Welcome to the 150th Dresden Exhibition!
The Dresden Agricultural Society would like to extend a warm welcome to exhibitors and patrons of all ages. The membership delegated the Board of Directors to provide the town of Dresden with the 150th Dresden Exhibition. When you come to this year's Dresden Exhibition, you will notice more new changes to the grounds. We have been busy to give you new and updated facilities. The exhibits will once again be displayed proudly in the old Slot Building. The board along with our community partners hope you enjoy what we've been up to. A big thank you to all who are involved in making the 150th year successful. Follow us on social media for a complete list of events.
Dresden Agricultural Society
RULES & REGULATIONS
Entries open starting March 1, 2025. Entries close 5pm July 23th, 2025.
TO ENTER GO TO: https://www.assistexpo.ca/dresden-ag-society
If you require any assistance with your entries, please email Dresden_Fair@outlook.com. We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible.
- ALL exhibits are to be brought to DRESDEN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY (OLD DRESDEN SLOTS BUILDING)
- Exhibits will be accepted Monday July 21 (12-5pm), July 22 (12-5), July 23 (12-5pm). Judging will take place July 24, 2025 at 6pm.
- Exhibits must be removed from the EXHIBIT BUILDING between 9am-12 noon on Sunday July 27, 2025.
- No entry fees. 10% of prizes reserved by the fair.
- Exhibits must be complete and ready to be displayed when entering, otherwise refused
- Only one entry per class per exhibitor, unless otherwise specified.
- Photos submitted must not use any professional photography services.
- All manufactured goods must be the product of the exhibitor (manufacturers may exhibit through agents). All grains, seeds, fruit and vegetables must be grown by the exhibitor.
- No produce or any other article shall be exhibited in any manner or marked thereon or attached thereto by which the owner may be known or the exhibitor identified.
- In the absence of competition in any section, if the stock or article exhibited is of inferior quality, the judges are instructed to award only such premium as they deem the article deserves. They will execute their discretion as to whether they will award 1st, 2nd,3rd or any premium. The judge's decision is final. No protests allowed.
- No person will be allowed to act as a judge in the class in which they are exhibiting or are in any way interested in same.
- Any person who will interfere with the judges while in charge of looking after the Exhibition or interfere with the directors and parties who may be assisting directors or those who have anything to do with giving prizes, by using profanity or abusive language towards those discharging their duties will forfeit any prize money that may be due. No one without invitation by the director may be present during judging.
- In case an error occurs in the printing of the prize list, the directors have the power to rectify same.
- All professional exhibitors in fancy goods and any person dealing in these goods in a mercantile business are not eligible to accept prizes unless otherwise stated.
- Any discrepancies in prize payouts must be brought to the attention of the Secretary/Treasurer immediately upon receipt. All prize payout cheques must be cashed no later than September 30, 2025.
Dresden Exhibition Jr Ambassador Competition (previously the Dresden Exhibition Prince/Princess)
Jr Ambassador will be awarded to the top person in the aged 9-13 with the most points earned in exhibits entered in the following sections:
Jr Ambassador (9-13) Sections 5-23
Age is as of January 1, 2025. You must provide your date of birth and phone number when entering your exhibits online using Assist Expo. You must answer yes or no to being considered for the Jr Ambassador competition when entering. Winners must have a minimum of 30 points earned to qualify. Points for ribbons will be allocated as follows: 1st- 5, 2nd- 3, 3rd- 2, 4th-1. The winner must be available on Friday evening and exhibition events Saturday.
Dresden Exhibition Schedule of Events 2025
*schedule may be subject to change. please see www.dresdenex.com for updates
| Friday July 25, 2025 | ||
4:30pm Exhibit Building Opens (Old Dresden Slot Building) 6pm Tractor Pull $20/person 10 and under free | ||
| Saturday July 26, 2025 | ||
| 9am Exhibit Building Opens (Old Dresden Slots Building) 9am-2:30 pm Soap Box Derby 10am - TBA 10am 4H Cattle Show with Breeding and Market Cattle show to follow 12pm - | ||
| Sunday July 27, 2025 | ||
| 9am-12 noon Pick up exhibits- all exhibits to be picked up by exhibitors and removed. | ||
Cattle
Saturday July 26, 2025 at 10:00am
All exhibitors must be 4-H members. Ontario Council membership cards will be only proof of membership accepted.
Calf must be their 2025 project animal born in 2024 or 2025. Dress code will consist of clean and tidy clothing.
Judging will commence after the 4-H Achievement program. Registration will take place in the morning upon arrival.
Class 2A -4-H Inter-County Program
Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $15, 4th: $10, 5th: $8 (10% kept by the fair)
Classes:
1I. | Intermediate Showmanship - Ages 14-16 |
1J. | Junior Showmanship - Ages 10-13 |
1N. | Novice Showmanship |
1S. | Senior Showmanship - Ages 17-21 |
Champion Showperson Prize: $40 | |
Reserve Showperson Prize: $20 | |
4. | Market Steer |
5. | Market Heifer |
Champion Market Prize: $40 | |
7. | Breeding Heifer Calf |
Reserve Champion Market Prize: $20 | |
8. | Breeding Heifer Yearling |
9. | Sr Heifer Yearling |
Champion Breeding Heifer Prize: $40 | |
Reserve Breeding Heifer Prize: $20 | |
Class 2B - Market Livestock
All steers will be hip-heighted the morning of the show. If you miss the hip height you will not be allowed to enter the show ring. Judging will commence after the 4-H programs. Market animals are not eligible for breeding heifer classes. Exhibitor may show/enter only 2 animals per class.
10% prize money will be retained by Dresden Agricultural Society.
Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $45, 3rd: $40, 4th: $35, 5th: $30 (10% kept by the fair)
Classes:
1. | Heavy Steer |
2. | Light Steer |
3. | Market Heifer |
Champion Market Animal / Reserve Prizes: 1st: $200, 2nd: $100 | |
Class 2C - Breeding Program
Show will consist of purebred and crossbred showing together. Papers must be shown upon registration. Tattoos may be checked on show day as well. Each bull over 1 year of age must be secured with a ring in the nose with a chain or rope attached. Calves shown in cow classes may be split and shown in the calf classes. Calves must be at least 4 months of age.
10% prize money will be retained by Dresden Agricultural Society.
Prizes: 1st: $55, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $45, 4th: $40, 5th: $35 (10% kept by the fair)
Classes:
1. | Bull Calf Born on or after January 1st, 2025 |
2. | Bull Jr Yearling Born April 1st, 2024 to December 31st, 2024 |
3. | Bull Sr Yearling Born January 1st, 2024 to March 31st, 2024 |
4. | Bull 2 yr old Born between January 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 |
Champion Bull Prize: $100 | |
6A. | Heifer Calf - January Born on or after January 1st, 2025 |
6B. | Heifer Calf Feb-Apr Born after February 1st, 2025 |
Reserve Champion Bull Prize: $50 | |
7. | Heifer Jr Yearling Born April 1st, 2024 to December 31st, 2024 |
8B. | Sr Yearlings Born February 1st, 2024 to March 31st, 2024 |
9. | Cow Born 2023 with natural 2025 Calf at Foot Born January 1st, 2023 to December 31st, 2023 |
10. | Cow born 2024 or before with natural 2025 calf at foot Born before December 31st, 2024 |
Champion Heifer Prize: $200 | |
11. | Breeder's Herd - Group of 4 Animals Bred by Exhibitor Prize: $60 (10% kept by the fair) Both sexes must be present and must have shown in previous classes. Limit 1 entry per exhibitor. At least 1 animal must be owned by the exhibitor. |
Reserve Champion Heifer Prize: $100 | |
Class 5 - Grain and Commercial Seed
One entry per section per exhibitor. Where applicable, place entries on a paper plate. Seed should be no more than one year old.Any entry found not to be grown by the exhibitor will be disqualified and not judged. Any entries not picked up before noon on Sunday will be discarded.
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $5, 5th: $3 (10% kept by the fair)
Grain:
1. | Wheat Sheaf Bundle Bundle- any variety 4-6 inch diameter |
2. | Tallest Soya bean stalks - 3 |
3. | Tallest Corn Stalk -3 |
4. | 3 best ears of corn any variety |
5. | 3 best ears of ornamental corn |
Beans:
6. | Bean stalks any variety - 3 |
7. | 1 lb bag of any variety of beans |
Hay & Straw:
8. | Mixed Hay 1/2 bale, any variety, named |
9. | Timothy Hay 1/2 bale, any variety, named |
10. | Alfalfa Hay 1/2 bale, any variety, named |
11. | Clover Hay 1/2 bale, any variety, named |
12. | Straw 1/2 bale |
Class 6 - Roots, Fruits, and Vegetables
One entry per class per exhibitor. All varieties must be named. All roots and vegetables to be shown with a 2" top and natural root. All entries are placed on a paper plate. Vegetables to be judged for neatness and uniformity. Any entry found not to be grown by the exhibitor will be disqualifed and not judged. Any entries not picked up by noon on Sunday will be discarded.
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $5, 5th: $3 (10% kept by the fair)
Classes:
1. | Cabbage - any variety 1 head |
2. | Carrots - 3 |
3. | Cauliflower - 1 head |
4. | Sweet Corn - 3 ears |
5. | Cucumber, pickling - 3 |
6. | English Cucumber - 3 |
7. | Kale - 3 stems |
8. | Lettuce - any variety 1 bunch or 1 head |
9. | Onions - any variety - 3 |
10. | Peas- any variety 1 pint |
11. | Green or Yellow Beans- 6 any variety |
13. | Sweet Peppers, any variety-3 |
14. | Greenhouse Peppers - 3 |
15. | Potatoes, any variety- 3 |
16. | Radishes, any variety-6 |
17. | Rhubarb - 5 stalks |
18. | Spinach, leaves - 5 |
19. | Beets, any variety-3 |
20. | Largest Red or Green Tomato |
21. | Greenhouse Tomato -3 |
22. | Zucchini, any variety-3 |
23. | Strawberries, any variety 1/2 pint |
24. | Blueberries, any variety 1/2 pint |
25. | Cherry or Grape tomatoes 1/2 pint |
26. | Raspberries, any variety 1/2 pint |
27. | Melon - any variety Display in a basket |
28. | SPECIAL CLASS - DISPLAY OF 5 DIFFERENT FRESH GARDEN PRODUCE |
Class 7 - Antiques
Antiques should be at least 50 years old, and condition is considered. One entry per section per exhibitor. All showcases will be locked. However, DAS cannot be held responsible for damaged or missing articles. All items are entered at exhibitor's risk. Articles will be removed by Director, and be picked up no later than noon Sunday.
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $5, 5th: $3 (10% kept by the fair)
Classes:
1. | Queen Elizabeth Memorabilia (NO SPOONS) |
2. | Handwritten letter |
3. | Wood Plane |
4. | Vegetable Slicer |
5. | Piece of Limoge China |
6. | Child Toddler Photo |
7. | Harmonica |
8. | Mens Cuff links |
9. | Ladies Earrings |
10. | Jar of Marbles |
Collections:
11. | Miniature Figurines - 3 (Red Rose/Salada) |
12. | Farming Magazines - 3 ex. Country Guide/ Farming Herald |
13. | Christmas Tree Ornaments -3 |
14. | Small Oil Cans - 3 |
15. | Property Tax Receipts - 3 |
Class 8 - Quilting
One entry per section, per exhibitor. Judges are instructed to eliminate any soiled or damaged work. Entry must be solely the work of the person entering the competition.
OAAS Competition Rules
- Entried must be soley made and quilted by the exhibitor and exhibited and judges at a local Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies to be eligible for this competition
- Entry quilts must be a minimun of 324" measured on the perimeter (smaller quilts will not be eligible to proceed to the next level of competition)
- The winner's name and patteren to be displayed at the Fair on sign provided by OAAS
- Judging will occur at local fairs and District level. A Provincial Grand Champion Quilt will be selected at the Annual OAAS Convention
- Upon making an entry into the Ontario Association of Agricultral Socities Champion Quilt Competition, the Exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional activities related to the competition.
- The winning Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Champion Quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future District and/or Convention OAAS competitions.
Any entries not picked up are NOT the responsibility of the Dresden Agricultural Society, and must be picked up before noon on Sunday.
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 (10% kept by the fair)
Special prizes:
NON-COMPETITION QUILTS Attention all quilt guilds, church groups and charity quilt groups. No competition between groups. Must be a full-size quilt. Show off your skills! | |
OAAS ANNUAL HAND QUILTED CHAMPIONSHIP QUILT | |
OAAS MACHINE-QUILTED QUILT COMPETITION |
Hand or Machine Quilting:
1. | Quilt ANY Technique hand quilted less than 324' perimeters |
2. | Quilt Top Quilt top pieced together no top stitching, top layer only |
3. | Quilted Casserole Hot pad or Sleep mask |
4. | Wall Hanging |
5. | My First Quilt (18 years and over) Any type of quilt. Must have top, batting, and backing. Can be machine quilted or hand quilted |
6. | Quilt made out of T Shirts |
7. | Cotton Pieced |
8. | Lap Quilt pieced or applique |
9. | Embroidered Quilt must have embroidered detail in the blocks |
10. | Table Runner |
11. | Scrap Quilt |
12. | Crib Quilt made from Denim pieces |
13. | Miniature quilt under 64' perimeter made from animal print or seasonal patterns blocks should be no bigger than three inches |
14. | Modern quilt colourful, geometric pattern |
15. | Memory Quilt quilt that has been for sentimental reasons |
16. | Quilt Top ONLY Ready to be quilted |
17. | Quilt - Machine quilted Pattern named Long Arm quilting accepted less than 324' perimeters |
18. | Sampler Quilt Prize: $0 |
JANET RICHARDS MEMORIAL QUILT Full sized Hand quilted ANY pattern named HAND QUILTED |
Class 9 - Culinary Arts
Only one entry per exhibitor per section. Entries are to be solely the work of the exhibitor. Baking to be shown on unbreakable plates in plastic bags. All baking/preserves must be homemade or will be disqualified. Remove all papers from baking. Jams, jellies, and canning can be in any size jar. Jars must be sealed and have new rings. All jars will be opened. NO WAX. Entries will be judged on appearance, taste, texture. No mixes, prepared filling or crust to be used. Entries not picked up will be discarded.
OAAS Competition Rules
BUTTER TART Competition
- 6 tarts - NO nuts or fruit of any kind (e.g. no pecans, raisins etc)
- Tarts must be full size - no mini or bite size tarts
- Tarts must be on a clean sturdy plate (no paper plate) inside of a clear plastic bag
- 1st prize winner to enter tarts in Ontario Agricultural Societies District competition. District winner to compete in Provincial competition
DISTRICT COMPETITION RULES:
1. The entrant must have won the butter tart competition at the local Fair/Exhibition to be eligible to enter the District Competition
2. The size of the tart must be full size
3. A total of 6 tarts will be required to be shown
4. Tarts must not contain fruit or nuts
5. Tarts must be on a clean sturdy plate inside a clear plastic bag with the exhibitor's name and address using the entry tag provided by Brigden Fair Culinary Crafts committee will provide details to the winner regarding an entry tag
6. Prize money to be paid by the District
PROVINCIAL COMPETITION RULES:
1. The entrant must have won the District Competition to be eligible to enter the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Competition at the convention.
2. In the case where the District winner is unable to send an entry to the convention then the 2nd prize district winner will be eligible to enter.
3. The size of the tart must be full size
4. A total of 6 tarts will be required to be shown
5. Tarts must not contain fruit or nuts
6. Tarts must be on a clean sturdy plate inside of a clear plastic bag with the exhibitor's name, address, and District represented using the entry tag provided
7. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entries will not be returned to exhibitor but will be placed for auction at the convention
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $5, 5th: $3 (10% kept by the fair)
Special prizes:
Bernardin Best Jam/Jelly Prize: $20 Must use Bernardin Pectin- classes 3,4,5,6 | |
Best of Show Home Canning Prize: $30 Judge's choice of best home canning. Classes 3 - 21 | |
Robin Hood Family Favourite Recipe Baking Contest Prize: $20 Judges choice of best homemade cake, muffins, or cookies. FLOUR LABEL INCLUDED | |
OAAS Butter tart Competition Full size tarts (3), no raisins or nuts included. Winner competes at District level. Please read above for Rules of Competition |
Honey:
1. | Honey- Pure, Ontario #1, White Liquid honey in two clear glass containers 500 grams (375 ml). Exhibitors of honey must be registered beekeepers and the exhibits shown by them |
Maple Syrup:
2. | Pure Maple Syrup, Ontario Grade A - Amber two (2) curved Kent style glass bottles (D&G #505188 Syrup Bottle with Handle), 250mL No identifying labels other than tag that will be provided when dropping off entry to Slot Building. |
Jams and Jellies Any Size jars:
3. | Strawberry Jam/Jelly cooked or freezer |
4. | Apple Jelly |
5. | Diabetic Jam (any kind) |
6. | Unusual Jam or jelly - any- include recipe |
7. | Any Chutney |
Canning:
8. | Peaches |
9. | Pears |
10. | Apple Sauce |
11. | Pickled Beets |
12. | Sweet Pickles |
13. | Dill Pickles |
14. | Bread and Butter Pickles |
15. | Corn Relish |
16. | Zucchini Relish |
17. | Sweet Relish |
18. | Chili Sauce |
19. | Salsa |
20. | Stewed Tomatoes |
21. | Any Pickled Veggie |
Yeast Breads:
All baking entries to be on a paper plate wrapped with saran wrap
22. | Raisin Bread - Machine made 1/2 loaf |
23. | Whole Wheat Dinner rolls - 3 |
24. | White Bread half loaf |
Quick Breads and Muffins:
25. | Lemon loaf - 1/2 loaf |
26. | Zucchini Loaf half loaf |
27. | Cinnamon buns (3) |
28. | Morning Glory Muffins - 3 |
29. | Sugar Free Muffins (3) Any Variety with recipe |
30. | Cornmeal Muffins - 3 |
Cakes:
31. | Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese icing 1/4 Cake receipe attached |
32. | Carrot cake with Cream Cheese icing 1/4 of cake |
33. | Coffee cake with crumb topping 1/4 cake |
Pies and Tarts:
Pies to be baked in a pot pie foil pan 4.5 inches
34. | Oatmeal pie |
35. | Cherry pie |
36. | Raisin Pie |
37. | Coconut Tarts |
38. | Butter Tarts with nuts and raisins |
Cookies and Squares:
39. | Peanut Butter cookies - 3 |
40. | Sugar Cookies decorated - 3 |
41. | Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - 3 |
42. | Chocolate Chip Cookies - 3 |
43. | Iced Brownies, - 3 with recipe |
44. | Date squares - 3 |
45. | Vegan Date Brownies - 3 |
46. | Unbaked Squares - 3 any variety NO Rice Krispies |
MEN ONLY:
47. | MEN ONLY - Muffins any variety 3 |
48. | MEN ONLY - Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies 3 |
49. | MEN ONLY - Iced Chocolate Cake single layer |
Candy:
50. | Peanut Brittle - 5 pieces |
51. | Chocolate Pretzles 5 |
52. | Fudge - Any flavour 5 pieces recipe included |
Class 10 - Needle Arts/Handcrafts
One entry per section per exhibitor. Items may be entered for 2 (two) consecutive years only. Articles may be used; however, any soiled or damaged entries will be discarded. Material samples must be attached to every entry tag. Entries are to be solely the work of the exhibitor
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $5, 5th: $3 (10% kept by the fair)
Knitting:
1. | Lap Afghan |
2. | Knitted Pullover |
3. | Knitted Toy or Finger Puppet |
4. | Knitted Adult Hat |
5. | Poncho |
6. | Any article of lace knitting |
7. | Canadian Campaign for Wool- Any knitted item with handspun wool. Yarn must be produced in Kent or Lambton County (attach skein label), fiber content, farm where sourced. |
Crocheting:
8. | Baby Afghan, crocheted (40" x 45") |
9. | Cowl with matching Headband Child or Adult |
10. | Poncho or shawl, crocheted |
11. | Bed Spread 60' by 80' |
12. | Two crocheted dish clothes |
13. | Set of Coasters or Hot pad |
Sewing:
14. | Set of 3 Storage Baskets |
15. | Apron made from Denim Jeans |
16. | Passport Holder |
17. | Pair of Lavender bags |
18. | A set of Food Bowl Covers from Fabric |
19. | A pair of Lanyards |
20. | A set of Fabric Shoelaces |
21. | A Hoop Wall storage Organizer |
22. | Reusable produce bags - 2 |
23. | Pair of oven mitts or pot holders |
24. | Any item sewn using the fair theme "Sewing, Sowing and Growing" Use any type of needle art to depict fair theme. Except quilting. |
Miscellaneous Crafts:
25. | Macrame - any article |
26. | Handmade jewellery created from old jewellery |
27. | Handmade Wine Glass Charms - 4 |
28. | Indigenous crafts - any item |
29. | Origami - any item |
30. | Calligraphy - any item |
31. | Upcycle Pincushin |
Class 11 - Fine Arts
One entry per section per exhibitor. All paintings/drawings must be framed or mounted and ready to hang. All paintings/articles must be new. Any article exhibited found not to be current work of exhibitor will be disqualified and not judged. All paintings must have class and exhibitor on the back of the work, in case of lost tag.
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $5, 5th: $3 (10% kept by the fair)
Oil/Acrylic:
1. | Fair Theme Any subject depicting "Sewing, Sowing and Growing" |
2. | Sunrise over Water |
3. | Flowers or Birds |
4. | Any Subject not Listed |
Water Colour:
5. | Landscape |
6. | Still Life |
7. | Any subject not listed |
Acrylic Paint:
8. | Any subject handpainted on a wooden plaque - max. 11"X14" |
9. | Garden Sign, hand painted |
10. | Acrylic Pour Painting |
Drawing:
11. | Zendoodle Use pencil or charcoal |
12. | Favourite Picture Any item using pencil, charcoal, pastels, chalk |
13. | Fair Theme "Sewing, Sowing and Growing" Pen and ink. |
14. | Any subject not listed |
Woodworking:
18. | A carving of any kind No Kits. Should be stained and finished. |
19. | Wooden Plant Holder No Kits. Should be stained and finished. |
20. | Bird House not store bought and decorated |
21. | Any item using a lathe/turning technique |
22. | Any item of Wood Burning |
Class 12 - Photography
One entry per section per exhibitor. All snapshots must be mounted on Bristol board or construction paper. No matting. Please leave a border so the entry can be properly displayed.
Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $7 (10% kept by the fair)
Classes:
1. | Fair Theme Photo depicting fair theme- "Sewing, Sowing and Growing" |
Adult Categories:
2. | Community event |
3. | People serving Others |
4. | Barn Quilts set of 4 |
5. | Agricultural photo with caption |
6. | Sunrise or Sunset |
7. | Closeup of insects |
8. | Farm Animals |
9. | Rural road Winter Scene |
10. | Antique Machinery |
11. | Vacant Buildings |
12. | Northern Lights |
13. | Wildlife |
14. | Any photo of the four different seasons |
15. | Chatham Kent sunset over water |
16. | Caption of a Horse race |
17. | Stained Glassed Windows |
18. | Favorite place |
19. | Reflections in Water, Glass, Mirror or snow Minimum 4 photos |
Junior Photography- Kids only ages14 and under:
20. | Silly Faces |
21. | Country Animals |
22. | Insects or flowers |
23. | Playing with Water |
24. | Fun at a Fair Event |
Class 13 - Horticulture
Participants to be 15 years of age and over. Exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor. Must be in a pot, vase, basket or other suitable container. ********THIS CLASS CAN BE BROUGHT TO THE BUILDING THE DAY OF JUDGING JULY 24, 2025 BETWEEN NOON AND 3 PM.*********
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $5, 5th: $3 (10% kept by the fair)
Cut Flowers:
1. | Petunia, any variety- 3 stems |
2. | Marigolds,small any variety- 3 stems |
3. | Rose, any variety-1 bloom |
4. | Roses, miniature - 3 blooms |
5. | Roses in arrangement with 1 candle |
6. | Gladioli mixed colours-3 spikes |
7. | Dahlia, any variety-3 blooms |
8. | Gaillardia-3 stems |
9. | Hollyhocks-3 stems |
10. | Sunflowers- 2 stems |
11. | Cosmos- 3 sprays |
12. | Salvia- 3 spikes any colour |
Potted Plants:
13. | Begonia in bloom- 1 |
14. | Impatiens - 6 inch pot |
15. | Hanging Outdoor Container no more than 3 varieties |
16. | Coleus-1 |
17. | Hibiscus- 1 |
18. | NonFlowering House plant |
19. | Orchid |
20. | Ivy- potted, any variety |
21. | Foilage |
Arrangements:
22. | Arrangement or Boquet in a Kitchen Utensil |
23. | Arrangement in a cup and saucer |
24. | Arrangement or Boquet in an Odd or Unusual Container |
25. | "Sunny Days" using Shades of Pink and a variety of flowers, design an arrangement no higher than 12" height or width |
26. | MEN ONLY- any floral arrangement purchased for your significant other Flowers will be donated to Fairfield Place and Sydenham Residence |
Class 14 - Scarecrow and Garden Sculpture
Minimum size is 4' tall. Maximum height is 8' tall. Scarecrow(s)/Garden sculpture and props must fit in a 5' x 5' area. The entire structure of the exhibit is the dimension of the scarecrow/garden sculpture entry- not the dimension of the actual scarecrow. Your exhibit may include more than one figure.The scarecrow(s/sculpture) must be prepared to sit or stand on its own props within the area.Rubber, plastic or store-bought masks are not allowed in the category.Scarecrow construction MUST include straw or hay.Set up of scarecrows will be during the normal time allotted for exhibits.When designing your scarecrow/garden sculpture, please keep in mind that this is a family event. Please no political, religious, or excessively violent scarecrows. DAS reserves the right not to accept any scarecrow/garden sculpture that is deemed to be unacceptable.
Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $15 (10% kept by the fair)
Classes:
1. | Fair Theme Design a scarecrow or garden sculpture depicting this year's theme "Sewing, Sowing and Growing" |
Class 15 - Children
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $7, 4th: $5, 5th: $3
Pre-School:
1. | My Hand and Foot prints |
2. | Lego painting |
3. | Marble rolling |
4. | Egg Carton Caterpillar |
5. | Noodle Necklace |
Kindergarten:
7. | Utensil prints to depict nature |
8. | Animal made from empty paper rolls |
9. | Paper plate Monster |
10. | Shape stamps |
Grades 1-2:
11. | Butterfly Art |
12. | Leaf Art |
13. | Hero Drawing (Marker or Pencil Crayon) |
14. | Beaded bracelet |
15. | Draw or paint your favorite animal |
Grades 3-4:
16. | Make a poster to illustrate the fair theme- "Sewing, Sowing and Growing" Use words of different sizes, logos, pictures, and colours |
17. | Farm scene Painting |
18. | 2D flowers |
19. | Bird house from recycled materials |
20. | Northern Lights |
21. | Clay animal sculpture |
22. | Shape Mobile |
23. | Penmanship Print the lines below "Whoever is happy will make others happy too." |
Grades 5-6:
24. | Colour Wheel |
25. | Point of View Art |
26. | A black and white Dresden Agricultural Society 150 years picture |
30. | Stain Glass Any colour boarder with Tissue paper in the middle |
31. | Penmanship - CURSIVE write the words below "You will never find a rainbow if you are always looking down" |
Grades 7-8:
32. | Abstract Art |
33. | Butterfly Art |
34. | Black and White drawing of an animal |
35. | Penmanship-Cursive Write the lines below Success is no accident |
Class 16 - Hobby
One entry per section per exhibitor. Open to exhibitors age 10-99+ years of age. Any article exhibited must be the work of exhibitor.
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $5, 5th: $3 (10% kept by the fair)
Classes:
1. | Stained Glass item |
2. | Article made of Driftwood or Woodworking |
3. | Art made with beach glass, stone or pebbles |
4. | Article of Latch Hook |
5. | Sewn item book mark with pen holder or lanyard |
6. | Decorated Hat or Shoe |
7. | Handmade Pet bandana in Halloween Fabric print |
8. | Craft of your choice |
9. | Any article made from Denim |
10. | Recycled Craft |
11. | Make a case for any mobile device Let your imagination go wild. Use stickers, paint, jewels glitter and so much more to show your creativity. |
12. | Book carrier out of a t shirt |
13. | Dream Catcher make from any medium |
14. | Macrame or Woven Wall Hanging |
15. | Any craft starting with a Glass jar or bottle for Halloween |
16. | Jewellery any medium - can be bracelet, necklace etc. |
17. | Adult Colouring Page Your best colour art therapy |
18. | Artilce of paper mache |
19. | Braided Rug |
20. | Halloween Wreath |
Class 17 - 4-H & Cloverbuds
The Dresden Agricultural Society is proud to sponsor several 4-H clubs and offer 4-H exhibit classes. 4-H offers a Clover Bud program for ages 6-8 and a youth program for ages 9-21. These programs offer opportunities for personal development and leadership through hands on projects. 4-H is a volunteer run program with local policies and programs organized by the Chatham Kent 4-H Association.
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $5, 4th: $3, 5th: $1 (10% kept by the fair)
Classes:
1. | Any project completed in Cloverbuds Be creative. |
2. | Collage of your 4H project animal |
3. | Animal or Farm Equipment made with crops grown in chatham kent |
4. | Any item made in 4H wood working classes |
5. | Wooden Flower Pot Holder |
6. | One jar of canned food |
7. | Photograph of your favorite 4-H activity Mounted on card stock or construction paper. Label the activity |
8. | 4H Logo made of beans and legumes |
9. | 4-H Educational Displays- must be no larger than 92cm w x 92cm h x 31cm d Prize: $30 (10% kept by the fair) All displays must be entered via Assist Expo by 4H leader. Display must be set up on Wednesday by 5pm |
10. | Farm Toy Club display The display must be worked on at your 4H meeting nights, it can still be a work in progress |
11. | Collage of Bike safety |
12. | Any project completed at Lego/Engineering Club |
Class 18 - Junior Horticulture
Participants to be 14 years of age or under. Entries must be displayed in pot, vase, basket or other suitable container.
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $5, 5th: $3 (10% kept by the fair)
Classes:
1. | Any Day Lily - 3 |
2. | Petunias any variety all the same colour in a glass - 3 |
3. | Rose, best single bloom |
4. | Mini Roses, different colours- 3 stems |
5. | Sunflower, biggest head |
6. | Sunflower, smallest head |
7. | Bouquet using a piece of DriftWood |
8. | Centerpiece for Halloween or Special Occasion no more than 8' any direction |
9. | 1 Floating Flower with or without foliage |
10. | Bouquet in a mug with 3 different kinds of flowers |
11. | Minature Fairy Garden Not acceeding 18' any direction including container |
12. | Fair Theme "Sewing, Sowing and Growing" |
Class 19 - Youth Quilting
*** A quilt MUST be 2 or more layers of fabric stitched together by hand, machine, or tied. NO EXCEPTIONS.
One entry per section, per exhibitor. Judges are instructed to eliminate any soiled or damaged work. Entry must be solely the work of the person entering the competition. ALL entries must be new. Any entries not picked up are NOT the responsibility of the Dresden Agricultural Society, they must be picked up no later than noon on Sunday.
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 (10% kept by the fair)
Age 12 and Under - Crib Size or Larger:
1. | My First Quilt (Ages 12 and under) Any design. Can be tied, hand quilted, or machine quilted. Must be 3 layers- top, batting, and backing |
2. | My First Quilt (Ages 13-17) Any design. Can be tied, hand quilted, or machine quilted. Must be 3 layers- top, batting, and backing |
3. | Quilted Tablet Case |
4. | Tied Quilt |
5. | Quilted item of your choice |
6. | Lap quilt from scrapes or t shirt |
7. | 2 Quilted placemats |
8. | A Quilted Halloween cushion |
Class 20 - Junior Culinary Arts
Open to youth ages 15 and under. Only one entry per exhibitor per section. Entries are to be solely the work of the exhibitor. Baking to be shown on unbreakable plates in plastic bags. All baking/preserves must be homemade or will be disqualified. No peanut butter or nuts. Remove all papers from baking. Entries will be judged on appearance, taste, texture. No mixes, prepared filling or crust to be used. Entries not picked up will be discarded.
OAAS RULES
Cookie Competition:
Open to all Youth up to age 15 as of December 1st, One entry per exhibitor only - NO GROUP ENTRY. Entry must consist of 6 cookies displayed on a clean, sturdy, disposable plate. Cookies to be no larger than 2.5" and no smaller than 2". Consent to publish must be signed. 1st prize winner to enter cookies in Ontario Agricultural Societies District Competition. District winner to compete in Provincal competition.
District Competition:
1. The winner from each Fair/Exhibition will be eligible to enter at the District Competition
2. District entry must consist of 6 cookies displayed on a clean, sturdy plate inside of a clear plastic bag with the exhibitor's name and address using the entry tag provided.
3. Plain chocolate chip cookies, with no nuts, must be no larger than 2.5" and no smaller than 2"
4. Prize money to be paid by the District.
Provincial Competition:
1.The entrant must be the winner from the District Competition
2. In the case where the District winner is unable to send an entry to the convention, then the 2nd place District winner will be eligible to enter.
3. The entry for the Provincial must consist of 6 cookies displayed on a clean, sturdy plate inside of a clear plastic bag with the exhibitor's name, address and District represented using the entry tag provided.
4. Plain chocolate chip cookies, with no nuts are to be no larger than 2.5" and no smaller than 2"
ALL BAKING ENTRIES TO BE ON A PAPER PLATE COVERED WITH SARAN WRAP
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $5, 5th: $3 (10% kept by the fair)
Yeast Breads - Home made:
On a paper plate wrapped in saran wrap
1. | Oven baked Pretzel - 1 |
2. | Hedgehog Rolls - 3 with recipe 3 white or brown |
3. | Baked Pizza Crust 1 small 6 - 8 inches |
Quick Breads and Muffins:
4. | Banana bread - 1/2 loaf |
5. | Double Chocolate Chip Muffins - 3 |
6. | Blueberry Muffins - 3 |
Sweets and Treats:
7. | Healthy Energy Bar -3 with recipe |
8. | Chocolate Brownies iced - 3 |
9. | No Cook Squares or Cookies ** NO RICE KRISPIES** |
10. | Peanut Butter Cookies- 3 |
11. | Favourite Fudge - 3 |
12. | Cake Pops any variety 3 small |
13. | Animal made out of Hot Dogs |
14. | Salad - Can be pasta, mixed greens or fruit Make a salad with at least 3 items. Display in a bowl. |
15. | ** SPECIAL CLASS ** Candy Kabobs Judged on appearance - please include AGE on your Exhibitors Tag |
OAAS Plain Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition OAAS rules are posted above. Winner competes at District Level |
Class 21 - Teddy Bear
One Teddy Bear per class per person.
Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $5, 4th: $3 (10% kept by the fair)
Teddy Bears:
1. | Career Teddy |
2. | Valentine Teddy |
3. | Best Dressed Teddy for a Special Occasion |
4. | Shaggiest Teddy |
5. | Oldest Vintage Teddy |
6. | Most Unusual Stuffie |
7. | Stuffie depicting Fair Theme "Sewing, Sowing and Growing" |
Class 22 - Christmas Decor
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $5, 5th: $3 (10% kept by the fair)
Classes:
1. | Christmas Star - Any medium |
2. | Angel any medium |
3. | Fabric Giftbox |
4. | Handcrafted Christmas stocking giftcard holder |
5. | Christmas Gnome |
6. | Patchwork Christmas Tree ornaments - 6 |
7. | Table topper or Table Runner |
8. | Wreath any medium |
9. | Christmas Center Piece 8 x 10 |
Class 23 - Scrapbooking and Card Making
1. No kits or Computer generated Scrapbook pages or cards unless requested.
2. All Scrapbook pages must be mounted on a single page exception in 2 page layout categories. No pocket pages
3. Scrapbook pages must be 12 x 12 with protective sleeves
4. Cards only no envelopes unless requested
5. Card collections must be mounted on bristle board or cardstock from the exhibitor.
6. One entry per person per category
7. Amateurs only - No store owners, designers, representatives or professionals
8. Committee decisions are final
9. Disqualified entries will not be displayed
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $5, 5th: $3 (10% kept by the fair)
One Page Layout:
1. | Memorial Event |
2. | Hobbies |
3. | Baby Photos |
4. | School reunion |
5. | Favourite Animal |
6. | Fair Theme "Sewing, Sowing and Growing" |
Two Page layout (2 page layout, taped or attached together):
7. | Family Vacation |
8. | Special Occasion |
9. | Favourite Farm Animal |
10. | Sunrise or Sunset |
11. | Seasons |
Cards - Open:
12. | Any Topic |
13. | Sympathy card |
14. | Birthday Card |
15. | Christmas Card |
16. | Get well Card |
17. | 3D or Pop-Up Card |
18. | Special Occasion |
19. | Agricultural Themed Card |
YOUTH 18 and Under:
20. | Birthday 3D card |
21. | Graduation Card |
22. | Agricultural Themed Card |
Class 24 - Seniors 60+
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $5, 5th: $3 (10% kept by the fair)
Classes:
1. | 1 Page of adult colouring |
2. | Handmade Gift |
3. | A crocheted/knitted Stuffie |
4. | Wall Hanging |
5. | Any sewn item |
6. | Handmade Garden Gnome |
7. | Framed photo of Siblings |
NEW THIS YEAR
BABY PHOTO CONTEST
RULES
1. Submit a 4' by 6' AMATEUR photo of your child, born between July 31, 2024 and June 30th of 2025
2. Photos will be displayed at the Fair in the Exhibit building from 3pm on Friday July 25, 2025 till July 27th at 2 pm
3. Guests of the Fair will be eligible to vote by secret ballot for their favourite photo
4. Ballots will be counted after 2 pm on Sunday July 27, 2025
5. Prize will be awarded for the photo with the most votes. The winner will be contacted via phone
6. Photos may be handed in on Monday 21 - Wednesday 23 from 12 - 5pm
7. The Childs name and birth date must be on the back of the photo and an entry tag must be completed in full
8. Photos can be picked up Sunday July 27, 2025 after 4 pm in the Slot building
