The Great Canadian Duct Tape Competition

Chairperson: Abbie Velocci

Committee: Heather Fullerton

The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.

Additional Rules:

• Inside of sculpture can be made of any safe substance.
• At least 90% of sculpture’s surface must be covered with duct tape.
• Sculptures must be free-standing – not to be hung
• Judges will be looking for the best construction and best representation of our great country of Canada but incorporating the Fair’s theme of “From Pioneer Days to Modern Ways”. Surprise us! All ages welcome.

Prize Money:

1st: $20.00; 2nd: $15.00; 3rd: $10.00

Section:

1. Bigger than an iPhone, but smaller than a butter churner.
2. Bigger than a butter churner, but smaller than a cow.

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Chairperson: Laura Johnston and Marijke Gould

Contact: lmjohnston1@rogers.com or (905) 898-0295

Committee: Katrina Gould, Barb Naismith, Kristyn Hamilton, Tereassa Beadle

The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.

Additional Rules:

• Flower stems should be cut on an angle late Tuesday or early Wednesday and put in ample warm water for several hours before arranging.
• See RULES for SPECIAL CONDITIONING.
• In the Design Section, use ONLY fresh plant material. Flowers may be obtained from any source.
• No plastic, silk or artificially coloured flowers are permitted.
• Entries entered in Classes 180, 181, & 183 must have been grown by the exhibitor.
• In Class 183, potted plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least three (3) months prior to the show.
• Please watch for instructions for the number of blooms, ie: 2, 3, etc. A bud showing colour is considered a bloom. Therefore, carefully remove any extra buds if only one bloom is called for.
• Please use a CLEAN, CLEAR GLASS CONTAINER that is in proportion to the size of flower that you are entering. For example DO NOT place a large entry in a small container. Also place short stem flowers in a small container. Non plastic containers please in Class 180 and 181.
• You may use a piece of rhubarb or celery at mouth of container to hold stems upright, in specimen class only..
• Make sure the stems are straight and the same length. The leaves should be uniform in size when exhibiting 3 or more stems. The flowers should also be the same shape and size when entering more than one.
• THE JUDGE LOOKS FOR UNIFORMITY, STRAIGHT STEMS AND CLEAN, UNDAMAGED FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE. THAT MEANS THERE SHOULD BE NO MARKS ON THE PETALS AND/OR FOLIAGE. CAREFULLY REMOVE ANY BLOOMS THAT ARE NO LONGER FRESH. REMOVE FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE THAT HAVE HOLES IN THEM. MAKE SURE THE ENTRY LOOKS FRESH WITH NO WILTING/LIMP FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE.
• CLEAN PLANT MATERIAL IS IMPORTANT. Please remove any insects, insect homes or dust from plant material. To remove dust and debris, gently brush with a make-up brush. Some foliage can be washed in lukewarm water.
• We reserve the right to change the class and/or section number on any entry except designs, if we find entry has been put into the wrong section. This will benefit the exhibitor for points.
• We reserve the right to remove any entry if we find the entry is full of bugs,
• Remove any foliage below water level as it will rot.
• Do not add additional foliage to the entry unless it is called for.
• Gladiola are judged as 1/3 open, 1/3 showing colour and 1/3 still to open.
• DO NOT let your accessories dominate your display or design.
• PLEASE NO DAYLILLIES in specimens and designs as they do not last for judging.
• Class 180: All specimens must be diplayed in glass containers/vases suitable for entry. No plastic please.
• Conditioning Plant Material:
• Sear the cut ends of dahlia, gallardia, campanula, or bachelor buttons.
• Some flowers benefit from scalding – 1 minute in hot water such as roses, black-eyed susans & sunflowers.
• This helps prolong the life of the flowers for a 4 day show.
• NO COMMERCIAL FLOWERS PERMITTED, FLOWERS MUST BE GROWN BY EXHIBITOR.

Prize Money for Classes 180 to 183:

1st: $5.00; 2nd: $4.50; 3rd: $4.00

Prize Money for Classes 184 to 187:

1st: $4.00; 2nd: $3.50; 3rd: $2.50

Best in Show: $25.00

Class 180: Specimens

Section:

1. Begonia, Tuberous, floating in a clear bowl of water without foliage, 1 bloom
2. Celosia, 3 stems, 1 colour
3. Coleus, 1 stem
4. Cone Flower, Echinacea, single or double, not mixed, 3 stems. Please do not crowd them.
5. Cosmos, 3 stems
6. Dahlia, under 10cm (4”), 3 stems (in bloom)
7. Dahlia, over 10cm (4”), 1 stem. Do not remove leaves from stems for 5 & 7.
8. Daisy (Gloriosa) Rudbeckia — singles or doubles, 3 stems or 3 sprays, not mixed
9. Dianthus, 3 stems
10. Gaillardia, Blanket flower, 3 stems
11. Geranium, (Pelargonium) Zonal, 1 stem,(please remove foliage)
12. Gladiola, large florets, over 3.9cm/3.5in, 1 stem (1/3, 1/3, 1/3 See rules)
13. Gladiola, miniature, under 3,9cm/3.5in, 1 stem, As above, “florets” to under 3.9cm
14. Golden Glow (Helianthus), 3 sprays
15. Heuchera Leaves, Coral Bells, same or different varieties, 3 stems
16. Hosta Flower, 1 stem
17. Hosta Leaves, mini, width not to exceed 4cm/1.5in, same variety, 3 stems
18. Hosta Leaves, small, width not to exceed 5cm/2.5in, same variety, 3 stems
19. Hosta Leaves, medium, width 5cm/2.5in to 13cm/5in, plain green, 3 stems ‘over’ 5cm/2in
20. Hosta Leaves, medium, width 5cm/2.5in to 13cm/5in, variegated, 3 stems ‘over’ 5cm/2in
21. Hosta Leaves, large, width over 13cm/5in, same variety, 3 stems
22. Hydrangea, cone shaped, length not to exceed 61cm/24in, 1 stem
23. Hydrangea, pom pom shaped, length not to exceed 61cm/24in, 1 stem
24. Hydrangea, coloured, length not to exceed 61cm/24in, 1 stem. Use special fertilizer to keep colours vibrant.
25. Marigolds (Tagetes), small, under 5cm/2”, 3 stems or sprays to be uniform
26. Marigolds (Tagetes), large, over 5cm/2”, 3 stems or sprays, same colour, stems at least 12” to 16” long
27. Ornamental Grasses, any variety, length up to 61cm/24in, 3 stems. No aquatic grass
28. Petunias, single or doubles, 3 sprays (not mixed)
29. Phlox, perennial, 3 stems
30. Roses, miniature, 1 stem or spray
31. Roses, any other variety, 1 spray or stem
32. Rose, floating in clear bowl of water without foliage, 1 bloom
33. Salvia, annual, 3 stems
34. Snapdragons (Antirrhinum), 3 stems only
35. Sunflower, 1 stem to include 1 leaf and single bloom
    in an appropriate vase for size of bloom
36. Zinnia, Dahlia, 1 stem
37. Zinnia, Pompom, 3 stems
38. Zinnia, Single, 1 stem
39. Any other annual not listed, 3 stems
40. Any other Perennial or Bi-annual not listed, 3 stems. If entering a sedum, bloom needs to show colour
41. Flowering branch of a shrub, tree or vine, not to exceed 61 cm (2’), 1 stem. NO ROSE OF SHARON (HIBISCUS).
42. Any other bulb, corm, rhizome or tuber, 1 stem.

Class 181: Displays

Bouquets to be placed in one container, ie: vase and artistically arranged, not in oasis (floral foam).

A specified number of cut flowers perfection, exhibited for artistic effect as well as cultural.

Section:

43. Bouquet of Hosta Leaves, 3 to 5 varieties
44. Bouquet of Nasturtiums
45. Bouquet of Pansies
46. Bouquet of Sweet Peas
47. Bouquet of Mixed Flowers NO DAY LILIES

Class 182: Designs

Theme: From Pioneer Days to Modern Ways

The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.

Additional Rules:

• No soil permitted.
• Please no cannabis.

Section:

48. Dainty and Delicate, miniature design, not exceeding 12.5cm/5” in any direction including container
49. Vintage View, design in an antique water pitcher
50. Home Sweet Home, synergistic
51. A New Day, modern design
52. Country Garden, roadside grasses and wild flowers
53. Turn of the Century, vertical design
54. Colour Burst, circular design
55. Modern Ways, a parallel design
56. Flower Table, floating design suspended in water, 10” in diameter
57. Galactica, a futuristic design

Class 183: Container Displays for Indoors or

Outdoors

Section:

58. African Violet, 1 plant or crown, one pot
59. Porcupine Garden, Cacti, 3 or more varieties, 1 container.
60. Succulents, 3 or more varieties, 1 container
61. Geranium (Pelargonium), 1 plant in bloom, one pot
62. Any other indoor plant
63. Indoor hanging plant — one variety
64. Outdoor hanging planter, one or more varieties in pot
65. Planter for Patio or Porch
66. Herb Patch, 3 or more herbs grown in a container (individually tagged)

Class 184: High School

The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.

Additional Rules:

• No day lilies.
• No soil.

Section:

67. Galactica: futuristic design
68. Festive Frontier: centre piece

Class 185: Grades 5 to 8

The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.

Additional Rules:

• No day lilies.
• No soil.

Section:

69. Galactica: futuristic design
70. Festive Frontier: centre piece

Class 186: Grades 3 to 4

The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.

Additional Rules:

• No day lilies.
• No soil, use floral foam.

Section:

71. Wagons East: design in toy wagon, length between 10cm and 30 cm
72. Colour Burst: colourful design- your decision

Class 187: Preschool to Grade 2

The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.

Additional Rules:

• No day lilies.
• No soil, use floral foam.

Section:

73. Wagons East: design in toy wagon, length between 10cm and 30 cm
74. Colour Burst: colourful design- your decision

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Kids Corner

Chairperson: Heidi Dykeman and Dixie Firth

Contact: (905) 989-0387 and (705) 426-5219

Committee: Wilma Bunnik, Nora Pegg, Maida Rae, Amber Rickards-Page, Marguerite Rickards, Julie Benyik, Carol Lockie, Hannah Dykeman, Sophie Dykeman, Sara Firth, Grace Firth, Lily Firth, Katie McNeice, Kelty McNeice, Tessa McNeice, Sadie McNeice, Amanda Sita, Nicole Foch, Melissa Morton

The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.

Additional Rules:

• Exhibitor must be age of category at opening day of the Fair – August 10, 2023.
• When there are more than ten (10) entries in a class, the judges may award additional prizes.
• Exhibitors must complete all projects independently.
• The entries to be donated to the Georgina Food Bank must have “easily” removable covers and the original labels must be on the items. Recycled and repurposed items in each section support our efforts to help the planet reduce and reuse what goes into landfills. Please attach your exhibitor tag securely to your art without obscuring the view of your entry.

Prize Money:

1st: $3.00; 2nd: $2.50; 3rd: $2.00; 4th: $1.50

Best in Class: Kristen Lavender Cool Cats Art Camp Day

Class 190: Age 3 and Under

Section:

1. Finger painting
2. Craft with paper cup animal theme
3. Make a cereal bracelet
4. Decorate sunglasses
5. Colour a page from a colouring book
6. Cut and paste plant theme
7. Paint a rock
8. Decorate a can of soup for the Food Bank
9. Recycled craft with a water bottle
10. Repurposed cardboard

Class 191: Ages 4 and 5

Section:

11. Painting of a tree
12. Sticker picture
13. Picture showing little and big animals
14. Craft with pompoms – Pioneer Days to Modern Ways
15. Collage of Farm Technology
16. Dry Pasta craft
17. Make a finger puppet
18. Decorate a container of pudding for the Food Bank
19. Recycled craft with cup
20. Repurposed paper bag

Class 192: Ages 6 and 7

Section:

21. Painting -Pioneer Days to Modern Ways
22. Play dough – Pioneer Days to Modern Ways
23. Self portrait
24. Leaf rubbing
25. Collection of 10 things that are your favourite colour
26. Rip paper picture
27. Tin foil craft
28. Decorate a can of beans for the Food Bank
29. Recycled craft with small box (ie tissue box )
30. Repurposed newspaper

Class 193: Ages 8 and 9

Section:

31. Painting of a farm scene
32. Craft with cardboard
33. Lego – Pioneer Days to Modern Ways
34. Craft using tissue paper
35. Make and decorate a paper airplane
36. Decorate a vase
37. Poster – Looking after a pet
38. Decorate a box of crackers for the Food Bank
39. Recycled craft using a can
40. Repurposed clothing

Class 194: Ages 10 and 11

Section:

41. Painting of an animal
42. Create a textured picture
43. Lego- Pioneer Days to Modern Ways
44. Make a musical instrument
45. Paper Mache craft
46. Sketch of Modern Farming
47. Helping the planet poster
48. Decorate pasta box for the Food Bank
49. Recycled craft using clamshell container
50. Repurposed wood

Class 195: Ages 12 and 13

Section:

51. Painting of a garden
52. Homemade jewelry
53. Lego – Pioneer Days to Modern Ways
54. Decorate a wooden box
55. Make a fidget tool
56. Sketch of a local landmark
57. Poster of favourite interest
58. Decorate a can of sauce for the Food Bank
59. Recycled shampoo bottle craft
60. Repurposed bag

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Chairperson: Heather Fullerton

Contact: (905) 722-6886

Committee: Abbie Velocci

The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.

Additional Rules:

• Poster must be hand drawn.
• “Promoting Your Fair”, Name and date of fair must be clearly shown on back of poster
• Poster size: Minimum 22cm x 28cm/Maximum 28cm x 44cm without border
• Poster to be centred on cardstock or Bristol board exposing on all four sides showing a 5.5cm border
• In order for your poster to advance to the District level of this competition, please be absolutely certain that your measurements are exact. For more information regarding OAAS judging standards, please visit www.ontariofairs.com
• Winner will be chosen from Class 199, Sections 1, 2 &3 and will be eligible to compete at the O.A.A.S. District 5 Annual Meeting in the fall of 2023. District winners are eligible to compete at the Provincial Competition in 2024.

Prize Money:

1st: $10.00; 2nd: $7.50; 3rd: $5.00

Section:

1. Junior: Up to and including Grade 4
2. Intermediate: Grade 5 to 8, inclusive
3. Senior: Grade 9 to 12, inclusive

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Chairperson: Estelle Lamaire

Contact: (905) 722-5795

Committee: Barbara Munro, Richard Munro, Tom Gibson, Orval Jordan, Anne Pegg

The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.

Additional Rules:

• Antique articles must be at least 60 years old.
• Special Note: The Committee feels we must advise exhibitors in this division that you exhibit at your own risk. We have never had a breakage or theft of any exhibit and will continue to do our utmost to return your exhibits in the condition in which you bring them. However, in view of the rising value of antiques and the growth of the division, we feel that you must be forewarned that ALL EXHIBITS IN THIS DIVISION ARE SHOWN AT OWNER’S RISK!

Prize Money:

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

Best In Show: $25.00

Section:

Clear Glass

1. Spooner
2. Pickle cruet
3. Pair of candle sticks
4. Pedestal plate
5. Open comport
6. Covered butter dish

Coloured Glass

7. Piece of Cobalt
8. Green Goblet
9. Vase
10. White hobnail
11. One piece of amber glass
12. One piece of ruby glass

China

13. Tooth pick holder
14. Egg cup
15. Figurine
16. Piece of royalty
17. Spooner
18. Pedestal cake plate

Silver

19. Cake plate
20. Cruet set
21. Pie Server
22. Tea pot
23. Napkin holder
24. Bracelet

Miscellaneous

25. Beaded jewellery
26. Woven basket
27. Finger lamp
28. Family Bible
29. Camera
30. Spittoon
31. Car manual
32. Automobile crank
33. Nutcracker bowl
34. Queen Elizabeth ll item
35. Sheep sheers
36. Folding ruler
37. Nutmeg grater
38. Potato ricer
39. Coffee grinder
40. Egg beater
41. Metal pot scratcher
42. Fishing lure
43. Oil can
44. Jelly mold
45. Eaton Memorabilia
46. Sutton Memorabilia
47. Sutton Fair Memorabilia
48. Stump the Judge
49. Youth Entry:18 yrs & Under – Grandma’s brooch
50. Youth Entry:18 yrs & Under – Grandpa’s shaving mug

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hairperson: Heather Fullerton

Contact: (905) 722-6886

Committee: Abbie Velocci

The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.

Prize Money:

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

Class 201: Children, Youth and Adult Penmanship

This year’s Fair theme is “From Pioneer Days to Modern Ways” and in honour of this theme, entrants must submit their own copy of Celebrating a Pioneer by Marilyn Lott (see below):

Additional Rules:

• Entries must be in your own HAND-WRITTEN, CURSIVE SCRIPT.
• Entries must be on an 8 1/2” x 11” lined paper.
• Script style, correct spelling and punctuation. is required
• Hint – go to
  www.tlsbooks.com/cursivealphabetpractice.pdf for practice sheets of proper cursive handwriting.

Section:

Sections 1, 2, and 3 ONLY complete the last three paragraphs.

1. Ages 9 years and under
2. Ages 10 to 11 years
3. Ages 12 to 13 years

Sections 4,5, and 6 complete the FULL poem.

4. Ages 14 to 18 years
5. Ages 19 to 50 years
6. Ages 51 and over

Cowboy Boots and Freckles

Pioneers were such treasures.

They certainly paved the way

Many diverse kinds of folks

But were different back in the day

Some had strong and firm directions

and others just moseyed along

Took the day as it came to them

Whistling a cowboy song

But the farmers worked so hard

Out in broken fields

Plantin’ their crops night and day

Prayin’ they’d have a good yield

Dustry and dirty every single day

Walking behind that old plow

They sure spent plenty of time

Wiping the sweat off their furrowed brow

Let’s not forget the women, folks

Not only did they work the fields

Cooking, cleaning and raising kids

For a family, they needed to build

Let’s celebrate the pioneers, okay?

And never forget what they’ve done

They shaped the world for progress

And I’ll tell you, it was not always fun!

Author: Marilyn Lott

Class 202: Children, Youth and Adult Creative

Writing

Story Theme: “From Pioneer Days to Modern Ways”

Your story can be about an actual story (historical) or completely made up (fiction). The theme is asking you to tell us about your family history.

Additional Rules:

• ONLY the “Exhibitor Number” should appear on each page of the Creative Writing entry. All other information will appear on the exhibitor’s tag attached to entry.
• All entries are to be HAND-WRITTEN OR HAND-PRINTED in pen or pencil (No typed entries permitted).
• All entries will be judged primarily on content, but spelling and grammar will also be taken into consideration.

Section:

1. Ages 7 – 8 (100-200 words)
2. Ages 9 – 10 (100-200 words)
3. Ages 11 – 13 (100-300 words)
4. Ages 14 – 17 (300-400 words)
5. Ages 18 and over (300-500 words)

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Chairperson: Abbie Velocci

Committee: Heather Fullerton

The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.

Additional Rules:

• Age of child determined by how old they are on August 1st, 2023.
• Download poster from our website and simply colour it in.
• Circle the appropriate age category on the front of poster at bottom.
• Age and owner’s full name must be clearly labeled on the BACK of the poster.
• Larger groups of entries (ie: Daycare Center or Summer Camp groups) must have Age, Artist’s name and Group name on the BACK of the entry.
• Please ensure that you are using the correct colouring page for your section, as there is an easier version for the younger exhibitors and an advanced version for the older exhibitors.
• Colouring pages are available on our website at
  www.suttonfair.com.

Prize Money:

1st: $10.00, 2nd: $7.50; 3rd: $5.00

Section:

1. Tikes: Ages 1 to 2
2. Junior: Ages 3 to 4
3. Intermediate: Ages 5 to 6
4. Senior: Ages 7 to 8
5. Oldies: Ages 9 to 12

Download Page 1

Download Page 2

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CLASS 166: INDIGENOUS CRAFTS

CHAIRPERSON:      Suzanne Smoke            (905) 722-9587 biindigen@gagag.com

PRIZE MONEY:     1st = $3.00; 2nd = $2.50; 3rd = $2.00

The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply. Up to 3 entries per category per person.

SECTION:

BEAD WORK SAMPLES

Replica sample of early Anishinaabe Beadwork designs

1.        Youth age 16 and under

2.        Adult age 17 and over

ART BY CREATOR

Any item or object in its natural state [nothing man made], explain significance or contribution to Mother Earth, on an attached 8 1/2” x

11” sheet.

3.        Youth age 16 and under

4.        Adult age 17 and over

NATIVE HOME or LODGE

Replica using only natural materials [nothing man made]

5.        Youth age 16 and under

6.        Adult age 17 and over

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Chairpersons: Mary Ellen Page and Silvana Cargoe

Contact: mary_ellen1963@hotmail.com

The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.

Additional Rules:

• All entries must include sample fabrics and yarns as applicable.

Prize Money for Sections 1 to 7:

1st: $8.00; 2nd: $6.00; 3rd: $4.00

Section:

Sewing and Needlepoint

1. 2 placemats – sewn
2. 2 placemats – knitted or crochet
3. Advent calendar – any medium
4. Christmas stocking – knitted or crochet
5. Christmas stocking – sewn
6. Christmas tree skirt – sewn
7. Christmas tree skirt – knitted or crochet

Prize Money for Sections 7 to 15):

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

Section:

Crafts

8. Christmas centerpiece – any material
9. Christmas door/wall hanging – ready to hang
10. Christmas Angels
11. Set of 3 different Christmas ornaments – 12 and Under
12. Set of 3 different Christmas ornaments – 13 and Up
13. Set of 3 different Christmas cards
14. Christmas wreath
15. Mr. and Mrs. Claus – any medium

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