Fanshawe Agricultural Fair

Presented by Fanshawe Pioneer VillageAugust 20th & 21st, 2016

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At the Fair: A HistoryFairs have been around for centuries in Asia and Europe

and arrived in Canada with British immigration. The first Canadian fair was held in Windsor, Nova Scotia, in 1765. By the 1800s, agricultural societies and the fairs they held were well established in Upper Canada. They were so popular that by 1846, an all Ontario organization was formed to provide support for the growing number of agricultural associations.

The fair was a place for business. It offered manufacturers and farmers the opportunity to advertise their products. Manufacturers of a variety of items, such as household products and farm and industrial equipment, would exhibit their wares for people to see. The Western Fair, held annually in London, Ontario, was first established in 1868 as an industrial and agricultural exhibition. The founders hoped to enhance London’s progress and future prosperity through the fair.

Not only was the fair an exhibition space, it was also a place for people to learn about agriculture. The newest crops and machinery, as well as the latest techniques in cultivation and breeding practices, were on show at the fair. Competitions in livestock, crop production, and “useful arts,” such as domestic production, textiles, butter and cheese making, furniture and rope making, drawing, painting, and photography, encouraged healthy competition between neighbours. The agricultural associations that organized the fairs hoped that those who did not win a ribbon would be encouraged to improve for the following year.

The fair was also a place for socializing and entertainment. It was a perfect place to introduce new cultural items such as plays and music. The military also entertained the public with riding and artillery drills. This was especially true at

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the Western Fair, which was always closely associated with the military; the fair was originally held on the military grounds (now Victoria Park). Other forms of entertainement were contests that allowed visitors to compete against each other. These included plowing matches and “manly sporting competitions.” At the first Canadian fair in 1765, the prize for the best wrestler was a lace hat and a pair of spurs.

Fanshawe Pioneer Village continues the proud Ontario tradition of the agricultural fair. We host threshing and sawing demonstrations using antique machinery from our collection. We also encourage volunteers and visitors to contribute to the fair by entering handicrafts, produce, artwork, and domestic products. Games and musical entertainment help make the Fanshawe Agricultural Fair, like its predecessors, an educational and entertaining outing for the whole family.

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Rules and Regulations1. Submissions are welcome from visitors, volunteers, and staff

of Fanshawe Pioneer Village.2. All submissions must be the sole property of the exhibitor.3. Each submission must have a completed fair ticket

attached. At the back of this booklet are fair tickets that you may cut out and attach to your entry. Fair tickets can also be obtained when you submit your entry. Please fill out the fair ticket completely or your entry cannot be accepted.

4. Early submissions are preferred. Submissions are accepted starting one week in advance of the fair.

5. All items must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 20th.

6. Day-of submissions must be brought to the Corbett Tavern, with a completed fair ticket attached, before 9:00 a.m.

7. All entries must remain on display until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21st.

8. Articles can be collected after 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21st, at the Corbett Tavern. Starting Monday, August 22nd, articles can be collected at the Spriet Family Visitor Centre from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Special arrangements can be made for pickup and return of entries.

9. Fanshawe Pioneer Village will do its best to protect the items submitted for display at the fair, but cannot be held liable for damage or theft.

No submissions will be accepted after 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 20th

Judging will take place from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. The Fair Judge’s decisions are final.

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CategoriesQuiltsQuilts must be made by exhibitorRegular Quilts are 54 x 90 inches or largerCrib Quilts are approximatly 36 x 54 inches 1. Quilt, hand appliquéd 2. Quilt, pieced, hand quilted 3. Quilt, pieced, machine quilted 4. Crib quilt 5. Quilt, other 6. Any other quilted article (e.g., wall hanging,

table runner)

Crochet 7. Baby’s outfit 8. Dishcloth 9. Afghan10. Tablecloth11. Toy12. Shawl/scarf/collar

Hand Knitting13. Baby’s outfit14. Dishcloth15. Afghan16. Shawl/scarf/collar17. Sweater/vest (child/adult)18. Toy19. Socks20. Hat21. Mitts/gloves

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Sewing22. Apron23. Clothing24. Toy25. Other

Fine Needlework26. Embroidery27. Counted cross stitch28. Needlepoint

Textiles29. Woven item30. Homespun wool31. Knitted or crocheted item made of homespun

Miscellaneous32. Felted item33. Wooden item34. Metal item35. Pottery item36. Hand-made greeting card37. Jewelery item38. Stained glass item39. Painting40. Garden decoration41. Meccano

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BakingThree items per plate, plates provided42. Butter tarts, homemade pastry43. Loaf of raisin bread44. Loaf of whole wheat bread45. Cinnamon buns46. Chocolate chip cookies47. Cake/cupcakes48. Pie, homemade pastry and filling

Preserves49. Salsa50. Fruit jelly51. Fruit jam52. Pickles53. Relish

Flowers & Vegetables54. Five root vegetables55. Five non-root vegetables56. Five assorted vegetables displayed in a basket57. Three blooms of one flower in a vase58. Floral arrangement from cut flowers

Photography (Any Subject, Mounted)Each print must be no smaller than 5x7 inches and no larger than 8x10 inches, including mounting board59. Black & white60. Colour

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Youth (Under 12)61. Clay animals62. Folk art farm picture63. Mini scarecrow or puppet64. Article from recycled material

*Village Crafts (Under 16)65. Crown/tiara

(Queen Victoria’s birthday, May 23rd)66. Clothspin animal

(Day on the Farm, June 18th & 19th)67. Red Ensign flag

(Dominion Day, July 1st)68. Peel House paper doll

(Every day from May 21st – August 19th)

*At many of our events, we offer visitors the opportunity to make a craft. If you do, please consider entering it in the Fanshawe Fair. You may submit your craft at the craft area or at the Tollgate. Please make sure to fill out the entry tag and attach it to your submission.

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Fanshawe Pioneer Village

Agricultural FairAugust 20th & 21st

10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.The harvest season is upon us and the fields are buzzing with activity. Come to Fanshawe Pioneer Village and see historic farming demonstrations and harvest activities including threshing, plowing, sawing, blacksmithing, and printing. Learn how new agricultural machinery transformed farming during the Industrial Revolution. View antique tractors as they work to bring in the harvest and take a tour of the village and fields on one of our hay wagons.

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When you’re tired out from all the activity in the fields, wander over to the Corbett Tavern to view the fair entries. Take a break at the Café and have your own thresherman’s dinner while enjoying live musical entertainment and games of chance in Victoria Park.

Admission: $7/personPresented in partnership with the

Tri-County Heritage Club

Visit our website at http://fanshawepioneervillage.ca/events

for more information

Contact us: Phone: 519-457-1296 Email: events@fanshawepioneervillage.ca

Visit us: Fanshawe Pioneer Village is located in the Fanshawe Conservation Area in London, Ontario

Enter at 1424 Clarke Road

Exhibitor

Name:______________________

Phone:______________________

Email:______________________

Fanshawe Agricultural Fair

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Fanshawe Agricultural Fair

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Fanshawe Agricultural Fair

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Exhibitor

Name:______________________

Phone:______________________

Email:______________________

Fanshawe Agricultural Fair

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Category #:_________________Keep exhibitor name covered until after judging

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