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Exhibitors general rules and regulations
SAMPLE OF NEW TAGS
Exhibit Classes

2011 Exhibit Entry Forms Click Here (download and print)

NEW AND NOTEWORTHY
THERE ARE MANY CHANGES THIS YEAR. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

1. THE FAIR IS NOW IN JULY (22,23 AND 24)

2. WATCH FOR INFO ON THE CHILI COOKOUT.

3. EXHIBITS WILL BE ACCEPTED THURSDAY, JULY 22, 5 PM TO 7 PM AND
FRIDAY, JULY 23, 5 PM TO 7 PM. JUDGING OF EXHIBITS WILL TAKE PLACE
FRIDAY, JULY 23, 7 PM TO 10 PM. THE EXHIBIT HALL WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR
VIEWING IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PARADE ON SATURDAY MORNING.
EXHIBITS MUST BE PICKED UP BETWEEN 3:00 AND 4:30 PM SATURDAY.

4. EITHER THE OLD TAGS OR THE NEW TAGS WILL BE ACCEPTABLE ON ENTRIES.

5. DID YOU READ THE INFO ON THE COWBOY CHALLENGE?

Sample of new tag
EAGLESHAM AND DISTRICT
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY FAIR
Exhibitor's Entry Tag

Class number ____________________
Class description _________________

Age for juniors __________

………………………seal here……………………………

Exhibitor's Name _____________________

Address _____________________________


SHEETS OF THE NEW TAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE WITH THE FAIR BOOKS or
Click here for entry tag sheet to print
FOLD ON FOLD LINE AND TAPE AT SEAL LINE.

6. THERE ARE NEW RULES AND CLASSES FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHY SECTION

7. SECURITY OFFICERS WILL BE ON SITE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS.

8. MEDICAL SERVICES WILL BE ON SITE.

9. PLEASE OBSERVE PARKING, DRINKING AND FIRE RULES

EXHIBITOR'S GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Exhibitors must have a 2011 Ag. Soc. Membership ($5.00 if entering an adult
class). No other exhibiting fees will be charged.

2. Bench show entries will be accepted from 5 to 7 pm July 21 and from 5 to 7 pm July 22, 2011.
Entries will be judged from 7 to 10 pm Friday, July 23, 2011.

3. All exhibits must be properly tagged, specifying section, class and name
according to the Alberta Horticultural Guide. Age must also be specified for kids.

4. All entries must be recorded on entry forms. Watch for entry form marked
Juniors or Adults.

5. If you need additional entry forms, please use the extra photocopied ones
rather than taking an additional book. Thanks.

6. Exhibits must have been raised, produced or made by the Exhibitor and must not have been entered in the Eaglesham Fair before.

7. Only one article per exhibitor may be entered in all adult and junior
CLASSES (examples of class in V1 or H3, etc), except for the following: in vegetables,
grains, seeds and flowers, only one entry per family will be allowed
except Juniors categories in vegetables, grains and flowers.

8. All Junior Classes are limited to children 16 years of age and under.

9. Judges may refuse to award any prize if, in their opinion, the entries are not worthy of a prize.

10. The fair committee will endeavour to prevent the loss or damage to exhibits, but will not be held responsible for any damage which may occur.
11. The fair committee reserves the right to decide any point not covered by the Rules and Regulations.

12. Juniors may enter the adult categories but points accumulated in adult
categories will not be added to points accumulated in junior categories for the purpose of overall points.

13. Whenever possible, please display on white paper plates.

14. No purchased mixes are allowed for baked items unless specified.

15. The Agricultural Society is not responsible for any special prizes.

16. Please cover all perishables with plastic.

17. Attach tags to the plates, not to the covering bags.

18. Prizes, unless otherwise stated, are as follows:
1st prize (3 points) - $5.00 2nd prize (2 points) - $3.00 3rd prize (1 point) - $2.00

19. Tags/fair books may be picked up at: All in One Convenience and CP Services (Eaglesham); Big Buck (Tangent); Jay's Pantry (Wanham); Eaglesham Fairgrounds; from any member of the board.

20. Please notice the Fair book design competition for 12 to 16 year olds. Check the category for instructions.

21. Bench show items: Please remove items from the bench show display between 3:00 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. If you cannot remove them yourself during this time, please designate someone (not a bench show volunteer) to get them for you. The Ag. Board will not be responsible for items left after the assigned time. Leftover items and prize money will be forfeited to the Ag. Society.

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Click below for EXHIBIT CLASSES
ADULT CLASSES
SENIORS
JUNIOR CLASSES

ADULT CLASSES

FIELD GRAINS

Rules for adult classes.

1. All grain sheaves to be 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. The length to be 24 inches or less and should be tied in three places.
2. List variety names where possible.
3. Grain should be hand cleaned. It should be exhibited in a clear glass jar, marked with the variety name.
4. All grains should be grown by the exhibitor, except for junior class.
5. All sheaves should be stripped of leaves and must be intended for seed.

Grain Sheaves
G1 Spring wheat G4 Flax
G2. Barley G5 Canola
G3 Oats G6 Alfalfa

Grain Seed
G7 Wheat G12 Alsike clover
G8 Barley G13 Alfalfa
G9 Oats G14 Red clover
G10 Flax G15 Canola
G11 Fescue G16 Peas

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Old Farmer Advice

If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around.

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VEGETABLES & FRUIT

Rules for adult and junior classes.

1. All vegetables should be clean and fresh, of moderate size or above for the variety.
2. All vegetables should be reasonably free from blemishes caused by insects,
diseases, soil, breaks, bruises or sun.
3. All vegetables of one kind shown should be the same size, shape
colour, and maturity. Size should be moderate, not overly large.
4. Taproots are to be trimmed to a reasonable length - about 1.4 inches
on root crops such as beets, carrots and turnips.
5. Vegetables should be displayed on paper or styrofoam plates with tags
attached to plates.

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VEGETABLES
V1 Tomatoes, 2 V11 Potatoes, white, 4 tubers
V2 Onions, 2, yellow V12 Potatoes, red, 4 tubers
V3 Onions, 2, red V13 Turnips, 2
V4 Beets, 2 roots V14 Cucumbers, 2
V5 Head lettuce, 1 head trimmed V15 Zucchinis, 2
V6 Cabbage, 1 head trimmed V16 Novelty or odd fruit or vegetable
V7 Cauliflower, 1 head trimmed V17 Collection of vegetables, no
V8 Carrots, 2 fewer than 6 varieties.
V9 Peas, 4 pods V18 Peppers, any colour, 2
V10 Beans, 4 pods V19 Garlic, 2 heads

FRESH FRUIT
V20 Raspberries, 6 berries with stems V24 Cranberries, 6
V21 Strawberries, 6 berries with stems V25 Saskatoons, 6
V22 Rhubarb, 4 stalks V26 Blueberries, 6
V23 Apples, 3 V27 Any fruit not mentioned above

CANNING- Jars must be sealed and labeled with the name of the produce and the year
C1 Garden strawberries C7 Relish made.
C2 Garden raspberries C8 Wild fruit
C3 Fruit jelly C9 Garden vegetables
C4 Jam C10 Any canned fruit not named above
C5 Dill pickles C11 Honey
C6 Any other pickles than dills.

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BAKING
Whenever possible, please display on white paper plates. No bought mixes may be
used for baking. Please cover perishables with plastic. Attach tags to plates and
not to the covering plastic.

B1 White bread, 1 loaf B13 Cookies, fancy, 4
B2 Brown bread, 1 loaf B14 Squares, 4
B3 Dinner rolls, unglazed, separate 4 B15 Loaf cake, such as carrot, banana, 1
B4 Chocolate cake, no icing B16 Cupcakes, 4
B5 White cake, no icing B17 Chocolates or candy, 4 pieces
B6 Chiffon cake, no icing B18 Cinnamon buns, 4
B7 Angel food cake, no icing B19 Tarts, 4
B8 Cookies, drop, 4 B20 Muffins, 4
B9 Pie, fruit B21 Decorated birthday cake
B10 Doughnuts, bread or cake, 4 B22 Ethnic food, labelled
B11 Biscuits B23 Healthy or heart smart, recipe attached
B12 Jelly roll B24 Any item not mentioned above
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FLOWERS. not Artificial - Presentation Suggestions

1. With flowers, individual blooms are shown with only one bloom open per stem.
If an extra bud is present, it must be in the right stage so that it will not lower the
rating of the exhibit. Stem and foliage are not considered.
2. With flowers that have multiple blooms, stems are shown. This will include
such flowers as sweet peas, stocks and phlox. The number of blooms open will
be to the advantage of the exhibit.
3. Try not to have any faded petals.
4. All exhibits should be well groomed, both plants and containers.
Flowers, not Artificial
F1 Gladiola, 1 stem F18 Corsage, ready to be worn, fresh
F2 Marigolds, over 2 inches, 3 F19 Any one variety on appropriate vase
F3 Marigolds, under 2 inches, 3 F20 House plant, foliage
F4 Asters, 3 F21 House plant, blooms
F5 Petunias, single, 3 F22 Cacti
F6 Petunias, double, 3 F23 Mini arrangement
F7 Sweet peas, mixed colours,3 F24 Daisies, 3
F8 Dahlias, large, 1 F25 Bachelor Buttons, 3
F9 Dahlias, assorted, 3 F26 Cosmos, 3
F10 Pansies, 3 F27 Calendulas, 3
F11 Snapdragons, 3
F12 Collection of perennials, at least 6 named
F13 Collection of annuals, at least 6 named
F14 Rose hybrid T, 1
F15 Rose, Rugosa type in bowl F28 Begonias, 3
F16 Arrangement, table centre F29 African violets
F17 Arrangement, buffet F30 Original outside planter.
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SENIORS

S1 Knitting, any article S7 Slippers
S2 Embroidery, any article S8 Socks or mitts
S3 Pot holder, 1 pair S9 Rug, any kind
S4 Crocheting, any article S10 Quilt, individual or group
S5 Cushion, complete S11 Plastic canvas, any item
S6 Hobby

Sewing

H1(a) Small article - simple H1 (b) Small article - complex or detailed
H2 (a) Large article - simple H2(b) Large article - complex or detailed


EMBROIDERY

H3 Cross-stitch, any article, counted thread
H4 Petit or needlepoint, any article
H5. Wall hanging picture, not liquid embroidery
H6 Any embroidered article not mentioned above

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CROCHETING

H7 Doily, 12 inches or over, mounted preferred H13 Afghan
H8 Doily, Under 12 inches, mounted preferred H14 Baby afghan or shawl
H9 Doily, decorative H15 Any article not mentioned
H10 Lace edge on any article (a) useful (b) novelty
H11 Any article in wool or Phentex
H12 Crochet with 2 or 3 different colours, not varigated

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KNITTING
H16 Slippers H20 Fancy stitch, any article
H17 Sweater H21 Afghan
H18 Socks or mitts H22 Any baby article
H19 Scarf, hat or toque H23 Any knit article not mentioned above
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MISCELLANEOUS HANDICRAFTS

H24 Stuffed toy H36 Hobby, any article
H25 Pot holders, practical, 2 H37 Original painting, any type
H26 Pot holders, fancy, 2 H38 Ceramics, any article (not commercial)
H27 Cushion, fancy H39 Doll, any kind
H28 Cushion, practical H40 Silk flower arrangement
H29 Rug, new material H41 Dried winter bouquet
H30 Rug, old material H42 Artificial or dried corsage
H31 Article made of wood or partly wood H43 Tole painting
H32 Recycled article, useful or novelty H44 Any article made of glass
H33 Quilt, tied H45 Plastic canvas, any item
H34 Quilt, not tied H46 Homemade greeting card
H35 Novelty article H47 Scrapbooking album

H48 Scrapbooking page 12 X 12 Special occasion
H49 Scrapbooking page 12 X 12 Favourite page
H50 Scrapbooking page 12 X 12 Fair pictures
H51 Any article not mentioned above

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PHOTOGRAPHY

NOTE: NEW RULES

1. No photo in any category may be larger than 5" by 7" (they may be smaller)
2. No entries accepted that have been shown at previous fairs.
3. Mountings for pictures must be a firm backing, no more than 1/2" to 1" larger than the picture
and must be cream, off white or black in colour. (ie. The border must be 1/2 to 1 inch )

4. Only one photo allowed per entrant per class.
5. You may write captions on the borders.
6. All photos must have been taken by the exhibitor.
7. If photos have been manipulated (as with Photoshop or other program) please note this on
the entry tag.

H52 Mounted, 4 of one theme, not framed H61 Humour photo, 1 mounted, not framed
H53 Action, 1 mounted, not framed H62 Macro, 1 mounted, not framed
H54 Scenery, 1 mounted, not framed H63 Sunset or sunrise, 1 mounted, not framed
H55 People, 1 mounted, not framed H64 Flowers, 1 mounted, not framed
(either individual or group) H65 Black and white, 1 mounted, not framed
H56 Animal(s), 1 mounted, not framed H66 Abstract, 1 mounted, not framed
H57 Oil industry, 1 mounted H67 Framed, 1 agriculture
H58 Agriculture, 1 mounted, not framed
H59 Scene of Northern Alberta, 1 mounted, not framed
H60 Picture from Eaglesham fair, 1 mounted, not framed

H68 Photomanipulation - best enhancement, 2 photos, before and after, mounted.
H69 Photomanipulation - creative enhancement, 2 photos, before and after, mounted.

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Old Farmer Advice
Life is a whole lot simpler when you plow around the stump.
When you wallow with the pigs, expect to get dirty.

Live a good and honorable life, then when you get older and think back, you'll enjoy it a second time.

JUNIOR CLASSES

Junior Grains
6 and under 10 stems to be displayed in a vase, tag attached to the vase
G17 Wheat G18 Oats G19 Barley
G20 Canola G21 Red Clover G22 Alfalfa
10 stems to be tied in one place
7 to 11 years old 10 stems to be tied in one place
G23 Wheat G24 Oats G25 Barley
G26 Canola G27 Red Clover G28 Alfalfa

12 to 16 years old Same rules as for adult classes, except size to be 1 inch in diameter
G29 Wheat G30 Oats G31 Barley
G32 Canola G33 Red Clover G34 Alfalfa

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JUNIOR MISCELLANEOUS

6 and under
K1 Farm machinery, magazine pictures of 6 or more different kinds of implements
K2 Farm animals, magazine pictures of 6 or more different kinds of animals
K3 Original drawing, crayon, coloured, maximum dimensions 8 X 11-1/2 inches
K4 Finger painting, maximum dimensions 8 X 11-1/2 inches
K5 Pasta, seed or grain picture, maximum dimensions 8 X 11-1/2 inches
K6 Pet rock or structure
K7 Hobby collection
K8 Lego creation, from a kit
K9 Lego creation, not from a kit
K10 Model kit
K11 Popsicle stick craft
K12 Play dough sculpture
K13 Decorated mud pie
K14 Recycled item (egg carton, milk jug, etc.)
K15 Picture coloured with crayon or pencil crayon (must be the picture enclosed with the fair book) Click here to download printable picture
K16 Photography: (a) animal(s) (b) friend (c) farm ( All photos MUST BE 5" X 7" OR LESS)

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7 to 11 years old

NOTE: NO PHOTO IN ANY COMPETITION MAY BE LARGER THAN 5" X 7"

K17 Farm machinery, magazine pictures of 6 or more different kinds of implements
K18 Farm animals, magazine pictures of 6 or more different kinds of animals
K19 Original drawing, crayon, coloured, maximum dimensions 8 X 11-1/2 inches
K20 Finger painting, maximum dimensions 8 X 11-1/2 inches
K21 Pasta, seed or grain picture, maximum dimensions 8 X 11-1/2 inches
K22 Plant K26 Model kit or craft kit
K23 Pet rock or sculpture K27 Popsicle stick craft
K24 Hobby collection K28 Play dough sculpture
K25 Recycled item K29 Paint by numbers
K30 Lego creation from kit, no larger than 18" x 18"
K31 Picture coloured with crayon or pencil crayons (must be picture enclosed with fair book) Click here to download printable picture
K32 Collection of 4 photographic pictures, mounted, not framed
K33 Photograph of animal, 1 mounted, not framed
K34 Action photograph, 1 mounted, not framed
K35 Photograph related to agriculture, 1 mounted, not framed
K36 Photograph related to agriculture, 1 mounted, not framed
K37 Photograph, scenery, 1 mounted, not framed
K38 Photograph, school, 1, mounted, not framed
K39 Photograph, friend(s), 1 picture, mounted, not framed

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12 to 16 years old

K40 Original painting (water colour) K45 Article made of wood or partly wood
K41 Charcoal drawing K46 Paint by numbers
K42 Fabric painting K47 Plastic model kit (car, etc.)
K43 Hobby - other than collection K48 Model kit or craft kit
K44 Novelty article K49 Poetry
K50 Creative story, approx. 350 words (not more than 500 words)
K51 Original pencil drawing

NOTE: NO PHOTO IN ANY COMPETITION MAY BE LARGER THAN 5" X 7" Photos must be mounted and not framed
K52 Colour photographs, at least 4 mounted
K53 Photograph of animal(s), 1 mounted
K54 Action photograph, 1 mounted
K55 Photograph related to agriculture, 1 mounted
K56 Black and white photograph, 1 mounted
K57 Photograph of school situation, 1 mounted
K58 Photograph of scenery, 1, mounted
K59 Sewing, any article
K60 Knitting, any article
K61 Crocheting, any article
K62 Lego creation, not from kit, no larger than 18" x 18"
K63 Hobby collection (such as badges, etc.)
K64 Weed display, 6 or more varieties, named and mounted
K65 Recycled item made into something useful
K66 Farm safety poster 12" X 18"
K67 Ceramics of any kind, not commercial
K68 Scrapbook album
K69 Handmade greeting card.
K70 SPECIAL EVENT. Fair book design competition for 2011. The design should be 8-1/2 x 11 inches (the size of a full sheet of paper). The design must be original and creative. Computer generated designs only..
Special prize may be awarded.
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JUNIOR FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES
6 and under

L1 Wild nature bouquet, 4 or more varieties, no noxious weeds
L2 Garden flower bouquet, 4 or more varieties.
L3 Sunflower
L4 Novelty vegetable or scene
L5 Peas, 4 pods
L6 Carrots, 2
L7 Beans, 4 pods
L8 Pumpkin or zucchini

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7 to 11 years old

L9 Wild nature bouquet, 4 or more varieties, no noxious weeds
L10 Sunflower, 1
L12 Novelty vegetable or scene
L13 Peas, 4 pods
L14 Carrots, 2
L15 Beans, 4 pods
L16 Pumpkin or zucchini
12 to 16 years old

L17 Carrots, 2
L18 Beans, 4
L19 Peas, 4 pods
L20 Pumpkin or zucchini
L21 Novelty vegetable or scene
L22 Bouquet of garden flowers, at least 6
L23 Wild nature bouquet, 4 or more varieties, no noxious weeds
L24 Petunias, 2
L25 Sunflower, 1
L26 Bachelor buttons, 3
L27 Calenduals, 3
L28 Pansies, 3
L29 Daisies, 3
L30 Cosmos, 3
L31 Flower arrangement

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JUNIOR BAKING

7 to 11 years old

J1 Rice Crispy squares, 3
J2 Cookies, unbaked, 3
J3 Cupcake, decorated, 1. Cake mix allowed.
J4 Cookie, 1 decorated.
J5 Packed school lunch

12 to 16 years old

J6 Cookies, 4 rolled
J7 Cookies, 4 drop
J8 Fudge, plain, 4 pieces
J9 Chocolate cake, iced
J10 White cake, iced
J11 Bran muffins, 4
J12 Biscuits, 4
J13 Brownies or squares, 4
J14 Cake made from cake mix, iced
J15 Rice Crispy squares, 4
J16 Decorated cupcakes, 2
J17 Packed school lunch

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