Merrickville Agricultural Society August 6th 7th 8th ~ 2010
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Merrickville Agricultural Society August 6th 7th 8th ~ 2010
Merrickville Agricultural Society The 172st Year of Agricultural Displays August 6th 7th 8th ~ 2010 Horse • Cattle • 4-H • Hall Exhibits 1 Merrickville Agricultural Society Box 595, Merrickville, Ontario K0G 1N0 MAIL TO: B r o c h u r e s , F l y e r s , Po s t e r s , S t a m p s , Letterhead & Envelopes, Business Cards, Invitations & Cards of all sorts, Business Forms, Photo Restoration, Photo Printing, Invoices, Gift Certificates, C o m m e r c i a l P h o t o g r a p h y, M a g a z i n e Covers, Collages, Wedding Invitations, Calendars 230 St. Lawrence St. Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0 Phone: 613.269.2022 Fa x : 6 1 3 . 2 6 9 . 2 1 8 4 [email protected] WEDDINGS.PORTRAITS.PRINTING www.cobastudios.com 2 Schedule of events Friday August 6th Childrens’ Horse & Pony Show..........................................................................................8:00 am Steam Show & Antique Display – Set Up ......................................................................... All Day Conklin Supershows Midway................................................................................. 12 Noon & On Exhibit Hall Open .................................................................................................... 1 pm- 9 pm Tea Room Café ...........................................................................................................1 pm- 6 pm Ale House........................................................................................................... 6 pm – 12:00 am Light / Heavy Horse Draw ............................................................................................. 6:30 pm Opening Ceremonies with Mayor Doug Struthers .......................................................... 7:00 pm Bowes Brothers ................................................................................................................ 9:00 pm Saturday August 7th Tea Room Café – Breakfast (7:00 am – 11:00 am) ......................................... 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Steam Show & Antique Display ........................................................................................ All Day Conklin Supershows Midway ............................................................................................All Day Light Horse Show ............................................................................................................9:30 am Exhibit Hall Open .....................................................................................................9 am – 9 pm 4H Inter–County Beef Show ............................................................................................ 9:30 am Beer Tent .......................................................................................................... 12:00 noon & On Beef Cattle Show .............................................................................................................. 1:00 pm Face Painting...................................................................................................................... All Day Ice Cream Social ............................................................................................. 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Children’s Games ............................................................................................................. 1:30 pm Junkyard Band ................................................................................................................ 2:30 pm Whiskey Sour (music and walk about).............................................................................. 4:00pm Demolition Derby............................................................................................................. 6:30 pm Bret Baker at the Ale House ............................................................................................. 9:00 pm Sunday August 8th Tea Room Café – Breakfast (7:00 am – 11:00 am) ............................................7:00am – 5:00 pm Steam Show & Antique Display .........................................................................................All Day Conklin Supershows Midway ............................................................................................ All Day Exhibit Hall Open .......................................................................................... 9:00 am – 5:00pm 4H Inter–County Dairy Show ......................................................................................... 9:30 am Canadian & Miniature Horse Show, Ring 1 ..................................................................... 9:00 am Draft Commercial Horse Show, Ring 2 ........................................................................... 9:30 am One Man Band ...............................................................................................................11:00 am Dairy Cattle Show .......................................................................................................... 1:00 pm Face Painting ..................................................................................................................... All Day Ice Cream Social ...............................................................................................1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Junkyard Band ................................................................................................................ 2:00 pm Whiskey Sour .................................................................................................................. 3:00 pm Roaming Magic Man ..................................................................................................................... Admission - $6.00 Daily - After 4 pm - $10.00 (Fri & Sat) Children 12 and under FREE - Weekend Pass - $15.00 Advance Midway Bracelets - $17.00 per day Available: Royal Bank, Merrickville and Drummonds Gas Bar (info: 613 269-4402) Also on www.conklinshows.ca (see www.merrickvillefair.com to order on the web) 3 Table of Contents Schedule of Events ........................................................................................................1 Contents / President’s Message ..................................................................................... 2 Feature Attractions / 2010 Directors & Officers ........................................................... 3 Committees / General Rules & Regulations / District 1 Fair Dates ........................... 5,6 Children’s Events........................................................................................................... 6 Horse Show Listing/ Horse Show Rules .................................................................. 7-14 Horse Pull / Rules................................................................................................. 14, 15 Cattle Show - Beef / Dairy .............................................................................. 15,17, 18 4-H Show ............................................................................................................ 19, 20 General Hall Rules & Regulations......................................................................... 21, 22 Junior Division Hall Classes ............................................................... 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 Adult Division - Photography Department........................................................... 28, 29 Adult Division - Floral Department ..................................................................... 29, 31 Adult Division - Arts & Crafts ............................................................................. 32, 33 Adult Division - Baking ........................................................................... 33, 35, 36, 37 Adult Division - Preserving .................................................................................. 36, 37 Adult Division - Home Crafts .............................................................................. 37, 38 Adult Division - Quilts & Afghans ....................................................................... 38, 39 Adult Division - Vegetables / Fruits / Other Products ................................................. 40 Adult Division - Grain & Field Crops......................................................................... 41 Merrickville Agricultural Society — President’s Message — Fair time, once again, on the same grounds that our ancestors met 171 years ago to bring their produce and animals, also implements to be judged and all the bragging rights that went with winning a red ribbon for first place. The executive and loyal volunteers have strived to bring together another exciting exhibition, with a few new wrinkles, having more diversified entertainment to meet everybodies enjoyment. Conklin’s Midway will be back with more rides to please the children and the older ages alike. So, come out and enjoy. Your President, Doug Wilson 4 feature attractions LIGHT / HEAVY HORSE PULL - Buckeye Draw Format - Friday, August 6th ...............................................................................................6:30pm DESTRUCTION PRODUCTIONS DEMOLITION DERBY Saturday, August 7th ...........................................................................................6:30pm BANDS & ENTERTAINMENT Friday, August 6th: BOWES BROTHERS ..........................................................9:00pm Saturday, August 7th: JUNKYARD BAND ........................................................3:30pm Saturday, August 7th: THE SHINERS .................................................9:00pm - 1:00am Sunday, August 8th: ONE MAN BAND ...................................................................pm Sunday, August 8th: TOM WILSON AND HIS WESTERN ALL STARS ...............pm MERRICKVILLE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY - 2010 DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS President - Doug Wilson — Ph: 613 269-4465 1st Vice President - Robert Peck 2nd Vice President - Mary Ross DIRECTORS Heather Brady Lynn Carkner Rose Lamingman Anne Lloyd Wayne Poapst Ryan Salter Tim Schaafsma Graham L. Smith Trevor Wilson Sheila Cornelisse Secretary/Treasurer - Joy Cox - 613 269-3171 Homecraft Director - Rose Lamingman - 613 269-4402 Past Presidents Harry Bennett, Ian Carley, Lloyd Earl (deceased), Bruce Hanna, Fred Haughton, John Hunter (deceased), Rose Lamingman, Sidney McGrath (deceased), Eric Monkman, Jeff Morrison, Dr L.H. Newman (deceased), Wayne Poapst, Margaret Richardson (deceased), Ryan Salter, Patricia Shields, Graham L. Smith, Cecil Sturgess, George Weedmark, John Williams. Fair Board Address: P.O. Box 595, Merrickville, ON KOG 1NO e-mail address: [email protected] web page: www.merrickvillefair.com Horse Show Secretary - Anne Lloyd, RR#4, Donnelly Drive, Kemptville, ON KOG 1JO Phone: 613 258-2860 5 Edgetown Car - World www.edgetownmotors.com Your #1 Stop - Sales ~ Servive ~ Leasing E.T. Fast Lube Home of the 10 minute Oil Change Edgetown Garage Always Friendly Courteous Service 57 Lombard Street ~ Smiths Falls BUS: (613) 258-1990 TOLL FREE: 1-866-447-1990 [email protected] www.royallepagegalehomes.com 2705 County Road 43, Box 1584 Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 de Building PENCIER Supply Canada Cement, Windows, Builder’s Hardware, Plywood, CIL Paints, Lumber, Concrete Blocks Highway 43 W., Kemptville, Ont. 6 258-3444 committees - 2010 Advertising ............................................................. Mary Ross................................ 613-269-4673 Antique Equipment Show .................................Wayne Poapst................................ 613-269-3405 Beer Garden .......................................................Doug Wilson................................ 613-269-4665 Cattle Show ................................................. Rose Lamingman................................ 613-269-4402 Children’s Events ...............................................Lynn Carkner ............................... 613-283-5479 Demolition Derby ................................................. Ryan Salter................................ 613-880-6948 Entertainment ............................................. Graham L. Smith................................ 613-269-2203 Gates ........................................................... Graham L. Smith................................ 613-269-2203 Hall Exhibits ............................................... Rose Lamingman................................ 613-269-4402 Horse Draw ...................................................... Trevor Wilson................................ 613-269-4665 Horse Show .......................................................... Anne Lloyd................................ 613-258-2860 Indoor Concessions ..................................... Rose Lamingman................................ 613-269-4402 Outdoor Concessions ...........................................Robert Peck................................ 613-269-4193 Media Spokesperson .............................................Robert Peck................................ 613-269-4193 Midway ....................................................... Rose Lamingman................................ 613-269-4402 Prize Book .........................................................Wayne Poapst................................ 613-269-3405 Tea Room ..................................................... Sheila Cornelisse................................ 613-269-4673 Grounds Coordinator.......................................Tim Schaafsma................................ 613-284-2423 Rules and regulations Note to Exhibitors You may bring articles to the Exhibition Hall (Community Centre) on Thursday August 5th 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm or Friday August 6th 7:30 am - 8:45 am NO ONE, except judges, IS ALLOWED IN THE HALL after 8:45 am Friday while judging is taking place. General For entry forms or information call: Joy Cox 613 269-2022 or visit www.merrickvillefair.com Please return entries by Friday July 23, 2010 to: MERRICKVILLE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY P.O. Box 595, Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0 1. The Annual fee for membership in the Merrickville Agricultural Society (MAS) is $5.00. When prize money amounts to $10.00 or more, the following year’s membership dues will be deducted. 2. Adult members and Juniors exhibiting in Adult Classes must pay the $5.00 annual membership fee in order to compete. A membership is not required for Juniors exhibiting 3. Entries are accepted on M.A.S. forms only. One form per exhibitor. 4. The Directors will do their utmost to procure the most competent judges in each of the classes. If an exhibitor is dissatisfied with any decision of such judges, they must immediately enter a written protest with the Secretary/Treasurer against such decision. The Directors shall inquire into the written protest at once and their decision shall be final. 5. No persons shall act as judge in any class in which they are exhibiting. 6. No persons will be allowed to interfere with the judges while judging is in progress. 7. A lone entry in a class/section need not necessarily be awarded a prize. 8. Livestock and all articles for competition must be entered in the name of the owner unless otherwise stated in the prize list. Failure to observe this rule will result in either forfeiture of an awarded prize or in no prize being awarded at all. 9. All persons obtaining prizes fraudulently shall forfeit all goods or monies awarded. 10. Adult prizes will be awarded at any time after the close of the fair (usually within two months). If receipts are insuffiecient to meet the prize list in full, the prizes will be paid pro rata as funds permit. 7 11. Children’s prizes, where possible, are awarded at the conclusion of the fair on Sunday. 12. All cheques must be cashed no later than December 31 of the current year, after which they become the property of the M.A.S. (not legal). 13. All exhibitors are expected to conform to safety standards while on the grounds and may be asked to leave if endangering the safety and well-being of any person or livestock. Hall Exhibits Rules and Regulations ....................................................................... page 17 Horse Show Rules and Regulations................................................................................... page 6 Cattle Show Rules and Regulations................................................................................... page 6 District 1 - 2010 Fair Dates • C.C.E.A. •................................Aug. 19 - 29 • Riceville • ................................Aug. 27 - 29 • Shawville • ....................................Sep. 2 - 6 • Newington • .................................Sep. 3 - 6 • Russell • ......................................Sep. 9 - 12 • Spencerville • ..............................Sep. 9 - 12 • Richmond • ..............................Sep. 16 - 19 • IPM • Earlton • ........................Sep. 21 - 25 • Carp • .......................................Sep. 23 - 26 • Metcalfe • ...........................Sep. 30 - Oct. 3 • Gloucester • .............................. May 27 - 30 • Maxville • ................................. June 25 - 27 • Kars • ........................................ July 15 - 17 • Avonmore • ............................... July 16 - 18 • Chesterville • ............................. July 23 - 25 • Merrickville • ................................ Aug. 6 - 8 • Williamstown • ............................. Aug. 6 - 8 • Navan • .................................... Aug. 12 - 15 • Vankleek Hill • ......................... Aug. 19 - 22 • Mountain Twp • ....................... Aug. 19 - 21 CHILDREN’S EVENTS – Kids Entertainment Saturday, August 7th, 2010 1:00pm - 2:00pm Loads of Fun for Kids of all Ages. Prizes will be awarded to all participants. —— Dress up your Teddy Bear for the Fair and Bring It Along —— Schedule of Activities: Age Groups: 6 yrs & under; 7 yrs - 9 yrs; 10 yrs - 12 yrs Frog Jump Race (NOT REAL FROGS!!!) Shoe Toss • Wheelbarrow Race 3-Legged Race • Water Balloon Toss 8 2010 Horse Show Program Friday, August 6th, 2010 7:00 am Warm-ups [one round only] 8:00 am Child’s Horse & Pony Show Saturday, August 7th, 2010 9:30 am Light Horse Show Sunday, August 8th, 2010 9:30 am Draft & Commercial Horse Show, Ring 2 9:00 am Canadian, Miniature & Open Driving, Ring 1 4:30 pm Cones Obstacle Driving Courses designed by Barry Beach Admission Prices to the grounds Children 12 & under, free. Before 4:00 pm, 13 & over, $6.00 — All exhibitors pay at gate - 1 refund per horse at Ringside — Show Secretary Anne Lloyd, 258-2860 4114 Donnelly Dr., R.R.4, Kemptville, On. K0G 1J0 [email protected] Horse Show Committee Lorna Bonfield, Kelly Maloney, Shawna Carwardine, Nancy Harris, Maura LaHaise, Sarah Laprade, Maura Earl, Allan Lloyd, John Harris, Trevor Wilson HORSE SHOW RULES 1. A Merrickville Agricultural Society Membership fee for each exhibitor of $5.00 single or $10.00 family will be charged. Entry form, fees, proof of liability insurance & Reg Papers to be mailed by July 31. Late entries will be charged $5. extra per horse. Entry forms must be signed by all exhibitors & a parent or guardian must sign Jr Exhibitor Release. Because of lack of parking space, no extra vehicles are allowed. 2. No horse or pony will be allowed to exhibit in wrong class & must show in a qualifying class before entering Stake or Special classes. There should be at least 3 exhibitors per class for full prize money. Prize money for Sat & Sun Horse Shows will be mailed in Sept. If insufficient funds, prizes paid pro rata. 3. All events start on schedule. All riders must wear proper footwear with a heel. Hard hat & chinstrap must be worn in jumping classes. Exhibitors & horses must be in proper attire/equipment & should be ready 5 minutes prior to class. Animals must be kept under control & never left unattended. At this show a horse is over 14.2 hands & a pony 14.2 & under. Horses are not to be ridden on soccer field or through the Fair Grounds. Only lower portion of the track is permitted. 4. Any person interfering with the Judge or Officials or using contemptious or abusive language or damaging property could forfeit rights to premiums they are entitled. Protests must be written, signed & mailed with a $50. deposit to Horse Show Secretary within 48 hours. In case of dispute, final decision will be up to the Horse Show Committee who will not be held responsible for any accident, damage or loss to exhibitors, animals, spectators, vehicles or other property at Fair. 5. Leadline Classes [8 yrs & under] will walk only. Walk & Trot [10 yrs & under] & Novice riders [11 & over] do not canter or lope. No other exhibitor may enter these classes. However Leadline, Walk/Trot & Novice exhibitors may enter costume, halter, showmanship & driving classes but no other riding class. CHILD’S HORSE & PONY SHOW CLASS 1 DATE & TIME: Friday Aug 6 , 8:00 am – Warm-up 7:00 am to 8:00 am JUDGE: Liz MacGregor, Oxford Mills CHAIRMAN: Kelly Maloney, Kemptville ANNOUNCER: Nancy Harris, Merrickville 9 h CHILD’S HORSE AND PONY GUIDELINES Entries postmarked after July 31st will be considered late and names need to be confirmed. An extra fee of $5 per horse will be charged. There is no charge for Ring Numbers but they must be returned at end of show. Entry fees: $1.50 per class. Warm-up: $2/round Warm-up over fences: $2/round Warm-up from 7:00 am - 8:00 am (not judged) Please include the following with your entries: 1. MAS membership fee per exhibitor $5 or $10 for family. 2. Proof of liability insurance on horses PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $7, 2nd - $6, 3rd - $5, 4th - $4, 5th - $3, 6th - $2. NOTE: Group “A” for children 12 - 18 years. Group “B” - 11 years & under. WALK & TROT classes [10 & under] & Novice [11 & over] are for young riders who do not canter or lope. Lead Line children [8 & under] walk only. All exhibitors must stay in their own group and may not enter other classes except Showmanship, Tack & Turnout & Costume. Warm-up over fences: One round only [not to be judged] from 7:00 am till 8:00 am only. Show starts at 8:00 am sharp. Mounted Tack & Turnout: cleanliness & neatness to be judged. Horses/Ponies should be under control at all times & never left unattended. They should be clean, well cared for & equipment should fit well. Riders must wear shoes or boots with a good heel. Hardhat with chinstrap is mandatory in jumping classes. EQUITATION TROPHY in memory of Trigger of Pinecrest Farm HI POINT ENGLISH & HI POINT WESTERN TROPHIES to the Hi Point winner in classes 4 to 11, 14 & 16 THE CABALLO FARM LIMIT PLEASURE HORSE TROPHY & the FRANK CARWARDINE LIMIT PLEASURE PONY MEMORIAL TROPHY [exhibitors must reside within 25 kilometres of Merrickville]. CHILD’S HORSE & PONY SHOW - PROGRAM of JUDGING 8:00 am Section: 1 Working Hunter ponies – 2 foot jumps 312 St. Lawrence St. 10 Merrickville, ON K0G1N0 2 Working Hunter horses - 2’6” jumps 3 Child’s Jumper - 2’ jumps [if tied, raised & timed] Section: 11:00 am: Combined Classes 4 Western Showmanship.........................................................Dr Simon Gossip, Kemptville 5 Eng. Mounted Tack & Turnout “B” 6 English Mounted Tack & Turnout “A” 7 English Equitation “A”..................................................”In Memory” Gary’s Styling Salon 8 English Equitation “B”.......................................................... Kemptville Canadian Legion 9 Western Equitation EQUITATION TROPHY...................................................................... ”In Memory” Trigger 10 Western Pleasure Horse or Pony........................................................ Kelly Maloney 11 Western Command — lunch break— Section: 12 Costume [Creative,Funny,Spectacular]........................................ for Laura Lahaise 13 Walk & Trot Equitation [10 & under] 14 English Pleasure Horse 15 English Pleasure Pony.................................................... Randy’s Performance Automotive 16 English Command “A”.......................................... Bill Osborne Chevrolet, Kemptville 17 English Command “B” 17 Walk & Trot Pleasure [10 years & under] 18 Limit Pl Pony [Eng/West]........................................ Frank Carwardine Memorial Trophy 19 Lead Line Pleasure [walk only]...............................................................for Dan Maloney 20 Limit Pleasure Horse [Eng/West]..................................... Trophy by Caballo Farm Jasper 21 Novice Rider [walk & trot 11 yrs & over] 22 Ponies Musical Mount...................................................................Bill Osborne Chevrolet 23 Horses Musical Mount .....................................................................Shawna Carwardine 24 Ponies Sit-a-buck 25 Horses Sit-a-buck 26 Ponies Apple Dunk............................................................................Shawna Carwardine 27 Horses Apple Dunk...........................................................Lenore Newman ”In Memory” LIGHT HORSE SHOW CLASS 2 DATE & TIME: Saturday, August 7th – 9:30 am JUDGE: Dan Gordon, Stittsville RINGMASTER: Shawna Carwardine, Prospect ANNOUNCER: Paula Graham, Ottawa Entries mailed after July 31 will be considered late & charged an additional fee of $5.00 per horse. All fees are payable to Merrickville Agric Society. Entry Fees: Lead Line, Walk/Trot, Novice......................... no entry fee Halter classes................................................. $5.00 Perf & Hitch.................................................. .........................$7.00 Stake Classes.................................................. .... $10.00 Please include the following with your entry: 1. Proof of Liability Insurance 2. $5.00 Single or $10.00 Family Membership Fee PRIZE MONEY: Lead Line, Walk/Trot, Novice.................. ribbons only Halter............................................................. .......... $20.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 11 Perf & Hitch.................................................. .$30.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 Stake Classes.................................................. $40.00 30.00 20.00 10.00 NOTE: A horse may enter 1 showmanship, 1 halter, 1 driving, 1 english pleasure & 1 western pleasure class. The same horse may enter all Open & Stake classes if entered & shown in the Division for which the stake class is held. LIGHT HORSE SHOW PROGRAM of JUDGING – 9:30 am Section: 1 Arabian Mare or Gelding – 2 & over 2 Quarter Horse Mare/Gelding, 2 & over 3 Color or other breed Mare or Gelding – 2 & over 4 Weanling & Yearling - all breeds 5 Paso Fino Bella Forma 6 Morgan Mare or Gelding, 2 yrs & over 7 Hackney Pony Mare or Gelding 8 Stallion 2 yrs & over, 1st prize for each breed BEST HORSE OR PONY IN SHOW Section: 9 Western Showmanship......................................................RE/MAX Alliance, Merrickville 10 English Showmanship [with bridle] 11 Hackney Road Pony [52” & under] 12 HACKNEY ROAD PONY STAKE 13 Western Pleasure Pony 14 Western Pleasure Horse........................................................................Joral Technologies 15 WESTERN PLEASURE STAKE......................................................Jake Deter & Family Catharine & Mark Miller 323 St. Lawrence Street PO Box 660 Merrickville, Ontario Canada - K0G 1N0 Phone: (613) 269-2575 Fax: (613) 269-2955 www.millersofmerrickville.com [email protected] 12 16 Western Horsemanship 17 Western Command........................................................... Prudential Realty, Merrickville — Lunch Break — Section: 18 Fine Harness Pony, 50” & under 19 FINE HARNESS PONY STAKE 20 Arab Mounted Native Costume 21 Antique Vehicle 22 Hackney Pony 23 HACKNEY PONY STAKE 24 Costume Class – open – all ages.................................................................. for Eva Elder 25 Paso Fino under saddle 26 Pleasure Driving - [English type] horse & pony 27 Pleasure Driving Horse - [Western type] horse & pony 28 Hackney Pleasure Pony 29 HACKNEY PLEASURE PONY 30 Best Lady Driver – Open......................................................... MacEwen Petroleum Inc. 31 Paso Fino Native Costume 32 Junior Drive 33 PLEASURE DRIVING STAKE 34 Parade Horse or Pony 35 Hunter Pleasure - horse & pony.................................... Dr Alison Greenup, Merrickville 36 Walk & Trot/Jog Pleasure [10 & under] 37 Lead Line – 8 yrs & under 38 HUNTER PLEASURE STAKE...........................................Satellite Truss, Merrickville 39 Harness Pony 45” & under 40 HARNESS PONY STAKE 41 English Pleasure Horse or Pony...................................................... Edgetown Car-World 42 English Equitation 43 ENGLISH PLEASURE STAKE.......................................... Drs Guss & Andrea Stringel 44 English Command Class – open DRAFT & COMMERCIAL HORSES CLASS 3 DATE & TIME: JUDGE: ANNOUNCER: Sunday, August 8th - 9:30 am – RING 2 Don Sparling, Ottawa Nancy Harris, Merrickville Entries mailed after July 31st will be charged an extra fee of $5. per horse. Fees are payable to the 13 Merrickville Agricultural Society. ENTRY FEES: 20% deducted from winnings payable in Sept Please include the following with your entries: 1. Proof of liability insurance on horses 2. MAS membership fee per exhibitor $5. or $10. for family 3. Ring number fee of $2.00 PRIZE MONEY: 6 Horse Hitch................................... $100. 75. 50. 50. etc. 4 Horse Hitch.................................... $80. 60. 40. 20. etc. Spike Hitch........................................ $60. 40. 20. 10. etc. All other classes.................................. $40. 30. 20. 10. etc Each horse may enter 1 line class only, with the exception of sections 24 (Produce of Dam, all Draft breeds), 25 (Get-of-Sire, all Draft breeds) & 26 (Junior Showmanship) DRAFT AND COMMERCIAL PROGRAM of JUDGING – 9:30 am Section: 1 Percheron Broodmare ....................................................... Kilmarnock Enterprises 2 Percheron Foal ................................................................ ”In Memory” John Bates 3 Belgian Broodmare 4 Belgian Foal .............................................................................Grenlea Farm, Merrickville 5 Clydesdale Broodmare 6 Clydesdale Foal 7 Percheron Yearling................................................................. Valley Bus Lines, Kemptville 8 Belgian Yearling..........................................................”In Memory” Harold & Eva Wilson 9 Clydesdale Yearling 10 Percheron Mare, 2 years of age 11 Belgian Mare, 2 years of age 12 Clydesdale Mare, 2 years of age 13 Grade Mare or Gelding - all ages..................................................... Ogilvie’s Auto Service 14 Percheron Mare, 3 yrs of age.....................................Saumure Construction, Smiths Falls 15 Belgian Mare, 3 yrs of age 16 Clydesdale Mare, 3 yrs 17 Commercial, all ages 18 Percheron Yeld Mare, 4 & over.................................................... Kilmarnock Enterprises 19 Belgian Yeld Mare, 4 & over 20 Clydesdale Yeld Mare, 4 & over 21 Percheron Stallion, 2 & over 22 Belgian Stallion, 2 & over 23 Clydesdale Stallion, 2 & over BEST HORSE IN SHOW [eligible -1st place in each class] Section: 24 Produce of Dam, all Draft breeds 25 Get-of-Sire, all Draft breeds 26 Junior Showmanship 27 Draft Pleasure Horse to Ride 28 Six Horse Hitch....................................................... George & Mae Wilson ‘In Memory” 29 Commercial Team 30 Four Horse Hitch.....................................................”In Memory” Harold & Eva Wilson 31 Spike Hitch 32 Single Commercial 14 33 Heavy Draft Team 34 Light Draft Team....................................................................... Kemptville Truck Centre 35 Lady to Drive 36 Junior to Drive 37 Gentleman to Drive 38 Troikat Hitch............................................................”In Memory” Harold & Eva Wilson 39 Single Draft CANADIAN & MINIATURE HORSES CLASS 4 DATE: Sunday, Aug. 8 th – 9:00 am – Ring 1 JUDGE: Jill Barton, Odessa ANNOUNCER: Nancy Harris, Merrickville ENTRY FEES: Halter............................................... $5.00 Perf & Hitch..................................... $7.00 Obstacle/4 Horse Hitch................... $10.00 PRIZE MONEY: Halter Classes................................ $20.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 Jr Showmanship.............................. Ribbons Only Perf & Hitch Classes...................... $30.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 Obstacle, 4 Horse Hitch................. $40.00 30.00 20.00 10.00 CANADIAN & MINIATURE HORSES PROGRAM of JUDGING - 9:00 am Section: 1 Miniature Weanling...................................................................................Rowland Leather 2 Canadian Weanling & Yearling 3 Miniature Yearling............................................................Randy’s Performance Automotive 4 Canadian Mare or Gelding, 2 years 5 Miniature Mare or Gelding, 2 to 4 years 6 Canadian Mare or Gelding, 3 or 4 years 7 Miniature Mare or Gelding, 5 & over 8 Canadian Gelding, 5 & over 9 Canadian Mare, 5 & over.............................................................................. Baldachin Inn 10 Miniature Stallion, 2 yrs & over BEST MINIATURE IN SHOW [all 1st place winners] Section: 11 Canadian Stallion, 2 to 4 years 12 Canadian Stallion, 5 & over BEST CANADIAN IN SHOW [all 1st place winners] 15 Section: 13 Miniature Jr Showmanship 11-18 yrs – ribbons only 14 Canadian Get-of-Sire 15 Miniature Jr Showmanship 10 & under - ribbons only 16 Canadian Showmanship, all ages 17 Miniature Cart Class......................................................................Street Kia, Smiths Falls 18 Canadian under Saddle [Eng or West Tack] 19 Miniature Gentleman to Drive 20 Canadian Hunter Hack –2 jumps 2’6” 21 Canadian Single Hitch......................................................................John & Nancy Harris 22 Miniature Lady to Drive.................................................................Street Kia, Smiths Falls 23 Canadian Gentleman to Drive 24 Miniature Junior to Drive 25 Canadian Lady to Drive 26 Miniature Tandom Hitch................................................................... Goose and Gridiron 27 Canadian Junior to Drive 28 Miniature Double Hitch 29 Vintage Vehicle 30 Miniature Spike Hitch 31 Canadian Double Hitch 32 Miniature Four Horse Hitch 33 Canadian Timed Cones Obstacle Driving Course 34 Miniature Timed Cones Obstacle Driving Course Course designed by Barry Beach LIGHT / HEAVY HORSE PULL 2010 Friday August 6th, 2010 - 6:30 pm Contact: Trevor Wilson - 613 269-4665 Section 1: Light Classes - 3500 lbs and under — Section 2: Heavy Classes - Over 3500 lbs PRIZE MONEY IN BOTH HORSE CLASSES: 1st - $200 2nd - $180 3rd - $160 4th - $140 5th - $120 6th - $100 7th - $75 $50 to each team finishing out of prize money 16 HORSE PULLING RULES - 27’ 6” DISTANCE PULL - BUCKEYE SLED 1 . Two pulls must be completed to qualify for prize money. Current Coggins and insurance papers must be presented. To help offset drug testing costs there will be a $10.00 fee per team to pull. 2. There shall be no alcoholic beverages used by teamsters, helpers or officials. 3. All teams must be weighed the day of the pull with a halter and loose shank. 4. Light Class - 3500 lbs and under. Scales will open 1 1/2 hours before pull begins and close 30 minutes before pull. BOTH CLASSES PULL TOGETHER. 5. LENGTH OF DRAW IS 27 FEET 6 INCHES. LONGEST DRAW COUNTS, 2 ATTEMPTS. A total of 2 1/2 minutes will be allowed to complete each draw. BUCKEYE PULLING SLED to be used when possible. Pulling sled to be drawn in both directions for two rounds and then only one direction for remainder of pull. On the second hitch, teamsters have the option of taking immediately following the first hitch, where the boat is sitting. If he/she passes and takes the second hitch at the end of the round then the boat can be spotted anywhere on the track as long as there is sufficient side lines left. The pulling sled to be centered between the two side lines. To be eligible for a second hitch a reasonable attempt must be made on first hitch. Side lines must be 18 feet apart. 6. A teamster is allowed two helpers. Teamsters and helpers must remain behind the double tree while the horses are pulling. After completing the first pull, no change in teamster will be allowed, except in the case of injury. 7. A break in harness - the teamster will decide if he keeps the distance or will start over. 8. A run-away team or team out of control will automatically be eliminated and drug tested at teamsters expense. 9. A pull will be disqualified. a) if horses step on or over lines or markers b) if horses are beaten, lines are swung, foul language used c) if helpers interfer in any way after horses are hitched d) if teamsters or helpers head the horses while pulling or hitching e) if teamsters or helpers slap, push or touch the horses with hand Iines or wiffletrees while in the ring. NO CHECK SLAPS WILL BE ALLOWED. 10. Three circles passing in front of the boat or anything over a twelve inch chuck will be classified as one pull. 11. Any teamster or helper will automatically be ejected from the contest with all winnings forfeited if he argues with the judge, fairboard, pulling committee or other contestants. 12. NO CHANGING OF BRIDLES DURING THE PULL. 13. DRUG TESTING TO BE ENFORCED: a) No drugs allowed b) No team or teamster allowed to pull while under suspension with any other organization c) If drugs are found, you will forfeit prize money and placing d) Additional penalty as fair board concerned, feel appropriate. 2010 CATTLE SHOW PROGRAM Committee: Rose Lamingman (Chair) All entries must be in the hands of the Chair of Committee by July 31st, 2010. Mail or fax entries to: Rose Lamingman, 13392 Cty Rd.15 RR #2 Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0 Phone: 613 269-4402 Fax: 613 269-3968 The fair authorizes two exhibits per class in a maximum of three classes except Breeder’s Herd and Get of Sire. Maximum total eligible entries from a breeding unit is ten (10). PRIZE MONEY IN EACH SECTION: 1st - $50, 2nd - $40, 3rd - $35, 4th - $25, 5th - $20, 6th - $15, 7th - 10th - $10 17 RIDEAU LUMBER (SMITH’S FALLS) LIMITED 58 Abbott St., Smiths Falls, ON K7A 1W5 Tel: (613) 283-2211 or (800) 890-0690 Fax: (613) 283-8537 [email protected] STORE HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm locally owned and operated for over 40 years We’ve got your lumber. 18 BEEF CATTLE CLASS 1 DATE: Saturday August 7th, 2010 - 1:00 pm JUDGE: t.b.a. CLASS A — HEREFORD CLASS B — ANGUS CLASS C — SIMMENTAL CLASS D — LIMOUSIN Section: 1 . Bull Calf (Born Jan 1/10 to Mar 31/10) 2. Bull yearling (Born Jan 1/09 to Dec 31/09) CHAMPION & RES. CHAMPION BULL - RIBBONS 3. Heifer Calf (Born Jan 1/10 to Mar 31/10) 4. Junior yearling (Born Apr 1/09 to Dec 31/09) 5. Senior yearling (Born Jan 1/09 to Mar 31/09) 6. Female - 2 year old cow/calf (Born Jan 1/08 to Dec 31/08 ) with her own ’09 natural purebred tattooed calf at foot, female & calf shall be shown as a unit except that the calf is eligible to be shown as a single animal in Section 9 (Breeders Herd) and Section 10 (Get of Sire). 7. Female born previous to Jan 1/08 with her own ’09 calf (See previous claim) CHAMPION & RES. CHAMPION FEMALE - RIBBONS 8. Breeders Herd - a group of 4 animals bred by the exhibitor, both sexes represented, must be exhibited in previous classes. At least one animal must be owned by the exhibitor. Limited to one exhibit per exhibitor. 9. Get of Sire - a group of 3 animals, both sexes represented, must be exhibited in previous classes. At least one animal must be owned by the exhibitor. Limited to one exhibit per exhibitor. BEEF CATTLE SPECIALS: Grand Champion Bull of all Beef Breeds: $100 Best Breeders Herd of all Beef Breeds: $100 HEREFORD Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor Banners ANGUS Premier Breeder and Premier) Exhibitor Banners SIMMENTAL Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor Banners LIMOUSIN Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor Banners OTTAWA VALLEY JUNIOR HEREFORD SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES FOR ZONE 5 JUNIOR HEREFORD Pee Wee (ages 3-7) Junior (ages 8-13) Intermediate (ages 14-17) Senior (ages 18-21) 19 DAIRY CATTLE CLASS 2 DATE: Sunday August 9th, 2010 – 1pm JUDGE: t.b.a. Hat Bands donated by Eastern Breeders Inc. All entries must be in the hands of Chair: Rose Lamingman, RR #2, Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0 or fax: 613 269-3968. PRIZE MONEY IN EACH SECTION: 1st - $50, 2nd - $40, 3rd - $35, 4th - $25, 5th - $20, 6th - $15, 7th - 10th - $10 Dairy “code of Ethics” will apply. All animals must be free of contagious diseases. The Fair authorizes two exhibits per class in a maximum of three classes. Maximum total eligible entries from a breeding unit is ten (10) but may also include 2, 4-H entries providing that they are entered by members. Section: 1. Female Junior calf (Born Mar 1/10 to May 31/10) 2. Female Intermediate calf (Born Dec 1/09 to Feb 29/10) 3. Female Senior Calf (Born Sep 1/09 to Nov 30/09) Champion and Reserve Champion Calf-Ribbons 4. Female - Summer Yearling (Born Jun 1/09 to Aug 31/09) 5. Female - Junior (Born Mar 1/09 to May 31/09) 6. Female - (Born Dec 1/08 to Feb 28/09) 7. Female - Senior (Born Sep 1/08 to Nov 30/08) Champion and Reserve Champion Junior - Ribbons 8. Junior Breeders Herd - Group of three - bred & owned by exhibitor DAIRY CATTLE SPECIALS Premier Breeder Banner - Donated by Carkner Farms, Merrickville Premier Exhibitor Banner - Smiths Falls-Merrickville Veterinary Services Animals do change for the better, over the years. 20 4-H INTER-COUNTY OPEN SHOWS Corporate Sponsors: Grenville Mutual Insurance Co. Hatbands provided by Eastern Breeders Inc. BEEF - Saturday, August 7th, 2010 - 9:00 am DAIRY - Sunday, August 8th, 2010 - 9:00 am Send all entries to: Rose Lamingman, 13392 RR#2 Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0 Phone: 613 269-4402 Fax: 613 269-3968 ENTRIES WILL CLOSE ON JULY 30TH, 2010 ••• No post entries will be accepted the Day of Show ••• PRIZE MONEY: ALL 4-H MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE $10.00 Pee Wee Ages 6 to 9 years - Prize Money - $5.00 (Beef & Dairy) 1. 2. 3. 4. 4H CATTLE RULES AND REGULATIONS Open to 2010 Beef & Dairy 4-H Members. Members must show their own 2010 4-H project animal. See your 4-H Leader for entry forms. All general rules of Society where applicable will apply. 4H BEEF CLASS 3 DATE: Saturday, August 7th, 2010 – 9:30am JUDGE: t.b.a. ANNOUNCER: Section: 1. Heifer Calf (Born Jan 1/10 to Mar 31/10) 2. Junior Yearling (Born Apr 1/09 to Dec 31/09) 3. Senior Yearling (Born Jan 1/09 to Mar 31/09) 4. Steer BEEF SHOWMANSHIP 1. Novice Beef - 4-H members (Ages 10 - 11) 2. Junior Beef - 4-H members (Ages 12 - 14) 21 3. 4. Intermediate Beef - 4-H members (Ages 15 - 17) Senior Beef - 4-H members (Ages 18 - 21) CHAMPION BEEF SHOWPERSON AND RESERVE CHAMPION BEEF SHOWPERSON PLEASE NOTE: ALL AGES ARE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2010. 4H DAIRY CLASS 4 DATE: Sunday, August 8th, 2010 – 9:30am JUDGE: t.b.a. ANNOUNCER: Section: 1. Junior Heifer (Born Mar 1/10 and younger) 2. Intermediate Heifer (Born Dec 1/09 to Feb 28/10) 3. Senior Heifer (Born Sep 1/09 to Nov 30/09) 4. Summer Yearling (Born Jun 1/09 to Aug 31/09) 5. Junior Yearling (Born Mar 1/09 to May 31/09) DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP 1. Novice Dairy - 4-H members (Ages 10 - 11) 2. Junior Dairy - 4-H members (Ages 12 - 14) 3. Intermediate Dairy - 4-H members (Ages 15 - 17) 4. Senior Dairy - 4-H members (Ages 18 - 21) CHAMPION DAIRY SHOWPERSON AND RESERVE CHAMPION DAIRY SHOWPERSON PLEASE NOTE: ALL AGES ARE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2010. JOHN H. KENNEDY LTD. Ontario and Canada Land Surveyors John H. Kennedy O.L.S., C.L.S. KEMPTVILLE 136 Prescott St. P.O. Box 1340 K0G 1J0 Ph: 613-258-1717 Fax: 613-258-4475 Email: [email protected] PORTLAND Consultation Office 295 Sheldon Road K0G 1V0 h: 613-272-3603 800-355-9892 Email: [email protected] McGahey Insurance PAUL McGAHEY INSURANCE BROKERS representing Grenville Mutual 14 REUBEN CRESCENT, KEMPTVILLE 613 . 258 . 3544 fax: 613 . 258 . 1700 Meeting all your insurance needs. 22 LTD 2010 HALL EXHIBIT Friday, August 6- Sunday August 8 2010 8 am - 5 pm Hall Secretary director: Rose Lamingman GENERAL HALL RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Only one entry per section is allowed by an exhibitor. 2. All articles must be the work of the exhibitor and can be exhibited no more than two years at this fair. Soiled and worn articles will not be acepted for judging. 3. All agricultural or horticultural produce entered for competition must actually be raised or grown by the exhibitor. Any persons exhibiting in Classes Grains or Vegetables must live within a 75 km radius of Merrickville. 4. The exhibition building will be open from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday August 5th, and from 7:30 am to 8:45 am Friday August 6th for receiving of articles to be judged. Doors will be closed to the public at 8:50 am Friday. 5. At 9:00 am Friday August 6th judging will commence on exhibits. No persons other than the managers and judges will be allowed in the hall until judging is complete. 6. After judging has begun no more entries shall be received and no entries can be moved to other sections. No Fair Director has the power to authorize the Secretary/Treasurer to mark or change any entry form or tag. 7. The Directors will take every precaution to ensure the safety of the articles exhibited during the time that the Fair is in progress. It must be understood that the owner accepts all risk in entering any article and if any article is accidentally damaged, lost or stolen, the MAS and its Directors will not make any payment for the value thereof. Re-Pete Promotions & Awards Custom Engraving, Trophie, Lamacoids Promotional Products Embroidery, Vinyl Lettering Custom Printing, Corporate Wear Pete Giesbrecht 258-7643 3824 Rideau River Road, Kemptville Skate Sharpening - Repairs - Accessories 23 Compliments From Monkman Forming 269-3676 613 The Experts in ~Foundations & Cement Work~ Wishing the 171st 2010 Merrickville Fair ke Lets Ma It a ffair Family A BIG A Success Once Again Mark: Sunday, November 29th, 2009 on your calendar — ST PATRICK’S DAY DANCE FUNDRAISER — Merrickville Community Centre 24 8. Items selected for exhibit beyond Merrickville Fair, at the District or Provincial level are exhibited at the owner’s risk and MAS takes no responsibility for loss or damage of these articles. 9. Hall exhibits can only be removed from the building on Sunday August 8th, 2010 between 5:00pm and 5:30 pm. The Directors do not take responsibility for items left after that time. NOTE TO EXHIBITORS: • Make sure you note the class and section number in which the exhibit is to be entered • Every junior member handing in an Exhibitors form will be eligible for a Draw Prize • Draw ticket must be filled out when registering • Prize Money can be picked up on Sunday of Fair when you pick up your exhibits Junior members pay no membership fees to enter in Junior sections They do pay a membership fee to enter adult sections. JUNIOR DIVISION Section: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. CLASS J5 CHILDREN: AGE 5 and under Prizes1st - $2.00, 2nd - $1.75, 3rd - $1.50, 4th - $1.25, 5th - $1.00 Print your first name only Painted rock paper weight ‘Finger painted’ picture Create a cereal necklace on a string. Print the numbers 1 to 10 Make a pipe cleaner animal and display on paper plate Draw a picture of you and your family Your favourite collection of stickers Colour any picture from a colouring book Make an edible necklace using vegetables on a string on a paper plate Make a creation out of some type of building blocks A sponge painting – any kind of picture or design A healthy snack for Santa and his Reindeers – 3 items only on a plate “Sparkly Starfish” – decorate a starfish cut-out with sequins, glitter and other shiny materials “Sea Creature” – using 1/2 paper plate ,attach streamers and other details to make an octopus, jelly fish CLASS J6 CHILDREN: AGES 6 - 8 Years Prizes 1st - $2.00, 2nd - $1.75, 3rd - $1.50.4th - $1.25, 5th - $1.00 Section: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Collection of leaves, named and mounted Create a sword using cardboard and tin foil, decorate but not to exceed 17” Create a colourful bug Using more than one rock glued together to make a pet rock, painted and decorated Draw and colour a make believe creature and name it Make an animal from one or more Styrofoam cups and decorate Snowperson made from marshmallows, may use other items to decorate Make a butterfly to go on a wall or hang from a string Draw a picture of yourself playing your favourite sport A decorated clothespin Dragonfly Build a dune buggy no larger 12” X 12” (30cm X 30cm) A drawing of animals seen at the Merrickville Fair on a sheet of paper not larger than 25 13. 14. 15. 16. 12” x 18” On a large sheet of paper do rubbings of a leaf, coin and one other item of your choice Display 5 different tractors models and name them , displayed on half sheet Bristol board Ugliest unusual live bug in a jar( with holes in the lid) PRINT the following “Pumpkins” When you see me in the fields, My orange glowing in the sun, It’s time to say good-bye to summer and hello to autumn fun! 17. SPECIAL “CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS” Decorate our tree with your handmade ornament. May enter up to 3 per person. Prizes awarded to each exhibitor. 18. SPECIAL “DOWN ON THE FARM” Enter your cow, pig, sheep, etc. for the heap to the Barnyard Farm! Any medium —wood, clay, paper mache, etc. Use your imagination, but please NO ART WORK. Prizes awarded to each exhibitor. May enter up to 3 per person. CLASS J9 YOUTH AGES 9-11 Prizes 1st - $4.00, 2nd - $3.00, 3rd - $2.00 Section: 1. Create a Knight’s shield using cardboard and decorate 2. Draw and colour a fairytale creature 3. Hand draw a logo for a new hockey team and colour 4. Decorate an empty soup can as a pencil holder 5. Paper airplane 6. Make a decorative bookmark 7. Make a Kite 8. Draw a picture of your favourite ride at the Fair 9. Design a card with a handwritten thank-you note. Use any material 10. Wrapping paper for any occasion, on brown paper using stamps 11. Hand made item of jewelry- made from any material 12. Hand puppet (any material) 13. Make a “Time Capsule” for the year 2030 and include 3 items in it 14. Create a handmade door-knob sign for your bedroom door 15. Make a Pop Can Person 16. A Christmas ornament 17. Computer artwork - an original artwork created on the computer 18. Create your own stained glass window using black construction paper for your frame, waxed paper for backing and all different colours of tissue paper 19. PRINT the following: “Harvest Time” Harvest time is here again In the garden, we must dig Carrots, radishes, onions too All so fresh, and yummy too. Harvest time is here again Won’t be long until you know when, Thanksgiving! 20. SPECIAL “COLLECTIONS” No valuable collections. No coins. Exhibits must be contained in a box, on a tray, or 26 mounted so they are movable for display. Some ideas are dolls, stuffed animals, farm toys, hot wheel cars, sports cards etc. Minimun of 6 items but no more than 12. Only one collection per exhibitor. Each exhibitor will be awarded a prize. 21. SPECIAL “OUTER SPACE” Use your outer limits of your imagination to create your best spaceship, rocket or alien for our “Out of This World” display area. May enter up to 2 items and each exhibitor will be awarded a prize. CLASS J12 YOUTH: AGES 12 -16 YEARS Prizes 1st $4.00, 2nd $3.00,3rd- $2.00 Section: 1. Make a scrapbook page of you and your friends 2. Create your own comic strip, no longer than 4 frames, on a paper no larger than 8.5”x11” 3. Poster in shape of a Heart with snapshots of “My Friends”, no larger than 14”x36” 4. Design and make a pennant for your school 5. Homemade jewelry item made out of any material 6. Collection of your favourite music or movie star, mounted on a half sheet of Bristol board 7. Design a CD or DVD cover, placed in plastic CD case 8. Collage of music using any media 9. Handmade wooden object 10. Poster against drunk driving, smoking or drugs 11. Computer artwork: an original artwork created with a computer 12. Article made of old clothes. Recycle old clothes into something useful. 13. Homemade frame with picture 14. Scrapbooking – 2 pages on any topic (layout either 8 1/2x11” or 12x12”) 15. Paper Mache sculpture (any size) 16. A handmade Christmas ornament 17. Birdhouse (any type or materials) 18. “Me” Poster—use your imagination 19. Video game cover 20. PENMANSHIP—using ink write the following: “Five Friendly Farmers” Five friendly farmers, Wake up with the sun, For it is early morning, And the chores must be done. The first friendly farmer, Goes to milk the cow. The second friendly farmer, Thought he’d better plow. The third friendly farmer, Feeds the hungry hens. The fourth friendly farmer, Put the piggies in their pen. The fifth friendly farmer, Picks the ripe corn. MERRICKVILLE GARDEN CLUB FUN IN GARDENING Heather Brady OHA Judge 613 269 2889 27 And waves to the neighbor, When he blows his horn. When the work is finished, And the evening sky is red Five tired farmers, Tumble into bed! 10. SPECIAL “PROUD TO BE A CANADIAN” Using Red and White and Maple Leaf make a creation to show your Canadian Spirit and Pride. One exhibit per person and each exhibitor will be awarded a prize. CLASS: J13 MERRICKVILLE FAIR POSTER CONTEST THEME : “Fun and Safety on the Fairgrounds” Section 1: Grades 1-6 — Section 2: Grades 7-12 Prize Money: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $2.00 for both classes CLASS J14 OAAS PLAIN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE COMPETITION (no nuts) Prize Money: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $2.00 Section 1: Grades 1-6 Section 2: Grades 7-12 Rules: 1.Contest is open to youth ages 10 to 15 years (as of Dec. 31 of current year) 2.One class only 3.Number of cookies to be shown is 8, displayed on a firm disposable plate 4.The winner from each Fair will be eligible to enter in District Competition Section 1: Section 2: CLASS J15 OAAS YOUTH POSTER COMPETITION “Original Hand Made Design” Junior up to and including Grade 6 Youth Grade 7 to Grade 12 inclusive PRIZES: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $2.00 ( for both classes A and B ) 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 — 9” X 11” (23cm X 28cm) without border Maximum — 11” X 17” (28cm X 44cm) without border 4.Each entry must be mounted on a BLACK CARD or BRISTOL BOARD to be showing a 2” border 5.Winning Poster is eligible to compete in District Competition Poster Judging Standards: 1. Overall Appearance - 20 points 2. Attract and Hold Attention - 30 points 3. Competition theme clear - 40 points 4. Quality materials/end product - 10 points STUDENT ART SPECIALS Choose any of the following topics, making sure you include the number beside the topic. Age is to be marked on back of entry tag. All entries to be NO larger than 16” X 20” (40cm X 50cm) Prizes: 1st - $4, 2nd - $3, 3rd - $2 (for each class and age category) CLASS J 16 (students 11 years and under ) Pencil, Pen or Charcoal see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Oil, Acrylic or Water Colours see 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 28 CLASS J 17 (students 12 to 16 years) Pencil, Pen or Charcoal see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Oil, Acrylic or Water Colours see 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Pencil, Pen, or Charcoal Section: 1) Portrait 2) Animal 3)Cartoon 4) Local Landmark 5) Copy Picture any Subject (original attached) Oil, Acrylic or Water Colours Section: 6)Trees 7) Wildlife 8) Rural Scene 9) Still Life (inanimate) 10) Local Landmark CLASS J 18 (12 years of age or under) Photo Size: 4” X 6” — Judged on composition & content — Section: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Family Pets Any insect or animal My favourite vacation Funny faces Farm fun ….It’s all in my backyard….. 4-H CLUB EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY (Non-Competitive) CLASS J 19 4-H is a community organization for young people 10-21 years of age 4-H is 4-U! 4-H is fun! For friends! 4-H is for learning by doing! Prize Money (for all club displays) $10.00 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Open to all 4-H clubs. Theme of the display is the exhibitor’s choice, but it must be 4-H related. Display will be allotted a space of approximately 6ft. wide, 30 inches deep and 3 ft. high. Displays must include the Club’s name, a title of the display, and the 4-H emblems. All display work must be done by 4-H members. The displays will be judged on the following criteria: attractiveness, effective title, suitability, holds interest, conveys a message, general appearance, and workmanship. 7. No entry fee is required. 8. Equal recognition of $10.00 shall be given to each display entered. 29 ADULT DIVISION PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT CLASSES 1-3 Prizes: 1st - $8, 2nd - $6, 3rd - $5 • Photos may be digital or film • We encourage creativity! (For example, “Four legs” could be a photograph of just four legs, or something with four legs - a horse, two chickens, a table…..) • Undetectable digital enhancements permitted • Make sure you note the category/number of class into which the photograph is to be entered • Mounted CLASS 1 (Amateur): (Amateur – you have never received monies for your photos) Photo Size: 4” X 6” — Judged on content, composition & quality — Section: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Insects Solitary beauty – close up of a bloom or flower Nourishment – edibles other than blossoms (vegetables, nuts, flowers, fruits, herbs, etc) Scene – any type / topic “What am I”? (include photo description on back of photo board) 30 6) People 7) Four legs 8) Someone having a nap in an unusual place 9) “Oh, what a mess!” 10) Brown and white OR black and white – any topic CLASS 2 (Amateur/ Professional): (Amateur / Professional Section: You have received money for your photos) Photo Size: 5” X 7” — Judged on quality, composition & content — Sections: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Nature’s neatest creature(s) Out of the darkness – a night photo Stormy weather Raindrops Collection of fences, three 5” X 7” photos, mounted on white Bristol board Digitally Enhanced, two digital 5x7 photos, mounted side by side, one original and one digitally enhanced. FLORAL DEPARTMENT CLASSES 4-7 Prizes: 1st - $3, 2nd - $2, 3rd - $1 NOTES TO EXHIBITORS: • Containers must be leak-proof • Exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor • Exhibits must contain the exact number of flowers specified • Measure the diameter of the blooms and enter proper size • Groups of flowers should be uniform size, height, and colour • A bloom is one flower to a stem - buds should be removed • A stem or stalk of a plant may carry one or more flowers and/or buds • A spray is a portion of a plant with a number of flowers and buds • Do not present seed heads or wilted petals in the exhibit • Cut flowers are to be shown on long stems and, where possible, with foliage • In floral arrangements, large flowers and strong colours should be the focus • Make sure you note the category/number of the class into which the exhibit is to be entered CLASS 4: POTTED PLANTS (Plant must be grown in pot) Section: 1. African Violet 2.Begonia 3.Ivy 4.Cactus 5.Coleus 6. Aloe Vera plant 7. Fuchsia in bloom 8.Geranium 9. Houseplant, in bloom, must be grown indoors, named, not listed above 10. Herbs in pot 31 32 11. Any plant not listed above 12. Basket or planter, assorted plants, flowering – for outdoors 13. Basket or planter, assorted plants, non-flowering – for outdoors CLASS 5: CUT FLOWERS (Each entry must have 3 stems, unless otherwise specified) Section: 1.Aster 2.Calendula 3. Coneflower (Echinacea) - any colour - one flower per stem 4. Cosmos - 3 sprays (may have buds) 5. Dahlia 6” - 8” - 1 bloom 6. Dahlia under 6” 7. Gloriosa Daisy 8. Gaillardia 9.Cleome 10.Sedum 11. Cornflower or Bachelor’s Buttons 12. Gladiola - solid, one colour - 1 spike 13. Gladiola - multicolor or bi-colour - 1 spike 14. Lavatera (Mallow) 15. Marigold - French under 2” 16. Marigold - Iarge African 2 - 4” 17.Pansy 18. Petunia, single 19. Petunia, double 20. Ornamental Grass 21. Phlox, perennial (mixed colours) 22. Rose - 1 bloom (foliage attached) 23. Rose - shrub or climbing type, named (e.g. Explorer variety) - 1 spray 24.Snapdragons 25. Salvia, annual 26. Sunflower – dwarf 27. Sunflower - large 28. Sweet Pea 29.Verbena 30. Zinnia - under 3” 31. Zinnia - over 3” 32. Collection of Annuals not listed above - 3 varieties, named - 2 stems each 33. Collection of Perennials not listed above - 3 varieties, named - 2 stems each 34. Oriental lily - 1 stalk 35. Herbs – in water – named – at least 3 types 36. Herbs arranged in a bouquet for picnic or kitchen table 37. Sunflower head (no stalk) displayed on a plate 38. Whole Sunflower - to include stalk and bloom, to be judged on size and condition CLASS 6: ARTISTIC FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $5, 2nd - $3, 3rd - $2 NOTES TO EXHIBITORS: • Fresh flowers and foliage unless otherwise indicated. • No purple Loosestrife in arrangements • Make sure you note the category/number of the class into which the exhibit is to be entered 33 Section: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Good Enough to Eat – Table arrangement using flowers, fruits, berries and or vegetables Remember When – a design using traditional flowers Celebration! – use your imagination, accessories allowed River’s Edge – an arrangement incorporating stones and water A Casual Arrangement for the kitchen table Tints and Tones – an arrangement using any one colour of flowers Its Not Easy Being Green – an arrangement using (mostly, but not exclusively) foliage Dew Drops – a miniature arrangement I’m from the Country – a design using flowers, foliage, fungi, grasses, rocks and other materials found along a country road Hot Stuff – an arrangement in a tea cup or mug A bright Sunflower display (can use other materials) Dried flower arrangement Rose – 1 bloom in a bowl (can be with foliage and or accessories) CLASS 7: SPECIAL “GARDENING HAT CONTEST” Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $3.00 Section: 1. Be creative, Eccentric, or Hilarious and YOU could win. Hats can be purchased or handmade, old or new, but you have to do all the decorating. Allentries must be wearable, and provide sun protection. ARTS AND CRAFTS CLASSES 8-9 CLASS 8: Arts & Crafts Section: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Prizes: 1st - $6, 2nd - $5, 3rd - $4 Accessory for a nursery Scrapbooking greeting card Wedding favour Decorated flower pot Child’s outfit, made of paper (size 12 or smaller) Welcome sign for a door, any media An item from natural materials (vines, cones, twigs) 2676 Highway 43 P.O. Box 369 Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 tel: 613-258-7772 Gerty Tenbult natureswayselect.ca 34 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. Tole painted object Computer design (original by exhibitor) Sample of scrapbooking (2 pages) layouts in either 8 1/2x11” or 12x12” – any topic Table centre piece – any occasion Paper mache creation Handmade jewelry Home made or hand drawn wine or beer labels Item of beading (jewelry, fabric, etc.) Homemade flower(s) of any medium “Welcome Basket” to be judged 50% on basket, 50% on contents Antique article displayed with history/usage/age An item made from clay, Femo, plasticene, etc. Home made wind chimes Hand puppet for a child A hand-decorated mailbox, any medium Home made Hallowe’en decoration Home made decoration for any other holiday Painting, any subject - oil, acrylic Painting, any subject - watercolour Black & white (pencil, ink, etc) Drawing from a photograph (include photo) Recycled sculptures, made out of reusable items Artificial flower arrangement Decorated grapevine or straw wreath, ready to be hung Home made garden art (any size Woodcarving, carved item – any description Decorative bookmark Bazaar iten that could be sold for $10 or less CLASS 9 SPECIAL: “ BEST DECORATED RED/PURPLE HAT” Must be wearable, can be fun, eccentric or hilarious just use your imagination. Prizes : 1st - $5, 2nd - $3, 3rd - $2 Section: 1: Largest Red / Purple Hat decorated 2: Most Unique Red / Purple Hat decorated BAKING CLASSES 10-17 Prizes: 1st - $6, 2nd - $5, 3rd - $4 NOTES TO EXHIBITORS: • Only one entry per batch of baking • No raisins in cinnamon rolls • Flavour counts for 50% of final score Items (cookies, muffins, tea biscuits, etc.) • Should be of uniform shape and size • Must be displayed on disposable plate in a zip lock bag CLASS 10: BREADS Section: 1. Loaf white, traditional 2. Loaf of bread made in bread maker, any type 3. Loaf raisin bread, traditional 35 M A M A ’ S A N T I Q U E S 613-269-4949 205 Broadway East Come and visit us! We are just in front of Jack’s Garage. Eat while you wait at the Snack Shack! Mama’s Snack Shack 613-269-4949 205 Broadway Take Out Chinese Thai Mexican Op BBQ •Biggest hamburgs in town •Deluxe hot dogs like no other •Giant egg rolls •Jamaican patties m en t i ll 1 0 p 36 4. 5. 6. 7. Loaf of 60% Whole Wheat,traditional Home made soft pretzel - 1 Cinnamon rolls - 3 (yeast) Tea biscuits - 3 CLASS 11: MUFFINS – ( may not have paper cups on muffins) Section: 1. Bran muffins - 3 2. Banana muffins - 3 3. Any other muffin -3 (include recipe) CLASS 12: LOAVES Section: 1. 1/2 Banana loaf 2. 1/2 Lemon loaf 3. Any other loaf (include recipe) CLASS 13: COOKIES Section: 1. Peanut butter cookies - 3 2. Drop cookies with raisins - 3 3. Chocolate chip cookies - 3 4. Any other cookie (include recipe) - 3 - (Not listed above) CLASS 14: PIES Section: 1. Apple pie (2 crust) - name variety of apple 2. Lemon pie 3. Raisin pie (2 crust) 4. Any pie not listed above - name fruit (2 crust, lattice or crumble top) CLASS 15: TEA TREATS Section: 1. Butter tarts - 3 - (2” x 2”) 2. Brownies (cut 2” x 2”) - 3 3. Fancy squares, baked - 2 varieties, 2 each 4. Fancy squares, unbaked - 2 varieties, 2 each (must not contain eggs for health reasons) CLASS 16: CAKES Section: 1. Chocolate cake 2. Any other cake 3. Whole - Fancy decorated cake (must be real) - open to all ages 4. Whole - Fancy decorated cake (may be artificial, judged on decoration only) -open to all ages CLASS 17: SPECIAL: Section: 1. The Worst Flop – from any of the above categories that you attempted but did not turn out (entire entry must be shown, ie: 3 muffins) 37 PRESERVING CLASSES 18-20 Prizes: 1st - $6, 2nd - $5, 3rd - $4 NOTES TO EXHIBITORS: • Use 250ml jam jars for jams and jellies. All other preserves use 500ml pint jars • Use new lids • Do not open to exhibit • Flavour counts for 50% of final score • Jellies must be clear CLASS 18: JAMS & JELLIE Section: 1. Strawberry jam (cooked) 2. Strawberry freezer jam 3. Raspberry jam 4. Peach jam 5. Rhubarb jam, with or without other fruit (list ingredients) 6. Marmalade - list types of fruits used 7. Any other jam not listed above (list ingredients) 8. Apple jelly 9. Grape jelly 10. Red currant jelly 11. Red pepper jelly 12. Any other jelly not listed above (list ingredients) 13. Collection of 3 jams and/or jellies displayed in a basket (small jars may be used) CLASS 19: PICKLES, RELISHES & CANNED GOODS Section: 1. Beet pickles 2. Bread & butter pickles 3. Chili sauce 4. Dill pickles 5. Hotdog relish 6. Mustard pickles 7.Salsa 8. Any pickle, relish or chutney not listed above (list ingredients) 9. Pickled eggs 10. Canned tomatoes – whole 11. Canned peaches (613) 258-6000 38 12. Canned Tomatoes – no additives, no onions, no celery, no peppers CLASS 20: SPECIAL Section: 1. Welcome Basket for a New Neighbour – to include canned and / or baked goods HOME CRAFTS (CLASSES 21-25) Prizes: 1st - $4, 2nd - $3, 3rd - $2 NOTES TO EXHIBITORS: • Articles must be work of the exhibitor • Items obviously worn, or soiled are disqualified • Entries may be shown for 2 years only CLASS 21: SEWING (A sample of material must be attached) Section: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Vest any material, decorated Fancy apron half style Sleepwear, any type Child’s apron Child’s jumper (up to size 14), sewn Polar fleece, any clothing item, for any age Placemats - 2 Pair of oven mitts Table runner, fabric and design your choice Pieced quilt block, maximum size 14”x14”, mounted on bristle board with 1” border CLASS 22: KNITTING (Attachment of yarn for each article required) Section: 1. Adult mitts 2. Men’s socks 3. Any sweater 4. Slippers 5. Baby bonnet and sweater 6. Another baby article 7. Child’s pullover 8. Child’s cardigan 9. Child’s mitts 10. Scarf CLASS 23: HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES Section: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Crocheted doily Set of 3 handmade dishcloths Hand-woven article Hooked article Decorated pillow Needlework picture (embroidery, cross-stitch, etc.) 39 CLASS 24: CHRISTMAS IS COMING Section: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. A Christmas stocking, made from fabric Christmas tree skirt Homemade Christmas pin A tree ornament (with hanger) Home made Christmas decoration Handmade card Christmas gift (package decorated) Angel (free standing) QUILT CRAFTS CLASSES 25 CLASS 25: QUILTS Prizes: 1st - $15, 2nd - $10, 3rd - $5 NOTES TO EXHIBITORS: • Attach quilt pattern name to entry tag. Indicate if the pattern is an original design of the exhibitor. • All Quilts must have a sample of material and batting attached. Section: 1. Quilt, new pieced or appliquéd. Hand quilted, minimum 72” x 90” See rules that follow 40 2. Quilt, pieced and/or appliquéd. Machine quilted - min. 72” by 90” See rules that follow 3. Quilt, pieced and/or appliquéd single bed size approx. 60” by 86” 4. Quilt, pieced and/or appliquéd, any size 5. Quilt, pieced and/or appliquéd hand quilted by a group or individual min. 72” by 90” 6. Quilt top, unfinished, any size 7. Tied quilt 8. Quilted wall hanging, any size 9. Quilt, baby/crib size 10. Quilted Table Runner 11. Any quilted item (placemat(s), pot holder, table cloth, shirt, jacket, tea cozy, bag, etc.) AFGHAN CRAFTS CLASS 27: AFGHANS (Sample of yarn to be attached) Prizes 1st - $10, 2nd - $5, 3rd - $4 Section: 1. 2. 3. 4. Afghan, knitted min. 36” X 40” Afghan, crochet, min. 36” X 40” Afghan, lap size or throw Afghan for baby, crocheted or knitted CLASS 26: OAAS CHAMPIONSHIP QUILT COMPETITION District and Ontario Quilt Competitions sponsored by the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies. The handmade quilt from this section judged “Best of Show” may go on to District and Provincial competitions. (If the quilt wins first place at more than one fair, the quilt judged second may also enter the District competition). District prizes awarded: $25, $15, and $10. Only the first-place quilt at the District Competition is eligible to enter the Championship Quilt competition at the Annual Convention in Toronto. The annual winning entry will be declared the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Championship Quilt, with a $500. Grand Prize, certificate and ribbon awarded. The exhibitor retains ownership of the quilt. Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies - Annual Machine Championship Quilt Competition Eligibility, Rules and Regulations, General Conditions: A. Entries 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. Entry quilts must be minimum of 72” X 90” (smaller quilts will not be eligible to proceed to the next levels of competition). C. Judging will occur at local fairs and district levels. A Provincial Grand Champion Machine Quilt will be selected at the annual convention of OAAS. D. Upon making entry into the OAAS Machine Quilt Competition, the Exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional activities related to the competition. E. The winning OAAS Champion Machine Quilt wil not be eligible to compete in future District and or Convention OAAS competitions. F. The winner’s name will be displayed at the Fair on a sign provided by OAAS. G. The quilt must not be quilted using a long arm machine and must be machine quilted by the exhibitor. 41 VEGETABLES / FRUITS / OTHER PRODUCTS Prizes: 1st - $3, 2nd - $2, 3rd - $1 CLASS 28: VEGETABLES, FRUITS, OTHER PRODUCTS NOTES TO EXHIBITORS: • Each entry must have 3 items unless otherwise specified Section: 1. Beans, green, suitable for frenching 2. Beans, green, bush type 3. Beans, yellow, bush type 4. Beets (tops trimmed to 1/2” - above crown) 5. Carrots (name variety) 6. Corn, sweet (name variety) 3 ears without husks 7. Cucumbers, slicing (6” and over) 8. Cucumbers, pickling (2” - 4”) 9. Onions, yellow 10. Onions, Spanish 11. Peppers, green 12. Potatoes, white, early variety, named - 5 13. Potatoes, white, later variety, named - 5 14. Potatoes, other variety, named - 5 15. Tomatoes, red, (3” or more in diameter) named 16. Tomatoes, cherry type 17. Zucchini (under 12” length) - 2 18. Display of vegetables, all named, on a tray - at least 6 types 19. Summer squash - 1 20. Uncommon vegetable not listed above, named 21. Oddest shaped tomato 22. Garlic, unpeeled, with stalks - 4 bulbs 23. Apples - early variety, named Crab apples - 5 24. Eggs - 1 dozen 25. Maple syrup - 250ml container, light 26. Maple syrup - 250ml container, dark 27. Honey, liquid, 500g container, label type1and colour 28. Wine red 25 oz. bottle – new 2009 / 2010 29. Wine white 25 oz. bottle– new 2009 / 2010 CLASS 29: NEW ANNUAL COMPETITION “BREAK THE RECORD” This will be the first year to start this competition and set the record for 2010 Section: 1. Largest cucumber 2. Largest zucchini 3. Largest Pumpkin or Squash 4. Tallest Cornstalk 5. Heaviest Tomato 6. Largest Tomato 7. Longest Carrot (by length) 8. Longest Cucumber 9. Largest Potato 10. Any other giant vegetable of merit 42 GRAIN AND FIELD CROPS CLASS 30: CROPS Prizes: 1st - $5, 2nd - $3, 3rd - $2 NOTES TO EXHIBITORS: • All hay must be in clear plastic bags. Section: 1. Sheaf of oats - 2” diameter 2. Sheaf of barley - 2” diameter 3. Shelled corn - 5 lb. – current year 4. Haylage - 5 lb. – current year 5. Soybeans - 5 lb. (name variety) – current year 6. Ensilage corn - 5 stalks tied together – current year 7. High moisture corn - 5 lb. 8. First cut mixed legume & grass hay – current year 9. Second cut mixed legume & grass hay – current year 10. First cut alfalfa (80% or more) – current year 11. Second cut alfalfa (80% or more) – current year 12. First cut clover (80% or more) – current year 13. Second cut clover (80% or more) – current year 14. 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