l 2018 Prize Book Thanksgiving Weekend October 5 th to 8 th, 2018 Burford Agricultural Society Fall Harvest

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1 l 2018 Prize Book Thanksgiving Weekend October 5 th to 8 th, 2018 Fall Harvest Burford Agricultural Society

2 Special Thanks to Samantha Hossack our 2017/2018 Ambassador! Page 2

3 Welcome to the 2018 Burford Fall Fair! Fall Harvest October 5 th to 8 th, 2018 On behalf of the Burford Agricultural Society I would like to thank you for your interest in the 2018 Burford Fall Fair. The theme of the fair this year is Fall Harvest. I encourage each of you to take part in your community s fair, both by entering exhibits and by participating in our events during the Thanksgiving Weekend. I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the Burford Fair. Flint Barker President Want to help out? We could use someone, just like you! We are always looking for supporters and volunteers, throughout the year. Whether you can spare an hour, a day or a couple of days of your time, we would love to have you on our team! Contact us! Burford Agricultural Society P.O. Box#133, 6 Park Ave Burford, ON N0E 1A Page 3 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

4 Table of Contents: 1. Title Page /18 Ambassador 3. Welcome 4. Table of Contents 5. General Information 6. Rules & Regulations/Entries 7. Judging/Privacy Policy 8. Western Horse Show 9. Western Horse Show cont 10. Grains 11. Hay/Corn 12. Goat Show 13. Fair Ambassador Competition 14. Roots & Vegetables 15. Roots cont 16. Roots cont 17. Jr Ambassador Programme 18. Baking & Preserves 19. Baking cont 20. Baking cont 21. Baking cont 22. Quilts & Sewing 23. Quilts cont 24. Quilts cont 25. Quitls cont 26. Hobbies & Crafts 27. Hobbies cont 28. Hobbies cont 29. Hobbies cont 30. Junior Department 31. Jr. cont 32. Jr. cont 33. Photography 34. Photography cont 35. Fine Arts & Graphic Arts 36. Arts cont 37. Arts cont 38. Arts cont OAAS 39. Horticulture 40. Horticulture cont 41. Home Decorating Contest 42. Talent Show 43. Kids Pedal Pull 44. Chainsaw Competition 45. Tug-of-War Challenge 46. Bike Decorating Contest 47. Pet Show 48. Pet Show cont 49. Demo Derby 50. ATV Skills Competition 51. Baby Show 52. Human Tractor Pull 53. Antique & Classic Car Show 54. NBHA Barrel Racing 55. Fair Map Events Page 4

5 General Information Burford Agricultural Society 158 th Burford Fall Fair ~ October 5 th to 8 th, 2018 Theme: Fall Harvest Admission Rates for 2018 (HST included): Friday: Adults & Youth..$2.00 Pre-schoolers (5 & under).. FREE Saturday, Sunday & Monday: Adults. $10.00 Youth (6-13)..$5.00 Pre-schoolers (5 & under)..free Weekend Admission Passes Adults. $25.00 Youth (6-13)..$10.00 Friday October 5 th, 2018: Gates open from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday October 6 th, 2018: Gates open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Exhibit buildings open at 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday October 7 th, 2018: Gates open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Exhibit buildings open at 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday October 8 th, 2018: Gates open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Exhibit buildings open at 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. FREE PARKING Please watch for signs and comply with the parking attendants directions. Please be patient as we continue to improve our Fairgrounds for your safety and enjoyment. Thanks from the Burford Fair Board of Directors. The Burford Agricultural Society Membership is $10.00 (HST Included). This entitles the member to all privileges of the society including one day admission to the fair and exhibiting in the Burford Fair. Marked youth sections (14 and under) require a membership number, however NO membership fee will be charged. If Youth submit entries into Adult categories, a membership is required. ** See Rules & Regulations ** Page 5 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

6 Rules & Regulations 1. The Burford Agricultural Society s membership fee is $10.00 (including HST). All exhibitors must pay an exhibitor fee (excluding juniors, see rule #2) to the Burford Agricultural Society for the current year. 2. If a Junior Exhibitor is entering in an adult entry class that junior must pay an exhibitor fee of $10.00 and will receive the full benefits listed on page # % of prize money will be deducted in lieu of an entry fee for some classes. There will be no deductions in the following sections: 11 Junior Department, and 2 Western Horse. Note: 100% of above mentioned deductions are applied to the cost of administering prizes. 4. The Society will not be responsible for any accident that may occur on the grounds from any cause. No vehicle is to be driven faster than 15 km/h on the grounds. 5. Dogs are not allowed on the Fairgrounds during the Fair except for participation in the Pet Show, Sunday afternoon. Service Animals are permitted. 6. All persons using the Fairgrounds do so at their own risk. 7. In case of an error in the printing of the Prize Book, the Directors have the power to rectify the error. ENTRIES 8. The Fair office will be open one week prior to fair. The public is welcome to come in and purchase memberships, drop off entry forms, pick up entry tags, purchase Weekend Admission Passes, etc. during that time. Monday to Friday 2:00pm to 6:00pm. 9. Judging of exhibits begin at 9:00 a.m. on Sat. October 6 th, Each exhibitor must fill out one entry form. An entry tag for each item must be filled out, which can be picked up at the Fair Office, or downloaded off our website. Completed entry forms must be returned to the Fair Office. 11. No exhibit may be removed until after 4:00 p.m. on Monday October 8 th, Prize money will be available on Monday for pick-up. 12. Only one article per section is allowed, except where otherwise noted. 13. While the Directors will take every possible precaution under the circumstances to secure the safety of articles sent to the exhibition, the owners themselves must take the risk of exhibiting. Should any article be accidentally damaged, lost or stolen, the Directors will give all the assistance in their power toward the recovery, but will not make payment for the value thereof. Page 6

7 JUDGING 14. Only authorized directors and committee members are allowed in the Buildings while Judging is being done. Any exhibitor who interferes with Judges while engaged in making their awards, either by conversation or under any pretence, will result in forfeiture of all prizes to which they might otherwise be entitled, and will be promptly excluded from competition. Decision of Judge is final; no appeal will be considered. 15. Any exhibitor interfering with or using abusive language to the Judges may forfeit any prize money won by them and may be debarred from future shows at the discretion of the Directors. 16. A Judge shall not award two first place ribbons, or two second place ribbons, etc. in any section of any class. 17. Judges decision are final. Protests may be made against irregularity or breach of rules by any exhibitor or interested party. In case of protest, it must be made in writing to the Secretary, by 6:00 pm on the day the award was made, accompanied by a fee of $10.00 which will be retained by the Society if the protest is not sustained. The President and Vice-President shall be a committee to decide on the protest, and their decision is final. 18. All Judges must be experienced in the class they are judging and may not be members of the Board of Directors. PRIVACY POLICY 19. Any information or photos collected by the Burford Agricultural Society regarding members, exhibitors, commercial exhibitors, sponsors, directors, and any other persons related directly to the business of the Burford Agricultural Society and the Burford Fair, will be solely used for the purpose of promotion of the Burford Agricultural Society and the Burford Fair; for processing payment of prize monies and other payments owed; for publication of the winner s names in local papers; for promotion on and for the maintenance of their files and data base. Any member, exhibitor, commercial exhibitor, sponsor or director realizes that when they agree to take part in the Burford Agricultural Society and the Burford Fair, that their information or photos may be published for these reasons only. None of this information whatsoever will be sold or transferred to any outside party for any reason. Page 7 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

8 Ω WESTERN HORSE SHOW Date: Monday October 8 th, 2018 Time: Registration opens at 8:00 a.m., show begins at 9:00 a.m. Committee: Maggie Jepma Burford Saddle Club, Louise Harris Entry Fees: Open s $5.00 Marked s * with $50.00 added Youth s $3.00 Marked s * with $30.00 added Office Fee $5.00 Number Fee $2.00 (if applicable) Special Class Rules This is a CASH IN/CASH OUT SHOW ---NO CHEQUES! All Youth under 19 years old must wear an approved helmet while on a horse anywhere on Burford Agricultural Property even if on a lead line. All Competitors must have a valid 2018 Burford Fair Membership prior to participating in the Show. Fair Membership - $ If Fair Membership is not shown at gate, an admission is charged (strictly enforced) Any individual providing transport of horses must also have a membership or pay at the Gate. The show will be a Burford Saddle Club point award show. Exhibitors DO NOT have to be a member of Burford Saddle Club to exhibit but must have a day membership $5.00 to Burford Saddle Club. Each section must have at least 5 Competitors to have added payout from 1 st 5 th place. All Youth and Open Classes added payout and prorated. 1. Open Halter -* 2. Youth Showmanship - * 3. Open Showmanship-* 4. Youth Hunter Under Saddle-* 5. Open Hunter Under Saddle-* 6. Walk/Trot 12 and under (Ribbons & Points only) 7. Walk/Trot 13 & over (Ribbons & Points only) 8. Lead Line (Ribbons & Points only) 9. Mini Olympics (10 and under ribbons only) 10. Youth English Equitation* 11. Open English Equitation-* 12. Limited Cavalitti (Walk/Trot) Ribbons & Points Only 13. Hunter Over Fences* 14. Western Scurry 15. Novice Pole Bending (Ribbons & points only) 16. Youth Pole Bending-* 17. Open Pole Bending-* Page 8

9 18. Novice Barrels (Ribbons & Points only) 19. Youth Barrels-* 20. Open Barrels-* 21. Novice Trail (Ribbons & Points Only) 22. Open Trail-* 23. Novice Western Pleasure (Ribbons & Points only) 24. Youth Western Pleasure-* 25. Open Western Pleasure-* 26. Ranch Pleasure* 27. Youth Horsemanship-* 28. Open Horsemanship-* 29. Open Dash-* 30. Youth Stake -* 31. Open Stake-* 32. Mystery Class (Fun class only) LIVESTOCK ENTRIES 1. All helpers, friends and owners of a horse or horses will be required to have a valid Burford Agricultural Society Membership or to pay gate admission for entry to the Fairgrounds. To obtain a Membership card in advance please contact the Secretary at info@burfordfair.ca or No entry refunds for scratches in Horse Shows unless a certificate from the Show Veterinarian is presented. 3. All livestock shall be free of disease and accompanied by a certificate of health or vaccination, if applicable. They are subject to inspection by the Show Veterinarian, who has power to remove exhibit from the grounds. Page 9 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

10 Class #1 Ω Grains Committee: Bob Innes Carolyn Innes Graham Longley Exhibit Entry Times: All entries can be brought to the secretary s office the week leading up to the fair, Monday thru Thursday 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Friday October 5 th between 9:00am and 5:00pm or Saturday Morning between 8:00am and 9:00am. Entries must remain until 4:00pm on Monday. Register your entries Follow the link and Download your Tags & Membership Number Special Class Rules - All exhibits must have been produced in Open to Brant County and bordering Townships Prizes: $12, $8, $ Stalks of Soybeans, named Pounds of soybeans, named 3. NEW!! Junior Open to individuals 14 years of age and under. Membership is necessary for these entries, however NO Membership Fee will be charged. 3. Most visible pods on 1 soybean stalk, mounted on cardboard, roots intact Specials 1. One bag of Pioneer Corn voucher or five bags of Pioneer Soya Beans voucher donated by Pioneer Seeds Rob Hoskin to the exhibitor with the most points in Class 3 Page 10

11 Class #2 Ω Hay Committee: Bob Innes Carolyn Innes Graham Longley Special Class Rules - All Hay must be field baled or chopped. - All exhibits must have been produced in Exhibits must be a 12 inch section from a Bale of Hay - Open to Brant County and bordering Townships Prizes: 1 thru 4 - $12, $8, $5 1. Best Bale of Hay, 1st cut at least 65% legume 2. Best Bale of Hay, 1st cut at least 65% grass 3. Best Bale of Hay, 2nd or 3rd cut at least 65% legume 4. Best Bale of Hay, 2nd or 3rd cut at least 65% grass Specials 1. One unit (25 kg) bag of Pickseed Forage donated by Pickseed Paul Wight to the exhibitor with the most points in Class 4 Class #3 Ω Corn Committee: Bob Innes Carolyn Innes Graham Longley Special Class Rules - Open to Brant County and bordering Townships Prizes: 1 thru 3 - $12, $8, $5 Specials 1. Ten Ears of Corn, named 2. 8 stalks field corn, roots removed, husk open, named 3. Ten pounds of Shelled Corn, named Acres of Custom Field Application voucher donated by Cargill Ltd to the winner in 3 2. One bag of Dekalb Corn voucher donated by Scotland Agromart/Dekalb to the exhibitor with the most points in Class 5 Page 11 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

12 Class #4 Ω Goats Sanctioned Show Date: Monday October 8 th, 2018 Time: To be announced Location: **Check website for details** Committee: Patricia Cook Mwm@silomail.com, Lois Thomlison, Edith Rosenbloom Special Class Rules All animals to be entered no later than Thursday October 5 th, having registration papers available prior to the start of the show. Entrants will pay a $10.00 Burford Agricultural Society membership fee, prior to the event or $10.00 gate entry fee which will be transferred to a membership by the show secretary. All animals must be on the grounds by 9 a.m. for health and tattoo checks. Important: Please state on your entry form the number of pens required to ensure enough pens are available. Animals must pass mandatory health check prior to the show. If no vet is available a committee of three in good standing with the Canadian Goat Society shall perform the health check. Animals failing to pass or arriving too late for inspection cannot be shown. Each breeder is allowed only two animals per class, except the milking classed where a breeder will be allowed three animals in two sections. Only 2 prizes per exhibitor will be awarded per class. All C.G.S rules shall govern this show. Regular Classes: $18, $14, $12, $10, $5 Grade Classes: $18, $14, $12, $10, $5 1 Purebred Alpine 2 Purebred Lamancha 3 Purebred Saanen 4 Purebred Toggenburg 5 All other purebreds 6 Recorded grades 7- Purebred Nubians Sub-s: 1 - Kids 3-9 months 2 - Dry Yearlings 9-24 months 3 - Milking Yearlings 4 - Milking 2 Yr. Olds 5 - Milking 3 & 4 year olds 6 - Milkers 5 Yrs. and over. **Please note there will be no Certificates** Page 12

13 Example: Purebred Alpine kid 3-9 months = 1-1, Purebred Saanen Milking 2 yr old = 3-4 Specials: Rosettes from the Burford Agricultural Society will be awarded for the following in each breed Grand and Reserve Champion for each breed. Best Doe in Show Class. Show Sponsors: Lois Thomlison, Edith Rosenbloom, Grayson Rosenbloom, Joyce Frazee BURFORD FAIR AMBASSADOR COMPETITION Date: Friday October 5 th, 2018 Time: 7:00pm Agricultural Pavilion Committee: Gayle Barker flintgayle@execulink.com Rebecca Barker, Amber-Rae Mels The closing dates for all contestants is August 15 th, For registration please call or Gayle Barker or download the registration form on our website at RULES & REGULATIONS 1. Contestants must be a resident of Canada for two years. 2. The age limit for contestants in the competition is 17 years of age as of August 15, 2018 (must be 18 years of age for the following CNE Pageant held in August) 3. Contestants must meet 3 of the following qualifications: Attend school in Brant County Volunteer in Brant County Resident of Brant County Participated in Sports in Brant County Worked in Brant County 4. Contestants must be good character, single, never married or divorced and either male or female. 5. Previous winners cannot compete in the Burford Fair Ambassador Competition. 6. Contestants cannot enter a second similar competition which would interfere should you be chosen as this year s Burford Fair Ambassador. 7. The Burford Fair Ambassador must abide by the rules and regulations as set out here and in the requirements of the Ambassador. NEW!! Jr Ambassador Programme, for details check out page#17 Page 13 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

14 Class #5 Ω Roots & Vegetables Committee: Max Archer , Scott Archer, David Miller, Betty Summerhayes Exhibit Entry Times: All entries can be brought to the secretary s office the week leading up to the fair, Monday thru Thursday 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Friday October 5 th between 9:00am and 5:00pm or Saturday Morning between 8:00am and 9:00am. Entries must remain until 4:00pm on Monday. Register your entries Follow the link and Download your Tags & Membership Number Prizes: 1 thru 2 - $20, $15, $10, $5, $2 3 thru 63 - $3, $2, $ $7, $5, $3 65 thru 76 - $1.50, $1.00, $0.50 Trim all tops and roots to 1 ½ cm (1/2 inch). Wipe off all visible dirt. Do not wash potatoes. 1. Collection of vegetables, not less than 8 varieties to be displayed inside an approx. 1 foot x 2 foot rectangular box (supplied). Accessories allowed. Theme Fall Harvest 2. Collection of vine vegetables, artistically displayed inside an approx. 1 foot x 2 foot rectangular box (supplied) gourds permitted. Accessories allowed. Theme Fall Harvest ** Special #1 Best Overall in #1&2 ** 3. Cucumbers (5) Dill 4. Cucumbers (3) Slicing, any variety 5. Kohl Rabi (2) 6. 5 Tomatoes (leave stems on), round 7. 5 Tomatoes (leave stems on), plum 8. 5 Tomatoes (leave stems on), green Cherry Tomatoes (leave stems on) 10. Largest Tomato Peppers, Hot, Jalapeno Peppers, Hot, Any Other Variety Peppers, Sweet, Bell Peppers, Sweet, Any Other Variety Page 14

15 15. Most Unusual Shaped Vegetable Spanish Onions, yellow or white Yellow Globe Onions Onions, Any Variety 19. Largest Onion Beans, any variety Bulbs of Garlic Turnips, Any Variety Brussel Sprouts Stem of Brussel Sprouts Egg Plants, Any variety Radish, Icicle Radish, Round Table Carrots, short and blunt tipped, (washed) Table Carrots, long pointed tipped (washed) Baby Carrots (washed) Parsnips (washed) Beets, Round Beets, Pickling Beets, Large 35. Largest Beet Head Cabbage, White or Red Squash, Acorn and/or Pepper Squash, Zucchini, Slicing Squash, Zucchini, Mature Squash, Butternut Squash, Buttercup Squash, Spaghetti Squash, Sweet Potato Squash, Hubbard Squash, Turks Turban Squash, Vegetable Marrow Squash, Any Other Variety, named 48. Special #2 Vegetable Soup Collection of 4 types of Vegetables (use either potatoes, carrots, onions, squash, parsnips, or beats), 2 of each. Displayed in a soup bowl or pot with ladle. 49. Herbs, Collection of no less than four, may be shown in a basket 50. Herb, Potted, Named Pie Pumpkins Field Pumpkins Mini Pumpkins White Pumpkins 55. Largest Sunflower Head with or without seeds, but NOT spoiled Specimens Early Potatoes (named) (not washed) Page 15 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

16 **All potatoes to be displayed on tray provided** Specimens Yukon Gold Potatoes (not washed) Specimens Late Potatoes (named) (not washed) Specimens Red Potatoes (named) (not washed) Specimens Large Potatoes (named) (not washed) 61. Largest Vegetable, Any variety Apples or Pears, Any Variety Named 63. Special #3: - Arrangement of at least 6 Vegetables artistically arranged in a basket suitable for a table. 64. Special #4: - Largest Pumpkin or Squash (to be weighed). Youth Open to individuals 14 years of age and under. Membership is necessary for these entries, however NO Membership Fee will be charged. 65. Special #5 - Collection of Vegetables displayed in a suitable container. Theme: Fall Harvest (accessories allowed) Squash, Named 67. Most Unusual Vegetable Peppers, Any Variety Pumpkins, any variety 70. Largest Sunflower Head, with or without seeds but NOT spoiled Tomatoes, any variety Potatoes, Any Variety 73. Carved pumpkin (pumpkin can be purchased) 74. Special #6: Decorated Pumpkin (pumpkin can be purchased) 75. Special #7: Largest Pumpkin (to be weighed) (Prizes: $50, $15, $10) 76. Special #8: Largest Zucchini (to be weighed) )Prizes: $25, $15, $10) Specials 1. $10.00 plus ribbon donated in memory of Cliff Summerhayes to the Best Overall Entry in s 1 & $10.00 plus ribbon donated in memory of Bill Gray Gramps 3. $5.00 plus ribbon donated in memory of Foster Summerhayes 4. $25.00 plus ribbon donated in Memory of Bill Gray Gramps 5. $5.00 plus ribbon donated in memory of Joan Archer 6. $5.00 plus ribbon donated in memory of Ross and Kay Cameron 7. $50 for 1 st plus ribbon, $15 for 2nd and $10 for 3rd donated in memory of Mary and Alex Papp. 8. $25 for 1 st plus ribbon, $15 for 2nd and $10 for 3rd donated in memory of Fanny and Joe Waterhouse. Page 16

17 NEW!! JR AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME Date: Friday October 5 th, 2018 Time: 7:00pm Agricultural Hall Committee: Rebecca Barker beccambarker@gmail.com or The closing date for all contestants is September 21 st, Rules and Requirements: 1. Contestants must be between the ages of years of age (born between 2002 & 2004). Male or female. 2. Resident of Brant County or the City of Brantford. 3. Each contestant is required to write a one page essay on the following topics: a. Agriculture in Brant County and how it affects me b. How I am involved in my community c. How youth today can or will play a role in Agricultural leadership tomorrow 4. Essay is to be judged before October 5 th, Each contestant will introduce themselves and read their essay on stage Friday October 5 th, 2018 during the Sr. Ambassador competition. Page 17 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

18 Class #6 Ω Baking & Preserves Committee: Elizabeth Sloot , Nancy Innes Exhibit Entry Times: All entries can be brought to the secretary s office the week leading up to the fair, Monday thru Thursday 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Friday October 5 th between 9:00am and 5:00pm or Saturday Morning between 8:00am and 9:00am. Entries must remain until 4:00pm on Monday. Register your entries Follow the link and Download your Tags & Membership Number NOTE: All cakes, loaves, buns and muffins to be removed from pans or papers. All loaves, buns, muffins, squares and cookies to be placed on a plate (paper or plastic preferred) inside a clear plastic bag. Prizes: s 1 thru 25 - $3.50, $3, $2.50 s 26 thru 41 - $3, $2.50, $2 s 42 thru 62 - $3, $2, $1 BREADS (Yeast) NOTE: Only use bread machines where stated 1. OAAS Special - 60 % Whole Wheat Bread Loaf 2. Loaf of White Bread 3. Loaf of Raisin Bread made in a Bread Maker QUICK BREADS AND MUFFINS (No Yeast) NOTE: Loaves Baked in a Loaf Pan TURNED OUT 4. Loaf of Cornbread half loaf 5. Zucchini Loaf half loaf 6. Banana Bread half loaf 7. Lemon Loaf half loaf 8. Pumpkin Loaf half loaf 9. Morning Glory Muffins (3) 10. Blueberry Muffins (3) CAKES 11. Chocolate Two Layer Cake (iced) Special: $10.00 first prize donated by Sharon Laurie in memory of her Mother, Edna Davidson Page 18

19 DESSERTS 12. Apple Crisp no larger than 8x8 pan PIES - NOTE: on standard pie plates (8 or 9 inch) No commercial crusts, shells or fillings 13. Apple Pie 14. Pumpkin Pie Special: $10.00 first prize donated by Sharon Laurie in memory of her Mother, Edna Davidson 15. Raisin Pie 16. Butter Tarts made with raisins (3) RULES for OAAS Special 1. Entry must be made solely by the person entering competition. (including pastry) 2. Competition open to all exhibitors. 3. Number of butter tarts to be shown at local Fair/Exhibition to be determined by each individual Fair/Exhibition. District Competition 4. The entrant must have won the butter tart competition at the local Fair/Exhibition to be eligible to enter the District Competition 5. The size of the tarts must be full size tarts. (no mini or bite size tarts) 6. A total of 5 tarts will be required to be shown. 7. Only raisins are to be included. 8. Tarts must be on a clean paper plate inside of a clear plastic bag. 9. Prize money to be paid by the District **Visit for provincial competition details. COOKIES AND SQUARES 17. Gingersnaps (3) 18. Peanut Butter Cookies (3) 19. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (3) 20. Shortbread Cookies (3) 21. Plate of Christmas Cookies 3 varieties, 3 of each 22. Chocolate Brownies, iced (3) 23. Fudge, Maple Nut (6 pieces) 24. Wannabe Cookies cookie ingredients exhibited in a suitable jar must have all dry ingredients included. Decorated as a gift, with recipe attached. You may use any recipe. If you don t have a recipe, one is available from the committee. 25. Basket for a New Baby Page 19 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

20 FOOD PRESERVATION NOTE: ALL EXHIBITS IN STANDARD 250 ML OR 500 ML JARS EXCEPT WHERE OTHER CONTAINER IS SPECIFIED. All containers MUST be sealed and will be opened by judges NO WAX 26. Jam, Strawberry, not frozen 27. Jam, Raspberry, not frozen 28. Peach Jam 29. Canned Peaches 30. Canned Pears 31. Canned Applesauce 32. Canned Tomatoes 33. Dill Pickles 34. Sweet Pickles Icicle 35. Chili Sauce 36. Red Pepper Jelly 37. Pickled Beets 38. Zucchini Relish 39. Salsa (Mild) 40. Maple Syrup 41. FALL HARVEST OF PRESERVED PRODUCTS Your choice of four (4) sealed jars displayed in a basket decorated in a Harvest Theme, judged on content and presentation. Jars can be any size standard canning jars listed above. (i.e.: 500 ml, 250 ml) YOUTH BAKING JUNIOR LEVEL Open to individuals 9 years of age and under. Entries must be the work of the Exhibitor. Membership is necessary for these entries, however no Membership Fee will be charged. Age of the Exhibitor is to be marked on entry tag. 42. Rice Krispy Square mixture formed into an interesting shape, not larger than 15 cm x 15 cm x 15 cm, judged on appearance only 43. Decorated Cupcakes (3), can be made from a cake mix 44. One large cookie, decorated for Halloween, no larger than 21 cm 45. Chocolate Chip Cookies (8) RULES for OAAS Special: 1. Contest is open to youth up to age 15 years (as of December 31 of current year). 2. One class only. 3. Number of cookies to be shown at local Fair/Exhibition to be determined by each individual Fair/Exhibition. District Competition 4. The winner from each Fair/Exhibition will be eligible to enter at the District Competition. 5. District entry must consist of 8 cookies displayed on a firm, disposable plate. 6. Plain chocolate chip cookies, with no nuts, must be no larger than 3" (6.75 cm) and no smaller than 2" (5 cm). 7. Prize money to be paid by the District. Page 20

21 46. Peanut Butter Cookies (3) 47. Homemade Trail Mix to be displayed in a 500 ml jar NEW!! Brant County 4-H Produce & Canning Club - Open to 4H members only. All members are required to have a valid 2018 Burford Agricultural Society Membership, however no membership fee will be charged. **Jars must be either 125ml, 250ml or 500ml in size** 48. Beans 49. Condensed Tomato Soup 50. Dill Pickles (sliced) 51. Peaches 52. Pears 53. Raspberry Jam 54. Strawberry Jam 55. Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam 56. Salsa 57. Spaghetti Sauce 58. Zucchini Relish YOUTH BAKING INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Open to individuals 10 to 14 years of age. Entries must be the work of the Exhibitor. Membership is necessary for these entries, however no Membership Fee will be charged. Age of Exhibitor is to be marked on entry tag. 59. My Favourite Muffin (3) VARIETY OF MUFFIN MUST BE NAMED AND THAT NAME MUST BE PRINTED ON ENTRY TAG 60. Chocolate Cupcakes (3), decorated for Thanksgiving, judged on taste and decoration 61. Homemade Party Mix (e.g.: Nuts & Bolts) to be displayed in a 1L jar decorated as a gift, with recipe attached. 62. Cupcakes baked in an ice cream cone, decorated and displayed appropriately (3) judged on appearance only (for ideas and inspiration a computer search of cupcakes baked in ice cream cones is helpful) Page 21 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

22 Class #7 Ω Quilts & Sewing Committee: Veronica Maertens , Marion Beal, Susan Beal, Sophie Kuranc, Jody Budd, Ricky Hoogstraten, Sylvia Miller Exhibit Entry Times: All entries can be brought to the secretary s office the week leading up to the fair, Monday thru Thursday 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Friday October 5 th between 9:00am and 5:00pm or Saturday Morning between 8:00am and 9:00am. Entries must remain until 4:00pm on Monday. Register your entries Follow the link and Download your Tags & Membership Number Special Class Rules - All Exhibitors are requested to have entry tickets on articles when entering. - The judge is authorized to discard all old or soiled work and award the prizes to new, clean, and up-to-date work. - All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor - Entries must be solely made and quilted by the exhibitor, unless otherwise indicated. - Quilts must be a minimum of 72 x 90 and hand quilted to be eligible for the OAAS Quilt Competition. Name of quilt pattern to be included on the entry tag. - Machine Quilted articles must be a minimum of 48 x 48 measured on the perimeter (total perimeter measurement to be 192 ) to be eligible for the OAAS Competition. Articles may be square, rectangular, etc. - If an exhibitor does not wish his/her entries to compete in the OAAS Competition, please indicate on back of entry tag. Prizes: 1 thru 14 - $10, $8, $5 15 thru 22 - $5, $4, $3 Quilts 1. Fall Harvest inspired quilt machine quilted, any size. Work of 1 or 2 people. Eligibility, rules, & regulations for OAAS Competition: A. Quilt must be solely made and machine quilted by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) fair to be eligible for this competition. B. Quilt to be measured on the perimeter.total perimeter measurement to be a minimum of 324 inches.note the quilt can be square, rectangular etc. Page 22

23 C. Judging will occur at local fairs and district levels. A Provincial Grand Champion Machine Quilted Quilt will be selected at the Annual OAAS Convention. D. Upon making entry into the OAAS Machine Quilting Competition, the Exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional activities related to the competition. E. The winning OAAS Machine Quilted Quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future District and/or OAAS Provincial competition. F. The winner s name to be displayed at the Fair on sign provided by OAAS. G. Quilt must have visible machine quilting. Local Fair Competition 1 Each local fair is entitled to send only one Grand Champion Machine-Quilted Quilt, judged best of show of all eligible machine quilted Quilt to the District Competition OR If any entry wins Grand Champion or Best of Show of all eligible Machine-Quilted Quilts at more than one Fair, the other Fairs at which this item was entered and won, should enter their Reserve Champion or Second Best of Show of eligible Machine-Quilted Quilt in the District Competition. NOTE: If an Exhibitor wins Grand Champion or Best of Show of all eligible Machine-Quilted classes at other than his/her own fair, or at more than one Fair, the Exhibitor must consider the Agricultural Society nearest his/her home address as the one from which the Quilt will be sent to the District competition. 2. An Exhibitor who wins more than one Best of Show title with a different machine quilted Quilt at different Fairs shall be entitled to enter each winning Quilt to compete at the District Competition 3. Local Homecraft Divisions are requested to judge a Grand Champion or Best of Show of all eligible MachineQuilted Quilt as well as a Reserve Champion or Second Best of Show of eligible Machine-Quilted Quilt. 2. Hand appliqued quilt any quilting method, any size, work of 1 or 2 people. Eligibility, rules, & regulations for OAAS Competition: A. Entries must be solely made and hand quilted by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) to be eligible for this competition. B. Entry quilts must be a minimum of 324 measured on the perimeter (smaller quilts will not be eligible to proceed to the next level of competition) C. The winner s name and pattern to be displayed at the Fair on sign provided by OAAS. D. Judging will occur at local fairs and district levels. A Provincial Grand Champion Quilt will be selected at the Annual OAAS Convention. E. Upon making an entry into the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Quilt Competition, the Exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional activities related to the competition. F. The winning Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Champion Quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future District and/or Convention OAAS competition. Local Fair Competition 1. Local fair is entitled to send only the Grand Champion Quilt, (min. 324 measured on the perimeter) judged the best of show of all hand quilted quilts to the District Competition. OR If any entry wins GRAND CHAMPION or BEST of ALL ELIGIBLE QUILTS at more than one Fair, the other Fairs at which this quilt was entered and won, should enter their RESERVE CHAMPION or SECOND BEST OF SHOW OF ALL CLASSES quilt in the District Competition. NOTE: If an Exhibitor wins GRAND CHAMPION or BEST of SHOW of ALL ELIGIBLE quilts at other than his/her own fair, or at more than one Fair, the Exhibitor must consider the Agricultural Society nearest his/her home address as the one from which the quilt will be sent to the District meeting. 2. An Exhibitor who wins more than one Best of Show title with a different quilt at different Fairs shall be entitled to enter each winning quilt to compete at the District Competition. Page 23 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

24 3. Local Homecraft Divisions are requested to judge a GRAND CHAMPION or BEST of SHOW of all ELIGIBLE quilts. As well as RESERVE Grand Champion or SECOND Best of Show of all ELIGLIBLE quilts. **For district & provincial competition details visit 3. Quilt-machine quilted with domestic machine (not long arm) any size named 4. Quilt-top only, pieced or appliqued, any size, named 5. Quilt-pieced-track system/long arm machine quilted-work of 1 or 2 people 6. Quilt-cotton, pieced, hand quilted, named 7. Quilt-exhibitors choice, hand or domestic machine quilted, any size 8. Crib quilt pieced or appliqued, hand or domestic machine quilted or tied. Minimum size to be 36 x48 9. Pre-printed panel - hand or domestic machine quilted, any size 10. A stash/scrappy quilt, any size, any quilting method work of 1 or 2 people. 11. Miniature quilt-size not to exceed 96 inches in perimeter-hand or domestic machine quilted, work of 1 or 2 people. Sponsored by Mary maxim sample of material and proof of purchase to accompany exhibit. 12. Two different quilt blocks, Fall Harvest inspired, mounted and named 13. Four quilted placemats. 14. A quilted table runner Youth Quilts Open to individuals 14 years of age and under. Membership is necessary for these entries, however NO Membership Fee will be charged. 15. Small sewing project-pencil case, book bag, or pillow etc. 16. Beginners quilting any theme or technique pieced or pre-printed panel. 17. Any sewn garment. Machine Sewing (adults) 18. Child s garment made for a special occasion-wedding, Christmas, birthday, Etc. 19. An art quilt a creative visual work of art that is layered and stitched, predominantly fibre, any shape, under 100 inches in perimeter, suitable for hanging. Senior Citizens Men or Women, 60 years and older 20. A heirloom quilt, any size, made prior to 1960 not necessary work of exhibitor. 21. Stump the judge an old antique to stump our judge. Identify the article and its use on a piece of paper and place in attached envelope. 22. An old piece of sporting equipment e.g. Bat, ball, hockey stick, helmet, jersey. Page 24

25 Specials 1. $30.00 donated by the Kloepfer Grandchildren in Memory of Elsie Kloepfer to the winner in $10.00 donated by Clare Kellam in memory of Leta Kellam to the exhibitor with the most points in s 1 thru Donated by Marion & Susan Beal to the top exhibitor for most sections entered, 1 thru 22 - $ Committee members are not eligible. 4. $10.00 donated by the Burford Township Historical Society to the exhibitor with the most points in s 20 thru $10.00 donated by Burford Insurance Brokers to the Exhibitor with the most points in Class 9. An Exhibitor may only receive this prize 2 years in succession. Page 25 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

26 Class #8 Ω Hobbies & Crafts Committee: Debbie Hodge , Laury penders, Karen Dzsudzsak, Deb Dobson Exhibit Entry Times: All entries can be brought to the secretary s office the week leading up to the fair, Monday thru Thursday 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Friday October 5 th between 9:00am and 5:00pm or Saturday Morning between 8:00am and 9:00am. Entries must remain until 4:00pm on Monday. Register your entries Follow the link and Download your Tags & Membership Number Special Class Rules - A craft is a special art or skill. A hobby is something someone likes to do in his or her spare time. - All exhibits in the competition must be new work not shown here before, done by exhibitor, and within the speculations of judging guides. - The judge is authorized to discard all old or soiled work and award the prizes to new, clean, and up-to-date work. - Have your exhibitor s number and a list or your articles ready at pick up Prizes: 1 thru 21, 24 thru 32 - $6, $4, $3 33 thru 63 - $6, $4, $3 1. A decoration (wall or tabletop) Fall Harvest 2. Shopping Bag, any medium. 3. Trash to Treasure- something useful. 4. Handmade article of jewelry. 5. Three handmade articles for a bazaar- mounted. 6. Baby shower gift, not clothing or quilt. 7. Needlepoint picture including frame, less than 18 ready to hang. 8. Decorated memory box. 9. Handmade Teddy Bear, not dressed. Knitting 10. Hat, toque or other head wear. 11. Preemie/Newborn hat. All entries will become the property of the Burford Agricultural Society and will be donated to a local hospital 12. Child sweater, knitted. Page 26

27 13. Baby outfit including sweater, bonnet and booties. 14. Afghan 15. Any knit item not listed above. 16. Specialty yarn items. Crochet: 17. Baby outfit including sweater, bonnet and booties. 18. Hat, toque or other head wear. 19. Any crochet item not listed above. 20. Afghan 21. Specialty yarn items. Mary Maxim Specials Holiday Corner Christmas 22. Mary Maxim Special: Knitted or Crochet Shawl: Made from yarn purchased at Mary Maxim Ltd. With sample of yarn AND proof of purchase to accompany exhibit. Gift cards will be issued to the value of $20 for 1 st Prize. $15 for 2 nd Prize, $10 for 3 rd Prize by Mary Maxim Ltd. Paris, Ontario. 23. Mary Maxim Special: Knitted or Crochet Baby Afghan, Made from yarn purchased at Mary Maxim Ltd. With sample of yarn and proof of purchase to accompany exhibit. Gift cards will be issued to the value of $20 for 1st Prize, $15 for2 nd Prize and $10 for 3 rd Prize by Mary Maxim Ltd, Paris Ontario. 24. Stocking, any medium 25. Angel, any medium 26. Snowman, any medium 27. My favourite Christmas craft not listed. Halloween 28. Decorated bag for trick or treating. 29. Halloween wall/door decoration, any medium. 30. Any Halloween craft not listed. Thanksgiving 31. Table decoration suitable for Thanksgiving. 32. Any Thanksgiving / fall craft not listed. Page 27 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

28 Junior Hobby Crafts Open to individuals 14 years of age and under. Membership is necessary for these entries, however NO membership Fee will be charged. 33. Post card Fall Harvest 34. Article made from fun foam. 35. Duct tape art, create something useful. 36. Handmade jewelry or hair ornament. 37. Collar for your pet, any medium. 38. Recycling, something useful made from something useless. 39. Bookmark. 40. My favourite craft not listed. Golden Age (65 years & over) Specials Scrapbooking 41. Grandparents gift to a child. 42. Apron, any medium. 43. Wooden toy. 44. Tea Cozy. 45. Doll clothing. 46. Any article not listed. 1. $10 for the best exhibited article, Judge s Choice from the Holiday Corner. Donated by the Burford Township Historical Society. 2. $10 for the best exhibited article, Judge s Choice from the Junior. Donated by the Burford Township Historical Society. 3. $10 for the Exhibitor with the most points in Donated by Kevin Hodge Farms Ltd. 4. $10 for the best exhibited article, Judge s Choice form the Golden Age section. Donated by Kevin Hodge Farms Ltd. in Memory of George and Mary Hodge. 47. Two pages depicting Burford Fair. 48. Two pages depicting Fall Harvest 49. Two pages depicting Oh what a sight! 50. Two page depicting creator s choice. 51. Article made from Scrapbooking paper, but not a memory page. Page 28

29 Card making (not digital) 52. Handcrafted child birthday card. 53. Handcrafted baby card. 54. Handcrafted Christmas card 55. Stamping - greeting Adult card. 56. Stamping any other topic. Junior Scrapbooking (14 and under) 57. One page My Special Day 58. One page My Pet(s) 59. One page All about Me. 60. One page Special Trips. Junior Card Making (14 and under) Specials 61. Birthday Invitation, any medium, 62. Special Occasion (i.e. Mother s Day, Father s Day, Valentine s Day) any medium. 63. Holiday Cards, any medium. 1 $10 for the best exhibited article, Judge s Choice from s Donated by Kevin Hodge Farms Ltd. 2 $10 for the best exhibited article, Judge s Choice from s Donated by Kevin Hodge Farms Ltd. 3 Most points section Paper pack donated by Kevin Hodge Farms Ltd. 4 Most points section Paper pack donated by Kevin Hodge Farms Ltd. Page 29 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

30 Class #9 Ω Junior Department Committee: Eleanor Ovington , Rachel Franklin, Donnalyn Pepper, Laura Hayes Exhibit Entry Times: All entries can be brought to the secretary s office the week leading up to the fair, Monday thru Thursday 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Friday October 5 th between 9:00am and 5:00pm or Saturday Morning between 8:00am and 9:00am. Entries must remain until 4:00pm on Monday. Register your entries Follow the link and Download your Tags & Membership Number MURALS OR ART DISPLAY Murals or Art Displays are open to schools in the County of Brant. One display from primary grades (JK through Gr.3) and one from junior/intermediate grades (Gr.4 through Gr.8). School name to be on murals/display. Not to be over 7' long and 3' wide. $10.00 for each mural/art display entered. SECTIONS FROM PRESCHOOLERS TO GRADE 8 AND SPECIALS ARE OPEN TO ALL SCHOOL CHILDREN. PLEASE READ RULES CAREFULLY. RULES: 1. The exhibits must be the sole work of the child. 2. Only one entry per child in any section. 3. Children must enter at the grade level they are in at time of the Fair. 4. Only entries in the Junior Department Class are accepted. 5. Each exhibit must have the Junior Department Entry Tag labelled with the correct SECTION, ARTICLE, GRADE, SCHOOL, CHILD'S NAME AND TEACHER'S NAME. 6. All exhibits must be in the Lion's Building by times stated and remain until 4pm on the Monday of the Fair. 7. Prize money will be paid in cash at the school. 8. ANY WRITTEN WORK WILL BE JUDGED ON NEATNESS AND ACCURACY OF SPELLING. 9. ALL ATTACHED ITEMS MUST BE SECURE. Prizes: 1 thru 18 $4, $3, $2, $1 19 thru 24 - $5, $4, $3, $2 Page 30

31 PRESCHOOL: THEME: Fall Harvest 1. Colour a Picture of a Thanksgiving turkey provided. 2. Make a turkey from a handprint KINDERGARTEN (JUNIOR AND SENIOR): 3. Paint a jack-o-lantern face on a paper plate 4. Cut and paste apple tree GRADE 1: 5. Print and decorate your name using Fall colours 6. Make a Thanksgiving dinner placemat GRADE 2: 7. Create a name tag using texture/rubbings 8. Make a Thanksgiving paper wreath GRADE 3: 9. Create an Acrostic Poem using a Fall themed word (e.g. Harvest, Fall, Autumn, Thanksgiving) 10. Create a Spaghetti/pasta picture with a Halloween theme GRADE 4: 11. Procedural Writing on how to carve a pumpkin 12. Make a Free standing scarecrow (dimensions not to exceed 40cm) GRADE 5: 13. Create a picture showing harvesting of a Fall crop Ex. corn, apples, vegetables D sunflower design GRADE 6: 15. Newspaper ad to advertise the Burford Fair 16. Creative clay structure showing a figure engaged in a fall activity GRADE 7 & 8: 17. Create a poster with an inspirational quote or message 18. Create a mask from found materials Page 31 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

32 19. Preschool and Kindergarten Paste buttons/seeds on a corn cob picture SPECIALS 20. Grades 1 and 2 Apple/Vegetable Stamping 21. Grades 3 and 4 Bird Feeder 22. Grades 5 and 6 String art using Fall colours (wall decoration) 23. Grades 7 and 8 Bean and Seed art 24. Open To All Grades The Tallest Corn Stalk. Please remove roots and dirt. Prizes donated by the Burford Tractor Club and the Pepper Family Page 32

33 Class #10 Ω Photography Committee: Sally Davis Exhibit Entry Times: All entries can be brought to the secretary s office the week leading up to the fair, Monday thru Thursday 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Friday October 5 th between 9:00am and 5:00pm or Saturday Morning between 8:00am and 9:00am. Entries must remain until 4:00pm on Monday. Register your entries Follow the link and Download your Tags & Membership Number Special Class Rules All photos must be mounted on BLACK Bristol board or cardstock. Please no frames or glass (these will be hung up). Place entry tag on Lower Right Hand corner for ease of display Enter only ONE print in each category, unless otherwise stated Print size to be about 4"x6 and no larger than 5"x7" Prizes: s 1 thru 35 - $4, $3, $2 Junior 13 and under 1. Farm Yard Fun 2. Silly Faces 3. Living Things 4. Summer Fun 5. Pet owner and Look alike 6. Animals All dressed up 7. Bugs and insects up close and personal 8. My favourite photo Intermediate 14 to Babies 10. Summer Fun 11. Water 12. Epic Fail Picture of something gone wrong 13. Pet owner and look alike Page 33 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

34 Adult 18 and over 14. Story board (4 photos that tell a story - mount side by side) 15. Night Photography 16. Looking down 17. Family 18. Interesting Texture or Pattern 19. Lights Camera Action action photo or something in motion 20. Mutt and Jeff something of the same, one big, one small 21. Landmarks (Bridges, Mills, Barns, Silos, etc.) 22. Flowers 23. Outdoorsman 24. A "Sweet" Ride 25. Wildlife 26. Little Helper 27. All in a Row 28. Trees 29. Reflections 30. World Travel 31. Black and White - photographer's choice (no larger than 8x10) 32. Theme - 4 photos on a theme of your choice - mounted 2 x 2. Please include a title. 33. Shadows and Silhouettes 34. Generations 35. My favourite photo Page 34

35 Class #11 Ω Fine Arts & Graphic Arts Committee: Moira Ferguson Kristine MacGregor Exhibit Entry Times: All entries can be brought to the secretary s office the week leading up to the fair, Monday thru Thursday 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Friday October 5 th between 9:00am and 5:00pm or Saturday Morning between 8:00am and 9:00am. Entries must remain until 4:00pm on Monday. Register your entries Follow the link and Download your Tags & Membership Number - Do not print your age on the outside of the entry tag - All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor and completed within the past two years. No repeat entries. - Individuals are limited to one entry in each section - Please no frames, except entries in the Artist Showcase. Art in frames will be disqualified and will not be hung up. Prizes: s 5 thru 41 - $4, $3, $2 Early Years 4 and under Membership is necessary for these entries, however NO Membership Fee will be charged. This section will not be judged, all names will go in a draw for a prize donated by Moira Ferguson. All participants will get a ribbon. All exhibitors to receive a stamp and participant ribbon. 1. Colour the picture located on our website labeled Early Years Contest under the prize book drop down menu, using your choice of pencil crayon, crayon, or marker 2. Finger Painting 3. Collage Artists choice 4. Fall Harvest Nature Picture using found materials eg. Pasta, leaves, etc. Primary ages 5 to 7 Membership is necessary for these entries, however NO MEMBERSHIP FEE will be charged. Page 35 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

36 5. PROMOTE THE BURFORD FAIR" any medium, no dates in the text submissions may qualify for future Burford Fair promotion. Artists will be recognized. 6. Fall Harvest picture using organic materials that could include; dried seeds or beans, leaves on paper. 7. Draw a picture of your family using pencil and/or pencil crayon 8. Paint a picture of your favourite thing 9. Fall harvest Sculpture from Lego or other building blocks subject. Junior ages 8 to 10 Membership is necessary for these entries, however NO MEMBERSHIP FEE will be charged. 10. PROMOTE THE BURFORD FAIR any medium, no dates in the text Submissions may qualify for future Burford Fair promotion. Artists will be recognized. 11. Painting Any subject (watercolour, acrylic, chalk or oil pastel, tempera, ink, etc.) 12. Fall Harvest Collage using recycled paper or fabric 13. Pencil sketch Any subject 14. Sculpture using modeling clay or play doh any subject 15. Fall Harvest Sculpture using Lego or other building materials Intermediate ages Membership is necessary for these entries, however NO MEMBERSHIP FEE will be charged. 16. PROMOTE THE BURFORD FAIR" Any medium, no dates in the text Submission may qualify for future Burford Fair promotion. Artists will be recognized. 17. Painting Any subject (watercolour, acrylic, chalk or oil pastel, tempera, ink, etc.) 18. Collage any subject, using recycled materials. (fabric, magazines, torn paper, found papers) No larger than 11 x Fall Harvest Art piece - any medium (fabric, sculpture, paint making, etc.) 20. Pencil sketch Artist choice 21. Anime character/comic strip showing events at the Burford Fair (printed digital image and hand drawn accepted) Page 36

37 Senior ages Membership is necessary for these entries, however NO MEMBERSHIP FEE will be charged. 22. PROMOTE THE BURFORD FAIR any medium, no dates in the text Submissions may qualify for future Burford Fair promotion. Artists will be recognized. 23. Painting in graffiti style, non-traditional canvas encouraged any medium 24. Grid art drawing from a picture (magazine or photo), original picture must be attached. 25. Fall Harvest art piece, any medium (painting, print making, fabric. etc.) 26. Computer generated art piece printed for display, photo collage accepted 27. Sculpture using found materials e.g. wood, metal, wire, washers or recycled components 28. Anime character/comic strip showing events at the Burford Fair (printed digital image and hand drawn accepted) Adult Artist Choice 18 and over All work must be ready to hang. Framed art must have proper wires on the back for hanging. In order for this section to be judges there must be 3 or more entries in each section. You may enter up to two pieces of art work for each section. 29. PROMOTE THE BURFORD FAIR any medium, no dates in the text Submissions may qualify for future Burford Fair promotion. Artists will be recognized. 30. Fall Harvest Landscape Oil/acrylic painting 31. Pencil or pencil crayon any subject 32. Pen & Ink art piece of your favourite animal 33. Watercolour Painting landscape, still life or portrait 34. Abstract art piece any medium Creative Aging over 50 All work must be ready to hang. Framed art must have proper wires on the back for hanging. In order for this section to be judged there must be 3 or more entries in each section. You may enter up to two pieces of art work for each section. 35. PROMOTE THE BURFORD FAIR any medium, no dates in the text Submissions may qualify for future Burford Fair promotion. Artists will be recognized. 36. Fall Harvest Painting any medium 37. Pen and Ink any subject 38. Watercolour Painting any subject Page 37 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

38 39. Junior Poster Competition Original handmade design ~ Entries for youth up to and including Grade 4 ~ Entry Rules 1. Promoting Your Fair Name and date of fair must be clearly shown on poster. 2. Must be hand drawn. 3. Poster size: Minimum approximately 22cm X 28cm, without border Maximum approximately 28cm X 44cm, without border 4. Each entry must be centered on a CARDSTOCK or BRISTOL BOARD exposing approximately a 5.5cm border on all four sides. 5. Name of fair, district #, contact person, owner of poster, complete mailing address must be clearly labeled on the back of each entry. 6. The winning poster from each class at each fair will be eligible to enter the district competition. District winners are eligible to enter at the provincial competition. 40. Intermediate Poster Competition Original handmade design ~ Entries include youth, Grade 5 to Grade 8 inclusive ~ Entry Rules 1. Promoting Your Fair Name and date of fair must be clearly shown on poster. 2. Must be hand drawn. 3. Poster size: Minimum approximately 22cm X 28cm, without border Maximum approximately 28cm X 44cm, without border 4. Each entry must be centered on a CARDSTOCK or BRISTOL BOARD exposing approximately a 5.5cm border on all four sides. 5. Name of fair, district #, contact person, owner of poster, complete mailing address must be clearly labeled on the back of each entry. 6. The winning poster from each class at each fair will be eligible to enter the district competition. District winners are eligible to enter at the provincial competition. 41. Senior Poster Competition Original handmade design ~ Entries include youth, Grade 9 to Grade 12 inclusive ~ Entry Rules 1. Promoting Your Fair Name and date of fair must be clearly shown on poster. 2. Must be hand drawn. 3. Poster size: Minimum approximately 22cm X 28cm, without border Maximum approximately 28cm X 44cm, without border 4. Each entry must be centered on a CARDSTOCK or BRISTOL BOARD exposing approximately a 5.5cm border on all four sides. 5. Name of fair, district #, contact person, owner of poster, complete mailing address must be clearly labeled on the back of each entry. 6. The winning poster from each class at each fair will be eligible to enter the district competition. District winners are eligible to enter at the provincial competition. Page 38

39 Class #12 Ω Horticulture Committee: Carol Smith , Chris Hastings, Marilyn Szalai, Pat Gray Exhibit Entry Times: All entries can be brought to the secretary s office the week leading up to the fair, Monday thru Thursday 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Friday October 5 th between 9:00am and 5:00pm or Saturday Morning between 8:00am and 9:00am. Entries must remain until 4:00pm on Monday. Register your entries Follow the link and Download your Tags & Membership Number Special Class Rules - Exhibitors are requested to provide suitable containers. - Arrangements using commercial materials will be disqualified unless otherwise stated. - A bud showing colour is counted as a bloom. - Container not to exceed one third of whole arrangement. - Diseased Plants Are Unacceptable Prizes: s 1 thru 4 - $4.50, $3, $2.50 s 5 thru 10 $4, $3, $2 s 12 thru 40 - $3, $2, $1 s 41 thru 45 - $4, $3, $2 Floral Arrangements - Theme: Fall Harvest : 1. Orange Crush, an arrangement of orange flowers in a pie pumpkin or squash. 2. Yellow streak an arrangement of yellow flowers in a black container. 3. Do your own thing an arrangement of flowers in a suitable container. Prize money donated by the Pepper family in memory of Evelyn Pepper. 4. Greenbelt an arrangement of all green material. Prize money donated by the Pepper family in memory of Joyce Pepper. 5. Morning Cheer a two colour arrangement in a kitchen utensil. 6. Tiny Thoughts a miniature arrangement container and flowers not to exceed 6 inches in any direction. 7. Celebrating Fall an arrangement representing a Canadian Fall, flowers, berries, grasses etc. 8. You are Special an arrangement depicting a special day, named, accessories allowed. Page 39 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

40 9. Coffee Break an arrangement in a coffee mug, flowers to co-coordinate with colour of mug. 10. Only for Men Men Only an arrangement of your favourite flowers. 11. Special #5 Tea Party an arrangement in a Tea Cup. (Prizes: $15, $10, $5) Cut Flowers 12. Perennials, 3 stems all different named if possible 13. Dahlia, 1 bloom, any variety, 6 inches and over 14. Dahlia, 1 bloom, any variety, under 6 inches 15. Dahlia, 3 blooms, pompom variety, under 2 inches 16. Cosmos, 5 blooms 17. Special: Collection of Mums, variety of colours 18. Pansies or Ice Pansies, 5 blooms 19. Petunias 5 blooms, any colour 20. Nasturtiums, 5 blooms, any colour 21. Rose, any colour, in a suitable container 22. Rose, one miniature spray, any colour 23. Gladiola, 1 spike in bloom 24. Sedum, 3 stems, any variety 25. Snapdragons, 5 stems 26. Marigolds, 3 blooms, any colour over 2 inches 27. Marigolds, 3 blooms, any colour 2 inches and under 28. Geraniums, 3 red blooms, with foliage 29. Geraniums, 3 blooms, any other colour with foliage 30. Any other annual, 2 stem or spray 31. Any other perennial, 1 stem Decorative Plants 32. Purple patch a small planter of purple flowers and plants. 33. Any herb plant, named Hanging Plant, foliage only, any variety 35. Geranium, any colour, in bloom potted or repotted Single African violet any colour Hanging Plant, flowering, any variety double African violet any colour 39. An unusual plant, named if possible 40. Housewife s Favourite Plant, named if possible Youth Horticulturists (open to individuals 14 years of age and under) 41. An arrangement of flowers in a small pumpkin. 42. My favourite flower, one flower in a vase. 43. Flowers for Mom in a suitable container, accessories allowed. Page 40

41 44. Tiny flowers in a tiny container. 45. Happy Halloween arrangement using Halloween colours. Specials: 1. Exhibitor winning most points Prize donated by Miles Flowers 2. Best Mum entry in section 17- Prize donated by Slaman Greenhouses 3. Youth winning most points Prizes donated by Floral Committee 1st - $15.00, 2nd - $ rd - $ $5.00 for winner in 41 donated by Betty Summerhayes and Scott Archer 5. Prize money donated in memory of Marilyn Miller Home Decorating Contest Celebrate the beautiful colours of fall with our 3 rd Annual Home Decorating Contest! Nominate your home, a neighbour s home or any other Burford Community building, that has made a special effort to embrace the beautiful fall season! Extra points will be given for advertising the Fair! Our theme for this year s fair is Fall Harvest, Be Creative!!! Send the address, home owner s name, and contact phone (if known) to realestate@kimbailey.ca Anyone in the village of Burford may enter and anyone else within a 5km radius of the downtown. Nominations will be accepted from September 1 st to September 27 th, Judging will take place on Friday September 28 th. Judges will decide on a winner that night and the winner will be called and results will be posted at the Burford Fair in the front foyer of Agricultural Hall. We will also feature the winner on our website/facebook page, and in the next week s edition of the Burford Advance. First Place Winner will be awarded a ribbon, Gift Card of $ value and a Family Weekend Pass to the fair!! Second Place Winner will be awarded a ribbon and a 1 Day Fair Pass. Third Place Winner will be awarded a ribbon and a 1 Day Fair Pass. Page 41 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

42 Talent Show Date: Saturday October 6 th, 2018 Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Agricultural Pavilion Chair: Neil Sammut COMPETITIVE CATEGORIES: There are three competitive categories in the 2018 Burford Fair Talent Show & Contest: Vocal (Solo, Duet, and/or Group**) Dance (Solo, Duet and/or Group) Variety (consists of musical theatre, instrumental, and variety such as magic acts, drama, comedy, etc.) ** The maximum number of contestants per group is seven. COMPETITIVE CLASSES Each category will have two competitive classes in the 2018 Burford Fair Talent Show & Contest: Junior: (Ages 6 to 12 inclusive***) Youth: (Ages 13 to 18 inclusive***) *** At time of contest JUDGING: Contestants are judged by a panel based on the following criteria: Ability 20% Stage Presence 20% Audience Appeal 20% Quality of Performance 40% Decisions of the BAS staff and judges are final. No discussion shall be entered into by the contestants and the judges or BAS staff regarding contest decisions. Matters not covered by the stated rules are the sole discretion of the BAS staff. SHOW & CONTEST DETAIL: Talent Show & Contest will run from 1:30 4:30 p.m. on Saturday October 6th, 2018 as follows: 1:00 p.m. Talent Show kicks off with performances by local talent 1:30 p.m. Dance and Variety Categories 2:15 p.m. Intermission 2:30 p.m. Vocal Category 3:30 p.m. Performances by local talent 3:45 p.m. Awards Presentations Page 42

43 NOTE: - A maximum of 12 entries per category, per class shall be permitted. - Entries for contestants will be accepted until 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, October 3 rd, The entries are to be submitted to the Fair Secretary s office by one of the following means: By Fax to By to talentshow@burfordfair.ca By mail to Box 133, Burford, Ontario N0E 1A0 PRIZES: For JUNIOR CLASS: - First Place $ Second Place $ Third Place $ The YOUTH CLASS: - First Place $ Second Place $ Third Place $20.00 Full entry rules can be found on our website Kids Pedal Pull Date & Time to be announced Check website for more details! Location: Bi-Centennial Building Chair: James Barker jowbarker@gmail.com Prize Money: $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 Rules: 1. Open to students attending fair who weigh between 41 and 90 pounds 2. Tractors, sled and scale will be provided 3. Classes: 41 to 50 pounds 51 to 60 pounds 61 to 70 pounds 71 to 80 pounds 81 to 90 pounds 4. Each contestant will be weighed before pull starts Page 43 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

44 Chainsaw Competition Date: Monday October 8 th, 2018 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: Grandstand Chair: Ben Clement The classes for the competition are as follows: 50 cc and under 75 cc and under Open Class Cross Cut Saw Single Buck Saw The Rules for the competition are as follows: 1. All Competitors must supply their own saw In women s only class a saw will be provided 2. All competitors must be 16 years of age or older 3. A waver sheet must be signed for insurance purposes 4. All participants must wear safety equipment and apparel supplied by the Agricultural Society or provide their own approved safety gear. 5. Cross cut sawing competitions are open to teams of two individuals. 6. Please register for the competition in the south show ring prior to the start of the event. 7. No modified saws allowed The prize money is to be awarded per class will be as follows: $15.00 First place $10.00 Second Place $5.00 Third Place Page 44

45 Tug-of-War Community Challenge Date: Saturday October 6 th, 2018 Time: 4:00 p.m. Location: Grandstands Chair: Nancy Spierenburg, Deb Dobson Calling all local businesses, schools, sport teams, service clubs/organizations, community helpers, politicians and families - this is the event for you! Please note this is meant to be a fun community challenge. No serious / competitive pullers. Categories: 1. School Age 7 to 13 years old - Kids clubs, sport teams, organizations 2. School Age 14 to 17 years old - Kids clubs, sport teams, organizations 3. Adult 18 years old and up - Businesses, teachers, sport teams, clubs/organizations 4. Families All Ages - Kids, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles Prizes: The winning teams in each division will have bragging rights and will be awarded a ribbon to showcase. Rules: - A team consists of 7 players (this includes 6 pullers and 1 coach - the person who tells you to pull). Feel free to bring more than one team - This is a co-ed event, each team must have at least 2 females pulling - No cleats allowed - running shoes or work boots - No wrapping of the rope around any body parts during the pull, except the anchorman who can loop the rope around one shoulder to secure the rope - No hand over hand pulling allowed - team members must go back with the rope when pulling - All team members must remain on their feet at all times, no body parts are allowed to touch the ground except the anchorman who is permitted to use one hand on the ground - First team to pull the mid-rope marker (red ribbon) 6 feet beyond midline is the winner - All teams must sign in ½ hour before the event to sign liability forms. Parents must sign for children under 18. Register Your Team by Wednesday October 3 rd, Contact Nancy Spierenburg at or nancy007_24@sympatico.ca Page 45 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

46 Bike Decorating Contest Date: Monday October 8 th, 12:45 Parade starts / Judging 1pm Contact: Jaclyn Howell jaclyn@howellsonline.ca Registration: Check website for more details Location: Bicentennial Building Theme: Parade Categories: years Best Decorated years Most Original & Under Best use of Theme. Prizes: Top 3 in order win bike related prize. Prizes Bike bubbles & blower Training wheels/accessories Water bottle holder & water bottle Bike bubbles & blower, horn + decals Horn & bike mirror Water bottle & holder Bike lock Air pump & reflectors Water bottle & holder **Prizes donated by the Howell Family** Page 46

47 Pet Show Date: Saturday October 6 th, 2018 Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: Grandstands Chair: Katie Ferris Prize Money: $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 Rules: 1. SHOW RABIES CERTIFICATE - DOGS AND CATS - A MUST (This is a requirement to enter - no exceptions) 2. Size of pet must suit size of Child. 3. Children to show their own pet, with minimal assistance by adult 4. Pet must be shown by Children 14 years and under 5. All Animals: -Must be kept under the control of the owner/individual bringing the pet to the Fairgrounds to be part of the Pet Show -Must be leashed or caged where appropriate. Any unacceptable behaviour by the animal (e.g. aggressive behaviour) will require its removal from the building and/or Grounds. 6. Prior to entries in any Class or participation in the Pet Show, the owner/individual showing the pet(s) must sign the applicable registration forms. 7. Not responsible for missed classes. Each class will be announced over the P.A. System once. 8. No Membership required. 9. No entry fee 10. No large animals such as horses, ponies, cows or calves 11. The Society will not accept responsibility for damage or loss of these pets 12. Entrants must register a half hour before scheduled time of pet show. 13. Entrants are limited to enter three (3) regular classes plus the specials 14. Ribbons to all competitors Page 47 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

48 Classes: 1. Largest Dog - 18 kg dog food donated by Sinden Feed. 2. Smallest Dog (over 8 weeks of age) - $10.00 voucher donated by Sinden Feed. 3. Dog with the shortest tail - $10.00 voucher donated by Sinden Feed. 4. Dog that catches the best (Wiener Toss - wieners supplied) - $10.00 voucher donated by Sinden Feed. 5. Pet with the strangest sounding name - $10.00 voucher donated by Sinden Feed. 6. Pet that looks most like owner (Dog, Cat, Reptile or rodent). 7. Saddest looking dog. 8. Overall Pet. 9. Most entertaining performance by a pet - $10.00 voucher donated by Sinden Feed. 10. Special Pet and Owner dressed for Halloween costumes judged, vehicles and props allowed- $10.00 voucher donated by Sinden Feed. Open Classes for 15 years and over: 1. Most entertaining performance by a pet (dog) (tricks) 2. Best obedient training performed by a dog and owner. (E.g. sit and stay, laydown, shake a paw, etc.) Some prizes may be substituted because of availability. Page 48

49 2018 Demolition Derby!!! Professionally Produced by Burford Fall Fair is proud to be partnering again with EDGE Motorsports! You asked for it Burford! Our 2 Day Demo Derby is Back!! Contact: Chris Howell chris@howellsonline.ca Please see website for entry forms and rules. It's a fact...motorsport fans like the racing but love the CRASHES, and there's no better way to create a buzz, to keep them on the EDGE of their seats, and to have them come back time and time again than unleashing the hardest hitting, most feared, free-for-all DEMOLITION DERBY this side of insanity. Professionally produced by EDGE Motorsports guaranteeing is $6,000 in prize money available over 2 days at this year s demolition derby! Saturday October 6 th, 2018 Rules/Contest details: Tech and Sign-in opens at 3:00pm $60.00 entry fee 4 races: 1. Mini Smash Straight Stock - $1000 (1 st ), $250 (2 nd ), $100 (3 rd ) (paid on 20 entries) 2. Full Straight Stock - $1000 (1 st ), $250 (2 nd ), $100 (3 rd ) (paid on 20 entries) 3. Figure 8 racing $500 (1 st ), $250 (2 nd ), $100 (3 rd ) (paid on 10 entries) 4. Power wheels free entry & trophies for participants NEW!! Sunday October 7 th, 2018 Rules/Contests details: Tech and Sign-in opens at 11:00am $60.00 entry fee 5 Races: 1. Mini Smash Straight Stock - $1000 (1 st ), $250 (2 nd ), $100 (3 rd ) (paid on 20 entries) 2. Full Size Modified ***$100 Entry*** $2,000 (1 st ), $500 (2 nd ) $100 (3 rd ) (paid on 25 entries) 3. Figure 8 Racing $500 (1 st ), $250 (2 nd ), $100 (3 rd ) (paid on 10 entries) 4. Demo Cross $500 (1 st ), $250 (2 nd ), $100 (3 rd ) (paid on 10 entries) 5. Power Wheels free entry & trophies for participants Page 49 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

50 NEW!!! ATV Skills Competition produced by Mac Foy & LIFE Outdoors ATV Rentals Check our Website for full details on how to register! Bring out your ATV and join us for a fun, friendly ATV challenge fit for the whole family! We have partnered with LIFE Outdoors ATV Rentals to bring you an ATV Skills competition at this year s Burford Fall Fair! Rules/Contest Details: 1. Obstacle course ATV under 700cc - $40 entry 2. Obstacle course ATV 700cc and over - $40 entry 3. Obstacle course UTV under 700cc - $40 entry 4. Obstacle course UTV 700cc and over - $40 entry 5. Obstacle course exhibition (no prizes) run-whatcha-brung! Bring your fun or funny vehicle (three wheelers, old atv s, etc) $10 entry 6. Slowest Catwalk competition - $40 entry or $20 if you have entered the obstacle course. **The Obstacle course will be a timed event with penalties will be given if you go out of bounds or skip a certain obstacle. **The catwalk competition will be a timed event with the slowest being the winner. No part of the ATV besides the wheels may touch the ground or disqualification. Prizes: 1 st place - $200 2 nd place - $100 3 rd place - $50 Page 50

51 Baby Show Date: Sunday October 7 th, 2018 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: Agricultural Pavilion Chair: Chris Hastings , Anne Porr, Christine McLaren, Marlene Johnson Entries to be submitted by Noon on Monday, October 1 st, Entries will be accepted on show day if space is available. To assist with the organization of the show, please register your baby early. Registration limited to the first 10 registering in each section. 1. Girls and Boys 0 to 3 months. 2. Girls and Boys 4 to 9 months. 3. Girls and Boys 10 to 18 months. 4. Girls and Boys 19 to 24 months. 5. Twins 6. Chip Off The Ol Block 0 to 24 months. *Special* 7. Child in Costume, theme Fall Harvest 0 to 24 months *Special* **Special** - Winner of each section will be running for the title of Wee Ambassador 0-24 months ** The Burford Lioness reserve the right to split age groups into smaller sections dependent upon registration numbers ** No physical examination necessary but each child is to be neatly and cleanly dressed, but not overdressed. Each presenter can hold or sit beside their child. Please forward the Entry Form to one of the following: 2c.dhastings@gmail.com 2018 Burford Fall Fair Baby Show Entry Form Baby s Name: Sex: Age At Show Time: Date of Birth: Parents Names Address Phone Number ~Confirmations will only be sent by . Page 51 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

52 Gather up your family, friends, coworkers and bring your Strength!! Human Tractor Pull Time & Date to be announced Check website for more info! You might have the smartest crew in Buford, but do you have the strongest? This year at the fair we need you and your team to prove you re the biggest, strongest, fastest team around. We are moving the tractors by hand. That s right. It s the Human Powered Antique tractor pull, with thanks to the Burford Tractor Club who are supplying the tractors. The rules are simple. Teams of 4 racing against your friends, colleagues or other business. The fastest team in town gets crowned with a trophy but more importantly, bragging rights as the strongest, fastest group in town. Cash Prize: 1 st - $120.00, 2 nd - $80.00, 3 rd - $40.00 Check the fair website for complete rules & entry forms. Page 52

53 . 3 rd ANNUAL ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW Saturday October 6 th, :00pm to 3:00pm (North Grounds) Committee: Nancy Spierenburg nancy007_24@sympatico.ca, Dave Greenwood dwgreenwood@rogers.com Our3 rd annual car show is to take place in the centre field of the fairgrounds. Please enter through the north gates. Open to PRE 1985 classic or custom cars, trucks, motorcycles and vintage tractors. Admission is $10.00 per vehicle. Every vehicle entered into the show will receive a ballot to win one of door prizes to be drawn throughout the show! Page 53 October 5 th 8 th, 2018

54 NAME OF SHOW Burford Fair 2018 ADDITIONAL INFO. Caitlin Johnston Pre Entries are to be mailed or ed by the Monday before to or NBHA Canada 18 Duncan Avenue, Brantford, ON N3T 0C4 Phone for more information DATE OF SHOW October 7, 2018 START TIME 10:00 am Start Time ADDITIONAL INFO 6 Park Avenue, Burford, ON ** Exhibitions to be run from 8:30-9:30 $5 per run, pay at the gate CLASS NAME ADDED MONEY ENTRY FEE Sunday Warm Up 4D Barrels $ $14.00 Green as Grass $50.00 $12.00 Peewee Barrels: under 12 who are noncompetitive Prizes Only $ & 4 Year Old Exhibitions $5 at the gate 4-D NBHA Open Barrels $ $ D NBHA Senior Barrels **Carry $50.00 $ D NBHA Youth Barrels **Carry $50.00 $ D Open Pole Bending $ $14.00 Total added money $ Office Fee $5.00 Fair Membership $5.00 Total TOTAL **All participants should enter throughthe north gates of the Burford Fairgrounds. One entry fee will be waved per participant. ** The undersigned understands and agrees that there is a certain element of risk, of loss, injury damage and possibly death in participating in this event and certifies that he/she understands and accepts said risks and releases SHOW HOST, his employees, the NBHA and anyone related to this event from any claim or cause of action arising from this event. SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT: (Parent or guardian to sign for those under 18 years of age) HORSE: RIDER: ADDRESS: NBHA MEMBERSHIP#: PHONE: Page 54

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