HOMECRAFT EXHIBITOR

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. All articles entered in the Homecraft, Miscellaneous and Photo Divisions must be the workmanship or the manufacture of the party exhibiting.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. The Directors shall arbitrate and settle all disputes which may arise among the members, and their decision shall be final.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.

13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. The Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society reserves the right to publish names of prize winners.
20. Smoking is prohibited in all buildings on the fairgrounds.
21. 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.

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.
• 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 booklet is available for perusal on the OAAS website, and can be purchased there. Ontarioagsocieties.com

• General Rules and Regulations:
• 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 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
New this Year: On-line entries available at:
assistexpo.ca/vkhfair
Items are to be exhibited in heavy plastic bags

1. Barley, 10 lbs., any variety
2. Oats, 10 lbs., any variety
3. Wheat, 10 lbs., any variety
4. Soybeans, 10 lbs., any variety
5. Hay, first cut legumes, 85% or more legumes
6. Grass hay, at least 85% grass
7. Hay, second cut legumes, 85% or more legumes,
   one flake
8. Hay, second cut, mixed legumes and grass, 70% and 30% either way, one flake
9. Haylage, 10 lbs.
10. Corn Silage, 10 lbs.
11. Six corn stalks, variety to be named
12. Shelled corn, 10 lbs.
13. High moisture shelled corn, processed, 10 lbs.
14. Corn, 10 cobs, variety named, 2022, displayed in a box lid/bag
15. Hay quality, one complete square bale, indicate cut, 1st, 2nd or 3rd

CLASS: MAPLE SYRUP, HONEY & EGGS
Prize Money: $8, $6, $4,

16. Maple Syrup, Light, 1 Litre container
17. Maple Syrup, Amber, 1 Litre container
18. Product made with Maple Syrup – to be tasted.
19. White Eggs – 1 dozen in a container
20. Brown Eggs – 1 dozen in a container
21. Liquid Honey – exhibits must consist of two clear
    containers, each having a capacity of 500 grams
    (375 ml).

CLASS: MAPLE SYRUP, HONEY & EGGS
Prize Money: $8, $6, $4,

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.
New this Year: On-line entries available at:
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22. Beans, 6 pods of yellow
23. Beans, 6 pods of green
24. Beets, regular, 3, with 1” stem
25. Beets, long, 3, with 1” stem
26. Cabbage, red or green, 2 heads
27. Carrots, 3, long, tops removed to 1”
28. Carrots, 3, baby-mini, tops removed to 1”
29. Corn, sweet, 3 ears, 1/3 husk removed
30. Cucumbers, 3 green, for table use
31. Cucumber, pickling, 3, 2” to 3 ½” long
32. Garlic, 3 heads
33. Herbs, fresh, in water, 3 varieties, labeled
34. Onions, yellow, 3, with 1” stem
35. Onions, Spanish, 3, with 1” stem
36. Peppers, 3, sweet, green or red
37. Peppers, 3, hot peppers
38. Potatoes, white, 3, named
39. Potatoes, red, 3, named
40. Potatoes, yellow, 3, named
41. Tomatoes, 3, beefsteak type
42. Tomatoes, 3, Roma type
43. Tomatoes, tiny tim type, minimum 5 in a cluster
44. Zucchini, 2
45. Odd Shaped Vegetable- Identified, decorated, named
46. Rope or braid of onions or garlic minimum length 12”
47. 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.

48. Apples, summer, one variety
49. Raspberries, 10
50. Any fruit not listed, named

HORTICULTURE DIVISION
All flowers to be shown in non-expensive containers. The Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society and/or its Directors cannot be responsible for valuable containers.
The following “Hints for Exhibiting Flowers” should be read and applied to ensure your entries are not disqualified.

• all exhibits should be attractively arranged;
• all arrangements must be MOVEABLE AND IN ONE
• SOLID PIECE – no extra pieces to be fastened to the arrangement;
• flowers should be as uniform as possible;
• exhibit must contain the exact number of flowers specified for the class;
• in any of the arrangements, cedar may be used as a filler or base;
• do not leave seed head on exhibit;
• exhibits with insects shall be removed from the show;
• remove dead foliage;
• African violets should contain only a single crown in a pot;
• ideal gladiolus spikes should show 1/3 open bloom,
• 1/3 bud and 1/3 green;
• be sure to measure the diameter of the blooms and enter the proper size by class;
• in a floral arrangement, the large flowers and strong colours should be at the base;
• a spray is a number of blossoms and a stem is a single blossom (with exceptions, i.e. phlox);
• unopened buds on exhibits do not count as a bloom and must be removed with the exception of the classes for Lavatera and Cosmos
• “Ontario Judging Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design” is available for purchase from the Ontario Horticultural Association at www.gardenontario.org/abo/judging.php

New this Year: On-line entries available at:
assistexpo.ca/vkhfair

POTTED PLANTS
Prize Money: $4, $3, $2
Special Prize: $20 donated by Caroll Carkner awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 51 to 66.

51. African violet, single, any colour, one crown only
52. Orchid (not miniature)
53. Aloe Vera plant
54. Ivy, any variety
55. Succulent, any kind, no cacti
56. Potted Parsley
57. Kalanchoe, in bloom, grown in own pot
58. Fairy Garden, accessories may be added with plants. Not to exceed 12”
59. Begonia, any type
60. Coleus, any kind, 1 plant
61. Geranium, any type, in bloom, 1 plant
62. Potted gerbera daisy plant, in bloom
63. Potted plant in a “bee” decorated container.
    Accessories accepted.
64. House plant, other than those listed in sections 51 to 63, named
65. Outdoor hanging basket
66. Deck/patio planter

CLASS: CUT FLOWERS
Prize money: $4, $3, $2
Special Prize: $10 Gift Certificate donated by Jade Garden awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 67 to 96.
** Prize money for these classes are donated by Steven and Rochelle Anderson in memory of Alice Anderson.

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

New this Year: On-line entries available at:
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67. Any appropriate flower, floating in a container, 1
    bloom
68. Asters, 3 blooms
69. Calendulas, 3 stems
70. Cleome, 3 stems
71. Coneflower, (Echinacea) 3 stems, any colour
72. Cosmos, 5 stems, no taller than 24”
73. Dahlia, under 6”, 2 blooms
74. Sedum, 1 stem
75. Gladioli, any solid colour, 1 spike**
76. Gladioli, bi-colour or tri-colour, 1 spike**
77. Lavatera (annual mallow), 3 stems
78. Lily, Tiger lily, 1 stem
79. Lily, any other bulb lily, 1 stem (no day lilies)
80. Marigolds, over 3”, with own foliage, 5 blooms
81. Marigolds, 3” and under, with own foliage, 5 blooms
82. Garden Chrysanthemums, 3 stems
83. Hosta, any variety, 3 leaves
84. Pansies, with own foliage, 5 blooms
85. Petunias, single, with own foliage, 5 stems
86. Gaillardia, 5 stems
87. Phlox, perennial, 3 stems
88. Rose, 1 bloom
89. Rose, 1 spray or spike
90. Rudbeckia, 3 stems, any colour
91. Salvia, with own foliage, 5 spikes,
92. Snapdragon, 3 spikes
93. Sunflower, 1 bloom, not to exceed 8”, stem not to
    exceed 12”
94. Zinnias, 3” and over, 3 blooms
95. Zinnias, under 3”, 5 blooms
96. A collection of 3 varieties of flowers, 2 of each, not listed, provide names.

DECORATIVE DIVISION
Prize money: $6, $5, $4

97. Bee Hive – A flower arrangement in a container
    decorated like a bee hive. Accessories accepted.
98. Bee Sunny – an arrangement creatively using yellow flowers. Accessories accepted.
99. Black & Yellow – an arrangement in a container that is decorated in black & yellow stripes.
100. What Will It Bee …He or She? – A creative table
     arrangement for a baby shower. Accessories
     welcome – and may include a gender reveal.
101. Tea & Honey – An arrangement with a bee/honey
     theme made in a teapot. Accessories accepted.
102. Bee Kind – a bee-themed flower arrangement in a mason jar. Decorations acceptable.

Culinary Arts Exhibitor Tips:

• Previous day’s baking desired.
• 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.
• 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
New this Year: On-line entries available at:
assistexpo.ca/vkhfair

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.

Score for baked goods: 30 General Appearance,
30 Internal Appearance, 40 Flavour & Aroma
YEAST BREAD: Size and shape: well proportioned; even golden top and bottom; crust – no cracks, do not pick with fork; light for size, no internal holes.
Rolls: single items
Buns: attached
QUICK BREADS:
Loaves: cracks on loaves are acceptable
Coffee cakes: loaf cakes, even colour, tender crust, no moisture on top. Top cracks accepted.

Muffins: uniform, rounded top, no peaks, moist internal appearance, no tunnels.
Do not overmix muffins. Do not show muffins in paper cups
PIES & TARTS:
Score: 20 General Appearance, 50 Crust, 30 Filling
Crust: medium thickness, tender, flaky; Filling: thick enough to hold shape, medium depth.
Tip: Temper foil plates 10 minutes @ 400F before using.
To PIE EXHIBITORS: Exhibitors must enter a whole pie.
CAKES: Uniform thickness of layers; Slightly rounded on top; Cardboard bases must be covered with foil.
Frostings are boiled or cooked; icings should not be cooked and should have butter or shortening base should touch plate.
White cake – has only egg whites
Decorated Cakes:
Score: 50% General Appearance, 50% Workmanship
COOKIES:
Uniform size – even colour; Rolled cookies – crisp, yet tender; Drop – soft – slightly moist
SQUARES AND BARS:
Bars should be approximately 1.5” x 2”;
Squares should be approximately 2”x2”.

103. Loaf, white bread, no glaze
104. Loaf, 60% whole wheat bread
105. Dinner rolls, white, 3
106. Cinnamon Rolls with cream cheese icing, 3
107. Fruit Muffins, your choice, 3
108. Lemon Loaf, half loaf shown
109. Banana Loaf, half loaf shown
110. Chocolate Brownies, 3, approx. 2” square, with nuts, no icing
111. Date Squares, 3 pieces, approx. 2” square
112. Butter Tarts, 5, winner qualifies for District
     Competition
113. Gingersnap cookies, 3
114. Chocolate chip cookies, 3
115. Oatmeal cookies, 3
116. No-bake Cookies, 3
117. Strawberry-Rhubarb pie, double crust
118. Apple Pie, double crust
119. Family favourite squares, 3 portions, please attach recipe
120. Carrot Cake, square, no icing, half shown
121. 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 Tips: All jars – 250ml or 500ml (1/2 pint or pint)
JAMS, CONSERVES & MARMALADES:
Score: 30 General Appearance, 30 Texture, 40 Flavour
Disqualified if not sealed ** new lids only**
Jam – soft, spreadable, no separation of fruit & juice; Jelly – clear; Marmalade – must have at least one citrus fruit or juice
PICKLES & RELISHES:
Score: 30 General Appearance, 30 Texture, 40 Flavour and Aroma
Disqualified if not sealed ** new lids only**
Pickle is a piece of vegetable or fruit that has been preserved with a salt and/or vinegar mixture. Pickles may be either sweet or sour and may use herbs or spices to provide extra heat or flavours. Judged on natural colour, not cloudy, uniformity; 9-day pickles are sliced crosswise (may use food colouring); Icicle pickles are sliced lengthwise (may use food colouring).
Relish is a pickle that has been chopped rather than left whole. Relishes can be sweet or sour, mild or hot. Relishes have uniform pieces.
Salsa is a Mexican word for “sauce” and can be either cooked or fresh. It has come to refer to a blend of vegetables and/or fruits with spices and herbs.
Chutney is a spicy condiment made from fruit, vinegar, sugar and spices. Chutneys can be smooth or chunky and range in spiciness from mild to very hot.
Mustard is a sauce made from seeds of the mustard plant. Its spiciness ranges from mild to hot depending on the method of preparation and variety of mustard seeds. “Prepared” mustards are mustards mixed with other ingredients.
Ketchup is a spicy mixture made from the juice of cooked vegetables and fruits, typically made from tomatoes.
NOTE – When a cardboard base is called for, it must be covered with foil wrap, or the entry will be disqualified.
New this Year: On-line entries available at:
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122. Applesauce
123. Jelly, your choice, labelled
124. Apple Jelly
125. Corn relish
126. Any other type of relish- not listed
127. Strawberry Jam, cooked
128. Raspberry Jam, cooked
129. Sugar-free jam, named
130. Any other jam not listed, named
131. Dill Pickles
132. Bread & Butter Pickles
133. Pickled Beets
134. Pickled Eggs
135. Pickled Beans
136. Salsa
137. Fruit salsa
138. Any condiment not listed
139. Any Pickled Vegetable not listed, provide name

CLASS: CULINARY SPECIALS
Prize Money: $7, $5, $3

140. “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.
141. “Sweet As Honey” – Display creatively on a tray, a bee themed party place setting. Must contain at least 3 food items related to honey.
142. “Bumblebee” – three cupcakes decorated on bee theme, displayed on a plate
143. “Animal Appetizers” – 3 bee themed appetizers, displayed together on a plate

CLASS: KNITTING
Special Prize: $25 Gift Certificate donated by Penny Filiatrault, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 144 to 153.

144. Something for baby (no blankets)
145. Child’s sweater
146. Knitted hat
147. Shrug, cowl, shawl or poncho
148. Knitted afghan
149. Knitted baby afghan
150. Knitted toy
151. Knitted pair of socks
152. Mittens, 2
153. Any knitted item not listed above

CLASS: SEWING
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.

154. Placemats – 2
155. Teapot cozy
156. Any sewn garment not listed
157. Miscellaneous sewn craft
158. A sewn item using yellow and/or black fabrics or
     bee themed fabrics

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.

159. Crocheted afghan
160. Crocheted baby afghan
161. Crocheted toy
162. Crocheted doily or table runner
163. 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.

164. Counted cross-stitch – any article of cross stitch
165. An item of rug hooking
166. Bunka – any article framed
167. Any other creative needlework (i.e. ribbon,
     needlepoint, chicken scratch, stitching on paper,
     crewel, Sachiko, etc.)
168. Any article of Swedish Weaving

CLASS: QUILTING
Special Prize: $25 donated by Prescott County Women’s Institute award to the exhibitor with the highest points in sections 169 to 179..
Special Prize: $25 donated by Vankleek Hill Quilters’ Guild, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 169 to 179.

169. Crib quilt- pre-designed fabric accepted.
170. Wall hanging (no side measuring longer than 60
     inches and have hanging sleeve).
171. Quilt – pieced, machine quilted by the exhibitor (All entries accepted) Note: To be eligible for the Regional O.A.A.S. Competition: Total perimeter measurement to be a minimum of 324 inches and quilted by the exhibitor.
172. Quilt – any, quilted by longarm (All entries accepted)
     Note: To be eligible for the Regional O.A.A.S.
     Competition: Total perimeter measurement to be a minimum of 324 inches and quilted by the exhibitor.
173. Quilt – pieced, quilted by hand by the exhibitor (All entries accepted) Note: To be eligible for the
     Regional O.A.A.S. Competition: Total perimeter
     measurement to be a minimum of 324 inches and
     quilted by the exhibitor.
174. Lap quilt, machine quilted by exhibitor, perimeter of more than 200”, less than 300”
175. Lap quilt, machine quilted by longarm, perimeter of more than 200”, less than 300”
176. Young Quilters – Quilt must be made by someone
     16 years old or younger with little or no help from
     an adult. These quilts may be quilted by the
     maker or by another person. (Note: for this class
     only, no membership number is required for the
     youth).
177. Quilted runner
178. Quilted pillow

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 179 to 194.

179. A country scene – hand painted on household item (ie bread board, cannister, wine glass, etc.)
180. Hand-crafted wood item
181. Craft made from glass (stained glass, glass blowing)
182. Painting, oil or acrylic, framed
183. Tole painting, on metal or wood
184. Earring, necklace or bracelet, set of two, mounted
185. Window frame décor item
186. Scrapbook – 2 or more pages of scrapbooking, any size, displayed in a book or in sleeves
187. A hand-made child’s toy
188. Bumble Bee door/wall hanger
189. Item made using repurposed material (any medium: glass, tin, plastic, jewelry)
190. Item made from barn boards as the base (real or
     imitation)
191. Painted sign – can be from stencil workshop or hand painted
192. Decorated picture frame with bee theme and photo inside of “Beeing Amazing”.
193. Wreath with a “bee’ theme, hanger must be attached
194. Decorative item using chalk paint. (Stencils allowed)

CLASS: The Place to “Bee” in 2023
Prize Money: $6, $5, $4
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 195 to 201.

195. “Welcome to the Hive” sign, any medium
196. Create a DYI beehive
197. Bee-themed treats in a small, decorated container
     (ie. ceramic flower pot or mason jar)
198. Table centre decoration with a bee theme
199. “Sweet As Can Bee” gift basket
200. “Mommy to Bee” – party invitation and matching
     party favour for baby shower
201. A quilted item using any technique and materials to express “The Place To “Bee” in 2023”

CLASS: PHOTOGRAPHY
Prize Money – $6, $5, $4
Special Prize: $25 donated by Jan Amell Photography awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 202 to 215.

New this Year: On-line entries available at:
assistexpo.ca/vkhfair

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)

202. A candid shot of children having fun at the fair
203. A photo of “beeing” kind
204. Child/children with creatures or critters
205. Bees and/or flowers close up
206. Photo of someone too pooped to participate
     anymore
207. A sporting event
208. A proud moment
209. Celebrating the great outdoors

B – Black and White Individual Photos
(Mounted, no captions)

210. Countryside scene
211. Hometown pride

C – Collections
(Collections must include 4 photos – mounted with
captions)

212. Any and all things in shades of yellow
213. Bucket list
214. Enjoying the fair
215. Before and after (2 to 4 photos permitted)

Exhibitors in Junior Classes Sections 1 to 50 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 back of the fair book.
New this Year: On-line entries available at:
assistexpo.ca/vkhfair
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.
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

1. Make a bee out of pom poms glued to a paper
   plate
2. Display four of your favourite “nature finds” in a
   4-section of an egg carton
3. Draw a picture of yourself on 8 ½ “ x 11” paper

CLASS – 5 Years Old
Prize Money – $3, $2.50, $2.00, $1.50

5. Use a toilet paper roll as the body, make a
   butterfly. Decorate.
6. Draw (and colour) a tree with branches, add
   buttons as leaves, on 8 ½” x 11” paper
7. Paint a rock and decorate to make it into a bee.
   Display on a small plate.
8. Print your first name on unlined paper 5 ½” x 8 ½”
   using “bee” colours. Decorate.

CLASS – 6 Years Old
Prize Money – $3, $2.50, $2.00, $1.50

9. Using two sections of an egg carton make a bee.
   Accessories accepted.
10. Spell your name using seeds, any variety.
    Maximum 8 ½” x 14”
11. Using a paper plate, create the head of the unicorn.
12. Using popsicle sticks glued on a paper 8 ½” x 11”
    (not three dimensional) make a bee and
    decorate the background

CLASS – 7 Years Old
Prize Money – $3, $2.50, $2.00, $1.50

13. Using a tin can make a bee. Accessories
    accepted.
14. Dinosaur – fold paper plate in half, add head, tail
    and other details to make dinosaur
15. Using your thumbprint as the body, make the
    prints into bees and add decorations/drawings
    to make a scene of bees on 8 ½” x 11” paper
16. Using an overturned flower pot, decorate it as a
    fairy house for a garden

CLASS – 8 Years Old
Prize Money – $4, $3.50, $3, $2

17. Using a hard boiled or plastic egg as base, make
    a queen bee. Display in egg cup or section of
    egg carton.
18. Using Q-tips, create 3 different snowflakes each
    mounted on a circle of paper, and display all
    three in a paper plate.
19. Make a sign that says “The Place to “Bee” –
    Vankleek Hill Fair” on 8 ½” x 11” paper. Add
    decorations.
20. Using cylindrical macaroni, glued on an 8 ½”
    x 11” paper, make a bee hive hanging from a
    tree. Add bees and decorations.

CLASS – 9 Years Old
Prize Money – $4, $3.50, $3, $2

21. Create a birthday card with a country scene on
    the front.
22. Create something useful from something useless
    (main material is recycled)
23. Using a flower pot as a base, create a bee hive
    with bees
24. Decorate a picture frame with bees and “bee
    kind” saying. Display with a photo of being kind

CLASS – 10 /11 Years Old
Prize Money – $4, $3.50, $3, $2

25. Using rings cut from paper towel or toilet paper
    roll, create a honeycomb section of a beehive.
    Add at least two bees in the hive.
26. Using a paper plate base, and a plastic cup for
    the cabin, make a UFO flying saucer
27. Barn yard sensory bin – in a box or bin create
    a farm yard with different farm areas and a barn.
    Accessories accepted.
28. Colourfully decorate a letter of any medium to
    hang on a bedroom wall. Decorations can be of
    any medium as well.

CLASS – 12 to 15 Years Old
Prize Money – $4, $3.50, $3, $2

29. Yarn Art – create fun art by gluing yarn pieces onto canvas
30. Make a table decoration that features “bees”.
31. Make a bee-themed decorated container using one mason jar of any size as the base.
32. “Bee” Our Guest – party invitation

CLASS – All ages to 18
Prize Money – $5, $4, $3, $2

33. Make an item using nail and string technique
34. “Bee Yourself” – take a head shot of yourself and turn it into a bee – 8 ½” x 11” paper
35. Using a baggie of treats as the wings, and decorated clothes pin as the body, make a bee.
36. Create a bowl (using a chosen technique like paper mache, buttons on a balloon technique, plastic confetti, yarn etc.)
37. Create a bee hive scene using plasticine art “shown” inside a closed CD case.
38. Scrapbook page (12”x12”) framed or in plastic holder – on theme: “Vankleek Hill – The Place to Bee”
39. Chocolate chip cookies, 5, on a plate in a zip lock bag
40. Create a “Bee Kind” gnome
41. Using pine cones as base, create three farm animals, displayed on a plate.
42. Three to five 4” x 6” colour photos, theme – “Vankleek Hill Fair – the Place to Bee”, displayed on poster board
43. Using rope/twine around a bottle or other
    object, create a bee hive. Decorate with
    accessories.
44. Create a ferris wheel

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 2022 through to the Summer 2023.
• 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 ex¬hibits.
• All hall exhibits are to be removed on Sunday of the fair between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
• 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:
Prize Money – $5, $4, $3, $2

45. Any sewing item
46. Soybeans, 10 lbs., any variety
47. Collection of 4 photos depicting theme “Having Fun in 4-H”, mounted and labeled.
48. Scrapbooking, “Me” page, in plastic cover or frame
49. A stall card for a 4-H calf
    CLASS – 4-H CLUB EXHIBITS
50. 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 2022 through to the Summer of 2023.
• 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