2013 HOMEMAKING & HANDICRAFTS BOOKLET

135th Selkirk Triple “S”

Fair & Rodeo JULY 12-14, 2013

Selkirk Park Selkirk, Manitoba

Sponsored by the St. Andrews – St. Clements Agricultural Society

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Honorary Awards

Homemaking & Handicrafts Rules and Regulations

Exhibition Classes

Class 1 – Seed, Grain & Forage

Class 2 – Provincial Quilt Competition

Class3 – Needlecrafts & Quilts

Quilts (A)

Sewing (B)

Knitting (C)

Crocheting (D)

Embroidery (E)

Class 4 – Home Crafts

Class 5 – Plants & Flowers

Class 6 – Home Cooking

Class 7 – Sponsored Specials

Class 8 – Fruits and Preserves

Certo & Bernardin Specials

Class 9 – Garden Vegetables, Fruit, Honey

Class 10 – Wine Making

Class 11 – Junior Hobbies

Class 12 – 4H Specials

Class 13 – Junior Plants, Flowers, Vegetables & Fruits

Class 14 – Junior Baking

Class 15 – Photography Adult & Juniors

Craft Instructions

Sponsor Websites

Sponsors

Entry Forms

HONORARY AWARDS - FOR JUNIOR AND ADULT EXHIBITORS

All Honorary Awards are donated by the St. Andrews and St. Clements

Agricultural Society. These awards will be presented to the Junior and Adult

exhibitor High Point winners compiling the most points. This will take place on

the Monday after the Fair.

Grand Champion Exhibitor Award in memory of Gloria Stanger

Grand Champion Junior Exhibitor Award in memory of Isabel Jonasson

Best of Show Ribbon (adult craft section only) in memory of Myrtle Barnette

HOMEMAKING & HANDICRAFTS

Rules and Regulations

1. You must be a member of the St. Andrews/St. Clements Agricultural Society to

enter in the Homemaking and Handicrafts classes. Juniors and 4-H memberships

are $1.00. Adult and senior memberships are $3.00. This allows the exhibitor 4

entries in classes 1-15 inclusive. Additional entries are $0.25 each.

2. Age levels are as follows: Adults are 16 and up. Junior is 15 & under.

3. No person shall enter more than one article in any one section of a class

(except a pair).

4. All entries in farm produce must have been produced on the farm holding or

garden of the Exhibitor

5. The Exhibitor must have made all articles. No article may be shown a second

year. Any article thus recognized will be disqualified.

6. If there is only one entry in a class, it will be at the discretion of the Judge

whether the article will receive a first, second or any prize.

7. Junior Exhibitor must state their age on all their entry tags.

8. Entry forms must be forwarded one week prior to fair date or can bring them

when entering your exhibit to the location below. Exhibits must be delivered to

the Display building in Selkirk Park on Thursday July 11, 2013 between 5:30-

8:30PM

9. Exhibitors are responsible for picking up their exhibits on Monday July 15

between 10:00AM – 1:00PM

Ellen Fisher

139 Goldstone Road

St. Andrews, MB R1A 3B4For more information please call

Ellen Fisher 204-757-2568 or Leah Shumilak 204-482-5166

CLASS 1 – Seed Grain & Forage

Rules:

1. An Exhibitor must have produced the grain on his or hers own farm

in the previous year.

2. Grain which has been treated will be disqualified

3. Amount of exhibit, one quart jar

4. 16 & Up may enter

NOTE: In Sections 1 – 11, Name the variety! (Ex. Wheat – Neepawa)

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

Section:

1. Wheat, Spring 7. Rye

2. Wheat, Winter 8. Flax

3. Sunflower seed 9. Canola Seed

4. Oats 10. Soya Beans

5. Barley, Six Row 11. Corn

6. Barley, Two Row 12. Baled Hay, any variety

(minimum of 50lbs)

CLASS 2 – PROVINCIAL QUILT COMPETITION

Sponsored by the Manitoba Association of Ag Societies

Three Categories are:

1. Hand Quilted

2. Self-guided (domestic, long and mid arm)

3. Computer aided

Quilts must be at least 152cm x 178 cm (60” x 70”)

Results will be announced at the 2013 MAAS (Manitoba Association of

Agricultural Societies) conference

16 & Up may enter

Prizes (local level): 1st $8.00 2nd $6.00 3rd $4.00

2013 Provincial Agricultural Societies Quilt Competition Rules & Regulations

1. Competition is open to all quilt exhibitors.

2. The judging criteria used for judging is included in the Judging Standard’s book.

3. Quilts may be entered in the three categories.

4. The entry must be completely quilted by the person submitting the quilt.

5. No commercial quilting will be allowed (machine quilted by someone other

than the exhibitor).

6. Quilts must have an appropriate title and give appropriate credit to pattern

designer if not original.

7. Quilts must be at least 152cm x 178cm (60” x 70”) to be considered for the

competition.

8. A fabric quilt label must be attached to the bottom right corner on the

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

9. Quilts must be delivered/packaged in a durable and labeled clear plastic bag for

handling.

10. Pre-stamped or direct product of Quilt Kits will not be accepted; however,

Block of the Month quilts, if not kitted, are eligible.

11. Quilters will sign a release form when the quilt is entered at the local event,

giving the coordinating group permission to use pictures of the quilt and/or

quilter in any type of promotional activity they deem appropriate.

12. A score sheet will be distributed to all societies, which must be used to judge

the quilts. Any quilt not scoring 70 or more points will not qualify for the District

or Provincial competition.

13. Each society may select up to six quilts (2 hand quilted, 2 mid/long arm, 2

computer aided) at their Fair to participate in the District competition. Up to a

total of six quilts will be chosen at the District competition to go on to the

Provincial competition.

14. Exhibitors may enter more than one quilt in this competition. However, they

may only have one hand, self-guided and one computer aided quilt advance to

the Provincial competition.

15. Any quilt may be entered in competition at as many fairs as the exhibitor

wishes, however, it may only represent the society where it was first entered in

the Provincial competition and won. The exhibitor must advise societies at the

time of entry if their quilt is a winner at a previous fair.

16. If an exhibitor does not wish to participate in Provincial competition, the

runner-up quilt with a score higher than 70 will be selected to represent the

society in the District competition.

17. At the District level prize monies will be awarded for the top quilts in each

category. At the Provincial finals, there will be prize monies available in the Hand

Quilted, Self Guided and Computer Aided categories.

18. All District winners will be displayed at the Red River Exhibition in June 2014

after which the quilts will be returned to the quilters.

19. Quilt owners are responsible for insuring their own quilts. The sponsors,

societies and MAAS will not be liable for damage or loss.

20. For more information contact Josie Avery, Provincial Quilt Coordinator at

maasquilts@gmail.com Phone – 204-896-3199 or 204-955-9947 (cell)

CLASS 3 – NEEDLECRAFTS & QUILTS

Rules:

1. Needlecrafts must be the work of the exhibitor.

2. 16 & Up may enter.

3. Articles must be hand done

QUILTS (A)

PRIZES: 1ST $8.00 2ND $6.00 3RD $4.00

Section:

1. Patch work quilt at least 60” x 70”

2. Hand appliqués quilt at least 60” x 70”

3. Machine appliquéd quilt at least 60” x 70”

4. Computer aided quilt at least 60” x 70”

5. Quilt made by a group (please give group name) at least 60” x 70”

6. Crib quilts (hand quilted)

7. Hanging quilt

8. Sample quilt – no smaller than 16” and no larger than 46” square, machine or

hand quilted

9. Machine stitched quilt (no smaller than a crib quilt)

10. No sew quilting

11. Quilt block, not quilted, pieced and named, not over 15”

SEWING (B)

PRIZES: 1ST $3.00 2ND $2.00 3RD $1.00

Section:

1. Work or fancy apron 6. Night gown or pajamas

2. Fleece sewn toque or mitts set 7. Vest

3. Practical pot holders or oven mitts 8. Dress (childs)

4. Cushion (with filler & fancy sewn) 9. Miscellaneous item

5. Sewn bazaar item 10. Barbie doll outfit

(no more than 1 meter of material) 11. Cabbage patch doll outfit

KNITTING (C)

PRIZES: 1ST $3.00 2ND $2.00 3RD $1.00

Section:

1. Hand bag (no larger than 10x14) 7. Lady’s sweater

2. Socks, slippers or ski socks 8. Any knit article (no sweaters or

4. Mitts or gloves afghans)

3. Child’s sweater 9. Cabbage patch doll outfit

5. Barbie doll outfit 10. Stuffed animal

6. Hat, tam , toque or scarf 11. Afghan

CROCHETING (D)

PRIZES: 1ST $3.00 2ND $2.00 3RD $1.00

Section:

1. Baby outfit (2 or more pieces) 7. Any crochet article (no sweaters)

2. Slippers (any size) 8. Bedspread

3. Doily (18” or under) 9. Afghan

4. Scarf 10. Crib blanket

5. Sweater (any size) 11. Cabbage patch doll outfit

6. Barbie doll outfit 12. Stuffed animal

EMBROIDERY (E)

PRIZES: 1ST $3.00 2ND $2.00 3RD $1.00

Section:

1. Ethnic stitchery 5. Counted cross stitch article, not

2. Embroidered picture(framed) stamped (no tablecloths or runner)

3. Embroidered or stitched table 6. Pair of pillowcases embroidered

cloth runner or doily (only)

4. Needle point article

CLASS 4 – HOMECRAFTS

Rules:

1. Work must have been completed recently and NOT have been shown the year

previously.

2. Work should be new and clean.

3. It is preferable that pictures be wired and ready for hanging

4. 16 & up may enter

PRIZES: 1st $3.00 2nd $2.00 3rd $1.00

Section:

1. 3-D Fleece Throw (no sewing) 15. Woodwork or metal article

2. Ceramic article – dry brushing or 16. Stained glass (real glass must be used)

detailing 17. Shell Article

3. Ceramic glazed article – any 18. Plastic canvas article (flat ex.Magnet)

Technique of gold, mother of pearl or 19. Plastic canvas (3D article only)

Decals 20. Hand quilted article (no quilts)

4. Christmas tree ornament, no larger 21. Felt appliqué article (ex on page 22)

Than 4”, no ceramics 22. Decorated clay pot (no larger 6”)

5. Beaded ornament 23. Paper quilling article

6. Hand crafted wire jewellery 24. Paper tole picture

7. Beaded macramé jewellery 25. Folk art painting article (no rocks)

8. Decoupage box (any shape) 26. Pen and Ink picture

9. Painted acrylic sun catcher 27. Pencil sketching

10. Airbrushing article 28. Painting (no oil or water)

11. Wall hanging, ready for hanging 29. Greeting card (any kind handmade)

(no photos or prints) 30. Model

12. Artificial or dried flower arrangement 31. Scrapbooking Page (1 page only)

13. Artificial wreath (no larger than 12”) 32. Snowman decoration (no smaller

14. Artificial or dried bridesmaid bouquet than 5” & no ceramics)

33. Recycled article 37. Woodcarving

34. Ethnic craft 38. Birch Bark item – carved or made

35. Miscellaneous article (not listed) 39. Seasonal sign/Greeting – any media

36. Anime – drawing

CLASS 5 – PLANTS & FLOWERS

Rules:

1. Plants must be free from insects and disease.

2. Plants must be property of exhibitor.

3. One exhibit per exhibitor in each section.

4. Arrangements may use plant material from sources other than the property of

the exhibitor, but they must not be purchased.

5. Diameter of pot should not be more than 8 inches (unless it is a dish garden).

PRIZES: 1ST $3.00 2ND $2.00 3RD $1.00

Houseplants

Section:

1. Herb dish garden (3 kinds with names) 7. Coleus – 1 plant

2. African violet, single or double bloom 8. Foliage – 1 plant

3. Begonia 9. Cactus – 1 plant

4. Impatience 10. Succulent plant

5. Geranium 11. Any houseplant in flower

6. Pansy (2 colors) (not listed)

Cut Flowers

Section:

12. Corsage – real flowers 15. Salvia – 3 stems

13. Shrub Rose – 1 spray in vase 16. Snapdragons – 3 spikes

14. Delphinium – 1 spike 17. Lily – 1 spike (no day lilies)

Flower Arrangements

Section:

18. Bouquet of flowers (in vase only)

19. “Tea Time” an arrangement in a tea pot

20. Floral arrangements, depicting a song title or nursery rhyme, accessory may

be used, name the song or rhyme.

Special High Point Winner of Class 5 will receive a gift certicate

Sponsored by: Prairie Garden Center

CLASS 6 – HOME COOKING

Rules:

1. Please use plastic bags rather than plastic wrap. NO SARAN.

2. Pies must be baked in the size required.

3. A mix shall not be used unless specified.

4. Cakes must be removed from pans.

5. Items requiring refrigeration are not to be entered.

6. Age 16 & up.

PRIZES:

SECTION 1-10 1ST $4.00 2ND $3.00 3RD $2.00

SECTION 11-12 1ST $5.00 2ND $4.00 3RD $3.00

SECTION 13-39 1ST $3.00 2ND $2.00 3RD $1.00

Section:

1. Loaf of white bread 6. Cinnamon Rolls - 2

(not bread machine) 7. 6-9 “ Raisin Pie – 2 crusts (whole pie)

2. Loaf of brown bread 8. 6-9” Apple Pie – 2 crusts (whole pie)

(not bread machine) 9. 6-9” Manitoba grown fruit pie

3. Herb/Cheese bread (whole pie)

(not bread machine) 10. Angel cake – ½ cake (not iced)

4. Loaf of White bread

(made by machine)

5. Dinner Rolls – 2

11. Fruit cake – ½ cake (light or dark 12. Venitarta – 6 layer prune ½ cake

(not iced)

13. Scotch scones – 2 22. Slice – 2 pieces

14. Baking powder biscuits – 2 23. Coffee Cake – ½ cake (no yeast)

15. Cinnamon pinwheel biscuits – 2 24. Jelly roll – 6” (jam, jelly, lemon)

(no fruit) 25. Decorated cake – real or artificial

16. Bannock 26. Yeast donuts - 2

17. Breadsticks – 2 27. Tarts - 4

18. One 6-9” pastry shell 28. Gingerbread loaf – ½ loaf

19. cookies – 4 (dropped, baked) 29. Banana loaf – ½ loaf

20. Nutritious cookies – 4 30. Lemon Loaf – ½ loaf

(recipe included) 31. Heart smart muffins - 2

21. Shortbread cookies – 4 (include recipe)

(not iced) 32. Carrot muffins – 2

33. Any family favourite (dessert) 37. Homemade chocolates – 4 pieces

35. Fudge – 4 pieces 38. Candy - homemade

36. Home made snack 39. Perogies – 4 cooked any kind

CLASS 7 – SPONSORED SPECIALS

Rules: All sponsored specials class entries must be accompanied with the Logo

and Proof of Purchase and recipe.

Section:

1. Canada Safeway Ltd.

Canada Safeway Ltd. offers the following prizes for your favorite

Frosted Chocolate Layer Cake

1st Gift Prize 2nd Gift Prize 3rd Gift Prize

2. Fleischmann’s Yeast Best Bread Contest

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

White Bread

1st $20.00 Plus Gift Prize

2A. Fleischmann’s Yeast Best Bread National Contest

Eligibility: Fleischmann’s Yeast first place winner from each fair with submission

of information form by local fair will be entered in National contest. Judging will

have been based on appearance, taste, texture, and recipe creativity. First place

winner of section 2.

1st at National Level will receive $100.00

3. Fleischmann’s Corn Starch Best Short Bread Cookie Contest

Best Short bread cookie category as selected by the fair judging will be based on

appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity.

1st $20.00 Plus Gift Prize

3A. Fleischmann’s Corn Starch Best Short Bread National Contest

Fleischmann’s Corn Starch first place winner from each fair with submission of

information form by local fair will be entered in national contest. Judging will be

based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity. First place winner of

section 3.

1st at National Level will receive $100.00

4. Fleischmann’s Baking Powder and Crown Corn Syrup Best Cake Loaf Contest

Best homemade cake loaf in category as selected by the fair judging will be based

on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity

1st $20.00 plus Gift Prize

4A. Fleischmann’s Baking Powder and Crown Corn Syrup Best Cake Loaf

National Contest

Fleischmann’s Baking Powder/Crown Corn Syrup first place winner from each fair

with submission of information by local fair will be entered in National contest.

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

place winner of section 4.

1st at National level will receive $100.00

5. Robin Hood Flour Family Favourite Recipe

4 Muffins Homemade will be judged on appearance, taste, texture and recipe

creativity. Must come with Robin Hood proof of purchase.

1st $25.00 Product Certificate 2nd $10.00 Product Certificate

5A. Robin Hood Flour Family Favourite Recipe National Contest

First place winners of Robin Hood Best Family Favorite recipe baking contest with

submission of declaration form by local convenor. First place winner of section 5

1st at National level will receive $100.00

6. Manitoba Canola Growers

Manitoba Canola Growers Association Creative Canola Oil Baking Special for the

best baked item using canola oil or canola oil margarine. The recipe and proof of

purchase label must be submitted with the entry. The Manitoba Canola Growers

Association may use the recipes for any future purposes. Best Homemade Raisin

Cookies will be judged on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity.

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

7. Crisco Family Favorite Recipe Baking Contest

Best homemade pie (any kind) in category as selected by the fair judging will be

based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity.

1st $25.00 Product Certificate 2nd $10.00 Product Certificate

7A. Crisco Family Favorite Recipe National Contest

First Place winners of Crisco Family Favorite Recipe baking contest with

submission of declaration form by local convenor. Judging will be based on

appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity. First place winner of section 7

1st at National level will receive $100.00

CLASS 8 – FRUITS AND PRESERVES

Rules:

1. All canned good may be opened when being judged.

2. Preserves, pickles, etc must be prepared by exhibitor

3. Standard canning jars to be used (mason type) in any size.

4. No wax seals

5. Age 16 & up

PRIZES: 1ST $3.00 2ND $2.00 3RD $1.00

Fruits and Preserves

Section:

1. Canned crab-apples 5. Fruit syrup

2. Jar of apple juice (pasteurized) 6. Maple syrup

3. Canned cherries 7. Jar of canned fruit batter

4. Canned peaches 8. Canned pie filling

Jams and Jellies

9. Saskatoon jam 16. Grape jelly

10. Raspberry jam (not freezer) 17. Cranberry jelly

11. Strawberry jam (not freezer) 18. Plum jelly

12. Miscellaneous jam (not listed) 19. Chokecherry jelly

13. Miscellaneous jelly (not listed) 20. Crab apple jelly

14. Chutney 21. Currant jelly

15. Blueberry jam

Pickles and Relishes

22. Canned tomato pickles 29. Misc. Pickles (not listed)

23. Jar of mixed pickles 30. Jar of miscellaneous relish

24. Jar of dill pickles 31. Pickled eggs – 1 quart

25. Jar of beet pickles 32. Jar of horseradish

26. Jar of mixed mustard pickles 33. Jar of vegetable salsa

27. Jar of bread and butter pickles 34. Jar of fruit salsa (with recipe)

28. Dilled beans 35. Jar of spaghetti sauce (meatless)

36. Jar of tomato sauce

37. Certo Best Jam or Jelly contest

Entrants in this contest must make a Jar of Jam using Certo. A canning jar must

be used. All entries will be judged on appearance, taste, texture and recipe

creativity. Submit recipe and proof of purchase with entry.

1st $20.00 Prize Value 2nd $10.00 Prize Value

38. Bernardin Canning Competitions

Rules:

1. Judging will be based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe (38 AA-EE)

2. Section 1-36 in Class # 8 (above) are eligible to compete in the Bernardin

Canning Competition. Names and addresses will be forwarded to Bernardin Ltd.

3. Entries must include proof of purchase of sponsors product purchase.

AA. Bernardin Jelly Award

Product must be prepared using Bernardin Fruit Pectin (proof of purchase

required) and sealed with a Bernardin 2 piece lid.

1st $20.00 Gift Certificate plus Rosette Prize Ribbon

BB. Bernardin Best of Show Award

Judging will be based on highest accumulated points or judges choice of Best

Home Canning Entry from among qualifiers. Must be submitted in a Bernardin

Mason jar and Snap lid.

1st $30.00 Gift Certificate plus Rosette Prize Ribbon

CC. Bernardin Gift Pack Competition

Best Gift Pack submitted in a Bernardin Mason jar & Snap Lid as selected by the

fair judges based on creativity, quality of home canned product, perceived value

and appropriateness of presentation.

1st $20.00 Gift Certificate plus Rosette Prize Ribbon

DD. Bernarding SNAP Lid/Mason Jar Creative Craft Award

Best decorative or functional homemade craft made using a Bernardin mason

jar(s) and or 2 piece Snap Lid(s).

1st $20.00 Gift Certificate plus Rosette Prize Ribbon

EE. Bernardin National Gift Pack Competition

First place winner of Bernardin Gift Pack competition from each fair with entry

submission by local fair convenor.

One Grand Prize - $100.00 2nd & 3rd Runners Up - $25.00 EACH

CLASS 6 – GARDEN VEGETABLES, FRUITS, HONEY & OTHER PRODUCTS

Rules:

1. No glass or wicker containers or plates (use only foam or paper plates also

plastic bags to cover the tops)

2. The fruits and vegetables must be the property of the exhibitor and produced

on exhibitors farm or holding this year.

3. Exhibits must be the correct number, weight, and measure called for in the

description, or they will be disqualified.

4. The judge’s decision shall be final.

5. Age 16 & up

PRIZE: 1ST $3.00 2ND $2.00 3RD $1.00

Section:

1. Strawberries – 6 10. Vegetables not listed

2. Raspberries – 6 11. Multiplier onions – 1 bunch

3. Rhubarb – 3 stocks (no leaves) 12. New potatoes - 4

4. Fruit not listed 13. Miscellaneous product made from

5. Green peas in pod – 4 Bee’s Wax

6. Beets – 4 (no leaves) 14. Liquid golden honey – 1 pint

7. Carrots – 4 (no leaves) 15. Liquid honey – 1 pint

8. Radishes – 6 (no leaves) 16. Liquid clear white honey – 1 pint

9. Leaf lettuce – one bunch 17. Dozen hen eggs – any color

(roots in water) 18. Homemade Hard Soap – 4 bars

CLASS 10 – WINE MAKING

Rules: Wine will be judged on four basic characteristics

1. Clarity – should be brilliantly clear when held to light, not cloudy

2. Color – appropriate to type of wine.

3. Bouquet and aroma – fresh, pleasant aroma, not yeasty or musty.

4. Flavor – pleasant, can be dry or sweet but not vinegary.

5. Age 18 & up

PRIZE: 1st $5.00 2nd $4.00 3rd $3.00

Section

1. Fruit wines made from fresh fruit such as Crab apple, choke cherry, etc.

2. Red wine made from wine kit concentrate.

3. White wine made from kit.

CLASS 11 – JUNIOR HOBBIES

Rules:

1. Age 15 & Under (except section 6 & 14 – age split)

2. Juniors please state age on entry tags.

3. All work must have been done since last fair.

4. Articles done in school will be accepted.

PRIZE: 1st $3.00 2nd $2.00 3rd $1.00

Section:

1. Woodwork article 17. Scrapbooking page (1 page)

2. Metal work 18. Cross stitch article (any kind)

3. Leather craft article 19. Hand sewn article

4. Nature article 20. Felt article

5. Christmas tree ornament 21. Ethnic craft

(no beading) 22. Rubber stamped greeting card

6. Picture – paint, crayon, charcoal, 23. Any candle making

Or paint by numbers 24. Machine sewn article

7. Ceramic article 25. Stain glass picture art (instructions on

8. Clay/pottery article last page)

9. Beaded article (necklace, key chain 26. Design & Technology – article made

etc) with sugar cubes

10. Friendship bracelet using 27. Design & Technology – article made

embroidery thread with popsicle sticks

11. Handmade wooden toy – no kit 28. Artificial or dried flower arrangement

12. Flower garden stakes – painted 29. Model (any kind)

decorated. 30. Miscellaneous article (not listed)

13. Vegetable garden stakes – 31. Vegetable carving

painted

14. Pencil sketching

A. 8 & Under B. 9 & Up

15. Recycled article

16. Painted rock (5lbs & under)

Special High Point Winner of Class #11

$20.00 Prize Sponsored by SHUMILAK FARM

CLASS 12 – 4H SPECIALS

Rules:

1. Must be in a 4-H Club.

2. All entries must be in the last 4-H year.

3. 4-H members only can enter.

PRIZE: 1ST $10.00 2ND $6.00 3RD $4.00

Section:

1. Submit a 2012-2013 completed project book from any club must include green

sheet. Prizes will be awarded for the Senior, Intermediate and Junior categories.

2. Submit a 2012-2013 completed project from any club. Categories: crafts,

sewing, foods, woods, photography, metals or livestock gear. Prizes will be

awarded for the Senior, Intermediate and Junior categories.

3. Submit a 2012-2013 Treasurer or Secretary Record book.

Sponsored by Selkirk 4-H Clubs

CLASS 13 – JUNIOR PLANTS & FLOWERS, VEGETABLES, FRUIT & CANNING

Rules:

1. Age 15 & under

2. State your age on entry tag.

3. No glass or wicker containers or plates (use only foam or paper plates also

plastic bags to cover the tops).

4. The fruits and vegetables must be the property of the exhibitor and produced

on the exhibitor’s farm or holding this year.

5. Exhibits must be the correct number, weight and measure called for in the

description, or they will be disqualified.

6. Plants must be free from insects and disease.

7. Plants must be the property of exhibitor.

8. One exhibit per exhibitor

9. Arrangements may use plant material from sources other than the property of

the exhibitor, but they must not be purchased.

10. Diameter of pot should not be more than 8” (unless it is a dish garden).

11. The judges’ decision is final.

PRIZE: 1ST $3.00 2ND $2.00 3RD $1.00

Section:

Plants & Flowers

1. Any potted plant 3. Bouquet of wild flowers

2. Geranium 4. Lily (1 stem)

Vegetables & Fruit

5. Peas – 4 7. Strawberries - 4

6. Carrots – 4 (no leaves) 8. Saskatoon’s – 6

Canning

9. Blueberry jam 11. Salsa

10. Strawberry jam

Special High Point Winner of Class # 13

$20.00 Prize Sponsored by H&R LIMOUSINE FARM

CLASS 14 – JUNIOR BAKING

Rules:

1. Age 15 & under

2. Please put your age on entry tag

3. All entries must be in new clear plastic bags or containers.

4. A mix is not to be used unless specified.

5. Cakes are to be removed from pans.

6. Please use a plate to help stabilize your exhibit.

PRIZE: 1st $3.00 2nd $2.00 3rd $1.00

Section:

1. Lemon cake (1/2 cake, not iced) 8. Banana loaf (1/2 loaf)

2. Blueberry muffins – 2 9. Raisin slice – 2 pieces

3. Chocolate cupcakes (2 iced) 10. Brownie – 2 pieces, iced

4. Tea biscuits – 2 11. Chocolate fudge – 4 pieces

5. Decorated cookie – 1 (5 “ round) 12. Chocolate sucker – 2 pieces

6. Nutritious cookies – 4 13. Decorated cake – real or artificial

(include recipe) 14. Homemade snack

7. Pumpkin loaf – (1/2 loaf)

Country Fair Baking Contest

15. Fleischmann’s Yeast Best Bread Youth Contest

Best homemade BROWN bread in category as selected by the fair. Judging will be

based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity

1st Prize $15.00

15A. Fleischmann’s Yeast Best Bread National Youth Contest

Fleischmann’s Yeast first place winner from each fair with submission of

information form by local fair will be entered in National contest. Judging will be

based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe. First place winner of section 15

1st at National level will receive 1 of 2 Portable Music Players

16. Robin Hood Best Lunchbox Snack Contest

Best homemade cookies (4 cookies), youth division, 12 years and younger.

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

1st Prize $15.00

16A. Robin Hood Flour Best Lunchbox Snack National Contest

First place winners of Robin Hood Best Lunchbox Snack contest with submission

of declaration form by local fair convenor. Judging will be based on appearance,

taste, texture and recipe creativity. First place winner of section 16.

1st at National level will receive $100.00

Special High Point Winner of Class 14

$20.00 Prize Sponsored by H & R LIMOUSINE FARM

CLASS 15 – PHOTOGRAPHY

Rules:

1. Each item in each class consists of one photograph of 4” x 6” size only.

2. All photographs are to be mounted on a poster or matting board.

3. The entrant must have taken photographs in the last 12 month period.

4. All entries to be titled.

5. Judging will be based on the following: content relative to theme, composition

of subject, focus, presentation (mounting, titling, etc) and creativity.

6. Please state Adult or Junior on entry tag

Adults 16 & up

PRIZE: 1st $3.00 2nd $2.00 3RD $1.00

Section:

1. One snapshot – scenery, color

2. One snapshot – animals, color

3. One snapshot – any family, color

4. One snapshot – farm subject, color

5. One snapshot – close up flowers in bloom, color

6. One snapshot – close up of nature, color (ex. Insect)

7. One snapshot – old building, color

8. One snapshot – any subject, must reflect a “Story to Tell”

9. One panorama picture

10. One black and white – any subject

Juniors 15 & Under

PRIZE: 1st $3.00 2nd $2.00 3rd $1.00

Section:

11. One snapshot – scenery, color

12. One snapshot – animals, color

13. One snapshot – any family, color

14. One snapshot – farm subject, color

15. One snapshot – close up of nature, color (ex. Insect)

Special High Point Winner of Class 15 (Junior 15 & Under Only)

$20.00 Prize Sponsored by Shumilak Farm

CRAFT INSTRUCTIONS

Instruction for Stain Glass picture art:

Choose picture and copy onto overhead transparency.

For best results be sure that the picture outline is VERY BLACK.

Color between outlined areas with permanent marker.

Crumple foil paper and spread out behind transparency.

Use two-sided tape to adhere transparency to foil.

Picture can be framed with black construction paper or any color using two sided

tape.

WEBSITES FOR ALL SPONSORS

Fleischmann’s Yeast, Fleischmanns Corn Starch, Fleischmann’s Baking Powder and

Crown Corn Syrup

www.achfood.ca

Smucker Foods of Canada: Robin Hood Flour and Crisco

www.robinhood.ca

www.criscocanada.com

Certo

www.dessertcentre.ca

Bernardin Home Canning

www.homecanning.ca

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

www.royalfair.org

SPONSORS

ENTRY FORM

NAME:_____________________________________________________________

ADDRESS:__________________________________________________________

PHONE:_______________________ AGE (16 & UNDER)____________________

CLASS # SECTION # DESCRIPTION OF ITEM FEE $

TOTAL ENTRY FEES

Membership Fees: Adults & Seniors - $3.00 15 Years & Under - $1.00

Entries may be brought the day before (check Rules & Regulations); or you may mail them

to: Ellen Fisher 139 Goldstone Road St. Andrews, MB R1A 3B4