Homecraft Competition
Rules & Regulations
Lindsay Agricultural Society
Presents
The 2022 Lindsay Exhibition
President: Dr. Lois Batty
1st Vice President: Bev Fisher
2nd Vice President: Jack Kyle
Secretary/Treasurer: Evan Craft
STAFF
General Manager: Harry Stoddart
Finance Administrator: Shelley Solomon
Project Manager: Shanice Sproule
Events Coordinator: Maddie Carey
Groundskeeper: Matthew Searles
Campground Manager: Mari Bryans
CONTACT US
Lindsay Exhibition
P.O. Box 752,
354 Angeline Street South
Lindsay, Ontario
K9V 4W9
Phone (705) 324–5551 Fax (705) 324–8111
Website: www.lindsayex.com
Email: fair@lindsayex.com
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm. Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm.
Premise ID: ON4209355
HOMECRAFT DEPARTMENT
IMPORTANT DATES
- ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday, September 7, 2022.
- LATE ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
- ENTRY TAGS READY FOR PICKUP: Friday, September 16, 2022.
- BRINGING EXHIBITS: Homecraft exhibits to be delivered to the Commonwell Exhibition Building on Monday, September 19, between 9:00 am to 8:00 pm - Judging begins Tuesday morning.
- REMOVING EXHIBITS: Exhibits may be picked up on Monday, September 26 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), Manor (9101- 9160) and Youth (8016 - 8049) classes.
- LATE FEE: $5.00 per entry form.
- When making entries use 4 DIGITS. The first 2 are DIVISION number & second 2 are CLASS number.
- Perishable goods will be destroyed. ONLY JARS & RINGS WILL BE RETURNED.
COMMITTEE: Chairperson Suzanne Barker; Jody Clements, Jane Durward, Bev Fisher, Barb Francis, Judy Harris, Karen Heaslip, MaryLou Smith, Barb Maschke, Margaret Huitson, Eleanor Mahood, Melissa O'Neill, Pat Presley, Barb Quibbell, Debbie McColl, Suzanne Brown, Monique Moore, Valerie Markle, Lois Found, Patty Tolmie, Sydney Watson, Audrey Quibell.
SECTION CHAIRPERSONS
Canning & Preserving - MaryLou Smith & Karen Heaslip
Handicrafts - Jody Clements
Baking - Margaret Huitson
Quilts & Rugs - Valerie Markle & Bev Fisher
Art & Photography - Pat Presley
Clothing - Lois Found
Manors & Special Needs - Eleanor Mahood
RULES & REGULATIONS
- EXHIBITOR: Each Exhibitor must pay a $10.00 administration fee. Administration fee must accompany all entry forms except in: Special Needs (9001 - 9028), Manor (9101- 9160) and Youth (8016 - 8049) classes.
- ENTRY CLOSING DATE: Closing date for Homecraft entries is WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2022. 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 14, 2022.
- ENTRIES ALLOWED: Exhibitors may make ONE ENTRY only and receive ONE PRIZE only in each class.
- TAGS: Exhibitor tags will be ready for pick up at the LEX office after 9:00 am Thursday, September 15, 2022. 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.
- EXHIBIT DROP-OFF: Exhibits should be brought to the Commonwell Exhibition Building between 9:00 am and 8:00 pm on Monday, September 19, 2022. MANORS & SPECIAL NEEDS entries must be dropped off by 2:00 pm on Monday, September 19, 2022.
- JUDGING: MANORS & SPECIAL NEEDS judging will begin Monday, September 19 at 2:00 pm. ALL OTHER DIVISIONS judging begins Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 9:00 am.
- EXHIBIT PICK-UP: Exhibitors must present their Exhibitor Card to claim their articles. Exhibits may not be removed until Monday, September 26, 2022, after 9:00 am and must be removed by 7:00 pm. *Please note there will no longer be Sunday pickup. Perishable goods will be destroyed. ONLY JARS & RINGS WILL BE RETURNED.
- NEW EXHIBITS ONLY. (Excluding quilts) All items entered for competition must be NEW work, made by the exhibitor and completed since September 2021, this rule applies to all Homecraft classes (except quilts) and will be strictly enforced. Items shown in previous years will be disqualified.
- 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.
- Articles soiled, defaced by wear, or having unpleasant odour may not be eligible for competition.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Homecraft Committee reserves the right to interpret their own rules and regulations.
- Article means one item as specified. Pair means two.
- "Size” where specified is important - please read rules carefully.
- 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.
- Absolutely no cannabis or cannabis by-products allowed.
- PRIZE MONEY: Prize money won will be paid by cheque and mailed in October. Cheques MUST be cashed by MARCH 1, 2023.
- 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.
- The LEX competitions will be held according to the latest COVID-19 Event Protocol approved by the HKPR Health Unit. All then-current COVID-19 health and safety protocols will be in place and all participants, including but not limited to exhibitors, officials, and volunteers will be expected to adhere to the restrictions at all times. Anyone who fails to adhere to the restrictions will be asked to leave the LEX Grounds and will forfeit any prize money earned.
OAAS Butter Tart Competition
(no fruit, no nuts)
Division 82, Class 1
Rules for 2022 Fairs & 2023 Convention
1. Please review the General Competition Rules document. https://ontarioagsocieties.com/images/2021/General_Rules_2022.pdf
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
4. 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.
5. 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)
Provincial Competition
6. 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.
7. 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).
8. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entries will not be returned to exhibitor but will be placed up for auction at the convention.
Provincial Prize Money: 1st: $50, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $20, Prizes donated by Gay Lea Foods Co-operative
Judging Standard
20 General Appearance
40 Crust
40 Filling