HANDWORKS
Section N
CHAIRPERSON: Nancy Hannah (905) 852-7286
Open to all ages
Rosettes awarded for outstanding workmanship.
The Uxbridge Fair Board will award a plaque for the most points in the Handworks section.
Details may be subject to change. Please check for updates at uxbridgefair.ca
NOTE: If item is suitable for hanging, please include hanger (e.g. wire, hook, string). If you would like to be acknowledged as the oldest or the youngest in the Handwork Section then please put your age on the fold-up portion of the exhibitor’s tag.
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3, 4th: $2 (10% kept by the fair)
Special prizes:
High Point Winner Bethesda - Reach Women's Institute Prize: $25 Highest points in the Handcrafts and Christmas Corner |
HANDCRAFTS:
1. | Baby shower gift |
2. | Bridal shower gift |
3. | Bazaar item, no knitting – (retail value under $10) |
4. | Bazaar item, no knitting– (retail value $10 and over) |
5. | One handmade greeting card, with an envelope, for any celebration |
6. | Any handpainted sign - any technique, with sample Depicting Fair theme, "Fields & Furrows" |
7. | Any handmade decorative hair accessory |
8. | Shopping bag - handmade - any technique, with sample |
9. | Counted cross stitch - stitched area 5" x 7" or less |
10. | Counted cross stitch - stitched area greater than 5" x 7" |
11. | Handcrafted piece of jewellery - no kits |
12. | Any upcycled item (made from something re-purposed) |
13. | Any non-edible "gift in a Mason jar" |
14. | Any bookmark with "Field & Furrows" theme with lines or rows |
15. | Any door decoration - ready to hang - NOT Christmas |
16. | A garden decoration (i.e. stepping stone or rock, windchime, birdhouse) Any medium |
17. | Any "Family Gathering" theme table favour |
18. | Any wooden "thing" with dimensions not greater than 12" in any direction For example: name plaque, lawn decoration, etc. |
19. | Make a picture frame that depicts the Fair theme - any medium - incorporate farm animals or tractor Under 14" in any direction |
20. | Decorate a toy tractor Under 12" in any direction |
21. | Article of handwork not mentioned anywhere in Handwork "Section N" Name technique |
22. | Any centrepiece for the "Fields & Furrows" theme - no maximum size - incorporate bird(s) |
23. | Any gift basket or tin suitable for a family celebration |
24. | President's Special - Silent Auction Class Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, others: $0 (10% kept by the fair) Enter any handmade item that would be suitable for a silent auction All entries become the property of the Uxbridge Fair and will be auctioned during the Fair weekend. All proceeds benefit the Uxbridge Fair. |
OUTSTANDING WORKMANSHIP Prize: ROSETTE | |
25. | Scarecrow Contest Special Prizes: 1st: $50 and Rosette, 2nd: $25 and Rosette, 3rd: $15 and Rosette (10% kept by the fair) Scarecrow to represent theme "Farm Boots and Country Roots". The entries can be submitted only between 10:00 a.m. and 12 noon on the Saturday of the Fair weekend. Judging at 1:00 p.m. at the Fair office. Open to all ages. Please see General Rules for more information. |
CHRISTMAS CORNER, Chairperson: Katie Assinck (905) 862-0166:
Any items that don't fit Christmas Corner categories may be entered by the exhibitor into applicable handwork classes
26. | Christmas mantel or buffet decoration - any materials |
27. | Christmas wreath, swag or door decoration |
28. | Stocking - any medium - kits welcome |
29. | Any natural tree decoration Using items found in a field |
30. | Any free-standing Christmas tree or Christmas ornament Example: metal angel, lathing star Any medium, maximum 50 cm (20 in.) high |
31. | Christmas Character - any medium Example: Snowman, Elf, angel - with samples |
32. | Christmas table runner or tree skirt |
33. | Handcrafted greeting card and envelope |
34. | Item of Christmas clothing with Christmas motif For example: hat, vest, sweater |
35. | Decorate a gingerbread figure Judge only for appearance. Please wrap in clear plastic (ziploc or celophane) |
36. | Any decoration celebrating Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Eid Or other winter seasonal celebration |
KNITTING
SECTION NK
CHAIRPERSON: Jackie Teskey (905) 852-3707
Please note: We are pleased to be offering Youth Knitting Classes within the Junior Section. If you are a youth, please consult the Junior Categories.
Details may be subject to change. Please check for updates at uxbridgefair.ca
NOTE: All entries must include yarn samples. No machine knits, unless specified.
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3, 4th: $2
Classes:
1. | Afghan: any shape Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3, 4th: $2 |
2. | Gloves |
3. | Cardigan, long sleeve - adult or child On hanger |
4. | Hoodie - long sleeve Up to size 6 |
5. | Any sweater using cables On hanger |
6. | Any vest - on hanger |
7. | Any sweater using colour block (graphing) or fair isle |
8. | Security blankie Animal head attached to blanket |
9. | Any child's dress - up to size 4 On hanger |
10. | Slippers - one pair |
11. | Hat or toque |
12. | Cowl |
13. | Socks - one pair |
14. | Any shawl or shrug |
15. | Any other knitted article - handmade |
16. | DIRECTOR'S SPECIAL Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 A knitted baby layette (Sweater, bonnet or toque, and booties) Note: All entries become the property of the Uxbridge Fair and will be donated to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Gift Shop. |
CROCHETING
Section NC
CHAIRPERSON: Jackie Teskey (905) 852-3707
NOTE: All entries must include yarn samples.
Details may be subject to change. Please check for updates at uxbridgefair.ca
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3, 4th: $2
Classes:
1. | Crocheted afghan Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3, 4th: $2 |
2. | Crocheted carriage cover or baby afghan Maximum size 36" X 40" |
3. | Any child's dress - up to size 4 (on hanger) |
4. | Hat - adult or child |
5. | Slippers - one pair |
6. | Cardigan for child (on hanger) |
7. | Cowl |
8. | Purse or carry bag |
9. | Security "blankie" - animal head attached to blanket |
10. | Any shawl or shrug |
11. | Any other crocheted item not listed above. Any article of crocheting |
12. | DIRECTOR'S SPECIAL Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 A crocheted baby layette (sweater, bonnet or toque, and booties) Note: All entries become the property of the Uxbridge Fair and will be donated to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Gift Shop. |
SEWING
Section NS
CHAIRPERSON: Jackie Teskey (905) 852-3707
NOTE: All entries must include a fabric sample
Details may be subject to change. Please check for updates at uxbridgefair.ca
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3, 4th: $2
SEWING:
1. | Skirt or pants with zipper (on hanger) |
2. | Blouse/shirt with sleeves, with button (on hanger) |
3. | Any child's dress, up to size 4 (on hanger) |
4. | Any article of sleepwear E.g. sleep pants, nightgown, bed jacket |
5. | Any special occasion outfit |
6. | Apron |
7. | Jacket - any material |
8. | Costume E.g. Halloween, skating, martial arts) |
9. | Any pair of placemats - NOT Christmas See Christmas section |
10. | Carry-all bag or tote bag E.g. for knitting, shopping |
11. | A table runner or table cloth - NOT Christmas See Christmas section |
12. | Any other kitchen item E.g. pot holders, oven mitts, tea cozy |
13. | Cushion cover, max. 18" x 18" before ruffle (if added) Displayed on a cushion |
QUILTS
Section NQ
NOTE: All entries must include a fabric sample.
Open size, must be hand or machine quilted by exhibitor unless specified within class.
Details may be subject to change. Please check for updates at uxbridgefair.ca
QUILT CLASSES (see O.A.A.S. Championship Conditions at end of QUILTS section):
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10
1. | Tied Quilt |
2. | Rag Quilt |
3. | Any quilt with piecing in a "free flowing", "free motion" design style |
4. | Traditional Quilt |
5. | Tag Team Quilt Quilt assembled by one person, quilted by another. Enter under one name but name both people. |
6. | Any pieced Quilt |
7. | Any machine embroidered quilt |
MISCELLANEOUS QUILTED ARTICLES:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3, 4th: $2
8. | Any quilt top |
9. | Appliqued or pieced quilt EIther machine or hand |
10. | Any crib quilt May use a pre-cut kit or panel |
11. | Any quilted miniature, less than 23" x 36" |
12. | Any item made using the paper piecing technique Quilted or not quilted |
13. | Quilted article of clothing |
14. | Any quilted personal accessory E.g. purse, bag, shawl, etc. |
15. | Any quilted home accessory E.g. table runner, cushion, 2 place mats, etc. |
16. | Any fabric landscape - ready to hang |
17. | Any machine or hand embroidered wall hanging - ready to hang |
18. | Any quilted item using more than one technique |
19. | Any sample quilt block - assembled, not quilted |
20. | Men only class: any quilt or quilted item |
21. | Fair theme block, "Fields & Furrows" - unquilted Unfinished size 12 1/2" to be displayed squarely |
SPECIAL:
OAAS1. | Annual Hand Quilted Championship Quilt Please name your quilt pattern, if known. . |
OAAS2. | Annual Machine Quilted Championship Quilt |
Eligibility Rules and Regulations
General Conditions
A. Entries into the Hand Quilted Class must be solely made and hand quilted by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) to be eligible for this competition. Entries into the Machine Quilted Class must be solely made and machine quilted by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of Agriculture Societies (OAAS) to be eligible for this competition.
B. Entry quilts must be a minimum of 324" measured on the perimeter (smaller quilts will not be eligible to proceed to the next level of competition).
C. The winner's name and pattern to be displayed at the Fair on sign provided by OAAS.
D. Judging will occur at local fairs and district levels. A Provincial Grand Champion quilt will be selected at the Annual OAAS Convention.
E. Upon making an entry into the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Quilt Competition, the Exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional activities related to the competition.
F. The winning Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Champion Quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future District and/or Convention OAAS competition.
G. Machine Quilted Championship entry must have visible machine quilting.
GOLDEN YEARS
Section M
Sponsored by the Uxbridge Senior Citizens Club
CHAIRPERSON: Tess Dempster (905) 852-6515
Details may be subject to change. Please check for updates at uxbridgefair.ca
If you would like to be acknowledged as the oldest in the Golden Years Section or the youngest in the Handwork Section, then put your age on the fold-up portion of the exhibitor's tag.
NOTE: Seniors must obtain an exhibitor number from the Secretary. Seniors must be 60 years of age or over. Please see General Rules for more information. (page 6)
NOTE: All entries must include a sample of materials used.
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3, 4th: $2
Special prizes:
BETHESDA-REACH WOMEN'S INSTITUTE SPECIAL Prize: $25 Awarded to the overall points winner in the Golden Years Section. |
Classes:
1. | Handmade scarf, any medium (e.g. Woven, silk, knitted) |
2. | Knitted child's sweater |
3. | One pair of knitted socks or slippers. |
4. | An article of sewing |
5. | Artifical flowers arrangede in a teacup |
6. | Any article constructed of wood (no kits) |
7. | Any craft made with a grandchild Please note age of child on back of entry tag |
8. | Any quilted article Smaller than 0.5 meter in any direction |
9. | Any handcrafted card with theme "Fields & Furrows" Not computer generated, NO envelope |
10. | Copy our in writing the poem This class is dedicated to the memory of Joye Cornell |
SPECIAL NEEDS
Section NSN
Sponsored by Maggie McCreath
CHAIRPERSON: Julia McDonald (905) 852-3403
Note: Support that is needed does not result in disqualification.
Details may be subject to change. Please check for updates at uxbridgefair.ca
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3, 4th: $2
JUNIOR: 21 years of age and under:
Please include age on back of entry tags
1. | Any handcrafted item crafted by an individual with special needs |
2. | Any baked item produced by an individual with special needs |
ADULT: Over 21 years of age:
3. | Any handcrafted item crafted by an individual with special needs |
4. | Any baked item produced by an individual with special needs |