Exhibition Hall Divisions and Classes
“Outdoor Living”
2010 Prize List for Exhibition Hall
• All entries must be grown or made by the exhibitor.
• Only one entry per exhibitor in each section.
• The exhibition hall will be open on Wednesday evening from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., and on Thursday morning from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. to receive entries.
• All entries must be in the exhibition hall, and tagged by 11:30 a.m. on Thursday.
• Exhibits must be removed between 4:00 and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
• It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to ensure that your exhibits are collected. The Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society is not responsible for lost items, although we do everything in our power, to ensure the safety and proper collection of all exhibits.
• All exhibits must be tagged for entry into the hall. Exhibit tags are available at the Fair office, the week of the fair.
• All gift certificates and special prizes are donations, and are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged.
SPECIAL AWARDS: These award presentations will take place at the Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society Banquet.
Exhibition Hall Trophy - The exhibitor with the highest total points ac¬cumulated from the hall exhibits, will be presented with this trophy with his/her name inscribed on it.
A $50 Gift Certificate, donated by Vankleek Cottage, Vankleek Hill, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest total points.
A $50 Gift Certificate, donated by Brian’s Place, Barney Gordon, prop.,Vankleek Hill, awarded to the exhibitor with the second highest total points.
New Exhibitor Trophy: Donated by Hillcrest Funeral Home, present¬ed to the first time exhibitor with the highest total points, accumulated from the hall exhibits.
A $30 Gift Certificate, donated by Crooks and Crannies, Hawkesbury, awarded to the new exhibitor with the highest total points.
Junior Division Hall Trophy - The exhibitor from the Junior Division with the highest total points, will be presented with a trophy with his/her name inscribed on it.
Special Prize: $15 to the Junior Exhibitor with the highest total points in the Exhibition Hall classes. Donated by Kenda Allen.
Special Prize: a $10 Gift Certificate, donated by Crooks and Crannies, Hawkesbury, to the Junior Exhibitor with the second highest points in the Exhibition Hall classes.
Please note that special rosette ribbons awarded to “Best Of...”classes will be for display only and will remain the property of the Homecraft Division. Also, any exhibitor wishing to return his/her ribbons for recycling pur¬poses, may do so on Sunday, when the exhibits are removed from the hall.
CLASS: SEEDS, GRAIN, & FORAGE DIVISION
Prize Money: $12, $10, $8, $5
Special Prize: Gift Certificate - $300 from Pioneer Seeds (Trevor Cunning) for most points in Sections 1 to 16.
Items to be exhibited in heavy plastic bags.
1. Barley, 10 lbs, any variety
2. Oats, 10 lbs., any variety
3. Wheat, 10 lbs., any variety
4. Soybeans, 10 lbs., any variety
5. Hay, first cut legumes, 85% or more legumes
6. Grass hay, at least 85% grass
7. Hay, second cut legumes, 85% or more legumes
8. Hay, second cut, mixed legumes and grass, 70% and 30% either way
9. Haylage, 10 lbs.
10. Corn Silage, 10 lbs.
11. Six corn stalks, variety to be named
12. Shelled corn, 10 lbs.
13. High moisture shelled corn, processed, 10 lbs.
14. Corn, 10 ears, variety named, 2009
15. Shelled Corn Bin, 8 lbs.
16. Hay quality, one complete square bale, indicate cut, 1st, 2nd or 3rd.
CLASS: MAPLE SYRUP DIVISION
Prize Money: $8, $6, $4,
17. Maple Syrup, Light, 1 Litre container
18. Maple Syrup, Amber, 1 Litre container
CLASS: GARDEN VEGETABLE DIVISION
Prize Money: $4, $3, $2,
Special Prize: Gift Certificate - $20 from Legault Garden Centre for most points in Sections 19 to 46.
Special Prize: $20 from Hillcrest Funeral Home (Mark & Lisa Henderson) in memory of Walter Davison, for the second highest points in Sections 19 to 46.
EXHIBITING NOTES
- Vine fruit (which includes tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini) entered in these sections, must have a short (2”) section of the vine attached.
- Do not wash root vegetables, just clean them off.
- Onions should be clean, but not peeled; some of the root should be left attached.
ALL ITEMS MUST BE DISPLAYED ON SIZE APPROPRIATE, DISPOSABLE PLATES, PROVIDED BY THE EXHIBITOR.
19. Beans, 6 pods of yellow
20. Beans, 6 pods of green
21. Beets, regular, 3, with 1" stem
22. Beets, long, 3, with 1" stem
23. Cabbage, summer, green, 2 heads
24. Cabbage, red, 2 heads
25. Carrots, 5, long, tops removed to 1"
26. Carrots, 5, baby-mini, tops removed to 1"
27. Corn, sweet, 3 ears, 1/3 husk removed
28. Cucumbers, 3 green, for table use
29. Cucumbers, burpless, 2
30. Cucumber, pickling, 5, 2” to 3 ½” long
31. Garlic, 3 heads
32. Herbs, fresh, in water, 3 varieties, labeled
33. Onions, yellow, 3, with 1” stem
34. Onions, Spanish, 3, with 1” stem
35. Peppers, 3, sweet, green or red
36. Peppers, 3, hot peppers
37. Potatoes, white, 5, named
38. Potatoes, red, 5, named
39. Potatoes, yellow, 5, named
40. Tomatoes, 3, beefsteak type
41. Tomatoes, 3, roma type
42. Tomatoes, tiny tim type, minimum 5 in a cluster
43. Zucchini, 2
44. Ugliest Carrot
45. Longest Yellow or Green Bean
46. Attractive vegetable arrangement in an appropriate container - 6 varieties, maximum 3 of each ($6, $5, $4)
CLASS: FRUIT DIVISION
Prize Money: $4, $3, $2
47. Apples, summer, one variety, 3
48. Black currants, 10
49. Red currants, 10
50. Raspberries, 10
51. Any fruit not listed, named
HORTICULTURE DIVISION
Special Prize: Donated by Caroll Carkner, $15 for the highest points and $10 for the second highest points in Sections 52 to 95.
Special Prize: Donated by the Vankleek Hill Horticultural Society – a 2011 Membership for the highest points in Sections 52 to 95.
CLASS: CUT FLOWERS
Prize money: $4,$3, $2
(Garden grown flowers only)
Special Prize: One dozen roses, donated by Clare’s Flowers, Vankleek Hill, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 52 to 81.
Special Prize: A $25 Gift Certificate, donated by Marlin Orchards & Garden Centre, Cornwall, awarded to the exhibitor with the second highest points in Sections 52 to 81.
DESCRIPTIVE TERMS & EXHIBITOR TIPS
- Stem – a flower stalk with one or more flowers, buds and foliage.
- Bloom – one flower with foliage on each stalk, with no buds showing colour.
- Spike (spray) – a cluster of individual flowers up and down a stem.
- Condition – free of disease, insect damage, insects etc.
- Colour – should be uniform.
- Form – proper shape for type of flower.
- Substance – fresh, not wilted.
- Uniform in size when more than one bloom or stem is required
- Showmanship/Display counts for part of the placing
- Always leave some foliage with entry, but clean off excess foliage, especially what is under water in the container.
Every entry must have an entry tag well attached to a sturdy container, heavy enough to support the flowers in it.
52. Any appropriate flower, floating in a container, 1 bloom
53. Asters, 3 blooms
54. Calendulas, 3 stems
55. Cleome, 3 stems
56. Coneflower, (Echinacea) 3 stems, any colour
57. Cosmos, 5 stems, no taller than 24"
58. Dahlia, under 6", 2 blooms
59. Dahlia, 6” & over, 1 bloom**
60. Gladioli, any solid colour, 1 spike**
61. Gladioli, bi-colour or tri-colour, 1 spike**
62. Lavatera (annual mallow), 3 stems
63. Lily, Tiger lily, 1 stem
64. Lily, any other bulb lily, 1 stem (no day lilies)
65. Marigolds, over 3", with own foliage, 5 blooms
66. Marigolds, 3" and under, with own foliage, 5 blooms
67. Nasturtium, 5 blooms
68. Nicotiana, 3 stems
69. Pansies, with own foliage, 5 blooms
70. Petunias, single, with own foliage, 5 stems
71. Petunias, double, with own foliage, 5 stems
72. Phlox, perennial, 3 stems
73. Rose, 1 bloom
74. Rose, 1 spray or spike
75. Rudbeckia, 3 stems, any colour
76. Salvia, with own foliage, 5 spikes,
77. Snapdragon, 3 spikes
78. Sweetpeas, any colour, 5 stems
79. Zinnias, 3" and over, 3 blooms
80. Zinnias, under 3”, 5 blooms
81. Collection of 3 varieties of flowers, 2 of each, not listed, provide name
***Prize money for these classes donated by Steven and Rochelle Anderson in memory of Alice Anderson.
CLASS: POTTED PLANTS
Prize Money: $4, $3, $2
Special Prize: A $25 gift certificate, donated by Greenridge Garden, Vankleek Hill, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 82 to 90.
Special Prize: A donation from Sears/White Palace, Vankleek Hill, awarded to the exhibitor with the second highest points in Sections 82 to 90.
82. African violet, single, any colour, one crown only
83. African violet, double, any colour, one crown only
84. Cactus Garden (minimum 3 varieties)
85. Ivy, any variety
86. Succulent, any kind, no cacti
87. Collection of potted herbs, 3 different types, named, displayed in one pot, tray or container
88. Impatiens, in bloom, grown in own pot
89. Hanging basket, to be home grown, non-blooming
90. Hanging basket, to be home grown, with blooms
CLASS: DECORATIVE FLOWERS
Prize money: $6, $5, $4
Special Prize: A $20 gift certificate, donated by Granny’s Closet, Vankleek Hill, awarded to
the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 91 to 95.
Special Prize: A $10 gift certificate donated by Crooks & Crannies, Hawkesbury, awarded to the exhibitor with the second highest points in Sections 91 to 95.
91. A Breath of Fresh Air - a miniature flower arrangement in a unique container, not to exceed 4" (10 cm) in any direction, including container.
92. Sunset - an arrangement of fresh flowers in reds, yellows and oranges. Accessories may be used. Not to exceed 12” (30 cm) in any direction.
93. Nightcap - an arrangement of fresh flowers in a brandy snifter. Accessories may be used. Not to exceed 15” (39cm) in any direction
94. Field Of Dreams - A creative arrangement with field crops (wheat, barley, etc.) and fresh flowers. Accessories may be used. Not to exceed 18” in height.
95. Outdoor Living - A centerpiece for an outdoor BBQ. A combination of vegetables and flowers. Accessories acceptable. Not to exceed 18” (45cm) in any direction.
CHAMPLAIN IN BLOOM DIVISION
Prize Money: $4, $3, $2
This is a special section sponsored by Champlain Township, in conjunction with its “Communities in Bloom” initiatives. These classes are open to residents of Champlain Township and surrounding areas. The Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society thanks Champlain Township for its sponsorship.
96. “At The Cottage” – an arrangement using wildflowers and outdoor decorations
97. Tuberous Begonia
98. Begonia, any other type
99. Coleus, any kind, 1 plant
100. Geranium, any type, in bloom, 1 plant
101. Mini Rose Bush, in bloom
102. Outdoor hanging basket
103. Deck/patio planter reusing an old container
104. Window Box for outdoors
CHAMPLAIN IN BLOOM PHOTO CONTEST
105. At The Beach or Pool
106. In The Garden
CULINARY ARTS DIVISION
RULES :
• Previous day’s baking desired.
• Canned fruit and preserves must be sealed.
• Jellies and jams to be in small (250-500 mL) mason jars, no wax please.
• Exhibitors to cover baking with clear plastic bags, no plastic wrap please, except on cakes.
• Muffins, cookies and small cakes are exhibited on small disposable plates provided by the exhibitor.
• Mixes are allowed only where specified.
• Use only all purpose flour and remove all cakes from pans, and muffins from paper.
• Exhibitors of pies and cakes may leave one portion on display and take the remainder home Thursday 7 - 9 p.m. or Friday 9 -11 a.m.
Please bring your own knife and a plate on which to leave the one portion.
CLASS: BAKING
Prizes in gift certificates: $10 for each 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize in Baking Sections 107 – 126 generously donated by Laurin’s Your Independent Grocers (Hawkesbury).
107. Loaf, white bread, no glaze
108. 1 Loaf, 60% whole wheat bread, winner qualifies for District Competition
109. Dinner rolls, white, 3
110. Cranberry Orange Loaf, half loaf shown
111. Pumpkin Loaf, half loaf shown
112. Apple Muffins, 3
113. Chocolate Brownies, 3, approx. 2" square, with icing, no nuts
114. Hello Dolly Squares, 3 pieces
115. Homemade Beavertail, 1
116. Ginger Snap Cookies, 3
117. Sugar cookies, 3, decorated with a flower theme
118. Chocolate chip cookies, 3
119. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, double crust
120. Blueberry Pie, double crust
121. Date Squares, 3, approx. 2" squares
122. Applesauce cake (9”x9” or 8”x8”), half cake shown
123. Butter Tarts, with raisins, 3
124. Maple fudge, no nuts, 4 pieces, approx. 1" squares
125. Homemade chocolates, no nuts, 5 pieces
126. Almond bark, white or dark
CLASS: BOTTLED GOODS
Prizes in gift certificates: $10 for each 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize in Bottled Goods Sections 127 – 144 generously donated by Laurin’s Your Independent Grocers (Hawkesbury).
All jars – 250ml or 500ml (1/2 pint or pint)
127. Applesauce
128. Crabapple Jelly
129. Blueberry Jelly
130. Jar of Jam for Diabetics, named
131. Peach Marmalade
132. Strawberry Jam, cooked
133. Raspberry Jam, cooked
134. Jam not listed (provide name)
135. Red Pepper Jelly
136. Dill Cucumber Pickles
137. Bread & Butter Pickles
138. Beet Pickles
139. Chili Sauce
140. Green Cucumber Relish
141. Fruit Relish (chutney)
142. Salsa (medium)
143. Spaghetti Sauce, meatless
144. Any Pickled Vegetable not listed, provide name
CLASS: CULINARY SPECIALS
Special Prize: A $10 gift certificate, donated by Crooks & Crannies, Hawkesbury, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in sections 145 to 148.
Special Prize: $5 donated by Faye Allen, awarded to the winner of each section 145-148.
145. "Party Kabobs”– 3 attractive skewers of your favourite party foods (fruit, veggies, candy, etc.) with decorations as desired.
Prize Money: $7, $5, $3
146. “Outdoor Picnic” - Lunch displayed in a reusable container. To include at least three homemade food items, along with other picnic necessities.
Prize Money: $10, $7, $5
147. “Five Ways of Using Apples - Judged on appearance and creativity, props allowed.
Prize Money: $10, $7, $5
148. “President’s Special” Marble Cake, iced. Half cake shown.
Prize Money: $7, $5, $3
CLOTHING AND HOME CRAFT DIVISION
Prize Money: $6, $5, $4.
Special Prize: $25 donated by Nettie Allen, in memory of her sister Hazel Burwash, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 149 to 193.
Special Prize: $25 donated by Allen Wharry, in memory of his mother Georgina Wharry, to the exhibitor with the second highest points in Sections 149 to 193.
CLASS: KNITTING
Special Prize: $25 donation from Evelyn Bernique, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 149 to 158.
Special Prize: Donation from Sears/White Palace, awarded to the exhibitor with the second highest points in Sections 149 to 158.
149. Something for baby (no blankets)
150. Child’s pullover
151. Adult’s pullover
152. Shrug, shawl or poncho
153. Knitted afghan
154. Knitted baby afghan
155. Summer sweater – short sleeve or sleeveless for ladies
156. Adult socks
157. Any knitted item not listed above
158. One Skein Wonder – knit something using only one ball or skein of yarn (100 g)
Knitting Special: Hats and Booties for Preemies. All entries will be donated to local hospitals for their neo-natal units.
Prize money donated by Louise Leblanc-Mazur – 1st - $10, 2nd-$5, 3rd -$3.
CLASS: SEWING
Special Prize: $20 donated by Maureen Murphy, in memory of Erma Davison, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 159 to 163.
** SMA = sample of material attached.
159. BBQ Apron - SMA
160. Placemats - 2 - SMA
161. Lounging Pants/Pajama Bottoms - SMA
162. Any sewn garment not listed - SMA
163. Miscellaneous sewn craft - SMA
CLASS: CROCHET
Special Prize: $25 donated by Prescott County W. I., awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 164 to 168.
164. Crocheted afghan
165. Crocheted baby afghan
166. Crocheted article of clothing
167. Crocheted doily, mounted, 12”or smaller
168. Any crocheted item, not listed above
CLASS: NEEDLEWORK
Special Prize: Gift Certificate donated by Special Impressions Hair Design (Sandra Howes) awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 169 to 172.
Special Prize: Donation from Sears/White Palace, awarded to the exhibitor with the second highest points in Sections 169 to 172.
169. Counted cross stitch - any article of cross stitch
170. Bunka - any article framed
171. Swedish weaving - any article
172. Any other creative needlework (i.e. ribbon, needlepoint, chicken scratch, stitching on paper, crewel, etc.)
CLASS: QUILTING
Prize Money: $15, $10, $6
Special Prize: $25 donated by Nettie Allen, in memory of her sister Georgina Wharry, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 173 to 180.
Special Prize: $25 gift certificate donated by Blueberry Hill Bistro, awarded to the exhibitor with the second highest points in Sections 173 to 180.
173. Baby/Crib quilt, hand quilted, pre-designed fabric accepted
174. Baby/Crib quilt, machine quilted, pre-designed fabric accepted
175. Wall hanging, hand quilted, ready to hang
176. Machine quilted quilt/wall hanging (all entries accepted – only entries 192” perimeter will be eligible for the Regional OAAS Competition)
177. Appliquéd Quilt, hand quilted (appliqué may be done by machine)
178. Any quilt, hand quilted, minimum size 72" x 90"
179. Piece quilt, hand quilted, blocks and setting may be pieced together by machine
180. Any other quilted item not listed above
CLASS: MISCELLANEOUS
Prize Money: $6, $5, $4
Special Prize: $25 donation from Shelley Ryan, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 181 to 193.
Special Prize: A $20 Gift Certificate donated by Hodge Podge Boutique - Hawkesbury, awarded to the exhibitor with the second highest points in Sections 181 to 193.
181. Decorative Item for a door, handmade
182. Painting, oil or acrylic, framed
183. Tole painting, metal
184. Folk art painting on wood
185. Handmade Jewelry Set, any 3 (bracelet, necklace, earrings, ring, broach), mounted
186. Earring and necklace set, mounted
187. Handmade necklace any medium, mounted
188. Memories photo album, (scrapbooking), 5 or more page sampling, 8 ½” x 11” or larger
189. Mini Memories photo album - less than 8.5" x 11", (scrapbooking), 5 or more page sampling
190. Digital Scrapbook, complete, any size
191. Two handmade greeting cards made of two different techniques
192. Shadow Box, glass enclosed
193. A handmade game
CLASS: Outdoor Living Specials
Special Prize: $15 donated by Nation Area Senior Citizens, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 194 to 199.
Special Prize: $10 donated by Nation Area Senior Citizens, awarded to the exhibitor with the second highest points in Sections 194 to 199.
194. Scrapbook Page with 5 pictures of a summer party
195. 2 Seat Cushions for outdoor use, your choice of medium
196. Centrepiece for Patio/Picnic Table, max.of 16” in any direction.
197. Decorated container for garden or outdoor use, max. 18”
198. Hand-made invitation to a Summer Party - mounted
199. Decorated hostess gift basket – content needed. Judged on creativity and appearance.
CLASS: PHOTOGRAPHY
Prize Money - $6, $5, $4
Special Prize: $25 gift certificate donated by Blueberry Hill Bistro, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 200 to 213.
Special Prize A $15 gift certificate donated by Jade Gardens, awarded to the exhibitor with the second highest points in Sections 200 to 213.
• Open to amateur photographers only
• Membership must be purchased to exhibit in this photography section
• Photos should be unframed and mounted on cardboard or bristol board
• When indicated a caption is needed, those without captions will be disqualified
• Snapshots should be 4” x 6” or smaller
• Mounting should not exceed 3” around the photos
• Judged on imagination, focus, interest, exposure and composition.
Junior photographers – please see Junior Classes for photography sections.
A - Individual Photos (Individually mounted, with caption)
200. Enjoying the Sunshine
201. My Summer Wheels
202. My Outdoor Job!
203. People Enjoying Nature
204. A Big Splash
205. Foggy, misty or dewy day
B - Black and White Individual Photos
206. People Outdoors
207. Outdoor Scenery
C – Collections (Collections must include 4 photos - mounted and captions)
208. Cottage Life
209. The Four Seasons
210. Story Board - photos taken sequentially that tell a tale
211. Fun at the Vankleek Hill Fair - 2009
D - Digital Photography Manipulation
212. Digital Photo Challenge – merge two photos to make a funny product
213. Digital Photography Collection - 3 versions of the same print digitally manipulated (ie. cropping, colour enhancements, borders, frames etc.)