HOMECRAFT
HOMECRAFT RULES & REGULATIONS
- All entries must be in place by 12 NOON on Friday August 7th
- Entries must be placed in the Curling Club in its proper section ready for the judges between:
- 6 pm- 8 pm on Thursday August 6th, 2026 OR
- 9 am- 12 NOON on Friday August 7th, 2026
- Everything will be done to protect exhibits as far as possible. The Board will not be responsible for any loss to exhibitors.
- Only one entry per exhibitor per class.
- All articles in Homecraft must be strictly the product of the exhibitor.
- All grains, garden and orchard products must be grown on the exhibitor’s premises during the past season unless specified.
- No exhibits are to be removed until 5:00 PM on Sunday August 9th
- Prize Money can be picked up at the Homecraft Quilt Draw table or the Fair Office Saturday and Sunday of the fair.
ENTRY TAGS
Entry tags must be attached to each item you are exhibiting. Please have your entry tags completed and attached to your exhibits before arriving at the Curling Club.
Entry tags are available to be picked up in Campbellford from: Campbellford Library, The Wine Barrel II , Robin’s Nest or by contacting the secretary at (705)653-5338.
Homecraft
Antiques & Collectables–
Committee: Heather Owens & Frank Haig (705)632-1044
Helpers: Brenda Preston & Val Dunham
Notes for exhibiting:
- We will do our utmost to return all entries in the condition in which you bring them. However, all antiques are exhibited at the owner’s risk. All entries will be placed behind a barrier and will be removed from the display by Director’s only, for safety.
- All entries must be in place by 12 noon, Friday of the fair in the Curling Club.
Rules:
- Entries must be at least 50 years old.
- Any notes of historical interest and approximate age are appreciated.
- Small cracks or flaws will not disqualify the item.
- All entry tags must be securely fastened to the article exhibited.
- Items are judged on age, history, rarity, uniqueness, and authenticity by a local antique expert.
- CSAS will not be responsible for damages to display items in this section.
PRIZES: 1st- $6, 2nd- $5, 3rd-$4
1. | Ladies fancy hat |
2. | Aerial farm photo |
3. | Christmas tree ornament |
4. | Marriage Certificate |
5. | Local sports team jacket |
6. | Children’s story book |
7. | Men’s tie clip |
8. | Egg cup |
9. | Brace and bit |
10. | Birthday Card |
TOP EXHIBITORS Top Two Exhibitor’s in Section 27- Antiques and Collectables 1st- $15 | |
JUNIOR WORK
MAPLE SYRUP
Maple Syrup
Sponsor: Curle’s Maple Products and Museum
Committee: JENNIFER JEFFS 705-653-2249 & DIANE VANDERHORST
Notes for exhibiting:
- All entries must be in place by 12 noon, Friday of the fair in the Curling Club.
Rules and Regulations:
- Exhibitors of maple syrup must be the producer and the exhibits shown by them must be product of their operation.
- Not more than one entry per class will be accepted from an exhibitor.
- Maple Syrup exhibits shall consist of one (1) Kent Type glass bottle of maple syrup, having a capacity of 250 ml (U.S. 8.5 oz), which may be picked up at the end of the fair along with their individual score sheet/s.
- Entries must be from the current season and is the exhibitor’s responsibility to enter in the correct colour class.
- Maple syrup that tests less than 66.0 Brix or higher than 68.9 Brix, as determined by a refractometer, or syrup brix hydrometer with temperature correction to obtain the true density will be disqualified.
- All maple syrup should have flavour characteristic of its respective colour class and be free from any objectionable odour or taste. Any maple syrup entry containing any form of foreign material will be disqualified from the competition.
- Maple syrup and maple products will be judged under the guidelines of the North American Maple Contest Judging Guidelines as used by the International Maple Syrup Institute. (IMSI) and the Federal maple products regulation (C.R.C., c.289). For more information please visit: www.internationalmaplesyrupinstitute.com and/or http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/C.R.C.,_c._289
Maple Syrup- Judging Score Card
Flavour- 40 points– pleasing maple flavour, one that only comes from the sap of the maple tree
Density- 30 points- entries within the 66.5 -67.5 Brix will receive full points. Entries with densities between 66.0 to 66.4 Brix or 67.6 to 68.9 Brix will receive 25 points. Entries with densities below 66.0 Bix or above 68.9 Brix will be disqualified.
Colour- 20 points- Entries entered in the correct class receive full points
Clarity- 10 points- Maple syrup should be crystal clear, points deducted for unclean containers
Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20
Classes:
1. | Maple Syrup, Ontario Grade A, Golden One 250-ml. Kent Bottle |
2. | Maple Syrup, Ontario Grade A, Amber One 250-ml. Kent Bottle |
3. | Maple Syrup, Ontario Grade A, Dark One 250 ml- Kent Bottle |
4. | Maple Syrup, Ontario Grade A, Very Dark One 250-ml. Kent Bottle |
Marcus Minto Curle Maple Award Prize: $20 and Trophy Best Overall Maple Syrup Awarded to the exhibitor that has the best overall syrup as judged from the four 1st place winners from the 4 classes. | |
FIELD CROPS
FIELD CROPS: Section 28
Committee: ADAM & DIANE VANDERHORST (705) 559-6468 & DOUG JEFFS (705) 653-2249
Field Visits: Wheat (Judging to be the end of July)
Field Crops in the field to be scored while standing in a field near maturity. The field must be at least 3 acres in size. Consideration is given to purity of variety, freedom from weeds and other plants, freedom from plant disease and insects, stand and vigour of the crop, and neatness of headlands.
Each field will be awarded a value out of 100. On exhibition day the sample will also be awarded a value out of 100. The points will be added together and the person with the highest combined points will be the winner of the class.
The following Class will have a field judging component:
- Wheat (Judging to be the end of July)
Notes for exhibiting Field Crops:
- ALL ENTRIES TO BE IN PLACE BY 12 NOON, FRIDAY OF THE FAIR IN THE AG EDUCATION BUILDING
- Campbellford-Seymour Agricultural Society awards prize money to the top three placings in each class.
- This completion has a “Junior Class”, which is restricted to Juniors, ages 16 years and younger.
- The Open classes are open to any exhibitor from Northumberland, Hastings, and Peterborough Counties, as long as crop samples belong to and are prepared from those fields belonging to that exhibitor. One entry per class per family or farm for Open Classes.
- The Open class exhibitor with the highest overall point score will receive the Lorne McKeown Memorial Trophy.
- The quantity requirements specified for each of the classes listed below must be met, otherwise the entry will not be judged.
- For ease of judging, please display ALL SILAGE samples in a clear plastic bag. All samples must be field samples from exhibitor. Seed samples will not be judged.
- For dry hay samples please limit to one small flake of hay or 2’x2’ tied bundle.
- Buckets/baskets will be provided for seed sample classes.
OPEN FIELD CROP CLASSES:
Prizes: 1st-$10, 2nd– $8, 3rd– $6
Extra Sponsored Prize for 1st place only
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6
Classes:
1. | Hay – 1 small flake or bundle, first cutting, 2026 Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, others: $0 1st- $25 cash from County Farm Centre |
2. | Hay 1 small flake or bundle, second cutting, 2026 Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, others: $0 1st- $25 cash from County Farm Centre |
3. | Hay Silage (baleage), 1 bushel, 2026 Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, others: $0 1st- $25 cash prize from Wm. J. Thompson Farm Supply |
4. | Hay Silage (chopped), 1 bushel, 2026 Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, others: $0 1st- $25 cash Christina Garden REMAX Hallmark Eastern Realty Brokerage |
5. | Total Mix Ration, 1 Bushel, 2026 Prizes: 1st: $35 and $25 gift card Hoards Station Farm Supply, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6 1st- $25 cash from Hoards Station Farm Supply |
6. | Small grain (oats, barley, or oats & barley) 10 lbs, 2025 Prizes: 1st: $35 and $25 gift card Hoard’s Station Farm Supply, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6 1st- $25 cash from Hoards Station Farm Supply |
7. | Wheat – any variety, 10 lbs 2026 (Field Judging Component) Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, others: $0 1st- $25 cash prize from Harken Holsteins |
8. | Soybeans -any variety 10 lbs, 2025 Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, others: $0 1st- $25 cash prize from Harken Holsteins |
9. | 3 Soybean stalks cut right above the roots and tied, 2026 Prizes: 1st: $35 and $25 cash prize from Pioneer Seeds- Ron Elmhirst, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6 1st- $25 cash prize from Ron Elmhirst |
10. | Sheaf of grain 9" circumference where tied, 2026 Prizes: 1st: $60, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, others: $0 1st- $50 cash prize from Wm. J. Thompson Farm Supply |
11. | Corn – 3 stalks for silage 2026 Prizes: 1st: $35 and $25 gift card from Hoard’s Station Farm Supply, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6 1st- $25 cash from Hoards Station Farm Supply |
12. | Corn – 3 stalks for grain 2026 Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, others: $0 1st- $25 cash prize from Ron Elmhirst |
13. | Corn silage, 1 bushel 2025 Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, others: $0 1st- $25 cash prize from TCO Agromart Ltd. |
14. | 3 cobs of 2025 Dry Corn Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, others: $0 1st- $25 cash prize from Creekdale Farm |
Highest Points Total for Open Field Crop Classes Prize: $100 1st- $100 from Maizeing Acres | |
Second Highest Points total for Open Field Crops Prize: $50 $50 cash prize from TCO Agromart Ltd. | |
Junior Field Crops
Prizes $5, $4, $3
Extra Sponsored Prize for 1st place only
CLASSES 15-20 (10 TO 16 YEARS OF AGE)
CLASSES 21-26 (9 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER)
CLASSES 27 (ALL JUNIORS)
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
Classes:
15. | Hay 1 small flake or bundle, first cutting, 2026 Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3, others: $0 1st- $25 cash Christina Garden REMAX Hallmark Eastern Realty Brokerage |
16. | Hay 1 small flake or bundle, second cutting, 2026 Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3, others: $0 1st- $25 cash Christina Garden REMAX Hallmark Eastern Realty |
17. | Sheaf of grain 9" circumference where tied, 2026 Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3, others: $0 1st- $25 cash prize from Wm. J. Thompson Farm Supply |
18. | Corn 3 stalks for grain 2026 Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3, others: $0 1st $25 cash prize from Christina Garden REMAX Hallmark Eastern Realty |
19. | 3 Soybean Stalks, tied Prize: $25 gift card from Dooher’s Bakery 1st- $25 gift card from Dooher’s Bakery |
20. | Barn Seed Art- Design a barn out of any variety of seeds and glue onto a 8.5" x 11" piece of cardboard Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3, others: $0 $25 cash prize from Creekdale Farm |
21. | Corn- Most cobs per stalk Prize: 1st- $25 gift card from Dooher’s Bakery 1st- $25 gift card from Dooher’s Bakery |
22. | Soybean plant with the most pods Prize: 1st- $25 gift card from Dooher’s Bakery 1st- $25 gift card from Dooher’s Bakery |
23. | Longest cob of corn (no husk on) Prize: 1st- $25 gift card from Dooher’s Bakery 1st- $25 gift card from Dooher’s Bakery |
24. | Tallest Stalk of Corn Prize: 1st- $25 gift card from Dooher’s Bakery 1st- $25 gift card from Dooher’s Bakery |
25. | A sunset Seed Art. Design a sunset out of any variety of seeds and glue onto an 8.5" x 11" piece of cardboard Prize: 1st- $25 gift card from Dooher’s Bakery 1st- $25 gift card from Dooher’s Bakery |
26. | Be creative and decorate one cob of corn to make an animal. The husk may be left on if desired. Prize: 1st- $25 gift card from Dooher’s Bakery 1st- $25 gift card from Dooher’s Bakery Craft materials and paint may be used |
27. | Jeffshaven Farm Special: Open to all Jr. Field Crop Participants- Largest ball of bailer twine Prizes: 1st: $30 and 1st- $25 gift card from Dooher’s Bakery, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3 1st- $25 cash from Jeffshaven Farms Judged by Height, not Weight |