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Website: www.grandvalleyfallfair.ca

Facebook: Grand Valley Agricultural Society Twitter: @GrandValleyFair


Table of Contents Children‘s Pet Show ................................................................................................................................ Inside Front President‘s Message .............................................................................................................................. 2 Officers & Membership ............................................................................................................................ 3 Sponsorship 2016 .................................................................................................................................... 4-5 Past Officers & Ambassadors .................................................................................................................. 6 Rules and Regulations ............................................................................................................................ 7 Senior & Junior Ambassador Messages ................................................................................................. 8-9 Fall Fair Theme Display Contest / Horseshoe Pitching ........................................................................... 9 Ambassador of the Fair Competition ...................................................................................................... 10 Ambassador of the Fair Entry Form ......................................................................................................... 11 Lawn Tractor Pulls / Kiddies‘ Pedal Tractor Pull .................................................................................... 12 Grand Valley Heavy Horse Show Entry Form .......................................................................................... 13 Heavy Horse Show (Class 10) ................................................................................................................. 14 Family Farm Displays (Class 11)/ Dairy Show (Class 13)/ Dufferin 4H Market Club ................................ 15 Goat Show (Class 14)……………………………………………………………….………………………………. 16 4-H Sheep Show (Class 15)/ Open Sheep Show (Class 16)………………………………………………… 16 Market Lambs (Class 17) ......................................................................................................................... 17 Grain and Seeds (Class 21)/ Hay & Haylage (Class 22) .......................................................................... 17 Schedule of Events – Thursday, Friday & Saturday .......................................................................... 18 Schedule of Events - Sunday / Fall Fair Dance..................................................................................... 19 Strawmania! / Message from Home craft President ................................................................................. 20 Home craft/Junior Work Entry Form ........................................................................................................ 21-22 Children‘s Colouring Contest & Entry Form ............................................................................................. 23-24 Guidelines for New Exhibitors/ Fall Fair Week Volunteer Schedule .................................................. 25 Convenors & Volunteers for Home craft Division………………………………………………………………. 26 Home craft Exhibit List Roots & Vegetables & Fruits (Class 23)................................................................................................... 27 Plants (Class 24) ..................................................................................................................................... 27 Cut Flowers (Class 25) ............................................................................................................................ 28 Culinary Arts - Canned or Preserved Fruit, Pickles, Eggs (Class 26) ....................................................... 28-29 Culinary Arts - Baking (Class 27) ............................................................................................................. 29-30 Quilting (Class 28) ................................................................................................................................... 30-32 Sewing - (Class 28A) .............................................................................................................................. 32 Needlecraft (Class 29)……………………………………………………………………………………………. 33 Hobbies & Crafts / Christmas Corner / Christmas Tree Ornaments (Class 30) ....................................... 33-34 Wood & Metal Crafts - (Class 30A) ......................................................................................................... 34 Group Display (Class 31) ......................................................................................................................... 34 Seniors (Class 32) ................................................................................................................................... 34-35 Amateur Photography (Class 33)............................................................................................................. 35 Antiques (Class 34) ................................................................................................................................. 36 Special Needs (Class 39)………………………………………………………………………………………… 36 Junior Classes (Ages 17 and under) Roots and Vegetables (Class 35) ............................................................................................................ 37 Cut Flowers (Class 36) ............................................................................................................................ 37 Junior Culinary Arts (Class 37) ................................................................................................................ 37 Junior Work (Class 40) ............................................................................................................................ 38 Junior Photography (Class 41) ............................................................................................................... 38 Junior Specials (Class 42) ...................................................................................................................... 39 Comments/Suggestions …………………………………………………………………………………………. 40 Tractor & Truck Pull ................................................................................................................................. Inside Back Demo Cross/ Demolition Derby ………………………………………………………………………………...Outside Back

Website: www.grandvalleyfallfair.ca

Facebook: Grand Valley Agricultural Society Twitter: @GrandValleyFair


Welcome to our 145th Grand Valley Fall Fair. 2017 will be a year of celebrations. The Grand Valley Agricultural Society would like to congratulate the Grand Valley Community Centre on their 50th Anniversary. The Community Centre will celebrate this milestone with activities on June 17th. We have been successfully holding our fair in this facility since it‟s opening in 1967, through a great partnership with the Community Centre Board over the last 50 years, and we hope to continue that tradition. On July 1st, we will celebrate Canada‟s 150th with celebrations across the country and here in Grand Valley. We would like to thank the Canada 150 committee for all their hard work in organizing this wonderful weekend of activities. Also, congratulations on the grand opening of the G.V. Information Centre. What a great venue for people passing through town, newcomers here and our locals to have a look back, to learn a little about our community‟s history; to display our history and a friendly inviting space for people to come in and pick up information about upcoming events and to see what our great community has to offer. In keeping with Canada‟s 150th, our theme for this years‟ fair is “Red and White”. Our first fundraising event was our Spring Fling, and its committee did a wonderful job of portraying our theme with a beautifully decorated hall in red and white. We will continue that theme into our fair weekend. Our Fair Ambassador, Breagh McDonald and Jr. Ambassador, McKenna Hulse, have been doing a great job representing our Agricultural Society and our community, at many events throughout the year. Well done ladies. We will be reviving our Fall Fair parade this year by holding it on the Thursday night before the opening of the fair on Friday. For the second year, we will be featuring „Strawmania‟ with some new additions, and lots more fun for the young at heart. Come out and support the Ambassador Competition, Home craft competition, featuring Roots & Vegetables, Plants and Cut Flowers, Culinary Arts, Quilting, Sewing, Needlecraft, Hobbies & Crafts, Photography and Antiques. Our Junior Work Division is such a great way to display the artistic and scholastic accomplishments of the children in our community. The dairy, goat and sheep show also gives our young farmers a chance to show off their skills and farm animals, closing with the magnificent horse show on Sunday. And let‟s not forget our farmers who work hard all year long. Come out and see what they have been planting in their fields. There will be many activities and shows going on all weekend long with so many things to see and do.

We are very excited that ‘RYTHMFOOT’ will be performing Friday night featuring Frank and Chanda Leahy & Family. It will be great to have another generation of the Leahy’s performing in Grand Valley again. Our Saturday night dance will entertain many, with music and dancing in the Grand River Room, upstairs in the Community Centre. So, come out and celebrate our 145th Fall Fair with 3-days of family fun where the past, present and future of Grand Valley come together. Jill Pogson President Grand Valley Agricultural Society

The Secretary’s office is located in the trailer outside the north door of the Exhibit Hall. The trailer has been generously loaned to the GVAS by Bob Severn, Auctioneer. *For Emergencies or if you have questions, problems or suggestions, please visit the office.


OFFICERS FOR 2017 President—Jill Pogson 1st Vice-President— Jane Gravelle 2nd Vice-President—Josh Landman Secretary—Jennifer Tovell 519-216-6859 Treasurer—Dianne Orr/Janice McGowan Home Craft President—Donna Blackwell

DIRECTORS To the end of 2017 - Pat Kalapaca, Donna Blackwell, Josh Landman, Lynn Wilson To the end of 2018 - Dianne Orr, David Moritz. Liz Van Gerven To the end of 2019 - Michelle Martin, Jill Pogson, Jane Gravelle, Janice McGowan

SOCIETY MEMBERS (Paid Membership of $5.00 received as of May 2017)

Sheryl Moore

David Moritz

Susan Moritz

Sibbelina Mullis

David Orr

Dianne Orr

Jill Pogson

Carol Rampling

Elinor Ritchie

Myrna Roberts

Tania Scheiwiller

Glenda Simeone

Donna Smith

Mervin Smith

Jamie Stam

Bob Steele

Charlie Steele

Donna Steele

Pat Steele

Dave Stevenson

Joanne Stevenson

Marilyn Stuckey

Tessla Stuckey

Barb Tait

Allen Taylor

Arthur Taylor

Bryan Taylor

Justin Taylor

Kris Taylor

Krista Taylor

Leona Taylor

Marion Taylor

Jennifer Tovell

Arnold Townsend

Nina Townsend

Wayne Townsend

Grace Tribble

Carol Van der Grinten

Gord Van der Grinten

Liz Van Gerven

Rolland Wick

Sherry Wick

Lynn Wilson

John Woolner

A Home Craft meeting will be held in the Grand Valley Public Library on Tuesday October 10, 2017 at 7:00 pm to evaluate the Fall Fair. All convenors are to attend with a report from their section. Our regular monthly meeting of the directors and members will be held in the Grand Valley Community Centre on Tuesday October 17th, 2017 at 7:30 pm to confirm prizes awarded and transact business necessary after the fair.

Carol Agar

Paul Agar

Susan Bagnell

Lou Berger

Robin Berger

Donna Blackwell

Deanna Brown

Ellen Bryan

Berva Buttery

Alice Cowan

Janice Crane

Jenny Docherty

Curtis Dullard

Hilda Dullard

Kayla Ecclestone

Laura Edwards

Barry Everson

Joanne Everson

Debbie Foster

Brian Gellatly

Jill Gellatly

Dodie Gilks

Bev Graham

Jim Graham

Jane Gravelle

Cindy Greenwood

Carol Hall

Richard Hall

Deb Holmes

Margaret Hunter

Marlies Kaehli

Mike Kalapaca

Pat Kalapaca

Virginia Kalapaca

Josh Landman Michelle Martin Richard Martin Janice McGowan Anne McPherson

Lorna McPherson

Ruth McPherson

Leah Mitchell

Olive Montgomery

Greg Moore

Lynda Moore


The directors and members of the Grand Valley Agricultural Society extend a heartfelt thanks to the

following individuals and corporations for their continued support and participation, and to our new

sponsors for taking part in our Sponsorship Program. A new sign is mounted inside the exhibit hall, each

year with names under the appropriate sponsorship category for recognition by the community and fair-

going public, names are also listed on our website: www.grandvalleyfallfair.ca.

The purpose of the Grand Valley Agricultural Society is to serve and participate in the interests and needs

of the community and to promote agriculture. Your donations will go towards helping to meet prize money

and the expenses of the fair. Those listed are sponsors for 2016. We begin by acknowledging the

following for their countless hours working to make our fair a fun and safe event for everyone:

Grand Valley Volunteer Fire Department Grand Valley Town Works Department Smash Bros. Demo Derbies Truck & Tractor Pull Team

Gold Sponsor—$1500+ Grand Valley Wind Farms Orica Canada Inc.

Silver Sponsor—$500+ Alto Construction Avertex Utility Solutions Bob Severn, Auctioneer

Canada Post Community Foundation Dub-L ―S‖ Transfer Grand Valley Lions Club

Greenwood Ready Mix/Aggregates Orangeville Banner Pat Kalapaca

RBC Financial-Grand Valley Thomasfield Homes Trans-Alta: Melancthon Wind Facility

WD Tait Enterprises Ltd.

Bronze Sponsor—$250+ Accord Business Solutions Amaranth Aggregates Arnold & Nina Townsend

Arthurs Fuel Inc. Arthur Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ltd. Blackstock Ford Lincoln

Burnett Farms Cribit Seeds-Wintermar Farms Davenport Automotive

Davison Bus Lines Deckers’ Tire Don & Janice McGowan

Dufferin Federation of Agriculture Ed Stewarts Equipment Grace E. Brown Insurance Brokers

Grand Valley Ace Hardware Grand Valley Insurance Brokers Ltd. Hallmark Toyota

Holmes Agro Janet Slater- Long Arm Quilting Linwood Veterinary Services

MacEwen Glass & Mirror McMaster Buick GMC noBul Media

Orangeville Equipment Rentals Orangeville Home Hardware Rayburn Construction

Ron Crane Custom Farming Roslia Farms Royal Chevrolet Cadillac Inc.

RBC Agriculture-Fergus RBC-Grand Valley Branch Saputo Dairy Products

Styling Essentials Beauty Supply Swissbell Farms The Co-Operators Insurance

Township of Amaranth Township of East Garafraxa Universal Rental

Fair Supporter-Up To $250 All Star Auto Glass All Treat Farms Ltd

Amaranth Auto Service Bryan’s Fuel

Coats-Clark Canada Cobwebs & Caviar

Concord Cartage Delivery Service Connect Equipment

Country Fair Baking: Crisco/Robin Hood/Bernardin Dufferin Cattlemen’s Association

Dufferin County Dairy Producers Dufferin County Museum & Archives

Dufferin Mutual Insurance Company Dufferin Piecemakers Quilting Guild

Dufferin Veterinary Hospital Dufferin Veterinary Services

Floradale Feed Mill Ltd. Freedom Lock & Security Inc.

Fuller Contracting Gaylea Foods

Geordawn Farms - Van Kampen Family GGG Greenhouses

Sponsorship 2016


Sponsorship 2016

Alvin Taylor Family

Amanda Phillip

Anne McPherson

Archie Taylor Family

Art Taylor

Bill & Mary Young Family

Bill Richardson Family

Bill Taylor Family

Cathy Rooyakkers

Debbie Arenburg & Family

Donna Blackwell

Edith Reilly

Faith Cowan

Foreman Family

Ivadell Black Memorial

Janice Crane

Jennifer Tovell

Jim & Alice Mournahan

Joanne Everson

Karen Loveless

Kim Mournahan

Kim Soloman

Krista Taylor

Leah Mitchell

Les Soloman

Lorna McPherson

Lou Berger

Lynda Moore

Mayor Steve Soloman

Marilyn Stuckey

Michele Chessell

Michelle Martin

Olive Montgomery

Paul Thompson

Peter Curtis Family

Russell & Susan Simpson

Sherry Wick

Drew Wettlaufer

Wm. G. White Family

Grand Valley Drug Store

Grand Valley Fortifiers

Grand Valley Historical Society

Grand Valley Horticultural Society

Grand Valley Public Library

High County Veterinary Hospital

Highland Fuels

Highland Supply

Landman Gardens & Bakery

John Bus Garage

Marie’s Valley Inn Restaurant

Mary Maxim

Masterfeeds

Maxacre Farms

McBride Farms

McKinnon Timber Mart, Hillsburgh

Olympus Dog Training & Boarding Academy

Ontario Clydesdale Club

Ontario Lamb Marketing

Ontario Early Years Centre– Grand Valley

Orangeville Building Supply

Orangeville Flowers

Orangeville Insurance Services

Orr Family Farms

OSC Seeds

P&H Milling Group

Parson’s Florist

Rob’s Automotive Service

Riverbend Artists of Grand Valley

Royal Canadian Legion Shelburne

Sew Jax

Silverdale Motors

Starview Financial Advisors

Tait Bros.

TD- Mount Forest

TSC

Upper Grand Trailway

Please support these local and community businesses who sponsor events and prizes at the Fall Fair. Their generous donations help the Grand Valley Agricultural Society to bring you this annual event. Please visit our website: www.grandvalleyfallfair.ca for an up-to-date list of 2017 Sponsorship or pickup our events brochure!


1872 W.R. Scott* 1873-1911 Unknown* 1912 Wm. McLelland* 1913 Wm. Scaife* 1914 James J. Reith* 1915 Alex Park* 1916 Samuel Platt* 1917 John A. Campbell* 1918 John Bryan* 1919 Esbin Bennett* 1920 W. Logan Craig* 1921 Robt H. Wansbrough* 1922 Wm. J. Tate* 1923 Walter Richardson* 1924 George Bruce* 1925 John G. Brown* 1926 Howard H. Hilborn* 1927 Eli Newson* 1928 Albert Richardson* 1929 Bert Gier*

1930 Wm. Ernest Tovell* 1931 Laughlin Sinclair* 1932 Wm. E. Thomson* 1933 Wm. Menary* 1934 Jos. R. Carroll* 1935 W. Harry Whaley* 1936-37 Albert Campbell* 1938-39 John Stevenson* 1940-41 Gordon Richardson* 1942-43 Wm. A. Walker* 1944-45 John O. McPherson* 1946-47 Fred Taylor* 1948-49 Gordon Winters* 1950 John O. McPherson* 1951-54 Willis Rounding* 1955-57 Grenville Taylor* 1958-60 William Tovell* 1961 Grenville Taylor* 1962-63 Ansley Nairn* 1964-67 Roy Hunter* 1968-69 Tom Tindall*

1970-71 Willis Campbell* 1972-73 George Curtis* 1974-75 Royce Reilly* 1976-77 Ewald Lammerding 1978-79 Roy Taylor* 1980-82 Bryan Montgomery* 1983-84 Bill Durkin* 1985-86 Gerald Hattle 1987-88 Jim Graham 1989-90 Ross Brown* 1991-92 Gary Whitworth 1993-94 Rolla Foreman* 1995-97 Heather Foreman 1998-99 Ewald Lammerding 2000-04 Allen Taylor 2005-08 Bill Durkin* 2009-13 Lynda Moore 2014-16 Pat Kalapaca 2017- Jill Boswell

1958-59 Bertha Menary* 1960 Marjorie Ferrier 1961 Bertha Menary* 1962-63 Elvin Black* 1964-66 Lil Tindall* 1967 Gladys Nairn* 1968-69 Ivadell Black* 1970-71 Mary Hilborn* 1972-74 Ivadell Black* 1975-76 Sytske Landman 1977-78 Doreen Campbell 1979 Muriel Whaley* 1980-82 Ruby Woods* 1983-84 Ada Henderson* 1985-86 Rolla Foreman* 1987-88 Anne McPherson 1989 Ruth Knudsen 1990-91 Ellen Bryan 1992-93 Donna Blackwell 1994-95 Edith Reilly 1996-98 Marie Coyle

1999-2001 Ellen Bryan 2002-03 Margaret Vance 2003-05 Edith Reilly 2005-08 Lorna McPherson 2009-11 Donna Smith 2012-14 Ellen Bryan 2014– 16 Michelle Martin 2017- Donna Blackwell PAST SECRETARIES/ TREASURERS 1872 J.C. Lewis* 1873-1911 Unknown 1892-? Jim Reith* 1912-1928 J.A. Richardson* 1928 Fred Bourn* 1929-31 George Bruce* 1932-41 Willis Rounding* 1942-49 Walter Richardson* 1950 Gordon Winters*

1951-55 John O. McPherson* 1956-57 Willis Ferrier* 1958-65 Leone Looby* 1966-71 Lorna McPherson 1972-78 Nina Townsend 1979-88 Velma Montgomery* 1989-91 Kim Dullard, Sec. Pearl Newson, Treas. 1992-93 Pearl Newson 1994-2012 Donna Blackwell, Sec. 2006-12 Donna Blackwell, Sec./Treas. 2001-05 Ellen Bryan, Treasurer 2013- Jennifer Tovell, Sec. 2013-14 Cathy Rooyakkers, Treas. 2015- Dianne Orr, Treas.

1971 Mary Landman 1972 Janet McGinnis 1973 Barbara Taylor 1974 Anna Vanderwerf 1975 Cheryl McKenna 1976 Billie Armstrong 1977 Ruth Woods 1978 Jeannie Windus 1979 Rene Windus 1980 Heather Foreman 1981 Kim McAllister 1982 Tina Hunter 1983 Heidi Berger 1984 Bev Taylor 1985 Tracey Gibson 1986 Betty-Anne Taylor 1987 Mary-Lynn Stuckey 1988 Lianne Kalapaca 1989 Barbara O‘Connor 1990 Angela Miller 1991 Deborah Agar 1992 Anne Winters

1993 Cheryl Clarke 1994 Krista Taylor 1995 Michelle Jordan 1996 Elizabeth Van Gerven 1997 Jennifer Tovell 1998 Angela Vance 1999 Allan Boynton 2000 Laura Lennox 2002 Amber Wettlaufer 2003 Elizabeth Landman 2004 Ashley Gazo 2005 Natasha Balch 2006 Eline van der Veen 2007 Elizabeth Bryan 2008 Lauren MacNamara 2009 Marin MacNamara 2011 Rebecca Landman 2012 Britney Davison 2013 Jessica Tesarek 2014 Natasha Willoughby 2015 Alida Raven 2016 Breagh MacDonald

PAST JUNIOR AMBASSADORS

2006 Katie VanGerven 2007 Alexandra Beech 2008 Amanda Brasil 2009 Brianne Curtis Jessie Dullard 2010 Sarah Rooyakkers Amanda McCutcheon 2011 Ashley Cluett 2012 Natasha Willoughby 2013 Alida Raven 2014 Breagh MacDonald 2016 McKenna Hulse * deceased

PAST PRESIDENTS

LADY/HOMECRAFT PAST PRESIDENTS

PAST FAIR AMBASSADORS


1. All competitions for the following prizes will be open to the world, except when otherwise specified in the Prize List.

2. Annual exhibitors fee will be $5.00. Each exhibitor must pay the fee before making entries.

3. Intending exhibitors are requested to make their entries previous to days of show. Books will be closed at 11:00 am Friday punctually, and the doors will be locked. 4. All articles to be shown in the Hall to be delivered on Thursday Sept. 22, from 7-9pm and Friday Sept. 23, from 8:00-11:00 am. 5. All entries must be the property of the exhibitor and owned by him or her at least 30 days prior to show, and all grain, roots, seeds and dairy products must be the product of the exhibitor, the growth of the present year, and grown on land occupied by the party entering the same. 6. Only one entry may be made in each section by the same exhibitor, except in classes for horses and goats. 7. No animal or article entered for competition shall necessarily

entitle the owner to a premium unless deemed worthy of a prize. All stock must be halter broken.

8. Any dispute arising in the entry of stock, the matter to be left with the Judges to rule them out if they consider they are not entered in the proper classes.

9. No person shall interfere with the Judges while in the discharge of their duties under forfeiture of premium. 10. Booth Displays may be set up on Thursday 7 - 9 p.m. or Friday 8 - 11:00 am. There will be no admittance to the Hall other than judges and directors from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on Friday. While judging is being done, doors to the Main Hall will be locked. 11. The decision of the Judge or Judges shall be final as to awarding of prizes and no appeal shall be considered except in cases of protest. All protests shall be made in writing and shall be delivered before 4 pm of the last day of the show at the Secretary‘s office. 12. An exhibitor or interested person making such protest will be required to deposit the sum of $20.00 and if said protest is not sustained the said amount shall be retained by the Society. The Board of Directors and the acting Convener of the involved section shall constitute a committee to determine protests. 13. No parties shall be allowed to remove any article of from the hall until 3:30 pm on final day of the fair or leave is given by the President. Any exhibits in Home craft Section left after 5:00 pm become property of society. 14. While the Directors of the Society agree to take every reasonable protection to insure safety of articles sent to the exhibition, yet it must be distinctly understood that the owners are required to assume the risk of the exhibition, and should an article be actually lost, injured, or stolen, the Directors will render all the assistance in their power for the recovery of the same, but will not make any payment for loss of the same. 15. It shall be a condition of entry that the Society shall not be liable for any loss to an exhibitor effected by fire, accident, condition of structure or the negligence of other exhibitors, or officials or otherwise. 16. Persons who gain admission to the grounds otherwise than by the gate, will be ejected. No theatrical or circus or show or people trafficking in fruits, goods, or merchandise shall enter the grounds until they have received permission from the officers of the Society. 17. All prize money not demanded before the 1st day of January 2018, will be forfeited to the Society. 18. The Treasurer will pay prizes by November 1st, 2017.

Please cash prize cheques promptly. Prizes should be cashed by December 15, 2017. 19. THE SOCIETY WILL NOT HOLD ITSELF RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PRINTER’S OR OTHER OBVIOUS ERRORS IN THE PRIZE LIST. 20. Children 17 years and under may exhibit without paying an exhibitor‘s fee in Junior Classes only, which includes Classes 35 - 42.

SPECIAL NOTICE—In case of bad or unfavourable weather or other reasons causing the receipts to fall short of paying the expenses and all prizes in full, after paying the expenses, a proportionate amount, will be deducted from such prizes to enable the directors to balance the accounts without loss. The Directors feel this is the most equitable and fair course that can be adopted, and any deduction will fall proportionately on all those participating in the amount collected, and not leave the whole sum to be a debt or bear heavily on the Society and impair its usefulness. NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS Each exhibitor will be furnished with a number and all entries will be made by this number, and also by the number of the class and section. Entry fee will be held for the next year’s fair from any prize monies- exhibitor will hold the same number. The prize list is available at local businesses, the library and on the website: www.grandvalleyfallfair.ca. ENTRY FORMS MUST BE LEFT WITH THE SECRETARY.

Please keep a copy for your own reference. Entry tickets for exhibits are available from the Secretary, library and local businesses.

Rules and Regulations

All Items Must Be Removed

From the Hall 3:30-5:00 pm

Sunday Sept. 24th

Grand Valley Lions

Free for You – Priceless to Them

Donate glasses and change someone's life. Imagine if you could help a child read. An adult succeed in his job. A senior maintain her independence. And provide a community with more opportunities to grow and thrive. Every day, our recycled eyeglass programs do all of this and more. Here's how you can donate glasses and help. Come to the Grand Valley Lions booth at the Fair and donate your used eyeglasses.

Or, Drop Your Eyeglasses in Lions Collection Boxes

You can drop off your usable eyewear at Lions-sponsored collection boxes in our community. Boxes are located at the libraries, public school, doctor‘s office, drugstore and Home Hardware. For more information, contact Lion Randy McClelland at 519-928-5470.


My year as Senior Ambassador has been a life changing experience. During my year, I have visited local fairs, attended Annual General Meetings, attended the O.A.A.S. (Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies) Convention at the Royal York in Toronto, and finally my year will come to a close as I run for CNE Ambassador this coming summer. This opportunity has allowed me to make lifelong connections with fellow ambassadors, and members of Ontario‟s Agricultural Societies. I found that these connections were essential in order to discuss and address issues our agricultural societies face, and work towards solutions. I learned this year that our local agricultural societies are complex networks, which rely on dedicated and passionate volunteers to function. These volunteers put in countless hours all year round to put on a fall fair that will outdo years‟ past. Our fair would simply not be possible without the volunteers who generously donate their time to our community annually, I ask that when you see the friendly face of a Grand Valley Agricultural Society member at this years Fall Fair, you take the time to thank them! My year as ambassador has been a period of growth. I have been able to practice and improve my public speaking skills, as well as become more comfortable in social situations. The Ambassador experience allows young people to become independent, knowledgeable, active leaders in our community. I feel this experience is extremely beneficial to any young person, male or female, as it prepares us for the “real world”, in a post secondary scenario. I am forever grateful to everyone who has contributed to my year as ambassador, and to the Grand Valley Agricultural Society for allowing me to represent our town and agricultural society. I strongly urge young people of Grand Valley and surrounding area to run as Junior or Senior Ambassador, and get involved with your fair!

Breagh MacDonald


This year has been the “Year of Grand Valley” for me. I would never be visiting almost every weekend if it wasn‟t for meeting new people and making new friends! This year has helped me become more confident about who I am and has helped me improve my public speaking skills. I had a lot of fun the weekend of the Fair, exploring every part with Breagh. My favourite part of the weekend was handing out the Derby awards. At first it was scary when debris was flying past, but still a lot of fun! I‟ve never been so close to crashing cars before! The next thing Breagh and I did in Grand Valley was the photo shoot! Although that day was cold, we figured out how to stay warm with Heather Greig‟s blanket! The photos turned out so amazing thanks to Heather‟s wonderful photography skills! As ambassadors, Breagh and I were invited to the Erin Fall Fair‟s cake decorating competition. We decorated a cake with “Grand Valley”. We really should have planned a few days prior! We were invited to the District 5 meeting, where I met Matt Garwood, the 2015-16 CNE winner. He gave us some pointers about speaking to a crowd! On the way to the meeting we shared laughs, discussed the Fair and experienced Jill getting a speeding ticket! Yes, It is true– quite the experience I‟d say! These are the moments I‟ll remember and I hope that in the future I can add more memories with the Grand Valley Fair Board, who I‟m proud to call “family”. Thank you for making me the 2016-17 Junior Fall fair Ambassador and a special thank you to Breagh for being an outstanding Ambassador for our fair!

FALL FAIR DISPLAY

CONTEST THEME:

―Red & White‖

(in celebration of Canada‘s 150th birthday)

Grand Valley Agricultural Society invites all merchants in Grand Valley to enter this display contest. Displays will be judged Friday September 15, 2017, and will re-main in the windows until after the Fair is complete.

TROPHY GIVEN FOR 1st

RIBBONS GIVEN FOR 1st, 2nd & 3rd

JUDGING CRITERIA:

1. Relevance to the theme, with dates

of Fair

2. Content and variety

3. Arrangement

4. Imagination and Creativity

5. Attractiveness

Please register your entry by: September 11th

Anne McPherson 519-928-5587

or

Olive Montgomery 519-928-2265

Weekend passes are

available from local

businesses, during

September for just

$15 per person!

HORSESHOE PITCHING

CONTEST

Saturday, September 23rd, 2017

1:00 pm at the pitch

(by the beer tent)

TWO PERSON TEAMS

PRIZES:

1st-$14; 2nd-$10, 3rd-$6

Convenor: Barrie Fuller

2016 - 2017 Junior Fair Ambassador

McKenna Hulse


GRAND VALLEY FALL FAIR

AMBASSADOR COMPETITION

Introductions, Interviews, Impromptu questions

Saturday September 16 2017, 7:00 p.m.

Grand Valley Trinity United Church

Dessert & Refreshments

The Ambassador and Junior Ambassador will represent the Grand Valley Agricultural Society,

the town of Grand Valley and the Townships of Amaranth and East Garafraxa. They will have

the opportunity to attend a variety of gatherings and agricultural events in the community,

other fairs, and the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Convention & District 5 Fall

meeting.

Senior Ambassador applications are open to anyone who will be 18 yrs. of age by August 1,

2018 and has not yet reached their 24th birthday.

Junior Ambassador applications are open to anyone who will be 12-17 yrs. of age by

September 20, 2017.

Winners for 2017–2018 will be announced September 22, 2017 during Friday Night‘s program.

Entries must be received by August 31, 2017

For a complete package of prizes, duties and benefits, please contact:

Jill Pogson – Ambassador Program Co-Ordinator

519-938-6762 E-mail: [email protected]

or

Grand Valley Agricultural Society

c/o Jenner Tovell, Secretary

60 Main St. N. E-mail: [email protected]

Grand Valley, ON Phone: 519-216-6859

L9W 5S7 Website: www.grandvalleyfallfair.ca

Our sincere thanks are extended to all the individuals; businesses and or organizations who donate prizes and/or sponsor contestants. If your club, organization or business would like the Ambassador/s to attend a meeting or function, please contact the Secretary. Businesses or organizations interested in sponsoring a contestant should contact the Program Co-Ordinator or the GVAS Secretary.


GRAND VALLEY FALL FAIR AMBASSADOR COMPETITION ENTRY FORM

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND RETURN IT BY E-MAILOR POST.

APPLICATIONS MAY ALSO BE RECEIVED BY ANY MEMBER OF THE AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE. ALL INFORMATION ON THE FORM WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AND WILL BE SEEN ONLY

BY THE MEMBERS OF THE AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE AND THE COMPETITION JUDGES.

** ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY AUGUST 31, 2017**

Please indicate which Fall Fair Ambassador Competition you are entering:

Senior Junior


LAWN TRACTOR PULLS CONVENOR: Vance Payne 226-820-1256

Friday September 22, 2017 - 6:30 pm on the Derby Track

Registration ends at 6 pm Waiver must be signed Helmet required!

ENTRY FEE: $5 per class Classes: *Off Lawn Class: 600-800lbs- bring your grass-cutting lawn mowers out, remove the deck or belt to the deck and pull! Stock: 650 lbs Stock: 800 Lbs Stock: 1250 lbs Off Lawn Class: 800-1100 lbs Mod: 1150 lbs Mod: 775 lbs Stock and Off Lawn: Open Stock: 1000 lbs Mod: 1350 lbs Mod: 950 lbs Mod: Open ALCOHOL 1150-1350

**Check out our website for full list of information; classes; weather updates; rules & regulations!

www.grandvalleyfallfair.ca www.stoneboatpullers.com

KIDDIES’ PEDAL TRACTOR PULL

CONVENORS: Steve and Kim Dullard 519-940-1456

Sunday September 24, 2017 – 2:00 pm Beside the North West Entrance

CLASS—1 30 - 40 pounds





PRIZES: 1st-$5; 2nd-$4; 3rd-$3

RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. The contestants must be able to pedal the tractor without assistance.

2. Pedal tractors will be furnished for all participants.

3. All contestants must wear shoes.

4. All contestants will be given three chances to get the sled moving from the starting line.

5. The pulling tractor must stay between the lines of the pulling lane at all times.

6. In case of a tie there will be a pull-off to determine the winner.

7. Both boys and girls are eligible to enter, age limit of 10 years and not exceeding eighty pounds.

8. The Judge‘s decision will be final for all pulls.


GRAND VALLEY HEAVY HORSE SHOW ENTRY FORM

HEAVY HORSE, COMMERCIAL & OTHER BREED CLASSES

SPECIAL NOTE: Insurance will be checked: Exhibitors without proof of insurance will not be allowed to show.

Mail Entries to: Joanne Everson, #271237 15th Line, East Garafraxa, Ontario, L9W 7C3

EXHIBITOR’S NAME: __________________________________________________________Exhibitor #_________

Phone #______________________E-Mail address_______________________________________________________

FULL MAILING ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

EXHIBITOR’S INSURANCE COMPANY: ____________________________________

POLICY # _____________________________ EXPIRY DATE: ___________________

ALL HORSE EXHIBITOR’S MUST PRODUCE PROOF OF AT LEAST ONE MILLION DOLLARS LIABILITY

INSURANCE AT THE TIME OF MAKING ENTRIES.

I hereby enter the above horse(s) at my own risk and subject to the rules of the Grand Valley Fair & Horse Show. I acknowledge

that the Grand Valley Fair & Horse Show Committee and the Grand Valley Agricultural Society will not be responsible for any

loss, personal injury or damage to any horse exhibited or for any articles of any kind or nature that may be lost, destroyed or in

any way damaged. Further I acknowledge that each exhibitor will be responsible for any injury that may occur to any person or

any animal damage to any property while on the grounds by any horse or vehicle owned or exhibited by him and shall indemnify

the Grand Valley Fair & Horse Show and the Grand Valley Agricultural Society against all legally established claims or

damages of any kind or nature that may grow out of any injury occasioned by any horse or vehicle owned or exhibited by him.

Presentation of this entry form shall be deemed acceptance of these rules.

Signature ___________________________ Date _______________________________


Sunday September 24, 2017 Judging Begins: 11:00 am

Committee- Joanne Everson, Allen Taylor, Melody Darling, Verena Tupling Each exhibitor must have available proof of liability insurance on horses and is limited to two entries per class. NOTE - All new exhibitors must pay $5 exhibitor fee. Please send entries to Joanne Everson. Passes will be sent out; owner & 2 helpers will be admitted no charge 8:30 - 10:00 am. ALL BREEDS SHOW TOGETHER PRIZES: Sections 1-4.1 & 6 & 7 – $40, $30, $25, $20, $15 (All other entries) 1. Brood Mare 2. Spring Colt or Filly, Special by Grand Valley Feed

Service 3. Yearling, Special by Grand Valley Home Hardware 4.1. Two year old 4.2. 2 yr. old Clydesdale – Prize donated by the

Foreman Family in memory of Ossie and Rolla. 4.3. 2 yr. Old Belgian – Prize donated by the Comolea

Farms Kim Mournahan. 5.1. Junior Champion Clydesdale -Trophy donated by

the Taylor Family in memory of Alvin Taylor 5.2. Junior Champion Belgian -Trophy donated by the

White Family in memory of William G. White. 5.3. Junior Champion Percheron -Prize donated by Jim

& Alice Mournahan. 6. Three Year Old- Special by Hillsburgh Feed &

Supplies. 7. Yeld Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over. Special by Sharpe Farm Supplies, Shelburne 8. Special-Best Canadian bred Clydesdale on the

grounds. Prize donated by Taylor Family in memory of Archie Taylor.

9. Special-Champion Horse of the Day. Prize donated by Richardson Family in memory of Bill Richardson.

A social time for Heavy Horse exhibitors at completion of Heavy Horse Show is sponsored

by members of the Heavy Horse Committee.

NO ENTRY FEE PRIZES: $15, $12, $10, $8, $5 Section: 10.1. Junior Showmanship On Line 12-15 years old. (Under 12 Years must be accompanied by an adult). 10.2. Junior Showmanship On Line 16-18 years old. Champion Junior Showmanship-Trophy donated by Taylor Family in memory of Bill Taylor. Prize donated by Allen Taylor NOVELTY CLASS – Prizes: $25, $20, $15, $10 11.1. Heavy Horse Under Saddle. 11.2. Best Costume. Prizes: $30, $25, $20, $15, $10. 12. SINGLE HITCH, All Breeds, One Entry per Exhibitor. Heavy and Light teams will be shown together Prizes: $50, $40, $25, $15, $10 13. Team of Horses – all breeds Prizes—Section 14 & 15: $25, $20, $15, $10 DRIVING COMPETITION 14. 18 YEARS OLD and UNDER. (Must be accompanied by an adult) JR. DRIVING COMPETITION 15. LADY DRIVER (must be 19 yrs. or older Prizes: $25, $20, $15, $10 16. Open driving competition for a team of any breed Trophy donated by Peter Curtis Family in memory of Merv Sharpe. Winner receives keeper trophy. Prizes: $25, $20, $15, $10 (All other entries) 17. Unicorn Hitch, All breeds. Prizes: $65, $50, $40, $35, $25 18. Four Horse Hitch. All breeds. 19. Six Horse Hitch. All breeds.

If in question concerning weather conditions, please call: Joanne Everson, 519-928-5711

Check Facebook: Grand Valley Agricultural Society Twitter: @GrandValleyFair

Class 10- HORSE SHOW

Class 10- HORSE SHOW

For up-to-date information, pick up an Events Brochure or visit the website:

www.grandvalleyfallfair.ca. and then plan your weekend!


Saturday September 23, 2017 11:30 am start (enter through south gate off Emma Street)

Convenor: Marlies Kaehli 519-928-2623 Open to anyone under the age of 21 (ages as of Jan. 1, 2017), including 4-H members showing their current project. NOTE TO ALL EXHIBITORS: 1. All animals must be washed and clipped before arrival at the fairgrounds. 2. Straw to be supplied and removed by exhibitors. 3. Complaints concerning animals suspected as carriers of a contagious disease will be referred to the committee for clearance to exhibit. 4. Pre-Registration recommended 519-928-2623 SHOWMANSHIP CLASS Prizes: $30, $25, $20, $15 (all other entries $10.) 1. Youth Special, under 9 showing a heifer calf. 2. Novice Showmanship, 9 - 11. 3. Junior Showmanship, 12 - 14. 4. Intermediate Showmanship, 15 - 17. 5. Senior Showmanship, 18 - 21. Sponsored by RBC, Agriculture: 5.1. Grand Champion Showman 5.2. Reserve Champion Showman 5.3. Honourable Mention Showman CONFORMATION CLASS Prizes: $30, $25, $20, $15 (all other entries $10) 6. Junior Heifer- born after March 1. 7. Intermediate Heifer 8. Senior Heifer 9. Summer Yearling 10. Junior Yearling Sponsored by RBC, Agriculture: 10.1. Champion Dairy Heifer 10.2. Reserve Champion 10.3. Honourable Mention Heifer

*New this year!

Theme: ―The everyday operations of the family farm.‖ Open to all family members but encouraging the young agriculturalists of the family to participate in the presentation.

This class is to encourage young people to talk about their farm and their farm life with the support of their parents. What does your farm produce or what do you raise on your farm? How does the day-to-day operation of your farm work? A day in the life . . .

Each participating farm must include a 3-5 minute presentation. You could use a display board (should include several pictures including captions) and/or a digital presen-tation (i.e. Power Point, Slide Show, etc.)

This class is to promote our many farm producers to educate the public about their role in our local agricultural community and to also encourage our young agriculturalists by giving them the opportunity to engage in public speaking while teaching others about their family business.

This is intended to be a family project.

To participate or for more information

please contact: Jill at 519-938-6762 by August 31, 2017

An award of $25 will be given for each entry.

Presentations will coincide with the Ambassador Competition on Saturday September 16th.

Display boards must be set up by: 11:00 am on Friday September 22, 2017 and not removed before 3:30 pm on Sunday September 24, 2017.

Class 13 - Dairy Heifer

Show

Class 11– Family Farm

Displays

Dufferin 4H Market Club Achievement Day

Sunday September 24, 2017 1:30 pm 4H Member to raise and record a pair of market animals (steers, cow/calf, market lambs, rabbits, hogs or chickens etc.)

To be shown in a pen with a report/ display of their project. Animals to be on fairgrounds by 11am

Dufferin 4H Market Club


Saturday September 23, 2017 – 11:00 am Convenor: Cheryl Whitworth 519-928-5748 This show is sanctioned by the Canadian Goat Society and C.G.S. RULES WILL GOVERN. ―ALL ANIMALS‘‘, 6 mos. and over, must have the actual C.G.S. registration or recordation paper at the show. No substitutes are acceptable. No Papers—No Show. There will be a pre-show inspection which all animals must pass. The inspection will be held from 10:30 am to 11:00 am Animals must be in place by 10:30 am. Judging will start at 11:00 am on September 23, 2017. Animals arriving after 10:30 am will not be allowed to unload or show. There will not be a pre-show milk-out. Any number shown per exhibitor, top two to receive prize money. Papers will be checked show day. NOTE: All animals, regardless of age, must be tattooed. Each exhibitor must pay a $5 exhibitor fee. All animals must remain in pens until 4pm or your prize money will be retained. Prize money: $14, $10, $8, $6 BREEDS 1. Alpine 4. All other purebreds 2. Nubian 5. Recorded grades 3. Saanen 1. Jr. Kid—born April 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017. 2. Sr. Kid—born Sept. 20, 2016 - March 31, 2017. 3. Dry Yearling—1 year and under 2 years, never kidded. 4. Jr. Milker—1 and 2 year old. 5. Intermediate Milker–3 and 4 year old. 6. Sr. Milker—5 years and over. 7. Best of Breed. SPECIALS—All animals must have shown earlier 1. Best dry yearling. 2. Best dam & daughter. 3. Best progeny of dam. 4. Best get of sire. 5. Best herd. (4 animals any age, all same breed, bred and owned by exhibitor.) 6. Best udder. 7. BEST DOE IN SHOW Prize Donated by: Grand Valley Feed Service 8. BEST KID IN SHOW $20 donated by GVAS 9. BEST HERD IN SHOW–(4 animals any age - all same breed - owned and bred by the exhibitor).

Class 14 — Goat Show Class 15 - 4-H

Sheep Show

Class 16-Open Sheep Show

Saturday September 23, 2017 — 1:00 pm Convenor: Bill McCutcheon 519-928-9626 Rules: 1. All entries must be 2017 4-H project animal. 2. All sheep shown must be docked. 3. Straw to be supplied and removed by exhibitors. 4. All animals must be registered BEFORE show time. Showmanship Classes– Ages as of Jan. 1, 2017 1. Novice Show person, 10 & 11 years old. 2. Junior Show person, 12 to 14 years old. 3. Intermediate Show person, 15 to 17 years old. 4. Senior Show person, 18 to 21 years old. 5. Champion & Reserve Champion Show person- Rosette. 6. Ewe Lamb. 7. Ram Lamb. 8. Wether Lamb. 9. Champion & Reserve Champion Lamb– Rosettes

Saturday September 23, 2017 Convenor: Dawn Van Kampen 519-928-2202 Cell: 519-939-2726 Only one entry per exhibitor number in any one class. Each exhibitor must pay a $5 exhibitor fee. Rules: 1. All sheep shown must be docked. 2. Straw to be supplied and removed by exhibitors. 3. All animals must be registered BEFORE show time. Prizes: $12, $10, $8, $6 All other entries- $4 Breeding Classes 1. Ram lambs 2. Yearling ram lambs 3. Aged ram lambs 4. Champion Ram & Reserve Champion Ram - Rosettes awarded 5. Ewe Lambs, born Apr. 1, 2017– July 1, 2017. 6. Ewe lambs, born Jan. 1, 2017– March 1, 2017. 7. Yearling ewes, 2 permanent teeth. 8. Aged ewes. 9. Champion Ewe & Reserve Champion Ewe Rosettes awarded 10. Flock of breeding sheep (one ram/two ewes). 11. Pen of 5 ewe lambs (for breeding purposes).


MARKET LAMBS – Please Note - Lambs shown in breeding classes are not eligible. 12. Market Wether. 13. Market Ewe. 14. Group of 5 Market Lambs. 15. Champion Market Lamb & Reserve Champion Market Lamb–Rosettes awarded Showmanship Classes– Ages as of Jan. 1, 2017 16. Novice Showmanship–9, 10 & 11 years old 17. Junior Showmanship – 12 to 14 years old 18. Intermediate Showmanship – 15 to 17 years old 19. Senior Showmanship – 18 to 21 years old 20. Showmanship 22 years and older 21. Champion Showman & Reserve Champion Showman – Rosettes awarded.

Convenor: Melody Darling 519-928-2630

Please Note: All exhibits in Class 22 become property of Grand Valley Agricultural Society

Co-Sponsored by

Bowling Green Farms & Orr Family Farms Prizes: $8, $6, $5, $4, $3 1. Conditioned--1/4 bale of hay from square or round,

in clear plastic bag 2. 2nd cutting--1/4 bale of hay, square or round, in

clear plastic bag 3. Haylage (in plastic bag) 4. Balage (in plastic bag)

Judging Score Hay Haylage Maturity 40 30 Colour and Aroma 20 35 Leaf to Stem Ratio 20 0 Moisture and Condition 0 15 Legume - Grass Balance 15 10 Purity 5 10

Class 17- Market Lambs

Class 21- Grains & Seeds

Convenor: Melody Darling 519-928-2630

Please Note: All exhibits in Class 21 become property of Grand Valley Agricultural Society

Co-Sponsored by:

Bowling Green Farms & Orr Family Farms Prizes: $9, $7, $5, $4 Section: 1. 3kg Soft Red Winter Wheat (variety named). 2. 3kg Hard Red Winter Wheat (variety named). 3. 3kg Hard Red Spring Wheat (variety named). 4. 3kg Barley - 6 rowed. 5. 3kg Barley - 2 rowed. 6. 3kg Oats. 7. 3kg Canola. 8.. 3kg mixed grain (barley/oats) 9. Sheaf of 6 stalks ensilage corn 10. 6 ears of grain corn (variety named) 11. 6 plants of Soybeans (variety named)

Class 22- Hay & Haylage

SPECIAL 5. Sheaf of wheat, tied with a ribbon, minimum 5‖ in diameter. Sponsored by:

Bowling Green Farms & Orr Family Farms Prizes: $50, $40, $30

In Memory of

Ivan & Laura Jean Tovell A Trophy is presented to

Exhibitor with Most Points in Classes 21& 22.

Points determined as follows:

1st-10 pts.; 2nd-8pts.; 3rd-6 pts.; 4th-4 pts.; 5th-2 pts.

Sponsored by:

Janice McGowan & Jennifer Tovell

Prizes for Classes 21 and 22 are co-sponsored by: Bowling Green Farms and Orr Family Farms


Friday September 22

Gate Admission:

Adults: $7

High School: $5

Elementary School &

Pre-school: FREE

Main Hall doors open at 6:30pm

Home craft exhibits on display

Concessions & vendors

Program begins at 7:30pm

Jim Irvine– Master of Ceremonies

Official opening of the Fair

―Rhythmfoot‖

Frank & Chanda Leahy & family

Crowning of the 2017– 2018

Fair Ambassador

Outside:

―Strawmania!‖

Lawn Tractor Pulls- 6:30pm

Saturday September 23

Gate Admission:

Adults: $7

High-School: $5

Elementary &

Pre-school: FREE

Main Hall doors open- 9am



Creativity Activity Stations

crafts for children

10am– 2pm upstairs in

Early Years Centre

Outside:

―Strawmania!‖all day

Petting Zoo

Sanctioned Goat Show-11am

Beer Tent

Dairy Show– 11:30am

Sheep Show– 1pm

Demo Cross- 12pm

Horseshoe Pitching- 1pm

Demolition Derby- 2pm

Fall Fair Dance- 9pm

see more information next page

Thursday September 21

Fall Fair Parade 6:30pm

Theme: Red & White

No entry fee!

More information to follow!

Main Hall doors open

Exhibits dropoff - 7-9pm


Weekend passes

available from various

local businesses,

in September for just

$15 per person

Sunday September 24

―Family Day‖

Gate Admission:

Adults: $8

High School: $5

Elementary School &

Pre-school: FREE

Main Hall Doors open– 9am



‗Open Mic‘ on the Main Stage-

Sponsored by Brewed Awakenings

Home craft prize payout &

Exhibits removed from Main Hall

3:30-5pm

Outside:

―Strawmania!‖ all day

Petting Zoo

Heavy Horse Show -11am

Beer Tent

Strawbale Surprise - 11:30am

Truck & Tractor Pull-12pm

Pet Show- 1pm

Dufferin 4H Market Club

Achievement Day-1:30pm

Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull-2pm

Fall Fair Dance

9pm - 1am

$10/person

GV Community Centre

Grand River Room

(upstairs)

DJ

Cash bar

midnight lunch

Age of Majority

Tickets available at:

Local Businesses

Purchase GVAS quilt tickets for $2 each at the information table

on the arena floor throughout the Fair weekend.

The quilt is created using 2016 block challenge theme:

―Butterflies & Honeybees‖


Message From the President of Home Craft Division

On behalf of the Home Craft division, welcome to the 145th Grand Valley Fall Fair. Our theme this year is “Red and White.” The convenors and their volunteers have put together some new ideas for the classes and hope you will find something of interest to enter. As you go over the various sections remember to read the rules. Please encourage others to exhibit their work as well. Have fun preparing and gathering your entries. Everyone who enters is a true winner because you help to keep our Fair alive- Thank You! Special thanks to our directors, volunteers, members and sponsors who continue to support the Fair with their donations, gifts, and more importantly, their time. We need you all to make our Fair successful. Please contact me if you have any questions. We hope to see you at the Fair this year. Donna Blackwell 519-928-5754 [email protected]

Original, fun for all-ages attraction!

Sponsored in part by: Admission: Friday $5 each Saturday & Sunday $10 each Family Rate: $25– 3 or more children, each day

For health & safety reasons- no pets allowed on the straw! No smoking inside or around the fencing!


Grand Valley Agricultural Society Entry Form– 2017 September 22 - 23 - 24, 2017

I, the undersigned, propose to exhibit the listed articles in accordance with the rules of the Society at the Grand Valley Fall Fair. Exhibitor’s fee of $5.00 is required with entry. Fee is held by the Society for next year‟s fair.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY!! EXHIBITOR #______________

TOTAL ENTRIES_________

Home craft Junior

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Grand Valley Agricultural Society Entry Form Home craft Junior Division

I choose to donate my prize money back to G.V.A.S.

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CHILDREN’S COLOURING CONTEST

―Red and White‖

Ages: 3 years & under; 4 & 5 years; 6 & 7 years; 8 & 9 years; 10 years & up

No exhibitor # is required.

Remember to complete the child’s information on this form. We need to know how to contact you if you win!

Complete the entry and hand-in at the Secretary Desk in the arena-

Thursday September 21, 7-9 pm or Friday September 22, before 11:00 am.

PRIZES: 1st- $5, 2nd-$4, 3rd-$3 in each age category. Pick up prizes from Secretary’s Office trailer during the Fall Fair.

Name___________________________________

Phone #__________________________________

Address:_________________________________

School/Contact Person______________________

*This is the Colouring Contest Entry Page


Guidelines for New

Exhibitors

(i) Obtain an exhibitor number in advance from: [email protected] or on Thursday Sept. 21 or Friday Sept. 22 at the Secretary Desk on the arena floor. (ii) Pay $5 exhibitor fee which goes towards prize money . (iii) Fill in exhibitor sheet 2017 (pg 21-22) and an entry tag (example below) with Class & Section of each item. (Only one entry may be made in each section by an exhibitor). Make a copy! This makes for easier pickup of exhibits. Tags are available at Grand Valley Library, local businesses and from the secretary. (iv) Give completed exhibitor sheet to secretary: Thursday evening, September 21st from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. or Friday morning, September 22nd from 8:00 - 11:00 am. at the G.V. Community Centre. Please allow sufficient time to prepare your entry tags and sheet. It helps to make a copy for you to keep on hand! (v) Give it a try; we’d like to have your exhibits. GOOD LUCK!

ENTRY TAG

Class_ _ _ _ _ _ _23 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Section _ _ _ _ _ _ _1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Article _ Largest red potato_ _ _ _

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Keep exhibitor’s No. and Name covered

until after judging.

Insert flap here.

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Exhibitor’s No. _ _ _ 56_ _ _ _ _ _ _

Name _ _ John Doe_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Address _50 Main St. GV _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

FOLD HERE AT PERFORATION

Fall Fair Week Volunteer Schedule:

Saturday September 16- 7pm Pot Luck Dessert & Coffee Fair Ambassador Competition at Trinity United Church, Grand Valley

Monday September 18- 9am Set-up for Fair Lunch served for volunteers

Wednesday September 20- 9am Agricultural Awareness Day in the Barn for Grade 3 students from local schools

Thursday September 21- 7-9pm Parade Fall Fair Exhibit Entries accepted in Main Hall

Friday September 22- 8am 8 - 11 am Entries Accepted in Main Hall 11:15 am Main Hall doors locked 11:30 am Lunch served for volunteers Main Hall is closed all afternoon, to allow judging of the exhibits

Sunday September 24- 3:30-5pm Entries picked up Main Hall Prize money payout Main Hall

Monday September 25- 9am Take-down & Clean up Lunch served for volunteers

All volunteers receive one admission ticket to the Fair!

Info: 519-216-6859 www.grandvalleyfallfair.ca

All exhibited items must be removed from the hall

between 3:30 and 5:00 pm on Sunday September 24th.


Class 23- Roots, Vegetables & Fruits Convener - Melody Darling (519-928-2630) Art Taylor John Black

Classes 24 & 25- Plants and Cut Flowers Convener - Lynn Wilson (519-926-5530) Donna Smith

Class 26- Culinary Arts– Preserved Fruits, Pickles, Eggs, Honey & Syrup Convener - Anne McPherson (519-928-5587) Carol Van Der Grinten Ollie Graham Helen Winters

Class 27 - Home Baking Joan Corbett Margaret Hunter

Class 28- Quilting Convener - Pat Kalapaca (519-928-5396) Elizabeth Park Laura Edwards Lorna McPherson Sheryl Moore Susan Bagnell Deb Holmes

Class 28A- Sewing Convener- Ellen Bryan (519-928-5644) Bev Graham Joan Brown

Class 29- Needlecraft Convener - Betty Anne Fendert (519-928-5485) Ruth McPherson Sandi Walterhouse

Class 30 & 30A- Hobbies & Crafts Convener - Jane Gravelle (519-928-3049) Marion Taylor

Classes 31 & 32- Group Displays, Seniors Convener - Ellen Bryan (519-928-5644) Bev Graham Joan Brown

Class 33- Amateur Photography Convener - Sherry Wick (519-928-2964) Karen Loveless Kim Soloman Olive Montgomery Grace Tribble Ray Seeds

Class 34- Antiques Convenor - Marilyn Stuckey (519-928-2127) Cindy Greenwood Joan Richardson Susan Moritz

JUNIOR WORK

Classes 35, 36 & 37- Roots & Vegetables, Cut Flowers & Culinary Arts Convener - Janice Crane (519-928-2834) Liz Bryan Joanne Stevenson Laurie Tovell-Hatcher Rose Hostrawser

Class 40- Arts & Crafts Convener - Michele Chessell (519-928-2479) Debbie Foster Jenny Docherty

Classes 39, 41 & 42- Special Needs, Junior Photography, Junior Specials Convener- Michelle Martin (519-928-5320) Ruth Ann Miller Paty Hardy

CONVENERS FOR HOMECRAFT DIVISION

President - Donna Blackwell 519 928 5754

WANTED!! VOLUNTEERS!!

Friday September 22, 2017 11:00 am – 4:30 pm

Come for lunch; stay to help during judging and to display the exhibits.

This year, with the well-earned retirement of several ladies,

the Home craft Division needs 8-10 additional volunteers. Each person

will receive an entry ticket to the fair as thanks.

Please contact Donna Blackwell

or any convenor listed if you can donate your time.


Class 23: Roots, Vegetables and Fruits Melody Darling: 519-928-2630 In the event of only one entry in the class, the judge has the power to withhold an award if the entry is not worthy of a first prize or recommend it for only a second or third prize. The decision of the Judge is final. Any entry must conform to what is asked for in terms of variety and/or type of presentation. Note: All items to be displayed on sturdy flat plates or in containers suitable for display. Entries are judged for uniformity, trueness to type and condition plus any other conditions as applicable. All entries to be clean, free from garden dirt. Call the convener if there are any questions on how to display and general entry requirements. Prizes: $5, $3, $2 1. Largest red potato 2. Largest potato, any other kind 3. One unusual shaped potato 4. 6 yellow Bush beans 5. 6 green Bush beans 6. 3 peppers, variety named 7. 6 of any other pole bean 8. 5 table carrots, long pointed variety, tops trimmed to 1‖ 9. 5 table carrots, any other kind, tops trimmed to 1‖, 10. 5 table beets, round globe variety, tops trimmed to 1‖ 11. 5 table beets, cylindrical, tops trimmed to 1‖ 12. 5 Spanish onions- only dirty and jagged outer scales to be removed 13. 5 onions from Dutch sets 14. 2 Acorn (Pepper) Squash 15. 2 Butternut Squash 16. 5 ears of sweet corn, not peeled 17. 5 cucumbers, table variety 18. 2 Hubbard squash 19. 2 Spaghetti squash 20. 2 of any other Squash-Must be a known ―Named Variety‖, not a hybrid 21. 5 Garlic Bulbs–cleaned with roots 22. 12 Cherry Tomatoes (Red), stems attached 23. 5 ripe Tomatoes (Red) stems attached 24. 5 ripe Tomatoes (Red), Roma type, stems attached 25. 5 green Tomatoes, not Roma type, stems attached 26. 5 green Tomatoes, Roma type, stems attached 27. Collection of Garden Herbs (3 varieties, named) 28. Potted Herb, one variety, named PRIZES: $7, $5, $3 29. Largest Sunflower head - all seeds included (protect head from birds) 30. Tallest sunflower, no roots required (protect head from birds) 31. Tallest corn stalk, no roots required 32. 2 Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin s (not giant pumpkin) - judged by shape and uniformity, stem attached 33. 2 pie pumpkins, stems attached 34. 2 miniature pumpkins (not gourds), stems attached 35. 3 ornamental gourds, one variety, stems attached 36. Display of ornamental gourds to fit one pie plate,

stems attached 37. Longest, largest Zucchini, standard green variety (not Italian) judged by the measurement of 2X length plus widest circumference. Special by: Lou Berger Prizes: $50, $30, $20

38. In Memory of Jim Burke - a basket of homegrown mixed vegetables attractively arranged. No less

than 8 kinds and no more than 2 varieties of one kind. Special by: Lynda Moore Prizes: $30, $20, $10 39. Most points in Sections 1 to 36 Special by: OSC Seeds Prize: $15 gift certificate

Class 24: Plants Lynn Wilson: 519-928-5530 All plants must be well established in container and owned by the exhibitor for at least 3 months. Please supply saucer where necessary. PRIZES: $5, $4, $3 1. Coleus, 1 plant 2. Trailing Geranium in bloom. 1 plant. 3. 3 Geraniums in bloom,red and/or white,in a planter. 4. Pot of Herb(s). Please name. 5. African Violet, single crown, double or semi-double flower 6. African Violet, multiple crown 7. Ivy, any variety, 6‖-10‖ pot 8. Fuschia-red, in bloom, hanging planter 9. Petunia(s), red and white, hanging planter 10. Busy Lizzie, fibrous begonia 11. Tuberous begonia(s), in bloom, hanging planter 12. Cactus, or succulent, one plant, 6‖-10‖ pot 13. Angel wing begonia, 8‖-12‖ pot 14. Aloe Vera 15. Any fern, 80 cm or less, including pot 16. Foliage plant – not listed above, named (max. height, 80 cm including pot) 17. Blooming plant not listed above, named (max. height 80 cm, including pot) 18. An unusual plant. 19. Most points in Sections 1 to 18 Special by: All Treat Farms Ltd. Prize: merchandise 20. Cactus or succulent garden, minimum 3 plants Special by: All Treat Farms Ltd. Prizes: merchandise 21. Any succulent, container 25 cm or less Special by: All Treat Farms Ltd. Prize: merchandise 22. Judge‘s Choice - Best Plant in show Special by: Orangeville Flowers Prize: $10 gift certificate 23. Fairy Garden, arranged and planted by exhibitor with at least 3 different plant varieties, 30cm or less Special by: GGG Greenhouses Prize: $20 gift certificate


Class 25: Cut Flowers Lynn Wilson: 519-928-5530 Flowers must not be tied. Must be grown by exhibitor. Bud showing colour counts as a bloom. Count blooms carefully; no more, no less. PRIZES: $5, $4, $3 1. Asters, 3 blooms, any variety, any colour 2. Snapdragons-3 spikes, may be mixed colours 3. Lavatera - 1 spray 4. Sedum, 3 stems, red blooms 5. Marigold, African, 3 blooms, 6 cm or over 6. Dahlia, any variety, 3 blooms 7. Dahlia, one bloom, floating 8. Calendula, 3 blooms 9. Gladiolus, 1 spike (weighted) 10. Gladioli, 3 spikes, red & white 11. Sunflower, 1 stem, small variety 12. Sweet peas with foliage, annual or perennial, 6 stems 13. Ornamental grass– 5 stems, 1 variety 14. Cosmos, 1 spray 15. Phlox, 1 stem (max. 18‖) 16. Zinnia, mixed varieties, 3 blooms 17. Amaranthus– 1 stem 18. Rose, bi-colour, one only 19. Rose, any variety, red, one only 20. Rose - one spray 21. Black-eyed Susan, any variety, 3 sprays 22. Cone flowers- 3 blooms, any variety, may be mixed 23. Perennials, any 3 stems, named, not listed above 24. Annuals, any 3 stems, named, not listed above 25. 3 Hydrangeas , cone-shaped SPECIALS: All arrangements should be fresh flowers grown by exhibitor unless noted. Height of arrangements should be at least 1½ times the size of the container. PRIZES: $5, $4, $3 26. ―Spirit of the Fall‖ - arrangement of Sedum and

Queen Anne‘s Lace 27. ―Beauty Without Bloom‖ - arrangement of leaves

only 28. ―Toast Our Volunteers‖- design in a stemmed glass

no larger than 300 ml (10 oz.) capacity 29. ―Canada‘s 150th‖ - an arrangement using red &

white & accessories 30. ―A Taste of Autumn‖ an arrangement, may include

other materials, not over 30 cm in any direction. 31. ―A Touch of Sun‖ - an arrangement using sunflowers 32. ―Tiny Wonder‖ - a miniature arrangement, not to

exceed 10cm. any direction. 33. ―Farmers‘ Market‖ using wicker basket, flowers and

edible materials 34. ―Our Pollinators― Using garden cut flowers that attract butterflies and honeybees, in a mason jar 35. ―Branch with fruit or berries, not to exceed 63.5cm (25‖) in length 36. ―Garden Tea Party‖ - arrangement in a teapot 37. Most points in Sections 1 to 25 Special by: All Treat Farms Ltd. 1st and 2nd: merchandise 38. Most points in sections 26 to 36 Special by: All Treat Farms Ltd. 1st: merchandise

39. An arrangement of wildflowers and grasses from fields and fencerows in an appropriate container Special by: Orangeville Flowers Prize: $10 gift certificate 40. Best cut flowers from sections 1 to 25 Special by: Parsons’ Florist Prize: $20 gift certificate 41. Best arrangement from sections 26 to 36 Special by: Parsons’ Florist Prize: $20 gift certificate

Class 26: Culinary Arts Anne McPherson 519-928-5587 Canned or Preserved Fruit Entries must be sealed properly and in any size mason jar with new snap lids. Entry tickets must be attached to jar with elastic bands. No wax or food colouring, please. PRIZES: $5, $4, $3 1. Peaches 2. Pears 3. Plums 4. Applesauce

Jams & Jellies Entries must be sealed properly and in any size mason jar with new snap lids. Entry tickets must be attached to jar with elastic bands. No wax or food colouring, please. PRIZES: $5, $4, $3 5. Strawberry Jam 6. Strawberry Lite Jam 7. Blueberry Lite Jam 8. Raspberry Jam 9. Marmalade 10. Peach Jam 11. Apricot Jam 12. Black Currant Jam 13. 2 or more fruit Jam 14. Grape Jelly 15. Crabapple Jelly 16. Red Currant Jelly 17. Chokecherry Jelly 18. Any conserve 19. Strawberry Freezer Jam 20. Raspberry Freezer Jam 21. Peach Freezer Jam 22. Red Pepper Jelly

Pickles and Relish Sealed properly in any size mason jar with new snap lids. No food colouring permitted. PRIZES: $5, $4, $3 23. Dill Pickles, (made in 2016) 24. Sweet Pickles 25. Bread and Butter pickles 26. Pickled Beets 27. Cucumber Hotdog Relish 28. Corn Relish 29. Chili Sauce 30. Salsa Sauce (medium) 31. Zucchini Relish 32. Mustard Bean Pickle


33. Chutney, any variety 34. Antipasto 35. Pickled Whole Beans

Eggs, Honey, Syrup & Vinegar PRIZES: $5, $3, $2

36. 1 dozen brown eggs in carton (name of breed attached) Special by: Maxacre Farms Prizes: $5, $3, $2 37. 1 dozen white eggs in carton (name of breed attached) Special by: Maxacre Farms Prizes: $5, $3, $2 38. Liquid Honey- (8 oz./250 ml) 39. Maple Syrup- (8 oz./250 ml) 40. Any flavor vinegar 41. Most points in Class 26 Special by: Anne McPherson Prize: $20 42. Best of the Show Award Best jar of canned or preserved fruit. Must be in Bernardin mason jar with SNAP Lid. Special by: Country Fair Baking- Bernardin Prize: $30 gift certificate 43. Jam/Jelly Award Best jam/jelly using Bernardin pectin. Judging will be based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity. Entry must include proof of purchase of Bernardin pectin. Special by: Country Fair Baking– Bernardin Prize: $20 gift certificate

Class 27: Baking All baking to be done the day before, put in plastic bags

and tied. No mixes unless stated. All baking to be done

by the exhibitor.

Breads and Rolls Bread will be cut in half for judging. One half stays for the show all weekend, other half to be picked up be-tween 6-8pm Friday night, from Home Craft Office (Dressing Room #1). PRIZES: $5, $4, $3

1. Bread, white, 1 loaf

2. Bread, whole wheat, 1 loaf.

3. Bread, fruit bread, 1 loaf.

4. Rolls, Multi-grain, 3.

5. Rolls, plain, 3. 6. Bread, Oatmeal bread, 1 loaf made in bread maker.

Quick Breads All entries to be shown on a disposable plate, put in a

plastic bag and tied. Loaves: half loaf will be entered

only for judging. Approximate pan size in inches:

8”x4”x2 ½” to 9”x5”x3”.

PRIZES: $5, $4, $3

7. Raisin Tea Biscuits, 3

8. Corn Meal Muffins, 3

9. Blueberry Muffins, 3

10. Rhubarb Muffins, 3

11. Loaf, Pound Cake

12. Loaf, Cinnamon Coffee 13. Loaf, Banana

Cookies and Squares All entries to be shown on a disposable plate, put in a

plastic bag and tied.

PRIZES: $5, $4, $3

14. Cherry Squares, 1 variety, 5

15. Squares with chocolate, 1 variety, 5

16. Butterscotch confetti squares, 1 variety, 5

17. Peanut Butter Cookies, 5

18. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, 5

19. Ginger Snap Cookies, 5

20. Strawberry Thumb-Print Cookies, 5

Pies and Tarts Pies will have one piece taken out for judging; the rest to be removed between 6 pm & 8 pm Friday night from Homecraft Office (Dressing Room #1). All pies to be at least 8” and can be on glass, tin, or foil plates. All pies to be homemade 2-crust, unless specified. PRIZES: $5, $4, $3

21. Cherry Pie 20. Strawberry Pie, 1 crust 21. Rhubarb Pie 22. Peach Pie 23. Blueberry Pie 24. Razzleberry Pie (raspberry + blackberry) 25. Pecan Tarts, 3 26. Raspberry Coconut Tarts, 3

Cakes Cakes will have one piece taken out for judging; the rest to be picked up between 6 pm & 8 pm. Friday night from Homecraft Office (Dressing Room #1) PRIZES: $5, $4, $3

27. Queen Elizabeth Cake 28. Decorated Theme Cake- judged on decoration only. Will be kept on display all weekend.

Candy All entries to be shown on a disposable plate, put in a plastic bag and tied. PRIZES: $5, $4, $3

29. Raspberry Truffles, 7 30. Maple Cream Fudge, 7 31. Chocolate Oatmeal Drops, 7, follow recipe to the left:

Chocolate Oatmeal Drops

2 cups white sugar

1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup coconut

1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups oatmeal

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup cocoa

Heat sugar, milk, vanilla, butter and cocoa to boil over medium-low heat. Boil 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Mix in coconut and oatmeal. Drop by spoonsful onto waxed paper. Let cool. Enjoy!


Specials

32. From scratch, white layer cake decorated with theme colours: Red & White. Judged 30% taste, 70% decoration. Winning entry goes to sponsor. In Memory of May Burke Special by: Lynda Moore PRIZE: $25 34. 5 home made tarts– including pastry, no nuts – may include raisins. Full size tarts- no mini or bite- size! To be shown on a clean disposable plate inside clear plastic bag-tied. Butter wrapper must accompany exhibit. Special by: Dufferin County Dairy Producers Prizes: $5, $4, $3 35. Most points in Sections 1 to 6. Special by: P&H Milling Group PRIZE: 10 kg flour 36. Most points in Sections 7 to 20 Special by: P&H Milling Group PRIZE: 10 kg flour 37. Most points in Sections 21 to 28 Special by: P&H Milling Group PRIZE: 10 kg flour 38. Most points in Sections 1 to 28 Special by: P&H Milling Group PRIZE: 10 kg flour 39. CRISCO Family Favourite Recipe 5 Molasses Muffins, homemade using Crisco shortening or oil. Judging will be based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity Product label and recipes must accompany your entry. A photo and signed release form will be requested from 1st place winner for the sponsor. Special by: Country Fair Baking-Crisco PRIZES: 1st - $25 product certificate 2nd - $10 product certificate 40 Robin Hood Family Favourite Recipe Poppy seed Loaf- Judging will be based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity. Product label and recipe must accompany your entry. A photo and signed release form will be requested from 1st prize winner for the sponsor. Special by: Country Fair Baking-Robin Hood PRIZES: 1st - $25 product certificate 2nd - $10 product certificate 41. Best Lunchbox Snack 7 chocolate chip cookies. Judging will be based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity. Product label and recipe must accompany your entry. A photo and signed release form will be requested from 1st place winner. Special by: Country Fair Baking-Robin Hood PRIZE: 1st-$25 product certificate 2nd- $10 product certificate

Class 28: Quilting Pat Kalapaca 519-928-5396 Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies

Annual Hand-Quilted Championship Quilt Eligibility, Rules and Regulations General Conditions A. Entries must be solely made and hand quilted by the exhibitor

and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) to be eligible for this competition.

B. Entry quilts must be a minimum of 324‖ measured on the

perimeter (smaller quilts will not be eligible to proceed to the next level of competition.)

C. The winner‘s name and pattern to be displayed at the Fair on sign provided by OAAS.

D. Judging will occur at local fairs and district levels. A Provincial Grand Champion Quilt will be selected at the Annual OAAS Convention.

E. Upon making an entry into the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Quilt Competition, the Exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional activities related to the competition.

F. The winning Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Champion Quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future District and/or Convention OAAS competition.

Local Fair Competitions 1. Local fair is entitled to send only the Grand Champion Quilt,

(min. 324‖ measured on the perimeter) judged the best of show of all hand quilted quilts to the District Competition . OR

If any entry wins GRAND CHAMPION or BEST of ALL ELIGIBLE QUILTS at more than one Fair, the other Fairs at which this quilt was entered and won, should enter their RESERVE CHAMPION or SECOND BEST OF SHOW OF ALL CLASSES quilt in the District Competition.

NOTE: If an Exhibitor wins GRAND CHAMPION or BEST of SHOW of ALL ELIGIBLE quilts at other than his/her own fair, or at more than one Fair, the Exhibitor must consider the Agricultural Society nearest his/her home address as the one from which the quilt will be sent to the District meeting.

2. An Exhibitor who wins more than one Best of Show title with a

different quilt at different Fairs shall be entitled to enter each winning quilt to compete at the District Competition.

3. Local Homecraft Divisions judge a GRAND CHAMPION or BEST

of SHOW of all ELIGIBLE quilts. As well as RESERVE Grand Champion or SECOND Best of Show of all ELIGLIBLE quilts.

The GRAND CHAMPION and the RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION are judged from all first and second prize ELIGIBLE quilts.

GENERAL RULES: 1. Samples must accompany all entries attached to entry tag with a safety pin. 2. All sewing must be the work of the exhibitor unless otherwise stated. 3. Only one entry per section number. 4. Show only what is specified or it will be disqualified. 5. Exhibits must not be more than 2 years old, clean and unused. 6. Exhibitors must be within 45 km of Grand Valley for

quilt competitions. 7. If, in the judges’ opinion an article is not worthy of placing among the entries, the judges will award prizes at their discretion. Their decision is final. 8. Cover personal names/labels for judging 9. Indicate pattern name on entry tag.

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Hand-Quilted Quilts Sections 1 - 7 must be HAND QUILTED by the exhibitor and be a minimum of 192” measured on the perimeter. NOTE: Only quilts with a minimum perimeter of 324” will be eligible for further competition.

PRIZES: $10, $9, $8, $7 1. Quilt, pieced, using shades of 1 or 2 colours plus background 2. Quilt, pieced 3. Quilt, using 2 or more techniques 4. Quilt, hand appliqued, no embroidery 5. Quilt, machine appliqued 6. Quilt, whole cloth 7. Quilt, embroidered with thread 8. Grand Champion & Reserve Champion HAND-QUILTED QUILT from SECTIONS 1-7 Special by: GV Agricultural Society PRIZES: $10, $5 Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies

Machine-Quilted Quilt Competition Eligibility, Rules and Regulations General Conditions A. Quilt must be solely made and machine quilted by the

exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) fair to be eligible for this competition.

B. Quilt to be measured on the perimeter. Total perimeter

measurement to be a minimum of 324‖ inches. Note the article can be square, rectangular etc.

C. Judging will occur at local fairs and district levels. A

Provincial Grand Champion Machine Quilted Quilt will be selected at the Annual OAAS Convention.

D. Upon making entry into the OAAS Machine Quilting Competition, the Exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional activities related to the competition.

E. The winning OAAS Machine Quilted Quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future District and/or OAAS Provincial competition.

F. The winner‘s name to be displayed at the Fair on sign provided by OAAS.

G. Quilt must have visible machine quilting. Local Fair Competitions 1. Each local fair is entitled to send only one Grand

Champion Machine-Quilted Quilt, judged best of show of all eligible machine quilted Quilts to the District Competition OR

If any entry wins Grand Champion or Best of Show of all eligible Machine-Quilted Quilts at more than one Fair, the other Fairs at which this item was entered and won, should enter their Reserve Champion or Second Best of Show of eligible Machine-Quilted Quilt in the District Competition.

NOTE: If an Exhibitor wins Grand Champion or Best of Show of all eligible Machine-Quilted classes at other than his/her own fair, or at more than one Fair, the Exhibitor must consider the Agricultural Society nearest his/her home address as the one from which the Quilt will be sent to the District competition.

2. An Exhibitor who wins more than one Best of Show title

with a different machine quilted Quilt at different Fairs shall be entitled to enter each winning Quilt to compete at the District Competition.

3. Local Home craft Divisions judge a Grand Champion or

Best of Show of all eligible Machine-Quilted Quilts as well as a Reserve Champion or Second Best of Show of eligible Machine-Quilted Quilts.

The Grand Champion and the Reserve Grand Champion are judged from all first and second prize ELIGIBLE machine quilted Quilts.

Machine-Quilted Quilts Sections 10-13 must be MACHINE QUILTED by long arm or domestic machine by the exhibitor and must be a minimum of 192” measured on the perimeter. NOTE: Only quilts with a perimeter minimum of 324” will be eligible for further competition. PRIZES: $10, $9, $8, $7 9. Quilt, pieced, using shades of 1 or 2 colours plus background

10. Quilt, appliqued 11. Quilt, pieced 12. Quilt, any technique other than # 10 & # 11 13. Quilt, machine-quilted on domestic machine. 14. Quilt, using 2 or more techniques 15. Grand Champion & Reserve Champion MACHINE-QUILTED QUILT from SECTIONS 9-14 Special by: GV Agricultural Society Prizes: $10, $5 16. Pieced, appliqued or embroidered quilt or combination, min. 192‖. Top and binding must be done by exhibitor and will be judged. Machine or hand -quilting may be done by another. 17. First completed quilt. Any size, hand or machine quilted, solely the work of exhibitor. Quilts/Wall Hangings and other items PRIZES: $5, $4, $3 18. Quilt, single bed (hand quilted), min. perimeter 240‖ 19. Quilt, single bed (machine quilted), min. perimeter 240‖ 20. Quilt Top, double bed size or larger (min. 324‖) 21. Crib quilt/wall hanging, any technique except preprinted top, hand quilted 22. Article of machine embroidery 23. Crib quilt/ wall hanging, any technique except preprinted top, machine quilted 24. Rag coverlet; no batting required 25. Quilt, tied, minimum perimeter 192‖ 26. Designer‘s Choice quilt– no restrictions on textile,

technique, shape. Design innovation and originality expected. Must be own original design.


27. Mini Quilt, perimeter no more than 80‖, with block sizes no more than 3‖ square 28. Bed runner, any technique(s), hand or machine quilted, minimum length 60‖ 29. Novelty quilt: I Spy, T-Shirt, ribbon, memory, etc. Minimum perimeter 192‖, hand or machine quilted PRIZES: $4, $3, $2 30. Quilt block, appliqued, mounted and named 31. Quilt block, pieced, mounted and named 32. Table runner, pieced, using material on the theme 33. Placemats (2) made from material on fair theme

Specials 34. Quilted casserole/cake/iron carrier Special by: H.A. Kidd & Co. Ltd. PRIZE: merchandise 35. Wall hanging on theme, Red & White, hand or machine quilted, any shape. Special by: Pat Kalapaca PRIZE: $10, $7.50, $5 36. Any quilted item not listed in sections 15 to 33 Special by: Leah Mitchell PRIZES: $10, $6, $4 37. Wall Hanging, predominantly pieced, machine and/or hand quilted by the exhibitor. Perimeter: max. 192‖, min. 80‖ Special by: Dufferin Piecemakers Quilting Guild PRIZES: $10, $8, $6 38. Wall hanging, predominantly appliqued, machine and /or hand quilted, by the exhibitor. Perimeter: max. 192 ―, min. 80‖ Special by: Dufferin Piecemakers Quilting Guild PRIZES: $10, $8, $6 39. Bed quilt, pieced and/or appliqued, machine and/ or hand quilted by the exhibitor. Perimeter: no max. ,min. 314‖ The minimum will fit a regular twin bed with a 15‖ drop on 3 sides. Special by: Dufferin Piecemakers Quilting Guild PRIZES: $10, $8, $6 40. Quilted purse, tote or overnight bag. Any size. Special by: Cobwebs & Caviar PRIZES: Gift Certificates $12, $8, $5 41. Exhibitor with most points on Sections 1 to 31 Special by: Cobwebs & Caviar PRIZE: 1 metre fabric

QUILT BLOCK CHALLENGE “Red and White”

PRIZES: $10, $8, $6, $4, $2 Be part of a community quilt! All blocks entered become property of the Grand Valley Agricultural Society. Enter one or both categories. Pick up a kit for a cost of $2.00. This kit contains instructions and the fabric which MUST be included in your block. The $2.00 will be refunded when the block is entered in the Grand Valley Fall Fair. (Regular entry fee applies). Kits are available from Pat Kalapaca, 519-928-5396 and Ellen Bryan, 519-928-5644.

42. QUILT BLOCK CHALLENGE - Block to be mainly pieced 43. QUILT BLOCK CHALLENGE - Block to be mainly applique 44. QUILT BLOCK CHALLENGE- Block to be machine embroidered on the theme

Class 28A: Sewing Ellen Bryan 519-928-5644 PRIZES: $5, $4, $3 Only one entry per section. All entries must be work of exhibitor. Samples must accompany all entries. Exhibits must not be more than 2 years old, clean and unused. Show only what is specified or it can be disqualified. Attach tags and samples with safety pins. 1. Lady‘s dress pants, long or capris 2. Lady‘s dress, casual 3. Lady‘s skirt 4. Lady‘s co-ordinating skirt and blouse, based on theme 5. Coat or jacket, outerwear, not polar fleece 6. Article of clothing, quilted or pieced 7. Lady‘s vest, material 8. Lady‘s shorts and top or jumpsuit 9. Lady‘s blouse, short sleeved 10. Article of lady‘s sleepwear 11. Lady‘s blouse, 3/4 or long sleeved 12. Sweatshirt or t-shirt, homemade and decorated 13. Girls dress 14. Child‘s overalls or jumpsuit 15. Any sewn article of clothing not listed 16. Child‘s two-pieced outfit 17. Child‘s sleepwear 18. Article of polar fleece 19. 1 Pair Pillow cases, French seams 20. Most points from sections 1 to 19 Special by: Ivadell Black Memorial Prizes: $7.50, $5 21. 1 pair of pillowcases for a child‘s bed, based on

theme Special by: Coats & Clark Canada PRIZE: merchandise

All exhibited items must be removed from the hall between 3:30 and 5 pm

on Sunday September 24th.


Class 29: Needlecraft Betty Anne Fendert 519-928-5485 Only one entry per section. Show only what is specified. All articles must be clean. All embroidery work to be hand done. Samples must accompany all entries and be 6” long. Variegated yarn is classified as one colour. All knitting and crocheting to be hand done by exhibitor.

Knitting PRIZES: $5, $4, $3

All afghans to be a minimum of 190” perimeter, unless otherwise stated 1. Afghan, with 3 or more colors 2. Afghan, squares or strips, joined together 3. Afghan, one piece, 2 or more shades of one color 4. Lady‘s buttoned neck warmer 5. Lady‘s shawl or wrap 6. Lady‘s pullover, long sleeve 7. Lady‘s pullover vest 8. Lady‘s cardigan, buttoned 9. 1 pair adult socks 10. Lady‘s hat & mitts 11. Baby blanket, approx. 145‖ perimeter 12. 2-piece set, newborn to 2 years, no ribbons/cords 13. Child‘s buttoned cardigan 14. Child‘s pullover vest 15. Child‘s socks 16. Child‘s dress, up to size 3 17. Lady‘s knit cowl 18. Knit stuffed cuddly bear for a child

Crocheting PRIZES: $5, $4, $3 All afghans to be a minimum of 190” perimeter, unless otherwise stated. 19. Afghan, 3 or more shades of 1 colour, plus black or

brown 20. Afghan, one piece, one colour 21. Afghan, joined together - 2 or more colours 22. Tablecloth- min 160‖ perimeter 23. Set of 4 placemats 24. Table runner , size 10‖ x 30‖ or larger 25. Crocheted edge on guest hand towel 26. Lady‘s pullover, short sleeved 27. Baby dress - up to 2 years 28. Baby 2 piece set - sweater and hat, newborn to 1 yr., tied together 29. Baby blanket - approx. 145‖ perimeter 30. 1 centrepiece - 12‖ to 18‖ - mounted 31. Crochet toilet tissue cover (on roll) 32. Cushion 33. Lady‘s hat/tam and fingerless mitts 34. Adult long scarf 35. Crocheted cowl 36. Crochet tote bag 37. Crochet dress on doll 13‖-15‖ high

Needlework PRIZES: $5, $4, $3 38. Needlework Cushion - no knit, crochet, quilting or machine embroidery 39. White thread embroidery on pair pillowcases 40. Coloured thread embroidery on pair pillowcases 41. Cross stitch embroidery on pair pillowcases 42. Any article crewel embroidery 43. Any article thread embroidery - on material, no canvas work 44. Article of Cro-knitting 45. Article of Swedish embroidery on Monk Cloth 46. Tablecloth embroidered - min perimeter 160‖ 47. Plastic canvas –Village item, e.g. house, school,

store, church

Specials 48. Points from section 1 to 47 Special by: Ivadell Black Memorial PRIZES: $7.50, $5 49. Knit neck cushion Special by: Coats & Clark Canada PRIZES: merchandise 50. Crocheted edge on a pillowcase Special by: H.A. Kidd & Co. Ltd. PRIZE: merchandise 51. Needlework on plastic canvas for a fall door decoration Special by: Mary Maxim Prize: gift certificate

Class 30: Hobbies and Crafts Jane Gravelle 519-928-3049 All entries are not required to have samples but must be the work of the amateur exhibitor. We expect honesty. Exhibits must not be more than 2 years old. Must not have been shown more than twice Must be clean. All exhibits must be ready for hanging or displaying. Enter only one item per section. Show only what is specified or it will be disqualified. Theme: “Red & White” Hobbies and Crafts PRIZES: $5, $4, $3 1. Wall hanging, perimeter less than 100‖ 2. Wall hanging, perimeter larger than 100‖ 3. Decorated picture frame 4. Folk art painting on any medium 5. Framed oil or acrylic picture of a barn 6. Framed watercolour picture, on the theme 7. Garden item incorporating twigs 8. Serving tray decorated as a Welcome sign 9. Key hanger or holder, any medium 10. A handy-wipe towel 11. Decorative craft using a piece of fence rail; max. 12‖ 12. Decorated painting on barn board; min.size:18‖x10‖ 13. Handcrafted wind chime 14. Hallowe‘en Trick or Treat bag 15. Gift bag, homemade, any medium 16. Homemade hostess gift for a Christmas party 17. Handmade pin cushion 18. Farm gate ―Welcome‖ sign, any medium,

ready to hang


19. Article made from man‘s work sock 20. 4 handmade place cards for Thanksgiving 21. Article made from wine corks 22. A handmade tote bag or purse 23. Decorative painting on a 6-quart basket 24. Special gift for a child 25. Handmade stuffed animal 26. Wreath (may be purchased) decorated for the fall Season 27. Hobby collection, suitably displayed. (spoons, thimbles, pins, buttons, coins, etc.) 28. Decorated pumpkin 29. An article of origami 30. Photo taken during your childhood, mounted on

Bristol board, including a handwritten story about the event

Specials 31. Bernardin Creative Jar Craft Award Best decorative or functional homemade craft made using a Bernardin mason jar(s) and/or 2- piece SNAP Lid® Special by: Bernardin Prize: $20 gift certificate 32. Birdhouse, any medium, functional or decorative Special by: All Treat Farms Ltd. PRIZE: merchandise 33. Most points Section 1 to 14 Special by: McKinnon Timber Mart PRIZE: $25 gift certificate 34 Most points Section 15 to 30 Special by: McKinnon Timber Mart Prizes: $25 gift certificate

Christmas Corner PRIZES: $5, $4, $3 35. Christmas bazaar item 36. Recycled item using Christmas card(s) Christmas table arrangement using candles, flowers, etc. 38. Christmas table centerpiece made from fabric 39. Christmas coffee table centerpiece, any medium 40. Angel, any medium, minimum 6‖ high 41. Snowman figurine, any medium 42. Set of 2 Christmas place mats 43. Christmas tabletop tree, handmade or purchased,

decorated with handmade snowmen 44. Handmade Christmas card and matching enve- lope

Christmas Tree Ornaments PRIZES: $5, $4, $3 All must be ready to hang on tree. 45. A light bulb or plastic pill bottle, decorated 46. Natural materials: pine cones, nuts, seed pods, milkweed, etc. 47. Using beads 48. From Fabric 49. A Star, any medium 50. Any other medium

Specials 51. Most points Sections 35 to 50 Special by: McKinnon Timber Mart PRIZE: $25 gift card

Class 30A: Wood & Metal Crafts Jane Gravelle 519-928-3049 PRIZES: $10, $6, $4 52. Chainsaw carving, 2‘x 3‘ 53. A living room article: book case, chair, clock, knick- knack holder, etc. 54. An article made from metal. 55. An article made from wood AND metal. 56. Wooden puzzle. 57. A garden article made from old barn board.

Specials 58. A rustic bird house or bird feeder. In memory of George McPherson Special by: Lorna McPherson PRIZES: $10, $6, $4 59. Most points Sections 52 to 57. Special by: McKinnon Timber Mart PRIZE: $25 gift card

Class 31A: Group Display Ellen Bryan 519-928-5644 For Organizations in Dufferin County. To be displayed in a 4 tiered, 3ft. wide space (Note: background not included as an article) Space must be reserved with the convenor at least one week before the fair. Display to include 9 articles of your choice. Handmade/homemade items preferred. Please number and label each article. Name of Organization to be dis-played. PRIZES: $15 to all worthy entries 1.Display based on theme ―Red and White‖

Class 32: Seniors Ellen Bryan 519-928-5644 All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor and be no more than 2 years old. Open to exhibitors 65 years of age and over PRIZES: $5, $4, $3 1. Crib Quilt - preprinted top, hand quilted 2. Crib Quilt - pieced, quilted 3. Baby Afghan - crocheted 4. Full Apron, based on Theme 5. Penmanship - written in ink on unlined paper:


6. Tea cozy, any medium, using theme 7. Crochet Sweater and Hat for a child 8. Door decoration, using theme 9. A hand-embroidered article, using embroidery thread 10. Child‘s knitted cardigan 11. Quilt Block, pieced , any size, mounted on Bristol board 1‖ larger than block 12. 2 placemats, sewn not crocheted 13. Table Runner, pieced 14. Article using machine embroidery 15. Three pictures of different Canadian symbols.

Mounted vertically on 8‖x16‖ sheet of Bristol board 16. Latch hook article no larger than 24‖ x 36‖. 17. Creative centerpiece, handcrafted 18. Colouring page– your choice 19. A tea cozy, in red & white. Be creative. Sponsor retains the tea cozy. Special by Lynda Moore Prize: $20

Class 33: Amateur Photography Sherry Wick 519-928-2964

Sponsored by Robert Wright All photos to be mounted on white Bristol board with 1” (border. The entry tag is to be stapled to the Bristol board on the top right side of the photo. All photos to be taken within the last 2 years unless otherwise specified. Photo size is 4” x 6” . One entry per section per person. A photo may be entered only once. When reusing mats, please ensure they are clean and free of old tape, as the judge will deduct points for this. Read specials carefully for specific instructions. PRIZES: $3, $2.50, $2, $1.50, $1

Film or Digital, Colour 1. Happy baby! 2. Grandparent/s with grandchildren/child posed 3. Any family celebration 4. That‘s unusual! 5 Everyone in hats! 6. Kid/s at work 7. The dance! 8. ―It happened at the Grand Valley Fair!‖ 9. Any silhouette 10. Autumn beauty 11. Frost 12. Winter activity 13. The beauty of the ice storm 14. Summer 15. A heart shape found in nature

16. A single flower 17. An alternative form of transportation 18. Insect on someone or something 19. Any farm building/s, old or new 20. Farmer/s at work 21. Baby farm animals 22. Scene of grazing/lounging animals 23. Fair Theme: Red and White 24. A photo of a Canada 150th birthday celebration 25. Canadian wildlife 26. Canadian scenery 27. Sport activity 28. Action 29. A photo to include fire 30. Interesting/beautiful architecture 31. Something interesting about Spring 32. Bridge/s 33. Blue! 34. A special car, truck or motorcycle 35. Meet my pet/s! 36. An awesome plate of food 37. Sunrise/sunset 38. Before and after-2 horizontal photos placed horizontally on one piece of Bristol board.

Black and White 39. Grumpy old men 40. Tree/s 41. Teddy bears and/or dolls 42. Someone in costume or uniform, posed 43. My favourite boots or shoes or skates Specials: 44. ―Holiday Scenery.‖ Colour, 4‖x6‖ Special by Karen Loveless Prizes: $5, $3, $2 45. A steaming cup of coffee or hot chocolate, etc.

Colour, 4”x6” Special by Sherry Wick Prizes: $5, $3, $2 46. An unforgettable smile! Colour, 4‖x6‖ Special by Kim Soloman, in memory of Elsie Soloman Prizes: $5, $3, $2 47. ―In celebration of the Grand Valley Arena‟s 50th

birthday! An early picture of hockey or curling on the Grand Valley ice surface.” Any year. Any size.

Not necessarily taken by you. Special by Olive Montgomery, in memory of Clayburn Montgomery Prizes: $5, $3, $2 48. Most points in Photography-Class 33 Special by Les Soloman, in memory of Tom and Lil Tindall Prize: $25 49. Photo Challenge! A 4”x6” colour photograph of

something you love about Canada. This should include a short caption of explanation (legibly written) on the bottom of the mat, in dark ink. Special by Sherry Wick Prizes: $10, $8, $5

O Canada!

O Canada!

Our home and native land!

True patriot love in all thy sons command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,

The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!




Junior Division sponsored by: Grace E. Brown Insurance Brokers

Class 34: Antiques Marilyn Stuckey 519-928-2127

Antiques must be 60 years or older. For safety, following the exhibit display, articles will be removed by committee members ONLY and then released to the owner. NOTE: We will continue to do our utmost to return all antiques in the condition in which you bring them; however, all antiques are exhibited at the owners’ risk. PRIZES: $4, $3, $2 1. Grain seed bag 2. Lace table cloth 3. Telegram 4. Carnival glass bowl 5. Flat 50 cigarette box 6. Table top glass butter churn 7. Doll cradle 8. Canadian passport 9. Dion quintuplet memorabilia 10. Hook & eye fasteners on original card 11. Hubcap 12. Metal diaper pin 13. Piece of coloured Corn Flower 14. ―Daughter‖ birthday card 15. Compote dish, including lid 16. Violin in case 17. ―Pyrex‖ or ―Fire King‖ mug 18. Cocoa tin 19. ―Milk of Magnesia‖ bottle 20. Wedding dress 21. 3 small cream pitchers on a tray 22. Old war photo 23. Music box 24. Individual glass restaurant coffee creamer 25. 3 paper serviettes in a plastic sleeve 26. One photo of an object at least 60 years old that

has been passed down through your family,

submitted in a clear plastic sleeve. A caption of 30 words or less is to accompany the photo, to include the name of the object and the importance of the object to your family Special by: GV Historical Society PRIZES: $5, $3, $2 27. ―Then and Now‖ Photos of a local place that depicts the same area ―Then‖, (60 or more years ago), and ―Now‖ in a clear plastic sleeve. A caption of 30 words or less explaining the location of the photos. Special by: GV Historical Society PRIZES: $5, $3, $2 Grand Valley Historical Society would appreciate the opportunity to copy photographs. 28. Best article from Grand Valley and area, at least 60 years old. A caption of 100 words or less to accompany the article to share its history. Special by: Dufferin County Museum & Archives PRIZES: $10, $8, $7; plus one pass for 2 people to Dufferin County Museum for each winner 29. Judge‘s Choice, from Sections 1-25 Special by: Marilyn Stuckey PRIZES: $15

Class 39: Special Needs Michelle Martin 519-928-5320 This section is open to anyone – any age with physical or developmental disabilities, and no exhibitor fee is required. Only one exhibit per person per section. All projects may be completed using hand over hand, if needed. PRIZES: $3, $2.75, $2.50, $2.25, $2 1. Any article of ―fun-foam‖. May be a kit. 2. Article of sewing. May be a kit. 3. A colouring book page, coloured. 4. Print/Write your first name. Max: 81/2‖x11‖ paper. 5. 1 - Photo of your favourite person. 6. Collection from a walk- mounted securely on card board, no larger than 8 ½‖ x 11‖ 7. Painted stone- not to exceed 10‖ 8. Decorate a pumpkin- does not need to be homegrown 9. Decorated cupcake- red & white 10. Construct a Lego vehicle. Mount securely in a

shoebox

Junior Division Entry Instructions:

Age MUST be clearly printed on the front of every entry tag.

Ages of the exhibitor are as of the first day of the fair of the

current year. Enter only in the child’s own age group or older,

unless Open class. Exhibitor tags must be firmly attached to

the entry. No exhibitor fee will be charged for Junior Work. An

exhibitor fee ($5) will be charged if the child wishes to show in

the adult classes.

Read the rules carefully for what is required. Not following

criteria may result in disqualification or lower prize placement.

Spelling and neatness counts on all entries! The work should

be done by the child; parents are urged to allow the children to

do the work without assistance.

One entry per exhibitor in each section and must be recent

work of the child.

Rules apply to all Junior Division

Classes 35,36,37,40,41,42


Class 35: Junior Roots and Vegetables Janice Crane 519-928-2834 PICKED FROM THE FAMILY FARM/GARDEN Open to children 17 years of age and under. Please read entry instructions carefully! To be shown on disposable plates. Age must be printed on the top of every entry tag! How to prepare vegetables and fruits for showing: ~Choose medium and regular shaped vegetables, unless otherwise stated. ~Choose items as nearly the same shape and size as possible ~Cut off tops, leaving only 3 cm/ 1‖ ~Pumpkins and squash – leave the stem on ~Articles should be free from blemishes ~Polish with a dry cloth ~Must be grown in your family garden- unless otherwise stated

PRIZES: $2, $1.75, $1.50, $1.25, $1 1. Tomatoes 5 - Tiny Tim or Cherry 2. 3 Potatoes, red or white, of ONE variety 3. 3 Potatoes, white 4. Most unusually shaped vegetable; any ONE kind 5. Longest green or yellow bean 6. 3 Carrots, stem trimmed 7. 3 Green Tomatoes - stem on 8. 3 Onions - cleaned, no tops 9. 3 peppers, of any ONE variety 10. Unusually coloured vegetable 11. Decorate one pumpkin with red and white objects 12. Decorate any vegetable to look like a candy cane Specials 13. A basket of home-grown mixed vegetables attractively arranged. No less than 6 items, to be clean -free from garden dirt. Special by: Landman Gardens & Bakery Prize: gift certificate

Class 36: Junior Cut Flowers Janice Crane 519-928-2834 PICKED FROM THE FAMILY FARM/GARDEN Open to children 17 years of age and under. Please read entry instructions carefully! Age must be printed on the top of every entry tag! PRIZES: $2, $1.75, $1.50, $1.25, $1 1. Sedum - 3 blooms 2. Daisies, 5 stems, 2 colours 3. Marigolds, African, 3 blooms over 7 cm diameter) 4. Petunias, 3 stems, single flower, one colour 5. Rose, 1 Short stem, FREE FLOATING 6. Collection of garden herbs, in a mason jar - attach a label of what herbs you use 7. Wild Flower arrangement displayed in a decorated

can using the theme 8. Arrangement of flowers & leaves, in a rubber boot 9. Any ONE kind of flower, 3 stems, not listed above

Class 37: Junior Culinary Arts Janice Crane 519-928-2834 17 years of age and under- Age must be printed on the top of every entry tag. All baking do be done by exhibitor. All baking to be in plastic bags and on disposable plates. PRIZES: $3, $2.75, $2.50, $2.25, $2 1. Edible ―Ugliest Cake‖ 2. 5 macaroon cookies 3. Large cookie, decorated for theme, judged on decoration only 4. Decorated cupcake - using theme Judged on decoration only 5. Make a menu for Canada Day dinner. Mount on Bristol board no larger than 8½‖x11‖ 6. In large Ziploc bag, pack a Travel Kit for a 1 hour road trip. Must include healthy snack and a form of entertainment.

Specials

7. Create an after school snack using any ONE kind of cracker, 5 total, on a disposable covered with plastic wrap Special by Joanne Stevenson PRIZES: $3, $2.75, $2.50, $2.25, $2 8. Using red and white fruit or candy, make a flower

or Maple Leaf. Display on a sturdy base. Judged on presentation. Special by: Janice Crane Prizes: $3, $2, $1.50, $1 9. Create a butter sculpture based on theme to celebrate Canada‘s 150th birthday. Include butter wrapper as proof of purchase Special by: Dufferin County Dairy Producers Prizes: $5, $4, $3, $2, $1 10. 5 decorated cupcakes using theme ―red & white‖ Special by: Michelle Martin Prizes: $5, $4, $3, $2, $1 11. Rice Krispies Treats– 5 squares. Decorate using

theme. Must include butter wrapper as proof of purchase.

Special by: Dufferin County Milk Producers Prizes: $5, $4, $3, $2, $1 12. Decorated hard-boiled egg, to look like a

‗Canadian.‘ To be displayed in an egg cup or

mounted securely.

Special by: Maxacre Farms

Prizes: $5, $4, $3, $2, $1

13. OAAS (Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies)

Plain Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition.

Open to all youth up to age 15 years- as of

Dec.31, 2017. First place winner from the Fair will

be eligible to enter at the District 5 Competition in

October. Must consist of 5 cookies displayed on a

firm, disposable plate inside clear pastic bag– tied.

Plain chocolate chip cookies, with no nuts, must be

no larger than 3" (6.75 cm) and no smaller than

2" (5 cm).

Prizes: $3, $2.75, $2.50, $2.25, $2


Class 40: Junior Work Michelle Chessell 519-928-2479 Ages are as of September 2017. AGE MUST BE PRINTED ON TOP of entry tag or it will NOT be judged. If there are more than 10 entries in a section, we will divide the work into age categories. PRIZES: $3, $2.75, $2.50, $2.25, $2

Ages 4 and under 1. Draw a picture of a maple leaf with crayon 2. Paint your hand- create a tree and decorate the tree with maple leaves 3. Bookmark decorated using theme 4. A house made from Lego (in a shallow box, securely fastened.) 5. Leaf collage- no larger than 8 ½‖ x 11‖

Ages 5 & 6 6. Print the word CANADA and glue red yarn to trace the word 7. Crayon rubbing of all the Canadian coins, use a clean white sheet of paper 8 ½ ―x 11‖ 8. Dress a stuffed animal as your favourite Canadian sports team 9. Mount the largest leaf you can find on a piece of Bristol board with a 2‖ border. Name the tree species 10. Create a paper bag puppet of a Moose 11. Lego– Your initials on a Lego base, no larger than a shoebox.

Ages 7 to 9 12. Make a parade float out of an upside down shoebox as the base. Use theme: ―Red and White‖ 13. Make a bracelet using coloured beads. 14. Lego - make a Canadian Flag, (put in shoebox, securely fastened.) 15. Print in pen- a list of 10 best events at the Grand Valley Fall Fair! 16. Create a Totem pole using recycled items such as:

paper towel tubes, Pringles chip tube

Ages 10 to 13 17. List all the Canadian provinces & territories along with their capital cities. 18. Using recycled materials, make a wind chime 19. Duct tape creation. No larger than 12‖ x 12‖ 20. Handmade jewellery - 1 piece or pair to include

red and white beads. 21. Lego- create a hockey rink in a shallow box

Ages 14 to 17 22. Tie Dye Shirt. 23. Write in ink about your favourite Canadian, no larger than 81/2‖x11‖ 24. Black & white sketch- something Canadian, no larger than 11‖x15‖ 25. Robot made from recycled materials 26. Origami Christmas ornament 27. Wordle art using theme- no larger than 11‖ x 13‖

Open Class 17 and Under AGE MUST BE PRINTED ON TOP of entry tag. If there are more than 10 entries in a section, we will divide the work into ages. PRIZES: $3, $2.75, $2.50, $2.25, $2 28. Handmade stuffed animal 29. Inuksuk made of small stones. Mount securely on a wood base, no larger than 6‖x 6‖ 30. Marshmallow snow fort. Mount securely on a sturdy base. No larger than 11‖ x 13‖ 31. Leaf rubbing on white paper. No larger than 11‖ x 13‖ 32. Any article using woodworking 33. Decorated gift bag to celebrate Canada‘s 150th celebration, to include 5 items inside 34. Foam kit- glued together 35. A Canadian flag- any medium 36. Create a ‗Help on the Farm‘ poster with a list of at least 10 areas where they need help. Illustrate your poster as well! No larger than 15‖ x 17‖ 37. Bumper sticker for a car - Teenage driver 38. Print the words to the national anthem ‗O Canada‘ on a clean white sheet of paper 8 ½‖x11‖ 39. Decorated hockey stick 40. Make and decorate a hockey sock hat

Class 41: Junior Photography Michelle Martin 519-928-5320 17 years and under Age must be printed on top of the tag. Photos must be taken by the exhibitor. Photos must be taken within the last 2 years. Photos 3‖ x 5‖ or 4‖ x 6‖ and mounted on bristol board with a border 1‖ all around. PRIZES: $3, $2.75, $2.50, $2.25, $2 1 Inside the Barn 2. My best ―Selfie‖ 3. My garden 4. A family event showing 3 generations 5. Siblings 6. Mostly red & white 7. Outdoor hockey rink 8. My best friend 9. ―The leaves are falling‖ with autumn colours 10. Sunset Special by Michelle Martin 11. 2 snapshots of different locations within Canada. Original photos, taken by exhibitor, mounted on white cardstock/Bristol board 81/2‖x11‖ with a 1‖ border all around. Prizes: $4, $3, $2, $1

ATTENTION!!! All exhibitors in Home craft and Junior Work may pick up prize money Sunday September 24th, at 3:30pm, after you pick up your entries. Parents must accompany children to sign a release. The convenors will hand out your exhibits. Please DO NOT take items from displays yourself!


11. Print/write in ink- what you think children from around the world think of Canada and what think when they see our flag. Maximum 8 ½‖ x 11‖ paper. Entry will be judged on content, spelling & grammar. Special by: Mayor Steve Soloman PRIZES: $10, $8, $6, $4, $2 12. Research and write about how the Canadian flag got to be red and white and why the maple leaf is in it. Print/write your observations on a clean sheet of paper 8 ½‖ x 11‖ and decorate it if you wish. Entry will be judged on content, spelling and grammar. Special by: Krista Taylor PRIZES: $8, $6, $5, $4, $2 13. Create an attractive word list, using words that

describe the Upper Grand Trailway going through our village. Maximum 8½‖x11‖ paper

Special by: Upper Grand Trailway PRIZES: $5, $4, $3, $2, $1 14. A soap carving using a Canadian theme Special by: Michelle Martin

Prizes: $5, $4, $3, $2, $1

Sections 15—18 Specials by: Donna Blackwell PRIZES: $5, $4, $3, $2, $1 15. Ages 4 and under. Fall Colour Marble Painting– use a box, set paper 8½‖ x 11‖ inside, drip fall coloured paint and roll marbles around until your desired picture is complete. 16. Ages 5 and 6. Painted Rocks– paint 5 rocks each one not to exceed 2‖ x 2‖, to look like fruits or vegetables that you would find on a farm. 17. Ages 7 to 9. Draw 4 different items found on a farm, from the original state to a final product (e.g. Cow- milk) 18. Ages 10-12 String Art– using the first letter of you name, create a one-of-a-kind string art; not to exceed 12‖ x 12‖. 19. Using any medium, (paint, film, fiber, paper, metal, glass, wood, etc.) select 1 of your favourite pieces that you have completed in the last two years. Print your date of birth and date of completion on the entry tag.

Special by: Riverbend Artists Of Grand Valley PRIZES; $15, $10, $5, $4, $3

20. Collage containing pictures from magazines, etc. of eggs and the various foods you can make and enjoy using them! Maximum 11‖ x 15‖ paper Special by: Maxacre Farms Prizes: $5, $4, $3, $2, $1

21. Poster displaying a minimum of 8 different foods or drinks containing dairy products. Maximum 11‖x15‖ Special by: Dufferin County Milk Producers PRIZES: $5, $4, $3, $2, $1

22. Ages under 3. Maple Leaf stamping. No larger than 8½‖ x 11‖ paper Special by: Ontario Early Years Centre-GV Prizes: 1st, 2nd & 3rd – books

22. Ages 4– 6. Red & White construction paper collage. No larger than 8½‖ x 11‖ Special by: Ontario Early Years Centre-GV PRIZES: 1st, 2nd & 3rd – books

Class 42: Junior Specials Michelle Martin 519-928-5320 *Put your age on top of all entry tags in order to be judged. Ages are as of September 2017. Read all the instructions VERY CAREFULLY!

OAAS (Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies)

Youth Poster Competition HAND-DRAWN POSTER PROMOTING GRAND VALLEY FAIR INCLUDING DATES AND FAIR THEME: ―Red and White‖ IMPORTANT Poster size: Minimum - 8 1/2‖ X 11‖ (23 cm X 28cm) without border. Maximum - 11‖ X 17‖ (26cm X 44cm) without border. Poster must be mounted on a Cardstock or Bristol Board to show a 2‖ border. PRIZES: $10, $5, $3 1. Junior- up to & including Grade 4 2. Intermediate - Grade 5 - Grade 8 3. Senior - Grade 9 - Grade 12 The winner of each class will be eligible to enter our District #5 competition in October 2017

4. Ages 6 to 9: Design a book cover celebrating Canada‘s 150th birthday. Give your book a title. Maximum size: 8 ½‖ x 11‖ or 21 x 28 cm. sheet of paper. Special by: Grand Valley Public Library Prize: $10, $5, $3 5. Ages 10 to 13: Design a book cover celebrating Canada‘s 150th birthday. Give your book a title. . Maximum size: 8 ½‖ x 11‖ or 21 x 28 cm. sheet of paper. Special by: Grand Valley Public Library Prize: $10, $5, $3 6. Create a wild flower arrangement in a mason jar, using items collected from gardens, fields and fencerows. Special by: Grand Valley Horticultural Society PRIZES: $5, $3, $2 7. Decorate a red or green pepper to make a face,

using edible items. Attach with pins or toothpicks. Special by: Grand Valley Horticultural Society PRIZES: $5, $3, $2 8. Create a ―Living Fairy Garden‖ in a container, no

larger than 10‖ diameter. Live plants only- may be purchased or home grown. Special by: Grand Valley Horticultural Society PRIZES: $10, $5, $3

Sections 9 to 9.3 Specials by Michele Chessell Red and white encaustic art on canvas no larger than 8‖x10‖ PRIZES: $5, $3, $2 9 Grade 3 and under. 9.1 Junior Grades 4 to 6. 9.2 Intermediate Grades 7 and 8. 9.3 Senior Grades 9 to 12. 10. A diorama in a shoe box depicting the theme of our fair ―Red and White.‖ Special by: Cathy Rooyakkers PRIZES: $15, $12, $8, $5


Frank & Chanda Leahy and family perform Friday night on the Main Stage!

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Truck & Tractor Pull

Sunday September 24, 2017 12:00 Noon CLASSES: Local Vintage Tractors—5,500 lb. Local 4 x 4 Gas Trucks—6,500 lb. (limit 15) Local 4 x 4 Diesel Trucks—8,500 lb. (limit 15) Modified Farm Tractors—10,500 lb. Hot Stock 4 x 4 Trucks—5,500 lb. Local Vintage Tractors—5,500 lb. (1958 or earlier; 20‖ Draw Bar) Demo Pulls Super Stock

OTTPA RULES APPLY Scales situated on Fairgrounds

For more information, contact: Russell Simpson 519-925-9801

Truck & Tractor Pull Sponsors:

Grand Valley Agricultural Society wishes to thank the following sponsors for their continued

support of the G.V. Fall Fair Truck & Tractor Pull. Also to Russell and Susan Simpson: our

sincere thanks for all the time and effort you have put into running this event. Names printed in

bold are sponsors for 2017, others listed are 2016 sponsors.

Blackstock Ford Lincoln WD Tait Enterprises Ltd. Orangeville Home Hardware Russell & Susan Simpson Connect Equipment Ed. Stewart’s Equipment Rayburn Construction Avertex Utility Solutions Arthur Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ltd. Dub-L ―S‖ Transfer Inc. Tait Bros. Silverdale Motors Ron Crane Custom Farming Ltd.

To keep up-to-date re: classes, weather considerations, registration, etc., Email: [email protected]

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