Erin Fall Fair 2017

ERIN FALL FAIR 2,000 POUND

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$7,500!

ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP Taw Connors - The Canadian Stompper

Craig Douglas, Juggler/Comedian | Canadian Cowgirls Wendy Lynn Snider Band | Cross County Band | The Leahy Family Muir Family Band | Murray Williams Band Dufferin County Line | Shop Timus Prime Quartet Children’s Entertainment: Team T & J | Cindy Cook | Paul Behnke

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THANKSGIVING DAY MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2017 (see page 79 for show times and more information)

Canadian Cowgirls Precision Drill Team Sponsored in part by Pintar Manufacturing Corp

Taw Connors The Canadian Stompper Special tribute to Stompin’ Tom Connors by his son, Taw Connors.

Sponsored in part by Denise Dilbey, Meadowtowne Realty Royal Lepage

Six Nations Pow Wow Dancers Sponsored by Budson’s Provisions for Country Living

Photo Credit: John McQuarrie

Canadian Heritage Horse Parade Sponsored by Equine Erin, Ryan/Petrie Family

250 Years of Racing in Canada sponsored by Grand River Raceway Commemorative Race 1 mile to be completed at Erin Fairgrounds Race Track

ADULTS

$15

INCLUDES ADMISSION TO FAIR

Preferred Seating - for concert only - at Trackside Get your advance tickets now, online at www.erinfair.ca/eventbrite RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. NO REFUNDS.

12 & UNDER

$10

INCLUDES ADMISSION TO FAIR

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMISSION TO GROUNDS.......................................4 PRIVACY OF INFORMATION.....................................4 PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM........................................5 TROPHY DONORS..................................................13 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE.........................................18 ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY...............................19 2017 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 WELLINGTON COUNTY 4-H...................................72 DEMOLITION DERBY.............................................73 ADVANCE MIDWAY RIDE TICKETS..........................74 WEEKEND SCHEDULE............................................75 PIE EATING CONTEST.............................................80 ANTIQUE SNOWMOBILE SNOW & SHINE...............80 BUDSON’S EQUINE TENT.......................................81 AGRICULTURAL AWARENESS TENT........................82 RABBIT & CAVY SHOW..........................................82 VINTAGE TRACTOR SHOW......................................85 TRUCK PULL.........................................................86 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..............................100 GIANT PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST...................101 GIANT VEGETABLE WEIGH-OFF............................102 RURAL PRODUCTS..............................................103 FLOWERS............................................................104 CLOTHING...........................................................107 KNITTED AND CROCHETED ARTICLES...................108 CANNING............................................................110 QUILTING............................................................113 HOBBIES AND CRAFTS, NEEDLEWORK.................118 WOODWORKING.................................................121 FINE ART.............................................................122 PHOTOGRAPHY...................................................124 ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES............................126 BAKING..............................................................128 JUNIOR CRAFTS..................................................132 YOUTH POSTER COMPETITION.............................136 SPECIAL NEEDS...................................................137 JUNIOR FOODS....................................................139 OAAS CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE COMPETITION....141 OAAS PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION...................142 OAAS PHOTO CONTEST........................................143 GENTLE BEN’S PET SHOW...................................144 KIDS FARMERS FIELD DAY & FARMERS OLYMPICS... 145 PEDAL TRACTOR PULL.........................................145 HORSESHOE PITCH..............................................146 3

ADMISSION TO GROUNDS As there were no membership fees deducted from prize money in 2016, 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 2017 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 Toonie night (admission $2 and rides $2) 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 Craig Switzer

Past President 1986-87

Betty Delaney Irene Watson Life Member 4

Life Member

PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM 2017 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 O’Connor Contracting, Erin Rapid Rentals / Headwaters Home Improvement Centre, Erin Snow Brothers Contracting, Erin Stewart’s Equipment Ltd., Erin Town of Erin

Diamond Partners

Contribution of $2,500 to $4,999 Blackstock Ford Lincoln Sales Ltd., Orangeville Brighten-Up, Erin Budson’s - Provisions for Country Living, Erin CKNX Radio, Wingham Ken Keeler Electric, Erin Music 21, Bolton Robertson Amusements Ltd., Orangeville RLB, LLP, Fergus Roy-Al Rentals, Guelph Scotiabank, Orangeville TD Canada Trust, Erin Town of Erin Firefighters, Erin/Hillsburgh

Emerald Partners

Contribution of $1500 - $2499 Central Disposal, Hillsburgh Connect Equipment Corp., Rockwood Country 105 Erin Advocate, Erin Grand River Agricultural Society, Elora Halton Crushed Stone, Erin James Dick Construction Limited, Bolton Secure Towing, Erin 5

Platinum Partners

Contribution of $1000 - $1499 Brennan Haulage, Erin Burnside Farms/ Bruce Family, Ospringe CIBC 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 Marc’s Valu-Mart, Erin Mark & Kevin Latam, Sales Reps Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty Mark Wilson’s Better Used Cars, Guelph McEnery Real Estate, Erin McKinnon Timber Mart, Hillsburgh Paradise Farms, Caledon Pintar Manufacturing, Erin Premier Equipment Ltd., Ospringe Spandreltech Ltd., Erin Teak Barn, Ospringe 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 Bold Canine Conrad & Arlene Wheildon, Erin County of Wellington Darlene & Pete Terry 6

Doug Leitch Enterprises Ltd., Acton Ellen Thomson, Rockwood Erin Canadian Legion Erin Community Centre Erin District Lions Club Inc. Erin Heights Golf and Country Club Graham Animal Hospital, Hillsburgh Grand Valley Fortifiers 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 Keith’s Trailer Sales, Orton Kirk’s Barbershop, Erin Leitchville Farms, Acton Liz Crighton, Remax Real Estate Centre MacMaster Pontiac Buick, Orangeville MacMillan Transportation Systems, Erin Mildred Lang, Hillsburgh Mountainview Residence, Georgetown NRD Farms Limited, Hillsburgh Neilson Cabinet Works, Erin Pam Breese Photographer, Acton Rob’s Automotive Services RBC, Erin and Hillsburgh Branches Ryan/Petrie Family, Erin Sanderson Metal Recovery Shepherd Lawn Care, Georgetown U-Neek Signs, Kevin Morrison, Erin YourFinancialGuy.ca, Orangeville Valentine Services, Erin 7

Silver Partners

Contribution of $250 - $499 A.O. Wilson Hillsburgh Community Centre Alice Millen-Reese Hockley Valley Breweries Royal LePage, RCR Realty Holtom’s Bakery Armstrong Electric Hound House Boarding Arthurs Fuel Inc. ITB Transport, Toni Maccuci Bank of Montreal, Acton Jay’s Automotive Barbour Equine Vet Service, Len’s Mill Store Dr. Ruth Barbour Leslie Sand and Gravel Bonarrow Greenhouses Lori’s Nails & Spa Butcher Family Funeral Home Manuel Tavares, Dominion Farms Butcher Furniture Maria Britto, ReMax Realty Specialist Inc. Carol & Tim Burton Mark Freure Hay Sales CarQuest Erin Inc. MSN Automotive Repair Inc. Charlie & Joyce Rayner McArthur-Bessey Auctions Chricket and Mac Yule P & L Accounting Service Christine Butchart CFP R.F.P. FDS Patti and Rob Klein Creature Quest, Hillsburgh Pearly Whites, Kelly Kirk Denny’s Bus Lines Ltd. Phalter’s Café & Sweet House Don’s Auto Electric Porcupine’s Quill Encore Promotional Products Property Workz Erin Auto Recyclers Rick & Wanda Bates Erin Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Silvercreek Aquaculture Inc. Everdale Farm Swift Creek Energy Corp.

Forks Bicycle Shop TD Canada Trust Ag. Dept., Guelph George Paolucci, Edward Jones The Gas Man Georgetown Market Place The Village Green Halwell Mutual Insurance Co. Torburgh Enterprises Harrow Metal Specialties Inc. Woolwich Dairy Headwaters Financial Group Ltd. Wroth European Auto 8

Bronze Partners

Contribution of $100 - $249 Acu-Tec Inspection & Service Ltd. Al & Suzette McClughan Allan & Kim Mournahan Andy & Shelly Morrison Bailey’s Ice Cream Barb & Keith Switzer Beverley M. Ross Blake Fuller Bryan’s Fuel Bulk Barn, Orangeville Carol Mitchell, Investors Group Carol Pollock Cassie Maple Products Castle Controls Ltd. Cor-Dawn Farms Country Fair Baking Country Crops Country Garden Concrete Cynthia Rabstein David’s Restaurant Decor Solutions Furniture and Design Debi Clare Debora’s Chocolates Delill’s Auto Collision Diane Staples, Collaborative Family/Divorce & Equine Lawyer Dominion Mini-Storage Plus Inc. Dr. Jon Walcott Dr. Katrina Kulhay Dufferin Cattlemen’s Association Dufferin Veterinary Services Dutch Boy Cleaning, Erin

Ed Peavoy Septic Services Inc Elinor & Ron Fuller Elliott Tree Farm Erin Auctions Erin Hills Dental 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 Hallmark Toyota Hannah’s Hillsburgh Lions Club Hillsburgh Snow Roamers Holly Hartery Holmes Agro Hon. Michael Chong MP Howard & Donna Wheeler 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 Jeff & Heidi Duncan Joan Murray Joanne Gregson 9

Jodi Pendry, Massage Therapist and Associates John Longstreet Building and Renovating Ltd. John Wright John and Wendy McDougall Judy’s Restaurant June Switzer Kennedy House Larry Cox Lee’s House, Home Daycare Manulife Securities, Scott Keir Mark’s, Orangeville Minerva’s Spa & Boutique McEnery Insurance Brokers Neil & Gail Baldwin & Family No Green Pools Orangeville Salt & Soil Supply Inc. Paul Fischbach Trimming and Horse Shoeing Rayburn Construction Ltd. Rob & Cheryl Fletcher Robert Harper, Lawyer Robert Routliffe LLB

Robert Noble Septic Pumping Ltd. Rodgers Esso and Convenience Ron & Donna Hawkins S. Burnett & Associates Scott Reinhart “Trailer Sales” Sharpe Farm Supplies Sobey’s Orangeville South 88 Spinrite Factory Outlet Subway Sandwiches Suzanne and Gary Whaley The Spa @ Belfountain in Erin The Busholme Inn The Township of Guelph/Eramosa TSC - Orangeville Ultramar Gas Station Upper Grand Veterinary Services Wellington Federation of Agriculture Wellington County Livestock Emergency Response Westside Grill Wildwinds Golf Course Woodrill Ltd. Zehrs, Orangeville

Friends of the Fair

Contribution of $10 - $99 Ann Reatherford Bahr Saddlery Barth Cleaning Centre Beaverwood Farm Bernardin Beth Broderick Bistro Riviere

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

Cindy Storey Coats & Clark Coffee Time Colleen Lloyd Coningsby W.I. Credit River Motor Co. Crosby’s Molasses

Hillsburgh Garden Club Daferner’s Deli Hillsburgh Rest Home Dapper Dogs In Memory of Frances Leslie David & Noreen Knight (C & A Wheildon) Davis Feed & Farm In Memory of Dr. Jane Hosdil Wendy McHugh Epiphany Jean Denison Erin Express Variety & Video Kathleen Smith Erin Horticultural Society Ken Graham Erin Village Quilters Larry & Margaret Exterior Expressions Barnstaple Fabricland Lord Dufferin Centre Frabert’s Fresh Food Marissa Mallais Gee Tee’s Mary Maxim Gelly Filled Nail Salon Mary Wall Gillian Robinette Montana’s Glenda Reilly Pat Clarke Hazel Designs Pizza Momma Mia Helen Meyer Orangeville Fire Equipment

Quick Pick Convenience & Variety Respan Products Inc. River Run Centre Selco Landscape Sinopoli Tack Shoppe Smiles First, Hillsburgh Snooper Custom Furniture Snowberry Botanicals Inc. Sprit Tree Estate Cidery Staples, Orangeville Sue Lution Ted Arnott M.P.P. The Weathervane Theatre Orangeville Ultimate Skin Care Uncle Harry’s Fish & Chips

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, Carol Pollock 519 833-0455 Fax 519-833-0673 or by email: secretary@erinfair.ca. We will be offering tours for prospective partners throughout our 2017 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 1460 CJOY/MAGIC 106.1 Erin Heights Golf and Country Club Liz Crighton, Remax Real Estate Centre Inc. Erin Hills Dental Arthurs Fuel Inc. Everdale Farm Bailey’s Ice Cream Gorter’s Roll-off Butcher Family Halwell Mutual Funeral Home Insurance Company Budson’s - Provisions for Harrow Metal Spec. Inc. Country Living Headwaters Plumbing Cavalier Transport Hillsburgh Rest Home Central Disposal James Dick Chantler’s Environmental Construction Limited Christine Butchart, Keeler Electric R.F.P., CFP, FDS Keith’s Trailer Sales CIBC Leitchville Farms Connect Farm Equipment Lord Dufferin Centre Country 105 MacMillan Transportation Country Crops Main Street Radio County of Wellington Maria Britto, ReMax Denny’s Bus Lines Real Estate Specialist Inc. Diane Staples, Collaborative Mark and Kevin Latam, Family/Divorce & Equine Sales Rep, Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty Doug Leitch Enterprise Ltd. Dutch Boy Carpet Cleaning McEnery Insurance Brokers McEnery Real Estate Ed Peavoy Septic Services McKinnon Timber Mart Ed Stewart’s Equipment Mountainview Erin Advocate Residence & Terrace Erin Community Radio 88.1 MSN Automotive Repair Erin District Lions Club

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Music 21 N.R.D. Farms Limited O’Connor Contracting Pete and Darlene Terry Pintar Manufacturing Porcupine’s Quill Inc. Rapid Rentals Robert Harper, Barrister and Solicitor Robert Routliffe LLB RLB Accountants Rodgers Esso and Convenience Store Royal Bank, Hillsburgh & Erin Branches Roy-Al Rentals Limited Scott Keir, Manulife Securities Scotiabank Snow Brothers Contracting TD Bank Town of Erin Township of Guelph/Eramosa Ultramar Gas Station U-Neek Signs, Kevin Morrison YourFinancialGuy.ca

TROPHY DONORS Agri-Brands Purina Arthurs Fuel Inc. Trophy Big Joe’s Trucking Charles Binnie Memorial Trophy Cor Dawn Farms Cox Family in Memory of Jeanette Cox Davis Family in Memory of Kassie Davis Delbert Reed Memorial Trophy 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 (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 Leitchville Farms 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 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 Switzer Memorial in Memory of Craig Switzer Waterloo, Wellington, Dufferin Jersey Association Inc.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Over the past 150 years, we as a nation have grown, fought for and prospered into this country we call home. Agriculture was a huge part of this past and still to this day is a vital part of the development and growth of communities a broad. As the saying goes “Farmers Feed Cities”, which can not be more true.

We, as an agricultural society, have a mandate to promote and be advocates of agricultural practices to these communities and cities, assisting the public to better understand where their food comes from. Food does not grow among the aisles of the grocery stores, nor do livestock graze the vast concrete jungles, as some may think.

In and around Erin we are blessed with rolling hills smothered in fields of golden grains swaying in the breeze and green pastures streaming with new life and grazing livestock.

Majestic bank barns which the sun rises and sets over every day, symbolizing the long tradition of the family farm.

Family farms are the founding part of our community in which over the years locally grown crops and livestock that have been produced. Great pride was put into every seed that is sown, every animal that was nurtured and every product that was produced to sell. The fair is the one place where local farmers and producers can come to showcase their products and animals. It’s a place where the stage is set for competition of bragging rights and is also a place where the farm can come to life in an urban environment.

Allowing people the opportunity to pause and reflect on this timely tradition.

My love for agriculture and what it stands for is the very reason I have dedicated my past 22 years to the Agricultural Society. I guess it is safe to say I have made it my tradition, as was my parents and grandparents, to bring a smile to a young boy or girls face when they got to touch a farm animal for the first time. It is the complete awe when they see the sheer size of a draft horse elegantly pulling a wagon in unison in a six horse hitch. Maybe it’s the rush of hearing the turbo of a tractor wound-up and roaring down the track, bringing adults back to childhood dreams. Who can forget the smell of freshly baked dumplings and pies made from recipes handed down from generations ago? There is no greater feeling when you belong to an organization that brings such happiness and treasured moments to those, whom may not otherwise, have these same interactions.

Traditions have come and gone just as years have come and gone. Over the past 150 we have celebrated the great tradition we call “Canada”. Let’s keep this tradition alive by coming together to celebrate the long tradition of agriculture at the 167th edition of the Erin Fall Fair. Just as Thanksgiving is a tradition to most, come make the Erin Fall Fair your family tradition.

Best Wishes, Dwayne Gregson 2017 EAS President Photos of Agricultural Society President, Ambassadors and Directors courtesy of Pam Breese Photographer.

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ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY 2017 Board of Directors

Left to right

Back row: Carla Butcher, Sarah Warn, Samantha Spinks, Sara Parkinson, Brenda Lothmann, Rob Klein (Past President), David Gregson, Jamie Cheyne, Brad Bruce Middle row: Kim Ross, Marissa Mallais, Suzanne Whaley, Elinor Fuller, Patti Klein, Robin Brooks, Andy Reid, Leslie Cook Front row: Eileen Brown (Secretary), Rod Perry (1st Vice President), Dwayne Gregson (President), Chuck McKee (2nd Vice President), Ed Pimentel (Treasurer) Absent: Roy Bulizo, Virginia Pantling, Shawn Villeneuve, Cody Leitch, Michael McLaughlin, Laurel Johnstone, Alex Avelar, Jordan Pedersen, Racheal Seifried

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

Rob Klein Dwayne Gregson Rod Perry Chuck McKee Eileen Brown Ed Pimental

519-843-7055 519-829-9488 416-347-8971 519-993-1868 519-928-3083 226-979-4697

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 Garry Brown Wade Smith 519-928-3083 Agricultural Roadside Display Mary Ross 519-833-7289 Ambassador of the Fair Sarah Warn 519-216-2377 Antique Tractor Display Curtis Marshall 905-867-9740 Baby Show Krystal Cullen 416-605-9135 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 Pedal Tractor Pull Flowers Budson’s Provision & Kids’ Farmers’ Mary Ross for Country Living Field Day 519-833-7289 519-833-2002 Lesley Squibb Hobbies & Crafts, 519-216-1783 Gaited Horse Show Needlework Jennifer Girvin Truck & Tractor Pull Ellen Thomson jennifer@erinfair.ca Rob Fletcher 519-856-9953 519-855-6303 Gentle Ben’s Junior Crafts Pet Show Rabbit & Cavy Show Robin Brooks Lesley Squibb Maureen Dyke 519-855-9726 519-216-1783 519-928-5739 Junior Foods Giant Pumpkin & Welsh & Sportpony Kathleen Smith Weigh-Off Show 519-833-7477 Conrad Wheildon Jennifer Girvin Knitted & Crocheted 519-833-2156 jennifer@erinfair.ca Articles Goat & Sheep Show Homecraft Sharon Nolan Patti Klein Committees 519-833-2602 519-843-7055 Antiques & Photography Open Horse Show Collectibles Mary Wall Marissa Mallais 519-833-2510 Liz Cook 519-400-0200 519-833-0576 Quilting Hay & Grain Cynthia Rabstein Baking Brad Bruce 519-843-2222 Dorothy Gillespie 519-833-2974 519-833-9141 Roots & Vegetables Heavy Horse Show Michelle Caravantes Canning Rod Perry 519-803-3078 Marjorie Sanders 519-855-6031 519-833-9546 Rural Products Horse Draw Norma Soul Clothing Cody Leitch 519-855-4729 Sharon Nolan 519-831-9426 519-833-2602 Special Needs Hunter/Jumper Philippa Bodolai Fine Art Wendy Swackhamer 519-855-6031 June Switzer 519-830-2484 519-855-4201 Woodworking Gail Stevens 519-833-9978 20

STANDING COMMITTEES Advertising/Promotion: Chair - Rod Perry, Eileen Brown, Chuck McKee, Brenda Lothmann, Sarah Warn Finance: Chair - Rod Perry, Brad Bruce, Samantha Spinks, Suzanne Whaley, Dwayne Gregson Fundraising- 50/50: Chair - Sarah Warn, Rob Klein, Laurel Johnstone, Chuck McKee, Joanne Gregson, Patti Klein Grounds/Maintenance: Chair - Chuck McKee, Kim Ross, Samantha Spinks, Sarah Warn, Leslie Cook, Andy Reid, Roy Bulizo, Carla Butcher E.I.R.C.: Chair - Rod Perry, Cody Leitch, Dwayne Gregson, Chuck McKee Strategic Planning: Chair - Dwayne Gregson, Rod Perry, Kim Ross, Roy Bulizo Town / BIA Liaison: Chair - Eileen Brown, Jamie Cheyne, Dwayne Gregson Partnership: Chair - Dwayne Gregson, Eileen Brown, Carol Pollock, Rob Klein, Jamie Cheyne

FAIR COMMITTEES Ag Awareness pg 82: Garry Brown, Wade Smith, Chuck McKee Ag Roadside Display pg 32: Mary Ross, Jamie Cheyne Ambassador Competition pg 29: Sarah Warn, Kim Ross, Marissa Mallais Antique Tractors pg 85: Curtis Marshall, Jamie Cheyne, Rod Perry Baby Show pg 31: Krystal Cullen Beef Show pg 63: Leslie Cook, Jim Overland, Carissa Cabral Concessions: Chuck McKee, Joanne Gregson Demolition Derby pg 73: Carla Butcher, Samantha Spinks, Sarah Warn, Roy Bulizo, Andy Reid, Kim Ross, Marissa Mallais Emergency Preparedness: Roy Bulizo, Rob Klein, Sarah Warn Entertainment pg 75: Joanne Gregson, Marissa Mallais, Kim Ross, Eileen Brown, Rob Klein Equine Tent pg 81: Budson’s Farm Supply, Virginia Pantling, Racheal Seifried 4-H’ers Little Royal pg 60: Brenda Lothmann, Wayne Gregson, Marissa Mallais 21

Gates - Parking, Security First Aid: Rob Klein, Joanne Gregson, Samantha Spinks, Lindsey Patterson Gaited Horse Show pg 48: Jennifer Girvin Gentle Ben’s Pet Show pg 144: Lesley Squibb Giant Pumpkin pg 100: Conrad Wheildon, Jamie Cheyne, Chuck McKee Goat Show pg 33: Rob Klein, Patti Klein, Kim Ross Open Horse Show pg 50: Marissa Mallais, Brenda Lothmann, Racheal Seifried Hay & Grain pg 90-91: Brad Bruce, Lorne Parkinson, David Gregson Heavy Horses & Haflingers pg 37: Rod Perry, Rob Fletcher Horse Pull pg 41: Cody Leitch, Rob Fletcher, Glenn Snow, Fred Cox Hunter/Jumper pg 53: Wendy Swackhamer, David Gregson Kids’ Farmers’ Field Day pg 145: Lesley Squibb Pedal Tractor Pull pg 145: Lesley Squibb Pie Eating pg 80: Kim Ross, Laurel Johnstone, Samantha Spinks, Sara Parkinson Poultry Display: Garry Brown, Rod Perry Sheep Show pg 35: Patti Klein, Rob Klein Truck & Tractor Pull pg 86-88: Rob Fletcher, Chuck McKee, Kim Ross, Andy Reid, Cody Leitch, Marissa Mallais, Samantha Spinks Vintage Snowmobile Display pg 80: Richard McColl Welsh & Sport Pony Show pg 43: Jennifer Girvin

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PRESIDENTS, SECRETARIES, TREASURERS, MANAGERS, QUEENS/AMBASSADORS ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY 1919 - 2017

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 2015-16 2017

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 Dwayne Gregson

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 2007 2008-16 2017

Teresa Hatch Jayne Campbell Joanne Gregson Ed Pimental

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

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 Marian Sinclair 1974-75 Marion Armstrong

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

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

1998 1999-01 2002-03 2004-05 2006-07 2008-09 2010-11 2012-13 2014-15 2016-17

SECRETARY 1991 Lynn Kennedy 1992-2007 Joanne Gregson

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

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 2016-17

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

JUNIOR AMBASSADOR 2011-12 Katie Dowling 2012-13 Jessica Girdler 2013-14 Julia Gagnon 2014-15 Megan Robart-Morgan 2015-16 Racheal Seifried 2016-17 Heidi Wenger

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS Duncan Armstrong, Marion Armstrong, Neil Baldwin, Anne Barden, Janice Bramham, Robin Brooks, 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, David Gregson, Joanne Gregson, Loreen Gregson, Wayne Gregson, Lori Gregson-Partridge, Ray Hall, Paul Hamilton, Sheila Hamilton, Donna Hawkins, 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, Marian Sinclair O’Connor, Jim Overland, Valerie Quarrie, Cynthia Rabstein, Andy Reid, Myrtle Reid, Brian Reilly, Harold Reilly, Jean Reilly, Mark Reilly, Bryn Robertson, Les Sanderson, Bev Smith, Glenn Snow, Norma Soul, Doug Squibb, Marilyn Squibb, Gail Stevens, June Switzer, Louie Tarzwell, Ellen Thomson, Jeff VanZoelen, Mary Wall, 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, Jennifer Girvin.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Jason Barrett, Howie Black, Pam Breese, Robert Clarke, Ian Cook, Krystal Cullen, Colleen Giret, Dr. Carol Graham, Cheryl Fletcher, Ron Fuller, Dave Knight, Curtis Marshall, Brad Mansfield, Jessica Morrow, Lorne Parkinson, Wayne Parkinson, Jim Peavoy, Greg Petrie, Amanda Reid, Mike Reid, Carol Robertson, Miriam Rumford, Bridget Ryan, Donald Sanders, Judy Smith, Wade Smith, Eric Snell, Lesley Squibb, Wendy Swackhamer, John Thompson, Gary Whaley, Greg 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 Toonie night (admission $2 and all rides $2). 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, 2017. 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 Welcome to the Erin Fall Fair!

My name is Lindsey Patterson, and for the last year I have had the privilege of holding the title Senior Fall Fair Ambassador. This role has opened many doors for me, has boosted my self confidence and has given me many unforgettable experiences. Last year’s fair was a huge success, myself and Junior Ambassador Heidi Wenger had an amazing time meeting local vendors and competitors. The highlight of the weekend for myself was going into the pull sled while the truck pulls were happening and handing out many winning ribbons. Without this program I would not have had the chance to meet the other ambassadors from all the fairs across Ontario. If you are thinking of running for junior or senior Ambassador I would encourage you to try it, the process and people are awesome and it’s an experience you’ll never forget. To all those visiting our fair this year, enjoy the awesome food, great vendors, competitions, rides, family, friends, and fun!

Happy Thanksgiving,

Lindsey Patterson

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JUNIOR AMBASSADOR’S MESSAGE So far, my time as the Jr. Erin Fall Fair Ambassador has been such a learning experience! Thanksgiving weekend was so much fun. I spent the weekend with the Sr. Ambassador Lindsey Patterson. We handed out awards and ribbons at shows, discovered all the displays in the Ag Awareness tent, enjoyed some fresh baked goodies, and rode on some of the midway rides. Following the Fall Fair weekend, I attended the District 7 meeting with other Ambassadors where we practiced impromptu questions and joined in on Ambassador Workshops. I have the opportunity to attend the 4H Club awards night and hand out ribbons. I now look forward to continue representing the Erin Agricultural Society at other Fairs and socializing with other Ambassadors.

Heidi Wenger

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ALL HOMECRAFT ENTRIES MUST BE IN BEFORE 10:00 AM ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2017

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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, 2017 Junior: 13 to 16 years of age as of August 1, 2017 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 2018 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 19, 2017 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.

11. Winner of the Junior Competition to receive $750 scholarship and 1st Runner-up to receive $250.

For more information, please contact: Sarah Warn 519-216-2377 sarah.warn@ hotmail.com and Marissa Mallais. Changes may be made without notice at the discretion of the Committee and all decisions made by the committee are final. *NOTICE: COMPETITION TO BE HELD FRIDAY NIGHT* 29

Ambassador Competition Sponsored in part by: ATB Accounting 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 Gee Tee’s Boston Pizza Gelly Filled Nail Salon Brighten Up Greenhawk Butcher Furniture Hannah’s Cathie Keeler Hazel Designs Carol Mitchell Hillsburgh Community Centre Century Church Theatre Hillsburgh Lions Club Cindy Storey Hillsburgh Snow Roamers Coningsby Women’s Institute Holtom’s Bakery Country Garden Concrete Jodi Pendry, Massage Therapy Creature Quest Kennedy House Daferner’s Deli Dapper Dogs Barber Shop Lee’s House Home Day Care Lori’s Nails & Spa David’s Restaurant Davis Farm and Feed Supply Mark’s Work Wearhouse McEnery Insurance Brokers Debora’s Chocolates Michael Chong, MP Decor Solutions Furniture & Design Minerva’s/Tintagels Dr. Jon Walcott Montana’s Dr. Katrina Kulhay Music 21 Ron & Elinor Fuller Neilson Cabinet Works Erin Community Nothers Centre 2000 Orangeville Salt and Soil Epiphany P & L Accounting Erin Hills Dental 30

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 Silver Creek Aquaculture Inc. Sinopoli Tack & Feed Smiles First Snooper Snowberry Botanicals Inc. Sobey’s Orangeville Spirit Tree Estate Cidery Staples, Orangeville Sue Lutions Suzanne and Gary Whaley Ted Arnott, M.P.P. The Spa @ Belfountain The Village Green Theatre Orangeville TSC – Orangeville Uncle Harry’s Fish & Chips Wildwinds Golf and Country Club

BABY SHOW

Saturday, October 7, 2017, Starts at 11:00 am Committee: Krystal Cullen (416-605-9135) *** 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 smile c. Best dancer d. Wildest hair 31

AGRICULTURAL ROADSIDE DISPLAY COMPETITION

Canada 150 “Let’s Celebrate” 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 or email mary@erinfair.ca before judging day Sunday, September 24, 2017 Committee: Mary Ross (519-833-7289), Virginia Pantling, Jamie Cheyne

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 illustrate this year’s theme: Canada 150 “Let’s Celebrate” 3. The display should include “Erin Fall Fair” with dates “October 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9” 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 24, 2017 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 7, 2017 SEND ENTRIES IN BY SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 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 1 NIGERIAN DWARF

CLASS 2 NUBIAN

CLASS 3 TOGGENBURG

CLASS 4 SAANEN

CLASS 5 ANY OTHER PUREBREDS PRIZE MONEY: 1st $30, 2nd $26, 3rd $24, 4th $22, 5th $20. $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’S - PROVISIONS FOR COUNTRY LIVING, Erin 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 8, 2017 SEND ENTRIES IN BY SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 OPEN SHOW: CLASS 6 SUFFOLK

CLASS 7 SOUTHDOWN

CLASS 8 HAMPSHIRE

CLASS 9 DORSET

CLASS 10 ANY OTHER LONG WOOL BREED

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 $40, 2nd $35, 3rd $32, 4th $27, 5th $25. $20 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.

6. Get of Sire - Group of three animals, first pair of temporary incisors must be in 35

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.

Trophy for each division sponsored by GARRY & EILEEN BROWN

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. $15 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 - $25 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

Sponsored in part by: 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 8, 2017 - line sections first followed by hitch sections RULES: 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.

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 Sponsored in part by: MANUEL TAVARES, DOMINION FARMS 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, 2017 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: 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 8, 2017 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 2017 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.

15. Troika Hitch PRIZE MONEY: 1st $80, 2nd $70, 3rd $60, 4th $50, 5th $40

HEAVY HORSE PULL

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 (519-831-9426), Rob Fletcher, Fred Cox, Glenn Snow

Sponsored in part by: Central Disposal Services, Manuel Tavares Show to commence at 12:30 pm, Saturday, October 7, 2017 RULES: Upon request from Secretary.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $350, 2nd $280, 3rd $220, 4th $170, 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 8, 2017 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, 2017.

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

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

ENTRY FEE $15 $20 $5 $15 $20 $15 $12 $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, Melissa Codlin

Sponsored in part by: Beaverwood Farm, Kirsten Brunner Jennifer & Brett Girvin, Paul Fischbach Horseshoeing Swift Creek Energy Corporation Show to commence at 9:00 am, Sunday, October 8, 2017 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 NOTE: HALF WELSH MUST BE REGISTERED. 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 Broodmare.

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 43

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.

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.

SECTIONS: 15. Supreme Champion Welsh: Champions from all sections to compete.

16. Registered half bred - 2 years and under. Stallion, Mare or Gelding 17. Registered half bred - 3 years and over Stallion, Mare or Gelding 18. 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 19. Senior Showmanship: 18 years and over. Sections A, B, C, D or Half-Welsh PRIZE MONEY: Sections 15 & 18: Rosettes only.

Sections 16-17: 1st $12, 2nd $8, 3rd $6, 4th $4, $4 to all remaining entries.

Section 19: 1st 15, 2nd $10, 3rd $5, $5 to all remaining entries JUNIOR DIVISION: 20. Junior Showmanship - 10 years of age and under - Section A, B, C, D or HalfWelsh 21. Junior Showmanship - 11 to 17 years of age - Sec. A, B, C, D or Half-Welsh First and second place winners in sections 20 and 21 to compete for HOWARD BLACK MEMORIAL TROPHY to be engraved and returned prior to the 2018 Fair.

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22. 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.

23. Child’s Leadline Pony - Walk/Trot - For children 10 years and under, mare or gelding, Sec. A, B, C, D or Half-Welsh 24. Child’s Pony - Walk/Trot - 12 and under, mare or gelding, Sec. A, B, C, D or Half-Welsh 25. Equitation under saddle - Walk/Trot/Canter, junior to ride, mare or gelding, sections A, B, C, D or Half-Welsh PRIZE MONEY: Section 20-21: $10 to all entries. Section 22-25: Rosettes only.

PERFORMANCE DIVISION: 26. Pleasure Pony Under Saddle - Walk/Trot/Canter – Junior or Adult to ride, mare or gelding, Sec. A & B 27. Pleasure Pony Under Saddle - Walk/Trot/Canter – Junior or Adult to ride, stallion, mare or gelding, Sec. C or D 28. 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.) 29. Pleasure Pony under Saddle – Walk/Trot/Canter, Half Welsh, Junior or Adult to ride 30. Pleasure Driving Welsh Mare, Stallion or gelding - Section A 31. Pleasure Driving Welsh Mare, Stallion or gelding - Section B 32. Pleasure Driving Welsh Cob - Mare, Stallion or Gelding - Section C or D PRIZE MONEY: Sections 26-29: 1st $15, 2nd $12, 3rd $10, 4th $8, 5th $5 and $5 to all remaining entries. Sections 30-32: 1st $20, 2nd $18, 3rd $15, 4th $12, 5th $10 and $10 to all remaining entries.

33. 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.

34. 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 and $10 to all remaining entries.

35. 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.

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

37. 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.

Entries can be done ONLINE at www.erinfair.ca SPORTPONIES

CLASS 16A 2017 SPORTPONY STARSEARCH CHAMPIONSHIPS In order to qualify to compete at the 2017 Royal Sportpony Starsearch a pony must compete and qualify at a listed 2017 qualifier show. *The first place in each of the 6 in hand classes are eligible to enter to qualify for the SPORTPONY STARSEARCH CHALLENGE CUP, held at the Royal Winter Fair in November 2017. *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, nor must the pony be a registered sportpony. All sportpony type ponies are eligible to enter qualifying shows if they meet that shows’ rules. *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 shows discretion. *If the first place pony has already qualified at a previous show in 2017 then the second place pony becomes the qualifier. Once qualified a pony may still show at any of the qualifying shows but may only qualify once in 2017. *To compete in the 2017 Sportpony Finals at the Royal an entry MUST be made prior to the closing date and accepted by the Royal entry department. See www.royalfair.org for entry forms, closing dates, rules & regulations. *Ponies qualifying after the Royal closing dates MUST submit a completed Royal entry form before the Royal entry closing date. If these entries are not qualified at the late shows the entry will be returned and no entry money will be charged. Due to late entries being sent this rule will be STRICTLY ENFORCED BY THE ROYAL. **ALL PONIES MUST BE ENTERED BY THE ROYAL SPORTPONY CLOSING DATE. 46

The SPORTPONY STARSEARCH CHAMPIONSHIP prize money and cooler are sponsored by DENWORTH EQUINE MANAGEMENT. The winner will be awarded the perpetual MORTON SPORTPONY CHALLENGE CUP and a silver keeper plate sponsored by MORTON STABLES. For information please contact Sportpony committee chairman Darlene Morton 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 & RESERVE (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.

PRIZE MONEY: Sections 7-8: 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), Melissa Codlin Show to commence at 9:00 am, Saturday, October 7, 2017 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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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. 3 refusals and you’re out.

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 $25, 2nd $20, 3rd $15, 4th $10, 5th $5 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 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 9, 2017 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

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12. Senior Rider – 18 and over 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.

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 - NORTH HORSE RING Saturday, October 7, 2017, 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, Wayne & Dawn McIsaac and the A Team

Sponsored in part by:

Barbour Equine Vet Service, Budson’s - Provisions for Country Living, Paul Fishbach, Dr. Jane Hosdil, Greenhawk Equestrian Supplies, Hillsburgh Feed and Supply, Robert Noble, Snow Brothers Contracting ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED BY Thursday, October 5, 2017 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 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.

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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.

ALL ENTRIES TO BE MADE ONLINE AT www.showmate.net. A $10 late fee will apply to all entries made the day of show. Please contact Wendy at (519)8302484 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’S - PROVISIONS FOR COUNTRY LIVING 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, horseshoeing Just for Fun 12. Handy Hunter 13. Hunter Pairs Sponsored by WELLINGTON COUNTY LIVESTOCK EMERGENCY RESPONSE www.wclaer.ca LUNCH BREAK Leadline Division (class will not begin before 1:00 pm) 14. Walk 15. Walk/trot 16. Cavaletti Sponsored by BRIGHTEN UP & ULTIMATE SKIN CARE BY KELLI Short Stir-up Division - 2’ 17. Hunter over fences 18. Equitation over fences 19. Hunter under saddle 20. Equitation under saddle 54

Sponsored by THE DAVIS FAMILY, IN MEMORY OF CASSIE DAVIS Beginner Division- 18” 21. Hunter over fences 22. Equitation over fences 23. Hunter under saddle 24. Equitation under saddle Sponsored by BAHR SADDLERY LTD. 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: Ribbons and 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 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) High Point Winner receives a fleece cooler donated by GREENHAWK 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 8:00am 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 8:00am 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 ride-ability 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, 2017. 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 7, 2017

Committee: Katie Cheesmond, Kerry Fraser, Lindsey Allan, Alicia Snooks

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, TD Canada Trust Agricultural Department - Guelph

Judge: Randy Bullock 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 7, 2017. Show is open to members of The Grand River Jersey Association only. Entries must be entered using AssistExpo no later than Friday, September 22, 2017. Any questions ask secretary, Alicia Snooks at 519-939-0664, aliciasnooks@hotmail.com. Please mail a fee of $3.00 per entry to Alicia Snooks, 394276 County Road 12, Amaranth, ON L9W 0N2. PLEASE NOTE: Late entries are subject to a $5.00 late fee per entry. For senior classes, please include combined BCA of animal to qualify for the Sherwood Taylor Award.

NEW: 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 $2,000,000.00 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 2016 Winner Received

$9,580.00 $5 each

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Section: 1. Special Junior Showmanship Classes – Age of child as of January 1, 2017 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, 2017 or later 3. Intermediate Calf, born December 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017 4. Senior Calf, born September 1, 2016 to November 30, 2016 5. Summer Yearling born June 1, 2016 to August 31, 2016 6. Junior Yearling born March 1, 2016 to May 31, 2016 7. Intermediate Yearling born December 1, 2015 to February 28, 2016 8. Senior Yearling, uncalved, born September 1, 2015 to November 30, 2015 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, 2015 to February 28, 2016 in milk 12. Junior 2-year-old Female, born March 1, 2015 to August 31, 2015 in milk 13. Senior 2- year-old Female, born September 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015 in milk 14. 3-year-old Female, born September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014 in milk 15. 4-year-old Female, born September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013 in milk 16. 5-year-old Female, born September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012 in milk 17. Mature Cow born prior to September 1, 2011 in milk 18. BEST BRED & OWNED: top bred and owned cow chosen from each section 11 to 17. $50 Jersey Canada gift certificate sponsored by various.

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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 and 10: 1st-$45; 2nd-$35; 3rd-$25; 4th-$20; 5th-$15 Sections 11,12,13,14,15,16 and 17: 1st-$75; 2nd-$50; 3rd-$40; 4th-$30; 5th-$20 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. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! 59

ERIN 4-H CALF CLUB Dairy Club Leaders: Miriam Rumford, Christine Murray Kerr, Jackson Matschke Show to commence at 11:00 am, Saturday, October 7, 2017

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, 2017 - May 31, 2017 Intermediate Heifer December 1, 2016 - February 28, 2017 Senior Heifer September 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016 Summer Yearling June 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016 Junior Yearling March 1, 2016 - May 31, 2016

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 7, 2017 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 7, 2017

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 2017 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 2017 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, 2017 to May 31, 2017 7. Intermediate Heifer born December 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017 8. Senior Heifer born September 1, 2016 to November 30, 2016 9. Summer Yearling born June 1, 2016 to August 31, 2016 10. Junior Yearling born March 1, 2016 to May 31, 2016 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 5, 2017 between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm and Friday, October 6, 2017 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 9, 2017. 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, 2017, at 519-833-2808 or fax in entry form to 519-833-0673.

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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, 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 8, 2017 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, 2017 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’S - PROVISIONS FOR COUNTRY LIVING, 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 21A Class 21B Class 21C Class 21D

Shorthorn Hereford Angus Galloway

Class 22A Class 22B Class 22C Class 23

Limousin 2013 Charolais Simmental Crossbred or Any Other Breed

SECTIONS: 1. Bull calf born on or after January 1, 2017 (minimum of 3 months of age on day of judging) 2. Bull, yearling born April 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016 3. Bull, yearling born January 1, 2016 - March 31, 2016 4. Bull, mature, born January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 GRAND CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL (ribbons only) 64

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Female Calf, born January 1, 2017 (minimum of 3 months of age) Female Heifer born April 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016 Female Heifer born January 1, 2016 - March 31, 2016 Female, born January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 with her own 2017 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, 2015 with her own 2017 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.

Photo area sponsored by: KUBOTA CANADA & ED STEWART EQUIPMENT

GALLOWAY JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP CLASS 21 GALLOWAY Open to Junior Galloway members under 21 as of January 1, 2017 Awards donated by: Canadian Galloway Association Please make entries on the Purebred registration form.

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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 & Shelley Morrison, Orton 5. 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

6. 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 7. Supreme Champion Over All Breeds. To be selected from Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Bulls & Females.

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$500 BONUS Donated by Paradise Farms - Shane Baghai, to be paid to Supreme OverAll Animal plus Trophy & Banner donated by Cor-Dawn Farms

8. 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 9, 2017

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 Teak Barn , TSC, Budson’s - Provisions for Country Living 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 2017 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 9, 2017 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, Alexa Avelar 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, 2017 Junior Heifer April 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016 Senior Heifer January 1, 2016 - March 31, 2016 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 2017 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, 2017) 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: Upper Grand 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: JAY-LOR FABRICATING 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, 2017 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’S - PROVISIONS FOR COUNTRY LIVING 70

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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WELLINGTON COUNTY 4-H celebrating 100 years 1917 - 2017 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: Jason Schill, Past President: Ian Cook, 1st Vice President: Leslie Cook, 2nd Vice President: Jennifer Pollock and Carl Baker, Treasurer.

For information email: info@wellington4-H.ca

Photos courtesy of Tristan Clark Photography

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DEMOLITION DERBY Featuring: Xtreme Productions

Sunday, October 8, 2017 Beginning at 6:30 pm Committee: Carla Butcher (519-829-0612 or carladeacon6@gmail.com), Kim Ross, Sarah Warn, Andrew Reid, Samantha Spinks, Marissa Mallais, Roy Bulizo Visit www.erinfair.ca for Demolition Derby Rules & Regulations 4 cylinder and 8 cylinder, figure 8, trucks Entry Fee: $40 per car Maximum Number of Entries: 70 cars (Pre-Entry Advised)

Please Note: Tech Check is at CARQUEST, Erin (6 Erin Park Drive). Only demo cars, Fair representatives, and Xtreme Productions personnel will be permitted to enter the at the Centre St. gate.

All demo cars must stay at CarQuest until Xtreme Productions announces the parade to the fairgrounds. Any cars that enter the fairgrounds prior to this announcement may be disqualified. Children under 13 years of age are NOT permitted in the pit area. Fair representatives may escort anyone to the grand stands area at any time. Anyone in the pit area must have a pit pass or will be escorted to the Grand stands area. Alcohol is NOT permitted on the grounds. Drivers found consuming alcohol prior to or during event may be removed from the event. All spectators must be seated in the grandstands bring a blanket or lawn chair. Standing in front of bleachers is NOT permitted. Cars/ trucks/trailers left over night may be removed at vehicle owner’s expense.

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, Keith’s Trailer Sales, Ken Keeler Electric, Latam & Latam Royal LePage, Meadowtowne Realty, MacMaster Pontiac, Buick, GMC, McEnery Real Estate, Mix 88.1, No Green Pools, O’Connor Contracting, Orangeville Fire Equipment, Rapid Rentals, Property Workz, 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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167th Erin Fall Fair Weekend Schedule October 5 - 9, 2017

OPEN GATES y Frida 4:00 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 5, 2017

TOONIE NIGHT - ADMISSION $2 • RIDES $2

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

Friday, October 6, 2017

Teen Battle of the Bands

5:00 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 6, 2017 Exhibits Hall • Cafe/Country Store Open at 6:30 pm

Teen Battle of the Bands 5:00 pm Outdoor Stage

Ambassador Competition 7:00 pm - Exhibits Hall

special events all weekend long! truck pull Agricultural Awareness Tent 6:30 pm Track Equine Tent Sponsored by: Budson’s craig douglas Provision for Country Living juggler Antique Tractor Display 6:30 pm Four Paws Flying Exhibits Hall Entertainment Opening 11:00am | 1:00pm | 3:00pm daily Ceremonies Pup Party - Daily FCC Agri-Spirit Award Children’s Entertainment Presented By 12:00pm | 2:00pm daily Farm Credit Corporation Kids’ Zone 7:00 pm (inside Vendors’ Tent) Exhibits Hall Sponsored by: Brighten Up

ALL EVENT TIMES LISTED ARE APPROXIMATE AND EVERY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO FOLLOW THE SCHEDULED TIMES

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Saturday, October 7, 2017 Exhibits Hall • Cafe/Country Store Open at 9:00 am

All Day Kids Zone Vendor’s Tent 8:30 am Hunter/Jumper Show N. Horse Ring 9:00 am Gaited Horse Show Track Ring 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 11:00 am Cross County Band Outdoor Stage 12:00 pm Horse Shoe Pitch N. of Beer Tent 12:30 pm Kids Pedal Pull - preliminaries Outdoor Stage 12:30 pm Heavy Horse Pull Track 12:45 pm Wendy Lynn Snider Band Exhibits Hall 1:00 pm 4-H’ers Little Royal Show Barn 2:00 pm Cindy Cook - Children’s Entertainment Outdoor Stage 2:00 pm Team T & J Children’s Entertainment Exhibits Hall 3:00 pm Cross County Band Outdoor Stage 3:15 pm Wendy Lynn Snider Band Exhibits Hall 4:15 pm Cindy Cook – Children’s Entertainment Outdoor Stage 4:30 pm Team T & J Children’s Entertainment Exhibits Hall 5:00 pm Cross County Band Outdoor Stage 5:00 pm Wendy Lynn Snider Band Exhibits Hall 6:00 pm Tractor Pull Track 7:00 pm The Muir Family Band Exhibits Hall 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Spin Cycle Strolling Acts

special entertainment

The Muir Family Band 7:00 pm in the Exhibits Hall Sponsored in part by: Christine Butchart, CFP R.F.P. FDS

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Sunday, October 8, 2017 Exhibits Hall • Cafe/Country Store Open at 9:00 am

All Day 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 9:30 am

Kids Zone Ponies – Welsh & Open Youth Open Beef Showmanship Open Sheep Show Community Worship Service

Vendor’s Tent Track Ring Show Barn Tented Barn Exhibits Hall

10:00 am 10:30 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:15 am 11:45 pm 12:30 pm 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 3:00 pm 3:30 pm 3:15 pm 4:00 pm 4:45 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 9:30 pm 10:00pm

Heavy Horse & Haflinger Show Ontario Barrel Race All Beef Breeds Justin Wallace Dufferin County Line Shop Timus Prime Quartet Kids Pedal Pull - preliminaries The Young At Heart Singers Cindy Cook – Children’s Entertainment Pie Eating Contest Visiting Ambassadors Cake Auction Dufferin County Line Shop Timus Prime Quartet Farmers and Kids Olympics Cindy Cook – Children’s Entertainment Justin Wallace Dufferin County Line Background music Demolition Derby Murray Williams Band Fireworks to follow Derby Silent Auction Bidding Closes Strolling Act – Pup Party

Track N. Horse Ring Show Barn Exhibits Hall Outdoor Stage Exhibits Hall Outdoor Stage Exhibits Hall Outdoor Stage Exhibits Hall Exhibits Hall Outdoor Stage Exhibits Hall Outdoor Stage Outdoor Stage Exhibits Hall Outdoor Stage Exhibits Hall Track Exhibits Hall Track Exhibits Hall

Sponsored by the Erin Hillsburgh Ministerial

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

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Monday, October 9, 2017 Exhibits Hall • Cafe/Country Store Open at 9:30 am

All Day 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 10:00 am 10:30 am 10:30 am

10:45 am 11:30 am 11:45 pm 12:00 pm 12:45 pm 1:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:30 pm 1:45 pm 2:40 pm 3:00 pm 3:00 pm 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 4:30 pm

Kids Zone Rabbit and Cavy Show Poultry Display Open Showmanship Clinic Open Horse Show 2nd Prize Winner Battle of the Bands Open Horse Sprint Race Erin 4-H Beef Calf Club Paul Behnke–Children’s Entertainer Canadian Cowgirls Followed by Parade & Commemorative Mile Lap Pedal Pull Finals The Leahy Family Redneck Games Children’s Cookie Decorating Paul Behnke – Children’s Entertainment Battle of the Bands –1st Place Winner Jakob & Jean Pedersen Memorial 4-H Interclub Show Taw Connors–The Canadian Stompper The Leahy Family Pow Wow Dance Paul Behnke – Children’s Entertainment Taw Connors – The Canadian Stompper Wellington County Beef Showmanship Market Beef Show Presentation of Special Awards 50/50 LOTTERY DRAW Removal of Exhibits

Vendor’s Tent Tented Barn Tented Barn Show Barn N. Horse Ring Outdoor Stage Track Show Barn Exhibits Hall Track Outdoor Stage Exhibits Hall Outdoor Stage Exhibits Hall Exhibits Hall Track Stage Show Barn Show Barn Track Stage Exhibits Hall Track Exhibits Hall Track Stage Show Barn Show Barn Exhibits Hall Track Stage Exhibits Hall

11:00 am – Canadian Heritage Horse Parade followed by a Commemorative mile/lap on the track then Canadian Cowgirls Performance

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PIE EATING CONTEST

Sunday, October 8, 2017, 2:00 pm Committee: Kim Ross, Sara Parkinson, Laurel Johnstone Junior Competition: 10-15 years - Prizes for ALL Adult Competition: Over 15 years - One Prize $150.00 - Winner takes all!

Sponsored in part by: Beverley Ross, Guelph RULES: All contestants sign-up in Exhibits Hall beside stage. Limited numbers. Only 2 heats of 5 people each, assigned randomly. Winner of each heat to compete for Grand Prize.

Hands must be behind back during Eat-Off. Most Chocolate Cream Pie eaten in 1 minute.

Photo courtesy of Tristan Clark Photography

NEW TO THE FAIR ANTIQUE SNOWmobile “SHOW & SHINE” Monday, October 9, 2017 BRING YOUR SLEDS TO DUNDAS STREET GATE BY 9:00 am Sponsored by: HEY RAY, Self-Storage, Georgetown For more details call Richard McColl 905-867-0225

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EQUINE TENT presented by

Committee: David MacDonald (905-873-3213), Carol Wetering, Ann Shanahan, Joanne Milton, Leah Frost-McLean, Victoria Pantling

BE SURE TO TAKE HOME A PHOTO MEMORY OF YOU, YOUR FAMILY & YOUR FRIENDS AT THE ERIN FALL FAIR available inside the BUDSON’S Equine Tent Photos and Photo Booth compliments of: Ann Shanahan & Liz Crighton, Remax Real Estate Centre (Saturday) Halton Crushed Stone (Sunday) Jacqueline Guagliardi, Royal LePage, RCR Realty (Monday) Equine Tent sponsored in part by: Budson’s ~ Provisions for Country Living, Bridget Ryan/Equine Erin, Grand River Agricultural Society/Raceway, U-Neek Signs, Wroth European Auto, Gold Fields Bedding Equine Tent Highlights: Exhibits, Clinics, Live Horse Presentations International Six Nations Story Teller “Rene Thomas”, Six Nations Pow Wow Dancers, Breyer Horse Painting, Budson’s Buckaroo Colouring Contest, Photo Booth, Horseless Jumping Event, Come in and colour on Vana, our amazing live Quarter Horse Live Breeds: meet, touch & talk to the horses!

• Appaloosa • Canadian Horse • Egyptian Arabian • Quarter Horse • Minis • Mustang • Paint • Pinto…and more

Presentations will include: • Indigenous Story Teller First Nations • Indigenous Six Nations Dancers • Dressage & Side Saddle • Western Horsemanship • Horse Shoeing Hot & Cold • English & Endurance • Celebrate the 250th Year of Horse Racing • Longrun Thoroughbred Retirement Society • Liberty Lane Retreat Centre

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AGRICULTURAL AWARENESS TENT Committee: Garry Brown, Wade Smith (519-928-3083), Chuck McKee, Andy Reid Educational Displays ~ Live Animals ~ Children’s Activities ~ Photo Booth

Sponsored in part by: Liz Crighton & Anne Shanahan - Remax, Kim Mournahan, Bryan’s Fuel, Budson’s - Provisions for Country Living, Creature Quest, Chantler’s Environmental Services, CKNX Radio, Everdale Farm, Fairhaven Farm, Jay-Lor Fabricating Inc., O’Connor Contracting, 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 4, 2017. 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 2016 Winner Received

$9,580.00 $5 each

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Vintage tractor Show - Pre 1965 Saturday, October 7, 2017 - Register: 10:00 am Four Categories will be judged

Committee: Curtis Marshall (905-867-9740), Clarence Brown, Vic VanOosten, Bert Wheeler, Murray Russell, Ed Barden, Jamie Cheyne

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 People’s Choice Award: Craig Switzer Memorial Trophy To have a tractor judged register with the committee on Saturday 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 Curtis Marshall 905-867-9740, curtismarshallwlu@yahoo.com or Jamie Cheyne

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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, 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., Big Joe’s Trucking, 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, Elliott Tree Farm, Erin Auto Recyclers, James Dick Construction Limited, Holly Hartery, Jim’s Towing/JRC Recycling, Keith’s Trailer Sales, Leitchville Farms, MacMaster Pontiac, Buick GMC, Mark Wilson Better Used Cars, McMillan Transport, O’Connor Contracting, Premier Equipment Ltd., Property Workz, Rapid Rentals, Rob’s Automotive Services, Scott Reinhart “Trailer Sales”, Secure Towing, Snow Brothers Contracting, Spandreltech, Teak Barn, The Gas Man, Town of Erin Firefighters, Ultramar Gas Station, West Side Grill 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

TRUCK PULL Show to Commence at 5:30 pm, Friday, October 6, 2017 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!!!

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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. 9000lbs limited to 20 trucks. Rules for class 7 are same as above with the following extras: 26” hitch height, drive shaft hoops or chains, fire extinguishers, single charger.

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 7. 9000 lb Local Gas or Diesel. Pull what you brought. Limit 20 trucks.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $120, 2nd $100, 3rd $80, 4th $60, 5th $40 1ST PLACE TROPHY Sponsored by: BIG JOE’S TRUCKING

LOCAL CLASSES OPEN TO PULLERS RESIDING IN WELLINGTON, HALTON, PEEL & DUFFERIN COUNTIES. PRIZE MONEY ACCORDING TO COPTA CLASSES EXCEPT LOCAL CLASSES AS POSTED. ALL LOCAL CLASS $20 HOOK FEE TO ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

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TRACTOR PULL Show to Commence at 5:00 pm, Saturday, October 7, 2017 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 15. Local 16,000 lb. Out of Field 2WD tractor must reside within 30 km of Town of Erin.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $100, 2nd $80, 3rd $60, 4th $40, 5th $30 1ST PLACE TROPHY Sponsored by: LEITCHVILLE FARMS

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 2017. 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), Dave Meek, Lorne Parkinson, Fred Cox

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 10:00 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 2016 Winner Received

$9,580.00 $5 each

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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 6, 2017 and removed at 4:45 pm Monday, October 9, 2017.

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 It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 167th Erin Fall Fair!

We don’t have the RCMP, Rick Mercer or Carnival Eats coming this year but you never know what our board is up to! What we do know is that it is the 150th year of our CANADA! So Canada Let’s Celebrate!

The amazing homecraft division have been hard at work to bring you only the best fair that we can offer. “Canada 150, Let’s Celebrate” We chose this theme because all through this year Canada has been celebrating in style. We celebrate our origins, activities, and heritage no matter where you have come from or your beliefs.

We are called the “Great Melting Pot of the North” for a reason.

The ladies (and gentlemen) of our Homecraft Division have had a wonderful time incorporating this theme into our fair book. I am sure you will see lots of Canada Flags incorporated into cakes (baking), canning (maybe on the labels), fine arts, crafts, sewing, knitting, crocheting, photography, flowers, wood working, quilting, special needs, and my favourite junior arts and crafts. I’m sure that I have missed some but we have so many things to show you.

That is only the beginning! Outside, the main board has gone all out for Canada. I can’t wait to see what the Giant Pumpkin committee has in store for us.

The Community of Erin has always been there for The Erin Fall Fair. They support us in so many ways, not just in the generous offers of prize money but with active support of many of our activities.

Now it is time for you to fill our displays cases, shelves and display boards with your accomplishments. Have a look in this book and let’s showcase your work. I am sure that you can find many ways to show us how wonderful your talents are. Please encourage your children, neighbours, and friend to enter that unforgettable piece that you or they have toiled over. We look forward to meeting with you again or as a new exhibitor.

Don’t forget about our Cafe at the back of the building. Those apple dumplings are “to die for”!

As always our numbers are all subject to growth/depletion and would welcome any new members with or without new ideas. Come, join and be a part of The Erin Fall Fair.

The Little Royal!

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HOMECRAFT DIVISION Executive

Left to right Back row: Suzanne Whaley (Treasurer), Carol Pollock (Past President), Pam Quackenbush (Secretary) Front row: Philippa Bodolai (2nd Vice), Elinor Fuller (President), Robin Brooks (1st Vice)

Homecraft Committee

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

HOMECRAFT DIVISION RULES AND REGULATIONS

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ALL HOMECRAFT ENTRIES MUST BE IN BEFORE 10:00 AM ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2017

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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 4:00 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, during the week of the fair, 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.

Join us at the

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 keeper trophy.

The Delbert Reed Memorial Award

To be awarded to the exhibitor who receives the highest number of points overall for items entered into Woodworking (Sections 1 to 7. $50 plus keeper 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 6, 2017 and must be removed at 4:45 pm, on Monday, October 9, 2017.

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 96

7. Largest sunflower head 8. Tallest sunflower plant 9. Beets, 3 table 10. Brussel sprouts, 1 litre 11. Cabbage, 1 head 12. Cabbage, red, 1 head 13. Carrots, 3 table 14. Cauliflower, 1 head 15. Corn, ornamental, 3 ears 16. Cherry tomatoes, 1 pint box 17. Cucumber, 3 table 18. Garlic, 3 bulbs 19. Peppers, 3 red sweet 20. Onions, Yellow Danver, 3 21. Onions, Spanish, grown from seed, 3 22. Parsnips, 3 23. Pie Pumpkin, 1 24. Pumpkin, Jack O’Lantern variety, 1 25. Tomatoes, 3, stems on 26. Tomatoes, different colours, 4 varieties, 2 of each 27. Squash, Butternut, 1 28. Squash, Turks Turban, 1 29. Squash, Pepper, 1 30. Squash, Zucchini, 3 small 31. Squash, Zucchini, Largest 32. Squash, Hubbard, largest 33. Flowering Kale 34. Table Centre Piece – A collection of gourds to be displayed in exhibitor’s wicker basket 35. Weirdest shaped root or vegetable SECTION: APPLES 36. Collection of 5 Varieties of Apples (minimum 3 of each suitably displayed in wicker container) PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10 97

37. 1 Dozen Crabapples 38. 6 litre basket Macintosh Red 39. 6 litre basket Wealthy 40. 6 litre basket Northern Spy 41. 6 litre basket Delicious SECTION: PEARS 42. Winter Pears, 3 PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1 to 35 & 37 to 42: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3 SPECIALS 43. 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 44. 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 preceding years”.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10, 4th $5 Sponsored by: EVERDALE FARM 45. 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 1-42, 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 5, 2017 7:00 pm in the Show Barn

Committee: Conrad Wheildon (519-833-2156), John Nieuwenhoff, Brad Bruce, Rob Fletcher, Jamie Cheyne, Chuck McKee, 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), Sensyst, Brad Bruce and Family, Mix 88.1, Maria Britto ReMax Realty Specialist RULES: 1. Judging will take place Thursday, October 5 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 6:45 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.gpc1.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 9 between 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm 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 Grand Champion Pumpkin Trophy Donated by: KEN KEELER ELECTRIC Howard Dill Trophy for Best Looking Pumpkin over 300lbs Donated by: CONRAD and ARLENE WHEILDON 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

$7,500

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 Category 4 Special Needs. Pumpkins to be 12” diameter or smaller.

Pumpkins must be 8” diameter or smaller. Decorating only - no carving.

Entry fee of $2 per pumpkin

PRIZE MONEY for Categories 1, 2, 3 and 4 as follows:

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

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

PRIZE MONEY for Category 5: 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $15 Category 6 People’s Choice Award. Pumpkins to be 12” diameter or smaller.

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

PRIZE MONEY for Category 6: 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $15 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS - Open to All Categories Voting by Public PRIZE MONEY: 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $15 101

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 CLASS THIS YEAR (SQUASH) there will be four separate classes. 1.

Field Pumpkin, 2. Tomato, 3. Long Gourd, and 4. Squash. Entries must not have been judged at a previous event - no re-weighs.

3. Field Pumpkin, Tomato, and Squash will be judged by weight, Long Gourd will be judged by length. Squash must be all grey, green, or blue or a combination of those colours. Any orange, cream, or white will classify it as a giant pumpkin as per GPC rules.

4. Judging rules from the GPC (Great Pumpkin Commonwealth) will apply. www.gpc1.org 5. Exhibitors are encouraged to bring any other giant vegetable for official weighing and display but no prizes will be awarded.

6. The grower is responsible for unloading, getting the entry to the scale, and loading of all vegetables in the Giant Vegetable Weigh Off (except giant squash).

Please bring any items you require to help out as best you can, such as a wagon, tarp, blanket, extra help, etc.

PRIZE MONEY: 1. GIANT SQUASH 1st $500, 2nd $250, 3rd $100 2. FIELD PUMPKIN 1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $50 3. TOMATO 1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $50 4. LONG GOURD 1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $50 Trophies for top 3 Trophies Donated by SHEPHERD LAWN CARE, Georgetown PRIZE MONEY IS HANDLED BY THE FAIR BOARD AND CAN TAKE UP TO 6 WEEKS TO MAIL OUT.

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RURAL PRODUCTS CLASS 33

Committee: Norma Soul (519-855-4729), Betty Weber, Brenda McEnery 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 Canada 150 “Let’s Celebrate” .

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 Canada 150 “Let’s Celebrate” 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, Marion Odorico, Deney Delfosse

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. Zinnias, 3 blooms 2. Dahlia, 1 bloom 6” or under 3. Gladiola, 1 spike 4. Perennials, 3 stems, all different, must be named. (Stem; may carry one or 104

more flowers or buds) 5. Annuals, 3 stems, all different, must be named 6. Snapdragons, 3 spikes 7. Rose, 1 bloom, any colour. (Bloom: individual flower, one to a stem, do not leave buds showing) 8. Pansies, 3 stems 9. Marigolds, 3 blooms, of one variety SECTION: FRESH ARRANGEMENTS. ACCESSORIES MAY BE USED NOTE**** FLOWERS USED IN THESE SECTIONS 10 – 23 MAY BE PURCHASED. 10. THE MAPLE LEAF FOREVER : Arrangement of flowers, foliage and maple leaves not to exceed 18” in height.

11. HAPPY GARDENING: A miniature arrangement in a wheel barrow not to exceed 3” in any direction.

12. I’LL FILL YOU UP! : An arrangement of white flowers in a red “solo cup” or other red cup.

13. HIGH TEA: An arrangement in a tea cup 14. WOODLAND: A dish garden including flowers and material found on a walk in the woods, total display not to exceed 16” in any direction 15. TRUE NORTH STRONG AND FREE: An arrangement with a canoe accessory or container, total display not to exceed 16” in any direction.

16. FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA: An arrangement in a container with a Canadian or Canadian location motif, total size not to exceed 16” in height.

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. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA!: Your interpretation.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $15 Gift Certificate, 2nd $10 Gift Certificate Sponsored by: BONARROW GREENHOUSES, Rockwood 18. PIONEER DAYS: An arrangement in a cream jug.

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

19. CHEERS TO CANADA, EH!: An arrangement in a Canadian beer can. Please weight can for stability.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $15, 2nd $10 Sponsored by: EXTERIOR EXPRESSIONS, Hillsburgh 20. THIS LITTLE TREASURE OF MINE: A miniature arrangement not to exceed 3” in any direction PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10 Sponsored by: ERIN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 21. O’CANADA!: A “pave” arrangement using only red and white flowers to represent a Canadian flag (Pave is a technique in which plant material is placed closely together to form a flat pattern), not to exceed 16” in size.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $15 Gift Certificate, 2nd $10 Gift Certificate Sponsored by: BONARROW GREENHOUSES, Rockwood 22. CANADIAN PUMPKIN: Arrangement in a fresh pumpkin carved with a Canadian theme. Pumpkin no larger than 8”.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10 Sponsored by: SNOWBERRY BOTANICALS INC., Erin 23. THE LOCAL LAND THAT FEEDS YOU: An arrangement of flowers and local produce not to exceed 16” 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

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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CLOTHING CLASS 35

Committee: Sharon Nolan (519-833-2602), Marilyn Squibb, Lesley Squibb, Myrtle Reid, Shirley Edgerton, Mary Jo Vanderlinden INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE READ RULES CAREFULLY. Only One Entry Per Person Per Section. 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.

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

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

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

16. 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 $3 107

SPECIALS 17. 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 18. Any machine sewn 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.

KNITTED AND CROCHETED ARTICLES CLASS 36

Committee: Sharon Nolan (519-833-2602), Marilyn Squibb, Lesley Squibb, Myrtle Reid, Shirley Edgerton, Mary Jo Vanderlinden 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.

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 108

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Hand knitted pair of socks, adult size Hand knitted pair of mittens, adult size Hand knitted sweater or cardigan using one type and colour yarn, adult size 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) 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, Hanover

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CANNING CLASS 37

Committee: Marjorie Sanders (519-833-9546), Helma Sharpe, Marian 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 4. Cherries 5. Canned Tomatoes SECTION: JAMS - HALF PINT, 8 OZ. 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 COLOURING 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 $3 110

SPECIALS 21. Three decorated jars of Jam in a wooden wicker basket using the Fair Theme Canada 150 “Let’s Celebrate” 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 Jelly” – Best Jelly from Sections 14 - 17.

PRIZE MONEY: $20 Sponsored by: BETH BRODERICK, Hillsburgh 23. BEST JAM AWARD – Best Jam from sections 6 – 13 PRIZE MONEY: 1st $20 Gift Certificate and Rosette Prize Ribbon Sponsored by: BERNARDIN GUIDELINES FOR SECTION 23 1. Prize winning Jams must be made with Bernardin Fruit Pectin. Proof of purchase plus Recipe must accompany entry.

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 111

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. BBQ Sauce made with molasses. Sauce recipe must include a minimum of 1/4 cup of molasses. To be judged on taste, texture and creative use of a recipe.

Label from product container to be submitted with BBQ sauce.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $6, 3rd $4 Sponsored by: CROSBY MOLASSES COMPANY LTD. 42. Decorated package of Pickles (three kinds of pickles, not relish) using the Fair Theme Canada 150 “Let’s Celebrate” .

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $7, 3rd $5, 4th $3 43. BERNARDIN ADULT HOME CANNER “BEST OF THE SHOW” AWARD. Prize winner must have three (3) home canning entries in the fair (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 44. 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), Brenda DeJong, Ruth King, Elaine McDougall, Marbeth McLean, Helen Meyer, Gillian Robinette 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 2017. The winners at District proceed to competition at the OAAS Convention in Toronto in February 2018. 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 an award of $500 at the Convention in February 2018.

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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 PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1 - 3: 1st $25, 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 of $500 at the Convention in February 2018.

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 30 AND 31 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 114

7. Quilt Top – appliquéd, perimeter of 200” (500 cm) or larger 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 34 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 34 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 34 for additional prize) 17. Bed Quilt – machine quilted, minimum perimeter of 300” (750cm) 18. Quilted Runner or Table Topper 19. Quilted Bag, Purse or Wearable Item 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. 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 $7 115

25. Wall Quilt – Contemporary or own design, not to exceed 200” (500 cm). 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 26. Men Only – Any quilt or quilted item PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $7 27. 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.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $7 Special Award for Section 24: Perpetual Trophy to first place in MEMORY OF JEANNIE BUTCHER, Sponsored by: THE STAFF OF ERIN RESEARCH 28. 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 29. Modern Quilt – Perimeter of more than 200” (500 cm). Include a note of 100 words or less describing the modern quilt nature of the entry.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $7 Sponsored by: HELEN MEYER 30. 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 31. 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 32. 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

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33. 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 34. 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 35. 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 Children & Youth Sections 52-54.

SECTION: HOBBIES & CRAFTS 1. Hostess gift for any occasion 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. A quilted wall hanging 17. A small article featuring leather tooling – wallet, small handbag or other 118

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

Please observe measurements!

18. Article of counted cross-stitch (floss) - 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. Counted 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 with (floss) 21. An article displaying tatting 22. An article displaying machine embroidery 23. An article displaying needlepoint (yarn on canvas) 24. An article displaying smocking 25. A crocheted article larger than 12” (30 cm), (See Class 36) 26. An article of crocheting, mounted, under 12” (30 cm).

27. An article of needlework NOT listed above or in Class 35: CLOTHING; 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. Mark Card as NEW. 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 Canada 150 “Let’s Celebrate” 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: one page only 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 handwork or craft which you have completed.

52. Ages 12 to 17: Show an article of craft or needlework which you have completed.

PRIZE MONEY: Sections 50 - 52: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3, 4th $2 120

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. Any Woodworking Project – for students ages 12 and under – Can be made from a kit – Imagination required – State age on entry tag.

7. Any Woodworking Project – for students 13 to 18 years of age – Can be made from a kit – 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 121

11. Folk Art – Carving or otherwise PRIZE MONEY: 1st $30, 2nd $15, 3rd $5 Sponsored by: J. ROD FINNIE, OLS 12. Article using theme of fair – Canada 150 “Let’s Celebrate” PRIZE MONEY: 1st $30, 2nd $15, 3rd $5 Sponsored by: MARIA BRITTO, REMAX REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST 13. Judge and Woodworking Committee overall choice PRIZE MONEY: $30 Sponsored by: MCKINNON TIMBER MART, Hillsburgh A Special Award of $50 and a keeper trophy will be given to the exhibitor with most points in Sections 1 - 7. The Delbert Reed Memorial Trophy 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, Gleidy Martinez-Rathbun 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. “My Favourite Season” – Oil or acrylic, 2 dimensional 2. “My Favourite Season” – Watercolour or other medium, 2 dimensional 3. “Around My Home” – any medium, 2 dimensional 4. “Red and White” – any medium, 2 dimensional 5. Drawing in colour e.g. pencil crayon, pastels, etc. any subject 6. Drawing in black and white (monochromatic) (e.g. Charcoal, pencil), any subject 122

7. Waterscape, featuring water – any medium, 2 dimensional 8. Portrait featuring people - any medium, 2 dimensional 9. Portrait featuring animals – any medium, 2 dimensional 10. Still Life – oil colour or acrylic 11. Still Life – watercolour or others 12. Abstract – any medium, 2 dimensional 13. Sculpture, any medium [not to exceed 55cm approx. 24”] 14. Fabrication and Assemblage Art- 3 D works –any subject 15. 3-D Surface Painting- any subject 16. Local Scene – labelled with location – any medium, 2 dimensional 17. Any medium- art depicting the theme Canada 150 “Let’s Celebrate” PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1-15: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3 SPECIALS: 18. Judges’ Choice: Best overall piece of Fine Art from sections 1-16 PRIZE MONEY: 1st $50 Sponsored by: DONNA & HOWARD WHEELER 19. Top Points in Fine Arts Section 1-16 PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25 Sponsored by: FINE ARTS COMMITTEE

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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 except for #33 and #34. 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. Canada Day 2017 – 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. Things with Wings – 2 prints 124

16. Scenery, 2 prints taken of the same scene during different seasons 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. Winter Fun – 2 prints 28. Multiple generations – 1 print 29. Splish Splash – 1 print 30. Bridges/Fences – 2 prints 31. Camping – 2 prints 32. Keepsakes – 2 prints – labelled 33. 1 print taken in 1967 – Canada’s Centennial Year – labelled 34. 1 print taken at Expo 67 in 1967 – labelled 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: Liz Cook (519-833-0576), Reta Philips, Arlene Wheildon, Sue Forman 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.

2017 THEME: Canada 150 “Let’s Celebrate” SECTION: 1. A Canadian Dollar Bill 2. An Expo 1967 Souvenir 3. A Photo of Centennial Celebration 4. An item of china depicting the maple leaf 5. A beer bottle from a Canadian brewery 6. Metal toy Canadian airplane 7. A Native artifact 8. Piggy bank 9. A Fair book 10. Travel clock 11. An 8-track cassette tape 12. Sunglasses 13. A tin with Canadian advertising 14. Canadian Calendar 15. A Miniature painting 16. A figure of a Beaver, OR Canada Goose OR a Moose 17. A trophy or medal (1867- 1967) 18. A magazine from 1967 19. A Lighter 20. Canadian Military Item 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. Canadian Mountie memorabilia PRIZE MONEY: 1st $7, 2nd $5, 3rd, $3 Sponsored by: ELINOR FULLER, HOMECRAFT PRESIDENT 127

22. Die cast car or truck from 1967 PRIZE MONEY: 1st $7, 2nd $5, 3rd, $3 Sponsored by: COX CLASSIC CARS 23. Canadian Hockey memorabilia PRIZE MONEY: 1st $7, 2nd $5, 3rd, $3 Sponsored by: JUNE 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, Danielle Taylor, Kristen Pearson, Brooke Switzer, Sarah Barden 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 multi-grain bread, using a bread machine 4. Braided fruit loaf 5. Three special occasion dinner rolls, presented on a 6” plate 6. Three cinnamon raisin sticky buns, presented on a 6” plate 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.

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NO paper cups – NO mixes – NO purchased pie fillings. 6” paper plates where required.

7. Three bran muffins 8. Three morning glory muffins 9. Three buttermilk tea biscuits 2 1⁄2” approx. in diameter 10. Cherry Loaf – 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 date squares 14. Three butter tart squares 15. Three chocolate chip cookies (2 ½” diameter) 16. Three oatmeal cookies (2 ½” diameter) 17. Three peanut butter cookies (2 ½” diameter) 18. Three shortbread cookies, shaped as maple leaf, 3” across.

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. No mixes, purchased pie filling or purchased pastry.

19. Three custard tarts 20. Three cherry tarts 21. Three lemon tarts 22. Raisin pie, 2 crust 23. Unspiced Apple pie, 2 crust 24. Spiced apple pie, 2 crust 25. Bumbleberry pie, 2 crust, no purchased filling SECTION: CANDY & DAINTIES 26. Fudge brownies – 4 pieces x 1” square displayed on a 6” plate 27. Chocolate truffle mice – 4 pieces displayed on a 6” plate 28. Caramel fudge – 4 x 1” pieces on a 6” plate PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1 – 28: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3 129

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. These cakes will be displayed whole.

29. Vanilla jelly roll, sugar dusted – with apricot jam filling – 6” long approx.

30. An Angel Food cake – no decoration 31. A Bundt cake decorated in keeping with this year’s theme.

Sections 29 to 31 judged for taste and presentation and will be displayed whole.

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, CHERRY PIE WITH CRUMBLE TOPPING – 8” diameter.

To be judged by 2017 Fair President PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $5, 3rd $3, 4th $2 Sponsored by: DWAYNE GREGSON, EAS President 2017 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” PEACH PIE, LATTICE TOP. Attach product label and recipe card.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25 product certificate, 2nd $10 product certificate Sponsored by: CRISCO/SMUCKER FOODS CANADA www.criscocanada.com 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 Sponsored by: ROBIN HOOD 37. SPECIAL GLUTEN FREE SQUARES, four (4) pieces of Nanaimo Bars 2” squares.

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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 GINGERBREAD CAKE USING MOLASSES. Attach product label and recipe card.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $6, 3rd $4 Sponsored by: CROSBY’S MOLASSES CO. Ltd. 40. OAAS BUTTER TART COMPETITION PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $6 Sponsored by: PHALTER’S CAFE AND SWEET HOUSE OAAS BUTTER TART COMPETITION: Five 3” tarts, with raisins – NO NUTS RULES: 1. Entry must be solely made by the person entering the competition (including pastry).

2. The entrant must have won the OAAS butter tart 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 2018.

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. The size of tarts must be full size tarts (no mini or bite size tarts) 6. No nuts or any other fruit. Only raisins are to be included.

7. Tarts must be on a clean paper plate inside of a clear plastic bag.

8. At Provincial Competition, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place entries will not be returned to exhibitor but will be placed for auction at the convention.

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, Ron & Donna Hawkins, 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. Biggest Maple Leaf- Go exploring in the great outdoors and find the biggest Maple Leaf, mount onto a piece of construction paper 2. Hand print Canadian Flag- Create a Canadian flag using just your wee little hands.

3. Decorated Birthday Cake- Using a birthday cake template of your choice, decorate it with any medium for a Canadian birthday party.

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4. Northern Lights- create a finger painting that’s your version of the Northern Lights.

5. Sticker Fun- Using stickers representing the theme of the fair, create your own one of a kind master piece.

Ages 3 & 4: PLEASE INDICATE AGE ON OUTSIDE OF ALL ENTRY TAGS AND THAT ALL RULES HAVE BEEN READ AND FOLLOWED. 6. Friendship Bracelet- Using a pipe cleaner and some beads create a bracelet for your best friend for their birthday.

7. Canada’s Birthday Cake- using a birthday cake template decorate it with any medium for Canada’s birthday.

8. Play Dough Beaver- Using play dough, make a beaver and display on a small paper plate.

9. Northern Lights- Finger paint your own version of the Northern Lights.

10. Canada’s Birthday Crown- Make and decorate a birthday crown fit for a Canadian Royal birthday party.

11. Mosaic Maple Leaf- Using a maple leaf template, cut or tear pieces of coloured paper and glue into the leaf shape.

Ages 5 – 7: PLEASE INDICATE AGE ON OUTSIDE OF ALL ENTRY TAGS AND THAT ALL RULES HAVE BEEN READ AND FOLLOWED. 12. Canadian Themed Hot Air Balloon- using any medium, create a hot air balloon with the fair theme present.

13. Mason Jar Northern Lights- using no bigger than a pint sized mason jar, decorate with tissue paper for a night time garden party.

14. Toilet Roll Moose- Using a toilet roll and any other medium, create a moose that could be found in Canada.

15. Blow Painted Fireworks- Using a straw and a variety of paint colours, create a fireworks display that would light up the sky.

16. Your Very Own Birthday Present- Create your own unique wrapping paper and then wrap and decorate a tissue box .

17. Recycled Musical Instrument- Create a musical instrument using recycled items with the fair theme in mind.

Ages 8 – 11: PLEASE INDICATE AGE ON OUTSIDE OF ALL ENTRY TAGS AND THAT ALL RULES HAVE BEEN READ AND FOLLOWED. 18. Popsicle Stick Coaster Set- Create 3 Canadian themed coasters out of popsicle sticks.

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19. Stained Glass Canadian Window- Create a stained glass window representing something you love about Canada using any medium not to exceed 12” x 12”.

20. Birthday Themed Decorated Shoe- Decorate an old shoe for a birthday party centrepiece any theme.

21. Canadian Dog Sled Team- Re-create your version of a dog sled team using any medium not to exceed 12” x 12”.

22. “150” Collage- Using the numbers 150 as the base, create a collage of pictures that represent what Canada is to you.

23. Canadian Themed Sudoku Puzzle- Create your own version of a 4x4 Sudoku puzzle with Canadian items (leave one board open).

Ages 12-16: PLEASE INDICATE AGE ON OUTSIDE OF ALL ENTRY TAGS AND THAT ALL RULES HAVE BEEN READ AND FOLLOWED. 24. Pebble Art- Using pebbles, create a picture no bigger than 12”x12” of something that you love about Canada.

25. Crayon Melt- On a piece of canvas no bigger than 12”x16”, create a one of a kind piece of art.

26. What Does It Mean to be Canadian? In 100 words or less, describe what it means to you to be Canadian. Use your best printing.

27. Canadian Peg Dolls- Using peg clothespins, decorate 3 to represent different Canadian icons.

28. Canadian Themed Acrostic Poem- (name) Using each letter of your name, create an acrostic poem with something that you think represents Canada and include pictures.

29. Group of 7 Painting- Replicate any painting created by one the Group of 7 members on a canvas no bigger than 12”x16”.

Junior Gardening & Horticulture: PLEASE INDICATE AGE ON OUTSIDE OF ALL ENTRY TAGS AND THAT ALL RULES HAVE BEEN READ AND FOLLOWED 30. Decorate Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head up for a birthday party.

31. Fairy Garden- Using a container of your choice no bigger than 8”x10”, create a fairy garden including pieces that are fair theme related.

32. Canadian Centrepiece- Using a variety of nature objects, create a Canada Day Feast centerpiece not to exceed 12” x 12” x 12”.

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

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33. A Maple Leaf.

34. A Birthday Party.

35. Rain on a window.

36. A selfie with your best friend.

37. A Canadian Flag.

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 Totem Pole- Using recycled objects, create a free standing totem pole. Fair theme must be present. Not to exceed 18”x 18”x 36”.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $7, 3rd $5, 4th $3 Sponsored by: DEBI CLARE 39. 3-D Map of Canada - using plasticine/modelling clay or play dough, create a 3-D map of Canada. Get creative. Not to exceed 24”x12”x8”.

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. Inukshuk- Using stones create an Inukshuk so you can find your way back home. Not to exceed 12” x 12”. All pieces must be attached together.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $7, 3rd $5, 4th $3 Sponsored by: BLAKE FULLER, Past President 41. Birthday Themed Totem Pole- Using recycled items, create a birthday themed free standing totem pole. Not to exceed 12”x12”x18”.

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

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 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

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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. Canada Day Paper Plate Wreath – create a wreath using different mediums and a paper plate no bigger than 9” in diameter.

2. Windsock - Using toilet paper rolls and ribbons, create a windsock. Use any medium to decorate your windsock.

3. Tissue Paper Art – make a Canadian Flag using tissue paper. Not to exceed 8½” x 11”.

4. Thanksgiving Table Decoration: Using a mason jar and wheat and/or flowers, make a decoration for the Thanksgiving table. Use any medium to decorate the jar. (Wheat and flowers may be real or fake).

5. Canadian Friendship Bracelet or Necklace – make a one-of-a-kind friendship bracelet or a fantastic necklace using red and white beads or other decorations.

6. Canadian Pencil Holder – use any mediums to decorate a tin can in a Canadian theme. (Pens/Pencils may be included) 7. Marble or Ping Pong Ball Painting – create a painting using marbles or ping pong balls. Not to exceed 8½” x 11”.

8. Caterpillar Clothes Peg– using a clothes peg, pom-poms and any other mediums, create a colourful caterpillar note holder.

9. Coffee Can Cake - use any mediums to decorate a coffee can to look like a birthday cake to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday.

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, create a beautiful fall coloured tree. Use your arm and hand as the trunk and branches and your fingers as leaves. Not to exceed 12”x12”.

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12. Find a pine cone and using any decorations, create a bird or animal.

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 maple tree. Not to exceed 5” x 7” 15. A photograph of a farm animal. Not to exceed 5” x 7” 16. A photograph of you at a birthday party or at a Canada Day celebration. Not to exceed 5” x 7”.

PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1-16: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3, 4th $2 17. Biggest Maple Leaf - Search around for the biggest Maple 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 in Canada’s colours.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 Sponsored by: JOHN AND WENDY MCDOUGALL, Erin 19. Recycling Project – Using recycled materials (e.g. pop bottle, shoe box, tissue box (or smaller), toilet paper rolls) create an 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, 4:00 pm on Monday of the Fair.

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JUNIOR FOODS CLASS 46

Committee: Kathleen Smith (519-833-7477), Marion Roche, Lindsay Clare

Sponsored in part by: Joan Murray 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. Fruit 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. Maple leaf shaped sugar cookies, iced (3) 10. Rice Krispie Treat shaped into a Maple leaf SECTION: BOYS AND GIRLS 6 AND UNDER 11. Homemade Trail Mix in a small mason jar 12. Cupcake decorated by child using Canada 150 “Let’s Celebrate” 13. Make a happy face with dried beans on small paper plate 139

14. A homemade candy necklace 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. Peaches 19. Strawberry Freezer Jam PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1-19: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3, 4th $2 A Special Award of $20 will be given to the exhibitor with most points in Sections 1-20 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 20. White Cake decorated in this year’s theme Canada 150 “Let’s Celebrate” .

Decorating only to be judged. Cake mixes allowed.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $7, 4th $5 Sponsored by: BULK BARN, Orangeville 21. “Best Lunch box 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 22. “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 23. Apple Pie. Two crust, meat pie size. Open to 2017 4-H members only. Put 4-H membership number on back of entry tag.

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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.

25. 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, 2017, 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 2017 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 having 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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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.

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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 7, 2017 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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Committee: Lesley Squibb (226-443-2123), Marilyn Squibb, Doug Squibb, Mike Reid, Amanda Reid, Miriam Rumford

To commence at 3:00 pm - AGES 6-16 Sunday, October 8, 2017 - 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 - Provisions for Country Living, CKNX Radio, Doug Leitch Enterprises, Erin Auto Recyclers, Everdale Farm, Harrow Metal Specialities Inc., Premier Equipment Ltd., Snow Brothers Contracting

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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 7, 2017 2nd Preliminary Round to take place at 12:30 pm, on Sunday, October 8, 2017 Finals to take place at 12:00 noon, on Monday, October 9, 2017 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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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 7, 2017 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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Thank you to all who joined us at this amazing show

JOIN US

THANKSGIVING DAY MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2017 (see page 79 for show times and more information)

Canadian Cowgirls Precision Drill Team Sponsored in part by Pintar Manufacturing Corp

Taw Connors The Canadian Stompper Special tribute to Stompin’ Tom Connors by his son, Taw Connors.

Sponsored in part by Denise Dilbey, Meadowtowne Realty Royal Lepage

Six Nations Pow Wow Dancers Sponsored by Budson’s Provisions for Country Living

Photo Credit: John McQuarrie

Canadian Heritage Horse Parade Sponsored by Equine Erin, Ryan/Petrie Family

250 Years of Racing in Canada sponsored by Grand River Raceway Commemorative Race 1 mile to be completed at Erin Fairgrounds Race Track

ADULTS

$15

INCLUDES ADMISSION TO FAIR

Preferred Seating - for concert only - at Trackside Get your advance tickets now, online at www.erinfair.ca/eventbrite RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. NO REFUNDS.

12 & UNDER

$10

INCLUDES ADMISSION TO FAIR

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ERIN FALL FAIR 2,000 POUND

PUMPKIN

GROW IT, SHOW IT, WIN UP TO

$7,500!

ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP Taw Connors - The Canadian Stompper

Craig Douglas, Juggler/Comedian | Canadian Cowgirls Wendy Lynn Snider Band | Cross County Band | The Leahy Family Muir Family Band | Murray Williams Band Dufferin County Line | Shop Timus Prime Quartet Children’s Entertainment: Team T & J | Cindy Cook | Paul Behnke

Let’s Celebrate

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CELEBRATING 167 YEARS!