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2018 HONEY & BEESWAX COMPETITION www.royalfair.org
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PRESIDENT’S LETTER
The 96th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair I would like to welcome all exhibitors to The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is a
celebrates excellence in agriculture, the 96th Royal. As the newly elected great Canadian tradition – now 96 years
food products and equine sport. This President and Chairman of The Board I young. By competing in The Royal, you
annual event welcomes exhibitors of am thrilled to preside over our 2018 Fair. are part of our tradition — and part of
many different livestock breeds and our future. I wish you every success in
The 2017 Fair was the most successful
agricultural products excited to compete the Royal competition of your choice in
Royal year on record. As a result, The
for championship titles, conduct business 2018. We appreciate your participation
Royal is investing in improving exhibitor
and interact with their colleagues. The and your loyalty. Rest assured that we
experience. Upgraded electrical and water
Royal also welcomes thousands of continue to work hard to create a best-in-
supply has been approved by the Board
spectators eager to explore and learn class experience for you. We look forward
of Directors and work is underway. The
about agriculture and food and interact to seeing you at The Royal.
Rob Flack, President upgrades to the Livestock Barn will allow
with producers. On behalf of The Royal’s
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair access to much needed services for beef Good luck to everyone and we will see you
staff, volunteers and Board of Directors, and dairy exhibitors. in the show ring!
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GENERAL INFORMATION
THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR
Main Reception (416) 263-3400
AGRICULTURE SHOW OFFICE HORSE SHOW
Agriculture Show Office Manager Angela Booth Malleau (416) 263-3418 Director, Equestrian & Breed Sport Christine Reupke (416) 263-3407
abooth@royalfair.org creupke@royalfair.org
active after September 10, 2018
Horse Show Manager Peter Doubleday (416) 263-3417
ADMINISTRATION Group Sales Coordinator Josh Baranowski (416) 263-3409
Chief Executive Officer Charlie Johnstone (416) 263-3401 jbaranowski@royalfair.org
cjohnstone@royalfair.org Director, Event & Broadcast Robert MacAskill (416) 263-3498
rmacaskill@royalfair.org
Manager, Corporate Projects Jennifer Tattersall (416) 263-3406
jtattersall@royalfair.org SPONSORSHIP SALES AND DEVELOPMENT
AGRICULTURE SHOW Director, Corporate Development Chris Sura (416) 263-3402
csura@royalfair.org
Director, Agriculture & Food Peter Hohenadel (416) 263-3482
phohenadel@royalfair.org Senior Manager, Corporate Development Caitlin O’Neill (416) 263-3437
coneill@royalfair.org
Manager, Agriculture & Food Trish McMahon Scott (416) 263-3440
tscott@royalfair.org COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS
Agriculture & Food Coordinator Shaniece Mitchell (416) 263- 3433 Manager, Commercial Exhibits Heather Sommer (416) 263-3455
smitchell@royalfair.org hsommer@royalfair.org
MARKETING
FINANCE
Manager, Marketing Bobby Arthur (416) 263-3411
Director, Finance Janet Scott (416) 263-3469
& Community Relations barthur@royalfair.org
jscott@royalfair.org
Financial Administrator Kelly Manning (416) 263-3496 HOSPITALITY
kmanning@royalfair.org Director, Hospitality & Special Events Tim Lilleyman (416) 263-3413
tlilleyman@royalfair.org
OPERATIONS
Manager, Operations Gabe Simms (416) 263-3408 FEATURE PROGRAMMING
gsimms@royalfair.org Manager, Features & Education Ana Stuart (416) 263-3495
astuart@royalfair.org
4GENERAL INFORMATION
MAILING ADDRESS SHIPPING ADDRESS ONTARIO HYDRO SAFETY REGULATIONS ATTENTION UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Royal Agricultural Winter Fair The Ontario Electrical Safety Code Rule 2-022, requires EXHIBITORS
39 Manitoba Drive Door 33, Manitoba Drive that all electrical equipment must be approved before it may
Enercare Centre Enercare Centre lawfully be advertised, displayed, offered for sale, sold, or oth- PAYMENT OF FEES
Exhibition Place Exhibition Place erwise disposed of or used in this Province. It is, therefore, 1. All fees must be paid in Canadian Funds.
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 the responsibility of each exhibitor to ensure that all electri- 2. In order to obtain maximum premium on US funds,
Canada Canada cal equipment in, on or about his/her booth comply with the (1) pay by credit card, VISA or MASTERCARD accepted
above regulations. This includes electrical merchandise as well or (2) purchase a Canadian Dollar Draft or Money Order
PARKING VIOLATIONS as lighting and display equipment. at your Bank or Post Office.
The RAWF will not be responsible for payment of parking 3. DO NOT SEND cheques drawn on US Banks marked
Should any of this equipment not comply, it is recommended
violations incurred by any person(s) prior to, during or after as “Payable in Canadian Dollars,” as we are unable to
that you request temporary permission to exhibit while the
the RAWF negotiate same. International exhibitors MUST pay the
necessary electrical approval certification is being sought: HST charges on their entries, as the service is being pro-
LIVESTOCK TRAILER PARKING Electrical Safety Authority vided in Canada.
Exhibitors’ livestock trailers will be parked OFF Exhibition Attn.: Provincial Code Engineer
grounds at no charge during the RAWF in designated lots 155 Matheson Road West CUSTOMS
assigned by The RAWF. A map to allocated parking locations Mississauga, ON L5R 3L5 Exhibits from the United States or any other foreign coun-
will be provided during move in/arrival. It is requested that all Tel: (905) 712-5363 try will be admitted in bond without collection of duties, if
exhibitors requiring parking for their trucks and trailers pro- Failure to comply could result in the equipment being refused returned within ninety days from date of importation. Exhib-
vide that information on the entry form so that The RAWF connection to the source of electrical supply and may even be itors from outside Canada should contact the RAWF’s desig-
may appropriately allocate space for parking in 2018. ordered to be removed from the display. nated customs broker:
ELECTRICAL POWER: The electrical power in all buildings Livingston Event Logistics
SHUTTLE SERVICE
is 60 cycle. The outlets in most buildings have three prongs. 40 University Avenue, Suite 400, Toronto, ON, M5J 1T1.
A shuttle will operate between the Enercare Centre/Coca-
All electrical appliances used in buildings where such outlets Tel 416-863-9339 or Fax 416-863-5149.
Cola Coliseum Buildings and the Ontario Place parking lot on
a regular basis. There will be no charge for this service. have been installed must be equipped with cords having three- Livingston Event Logistics have offices at most Ports of Entry
pronged grounded plugs. to Canada. It is suggested that exhibitors contact Livingston
COOKING APPLIANCES: No cooking units shall be Event Logistics well in advance of entry to Canada.
allowed in the buildings.
ELECTRICAL SERVICES: All exhibitors must use the ser- U.S. Livestock Exhibitors – Import permits are necessary for
vices of the in-house electrical company contacted through temporary entry to Canada. Please refer to the Rules & Reg-
Enercare Centre. ulations for detailed permit instructions and requirements for
Breeding Cattle imported from the United States to Canada
on temporary status.
5GENERAL INFORMATION
THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE AWARD
ENDOWMENT FUND
Since 1996, the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario Call for Nominations
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has an established FWIO invites you to recognize a deserving woman who has
(FWIO) have recognized the significant contribution made
Endowment Fund which exists to provide reserves for tirelessly contributed to “excellence in agriculture” at The
by women in agriculture at The Royal Agricultural Winter
responsible financial management, and also to provide a Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The winner will be FWIO’s
Fair by presenting them with the prestigious Women of
source of funding for initiatives deemed critical to advanc- guest of honour at the Tribute to Agricultural Excellence
Excellence in Agriculture Award.
ing the objectives of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Luncheon, where the award will be presented.
Enriching The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Endowment Criteria for Selection
Fund is an important responsibility shared by those who Open to all women currently or previously involved in agri- Selection
are committed to the future of this great Canadian insti- culture, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and their com- The winner will be selected by an appointed committee of
tution. The demands today are significant, and the dreams munity (i.e. 4-H, Fair Board or Plowing Match). FWIO representatives and notified by September 30.
for tomorrow limitless – and we all have the ability to con- Applications available from:
Nominations
tribute either directly or indirectly. Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario
Your nomination package must include:
If you would like more information about The Royal A typed profile, not to exceed 500 words, describing 552 Ridge Road
Agricultural Winter Fair Endowment Fund, including the agricultural work of the nominee, involvement at The Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2Y6
details as to how to make a contribution, please contact Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and in their community. Phone: 905-662-2691
the Chief Executive Officer, Royal Agricultural Winter Three nominators, providing letters of recommendation Email: fwio@fwio.on.ca
Fair at 416-263-3400. (not to exceed one page each) and the nominee’s contact Deadline: Submit completed nomination packages by June
information 30th each year. All nominations are to be sent to the FWIO
Offices.
Previous Winners
1996 Miriam Detwiler 2005 Monica Veit
1996 Joy Palmer 2007 Judy Shelley
1997 Evelyn McCutcheon 2008 Joanne Currie
1998 Grace Oesch 2009 Doris Aitken
1999 Cathy Wilson Pinkney 2011 Katie Normet
2000 Cathy Lasby 2012 Karen Eastman Velthuis
2001 Jane Whaley 2013 Mary Ann Found
2002 Josie Wintersinger 2014 Donna Willows
2003 Sharon Douglas 2015 Pat Marcotte
2016 Mary Elmhirst
Congratulations to the 2017 winner of the "Women of Excellence in Agriculture Award"
Shelley Barfoot-O’Neill
6GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
The following General Rules and Regulations of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair are applicable and must be followed. Where there is an exception to any rule or regulation,
it is duly noted in the appropriate section and must be followed.
INTERPRETATION ENTRY PROCEDURE the particulars of firms may be required by the Exec-
1. Throughout the Competition Book, The Royal 5. Exhibitors are encouraged to place their entries online utive Committee.
Agricultural Winter Fair Association of Canada and where applicable. 13. Unless otherwise specified, no entry is required for
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair shall be referred to 6. An entry will be considered valid only when the RAWF championships or specials, provided the animal or
as the “RAWF” or “The Royal” receives a properly completed and signed Entry Form article is entered in the appropriate regular class. First
a. “Directors” means the Board of Directors of the including payment in full by no later than the entry and second prize winners are automatically eligible for
RAWF closing date. The RAWF reserves the right to refuse championships.
b. “Chief Executive Officer” or “CEO” means the any entry, at its sole discretion, and to return any entry EXHIBITS
Chief Executive Officer of the RAWF fee without further liability. Closing dates are stated in
14. All exhibits shall be under the control and direction
c. “Judge” means the person(s) contracted by the each competition section.
of the RAWF but solely at the risk of the exhibitor.
RAWF to decide events/competitions/shows at 7. If the number of entries exceeds the capacity of the The RAWF will not be responsible for damage, injury,
such RAWF facility, The RAWF reserves the right to return entries. loss or theft of any exhibit, irrespective of the cause of
d. “Exhibitor” means any owner signing an Entry Form 8. If an Entry Form is sent by FAX machine: such damage, injury, loss or theft. Each exhibitor will be
and/or the lessee, manager, agent nominator, driver, a. Please indicate that you have faxed your entry, on solely responsible for any damage, injury, loss or theft
rider or employee of such owner the entry form; occasioned by or arising from any article exhibited by
2. The RAWF Management has the final and absolute b. Entries will only be accepted if payment is made by him/her and shall indemnify the RAWF against all legal
right to interpret these rules and regulations and to credit card and the credit card information is com- or other proceedings in regard thereto.
determine all matters, questions or differences in pleted on the form; 15. No exhibit shall be temporarily removed during the
regard thereto, or otherwise arising out of, or in con- c. Do not FAX an Entry Form more than once unless RAWF without the written authority of the Chief
nection with, or incident to the RAWF. instructed to do so by the RAWF. Executive Officer and this written permission shall be
3. The RAWF Management has the right to amend or 9. Payment of entry fees will be accepted by Master- given only on leaving such deposit as the Chief Execu-
add to these Rules and Regulations from time to time Card/VISA or cheque. HST should be added to all fees tive Officer shall specify, and the written authority shall
4. Any exhibitor who violates any of the rules and reg- quoted unless otherwise stated, and must be paid in state the departure time and return time of the exhibit.
ulations printed in the Competition Book will forfeit Canadian funds. US exhibitors please refer to the U.S. If the exhibit is not returned in accordance with the
all privileges and premiums upon decision of the man- and Foreign Exhibitors page. terms of the authority, the deposit will be forfeited to
agement. This may include any or all of the following: 10. Exhibits that have been erroneously entered, may, at the RAWF.
a. Prizes, awards, diplomas, certificates; the discretion of the Agriculture Manager, be trans- 16. Under no circumstances will articles which are offensive
b. Prize money; ferred to their proper classes prior to judging. by reason of their odour or appearance or which are
c. Forfeiture of any or all passes, entry fees and stall 11. No substitution will be accepted after the entry closing dangerous by reason of their combustible or explosive
rental fees; date, except as referred to in the appropriate section character, be accepted or admitted, and if any such be
d. Banned from exhibiting at future RAWF Events. 12. Firms and co-partnerships entering exhibits for com- allowed admission, through misrepresentation or oth-
This exhibitor may also be subject to such penalty as the petition must be in existence at the time of making the erwise, they must be removed by order of the Chief
Executive Committee may determine. entry and in all cases must be bona fide. Affidavits of Executive Officer.
7GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
EXHIBITS (cont’d)
17. No exhibit shall have overhead storage of any kind as 25. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to keep stalls, Tents/displays that are approved by RAWF Manage-
it does not comply with the RAWF’s safety protocols. pens and/or exhibit areas clean and neat. ment will be subject to a fee. Tent space will be limited
18. No pets will be allowed in the facilities with the excep- 26. Professional displays are encouraged. Space visible to to 10x10 and display space will be limited to 10x7. Tents
tion of service dogs. the public and/or your neighbouring exhibitors must and displays are to be incorporated into the stalling
19. If required by the RAWF Management, an exhibi- be finished attractively. Please see the display/tent* area. Tents and displays will not be permitted on the
tor shall make a statutory declaration that the article section on the entry form to apply. stalling row ends or against the building walls due to fire
exhibited by him/her is exhibited in accordance with and safety protocols.
DISPLAYS
and in all respects comply with the rules and regulations Only one tent and/or booth is allowed per string. A tent
27. Exhibitors will not be permitted to call attention to
of the RAWF. In case any exhibitor refuses to make is to be used for tack storage. A display booth is to be
their exhibits in a noisy or disorderly manner. Only
such declaration, all premiums awarded to him/her shall used for farm or animal promotion only. Any tents or
such signs and placards may be used throughout the
be forfeited and all such articles shall be removed forth- displays that are not utilized in the appropriate manner,
buildings as the Chief Executive Officer shall approve
with if so ordered by the Executive Committee. as deemed by management, will be removed. All tents
and allow. The Executive Committee reserves the right
and displays must post their permit for the clear view
EXHIBITOR CONDUCT to prescribe the dimensions and regulate the position
of the Fire Marshal and RAWF staff.
20. Any false representation, interference or unacceptable of all signs, and generally to direct the arrangement of
the exhibits, so far as the same may be necessary to 30. Pop-up tents will be required to have an operable fire
conduct on the part of an Exhibitor will be dealt with by
secure harmony and an attractive appearance. Except extinguisher positioned on the outside of the tent. The
the RAWF according to the circumstances of the case.
with permission of the CEO, no person(s) will be per- Fire Marshal has the authority to look in any pop-up
21. Upon the discovery of any fraud, deception or dishon-
mitted to distribute advertising matter in the RAWF tent, at any time, if there is probable cause. If possible,
est practice, either in the preparation or ownership or
Show Rings except from his/her exhibit, nor tack up or the Fire Marshal will check with string personnel prior
of any misrepresentation concerning any article exhib-
post any advertisement, bill, card, etc., except in the to entry.
ited, which may have affected or have been intended to
space occupied by the exhibitor. 31. Remember: Fire Regulations and enhanced grounds
affect the decision of the judges, the Executive Com-
28. Undue noise or unseemly methods of demonstrations safety measures are designed for the protection and
mittee has the power to withhold the payment of any
made in the operation of displays will not be tolerated. safety of you and your property.
prize awarded. The Executive Committee may prohibit
any such party or parties from exhibiting at the RAWF Noise levels of sound amplification equipment must JUDGES AND JUDGING
for one or more years and may also publish the names not interfere with any other persons. The RAWF may 32. Judges are expected to familiarize themselves with all
of such persons as may be deemed expedient. terminate the use of any such equipment or methods. the rules and regulations of the RAWF and to partic-
22. Consumption of alcoholic beverages outside of desig- The final decision of what constitutes undue noise and ularly note those bearing on the classes to be judged
nated licensed areas of the RAWF will not be tolerated. unseemly methods shall rest with the RAWF. by them.
Violators of this rule will be dealt with accordingly. 29. In an effort to best utilize the space in the barn for 33. In the absence of competition in any class, the judge will
23. The Enercare Centre and Coca-Cola Coliseum are animal and exhibitor use, tents* and displays will only award such premium as he/she determines the exhibit
smoke free facilities. In accordance with the Smoke- be permitted once the stalling plan has been finalized. deserves. He/she will exercise his/her discretion as to
Free Ontario Act, smoking is PROHIBITED in the Exhibitors wishing to have a display and/or tent must whether first, second or any premium will be awarded.
barns and indoor areas. complete the tent/display application and submit it to Judges may not award prizes to unworthy exhibits.
24. Glass bottles are not permitted in the barn for safety the Agriculture Show Office along with entries before
and environmental reasons. the respective entry closing date of each section.
* PLEASE NOTE: Ceiling covers are prohibited on tents. Non-compliance will result in RAWF staff removing ceiling covers. In addition, The Royal will fine
the exhibitor at fault $500 which will be deducted from any prize money won or added to their invoice.
8GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
JUDGES AND JUDGING (cont’d)
34. If there is any question regarding the legitimacy of an 37. Any exhibitor who by himself/herself, his/her agent or 41. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair reserves the right
entry, or the right of an article to compete in any Sec- employee interferes or shows disrespect to any judge to not process cheques in the amount of or less than
tion or Class, the judge shall report this to the Super- during the performance of his/her duties on the prem- $25.00 for all shows where prizes are being offered
intendent or clerk in charge. ises occupied by the RAWF or is guilty of conduct 42. Ribbons and trophies will be awarded as follows:
35. All judging documentation (each page initialed) must be calculated to bring the RAWF into disrepute shall be a. Ribbons
signed with the judge’s regular signature and returned subject to any or all the forfeitures and/or penalties pro- First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red
to the Agriculture Show Office as soon as the awards vided for in Rule #4. Second . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue
are completed. Judges should not leave the RAWF until Third . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White
PROTESTS
they have ascertained that there are no protests against Fourth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow
38. All other protests must be made out to the RAWF in
any of the awards in the classes they have judged. Fifth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green
writing and accompanied by a deposit of $50. Such
36. The decision of the judges shall be final in all cases. Sixth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pink
protests must plainly state the cause of complaint,
However, should an exhibitor have a protest, the fol- Seventh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Purple
concern or appeal and must be delivered to the CEO’s
lowing procedure must be followed: Eighth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brown
office within 48 hours of the event or visit.
a. All protests must be in writing and must state plainly Ninth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange
the cause of complaint or appeal and must be deliv- SUPERINTENDENTS AND ASSISTANTS Tenth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pale Blue
ered to the Chief Executive Officer’s Office within 39. Subject to the direction of the RAWF Agriculture Championship . . . . . . . . . . . Red, White & Blue
two (2) hours of judging (for livestock). For all other Manager, each Superintendent and/or assistant is Reserve Championship. . Purple, Pink & White
competitions, complaints must be delivered to the responsible for the Section to which he/she is assigned. b. Trophies – Trophies offered for perpetual competition
CEO’s office within 48 hours; Consequently, exhibitors are required to follow his/her will remain in the custody of the RAWF. The name
b. The protest must be accompanied by a deposit instructions in matters pertaining to the placing and of each winner will be engraved thereon or on the
which will be forfeited if the protest is not sustained showing of exhibits. plate attached thereto.
c. Deposit amounts are as follows:
AWARDS 43. Each exhibitor shall agree that photographs taken of
$100 Livestock (this includes livestock youth shows)
40. Prize money will be mailed as soon as possible after the the exhibitor and/or exhibits by any photographer
$50 Agriculture Product and Dance Competitions;
close of the RAWF and will be paid in Canadian funds. approved by the RAWF may be used for purposes of
d. No appeal from an award based upon a statement
Exhibitors who do not receive their prize money by promotion by the RAWF or its official sponsors.
that the judge has overlooked an exhibit will be con-
January 5th of the year following the RAWF, must apply
sidered by the Executive Committee.
to the Agriculture department for payment thereof,
in writing, before January 10th, quoting specifics of the
competition, class and placing.
9SECTIONS
2018 HONEY AND BEESWAX COMPETITION 812A , 812P
Chairman: John Flys
WORKING COMMITTEE COMPETITION INFORMATION
Vincent Nevidon Bryan Shanks
Tibor Szabo Ken Coyle Entry Closing Date: Monday, September 24, 2018
HONORARY MEMBERS Entry Fees: $5.00 per entry
Keith B. Forsyth Henry Hiemstra Exhibit Arrival: Between Tuesday, October 16, 2018 and
Karl Lauber Grant Mackinnon Monday, October 22, 2018, 12:00 pm
Ed Marsden Doug McRory . Superintendent: John Flys
Bill Minnick Lorne Thurston
John Van Alten
JUDGING INFORMATION
AFFILIATED MEMBERS
Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Alberta Beekeepers’ Association
Time: 9:00 am
B.C. Honey Producers Association
Canadian Honey Council Location: Royal Ballroom
La Federation des Apiculteurs du Quebec Judges: Bryan Shanks
Manitoba Beekeepers’ Association Vincent Nevidon
Maritime Beekeepers’ Association Associate Judge: Ken Coyle
Newfoundland & Labrador Dept. of Natural Resources
Nova Scotia Beekeepers’ Association
Ontario Beekeepers’ Association
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs
PEI Beekeepers’ Co-operative
Saskatchewan Beekeepers’ Association
10SECTIONS
2018 HONEY AND BEESWAX COMPETITION 812A , 812P
Honey Champions will be invited to The Royal to participate in
CHAMPIONS DAY
SPONSORED BY
ROOTHAM GOURMET PRESERVES
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018
3 pm – 7 pm, East Heritage Court
11SECTIONS
2018 HONEY AND BEESWAX COMPETITION 812A , 812P
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Exhibitors of honey and beeswax products must Wednesday, October 24, 2018 commencing at hive and must contain pure honey. Cut comb
be bona fide beekeepers and the exhibits shown by 9:00 am. The decisions of the judges shall be final. honey should be well drained and must be packed in
them must be pure honey from floral sources in their 8. In Classes for liquid and granulated honey, an exhibit individual plastic or aluminum containers, or window
apiaries. shall consist of three (3) 500 gram (375 ml) jars. If front cardboard.
2. Not more than one entry per class will be accepted an exhibit arrives at the RAWF with one of the three 11. NEW: Mead classes will be judged in 2018. Three
from an exhibitor. jars broken, the remaining two jars will be judged as bottles must be submitted for judging. Ingredients
3. Entries must be made via Assist Expo, RAWF’s an exhibit. An exhibit that consists of only two jars should be listed on the entry form. See page 15 for
online entry system, or a paper RAWF entry must shipped will be disqualified from judging. Any such the listing of classes.
be completed. After the entry closing date, the exhibits delivered in containers that do not conform a. All meads/beers should have been made by the com-
RAWF will send the exhibitor a confirmation letter to these specifications will be declared ineligible for petitor by the process of fermentation. The following
outlining their entries as well as labels for their showing. *NEW: American exhibitors may submit their classes must be accompanied by a 3”X5” card, with
products. These labels will contain the Section #, entries in one pound Queenline jars. Three jars must be the competitors number on it, describing the type of
class #, and ID# for each entry. Please match your submitted for judging. fruit used: Melomel, Cyser, Pyment, Sparkling Mead.
entries with the labels and place these labels on the For more information regarding Canadian jar stan- b. Still meads should be in clear (not frosted), colourless
BOTTOM of the appropriate jars. dards, please contact: (not tinted), Wine bottles of approximately 750 ml
Ontario Beekeepers’ Association capacity. Beers should be in plain, unmarked, brown
4. No labels, other than those mentioned in Rule 3, glass, 354 ml capped beer bottles. Sparkling meads
will be permitted. Email: info@ontariobee.com
Web: www.ontariobee.com must be in champagne type bottles.
5. Exhibits in the Honey Competition must be shipped c. Natural cork stoppers are preferred for mead entries
9. Honey entries entered in the wrong colour class will
(prepaid) or delivered to: but screw top wine bottles or plastic corks may be
be docked 5 points (as per the scoring schedule).
Agriculture Show Office used for Dry & Sweet Meads, Melomels, Cysers or
The entry will be transferred to the proper class Pyments. Corks may be straight cork or flanged and
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair if the exhibitor does not have an existing entry in
Door #33, Manitoba Drive, machine or hand applied. Straight corks should be
that class. Honey colour will be determined using a seated 1/8” below the top of the bottle.
Exhibition Place honey classifier approved by Agriculture and Agri-
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 d. Entries must not have any identifying labels/markings
Food Canada. The judges are empowered to declare on the bottle.
6. Exhibitors must label their packages with their name any product of inferior quality to be ineligible for e. Mead bottles should be filled so that when the cork is
and exhibitor number. All exhibits, whether shipped placing. The honey classifier used is: LOVIBOND pushed right home, the air space is between 3/4” &
(prepaid) or delivered in person, must arrive at the 2000 COMPARATOR Mk. II. 1” in depth. Sparkling meads should have an air space
RAWF between Tuesday, October 16, 2018 and 10. All classes of comb honey (including round) must be of 1” to 1-1/4”. Beer bottles should be filled so the air
Monday, October 22, 2018 at 12:00 pm. packaged either in individual clear plastic wrappings space is between 1” and 3/4” below the the cap.
7. Honey products will be judged in accordance with or in individual cardboard cartons with cellophane 12. It is a condition of entry that all honey products
the scale of points indicated in each section, on windows. Comb honey must be produced in the entered become property of the RAWF.
12SECTIONS
2018 HONEY AND BEESWAX COMPETITION 812A , 812P
RULES AND REGULATIONS CONTINUED
Points will be awarded as follows:
Granulated Honey Points Liquid Honey Points Beeswax Points
Appearance and uniformity of containers 5 Flavour and aroma 10 Colour 30
Uniform level of fill 5 Uniform level of fill 5 Cleanliness (free from impurities) 35
Colour 5 Density (moisture content) 15 Uniformity of appearance 20
Firmness of set 15 Colour 5 Freedom from cracking and shrinkage 15
Freedom from foreign material 15 Freedom from crystals 15 TOTAL 100
Freedom from froth and frosting 15 Freedom from foreign material 15
Uniformity of entry, including texture 10 Freedom from air bubbles either in suspension Beeswax Candles Points
Flavour and aroma 10 or as froth 15 Cleanliness, colour, quality of wax 25
Texture of granulation (smooth and fine) 20 Uniformity of honey 5 Uniformity of appearance and shape 25
TOTAL 100 Brightness 10 Uniformity of set 25
Appearance and uniformity of containers 5 Finishing detail, including last drip left on candle 25
Comb Honey Points TOTAL 100 TOTAL 100
Quality and uniformity of sections 5
Completeness of fill 20 Chunk Honey Points Points of Reference
Cleanliness of sections 20 Appearance and uniformity of containers 5 • Uniform level of fill refers to even appearance of fill in container.
Completeness of capping 10 Uniform level of fill 5 The air space should not be visible when the lid is in place and
Cleanliness and appearance of cappings 20 Uniformity of honey — both liquid and comb 15 the jar is standing upright.
Quality and flavour 10 Freedom from crystals in both comb and • Flavour and aroma must be characteristic of honey within Class.
Uniformity of comb sections, including honey 15 liquid portions 15 Foreign flavours and aromas will be penalized.
TOTAL 100 Freedom from foreign material 15 • Entries will be penalized 5 points for each 1/10 of 1% moisture
Freedom from air bubbles either in suspension content in excess of 17.8 % in liquid honey classes. Honey mois-
Cut Comb Honey Points or as froth 10 ture content (density) will be determined by the use of a refrac-
Cleanliness and appearance of individual Flavour and aroma 10 tometer. As per rule 9 on page 11, 5 points will be deducted
containers 5 Neatness of cut edges of comb honey piece 10 if entries are made within the wrong colour class and will be
Completeness of fill of comb 20 Completeness of fill and completeness reclassified.
Uniformity and neatness of cut edges of comb 20 of cappings of comb honey piece 15 • Jar lids should be snug but not overly tight. Lids that are deemed
Completeness of cappings 10 TOTAL 100 too tight by a judge will be penalized by 1 point.
Cleanliness and appearance of capping 15 • Ties will be broken on colour with a differentiation in favour of
Quality and flavour 10 lighter coloured honey in white honey classes. If a tie still exists
Uniformity of combs 15 the decision will be given to the lowest moisture content. In the
Drainage 5 case of granulated honey, ties will be broken in favour of honey
with the finer texture of granulation. In the case of beeswax,
TOTAL 100
lighter colour will be favoured.
13SECTIONS
2018 HONEY AND BEESWAX COMPETITION 812A , 812P
SECTIONS
812A Amateur Beekeeper 812P Professional Beekeeper
Exhibitors who engage in beekeeping as a pastime with no intention of Exhibitors who engage in beekeeping with the intention of selling their
making their product available for sale. product, or as part of a paid occupation rather than a pastime.
CLASSES
1 Liquid Honey, White 9 Granulated Honey
Open to the provinces west of Ontario
10 Comb Honey
2 Liquid Honey, White 3 pieces, wood sections or plastic rounds (see Rule 6)
Open to Ontario and provinces east thereof
11 Cut Comb Honey
3 Champion and Reserve – White Liquid Honey 3 pieces, approximately 3 inches x 4 inches each (see Rule 6)
1st and 2nd exhibits of Classes 1 and 2 eligible
12 Chunk Honey
Rosettes
Three (3) 500 gram (375 ml) jars containing one piece of comb honey
4 Liquid Honey, Golden and the jar filled with liquid honey. Comb honey piece should be of a
length to extend from bottom to the top of the jar
5 Liquid Honey, Amber
13 Beeswax
6 Liquid Honey, Dark
Display of producer’s own pure beeswax, minimum 3 lbs, maximum
7 Champion and Reserve – Other than White Liquid Honey 6 lbs (1 block per exhibit)
1st and 2nd exhibits of classes 4, 5, and 6 eligible
14 Beeswax – candles
Rosettes
Six (6) candles hand dipped, 12 inches (30cm) long, ¾–⅞ inches
8 Grand Champion and Reserve – Liquid Honey (2cm) in diameter. Finishing detail – last drip left on candle. Made of
Rosettes producer’s own pure beeswax.
Highest points of individual entry from champion classes 3 & 7
Ribbons will be awarded to 10th place in both sections. cont'd...
14SECTIONS
2018 HONEY AND BEESWAX COMPETITION 812A , 812P
MEAD CLASSES - NEW!
15 Mead, dry 18 Mead, sparkling, made with or without fruit juices
3 glass bottles of dry mead 3 glass champagne-type bottles
16 Mead, sweet 19 Honey Beer
3 glass bottles of sweet mead Light to medium bodied ale or lager using honey as 15-30% of
fermentables. 3 brown glass bottles
17 Mead made with fruit juices
3 glass bottles (Melomel, Cyser & Pyment) 20 Braggot
Medium to strong ale using honey as 35–65% of fermentables.
3 brown glass bottles
MEAD CLASSES RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Three bottles must be submitted for judging. Ingredients should be listed on the 4. Natural cork stoppers are preferred for mead entries but screw top wine bottles or
entry form. plastic corks may be used for Dry & Sweet Meads, Melomels, Cysers or Pyments.
2. All meads/beers should have been made by the competitor by the process of Corks may be straight cork or flanged and machine or hand applied. Straight corks
fermentation. The following classes must be accompanied by a 3”X5” card, with should be seated 1/8” below the top of the bottle.
the competitors number on it, describing the type of fruit used: Melomel, Cyser, 5. Entries must not have any identifying labels/markings on the bottle.
Pyment, Sparkling Mead. 6. Mead bottles should be filled so that when the cork is pushed right home, the air
3. Still meads should be in clear (not frosted), colourless (not tinted), Wine bottles of space is between 3/4” & 1” in depth. Sparkling meads should have an air space of
approximately 750 ml capacity. Beers should be in plain, unmarked, brown glass, 1” to 1-1/4”. Beer bottles should be filled so the air space is between 1” and 3/4”
354 ml capped beer bottles. Sparkling meads must be in champagne type bottles. below the the cap.
Points will be awarded as follows
Criteria Still Meads Sparkling Meads Honey Beer Braggot
Clarity, Colour 10 10 10 10
Flavour, body balance 50 40 40 40
Aroma, balance 20 20 20 20
Bottle 10 10 10 10
Bottle cork closure 10 10 10 10
Carbonation n/a 10 10 10
TOTAL 100 100 100 100
15SECTIONS
2018 HONEY AND BEESWAX COMPETITION 812A , 812P
SPECIALS
Canadian Honey Council Trophy Premier Exhibitor Award – Professional
A silver tray will be presented for the Grand Champion Liquid Honey in Sec- Presented by The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair to the exhibitor with the
tion 812P (Class 8). highest number of points in the Honey Sections 812P, Classes 1, 2, 4-6, 9 will
be declared the Premier Exhibitor, and the exhibitor with the second highest
Canadian Honey Council Challenge Trophy
number of points will be considered the Reserve Premier Exhibitor. Points will
A Challenge Trophy and silver tray donated by The Canadian Honey Council is
be awarded to each exhibitor as follows:
offered for the Champion Granulated Honey in Section 812P (Class 9).
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Lorna Robinson Trophy
5 4 3 2 1
Presented to the exhibitor winning the highest number of points in the White
Honey Section 812P, Classes 1-2. The exhibitor will be awarded a rosette and Premier Exhibitor 812P Rosettes
$200. Donated by the Robinson Family & The Toronto District Beekeepers’
Association (Class 3). ApiHex Trophy — Premier Exhibitor Award, Amateur
Toronto District Beekeepers’ Association Trophy Presented by ApiHex to the exhibitor with the highest number of points in
A trophy donated by the Toronto District Beekeepers’ Association is offered 812A classes 1, 2, 4-6, 9. Points will be awarded to each exhibitor as follows:
for the “Best Display of Honey & Beeswax”. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Dominion & Grimm Award (Plaque) 5 4 3 2 1
A gift certificate will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of Premier Exhibitor 812A Rosettes
points in Section 812P in classes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 12 and 13.
16AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ENTRY FORM 2018
Apples, Butter Tarts, Jams, Jellies & Pickles, Fleece, Giant Vegetables, Honey & Beeswax, Maple Syrup & Maple Products, Youth Maple and Square Dancing
ENTER ON-LINE: WWW.ROYALFAIR.ORG
MAIL ENTRY FORMS TO: The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair — Agriculture Show Office
39 Manitoba Drive, Exhibition Place
Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3C3
After September 10th, 2018: Tel: 416-263-3418 Fax: 416-263-3468
EXHIBITOR NAME*: FARM NAME:
ADDRESS: TOWN/CITY:
PROVINCE: POSTAL CODE: TEL/CELL NUMBER: ( ) –
FAX: ( ) – EMAIL:
Please note prize money cheques will be made out to the Exhibitor name unless marked here: Please make cheque out to Farm name: q YES
Attention Exhibitors in Jams, Jellies, & Pickles: Please indicate if you will allow your contact information to be released to parties interested in your recipe so they may
contact you after the judging. q YES
Attention Giant Vegetable Exhibitors: Please indicate if your are picking up your entries on Sunday November 11: q YES
SECTION CLASS NAME/VARIETY/DESCRIPTION FEE*
Detailed description required for entries in Jams, Jellies & Pickles
Please tell us the name Contact Information
of your local Newspaper: Email: Tel:
* Please refer to the relevant competition book for the applicable entry fees. There is no entry fee for Youth Maple.
ENTRY FEE TOTAL $
Payment by: q Cheque – (Payable to Royal Agricultural Winter Fair)
q Credit Card: q Mastercard q Visa (please check one) Additional Admission Pass – $25.00 each
Credit Card # __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ Administration Fee $10.00
Expiry Date: ____ / _____ (month/year)
TOTAL FEES
Name of Cardholder: ___________________________________________
Signature of Cardholder: _________________________________________ Plus 13% HST (R104642772)
ENTRIES WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT APPROVED PAYMENT TOTAL DUE
By submitting these entries to the RAWF, the undersigned agrees to abide by all the rules and regulations of the RAWF, including the Code of Conduct. The under signed hereby releases the RAWF, any
sponsoring organization and all persons acting on their behalf from all claims and demands whatsoever arising out of the above entries. The undersigned acknowledges that the RAWF, its employees and
agents shall not be held responsible for any damages, injury, loss, cost or theft, however caused, relating to the above entries, or suffered by the undersigned or its employees and agents.
Signature of Exhibitor/Owner/Grower Date
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