Welcome to our Fair Exhibitor Entry & Information Page! Here you will find out all you need to know about entering in the fall fair whether it is your fruits and vegetables, livestock, baking, antiques, arts, crafts, etc.
Online entries will close at midnight on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024. For more details please contact the office.

Fair Rules and Regulations

BAS Exhibitor Cards

1. Anyone entering exhibits in Departments 1 to 19 (excluding 4-H Shows and any Youth Specials) will be required to pay an $8 exhibitor fee to enter in the fair. If you win $16 or more, a (non-refundable) $8 will be retained as your exhibitor’s fee for the next year’s fair.

2. All exhibitors will receive an exhibitor’s card, to be used ONLY at the end of the day Sunday to pick up your items. You must show or send the card, in order to pick up matching exhibits. [generally between 6:00 – 6:30pm]
This card will NOT grant you access to the grounds at any time.

3. Exhibitors will also receive one gate pass, which is valid for entry on any one day of the fair.

BAS Memberships

Anyone wishing to be a member of the Binbrook Agricultural Society (BAS) may purchase an annual membership for $9.00. All memberships must be purchased prior to July 31st for the current calendar year, or be subject to an additional pre-Fair administrative surcharge. The resulting purchase cost of a Membership between August 1st and the close of the Fair on Sunday, shall be $20.

Current Members will be issued a Membership Card. This card will:

1. Be retained by the member for the current calendar year.
2. Grant free entry to the fair at any time.
3. Allow the bearer to vote at the annual meeting or any general or special meeting (if he/she was a member the previous year).
4. Serve as an exhibitor card for the member. If the member exhibits and wins more than $16.00, a $9.00 (non-refundable) fee will be retained for the cost of their next year’s membership.
5. For persons under the age of 18, junior memberships are available with all of the same privileges as regular members, with the exception of voting rights #3 above.
6. All current members will be asked to volunteer in the operation of the BAS and/or the Fair, to the best of their abilities.

Hold Harmless/Indemnity Agreement

Hold Harmless Agreement

Upon making an entry the Exhibitor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Binbrook Agricultural Society, their members, agents and employees from and against all claims, demands, losses, costs, damages, actions, suits, or proceedings by any third parties that may arise out of, or may attribute to, all operations performed by or carried out by the exhibitor, his agents, employees, principals, directors, volunteers, or servants or anyone for whose acts he may be held liable, howsoever caused.

Entry Forms

1. Make your entries early online
2. To enter online you will need a valid email address, and the process is fairly straightforward for anyone.
3. Junior and Elementary exhibitors are not required to pay the exhibitor’s fee – unless entering in any Departments between 1- 19.
4. Exhibitors are allowed one entry per section with the exception of horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and wood carving which are allowed 2 entries per section.
5. Early Bird Deadline is August 12th.
6. Tags will be ready for pick 3 days after entries are received in the office. If you would like tags mailed please notify the office. Entries after August 15th will be pick up only.
7. If you have problems entering online an email to the office (info@binbrookagsociety.org) with all your details can be sent and we would be happy to assist with entering the items.

Exhibit Placement Times

1. Entries are to be placed in the halls between 5 – 9pm on Thursday, September 12th. Entry tags must be attached securely to the entries.
2. Please enter by either the North Gate off Hwy 56 or the Elmer Davis Gate off Binbrook Road and park on the track to unload your exhibits. Then please move your car to the parking lot.
3. Livestock committees will be on the fairgrounds by 9am on Saturday and Sunday.
4. All livestock must enter by the North Gate off Hwy 56 and park in the infield.
3. No exhibits shall be allowed to be removed from the exhibition halls until Sunday, September 15th between 6 – 6:30pm only. At 5:30pm, the exhibition halls will be closed to the public. Only exhibitors (a few at a time) will be allowed in to collect their entries and they must show their exhibitor card as proof of identity.

Entry Fees

General Rules

1. Committees will take every precaution to ensure the safekeeping of all articles and animals brought as exhibits, but the exhibitors themselves take the risk of exhibiting them. Should any exhibit be lost, injured or stolen, though the committee members will give all the help they can, to fix or find the exhibit, they will not make any payment for the value of same.
2. In the event of insufficient funds, due to foul weather or other unforeseeable conditions, the BAS reserves the right to pay a reduced percentage of listed prize money.
3. In the event an error occurs in the printing of the prize list, the Directors have the authority to rectify same.
4. The fair board, show committee, and the judges, reserve the right to dismiss any livestock exhibit due to physical unsoundness or mistreatment.
5. All grains, seeds, hay, vegetables and fruit must be the property of the exhibitor, and have been produced on their farm or holding in the present year unless otherwise indicated. All animals must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor. All articles exhibited must be produced or manufactured by the exhibitor.
6. Any exhibitor violating any of the Rules & Regulations of the BAS shall forfeit the whole amount of their prize money.
7. Unless otherwise indicated, all prizes for specials in any department, class or section are sponsored by the BAS.
8. All trophies and awards will be presented to the winners at the Annual Appreciation and Awards Night in November unless otherwise indicated.
9. All prize cheques not received on the Sunday of the fair will be mailed to the exhibitors the week after the fair.
10. Proof of current insurance will be required to show livestock.

Gate Pass Policy

Gate Passes are distributed at the discretion of the Board of Directors. All gate passes must be surrendered at the gate. Membership cards must be presented for admission to the fairgrounds, but are retained by the bearer. It is the responsibility of the concession operator to distribute passes to their workers, or else the workers will have to pay full admission rate to gain entry.

Agriculture

Horses

Department 1
HORSES

CLASS 1

HEAVY HORSE SHOW

DATE: Sunday, September 14th
LINE CLASSES 10:00 am
HITCH CLASSES: 12:00 pm
Chairperson: Bryan Ramsay 905-692-3343
Judge: TBD
*Entry fee: 10% deducted from winnings
*Maximum 2 entries per section per exhibitor.
*Proof of current insurance will be required.
*Exhibitors must provide their own straw.

Open to Belgian, Percheron, Clydesdale and any other Heavy Horse. Horses will be shown in the order printed.

Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $35, 4th: $20, others: $10

Line Classes:

1.	Brood Mare
2.	Foal
3.	Yearlings
4.	2 year Olds
5.	3 year Olds
6.	Yeld Mare
7.	Aged Geldings
Grand/Reserve Champion Prizes: 1st: $100 and Rosette, 2nd: $50
9.	Youth Showmanship at Halter Prize: A plaque in Memory of Doug Laidman presented to the winner of the Youth Showmanship Must be 18 and under on 2025-09-12.
10.	Small Fry Showmanship at Halter Prize: Prizes for all exhibitors provided at time of show. Ages 10 and under. Must be accompanied by an adult. Must be born on or after 2015-09-12.

One Hour Break

11.	"Ontario Four Horse Hitch Classic Series" Prizes: 1st: $1080, 2nd: $720 **Participants must be paid members of the series" Total of $1800 payback
12.	Unicorn Hitch Prizes: 1st: $200, 2nd: $150, 3rd: $125, 4th: $75, 5th: $50, 6th: $30
13.	Team of Light or Heavy Grade Mares & Geldings Prizes: 1st: $200, 2nd: $175, 3rd: $150, 4th: $100, 5th: $75, 6th: $50
14.	Youth Driver-Cart Prizes: 1st: $75, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $45, 4th: $30, 5th: $20, 6th: $15 Youth must be 18 years old or under as of January 1st, 2025
15.	Lady Driver-Cart Prizes: 1st: $200, 2nd: $150, 3rd: $125, 4th: $75, 5th: $50, 6th: $30
16.	Single Light Harness or Heavy on a cart Prizes: 1st: $200, 2nd: $150, 3rd: $125, 4th: $75, 5th: $50, 6th: $30

CLASS 2

ROAD HORSE SHOW

DATE: Sunday, September 15th at 1:00 pm SHARP
Chairperson: Cally Merritt 289-456-8811
Entry fee: 10% deducted from winnings
*Maximum 2 entries per section per exhibitor.
*Proof of current insurance will be required.
*Exhibitors must provide their own straw.

Note: Horses will be shown in the order printed.

Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $35, 4th: $30, 5th: $25

Sections:

1.	Single Roadster in Harness - under 15.2
2.	Single Roadster in Harness - over 15.2
3.	C.B. Stirling Memorial Trophy
4.	Gentlemen's Turnout
5.	Roadster to Bike, Driven by A Lady
6.	Special : Roadster to Bike over 15.2
7.	Roadster to Bike under 15.2
8.	Special : Roadster to Bike Stake Prizes: 1st: $75, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $50, 4th: $40, 5th: $25
9.	Special : Team of Roadsters Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $55, 4th: $45, 5th: $35
10.	Special : Horse/pony Shown by Exhibitor 18 yrs. or under Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20, 4th: $15, 5th: $10
11.	Green Roadster to Bike Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $45, 3rd: $40, 4th: $35, 5th: $30 Sponsored by: Cally Merritt

CLASS 3

HORSE PULLS

DATE: Sunday September 15th at 1:30 PM
Central Canadian Horse Pulling Association Rules will apply. Light and Heavy Draws
Chairperson: Chad Roberts 905-518-0171
Entry fee: 10% deducted from winnings
*Maximum 2 entries per section per exhibitor.
*Proof of current insurance will be required.

Call Fair Office for Information: 905-692-4003

Sections:

1.	Light Draws Prizes: 1st: $800, 2nd: $775, 3rd: $750, 4th: $700, others: $600
2.	Heavy Draws Prizes: 1st: $800, 2nd: $775, 3rd: $750, 4th: $700, others: $600
3.	Pony Pulls Prizes: 1st: $850, 2nd: $775, 3rd: $675, 4th: $600, others: $500

CLASS 4

REGISTERED MINIATURE HORSE SHOW

DATE: Saturday September 14th at 10am
Chairperson: Aleasha Nimec Phone 306-203-0299
Entry fee: 10% deducted from winnings
*Maximum 2 entries per section per exhibitor.
*Proof of current insurance will be required.
*Exhibitors must provide their own straw.

Registered Miniature Horses Only.
Division A: No miniature shall exceed 34 inches in height.
Weanlings must not exceed 30 inches. Yearlings must not exceed 32 inches. Two year olds must not exceed 33 inches. Mature horses must not exceed 34 inches.
Division B: For miniatures over 34 inches and under 38 inches. The show age of the horse is determined from January 1st preceding its birthday. All horses may be measured prior to the show, at random, if in question by the directors, standing square on a flat level surface in a public area.
All entries must include the name of the horse and handler.
Youth - refers to handler/driver under 18 years of age as of Jan 1 2024
Adult - refers to handler/drive over 18 years of age as of Jan 1 2024

Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $15, 4th: $12, 5th: $10

Classes:

1.	Weanling - Fillies & Colts
2.	Yearling Mare
3.	2 Year Old Mare
4.	Senior Mare - Division A
5.	Senior Mare - Division B
Grand/Reserve Champion Mare (from Sec 1-5) Prize: Rosette only
7.	Yearling Stallion
8.	2 Year Old Stallion
9.	Senior Stallion
Grand/Reserve Champion Stallion (Sections 7-9) Prize: Rosette only
11.	Geldings - All Ages (A&B)
Grand/Reserve Champion Gelding Prize: Rosette only
13.	Multicolour Pinto & Appy Only (A&B)
14.	Solid Colour (A&B)
15.	Youth Showmanship Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8, 4th: $6
16.	Adult Showmanship Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8, 4th: $6
17.	Costume (open) (A&B) Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8, 4th: $6, 5th: $4
18.	Open Jumper (A Only) Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8, 4th: $6, 5th: $4
19.	Open Jumper (B Only) Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8, 4th: $6, 5th: $4
20.	Youth Halter Obstacle Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8, 4th: $6, 5th: $4
21.	Adult Halter Obstacle Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8, 4th: $6, 5th: $4
22.	Youth Pleasure Driving Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $5
23.	Adult Pleasure Driving (A & B) Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20, 4th: $15, 5th: $10

Dairy Cattle

Department 2

DAIRY CATTLE

ALL BREEDS OPEN SHOW
DATE: Saturday September 14th Judging to begin immediately following the Youth Intercounty Dairy Show
Chairperson: Michelle Young 905-973-8234
Entry fee: 15% of prize money
*Deadline of September 6, 2024, for entries, no late entries and no entries accepted on the show date.
*Maximum 2 entries per section per exhibitor.
*Proof of current insurance is required and must accompany the entry form. Please submit to the fair office at info@binbrookagsociety.org
*Exhibitors must provide their own straw.
DAIRY CATTLE RULES & REGULATIONS:
1. All exhibitors must comply with the following CCIA (Canadian Cattle Identification Agency) Regulations. All cattle, bison and sheep must be identified with an approved tag before leaving the farm of origin. In the event an animal is born at a site other than a farm, it may be moved to a farm in order to be identified with an approved tag. If an animal arrives at the BAS fairgrounds it will be turned away if it does not have an approved tag, if it loses its tag while on BAS property, we will apply an approved tag immediately.
2. For the purpose of classifications, an exhibit shall be interpreted as follows: All animals, whether owned by one or more people, are considered to be the production of the farm or breeding unit on which they are maintained.
3. A Breeding Unit is defined as follows: In each classification where the same or common interests are involved in more than one breeding operation, such operations are considered as ONE breeding Unit. In all cases where there is any doubt that more than one breeding unit exists, the interpretation shall be that only one breeding unit exists. The responsibility of proof of separation of breeding units shall rest with the exhibitor(s).
4. Entries must be forwarded to the Secretary-Treasurer, Binbrook Agricultural Society, Box 244, Binbrook, Ontario L0R 1C0 by Friday September 6th, 2024. Entries may also be emailed to info@binbrookagsociety.org. If you have difficulty registering please contact the fair office at 905-692-4003.
5. Exhibitors must provide their own straw.

CLASS 1

DAIRY SHOW

Prizes: 1st: $70, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $50, 4th: $45, 5th: $40, 6th: $35, 7th: $30, 8th: $25, 9th: $25, 10th: $20

Sections:

1.	Spring Heifer Born March 1st, 2025 to May 31st, 2025
2.	Winter Heifer Born December 1st, 2024 to February 28th, 2025
3.	Fall Heifer Born September 1st, 2024 to November 30th, 2024
4.	Summer Yearling Born June 1st, 2024 to August 31st, 2024 In milk, dry or not yet calved for the first time.
5.	Spring Yearling Born March 1st, 2024 to May 31st, 2024 In milk or dry. If dry must be within approximately 8 weeks of calving.
Grand Champion Female of the Show Prize: Rosette Only

YOUTH INTER-CLUB DAIRY SHOW

DATE: Saturday September 14th at 11:00 am.
*Maximum 1 entry per section per exhibitor.
*Proof of current insurance is required and must accompany the entry form.
*Exhibitors must provide their own straw.

RULES: (for Classes 2 to 5)
1. Exhibitors must be between the ages of 9 to 21 as of January 1st, 2024. Limit of 60 entries.
2. Entries must be sent to Binbrook Fair Office, Box 244, Binbrook L0R 1C0 on or before Friday September 6th, 2024. If you have difficulty submitting entries, please contact office at 905-692-4003 or info@binbrookagsociety.org.
3. All usual health certificates & registration papers must be on hand.
4. All ages are as of January 1st of the current year.
5. Youth entering open classes must also fill out an entry form and must pay the $8 exhibitor fee.
6. Exhibitors must provide their own straw.
7. All exhibitors must comply with the following CCIA (Canadian Cattle Identification Agency) Regulations. All cattle, bison and sheep must be identified with an approved tag before leaving the farm of origin. In the event an animal is born at a site other than a farm, it may be moved to a farm in order to be identified with an approved tag. If an animal arrives at the BAS fairgrounds it will be turned away if it does not have an approved tag, if it loses it' tag while on BAS property, we will apply an approved tag immediately.

CLASS 2

OPEN YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP

Prizes: 1st: $60, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $45, 4th: $40, 5th: $35, others: $30

Sections:

1.	Novice - 9-11 years
2.	Junior - 12-14 years
3.	Intermediate - 15-17 years
4.	Senior - 18-21 years
Grand Champion Showmanship Prize: $50 and Rosette
Reserve Showmanship Prize: $25 and Rosette

CLASS 3

YOUTH CONFORMATION CLASS

Prizes: 1st: $60, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $45, 4th: $40, 5th: $35, others: $30

Sections:

1.	Spring Heifer Born March 1st, 2025 to May 31st, 2025
2.	Winter Heifer Born December 1st, 2024 to February 28th, 2025
3.	Fall Heifer Born September 1st, 2024 to November 30th, 2024
4.	Summer Yearling Born June 1st, 2024 to August 31st, 2024
5.	Spring Yearling Born March 1st, 2024 to May 31st, 2024
Grand Champion Conformation Prize: $50 and Rosette
Reserve Conformation Prize: $25 and Rosette

CLASS 4

GROUP OF 4

Prizes: 1st: $60, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $45, 4th: $40, 5th: $35, others: $30

Sections:

1.	Group of 4 Group of 4 calves, must be from same 4-H Club and be entered by the club leader. Limit 1 entry per club.

CLASS 5

HERDSMAN COMPETITION

Prizes: 1st: $40, 2nd: $30

Sections:

Herdsman Competition

Judging will take place from start of show to conclusion of show.

Neatness of area - 30 points
Appearance of animals - 30 points
Club name, and 4-H exhibit signs, information or breed production - 20 points
Initiative & courtesy displayed by contestant, dealing with public - 20 points
Total..........100 points

CLASS 6

FUTURE FARMERS' COMPETITION

Sections:

1.	Future Farmers' Competition Prize: $10 & Rosette Kids under 8 years of age.

CLASS 7

INTER COUNTY GUARDIAN SHOWMANSHIP

Prize: $50

Sections:

1.	Open to all Parents, Grandparents, or Guardians of an attending member entered in the Youth Interbreed Dairy Show. Prizes: Group A: $50 and $50 & Rosette, Group B: $40

Beef Cattle

Department 3

BEEF CATTLE

ALL BREEDS OPEN SHOW
DATE: Sunday September 15th Judging to begin at 1:00 pm
Chairperson: Karyn Roberts 905-692-4517
Entry fee: 15% of prize money
*Deadline of Friday September 6th, 2024 for entries, no late entries and no entries accepted on the show date.
*Maximum 2 entries per section per exhibitor.
*Proof of current insurance is required and must accompany entry form. Please submit to the fair office at info@binbrookagsociety.org
*Exhibitors must provide their own straw.

BEEF CATTLE RULES & REGULATIONS:
1. All exhibitors must comply with the following CCIA (Canadian Cattle Identification Agency) Regulations. All cattle, bison and sheep must be identified with an approved tag before leaving the farm of origin. In the event an animal is born at a site other than a farm, it may be moved to a farm in order to be identified with an approved tag. If an animal arrives at the BAS fair grounds it will be turned away if it does not have an approved tag, if it loses it's tag while on BAS property we will apply an approved tag immediately.
2. For the purpose of classifications, an exhibit shall be interpreted as follows: All animals, whether owned by one or more persons are considered to be the production of the farm or breeding unit on which they are maintained.
3. A Breeding Unit is defined as follow: In each classification where the same or common interests are involved in more than one breeding operation, such operations are considered as ONE breeding Unit. In all cases where there is any doubt that more than one breeding unit exists, the interpretation shall be that only one breeding unit exists. The responsibility of proof of separation of breeding units shall rest with the exhibitor(s).
4. Bulls must have rings in their noses, and all bulls must be carefully secured to prevent accidents.
5. Entries must be forwarded to the Secretary-Treasurer, Binbrook Agricultural Society, Box 244, Binbrook, Ontario L0R 1C0 by Friday September 6th, 2024. Entries may also be emailed to info@binbrookagsociety.org. If difficulty entering please contact office at 905-692-4003.
6. Exhibitors must provide their own straw.

Class 1
Beef Cattle

Prizes: 1st: $80, 2nd: $70, 3rd: $60, 4th: $55, 5th: $50, 6th: $45, 7th: $40, 8th: $35, 9th: $35, others: $30

Sections:

1.	Bull Calf Born on or after January 1st, 2025 minimum 3 months of age on judging
2.	Bull Jr Yearling Born April 1st, 2024 to December 31st, 2024
3.	Bull Sr Yearling Born January 1st, 2024 to March 31st, 2024
4.	Bull Born January 1st, 2023 to December 31st, 2023
Champion Bull Prize: $50 and Rosette
Bull - Reserve Champion Prize: Rosette Only
7.	Female Calf Born January 1st, 2025 or Later Min 3 Mo at Judging
8.	Female Heifer Born April 1st, 2024 to December 31st, 2024
9.	Female Heifer Born January 1st, 2024 to March 31st, 2024
10.	Female Born in 2023 With her own 2025 tattooed calf at foot
11.	Female Born prior January 1st, 2023 With her own 2025 tattooed calf at foot
Champion Female Prize: $50 and Rosette
Reserve Female Prize: Rosette Only
14.	Breeder's Herd A group of 4 animals
15.	Market Steer or Heifer

YOUTH INTERBREED BEEF SHOW

DATE: Sunday September 15th
Judging to begin at 10:00AM
Chairperson: Karyn Roberts 905-692-4517
*Maximum of 1 entry per section per exhibitor.
*Proof of current insurance is required and must accompany entry form.
*Exhibitors must provide their own straw.
1. Exhibitors must be between the ages of 9 & 21 as of January 1st, 2024.
2. Entries must be sent to Binbrook Fair Office, PO Box 244, Binbrook ON L0R 1C0 on or before September 6th, 2024. Any difficulties entering or if you wish to have the Office Staff assist with entries please call the office at 905-692-4003 or send an email with details to info@binbrookagsociety.org.
3. All usual health certificates and registration papers must be on hand.
4. All ages are as of January 1st of the current year.
5. Youth entering open classes must fill out an entry form and pay the $8.00 exhibitor fee.
6. All exhibitors must comply with the following CCIA (Canadian Cattle Identification Agency) Regulations. All cattle, bison and sheep must be identified with an approved tag before leaving the farm of origin. In the event an animal is born at a site other than a farm, it may be moved to a farm in order to be identified with an approved tag. If an animal arrives at the BAS fair grounds it will be turned away if it does not have an approved tag, if it loses it's tag while on BAS property we will apply an approved tag immediately.

Class 2

Youth Beef Showmanship

Prizes: 1st: $60, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $45, 4th: $40, 5th: $35, others: $30

Sections:

1.	Senior - 16-21 years
2.	Junior - 13-15 years
3.	Novice - 9-12 years
Champion / Reserve Showmanship Prizes: 1st: $50 and Rosette Only, 2nd: $25 and Rosette Only

Class 3

Youth Interbreed Conformation Classes

Prizes: 1st: $60, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $45, 4th: $40, 5th: $35, others: $30

Sections:

1.	Market Steers
2.	Market Heifer
Champion / Reserve Market Animal Prizes: 1st: $50 and Rosette Only, 2nd: $25 and Rosette Only

Class 4

Breeding Heifers

Prizes: 1st: $60, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $45, 4th: $40, 5th: $35, 6th: $30

Sections:

1.	Beef Project Calf - Born in 2025
2.	Breeding Heifer Born April 1st, 2024 to December 31st, 2024
3.	Breeding Heifer Born January 1st, 2024 to March 31st, 2024
4.	Previous year 4-H Project with Calf at Side
Champion / Reserve Breeding Heifer Prizes: 1st: $50 and Rosette Only, 2nd: $25 and Rosette Only

Class 5

Group of 3 Animals

Prizes: 1st: $45, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $35, 4th: $30, 5th: $25, others: $20

Sections:

1.	Group of 3 Animals Exhibited by Club

Class 6

Herdsman Competition

Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $40

Sections:

Herdsman Competition Prize goes towards winning club.

Judging will take place from start of show to conclusion of show.
Neatness of area - 30 points
Appearance of animals - 30 points
Club name, and exhibit signs, information or breed production - 20 points
Initiative & courtesy displayed by contestant, dealing with public - 20 points
Total..........100 points

Class 7

Future Farmers' Competition

Sections:

1.	Future Farmers' Competition Prize: $10 & Merit Ribbon Kids under 8 years of age

Class 8

Inter-County Guardian Showmanship

Open to all Parents, Grandparents or Guardians of an attending member entered in Intercounty Youth Beef Show.

Sections:

1.	Showmanship Prize: $50 Sponsored by: O'Neils Farm Equipment, Presented on Show Day

Sheep

Department 4
SHEEP

DATE: Sunday September 15th Judging to begin at 1:00 PM
Chairperson: Alicia Powell 905-692-4808
Entry fee: 15% of prize money
*Maximum 2 entries per section per exhibitor.
*Proof of current insurance will be required.
*Exhibitors must provide their own straw.

SHEEP SHOW IS RESTRICTED TO ONTARIO SHEEP DISTRICT 4 BREEDERS ONLY.
RULES & REGULATIONS:
1. Definition of an entry - All registered sheep, whether owned by one person or by more than one person (individually or jointly) which are maintained on one farm or breeding unit, are considered to be the production of one farm or breeding unit. In each classification where the same or common interests are involved in more than one breeding operation such operations are considered as ONE breeding unit.
2. In the breeding classes, only one entry per section is eligible from a farm or breeding unit, except an exhibitor may show two entries per section in a maximum of two sections. Maximum exhibits - 8 head per breed from a breeding unit.
3. All exhibits must be owned by and registered in the name of the exhibitor. Exhibitors will be asked to show registration papers to the chairperson at the show.
4. All animals must be legibly tattooed. The chairperson will check tattoos.
5. Exhibitors are allowed to show a maximum of TWO BREEDS.
6. Suffolk, Hampshire, Southdown & Dorset must be shown in short fleece. (Staple less than 1 inch or 2.5 cm) Leicester & Lincoln must be shown in full fleece.
7. Exhibitors must provide their own straw.
8. All exhibitors must comply with the following CCIA (Canadian Cattle Identification Agency) Regulations. All cattle, bison and sheep must be identified with an approved tag before leaving the farm of origin. In the event an animal is born at a site other than a farm, it may be moved to a farm in order to be identified with an approved tag. If an animal arrives at the BAS fairgrounds it will be turned away if it does not have an approved tag, if it loses its tag while on BAS property, we will apply an approved tag immediately.

CLASS 1 - SUFFOLK AND HAMPSHIRE

CLASS 2 - OXFORD

CLASS 3 - SOUTHDOWN

CLASS 4 - DORSET

CLASS 5 - LEICESTER & LINCOLN

CLASS 6 - ANY OTHER BREED

Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $28, 3rd: $22, 4th: $20, 5th: $16, 6th: $14, 7th: $10, 8th: $10, 9th: $10, 10th: $10

Sections:

1.	Ewe - Yearling (3rd pair of temporary incisors must be in place) Born and bred in Canada.
2.	Ewe (1st pair of temporary incisors must be in place). Ewe must be born the property of the exhibitor.
3.	Ram "Yearling" 3rd pair of temporary incisors must be in place.
4.	Ram 1st pair of temporary incisors must be in place. Born the property of the exhibitor
5.	Get of Sire (born the property of the exhibitor). A group of 3 animals, 1st pair of temporary incisors must be in place, by the same sire. Both sexes may be represented.
6.	Breeder's Flock (born the property of the exhibitor) A group of 4 animals of one breed. Both sexes may be represented. Each animal in the group must have been exhibited in one of the preceding classes.
Champion & Reserve Ewe
Champion & Reserve Ram

CLASS 7 - SPECIALS

Sections:

Market Lamb - Ewe or whether, not over 110 lbs Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $17, 3rd: $15, 4th: $13, 5th: $12, 6th: $10, 7th: $8, 8th: $5

Ewe or whether, not over 110 lbs. Not to have been shown in the regular classes.

Only one entry per exhibitor or breeding unit allowed.

Future Farmers' Show Prize: $10 and a ribbon

Open to boys and girls 12 yrs of age and under.

No exhibitor fee required.

Dairy Goat Show

Department 5
GOATS

DATE: Saturday September 14th Judging to begin at 11 am
Chairperson: Heather Murphy 905-902-2247
Entry fee: 15% of prize money
*Maximum 2 entries per section per exhibitor.
*Proof of current insurance will be required.
*Exhibitors must provide their own straw.

RULES & REGULATIONS:
The rules of the Binbrook Agricultural Society and the Canadian Goat Society shall govern.
1. All entries must be forwarded to the Binbrook Agricultural Society, Box 244, Binbrook, Ontario L0R 1C0 by Friday September 6th, 2024. All exhibitors must pay an $8 exhibitor fee if not retained from the previous year.
2. All goats must be registered with the Canadian Goat Society.
3. Goats must be on the fairgrounds before 9:30 am on Saturday, September 14th and judging will commence at 10:30 am
4. There shall be a pre-show health check prior to the show. Animals failing to pass or arriving too late for the inspection cannot be shown. The health check will be conducted by a committee of three CGS members in good standing.
5. Exhibitors are requested to be neatly and appropriately attired (preferably in white) when showing their animals in the ring.
6. There will be no-pre-show milk out.
7. The base date for calculating the age of an animal to be shown is September 14th.
8. All animals shown in special classes must have been shown in their regular classes.
9. Exhibitors are allowed to show a maximum of 2 animals per Section.
10. Exhibitors must provide their own straw.

CLASS 1 - SAANEN

CLASS 2 - TOGGENBURG

CLASS 3 - LAMANCHA

CLASS 4 - ALPINE

CLASS 5 - NUBIANS

CLASS 6 - GRADE CLASS

CLASS 7 - AOP

Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $28, 3rd: $22, 4th: $20, 5th: $16, 6th: $14, 7th: $10, 8th: $10, 9th: $10, 10th: $10

Sections:

1.	Doe Kid Over 3 months and under 9 months.
2.	Doe Kid Over 9 months and under 24 months, never freshened.
Junior Championship
4.	Milking Yearling Over 12 months and under 24 months.
5.	Doe Over 24 months and under 36 months in milk.
6.	Doe Over 36 months in milk.
Grand/reserve Champion - Rosette only
Best Udder Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25
9.	Breeders Herd A group of 4 animals bred and owned by the exhibitor, consisting of at least three milking does.

Best Doe in Show

Prize is given at show time.

Overall Champion Breeder's Herd

Prize is given at show time.

Best Udder Overall

Prize is given at show time.

CLASS 8 - GOAT SPECIALS

Sections:

Mother & Daughter Prize: $20

Any age, owned by exhibitor.

Showmanship Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $20

Open to exhibitors 8 years of age and under.

Showmanship Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10

Open to exhibitors 16 years of age and under.

Homecraft

Roots & Vegetables

Department 6
ROOTS & VEGETABLES

Chairperson: Lorraine Rush 289-680-9789
Entry fee: 10% deducted from winnings
Entries must be placed in Building # 3 between 5 pm and 9 pm, Thursday September 12th Only.

CLASS 1

ROOTS

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

Sections:

1.	5 Table Carrots
2.	5 Garden Beets
3.	5 Spanish Onions - Natural
4.	5 Cooking Onions
5.	3 Bulbs Garlic - Tops Cut
6.	12 Potatoes A.O.V.

CLASS 2

VEGETABLES

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

Sections:

1.	1 Head Cabbage
2.	5 Tomatoes (stems on)
3.	5 Italian Plum Tomatoes (stems on)
4.	12 Cherry Tomatoes (stems on)
5.	1 Field Pumpkin
6.	1 Pie Pumpkin
7.	2 Butternut Squash
8.	2 Pepper Squash
9.	1 Squash A.O.V. - Named on Entry Tag
10.	3 Sweet Green Peppers
11.	3 Sweet Red Peppers
12.	3 Hot Peppers
13.	1 Muskmelon
14.	Collection of 5 Gourds
15.	1 Sunflower Seed Head
16.	1 Melon A.O.V.
17.	Longest Zucchini - Other Than Sicilian
18.	5 Slicing Cucumbers
19.	Most Unique Vegetable

CLASS 3

SPECIALS

Sections:

1.	Heaviest Pumpkin or Squash Prizes: 1st: $40, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $15
2.	Collection of Garden Vegetables Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 Correctly named and arranged for display on a triangular space (30" x 30" x 30") triangle supplied. All vegetables are to be grown by the exhibitor. Minimum of 8 varieties. Judging based on: Variety and quality - 50 points / Arrangement - 30 points / Identification - 20 points Sponsored by: Lorraine Rush Sponsored by: Beth Powell
3.	Table Centrepiece Prizes: 1st: $11, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6 Must be a minimum of 3 varieties featuring at least 3 vegetables, grown by the exhibitor. Exhibitor must provide a basket or container for the centrepiece. Sponsored by: Beth Powell
4.	Potted Patio Tomato Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3 Maximum 15" sized pot.
5.	Tallest Sunflower Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8

Most Points in Classes1 and 2 Prize: $10

Grain, Seed & Hay

Department 7
GRAIN, SEED & HAY

Chairperson: Josh Burrows 905-730-6469
Entry fee: 10% deducted from winnings
Entries must be placed in Building #3 between 5pm and 9pm, Thursday, September 12th only.
RULES:
1. All grain and sheaves to be from the current year’s crop
2. Sheaves not to be less than 6 inches in diameter at the center binder.
3. Grain may be buffed.

Big Thank you to District #6 Grain Farmers of Ontario for their continued support of the Binbrook Fair.

CLASS 1

GRAIN

Sections (1-11)

Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $11, 3rd: $9, 4th: $7, 5th: $6

Sections:

1.	1 Peck of Fall Wheat
2.	1 Peck Barley, 6 Row
3.	1 Peck Oats, Named
4.	1 Peck Barley, 2 Row
5.	1 Peck Soya Beans can be from last season's crop
6.	6 Stalks Silage Corn
7.	6 Stalks Grain Corn
8.	1 Peck Shelled Corn can be from last season's crop Voucher: Brevant Seeds
9.	1/2 Bushel Hamper Hybrid Corn on Cob Named, under 2900 heat units
10.	1/2 Bushel Hamper Hybrid Corn on Cob Named, over 2900 heat units
11.	4 Stalks of Soybeans No roots, mounted on peg board supplied by the BAS, Maturity not to count

Sections 12 -14:

Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $18, 3rd: $15, 4th: $12, others: $10

12.	Sheaf of Winter Wheat
13.	Sheaf of Barley
14.	Sheaf of Oats
15.	Grain Collection- 1 Peck Each Wheat, Oats, Barley Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $6, 4th: $5, 5th: $4 To be shown as one exhibit. The champion exhibit will receive a trophy. Sponsored by: O'Neils Binbrook, Binbrook, Ontario
Special: Most Point in Sections 1 to 8 Prize: $25 $25 will be awarded to the exhibitor winning most points in section 1 to 8.
Special: Most Points Sections 6 to 10 $50 Gift Card to Armstrong's Home Hardware, Trophy and 1 unit of seed corn Sponsored by: Clark Agri Services, NK Seeds, Armstrong's Home Hardware
Special: Winner of Section 5 Prize: 4 units of seed soybeans Winner will receive 4 units of seed soybeans. Sponsored by: Brevant Canada Incorp., Blenheim, Ontario
Special: Winner of Section 11 Prize: $25 and 4 units of seed soybeans Winner will receive 4 units of seed soybeans. Sponsored by: Brevant Canada Incorp., Blenheim, Ontario
Special: Champion Barley from either Section 2 or 4 Prize: 4 units of seed barley Winner will receive 4 units of seed barley. Sponsored by: Shirlmar Farms Inc, Brevant Seeds

CLASS 2

SEED

Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $11, 3rd: $9, 4th: $7, 5th: $6

Sections:

1.	1 Peck Red Clover Seed
2.	1 Peck Timothy Seed
3.	1 Peck Alfalfa Seed
4.	1 Peck Trefoil Seed

CLASS 3

HAY

Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $6, 4th: $5, 5th: $4

Sections:

1.	First Cut Hay - Alfalfa 85% or more Alfalfa.
2.	First Cut Hay - Red Clover 85% or More Red Clover.
3.	First Cut Hay - Legume and Grass Mixture
4.	First Cut Hay - Grass 85% or More Grass.
5.	Second Cut Hay - Legume 85% or More Legume.
6.	Second Cut Hay -Grass & Legume Mixture
7.	Third Cut Hay - Legume 85% or More Legume.
8.	1 Quart Jar Haylage, Any Mixture
9.	Baleage- 1/2 Bushel - Plastic Bag Supplied
Special: Champion Bale of Hay Prize: Trophy A trophy will be awarded. Trophy sponsored by the RBC, Upper Gage & Mohawk Branch, Hamilton.

CLASS 4

PROCESSORS ONLY

All grains may be buffed.
No grain to be handpicked.

Prizes: 1st: $18, 2nd: $16, 3rd: $14, 4th: $12

Sections:

1.	1 Peck Winter Wheat, Treated
2.	1 Peck Oats, Treated
3.	1 Peck Barley, Treated
4.	1 Peck Soya Beans, Treating Optional

Plants & Flowers

Department 8
PLANTS & FLOWERS

Co-Chairpersons: Holly Laidman, and Joanne Robitaille (robitaillee@rogers.com)
Entry fee: 10% of prize money
Exhibits must be placed Building #3 between 5pm and 9pm, Thursday, September 12th only.
Note: Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design is a publication of the Ontario Horticultural Association and Garden Clubs of Ontario (Publication 34/2003) to assist exhibitors, show organizers and judges in all aspects of a Flower Show.

CLASS 1

POTTED PLANTS AND HANGING BASKETS

(All plants to be growing in pots)

Sponsored by Armstrong's Home Hardware

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

Sections:

1.	African Violet, Double, Single Crown
2.	African Violet, Single Flowers, Double Crown
3.	Begonia, Any Variety
4.	Collection of Cacti and/or succulents grown in Container
5.	Collection of herb plants (3) three or more specimens
6.	Collection of Plants in a container suitable for patio
7.	Fern (Flowerless Plant)
8.	Geranium - in Bloom
9.	Plant Not Mentioned Elsewhere; Potted and Named on entry Tag
10.	Hanging Planter of Flowering Plant(s)
11.	Hanging Planter of Impatiens, any variety
12.	Hanging Planter of Red & White Flowering Plants
13.	Collection of Wildflowers Sponsored by: Alicia Powell

CLASS 2

CUT FLOWERS

(All flowers to be from home garden)

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

Sections:

1.	Asters, 3 Blooms
2.	Calendulas - 3 Blooms
3.	Chrysanthemums - 3 Sprays
4.	Cosmos - 3 Sprays
5.	Dahlia, 3 Blooms, less than 6" in diameter
6.	Dahlia, 1 Large Bloom, over 6" in diameter
7.	Geranium, 1 Bloom, attached self foliage a bonus
8.	Gladiolus - 1 Spike
9.	Marigolds - 5 Blooms, less than 2" in diameter
10.	Marigolds - 3 Blooms, 2" and over in diameter
11.	Nicotiana - 3 Stems
12.	Pansies, 3 Stems with Foliage
13.	Petunias - 3 Sprays
14.	Rose - 1 Spray
15.	Rose, Floating in A Suitable Container
16.	Rose - Hybrid Tea - 1 Bloom, attached foliage a bonus
17.	Rudbeckia, any variety. - 3 Stems
18.	Salvia - 5 Stems
19.	Sedum, Upright Type - 3 Stems
20.	Snapdragons - 3 Spikes
21.	Zinnias, 5 blooms - less than 3" in diameter
22.	Zinnias - 5 Blooms, 3" and over in diameter
23.	Any other variety not mentioned in Class 2 Annual or perennial - 3 blooms - stems or sprays - name on exhibitor's tag

CLASS 3

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS

(Using only fresh flowers from any source)

Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $9, 3rd: $8

Sections:

1.	Caught in the Cookie Jar An all-around arrangement in a cookie jar
2.	Coffee Time An arrangement in a coffee mug, one sided
3.	Get Well Soon A one-sided arrangement - accessories allowed, and "Get Well" message
4.	Golden Anniversary All around arrangement using yellow and/or gold flowers - accessories allowed
5.	Wedding Day Bridal bouquet
6.	Home For the Holidays - Christmas An all around Christmas centerpiece for the table - accessories allowed
7.	Lonesome Beauty An arrangement using a single bloom and other plant materials
8.	People Put Flowers in the Darndest Things An arrangement of your choice - accessories allowed
9.	The Best Things in Life Are Free An arrangement using wayside plant materials and decorative wood

CLASS 4

SPECIALS

Sections:

1.	2025 Fair Theme: From Olden Days to Modern Ways Prizes: 1st: $30 Gift Basket, 2nd: $25 Gift Card A design to reflect the 2025 Fair Theme - accessories allowed - must be grown/owned by exhibitor. Sponsored by: Sweet Expressions, $30 Gift Card/Basket, Sugar Hi, $25 Gift Card

CLASS 5

JUDGE'S AWARDS

(No entry required - Winners chosen from classes 1-3)

Best Potted Plant Specimen Prize: $25 Gift Card

Best Cut Flower Specimen Prize: $25 Gift Card

Exhibitor Winning Most Points in Plants & Flowers Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $50

Gift Cards

Arts & Crafts

Department 9
Arts & Crafts

Chairpeople: Suzanne Kelly (suzannekelly13@gmail.com) & Brandy Kaytor (brandykaytor@gmail.com)
Entry fee: 10% deducted from winners
Exhibits must be placed in Building #1 between 5pm and 9pm, Thursday, September 12th Only.
RULES:
1. All exhibits in the competition must be strictly the work of the exhibitor.
2. Judges are authorized by the Directors of the BAS to discard all soiled, defaced work, or old work. Judges are instructed to award prizes to new and up to date work only (within 2 years)
3. In sections where there is no competition, unless the exhibit is worthy, the prize will be withheld.
4. Entries may be exhibited for two years only.
5. All paintings must be dry and ready to hang.

CLASS 1

READY TO HANG

(All items must be ready to hang)

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

Sections:

1.	Decorative Wall Hanging Less than 18"
2.	Decorative Wall Hanging Greater than 18"
3.	Oil or Acrylic on Canvas Unframed
4.	Macrame Article
5.	Decorated Chalkboard Less than 24"
6.	Ink, Pencil, Coloured Pencil, Charcoal or Pastel Any Subject - Framed
7.	Oil or Acrylic Any subject - Framed
8.	Oil or Acrylic Any subject - Canvas Only
9.	Watercolour Any subject - Framed
10.	Handmade Wooden Wall Sign Less than 24"
11.	Remembrance Day Memorial Wreath
12.	Decorated Wreath - Burlap
13.	Decorated Wreath - Natural Materials

CLASS 2

SCRAPBOOKING

(All entries must be in a protective sleeve and must not be produced by a digital scrapbooking program, excluding section number 10)

Sponsored by: Binbrook Chapter #117 Order of the Eastern Star