orangeville argicultural society

Chairperson: Jodean Bignell 519.938.9428

Rules:

1. Age MUST be clearly printed on the front of the entry tag. Enter only in your own age group or older.
2. Read the rules carefully for what is required. Not following instructions may result in disqualification or lower placement.
3. Youth fair exhibitors must have their own exhibitor number. No exhibitor fee will be charged for this class. An exhibitor fee of $5 will be charged if exhibitor wishes to show in open (adult) classes.
4. Exhibitor tags must be firmly attached to work.
5. One entry per exhibitor in each section and it must be recent work of the exhibitor.
6. Baking must be on a sturdy plate in a clear plastic bag or covered in plastic wrap. Do not staple wrap to the plate.
7. NOTE*: the work should be the work of the child!

4 AND UNDER-AGES AS OF JUNE 30TH, 2009

Section 1-7: Print age on front of entry tag. Prizes: 1st: $3.50 2nd: $3.00 3rd: $2.50 4th: $2.00

1. Draw a picture of a guitar.
2. Using stickers, make a picture relating to the fair theme ‘Welcome to our Hoe Down’.
3. Decorate an empty pop or soup can as a pen holder.
4. Draw and colour a cowboy boot.
5. Print your first name and colour or paint it.
6. A craft that you made at school, the babysitter’s or with Mom.
7. A necklace made from edible materials.
8. THE MAPLES WOMEN’S INSTITUTE SPECIAL: Largest maple leaf mounted.
   Prizes: 1st $5.00 2nd $4.00 3rd $3.00

7 AND UNDER-AGES AS OF JUNE 30TH, 2009

Section 9-16: Print age on front of entry tag.
Prizes: 1st: $3.50 2nd: $3.00 3rd: $2.50 4th: $2.00

9. Decorate an old pair of sunglasses.
10. Dress your favourite stuffed animal-max size 24”.
11. Create your first name with string and glue on paper.
12. Make a button person glued on a paper plate.
13. Decorate a cowboy hat or a straw hat.
14. Draw a musical instrument that is played at a ‘hoedown’.
15. Grow a vegetable plant in a plastic cup ie. bean or pea.
16. Decorate a pine cone to look like a Christmas tree.
17. MRS. SHIRLEY JACKSON MEMORIAL: “Treasurers from a Walk”
    - a display of 8 items placed on a sturdy plate
    Prize: 1st: $5.00 2nd: $4.00 3rd: $3.00 4th: $2.00 5th: $1.00
18. YOUTH CHAIRPERSON SPECIAL: Using a tortilla wrap, make a colourful and healthy sandwich. Provide an ingredient list.
    Prize: 1st: $5.00 2nd: $3.00 3rd: $2.00

10 AND UNDER-AGES AS OF JUNE 30TH, 2009

Section 19-33: Print age on front of entry tag.
Prizes: 1st: $3.50 2nd: $3.00 3rd: $2.50 4th: $2.00

19. Decorate a pencil case.
20. Dress a Barbie doll in a creative or funny style of clothing.
21. A small flower arrangement as a gift for a teacher.
22. Make a musical instrument from a box using elastic or string and decorate it.
23. Create a corncob pencil and eraser.
24. Draw a funny picture of your teacher. No names please!
25. Using cut out magazine pictures, show a healthy lunch and print a list of the items.
26. Any art work made at school that is special to you.
27. Make a scarecrow on a stick, total height not to exceed 2 M, stick included.
28. A small gadget from Grandma’s kitchen. Attach a short write up of what it does.
29. A model tractor, or car, that you have made from a kit.
30. Decorate one (1) cup cake.
31. 3 cookies, your choice of recipe.
32. 3 iced brownies with no nuts.
33. 1 large muffin.
34. KIDS CAN DO SPECIAL: My favourite animal made from plasticine.
    Prizes:
    1st: $7.00 Gift Certificate 2nd: $5.00 Gift Certificate 3rd: $3.00 Gift Certificate
35. DUFFERIN COUNTY DAIRY PRODUCERS SPECIAL: Create a picture of a milkshake, float or sundae. Label the ingredients and Include at least 2 dairy products. Neatness counts. Picture not to exceed 30 cm x 30 cm.
    Prizes: 1st $3.00 2nd $2.75 3rd $2.50 4th $2.25 5th $2.00
36. JODEAN’S CREATIVE HAIR DESIGN SPECIAL: Decorate the ‘ugliest cake ever’. The size is optional, however, a real cake need not be used. Experiment with flat surfaces such as plywood, Styrofoam etc.
    Prizes: 1st $10.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $5.00
37. DUFFERIN GARDEN CENTRE SPECIAL: "Nature’s Beauty”- Collect 3 different leaves and display them creatively on an 81/2”x11” paper. Entries become the property of Dufferin Garden Centre for display.
    Prizes: 1st: $5.00 2nd: $4.00 3rd: $3.00

12 AND UNDER-AGES AS OF JUNE 30TH, 2009

Section 38-47: Print age on front of entry tag.
Prizes: 1st: $3.50 2nd: $3.00 3rd: $2.50 4th: $2.00

38. Paint a pet rock.
39. Make a wind chime – suitable to hang.
40. Grow a plant or flower in an old shoe or boot.
41. Create a scarecrow on a stick, not to exceed 2 M, stick included.
42. Little Red Riding Hood’s basket with items she took to Grandma’s house.
43. A funny, framed photo of your classmate or mates and explain the situation.
44. Make an animal from beads and/or beans.
45. Make a bear using burrs. Other items may be used to decorate the bear. Place in a closed plastic bag.
46. Design a school playground from recycled items.
47. Make a 'bling bling’ belt.
48. KIDS CAN DO SPECIAL: An item made from K’Nex, (not from a kit). Not to exceed 50 cm x 50 cm. Please give a name to your creation.
    Prizes:
    1st: $7.00 Gift Certificate 2nd: $5.00 Gift Certificate 3rd: $3.00 Gift Certificate
49. DUFFERIN COUNTY DAIRY PRODUCERS SPECIAL: Four (4) pieces of fudge Use the recipe that follows. Please have adult supervision during cooking. Fudge will be judged on taste and appearance.
    

    Fudge Recipe
    1 3/4 cups icing sugar
    1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
    2 tablespoons milk
    1/4 cups cocoa
    1/4 cups butter
    Pinch of salt
    
    In a 4 cup (1L) measuring cup, stir sugar, cocoa, salt, milk and vanilla until partially blended. Put cut up pieces of butter on top. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir vigorously until smooth. Pour into wax paper lined loaf pan. Chill one (1) hour before cutting.

    Prizes: 1st: $3.00 2nd: $2.75 3rd: $2.50 4th: $2.25 5th: $2.00
50. HILLCREST PRIVATE SCHOOL SPECIAL: On an 8½” x 11” paper, using cursive writing, reproduce the following poem. Neatness counts.
    

    "Any little old song
    Will do for me,
    Tell it of joys gone long,
    Or joys to be,
    Or friendly faces best
    Loved to see.

    Prizes: 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $3.00
51. ROBIN HOOD FLOUR BEGINNERS BEST LUNCHBOX SNACK CONTEST: Best 5 homemade squares or bars. Judging will be based on appearance, taste, texture and creativity. Recipe and proof of purchase must accompany entry.
    Prize: 1st: $10.00

**First place prize winner is eligible to compete in the National Best Lunchbox Contest. Winner must submit a declaration form.(See Chairperson)**
Prize: 1st: $100.00

15 AND UNDER-AGES AS OF JUNE 30TH, 2009

Section 52-65: Print age on front of entry tag.
Prizes: 1st: $3.50 2nd: $3.00 3rd: $2.50 4th: $2.00

52. A handmade sock puppet.
53. A photo collage of an outdoor party.
54. Decorate a pair of workboots.
55. Design and create old eye glass frames into something funny.
56. A model car or truck decorated for Hallowe’en.
57. A group of 3 different vegetables made from any modeling material (i.e. modeling clay).
58. Using rubber stamps, design a garden on a flat surface.
59. Decorative painting on a piece of wood.
60. Calendar page for the month of September (must be on 8.5” x 11” piece of paper).
61. A bouquet of flowers for a teacher’s desk.
62. 3 cookies, your choice of recipe.
63. 3 iced brownies with no nuts.
64. 3 banana muffins in paper cups.
65. 3 plain tea biscuits.
66. DIRECTOR’S SPECIAL: Write a 50-100 word essay about your first ‘social dance’. Content, imagination and neatness to count. Hand written only please!
    Prizes: 1st: $5.00 2nd: $3.00 3rd: $2.00
67. KIDS CAN DO SPECIAL: A beaded necklace, not from a kit.
    Prizes:
    1st: $7 Gift Certificate
    2nd: $5 Gift Certificate
    3rd: $3 Gift Certificate
68. COTTON THREADS SPECIAL: An item of machine sewing made by yourself, but the article may be from a sewing class.
    Prizes: 1st: $5.00 2nd: $3.00 3rd: $2.00
69. CAMILLA WOMEN’S INSTITUTE SPECIAL: Article made in a 2009 4-H Life Skills Club.
    Prizes: 1st: $7.00 2nd: $5.00 3rd: $3.00
70. DUFFERIN GARDEN CENTRE SPECIAL: “Kid’s Can Garden Too!” A project showing your 2009 gardening experience of growing vegetables from seed. Submit a photo of your garden with a vegetable you have grown. Entries become the property of Dufferin Garden Centre for display.
    Prizes: 1st: $5.00 2nd: $4.00 3rd: $3.00

19 AND UNDER-AGES AS OF JUNE 30TH, 2009

Section 71-83: Print age on front of entry tag.
Prizes: 1st: $3.50 2nd: $3.00 3rd: $2.50 4th: $2.00

71. Using a hard cover book as the base, design a child’s ‘story book cover’.
72. An article of needlework (i.e. cross stitch, needlepoint, embroidery).
73. Painting – watercolour – do not frame.
74. A computer generated get well card to a teen friend using your choice of clipart and personal message.
75. Create a family board game.
76. Design your own CD cover (must not exceed the actual size of a CD).
77. Plan a week’s menu using the Canada’s Food Guide for your family. Please include three meals plus a snack for all 7 days.
78. A duct tape creation - max. size 12”x12”.
79. A wearable Hallowe’en mask.
80. List 5 ideas that you would like to see at ‘your’ fair.
81. Create a ‘new’ edible dessert and list the ingredients, on a file card, attached to the entry tag.
82. 3 butter tarts.
83. 3 cookies, your choice of recipe.
84. DIRECTOR’S SPECIAL: Compose a poem or song lyrics for a toe stomping country song.
    Prizes: 1st: $5.00 2nd: $3.00 3rd: $2.00
85. KIDS CAN DO SPECIAL: An article or article made from Sculpey Modeling Compound. MUST BE MOUNTED.
    Prizes:
    1st: $7.00 Gift Certificate
    2nd: $5.00 Gift Certificate
    3rd: $3.00 Gift Certificate
86. PIECEFUL HANDS QUILTING SPECIAL: Any quilted item done by a child alone. Please attach a short story of why you made it and who it is for and any special meaning.
    Sponsor – Tracey Hand-Breckenridge
    Prizes: 1st: $5.00 2nd: $3.00 3rd: $2.00
87. HOCKLEY VALLEY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE SPECIAL: A family tree presentation of at least 3 generations of your family, no larger than a sheet of Bristol board, it may be hand done or computer printed in a chart or tree format.
    Prizes: 1st: $7.00 2nd: $5.00 3rd: $3.00
88. HILLCREST PRIVATE SCHOOL SPECIAL: On an 8.5” x 11” paper, in cursive writing, write the following stanza:
    

    Any Little Old Song
    Any little old song
    Will do for me,
    Tell it of joys gone long,
    Or joys to be,
    Or friendly faces best
    Loved to see.
    
    Newest themes I want not
    On subtle strings,
    And for thrilling pant not
    That new song brings:
    I only need the homeliest
    Of heart-strings.
    ~Thomas Hardy~

    Prizes: 1st: $7.00 2nd: $5.00 3rd: $3.00
89. BERNARDIN OF CANADA LIMITED SPECIAL: Strawberry Jam (cooked recipe only). The jam must be sealed with a Bernardin 2-piece snap lid, and must be in a ½ pint or metric equivalent jar. Attach recipe.
    Prize: Gift Pack from Bernardin
90. FLEISCHMANN’S YEAST 'YOUTH’ BEST BREAD: Best loaf of ‘hand made’ white bread. Judging will be based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity.
    Prize: 1st: $10.00 @ local fair

Fleichmann's National YOuth Bread Contest – The winner from each fair, with submission of information form, will be entered in the national contest. (See Chairperson) Judging will be based on above criteria.
Prize: 1st: 1 of 2 Portable Music Players
91. O.A.A.S. YOUTH POSTER COMPETITION: There are 2 sections in this category:
    For Youth up to Grade 6 as of June 30, 2009.
    For all Youth Grade 7 to Grade 12 as of June 30, 2009
    Theme: “Promoting Orangeville Fall Fair”
    1. Poster: must be hand drawn.
    2. Minimum size 8.5” x 11” (23cm x 28 cm)
    3. Maximum size 12” x 18” (30.5 cm x 46cm)
    4. Please label clearly on the back of your poster – exhibitor’s name, school (or “home school”) and telephone number.
    5. Poster must be mounted on a black art card to give a 2” border.
    6. Entries will be judged on:
    - the ability to attract and hold attention(20 points)
    - overall appearance (30 points)
    - the competition theme clear (40 points)
    - the quality of materials & end product (10 points)
    Prizes (at Orangeville Fair)
    Youth up to Grade 6: 1st: $5.00 2nd: $3.00
    Youth Grade 7 to Grade 12: 1st: $5.00 2nd: $3.00
    The winning posters at Orangeville Fair, for each age group, will be eligible for the District 5 competition in October 2009.
    
    **The winner at the District 5 level will compete for prizes in February 2010 at the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Convention.**
    

    O.A.A.S. Convention prizes: Donated by
    Thrill Show Productions Inc., Dorchester, Ontario.
    1st: $25.00 & a plaque 2nd: $15.00 3rd: $10.00

92. O.A.A.S. CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE COMPETITION: Open to all Youth ages 10 to 15 years of age as of December 31, 2009.
    1. Entry must consist of 8 cookies displayed on a sturdy disposable plate.
    2. Cookies to be no larger than 3” (6.75 cm) and no smaller than 2” (5cm).
    3. Please firmly attach your completed entry tag to the plate.
    4. Entries will be judged on:
    - flavor (45 points)
    - presentation (25 points)
    - general appearance (15 points)
    - internal appearance (15 points)
    Prizes (at Orangeville Fair)
    1st: $5.00 2nd: $3.00
    The winner at Orangeville Fair will be eligible to enter in the Fair’s District 5 competition in October 2009 for prize money paid by the District.
    
    **The winner at the District 5 level will compete for prizes in February 2010 at the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Convention.**
    

    Prizes at the Provincial Competition:
    1st: $20.00 2nd: $15.00 3rd: $10.00
    with 12 additional prizes of $5.00.