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2018 MAPLE & MAPLE PRODUCTS COMPETITION www.royalfair.org
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GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE COMPETITORS.
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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.
9SECTION
2018 MAPLE SYRUP & MAPLE PRODUCTS COMPETITION 813
COMPETITION INFORMATION
Entry Closing Date: Monday, September 17, 2018
WORKING COMMITTEE Entry Fees: $5.00 per entry
Bev Campbell Exhibit Arrival: Between Monday, October 15, 2018 and
David Chapeskie Sunday, October 21, 2018 12:00 pm
Jean Giffin
John Henderson JUDGING INFORMATION
AFFILIATED MEMBERS
Date: Monday, October 22, 2018
International Maple Syrup Institute
Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association Time: 9:00 am
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food Location: Royal Ballroom
and Rural Affairs Judges: John Henderson
David Chapeskie
Official Density & Colour Measurer: B.W. (Bev) Campbell
10SECTION
2018 MAPLE SYRUP & MAPLE PRODUCTS COMPETITION 813
Maple 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
11SECTION
2018 MAPLE SYRUP & MAPLE PRODUCTS COMPETITION 813
RULES TO REMEMBER
RULE 9 RULE 13
Maple syrup exhibits shall consist of two (2) Curved Kent Any maple syrup entry containing any form of foreign material
Type glass bottles (New Style) of maple syrup, each having a will be disqualified from the competition.
capacity of 250 mL (U.S. 8.5 oz). Maple butter, maple jelly
and stirred maple sugar exhibits shall consist of 2 (two) 250 RULE 15
mL short cylinder jars. Entries must be from the current sea- Maple syrup and maple products will be judged under the
son. All maple products (Classes 6, 7, 8 & 9) must be shown guidelines of the North American Maple Contest Judging
according to the specifications given. Guidelines as used by the International Maple Syrup Institute.
(IMSI) and the Federal maple products regulation (C.R.C., c.
RULE 12 289). For more information please visit:
All maple syrup should have a flavour characteristic of its www.internationalmaplesyrupinstitute.com and/or
respective colour class and be free from any objectionable http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/C.R.C.,_c._289
odour or taste. It is best to sample from the same lot before
submitting your entries to The Royal.
MAPLE SYRUP SCORING FOR 2018
Density will be judged for a maximum of 30 points awarded, colour will be judged with a maximum of 20 points awarded.
Entries placed in the correct colour class will receive FULL points.
CLASS STRUCTURE FOR MAPLE SYRUP
#1 EXTRA LIGHT has been replaced by GRADE A – GOLDEN / DELICATE TASTE
#1 LIGHT has been replaced by GRADE A – AMBER / RICH TASTE
#1 MEDIUM has been replaced by GRADE A – DARK / ROBUST TASTE
Introduction of New Class: GRADE A – VERY DARK / STRONG TASTE
Please note: It is best to examine your syrup for clarity and flavour before submitting your samples for competition.
12SECTION
2018 MAPLE SYRUP & MAPLE PRODUCTS COMPETITION 813
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Exhibitors of maple products must be bona fide delivered at the RAWF between Monday, October A.R. Glycerol fixed at 100 per cent transmission,
producers and the exhibits shown by them must be 15, 2018 and Sunday, October 21, 2018, 12:00 pm. or an equivalent instrument at the discretion of the
the product of their operation. judges. If the syrup contains any form of foreign
7. Maple Products will be judged in accordance with
material, the entry will be disqualified.
2. Not more than one entry per class will be accepted the scale of points indicated in each section, on
from an exhibitor. Monday October 22, 2018, commencing at 9:00 12. All maple syrup should have a flavour characteristic
am. The decisions of the judges shall be final. of its respective colour class and be free from any
3. Entries must be made via Assist Expo, RAWF’s
online entry system, or a paper RAWF entry must 8. Syrup should be packed hot (185°F – 190°F or 85C – objectionable odour or taste. It is best to sample
be completed. After the entry closing date, the 91C). from the same lot before submitting your entries
RAWF will send the exhibitor a confirmation letter to The Royal.
9. Maple syrup exhibits shall consist of two (2) Curved
outlining their entries as well as labels for their 13. Any maple syrup entry containing any form of
Kent Type glass bottles (New Style) of maple syrup,
products. These labels will contain the Section #, foreign material will be disqualified from the
each having a capacity of 250 mL (U.S. 8.5 oz).
class #, and ID# for each entry. Please match your competition. Please check your syrup for clarity
Maple butter, maple jelly and stirred maple sugar
entries with the labels and place these labels on the before submitting your entries.
exhibits shall consist of 2 (two) 250 mL short
BOTTOM of the appropriate jars.
cylinder jars. Entries must be from the current 14. Entries become the property of the RAWF. An
* Points will be deducted if the label is placed on the season. All maple products (Classes 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10) exception will be made for one unopened bottle of
the face of the bottle. must be shown according to the specifications given. the World Champion and Reserve Maple Syrup to
4. No labels, other than those mentioned in Rule 3, 10. Class 5 (Champion & Reserve) will be judged from be returned to the exhibitor, if the Show Office is
will be permitted. the highest points in Classes 1 – 4. notified by Thursday November 8, 2018 12:00 pm.
5. Exhibits in the Maple Products Competition must 11. Maple syrup that tests less than 66.0 Brix or higher 15. Maple syrup and maple products will be judged
be shipped prepaid or delivered to: than 68.9 Brix, as determined by a refractometer, or under the guidelines of the North American
Agriculture Show Office a syrup brix hydrometer with temperature correction Maple Contest Judging Guidelines as used by the
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair to obtain the true density, will be disqualified. Maple International Maple Syrup Institute (IMSI) and the
Door #33, Manitoba Drive syrup entered into the wrong colour class, will not Federal maple products regulation (C.R.C., c. 289).
Exhibition Place be reclassified but will not receive points towards For more information please visit
Toronto, ON, M6K 3C3 colour. The colour class will be determined by a www.internationalmaplesyrupinstitute.com and/or
photometer /spectrophotometer using a optical cell http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/C.R.
6. Exhibitors must label their packages with their C.,_c._289/
having a 10 millimeter light path at a wave length of
exhibitor name and number. All exhibits, whether
560 nanometers, the colour values being expressed
shipped (prepaid) or delivered in person, must be
in percentage of light transmission as compared to
13SECTION
2018 MAPLE SYRUP & MAPLE PRODUCTS COMPETITION 813
RULES AND REGULATIONS (CONTINUED)
Points will be awarded as follows:
MAPLE SYRUP MAPLE SUGAR MAPLE BUTTER
Flavour 40 Pleasing maple flavour, one that only Pleasing maple flavour that is Flavour 40 Pleasing maple flavour that is
comes from the sap of the maple tree
Flavour 40 characteristic and distinctive characteristic and distinctive
(and only when that sap is properly
handled and processed) Points awarded based upon hardness, Points awarded based upon
Texture 30 Texture 30
crystallinity and surface hardness and crystallinity
Density 30 Entries within 66.5 to 67.5° Brix will
receive full points. Entries with densities Appearance* 20 Points awarded based upon
Appearance* 20 Points awarded based upon the
between 66.0 to 66.4° Brix or 67.6 to colour, lack of separation &
absence of white areas, good form,
68.9° Brix will receive 25 points. Entries freedom from air bubbles
light colour and lack of separation
with densities below 66.0° Brix or above Package 10
68.9° Brix will be disqualified. Package 10 Points awarded based upon sanitation
Colour 20 Entries entered in the correct class and attractiveness of packaging TOTAL 100
receive full points TOTAL 100
Clarity* 10 Maple syrup should be crystal clear, points
deducted for unclean containers
TOTAL 100
STIRRED MAPLE SUGAR MAPLE JELLY
Flavour 40 Pleasing maple flavour that is Flavour 40 Pleasing maple flavour; not strong or
characteristic and distinctive bitter
Purity of Product 20 Made with pure maple syrup and
Texture 35 Points awarded based upon the size
Genugel only
(crystallinity) of crystals
Appearance* 15 Colour: Amber; Clarity: clear;
Appearance** 15 Points awarded based upon creep free of air bubbles; no separation;
test performance free of foam on surface; creep test
performance
Package 10 Texture 15 Shakes slightly, retains shape; smooth;
Total 100 not gummy, sticky or rubbery
Packaging 10 With ½ inch head space
TOTAL 100
* These categories also include points given for freedom from foreign matter.
14SECTION
2018 MAPLE SYRUP & MAPLE PRODUCTS COMPETITION 813
CLASSES
1 Maple Syrup, Canada Grade A – Golden / Delicate Taste 6 Hard Maple Sugar
2 bottles 4 - 125 g. blocks
2 Maple Syrup, Canada Grade A – Amber / Rich Taste 7 Soft Maple Sugar Candy
2 bottles 2 – 125 g. boxes (must be left in boxes)
3 Maple Syrup, Canada Grade A – Dark / Robust taste
8 Maple Butter (Cream)
2 bottles
2 – 250 ml short cylinder round jars
4 Maple Syrup, Canada Grade A – Very Dark / Strong Taste
2 bottles 9 Stirred Maple Sugar
2 – 250 ml short cylinder round jars
5 Champion and Reserve Maple Syrup
Rosettes 10 Maple Jelly
(made with Genugel and Maple Syrup only)
2 – 250mL short cylinder jars, with a ½ inch head space
SPECIALS
Corbett Trophy The John David Eaton World Championship Cup
This trophy, donated by Mr. C.P. Corbett, President of The Ontario Maple Syrup A Silver Cup will be awarded to the winner of the World Champion Maple Syrup
Producers’ Association in 1969-70, will be awarded to the Exhibitor with the exhibit Class 5 in Section 813 by the RAWF. The cup will be kept at The Royal.
highest total score in maple product classes (6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 of Section 813). A silver tray and cheque for $500, sponsored by The John C & Sally Horsfall
Eaton Foundation, will be presented to the winner.
Premier Exhibitor Trophy
The Directors of The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association will donate a Dominion & Grimm Trophy
trophy to be awarded to the Exhibitor having the highest total score in Section This trophy, sponsored by Dominion & Grimm Inc., will be awarded to the
813 with exception of Class 5. Reserve Champion Maple Syrup, Section 813, Class 5. The trophy will be kept
at the RAWF. A plaque will be presented to the winner.
15SECTION
2018 YOUTH MAPLE SYRUP COMPETITION 107
COMPETITION INFORMATION
Entry Closing Date: Monday, September 17, 2018
Entry Fees: None
Exhibit Arrival: Between Monday, October 15, 2018 and
Sunday, October 21, 2018 12:00 pm
JUDGING INFORMATION
Date: Monday, October 22, 2018
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Royal Ballroom
Judges: John Henderson
David Chapeskie
Official Density & Colour Measurer: B.W. (Bev) Campbell
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. To be eligible to compete in this section, an exhibitor for each entry. Please match your entries with the 6. Exhibitors must label their packages with their
must: labels and place these labels on the BOTTOM of the exhibitor name and number. Exhibits must be
a. Be under the age of 21, as of December 31, 2018 appropriate jars. shipped (prepaid) or delivered to:
b. Have produced (or helped to produce) the * Points will be deducted if the label is placed on the Agriculture Show Office
product from which the exhibit is selected face of the bottle. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
during the current year. Door #33, Manitoba Drive
4. To be eligible for competition, each exhibit shall Exhibition Place
2. Every entry must be made either online via Assist consist of one (1) 250 mL (US 8.5 oz) Curved Kent
Expo, RAWF’s online entry system, or on a RAWF Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
Type (New Style) glass bottle.
entry form. Entries must be received by the RAWF 7. All Maple Products become the property of The
by Monday September 17, 2018. No entry fee is 5. All exhibits, whether shipped (prepaid) or delivered RAWF.
required. in person, must be delivered at the RAWF between
Monday, October 15, 2018 and Sunday, October 8. Class 5 (Champion & Reserve) will be judged from
3. After the entry closing date, the RAWF will send 21, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. Late entries will not be the highest points in Classes 1, 2, 3 & 4.
the exhibitor a confirmation letter outlining their accepted.
entries as well as labels for their products. These
labels will contain the Section #, class #, and ID#
16SECTION
2018 YOUTH MAPLE SYRUP COMPETITION 107
CLASSES
1 Maple Syrup, Canada Grade A – Golden / Delicate Taste 5 Champion and Reserve Maple Syrup
2 bottles Rosettes
2 Maple Syrup, Canada Grade A – Amber / Rich Taste 6 Soft Maple Sugar Candy
2 bottles 2 – 125g boxes (must be left in the boxes)
3 Maple Syrup, Canada Grade A – Dark / Robust taste 7 Maple Butter (Cream)
2 bottles 2 – 250mL short cylinder jars
4 Maple Syrup, Canada Grade A – Very Dark / Strong Taste
2 bottles
SPECIAL
The Frank Robson Plaque
Highest score for a 4-H member
(4-H membership must be indicated on entry form.)
17AGRICULTURAL 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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