2023 Homecraft and Agriculture Competitions

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Field Crop Department

FIELD CROP DEPARTMENT

SECTION 24

Directors in Charge:

Nolan Craig -

Dave Johnston - dtjohnston50@gmail.com (613-880-3145)

If you have any questions, please contact the Director in Charge

THANK YOU TO BIT-TA-LUK FARMS PIONEER AND P.T. SULLIVAN AGRO FOR BEING THE MAJOR SPONSORS OF THE FIELD CROP DEPARTMENT

A list of entries must be in the Carp Fair Office by 8 p.m. on Monday, September 23rd, 2024, in order that entries may be processed. Exhibits are to be brought to the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, from 6p.m. – 8:30p.m., or before 9:30a.m. on Thursday, September 26th. Judging takes place on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 starting at 10a.m. and is closed to the public. Exhibits need to be removed between 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 29th, 2024. The Carp Agricultural Society will not be responsible for exhibits left on the Society premises after 6p.m. on Sunday.

Carp Fair Prize Money and Membership

  • Admin Share - Carp Fair deducts 10% of the prize money earned.
  • Membership:
    • Children and youth 17 years of age and younger - FREE
    • Adults 18 years of age and older - $10 membership.
  • Membership must accompany entries unless retained from last year's prize money. Membership is also deducted from prize money earned for next consecutive year should the exhibitor earn over $10.00 as an adult.
  • Entries to be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/carpfair or an entry form may be submitted to the Carp Fair Office.
  • If there is a discrepancy or if you have any questions, please contact the Carp Fair office.

IMPORTANT TO EXHIBITORS:

  1. The fields have been judged previously.
  2. Please take note the specifications of the samples required to be judged.
  3. Sample bags may be picked up at the fair office during office hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, before Wednesday, September 25th, 2024

Field Crop

Sponsorship: Curvinglane Farms Ltd.

Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20, 4th: $18, 5th: $15, 6th: $12, 7th: $10, 8th: $8, 9th: $7, 10th: $5

Classes:

1.

Mixed hay – 80% legume-20% grasses, exhibit to a sample of dry hay ( first cut)

Possible Score: 100 points for field, 25 points for sample

2.

Grass Hay – Any grass or legume/grass mixture less than 80%-20%

Exhibit to be a sample of dry (first cut). Possible score: 100points for field, 25 points for sample

Sponsorship: P. T. Sullivan Agro Inc.

3.

Ensilage Corn- exhibit to be 6 stalks of corn

Possible score: 100 points for field, 25 points for stalks

4.

Grain Corn - exhibit to be 6 ears of corn.

Possible score: 100 points for field, 25 points for ears

Sponsorship: Stewart Donald Rivington

5.

Mixed Grain - exhibit to be a 2 lb sample

Possible score: 100 points for field, 25 points for sample

Sponsorship: P. T. Sullivan Agro Inc.

6.

Barley - Exhibit to be a 2 lb sample

Possible score: 100 points for field, 25 points for sample

7.

Soybeans - Exhibit to be shown as a sheaf, 6 in a sheaf, cut off roots on bean.

Possible score: 100 points for field, 25 points for the sample.

Sponsorship: P. T. Sullivan Agro Inc.

8.

Spring wheat - Exhibit to be 2 lb sample

Possible score: 100 points for in field, 25 points for the sample

9.

Winter wheat - Exhibit to be 2 lb sample

Possible score : 100 points for field, 25 points for the sample

TROPHIES

Awarded to the exhibitor with the highest score for any three field & samples judged in this department

GRAHAM ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL TROPHY

A trophy and voucher will be awarded to the entrant with the highest combined total of two field scores, any of the crops. The sample scores do not count toward this trophy. It is based solely on the field score. Donated by Blair Armstrong, Donnie Cavanagh, & Matt Munro.

KINBURN FARM SUPPLY TROPHY

A trophy will be donated by John Herrick, Kinburn Farm Supply, Kinburn, to the exhibitor with the highest score for any three fields & samples judged in this department.

GRAND CHAMPION BARLEY

Sponsored in part and a trophy and voucher donated by Ottawa Valley Grains, Carp, to the overall winner of the three barley classes – Field Crops, Grains & Seeds, and 4-H.

Grains and Seeds Department

GRAINS & SEEDS DEPARTMENT

SECTION 25
Directors in Charge:

Nolan Craig -

Dave Johnston - dtjohnston50@gmail.com (613-880-3145)

If you have any questions, please contact the Director in Charge

A list of entries must be in the Carp Fair Office by 8 p.m. on Monday, September 23rd, 2024, in order that entries may be processed. Exhibits are to be brought to the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, from 6p.m. – 8:30p.m., or before 9:30a.m. on Thursday, September 26th. Judging takes place on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 starting at 10a.m. and is closed to the public. Exhibits need to be removed between 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 29th, 2024. The Carp Agricultural Society will not be responsible for exhibits left on the Society premises after 6p.m. on Sunday.

Carp Fair Prize Money and Membership

  • Admin Share - Carp Fair deducts 10% of the prize money earned.
  • Membership:
    • Children and youth 17 years of age and younger - FREE
    • Adults 18 years of age and older - $10 membership.
  • Membership must accompany entries unless retained from last year's prize money. Membership is also deducted from prize money earned for next consecutive year should the exhibitor earn over $10.00 as an adult.
  • Entries to be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/carpfair or an entry form may be submitted to the Carp Fair Office.
  • If there is a discrepancy or if you have any questions, please contact the Carp Fair office.

Grains & Seeds

Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $5, 4th: $4, 5th: $3, 6th: $2

Classes:

1.

Medium or late oats - 2lb sample

Sponsorship: In Loving Memory of Lyle Cox

2.

Barley - 2lb sample

Sponsorship: In Loving Memory of Lyle Cox

3.

Small white beans - 2lb sample

4.

Soybeans - 2lb sample

5.

Sheaf of oats - One 2 inch diameter

6.

Sheaf of barley - One 2 inch diameter

7.

Sheaf of wheat - One 2 inch diameter

8.

Ensilage corn - Six stalks

Sponsorship: In Loving Memory of Lyle Cox

9.

Grain corn - Six ears

Sponsorship: In Loving Memory of Lyle Cox

10.

Mixed hay - 80% legume, 20% grasses, two 4 inch flakes

Sponsorship: Bob & Donna Craig

11.

Hay - First cut grass hay, two 4 inch flakes

12.

Hay - Second cut, two 4 inch flakes

Sponsorship: Panmure Farms Ltd.

13.

Sunflowers - 3 stalks

To be judged on size, uniformity and maturity

Sponsorship: Panmure Farms Ltd.

14.

Haylage - First cut

15.

Rye Grain - Requires a 2kg sample

16.

Heritage Grain - Requires a 2kg sample

17.

Originally Grown Grains - Any grain

Copy of organic certificate is required

Requires a 2kg sample

Fruits and Vegetables Department

FRUITS & VEGETABLES DEPARTMENT

SECTION 26

Director in Charge: Michael Cavanagh

Judge: Amy LeRoy

If you have any questions, please contact the Director in Charge

A list of entries must be in the Carp Fair Office by 8 p.m. on Monday, September 23rd, 2024, in order that entries may be processed. Exhibits are to be brought to the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, from 6p.m. – 8:30p.m., or before 9:30a.m. on Thursday, September 26th. Judging takes place on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 starting at 10a.m. and is closed to the public. Exhibits need to be removed between 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 29th, 2024. The Carp Agricultural Society will not be responsible for exhibits left on the Society premises after 6p.m. on Sunday.

Carp Fair Prize Money and Membership

  • Admin Share - Carp Fair deducts 10% of the prize money earned.
  • Membership:
    • Children and youth 17 years of age and younger - FREE
    • Adults 18 years of age and older - $10 membership.
  • Membership must accompany entries unless retained from last year's prize money. Membership is also deducted from prize money earned for next consecutive year should the exhibitor earn over $10.00 as an adult.
  • Entries to be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/carpfair or an entry form may be submitted to the Carp Fair Office.
  • If there is a discrepancy or if you have any questions, please contact the Carp Fair office.

The Public Health Act (sec.32) states “Hazardous food … shall be maintained, transported and offered for sale at a temperature not lower than 5 degrees Celsius or not higher than 60 degrees Celsius.” Because of these regulations there will be no sale of exhibits after the fair.

    Fruits & Vegetables

    Sponsorship: From the Meunier Family: In Loving Memory of Terry Kelly

    Classes 1-3:

    Prizes: $6, $5, $4

    1.

    Potatoes, 3 Litre basket red brushed and named

    Sponsorship: In Loving Memory of Lyle Cox

    2.

    Potatoes, White 3 litre basket brushed and named

    Sponsorship: In Loving Memory of Lyle Cox

    3.

    Potatoes, Yellow, 3 litre basket brushed and named

    Sponsorship: In Loving Memory of Lyle Cox

    Vegetable Classes:

    Prizes: $5, $4, $3

    4.

    Turnips, 2 Table

    Sponsorship: Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

    5.

    Beets, 5 Table

    Sponsorship: Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

    6.

    Cabbages, Red 2 Heads

    Sponsorship: Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

    7.

    Cabbages, White 2 Heads

    Sponsorship: Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

    8.

    Garlic, 4 bulbs hardsoft neck variety uniform shape size not less than 2"

    Sponsorship: Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

    9.

    Carrots, 5, short 3-5 inches length

    Sponsorship: Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

    10.

    Carrots, 5 long over 5 inches in length

    Sponsorship: Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

    11.

    Celery, 2 Heads

    Sponsorship: Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

    12.

    Onions, 5 Yellow

    Sponsorship: Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

    13.

    Onions, 5 Multipliers - Above Crown

    Sponsorship: Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

    14.

    Parsnips, 5

    Sponsorship: Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

    15.

    Edible Parsleys, 4 Stalks

    Sponsorship: Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

    16.

    Red Peppers, 3 Sweet

    Sponsorship: City of Ottawa - Councillor - Ward 5 West Carleton-March, Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

    17.

    Green Peppers, 3 Sweet

    18.

    Jalapeno Peppers, 3

    19.

    Any Other Hot Peppers, 3

    20.

    Odd Shaped Vegetables

    21.

    Odd Shaped Vegetable- Identified, decorated, named

    22.

    Pumpkin, 1 Field

    Sponsorship: Julie Engelberts

    23.

    Pumpkin, 2 Yellow Pie

    24.

    Squash, 1 Field

    25.

    Squash, 2 Pepper

    26.

    Squash,1 Hubbard

    27.

    Zucchinis, 3 not to exceed 8 inches

    28.

    Zucchinis, heaviest any variety

    Sponsorship: Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

    29.

    Zucchinis, longest any type

    30.

    Rope or braid of onions or garlic minimum length 12"

    31.

    A Jack O'Lantern Judged by the current Presidents

    Sponsorship: Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

    Fruit Classes:

    Prizes: $5, $4, $3

    32.

    Watermelon, 1

    Sponsorship: Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

    33.

    Cantaloupes, 2

    Sponsorship: Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

    34.

    Grapes, 3 lbs

    Sponsorship: Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

    35.

    Tomatoes, 5 Red

    36.

    Tomatoes, 5 Italian

    37.

    Tomatoes, 5 Pink

    38.

    Tomatoes, 5 Cherry

    39.

    Tomato collections varieties named

    Sponsorship: In Loving Memory of Lyle Cox

    40.

    Apples, 5 MacIntosh

    41.

    Apples, 5 Melba

    Sponsorship: The Shantz Family

    42.

    Crab Apples, 1 dozen any variety

    43.

    Apples, 5 any other variety not listed

    44.

    4 Litre basket of apples variety named

    45.

    Pears, 5

    Junior Classes - Boys and Girls under 16 years old:

    Prizes: $5, $4, $3

    46.

    Junior Section - Odd shaped fruit identified

    47.

    Junior Section - Odd shaped fruit decorated and named must be identified

    48.

    Junior Section - Odd shaped vegetable

    ORGANIC VEGETABLES

    "Organically grown" is a process using no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Pesticides derived from natural sources (e.g. biological pesticides) may be used in producing organically grown food. This category is open to certified and uncertified organic growers. Those growers not holding an annual certificate as an organic farmer may submit a personal declaration that their produce is organically grown.

    Organic Vegetables:

    Prizes: $5, $4, $3

    49.

    Carrots, 5, Short 3-5 Inches Tops trimmed 1/2 Inch Above Crown

    Sponsorship: Carp Ridge Ecowellness Center

    50.

    Carrots, 5, long over 5 inches length tops 1/2 inch above crown

    Sponsorship: Carp Ridge Ecowellness Center

    51.

    Red Peppers, 3, Sweet - Organic

    Sponsorship: In Loving Memory of Lyle Cox

    52.

    Tomatoes, 5, Red - Organic

    53.

    Tomatoes, 5, Italian - Organic

    54.

    Tomatoes, 5, Pink - Organic

    55.

    Tomatoes, 5, Cherry - Organic

    SPECIAL CLASSES

    100.

    Best Collection Of Vegetables Include Tomatoes - Maximum 15 Kinds Of Vegetables 2 items of each kind, the number and arrangement to be considered. No store bought produce is to be included in this collection. All vegetables should be named and the variety listed with the collection. The arrangement is not to exceed 3' X 2'. All parts of the collection are to be edible except the container.

    Prizes: $15, $10, $5

    Sponsorship: Donridge Farms

    101.

    Field Pumpkin, Squash or Long Gourd. Judged by weight or length only Entries must be in on Wednesday night September 21st, before 9:00 pm.

    Prizes: $15, $10, $5

    Sponsorship: Garry & Wanda Monuk, Trophy: Glenn Wilson Carpentry Ltd.

    GRAND CHAMPION GIANT FIELD PUMPKIN - IN MEMORY OF CONNOR ENGELBERTS

    A trophy will be awarded to the entry with the highest score in weight and overall appearance. Judging will be completed by the director in charge. The winner will donate the pumpkin to the Carp Agricultural Society.

    Directors in Charge:
    Kurtis Armstrong - kurtis.armstrong@hotmail.com (613-229-4004)

    If you have any questions, please contact the Director in Charge

    THANK YOU TO JW LESLIE UTILITIES FOR BEING THE MAJOR SPONSOR OF THE GIANT FIELD PUMPKIN CONTEST.

    102.

    Giant Field Pumpkin Competition - In memory of Connor Engelberts Entries must be in on Wednesday night September 21st, before 9:00 pm. Prizes will be distributed up to 10th place.

    Prizes: $500, $250, $125, $75, $50, $10

    Sponsorship: JW Leslie Utlities

    Maple Syrup Department

    MAPLE SYRUP DEPARTMENT

    SECTION 27

    Director in Charge: Faye Potter– 613-410-5490, Potterfarms5490@gmail.com

    If you have any questions, please contact the Director in Charge

    THANKS TO MICHAEL WALTERS, STITTSVILLE FOR BEING THE SPONSOR OF THE MAPLE SYRUP DEPARTMENT.

    A list of entries must be in the Carp Fair Office by 8 p.m. on Monday, September 23rd, 2024, in order that entries may be processed. Exhibits are to be brought to the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, from 6p.m. – 8:30p.m., or before 9:30a.m. on Thursday, September 26th. Judging takes place on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 starting at 10a.m. and is closed to the public. Exhibits need to be removed between 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 29th, 2024. The Carp Agricultural Society will not be responsible for exhibits left on the Society premises after 6p.m. on Sunday.

    Carp Fair Prize Money and Membership

    • Admin Share - Carp Fair deducts 10% of the prize money earned.
    • Membership:
      • Children and youth 17 years of age and younger - FREE
      • Adults 18 years of age and older - $10 membership.
    • Membership must accompany entries unless retained from last year's prize money. Membership is also deducted from prize money earned for next consecutive year should the exhibitor earn over $10.00 as an adult.
    • Entries to be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/carpfair or an entry form may be submitted to the Carp Fair Office.
    • If there is a discrepancy or if you have any questions, please contact the Carp Fair office.

    There is a sample kit in the office available to help decide the proper class for syrup. The syrup must be a 2023 product and is to be displayed in one(1) 250 ml curved kent bottle per section. THESE BOTTLES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE FOR A FEE OF $1.00 PER BOTTLE.

    IMPORTANT TO EXHIBITORS:

    • Best of Show entry is eligible to move on to the OAAS Provincial competition and will need to supply two samples to this competition held in February in Toronto; see rules on the next page.
    • Please note the updated colour classes for grading: Golden, Amber, Dark, Very Dark.
    • Professional exhibitors are prohibited from entry in these classes.
    • Please read class specifications carefully.
    • The Public Health Act (sec.32) states “Hazardous food … shall be maintained, transported and offered for sale at a temperature not lower than 5 degrees Celsius or not higher than 60 degrees Celsius.” Because of these regulations there will be no sale of products when exhibits are removed on Sunday.

    SCORE CARD

    Density 30%, Clarity 15%, Flavour 30% & Color 25%

    Maple Syrup

    Sponsorship: Michael Walters

    Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $8, 5th: $5

    Classes:

    1.

    Golden

    2.

    Amber

    3.

    Dark

    Sponsorship: City of Ottawa - Councillor - Ward 5 West Carleton-March

    4.

    Very dark

    5.

    Maple butter

    Donation: Michael Walters

    SPECIAL CLASSES

    6.

    Best display of maple syrup products - not to exceed 2"x 2"- Consideration will be given to the variety of products and the attractiveness of the display. Commercially manufactured products cannot be included.

    Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $15, others: $10

    Sponsorship: Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

    7.

    Maple syrup candy - 6 soft or hard pieces displayed

    Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $15, others: $10

    Sponsorship: Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

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    Honey Department

    HONEY DEPARTMENT

    SECTION 28

    Director in Charge:

    Faye Potter– 613-410-5490, Potterfarms5490@gmail.com

    If you have any questions, please contact the Director in Charge

    A list of entries must be in the Carp Fair Office by 8 p.m. on Monday, September 23rd, 2024, in order that entries may be processed. Exhibits are to be brought to the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, from 6p.m. – 8:30p.m., or before 9:30a.m. on Thursday, September 26th. Judging takes place on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 starting at 10a.m. and is closed to the public. Exhibits need to be removed between 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 29th, 2024. The Carp Agricultural Society will not be responsible for exhibits left on the Society premises after 6p.m. on Sunday.

    Carp Fair Prize Money and Membership

    • Admin Share - Carp Fair deducts 10% of the prize money earned.
    • Membership:
      • Children and youth 17 years of age and younger - FREE
      • Adults 18 years of age and older - $10 membership.
    • Membership must accompany entries unless retained from last year's prize money. Membership is also deducted from prize money earned for next consecutive year should the exhibitor earn over $10.00 as an adult.
    • Entries to be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/carpfair or an entry form may be submitted to the Carp Fair Office.
    • If there is a discrepancy or if you have any questions, please contact the Carp Fair office.

    • The honey is to be a 2024 product and is to be displayed in a 500ml jar.

    SCORE - Liquid honey

    Colour 5%, Moisture 15%, Clarity 10%, Freedom from granulation 10%, Freedom from froth & impurities 15%, Brightness 20%, Flavour 20%, Evenness of fill 5%

    The Public Health Act (sec.32) states “Hazardous food … shall be maintained, transported and offered for sale at a temperature not lower than 5 degrees Celsius or not higher than 60 degrees Celsius.” Because of these regulations there will be no sale of items following the fair.

    Honey

    Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $8, 5th: $5

    Classes:

    1.

    Light

    Sponsorship: Linda Downey

    Sponsorship: M & P Farm Equipment

    2.

    Golden

    3.

    Amber

    4.

    Comb Honey 3" x 4" block in a commercial foil container

    5.

    Beeswax - 2 samples to be shown

    6.

    Article made from beeswax - e.g. candles, lip balm, etc.

    7.

    Creamed honey

    8.

    Chunk honey

    SPECIAL CLASSES

    9.

    Best display of honey products - not to exceed 2' x 2' Focus on pollination and pollinator health for display. Consideration will be given to the variety of products and the attractiveness of the display. Commercially manufactured products cannot be included.

    Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $15, others: $10

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    Flowers Department

    FLOWER DEPARTMENT

    SECTION 29

    Directors in Charge:

    Sandra Hudson - sandyhudson12@hotmail.com (613-898-5564)

    Kathy McCord - kathy.mccord75@gmail.com (613-227-8956)

    If you have any questions, please contact the Director in Charge

    SPECIAL THANK YOU TO BEV & STAN COWAN, WOODLAWN, ON
    FOR BEING THE MAJOR SPONSOR OF THE FLOWER DEPARTMENT

    A list of entries must be in the Carp Fair Office by 8 p.m. on Monday, September 23rd, 2024, in order that entries may be processed. Exhibits are to be brought to the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, from 6p.m. – 8:30p.m., or before 9:30a.m. on Thursday, September 26th. Judging takes place on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 starting at 10a.m. and is closed to the public. Exhibits need to be removed between 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 29th, 2024. The Carp Agricultural Society will not be responsible for exhibits left on the Society premises after 6p.m. on Sunday.

    Carp Fair Prize Money and Membership

    • Admin Share - Carp Fair deducts 10% of the prize money earned.
    • Membership:
      • Children and youth 17 years of age and younger - FREE
      • Adults 18 years of age and older - $10 membership.
    • Membership must accompany entries unless retained from last year's prize money. Membership is also deducted from prize money earned for next consecutive year should the exhibitor earn over $10.00 as an adult.
    • Entries to be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/carpfair or an entry form may be submitted to the Carp Fair Office.
    • If there is a discrepancy or if you have any questions, please contact the Carp Fair office.


    IMPORTANT TO EXHIBITORS:

    1. Articles entered in any Class (1 - 45) must not be entered in the Specials Classes (100 - 111). Exhibitors must use containers which are suitable and not upset easily. Professional exhibitors are prohibited from entering any classes.
    2. All flowers and blooms exhibited must be grown by the exhibitor.
    3. No purchased, plastic or silk flowers may be used.

    HINTS FOR THE EXHIBITORS IN THIS SECTION:

    1. All exhibits should be arranged attractively.
    2. Cut flowers are to be shown on long stems and where possible, with foliage.
    3. For taller stems and larger containers, use of cedar is recommended to hold stems in place.
    4. Cedar used as a filler should not show above the container level.
    5. Flowers should be as uniform as possible.
    6. Make sure to measure the diameter of the blooms and enter the proper size by class.
    7. A spray is a portion of a plant with a number of flowers.
    8. A stem is a plant structure carrying one or more flowers and/or buds.
    9. A bloom is an individual flower, one to a stem.
    10. If a bud is not opened and not showing any colour, it does not count as a bloom and it is a good idea to remove it.
    11. Exhibits must contain the exact number of flowers specified for the class.
    12. Do not leave seed heads on the exhibit.
    13. Watch for wilted petals.
    14. Remove debris from pot.
    15. In dahlia classes, green centers should not be showing and the blooms should be at approx. a 45 degree angle from the stem.
    16. Ideal gladiolus spikes should show 1/3 open, 1/3 bud and 1/3 green.
    17. A snapdragon may have more than 1 spike; note what is specified for the class.
    18. African violets should contain only a single crown in a pot.
    19. Sedum light and dark classes are differentiated by colour of stem
    20. In a floral arrangement there should be no leaves in the water
    21. Cut flowers should be in water

    NOTE: Please read the class specifications carefully. No entries shall exceed 18 inches in height or width, unless otherwise stated.

    CUT FLOWERS

    Prizes: 1st: $5.00, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.00

    Classes:

    1.

    Sedum Light - 3 stems, no higher than 15"

    2.

    Sedum Dark - 3 stems no higher than 15"

    Sponsorship: West Carleton Garden Club

    3.

    Hosta - any small variety 2 stems leaf size not to exceed 10"

    4.

    Hosta - any large variety 2 stems leaf size not to exceed 18"

    5.

    Sunflowers - any colour 3 blooms not to exceed 8" diameter, must be on stems in water

    Sponsorship: Anglican Parish of Huntley, Janet Foley

    6.

    Petunia - Single 3 stems any colour

    Sponsorship: Carleton Refrigeration & Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd.

    7.

    Dahlia - 3 blooms under 6" diameter

    8.

    Marigold - less than 2" diamter of bloom 3 blooms

    9.

    Marigold - over 2" diamter of bloom, 3 blooms

    10.

    Rose - any kind, 1 stem name variety

    11.

    Panicle Hydrangea - 2 sprays - not to exceed 18" from the rim of the container

    12.

    Rose Garden - no extra foliage floating in bowl

    13.

    Pansy - 3 blooms

    14.

    Daisy - 3 blooms any colour or size

    15.

    Herbs - 3 varieties, 3 stems each, named and display in mason jar with water

    16.

    Any annual flower, not listed Please name variety, 2 stems or blooms

    17.

    Collection of perennials - 3 named in a vase

    Sponsorship: Heinke Brodersen

    18.

    Zinnia - 2 blooms (Not pan pan) any colour

    19.

    Asters - 2 sprays, any colour

    HOUSE PLANTS

    Prizes: 1st: $5.00, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.00

    20.

    Most unusual plant - named, pot not to exceed 8"

    Sponsorship: Bob & Kathy Foster

    21.

    Succulent arrangement - min. 3 varieties In a container, not to exceed 8"X11"

    Sponsorship: Carleton Refrigeration & Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd.

    22.

    Cactus - not to exceed 8"

    Sponsorship: Janet Foley

    23.

    Jade - pot not to exceed 8"

    24.

    African violet - single, in bloom, any colour

    25.

    Christmas cactus - pot not to exceed 8"

    26.

    Orchid pot cannot exceed 8" - must be flowers bloomed, colour of choice

    Prizes: 1st: $5.00, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50, 4th: $3.00, 5th: $2.50, 6th: $2.00, others: $0.00

    Miniature classes:

    Plant cannot exceed 5" in any direction

    50.

    Snap Dragons 3 spikes of any colour

    51.

    Rose any colour

    52.

    "Tiny but Proud" - A miniature design not to exceed 5"

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4, others: $0

    Sponsorship: Kathy McCord

    Junior - Ages 5-10 Years:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.00, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50, 4th: $3.00, 5th: $2.50, 6th: $2.00, others: $0.00 - Unless otherwise noted

    38.

    Rainbows- a collection of colourful flowers- a collection of flowers of at least 5 colours of the rainbow displayed in a painted tin ca

    39.

    House plant clipping - with roots labeled in a clear plastic decorated cup - under the sea theme

    Junior ages 11-16:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.00, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50, 4th: $3.00, 5th: $2.50, 6th: $2.00, others: $0.00 - Unless otherwise noted

    42.

    Taylor Swift "Cruel Summer" Taylor Swift "Cruel Summer" - a collection of annuals and perennials found in the garden displayed in a bejeweled contai

    43.

    Best Team Ever a cheerful arrangement of bright & brilliant annuals and perennials representing your favourtie sports teams colours dis Can have plastic holder inside, not to exceed 18''

    44.

    Movie Night an arrangement that showcases your favourite movie displayed in a container of your choice. Accessories permitted

    Special Classes - Individual Flower Arrangments:

    No entry to exceed 12" width

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4, others: $0 - Unless otherwise noted

    100.

    Here Comes the Bride a wedding bouquet for the bride using fresh flowers and greenery.

    Sponsorship: West Carleton Garden Club

    101.

    Carp Fair Colours Arrangment of red and white

    Sponsorship: Janet Foley

    102.

    Jean's Best a 4-H green and white themed centerpiece

    Sponsorship: Wendy & Bill Cox

    103.

    Tea Time An arrangment using tints and tones of any one colour displayed on a tea pot

    Sponsorship: Janet Foley

    104.

    FORE (Males Only) - an arrangement including golf items.

    Sponsorship: Janet Foley

    105.

    High Heels & Corn Fields an arrangement of flowers in a high heel shoe. Accessories permitted.

    Sponsorship: Wendy & Bill Cox

    106.

    Let's Celebrate - celebratory design, using your imagination, in an antique container

    Sponsorship: Wendy & Bill Cox

    107.

    Cheers - Two colours (not counting foliage) In a beer mug or stein

    Sponsorship: Kathy McCord

    108.

    Christmas Centerpiece an elegant centerpiece that incorporates fresh flowers and greenery to decorate your family's dining room table. Accesso

    109.

    Dad/Grandpa's favourite house plant (males only)

    The West Carleton Garden Club Award- Awarded to the exhibitor having the highest total points in Section 29, as a whole.
    Each 1st place awarded 3 points, each 2nd place 2 points, each 3rd place 1 point.

    Prize: $35

    Sponsorship: West Carleton Garden Club

    Chantal Lord Memorial Trophy Awarded to the exhibitor having the most entries in section 29, as a whole.

    Prize: $25

    Culinary Science Department

    CULINARY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

    SECTION 30

    Directors in Charge:

    Hannah Cox - hannah@heritagegrade.com (613-894-9828)

    Ashley Caldwell - caldwellashley9@gmail.com (613-808-5704)

    If you have any questions, please contact the Director in Charge

    A list of entries must be in the Carp Fair Office by 8 p.m. on Monday, September 23rd, 2024, in order that entries may be processed. Exhibits are to be brought to the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, from 6p.m. – 8:30p.m., or before 9:30a.m. on Thursday, September 26th. Judging takes place on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 starting at 10a.m. and is closed to the public. Exhibits need to be removed between 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 29th, 2024. The Carp Agricultural Society will not be responsible for exhibits left on the Society premises after 6p.m. on Sunday.

    RULES FOR EXHIBITORS:

    Please read the prize list carefully - entries presented incorrectly will be disqualified at the Judge's discretion. Classes are open to all ages unless specified. One article cannot be shown in more than one section. All food entries need to be in clean plastic bags. Please attach entry tags to plates.

    Carp Fair Prize Money and Membership

    • Admin Share - Carp Fair deducts 10% of the prize money earned.
    • Membership:
      • Children and youth 17 years of age and younger - FREE
      • Adults 18 years of age and older - $10 membership.
    • Membership must accompany entries unless retained from last year's prize money. Membership is also deducted from prize money earned for next consecutive year should the exhibitor earn over $10.00 as an adult.
    • Entries to be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/carpfair or an entry form may be submitted to the Carp Fair Office.
    • If there is a discrepancy or if you have any questions, please contact the Carp Fair office.


    TIPS FOR EXHIBITORS - Score for baked goods

    • 30% General appearance
    • 30% Internal appearance
    • 40% Flavour & Aroma

    Please display the number of items as indicated in the prize list, and display as requested. In classes 1-22 & 100-131+133, the first, second & third place entries will be exhibited during the fair. Food items that do not place in the top three will be donated to the Shepherds of Good Hope if public health allows CAS to do so at the time. No holding due to regulations.

    The Public Health Act (sec.32) states “Hazardous food … shall be maintained, transported and offered for sale at a temperature not lower than 5 degrees Celsius or not higher than 60 degrees Celsius.” Because of these regulations there will be no bake sale at the time of lifting of exhibits.

    PLEASE READ RULES FOR EXHIBITORS AND TIPS FOR EXHIBITORS CAREFULLY

    BREAD & ROLLS

    QUICK BREAD & ROLL TIPS:

    • Loaves: Cracks on loaves are acceptable
    • Coffee cakes: Loaf cakes should have even colour, a tender crust, no moisture on top. Top cracks are accepted.
    • Muffins: Should be uniform, rounded tops, no peaks, moist internal appearance, no tunnels, do not over mix muffins, do not use paper cups.
    • Yeast: No glazing - i.e. no butter, milk or mixes to be used.
    • Bread: Size and shape should be well proportioned, with an even golden top and bottom crust & no cracks. Do not pick with fork. Bread should be light for the loaf size, with no internal holes.
    • Rolls: are a single item
    • Buns: are attached

    All exhibits to be shown on sturdy paper plate & in plastic bag

    Bread:

    Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4 - Unless otherwise noted

    1.

    White bread - Not from a breadmaker, no glazing, 1/2 loaf (consistently brown, knead well)

    2.

    Dinner rolls - White - No glazing, 3 (consistent size and smooth)

    3.

    Bread - Whole wheat, yeast - 60% whole wheat, no molasses, no glazing, 1/2 loaf

    Sponsorship: Shirley Dawson

    4.

    Bread - from a breadmaker - multi grain only, no glazing, 1/2 loaf

    Sponsorship: Warren & Wendy Lathem

    5.

    Cinnamon buns 3 rolled, iced, no raisins

    Grand Champion Bread Chosen from classes 1, 2, & 3

    Prize: $10 and Rosette

    Sponsorship: Linda Downey

    CAKES & MUFFINS

    CAKE TIPS:

    • Strive for uniform thickness of layers
    • Cake should slightly round on top
    • Icing should touch plate
    • White cakes have only egg whites
    • Light cake has whole eggs
    • Icing uses icing sugar and can have whole eggs or just whites
    • Frosting uses no icing sugar
    • Decorated cakes - 50% general appearance, 50% workmanship

    All exhibits to be shown on sturdy paper plate & in plastic bag

    Cakes & Muffins:

    Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4 - Unless otherwise noted

    6.

    Banana muffins - 3, without paper cups

    7.

    Zucchini chocolate chip loaf - 1/2 loaf

    8.

    Apple cake - 1/3 of cake from a 9'' X 13'' baking pan

    Sponsorship: Debbie Hillier

    9.

    Johnny cake - 1/2 of 8" square baking pan

    PIES & TARTS

    PIES & TARTS TIPS:

    All crust, tart & fillings must be homemade

    • Crust: Medium thickness, tender & flaky
    • Filling: Thick enough to hold shape
    • Medium depth tarts: homemade filling, no tin cups

    SCORE:

    20% General appearance, 40% Crust & 40% Filling

    Please use sturdy foil plates only. To ensure your pies are cooked, temper tin foil plates 10 minutes at 400 degrees F before using. For pies, use an 8" foil pie plate. Other exhibits to be shown on sturdy paper plates. Place all good exhibits in plastic bags. We request whole pies, as they judge the better half.

    Pies & Tarts:

    Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4 - Unless otherwise noted

    10.

    Apple pie - No spice

    Sponsorship: John Helps, Maintenance on the grounds

    11.

    Pumpkin pie

    Sponsorship: Linda Downey

    12.

    Butter pecan tart - 3, no tin cups

    Sponsorship: Heather Kirk

    13.

    Any other tart - 3, labelled

    Sponsorship: Heather Kirk

    14.

    Any other pie - labelled

    COOKIES & SQUARES

    COOKIE TIPS:

    • Uniform size: even color
    • Rolled cookies: crisp, yet tender
    • Drop cookies: soft, slightly moist, tender
    • Filled cookies: firm enough to hold filling

    All exhibits to be shown on small sturdy plates & in plastic bag

    Cookies & Squares:

    Prizes: 1st: $3.50, 2nd: $3.00, 3rd: $2.50 - Unless otherwise noted

    15.

    Peanut butter cookies - 3, soft

    16.

    Molasses Cookies - 3

    17.

    Shortbread cookies- 3, plain

    Sponsorship: Heather Kirk

    18.

    Plain Chocolate Chip Cookies Competition - 6 15 years & younger (winning entry to go to the district meeting in October) Please refer to the OAAS rules and regulations at the end of the Culinary Science Department for this class.

    19.

    Granola bar - 3, no peanuts, size 2"x2"

    CANNED FRUIT

    NOTE: 250 ml or 500 ml bottles allowed. No decorative covers on bottles, no wax to be used. Must have good seal to be judged. All jars must be clean & sealed with new screw top lids.

    Fruit:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.00, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50 - Unless otherwise noted

    20.

    Apple sauce - no spice

    Sponsorship: Neil Falls, In Memory of Sue Falls from the family Neil, Leah and Darren Falls

    21.

    Canned pears

    22.

    Canned peaches

    23.

    Stewed tomato - no additives, onions, celery or peppers

    JAMS, PRESERVES & MARMALADE'S

    JAMS & JELLIES SCORE: 25% General appearance, 25% Texture & 50% Flavour

    JAMS, PRESERVES & MARMALADE TIPS:

    Entries are disqualified if not sealed * use new lids only*

    Jams should be soft, spreadable, with no separation of fruit & juice; Jelly should be clear; Marmalade must have at least 1 citrus fruit or juice. ALL JARS MUST BE CLEAN & SEALED WITH NEW SCREW TOP LIDS.

    NOTE: 125 ml, 250 ml or 500 ml jars are permitted. Use no decorative covers on jars, no wax to be used. Entries must have a good seal to be judged.

    Jams, Preserves & Marmalade's:

    Prizes: 1st: $3.50, 2nd: $3.00, 3rd: $2.50 - Unless otherwise noted

    24.

    Strawberry jam - plain, cooked

    25.

    Raspberry jam - plain, cooked

    26.

    Blueberry jam - plain, cooked

    27.

    Peach jam - plain, cooked, no large chunks

    28.

    Marmalade - plain, cooked

    Sponsorship: In Loving Memory of Lyle Cox

    29.

    Crab apple jelly - skim off bubble or foam

    Sponsorship: Neil Falls, In Memory of Sue Falls on behalf of her family: Neil, Leah and Darren Falls

    30.

    Red pepper jelly

    31.

    Grape jelly

    Grand Champion Jam or Jelly Chosen from classes 23 - 31

    Prize: $10 and Rosette

    PICKLES & RELISHES

    SCORE: 25% General Appearance, 25% Texture, 50% Flavour & Aroma

    PICKLES & RELISHES TIPS:

    Entries are disqualified if the jars are not sealed. Use new lids only. Entries should have natural colour, uniform, medium sized pieces and clear (not cloudy) liquid.

    • 9 day pickles are sliced crosswise
    • Icicle pickles sliced lengthwise
    • Relishes have uniform pieces

    ALL JARS MUST BE CLEAN & SEALED WITH A NEW SCREW TOP LID

    NOTE: 250 ml & 500 ml bottles allowed. No decorative covers on bottles & no wax to be used. All entries must have good deal to be judged.

    Pickles & Relishes:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.00, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50 - Unless otherwise noted

    32.

    Ripe cucumber relish

    Sponsorship: Heather Kirk

    33.

    Corn relish

    34.

    Fruit relish

    35.

    Zucchini relish

    36.

    Any other relish

    37.

    Dill beans

    38.

    Dill pickles

    Sponsorship: Wendy & Bill Cox

    39.

    Bread & butter pickles

    Sponsorship: Warren & Wendy Lathem

    40.

    Pickled beets

    Sponsorship: Warren & Wendy Lathem

    41.

    Icicle pickles, labelled

    43.

    Chili sauce

    44.

    Salsa sauce, mild

    45.

    Salsa sauce, hot

    President's Choice

    47.

    Homecraft President Kathy's Lemon Squares - x3

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

    48.

    Agricultural President James' Chocolate Chip Cookies - x3

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

    49.

    Past President Harold Daley's Raisin Pie

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4



    AGUSTA ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL

    50.

    1 pint fruit marmalade, 1 pint canned yellow beans & 1 pint ripe cucumber relish All displayed in a basket

    Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $5

    Sponsorship: Cheryl Reid-Haughian

    CULINARY SCIENCE SPECIALS

    CANDY & FUDGE TIPS:

    • Cut pieces with a hot knife
    • Fudge: Should be smooth, with no graininess & soft but firm enough to handle.
    • Brittle: Should be smooth & hard
    • Icing is made with icing sugar, frosting is cooked, half of a cake should have icing on three side.

    SCORE: 25% General appearance, 25% Texture & 50% Flavour

    All exhibits to be shown on sturdy paper plates & in plastic bags

    100.

    Light fruit cake - no icing, 1/2 loaf

    Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $8

    101.

    Dark fruit cake - no icing, 1/2 loaf

    Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $8

    Sponsorship: Wendy & Bill Cox

    102.

    Tomato soup cake - brown sugar icing, 1/2 cake

    Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $8

    Sponsorship: Neil Falls, In Memory of Sue Falls from the family Neil, Leah and Darren Falls


    Brown Sugar Icing Recipe:
    1/2 cup butter
    1/2 cup brown sugar
    1/4 cup milk
    2 cups approx icing sugar
    1 tsp vanilla


    DIRECTIONS:
    Melt butter, add brown sugar.
    Microwave on high 1 minute until smooth.
    Add milk & stir in icing sugar rigorously to thicken.
    Mix quickly & add vanilla

    103.

    Family favourite squares - 3 portions, please attach copy of recipe

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

    Sponsorship: Wendy & Bill Cox

    104.

    Any loaf not listed - 1/2 loaf

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

    Sponsorship: Debbie Hillier

    105.

    Pound cake - no icing, 1/2 cake

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

    Sponsorship: Warren & Wendy Lathem

    106.

    Maple fudge -3 pieces, with or without nuts

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

    107.

    Gluten free cookie 3 cookies must be displayed and each cookie should be clearly labelled

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

    Sponsorship: Wendy & Bill Cox

    108.

    Grandma's only - 3 cookies of your choice

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

    Sponsorship: Wendy & Bill Cox

    109.

    Sour cream coffee cake - 1/2 cake, bundt or loaf pan

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

    110.

    Butter Tart Competition - 5 tarts, No fruit or nuts Please refer to the OAAS rules and regulations at the end of the Culinary Science Department for this class.

    111.

    Tea biscuits - 3, plain

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

    Sponsorship: Warren & Wendy Lathem

    112.

    Homemade soft pretzel - 1 pretzel

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

    Sponsorship: Neil Falls, In Memory of Sue Falls from the family Neil, Leah and Darren Falls

    113.

    Collection of family favourite homemade cookies 3 cookies must be displayed and each cookie should be clearly labelled

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

    SPECIALS SECTION FOR JUNIORS UNDER 16 YEARS - BOYS & GIRLS

    NOTE: All exhibits to be shown on sturdy paper plates or foil-covered cardboard in clear plastic covering. Exhibits not to exceed 10" in height or width. Classes 114-118 + 121 judged on appearance & presentation.

    114.

    Hand print cookie - ages 3-5 Child's hand print cookie decorated to look like a turkey. Only decoration to be judged - displayed on a paper plate

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, 4th: $4, 5th: $2, 6th: $1

    Sponsorship: Bob & Kathy Foster

    115.

    Graham wafer house with Fair theme - ages 6-8 Displayed on a paper plate

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, 4th: $4, 5th: $2, 6th: $1

    116.

    Bake & decorate 3 sugar cookies to look like your favourite animals - ages 9-12 Displayed on a paper plate

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, 4th: $4, 5th: $2, 6th: $1

    Sponsorship: Warren & Wendy Lathem

    117.

    Bake & decorate a cake to celebrate the Carp Fair - ages 13-16 Full cake, displayed on foil-covered cardboard

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, 4th: $4, 5th: $2, 6th: $1

    Sponsorship: Warren & Wendy Lathem

    118.

    Cupcake decorated to look like a dog - ages 3-5 Displayed on a paper plate

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, 4th: $4, 5th: $2, 6th: $1

    Sponsorship: Linda Downey

    119.

    Plain oatmeal cookies - ages 6-8 3 displayed

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, 4th: $4, 5th: $2, 6th: $1

    Sponsorship: Linda Downey

    120.

    Plain chocolate chip cookies - ages 10-15 3 displayed

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, 4th: $4, 5th: $2, 6th: $1

    121.

    Make a farm building out of cereal - Age 9- 12 Display on a base not to exceed 30 cm in any direction

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, 4th: $4, 5th: $2, 6th: $1

    Men's Only Baking Contest:

    Prize winning entries below become property of Carp Agricultural Society and will not be returned. Items will be auctioned off over the weekend.

    Prize: $50 - Unless otherwise noted

    122.

    Best chocolate cake - frosted or iced

    123.

    Best apple pie

    Ladies Only Baking Contest:

    Prize winning entries below become property of Carp Agricultural Society and will not be returned. Items will be auctioned off over the weekend.

    Prize: $50 - Unless otherwise noted

    124.

    Best 2 layer carrot cake - with buttercream icing

    125.

    Best pecan pie

    SUPPORT LOCAL

    New to the department this year, we would like to celebrate our local growers by creating some new classes that feature locally sourced ingredients. For every entry please provide a list of the locally sourced ingredients used and where they were acquired and attach to your entry.

    EX: Zucchini from XYZ Farm, Kinburn

    (Local would be within 50km of Carp)

    THANK YOU TO OTTAWA VALLEY GRAIN PRODUCTS FOR BEING THE MAJOR SPONSOR OF SUPPORT LOCAL

    130.

    Sourdough Bread -Baked using locally sourced flour -No glazing -Half loaf Please refer to the information mentioned under bread and rolls for further details

    Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $8

    131.

    Zucchini chocolate chip muffins Baked using locally sourced ingredients (flour, zucchini, chocolate, etc.) 3 muffins, without paper cup liners Please refer to the information mentioned under cakes and muffins for further details

    Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $8

    132.

    Pickled Eggs Please refer to the information mentioned under the pickles and preserves section for further details.

    Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $8

    133.

    Open Class Baked good or preserve not already listed in the culinary section, with as many locally sourced ingredients as possible. Entries are to be presented with the requirements as they would in the bread and rolls, cake and muffins or pickles and preserves section.

    Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $8

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    Junior Department

    JUNIOR DEPARTMENT

    SECTION 31

    Directors in Charge:

    Lana Dean - mrfeeds@mrfeeds.ca (613-880-0005)

    Shannon Gillan - shannongillan90@gmail.com (613-620-0132)

    If you have any questions, please contact the Director in Charge

    A list of entries must be in the Carp Fair Office by 8 p.m. on Monday, September 23rd, 2024, in order that entries may be processed. Exhibits are to be brought to the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, from 6p.m. – 8:30p.m., or before 9:30a.m. on Thursday, September 26th. Judging takes place on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 starting at 10a.m. and is closed to the public. Exhibits need to be removed between 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 29th, 2024. The Carp Agricultural Society will not be responsible for exhibits left on the Society premises after 6p.m. on Sunday.

    Carp Fair Prize Money and Membership

    • Admin Share - Carp Fair deducts 10% of the prize money earned.
    • Membership:
      • Children and youth 17 years of age and younger - FREE
      • Adults 18 years of age and older - $10 membership.
    • Membership must accompany entries unless retained from last year's prize money. Membership is also deducted from prize money earned for next consecutive year should the exhibitor earn over $10.00 as an adult.
    • Entries to be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/carpfair or an entry form may be submitted to the Carp Fair Office.
    • If there is a discrepancy or if you have any questions, please contact the Carp Fair office.


    Note to Exhibitors:

    1. All the decisions of the Judge are final.
    2. All exhibits must be the bonafide work of the exhibitor to be eligible for a prize.
    3. All Juniors entering must compete in the current school grade for 2022-2023 school year.
    4. All entry tags MUST be fastened securely to the exhibit.
    5. Remember - Exhibitor's name should not be visible in the front of the item.
    6. When there are less than six (6) entries per section, prizes will be given to only those whom the judge considers worthy of a prize.
    7. All judges are qualified in their field and are independent of the Carp Agricultural Society. Decisions of the judge are final and cannot be challenged.
    8. Entries under "INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS SECTION" should NOT be entered under a school exhibitor's number.
    9. Rather those individuals entering the classes, 32-58 MUST REGISTER at the Carp Agricultural Society Office to receive their own personal exhibitor's number. Exhibitors aged 13 and over are required to pay a membership to the Carp Agricultural Society; in exchange it is customary they also receive a pass for admission to the Fair.
    10. The Public Health Act (sec.32) states “Hazardous food … shall be maintained, transported and offered for sale at a temperature not lower than 5 degrees Celsius or not higher than 60 degrees Celsius.” Because of these regulations there will be no bake sale at the time of lifting of exhibits.

    SCHOOL PROJECTS & REGISTERED HOME SCHOOL PROJECTS

    NOTE: Only registered schools may enter these classes. If your school is not participating in these classes, you are not eligible to enter, BUT can enter the "INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS SECTION."

    IT IS IMPORTANT TO ADHERE TO THE SET OF RULES AND REGULATIONS TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

    • NO NAMES (FIRST OR LAST) ON THE STUDENT ENTRIES
    • PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY THE TOP 5 OUT OF EACH CLASS
    • READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SIZE DIMENSIONS CAREFULLY. IF SIZE IS NOT SPECIFIED, THEN THE CHOICE IS YOURS.

    PRIZE MONEY (Class 1-30): 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.75, 4th: $4.50, 5th: $4.25, 6th: $4.00. Ribbons to 6th place

    Junior Kindergarten:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.75, 4th: $4.50, 5th: $4.25, 6th: $4.00 - Unless otherwise noted

    1.

    Draw & color a picture of yourself on paper using crayons only on paper

    (8 1/2" x 11"/ 21.5 cm x 28 cm)

    2.

    Colour a farm animal page from a colouring book using crayons

    3.

    A collection from a walk - 6 items on a paper plate

    Senior Kindergarten:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.75, 4th: $4.50, 5th: $4.25, 6th: $4.00 - Unless otherwise noted

    4.

    Make a construction paper sunflower decorated with sunflower seeds 9''x12''

    Sponsorship: Barbara J. Paul

    5.

    Create a necklace using a variety of materials - pasta, beads or teacher's choice

    6.

    Using three popsicle sticks- make and decorate a Christmas Tree

    Grade One:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.75, 4th: $4.50, 5th: $4.25, 6th: $4.00 - Unless otherwise noted

    7.

    Make a decorated place mat for Thanksgiving Dinner

    Sponsorship: Nairne Cameron

    8.

    Create a fall scene - Sponge paint on black or brown construction paper, max size 9"x 12"

    9.

    Make a farm animal puppet using a paper lunch bag

    Grade Two:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.75, 4th: $4.50, 5th: $4.25, 6th: $4.00 - Unless otherwise noted

    10.

    Create a bookmark - Carp Fair theme using pencil crayons

    Theme " Connected to our community, Committed to the people"

    11.

    Make and decorate a magician's wand - Using construction paper

    12.

    Create a sock "animal" puppet - Stuffed with paper or use a piece of cardboard to display

    Grade Three:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.75, 4th: $4.50, 5th: $4.25, 6th: $4.00 - Unless otherwise noted

    13.

    Create a bookmark featuring your favourite superhero

    14.

    Create a homemade invitation to the Carp Fair

    15.

    Create a tractor or piece of farm machinery made out of clay

    Grade Four:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.75, 4th: $4.50, 5th: $4.25, 6th: $4.00 - Unless otherwise noted

    16.

    Build a castle - Using mainly recycled cardboard items (boxes, paper rolls, tubes)

    Can be decorated with paint, paper, markers, foil, maximum size 12"x12"x12"

    17.

    Create a miniature clown car using recyclables

    18.

    Wrapping paper for any occasion - Create a pattern design using a minimum of 3 attributes and repeat the pattern 5 times

    Maximum of 8 1/2" x 11"

    Grade Five:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.75, 4th: $4.50, 5th: $4.25, 6th: $4.00 - Unless otherwise noted

    19.

    A diorama in a shoebox depicting a rural scene

    Standard shoe box size (no boot boxes) lids closed for transport

    20.

    Finish this poem "At the Carp Fair I will ........."

    8-10 sentences, be cautious with spelling, grammar and punctuation

    21.

    Create a rosette prize ribbon - From new or recycled materials, max length 12"

    Sponsorship: Bev Brodmann

    Grade Six:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.75, 4th: $4.50, 5th: $4.25, 6th: $4.00 - Unless otherwise noted

    22.

    Create a poster with emphasis on anti-bullying in school

    Using a 1/2 piece of bristol board

    Sponsorship: Bev Brodmann

    23.

    Make a model early flight structure - Hot Air Balloon, plane, kite etc.

    Sponsorship: Bev Brodmann

    24.

    Create a split picture - by cutting a 5" x 7" photo of yourself in half and the recreated missing half

    Should be mounted on 8 1/2" x 11" paper. Can be a photocopy of the picture.

    Sponsorship: Bev Brodmann

    Grade Seven:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.75, 4th: $4.50, 5th: $4.25, 6th: $4.00 - Unless otherwise noted

    25.

    Create a dreamcatcher

    Sponsorship: Bev Brodmann

    26.

    Create a robot using recylcled materials

    Can be decorated, max size 14x14x14

    Sponsorship: Bev Brodmann

    27.

    Write a newspaper article - promoting the different events/features of the 2024 Carp Fair, computer or handmade graphics

    1/2 page to a maximum of 8 1/2" x 11". See www.carpfair.ca for ideas

    Sponsorship: Bev Brodmann

    Grade Eight:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.75, 4th: $4.50, 5th: $4.25, 6th: $4.00 - Unless otherwise noted

    28.

    Write a persuasive paragraph

    On the importance of the Carp Fair in your community

    Should be 100 words or less, handwritten or typed.

    Sponsorship: Bev Brodmann

    29.

    Create a wind chime - With re-used and/or recycled materials - must be ready to hang.

    Sponsorship: Bev Brodmann

    30.

    Create a poster to honour pioneers- On paper, 11'' X 17"

    Sponsorship: Bev Brodmann

    SPECIAL SCHOOL PROJECTS - NO INDIVIDUALS PLEASE!

    31.

    Create a Scarecrow- Prizes: 1st: $75, 2nd: $45, others: $30

    32.

    Junior Poster Competition - "Promoting Your Fair"- up to & including Grade 4 Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $5

    Please refer to the OAAS rules and regulations at the end of the Junior Department for this class

    33.

    Intermediate Poster Competition- "Promoting Your Fair" - Grade 5 up to & including Grade 8 Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $5

    Please refer to the OAAS rules and regulations at the end of the Junior Department for this class

    34.

    Senior Poster Competition- "Promoting Your Fair"- Grade 9 up to & including Grade 12 Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $5

    Please refer to the OAAS rules and regulations at the end of the Junior Department for this class

    INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS

    THESE CLASSES ARE OPEN TO ANYONE WHO WISHES TO ENTER

    Entries are under 'INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS SECTION' should NOT be entered under a school exhibitor's number. Rather, those individuals entering the classes 35-105, MUST REGISTER at the Carp Agricultural Society Office to receive their own personal exhibitor's number.

    Ages up to 2 Years:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.75, 4th: $4.50, 5th: $4.25, 6th: $4.00 - Unless otherwise noted

    35.

    Create a finger painting

    On 8 1/2" x 11" piece of paper - can add natural ingredients to create texture.

    Ie. salt, seeds, oatmeal etc.

    36.

    Paint with leaves (leaf stamping) - On 9" x 12" piece of construction paper

    Ages 3 & 4 Years:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.75, 4th: $4.50, 5th: $4.25, 6th: $4.00 - Unless otherwise noted

    37.

    Decorate an egg carton spider

    38.

    Create a snowman using toilet paper roll

    Decorate with paint and/or markers, stickers, fabric, etc

    Ages 5 & 6:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.75, 4th: $4.50, 5th: $4.25, 6th: $4.00 - Unless otherwise noted

    39.

    Make a robot out of recycled materials

    Can be decorated, maximum size 14" x 14" x 14"

    40.

    Create a paper bag puppet of a monster

    41.

    Create paper plate tamborine

    Ages 7 & 8:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.75, 4th: $4.50, 5th: $4.25, 6th: $4.00 - Unless otherwise noted

    42.

    Dress a stuffy as a baby

    43.

    Decorate a toilet plunger to look like an animal - Any material may be added

    Sponsorship: Terry's Old Fashioned Lemonade Inc.

    44.

    Create a cowboy/cowgirl using a toilet paper roll

    Sponsorship: Terry's Old Fashioned Lemonade Inc.

    45.

    In cursive handwriting copy excerpt from the poem "The County Fair" by Marilyn Lott

    Don't ya just love a county fair
    There's so much that you can do
    Exhibits of everything under the sun
    Booths of delicious food too

    I enjoy the animals large and small
    As I walk down through the isles
    From horses and cows to adorable sheep
    They fill your heart with smiles

    There's something about that atmosphere
    And the excitement a fair will bring
    So every year about this time
    I enjoy them with their festive ring

    Sponsorship: Terry's Old Fashioned Lemonade Inc.

    Ages 9 & 10:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.75, 4th: $4.50, 5th: $4.25, 6th: $4.00 - Unless otherwise noted

    46.

    Lego creation of something you have seen at the Carp Fair

    Max size 18" x 18" x 18" - must be secure and displayed on a sturdy base

    Sponsorship: Terry's Old Fashioned Lemonade Inc.

    47.

    A very mini barn quilt- Using a 6"x 6" square piece of wood

    Paint a mini barn quilt with your favourite pattern. Suitable for a trivet or to hang on the wall

    Sponsorship: Terry's Old Fashioned Lemonade Inc.

    48.

    Create a funny corncob person

    Using fruit, flowers, vegetables and/or seeds - securely attached

    49.

    In cursive handwriting copy the excerpt from the poem " The County Fair"

    "The County Fair" by Marilyn Lott

    Don't ya just love a county fair
    There's so much that you can do
    Exhibits of everything under the sun
    Booths of delicious food too

    I enjoy the animals large and small
    As I walk down through the isles
    From horses and cows to adorable sheep
    They fill your heart with smiles

    There's something about that atmosphere
    And the excitement a fair will bring
    So every year about this time
    I enjoy them with their festive ring

    Ages 11 & 12:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.75, 4th: $4.50, 5th: $4.25, 6th: $4.00 - Unless otherwise noted

    50.

    Create a log house

    Made from materials of your choice. Max size 18"x18" (must be securely displayed on a sturdy base)

    51.

    Computer art work

    Research a farm animal - include graphics on a 8 1/2" x 11" piece of paper

    52.

    Make and decorate an Autumn wreath

    Natural or artificial materials may be used

    53.

    In cursive handwriting copy the poem " The County Fair"

    "The County Fair" by Marilyn Lott

    Don't ya just love a county fair
    There's so much that you can do
    Exhibits of everything under the sun
    Booths of delicious food too

    I enjoy the animals large and small
    As I walk down through the isles
    From horses and cows to adorable sheep
    They fill your heart with smiles

    There's something about that atmosphere
    And the excitement a fair will bring
    So every year about this time
    I enjoy them with their festive ring

    Ages 13 & 14:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.75, 4th: $4.50, 5th: $4.25, 6th: $4.00 - Unless otherwise noted

    54.

    Create an article of handmade jewellery - any material

    55.

    Half n Half picture

    Cut a photo in half, glue one side onto a page, then draw and colour the other half to complete the whole picture

    56.

    Colour a page from adult colouring book- Use pencil crayons

    57.

    In cursive handwritting copy the poem "The County Fair"

    "The County Fair" by Marilyn Lott

    Don't ya just love a county fair
    There's so much that you can do
    Exhibits of everything under the sun
    Booths of delicious food too

    I enjoy the animals large and small
    As I walk down through the isles
    From horses and cows to adorable sheep
    They fill your heart with smiles

    There's something about that atmosphere
    And the excitement a fair will bring
    So every year about this time
    I enjoy them with their festive ring

    Ages 15 & up:

    58.

    Create a decorative weather vane

    Materials of your choice; able to stand on its own for display, Max size 18''x18''x24'' high

    59.

    Create a computer-generated poster for Carp Fair Drive-In Bingo Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $10, others: $5

    Featured every Wednesday in July. Size 8 1/2''x11"

    60.

    In cursive handwriting copy the poem " The County Fair" Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $10, others: $5

    "The County Fair" by Marilyn Lott

    Don't ya just love a county fair
    There's so much that you can do
    Exhibits of everything under the sun
    Booths of delicious food too

    I enjoy the animals large and small
    As I walk down through the isles
    From horses and cows to adorable sheep
    They fill your heart with smiles

    There's something about that atmosphere
    And the excitement a fair will bring
    So every year about this time
    I enjoy them with their festive ring

    AGUSTA ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL - JUNIOR UP TO 12 YEARS

    100.

    Homemade Christmas card with homemade decorations for grandma or grandpa Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $5

    Sponsorship: Cheryl Reid-Haughian

    Huntley Township Historical Society Special 2022 Carp Fair:

    All entries of classes 102 and 103 give permisison to CAS to post their photos and videos on social media platforms as well as the Huntley Township Historical Society Facebook page and website.

    Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $5 - Unless otherwise noted

    101.

    Take a picture and say what you like best about your community- Ages 6-8

    102.

    Make a short video describing in detail the 3 most important things, places or activities in your community- Ages 9-11

    Video to be no longer than 2 minutes - email videos to Kaytlin Barr before September 5th 2024 - kaytlin.barr@hotmail.ca

    Sponsorship: The Huntley Township Historical Society

    103.

    Make a short video of an interview with an elder person - Ages 12 & 13

    Ask them what their favourite memories are from their community when they were your age

    Video to be no longer than 2 minutes - email videos to Kaytlin Barr before September 5th 2023 - kaytlin.barr@hotmail.ca

    Sponsorship: The Huntley Township Historical Society

    ANGLICAN PARISH OF HUNTLEY SPECIAL

    104.

    Create a thankful poster showing all that you are thankful for in God's world - Age 6 - 8 Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $5

    On 1/2 sheet of bristol board

    Sponsorship: Anglican Parish of Huntley

    105.

    Display of original art or photographs on the beauty of God's creation AGE 9-12 Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $5

    On 1/2 sheet of bristol board

    Sponsorship: Anglican Parish of Huntley

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    Sewing, Needlework and Crafts Department

    SEWING, NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS DEPARTMENT

    SECTION 32

    Directors in Charge: Annie Craig - annie@gadar.ca (613-558-8286)

    Trish Shantz - trishshantz@outlook.com (613-296-1445)

    If you have any questions, please contact the Director in Charge

    THANKS TO MARTHA & ANGUS PALMER & FAMILY, CARP FOR BEING THE SPONSOR OF SEWING, NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS!

    A list of entries must be in the Carp Fair Office by 8 p.m. on Monday, September 23rd, 2024, in order that entries may be processed. Exhibits are to be brought to the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, from 6p.m. – 8:30p.m., or before 9:30a.m. on Thursday, September 26th. Judging takes place on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 starting at 10a.m. and is closed to the public. Exhibits need to be removed between 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 29th, 2024. The Carp Agricultural Society will not be responsible for exhibits left on the Society premises after 6p.m. on Sunday.

    Carp Fair Prize Money and Membership

    • Admin Share - Carp Fair deducts 10% of the prize money earned.
    • Membership:
      • Children and youth 17 years of age and younger - FREE
      • Adults 18 years of age and older - $10 membership.
    • Membership must accompany entries unless retained from last year's prize money. Membership is also deducted from prize money earned for next consecutive year should the exhibitor earn over $10.00 as an adult.
    • Entries to be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/carpfair or an entry form may be submitted to the Carp Fair Office.
    • If there is a discrepancy or if you have any questions, please contact the Carp Fair office.

    PROFESSIONAL EXHIBITORS ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENTRY IN THESE CLASSES. PLEASE READ CLASS SPECIFICATIONS CAREFULLY.

    All the exhibits in this section must be the work of the exhibitor and as specified in the Prize list. All work must be approved by the Judges and Directors. ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE NEW AND UNUSED. All pieces of art are to be framed, ready to hang, total perimeter to be more than 44" but less than 90", unless specified. All the classes below are open to any age group unless specified. Only one entry per exhibitor in each class is permitted. NO NAMES ARE TO SHOW ON THE WORK. NO PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED UNLESS DEEMED WORTHY BY JUDGE.

    Knitted Classes - 2 or 4 needles:

    * All entries must have a sample of yarn attached to avoid disqualification*

    Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4 - Unless otherwise noted

    1.

    Infant sweater & bonnet set - must attach yarn sample

    2.

    Child's sweater or pullover - must attach yarn sample.

    3.

    Pair of knitted mittens - must attach yarn sample.

    Sponsorship: Carp Ridge Ecowellness Center

    4.

    Knitted hat, any style - must attach yarn sample.

    5.

    Knitted scarf using "bulky yarn", minimum 36" - must attach yarn sample.

    6.

    Infinity scarf - must attach yarn sample.

    Sponsorship: Rivington-Howie Realty Ltd.

    Sponsorship: Gail Hill

    7.

    Knitted headband - must attach yarn sample.

    8.

    Any article of arm or finger knitting - must attach yarn sample

    Sponsorship: Donridge Farms

    9.

    Any article of knitting that is not listed above- Must attach yarn sample.

    10.

    Beginner Project Project completed by a beginner three or less items of this type made by exhibitor

    Knitted for Juniors - 16 years and under:

    *All entries must have a sample of yarn attached to avoid disqualification*

    Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4 - Unless otherwise noted

    11.

    Knitted headband - ages 16 years & younger, must attach yarn sample.

    12.

    Slouch Hat - ages 16 years & younger, must attach yarn sample.

    13.

    Knitted dishcloth - ages 16 years & younger, must attach yarn sample.

    COMMUNITY PROJECT

    126.

    Hand knitted winter scarf or hat article. Entries will be given to West Carleton Food Bank to be enclosed with snowsuits in Christmas Baskets for families in need. This class will be judged and ribbons only awarded. Entries will become the property of the Carp Agricultural Society. The Carp Agricultural Society appreciates your participation in this community project.

    CROCHETED CLASSES:

    *All entries must have a sample of yarn attached to avoid disqualification*

    Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4 - Unless otherwise noted

    14.

    Crocheted chunky blanket - must attach yarn sample

    Sponsorship: Shouldice Mechanical Inc.

    15.

    Crocheted messy bun hat - must attach yarn sample

    16.

    Amigurumi toy - must attach yarn sample

    17.

    Crocheted headband/ear warmers - must attach yarn sample

    Sponsorship: Linda Downey

    18.

    Baby afghan - not larger than 35" X 45", must attach yarn sample

    Sponsorship: Rivington-Howie Realty Ltd.

    19.

    Any other crocheted article not listed above - must attach yarn sample

    Crocheted for Juniors - 16 years and under:

    *All entries must have a sample of yarn attached to avoid disqualification*

    Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4 - Unless otherwise noted

    20.

    Crocheted Infant Blanket - must attach yarn sample

    Sponsorship: Linda Downey

    21.

    Crocheted coaster - any shape, must attach yarn sample

    22.

    Crocheted mug cozy - must attach yarn sample

    Sponsorship: Fred & Jill Caldwell And Family

    NEEDLEWORK & SEWING CLASSES:

    Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4 - Unless otherwise noted

    23.

    Article of needlework (cross stitch, crewel, needlepoint or other, labelled)

    24.

    Canvas tote/Market Bag

    Sponsorship: Catherine's Heritage Santa Dolls

    25.

    Needlework Christmas ornament

    Sponsorship: Fred & Jill Caldwell And Family

    26.

    Something new from something old

    Sponsorship: Rivington-Howie Realty Ltd.

    27.

    An article of smocking

    Sponsorship: Rivington-Howie Realty Ltd.

    28.

    Blanket for a child

    Sponsorship: Rivington-Howie Realty Ltd.

    29.

    Article of latch hooking

    Sponsorship: C.A. Bruce Insurance Broker Ltd.

    30.

    Article of rug hooking using yarn/wool and or cloth strips

    Sponsorship: C.A. Bruce Insurance Broker Ltd.

    31.

    Masquerade Mask

    Sponsorship: C.A. Bruce Insurance Broker Ltd.

    32.

    Placemats - Set of 4

    Sponsorship: Shouldice Mechanical Inc.

    33.

    Handmade baby sleep sack

    Needlework & Sewing for Juniors - 16 years and under:

    Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4 - Unless otherwise noted

    34.

    Easy sew infinity scarf

    35.

    Purse or backpack using recycled denim

    Sponsorship: C.A. Bruce Insurance Broker Ltd.

    36.

    Handmade floor mat Craft or find an antique item from the kitchen to stump the Judge from the older days

    Sponsorship: C.A. Bruce Insurance Broker Ltd.

    37.

    An Item Not Listed

    CRAFT CLASSES:

    Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4 - Unless otherwise noted

    38.

    Homemade candles (2)

    Sponsorship: Linda Downey

    39.

    Tie Dye item

    40.

    Item made with Cricut

    Sponsorship: C.A. Bruce Insurance Broker Ltd.

    41.

    Tik Tok Craft - Please include a screen shot of completed craft on Tik Tok

    Sponsorship: C.A. Bruce Insurance Broker Ltd.

    42.

    Decorated face/switch plate

    Sponsorship: Don & Sharon Roper

    43.

    Mason Jar Project

    Sponsorship: Linda Downey

    44.

    Decorated wreath - ready to be hung with hook

    Sponsorship: Linda Downey

    45.

    Windchimes made with Recycled Materials

    Sponsorship: Linda Downey

    46.

    As seen on Pinterest - Include a printed copy of the pin

    47.

    Wooden sign with saying or quote - ready to be hung Max 12"x12''

    48.

    Fall centrepiece for dinner table using a pumpkin or gourd - Max 12" diameter

    49.

    Handmade Jewelry - earrings and necklace to be displayed on a stand

    Sponsorship: Linda Downey

    50.

    Beaded article - identify what the article is

    51.

    Wedding Invitation - traditional or contemporary - no envelope

    Sponsorship: Fred & Jill Caldwell And Family

    52.

    Any craft or picture using buttons

    Sponsorship: C.A. Bruce Insurance Broker Ltd.

    53.

    Art piece using rocks 12" x 12"

    Sponsorship: Linda Downey

    54.

    Pinecone gnome ornaments Ready to hang - group of 3

    Sponsorship: Linda Downey

    55.

    Decorated stepping stone

    56.

    Collection of 3 sock puppets Named

    Craft Classes for Seniors - 65 and over:

    Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4 - Unless otherwise noted

    57.

    Glass Gem Sun Catcher

    58.

    Craft Stick Christmas tree max 12" in height

    Sponsorship: Fred & Jill Caldwell And Family

    59.

    Table Centrepiece using an etched pumpkin

    Sponsorship: Fred & Jill Caldwell And Family

    PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES

    RULES:

    • 1 exhibit may be processed by commercial processing but must be taken by exhibitor. Photographs will be judged on imagination, focus, exposure, composition & interest.
    • 1 picture per category. Can be either black & white or colour.
    • Pictures must be 5" X 7" in size and must be mounted on white bristol board with a 1" border (ie. a 5" X 7" photograph would be mounted on a 7" X 9" bristol board.) There should be no marks or printing on the cardboard.
    • New photos only (not shown before).
    • No date stamps showing on the photos.

    Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4

    60.

    Life's a beach

    Sponsorship: Fred & Jill Caldwell And Family

    61.

    Sunrise and Sunset 2 photos mounted on 8x20 bristol board

    Sponsorship: Fred & Jill Caldwell And Family

    62.

    She thinks my tractor's sexy

    63.

    Wacky Weather

    Sponsorship: Dorothy Morrison

    64.

    Outstanding in your field - Photo showing personal accomplishment

    65.

    Re-Emergence

    66.

    The coolest place you have ever been

    67.

    My favourite things 3 photos displayed on bristol board, max size 14x14

    PHOTOGRAPHY FOR JUNIORS - 16 YEARS AND UNDER

    • Photos must be taken by a junior photographer.
    • New photos only (not shown before)
    • Read category carefully.
    • No date stamps showing on the photos.

    Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4, Ribbons to 6th place for Junior Classes

    68.

    My pet at their best!

    69.

    Agriculture @ work

    70.

    Happy Harvest - group of 3 photos displayed on bristol board, max 14"x14"

    71.

    Perfect Petals a photo of a flower

    Document Image

    ART CLASSES:

    Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8 - Unless otherwise noted

    72.

    Pencil Sketch - min. size 8 1/2'' x 11", framed & ready to be hung

    73.

    Oil or acrylic painting - framed, any size & ready to be hung

    74.

    Mixed media - framed, any size & ready to be hung

    75.

    Painting of any animal - Watercolor or Acrylic In Memory of Mrs Roseanne Facchin

    Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $5

    Sponsorship: Karen Watts

    Art Classes for Juniors - 16 years and under - Ribbons to 6th place:

    Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8 - Unless otherwise noted

    76.

    Pencil Sketch - min. size 8 1/2" X 11", framed & ready to be hung

    77.

    Painted Pumpkin or gourd

    78.

    Origami flowers At least 2

    WOODWORKING CLASSES:

    Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4 - Unless otherwise noted

    79.

    Cutting Board

    80.

    2 articles of Doll House Furniture

    81.

    Chacuterie Board

    82.

    Step Stool

    83.

    Pallet Sign

    84.

    Wood turning bowl

    85.

    Wood carved walking stick

    86.

    Any other woodworking article

    QUILTS - Including SPECIAL CLASSES:

    HELPFUL REMINDERS:

    • Check your measurements and read category carefully.
    • Ensure names of exhibitors are covered.
    • Only wall hangings should have "sleeves"

    Note for classes 100,101, 102 & 104: See Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Rules and Regulations- Re: Machine Quilting and Hand Quilting.

    MRS.T. R. RIVINGTON MEMORIAL TROPHY

    A trophy in memory of Mrs.T.R. Rivington will be awarded to the quilt judged Best of Show from the classes below. Donated by her family.

    Class 100 - 108:

    Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $12 - Unless otherwise noted

    100.

    Traditional designed quilt - Min. size 72" x 90", 324" perimeter Any technique, hand quilted. To be considered for OAAS, see their Rules and Regulations.

    101.

    Hand quilted quilt - any technique To be considered for OAAS, see their Rules and Regulations.

    102.

    Domestic machine quilted quilt - Any technique, & min. size 324" perimeter To be considered for OAAS, see their Rules and Regulations.

    103.

    Rag Quilt

    104.

    Quilt - Machine quilted by a longarm quilting machine Any technique, name of quilt maker & name of commercial quilter if applicable. To be considered for OAAS, see their Rules and Regulations.

    105.

    Quilted table runner Max 40'' length

    106.

    Quilt for Cancer Champions - Hand quilted by 2 or more people - any pattern, min size 324" perimeter Hand or Machine Quilted - Donated to Ruddy Shenkman Hospice to comfort Champions

    107.

    Ugly or Crazy Quilt - any size, perimeter minimum of 180"

    Sponsorship: Shouldice Mechanical Inc.

    108.

    Pre-cut quilt ie. Jelly Roll, Charm, attach label or copy of label - Any size

    Sponsorship: Linda Downey

    Class 110 -119:

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $9, 3rd: $7 - Unless otherwise noted

    110.

    Quilt - Any method, top only

    111.

    Crib quilt - pieced or appliqued, hand or machine quilted

    Sponsorship: Fred & Jill Caldwell And Family

    112.

    Quilted wall hanging - any size

    113.

    Create anything that was not listed

    Sponsorship: Shirley Dawson

    114.

    Hand quilted collaboration quilt 2 or more people involved in piecing or quilting

    Sponsorship: Linda Downey

    115.

    Machine quilted collaboration quilt 2 or more people involved in piecing or quilting

    116.

    Quilt Block Any 12.5 quilt block

    Sponsorship: George & Isabel Wilson

    117.

    Lap quilt hand quilted min size 200 perimeter

    118.

    Lap quilt machine quilted max perimeter 200

    119.

    Generations in one photo Framed

    120.

    Decorated Horse Shoe

    121.

    Place Setting Contest "Celebrating Grandma's 80th Birthday" Table appointments, table covering and place setting. Table will be provided for displaying. max size 24" x 30"

    Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $30

    122.

    Carp Fair Community Quilt Block: Tilt -A-Whirl "Tilt -A-whirl" any method Tilt- A-Whirl
    reflect fun and frivolity as families make memories and kids are laughing. Fabrics
    have been chosen to represent the fun memories and traditions made as we
    celebrate Carp Fairs colours.
    • Blocks must be 12.5'' square unfinished (to allow for a ¼ inch seam allowance when assembled)
    • One block per exhibitor
    • Blocks may be any method or design
    • Seven fabrics are included in your package; use as many of them as you like
    • Please do not add any material, using only those which have been provided
    • All blocks will become property of the Carp Fair
    • Blocks will be used to make a quilt or quilted item(s) to be raffled at the 2024 Carp Fair
    • All quilter's names will be included on the back of the finished item(s)
    • Please return any unused fabric to the Carp Fair Office or bring it with you when submitting your entry at the Fair

    Thank you for entering!

    Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $30, others: $20

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    Women's Institute Work

    WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

    SECTION 33

    Director in Charge: Faye Potter - potterfarms@sympatico.ca (613-410-5490)

    Annie Craig - annie@gadar.ca (613-558-8286)

    Trish Shantz - trishshantz@outlook.com (613-296-1445)

    If you have any questions, please contact the Director in Charge

    A list of entries must be in the Carp Fair Office by 8 p.m. on Monday, September 23rd, 2024, in order that entries may be processed. Exhibits are to be brought to the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, from 6p.m. – 8:30p.m., or before 9:30a.m. on Thursday, September 26th. Judging takes place on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 starting at 10a.m. and is closed to the public. Exhibits need to be removed between 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 29th, 2024. The Carp Agricultural Society will not be responsible for exhibits left on the Society premises after 6p.m. on Sunday.

    • Minimum (10) items shown with bonus points for showing all (16) items.
    • Register under Women's Institute, in care under your name
    • A Grand Champion ribbon will be awarded to the Institute with the most points. For entering, each institute will receive $6.00 plus an additional $10.00 will be awarded in memory of Mrs.T.R. Rivington, donated by the family.
    • The displays will be judged on presentation prior to judging. Props can be used for display only.
    • The Public Health Act (sec.32) states “Hazardous food … shall be maintained, transported and offered for sale at a temperature not lower than 5 degrees Celsius or not higher than 60 degrees Celsius.” Because of these regulations there will be no bake sale at the time of lifting of exhibits.

    Carp Fair Prize Money and Membership

    • Admin Share - Carp Fair deducts 10% of the prize money earned.
    • Membership:
      • Children and youth 17 years of age and younger - FREE
      • Adults 18 years of age and older - $10 membership.
    • Membership must accompany entries unless retained from last year's prize money. Membership is also deducted from prize money earned for next consecutive year should the exhibitor earn over $10.00 as an adult.
    • Entries to be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/carpfair or an entry form may be submitted to the Carp Fair Office.
    • If there is a discrepancy or if you have any questions, please contact the Carp Fair office.

    THIS YEAR'S THEME IS AUTUMN'S ARRIVAL

    Womens Institute - Must be a Women's Institue member to exhibit

    Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4 - Unless otherwise noted

    Overall:

    1.

    Best Overall Display Displays will be judged on the presentation prior to judging, props can be used for display only.

    Prizes: 1st: $30, others: $20

    Sponsorship: Goldie Mohr Ltd.

    Classes:

    2.

    Composed Song Verses (no more than 3) containing the meaning of WI workings, to the tune of "This Land is Your Land." On unlined paper and handwritten, mounte

    3.

    One handmade Pillowcase No larger than 18"x18" , can be stuffed or not .. must include samples of materials used. (may be quilted, pieced, appli

    4.

    Create a Jack'o'Lantern your choice of materials eg paper Mache, wood etc.

    5.

    Floral Table Centerpiece real flowers, max 6 " high/12" long

    6.

    Scrapbook Page A Day at the Fair 12"x12" in a protective covering

    7.

    Tree Leaf Collection minimum 5, pressed and named on ½ sheet of Bristol board ,(any colour)

    8.

    An arrangement of grasses, "wild"flowers, cattails etc. suitable for hall or entry table.

    9.

    A" WELCOME "sign for outdoor use that would be used in your home's autumn display

    10.

    Twig Art max 12"x12", mounted , framed

    11.

    Quilt Block "Flying Geese" 12 ½ "x 12 ½" unfinished edge ( includes ¼" seam allowance) , mounted so that the inside can be easily seen

    12.

    Lap Blanket knitted minimum 36"x40"

    13.

    Bread and Butter Pickles 250 ml preserving jar

    14.

    Salsa 250 ml preserving jar with a decorative recipe included (but not judged)

    15.

    Pumpkin Spice Muffins 3 muffins, plated

    16.

    Ginger Cookies 5 cookies, plated

    Home Brewing Wine and Beer Department

    HOME BREWING WINE & BEER DEPARTMENT

    SECTION 34

    Director in Charge: Faye Potter– 613-410-5490, Potterfarms5490@gmail.com

    If you have any questions, please contact the Director in Charge

    THANK YOU TO NAPOLI'S CAFE FOR BEING THE MAJOR SPONSOR OF THE HOME BREWING DEPARTMENT

    A list of entries must be in the Carp Fair Office by 8 p.m. on Monday, September 23rd, 2024, in order that entries may be processed. Exhibits are to be brought to the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, from 6p.m. – 8:30p.m., or before 9:30a.m. on Thursday, September 26th. Judging takes place on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 starting at 10a.m. and is closed to the public. Exhibits need to be removed between 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 29th, 2024. The Carp Agricultural Society will not be responsible for exhibits left on the Society premises after 6p.m. on Sunday.

    Carp Fair Prize Money and Membership

    • Admin Share - Carp Fair deducts 10% of the prize money earned.
    • Membership:
      • Children and youth 17 years of age and younger - FREE
      • Adults 18 years of age and older - $10 membership.
    • Membership must accompany entries unless retained from last year's prize money. Membership is also deducted from prize money earned for next consecutive year should the exhibitor earn over $10.00 as an adult.
    • Entries to be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/carpfair or an entry form may be submitted to the Carp Fair Office.
    • If there is a discrepancy or if you have any questions, please contact the Carp Fair office.


    From the winning entries a "Best of Show" will be chosen for both wine and beer

    JUDGING STANDARDS BOOKS - The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies, OAAS, Ontario Fairs, Horticulture Judging Standards may be ordered for a $5.00 fee. Please contact Vince Brennan at oaasofficemanager@gmail.com or 613-395-2465.

    The Public Health Act (sec.32) states “Hazardous food … shall be maintained, transported and offered for sale at a temperature not lower than 5 degrees Celsius or not higher than 60 degrees Celsius.” Because of these regulations there will be no sale of products after the fair.

    Wine Rules: (Classes 1- 7)

    1. Recipes may be original or from any other source - brewed exclusively at home.
    2. Each entry is to be exhibited in a 750 ml bottle with no label or other decorations on it.
    3. Each brewer may enter all categories.
    4. There will be a 1st, 2nd & 3rd prize in each category, however, if in any one category none of the entries are deemed acceptable, no award will be given.

    Beer Rules: (Classes 8-11)

    1. Exhibits must be entered in one (1) glass or plastic beer bottles per category, per exhibitor.

    Home Brewing Wine & Beer

    Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8

    Classes:

    1.

    Red table wine - regular kits

    Sponsorship: Carp Chiropractic Clinic

    2.

    White table wine - regular kits

    3.

    Red premium - kit or juice

    4.

    White premium - kit or juice

    5.

    Country or Fruit wine

    6.

    Red wine - any source made at a B O P only

    7.

    White wine - any source made at a B O P only

    8.

    Lagers

    9.

    Ales

    10.

    Cider - still

    11.

    Cider - sparkling

    Sponsorship: Napoli's Cafe

    Eggs Department

    EGG DEPARTMENT

    SECTION 35

    Director in Charge: Faye Potter– 613-410-5490, Potterfarms5490@gmail.com

    If you have any questions, please contact the Director in Charge.

    A list of entries must be in the Carp Fair Office by 8 p.m. on Monday, September 23rd, 2024, in order that entries may be processed. Exhibits are to be brought to the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, from 6p.m. – 8:30p.m., or before 9:30a.m. on Thursday, September 25th. Judging takes place on Thursday, September 25th, 2024 starting at 10a.m. and is closed to the public. Exhibits need to be removed between 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 29th, 2024. The Carp Agricultural Society will not be responsible for exhibits left on the Society premises after 6p.m. on Sunday.

    Carp Fair Prize Money and Membership

    • Admin Share - Carp Fair deducts 10% of the prize money earned.
    • Membership:
      • Children and youth 17 years of age and younger - FREE
      • Adults 18 years of age and older - $10 membership.
    • Membership must accompany entries unless retained from last year's prize money. Membership is also deducted from prize money earned for next consecutive year should the exhibitor earn over $10.00 as an adult.
    • Entries to be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/carpfair or an entry form may be submitted to the Carp Fair Office.
    • If there is a discrepancy or if you have any questions, please contact the Carp Fair office.

    JUDGING STANDARDS BOOKS

    - The Ontario Association of Agriculture Societies, OAAS, Ontario Fairs, Agriculture & Homecraft Judging Standards may be ordered for a $5.00 fee. Please contact Vince Brennan at oaasofficemanager@gmail.com or 613-395-2495.

    The Public Health Act (sec.32) states “Hazardous food … shall be maintained, transported and offered for sale at a temperature not lower than 5 degrees Celsius or not higher than 60 degrees Celsius.” Because of these regulations there will be no bake sale at the time of lifting of exhibits.

    Professional exhibitors are prohibited from entry in these classes.

    Please read class specifications carefully.

    Eggs

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, others: $5

    Classes:

    1.

    One dozen large hen eggs - White grade A

    2.

    One dozen large eggs - Brown grade A

    3.

    One dozen coloured eggs

    4.

    One dozen duck eggs

    4-H

    4-H DEPARTMENT

    Carleton 4-H Association contact: Lynda McCuaig gvm@rogers.com (613-371-0209)

    Directors in Charge:

    David Johnston - dtjohnston50@gmail.com (613-880-3145)

    Kyle Lueders - kylelueders@hotmail.com (613-552-9586)

    If you have any questions, please contact the Director in Charge

    Make your entries online at carpfair.ca


    4-H in Ontario is dedicated to the personal development of youth while providing a positive impact on volunteers and communities in Ontario. 4-H members are encouraged to develop self-confidence, a sense of responsibility and a positive self-image in a safe and encouraging environment; helped to develop their skills in communications, leadership, problem solving and goal setting; and offered the opportunity to learn about almost everything through club projects. Specific knowledge and skills are learned through projects that cover topics such as arts and culture, technology and science, livestock and agriculture, financial management, food preparation and nutrition, recreational activities, career and self-esteem development.

    The Cloverbud program is an opportunity for youth ages 6 - 8 to learn about all facets of 4-H Ontario projects. Cloverbud Program is hands-on, activity-based program that covers a wide variety of topics, including agricultural, food, crafts, life-skills, environment and science. By participation in the Cloverbud program, participants are able to get a taste for the topics covered in 4-H projects while developing an understanding of 4-H values.

    General Rules and Regulations:

    1. Participation in the 4-H section is open to youth enrolled in the 4-H program in Ottawa Carleton who are between the ages of 9 and 21 years as of January 1, 2023 unless otherwise stated in the Prize list.

    2. Participation in the Cloverbud classes is open to Cloverbud members in Ottawa Carleton who are between the ages of 6-8 as of January 1, 2023.

    3. 4-H Club members may exhibit in the open classes of the fair by complying with the regulations of the Fair.

    4. The 4-H committee reserves the right to refuse any entry, which in their opinion, is not in the best interest of the 4-H. The 4-H committee reserves the right to call in a veterinarian for a professional opinion should the need arise.

    5. All participants in the 4-H section are expected to act and co-operate by showing good manners and behaviour at all times. Persons not complying with this rule will be dealt with by the committee.

    6.4-H livestock exhibitors are encouraged to display a Canadian 4-H sign whenever possible above their entries the day on which they show their animals and exhibits.

    7. 4-H livestock entries must comply with the health standards of the Fair and 4-H livestock health policies.

    8. Exhibits and entries to be placed in the exhibit hall building on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, between 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm and picked up on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 5:30 pm. ALL 4-H MEMBERS EXHIBITING ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PICKING UP THEIR OWN ENTRIES unless prior arrangements have been made with the club leaders.

    9. EXHIBITS ELIGIBLE FOR THE REGIONAL 4-H SHOW WILL BE IDENTIFIED BY THE JUDGE AT THE TIME OF JUDGING.

    10.4-H Tie-ups will be allowed into the barn starting at 7:00 pm Wednesday evening.

    11. The Carp Agricultural Society will charge a $25 fee for any animal that comes to the Fair without a CIFA tag.

    4-H COMMITTEE

    Ottawa-Carleton 4-H Association Fair Programs Committee: ALL 4-H leaders of the Ottawa Carleton 4-H Association are responsible for the implementation of the 4-H and Cloverbud member shows and projects within the 4-H program at Carp Fair.

    Local Achievement Days

    All 4-H members must participate in an Achievement Program approved by the Carleton 4-H Association in order to receive credit for their 4-H project. Creditable entries are eligible for the 4-H Regional Championship Show held at Metcalfe Fair on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Members will be notified by their leader of eligibility. It will be the responsibility of the 4-H member to advise their leader immediately if they elect not to attend the 4-H Regional Championship Show.


    4-H FIELD CROPS, HORTICULTURE & LIFE SKILLS

    P.T. Sullivan Agro Inc. is the major sponsor of 4-H at Carp Fair

    All 4-H members in Ottawa Carleton taking a 4-H Field Crop or Horticulture project must exhibit their project entry at the Carp Fair. 4-H Field Crop & Horticulture members must enter ONE project crop grown on a 2023 member/club plot in one of the following project classes: (Note: - Additional entries must be entered in the Open Classes provided by the fair and abide by their rules. Members may exhibit only ONE type of project (i.e. potatoes) in the county per year.)

    Items that are not finished properly in the opinion of the judge will be disqualified. Please ensure that all pictures on posters and exhibits are properly attached prior to coming to the fair. (Double sided tape is recommended.) -Canadian 4-H emblem is to be used. Leaders should make their members aware of the difference between Canadian and American emblems. Check the measurements for display boards. Boards with toppers (headers) often exceed the measurement requirements.



    Prize Money: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $3.00, 3rd - $2.00

    Points will be recorded by the Carleton 4-H Association Fair Committee and Prize Money will be distributed at the Fall 4-H Award Nights.

    4-H FIELD CROPS, FOODGRAINS, and HORTICULTURE MEMBERS

    Classes:

    1.

    GRAIN - 5 LBS (2.3 KG) BARLEY, OATS, SPRING/WINTER WHEAT, BEAN (ANY VARIETY)

    2.

    CORN - 10 EARS

    3.

    HAY - 1 FOUR-INCH FLAKE OF MACHINE BALED (NOT FROM A ROUND BALE) OF CUT HAY. Entry must be properly labelled for the appropriate class.
    i) First Cut Alfalfa - 85% or more alfalfa
    ii) First Cut Legume other than Alfalfa - 85% more legume
    iii) First Cut Legume & Grass - 70% & 30% either way
    iv) First Cut Grass - 85% or more grass.
    v) Second Cut Alfalfa or other Legume - 85% or more legume
    vi) Second Cut Mixed Legume & Grass - 70% & 30% either way.

    4.

    HAYLAGE OR CORN SILAGE - 5 LBS (2.3 KGS)

    5.

    SOYBEANS - 5 LBS (2.3 KGS)

    6.

    SOYBEANS - 3 STALKS WITH ROOTS ATTACHED, TIED TOGETHER SECURELY WITH STRING

    7.

    POTATOES - 10 TUBERS, VARIETY NAMED

    8.

    BAKING WITH BARLEY Cookies, Muffins, etc. - 3 Items per plate, may contain fruit. Display on a disposable plate inserted in a ziploc bag. Recipe included on a small recipe card

    9.

    A GRAIN SHEAF made with your 4-H grain project

    10.

    ANY HORTICULTURE PROJECT OR FIELD CROP APPROVED BY YOUR 4-H LEADER(S) NOTE: There are certain requirements or display - Herbs: a labelled collection of more than 3 and not more than 10 specimens - Beans, Carrots, Tomatoes (5 specimens on a disposable plate), Cucumbers: 3 specimens on a disposable plate, Pumpkins: 2 specimens (tied together) type to be identified. For further produce varieties and instructions refer to OAAS - Agriculture and Horticulture Judging Standards (revised 2013).

    11.

    WEED IDENTIFICATION POSTER OR BOOKLET - JUNIOR MEMBER 10 pressed weeds identified & labelled - poster approx. 22" X 28" (55.88 cm X 71.12 cm) a booklet should be standard size 1" binder or duo-tang. The "NEW" Canadian 4-H emblem (green & white) is to be located anywhere on the front of the poster.

    12.

    WEED IDENTIFICATION POSTER OR BOOKLET - SENIOR MEMBER 10 pressed weeds identified & labelled - poster approx. 22" X 28" (55.88 cm X 71.12 cm) a booklet should be standard size 1" binder or duo-tang. The "NEW" Canadian 4-H emblem (green & white) is to be located anywhere on the front of the poster.

    13.

    SEED IDENTIFICATION POSTER OR BOOKLET - JUNIOR MEMBER 10 seeds identified & labelled - poster approx. 22" X 28" (55.88 cm X 71.12 cm) a booklet should be standard size 1" binder or duo-tang. The "NEW" Canadian 4-H emblem (green & white) is to be located anywhere on the front of the poster.

    14.

    SEED IDENTIFICATION POSTER OR BOOKLET - SENIOR MEMBER 10 seeds identified & labelled - poster approx. 22" X 28" (55.88 cm X 71.12 cm) a booklet should be standard size 1" binder or duo-tang. The "NEW" Canadian 4-H emblem (green & white) is to be located anywhere on the front of the poster.

    15.

    SCRAPBOOK One page of scrap-booking displaying proper scrapbook design and techniques

    16.

    ARTICLE OF WOODWORKING - NO KITS

    17.

    PHOTO - 4 X 6, AGRICULTURE THEME, TAKEN BY A 4-H MEMBER. Photo printed on photo paper and mounted on a card stock.

    18.

    A BARN QUILT - NAME OF PATTERN IS OPTIONAL

    19.

    ANY BAKING ITEM - 3 ITEMS PER PLATE (i.e cookies, squares, muffins, biscuits, cupcakes or butter-tart with homemade tart shell) Must contain raisins and may contain nuts. Display on a small disposable plate inserted in a ziploc bag. Recipe included on a small recipe card and attached to all baking products.

    20.

    A COLLECTION OF YOUR OWN GARDEN VEGETABLES AND/OR HERBS. Attractively displayed in a basket and labelled (include at least 5 different varieties).

    21.

    ANY VEGETABLE - TO BE JUDGED ON PRESENTATION i.e. Correct number of specimens according to the horticulture judging handbook, cleanliness, etc.

    22.

    A POSTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY - A COLLECTION OF 8 TO 10 PHOTOS Mounted and labelled relating to a 4-H project completed in the 4-H year. (Note: photos must be printed on a photo paper.)

    23.

    A "ME" POSTER A collection of photos/pictures and a typewritten one page (8.5 X 11) article telling about yourself mounted on a bristol board approx. 22" X 28" (55.88 cm X 71.12 cm).

    24.

    ANY CRAFT ITEM FROM A 4-H PROJECT THIS YEAR (2024)

    25.

    AN ARTICLE OF NEEDLEWORK Knitting, crocheting, cross stitchery, hooking, felting, etc

    26.

    6 PIECES OF CHOCOLATE FUDGE - include recipe

    27.

    A POSTER RELATING TO A 4-H PROJECT COMPLETED IN 2024 NOTE: Poster size - Approx. 22" x 28" (55.99 cm x 71.12 cm) must be following. Poster must Display the "new" Canadian 4-H emblem, which may be found on either 4-H Canada or 4-H Ontario websites, is to appear on the front of the poster. JUNIOR member - age 9-14 as of January 1st of current year, SENIOR member - age 15 and over as of January 1st of current year.

    28.

    ARTISTIC DISPLAY - DEPICT A TOPIC RELATED TO 4-H USING SEEDS, GRAINS AND FIELD CROP MATERIALS. Display must be mounted on plywood with size not to exceed 15'' by 15'' (37cm by 38cm) by 1.5'' (4cm). Oversize exhibits will be disqualified. The materials used do not have to be produced by the exhibitor but must be produced in Ontario. Will be scored on: Creativity= 50%, Materials- 35%, Neatness= 15%. Junior member is age 9 to 14 as of January 1st of the current year; SENIOR member is age 15 and over as of January 1st of the current year.

    29.

    A CRAFT COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CLOVERBUD CLUB Must be a member of Cloverbuds to participate

    30.

    4-H MEMBER EXHIBIT Topic related to 4-H project completed in 2024. Table space of 36''x30'' will be provided for the exhibt. Exhibit should not exceed 42 inches in height and should be free standing.

    2023 4-H LIVESTOCK ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMS

    1. Open to 2023 4-H members with a livestock project.

    2. Conformation and showmanship classes will be judged.

    3. Creditable entries are eligible for the 4-H Regional Championship show. A) Must be the original animal nominated before June 1st and shown by the listed 4-H member at the Achievement Day. B) Must be shown by the listed 4-H member in the Showmanship classes.

    4. Awards will be presented to the Top Overall Showperson and First Year Showpersons in each of the Livestock Shows.

    All 4-H members must participate in an Achievement Program approved by the Carleton 4-H Association in order to receive credit for their 4-H project.

    Creditable entries are eligible for the 4-H Regional Championship Show at Metcalfe Fair, Saturday September 30, 2023. Members will be notified by their leader of eligibility. It will be the responsibility of the 4-H member to advise their leader immediately if they elect not to attend the 4-H Regional Championship Show.


    4-H DAIRY ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

    Friday, September 22, 2023

    Calves to be on the grounds and in place by 8:00 am

    Dairy Show: 10:00 am start, Argue Show Pavilion

    1. Calves to be on the grounds and in place by 8:00 am.

    2. 4-H members should wear clean white pants and shirts, safe footwear (no running shoes) and show harnesses. No hats will be allowed.

    3. ALL 4-H livestock projects must be trained and prepared by the 4-H member only.

    4. Under no circumstances should an animal exhibiting signs of transmittable disease be taken to an Achievement Day. In the event of an animal unable to participate in the Achievement Program, because of health problems, the member will be given credit for completion of the club. Written notification of the health problem must be given to Lynda McCuaig, the day of the show. The member will be allowed to show another 4-H member's calf in the Showmanship Class. Animals that were nominated by June 1st and are unable to show at Achievement Day will not by eligible to attend any out of county events

    WEST CARLETON 4-H BEEF ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

    Friday, September 22nd, 2023 - 11:00 am Argue Show Pavilion

    Sponsors

    Barbara Vance – Novice Showperson: Sandra Lawson

    Bennie Vance – Reserve Novice Showperson – Debbie Mohr-Caldwell

    Junior & Reserve Showperson – Goldie Mohr Ltd.

    Intermediate & Reserve Showperson – Goldie Mohr Ltd.

    Senior & Reserve Showperson – Goldie Mohr Ltd.

    Blyth Massey Memorial - Grand Champion Beef Showperson – Aubrie Mowat

    Reserve Grand Champion Showperson – M&R Feeds - Barry & Lana Dean

    1. Open to 2023 West Carleton 4-H beef members.

    2. Calves to be on the grounds and in place by 8:00 am.

    3. 4-H members must wear dark pants (no blue jeans), safe footwear (no running shoes), a white shirt, and show harness or belt clip. No hats will be allowed.

    4. Further information to be given by 4-H Leader Abby Argue-Findlay (613-296-8290)

    4-H TIE-UP COMPETITION

    1. Open to all Dairy and Beef 4-H Clubs exhibiting livestock at Achievement Day

    2. Judging to take place several times while the 4-H Dairy and Beef livestock projects are at Achievement Day.

    3. Judging to be based on: A) Appearance (50) - General appearance of animals, including bedding, feed, equipment as deemed necessary, safety and cleanliness. B) Attitude/Team Effort (50) - Attitude of members, courtesy, completeness of information. C) 4-H Leaders have received copies of the judging criteria.

    4. ALL 4-H members must tie their calves together as a club unit. No exceptions will be granted.

    Prize Money: 1st - $20.00, 2nd - $15.00, 3rd - $12.00, and $10.00 to remaining entries. Prize Money will be distributed at the 4-H Award Nights.

    4-H MARKET HOG ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

    Saturday, September 23, 2023 - 1:00 pm Show, 5:00 pm Sale

    1. Open to 2023 Carleton 4-H market hog members.

    2. Conformation and Showmanship classes will be judged

    3. For more information contact 4-H leaders Tanya Boyd 613-831-2431 or Abigail Argue-Findlay 613-296-8290;

    4-H SHEEP ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

    Sunday, September 24, 2023 - 10:00 am Sheep Barn

    1. Open to 2023 West Carleton 4-H Sheep members

    2. Conformation and Showmanship classes will be judged

    3. For more information contact 4-H leaders Gordon McCord 613-227-8955 or Jolene Dickson 613-859-2323

    4-H RABBIT ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

    Friday September 22, 2023 – 10:00 am Chaldome

    1. Open to 2023 Carleton 4-H Rabbit members

    2. Conformation and Showmanship classes will be judged.

    3. For more information contact 4-H Leader: Tanya Boyd 613-831-2431

    4-H HORSE ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

    Sunday, September 24, 2023 - 9:00 am Heavy Horse Ring

    1. Open to 2023 Carleton 4-H Horse members

    2. Conformation and Showmanship classes will be judged.

    3. For further information contact 4-H Leader: Tanya Boyd 613-831-2431

    4-H SHOWMANSHIP SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN

    Sponsor: Corteva AgriScience Patron Sponsor: Barbara Vance

    Each year at Carp Fair, 4-H members compete in livestock competitions to be awarded Grand Champion Showperson in their class. Whether the club project is Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Horse, Swine or Rabbit, the competition is intense and the honour is huge. The 4-H Motto is “Learn to do by Doing”

    In 2023, 4-H Clubs in Carleton, in cooperation with Carp Fair and our sponsors are hosting a new Competition the 4-H Showmanship Showcase Showdown. The Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion showperson from each of the commodities shown during a 4-H event at the fair will be eligible to show all livestock commodities and be scored by qualified judges.

    After all the scores have been tallied, a Carp Fair 4-H Showmanship Showcase Showdown Champion will be declared.

    Date: Sunday September 24, 2023 (Sunday of Carp Fair)

    Time: 4:00 pm -5:00 pm

    Location: Argue Show Pavilion

    A more detailed process will be shared with 4-H club members and 4-H leader prior to Carp Fair.

    Carp Fairgrounds Premise I.D # ON4210863

    Antiques & Collectibles

    ANTIQUES and COLLECTIBLES - NEW

    SECTION 36

    Director in Charge: Faye Potter - potterfarms5490@gmail.com (phone number)

    If you have any questions, please contact the Director in Charge

    THANKS TO JOHN O’NEILL, AUCTIONEER, FOR BEING THE SPONSOR OF THE ANTIQUES and COLLECTIBLES DEPARTMENT.

    A list of entries must be in the Carp Fair Office by 8 p.m. on Monday, September 23rd, 2024, in order that entries may be processed. Exhibits are to be brought to the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, from 6p.m. – 8:30p.m., or before 9:30a.m. on Thursday, September 26th. Judging takes place on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 starting at 10a.m. and is closed to the public. Exhibits need to be removed between 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 29th, 2024. The Carp Agricultural Society will not be responsible for exhibits left on the Society premises after 6p.m. on Sunday.

    Rules:

    1. Amateurs only may enter – No dealers
    2. All Antique entries to pre-date 1950. Condition and age to be considered.
    3. All Collectible entries will be at least 54 years old.
    4. Small Cracks or flaws will not disqualify.
    5. Historical interest and approximate age of entry would be appreciated but is not necessary for a prize. This may be indicated on the tag.
    6. Please mount certificates and photos on black bristol board with a one inch border around them.
    7. Place small entries on a small tray or box. This is for security and display and will not influence judging.
    8. Attach tags securely, but still allow for judging.
    9. For safety, articles are not to be removed by anyone other than the owner. Secure small items with a protective bag or covering.
    10. Note: Articles will be exhibited in the long hall and displayed behind screens. The hall will be locked each evening. We will take the best possible care to safeguard the article but cannot be responsible for articles or accidents to them.

    All other rules of Homecraft Division will apply.

    Carp Fair Prize Money and Membership

    • Admin Share - Carp Fair deducts 10% of the prize money earned.
    • Membership:
      • Children and youth 17 years of age and younger - FREE
      • Adults 18 years of age and older - $10 membership.
    • Membership must accompany entries unless retained from last year's prize money. Membership is also deducted from prize money earned for next consecutive year should the exhibitor earn over $10.00 as an adult.
    • Entries to be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/carpfair or an entry form may be submitted to the Carp Fair Office.
    • If there is a discrepancy or if you have any questions, please contact the Carp Fair office.

    ANTIQUES CLASS Articles in these classes must Pre-date 1950

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 (10% kept by the fair)

    Classes:

    1.

    Mustache cup

    2.

    Photo taken at the Carp Fair

    3.

    Spoon rest

    Sponsorship: Kathy McCord

    4.

    Hand egg beater

    5.

    Egg cups

    (2 matching)

    6.

    Baby Shoes

    7.

    Diary

    8.

    Photo of a One Room School

    9.

    Camera

    10.

    Dresser scarf

    11.

    Coal bucket

    12.

    Silver Cream & Sugar

    13.

    Tractor or farm calendar

    14.

    Old family picture

    15.

    Butter press

    16.

    Salt cellar

    17.

    Ice Skates

    18.

    Crumb Tray and Brush

    19.

    Salt & Pepper Shakers

    20.

    Spectacles (eyeglasses)

    COLLECTIBLES - Articles Must Date from the 1950’s or 1960’s

    21.

    Ash Tray

    22.

    Ladies Hat

    23.

    Men's Hat

    24.

    Dresser Set

    25.

    Footstool

    26.

    Cookie Jar

    27.

    Model Car

    28.

    Toy Farm Tractor

    29.

    Vinyl Records