Class 1 – Cattle

Superintendent: Alan Carroll – 519-768-2759

Sunday September 14, 2025 | 11:00am | Infield

Thanks to the following donors for their sponsorship:

There will be no registration using AssistExpo.

All cattle to be on grounds and registered by 10:00 am.
Note: the “Everyone Pays” policy applies. Everyone entering the Fair Grounds is required to pay admission.
ANY EXHIBITOR MAY HAVE A DOUBLE ENTRY IN 2 SECTIONS ONLY; SUBSEQUENT CLASSES WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED A SINGLE ENTRY.
At any time a member of the Fair Executives may ask to see your 4-H Membership card.
It is recommended that cattle stay on the Fair Grounds until 4:00pm.
Cattle exhibiting fee: $5.00 entry fee per animal.

4H Inter-County Beef Calf Competition

Prize Sections 1-8: $40; $35, $30, all placings after 3rd receive $5.00

Prize Section 9 – Grand & Reserve Champion – $40; $30 and Rosettes

A. Junior Showmanship Special – Open to all non-4H Members aged 9 and under. May have help from a parent or other adult. No entry fee. Entries to be made prior to special. Each exhibitor to receive $5.00

1. Junior Heifer Calves, born between Jan 1, 2025 and Mar 31, 2025

2. Junior Yearling Heifers born Apr 1, 2024 and Dec 31, 2024

3. Senior Yearling Heifers born Jan 1, 2024 and Mar 31, 2024

4. Market Heifer

5. Market Steer

6. Junior Showmanship – 9-13 years as of Jan 1, 2025

7. Intermediate Showmanship – 14-17 as of Jan 1, 2025

8. Senior Showmanship – 18-21 years as of Jan 1, 2025

9. Grand and Reserve Champion Showman – top 2 entries from Sections 6, 7 & 8

Specials for ANY Youth

10. For any individual, 16 years of age or younger (do not need to be a 4H Member and calves do not need to be owned by a showman or their family. May borrow a calf to show). Entries will be judged on 75% showmanship, 25% animal.

Open Breeding Cattle Classes – All breeds welcome

Prizes, Sections 11-18: $50; $45; $40; $35

11. Bull Calf – 2025

12. Bull – Apr 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024

13. Bull – Jan 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2024

14. Heifer Calf – 2025

15. Female – Apr 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024

16. Female – Jan 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2024

17. Female with calf at foot

18. Herd – both sexes represented

Prizes, Sections 19-20: $50; $40 and Rosette

19. Champion & Reserve Male

20. Champion & Reserve Female

Market Class

Prize Sections 21-23: $50; $45; $40; $35

21. Steers

22. Grade Heifers

Prize, Section 24: $50, $40 and Rosette

24. Champion & Reserve Market Animal

Class 3 – Grain and Seed

Superintendent: Laura Smith – fordlaura1@gmail.com

Thanks to all of our sponsors for their contribution to the Fair!

All entries must be tagged and in the hall by 9:00 pm on Thursday September 11, 2025
Crop/grain must be from the current year (unless specified below).

Prizes, Sections 1-7: 1st – $30, 2nd – $25, 3rd – $15, 4th – $10

1. One quart of winter wheat in a glass jar, named
2. One quart of soybeans in a glass jar, named (can be 2024 crop)
3. One quart of corn in a glass jar, named (can be 2024 crop)
4. Six ears of corn, named
5. Six stalks of silage corn, named
6. Six stalks of soybeans, named
7. Combined entry of 5 ears of corn and 5 stalks of soybeans

SPECIALS FOR ENTRANTS UNDER AGE OF 16
Prizes, Sections 8-10: 1st – $25, 2nd – $20, 3rd – $15, 4th – $10

8. Six stalks of soybeans
9. Six ears of corn
10. One quart of grain, mix of corn, soybeans, and wheat, in glass jar decorated to the Small Town, Deep Roots Fair Theme (can be 2024 crop)

Class 4 – Fruits and Vegetables

Superintendent: Lynda Ford – 519-785-0559

All entries must be tagged and in the hall by 9:00 pm on September 11, 2025.

Only one entry per section. All produce must be grown locally.

Tips: Tomatoes should have the calyx left on. Small vegetables to be shown on a disposable plate. Vegetables should be uniform in size and shape. Root crop tops trimmed to ½” above the crown. Potatoes brushed clean, not washed. Onions cleaned, not peeled.

Prizes | Sections 1-32: 1st – $5, 2nd – $4, 3rd – $3

Plate of 3 apples
Plate of 3 pears
Plate of 3 bunches of grapes – red or green
Plums – one quart
Raspberries – 1 pint
Muskmelons – 2
Watermelon – single
Beans – 5 green
Beans – 5 yellow
Beets – 3 table
Carrots – 5
Parsnips – 3
Cucumbers, slicing – 3
Onions, Spanish – 3
Onions, any other variety – 5
Peppers, sweet – 3
Peppers, jalapeno – 5
Potatoes – 5 (variety named)
Tomatoes, any table variety – 3
Tomatoes, cherry – minimum 6 stem on
Pumpkins – 2 pie pumpkins
Squash, pepper – 2
Squash, butternut – 2
Squash, Hubbard – 2
Squash, oddest shape
Cabbage, green – 1
Cabbage, red – 1
Sunflower – largest head
Garlic, any variety – 3 bulbs
Ornamental Corn, 3 husked back and tied for hanging
Largest and smallest vegetable from my garden (same type)
Collection of 3 or more potted herbs, any container suitable for a deck or patio

Decorative basket or other container using fruits and vegetables to depict the Fair theme. Not to exceed 40 cm. in any direction.
1st: $20 donated by Norma and the late Duncan McPhail, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10

“Bee Special” a special to feature fruit and vegetables that need pollinators. May include honey and flowers. Arrangement should not exceed 40 cm in any direction.
1st: $20 donated by Wiehle Honey, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10

A basket of fruit and vegetables ready to take to a friend.
1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, all donated by the Superintendent

Fresh from the garden, vegetable ingredients for a salsa, in an interesting container
1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10

Special – The person with the most points in sections 1-32 will win a
$50 Gift Certificate from Ace Country & Garden, Glencoe.

Class 5 – Art

Superintendent: Dan Balint – 226-688-7839
Committee: Sarah Fraser, Anne Nogradi

Rules:

Art work must be an original exhibit for this Fair and not show in previous Fairs.
Only one entry per person in each section.
All paintings can be entered on framed canvas or regular frames without glass, and mounted with exhibitor tags attached.
Please cover the artist’s name.
No prize will be given if work is not worthy of a prize in a section.
No paint by numbers or prints.

Prizes: Section 1-18 | 1st: $8, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

Oil or Acrylics

1. Landscape
2. Waterscape
3. Abstract
4. Portrait
5. Still life
6. Animals

Watercolour or Gouache

7. Miniature painting – any topic
8. Landscape
9. Portrait
10. Still Life
11. Animals

Pencil, Charcoal or Ink

12. Still Life
13. Wildlife
14. Portrait

Miscellaneous

15. Collage, all mediums accepted
16. Open Class, any media any type
17. Fair Theme “Small Town Deep Roots” any medium
18. Local Tree Portrait – any medium

Special Prize: $25 to the exhibitor that accumulates the most points in Sections 1-18. Prize generously donated by John and Gloria Zsoldos

Rules for West Elgin Secondary School Students only:

Artwork on paper or framed canvas or frames WITHOUT glass
No fee for WESS sections
Please attach the exhibitors tag and cover the artist’s name

Prizes: Section 21-30 | 1st: $8, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

19. Islamic Patterning Linocut (form of printmaking)

20. Mask (paper mache)

21. Acrylic Landscape Painting (Sunsets)

22. Grid Portrait (pencil)

23. Still Life with 4 shading techniques (pencil)

24. Life Drawing (conte or charcoal)

25. Skeleton Artwork (any medium)

26. Impressionist/ Post-Impressionist Work (any medium)

27. Digital Art

28. Silk Screening (screen and ink) (paper or fabric)

Special Prize: $25 to the student that accumulates the most points in sections 19-28.
Prize generously donated by John and Gloria Zsoldos.

Class 6 – Creative Crafts

Superintendent: Kate Ireland – 226-456-1816
Committee: Sandra Van Breda, Trina Jensen

While every reasonable precaution will be taken to ensure the safety of articles submitted for judging, the exhibitors will assume all risks, and the Rodney Aldborough Fair is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen goods.
All entries must be in the hall by Thursday, September 11th 2025 at 9pm
Exhibitors may not have more than one entry per section. Only quilt work may be entered in alternate years.
Judges will not allow any work that is soiled, defaced, or reused from previous Fair exhibitions. Homemade entries must be clean and up to date.
In sections where there is no competition, unless the exhibit is worthy, no prize will be awarded.

OAAS Quilt Competition

The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) has two Champion Quilt Competitions; Quilted Quilts and Machine Quilted Quilt/Wall Hanging
All quilts must be at least 324” in order to be eligible to proceed to the next level of OAAS Competition
Only first place quilts from the local Fairs will be eligible for competition at the district level
To enter this competition, the Grand Champion Quilt must first compete in the District Quilt Competition in November. The first prize quilt is then entered in the OAAS Annual Convention, held in Toronto in February of the following year
The exhibitor will retain ownership of the quilt at all levels of competition
The hand-quilted quilt must be solely made and hand-quilted by an individual
Please attach samples to every entry and include the name of the pattern
Machine quilted articles must be solely made and machine quilted on a short-arm machine, as per OAAS regulations
The use of domestic, mid-arm and/or long-arm equipment is permitted on hand- or computer-guided machine quilt entries
The quilting must be through all three layers (top, batting, and back) and must not be mounted on a frame
The quilt may have a sleeve attached to the back for the purposes of hanging the quilt

Helpful Hints:

Attention should be given to the general appearance and design
Keep the backing smooth and free of wrinkles
A quilt or quilted article must have 3 layers: a front, a filling, and a back
Keep stitches uniform and evenly spaced on both the front and back
No pencil or stencil markings should be visible
All points and corners should be mitered or rounded
Please place tag in right hand corner
If you do not want to leave your double-size + quilt entered into the Regional Competition, please state this clearly on the entry tag

Quilting and Blankets
Sections 1-8 | Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $2

Quilt, embroidered, pieced or hand-appliqued, hand quilted
Machine quilt, cotton pieced, quilted by exhibitor
Machine quilt, pieced, quilted by exhibitor
Machine quilt, appliqued, quilted by exhibitor
Machine quilt, any design, commercially long-arm quilted, pieced by exhibitor
Machine quilt, any design, long-arm quilted, pieced by exhibitor
Machine quilt, wall hanging (ready to hang)
Ontario Agricultural Annual Champion Hand Quilt Competition

Grand Champion from Section 1 is eligible

Ontario Agricultural Annual Champion Machine Quilt Competition

Grand Champion from sections 2-7 is eligible

Sections 10-26 | Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $2

Lap quilt – any type of quilting, approximately 50” x 65”
Crazy quilt, any size
Quilt themed for a boys or girls room, any size
Quilt, machine quilted by exhibitor using long-arm (must be larger than a crib quilt)
Quilt, top done by exhibitor, quilted by other
Crib quilt, pieced, machine- or hand-quilted
Quilt made of repurposed clothing
Quilt wall hanging, any size (judged on workmanship)
Scrappy quilt, made from leftover scraps, any size
Embroidered quilt, any size
Rag quilt, any size
Quilt, preprinted cheater or panel, any size
Attic treasure quilt, must be over 20 years old, any size (does not need to be quilted by exhibitor)
One mounted quilt block
Quilt, your choice
Cushion, quilted

Yarn and Fabric Crafts

Sections 27-40 | Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $2

A stuffed toy, any size, crocheted or knitted
A pair of potholders or oven mitts (fabric)
Macrame plant holder/hanger
A pair of dishcloths (2), crocheted or knitted
Kitchen finger towel
Any article made from recycled blue jeans (not large quilt)
Something new made from something old (fabric)
Handmade heating pad, any size (fabric)
Sensory fidget blanket
Any embroidered item
Embroidery, mounted in hoop, any size
Pillow case, handmade in fun fabric
Procrastinator: any craft that is not quite finished
Any other yarn or fabric craft that is not listed

Apparel

Sections 41-51 | Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $2

Scarf/cowl, crocheted or knitted
A pair of slippers, any style
Any tie-dyed clothing article
A pair of mittens, any style
A pair of socks, crocheted or knitted
Handmade pet sweater
Toque/hat, crocheted or knitted
Fabric scrap apron, made entirely of leftover fabric
Hand- or machine-stitched apron (fun fabric)
Handmade tacky seasonal sweater, any season or holiday
Any other apparel item not listed

Children & Baby

Sections 52-58 | Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $2

Hat or headband, any style
A pair of mittens, any style
Baby outfit, minimum of two pieces
Baby blanket or receiving blanket
Handmade article for baby shower
Kids socks or slippers, crocheted or knitted
Any other baby or children’s item not listed

Special: Best in Show, Sections 10-58, overall best article wins $10, donated by White Hat Painting

Miscellaneous Crafts

Sections 59-72 | Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $2

59. Decorative wine bottle, any occasion

60. Ceramic article, glazed

61.Something useful from something useless

62. Hand painted rock, maximum 10” wide

63. Handmade metal sculpture (use of recycled materials is encouraged)

64. Three handmade greeting cards, your choice (example: Congrats, Happy Birthday)

65. Jewellery, any method, handmade

66. Handmade garden decoration

67. Hand-crafted dreamcatcher

68. Door wreath or hanger, your choice (Wreath centre must be open and ready to hang.)

69. Diamond art, must be framed, any size

70. An item made from Lego, mounted. Maximum 12”.

71. Any other craft, not otherwise listed

72. Fair themed terrarium display – must be displayed in a clear container, minimum of 2 rooted items (real or fake), minimum of 4 distinct layers of sand/soil, decorations encouraged, maximum 18” wide, 12” tall.

Sections 73-74 | Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $5

73. Miniature Barn Quilt, 12”x12”

All entries must be a traditional barn quilt design, hand-painted on metal or wood

74. Miniature Barn Quilt, 24”x24”

All entries must be a traditional barn quilt design, hand-painted on metal or wood

Woodworking

Sections 75-80 | Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $2

75. Handmade and decorated bird feeder or birdhouse

76. Handcrafted wooden cutting board, can include detailing in other mediums

77. Handmade porch sign, min. 5’ tall

78. Hand-crafted sign, 18” x 24”

79. Handmade wooden sculpture, carved or whittled

80. Any other wooden craft not listed

Special: Best in Show, Sections 59-80, overall best article wins $10, donated by White Hat Painting

Special Category for our friends at Elgin St. Thomas Association for Community Living, Quad County Support Services, Retirement Villa, or any other similar establishment. Also included are developmentally and/or physically challenged Youth or Adult. There is no entry fee required for this category. 1st: $8, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3

81. Summertime/Canada Day themed centrepiece

82. Themed centrepiece using every colour of the rainbow

Donation Classes

Section 83-84 | Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $2

83. Handmade set of matched hat, mittens, and scarf; All entries to be donated to Babcock Community Care Centre

84. Handmade stuffed animal or toy, maximum 12” tall; All entries to be donated to Four Counties Health Services

Class 6A: Penmanship

Eligibility: Open to participants of all ages
Categories:1. Youth (12 & under), 2. Open, 3. Senior (65+)Prizes: 1st place: $5, 2nd place: $5, 3rd place: $2

Prize money generously donated by White Hat Painting

Writing Sample: On unlined paper, please write the entirety of The Heart of the Land, as shown in the Prize Book.

Judging Criteria: Based on legibility, consistency, and overall style of handwriting.

Entry Requirements: Participants must submit entries, complete with entry tag, to the Rec Centre by 9pm on September 11th
Rules Compliance: Participants must agree to follow all contest rules and regulations.

Class 7 – Flower Show

Superintendent: Laura Kieraszewicz – 519-785-2092
Committee: Merle Ciparis, Sarah Fraser. Roxanne Nethercott, Marjorie Prieksaitis, Vicki Slack

1. All entries in the hall on Thursday, Sept. 11th from 2-9 p.m.

2. Only 1 entry per section and from the exhibitor’s home garden.

3. Rules for judging are from ONTARIO JUDGING AND EXHIBITING STANDARDS, Second Edition, 2019. Copies of this can be found in the local libraries.

Tips to Consider:

CONDITION: free of disease, insect damage, etc
FORM: proper shape for type of flowers
SUBSTANCE: fresh, not wilted or old
UNIFORMITY: in size
STEMS: strong and straight
PLEASE NOTE: the number of stems or blooms required in each section.
There are many tips for conditioning flowers, according to type. Please research your flower type for optimum quality.
DO NOT USE COLOURED WATER IN YOUR CONTAINERS.

Although we make every effort to ensure the protection of all entries, we are not responsible for loss or damage to flowers or containers.

Prize Sections 1 – 20: 1st – $5, 2nd – $4, $3

Cut Flowers:

Marigold, small, 5 blooms
Marigold, large, 3 blooms
Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia) 5 blooms
Zinnia, 3 blooms
Snapdragons, 3 stems
Chrysanthemum, 1 spray
Salvia, any colour, 3 stems
Gladiolus, 1 spike
Sunflower, decorative type, 3 stems
Rose, red, own foliage attached, 1 bloom
Rose, any other colour, own foliage attached, 1 bloom
Hydrangea, 1 fresh bloom
Petunias, 3 stems
Sedum, 3 stems
Floating Flower head, foliage optional, 1 bloom
Dahlias, small, 4” – 6”, 3 blooms
Flower not listed above, 3 stems

Potted Plants – owned by exhibitor minimum 3 months

Your favourite herb(s). Maximum pot size: 12”
Cacti or Succulent plants, can be a grouping, maximum pot size: 12”
Favourite House plant, maximum pot size: 12”

Prize Sections 21 – 23: 1st – $7, 2nd – $6, 3rd – $5

BOUQUETS: A designed bunch of flowers/ foliage in a suitable container

Dahlias
Hydrangea
Mixed Garden Flowers, 3 kinds or more

Prize Sections 24 – 27: 1st – $8, 2nd – $7, 3rd – $6

Entries must be artistically arranged in a suitable container, other plant material is allowed.
NO SILK FLOWERS, NO DYED PLANT MATERIAL.
Please take note when size and dimensions are stipulated.

ARRANGEMENTS/DESIGN

“Make It Mini” – a miniature design, not to exceed 5” in any direction.
“Greens Galore” – an arrangement of green plant material in a container of your choice.
“Rodney’s Rousing Welcome” – an arrangement of vibrant coloured flowers and foliage in a suitable container.
“Edged in Lace” – a small designed arrangement of flowers and plant material in a vintage container. Arrangement must not exceed 10” in any direction.

SPECIALS/ARRANGEMENTS – Many thanks to the donors of prizes in this section!

“The World Needs More Canada” – a dining table arrangement composed of red and white flowers. Accessories allowed.

1st. $15 Gift Certificate, donated by Dogwood Creek Lifestyles, (formerly The Decorating Diva)
2nd: $10 Gift Certificate, donated by Dogwood Creek Lifestyles, (formerly The Decorating Diva)
3rd: A collection of fall bulbs for planting, donated by the Superintendent

“Rural Roots” – an arrangement of wildflowers, plants and natural materials in a container of your choice.

1st: $15, donated by the West Elgin Nature Trust
2nd: $10, donated by the West Elgin Nature Trust
3rd: $5, donated by the West Elgin Nature Trust

“There’s No Place Like Home” – A Modern Mass design of fresh flowers and foliage in a Mixing Bowl. (A Modern Mass design uses groups, (usually 3 to 5) of plant material. Each group is composed of one variety of plant material. Refer to Ontario Judging Publication, page 144, for a full description of a modern mass design.

1st: $15 Gift Certificate, donated by West Lorne Home Hardware
2nd: $10 Gift Certificate, donated by West Lorne Home Hardware
3rd: $5 Gift Certificate, donated by West Lorne Home Hardware

“Grandma’s Garden Gleanings” – a traditional design of flowers, herbs and plant material in a basket.

1st: $15 Gift Certificate, donated by Green St. Landscaping, Rodney
2nd: $10 Gift Certificate donated by Green St. Landscaping, Rodney
3rd: $5 Gift Certificate, donated by Green St. Landscaping, Rodney

“Buy Me Some Peanuts and Cracker Jack” – a colourful arrangement of garden flowers in a Fun Food Container. Accessories allowed.

1st: $20, donated by the Rodney and District Horticultural Society
2nd: $15, donated by the Rodney and District Horticultural Society
3rd: $10, donated by the Rodney and District Horticultural Society

“Small Town – Deep Roots” – a freestyle design featuring the Fair theme. Accessories allowed.

1st: $25, donated by Andrew and Laura Kieraszewicz
2nd: $15, donated by Andrew and Laura Kieraszewicz
3rd: $10, donated by Andrew and Laura Kieraszewicz

BEST OF SHOW

Judge’s Choice from the ENTIRE Flower Show

Winner receives $25 Gift Certificate for ERIE GARDENS, New Glasgow

Class 8 – Culinary Arts

Superintendent: Devon Johnston – devonjohnston11@yahoo.ca
Committee: Melanie McLeod, Dionne Levesque, Debbie Laird, Catherine Gow-Chamberlain

In the interest of a better product, Class 8 entries will be received at the hall on Friday, September 12, 2025, up to 1:00 pm only. This applies to Class 8 entries only. All other classes in the hall will be judged Friday before noon. Culinary Arts is exhibited in the warm room.

Rules & Regulations | PLEASE READ

One entry per section, by membership only
One entry card only per item
At the judge’s request, all baking is to be in CLEAR plastic bags or containers (no white bags) large enough for easy removal. Clear dome lids can be used. No Saran wrap or similar wrapping.
New! Zip-lock bags – attach tag to the bottom side corner of the bag (not on the top or zip-locked side).
PIES: To prevent soggy crusts, temper foil plates by puncturing holes in the bottom of the plate and bake the empty plate at 400° for 5 minutes, or lightly butter the bottom of the pie plate to make the crust brown. It is suggested that pies be placed on approx. 9” foil plates
No store-bought pie crusts or tart shells, and no canned pie fillings
Cakes displayed on foil-covered cardboard or plastic dome containers
No cake, cookie or bread mixes and no sticky frosting (unless specified)
No paper cups on muffins or cupcakes
Loaves of bread should be approximately 8” x 4” x 3”
Buns joined and rolls separated | Tip: Bake rolls in a muffin tin or separate on a flat pan. Rolls are single with unbroken sides and have a crust surrounding all sides.
All baking items and specials need to be picked up on Saturday, September 13^th from 4-5pm. Any items not picked up will be disposed of.
No unauthorised person(s) allowed in the area where judging is taking place
In sections where there is only one entry, unless the entry is worthy, no prize will be awarded
Mason jars with new rings and snaps to be used. Jars must be sealed. No food colouring allowed.
In the event the 1^st prize is not awarded, the 2^nd place winner will be presented to the sponsor at the Judges’ discretion.
OAAS District Competition Rules: If the exhibitor has won at more than one Fair, the one closest to the exhibitor’s home address is the Agricultural Society from which the entry will be sent to the district competition. The other agricultural societies may send their second-place winner into the district competition. An exhibitor may only enter one district competition.
Rodney-Aldborough Fair Baking Champion is open to males or females winning the total points in Sections 1-5 and Sections 18-64

Points awarded: 1st: 3 points, 2nd: 2 points, 3rd: 1 point | 1st Prize: $40 from RAAS and a $25 donation from Norma and the late Duncan McPhail | Runner-Up will receive $25 from RAAS and a $25 donation from Cindy Horvat

Rodney Aldborough Fair Junior Baking Champion is open to males or females (ages 12-21) entering at least 3 items in sections 8-17. Junior participants may enter in ALL categories but will be judged against adults. PLEASE MARK “JUNIOR” ON ENTRY CARD. | Points for the Champion will be accumulated. 1st Prize: $50 from RAAS, 2nd Prize: $30 from RAAS, 3rd Prize: $20 from RAAS, all generously donated by Judy Peters.

PLEASE NOTE: Junior Baking Specials, Canning, and Baking Specials have a 1^st and 2^nd prize only. The above Rules & Points apply to all entries.
For all Baking and Commercial Specials, if no entry is made in a category, the prize money given will be considered a donation to the Fair Board.

SECTION A: In Sections 1-5, the 1st place entry is the property of the sponsor, whose name appears in brackets.

President’s Special – (Sandra VanBreda) 1st Prize only: $30

Blueberry Banana Bread

Past President’s Special – (Melanie McLeod) 1st Prize only

Apple pie – 9” full top – $30
Oatmeal date-filled cookies, 1 dozen – $20

Past Superintendent Special – (Ann Smith) 1st Prize only

9” x 13” pineapple carrot cake with light cream cheese icing – $25
Angel food cake (uniced) – $20

SECTION B: OAAS COMPETITION – The winner of each category will be asked to compete in the District 13 level in November.

OAAS Butter Tart Competition: 1st prize – $20; 2nd prize – $15

All entries will be judged on appearance, taste, and texture of the item, as well as the overall creativity and presentation.
Rules: A total of 6 tarts will be required to be shown.
Tarts must be on a clean, sturdy plate (no paper plates) inside of a clear, plastic bag with the exhibitor’s name, mailing address, and Fair represented.
The size of the tarts must be full-size tarts (no mini or bite-size tarts) and must not contain fruit or nuts (i.e., no raisins, no pecans).
OAAS Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition: 1st prize – $10; 2nd prize – $5

Open to youth up to 15 years old (as of December 31 of the current year).
Rules: A total of 6 plain chocolate chip cookies will be required to be shown.

Cookies must be on a clean, sturdy plate (no paper plates) inside of a clear, plastic bag with the exhibitor’s name, mailing address, and Fair represented.
Plain chocolate chip cookies, with no nuts, must be no larger than 2.5″ (6.5 cm) and no smaller than 2″ (5 cm).

OAAS Maple Syrup Competition: 1st prize – $20; 2nd prize – $15
1. Maple syrup exhibits shall consist of one (1) curved Kent style glass bottle (D&G #505188 Syrup Bottle with Handle), or equivalent, of Maple Syrup, Canada Grade A – Amber, having a capacity of 250 mL. Please see more information regarding the Maple Syrup competition on Page 41.
OAAS Honey: 1st prize – $20; 2nd prize – $15

Exhibitors of honey must be registered beekeepers and the exhibits shown by them must be pure honey from floral sources in their apiaries.
Liquid Honey exhibits shall consist of one (1) clear glass container, having a capacity of 500 grams (375ml). Please see more information regarding the Honey competition on Page 41.

SECTION C – JUNIOR FAIR BAKING ENTRIES – (Ages 12 – 21)

For Section C, no mixes are allowed.

Sections 10-19: Prizes | 1st: $10, 2nd: $6

10. Chocolate chip cookies (4)

11. Plain Rice Krispy squares – 2” squares (4)

12. Banana muffins – Plain (4)

13. Peanut butter cookies (4)

14. Chocolate brownies – Uniced – 2” squares (4)

15. Cinnamon Buns – Iced

16. Blueberry muffins – Plain (4)

17. Sugar cookies (4)

18. Apple pie – 9” Full top (spiced)

19. White bread from Bread Machine

SECTION D: CANNED PRODUCTS: Only mason jars with new rings and seals to be used.
Sections 20-29: Prizes | 1st: $10, 2nd: $6

20. Strawberry jam – not less than 8 oz. cooked

21. Peach jam – not less than 8 oz. cooked

22. Hot dog relish – 1 pint

23. Chili sauce – 1 pint

24. Apple sauce – 1 pint

25. Raspberry jam – 1 pint

26. Sweet pickles – 1 pint

27. Dill pickles – 1 pint

28. Pickled beets – 1 pint

29. Red Pepper Jelly – 1 pint

SECTION E: BAKING SPECIALS

The 1^st place entry is the property of the sponsor, whose name is in brackets
All baking items must be picked up anytime between 4-5pm on Saturday of the Fair
Please note: Rule E to cook the bottom pie crust thoroughly.

Sections 30-31: Prizes | 1st: $20, 2nd: $10

30. Chocolate Chip cookies (Diana Wright)

31. Lemon loaf – Spiced (Louise Bittermann)

Sections 32-38: Prizes | 1st: $25, 2nd: $10

32. 1 dozen date-filled cookies (John D. Johnson)

33. Apple crumble (Lise VanDyk)

34. Red velvet cake with cream cheese icing (Lise VanDyk)

35. Zucchini loaf (Taraesa Tellier)

36. Chocolate chiffon cake, iced (Barb McFadden)

37. Elderberry pie (Brad and Joanne Reive)

38. Peach pie (Brad & Joanne Reive)

Sections 39-55: Prizes | 1st: $30, 2nd: $10 – Please note: Rule E to cook the bottom pie crust thoroughly.

39. Pecan pie (Mary Mylrea)

40. Pecan pie (Chris Morton)

41. Pecan pie (Cynthia Roodzant)

42. Pecan pie (Dianne Downie)

43. 1 dozen butter tarts, with nuts (Jill Soos)

44. Raspberry/rhubarb pie (Bill Denning)

45. Approx. 9×9 banana cake, iced (Bill Denning)

46. Apple pie with lattice top (Shelley Smith)

47. 1 dozen raspberry tarts (Natalie Gillis)

48. Approx. 9×9 carrot cake (Taraesa Tellier)

49. Sugarless pumpkin pie (Brien Cornwall)

50. Sugarless apple pie, spiced (Brien Cornwall)

51. 9×9 cake made with honey (Bernie Wiehle)

52. 1 dozen ginger molasses cookies (Jason Downie)

53. Cherry pie (Peggy Johnson)

54. Blueberry pie (Dionne Levesque)

55. Raisin lattice-top pie (Doreen Pickles)

SECTION F: GLUTEN-FREE BAKING

Sections 56-61: Prizes | 1st: $25, 2nd: $10

56. Gluten-free loaf of bread (Melanie Docherty)

57. Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies – 1 dozen (Melanie Docherty)

Sections 56-59: Prizes | 1st: $30, 2nd: $10

58. Gluten-free orange date loaf – (Laura Kieraszewicz)

59. Gluten-free cupcakes – ½ vanilla with Chocolate icing & ½ Chocolate with vanilla icing, 1 dozen (Nathan McLeod)

60. Gluten-free lemon bars – 1 dozen (Julie Loveland)

61. Gluten-free cinnamon rolls with icing on the side – 1 dozen (Julie Loveland)

Section 62: Prizes | 1st: $35, 2nd: $10

62. Gluten-free raisin butter tarts – 1 dozen (John R. Johnston)

SECTION G: SOURDOUGH

Sections 63-65: Prizes | 1st: $30, 2nd: $10

63. Sourdough rolls – 1 dozen (Keith Schweitzer)
64. Sourdough, any choice (Keith Schweitzer)
65. Sourdough loaf (Cross Family)

SECTION H: COMMERCIAL SPECIALS: The 1^st place entry is the property of the Commercial Sponsor, whose name is in brackets
Sponsored by: Beary Blue Acres (Dennis & Sandra Fischer)

66. Best blueberry muffins (4) – 1st Prize – $20

67. Best blueberry jam (1 pint) – 1st Prize – $20

68. Best blueberry pie – 1st Prize – $35

NEW! – OAAS MAPLE SYRUP COMPETITION

Pure Maple Syrup, Canada Grade A – Amber | Provincial Prize Money – 1st – $50.00, 2nd – $30.00, 3rd – $20.00

Rules:

Entry must be made solely by the person or family entering the competition. The entries at the fair level, district level and provincial level must be from the same batch.

District Competition

Maple syrup exhibits shall consist of one (1) curved Kent style glass bottle (D&G #505188 Syrup Bottle with Handle), or equivalent, of Maple Syrup, Canada Grade A – Amber, having a capacity of 250 mL. Each agricultural society is entitled to send their best of show to the district competition.
If the exhibitor has won at more than one fair, the one closest to the exhibitor’s home address is the agricultural society from which the entry will be sent to the district competition. The other agricultural societies may send their second place winner into the district competition. An exhibitor may only enter into one district competition.
The OAAS will award a ribbon to exhibitors of winning entries at each district competition.

Provincial Competition

Maple syrup exhibits shall consist of two (2) curved Kent style glass bottles (D&G #505188 Syrup Bottle with Handle), or equivalent, of Maple Syrup, Canada Grade A – Amber, each having a capacity of 250 mL.
Entries must be labelled on the BOTTOM of the containers only with a supplied entry number or identifier. No other labels will be permitted.
All maple syrup should have a flavour characteristic of its respective colour class and be free from any objectionable odour or taste. It is best to sample from the same lot before submitting your entries to the OAAS.
Any maple syrup entry containing any form of foreign material will be disqualified from the competition
Maple syrup will be judged using the standards published by the OAAS in Agriculture & Horticulture Judging Standards for Ontario Fairs. An approved maple syrup colorimeter will be used to assess the colour.
1st and 2nd place entries will be placed up for auction at the convention. Other entries will be returned.

Judging Standards: Flavour – 40 pts, Density – 30 pts, Colour – 20 pts

NEW! – OAAS LIQUID HONEY COMPETITION

Pure, Ontario #1, White | Provincial Prize Money – 1st – $50.00, 2nd – $30.00, 3rd – $20.00

Rules:

Exhibitors of honey must be registered beekeepers and the exhibits shown by them must be pure honey from floral sources in their apiaries.
Entry must be made solely by the person or family entering the competition. The entries at the fair level, district level and provincial level must be from the same batch.

District Competition

Liquid Honey exhibits shall consist of one (1) clear glass container, having a capacity of 500 grams (375ml).
Each agricultural society is entitled to send their best of show to the district competition.
If the exhibitor has won at more than one fair, the one closest to the exhibitor’s home address is the agricultural society from which the entry will be sent to the district competition. The other agricultural societies may send their second place winner into the district competition. An exhibitor may only enter into one district competition.
The OAAS will award a ribbon to exhibitors of winning entries at each district competition.

Provincial Competition

Liquid Honey exhibits shall consist of two clear glass containers, each having a capacity of 500 grams (375 ml).
Entries must be labelled on the BOTTOM of the containers only with a supplied entry number or identifier. No other labels will be permitted.
Any honey entry containing any form of foreign material will be disqualified from the competition.
Honey will be judged using the standards printed in the OAAS Agriculture & Horticulture Judging Standards for Ontario Fairs. An approved colorimeter will be used to assess the colour.
1st and 2nd place entries will be placed up for auction at the convention.

Judging Standards: Appearance – 45 pts, Clarity – 45 pts, Containers – 10 pts

Class 12 – Ambassador of the Fair

Superintendent : Sandra Van Breda
Committee: Laura Smith

Class 13 – Junior Fair

Superintendent: Kelly-Anne Moar – kymoar@live.ca

The Rodney Aldborough Agricultural Society gratefully acknowledges the Elgin Federation of Agriculture for helping sponsor the Junior Fair.

Please read the rules carefully.

One entry only by each pupil in any one class.
All work must be that of the exhibitor (except in the 6 & under section) and not have been previously exhibited at The Rodney Aldborough Fair.
All entries to be brought to the hall between 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm on Thursday September 11th, 2025.
Open to members 18 years of age and under as of The Rodney Aldborough Fair dates, noting ages where specified.

Prince & Princess Contest:

Sponsored by Lorne & Cindy VanBreda of VanBreda Construction and Donna Miller.

The individual girl & boy in Grades 1 to 4, (as of Sept. 2025), who succeeds in collecting the most points in the Junior Fair Section will receive $25.00.

Points awarded (1st – 5 points, 2nd – 4 points, 3rd – 3 points)

Announcement to Parents: Parents are urged to allow the children to do the work and preparation of the exhibits without assistance (unless otherwise noted). Encourage them in every way, but remember that every bit of work you do for them helps to defeat the object of the Junior Fair.

CRAFTS and HOBBIES

Prize section 1-63: 1st – $3, 2nd – $2, 3rd – $1

For Children six and under as of Sept 2025

Thumb print or hand print tree painting. (Tree trunk can be drawn by an adult)
Summer Collection – display a collection of natural items in an egg carton
Crayon drawing of your family.
Make a picture using elements found in nature (seeds, leaves, sticks etc).

For Children ages seven – nine as of Sept, 2025

Colour a page from a colouring book, mounted on construction paper.
Build a LEGO Marble Run
Draw a picture of your pet, or a favourite animal.
Create a paper bag puppet of a local animal.

Children ages ten – twelve as of Sept, 2025

Make a wind chime.
Birdhouse – decorated, handmade from recyclables
Mount a minimum 100 piece puzzle with Mod Podge.
Pencil sketch – any subject.

For Children ages thirteen – fifteen as of Sept, 2025

Build a 3D popsicle Barn on a sturdy base, not to exceed 15” in any direction.
A landscape painting 8 ½” x 11”.
Painting acrylic – any subject.
Make a tie dyed article.

For Children ages sixteen — eighteen as of Sept, 2025

Pencil sketch – 8 1?2” x 11”.

Animal
Portrait
Scenic

An original work of art, any media, ready to be hung, not to exceed 30” in any direction.

BAKING

Past President’s Elementary School special (ages 4-11)

Prizes 1st – $15, 2nd – $10, 3rd – $5, 4th – $3.

The 1st and 2nd prize entries become property of the sponsor. “Kids to make, parents to melt/cook”

For Children six and Under as of Sept, 2025

One (1) decorated cookie (decoration only judged).
Make an edible necklace.
3 no-bake squares, 2” each

For Children ages seven – nine as of Sept, 2025

Three brownie squares (no nuts), approximately 1” square.
Three (3) cupcakes with edible decorations (decorations are judged only).
Five (5) sugar cookies.

For Children ages ten –twelve as of Sept, 2025

Five (5) decorated cupcakes with the Fair theme.
Three (3) decorated Rice Krispie creations, shaped as a Jack O’Lantern, on a base max 6” , decorated with edible decorations.
Five (5) pieces of chocolate fudge.

For Children ages thirteen – fifteen as of Sept, 2025

Three (3) decorated cupcakes with the Fair theme (decorations are judged only).
Three (3) banana chocolate chip muffins.
Five (5) brownies with icing. No nuts.

For Children ages sixteen — eighteen as of Sept, 2025

Homemade pretzel.
Caramel popcorn, 1 cup, sealed in a ziplock bag.
Plate of 3 edible items dipped in chocolate (please name the food items if not visible).

FLOWERS

Reminder: open to children 18 & under – be sure entry tags are securely attached.

Note: be sure to name variety when asked. When exhibiting flowers, a bud is considered a bloom.

Container Herb Garden.
Wedding Bouquet for a Farmer’s daughter
“Gardeners Delight” – an arrangement of wild flowers & weeds arranged in a watering can.
Country Bouquet: an arrangement of fall flowers in a tin can.
Green Thumb: an arrangement of flowers and greenery
Snapdragons, 3 stems.
Gladiolus, 1 spike.
Zinnias, 3 blooms, over 4“.
Zinnias, 3 blooms, under 4“.
Largest sunflower – head only.
Marigolds in a theme container.

FRUIT, VEGETABLES AND FIELD CROPS

Reminder: open to 18 & under – be sure entry tags are securely attached.

Largest Beet.
Largest Carrot.
Largest Zucchini.
Gourds displayed in a basket.
Arrangement of six different vegetables, arrangement to count.
Best pumpkin dressed as a farm animal.

SCARECROW COMPETITION

Irene Kriter Special 1st – $6, 2nd – $5, 3rd – $4

Best decorated scarecrow, not to exceed 48 inches tall

Class 14 – Photography

Superintendent: Jenna Lebedz – jennacaughell@gmail.com
Committee Members: Heather Dougherty and Trena Jeffery

1. Photos must be individually mounted on cardstock or bristol board.
2. Matte must measure a maximum of 8 inches x 10 inches and must be Black or White.
3. Exhibitors may enter one photo per section.
4. Amateur entries ONLY. Professional photographers are not permitted to enter.
5. Photos must have been taken by the exhibitor and in the current year (September 2024 to September 2025).
6. Please place the entry tag in the lower right-hand corner close to the picture for display purposes.
7. All entries must be delivered to the Recreation Centre on Thursday, September 11th, between 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm.

Every effort will be made to protect photos from potential damage.
Please note that The Rodney Aldborough Agricultural Society is not responsible for damage that may occur to photos submitted.

Prizes: Sections 1-20 | 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

“Frozen”
All Things PURPLE
Amusing Animals
Taken at Night
It Happened at the Fair
Northern Lights Extraordinaire
Say Cheese, Kids
Welcome to the World, Little One
Out of the Field
Before the Storm
Bloomin’ Buds
Who Has S’more Fun
Seen Better Days – a Structure
The Heart of a Small Town
Havin’ a Hay Day
Fair Theme – “Small Town, Deep Roots”
Did You Grow It?
Just Kids Being Kids
In the Woods
View From a High Place

Specials

Prizes: Sections 21-27 | 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10

OPPOSITES: Two photos showing opposites (ex: day and night OR tall and short)