Homecraft Competition

Rules & Regulations

HOMECRAFT DEPARTMENT

IMPORTANT DATES

  • ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
  • LATE ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
  • ENTRY TAGS READY FOR PICKUP: Friday, September 13, 2024.
  • BRINGING HOMECRAFT EXHIBITS: Homecraft exhibits to be delivered to the Commonwell Exhibition Building on Monday, September 16, 2024, between 9:00 am to 8:00 pm - Judging begins Tuesday morning.
  • BRINGING MANORS & SPECIAL NEEDS EXHIBITS: Manors & Special Needs exhibits to be delivered to the Commonwell Exhibition Buiding by 2:00PM Friday, September 13, 2024.
  • REMOVING EXHIBITS: Exhibits may be picked up on Monday, September 23, 2024, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. *Please note there will no longer be Sunday pickup. Exhibit identification card required for pickup.

NOTES

  • Completed entry forms may be submitted by fax, phone, email, delivered in-person to the LEX office, or completed online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/lindsayex
  • ADMINISTRATION FEE: $10.00 must accompany all entry forms except in: Special Needs (9001 - 9028) and Manor (9101- 9162).
  • LATE FEE: $5.00 per entry form.
  • When making entries use 4 DIGITS. The first 2 are DIVISION number & second 2 are CLASS number.

COMMITTEE: Chairperson Suzanne Barker; Suzanne Brown, Jody Clements, Jane Durward, Bev Fisher, Lois Found, Barb Francis, Judy Harris, Karen Heaslip, Margaret Huitson, Holli Lee, Eleanor Mahood, Valerie Markle, Barbara Maschke, Debbie McColl, Pat Presley, Barbara Quibell, Audrey Quibell, Mary Lou Smith, & Sonya Whitaker.

SECTION CHAIRPERSONS

Canning & Preserving: MaryLou Smith & Karen Heaslip
Handicrafts: Jody Clements
Shop Craft Hobbies:
Jody Clements
Baking: Barb Francis
Quilts & Rugs: Valerie Markle & Bev Fisher
Art & Photography: Pat Presley
Clothing: Lois Found
Manors & Special Needs: Eleanor Mahood


HOMECRAFT RULES & REGULATIONS

  1. EXHIBITOR: Each Exhibitor must pay a $10.00 administration fee. Administration fee must accompany all entry forms except in: Special Needs (9001 - 9028), and Manor (9101- 9162).
  2. ENTRY CLOSING DATE: Closing date for Homecraft entries is WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024. Entry forms received after this time will be charged A LATE FEE OF $5.00. ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRY FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024.
  3. ENTRIES ALLOWED: Exhibitors may make ONE ENTRY only and receive ONE PRIZE only in each class.
  4. TAGS: Exhibitor tags will be ready for pick up at the LEX office after 9:00 am Friday, September 13, 2024. Tags may not be picked up at the time of bringing in entry forms. ** Tags must be attached to the exhibit with flap closed upon Drop-Off.** Tags do not need to be signed. ** ENTRY TAGS MUST NOT BE ALTERED OR CHANGED BY THE EXHIBITOR. ARTICLES WITH ALTERED TAGS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AND NOT JUDGED. The Lindsay Exhibition Homecraft Committee reserves the right to open all entry tags after judging has been completed.
  5. EXHIBIT DROP-OFF: Exhibits should be brought to the Commonwell Exhibition Building between 9:00 am and 8:00 pm on Monday, September 16, 2024. MANORS & SPECIAL NEEDS entries must be dropped off by 2:00 pm on Friday, September 13, 2024.
  6. JUDGING: MANORS & SPECIAL NEEDS judging will begin Friday, September 13 at 2:00 pm. ALL OTHER DIVISIONS judging begins Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 9:00 am.
  7. EXHIBIT PICK-UP: Exhibitors must present their Exhibitor Card to claim their articles. Exhibits may not be removed until Monday, September 23, 2024, after 9:00 am and must be removed by 7:00 pm. *Please note there will no longer be Sunday pickup.
  8. NEW EXHIBITS ONLY. (Excluding quilts) All items entered for competition must be NEW work, made by the exhibitor and completed since September 2023, this rule applies to all Homecraft classes (except quilts) and will be strictly enforced. Items shown in previous years will be disqualified.
  9. All articles for competition must be strictly the production of the person making the entry unless otherwise specified in the class description. Articles must not have any identifying name or label on them.
  10. Articles soiled, defaced by wear, or having unpleasant odour may not be eligible for competition.
  11. ABSENCE OF COMPETITION: In the absence of competition in any section or if articles exhibited are of inferior quality, the judge will award only such premiums as they deem the exhibits merit. Judges are asked to adhere to this rule.
  12. FRAUD: Upon the discovery of any fraud, deception, or dishonest practice, either in the preparation, ownership, or any fraudulent representation concerning any article exhibited, the Committee shall have the power to withhold the payment of any or all the premiums awarded to the Exhibitor proven to be guilty of such an offense.
  13. RESPONSIBILITY: While the Committee members will take every possible precaution under the circumstances to ensure the safety of articles sent to the LEX, the owners themselves must take the risk of exhibiting. Should any article be accidentally damaged, lost, or stolen, the Committee members will give all the assistance in their power towards its discovery, but no payment for the value thereof will be made.
  14. NO “FOR SALE” SIGNAGE: Exhibits may not be sold in the Exhibition Building. No advertising or signs will be allowed on exhibits. Exhibits are not to be sold at or during the fair in the exhibit hall.
  15. The Homecraft Committee reserves the right to interpret their own rules and regulations.
  16. Article means one item as specified. Pair means two.
  17. "Size” where specified is important - please read rules carefully.
  18. Individuals who sponsor a ‘Special’ class in the Homecraft Division will not be eligible to enter in that particular class. This pertains to all Homecraft special classes.
  19. Absolutely no cannabis or cannabis by-products allowed.
  20. PRIZE MONEY: Prize money won will be paid by cheque and mailed in October. Cheques MUST be cashed by April 1, 2025.
  21. For classes with less than 5 entries, prize money will only be awarded for 1st and 2nd placed exhibits. For classes with 5 entries or more, prize money will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placed exhibits. For classes where a gift certificate or other item is awarded in lieu of prize money, the associated prizes will be awarded to all placings, including any prize money. Sponsored classes are paid in full, regardless of the number of entries.

OAAS BUTTER TART COMPETITION

(no fruit, no nuts)

Rules for 2024 Fairs & 2025 Convention

  1. Please review the General Competition Rules document.
  2. Entry must be made solely by the person entering the competition. (including the pastry).
  3. Number of butter tarts to be shown at local fair/exhibition to be determined by each individual fair/exhibition.

District Competition

  1. A total of 6 tarts will be required to be shown. Tarts must be on a clean, sturdy plate (no paper plates) inside of a clear plastic bag with the exhibitor’s name, mailing address and fair represented.
  2. The size of the tarts must be full size tarts. (no mini or bite size tarts) and must not contain fruit or nuts (ie. no raisins, no pecans)
  3. If the exhibitor has won at more than one fair, the one closest to the exhibitor’s home address is the agricultural society from which the entry will be sent to the district competition. The other agricultural societies may send their second place winner into the district competition. An exhibitor may only enter into one district competition.

Provincial Competition

  1. A total of 6 tarts will be required to be shown. Tarts must be on a clean, sturdy plate (no paper plates) inside of a clear plastic bag with the exhibitor’s name, mailing address and district represented.
  2. The size of the tarts must be full size tarts. (no mini or bite size tarts) and must not
    contain fruit or nuts (ie. no raisins, no pecans).
  3. 1st and 2nd place entries will not be returned to exhibitor but will be placed up for auction at the convention.

Provincial Prize Money – 1st- $50.00 2nd- $30.00 3rd- $20.00
Prizes donated by Gay Lea Foods Co-operative

Judging Standard
20 General Appearance
40 Crust
40 Filling




      Community Service Project

      COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT - DIVISION 80

      All entries entered into this division will become the property of the Lindsay Exhibition Homecraft Committee & will be donated to the charity listed below the class.


      Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10

      Classes:

      1.

      Pet Blanket

      All entries will be donated to the local Humane Society.
      - 22" x 22"

      Sponsor: Judy Harris

      2.

      Manor Gift Baskets

      Top placed baskets will be donated to the top placed Retirement Homes/Nursing Homes who have residents competing in the Manors Division 91.
      Any remaining baskets will be donated to other participating nursing homes.
      - A gift basket of art supplies for a Retirement Home/Nursing Home.
      - Example: markers, pencil crayons, yarn, craft paper, glue, coloured pens, paint, paint brushes, glitter, adult colouring books, etc.

      3.

      Ronald McDonald House Quilt

      All quilts will be dontated to the Ronald McDonald House Toronto.
      - New handmade quilts of anysize.

       
       
      Home Baking Specials

      HOME BAKING SPECIALS - DIVISION 81

      Please read rules and regulations carefully.

      • Absolutely no cannabis or cannabis by-products allowed.
      • All breads to be in plastic bags on a suitable plate.
      • All loaves and cakes should be on foil covered cardboard, no larger than the baked item.
      • All foods are to be covered with clear plastic bags were possible (no plastic wrap) and exhibited on a small white paper plate.
      • Entry tags to be stapled to the plate, but not through the plastic.
      • Foil pie plates need to be tempered in a 400°F oven for 15 minutes in order for the bottom crust to cook.
      • First, Second, & Third placed pies are donated to the LAS Homecraft Committee & Volunteers.

      Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $5

      Classes:

      1.

      Homemaker's Special

      - Suitably displayed in bun basket no larger than 9"
      - 3 Tarts of your choice
      - 3 Tea biscuits plain with raisins
      - 1 Jam of your choice (125 mL)

      Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $20

      Sponsor: Jody Clements

      2.

      Raisin Pie

      Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $20

      Sponsor: MaryLou Smith

      3.

      Pumpkin Pie

      Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $20

      Sponsor: Barb Francis

      4.

      Apple Pie

      - 2 Crusts, Plain.

      Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $20

      Sponsor: Eleanor Mahood

      5.

      Chocolate Cake

      - 8" x 8" square pan.
      - Must be iced.

      Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $20

      Sponsor: Holli Lee

      6.

      Shortbread Cookies

      - Submit 3 cookies ( made with butter)
      - Displayed on a small plate

      Sponsor: Lesterland Hackney Ponies

      7.

      Carrot Muffins

      - Submit 3 muffins

      Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $20

      Sponsor: Cornerstone Maine Anjou

      8.

      Maple Syrup Granola

      - Made using only the Maple Syrup Granola recipe provided on page 00.
      - Displayed in a closed container of your choice.

      Prizes: 1st: Will receive a jar of Maple Syrup Donated by Kennedy Farms, 2nd: $8 and Prize Money donated by Suzanne Barker.

      Sponsor: Suzanne Barker

      9.

      Chelsea Bun

      - Submit 4 to 6 buns.

      Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $20

      Sponsor: Barbara Maschke

      10.

      Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

      - Submit 3 cookies

      Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $20

      Sponsor: Suzanne Barker


      Maple Syrup Granola Recipe

      To be used for Class 13 & 26 of Division 80


      IngredientsInstructions
      2/3 CupMaple Syrup4 CupsOld Fashion Oats1.Preheat oven to 300ºF.
      1/3 CupPacked Brown Sugar1 CupSliced Almonds2.Combine maple syrup and sugar in a medium sauce pan, on medium heat. Stir frequently until the sugar has dissolved, then remove from heat.
      2 Tsp.Vanilla1 CupFlaked Coconut

      3.

      Add vanilla & stir in.
      1/2 CupSunflower Seeds4.In separate bowl, combine dry ingredients, reserve raisins/craisins. Once combined, add syrup mixture to dry ingredients. Stir until all dry ingredients are thoroughly covered.
      2 CupsRaisins OR Crasins5.Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray. Pour mixture onto sheet and spread evenly.
      6.Cook for 20 minutes, stirring at 5 minute intervals. Add raisins/craisins in last 10 minutes of cook time, then continue to stir at 5 minute intervals or until golden brown and crunchy.




         
         
         
        Home Baking

        HOME BAKING - DIVISION 82

        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

        Classes:

        1.

        Butter Tarts

        - Submit 6 full size tarts, plain.
        Winner will be eligible to compete at the OAAS District level in October.
        Refer to OAAS ButterTart Competition Rules in the Homecraft Department, Rules & Regulations

        2.

        White Bread

        - Machine made.

        3.

        Homemade Bread

        - Submit 1 loaf.
        - White bread (not machine made).

        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6

        4.

        Homemade Rolls

        - Submit 3 rolls.
        - White bread (not machine made).

        5.

        Plain Unglazed Tea Biscuits

        - Submit 3.

        6.

        Fruit Loaf

        - Choose ONE of: Banana, Pumpkin, Zuchini, Cherry, or Lemon (Must be named).
        - Use SMALL loaf pan.

        7.

        Muffins

        - Submit 3 of any variety (all the same), must be named.

        8.

        8" Iced Cake

        - Carrot OR Banana, must be named.

        9.

        Iced Cupcakes

        - Submit 3 of any variety, must be named.

        10.

        Tarts

        - Submit 3 of any variety (all the same), must be named.

        11.

        Baked Squares

        - Submit 3 of any variety (all the same), must be named.

        12.

        Unbaked Squares

        - Submit 3 of any variety (all the same), must be named.

        13.

        Iced Brownies

        - Submit 3.

        14.

        Favourite Cookies

        - Choose 1 variety and submit 3, must be named.

        15.

        Peanut Butter Cookies

        - Submit 3.

        16.

        Homemade Fudge

        - Submit 3 pieces of any flavour, must be named.




        HONEY BAKING SPECIALS

        The following classes are sponsored in Memory of Joe Valas



        17.

        Honey Oatmeal Cookies

        - Submit 3 cookies.
        - Bake using the recipe below.

        Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10

        Ingredients
        1 cup honey
        1/2 cup shortening
        1 egg, beaten
        1 1/2 cups sifted flour



        1/2 tsp salt
        1 2/3 cups rolled oats
        4 tbsp sour milk or buttermilk
        1/2 tsp baking soda
        1 cup raisins

        Instructions
        In a large bowl cream together honey and shortening.
        Beat in egg until smooth.
        Sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
        Mix with rolled oats. Add dry ingredients alternately with sour milk to creamed mixture. Mix well and stir in raisins.
        Drop by spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes.

        Makes 2 dozen cookies.


        18.

        Banana Raisin Muffins

        - Submit 3 muffins.
        - Bake using recipe below.

        Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10

        Ingredients
        1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
        2 tsp baking powder
        1/4 tsp baking soda
        1/2 tsp salt
        1/2 cup raisins
        1 cup mashed, ripe banana

        1/4 cup honey
        1 egg
        1 tbsp milk
        1/3 cup oil
        1/4 tsp vanilla

        Instructions
        Combine dry ingredients and raisins. Stir together honey, banana, egg, milk, oil and vanilla. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients. Stir just to blend.
        Fill greased muffin tins 3/4 full.
        Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
        Makes 12 muffins.


         
         
         
         
        Canning And Preserving

        CANNING and PRESERVING - DIVISION 83

        ABSOLUTELY NO CANNABIS OR CANNABIS BY-PRODUCTS ALLOWED

        • Must be made after September 2023.
        • All jars must be clean and free of mould and rust.
        • All jars must be properly sealed with new tops with screw bands (no rust).
        • Must state date made.
        • No artificial colouring.
        • No freezer jam.

        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

        Classes:

        1.

        Raspberry Jam

        - 125 mL jar

        2.

        Strawberry Jam

        - 125 mL jar

        3.

        Peach Jam

        - 125 mL jar

        4.

        Jam - Any Variety Not Listed

        - Must be labeled.
        - 125 mL jar

        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6

        5.

        Marmalade - Any Variety

        - Must be labeled.
        - 125 mL jar

        6.

        Red Currant Jelly

        - 125 mL jar

        7.

        Grape Jelly

        - 125 mL jar

        8.

        Red Pepper Jelly

        - 125 mL jar

        9.

        Jelly - Any Variety Not Listed

        - Must be labeled
        - 125 mL jar

        10.

        Canned Peaches

        - 500 mL

        11.

        Canned Pears

        - 500 mL

        12.

        Applesauce

        - 500 mL

        13.

        Mixed Fruit Sauce

        - 500 mL




        PICKLED PRODUCTS



        14.

        Chili Sauce

        - 250 mL jar

        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6

        15.

        Corn Relish

        - 250 mL jar

        16.

        Green Hot Dog Relish

        - 250 mL jar

        17.

        Zucchini Relish

        - 250 mL jar

        18.

        Relish - Open, Any Variety Not Listed

        - Must be labeled.
        - 250 mL jar

        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6

        19.

        Dill Pickles

        - 500 mL jar

        20.

        Mustard Pickles

        - 500 mL jar

        21.

        Bread & Butter Pickles

        - 500 mL jar

        22.

        Sweet Mixed Pickles

        - 500 mL jar

        23.

        Spiced Pickled Beets

        - 500 mL jar

        24.

        Pickled Beets

        - 500 mL jar

        25.

        Pickles - Open, Any Variety Not Listed

        - Must be labeled.
        - 500 mL jar

        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6

        26.

        Boiled Salad Dressing

        - 125 mL jar

        27.

        Salsa Sauce

        - 125 mL jar

         
         
        Clothing

        CLOTHING - DIVISION 84


        ADULT CLOTHING - Size XS - XXL

        • To be sewn unless otherwise specified.
        • Securely attach (safety pin or staple) a fabric swatch to sewn items.
        • Securely attach (safety pin or staple) a sample of yarn(s) and label(s) to knitted or crocheted items.

        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

        Classes:

        1.

        Half Apron

        - Sample of fabric swatch attached.

        2.

        Kitchen Apron With Bib

        - Sample of fabric swatch attached.

        3.

        Exercise, Bathing Suit, Dance, or Skating Outfit

        - Stretchy Fabric.
        - Sample of fabric swatch attached.

        4.

        Dress with Sleeves

        - Sample of fabric swatch attached.

        5.

        Sundress or Jumper Fabric

        - Sample of fabric swatch attached.

        6.

        Jacket

        - Not Fleece
        - Sample of fabric swatch attached.

        7.

        Poncho/Cape

        - Any Material.
        - Sample of material attached.

        8.

        Adult Knee Length Skirt

        - With OR without zipper.
        - Any Pattern.
        - Sample of fabric swatch attached.

        9.

        Adult Shirt

        - Any Fabric.
        - Any Style.
        - Sample of fabric swatch attached.

        10.

        Adult Blouse

        - Sample of fabric swatch attached.

        11.

        Adult Pants

        - Sample of fabric swatch attached.

        12.

        Adult Sleep Wear

        - Sample of fabric swatch attached.

        13.

        Adult Shorts

        - Sample of fabric swatch attached.

        14.

        Adult Scarf

        - Not Fleece.
        - Attach material swatch with entry.

        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6

        15.

        Adult Vest

        - Any fabric OR fleece.
        - Sample of fabric swatch attached.

        16.

        Knitted Adult Hat

        - Hand Knitted
        - Sample of yarn and label attached.

        17.

        Knitted Adult Cardigan OR Pullover

        - Hand Knitted
        - Sample of yarn and label attached.

        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6

        18.

        Knitted Adult Infinity / Cowl Scarf

        - Hand Knitted
        - Sample of yarn and label attached.

        19.

        Knitted Adults Mitts

        - Hand Knitted
        - Sample of yarn and label attached.

        20.

        Knitted Adult Slippers

        - Hand Knitted
        - Sample of yarn and label attached.

        21.

        SPECIAL - Knitted Socks

        - Hand Knitted
        - Sample of yarn and label attached.

        Prizes: 1st: Skein of wool, 2nd: $15 gift certificate, 3rd: $10 gift certificate

        Sponsor: Aberdeen's Wool Company

        22.

        SPECIAL - Knitted Shawl

        - Knitted
        - Sample of yarn and label attached.

        Prizes: 1st: Skein of wool, 2nd: $15 gift certificate, 3rd: $10 gift certificate

        Sponsor: Aberdeen's Wool Company

        23.

        Knitted or Crochet Adult Vest

        - Hand Knitted or Crocheted
        - Sample of yarn and label attached.

        24.

        Crochet Adult Sweater

        - Sample of yarn and label attached.

        25.

        Crocheted Adult Hat

        - Sample of yarn and label attached.

        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6

        26.

        Crocheted Shawl OR Wrap

        - Sample of yarn and label attached.

        27.

        Crocheted Adult Slippers

        - Sample of yarn and label attached.

        28.

        Smittens

        - Mittens made from recycled sweaters.

        29.

        Open Class

        - Any other adult clothing item not listed above.
        - Sample of yarn and label attached.

        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6

        30.

        SPECIAL - Any Knitted Article Made From Wool.

        - Must include yarn label and pattern source for judging.

        Prizes: 1st: $150 Gift Certificate, 2nd: $75 Gift Certificate, 3rd: $50 Gift Certificate, 4th: $0

        Sponsor: Aberdeen's Wool Company



        CHILD'S CLOTHING - Size 1 year to 12 years


        31.

        Knitted Nordic Child's Pullover

        - Hand Knitted, Nordic Pattern.
        - Yoke pattern, no side or sleeve seams, may have pattern above cuff and waistband.
        - Sample of yarn and label attached.

        32.

        Knitted Child's Pullover

        - Hand Knitted
        - Any pattern other than Nordic.
        - Sample of yarn and label attached.

        33.

        Knitted Child's Cardigan

        - Hand Knitted
        - Sample of yarn and label attached.

        34.

        Knitted Child's Hat & Mitts

        - Hand Knitted
        - Sample of yarn and label attached.

        35.

        Knitted Child's Socks

        - Hand Knitted
        - Sample of yarn and label attached.

        36.

        Knitted Child's Slippers

        - Hand Knitted
        - Sample of yarn and label attached.

        37.

        Child's 2 Piece Set

        - Top & Bottom.
        - Sample of yarn and label attached.

        38.

        Child's Blouse

        39.

        Child's Skirt

        40.

        Child's Sundress

        - Fabric

        41.

        Child's Sleep Wear

        42.

        Open Class

        - Any hand knitted or crocheted article of child's clothing.
        - Not listed in classes 8431 - 8441.

        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6



        INFANT WEAR - Up to 24 months


        43.

        Knitted Infant's Sweater with Hood

        - Hand Knitted

        44.

        Knitted Infant's Sweater Coat, Bonnet & Booties

        - Hand Knitted.

        45.

        Knitted Infant's Dress

        - Hand Knitted.

        46.

        Knitted Infant's Shawl

        - Hand Knitted
        - Minimum 92 cm x 114 cm (36" x 45").

        47.

        Infant's Sleep Sack

        - Knitted or Crocheted

        48.

        Crochet Infant's Sweater Coat & Bonnet

        - Crocheted

        49.

        Crochet Infant's Dress

        - Crocheted

        50.

        Crochet Infant's Shawl

        - Crocheted
        - Minimum 92 cm x 114 cm (36" x 45").

        51.

        Infant's Romper

        52.

        Infant's Dress

        - Fabric

        53.

        Open Class

        - Any hand knitted or crocheted article of infant's clothing not listed above.

        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6

         
         
        Quilts & Handicrafts

        QUILTS & HANDICRAFTS - DIVISION 85


        SPECIAL RULES & REGULATIONS

        OAAS HAND QUILTED COMPETITION

        Division 85, Classes 1 - 6 & 11 - 21

        Rules for 2024 Fairs & 2025 Convention:

        1. Please review the General Competition Rules document.
        2. The quilt must be solely made, and hand quilted by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) fair to be eligible for this competition.
        3. Quilts to be measured on the perimeter. Total perimeter measurement to be a minimum of 324 inches. Note the quilt can be square, rectangular etc. All 4 sides must be measured to determine the perimeter measurement.
        4. The quilting must be through all 3 layers (top, batting and back) and not be mounted on a frame.
          The quilt may have a sleeve attached to the back for the purpose of hanging the quilt.
        5. The winning OAAS Hand Quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future OAAS fair, district and/or provincial competitions.
        6. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to give credit to the original designer of the quilt pattern based on copyright rules.

        District Competition

        1. Each local fair is entitled to send their best of show of all eligible hand quilts to the district competition.
        2. If the fair’s best of show hand quilt has won at more than one fair, the exhibitor must consider their own agricultural society as the one from which the quilt will be sent to the district meeting, otherwise it should be sent from the agricultural society nearest his/her home address. The other fairs at which this quilt was entered and won, may enter their second best of show hand quilt into the district competition.
        3. An exhibitor who wins more than one best of show title with different hand quilts at different fairs is entitled to enter each winning quilt in the district competition.
        4. If an exhibitor is exhibiting in more than one district, they are entitled to enter different winning quilts at different district competitions but cannot enter the same quilt at more than one district competition.
        5. The OAAS will award a ribbon to exhibitors of winning hand quilts at each district competition.
        6. A photo of the top three placed hand quilts at the district competition must accompany the “OAAS Championship Quilt Entry Form”

        Provincial Competition

        1. A $500.00 GRAND PRIZE and rosette will be awarded. The exhibitor will retain ownership of the quilt.
        2. A $100 RESERVE GRAND PRIZE will be awarded. The exhibitor will retain ownership of the quilt.

        Judging Standards
        25 General Appearance & Design
        20 Colour & Materials
        55 Workmanship

        • 30 Quilting
        • 10 Borders
        • 15 Binding and Picot

                OAAS MACHINE QUILTED COMPETITION

                Division 85, classes 22 - 32

                Rules for 2024 Fairs & 2025 Convention:

                1. Please review the General Competition Rules document.
                2. The quilt must be solely made, and machine quilted by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) fair to be eligible for this competition.
                3. Quilts to be measured on the perimeter. Total perimeter measurement to be a minimum of 324 inches. Note the quilt can be square, rectangular etc. All 4 sides must be measured to determine the perimeter measurement.
                4. The quilting must be through all 3 layers (top, batting and back) and not be mounted on a frame. The quilt may have a sleeve attached to the back for the purpose of hanging the quilt.
                5. The winning OAAS Machine Quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future OAAS fair, district and/or provincial competitions.
                6. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to give credit to the original designer of the quilt pattern based on copyright rules.
                7. The use of domestic, mid arm and/or long arm equipment is permitted on hand or computer guided machine quilt entries.

                District Competition

                1. Each local fair is entitled to send their best of show of all eligible machine quilts to the district competition.
                2. If the fair’s best of show machine quilt classes has won at more than one fair, the exhibitor must consider their own agricultural society as the one from which the quilt will be sent to the district meeting, otherwise it should be sent from the agricultural society nearest his/her home address. The other fairs at which this quilt was entered and won, may enter their second best of show machine quilt in the district competition.
                3. An exhibitor who wins more than one best of show title with different machine quilts at different fairs is entitled to enter each winning quilt in the district competition.
                4. If an exhibitor is exhibiting in more than one district, they are entitled to enter different winning quilts at different district competitions but cannot enter the same quilt at more than one district competition.
                5. The OAAS will award a ribbon to exhibitors of winning machine quilts at each district competition,
                6. A photo of the top three placed machine quilts at the district competition must accompany the “OAAS Championship Quilt Entry Form.

                Provincial Competition

                1. All quilts entered in the competition must be machine quilted.
                2. A $500.00 GRAND PRIZE and rosette will be awarded. The exhibitor will retain ownership of the quilt.
                3. A $100 RESERVE GRAND PRIZE will be awarded. The exhibitor will retain ownership of the quilt.

                Judging Standards

                25 General Appearance & Design
                20 Colour & Materials
                55 Workmanship

                • 30 Quilting
                • 10 Borders
                • 15 Binding and Picots

                      QUILTS and HANDICRAFTS - DIVISION 85

                      INCLUDES QUILTS, RUGS, AFGHANS, THROWS AND HANDICRAFTS

                      • Quilts must have been made since September 2021.
                      • Quilts may be shown in 2 consecutive years.
                      • All quilts to be hand quilted unless otherwise stated.
                      • Quilts created by more than one person must display names of all who contributed.
                      • Name of pattern (if known) must be attached.
                      • Please remove all pencil marks from quilts.


                      HAND QUILTING

                      • Please read full Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies qualification rules on the previous page to ensure your entry meets all qualification requirements.
                      • Exhibits to be 72" x 90" or 183 cm x 230 cm, as per OAAS Regulations
                      • All EXHIBITS IN CLASSES 8501 TO 8521 ARE TO BE HAND QUILTED
                      • Quilts can be peiced by machine.

                      Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $8

                      Classes:

                      1.

                      Piecework Quilt

                      2.

                      Piecework Quilt by Exhibitor

                      - Hand quilted by other/others.
                      - Not eligable for OAAS Hand Quilted Competition.

                      3.

                      Applique & Embroidery Quilt

                      4.

                      Piecework & Embroidery Quilt

                      5.

                      Reversible Quilt

                      - Judged on hand quilting only.

                      6.

                      Quilt by a First Time Quilter

                      - Judged on hand quilting only.

                      7.

                      Quilt with Pre-Printed (cheater) Panels

                      8.

                      Piecework Quilt

                      - Made by more than one person.
                      - Not eligible for OAAS Hand Quilted Competition.

                      9.

                      Applique Quilt

                      - Made by more than one person.
                      - Not eligible for OAAS Hand Quilted Competition.

                      10.

                      Piecework & Applique Quilt

                      - Made by more than one person.
                      - Not eligible for OAAS Hand Quilted Competition.

                      Prizes: 1st: $50 Gift Certificate, 2nd: $30 Gift Certificate, 3rd: $20 Gift Certificate, 4th: $0

                      Sponsor: Bolts and Bobbins

                      11.

                      Machine Embroidered Quilt

                      - Hand quilted with machine embroidery.

                      12.

                      Hand Embroidered Quilt

                      - Made by more than one person.

                      13.

                      Piecework Quilt Tied by Exhibitor

                      14.

                      SPECIAL - Quilt Done by a Senior

                      - 65 years and older.

                      Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $15

                      Sponsor: Suzanne Barker

                      15.

                      Sampler Quilt

                      16.

                      Crib Quilt

                      - Hand quilted.

                      17.

                      Wall Hanging

                      - Pieced & hand quilted.
                      - Min 100" perimeter.


                      MACHINE QUILTING

                      Please read full Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies(OAAS) qualification rules at the begining of DIVISION 85 to ensure your entry meets all qualification requirements.

                      *All EXHIBITS IN CLASSES 8522 TO 8532 ARE TO BE MACHINE QUILTED ON A DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE*

                      Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $8 unless otherwise stated

                      18.

                      Open Quilt Class

                      - Free motion quilted on a sit down machine.
                      - Made by one or more people.

                      Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10

                      Sponsor: Valerie Markle

                      19.

                      Pieced Wall Hanging

                      - Machine quilted by exhibitor.
                      - Total premimeter measurement to be 100" to 250".
                      - Must have a hanging sleeve.

                      Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12

                      20.

                      Machine Embroidered Quilt

                      - Machine quilted.

                      21.

                      Piecework Quilt

                      - Machine quilted by exhibitor.

                      22.

                      Piecework Applique Quilt

                      - Machine quilted.

                      23.

                      Quilt with Pre-Printed (cheater) Panels

                      - Machine quilted.

                      24.

                      Piecework Quilt Tied by Exhibitor

                      25.

                      Rag Quilt

                      - Machine quilted.

                      26.

                      Crib Quilt

                      - Machine quilted.

                      27.

                      Thread Painting on Printer Panel

                      Prizes: 1st: $50 and $50, 2nd: $30 and $30, 3rd: $20 and $20, 4th: $0

                      28.

                      Open Class - Quilted Article

                      - Any article not listed above.

                      Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12


                      LONG ARM QUILTING

                      Please read full Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies qualification rules on the previous page to ensure your entry meets all qualification requirements.


                      *All EXHIBITS IN CLASSES 8533 TO 8540 ARE TO BE QUILTED ON A LONG ARM*

                      Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $8 unless otherwise stated

                      29.

                      Piecework & Applique Quilt

                      - Quilted on a long arm by exhibitor.

                      Sponsor: Bev Fisher

                      30.

                      Machine Pieced Quilt

                      - Quilted by long arm machine made by more than one person, residing in the Kawartha Lakes.

                      Prizes: 1st: $50 Gift Certificate, 2nd: $30 Gift Certificate, 3rd: $20 Gift Certificate, 4th: $0

                      Sponsor: Appleseed Quiltworks

                      31.

                      Quilt

                      - Piecework by exhibitor and long arm pantograph quilted by exhibitor.

                      32.

                      Quilt

                      - Piecework by exhibitor and long arm pantograph quilted by someone other than exhibitor.

                      33.

                      Quilt

                      - Piecework by exhibitor and free-motion long arm quilted by exhibitor.

                      34.

                      Quilt

                      - Piecework by exhibitor and free-motion long arm quilted by someone other than exhibitor.

                      35.

                      Quilt

                      - Piecework by exhibitor and computer long-arm quilted by exhibitor.

                      36.

                      Quilt

                      - Piecework by exhibitor and computer long-arm quilted by someone other than exhibitor.


                      HANDICRAFTS

                      • Handicrafts must have been made since September 2023.
                      • Securely attach (safety pin or staple) a fabric swatch to sewn items.
                      • Securely attach(safety pin or staple a sample of yarn(s) and label(s) to knitted or chrochet items.

                      Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $8 unless otherwise stated

                        37.

                        Quilt Block

                        - Mounted & named.
                        - Minimum 12" x 12".

                        38.

                        Mini Quilt Block

                        - Mounted & named.
                        - Maximum 6" x 6".

                        39.

                        Pieced Quilt Top

                        40.

                        Appliqued Quilt Top

                        41.

                        Knitted Afghan or Throw

                        - Maximum 48" x 66".

                        42.

                        Crocheted Afghan or Throw

                        - Maximum 48" x 66".

                        43.

                        Crocheted Afghan or Throw

                        - Squares
                        - Minimum 48" x 66".

                        Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12

                        44.

                        Afghan or Throw

                        - Any other material (ex. fleece).
                        - Over 48" x 66".

                        45.

                        Open Crocheted or Knitted Article

                        - Any article not listed above.
                        - Maximum 48" x 66".

                        Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12

                        46.

                        Article of Swedish Weaving

                        47.

                        Open Class - Bedspread

                        48.

                        Rug

                        - Hooked on burlap linen.

                        49.

                        Rug

                        - Latched on canvas.
                        - Attach yarn samples.

                        50.

                        Rug

                        - Any other variety.

                        51.

                        Needlepoint Picture

                        - No petit point.
                        - Ready for hanging.
                        - No dowels.
                        - Picture frame over 10" x 12".

                        52.

                        Needlepoint Picture

                        - No petit point.
                        - Ready for hanging.
                        - No Dowels.
                        - Picture frame 10" x 12" or under.

                        53.

                        Needlepoint

                        - On plastic canvas.
                        - Not larger than 10" x 12".

                        54.

                        Cross Stitch

                        - Counted picture.
                        - Ready for hanging.

                        55.

                        Open Cross Stitch

                        - Any other article.
                        - Counted & finished.
                        - Not a picture or framed.
                        - Embrodiery thread sample attached to project.

                        56.

                        Crocheted Doily

                        - Mounted on bristol board (no staples).
                        - 12" or under.

                        57.

                        Knitted Doily

                        - Mounted on bristol board (no staples).
                        - 12" or under.

                        58.

                        Fabric Tablecloth

                        -Minimum 36" x 36".

                        Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12

                        59.

                        Tote Bag

                        - Any material.
                        - No larger than 16" x 18".

                        60.

                        Purse with Clasp or Zipper Closure

                        - Maximum 12" x 18".

                        61.

                        Embroidered Pillowcase

                        - Submit 1.
                        - Hand embroidery.
                        - Coloured embroidery.

                        62.

                        Lace Trimmed Pillowcase

                        - Submit 1.
                        - Crocheted lace trim.

                        63.

                        Fabric Pillow Sham

                        - Submit 1.

                        64.

                        Pieced Table Runner

                        Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12

                        65.

                        Open Class - Embroidered Article

                        - Any hand embroidered article not listed above.
                        - Any crewel.

                        Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12

                        66.

                        Tea Cozy

                        - Not to be displayed with tea pot.

                        67.

                        Egg Warmer

                        68.

                        Oven Mitts

                        - 1 Pair.

                        69.

                        Practical Pot Holders

                        - 1 Pair.

                        70.

                        Decorative Pot Holders

                        - 1 Pair.

                        Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12

                        71.

                        Hot Dish Mats

                        - Set of 2.

                        Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12

                        72.

                        Handmade Dish Cloth

                        73.

                        Placemats

                        - Set of 2.
                        - Any mediam.

                        74.

                        Open Class - Article of Creative Stitchery

                        - Use of a kit is permitted.

                        75.

                        Folded Star

                        - Any article.

                        76.

                        Crocheted Cushion

                        77.

                        Knitted Cushion

                        78.

                        Patchwork Cushion

                        79.

                        Machine Quilted Cushion

                        80.

                        Hand Embroidered Cushion

                        81.

                        Children's Novelty Cushion

                        82.

                        Fancy Cushion

                        83.

                        Celtic Design Cushion

                        84.

                        Open Class - Cushion

                        - Any article not listed above.

                        Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12

                        85.

                        Pair of Dressed Dolls

                        - No false bottoms (i.e. air fresheners).

                        86.

                        Pair of Animals

                        - Stuffed & dressed.

                        87.

                        Doll

                        - 1 Doll stuffed & dressed.

                        88.

                        Doll Dressed in Fabric Clothing

                        - 1 Doll.
                        - Judged on clothing only.

                        89.

                        Doll Dressed in Crocheted Clothing

                        - 1 Doll.
                        - Judged on clothing only.

                        90.

                        Doll Dressed in Knitted Clothing

                        - 1 Doll.
                        - Judged on clothing only.

                        91.

                        Stuffed Animal

                        92.

                        Cabbage Patch Doll's Outfit

                        93.

                        Child's Toy

                        - 1 Article.

                        94.

                        Infant's Toy

                        - 1 Article.

                        Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12

                        95.

                        Child's Hand Puppet

                        96.

                        Open Class

                        - Any article not listed above (named).
                        - Not over 16" in any direction.

                         
                         
                         
                         
                        Handcrafted Hobbies


                        HANDCRAFTED HOBBIES - DIVISION 86

                        • Including Christmas Decorations.
                        • Handicrafts must have been made since September, 2023.
                        • Securely attach (safety pin or staple) a fabric swatch to sewn items.

                        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

                        Classes:

                        1.

                        Decorative Table Center Piece

                        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6

                        2.

                        Arrangement of Artificial Flowers

                        - Maximum 16" high.

                        3.

                        Diamond Art

                        - Not to exceed 12" x 18".

                        4.

                        Needle Felted Artical

                        - maximum 12" x 12" x 12"

                        5.

                        Bead Work

                        - Label what type of bead work.

                        6.

                        Fall Door Decoration

                        - Maximum 14".

                        7.

                        Decorated Wreath

                        - Other than Christmas decoration.

                        - Fitted with hanger.
                        - No ceramic.
                        - Maximum 14"

                        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6

                        8.

                        Folk Art - Painted on Wood

                        - Maximum 12"

                        9.

                        Folk Art - Painted on Something Other Than Wood

                        - Maximum 12"

                        10.

                        Handmade Candle

                        11.

                        Scrapbooking Page

                        - Any theme.

                        - Maximum 12" x 12"

                        12.

                        Handmade Jewellery

                        - Submit 1 item.

                        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6

                        13.

                        Open Class

                        - Any article not listed in classes 86-1 to 86-12 (must be named).

                        - Maximum 12"


                        CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS


                        14.

                        Christmas Gift Bag

                        - Fabric

                        - Maximum 18" x 18"

                        15.

                        Christmas Table Runner

                        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6

                        16.

                        Christmas Door Decoration

                        17.

                        Fabric Christmas Stocking

                        18.

                        Christmas Wall Decoration

                        - Ready to hang.

                        - Maximum 10" x 18".

                        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6

                        19.

                        Christmas Wall Hanging - ready to hang

                        - Maximum 20" x 36".

                        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6

                        20.

                        Christmas Wreath - open - ready to hang

                        - Maximum 15" in diameter

                        21.

                        Christmas Tree Skirt

                        22.

                        Christmas Place Mats

                        - Submit 2

                        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6

                        23.

                        Advent Calendar

                        24.

                        Open Class - Any Tree Decoration

                        - Submit 3 of the same medium.

                        - Any other than above.
                        - Mounted.

                         
                         
                         
                        Shop Craft Hobbies


                        SHOP CRAFT HOBBIES - DIVISION 87

                        Prize Money for this Division is Sponsored by: Jody Clements, Lindsay ON

                        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

                        Classes:

                        1.

                        Article of Stained Glass

                        2.

                        Birdhouse

                        - No kits.
                        - A functional handmade bird house.

                        3.

                        Any Wooden Article

                        - Hand carved
                        - Must be dated

                        4.

                        Any Finished Wooden Article

                        - Open to beginners only.
                        - Must be dated.

                        5.

                        Intarsia

                        6.

                        Recycled Article Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6, others: $0

                        - Any medium.
                        - Maximum 18" x 18".

                        7.

                        Child's Toy

                        - 12" to 16" in any direction.

                        8.

                        Any Turned Article

                        - Finished, wood.
                        - Must be dated.

                        9.

                        Open Class (Advanced)

                        Art


                        ART - DIVISION 88

                        • All exhibits must be secured and WIRED for hanging.
                        • No clips, string or saw tooth hangers etc.
                        • Please attach entry tag with string.
                        • All work must have been made since September, 2023. No electronic reproduction of orignial artwork.
                        • No pairs or collections.
                        • Exhibits of each artwork must be plainly marked "COPIED" or "ORIGINAL". Firmly secured.
                        • Not to exceed 24" x 30" including frame. Depth not to exceed 6".
                        • Any photography medium must be entered under PHOTOGRAPHY Division 89.

                        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

                        Judge: Chris Mann

                        Classes:

                        1.

                        Landscape

                        - Any medium.

                        2.

                        Dreamscape

                        - Any medium.

                        3.

                        Wildlife

                        - Any medium.

                        4.

                        Portrait

                        - Any medium.

                        5.

                        Still Life

                        - Any medium.

                        6.

                        Figure Drawing

                        - Any medium.

                        7.

                        Pen & Ink

                        - Open subject.

                        8.

                        Historical Landmark within the City of Kawartha Lakes

                        - Any medium.
                        - Give name & location of landmark.

                        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6, others: $0

                        9.

                        Non-Objective

                        - Any medium.

                        10.

                        Sculpture

                        - Any medium.

                        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6, others: $0

                        11.

                        Open Subject

                        - Mixed mediums.
                        - Identify mediums used.
                        - Minimum of 2 media used.

                        Crayola Special

                        $50 to exhibitor with the most points in classes 8801 to 8811

                        *Not to be awarded to any one exhibitor more than 2 consecutive years

                        Prize: $50

                        Sponsor: Crayola Canada

                        Photography


                        PHOTOGRAPHY - DIVISION 89

                        • Open to amateurs NOT professionals.
                        • Photographs not more than 4" x 6".
                        • All exhibits MUST BE MOUNTED on black or white construction paper or bristol board, no larger than 6" x 8".
                        • Photographs must not have been entered in this competition previously.
                        • Photographs must be printed on proper photo paper.
                        • Only one entry per class.
                        • No digitally enhanced photos. Except for the Specials.
                        • No photos downloaded from the internet.

                        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

                        Classes:

                        1.

                        Architecture

                        2.

                        Farm Animal

                        3.

                        Flower

                        - 1 Bloom

                        4.

                        Water in Motion

                        5.

                        Portrait of a Person

                        6.

                        Farm Crop

                        - Colour or black and white.

                        7.

                        Animal in Motion

                        8.

                        Bird

                        9.

                        Reflection

                        10.

                        Children

                        - Show more than one child.

                        11.

                        Stormy Weather

                        12.

                        Summer Scene

                        - Colour or black and white.

                        13.

                        Fungus on Tree Stump

                        14.

                        Campfire

                        15.

                        Portrait

                        - Black & white.

                        16.

                        Macro

                        - Photography producing photographs of small items larger than life size.

                        17.

                        Funniest Pet

                        In memory of Yvonne Chambers

                        Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10

                        Sponsor: Anna Cleary

                        18.

                        Animal Attraction

                        - 1 Animal & 1 Person.

                        Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $20

                        Sponsor: Suzanne Barker

                        19.

                        Generations

                        - 3 Generations

                        20.

                        Open Class - Digitally Enhanced Photo

                        - Include original & enhanced picture.

                        Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10

                        Sponsor: Jody Clements

                        21.

                        SPECIAL - One Photograph Depicting LEX Theme "HARVESTING HERITAGE"

                        - 4" x 6"

                        Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $25

                        Sponsor: Evelyn Chambers

                        Special Needs

                        SPECIAL NEEDS - DIVISION 90

                        • NO ADMINISTRATION FEE REQUIRED for SPECIAL NEEDS classes. Rules for special needs classes only.
                        • Entries delivered to the Commonwell Exhibition Building by: 2:00 pm FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024.
                        • All articles must be handmade.
                        • Baking to be displayed on a small paper plate and in a clear plastic bag, no plastic wrap.
                        • No paper on muffins. Cupcakes must have paper.
                        • ABSOLUTELY NO CANNABIS OR CANNABIS BY-PRODUCTS ALLOWED.
                        • Must be made after September 2023.
                        • All jars must be clean and free of mould and rust.
                        • All Jars must be properly sealed with new tops with screw bands (no rust).
                        • Must state date made.
                        • No artificial colouring.
                        • No freezer jams.

                        Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

                        Classes:

                        1.

                        Cookies

                        - Submit 3 on a small plate.
                        - Must be named.

                        2.

                        Rice Krispie Squares

                        - Submit 3 on a small plate.

                        3.

                        Muffins

                        - Submit 3 on a small plate.
                        - Must be named.

                        Sponsor: Jody Clements

                        4.

                        Brownies

                        - Submit 3 on a small plate.

                        Sponsor: Jody Clements

                        5.

                        Cupcakes

                        - Submit 3 on a small plate, un-iced.
                        - Must be named.

                        6.

                        Loaf

                        - Any variety.
                        - Must be named.

                        Sponsor: Jody Clements

                        7.

                        Jam or Jelly

                        - 1 Jar.
                        - Not freezer jam or jelly.

                        8.

                        Salsa

                        - Single 125mL jar.

                        9.

                        Article of Embroidery

                        10.

                        Quilted Article

                        11.

                        Stuffed Toy

                        12.

                        Cushion

                        13.

                        Shower Gift

                        Sponsor: Jody Clements

                        14.

                        Hand Knitted Article

                        15.

                        Article Made from Popsicle Sticks

                        - Maximum 8" x 10"

                        16.

                        Christmas Tree Decorations

                        - Submit 3
                        - Mounted

                        17.

                        Article Made of Wood

                        - Maximum 8" x 10"

                        18.

                        Decorated Wood Article Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6

                        - Maximum 8" x 10"

                        19.

                        Pressed Flowers

                        20.

                        Scrap Booking Page

                        - With captions
                        - Maximum 12" x 12"

                        21.

                        Wreath

                        - Ready to hang
                        - Maximum 14" diameter

                        22.

                        Birdhouse or Bird Feeder

                        Sponsor: Jody Clements

                        23.

                        Pencil Sketch

                        - Maximum 12" x 14"

                        Sponsor: Jody Clements

                        24.

                        Painting

                        - Painted on a pre-printed form.
                        - Maximum 12" x 14"

                        25.

                        Painting on Canvas Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6

                        - Maximum 12" x 14"

                        Sponsor: Jody Clements

                        26.

                        Painting on Paper

                        - Maximum 8.5" x 11"

                        27.

                        Colouring Page

                        - From adult colouring book.

                        28.

                        Open Class Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6

                        - Any article not listed in classes 9001 to 9027.

                        Manors


                        MANORS - DIVISION 91

                        • Open to all residents of Manors, Senior Citizen Homes, Hospitals, Chronic Care and Adult Day Care Centres.
                        • RESIDENT'S FIRST NAME, LAST INITAL, and the MANOR NAME MUST be on the entry tag.
                        • Article means one item, not a set.
                        • One entry only per exhibitor per class.
                        • No Jig Saw puzzles.
                        • NO ADMINISTRATION FEE is required for the MANORS DIVISION.
                        • Entries MUST be delivered to the Commonwell Exhibition Building for 2:00 pm on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13.
                        • Anyone exhibiting in classes other than 9101 to 9162 will be required to pay a regular administration fee of $10.00
                        • ABSOLUTELY NO CANNABIS OR CANNABIS BY-PRODUCTS ALLOWED
                        • Must be made after September 2023.
                        • All jars must be clean and free of mould and rust.
                        • All jars must be properly sealed with new tops with screw bands (no rust).
                        • Must state date made.
                        • No artificial colouring.
                        • No freezer jam.
                        • Baking to be displayed on a small paper plate and in a clear plastic bag, no plastic wrap.
                        • No paper on muffins. Cupcakes must have paper.

                        Reminder
                        There will be NO PRIZE MONEY awarded for Manors classes. Ribbons will be awarded in each class. The TOP THREE INSTITUTIONS/PROGRAMS with the most points received in classes 9101 - 9162 will receive the winning entries from class 3202 in the Community Service Project division. If there are more than 3 entries in class 3202, the baskets will be awarded to other participating institutions/programs.

                        Classes:

                        1.

                        Knitted Socks

                        2.

                        Knitted Slippers

                        3.

                        Knitted Scarf

                        4.

                        Knitted Mitts

                        5.

                        Knitted Glooves

                        6.

                        Knitted Toque

                        7.

                        Knitted or Crocheted Sweater or Vest

                        8.

                        Knitted or Crocheted Sweater, Bonnet & Booties

                        9.

                        Knitted or Crocheted Afghan

                        10.

                        Knitted Dishcloth

                        11.

                        Open Class - Any Knitted Article

                        - Not listed above, named.

                        12.

                        Crocheted Dishcloth

                        13.

                        Crocheted Doily

                        - Under 12"

                        14.

                        Crocheted Doily

                        - 12" or over

                        15.

                        Open Class - Any Crocheted Article

                        - Not listed above, named.

                        16.

                        Cushion

                        17.

                        Apron

                        18.

                        Child's Clothing

                        19.

                        Quilted Article

                        - Hand sewn.

                        20.

                        Quilted Article

                        - Machine quilted.

                        21.

                        Article of Silk Painting

                        - Using microwave method.

                        22.

                        Scrap Booking Page with Captions

                        - Maximum 12" x 12"

                        23.

                        Gift For A Grandchild

                        - Handmade
                        - For a 5 year old & under.

                        24.

                        Gift For A Grandchild

                        - Handmade
                        - For a 6 year old & over.

                        25.

                        Article of Embroidery

                        26.

                        Beaded Article

                        - Submit 1

                        27.

                        Decorative Table Centre Piece

                        - Maximum 12"

                        28.

                        Rice Krispie Squares

                        - Submit 3 on a small plate.
                        - Must be named.

                        29.

                        Cookies

                        - Submit 3 on a small plate.
                        - Must be named.

                        30.

                        Squares / Bars

                        - Submit 3 on a small plate.
                        - Must be named.

                        31.

                        Muffins

                        - Submit 3 on a small plate.
                        - Must be named.
                        - No papers on muffins.

                        32.

                        Any Variety Loaf

                        - Submit 3 slices.
                        - Must be named.

                        33.

                        Butter Tarts with Raisins

                        - Submit 3 tarts.
                        - No foil.

                        34.

                        Open Class - Any Baking Item

                        - Any other than listed in classes 26 to 31.
                        - Must be named.

                        35.

                        Salsa

                        - 125 mL jar
                        - Made by 2 or more persons.

                        36.

                        Chili Sauce

                        - 250 mL jar
                        - Made by 2 or more persons.

                        37.

                        Hot Dog Relish

                        - 250 mL jar
                        - Made by 2 or more persons.

                        38.

                        Zucchini Relish

                        - 250 mL jar
                        - Made by 2 or more persons.

                        39.

                        Bread & Butter Pickles

                        - 500 mL jar
                        - Made by 2 or more persons.

                        40.

                        Marmalade

                        - 125 mL jar
                        - Made by 2 or more persons.

                        41.

                        Raspberry Jam

                        - 125 mL jar
                        - Not freezer jam.
                        - Made by 2 or more persons.

                        42.

                        Peach Jam

                        - 125 mL jar
                        - Not freezer jam.
                        - Made by 2 or more persons.

                        43.

                        Strawberry Jam

                        - 125 mL jar
                        - Not freezer jam.
                        - Made by 2 or more persons.

                        44.

                        Blueberry Jam

                        - 125 mL jar
                        - Not freezer jam.
                        - Made by 2 or more persons.

                        45.

                        Red Pepper Jelly

                        - 125 mL jar
                        - Not freezer jelly.
                        - Made by 2 or more persons.

                        46.

                        Open Class - Any Preserve

                        - Any item not listed in classes 33 - 44, named.
                        - Appropriate sized jars:
                        125 mL - Jam, Jelly, Salsa, etc.
                        250 mL - Relish, Sauce, etc.
                        500 mL - Pickled

                        47.

                        Christmas Wreath

                        - Ready to hang
                        - Approximately 14"

                        48.

                        Open Class - Any Other Christmas Decoration

                        49.

                        Open Class - Any Other Christmas Ornament

                        50.

                        Article Made with Pressed Dried Flowers

                        51.

                        Decorated Wood Article

                        - Maximum 12" X 12"

                        52.

                        Handmade Candle

                        - Made by 2 or more people.

                        53.

                        Homemade Potpourri

                        54.

                        Wreath

                        - Any other than Christmas.
                        - Ready to hang.
                        - Approximately 14"

                        55.

                        Open Class - Any Other Door Swag or Wall Hanging

                        - Ready to hang.

                        56.

                        "Gift" from Our Kitchen to Yours

                        - Container not to exceed 12" x 10"

                        57.

                        Herbal Product

                        58.

                        Bath Product

                        59.

                        Small Houseplant

                        - African Violet, Ivy etc.
                        - Maximum 4" pot

                        60.

                        Water Colour Painting

                        - 8.5" x 11"

                        61.

                        Colouring Page

                        - From adult colouring book.
                        - Page must be cut from the colouring book, not ripped.

                        62.

                        Open Class

                        - Any article not listed in classes 45 - 59