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Ages 3-7
Prizes $5, $3, $2 cash on day of fair.
Contest illustration can be found in the 2004 Prize booklet.
Sponsored by Jimmy Coverdale Trucking
Saturday, 2:00 PM in the Parking Lot Information: R. Gordon (654-9849)
1. Open to children attending the Fair who weigh between 40 and 80 lbs.
2. Tractors, Sled and Scale will be provided.
3. Classes: a. 40-50 lbs c. 61-70 lbs
b. 51-60 lbs d. 71-80 lbs
4. Each contestant will be weighed before pull starts.
Trophy for the best in each class
The work of Aberfoyle Public School students will be on display in the Green Shed.
A special "Thank you!" to the committee of Wendy McDonald, Gail McKeen, Karen Chamberlain, the Staff and especially the students of the Aberfoyle Public School.
9:30 am, Saturday, on the Ball Diamond Age as of September 1, this year
Separate races for Boys and Girls
Ages: - 4 & under, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15 and over
Events: Dashes, Three-Legged-Races, Bean-Bag-Throw,
Wheelbarrow, and Novelty Races!!
Our appreciation to Wendy McDonald for her organization of these events
and grateful thanks to the Spiritual Assembly of Bahα'νs for their support of these events.
Special event for young people - Take a big heap of straw, add both candy and real Loonies and Toonies, and let em scramble. If its in your hand when the whistle blows, its yours.
Contestants will be given a timed free-for-all to dig through loose straw and keep what they find. They will have a chance to find real Loonies, Toonies, and candy.
Girls - Ages 4 and under
Boys - Ages 4 and under
Girls - Ages 5 and 6
Boys - Ages 5 and 6
Girls - Ages 7 and 8
Boys - Ages 7 and 8
Girls - Ages 9 and 10
Boys - Ages 9 and 10
Girls - Ages 11 and 12
Boys - Ages 11 and 12
Puslinch Junior Pig Herding Contest
Information - Bill Crow (822-8559)
Please register at least one hour before the start of this event at the Ball Diamond Registration Desk located at the Ball Diamond.
Prizes $5, $3., $2 to be paid on Fair Day
Each contestant will be required to drive their pig from one pen, around a barrel and into the next pen and finish first.
All pigs and necessary equipment are supplied.
Unfortunately, we will only be able to have 7 contestants in each section. In the event that more people register for each section, we will hold a lottery of all names registered and draw 7 contestants.
Age 13 and older
Age 12
Age 11
Age 10
Age 9
Age 8
4-H is for Fun! For Friends! 4-H is for Learning by Doing! 4-H is 4U!
It's a community organization for young people 10 to 21 years of age (before January 1 of this year). We offer exciting programs from pet care, conservation, agriculture, sewing, cooking and much more. All 4-H programs are run by volunteers in Wellington County. If you have any questions, contact our 4-H secretary Barbara McAllister at 824-2959.
All Livestock to Remain on the Grounds until 4:30 pm
There will be an entry fee of $ 5.00 per animal.
4-H Sheep Classes
Ewe Class Jan 1 - Jan 31 of current year
Feb 1 - Feb 29 of current year
Mar 1 and after of current year
Market Class - ram, wether, or ewe
Showmanship Classes for Novice, Junior, Intermediate and Senior
Prize money - $25, $20, $15, $10/ea, Champion Classes $30, $15
Educational Display Competition - 4-H Display
Sponsored by the Aberfoyle Agricultural Society
Rules: 1. Open to all 4-H Clubs
2. Exhibits will be limited to 6 feet of table space
3. $10.00 for each worthy display entered
4-H leaders are Hugh MacDonald - 824-6870, and John Hamilton - 822-2009.
We give special thanks to all our 4-H Contributors
Leaders: Leanne McPhail (837-9728)
Elaine Merkus, Michele Gray, Frank Martin
All entries must be from the Puslinch Junior Garden Club
Class 'A' - Junior Class 'B' - Intermediate Class 'C' - Senior
Rules and conditions - call leaders. Prizes: $3, $2.50, $2, $1.50, $1
at Junior Garden Club Awards Night
Entries will be accepted between 3 and 6 pm Fri., Sept. 10, 2004
5 Potatoes [A,B,C]
3 Peppers [A,B,C]
5 Onions [A,B,C]
3 Ripe Tomatoes, stems on [B,C only]
3 Green Tomatoes, stems on [B,C only]
3 ripe cherry tomatoes [A only]
3 green cherry tomatoes [A only]
5 Carrots [B only]
5 Beets [C only]
3 Marigold blooms [A only]
3 Zinnia Blooms [B only]
3 African Daisies [B only]
3 Calendula Blooms [C only]
3 Cosmos Blooms [C only]
Longest Zucchini [A,B,C]
Heaviest Zucchini [A,B,C]
Most Unusual Vegetable [A,B,C]
Vegetable Creation [A,B,C]
Flower arrangement with flowers from home garden in 3" to 4" in diameter (eg. cup). [A,B,C]
Special: To the exhibitor with the most points in each class
1st- 5 pts, 2nd- 4 pts, 3rd- 3 pts, 4th - 2 pts, 5th - 1 pt
$5.00 by Edith Inglis
Prizes - $5, $3, $2
NEW: - Two Classes -
1) Youth up to grade 6 - put age and grade on tag
2) Youth grade 7 to 12 - put age and grade on tag.
The poster must be an original, hand made design by an school student, with the theme of "Promoting Our Fair"
The poster must be a minimum of 11" x 17" (28 cm x 43 cm) and a maximum of 12" x 18" (30.5 cm x 46 cm).
The fair board will mount the winner on black art card for the OAAS District 7 competition in November/04, and if a winner at that competition, will forward the poster to the OAAS Convention in Toronto in February/05 for further prizes..
The name of the Fair, the student and the school must be clearly noted on the back of the poster.
OAAS Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition
Prizes - $5, $3, $2
Youth age 10 to 15 years - put age on Tag.
Made by entrant - 12 cookies in a sturdy box with easy to remove lid. Box may be decorated. Cookies to be no larger that 3".
To be judged - 25% presentation, 15% General Appearance, 15% internal appearance, 45% Flavour. Winner will be asked to repeat recipe and packaging for presentation at the District 7 Competition in November 2004 and if a winner there, to repeat again in February 2005 at the Provincial level.
OAAS Amateur Competition Photography
Bring your camera to the Fair -
Slides and prints of this year's fair 2004 - developed and sent to Robert Gordon RR #3 Guelph ON, N1H 6H9, (654-9849) by October 25 of the current year.
Pick up the Rules and Categories at the Fair.
Information: Florence Peer (763-9782)
Exhibitors must be 16 years of age or under as of December 31 of this year!
Prizes: $4, $3, $2, $1, $.75 $.50
4th, 5th, and 6th have been sponsored by Badenoch Women's Institute
Prizes may be picked up at the office after 11:00 am Fair Day
The Junior Section is for boys and girls; 6-16 years of age. Print information on entry tags and include childs age; to be visible when tag is folded. Fasten entry tag securely to all entries . PLEASE PUT AGE ON BACK OF TAG. Entries with no age could be disqualified
All food exhibits must be on 15 cm disposable plate and in clear plastic bag. Hobby size is restricted to 28 x 33 cm with all parts secured. Please, no kits or collections and hobby must not be previously listed.
Junior Junior: Ages 6-10; Senior Junior: Ages 11-16; Open Class: Ages 16 & under
JUNIOR JUNIOR 6-10
1 flat bottom ice cream cone decorated
Rice Krispie square shaped like a "pig"; using a Rice Krispie recipe
A marshmallow "pig"
Fridge magnet (theme to count)
A 15cm paper plate "pig" mask
A "pig" bookmark
A "piggy" bank, base no larger than 20cm.
What can you make with a Puslinch stone? no larger than 10cm.
Corn Cob "pig"
Building Project: Construct an original bridge; base to be cardboard
(approx. 5 x 40 x 5 cm); made with Lego, Wood or Meccano
Any Hobby: girls 6-10
Any Hobby: boys 6-10
Three (3) Peanut Butter Cookies Sponsored by Marg Paddock
Collage, max. 22 x 30 cm of farm animals
SENIOR JUNIOR 11-16
Three (3) Raisin oatmeal cookies
Three (3) Cup Cakes decorated as "The Three Little Pigs"
Three (3) pieces of Almond Bark See Pg
Homemade Pizza on half English Muffin
Farm Wagon made from Chocolate Bar and or other Candy
Wind Chimes any medium
Decorated bottle or jar to be used as a vase
A "pig" book mark
A "piggy" bank, base no larger than 20cm.
A scene from the "Three little Pigs" made from scrap material; maximum 22 x 30 cm.; (to be hung)
Building Project: Construct an original bridge; base to be cardboard, approx 35 x 40 x 5; made with Lego, Wood or Meccano
Any Hobby, girl, ages 11-16
Any Hobby, boy, ages 11-16
Three (3) Chocolate Chip Muffins - Sponsored by Edith Inglis
OPEN CLASS - 16 AND UNDER
Ages 6-8: Print and mount on construction paper, no larger than 18 x 12 cm of poem See pg 50.
Ages 9-10: Penmanship ( handwritten) and mounted on construction paper no larger than 18 x 12 cm. of poem.
Ages 11-16: Penmanship (handwritten) and mounted on construction paper, no larger than 18 x 12 cm of poem.
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Penmanship Poem: all ages: To market, to market, To buy a fat pig, Home again, home again Jiggidy, jig. |
Personal Time Capsule ( K grade 3) retained by exhibitor; to be opened in 5 years to be contained in a 1 litre (approximately) clear container including: a poem about yourself in 5 years, a souvenir, a handmade art or craft, your favourite toy or item, one item of your own choice. Prizes donated by Aberfoyle School Council
Personal Time Capsule grades 4-8 retained by exhibitor; to be opened in 5 years to be contained in a 1 litre (approximately) clear container including: a poem about yourself in 5 years, a souvenir, a handmade art or craft, your favourite toy or item, one item of your own choice. Prizes donated by Aberfoyle School Council
Decorated Straw hat, no larger than 20 cm in diameter (theme to count)
A Flower arrangement for a sick friend, base no larger than 20 cm
One of the "Three Little Pigs" houses on a cardboard base 22 x 36 cm
A "pig" made with Wooden Dimensionals (cubes, spools, eggs) - Stockade Wood & Craft Supply, Guelph
10" Knitted scarf - Sponsored by Pat Duffield
Tote Bag sewn by entrant Sponsored by Pat Duffield
A Draft Stopper, approx. 45 cm. Sponsored by Pat Duffield
Country Fair Baking Contests Junior Baking Specials
Contestants must be 15 years of age or under - see Baking Class - to be judged and displayed with Adult Baking - use Adult Baking Classes and Sections
Special: : Fleischmann's Yeast Open Contest One loaf Homemade White Bread from contestant under age 16 (put age on back of tag) (display proof of purchase with entry)see Baking Class - page 30 $10, $6, $4
Special: Robin Hood Flour Beginners Best Cookies Contest
3 Ice Box Cookies - (form, chill and slice before baking) Flavour(s) and decoration optional - Best homemade cookies, first time at the fair, contestant under age 16 (put age on back of tag), (display proof of purchase with entry)
see Baking Class - Robin Hood Gift Prize, $6, $4
Special : To the individuals receiving the most points in Class 39, Junior Junior Sections 1 - 14 $10, $8 by Aberfoyle School Council
$5 by Betty Jefferson.
Information: Florence Peer (763-9782)
Exhibitors must be attending kindergarten or be younger than Five (5) years of age as of December 31 of this year. Prizes donated by Aberfoyle Agricultural Society and Badenoch Women's Institute.
Please put age on back of tag
Prizes: $2, $1.50, $1, $.75, $.50, $.25
Cash on the day of the fair
Longest Cucumber Homegrown
Potato decorated like a "Pig"
Weirdest Carrot Homegrown
A "Pig" mask. To be judged by appearance only
Peanut Butter and Jam Sandwich
Child drawn picture of a "Pig"
A Playdough"Pig" Face
Decorated Pine cone for your Christmas Tree
Print your first name on plain paper mounted on 10 x 15 cm construction paper.
Special : One decorated cupcake - To be judged on appearance only.
by Lois Howlett
Biggest Pumpkin Contest
Prize Money: $25, $20, $15, $10, $10, $10, $10 for 1st to 7th place
All other entries will receive $1.Prizes are cash on fair day
Rules:
Must be grown by a boy or girl up to and including Grade 8.
Exhibit must be grown and cared for by the exhibitor in the course of this year.
All pumpkins will be weighed and prizes given accordingly. In the event of a tie, the pumpkins in question will be measured.
Colour of pumpkin will not be a factor considering the early date of the Fair.
Entry form must include name, address, and the name of the seed sown if known.
All exhibits must be entered by 5:00 pm Friday September 10, 2004. Please take pumpkins to the back Green Shed
Exhibits must remain on display until 4:30 pm and must be removed by 6:30 pm Fair Day.
Judging will take place in the Ball Diamond
No entry fee will be charged.
The decision of the Judge is final.
Decorated Pumpkin
Bring Your Own Pumpkin Already Decorated!
Prize Money: $10, $7, $5 cash on Fair Day
Rules:
Must be grown by a boy or girl up to and including Grade 8.
Colour of pumpkin will not be a factor considering the early date of the Fair.
All exhibits must be entered by 9:30 am Fair Day with the Committee Chairperson
Judging will take place at 10:30 am.
Exhibits must remain on display until 4:30 pm and must be removed by 6:30 pm Fair Day.
No entry fee will be charged.
Entry form to include name and address.
The decision of the Judge is final.
