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Erin Agricultural Society proudly presents the

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMISSION TO GROUNDS.......................................3 PRIVACY OF INFORMATION.....................................3 PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM........................................4 TROPHY DONORS..................................................13 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE.........................................18 ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY...............................19 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS............................ 19 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS............................... 19 COMMITTEE HEADS......................................... 20 STANDING & FAIR COMMITTEES....................... 21 PRESIDENTS, SECRETARIES, TREASURERS, MANAGERS, QUEENS/AMBASSADORS............. 23 ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.......................... 23 GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS.....................25 AMBASSADOR OF THE FAIR’S MESSAGE................27 JUNIOR AMBASSADOR’S MESSAGE.......................28 AMBASSADOR COMPETITION................................29 BABY SHOW.........................................................31 AG ROADSIDE DISPLAY COMPETITION...................32 GOAT SHOW..........................................................33 SHEEP...................................................................35 MARKET LAMBS...................................................36 HEAVY HORSE SHOW............................................37 REGISTERED HAFLINGER SHOW............................40 HEAVY HORSE DRAW............................................41 ONTARIO BARREL RACING SHOW..........................42 PONIES.................................................................43 WELSH PONY CLASSES.................................... 43 SPORTPONIES................................................. 46 GAITED HORSE SHOW...........................................48 OPEN HORSE SHOW..............................................50 HUNTER/JUMPER SHOW.......................................53 DAIRY CATTLE.......................................................56 RULES FOR ALL DAIRY CLASSES........................ 56 THE GRAND RIVER JERSEY ASSOCIATION PARISH SHOW................................................. 57 ERIN 4-H CALF CLUB........................................ 60 WELLINGTON COUNTY DAIRY CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS SHOWMAN ............................ 60 4-HER’S LITTLE ROYAL..................................... 60 4-H DISPLAY COMPETITION...................................62 BEEF CATTLE.........................................................63 BREED CLASSES............................................... 63 YOUTH OPEN SHOWMANSHIP......................... 63 ALL BREED SHOW............................................ 64 PUREBRED CLASS SPECIALS............................. 65 GALLOWAY JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP................ 65 ALL BEEF BREED SPECIALS............................... 66 4-H INTER-CLUB & MARKET BEEF SHOW.......... 68 SHOWMANSHIP CLINIC................................... 68

ERIN 4-H BEEF CLUB........................................ 69 4-H INTER-CLUB BEEF SHOW........................... 69 WELLINGTON COUNTY 4-H BEEF CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS SHOWMAN..................................71 MARKET BEEF SHOW............................................71 4-H IN WELLINGTON COUNTY: 4-H IS 4U...............72 POULTRY DISPLAY.................................................72 DEMOLITION DERBY.............................................73 ADVANCE MIDWAY RIDE TICKETS..........................74 WEEKEND SCHEDULE............................................75 BUDSON FARM & FEED EQUINE TENT....................80 AGRICULTURAL AWARENESS TENT........................81 RABBIT & CAVY SHOW..........................................81 VINTAGE TRACTOR SHOW......................................84 LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR PULL..........................85 TRUCK PULL.........................................................87 TRACTOR PULL......................................................88 HAY......................................................................90 GRAIN..................................................................91 HOMECRAFT PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE.....................92 HOMECRAFT DIVISION RULES...............................94 ROOTS AND VEGETABLES/FRUIT............................96 GIANT PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF................................99 GIANT PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST...................101 GIANT VEGETABLE WEIGH-OFF............................102 RURAL PRODUCTS..............................................103 FLOWERS............................................................104 CLOTHING...........................................................106 KNITTED AND CROCHETED ARTICLES...................108 CANNING............................................................109 QUILTING............................................................113 HOBBIES AND CRAFTS, NEEDLEWORK.................117 WOODWORKING.................................................120 FINE ART.............................................................121 PHOTOGRAPHY...................................................123 ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES............................125 BAKING..............................................................127 JUNIOR CRAFTS..................................................131 YOUTH POSTER COMPETITION.............................135 SPECIAL NEEDS...................................................136 JUNIOR FOODS....................................................138 OAAS CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE COMPETITION....140 OAAS PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION...................141 OAAS PHOTO CONTEST........................................142 SCHOOL EXHIBITS...............................................143 GENTLE BEN’S PET SHOW...................................144 KIDS FARMERS FIELD DAY & FARMERS OLYMPICS... 145 PEDAL TRACTOR PULL.........................................145 HORSE SHOE PITCH.............................................146 3

ADMISSION TO GROUNDS As there were no membership fees deducted from prize money in 2015, EVERYONE MUST PAY TO GET INTO THE FAIR. No “One Day Member” passes will be sent out.

4-H Members are eligible for entry when they present their 2016 Membership card to the gate keepers.

Concession/vendors, Fair Board Directors and Life Members will be provided with one bracelet that is to be worn on their wrist in order to be admitted onto the grounds.

Admission to the fair is $10 for 13 years and over, $5 for ages 5-12. Weekend passes are $30 which includes Friday night, Saturday all day and Saturday night, Sunday all day and Sunday night and Monday. Thursday is admission by donation.

Only appropriate passes will be accepted by gate keepers. For further information, please call the Secretary, Eileen Brown, at 519-833-2808.

PRIVACY OF INFORMATION “Any information collected by the Erin Agricultural Society regarding members, exhibitors, commercial exhibitors, sponsors, directors and any other persons related directly to the business of the Erin Agricultural Society and the Erin Fall Fair, will be solely used for the purposes of promotion of the Erin Agricultural Society and the Erin Fall Fair, and for the maintenance of their files and data base. Any member, exhibitor, commercial exhibitor, sponsor or director realizes that when they agree to take part in the Erin Agricultural Society and the Erin Fall Fair, that their names may be published for these reasons only. None of this information whatsoever will be sold or transferred to any outside party for any reason.”

Erin Agricultural Society

Box 906, 184-190 Main Street, Erin, Ontario N0B 1T0 www.erinfair.ca Fax: 519-833-0673 • Phone: 519-833-2808

In Memoriam

Barry Rathbun

Long Time Fair Supporter 4

Marjorie Gillespie Life Member

PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM 2016 Partners of the Erin Agricultural Society Community Builders

Contribution of $5,000 and above Chantler’s Environmental Services Ltd., Hillsburgh Corus Entertainment – CJOY and Magic FM, Guelph Stewart’s Equipment Ltd., Erin Snow Brothers Contracting, Erin Town of Erin

Diamond Partners

Contribution of $2,500 to $4,999 Blackstock Ford Lincoln Sales Ltd., Orangeville Brighten-Up, Erin Budson Farm & Feed Company, Erin CHYM, 96.7 & Country 106.7, Kitchener CKNX Radio, Wingham Ken Keeler Electric, Erin Music 21, Bolton Rapid Rentals, Erin Robertson Amusements Ltd., Orangeville Robinson, Lott & Brohman, Fergus Roy-Al Rentals, Guelph Scotiabank, Orangeville Town of Erin Firefighters, Erin/Hillsburgh

Emerald Partners

Contribution of $1500 - $2499 Bayshore Broadcasting, Orangeville Central Disposal, Hillsburgh Connect Equipment Corp., Rockwood Grand River Agricultural Society, Elora Halton Crushed Stone, Erin James Dick Construction Limited, Bolton 5

Platinum Partners

Contribution of $1000 - $1499 Brennan Haulage, Erin Denise Dilbey, Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty Brokerage Erin Community Radio Inc. Fairhaven Farm, Gainor Family Headwaters Plumbing, Grand Valley Hillsburgh Foodland, Hillsburgh Jay-Lor Fabricating Inc., East Garafraxa Mark & Kevin Latam, Sales Reps Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty Marc’s Valu Mart, Erin Mark Wilson’s Better Used Cars, Guelph McEnery Real Estate, Erin McKinnon Timber Mart, Hillsburgh Paradise Farms, Caledon Premier Equipment Ltd., Ospringe Spandreltech Ltd., Erin System Fencing Ltd., Rockwood Teak Barn, Ospringe TD Canada Trust, Erin The Perry Family/Sensyst The Wellington Advertiser, Fergus Tim Hortons, Erin

Gold Partners

Contribution of $500 - $999 Ann Shanahan Remax Real Estate Centre ATB Accounting, Erin Battlefield Equipment, Guelph Bird Fuels, Orangeville Brad Bruce & Family, Ospringe Cavalier Transport Inc., Bolton CIBC Conrad & Arlene Wheildon, Erin 6

County of Wellington Doug Leitch Enterprises Ltd., Acton Ellen Thomson, Rockwood Erin Canadian Legion Erin Community Centre Erin Heights Golf and Country Club Erin Hills Dental Erin District Lions Club Inc. Fit You Studio, Erin Graham Animal Hospital, Hillsburgh Grand Valley Fortifiers Hazel Designs Makeup & Art Studio Hillsburgh Feed and Supplies Ltd. J. R. Finnie, OLS, Erin Jacqueline Guagliardi, Broker Royal LePage, RCR Realty Jim’s Towing/JRC Recycling Joyce Veterinary Services, Hillsburgh Julia & Mike Whalen, Sales Reps Pioneer Hi-Bred, Orton June & Craig Switzer Kirk’s Barbershop, Erin Len’s Mill Stores Liz Crighton, Remax Real Estate Centre MacMaster Pontiac Buick, Orangeville Medieval Times Mildred Lang, Hillsburgh Mountainview Residence, Georgetown NRD Farms Limited, Hillsburgh Neilson Cabinet Works, Erin Pam Breese Photographer, Acton Sanderson Metal Recovery Secure Towing, Erin Shepherd Lawn Care, Georgetown U-Neek Signs, Kevin Morrison, Erin Valentine Services, Erin 7

Silver Partners

Contribution of $250 - $499 Giant Vegetable Growers of Ontario A.O. Wilson Halwell Mutual Insurance Co. Alice Millen-Reese Harrow Metal Specialties Inc. Royal LePage, RCR Realty Headwaters Financial Group Ltd. Arthurs Fuel Inc. Hillsburgh Community Centre Bank of Montreal, Acton Holtom’s Bakery Barbour Equine Vet Service, Dr. Ruth Barbour Hound House Boarding Bold Canine Inc. ITB Transport, Toni Maccuci Bonarrow Greenhouses Jay’s Automotive Butcher Family Funeral Home Leslie Sand and Gravel Butcher Furniture Mark Freure Hay Sales Carol & Tim Burton Minerva’s Spa & Boutique CarQuest Erin Inc. McArthur-Bessey Auctions Charlie & Joyce Rayner P & L Accounting Service Chricket and Mac Yule Patti and Rob Klein Christine Butchart CFP R.F.P. FDS Porcupine’s Quill Creature Quest, Hillsburgh Ray Stanton & Family, Hockley Valley Breweries Darlene & Pete Terry Rick & Wanda Bates Darryl Boynton, Rob’s Automotive Services Hockey Canada Regional Centre RBC, Erin and Hillsburgh Branches Denny’s Bus Lines Ltd. Ryan/Petrie Family Don’s Auto Electric Silver Creek Aquaculture Inc. Encore Promotional Products Swift Creek Energy Corp.

Erin Advocate The Gas Man Erin Auto Recyclers The Village Green Erin Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Torburgh Enterprises Everdale Farm Treehaven Forks Bicycle Shop Woolwich Dairy Gara Farm Buildings Inc. Wroth European Auto George Paolucci, Edward Jones Georgetown Market Place 8

Bronze Partners

Contribution of $100 - $249 Dufferin Cattlemen’s Association Dufferin Veterinary Services Dutch Boy Cleaning, Erin Ed Peavoy Septic Pumping Elinor & Ron Fuller Erin Paint & Supplies Erin Pharmacy Erin Small Engines Erin Tennis Club Erin Village Convenience & Flowers Garry and Eileen Brown Gay Lea Foods George and Gwen McArthur Georgetown Toyota Sales Gorter’s Roll-Off Service Greenhawk Harness & Equestrian Supplies Grober Nutrition Hairway to Heaven Hallmark Toyota Hannah’s Hillsburgh Lions Club Hillsburgh Snow Roamers Holly Hartery Holmes Agro In Memory of Donald Jackson - Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Ferguson Jess for You Café and Baked Goods Jim & Susan Peavoy, In Memory of Lloyd & Lillie Peavoy Joan Murray Jodi Pendry, Massage Therapist and Associates John Longstreet Building and Renovating Ltd.

Acu-Tec Inspection & Service Ltd. Al & Suzette McClughan Andy Morrison Bailey’s Ice Cream Barb & Keith Switzer Bahr Saddlery Ltd. Beaverwood Farm, Kristen Brunner Bistro Riviere Blake Fuller Bryan’s Fuel Bulk Barn, Orangeville Busholme Inn Carol Mitchell, Investors Group Carol Pollock Cassie Maple Products Castle Controls Ltd. Coats & Clark Canada Comolea Farms, Kim Mournahan Cor-Dawn Farms Country Fair Baking Country Crops Country Garden Concrete Cruise Holidays David’s Restaurant Decor Solutions Furniture and Design Debi Clare Delill’s Auto Collision Diane Staples, Collabrative Family/Divorce & Equine Lawyer Dominion Mini-Storage Plus Inc. Dr. Jon Walcott Dr. Katrina Kulhay 9

Ron & Donna Hawkins S. Burnett & Associates Scott Reinhart “Trailer Sales” Sharpe Farm Supplies Sinopoli Tack Shoppe Sobey’s Orangeville South 88 Spinrite Factory Outlet Station Road Co-op Nursery School Suzanne and Gary Whaley Swackhammer Veterinary Services The Friendly Chef Adventures The Spa @ Belfountain The Township of Guelph/Eramosa TSC - Orangeville Ultramar Gas Station Wellington Federation of Agriculture Wellington County Livestock Emergency Response Westside Grill Wildwinds Golf Course Woodrill Ltd. Zehrs, Orangeville

John Wright John and Wendy McDougall Judy’s Restaurant Kennedy House Larry Cox Lee’s House, Home Daycare Lori’s Nails & Spa Manuel Tavares, Dominion Farms Manulife Securities, Scott Keir McEnery Insurance Brokers MSN Automotive Repair Inc. Neil & Gail Baldwin & Family No Green Pools Orangeville Salt & Soil Supply Inc. Parkland Cattle Co. Paul Fischbach Trimming and Horse Shoeing Pearly Whites, Kelly Kirk Rayburn Construction Ltd. Rob & Cheryl Fletcher Robert Harper, Lawyer Robert Routliffe LLB Robert Noble Septic Pumping Ltd. Rodgers Esso and Convenience

Friends of the Fair

Contribution of $10 - $99 Ann Reatherford Avalon Retirement Centre Barth Cleaning Centre Bernardin Beth Broderick Blaine Richardson Custom Cutting & Baling

Bluebird Café Boston Pizza Calerin (Golf North) Canadian Wool Growers Co-Op Cathie Keeler Century Church Theatre 10

Cindy Storey Coffee Time Colleen Lloyd Coningsby W.I. Credit River Motor Co. Crosby’s Molasses Cynthia Rabstein

Daferner’s Deli Dapper Dogs David & Noreen Knight Davis Feed & Farm Debora’s Chocolates Dr. Jane Hosdil EastGen Epiphany Erin Horticultural Society Erin Village Quilters Exterior Expressions Fabricland Frabert’s Fresh Food Gee Tee’s Gelly Filled Nail Salon Gillian Robinette Glenda Reilly Gwenda’s Upholstery Helen Meyer

Pizza Momma Mia Hillsburgh Horticultural Society Orangeville Fire Equipment Hillsburgh Rest Home Quick Pik Convenience & Variety Hon. Michael Chong M.P. Respan Products Inc. In Memory of Frances Leslie (C & A Wheildon) River Run Centre In Memory of Selco Landscape Wendy McHugh Shoeless Joe’s Jean Denison Snowberry Botanicals Inc. Kathleen Smith Sprit Tree Estate Cidery Ken Graham Staples, Orangeville Larry & Margaret Subway Sandwiches Barnstaple Ted Arnott M.P.P. Lord Dufferin Centre The Weathervane Mark’s, Orangeville Theatre Orangeville Marissa Mallais Tin Roof Cafe Mary Maxim Town Line Fish & Chips Mary Wall Montana’s Pat Clarke

Joining the Partnership Program By becoming a partner of The Erin Fall Fair, you will enjoy the recognition of the community and visitors of the fair. The satisfaction of participation in the growth and development of our community will offer unforeseen rewards.

We are pleased to be able to showcase our Partners in several key areas of our fair. Partners are categorized into specific levels with each level offering new rewards. These levels can be attained by any combination of product, service, or monetary donations.

If you would like more information concerning our Partnership Program please contact Eileen Brown, Secretary at 519-833-2808, fax 519-833-0673 or by email: secretary@erinfair.ca We will be offering tours for prospective partners throughout our 2016 Erin Fall Fair and would be delighted to help you fit into our program. We look forward to seeing you at the Fair.

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Thank you to the Sponsors of our Indoor and Outdoor Events Music 21 Erin Advocate 1460 CJOY/MAGIC 106.1 N.R.D. Farms Limited Erin Community Radio 88.1 Liz Crighton, Remax Real Estate Centre Inc. Pete and Darlene Terry Erin District Lions Club Arthurs Fuel Inc. Porcupine’s Quill Inc. Erin Heights Golf and Country Club Bailey’s Ice Cream Rapid Rentals Erin Hills Dental Bayshore Broadcasting Robert Harper, Barrister and Solicitor Everdale Farm Butcher Family Funeral Home Robert Loutliffe LLB Gorter’s Roll-off Budson’s Farm and Feed Robinson, Lott & Brohman Halwell Mutual Insurance Company Cavalier Transport Rodgers Esso and Convenience Store Harrow Metal Spec. Inc. Central Disposal Royal Bank, Headwaters Plumbing Chantler’s Environmental Hillsburgh & Erin Branches Hillsburgh Rest Home Christine Butchart, Roy-Al Rentals Limited R.F.P., CFP, FDS James Dick Scott Keir, Construction Limited CIBC Manulife Securities Keeler Electric Connect Farm Equipment Scotiabank Lord Dufferin Centre Country Crops Snow Brothers Contracting Main Street Radio County of Wellington TD Bank Mark and Kevin Latam, Denny’s Bus Lines Town of Erin Diane Staples, Collaborative Sales Rep, Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty Township of Family/Divorce & Equine Guelph/Eramosa McEnery Insurance Brokers Doug Leitch Enterprise Ltd. Ultramar Gas Station McEnery Real Estate Dutch Boy Carpet Cleaning U-Neek Signs, McKinnon Timber Mart Ed Peavoy Septic Services Kevin Morrison Mountainview Ed Stewart’s Equipment Residence & Terrace

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TROPHY DONORS Agri-Brands Purina Arthurs Fuel Inc. Trophy Benham Memorial Trophy Charles Binnie Memorial Trophy Cor Dawn Farms Cox Family in Memory of Jeanette Cox Davis Family in Memory of Kassie Davis Donna Reed Memorial Trophy Ed Stewart Memorial Trophy E.F. Muirhead Trophy Erin Research in Memory of Jeannie Butcher Fairhaven Farm, Gainor Family Gladys Keeler Award Griffin Memorial Trophy Howard Black Memorial Howard Dill Trophy, Conrad Wheildon ITB Transport ITB (Toni Mattucci) Jakob and Jean Pedersen Memorial Kassie Davis Memorial Trophy Ken Keeler Electric

Kintyre Farm, Vivianne MacDonald Lang Park Farms, In Memory of Lloyd Lang Lionel Leach Memorial, Blackwood Acres Mark Wilson, Better Used Cars Ralph Parkinson Memorial Trophy Paradise Farms, Shane Baghai Parkland Cattle H. Nykamp Oak Knoll Farms in Memory of Doug and Peggy Gregson Perch-Lan Farms, in Memory of David Leitch Ray Stanton & Family, Hockley Valley Breweries RBC Royal Bank, Business Banking Centre R.D. Graham Memorial Ross Mack Memorial Trophy Sherwood Taylor Production Trophy Dorothy Smith Memorial Trophy Sinclair Memorial in Memory of James D. Sinclair Waterloo, Wellington, Dufferin Jersey Association Inc.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Greetings and welcome to the fast approaching 166th Erin Fall Fair. It is my pleasure to welcome you and all of your neighbours to this fabulous community event themed “From Field to Fork”.

Our many committees have been working hard to put together events and displays that appeal to rural and urban folks alike. Thursday’s Giant vegetable competition is sure to draw some of Canada’s best growers with a prize of $12,000 available for Canada’s first one ton Pumpkin. Being the “Preview to the Royal” means all weekend long, the Barns, Tents and show rings will be full of the best livestock from around the province. The track is forever popular with the Truck & Tractor Pulls, the always spectacular Demo Derby, followed by amazing fireworks, on Sunday night. Many entertainers fill our two stages and grounds with music, dance, comedy and feats of amazing accomplishments for every one to enjoy. And finally, Robertson’s Amusements, once again will be providing, what we feel is, the best amusement park in Ontario.

This is one time during the year when the local agricultural industry comes together to educate the public on rural life, so I hope you will come and enjoy what we have to offer.

We also offer to the community a Farmers Market on Friday evenings at the Fair Grounds from June 24 to September 30. This year we are very pleased to be able to host the R.C.M.P Musical Ride for two shows on September 10th in the North Horse Ring, with the horses being stabled in our barns for public viewing from Friday, September 9th to Sunday, September 11th. We are also offering a BBQ chicken dinner on September 10th between the shows in the exhibits hall. Tickets are available on line at erinfair.ca.

I would like to thank all of our sponsors, without your support, this fair would not be possible. To fair visitors, please support the businesses that support us and make our community what it is. Thank you to all of the volunteers, directors, executive and their families who put countless hours into organizing these events.

Thank you, Rob Klein 2016 EAS President P.S. Don’t forget to get your 50/50 tickets; you could be the next big winner. 2015’s winner went home with just over $10 000.

Photos of Agricultural Society President, Ambassadors and Directors courtesy of Pam Breese Photographer.

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ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY 2016 Board of Directors

Left to right

Back row: Brenda Lothmann, Jamie Cheyne, Roy Bulizo, Andy Reid, Chuck McKee, Sara Parkinson, Brad Bruce Middle row: Kim Ross, Carla Butcher, Robin Brooks (Homecraft 1st Vice President), Elinor Fuller (Homecraft President), Patti Klein, Virginia Pantling, Samantha Spinks, Leslie Cook Front row: Dwayne Gregson (1st Vice President), Joanne Gregson (Treasurer), Rob Klein (President), Eileen Brown (Secretary), Rod Perry (2nd Vice President) Absent: Jordan Pederson, Glenn Snow, Laurel Johnstone, Alexa Avelar, Matt Francisco, Rob Fletcher, Cody Leitch, Greg Whaley, John Ross, Sarah Warn, Jennifer Girvin (Past President)

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OFFICERS: Past President President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary Treasurer

Jennifer Girvin Rob Klein Dwayne Gregson Rod Perry Eileen Brown Joanne Gregson

519-787-8177 519-843-7055 519-829-9488 416-347-8971 519-928-3083 705-429-7782

Erin Agricultural Society Office: Tel: 519-833-2808 or Fax: 519-833-0673 184-190 Main Street, Box 906, Erin, Ontario N0B 1T0 19

COMMITTEE HEADS Main Board Committees Agriculture Awareness Dwayne Gregson 519-829-9488 Agricultural Roadside Display Mary Ross 519-833-7289 Ambassador of the Fair Sara Parkinson 226-820-0766 Antique Tractor Display Craig Switzer 519-855-4201 Baby Show Krystal Cullen 905-729-3852 Barrel Racing Carol Robertson 519-855-4770 Beef Cattle Leslie Cook 519-820-4104 4-H’ers Little Royal Brenda Lothmann 519-855-4841 Demolition Derby Carla Butcher 519-829-0612 Equine Tent Budson’s Farm Supply 519-833-2002

Hobbies & Crafts, Gaited Horse Show Pedal Tractor Pull Needlework & Kids’ Farmers’ Jennifer Girvin Ellen Thomson Field Day jennifer@erinfair.ca 519-856-9953 Lesley Squibb Gentle Ben’s 519-216-1783 Junior Crafts Pet Show Robin Brooks Truck & Tractor Pull Lesley Squibb 519-855-9726 Rob Fletcher 226-443-2123 519-855-6303 Junior Foods Giant Pumpkin & Kathleen Smith Giant Vegetable Rabbit & Cavy Show 519-833-7477 Maureen Dyke Conrad Wheildon 519-928-5739 519-833-2156 Knitted & Crocheted Articles Goat & Sheep Show Welsh & Sportpony Sharon Nolan Show Patti Klein 519-833-2602 Jennifer Girvin 519-843-7055 jennifer@erinfair.ca Photography Open Horse Show Mary Wall Homecraft Marissa Mallais 519-833-2510 Committees 519-400-0200 Quilting Antiques & Hay & Grain Cynthia Rabstein Collectibles Brad Bruce 519-843-2222 Madeline Welsh 519-833-2974 519-855-3224 Roots & Vegetables Heavy Horse Show Michelle Caravantes Baking Rod Perry 519-803-3078 Dorothy Gillespie 519-855-6031 519-833-9141 Rural Products Horse Draw Norma Soul Canning Cody Leitch 519-855-4729 Marjorie Sanders 519-833-9752 519-833-9546 School Exhibits Hunter/Jumper Elinor Fuller Clothing Wendy 519-855-6342 Sharon Nolan Swackhammer 519-833-2602 519-830-2484 Special Needs Philippa Bodolai Fine Art Lawn & Garden 519-855-6031 June Switzer Tractor Pull 519-855-4201 Virginia Pantling Woodworking 519-835-1620 Gail Stevens Flowers 519-833-9978 Mary Ross 519-833-7289 20

STANDING COMMITTEES Advertising/Promotion: Chair - Dwayne Gregson, Eileen Brown, Joanne Gregson, Virginia Pantling, Brenda Lothmann Finance: Chair - Rob Klein, Rod Perry, Brad Bruce, Samantha Jensen, Sara Parkinson, Suzanne Whaley, Joanne Gregson Fundraising- 50/50: Chair - Rob Klein, Carla Butcher, Sara Parkinson, Sarah Warn, Laurel Johnstone, Joanne Gregson, Marissa Mallais Grounds/Maintenance: Chair - Dwayne Gregson, Kim Ross, Sara Parkinson, Sarah Warn, Jon Ross, Leslie Cook, Andy Reid, Roy Bulizo, Carla Butcher, Chuck McKee E.I.R.C.: Chair - Rod Perry, Rob Fletcher, Rick Bates Strategic Planning: Chair - Dwayne Gregson, Rod Perry, Rob Fletcher, Andy Reid Town / BIA Liaison: Chair -Rod Perry, Jamie Cheyne Partnership: Chair - Rob Klein, Joanne Gregson, Eileen Brown, Carol Pollock Farmers’ Market: Chair - Rob Klein, Virginia Pantling RCMP Ride: Chair - Bridget Ryan, Rob Fletcher, Eileen Brown, Rob Klein, Rod Perry, Joanne Gregson, Lee Cross

FAIR COMMITTEES Ag Awareness pg 81: Dwayne Gregson, Rob Klein, Andy Reid, Chuck McKee Ag Roadside Display pg 32: Mary Ross, Virginia Pantling Ambassador Competition pg 29: Sara Parkinson, Samantha Spinks, Kim Ross, Rob Klein Antique Tractors pg 84: Craig Switzer, Rod Perry Baby Show pg 31: Krystal Cullen Beef Show pg 63: Leslie Cook, Jim Overland, Carissa Cabral, Ian Cook, Rob Klein Concessions: Dwayne Gregson, Jon Ross Demolition Derby pg 73: Carla Butcher, Samantha Spinks, Laurel Johnstone, Roy Bulizo, Andy Reid, Wayne Parkinson, Kim Ross Emergency Preparedness: Roy Bulizo, Rob Klein, Carla Butcher Entertainment pg 75: Joanne Gregson, Suzanne Whaley, Kim Ross, Roy Bulizo, Eileen Brown, Rob Klein 21

Equine Tent pg 80: Budson’s Farm Supply, Virginia Pantling 4-H’ers Little Royal pg 60: Chair - Brenda Lothmann, Wayne Gregson, Marissa Mallais Gates - Parking, Security First Aid: Joanne Gregson, Rob Klein, Dwayne Gregson Gaited Horse Show pg 48: Jennifer Girvin Gentle Ben’s Pet Show pg 144: Leslie Squibb Giant Pumpkin pg 99: Brad Bruce, Rob Fletcher, Jamie Cheyne, Chuck McKee, Jon Ross, Rod Perry Goat Show pg 33: Patti Klein, Kim Ross, Cynthia Rabstein Open Horse Show pg 50: Marissa Mallais, Brenda Lothmann Hay & Grain pg 90: Brad Bruce Heavy Horses & Haflingers pg 37: Rod Perry, Rob Fletcher, Brenda Lothmann Horse Draw pg 41: Cody Leitch Hunter/Jumper pg 53: Wendy Swackhammer Kids’ Farmers’ Field Day pg 145: Leslie Squibb Lawn & Garden Tractor Pull pg 85: Virginia Pantling Pedal Tractor Pull pg 145: Leslie Squibb Poultry Display pg 72: Garry Brown, Rod Perry Sheep Show pg 35: Patti Klein, Rob Klein Truck & Tractor Pull pg 87: Rob Fletcher, Chuck McKee, Roy Bulizo, Kim Ross, Wayne Parkinson, Andy Reid Welsh & Sport Pony Show pg 43: Jennifer Girvin

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PRESIDENTS, SECRETARIES, TREASURERS, MANAGERS, QUEENS/AMBASSADORS ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY 1919 - 2015

PRESIDENTS *1919 Chester Burt *1920 N. E. McKinnon *1921 Joseph Thomson *1922 James Milloy *1923 Robert Keir *1924-25 W. J. Parry *1926-27 George E. Davis *1928-29 Smith E. Griffin *1930 Duncan Sinclair *1931-21 Kenneth McDougall *1933-34 George D. Scott *1935-36 George C. Burt *1937-38 James Hurren *1939-40 John Robb *1941-42 James Gibson *1943-44 Harold Griffin *1945-46 Stewart Scott *1947-48 Donald Matheson

*1949-50 *1951-52 *1953-54 *1955 *1956-57 *1958-59 *1960-61 *1962-63 1964-65 *1966-67 *1968-69 *1970-71 1972-73 *1974-75 *1976-77 1978-79 1980-81 1982-83

Elmer McKinnon James Delaney Norman Ridler Richard Matson R.D. Graham Howard Sinclair Norman Nixon William Delaney Harry Burt Gordon Delaney R. John Reid Lloyd Lang Duncan Armstrong Gordon Gregson Keith Leitch Harold Reilly Douglas Delaney Clarence Brown

*1984-85 1986-87 *1988-89 1990-91 1992-93 1994-95 1996-97 1998-99 2000-01 2002 2003-04 2005-06 2007-08 2009-10 2011-12 2013-14 2014-15

David Leitch Craig Switzer Jim Reid Garry Brown Les Sanderson Neil Baldwin Ray Hall Garry Leitch Mark Reilly Garry Leitch Rick Bates Eileen Brown Rob Fletcher Ronald Hawkins Blake Fuller Jennifer Girvin Rob Klein

2008-09

Marlene Brown

2009-16

Eileen Brown

SECRETARY-TREASURERS *1850-59 T. Tolton *1860-95 John Wilson Burt *1896-1903 James Kirkwood *1904-14 Peter McGill

*1915-33 *1934-47 *1948-50 1979-82

A. C. Mac Millan W. F. McEnery George Burt Helen McBride Kirk

1983 1984-85 1986-87 1988-90

Ruth Arenburg Cathy Watson Linda Fulford Lynn Kennedy

TREASURER *1951-78 Ron Moodie 1991-95 Pauline Longtin 1996-97 Carol Mitchell

1997-2006 Teresa Hatch 2007 Jayne Campbell 2008-16 Joanne Gregson

SECRETARY-MANAGER *1951-71 Elmer McKinnon 1972-78 Helen McBride Kirk

1976-77 *1978-80 1981-82 1983-84 1985-86 1987-88 1989-90 1991-92 1993-95 1996-97

1998 1999-01 2002-03 2004-05 2006-07 2008-09 2010-11 2012-13 2014-15 2015-16

SECRETARY 1991 Lynn Kennedy 1992-2007 Joanne Gregson

HOMECRAFT PRESIDENTS *1953-54 Mary Graham *1955-57 Aggie Sinclair 1958 Tena Douglas 1959-60 Loreen Gregson 1961 Mabel Nixon *1962-63 Margaret Delaney 1964-65 Margaret Burt 1966-68 Jackie O’Connor 1969-71 Myrtle Reid 1972-73 Marion Sinclair 1974-75 Marion Armstrong *Deceased

Jean Reilly Eleanor McLean Anne Barden June Switzer Helen Leitch Cynthia Rabstein Mary Wall Ellen Thomson Eileen Brown Karen Pritoula 23

Jacquie Warkentin Wendy McDougall Kathleen Smith Elaine Farley Suzanne Whaley Madeline Welsh Debi Clare Beth Broderick Carol Pollock Elinor Fuller

ERIN FALL FAIR QUEEN 1971-72 Carol Thomson 1972-73 Lydia Dudnik 1973-74 Katrina Kulhay 1974-75 Brooke Miller 1975-76 Janina Kulhay 1976-77 Lorraine Burt 1977-78 Barbara Major 1978-79 Kathy Bailey 1979-80 Beth Graham 1980-81 Valerie Lang 1981-82 No Contest 1982-83 No Contest 1983-84 Elaine Graham 1984-85 Ramona Lynn 1985-86 Jayne King 1986-87 Jacquie Brady 1987-88 Susanne Neal 1988-89 Rebecca Heyden

1989-90 Christine Kerr 1990-91 Marie Adsett ERIN FALL FAIR AMBASSADOR 1991-92 Kim Robertson 1992-93 Lori Longtin 1993-94 Debbie Storey 1994-95 Jennifer Mitchell 1995-96 Julie Brown 1996-97 Christine Poschung 1997-98 Terry-Lynn Scott 1998-99 Julie Ann McDougall 1999-2000 Andrea Bates 2000-01 Howie Black 2001-02 Kate Leslie 2002-03 Janice Tonkin 2003-04 Lesley Squibb 2004-05 Jordan Armstrong 2005-06 Katie Watson

2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Miriam Bailey Brooke Switzer Cassandra Chornoboy Chloe Gresel Sara Parkinson Samantha Jensen Sarah Warn Brittany Heller Jordan Pedersen Adrianna Farmer

JUNIOR AMBASSADOR 2011-12 Katie Dowling 2012-13 Jessica Girdler 2013-14 Julia Gagnon 2014-15 Megan Robart-Morgan 2015-16 Rachael Seifried

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS Duncan Armstrong, Marion Armstrong, Neil Baldwin, Anne Barden, Janice Bramham, Clarence Brown, Eileen Brown, Garry Brown, Wilma Brown, Harry Burt, Margaret Burt, Carol Burton, Fred Cox, Betty Delaney, Doug Delaney, Joanne Delaney, Rob Fletcher, Dorothy Gillespie, Ken Graham, Joanne Gregson, Loreen Gregson, Wayne Gregson, Lori Gregson-Partridge, Ray Hall, Paul Hamilton, Sheila Hamilton, Ron Hawkins, Ruth King, Helen Kirk, Patti Klein, Mildred Lang, Marilyn Leighton, Garry Leitch, Helen Leitch, Colleen Lloyd, Gwen McArthur, Elaine McDougall, Ann Millis, Diane Montgomery, Marion O’Connor, Valerie Quarrie, Cynthia Rabstein, Myrtle Reid, Brian Reilly, Harold Reilly, Jean Reilly, Mark Reilly, Bryn Robertson, Les Sanderson, Bev Smith, Norma Soul, Marilyn Squibb, Craig Switzer, June Switzer, Louie Tarzwell, Ellen Thomson, Jeff VanZoelen, Mary Wall, Irene Watson, Arlene Wheildon, Conrad Wheildon.

HONORARY DIRECTORS Mike Chong, M.P.; Ted Arnott, M.P.P.; Allan Alls, Mayor, Town of Erin; Rick Bates, Blake Fuller.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Miriam Bailey, Jason Barrett, Howie Black, Pam Breese, Robert Clarke, Ian Cook, Krystal Cullen, Colleen Giret, Dr. Carol Graham, David Gregson, Cheryl Fletcher, Ron Fuller, Dave Knight, Brad Mansfield, Jessica Morrow, Jim Overland, Lorne Parkinson, Wayne Parkinson, Jim Peavoy, Greg Petrie, Amanda Reid, Mike Reid, Carol Robertson, Bridget Ryan, Donald Sanders, Judy Smith, Eric Snell, Lesley Squibb, Wendy Swackhamer, Gary Whaley.

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GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. All competitions are open to the Province except where otherwise stated in the Prize List.

2. Each exhibitor shall automatically become an associate member of the Society.

3. The annual associate membership fee shall be $5 and a full voting membership is $10 for those that wish to become a member but not an exhibitor.

4. Daily admission: 5 - 12 years of age $5 per day, 13 years of age and over $10 per day. A Fair pass including Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday (four days of the Fair) is $30, not including parking. Thursday is admission by donation. Ambassador of the Fair competition to be held on Friday evening in the exhibits hall beginning at 7:00 pm.

5. All livestock must be the property of the person in whose name they are entered.

6. No exhibitor can win more than two prizes in the same section of any class or as specified in the Prize List.

7. All animals shown in the purebred classes must be registered in their respective herd books and their names and numbers must accompany each entry.

8. Unethical fitting of cattle entered for competition is prohibited. All cattle entered for competition shall be presented in the judging ring in their natural conformation and with no preparation other than natural feeding and fitting, with the exception of any treatment of hair, horn or hooves. Any exhibitor entering animals shall agree to have any animal or animals examined by person or persons appointed by the Society for such purpose, upon request of the Director in charge of said Show.

9. The Judge’s decision is final but in the event of any dissatisfaction the exhibitor may have the privilege of asking the Judge’s reasons for placing, and should any mistake occur in awarding prizes, which cannot be adjusted in the Judge’s book, the Directors shall then decide the matter in dispute.

10. No person shall be allowed to interfere with the judges while in discharge of their duties. Any exhibitor or attendant who is guilty of creating a disturbance, whether by openly criticizing the judge or using obscene language to any judge or officer, shall therefore forfeit the right of any premium and may be suspended by the Society from exhibiting.

11. All donations in money, goods, articles or articles of any kind given to the Society for special prizes shall be considered property of the Society until awarded.

12. While the directors will take precautions under the circumstances to prevent accidents in and around the grounds, and attempt to insure the safety of articles 25

and livestock, any exhibitor or persons going into or upon the grounds or parking lots must personally assume all risk of accident or injury or damage from any cause whatsoever. Exhibitors to carry their own liability insurance for livestock shown.

13. The Society will not hold itself responsible for any printers or other palpable errors in this Prize List.

14. Any infringement of the rules and regulations will be punishable by withholding the prizes and/or expulsion from the Society.

15. All livestock must be on the grounds by 9:00 am on the days of showing and must remain on the grounds until at least 4:30 pm unless otherwise specified.

16. **NEW** All livestock/equine exhibitors must provide proof of insurance with policy number, name of insurance company and expiry date on Entry Forms.

17. The Erin Agricultural Society reserves the right to ask the exhibitor to remove an animal from the grounds due to health or other reasons.

18. In the event of inclement weather the Society reserves the right to cancel any or all sections of the Show, whatever is deemed necessary.

19. All horses to enter Centre Street Entrance or Dundas Street Entrance, depending on the ring being used for their event.

20. LIVESTOCK ENTRIES MUST BE IN THE HANDS OF THE SECRETARY ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 2016. NOTICE: The Secretary will be at the Society’s office on Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Thursday evening from 7:00 - 9:00 pm and Friday from 7:00 - 10:00 am, the week prior to opening of the Fair.

Office phone 519-833-2808. Entries to be sent to ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, P.O. BOX 906, ERIN, ONTARIO, N0B 1T0 or may be faxed to 519-833-0673.

21. There will be a flat fee of $5 deducted from prize money for all livestock classes, with the exception of 4-H classes, to cover administration costs.

The Agricultural Society Office will be open 10:00 am – 4:00 pm on Wednesdays throughout the months of August and September.

Tel: 519-833-2808 Fax: 519-833-0673 Email: secretary@erinfair.ca Please include your emergency number on all entry forms to ensure delivery of prize money.

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AMBASSADOR OF THE FAIR’S MESSAGE My year as ambassador: Before I applied to the Ambassador program, I had little knowledge of activities and experiences I have come to know over this last year. But after becoming ambassador, I gained so much more than experience. I gained a better understanding of the hard work, community involvement and effort that goes into each Erin event.

I gained tips, tricks and valuable skills and also information that I will hold with me for the rest of my life.

Plus, I gained many friends, for whom I am grateful, for being able to share this experience. If someone asked me what my favourite part of being Ambassador was, I would have to say getting to be more involved with the community. By attending many of the events of the fair, sitting in the Santa Claus parade and being a part of the awards nights for the numerous clubs and teams in Erin, I was able to connect better with people I used to view as strangers and watch the community around me thrive. I am so grateful for the opportunities I’ve had since becoming Ambassador and I would encourage everybody to tryout this Fall!

Sincerely,

Adrianna Farmer

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JUNIOR AMBASSADOR’S MESSAGE Welcome to the Erin Fall Fair!

My name is Racheal Seifried, and for the last year I have been honoured to have the opportunity of being Junior Fall Fair Ambassador. This role has opened many doors for me, and given me experiences I will never forget. Last year’s fair was a huge success, myself and Senior Ambassador Adrianna Farmer had so much fun meeting local vendors and competitors.

The highlight of the weekend for myself was the ambassador competition, I highly recommend all young men and ladies put themselves out there and give it a try.

Without the program I would not have had the chance to meet ambassadors from all around our district, and really see who puts their hearts into our little towns huge fair! I would like to personally wish good luck to all the competitors in the program this year; no matter what, win or lose you’re still gaining a remarkable memory. To all our fair visitors this year, enjoy the food, friends, family and fun!

Happy Thanksgiving,

Rachael Seifried

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Ambassador scholarship and leadership program 1. Contestants, male or female: Senior: 17 years of age and over as of August 1, 2016 Junior: 13 to 16 years of age as of August 1, 2016 2. Must be a resident of The Town of Erin and/or reside within 50 km of the Erin fair grounds.

3. Must have resided in Canada for the past two years.

4. Winner of the Senior Competition will represent the Erin Agricultural Society at the August 2017 Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassador of the Fair Contest.

5. Winner of the Junior Competition cannot run in the senior competition for at least one (1) year after his/her reign.

6. Contestants will be judged on interview, speech, community knowledge and involvement, presentation, deportment, and personality.

7. Winners and Runner-ups of both the Senior and Junior Competitions must be able to attend throughout the duration of the Fair and other scheduled events.

8. Components of the competition include: a. An interview of approximately 10 minutes in length for both Junior and Senior competitors b. A current events quiz consisting of 10 questions c. An impromptu question, which will be provided by the Committee d. Finalists for both Juniors and Seniors will be asked to give a speech about Agricultural practices or issues, rural life and related activities. All contestants should be prepared to give a speech.

Senior: approximately three to five minutes

Junior: approximately two to four minutes 9. Applications to be submitted by September 26, 2016 to Erin Agricultural Society, P.O. Box 906, Erin, ON, N0B 1T0 or by email to ambassador@erinfair.ca 10. Winner of the Senior Competition to receive $1500 scholarship and 1st Runner-up to receive $500 scholarship 11. Winner of the Junior Competition to receive $750 scholarship and 1st Runner-up to receive $250 scholarship For more information, please contact: Sara Parkinson 226-820-0766, Samantha Spinks, Sarah Warn, Marrissa Mallis and Rob Klein.

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Sponsored in part by: ATB Accounting Erin Paint & Supplies Avalon Retirement Lodge Erin Small Engines Barth’s Cleaning Centre Erin Subway Bird Fuels Erin Tennis Club Bistro Riviere Fork’s Bicycle Shop Blue Bird Café Frabert’s Fresh Food Bold Canine Galaxy Theatre, Orangeville Boston Pizza Gee Tee’s Brighten Up Gelly Filled Nail Salon Butcher Furniture Greenhawk Cathie Keeler Gwenda’s Upholstering Carol Mitchell Hairway to Heaven Century Church Theatre Hannah’s Cindy Storey Hazel Designs Makeup & Art Studio Coningsby Women’s Institute Hillsburgh Community Centre Country Garden Concrete Hillsburgh Lions Club Creature Quest Hillsburgh Snow Roamers Cruise Holidays Holtom’s Bakery Daferner’s Deli Jodi Pendry, Dapper Dogs Barber Shop Massage Therapy Darryl Boynton, Judy Parker, ATB Hockey Canada Accounting David’s Restaurant Kennedy House Davis Farm and Feed Supply Lee’s House Home Day Care Debora’s Chocolates Lori’s Nails & Spa Decor Solutions Furniture Mark’s Work Wearhouse & Design McEnery Insurance Brokers Dr. Jon Walcott Michael Chong, MP Dr. Katrina Kulhay Minerva’s/Tintagels Ron & Elinor Fuller Montana’s Erin Community Centre 2000 Music 21 Epiphany Neilson Cabinet Works Erin Hills Dental Nothers 30

Orangeville Salt and Soil P & L Accounting Pam Breese Photographer Pearly Whites Pizza Momma Mia Premier Equipment Ltd. Rayburn Construction Respan River Run Centre Rob’s Automotive Ron & Donna Hawkins Quick Pick Convenience & Video Selco Landscaping Shoeless Joe’s Silver Creek Aquaculture Inc. Sinopoli Tack & Feed Snowberry Botanicals Inc. Sobey’s Orangville Spirit Tree Estate Cidery Staples, Orangeville Suzanne and Gary Whaley System Fence Ted Arnott, M.P.P. The Spa @ Belfountain The Village Green Theatre Orangeville Tin Roof Café Townline Fish & Chips TSC – Orangeville Wildwinds Golf and Country Club Winners

BABY SHOW

Saturday, October 8, 2016, Starts at 11:00 am Committee: Krystal Cullen (905-729-3852), Station Road Nursery School *** Babies do not need to be present at the time of registration.*** Registration to take place the day of the show from10:00 to 10:30 am. Last minute registration will not be permitted after 10:30 am Youngest babies are judged first, decisions will be final.

Sponsored in part by: Central Disposal Services, Darlene & Pete Terry, Lee’s House Home Day Care, Robertson’s Amusements Ltd. 1.

Costume class: a. 0-12 months b. 13-24 months Babies will all come on stage in one costume.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: • Funniest • Scariest • Most creative • Cutest • Most colourful 2.

Girls and boys 0 - 6 months: a. Chubbiest Cheeks b. Most Hair c. Biggest Eyes 3.

Girls and boys 7 - 12 months: a. Chubbiest cheeks b. Best smile c. Can clap their hands 4.

Girls and boys 0 - 24 months: a. Youngest baby b. 0-12 months most resembles a relative c. 13-24 months most resembles a relative d. dressed up according to this years theme 5.

Girls and boys 13 - 24 months: a. Wave hello b. Best laugh/smile c. Best dancer d. Blows a kiss e. Wildest hair

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AGRICULTURAL ROADSIDE DISPLAY COMPETITION

From Field to Fork Open to individuals within a 32 kilometre radius of Erin Fair Grounds.

Displays will help promote the upcoming Fair.

Please enter by calling Mary Ross 519-833-7289 before judging day Sunday, September 25.

Committee: Mary Ross (519-833-7289), Virginia Pantling

Sponsored in part by: Porcupine’s Quill & U-Neek Signs, Kevin Morrison GUIDELINES: 1. Create a road side, home, school, or business display utilizing a variety of agricultural products and/or equipment.

2. The display should include this year’s theme: “From Field to Fork” 3. The display should include “Erin Fall Fair” with dates “October 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10” and/ or “Thanksgiving Weekend” and be clearly legible.

4. The display must be within viewing distance from the road (businesses may use window display.)

5. Minimum size 4’ x 4’, maximum size unlimited.

6. Judges will base their decision on the most original and creative display, the use of agricultural products and/or equipment, and ability to promote Erin Fall Fair and the theme.

7. Display must be completed and ready for judging by Sunday, September 25, 2016 and remain up until the fair.

8. Photographs of all entries will be displayed in the hall throughout the weekend with the winners identified; prize money will be available at the fair office.

SECTIONS AND PRIZES: Business 1st - $125 2nd - $100 3rd - $75 4th - $50 5th - $25 Schools & Community Groups 1st - $125 2nd - $100 3rd - $75 4th - $50 5th - $25 Residential 1st - $125 2nd - $100 3rd - $75 4th - $50 5th - $25 Non-Profit Groups 1st - $125 2nd - $100 3rd - $75 4th - $50 5th - $25

Overall winner will receive a trophy sponsored by

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goats

CLASSES 2-5 LIVESTOCK USE DUNDAS STREET ENTRANCE All livestock/equine exhibitors must provide proof of insurance with policy number, name of insurance company and expiry date on Entry Forms.

Committee: Patti Klein (519-843-7055), Kim Ross, Cynthia Rabstein

Sponsored in part by: Graham Animal Hospital, J. R., Finnie, OLS, Patti and Rob Klein, Ryan/Petrie Family, Woolwich Dairy Judging to commence at 10:00 am, Saturday, October 8, 2016 SEND ENTRIES IN BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 RULES: General: This show is sanctioned by the Canadian Goat Society and their rules shall govern. Rules of the Erin Agricultural Society: All goats to be on the grounds by 9:00 am and undergo veterinary examination before unloading. Veterinary inspection will be from 8:30 to 9:30 am Any animal disqualified for health reasons or not inspected cannot be shown. All animals must remain on the grounds until 4:30 pm or to the conclusion of the show. There will be no pre-show milk out.

A $5 administration fee will be deducted from all prize money. Exhibitors must be dressed in white.

Maximum two goat entries per section with the exception of three goats allowed in 2 sections. Prize money is for two goats per section.

OPEN SHOW: CLASS 2 NUBIAN

CLASS 3 TOGGENBURG

CLASS 4 SAANEN

CLASS 5 ANY OTHER PUREBREDS

CLASS 5A RECORDED GRADE PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $21, 3rd $19, 4th $17, 5th $15. $15 to all remaining entries.

SECTIONS: 1. Doe kid over 3 months and under 9 months 2. Doe kid over 9 months and under 24 months, never freshened 3. Milking yearling under 24 months, 1st freshener 4. Milking doe over 24 months and under 36 months 5. Doe 36 to 60 months in milk 6. Doe over 60 months in milk 33

7. BREED CHAMPIONS - from sections 3, 4, and 5 of classes 2-5 PRIZE: Section 1-6 1st 1 Bag Goat Dairy Ration (Remaining prize money as stated above by EAS) Sponsored by: BUDSON FARM & FEED COMPANY, Erin, Ontario 8. BEST KID IN SHOW - Junior Breed Champions only.

PRIZE MONEY: $25 9. BEST DOE IN SHOW - Senior Breed Champions only.

PRIZE MONEY: $25 10. BREEDER’S HERD - a group of four animals (bred and owned by exhibitor) consisting of at least three milking does.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $20, 2nd $16, 3rd $14, 4th $12, 5th $10 and $10 to all remaining entries.

11. DAM AND DAUGHTER - any age to be owned by the same exhibitor.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $35 (Remaining prize money as stated above by EAS) Sponsored by: GROBER ANIMAL NUTRITION 12. GET OF SIRE: three, not necessarily owned by the same exhibitor with sire to be named.

PRIZES: Salt Blocks for first 6 placings Sponsored by: PATTI AND ROB KLEIN, Fergus, Ontario YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP to be judged on condition of animal and showmanship.

No entry fee and no exhibitors fee will be charged.

13. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP: 13 years and under as of the day of the Fair.

14. SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP: 14 to 21 years of age as of the day of the Fair.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $15, 2nd $10, and $10 to all remaining entries.

Sponsored by: CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP: first two placings from each class will compete for rosettes for 1st and 2nd place.

Trophy for Grand Champion Showman donated by ROB & PATTI KLEIN

Photos courtesy of Tristan Clark Photography

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SHEEP

CLASSES 6-11 LIVESTOCK USE DUNDAS STREET ENTRANCE 1990 FEDERAL CLASSIFICATIONS ADOPTED All livestock/equine exhibitors must provide proof of insurance with policy number, name of insurance company and expiry date on Entry Forms.

Committee: Patti Klein (519-843-7055), Rob Klein

Sponsored in part by: Graham Animal Hospital, Grober Animal Nutrition Judging to commence at 9:30 am, Sunday, October 9, 2016 SEND ENTRIES IN BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 CLASSES: CLASS 6 SUFFOLK

CLASS 8 HAMPSHIRE

CLASS 10 ANY OTHER LONG WOOL BREED

CLASS 7 SOUTHDOWN

CLASS 9 DORSET

CLASS 11 ANY OTHER SHORT WOOL BREED

The Erin Agricultural Society has authorized two entries per section to a maximum of two sections and the exhibitor has his or her choice of sections in which to make the second entry. Single Market Lamb Class, one entry per exhibitor. All entries must be owned and registered in the name of the exhibitor.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $30, 2nd $25, 3rd $22, 4th $17, 5th $15. $15 to all remaining entries. Fair Board reserves the right to pay only half the prize money if less than three exhibitors in a Section.

No prize money will be paid unless animals are exhibited in the show ring and properly judged including sections 5 & 6.

SECTIONS: 1. Ewe-Yearling (3rd pair of temporary incisors must be in place) 2. Ewe-First pair of temporary incisors must be in place.

3. Best Pair of Ewes, any age.

4. Ram-Yearling (3rd pair of temporary incisors must be in place).

5. Ram - First pair of temporary incisors must be in place.

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6. Get of Sire - Group of three animals, first pair of temporary incisors must be in place, from one sire. Both sexes may be represented.

7. ROSS MACK MEMORIAL TROPHY - For Overall Champion Suffolk from Class 6, Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4. In honour of the late Ross Mack, an Honorary Life Member of the Erin Agricultural Society, a local farmer and Suffolk breeder for many years. Winners name will be engraved thereon and will remain the property of the fair. Keeper trophy to be given each year to the exhibitor.

8. Overall Best Ram 9. Overall Best Ewe PRIZE for Section 8 and 9: Banner sponsored by: GEORGETOWN MARKET PLACE, Georgetown, Ontario YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP To be judged on condition of animal and showmanship. No entry fee and no exhibitors fee will be charged.

10. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP: 13 years and under as of the day of the Fair.

11. SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP: 14 to 21 years of age as of the day of the Fair.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $15, 2nd $10, and $10 to all remaining entries.

Sponsored by: CANADIAN WOOL GROWERS’ CO-OPERATIVE CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP: first two placings from each class will compete for rosettes for 1st and 2nd place.

MARKET LAMBS

CLASS 12 Lambs shown in breeding Classes are not eligible.

SECTIONS: 1. Pen of three, ewes or wethers PRIZE MONEY: 1st $40, 2nd $25, 3rd $23, 4th $20, 5th $17. $17 to all remaining entries.

Sponsored by: GROBER ANIMAL NUTRITION Singles -- one entry per exhibitor 2. Wether, 5 prizes of $15.

3. Ewe, 5 prizes of $15.

4. Champion Market Lamb - $15 and Champion Ribbon.

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HEAVY HORSE SHOW

CLASS 13 HORSES USE CENTRE STREET ENTRANCE All livestock/equine exhibitors must provide proof of insurance with policy number, name of insurance company and expiry date on Entry Forms.

Committee: Rod Perry & Philippa Bolodai (519-855-6031), Rob Fletcher, Cheryl Fletcher, Blake Fuller, Fred Cox, James Leitch, Krystal Leitch, Brenda Lothmann

Sponsored in part by: Bahr Saddlery Ltd., Dominion Mini Storage, Ed Stewart’s Equipment, Erin Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Paul Fischbach Horseshoeing, Teak Barn, The Perry Family/Sensyst, Scott Reinhart “Trailer Sales”, In Memory of Donald Jackson, Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Ferguson Show to Commence at 10:00 am Sunday, October 9, 2016 -line sections first followed by hitch sectionsRULES: In all hitch sections, horses must be hitched to a suitable vehicle and driver must be accompanied by qualified help. Please indicate which breed (in brackets) when listing your sections on the entry form. Each exhibitor must have liability insurance on horse(s) and sign an Erin Fall Fair Disclaimer.

SECTION: LINE CLASSES: A. Clydesdale B. Percheron C. Belgian D. Commercial Shown in order listed above. Each breed will be shown separately.

1. Brood Mare 2. Yeld Mare 3. Filly or colt (current year) 4. Filly or colt (one year old) 5. Filly (two year old) 6. Filly (three year old) 7. Progeny of Dam (must be shown in their appropriate class prior) 8. Gelding (three years old and over) 9. SINCLAIR MEMORIAL TROPHY - Best Brood Mare. In memory of the late James D. Sinclair. Trophy to remain the property of the Agricultural Society and a keeper trophy to be presented.

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10. SPECIAL - Best stable of four horses on line owned by one exhibitor. Trophy donated In Memory of David Leitch, Rockwood. Trophy to remain the property of the Agricultural Society and a keeper trophy to be presented.

11. Best draft horse on the grounds, $5 entry fee, payable at time of entry, one entry per exhibitor.

PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1 - 11: 1st $45, 2nd $40, 3rd $35, and $30 to all remaining entries.

12. Junior Showmanship (7-13 years) 13. Intermediate Showmanship (14-17 years) 14. Senior Showmanship (18-20 years) Splitting of classes will be dependent on the number of entries.

15. Draft horse under saddle (approved helmet and footwear are required, English or Western Tack may be used, exhibitors must be 13 years of age or older, horse must be purebred) PRIZE MONEY: Sections 12 - 15 - 1st $15, 2nd $12, and $12 to all remaining entries.

Each contestant also receives a $10 voucher from Bahr Saddlery Ltd. HITCH SECTIONS: 16. Open Single Cart Class (ALL BREED) to be shown hitched to a two wheel cart only.

Sponsored in part by: ROB & CHERYL FLETCHER, Rockwood 17. Single Tandem Clydesdale 18. Single Tandem Percheron 19. Single Tandem Belgian 20. Single Tandem Commercial PRIZE MONEY: Sections 16-20: 1st $50, 2nd $40, 3rd $30, and $25 to all remaining entries.

21. Six Horse Hitch PRIZE MONEY: 1st $150, $125 to all remaining entries.

22. Four Horse Team, any draft breed not necessarily owned by one exhibitor.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $100, 2nd $90, 3rd $80, and $70 to all remaining entries.

23. Unicorn Hitch PRIZE MONEY: 1st $100, 2nd $90, 3rd $80, and $70 to all remaining entries 24. Ladies team driving competition – (to be accompanied by a gentleman and must be over 18 years of age or older).

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PRIZE MONEY: 1st $40, 2nd $30, 3rd $20, 4th $15, 5th $15. $15 to all remaining entries.

25. Junior Team Driver Hitched, 18 years and under as of January 1, 2016 to be accompanied with a capable driver.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $30, 2nd $25, $20 to all remaining entries.

Sponsored by: JIM & SUSAN PEAVOY, IN MEMORY OF LLOYD & LILLIE PEAVOY 26. Heavy Clydesdale Team 27. Heavy Percheron Team 28. Heavy Belgian Team 29. Heavy Commercial Team 30. Team of Purebred registered Mares, all breeds, to be accompanied by registration papers.

31. Light Clydesdale Team 32. Light Percheron Team 33. Light Belgian Team 34. Light Commercial Team PRIZE MONEY FOR SECTIONS 26 - 34: 1st $75, 2nd $70, 3rd $60, and $50 to all remaining entries.

Photos courtesy of Tristan Clark Photography

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Registered Haflinger show CLASS 13A

All livestock/equine exhibitors must provide proof of insurance with policy number, name of insurance company and expiry date on Entry Forms.

Committee: Rod Perry & Philippa Bolodai (519-855-6031), Rob Fletcher, Cheryl Fletcher, Blake Fuller, Fred Cox, James Leitch, Krystal Green, Brenda Lothmann

Sponsored in part by: Bahr Saddlery Ltd., Dominion Mini Storage, Ed Stewart’s Equipment, Erin Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Paul Fischbach Horseshoeing, Teak Barn, The Perry Family/Sensyst, Scott Reinhart “Trailer Sales”, In Memory of Donald Jackson, Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Ferguson Show to Commence at 10:00 am Sunday, October 9, 2016 RULES: Upon request from Secretary.

Line Classes to be judged first followed by the Hitch Classes. Heavy Horses and Haflingers will share the same ring.

1. Brood Mare PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $20, 3rd $15, 4th $10 2. Foal of 2016 PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $20, 3rd $15, 4th $10 3. Filly or Gelding, 1 year & 2 year old PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $20, 3rd $15, 4th $10 4. Filly or Gelding, 3 years or older PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $20, 3rd $15, 4th $10 6. Best Haflinger on the grounds PRIZE MONEY: 1st $35, 2nd $30, 3rd $25, 4th $20 One per Exhibitor 7. Youth Showmanship PRIZE MONEY: 1st $30, 2nd $25, 3rd $20, 4th $15, All others $10 LUNCH BREAK 8. Best Six Horse Hitch PRIZE MONEY: 1st $200, 2nd $180, 3rd $160, 4th $140, 5th $120 9. Best Four Horse Hitch PRIZE MONEY: 1st $100, 2nd $90, 3rd $80, 4th $70, 5th $60 40

10. Best Team PRIZE MONEY: 1st $70, 2nd $60, 3rd $50, 4th $40, 5th $30 11. Best Unicorn Hitch PRIZE MONEY: 1st $80, 2nd $70, 3rd $60, 4th $50, 5th $40 12. Best Single in Harness PRIZE MONEY: 1st $40, 2nd $35, 3rd $30, 4th $25, 5th $20 13. Best Single in Harness Driven by a Lady PRIZE MONEY: 1st $40, 2nd $35, 3rd $30, 4th $25, 5th $20 14. Best Single in Harness Driven by a Youth PRIZE MONEY: 1st $40, 2nd $30, 3rd $25, 4th $15, all others $10. Youth must be accompanied by an assistant.

Each contestant receives a $10 voucher from BAHR SADDLERY LTD. 15. Troika Hitch PRIZE MONEY: 1st $80, 2nd $70, 3rd $60, 4th $50, 5th $40

Entries can be done ONLINE at www.erinfair.ca HEAVY HORSE draw

CLASS 14 HORSES USE CENTRE STREET ENTRANCE All livestock/equine exhibitors must provide proof of insurance with policy number, name of insurance company and expiry date on Entry Forms.

Committee: Cody Leitch (519-833-9752), Rob Fletcher, Fred Cox, Glenn Snow

Sponsored in part by: Central Disposal Services, Manuel Tavares Show to commence at 12:30 pm, Saturday, October 8, 2016 RULES: Upon request from Secretary.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $275, 2nd $200, 3rd $180, 4th $160, and $120 for every team making a qualifying pull.

BEST TEAMSTER LIGHT - $30 BEST TEAMSTER HEAVY - $30 COMES FARTHEST LIGHT - $20 COMES FARTHEST HEAVY - $20

PLEASE STOOP & SCOOP!!

All dogs coming onto the property must be on a leash.

The owner must be able to show proof of the dog’s up to date vaccinations. The owner is responsible for his/her dog(s). Dogs are not allowed in any building and must not be left alone at any time.

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ONTARIO BARREL RACING SHOW CLASS 15 HORSES USE DUNDAS STREET ENTRANCE

Show to commence at 11:00 am SHARP - Sunday, October 9, 2016 Committee: Carol Robertson (519-855-4770), Bryn Robertson

Sponsored in part by: Hillsburgh Feed and Supply, Jodi Pendry Massage Therapist and Associates, Snow Brothers Contracting Limited For Information and entries contact: OBRA: Carol Crane 519-475-4577 or cdcrane@xplornet.com There will be a gate fee of $10 per person. Exhibition runs to be held from 9:00 to 9:45 am Youths shall be 18 years and under as of January 1, 2016.

EVENT OPEN 3-D POLEBENDING (1 sec Split) OPEN 4-D BARREL RACE #1 PONY BARRELS ROOKIE BARRELS FUTURITY BARRELS YOUTH BARRELS OPEN 4-D BARRELS RACE #2

ADDED $250 $300 $50 $100 $200 $100 $300

ENTRY FEE $15 $20 $5 $15 $20 $15 $20

Office Fee Per Horse - $6 Contestants and their families agree to participate in the events at their own risk.

The participant and their family releases and discharges the property owners, organizers and participating associations from all liability, loss, claims, damages, expense for injuries to persons, horses or personal property from any incident. Only upon these conditions are entries accepted. Proof of insurance (Insurance Company, Policy Number, Expiry Date) to be provided.

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PONIES

CLASSES 16, 16A HORSES USE CENTRE STREET ENTRANCE All livestock/equine exhibitors must provide proof of insurance with policy number, name of insurance company and expiry date on Entry Forms.

Committee: Jennifer Girvin (jennifer@erinfair.ca), Howie Black, Heather Black

Sponsored in part by: Bahr Saddlery Ltd. Beaverwood Farm, Kirsten Brunner Paul Fischbach Horseshoeing Swift Creek Energy Corporation Show to commence at 9:00 am, Sunday, October 9, 2016 SHOW ORDER In hand classes – Welsh and Sportpony Under saddle classes – Welsh and Sportpony Driving classes – Welsh

WELSH PONY CLASSES

CLASS 16 WPCAO High Points Award Show Champion of Champions Qualifier BREEDING DIVISION: SECTION A: Registered in Section A of the Stud Book 1. Two year old and Under – colt, filly or gelding 2. Broodmare or yeldmare - 3 years and over The Lionel Leach memorial Trophy to be presented to the top Section A. Sponsored by BLACKWOOD ACRES, Guelph, Ontario in MEMORY OF LIONEL LEACH of Lianna Pony Farm.

3. Stallion or gelding - 3 years and over 4. Champion Stallion/gelding and reserve 5. Champion Mare and reserve.

PRIZE MONEY: Section 1-3: 1st $12, 2nd $8, 3rd $6, 4th $4, $4 to all remaining entries. Sections 4 and 5: Rosettes only.

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SECTION B: Register in Section B of the Stud Book 6. Two year old and Under – colt, filly or gelding 7. Broodmare or yeldmare - 3 years and over 8. Stallion or gelding - 3 years and over 9. Champion Stallion/gelding and reserve 10. Champion Mare and reserve PRIZE MONEY: Sections 6 – 8: 1st $12, 2nd $8, 3rd $6, 4th $4, $4 to all remaining entries. Sections 9 and 10: Rosettes only.

SECTION C and D: Welsh Cob - Registered in Section C or D of the Stud Book 11. Colt, filly or gelding - 2 years and under 12. Broodmare or yeldmare – 3 years and over 13. Stallion or gelding - 3 years and over 14. Champion Stallion, mare or gelding PRIZE MONEY: Sections 11 - 13: 1st $12, 2nd $8, 3rd $6, 4th $4, $4 to all remaining entries. Section 14 Rosettes only.

ALL SECTIONS: 15. Two years and under - Canadian foaled, sections A, B, C or D 16. Supreme Champion Welsh: Champions from all sections to compete.

17. Champion of Champions Qualifier – 1st place Section A, B, C, D – Rosettes only a. 2 years and under b. 3 years and over, Mare c. 3 years and over, Stallion/Gelding 18. Registered half bred - 2 years and under. Stallion, Mare or Gelding 19. Registered half bred - 3 years and over Stallion, Mare or Gelding 20. Champion half bred - 1st and 2nd place from sections 20 and 21 to compete for Champion Half Bred.

Award donated by: KINTYRE FARMS, VIVIANNE MACDONALD 21. Senior Showmanship: 18 years and over. Sections A, B, C, D or Half-Welsh PRIZE MONEY: Sections 15, 18, & 19: 1st $12, 2nd $8, 3rd $6, 4th $4, $4 to all remaining entries. Section 16 & 20: Rosettes only. Section 21: 1st 15, 2nd $10.

3rd $5. $5 to all remaining entries

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JUNIOR DIVISION: 22. Junior Showmanship - 10 years of age and under - Section A, B, C, D or HalfWelsh 23. Junior Showmanship - 11 to 17 years of age - Sec. A, B, C, D or Half-Welsh First and second place winners in sections 22 and 23 to compete for HOWARD BLACK MEMORIAL TROPHY to be engraved and returned prior to the 2016 Fair and a voucher from BAHR SADDLERY LTD. 24. Child’s Leadline Pony - Walk only - For children 7 years and under, mare or gelding, Sec. A, B, C, D or Half-Welsh. Riders in this class cannot enter any other under saddle class.

25. Child’s Leadline Pony - Walk/Trot - For children 10 years and under, mare or gelding, Sec. A, B, C, D or Half-Welsh 26. Child’s Pony - Walk/Trot - 12 and under, mare or gelding, Sec. A, B, C, D or Half-Welsh 27. Equitation under saddle - Walk/Trot/Canter, junior to ride, mare or gelding, sections A, B, C, D or Half-Welsh PRIZE MONEY: Section 22 and 23: $10 to all entries. Section 24-27: Rosettes only.

PERFORMANCE DIVISION: 28. Pleasure Pony Under Saddle - Walk/Trot/Canter – Junior to ride, mare or gelding, Sec. A & B 29. Pleasure Pony Under Saddle - Walk/Trot/Canter –Adult to ride, stallion, mare or gelding, Sec. A & B 30. Pleasure Pony Under Saddle - Walk/Trot/Canter – Junior or Adult to ride, stallion, mare or gelding, Sec. C or D 31. Working Pleasure Under Saddle - Walk/Trot/Canter - Junior or Adult to ride, stallion, mare or gelding, Sec. A, B, C, D or Half-Welsh (Non C.E.F.) 32. Pleasure Pony under Saddle – Walk/Trot/Canter, Half Welsh, Junior or Adult to ride 33. Pleasure Driving Welsh Mare, Stallion or gelding - Section A 34. Pleasure Driving Welsh Mare, Stallion or gelding - Section B 35. Pleasure Driving Welsh Cob - Mare, Stallion or Gelding - Section C or D PRIZE MONEY: Sections 28-32: 1st $15, 2nd $12, 3rd $10, 4th $8, 5th $5 and $5 to all remaining entries. Sections 33-35: 1st $20, 2nd $18, 3rd $15, 4th $12, 5th $10 and $10 to all remaining entries.

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36. Pleasure Driving Welsh - Junior to Drive, mare or gelding, Sections A, B, C or D PRIZE MONEY: 1st: $20, 2nd $18, 3rd $15, 4th $12, 5th $10 and $10 to all remaining entries.

37. Pleasure Driving Welsh - Novice, not to have won more than two firsts in a Welsh Pleasure Driving Class, Sections A, B, C or D PRIZE MONEY: 1st $20, 2nd $18, 3rd $15, 4th $12, 5th $10. $10 to all remaining entries.

38. Pleasure Driving Welsh Stake - Section A, B, C, D Stallion, Mare or Gelding PRIZE MONEY: 1st $30, 2nd $25, 3rd $20, 4th $15, 5th $10. $10 to all remaining entries.

39. Pleasure Driving Half Welsh Stallion, Mare or Gelding PRIZE MONEY: 1st $20, 2nd $18, 3rd $15, 4th $12, 5th $10. $10 to all remaining entries.

SPORTPONIES

CLASS 16A 2016 SPORTPONY STAR SEARCH CHAMPIONSHIPS Sponsored by: Denworth Equine Management, Sherri Whitworth & Jeremy Denouden and North American Sportpony Registry This division is open to any pony meeting the sportpony criteria. IE: hunter, jumper, driving, eventing etc. The first place in each of the 6 in hand classes at the qualifying shows are eligible to enter to qualify for the SPORTPONY STARSEARCH CHALLENGE CUP, held at the Royal Winter Fair in November 2016. Both under saddle classes also qualify for each respective class. Ponies MUST measure 14.2 hands or under. Passport and registration are not necessary to participate. General EC rules for sporthorses will apply.

Adults CAN ride a pony. Stallions may NOT be handled or ridden by children at the Royal Winter Fair, but may be at the qualifying show’s discretion.

If the first place pony has already qualified at a previous show in 2016 then the second place pony becomes the qualifier. Once qualified a pony may still show at any of the qualifying shows. A list of shows can be viewed at www.royalfair.org At the Royal the SPORTPONY STARSEARCH winner will be awarded the perpetual MORTON SPORTPONY CHALLENGE CUP and a silver keeper plate. Our sponsors, DENWORTH EQUINE MANAGEMENT Sherri Whitworth-Denouden and Jeremy Denouden, award each qualifier with a ribbon throughout the year & $1000.00 in prize 46

money to the Starsearch Champion Class at the 2016 Royal For further sportpony info please contact Darlene Morton at info@mortonstables.com.

CLASSES MAY NOT BE COMBINED Section: 1. Foal of current year 2. Yearling, Colt, filly or gelding 3. Two year old colt, filly or gelding Junior champion & reserve (eligible are 1st & 2nd place of class 1, 2 and 3) 4. Three & over mare 5. Three & over gelding 6. Three & over stallion Senior Champion & reserve. (eligible are 1st & 2nd place of classes 4, 5 and 6) GRAND CHAMPION (Eligible are Junior & Reserve Champions and Senior & Reserve Champions) Champion ribbon sponsored by MORTON STABLES. 7. Hunter suitability under saddle. Three years & over mare, stallion or gelding.

8. Dressage suitability under saddle. Three years & over mare, stallion or gelding.

9. Equitation under saddle. Open to any age rider. (not a qualifying class) PRIZE MONEY: Sections 7-9: 1st $15, 2nd $12, 3rd $10, 4th $8, 5th $5 and $5 to all remaining entries.

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GAITED HORSE SHOW

CLASS 16G HORSES USE CENTRE STREET ENTRANCE All livestock/equine exhibitors must provide proof of insurance with policy number, name of insurance company and expiry date on Entry Forms.

Committee: Jennifer Girvin (jennifer@erinfair.ca) Show to commence at 9:00 am, Saturday, October 8, 2016 Order of go will be Section 1, 7, 13, 2, 8, 14 etc.

Open classes to run following breed classes.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN/KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN HORSE: 1. Mountain Horse Conformation – open to stallions, mares and geldings any age.

To be shown in the walk only.

2. Novice Western Pleasure – open to stallions, mares and gelding. Any rider can enter this class as long as they are riding a novice horse. Any horse can enter this class as long as they are ridden by a novice rider. To be shown in Trail Walk, Show Gait and Pleasure Gait. Entries must stand quietly and back readily.

3. Western Pleasure - open to stallions, mares and geldings. To be shown in Trail Walk, Show Gait and Pleasure Gait. Entries must stand quietly and back readily.

4. Novice English Pleasure - open to stallions, mares and gelding. Any rider can enter this class as long as they are riding a novice horse. Any horse can enter this class as long as they are ridden by a novice rider. To be shown in Trail Walk, Show Gait and Pleasure Gait. Entries must stand quietly and back readily.

5. English Pleasure - open to stallions, mares and geldings. To be shown in Trail Walk, Show Gait and Pleasure Gait. Entries must stand quietly and back readily.

6. Working class – open to stallions, mares and geldings. To be shown in Trail Walk, Show Gait, Pleasure Gait and Canter. Canter will only be called from the Trail Walk. Entries must stand quietly and back readily.

PASO FINO: 7. Bella Forma – all ages 8. Paso Pleasure – all ages 9. Paso Pleasure – Novice horse or rider (horse or rider’s first time showing or horse is under 4 or rider is under 18).

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10. Paso Performance – all ages 11. Paso Performance Schooling – Novice horse or rider (horse or rider’s first time showing or horse is under 4 or rider is under 18).

ICELANDIC: 12. T7 – Tolt: 1. slow tempo tolt. Return to walk and change rein. 2. any tempo tolt.

13. T5 – Tolt: 1. slow tempo tolt. Return to walk and change rein. 2. extended tempo tolt on the long sides, slow tempo tolt on the short sides.

14. T6 – Tolt: 1. slow to medium tempo tolt. 2. Slow to medium tempo tolt, on the long sides holding both reins in one hand clearly showing no rein contact with the horse’s mouth.

15. Three Gait: 1. slow tempo tolt. 2. Medium tempo trot. 3. Medium tempo walk. 4. Medium tempo canter. The best three of the four gaits shown will be counted towards a combined mark. Alternatively, only three gaits may be shown, in which case all are counted towards a combined mark.

16. V4 – Four Gait: 1. Medium walk. 2. Any tempo tolt. 3. Transition of walk/trot and tolt to walk, separately ridden as instructed by the speaker. Change rein.

4. Working to medium tempo trot. 5. Working to medium tempo canter.

OPEN GAITED: 17. Lead line class – Tack optional. Child must be led by an adult.

18. Open Equitation: No Pattern. Open to any gaited horse. Tack optional.

19. Egg and Spoon Competition 20. Water Glass (formerly the Beer Tolt) 21. Potluck Obstacle Challenge – Exhibitors are encouraged to bring their favourite obstacles to build their own course 22. Pattern Class (pattern provided day of show) 23. Challenge of the Breeds: Open to any gaited horse. Tack optional.

24. Bare Back Class: Open to any gaited horse (No Dress Code) PRIZE MONEY: Section 1 & 7: 1st $12, 2nd $8, 3rd $6, 4th $4 and $4 to all remaining entries. Sections 2-6 and 8-24: 1st $30, 2nd $25, 3rd $20, 4th $15, 5th $10 and $5 to all remaining entries.

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open horse show

CLASS 17 USE DUNDAS STREET ENTRANCE **NOW OPEN TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN** All livestock/equine exhibitors must provide proof of insurance with policy number, name of insurance company and expiry date on Entry Forms.

Committee: Marissa Mallais (519-400-0200), Brenda Lothmann, Laura Squires, Josh Mallais

Sponsored in part by: Greenhawk, Hillsburgh Feed and Supply, Snow Brothers Contracting, Town of Erin, Marissa Mallais, S. Burnett & Associates Limited, Blaine Richardson Custom Cutting & Baling, Bahr Saddlery Ltd. Registration to commence at 7:30 am REGISTRATION AT RINGSIDE Warm Up from 7:30 am – 8:45 am in the ring Show to commence at 9:00 am SHARP – Monday, October 10, 2016 LUNCH BREAK after Class 11 RULES AND REGULATIONS: 1. Read Horse General Rules and Regulations in the fair booklet.

2. Proof of valid liability insurance must be presented.

3. All riders under 18 years of age must wear ASTM & BSI APPROVED hard hats with attached harness while mounted.

4. Rider, Parent and/or Guardian must sign a waiver in order to be allowed to participate in the show.

5. Ponies or horses are allowed. No stallions.

6. English or western tack is acceptable. Proper footwear to be worn at all times.

7. Entry Fee: Classes $3 per class 8. There will be a $2 deposit on numbers that will be refunded when you submit your number back to show office.

9. Riders must leave the ring when excused or run the risk of being dismissed from the remaining classes.

10. Peewee Rider – 11 years and under.

11. Youth Rider – 12-17 years 12. Senior Rider – 18 and over 50

13. All riders must be wearing a number in order to compete.

14. During warm-up hours (7:30-8:45 am) if asked to leave the ring, you must do so immediately. If asked a third time, rider will be disqualified from all entered classes with NO REFUND. 15. JUDGE’S DECISION WILL BE FINAL IN ALL RESPECTS OF THE SHOW. 16. Class list is filled out as entries are received, once filled out there will be No Changes to the order of go.

17. Riders who have brought more than one horse or horses that have more than one rider and require space between their runs MUST indicate this information at the time of registration. This applies for tack change as well; if you require time for a tack change please indicate that at the time of registration. Riders will be called to the chute 3 times, if rider is not at the shoot for their run by the third call they will be eliminated from that class.

18. Show changes and/or corrections will be posted on website and at registration booth day of show.

19. For rider and horses’ safety no chute start or finish, circle rule applies for peewee and youth. (You must circle your horse at the top of the chute before you start and after you finish or you will be disqualified).

20. Senior riders can start and finish using chute.

LUNCH BREAK will be held after Class 11, unless otherwise announced during the show.

SHOWMANSHIP (HORSE OR PONY SHOWN IN HALTER) 1. Peewee Showmanship (11 and Under) 2. Youth Showmanship (12 to 17 years) 3. Senior Showmanship (18 and Over) PRIZE MONEY: 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $12, 4th $10, 5th $8 4. Lead Line (All Competitors to receive a prize from the “feed bucket” )

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PEEWEE (All competitors who are showing lead line can only compete in classes 1,4,6,7 & 12) 5. Pee Wee walk, jog/trot (no lead liners) 6. Peewee Poles 7. Peewee Barrels PRIZE MONEY: 1st $15, 2nd $12, 3rd $10, 4th $8, 5th $5 PLEASURE/HORSEMANSHIP (Western Tack Only) 8. Youth Western Pleasure 9. Senior Western Pleasure 10. Youth Horsemanship 11. Senior Horsemanship PRIZE MONEY: 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $12, 4th $10, 5th $8 LUNCH – Ring Open for Warm-Up (30 Minutes Only) 12. Open Costume Class (all ages) PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $20, 3rd $15, 4th $12, 5th $10 Sponsored in part by: EQUINE ERIN and RYAN/PETRIE FAMILY GAMES 13. Youth Poles 14. Senior Poles 15. Youth Stake Race 16. Senior Stake Race 17. Youth Barrels 18. Senior Barrels 19. Youth Arena Race 20. Senior Arena Race 21. Youth Down and Back 22. Senior Down and Back PRIZE MONEY: Sections 13-24: 1st $15, 2nd $12, 3rd $10, 4th $8, 5th $5

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HUNTER/JUMPER SHOW

CLASS 18 HORSES USE DUNDAS STREET ENTRANCE Saturday, October 8, 2016, Starts at 9:00 am All livestock/equine exhibitors must provide proof of insurance with policy number, name of insurance company and expiry date on Entry Forms.

Committee: Wendy Swackhamer (519-830-2484), Anthony Porter, Jason Swackhamer, Wayne & Dawn McIsaac and the A Team

Sponsored in part by:

Bahr Saddlery Ltd., Barbour Equine Vet Service, Budson Farm & Feed Company, Credit River Motor Co., Paul Fishbach, Dr. Jane Hosdil, Greenhawk Equestrian Supplies, Hillsburgh Feed and Supply, Robert Noble, Snow Brothers Contracting, Wellington County Livestock Emergency Response, Ultimate Skin Care by Kelli ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED BY Thursday, October 6, 2016 RULES: 1. General Rules and Regulations as listed in the fair booklet apply to everyone.

2. All livestock/equine exhibitors must provide proof of insurance with policy number, name of insurance company and expiry date on Entry Forms.

3. Dress Code – proper riding attire and approved helmets required and must be worn at all times while mounted.

4. Committee reserves the right to change or alter the program. Classes must have a minimum of 3 entries to run. Show changes and/or corrections will be posted on website and at registration booth day of show. Courses, class lists and order of go will be posted by 8:00am. Late entries will be added to the bottom of the order.

5. Horse and ponies may be used.

6. Divisions will be split if more than 20 or 40 entries depending on division.

7. Entries in the Leadline Division are restricted to classes in their division only. Riders entering the Beginner or Short Stir-up Division are restricted to classes in their division plus class 13.

8. No refund without vet or doctor’s certificate.

9. All riders/horses/ponies must be in a safe, controlled manner at all times. Failure to do so will result in disqualification and immediate removal from fairgrounds.

10. Double bridles, leg wraps and/or splint boots are not allowed. Martingales may be used over fences only. Crops and spurs are permitted in all classes 11. Anyone excused by the judge must leave the ring immediately. (Exception: if eliminated by refusals you may take ONE courtesy fence and exit the ring). Failure 53

to do so will result in disqualification from the remainder of your classes you have entered, and you will forfeit your entry fees for those classes.

12. No same horse and rider combination may compete in a division.

13. All riders must be wearing a number in order to compete.

14. One warm up round (with purchase of ticket) will be completed before judged ride.

Coach/Parent must be present in the ring or at the gate during warm-up.

PLEASE MAKE ALL ENTRIES ONLINE AT www.showmate.net. Contact Wendy at 519-830-2484 with questions. Visit www.erinfair.ca under Hunter Show to find links, class changes and other important information.

DIVISIONS/CLASSES Hack Division 1. Road Hack 2. Pleasure Hack 3. Equitation Open Hunter Division - 2’6” or 2’9” (Judged as one division regardless of height) 4. Hunter over fences 5. Equitation over fence 6. Hunter under saddle 7. Equitation under saddle Sponsored by BUDSON FARM & FEED Low Hunter Division - 2’3” 8. Hunter over fences 9. Equitation over fences 10. Hunter under saddle 11. Equitation under saddle Sponsored by PAUL FISHBACH Just for Fun 12. Handy Hunter 13. Hunter Pairs Sponsored by WELLINGTON COUNTY LIVESTOCK EMERGENCY RESPONSE LUNCH BREAK Leadline Division (class will not begin before 1:00 pm) 14. Walk 15. Walk/trot 16. Cavaletti Short Stir-up Division - 2’ 17. Hunter over fences 18. Equitation over fences 19. Hunter under saddle 20. Equitation under saddle Winner of this division receives Kassie Davis Trophy presented by Davis Family.

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Beginner Division- 18” 21. Hunter over fences 22. Equitation over fences 23. Hunter under saddle 24. Equitation under saddle Sponsored by BAHR SADDLERY LTD. HIGH POINT WINNER - RECEIVES A FLEECE COOLER Donated by: GREENHAWK EQUESTRIAN SUPPLIES ENTRY FEES: Administration Fee - $5 Warm-up Ticket - $2 (ticket MUST BE presented at gate BEFORE judged round) Class Fee: Classes 1-11 & 14-24 $8, Classes 12 & 13 $10 RIBBONS & PRIZES: Over all high point of the day (5 points for 1st, 4 points for 2nd, 3 points for 3rd, 2 points for 4th & 1 point for 5th) Ribbons & placing with prize money to 5th place in each class Classes 1-11 & 14-24: 5th $5, 4th $8, 3rd $12, 2nd $15, 1st $20 Classes 12 & 13: 5th $8, 4th $10, 3rd $15, 2nd $20, 1st $25 Champion and Reserve in each division – rosette and prize DEFINITIONS: Leadline: Maximum age of rider – 8. Rider and pony/horse being led by a capable leader, with halter over the bridle with a correctly placed lead at all times. Riders my compete in 3 classes; walk – they will be asked to use half of the ring starting on a right rein to be judged, walk trot – rider will be asked to do the same as in the walk class but with an added gate (trot), cavletti – rider will be asked to jump a small course of 4 jumps at a height of 6” at a walk or a trot. The Leader should never be in front of the pony/horse’s shoulder, this gives the rider a fair chance at showing the judge their abilities. Riders in this division may NOT enter in any other classes Beginner: This division is targeted for those riders that have completed their 1st or 2nd year in the show ring and are under the age of 12. Riders will be asked to walk and trot with the judge looking at the equitation of the rider. Walk, trot and canter (canter will be done in groups of 6-8 riders depending on class size), this class is also judged on the equitation of the rider. The two over fences classes in this division will consist of 7 jumps at a height of 18” cross rail, course may be completed at a steady trot or canter, one class judged on riders ability, other on the horse ability. Warm up to be completed (if warm up ticket was purchased) before your judged ride. Course will be posted by 8:00 am on the day of the show. Riders in this division may also enter class 13.

Short Stirrup: This division is targeted to riders under the age of 15 that have been showing in the same height during the show season but not higher. The two over fences classes will consist of 7 jumps at a height of 2’ (vertical pole with ground line and light filler), one class judged on rider’s equitation, other on the horse ability. The flat classes will be done with a group canter unless there are more than 20 riders the class 55

will be split, the first group will ride, followed by the second. The judge will then put top riders back together for an overall placing. One class judged on riders equitation, other on the horse movement and ability. Warm up to be completed (if warm up ticket was purchased) before your judged ride. Course will be posted by 8:00am on the day of the show. Riders in this division may also ride in class 13.

Open & Low Hunter: This division is targeted to riders of any age that have been showing for more the 2 years at a height of 2’3” or higher. The over fences course will consist of 8 fences, in the equitation division a halt and trot fence will be included.

Jumps will be a mixture of single and double jumps, with some solid filler and colourful decorations. A height of 2’3”, 2’6” OR 2’9” may be selected but regardless of the height chosen, ALL class in each division will be ridden and judged together, if more than 40 riders the class will be split, the first group will ride, followed by the second. The judge will then put top riders back together for an overall placing. Warm up to be completed (if warm up ticket was purchased) before your judged ride of the hunter division only.

Course will be posted by 8:00 am on the day of the show. Riders in these divisions may also ride in classes 1, 2, 3, 12 & 13.

Handy Hunter: A class similar to a normal hunter class but to include elements that show rideability and handiness, e.g. turn back, trot fence, option line, dismount, open and close a gate etc. Jump heights will not exceed 2’3”. Not recommended for green horses or beginner riders.

Hunter Pairs: A team of two riders will be judged based on the neatness of the team and the ability to work together. The course will consist of 4 jumps that the rider and pony/horse will be required to ride in sync with their partner. The course height will not exceed 2’. Placed as a team with a ribbon and prize for top 5 teams.

DAIRY CATTLE

RULES FOR ALL DAIRY CLASSES 1. All purebred animals must be registered and pedigrees must be produced at the Fair when requested by the Directors in charge.

2. The Erin Agricultural Society will not guarantee hydro and/or shelters for all exhibitors.

3. General rules of the Erin Agricultural Society apply.

4. All entries must be owned by and registered in the name of the exhibitor.

5. ALL CATTLE TO BE LEFT ON THE GROUNDS UNTIL 4:30 PM. 6. Entries to be in the hands of the Secretary on or before September 30, 2016. Mail entries to Erin Agricultural Society, P.O. Box 906, Erin, Ontario, N0B 1T0 or fax to 519-833-0673 7. All livestock/equine exhibitors must provide proof of insurance with policy number, name of insurance company and expiry date on Entry Forms.

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THE GRAND RIVER JERSEY ASSOCIATION PARISH SHOW CLASS 19 Saturday, October 8, 2016

Committee: Randy Kent and Tyler Brander

Photo area sponsored by: KUBOTA CANADA & ED STEWART EQUIPMENT Sponsored in part by: RBC Fergus – Business Centre, Eastgen, Select Sires, Agribrands Purina, Geordawn Farms – Van Kampen Family, Floradale Feed Mill, Arthur Veterinary Clinic, Ayr Farmers Mutual Insurance Company, Conestogo Agri Systems, Connect Equipment, Eldale Veterinary Clinic, Don Brander Livestock Trucking, Linwood Veterinary Services, Nieuwland Feed Limited - Elora, Sharpe Farm Supplies, Glenholm Jerseys R-B Mellow, Grand Valley Fortifiers De Boer’s Equipment, Woodrill Ltd., Main Street Animal Hospital

Judge: Matt Dann, Palmerston Note: Exhibitor’s number harnesses will be used instead of hatbands. These may be obtained from R.K. Supplies, 7647 Wellington Rd. 10, Moorefield – 1-800-440-2694. Numbers may also be pinned on if you do not have a need for a harness.

Judging to commence at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Show is open to members of The Grand River Jersey Association only. Entries must be received by mail or fax by the secretary, Lindsay Allan, 492 Wellington County Road 7, Elora, N0B 1S0, no later than Friday, September 23, 2016. A fee of $3 per entry must accompany entries.

PLEASE NOTE: Late entries are subject to a $5 late fee per entry. For senior classes, please include combined BCA of animal to qualify for the Sherwood Taylor Award. Please note that the Erin Agricultural Society is now requiring that each exhibitor provide their insurance company name and policy number of their liability insurance. The Erin Fair recommends $2,000,000 of coverage but that is at your discretion. The insurance would cover if your animal got loose and damaged property or person and you were sued.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW 2015 Winner Received

$10,377.50 $5 each

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Section: 1. Special Junior Showmanship Classes – Age of child as of January 1, 2016 a. Boy or girl 6 years and under b. Boy or girl 7 through 9 years old, inclusive. c. Boy or girl 10 through 12 years of age, inclusive. d. Boy or girl 13 through 15 years of age, inclusive. e. Boy or girl 16 through 21 years of age, inclusive.

PRIZE MONEY: All credible entries will receive $5, plus merit ribbon from the ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. Champion Showman: Award donated by the VAN KAMPEN FAMILY in memory of Scott Van Kampen, plus Rosette.

All young people, from the Special Junior Showmanship Classes will receive a cash prize donated by RBC ROYAL BANK, Business Banking Centre, Fergus.

Sections: Conformation Classes 2. Junior Calf, born March 1, 2016 or later.

3. Intermediate Calf, born December 1, 2015 to February 28, 2016 4. Senior Calf, born September 1, 2015 to November 30, 2015 5. Summer Yearling born June 1, 2015 to August 31, 2015 6. Junior Yearling born March 1, 2015 to May 31, 2015 7. Intermediate Yearling born December 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015 8. Senior Yearling, uncalved, born September 1, 2014 to November 30, 2014 9. JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE – Award donated by RBC ROYAL BANK, Business Banking Centre, Fergus.

10. JUNIOR HERD: Group of 3 heifers, the 3 animals must be bred by the same breeder (same prefix) and the breeder must own at least 2 of the animals.

11. Milking Senior Yearling born September 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015 12. Junior 2-year-old Female, born March 1, 2014 to August 31, 2014 13. Senior 2- year-old Female, born September 1, 2013 to February 28, 2014 14. 3-year-old Female, born September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013 in milk or dry.

If dry must be within 8 weeks of calving.

15. 4-year-old Female, born September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012 in milk or dry.

If dry must be within 8 weeks of calving.

16. 5-year-old Female, born September 1, 2010 to August 31, 2011 in milk or dry.

If dry must be within 8 weeks of calving.

17. Mature Cow born prior to September 1, 2010 in milk or dry. If dry must be within 8 weeks of calving.

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18. BEST BRED & OWNED: top bred and owned cow chosen from each section 11 to 17. $50 Jersey Canada gift certificate sponsored by various.

19. GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE: chosen from first 2 placings in sections 11 to 17.

Rosette.

20. Award donated by AGRI-BRANDS PURINA. 21. RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE: Rosette.

22. BEST UDDER: Judge shall designate best two udders in sections 11 to 17. These shall compete for first and second Best Udder in the show. Prize money paid to first and second place only.

BEST UDDER - Perpetual trophy donated by the late H. NYKAMP. 23. BREEDERS HERD: Group of 3 animals, the 3 animals must be bred by the same breeder (same prefix) and the breeder must own at least 2 of the animals. Each animal in group must have been exhibited in one of the sections for single animals.

24. BREEDER’S HERD - Trophy donated by the former WATERLOO, WELLINGTON, DUFFERIN JERSEY ASSOCIATION INC. 23. PRODUCTION TROPHY: for highest combined BCA among 1st and 2nd place winners in the senior competition. Award donated in memory of SHERWOOD TAYLOR. 24. PREMIER BREEDER and PREMIER EXHIBITOR AWARDS: based on the top 7 entries donated by SELECT SIRES. 25. TWO SWEEPSTAKE CERTIFICATES: all exhibitors are entered in a draw. Award donated by EASTGEN. PRIZE MONEY: Sections 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 and 17: 1st-$45; 2nd-$35; 3rd-$25; 4th-$20; 5th-$15.

EXHIBITOR POINTS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

Sections 2 to 8 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Sections 11 – 17 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2

NOTE: THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY DOES NOT SUPPLY STRAW. LIVESTOCK TO REMAIN ON GROUNDS UNTIL 4:30 PM DAY OF SHOW 59

ERIN 4-H CALF CLUB Dairy Club Leaders: Miriam Bailey, Greg Bartlett, Christine Murray Kerr Show to commence at 11:00 am, Saturday, October 8, 2016

Novice Junior Senior

4-H DAIRY CLASSES SHOWMANSHIP AGES 9 - 12 years old 13 - 15 years old 16 years and older

CONFORMATION AGES Junior Heifer March 1, 2016 - May 31, 2016 Intermediate Heifer December 1, 2015 - February 29, 2016 Senior Heifer September 1, 2015 - November 30, 2015 Summer Yearling June 1, 2015 - August 31, 2015 Junior Yearling March 1, 2015 - May 31, 2015

WELLINGTON COUNTY DAIRY CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS SHOWMAN Champion and Reserve Showman from all Wellington County 4-H Dairy Clubs will be competing for a Champion Showman for the County.

Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 12:30 pm

Banners sponsored by WELLINGTON COUNTY 4H ASSOCIATION Sponsored in part by: JAY-LOR FABRICATING INC., East Garafraxa PRIZE MONEY: 1st $50, 2nd $35, and $10 to all remaining entries.

4-HER’S LITTLE ROYAL

CLASS 20 4-H INTER-COUNTY DAIRY SHOW - ALL DAIRY BREEDS Show to commence at 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 8, 2016

Committee: Brenda Lothmann (519-803-4190), Wayne Gregson, Marissa Mallais

Photo area sponsored by: KUBOTA CANADA & ED STEWART EQUIPMENT Sponsored in part by: Castle Controls Ltd., Dominion Mini Storage, Dr. Jon Walcott, EastGen, Teak Barn, Wellington Federation of Agriculture, Grand Valley Fortifiers 60

RULES AND REGULATIONS: 1. No entry fee will be charged.

2. Every exhibitor must be a member of a 4-H club in 2016 and must show the exhibit which he or she used in the completion of their 4-H project.

3. 4-H members may use their 2016 4-H Member cards as their admission to the fair.

4. Livestock entries may not be removed before 4:30 pm.

5. All prizes won in inter-club group classes will be paid to club leader and will be distributed as the club sees fit.

6. Prize money to be given after the completion of conformation classes. Competitors must compete in both showmanship and conformation sections in order to receive prize money.

SHOWMANSHIP SECTION: 1. Pre-Novice 8 yrs old and under (showmanship class only) 2. Novice 9 - 11 yrs old 3. Junior 12 – 14 yrs old 4. Intermediate 15 - 17 yrs old 5. Senior 18 - 21 yrs old Trophy and awards sponsored by GRAND VALLEY FORTIFIERS, Brian Llewellyn GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMAN - 1st and 2nd placings from section 2- 5. Trophy donated by OAK KNOLL FARMS, Hillsburgh, Ontario, in Memory of Margaret (Peggy) Gregson. Grand Champion Banner donated by: OAK KNOLL FARMS, Hillsburgh, Ontario in memory of Douglas A. & Peggy Gregson. Reserve Grand Champion Banner donated by: JULIA & MIKE WHALEN, SALES REP PIONEER HI-BRED CONFORMATION SECTION:: 6. Junior Heifer born March 1, 2016 to May 31, 2016 7. Intermediate Heifer born December 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016 8. Senior Heifer born September 1, 2015 to November 30, 2015 9. Summer Yearling born June 1, 2015 to August 31, 2015 10. Junior Yearling born March 1, 2015 to May 31, 2015 11. GRAND CHAMPION CONFORMATION 1st and 2nd placings from section 6-10 Banners Donated by: TD CANADA TRUST, Erin.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $50, 2nd $40, 3rd $30, and $30 to all remaining entries.

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12. Inter-County Group Competition consisting of 4 animals from each County, may have more than one group per County. Trophy donated in memory of the late R.D. GRAHAM. Trophy to be engraved thereon and retained by the Erin Agricultural Society. Prize money to be given to each group of four – $20

4-H EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY COMPETITION Sponsored by: ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY 1. Open to all 4-H Clubs in Wellington County and neighbouring counties.

2. Displays to be setup in the Exhibits Hall on Thursday, October 6, 2016 between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm and Friday, October 7, 2016 between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm.

3. Exhibits will be limited to 4 feet of table space.

4. To be picked up between 4:30 and 5:30 pm on Monday, October 10, 2016. Prize money will be available for pick up in the office at this time.

5. Erin Agricultural Society will NOT be held responsible for any displays not picked up on Monday.

6. There will be $20 given to each worthy club display entered.

7. Entry form must be completed in order to receive payment. Any Club wishing to enter a display is asked to contact the Secretary of the Erin Agricultural Society by September 30, 2016, at 519-833-2808 or fax in entry form to 519-833-0673.

Entries can be done ONLINE at www.erinfair.ca

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BEEF CATTLE

LIVESTOCK TO ENTER DUNDAS STREET WEST ENTRANCE ONLY All livestock/equine exhibitors must provide proof of insurance with policy number, name of insurance company and expiry date on Entry Forms.

Committee: Leslie Cook (519-820-4104), Brad Mansfield, Jim Overland, Terry Lyn Eby, Ian Cook, Rob Klein, Andy Reid, Carissa Cabral

Photo area sponsored by: KUBOTA CANADA & ED STEWART EQUIPMENT Refreshments sponsored by: Tim Hortons, Neil & Gail Baldwin and Family

BREED CLASSES

CLASSES 21 - 24 Sunday, October 9, 2016 Pre-registration online is highly recommended or fax to 519-833-0673, to allocate space in the barn.

All exhibitors report to Show Barn upon arrival to register.

Photography available Sunday and Monday

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Show order: 9:00 am Youth Open Showmanship

11:00 am All Breed Classes

YOUTH OPEN SHOWMANSHIP

9:00 am - “Blow & Go” – No registration necessary Seniors to be at ringside 9:00 am sharp.

AGE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2016 Senior: 16 - 21 years of age Grand Champion Showman Intermediate: 13 - 15 years of age Pre-Novice -- 8 years of age Junior: 9 - 12 years of age and under, trophy and ribbons RALPH PARKINSON MEMORIAL AWARD for the: Grand Champion Youth Showmanship Reserve Grand Champion Show person Banner donated by BUDSON FARM & FEED COMPANY, Erin PRIZE MONEY: 1st $30, and the, 2nd $20 and $10 to all remaining entries plus each Champion and Reserve of all divisions to receive gift cards sponsored by Prime Beef Bistro, Paradise Farms, Shane Baghai, Caledon.

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ALL BREED SHOW

11:00 am approximately Sponsored in part by: Paradise Farms, Paradise Beef Outlet & Boutique, Fairhaven Farm (Gainor Family), Scott Reinhart “Trailer Sales” RULES AND REGULATIONS: 1. Providing there are three or more exhibitors for a registered breed who exhibit a minimum of 18 animals or more that breed will have its own class.

2. The class may be split at the discretion of the committee.

3. Exhibitors are asked to put their cattle chutes outside the barns to allow sufficient tie up space for all exhibitors. Space is limited – please be considerate.

4. LIVESTOCK ENTRIES MAY NOT BE REMOVED BEFORE 4:30 pm 5. All purebred animals must be registered and pedigrees must be produced at Fair when requested by the Directors in charge.

6. The Erin Agricultural Society will not guarantee hydro and/or shelters for all Exhibitors.

7. General rules of the Erin Agricultural Society apply. Insurance company and Policy # must be on entry form 8. ALL EXHIBITORS PAY AT GATE IN LIEU OF ENTRY FEE. 9. A $5 administration fee will be deducted from prize money.

10. Exhibitors agree that any photos taken at Erin Fair can be used for promotional purposes at any time.

CLASSES: Class 21 Class 21 Class 21 Class 21

Shorthorn Hereford Angus Galloway

Class 22 Class 22 Class 22 Class 23

Limousin 2013 Charolais Simmental Crossbred or Any Other Breed

SECTIONS: 1. Bull calf born on or after January 1, 2016 (minimum of 3 months of age on day of judging) 2. Bull, yearling born April 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 3. Bull, yearling born January 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015 4. Bull, mature, born January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014 GRAND CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL (ribbons only) 64

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Female Calf, born January 1, 2016 (minimum of 3 months of age) Female Heifer born April 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 Female Heifer born January 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015 Female, born January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014 with her own 2016 natural, tattooed calf at foot. Female and calf shall be shown as a unit except that the calf is eligible to be shown as a single animal in the Breeders Herd.

9. Female, born prior to January 1, 2014 with her own 2016 natural calf at foot.

Female and calf shall be shown as a unit except that the calf is eligible to be shown as a single animal in the Breeders Herd.

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE AND RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE (ribbons only) PRIZE MONEY: 1st $75, 2nd $50, 3rd $40, and $30 to all remaining entries.

PUREBRED CLASS SPECIALS

Purebred breeders are welcome to leave 4-H animals overnight on Sunday night in the Cattle Barn.

Security will be present on the grounds all night.

GALLOWAY JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP CLASS 21 GALLOWAY Open to Junior Galloway members under 21 as of January 1, 2016

Photo area sponsored by: KUBOTA CANADA & ED STEWART EQUIPMENT Awards donated by: Canadian Galloway Association Please make entries on the Purebred registration form.

PLEASE STOOP & SCOOP!!

All dogs coming onto the property must be on a leash.

The owner must be able to show proof of the dog’s up to date vaccinations. The owner is responsible for his/her dog(s). Dogs are not allowed in any building and must not be left alone at any time.

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All BEEF BREED SPECIALS Class 24

1. All Breeds Progeny of Dam Sponsored by: PARKLAND CATTLE CO., Hillsburgh 2. All Breeds Breeders Herd -- A group of four animals bred & owned by the exhibitor,both sexes represented. Limited to one exhibit per exhibitor.

Sponsored by: ITB TRANSPORT TORONTO (Toni Mattucci) PRIZE MONEY for Class 1 & 2 only: 1st $75, 2nd $50, 3rd $40, $30 to all remaining entries.

3. Grand Champion Bull OVER ALL BREEDS, Trophy & Keeper donated by Fairhaven Farm, Gainor Family, Hillsburgh Reserve Champion OVER ALL BREEDS, Banner donated by Sharpe Farm Supplies, Guelph & Fergus 4. Grand Champion Female OVER ALL BREEDS Trophy & Banner donated by Paradise Farms, Shane Baghai, Caledon Reserve grand Champion Female OVER ALL BREEDS, Banner donated by Andy Morrison, Orton 5. Supreme Champion Limousin, Trophy and Banner donated by Ray Stanton Family & Hockley Valley Breweries 6. Supreme Champion Shorthorn- GRIFFIN MEMORIAL TROPHY Trophy to be engraved thereon and remain the property of the property of the exhibitor for one year and returned to the following fair. This trophy is donated in honour of the late Smith E., Harold L and Smith R. Griffin, all Directors of the Erin Agricultural Society and long time breeders & exhibitors of Shorthorn cattle

ANGUS AWARDS

7. Grand Champion Angus Bull.

Banner donated by Bridle Path Progressive Realty Inc. Grand Champion Angus Female.

Banner donated by Paradise Prime Beef Bistro Supreme Champion Angus.

Banner donated by Paradise Prime Beef Bistro 8. Supreme Champion Over All Breeds. To be selected from Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Bulls & Females. $500 BONUS 66

Donated by Paradise Farms - Shane Baghai, to be paid to Supreme OverAll Animal plus Trophy & Banner donated by Cor-Dawn Farms

9. Reserve Supreme Champion Over All Breeds. Banner donated by Dufferin Cattlemen’s Association

GALLOWAY AWARDS

Grand Champion Bull: Trophy donated by Barry McAlley of Clevendon, New Zealand. Keeper trophy provided by Irvine Family, Shakespeare Grand Champion Female Banner donated by: Dr. Bradley & Colleen Card, Tavistock Breeder’s Herd Banner donated by: John & Lee McIlwraith, Puslinch

SPECIAL AWARDS

Grand Champion Bull Over-All Breeds Grand Champion Female Over-All Breeds Reserve Champion Bull Over-All Breeds Reserve Champion Female Over-All Breeds Honourable Mention Over-All Breeds Honourable Mention Over-All Breeds

$150 $150 $100 $100 $75 $75

Progeny of Dam Grand Over-All Breeds $100 Res Grand Over-All Breeds $75

Breeder’s Herd Grand Over-All Breeds $100 Reserve Over-All Breeds $75

Photos courtesy of Tristan Clark Photography

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4-H INTER-CLUB & MARKET BEEF SHOW CLASS 25-26 Monday, October 10, 2016

General Information -Order of Show (times are approximate-shows follow one another) 9:00am 10:00am 1:00pm 1:15pm 2:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm

Showmanship Clinic-Open to all interested people Erin 4-H Beef Club Achievement program Bred & Owned Wellington County Beef Clubs Award 4-H Interclub Beef Showmanship 4-H Interclub Beef Conformation Wellington County 4-H Beef Champion of Champions Market Class 26

Sponsored in part by: Dominion Mini Storage, Dr. Jon Walcott, EastGen, Teak Barn , TSC, Budson Farm & Feed Company 1.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS: No entry fee will be charged. 4H Members with current membership cards – free admission Every exhibitor must be a member of a 4-H club in 2016 and must show the exhibit which he or she used in the completion of their 4-H project.

Copy of Project Animal Identification Sheet must be available upon request.

Random spot checks will be done.

ALL EXHIBITORS MUST WEAR SHOW HARNESS LIVESTOCK ENTRIES MAY NOT BE REMOVED BEFORE 4:30 pm LIVESTOCK ENTER DUNDAS STREET ENTRANCE Permission is granted to sponsoring companies to utilize any pictures taken during the show for promotional purposes

SHOWMANSHIP CLINIC

Monday, October 10, 2016 9:00 am To be held in the show ring with judge– open to all Refreshments sponsored by: Tim Hortons and Neil & Gail Baldwin and Family 68

ERIN 4-H BEEF CLUB 10:00 am Achievement program

Erin 4-H Beef Club Leaders: Leslie Cook, Ian Cook, Michael Cook, Carissa Cabral, Karen Mansfield, Sara Parkinson, Christina Lyn SHOWMANSHIP AGES Senior 16 – 21 years old Intermediate 13 - 15 years old Junior 9 - 12 years old CONFORMATION AGES Heifer Calf Born after January 1, 2016 Junior Heifer April 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 Senior Heifer January 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015 Market Cattle selected to reach market condition by the date

of the Achievement Program LUNCH BREAK Jakob & Jean Pedersen Memorial Award 1:00 pm Open to all Wellington County 4H Beef Clubs Best Bred & Owned 4H Project Must be 2016 Ontario 4H Animal (PAIF and Pedigree or Proof of Ownership must available upon request) Class will be judged on Conformation, Showmanship and possible one question per Exhibitor by judge. Only one animal will be selected.

4-H INTER-CLUB BEEF SHOW CLASS 25 1:00 pm

SHOWMANSHIP: (Age as of January 1, 2016) NOTE: If there are more than 12 entries in any Section, Members will show in heats determined by advanced random draw. Lists will be posted in the Show Barn.

1. Senior Beef Showmanship ages 16 – 21 Champion Senior Beef Showman Banner donated by: Swackhammer Veterinary Services, Rockwood 69

2. Intermediate Beef Showmanship ages 13 – 15 Champion Intermediate Beef Showman Banner donated by: HALWELL MUTUAL, Guelph, Ontario 3. Junior Beef Showmanship ages 9 – 12 Champion Junior Beef Showman Banner donated by: DOMINION MINI STORAGE, Erin 4. Champion Overall Showman Banner Sponsored by: GARA FARM BUILDINGS INC. 5. Reserve Champion Overall Showman Banner Sponsored by MCARTHUR-BESSEY AUCTION SERVICES NOTE: ** MARKET HEIFERS MAY NOT BE SHOWN IN THE “BREEDING HEIFER SECTIONS”** CONFORMATION: 6. Senior Yearling Beef Breeding Heifers, January 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015 Banner donated by: GRAND VALLEY FORTIFIERS, Grand Valley 7. Junior Yearling Beef Breeding Heifers, April 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 Banner donated by: N.R.D. FARMS LIMITED, Hillsburgh 8. Beef Breeding Heifer Calves, born after January 1, 2016 Banner donated by: SANDERSON METAL RECOVERY, Erin CHAMPION 4-H BEEF BREEDING HEIFER Sponsored by: Arthurs Fuel Inc. Grand Champion 4-H Breeding Heifer - Perpetual Trophy PRIZE MONEY: $100 Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Breeding Heifer PRIZE MONEY: $50 9. Market Steer Banner donated by: DUFFERIN VETERINARY SERVICES 10. Market Heifer Banner donated by: JUDY’S RESTAURANT, Champion Market Calf -- Trophy donated in Memory of the late CHARLES BINNIE. PRIZE MONEY: 1st $50, 2nd $40 and $30 to all remaining entries Champion and Reserve of all sections in Class 25 will receive 1 bag of Show Stopper Sponsored in part by: MASTERFEEDS and BUDSON FARM & FEED COMPANY

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WELLINGTON COUNTY 4-H BEEF CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS SHOWMAN 3:30 pm

Champion and Reserve Showman from all Wellington County 4-H Beef Clubs will be competing for a Champion Showman for the County PRIZE MONEY: 1st $50, 2nd $40, and $30 to all remaining entries.

Sponsored in part by: JAY-LOR FABRICATING INC. Banner donated by: WELLINGTON COUNTY 4-H

MARKET BEEF SHOW CLASS 25-26 4:00 pm (approximate)

All livestock/equine exhibitors must provide proof of insurance with policy number, name of insurance company and expiry date on Entry Forms.

RULES: 1. A maximum of six market cattle may be entered by any one exhibitor.

2. If division of section is required, measurement will be done by hip heights.

3. Any animal shown in 4H Breeding classes are ineligible for Market Beef Show PRIZE MONEY: Sponsored by ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY is as follows: 1st $75, 2nd $50, 3rd $40, and $30 to all remaining entries.

SECTIONS: Ribbons awarded to fifth place.

1. Market Steers 2. Market Heifers 3. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Market Animal (Rosettes) Champion banner donated by: LESLIE SAND and GRAVEL, Rockwood The E.F. MUIRHEAD TROPHY will be presented to the Grand Champion Market Beef animal of the show.

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4-H IN WELLINGTON COUNTY: 4-H IS 4U 4-H is a community organization for young people 9 to 21 years of age (before January 1st of this year). The Wellington County 4-H Leaders’ Association offers exciting programs in everything from pet care to wildlife conservation, recreation, agriculture, sewing, cooking and much, much more. Members learn about a selected topic through hands-on activities and mentorship. In the Cloverbud Program, youth aged 6 - 8 work with volunteer leaders on a variety of units, giving them a 4-H experience over the course of a year. Members of the Leaders’ Association Executive are: President: Ian Cook; Past President: James Schill; 1st Vice President: Mary Fraser; 2nd Vice President: Jason Schill, and Carl Baker, Treasurer. For information email: info@wellington4-H.ca

POULTRY DISPLAY October 10, 2016

After twenty six very successful years, the Erin Agricultural Society has found it necessary to change the format of the Poultry Show. While the number of entries has remained constant over the years, the number of exhibitors was declining annually.

Organizers felt a display featuring both poultry and waterfowl would continue to delight fair goers. One of our larger exhibitors has been engaged to showcase his Standards, Bantams and Game Fowl, as well as Water Fowl at our fair in the Ag Awareness Tent.

Thanks to all past exhibitors, judges and committee members for your good sportsmanship and friendship through the years.

Garry Brown, Past Chairman

Photos courtesy of Tristan Clark Photography

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DEMOLITION DERBY Featuring: Xtreme Productions

Sunday, October 9, 2016 Beginning at 6:30 pm Committee: Carla Butcher 519-829-0612 or carladeacon6@gmail.com, Chuck Mckee, Roy Bulizo, Andy Reid, Kim Ross, Laurel Johnstone, Samantha Spinks, Wayne Parkinson, Rob Fletcher Visit www.erinfair.ca for Demolition Derby Rules & Regulations 4 Cylinder and 8 Cylinder, Figure 8 Entry Fee: $40 per car Maximum Number of Entries: 70 cars (Pre-Entry Advised)

Please Note:

“ Tech Check” is at Carquest in Erin (6 Erin Park Drive). Only demo cars, committee members, and promoter members will be permitted to enter and leave the Centre St. Gate. Cars/trucks/ trailers left overnight will be removed. All demo cars must stay at Carquest until the Promoter announces the parade to the fairgrounds. Anyone who takes a car to the grounds before given the word will be immediately disqualified from the derby and will not be permitted on the grounds. Any children under 13 years of age are NOT permitted in the pit area. Fair representatives may remove anyone and their guardian at any time. Anyone in pit area must have a pit pass. Spectators must sit on grandstands provided Or bring a blanket or chair first come first serve seating. Standing on grass is not permitted.

Sponsored in part by: Battlefield Equipment, Blackstock Ford Lincoln Sales Ltd., Car Quest, Credit River Motor Co., Denise Dilbey - Royal LePage, Erin Auto Recyclers, George and Gwen McArthur, George Paolucci - Edward Jones Investments, James Dick Construction, Jay’s Automotive, Jim’s Towing/JRC Recycling, Ken Keeler Electric, Latam & Latam Royal LePage, Meadowtowne Realty MacMaster Pontiac, Buick, GMC, McEnery Real Estate, Mix 88.1, No Green Pools, Orangeville Fire Equipment, Rapid Rentals, Robertson Amusements, Sanderson Metal Recovery, Secure Towing, Snow Brothers Contracting, Spandreltech

Join us for a spectacular Following the Demo Derby on Sunday Night Sponsored by:

RAPID RENTALS

ROBERTSON’S AMUSEMENTS McENERY REAL ESTATE MARK KIRK Choreographer, Terry Foster

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166th Erin Fall Fair Weekend Schedule October 6 - 10, 2016

OPEN GATES y Frida 1:00 pm

Gates open at 8:00 am Saturday, Sunday and Monday ADMISSION (HST included)

Daily Admission: (13 and over) $10 (Ages 5 -12) $5 Weekend Pass $30 4 years of age and under admitted free

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016

ADMISSION BY DONATION (THURSDAY ONLY)

Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off & Pumpkin Carving Contest 7:00 pm in the Show Barn Partnership Reception

Friday October 7, 2016

Teen Battle of the Bands

4:00 pm on the Outdoor Stage Visit the Teen Jam Nights in Erin Facebook page or contact Tracey at traceyw57@hotmail.com for details.

Sponsored in part by Alice Millen Reese, Royal LePage

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Friday, October 7, 2016 Exhibits Hall • Cafe/Country Store Open at 6:30 pm

Teen Battle of the Bands 5:00 pm Outdoor Stage

special events all weekend long!

Agricultural Awareness Tent

truck pull 6:30 pm Track

Equine Tent Sponsored by: Budson Farm & Feed

Bryce Butcher 6:30 pm Exhibits Hall

Antique Tractor Display

Opening Ceremonies 7:00 pm Exhibits Hall

Four Paws Flying Entertainment 11:00am | 1:00pm | 3:00pm daily Trevor’s Chainsaw Carvings 10:00am | 12:00pm | 2:00pm daily Kids’ Zone

Ambassador Competition 7:00 pm Exhibits Hall

(inside Vendors’ Tent)

Sponsored by: Brighten Up

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Saturday, October 8, 2016 Exhibits Hall • Cafe/Country Store Open at 9:00 am

All Day Kids Zone Vendor’s Tent 8:30 am Hunter/Jumper Show Horse Ring 9:00 am Gaited Horse Show Track 10:00 am Team T & J Children’s Entertainment Exhibits Hall 10:00 am Gentle Ben’s Pet Show Outdoor Stage 10:00 am Jersey Show Show Barn 10:00 am Goat Show Tented Barn 11:00 am Baby Show Exhibits Hall 11:00 am Erin 4-H Dairy Club Achievement Day Show Barn 11:15 am Ultimutts Dog Stunt Show Outdoor Stage 12:00 pm Horse Shoe Pitch Outside 12:30 pm Kids Pedal Pull - preliminaries Outdoor Stage 12:30 pm Horse Draw Track 12:45pm Dirty Dishes Exhibits Hall 1:00 pm 4-H’ers Little Royal Show Barn 2:00 pm Cross Country Outdoor Stage 2:00 pm Team T & J Children’s Entertainment Exhibits Hall 3:15 pm Ultimutts Dog Stunt Show Outdoor stage 3:15 pm Dirty Dishes Exhibits Hall 4:30pm Team T & J Children’s Entertainment Exhibits Hall 4:15 pm Cross Country Outdoor stage 5:30pm Ultimutts Dog Stunt Show Outdoor Stage 6:00 pm Tractor Pull Track 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Spin Cycle Strolling Acts

special entertainment

JUKE BOX 1959

with Haley Van Maele 7:00 pm in the Exhibits Hall Sponsored in part by: Christine Butchart, R.F.P., CFP, FDS

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Sunday, October 9, 2016 Exhibits Hall • Cafe/Country Store Open at 9:00 am

All Day Kids Zone Vendor’s Tent 9:00 am Ponies – Welsh & Open Pony Track 9:00 am Youth Open Beef Showmanship Show Barn 9:30 am Open Sheep Show Tented Barn 9:30 am Community Worship Service Exhibits Hall

Sponsored by the Erin Hillsburgh Ministerial 10:00 am Heavy Horse & Haflinger Show Track 10:30 am Ontario Barrel Race Horse Ring 11:00 am All Beef Breeds Show Barn 11:00 am Justin Wallace Exhibits Hall 11:15 am Ultimutts Dog Stunt Show Outdoor Stage 11:45 pm Shoptimus Prime Quartet Exhibits Hall 12:30 pm Kids Pedal Pull - preliminaries Outdoor Stage 1:00 pm Pie Eating Contest - Adult & Junior Div. Exhibits Hall 2:00 pm Little Buckaroos Outdoor Stage 2:30 pm Visiting Ambassadors Cake Auction Exhibits Hall 3:15pm Shoptimus Prime Quartet Exhibits Hall 3:15 pm Farmers and Kids Olympics Outdoor Stage 4:30 pm Little Buckaroos Outdoor Stage 5:15 pm Background music Exhibits Hall 5:30 pm Ultimutts Dog Stunt Show Outdoor Stage 6:30 pm Demolition Derby Track 7:00 pm DnA, Fiddle & Step Dance Exhibits Hall 7:00 pm Demolition Derby Track 9:30 pm Fireworks to follow Derby Track 10:00pm Silent Auction Bidding Closes Exhibits Hall 11:00 am - 6:00 pm JOJO The Roaming Balloon Clown

sunday night entertainment DEMOLITION DERBY - 6:30 pm on the Track FIREWORKS - following the Derby Major Sponsor: Rapid Rentals

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Monday, October 10, 2016 Exhibits Hall • Cafe/Country Store Open at 9:30 am

All Day 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 10:00 am 10:45am 10:45 pm 11:30am 12:00 pm 11:45 pm 12:45 pm 1:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:15 pm 3:15 pm 3:15 pm 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 4:30pm

Kids Zone Vendor’s Tent Rabbit and Cavy Show Tented Barn Poultry Display Tented Barn Open Showmanship Clinic Show Barn Open Horse Show Horse Ring Lawn & Garden Tractor Pull Track Hands-On Exotics Outdoor Stage Erin 4-H Beef Calf Club Show Barn Little Buckaroos Exhibits Hall Pedal Pull Finals Outdoor Stage Dufferin County Line Exhibits Hall Children’s Cookie Decorating Exhibits Hall Battle of the Bands – 2nd Place Winner Outdoor Stage Little Buckaroos Exhibits Hall Hands-0n Exotics Outdoor Stage Jakob & Jean Pedersen Memorial Show Barn 4-H Interclub Show Show Barn Dufferin County Line Exhibits Hall Battle of the Bands – 1st Place Winner Outdoor Stage Hands-On Exotics Outdoor Stage Little Buckaroos Exhibits Hall Wellington County Beef Showmanship Show Barn Market Beef Show Show Barn Presentation of Special Awards Exhibits Hall 50/50 LOTTERY DRAW Exhibits Hall Removal of Exhibits Exhibits Hall

ALL WEEK-END, EVERY DAY

Ag Awareness Tent Antique Tractor Display Trevor’s Chainsaw Carvings 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm Four Paws Flying Entertainment 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm Plus Strolling Acts

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EQUINE TENT presented by

Committee: David MacDonald 905-873-3213 or equinetent@erinfair.ca, Gayle Ecker, Carol Wetering, Ann Shanahan, Joanne Milton, Leah Frost, Virginia Pantling

The Equine Tent will be open: Saturday 9am – 5pm • Sunday 10am – 5pm • Monday 9am - 4pm Check our website www.erinfair.ca/equinetent for event dates & times.

TAKE HOME A PHOTO MEMORY from Budson’s Equine Tent & the Erin Fall Fair Photo booth sponsored by: Ann Shanahan & Liz Crighton, Remax Real Estate Centre (Saturday) Halton Crushed Stone (Sunday) and Jacqueline Guagliardi, Royal LePage, RCR Realty (Monday) Equine Tent sponsored in part by: Budson’s, Bridget Ryan/Equine Erin, Cavalier Transport, Equine Guelph/Equimania!, Medieval Times, Gara Farm Buildings Inc., Grand River Agricultural Society/Raceway, System Fencing Ltd., U-Neek Signs, Wroth European Auto Equine Tent Highlights: Exhibits, Clinics, Live Horse Presentations Equine Guelph presents Barn & Stable Safety. Interactive & educational and fun!

Breyer Horse Painting, Photo Booth for your family and friends, Special Breed Presentations Live Breeds, meet the horses!

• Mini Horses • Paso Fino & Gaited Horses • Icelandic Horse • Canadian Horse • Quarter Horse • Gypsy Vanner Horse • Welsh Pony • Arabian breeds….and more

Presentations will include: • Liberty/Trick Horses • Western Horsemanship • Dressage & Side Saddle • Eglinton & Caledon Hunt (hounds) • Breed Association Exhibits & Talks • English & Endurance • Working with Leather & Harness • Horseshoeing 80

AGRICULTURAL AWARENESS TENT Committee: Dwayne Gregson (519-829-9488), Blake Fuller, Jordan Pedersen, Garry Brown Educational Displays ~ Live Animals ~ Childrens’ Activities

Sponsored in part by: Liz Crighton - Remax, Kim Mournahan, Bryan’s Fuel, Budson Farm & Feed Company, Creature Quest, Chantler’s Environmental Services, CKNX Radio, Everdale Farm, Fairhaven Farm, Jay-Lor Fabricating Inc., U-Neek Signs (Kevin Morrison), Wellington Federation of Agriculture

RABBITS AND CAVY SHOW

CLASS 28 A DOMINION RABBIT AND CAVY BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION SWEEPSTAKED SHOW Committee: Maureen Dyke (519-928-5739) Note: Exhibitors do not have to be members of the Dominion Rabbit and Cavy Breeders’ Association in order to show their animals.

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All entries must be made in advance. Entries must be in the hands of the show secretary Maureen Dyke by October 5, 2016. Mail entries to Maureen Dyke, 243099 5 Sideroad, Amaranth, ON L9W 0V4 The Rabbit and Cavy show will take place on the Monday (Thanksgiving Day) of the Fair.

Entry fee will be $3 per animal.

Gate fee will be paid in lieu of exhibitor fee.

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9. No animals are to be removed until 4:30 pm.

10. The Erin Agricultural Society will take all precautions to insure the safety and welfare of the rabbits and cavies, but will not be responsible for loss or damage whatsoever, all rabbits and cavies being at the sole risk of the exhibitor.

11. The Judges’ decision shall be final. The new revised D.R. and D.B.A. Standard of Perfection shall be the guide therein and all rabbits and cavies shall be judged by comparison.

12. All rabbits and cavies must be healthy. Any animals showing signs of illness will be removed from the show area.

SECTIONS: UTILITY RABBITS Each breed will be judged in the following classes: Senior Buck, Senior Doe, Intermediate Buck, Intermediate Doe, Junior Buck, Junior Doe, American Chinchilla 1. Argente 6. New Zealand 2. Californian 7. Satin 3. Checkered Giant 8. A.O.S.B. (Any other standard breed) 4. Flemish Giant 9. Doe and Litter 5. German Angora FANCY RABBITS Each breed will be judged in the following classes: Senior Buck, Senior Doe, Junior Buck, Junior Doe. 10. American Fuzzy Lop 22. Jersey Wooly 11. Dutch 23. Mini Lop 12. Dwarf Hotot 24. Mini Rex 13. English Angora 25. Netherland Dwarf 14. English Lop 26. Polish 15. English Spot 27. Rex 16. Florida White 28. Satin Angora 17. French Angora 29. Standard Chinchilla 18. French Lop 30. Tan 19. Harlequin 31. A.O.S.B. (Any other standard breed) 20. Himalayan 32. Doe and Litter 21. Holland Lop YOUTH CLASS 33. Each youth under 18 years of age will be able to enter one standard breed rabbit in the youth class, at no charge, providing the rabbit is already entered in the open show in the youth’s name. All breeds to be judged together to pick “Best by a Youth”. Youth must handle rabbit.

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34. Any pet rabbit exhibited by a youth under 18 years of age. The $2.50 entry fee per rabbit will apply. Limit two entries per exhibitor. The pet rabbit may be a standard breed or a mixed breed. Youth must handle rabbit.

CAVIES Each breed will be judged in the following classes: Senior Boar, Senior Sow, Intermediate Boar, Intermediate Sow, Junior Boer, Junior Sow 35. Abyssinian 44. Coronet 36. Crested 45. Texel 37. Peruvian 46. Boucle 38. Satin Peruvian 47. Merino 39. Silkie 48. Rare Variety 40. Satin Silkie 49. A.O.S.B. (Any other standard breed) 41. Teddy 50. Sow and Litter 42. Smooth Coat 51. Boar and sow 43. Satin Smooth Coat YOUTH CLASS 1. Each youth under 18 years of age will be able to enter 1 standard breed cavy in the youth class, at not charge, providing the cavy is already entered in the open show in the youth’s name. All breeds to be judged together to pick “Best by a Youth”. Youth must handle cavy.

PET CLASS 2. Any pet cavy exhibited by a youth under 18 years of age. The $3 entry fee per cavy will apply. Limit two entries per exhibitor. The pet cavy may be a standard breed of a mixed breed. Youth must handle cavy.

3. Youth Showmanship: Age Categories: Junior, Intermediate & Senior Exhibitors can show a Rabbit or Cavy. Judging will be done on presentation and knowledge of the animal. Some age appropriate questions will be asked by judge.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW 2015 Winner Received

$10,377.50 $5 each

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Vintage tractor Show - Pre 1965 Saturday, October 8, 2016 - Register: 10:00 am Four Categories will be judged

Committee: Craig Switzer, Duncan Armstrong, Clarence Brown, Vic VanOosten, Bert Wheeler, Curtis Marshall, Murray Russell, Ed Barden, Rod Perry

1. The Best Original Working Tractor 2. The Best Restored Tractor 3. THE LONGEST ONE-FAMILY OWNED TRACTOR (preference will be given to owners with proof of purchase or other documentation) 4. THE OLDEST TRACTOR (still operational)

First Prize $50, Second Prize $20, Third Prize $15 To have a tractor judged register with the committee on Sat. morning by 10.30 am . The owners name is to be covered during the judging. The winner of each category would not be eligible to enter the same tractor in the same class the following year to compete for prizes but still could show the tractor. Independent judge to be supplied by the fair.

Tractor would be eligible to win more than one section.

Prizes donated by: The Perry Family / Sensyst, Bank of Montreal, Acton The Wellington Advertiser For further information contact:Â Craig Switzer 519-855-4201 or Rod Perry 416 347-8971

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LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR PULL

Monday, October 10, 2016 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Contact: Virginia Pantling 519-835-1620, Glenn Snow, Ron Hawkins Sponsored in part by: Hillsburgh Snowroamers, MSN Automotive Repair, Orangeville Fire Equipment For information on rules & regulations and entry forms, visit the Acton Fall Fair website at www.actonfair.ca/AFF_tractor_pull.shtml CLASS Lawn & Garden 1. 650 lbs 2. 800 lbs 3. 1000 lbs 4. 1250 lbs

PRIZE MONEY 1st $50, 2nd $40, 3rd $30 1st $50, 2nd $40, 3rd $30 1st $50, 2nd $40, 3rd $30 1st $50, 2nd $40, 3rd $30

Modified Garden Tractors 5. 775 lbs 1st $50, 2nd $40, 3rd $30 6. 900 lbs 1st $50, 2nd $40, 3rd $30 7. 1250 lbs 1st $50, 2nd $40, 3rd $30 8. 2500lbs Open Modified 1st $125, 2nd $75, 3rd $50 (no automobile, snowmobile or motorcycle engines) Alcohol Single Cylinder 9. 1050 lbs 10. 1100 lbs

1st $50, 2nd $40, 3rd $30 1st $50, 2nd $40, 3rd $30

Diesel 11. 1150 lbs Diesel 12. 1250lbs Modified Diesel

1st $50, 2nd $40, 3rd $30 1st $50, 2nd $40, 3rd $30

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ONTARIO TRACTOR AND TRUCK PULLING ASSOCIATION SANCTIONED PULL Committee: Rob Fletcher (519-855-6303), Blake Fuller, Andrew Reid, Colleen Girit, Glenn Snow, Lesley Squibb, Neil Baldwin, Fred Cox, Ron Hawkins, Cheryl Fletcher, Craig Switzer, Keith Switzer, Lorne Parkinson, Joey Parkinson, Greg Whaley, Dwayne Gregson.

Sponsored in part by: Arthur Fuels, Battlefield Equipment, Bird Fuels, Blackstock Ford Lincoln Sales Ltd., Blake Fuller, Brennan Haulage, Bryan’s Fuel, Car Quest Erin Inc., Connect Farm Equipment, Delill’s Auto Collision , Denise Dilbey, Royal LePage, Don’s Auto Electric, Ed Stewart’s Equipment, Erin Auto Recyclers, James Dick Construction Limited, Country Corner, Holly Hartery, Jim’s Towing/JRC Recycling, MacMaster Pontiac, Buick, GMC, Mark Wilson Better Used Cars, Premier Equipment Ltd., Rapid Rentals, Rob’s Automotive Services, Scott Reinhart “Trailer Sales”, Secure Towing, Snow Brothers Contracting, Spandreltech, Teak Barn, Town of Erin Firefighters, Ultramar Gas Station, West Side Grill, The Gas Man All Ontario Tractor Puller’s Association pulling rules apply. Copy of rules available upon request. Rules for 6000 lb and 8500 lb non circuit stock trucks & local vintage tractors available upon request from Rob Fletcher (519-855-6303) or visit the website at: www.OTTPA.net

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TRUCK PULL Show to Commence at 5:30 pm, Friday, October 7, 2016 Registration starts at 5:00 pm in the trailer.

We will draw out of a hat for class order.

No registrations will be taken after 8:00 pm!!!

Weigh in Friday from 5:00 pm NO HOOK FEE, EVERYONE PAYS TO GET IN AT THE GATE. EXCEPT COPTA PULLER WITH WHITE CARD 1. All participants must register their own trucks and supply ownership, insurance and identification.

2. Random checks will be made verifying driver/owner.

3. Local class will now be limited to 20 trucks in 8500lbs local diesel and 15 trucks in 6000lbs local gas 4. Local class open to pullers residing in Wellington, Halton, Peel and Dufferin Counties only 5. Truck registration details will be randomly checked to ensure compliance with this rule.

6. All pullers must wear a proper helmet and have a proper hitch according to COPTA rules SECTIONS: 1. 6000lb. Local 4 X4 Trucks Non Circuit limited to 15 Trucks PRIZE MONEY: 1st $100, 2nd $80, 3rd $60, 4th $40, 5th $30 2. 5500 lb Hot Stocks 3. 6000 lb Super Stocks 4. 6200 lb Super Modified 5. 8200 lb Prostreet Diesel 6. 8500 lb .Local Diesel Non Circuit Limited to 20 Trucks PRIZE MONEY: 1st $120, 2nd $100, 3rd $80, 4th $60, 5th $40 LOCAL CLASSES OPEN TO PULLERS RESIDING IN WELLINGTON, HALTON, PEEL & DUFFERIN COUNTIES PRIZE MONEY ACCORDING TO COPTA CLASSES EXCEPT LOCAL CLASSES AS POSTED 87

TRACTOR PULL Show to Commence at 5:00 pm, Saturday, October 8, 2016 Registration starts at 4:00 pm in the trailer.

We will draw out of a hat for class order.

No registrations will be taken after 8 pm!!!

Weigh in Saturday from 4:00 pm Approved Helmets and proper hitch required according to COPTA Rules NO ENTRY FEE, EVERYONE PAYS TO GET IN AT THE GATE. EXCEPT COPTA PULLER WITH WHITE CARD SECTIONS: 8. 5500 lb Vintage Local Tractor PRIZE MONEY: 1st: $100, 2nd: $80, 3rd: $60, 4th: $40, 5th: $30 9. 6500 lb Vintage local ED STEWART MEMORIAL CHALLENGE TROPHY PRIZE MONEY: 1st $100, 2nd $80, 3rd $60, 4th $40, 5th $30 10. 7500 lb. Light Pro-Stock 11. 6000 lb. Single Engine Modified 12. 8000 lb. Farm Tractor 13. 10,500 lb. Modified Farm Tractor 14. 9,000 lb. Heavy Pro-Stock PRIZE MONEY: As per COPTA Classes except Local Classes as posted Extra Rules for Local Vintage Tractor Class. Tractor & Operator must reside within 30 km of The Town of Erin. Tractor must not have competition pulled in the OTTPA, or Other Classes in 2016. Tractor Pulls one Time Only and Manufactured before 1960. We will run 20” Drawbar for the Local Vintage Tractor Class, PULLERS AND PIT CREWS ARE THE ONLY PEOPLE ALLOWED IN THE INFIELD. ANYONE IN THE INFIELD MUST SIGN THE WAIVER FORM AT REGISTRATION. IDENTIFICATION CARDS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PIT CREW UPON SIGNING OF WAIVER. THIS IDENTIFICATION MUST BE VISIBLE TO SEE. PROOF OF VALID DRIVERS LICENSE, INSURANCE AND OWNERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION OF TRUCKS. MEMBERSHIP CARDS ALSO MUST BE AVAILABLE. 88

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HAY

CLASS 30 Committee: Brad Bruce (519-837-7627) David Meek, Lorne Parkinson, Fred Cox, Brad Bruce

Sponsored in part by: Holmes Agro, Woodrill Farms Ltd., Mark Freure Hay Sales Please attach this information to your sample.

1. First or Second cut 2. % Legume Exhibits must be in place by 11:00 am Friday of Fair weekend and remain until 4:45 pm Monday of the Fair. Baled hay to be exhibited as a slice of approximately 10 inches of the bale, to be placed in a clear plastic bag. Please do not bring full bales.

SECTIONS: 1. 10” slice of first cut hay, 80% legume 2. 10” slice mixed first cut hay, over 50% legume 3. 10” slice second cut hay 4. 10” slice first cut red clover hay 5. Bushel of hay silage or haylage.

6. Bushel of corn silage 7. Red clover seed- 6 kilo or 15 lbs 8. Timothy seed - 6 kilo or 15 lbs PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1 - 6: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $5, 4th $4, 5th $3.

Sections 7 and 8 : 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10, 4th $5 Top Points for Class 30 - $150 Gift Certificate presented by Julia & Mike Whalen, Sales Rep Pioneer Hi-Bred, Orton

TICKETS ON SALE NOW 2015 Winner Received

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GRAIN CLASS 31

Committee: Brad Bruce (519-837-7627), Dave Meek, Lorne Parkinson, Fred Cox

Sponsored in part by: Holmes Agro, Mildred Lang, Woodrill Farms Ltd., Sharpe Farm Supplies Please attach this information to your sample.

1. Brand and type of seed 2. Registered, certified or grade RULES: 1. Entries must be in place by 10:00 am Friday, October 7, 2016 and removed at 4:45 pm Monday, October 10, 2016.

2. The quantity of grain to be exhibited is 15 pounds unless otherwise stated. Sheaves must be six inches at bands for corn sections only.

3. A tag must be attached to all grain exhibits stating the name of variety.

4. All exhibits must have been grown in the current year.

SECTIONS: 1. Wheat – Spring 7. Mixed grain (Oats and barley - ½ each) 2. Wheat – Winter 8. Sheaf of Ensilage corn, 6 stocks 3. Canola 9. Husking corn, 6 ears 4. Barley, two row 10. Soybeans 3 stocks 5. Barley, six row 11. Soybean 6. Oats, any variety 12. White bean PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $5, 4th $4, 5th $3.

Sections 2 and 10: 1st $25, 2nd $8, 3rd $5, 4th $4, 5th $3 SPECIAL FOR CLASSES 30 AND 31 A trophy will be presented to the exhibitor winning the greatest number of points in the Hay, Grain and Field Crop Classes. Trophy is donated by LANG PARK FARMS, in memory of LLOYD LANG by Mildred Lang. To be engraved there on and kept for one year. To be returned prior to the next Fair at which time the exhibitor will receive $35 prize money.

Top Points for Class 31: $150 Gift Certificate presented by Julia & Mike Whalen, Sales Rep, PIONEER HI-BRED, Orton

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HOMECRAFT PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Welcome to the 166th Year of the Erin Fall Fair! One hundred and sixty-six years of community spirit in Erin Township, what an achievement! I would like to thank the Directors and the many volunteers who help make Erin Fall Fair really and truly “The Preview to the Royal”. Without these dedicated people we could not offer a line-up of activities rivaling the best in Ontario!

It is hard to get much better than being featured on “The Rick Mercer Show” or on “Carnival Eats” but somehow our main board did it! While not for our fair weekend, but in mid September we will host the RCMP musical ride.

Our theme this year is “From Field to Fork”. After the theme was chosen I looked around the room and could see how the minds of our amazing homecraft members were working to entwine that theme into their crafts, roots & vegetables, flowers, hobbies, and other divisions of our fair.

As most know, we start our fair on Thursday evening with the giant Pumpkin event and run all Thanksgiving holiday weekend through until Monday at 4:00 pm. That is what most people see. We actually start planning next year’s at the completion of the “last” fair. We ask ourselves “How can we improve?”, and somehow we do.

I would like to acknowledge our first place quilt, made by Mary Rowan, that also won at District 7 and was then taken to the OAAS convention in Toronto. It did not win but it certainly was beautiful!

Now it is time for you to select what you would like to enter. As you go over the various categories, remember to read the rules and GO FOR IT! Please encourage others to exhibit their work as well, wherever their interests take them. We have it all from antiques to fine furniture and all the arts and crafts in between.

On a closing note, we are always looking for new committee members to help in Homecraft, either as a committee head or by volunteering. Welcome all!

We look forward to meeting with you again, or as a new exhibitor, making this year’s Homecraft Division yet another great year.

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HOMECRAFT DIVISION Executive

Left to right Suzanne Whaley, Treasurer; Carol Pollock, Past President; Elinor Fuller, President; Robin Brooks, First Vice President; Philippa Bodolai, Second Vice President Absent: Cindy Storey, Secretary

Homecraft Committee

Back row: Dorothy Gillespie, Michelle Caravantes, Sharon Nolan, Mary Wall, Norma Soul, Mary Ross, Kathleen Smith, Ellen Thomson Front row: Suzanne Whaley, Carol Pollock, Elinor Fuller, Robin Brooks, Philippa Bodolai Absent: Cindy Storey, Marjorie Sanders, Cynthia Rabstein, Gail Stevens, June Switzer, Madeline Welsh, Kathy Hassenbach 93

HOMECRAFT DIVISION RULES AND REGULATIONS

NEW IN 2016: ALL HOMECRAFT ENTRIES MUST BE IN BEFORE 10:00 AM ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2016

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1. All competitions open to residents of the Province except where otherwise stated in the Prize List.

2. The Society will not be held responsible for any printers or palpable errors in the Prize List.

3. Any infringement of the rules and regulations will be punished by withholding the entry from the class and/or prizes, expulsion from the Society or all.

4. Each exhibitor becomes an associate-member of the Society.

5. The Society will collect a $4 administration fee from exhibitors when entries are received. 4-H Club members, Junior Foods and Crafts, and School Children’s exhibits are exempt from the administration fee except when competing in the adult classes.

6. All produce, horticultural items and manufactured articles must be the property of the person in whose name they are entered.

7. No person shall be permitted to enter more than one article per section in each class.

8. The judge’s decision shall be final. Should any mistake occur in awarding prizes, which cannot be adjusted on the judge’s book, the committee head and/or the Homecraft President shall then decide the matter in dispute.

9. Exhibits entered for the special prizes shall not be allowed to compete for other classes. No extra prizes shall be awarded other than what is printed in the Prize List.

10. Any exhibit not meeting Provincial Judging Standards shall not be awarded Prize money.

11. All name tags will be opened after being judged.

12. Exhibit Hall must be closed to all exhibitors and public until judging is completed.

Doors in the Exhibit Hall will be locked from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm Friday of the Fair for judging.

13. General rules of Erin Agricultural Society shall prevail in all circumstances.

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and should any exhibit accidentally be damaged or stolen, the Society will give assistance within their power toward recovery, but will not make any payments thereof. The Society will take every precaution to prevent accidents.

15. PLACING OF EXHIBITS AND REMOVAL – All articles to be exhibited in the Hall must be in place between 6:00 – 9:00 pm Thursday, or 8:00 – 10:00 am on the Friday of the Fair. NO ITEMS TO ARRIVE PRIOR TO DESIGNATED TIMES. Each exhibitor is required to produce his or her exhibitor’s ticket to the Directors in charge on the last day of the Fair. Entries shall be removed following the awards ceremony at 4:30 pm on the Monday of the Fair.

16. Entry sheets may be mailed to: ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY P.O. BOX 906, ERIN, ONTARIO, N0B 1T0 17. Exhibitor tickets can be picked up during Society office hours as listed in the notice below.

18. It may be necessary to make adjustments to any/all of the classes after the publication of the fair book.

NOTICE: The EAS office is open on Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. The Society phone number is 519-833-2808 and fax number is 519-833-0673.

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General Store Café Home of the World Famous Erin Fall Fair Apple Dumpling Beverages, snacks and meals available Open all weekend long! Located at the back of the Exhibits Hall Thanks to our General Store Partners: Tim & Carol Burton, Bill Trought, Holtom’s Bakery 95

The Dorothy Smith Memorial Award

To be awarded to the exhibitor who receives the highest number of points overall for items entered into Homecraft competitions.

Must exhibit in a minimum of 3 different classes to be eligible. $100 plus perpetual trophy.

The Donna Reed Memorial Award

To be awarded to the exhibitor who receives the highest number of points overall for items entered into Homecraft quilting, clothing, knitting & crocheting categories. $50 plus perpetual trophy.

ROOTS AND VEGETABLES/FRUIT CLASS 32A

Committee: Michelle Caravantes (519-803-3078), Kathy Hassenbach, Harold Reilly, Rick Bates, Sherry Burdette

Sponsored in part by: Country Crops, Everdale Farms INSTRUCTIONS: Entries must be in place by 10:00 am, on Friday, October 7, 2016 and must be removed at 4:45 pm, on Monday, October 10, 2016.

SECTION: ROOTS AND VEGETABLES 1. Potatoes, early variety, 3 litre basket, named and unwashed 2. Potatoes, late variety, 3 litre basket, named and unwashed 3. Potatoes, red, 3 litre basket, named and unwashed 4. Broccoli, 2 heads 5. Tallest stock of corn 6. Largest potato by weight 7. Largest Spanish onion 8. Largest sunflower head 9. Tallest sunflower plant 10. Beets, 3 table 11. Brussel sprouts, 1 litre 12. Cabbage, 1 head 96

13. Cabbage, red, 1 head 14. Carrots, 3 table 15. Cauliflower, 1 head 16. Corn, Ornamental, 3 ears 17. Cherry tomatoes, 1 pint box 18. Cucumber, 3 table 19. 18” braided rope of garlic 20. Garlic, 3 bulbs 21. Peppers, 3 Red Sweet 22. Onions, yellow Danver, 3 23. Onions, Spanish, grown from seed, 3 24. Parsnips, 3 25. Pie Pumpkin, 1 26. Pumpkin, Jack O’lantern variety, 1 27. Tomatoes, 3, stems on 28. Tomatoes, different colours, 4 varieties, 2 of each 29. Squash, Butternut, 1 30. Squash, Turks Turban, 1 31. Squash, Pepper, 1 32. Squash, Zucchini a. 3 small b. Largest 33. Squash, Hubbard, largest 34. Flowering Kale 35. Table Centre Piece – A collection of gourds to be displayed in exhibitor’s wicker basket 36. Weirdest shaped root or vegetable SECTION: APPLES 37. Collection of 5 Varieties of Apples (minimum 3 of each suitably displayed in wicker container PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10 38. 1 Dozen Crabapples 39. 6 litre basket Macintosh Red 40. 6 litre basket Wealthy 97

41. 6 litre basket Northern Spy 42. 6 litre basket Delicious SECTION: PEARS 43. Winter Pears, 3 PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1 to 35 & 37 to 43: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3 SPECIALS 44. Collection of garden roots and vegetables (no fruit) suitably displayed in space no larger than 18” x 36” PRIZE MONEY: 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10 Sponsored by: COUNTRY CROPS 45. A collection of at least 8 different organically grown field roots, garden roots and vegetables (no fruit). For this section, “organically grown” means, “no chemical fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, or fungicides have been used on the entries, or on the land on which they are grown during the current and preceeding years”.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10, 4th $5 Sponsored by: EVERDALE FARM 46. The highest combined weight of 1 carrot and 1 beet PRIZE MONEY: 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10, 4th $5 A Special Award of $20 will be given to the exhibitor with most points in Sections 1-43, sponsored by ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. To be presented in the Exhibits Hall, Centre Stage, 4:00 pm Monday of Fair.

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GIANT PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF CLASS 32B Thursday, October 6, 2016 7:00 pm in the Show Barn

Committee: Conrad Wheildon (519-833-2156), Brad Bruce, Rob Fletcher, Jamie Cheyne, Chuck McKee, Jon Ross, Ron Fuller

Sponsored in part by: Alice Millen Reese - Royal LePage, Ken Keeler Electric, Mark Wilsons Better Used Cars, Garry and Eileen Brown, Conrad and Arlene Wheildon, Shepherd Lawn Care Ltd., Erin Pharmacy (Rosettes), Giant Vegetable Growers of Ontario, Brad Bruce and Family, Mix 88.1, Sensyst RULES: 1. Judging will take place Thursday, October 6th at 7:00 pm in the main show barn.

Enter grounds from Centre Street.

2. Unloading and registration starts at 5:00 pm and entries will be received up until 7:00 pm. All pumpkins must be loaded on a pallet and situated in such a way to allow a forklift to easily unload on site.

3. One pumpkin per exhibitor.

4. A $30 registration fee per competitor allows entry into the Giant Pumpkin and Giant Vegetable classes.

5. GPC (Great Pumpkin Commonwealth) rules and judging will be followed.

Complete rules can be found at www.greatpumpkincommonwealth.com 6. The winning pumpkin MUST be left at the fair for display or prize money will be forfeited. We will keep the next 5 largest pumpkins that growers are willing to leave for display on the wagon. All other pumpkins MUST be loaded and taken home that night. Pumpkins can be picked up on Monday, October 10th between 5PM & 6PM unless other arrangements have been made. There will be a secure, roped-off area provided for displaying the pumpkins.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $1500, 2nd $1000, 3rd $500, 4th $200, 5th $100, 6th $50, 7th-10th $25, 11th-20th $20, Trophies for top 20 SPECIALS 1. Grand Champion Pumpkin Trophy Donated by: KEN KEELER ELECTRIC 2. Howard Dill Trophy for Best Looking Pumpkin over 300lbs Donated by: CONRAD and ARLENE WHEILDON 3. Other Trophies Sponsored by: SHEPHERD LAWN CARE, Georgetown 99

ERIN FAIR GREAT PUMPKIN COMMONWEALTH WEIGH-OFF and THE ERIN GIANT VEGETABLE GROWERS present

SIZE MATTERS IN THE LAND OF GIANTS! ERIN GIANT VEGETABLE GROWERS and the ERIN FAIR WEIGH-OFF COMMITTEE are looking for

CANADA’S FIRST ONE TON (2000 POUNDS!!) PUMPKIN And the winning grower could win up to

$12,000

in prize money plus overnight accommodation for two, if needed.

Also, new this year, Thursday night of the fair, at the weigh-off, there will be a pumpkin carving and decoration contest.

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Also New This Year

GIANT PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST

Sponsored by Charlie & Joyce Rayner & Sensyst All Pre-carved/Pre-Decorated Pumpkins will be accepted in Show Barn on Thursday night until 7:00 pm.

Prizes awarded Thursday night approximately 9:00 pm.

No carving or decorating onsite.

Pumpkins to be displayed at fair all weekend.

Category 1 Under 6 years. Decorating ONLY no carving.

Pumpkins must be 8” diameter or smaller. Entry fee of $2 per pumpkin Category 2 6 to 12 years. Pumpkins to be 12” diameter or smaller.

Pumpkins to be hollowed-out and carved, no other decorations allowed.

Entry fee of $2 per pumpkin Category 3 13 to 19 years old. Pumpkins to be 12” diameter or smaller.

Pumpkins to be hollowed-out and carved, no other decorations allowed.

Entry fee of $2 per pumpkin

PRIZE MONEY for Categories 1, 2 and 3 as follows:

1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10, 4th to 6th $5, Remainder Participation Ribbons Category 4 Open Category Pumpkins to be 12” diameter or smaller.

Hollowed out and carved, no other decorations allowed. Entry Fee $5

PRIZE MONEY for Category 4: 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $15 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS - Open to All Categories Voting by Public PRIZE MONEY: 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $15

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GIANT VEGETABLE WEIGH-OFF CLASS 32C

RULES: 1. Rules 1, 2,4, and 5 of the Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off apply (weighing of these classes will start at 6:00 pm) 2. NEW THIS YEAR there will be four separate classes. 1. Field Pumpkin, 2.

Tomato, 3. Long Gourd, and 4. Other (each with it’s own prize money for 1st to 3rd) The “Other” class is open to the following vegetables that are judged by weight; Giant squash, cabbage, watermelon, cantaloupe, carrot, parsnip, beet (any type), onion, marrow, bushel gourd, pear gourd, kohlrabi, swede/rutabaga.

Entries must not have been judged at a previous event - no re-weighs.

3. Field Pumpkin, Tomato, and Other will be judged by weight, Long Gourd will be judged by length. To allow all types of vegetables to compete on an even basis in the “Other” class we have given a score of 100 points to vari- ous weights of each vegetable, Each vegetable will be weighed and given a score based on that weight with the highest SCORE being the winner (not necessarily the heaviest weight).

4. Judging rules for vegetables not covered by the GPC will follow the rules for judging from the EGVGA (European Giant Vegetable Growers Association) www.egvga.eu Please go to www.ErinGiantPumpkinGrowers.weebly.com for information on how to prepare your entries for competition and the weight required for a score of 100 for each of the other giant vegetables.

5. Exhibitors may submit more than one TYPE of vegetable in the “Other” class (to receive an official weight) but only the one scoring the highest points will be eligible for prize money.

6. The grower is responsible for unloading, getting the entry to the scale, and loading of all vegetables in the Giant Vegetable Weigh Off. Please bring any items you require to help out as best you can, such as a wagon, tarp, blanket, extra help, etc.

PRIZE MONEY: FIELD PUMPKIN 1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $50 TOMATO 1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $50 LONG GOURD 1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $50 OTHER HEAVIEST 1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $50 Trophies for top 3 Trophies Donated by Shepherd Lawn Care, Georgetown *GPC plaques, rosettes, and other awards in addition to the above. Prize money may change depending on sponsorship. For the most up to date rules and prize payouts go to www.ErinGiantPumpkinGrowers.weebly.com PRIZE MONEY IS HANDLED BY THE FAIR BOARD AND CAN TAKE UP TO 6 WEEKS TO MAIL OUT. 102

RURAL PRODUCTS CLASS 33

Committee: Norma Soul (519-855-4729), Betty Weber INSTRUCTIONS: All entries MUST be produced or made by the exhibitor and are to be placed by 10:00 am Friday prior to the Fair. They are to be removed after 4:45 pm Monday upon presentation of exhibitor’s card to the director in charge. Should there be more than (6) SIX entries in any section, and on the advice of the judge, a 4th prize will be given.

SECTIONS: 1. Maple syrup - approx. 1 pt.(500ml) In a SEALED glass jar.

2. Liquid honey - approx. 1 pt. (500 ml) in a glass jar.

3. Creamed honey - approx. 1 pt. (500 ml) in a glass jar.

4. Herb Vinegar – ½ pt. 250 ml bottle. Label to tell name of herb used.

5. Fruit Vinegar – ½ pt. 250 ml bottle. Label to tell name of fruit used.

6. Hen Eggs - 1 dozen in a carton. Show clearly the name of the breed with entry.

7. Largest Hen Egg - displayed in a suitable egg cup with the name of the breed of hen.

8. Smallest fowl egg - displayed with name of breed from which it came.

9. Display of 6 eggs from any other farm fowl, e.g. bantams, guineas, ducks must be displayed and clearly named.

10. Collection of feathers from at least 3 rural fowl-e.g. guineas, bantams, peacocks, ducks, geese. Must be named and displayed in a vase.

11. Egg Shell - decorated to represent a well known character -named and suitably displayed e.g. - Charlie Brown, Goldilocks, etc.

12. A basket, no larger than 12”, decorated using the Fair Theme “From Field to Fork”.

13. Potpourri - suitably displayed in glass container - NO perfume or cologne to be used. Attach a list of flowers, herbs or spices used.

14. Home-dried Fruit - displayed in a glass jar - attach list of ingredients.

15. Home-dried Vegetables - displayed in a glass jar – attach a list of ingredients.

16. Any article made with Corn Husks ie. doll, wreath.

17. Wreath - made from home grown products (no tree cones) - One ribbon allowed.

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18. Any article using Dried Apples. e.g. Doll, Wreath 19. Create a centre piece using the Fair Theme “From Field to Fork” No larger than 12” (30cm).

Prize Money: Sections 1 to 19. 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3, 4th $2 A Special Award of $20 will be given to the exhibitor with most points in Sections 1-19, sponsored by ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. To be presented in the Exhibits Hall, Centre Stage, 4:00 pm Monday of Fair.

FLOWERS CLASS 34

Committee: Mary Ross (519-833-7289), Jodi Swanzey, Gwen McArthur, Mildred Ferris, Ruth Vibe

Sponsored in part by: The Village Green PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY CONTAINER OF VALUE. INSTRUCTIONS: All flowers and plants entered for competition must have been grown by the exhibitor except in arrangement classes where purchased flowers and material are permitted. ENTRY TAGS MUST BE TIED (NOT TAPED) TO EXHIBIT. NO SILK FLOWERS OR ARTIFICIAL MATERIAL ALLOWED UNLESS REQUESTED. PLEASE REMOVE DAMAGED, DISCOLOURED, AND DEAD MATERIALS. ALSO READ PRIZE LIST CAREFULLY AND BE SURE THAT YOUR EXHIBIT IS ENTERED IN THE CORRECT SECTION. ALL ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE ASSEMBLED BEFORE ARRIVAL AT THE EXHIBITS HALL. Judge’s Hint: for most arrangements best effect is obtained when the container height is 1/3 of the total height of the arrangement.

Should there be more than (6) six entries in any section and on the advice of the judge, a 4th prize of $2 will be given. For changes in entries please contact the Secretary. Each exhibitor shall present his or her member’s ticket when picking up exhibits for the hall at the conclusion of the fair. Entries must be in place by 10:00 am Friday of the Fair weekend and removed after 4:45 pm Monday of the Fair.

SECTION: CUT FLOWERS; MUST BE GROWN BY EXHIBITOR 1. Hydrangea, 1 bloom 2. Dahlia, 1 bloom 6” or under 3. Black Eyed Susan 1 stem 4. Perennials, 3 stems, all different, must be named. (Stem; may carry one or more flowers or buds) 104

5. Annuals, 3 stems, all different, must be named 6. Sunflower, small head variety, 1 bloom 7. Rose, 1 bloom, any colour. (Bloom: individual flower, one to a stem, do not leave buds showing) 8. Geranium, 1 bloom 9. Phlox, 1 stem SECTION: FRESH ARRANGEMENTS. ACCESSORIES MAY BE USED NOTE**** FLOWERS USED IN THESE SECTIONS 10 – 23 MAY BE PURCHASED. 10. PRIDE OF OUR LABOUR: Arrangement in a mason jar 11. SWEET TREASURE: Arrangement in a honey container using yellow, orange and white flowers 12. ALONG THE TRAIL: Arrangement of field flowers and weeds 13. SPIRIT OF THE FALL: Arrangement of sedum, Queen Anne’s lace and other flowers 14. EYE OPENER: Arrangement in an egg cup 15. BEAUTY WITHOUT BLOOM: Arrangement of leaves only 16. BY THE FORK THAT FEEDS YOU: Arrangement of flowers, fruits and vegetables with a table fork PRIZE MONEY: SECTIONS 1 to 16: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3, 4th $2 A Special Award of $20 will be given to the exhibitor with most points in this class, sponsored by the ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. To be presented in the Exhibit Hall, Centre Stage 4:00 pm Monday of Fair.

SPECIALS SECTION: FRESH ARRANGEMENTS. ACCESSORIES MAY BE USED. 17. FROM FIELD TO FORK: Your interpretation.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $15 Gift Certificate, 2nd $10 Gift Certificate Sponsored by: BONARROW GREENHOUSES, Rockwood 18. HERBAL DELIGHT: A collection of herbs and flowers in a kitchen container.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10 Sponsored by: HILLSBURGH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 19. THUMBELINA: A tray garden with a fairy motif. Container to be 12” or smaller.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $15, 2nd $10 Sponsored by: EXTERIOR EXPRESSIONS, Hillsburgh 20. TINY JEWELLS: A miniature arrangement not to exceed 3” in any direction.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10 Sponsored by: ERIN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 105

21. RED DELICIOUS: Arrangement in a red container.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $15 Gift Certificate, 2nd $10 Gift Certificate Sponsored by: BONARROW GREENHOUSES, Rockwood 22. SCARY PUMPKIN: Arrangement in a pumpkin with Halloween accessories.

Pumpkin no larger than 8” PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10 Sponsored by: SNOWBERRY BOTANICALS INC., Erin 23. MARKET DAY: Arrangement of flowers, fruits and vegetables in a basket with a handle. Display, including basket not to exceed 15” in any direction.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10 In Memory of Frances Leslie - sponsored by: CON & ARLENE WHEILDON 24. COMMITTEE’S CHOICE PRIZE MONEY: $20 Sponsored by: EAS THE FLOWER COMMITTEE 25. JUDGE’S CHOICE: the most outstanding entry in the show from sections 1 to 23.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $15 Sponsored by: THE WEATHERVANE, Erin

CLOTHING CLASS 35

Committee: Sharon Nolan (519-833-2602), Marilyn Squibb, Lesley Squibb, Myrtle Reid, Shirley Edgerton INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE READ RULES CAREFULLY. Entries must be in place in exhibit hall by 10:00 am Friday of Fair and may not be moved until 4:45 pm Monday of Fair. EACH ENTRY MUST BE THE WORK OF THE EXHIBITOR, MUST BE CLEAN AND WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED 2 YEARS. NOTE: PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO NEW WORK. Any change on entry card must be made through the Committee Head only. NOTE: Combined sewing machine and serging techniques will be accepted on garments unless otherwise specified. Should there be more than 6 entries in any section and on the advice of the judge, a 4th prize will be given.

All entry tags must be fastened securely to the garment ONLY with safety pins.

Before removing entries from the hall, exhibitors must present their membership ticket and exhibitor number.

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SECTION: 1. A child’s outfit (at least 2 coordinating pieces) 2. Coordinating pieces for an adult (at least 2 pieces e.g. jacket and skirt, etc.)

3. A man or woman’s shirt, tailored style 4. An article of outer wear, e.g. coat, hat, etc.

5. Jacket, woven fabric – any style 6. Jacket, patchwork, quilted or embellished fabric 7. Pants – men’s, women’s or child’s with waistband and zipper 8. Pants – Men’s, women’s or child’s with elastic waistband 9. Hoodie or Sweatshirt, any size 10. Fleece jacket with zipper, any size 11. Pajamas or nightshirt, child or adult 12. Child’s fleece outfit (at least 2 pieces) 13. Clothing accessory made of fleece, e.g. hat, mittens, etc.

14. Vest, any fabric featuring a special technique e.g. patchwork, embellishment, etc.

15. Costume for child or adult 16 Sewn accessory/s – e.g. hat, mittens, bag, wallet, etc.

17. A sewn doll’s outfit made for a 14” to 18” doll. Displayed on the doll.

PRIZE MONEY (Sections 1 to 17) 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3 SPECIALS 18. Handmade garment or accessory using eco-friendly materials such as recycled garments, fabrics or materials or bamboo, soy or corn based fabrics. Must use some sewing techniques which may include hand sewing. Please attach an explanation of the eco-friendly aspects of the garment or accessory.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $5 Sponsored by: DEBI CLARE, Hillsburgh 19. A fleece article made by a 4-H member.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st.$20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10, and $5 to all remaining entries Sponsored by: LARRY AND MARGARET BARNSTAPLE, Acton A $25 Gift Certificate will be given to the exhibitor with the most points in this class, sponsored by Fabricland, to be presented in the Exhibit Hall, Centre Stage at 4:00 pm Monday fair.

ALL PRIZE MONEY WILL BE MAILED OUT

Please include your emergency number on all entry forms to ensure delivery of prize money.

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KNITTED AND CROCHETED ARTICLES CLASS 36

Committee: Sharon Nolan (519-833-2602), Marilyn Squibb, Lesley Squibb, Myrtle Reid, Shirley Edgerton INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE READ RULES CAREFULLY. Entries must be in place in exhibit hall by 10:00 am. Friday of Fair and may not be moved until 4:45 pm Monday of Fair. EACH ENTRY MUST BE THE WORK OF THE EXHIBITOR, MUST BE CLEAN AND WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED 2 YEARS. NOTE: PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO NEW WORK. Any change on entry card must be made through the Committee Head only.

NOTE: Should there be more than 6 entries in any section and on the advice of the judge, a 4th prize will be given.

All entry tags must be fastened securely to the garment ONLY with safety pins.

Before removing entries from the hall, exhibitors must present their membership ticket and exhibitor number.

ALL ENTRIES MUST COME WITH A 10 INCH PIECE OF THE YARN OR YARNS USED TO MAKE THE ITEM. SECTION KNITTED: 1. Afghan, hand knitted, one piece, one or more colours, finished not exceeding 150cm x 180cm 2. Afghan, hand knitted, squares, one or more colours, finished not exceeding 150cm x 180cm 3. Hand knitted baby’s afghan or carriage cover any style 4. Hand knitted pair of socks, adult size 5. Hand knitted pair of mittens, adult size 6. Hand knitted sweater or cardigan using one type and colour yarn, adult size 7. Hand knitted cardigan using more than one type or colour yarn, using a design motif, child size 8. Hand knitted slippers any style, adult size 9. Hand knitted hat, any style, adult size 10. Hand knitted baby outfit, minimum 2 pieces, no ribbons (no chunky or thick yarn) 11. Any hand knitted article by new exhibitor 12. A scarf or cowl article hand knitted (using one or more colours) for an adult 13. Any article of machine knitting or any other technique (using one or more colours) 14. A shawl or shrug (using only one colour yarn) 108

SECTION CROCHETED: 15. Afghan crocheted, one piece in one or more colours. Finished not exceeding 150cm x 180cm 16. Afghan crocheted, granny squares in one or more colours. Finished not exceeding 150cm x 180cm 17. Baby afghan or carriage cover any style.

18. One pair crocheted slippers, any style or size 19. Crocheted baby outfit, minimum 2 pieces – no ribbons (no chunky or thick yarn) 20. Any article crocheted by a new exhibitor PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1 to 20: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3 Two special awards will be given to the top 2 exhibitors with the most points in sections 1-20, sponsored by SPINRITE FACTORY OUTLET LISTOWEL, to be presented at the Exhibit Hall, Centre Stage, 4:00 pm.

SPECIALS 21. An Afghan using more than one technique, for single bed, not exceeding 150cm x 180cm PRIZE MONEY: 1st.$20, 2nd $10 Sponsored by: WENDY MCDOUGALL, Erin

CANNING CLASS 37

Committee: Marjorie Sanders (519-833-9546), Helma Sharpe, Marion Sinclair O’Connor, & Marjorie Eskritt, Cindy Storey INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE READ RULES CAREFULLY. Pint jars or metric equivalent are required for Canning. ½ pint jars or metric equivalent are required for Jams & Jellies. Wrong sized jars will be disqualified. Should there be more than 6 entries in any section, a 4th prize of $2 may be given. Entries must be in place by 10:00 am Friday of the Fair and may not be removed until 4:45 Monday of the Fair.

NOTE: NEW LIDS ONLY TO BE USED. JARS NOT SEALED WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. NO WAX TO BE USED EXCEPT FOR FREEZER JAM. SECTION: CANNED FRUIT- PINT JARS OR METRIC EQUIVALENT 1. Applesauce 2. Pears 3. Peaches 109

4. Cherries 5. Canned Tomatoes SECTION: JAMS - HALF PINT, 8OZ. JARS OR METRIC EQUIVALENT 6. Blueberry Jam 7. Peach Jam 8. Raspberry Jam 9. Black Currant Jam 10. Strawberry/Rhubarb Jam 11. Strawberry Jam 12. Three (3) Fruit Marmalade 13. Any type of Jam not listed, must be identified.

SECTION: JELLIES - HALF PINT, 8 OZ. JARS OR METRIC EQUIVALENT. NO FOOD COLORING TO BE USED IN JELLIES 14. Crab Apple Jelly 15. Grape Jelly 16. Mint Jelly 17. Red Pepper Jelly SECTION: FROZEN JAMS - HALF PINT, 8 OZ. JARS OR METRIC EQUIVALENT 18. Raspberry Jam 19. Strawberry Jam 20. Peach Jam PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1-20: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3 SPECIALS 21. Three decorated jars of Jam in a wooden wicker basket using the Fair Theme “From Field to Fork” consisting of three different Jams in half pint jars (or metric equivalent). Exhibits will be judged on appearance and taste.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10 Sponsored by: HILLSBURGH FOODLAND, Hillsburgh.

22. BEST JAM AWARD: PRIZE MONEY: 1st $20 Gift Certificate and Rosette Prize Ribbon Sponsored by: BERNARDIN 23. BEST JAM/ JELLY AWARD – Best jam/jelly from sections 6-20 PRIZE MONEY: $20 Sponsored by: BETH BRODERICK, Hillsburgh 110

GUIDELINES FOR SECTION 22 1. Prize winning Jams must be made with Bernardin Fruit Pectin. Proof of purchase plus Recipe must accompany entry tag.

2. Complete a Release and Declaration form with their name, address and phone number.

3. Indicate what contest and placing they have won.

4. Submit a photograph of yourself and winning product, recipe and proof of purchase.

Section: Pickles 24. Dill Pickles 25. Nine Day Pickles 26. Icicle Pickles 27. Beet Pickles 28. Bread and Butter Pickles 29. Corn Relish 30. Hot Dog Relish-yellow 31. Hot Dog Relish-green 32. Pickled Garlic 33. Chili Sauce 34. Fruit Chili Sauce 35. Pickled Eggs 36. Spaghetti Sauce (no meat) 37. Salsa 38. Any Pickle not listed, must be identified.

39. Pickled Carrots 40. Beet Relish PRIZE MONEY: Sections 24-40: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3 SPECIALS Half pint jars or metric equivalent are required.

41. Decorated package of Pickles (three kinds of pickles, not relish) using the Fair Theme “From Field to Fork”.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $7, 3rd $5, 4th $3 42. BERNARDIN ADULT HOME CANNER “BEST OF THE SHOW” AWARD. Prize winner must have three (3) home canning entries in the fair 111

(pint or ½ pint jars). Winner is Fair’s Best Home Canner based on highest accumulated points in Canning Class PRIZE MONEY: Bernardin Adult Best of Show Prize, $30 gift certificate. www.bernardin.ca 43. BERNARDIN GIFT BASKET AWARD. Must include at least three (3) filled mason jars (pint or ½ pint jars) sealed with Bernardin Snap or Bernardin Collection Elite Lids and be submitted in an appropriate container, not necessarily a basket. Maximum cost of container and components, not to exceed $20. Entry may be decorated for any theme (holiday, get well etc.) and may include appropriate additional items such as soap, candles, candy, soup mixes etc.

Judge’s winner based on creativity, quality of home canned product, perceived value and appropriateness of presentation.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st Bernardin $20 Gift Prize, 2nd $7, 3rd $5, 4th $3.

(2nd - 4th prize money donated by Erin Agricultural Society). www.homecanning.ca A Special Award of $20 will be given to the exhibitor with most points in Sections 1-20 and 24-40, sponsored by ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. To be presented in the Exhibits Hall, Centre Stage, 4:00 pm Monday of Fair.

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QUILTING CLASS 38

Committee: Cynthia Rabstein (519-843-2222), Ruth King, Elaine McDougall, Helen Meyer, Gillian Robinette, Marbeth McLean INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE READ HOMECRAFT AND QUILTING RULES CAREFULLY All entries in Class 38 must be in the Exhibit Hall by 10:00 am Friday of the Fair and may not be removed until 4:45 pm Monday of the Fair.

No person shall be permitted to enter more than one article per section in each class.

Each entry must be the work of the exhibitor, must be clean, and may be shown only two years. Preference will be given to new work. Soiled and damaged articles will not be accepted.

Should there be more than six (6) entries in any section, on the advice of the judge, a 4th prize will be given. At the discretion of the judge, with the approval of the Committee Head, a given class may be subdivided to make judging and competition as appropriate as possible. Entry tags must be fastened securely with safety pins.

Exhibitors are required to present their current exhibitor ticket and number, with a list of entries, to a director before removing entries.

ALL ENTRIES IN CLASS 38 MUST HAVE FABRIC SAMPLES ATTACHED AND MUST MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS AS STIPULATED FOR EACH SECTION. FAILURE TO HAVE FABRIC SAMPLES ATTACHED AND FAILURE TO MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. ALL LABELS MUST BE COVERED. OAAS ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP QUILTS COMPETITION A COMPLETE SET OF ELIGIBILITY, RULES AND REGULATIONS IS AVAILABLE The two championship quilts (hand quilted and machine quilted) are eligible to compete at the OAAS District meeting in November 2016. The winners at District proceed to competition at the OAAS Convention in Toronto in February 2017. If an exhibitor does not wish his or her quilt to compete, please state on the back of the entry tag. If the championship winner does not want the champion quilt to proceed, the reserve champion quilt will proceed to the OAAS Quilt Competition.

Upon making an entry into the OAAS. Quilt Competition, the exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional activities related to the competition. Prizes will be awarded at the District and Provincial Levels.

HAND QUILTED CHAMPIONSHIP: RULES AND REGULATIONS • Entries must be solely made and hand quilted by the exhibitor.

• Entry quilts must be a minimum of 324” (823 cm) measured on the perimeter • The Grand Prize winner of the Hand Quilted Championship Quilt will receive $500 at the Convention in February 2017.

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OAAS HAND QUILTED SECTIONS 1. Quilt - pieced, hand quilted, made solely by exhibitor.

Special Award of $25 to first place in MEMORY OF ANN GRAHAM, SPONSORED BY THE GRAHAM FAMILY 2. Quilt – appliquéd, hand quilted, made solely by exhibitor.

Sponsored by: DARLENE & PETE TERRY, IN MEMORY OF DONNA REED PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25 3. Quilt – pieced or appliquéd, made by a group or organization.

Group Rules: A quilt in which the top has been designed or executed by a co-operative effort of three (3) or more persons. Please attach signatures of all those who worked on the quilt on the back of the entry tag. The exhibitor’s name will be displayed.

Sponsored by: CYNTHIA RABSTEIN (1st place only) PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1 - 3: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $6, 4th $4 MACHINE QUILTED CHAMPIONSHIP: RULES AND REGULATIONS • Entries must be solely made and machine quilted (not using a long arm machine) by the exhibitor.

• Entries must be a minimum perimeter of 324” (823 cm). Article may be square or rectangular, etc.

• Article must have visible machine quilting.

• The Grand Prize winner of the Champion Machine Quilt will receive an award along with a certificate and ribbon.

OAAS MACHINE QUILTED SECTION 4. Quilt – pieced or appliquéd, machine quilted, made solely by exhibitor.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $6, 4th $4 GENERAL QUILTING SECTIONS THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS REQUIRE THAT THE QUILTS BE MADE SOLELY BY THE EXHIBITOR. PLEASE NOTE THAT SECTIONS 28 AND 29 ARE AVAILABLE FOR QUILTS PROFESSIONALLY QUILTED BY ANOTHER PERSON USING ANY TYPE OF QUILTING INCLUDING A LONG ARM QUILTER. PLEASE INCLUDE FABRIC SAMPLES WITH ALL QUILTS, WALL HANGINGS AND OTHER ITEMS AND MAKE SURE THAT THE ENTRY MEETS THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OTHER SECTIONS: 5. Quilt – My first quilt by a beginner quilter, perimeter of 200” (500 cm) or larger (any kind, machine, hand quilted or tied) 6. Quilt – tied, perimeter of 200” (500 cm) or larger 7. Quilt Top – appliquéd, perimeter of 200” (500 cm) or larger 114

8. Quilt Top – pieced, perimeter of 200” (500 cm) or larger 9. Quilt – whole cloth (quilted on a solid plain coloured fabric), perimeter of 300” (750 cm) or larger 10. Quilt, Appliquéd – any kind done solely by exhibitor that is not eligible for Sections 1 to 9. Please write on the back of the entry tag the uniqueness of this quilt which makes it ineligible for the previous Sections; i.e. size 11. Quilt, Pieced – any kind done solely by exhibitor that is not eligible for Sections 1 to 9. Please write on the back of the entry tag the uniqueness of this quilt which makes it ineligible for the previous Sections; i.e. size PRIZE MONEY: Sections 5 – 11: 1st $8, 2nd $5, 3rd $3 12. Quilt – crib, hand quilted, perimeter of 200” (500 cm) or less. (See section 32 for additional prize) 13. Quilt – crib, machine quilted, perimeter of 200” (500 cm) or less.

14. Lap Quilt – hand quilted, perimeter of more than 200” (500 cm), less than 300” (750 cm). (See section 32 for additional prize) 15. Lap Quilt – machine quilted, perimeter of more than 200” (500 cm), less than 300” (750 cm).

16. Bed Quilt – hand quilted, minimum perimeter of 300” (750cm) (See section 32 for additional prize) 17. Bed Quilt – machine quilted, minimum perimeter of 300” (750cm) 18. Quilted Runner or Table Topper 19. Quilted Bag or Purse 20. Any other quilted or tied item, i.e. place mats, candle mats etc.

Sponsored by: HILLSBURGH REST HOME 21. Quilted item showing theme of Fair Sponsored by: MARY MAXIM 22. Pieced or appliquéd quilt block, mounted with back of block accessible 23. Miniature Quilt, perimeter of 72” (180 cm) or less PRIZE MONEY: Sections 12 - 23: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3 SPECIALS 24. Special Quilt – Original design by exhibitor, perimeter of 200” (500 cm) or larger. This quilt should exhibit a special theme (e.g. specific event or celebration) or special design (e.g. exhibitor’s ability to design original or adapt traditional pattern) or other special qualities (e.g. personalized photo transfer memory quilt). Include a note (legible from a distance) of 100 words or less describing the special nature of the quilt.

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25. Antique Quilt or Quilt Top, 50 years or older. Include a note (legible from a distance) of 100 words or less to share the history of the quilt.

PRIZE MONEY: SPECIAL AWARD of $25 for 1st place IN MEMORY OF ANN GRAHAM Sponsored by: The Graham Family PRIZE MONEY: 2nd $8, 3rd $7 26. Wall Quilt – Traditional or heirloom design, perimeter not to exceed 200” (500 cm). Must be made and quilted by exhibitor. MUST HAVE SLEEVE OR ROD POCKETS. PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $7 27. Wall Quilt – Contemporary or own design, not to exceed 200” (500 cm).

Must be designed and made by exhibitor. Will be judged on innovative design, unusual use of materials and stitches, piecing, embellishments, as well as quilting and finishing. MUST HAVE SLEEVE OR ROD POCKETS. PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $7 28. Quilt - Pieced by entrant and quilted by another. Minimum size of 200” (500 cm). Colour, design and construction to be judged, not the quilting.

Please indicate the name of the person(s) who has done the quilting on the back of the entry tag.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $7 29. Quilt - Appliquéd by entrant and quilted by another. Minimum size of 200” (500 cm). Colour, design and construction to be judged, not the quilting. Please indicate the name of the person(s) who has done the quilting on the back of the entry tag.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $7 30. An Article of Quilting – Must be completely made by exhibitor under the age of 16 years.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $7 Sponsored by: HELEN MEYER 31. Scrap Quilt – perimeter of 200” (500 cm) or more with a minimum of 50 different fabrics, pieced and/or appliquéd, hand and/or machine quilted.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $7 Sponsored by: GILLIAN ROBINETTE 32. The Wendy McHugh Award. The judge will select from sections 12, 14 and 16 a quilt chosen for its’ hand quilting and overall design.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25 Sponsored by: ERIN VILLAGE QUILTERS in memory of founding member, WENDY McHUGH 33. Judge’s Choice: Any item entered in Class 38 that the Judge chooses to recognize for high quality and overall appeal.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25 Sponsored by: ERIN VILLAGE QUILTERS A special award of a $25 Gift Certificate will be given to the exhibitor with the most points in the class sponsored by FABRICLAND. To be presented in the Exhibits Hall, Centre Stage 4pm Monday of the Fair.

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HOBBIES AND CRAFTS, NEEDLEWORK CLASS 39

Committee: Ellen Thomson (519-856-9953), Jackie Kirk, Barb Switzer, Colleen Lloyd, Jordan Armstrong

Sponsored in part by: Ellen Thomson, Rockwood Len’s Mill Stores INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE READ RULES CAREFULLY. Entries must be in place in Exhibit Hall by 10:00 am Friday of the fair and may not be removed until 4:45 pm on Monday. EACH ENTRY MUST BE THE WORK OF THE EXHIBITOR, MUST BE CLEAN AND WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONE YEAR. Any change on the entry card must be done by the Secretary only. Should there be more than six entries in any section, and on the advice of the judge, a fourth prize may be given. Entry tags must be securely fastened. Exhibitors are required to present their membership ticket and exhibitor’s number, with a list of entries to the Director in charge before removing entries on Monday.

NOTE: Exhibitor may enter one item only per section.

Please note NEW Children & Youth Sections 52-54.

SECTION: HOBBIES & CRAFTS 1. Any season wall hanging, kits accepted 2. Any occasion front door entrance decoration, other than Christmas 3. A handmade toy, other than a doll or teddy bear, (see sections 4 and 5) 4. A sewn or knitted or crocheted teddy bear 5. An article made from a man’s work sock 6. A handmade pin cushion 7. Jewellery: An article made with glass beads 8. Jewellery: An article made with other than glass beads (name the mineral) 9. Jewellery: Pendent 10. Jewellery: 2 piece set 11. Jewellery: 3 piece set 12. Jewellery: an item for a special occasion 13. Jewellery: any other kind not listed above 14. An article made with quilling technique 15. An article featuring weaving (Swedish, huck or other) 16. An article featuring stained glass 17. A small article featuring leather tooling – wallet, small handbag or other 117

SECTION: NEEDLEWORK: All articles must be clean and new.

Please observe measurements!

18. Article of cross-stitch - Needlework to measure under 10” by 10” (25 cm by 25 cm), - not framed so that the back may be seen. Edges to be over cast.

19. Cross-stitched picture - framed, over 10” by 10” (25.4cm), but no larger than 15” by 15” (38 cm by 38 cm). (Frame included in the measurement.)

20. An article displaying embroidery 21. An article displaying tatting 22. An article displaying machine embroidery 23. An article displaying needlepoint 24. An article displaying smocking 25. A crocheted article larger than 12” (30 cm), maximum size 50”, (90 cm) 26. An article of crocheting, mounted, under 12” (30 cm).

27. An article of needlework. NOT sewing machine 28. Three articles for a bazaar 29. An item of corking, (spool knitting or knitting loom) 30. Sample of a craft or a hobby, not listed above or below 31. An article made from recycled material. On card state “From __________” 32. NEW ADULT EXHIBITOR: any craft, hobby, needle work not listed above.

SECTION: CHRISTMAS CORNER 33. A wall hanging or Advent calendar 34. Front door entrance decoration – snowman, New Year, Winter, etc.

35. Runner or table topper 36. A decorated Christmas bag, any medium 37. A handcrafted snowman or Santa 38. A handmade tree decoration in needlework 39. An item displaying any technique not listed in a previous category (feather, wool, etc.)

40. A Christmas centerpiece, any medium, (except real flowers), height 8”, (20 cm), for buffet table PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1 - 40: 1st $10 Gift Certificate from Len’s Mill Store, 2nd $4, 3rd $3, 4th $2 A special award of a $25 Gift Certificate will be given to the exhibitor with the most points in the class sponsored by FABRICLAND, to be presented in the Exhibits Hall, Centre Stage 4:00 pm Monday of the Fair.

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SPECIALS 41. A craft featuring “From Field to Fork” PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $5, (4th $3) Sponsored by: ELLEN THOMSON, Rockwood 42. An article made with duct tape PRIZE MONEY: 1st $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 Sponsored by: BARB & KEITH SWITZER, Hillsburgh 43. Have you just completed a piece of work, only to find that there is no section in which to show it? Enter it here.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd $5, (4th $3) Sponsored by: ELLEN THOMSON, Rockwood 44. Needlework/Crewel, Embroidered Picture, over 15” (38.1cm) not including the frame PRIZE MONEY: 1st $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $5, (4th $3) Sponsored by: PAT CLARKE 45. Scrapbooking: two pages to open like a book PRIZE MONEY: 1st $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 46. Three handmade greeting cards, any occasion, each with a different technique PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $5, (4th $3) 47. A Gift Basket, any occasion, with 5 to 7 articles, judged on appearance PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $5, 4th $3 Sponsored by: COLLEEN LLOYD, Aurora 48. BERNARDIN SNAP LID/MASON JAR CRAFT AWARD Decorative or functional homemade craft using a Bernardin mason jar PRIZE MONEY: 1st $20 Bernardine Gift Certificate and Rosette, 2nd $7, 3rd $5, 4th $3 (2nd – 4th Sponsored by: ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY) 49. Judge’s overall most favourite craft PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10 Sponsored by: ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH: Read the rules carefully. Indicate your age on the card. This must be different from Class 44 – Junior Crafts.

50. Ages 5 to 7: Show a piece of handwork which you have completed.

51. Ages 8 to 11: Show an article of craft or needlework which you have completed.

52. Ages 12 to 16: Show an article of craft or needlework which you have completed.

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WOODWORKING CLASS 40

Committee: Gail Stevens (519-833-9978), Glen Neilson, John Duckworth

Sponsored in part by: McKinnon Timber Mart, J.R. Finnie OLS, Kirk’s Barbershop INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE READ RULES CAREFULLY. Entries must be in place in exhibit hall by 10:00 am Friday of fair and may not be removed until 4:45 pm Monday of fair. Exhibitors must present exhibitors ticket when collecting their entries on the Monday of the Fair at 4:45 pm. Exhibitor’s entry tag must be filled out with correct section number and named as section is. Only one entry per person per section is allowed. Please indicate age on outside of tag when entering adult sections if you are 18 years of age or under.

SECTIONS: 1. Wood carving - birds 2. Wood carving – any project other than birds 3. Wood carving – in relief 4. Article made from recycled wood 5. Child’s toy – train, truck, airplane, buildings, boxes etc.

6. Article made from twigs, branches and/or small logs – for students ages 12 and under – Imagination required – State age on entry tag 7. Article made from twigs, branches and/or small logs – for students 13 to 18 years of age – Imagination required – State age on entry tag PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1-7: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3 SPECIALS: 8. Household furniture – e.g. small cabinet, coffee or end table etc.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $50 Gift Card, 2nd $30 Gift Card, 3rd $20 Gift Card Sponsored by: MCKINNON TIMBER MART, Hillsburgh 9. Open Class – for adults – anything not from a kit – article must not have been eligible for any other section PRIZE MONEY: 1st $30 Gift Card, 2nd $15 Gift Card, 3rd $5 Gift Card Sponsored by: MCKINNON TIMBER MART, Hillsburgh 10. Open Class – for students still in school – state age on entry tag – article must not have been eligible for other sections PRIZE MONEY: 1st $30, 2nd $15, 3rd $5 Sponsored by: KIRK’S BARBERSHOP, Erin 120

11. Folk Art – Carving or otherwise PRIZE MONEY: 1st $30, 2nd $15, 3rd $5 Sponsored by: J. ROD FINNIE OLS 12. Judge and Woodworking Committee overall choice PRIZE MONEY: $30 Sponsored by: MCKINNON TIMBER MART, Hillsburgh A Special Award of $20 will be given to the exhibitor with most points in Sections 1 - 7, sponsored by ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. To be presented in the Exhibits Hall, Centre Stage, 4:00 pm Monday of Fair.

FINE ART CLASS 41

Committee: June Switzer (519-855-4201) Mary Coulson, Michelle Hawkins, Donna Hawkins, Rebecca Parkinson INSTRUCTIONS: All entries must be in place by 10:00 am Friday of the Fair and may be removed after 4:45 Monday when the exhibitor presents his/her exhibitor ticket and number to one of the directors. At the advice of the judge, a 4th prize may be awarded.

NOTE: ALL ART MUST BE FRAMED OR MOUNTED AND READY TO HANG (this rule strictly enforced! Work not ready for display with properly attached hanging device will be disqualified.) EXCLUDING SECTIONS 12, 13 & 14. Due to limited display space, finished works, (including frame, mountings and bases) must not exceed 75 cm (30 inches) in any direction. ALL ART MUST BE THE WORK OF THE EXHIBITOR. AN EXHIBITOR MAY ENTER ONLY ONE PIECE OF ART IN EACH SECTION. N.B. water colour pencils are included in water colour categories. New work each year is expected.

SECTIONS: 1. Landscape – a. Oil or acrylic 2 dimensional

b. Water colour or other medium, 2 dimensional 2. Architecture, buildings – any medium, 2 dimensional 3. Seascape – any medium, 2 dimensional 4. Drawing in colour e.g. pencil crayon, pastels, etc. any subject 5. Drawing in black and white (monochromatic) (e.g. Charcoal, pencil), any subject 6. Waterscape, featuring water – any medium, 2 dimensional 121

7. Portrait featuring people - any medium, 2 dimensional 8. Portrait featuring animals – any medium, 2 dimensional 9. Still Life: a. oil colour b. acrylics c. watercolours 10. Abstract – any medium, 2 dimensional 11. Sculpture, any medium [not to exceed 55cm approx. 24”] 12. Fabrication and Assemblage Art- 3 D works –any subject 13. 3-D Surface Painting- any subject 14. Local Scene – labelled with location – any medium, 2 dimensional 15. Any medium- art depicting the theme ”From Field to Fork” PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1-15: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3 SPECIALS: 16. Judges’ Choice: Best overall piece of Fine Art from sections 1-16 PRIZE MONEY: 1st $50 Sponsored by: HAZEL DESIGN 17. Top Points in Fine Arts Section 1-16 PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25 Sponsored by: CAROL POLLOCK

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PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS 41A

Committee: Mary Wall (519-833-2510), Valerie Quarrie, Jocelyn Quarrie, Donna Wheeler, Nancy Ladner, Beverley Brook, Carol Pollock, Shelley Ballantyne, Christine Richardson, Ben Quarrie, Pam White, Marilyn Reitz, Chricket Yule INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. All entries must be in place by 10:00 am Friday of the Fair and may be removed after 4:45 pm Monday, when the exhibitor presents his/her exhibitor ticket and number to one of the directors, At the advice of the judge, a 4th prize may be awarded. All photographs MUST be the work of the exhibitor. An exhibitor may only enter ONE ENTRY in each section.

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY NOTE: ALL PHOTOGRAPHY must be securely mounted on bristol board or construction paper with 1 inch border. Every reasonable care will be given to safely and attractively display your entries. Maximum print size is 4” x 6” and the photos MUST have been taken by the person exhibiting them. An exhibitor may only enter ONE ENTRY in each section. 2 prints means two different prints in that specific category. If it asks for two prints please mount the 2 different prints on the same piece of paper with one entry tag.

1. Scenes inside a barn – 2 prints 2. Graduation – 2 prints 3. Halloween – 2 prints 4. Historic Architecture – 2 prints 5. Wedding – 2 prints 6. Birthday Party– 2 prints 7. Special Celebration, except wedding or birthday – 2 prints 8. Young Children, under 3 years of age – 2 prints 9. Children, 3 years and older – 2 prints 10. Scenery of trip outside of Canada – 2 prints (please label location) 11. Scenery of trip in Canada – 2 prints (please label location) 12. Up in the Sky – 2 prints 13. One print you have taken of a “Celebrity”. (please include name and occasion) 14. Lanes, Paths or Train Tracks – 2 prints 15. Bird(s) – Close-up – 2 prints 16. Scenery, 2 prints taken of the same scene during different seasons 123

17. Streams and/or Waterfalls – 2 prints 18. Christmas – 2 prints 19. Pets – 2 prints 20. Action Photography – 1 print 21. Most Humorous photo with caption – 1 print 22. Best Friends – 1 print 23. Erin Fair – 2 prints 24. Horse(s) – 2 prints 25. Grandparent(s) – 2 prints 26. Panoramic Photo – any subject – 1 print – irregular size 27. Volunteers/Community Service – 1 print labelled 28. Multiple generations – 1 print 29. Splish Splash – 1 print 30. Bridges/Fences – 2 prints 31. Farm Fun – 1 print 32. 2 prints related to our theme “From Field to Fork” 33. Keepsakes – 2 prints – labelled 34. Reflections – 2 prints AMATEUR OR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Colour or Black and White Photographs. All entries must be no larger than 20 cm x 25 cm (8” x 10”) and suitably mounted for display (i.e. bristol board, etc. and preferably NO GLASS). One print only for each entry. Only one entry per category for each exhibitor.

35. Country Scene 36. Sunset or Seascape 37. Portrait of Person 38. Wild Life PRIZE MONEY: Section 1 - 38: 1st $3, 2nd $2.50, 3rd $2, 4th $1.50 (when there are more than five entries the judge may choose 4th place) A special award will be given to the exhibitor with the most points in this class sponsored

by Erin Agricultural Society to be presented in the Exhibit Hall, Centre Stage, 4:00 pm Monday of the Fair.

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SPECIALS: 39. One photograph featuring a classic car from the 1950’s or 1960’s. Please label the year and make of car.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $7, 2nd $3 Sponsored by: COX CLASSIC CARS, LARRY COX AND FAMILY, Erin 40. Photography Special: Director’s special to be awarded to the most outstanding photo in sections 1 - 34.

PRIZE MONEY: $10 Sponsored by: MARY WALL, Erin

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES CLASS 42

Committee: Madeline Welsh (519-855-3224), Reta Philips, Arlene Wheildon, Liz Cook NOTE: We will do our utmost to return all antiques in the condition in which you bring them. However, all antiques are exhibited at the owner‘s risk. When entering larger items, remember display space is limited.

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Antiques must be at least 50 years old.

2. Please use small sized entry tags.

3. Exhibitors must have a number and may not enter more than 1 entry in each section.

4. Exhibitors should own articles exhibited. No exhibit to be higher than 12 inches.

5. Historical interest and approximate age of entry would be appreciated but is not necessary for a prize.

6. Each exhibitor is requested to keep a list of articles exhibited as a check at the close of the fair.

7. All showcases will be locked for exhibitors’ protection.

8. In fairness to other exhibitors, dealers in Antiques will not be eligible to compete.

9. Articles to be removed from cases by Directors only, for safety.

10. Only class directors to be allowed beyond the tables during judging.

11. If more than six (6) qualified entries in one section, a 4th prize of $1.50 will be given on the advice of the judge.

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12. All entry tickets must be securely fastened to the article exhibited.

13. Entries to be placed in the Exhibit Hall by 10:00 am on Friday, and may not be removed until 4:45 pm on Monday.

2016 THEME: “From Field to Fork” SECTION: 1. Pickle Fork 2. Toaster Rack 3. Egg Beater 4. Trivet 5. Corkscrew 6. Carving Set 7. China Plate with Planting or Harvesting Depiction 8. 4H Pins (3 in a box) 9. 4H Pie server 10. Property Tax Bill 11. Picture of the Farmstead 12. Pair of Suspenders 13. Wood Planer (not longer than 16”) 14. Ladies Wrist Watch 15. Ladies Broach 16. Child’s Cutlery Set 17. Babies Bottle 18. Childs Gun & Holster Set 19. Childs Farm Implement Toy 20. Childs Nursery Rhyme Book PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1 - 20: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3 A special award of $25 will be given to the exhibitor with the most points in sections 1-20. To be presented in the Exhibits Hall at 4:00pm Monday of the Fair.

SPECIALS: 21. An Item of Soft Drink Memorabilia PRIZE MONEY: 1st $7, 2nd $5, 3rd, $3 Sponsored by: ELINOR FULLER, HOMECRAFT PRESIDENT 126

22. Toy Truck PRIZE MONEY: 1st $7, 2nd $5, 3rd, $3 Sponsored by: COX CLASSIC CARS 23. 4H Spoons (5 on a tray) PRIZE MONEY: 1st $7, 2nd $5, 3rd, $3 Sponsored by: CRAIG SWITZER 24. Judges choice from sections 1 - 20 PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $10 Sponsored by: JOHN WRIGHT

BAKING CLASS 43

Committee: Dorothy Gillespie (519-833-9141), Marilyn Leighton, Ann Barden, Beverly Smith, Elinor Fuller, Pam Quackenbush, Jessica Barden, Kristen Pearson, Brooke Switzer INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE READ FAIR RULES CAREFULLY. Each entry must be the work of the exhibitor and only one entry per section. Entries must be in place by 10:00 am Friday of the fair and may be removed at 4:45 pm Monday. Entries from Sections 1 - 26 must be in CLEAR PLASTIC ZIPPER BAGS PROVIDED BY THE EXHIBITOR WITH TAGS ATTACHED. Exhibitors shall present their exhibitor card with a list of entries shown, before removing exhibits Monday at 4:30 pm SECTION: BREAD & ROLLS (YEAST) For Sections 1 and 2 loaf pan should be 8” x 4” x 2 ½” min., and 9” x 5” x 3” max.

Bread machine only permitted in Section 3. A whole loaf should be presented for judging. Half will be displayed and the remaining half may be picked up at 5:00 pm Friday.

1. One loaf white bread 2. ***One loaf 60% whole wheat bread 3. One loaf of multigrain bread, using a bread machine 4. Braided fruit loaf 5. Three (3) special occasion dinner rolls, presented on a 6” plate 6. Three (3) cinnamon raisin sticky buns, presented on a 6” plate ***Winner of Section 2 is eligible to enter the 60% whole wheat competition to be held at the District 7 Convention in November 2016. Recipe should be included.

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Exhibitor with top points accumulated in Sections 1 – 6 will receive an additional $20 gift certificate and the runner-up will receive an additional $10 gift certificate.

Sponsored by: HILLSBURGH FOODLAND SECTION: QUICK BREADS (NO YEAST) NO paper cups – NO mixes – NO purchased pie fillings. 6” paper plates where required.

7. Three (3) bran muffins 8. Three (3) applesauce and raisin muffins 9. Three (3) buttermilk tea biscuits 2 1⁄2” approx. in diameter 10. Banana bread – half loaf (9” x 5” x 3 pan approx.)

11. Zucchini bread – half loaf (9” x 5” x 3 pan approx.)

12. Lemon bread – half loaf (9” x 5” x 3” pan approx.)

SECTION: COOKIES AND SQUARES (To be exhibited on 6 “ paper plates) 13. Three (3) date squares 14. Three (3) apple squares 15. Three (3) chocolate chip cookies (2 ½” diameter) 16. Three (3) Oatmeal cookies with fruit (2 ½” diameter) 17. Three (3) peanut butter cookies ( 2 ½” diameter) 18. Three (3) shortbread petticoat tails Exhibitor with top points accumulated in Sections 7 – 18 will receive an additional $20 gift certificate and the runner-up will receive an additional $10 gift certificate.

Sponsored by: HILLSBURGH FOODLAND SECTION: PASTRY, PIES, AND TARTS Pies should be no larger than 9”in diameter, and must be cool for judging. Following the judging, a quarter of the pie will be exhibited and the remaining portion may be picked up at the office at 5:00 pm.

19. Three (3) butter tarts with fruit 20. Three (3) peach tarts 21. Three (3) lemon tarts 22. Peach pie, crumble topping 23. Unspiced Apple pie, 2 crust 24. Spiced apple pie, 2 crust 25. Cherry pie, 2 crust, no purchased filling 128

SECTION: CANDY & DAINTIES 26. Fudge brownies – 4 pieces x 1” square displayed on a 6” plate 27. Chocolate truffles – 4 pieces displayed on a 6” plate 28. Vanilla fudge – 4 x 1” pieces on a 6” plate PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1 – 28: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3 SECTION: LARGE CAKES Must be exhibited on foil covered cardboard, not more than 1” beyond the edge of cake, or in a clear domed container of the same size.

29. Vanilla jelly roll, sugar dusted – no canned filling – 6” long approx.

30. 8” diameter, round carrot cake, decorated for Halloween 31. A Bundt cake decorated for a special occasion.

Sections 29 to 31 judged for taste and presentation.

PRIZE MONEY: Sections 29 - 31: 1st $10, 2nd $5, 3rd $3 Exhibitor with top points accumulated in sections 19 - 31 will receive an additional $20 gift certificate and the runner–up will receive an additional $10 gift certificate.

Sponsored by: HILLSBURGH FOODLAND SPECIALS: Some “Specials” require the recipe and these should be neatly printed or typed on a RECIPE CARD and attached to the exhibit. Requested product labels should also be attached.

32. FAIRHAVEN HONEY SPECIAL : Best loaf of bread using honey. Recipe card to be attached.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st product, 2nd product, 3rd product Sponsored by: FAIRHAVEN FARM, Erin 33. PRESIDENT’S CHOICE, RAISIN PIE – 8” diameter.

To be judged by 2016 Fair President PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $5, 3rd $3, 4th $2 Sponsored by: ROB KLEIN, EAS President 2016 34. CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE 8” diameter, round. Decorated for Thanksgiving.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $5, 3rd $3, 4th $2 Sponsored by: CENTRAL DISPOSAL, Grand Valley 35. CRISCO BEST 8” APPLE CRANBERRY PIE, two crust. Attach product label and recipe card.

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36. ROBIN HOOD BEST COFFEE CAKE, no yeast, 8” in diameter.

Product label and recipe card should be attached.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25 product certificate, 2nd $10 product certificate 37. SPECIAL GLUTEN FREE SQUARES, four (4) pieces of Nanaimo Bars 2” squares.

Recipe to accompany exhibit. Sponsor will retain recipe.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $6, 3rd $4 Sponsored by: MARY WALL, Erin 38. BEST SPICED COOKIES USING MOLASSES. Attach product label and recipe card.

Five (5) cookies displayed on a 6” plate.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $6, 3rd $4 Sponsored by: CROSBY’S MOLASSES CO. Ltd. 39. BEST ICED LOAF CAKE USING MOLASSES. Attach product label and recipe card.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $12, 2nd $8 Sponsored by: CROSBY’S MOLASSES CO. Ltd. 60% WHOLE WHEAT BREAD COMPETITION: RULES: 1. Bread entry must be solely made by the person entering the competition.

2. The entrant must have won the 60% Whole Wheat Bread Competition at the local Fair/Exhibition to be eligible to enter the District Competition.

3. The entrant must have won the District Competition to be eligible to enter the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Competition at the convention in February 2017. The Convention winner will become the OAAS Ontario Bread Baker Champion for the year.

4. In the case where the District winner is unable to send an entry to the convention, then the 2nd prize district winner will be eligible to enter.

5. Pan size: (these are the measurements from the top of the pan that must be used for the final Convention Competition) Minimum 8” x 4” x 2 ½” (20 cm x 10 cm x 7 cm) Maximum 9” x 5” x 3” (23 cm x 13 cm x 7.5 cm) 6. A full loaf of 60% whole wheat bread is required to be shown.

GLADYS KEELER AWARD: Trophy presented to person with the highest number of points accumulated in sections 1 - 31. Trophy to be kept by winner and returned prior to the next year’s fair. Winner to engrave trophy prior to returning.

A Special Award of $20 will be given to the exhibitor with most points in Sections 1 - 31, sponsored by ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. To be presented in the Exhibits Hall, Centre Stage, 4:00 pm Monday of Fair.

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JUNIOR CRAFTS CLASS 44

Committee: Robin Brooks (519-855-9726), Joan Hall, Debi Clare, Pat Brubacher

Sponsored in part by: Butcher’s Furniture, Castle Controls, John Longstreet Building and Renovating Ltd. INSTRUCTIONS: The Junior sections are for boys and girls who have not reached their 16th birthday by the first day of the fair. Please fill out the information on the entry cards and include the child’s age to be visible when the card is folded. Fasten entry tags securely to all entries. No entries will be accepted for more than two years. All entries must be the work of the child. Parents are encouraged to allow the children to prepare the exhibits without assistance. Please encourage them in every way, but remember that every bit of work you do for them defeats the objectives of the Fair. Only one entry per section per child permitted and children must exhibit in their own age group only. ALL PICTURES AND PAINTINGS MADE ON PAPER MUST NOT EXCEED 8 ½ x 11 INCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH SECTION AS THEY WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF NOT MADE TO THE APPROPRIATE SIZE. No exhibitor fee is required, however all exhibitors must obtain an exhibit number before entering their items. Entries must be placed in the Exhibit Hall by 10:00 am Friday and not removed until 4:45 pm Monday following the Awards presentation. Please ensure that you arrange to have your entries picked up as we cannot be responsible for them after Monday.

Examples of any medium, would be; paint, markers, crayons, pencil crayons, oil pastels, bingo dabbers, chalk, ribbon, yarn, string, lace, feathers, buttons, pompoms, stickers, paper, fabric, noodles, shells, puzzle pieces, flowers, beads, sparkles, sequins, tooth picks, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, popsicle sticks, foam pieces, clothes pins, wooden spoons, dice, play dough, felt, sponges, elastics, milk tags, gimp, items from nature, cotton balls, egg cartons, candies, etc.

Ages 2 and under: PLEASE INDICATE AGE ON OUTSIDE OF ALL ENTRY TAGS AND MAKE SURE ALL RULES HAVE BEEN READ AND FOLLOWED. 1. Utensil Prints- using a variety of utensils, dip into paint and create a one of a kind piece of art.

2. Egg Carton Bug- using an egg carton and a variety of medium to make a bug.

3. Tissue Paper Pumpkin- using the shape of a pumpkin decorate with tissue paper.

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4. Fruit/Veggie Prints- using different fruit and/or vegetables, dip in paint and create.

5. Decorated Gourd or small Pie Pumpkin- Choose a gourd or pumpkin not to exceed 7” and decorate with any medium.

Ages 3 & 4: PLEASE INDICATE AGE ON OUTSIDE OF ALL ENTRY TAGS AND THAT ALL RULES HAVE BEEN READ AND FOLLOWED. 6. Noodle Necklace- Create a necklace using noodles.

7. Fruit/ Veggie Prints- using different fruit and or vegetables dip in paint and create.

8. Cereal Flower Garden- construct a flower garden, using cereal as the flowers.

9. Paper Plate Farm Animal - Using a small paper plate make a farm animal of your choice.

10. Seed Collage- glue seeds onto a piece of heavier paper to make a collage.

11. Fall Colour Marble Painting- use a box, set paper inside, drip fall coloured paint and roll marbles around until your desired picture is complete.

Ages 5 – 7: PLEASE INDICATE AGE ON OUTSIDE OF ALL ENTRY TAGS AND THAT ALL RULES HAVE BEEN READ AND FOLLOWED. 12. Fair Theme Collage- cut out different pictures that go along with the theme of the fair and create a collage.

13. Wooden Spoon Puppet- Make a farm animal using a wooden spoon and any other medium.

14. Pencil Topper- create a pencil topper with the fair theme (From Field to Fork) in mind, include the pencil.

15. Painted Rocks- paint 3 rocks each one not to exceed 2”x 2”, to look like fruits or vegetables that you would find on a farm.

16. Bird Feeder- create a unique bird feeder using any medium.

17. Fall Wreath- find fall items and make a wreath for your front door not to exceed 18”.

Ages 8 – 11: PLEASE INDICATE AGE ON OUTSIDE OF ALL ENTRY TAGS AND THAT ALL RULES HAVE BEEN READ AND FOLLOWED. 18. Egg Shell Mosaic- create a one of a kind mosaic using egg shells.

19. Jewellery Holder- using any medium, make a Jewellery holder with the theme of the fair in mind not to exceed 14”.

20. String Art- using the first letter of your name create a one of a kind string art not to exceed 12” x 12”.

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21. Sock Puppet Farm Animal or Vegetable- using a sock, make a puppet that looks like your favourite farm animal or vegetable.

22. CD Case Maze- using a CD case, create a maze using the theme of the fair with any medium.

23. Soap Sculpture- using a bar of soap, sculpt your best image using the theme of the fair.

Ages 12-16: PLEASE INDICATE AGE ON OUTSIDE OF ALL ENTRY TAGS AND THAT ALL RULES HAVE BEEN READ AND FOLLOWED. 24. Draw 4 different items found on a farm from the original state to a final product ie. cow-milk.

25. Shoe Box Field- using an empty shoe box and a variety of medium, create a farmer’s field.

26. Fair Themed Pinata- be creative and use the fair theme “From Field to Fork” in your final product.

27. Paper Strip Art- Pick an item that you would find on the farm, and create a one of a kind paper strip art.

28. Quilt Square- Create an 8” x 8” quilt square with the fair theme.

29. Cursive Writing- copy the following poem and decorate the page with items that reflect the poem The Giving Farm

by Vicki Witcher Hens give eggs.

Pigs give ham.

Cows give milk.

Strawberries give jam.

Bees give honey.

Goats give cheese.

Farms give food.

I’d like some please.

Junior Gardening & Horticulture: PLEASE INDICATE AGE ON OUTSIDE OF ALL ENTRY TAGS AND THAT ALL RULES HAVE BEEN READ AND FOLLOWED 30. Three herbs displayed in a box, labeled.

31. Four pressed flowers displayed and labeled.

32. Thanksgiving Centre piece- using real items create a centerpiece not to exceed 12” x 12”.

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33. Decorated clay pot and flower- decorate a clay pot not to exceed 6” and display with a fall flower.

Junior Photography: Photos must have been taken by the exhibitor.

Include one print only in each section mounted on construction paper with a one inch border. Not to exceed 5 x 7. PLEASE INDICATE AGE ON OUTSIDE OF ALL ENTRY TAGS AND THAT ALL RULES HAVE BEEN READ AND FOLLOWED. 34. Something old and something new.

35. A fork in a field.

36. A Farm animal.

37. The most disgusting thing you can find on a farm.

PRIZE MONEY: Section 1 - 37: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3 SPECIALS Specials 38 and 39 are for ages 8 – 16 years. PLEASE INDICATE AGE ON OUTSIDE OF ALL ENTRY TAGS AND THAT ALL RULES HAVE BEEN READ AND FOLLOWED 38. Free Standing Scarecrow- Create a free standing scarecrow not to exceed 4’ tall.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $7, 3rd $5, 4th $3 Sponsored by: DEBI CLARE 39. Four Season Tree Wall Art- Using any medium not exceed 20” x 20” create one tree depicting all four of the seasons.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10 Sponsored by: ERIN AUTO RECYCLERS Specials 40 and 41 are for ages 7 and under. PLEASE INDICATE AGE ON OUTSIDE OF ALL ENTRY TAGS AND THAT ALL RULES HAVE BEEN READ AND FOLLOWED. 40. Breakfast Special- using play dough, create a breakfast special, 2 eggs any style, 3 pieces of bacon or sausage, home fries and a piece of toast. Displayed on a plate with a place mat and cutlery not to exceed 15” x 12”.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $7, 3rd $5, 4th $3 Sponsored by: BLAKE FULLER, Past President 41. Piggy Bank- using any medium create a piggy bank.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $7, 3rd $5, 4th $3 Sponsored by: DAVE & NOREEN KNIGHT, Orton A Special Award of $20 will be given to the exhibitor with most points in Sections 1 - 41 and $15 to the person with the second most points, sponsored by JESS FOR YOU CAFÉ AND BAKED GOODS. To be presented in the Exhibits Hall, Centre Stage, 4:00 pm Monday of Fair.

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YOUTH POSTER COMPETITION CLASS 44C “ORIGINAL HANDMADE DESIGN”

a. Junior (up to and including Grade 4) b. Intermediate (Grade 5 to Grade 8 inclusive) c. Senior (Grade 9 to Grade 12 inclusive) ENTRY RULES: 1. “Promoting Your Fair” – Name and date of fair must be clearly shown on poster 2. Must be hand drawn 3. Poster size: Minimum – 8 ½” x 11” (23cm x 28cm), without border

Maximum – 11” x 17” (28cm x44cm), without border 4. Each entry must be centred on a CARDSTOCK or BRISTOL BOARD exposing a 2” border on all four sides 5. Name of fair, district #, contact person, owner of poster, complete mailing address must be clearly labeled on the back of the entry.

6. The winning poster from each class at each fair will be eligible to enter the district competition. District winners are eligible to enter at the provincial competition 7. Limited to ONE entry per DISTRICT. Each district to hold a competition prior to annual Convention.

JUDGING STANDARDS: 1. Overall Appearance – 50 points 2. Hand Drawn – 35 points 3. OAAS Criteria (size, material, theme) – 15 points PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $5, 3rd $3 Sponsored by: DEBI CLARE, EAS HOMECRAFT PAST PRESIDENT

TICKETS ON SALE NOW 2015 Winner Received

$10,377.50 $5 each

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SPECIAL NEEDS CLASS 45

Committee: Philippa Bodolai (519-855-6031), Suzanne Whaley, Lindsay Bodolai

Sponsored in part by: Beth Broderick, Butcher Funeral Home, Chricket and Mac Yule, John and Wendy McDougall INSTRUCTIONS: This section is open to anyone with a physical or developmental disability. All projects may be completed using hand over hand if needed. There is no age limit for this section; all crafts can be completed by any age person. Please include age on back side of the tag. For further rules and information, please read the instructions CLASS 44 Junior Crafts.

SECTION: 1. Paper Plate Flower – create a flower using different mediums and a paper plate no bigger than 9” in diameter.

2. Decorate a small pumpkin with any medium.

3. Tissue Paper Art – make a fall tree using tissue paper. Not too exceed 8½” x 11”.

4. Thanksgiving decoration: Using a mason jar and wheat and/or flowers, make a decoration for the Thanksgiving table. Use any medium to decorate the jar.

(The wheat and flowers may be real or fake).

5. Friendship Bracelet or Necklace – make a one-of-a-kind friendship bracelet or a fantastic necklace using beads or other decorations.

6. Pencil Holder – use plastic forks and any other medium to decorate a mason jar or tin can that will hold your pencils. (Pencils may be included) 7. Cutlery Painting – using knives, forks and/or spoons, create a painting. Not to exceed 8½” x 11”.

8. Turkey Note Holder – using a clothes peg, decorate with any medium to look like a turkey.

9. Coffee Can Sheep– using a coffee can as the base, use any medium to create a sheep.

10. Season-in-a-Bottle - in a clear 2 litre plastic bottle, put things you would find in your favourite season. Remember to label the season on your bottle.

11. Fall Finger Print Tree –with paint, using your arm and hand as the trunk and branches and your fingers for leaves create a beautiful fall coloured tree.

Not to exceed 12”x12” 12. Find a pinecone and using any decorations, create a bird or animal.

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13. Have you made a special project and would like to show it off? Enter it here!

PHOTOGRAPHY: Photos can be taken by someone else but mounted and/or framed by the exhibitor. Creative mounting is encouraged.

14. A photograph of a field of corn or wheat. Not to exceed 8”x 10” 15. A photograph of you with a Farm animal. Not to exceed 5” x 7” 16. A photograph of you baking or cooking. Not to exceed 5” x 7” PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1-16: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3, 4th $2 17. Biggest Leaf - Search around for the biggest leaf you can find and mount it onto a piece of construction paper or Bristol board.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $6, 2nd $5, 3rd $4 Sponsored by: DR. JON WALCOTT, Erin 18. Painted Rock - Find a rock not to exceed 5” (12 cm) and paint it.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 Sponsored by: JOHN AND WENDY MCDOUGALL, Erin 19. Recycling Project – Using a box (shoebox, tissue box or smaller) and toilet paper rolls, create a farm animal. Paint and other recycled material can be used to decorate your animal.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 Sponsored by: DR. JON WALCOTT, Erin 20. Crayon Melt Art- Melt crayons on canvas to make a colourful masterpiece.

Canvas not to exceed 11” x 14” PRIZE MONEY: 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10, 4th $5 Sponsored by: BUTCHER FURNITURE, Hillsburgh A special award of $20 will be given to the exhibitor with the most points in sections 1-16. Sponsored by the ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, to be presented at the Exhibits Hall, Centre Stage, 4pm on Monday of the Fair.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW 2015 Winner Received

$10,377.50 $5 each

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JUNIOR FOODS CLASS 46

Committee: Kathleen Smith (519-833-7477), Marion Roche

Sponsored in part by: The Friendly Chef Adventures INSTRUCTIONS: Entries in baking must be on SMALL paper plates and covered with CLEAN PLASTIC BAGS PROVIDED BY THE EXHIBITOR with the exception of cakes which must be on sturdy cardboard covered with foil.

PLEASE NOTE: Younger children may compete in food classes for older children if they wish. Entries must be placed in Exhibit Hall by 10:00 am Friday and may be removed at 4:45 pm Monday. Add children’s ages to the entry tags please. NOTE: THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO ALL CHILDREN 16 YEARS OF AGE AS OF THE DAY OF THE FAIR. PARENTS ARE URGED TO ALLOW THE CHILDREN TO DO THE WORK AND PREPARATION OF THE EXHIBITS WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. PLEASE ENCOURAGE THEM IN EVERY WAY, BUT REMEMBER THAT EVERY BIT OF WORK YOU DO FOR THEM HELPS DEFEAT THE OBJECTIVES OF THE FAIR. NO MIXES TO BE USED. SECTION: BOYS AND GIRLS 16 YEARS AND UNDER 1. Loaf of Bread using a Bread Machine 2. Lemon Loaf 3. Apple Pie 4. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (3) 5. Butter Tarts, no raisins (3) SECTION: BOYS AND GIRLS 12 YEARS AND UNDER 6. Carrot Cake, iced (8” or 9” pan) 7. Chocolate Cake, iced (8” or 9” pan) 8. Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (3) 9. Shortbread cookies (3) 10. Rice Krispie creation using “From Field to Fork” theme SECTION: BOYS AND GIRLS 6 AND UNDER 11. Homemade Trail Mix in a small mason jar 12. Cupcake decorated by child using Halloween theme 13. Using a fork, create a kabob 14. A homemade candy necklace 138

15. Decorated Ice Cream Cone in “Farm” theme SECTION: BOYS AND GIRLS 16 YEARS AND UNDER CANNING: Jars must be sealed with new lids, half-pint, 8oz jars or Metric Equivalent 16. Raspberry Jam 17. Mild Salsa 18. Corn Relish 19. Fruit Chili Sauce 20. Peaches 21. Strawberry Freezer Jam PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1-21: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3, 4th $2 A Special Award of $20 will be given to the exhibitor with most points in Sections 1-20 and $15 to the person with the second most points, sponsored by JESS FOR YOU CAFÉ AND BAKED GOODS. To be presented in the Exhibits Hall, Centre Stage, 4:00 pm Monday of Fair.

SPECIALS 22. White Cake decorated in this year’s theme “From Field to Fork”. Decorating only to be judged. Cake mixes allowed.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $7, 4th $5 Sponsored by: BULK BARN, Orangeville 23. “Best Lunchbox Snack” 12 YEARS AND UNDER Best homemade cookies, squares or bars. Judging will be based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity.(recipe to be included) PRIZE MONEY: 1st $15, 2nd $8, 3rd $5 Sponsored by: ROBIN HOOD FLOUR www.robinhood.ca 24. “Best Bread” 16 YEARS AND UNDER. Best Homemade Bread as selected by the Fair. Judging will be based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity. (recipe to be included) PRIZE MONEY: 1st $15, 2nd $8, 3rd $5 Sponsored by: FLEISCHMANN’S YEAST www.achfood.ca 25. “Smartie Cookies” 16 YEARS AND UNDER, Using the recipe on the next page, make the cookies and submit 4 on a small plate for judging.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $5, 4th $2 Sponsored by: KATHLEEN SMITH, Erin

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Smartie Cookie Recipe

1/2 cup white sugar 1 ½ cup smarties

1 cup shortening 1 tsp baking soda

2 eggs 1 tsp salt

2 1/2 cups flour 1 ½ tsp vanilla

1 cup brown sugar Cream shortening, sugars and eggs. Mix well, add vanilla. Mix dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Add 1 cup smarties and use the rest to decorate. Drop by spoonful onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees F for 12- 15 minutes.

26. Cookies made with Honey – Four (4) pieces, recipe to accompany exhibit.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st Product, 2nd Product, 3rd Product Sponsored by: FAIRHAVEN FARM, Erin

OAAS PLAIN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE COMPETITION (NO NUTS) ENTRY RULES: 1. Contest is open to youth up to age 15 years (as of December 31 of current year) 2. One class only.

3. Four plain chocolate chip cookies, with no nuts. Must be no larger than 3” (6.5 cm) and no smaller than 2” (5 cm.)

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $8, 2nd $6, 3rd $4, 4th $2 Sponsored by: MARY WALL DISTRICT COMPETITION 1. The winner from each fair will be eligible to enter at the District competition.

2. District entry must consist of 8 cookies displayed on a firm, disposable plate.

3. Plain Chocolate chip cookies, with NO nuts must be no larger than 3” (6.75cm) and no smaller than 2” (5 cm.)

4. Prize money to be paid by the District.

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OAAS PHOTo COntest DEADLINE: Entries must be received by December 1, 2016, Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) c/o Kathryn Lambert, Box 189, Glencoe, ON, N0L 1M0 GUIDELINES: All images are to be taken at your 2016 Fair.

DIGITAL IMAGES (IMAGES BURNED/SAVED ONTO CD) Human Involvement 1. Youth Participation e.g. exhibit/display/ribbons won/etc.

2. Adult/Senior Involvement ~ e.g. working/displays/enjoying your fair.

3. Candid shot of people havng fun at your fair.

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

5. Children at your fair.

6. People with creatures and critters at your fair.

Displays 7. Most unusual Display at your Fair, your idea 8. 4-H Involvement at your Fair ~ e.g. livestock/displays.

9. Homecraft at your Fair ~ e.g. displays/ demonstrations/etc.

10. Live Action Shows ~ e.g. singers/pulls/demos/something musical/ your fair at night.

11. Quilts/Handcrafts at your Fair from your viewpoint.

12. Displays of Antiques.

Animals 13. Livestock ~ e.g. displays/shows/demos.

14. Pet Show ~ your interpretation of what you see.

15. Live Demos ~ e.g. blacksmith/sheep shearing etc.

16. Birds/Small Animals ~ e.g. bird show/rabbits/etc.

Promotional 17. Showing Fair Identification ~ e.g. with displays/ribbons etc.

18. Fair Ambassador Involvement ~ e.g. with displays/ribbons etc.

19. What is this year’s fair theme? ~ e.g. displays/signs etc.

20. Advertising Your Fair ~ e.g. photo showing a fair sign constructed of Agricultural. Products including the Fair and the date. For example: a store window/store front/lawn display/field display, etc.

21. Something “new” this year at your fair.

MONETARY AWARDS 1st-$20, 2nd -$16, 3rd -$12, 4th -$7, 5th -$5 Total of $60 per category, $1260 in total!

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OAAS Photo Contest Rules for Your 2016 Fair & 2017 OAAS Convention

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CONTEST OBJECTIVES: To help publicize the activities of all Agricultural Societies and 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 communicate new ideas to other Fairs.

To contribute to a library of images for OAAS promotions.

RULES AND GUIDELINES: 1. Competition is open to each and every Agricultural Society.

2. Each society may submit a CD of images, identifying each image by the category # only.

3. Pictures must be taken in the current year.

4. Photographers from your society must be volunteers or visitors. Images from hired Photographers cannot be submitted.

5. Absolutely no digital image enhancing allowed. All enhanced photos will be disqualified.

6. Please do not use tape on CD’s.

7. Judging will be done by a committee approved by the chairman.

8. Prize winning images will be shown and awards presented at the 2017 OAAS Convention.

9. Prize money will be mailed to the winners following the convention.

10. CDs will not be returned.

11. All 1st place images will become property of the OAAS. 12. All entries must be mailed by your Society to the OAAS. No electronic submissions will be accepted.

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SCHOOL EXHIBITS CLASS 47

Committee: Elinor Fuller (519-855-6342), Beth Broderick, Nyola Holiday-Orr, Anne Barden, Nancy Ladner, Val Soper

Sponsored in part by: Joan Murray, Brighten Up INSTRUCTIONS: Open to students in the following public schools: Erin, St. John Brabeuf, Brisbane, Eramosa, Sacred Heart (Rockwood), Ecole Harris Mills, Belfountain, Alton Public School, East Garafraxa, Rockwood Centennial, and Ross R McKay. Teachers may submit a maximum of four(4) articles per section per class.

Student’s first name only to be displayed with grade level and school name on the bottom right hand side. Entries may be in English or French but must be two dimensional only as display area is upright. Entries should follow the 2016 Fair Theme “From Field to Fork”, see below for details.

ENTRIES: 1. Prose or poetry- original typed or handwritten on theme “A Day at the Fair” 2. Computer Designed Poster- to fit 8½”x11” mounted on construction paper 9”x12” on theme “Come To The Fair” 3. Art- two-dimensional (any media) no larger than 9”x12” on theme “From Field to Fork” Each School that participates shall receive $10 per class per section to a maximum of $100 per school. The amount will be payable to the school’s Parent Council. All entries must be dropped off at 190 Main St. Erin, Ontario N0B 1T0, Erin Agricultural Society Office on any Wednesday from Labour Day until Wednesday, October 5th between 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Work can be picked up on Monday, October 10 at 5:00 pm., or by appointment 519-833-2808 after the fair.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW 2015 Winner Received

$10,377.50 $5 each

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GENTLE BEN’S PET SHOW

CLASS 48 IN HONOUR OF THE LATE DR. BEN WINGROVE Committee: Lesley Squibb (226-443-2123), Marilyn Squibb, April Forbes, Jillia Cheyne, Jamie Cheyne

Registration at 9:30 am Show to Commence at 10:00 am, Saturday, October 8, 2016 Near front Entrance of Fair Grounds (on north side of Exhibits Hall) NO ENTRY FEE Major Sponsor: Hillsburgh Feed & Supply, Hillsburgh Sponsored in part by: Bold Canine, McKinnon Timber Mart 1.

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SECTIONS: 1. Best dressed cat and master -- please tell short story about pet 2. Best dressed dog and master -- please tell short story about pet 3. Pet with the longest ears 4. Animal with the longest tail 5. Heaviest cat 6. First to Make the Sound of their Species (bark, meow, etc) 7. Child who does the most jumping jacks while their dog stays sitting 8. Pet that looks most like owner without a costume 9. Wiener toss (hot dog pieces provided) 10. Most unusual living pet 11. Best trick 12. Stuffed animal dressed for the “Ambassador of the Fair competition” 13. Erin Fall Fair Mascot - pet dressed to match the fair’s theme (must be different costume than Section 1 or2) 144

kids farmers field day & farmers olympics CLASS 49A

Committee: Lesley Squibb (226-443-2123), Marilyn Squibb, Doug Squibb, Mike Reid, Amanda Reid, Miriam Bailey

To commence at 3:00 pm - AGES 6-16 Sunday, October 9, 2016 - Events to be announced at the Fair LOCATION: at the end of the track near the exhibits hall REGISTRATION: 2:30 pm NO ENTRY FEE Sponsored in part by: Budson’s Farm & Feed Company, CKNX Radio, Doug Leitch Enterprises, Erin Auto Recyclers, Everdale Farm, Harrow Metal Specialities Inc., Premier Equipment Ltd., Snow Brothers Contracting

PEDAL TRACTOR PULL CLASS 49B

Committee: Lesley Squibb (226-443-2123), Marilyn Squibb, Doug Squibb, Mike Reid, Amanda Reid, Jason Wilhelm

LOCATION: Near front entrance of fairgrounds REGISTRATION: 12:00 pm at the designated area 1st Preliminary Round to take place at 12:30 pm, on Saturday, October 8, 2016 2nd Preliminary Round to take place at 12:30 pm, on Sunday, October 9, 2016 Finals to take place at 12:00 noon, on Monday, October 10, 2016 There will be four (4) classes of contestants by weight, they are: CLASS 1: 30 - 40 POUNDS CLASS 3: 51 - 60 POUNDS CLASS 2: 41 - 50 POUNDS CLASS 4: 61 - 70 POUNDS 145

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Pedal tractors will be furnished for all participants.

All contestants must wear shoes.

All contestants will be given two (2) chances to get the sled moving from the starting line.

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

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.

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

The Judge’s decision will be final for all pulls.

All contestants must be present at the time of the pedal pull and have a guardian sign the permission slip. The required signature of parent or guardian releases the Erin Agricultural Society from any financial responsibility due to an accident.

HORSESHOE PITCH CLASS 50

Committee: John Handley (905-429-9128)

To be held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 starting at 12:00 pm.

Everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

Located next to the beer tent.

Sponsored in part by: Royal Canadian Legion, Erin Branch 442 Prize Money plus trophies to the winners.

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