September 17–19, 2021VIRTUAL

GOES

First-ever virtual fair

No entry fees

Prizes support local businesses

Entries due September 12, 2021

www.fergusfallfair.ca info@fergusfallfair.ca

519.856.9621

Rules and Regulations1. There are no entry fees for this virtual fair.

2. Pictures should not include names, faces or other information that identifies the exhibitor.

3. For best results, pictures should be high resolution and taken on a white or neutral background (where possible).

4. Exhibitors can submit entries in as many classes and sections as they wish, but only one submission per exhibitor per section is permitted.

5. Prizes will be awarded as outlined above. No exhibitor will be awarded more than one gift card prize. If an exhibitor receives first place in more than one section, the additional gift card prize(s) will go to the second place entrant(s).

6. All entries are to be current and of the exhibitor. Specifically:

a. Livestock must be owned or cared for by the exhibitor and of the appropriate age set out in the section description

b. Fruits, roots, vegetables, flowers and any other plant or crop must have been harvested in or be growth from the current year and must be grown by the exhibitor

c. All exhibits in the food, arts and handicrafts sections must be the work of the exhibitor

d. Photos in the photography section must be taken by the exhibitor

e. No pictures are to be computer generated or digitally enhanced unless otherwise specified in class or section description

7. Entries will be judged and the decision of the judge(s) shall be final. No appeals shall be considered.

8. The Fergus Agricultural Society has the right to share, post or otherwise distribute the submitted pictures for the purpose of promoting the fair, acknowledging entries and publicizing results.

9. The Fergus Agricultural Society reserves the right at any time to cancel this prize list and they will not be held responsible for the payment of prize money if circumstances beyond their control should arise.

10. An exhibitor found guilty of breaking any rule in the premium list shall forfeit all the prizes to which they might otherwise be entitled.

11. Any other rules listed in the class descriptions in this document must be followed for the sections they pertain to.

Questions? Please email our volunteers at info@fergusfallfair.ca

or call Wendy Whittaker, Secretary at 519-856-9621.

How to enter virtually Each fair entry is to be submitted electronically as a picture, in colour. Only one picture of your exhibit will be accepted, unless otherwise stated in the class description.

Visit this website: www.assistexpo.ca/fergus-agricultural-society

Enter your email address Select “Create an account”

This simple and secure website will guide you through the process of entering your contact information

and uploading your pictures.

Pictures can be taken using a camera, phone, tablet, etc. File formats .jpeg, .jpg, .png, or .tiff will be accepted. Pictures must be submitted no later than September 12, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

If you experience difficulty or require assistance with this process, please email info@fergusfallfair.ca.

Prizes • ALL Youth exhibitors will receive a prize for their

participation!

• ALL Supported Abilities exhibitors will receive a prize for their participation!

• First, second and third place exhibits will be awarded in all sections.

• First place winners in all sections (other than Youth and Supported Abilities) will be awarded a gift card from a Centre Wellington business.

• All prizes will be available for pick up in Fergus following the fair weekend.

Beef CattleCLASS 12: Junior Beef

The following sections are open to exhibitors aged 10 to 21 as of January 1, 2021. Your animal does not have to be halter broke. Please take a side profile picture of your animal in August or September.

Section

1. Female calf, born after January 1, 2021

2. Breeding Female yearling, born Jan 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020

3. Breeding Female yearling, born April 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020

4. Market animal, heifer or steer born in 2020

SPECIAL Pee-Wee (Ages 9 and under as of January 1, 2021)

Section

1. Best heifer or steer in the barnyard

Dairy CattleCLASS 14: Junior Dairy

The following sections are open to exhibitors aged 10 to 21 as of January 1, 2021. Your animal does not have to be halter broke. Please take a side profile picture of your animal in August or September.

Section

1. Junior heifer, born March 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021

2. Intermediate heifer, born December 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021

3. Senior heifer, born September 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020

4. Summer yearling, born June 1, 2020 to August 31, 2020

5. Junior yearling, born March 1, 2020 to May 31, 2020

PoultryCLASS 15A: Junior Poultry

The following sections are open to exhibitors aged 10 to 21 as of January 1, 2021. Please note section #1 and #3 require two pictures instead of one.

Section

1. Most beautiful/handsomest bird, two pictures

2. A talented bird

3. Best friends – Poultry and humans or other creatures, two pictures

4. My backyard birds – show your poultry set up (may be in a barn or similar)

5. A photoshopped bird with captions

Roots & VegetablesCLASS 37

Section

1. Beans, any variety (6)

2. Corn, husked (3)

3. Cucumbers, pickling (5)

4. Collection of three different root vegetables (2 of each)

5. Collection of three different peppers (2 of each)

FruitCLASS 38

Section

1. Apples, any variety (5)

2. Collection of three different melons (1 of each)

3. Tomatoes, ripe, with stems, regular variety size (5)

4. Tomatoes, ripe, with stems, small variety size (5)

5. Pears, any variety (5)

Plants & FlowersCLASS 41: Bouquets & Floral Arrangements

Entries in this class require two pictures (showing two different angles) to be submitted.

Section

1. “Say thank you with flowers” - a bouquet for doctors, nurses and caregivers who have served tirelessly during COVID-19

2. “Let the kids play” - an arrangement of small blooms to suggest youthful joy. Encourage kids to help or just be your inner kid.

3. “The colours of the rainbow” - make a splash.

4. “Sing a Song” - an arrangement for a song that’s special to you; include the title.

5. “What’s your favourite?” - make an arrangement with your favourite flower, tall or tiny, including a supporting cast and greenery.

Country ProduceCLASS 44

Entries in this class require two pictures.

Section

1. Hen eggs, white, one picture showing one dozen in a carton and a second picture of one egg cracked on a plate. Clearly show the name of the breed from which they came from.

2. Hen eggs, brown, one picture showing one dozen in a carton and a second picture of one egg cracked on a plate. Clearly show the name of the breed from which they came from.

3. “Before & After” Salsa - one picture showing a display of produce used to make salsa and a second picture of freshly made salsa.

Culinary ArtsCLASS 46

Section

1. Chocolate chip cookies, 5 on a plate

2. Decorated cookies, 5 on a plate

3. Celebration cake – clearly show the name of the celebration

4. “I learned to bake during COVID” – a short description to be included

5. Dutch apple pie, oatmeal crumb top - one picture showing a top-view of the whole pie and a second picture showing a side-view of one slice

HandicraftCLASS 47

Entries in the following sections must have been completed within the last two years.

Quilts

Section

1. Baby quilt for crib, machine and/or hand quilted

2. Bed size quilt, machine and/or hand quilted

3. Seasonal wall hanging, machine and/or hand quilted

4. Miniature quilt, machine and/or hand quilted, not greater than 18” x 18”

5. Mug rugs, 2

Crafts

6. Afghan, full size knit or crochet

7. Kitchen apron

8. Wreath

9. Article made using recycled material with indication of original use

10. Handmade greeting or note card, i.e. stamped or paper fold

Supported AbilitiesCLASS 48A

Entries in the following sections must have been completed within the last two years.

Section

1. Photography, 2 mounted pictures of nature

2. Creative art or craft, any type/medium (i.e. sketch, painting, sculpture, clay, wood, sewing, knitting, etc.)

3. Baking, 4 cookies or squares on a plate or a slice of cake, loaf or pie on a plate

4. Nature-themed craft, made with outdoor items.

5. Video or TikTok

ArtCLASS 49

Section

1. K to Gr. 2: Drawing, any medium, getting together with friends

2. Gr. 3 to Gr. 5: Collage from newspaper clippings to do with COVID

3. Gr. 6 to Gr. 8: Drawing, any medium, of where you want to be when COVID is over

4. Gr. 9 to 12: Painting, water colour

5. Aged 18 and over: Paint something happy! Flowers, birds or animals.

AntiquesCLASS 50

Section

1. Any article that relates to the Spanish Flu

2. Doctor’s bag – Based on age and condition

3. Gas mask – Based on age and condition

4. Tractor – Best condition, original or restored

5. Horse drawn implement – Best legible manufacture’s name

PhotographyCLASS 51 – Adults (Open to ages 14 and over)

Section

1. Church bells

2. Oh, what a year

3. The trails

4. The pandemic

5. Black and white

CLASS 52 – Youth (Open to ages 13 and under)

Section

6. New hobby

7. My pet

8. Look what I found

9. Family fun

10. Colourful

YouthCLASS 53

Parents are urged to let the children do the work and preparation of the exhibits with limited assistance. Pictures of exhibits may be taken and submitted by an adult.

Ages 5 and under

Section

1. A page of colouring on white paper, using waxed crayons, mounted on a black construction paper

2. Necklace made using pasta and/or cereal

3. The longest carrot, picture to be taken with measuring tape beside carrot. Tops not to be included.

4. Most unusually shaped vegetable from the garden

5. Collection from a walk, 6 items displayed on a tray. No live creatures.

Ages 6 to 10

6. Collection of 3 different root vegetables, 2 of each, displayed on a tray

7. Bouquet of flowers for the kitchen table

8. A fall scene using different varieties of seeds, maximum size 8.5 X 11”

9. Draw a picture of fireworks on black construction paper. You can use glitter, sequins, etc.

10. Article made of duct tape, no larger than 12”, picture to be taken with tape measure beside article

Ages 11 to 15

11. Collection of 3 different root vegetables, 2 of each, displayed on a tray

12. Flower arrangement for someone you haven’t seen for awhile

13. Painting on glass item, not a kit

14. Adult colouring page using pencil crayons, mounted on black background with ½” black border

15. Ingredients in a jar – “Sand Art Brownie Mix” (recipe below)

1 cup + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

½ tsp salt

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

2/3 cup white sugar

1/3 cup baking cocoa

1 1⁄2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1⁄2 cup vanilla or white chips

1⁄2 cup pecans (optional)

In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. This is the first layer in a quart size jar. Layer remaining ingredients in the order given above and seal the jar.

Attach the following instructions to the jar:

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, whisk 3 eggs, 2/3 cup canola oil and 1 tsp vanilla together. Add brownie mix. Stir until blended.

Spread into a 9” square baking pan.

Bake 25 – 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Do not over bake.

Cool on a wire rack.

Yield: 16 servings