Acton Fall Fair 2012

ACTON FALL FAIR

“Harvesting 99 Years of Success!”

FAIR OFFICE 519-853-4699 actonfair@hotmail.com 30 Park Ave., Prospect Park, Acton

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Welcomes everyone to join in the excitement of the 98th Annual Acton Fall Fair

Mayor Rick Bonnette and Town Council wish the Acton Fall Fair Competitors a great time at the fair!

Enjoy the festivities of the 2012 Acton Fall Fair!

Index Acton Fall Fair – Rules and Regulations..................................... 7 Amateur Photography.............................................................. 42 Antiques.................................................................................. 32 Antique Tractor Pull.................................................................. 18 Arts & Crafts............................................................................. 41 Baby Show............................................................................... 19 Baking ................................................................................29-33 Beef Cattle............................................................................... 13 Canned & Preserved Products.................................................. 34 Children’s School Work........................................................43-44 Community Challenge......................................................27 & 38 Dairy Cattle.............................................................................. 14 Dairy Cattle Special Awards...................................................... 14 English & Western Gymkhana Games (Pony Show).............12-13 Entry Form............................................................................... 23 Fall Fair Program.................................................................24-25 Field Competition .................................................................... 22 Grain ....................................................................................... 22 Group Displays......................................................................... 42 4H Agricultural Clubs............................................................... 15 Hay Exhibits............................................................................. 22 Heavy Horse Pull..................................................................... 10 Heavy Horse Show................................................................... 10 Highway Truck Pull................................................................... 17 Horseshoe Pitching.................................................................. 14 Holsteins & Other Breeds.......................................................... 14 Homecraft Divison – Executive and Directors........................... 26 Homecraft President’s Message................................................ 26

Junior Plants & Flowers............................................................ 36 Junior Work.........................................................................36-38 Lawn & Garden Tractor Pull...................................................... 16 Light Horse show..................................................................... 11 List of Life Members.................................................................. 6 List of Officers and Directors....................................................... 4 Market Cattle........................................................................... 14 Miss Acton Fall Fair Message...................................................... 8 Miss Acton Fall Fair Pageant....................................................... 9 Miss Acton Fall Fair – Past Winners........................................... 9 Needlecrafts........................................................................39-41 OAAS Coloured Photograph Competition................................. 21 Ontario Agricultural Diploma Recipients.................................... 6 Out of Field Tractors................................................................. 15 Pedal Tractor Pull..................................................................... 18 Pet Show.................................................................................. 19 Pigeons.................................................................................... 20 Plants & Flowers...................................................................... 35 Poultry..................................................................................... 20 President’s Message................................................................... 5 Roots & Vegetables.................................................................. 28 Rural Products.......................................................................... 32 Seniors Arts & Crafts................................................................. 42 Showmanship.......................................................................... 14 Special Needs Students............................................................ 38 4 x 4 Truck Pull......................................................................... 17 Wine........................................................................................ 29

** Please note additional entry forms, colouring contest, and all rules & class information can be found on our website at:

www.actonfair.ca schedule of events pg 24-25

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Presidents of the Acton Ag Society 1913-1917..................Geo. Havill 1918............................J.E. Pearen 1919..........................S.H. Lindsay 1920.....................W.I. Hampshire 1921.....................R.M. McDonald 1922......................... A.B. McLean 1923............................W.A. Lasby 1924..........................C. Woodhall 1925............... C.B Swackhammer 1926......................Wm. Johnston 1927........................D. McDougall 1928...............................R. J. Kerr 1929.............................J.H. Smith 1930.........................J.R. Kennedy 1931...........................D.D. Waldie 1932.................. Cas W. McKeown 1933.......................R.J. Ramshaw

1934.................John F. Robertson 1935..........................V.B. Rumley 1936......................... G.W. Murray 1937................................G.A Dills 1938.............................J.A. Mann 1939...........................J.J. Stewart 1940........................ L.O Johnston 1941.......................... Mac Symon 1942....................Geo. Somerville 1943....................Robt. W. Lowrie 1944....................... R.L. Davidson 1945........................Dr. F.G. Oakes 1946.......J. Arthur Swackhammer 1947.................Howard J. Switzer 1948................... Elwood Johnson 1949....................... J.A. Robinson 1950..................... Walter Linham

1951............................R.R. Parker 1952......................Geo C. Wallace 1953.......................... Mac Sprowl 1954...........................John Moles 1954-55....................Ray Everdell 1956-57...............Smith R. Griffin 1958................Wm. H. Thompson 1959-60............R. Lloyd McEnery 1961-62.................... Nino Braida 1963-64..................Calvin Aitken 1965-67................. Jack Marshall 1968-69.................. Wilmer Fryer 1970-71.....................Wm. Nelles 1972-73.................... H.H. Hinton 1974-75.................... Ken Murray 1976-77................Russell Murray 1978-79............... Brent Marshall

1980-81.................... Brian Evans 1982-83................... Keith Aitken 1984-85..................... Norm Shea 1986-87........................Bill Lasby 1988-89................ Hans Kuechler 1990-91........Don Swackhammer 1992-93......... George Henderson 1994-95..................... Janis Fread 1996-97.............. Jim Warrington 1998-99...................... Ron White 2000-01................ Douglas Fread 2002-03................. Hank Walsma 2004-05......................... Jim Pink 2006-07....................Dale Hewitt 2008-09................... Frank Hanes 2010-11..................... John Miller 2012................ Brad Swackhamer

Secretary /Treasurers of the Acton Ag Society

2012 Officers & Directors of the Acton Agricultural Society

1913-1923.............................................................. George Hynds 1924-1931...................................................................W.J. Aitken 1924, 1932-39............................................................W.L. Wright 1940-1942.................................................................. E. Thedford 1943-1953......................................................C.B. Swackhammer 1954-1967............................................. Mrs. C.W. Swackhammer 1968-1974....................................................... Mrs. Jack Marshall 1974-1986...............................................................John B. Rowe 1987-1991............................................................... Joan Griffiths 1992-2002................................................... Daniel Varanelli, CGA 1997-2000............................................ Linda Robson (Secretary) 2002-2006..............................................................Jennifer Swan 2006...................................................... Sherry Wilson (Secretary) 2007........................................................Sheila Foster (Secretary) 2007-2012.................................................................Jill Medland

President...........................................................Brad Swackhamer Past President............................................................. John Miller 1st Vice President................................................... Kathryn Lynch 2nd Vice President..................................................Brian Kuechler Secretary / Treasurer..................................................Jill Medland Homecraft President..................................................Marg Aitken Directors:

Hank Walsma Willy Tallon

Mary Walsma Dale Hewitt

Stacey Hewitt George Henderson

Ken McIssac Natalie Tuitman

Susan Kuechler Bill Lasby

Brian Kuechler Marg Aitken

Brad Swackhamer George Marsh

Anjali Viegas Janeen Swackhamer

Dominique Evans - Zeldin

New Members Always Welcome

If you enjoy the fair and think you would like to be part of the group that puts this together every year – we’d love to see you!

We meet the second Tuesday of each month in the board room at the Dufferin Rural Heritage Community Centre at 8:00 pm.

Drop in become a part of a great group of volunteers!

Contact us at 519-853-4699 or by e-mail at actonfair@hotmail.com

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President’s Message Our 2012 fair is celebrating “Tractors - Harvesting 99 Years of Success” – what an amazing accomplishment. As we look forward to our 100th anniversary in 2013, we can’t help but look back at the past 99 years and smile. So much has changed, but so much has stayed the same. The annual fall fair is still a friendly community event where friends and neighbours gather every year. Cheering on 4H participants who are now the 4th and 5th generation of their family to be proudly participating. Watching the tractor pulls which have been a long time favourite of many fair-goers. The homecraft exhibits have changed somewhat over the years, but still focus on hand made crafts, knitting and home canning and baking. Long time traditions that will live on in the years to come.

We hope you make time to come and visit the fair and enjoy the many offerings – with something to suit everyone. Pigeon and poultry shows, Ag awareness tent with live animals to visit and learn about, our Friday night Miss Acton competition where a new young lady will be crowned Miss Acton and have the opportunity to represent our fair and our town. Saturday night will have a Battle of the Bands to highlight the many talented musicians that live right here in our community – be sure to come out and vote for your favourite. Food vendors, midway rides, horse shows, pet shows, cattle shows and so much more!

Stroll through the grounds, chat with old friends (and meet some new ones), and enjoy the tradition that is the annual Acton Fall Fair.

Brad Swackhamer, President

2012 Executive & Directors Front Row (from left) – Marg Aitken (Homecraft President), Brad Swackhamer (President), Kathryn Lynch (1st Vice President), Brian Kuechler (2nd Vice President) Jill Medland (Secretary/treasurer) Second Row – George Henderson, George Marsh, Anjali Viegas, Mary Walsma, Janeen Swackhamer, Stacey Hewitt, Russ Murray Third Row – Bill Lasby, Hank Walsma, Dominique Evans-Zeldin, Susan Kuechler, Ken McIsaac Absent from photo – Dale Hewitt, Willy Tallon & Natalie Tuitman

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Acton Agricultural Society Life Members *deceased 1928

1975

1990

Geo. Havill* Alex Waldie*

Morgan Madill* Stan Matthews*

Reina Morrison* 1992

1934

1977

Carmela Cobham

W.R. Kenny* J.H. Smith*

Mel McCullough* Cliff Storey*

1993

1936

1978

S.H. Lindsay* W.J Aitken*

George Wallace*

1937

Calvin Aitken* Walter Linham* Wm. Thompson*

E. Beswick* 1944

1980

S.H. Lindasy*

1981

1947

Nino Braida Irene Swackhammer*

D. McDougal* 1948

D. McDougal* 1953

A.T. Brown* C. McKeown* J.E. Pearen* D.D. Waldie* 1956

J.A. Swackhammer* 1963

G.A. Dills* S.E. Griffin Sr.* W. Hampshire* Robert J. Kerr* R.W. Lowrie* A.B. McLean* 1967

R.L. Davidson* J.A. Robinson*

1982

Margaret McCullough* Eleanor Thompson* 1983

Mary Matthews* Lloyd McEnery* 1986

Evelyn Aitken* Kay Alger Ken Murray* Bill Nelles Miss E. Pearen* Wallace Swackhammer* 1987

Brian Evans Hans Kuechler 1994

Russell Murray 1995

Bill Yundt 1996

Janet Marshall* John Rowe* 1997

Keith Aitken Sherrill Macpherson Brent Marshall 1998

Marilyn Murray Hank Walsma 1999

Norm Shea* Don Swackhammer 2000

Marg Aitken Bill Lasby Charlie Plouffe

Bob Marshall* Grace McEnery*

John Bouclair*

1988

2005

Clarence Harding* Ruth Linham* Jesse McEnery*

2001

George Henderson

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Ontario Agricultural Society Diploma Recipients * deceased

1939.........................................................C. Woodhall* 1940...............................................................R.J. Kerr* 1948..........................................................D.D. Waldie* 1950............................................... Charles McKeown* 1952.........................................Arthur Swackhammer* 1958.......................................................R.J. Davidson* 1959...................................................... J.A. Robinson* 1960...................................................... Dr. F.G. Oakes* 1961............................................................. G.A. Dills* 1962............................................................J.A. Mann* 1964....................................................Walter Linham* 1965........................................................L.O. Johnson* 1966...........................................................A. McLean* 1967......................................................John E. Moles* 1969............................................... George C. Wallace* 1970....................................................Calvin J. Aitken* 1972...........................................................Nino Braida 1975..................................... Stan* & Mary* Matthews 1976..................................................Mel McCullough* 1977.........................................................Dr. C. Young* 1981.....................................................Jesse McEnery* 1982..........................................................Max Storey* 1984......................................... Jack* & Lorna Marshall 1986...........................................Irene Swackhammer* 1990...................................................... Russell Murray 1992.......................................Wallace* & Maisie Lasby 1993...........................................Halton Flour Mills Inc. 1994..........................................................Keith Aitken 1995.......................................................... Rob Linham 1996........................................................Fred Anthony 1997..............................................................Bill Nelles 1998.............................................. Pioneer Hi-Bred ltd.

1999.....................................................Emerson Clarke 2000............................................... Charlotte Ironside* 2001............................................... Moorehaven Farms 2004....................................... Tuitman’s Garden Centre 2007................................................................Jim Pink

Acton Fall Fair - Rules & Regulations Read carefully rules and regulations, which will be strictly enforced.

1. Stock and produce entered for exhibitors must be bona-fide property of the exhibitor.

2.

Broodmares must have evidence of having bred and suckled their colts at least 2 months; cows must have evidence of produced offspring and giving milk for at least 3 months.

3.

Exhibitors of Purebred stock must product registered certificates of pedigree if requested. Papers will be checked by someone appointed by the Society.

4.

The judges may rule out any animal or article wrongly classed or which they consider undeserving of a prize. Directors attending judges are to have Rule 5 strictly enforced. The judges have the discretionary power of withholding or reducing prizes if in their opinion, the articles exhibited do not merit them. The judges may .also recommend additional awards if they consider them necessary.

5.

The Society will take all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of the articles on exhibition, but should any article be accidentally injured, lost or stolen, the Society will not be responsible for the value thereof.

6. Correct addresses must be given on each entry form sent in by an exhibitor. The secretary will mail cheques to the addresses as given on the entry form.

Cheques .for prize money should be mailed not later than December 31, 2012. Every attempt will be made to have cheques ready for pick up before the end

of the fair. .Homecraft exhibitors please check at the office when coming to pick up your items.

7.

NO EXHIBIT IS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUNDS BEFORE 5:00 pm except by permission from the President of the Board of Directors. At the close of the .exhibition, exhibitors must take charge of their exhibits and remove them immediately.

8.

Deadline for cattle entries is September 5, 2012. All other entries are to be in the hands of the secretary not later than Monday September 10, 2012.

9.

In horse classes, please note the time of showing. Hall exhibits are to be judged Thursday afternoon, Sept. 13, 2012. Poultry judging will be at 10:00 am on Saturday Sept. 15, 2012. Poultry tent will be open to receive exhibits on Thursday Sept. 13 from 7:30 to 10:00 pm. All cattle must be on the grounds by 8:00am the day of the showing.

10. The sum of $10 shall be deposited with the secretary in each case of protest or appeal. This is to be forfeited if the appeal is not sustained. Protests or

appeals must be entered within 24 hours of judging.

11. The Society will deduct an entry fee of 10% of all prize money won, unless otherwise stated. The rule will not apply to classes where no entry fees are charged.

12. In the event that, due to any cause, receipts for the year are not sufficient to pay the prize list in full, the directors reserve the right to pay such portions as

the Board deems possible after paying necessary expenses.

13. Exhibitors are strictly prohibited from conversing or interfering with the judges while they are occupied as such. Parties violating this rule will not be paid

the prizes that may be awarded to them.

14. While the Society will use every reasonable precaution for the protection of the public and exhibitors, they will not be responsible for accidents.

15. Lady drivers must have receipts tickets.

16. Any exhibitor violating any of the above rules will forfeit his or her prize money.

17. The Society recommends that all horses be coggins tested in the last six months.

18. The Society recommends that all exhibitors and competitors carry liability insurance.

19. No persons are allowed on the track at any time during any show, unless requested by the judge.

20. By an exhibitor entering any class or competition, they are agreeing to abide by these rules.

A star (*) next to an entry description indicates exhibits pertaining to our theme: Tractors: Harvesting 99 Years of Success!

• Junior Homecraft category prizes will be paid in cash and can be picked up on Sunday afternoon, after 5:00pm.

Every attempt will be made to have cheques for all other categories and exhibitors ready for pick up when items are being picked up at the exhibit hall.

Please check in when coming to get your items.

All Homecraft entry information is also available on our website at www.actonfair.ca - any last minute changes or corrections will be posted there – if there are any discrepancies, the information shown on the website will be considered correct and final.

Entry forms can be printed from our website at www.actonfair.ca | 2012 Colouring Contest – copies can be printed from our website.

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Miss Acton Fall Fair Message Being Miss Acton was, and still is, a life changing experience. I am extremely grateful to all the people whom I’ve met and worked with, and all who have helped me along the way.

As Miss Acton, not only was I able to participate in events I wouldn’t have even known about otherwise, I was able to meet many fantastic members of our community, spend time with them and learn from them. The Acton Agricultural Society is full of absolutely amazing people – people who care about the community with a passion that is inspirational. I have gained confidence in myself, I find it easier to approach people, and, I have found some amazing new friends in my Miss Acton princesses!

Being Miss Acton Fall Fair isn’t just about being a town representative – it helps you grow as a person, and discover things about yourself. The experiences you have are what allow you to grow as a person, and this is one experience through which I have definitely grown – I will never forget my year as Miss Acton Fall Fair!

Jessica Watson

Miss Acton - 2011

Former Miss Acton Fall Fair Winners 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995

Jessica Watson Robin Dercatch Larissa Schausbreitener Justine Martin Emily Stirtzinger Sarah O’Hearn Rebecca Somerville Amanda Schroeder Angela Schrempf Joanne Haughie Amanda Nielson Tricia Bishop Amanda Corp Tanya Tonkovich Jennifer Aitken (Vallee) Sonya Tonkovich Jamie Davies (Munday)

1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979

Shana Peddle Claire Langridge Heidi Dempsey (Heinz) Leah Lockerbie (Mackie) Leigh Whiting Karin Pfhaler Kelly Bishop (White) Tracey Curtis (McGrath) Stacy Hillier (Hibbs) Ginette Cassie (Stone) Linda Thomson (Robson) Laura Jensen (Evans) Lisa Petty (Irwin) Cindy McGilloway Lisa McGrath Cathy McGrath

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1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965

1964

Victoria Lenizky Susan Thibodeau (Webster) Charmaine Bigelow (Eicoss) Jill Pardy Ann Luty (Davies) Valerie Mitchell (Leachman) Brenda Bruce (Reid) Anita Thibodeau (Arnold) Cathy Smith (Aylward) Zenith Armstrong (Richardson) Brenda Spear (Hillier) Margaret Given (Hall) Patty McKay Antoinette (Nettie) Tryssenaar (Vila) Linda Ferguson (Wilson)

49th Miss Acton Fall Fair Pageant Contestants must be at least 16 years of age and live in Acton, Limehouse, Ballinafad or Rockwood areas, or attend Acton High School. The stage is set for the crowning of the 45th Miss Acton Fall Fair. The event has undergone a lot of major changes in the past 45 years, but the idea behind Miss Acton has remained the same: an opportunity to represent Acton and the Acton Agricultural Society, to meet new people and learn about the town and yourself.

To clarify some frequently asked questions: • The event is NOT a beauty pageant, but rather a viewing of the contestants on their ability to interact with other

people and to speak in front of a group • The judging consists of four separate components: 1. A private 5 minute interview with the judges (contestants talk about themselves and their thoughts on Acton & the fair) 2. A walk across the stage (a biography of each contestant is read – compiled from an outline at the rehearsal) 3. A brief speech is given by each contestant (the speech is not intended to be a test in composition, research or writing skills it is

merely a point at which you will present yourself to the audience and speak about a topic that you have pre-selected – the avail able topics represent a wide range of areas. Assistance with the writing of the content is available from the committee)

4. An impromptu question is answered on stage (all questions will be distributed on Thursday night at the rehearsal;

your only surprise will be which one you select) Once a Miss Acton is chosen, she will participate in a variety of functions throughout the year. However, attendance at all events is not mandatory. She is expected to attend the fair for the entire weekend, but the number of additional events does lessen as the year progresses. (ie one to two invitations per month are received) In addition to the pride of representing the Acton Agricultural Society and the town of Acton, this opportunity holds several other benefits: - Employment opportunities are a regular occurrence.

- Numerous contacts are made within other communities - The gift list has totalled in excess of $2000 over the past few years Being Miss Acton is a wonderful experience that will follow you throughout your entire life. The confidence and self esteem you will build throughout the year will become invaluable as you move toward your future goals. Most of all however, it is a lot of fun!

All contestants who entire will benefit from the experience of speaking in front of a crowd and getting to meet and make new friends and contacts.

In addition each contestant is given a gift from one of the local businesses, a monetary gift and a day pass for the Fall Fair.

You can sign up early by contacting Natalie Tuitman at missactonfallfair@hotmail.com

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Classes 1, 2 & 3 - Heavy Horse Show Saturday September 15, 2012 - Starting time 12 noon - track condition is a factor Entries must not leave the grounds before 4:00 pm on the day of showing, without permission of Horse Superintendant, or prize money will be revoked.

1. All exhibits must be owned by and registered in the name of the exhibitor.

Registration papers must be available for the committee.

CLASS 1 – PERCHERON CLASS 2 – BELGIAN CLASS 3 – CLYESDALE Entry fee – 15% of prize money Prize money, Sections 1,2, 4-7 1st $50, 2nd $45, 3rd $40, 4th $35, 5th $30, 6th $25, 7th $20, 8th $15, 9th $12, 10th $8 Sections: 1. Filly or colt, foaled in 2012 2. Yearling filly or colt foaled in 2011 3. SPECIAL – Ontario bred and Sired Registered Belgian yearling Filly.

PRIZE MONEY – 1st $100, 2nd $80, 3rd $60, 4th $40, 5th – 10th $20 $300 is donated by the Ontario Belgian Horse Assoc. and $100 is donated by the fair. The filly must be from a mare owned by a resident of the province of Ontario at the time of service, and sired by a stallion owned and standing in the province of Ontario at the time of service. The owner must be a member of the Ontario Belgian Horse Association for the current year. For 2012, the fillies must have been nominated with the Ontario Belgian Horse Association by March 1st. The prize money for this class will be paid to each exhibitor by the Ontario Belgian Horse Association at the annual awards banquet.

ELIGIBILITY – The filly must be from a mare owned by a resident of the province of Ontario at the time of service, and sired by a stallion owned and standing in the province of Ontario at the time of service. The owners must be a member of the Ontario Belgian Horse Assoc. for the current year. For 2010, the fillies must have been nominated with the Ontario Belgian Horse Assoc. by April 30, 2009. A certificate bearing the name, registration number and pedigree will be issued to owners for each filly nominated at this time. The certificate must be available at ring side for the filly to be eligible to compete. It will be the sole responsibility of the exhibitor to have the certificate signed by the judge with the placing awarded at the fair.

4. Filly foaled in 2010 5. Mare foaled in 2009 6. Broodmare or yeld mare

7. SPECIAL – Junior Showmanship – boy or girl, 17 years of age or under, showing any draft or commercial breed on the line. Prizes sponsored by Hank & Mary Walsma and family.

8. Stake Class. Best heavy horse shown on the line.

Entry fee of $5.00 must accompany entry. Only one entry from each exhibitor.

Prizes 1st $40 plus championship ribbon, 2nd $25, 3rd $15, 4th $12, 5th $10, 6th $8.

9. Best 4 horses shown on line, owned by one exhibitor.

Prizes 1st $70, 2nd $60, 3rd $50, 4th $45, 5th $35, 6th $30

Prizes for sections 10 – 13 1st $35, 2nd $30, 3rd $26, 4th $23, 5th $21, 6th $19

10. Ride any breed of Draft horse through an obstacle course 11. Single Percheron in harness 12. Single Belgian in harness 13. Single Clydesdale in harness

Prizes for sections 14 – 16 1st $100, 2nd $90 3rd $80, 4th $70, 5th $60, 6th $50

14. Span of Clydesdale horses 15. Span of Percheron horses 16. Span of Belgian horses

Prizes for sections 17 & 18 1st $55, 2nd $45, 3rd $40, 4th $35, 5th $30, 6th $25

17. Best lady Driver of a team of heavy horses. Lady to be 18 years of age or over, and must be accompanied by a gentleman.

18. Junior Driving Class – for boys and girls 17 years of age or under, must be accompanied by an adult. To be judged on driving and showmanship.

Prizes for sections 19 & 20 1st $140, 2nd $120, 3rd $110, 4th $100, 5th $90, 6th $80

19. Best 4 Horse Hitch – not necessarily owned by one exhibitor.

20. Best 6 Horse Hitch – not necessarily owned by one exhibitor.

21. Best Unicorn Hitch – 1st $90, 2nd $80, 3rd 470, 4th $60, 5th $50, 6th $40

Class 4 – Heavy Horse Pull

Friday, September 14, 2012 - Starting time 7:00 p.m. - Judge TBA 1.

2.

Light Horses, under 165” girth Heavy horses, 165” girth and over Prize money – 1st $360, 2nd $280, 3rd $230, 4th $200, 5th $175. $125 to remaining entries making a qualifying draw

WE WILL ABIDE BY THE CENTRAL CANADIAN HORSE PULLERS ASSOCIATION RULES

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Class 6 – Light Horse Show Light Horses – Hackney Horses & Ponies • Shetland Ponies & Canadian Horses Saturday September 15, 2012 Entries to be in the hands of the Secretary no later than Mon. Sept 10, 2012.

Judging – September 15th – starting at 12:00 noon. Judge – TBA RULES: 1. Ponies must be hitched to a suitable vehicle to be judged on manners, quality and performance. Proof of age must be shown in classes where there is an age limit.

2. No person are allowed on the track at any time during the show, unless requested by the judge.

3. All entries must be made in the same name of the registered owner of the animal.

4. No prize money will be paid unless shown in the ring.

Entry Fee: 15% of prize money won.

Sections: 1. Canadian Broodmare 2. Canadian Weanling colt and filly Prizes for sections 1 & 2 – 1st $35, 2nd $30, 3rd $15, $10 to remainder 3. Showmanship of pony under 50 inches, open to a boy or a girl, 15 years of age or under, 60% for showmanship, 40% for animal.

No entry fee required – 1st $20, 2nd $17, 3rd $15, 4th $13, $10 to remainder 4. Standard bred foal 5. Canadian Yearling colt and filly 6. Yearling standardbred foal 7. Canadian Filly, 2 & 3 years old Prizes for sections 4 to 7 - 1st $35, 2nd $25, 3rd $20, 4th 15, $10 to remainder 8. $110 Stake – Best carriage horse shown on the line. Entry fee of $5.00 must accompany the entry. Only one entry from each exhibitor. Receipt card for entry must be handed to the judge when entering the ring.

Prizes – 1st $40 & championship ribbon, 2nd $35, 3rd $25, 4th $12, 5th $10, 6th $8.

9. Canadian colt, 2 & 3 years old 1st $35, 2nd $25, 3rd $20, 4th 15, $10 to remainder 10. $110 Stake: Best Standardbred shown on the line. Entry fee of $5.00 must accompany entry. Only one entry from each exhibitor. Receipt card must be handed to the judge when entering the ring.

Prizes – 1st $40 & championship ribbon, 2nd $35, 3rd $25, 4th $12, 5th $10, 6th $8.

11. Canadian Gelding, 2 & 3 years old 12. Canadian Mare, 4 and over 13. Canadian stallion, 4 and over 14. Canadian Gelding, 4 and over Prizes for sections 11 to 14 1st $35, 2nd $25, 3rd $20, 4th $15, $10 to remainder 15. Champion Canadian and Reserve (winners of line classes) Prizes: $40, $35 16. Canadian Junior Showmanship, boy or girl 17 years of age or under, showing on line, no stallions allowed.

17. Team of Shetland ponies, 44 inches and under. $45, 2nd $35, 3rd $30, 4th $25 18. Carriage Horse team 1st $75, 2nd $65, 3rd $55, 4th $45, $40 to the remainder 19. Team of fine harness ponies, 44 inches and under 52 inches.

1st $50, 2nd $45, 3rd $40, $35 to remainder 20. Roadster team $75, $65, $55, $45, $30, $25 21. Hackney Pony team, Cobtail $45, $30, $25, $20, $15 22. Tandem ponies under 50 inches. Judged on performance only.

1st $50, 2nd $45, 3rd $40, $35 to the remainder.

23. Canadian Under Saddle (English or Western ) 1st $25, 2nd $20, 3rd $15, $10 to the remainder 24. Over 15.2 Roadster Bike Class, driver to wear silks.

Conformation 40%, speed 60%.

1st $50, 2nd $45, 3rd $40, 4th $35, 5th $30, $25 to remainder 25. Under 15.2 Roadster Bike Class, driver to wear silks.

Conformation 40%, speed 60%.

1st $50, 2nd $45, 3rd $40, 4th $35, 5th $30, $25 to remainder 26. Single Shetland Pony, 44 inches and under 1st $30, 2nd $25, 3rd $20, $15 to remainder 27. Roadster Pony, 52 inches and under 1st $40, 2nd $35, 3rd $30, $25 to remainder 28. Lady Driver, 18 or over. Hitched to a bike. Road Horse 1st $50, 2nd $45, 3rd $40, $35 to remainder 29. Roadster driven by a junior exhibitor, 17 years of age as of the current year.

To be shown to a bike at the jog and roadgate only.

1st $40, 2nd $35, 3rd $30, $25 to remainder 30. Single Pony, 50 inches and under 1st $30, 2nd $25, 3rd 20, $15 to remainder 31. Single Canadian Pleasure 1st $30, 2nd $25, 3rd 20, $15 to remainder 32. Lady driver, 18 or over, Carriage or Pony 1st $40, 2nd $35, 3rd $30, $25 to remainder 33. Single roadster under saddle 1st $40, 2nd $35, 3rd $30, $25 to remainder 34. Single turn out Roadster Carriage 35. Single carriage horse, under 15.2 hands 36. Single Roadster, under 15.2 hands Prizes for 34 to 36 1st $50, 2nd $45, $35 to remainder 37. $100 Stake: Hackney pony cobtail hitched to a suitable vehicle. Entry fee of $5.00 must accompany the entry. Only one entry per exhibitor. Receipt card for entry must be handed to the judge when entering the ring.

1st $40, 2nd $35, 3rd $30, $ 25 to remainder 38. Single carriage horse, over 15.2 hands 1st $50, 2nd $45, $35 to remainder 39. Single Roadster, over 15.2 hands 1st $50, 2nd $45, $35 to remainder 40. Team of Canadian hitched to a suitable vehicle 1st $75, 2nd $65, 3rd $55, 4th $45, $40 to remainder

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Class 12

English & Western Gymkhana & Games Show Saturday Sept. 15, 2012 - 9:00 am For information, Call

RULES: 1. Helmets must be worn in all classes, and in the practice ring.

2. Junior classes are limited to riders who have not yet reached their 18th birthday 3. Warm up from 8:00 am 4. No stallions allowed 5. Ponies and horses must remain in the area provided, no riding among the midway or exhibits.

6. Once entries are made, money will not be refunded, without a vet check.

Entries accepted day of show, up to 1 hour prior to starting time.

7. The vet on call will be Halton Hills Vet. Services.

8. It is recommended all horses and ponies should have current Coggins test.

9. Admission into fair is one driver or groom per exhibitor.

10. ALL PONIES SHOULD BE ON THE GROUNDS BEFORE 10:00 am DUE TO PARADE TRAFFIC. Sections: 1. Lead Line class 2. Walk Trot equitation 3. Lead Line Cavalettis a) 10 and under b) 11 and over 4. Pole Bending a) 10 years and under b) 11 years and over 5. Barrel Race a) 10 years and under b) 11 years and over 6. Egg Stomp a) 10 years and under b) 11 years and over 7. Sack Race a) 10 years and under b) 11 years and over 8. Musical Stalls a) 10 years and under b) 11 years and over 9. Trail Class a) 10 years and under b) 11 years and over 10. Costume Class – open to all participants ENTRY FEE: $3.00 per section. Ribbons provided to 6th place. English or Western tack. Horses and Ponies welcome. Riders age will be as of fair day.

Class 13 English Hunter Show Sunday Sept. 16, 2012 - 10:00 am For information and registration forms, Contact Laura - 905-877-2321 or Sally - 519-853-1597 E-Mail – georgetownequestriancentre@hotmail.ca Website – www.georgetownequestriancentre.com PRE-REGISTRATION MANDATORY DUE TO TIME RESTRAINTS. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 8 P.M. SEPTEMBER 15TH. RULES: Same as class 12. Warm up: 9 -10 a.m.

Classes start at 10 a.m. sharp ENTRY FEE: $8.00 per class Ribbons to 6th Place Prizes: 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10, 4th $8, 5th $5 A. Beginner (14” max) 1) Walk-Trot Equitation 2) Walk-Trot-Canter Equitation 3) Equitation over fences 4) Hunter Over Fences

D. Junior Hunter (2’ 3” max) 12) Hunter Over Fences 13) Hunter Over Fences 14) Hunter Over Fences 15) Hunter Under Saddle

B. Intermediate (21” max) 5) Hunter Over Fences 6) Hunter Over Fences 7) Hunter Over Fences 8) Hunter Under Saddle

E. Open Hunter (2’ 6” max) 16) Hunter Over Fences 17) Hunter Over Fences 18) Hunter Over Fences 19) Hunter Under Saddle.

C. Hack 9) Hunter Hack 10) Show Hack 11) Pleasure Hack

Prizes: 1st $10.00, 2nd $8.00, 3rd $6.00, 4th $4.00, 5th $2.00

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LYLE PRUETER President

2 Commerce Crescent, ACTON ON L7J 2X3

Cattle Dairy Cattle Chairman: Marie Martin RR# 2, Rockwood, ON N0B 2K0 Ph: 519-856-9702 Fax: 519-856-9752 Beef Cattle Chairman: Andrew Marsh, 162 Jolliffe Ave, Rockwood, ON, N0B 2K0 Ph: 519-856-2826 E-Mail: windrushfarm@sympatico.ca DEADLINE for ENTRIES Entries must be postmarked on or before August 31, 2012. Late entries will only be accepted with a $10.00 deduction, or may be grouped with “combined” breeds Entries may be submitted to the Secretary of the fair by mail, fax, or e-mail or e-mail to the chairman.

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Exhibitors of purebred stock must produce registration certificate when checked by someone appointed by the society.

In order to receive full prize money there must be 3 exhibitors per breed with a minimum of 10 animals exhibited. If these criteria are NOT met, breeds may be combined.

All cattle must be on the grounds by 8:30 am ALL cattle must bear the “Health of Animals RFID” tags

Class 16 - Beef Cattle

SECTIONS: 1. Senior showperson 17 – 21 yr 2. Intermediate 14 – 16 yrs 3. Junior 10 – 13 yrs Grand Champion Showperson - Banner & $50 Reserve Champion Showperson - Banner 4. Peewee 9 and under (Medallion and $10 cash to each peewee entrant)

Class 18 Commercial Conformation Shown by boy or girl under age 21 ~ No fees deducted SECTIONS: 1. Steer 2. 2010 Heifer 3. 2011 Heifer – 3 months minimum Eligible for entry into Champion Beef Animal

Class 19 - Market Cattle

Judging: Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 Commencing 10:30am

Entry fee: 20% of prize money RULES: • an exhibitor may enter a maximum of six steers • MARKET HEIFERS MAY NOT BE SHOWN IN BREEDING CLASSES

Entry Fee: 20% of prize money won Prize Money: Prize money in all sections except ribbon classes 1st - $60, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $45, 4th - $35, 5th - $30, 6th - $25

Prize Money: 1st - $60, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $45, 4th - $35, 5th – 30, 6th- $25

Halton 4-H BEEF CALF CLUB Leader – Lucy Francisco | Lucy_Francisco@hotmail.com Achievement Day – Saturday September 15 4-H calves must be on Fair Grounds by 8:00am of show day.

Exhibitors restricted to Halton 4-H Calf Club members Junior Showmanship Champion Showperson 4-H Steer

Classes

Senior Showmanship 4-H Heifer

Class 17 - Open Showmanship Classes No Entry Fee and No Exhibitor Fee Required Calves must be eligible for 4-H competition (No Bulls).

Exhibitor’s age to be 21 or less - determined as of January 1, 2012 Prize Money: 1st - $60, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $45, $15 to all remaining entrants (Sections 1–3)

Section 1. Market female Section 2. Market steer Grand Champion market animal - $60 and Banner Class 20 - Shorthorns Class 21 – Herefords Class 22 – Galloways Class 23 – Angus Class 24 – Salers Class 25 – Champion Beef Animal SECTIONS: 1. Bull calf - born on or after Jan 1 2012. Min. 3 months of age 2. Bull – born Jan 1 2011, to Dec 31 2011 3. Grand & Reserve Champion bulls (Ribbon Class) 4. Female calf – born on or after Jan 1, 2012. Min 3 mths of age 5. Female – born April 1, to Dec 31, 2011 6. Female – born Jan 1 to March 31 2011 7. Female – born prior to 2011 with her own natural purebred calf at foot.

8. Grand & Reserve Champion Female (Ribbon Class) 9. Breeders Herd – a group of 3 animals owned by the exhibitor, both sexes represented. Limited to one exhibit per exhibitor

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Dairy Cattle Sunday, September 16, 2012 RULES AND REGULATIONS: 1. In order to receive full prize money there must be 3 exhibitors per ......

breed, with a minimum of 12 animals exhibited. If these criteria are ...

NOT met breeds may be combined.

2. Each breeding unit is allowed a maximum ten exhibits.

3. All cattle must be on grounds by 8:00 am Judging: Commencing 11:00 am

Class 26 -

Showmanship Calves must be eligible for 4-H competition.

Exhibitor’s age of 21 or underage to be determined as of Jan 1, 2012.

Prize money: 1st - $50, 2nd - $45, 3rd - $40, 4th - $35, 5th - $30, $20 to remaining entrants SECTIONS: 1. Senior showperson 17 – 21 yrs 2. Intermediate 14 – 16 yrs 3. Junior 10 – 13 yrs Grand Champion Showperson ~ Banner and $50 Reserve Champion Showperson ~ Banner 4. Peewee 9 and under (medallion and $10 cash to each peewee entrant)

Class 27 & 28 Holstein & Other Breeds Prize Money: 1st - $60, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $40, 4th - $35, 5th - $30, 6th - $25 SECTIONS: 1. Female Junior calf – born after March 2012 2. Female Intermediate born Dec 1 2011 to Feb 28, 2012 3. Female Senior Calf – born Sept 1 2011 to Nov. 30 2011 4. Female Summer Yearling – born June 1 /10 to Aug 31/10 5. Female Junior Yearling – born March 1/11 to May 31/11 6. Female Intermediate Yearling – born Dec 1/10 to Feb 29/11 7. Female Senior Yearling – born Sept. 1/10 to Nov 30/10 8. Grand and Reserve Champion 9. Pair of 4-H Dairy Heifers – 2011 & 2012 – 4-H heifer shown by a boy or girl under 21 10. Progeny of Dam – 2 female progeny of same dam 11. Junior Herd – A group of 3 animals shown by the exhibitor

Class 32 - Dairy Cattle Special Awards 1. SUPREME CHAMPION DAIRY FEMALE - Eligible for this class are: Grand Champion Females of each breed ~ Banner and $60.00 2. BANK OF MONTREAL TROPHY - Best pair of Dairy Heifers 2010 –2011 4-H project. Shown by a 4-H boy or girl under 21 years of age.

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Class 40 Horseshoe Pitching Saturday, September 15, 2012 12:00 pm ENTRY FEE: $3.00/PERSON, REGISTRATION STARTS AT 11:30 AM TOTAL PRIZE MONEY: $100 + Trophies NOTE: Must be 16 years or older to participate. Bring your own shoes and partners. Limited space is available so register early. Entry fees must be paid to ensure booking.

2012 4-H Club Program Sponsored by Acton Agricultural Society In co-operation with The Halton 4-H Association PURPOSE: 1. To supplement and encourage youth activities as organized by the Acton Agricultural Society and the Halton 4-H Association 2. To provide grounds and facilities for 4-H club members to publicly exhibit their achievements and abilities 3. To improve the education value of the fair 4. To develop new exhibitors for the future 5. To stimulate the interest of a great number of people in the fair 4-H CLUB ACHIEVEMENT DAY PROGRAM 4-H Ontario began in Waterloo County in 1915 an since then has spread throughout the province and now includes 53 associations. The 4-H program is open to all youth in Ontario, rural or urban, ages 10-21. The program offers youth the opportunity to participate in over 60 different projects, which help them to learn new skills, gain self-confidence, improve self esteem, make new friends and most importantly, have fun. 4-H participants are encouraged to “Learn to do by doing” through the projects they must complete for each club.

The 4-H Ontario organization currently has approximately 6,274 members and 1,574 volunteers.

The project for the members of the Halton 4-H beef club includes taking care of and preparing a calf or steer for showing. Throughout the club, members learn about breeding, caring for cattle, showmanship and how to prepare their calf or steer for show. At the end, the members participate in a cattle show which exhibits some of the skills and knowledge they have gained throughout their time in the club.

Purpose of 4-H Clubs: The primary purpose of the 4-H program is the personal development of youth in rural Ontario.

The program is co-ordinated by the ministry of Agriculture and Food, however, the goals of the 4-H program are achieved through the dedicated efforts of local volunteer leaders. 4-H members, leaders, parents, and the Ministry, wish to thank the Ac ton Agricultural Society for sponsoring the 4-H clubs which hold their achievement programs at the annual fall fair.

HALTON 4-H BEEF CALF CLUB Beef Show: Saturday September 15, 2012 Contact: Lucy Francisco Lucy_Francisco@hotmail.com CLASSES: Senior Showmanship Junior Showmanship 4-H Heifer 4-H Steer Note: 4-H Calves must be on the fair grounds by 8:00 am of the showday.

Classes will be called at the discretion of supervising committee.

HALTON 4-H BEEF AWARDS U.C.O Petroleum Division Award – presented to the top 4-H Member in the Halton 4-H Beef Calf Club.

Aberfeldy Farms Aared – is presented to the Champion Beef Showperson Breed Association Award – various beef breed Associations present 4-H Members who exhibit animals sired by purebred bulls of the breed with suitable awards 1.

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HALTON 4-H COUNTY AWARDS Kiwanis Club of Kindsway Specials – Prize will be awarded to the outstanding members in each 4-H Club in Halton. Awards are presented at a special luncheon (Previous winners are not eligible).

J.Earl Whitelock Trohpy – Presented by the Kiwanis Club of the Kingsway to the outstanding 4-H Club member in Halton. Awarded on the basis of overall participation in the 4-H programs.

Claude Bain Trophy – Prsented by the Kiwanis Club of the Kingsway to the outstanding first year member in Halton.

Halton – Peel Porl Producers’ Association Award –Presented by the HaltonPeel Porl Producers’ Associiation to the outstanding 4-H club member in Halton with less than 12 projects completed.

Stan May Leadership Trophy – Presented by the Kiwanis Club of the Kingsway to the outstandin 4-H club member in Halton who depicts congenial leaders, interest and involvement in the 4-H program. Winner is selected by ballot vote, by county 4-H members.

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Class 41 - Lawn & Garden Tractor Pull 4H Club Pull at 4:30 pm Stock Maximum 3600 RPM Saturday, September 15, 2012 - 6:00 pm RULES: 1. Helmets must be worn. This is mandatory for all classes and all drivers, due to insurance reasons.

2. A driver’s meeting will be held before each pull.

This is mandatory for all drivers. If you do not attend the meeting, you will not be eligible to pull 3. Modified tractors must have Wheelie bars. If you are pulling in both divisions (stock then moving to modified) you must have the wheelie bars. * Wheelie bars are highly recommended for stock tractors, but not mandatory.

4. Tractors may be entered in 2 sections (ie) 1 & 2, 2&3 5. No one is allowed on the track except officials and drivers 6. All tractors are to be operated in a safe manner 7. Each hook begins with a tight chain and green flag 8. Drivers must be seated during pull, no passengers allowed 9. All tractors must stop immediately upon signal from track official 10. A pull may be considered completed with forward motion with load stops 11. Tractors that go out of bounds will stop when red flagged and measurement will be taken at that point 12. Watch the flag man, failure to stop will result in disqualification 13. Absolutely no drinking at the track 14. Rules are available on the day of the pull and also on our website at www.actonfair.ca 15. Tires – no dual tires, no chains 16. Arguing with any track official may result in disqualification. Any track official has the right to disqualify a driver and that ruling will be final.

17. Please submit any grievances in writing to the Acton Agricultural Society 18. All stock tractors must be 3800 RPM or less.

Govenor must be hooked up and optional.

This may not be checked at every pull – but random checks will be done.

19. All modified and alcohol tractors must have an operating kill switch

ELIGIBILITY • Condition of the driver and vehicle eligibility will be the decision of the track officials.

• All drivers must sign a waiver. A parent or legal guardian must sign for drivers under the age of 18.

• All drivers must wear long pants and closed shoes (no sandals) • Drivers must be 8 years of age or older and accompanied by an adult walking beside the clutch side of the tractor.

PULLING • During hitching and unhitching, the tractor must be in neutral with both hands visible to the judge • First puller in each class may re-pull in the 3rd position of the official pull. If the puller decides to re-pull, his first pull will not count.

• If the puller lets off the throttle or has a minor breakage before going 50 ft, the puller will be allowed a second attempt. THIS WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED ONCE. • If a tractor has mechanical problems and the official is notified, puller may drop to the last pulling spot in the class and pull again. THIS WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED ONCE. WEIGHTS • Weights may be added to the tractor and must be secure • No weights can be positioned above or higher than the underside of the seat.

• Rear weights and weight brackets cannot extend rearward of the rear point of the rear tires.

• A 10 lb weight allowance will be made DRAWBAR • Maximum height of the drawbar is 16 inches.

• A 3/8 inch clevis may be used providing it is attached to the draw bar.

DISQUALIFICATION • Unsportsmanlike conduct will result in disqualification • Using the edge of the fender as a grasp point to obtain leaning leverage.

A sturdy hand may be installed on top.

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• Loss of any equipment or weights onto the track during a pull – breakage is the only exception.

• Drivers meeting will be held before each pull.

This is mandatory for all drivers. IF You do not attend the meeting, you will not be eligible to pull.

• Any act, deemed by a track official to be unsafe, will result in disqualification.

• Arguing with any event official may result in disqualification. Any grievance must be submitted in writing to the Acton Agricultural Society.

ATV’s – where applicable • A kill switch is required on all ATV’s – except stock class • Switch must be located at the rear of the ATV – above the draw bar, so as not to interfere with the hooking up to the sled.

• Switch must disable ignition system and electrical fuel pump • Hook up ring must be 1 inch in diameter, or larger, and minimum of 1/8 inch across.

• Only 1 – 100 lb weight is allowed on the front carrier.

ENTRY FEE: $5.00 PRIZES FOR EACH SECTION: 1st $75, 2nd $60, 3rd $50 Lawn & Garden Tractor Sections: 1. 650 lbs 2. 800 lbs 3. 1,000 lbs 4. 1,250 lbs Modified Garden Tractors 5. 775 lbs 6. 900 lbs 7. 1,250 lbs 8. Open Modified Alcohol Single Cylinder 9. Alcohol 1,050 lbs 10. Alcohol 1,100 lbs Diesel 11. 1,150 lbs 12. Modified Diesel Pull order will be handed out at registration.

Class 42 - Highway Truck Pull Sunday, September 16, 2012 - Start time 11:30 am Contact: Russ Murray 519-853-1515 Entry fee - $20.00 Section: 1. Tandem Axle Tractor Prizes: 1st $200, 2nd $150, 3rd $125 RULES: 1. No one allowed on the track except officials and driver 2. Trucks must be operated in a safe manner 3. Drivers must be seated during pull 4. No passengers are allowed 5. All trucks must stop immediately upon signal from judge. The pull shall be considered over when forward motion of the load stops 6. No drinking at the track.

7. During hitching and unhitching, trucks must be in neutral (with both hands visible to the judge) 8. Each truck will pull according to it’s own weight 9. Rules for contest will be available on day of pull 10. First puller in each section may repull in 3rd spot for official pull 11. Pullers may stop and repull once, providing he/ she has not crossed the 50’ marker 12. Production wheel base and highway driveable 13. No stell bars or tire chains 14. All engine power must be transmitted to the ground through the wheels 15. All tires must have D.O.T stamp on tire 16. All trucks must have a non restrictive forward and backward foot throttle operation 17. All trucks must have a working ignition switch

that is easily accessible to the driver 18. An open exhaust is allowed providing exhaust pipe extends straight back beyond cab or straight above cab roof behind the cab.

19. All body parts must be in place 20. All truck engines are to be stock production 21. No weights are to extend more than 26 inches beyond front, foremost portion of the truck 22. Weights must be secure 23. Any object that becomes detached from the truck during pull – the truck must stop immediately and will be disqualified.

24. All breaking systems must be working 25. Conditions of driver and vehicle eligibility will be the decision of the track official.

Class 43 - 4x4 Truck Pull Sunday, September 16, 2012 - Start time 1:30 pm Weigh in: 10:00am - 11:00 am - No late weighing allowed ENTRY FEE: $15.00 PRIZE MONEY FOR EACH SECTION: 1st $125, 2nd $100 3rd $50 plus a trophy for 1st place.

SECTIONS: 1. 6,000 lbs. and under Local Stock within 40km.

2. 6,000 lbs and up Local Stock within 40km.

3. 5,500 lbs Stock 4x4 Circuit Trucks – none point pull.

RULES AND REGULATIONS: 1. No one is allowed on the track except for officials and driver.

2. Trucks must be operated in a safe manner.

3. Drivers must be seated during pull.

4. No passengers.

5. All trucks must stop immediately upon signal from the judge.

6. The pull shall be considered over when the forward motion of the load stops.

7. No drinking at the track.

8. During the hitching and unhitching, trucks must be in neutral (with both hands visible to the judge) 9. Each truck will pull according to its own weight.

10. Rules for the contest will be available on the day of the pull.

11. First puller in each section may re-pull in 3rd spot for official pull.

12. Pullers may stop and re-pull once providing he/ she has not crossed the 50’ marker.

13. No snowplow – frame only.

14. Production wheelbase and highway driveable.

15. No dual wheels, steel bars or tire chains.

16. All engine power must be transmitted to the ground through the wheels.

17. All tires must have D.O.T stamp on tire.

18. All trucks must have a non restrictive forward and backward foot throttle operation.

19. All trucks must have a working ignition switch that is easily accessible to the driver.

20. An open exhaust is allowed providing the exhaust pipe extends straight back beyond the cab or straight above the cab roof behind the cab.

21. All body parts must be in place.

22. All hub caps must be removed.

23. All truck engines are to be stock production with one carburetor and naturally aspirated.

24. Drawbar is to be rigid in all directions and parallel to the ground with three (3) inch diameter hole and maximum 27 inches from the ground.

25. Circuit Class – 22” top of hitch to the ground.

26. No weights are to extend more than 26 inches beyond the front foremost portion of the truck.

27. Weights must be secure.

28. If any object that becomes detached from the truck during the pull – the truck must stop immediately and will be disqualified.

29. All breaking systems must be working.

30. All axels must be bolted on.

31. Conditions of the driver and the vehicle eligibility will be the decision of the track official.

32. Subject to track official – the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place vehicles in light classes may be allowed to pull in a heavier class.

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Class 44 - Stock Only - Antique Tractor Pull Sunday, September 16, 2012 - Start time 12:00 pm Weigh in: 10:00am - 11:30 am RULES: 1. Shall be any original tractor 25 years and older.

2. Weights may be added to tractor to maximum weight in the section entered.

3. Entrant tractor may enter one section only.

4. Drawbar must be original factory equipment and height.

5. No one is allowed on the track except for officials and driver.

6. Tractors must be operated in a safe manner.

7. Drivers must be seated during the pull.

8. No passengers.

9. All tractors must stop immediately on signal from the judge.

10. The pull is considered over when forward motion of the load stops.

11. No drinking at the track.

12. During hitching and unhitching, tractors must be in neutral with both hands visible to the judge.

13. Each tractor will pull according to its own weight.

14. Rules for the contest will be available on the day of the pull.

15. First puller in each section may re-pull in the 3rd spot for official pull.

16. Pullers may stop and re-pull once providing he/she had not crossed to 50’ marker.

17. Condition of the driver and vehicle eligibility will be the decision of the track officials.

STOCK TRACTOR RULES: 1. Stock tractors must have no visible engine modifications, original pumps, no turbo chargers unless manufacturers option.

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Three point hitches removed.

Drawbar length 18”, drawbar must be stationary, maximum height of 20” from top of hitching device, parallel to the ground.

No four wheel drive and no duals.

Weights must be securely fashioned.

Drivers must be 16 years of age, or older.

Only stock fuel to be used by tractors.

ENTRY FEE: $15.00 PRIZE MONEY IN EACH SECTION: 1st $75, 2nd $50, 3rd $35, 4th $25, 5th $15 plus trophy for 1st place SECTIONS: Antique Tractors – Stock Only 1. 4000 lbs and under.

2. 4500 lbs and under.

3. 5000 lbs and under. (2250kg and under) 4. 5000 lbs to 7000 lbs (2250kg to 3150kg) 5. 7000 lbs to 9000 lbs (3150kg to 4040kg) 6. 9000 lbs and over (4040kg and over) Out of Field Tractors – Antique and Non Stock 7. 6000 lbs and under (2727kg and under) 8. 6000 lbs to 8000 lbs (2727kg to 3636kg) 9. 8000 lbs to 10,000 lbs (3636kg to 4545kg)

Class 47 - Pedal Tractor Pull Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 2:00 pm | Registration: 1:00 p.m.

RULES: 1. The contestant 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 (3) chances to get the sled moving from the straight line.

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

6. If the tractor leaves the pulling lane the distance will be measured from the starting line to the point where the tractor crossed the boundary.

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

8. Both boys and girls are eligible to enter and the age limit is twelve (12) years.

9. The judge’s decision will be final for all pulls.

10. All contestants must be present by the time of the pedal pull with signed permission slip in hand. The required signature of parent or guardian releases the ActonAgricultural Society from any financial responsibility due to an accident.

11. Participation is limited and will be assigned on a first come first served basis at the time of registration.

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12. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the time of registration and participation.

CLASSES: 1. Age 4 years and younger – 35 lbs and under.

2. Age 4 years and younger – 36 lbs and over.

3. Age 5-6 years – 45 lbs and under.

4. Age 5-6 years – 46 lbs and over.

5. Age 7-8 years – 55 lbs and under.

6. Age 7-8 years – 56 lbs and over.

7. Age 9-10 years – 65 lbs and under.

8. Age 9-10 years – 66 lbs and over.

9. Age 11-12 years – 80 lbs and under.

10. Age 11-12 years – 81 lbs and over. * Classes are subject to change.

ENTRY FEE: 25 CENTS PRIZE MONEY: 1st $5, 2nd $3, 3rd 2.00 Sponsored by: HALTON BOYS ROOFING, ACTON ON

Class 48 - Pet Show Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 1:00 pm CATEGORIES: 1. Most Unusual Pet. 2. Best Trained Pet. 3. Best Costumed Pet. 4. Most Unusual Performance by a Pet. 5. The Largest Pet (Not Including Cats or Dogs) 6. The Smallest Pet (Not Including Cats or Dogs) CATS 1. Smallest Cat 2. Largest Cat 3. Longest Hair 4. Most Colours 5. Softest Cat

Class 49 Baby Show Saturday, Sept.15, 2012 - 1:30 pm Registration: 12:15pm - 1:15 pm (Show will be held on the stage in the Dufferin Rural Heritage Community Centre)

DOGS 1. Largest Dog 2. Smallest Dog 3. Longest Tail 4. Biggest Feet 5. Biggest Ears 6. Most Loveable Eyes

NOTE: Please plan to arrive on the Acton Fall Fair grounds prior to the parade, as the gates become busy when the parade ends.

“Best Pet in Show” Poster Contest - $5.00 prize for best poster depicting YOUR pet.

NO ENTRY FEE REQUIRED PRIZE: $3.00 to 1ST place in each category.

NOTE: Entrants must be 15 years old or younger, and pets must be removed from the Acton Fall Fair grounds immediately following the Pet Show.

SECTIONS:

1A – Triplets

1B – Twins

2A – Girls

2B – Boys

3A – Girls

3B – Boys

4A – Girls

4B – Boys

5A – Girls

5B – Boys

6A – Girls

6B – Boys

(0-2 years) (0-2 years) (0-3 months) (0-3 months) (4-6 months) (4-6 months) (7-12 months) (7-12 months) (13-18 months) (13-18 months) (19-24 months) (19-24 months)

NO ENTRY FEE REQUIRED All babies receive a participation gift and will be eligible for raffle prizes drawn throughout the show.

Acton Auto Tech Inc. All Your Car & Truck Needs E-Testing & E-Test Repairs

519-853-4144 45 Main St. N. Acton ON L7J 1W3

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Class 50 - Poultry – Open Saturday, September 15th, 2012 RULES: 1. All birds must be healthy, clean and presentable.

This will be STRICTLY enforced. Be proud of what you show. Any violators will be removed.

2. This is a one day show. Birds are to be in place at 9 AM on Saturday September 15th 2012, and will remain until 5 PM Saturday evening.

Judging will take place at 9:30AM. 3. Poultry will be judged according to the APA Standard of Perfection where pigeons will be judges according to the NPA Standard. This will be an APA sanctioned meet.

4. Entries are accepted on a first come, first served basis until capacity is reached.

REGISTRATION: Please send all entries to: Troy Laroche (905-873-2715) MAIL: Troy Laroche - 12187 8th Line,

Georgetown ON, L7G 4S4 EMAIL: troylaroche88@hotmail.com FAX: 905-873-7712 ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 5th 2012 CLASSES: BANTAMS 1. Modern Birchen 2. Modern BB Red 3. Modern A.O.C 4. Old English Black 5. Old English BB Red 6. Old English Silver Duckwing 7. Old English Red Pyle 8. Old English A.O.C 9. Leghorn White 10. Leghorn A.O.C 11 Rock White 12. Rock A.O.C 13. Rhode Island Red 14. Any other Single comb clean leg breed 15. Rosecomb A.C

CLASSES: 63. Cropper A.C. 64. Fantail A.C. 65. Indian Fantail A.C. 66. Helmet A.C. 67. Flying Homer A.C. 68. Show Pen Homer A.C. 69. Ice Pigeon A.C.

16. Sebright A.C 17. Wyandotte White 18. Wyandotte A.O.V 19. Any other Rosecomb breed 20. Cochin Black 21. Cochin A.O.V 22. Brahma Buff 23. Brahma A.O.V 24. Silkie A.V. 25. Any other feather legged breed 26. Cornish A.V 27. Polish A.V 28. Any other comb clean leg breed

54. Buff 55. Rouen 56. Muscovey A.V 57. Any other heavy breed 58. Light Goose (Name breed and colour classes will be made) 59. Medium Goose (Name breed and colour classes will be made) 60. Heavy Goose (Name breed and colour classes will be made) 61. Turkey – Any Breed (Name breed and colour classes will be made) 62. Guinea Fowl – Any colour.

LARGE FOWL 29. Rock White 30. Rock A.O.V 31. Wyandotte A.V 32. Any other American breed 33. Leghorn White 34. Leghorn A.O.V 35. Any other Mediterranean breed 36. Australorp 37. Sussex A.V 38. Any other English breed 39. Polish Buff Laced 40. Polish A.O.V. 41. Houdan A.V 42. Any other Continental breed 43. Old English A.V 44. Sumatra 45. Any other Standard breed

NOTE: We have limited cages for geese and turkeys.

We will accommodate as many as we can. Any caging that can be brought by exhibitors would be appreciated.

DUCKS 46. Call Grey 47. Call White 48. Call A.O.V 49. Black East Indie 50. Runner White 51. Runner A.O.V 52. Any other light duck 53. Cayuga

Prize Money to be paid as follows: Champion of class will receive $15 and reserve of class will receive $10 for each of the following classes: Bantam – Modern, Old English, Single Comb Clean Leg, Rose Comb, Clean Leg, Feather Leg, Any other Comb Clean Leg Large Fowl – American, Mediterranean, Asiatic, Continental, English, Any other standard breed Duck – Bantam, Light, Medium, Heavy Additional prize money will be paid for as follows: Best of Breed $10 and Reserve of Breed $5 for each breed shown, as well as $3 for Best of Varieties.

Large Fowl, Bantam & Duck Champion to receive $25, Reserve to receive $10 No monies will be paid for 1-3 prizes.

Classes for Cock *hen * Cockerel * Pullet

Class 51 - Pigeons

70. Modena A.C. 71. Nun A.C. 72. Chinese Owl A.C. 73. Pouter A.V.A.C. 74. Show Roller A.C. 75. Flying Roller 76. Jacobin A.C 77. Any other breed of pigeon

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NOTE: In any Poultry or Pigeon class that is any other colour mentioned or breed where numbers warrant separate classes, they will be made.

PRIZE MONEY: Champion Pigeon: $50 Reserve Champion: $25 Next top 8 birds will receive $10 and the best of breeds will receive $5.00.

Reserve of breed will receive $3.00.

OAAS Photo Contest (for the 2012 OAAS Convention) OBJECTIVES OF CONTEST: • To help publicize the activities of all AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY FAIRS in the OAAS • To create real pride in the creation of well-kept grounds and buildings.

• To encourage more attractive staging of exhibitions and displays.

• To educate and provide a source of PRIDE in a community’s development.

• To communication NEW ideas to other Fairs.

• To establish an up to-date library of images for OAAS promotions RULES and GUIDELINES as follows: • Competition is open to each and every AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY staging a FAIR in the Province of ONTARIO in 2010 • Each SOCIETY may submit 1-CD disc with all images down loaded--identifying each image by the CATEGORY # only.

• All prints-- 4” x 6” or 5” x 7” are to be mounted on bristol board (any colour) with approx.1” border with category # and Fair name on back.

• NO Professional Photographers permitted • Absolutely NO DIGITAL IMAGE enhancing allowed.

• PLEASE do not use tape or CD’s or photographs • Judging will be done by a committee approved by the chairman.

• Prize winning images will be shown and awards presented at the 2012 OAAS Convention • Prize money will be mailed to the winners following the convention • ALL 1st place images will become property of the OAAS--Remaining entries will be returned upon request.

ENTRIES: ALL entries---CDs or Photos are to be sent by Dec 1st 2012 to Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) c/o Kathryn Lambert, Box 189, Glencoe, ON N0L 1M0 SPECIAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY AWARD: Awarded to the SOCIETY scoring the most points in each category 1st--10 pts 2nd--8 pts 3rd--6 pts 4th--4 pts 5th--2 pts GRAND CHAMPION Plaque--donated by Canadian National Exhibition

JUNIOR CHAMPION Plaque ----donated by Canadian National Exhibition for most points showcasing youth cat. # 1, # 6, # 10, #17 JUDGING STANDARDS QUALITY of IMAGE CONTENT of IMAGE EDUCATIONAL value Deadline: Entries must be received by Dec 1st 2012, Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) c/o Kathryn Lambert, Box 189, Glencoe, ON N0L 1M0 Guidelines: All pictures/images are to be taken at your 2012 Fair.

COMPLETE SET OF RULES at www.ontariofairs.ca.

CATEGORIES FOR DIGITAL IMAGES (images downloaded onto CD) HUMAN INVOLVEMENT 1. Youth Participation ie--exhibit/display/ribbons won/ etc 2. Adult/ Senior Involvement ie--working/displays/enjoying 3. CANDID shot of people having fun at your Fair.

4. CANDID shot of someone too pooped to participate anymore.

DISPLAYS 5. Most unusual Display at your Fair --your idea-6. 4-H Involvement at your Fair ie--live stock/ displays 7. Homecraft at your Fair ie--displays/ demonstrations/etc 8. Live Action Shows ie--singers/pulls/demo’s/demolition 9. Quilts/Handcrafts at your Fair --from your viewpoint.

ANIMALS 10. Livestock ie--displays/shows/demo’s 11. Pet Show your interpretation of what you see.

12. Live Demo’s ie--blacksmith/sheep shearing etc.

13. Birds/Small Animals \ie--bird show/rabbits/etc PROMOTIONAL 14. Showing Fair Identification ie--displays/ribbons etc.

15. Fair Ambassador Involvement ie--w/displays/ribbons etc 16. What is this years fair theme? ie--displays/signs etc.

CATEGORIES FOR PRINTS (4”x 6” or 5”x 7” mounted on bristol board any colour) with approx. 1” border.

17. Children at your fair 18. People/creatures and critters at your fair 19. Something “new” this year at your fair.

SPECIAL AWARD for 2010: “ADVERTISING YOUR FAIR” 20. 8”X 10” PHOTO showing a fair sign/constructed of Agricultural Products showing the Fair and the Date--ie--store window/store front/ lawn display/field display etc Judging Standards • Quality of Photo/image: focus/angle of shot/ lighting • Content of Picture: category?/appeal to viewer/ Fair involvement • Educational Value: informative? Promotional?

• FAIR identification---ie--ribbons/signs etc PRIZE LIST Winners will be announced at OAAS CONVENTION 2011. A list will be available upon request MONETARY AWARDS 1st-$20 2nd -$16 3rd -$12 4th -$7 5th -$5 Total of $60 per category, $1200 in total!

Glossary of Terms Digital Imaging is the term used for pictures created by digital camera, where film is not used. Thus the term digital images or pictures are interchangeable for this contest where both systems are allowed, film & digital.

• Please note: Many fairs throughout the Province offer this contest to their fair visitors, in order to create entries for OAAS contest. This is encouraged and a great idea, as it helps promote your fair. Just remember, submit only one entry per category to the OAAS CONTEST. • Something “NEW” is the elimination of slides from this competition.

To simplify viewing at the fair level have the Digital images submitted to you as 4”x 6” prints--which is not expensive, if it is difficult to obtain the use of a computer for judging.

• For the OAAS contest submit the downloaded C.D.

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Class 52 – Grain RULES: Entries in sections 1-6 shall be labeled according to variety.

Entry fee: 10% to be deducted from all winnings.

Prize money: 1st $15.00, 2nd $12.00, 3rd $10.00, 4th $8.00, 5th $5.00 Section: 1. ½ bushel Winter Wheat 2. Wheat Sheaf 3. ½ bushel mixed grain, commercial mixture 4. ½ bushel oats 5. ½ bushel barley, 6 rowed 6. ½ bushel barley, 2 rowed 7. 6 cobs of grain corn 8. Display of 6 stalks ensilage corn 9. Feed grain – ½ bushel combine grain (must not be cleaned or altered) 10. Soybeans, 6 plants

Class 53 Commercial Hay

Class 54A Field Competition

COMMITTEE: Margaret Aitken (519) 856-8760 RULES: Each exhibit to consist of approx. a 10” slice

COMMITTEE: Margaret Aitken (519) 856-8760 Entry fee: 10% to be deducted from winnings Prize money: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00, 4th $2.00, 5th $1.00

Entry fee: 10% to be deducted from all winnings Prize money: 1st $15.00, 2nd $12.00, 3rd $10.00, 4th $8.00, 5th $5.00 Section: 1. First cut hay – 85% or more alfalfa 2. First cut hay – mixed hay 3. First cut hay – 85% or more grass 5. Second cut hay – legume, 85% or more legume

Section: 1. Best decorated bale of hay 2. Tallest stalk of corn (no roots) 3. Tallest sunflower (no roots) 4. Largest sunflower head 5. Weirdest shape of vegetable 6. Largest ear of corn (no husk) 7. Largest carrot (no top) 8. Largest potato 9. Longest Zucchini

Section 6 sponsored by Matthew Letki, Canada Malting Co. Ltd.

Best Wishes!

To the members of the Acton Agricultural Society, their families & friends for a successful 2012 Fall Fair.

DANIEL VARANELLI

CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

273 Queen St., Acton

519.853.4311

GLOBAL PET FOODS Jennifer Everson Owner/Operator

Global Pet Foods 8 Main Street Acton ON L7J 1W1

519-853-8833 Specializing in Dog, Cat, Small Animal, Bird & Fish food and accessories.

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Acton Fall Fair 2012 - Registration Form Return to: Secretary-Acton Agricultural Society 30 Park Ave., Acton ON L7J 2Y5 or by e-mail to actonfair@hotmail.com Forms can also be left in the mailbox on the wall outside the Ag Office, inside the Dufferin Rural Heritage Building located at 30 Park Ave. in Prospect Park, or in the outside mailbox at the side of the Dufferin building.

To the Secretary: I the undersigned, intend to exhibit articles at the Acton Fall Fair and do hereby certify that they are entered in accordance with the Rules and Regulations contained in the Prize List and agree to be governed by the said Rules and Regulations.

Exhibitor’s Signature ___________________________________ Date _________________________ In the case of junior exhibitors, form must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Exhibitor Number ________________________________

OR

Address _________________________________________

OR

________________________________________________ Postal Code______________________ Phone _____________________________ SECTION

a) I will do my own tags ________ b) Please have my tags ready for pick up when I bring in my entries ___________

Name ___________________________________________

CLASS

IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRIES IN ADVANCE PLEASE INDICATE YOUR CHOICE FOR TAG PREPARATION

c) I have enclosed an S.A.S.E. Please mail my tags ___________

DESCRIPTION ***Only one entry per section, per exhibitor. Please use one line per entry

ENTRIES MUST BE IN PLACE, READY FOR JUDGING, NO LATER THAN 11:00 am on Thursday September 13, 2012.

Entries can be brought to the building on Wednesday Sept 12th between 7:00 and 9:00pm or Thursday morning after 9:00am. We encourage you to submit your form by Mon. Sept. 10.

Would you like to make a donation to our fundraising efforts from your prize money? Please indicate the amount by completing the appropriate box. Donations of $10.00 or more will receive a receipt for income tax purposes.

FLAT DOLLAR AMOUNT $ ________ Percentage of winnings _______ %

Total Prize Money

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Acton Fall Fair Schedule of Events Friday September 14, 2012 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Education Day For School children – seniors and pre-school children welcome – children must be accompanied by an adult Educational Displays & Demonstrations – Wagon Rides – Interactive Learning 4:00 pm – Gates Open to Public Full midway in operation; exotic and domestic birds and farm animals in Poultry/Ag Awareness Tent; Homecraft exhibits in main building – junior work, school work, baking, plants flowers, antiques, crafts & hobbies; petting zoo 6:00 pm – Heavy Horse Pull 8:00pm – Miss Acton Fall Fair Pageant Saturday September 15, 2012 8:00 am - Gates Open A full day of events, including midway, food booths, vendors, beef cattle show, 4H shows, poultry show, Gymkhana games and show, light horse show, field exhibits, horseshoe pitching, heavy horse show, Flyball Dog demonstration/show, pony rides, Ag Awareness tent, & more!

12:00 - Noon Parade Starting at Mackenzie Smith Bennett School and through downtown then into the fairgrounds featuring local floats, marching bands, and more!

Call 519-853-4699 to register. Prizes for best floats!

1:30 – Baby Show 5:00 pm – Highway Truck Pull 6:00 pm – Garden Tractor Pull 8:00 – Battle of the Bands Come out and cheer on your favourite local band – see the amazing talent from our community!

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TRACTORS Harvesting 99 Years of Success!

Sunday September 16, 2012 8:00 am - Gates Open Daily events feature Antique Tractor Pull, 4x4 Truck Pulls, Mini Pedal Pull for the kids, Dairy Cattle Show, Pet Show, Petting Zoo, Pony rides, English Hunter show and the midway!

5:00 to 6:00 pm – pick up Homecraft Exhibits and prize money Admissions (Prices Include Hst) Adults $ 9.00 Seniors & Students $ 8.00 Children, 12 and under $ 4.00 Children under 5 Free Limited Disabled Parking $ 5.00 WEEKEND PASSES for all 3 days – no refunds

$ 20.00 – admission

Available at: CIBC, Bank of Montreal, Scotiabank, TD Bank, Royal Bank & Prosperity One. Advance Sales starting September 1, 2012.

No Dogs Allowed on Fair Grounds – In efforts to comply with safety regulations, we cannot allow pet dogs on the fair grounds.

Show dogs performing in demonstrations are excepted. Those bringing dogs for the Pet Show on Sunday will be asked to leave immediately following the show, with re-entry privileges.

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We look forward to this year’s Acton Fall Fair with great enthusiasm. Our 2012 theme – “Tractors – Harvesting 99 years of Success” should provide many opportunities to celebrate our agricultural heritage, and is in anticipation of our 100th anniversary next year. We will celebrate the machinery of tractors with our farmers as well as enjoying the harvest of the locally grown foods that are plentiful on our tables in late summer and autumn months. We have incorporated some new ideas for entries and some new competitions that may interest you. It is always intriguing to see what creations our talented exhibitors will bring to the fair! We encourage you to start preparing your entries early, enter early and enjoy all the festivities at the fair on September 14, 15 & 16. The volunteers who work hard throughout the year will have all the preparations done in readiness for your entries prior to judging day. The sponsors have already committed to providing prizes for your entries. Thanks to all our local merchants for their participation.

We look forward to receiving your entries at fair time. Anyone is welcome to join us to help prepare for the fair – just contact the office at 519-853-4699 or actonfair@hotmail.com if you are interested. See you at the fair ;“Tractors – Harvesting 99 years of Success” Margaret Aitken 519-856-9760 President – Marg Aitken Treasurer – Fran Morris

2012 Homecraft Executive Past President – Judy Burtney Secretary – Heather Morris-Stokes

2012 Homecraft Directors Margaret Aitken, Pat Allen, Charlene Burnett, Judy Burtney, Carmela Cobham, Helen Dubeau, Cathy Gerrow, Stacey Hewitt, Kendra Kellas, Theresa Lockerbie, Andrea Longo, Kathryn Lynch, Sherrill Macpherson, Joanne Moore, Fran Morris, Heather Morris-Stokes, Marilyn Murray, Pat Patterson, Yvette Simpson, Trish Somerville.

Homecraft Past Presidents 1958 1959 – 1960 1961-1962 1962-1965 1966-1967 1968-1970 1971-1973 1974-1975 1976-1977 1978-1979 1980-1981 1982-1983 1984-1985 1986-1987 1988-1989 1990-1991 1992-1993 1994-1995

Irma McEnery Eleanor Thompson Joan Waldie Ida Matthews Margaret McCullough Ruth Linham Mary Archibald Vivian Smith Irene Swackhammer Carmela Cobham Heather Rennie Janet Marshall Nancy Cook Sherrill Macpherson Janis Fread Linda Inglis Marilyn Patterson Sherrill Macpherson

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1996-1997 1998-1999 2000-2008 2009-2010 2011-2012

Theresa Lockerbie Renata Georgeff Kathryn Lynch Judy Burtney Marg Aitken

Homecraft Past Secretaries 1958-1964 1965-1967 1968-1969 1970-1971 1972-1975 1976-1977 1978-1979 1980 1980-1981 1981-1982 1983-1987 1988-1993 1994-1997 1998-2000 2001-2004 2005-2008 2009-2010 2011-2012

Ethel Denny Isabel McDonald Ida Matthews Isabel McDonald Evelyn Aitken Linda Hignett Diane Evans Irma McEnery Linda Hignett Helen Medland Carmela Cobham Sherrill Mcpherson Sue Rivers Jody Watson Sue Rivers Judy Burtney Trish Somerville Heather Moris-Stokes

Education Day Friday September 14, 2012 Come out and see what’s new!

A great opportunity for all children in the Acton area to experience a classroom in the park! Prospect Park will open its gates to the fairground at 10 am to all children from grades 1 to 5 for free. Please remember all children have to be accompanied by an adult.

Enjoy the animals, compete in games, visit with the Village constable or fire fighters and even take a wagon ride. New for 2012 will be flyball dog demonstrations and a live horse show. There will be activities, displays, interactive exhibits, heavy equipment demonstrations on the fairgrounds and live animal demonstrations in the Ag Awareness tent.. The midway and concession booths will not be operating so leave your piggy bank at home.

Lunch will be provided for all participants at no charge. Thank you to Nestle Waters and Neilson’s Dairy for providing healthy drink options year after year! * Specific rules for each category are listed at the beginning of each class.

For full rules and final changes, please see our website at: www.actonfair.ca

Homecraft Directors’ Community Challenge Special While there is monetary value for the most number of items in the following categories, the ultimate goal of the Challenge is to help those in need. With this in mind, and whether you, as an exhibitor, enter one item or several, ALL entries will be gratefully retained by the Homecraft Directors for distribution after the fair, to the charity/cause as noted in each section. Prizes awarded are based solely on number of items received in each section.

Committee in charge – Heather Morris-Stokes (519-853-3124), Theresa Lockerbie 100S

Most Preemie Hats – sewn or knitted, made by one person or one group or organization.

Items to be donated to the Oakville-Trafalgar Hospital.

Prizes ~ 1st $12.00, 2nd $8.00 Donated by Kathy and Phil Moddle

101S Most Comfort Shawls and/or Lap Blankets, knit and/or crochet, made

by one person, or one group or organization.

Items to be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society, Knox

Presbyterian Church or Links2Care. Please indicate choice on your

entry tag.

Prizes: 1st $20.00, 2nd $15.00, 3rd $10.00 Donated by Kathryn and Murray Brown

102S Most Preemie Vests made by one person or one group or organization.

These vests will be collected by Knox Presbyterian Church in Acton

for donation to hospitals in Malawi, via the Church of Central Africa

(Presbyterian).

Pattern is available on the AAS website (www.actonfair.ca) or by phone

to a committee member Prizes: 1st $10.00, 2nd $6.00, 3rd $4.00 Donated by Margaret and Wayne Aitken 103S Homecraft Directors’Challenge Most Chemo Hats made by one person,

or one group or organization. Items to be donated to Links2Care

for distribution to cancer centres. Pattern available on the AAS

website (www.actonfair.ca) or by phone to a committee member.

Prizes: 1st 10.00, 2nd $6.00, 3rd $4.00 Donated by Homecraft Directors 104S

Fran’s Fun Decorated Bra (as judged by viewer’s choice) any media, any theme, any bra. A donation of $25 in the winner’s name will be made to the Canadian Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research “Mayor Rick Bonnette’s Junior Community Challenge” – see page 38

Reg Marsh & Associates • Bookkeeping/Accounting • Faxing/Photocopying • Financial Statements • Payroll • Personal & Business Tax Returns 22 Main St. S., Acton ON L7J 1X1

(519) 853-0113

Fax: (519) 853-2141 regmarshandassoc@cogeco.net

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Class 55 - Roots, Fruits and Vegetables COMMITTEE IN CHARGE: Mary Walsma (519) 853-2098, Pat Allen, Cathy Gerrow RULES: All entries 1-55 must be displayed on foil or paper plates, unless otherwise directed.

Entry fee: 10% to be deducted from all winnings Prizes: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 SECTION: 1. 5 ears of corn 2. 5 carrots (long, leave ½ top) 3. 5 carrots (less than 5”, leave ½ top) 4. 5 parsnips 5. 3 cobs of Indian corn 6. 5 table beets, topped 7. 5 onions (yellow) 8. 5 onions (Spanish) 9. 1 pint pickling onions 10. 5 onions (white) 11. 3 peppers, sweet 12. 5 peppers, hot 13. 5 tomatoes, beefsteak (stems on) 14. 5 tomatoes, named, any other variety (stems on) 15. 12 cherry tomatoes 16. 5 tomatoes, Roma (stems on) 17. 5 leeks 18. 3 pears, any variety 19. 3 garlic roots 20. Small pot of chives 21. 2 heads Swiss Chard 22. 2 heads broccoli 23. 2 eggplants

24. 3L basket of McIntosh apples 25. 2 heads kale 26. 2 heads kohlrabi 27. 2 cucumbers, slicing or table 28. 6 cucumber, pickling 29. 2 heads celery 30. 2 common field pumpkins 31. 2 heads red cabbage 32. 2 heads Chinese cabbage 33. 2 heads late cabbage 34. 5 pickling beets (up to 5 ½” long) 35. 5 green beans 36. 5 yellow beans 37. 2 Zucchini squash (max. of 10”) 38. 2 pepper or acorn squash 39. 2 butternut squash 40. 2 hubbard squash 41. 2 field squash, named 42. 2 spaghetti squash 43. 2 buttercup squash 44. 3 bunches of grapes, any variety 45. 2 pie type pumpkins 46. 2 Swede turnips, table type 47. 2 cantaloupe 48. 2 watermelon 49. Collection of ornamental gourds (min of 6 different varieties) displayed as table centerpiece 50. 3L basket white potatoes, named 51. 3L basket red potatoes, named 52. 3L basket other variety of potatoes, named 53. Any other fruit or vegetable not listed above

–2 fruit or vegetables 54. Selection of 3 different varieties of herbs, named and attractively displayed in container of water 55. 3 varieties of apples 2 of each varieties, named and arranged for display on serving bowl or decorative basket 56. Vegetarian Stew – Acton Home Hardware Special ~~ 6 or more fresh vegetables that would be used in a stew, arranged for display in a stew pot. To be judged on condition of vegetables, variety and general attractiveness of display Prize Money: 1st donated by Acton Home Hardware, 2nd $10.00, 3rd $8.00, 4th $5.00 57.

Healthy Choice Basket An attractively arranged group of at least 5 of the following (broccoli, spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes, leeks, apples, berries, grapes, pears, cantaloupe) must include both fruits and vegetables in a container of your choice.

To be judged on the condition of the fruits and vegetables, the variety and general attractiveness of display.

Prizes: 1st $12.00 (donated by Pat Allen & Cathy Gerrow), 2nd $8.00, 3rd $5.00

GOOD LUCK to all participants & contestants at the 2012 Acton Fall Fair

See You At The Fair! www.redsgardencentre.com

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l Acton Fall Fair, 2012

318 Queen Street, Acton 519-853-5945

Class 55A - Wine COMMITTEE IN CHARGE: Heather Morris-Stokes (519-853-3124), Kathryn Lynch RULES: All entries must be homemade by exhibitor, no brew store entries accepted.

1. Bottles must be standard 750ml wine bottle, unless otherwise stated, with cork or screw cap. Each entry bottle (unlabeled) must be accompanied by a display bottle with label.

6S. Wine and Cheese Your favorite wine, (note section rules) either red or white and not already entered in this Class, accompanied by a small wedge of cheese that complements it. To be judged on the quality of the wine and the taste / suitability of the cheese that accompanies it.

Entry fee: 10% to be deducted from all winnings.

Prizes: (sections 1-5) 1st $25.00, 2nd $15.00, 3rd $10.00

Prize Money: 1st $15.00

Section: 1. White table Wine, from grapes or concentrate 2. Country Wine, made from any fruit except grapes 3. Social Wine - non-dinner wines, not included in other categories, with sweetness between Table and Dessert wine 4. Rose, from grapes or concentrate 5. Red Table wine, from grapes or concentrate

7S. Best of Show – Vintner’s Cellar of Acton Special Awarded to the wine considered by judges to be Best of Show from all sections.

Prize donated by Vintner’s Cellar, Acton.

Do you want to learn more about how Wine is judged or watch the judging process, including tips on your entry? If so exhibitors are welcome to come to our Wine Judging Evening, on Thursday, September 13, 2012. Please contact the Convener in advance to confirm your attendance. Wine judges for this event are accredited judges through the Provincial Association.

Class 56 - Baking COMMITTEE IN CHARGE: Margaret Aitken (519-856-9760), Carmela Cobham, Ann Hamilton RULES: • All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor.

• All Exhibitors must be amateurs.

• No mixes allowed or purchased pie filler or pastry.

• No items higher or wider than 10”.

• All entries exhibited on small disposable plates, styrofoam trays or foil covered cardboard and covered with plastic when possible, unless other directions given • Entry tags must be attached firmly to plate (suggest – punch hole in plate and attach tag with bread tie) Anyone wishing to include their “family heirloom” recipe with their exhibit may have the recipe included in our 100th Anniversary Cookbook.

BREADS AND BUNS – YEAST RULES: Bread and buns to be exhibited in clear plastic bags.

Entry fee: 10% to be deducted from all winnings.

Prizes: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 Section: 1. Bread, 60% whole wheat, 1 loaf pan size 8 x 4 x 3 (The first prize winner will be asked to compete in the District Competition) 2* Favourite Dinner Roll/Bun, 3 3. Bread Machine Loaf – your favourite recipe, ½ loaf 4. Tea biscuits, 3 5* Cinnamon Rolls, iced, 3

QUICK BREADS AND COOKIES Rules: Cookies to be exhibited on 6 inch paper plates, muffins with no paper liners.

Entry fee: 10% to be deducted from all winnings.

Prize Money (sections 6-13): 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 Section: 6 Biscotti, 3 7. Blueberry muffins, 3 8* Sugar Cookies, decorated with our theme, 3 9. Chocolate chip cookies, 3 10. Peanut Butter Cookies, 3 11. Ginger Snap Cookies, 3 12. Corn Bread 1/2 or small loaf 13. Date Squares, 3 14 Secretary’s Special - Healthy Harvest Muffins One dozen of your favourite homemade healthy muffins, using locally harvested ingredients, such as fruit, carrots, zucchini, oats, etc. To be judged by Jill Medland, AAS Secretary. Please include recipe and indicate why they are healthy (ie low fat, high fibre, etc) and include calorie count if possible.

Highlight locally harvested ingredients.

1st $15.00 – donated by Jill Medland. Muffins to be retained by judge on day of judging. 2nd $10.00, 3rd $5.00 PIES AND TARTS Entry fee: 10% to be deducted from all winnings.

Prizes: (sections 15-18): 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 Section: 15. Butter Tarts, with raisins, 3

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Class 56 - Baking 16. Pecan Pie, 1 slice 17. *Raspberry Tarts, 3 18. *Apple Turnovers, 3 19S. Apple Pie, 8 or 9” whole pie. To be judged by, and winning pie to be retained by John Hopkins Prize Money: 1st $10.00 donated by John Hopkins, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 CAKES AND LOAVES Rules: Cakes to be exhibited on foil covered squares.

Loaves to be half loaves or small loaves.

Entry fee: 10% to be deducted from all winnings.

Prizes: (Sections 20 -25): 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 Section: 20. Lemon Loaf 21. Banana Loaf 22. Cherry Loaf 23. Zucchini Loaf 24. Cranberry Nut Loaf 25.*Cupcakes, 3, iced in harvest colours 26S*Iced Cake, Fair Theme,“Tractors - Harvesting 99 years of Success” Decorating only to be judged.

Less than 10”, may use styrofoam base.

Prizes: 1st$10.00, 2nd $7.00, 3rd$5.00 27S. Acton Y’s Menettes Special – open to seniors only Your favourite squares, 3 different Prizes: 1st $5.00, 2nd $3.00, 3rd $2.00 28S. Showcase Special - Cupcake pull-apart cake, using at least 12 cupcakes Prizes: 1st$10.00, 2nd $8.00, 3rd $5.00 29S. President’s Special – Pumpkin Pie, whole pie.

To be judged by, and winning pie to be retained by, Brad Swackhamer AAS President First prize: $20.00 donated by Brad Swackhamer.

2nd $10.00 3rd $5.00 30S* “Tractors - Harvesting 99 years of Success” Baking Special. Exhibit any 2 of the baked items, chosen from our *theme* items, labeled & attractively displayed, including 2 theme related items, e.g. kitchen item, linens, etc, not wider or higher than 10” Prizes: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 31S. P&H Milling Group, Acton. (formerly Dover Ind.)

will donate 10 kg all purpose flour to the exhibitor winning the most points in the Baking Class, Section 1-14 inclusive, and 10 kg all purpose flour to the exhibitor winning the most points from Sections 15-30 inclusive.

COUNTRY BAKE-OFFS (32S to 36S)

All entries in the Country Fair Baking Contests will be judged on appearance, taste, texture, creativity and presentation. Winner’s names, addresses, and recipe entries will be submitted to Country Fair Baking.

Product label must accompany each entry. First place winners will be eligible for the C.F.B. National Contests in the following categories: 33S Fleischmann’s Yeast Best Bread 34S Robin Hood Flour Family Favourite 36S Crisco Family Favourite Recipe – see sections below for details.

The National Contest prize is $100 cash in each category. 2 entries from the Warrren Fair were drawn for the Nat’l prize in 2011. Also winners from Avonmore Ontario and St.Vital Manitoba 32S. MAZOLA AND BEE HIVE BEST BAKING CONTEST: www.achfood.ca All entrants in this contest must enter the following: CARROT NUT LOAF, 1/2 loaf. Must be made using Mazola Corn Oil. Mazola Proof of Purchase must accompany entry as well as recipe.

Prizes: 1st $15.00 + gift prize 2nd $10.00 + gift prize 33S. FLEISHMANN’S YEAST BEST BREAD CONTEST: www.achfood.ca

All entrants in this contest must submit the following: ARTISAN BREAD, your favourite recipe, ½ loaf only (not using bread machine), to be exhibited. Loaf must be made using Fleishmann’s Yeast. Fleishmann’s Yeast label must accompany entry as well as recipe.

Prizes: 1st $15.00 + gift prize 2nd $10.00 + gift prize (Winner in this category will be eligible for the C.F.B. National Contest) 34S. ROBIN HOOD FLOUR FAMILY FAVOURITE RECIPE BAKING CONTEST: www.robinhood.ca All entrants in this contest must submit the

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following: BANANA MUFFINS, 3 only to be exhibited. Muffins must be made with Robin Hood Flour. Robin Hood Flour label must accompany entry as well as recipe. (Winner in this category will be eligible for the C.F.B. National Contest) Prizes: 1st $25.00 Product Cert, 2nd $ 10.00 Product Cert 35S. TENDERFLAKE BEST PIE CONTEST: All entrants in this contest must submit the following: CHERRY PIE, DECORATED CRUST, 1 slice only to be exhibited. Pie must be made using Tenderflake Lard. Tenderflake Lard product label must accompany entry as well as recipe.

Prizes: 1st Gift Prize, 2nd Gift Prize 36S. CRISCO FAMILY FAVOURITE RECIPE BAKING CONTEST: www.criscocanada.com All entrants in this contest must submit the following: APPLE TARTS, CRUMB TOP, 3 only, to be exhibited. Tarts must be made using Crisco shortening. Crisco label must accompany entry as well as recipe. (Winner in this category will be eligible for the C.F. B. National Contest) Prizes: 1st $25.00 Product Certificate 2nd $10.00 Product Certificate 37S. Best of Show Award Saunders Bakery, Rockwood - will award $50.00 to the item chosen by our Fair’s Baking Judge as the “Best of Show”.All baking entries are eligible. Winner of the 2011 Best of Show Award was Marg Aitken for her Plum Elegant Tarts with Orange Tart Shells.

38S. Baking Special – A special $20.00 prize will be awarded to the exhibitor winning the most total points in Class 56 Baking.

Class 56A - Rural Products COMMITTEE IN CHARGE: Margaret Aitken (519-856-9760), Troy Laroche Eggs

Other Rural Products Rules: These entries will be judged at same time as all other hall entries on Thursday September 13, 2012.

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Section is sponsored by Alltro Distribution & Transportation, Georgetown, Ontario.

10S - “Tractors - Harvesting 99 Years of Success” Harvesting Stew Challenge.

Using your favourite recipe, being creative with the vegetables, bring your readyto-serve stew, in a crock pot, to the Exhibit Hall on Sunday September 16th, 2012 at 1:30pm for a Harvest Stew Challenge!

Sponsored by: 1st Place – Culinary Class by Everton Academy of Culinary Arts 2nd Place – Gift Certificate for Tanner’s Pub and Grill, Acton 3rd Place - $15.00

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Section: 1. 1 dozen white eggs (Medium, Large or Extra Large) 2. 1 dozen brown eggs (Medium, Large or Extra Large) 3. 1 dozen Bantam eggs (Small, brown or white – do not mix colors) 4. 1 dozen blue or green eggs (any size, duck eggs okay) 5S. Overall champion egg. Prize Money: $15.00 6S. Reserve champion egg. Prize Money: $10.00

Section: 7. Maple Syrup, 1 pint, in glass jar 8. Creamed Honey, 1 pint, in glass jar 9. Liquid Honey, 1 pint, in a glass jar

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Entry fee: 10% to be deducted from all winnings.

Prizes: 1st $4.00, 2nd $3.00, 3rd $2.00

Entry fee: 10% to be deducted from all winnings.

Prize Money: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00

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Rules: Egg entries to be brought to Agricultural Society building by 9:30 am on Saturday September 15, 2012. Judging with commentary is open to the public.

All eggs are to be home/farm produced.

One entry per farm. No store-bought entries please.

All eggs are to be shown in clean commercial produced egg cartons, placed pointed end down.

Eggs will be judged on uniformity of shape, size, shell color and texture. At least one egg from each dozen will be cracked open for inspection of yolk and white consistency and to determine freshness.

Entries will not be weighed or candled.

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Class 57 - Antiques COMMITTEE IN CHARGE: Theresa Lockerbie (519-856-4183) Sherrill Macpherson, RULES: Exhibits must be the property of the Exhibitor.

Exhibits must be at least approximately 50 years old.

Condition and age will be considered. Small cracks or flaws will not disqualify an entry.

One entry per person per section .

Amateurs only may enter – no dealers.

No article is to exceeded 8” in height and 12” in diameter.

We will take best care to safeguard articles but cannot be responsible for loss or damage. Showcases will be locked.

Entry fee: 10% to be deducted from all winnings.

Prize Money: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 JEWELLERY & ACCESSORIES 1. Ladies Locket & Chain 2. Hat Pin 3. Tie Pin & Cufflink Set 4. Pearl Earrings 5. Broach CHINA & GLASS 6. Cup & Saucer – farm related 7. Glass Goblet 8. Green Depression Glass 9. Moustache Cup 10. Small Hobnail Article 11. Salt & Pepper Shakers 12. One Piece Vaseline Coloured glass (greenish colour) COLLECTABLES 13. Cookie Cutter 14. Opera Glasses 15. 1/2 pint Milk Bottle 16. Toy Spinner Top

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Custom Woodworking Kitchen Cabinets Entertainment Units Bars • Furniture • Office Furniture

Owner: A. Marchesano 7878 Hwy 7, East 519.837.1333 •

Fax: 519.837.8357

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17. Iron Trivet 18. Old Razor 19. Ladies Comb 20. Small farm toy- tractor, truck, implement, etc 21. Child’s fork & spoon 22. Tea Strainer 23. Gravy Boat 24. Vacation Picture - mounted on 5”x7” bristol board 25. 78 RPM Record 26. Insulator (Hydro) Glass 27. Acton Tax Bill 28. Big Ben Clock 29. Glass Tumbler 30. Tobacco Can 31. Valentine Memorabilia 32. Baby Carriage Clips 33. Potato Ricer 34. Cow Bell 35. Pastry Wheel 36. Comic Book 37. Dionne Quintuplet Memorabilia 38. Deck of Cards 39. Article with 4H Emblem 40. Stump the Judge (please submit what the article is, in a sealed envelope) 41S. Antiques Special A special $20.00 prize will awarded to the exhibitor winning the most

points in the Antique Class.

2010 & 2011 winners are ineligible 42S. Acton Optical Special – Nancy Wilkes R.O. will award $10.00 to the exhibitor who enters the oldest pair of sunglasses.

Marilyn Forester - LO TURCO Independent Beauty Consultant

223 Kingham Road Acton, ON L7J 2P3 T: (519) 853-2112 C: (519) 827-8366 loturco@sympatico.ca www.marykay.ca/mlo-turco

Class 58 - Canned & Preserved Products COMMITTEE IN CHARGE: Marilyn Murray (519-853-1515) RULES: • All entries must be the work of the exhibitor only.

• Container is to be opened by the judge.

• Entry tickets must be attached to jar with elastic band or string.

• Exhibits must be sealed property and in size of jar indicated or they will be automatically disqualified.

• No wax on jars.

• No decorations on lids.

Entry fee: 10% to be deducted from all winnings.

JAMS AND JELLIES (in pint sealers or 8-9 oz. jars) Prize Money: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 Section: 1. Peach Jam 2. Strawberry Jam 3. Strawberry Rhubarb Jam 4. Freezer Strawberry Jam 5. Freezer Raspberry Jam 6. Apple Jelly 7. Red or Green Pepper Jelly 8. Blueberry Jam 9. Pear Jam CANNED FRUIT (in pint sealers) Prize Money: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 10. Applesauce 11. Peaches 12. Cranberries 13. Pears PICKLES & RELISHES (in pint sealers) Prize Money: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 14. Harvest Relish (your own combination) 15. Zucchini Relish 16. Hot Dog Relish 17. Sweet Pickles (9 day) 18. Dill Pickles (may be in quart jars) 19. Bread and Butter Pickles 20. Pickled Beets 21. Herb Vinegar (in fancy bottle, to be tasted) 22. Fruit Chili Sauce 23. Chili Sauce 24. Mild Salsa 25. Hot Salsa Decorative Displays Prize Money: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 26S. Neighbour’s treat on the farm A basket filled with special treat for a new neighbor on the farm. In a basket of your choice.

Include two decorated jars of jam or jelly, a toy tractor, a baked item such as muffins or tea biscuits and gifts suitable for a house warming gift.

27S. Christmas down on the farm In a container of your choice, place two decorated jars from items in Class 58, a model tractor (any make/year) with Christmas decorations to be given as a gift.

28S. Tractors and Jars Two decorated jars of jam depicting our theme “Tractors – Harvesting 99 years of Success” 29S BERNADIN “BEST IN SHOW” HOME CANNING AWARD To qualify, exhibitors must have placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a minimum of 3 home canning classes, 1-25 above. Prizes will be awarded to exhibitors with the highest and the second highest points in these sections, provided entries adhere to the following guidelines: • Presentation in a Mason jar designed for home canning and sealed with 2- piece metal closure designed for home canning.

• Exhibit a strong seal with lids curing downward.

• Labeled with product name, date of preparation, processing method and time (e.g., boiling water, pressure canner).

• Prepared within one year of judging date.

• Accompanied be a list of main ingredients used in the recipe.

Prizes: 1st - $30 Gift Certificate plus fair winner certificate and ribbon. www.bernardin.ca 30S BERNARDIN GIFT BASKET AWARD Entries must include at least 3 filled Mason Jars and sealed with Bernardin SNAP Lid or Bernardin Collection Elite SNAP lids – at least one of which must be sealed, home-canned food, adhering to the guideline describe in 30S above. Entries must be submitted in appropriate container (not necessarily a basket, i.e. baking pan).

Entries may be decorated for any theme (holiday, get well, etc.) and may include appropriate additional items such as soap,candles,candy,soup mixes, related food, craft or gift. Maximum cost, container and components.

Prizes: 1st - $20.00 Gift Certificate plus prize ribbon.

31S. “Gift Basket for a Special Friend” – In Memory of Janet Marshall (Janet was part of the Canned & Preserved Committee for over 30 years)- Sponsored by Marilyn Murray In a container of your choice, place 2 decorative jars from the pickles and relishes section along with a gift suitable for your friend and include yellow roses (real or artificial) in display. This decorative may be for any occasion, e.g. birthday, house warming, Christmas, etc.

Prize: 1st $15.00, 2nd $10.00, 3rd $5.00 32S CERTO SPECIAL ~ CERTO JAMS CONTEST TERMS AND CONDITIONS All entrants into the contest must submit only “jam” entries that were made using “Certo”.

A Certo product label must accompany each entry, as proof of purchase.

All entries will be judges on appearance, taste and creativity of recipe and presentation, Decision of the judge will be final.

Winner’s names, addresses, recipe entries and photograph must be submitted with each entry.

All eligible winners agree to sign a release from giving permission to the sponsor for the use of the winner’s name and photograph in any other advertising or publicity without payment.

Prizes: 1st $20.00 product coupon, 2nd $10.00 product coupon Mustard Peach Relish Ingredients: Approx. 1 lb fully ripe peaches 3 c granulated sugar ¼ c firmly packed brown sugar ½ c white vinegar 2 tbsp dry mustard 2 tbsp grated onion 1 pouch CERTO liquid fruit pectin Method: Peel and chop peaches. Measure 2 cups. Combine fruit, sugars, vinegar, mustard and onion in a large saucepan.

Place over high heat. Bring to a full rolling boil, and boil hard for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Immediately stir in CERTO liquid fruit pectin. Stir and skim for 5 minutes to prevent floating fruit. Pour quickly into warm, sterilized jars, filling up to ¼” from rim. Seal while hot with sterilized 2 pc lids with new centres.

33S. Canned & Preserves Special A special $20.00 prize will be awarded to the exhibitor winning the points in the Canned and Preserved Products classes.

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Class 59 - Plants and Flowers COMMITTEE IN CHARGE: Joanne Moore (519-853-0663), Stacey Hewitt RULES • All exhibits are to be the work of the exhibitor.

Amateurs only.

Entry tickets must be properly signed and tied to exhibit by elastic or string.

• Decision of the judges shall be final and the judges may withhold any award if in their opinion, it is not worthy.

• So your exhibit will not be disqualified for a minor infraction of the rules, have no more or no less than the number of stalks, blooms or plants specified.

Please read rules carefully.

• Any bud showing colour is classed as on bloom.

• All exhibits should be in suitable containers to prevent tipping when handled by the judge or committee.

• One entry per person per section.

• All due care will be taken, but no responsibility will be assumed for loss or breakage, • All material to be home grown except when noted.

Prize money for all sections (unless otherwise noted) 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 Entry fee: 10% to be deducted from all winnings POTTED PLANTS Rules: All exhibits in this class must be potted at least two weeks before the fair.

Greenscape Nursery Special Exhibitor with the most points in sections 1-13 will receive a $20.00 Gift Certificate.

Section: 1. Ivy, any variety, equipped to hang.

2. Trailing plant grown for foliage, Ready to hang.

3. Any house plant, grown for flowers, in bloom, named 4. Spider Plant 5. Geranium, in bloom, one plant, outdoor 6. Fern, any variety 7. African Violet, 1 crown, single bloom, any colour 8. African Violet, 1 crown, double bloom, any colour 9. Plant grown primarily for foliage 10. Potted herb, named 11. Best specimen cacti 12. Aloe plant 13. An unusual plant, named CUT FLOWERS Rules: All flowers in this section should be displayed in vases that will not fall over. Foliage is to be used to enhance the flowers. Only flowers will be judged.

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Exhibitor with the most points in sections 14-34 will receive a $20.00 Gift Certificate 14. Rose, stem & foliage, any colour 15. A red Rose, stem and foliage 16. Floating fantasy glass bowl-one flower head should flow freely 17. Cosmos, any colour 3 blooms 18. Rose, miniature, 1 stray, any colour, foliage attached 19. Chrysanthemums, 2 stems, same colour 20. Hydrangea, 3 stems 21. Geranium, 3 flower heads, cut with own foliage 22. Gladiola, 1 spike in bloom 23. Rudibekia, 1 stem, multiple blooms 24. Marigolds, small dwarf, 3 blooms 25. Any cut flower not listed, 3 stems, same variety, named 26. Sunflower stem with 1 flower head flower head under 3” 27. Sedum, 3 stems 28. Petunias, single 3 strays, 1 colour 29. Collection of hosta leaves 30. Snapdragons, mixed or one colour, 4 spikes 31. Rose, most fragrant 32. Zinnias, over 3”, 3 blooms 33. Ornamental Grasses, sedges or bamboo, 5 stems, may be mixed 34. Mixed collection of annuals, 5 diff. specimens, named 35S. Best in Class Special ~ Prize Money: 1st $15.00 The best overall entry from sections 14-34 36S. In Memory of Maggie Hall Rose, any colour except yellow, one bloom Acton Horticultural Society Specials 37.* “An arrangement using roses”, mixed with garden flowers 38. “Do Your Own Thing” Use your imagination!

39. 3 perennials, named ARRANGEMENTS Rules: All arrangements should be in suitable containers of the exhibitor’s choice except where noted. Fresh Flowers (not necessarily grown by exhibitor) only except where noted.

Blooms Away Flower Shop Special Exhibitor with the most points in sections 40-49 will receive a $20.00 Gift Certificate 40. “Rise and Shine” an arrangement in a coffee mug.

41. “Itsy Bitsy Miniature” an arrangement not to exceed 5” overall, including container.

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42* “Fruits of our Labour” an arrangement in a mason jar.

43. “Out of the Oven” an arrangement in a bread loaf pan 44* “John Deere Green” decorative arrangement using at least 3 varieties of evergreens 45* “Massey Tractors” a decorative arrangement of red flowers in a black container 46. “Along the Trail” – An arrangement of weeds, grasses & wild flowers. Not to exceed 36”.

47. “Beauty Without Bloom” – An arrangement using leaves only.

48. “Kubota Orange” an arrangement of orange flowers not to exceed 12” in all directions 49. “Fall Splendor” – Celebrate the harvest using flowers, fruits and vegetables, or a combination of both 50S. Judge’s Choice Most outstanding arrangement in design sections 40 – 49.

Prize Money: 1st $15.00 SENIOR SPECIAL Sponsored by Theresa Lockerbie Rules: Exhibitors must be 60 years of age to exhibit in this section. Points will not be included in calculations for overall winners. Prize: 1st $15.00 51S “Tea Time” – An arrangement in a teacup,with saucer The Flower Shed Special A $20.00 gift certificate will be awarded to the exhibitor winning the most points in the Plants & Flowers class.

Reds Garden Centre A $20.00 gift certificate will be awarded to the exhibitor winning the second most points in the Plants and Flowers class.

Meadowvale Garden Centre Special A $15.00 gift certificate will be awarded to the exhibitor winning the third most points in the Plants and Flowers classes.

52S Plants & Flowers Special In Memory of Eleanor Thompson, Life Member A special $20.00 prize will be donated by the directors to the exhibitor winning the most firsts in the Plants and Flowers class.

Remember: All entries MUST be tagged and placed, ready for judging by 11:00 am on Thursday Sept. 13.

Entries cannot be accepted late. We will also accept entries Wed. Sept 12th between 7:00 and 9:00 pm.

ENTER EARLY! Submit your entry form early to have your tags prepared for you.

Entry forms can be dropped off at the fair office, mailed or e-mailed in. Then just pick up your tags when bringing

in your items to exhibit!

Enjoy the Acton Fall Fair!

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1-800-265-2366

5 Mill St. East Acton, ON L7J 1G8 Ph: (519) 853-0011

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Class 59A - Junior Plants and Flowers Acton Horticultural Society Specials Rules: For anyone under 16 yrs old Prize Money: 1st $10.00, 2nd $5.00, 3rd - $3.00 (no entry fee for junior classes)

53. “Come Play with Me” an arrangement in a toy.

Must be able to hold water.

54. “Good Morning” an arrangement in a juice box.

55.* “John Deere” an arrangement in John Deere colours - green & yellow

56.* “An Apple A Day” decorate an apple to look like a person.

57S. Homecraft Directors Special $20.00 to the highest point winner the Junior Plants & Flowers class.

Class 60 - Junior Work COMMITTEE IN CHARGE: Kathryn Lynch (519-853-0695) Charlene Burnett, Stacey Hewitt Rules: • All exhibits are to be the work of the exhibitor only.

• No mixes allowed in baking entries.

• All baking to be exhibited on small disposable plate covered with clear plastic.

• Muffins are NOT to be shown in paper cup.

• No entry fee or exhibitor fee required.

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Group A: 5 years and younger - BAKING Decorated an open faced Sandwich, using cheese spread or peanut butter as a base and decorated with edible food items – display on disposable plate, not to exceed 6”, cover with plastic wrap. *Harvesting Ontario Fruit – using only Ontario fruit, make a fruit kabob on a bamboo skewer, display on a disposable plate, not to exceed 6”, covered with plastic wrap. *Make a tractor out of a variety of vegetables, display on a disposable plate, not to exceed 6”, covered with plastic wrap Using popped popcorn, make a snowman - can add other edible materials to decorate Display on a disposable plate, not to exceed 6”, covered with plastic wrap.

CRAFTS 5. Make and decorate a bookmark using any media, ie: stickers, crayons, markers, foam, glitter,etc.

6. Using a pine cone as a base, make a farm animal, display on a disposable plate, not to exceed 6”.

7. Treasures from a Walk – a display of 6 items, attached on a white paper plate, not to exceed 10”.

8. Trace your foot and decorate it.

9. Print your first name on a piece of 8½ X 11” white paper 10. Create a Halloween Mask, using a white paper plate- can be decorated with items like feathers, yarn, beads, sequins, crayons, makers, paint, fun foam, felt, etc.

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GROUP B: 6 to 8 years - BAKING *Harvesting Ontario Fruit - using only Ontario fruit, make a fruit kabob on a bamboo skewer, display on a disposable plate, not to exceed 6”, covered with plastic wrap. Attach a list of the fruit.

Make your favourite sandwich, display on disposable plate, not to exceed 6”, covered in plastic wrap.

Using popped popcorn, make a Snowman, can add decorative items, must be able to stand. Display on a disposable plate not to exceed 6”.

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14.* Using rice krispie mixture as a base, make a tractor - can use other materials to add details, display on a disposable plate, not to exceed 6”, cover with plastic wrap.

15. Make your favourite snack mixture, one ingredient must be a fruit. Display in a re-sealable bag. Attach a list of ingredients.

16. 2 no-bake cookies or squares, to be judged on appearance and taste, displayed on a disposable plate not larger than 6”.

CRAFTS 17.* Using a computer or magazine pictures, cut out & display on a piece of 8 ½ x 11” paper a min. of 4 different makes of tractor.

18. Group of pet rocks, 6 decorated, displayed in half of an empty egg carton.

19. Create and decorate a book mark, using a variety of media, (ie) stickers, crayons, paint, magazine pictures, foam, sparkles, etc.

20. Decorate a flip flop.

21. Create a farm scene in a shoebox. (may be typical of a farm from within, or outside of Canada) 22. Draw a picture of “Fireworks”,on an 8 ½ X 11” piece of paper, can use additional materials such as glitter, sequins, etc.

23. On 8 ½ x 11” white paper, draw your favourite thing to do in the summer.

Name it.

24.* Make a tractor from any media (ie) lego, K’nex, popsicle sticks, Mechano, etc.

Display on a disposable plate, not to exceed 6”.

25. Make a Canada Flag 26. Make an Inukshuk out of any media. Must be able to support itself. Display on disposable plate, not to exceed 6”.

(See #63S 66S 77S 80S 83S & 85S for additional entry items) GROUP C: AGES 9 TO 11 YEARS - BAKING 27. *Harvesting Ontario Produce - make a small vegetable plate, attractively displayed on a disposable plate, not to exceed 6”, covered with plastic wrap.

28. Chocolate Chip Cookie (3), displayed on a disposable plate no larger than 6”.

29. Your favourite no bake item (3) (ie) cookie, fudge, etc. Display on a disposable plate, not to exceed 6”, covered with plastic wrap.

30. Using rice krispie mixture as a base, make a Halloween pumpkin - can use additional decorative materials. Display on a disposable plate, not to exceed 10”, covered with plastic wrap.

31.* Your favourite muffin, 3, named. Display on a disposable plate, not to exceed 6”, covered in plastic wrap.

CRAFTS 32. Make a cook book - must include a minimum of 6 of your favourite recipes.

33. Make a popsicle stick Christmas tree and decorate it.

34. Create a farm scene in a shoe box. (may be typical of a farm from within, or outside of Canada) 35. Make a bracelet out of an assortment of beads. Display in a resealable bag, or attach to a disposable plate.

36. Make a Christmas ornament out of any material that you wish.

37. *Make a collage of tractors - minimum of 4 manufacturers- named and displayed on a piece of 8½ x 11 paper.

38. Make a creature out of clay flowerpots - can be painted and decorated.

Not to exceed 16” high 39. From magazine pictures, make a collage of country life, not to exceed 8 ½ x 11”.

40. Using ½ sheet of Bristol board, any colour, make a sign to hang on your bedroom door. If using a name, use first name only. Ensure that it is ready to be hung.

41. Create a book mark using any media (ie) paper, fabric, plastic, yarn, etc.

42*. Mounted on a white background, display 1 photo, taken by the exhibitor, of a thing or event from around Acton. Name it.

43. Hand draw your first initial on any 8½ x 11” paper and decorate it. Various media may be used.

44. Any other craft not listed.

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GROUP D: AGES 12 TO 16 YEARS - BAKING *Harvesting Ontario Produce - make a small vegetable tray, including dip, attractively displayed on a disposable plate, not to exceed 10”, covered with plastic wrap. Attach a list of the Ontario vegetables being served.

Your favourite muffin, 3 , recipe attached, display on a disposable plate, not to exceed 6”.

Using rice krispie mixture as a base,make a Halloween pumpkin - can use additional decorative materials. Display on a disposable plate, not to exceed 10”, covered with plastic wrap.

Bake 3 of your favourite squares, display on disposable plate, no larger than 6”, covered in plastic wrap. Attach the recipe.

Make and decorate 3 cupcakes or a special occasion, display on a disposable plate, not to exceed 12”. Name the occasion.

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CRAFTS A wrapped gift – wrapping only to be judged.

Collection of 3 photos, mounted on a white background, theme of your choice, name the theme. ie- family, vacation, animals, people doing silly things, children, places in Acton etc.

Wind chimes, must be ready to be hung, made from recycled materials. *Make a farm in a shoe box. Must include at least 1 tractor.

Your family tree - must include at least 4 generations.

An original work of art, any media, ready to be hung, not to exceed, in any direction 30”, artwork must be framed.

Make a collage of Ontario Fruits – name the fruits. Not to exceed ½ sheet of Bristol Board.

Create an article out of Duct tape (ie) wallet, ball, animal, purse, etc.

Any other craft not listed Make a popsicle stick barn.

61. Makea first aid kit in a lunch box. List contents.

(See #65S, 68S, 83S, 84S and 85S for additional entry items) JUNIOR WORK SPECIALS 62S Ages 5 and under –Decorate a paper lunch bag.

63S Ages 6–8 – Write out with pencil the first four lines of “Oh Canada”.

Penmanship only to be judged.

64S Ages 9–11 – Write the first four lines with Pen of “Oh Canada”.

Penmanship only to be judged.

65S Ages 12-16 – fRecycling special - make something useful from something used/worn out.

MACPHERSON SPECIAL Sponsored by Sherrill and Bruce Macpherson 66S. A collection of 3 miniature toy tractors, on a display surface.

Prizes: 1st:$5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 MOOREHAVEN FARM SPECIAL Sponsored by Joanne and Bill Moore 67S Ages 9-11 years 68S Ages 12 – 16 years Pumpkin Patch Harvest Special Biggest pumpkin of your crop. Exhibitor must include a brief journal of how their pumpkin patch grew.

Prize Money: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 DUBLIN WOMEN’S INSTITUTE SPECIAL 69S $10.00 to the high point winner in Group A, Baking, #1-4 70S $10.00 to the high point winner in Group B, Baking, #11-16 71S $10.00 to the high point winner in Group C, Baking, #27-31 72S $10.00 to the high point winner in Group D, Baking, #45-49 HALTON HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY ACTON BRANCH SPECIAL 73S $10.00 to the high point winner in Group A, Crafts #5-10 74S $10.00 to the high point winner in Group B, Crafts, #17-26 75S $10.00 to the high point winner in Group C, Crafts, #32-44 76S $10.00 to the high point winner in Group D, Crafts, #50-60 O.A.A.S. YOUTH POSTER COMPETITION Theme is “Promoting your Fair” Rules: Must be original Hand Made Design. Must be hand drawn.

Poster size: Min – 8½ X 11” (23cm X 28cm) without border Max. – 12” X 18” (30.5 cm X 46 cm) without border Each entry must be centred on a CARDSTOCK or BRISTOL BOARD, exposing a 2” border on all four sides.

Name of fair, district, contact person, owner of poster - to be clearly labeled on the back of each entry.

77S All juniors up to and including Grade 4 78S Youth Grade 5 to Grade 8, inclusive Prizes: 1st $3.00, 2nd $2.00, 3rd $1.00 The winners of the poster competition at the local fair level will be eligible to enter in the district Competition in October and if selected, may go on to the O.A.A.S. Convention in February when a grand prize will be awarded, Only one of each class per district goes to Convention. Name of fair, contact person, owners of the poster and school represented, to be clearly labeled on the back of the poster.

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Class 60 - Junior Work COMMITTEE IN CHARGE: Kathryn Lynch (519-853-0695) Charlene Burnett, Stacey Hewitt FRIENDS OF THE FAIRY LAKE POSTER COMPETITION Poster Competition:“What I Like About Fairy Lake”

Mayor Rick Bonnette’s Junior Community Challenge

Open to Grade K to 5 (or equivalent) Prize Money: 1st $7.00, 2nd $5.00, 3rd $3.00 Must be original, handmade, work of the exhibitor.

Poster not to exceed 11 X 17” (28cm x 43cm) Poster can be submitted with school work or at scheduled times, Wednesday evening or Thursday morning, with all other exhibits.

84S. Open to all Junior Exhibitors. Decorate, using any media, but retaining the label, any single, non-perishable food item, i.e.: can of beans, Kraft Dinner, container of peanut butter, package of pasta, etc. Be creative!!

Sponsored by Mayor Rick Bonnette

Decoration only to be judged.

Entries to be judged by Mayor Bonnette.

All entries to be gratefully retained by the Acton Agricultural Society for donation to the local food bank.

79S Kindergarten to Grade 2 (or equivalent if home schooled) 80S Grades 3 – 5 (or equivalent if home schooled) 81S

FLEISHMANN’S YEAST “YOUTH” BEST BREAD Best Homemade Bread from a contestant under age 16.

Judging will be based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity.

All entrants into the contest must submit entries that were made using the sponsor’s product. A Fleischmann’s yeast label and the recipe must accompany each entry. Winners’ names, addresses and recipe will be submitted to country Fair Bake Off as well as a photo of the grand prize being awarded to the winner. All winners to agree to the use of their names and / or photograph to used in any other publicity without payment.

Prizes: 1st $15.00, 2nd $2.00, 3rd 1.00

Fleischmann’s Yeast Best Bread National Contest, 1st place winner may become eligible with submission of information by local fair convener, 1st Place winner at national level receives one of two portable music players.

82S Robin Hood Flour Best “LUNCH BOX SNACK” Best Homemade Cookies, Squares or Bars, youth division, ages 12 and younger.

Judging will be based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity.

Entry must be submitted with recipe attached.

Prizes: 1st$15.00, 2nd $2.00, 3rd $1.00 Robin Hood Flour Best LUNCH BOX SNACK” National Contest, 1st place winner may become eligible with submission of information to local fair convener.

83S O.A.A.S. Plain Chocolate Chips Cookie Competition (no nuts) – 5 cookies.

Open to youth ages 10–15 years (as of December 31 of the current year). The winner from each fair will be eligible to enter at the district competition on October 27th of the current year. Cookies to be no larger than 3” (6.7 cm) and no smaller then 2” (5cm). Cookies to be displayed on a disposable plate or in a clear plastic bag. Judging criteria: presentation (cookies) 25 points, general appearance. Prize money to be paid by the district.

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Class 60A Special Needs Students Rule: “Special Needs” may be defined as mental or physical, Age is not a factor in this class but the exhibitor must still be attending school. All work must be done by the exhibitor, although some assistance is acceptable.

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Necklace made of pasta, may include other decorative items. Displayed on disposable plate, not to exceed 6” A scrunched pop can decorated as a person.

Create a Halloween mask, using a white paper plate – can enhance with other media.

Any other craft not listed.

From a colouring book of your choice – colour a page.

Make and decorate a picture frame, no glass, using natural materials, suitable for a picture no larger than 5” x 7”, should be ready to hang.

“R” Fund Special - Exhibitor winning the highest points in Sections 1-7 will be awarded $15.00.

Class 61 A- Needlecrafts COMMITTEE IN CHARGE: Judy Burtney (519-853-2597), Julia Roehrig, Helen Dubeau, Trish Somerville, Kendra Kellas GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS For the Needlecraft Sections: 1. Unless otherwise specified, all work must be the work of the exhibitor.

2. Items must not be exhibited more than two years in a row.

3. Items must be clean and in good repair – soiled items or in disrepair will be immediately disqualified 4. Fabric swatches and samples of embroidery floss, and yarn where used, must accompany all items in Needlecrafts.

5. All afghans must be approx. 48” x 58” 6. All machine quilting must be done with a domestic sewing machine 7. Include the pattern designer’s name and the name of the quilt on the back of the entry tag 8. Attach entry tag with a safety pin 9. Amateurs only please – those who quilt for a hobby or pastime, not a profession

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ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES (O.A.A.S) ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP QUILT COMPETITION ELIGIBILITY, RULES AND GENERAL CONDITIONS: Entries must be solely made and hand quilted by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local (O.A.A.S.) Fair to be eligible for this competition. Hand 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) Quilt/Wall Hangings entries must be solely made and machine quilted by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local (O.A.A.S.) Fair to be eligible for this competition.The Quilt/Wall hangings must have visible machine quilting.

Entries to be measured on the perimeter – total perimeter measurement to be 192” or 480 cm. Note: the article can be square, rectangular, etc.

Judging will occur at local Fairs and district level. A Provincial Grand Champion Quilt will be selected at the annual O.A.A.S Convention in February.

Upon making an entry into the O.A.A.S. Quilt Competition, the exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional activities related to the competition.

The winner’s name and pattern to be displayed at the Fair on a sign provided

by O.A.A.S. The winning O.A.A.S. Champion quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future District and/or Convention O.A.A.S. Provincial Competition.

LOCAL FAIR COMPETITIONS Each Local Fair is entitled to send only the Grand Champion (judged Best of Show of All Classes) 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 quilts in the District Competition.

NOTE: If an exhibitor wins Grand Champion or Best 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 Competition. 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 District Competition.

Local Homecraft Divisions are required to 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 Eligible Quilts for both Hand Quilting and Machine Quilting Classes. The Grand Champion and the Reserve Grand Champion are judged from All First and Second Prize Eligible Quilts.

DISTRICT COMPETITIONS Judging quilts at District Competition will be the responsibility of each O.A.A.S. District.

The First place winning quilts from District Competitions are eligible to enter the O.A.A.S. Annual Championship at the Annual Convention. In cases where the winner of the District First Prize Quilt decides not to enter Final Championship Competition, the Second Prize Quilt at the District Competition will be eligible.

Ribbons will be awarded at District level for First, Second and Third prize.

O.A.A.S COMPETITION The Entry judged BEST OF SHOW at the February Convention will be declared the ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES CHAMPIONSHIP QUILT. A GRAND PRIZE will be awarded and the Exhibitor will retain ownership of the quilt.

A Certificate and ribbon will also be awarded to the winner.

QUILTS The General Rules and Regulations as set out in the Needlecraft section must be followed. Unless otherwise specified, items in this section must be hand quilted and be a minimum of 60” x 84” (twin size). If you desire to participate in the O.A.A.S Annual Championship Quilt Competition, please adhere to the measurements and all information regarding the Competition as set out in the beginning of Needlecrafts, under ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES (O.A.A.S) ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP QUILT COMPETITION ELIGIBILITY, RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL CONDITIONS. Quilts - Hand Quilted To compete in the Grand Champion Quilt of the Year (see below) quilt must be a minimum of 324 inches, measured on the perimeter.

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Quilt, my first, any method Sample Quilt - quilt size may be different from above listed dimensions Quilt, made of scraps from previous sewing projects - please indicate what projects the scraps were from.

Quilt, any other kind. Must identify the uniqueness of this quilt, which makes it ineligible for the previous classes (ie) whole cloth, tied, tinner’s quilt.

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GRAND CHAMPION QUILT OF THE YEAR This quilt will be chosen from the Quilt section as listed above, to compete at District 5 Fall Annual Meeting. If it wins at District 5, it will then compete at the O.A.A.S Convention in Feb. See Eligibility, Rules and Regulations at the beginning of the Needlecrafts class. The exhibitor must advise the Needlecrafts committee, prior to judging, if the quilt has been chosen Grand Champion at another fair, in the current fair year.

NORTHCOTT FABRIC GRAND CHAMPION QUILT SPECIAL A fabric prize (valued at $50.00) will be donated by Northcott Fabric to the winner of the Grand Champion Quilt of the Year.

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HALTON HILLS QUILTERS GUILD SPECIAL Prize Money: 1st $10.00, 2nd $8.00, 3rd $7.00 18S Quilt, minimum size 60” x 80”, any design, hand or machine quilted, by either exhibitor or by another 19S Wall Quilt. Traditional design, not to exceed 200”, must be completely made and quilted by exhibitor.

20S Wall Quilt, Abstract or representational, not to exceed 200”, must be designed by exhibitor, will be judged on innovative design, unusual use of materials and stitches,piecing,embellishments as well as quilting and finishing.

21S Age 16 yrs & under Special – An article of quilting, must be completely made by exhibitor.

ACTON Y’S MENETTES SPECIAL Prizes donated by Acton Y’s Menettes ~ 1st $5.00, 2nd $3.00, 3rd $2.00 22S. Quilt – Lap size, minimum 36” square (any method) 23S. Small decorator quilt no larger than 18” square (any method) 2 BEE QUILTED SPECIAL Prizes donated by Lynn Tompkins 1st $10.00, 2nd $8.00, 3rd $7.00 Please write Long Arm Quilter’s name on back of entry tag 24S. Long arm quilt – pieced and long arm quilted.

Minimum size 240” perimeter. Quilt to be judged on piecing, colour and construction.

25S. Long arm quilt – appliquéd and long arm quilted.

Minimum size 240” perimeter. Quilt to be judged on appliqué, piecing, colour and construction JUDGE’S CHOICE - $20.00 PRIZE 26S. A Quilt or Quilted Item in Class 61, from sections 1 – 25S, which the Judge chooses to recognize for quality and overall appeal.

MISCELLANEOUS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Prizes: 1st $4.00, 2nd $3.00, 3rd $2.00 27. One crocheted doily, table topper, mounted 28. *Placemats, minimum of 2, with matching napkins, using theme 29. Buffet/piano/table runner, using at least one technique, embroidery, cross stitch, etc.

30. *Apron half, with matching oven mitts or pot holders, using theme 31* 1 pair Hand Towels with cross-stitch design, or appliquéd etc. using theme 32. *Hostess apron with bib, or BBQ apron, using theme. Must be made by exhibitor and include a handiwork design of your choice on the apron.

33. Quilt block, mounted 34. Any decorative item for the sewing room, kitchen or bathroom, using your scraps of fabric stash – please indicate what the previous projects were that resulted in the scraps 35. Any Household item not listed 36. Cushion, any type of handiwork

FABRICLAND DISTRIBUTORS INC. SPECIAL 37S. A $25.00 Gift Certificate from Fabricland Distributors Inc. will be awarded to the winner of the most points in the sections 27-32 inclusive. ** See page 27 for Community Challenge Special!!

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CHRISTMAS SECTION Prizes: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 38. A Christmas miniature wall- hanging, not to exceed 16” x 16” 39. An Advent calendar, any type of handiwork specific to needlecrafts 40. Christmas placemats, set of 4, not using panels 41. Any Christmas Craft applicable to Needlecrafts, not listed.

Class 61B- Needlecrafts COMMITTEE: Trish Somerville (519) 853-2101, Kendra Kellas, Helen Dubeau, Judy Burteney, Julia Roehrig All rules as outlined at the beginning of Needlecrafts will apply.

SEWING PROJECTS ADULTS’ WEARING APPAREL Prizes: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 42. Lined vest 43. Special Occasion garment, (Prom, Wedding) 1 piece 44. Suit or sport jacket 45. Shirt or blouse, casual 46. Outdoor coat or jacket 47. Skirt for daytime wear 48. Dress for daytime wear 49. An apparel accessory i.e.Sunhat, ball cap, gloves etc.

50. Handmade tote bag, purse, featuring at least one technique, embroidery, appliqué, etc.

51. *Crazy patch article using theme as inspiration 52. *A handmade article using *theme as inspiration, your choice 53. Pair of men’s pyjamas 54. Lady’s Nightie FABRICLAND DISTRIBUTORS INC. SPECIAL 55S. A $25.00 gift certificate from Fabricland Distributors Inc. will be awarded to the winner of the most points in the sections 42-54 inclusive.

CHILDREN’S WEARING APPAREL 56. Baby’s outfit, minimum 2 pieces 57. Child’s hat and mitts made from polar fleece 58. Baby’s special occasion outfit 59. Child’s jumper or skort up to size 6X 60. Christening Gown 61. Child’s overalls, up to size 6X 62. Child’s poncho 63. Child’s pair of pyjamas or nightie 64. *Baby’s bib, incorporating theme as inspiration 65. Baby’s blanket, max. 45”x45” 66. Child’s hooded towel

TRIANGLE SEWING CENTRE 67S. A $20.00 Gift Certificate from Triangle Sewing Centre in Guelph will be awarded to the winner of the most points in the Children’s Wearing Apparel and Miscellaneous Sewing Projects together, Sections 56-66.

RECYCLER’S SPECIAL Prizes donated by the Burtney family1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 68S. Something new from something old – a needlecraft article to be made from a previously used article. Creativity will be given special consideration, and a note must accompany entry identifying the previously used article.

KNITTED & CROCHETED APPAREL Prizes: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00

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KNITTED & CROCHETED ARTICLES Prizes: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 85. Afghan, crocheted 86. Afghan, knitted 87. Carriage cover, knitted or crocheted, min.

30” x 36” 88. Doll’s or Teddy Bears’ knitted or crocheted outfit, displayed on doll or bear, not to exceed 24”tall.

GEORGETOWN YARN AND CRAFTS SPECIAL 89S. A $10.00 voucher from Georgetown Yarn and Crafts will be awarded to the exhibitor with the most points in Section 69-88 NEEDLE CRAFT SPECIAL 90S. A special $20.00 prize will be donated by the Directors to the exhibitor winning the most points in the Needlecrafts classes

Class 62 - Arts and Crafts COMMITTEE IN CHARGE: Fran Morris (519 853-4985), Yvette Simpson, Pat Patterson ART A special $25 prize will be awarded to exhibitor with the most points in section 1-12 1. Architectural pencil sketch 2. One pen and ink with roughing 3. One pen & ink – without roughing 4. Original oil painting 5. Original acrylic painting 6. Chalk or pastel – any subject 7. Watercolour, still life, framed 8. Watercolour, landscape, framed 9. Pencil sketch – coloured 10. Pencil sketch - black 11. Collage mix media 12. Calligraphy – min. 10 words, any size and style of lettering NEEDLEWORK Prizes –1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 13. Article of needlepoint 14. Rug hooking, your choice of style, 15. Cross stitch picture, with frame 16. Article of beadwork (eg jewelry, fabric decoration) 17. Any needle work not listed ARTS AND CRAFTS 18. Scrapbooking Page – featuring Special occasion, indicate side to be judged - page to be enclosed in plastic cover 19. Paper Tole – ready to hang, not to exceed 24” 20. Halloween wreath, not to exceed 24” in diameter 21. Decorative door hanging suitable for Canada Day – any media 22. Dried Flower arrangement, not to exceed 14” x 14” 23. Decorated Easter egg 24. An Article of stained glass, not to exceed 12”

25. Handwork on plastic canvas 26. Decorated container for teacher 27. Decorated container 28. Decorated wine glass 29. Decorative article, to be named, made from recycled material (items to be listed) not to exceed 30” 30. Stone art, 1 piece, not to exceed 10” or 5 lbs or 2 kg 31. Any hobby or craft not listed, soft media 32. Any hobby or craft not listed, hard media 33. Thanksgiving centerpiece, not to exceed 12” long and 8” high 34. Homemade candle 35. Altered book 36. Toy for a child, not to exceed 30”, soft media 37. Toy for a child, not to exceed 30”, hard media 38. Ceramic item 39. Pottery item SILVERCREEK SPA THEME SPECIAL Best of Category will be awarded a $25.00 Gift Certificate for exhibits in section 40-46. ALL items in this category are to be theme or tag line related.

“Tractors - Harvesting 99 years of Success”.

40. *A kitchen item -usable or Decorative, not to exceed 24”, ready to use or hang, using theme 41. *Garden article e.g. welcome sign, ornament, etc. using theme 42. * Tractors-Harvesting 99 Years of Success” – still life on any surface – not to exceed 16” x 20” 43. *One small wooden box, (clasps, hinges, locks allowed) – decorated or designed with theme 44. *Wooden Welcome Sign used for any season – using theme or tag line

45. * Decorated book mark, using theme or tag line 46. * Any craft not listed, using theme or tag line CHRISTMAS ITEMS SECTION RULES: All articles must be clean • All Exhibits to be work of exhibitor and exhibitor only • Exhibitor may not exhibit the same article two years in a row • Amateurs only please Prizes 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00 3rd $3.00 48. Container decorated for Christmas (ie) jar, teacup, mug, etc 49. Door decoration (not wreath), any media, must be able to be hung 50. Gift bag 51. Wrapped Christmas gift 52. Christmas Stocking, any media 53. Decorated Christmas Tree - Handmade decorations only, decorations only to be judged.

Max 18” high 54. Christmas Decoration featuring Santa (ie) stuffed, sewn, painted 55. One Christmas Tree Ornament, any media 56. Christmas craft from a kit. - Packaging to be included.

57. Christmas Angel or Angels 58. Hand made Greeting card (not computer generated) 59. Advent craft, any media 60. Any Christmas craft or hobby not listed, not to exceed 18” ARTS & CRAFTS SPECIAL 60S. A special $20.00 prize will be awarded to the exhibitor winning the most points in the Arts & Crafts class

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Class 62A - Arts and Crafts Seniors Exhibitors must be 60 years of age to exhibit in this section Rules and information same as Crafts & Hobbies No drawstrings or ribbons on children/baby items Prizes – 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00 1.

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Knitted dish cloths (min 2) Crocheted dish cloths (min 2) Knitted Child’s hat Crocheted child’s hat Mounted crotched doily Child’s Toy - Knitted Child’s Tory - Crocheted Any craft not listed –hard medium, (ie) wood Any craft not listed – soft medium, (ie) fabric

KAY LYNCH MEMORIAL SPECIAL 19S. $10.00 prize will by donated by Kathryn Lynch to the exhibitor receiving the most points in Seniors’ class 62A #1-18

Class 62B - Amateur Photography COMMITTEE IN CHARGE: Cathy Gerrow (519) 853-1424, Pat Allen Section Rules: All photography must be securely mounted on white Bristol board or white construction paper with a border no wider than 1 ½ inches Exhibitor tags must be attached to the top right hand corner Maximum print size is 4” x 6” and photos may be colour or monochrome, unless otherwise stated. Photos must have been taken by the person exhibiting them.

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Photography Special 36S. A special $20.00 prize will be awarded to the exhibitor winning the most

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Class 63 - Group Displays COMMITTEE IN CHARGE: Sherrill Macpherson (519-853-0895) Rules and Information: 1. Open to all 2011-2012 4H Clubs 2. 40” of table space will be provided to each club.

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Exhibits must be arranged by 11:00 am on Thursday Sept.13. No article may be removed before 5:00pm on Sunday Sept. 16.

All entries will receive $20.00

Class 64 - Children’s School Work COMMITTEE IN CHARGE: Sherrill Macpherson (519-853-0895) Charlene Burnett & Andrea Longo Section Rules: • No entry fee • All work must have been done since the 2011 Fall Fair.

• Grades based on child’s standing as of June 2012.

• Winning entries only to be displayed.

• All work should be done by one person, unless specified.

• Only five entries from one grade • All entries must be submitted through a school • All 3D projects must be done by one person, unless specified.

• Where possible place completed ticket on top left hand corner, showing name of school.

• Only one entry per person, for any one article • Entries not following the rules will be automatically disqualified.

Judging takes place Tuesday Sept. 11th at 7:00 pm * ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BETWEEN 4:00 AND 5:00 ON TUESDAY SEPT 11TH

PRIMARY (Grades K-3) PRINTING OR WRITING Prizes 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.75, 3rd $1.50, 4th $1.25, 5th $1.00 Selection – Acquired from Committee Rep. Grade 1 Grade 2

Grade 3

– Print script, 2 spaces high – Print Script, 1 space high or cursive writing 2 spaces high – Writing, 1 space high

WORKBOOKS Prizes 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.75, 3rd $1.50, 4th $1.25, 5th $1.00 A. 1) Science 2) Journal 3) Social Studies B. 1) Math 2) Spelling 3) Writing / Printing No commercially prepared books. Must be a completed workbook.

ART Prizes 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.75, 3rd $1.50, 4th $1.25, 5th $1.00 Exhibits limited to five articles per grade in each of the three categories.

Size is not to be larger than 45 x 60 cm, including mounting.

STORY Prizes 1st $3.00, 2nd. $2.00, 3rd $1.00, 4th $1.00, 5th $1.00 Best original story written by a student.

Grade 1 & 2 ~ 50 word min – 100 word max Grade 3 ~ 100 word min – 200 word max Subject - Teachers Choice

Subject – Teachers’ Choice Categories: a) crayon, b) pastel, c) paint, d) cut & paste, e) any other media, excluding abstract • All categories above include special education

Essay to be certified by a teacher that it is the work of the student.

• A plaque donated by Sherrill & Bruce Macpherson on behalf of Mrs. V.Smith will be presented & kept by the overall winner.

POETRY (Original by student) Prizes 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.75, 3rd $1.50, 4th $1.25, 5th $1.00 COMPUTER (any article produced from a computer) Prizes 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.75, 3rd $1.50, 4th $1.25, 5th $1.00 Size is not to be larger than 45 x 60 cm, including mounting.

Subject – Teachers’ Choice

JUNIOR (Grades 4-6) WRITING Prizes 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.75, 3rd $1.50, 4th $1.25, 5th $1.00 Selection – Acquired from Committee Rep. Grade 4 – Writing, one space high Grade 5 – Writing Grade 6 – Writing

ABSTRACT DESIGN Prizes 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.75, 3rd $1.50, 4th $1.25, 5th $1.00 Size not to be larger than 45 x 60 cm, including mounting.

Subject – Teachers’ Choice, any media

WORKBOOKS Prizes 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.75, 3rd $1.50, 4th $1.25, 5th $1.00 A 1) Science 2) Journal 3) Social Studies

DIMENSIONAL EXHIBITS Prizes 1st $3.00, 2nd.$2.00, 3rd $1.00, 4th $1.00, 5th $1.00 Grade JK and SK Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3

B. 1) Math 2) Spelling 3) Writing No commercially prepared books. Must be a completed workbook.

BRISTOL BOARD PROJECTS OR DISPLAY Prizes 1st $3.00, 2nd. $2.00, 3rd $1.00, 4th $1.00, 5th $1.00 Size not to be larger than 90 x 60 cm Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Project to be certified by teacher that it is the work of the students.

ART Prizes 1st $2.00, 2nd. $1.75, 3rd $1.50, 4th $1.25, 5th $1.00 Exhibits limited to five articles per grade in each of the three categories.

Size is not to be larger than 45 x 60 cm, including mounting.

Subject – Teachers’ Choice Categories: a) crayon, b) watercolour c) paint, d) pencil sketch, e) any other media, excluding abstract POETRY (Original by student) Prizes 1st $2.00, 2nd. $1.75, 3rd $1.50, 4th $1.25, 5th $1.00

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Class 64 - Children’s School Work continued

COMPUTER (any article produced from a computer) Prizes 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.75, 3rd $1.50, 4th $1.25, 5th $1.00 Size is not to be larger than 45 x 60 cm, including mounting.

Subject – Teachers’ Choice ABSTRACT DESIGN Prizes 1st $2.00, 2nd.$1.75, 3rd $1.50, 4th $1.25, 5th $1.00 Size is not to be larger than 45 x 60 cm, including mounting.

Subject–Teachers’ Choice, any media DIMENSIONAL EXHIBITS Prizes 1st $3.00, 2nd.$2.00, 3rd $1.00, 4th $1.00, 5th $1.00 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 BRISTOL BOARD PROJECTS OR DISPLAY Prizes 1st $3.00, 2nd $2.00, 3rd $1.00, 4th $1.00, 5th $1.00 Exhibits limited to THREE per grade – one or more students Size not to be larger than 90 x 60 cm Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Project to be certified by teacher that it is the work of the students.

STORY Prizes 1st $3.00, 2nd $2.00, 3rd $1.00, 4th $1.00, 5th $1.00 Best original story written by a student.

Gr. 4~100 word min–200 word max Gr. 5~200 word min–400 word max Gr. 6~200 word min–400 word max Subject - Teachers Choice Three entries from each grade

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Essay to be certified by a teacher that it is the work of the student.

• A plaque donated by Sherrill & Bruce Macpherson on behalf of Mrs. V.Smith will be presented & kept by the overall winner.

DIMENSIONAL EXHIBITS Prizes 1st $3.00, 2nd $2.00, 3rd $1.00, 4th $1.00, 5th $1.00 Grade 7 Grade 8

INTERMEDIATE (Grades 7 & 8)

BRISTOL BOARD PROJECTS OR DISPLAY Prizes 1st $3.00, 2nd $2.00, 3rd $1.00, 4th $1.00, 5th $1.00 Exhibits limited to TWO per grade – one or more students Size not to be larger than 90 x 60 cm

Attention Intermediate Teachers – ALL workbooks (science, math, history & journals are eligible for judging) Prizes 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.75, 3rd $1.50, 4th $1.25, 5th $1.00 ART Prizes 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.75, 3rd $1.50, 4th $1.25, 5th $1.00 Exhibits limited to five articles per grade in each of the three categories.

Size is not to be larger than 45 x 60 cm, including mounting.

Subject – Teachers’ Choice Categories: a) crayon, b) watercolour, c) paint, d) pencil sketch, e) any other media, excluding abstract POETRY (Original by student) Prizes 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.75, 3rd $1.50, 4th $1.25, 5th $1.00 COMPUTER (any article produced from a computer) Prizes 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.75, 3rd $1.50, 4th $1.25, 5th $1.00 Size not to be larger than 45 x 60 cm, including mounting.

Subject – Teachers’ Choice ABSTRACT DESIGN Prizes 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.75, 3rd $1.50, 4th $1.25, 5th $1.00 Size not to be larger than 45 x 60 cm, including mounting.

Subject – Teachers’ Choice, any media

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Grade 7 Grade 8 Project to be certified by teacher that it is the work of the students.

STORY Prizes 1st $3.00, 2nd $2.00, 3rd $1.00, 4th $1.00, 5th $1.00 Best original story written by a student.

Gr. 7 ~ 400 word min –500 word max Gr. 8 ~ 400 word min –500 word max Subject - Teachers Choice Three entries from each grade • A plaque donated by Sherrill & Bruce Macpherson on behalf of Mrs. V.Smith will be presented & kept by the overall winner.

NON COMPETITIVE DISPLAYS A donation of $20.00 to each school making an entry.

Display may include arts, crafts, etc. To be erected Wednesday or Thursday afternoon or evening.

Area for display is approx. 4’ x 28” wall space.

School work judging takes place Tuesday Sept. 11th at 7:00 pm

* ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BETWEEN 4:00 AND 5:00 ON TUESDAY SEPT 11TH

D$ D

Dollar Stretcher Daze

Have Fun at the

Acton Fall Fair 8 Main Street North, Acton Ontario L7J 1W1 Tel: 519-853-9615 Fax: 519-853-9277

254 Main St. N. Bus: (519) 853-3966 Acton, ON L7J 1W9 Fax: (519) 853-0395 www.rmconstruction.ca info@rmconstruction.ca

102 Main Street South, Georgetown

905.877.9229 Moving to 122 Mill Street East, Acton

519.853.5300 Remember: All entries MUST be tagged and placed, ready for judging by 11:00 am on Thursday Sept. 13.

Entries cannot be accepted late. We will also accept entries Wed. Sept 12th between 7:00 and 9:00 pm.

ENTER EARLY! Submit your entry form early to have your tags prepared for you.

Entry forms can be dropped off at the fair office, mailed or e-mailed in. Then just pick up your tags when bringing

in your items to exhibit!

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Acton Fall Fair Colouring Contest 2012 Tractors - Harvesting 99 years of Success

Rules & Regulations: Pictures may be submitted to Customer Service at Sobey’s on or before Wednesday, September 12, 2012 or to the Dufferin Rural Heritage Building in Prospect Park on Tuesday, September 11h (7 – 9 pm) or Thursday, September 13h (8:30 - 11 am).

Age Goups:

5 years and under 6 – 8 years old 9 – 11 years old

Prizes:

First Prize – 25 mid-way ride tickets Second Prize – 15 mid-way ride tickets Third Prize – 10 mid-way ride tickets

There will be a first, second and third prize winner selected from each age group. Winners will be contacted by telephone on September 14th to arrange for prize pick up.

The pictures will be displayed at the Acton Fall Fair in the Dufferin Rural Heritage Building in Prospect Park. Pictures become the property of the Acton Agricultural Society and will not be returned after the fair. If you wish to retain your ribbon, it must be picked up between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Sunday, September 16th.

Name:

Age:

Address:

Phone No.:

Please print neatly so we are able to contact you if you are a winner.

For additional copies of the colouring contest picture, please visit ort website at www.actonfair.ca

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Please accept my best wishes on the 99th year of the Acton Fall Fair.

The Acton Fall Fair owes its success to the efforts of the many organizers, volunteers, sponsors and participants.

I look forward to seeing you there. Enjoy!

Michael Chong, M.P. Wellington-Halton Hills Toll Free to Riding Office 1-866-878-5556 www.michaelchong.ca chongm@parl.gc.ca

Holcim Canada’s Together for Communities Employee Volunteer Initiative In 2012, Holcim Canada celebrates the centennial of its parent company, Holcim Ltd., and the launch of the Together for Communities volunteer initiative to commemorate this important milestone.

For more information about this initiative or how your community organization can get involved, please visit www.holcim.ca

100 years of Strength. Performance. Passion.