Rules and Regulations:
1. Exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor.
2. Exhibitors can enter one article only in each category. For example, only one dress or only one jogging suit, but both items may be entered in their own category.
3. Exhibitors are not permitted to show the same article more than two years. Preference will be given to new work.
4. Soiled, defaced or old work will be disqualified.
5. Exhibitors must be a member of the Cumberland Township Agricultural Society (you must give your membership number when entering except in the Youth Section
6. List of entries to be phoned in to the Rita Dessaint (613-835-2608) or email: denrob125@rogers.com
7. All entry lists should be in no later than Friday, August 5th, 2011.
8. Please indicate if you are senior, new exhibitor or youth as there are special prizes for top entries in these categories.
9. Exhibits must be brought to the blue Exhibit Building on Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
10. Judging will take place on Thursday, August 11th, 2011. The Exhibit building will be closed until approximately 5 pm or until judging is finished and the display is assembled.
11. In case of no competition, the judge will only give a prize if work is worthy.
12. In case of a tie, the overall winner will be determined by the exhibitor with the greatest number of first prizes.
13. Exhibits must not be removed until 4:30 pm – 6 pm, Sunday, August 14th, 2011. Homecraft Division will be closed at 4 p.m. on Sunday 14th August 2011, for disassembly of the displays. (This usually takes about half an hour approximately.)
NO PICK-UPS WILL BE ALLOWED UNTIL AFTER THIS DISASSEMBLY FOR SAFETY REASONS.
The Agricultural Society is not responsible for exhibits not claimed after 6 pm.
Prize money may be picked up at the Fair office any time after noon on Friday or throughout the weekend. Prizes not claimed before the end of September 2011 will be considered to be a donation to the CTAS.
PRIZES:
Standard for Adults or Teens are: 1st – $6 2nd – $5 3rd – $4
Photography Prizes (adult and teen): 1st -$4 2nd -$3 3rd -$2
Children 11 and under are: 1st -$3 2nd -$2.50 3rd -$2 4th -1.50 5th -$1
Afghan and quilt prize amounts will be printed beside the item if different from this list.
HIGHEST OVERALL POINTS PRIZES: (most prizes are donations)
Highest Overall Points Prize Approximate prize value of $50.00
Second Highest Overall Approximate prize value of $40.00
New Exhibitor with Highest Points Approximate prize value of $20.00
New Exhibitor with Second Highest Points Approximate value of $10.00
Senior (75 years +) Exhibitor Highest Points Approximate value of $25
Special Judge’s Award Approximate prize value of $10
Each Category will have a Highest Points Prize of approximate value of $10-$20
JUDGING: Articles will be judged using the scoring system according to the booklet “Homecraft Judging Standards for Ontario Fairs” unless otherwise stated. These standards are important if you want to know what the judge is looking for. Call the Fair Office at 835-2766 for a copy of these judging standards.
CLASS: COMMUNITY SERVICE CHALLENGE:
*All items will be donated to a charitable organization.
1) Knitted or crocheted Chemo Cap (seamless)
2) Scarf - any medium
3) Shoe Box containing personal care items for a local shelter-Male or Female
CLASS: SEWING: *Sample of material attached (SMA) to qualify
4. Article of lingerie
5. Polar fleece garment
6. 2 matching placemats
7. Lounging pants -any kind
8. Any article of clothing made from recycled material (state previous article)
CLASS: KNITTING: *Yarn sample and label must be attached to qualify
10. Adult’s vest
11. Adult slippers
12. Child’s cardigan
13. Shawl
14. Knitted child’s socks
15. Coat for a pet
16. Set of 2 dishcloths
17. Afghan –any size – (prize $8, $7, $6)
18. Scarf made with 3 different types of yarns- judged on originality
Highest points in knitting sponsored by Wool N’ Things
SPECIAL CLASS: PEOPLE’S CHOICE: ($10, $8, & $6)
Three piece outfit/set for baby-knit or crochet (SYA) –Mount or tie together.
People who visit the homecraft division can cast their vote and choose their favourite one. Sponsored by the Navan Women’s Institute.
CLASS: CROCHETING: *Yarn sample and label must be attached to qualify
18. Slippers-adult size
19. Stuffed toy, under 18
20. Afghan – any size – (prize $8, $7, $6)
21. Set of 4 coasters
CLASS: NEEDLEWORK:
22. Any article in Needlepoint
23. Any article of Embroidery
24. Plastic Canvas – your choice – any article between 4″ and 12″
25. Cross-stitch or Counted Cross Stitch Picture (framed or mounted and ready to hang)
26. Article of Counted Cross-Stitch (not a picture)
27. Cross-stitch or Counted Cross Stitch- nature scene (framed or mounted and ready to hang)
28. Any article completed with a needle that incorporates beads and/or sequins
CLASS: QUILTING:
*Any and all quilts are welcomed but to compete at the regional level, see rules for the Grand Champion Quilt Competition below this list
29. Pieced Quilt – (hand quilted) – full (at least 324“ perimeter to qualify for further competition) prizes $25, $20, $15)
30. Appliquéd and/or pieced quilt (hand quilted) – at least 324” perimeter (prizes $20, $15, $12)
31. Machine quilted: quilt by regular sewing machine (any technique) * judged for quilting only – twin or full size (prizes $15, $12, $10)
32. Rag Quilt- any size
33. A quilt block – no larger than 16” square – mounted so under side may be judged
34. Quilt (single or larger) made by 2 or more people- any style – hand or machine quilted – not eligible for District Competition – judged for workmanship and design
35. Any wearable quilted item – machine or hand quilted
36. First time quilt exhibitor
37. Quilt- tied
38. Crazy quilt
39. Quilt made from a purchased panel
40. Crib quilt
41. Quilting using more than one decorative technique such as piecing, appliqué, embroidery…etc
42. Any other quilt or quilting
Grand Champion Hand Quilted Quilt Competition of Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies
Entries must be solely made and hand quilted by the exhibitor
Entry quilts must be a minimum of 324“ measured on the perimeter (smaller quilts will not be
eligible to proceed to the next level of competition) Prizes: $25, $15 & $10
First prize quilt at the District will go to the February Convention for judging. 1st prize $500
Machine Championship Quilt/Wall hanging Competition
Quilt/Wall hanging must be solely made and machine quilted by the exhibitor and judged at a local OAAS fair to be eligible for this competition
Minimum 192 inches or 480 cm- measured on the perimeter- can be square or rectangular etc.
Grand Champion quilt/wall hanging will go to district judging- ribbon plus $25, $15 & $10 to be awarded
Winner of district advances to annual OAAS Convention
(See copy of complete details regarding OASS quilt competitions at the Fair office)
CLASS: PAINTING/DRAWING:
Cover artist’s name or identification
Article must be mounted or framed
Size limited to 24″ maximum including frame
Article must be equipped and ready to hang
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* Criteria must be met or article will not be judged
43. Oil painting
44. Acrylic
45. Watercolour
46. Pencil or Charcoal sketch
47. Pen and ink sketch
48. Painting on wood – no stencilling
49. Decorative painting on glass or tin – no stencilling
50. Decorative painting on other medium i.e. brick, stone etc…no stencilling
51. Stencilling on any medium
52. Article of tole painting – your choice
53. A sculpture not to exceed 18
54. Pastel
CLASS: MISCELLANEOUS HOBBY CRAFT:
55. Handmade tote bag
56. Decorated bird cage – any medium
57. Article made of wood – max 30”
58. Latch hook rug or wall hanging
59. Table center piece – any occasion
60. Garden or outside decoration – max 36” – not a flower pot
61. Collection of 3 bazaar items
62. Draft stopper – your choice
63. Decorate a basket for Christmas- content not judged
64. Pin cushion – handmade
65. Door/wreath decoration – maximum 24″
66. Something useful from something used (identify former use)
67. Craft of your choice (no larger than 8”)
68. Craft of your choice (no larger than 18”)
69. Unfinished craft- must be dated with a short explanation (ie. “Started for my daughter 10 years ago and now she is a mother”)
CLASS: JEWELLRY
70. Multi-stranded necklace
71. Friendship bracelet
72. Earrings
73. Wired jewellery
74. 3 piece jewellery set
CLASS: CARDS *one only per category
75. Computer art
76. Thread as a medium
77. Pressed flowers
78. Hand-painted
79.3-D
80. Mixed media
CLASS: THEME-ORIENTED: “TURNING BACK THE CLOCK”
81. Braided rug, max. 39″
82. Man-made tool
83. Alphabet sampler-penmanship
84. Set of 2 woven placemats
85. Embroidered runner
86. Hand-made toy made of wood, max. 18“
87. Dress up a doll in knitted or sewn period clothing dating back 100 years
88. Shadow box display-a family antique with description, max. 16“x16“
89. Collection of old fashioned buttons, max. 12, mounted
90. Choker necklace
91. Compose a 70 word essay on memories from the past, hand written and mounted
ORGANIZED GROUP CLASSES
Rules and Regulations:
a. All general rules for other categories apply.
b. Must belong to an organized group (e.g. Church, crafts association, political group, Institute group etc)
c. All work must be the work of the members of the group.
d. Choose six (6) items – no more, no less.
e. All entries are to be attractively displayed.
f. An identification card is to accompany the display. Card must be discretely hidden and will be displayed after judging.
g. List of entries and entry fee ($5.00) is to be forwarded to the Homecraft Secretary or to the Fair Office no later than Friday, July 31st, 2011.
h. Exhibit must be set up between 6:00 and 8:00 pm on Friday, August 5th, 2011.
i. Each group is responsible for setting up their own display. Additional props may be used.
j. Each group will be assigned a space. The display area is approximately 4’ wide x 2½’ deep.
2011 Theme: Welcome Spring
G1. Quilt-pieced or appliquéd, pattern named, min. of 72″x 90″, hand quilted, SMA. Not necessarily part of the theme.
G2. Two quilted placemats, max. 14″ x 18″, hand-quilted, SMA
G3. Baby quilt, max. 25″ square, machine quilted, SMA
G4. Crocheted round doily, max. 18″, mounted, SYA.
G5. One pair hand knitted women’s socks. SYA
G6. Poem about spring (author named) max. 15 lines, hand written and mounted
G7. Sewn adult vest, SMA
G8. Scrapbook page depicting spring flowers, name the flowers and the location.
G9. Embroidered or counter cross stitch picture of spring, not to exceed 18″ x 24″.
G10. Decorated child’s umbrella.
G11. Flower (artificial or silk) arrangement in rubber boots, not to exceed 18″ in any direction.
G12. A woven shawl, SYA.
Highest Points: $15 Best Display – $10
PHOTOGRAPHY: * Open to amateurs only
* Maximum photo size: 8″x 10″ unless otherwise specified
* All photos are to be mounted on white Bristol board with a 1″ margin all around, not framed
* Navan Fair is not responsible for any damage that may occur to photos that are submitted.
* Every effort will be made to protect photos from potential damage.
CLASS: Color Photographs: (may be digital or regular camera)
P1. Very dark silhouette against light background (sky, snow, sand, fog…..)
P2. Candid shot of senior(s)
P3. Action shot where subject is clear, background blurred
P4. My favourite breakfast food
P5. Family treasure/heirloom-short description
P6. Animal tricks/stunts
P7. A parade: Fair, Xmas…
P8. Creative challenge: Light painting is a specific version of long exposure photography.
You’ll want to set your camera on a tripod and expose shots for 10-30 seconds or more while (probably another subject) draws with a light source, like a flashlight, LED, candle, sparkler or glowstick.
CLASS: Collection of 4 photos (4’’ x 6’’) mounted as a unit
P9. Rural scene depicting different crops taken up close (in the field)
P10. Monotones: each photo focuses on one single colour or shades of a colour (use 4 different colours)
P11. Sequence that tells a story.
CLASS: Black and White Photography
P12. Panoramic rural scene
P13. Black & white with one colour accent (use special camera setting or photo-shop program)
P14. Turning back the clock: macro/close-up of a time piece
P15. Hand(s)
Class: Photography-15 years and under
P16. A retouched digital photo with the original
P17. Splashing around
P18. My favourite sport
CLASS: Photography-12 years and under
P19. My favourite animal
P20. My favourite toy
P21. Something with the colour blue
scrap booking
Must be dated with name of event
Must identify people by first name only
CLASS: SCRAPBOOKING-16 YEARS AND OLDER
P22. A mini-scrapbook (less than 12’’x12’’)
P23. A special person
P24. Your favourite pastime
CLASS: Scrapbooking-15 years and under
P25. My tech buddies
P26. My favourite place
P27. A special event
*****Best Overall Photo – prize of approximate value of $30
OAAS FAIR PHOTO & SLIDE CONTEST – Digital Imaging now accepted
The OAAS holds this competition annually in an effort to acquire photographs and slides for their archives. Complete details of the 2011 competition will be available at the Fair Board office at the time of the 2011 Navan Fair. Deadline: December 1st, 2011. All photos for this competition must be of the 2011 Navan Fair. So bring your camera to this year’s fair and start snappin’. You might have a winning shot!
HOMECRAFT YOUTH SECTION
There is no membership required for this section unless you wish to enter the adult division classes.
CLASS: AGES 12 TO 16
Y1. Something made with paper, max. height 18“
Y2. Computer generated advertisement of this year’s Navan Fair theme “Turning Back the Clock”
Y3. Any knitted article
Y4. Any wooden craft made from a kit
Y5. Any wooden craft, handmade
CLASS: AGE 8 TO 11
Y6. Invitation card to a Birthday party-handmade
Y7. Invitation card to a Christmas party-computer generated
Y8. Painting-something seen at the fair, max. size 12“x16” (30cm x 45cm)
Y9. A picture frame made of recycled material
Y10. A Lego (or similar blocks) model of a clock, max. size 8“x12“ (20cm x 30cm)
CLASS: AGE 7 AND UNDER
Y11. Sponge or finger painting-favourite fruit/vegetable
Y12. An article of your choice made with popsicle sticks
Y13. Mask made with a paper plate
Y14. A Lego (or similar blocks) model of a family member, not to exceed 8“x12“ (20cm x 30cm)
OAAS Specials: Displays and posters
These 3 classes will have the 1st Prize compete at the District I meeting and then the 1st Prize will compete at the provincial level at the February 2012 Convention.
1) 3 Dimensional Fair Display- “Promoting Your Fair” (Prize payout at Convention $50, $40, $30)
2) Two Dimensional Fair Display-original, handmade (Prize payout at Convention $40, $30, $20)
3) Youth Poster Competition
- Senior (Grade 9 to 12)
- Intermediate (Grade 5 to 8 )
- Junior (Junior up to Grade 4
Prizes 1st $25 2nd $15 3rd $10 donated by the Russell District Women’s Institute
and then 1st place goes to the District I meeting and then to February 2012 Convention (Prize payout at Convention $25, $15, $10)
****Fair Office has details of rules
Homecraft Reminders:
a. We always need volunteers to work on the committee.
b. We appreciate any donations or sponsors for our prizes – if you or anyone you know may be interested in helping or if you know of a business that may like to advertise at the fair, please let us know.
c. We would like to have people perform demonstrations during the fair i.e. flower arranging, weaving, cake decorating, tole painting etc. Are you interested?
Please call Christine Lanthier at 613-835-3397 or email: totalfootspa@xplornet.ca or call the Fair office at 835-2766, e-mail navanfair@bellnet.ca
Director: Eleanor Hodges
Coordinator: Christine Lanthier
Committee: Sue Atkinson, Rita Dessaint, Ardyth Elliot, Gertie Hodges,
Jack Hodges, Katie Hodges, Anne-Marie Potvin, Elke Rathwell, Dora Smits
