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Milverton Agricultural Society
2020 - Year at a Glance
Together We’re Growing Places
155 Annual General Meeting
January 21 @ the PERC Auditorium. Potluck 6:15pm
Meeting at 7 pm - All Welcome
Cancelled Rescue Junction in Concert
@ PERC Hall 7 pm
Family Fun Fair
May 9 @ MAC 10 am to 4 pm
Visit our Agriculture Awareness booth @
August 20 Moonlight Madness 6-9 pm
Fall Expo & Speedshow
September 18 - 19 @ MAC doors open at 4:30pm Friday Dinner exhib-
its, vendors, and Ambassador Competition)
Speedshow starts Saturday
September 19 - 20 Music Fest
Details to follow
Winter Storage Begins
October 31 @ the MAC - Available to the public
Happily Ever After Ball
November 14 @ PERC Hall
Table of contents
Family Fun Fair
Fam i l y
Class 1 - Ages 3 & Under
Class 2 - Ages 4 to 6
2
2
F u n Fair
Class 3 - Ages 7 to 9 3
Class 4 - Ages 10 to 13 3 May 9, 2020
Class 5 - Specials 4
Class 6 - Mom and Dad Calling Contest 5
Class 7 - Teddy Bear Show 6 MAC
Class 8 - Baby Show: 0-24 Months 7
Class 9 - Royalty: Sweetheart and Prince Charming 8
Exhibits: No entry fee required
All entries must be brought to the
Fall Expo MAC (17 Pierson Street) on either
Thursday, May 7, 2020 from 7-8pm or
Friday, May 8, 2020 from 9-10am.
Class 9 - Royalty: Junior Ambassador 13
Class 9 - Royalty: Ambassador 14
Class 10 - Fruit 15
Exhibit tags will be available at the library
Class 11 - Roots and Vegetables 15 or by contacting a board member.
Class 12 - Flowers 16
Class 13 - Culinary Arts 17
Class 14 - Fancy Work 21 Questions? Call Colleen - 519-503-0853
Class 15 - Golden Age (60+) 23
Class 16 - Hobby Crafts and Fine Arts 24
Class 17 - Scrapbooking 25
Class 18 - Antiques 25
Class 19 - Photography 26
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Cl as s 1 : A g es 3 and Under Cl as s 3 : A g es 7 - 9
(age as of May 9, 2020) (age as of May 9, 2020)
Please include age on entry tag. Entries must be the work of the exhibitor Please include age on entry tag. Entries must be the work of the exhibitor
and done within the last calendar year. and done within the last calendar year.
Section: Section:
1. In a zippered bag, place 3 different 1. In pen, write “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
stones found on a nature walk nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
2. Print and colour a picture of a tree 2. Clay or play-doh sculpture - Must fit on a small dessert paper plate
3. On a 8.5” x 11” piece of paper, 3. Acrostic poem “Nature”
make a pattern using stickers 4. Draw a growing garden (max 8.5x11” page)
4. Make a bead bracelet 5. Create a self portrait using an egg crate - see Pinterest
board for inspiration
Prizes: 1st - $4.00, 2nd - $3.00, 3rd - $2.00 6. On a paper plate, label and display 3 different things found
on a nature walk.
Prizes: 1st - $4.00, 2nd - $3.00, 3rd - $2.00
Cl as s 2 : A g es 4 - 6
(age as of May 9, 2020)
Please include age on entry tag. Entries must be the work of the exhibitor Cl as s 4 : A g es 1 0 - 1 3
and done within the last calendar year.
(age as of May 9, 2020)
Please include age on entry tag. Entries must be the work of the exhibitor
Section: and done within the last calendar year.
1. On a paper plate, display 3 items found on a nature walk
2. Make a ‘hand animal’, cover your
hand with paint and use that hand Section:
print(s) to create an animal; see 1. 3-D paper art
Pinterest board. Use an 8.5x11” 2. Create an image with leaves
sheet of paper 3. Draw and colour Jack and the beanstalk
3. Print and colour a picture of the Earth 4. Blackout Poem; using a page from a book,
4. Create an animal out of any recycled create a poem by blacking out the words
material (paper towel roll, egg carton, etc.) you don’t need.
5. Print the words “Together we’re growing places.” 5. Any handicraft item (knitting, sewing, cross-stitch, crocheting, etc)
6. Make any craft from nature, use sticks, stones, etc 6. Anything built with LEGO (not a kit)
Prizes: 1st - $4.00, 2nd - $3.00, 3rd - $2.00 Prizes: 1st - $4.00, 2nd - $3.00, 3rd - $2.00
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Cl as s 6 : M om and D ad Cal l in g Con t es t
Open to any children 12 years and under, as of May 9, 2020.
Entries will be taken day of at the MAS desk. Late entrants may be turned
away. No entry fee required.
Questions? Call Colleen 519-503-0853
Section:
1. Age 1 to 3 years
2. Age 4 to 6 years
3. Age 7 to 9 years
4. Age 10 to 12 years
Prizes: 1st - $3.00, 2nd - $2.00, 3rd - $1.00
Cl as s 5 : P os t er Com pet it ion
Section A - Kindergarten to Grade 4:
No entry fee is required to enter this class. Entries must be the work of the
exhibitor and done within the last calendar year. Posters are to promote
the Milverton Family Fun Fair. The winner of the poster competition will be
announced at the 2020 Milverton Family Fun Fair. The poster may be en-
tered at the District 8 Competition, then the OAAS convention in February
2021 where a grand prize will be awarded to the convention winner.
Prizes: 1st - $4.00, 2nd - $3.00, 3rd - $2.00
Section B - Grade 5 to Grade 8:
No entry fee is required to enter this class. Entries must be the work of the
exhibitor and done within the last calendar year. Posters are to promote
the Milverton Family Fun Fair. The winner of the poster competition will be
announced at the 2020 Milverton Family Fun Fair. The poster may be en-
tered at the District 8 Competition, then the OAAS convention in February
2021 where a grand prize will be awarded to the convention winner.
Prizes: 1st - $4.00, 2nd - $3.00, 3rd - $2.00
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Cl as s 7 : T eddy B ear S h ow
Open to any children 12 years and under, age as of May 9, 2020. Entries
will be taken day of at the MAS desk. Late entrants may be turned away.
No entry fee required. Each exhibitor may enter only 2 categories and one
bear per category. Each category must be a different bear. Teddy bear
must be shown by the registered exhibitor.
Questions? Call Colleen 519-503-0853
Section A - 5 years and under:
1. Fuzziest bear
2. My special bear
3. Biggest stuffed animal
4. Stuffed animal other than a bear Cl as s 8 : B ab y S h ow - N ew b or n t o 24 M
All are welcome to bring your babies to the 2020 Baby Show. Lots of
Section b - 6 to 12 years family fun and exciting prizes to be won for all entrants! While the format
5. Fuzziest bear
may appear as a “contest”, this is really an opportunity for fair goers to
6. My special bear
meet the newset members of our community. Pre-registration is strongly
7. Biggest stuffed animal
encouraged.
8. Stuffed animal other than a bear
Questions? Call Becca 519-595-3315
Prizes: 1st - $3.00, 2nd - $2.00, 3rd - $1.00
Section:
1. Girls - 12 to 24 Months
2. Boys - 12 to 24 Months
3. Girls - 6 to 11 Months
4. Boys - 6 to 11 Months
5. Girls - Newborn to 5 Months
6. Boys - Newborn to 5 Months
7. Twins - Newborn to 24 Months
Speecials:
8. Baby and parent or grandparent most similar in appearance.
9. Baby with the most family members present at the Baby Show
Early Bird Prizes awarded to the first child registered in each class!
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Exhibits: No entry fee required for
Family Fun Fair Classes.
Enter classes based on the age of exhibitor
as of May 9, 2020.
All entries must be brought to the
MAC (17 Pierson Street) on either
Thursday, May 7, 2020 from 7-8pm or
Friday, May 8, 2020 from 9-10am.
Cl as s 9 : Fair R oyal t y
Exhibit tags will be available at the library,
Questions? Call Becca 519-595-3315
or by contacting a board member.
Section:
1. Sweetheart
2. Little Mister Questions? Call Colleen - 519-503-0853
Rules are as follows:
Child must be 5 - 8 years old in 2020. Child will be expected to bring a
“Show and Tell” item to the competition and answer questions (in show
and tell format) on that item. Each contestant should obtain a $25 sponsor
for the event. Contestants unable to locate a sponsor should speak to the
committee for assistance. The competition will be limited to 8 contestants
combined for the two classes.
Entry forms are available online at www.milvertonag.ca
Entries appreciated by April 30, 2020.
Winners Duties: Attend the 2020 Family Fun Fair, attend the 2020 Fall
Expo, attend the Moonlight Madness Event, attend the Happily Ever After
event, ride in the 2020 Santa Clause Parade and attend the 2021 Family
Fun Fair.
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T h an k yo u t o al l o f o ur 2 0 1 9 S pon s or s !
22 Automotive Allan Johnson Limited Mane Appeal Milverton Foodtown
Pioneer Offices AW Millwrights Ltd. Pauly Veterinary Clinic Petals If You Please
Boshart Industries Slits Dairy Farm Village Pharmacy W. Stirling Kenny Law
Guenther’s Bakery Hensall District Co-op Yantzi Feed & Seed Alan Haid
Knollcrest Lodge Koertland Autopro Bill and June Coulter Tim and Helen Dowd
Kraemer Concrete Ltd. MVH Construction Roy and Joan McEwen Mryna Schmidt
Jaret and Patti Henhoeffer Lorne and Linda Reis T & D Restorations
Mitchell Mill Systems Canada Association Premier Equipment Ltd. Jantzi Excavating
Core Fuels Ltd. / Red Cap Propane Milverton - Wellesley Veterinary Clinic
Countryside Midwifery Services Mornington Communications Co-op Ltd.
Gravelridge Women’s Institute Optimist Club of Mornington
Lily Dempsey Women’s Institute Parks Livestock of Canada L.P.
Jantzi Plumbing/A1 Water Systems TarBush Dickey Giller & Associates
Bateman Equipment Corp. Ralph and Paulette Coneybeare
Perth County Farm Safety Richard and Jeanette Harrow
Murray and Adele Matheson
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Cl as s 9 : Fair R oyal t y
Fal l E xpo Questions? Call Becca 519-595-3315
Section:
3. Junior Ambassador
September 18, 2020
Rules are as follows:
The competition is open to males or females who are in Grade 6, 7, and 8.
MAC A panel of judges will interview each competitor (approx. 2-3 minutes).
Contestants must present a prepared speech on a topic of their choice.
Each competitor will be expected to give a brief oral answer in the im-
promptu segment to 1 of 4 pre-determined questions (length of answer: 1
minute). Questions will be distributed on the day of entry deadline. Each
Please note: anyone wanting to enter these classes competitor is to create a display board (36x48”) about themselves to be
must purchase a Milverton Agricultural Society viewed by all. Each competitor is required to enter at least one item in the
Fall Expo, any class and section.
membership, unless otherwise noted.
Memberships are $5 and can be purchased from the The Competition will be limited to 5 contestants and the judges’ decision
Homecraft Director (Colleen) on the date of the Expo is final. Each contestant should obtain a $25 sponsor for the event. The
sponsor will escort the contestant on stage. Contestants unable to locate a
or by calling anytime. sponsor should speak to the committee for assistance.
Entry forms are available online at www.milvertonag.ca
All entries must be brought to the Entries appreciated by September 1, 2020.
MAC (17 Pierson Street) on either
Winner’s Duties: Attend the 2020 Fall Expo and MusicFest, ride in the 2020 Santa
Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 7-8pm or Clause parade, attend the 2021 Family Fun Fair, the 2020 Tractor Pull, the Moon-
Friday, September 18, 2020 from 9-10am. light Madness Event and the Happily Ever After event. Work with the ambassador
on a number of activities and functions.
Exhibit tags will be available at the library,
or by contacting a board member.
Questions? Call Colleen - 519-503-0853
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Cl as s 9 : Fair R oyal t y Cl as s 1 0 : F r uit
Questions? Call Becca 519-595-3315 Entries must be grown by the exhibitor. An exhibitor may enter only one
entry in each section of each class.
Section:
4. Ambassador Section:
1. 5 apples, any variety, named
Are you recognized as a leader in your community? Do you want to 2. 5 plums
partake in something totally different and fun? The Milverton Fair 3. A bunch of grapes, any variety
Ambassador Competition is a leadership program for males and females 4. 1 Pint raspberries
ages 17-23. It is a one-of-a-kind experience that gives contestants the 5. 1 Pint blueberries
opportunity to further develop leadership, public speaking and interview 6. 10 Crab apples, in a basket
skills while meeting new people and getting more involved in the 7. 5 Pears, any variety, named
community. The winner will be the recipient of a $350 bursary upon 8. 3 Tomatoes, any variety, named
successful completion of his or her duties. Those interested in learning
more about the program should contact Becca. Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $3.00
Rules for the Ambassador of the Fair Competition are as follows:
Competitors must be between the ages of 17 and 23 (must turn 18 on or before
Cl as s 11 : R oot s and Veg et abl es
August 1, 2020). Competitors must reside in the Township of Perth East or in Elma
Ward in the Municipality of North Perth, or have been a Milverton Fair exhibitor
in the previous two years. Each competitor is to create a Display Board (36x 48”)
about themselves to be viewed by all and enter at least one item into the Fall Expo, Entries must be grown by the exhibitor. An exhibitor may enter only one
any class. A panel of judges will interview each competitor (approx. 10 minutes). entry in each section of each class.
Each competitor must prepare a short speech (3 to 5 minutes) on a topic of his or
her choice related to agriculture, the environment or agricultural fairs. Each
competitor will be expected to give a brief oral answer in the impromptu segment.
The competition will be limited to 5 contestants and the judges’ decision is final.
Section:
1. Quart basket of potatoes, any variety, named
Each contestant should obtain a $50 sponsor for the event. The sponsor will escort
2. 5 Carrots, short or long
the contestant on stage. Contestants unable to locate a sponsor should speak to
the committee for assistance. 3. Sunflower, 2 heads
Entry forms are available online at www.milvertonag.ca 4. 5 Beets
5. 2 Ears sweet corn, any variety, named
Entries appreciated by September 1, 2020. 6. 3 Zucchinis
7. 10 pea pods
For the winner to receive the $350 Bursary they will be expected to: 8. 10 beans (any colour)
Attend the 2020 Fall Expo and Music Fest, attend the 2020 Happily Ever After 9. 3 Peppers
event, ride in the 2020 Santa Clause parade, attend the 2020 OAAS Convention &
Training in Toronto, Compete in the 2020 District 8 (OAAS) Ambassador Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $3.00
Competition, Compete at the 2020 CNE Ambassador Competition, Attend at least
one Milverton Agricultural Society monthly meeting, Attend the 2021 Family Fun
Fair, and work with the Junior Ambassador on activities and projects for the
upcoming year.
Specials:
12. Largest sunflower head - Prize $5.00
Please note: Each competitor is required to demonstrate their understanding of the
rules of the Ambassador Competition by signing an agreement. 13. Peculiar shaped vegetable - Prize $5.00
14. Largest zucchini - Prize $5.00
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Cl as s 1 2 : Fl ow er s Section - Arrangements:
Arrangements may have purchased flowers in them; however, the
exhibitor must have made the arrangement themselves.
All plants entered should be in good condition, with damaged or old leaves
and old blooms removed. Flowering plants should be in bloom for judging.
21. “Fallen log; Growing succulents”: a grouping of succulents inside a log
All plants and flowers should be grown by and belong to the exhibitor.
22. “Country Canning”: a mixed arrangement in a mason jar
An exhibitor may enter only one entry in each section of each class. Buds
23. “Getting Twiggy With It”: a dining room table arrangement
showing colour are considered blooms. Open bottom pots must be
highlighting branches/sticks - See Pinterest Board
contained. Potted plants must be grown in pots, not dug from the garden.
Definitions: 24. “Foraging Finds”: wild flower arrangement (no weeds)
Spray - A portion of a plant with a number of flowers e.g.: chrysan 25. “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”: arrangement in a recycled
themum or petunia. material, e.g. tin can - LADIES ONLY
Stem - A single stem carrying one or more flowers and/or buds and 26. “No doubt a’boot’ it”: arrangement in an old boot using a liner
greenery e.g.: snapdragon
- MEN ONLY
Questions? Call Nikki 519-274-5674
Prizes: Section 1-20: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $3.00,
Section 21-26: 1st - $10.00, 2nd - $8.00, 3rd - $6.00
Section - Potted House Plants:
1. House plant, blooming, named Cl as s 1 3 : Cu l in ar y A r t s
2. Fern, any variety, named
3. Ivy, any variety, named Cookies no larger than 3” across. No papers on muffins. All fruit, pickles
4. Other house plant, not blooming, named and jam must be in pint jars unless otherwise stated. Jam must be sealed
and cooked unless otherwise stated, no wax. All cakes to be on cardboard
covered with foil, no more than 1” larger than item. Tarts - no commercial
Section - Potted outdoor Plants: fillings, no store bought crusts. Hint - temper tinfoil plates
5. Hanging basket (10 minutes @ 400º F before using). An exhibitor may only enter one entry
6. Spillers, fillers, and thrillers- A planter that must include plants that per section in each class. All exhibits to be covered in plastic wrap.
“spill” over the edge, “fill” the middle, and “thrill” the view by
stretching up high. Questions? Call Colleen 519-503-0853
7. Blooming planter
8. Non-blooming planter Section - Baking:
1. Chocolate chip cookies (3)
Section - Cut flowers: 2. Monster cookies (3)
9. Asters - 4 blooms, any colour 3. Snickerdoodles (3)
10. Dahilas - 3 blooms, up to 5”, any colour 4. Any gluten free dessert
11. Dahilas - 1 bloom, over 5”, any colour 5. Tarts - butter, no raisins (3)
12. Black-eyed Suzan’s, 5 blooms 6. Frankenstein creation, any
13. Sedum - 3 stems, any colour dessert/snack combining
14. Marigolds - French, 5 blooms two different items
15. Marigolds - African, 3 blooms 7. Any no bake dessert/snack
16. Gladiola - 1 spike 8. Banana chocolate chip muffins (3)
17. Echinacea (cone flower), any colour 9. Fruit muffins (3), any fruit or combo
18. Rose - Floribunda, 1 spray, any colour 10. Fudge, any variety
19. Snapdragon - 3 stems, any colour 11. Lemon loaf (1/2 loaf)
20. Zinnia - 3 blooms, any colour 12. Any bread (1/2 loaf)
Page 16 Page 17Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition:
Open to children up to 15 years of age (as of Dec. 31, 2020), no entry fee
required.
Section 28: 3 homemade chocolate chip cookies
- plain, no nuts
- diameter of 2”-3”
District Competition:
Winner from each fair will be eligible to enter at District Competition. District entry must
consist of 8 cookies. Must be plain chocolate chip cookies, no nuts, must be no larger than 3”
and no smaller than 2”. Prize money paid by district.
Section - Preserves and Savory Items: Provincial Competition:
13. Any berry jam (labelled) Entrant must be the winner from the District Competition. If the winner is unable to send an
entry, then the 2nd place District winner will be eligible to enter. The entry must consist of
14. Any other jam (labelled, NOT BERRY) 8 cookies. Must be plain chocolate chip cookies, no nuts, must be no larger than 3” and no
15. Canned peaches smaller than 2”. Provincial prize money: 1- $20, 2-$15, 3-$10
16. Pickled beets
17. Pickled eggs Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $3.00
18. Bread and butter pickles
19. Dill pickles
20. Spaghetti sauce
21. Chili sauce
22. Salsa
23. Baked beans - 1 cup
Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $3.00
Butter tart Competition:
The winner of the section 5 above will be eligible for district competition.
District Competition:
Winner from each fair will be eligible to enter at District Competition. The size of the tarts
must be full size (no mini or bite size tarts). A total of 6 tarns will be required to be shown.
Tarts must not contain fruit or nuts. Tarts must be on a clean, stury plate inside of a clear
plastic bag with the exhibitor’s name and address using the entry tag provided. Prize money
to be paid by the District.
Specials: Provincial Competition:
Entrant must be the winner from the District Competition. If the winner is unable to send an
24. ‘Earthcake’ - cake decorated in earth theme entry, then the 2nd place District winner will be eligible to enter. The size of the tarts must be
25. Any bark - candy or yogurt full size (no mini or bite size tarts). A total of 6 tarns will be required to be shown. Tarts must
26. 6 Cupcakes - decorated as succulents (the same or different) not contain fruit or nuts. Tarts must be on a clean, stury plate inside of a clear plastic bag
Specials prizes: 1st - $10.00, 2nd - $7.00, 3rd - $5.00 with the exhibitor’s name and address and district representing using the entry tag provided.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place entries will not be returned to exhibitors but will be placed for auction
27. Annie’s Brownies, 3 pieces, each 2” square: at the convention. Provincial prize money: 1-$50, 2-$30, 3-$20 donated by Gay Lea Foods
1st - $25, 2nd - $15, 3rd - $10 Co-Operative.
Page 18 Page 19Bernardin Awards Cl as s 1 4 : Fan c y W or k
Best of Show Award: Entries must be made by the exhibitor and must not have been entered
1st prize $30 gift certificate at a Milverton Fair before. No laundered or worn garments. One entry per
Jam/Jelly Award: exhibitor per section. Safety pins only to be used. Hand quilting may be
1st prize $20 gift certificate assisted by others, but must be specified on the entry tag.
Section 29: Gift Pack Competition:
1st prize $20 gift certificate Questions? Call Colleen 519-503-0853
Section 30: Mason Jar Creative Craft Award:
1st prize $20 gift certificate Section - Quilting:
1. Any hand quilt
2. Any quilt, machine quilted
3. Quilt top, pieced, ready to quilt
4. Any crib quilt
5. Rag quilt, any size
6. No sew blanket
Robin hood Awards 7. Wall hanging - any size
Section 31: Family Favourite Recipe Baking Contest - Homemade
cake, muffin or cake loaf. Include recipe
1st - $25 gift certificate, 2nd - $10 gift certificate
Section - knitting:
Section 32: Best Lunchbox Snack - Homemade cookies, squares 8. Hat or headband
or bars. Include recipe 9. Socks or slippers
1st - $25 gift certificate, 2nd - $10 gift certificate 10. Baby set - 2 or 3 pieces
11. Mittens, any size and style
12. Scarf
13. Exhibitor’s choice - small project
14. Exhibitor’s choice - large project
Section - Crochet:
15. 2 matching dish cloths
16. Hat or headband
Crisco Award 17.
18.
Scarf
Afghan
19. Bag - any size or style
Section 33: Family Favourite Recipe Baking - Homemade muffin, 20. Exhibitor’s choice - small project
tart or pie. Include recipe 21. Exhibitor’s choice - large project
1st - $25 gift certificate, 2nd - $10 gift certificate
Page 20 Page 21Quilt Competition Section - Sewing:
22. Pillow case
Hand Quilted General Conditions 23. Article of child’s clothing
A. Quilts must solely be made and hand quilted by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of
Agricultural Societies (OAAS) fair to be eligible for this competition.
B. Quilts to be measured on the perimeter. Total perimeter measurement to be a minimum of 324 inches. Note the quilt can be
24. Any eco item - i.e. snack bag, bowl cover
square, rectangular etc. ALL 4 sides must be measured to determine the perimeter measurement. 25. Any blanket
C. Must have 3 layers (top, batting and back) and be quilted through all layers. Not mounted on a frame.
D. Quilt may have a sleeve attached to the back for the purpose of hanging the quilt. 26. Article sewn from up-cycled fabric - must include list of re-used items
E. The winner’s name and pattern to be displayed at the Fair on sign provided by OAAS.
F. Judging will occur at local fairs and district levels. A Provincial Grand Champion Quilt will be selected at the Annual OAAS
27. Exhibitor’s choice
Convention.
G. Upon making an entry into the OAAS Hand-Quilted Quilt Competition, the Exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional
activities related to the competition. Prizes: Section 1-7: 1st - $10.00, 2nd - $8.00, 3rd - $6.00,
H. The winning OAAS Hand-Quilted Quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future District and/or OAAS Provincial competi-
tion.
Section 8-27: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $3.00
I. It is the quilter’s responsibility to give credit to the original designer of their quilt pattern based on copyright rules.
Local Fair Competition
1. Each local fair is entitled to send only the Grand Champion Quilt, (min. 324” measured on the perimeter) judged the best of
show of all Hand-Quilted Quilts to the District Competition. OR
If any entry wins Grand Champion or Best of Show of all eligible Hand-Quilted Quilts at more than one Fair, the other Fairs at
which this quilt was entered and won, should enter their Reserve Champion or Second Best of Show of eligible Hand Quilts in
the District Competition.
NOTE: If an Exhibitor wins Grand Champion or Best of Show of all eligible Hand-Quilted Quilt classes at more than one Fair,
the Exhibitor must consider their own Agricultural Society as the one from which the quilt will be sent to the District meeting,
otherwise it should be sent from the Agricultural Society nearest his/her home address.
2. An Exhibitor who wins more than one Best of Show title with a different Hand-Quilted Quilt at different Fairs shall be entitled
to enter each winning quilt to compete at the District Competition.
3. If an Exhibitor is exhibiting in more than 1 District, they are entitled to enter different winning quilts at different District
Competitions but cannot enter the same quilt at more than one District Competition
4. Local Homecraft Divisions are requested to judge a Grand Champion or Best of Show of all eligible hand quilts. As well as
Reserve Grand Champion or SECOND Best of Show of all eligible Hand-Quilted Quilts.
The Grand Champion and the Reserve Grand Champion are judged from all first and second prize eligible Hand-Quilted Quilts.
Machine-Quilted Competition General Conditions
A. Quilt must solely be made, and machine quilted by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of
Agricultural Societies (OAAS) fair to be eligible for this competition. Cl as s 1 5 : G ol den A g e ( 6 0 + )
B. Quilt to be measured on the perimeter. Total perimeter measurement to be a minimum of 324 inches. Note the quilt can be
square, rectangular etc. ALL 4 sides must be measured to determine the perimeter measurement
C. Must have 3 layers (top, batting and back) and be quilted through all layers. Not mounted on a frame. Entries must be made by the exhibitor and must not have been entered
D. Quilt may have a sleeve attached to the back for the purpose of hanging the quilt.
E. The winner’s name and pattern to be displayed at the Fair on sign provided by OAAS. at a Milverton Fair before. No laundered or worn garments. One entry per
F. Judging will occur at local fairs and district levels. A Provincial Grand Champion Machine-Quilted quilt will be selected at the
Annual OAAS Convention.
exhibitor per section.
G. Upon making entry into the OAAS Machine Quilting Competition, the Exhibitor agrees to participate inany promotional
activities related to the competition. Questions? Call Maxine 519-276-1254
H. The winning OAAS Machine-Quilted Quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future District and/or OAAS Provincial
competition.
I. Quilt must have visible machine quilting.
J. The use of short arm and/or long arm (hand or computer guided) equipment is permitted on machine quilt entries.
K. It is the quilter’s responsibility to give credit to the original designer of their quilt pattern based on copyright rules.
Section:
Local Fair Competition 1. Handmade gift for a grandchild
1. Each local fair is entitled to send only one Grand Champion Machine-Quilted Quilt, (min. 324” measured on the
perimeter) judged the best of show, of all Machine-Quilted Quilts to the District Competition. OR 2. Any up-cycled item
If any entry wins Grand Champion or Best of Show of all eligible Machine-Quilted Quilts at more than one Fair, the other
Fairs at which this item was entered and won, should enter their Reserve Champion or Second Best of Show of eligible Ma-
3. School/class photo
chine-Quilted quilts in the District Competition. 4. Then and now photos; side by side, similar image
NOTE: If an Exhibitor wins Grand Champion or Best of Show of all eligible Machine-Quilted at more than one Fair, the Exhibitor
must consider their own Agricultural Society as the one from which the Quilt will be sent to the District competition, otherwise 5. Any item from childhood
it should be sent from the Agricultural nearest his/her home address.
2. An Exhibitor who wins more than one Best of Show title with a different Machine-Quilted Quilt at different Fairs shall be
6. Penmanship - “What you do makes a difference and you have
entitled to enter each winning Quilt to compete at the District Competition to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” Jane Goodall
3. If an Exhibitor is exhibiting in more than 1 District, they are entitled to enter different winning quilts at different District
Competitions but cannot enter the same quilt at more than one District Competition.
4. Local Homecraft Divisions are requested to judge a Grand Champion or Best of Show of all eligible Machine- Quilted Quilt as
well as a Reserve Champion or Second Best of Show of eligible Machine-Quilted Quilt.
Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $3.00
The Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion are judged from all first and second prize eligible Machine-Quilted Quilts.
For information on District and Provincial competition rules and regulations visit the Ontario Ag Societies website
- ontarioagsocieties.com .
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Entries must be made by the exhibitor and must not have been entered at An exhibitor may enter only one entry in each section of each class. Work
a Milverton Fair before. One entry per exhibitor per section. must not have been entered at a Milverton Fair before.
Questions? Call Colleen 519-503-0853 Questions? Call Colleen 519-503-0853
Section: Section - Digital:
1. Any up-cycled home decor project 1. Special occasion
2. String art - any size up to 11x14” 2. A year in the life of...
3. Handmade garden decoration 3. Travelling
4. Any item created for new use - i.e. horse shoes to wine rack 4. Exhibitor’s choice
5. Wreath - any style/size/occasion
6. Wall-hanging - any type (weaving, macrame, etc NOT quilted) Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00,
7. Welding decoration 3rd - $3.00
8. Candle
9. Any handicraft item not listed above - show us something new!
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10. Pinterest Win - include a picture of what you were aiming to
make as well as the finished item
Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $3.00 Antique articles must be at least 25 years old and in good condition. Please
be advised that you exhibit your articles at your own risk in this class. The
Milverton Agricultural Society will do its best to return your items in the
condition in which you bring them, but assume no responsibility for lost
or damaged articles. Items must not have been entered at a Milverton Fair
before. One entry per exhibitor per section. Please include a small note
with information about the antique.
Questions? Call Maxine 519-595-4681
Section:
1. Family photo - minimum 50 years old
2. Salt and pepper shakers
3. Musical instrument
4. Coin
5. Milverton memorabilia
6. Blue Mountain Pottery - any item
7. “Stump the Judge” Any hand held antique item for the judge to
identify (please identify it yourself in a sealed envelope
attached to your entry ticket)
Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $3.00
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Section b - intermediate:
Ages 13-18 as of expo date, no entry fee is required.
An exhibitor may enter only one entry in each section of each class. 16. How I recycle
Work must not have been entered at a Milverton Fair before. Photos to be 17. My friend(s)
mounted with a 1” black or white border. All photos 4x6” unless otherwise 18. An outdoor activity
stated. Please attach entry tags to the bottom right hand side of border. 19. My favourite thing about Perth East
Entries must be the work of the exhibitor and taken within the past year. 20. Photographer’s choice
Questions? Call Colleen 519-503-0853
Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - 4.00, 3rd - $3.00
Section A - Open: Specials:
Open to all ages Highest number of entries - $15
1. My happy place
2. 2020 - open interpretation Section c - junior:
3. The colour ‘green’ Ages: under 13 as of expo date, no entry fee is required.
4. Growth - 2 photos, on same paper
5. Eco-friendly 21. A plant
6. Humorous photo 22. My favourite animal
7. My mode of transportation 23. The number “3”
8. Matching 24. Selfie (photo of yourself)
9. My clean up haul - layflat image 25. Photographer’s choice
- see Pinterest
10. Feathers or fur Prizes: 1st - $4.00, 2nd - 3.00, 3rd - $2.00
11. Water
12. Seeds Specials:
13. Any photo with a caption - caption on bottom edge of border Highest number of entries - $10
14. Any texture from nature
15. Photographer’s choice
Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - 4.00, 3rd - $3.00
All entries must be brought to the
Specials: MAC (17 Pierson Street) on either
Highest number of entries - $20 Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 7-8pm or
Second highest number of entries - $10 Friday, September 18, 2020 from 8-10am.
Exhibit tags will be available at the library,
or contact a board member.
Questions? Call Colleen - 519-503-0853
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