RULES AND REGULATIONS
Exhibition Hall Entry Form 2022
- Any person may become a member of the Society by paying to the Secretary or Treasurer the sum of $6.00 each year, but no person whose membership at the time is in arrears shall be entitled to vote or be elected to office, or to compete for prizes at the annual exhibition.
- All articles entered in the following classes, or under the following headings namely, Hay, Garden Vegetables, Fruits, Horticulture and Culinary Arts MUST BE THE PRODUCT, or the manufacture, as the case may be OF THE PARTY EXHIBITING and MUST BE THE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR IN WHICH THEY ARE EXHIBITED, and if required, THE EXHIBITORS MUST CERTIFY TO THESE FACTS. Grains & seeds may be of the previous year.
- No persons will be allowed to enter for competition more than one specimen in any one class unless additional article be of distinct named variety or patterns from the list. This rule not to apply to animals but to all kinds of Grains, Vegetables, Produce, Fruits, Flowers, Baking, Manufactured Articles, etc., to which individual specimen would necessarily be precisely similar to the first.
- All articles entered in the Homecraft, Miscellaneous and Photo Divisions must be the workmanship or the manufacture of the party exhibiting.
- Any person exhibiting animals, or articles not in accordance with the wording of the section in which entered or contrary to the By-laws and Regulations of the Society shall forfeit all prizes awarded to him or her, and if proved to have acted so knowingly, he or she shall be expelled from the Society.
- No person shall receive a premium for any articles or animal which, IN THE OPINION OF THE JUDGES IS NOT WORTHY OF IT. Discretionary premium may be awarded on the recommendation of the judges.
- All entries of animals or articles intended for competition must be made on the printed entry form accompanying the Prize List, then forwarded to those specified in each section of the prize list.
- NO PERSON SHALL BE PERMITTED IN THE HORSE OR CARRIAGE RINGS DURING THE TIME OF JUDGING – except judges, grooms, or persons in charge of the animals and directors or others in charge of the class.
- The Directors shall arbitrate and settle all disputes which may arise among the members, and their decision shall be final.
- Prizes awarded and not called for inside of three months after the annual exhibition will be forfeited and considered as a donation to the Society. Cheques must be cashed within 60 days.
- All articles intended for competition herein, shall be placed in the Exhibition Hall not later than 11:30 a.m. Thursday, and cannot be removed until 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. All exhibits must be removed before 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
- Any member interfering with the judges or using abusive or contemptuous language to any of them shall forfeit all prizes that he/she may otherwise have been entitled to.
- Every member receiving in premiums the sum of $6.00 or over, shall leave with the Treasurer his or her membership fee for the ensuing year, and the Treasurer shall deduct said membership fee when paying premiums to the exhibitors.
- An exhibitor making a protest must make it in writing, no longer than 10 days after the conclusion of the fair and it must be delivered to cause of complaint or appeal. It also must be accompanied by a deposit of $20.00, which sum shall be forfeited to the Society, if the protest is not sustained. A meeting of the Board of Directors subsequently called, and of which due notice shall be given to all parties interested, the protest shall be fully investigated and finally determined. The Board of Directors earnestly hope all exhibitors will not enter protests without grounds for doing so, as much annoyance and unpleasantness is often occasioned by protests of a frivolous nature.
- Every member of the Society, upon payment of his/her membership, will be entitled to all the privileges of membership; to exhibit at the Fair and attend and vote at the Annual Meeting. MEMBERSHIP DOES NOT INCLUDE GATE ADMISSION.
- All exhibitors are entitled to admission passes on the following basis:
HORSES: 1 or 2 animals = 1 day pass; each additional 2 animals = 1 day pass; entries in Heavy Hitch classes = 2 day passes per hitch.
CATTLE: 1 to 4 animals = 2 day passes; each additional 4 animals = 2 day passes, maximum of 10 day passes.
SHEEP: 1 to 8 animals = 1 day pass; each additional 8 animals = 1 day pass.
Exhibition Hall Entries (except Junior classes):
5 articles or more = 1 pass. - In the event of the Society not having sufficient funds to pay the prizes in full, the directors reserve the right to adjust the necessary percentage as they see fit.
- The Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society accepts no responsibility whatsoever, expressed or implied, for any loss, accident, damage or injury to any person or animal on the grounds or in any building. In this respect all livestock exhibitors and any contestants should carry their own liability insurance.
- The Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society reserves the right to publish names of prize winners.
- Smoking is prohibited in all buildings on the fairgrounds.
- Alcohol Prohibited: Drinking of alcoholic beverages is prohibited anywhere on the fairgrounds, except in the licensed bar area. This rule will be strictly enforced. Sanctions may be applied.
PRIZE LIST FOR EXHIBITION HALL
“Blue Jeans and Country Scenes 2022”
Prize List for Exhibition Hall
Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society is not responsible for lost items, although we do everything in our power to ensure the safety and proper collection of all exhibits. We are also not responsible for delivering items left in the hall past the pickup time on Sunday.
• Special prizes are typically available for pick up on Sunday afternoon. Please see one of the Fair Directors in charge.
• ll gift certificates and special prizes are donations, and are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged.
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Exhibition Hall Trophy – The exhibitor with the highest total points accumulated from the hall exhibits will be presented with this trophy with his/her name inscribed on it.
$50 Donation by Rachel Proudfoot, Manulife Securities, Vankleek Hill, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest total points.
A $40 gift certificate donated by Brian’s Place, Barney Gordon, prop., Vankleek Hill, awarded to the exhibitor with the second highest total points.
New Exhibitor Trophy: Donated by Hillcrest Funeral Home, presented to the first time exhibitor with the highest total points accumulated from the hall exhibits, and $30 prize money.
Junior Division Hall Trophy – The exhibitor from the Junior Division with the highest total points will be presented with a trophy with his/her name inscribed on it.
Special Prize: $15 to the Junior Competitor with the highest total points in the exhibition hall Donated by Kenda Allen.
Special Prize: $10 to the Junior Competitor with the second highest points in the exhibition hall. Donated by Evelyn Bernique
Please note that special rosette ribbons awarded to “Best Of…” classes will be for display only and will remain the property of the Home craft division. Also, any exhibitor wishing to return his/her ribbons for recycling purposes may do so on Sunday when the exhibits are removed from the hall.
Copies of the Homecraft Judging Standard for Ontario Fairs, OAAS, Revised 2003 booklet will be available for perusal on the OAAS website, but is in the midst of revisions.
General Rules and Regulations:
- Any person may become a member of the Society by paying to the Secretary/Treasurer the sum of $6.00 each year, but no person whose membership at the time is in arrears shall be entitled to vote or be elected to office, or to compete for prizes at the annual exhibition.
- All articles entered in the following classes, or under the following headings namely, Hay, Garden Vegetables, Fruits, Horticulture and Culinary Arts MUST BE THE PRODUCT, or the manufacture, as the case may be OF THE PARTY EXHIBITING and MUST BE THE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR IN WHICH THEY ARE EXHIBITED, and if required, THE EXHIBITORS MUST CERTIFY TO THESE FACTS. Grains & seeds may be of the previous year.
- No persons will be allowed to enter for competition more than one specimen in any one class unless additional article be of distinct named variety or patterns from the list. This rule does not to apply to animals but to all kinds of Grains, Vegetables, Produce, Fruits, Flowers, Baking, Manufactured Articles, etc., to which individual specimen would necessarily be precisely similar to the first.
- All articles entered in the Homecraft, Miscellaneous and Photo Divisions must be the workmanship or the manufacture of the party exhibiting.
- No person shall receive a premium for any articles or animal which, IN THE OPINION OF THE JUDGES IS NOT WORTHY OF IT. Discretionary premium may be awarded on the recommendation of the judges.
- All entries of animals or articles intended for competition must be made on the printed entry form accompanying the Prize List, then forwarded to those specified in each section of the prize list.
- Prizes awarded and not called for inside of three months after the annual exhibition will be forfeited and considered as a donation to the Society. Cheques must be cashed within 60 days.
- All articles intended for competition herein, shall be placed in the Exhibition Hall not later than 11:30 a.m. Thursday, and cannot be removed until 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. All exhibits must be removed before 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Any member interfering with the judges or using abusive or contemptuous language to any of them shall forfeit all prizes that he/she may otherwise have been entitled to.
- Every member receiving in premiums the sum of $6.00 or over, shall leave with the Treasurer his or her membership fee for the ensuing year, and the Treasurer shall deduct said membership fee when paying premiums to the exhibitors.
- Every member of the Society, upon payment of his/ her membership, will be entitled to all the privileges of membership; to exhibit at the Fair and attend and vote at the Annual Meeting. MEMBERSHIP DOES NOT INCLUDE GATE ADMISSION.
- All exhibitors are entitled to admission passes on the following basis: EXHIBITION HALL ENTRIES (except Junior classes): 5 articles or more = 1 pass. (Typically used to come and collect entries on Sunday)
- All other Society rules and regulations as outlined in at the beginning of the fair book.
- Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society is not responsible for lost items, although we do everything in our power to ensure the safety and proper collection of all exhibits. We are also not responsible for delivering items left in the hall past the pickup time on Sunday.
- Special prizes are typically available for pick up on Sunday afternoon. Please see one of the Fair Directors in charge in the hall at the time of pick up.
- All gift certificates and special prizes are donations, and are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged.
CLASS: SEEDS, GRAIN, FORAGE
Prize Money: $12, $10, $8, $5
4-H Members, please see 4-H section for seeds, grain and forage options that do not require you to purchase a membership to enter.
Items are to be exhibited in heavy plastic bags
- Barley, 10 lbs., any variety
- Oats, 10 lbs., any variety
- Wheat, 10 lbs., any variety
- Soybeans, 10 lbs., any variety
- Hay, first cut legumes, 85% or more legumes
- Grass hay, at least 85% grass
- Hay, second cut legumes, 85% or more legumes,
one flake - Hay, second cut, mixed legumes and grass, 70%
and 30% either way, one flake - Haylage, 10 lbs.
- Corn Silage, 10 lbs.
- Six corn stalks, variety to be named
- Shelled corn, 10 lbs.
- High moisture shelled corn, processed, 10 lbs.
- Corn, 10 cobs, variety named, 2021, displayed in
a box lid/bag - Hay quality, one comple te square bale, indicate
cut, 1st, 2nd or 3rd
CLASS: MAPLE SYRUP, HONEY & EGGS
Prize Money: $8, $6, $4,
Maple Syrup $25 in memory Remi Lanthier
- Maple Syrup, Light, 1 Litre container
- Maple Syrup, Amber, 1 Litre container
- Product made with Maple Syrup – to be tasted.
- White Eggs – 1 dozen in a container
- Brown Eggs – 1 dozen in a container
- Liquid Honey – exhibits must consist of two clear
containers, each having a capacity of 500 grams
(375 ml).
CLASS: GARDEN VEGETABLE DIVISION
Prize Money: $4, $3, $2,
Special Prize: $25 Gift Certificate donated by Marlin Orchards and Garden Centre, Cornwall, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 22 to 47.
Exhibitor Tips:
- Vine fruit (which includes tomatoes, cucumbers
and zucchini) entered in these sections, must have
a short (2”) section of the vine attached. - Do not wash vegetables, just clean them off
- Onions should be clean, but not peeled; some of
the root should be left attached - All items must be displayed on size appropriate,
disposable plates, provided by the exhibitor.
- Beans, 6 pods of yellow
- Beans, 6 pods of green
- Beets, regular, 3, with 1” stem
- Beets, long, 3, with 1” stem
- Cabbage, red or green, 2 heads
- Carrots, 3, long, tops removed to 1”
- Carrots, 3, baby-mini, tops removed to 1”
- Corn, sweet, 3 ears, 1/3 husk removed
- Cucumbers, 3 green, for table use
- Cucumber, pickling, 3, 2” to 3 ½” long
- Garlic, 3 heads
- Herbs, fresh, in water, 3 varieties, labeled
- Onions, yellow, 3, with 1” stem
- Onions, Spanish, 3, with 1” stem
- Peppers, 3, sweet, green or red
- Peppers, 3, hot peppers
- Potatoes, white, 3, named
- Potatoes, red, 3, named
- Potatoes, yellow, 3, named
- Tomatoes, 3, beefsteak type
- Tomatoes, 3, Roma type
- Tomatoes, tiny tim type, minimum 5 in a cluster
- Zucchini, 2
- Funny Veggie Character – using a vegetable
as the base, attach other food products to make
a funny-looking character/face. - “This Came Out of My Garden??” – funniest
looking produce - Vegetarian Stew Special – 6 or more fresh
vegetables that would be used in a stew,
arranged for display in a stew pot. Judged on
variety, condition of vegetables, and
attractiveness of display
CLASS: FRUIT DIVISION
Prize Money: $4, $3, $2
Exhibitor Tips: Apples must be displayed on size appropriate disposable plates and fruit in a clear plastic cup, provided by the exhibitor.
- Apples, summer, one variety
- Raspberries, 10
- Any fruit not listed, named
HORTICULTURE DIVISION
Special Prize: $20 donated by Caroll Carkner
awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 51 to 66.
POTTED PLANTS
Prize Money: $4, $3, $2
- African violet, single, any colour, one crown only
- Orchid (not miniature)
- Aloe Vera plant
- Ivy, any variety
- Succulent, any kind, no cacti
- Potted Parsley
- Kalanchoe, in bloom, grown in own pot
- Fairy Garden, accessories may be added with
plants. Not to exceed 12” - Begonia, any type
- Coleus, any kind, 1 plant
- Geranium, any type, in bloom, 1 plant
- Potted gerbera daisy plant, in bloom
- Potted plant in a denim decorated container.
Accessories accepted. - House plant, other than those listed in
sections 51 to 62, named - Outdoor hanging basket
- Deck/patio planter
CLASS: CUT FLOWERS
(Garden grown flowers only)
Prize money: $4, $3, $2
Special Prize: $30 Gift Certificate donated by Jade Garden awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 67 to 96.
Descriptive Terms & Exhibitor Tips
- Garden grown flowers only, should be exhibited
- Stem – a flower stalk with one or more flowers, buds
and foliage - Bloom – one flower with foliage on each stalk,
with no buds showing colour - Spike (spray) – a cluster of individual flowers up
and down a stem - Condition – free of disease, insect damage,
insects, etc. - Colour – should be uniform
- Form – proper shape for type of flower
- Substance – fresh, not wilted
- Uniform in size when more than one bloom or
stem is required - Showmanship/Display counts for part of placing
- Always leave some foliage, especially what is under
water in the container. - Every entry must have an entry tag well attached
to a sturdy container, heavy enough to support
the flowers in it. - Exhibits must be removed between 3:30 and
4:30 on Sunday
- Any appropriate flower, floating in a container,
1 bloom - Asters, 3 blooms
- Calendulas, 3 stems
- Cleome, 3 stems
- Coneflower, (Echinacea) 3 stems, any colour
- Cosmos, 5 stems, no taller than 24”
- Dahlia, under 6”, 2 blooms**
- Sedum, 1 stem
- Gladioli, any solid colour, 1 spike**
- Gladioli, bi-colour or tri-colour, 1 spike**
- Lavatera (annual mallow), 3 stems
- Lily, Tiger lily, 1 stem
- Lily, any other bulb lily, 1 stem (no day lilies)
- Marigolds, over 3”, with own foliage, 5 blooms
- Marigolds, 3” and under, with own foliage,’
5 blooms - Garden Chrysanthemums, 3 stems
- Hosta, any variety, 3 leaves
- Pansies, with own foliage, 5 blooms
- Petunias, single, with own foliage, 5 stems
- Gaillardia, 5 stems
- Phlox, perennial, 3 stems
- Rose, 1 bloom
- Rose, 1 spray or spike
- Rudbeckia, 3 stems, any colour
- Salvia, with own foliage, 5 spikes,
- Snapdragon, 3 spikes
- Sunflower, 1 bloom, not to exceed 8”, stem
not to exceed 12” - Zinnias, 3” and over, 3 blooms
- Zinnias, under 3”, 5 blooms
- A collection of 3 varieties of flowers, 2 of each,
not listed, provide names.
** Prize money for these classes are donated by
Steven and Rochelle Anderson in memory of
Alice Anderson.
DECORATIVE DIVISION
Prize money: $6, $5, $4
Special Prize: $25 donated by Steven and Rochelle Anderson in memory of Anna Mae Barton for most points in Sections 97 to 102.
- A Run In the Country – An arrangement in a
running shoe. Accessories accepted. - Blue Jeans – an arrangement creatively using
denim around the container. Accessories
accepted. - Pandemic Memory – an arrangement that
represents pandemic memories with
accessories. - A Birthday In Blue – A creative table
arrangement for a senior’s birthday party,
featuring a blue bow. Include accessories to
indicate age. - Tea Time – An arrangement made in a teacup. Accessories accepted.
- A Farm Story – a one-sided arrangement featuring a country scene photograph showing generations. Photo not to exceed 5” x 7”.
Exhibition Hall Reminders
The hall will be open on Wednesday evening 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday morning between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to receive exhibits.
All hall exhibits are to be removed on Sunday, between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to ensure that your exhibits are collected. The Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society is not responsible for lost articles, although we will do everything in our power to ensure the safety and proper collection of all exhibits. The exhibit hall will be open between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Thursday evening for fair goers.
Group displays and 4-H Clubs must inform the Directors of their intention to exhibit by August 6th, so that space can be allotted.
CULINARY ARTS DIVISION
Culinary Arts Exhibitor Tips:
• Previous day’s baking desired.
• Canned fruit and preserves must be sealed.
• Jellies and jams to be in small (250-500 mL)
mason jars, no wax please.
• Exhibitors to cover baking with clear plastic bag,
no plastic wrap please, except on cakes.
• Muffins, cookies and small cakes are exhibited on
small disposable plates provided by the exhibitor.
• Mixes are allowed only where specified.
• Use only all-purpose flour and remove all cakes
from pans, and muffins from paper.
• Exhibitors of pies and cakes may leave one portion
on display and take the remainder home
Thursday 7 – 9 p.m. or Friday 9 -11 a.m.
Please bring your own knife and a plate on which to
leave the one portion.
• Exhibits must be removed between 3:30 and
4:30 on Sunday
CLASS: BAKING
Prizes in Gift Certificates: $10 for each 1st and 2nd in baking sections 103 to 121 generously donated by Asselin’s Your Independent Grocers (Hawkesbury). Third prize: $5.00 each from Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society.
- Loaf, white bread, no glaze
- Loaf, 60% whole wheat bread
- Dinner rolls, white, 3
- Pandemic Baking – new favourite homemade
bread - Fruit Muffins, your choice, 3
- Lemon Loaf, half loaf shown
- Banana Loaf, half loaf shown
- Chocolate Brownies, 3, approx. 2” square,
with nuts, no icing - Date Squares, 3 pieces, approx. 2” square
- Butter Tarts, 5, winner qualifies for District
Competition - Gingersnap cookies, 3
- Chocolate chip cookies, 3
- Oatmeal cookies, 3
- No-bake Cookies, 3
- Raspberry Pie, double crust
- Apple Pie, double crust
- Chocolate cake (9”x9” or 8”x8”), iced,
half cake shown - Carrot Cake, square, no icing, half shown
- Maple fudge, no nuts, 4 pieces,
approx. 1” squares
CLASS: BOTTLED GOODS
Prizes in Gift Certificates: $10 for each 1st and 2nd in baking sections 122 to 139 generously donated by Asselin’s Your Independent Grocers (Hawkesbury). Third prize: $5.00 each from Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society.
Exhibitor Tip:
All jars – 250ml or 500ml (1/2 pint or pint)
- Applesauce
- Jelly, your choice, labelled
- Apple Jelly
- Red Pepper Jelly
- Any type of relish
- Strawberry Jam, cooked
- Raspberry Jam, cooked
- Sugar-free jam, named
- Any other jam not listed, named
- Dill Pickles
- Bread & Butter Pickles
- Pickled Beets
- Pickled Eggs
- Pickled Beans
- Salsa
- Spaghetti Sauce – no meat
- Any condiment not listed
- Any Pickled Vegetable not listed, provide name
CLASS: CULINARY SPECIALS
Prize Money: $7, $5, $3 – except where otherwise indicated.
- “Country Miniatures” – A plate/tray of
miniature-sized food items (ie, cakes, buns,
breads, donuts, pies, cookies). At least three
different items shown, all in proportion to each
other. Accessories on tray acceptable, but not
on food. - “A View from the Orchard” – Display creatively
on a tray, 5 food items featuring apples.
Accessories accepted. - Cake decorated for Vankleek Hill’s 225th
birthday, forms permitted. - “Animal Appetizers” – 3 small critters made
from food items, displayed together on a plate.
CLOTHING AND HOME CRAFT DIVISION
Prize Money: $6, $5, $4 (Unless otherwise specified)
Exhibitor Tip:
• All items in clothing and homecraft division must
have been made by the exhibitor within the last
two years.
• Items may only be exhibited at the fair once
• Exhibits must be removed between 3:30 and
4:30 on Sunday
CLASS: KNITTING
Special Prize: $25 Gift Certificate donated by Penny Filiatrault, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 144 to 153.
- Something for baby (no blankets)
- Child’s sweater
- Knitted hat
- Shrug, cowl, shawl or poncho
- Knitted afghan
- Knitted baby afghan
- Item knitted with denim yarn. (Include yarn
label to show “denim”) - Knitted pair of socks
- Mittens, 2
- Any knitted item not listed above
CLASS: SEWING (SMA = sample of material attached)
Special Prize: $20 donated by Maureen Murphy, in memory of Erma Davison, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 154 to 158.
- Placemats – 2 – SMA
- Apron – SMA
- Any sewn garment not listed – SMA
- Miscellaneous sewn craft – SMA
- A sewn jeans bag (reusing jeans)- SMA
CLASS: CROCHET
Special Prize: $25 donated by Prescott County Women’s Institute, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 159 to 163.
- Crocheted afghan
- Crocheted baby afghan
- Crocheted article of clothing
- Crocheted doily or table runner
- Any crocheted item not listed above
CLASS: NEEDLEWORK
Special Prize: $20 donated by Faye Allen, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 164 to 168.
- Counted cross-stitch – any article of cross stitch
- An item of rug hooking
- Bunka – any article framed
- Any other creative needlework (i.e. ribbon,
needlepoint, chicken scratch, stitching on
paper, crewel, Sashiko, etc.) - Any article of Swedish Weaving
CLASS: QUILTING
Special Prize: $25 donated by Vankleek Hill
Quilters’ Guild, awarded to the exhibitor winning section 173.
Special Prize: $25 donated by Vankleek Hill
Crafters, for the most points in sections 169 to 179.
- Infant/Child quilt-pre-designed fabric
accepted. - Generations – a quilted item made by several
generations of family. (Attach a card explaining
who are in the generations) - Item of stained-glass quilting
- Wall hanging, machine quilted; must have some
means of hanging up - Machine quilted quilt (all entries accepted –
only entries with minimum of 192” perimeter
will be eligible for the Regional O.A.A.S.
Competition, if individually quilted) - Hand quilted quilt, may be quilted by various
people. Please indicate if it is an individual
quilting or group quilting. (All entries accepted
– only entries with 324” perimeter will be eligible
for the Regional O.A.A.S. Competition) - Lap quilt, machine quilted, perimeter of more
than 200”, less than 300” - Quilted runner
- Quilted bag
- “I learned to Quilt during the Pandemic!”
Any article. Beginners encouraged. - A quilted item not listed
CLASS: MISCELLANEOUS
Prize Money: $6, $5, $4
Special Prize: A Gift Certificate donated by Heidi’s Hair Salon, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 180 to 195.
- A country scene – hand painted on household
item (ie bread board, cannister, wine glass, etc.) - Hand-crafted wood item
- Craft made from glass (stained glass, glass blowing
- Earring, necklace or bracelet, set of two,
mounted - Window frame décor item
- Scrapbook – 2 or more pages of scrapbooking,
any size, displayed in a book or in sleeves - Item made by reusing plastic bags
- Hostess gift basket as a thank you (local items
or handmade theme) - Item made using repurposed material (any
medium: glass, tin, plastic, jewelry) - Item made from barn boards as the base (real or
imitation) - Painted sign – can be from stencil workshop or
hand painted - Décor item using burlap
- Pandemic Fail – DIY craft you tried during the
pandemic…which did not go so well! - Decorative item using chalk paint. (Stencils
allowed)
CLASS: “Blue Jeans and Country Scenes 2022”
Prize Money: $6, $5, $4 unless otherwise specified
Special Prize: $20 Gift Certificate donated by
Hillcrest Funeral Home, in memory of Walter and Davidson, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 196 to 201.
- Mini Scarecrow wearing kids’ blue jeans. (Not to
exceed 3’ tall) - Jeans pockets – reusing into something useful
- Quilted item incorporating denim
- Home decoration made with blue jeans
material(s) - “A Walk In the Country” – décor item featuring
a cowboy boot - Wreath featuring denim in some aspect
CLASS: “Hope 225” – A class celebrating the 225th birthday of Vankleek Hill
These items are judged on the preservation quality, and the creativity of the way they are displayed.
Prize Money: $6, $5, $4 unless otherwise specified
- A vintage Vankleek Hill memento creatively
displayed with description. - A photo mounted of a Vankleek Hill landmark,
labelled, existing or from the past - VCI memory – an award or souvenir of high
school memories. Creatively displayed with
description.
CLASS: PHOTOGRAPHY
Prize Money: $6, $5, $4
Special Prize: $20 donated by Jan Amell Photography for the most points in sections 205-218.
Exhibitor Tips:
• Open to amateur photographers only (not paid for
your photography work)
• Membership must be purchased to exhibit in this
photography section
• Photos should be unframed and mounted on
cardboard or bristol board
• Mounting should not exceed 3” on any side of the
photos
• When indicated a caption is needed, those without
captions will be disqualified
• Photos should be 4” x 6”
• Judged on imagination, focus, interest, exposure
and composition.
Junior photographers – please see Junior Classes for photography sections which do not require you to purchase a membership.
A – Individual Photos
(Individually mounted, with caption)
- Child/children tending a garden or flower bed
- What I did/made/grew during lockdown
- Barefoot Blue Jeans Night – photo featuring
bare feet & blue jeans. - Family picture featuring blue jeans
- Photo over 25 years old, featuring someone in
blue jeans - Child/children wearing their best denim
- A country lane
- Photo of your flower boxes or flower beds that
you planted at home
B – Black and White Individual Photos
(Mounted, no captions)
- Countryside scene
- A farm tractor photo – photo over 25 years old
C – Collections
(Collections must include 4 photos – mounted
with captions)
- Any and all things in shades of blue
- A day in the life of a farmer(s)
- Children enjoying the country
- Lockdown haircuts – ie. before and after;
at home cuts; (2 to 4 photos permitted)
JUNIOR DIVISION
Exhibitors in Junior Classes Sections 1 to 53
inclusive, are not required to be members of the
Agricultural Society and NO entry fee will be
deducted.
• If juniors exhibit in classes other than junior or 4-H
classes, they must purchase $6 membership to
exhibit other items.
• ENTRY FORMS WITH YOUR AGE AND ADDRESS
MUST BE COMPLETED – so that your prize money
can be delivered. This form is available on our
website or in the centre of the fair book.
• All items entered in the fair require that a fair entry
tag is affixed to the item. These tags may be picked
up at the Fair Office the week of the fair. Also, all
items need to be listed on an entry form, located in
the centre of this book.
• Children may only enter in the class designated for
their own age group. (Age is determined as of the
Wednesday of the fair.)
• All entries must be made or grown by the exhibitor
• Only one entry per exhibitor in each section
• The exhibition hall will be open on Wednesday
evening from 7:00 – 9:00, and on Thursday morning
from 9:00 to 11:30 to receive entries
• Exhibits must be removed between 3:30 and 4:30
on Sunday
• It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to ensure that your
exhibits are collected. The Vankleek Hill Agricultural
Society is not responsible for lost items, although we
do everything in our power to ensure the safety and
proper collection of all exhibits. We are also not
responsible for delivering items left in the hall past
the pick-up time on Sunday.
• Prize money and special prizes are typically available
for pick up on Sunday afternoon. Please see the
director in the hall before leaving with your exhibits
Special Prize: For the most points in each junior class, $4 donated by Valerie Allen
For the runner-up in each junior class, $2 donated by Valerie Allen.
Special Prize: Donated by Monika Johnson prize money for each child exhibiting entries.
CLASS – 4 Years Old
Prize Money – $3, $2.50, $2.00, $1.50
- Make a pom pom creature glued to a paper plate
- Display four of your favourite “nature finds” in a
4 section of an egg carton - Draw a picture of yourself on 8 ½ “ x 11” paper
- Draw and decorate a flower, on 8 ½ “ x 11”
paper
CLASS – 5 Years Old
Prize Money – $3, $2.50, $2.00, $1.50
- Make a collage of cow pictures and country
scenes from magazines on 8 ½” x 11” paper - Draw (and colour) a tree with branches, add
buttons as leaves, on 8 ½” x 11” paper - Make a playdough creature of your
imagination. Display on a small plate. - Print your first name on unlined paper
5 ½” x 8 1/2”
CLASS – 6 Years Old
Prize Money – $3, $2.50, $2.00, $1.50
- Using a paper plate, make a farm animal
- Spell your name using seeds, any variety.
Maximum 8 ½” x 14” - Trace your hand and write the first names of
family members on the fingers - Make a popsicle stick tractor – not
three-dimensional, glued on a paper 8 ½” x 11”
CLASS – 7 Years Old
Prize Money – $3, $2.50, $2.00, $1.50
- Using an empty Kleenex box as the body,
make a tractor. Accessories accepted. - Use any seed as the root, and draw a picture of
the plant it will grow into. Maximum 8 ½” x 14” - Use 3 Styrofoam cups and make 3 farm
animals. Display on a plate. - Spell your name using objects from nature on
8 ½ ” x 11” paper. Colouring/painting may be
added for decoration.
CLASS – 8 Years Old
Prize Money – $4, $3.50, $3, $2
- Using a hard-boiled or plastic egg as a base,
make a farm animal. Display in an egg cup or
section of an egg carton. - Using a piece of bread as the base, add a
spread to make an animal face, and add food
items to make the animal features. Display on
a plate in a clear plastic bag. - Make a sign that says “Come To The Fair” on
8 ½” x 11” paper. Add decorations. - Use a plastic bottle and create a farm animal
CLASS – 9 Years Old
Prize Money – $4, $3.50, $3, $2
- Create a Birthday Card with a country scene on
the front. - Write “FARM” in block letters and colour in
using various designs and creativity. Decorate
with any medium on 8 ½” x 11” paper - Make a pencil holder from a tin can, using
pieces of denim as part of the decoration - Make a scarecrow using one mason jar of
any size.
CLASS – 10 /11 Years Old
Prize Money – $4, $3.50, $3, $2
- Using marshmallows, create a calf hutch, and
include a calf of any kind. Other accessories
accepted for display. - Using a shoe box as the base, make a diorama
that depicts a farm scene. - Create a postage stamp that promotes
Canadian Agriculture on 8 ½” x 11” paper - Decorate a picture frame with denim or denim
items. Display with a photo of individuals
wearing jeans
CLASS – 12 to 15 Years Old
Prize Money – $4, $3.50, $3, $2
- Create something useful from something
useless (main material is recycled) - Make a table decoration that features denim
material - Create a free-standing model clothesline with
at least 4 articles of clothing hanging on it.
At least one item must be made of denim. - Using a shoebox as the base, make a parade
float model that depicts the fair theme
CLASS – All ages to 18
Prize Money – $5, $4, $3, $2
- Make an item using nail and string technique
- An original work of art, any media, ready to be
hung; not to exceed 30” in any direction - Denim pockets reused – craft featuring denim
pockets - Create a banner of a favourite farm implement
company (ie. John Deere, New Holland, etc.),
not to exceed 11” x 17” - Create a country scene using plasticine art
“shown” inside a closed CD case. - Scrapbook page (12”x12”) framed or in plastic
holder – on theme: “Blue Jeans and Country
Scenes” - Chocolate chip cookies, 5, on a plate in a zip lock
bag - A Christmas tree decoration celebrating Vankleek
Hill’s 225th Birthday in 2022 - Three Christmas ornaments incorporating denim,
must be ready to hang - Three to five 4” x 6” colour photos, theme – “What
I Did During the Pandemic”, displayed on poster
board - Write a list advertising at least 6 different
Agricultural Post-Secondary programs or courses
on an 8 ½” x 11” paper. May be decorated or
mounted. - Gift/decoration featuring hand-made flowers
Poster Competition (see rules below)
Prize Money – $5, $4, $3, $2
- Junior Poster Competition – for youth up to and including Grade 4 (as of Fall 2020)
- Intermediate Poster Competition – for youth in Grades 5 to 8 inclusive (as of Fall 2020)
- Senior Poster Competition – for youth up in Grades 9 to 12 inclusive (as of Fall 2020)
O.A.A.S. Poster Competition Rules
for Sections 45, 46 & 4
- Original handmade design; must be hand
drawn - Promoting Vankleek Hill Fair, with the
name of Fair and fair dates clearly shown
on poster. - Poster size: Minimum – approx.
22cm x 28cm, without border
Maximum – approx.
28cm x 44 cm, without border - Each entry must be centred on cardstock
or bristol board exposing approximately
5.5 cm border on all four sides. - The winning poster from each section will
be eligible to enter the district
competition.
4-H COMPETITIONS

The object of the fair is to supplement and encourage junior activities as organized by the Ontario 4-H. It is also to improve the educational value of the fair, and to develop new exhibitors for the future, by stimulating interest of young people in the fair.
We encourage exhibitors to follow the 4-H motto of: “Learn to do by doing”.
Rules:
• Open to any member in an organized 4-H club from
Fall 2019 through to the Summer 2021.
• Entries must be exhibited with an entry tag
containing the exhibitor’s name and 4-H Club.
• The hall will be open on Wednesday evening 7 p.m.
to 9 p.m. and Thursday morning between 9:00 a.m.
and 11:30 a.m. to receive exhibits.
All hall exhibits are to be removed on Sunday of the
fair between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
• All food to be exhibited on disposable plates
covered with clear plastic bags.
• Previous day’s baking is desired and “Culinary Art”
rules apply to 4-H Baking
• Note: Points awarded in 4-H classes do not count towards junior trophy winners
CLASS – INDIVIDUAL 4-H ENTRIES
(Open to All 4-H Club Members from Prescott County)
PRIZES:
Sections 267 – 271: 1st – $5; 2nd – $4; 3rd – $3; 4th – $2
- Any sewing item
- Soybeans, 10 lbs., any variety
- Collection of 4 photos depicting theme “Having
Fun in 4-H”, mounted and labeled. - Scrapbooking, “Me” page, in plastic cover or frame
- A stall card for a 4-H calf
CLASS – 4-H CLUB EXHIBITS
- Three-Sided Backdrop exhibit (with added books/
work samples, if applicable).
Rules For 4-H Club Exhibits:
• Open to all 4-H clubs from Prescott County who
have completed a project in the Fall of 2019
through to the Summer of 2021.
• Approximately one metre of space will be allowed
for each club exhibit.
• Exhibit must represent a club, not an individual
member.
• Exhibits must have a suitable title and include club
name.
• No more than one display per 4-H Club.
• Exhibits may be placed in the hall on Wednesday, of the Fair between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and Thursday
of the fair between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and
removed Sunday, August 20th, between 3:30 &
4:30 p.m.
• Notify Katie Brandrick by August 8th, of your
intention to display a club exhibit.
Call Katie 613-540-0519
Prizes:
A $15.00 prize will be given to each credible and deserving exhibit.