Homecraft Section Rules & Regulations 2024

Exhibits must be in place by 10:00 a.m. Saturday and remain until 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Exhibitors will be allowed to make only one entry in each section. Vegetables must be grown by the exhibitor.

Section:

1. Potatoes, white, 5 on a plate

2. Potatoes, red, 5 on a plate

3. Potatoes, any other variety, 5 on a plate

4. Onions, cooking, 5 on a plate, do not peel, remove loose skins

5. Onions, green, 10 in a bunch

6. Onions, any other variety, 5 on a plate

7. Yellow beans, 6 on a plate

8. Green beans, 6 on a plate

9. Cucumbers, slicing, 4 on a plate

10. Cucumbers, pickling, 1-quart box

11. Cucumbers, dill, 3-5'' long, 4 on a plate

12. Peppers, sweet green, 4 on a plate

13. Carrots, 6 on a plate, tops trimmed to 1"

14. Beets, round, 6 on a plate, tops and roots trimmed to 1"

15. Beets, long, 6 on a plate, tops and roots trimmed to 1"

16. Cabbage, 1 head shown with some outer leaves

17. Largest cucumber, 1

18. Zucchini, 2 large

19. Zucchini, 2 small

20. Tomatoes, 5 on a plate, shown with stems on

21. Sweet corn, 5 ears on a plate, husked

22. Dill, 3 stems in water, not over 24"

23. Garlic, any variety, 3 bulbs

24. Vegetable, any other variety, 1 on a plate

25. Tomatoes, 3 litre basket

26. White potatoes, 3 litre basket

27. Red potatoes, 3 litre basket

Special:

28. A collection of at least 6 different kinds of vegetables, 60 points- quality and 40 points- arrangement

29. Salad plate vegetables suitable for use in salad, arranged on your own plate or container

30. Exhibitor winning most points in roots and vegetables

Junior Section:

31. Potatoes, 4 on a plate

32. Beets, 4 on a plate, tops and roots trimmed to 1"

33. Carrots, 4 on a plate, tops trimmed to 1"

34. Cucumbers, 2 on a plate

35. Beans, 4 on a plate

36. Onions, 4 on a plate, do not peel, remove loose skins

37. Tomatoes, cherry, 4 on a plate

38. Most unusual vegetable, 1 on a plate

39. Beneden Enterprises Special- Most points in Junior Section wins 

Professionals not allowed in this class. In case of no competition, unless the exhibit is worthy, the prize will be withheld. All non-prize winning articles may be removed after judging. Pies should not be glazed. Maximum one (1) entry per section. All baked products to be in clear plastic bags. All winning articles must remain in place until 5:00 p.m. on Monday. 

Section:

1. Bread, 1/2 loaf, white

2. Bread, white, bread maker

3. Bread, rye

4. Dinner rolls (3)

5. Cinnamon buns (3)

6. Zucchini bread

7. Lemon loaf

8. Scones or tea biscuits (3)

9. Sugar free cookies (3)

10. Drop cookies (3)

11. Oatmeal cookies (3)

12. Rhubarb custard pie

13. Banana muffins (3)

14. Carrot muffins (3)

15. Gluten free muffins (3)

16. Butter tarts (3)

17. Date squares (3)

18. Apple pie, 1 slice

19. Blueberry pie, 1 slice

20. Pie crust, no filling, 9" pie plate

21. Mixed berry pie, 1 slice

22. Fudge (3)

23. Bark (3)

24. Ginger cookies (3)

25. Sour cream pie, any flavour, 1 slice, with recipe.

Marion Thompson Special: Most points in sections 1-25, $50.00

All non-winning entries may be picked up after judging and all winning prizes must stay in place until 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Please note the difference between "canned" and "preserved". In canning the shape, colour, and flavour must be retained. Only exhibits made in 2022-2023 will be accepted. All exhibits must be opened for inspection. Lids are checked for cleanliness and suction when opened- new lids and tops only. All sealers must be sealed. All sealers must be in pints. Jams only, may be put in jelly jars.

Section:

1. Strawberry (canned)

2. Peaches (canned)

3. Peach Jam (sealed)

4. Strawberry Jam (sealed)

5. Frozen Strawberry Jam

6. Red Raspberry Jam (sealed)

7. Frozen Raspberry Jam

8. Crabapple Jelly (sealed)

9. Orange Marmalade (sealed)

10. Any Other Jam or Jelly (sealed) and labeled

11. Yellow Beans (sealed)

12. Green Beans (sealed)

13. Pickled Eggs (sealed)

14. Bread & Butter Pickles (sealed)

15. Sweet Cucumber Pickles (sealed)

16. Pickled Garlic (sealed)

17. Beet Pickles (sealed)

18. Dill Pickles (sealed)

19. Zucchini Relish (sealed)

20. Hot Dog Relish (Not Zucchini) (sealed)

21. Chili Sauce (sealed)

22. Salsa Sauce Mild (sealed)

23. Salsa Sauce Hot (sealed)

24. Sweet Garlic Dill Pickles (sealed)

Marion Thompson Special: Most points in section 1-24, $50.00

Only amateur photos will be accepted. Only one photo will be allowed per section per person. All photos must be 4" x 6", printed on regular photo paper, and mounted on white bristol board or yardstick with a 1" border on all sides. No photos will be accepted in a mat or frame. All photos must be recent, within the past year. All entries myst remain until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, whether they are awarded a prize or not. 

Section:

1. The Colour Red

2. Tea Party

3. Rings

4. Hard At Work

5. Caught in Motion

6. What a Mess!

Items can be entered a maximum of two (2) years. Exhibitors allowed only one (1) entry per section. All entries must remain until 5:00 p.m. on Monday whether they are awarded a prize or not. 

Quilts

Section:

1. Quilt, any technique, following the qualifications of the OAAS Quilt Competition, total perimeter measures 324"

2. Quilt, appliquéd, machine quilted, 300" to 400" perimeter

3. Quilt, pieced, machine quilted, 300" to 400" perimeter

4. Crib quilt, hand or machine quilted, 175" to 200" perimeter

5. Quilt top, pieced or appliquéd, 300" to 400" perimeter

6. Lap quilt, 200" to 300" perimeter

7. Any quilted item, not listed

Maple Ridge Institute Special: Most points sections 1-7, $10.00

Quilted Craft

8. Wall hanging, theme Celebrate Summer!

9. Two quilt blocks pieced, patterns named, mounted on bristol board

10. Quilted and pieced table runner 100" to 150" perimeter

11. Set of four (4) quilted placemats

Sewing

12. Sewn item of clothing, any age

13. Tote, new or recycled material

14. An apron

15. Sewn stuffed toy

16. A bib for any age

17. A sewn bucket hat, any size

Maple Ridge Institute Special: Most points sections 8-17, $10.00

Items can be entered a maximum of two (2) years. Exhibitors allowed only one (1) entry per section. All entries must remain until 5:00 p.m. on Monday whether they are awarded a prize or not. 

Crochet Work

18. Doily, 6" to 12" mounted on bristol board

19. Crocheted afghan, 175" to 275" perimeter

20. Crocheted winter hat

21. Crocheted baby's afghan, 100" x 175" perimeter

22. Crocheted slippers, any size

23. Amigurumi, no taller than 6"

24. Crocheted shawl or wrap

25. Crocheted cowl or scarf

26. Item of crocheted clothing for teen or adult

Maple Ridge Institute Special: Most points sections 18-26, $10.00

Knitted Work

27. Knitted shawl or wrap

28. Knitted toque

29. Knitted baby's afghan, 100" 10 175" perimeter

30. Knitted slippers, adult

31. Knitted slippers, child

32. Knitted child's sweater, up to 6 years

33. Knitted mittens

34. Knitted socks

35. Knitted infinity scarf or cowl

36. Knitted afghan, 175" to 250" perimeter

37. Knitted adult sweater or cardigan

Maple Ridge Institute Special: Most points sections 27-37, $10.00

Miscellaneous

38. Small mat, any technique, 2' x 3' max

39. Item of cross-stitch including plastic canvas under 20"

40. Knitted or crocheted baby's jacket and hat

41. Knitted or crocheted tote or purse

42. a. Knitted stuffed toy

42. b. Crocheted stuffed toy

43. Have you just completed an excellent piece of needlework only to find out there is no class to show it in? Enter it here!

Items can be entered a maximum of two (2) years. Exhibitors allowed only one (1) entry per section. All entries must remain until 5:00 p.m. on Monday whether they are awarded a prize or not. 

Crafts & Hobbies

44. A tole painted item, maximum 12"

45. A handmade gift for your pet

46. A small garden stake 18"

47. A decorated fruit jar

48. A decorated article for a child's room

49. A item of felting

50. A piece of macrame, 2' max

51. A small decorated flower pot

52. A decorated basket

53. Two bars of homemade soup

54. An article of homemade jewelry

55. A decorated centrepiece other than Christmas

56. A woodcraft item, under 20"

Maple Ridge Institute Special: Most points section 44-56, $10.00

Holiday Crafts

57. A decorated flower pot for any holiday

58. Greeting card any occasion

59. Christmas tree topper

60. Christmas tree ornament

61. Wreath for any holiday, under 20"

62. A small holiday door decoration

63. Any holiday fridge magnet

64. Christmas centrepiece for dining room table no higher than 8"

65. Christmas stocking for baby's first Christmas

Amateurs only. All exhibits of cut flowers and plants must be the growth of the exhibitor, except plant material used in the arrangement section. No silk or dried flowers to be used in any category unless otherwise stated. In awarding the prizes, artistic skill and taste in arrangement will be considered, as well as the quality of the flowers and plants exhibited. Judges are instructed not to award a prize unless, in their opinion, merited. The Society is not responsible for containers broken or lost. All entries must remain until 5:00 p.m. on Monday whether they are awarded a prize or not. 

Cut Flowers

Plants own foliage only may be included in exhibit.

Section:

1. Roses displayed in a vase

2. Calendula display

3. Cleomes (spider plant), 3 blooms

4. Phlox, mixed colours, 3 blooms

5. Phlox, single colour, 3 blooms

6. Hydrangea, 1 stem

7. Daisy, 5 stems

8. Lavatera display

9. Cosmos display

10. Dahlias display

11. Zinnias display, 6 blooms, pots not over 2"

12. Snapdragons, 6 spikes

13. Marigolds, 5 blooms, small variety under 2"

14. Marigolds, 5 blooms, large double-flowered variety over 2"

15. Lilies/day-lilies, 3 spikes, any type 

16. Nicotiana, 3 stalks

17. Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflower) 5 stems

18. Rudbeckia (yellow-orange coneflower) 5 stems

19. Gladiolus, 3 spikes

Arrangements

20. "Tea Party" cup and saucer arrangement

21. "Oriental Flair" reflecting a simple oriental style

22. "My Garden" minimum 4 different flowers and/or foliage

23. "Canada Day" shades of red and white

24. "Hosta Hug" arrangement made from hostas

25. "Peace and Purity" white flowers and green foliage

26. "Green with Envy" use fresh foliage only

Amateurs only. All exhibits of cut flowers and plants must be the growth of the exhibitor, except plant material used in the arrangement section. No silk or dried flowers to be used in any category unless otherwise stated. In awarding the prizes, artistic skill and taste in arrangement will be considered, as well as the quality of the flowers and plants exhibited. Judges are instructed not to award a prize unless, in their opinion, merited. The Society is not responsible for containers broken or lost. All entries must remain until 5:00 p.m. on Monday whether they are awarded a prize or not. 

Arrangements

Specials

27. Mary Belle Hambly Special: "Sunny Days" - a mass arrangement with shades of yellow. 

28. Grandview Women's Institute: "Blue Glow" - shades of blue and yellow with appropriate foliage. 

29. Linda Harpell Special: "In Our Memories"- shades of mauve, pink and yellow in a vase. 

30. Mother/Daughter Bond: Displaying your interpretation of this special bond.

Potted Plants

Potted plants must be in the possession of the exhibitor for at least six (6) weeks prior to the fair and exhibited in the container in which they are grown. 

31. House Planter - minimum 3 plants, container not to exceed 10" in any direction. 

32. Oxalis (shamrock) - maximum 8" pot.

33. Impatiens, new guinea, one plant in pot. 

34. Hanging Planter, flowering- must include hanger. 

35. Planter- minimum 3 different flowers or foliage. 

Junior Section

Exhibitors must be under 13 years of age

36. "Mommy's Favourite Flower" - single bloom displayed in a glass jar or bottle. 

37. "Animal Flower Power" - an arrangement with flowers and added items in the image of your favourite animal. *Other items permitted*

38. "A Bouquet for Grandma" - an arrangement of flowers and foliage in a vase.

There is no entry fee to exhibit but an admission fee is required to attend the fair for those 10 and older. A completed entry form is needed to obtain an exhibitor's number prior to brining the item(s) in the curling club/homecraft building. All food is to be covered with plastic wrap and must include the recipe and your age. All articles must be created by the exhibitor. No articles may be entered for more than 2 years. Exhibits must remain until 5:00 p.m. Monday whether they are awarded a prize or not. 

Ages 3-7

Section:

1. A painted rock of a snowman (up to a maximum of 4"x4")

2. A bouquet of flowers tied together using your choice of paper, coffee filter, cardboard, pipe cleaners or twine no more than 18" tall. 

3. A paper plate tambourine, rainbow themed and can make noise inside or out. 

4. A farm animal made from recycled materials using at least 1 toilet paper roll. 

5. Use an emptied water bottle to make and decorate a Christmas tree. 

6. Use an egg carton to create a colourful caterpillar. 

7. Use a tin can to create a pig and display its name on the body. 

8. Use popsicle sticks to make a yellow and green tractor, use what you like for the wheels. Can be 2D or 3D. 

9. Make a creature out of Lego using only 3 colours maximum 6"x6".

10. A photo you took of a flower you thought was beautiful 4"x6" in size. 

Special: Most points sections 1-10, $10 Gift Certificate from Convenient Candy Store. 

Section 11- Scouts Canada Rally Cars

Ages 5-7

With help, build and paint your very own Beaver Buggie (derby car). Buggies should have four wheels and a character riding on it. Best design. Once complete, race it with others in your age category. (The race is after the fact with a voucher for 3 free meetings with Scouts Canada 1st Napanee Valley Beaver Scout Colony). Contact Group Commissioner Dan Chamberlain 613-985-6130 for more information about 1st Napanee Valley Scouting Group. 

There is no entry fee to exhibit but an admission fee is required to attend the fair for those 10 and older. A completed entry form is needed to obtain an exhibitor's number prior to brining the item(s) in the curling club/homecraft building. All food is to be covered with plastic wrap and must include the recipe and your age. All articles must be created by the exhibitor. No articles may be entered for more than 2 years. Exhibits must remain until 5:00 p.m. Monday whether they are awarded a prize or not. 

Ages 8-12

Section:

12. Use a clear plastic bottle to make and decorate a lava lamp. 

13. 6 Homemade chocolate chip cookies (no larger than 2.5" and no smaller than 2", NO NUTS, on a firm disposable plate with the recipe written out by you. Include measurements. (May qualify for District Competition). 

14. 6 Rice Krispie treat balls on a small disposable plate or bowl with your written recipe including measurements. 

15. Best homemade decorated sugar cookie. No larger than 4" in diameter. Provide 2 as 1 will be tasted. Include your written recipe. 

16. Create a dream catcher using sticks and other materials. No larger than 6" in diameter, not including any hanging pieces. 

17. A homemade Happy Thanksgiving card. Be sure to say what you are thankful for on the inside. 

18. A photo you took of a vehicle you like. 4"x6", glued on a cardboard stand. 

19. Create an arrangement of 6 real flowers in a decorated mason jar. 

20. Use pieces of an egg carton to create a small fall wreath centrepiece sized 6"x6".

21. Create a Lego clubhouse/treehouse. Be creative. No kits. Maximum size 8" H x 5"W. 

22. Use a hard boiled egg and an ice cream cone to create a scoop of ice cream. Use glue to secure. Use a plastic cup for protection on display. 

Special: Most points sections 12-22, $10 Gift Certificate from Convenient Candy Store. 

Section 23- Scouts Canada Rally Cars

Ages 8-10

Shape, carve, weight and point a pinewood derby car for a gravity fed racetrack. Best design. Once complete, race it with others in your age category. (The race is after the fact with a voucher for 3 free meetings with Scouts Canada 1st Napanee Valley Beaver Scout Colony). Contact Group Commissioner Dan Chamberlain 613-985-6130 for more information about the 1st Napanee Valley Scouting Group.  

There is no entry fee to exhibit, but an admission fee is required to attend the fair for teens. A completed entry form is needed to obtain an exhibitor's number prior to brining the item(s) into the Curling Club/Homecraft Building. All food is to be covered with plastic wrap and must include the recipe and your age. All articles must be created or crafted by the exhibitor. No articles may be entered more than 2 years. Exhibits must remain until 5:00 p.m. Monday whether they are awarded a prize or not. 

Sections:

1. A homemade ugly sweater for Christmas. 

2. A pair of tie-dyed socks. 

3. A crocheted animal (Amigurumi)

4. A homemade purse or bag

5. A poem about roots and/or a garden

6. An anti-bullying or kindness message on a flat rock using bright colours (including pink and yellow)

7. Collaborate on any project with someone 25 years older than you and describe in a handwritten paragraph(s) with whom and why you picked the project you did

8. A funny photo you took this year, in a decorated frame

9. A model of a roller coaster (no kits)

10. The oddest shaped grown vegetable from anywhere

11. Collection of unusual minerals, correctly identified and labeled, min. 6, max. 10

12. An emergency kit with 8 items fitting in a shoe box

13. A homemade gift for a good friend

14. A decorated cell phone cover

15. A Taylor Swift themed friendship bracelet

16. 6 homemade chocolate chip cookies (no larger than 2.5" and no smaller than 2", NO NUTS on a firm disposable plate. Include your recipe. (May go to the District Competition see OAAS rules)

17. Your favourite dessert square with your recipe. 

18. A decorated cake with farm theme.

Open to all county artists, amateur or professional. Please note: Only one entry per section per competitor is allowed. Exhibits must remain until 5:00 p.m. Monday whether they are awarded a prize or not. 

Sections:

1. Adult Beginners: For first time entrants or those who have never previously won; any media

2. Drawing: pen and ink, coloured pencils, charcoal, conte, pencil, pastels.

3. Painting 1: Oil/acrylic 

4. Painting 2: Watercolour/gouache

5. Paint by Numbers

6. Student 1: for entrants aged 10-14, any media

7. Student 2: for entrants aged 15-18, any media

8. Sculpture: Maximum size 2' (60 cm) in any dimension; maximum 50lbs (22kg), any media.

Exhibits to be brought in on Friday night between 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. or before 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning. All articles to remain until 5:00 p.m. Monday. 

All antiques are for display only. All entrants to receive a plaque. 

Tractors- Farm Machinery- Implements- Buggies- Wagons, etc. 

Tools- Utensils- Lanterns- Any antiques from the house or tool shed. 

All antiques will be on display outside. 

No fruit, no nuts. 

Rules: 

1. Please review the general competition rules document

2. Entry must be made solely by the person entering competition, (including 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 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 (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 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 (no raisins, no pecans)

3. 1st and 2nd place entries will not be returned to exhibitor but will be placed for auction at the convention. 

Judging Standard

20- General Appearance   40- Crust   40-Filling

Pure Maple Syrup, Canada Grade A- Amber

Rules:

1. Please review the general competition rules document

2. Entry must be made solely by the person or family entering competition. The entries at the fair level, district level and provincial level must be from the same batch. 

District Competition:

1. Maple syrup exhibits shall consist of one (1) curved Kent style glass bottle (D&G #505188 syrup bottle with handle), or equivalent, of Maple syrup, Canada Grade A- Amber, having a capacity of 250ml. 

2. Each agricultural society is entitled to send their best of show to the district competition. 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. The OAAS will award a ribbon to exhibitor's of winning entries at each district competition. 

Provincial Competition

1. Maple syrup exhibits shall consist of two (2) curved Kent style glass bottle (D&G #505188 syrup bottle with handle), or equivalent, of Maple syrup, Canada Grade A- Amber, each having a capacity of 250ml. 

2. Entries must be labeled on the BOTTOM of the containers only with a supplied entry number or identified. No other labels will be permitted. 

3. All maple syrup entry containing any form of foreign material will be disqualified from the competition. 

4. Maple syrup will be judged using standards published by OAAS in Agriculture & Horticulture Judging Standards for Ontario Fairs. An approved maple syrup colorimeter will be used to assess the colour. 

5. 1st and 2nd place entries will be placed up for auction at the convention. Other entries will be returned. 

Judging Standard

40- Flavour  30- Density  20-Colour  10- Clarity

Rules:

1. Please review the General Competition Rules document. 

2. The quilt must solely be made and Hand Quilted or 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 Hand Quilt and 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 patten based on copyright rules. 

7. Machine Quilts Only: 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 hand quilts and machine quilts to district competition. 

2. If the fair's best of show hand quilt or machine quilt has won more than one fair, the exhibitor must consider their own agricultural society as the one from which the quilt will be sent to 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 or machine quilt into the district competition. 

3. An exhibitor who wins more than one best of show title with different hand quilts or 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 hand quilts and machine quilts at each district competition. 

6. A photo of the top three placed hand quilts and machine quilts at the district competition must accompany the "OAAS Championship Quilt Entry Form"

7. All quilts entered in the hand quilted competition must only be hand quilted. All quilts entered in the machine quilted competition must only be machine quilted.

8. A $500.00 Grand Prize and rosette will be awarded. The exhibitor will retain ownership of the quilt. 

9. A $100.00 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 & picots

No nuts

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