2016 Fall Fair Booklet

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Cochrane’s

102nd Annual

Fall Fair

September 5th

– 6th

, 2014

September 11th

- 12th

, 2015

September 9th

- 10th

, 2016

Cochrane Agricultural

&

Horticultural Societies

Awards Book

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Contact Information:

Cochrane Agricultural Society

P.O. Box 2552

Cochrane, Ontario P0L 1C0

www.cochraneagriculturalsociety.com

www.facebook.com/CochraneAgriculturalSociety

This Entry Schedule is valid for 3 years : 2014. 2015, & 2016.

It has been revised, so please check the Class and Section

numbers.

Cochrane is a member of District 14 of the Ontario Association

of Agricultural Societies (OASS).

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Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in Volunteering, please feel free to contact us via our

website or facebook page.

Student Volunteers

The Fall Fair welcomes student volunteers and will

provide documentation to show that students have

completed volunteer hours.

Dates of the Fall Fair are subject to change without notice.

Please check our website or facebook page to confirm the dates of

the fair each year.

If you require further assistance, please message our website or

facebook page.

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Index:

Page 6 - Rules

Page 16 - Livestock Classes

Page 22 - Poultry Classes

Page 24 - Other Animal Classes

Page 25 - Dairy Product Classes

Page 26 - Grain and Forage Classes

Page 28 - Vegetable, Fruit, and Herb Classes

Page 32 - Junior Vegetable, and Fruit Classes

Page 34 - Floral and Plant Classes

Page 40 - Junior Floral Classes

Page 41 - Canning and Preserving

Page 43 - Baking Classes

Page 50 - Junior Baking

Page 51 - Hand Knitting

Page 54 - Crochet

Page 56 - Embroidery and Needlework

Page 58 - Junior Knitting and Needlework

Page 58 - Quilting, Rugs, and Quilt Block Competition

Page 63 - Sewing

Page 65 - Junior Sewing

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Index:

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Page 65 - Crafts

Page 68 - Junior Crafts

Page 74 - Creative Writing

Page 76 - Adult Artwork

Page 77 - Adult Photography

Page 79 - Junior Photography

Page 81 - Publicity Displays

Page 83 - Volunteer Information

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Class 57 Publicity Display

Any community organization or group. Membership must

be paid to compete.

Prizes: First $8, Second $6, Third $4

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Section 1-8 Grades 4-6

Section 1 Pet portrait, 1 colour print

Section 2 Scenery suitable for postcard, 1 colour print

Section 3 Children in a humorous situation, 1 colour print

Section 4 Colour print of a sign (Town sign, street signs etc.)

Section 5 Flowers, 2 colour prints

Section 6 Cochrane Fall Fair, 2 colour prints

Section 7 Farm animals, 2 colour prints

Section 8 Farming in Motion, 2 colour prints

Section 9-13 Grades 7-10

Section 9 Holiday or Family event, named, 2 colour prints

Section 10 Wildlife in natural setting, 1 colour print

Section 11 Old Barns, Houses or Churches, 2 colour prints

Section 12 Country Road, summer or winter, 1 colour print

Section 13 Black & White photo, any subject, 1 print

Sections 14-16 Open Junior Photography all ages up to 16 years

Section 14 Reflections, 1 colour print

Section 15 Old Vehicle, 1 colour print

Section 16 Frosty morning, 1 colour print

Prizes: First $4, Second $3, Third $2

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General Rules and Regulations:

Membership

1. Any adult may be a member of the Cochrane

Agricultural Society and the Cochrane

Horticultural Society. Fees are $12.00 for the

current year. Members are entitles to exhibit at the

current fair in all Categories.

2. Fees of $12.00 will be deducted from prize

winnings of $14.00 or more, for membership in

the following year.

3. Juniors, in this book, refers to exhibitors ages 16

or younger. There is no fee for exhibiting in Junior

classes.

4. Juniors must exhibit in the classes for their grade

levels ONLY. Grade refers to their grade during

the previous year.

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Section 20 Sporting Event, named

Section 21 Something Funny (5x7)

Section 22 Special Effect, named (5x7)

Section 23 Still Life, close-up with zoom lens

Black & White Single Print Sections

Section 24 Country Lane or Road

Section 25 Old Bridge

Section 26 Other Print, any subject

Framed Print Sections

Section 27 Portrait of Child or Children, min. 5"x7", colour

Section 28 Favourite Animal, min. 5"x7", colour

Section 29 Landscape/Scenery, min.5"x7", colour

Section 30 Enlargement of Any Subject, minimum 8"x10" colour

Prizes: Class 55 First $4 Second $3 Third $2

Class 56 Junior Photography

Exhibitors must not appear in their photos. Print sizes

should be 4"x6" unless otherwise specified, regular film,

digital, and Polaroid photographs are acceptable.

Entries must be attractively mounted on white

background (paper or cardstock) and must be unframed.

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Multiple Colour Print Section

Section 1 Last Fall fair, 3 colour prints

Section 2 Farming in Motion, 2 prints

Section 3 Spring & Summer in the Garden, 2 prints

Section 4 Collection of Old Farm Buildings, 3 prints

Section 5 Farm Photo Display, 6 or more prints

Section 6 Digitally enhanced photo and original photo,

enhancement named

Single Colour Print Sections

Section 7 Candid Child or Children (5x7)

Section 8 Grandparent(s) with Grandchild(ren)

Section 9 Person(s) at work

Section 10 Farm Livestock

Section 11 Household Pet

Section 12 Wild Creature, (animal, bird, or insect) not in

captivity

Section 13 Ice and Snow

Section 14 Sunrise or Sunset

Section 15 Country Scene

Section 16 Nature’s Handiwork

Section 17 Harvest Scene

Section 18 Holiday Scene (Christmas, Thanksgiving,

Canada Day, etc.), named

Section 19 Cochrane Celebration, named 7

Exhibitor Forms and Entry Tags

5. Entry forms must include the exhibitor’s name,

membership number, address, telephone number,

and every item exhibited.

6. All items exhibited must be entered on the

appropriate current entry form. Items not entered

on the form will be disqualified. Completed forms

must be given to the secretary at the Fair desk.

7. All exhibits must bear the appropriate tag

containing the exhibitor’s name and membership

number. Tags must be folded to conceal the name

and number. Tags showing the exhibitors name

or membership number are a cause of

disqualification.

8. Items to be donated for auction are greatly

appreciated. If you plan to donate your exhibit,

please obtain a coloured sticker from the

secretary at the Fair desk to place on the entry

tag.

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EXHIBITS

Exhibits may be brought to the appropriate

building on the Wednesday evening before the Fair,

between 7pm to 9pm, or Thursday morning between

9:00 and 11:30am

Entries will not be accepted after 11:30 Thursday

morning.

Entries in Fabric classes must be new, clean, the

work of the exhibitor, and exhibited for the first

time at this Fair. Exhibits in Fabric classes may be

judged by back and front.

Exhibits in Knitting classes must include a 6"

remainder of yarn.

Exhibitors may enter only one item in each

section in all classes except Cattle and Small

Animal classes, and Class 42, section 24 Quilt

Block Competition.

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Class 55 Adult Photography

Exhibitors must be amateur photographers. Exhibitors

must not appear in their entered photographs. Print size

should be 4"x 6" unless otherwise specified. Developed

film, Digital, and Polaroid photographs are acceptable.

Entries must be attractively mounted on white

background (paper or card stock) and must be unframed,

unless framing is specified.

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Class 54-57 Artwork & Photography Classes, including

Junior Photography & Community Displays

Class 54 Adult Artwork

Section 1 Acrylic Painting

Section 2 Painting / drawing / punch design on Birch Bark

Section 3 Pencil Drawing, Black & White

Section 4 Pencil Drawing, coloured pencils

Section 5 Pen & Ink Drawing

Section 6 Water-colour Painting

Section 7 Oil Painting

Section 8 Tole Painting, on wood

Section 9 Tole Painting, on any other surface

Section 10 Silk-screened Article

Section 11 Handmade Greeting Card

Section 12 Computer-made Greeting Card

Section 13 Calligraphy, 4 lines minimum

Section 14 Free-hand Cartoon Sketch

Section 15 Article using more than one medium

Section 16 Short Story of local interest, single page

Section 17 Poem of local interest, single page


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Animal exhibits are eligible for only one prize

except in special competitions.

Animals exhibited must be the property (owned

for at least 60 days) of the exhibitor.

Dairy and domestic products and Grains and

forages must be fresh, not preserved, of the

current year, and the product of the exhibitor.

Directors responsible for each class will determine

where and how items are displayed.

Exhibits must remain on display until 4:00 pm on

Saturday. Removing exhibits before this time is a

cause of disqualification.

Cochrane Agricultural Society and Cochrane

Horticultural Society Directors will take every

precaution to secure the exhibits. Fair grounds

will have security while exhibits are on display to

prevent accidental damage, injury, loss or theft.

Exhibitors must take the risk of exhibiting and

no compensation will be paid for damaged, lost

or stolen exhibits.

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JUDGING

Judges may use their discretion whether or not to

award a first prize or any other prize in a section

with only one entry.

Prizes are awarded only for First, Second and

Third place unless otherwise published.

Exhibitors’ conversing with or otherwise

interfering with a Judge before judging is

completed is a cause of disqualification.

The Judge’s decision is final.

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Class 52 Junior Displays Open to all Junior Exhibitors

Maximum size - 36"x36', setup on a sturdy base ie plywood

Section 1 Engineering display

Section 2 Forage display - different types and or uses

Section 3 Forestry

Section 4 Gardening

Section 5 Modern or Heritage Farm

Prizes: Sections 1-5 First $4, Second $3, Third $2

Class 53 Creative Writing

“Cochrane Fall Fair”

Hand-printed or written, Composition in English or

French, on a single sheet of 8 ½ "x11" paper. Parents

may assist children in J.K. to Grade 2 sections with

printing. Content (ideas) must be work of Junior

Exhibitors.

Section 1 J.K. & Kindergarten

Section 2 Grade 1&2

Section 3 Grade 3&4

Section 4 Grade 5&6

Section 5 Grade 7&8

Section 6 Grade 9-12


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AWARDS

Awards will be presented at the Annual Awards

Banquet (date to be published in the local paper

and on our websites).

Awards for exhibitors not in attendance will be

mailed to the exhibitor at the address listed on the

Exhibitor Form. Please include your Post Office

Box number to ensure postal delivery.

All plaques and trophies awarded annually must

be returned to the Secretary at the Fair desk for

display at the beginning of the next Fair.

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COMPLAINTS OR GRIEVANCES

Complaints or grievances must be lodged in

writing, and delivered to the Secretary of the

Cochrane Agricultural Society in care of P.O. Box

2552, Cochrane, Ontario, P0L 1C0, within seven

days of the close of the Fair. No verbal complaints

or grievances will be registered. Written

complains may be entered but will not be read

before the end of the Fair.

Complaints or grievances must be accompanied

by $10 which will be returned if the complaint is

deemed to be valid.

A Committee of Grievances will be formed by the

Directors, at the invitation of the President, to

determine whether the complaint or grievance is

valid.

Decisions by the Committee of Grievances are

final.

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Section 4 Plastic canvas needlepoint article

Section 5 Decorated T-shirt

Section 6 Mask, wearable

Section 7 Decorated birdhouse, ornamental only

Section 8 Small woodworking article

Section 9 Scrapbook page - birthday

Section 10 Scrapbook page - Christmas

Section 11 Recycled metal article using bolts, nails, paperclips...

Section 12 Recycled denim article

Section 13 Miniature set design for a play, maximum 18"x24" on a

sturdy base

Section 14 Original drawing of a super-hero, not traced

or computer generated

Section 15 Bracelet

Section 16 Necklace or pendant

Section 17 Embroidered article-T-shirt, pot-holder etc

Section 18 Weaving, any material

Section 19 Fashion drawings - sketches or 3 figures

Section 20 Model of a windmill, any material

Section 21 Miscellaneous item not listed above, named

Prizes: Classes 46-51 All Sections

First $4, Second $3, Third $2

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Class 50 Grade 7&8

Section 1 Sun catcher with hanger

Section 2 Wind chimes using recycled items

Section 3 Hallowe’en mask

Section 4 Bracelet, any material

Section 5 Necklace or pendant

Section 6 Bird feeder, recycled material

Section 7 Pet rock ‘watchdog’ (may be more than 1 rock)

Section 8 Completed model from kit, on sturdy base

Section 9 Ceramic article, painted

Section 10 Birthday Invitation card, pop-up style

Section 11 Bird house, any material suitable for outdoors

Section 12 Scrapbook page

Section 13 Black & White pencil drawing

Section 14 Farm scene, coloured pencil or marker 8 ½" x11"

Section 15 Collage using at least 4 different materials

Section 16 Decorated flower pot of recycled materials

Section 17 Small wooden article, may be from kit


Class 51 Grade 9&10

Section 1 Water colour painting, maximum 12"x12"

Section 2 Acrylic painting, maximum 12"x12"

Section 3 Black & White drawing, pencil or pen & ink (12x12 max)

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ADMINISTRATION

The members of the Administrative Committee

are the Directors, including the President, Vice-

Presidents, Secretary, and Treasurer of the

Cochrane Agricultural Society.

Directors will disqualify exhibits and withhold

payment of award money in any case of fraud,

deception, or dishonest practices in preparation,

ownership or representation of any exhibit

intended to influence judging or eligibility.

At the discretion of Directors, in the case of fraud,

deception, or dishonest practices, exhibitors may

be prevented from entering items in subsequent

Fairs for one or more years.

Upon request, exhibitors must make a statement

of declaration to the Committee of Grievances that

articles exhibited by them conform to the Rules

and Regulations published in the Fair Book.

Refusal to make such a declaration will result in

disqualification and forfeiture of award money.

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ANIMALS

Pets brought to the Pet Show must have two or

four legs, must be on a leash, or in a cage, and

must be the property of the person accompanying

the pet.

Examples of Pets Include: Dogs, Cats, Mice, Rats,

Pot Belly Pigs, Rabbits, Lizards, etc.

Pets brought for the Pet Show must be removed

from the Fair Grounds after the Pet Show.

Animals exhibits may be brought to the fair

between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.

No pets are allowed on Fairgrounds while

livestock is present.

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Class 49 Grade 5&6

Section 1 Peepshow box

Section 2 Placemat with Fall Fair advertising

Section 3 Brush painting, acrylic or watercolour, maximum 9"x12"

Section 4 Drawing of country scene, coloured pencil or marker

Section 5 Collage - scene of your favourite sport

Section 6 Birthday Invitation card, computer made

Section 7 Jewellery item, any material

Section 8 Decorated flower pot, recycled materials

Section 9 Tin can person, male or female, on study base

Section 10 Wind chime using a coat hanger

Section 11 Friendship bracelet

Section 12 Pop-up Christmas card

Section 13 Lego-type truck on sturdy base

Section 14 Leaf collection, 5 varieties, named up to 12"x12"

Section 15 Black & white pencil drawing 8 ½" x11"

Section 16 Plastic canvas needlepoint article

Section 17 Popsicle stick building, maximum 12"x12"


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Class 48 Grade 3&4

Section 1 Animal or insect of pipe-cleaners, standing up

Section 2 Decorated picture frame (may be purchased, then decorat-

ed)

Section 3 Barn or shed made of popsicle sticks, maximum 10"x12"

Section 4 Collage using fabric scraps, maximum 8 ½”x11"

Section 5 Hand puppet, any material

Section 6 Farm scene drawn with markers

Section 7 Brush painting, acrylic or watercolour

Section 8 Peepshow box

Section 9 Jewellery item, any material

Section 10 Hedgehog (porcupine) rock, using toothpicks, pasta etc.

Section 11 Potato stamp design,8 ½" x11" paper, stamped

Section 12 Christmas card, handmade

Section 13 Christmas ornament, with hanger

Section 14 Castle made of recycled cardboard

Section 15 Nature items in shallow box or egg carton,8 items, named

Section 16 Black & white pencil drawing

Section 17 Lego or Mechanix windmill


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AGRICULTURAL CLASSES

Cattle Exhibiting Rules

1- All animals being exhibited must be in show

condition and free of disease.

2 -All cattle must have RFID tags.

3 -Animals are eligible for only one prize without

competition.

4 -Animals must wear an appropriate halter. A

cane or show stick may be used; a cattle prod

may not be used.

5 -Animals must be at the Fairgrounds before

noon on Saturday and removed by 6:00 p.m. on

Saturday.

6 -Bulls aged over 8 months are not permitted on

the Fairgrounds.

7 -Cochrane Agricultural Society will not be

responsible for animals left on the Fairgrounds

after 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.

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OPEN LIVESTOCK CLASSES

Competition is open to Adult and Junior exhibitors.

Membership must be paid to exhibit in these classes.

Two exhibits per section are allowed for each exhibitor.

Cattle Exhibiting Rules

1 -All animals being exhibited must be in show

condition & free of disease; must have RFID tags.

2 -Animals are eligible for only one prize without

competition.

3 -Animals must wear appropriate halters . A cane or

show stick may be used, no cattle prods.

4 -Animals must be at the Fair Grounds before noon

on Saturday and be removed by 4:00 pm

Saturday. Cochrane Agricultural Society will not be

responsible for animals left on grounds after

6:00pm Saturday.

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Class 47 Grade 1&2

Section 1 Self—portrait in coloured pencil or marker, maximum

9"X12"

Section 2 Drawing of farm scene, coloured pencil or marker, maxi-

mum 9"X12"

Section 3 Collage of cereal/pasta on 81/2"X 11" paper

Section 4 Lego tractor

Section 5 Scarecrow, standing upright, maximum 15" high

Section 6 Milk-carton bird feeder

Section 7 Nature items in shallow box or egg carton, 6 items, named

Section 8 Paper weaving- placemat or trivet,12"X12" maximum

Section 9 Brush painting — acrylic or watercolour, maximum 12"X12"

Section 10 Jewellery, beaded article (may be from kit)

Section 11 Sock puppet

Section 12 Plasticine or Playdough fruits or vegetables, 3 on paper or

foil plate

Section 13 Pet rock

Section 14 Handmade Valentine card

Section 15 Handmade Christmas ornament

Section 16 Birthday card, collage or stickers

Section 17 Miscellaneous article not mentioned above, named

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Junior Craft Classes 46-51

Entries must be work of the exhibitor. Lego-type articles

must be in clear, sealed plastic bags

Class 46 Junior Kindergarten & Kindergarten

Section 1 Cereal necklace

Section 2 Colouring book page- coloured pencil

Section 3 Colouring book page- marker

Section 4 Handprint picture

Section 5 Brush painting- acrylic or watercolour,

maximum 9"X12"

Section 6 Crown made with recycled materials

Section 7 Nature items, 6 different items in shallow box or egg carton

Section 8 Egg carton caterpillar

Section 9 Cotton-ball Polar Bear picture, 81/2"x 11" paper

Section 10 Paper-bag puppet

Section 11 Plasticine or Playdough farm animal

Section 12 Miscellaneous article not mentioned above, named

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Class 1 Dairy Cattle

(Breed to be written on tags)

Section 1 Mature Cow

Prizes: Section 1 First $15 Second $10 Third $8

Section 2 Heifer aged 2 years

Section 3 Heifer born before Sept. 1 of prior year

Section 4 Heifer, born between Sept. 1 of prior

year and Mar. 1 of current year

Section 5 Calf born after Mar. 1 current year

Prizes: Sections 2-5 First $10 Second $ 8 Third $6

Class 2 Beef Cattle

(Breed to be written on tags)

Section 1 Mature Cow


Section 2 Heifer aged 2 years

Section 3 Heifer born before Sept.1st of previous

year

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Section 4 Calf born between Sept. 1st of previous

year and March 1st of current year

Section 5 Calf born after March 1st of current year

Prizes: Sections 2-5 First prize $10 Second $8 Third

$6

Class 3 Steers

Section 1 Steer aged 1 year or older

Section 2 Steer less than 1 year old

Prizes: Sections 1&2 First $10 Second $8 Third $6

The A. Murray Young Memorial Award, donated by the

Murray Young Family, will be awarded to the Exhibitor

with the most points in Cattle classes.

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Section 14 Handmade picture frame, not wood

Section 15 Scrapbook or memory book

Section 16 Memory book pages, up to 3 pages on one theme, eg

birthdays

Section 17 Covered photo album, covering judged

Section 18 Santa Claus, any material

Section 19 Fabric paint article (T-shirt, placemat, etc)

Section 20 Ceramic article, non-fired paint

Section 21 Beadwork, jewellery - necklace

Section 22 Beadwork, jewellery - bracelet

Section 23 Beadwork, jewellery - earrings

Section 24 Beadwork collection, 3 piece set (necklace, bracelet and

earrings)

Section 25 Beadwork, garment or decorative article

Section 26 Jewellery article, not beads

Section 27 Collection of small handmade articles,

minimum 8 items (eg magnets, finger puppets, doll clothes)

Section 28 Recycled greeting card article

Section 29 Recycled Blue Jeans / denim article

Section 30 Leatherwork Article

Section 31 Hand or machine woven article

Section 32 Decorative wood-burning article

Prizes Sections 1-32 First $4.00, Second $3, Third $2

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Class 4 Cattle - Special Sections

Section 1 Best Beef Cow in Show - Prize awarded by

Cochrane District Cattlemen's Association

Section 2 Best Beef Calf in Show - Prize awarded by

Cochrane District Cattlemen's Association

Section 3 Best Beef Cow with Calf at side Prize - $20

by Cochrane Agricultural Society

Section 4 Best Dairy Dam & Daughter over 1 year

Prize $20 by Cochrane Agricultural Society

Section 5 Best Udder (dairy breeds only, judged from

all breeds exhibited) Prize-$15 by

Cochrane Agricultural Society

Section 6 Open Showmanship ( all breeds)

Prizes: First $20 Second $16 Third $12

Fourth $10 Fifth $8 Sixth $5

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OTHER LIVESTOCK CLASSES

Competition is open to Adult & Junior Exhibitors.

Membership fees must be paid in order to exhibit in these

classes.

Class 5 Goats (Breed to be written on tag)

Section 1 Doe aged under 6 months

Section 2 Doe aged 6months to 1 year

Section 3 Yearling doe, milking

Section 4 Yearling doe, dry

Section 5 Junior milker, under 3 years

Section 6 Senior milker, over 3 years

Section 7 Doe, not milking, over 1 year

Section 8 Male, under 6 months

Prizes: All sections First $10 Second $8 Third $6

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Class 44 Junior Sewing

Section 1 Pillow Case (Grades 4-6)

Section 2 Pyjama Pants (Grades 7-10)

Section 3 Tote Bag (Grades 7-10)

Prizes Sections 1-3 First $4, Second $3, Third $2

Craft Classes, Adult &Junior, Junior Competition

Displays, Poster Contest & Junior Creative Writing

Class 45 Adult Crafts

Floral Craft

Section 1 Driftwood based centrepiece, fresh or dried flowers

Section 2 Decorated wreath, natural materials

Section 3 Decorated straw hat

Section 4 Pressed flower article Woodworking

Section 5 Intarsia (woodwork picture or puzzle)

Section 6 Carving or sculpture

Section 7 Small woodworking article

Section 8 Large woodworking article Child-focused crafts

Section 9 Child-safe stuffed toy

Section 10 Hand-made doll, dressed

Section 11 Dollhouse, any material

Section 12 Doll furniture, 3 items, any material

Specific articles

Section 13 Handmade stepping stone, 14" diameter maximum

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Section 11 Blouse or Top

Section 12 Polar Fleece Jacket

Section 13 Vest

Men’s Clothing Sections

Section 14 Boxer Shorts

Section 15 Barbeque Apron

Other Sections

Section 16 Oven Mitts, pair

Section 17 Pot Holders, set of 2

Section 18 Placemats, set of 2

Section 19 Tote Bag

Section 20 Holiday Article

Section 21 Serger-made Article

Section 22 Other sewn article not mentioned above


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Class 6 Sheep (Breed to be written on tag)

Section 1 Aged Ram, over 1 year

Section 2 Yearling ram

Section 3 Ram lamb of current year

Section 4 Aged ewe, over 1 year

Section 5 Yearling ewe

Section 6 Ewe lamb of current year

Section 7 Three market lambs, ram or ewe

Section 8 Pair — ram & ewe over 1 year

Prizes: Sections 1 -6 First $10 Second $8 Third $6

Sections 7&8 First $12 Second $10 Third $8

Class 7 Swine

Section 1 Brood sow over 1 year

Section 2 Sow aged under 1 year

Section 3 Market hog 6 months or under

Section 4 Boar under 1 year

Section 5 Sow with litter, 5 or more piglets

Please notify Directors one week prior to Fair to arrange for pens.

Prizes: Sections 1-4 First $10 Second $8 Third $6

Section 5 First $30 Second $20 Third $15

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POULTRY CLASSES

(Breed or cross to be written on tag)

Class 8 Bantams (judged against same breed and sex)

Section 1 Cock (rooster), any variety

Section 2 Hen, any variety

Section 3 Pair of Bantams, cock & hen

Section 4 Hen with chicks

Class 9 Ducks (judged against same breed and sex)

Section 1 Drake, mature

Section 2 Hen, mature

Section 3 Pair of ducks, drake and hen

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The Rachel Genier-Vachon Memorial Plaque, donated by

Cochrane Agricultural Society, will be awarded to the exhibitor

with the Most Outstanding Judge's Choice Award in all fabric

classes (Classes 35-44)

Class 42 Junior Quilting

Section 1 Quilted article (eg pillow, garment, etc)

Section 2 Frayed or Rag Quilt, 30"X36" or larger, hand or machine

quilting

Section 3 Miniature/doll quilt, maximum 24"x24", pieced, applique,

or whole cloth


Class 43 Adult Sewing

Children's Clothing Sections

Section 1 Nightwear

Section 2 Play clothing (overalls, shorts/pants & top, etc)

Section 3 Costume

Section 4 Girl's Dress

Section 5 Girl’s Blouse

Section 6 Boy’s Shirt

Section 7 Boy’s Boxer Shorts

Women’s Clothing Sections

Section 8 Nightwear

Section 9 Skirt

Section 10 Dress

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Class 40 Sections 17-28

Rug Sections

Section 29 Hooked Rug

Section 30 Hooked Wall Hanging

Section 31 Braided or Crochet Fabric Strip Rug


Class 41 Quilt Block Competition

Section a) Pieced Only

Section b) Applique or Applique/pieced

Exhibitor must provide proof of purchase of Quilt Block

package at Needleworks. Purchase cost will be

reimbursed if blocks are entered in this section. The

package contains materials to be used, rules, and a

complete prize list. All entries become the property of

Cochrane Agricultural Society and will be used in the

annual Quilt Raffle Quilt.


Prizes Sponsored by Needleworks

135 3rd Street West, Cochrane Ontario

The Lucinda M. Young Memorial Plaque, donated by the Young

Family, will be awarded to the exhibitor with the most points in all

fabric classes (Classes 35-44)

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Class 10 Geese (judged against same variety and sex)

Section 1 Gander, mature

Section 2 Goose, mature

Section 3 Pair of geese, gander and goose

Class 11 Turkeys

(judged against same variety and sex)

Section 1 Male, mature


Section 3 Pair of turkeys, tom and hen

Class 12 Pigeons ( judged against same variety& sex)

Section 1 Male, mature

Section 2 Female, mature

Section 3 Pair, any variety, male and female

Class 13 Chickens

Section 1 Rooster, mature


Section 3 Pair, rooster and hen

Section 4 Hen with chicks

Prizes:

Classes 8-13 Sections 1&2-First $4 Second $3 Third $2

Classes 8-13 Section 3 First $7 Second $5 Third $3

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Class 14 Exotic Birds (like species judged together)

Section 1 Male (name breed/species on tag)

Section 2 Female (name breed/species on tag)

Prizes: Sections 1&2 First $10 Second $8 Third $6

Class 15 Exotic Animals

Any species for commercial use (e.g. alpaca, chinchilla)

Section 1 Mature male

Section 2 Mature female

Section 3 Immature male

Section 4 Immature female

Prizes: Sections 1 -4 First $20 Second $15 Third $10

Class 16 Rabbits (judged against same breed & sex)

Section 1 Buck, mature (name breed on tag)

Section 2 Doe, mature (name breed on tag)

Section 3 Pen of 3 meat rabbits

Section 4 Doe with young, 3 or more young

Prizes: Section 1-3 First $5 Second $3 Third $2

Section 4 First $8 Second $6 Third $5

Rabbit exhibitors provide own cages, or contact Directors one week prior to the fair to make

arrangements.

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Section 16 Quilted insulated carry bag for hot dishes

Prizes: Sections 1-16 First $4 Second $3 Third$2

Machine quilting is by sewing machine, not long-arm machine

Section 17 Machine quilted quilt, pieced or applique,

56"x74" or larger

Section 18 Machine quilted quilt, pieced or applique,

192" perimeter (72"X90") or larger

Section 19 Hand quilted quilt, pieced or applique, 56"x74" or larger

Section 20 Hand quilted quilt, pieced or applique, 324" perimeter,

(72"x90") or larger

Section 21 Frayed or rag quilt, 40"X60" or larger

Section 22 Machine or hand quilted comforter

Section 23 Embroidered quilt, new material

Section 24 Pieced or applique quilt, 40"X60" or larger,

long-arm quilting (may be work of 2 or more people)

Section 25 Pieced or applique quilt, 40"X60" or larger,

long-arm, work of one person

Section 26 Whole-cloth quilt (not pieced or panels, may

include applique) 40"X60" or larger

Section 27 Pieced or applique quilt, hand-quilted by 2

or more people, 40"X60" or larger

Section 28 Miniature quilt, under 30"X36"


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The Winning OAAS Champion Machine Quilted Article

will not be eligible to compete in any future District and/or

OAAS Provincial Competition.

The winner’s name to be displayed at the Fair on a sign

provided by OAAS.

The entry could be quilted using long arm or short arm.

Article must have visible machine quilting.

Quilting Sections

Section 1 Quilted Pillow (printed panel)

Section 2 Pieced Pillow

Section 3 Applique Pillow

Section 4 Quilted garment (vest, jacket)

Section 5 Quilted wall-hanging

Section 6 Quilted nursery quilt, 30"X36" or larger (hand or machine

quilting)

Section 7 Quilted nursery quilt, printed panel, (hand or machine

quilting)

Section 8 Child's/youth's quilt, 36"X42" or larger (hand/machine)

Section 9 Tied quilt (not quilted)

Section 10 Pieced quilt top

Section 11 Placemats, set of 2, pieced or applique

Section 12 Table runner, pieced or applique, hand quilted

Section 13 Table runner, pieced or applique, machine quilted

Section 14 Quilt blocks, 4 different patterns

Section 15 Quilted handbag or tote bag 25

Class 17 Dairy & Domestic Products

Products must be fresh, of the current year,

and product of the exhibitor

Section 1 Butter, 1 cup in plastic container

Section 2 Plain yoghurt, 1 pint

Section 3 Cottage Cheese, ½ pint (250 ml) in dish

Section 4 Homemade Cheese, 1 lb minimum

Section 5 Brown hen's eggs, 12, 28 oz or less

Section 6 White hen's eggs, 12, 28 oz or less

Section 7 Exotic coloured hen's eggs,12

Section 8 Honey from bees,

(1 pint, extracted, in glass jar)

Section 9 Honey comb, 4" square in dish

Section 10 Homemade honey (dandelion, clover, etc)

(1 pint in glass jar)

Section 11 Homemade beeswax candle

Section 12 Homemade soap, 1 bar,

name ingredients

Section 13 Pickled eggs, 500 ml jar

Section 14 Four ways to use cheese - (cheese ball,

cheese sauce, etc) each portion named

Prizes: Section1-14 First $4 , Second $3 , Third $2

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GRAIN & FORAGE CLASSES

Class 18 Grain A sheaf must measure 4" or more at the center band,

harvested grain (section 5-8) must be in a glass 1-litre jar or similar lidded container

Section 1 Barley, sheaf

Section 2 Oats, sheaf

Section 3 Spring wheat, sheaf

Section 4 Any other variety of grain (named), sheaf

Section 5 Barley

Section 6 Oats

Section 7 Spring wheat

Section 8 Any other variety of grain (named)


Sections 5-8 First $4 Second $3 Third $2

Class 19 Forages

Exhibits must be in plastic bags. A slice or flake of hay

must be 4" or more thick

Section 1 Haylage, 75% or more legumes

Section 2 Haylage, mixed grass & legume

Section 3 Hay, 75% or more grasses

Section 4 Hay, 75% or more legumes

Section 5 Hay, mixed

Section 6 Cereal silage, name type(s) of grain

Prizes: All Sections First $4 Second $3 Third $2

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A Provincial Grand Champion Quilt will be selected at the

annual convention of OAAS.

Upon making an entry into OAAS quilt competition, the

exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional

activities related to the competition.

The winning OAAS Champion Quilt will not be eligible to

compete in any future District and/or OAAS convention

competitions.

The winner’s name and pattern to be displayed at the fair

on a sign provided by OAAS.

OAAS Machine Quilt / Wall Hanging Competition

Eligibility Rules and Regulations

Entries must be solely made and machine quilted by

individual and exhibited and judged at a local OAAS fair

to be eligible for this competition.

Entry quilt/wall hanging to be measured on the perimeter

(total perimeter measurement to be 192" or larger) Note

the article can be square, rectangular etc.

Judging will occur at local fair and district levels.

A Provincial grand Champion Machine Quilted Article will

be selected at the Annual OAAS Convention. Upon

making entry into the OAAS Machine Quilt/Wall Hanging

Competition, the exhibitor agrees to participate in any

promotional activities related to the competition.

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Class 39 Junior Knitting, Crochet, and Needlework

Section 1 Needlework Article, Grade 1&4

Section 2 Needlework Article, Grade 5-7

Section 3 Cross Stitch Article, Grade 8-10

Section 4 Embroidered Article, Grade 1-4



Section 7 Any Needlework not listed above, labelled, all ages

Section 8 Crochet Article Grade 5 to 10

Section 9 Knitted Article Grade 5 to 10

Prizes: All sections First $4 Second $3 Third $2

Class 40 Quilting, Rugs, and

Quilt Block Competition

OAAS Hand Quilt Competition

Entries must be solely made and hand quilted by the

exhibitor and exhibited and judged at the local OAAS fair

to be eligible for this competition.

Entry quilts must be a minimum perimeter of 324"

(smaller quilts will not be eligible to proceed to the next

level of competition).

Judging will occur at local fair and district levels.

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Class 20 OPEN FARM PRODUCTS DISPLAY

To be set up by the exhibitor & be self-supporting. May

include forage, grain, vegetables, dairy & domestic

products. Judged on quality of products and appearance

of display. Maximum size 48"X48"X48"

Section 1 Open Farm Products Display

Prizes: First $20, Second$15, Third $10

Horticultural Classes

Horticultural Classes are sponsored jointly by the

Cochrane Horticultural Society and the Cochrane

Agricultural Society. Classes are judged according to

Publication 34: The Ontario Standards Booklet. Exhibits

must be tagged and entered conforming to Rules

published in the beginning of the Fair Book. Directors will

provide coloured stickers for items to be auctioned, eg

fruit, vegetables, or flowers. We thank you for these

donations, which are used to raise prize money.

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Vegetable, Fruit, & Herb Classes,

including Junior Vegetable & Fruit

Uniform specimens (similar in size, colour and shape) are

more favourably judged in multi-item sections (potatoes,

beans etc). Vegetables and Fruits are to be exhibited on

sturdy places or trays, except where specified “in water”.

Exhibits must be labeled according to Rules at the beginning of the

Fair Book and may be washed or polished with a soft cloth.

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Other Needlecraft Sections

Section 20 Swedish Weaving Article

Section 21 Smocked Article (smocking only judged )

Section 22 Silk Ribbon Article

Section 23 Tatting Article Class 37 Needlework

Section 24 Needlework not listed above, labeled

Prizes: Sections 1-24 First $4 Second$3 Third$2

Class 38 Donation Items

Section 1 Hand-crafted Teddy Bear, knitted, crochet, or sewn

Section 2 Hat for cancer patient, knitted or crochet, hypoallergenic

yarn

Section 3 Hats for new-born/”preemie” baby, 2, different styles

Section 4 8" squares for blankets, knitted or crochet,

yarn #4, 2 or many - 1 or 2 etc

Section 5 Shawl for hospital/nursing home patient,

knitted or crochet, 22"X40" or larger


Items in Class 38 become property of Cochrane Agricultural Society and will be donated to

appropriate local or regional agencies. Thank you for your support.

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Class 37 Embroidery and Needlework

Section 1 Embroidered Pillowcases, set of 2

Section 2 Embroidered Tea Towels, set of 2

Section 3 Embroidered Tablecloth

Section 4 Needlepoint Article

Section 5 Crewel Yarn Article

Section 6 Stamped Cross-stitch Article

Section 7 Cross-stitch Table Topper

Section 8 Cross-stitch Pillowcases, set of 2

Section 9 Cross-stitch Article, small

Section 10 Counted Cross-stitch Article, under 12 "X12", framed

Section 11 Counted Cross-stitch Article, 12"X12" or larger, framed

Section 12 Home-made and Hand Embroidered Pillowcases, set of 2

Section 13 Child's Shirt or Blouse, embellished with hand embroidery,

beads, sequins, etc.

Plastic Canvas

Section 14 Place mat, 10"X 13" or larger

Section 15 Mobile

Section 16 Child-safe Toy

Section 17 Holiday Theme Article

Section 18 Wall Hanging

Section 19 Tissue Box Cover

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Class 21 Vegetables & Fruits, Adult

Section 1 Chieftan Potatoes, 6

Section 2 Superior Potatoes, 6

Section 3 Norland Potatoes, 6

Section 4 Yukon Gold Potatoes, 6

Section 5 Any other variety, (named), 6

Section 6 Heaviest Potato


Section 7 Any Variety Potatoes (named), 3-litre

Basket


The exhibitor with the most points in potato sections will

have his or her name engraved on a plaque donated by

Cochrane Soils & Crop Improvement Association.

Section 8 Long Beets, 6

Section 9 Round Beets, 6

Section 10 Baby Carrots, under 4", 6

Section 11 Carrots, over 4", 6

Section 12 Longest Carrot, 1

Section 13 Parsnips, 3

Section 14 Rutabaga or Swede Turnip, 1

Section 15 Yellow Onions, 6

Section 16 White Onions, 6

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Section 17 Green Onions, 6

Section 18 Garlic, 1 bulb

Section 19 Flat Green Beans, 6

Section 20 Runner / Pole Beans, 6

Section 21 Green Beans, 8

Section 22 Yellow Beans, 8

Section 23 Garden Peas, 8

Section 24 Longest Bean, 1

Section 25 Early Cabbage, 1 head

Section 26 Late Cabbage, 1 head

Section 27 Red Cabbage, 1 head

Section 28 Savoy Cabbage, 1 head

Section 29 Edible Kale, 1 head (in water)

Section 30 Cauliflower, 1 head

Section 31 Broccoli, 1 head

Section 32 Kohlrabi, 1

Section 33 Pumpkin, 1

Section 34 Green or Yellow Squash, 1

Section 35 Green or Yellow Zucchini, under 10", 1

Section 36 Green or Yellow Zucchini, over 10", 1

Section 37 Longest Zucchini, 1

Section 38 English Cucumber, grown under protection

Section 39 Standard Cucumber, grown under protection 55

Adult Sections

Section 9 Hat & mitts set

Section 10 Neck-warmer

Section 11 Slippers, any style

Various Articles

Section 12 Pair of lace-trimmed pillowcases

Section 13 Dressed doll, maximum 18", able to stand or sit, wearing at

least 2 crochet items

Section 14 Dish cloths, 3 different designs or patterns

Section 15 Tablecloth, minimum 36" square or diameter

Section 16 Granny square afghan, minimum 40"X54"

Section 17 Any other afghan, minimum 40"X54"

Section 18 Bedspread, yarn or thread, minimum 48"X64"

Section 19 Miscellaneous crochet item

Prizes: Sections 1-14 and 19

First:$4 Second:$ 3 Third:$ 2

Sections 15-18 First $8 Second:$6 Third:$4

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Section 30 Baby shawl, minimum 30" square or diameter, Yarn #1 or

#2

Section 31 Baby blanket, crib size, minimum 22"X27"

Section 32 Baby afghan, minimum 30"X38"

Section 33 Knitted lace item, thread

Section 34 Felted knit article

Section 35 Dish cloths, 3, different designs or patterns, any size

Section 36 Bazaar item, valued at more than $5

Section 37 Full-size afghan, minimum 40"X54"

Prizes: Sections 1-36 First:$4 Second: $3 Third:$ 2

Section 37 First:$8 Second:$6 Third:$4

Class 36 Crochet

Infants' Sections

Section 1 4-piece Baby set (jacket, bonnet/layette, bootees)

Section 2 2-piece Baby set

Section 3 Baby shawl, minimum 30" square or diameter

Section 4 Baby crib blanket, minimum 22"X27"

Section 5 Baby afghan, minimum 30"X38",

Children's Sections

Section 6 Mitts,4-6 years Yarn

Section 7 Hat & mitts set, 6-8 years, Yarn

Section 8 Scarf & hat or headband set

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Section 40 Standard Cucumber, grown open, 2

Section 41 Pickling Cucumbers, 3

Section 42 Celery, 1 head (in water)

Section 43 Leaf Lettuce, 1 head (in water or soil)

Section 44 Other Lettuce, 1 head (in water or soil)

Section 45 Swiss Chard, 1 head (in water)

Section 46 Sweet Corn, 4 ears, husk stripped on 1 side

Section 47 Any vegetable not listed, named,1 specimen

Section 48 Green Tomatoes, 2

Section 49 Ripe Tomatoes, grown under protection, 2

Section 50 Ripe Tomatoes, open grown, 2

Section 51 Cherry Tomatoes, 4

Section 52 Collection of Tomatoes, 3 varieties, named

Section 53 Bell Pepper, any colour, 1

Section 54 Hot Pepper, 1

Section 55 Rhubarb, 6 stalks, leaves trimmed

Section 56 Crabapples, ½ litre basket, or 1 pint container

Section 57 Any other Fruit, named, 1 specimen

Section 58 Collection of Potted Herbs, named, minimum of 3 varie-

ties

Section 59 Collection of Herbs (in water),

named, minimum of 3 varieties

Section 60 Collection of Fruits & Vegetables

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Collections to be set up by the exhibitor in a space,

24"x24" maximum, containing a minimum of 10 types of

the above Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs. Judged on

quality of items and appearance of display.

Prizes: Section 8-59 First $3, Second $2, Third $1

Section 60 First $12, Second $10, Third $ 8.

JUNIOR VEGETABLES AND FRUITS

Junior exhibitors, aged 16 or younger, must have an

exhibitor number. No fee is required to exhibit in Junior

Classes. Rules are consistent with Adult sections.

Exhibits are to be placed on sturdy white trays or plates.

Potatoes and other root vegetables may be washed or

polished with a soft cloth. Beans, peas, tomatoes, etc.

must have stems attached.

Class 22 Junior Vegetables & Fruits

Section 1 Red Potatoes, 4

Section 2 White Potatoes, 4

Section 3 Carrots, 4

Section 4 Longest Carrot, 1

Section 5 Garden Peas, 4 pods

Section 6 Yellow Beans, 4

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Section 10 Hat & Mitts set, 6-8 years

Section 11 Pullover, 6-8years, Design, Yarn #2-4

Section 12 Socks, 6-8 years, Pattern

Section 13 Mitts, 8-12 years, Design, Yarn #3 or 4

Section 14 Fingerless Mitts, 8-12 years

Section 15 Pullover, 8-12 years, Design

Section 16 Sweater Coat, 8-12 years, buttons or Zipper

Adult Clothing

Section 17 Set of Hat (or Headband), Scarf, & Mitts

Section 18 Socks, variegated sock yarn

Section 19 Men's dress socks, Pattern, Yarn #1 or#2

Section 20 Work socks

Section 21 Vest, buttons, zipper, or open

Section 22 Pullover, Yarn #3 or #4

Section 23 Woman's cardigan, buttons or zipper

Section 24 Lady's shrug ( short cardigan),

Yarn #2 or #3

Section 25 Neck warmer or scarf, novelty yarn

Section 26 Slippers

Home Knitting

Section 27 Doll clothing, 3-5 pieces, mounted on Bristol board

Section 28 Child-safe toy

Section 29 Dressed doll, maximum 18", able to stand or sit, wearing at

least 2 knit items

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Yarn Types : Most yarn companies now mark their

product with numbers ( #1, #2, #3 etc.) indicating the

weight. #1 is also called Superfine or Sock yarn , #2 is

Fine or Baby yarn , #3 is Double Knitting or Light

Worsted (eg Astra) ,#4 is Aran or Worsted, #5 is Bulky or

Chunky , #6 is Super Bulky or Roving

A sample of yarn (6" length ) must accompany all knit

and crochet exhibits

Class 35

Infants' Clothing

up to 1 year of age — no Angora or Phentex yarns

Section 1 4-piece Baby set (Jacket, Bonnet, &

Booties) Yarn #1 or #3

Section 2 2-piece Baby set ( Cardigan or Pullover &

Pants or Skirt) Yarn # 1 or #3

Section 3 Dress , Yarn # 1 or #3

Children's Clothing

Section 4 Pullover, 2-4 years , Yarn #3

Section 5 Cardigan , buttons or zipper , Yarn # 2-4

Section 6 Mitts, 4-6 years

Section 7 Socks, 4-6 years, Design

Section 8 Pullover, 4-6 years, Patterned

Section 9 Cardigan, 4-6 years, buttoned or zipper, Yarn #2-4

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Section 7 Green Beans, 4

Section 8 Longest Bean, 1

Section 9 Pumpkin, 1

Section 10 Longest Zucchini, 1

Section 11 Fattest Zucchini, 1

Section 12 Heaviest Zucchini, 1

Section 13 English Cucumber, 1

Section 14 Regular Cucumber, 1

Section 15 Green Tomatoes, 2

Section 16 Ripe Tomatoes, 2

Section 17 Crabapples, ½ litre basket or 1 pint container

Section 18 Tallest Sunflower (entire stalk from ground level), 1

Section 19 Widest Sunflower (across central seed disk)

Section 20 Any other Vegetable or Fruit, named, 1

Section 21 Most unusually shaped vegetable

Section 22 Pre-kindergarten to Grade 4 Animal or Insect made from

Vegetables

Section 23 Grade 5 to Grade 8 Animal or Insect made from Vegeta-

bles

Section 24 Junior Vegetable Collection

Collection must contain 5 or more types of vegetables

displayed on tray or basket, maximum of 24"x24".


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The Junior Exhibitors with most points in combined

Vegetable & Floral Classes, in age categories 10 years

and under, and 11-16 years, will receive a special award

from Cochrane Horticultural Society.

Floral and Plant Classes 23-29

We appreciate exhibits of unusual varieties ( for display

only (not to be judged). Please label with variety names.

Definitions

Bloom : a single flower on a stem (remove extra buds)

Bud: a closed immature flower.

A bud is a bloom when it shows colour.

Stem: the stalk, may carry 1 or more flowers & buds.

Spike: a thick upright stem carrying several flowers.

Spray: a portion of the plant carrying several flowers on

short stems, and often foliage.

Display: may contain on or more varieties.

Collection: contains 3 or more varieties or colours.

Tips for Exhibiting

Cut stems as long as possible(6” or longer). Choose

open blooms free from blemishes. Foliage from the plant

should be included whenever possible. Note number of

stems, blooms, or spikes required. Narrow-mouthed

clear glass is the preferred type of container (bud vase,

small bottle) for Classes 23&24. Containers may be

weighted with small stones or marbles to prevent tipping.

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Section 11 Rice Krispy squares, decorated, 3

(ages up to 6 years)

Section 12 Rice Krispy squares, decorated, 4

(ages 6-11 years)

Section 13 OAAS Chocolate chip cookie competition 6

chocolate chip cookies without nuts,

measuring between 2" and 3"

(ages 10-15 years)

Winner is eligible to enter District 14 competition, where

the winner can compete in the OAAS convention in

February of the following year

Prizes Sections 1-12 First $4 Second $3 Third $2

Section 13 First $5, Second $4, Third $3.

Class 35 Hand Knitting

All entries must be the sole work of the exhibitor.

Definitions

Patterned : Knitting or Crochet of one colour with a

change of stitches

Design : Knitting or Crochet using two or more yarn

colours (not variegated yarn)

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Class 33 Carrot Cake Auction Special

Section 1 A 9"x13" cake from your favourite recipe, with cream

cheese icing. Specify on tag any special ingredients or nuts.

Prize: First $15, Second $10, Third $8

All other entries receive $1.

All cakes in Class 32 go to Saturday Auction.

All cakes in Class 33 go to Friday night Auction

Class 34 Junior Baking

Section 1 Bread, white or whole wheat, traditionally made, standard

pan, loaf

Section 2 Decorated cake, approximately 8"X8",cake and

decorations judged

Section 3 Banana muffins, 3 (no paper liners)

Section 4 Blueberry muffins, 3 (no paper liners)

Section 5 Decorated gingerbread cookies, 3, cookies and decora-

tions judged

Section 6 Special occasion cupcakes, 3, decoration only judged (ages

6-11 years)

Section 7 Your favourite un-baked cookie, named, 3

(ages up to 6 years)

Section 8 Sugar cookies or shortbread, decorated for

Halloween, 3, (ages 6-1 1 years)

Section 9 Cookies shaped with cookie cutters, 4 different shapes,

may include decorations, sprinkles, etc. (ages 11-16)

Section 10 Decorated cake for auction, name flavours (any age) 35

Class 23 Annual Flowers

Section 1 Any variety of Aster, 3 blooms of 1 variety

Section 2 Collection of Asters, 3 blooms, different

colours or varieties

Section 3 Bachelor Buttons, 7 blooms

Section 4 Calendula, single, 5 blooms

Section 5 Calendula, double, 5 blooms

Section 6 Cosmos, 5 blooms

Section 7 Lavatera, 1spike

Section 8 Marigold, double, 3” or more, 3 blooms

Section 9 Marigold, double, under 3”, 3 blooms

Section 10 Marigold, single, 5 blooms

Section 11 Nasturtiums, 7 blooms &foliage

Section 12 Pansies, 5 blooms

Section 13 Petunia, single, 3 sprays& foliage

Section 14 Petunia, double, 3 sprays & foliage

Section 15 Snapdragon, 5 spikes

Section 16 Sunflower, 1 bloom

Section 17 Sweet peas, 5 sprays

Section 18 Violas, 3 stems with foliage

Section 19 Zinnias, 3” or larger, 3 blooms

Section 20 Zinnias, under 3”, 3 blooms

Section 21 Annual Collection, 5 or more varieties, in a vase

Prizes: Section 1-21 First $ 3, Second $2 , Third $1

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Class 24 Biennial & Perennial Flowers

Section 1 Coneflower(Echinacea), 3 blooms, any variety

Section 2 Dahlia, cactus, 3blooms

Section 3 Dahlia, decorative, 3 blooms

Section 4 Dahlia, pompom or ball, 3 blooms

Section 5 Any other variety Dahlia, 1 bloom

Section 6 Collection of Dahlias, 5 varieties

Section 7 Daisy, Shasta, 5 blooms of 1 type , single

Section 8 Gladiola, light colours (white, yellow, light

blue, pink, green & pastels), 1 spike

Section 9 Gladiola, dark colours, (purple, red, dark

blue, dark orange), 1 spike

Section 10 Gladiola, bi-colour or multi-colour, 1 spike

Section 11 Gladiola collection, 2 spikes, any colour

Section 12 Hosta, 1 leave & 1 flower spike,

same variety, named if possible

Section 13 Hosta, 2 leaves, different varieties,

named if possible

Section 14 Hosta, 3 leaves, different varieties, named if possible

Section 15 Lily, 1 stem

Section 16 Phlox, 3 stems, one variety

Section 17 Phlox collection, 3 or more stems, different varieties

Section 18 Rose, Hybrid Tea, 1 bloom

Section 19 Rose, Rugosa, 1 spray & foliage

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Beat on low speed until smooth, scraping sides of bowls

with rubber spatula

In a large bowl, using cleaned beater, beat on medium

speed

6 Large egg whites and

1/4 tsp Cream of tartar

Add gradually, beating on high speed until peaks are stiff

but not dry

½ cup Sugar

With rubber spatula, fold 1/4 of egg white mixture into the

bowl, then fold in remaining egg white mixture. Scrape

into the 9" or 10" fluted pan and spread evenly

Bake 70 to 80 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the

centre comes out clean

Detach from pan using a thin knife around the cake

Cool on rack, right side up

Ice with your preferred icing

Prize: First $30, Second $20, Third $10

All other entries receive $1.

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Class 32 President’s Choice Cake Special

Section 1 Pound Cake from the following recipe

SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE

1. Preheat oven to 325 F

Grease and flour a 9" tube or 10" fluted tube cake pan

Have all ingredients at room temperature

( about 70 F or 21 C )

Whisk together until thoroughly blended

3 cups Cake flour, sifted

1/4 tsp Baking soda

1/4 tsp Salt

In a small bowl, combine

1. 1 cup Sour cream

2 tsp Vanilla

In a large bowl, beat until creamy (about 30 seconds)

1 cup Butter (unsalted)

Add gradually and beat on high speed until light and

fluffy (3 to 5 minutes)

2 cups Sugar

Beat in, one at a time

6 Large egg yolks

Add flour mixture in 3 parts, alternating with sour cream

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Section 20 Rose collection, 3 stems or sprays,

any variety

Section 21 Rudbeckia (Brown-Eyed Susan), 3 blooms of one type, single or

double

Section 22 Collection of Biennials/Perennials, 5 or more varieties, in a vase

Prizes: Sections 1-22 First: $3 Second $2 Third $1

Class 25 Flowering Potted Plants (in bloom)

Section 1 Begonia, fibrous

Section 2 Begonia, tuberous

Section 3 Fuchsia

Section 4 Geranium

Section 5 Impatiens, single blooms

Section 6 Impatiens, double blooms

Section 7 African Violet, single blooms

Section 8 African Violet, double or semi-double blooms

Section 9 African Violet, miniature variety

Section 10 Any other variety of flowering potted plant, named

Special Prize - Best Flowering Potted Plant $5

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Class 26 Foliage Potted Plants

Section 1 Aloe Vera

Section 2 Bonsai, woody stem, broad leaf

Section 3 Bonsai, woody stem, conifer

Section 4 Coleus

Section 5 Fern, Boston or Sword type

Section 6 Spider Plant

Section 7 Succulent, non-prickly (eg Jade Tree)

Section 8 Succulent, prickly (eg cactus)

Section 9 Vine or climbing plant, named

Section 10 Any other variety foliage plant,

including ferns, named

Section11 Dish Garden, 3 or more cacti or succulents

in one container, accessories allowed

Section 12 Terrarium

Tips for exhibiting Potted Plants

Groom plants to remove old or damaged flowers and

leaves. Soil should be moist but not dripping wet. Pots

should be attractive and clean, but it is the plants which

are judged.

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Pie Section

Display on Foil plate 8" - 9", tops to be unglazed

Section 45 Double crust apple pie

Section 46 Double crust blueberry pie

Section 47 Double crust raspberry pie

Section 48 Rhubarb-strawberry crumble-top pie

Section 49 Double crust 3-fruit pie, named

Section 50 Raisin pie with cut-out top crust

Section 51 Lattice/woven crust fruit pie, named

Section 52 “Afternoon Delight” collection of 6 items of

baking.

Collection to include at least one type each of muffin &

tea biscuit or scone, plus any type of tart, sweet loaf or

coffee cake. Loaf/cake presented as slices. Exhibit on a

decorative plate or basket. Scored 50% on quality of

baking, 50% on appearance and originality.


Section 52 First $10, Second $8, Third $6

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Muffins, Square & Tarts Sections

Section 29 Bran Muffins with raisins, 6, under 2 ½”

Section 30 Blueberry Muffins, 6

Section 31 Any other muffin, named, 6

Section 32 Butter Tarts with raisins, 6, under 2 ½"

Section 33 Any other tart, named, 6

Section 34 Maple Cream candy with nuts,

6, 1" square

Section 35 Chocolate Fudge, 6, 1" square

Section 36 Nanaimo Bars, 3, 1"x1 ½" square

Cookie Sections

Section 37 Molasses cookies, 6

Section 38 Sugar cookies, 6

Section 39 Chocolate chip cookies, 6

Section 40 Shortbread cookies, decorated,

different shapes, 6

Section 41 Gingersnap cookies, 6

Section 42 Oatmeal cookies, drop batter, 6

Section 43 Biscotti, 6 , indicate nuts, cranberries, etc

Section 44 Any other cookie, named , 6

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Class 27 Floral Arrangements

Section 1 “Blue Moon” shades of blue & white, showing on one side

Section 2 Cup & Saucer Arrangement, 9" or less

Section 3 Everlasting Arrangement, dried homegrown

flowers, suitable as a centerpiece

Section 4 Rose bowl, one bloom with own foliage, suitable as a cen-

terpiece

Section 5 “Floating Garden” one bloom (not a rose) with own foliage,

floating on water

Section 6 “For the Birds” 16"x16" or smaller, containing a birdhouse

Section 7 “Oktoberfest” yellow flowers with grains, fruits and/or veg-

etables

Section 8 “Pixie Perfect” 4"x4" or smaller

Section 9 “Quilt Block” 12"x12" or smaller, in low container

Section 10 “Summer Wine” red or burgundy flowers, in a wine glass

Section 11 “Tea Time” flowers in a teapot, showing on all sides

Section 12 “Walk on the Wild Side” arrangement of wild flowers &

grasses

Section 13 “Walk Softly” fresh flowers in a recycled shoe or boot

Section 14 “Where have all the flowers gone?”

Fresh foliage, berries, fruits, or seed pods

Prizes: Classes 24-27 First $3, Second $2, Third $1.

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Junior Floral Displays

Class 28 Junior Floral Displays

Section 1 Daisies, wild or cultivated, 4 blooms

Section 2 Daisy Chain, floating on water, 5-7 blooms on foil plate (JK-

Grade 2)

Section 3 Daisy Chain, floating on water, 12 or more blooms on foil

plate (Grades 3-6)

Section 4 Petunia, single, 3 sprays

Section 5 Petunia, double, 3 sprays

Section 6 Marigolds, 3 blooms

Section 7 Snapdragons, 3 spikes, any colour

Section 8 Rose, 1 bloom

Section 9 Sunflower, 1 bloom

Section 10 Fresh flower arrangement, minimum 3 blooms (Ages up to

5 years)

Section 11 Weed & Wildflower arrangement (Ages up to 5 years)

Section 12 Fresh Flower Arrangement, minimum 5 blooms (Ages 6 to

10 years)

Section 13 Weed & Wildflower arrangement (Ages 6 to 10 years)

Section 14 Fresh Flower Arrangement, minimum 7 blooms (Ages 11 to

16 years)

Section 15 Weed & Wildflower Arrangement (Ages 11 to 16 years)


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Section 19 Chocolate Cake with Walnuts, plain chocolate icing, single

layer

Section 20 Gingerbread Cake, no icing, single layer

Section 21 Cake, marbled style, named, single layer,

icing or glaze of your choice

Section 22 Upside-down cake, any type, named

Section 23 Special Occasion Cake (birthday, etc)

judged 25% on cake quality,

75% on decoration

Section 24 Jelly Roll, any variety

Section 25 Coffee Cake, crumble topping, round or

square, 10" maximum

Section 26 Dark Fruitcake, no icing, approximately 2"x4" slice

Section 27 Light Fruitcake, no icing, approximately 2"x4" slice

Section 28 Decorated Cupcakes, 6, no paper cups

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Class 31 Breads

Section 1 60% Whole Wheat, 1 loaf

Section 2 White Bread, 1 loaf

Section 3 Multi-grain Bread, traditionally made,

indicating grains used

Section 4 Raisin Bread, 1 loaf

Section 5 French Bread, 1 loaf

Section 6 Cheese Bread, 1 loaf

Section 7 Fancy braided loaf, named

Section 8 Any gluten-free loaf, named Rolls & Various Small Breads

Section 9 Whole Wheat Yeast Buns, block of 6

Section 10 Yeast rolls, assorted shapes, full crust, white and/or whole

wheat, 6

Section 11 Baking powder biscuits (tea biscuits) approximately 2" di-

ameter, 6

Section 12 Bagels, 3

Section 13 Soft pretzels, approximately 4" wide, 3 Sweet Loaves &

Cakes

Section 14 Banana Nut loaf

Section 15 Date Nut loaf

Section 16 Zucchini loaf, no nuts

Section 17 Lemon loaf, no nuts

Section 18 Pumpkin loaf

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Class 29 Canning & Preserving

All preserves must be entered in glass jars (eg Mason

jars), minimum size 8 oz (250 ml). Entry tags should be

secured to jars with elastic bands or strong string.

Entries that are unsealed or have rusty or used lids will

be disqualified. Any item disqualified for any reason will

be removed from the table to prevent it going to auction.

Class 29 Adult Preserves

Section 1 Canned applesauce

Section 2 Canned Blueberries

Section 3 Canned Peaches

Section 4 Canned Pears

Section 5 Blueberry Jam

Section 6 Cultivated Raspberry Jam

Section 7 Wild Raspberry Jam

Section 8 Cultivated Strawberry Jam

Section 9 Wild Strawberry Jam

Section 10 Peach Jam

Section 11 Pear Jam

Section 12 Rhubarb Jam

Section 13 Jam, any other variety, named

Section 14 Raspberry Freezer Jam

Section 15 Strawberry Freezer Jam

Section 16 Freezer Jam, any other variety, named

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Section 17 Crabapple Jelly

Section 18 Blackcurrant Jelly

Section 19 Redcurrant Jelly

Section 20 Chokecherry Jelly

Section 21 Blueberry Jelly

Section 22 Raspberry Jelly

Section 23 Jelly, any other variety, named

Section 24 Citrus Fruit Marmalade

Section 25 Marmalade, any other variety, named

Section 26 Wine Based Jelly

Pickle Section

Section 26 Pickled Beets

Section 27 Dill Pickles

Section 28 Bread & Butter Pickles

Section 29 Sweet Mixed Pickles

Section 30 Mustard Pickles

Section 31 Mustard Bean Pickles

Section 32 Pickled Garlic

Section 33 Pickled Onions

Section 34 Pickle, any other variety, named

Relishes & Sauces

Section 35 Ripe Tomato Chilli Sauce

Section 36 Green Tomato Chow-chow

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Section 37 Zucchini Relish

Section 38 Relish, any other variety, named

Section 39 Salsa, mild

Section 40 Salsa, hot

Section 41 Homemade Vinaigrette Dressing (oil & vinegar type),

named

Section 42 Flavoured Vinegar, named

Section 43 Preserves Collection in a decorative

container, small jars of any items in

Class 29, minimum of 5 jars, named

Class 30, Junior preserves section 1 jam, sealed jar, may be freezer

Section 2 Jelly, sealed jar

Section 3 Pickles or Relish, sealed jar, named


Section 43 First $5, Second $4, Third $3

Class 31 Baking

Exhibits must be displayed on a disposable firm surface such as a paper plate or

foam tray. All exhibits must be displayed in clear plastic covering. Tags must be out-

side the plastic covering. All baking must be at room temperature when deliv-

ered to the Fair. Canned fillings or commercial mixes are not to be used. Yeast

breads are to be baked in standard pans, approximately 9"x5"x3" except Sec-

tions 5 & 7. Sweet loaves may be slightly smaller. Baking cups are not to be used for

muffins. Cakes in sections 19-22 should measure 8" to10" in diameter. Winner of

Section 1, 60% Whole Wheat Bread, is eligible to represent Cochrane Fair at District

14 competition, where the winner will go on to compete at OAAS

Convention in February of the following year.

Documents

2016 Fall Fair Booklet