Exhibition Hall Divisions and Classes
“Ploughing Into The New Decade”
• 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 3:30 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 accumulated 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 purposes, 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: From Pioneer Seeds (Trevor Cunning) - $300 prize 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. Strangest Shaped Vegetable
45. Vegetable Decorated to look like a person or animal (named).
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 2012 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, Fournier, 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. Cream Of The Crop - a dainty flower arrangement in a cream container
92. Fire and Ice - an arrangement of fresh flowers in reds, yellows, oranges and white. Accessories may be used. Not to exceed 12” (30 cm) in any direction.
93. Rural Ramble - Creative design including a combination of garden and wild flowers and fabric in any manner. 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.), vegetables and fresh flowers. Accessories may be used. Not to exceed 18” in height.
95. Farmer’s Favourite - A centerpiece for an outdoor table in a tin container. 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. International Ploughing Match (IPM) – Flower arrangement using fall colours
97. Tuberous Begonia
98 Begonia planter (not tuberous begonias)
99. Potted Coleus – 1 plant
100.. Ivy Geranium – in bloom
101.. Mini Rose bush – in bloom
102. Outdoor hanging basket
103. Patio/Deck planter – Fall Colours for IPM
104. Outdoors Window Box – Fall colours for IPM
CHAMPLAIN IN BLOOM PHOTO CONTEST
105. International Ploughing Match Theme: “All About Autumn”
106. Children Enjoying Summer
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 -11:30 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. Banana Bread, half loaf shown
111. Lemon Loaf, half loaf shown
112. Carrott Muffins, 3
113. No Bake Squares, 3, approx. 2" square, with icing, no nuts
114. Cinnamon Buns, 3
115.Zucchini Chocolate Cake, single layer, iced
116. Peanut Butter Cookies, 3
117. Shortbread cookies, 3, decorated with a flower theme
118. Chocolate chip cookies, 3
119. Raspberry Pie, double crust
120. Apple Pie, double crust
121. Homemade Donuts, 3,
122. Queen Elizabeth 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. Chocolate Fudge, 4 pieces, approx. 1” squares
126. Tea biscuits, 3
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. Apple 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: Donated by Faye Allen, $5 awarded to the winner of each section 145-148.
145. Decorated Gingerbread House, decorated to look like your favourite barn or rural building. Accessories acceptable.Prize Money: $7, $5, $3
146. “Lunch In The Field at the IPM” - Lunch displayed in a reusable container. To include at least one home baked item, one homemade sealed jar and one other homemade item, along with other picnic necessities.
Prize Money: $10, $7, $5
147. “Welcome To Prescott-Russell” – Maximum 8 items, at least 4 to be homemade. Judged on appearance and creativity, props allowed.
Prize Money: $10, $7, $5
148. Cake decorated for International Ploughing Match (IPM 2011). Accessories welcome. Judged on decoration only.
Prize Money: $7, $5, $3
CLOTHING AND HOME CRAFT DIVISION
Prize Money: $6, $5, $4.
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. ”Something Stuffed”. Any knitted item that has stuffing inside. (May be a group of items that go together).
156. Scarf
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. Placemats, 2 - SMA
160. Lounging Pants/Pajama Bottoms - SMA
161. Any sewn garment not listed - SMA
162. Miscellaneous sewn craft - SMA
CLASS: CROCHET
Special Prize: $25 donated by Prescott County District Women’s Institute, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 164 to 168.
163. Crocheted afghan
164. Crocheted baby afghan
165. Crocheted article of clothing
166. Crocheted doily, mounted, 12”or smaller
167. 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.
168. Counted cross stitch - any article of cross stitch
169. Bunka - any article framed
170. Swedish weaving - any article
171. 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.
172. Miniature Quilt, any technique, maximum of 96”. Pieced by machine, hand quilted
173. Miniature Quilt, any technique, maximum of 96”. Pieced by machine, machine quilted on domestic sewing machine
174. Pieced Quilt – Hand Quilted. Hand or machine pieced. Hand Quilted
175. Pieced Quilt – Machine Quilted. Pieced by machine and quilted on a domestic sewing machine.
176. Appliquéd Quilt, Hand Quilted. Hand or machine pieced. Appliqued by hand. Hand quilted.
177. Appliqued Quilt – Machine Quilted. Pieced by machine. Appliqued by machine and quilted on a domestic sewing machine.
178. Table Runner or Placements. Any technique. Pieced by machine. Hand Quilted.
179. Table Runner or Placements. Any technique. Pieced by machine. Hand Quilted.
180. Appliqued Quilt – Long Arm Machine Quilted
181. Pieced Quilt – Long Arm Machine Quilted
Quilt Special – Quilts of Valour
Quilts of Valour are Quilted made for injured military personnel on their return to Canada. The organization’s mission is “To ensure that our injured Canadian soldiers are recognized for their bravery and commitment of their true patriotism to our country. We give this support through the presentation of quilts of comfort made for our military service people.
All quilts entered in this category are dedicated to the memory of Cpl. Patrick Lormand, Chute A Blondeau, killed in action in Afghanistan, September 2009. Quilts entered in this category are donated by the Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society to the Prescott-Russell IPM 2011 for the donation to the “Quilts of Valour” Canada.
Quilts are to be minimum size: 50” x 60”and maximum size 72” x 96”.
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.
182. A small item of stained glass.
183. Painting, oil or acrylic, framed
184. Tole painting, metal
185. Folk art painting on wood
186. Handmade Jewelry Set, any 3 (bracelet, necklace, earrings, ring, broach), 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. Church pew decoration for a wedding.
192. Shadow Box, glass enclosed
193. Painting on Glass, any item.
CLASS: International Ploughing Match (IPM) Specials
Special Prize: $20 donated by Hillcrest Funeral Home, Mark & Lisa Henderson, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 194 to 199.
194. Five Photos of “Around The Farm in Prescott-Russell”, mounted.
195. Welcome Sign or Wreath depicting the IPM.
196. Centrepiece for IPM Party Table, max.of 16” in any direction.
197. Decorated mailbox cover or mailbox decoration for IPM, max. 18”
198. Hand-made invitation or card to an IPM Event - mounted
199. Decorated gift basket depicting Prescott-Russell and/or IPM– 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: $20 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 (not paid for you photography work).
• 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. Crops In The Field
201. Abandoned Building and/or Wheels
202. Insects (spiders, butterflies, etc.)
203. Water in any form
204. Fire
205. People At Play (Sports, Physical Activity, or having fun)
206. Photo with digital manipulation
B - Black and White Individual Photos
207. Still Life (table setting, bowl of fruit etc.)
208. Ceremony
C – Collections (Collections must include 4 photos - mounted and captions)
209. Past and Present Tractors (2 of each)
210. Vankleek Hill Structures
211. Story Board - photos taken sequentially that tell a tale
212. Animals or Wildlife
213. Digital Manipulation Collection - 4 versions of the same print digitally manipulated (ie. cropping, colour enhancements, borders, frames etc.)