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2018

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www.woodstockfairgrounds.com
885 Nellis Street, Woodstock ON
Woodstock Agricultural Society presents the
2018 Woodstock
Fair Prize Guide
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
Ayr Farmers Mutual South East Hope Mutual Insurance First Ontario
Wellington Animal Hospital Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Heart FM
Food and Rural Affairs
City of Woodstock
(OMAFRA)
We would also like to thank the following for supporting the fair by providing Gift Cards for many of our competitions:
Boston Pizza Scott’s No Frills Coyle’s Market
And many more as listed throughout the guide!
Woodstock Agricultural Society
Board of Directors Contact Us
PRESIDENT – Bill Killing 885 Nellis Street, Woodstock, ON N4S 4C6
1ST VICE PRESIDENT – Karen Trick [email protected]
2ND VICE PRESIDENT – Gord Marshall 519-537-8212
DIRECTORS Office Hours
Denise Alexander, Helen Bee, Dan Howard,
Monday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Corrinne Koning, Danielle Paluska,
Tuesday 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Casee Robinson, Carl VanRooyen
Wednesday 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Board of Directors Meetings: 3 rd Tuesday of the
Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Month at 7:30 pm*
Friday 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Fair Planning Meetings: 2nd Monday of the
Month at 7:00 pm*
*Meeting dates are subject to change
Want to help out? Volunteers
We could use someone just like YOU! Thank you to each and every one of our volunteers, your
We are always looking for supporters and volunteers, enthusiasm and commitment to the Woodstock Fair is
throughout the year. Whether you can spare an hour, truly appreciated. Without you, our volunteers, it would
a day, or a couple of days of your time or to complete not be possible for us to be hosting the 182nd Woodstock
volunteer hours for high school. We would love to have Fair. We can’t thank you enough!
you on the team!
Any age, any background – your time and talents will
always be appreciated.
If you have money, but no time and would like to sponsor FREE admission for all!
an event, class or piece of entertainment, we’d be happy
to share your generosity with the community.
Please get in touch with the executive team
– you won’t regret it!
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Chairperson’s Message INDEX

Welcome to the 182nd Annual Woodstock Fair!
Rules & Regulations ....................................4
Prizes ...........................................................5
I am thrilled to bring you I am excited to announce lawn
Power of Society ..........................................5
greetings on behalf of the tractor races, bouncy castles,
Special Events
volunteers of the Woodstock Kennedy’s Kritters, Brent
Pie Contest & Live Auction ..........................6
Agricultural Society. This year and Sarah, Demolition Derby,
2018/19 Fair Ambassador Competition ...7
the dates for the fair are August midway rides, livestock and 2018 Hay Bale Decorating Contest ...........8
23, 24, 25, 26 2018. Our theme horse shows to entertain Rise 2 Fame - Youth Talent Show ...............8
Pet Show ......................................................9
for the fair is Country Roots and young and young at heart.
City Boots. Cattle Shows
I encourage you to explore the
Oxford County Holstein Show ...................10
We have been busy finding our many ways you can participate
Oxford Parish Jersey Show - Class 17 ......12
roots since last year’s fair to in the Woodstock Fair; display Oxford 4-H Dairy Show - Junior Show .......13
bring you a foot stomping; toe your handiwork in homecraft; Oxford 4-H Dairy Show ..............................14
tapping Woodstock Fair. exhibit livestock; bake a pie for Woodstock Fair 4-H Member Classes ......15
the Pie Contest; show off your Horse Shows
pet in the pet show or share Heavy Horse - Class 14 .............................16
“ I encourage you to
Haflinger Horse Show ...............................17
your talent in Rise to Fame.
explore the many I would like to thank our
Poultry & Pigeon Show ......................18
families, volunteers, exhibitors
ways you can and generous sponsors for Llama & Alpaca Open Show ............20
your continued support year Goat Show ..............................................20
participate in the after year.
Horticulture Division
I look forward to seeing you at Rules ..........................................................21
Woodstock Fair.” Preparing Vegetable Exhibits ....................22
the Woodstock Fair where City
Vegetables & Fruits - Class 19 .................22
Boots meet Country Roots.
Juniors - Class 20 ......................................23
Houseplants - Class 21 .............................24
Specimens - Class 22 ...............................24
Karen Trick
Artistic Floral Design - Class 23 ...............25
Judges Choice & Special Awards .............26
Homecraft Division
Homecraft Message
Rules ..........................................................27

Baking - Class 25 ......................................28
Preserves - Class 26 .................................28
Welcome to the 2018 Wood- new. We are proud to have ex- Household Fabrics & Quilts - Class 27 ....29
Golden Years (55+) ...................................31
stock Fair. hibitors of all ages.
Crochet Section .........................................31
We, as a Homecraft division, We thank our exhibitors, vol- Knitting Section .........................................31
Antiques - Class 28 ...................................32
continue to meet regularly with unteers and sponsors for your
Handicrafts - Class 29 ..............................33
the fair planning committee. ongoing support.
Photography, Scrapbooking .....................33
Together, we strive to plan exhib- Looking forward to seeing you at Card Making & Artwork - Class 30 ...........35
Youth - Class 32 ........................................35
its and events of interest to you. the fair!
OAAS Competitions ...................................36
We attempt to include familiar
Junior Photography ...................................36
categories; as well as something
Special Prizes for Homecraft ....................37
Tory Reibling Volunteer Information Sheet ....................38
182nd Woodstock Fair Hours ....................39
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Rules and Regulations
General Rules Entries
• “Society” shall refer to The Woodstock • Entry forms are available at the office and must
Agricultural Society be completed for all entries when you register
or enter your exhibits
• “Fair” shall refer to The Woodstock Fair conducted
► Note deadlines are under each section. ◄
by The Woodstock Agricultural Society
• See each section for further regulations and
• “Member” shall refer to a member of the Society
entry fees
• “Director” shall refer to the Director of the Society
• All entries must be made in the name of the
• “Exhibitor(s)” shall refer to a person(s) entering
owner of the exhibit
a class listed in the fair prize list where prize
money may be awarded Live Stock
• Water for livestock will be provided under the
Membership
supervision of the Superintendent or Director
• Any person shall be eligible to become a mem-
in charge. No bedding is provided
ber of the Society upon payment of an annual
fee of $10.00. Memberships may be purchased • NO SMOKING ALLOWED IN
up to August 23rd, 2018. ANY OF OUR BUILDINGS
• All fair exhibitors (excluding 4H members and
youth under the age of 18 entering youth class-
es) MUST BECOME A MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY
Judges and Judging
• Judges shall, in all cases, withhold premiums • No one may enter more than one exhibit in any
where the animal or article is not worthy, even single section in Flower and Vegetable classes
though there may be no competition. Judges or Home Craft classes.
may then award second or third premiums
• No one shall use improper language or conduct
where they consider the animal or article below
in the presence of a judge or show official.
proper standard of excellence. The decision of
• In no case shall anyone act as judge of his/her
the judge is final, as to the awarding of prizing,
own property.
no protest shall be allowed.
• All protest must be made in writing, stating the
• The exhibitor must display the entry ticket issued
cause of complaint against any irregularity or
by the fair office. No one shall be allowed to
breach of the rules, and must be delivered to
influence the judge before or during the judging
the secretary during or before the close of the
of a class.
fair.
• No animal will be allowed to compete in more
• A fee of $5.00 shall accompany the protest. It
than one class or section except otherwise spec-
will be refunded if the protest is sustained. The
ified in this prize list. However, exhibitors may ex-
Executive Committee will adjudicate all protests.
hibit a number of animals and receive as many
prizes as may have been awarded for different
animals in the same class.
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Prizes
• If an article or animal is taken from the grounds • No prizes shall be paid in cash except for youth
before the time specified, the exhibitor of the classes and the Pet Show. Each section will pay
same shall not be entitled to any prize which prize winnings by cheque within a reasonable
may have been awarded. time after the fair.
Power of Society
• All exhibits shall be under control and direc- • The enforcement of the rules and regulations
tion of the Society but solely at the risk of the shall be within the powers of the Director in
exhibitor. The Society will not be responsible charge. Penalties of any breach shall be deter-
for damage, injury, loss or theft of any exhibit, mined by The Board of Directors.
regardless of the cause of such damage, injury
• Should any dispute or question arise not provid-
or theft. Each exhibitor will be solely responsible
ed for in the rules and regulations, the decision
for any article exhibited by her/him and shall
of The Board of Directors shall be final. In case
indemnify the Society against all legal or other
of error in the printing of this prize list, the Direc-
proceedings in regard there to.
tors have the power to rectify same.
• No person shall be allowed to drive or ride
• If errors or a misprint occurs, please excuse
horses on the show grounds faster than a walk,
them and check with the convener if necessary.
except within the show ring under penalty of
immediate removal from the Fairgrounds.
Woodstock Fair Ambassador Program
Passionate about your community, like meeting new people
and the opportunity to develop your leadership skills?
Then come out and take part in this year’s
Woodstock Fair Ambassador Competition.
New this year Junior competition 14 to 17 years old,
Senior Ambassador 18 - 25 years old
Information night is June 27th 7:00 pm
at the Oxford Auditorium 875 Nellis St., Woodstock ON
RSVP 519-537-8212 or [email protected]
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2018 woodstock fair
PIE CONTEST
& LIVE Auction
Single, baked from scratch in a
9” foil Pan
This class is separate from any other contest 1st prize $50
class listed in the 2018 Prize Guide. Maxi-
Sue Hilborn, Red Barn Berries
mum two (2) entries permitted per household.
2nd prize $25
All pies must be made from scratch by the
ZEHRS MARKET GIFT CARD
exhibitor. No mixes, pre-made shells, canned
fi llings or store bought pies. 3rd prize $15
Each pie must be presented in a clear plastic ZEHRS MARKET GIFT CARD
bag, large enough for easy removal for judging.
4th prize $10
Assigned registration number will be attached
ZEHRS MARKET GIFT CARD
to each pie’s bag for judging.
Prizes awarded for the top (5) pies.
Judging will take place at 6:30 pm
All pies will be entered into a LIVE AUCTION.
Proceeds are to support Woodstock Fair.
LIVE AUCTION
starts at
7:30 pm
Thurs. AUGUST 23
PIE REGISTRATION:
Oxford Auditorium Kitchen 5:00-6:00 pm
Convener: Tory Reibling 519-469-3653 [email protected]
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2018-2019 Fair Ambassador Competition
Rules and Regulations The ambassador contestants will:
Attend the key events of the fair, such as:
• Junior Contestants must be 17 years of age by
Opening ceremonies and presentation of ribbons at
August 31, 2018.
fair competitions and shows as requested.
• Senior Contestants must be 18 years of age by
(August 23rd – 26th)
August 31, 2018. Upper age limit is 25.
1. The Ambassador will attend the annual meeting
• Contest is open to Contestants from previous
of The Society in January. (Typically the 3rd or 4th
years. Former Fair Ambassadors may not
Wednesday in January)
compete again.
2. Attend the Ontario Association of Agricultural
• Competition will be held August 24, 2018 at
Societies Convention in Toronto (third week
7:00 pm in the Oxford Auditorium.
of February)
• Any organization in Woodstock and in the
3. Attend CNE competition in August 2019
jurisdictions surrounding Woodstock is invited
• The crowned ambassador shall assist in public
to sponsor a Contestant. Contestant must have
relations throughout the year by attending as
resided in Oxford County for at least 6 months.
many Woodstock Agricultural Society sponsored
• The entry fee is $100.00. This entry fee is to
events as possible.
be covered by the applicant’s sponsoring
• All contestants will receive a prize:
organization.
Senior Ambassador Winner ................ $500.00
• Contestants will be judged on the basis of
Senior Runner up ................................ $200.00
their speaking ability. Interviewing skills,
Junior Ambassador Winner ................ $250.00
and conversational skills.
Junior Runner up ................................. $100.00
• Contestants will choose one of the following
For any questions and further information
topics on which to deliver a three minute speech.
please contact Karen Trick at
1. What makes you proud to promote agriculture?
226-228-2727, [email protected]
2. What do you believe is the relevance of the
fair today?
3. Speak about the fair theme:
“Country Roots & City Boots”
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2018 Hay Bale Decorating Competition
Fair Themed “Country Roots & City Boots”
Prize Money: 1st $75.00, 2nd $70.00, 3rd $60.00, 4th $50.00, All others $10.00
Rules and Regulations Competition at 6:30 pm and judgng at 7:30 pm
the same evening, August 23rd.
• Any group of four or more – 4-H groups, church
youth groups, Junior Farmers, School class etc. • The bales should be decorated in a clean, whole-
some nature to promote the Fair or agriculture in
• Groups must register with the Woodstock
general. Vulgar and suggestible decoration will
Agricultural Society before August 8, 2018.
be disqualifi ed
Registration forms can be picked up from the
offi ce on 885 Nellis Street, Woodstock • Bales will be decorated standing on end
(Fairgrounds). Forms can be found on our (fl at side down)
website, www.woodstockfairgrounds.com
• Decorations should be weather and windproof
• The Woodstock Agricultural Society will provide a and are not to destroy bale for future use.
round bale for each participating group to decorate
• PAINT MAY NOT BE APPLIED TO THE BALE
• Entries will be judged on aesthetics,
• A sign with your group name and logo is allowed
construction, use of material and creativity
and recommended and should be added after
• Hay bales will be decorated on the evening of the judging has taken place
the Woodstock Fair Opening, August 23rd.
Rise 2 Fame - Youth Talent Show
Date: Saturday, August 25, 2018 Bring your family and friends
Time: 3:00 pm - Registration 2:00 pm to support you at the
¡
Woodstock Fair...
Location: Oxford Auditorium
Register at:
www.westernfairdistrict.com/rise2fame
Do you SING, DANCE or PLAY and are between the
ages of 6 and 21 then the Rise 2 Fame Youth Talent
Search is looking for you.
Go online for further information, a full list of rules
and registration, visit:
westernfairdistrict.com/rise2fame
Rules and Regulations
• Competition categories are for the purpose of
scheduling performers, clarifying eligibility and
determining judging criteria.
• Each act will be judged against each other,
regardless of category of performance.
• Entries close August 15th, 2018
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PET SHOW
Prizes awarded on stage: Show is open to all ages.
1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3
Only one pet may be entered per person
All other participants will receive a ribbon. in each category.

Best dressed look alike- owner and pet
OPEN TO ALL PETS:
Best “Country Roots & City Boots” themed costumes
CATS DOGS OTHER

o Longest whiskers q Biggest ears g Most distinctive
o q markings
Shortest tail Longest tail
g Brightest colour
o q
Surprise size Shortest legs
g Longest living
by coin fl ip q
Best trick
o g Most unusual
Fluffi est cat
All pets must be crated or on a leash. Poop‘n scoop
regulations apply to all areas of the fair grounds.
All immunization shots must be up to date.
¡
Th ank You
Dr. Liz Dennis &
Wellington Animal
Hospital for
sponsoring
this event.
Sunday AUGUST 26
REGISTRATION: Oxford Auditorium by Stage 10:30am
Show Starts at 11:00am
Convener: Wendy Ross 519-533-7628 [email protected]
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Cattle Shows
Code of Ethics • Administering epidural anesthesia
(blocking tails).
Ethics are an individual’s responsibility, however,
it should be understood that violators are subject • Performing surgery of any kind to change the
to disciplinary provisions of the association. natural contour or appearance of the animal’s
body, hide or hair. Not including the removal of
The following practices or procedures are
warts, teats and horns, clipping and dressing
considered unacceptable and are defi ned as
of hair and trimming of hooves.
unethical in show ring of registered cattle.
• Inserting foreign materials-articles under the
• Misrepresenting the age of the animal for the
skin into the top line or on the feet.
class in which it is shown.
• Roping udders.
• Filling an animal unnaturally with liquid (tubing)
• Criticizing or interfering with the judge, show
• Balancing the udder by any means other
management or other exhibitors while in the
than by leaving naturally produced milk in any
show ring or other conduct detrimental to
or all quarters.
the breed of show.
• Treating the udder, internally or externally
with an irritant, counter-irritant, or any other
substance to temporally improve conformation
of produce unnatural animation.
Oxford County Holstein Show
Date: Thursday, August 23, 2018 having the largest number of points that have been
won on the individual classes for not more than
Time: 6:00 pm - SHARP -
ten animals, bred but not necessarily owned by the
Location: Woodstock Civic Centre breeder. In the case of jointly bred animals no part
of the point awarded will count toward the individual
Judge: Gary Jebson
score of any of the joint breeders points awarded on
the following basis.
GENERAL RULES & INFORMATION
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH
Eligibility Senior Females 20 18 16 14 12
• Animals shown at any County shows within the
Junior Females 10 9 8 7 6
province of Ontario in the current show year
including combined shows are ineligible to show Premier Exhibitor Banner
at the Oxford County Holstein Show. Will be presented to the individual, partnership or
• A 4-H project shown in the current 4-H show year institution having the largest number of points that
by a 4-H member at a previous County or com- have been won in the individual classes by not more
bined show is eligible to show at Oxford County than ten animals, owned but not necessarily bred by
Holstein Show as long as the owner of the ani- the exhibitor and no part of the points awarded will
mal is an active Oxford County Holstein Breeder count towards the individual score of any of the joint
and the 4-H member shows the animal. owners. Points will be awarded on the following basis.
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH
Premier Breeder Banner
An attractive Premier Breeder banner will be Senior Females 20 18 16 14 12
presented to individual partnership or institution Junior Females 10 9 8 7 6
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