WELCOME TO THE 149TH
DRESDEN FAIR

"A NEED FOR SPEED"

July 26, 27 2024

Welcome to the 149th 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 149th 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 149th year successful. Follow us on social media for a complete list of events.

Dresden Agricultural Society

RULES & REGULATIONS

Entries open starting March 1, 2024. Entries close midnight July 24th, 2024.

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 22 (12-5pm), July 23 (12-5), July 24 (12-5pm). Judging will take place July 25, 2024 at 6pm.
Exhibits must be removed from the EXHIBIT BUILDING between 9am-12 noon on Sunday July 28, 2024.
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, 2024.

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, 2024. 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 2024

*schedule may be subject to change. please see www.dresdenex.com for updates

Friday July 26, 2024
3pm - Entry to fair TBA 6:30pm Tractor Pull- $20/person, Kids 10 & under- Free

Saturday July 27, 2024
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 - Flat Track racing
Sunday July 28, 2024
9am-12 noon Pick up exhibits- all exhibits to be picked up by exhibitors and removed.

Cattle

Saturday July 27, 2024 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 2024 project animal born in 2023 or 2024. 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, 2024
2.	Bull Jr Yearling Born April 1st, 2023 to December 31st, 2023
3.	Bull Sr Yearling Born January 1st, 2023 to March 31st, 2023
4.	Bull 2 yr old Born between January 1st, 2022 and December 31st, 2022
Champion Bull Prize: $100
6A.	Heifer Calf - January Born on or after January 1st, 2024
6B.	Heifer Calf Feb-Apr Born after February 1st, 2024
Reserve Champion Bull Prize: $50
7.	Heifer Jr Yearling Born April 1st, 2023 to December 31st, 2023
8B.	Sr Yearlings Born February 1st, 2023 to March 31st, 2023
9.	Cow Born 2022 with natural 2024 Calf at Foot Born January 1st, 2022 to December 31st, 2022
10.	Cow born 2023 or before with natural 2024 calf at foot Born before December 31st, 2023
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 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 Bundle- any variety
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 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 of 3 Display in a basket
28.	NEW SPECIAL CLASS - CLASSIC VEGETABLE POT ROAST In a roasting pan, please display the vegetables included when making your stew

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.	1 Set Salt and Pepper Shakers
2.	Camera
3.	Wall Mounted Pencil Sharpener
4.	School Class Photo
5.	Ink Well and Dip Pen
6.	Transistor Radio
7.	Ladies Hat
8.	Minute Minder Kitchen Timer
9.	Covered Cheese Keeper
10.	Gents Tobacco Smoking Pipe

Collections:

11.	Rolling Pins - 3
12.	Wall Mounted wooden Match Holders - 3
13.	Shoe Horns - 3 pieces
14.	Comic Books - 3
15.	Milk Bottles - 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/Machine Quilting:

1.	Mixed Quilt - a combination of appliqued and embroidered
2.	Quilt Top Quilt top pieced together no top stitching, top layer only
3.	Quilted Cushion - For Special Occasion
4.	Table Runner
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.	Tied Quilt Must have top, batting, and backing.

Machine Quilting:

7.	Cotton Pieced
8.	Appliqued
9.	Embroidered Quilt must have embroidered detail in the blocks
10.	Quilted Wall Hanging

Hand/Machine Quilting:

11.	Crib Quilt - Pre Printed Cloth
12.	Lap Quilt - Made from scraps
13.	Miniature quilt under 64' perimeter 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 Not Done Any quilt not finished.
17.	Fair Theme Quilt Any quilt that depicts "Need for Speed" example : Tractor, ATV, Lightening McQueen, anything that has four wheels
18.	Charity Quilt Prize: $0 The Quilts entered in this class, will be donated to Local Charities -- exhibitors must agree Not eligible for prizes
JANET RICHARDS MEMORIAL QUILT full size in the Underground Railroad, Dresden Plate, Log Cabin pattern HAND QUILTED $100 for the first place Quilt ONLY

Class 9 - Culinary Arts

Rules: NO PEANUTS OR PEANUT BUTTER TO BE USED IN ANY ENTRY

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:

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
must be pure honey from floral sources in their apiaries.
Entry must be made solely by the person or family entering the competition. No identifying label other than label supplied when dropping entry off at the Slot Building.

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.	Blueberry Jam/jelly cooked or freezer
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.	Cucumber 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.

White Bread - Machine made

1/2 loaf

23.

Whole Wheat Bread

1/2 loaf

24.

Banana Nut Loaf

half loaf

Quick Breads and Muffins:

25.	Lemon Poppyseed loaf - 1/2 loaf
26.	Zucchini Pineapple Loaf half loaf
27.	Cinnamon buns (3)
28.	Carrot Muffins - 3
29.	Sugar Free Muffins (3) Any Variety with recipe
30.	Raisin Bran Muffins - 3

Cakes:

31.

Pineapple Upsidedown Cake

1/4 Cake

32.

Banana cake

1/4 of cake

33.

Bundt Cake/ any Variety

1/4 cake

Pies and Tarts:

Pies to be baked in a pot pie foil pan 4.5 inches

34.	Blueberry pie
35.	Pumpkin pie
36.	Apple Pie
37.	Sweet potato pie
38.	Lemon Tarts

Cookies and Squares:

39.	Hermit cookies - 3
40.	Maple Cookies - 3
41.	Oatmeal Cookies - 3
42.	Chocolate Chip Cookies - 3
43.	Blonde 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 - Brownies 3

Candy:

50.	Classic Caramels - 5
51.	Dipped Cherries 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.	Afghan, knitted, any kind (40" x 45")
2.	Knitted Cardigan Button, zippered or belted
3.	Adult sized pair knitted socks
4.	Childs Hat
5.	Baby set 2 pieced sweater with bonnet, socks or booties knitted
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.	Hat, crocheted Child or Adult
10.	Poncho or shawl, crocheted
11.	Tote or beach bag, crocheted
12.	Two crocheted dish clothes
13.	A pair of doilies

Sewing:

14.	Sewn reusable grocery bag
15.	Any sleep wear item sewn
16.	Ladies article of clothing
17.	Round 60" table cloth
18.	Baby receiving blanket
19.	Cross stitch or Needlepoint, any item/no pictures
20.	Bib for a baby any style
21.	Doll dress - outfit any medium
22.	Appliqued cushion cover
23.	Pair of oven mitts
24.	Any item sewn using the fair theme "Need for Speed" 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 Wooden Wind chime
28.	Indigenous crafts - any item
29.	Origami - any item
30.	Calligraphy - any item
31.	Painted bottle or jar

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 "Need for Speed"
2.	Scene depicting Night time
3.	Flowers or Birds
4.	Any Subject not Listed

Water Colour:

5.	Animals
6.	Landscape
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.	Still life Any item using pencil, charcoal, pastels
13.	Fair Theme "Need for Speed" Pen and ink.
14.	Any subject not listed

Woodworking:

18.	A carving of any kind No Kits. Should be stained and finished.
19.	Serving Tray or Charcuterie Board No Kits. Should be stained and finished.
20.	Wooden toy not store bought
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 minimum 1” 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- "Need for Speed"

Adult Categories:

2.	Sporting event
3.	A Scene related to Dresden's History
4.	Water Towers
5.	Agricultural photo with caption
6.	Sky Views
7.	Closeup of cats
8.	Cattle
9.	Rural road in Fall time
10.	Antique Machinery
11.	Old Windmills
12.	Clouds before a Thunderstorm
13.	Humming Birds
14.	Any photo of the four different seasons
15.	Chatham Kent sunset over water
16.	Horses in motion
17.	Stained Glassed Windows
18.	Favorite park
19.	Reflections in Water, Glass, Mirror or snow Minimum 4 photos

Junior Photography- Kids only ages14 and under:

20.	Landmarks of Chatham Kent
21.	Barnyard Babies
22.	Insects ie Bees, Butterflies, Spiders
23.	Generations Child, Parent, Grandparent Minimum of 3 Generations
24.	Fair Theme "Need for Speed" Antique Automobiles

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.

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.	Geranium in bloom- 1
16.	Coleus-1
17.	Hibiscus- 1
18.	Healing House plant
19.	African Violet
20.	Ivy- potted, any variety
21.	Herb garden in a container- minimum 3 types, labelled

Arrangements:

22.	Arrangement using Toy Truck or Tractor
23.	Cemetary Saddle under 8" high
24.	Arrangement of Roadside Weeds no higher than 18"
25.	"Sunny Days" using Shades of Yellow 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 "Need for Speed"

Class 15 - Children

For complete rules for Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Poster competition, go to District and Provincial Competition Rules (oaasfairs.com)

Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $7, 4th: $5, 5th: $3

Pre-School:

1.	My best colouring
2.	Make a finger painting
3.	Mud pie painted in a tin pie plate
4.	Nature Crayon Rubbing
5.	Tire track painting

Kindergarten:

7.	Shape stamp painting using different shapes ie, lego, paper towel rolls dip in paint and stamp it onto a piece of paper
8.	Shape Farm Animal Art
9.	Paper plate Automobile
10.	Flower painting

Grades 1-2:

11.	Rainbow Art
12.	Pipe cleaner tractor
13.	Hero Drawing (Marker or Pencil Crayon)
14.	Painted Rocks
15.	Draw or paint your favorite animal

Grades 3-4:

16.

Make a poster to illustrate the fair theme- "Need for Speed"

Use words of different sizes, logos, pictures, and colours

17.	Farm scene Painting
18.	Magazine Animal collage
19.	Noodle jewlery
20.	Stamped Tractor painting
21.	Clay animal sculpture
22.	Farm animal Acrostic Poem
23.	Penmanship Print the lines below "Your only limit is your Mind. Speed doesn't matter. Forward is Forward"

Grades 5-6:

24.

A symbolic Painting that represents Chatham Kent

25.

A poem about farming.

26.

A black and white animal drawing

30.

Yarn Painting

Draw an outline of something that reminds you of Speed, and fill it in with yarn

31.

Penmanship - CURSIVE

write the words below

"You can learn something new everyday, only if you listen to what is around you"

Grades 7-8:

32.	Boquet of paper flowers
33.	Dream catcher
34.	Friendship bracelet
35.	Penmanship-Cursive Write the lines below Success doesn't come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do Consistently

YOUTH POSTER COMPETITIONS

Poster promoting the fair. Name and date of fair clearly visible. Hand drawn on minimum 8.5 x 11” paper to maximum 11 x 17 without borders. Must be mounted on cardstock or Bristol board with 2” border. Winner will move on to District level at OAAS.

Specials:

1701.

JR POSTER COMPETITION -Youth up to Grade 4

Poster promoting the fair. Name and date of fair clearly visible. Hand drawn on minimum 8.5 x 11" paper to
maximum 11 x 17 without borders. Must be mounted on cardstock or bristol board with 2" border. Winner willmove on to District level at OAAS

1702.

INTERMEDIATE POSTER COMPETITION- Grade 5-8

1703.

SENIOR POSTER COMPETITION- Grade 9-12

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
3.	Art made with beach glass
4.	Article of Latch Hook
5.	Sewn item pin cushion or a pot holder
6.	Pebble or stone art
7.	Homemade Candle item
8.	A mould of Animal Tracks
9.	Knotted fleece blanket
10.	Stone Jewellery
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.	Any item made with Chalk Paint
13.	Dream Catcher make from any medium
14.	Macrame or Woven Wall Hanging
15.	Decorated Bird House
16.	Jewellery any medium - can be bracelet, necklace etc.
17.	Adult Colouring Page Your best colour art therapy
18.	Stenciling Item
19.	Tie dye article of clothing
20.	A craft made using a piece of sports equipment

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.	Wooden foot stool
5.	Wooden Flower Pot Holder
6.	One jar of canned food
7.	Photograph of your favorite 4-H activity Photo should be 8 x 10 and mounted on card stock or construction paper. Label the activity and why it was so memorable.
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 for Grandma in a toy wagon
8.	"Most Magical Center Piece" including your favourite Disney Characters
9.	1 Floating Flower with or without foliage
10.	Bouquet in a mug with 3 different kinds of flowers
11.	Save the Environment Any flower arrangement in a recycled container
12.	Fair Theme "Need for Speed" Any arrangment made from wild flowers out in the country displayed in a toy Tractor or Automobile

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 13 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 14-17) Any design. Can be tied, hand quilted, or machine quilted. Must be 3 layers- top, batting, and backing
3.	Scrap Quilt
4.	Tied Quilt
5.	A miniature Quilt under 64" perimeter, Quilt blocks 3" and under single quilt block is NOT a miniature quilt
6.	Design a Lap Quilt using T Shirts
7.	A quilted wall hanging or quilted table topper no larger than 12 x 24 for Thanksgiving
8.	A patchwork 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

Oven baked Pretzel - 1

Whole Wheat Bread

1/2 loaf

Gluten Free bread

1/2 loaf

Quick Breads and Muffins:

4.	Lemon bread - 1/2 loaf
5.	Carrot Muffins - 3
6.	Blueberry Muffins - 3

Sweets and Treats:

7.	Healthy After School Snack 3
8.	Chocolate Brownies iced - 3
9.	No bake Energy Bites - 3
10.	Peanut Butter Cookies- 3
11.	Caramel Corn in a medium ziplock bag
12.	Donuts any variety 3
13.	Decorated Cupcakes - 3
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.	Sports bear
2.	Beach bear
3.	Goin' Fishin' bear
4.	Most Colourful bear
5.	Bear with largest feet
6.	Superhero bear
7.	Baby bear
8.	Most unusual stuffie

Class 22 - Christmas Decor

Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $5, 5th: $3 (10% kept by the fair)

Classes:

1.	Christmas Pillow or Cushion
2.	Angel any medium
3.	Wall hanging
4.	Handcrafted Christmas stocking
5.	Place mats set of 4
6.	Apron
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.	Family/ Friends
2.	Sports Activities
3.	Favourite place
4.	School days
5.	Family Pets
6.	Field crops

Two Page layout (2 page layout, taped or attached together):

7.	Staycation
8.	Birthday or Christmas
9.	Fun on the farm
10.	Wild life
11.	Travel

Cards - Open:

12.	Any Topic
13.	Thank you card
14.	Birthday Card
15.	Anniversary Card
16.	Graduation Card
17.	3D or Pop-Up Card
18.	Humorous Any Occasion
19.	Agricultural Themed Card

YOUTH 18 and Under:

20.	Christmas 3D card
21.	Valentine's Day 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.	Hobby Collection 5 items
2.	Handmade Hostess Gift
3.	A crocheted/knitted lap blanket
4.	Garden Decoration
5.	Any sewn item
6.	Handmade Bird House
7.	Scrapbook page of your Children and/or Grandchildren