2023 Homecraft and Agriculture Competitions

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Field Crop Department

FIELD CROP DEPARTMENT

SECTION 24

Directors in Charge:
Kyle Lueders - kylelueders@hotmail.com (613-552-9586)

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 8p.m. on Monday, September 18th, 2023, in order that entries may be processed. Exhibits are to be brought to the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023, from 6p.m. – 8:30p.m., or before 9:30a.m. on Thursday, September 21st, 2023. Judging takes place on Thursday, September 21st, 2023 starting at 10a.m. and is closed to the public. Exhibits need to be removed between 5:30p.m. – 6p.m. on Sunday, September 24th, 2023. 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:

The fields have been judged previously.
Please take note the specifications of the samples required to be judged.
Sample bags may be picked up at the fair office during office hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, before Wednesday, September 20th, 2023

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:

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

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

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

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 Sponsorship: Eastway Tank, Pump & Meter Ltd.
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: Kurtis Armstrong - kurtis.armstrong@hotmail.com (613-229-4004)

Judge: Amy LeRoy

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

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

Classes 1-3:

Prizes: $6, $5, $4

Potatoes, 3 Litre basket red brushed and named

Potatoes, White 3 litre basket brushed and named

Potatoes, Yellow, 3 litre basket brushed and named

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

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

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

Maple Syrup Department

MAPLE SYRUP DEPARTMENT

SECTION 27

Director in Charge: Jean Sullivan - jean@sullivanagro.ca (613-223-2477)

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.

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

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

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

Maple syrup candy - 6 soft or hard pieces displayed

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

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Honey Department

HONEY DEPARTMENT

SECTION 28

Director in Charge: Jean Sullivan - jean@sullivanagro.ca (613-223-2477)

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

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 2023 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%

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' 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:
Nicole Cavanagh - nikkicharlene95@gmail.com (613-282-9262)

Krista Jefferies - lkjeffe@sympatico.ca (613-355-4271)

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

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:

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.
All flowers and blooms exhibited must be grown by the exhibitor.
No purchased, plastic or silk flowers may be used.

HINTS FOR THE EXHIBITORS IN THIS SECTION:

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

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.	Pinkalicious- a collection of pink flowers- Using candy as accessories, example: lollypops, chocolate or your favourite treat!
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.	Built on Community - a collection of annuals and perennials- Found around your home and your community, decorated in a container, not to exceed 18''
43.	Muddy Boot - create an arrangment of any flowers in a recycled boot- A cheerful arrangement of bright & brilliant annuals & perennials. Can have plastic holder inside, not to exceed 18''
44.	Call of the wild - flower arrangement using wild flowers- Container of your choice

Special Classes - Individual Flower Arrangments:

No entry to exceed 12" width

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

100.	Gone Fishing - An arrangement including fishing items Sponsorship: West Carleton Garden Club
101.	Carp Fair Colours Arrangment of red and white Sponsorship: Janet Foley
102.	Head, Heart, Hands, Health - A green & white centerpiece for a 4-H event 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.	Hunt Camp (Males Only) - An arrangement using wild flowers and hunting materials. Container of your choice. Sponsorship: Janet Foley
105.	Ladies Night Out An arrangement of flowers, in a wine glass. 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.	Under the Sea Assortment of flowers in a fish bowl, feel free to decorate the inside of the bowl
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
The Green Thumb Award 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:
Ashley Wilson - ashley.wilson94@hotmail.com (613-880-7504)

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

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.

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) Sponsorship: Reta Campbell
2.	Dinner rolls - White - No glazing, 3 (consistent size and smooth) Sponsorship: Reta Campbell
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 Sponsorship: Reta Campbell

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" Sponsorship: Reta Campbell

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

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

102.

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

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

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 Sponsorship: Gail Hill
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 Sponsorship: Gail Hill

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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