1. hobbies and interests
2. needlework

Class H Dairy and Domestic
Prizes: 1st $4.00
2nd $3.00
1. Butter, 225 grams ( 1/2 lb.), any variety
2. Eggs, 1 dozen, any variety
3. Nuts ‘N bolts - a quart jar with minimum 5 ingredients, including recipe
4. Vinegar - herb or fruit, labelled, appropriate container
5. Cheese Ball
6. Potato chips, any flavour, 2 cups in Ziploc bag, with recipe
7. Pickled Eggs, 1/2 litre (1 pt.), may or may not be sealed
8. Fresh fruit, salad, one serving
9. Dried fruit(s) or vegetable(s), named, 1/2 litre (1 pt.)
10. Dried fruit leather, 10cm. x 10cm. (4” x 4”)
11. Honey, any variety
12. Rice Pudding
13. Bean Salad
14. Oil - herb, etc. in appropriate container
15. Pancake syrup, appropriate container
16. Baked beans from scratch
17. Dehydrated meat - jerky, 5 strips/sticks
AVON AWARD for highest points in Class H - Dairy and Domestic
3rd $2.00 Class J Flowers
Please refer to TIPS FOR HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITORS preceding Class F- Vegetables.
FLORAL EXHIBITS
Consider these points when choosing flowers and plants for exhibit:
– condition: free of disease, insect damage, dirt, etc.
– colour
– form: proper shape for type of flower
– substance: fresh, not wilted or old
– uniform in size
– stem strong and straight
Containers are supplied for tall flowers. Potted plants to be exhibited in pots in which they were grown. If at all possible, varieties should be named.
Prizes: (Sec. 1 - 29)
1st $3.00
2nd $2.00
3rd $1.00
(Sec. 30 - 40)
1st $5.00
2nd $3.00
3rd $2.00
1. Asters, 3 blooms, under 7.5 cm. (3 in.)
2. Asters, 3 blooms, over 7.5 cm. (3 in.)
3. Bachelor Buttons, 5 blooms
4. Calendula, 5 blooms
5. Cosmos, 5 blooms
6. Dahlias, 3 blooms under 10 cm. (4 in.)
7. Dahlias, 3 blooms over 10 cm. (4 in.)
8. Dried Flowers, 5 stems, variety named
9. Gladiola, single spike, any colour
10. Gladiola, 2 spikes, any colour
11. Gladiola, single spike, novelty type, e.g. miniature
12. Lavatera, 2 stems
13. Lily, 3 stems, variety named
14. Marigolds, doubles, 5 blooms, under 5 cm. (2”)
15. Marigolds, singles, 5 blooms, under 5 cm. (2”)
16. Marigolds, 3 blooms over 5 cm. (2”)
17. Nasturtiums, 5 blooms
18. Pansies, 5 blooms with foliage, pinch off buds
19. Petunias, double, 2 sprays
20. Petunias, single, 3 sprays
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21. Rose, 1
22. Rose, 1, in rose bowl, other than Rugosa
23. Snapdragons, 3 stems
24. Sweet Peas, 5 stems, 1 or more colours
25. Zinnia, large, 3 blooms, over 5 cm. (2”)
26. Zinnias, small, 5 stems, under 5 cm. (2”)
27. Cut flower, A.O.V., 3 specimens, different varieties, named
28. Not more than 3 floral specimens of the same cultivar/type, shown in a complimentary container
29. African Violet, single flowers, in bloom, single crown
30. African Violet, double or semi-double flowers, in bloom, single crown
31. Begonia, in bloom, 1 plant/pot
32. Cactus or Succulent, any variety, named, 1 plant/pot
33. Geranium, in bloom, 1 plant/pot
34. Herb, potted, any kind, named, 1 plant/pot
35. Variety (3 or more) of indoor foliage/flowering/succulent plants in one container
36. Spider plant in pot
37. Any other flowering houseplant, named, 1 plant/pot
38. Any other foliage plant, named, 1 plant/pot
39. Outdoor planter, (hanging, window box, patio, etc.)
40. Corsage, fresh flower; must have a pin attached
CANADIAN TIRE AWARD for Highest Points in Class J Flowers
Class JS
Rules:
Floral Designs
In floral design classes, flowers that have not been grown by the exhibitor are permitted, but all flowers used must be
garden grown. All other plant material must be indigenous to the area.
Prizes: 1st: Gift prize 2nd $5.00 3rd $3.00 (2nd & 3rd prizes are paid by the Hymers Agricultural Society)
1. “Flower Power” – the most colourful arrangement you can create.
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Murillo Variety Award
4. “Fall is Here” – arrangement of fresh flowers, using Autumn tones
Pizza Hut Award
5. “Imagination” – make it tall, slim and well secured………… any flower, any container. Use your imagination.
Landale Garden Centre Award
6. “On the Wild Side” – using nature’s finest.
Murillo Variety Award
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Tips to Handwork Exhibitors
Rules:
1. In Sections where there is no competition, unless the exhibit is worthy, the prize will be withheld.
2. Judges in Needlework are authorized by the Directors of this Society to disqualify all soiled or
defaced work, and are instructed to award prizes to new, up-to-date, clean work. Articles may
have been used, but MUST be clean, and should show no sign of wear or laundry.
3. No article which has won a prize may be shown again. Any article which has not yet won a prize may be shown a second time. No article may be shown more than twice.
4. No starch or stiffening allowed in embroidery classes. Stiffening allowed for appropriate crochet only.
5. In collections, 2 or 3 articles making up a set are classed as one article.
6. Cross stitch should run in the same direction.
7. “Woven fabric” refers to any fabric that does not stretch, e.g. broadcloth, etc.
8. Wall hanging must include means of hanging.
Judging Standards for Sewing For your guidance, the following is the general score for the judging of clothing:
General Appearance: – neatness, design, colour, trimming: 20%
Workmanship: – cutting, sewing, etc.: 80%
Judging Standards for Handcrafts:
General Appearance: – attracts attention, neat, clean, well-pressed, accurate dimensions - 15%
Creative Design: – choice of these shows creativity and individuality, appealing, complements colour and material used, functional; one focal point of interest in article - 15%
Colour and Materials: – suits design and use of article, harmonious colour scheme, including background or frame, choice suited to use of article, complements chosen design, use warrants value of material involved - 20%
Workmanship: – shows knowledge and understanding of materials and methods used, work finished appropriately and ready for use, fabric mounted or framed on grain, neatness of construction, stability, suitability of material used - 50%
NOTE: – in pairs, both pieces should be the same size, e.g. mitts, socks.
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Class K Needlework
Please refer to TIPS TO HANDWORK EXHIBITORS on page 33
Prizes: (All Sections, except where listed)
1st $ 5.00
2nd $3.00
(Sec. 18, 21, 61-66, 81, 116-136)
1st $10.00
2nd $6.00
(Sec. 139-144)
1st $6.00
2nd $4.00
K-1 Hand Embroidery
1. Tablecloth or runner, hand embroidered
2. Pillow cases, 1 pair, hand embroidered
3. Embroidered picture, ready to hang
4. Any other article of hand embroidery
5. Candlewicking
6. Counted cross stitch picture, hanging or sampler, framed
7. Counted cross stitch picture, hanging or sampler, unframed
8. Counted cross stitch, any other article
9. Cross stitch, stamped
10. Needlepoint, mounted
11. Any article of hand embroidery using the “Flower Power” theme
12. Any other style of embroidery, one article, not listed
CAROLE KLAPPRAT CASH AWARD for highest points in Embroidery
3rd $2.00 3rd $4.00 3rd $3.00
K-2 Crochet
13. Stuffed animal, toy or doll, all crochet, may have purchased head and hands
14. Article of clothing, not baby wear
15. Doily, 38 cm. (15”) or under
16. Outfit for baby (2 pieces), one piece to be sweater
17. Crocheted centrepiece between approximately 38 cm. (15”) to 1 m. (39”)
18. Headwear designed for chemotherapy patients (All entries will become the property of the HAS and be donated)
19. Small afghan, suitable for baby, or knee throw
20. Edged guest towels (2)
21. Afghan
22. Decorative article
23. Unusual use of a granny square
24. Any other article crocheted
25. Any other article, yarn or cotton, not listed in Classes K or L
26. Any article of crochet using the “Flower Power” theme
27. Scarf
28. Golf Club covers, 2, named
29. Slippers
30. Dishcloths, 2 different
31. Set of practical pot holders
32. Stole or Poncho
THREADS IN TIME AWARD for highest points in Crochet.
K-3 Hand Knitting
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45.
Socks, fancy/rib stitch, adult’s or children’s
Socks, plain stitch, adult’s or children’s
Socks, colour pattern, adult’s or children’s excluding regia and similar yarn types
Mitts, colour pattern, adult’s or children’s excluding regia and similar yarn types
Mitts, plain stitch, adult’s or children’s
Mitts, fancy/rib stitch, adult’s or children’s
Headwear and mitts set
Slippers
Child’s cardigan
Child’s sweater, pullover, with sleeves
Outfit for baby (2 pieces), one piece to be sweater
Baby’s wear, not listed
Child’s wear, not listed
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46. Adult’s sweater, pullover, novelty yarn or fancy pattern (not Nordic or Fair Isle)
47. Adult’s sweater, pullover, Nordic or Fair Isle, with sleeves
48. Adult’s sweater, cardigan, with sleeves
49. Vest or sleeveless sweater
50. Afghan
51. Any article of hand knitting using the “Flower Power” theme
52. Any other knitted article, not listed in Classes K or L
53. Machine knit, any article
54. Pet wear
55. Dishcloths, 2 different
56. Scarf
57. Stuffed animal, toy or doll, all knit, may have purchased head and hands
58. Small afghan, suitable for baby, or knee throw
59. Stole or Poncho
60. Felted Article New
THREADS IN TIME AWARD for highest points in Hand Knitting
K-4 Hand Knitting Special All entries will become the property of the Hymers Agricultural Society and will be donated to the Christmas Cheer Fund.
Mitts and socks will be randomly placed in sets of 10 for judging. Exhibitors may enter as many items as they wish. 1st: $3.00; 2nd: $2.00; 3rd: $1.00
61. Mitts, adult plain
62. Mitts, adult fancy
63. Mitts, children’s plain
64. Mitts, children’s fancy
65. Socks, adults
Hymers Agricultual Society
66. Socks, children’s
ATTENTION
ARTISANS:
K-5 Sewing
67. Lady’s blouse or top
68. Lady’s evening wear, one or two piece
69. Lady’s two-piece outfit
70. Lady’s daytime dress, one or two piece
71. Slacks or pants
72. Girl’s dress
73. Sleepwear / loungewear
74. Vest
75. Jacket or coat
76. T-shirt or sweatshirt, any size
77. Article of clothing made on a serging machine
78. Tablewear - Tablecloth, runner or 2 placemats
79. Men’s or Women’s apron, using the “Flower Power” theme
80. Costume
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81. Hat designed for Chemotherapy patients. (All entries will become the property of HAS & be donated).
82. Bag
83. Any article made from polar fleece
84. Infant accessory (bib, diaper bag, hooded towel), other than clothing
85. Any other article of clothing not listed
86. Any other sewn article, not listed in Classes K or L
87. Lady’s skirt
88. Pet wear
89. Clothing made from denim material
90. Gloves or purse
91. Lingerie or slip
92. Swim wear
93. Poncho
94. 2-piece outfit for children
FABRICLAND AWARD for highest points in Sewing
K-6 Rugs and/or Wall Hangings
95. Kitchen curtains
96. Rug, hooked, traditional technique
97. Woven rug or hanging, yarn
98. Woven rug or hanging, rags
99. Rug or hanging, latch hooked
100. Rug, Doormat, any other kind
PIZZA HUT AWARD for highest points in Rugs and/or Wall Hangings
K-7 Spinning
New Section
101. Article made from homespun yarn
102. Skein of homespun yarn, natural
103. Skein of homespun yarn, dyed (name mordant/dye plant used)
104. Article from bearing animal
105. Skein of blended yarn, 50% wool & 50% other fibre
106. Article knit from any homespun fibre - list fibre used
K-8 Weaving on Loom
107. Rug, rags
108. Rug, wool
109. Tablecloth, any fabric
110. Bedspread, any fabric
111. Any other woven article
112. Yardage, 2
113. 2 Placemats
114. Shopping bag
115. 1 Tea towel
New Section
K-9 Quilting
NOTE:
1. Quilt sizes have been removed.
2. Quilts consist of three layers – top, filling and backing – which are sewn by hand or machine, with the stitches going
through all layers.
3. Quilted wall hangings must be ready to hang but not framed.
Traditional Hand Quilting ONLY
116. Bed quilt, patchwork, single or larger, pattern named
117. Bed quilt, appliquéd, single or larger, pattern named
118. Bed quilt, any other, single or larger, pattern named
119. Bed quilt by group or organization, single or larger, pattern named
120. Lap quilt or coverlet
121. Crib quilt
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122. Wall hanging
123. Article of clothing
124. Any other quilted article
125. Quilt top only, any size
New
Modern Quilting
Articles which are home quilted by the exhibitor on a short arm machine only OR are a combination of hand and machine
quilting.
126. Bed quilt, patchwork, single or larger, pattern named
127. Bed quilt, appliquéd, single or larger, pattern named
128. Bed quilt, any other, single or larger, pattern named
129. Bed quilt by group or organization, single or larger, pattern named
130. Lap quilt or coverlet
131. Crib quilt
132. Quilt, tied
133. Wall hanging
134. Article of clothing
135. Article, free motion quilting, minimum of 48 inches by 48 inches measured on the perimeter. Article may be
square, rectangular, round, etc.
136. Article, free motion quilting, less than a total perimeter of 192” (480cm). Article may be square, rectangular,
round, etc.
137. Any other quilted article, not listed elsewhere
138. Quilt top only, any size
New
Miscellaneous Quilting
139. Quilted article using purchased printed panel(s)
140. Article using fusible design, must be quilted
141. Miniature quilt, maximum 48” (122 cm)
142. Paper pieced article
143. Quilt square, one, not quilted, pattern named
144. Any quilted article using Fair Theme “Flower Power”
SEARS CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CARE AWARD for highest points in quilting.
CORA CLOSS MEMORIAL AWARD for best-in-show quilt 183 x 228.5 cm. (72” x 90”) or larger in all classes in the fair.
Hand or machine.
AGC FLAT GLASS AWARD for highest points in Class K Needlework
Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Annual
Championship Quilt Competition
Competition #1: Hand Quilted Quilt
The Best Quilt in Show, minimum size 72” x 90” (183 x 228.5 cm), hand quilted by an individual, will be chosen at the Fair from all
classes in the Prize List.
Competition #2: Machine Quilted Quilt / Wall Hanging
The Best in Show, short arm machine, home quilted article, minimum of 48” x 38” measured on the perimeter, will be chosen at the
Fair. The article may be square, round, rectangular, etc. and MUST have visible machine quilting.
Note: These articles will be eligible to compete in the District Annual Meeting Competitions. The winners from there are entitled to
enter the Championship competitions at the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies competition in Toronto in February 2010.
The CHAMPIONSHIP QUILT, at the O.A.A.S. level, will be awarded a $500.00 Grand Prize and the exhibitor will retain ownership
of the quilt.
The CHAMPIONSHIP MACHINE QUILTED ARTICLE, at the O.A.A.S. level, will be awarded a Grand Prize and the exhibit will
retain ownership of the article.
Both will be awarded a certificate and a ribbon. For further details, please contact the Fair Secretary.
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Class L Arts and Crafts
Please refer to TIPS TO HANDWORK EXHIBITORS preceding Class K Needlework
Prizes: (All sections except where listed) 1st $3.00
2nd $2.00
3rd $1.00
1. Painting, oils or acrylics
2. Painting, water colours
3. Pencil, charcoal, or ink sketch/drawing
4. Article using the ”Flower Power” theme 5. Article made of felt
6. Article made with plastic canvas
7. Artwork using old machinery parts
8. Container for Hallowe’en treats 9. Cushion or Pillow
10. Toy, any kind
11. Beadwork article
12. Jewellery, handmade
13. Ceramic work, judged for finish only
14. Angel, any kind
15. Coasters, set of 4
16. Decoration, Fall Theme New 17. Article using the Thanksgiving Theme New
18. Welcome sign
19. Decorated gift basket for a new neighbour
20. Novel idea using baler twine
21. Wreath, decorated
22. Door decoration using “Flower Power” theme
23. Handmade picture frame, with picture
24. Stained glass article
25. Article using pressed plant material
26. Silk and/or dried flowers in a small wall hanging arrangement
27. Fridge decorations, 2
28. Kitchen decoration
29. Decorated clay flower pot
30. Doll clothes, at least 3 articles, handmade, mounted
31. Calligraphy
32. Folk art or tole painting
33. Paper quilling
34. Glass etched article
35. Wedding favour or novelty
36. Any article made with rubber stamping, other than stationary
37. Card, using the “Flower Power” theme 38. Greeting cards, handmade, 2
39. Scrapbooking, 2 page spread, Travel theme New
40. Scrapbooking, 2 page spread, any other theme
41. Memory book or album – contents only to be judged
42. Memory book or album – cover only to be judged
43. Lawn ornament
44. Hillbilly windchime
45. Something useful out of something useless
46. Any other article, named, not listed above
47. New craft idea, named
48. Red Hat Society decorated hat New
49. Decorated horseshoe New
50. Dried fruit garland New
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Best decorative or functional homemade craft using a Bernardin mason jar(s) and/or 2 piece SNAP Lid.
1st prize: Gift prize
DAT’S SCRAPBOOKING AWARD for highest points in Class L, sections 36-42
Christmas Corner
52. Runner New
53. Corsage or pin
54. Counted cross stitch article
55. Door decoration
56. Santa
57. Stocking, any kind
58. Table centrepiece or mantelpiece
59. Tree ornament, one
60. Tree skirt
61. Any other article
62. Card
63. Article made from recycled cards
64. Placemat New
New
Recycle Corner
Articles entered in this section must be made from recycled materials.
65. Article made from recycled fabric
66. Article made from recycled Hymers Fair ribbons
67. Any other article
68. Article made from recycled metal New
Wood Work
69. Bird feeder or house
70. Garden stake, not to exceed 90 cm (36”) in height
71. Scroll saw or Fret work
72. Wood Lathe work
73. Carving
74. Toy or puzzle
75. Lawn ornament
76. Indoor ornament
77. Clock
78. Any other article made from wood, not listed above
Original Creative Handicrafts
Rules: Strictly original work, no kits, no patterns, no copying, no molds.
Considerations for judging: demonstrated originality of concept and rendition; skill shown in the use of material chosen;
pleasing presentation (frame, mat, base, etc.)
Prizes:
1st $3.00
2nd $2.00
3rd $1.50
79. Article of jewellery
80. Basket, any type
81. Hand shelled gourd, carved & decorated
82. Original poem
83. Pottery, 1 article
84. Hand Painting, water colours
85. Hand Painting, oils or acrylics
86. Charcoal, pencil or ink sketch or drawing
87. Hand painting, pastels, chalk or any other medium
88. Painting on a rock
89. Any other article
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Class M-1
Canned Goods
The guidelines of Publication 447, “Judging Standards for Foods, Clothing, Quilts and Handcrafts”, Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture and Food, shall be used as a judging standard.
Rules:
1. All canning and pickles to be sealed in 500ml (pint) sealers, unless otherwise stated.
2. Jelly and jam must be properly sealed in 110ml or 250ml jars (4oz. or 8oz.) jars
3. No wax.
For your guidance, the following is the general score for the judging of canned goods:
Flavour - as near to natural as possible, no off odours or mustiness
Appearance - condition of finished product, original shape, natural colour, free from blemishes or spots, clarity of liquid
Pack - proportion of liquid to solid in finished product, neatness
Container - clean, free from surface soil
Label - small, neat, visible
Only entries in sections 35 and 53 will not be opened and tasted during judging.
Prizes: 1st: $3.00
2nd: $2.00
3rd: $1.00 (except sections 35, 54, 55, 56)
1. Applesauce
2. Blueberries
3. Peaches
4. Pears
5. Plums
6. Raspberries, tame
7. Raspberries, wild
8. Saskatoons
9. Strawberries, tame
10. Other fruit or berry
11. Blueberry Jam
12. Peach Jam
13. Raspberry Jam, tame
14. Raspberry Jam, wild
15. Rhubarb Jam
16. Strawberry Jam, tame
17. Strawberry Jam, wild
18. Strawberry/Rhubarb Jam
19. Jam using 2 or more fruits, named, not Strawberry/Rhubarb
20. Any other jam, not listed above, with recipe
21. Chokecherry Jelly
22. Crabapple Jelly
23. Cranberry Jelly
24. Grape Jelly
25. Raspberry Jelly
26. Red Currant Jelly
27. Saskatoon Jelly
28. Jelly using 2 or more fruits, named
Evan Cook, Grade 3, Whitefish Valley
29. Any other jelly, not listed above, with recipe
30. Jam or jelly, suitable for a diabetic, with recipe
31. Marmalade, any kind, named
32. Fruit butter
33. Fruit cocktail
34. Savory Jam or Jelly, to be used with meat, etc. as a condiment, named
35. “CERTO Award for Best Jam or Jelly”. UPC from any Certo product and recipe must be attached to entry tag”
1st place : gift prize, 2nd place: gift prize. 36. Beans
37. Tomatoes
38. Any other vegetable(s), not listed above, canned, named
39. Beets, pickled
40. Carrots, dill, pickled
41. Garlic, pickled
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42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50.
51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
Bread and butter pickles
Dill cucumbers, pickled
Mustard pickles, any variety, named
Peppers, pickled
Any other vegetable pickled
Beet relish
Cucumber relish
Any other relish, not listed above, named
Chutney, any variety, named Green tomato mincemeat
Salsa sauce
Spaghetti sauce, no meat
Minimum three jars, any type canned goods, decorated as a gift, displayed in a box or basket. 1st: $4.00; 2nd: $3.00; 3rd: $2.00
BERNARDIN JAM/JELLY AWARD for Best jam or jelly using Bernardin pectin. Judging will be based on
appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity. All entries must include proof of purchase of sponsor’s product
(UPC) and recipe attached to entry tag. 1st place gift prize
56. BERNARDIN GIFT PACK COMPETITION for Best Gift Pack submitted in a Bernardin mason jar & SNAP Lid. Judging will be based on creativity, quality of home canned product (home canned items will be taste tested),
perceived value & appropriateness of presentation. (Gift Packs need not be in baskets, any suitable container can
be used – be creative.) 1st place gift prize
CANADIAN TIRE AWARD for highest points in Class M-1, Canned Goods
BERNARDIN BEST OF SHOW AWARD for highest points in Class M-1, Canned Goods
Class M-2
Homemade Wine
(1 Bottle)
Rules:
1. Wines must be made from raw fruit, by natural vinification process, except for sections 6, 7, & 8.
2. Additives other than those required for fermentation or sweetening during the vinification process are not allowed.
3. Wines may be subjected to chemical analysis.
Prizes: 1st $5.00
2nd $4.00
3rd $3.00
1. Red grape, name variety
2. White grape, name variety
3. Berry, named
4. Cultivated herb or root wine, named
5. Fruit, named
6. Any other wine, named (may be a kit)
7. Red, from kit New
8. White, from kit New
9. Liqueur, fruit or herbal, named
COLOSIMO’S MUSIC STORE & STUDIO INC. PLAQUE AND CASH AWARD
for highest points in Class M-2 Home-made Wine.
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Class N
Baking and Candy
Rules:
1. No commercial mixes to be used. Bread must be homemade. Pie & tart shells must be homemade.
2. Size of bread pan approximately 23 x 10 x 8 cm. (9 x 4 x 3 inches.)
3. Size of cookies, squares, muffins and tea biscuits approximately 5 cm. (2 inches) across.
4. No glaze on pastry and plain bread, unless stated.
5. Buns are attached.
6. Loaves and breads are to be in clear, plastic bags or wrap.
7. Due to the cost of the ingredients, place 1/4 section of the cake or 1/2 loaf of quick breads on foil-covered
cardboard or a styrofoam plate. In Class NS the whole cake is to be shown.
8. Rolls must have complete crust.
9. Fruit Cakes previously judged, not eligible.
10. Where labels are required in specials, put in labels only, when possible.
For your guidance, the following is the general score for the of baked goods:
General Appearance: – size and shape, colour, crust
Internal Appearance:
– texture, tenderness, colour
Flavour – taste, odour
Please note the following:
White Cake:
– no egg yolks, just the whites
Light Cake:
– has the whole egg
Lattice Top:
– a true lattice top must be woven
Decorated Cakes:
– decoration should be on an actual cake, not on a pan or frame unless otherwise stated in the prize list.
Prizes: (Sec. 1 - 17)
1st $4.00
2nd $3.00
3rd $2.00
(Sec. 18 - 48)
1st $5.00
2nd $4.00
3rd $3.00
Cookies and Squares
1. Brownies, 3, any flavour, iced or no icing
2. Lemon squares, 3 New
3. Peanut butter cookies, 3 New
4. Shortbread, 3 New
5. Date squares, 3
6. Oatmeal, drop cookies, 3 New
7. Any other cookie, 3, recipe attached
Muffins and Biscuits
8. Muffin, using fruit, 3 New
9. Muffin, using vegetable, 3 New
10. Scones, 3
11. Biscuits, 3 New
12. Any other muffin, 3 New
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Candy
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Homemade peanut butter cups, 3
Fudge, any kind, 3 pieces, approximately 2.5 cm (1”) squares
Any other candy, 3 pieces, named
Homemade marshmallows, any flavour, 3 pieces
Bark, 3 pieces, any variety New
Pies and Tarts (Homemade pie pastry crust, no glaze, one slice of pie only) New
18. Fruit pie, one fruit New
19. Fruit pie, two or more fruits New
20. Pie, lemon meringue New
21. Any other pie, named 22. Best homemade pie shell (no filling)
23. Butter tarts, 3
24. Any other tarts, named
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Loaves
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
Poppy seed loaf, ½ loaf or mini New
Fruit loaf, ½ loaf or mini New
Vegetable loaf, ½ loaf or mini New
Loaf using 2 or more fruits / vegetables (recipe attached), 1/2 loaf or mini
Date loaf, ½ loaf or mini New
Any other loaf, ½ loaf or mini, named
New
Buns and Rolls
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
Chelsea buns, 4, cinnamon, butter, brown sugar, raisins New
Buns, cinnamon, 4, butter & cinnamon only New
Rolls, 4, white New
New
Rolls, 4, brown
Any sweetened yeast bread, 1 loaf or braid, may or not may have glaze, icing or filling
Any other buns, named, 4
Bread
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
White bread made and cooked with a bread machine
White bread made by hand
Whole wheat bread made and cooked with a bread machine
Whole wheat bread made by hand
Rye bread made and cooked with a bread machine
Rye bread made by hand
Bread, 1 loaf, any other variety, made and cooked with a bread machine
Bread, 1 loaf, any other variety, made by hand
Cakes
45. 2 layer cake, ¼ section, standing New
46. Carrot cake, 1 layer, ¼ section standing
47. Spice cake, ¼ section standing, iced
48. Any other cake, ¼ section standing, named
THUNDER OAK CHEESE FARM AWARD for highest points in Class N, sections 25 to 48
BRULE CREEK FARMS CASH AWARD for highest points in Class N Baking and Candy
Hymers Fair Market
Tables Available for Rent in the Market
September 6 and September 7, 2009
For information call Cindy:
475-8719
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Class NS
Baking Specials
Please refer to Rules under Class N – Baking & Candy.
NEW: FOR SECTIONS 3, 10, 13, 16 -23 ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A
RECIPE STAPLED TO THE BACK OF THE ENTRY TAG
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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10.
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SHANE WARWICK CASH AWARD for a cake shaped or decorated to reflect the 2009 Theme : FLOWER POWER
Cake must be between 8” & 10” in diameter; have at least 3 layers; be completely coated in frosting
or appropriate coating. Judging will be based on taste, appearance and composition.
1st: $35.00, 2nd: $15.00 New
HOLLAND BAKERY AWARD for Macaroons, 4. 1st: Gift Prize, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.00
CROCK-N-DIAL SANDWICHES AWARD for Special Diet Cookies or Squares, 5, wheat-free. Recipe card to
accompany exhibit. 1st: Gift Prize, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.00 New
CANADA GAMES COMPLEX AWARD for Monster Cookie, decorated like a Flower
1st: Gift Prize, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.00 New
CROCK-N-DIAL SANDWICHES AWARD for Fun With Cookies – decorated sugar cookies, 4 same theme 1st: gift prize, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.00
CROCK-N-DIAL SANDWICHES AWARD for Gingerbread Family, at least 3 cookies, decorated 1st place: gift prize, 2nd: $6.00, 3rd: $5.00
MING CAR CARE AWARD for Dark or Light Fruit Cake, not iced, 4” square, including at least 2 outside edges,
plastic wrapped 1st: Gift Prize, 2nd: $8.00, 3rd: $5.00
CURRIE’S COPY SHOP AWARD for Hallowe’en Party Treats (Boneyard Cookies, Wicked Witch Cupcakes, Finger
Cookies, etc.) 1st: Gift prize, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.00
HOLLAND BAKERY AWARD for “Nut” Brittle, 4 pieces 1st: gift prize, 2nd $4.00, 3rd: $3.00
SANTORELLI’S HUSKY TRUCK STOP CASH AWARD for Muffin made with honey, no sugar, recipe attached. 1st: $8.00, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.00 New
CROCK-N-DIAL SANDWICHES AWARD for Jelly roll, 4” piece, any filling. 1st: Gift prize, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.00 New
UNITIZED MANUFACTURING CASH AWARD for an EXTRA SPECIAL treat that you make, and not listed anywhere
in Class NS. 1st: $7.00, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.00
CROCK-N-DIAL SANDWICHES AWARD for Sugared or Seasoned Nuts (1 cup in a Ziploc bag), recipe included 1st: Gift prize, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.00
AVON AWARD for Deep Dish Apple Pie 1st: Gift Prize, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.00
COLOSIMO’S MUSIC STUDIO AND STORE CASH AWARD for “I Wannabe a Dessert”: Dessert mix in a jar, nicely
decorated 1st: $6.00, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.00 New
FLEISCHMANN’S YEAST BEST BREAD CONTEST for Best Homemade Bread. Judging will be based on
appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity. Each entry must be accompanied by a recipe and proof of purchase
(label) from the Sponsor’s product. 1st $15.00 plus gift prize, 2nd $10.00 plus gift prize.
MAZOLA AND BEE HIVE BEST BAKING CONTEST for Best Homemade Sticky Bun. Judging will be based on
appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity. Each entry must be accompanied by a recipe and proof of purchase
(label) from the Sponsors’ product. 1st $15.00 plus gift prize, 2nd $10.00 plus gift prize.
ROBIN HOOD FAMILY FAVORITE RECIPE BAKING CONTEST for Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie (Must
include 4 cookies, approximately 2 inches across). Judging will be based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe
creativity. Each entry must be accompanied by a recipe and proof of purchase (label) from the Sponsor’s product. 1st, 2nd place: gift prize.
CRISCO BEST FAMILY FAVOURITE RECIPE BAKING CONTEST for Best Homemade Tarts. (Must include 3
tarts.) Judging will be based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity. Each entry must be accompanied
by a recipe and proof of purchase (label) from the Sponsor’s product. 1st, 2nd place: gift prize.
DR. OETKER BAKING CONTEST for Best Homemade Cake using Dr. Oetker Vanilla Sugar or Baking Powder. Judging will be based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity. Each entry must be accompanied by a
recipe and proof of purchase (label) from the Sponsor’s product. 1st $12.00 plus gift prize, 2nd $8.00 plus gift
prize
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22.
23.
TENDERFLAKE “BEST PIE CONTEST” for Best Homemade Pie. Judging will be based on appearance,
taste, texture and recipe creativity. Each entry must be accompanied by a recipe and proof of purchase (label)
from the Sponsor’s product. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place: gift prize.
EAGLE BRAND FAMILY FAVOURITE RECIPE BAKING CONTEST for Best Homemade Square or Bar. Judging will be based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity. Each entry must be accompanied by
a recipe and proof of purchase (label) from the Sponsor’s product. 1st and 2nd place: gift prize. New
J.B. EVANS AWARD for 60% Whole Wheat Bread. The first place winner will be eligible to enter the District
Competition. Pan size (these are measurements for the top of the pan that must be used for the final
Convention Competition): minimum 8” x 4” x 2-1/” (20cm x 10cm x 7cm), maximum 9” x 5” x 3”
(23cm x 13cm x 7.5cm). A full loaf of 60% whole wheat bread is to be shown. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place: gift prize.
Class O
Rules:
Baking, Junior Division
1. Open to girls and boys 18 years and under on August 31 of this year.
2. No entry fee required.
3. Product must have been made by the exhibitor only.
4. See rules, Class N Baking.
5. SECTION 10, 14, 15 & 16 must be accompanied by a recipe stapled to the back of the entry tag.
Prizes:
1st $4.00
2nd $3.00
3rd $2.00
1. Cupcakes decorated for Easter, 3 New
2. Bread, one loaf, made with or without a bread machine
3. 8” round cookie, decorated as a pizza, decorations to be 100% edible
4. Oatmeal Cookies, 3
5. Pie, Apple, no glaze, one slice
6. Chocolate Cake, iced, 1/4 section standing.
7. Everyday school lunch, name beverage, but do not include.
8. Edible mud pie judged on appearance & taste - max. 9” New
9. Hermit Cookies, 3 New
10. Hit-The-Trail Mix, one cup in a ziploc bag, include recipe
11. Homemade dog biscuits, 4, judged on presentation
12. Creative Crisp Cereal Contest: Enter your most creative Crisp Cereal Creation, person or animal. Must be entirely edible. 1st: $5.00; 2nd: $4.00; 3rd: $3.00
13. Brownies, 3, any flavour, iced or no icing New
14. FLEISCHMANN’S YEAST “Youth” Best Bread Contest for Best Homemade Bread made by a contestant under age 16. Judging will be based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity. Each entry must be accompanied by a recipe and proof of purchase (label) from Sponsor’s product.
1st: $15.00; 2nd: $4.00; 3rd: $3.00
New
15. ROBIN HOOD FLOUR “Best Lunchbox Snack Contest” for Best Homemade Bars, made by a contestant 12 years and younger. Judging will be based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity. Each entry must be accompanied by a recipe and proof of purchase (label) from Sponsor’s product.
1st: $15.00; 2nd: $5.00; 3rd: $4.00
16. O.A.A.S. Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition - open to ages 10 to 15 years as of Dec. 31, 2009, 8 cookies to be no larger than 6.75 cm (3”), and no smaller than 5 cm (2”). Displayed in a sturdy box with easy to open lid, box
may be decorated. Winner will be eligible to enter the District Competition.
1st: $10.00; 2nd: $5.00; 3rd: $4.00
NARWHAL STAMP & COIN AWARD for highest points in Class O Baking, Jr. Division
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Class P
Arts and Crafts - Junior Division
Please refer to Tips to Handwork Exhibitors preceding Class K Needlework
Rules:
1. Open to boys and girls 18 years and under on August 31 of this year
2. No entry fee required
3. Work must be done by the exhibitor only - no photocopies
Prizes: 1st $3.00
2nd $2.00
3rd $1.00
14 Years and Under
1. Tye-dyeing, 1 article
2. Dream catcher, 1
3. Snow Globe
4. Christmas Decoration
5. Mother’s or Father’s Day Craft
6. Sewing, 1 article
7. Woodwork, 1 article, not a kit
8. A flag designed for Hymers - 5” x 7” size, attached to a pole
9. Any article knitted or crocheted
10. Rock painting
11. Tin Can Lantern, hammer & nail created design including candle inside
12. Assembled model, any choice, and dimension not to exceed 38cm. (15”); no Lego
13. Bookmark, handmade
14. Original poem
15. Babysitter’s scrapbook: collection of emergency information, information about the children you babysit, and a 100 word essay on babysitter safety
16. Sketch or drawing, any medium
17. Card, handmade, birthday
18. Card, handmade, Christmas
19. Scrapbooking, 2 page spread, any theme
20. Scrapbooking, 2 page spread, “A First ____”
21. Memory box (event, year, or person)
22. Felted Article New
23. Dough Art New
24. Dried fruit garland New
25. Any other article, handmade, not listed above
DREAMFIELDS AWARD for highest points in sections 1 - 25
18 Years and Under
26. Rock painting
27. Hilarious hat - create a hat representative of our fair theme “Flower Power”, not to exceed 2 feet in any diameter.
Must be able to wear.
28. Soothing sounds - made from handmade windchimes (no shells)
29. Jean (denim craft)
30. Sewing, 1 article
31. Desk accessories
32. Locker decoration
33. Family coat of arms
34. Safety pin art, to wear
35. Christmas tree ornament
36. Christmas tree top angel
37. Portrait, any medium
38. Painting, water colours, pastels, or poster prints
39. Sketch or drawing, pencil, ink or charcoal
40. Hand painting, original oil or acrylics (no kits)
41. Sculpture, clay, paper, wire, fabric, etc. (no kits)
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42. Something from a nursery rhyme, using recycled materials
43. Felted aricle New
44. Original poem
45. Mardi Gras paper mache mask New
46. Dried fruit garland New
47. Family tree, minimum 4 generations
48. Penmanship, minimum 20 lines, in writing
49. Scene in a box, not to exceed 18” x 18”
50. Babysitter’s Scrapbook, collection of emergency information and information about the children you babysit along with a 100 word essay on babysitter safety
51. Original short story, typed, maximum 1000 words
52. Card, handmade, Thank You
53. Card, handmade, Get Well
54. Card, handmade, using the “Flower Power” theme
55. Scrapbooking, 2 page spread, Graduation
56. Scrapbooking, 2 page spread, any theme
57. Design a calendar page, based on the month of your birthday, for 2010, including special dates and illustrations, 9” x 12” maximum
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See Class T-2 for Amateur Photography, Junior Division
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Class PS
Junior Posters and Projects
Open to boys and girls 18 years of age and under.
1. Antibullying Poster Contest, size approximately 46 x 61 cm. (18” x 24”) or full sheet of bristol board.
theme. 1st: $8.00
2nd: $5.00
3rd: $3.00
New
2. “Against Drugs” Poster Contest, open to boys and girls in Grades 1 to 8 in the 2008-09 school year.
Approximate size 30 x 45 cm. (12” x 18” or 1/2 sheet of bristol board).
1st $8.00
2nd $5.00
3rd $3.00
New
a. Grades 1,2 and 3 combined
b. Grades 4,5 and 6 combined
c. Grades 7 and 8 combined
3. A project based on any one type of agriculture in the Thunder Bay area e.g. dairy, hay, market gardening, bees, etc. May be a chart, diagram, free standing, etc. Greatest dimension not to exceed 60 cm. (2 feet)
1st $10.00
2nd $8.00
3rd $6.00
a. Grades 1 - 3
b. Grades 4 - 8
4. O.A.A.S. Competition
Theme: Promoting Hymers Fair. Poster must be hand drawn. Poster size: minimum 23cm x 28cm (8 ½ x 11”),
maximum 30.5cm x 46cm (12” x 18”). Each entry must be mounted on a black art card with a 5cm (2”) border. The
winning poster will be eligible to enter in the District Competition competing with the winning entries from Dryden,
Emo, Kenora, Murillo and the C.L.E. The District winner will then go on to the O.A.A.S. Convention next February in
Toronto to compete provincially.
1st $12.00
2nd $10.00
3rd $7.00
a. Junior, up to and including Grade 6.
b. Youth Grade 7 to Grade 12, inclusive.
Class Q
Agriculture, Junior Division
Rules:
1. Open to all district young people 18 years and under on August 31 of this year.
2. No entry fee required.
3. Please refer to TIPS FOR HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITORS and PREPARING VEGETABLE EXHIBITS preceding
Class F Vegetables, and Floral Exhibits preceding Class J Flowers.
Prizes: (Sect. 1 - 19)
1st $3.00
2nd $2.00
3rd $1.00
1. Potatoes, red, A.V., name the variety, 3 on a plate
2. Potatoes, white, A.V., name the variety, 3 on a plate
3. Carrots, 3, variety named
4. Tomatoes, 3, variety named, green
5. Onions, 3 on a plate
6. Beans, green or yellow, 6
7. Corn, 2 cobs, 1/3 of husk removed; 15mm. (1/2 in.) stub
8. Beets, any variety, 3
9. Squash, 1 variety named
10. Any other vegetable, not listed above
11. Decorate a hard boiled egg to resemble an insect New
12. Eggs, one dozen
13. 5 different vegetables cushioned in a small basket of maple leaves
14. Petunias, singles, 2 sprays
15. Marigolds, 3 blooms under 5 cm. (2”)
16. Pansies, 3 blooms
17. Small flower design, using wildflowers and grasses
18. Any other cut flower, variety named, 3 stems
19. Plant a seed pit from something you’ve eaten - avocado, citrus fruit, etc., pot to be judged as well
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Class QS
Agricultural Specials, Junior Division
Please refer to PREPARING VEGETABLE EXHIBITS, page 34
& HOW TO MAKE A SHEAF, page 34
Prizes: (Sec. 1)
1st $25.00
2nd $20.00
3rd $15.00
Prizes: (Sec. 2-7)
1st $10.00
2nd $6.00
3rd $4.00
Prizes: (Sec. 8-11)
1st $5.00
2nd $3.00
3rd $2.00
Prizes: (Sec. 12)
1st $8.00
2nd $5.00
3rd $3.00
Prizes: (Sec. 13)
1st $8.00
2nd $5.00
3rd $3.00
1. Ages 10 - 18; Garden Display, approximately 61 cm. (2 ft.) square
2. Wheat sheaf, hand-tied, 1 inch diameter at top band, variety to be named
3. Oat sheaf, hand-tied, 1 inch diameter at top band, variety to be named
4. Barley sheaf, hand-tied, 1 inch diameter at top band, variety to be named
5. Red clover sheaf, 3 inch diameter top band, green
6. Timothy sheaf, 1 inch diameter top band, green
7. Trefoil sheaf, 3 inch diameter top band, green
8. Corn sheaf, field, 3 stalks
9. Sunflower sheaf, 3 stalks
10. Houseplant, named 11. Cactus or succulent
12. Salute to a Farmer, arrangement of weeds, etc. in a straw hat
13. Heaviest Pumpkin
14. The Story of Compost, as a chart, diagram, etc. JANE OLDALE AWARD 1st: $8.00; 2nd: $5.00; 3rd: $2.00
All entries to become the property of Jane Oldale.
MURILLO VARIETY AWARD for highest points in Class QS, Agricultural Specials, Junior Division
Class R
Children 10 Years and Under
No entry fee required.
NOTE, Judging will be based on the expected ability of the age group
Prizes: 1st $2.00
2nd $1.50
3rd $1.00
4th 50¢
5th 50¢
Children 3 Years and Under
1. Using crayons, create a rainbow
2. Coloured page, preprinted
3. Colourful scribble
WAL-MART AWARD for highest points in Class R, Sections 1 to 3
Children 5 Years and Under
4. Playdough or plasticine figure, on a small paper plate
5. Best decorated magic wand, handmade, any medium New
6. Milk truck made from egg cartons and cardboard rolls
7. A paper plate of your favourite foods, using pictures cut from magazines.
8. Original picture
9. Print first name and numbers 1 to 5
10. Make and decorate a crown
11. Necklace
12. Paper bag puppet
13. Coloured page, preprinted
14. A cut-out snowflake
15. Rock painting
16. Styrofoam cup animal New
17. Dough art New
18. Make a snowman using cotton balls New
19. Use your footprint to make a picture of a Canadian animal: moose, polar bear, beaver, etc.
WAL-MART AWARD for highest points in Class R, Sections 4 to 19
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Children 7 Years and Under
20. Christmas tree ornament
21. Rock painting
22. Colouring book page 23. Collection of 10 articles found in nature, nicely displayed 24. Creature or person made from marshmallows
25. My Family, drawn
26. Original picture (may be done at school) 27. Postage stamp art picture - using used postage stamps, create a scene
28. Sewing, 1 article
29. Decorated lunch bag
30. Pencil holder, decorated, made from reused materials
31. Handprint craft
32. Using a clothespin as the body, create a butterfly
33. Nature mobile
34. Any article made from natural materials: seeds, shells, grape vines, etc.
35. Dough art New
36. Make an elephant mask from a paper plate New
37. Make binoculars using toilet paper rolls New
WAL-MART AWARD for highest points in Class R, Sections 20 to 37
Children 10 Years and Under
38. Make a horn of plenty using a pointed ice cream cone and fill with fruit and vegetables modeled out of
plasticine. Display on a large paper plate. New
39. Most creative castle, made of miniature marshmallows, display on a sturdy 8 x 8” base. Judged on appearance and creativity. Decorations to be 100% edible.
40. Penmanship, minimum 10 lines, in writing, with pen
41. Treasure map
42. Homemade birthday party invitation, not done on a computer
43. Create a dinosaur out of dried chicken bones on an 8-1/2x 11” piece of construction paper
44. Hobbies, collective, not more than 38cm x 38cm (15”x15”)
45. Decorated barrette
46. Make a duct tape creature
47. Snow globe
48. Fridge magnet, 1
49. Christmas tree ornament, 1
50. Original sketch or drawing, any medium
51. Sewing, 1 article
52. Something made from a building set, secured to a tray or box not more than 30 x 30 cm. (12” x 12”)
53. Create a cow from household items (cotton balls, spoons, etc.)
54. A small bird, animal or creature made from cones, decorated
55. Leaf art animal
56. Create a picture of “Fireworks” - up to 40 cm square (any materials: e.g. sequins, glitter, yarn, etc.) New
57. Personal bedroom door name plate
58. One article made from Popsicle sticks or clothespins
59. Kite, handmade, maximum size 1 metre
60. Gift wrap, homecrafted, any occasion
61. Rock sculpture, decorated like an animal
62. Original poem
63. Soap carving
64. Take a magazine picture, cut in half, glue half of picture on 8-1/2x 11” paper & complete
the other half of the picture freehand
65. 5 different wildflowers, pressed, mounted, and named
66. Decorated T-shirt or sweatshirt
67. Stone paperweight, decorated
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68. Article using the “Flower Power” theme
69. Rain gauge
70. Draw a fire escape for your family
71. Any article made from natural materials: seeds, shells, grape vines, etc.
72. Nature mobile
73. Postage stamp art picture - using used postage stamps, create a scene
74. Dough art New
75. Create a holiday garland using any medium (paper, popcorn, dried fruit, etc.) New
WAL-MART AWARD for highest points in Class R Sections 38 to 75
PIZZA HUT AWARD for highest points in Class R Children 10 yrs. and Under
660 Balmoral Street
1194 Dawson Road
(807) 622-7779
(807) 767-7779
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Thunder Bay Ontario
“TWO
LOCATIONS
TO SERVE YOU
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L.A. BUCHANAN 2001
(Thunder Bay) LTD.
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
The Thunder Bay Federation of Agriculture
congratulates the Hymers Agricultural Society
on its 97th Fall Fair. We are proud to support
their annual tradition.
“Farmers Working For Farmers”
Linda Turk
Member Services Representative
577-4787 (ph) • 577-4459 (fax)
[email protected]
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Class SC
Senior Citizens, 65+
No entry fee or membership required if entering in this class only. Entries in other classes require a membership. PLEASE REFER & FOLLOW RULES FOR CLASS K & L.
Prizes:
1st $3.00
2nd $2.00
3rd $1.00
1. Afghan
2. Christmas decoration
3. Article of weaving, rag or yarn
4. Plastic canvas, 1 article
5. Article made of wood
6. Rug, any kind
7. Wall hanging, any kind, must have means of hanging
8. Painting or drawing
9. Ceramics
10. Crocheted article
11. Stuffed toy or doll
12. Knitted article
13. Cushion, hand-made
14. Article of embroidery
15. Snapshot of yesteryear, with caption, mounted
16. Quilt, any size
17. Anything made from recycled material
18. Slippers
19. Any other article
20. Article using “Flower Power” theme
21. Family tree, any media
22. Grandparent & child - craft made together
23. Felted article New
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY AWARD for highest points in Class SC Senior Citizens, 65+
Class SN Special Needs – Junior and Senior
Rules:
1. This class is open to anyone with a special need, Mental or Physical.
2. There is no age limit for this Class, but please enter under Junior or Senior Division as per age specified.
3. All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor, except where otherwise stated (hand over hand method.)
4. Only one exhibitor per entry form. An exhibitor may only enter one exhibit per category.
Junior Division
(18 Years and Under)
Prizes: 1st $2.00 2nd $1.50 3rd $1.00 All prize money donated by Hymers Agricultural Society
Unassisted
1. Print your 1st name
2.
Paint a picture using a feather
3.
Make a Christmas decoration
Assisted
(Work completed with direct hand over hand assistance)
4.
Decorated stone paper weight
5.
Decorate a paper bag for a gift bag
6.
Decorated Rice Krispie item on a paper plate
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Senior Division
(Over 18 Years of Age)
Prizes: 1st $3.00 2nd $2.50 3rd $2.00
All prize money donated by Hymers Agricultural Society
Unassisted
7.
Print your first name
8.
Collage picture of things you love
9.
Make a Christmas decoration
Assisted
(Work completed with direct hand over hand assistance)
10.
Make a picture with twigs and glue
11.
Make a party hat
12.
Decorated Rice Krispie item on a paper plate
Terry Vibert
RR#5 3404 Rosslyn Rd.
Thunder Bay, Ont. P7C 5M9
Phone: 939-2521
www.rosslynservice.ca
MANAGER
CUB CADET • ARCTIC CAT • ECHO • MANTIS • TROY-BILT
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Class T-1 Amateur Photography
All entries must be mounted with a border not to exceed 3.8 cm. (1-1/2”)
NOTE: Print size may be 4 x 6”, 5 x 7”, 8 x 10”. (Digital prints are acceptable.)
The same photo cannot be entered in both colour and black and white categories.
Prizes:1st: $4.00
2nd: $3.00
3rd: $2.00
Black and White:
1. Harvest
2. Farm Scene
3. Future Farmer(s)
4. Barns
5. Lanes, Paths or Trails
6. Hockey (“This is our game:”)
7. Silhouette / Shadows
8. Abandoned building
9. Ice
10. Cloud(s)
Colour:
11. Harvest
12. Farm Scene
13. Future Farmer(s)
14. Barns
15. Lanes, Paths or Trails
16. Hockey (“This is our game:”)
17. Silhouette / Shadows
18. Abandoned building
19. Ice
20. Cloud(s)
Double Shots,
two pictures mounted on the same board
21. Fruit tree – one picture of a fruit tree in blossom,
and one picture of a fruit tree bearing fruit
Quad Shot,
four pictures, mounted on the same board
22. Four seasons – same scene
Digital Images
(min. 5”x7” to max. 8” x 10”,
mounted on a 11” x 14” white board
Madison Turk, Age 9
Kakabeka Falls District Public School
23. Creative Computer – personally taken image(s)
manipulated and printed. Incude a 4”x6” of original print(s) attached to back of mounting.
ROBERTA LANE CASH AWARD for highest points in Class T-1, Amateur Photography
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Class T-2 Amateur Photography, Junior Division
Rules:
1. Open to boys and girls under 18 years of age on August 31st of this year.
2. No entry fee required.
3. All entries must be mounted with a border not to exceed 3.8 cm. (1-1/2”)
4. Print size may be 4 x 6”, 5 x 7”, 8 x 10”. (Digital prints are acceptable.)
Prizes:1st: $4.00
2nd: $3.00
3rd: $2.00
Ages 10 and under (as of August 31 of this year):
Colour:
1. Nature walk
2. Friendship
3. Piece of Farm Machinery at Work
4. Dress-Up
5. Mailbox 6. Barn
7. Someone eating corn on the cob
New Age
Groups
Ages 11 to 18 (as of August 31 of this year):
Colour:
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Around the World (please label where photograph was taken)
Rainy Days
Winter Wonderland
Up Close and Personal
Eyes of a Pet (Domestic, Wild or Farm Animal)
Tower or Steeple
Gate
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K.C. McNally, Owner/Operator
10732 John Street Road
Murillo, Ontario P0T 2G0
935-2262
“For all your gravel hauling needs.”
Municipality of Neebing
4766 Hwy 61 Neebing, Ontario P7C 0B5
Tel: (807) 474-5331 • Fax: (807) 474-5332
Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Harasen . . . . . . . . . . . 475-9629
Councillor for Blake . . . . . Roger Shott . . . . . . . . . . . . . 964-2270
Councillor for Crooks . . . Bev Dale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 964-2920
Councillor for Pardee . . . . James Jeffery . . . . . . . . . . . 964-2797
Councillor for Pearson . . Maureen Schmidt. . . . . . . . . 473-8513
Councillor for Scoble . . . . Beverly Mercer. . . . . . . . . . . 628-0109
Councillor-at-Large . . . . . Dawne Kilgour. . . . . . . . . . . 964-2750
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Thank You
Volunteers!
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Class T-3 “After the Fair” Photo Competition
For Pictures Taken at this Year’s Fair. Competition Open to Anyone. Prizes: 1st $10.00
Objectives:
1. To publicize the activities of the Hymers Agricultural Society Fall Fair.
2. To promote interest in exhibiting through photography.
3. To share new and different ideas with other Societies.
4. To establish a supply of coloured photos for the Hymers Agricultural Society.
Rules and Regulations:
1. All photos must be taken at the 2009 Hymers Fall Fair.
2. Pictures must be submitted in the method in which they are listed in the categories below.
3. All photos and CDs will become the property of the Hymers Agricultural Society.
4. Exhibitor may enter only once in each section.
5. Each entry must be identified on back of bristol board with exhibitor’s name, address, phone number, section number and description.
6. Judging will be done by a committee approved by the Hymers Agricultural Society executive.
7. All winning photos will be sent to the O.A.A.S. (Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies) Convention.
8. All entries must be sent to Debbie Hoover, Secretary, 97 Cox Crescent, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 7K7 — no later than October 31, 2009.
Sections
Categories for 2x2 Slides, Digital Images (images downloaded onto CD)
HUMAN INVOLVEMENT:
1. Youth Participation – ie: exhibit/display/ribbons won/etc.
2. Adult/Senior Involvement – ie: working/displaying/enjoying
3. CANDID shot of people having fun at the Fair.
4. CANDID shot of someone too pooped to participate anymore.
DISPLAYS:
5. Most unusual Display at the Fair
6. Homecraft at the Fair
7. Live Action Shows
ANIMALS:
8. Livestock
9. Pet Show
10. Live Demos
11. Birds/Small Animals
PROMOTIONAL:
12. Showing Fair Identification – ie: ribbons/displays/ advertising “Hymers”
13. What is this years fair theme? Displays, signs, etc. displaying the Flower Power theme.
14. Quilts/Handcrafts at the Fair – your viewpoint
Categories for PRINTS (4x6 or 5x7 mounted on Bristol board with 1” border)
15. Children at the Fair
16. People/creatures and critters at the Fair
17. Something “new” at this year’s fair
Hymers
Ice Cream Booth
Open All Day Sunday & Monday
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Award Donors & Prize List Advertisers 2009
10-4 Driving & Career Academy
AGC Flat Glass
A-1 Sewage Services (1989) Ltd.
Alzheimer Society Thunder Bay
Anonymous
Atwood Labine Arnone McCartney LLP
Avon
Barbara Viehbeck
Belluz Farms
Bennett’s Bakery & Deli
Betty and Lorne Blaikie
Blake Funeral Chapel
Brule Creek Farms
Cal-Gas Inc.
Canada Games Complex
Canadian Lakehead Exhibition
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Tire – Arthur Street
Carole Klapprat
Central Canada Fuels & Lubricants
Cindy and Shannon Stein
Coca-Cola Bottling Ltd.
Colosimo Music Store & Studio
Creekside Nursery
Crock-N-Dial Sandwiches
Currie’s Copy Shop Inc.
Dat’s Scrapbooking
Daytona’s Restaurant and Sports Bar
Dreamfields Riding Centre
Engineering Northwest Ltd.
Fabricland Distributors
Founders’ Museum & Pioneer Village
Frank’s Alternate Energy
Green Acre Variety
Half-Way Motors (1989) Ltd.
Hertz Equipment Rentals
Hoito Restaurant
Holland Bakery
Holland Enterprises
Holmes Roofing & Sheet Metal
Investors Group – Millie Gormely
J B Evans Ltd.
Jack & Grace McLaren
Jane Oldale
Jenkens Funeral Home, Cremation &
Reception Centre
Joseph Webb
Kakabeka Falls Legion Branch 225
Kam Ridge Manufacturing
Kershaw Well Services
Kiwanis Club of Westfort
Lafarge – Ready Mix
Lakehead Region Conservation
Authority
Landale Gardens
Loudon Brothers Wholesale
Makkinga Construction
McKitricks
Miller Precast Ltd.
Ming Car Care Centre
Murillo Variety
Nalmac Trucking
Napa Auto Parts
Napa Canada
Narwhal Stamp & Coin
Northern Lights Credit Union
OAS – Murillo Fair
Old Dutch Foods Ltd.
Painted Turtle Art Shop
Per-Hol Construction Ltd.
Pizza Hut
Potter Environmental
Primary Foto Source
Provincial Alliance Credit Union
Pye Brothers Fuels
R J Buys & Associates –
The Co-Operators
Rink-Tec International Inc.
Robert Antoniazzi Holdings Limited
Roberta Lane
Rollason Flowers Limited
Rosslyn Service
Santorelli’s Husky Truck Stop
Sears Carpet & Upholstery Care
Slate River Veterinary Services
Sooters
Superior Bowladrome
TBT Engineering
Team 100 Realty Inc.
– Barbara McEwen
The Dog House
The Fire Hydrant
The Framing Post
Threads In Time
Thunder Bay Co-Op and Farm Supplies
Thunder Bay Federation of Agriculture
Thunder Bay Feeds Ltd.
Thunder Bay Historical Museum
Society
Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra
Thunder Oak Cheese Farm
Township of Conmee
Township of Gillies
Township of O’Connor
Twinport Tire Service Ltd.
Unitized Manufacturing (1997) Limited
Valley Fire Protection and Services
Limited
Vanderwees Green Houses Inc.
Wal-mart
A Sincere Thank You…
to the merchants of Thunder Bay and District for
your generous donations and assistance.
you helped HYmers Fair
—The Board of Directors, Hymers Agricultural
Society
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