Fair Rules and Regulations
BAS Exhibitor Cards
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
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
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
1. 10% will be deducted from prize winnings (15% for cattle, sheep, and goats).
2. No entry fees will be deducted from prize winnings in Department 20, 21, or 4-H classes.
3. Entry fees are utilized to offset prize money expenses and to cover cost of feed and other necessites for the livestock education tents.
General Rules
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 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 15th
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 2024-09-12. |
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 2014-09-12. |
One Hour Break
11. | "Ontario Four Horse Hitch Classic Series" Prizes: 1st: $774, 2nd: $432, 3rd: $342, 4th: $252 **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, 2024 |
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: $700, 2nd: $675, 3rd: $650, 4th: $600, others: $500 |
2. | Heavy Draws Prizes: 1st: $700, 2nd: $675, 3rd: $650, 4th: $600, others: $500 |
3. | Pony Pulls Prizes: 1st: $750, 2nd: $675, 3rd: $575, 4th: $500, others: $400 |
4. | Puller Travelling Furthest to Binbrook Prize: $75 |
5. | Best Presented Light/Heavy/Pony Team Prize: $75 |
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, 2024 to May 31st, 2024 |
2. | Winter Heifer Born December 1st, 2023 to February 29th, 2024 |
3. | Fall Heifer Born September 1st, 2023 to November 30th, 2023 |
4. | Summer Yearling Born June 1st, 2023 to August 31st, 2023 In milk, dry or not yet calved for the first time. |
5. | Spring Yearling Born March 1st, 2023 to May 31st, 2023 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, 2024 to May 31st, 2024 |
2. | Winter Heifer Born December 1st, 2023 to February 29th, 2024 |
3. | Fall Heifer Born September 1st, 2023 to November 30th, 2023 |
4. | Summer Yearling Born June 1st, 2023 to August 31st, 2023 |
5. | Spring Yearling Born March 1st, 2023 to May 31st, 2023 |
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:
1. | Herdsman Competition Judging will take place from start of show to conclusion of show. Neatness of area - 30 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. Prize: $50 & Rosette |
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:
1. | 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. Sponsored by: Lindy Smith |
2. | Future Farmers' Show Prize: $10 and a ribbon Open to boys and girls 12 yrs of age and under. No exhibitor fee required. Sponsored by: Alicia Powell, Prize given at event |
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:
1. | Mother & Daughter Prize: $20 Any age, owned by exhibitor. Sponsor: Pat Powell |
2. | Showmanship Prize: $15 Open to exhibitors 8 years of age and under. Sponsor: Alicia Powell, In Memory of Jessica Powell |
3. | Showmanship Prize: $15 Open to exhibitors 16 years of age and under. |
Poultry & Rabbits
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 |
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 Sponsored by: Melvin Switzer |
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 Sponsored by: Beth Powell |
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. | 2024 Fair Theme: From Olden Days to Modern Ways Prizes: 1st: $30 Gift Basket, 2nd: $25 Gift Card A design to reflect the 2024 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 Sponsored by: Elwood Laidman Plumbing And Heating | |
Best Cut Flower Specimen Prize: $25 Gift Card Sponsored by: Silver Wok Chinese Food Restaurant | |
Exhibitor Winning Most Points in Plants & Flowers Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $50 Gift Cards Sponsored by: Armstrong's Home Hardware |
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
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
Sections:
1. | Friends Theme 1 Page, more than 1 photo |
2. | Pet(s) Theme 1 Page, more than 1 photo |
3. | Grandparents 1 Page, more than 1 photo |
4. | Baby Theme 1 Page, more than 1 photo |
5. | Vacation Theme 2 Pages, 1 side only, more than 1 photo per page |
6. | Wedding Theme 2 pages, 1 side only, more than 1 photo per page |
7. | At the Fair 2 pages, 1 side only, more than 1 photo per page |
8. | Celebration 1 page, more than 1 photo |
9. | Beautiful Views Scenic Only - 1 page, more than 1 photo |
10. | Digital Scrapbooking - Family 1 page, more than 1 photo |
CLASS 3
MISCELLANEOUS
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
Sections:
1. | Decorative Picture Frame |
2. | Counted Cross Stitch Finished |
3. | Embroidery Article |
4. | Decorative Pillow |
5. | Article Made from Barn Board Less than 3' x 2' |
6. | Needle Felting Any Material |
7. | Handmade Jewellery - Match Set of 2 either of earrings, necklace, bracelet, broach |
8. | Handmade Hair Accessory Band or Fastener |
9. | Handmade Necklace |
10. | Handmade Bracelet |
11. | Faux Succulent Display in a container Less than 12" |
12. | Fall Centerpiece |
13. | Fall Arrangement Suitable for a Buffet Table |
14. | Mason Jar Craft - Used as a Vase |
15. | Mosaic Article |
16. | Folk Art Project Any Material |
17. | Small Craft Made from Hemp |
18. | A Country Welcome - Any Craft |
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