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NOTICE

TO ALL FAIR EXHIBITORS

The Boards of the following Agricultural Fairs would like to give notice that the rules and regulations printed in the

annual fair books will be adhered to as stated.

Please take special note of the entry deadlines as we would appreciate your co-operation for early entries to

accommodate all of the fairs.

If there are any questions, please contact the fair secretaries listed.

July 14th & 15th Oak River Agricultural Society - Ashley Black 566-2281 Or e-mail ashbla2@hotmail.com July 16th Strathclair Agricultural Society - Keri-Lyn Rothnie 365-2579 July 17th Shoal Lake Agricultural Society - Cory Luhowy 759-2280 July 18th Hamiota Agricultural Society - Linda Wilson 764-2642 July 19th Harding Agricultural Society - Bonnie Kent 838-2241 July 20th Oak Lake Agricultural Society – Pat Baker 855-2030

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Welcome  to  the  Oak River Fair

The Oak River Fair Book is now available on line @ www.rmofblanshard.ca

OAK RIVER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

OFFICERS President - Janette Kirkpatrick Vice President – Darlene Reid

Secretary/Treasurer – Ashley Black

DIRECTORS Frank Black, Janet Tingey, Darlene Reid, Melvin Black,

Carole Black, Ashley Black, Frank Black, Allan Reid, Raeleen Vassart, Ruth Stewart, Margaret C. Simms, Ivy Heapy, Margaret Burt, Georgina Black,

Frances McKague, Ethel Bullock, Margaret S. Simms, Janette Kirkpatrick, Dawn Burt

GATE Brian Burt

CONCESSION BOOTH AND FOOD BOOTH Don Simms, Ann Rothnie, Darlene Reid

SPORTS COMMITTEE

Gord Paddock & Darcy Heapy

THE OAK RIVER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY WISH TO EXPRESS THEIR GRATITUDE TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SUPPORTED THIS ANNUAL FAIR. ASSISTANCE HAS BEEN GIVEN IN MANY WAYS BY

MANY PEOPLE, AND LISTS OF DONATIONS CAN ONLY TOUCH THE SURFACE OF THE COMMUNITY’S CO-OPERATION.

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The Oak River Agricultural Society apologizes for any errors or omissions that might have been made in the book.

FAIR DAY JULY 15th, 2013

FREE SPONSORED PANCAKE BREAKFAST

TIME: 7:00 a.m. TO 9.00 a.m.

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Scrub carefully after touching animals and before eating.

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. That all persons be admitted at the gate entrance as members of this society on the payment of Adult $5.00 , 12 and under $2.00. 2. Five percent (5%) of all prize money amounting to over five dollars ($5.00) will be withheld, except in classes where an entry fee is charged. 3. Entries may be made to the secretary, Ashley Black, by letter and should be made at least two days before the date of the show or by phone 566-2281 or e-mail ashbla2@hotmail.com. The Secretary will be

at the Rink Sunday, July 14th for the purpose of taking entries. Entries close at 9:00 p.m. the day before the show, after 9:00 p.m. double entry fee will be charged. Telephone: Ashley 566-2281 or (Rink) 566-2243 4. Parties showing purebred stock must be prepared to produce to the Director In Charge, Certificate of Pedigree. 5. Names or marks indicating names of owners must not appear on anything exhibited. 6. All stock and articles exhibited must be bona fide and absolute property of the exhibitor from thirty days before the date of the exhibition or all prizes awarded to such exhibitors will be withheld. No partnership for the mere purpose of exhibiting the subject thereof, no ownership by several individuals who unite their properties to compete and exhibit shall be construed bona fide and absolute ownership. 7. Produce and manufacture must be delivered to the persons having charge of show rooms and grounds or be placed in their respective classes under their direction. 8. Not more than one article may be shown in any section by an exhibitor, except horses, cattle. 9. In the absence of competition, judges may award 1st, 2nd or no prize, according to the merit of the exhibit and shall have it in their power to withhold any premium for any animal or article which they consider unworthy of the same. 10. The Judges decision in all cases to be final. 11. No prizes shall be awarded in classes for homecrafts except for work that is the actual production of the exhibitor or family member. 12. The Directors cannot hold themselves responsible for loss or damage to exhibits. 13. NO REFUND ON SCRATCHED ENTRIES AFTER THE FAIR HAS STARTED. 14. The Directors reserve the right to pay prizes as shown in this prize list on a percentage basis in the event that the revenue of the Society is not sufficient to enable the prizes to be paid in full. LIMITED CAMPING: $10.00 FEE FOR HYDRO HOOK-UP NOTE: YOU, THE EXHIBITOR, ARE VITAL TO OUR FAIR. WITHOUT EXHIBITORS WE CANNOT FUNCTION EFFECTIVELY. WE INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN 2013.

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THANK YOU

LIGHT HORSE AND PONY SHOW 9 A.M. START GENERAL RULES 1. Stabling is limited and on a first come - first served basis. 2. A competent official may measure horses and ponies. 3. Judge has power to place horses and ponies in their respective classes. 4. NO CROSS ENTRY from pony to horse and vice versa. 5. Cross entry from English to Western PERMITTED. 6. Classes where conditions and entries warrant maybe combined or split. 7. KEEP STABLE AREA CLEAN! PLEASE CLEAN YOUR STALLS BEFORE YOU LEAVE, leaving straw and manure at end of barns for pickup. 8. Water will be available at the stable and washstands. 9. The area at the gate entrance to the ring MUST be kept clear. 10. Exhibitors are asked to refrain from foul and abusive language in and around the stables and the show ring. 11. Ages determined as of January 1st of the calendar year. 12. All exhibitors should be neatly and appropriately dressed before entering ring. 13. All exhibitors will remain in position until ribbons have been awarded. 14. The judge’s decision is final. 15. Entry fee of $2.00 for each class except M.G.R.A.. 16. There will be No Refund on scratched entries after the fair has started at 9:00 a.m. 17. The secretary will be on the grounds on Sunday to take entries. Call 566-2243 (rink). 18. The directors cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage. 19. The ORDER OF GO will be posted at the judge’s booth and available at the secretary’s table. Please inform the directors of any changes 20. Tack changes must be reported to the judge’s booth prior to the start of the class. 21. When entering classes, give the secretary your name and the horse’s name. 22. All classes marked with an asterisk (*) are Man. Sask. Sanctioned. 23. Phone entries to: Ashley 204-566-2281 OR e-mail ashbla2@hotmail.com

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FUN DAY - Open To All Ponies and Horses JULY 14th, 2013

Sponsored by Ted & Janet Tingey

No Saving Stalls - Check Rules First come first serve basis

SHOW TIME 11:00 a.m. SHARP Entry Fee: $3.00 per person Pee-Wee 8 yrs & under Junior 9 yrs to 13 yrs Senior 14 yrs to 18 yrs ORDER OF GO 1. Halter Pony any age 2. Halter Horse any age 3. Showmanship Senior 4. Showmanship Junior 5. Showmanshi Pee-Wee 6. Bareback Dollar Bill $1.00 entry fee (paid at the ring) 7. Bareback Equitation Senior 8. Bareback Equitation Junior (Classes 7 & 8 may be combined) 9. Bareback Equitation Pee-Wee 10. Lead Line 4 yrs & under Parent to lead 11. Lead Line Parent or Guardian Child to lead (10 & under) 12. Walk & Trot 8 yrs & under 13. Basic Seat 14 yrs to 18 yrs 14. Basic Seat 9 yrs to 13 yrs 15. Basic Seat 8 yrs & under 16. Pleasure Pony (English) under 14.2H 17. Stock Seat (Western) Senior 18. Stock Seat (Western) Junior

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19. Stock Seat (Western) Pee-Wee 20. Pleasure Pony (Western) under 14.2 H 21. Costume Class 11 yrs to 18 yrs 22. Costume Class 7 yrs to 10 yrs 23. Costume Class 6 yrs & under 24. Sack Race 11 yrs to 18 yrs 25. Sack Race 10 yrs & under 26. Musical Tires 11 yrs to 18 yrs 27. Musical Tires 10 yrs & under 28. Egg & Spoon ALL AGES 29. Toilet Paper Race Ridden in Pairs (Walk-Trot-Lope)

OAK RIVER M.G.R.A.

SANCTIONED MAN. SASK. BORDER CIRCUIT 2013 Sunday July 14th, 2013

Starting Time: 4:00 p.m. SHARP Entries accepted until 2:00 p.m. Any entries taken after this time will be charged double entry fee.

Phone entries: Ashley 566-2281 or e-mail ashbla2@hotmail.com Mail entries: SECRETARY Box 141 Oak River, MB R0K 1T0 Entry form is at the back of the book. ENTRY FEE: Senior $3.00 Pee-Wee and Junior $2.00 per entry Pee-Wee Division 12 years and under Junior 13 – 18 years Senior 19 years and over The Manitoba Gymkhana Rodeo Association has requested that we advise that high point awards will be offered for the Pee Wee, Junior and Senior contestants for the week of the milk run shows ‘ONLY’. All participants must pay a membership fee in advance of their points counting for these awards. Single membership $40.00, family membership $90.00. This will also entitle the member’s points to count for year end awards providing they attend five sanctioned shows throughout the year. Memberships can be paid to any of the directors of M.G.R.A.: Mandy Taylor, Candace Bergeson, Wanda MacPherson, Cindy Matheson. Brandi Matheson, Jessie Goodwill, Susan DeYaegher, Becky DeYaegher, Hazel Moyer, or Morgan McBurney. ALL M.G.R.A. RULES APPLY PEE-WEE DIVISION (12 yrs & under) *Pleasure 12 10 8 6 2 Reining 12 10 8 6 2 Poles 12 10 8 6 2 *Barrels 12 10 8 6 2

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JUNIOR DIVISION (13-18 years) *Pleasure 12 10 8 6 2 Reining 12 10 8 6 2 Poles 12 10 8 6 2 *Barrels 12 10 8 6 2 SENIOR DIVISION (19 yrs and over) *Pleasure 15 12 9 6 3 Reining 15 12 9 6 3 Poles 15 12 9 6 3 *Barrels 15 12 9 6 3

LIGHT HORSE AND PONY SHOW

SANCTIONED MAN. SASK. CIRCUIT CLASS 2013 MONDAY, JULY, 15th, 2013 9 A.M. START

The MSBC listed pony and horse heights: Pony - 14.2h and under Horse - over 14.2h When entering classes please give the secretary your name and the horse’s name. Phone entries to: Ashley 566-2281, Rink 566-2243 or e-mail ashbla2@hotmail.com Mail entries to: SECRETARY Box 141 Oak River, MB R0K 1T0 ENTRY FORM and ORDER OF GO are at the back of the book.

General Rules are listed on a separate page.

Light Horse Directors: Janet Tingey & Dawn Burt Performance classes to be held in gymkhana area, except for driving classes.

SHOWMANSHIP 1. Jack or Jill Benny 39 yrs and over 10 8 6 4 3 2. Senior 19 - 38 yrs 10 8 6 4 3 (Miller Farm Equipment) * 3. Showmanship 15 - 18 yrs 10 8 6 4 3 (Whyte’s Lumber & Insurance) * 4. Showmanship 11 - 14 yrs 10 8 6 4 3 (Knight Accounting) * 5. Showmanship 7 - 10 yrs 10 8 6 4 3 (Hamiota Super Thrifty) * 6. Showmanship 6 and under 10 8 6 4 3 (Donald Quarter Horses) PONYLINE CLASS UNDER 14.2 H

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7. Broodmare with foal at side 10 8 6 4 3 8. Foal of the calendar year 8 6 4 3 2 9. Filly, Gelding, or Stallion 1 yr 10 8 6 4 3 10. Filly, Gelding, or Stallion 2 yrs 10 8 6 4 3 NOTE: 9 and 10 do not warrant separate entry, they will be combined. 11. Mare or Gelding Saddle Type 3 yrs & over 10 8 6 4 3

*CHAMPION PONY From Classes 7 to 11

Champion Pony 1st and 2nd placing to show Champion Pony 1st to 5th placing Reserve Champion Pony Ribbon LIGHT HORSE LINE CLASSES OVER 14.2 H 12. Broodmare with foal at side 10 8 6 4 3 13. Foal of the calendar year 8 6 4 3 2 14. Filly, Gelding or Stallion 1 yr 10 8 6 4 3 15. Filly, Gelding or Stallion 2 yrs 10 8 6 4 3 16. Mare or Gelding English or Harness Type 3 yrs & over 10 8 6 4 3 17. Mare or Gelding Western 3 yrs & over 10 8 6 4 3 18. Group Class 3 horses or ponies 10 8 6 4 3 *CHAMPION LIGHT HORSE From Classes 12 - 17 1st and 2nd placing to show (Kirk and Gail Bridgeman) Reserve Champion Light Horse Ribbon Champion Horse 1st to 5th placing CHAMPION BEST HALTER BROKEN FOAL Pony, Horse and Miniature 1st and 2nd placings from classes 7 & 8, 12 & 13, 51 & 52 (Prairie Concrete)

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BREAK FOR LUNCH AFTER CLASSES ARE FINISHED

COSTUME CLASSES 19. Leadline 6 & under (must be lead) 10 8 6 4 3 (Vanguard Credit Union) 20. Costume Class 7 to 16 yrs. 10 8 6 4 3 (Moffat‘s Construction) *NOTE: No Cross Entry to any Other Costume Class EQUITATION 21. Leadline 6 & under (must be lead) 12 10 8 6 4 (Way-Mor Agencies) 22. Walk and Trot 10 yrs. & under 12 10 8 6 4 No cross entry to 21 (Gregory Sand & Gravel) 23. Stock Seat 10 and under 12 10 8 6 4 (Western) (Walk/Jog) (Rawling’s Home Hardware) 24. Stock Seat 11-13 yrs. 12 10 8 6 4 (Western) (Walk/Jog/Lope) (Conquest Trucking) 25. Stock Seat 14 -17 yrs. 12 10 8 6 4 (Western) (Walk/Jog/Lope) (Moffat’s Construction) 26. Stock Seat 18 yrs. and over 12 10 8 6 4 (Western) (Walk/Jog/Lope) (Springland Manufacturing) 27. Basic Seat 18 yrs. & over 12 10 8 6 4 (English) (Rivers Super Thrifty) 28. Basic Seat 14 - 17 yrs. 12 10 8 6 4 (English) (Jim & Fiona Hunkin) 29. Basic Seat 13 yrs. & under 12 10 8 6 4 (English) (Hi-Way Collision) 30. Bareback Equitation 10 yrs. & under 12 10 8 6 4 ( RTM Transport) 31. Bareback Equitation 11 - 17 yrs. 12 10 8 6 4 (Shoal Lake Farm Equipment) 32. Bareback Equitation 18 and over 12 10 8 6 4 (Tempo Emporium)

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33. Jack or Jill Benny Equitation 39 yrs & over 12 10 8 6 4 (Not Bareback) (Western) (Murray’s Farm Supply)

Note: No Chaps in Bareback Classes

SADDLE PONY PERFORMANCE 34. Saddle Pony under 14.2 h English 12 10 8 6 4 (Gregory’s Sand & Gravel) 35. Saddle Pony under 14.2 h Western 12 10 8 6 4 (Total Farm Supply) 36. Saddle Pony 12.2h -14.2 h Either 12 10 8 6 4 (RTM Transport) PERFORMANCE 37. English Pleasure Hunter Under Saddle 12 10 8 6 433 17 yrs & under Horse/Pony (Conquest Trucking) *38. English Pleasure 18 yrs & over Horse/Pony 12 10 8 6 4 *39. Western Pleasure Horse 14.2 h & over 12 10 8 6 4 (Daly) *40. Western Pleasure Pony under 14.2 h 12 10 8 6 4 (HBH Farms) *41. PeeWee Western Pleasure 10 & under 12 10 8 6 4 (Oak River Inn) *42. Junior Western Pleasure 11 – 17 yrs. 12 10 8 6 4 (McCallum Services Limited) *43. Senior Western Pleasure 18 yrs & over 12 10 8 6 4 (Mansfields) 44. Junior Horse 2 yrs of the calendar year 12 10 8 6 4 English or Western -To be ridden with 2 hands in a snaffle or bosal (HBH Farms) 45. Junior Horse 3 - 4 yrs English or Western 12 10 8 6 4 -To be ridden with 2 hands in a snaffle or bosal (Hamiota Super Thrifty) NOTE: Class 44 and 45 will be combined if insufficient entries. 46. Jack or Jill Benny 39 yrs & over 12 10 8 6 4 - Open Pleasure (Conquest Trucking)

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47. Western Pleasure Sweepstake - entry fee $10.00 40 30 20 15 10

48. Saddle Pairs English or Western 12 10 8 6 4 (Redfern Farm Services) 49. Family Class 3 or more members of one 12 10 8 6 4 family - English or Western (Conquest Trucking)

MINIATURE HORSE 50. Brood Mare with foal at side 38” & under 10 8 6 4 Ribbon 51. Foal of the calendar year 8 6 4 2 Ribbon 52. Filly, Gelding or Stallion 1 yr under 34” 10 8 6 4 Ribbon 53. Filly, Gelding or Stallion 1 yr 34” - 38” 10 8 6 4 Ribbon 54. Filly, Gelding or Stallion 2 yrs under 34” 10 8 6 4 Ribbon 55. Filly, Gelding or Stallion 2 yrs 34” - 38” 10 8 6 4 Ribbon 56. Yeld Mare or Gelding 3 yrs & over, under 34” 10 8 6 4 Ribbon 57. Yeld Mare or Gelding 3 yrs and over, 34”- 38” 10 8 6 4 Ribbon CHAMPION MINIATURE HORSE From Classes 51, 57-62 1st and 2nd placing to show (Moffat’s Construction) Reserve Champion Ribbon 58. Showmanship 15 yrs & under 10 8 6 4 3 (Prairie Concrete) 59. Showmanship 16 yrs & over 10 8 6 4 3 (Prairie Concrete) 60. Single Pleasure Driving under 34” 12 10 8 6 4 (Conquest Trucking) 61. Single Pleasure Driving 34” - 38” 12 10 8 6 4 (Jockey) 62. Single Roadster under 34” 12 10 8 6 4 (Vanguard Credit Union) 63. Single Roadster 34” - 38” 12 10 8 6 4 64. Boy or Girl Driver 15 yrs & under 12 10 8 6 4 (Oak River Legion) 65. Boy or Girl Driver 16 yrs & over 12 10 8 6 4 (Shoal Lake Vet Clinic) 66. Lady or Gent Driver 18 yrs & over 12 10 8 6 4

(Gary & Nadine Slimmon) 67. Open Pleasure Driving Stake 38” & under $50 Purse (Earl & Bernice Gerrard) ($5.00 entry fee to be added to purse) Payout: 40% 30% 20% 10%

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COMMERCIAL CLASSIC COW/CALF PAIR DIRECTORS: Greg Black, Justin Black, Ryan Brown 235. Jackpot Commercial Cow/Calf Pen Show ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry to go towards Jackpot RULES: Commercial Cow with calendar year calf. Open to unregistered cattle only. All breeds to be shown against each other. To be shown in pens Bring your own feed. Phone entries to Greg Black @ 566-2281 PRIZES: 1st - Trophy Donated by CATTLEX Plus 50% of Entry Fees

2nd - 30% share of Entry 3rd - 20% share of Entry Fees LOONIE CONTEST - PUBLIC JUDGING OF THE ABOVE CLASS

- PICK TOP 3 PAIRS AND WIN SHARE OF POT

BEEF CATTLE JUDGING TO COMMENCE AT 1:00 P.M. DIRECTORS: Melvin Black, Carole Black, Ashley Black, Frank Black GENERAL RULES; Limited to one entry per class, except that the fair may allow an exhibitor to have two entries per class for a minimum of two classes, these extra entries designated by the exhibitor as to where they will be shown. A minimum of two exhibitors in each class is required to qualify for prize money grants. Exhibitor to supply own hay, straw will be supplied. All cattle exhibited must be sired by a registered sire. Entry fee is 10% of first prize money. Deadline for entries will be 9:00 p.m. the evening prior to the fair. Double entry fee will be charged for entries in all classes paid on the day of the fair. Cattle may be grouped together at the discretion of the directors. Exhibitors may leave after 5:00 p.m. PRIZES; 1st - $30.00 2nd - $25.00 3rd - $20.00 4th - $15.00 5th - $10.00 A. SIMMENTAL B. CHAROLAIS E. SHORTHORN C. LIMOUSIN D. MAINE ANJOU F. HEREFORD G. ANGUS CLASSES; 1. Bull calf of calendar year 2013 2. Bull born January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 3. Bull born 2011 or earlier GRAND AND RESERVE CHAMPION BULL 4. Female calf of calendar year 2013 5. Female born January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 6. Female born 2011 with calf at foot 7. Female born 2010 or earlier with calf at foot GRAND AND RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE OVERALL CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE from above classes. Champion: $30.00 Reserve Champion: $20.00 SPONSORED BY RIVERVIEW STOCK FARMS 8. Group of four animals bred and owned by the exhibitor, one may be purchased, both sexes must be

represented and each animal must have been exhibited in one of the above classes. 9. Light Steer 10. Heavy Steer 11. Pair of Steers GRAND AND RESERVE CHAMPION STEER

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12. SPECIAL FOR KIDS – no entry fee

11 AND UNDER - SHOWING CALENDAR CALF 2013, FAMILY FARM OWNED, SHOWN EITHER BY A BOY OR GIRL (NOT SHOWN IN ABOVE CLASSES). 1ST - $12.00 2ND - $8.00 ALL OTHER ENTRIES - $5.00

HOME LIVING SECTION

DIRECTORS: Ruth Stewart, Raeleen Vassart PRIZES FOR EACH SECTION: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.50; 3rd - $2.00 EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE: Entry deadline will be 9:00 p.m. the night before the show. Before being allowed to show, all memberships are to be paid when tickets are picked up. Exhibition Hall will close on Fair Day promptly at 9:30 a.m. Late Entries will not be accepted. Exhibitors are to leave exhibits on display until 5:00 p.m.

VEGETABLES Tops except for 3” or 4” to be removed from vegetables. Vegetables are to be cleaned, but not to damage skin. 244. Early Potatoes, 6 red 245. Potatoes, 6 white 246. Onions from sets, 6 247. Multipliers, 6 248. Table Carrots, 6 249. Table Beets, 6 250. Beans, yellow, 12 pods 251. Beans, green, 12 pods 252. Peas, shelling variety, 12 pods 253. Peas, edible pod variety, 12 pods 254. Cauliflower, 1 head 255. Cabbage, 1 head 256. Broccoli, 1 head 257. Cucumbers, 3 258. Green Tomatoes, 6 259. Radish, red, 6 260. Lettuce, 1 head 261. Green onions grown from seed, 6 262. Collection of Herbs: 5 kinds, specimens should be placed in separate containers of water, labeled individually, and set on tray. 263. LINDENBURG SPECIAL - $10.00 Gift Certificate Best Collection of Above Garden Vegetables, 6 Varieties, with 3 of each.

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SHEAVES OF GRAIN AND GRASSES NOTE: Fodder sheaves to be 4” in diameter to be judged for feed value. Grain sheaves to be 3” in diameter, leaves to be left on. 264. Field Peas 265. Sheaf Sweet Clover 266. Sheaf Alfalfa 267. Sheaf Grasses, any variety Classes 268 to 271 SPONSORED by J.S. Henry & Son Ltd 268. Sheaf Wheat, Durum 269. Sheaf Wheat, Red Spring 270. Sheaf Wheat, CPS Classes 271 to 273 SPONSORED by Viterra 271. Sheaf Oats, any variety 272. Sheaf Barley, 6 row 273. Sheaf Barley, 2 row Classes 274 to 276 SPONSORED by Stewart Bros. Seeds 274. Sheaf Flax, any variety 275. Sheaf Canola, Argentine 276. Sheaf Canola, Polish 277. SPECIAL: BEST OVERALL SHEAF - Prize $10.00 SPONSORED by Kerr & Hyndman Family

RAW FRUIT

278. Raspberries, 20-24, any variety, please give variety name if known 279. Strawberries, 20-24, any variety, please give variety name if known 280. Rhubarb, 6 stalks

FLOWERS

EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE: The Oak River Agricultural Society does not promote the culture of noxious weeds, therefore any exhibit containing such (eg. lythrum, baby’s breath, toadflax, tansy - dried or fresh) will be disqualified (with the exception of the Junior Weed Display) 281. Bouquet of Pansies 282. Bouquet of Sweet Peas 283. Hardy Roses, 1 stem with 3 blooms. Include foliage, trim off extra buds 284. Lily, 1 stem, any kind 285. Bouquet of Marigolds, a mixture of varieties accepted

COLLECTION OF FLOWERS NOTE: COLLECTIONS TO BE ON TRAYS 286. Collection of annuals, 4 distinctive varieties, not less than 4 of each in separate containers. Please label each variety. 287. Collection of perennials, 4 distinctive varieties, not less than 4 of each in separate containers. Please label each. 288. Collection of frilled petunias, 6 at least, 3 colours 289. Collection of double petunias, 3 varieties, 3 colours, separate containers. 290. Collection of lilies, 3 varieties, 1 stem each, separate containers.

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FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS 291. R.M. of BLANSHARD SPECIAL Floral arrangement in an antique type container (Ex. cream or sugars, teapots, baskets, etc.) $20.00 $15.00 $10.00 292. Miniature flower arrangement, not to exceed 3” in any direction. 293. Arrangement in a coffee mug 294. Arrangement for the new baby. Suitability of container will be taken into consideration for this class. 295. White only arrangement 296. Red and White arrangement 297. Arrangement using tints and shades of one colour 298. Arrangement of flowers for special occasion (name the event) 299. Wreath or swag. Dried or fresh materials. Accessories allowed. 300. Cut flower arrangement suitable for table (all sides) 301. Dried flower arrangement 302. Foliage arrangement 303. PATMORE NURSERY SALES SPECIAL: - $10.00 Gift Certificate

Best cut flower arrangement suitable for table (one side view only)

POTTED PLANTS 304. A Geranium, in bloom 305. A Begonia, tuberous rooted 306. A Begonia, fibrous rooted 307. A Fern, any variety 308. An African violet, single 309. An African violet, double 310. A Gloxinia 311. A Cacti 312. A hanging plant (house plant) 313. A hanging basket (outdoors) may contain more than one variety interplanted 314. A plant, any variety, grown for foliage (not mentioned above) 315. A plant, any variety, grown for bloom (not mentioned above) 316. An outdoor planter using an interesting, unique and preferably original container as the focal point of the display (as this may be considered quite a challenging piece of art work, a title accompanied would be nice, but not necessary) (eg. a shoe, kitchen container, wood sculpture). This planter could contain foliage plants, herbs, or flowers. 317. BEST OUTDOOR PATIO PLANTER - Prize - $10.00 SPONSORED by David & Pat Greenaway

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COOKING

DIRECTORS; Margaret C. Simms, Georgina Black, Margaret Burt, Ivy Heapy Cakes are to be removed from pans. No commercial fillings or cake mixes to be used. Please put entries in a clear plastic bag, NO SARAN WRAP Entry tags to be secured outside the bag. EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE; Entry deadline will be 9 p.m. the night before the show. Before being allowed to show, all memberships are to be paid when tickets are picked up. Exhibition Hall will close promptly at 9:30 a.m. Late entries will not be accepted. Entries are not to be removed until 5:00 p.m. PRIZES; 1st - $5.00 2nd - $4.00 3rd - $3.00 318. Loaf of brown bread 319. 4 Rolls 320. 4 Tea biscuits 321. 4 Bran muffins 322. 4 Muffins (any kind except bran) 323. Nut and date loaf (1/2 a loaf) 324. Carrot cake iced, 4 x 4 piece 325. Fudge, 3 pieces 326. Lemon loaf (1/2 a loaf) 327. 4 Gingersnaps 328. Matrimonial cake, 4 x 4 piece 329. Unbaked dainties, 2 kinds, 3 of each 330. Baked dainties, 2 kinds, 3 of each 331. 4 Oatmeal cookies (rolled) 332. Drop cookies, 2 kinds, 2 of each 333. Empty baked pie shell CANNING AND PICKLES PRIZES: 1st - $4.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 Note: Have all jars marked as to the kind and when made. Metal rings on sealers must be loosened.

For jams and jellies use only snap lids. No paraffin. 334. Jelly, any kind 337. Beet Pickle 335. Salsa 338. Tomatoes 336. Relish 339. Dill Pickles

SPECIALS 340. Bernardin Best of Show Award – Best home canning entry chosen from classes 334 to 339. Must be submitted in a Bernardin Mason Jar and Snap lid. 1st Prize - $30.00 Gift Certificate 341. Bernardin Jam Award

Best Strawberry Jam using Bernardin pectin and a Bernardin Mason Jar/Snap lid. A pectin label Must accompany entry. 1st Prize - $20.00 gift certificate For recipes and helpful hints on home canning visit: www.homecanning.ca

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342. DIRECTORS’ SPECIAL 6 Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies 1st - $7.00 2nd - $5.00 3rd - $3.00 343. KENTON CONSUMER’S CO-OP OAK RIVER BRANCH Best iced or frosted single layer chocolate cake. (Prizes will be a gift certificate for groceries of your choice purchased at the Oak River Branch) 1st - $15.00 2nd - $12.00 3rd - $10.00

344. RIVERVIEW APIARY - OAK RIVER 4 Muffins (one kind) made with honey. Recipe to accompany entry. 1st - 3 kg. honey 2nd - 2 kg. honey 3rd - 1 kg. honey 345. SPONSORED BY CHARLOTTE HEAPY Boiled Raisin Cake with Caramel Icing, 4 x 4 piece. 1st - $7.00 2nd - $5.00 3rd - $3.00 PHOTOS WILL BE REQUIRED OF WINNERS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRY FAIR SPECIALS 346 347 348 349 350 351 346. FLEISCHMANN’S YEAST BREAD BAKING CONTEST One loaf of White Bread made with FLEISCHMANN’S YEAST. A label or envelope and recipe must accompany the entry. First place winner will be entered in the FLEISHMANN’S YEAST NATIONAL BEST BREAD CONTEST www.fleischmanns.ca 1st - $20.00 and Gift Prize 347. ROBIN HOOD FLOUR BEST FAMILY FAVORITE RECIPE 4 Banana Muffins made with ROBIN HOOD FLOUR. A label and recipe must accompany the entry. First place winner will be entered in the ROBIN HOOD FLOUR BEST MUFFINS CONTEST. www.robinhood.ca lst - $25.00 Gift Certificate 2nd - $10.00 Gift Certificate 348. FLEISCHMANN’S CORN STARCH BEST SHORTBREAD COOKIES 4 Shortbread cookies made with FLEISCHMANN’S CORN STARCH. A label and recipe must accompany the entry. First place winner will be entered into national contest. www.fleischmanns.ca 1st - $20.00 and Gift Prize 349. FLEISCHMANN’S BAKING POWDER AND CROWN COEN SYRUP SPECIAL

Best homemade Cake Loaf made with either FLEISCHMANN’S BAKING POWDER or CROWN CORN SYRUP. Label and recipe to accompany entry.

www.fleischmanns.ca 1st - $20.00 and Gift Prize 350. CRISCO BEST FAMILY FAVORITE RECIPE BAKING CONTEST 4 Butter Tarts Crisco label and recipe to accompany entry. www.criscocanada.com 1st - $25.00 Gift Certificate 2nd - $10.00 Gift Certificate

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351. CERTO BEST JAM Any kind. Have all jars marked as to kind and date made. Certo label and recipe to accompany any entry.

1st - $20.00 Product Coupon 2nd - $10.00 Product Coupon

352. MANITOBA CANOLA GROWERS ASSOCIATION Carrot Loaf (1/2 Loaf made with Canola Oil) A canola oil label and recipe must accompany entry 1st - $10.00 2nd - $6.00 3rd - $4.00

353. “R.M. OF BLANSHARD SPECIAL” 4 Date filled oatmeal cookies

1st - $10.00 2nd - $6.00 3rd - $4.00

HOMECRAFTS DIRECTORS: Frances McKague, Margaret S. Simms, Ethel Bullock PRIZES FOR EACH SECTION: 1st - $8.00 2nd - $6.00 3rd - $4.00 Exhibition Hall will close promptly at 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 15th Late entries will not be accepted. One article unless otherwise stated. No articles to be picked up before 5:00 p.m. Pin tickets to article if possible.

SEWING

PRIZES 1st - $8.00 2nd - $6.00 3rd - $4.00

354. Man or Ladies garment; nightwear, dress shirt or blouse, skirt, pants, etc. 355. Boy or Girl’s garment – size 10 or under; dress, pants, tops, pajamas, etc. 356. Kitchen article – eg. placemats, pot holders, apron, etc. 357. Home decorating – crushion, drapes, etc. 358. Article made from polar fleece. 359. Any article of clothing recycled from another article – with explanation. (eg. jacket from jeans)

KNITTING & CROCHET

PRIZES 1st - $8.00 2nd - $6.00 3rd - $4.00 360. Sweater (long or short sleeves) 361. Hat and scarf set . Knit or crochet. 362. Afghan – knit or crochet 363. Article other than mentioned above. Knit or crochet.

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SENIOR CITIZENS - 65 YEARS & OVER

PRIZES 1st - $8.00 2nd - $6.00 3rd - $4.00 364. Crochet article 365. Knit article 366. Sewing - any article 367. Any other craft HANDICRAFTS PRIZES 1st - $8.00 2nd - $6.00 3rd - $4.00

368. Stuffed toy – child safe 369. Doll outfit – no more than 2 items 370. Seasonal ornament 371. Any quilted article 372. Scrapbook “memories” 1 page 373. Article of Woodworking 374. Any craft not mentioned above. No knit or crochet ART PRIZES 1st - $8.00 2nd - $6.00 3rd - $4.00 375. Pencil Sketch 376. Water Painting 377. Oil Painting

PHOTOGRAPHY

PRIZES 1st - $5.00 2nd - $4.00 3rd - $3.00

ALL SNAPS TO BE MOUNTED ON FIRM SURFACE - COLOUR SNAPS

378. Collection of 3 snaps – people 379. Collection of 4 landscape snaps - 4 seasons 380. Collection of 3 snaps - animals 381. Group of 3 action pictures 382. 3 snaps - birds 383. Close-up 384. Any black and white snap

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QUILTS

PRIZES: 1st - $10.00 2nd - $8.00 3rd - $6.00

385. Patchwork 386. Applique 387. Quilt done by commercial or domestic machine. 388. Crib Quilt Midwest Arts Council Special: Grand Prize for overall top quilt from classes 385 to 388. Grand Prize: $25.00 389. MANITOBA ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES

PROVINCIAL QUILT COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Competition is open to all quilt exhibitors. 2. The judging criteria used for judging is included in the “Judging Standards” fair book. 3. 3. Quilts may be entered in three categories: hand quilted, self-guided (domestic, long

and mid arm) and computer aided. The entry must be completely quilted by the person submitting the quilt. No commercial quilting will be allowed (machine quilted by someone other than the exhibitor).

4. Quilts must have an appropriate title and give appropriate credit to pattern designer if not original.

5. Quilts must be at least 152 cm x 178 cm (60” x 70”) to be considered for the competition. 6. Quilt exhibitors must have a fabric quilt label attached to the bottom right corner on the

backside of their quilt. Labels must be covered at all judging levels.

7. Quilts must be delivered/packaged in a durable and labeled clear plastic bag for handling. 8. Pre-stamped or direct product of quilt kits will not be accepted; however “Block-of-the

Month” quilts, if not kitted, are eligible for the competition.

9. Quilters will sign a release form when the quilt is entered at the local event, giving the coordinating group permission to use pictures of the quilt and/or quilter in any type of promotional activity they deem appropriate.

10. A Score Sheet will be distributed to all Societies, which must be used to judge the quilts. Any quilt not scoring 70 or more points will not qualify for the District or Provincial Competition.

11. Each Society may select up to six quilts (2 hand quilted, 2 mid/long arm quilted and 2 computer aided)at their Fair to participate in the District Competition. Up to a total of six quilts will be chosen at the District Competition to go on to the Provincial Competition.

12. Exhibitors may enter more than one quilt in this competition. However, they may only have one hand, one self-guided and one computer aided quilt advance to the Provincial Competition.

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13. Any quilt may be entered in competition at as many fairs as the exhibitor wishes. However, it may only represent the society where it was first entered in the provincial competition and won. The exhibitor must advise societies at the time of entry if the quilt is a winner at a previous fair.

14. If an exhibitor does not wish to participate in the provincial competition, the runner-up quilt with a score higher than 70 will be selected to represent the society in the district competition.

15. At the district level prize monies will be awarded for the top quilts in each category. At the provincial finals, there will be prize monies available in the Hand Quilted, Self-Guided and Computer Aided Categories.

16. ALL District Winners will be displayed at the Red River Exhibition in June, 2014 after which the quilts will be returned to the quilters.

17. Quilt owners are responsible for insuring their own quilts. The sponsors, societies and M.A.A.S. will not be liable for damage or loss.

18. For more information – contact Josie Avery, Provincial Quilt Coordinator at – maasquilts@gmail.com – phone – 204-896-3199 (home) or 204-955-9947 (cell)

JUNIOR SECTION

390. Special - Fleischmann’s Yeast Youth Best Bread Best homemade bread from contestant under 16 years. Judging will be based on appearance, taste, texture, and recipe creativity. Label and recipe to accompany any entry. 1st - $15.00 - Sponsored by Fleischmann’s Yeast

DONATION TO FOOD CLASSES MADE BY OAK RIVER WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

PRIZES: 1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.50 4th - $1.00

COOKING 8 YEARS AND UNDER

391. 4 unbaked cookies or dainties 392. 4 baked cookies or dainties 393. SPECIAL - KELLOGG’S RICE KRISPIES - 2 PIECES Sponsored by Janette Kirkpatrick 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 4th - $1.50 5th - $1.00 All entries will be judged on appearance, taste, texture, and creativity of recipe and presentation. Using the recipe for Rice Krispie squares on the box shape warm cereal into any desired shape and decorate. Decorating ideas: Frosting (spread or use decorating bag), melted chocolate, coloured sugar, shredded coconut, candies (licorice, gumdrops, etc.)

HANDICRAFTS 8 YEARS AND UNDER

394. Gift wrapped parcel 395. Any craft article 396. One Article Constructed with Lego - not from a kit Note: To fit on a shoe box lid 397. Meal Planning Poster of a Well Balanced Lunch size no larger than 16” x 20”

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COOKING 9 YEARS TO 12 YEARS

Note: use plastic bags - no saran wrap 398. 4 chocolate chip cookies 399. 4 muffins - any kind; remove from paper cups 400. 4 x 4 piece of baked cake - any kind, uniced 401. unbaked cookies or dainties - 2 kinds - 3 of each 402. 4 biscuits 403. SPECIAL - KELLOGG’S RICE KRISPIE - 4 PIECES Sponsored by Janette Kirkpatrick PRIZES: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 4th - $1.50 5th - $1.00 All entries will be judged on appearance, taste, texture, and creativity of recipe and presentation. Using the recipe for Rice Krispie squares on the box shape warm cereal into any desired shape and decorate. Decorating ideas: Frosting (spread or use decorating bag) , melted chocolate, coloured sugar,

shredded coconut, candies (licorice, gumdrops, etc.) 404. ROBIN HOOD FLOUR FAMILY BEST LUNCH BOX SNACK CONTEST Best Homemade squares or bars, junior division, 12 years and younger. Judging will be based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity. Proof of purchase not required but recipe must include the use of at least one Robin Hood product (please include recipe). 1st prize - $15.00

HANDICRAFTS

HANDICRAFTS CLASSES DONATION BY OAK RIVER LADIES LEGION AUXILIARY

9 YEARS T0 12 YEARS

PRIZES: 1st - $3.50 2nd - $2.50 3rd - $2.00 4th - $1.50 405. Gift wrapped parcel 406. Article of woodwork - 1 item - pair acceptable 407. Original article constructed with Lego - not from a kit - NOTE: TO FIT ON A SHOE BOX LID 408. Any project not mentioned above 409. Collection of 3 snaps 410. Cartoon Drawing 411. Computer Art 412. Meal Planning Poster of a Well Balanced Lunch (size no larger than 16” x 20”)

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COOKING

13 YEARS TO 17 YEARS Note: use plastic bags - no saran wrap PRIZES: 1st - $3.50 2nd - $2.50 3rd - $2.00 413. 4 buns 414. 4 muffins 415. 4 biscuits 416. baked cookies - 2 kinds - 3 of each 417. 1/2 loaf - not bread 418. 4 x 4 piece of cake – any kind uniced

HANDICRAFTS

13 YEARS TO 17 YEARS PRIZES: 1st - $3.50 2nd - $2.50 3rd - $2.00 419. Gift wrapped parcel 420. Handicraft - novelty 421. Handicraft - Practical 422. Wall hanging of your choice 423. Sketch - any medium 424. Sewn article 425. Article of woodwork - 1 item - pair acceptable 426. Any project not mentioned above (no lego) 427. Collection of 3 snaps 428. Computer Art

HORTICULTURE - JUNIOR CLASSES

PRIZES: 1st- $3.00; 2nd- $2.50; 3rd- $2.00 THE CLASSES BELOW ARE OFFERED AS TO ENCOURAGE YOUNGER EXHIBITORS TO EXPRESS THEIR TALENTS AND CREATIVITY USING HORTICULTURAL MATERIALS. 429. Garden flower arrangement, 10 yrs. and under 430. Garden flower arrangement, 11 yrs. to 16 431. Miniature arrangement, not to exceed 5” in any direction 434. Arrangement in a toy 435. Bouquet of pansies, shown with own foliage 436. Vegetable creature, made from horticultural material only, 10 yrs. and under. Name the creature 437. Vegetable creature, made from horticultural material only, 11 yrs. to l6 yrs. Name the creature 438. WEED CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD SPECIAL Prizes: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 Best collection of named noxious weeds by a girl of boy, 17 yrs. or under. Must be properly mounted. Note: dried & pressed.

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PET SHOW DIRECTOR: Allan Reid Open to boys and girls 12 years and under. Please bring your own cages if required. This event is planned to take place as soon as possible after 10:00 a.m. There is no entry fee. A parade of all participants is planned at the conclusion of the judging of these classes. Prizes: 1st - 3 Loonies 2nd - 2 Loonies 3rd - 1 Loonie All Other Entries - 1 Loonie

CLASSES

1. Dogs 2. Cats 3. Ponies 4. Calves 5. Guinea Pigs 6. Rabbits 7. Decorated Doll Carriages 8. Decorated Bicycles 9. Doves 10. Hamsters 11. Other Pets 12. Rocking Horse

13. Favourite Animal Toy

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SCHOOL WORK (pre-judged)

DIRECTOR - Darlene Reid PRIZES 1st - $2.00, 2nd - $1.50, 3rd - $1.00 WRITING & PRINTING 439. Kindergarten - Printed Alphabet - Capital Letters 440. Grade 1 - Printed Alphabet - Capital & Lower Case Letters - 4 Lines of Verse 441. Grade 2 - Written Alphabet - Capital & Lower Case Letters - 4 Lines of Verse 442. Grades 3 & 4 – Penmanship - at least 25 lines (original composition –

75% content & grammar and 25% neatness) 443. Grades 5 & 6 - Penmanship – creative writing project - at least 50 lines

(75% content & gammar and 25% neatness) 444. Grades 7 & 8 - Penmanship – creative writing project (fiction or non fiction) –

at least 60 lines (75% content & grammar and 25% neatness) 456. Grades 7 & 8 - Original Poem (can be typed) - at least 8 lines ART 457. Kindergarten – Paper Plate Art 458. Grades 1 & 2 – Paper Plate Art 459. Grades 1 & 2 - Pencil Drawing 460. Grades 3 & 4 – Paper Plate Art 461. Grades 3 & 4 - Creative Art (any medium) 462. Grades 5–8 – Pencil Drawing 463. Grades 5–8 – Creative Art (any medium) 464. Grades 5–8 – Any School Project 465. Grades 5-8 – Seasonal Holiday Art 466. Grades 5-8 – Microsoft Publisher Project

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Order  of  go                              MAN  -­‐  SASK  SANCTIONED  EVENT  9:00  A.M.  Start   MORNING July 16, 2011 FAIR DAY 1. Jack or Jill Benny Showmanship 39 yrs & over 2. Sr. Showmanship 19 to 38 yrs 3. Showmanship 15 to 18 yrs 4. Showmanship 11 to 14 yrs 5. Showmanship 7 to 10 yrs 6. Showmanship Pee-Wee 6 yrs & under 58. Showmanship 15 yrs & under 59. Showmanship 16 yrs & over 7. Broodmare with Foal at side 8. Foal of the Calendar Year 12. Broodmare with Foal at side 13. Foal of the Calendar Year 50. Broodmare with Foal at side under 38” 51. Foal of Calendar Year CHAMPION BEST HALTER FOAL

RESERVE CHAMPION 9. Filly, Gelding or Stallion 1 yr 10. Filly, Gelding or Stallion 2 yrs 14. Filly, Gelding or Stallion 1 yr 15. Filly, Gelding or Stallion 2 yrs 11. Mare or Gelding Saddle Type 3 yrs & over 16. Mare or Gelding English or Harness Type 3 yrs & over 54. Filly, Gelding or Stallion under 34” 2 yrs 17. Mare or Gelding Western 3 yrs & over 55. Filly, Gelding or Stallion 34” to 38” 2 yrs 56. Yeld Mare or Gelding under 34” 3 yrs & over 57. Yeld Mare or Gelding 34” to 38” 3 yrs & over 52. Filly, Gelding or Stallion under 34” 1 yr 53. Filly, Gelding or Stallion 34” to 38” 1 yr 18. Group Class 3 horses or ponies CHAMPION MINIATURE HORSE RESERVE CHAMPION CHAMPION PONY RESERVE CHAMPION CHAMPION HORSE RESERVE CHAMPION

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LUNCH BREAK AFTERNOON IMMEDIATELY AFTER LUNCH 19. Leadline (Costume) 6 yrs & under (must be led) 20. Costume Class 7 to 16 yrs 61. Single Pleasure Driving 34” to 38” 21. Leadline 6 yrs & under (must be led) 60. Single Pleasure Driving under 34” 22. Walk & Trot 10 yrs & under (No cross entry to 21) 62. Single Roadster under 34” 32. Bareback Equitation 18 to 38 yrs (No Chaps) 30. Bareback Equitation 10 yrs & under (No Chaps) 31. Bareback Equitation 11 to 17 yrs (No Chaps) 33. Jack or Jill Benny Equitation 39 yrs & over 63. Single Roadster 34” to 38” 27. Basic Seat (English) 18 yrs & over 28. Basic Seat (English) 14 to 17 yrs 29. Basic Seat (English) 13 yrs & under 37. English Pleasure Hunter Under Saddle 17 yrs & under (Horse) 38. English Pleasure 18 yrs & over (Horse) 34. Saddle Pony under 14.2 h (English) 64. Best Boy or Girl Driver 15 yrs & under 65. Best Boy or Girl Driver 16 – 17 yrs 66. Best Lady or Gent Driver 18 yrs & over 39. Western Pleasure 14.2 h & over 40. Western Pleasure Pony under 14.2 h 35. Saddle Pony under 14.2 h Western 36. Saddle Pony 12.2h - 14.2 h English or Western 43. Senior Western Pleasure 18 yrs & over 42. Junior Western Pleasure 11 - 17 yrs 41. PeeWee Western Pleasure 10 & under 67. Open Pleasure Driving Stake 38” & under 26. Stock Seat Western 18 yrs & over - Walk/Jog/Lope 25. Stock Seat Western 14 to 17 yrs - Walk/Jog/Lope 24. Stock Seat Western 11 -13 yrs - Walk/Jog/Lope 23. Stock Seat Western 10 & under - Walk/Jog 44. Junior Horse (snaffle or bosal) 2 yrs (English or Western) 45. Junior Horse (snaffle or bosal) 3 & 4 yrs (English or Western) 46. Jack or Jill Benny 39 yrs & over (Western) 47. Western Pleasure Sweepstake 48. Saddle Pairs English or Western – Walk/Trot/Lope 49. Family Class 3 or more members of the same family English or Western