Saturday August 11, 2012 11:00 a.m.
Director: Eleanor Hodges
Committee: Bob Burns, Maynard Benson, Tracey Bissonnette, John & Eileen Corry, David Grattan, Tara Grommoll, Dennis Moulding, George Savage, Ron Smith, Laurie Watson.
Rules and Regulations.
NEW THIS YEAR. Judging will be based in 3 categories on the following 4 criteria by a panel located along the route:
- Creativity/Originality
- Decoration & Costume
- Crowd appeal
- Interpretation of Fair theme
The 3 new categories are:
- Family
- Community
- Commercial
NEW THIS YEAR. Floats must be on site no later than 10:00 to be signed in and given their parade position number card for display on the entry. All entries must be pre-registered to participate. (Late-comers, and non-registrants may still join the parade, but risk not being eligible for judging.)
- At our insurance company insistence, livestock exhibitors must provide proof of liability insurance or entries will have to be refused. ( Please Fax to Fair office at 613-835-4008)
- Unlicensed drivers will not be allowed to operate motorized vehicles in the parade.
- Entries by e-mail to ehodges@xplornet.com , by phone to Eleanor Hodges at 613-833-2792, or fair office at 613-835-2766 by Friday, August 3rd, 2012. The parade will begin in the field on Smith Road adjacent to Smith Ridge Meadows. (Same as last year)
- Theme of the Fair this year is, “From Dinner Plate to Farm Gate”. You may refer to the theme when you design your float entries, but it is not compulsory.
- Each entry is to supply own power (tractor, horse or vehicle) and wagon for the float, with a maximum height of 12 feet.
- (Please note that costumed children, and decorated bikes & pets, need to be present no later than 10:00 for their judging which will still take place on site so they can receive their prizes that day.)
- The parade will start at 10:45, rain or shine.
- The parade ends at the Delson Drive entrance to the Fair grounds. (Floats may continue along Delson to Trim Road for return to the parade field for dismantling if required.)
- Tossing of candy etc; is not recommended due to liability issues, but hand-delivery is encouraged.
- A school bus is provided to return personnel to the field if needed.
Prize Money (for each category):
1st – $75.00
2nd – $50.00
3rd – $40.00
NEW THIS YEAR. All prize winners will be posted at the Fair Office no later than 2p.m. after the parade ends. Each prize winning entry will be notified by phone, and advised they can pick up their prize monies and ribbons at the Fair Office any time during the Fair, or the week following. (Please call ahead to make arrangements.)
Note:- Any monies not picked up by the end of September will be considered a donation to the Fair.
The Lloyd G. Morrison Memorial Plaque will be awarded to the “best over-all float” each year. This plaque, donated by Jean Morrison, will be presented at the Annual General Meeting held each January, and then displayed in the Navan Fair Agricultural building. A large rosette ribbon and certificate will also be given to the winning entry to keep.
Separate Classes.
*****(Under 6 must be accompanied by an older child or adult.)*****
Childrens costumes. – $6.00 and a ribbon will be awarded to each worthy entry. (Entrant must participate in the Fair Parade, but NOT as part of a float.)
- Decorated bikes and wagons, 3 -12 years of age. – $4.00 and a ribbon to each worthy entry.
- Decorated pets, 3 -12 years of age. Must be on a leash, or in a cage and on a wagon if required. – $4.00 and a ribbon to each worthy entry.
- Horse & rider. Ribbons only.
- Horse drawn vehicles. Ribbons only. (Please display your name on entry.)
- Antique tractor, and /or farm implement. Ribbons only.
- Antique cars, trucks, or other antique vehicles. Ribbons only.
- Decorated Lawn Tractors. (Use your imagination and make your tractor look like something else) ***Driver must be 16 years of age. Ribbons only.
Note toentrants & parents : Due to the nature of classes 1, 2, and 3, late entries will not be refused. However, every effort should be made to phone in entries by Friday 03rd August, with the childs name & age, parents name & contact number, and what category the entry is. Thank you.
