Welcome to the Millbrook Fair!
Home Craft Show 2011

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    HOMECRAFT PRIZE LIST 

    June 10th, 11th & 12th 2011

    HOMECRAFT COMMITTEE

    CHAIRPERSON - Kathleen Clodd 705-742-4019

    Norine Edgerton, Hazel Larmer, Amanda Lauchlan, Debra Post

    RULES & REGULATIONS

    1. All exhibitors are required to pay a fee of $5.00 to be submitted with your entry form.

    2. Entry forms must be submitted to Kathleen Clodd by the 6th of June so that entry tags can be made out in advance.

    3. Craft entries only may be dropped off Friday June 10th from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00p.m. only. Entries must be in the exhibit
    building by 8:15a.m. until 12:00 noon for judging.

    4. Exhibits must remain on display from 8:30a.m. on June 11th until 4:00 p.m. on June 12th.

    5. Each exhibitor is allowed ONE entry in each section. Each baking item is to be COVERED WITH A SEALABLE BAG ON A
    FORM PLATE OR BOARD. PLEASE ENSURE PRESERVES ARE EASILY OPENED, SEAL NOT BROKEN .

    6. NO COMMERCIAL MIXES OR FILLINGS AND NO GLASS PLATES PLEASE.

    7. All exhibits must be WORK MAKE BY EXHIBITOR WITHIN THE LAST YEAR AND UNUSED.

    8. While the society will take all reasonable precautions to ensure safety of the exhibits, the exhibits are placed at the owners risk.

    9. All judges' decisions are final.

    10. A BAKE AUCTION will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2p.m. (May be subject to change)

    11. If paying by cheque, please make it payable to MILLBROOK AGRUCULTURAL SOCIETY – HOMECRAFT

    12. All classes are open to both men and women and any age group the exception of young talents and Golden Age.

    13. Prize money and sponsors may be subject to change.

    Class A-BAKING

    Section

    1. Lemon Loaf                                                        9. Chocolate Macaroons

    2. Date Nut Loaf                                                    10. Chocolate Chip Cookies

    3. Zucchini Loaf                                                     11. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    4. Morning Glory Muffins                                          12. Shortbread Cookies

    5. Your Favourite Muffin                                          13. Lemon Tarts

    6. Scones                                                             14. Butter Tarts

    7. Chocolate Brownies  (5)                                       15. Date Squares

    8. Your Favourite Fudge                                          16. Your Favourite Square

    First - $3.00*         Second - $2.50*         Third - $2.00*

 

    Class B – PIE SPECIALS

    Section

    1. Rhubarb Pie

    First - $10.00 Gift Certificate Sponsor - Calhoun's Foodland, Millbrook

    Second - $6.00* Third - $4.00*

    2. Apple Pie

    First - $10.00 Sponsor - M&M Meats, Peterborough

    Second - $6.00* Third - $4.00*

    3. Cherry Pie

    First - $10.00 Sponsor - Todd Equipment Ltd., Millbrook

    Second - $6.00* Third - $4.00*

    4. Raisin Pie

    First - $10.00 Sponsor - Calhoun's Foodland, Millbrook

    Second - $6.00* Third - $4.00*

    Class C-CAKE SPECIALS

    Section

    1. Chocolate Cake - Single layer, not iced

    First - $10.00 * Second - $6.00 * Third - $4.00 *

    2. Banana Cake

    First - $10.00 * Second - $6.00 * Third - $4.00 *

    Sponsor - Fitzsimmon's Towing and Repair, Peterborough

    3. Carrot Cake

    First - $10.00 * Second - $6.00 * Third - $4.00 *

    Sponsor - Neil Robson (Kawartha Veterinary Services)

* Cakes to be removed from baking container for judging purposes*

 

Class D – COUNTRY FAIR BAKING CONTESTS SPECIAL

*Please include a product label with each entry and entries must be made using sponsors product.

*Please include recipe.

*See fair convener for complete rules and regulations.

1. Tenderflake Pie Contest

Raspberry Pie

First – Gift Prize                         Second – Gift Prize                    

SMUCKER FOODS OF CANADA – FAMILY FAVOURITE RECIPE BAKING CONTESTS

2. Robin Hood Flour Contest – Your favorite cake recipe.  www.robinhood.ca

        First - $25.00 Product Certificate                            Second - $10.00 Product Certificate

3. Certo – Best Jam or Jelly Contest

First - $20.00 Product Coupon                      Second - $10.00 Product Coupon

4. Crisco – Your favorite tart (5)                   www.criscocanada.com

First - $25.00 Product Certificate Second - $10.00 Product Certificate

 

ACH FOODS – BAKERS BEST AWARD BAKING CONTESTS  www.achfood.ca

5. Fleischmann’s Bread Contest

60 percent whole wheat – 3 cups whole wheat to 2 cups white flour

First - $15.00 Plus Gift Prize                         Second - $10.00 Plus Gift Prize

*Winner is eligible to compete at District Level. The winner there will be sent to OAAS Convention

                  6. Mazola and Bee Hive – Best Baking Contests – Your Favorite Sticky Buns

        First - $15.00 Plus Gift Prize                                 Second - $10.00 Plus Gift Prize

* First place winners of the Robin Hood Flour and Crisco Family Favorite Recipe, Fleischmann’s Yeast Bread Contests will be entered in a National Draw for a chance to win extra prizes. To be eligible the winners name along with recipe will be submitted.

 

    CLASS E – HOME CANNED GOODS

    *This class must be in a jar designed for home canning*

    Section

1. Cooked salad dressing

2. chili sauce

3. salsa

4. cucumber relish

5. Pickled Eggs

6. favorite relish

7. meat relish

8. sweet pickles

9. mixed fruit jam (list fruit)

10. marmalade

11. favorite chutney (label)

12. rhubarb sauce

Desert in a jar- Layer your favorite cookie mix using your own ingredients and imagination to create a one of a kind mix. Dry ingredients only. Attach preparation instructions. Judged by appearances only.

Soup mix in a jar- Layer your favorite soup mix using your own ingredients only. Attach preparation instructions. Judged by appearances only.

    First - $3.00*                         Second - $2.50*                    Third - $2.50*     Sponsored by: Millbrook Agricultural Society

 

BERNARDIN ADULT HOME CANNER BEST OF SHOW AWARD

- Exhibitor must have at least 3 home canned entries in Class E

- Winner is based on the highest points accumulated for the “Best Home Canner”

First Prize:

$20.00 Gift Certificate Plus Rosette Prize Ribbon to exhibitor obtaining highest number of points.

BERNARDIN JAM/JELLY AWARD (State Type of Jam/Jelly)

- Entry must be prepared with BERNARDIN FRUIT PECTIN (dry or liquid)

- Entry must have proof of purchase (package or UPC)

                                                First - $20.00 Gift Certificate Plus Rosette Prize Ribbon

BERNARDIN GIFT PACK AWARD

- Must include at least 3 filled BERNARDIN Mason Jars. Gift pack must be assembled to create a “Gift” but does not have to be in a basket. Maximum cost of container & components not to exceed $20.00.

- Entry may be decorated for any theme and include additional items.

First - $20.00 Gift Certificate Plus Rosette Prize Ribbon

Eligible for National Gift Pack Competition

BERNARDIN MASON JAR CRAFT AWARD

- Decorative or Functional Home craft made using a BERNARDIN Mason Jar and or 2 piece Snap Lids.

First - $20.00 Gift Certificate plus Rosette Prize Ribbon

 

 

    CLASS F – NEEDLECRAFTS

    Section :

1. Small Knitted Article

2. Small Needlework Article

3. Small Counted Cross Stitch (back showing)

4. Small Crocheted Article

5. Plastic Canvas Article

6. Small Quilted Article

7. Small Sewn Article

8. Article made from felt

9. Small Embroidery Article

   First - $3.00 *                        Second - $2.50*                         Third - $2.00*

 

    CLASS G – NEEDLECRAFTS AND HANDCRAFTS

    Section

1. Counted Cross Stitch Picture (Mounted and Ready to Hang)

First-$15.00*                              Second-$10.00*                          Third-$7.00*

2. Wall Hanging - Ready to Hang

$20.00 gift certificate Sponsor- Fabricland, Peterborough

Second-$10.00*                          Third-$7.00*

3. Machine Quilt - quilted by Exhibitor * attach samples of material please. Quilt must be a minimum of 48”x48” measured on the perimeter for a total measurement of 192” or 480cm (round, square or rectangular). Winning quilt to go to District #4 meeting in the fall for the OAAS quilt competition. Please name the quilt design.

First-$25.00*                              Second-$15.00*                          Third-$10.00*

4. Afghan, any size, medium of your choice

First-$10.00*                              Second-$7.00*                            Third-$5.00*

5. Large Crocheted Article

First-$10.00

Second-$7.00*                            Third-$5.00*

6. Folk Art

First-$10.00*                              Second-$7.00*                            Third-$5.00*

Sponsor- Todd Equipment Ltd, Cavan

7. Latched Hook article

First-$10.00*                              Second-$7.00*                           Third-$5.00*

8. Woodworking article- not to exceed 8”

First-$10.00*                              Second-$7.00*                            Third-$5.00*

    Sponsored by Millbrook Agricultural Society

    *Please attach samples of materials and or yarn of at lease 2x3 inches for above classes

    CLASS H – HANDCRAFTS

    Section

1. Garden Ornament, no larger than 12”

2. Hand Decorated Not Paper, Card or Wrapping Paper

3. Craft of Your Favorite Animal

4. Decorated Wooden Article

5. Bazaar Item (under $5.00)

6. Bazaar Item (over $5.00)

7. Craft Made From Clay Pot(s)

8. Bread Dough Decoration

9. Recycled Article

10. Potpourri Article

    First - $3.00* Second - $2.50* Third - $2.00*

    CLASS I – DECORATIVE ARRANGEMENTS

    May be either grown by exhibitor or from any other source

    Section

1. “All Dried Up” – Design using dried materials

2. “Chicken Soup” – Bright colours in a soup bowl

3. “Welcome” – Arrangement for a new baby

4. “Mad Hatter” – Arrangement in a hat

5. “Express Yourself” – Design a container of your choice


* Artificial or Real Flowers may be used in this class only

First - $3.00*                             Second - $2.50*                         Third - $2.00*

CLASS J – PLANTS AND FLOWERS

Section

1. African Violet

2. Geranium, Single Bloom

3. Non Flowering Plant

4. Garden Bouquet (out of your garden)

5. House Plant in Bloom

6. Outdoor Planter

7. Hanging Ivy, pot not to exceed 8”

8. Cactus or Succulent

9. Aloe Plant

10. Iris, Best Bloom (stem to be 6” long)

11. Coleus

12. Begonia

-Do not use containers of value

-All exhibits must be in suitable containers prevent tipping

-No artificial flowers

    First - $3.00*                         Second - $2.50*                          Third - $2.00*

 Tips for exhibiting flowers:

-Cut flowers early in the morning

-Roses cut a second time under water for best results

-Remove all foliage that is below the neck of your containers

-Choose specimens carefully

-Full bloom, some that are almost mature, some partly open and some tight buds with future blooms to come

-Specimens should be cut in the cool of the day. Cut your specimens cleanly with sharp knife or prunes, strip lower leaves and put in lukewarm water at once. Place in a cool place for a few hours or overnight.

    CLASS K – PHOTOGRAPHY

    Captions Welcome

    Section

1. Rural Landscape (2)

2. Fun with Friends (2)

3. Favorite Color (2)

4. Flowers or Foliage (2)

5. Special Moments (2)

6. Facial Expression (2)

7. Black & White Photos (2) – Any Subject

8. Digital Photo (2) – Any Subject

9. Nature Close Up (2)

10. Scrapbook Page – Any Subject * Tells a story by Photos & Journaling

    (Minimum Size 3X3 – Maximum Size 5X7)

    Mounted on Bristol board please for display purposes

    First - $3.00*                         Second - $2.50*                          Third - $2.00*

 

CLASS L – WOMENS INSTITUTE

"Turn Back the Clock"

 

 CLASS M – GOLDEN AGE (60 and over)

    Please note $2.00 Entry Fee For This Class

    Section

1. Crocheted or Knitted Article

2. Bazaar Item

3. Article Made From Nature

4. Wooden Article

5. Grandparent and Child – a craft made together

6. Decorated Picture Frame

7. Podgy Article

8. Favourite craft from a kit

9. Collection of Buttons - Assorted - Creatively Mounted on Bristol Board

    First - $3.00*                         Second - $2.50*                          Third - $2.00*
 

YOUTH SECTION

Please note $2.00 entry fee for this class

 

    CLASS N – YOUTH TALENTS (12 and under)

    *MUST BE MADE BY CHILD ONLY*

    -Please indicate the age of the child

    Section

1. Shadow Box

2. Decorate a Clay Pot

3. Decorate a totem pole from a paper towel roll

4. Summer Wreath – any material,

5. Jewelry made from beads

6. Fathers Day Card-any medium

7. Small Craft of Choice

8. Create flower arrangement in and unusual container

9. Scrapbook Page – 8 ½ X 11 – Any Subject *tells a story with photos and journaling*

    First - $2.50*                         Second - $2.00*                         Third - $2.00*


    YOUTH CULINARY ARTS (12 and younger)

    1. Robin Hood Flour – Beginners Best Lunch Box Snack *Must use Robin Hood Flour. Please include recipe and label*

    (5) Best Homemade Square Bars

    First - $15.00*                        Second - $6.00*                         Third - $4.00*

    Sponsor- Country Fair Baking Contests

    2. Fleischmann’s Yeast – Youth best bread – white bread

    1st $15.00*                            2nd $6.00*

    -Fleishmann’s and Robin Hood Youth place winners will be entered in a National Draw for a chance to win extra prizes.

    3. Large decorated cookie- all edible 6” round approx.

    4. Rice Krispie Square - Make it into a fun shape and decorate with edible items.

    5. Brownies – made from a mix with no nuts.

1st $2.50*                  2nd $2.00*                                3rd $1.50 *

YOUTH TALENTS (12-18 YRS OLD)

Section

          1. Collage - Any Theme

2. Create a calendar page to include pictures and dates of your favourite month

3. Article made of wood

4. Decorate a basket (no larger than 8")

5. Article of plastic canvas

6. Small craft of choice

    1st - $2.50*                            2nd - $2.00*                              3rd - $1.50*

YOUTH CULINARY ARTS (12-18YRS OLD)

1.        Peanut Butter Cookies

2.          Tea Biscuits

3.          Butter Tarts

4.          Banana Bread

5.          Favourite Cake (single layer)

6.          Favourite Pie

7.          Chocolate Fudge (no nuts)

8.          Decorate 4 cupcakes

1st - $2.50 *                              2nd - $2.00*                               3rd - $ 1.50*
 

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR 18 AND YOUNGER

    *Photos must have been taken by exhibitor*

    Section Number

1. Farm Activity (2)

2. Messy Faces (2)

3. My Vacation (2)

4. Scenic (2)

    1st - $2.50*                            2nd - $2.00*                              3rd – $1.50*

   

OAAS COMPETITIONS

1   1.  CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (No Nuts)  8 Cookies no larger than 3", not smaller than 2". The winner is eligible to enter District #4   Competition in October. The District winner to compete at provincial level in Februrary.  (10-15 years as of Dec 31st current year)

2    2. "PROMOTING MILLBROOK FAIR"  POSTER  COMPETITION

             Original Hand Made Design

               Class A- Junior-includes Junior up to including Grade 4

               Class B- include youth Grade 5 to Grade 8 inclusive

               Class C- include Grade 9 to Grade 12

             "Promoting Your Fair" Name and date of fair must be clearly shown on poster

              Poster Size- Minimum  8 1/2  X  11 without border (23cm X 28cm)

                                    Maximum 11 X 17 without border (28cm X 44cm)

              *Each entry must be centered on Cardstock or Bristol Board exposing all four sides showing a 2" border.

                Winning posters will be entered at District #4 Competition.

 

    Sponsored by Millbrook Agricultural Society

    All youth talents to indicate age of the child.

 

JUDGING STANDARDS FOR FOODS

    Score For Baked Goods           Score For Preserves
    25- General Appearance          25- General Appearance
    25- Internal Appearance         25- Texture
    50- Flavour                          50- Flavour

JUDGING STANDARDS FOR QUILTS

    Score For Quilts

    25- General Appearance & Design
    20- Colour & Materials
    55- Workmanship ( Quilting, Borders, Binding & Picots, Lining)

JUDGING STANDARDS FOR HANDCRAFTS & NEEDLECRAFTS

    Score For Handcrafts Score For Needlecraft

    75- General Appearance 25- General Appearance
    15- Creative Design 25- Design & Materials
    20- Colour & Materials 50- Workmanship
    50- Workmanship

JUDGING STANDARDS FOR CLOTHING

    Score For Clothing

    25- Design, Colour & Materials
    50- Workmanship (outside)
    25- Workmanship (inside)

JUDGING STANDARDS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

    Score For Photography

    25- Impact & Style
    50- Composition
    10- Presentation
    15- Lighting

JUDGING STANDARDS FOR DISPLAYS

    Score For Display

    20- General Appearance
    25- Power to Attract and Hold Attention
    40- Message
    15- Quality of Materials

    From- Homecraft Judging Standards For Ontario Fairs
    Revised by Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (2010)

    Points are awarded for winning First, Second and Third in any section on the prize list as follows:

    First-15 points Second-10 points Third-5 points

    $20.00 Cash Prize: to exhibitor obtaining the highest number of points:
    Class A-Sections 1-15
    Class B-Sections 1-4
    Class C-Sections 1-3
    Class D
  
    Sponsor
- Millbrook Agricultural Society

    $15.00 Cash Prize: to exhibitor obtaining the second highest number of points:
    Class A-Sections 1-15
    Class B-Sections 1-4
    Class C-Sections 1-3
    Class D
  
    Sponsor
- Canadian Legion Branch #402, Millbrook

    $20.00 Cash Prize: to exhibitor obtaining the highest number of points:
    Class F-Sections 1-8
    Class G-Sections 1-7
    Class H-Sections 1-10 inclusive
    Sponsor -
Millbrook Agricultural Society

    $15.00 Cash Prize: to exhibitor obtaining the second highest number of points:
    Class F-Sections 1-8
    Class G-Sections 1-8
    Class H-Sections 1-10 inclusive
Sponsor -
Canadian Legion Branch #402, Millbrook

    $20.00 Gift Certificate: to exhibitor obtaining the highest number of points :
    Class I-Sections 1-5 inclusive
    Sponsor -
Armstrong's Village Florist and Gifts, Millbrook

    "Canadian Gardening" Magazine: One Year Subscription to exhibitor obtaining the
    highest number of points:
    Class J-Sections 1-12 inclusive
    Sponsor-
Transcontinental Media

    $20.00 Cash Prize: to exhibitor obtaining the highest number of points:
    Class K - Sections 1-10 inclusive
    Sponsor-
Todd Equipment Ltd., Millbrook

    $20.00 Cash Prize: to exhibitor obtaining the highest number of points:
    Class M - Sections 1-9 inclusive
    Sponsor-
Canadian Legion Branch #402, Millbrook

    "Jumbo Book of easy Crafts"  to exhibitor obtaining the highest number of points:
    Class N-Sections 1-15 inclusive
    Sponsor-
Millbrook Agricultural Society

    “Card Maker” magazine to the exhibitor obtaining the highest and second highest number of points:
    Class N-12 to 18-Sections 1-15 inclusive