| Director: Eleanor Hodges |
| Secretary: Rita Dessaint |
| Committee Members: Sue Atkinson, Ardyth Elliot, Gertie Hodges, Jack Hodges, Katie Hodges, |
| Kathryn Keyes, Chris Lanthier, Anne-Marie Potvin, Elke Rathwell, Dora |
| Smits |
| Theme for 2012 – “From Farm Gate to Dinner Plate” |
| Judge: Shirley Sullivan |
| Rules and Regulations: |
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| a. Exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor. |
| b. 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. |
| c. Exhibitors are not permitted to show the same article more than two years. Preference will |
| be given to new work. |
| d. Soiled, defaced or old work will be disqualified. |
| e. Exhibitors must be a member of the Cumberland Township Agricultural Society (you must give |
| your membership number when entering except in the Youth and Special People Sections. |
| f. List of entries to be phoned in to the Rita Dessaint (613-835-2608) or emailed to |
| rdessaint@live.ca |
| g. All entry lists should be in no later than Friday, August 3rd, 2012. |
| h. Please indicate if you are a senior, new exhibitor or youth as there are special prizes for top |
| entries in these categories. |
| i. Exhibits must be brought to the blue Exhibit Building on Wednesday, August 8th,2012 from |
| 6:00 to 8:00pm |
| j. Judging will take place on Thursday, August 9th,2012. The Exhibit building will be closed until |
| approximately 5 pm or until judging is finished and the display is assembled. |
| k. In case of no competition, the judge will only give a prize if work is worthy. |
| l. In case of a tie, the overall winner will be determined by the exhibitor with the greatest |
| number of first prizes |
| m. Exhibits must not be removed until after 4:30pm, Sunday, August 12th, 2012. The exhibit |
| building will be closed at 4:00pm 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 6:00 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 September 15th, 2012 will be considered to be a donation to the CTAS. |
| PRIZES: |
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| Standard for Adults or Teens are: |
| 1st-$6.00 2nd-$5.00 3rd-$4.00 |
| Photography Prizes (adult and teen): |
| 1st-$4.00 2nd-$3.00 3rd-$2.00 |
| Children 12 and under are: |
| 1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.50 3rd-$2.00 4th-$1.50 5th-$1.00 |
| Special People Category: |
| All entries – Ribbon & $5.00 |
| Afghan and quilt prize amounts will be printed beside the item if different from this list. |
| HIGHEST OVERALL POINTS PRIZES (most prizes are donated): |
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| Highest Overall Points: |
| Approximate prize value of $50.00 |
| Second Highest Overall Points |
| Approximate prize value of $40 |
| New Exhibitor with Highest Points |
| Approximate prize value of $20.00 |
| New Exhibitor with Second Highest Points |
| Approximate prize value of $10.00 |
| Senior (65 years of age or older) Exhibitor Highest Points |
| Approximate prize 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 613-835-2766 for a copy of these judging standards. |
| SPECIAL NOTE FOR THOSE WHO MAKE THEIR OWN TAGS |
| Unless we have ALL of your contact information (name, address, telephone number) listed on entry tags, we may have to disqualify the entry. Although you may give it at time of entry, it MUST also be on any tag you make when you bring it to display. Thank you. |
| CLASS: COMMUNITY SERVICE CHALLENGE |
| NOTE: All items will be donated to a charitable organization |
| - Teddy Bear – any medium |
| - Scarf – any medium |
| - Shoe Box containing personal care items for a local shelter – Male or Female |
| 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 favorite one. |
| Sponsored by the Navan Women’s Institute |
| CLASS: SEWING |
| Sample of material attached (SMA) to qualify |
| 1. Article of lingerie |
| 2. Polar Fleece Garment |
| 3. 2 matching placemats |
| 4. Lounging pants – any kind |
| 5. Any article of clothing made from recycled material (state previous article) |
| CLASS: KNITTING |
| Yarn sample and label must be attached to qualify |
| Highest points in Knitting sponsored by Wool N’ Things |
| 6. Adult’s vest |
| 7. Adult slippers |
| 8. Child’s cardigan |
| 9. Animal – stuffed, under 18″ |
| 10 Child’s hat, scarf, mitt/glove set |
| 11. Coat for a pet |
| 12. Set of 2 dishcloths |
| 13. Afghan – any size prize $8,$7,$6 |
| 14. Scarf made from 3 different types of yarn – judged on originality |
| CLASS: CROCHETING |
| Yarn sample and label must be attached to qualify |
| 15. Child’s slippers with animal head on front |
| 16. Stuffed toy, under 18″ |
| 17. Afghan – any size prize $8,$7,$6 |
| 18. Set of 4 coasters in a hand-made holder |
| CLASS: NEEDLEWORK |
| 19. Any article of Swedish Weaving |
| 20. Any article of Embroidery |
| 21. Plastic Canvas – your choice – any article between 4″ and 12″ |
| 22. Cross-stitch or Counted Cross-stitch Picture (framed or mounted and ready to hang) |
| 23. Article of Counted Cross-stitch (not a picture) |
| 24. Cross-stitch or Counted Cross-stitch – farm scene (framed or mounted and ready to hang) |
| 25. Any article completed with a needle that incorporates beads and/or sequins |
| CLASS: QUILTING |
| Any and all quilts are welcome, but to compete at the regional level, please see rules for the Grand Champion Quilt Competition below |
| 26. Pieced Quilt – (hand quilted) – full (at least 324″perimeter to qualify for further competition) |
| Prizes: $25, $20, $15 |
| 27. Appliquéd and/or pieced quilt (hand quilted) – at least 324″ perimeter |
| Prizes $20,$15,$12 |
| 28. Machine quilted: quilt/wall hanging, by regular sewing machine (any technique). Judged for |
| quilting only – twin or full size (at least 192″ perimeter to qualify for further competition) |
| 29. 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 |
| Prizes: $10, $8, $6 |
| 30. Rag Quilt – any size |
| 31. A quilt block – no larger than 16″ square – mounted so under side may be judged |
| 32. Any wearable quilted item – machine or hand quilted |
| 33. First time quilt exhibitor |
| 34. Quilt – tied |
| 35. Crazy Quilt |
| 36. Quilt made from a purchased panel |
| 37. Crib Quilt |
| 38. Quilt using more than one decorative technique such as piecing, appliqué, embroidery, etc |
| 39. Any quilted dolls clothing – on a doll |
| ** NEW THIS YEAR TO ENCOURAGE HAND-QUILTING** |
| 40. Any small hand quilted item such as a small wall hanging (max 36″x24″), table runner, |
| placemats – not eligible for District Competition – judged for workmanship and design |
| OAAS Grand Champion Hand Quilted Competition |
| – Entries must be solely made and hand quilted by the exhibitor |
| - Entry quilts must be a minimum of 324 inches measured on the perimeter (smaller quilts will |
| not be eligible to proceed to the next level of competition) |
| - Grand Champion quilt will go to District level for judging |
| - Prizes: ribbons plus $25, $15, $10 |
| - Winner of District advances to the annual OAAS Convention for judging. 1st prize $500 |
| Machine Championship Quilt/Wall Hanging Competition |
| - Entries must be solely made and machine quilted by the exhibitor |
| - 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 level for judging |
| - Prizes: ribbons plus $25, $15, $10 |
| - Winner of District advances to the annual OAAS Convention |
| (A Copy of complete details regarding all OAAS quilt competitions is available a the Fair office, or go to “competitions” at www.ontariofairs.org.) |
| CLASS: CHRISTMAS |
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| 41. Xmas table centre piece |
| 42. Xmas Napkin Rings |
| 43. Door Decoration |
| 44. Tree Ornaments (set of 3 or 4 – max) |
| 45. Snowman Family (no less than 3 items) – any medium |
| 46. Xmas Stocking – any medium – max. length 24″ |
| 47. Xmas Card – max. 6″x8″ |
| 48. Elegantly Wrapped Xmas Gift Box with Removable Lid – max. 18″ |
| CLASS: PAINTING/DRAWING |
| Cover artist’s name or identification |
| Article must be mounted or framed – max size 24″ (60cms) including frame |
| Article must be equipped and ready to hang |
| 49. Oil painting |
| 50. Acrylic |
| 51. Watercolour |
| 52. Pencil or Charcoal sketch |
| 53. Pen and ink sketch |
| 54. Painting on wood – no stencilling |
| 55. Decorative painting, no glass or tin – no stencilling |
| 56. Decorative painting on other medium i.e. brick, stone, etc. – no stencilling |
| 57. Stencilling on any medium |
| 58. Article of Tole Painting – your choice |
| 59. Colour pencil drawing |
| CLASS: MISCELLANEOUS HOBBY CRAFT |
| 60. Pair of socks/mittens |
| 61. Shawl, knit/crochet/sewn |
| 62. Article made from wood – max 30″ |
| 63. Latch hook rug or wall hanging |
| 64. “Traditional” hooked rug |
| 65. Garden or outside decoration – max 36″ – not a flower pot |
| 66. Collection of 3 bazaar items |
| 67. Pine cone creation |
| 68. Decorate a basket for Harvest/Thanksgiving – content not judged |
| 69. Beeswax creation – other than candles |
| 70. Harvest/Thanksgiving Door/Wreath decoration – maximum 24″ |
| 71. Something useful made from something used (identify former use) |
| 72. Craft of your choice – no larger than 8″ |
| 73. Craft of your choice – no larger than 18″ |
| 74. 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 |
| 75. Multi-stranded necklace |
| 76. Friendship bracelet |
| 77. Earrings |
| 78. 3 pieces jewellry |
| 79. Unusual types of jewellry (eg. Goth) |
| CLASS: CARDS |
| One only per category |
| 80. Computer Art |
| 81. Thread as a medium |
| 82. Pressed Flowers |
| 83. 3-D |
| 84. Mixed Media |
| CLASS: THEME-ORIENTED: “From Farm Gate to Dinner Plate” |
| 85. Mantle Decoration to depict theme – max 18″ |
| 86. Dress dolls to show a farmer and his wife at work |
| 87. Shadow box display. An antique dinner plate with description, max 16″x16″ |
| 88. Collection of old fashioned buttons, max 12 mounted |
| 89. Compose a 70 word essay on how food gets to the table, 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 (eg Church, craft 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 July 27,2012 |
| h. Exhibit must be set up between 6:00 and 8:00pm on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 |
| i. Each group is responsible for setting up their own display |
| j. Each group will be assigned a space. The display area is approximately 4′ wide x 2.5′ deep |
| 2012 THEME: WINTER WONDERLAND |
| SMA = Sample material attached |
| SYA = Sample yarn attached |
| G1. Knitted scarf & matching hat – SYA |
| G2. Crocheted snowflakes (3) mounted |
| G3. Sewn polar vest (any size) – SMA |
| G4. Hand-made Xmas cards (2 different styles) |
| G5. Basket of goodies for a “Snowbird” |
| G6. Counted cross stitch picture (any season with an anecdotal note) |
| G7. Ladies woven shawl – SYA |
| G8. Lap quilt – hand quilted – (max 48″x60″) – SMA |
| G9. Quilted wall hanging – hand or machine quilted, or each in 2 different sections |
| G10. Crocheted lap afghan – SYA |
| G11. “Winter scene” folk art, on a large mason jar (1 litre) – any medium |
| G12. Floral centre-piece (Winter NOT Xmas) with silk or artifical flowers. |
| Not to exceed 18″ in all directions |
| G13. Knitted socks for a child – SYA |
| G14. Hand written “Winter theme” poem (max 20 lines) mounted and author named |
| G15. One scrapbook page with 4 anecdotal winter scene pictures |
| Special Prizes: Highest Points – $15 Best Display – $10 |
PHOTOGRAPHY
Judge: Rita Penner
| Open to AMATEURS only |
| All prints 4×6 or 5×7, are to be mounted on white bristol board with a 1″ border all around (not framed), with category & Fair name on back. Pictures must be taken in current year. |
| Absolutely NO digital image ENHANCING allowed. All enhanced photos will be disqualified. |
| 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 |
| NOTE: Photos must be taken and mounted by the exhibitor |
| *Best Overall Photo – prize of approximate value of $30 plus ribbon |
| PRIZES: (adult & teen) 1st-$4.00 2nd-$3.00 3rd-$2.00 |
| CLASS: COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHS |
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| may be digital or regular camera |
| P1. Shot looking straight down |
| P2. Candid shot |
| P3. FAST SHUTTER – catch movement of water spray or wind blowing |
| P4. My favorite breakfast food |
| P5. Family treasure/heirloom – short description |
| P6. Smoke/steam trails (i.e. extinguished candle, bonfire, steam from a hot drink, etc) |
| P7. A parade: Fair, Xmas… |
| P8. MACRO: Lines |
| CLASS: Collection of 4 photos |
| 4″x6″ photos mounted as a unit |
| P9. Farm landscapes |
| P10. Monotones: each photo focuses on one single colour or shades of a colour (use 4 different |
| colours) |
| P11. Sequence that tells a story to go with the fair theme this year “From Farm Gate to Dinner |
| Plate” |
| CLASS: BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY |
| P12. Derelict farm equipment |
| P13. Use your imagination to go with the theme this year |
| P14. Shadows |
| CLASS: PHOTOGRAPHY – 15 YEARS AND UNDER |
| P15. A retouched digital photo with the original |
| P16. Reflection: puddle, pond, river… |
| CLASS: PHOTOGRAPHY – 12 YEARS AND UNDER |
| P18. My favorite animal |
| P19. Just clouds |
| P20. Something with the colour green |
| OAAS FAIR PHOTO & SLIDE CONTEST – Digital Imaging now accepted |
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| The OAAS holds this competition annually in an effort to acquire photographs and slides for their archives. Complete details of the 2012 competition will be available at the Fair Board office, or go to “Competitions” at www.ontariofairs.org for a full list of eligible categories. |
| Deadline: December 1st, 2012. All photos for this competition must be of the 2012 Navan Fair. So bring your camera to this year’s fair and start snappin’! You might have a winning shot! |
SCRAPBOOKING
| Must be dated with name of event |
| Must identify people by first name only |
| CLASS: SCRAPBOOKING – 16 YEARS AND OLDER |
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| P21. A mini-scrapbook (less than 12″x12″) |
| P22. A special event |
| P23. Your favorite vacation |
| CLASS: SCRAPBOOKING – 15 YEARS AND UNDER |
| P24. My best friend (a favorite pet) |
| P25. My favorite sport |
| P26. A special event |
HOMECRAFT YOUTH SECTION
| There is no membership required for this section unless you wish to enter the adult division classes |
| CLASS: AGES 13 to 16 |
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| Y1. Farm animal made from paper maché max height 18″ |
| Y2. Computer generated advertisement of this year’s Navan Fair theme “From Farm Gate to |
| Dinner Plate” |
| Y3. A wind chime made from kitchen/household items (eg. Knives and forks hanging from |
| an old kettle) |
| Y4. Any wooden craft made from a kit |
| Y5. Any wooden craft, handmade |
| Y6. Paint by numbers – any subject – max size 12″x16″ (30cm x 45cm) |
| Y7. Any type of sewing/needlecraft (eg. clothing, picture) |
| Y8. I-Pod/cell phone cover – any medium |
| CLASS: AGES 8 to 12 |
| Y9. Invitation card to a Birthday party – handmade |
| Y10. Something made from beads (eg. necklace, bracelet) |
| Y11. Painting of something seen at the fair, max size 12″x16″ (30cm x 45cm) |
| Y12. A picture frame made from recycled material, max size 6″x8″ (15cm x 22cm) |
| Y13. A Lego (or similar blocks) model of a farm animal in a farm yard, max size 8″x12″ |
| Y14. Any item of knitting (eg hat, mitts, dolls dress) |
| Y15. Any “doodle-art” picture, max size 12″x16″ (30cm x 45cm) |
| Y16. Dress a doll with something you made |
| CLASS: AGE 7 AND UNDER |
| Y17. Sponge or finger painting of your favorite fruit/vegetable |
| Y18. An article of your choice made from popsicle sticks |
| Y19. Favorite animal on a paper plate made from “Playdough” or similar medium |
| Y20. A Lego (or similar blocks) model of a Dinosaur, max size 8″x12″ (20cm x 30cm) |
| Y21. Anything made from a “craft kit for children” |
| Y22. Paint by numbers (kit for children) |
| Y23. Sock Puppet |
**NEW CATEGORY THIS YEAR**
SPECIAL PEOPLE/SPECIAL ABILITIES
| There is no membership required for this class. |
| PRIZES: All entries receive a ribbon and $5.00 |
| CLASS: DEVELOPMENTALLY AND/OR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED YOUTH OR ADULT |
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| SD1. Decorated jar or can |
| SD2. Wreath |
| SD3. Design a book jacket – Display with book inside |
| SD4. Xmas article – your choice |
| SD5. Fridge Magnet |
| SD6. Wooden Spoon Puppet |
| CLASS: ARTICLE MADE BY SENIORS/NURSING HOME RESIDENT |
| SR1. Any knit article |
| SR2. Any quilted article |
| SR3. Decorated hat |
| SR4. Grandparent & child – craft made together |
| SR5. Painting or drawing – max 24″ (if not framed, mount so it can be hung to display) |
| SR6. Any article of embroidery |
| SR7. Any craft not seen today that you may have learned in your youth |
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