Hats Off To Agriculture
September 6, 7 & 8, 2024
Uxbridge Fall Fair,
180 Main St. S, Elgin Park, Uxbridge, ON

Vegetables, Herbs & Fruit Section V

Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit 2024

Section V

Chairperson: Bev Latva (905) 862-0966

2024 Fair Theme "Hats Off To Agriculture"

NOTE: Entries will be received at the Horticultural Building on Thursday, September 5th from 12 pm to 7 pm.
The building will close on Sunday, September 8th at 4:30 pm & entries may be picked up at 5 pm.

Each Exhibitor entering one or more adult classes will be charged a single ehibitor fee of $5.00 this year!

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION: BEFORE YOU ARRIVE, PLEASE COMPLETE ALL TAGS AND FORMS. PRINT TWO COPIES OFF THE WEBSITE www.uxbridgefair.ca KEEP ONE COPY FOR YOURSELF, OR, ENTRY TAGS/FORMS CAN BE PICKED UP IN UXBRIDGE AT THE TOWN HALL OR LIBRARY.

BASICS IN JUDGING GARDEN VEGETABLES:
To avoid disqualification, please ensure all entries are displayed in proper containers, if mentioned, and conform to the class entered.
All specimens must be grown by the exhibitor!

Uniformity and trueness to type - 30%

Excellent condition and colour - 20%
Other factors: Freshness - Blemishes - Scarring - Maturity - Size - Texture - Appearance - Properly trimmed (see below)

One Entry per Class

Helpful Hints:To avoid disqualification

1. Tomatoes - Leave stem on, matched
2. Pumpkins or Squash - Leave stem on, matched
3. Peppers - Leave 1/2 inch of stem, matched
4. Garlic and Onions - Do not peel or wash, just remove loose outer skin, leave tops 1" inch above bulb. Roots trimmed to 1/2", matched.
5. Carrots and Parsnips - Leave 1 inch of top. Tap root intact, matched
6. Beets - Leave 1 inch above crown. Roots trimmed back to no more than 1 inch, matched.
7. Cucumber - Leave 1/4 inch of stem
8. Cabbage - The outer leaves should be left on.
9. Corn - 1/3 of husk should be removed from tip to butt.
10. Potatoes - Do Not Wash. Brush lightly to remove loose soil. Do not damage skin.
11. Scoville ratings for hot peppers. Under 50,000 Scoville units include but are not limited to : Anaheim, Ancho, Chipotle, Jalapeno, and Serrano. See pepperscale.com

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

Special prizes:

UXBRIDGE FAIR CHAMPIONSHIP POTATO TROPHY & SPECIAL Prize: Trophy and ribbon

Trophy and ribbon to the entry in Classes 44 to 48 for single best exhibit

VEGETABLES:

1.

Beets - 3 on a plate

2.

Beans - Green, bush type - 5 on a plate

3.

Beans - Yellow, bush type - 5 on a plate

4.

Beans - Any other colour - 5 on a plate

5.

Beans - Long or broad type - 5 on a plate

6.

Cabbage - 1 head

7.

Carrots - Chantenay pointed type - 5 roots on a plate

8.

Carrots - Nantes rounded type - 5 roots on a plate

9.

Corn, sweet - 3 ears on a plate

10.

Cantaloupe or Muskmelon - 1 specimen

11.

Cucumber - Table - 2 on a plate

12.

Cucumber - Pickling, gherkin type - 5 on a plate

13.

Onions - cooking, grown from seeds or sets 3 on a plate

14.

Onions - spanish type, grown from seeds or sets 3 on a plate

15.

Radish -any variety - 3 on a small plate

16.

Pepper, Green - 3 on a plate

17.

Pepper, any other colour, Sweet - 3 on a plate

18.

Pepper, Hot, under 50,000 Scoville units - 3 on a plate, named

19.

Pepper, Hot over 50,000 Schoville units - 3 on a plate, named

20.

Pumpkin, Pie type - 1 specimen

21.

Pumpkin, Field type - 1 specimen

22.

Squash, Hubbard - 1 specimen

23.

Squash, Pepper - 1 specimen

24.

Squash, Summer - 1 specimen

25.

Squash, Butternut - 1 specimen

26.

Squash, Zucchini, mature - 1 specimen

27.

Squash, any other variety, named - 1 specimen

28.

Tomatoes, Red - 3 on a plate

29.

Tomatoes, Green - 3 on a plate

30.

Tomatoes, Any other colour - 3 on a plate

31.

Tomatoes, Miniature, Red - 5 on a plate

32.

Tomatoes, Miniature, Any other colour - 5 on a plate

33.

Turnip, 3 on a plate (not rutabagas)

34.

Garlic - 3 bulbs on a plate

35.

Garlic braid - minimum of 7 bulbs

36.

Any other vegetable not listed above, properly named

3 on a plate or 1 if large

37.

Five (5) vegetables used in a vegetable soup

Displayed in a suitable cooking container

HERBS:

38.

Parsley, Italian or Curled type

3 mature branches cut off at ground level, in a clear container of water

39.

Mixed herbs - minimum of 3 kinds

Cut long enough to show any branching characteristics, in a clear container of water

40.

Basil - 3 mature branches in a clear container of water

41.

Herb of the year - Yarrow Archillea (yellow) - in a clear container of water

42.

Dill - 3 stems not over 24", in a clear container of water

43.

Container of herbs - 5 plants, named, any variety - Maximum 12" pot

POTATOES:

44.

Potatoes, White, named - 3 on a plate

45.

Potatoes, Red, named - 3 on a plate

46.

Potatoes, Yellow, named - 3 on a plate

47.

Potatoes, other, named - 3 on a plate

48.

Potatoes, 5 different varieties, named - 1 each on a plate

EXTRAORDINARY:

49.

Longest bean - any variety, named

50.

Most oddly shaped single vegetable (no pumpkins)

51.

Tomato - largest by weight, red edible - stem on

52.

Potato - largest by weight

53.

Ornamental gourds - display in a basket (maximum 12"/30cm basket)

54.

Zucchini - largest by weight

55.

Mini Pumpkins - 3 on a plate

56.

Best Sunflower Head -1 specimen in water - 8-12" stem

FRUIT:

57.

Apples - 3 on a plate - any variety

58.

Any Other Fruit, named(variety) and pleasingly displayed

59.

GARDEN SPECIAL Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20, 4th: $15

Collection of 5 varieties of garden vegetables, placed in a 6 quart basket or equivalent

60.

HEIRLOOM SPECIAL Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, 4th: $4

Any named heirloom vegetable or fruit grown from seed

61.

SPECIAL DESIGN CHALLENGE FOR 2024 (Year of Lucy Maud Montgomery) Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20, 4th: $15

Create an 'Anne of Green Gables' figure (table top size) using vegetables, flowers, and other natural items.

How to Enter a Competition

Step 1

Find your exhibitor class and section in the online Fair Book.

Step 2

Click the link to our online entry form managed by AssistExpo.  Login if you have used this system previously.  If you are entering for the first time, you’ll need to register by completing your name and contact information.  In the AssistExpo form, complete your contest registration and follow the directions on screen. AssistExpo will generate an Exhibitor number for you.  Save this number with your username and password.

Step 3

Print or save your confirmation message.  Get your printed tags.  Remember the date and time when exhibits are to be delivered to the fair.

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