home craft division 2026
Class 15- Roots & Vegetables
Curling Club. 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.
Prizes: 1st $4.00, 2nd $3.50, 3rd $3.00, 4th $2.50, 5th $2.00
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:
No entry fee or membership. Must be under 13 years of age.
Prizes: 1st $2.50, 2nd $2.25, 3rd $2.00, 4th $1.75, 5th $1.50
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
1st $15.00, 2nd $10.00, 3rd $5.00 (money will be split in the case of a tie)
Class 16- Baked Products
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.
Prizes: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00
Section:
1. Bread, 1/2 loaf, white
2. Bread, white, (bread maker)
3. Coconut tarts (3)
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) not flattened or cut
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.
Class 17- Canned Products
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 2025-2026 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 (sealed) and labeled
11. Any Other Jelly (sealed) and labeled
12. Yellow Beans (sealed)
13. Green Beans (sealed)
14. Pickled Eggs (sealed)
15. Bread & Butter Pickles (sealed)
16. Sweet Cucumber Pickles (sealed)
17. Pickled Garlic (sealed)
18. Beet Pickles (sealed)
19. Dill Pickles (sealed)
20. Zucchini Relish (sealed)
21. Hot Dog Relish (Not Zucchini) (sealed)
22. Chili Sauce (sealed)
23. Salsa Sauce Mild (sealed)
24. Salsa Sauce Hot (sealed)
25. Sweet Garlic Dill Pickles (sealed)
Class 17B
Prizes: 1st $4.00, 2nd $3.00, 3rd $2.50
Section:
1. Maple Syrup
2. Liquid Honey
OAAS Competitions
Maple Syrup
Liquid Honey
Competition rules and regulations to follow.
Class 18- Photography
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 cardstock 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 must remain until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, whether they are awarded a prize or not.
Please Note: AI generated imagery is not allowed in any of these classes.
Prizes: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00
Section:
1. The Colour Yellow
2. Nothing
3. Close Quarters
4. Distant Horizons
5. Bits and Bobs
6. Fair and Foul
Class 19- Needlework & Crafts
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
Prizes: 1st $25.00, 2nd $15.00, 3rd $10.00
Section:
1. Quilt, Machine or Hand Quilted, following the qualifications of the OAAS Quilt Competition, total perimeter measures a min. 280". See OAAS Competition
2. Quilt, appliquéd, machine quilted, 280" to 400" perimeter
3. Quilt, pieced, machine quilted, 280" to 400" perimeter
4. Crib quilt, hand or machine quilted, 120" to 200" perimeter
5. Quilt top, pieced or appliquéd, 280" to 400" perimeter
6. Lap quilt, 180" to 300" perimeter
7. Any quilted item, not listed
Quilted Craft
Prizes: 1st $6.00, 2nd $5.00, 3rd $4.50
8. Wall hanging, flowers theme
9. Quilted or pieced zipper pouch or makeup bag
10. Quilted and pieced table runner 100" to 150" perimeter
11. Set of four (4) quilted placemats
Sewing
Prizes: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00
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
Crochet Work
Prizes: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00
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.a.) Item of crocheted clothing for teen or adult
26.b.) Crocheted stuffed toy
Maple Ridge Institute Special: Most points sections 18-26, $10.00
Knitted Work
Prizes: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00
27. Knitted shawl or wrap
28. Knitted toque
29. Knitted baby's afghan, 100" to 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
38. Knitted stuffed toy
Maple Ridge Institute Special: Most points sections 27-37, $10.00
Miscellaneous
Prizes: 1st $6.00, 2nd $5.00, 3rd $4.00
39. Item of cross-stitch including plastic canvas under 20"
40. Knitted or crocheted baby's article of clothing
41. Knitted or crocheted tote or purse
42. A small basket, any technique, max. 15"
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!
Crafts & Hobbies
Prizes: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00
44. Crafter's Choice! Rooster themed item, maximum 18"
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, under 18"
49. A hand painted rock max. 7"
50. A piece of macrame, 2' max
51. A small decorated flower pot
52. A decorated basket
53. Handmade beaded earrings
54. An article of handmade jewelry, other than earrings
55. A decorated centrepiece other than Christmas
56. A wooden craving, under 16"
Maple Ridge Institute Special: Most points section 44-56, $10.00
Holiday Crafts
Prizes: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00
57. A decorated flower pot for any holiday
58. Greeting card any occasion
59. A Santa Claus figure, any technique, max. body size 8"
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 Gnome, any technique, max. body size 8"
Maple Ridge Institute Special: Most points sections 57-65, $10.00
Class 20- Floricultural Exhibit
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
Prizes: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00
1. "Canada Day" shades of red and white
2. "Hosta Hug" arrangement made from hostas
3. "Peace and Purity" white flowers and green foliage
4. "Green with Envy" use fresh foliage only
5. "My Garden" minimum 4 different flowers and/or foliage
6. "Delight" - a collection of 3 hydrangeas
Specials
Prizes: 1st $10.00, 2nd $6.00, 3rd $4.00
7. Mary Belle Hambly Special: "Sunny Days" - a mass arrangement with shades of yellow.
8. Linda Harpell Special: "In Our Memories"- shades of mauve, pink and yellow in a vase.
9. Mother/Daughter Bond: Displaying your interpretation of this special bond.
10. "Blue Skies" - shades of blue and yellow with appropriate foliage.
Cut Flowers
Prizes: 1st $4.00, 2nd $3.50, 3rd $3.00
Plants own foliage only may be included in exhibit.
Section:
11. Roses displayed in a vase
12. Calendula display
13. Cleomes (spider plant), 3 blooms
14. Phlox, mixed colours, 3 blooms
15. Phlox, single colour, 3 blooms
16. Hydrangea, 1 stem
17. Daisy, 5 stems
18. Lavatera display
19. Cosmos display
20. Dahlias display
21. Zinnias display, 6 blooms
22. Snapdragons, 6 spikes
23. Marigolds, 5 blooms, small variety under 2"
24. Marigolds, 5 blooms, large double-flowered variety over 2"
25. Lilies/day-lilies, 3 spikes, any type
26. Nicotiana, 3 stalks
27. Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflower) 5 stems
28. Rudbeckia (yellow-orange coneflower) 5 stems
29. Gladiolus, 3 spikes
30. Sunflower, 1 stem
31. Herbs, 3 stems
Potted Plants
Prizes: 1st $4.00, 2nd $3.50, 3rd $3.00
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.
32. House Planter - minimum 3 plants, container not to exceed 10" in any direction.
33. Oxalis (shamrock) - maximum 8" pot.
34. Impatiens, New Guinea, one plant in pot.
35. Hanging Planter, flowering- must include hanger.
36. Planter- minimum 3 different flowers or foliage.
Junior Section
Prizes: 1st $3.00, 2nd $2.75, 3rd $2.50, 4th $2.25
Exhibitors must be under 13 years of age
37. "Mommy's Favourite Flower" - single bloom displayed in a glass jar or bottle.
38. "Animal Flower Power" - an arrangement with flowers and added items in the image of your favourite animal. *Other items permitted*
39. "A Bouquet for Grandma" - an arrangement of flowers and foliage in a vase.
Class 23- Children's Exhibits
There is no entry fee to exhibit but an admission fee is required to attend the fair for those 10 years old and above. A completed entry form is needed to obtain an exhibitor's number prior to bringing the item(s) in the curling club/homecraft building. Pick up and fill out a tag for every item submitted, leaving the entry form at the fair office. Note the number(s) from the list below for the section number of the bake/craft items applicable for your entry form. Include your age and Class 23 on the tags. 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
Prizes: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00
Section:
1. A painted rock with a pattern/design using only 3 colours (up to a maximum of 4"x4")
2. Make a lava lamp using a glass jar and decorate the lid using the same colour as the lava.
3. Using an egg carton create a colourful creature (other materials allowed, be creative).
4. On a 5"x7" canvas paint a sunflower (portrait style)
5. Using only sunflower seeds, create a picture or design on a 5"x7" canvas (canvas can be painted or not)
6. Create a Lego/Duplo block rainbow no more than 10" in length.
7. A photo you took of a farm, 4"x6", no frame, photo only.
8. Three decorated sugar cookies on a disposable plate. Will be tasted by judge.
9. Using cotton balls and a toilet paper roll, make a standing sheep.
10. On a 5"x7" canvas, make a pretty creation using any elements from nature.
11. Using playdoh or clay create your favourite farm animal.
12. On white paper, draw/colour 15 different fruits and/or vegetables. Glue onto construction paper to make sturdy for displaying.
Marion Thompson Special: Most points sections 1-12, $100.
Ages 8-12
Section:
13. Paint a small flowerpot using only 3 colours for your design.
14. Paint a sunflower on a rock for a garden decoration. Min 6" in length.
15. A photo you took of a piece of farm equipment 4"x6" landscape. No frame, photo only.
16. Create a Lego playground equipment 4 colours. No more than 8" inches in height.
17. Make a birdhouse out of recycled materials. No taller than 12" inches in height.
18. On a 5"x7" canvas, create a painting of the front of a barn with a barn star. Landscape style.
19. Make a Lego marble run maze, no larger than 10"x10" Lego sheet.
20. Make homemade slime and present it in a clear jar, no taller than 5" in height. Tape to the jar your recipe with ratios of contents used.
21. 3 Homemade berry muffins, on a disposable plate. Provide recipe including measurements.
22. 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, and possibly the OAAS Convention- see competition rules).
Special: Most points sections 13-22, $10. Plus, one free admission to Wynn Farm Corn Maze.
Class 24- Teen Exhibits Ages 13-19
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. Pick up and fill out a tag for every item submitted leaving the entry form at the office. Note the number(s) from the list below for the section number of the bake/craft items applicable for your entry form.
Include your age and Class 24 on the tags. 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:
Prizes: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00
1. 6 Homemade chocolate chip cookies (no larger than 2.5" and no smaller than 2"). NO NUTS. Place on a firm disposable plate with the recipe written out by you, include measurements. *MUST BE NO OLDER THAN 15 YEARS OF AGE* (May go on to district and OAAS Convention Competitions)
2. Using old CD's/DVD's construct a creative sun catcher (will be hung on display)
3. Create a dream catcher using natural elements, no wider then 6" in diameter- no limit on hanging length. (Will be hung on display)
4. Design your own recipe book with 5 of your favourite recipes. Be creative- winners' recipes will be featured on our Facebook page- with consent.
5. Bake and decorate three (3) vanilla cupcakes. Place on disposable plate. Will be tasted by the judge.
6. DIY candle in a clear mason jar no taller than 4" in height.
7. Make a Macrame style friendship bracelet.
8. A 4"x6" photo you took of only sunflowers, no frame.
9. Using Lego, build a scale, no more than 10" high and 8" long.
10. On a 5"x7" canvas paint a barn quilt pattern, landscape style.
11. Create something from materials found in your garage/workshop. Base to be no larger than 8"x8" and 10"high.
12. Using an 8"x10" white sheet of paper design your own fair layout. Include a legend with exhibit times in bottom right corner and display in a frame for easy displaying.
13. Design a "summertime/cheerful" playlist cover with your top six (6) song titles. Use thick/sturdy white material such as cardstock or Bristol board. Size 8"x8".
Special: Most points sections 1-13 $10. Plus, one free admission to Wynn Farm Corn Maze.
Class 25- Art Competition
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.
Please Note: AI generated imagery is not allowed in any section of this class.
Sections:
Prizes: 1st $20.00, 2nd $10.00, 3rd $5.00
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.
Class 26- Canadian Antique Exhibits
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.
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.
Butter Tart Competition
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.
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
Maple Syrup Competition
Pure Maple Syrup, Canada Grade A- Amber
Rules:
Please review the general competition rules document
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 should have a flavour characteristic of its respective colour class and be free from any objectionable odour or taste. It is best to sample from the same lot before submitting your entries to the OAAS.
4. Any maple syrup entry containing any form of foreign material will be disqualified from the competition.
5. 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.
6. 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
Provincial Prize Money- 1st $50.00, 2nd $30.00, 3rd $20.00
Hand Quilted and Machine Quilted Competition
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 280 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"
Provincial Competition
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
Plain Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition
Rules:
1. Please review the General Competition Rules document.
2. Competition is open to youth up to age 15 years (as of December 31 of current year) of member societies of the OAAS.
3. Number of cookies to be shown at local fair/exhibition to be determined by each individual fair/exhibition.
District Competition
1. District entry must consist of 6 cookies displayed 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. Plain chocolate chip cookies, with no nuts, must be no larger than 2.5" (6.25 cm) and no smaller than 2" (5 cm).
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
4. The entry for the district must consist of 6 cookies displayed on a clean, sturdy plate (no paper plates) inside of a clear plastic bag with the exhibitor's name, mailing address and district represented.
5. Plain chocolate chip cookies, with no nuts are to be no larger than 2.5" (6.5 cm) and no smaller than 2" (5 cm)
Provincial Prize Money: 1st $20.00, 2nd $15.00, 3rd $10.00
Judging Standard
25 General Appearance 25 Internal Appearance and Texture 50 Flavour
Liquid Honey Competition
Pure, Ontario #1, White
Rules:
Please review the General Competition Rules document.
Exhibitors of honey must be registered beekeepers and the exhibits shown by them must be pure honey from floral sources in their apiaries.
Entry must be made solely by the person or family entering the competition. The entries at the fair level, district level and provincial level must be from the same batch.
District Competition
1. Liquid Honey exhibits shall consist of one (1) clear glass container, having a capacity of 500 grams (375 ml).
2. Each agricultural society is entitled to send their best of show to the district competition.
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.
4. The OAAS will award a ribbon to exhibitors of winning entries at each district competition.
Provincial Competition
1. Liquid Honey exhibits shall consist of two clear glass containers, each having a capacity of 500 grams (375 ml).
2. Entries must be labelled on the BOTTOM of the containers only with a supplied entry number or identifier. No other labels will be permitted.
3. Any honey entry containing any form of foreign material will be disqualified from the competition.
4. Honey will be judged using the standards printed in the OAAS Agriculture & Horticulture Judging Standards for Ontario Fairs. An approved colorimeter will be used to assess the colour.
5. 1st and 2nd place entries will be placed up for auction at the convention.
Judging Standards
Appearance- 45 points Clarity- 45 points
15 density (moisture content) 15 free from crystals
10 brightness 15 free from pollen, wax, etc
10 flavour and aroma 15 free from air bubbles, either in suspension or as froth
5 uniformity of honey
5 colour
Containers- 10 points
5 pleasant appearance, of equal size and shape
5 uniforms level of fill
Provincial Prize Money: 1st $50.00, 2nd $30.00, 3rd $20.00