Contests & Competitions

The names of all exhibitors who have submitted their completed entry forms by Monday, August 16th, 2021 will be placed in a draw to be held during the Fair weekend.

Rules of the Draw:
1. To be eligible for this draw, your completed entry form must be received by the Secretary by Monday, August 16th, 2021.
2. The names of exhibitors whose entry forms are received by this date will be entered in the Early Bird Draw.
3. An exhibitors name will be entered only once for this draw, regardless of the number of entries on the form itself.
4. Prize winning names will be drawn by the BAS President in the Administration Office during the Fair weekend.
5. When the names are drawn the entry forms will be checked to confirm that the form was in fact completed and submitted prior to the deadline date (It is understood that some additions and/or deletions are made after the submission of the entry form. The requirement to be eligible for a prize is that no more than 20% can be changed).
6.. Prizes will be in the form of a cheque and winners will be notified by phone or email shortly after the fair.

DATE: Saturday, September 18th, 2021. Show commences at 1 pm between buildings 5 & 6.

Chairperson: Susan Murphy 905-692-3215

RULES:
1. Open to all children aged 13 years and under (child and pet must be accompanied by an adult)
2. Pets must be caged or leashed. (Supplied by owner)
3. Owner must have full control of pet and be responsible for clean-up after pet.
4. Binbrook Agricultural Society not responsible for loss or injury to either pet or owner.
5. Pets must be healthy.
6. Pets are restricted from livestock areas at all times.
7. The judges’ decision will be final.

Prizes: First prize in each class will receive $5.00 and a ribbon. All exhibitors will receive a souvenir ribbon.

Section:

1. Cat with longest whiskers

2. Dog with longest ears

3. Largest cat

4. Most colourful cat

5. Most colourful dog

6. Largest dog

7. Dog with longest tail

8. Cutest puppy under 6 months

9. Dog that can sit the longest

10. Best dressed pet

11. Best trick by pet

12. Dog that barks on command

13. Dog with shortest tail

Sunday, September 19th, 2021
12 pm in Memorial Hall
Sponsored by The Binbrook Agricultural Society

Chairperson: Maren Nimec (905) 692-1588

Registration: Registration the day of the show at Memorial Hall from 11 am - 11:45 am.

Help us advertise the Binbrook Fair by constructing a display on your property. Open to anyone, including private residences, schools, organizations and businesses, but only one entry per property, please. No Entry Fee is required.

RULES:

1. Display (using any materials - e.g. bales of straw/hay, vehicle, machinery, etc) to represent something that you would see at the fair.
2. Display must face a public road but must be at least 10 feet back, for road allowance.
3. Display must advertise the Fair and include a sign that states: “Binbrook Fair Sept. 17th – 19th, 2020”
4. Display must be in place by Friday August 27th, 2021 and remain until Sept. 19th, 2021.
5. Display may be set up on another person’s property if written permission of the owner accompanies the application.
6. Judging will take place on site.
7. A photo will be taken, and put on display at the Fair.
8. Entries must be in by Friday, August 27th, 2021.
9. TO ENTER: Send a note including: Your name, phone number, mailing address and detailed directions to your location. Please submit this information by mail, fax, or email, to the fair office listed on the inside cover.

Judging Criteria:

1. Overall appearance 20%2. Originality 30%3. Visibility of Dates 30%4. Suitability to Category 20%

Prizes: $50 per category to be awarded at the Annual Volunteer Appreciation & Awards Dinner in November.

One winner in each of these categories:

• Most Humorous
• Most Creative
• Most Original
• Most Representative of Binbrook Fair Theme – “Ridin', Rockin' & Livestockin'”

Established 2009

This scholarship has been established by the Life Members of the Binbrook Agricultural Society to recognize individuals who exemplify exceptional volunteer and community citizenship. Each year one $500 scholarship will be awarded to the student based on the following standards:

Criteria:
1. A letter from the applicant (350 words) explaining why they should receive the scholarship.
2. A letter of reference from someone outside of the BAS.
3. Completed application form.
4. Enrolling in a Canadian Post-Secondary institute.
5. Enrolling in an accredited full time program leading to a degree, certificate, or diploma.
6. Active volunteer with the Binbrook Agricultural Society.
7. Active in other extracurricular & community activities.

Applicants may be requested for an interview as part of the selection process.
This scholarship may only be awarded once per student.
Recipients must provide proof of enrolment in a Canadian Post-Secondary institute in order to claim their award.
Recipient will be determined by the Scholarship committee.
Scholarship to be awarded at the Annual Appreciation & Awards Night in November.
Applications available at the Fair office or on the website: www.binbrookfair.org
Application Deadline is Friday September 3rd, 2021.