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RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Glencoe Agricultural Society will not be deducting entry fees from prize money won by exhibitors, but the prize money will remain the same. The only deduction will be membership of $6.00 (where applicable) for next year. Thus resulting in a large net cheque for the exhibitors, our way of saying thank you
1. Seven dollars paid will constitute membership for one year and entitle the member to one ticket.
2. Arena exhibits to be removed between 3:00 and 5:00pm on Saturday, September 27th , 2009. The Agricultural Hall will be closed from 4:45 to 5:00 pm to let Directors take down displays, then reopen for exhibitors to pick up their items. The Board will not be responsible for items after these closing times.
3. No exhibitor shall receive more than one Society prize on produce or manufactured articles of any kind.
4. All produce articles must be grown by the exhibitor of this years growth. Beans may be the growth of 2009.
5. All manufactured articles must be shown in the name of the manufacturer.
6. Not more than one entry may be made by an exhibitor in each section of the following classes: Grain, Roots and Vegetables, Fruit, Dairy Products, Home Department, Ladies Work, Junior Section and Livestock unless otherwise specified.
7. All special prizes will be awarded to the article winning the Society’s first prize, except for special prizes offered for prizes for articles for which the Society does not offer a prize and such articles shall be judges for special prizes only.
8. No animals shall compete for more than one Society prizes unless specified.
9. All livestock must be on the grounds by 11 o’clock Saturday and not be removed before 4 o’clock without permission.
10. Every facility will be given to facilities desiring to sell stock or articles on exhibition.
11. Exhibitors, upon arriving with there exhibits, will apply to the Secretary who will be stationed within the office to inform them where the articles are to be placed.
12. All exhibitors must obtain an exhibitor’s number from the Secretary and have a paid membership to exhibit articles.
13. ADMISSIONS TO GROUNDS: Daily admission of $7.00 for adults and high school aged and FREE for public school children.
14. All entries will be made with the Secretary in writing before the first day of the show. THE SECRETARY WILL RECEIVE ENTRIES BY MAIL ANY DAY BEFORE THE FAIR. Prizes will be paid as soon as possible after the Fair.
15. Seven dollars will be retained from each prize taker for membership for 2009.
16. Any persons who shall interfere with the Judges while in the discharge of their duties, or who shall afterwards, on the premises of the Society, use any contemptuous or abusive language to any Judge in consequence of any award made by him or any person willfully violating any of the rules of this Society, shall forfeit his right to any premiums to which he might otherwise be entitled. Judges are requested to report such to the Secretary.
17. All protests against the award of Judges must be made in writing with a fee of $25.00 which will be forfeited if the protest is not sustained; and all such protests and applications for corrections or errors in regard to prizes awarded must be made within one week or they cannot be entertained. Any animal or article being protested and found ineligible, the next in order will take a higher place.
18. All exhibits for special prizes will be judged by the Judges appointed by the Society and all awards made by the Judges shall be final.
19. All entries must be properly filled in for the Secretary whether special or otherwise, on entry forms provided. This rule is strictly adhered to.
20. Any members exchanging stock, grain or any articles for the purpose of exhibiting, without actual ownership shall not only be censured but shall have all prizes in every department canceled.
21. The Board will take every precaution to prevent accidents but will not hold t themselves responsible for any accidents that may occur on the grounds during the Fair.
22. ANY MEMBER WHO NEGLECTS TO CASH THEIR CHEQUES BEFORE THE 31ST DAY OF MARCH NEXT AFTER THE SHOW WILL FORFEIT THE SAME TO THE SOCIETY.
23. All parties taking special prizes must receive a certificate from the Secretary before collecting the same, and shall forfeit all rights to the prize if not collected on or before December 15th, 2009.
24. The Board of Directors reserve the right to pay prize money at a rate on the dollar of the financial resources are not sufficing to pay in full. In the event of the cancellation of any or all of the events at the Fair, due to weather or other reasons, the Board of Directors reserves the right to eliminate payment of any or all of the prize money.
25. No article may be shown for a Special unless in Open Class.
HORSES: All horses being exhibited at the Fair are to be negative to an immunodiffusion test (Coggins test) or Equine Infectious Anemia within one year of the date of the Fair. A certificate is to be made available to Fair Board Officials.
BEEF: All cattle being exhibited at the Fair must have an official CCIA ear tag. All cattle must be tied in the designated area in order to exhibit.
SHEEP: All sheep being exhibited at the Fair must be accompanied by a certificate of health of flock of origin used by practicing Veterinarian or a Health of Animals Veterinarian within 60 days of the date of the Fair.
SWINE: All swine being exhibited at the Fair must be accompanied by a certificate of health of heard of origin issued by a practicing Veterinarian or a Health of Animals Veterinarian or a Veterinarian of the Veterinary Services Branch, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food issued within 60 days of the date of the Fair.
TO ALL EXHIBITORS AND FAIR GOERS
The Board of Directors would like to take this opportunity to say "Thank You" to all exhibitors both past and present.
All persons entering the grounds must pay the admission fee. NO EXCEPTIONS; everyone will be treated alike. This applies to officials of the Fair, employees, exhibitors, performers, concessionaires and fair visitors. Many years experience at Fairs in the United States and Canada, with the "Everybody Pays" policy has proved to be reasonable and fair and it has met with co-operative approval of the fair going public. Members will be admitted with membership passes. If you have not paid your membership or exhibited, then you will not receive a membership pass.
HOMECRAFT DEPARTMENT
September 24th, 25th
and 26th 2010
Contributing sponsor "The Harvest Table"
RULES AND REGULATIONS
All Exhibitors MUST obtain an exhibitor’s number from the secretary and have a paid membership to exhibit articles, and MUST hand in an entry form to the secretary before leaving exhibits to be judged.
1.One entry only in a section
2.ALL EXHIBITS must be the work of the exhibitor and MAY HAVE BEEN SHOWN ONE YEAR PREVIOUSLY
3.All tickets to be securely attached to the article.
4.Judges to judge NEW AND UP TO DATE work only.
5.All entries to be in place Friday September 24th, 2010 by 1:00 pm (Hall will be open at 8:00 am). Saturday September 25th, 2010 the hall will be closed at 4:45 pm to 5:00 pm., to let the directors take down the displays, then the hall will be open for the exhibitors to pick up their items. If exhibitors pick up their items before 4:45 p.m. prize money will be forfeited. Hall to be cleared by 5:15 p.m. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated!
6.The building will be open Thursday September 23rd , 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to bring in entries
7.There will be points tabulated as follows: 3 for 1st place, 2 for 2nd place and 1 for 3rd place.
8.The Glencoe Agricultural Society will NOT be held responsible for lost, stolen or broken articles
9.If competing for Bernardin Special please inform the office.
RULES FOR HOMEMAKING QUEEN
The title of Homemaking Queen will be awarded to the
person with the most points in the Home Department who has entered at least three (3) exhibits in four(4) of the six (6) areas of the Home Department which consists of Baking, Canned Products, Plants and Flowers, Homecraft, Handicrafts and Arts & Photography. The title of Homemaking Queen can only be awarded to one person for two (2) consecutive years. If the same person wins the third consecutive year the runner up will receive the title and the prize money. The winner will be announced at the Friday Night Program and must be present to receive their bouquet of flowers and cash prize of $50.00. They must also ride in the parade on Saturday morning.RULES FOR THE BAKING QUEEN
The title of Baking Queen will be awarded to the person who compiles the most points in Class 23 Section 1 27 and the Baking Section Specials. The winner will be announced at the Friday Night Program and must be present to receive a corsage and a cash prize of $25.00. Also you must ride in the parade on Saturday morning.
NOTE: IF COMPETING FOR THESE TITLES, PLEASE NOTIFY THE OFFICE WHEN ENTERING
Junior Fair DivisionCLASS 37
CHAIRPERSON: Sandra Gough 519-289-5271
PARENTS ARE URGED TO ENCOURAGE THE ENTRANTS IN THE JUNIOR DIVISION TO PREPARE AND DO THE WORK THEMSELVES. EVERY BIT OF WORK THE PARENTS DO FOR THE CHILDREN DEFEATS THE PURPOSE OF THE JUNIOR DIVISION.
The Junior Fair Committee wishes to acknowledge and thank al the sponsors of Specials and specific section in this prize list, as well as the following who have given individual donations specifically to the junior fair division:
Blackmore Auto Parts - NAPA, Can Grow Crop Solutions, Gary R. Merritt Law Office, GENTEK - Robert Tortolo, Giles Janitorial Services, Glencoe Auto Clinic, Glencoe Optometrists, Greg Knight Real Estate, The Villa
RULES:
1. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SECURELY TAGGED AND LISTED ON PROPER ENTRY FORM prior to judging deadline, with Class and Section filled in. Entries without these requirements will be disqualified. Entry forms available at The Transcript & Free Press, The Loonie Bin - Glencoe, Nola’s Home Decor - Glencoe, McNaughton’s Home Hardware - Newbury.
2. Entry Deadline - Thursday, September 24th, 2009 BEFORE 7:00 pm. Entries with proper tags and entry form can be delivered to Hockey Arena Wednesday evening and all day Thursday. Doors will be locked at 7:00 pm SHARP for judging.
3. Junior Fair exhibitors are boys and girls 14 and under on the first day of the fair September 25th , 2009.
4. You should supply your own containers for fruit, vegetables and flowers. We are not responsible for the return of such containers.
5. Only one entry per child per section. Children may enter in their age category ONLY!
6. All items should be home grown or baked - no mixes in baking kits in crafts except where specifically noted below.
7. Be sure to have the correct number of units and sizes as asked for.
8. All entries must be a new entry not entered in previous years.
9. NEW THIS YEAR ALL ENTRIES ARE TO REMAIN IN THE ARENA UNTIL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2009 AT 3:00 PM ITEMS NOT PICKED UP WILL BE DISPOSED OF.
10. Decision of the judges shall be final and no complaints regarding their decision will be considered! All work must be exhibitor’s own!
11. If entrant is school age, please specify school attended and the exhibitor’s address and phone number as prize money will be distributed at the schools. If the entrant is under school age, please fill in address and phone number on tag.
PRIZES: $2.25 $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 $0.75 $0.75 $0.75
TOTAL POINTS AWARDED
Trophies donated by Preferred Insurance Ltd.
The child with the highest overall points in the Junior Fair Division will receive the Total Points Award on Friday, September 25th , 2009 at the Variety Show. The winner and the two runners-up are to ride in the parade on Saturday. The first place award cannot be won two (2) consecutive years and to be eligible the child must have at least one (1) entry per class. All entries, including special and open show, are eligible for the use in calculation of points. Also a Glencoe Fair medallion will be awarded to the two children placing highest in the following age categories: under age 5, ages 5-7, ages 8-10 and ages 11-14.
Medallions donated by the Glencoe Agricultural Society
This page updated July 25th, 2010