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ARROWSMITH AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

102nd Annual

COOMBS FAIR ENTRY CATALOGUE

2015

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ENTRY CATALOGUE 2015

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COOMBS FAIR SPECIAL EVENTS

2015 Fair Theme: COW

Theme for 2016: SHEEP Rosette & $10 for best Fair theme item, any category All open exhibitors automatically eligible! No entry fee (excludes 4-H events)

Celebrating Agriculture in Oceanside since 1913 WELCOME TO THE FAIR ..........................................4 FAIR HOURS ..................................................................5 HISTORY OF THE COOMBS FAIR .........................5 GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................6 SPECIAL EVENTS & BANDSTAND ........................7 FAIR SPONSORSHIP ...................................................7 CHICKEN & DUCK AND ZUCCHINI RACES ......8 4-H CLASSES ..................................................................9 Beef, Dairy, Swine, Lamb, Horse, Goat, Rabbit ..... 10 Poultry, Cavy, Cloverbuds, Crafts, Sewing, Wool Craft ............................................................... 11 Small Engines, Interclub ........................................... 12 HORSE SHOW RULES & REGULATIONS ........... 14 English Schedule & Entry Form .............................. 15 Western Schedule & Entry Form ............................ 16 SECTION A STOCK ................................................... 13 SECTION B POULTRY .............................................. 17 SECTION C HORTICULTURE ................................ 18 SECTION D DOMESTIC SCIENCE ....................... 22 SECTION E NEEDLECRAFTS ................................. 24 SECTION F ARTS & CRAFTS.................................. 27 SECTION G FLORAL ................................................. 32 SECTION H PHOTOGRAPHY ............................... 34 GENERAL ENTRY FORM......................................... 35 POULTRY ENTRY FORM ......................................... 36

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THE COOMBS FAIR ENTRY CATALOGUE Publisher: Peter McCully Advertising: Brenda Boyd, Steve Weldon, Lori Hague, Grant De Gagne, Lorie Nielsen Production: Peggy Sidbeck, Brad Everest, Jeff Westnedge, Terri Reid Photography: Arrowsmith Agricultural Association The Coombs Fair Entry Catalogue is published annually by The Parksville Qualicum Beach News #4-154 Middleton Ave., Parksville B.C. V9P 2H2 Phone: 250-248-4341 Fax: 250-248-4655 Website: www.pqbnews.com PRINTED IN CANADA

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Welcome from the Board of Directors

Welcome to our Fair! We are proud to share with you over 100 years of promoting agriculture in our district. The Coombs Fair is a family affair with lots to see and do, and plenty of good eats. From livestock to garden produce, arts & crafts, photography, needlework and domestic science, many hours of work go into the exhibits entered into the friendly competitions at the Coombs Fair. Children are an important part of keeping agriculture alive in these ever changing times and 4-H is a huge component at our Fair. We wish to thank the sponsors, advertisers, groups and organizations and especially all the volunteers that help make the fair possible. We wish all the exhibitors the best of luck and extend a warm invitation to everyone to come and check out the Coombs Fair. Just come and have fun and relax. If you have any ideas that might enhance our fair, we would be very glad to hear from you. Visit us at our website also — www.coombsfair.com See you at the Fair!

Arrowsmith Agricultural Association Board meetings are held in the fair office at 7:30 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, January through November and in February for the AGM. Please join us! Annual General Meeting: February 16, 2016 President

Donna Furneaux 250-752-9935 2 nd Vice-President

Treasurer

Suzin Crosby 250-248-2463 Past President

Tim Boley 250-752-9757

Doreen Patterson 250-752-9366

Secretary

Fair Manager

Barbara Smith 250-248-6785

Janet Boley 250-752-9757

Directors:

Bob Rowe, Donna Reed, Sheila Pickard, Marion Cameron

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FAIR GATES OPEN:

8:00am to 5:00pm ~ Both Days Indoor exhibits open at 9:30am

ADMISSION:

Entry is by paid daily admission, two-day passes, 4-H member or leader wristband, or Association membership card.

ADULTS

$5 per day, or $8 for a two-day pass

STUDENTS 13-18

$3 per day or $5 for a two-day pass

SENIORS 65+

$3 per day or $5 for a two-day pass

CHILDREN 6-12 $1 per day

CHILDREN 5 & UNDER FREE

All Exhibitors and all persons accompanying exhibitors must pay daily gate admissions to the fair. Exhibitors may pre-purchase a two-day pass when registering at the fair office. $2 to park on Fairgrounds. No trailer parking. Free parking at Coombs Rodeo Grounds, with free shuttle service.

How To Participate In The Coombs Fair 1. Complete the appropriate ENTRY FORM. (see pages 15, 16, 35, 36) 2. Submit ENTRY FORMS as of June 1st. 3. Bring EXHIBIT (item or animal) and entry fee if not paid yet, to the fair grounds at the appropriate time, as per ENTRY FORM.

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NO DOGS at the FAIR! (except for certified assistance dogs)

Hi stor y of the C o ombs Fair In 1913, a group of farmers from Saanich settled in the Hilliers area, and decided to hold a fall fair to show what could be grown and raised in this area. To the best of our knowledge, among them were: Mr. & Mrs. George Moore, Mr. & Mrs. J.J. Clarke and son Dick, Mr. H. Burgoyne, Mr. & Mrs. Hilliers, Mr. Jack Boyd, and Mr. & Mrs. Stevens, who owned the Hilliers store at one time. Since then, only World War II interrupted an otherwise annual event. In 1921 the fall fair was held in Parksville, and then in 1924 the fair was held on what is now the Coombs Fairgrounds, the land acquired from Mr. Ford. The association that ran the fair at that time was called the Cameron, Nanoose, Newcastle District Agricultural Fair. In 1947, a new hall was built on the property by volunteer labour. The president at that time was Mr. Preston McGowan and the secretary was A.J. Mason. In 1948 and 1968 more land was acquired, the latter piece from Eli Iankow, bringing the property back to Burgoyne Road, and the association name was

changed to the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association, as it is known today. The fair is held annually at the Coombs Fairgrounds on the second weekend in August. If anyone has more information or photos to add to our history, please contact a member of the association, or call Donna Furneaux at 250-752-9935 or email bdfurneaux@shaw.ca Purpose of the

Arrowsmith Agricultural Association • To foster community spirit • To promote cultivation of the soil and general development of agricultural resources • To facilitate, directly or through other associations, the education and personal development of people of all ages in agricultural and farming activities • To conduct an agricultural fair and exhibition. www.pqbnews.com • 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Dogs are not permitted, with the exception of Certified Guide and Assistance dogs. Smoking is strictly prohibited. Alcohol consumption is prohibited.

Awards:

1. Prizes will not be awarded unless considered worthy of merit. The judges’ decision is final. Prize money will be paid in accordance with judges’ decision. 2. See the section on Judging, #25, #26, & #27. 3. All ribbons & awards must be displayed during the Fair. 4. Should there be insufficient funds to pay prizes in full they will be paid pro-rata. 5. PRIZE MONEY SHALL BE FORFEITED by any exhibitor who removes any exhibit(s) in any section or display before 5:00pm on Sunday, the last day of the Fair. 6. Please pick up your prize money at the fair office on Saturday afternoon for non-livestock prize winners, and on Sunday afternoon for all livestock prize winners as well as non-livestock winners. 4-H prize money will be mailed to club leaders. 7. Cheques will be mailed to winners unable to collect their winnings in person, provided the total is $20.00 or more. Cheques will not be mailed for amounts under $20.00. Prize money not picked up will be considered a donation to the fair. Note: All cheques must be cashed by October 31 of the current year. 8. The Association will not be responsible for non-payment of prize money offered by others. 9. Points won by a junior in an adult section will not be credited in a junior section. 10. Complaints re: non-payment or mis-payment of prize money must be registered with the fair secretary by October 31 of the same year as the fair.

Entries:

11. The “Entry” refers to the written entries pre-registered on the entry forms provided by the Coombs Fair, or a reasonable facsimile. 12. Entry fees are shown below division headings. 13. One (1) entry per person per class unless otherwise stated. 14. One ‘entry form’ per exhibitor. Livestock must be entered on a separate entry form from non-livestock entries even if entered by the same exhibitor. Poultry entries must be on a poultry entry form. Horse show entries must use a Horse Entry Form. 4-H must use 4-H entry forms or club members can be listed with age and all classes to be entered in on a separate piece of paper. 15. Entry forms for children and seniors must state age of exhibitor. 16. Entry fees must accompany entry forms. Entry forms can be mailed or hand delivered and must be received as follows: Poultry & Livestock (new for 2015): Friday, July 24, two weeks prior to the start of the Fair. No late entries for Poultry. $1 extra per late entry in Livestock, no late entries after 5pm Monday before the Fair. Horticulture, Flowers, Arts & Crafts, Needlework, Photography, Domestic Science: on or before Monday prior to the start of the Fair. Entry forms received late, after 5pm on Monday before the Fair, will be charged an additional late fee of 50¢ per entry. 17. Entry forms with entry fees can be submitted between June 1 and date specified on each entry form. Mail to: Fair Secretary, P.O. Box 195, Coombs, B.C. V0R 1M0; or deliver to the drop box beside Fair office doors; or submit via email to info@coombsfair.com; or Fax to: 250-248-4458.

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GENERAL INFORMATION CONTINUED 18. Regular office hours: Monday & Friday: 1-4pm Fair office hours in the week prior to the fair: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 10am-5pm; Thursday: 10am-8pm; Friday: 8am-8pm 19: NO ENTRY FEES WILL BE REFUNDED

Exhibits:

20. The word “Exhibit” refers to the actual article, item or animal being exhibited for competition. 21. Exhibits must be on the grounds as follows: Arts & Crafts, Needlework, Photography: new for 2015 items must be delivered on Wednesday before the Fair from 6-8pm. Articles cannot be accepted on Thursday. Horticulture, Flowers, Domestic Science: from 6-8pm on Thursday or 7:30-9:30am on Friday. Judging of the above sections begins at 10am sharp on Friday. Livestock: on Friday from 5-10pm. Poultry: on Thursday 3-9pm, judged Friday a.m. Rabbits & Guinea Pigs: 5-9pm, Friday. All other livestock judged during the Fair. 22. All exhibits must be made or grown by and be the property of the exhibitor. In Arts & Crafts and Needlework, exhibits must have been made by the exhibitor within three (3) years of the date of the fair, and not have been previously exhibited for competition at the Coombs Fair. Livestock must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor, and been in the exhibitor’s possession not less than 30 days prior to the fair. 23. One (1) exhibit per class per exhibitor unless otherwise stated. Livestock and poultry exhibitors may enter more than one exhibit per class. 24. Exhibits may not be removed from any exhibit or display until 5pm on Sunday, the last day of the Fair, unless by special permission of the director in charge. (See awards section, #5 & #6)

Judging:

25. Any person interfering with or attempting to influence a judge, or using abusive language towards a judge, shall forfeit any prize money to which he/she may have been entitled. 26. If there are at least three (3) exhibits of similar type entered in ‘any other’, a separate class may be created as determined by the judge. 27. If there are five (5) or more exhibits in a class, a third prize will be paid. If there are fewer than three (3) exhibits in a class, no second prize will be given unless the judge feels it is warranted. 28. Judges may withhold any prize where the exhibits are of insufficient merit, or they may substitute a ‘Highly Commended’ card in lieu of a prize award.

Liabilities & Obligations:

29. The Arrowsmith Agricultural Association will take every precaution to ensure the safety of exhibits entered in the Coombs Fair, but the owners themselves must take the risk of entering them, and should any exhibit in whole or part be damaged, injured or stolen, the Association WILL NOT be liable for the value thereof. Exhibit buildings are under supervision during the hours open to the public and buildings are locked at all other times. A night watchman is on the grounds Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. 30. Exhibitors of animals, machinery in motion, and other exhibits that could cause injury, accident, or damage to property or to a person coming in contact with the exhibit shall guard their exhibits to protect the public from coming into contact with them. 31. Every exhibitor shall indemnify the Association from and against all claims, demands, costs, damage of property, which may occur from injury, accident or damage of property to exhibits being improperly guarded, or the public not being properly guarded from.

32. Each exhibitor shall assume the responsibility for any injury occurring to himself, or his assistants, while exhibiting or performing. 33. Any protests must be made in writing to the president or secretary before 5pm on the last day of the fair with a deposit of $25.00. This deposit will be forfeited if the objection is not sustained.

COOMBS FAIR AWARDS

First, Second and Third Place Winners in each fair category will be indicated with a blue, red or yellow sticker on the fair entry tag attached to each item. Exhibits are picked up after 5 pm on Sunday. Winners will claim their prize monies at the fair office, see #6.

Special Events

• Demonstration Garden Display • Youth Projects

Saturday:

• Pancake Breakfast • 4-H & Open English Horse Show • Chicken & Duck Race Eliminations • Dunk tank • Do-Little Square • Food Concessions and Exhibits

Sunday:

• Pancake Breakfast • Pet Parade • 4-H & Open Western Horse Show • Chicken & Duck Race Finals • Ladies Nail Driving • Dunk Tank • Do-Little Square • Food Concessions and Exhibits

Fair Sponsorship and Funding

To increase community involvement in our fair, individuals and businesses have the option of sponsoring fair events. Donors receive a charitable tax receipt for any cash or in-kind donations over $20. A huge thank you to everyone who sponsors an event this year! We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia.

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Visit our website for more details, or call the fair office.

B andstand

11am - 5pm Saturday & Sunday Entertainers welcome! For more info, Sharon Tomczyk at 250-752-3958 contact: sharontomczyk@hotmail.com Shelley Beeston at 250-752-1805 sbeeston@gmail.com (of The SoundGarden) www.pqbnews.com • 7

Chicken and Duck Races Saturday & Sunday ~ Time TBA

All entrants must apply for an official race form (no fighting roosters allowed). Applicants must inform Race Headquarters of the location of the training camp, age and pedigree of the chicken or duck.

RULES WILL BE ENFORCED: 1. Entry must run a 100-foot course. 2. If more than 10 entries, extra events will be run and the total elapsed time will determine the winner. 3. Handler cannot touch the chicken or duck after it leaves the starting gate. 4. If entry leaves the outside boundary of the course, it will be disqualified. 5. Individuals or groups may enter. 6. No fighting chickens allowed. 7. Handler may coax, feed, talk, chase, cajole their entry. 8. Handler may not touch or lead their entry by any special means. 9. Entries must be of good moral character. 10. Any entry that lays an egg on the course will be disqualified.

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11. Chickens may have wings clipped. 12. Entries must run barefoot or have footwear approved by Race Committee. 13. Applications available at the Race Headquarters. 14. All entries must be at the Race Headquarters no later than 15 minutes before race time. 15. All split decisions will be awarded at the discretion of the Race Committee.

For more information phone: Race Headquarters at 250-248-4458

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Saturday, September 19, 2015 Coombs Fairground 9am: 12pm: 1pm: 1:30pm:

View 4-H animals plus Show related projects. Buyers’ Lunch Buyers & 4-H members interact Auction FREE Admission

Terry Mayer (250) 757-8013

Don Alberg (250) 752-2473

Section 4-H

Contact: Nigel Cooper 250-954-1731

4-H IS F U N 4-H IS F OR EVERYONE

I PL E D G E : My H E AD to cl e arer th in k ing My H E ART to g re ater l oya lty My HANDS to l arger s er v i ce My H E ALTH to b etter l iv ing For my club, my community and my countr y.

4-H is an educational program providing the opportunity for urban as well as rural youth to learn basic agricultural and homemaking skills. Skills are acquired in looking after and handling the project, and as a result, young people learn management skills. Opportunity for learning the skills of leadership are found in every phase of 4-H work. The 4-H also offers a large variety of travel opportunities. Some of these are Provincial Club Week and Foundation One in Naramata, B.C.; Ottawa Citizenship Seminar; National 4-H Club Conference, Washington, D.C.; 4-H Conference; Inter-Provincial 4-H Exchange; and Norgan Exchange. All 4-H projects that are made and raised throughout the year are on display at the Fair. The 4-H awards system is designed to aid the individual personal development of the member. Awards are given on the basis of a member’s personal growth ENTRY FEE: None (unless specified). RULES: 1. Open to all 4-H clubs recognized by the BC 4-H Program. Current year registered projects only. 2. Judging uses the Danish system, except where noted. 3. “Local 4-H” achievement classes available provided Fair Secretary is notified at least 30 days in advance. 4. Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Goats, Rabbit and Swine to be on the grounds by 9:30pm on the Friday prior to the Fair. 5. Poultry to be caged between 3-9pm on Thursday. 6. All animals must be fitted and shown by the 4-H member. Help with fitting or showing will result in loss of prize money. 7. No early departures with animals (see p. 7, Exhibit rule #24). 8. Limited amount of bedding will be available. 9. Initial bedding will be supplied. More straw available for

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or achievement, where a member is rated against their own experience and capacity as compared to a standard. All badges and certificates are awarded on this basis. WHO MAY JOIN? Boys and girls who have reached their 6th birthday by midnight, December 31 of the previous year and who have not reached their 22nd birthday by midnight December 31 of the previous year are eligible for membership in a 4-H club. Enrolment deadlines are January 1 for Home Arts and March 1 for all other clubs. It should be pointed out that anyone can join at any time after deadlines and become an honorary member until next enrolment. Absolutely no dogs anywhere for any reason (except assistance dogs). Dogs left in or beside vehicles will be removed by the SPCA.

purchase. Hay will be available for purchase also. 10. Showmanship order may change at show time. 11. All registered 4-H participants will be issued a wrist band to be worn over the two days of the fair. Anyone without a wrist band must pay entry gate fee (see p. 7). 12. All beef, dairy and sheep must have government I.D. tags. *See p. 6, Awards Rule #3 at the front of this book. New for 2015: entry deadline for all animal exhibit registrations is July 24, 2015. 4-H SECTIONS JUDGED ON DANISH SYSTEM: 140-160 EXCELLENT 100-139 GOOD 9-99 WORTHY

Entry forms MUST be received by Friday, July 30.

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Section 4-H 4-H: BEEF CLASSES

PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $10.00 2nd - $8.00 3rd - $6.00 B1. Junior Beef Showmanship, 9-11 years B2. Intermediate Beef Showmanship, 12-13 years B3. Senior Beef Showmanship, 14 years and up Champion Beef Showmanship (top in classes B1, B2 & B3 compete) - ROSETTES B4. Unit II - Fed calf Champion and Reserve Rosette B5. Angus Breeding Heifer - Unit III B6. Hereford Breeding Heifer - Unit III B7. Shorthorn Breeding Heifer - Unit III B8. Simmental Breeding Heifer - Unit III B9. Other breeds, Breeding Heifer - Unit III B10. Beef Cow with calf at heel, nursing - Unit IV Champion Female (top from each female class) Champion and Reserve Rosette B11. Beef Interclub - 4 animals to be set up by club members, judged on uniformity.

4-H: DAIRY CLASSES

PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $10.00 2nd - $8.00 3rd - $6.00 D1. Junior Dairy Showmanship, 9-11 years D2. Intermediate Dairy Showmanship,12-13 years D3. Senior Dairy Showmanship, 14 years and up Champion & Reserve Showmanship (top in D1, D2, & D3) D4. Senior Dairy Calf, born March to August 2014 D5. Intermediate Dairy Calf, born Sept. to Nov. 2014 D6. Junior Dairy Calf, born Dec. 2014 to Feb. 2015 Champion & Reserve Female D7. Dairy Interclub

4-H: SWINE CLASSES

*Limited pens available. Only current year’s registered projects. PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 S1. Junior Swine Showmanship, 9-11 years S2. Intermediate Swine Showmanship, 12-13 years S3. Senior Swine Showmanship, 14 years and up Champion & Reserve Rosette S4. Fed Hog, Gilt or Barrow S5. Breeding Gilt S6. Yearling Sow, previous 4-H project S7. 2 year Sow, previous 4-H project Champion & Reserve Fed Hog Rosette

4-H: LAMB CLASSES

Contact: Adele Cave 250-752-8820 *Limited pens available. Only current year’s registered projects. PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $8.00 2nd - $6.00 3rd - $4.00 Additional Rules: 1. Eartag or tattoo #s must be included on entry form. 2. Sheep can only be shown in one class, the unit registered in for current year. L1. Junior Lamb Showmanship, 9-11 years L2. Intermediate Lamb Showmanship, 12-13 years L3. Senior Lamb Showmanship, 14 years and up Champion and Reserve Rosette (top 2 in Classes L1, L2 & L3 compete)

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L4. Ewe Lamb, Black Faced L5. Ewe Lamb, White Faced L6. Ewe Lamb, Wool Type Champion and Reserve Rosette (from Classes L5, L6 & L7) L7. Yearling, Black Faced, previous year’s project L8. Yearling, White Faced, previous year’s project L9. Wool Type Yearling, previous year’s project L10. Ewe with Lamb at foot; ewe must have been 4-H project. In the case of multiple births, all lambs can stay with ewe or if “extras are registered” in unit I or II, may be shown in appropriate class. Grand Champion Ewe Rosette (any age) L11. Sheep Flock L12. Fed lamb of calendar year L13. Lamb Interclub: 4 animals selected by club member

4-H: HORSE CLASSES

Horse & Oddstock Relay Race - Join us, it’s great fun! See horse show program.

4-H: GOAT CLASSES

*Limited pens available. Only current year’s registered projects. PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 G1. Junior Goat Showmanship, 9-11 years G2. Intermediate Goat Showmanship, 12 -13 years G3. Senior Goat Showmanship, 14 years and up Champion Showmanship G4. Doe, under 1 year G8. Meat Class G5. Doe, 1 year, not milking G9. Interclub, 4 animals G6. Doe, milking G10. Pet Goat G7 Chevon (male) Champion Female & Reserve Rosette

4-H: RABBIT CLASSES

Contact: Kim Wilson 250-757-8501 Please provide your own leakproof cages! PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 R1. Junior Showmanship, 9-11 year olds R2. Intermediate Showmanship, 12-13 year olds R3. Senior Showmanship, 14 years & up Champion & Reserve Rosettes Overall Please specify breeds & tattoo numbers Classes are based on new rabbit project regulations R4. Unit I Commercial Doe R5. Unit II Fancy Type Doe R6. Unit III Wool Type Doe R7. Unit IV Doe with litter. Litter must be between 5 & 8 weeks old R8. Unit VII Replacement Doe Grand and Reserve Champion Doe from above classes R9. Unit I Commercial Buck R10. Unit II Fancy Type Buck R11. Unit III Wool Type Buck R12. Unit VII Replacement Buck Grand and Reserve Champion Buck from above classes R13. Unit V Market Rabbit, Single fryer 8-12 weeks old, weighing 4 to 6 lbs. R14. Unit VI Pen of 3 fryers, 8-12 weeks old, 4 to 6 lbs Overall Grand and Reserve Champion Rabbit to come from Top does and bucks plus Unit V and VI (If there is an outstanding animal in one of these classes) ➙

Section 4-H R15. Unit VIII Marketable Rabbit Raising: display of information to be exhibited and presented to the judge and audience. R16. Unit IX Senior Management Project: display of information to be exhibited and presented to the judge and audience. R17. Rabbit Fitting: 2 members from each club to present the preparation of a rabbit showing. The judge will observe and ask questions during the process. R18. Rabbit Interclub: Team of 5 from each club, 4 different breeds of rabbits with handlers and one commentator. This will show different breeds of rabbits with commentary on breed and parts of each animal. Posing the animal upon completion.

4-H: POULTRY CLASSES

Contact: Tim Boley 250-752-9757 PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 Entry form must indicate breed & variety, bantam (BTM) or standard (STD), for all classes. P1. Beginning Poultry Husbandry & Showmanship a) young trio, not necessarily purebred b) young purebred trio c) 1-3 caged or game birds P2. Poultry Breeder: young trio or hen with chicks P3. Replacement Stock: young trio and old trio P4. Poultry Raising: a) layer, 3 dozen eggs b) hatchery, 6 chicks c) raising meat birds, 1 bird or records P5. a) Layer Production: 1 bird or pictures, 3 doz. eggs & records b) Meat Production: 1 bird or pictures & records P6. Poultry Breeder: (Sr. Management) 2 trios P7. Market: (Sr. Management) records P8. Layer: (Sr. Management) layer records P9. Advanced Skill, self determined P10. Junior Poultry Showmanship, 9-11 years P11. Intermediate Poultry Showmanship, 12-13 years P12. Senior Poultry Showmanship, 14 years and up P13. Poultry Fitting: team of two per club. Each team will be given a bird to prepare for show. The bird will have to be washed, rinsed, dried and fitted within an allotted time, then shown. Each club will be responsible for their own wash tubs, blow dryer and fitting equipment. P14. Poultry Interclub: One entry per club. 4 birds well fitted, 4 handlers. Birds to be posed side by side on the table and shown as per the request of the judge. Members to be in club outfits.

4-H: CAVY CLASSES

Contact: Kim Wilson 250-757-8501 Please provide your own leakproof cages! PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 C1. Junior Showmanship, 9-11 years C2. Intermediate Showmanship, 12 -13 years C3. Senior Showmanship, 14 years and up Champion & Reserve Rosette Overall C4. Unit I short hair cavy sow C5. Unit II long hair cavy sow C6. Unit III sow with litter Cavy breeding sow with litter (2 to 4 weeks old) include date of birth. NOTE: your boars 3 weeks and older may be separated from the litter.

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C7. Unit I short haired cavy boar C8. Unit II long hair boar Overall Grand and Reserve Champion Cavy C9. Unit IV senior management display C10. Cavy fitting: 2 members from each club to present the preparation of a cavy for showing. The judge to observe and ask questions during the progress. C11. Cavy interclub: team of 5 from each club, 4 different breeds of cavy with handlers and one commentator. This will show different breeds of cavy with commentary on breed and parts of each animal. Posing the animal upon completion. *NOTE* cavy fitting and interclub classes can be on Saturday or Sunday, depending on time and Judges’ preference.

4-H: CLOVERBUDS CRAFTS

Contact: Janet Boley 250-752-9757 PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 CB1. Unit 1 CB2. Unit 2 CB3. Unit 3

4-H: CRAFT CLASSES

Contact: Janet Boley 250-752-9757 PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 Craft Prizes will be judged as a unit of 3. Record book judged separately. CR1. Unit 1: Simply Crafts (3 articles made during the year) CR2. Unit 2: Discovering Crafts (3 articles using different craft techniques) CR3. Unit 3: Creating Crafts (3 articles showing different techniques; 1 article designed by member with pattern used) CR4. Unit 4: Crafts (3 articles of one specific craft; 1 article motif must be designed by member with pattern displayed) CR5. Unit 5: Senior Management (detailed comparison study of 2 crafts; member designs 2 articles of each craft. An educational display and member’s own record book.) CR6. Unit 6: Advanced Skill Project (a determined project related to crafts. Report or record book also.)

4-H: SEWING CLASSES

Contact: Janet Boley 250-752-9757 PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 Sewing Projects: Unit One Steady Stitches a) Main Article b) Second Article Unit Two. Creative Clothing Construction a) Main Article b) Second Article Unit Three. The Personal Touch a) Main Article b) Second Article Unit Four. Wardrobe Management Unit Five. Expression of Challenge

4-H: WOOL CRAFT

Prize donated by Qualicum Spinners & Weavers, $25 for best handwoven item in 4-H Wool Craft Prizes donated by Sharon Pickard, $10 for best skein and $10 for best felted item in 4-H Wool Craft Members to display their 3 wool craft articles as per the 4-H Wool Craft Regulations. Actual articles must be exhibited. 1. Junior showmanship (9-12) 2. Senior showmanship (13-19)

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Contact: Janet Boley 250-752-9757 PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 SE1. Junior Showmanship, 9-11 years SE2. Intermediate Showmanship, 12-13 years SE3. Senior Showmanship, 14 & up Grand & Reserve Overall Showmanship Projects to be shown according to guidelines and with record book. SE4. Unit 1, two stroke SE5. Unit 2, four stroke

4-H: INTERCLUB

Contact: Janet Boley 250-752-9757 Note: straight line judging 1. STALL COMPETITION: PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $10.00 2nd - $8.00 3rd - $6.00 A. Livestock B. Poultry and Rabbits

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Section A STOCK NOTE: On-site camping is not available

RULES: 1. New deadline for 2015: Entry forms for all Livestock must be in the hands of the Fair Secretary, P.O. Box 195, Coombs, B.C. V0R 1M0 by Friday, July 24. 2. All stock to be the registered property of the exhibitor for at least 30 days prior to the entry. 3. Registration papers of all registered stock to be available upon request. 4. All animals must be in good health; sick or infected animals will be excused. 5. Arrival Times: horses in time for events; cattle, sheep, swine, goats, between 6-10pm Friday. 6. Combining Classes: there will be a Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion. Rosette for male and female classes. In order to qualify there must be competition from two or more classes. 7. No late entries accepted after 5pm on Monday before the fair. 8. No on-site camping. Limited stock trailer parking. 9. Exhibitors removing their exhibits or dismantling their displays before 5pm on Sunday the last day of the fair will forfeit all prize money. 10. Initial bedding will be supplied. 11. Insurance: it is mandatory that all exhibitors shall obtain public liability insurance to protect themselves, and to have proof of such insurance available upon request. Such insurance is obtained at nominal cost. Consult your insurance broker. 12. All cattle and sheep must have a government I.D. tag.

SECTION A-1: HORSES See Horse Show program.

SECTION A-2: SWINE

CLASSES: 10. Boar, under 6 months of age. 11. Boar, 6 months & not over 10 months of age. 12. Gilt, under 6 months of age. 13. Gilt, 6 months & not over 10 months of age. 14. Breeder’s Herd - group of four (4) animals. Both sexes represented. Each animal in group must have been exhibited in one of the above classes. 15. Fed Hog.

SECTION A-3: GOATS

Contact: Rose Brittain 250-752-6621 ENTRY FORMS due by Friday, July 24. ENTRY FEE: $3 per entry ($4 per entry as of Sat. July 25) PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $10.00 2nd - $8.00 3rd - $6.00 4th - $4.00 5th - $3.00 Rosette for Best Overall Female & Male BREED CLASSIFICATIONS: “A” Saanen “F” Nigerian Dwarf “B” Toggenburg “G” Other Breeds “C” Alpine “H” Commercial/Grade “D” Nubian “I” Meat Class (inc. pygmy, boer, etc.) “E” La Mancha CLASSES: 1. Senior Doe, milking 2. Yearling Doe, milking 3. Yearling Doe, dry 4. Doe, under 1 year 5. Chevon 6. Doe with kid 7. Get of Sire, 3 animals of same sire (any age) 8. Produce of Dam, 2 animals of same doe, (any age) 9. Herd - 1 milker; 1 yearling, dry or milking; 1 kid Rosette Senior Champion & Reserve Rosette Junior Champion & Reserve

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HORSE SHOW INFORMATION 4-H & OPEN SHOW RU LE S & R E GU L AT ION S 1. The show will be held under Horse Council BC rules. 2. All competitors must be current Horse Council BC members. A photocopy of your current membership card MUST be attached to your entry. Numbers will not be issued out without proof of current HCBC membership. 3. Payment must be received in full before numbers will be issued. 4. The Show Committee reserves the right to cancel or combine any class not filled to satisfaction, where upon exhibitors shall be notified as soon as possible after closure of entries. 5. All contestants will adhere to the rules and decisions of the judge. If any questions or dispute should arise, it shall be referred to the Management whose decision is final. 6. Numbers and approved riding helmets must be worn at all times, including in the warm-up ring and all Youth or Junior Western Classes. Proper riding boots must be worn. 7. An exhibitor using the wrong number (or no number) in the ring maybe excused from the class or may be disqualified in the event of a subsequent protest. 8. No person other than officials, attendants on duty, and the judge may enter the ring without permission of the Management. 9. Inhumane and/or abusive treatment of horses will not be tolerated. 10. Walk/Trot Riders cannot cross entry with any other mounted division. 11. Reining Classes – two handed permitted with any legal bit. No Cross entry between Junior and Open. 12. Day Rates apply per horse/rider combination. 13. The waiver form must be signed by all riders. Riders under the age of 19 must have their parents or guardians sign as well. 14. Entry fees may be refunded with a doctor’s note or vet certificate. 15. 4-H Classes will be judged in the Danish System. 16. Western and English High Points awarded per Unit and Division 17. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR DAILY DRAW PRIZES 18. You are responsible for cleaning up your own hay, manure, garbage etc. from stall and trailer areas. 19. Due to the nature of our show and the broad range of

abilities of our exhibitors stallions are not permitted. 20. Miniature horses are welcome in the showmanship classes. 21. ENTRY DEADLINE IS August 1, 2015. LATE ENTRIES WILL BE SUBJECT TO $10.00 LATE FEE PLUS COST OF CLASS. Limited stabling is available at the Fair Grounds. Entries must be paid in full in order to reserve your stall. Separate stall deposit cheque must accompany entry. Stall deposit will be return upon inspection at check out. Limited on site camping for out-of-town 4-H members ONLY. Additional off site camping available locally contact Entry Secretary for details. * Costume Class. Use your imagination and dress yourself and your horse. * Ride A 5 Buck. Entrants will place a $5 bill under their leg (bare-back) and complete a series of gaits and maneuvers as directed by the judge. The last rider with their bill wins the pot. Announcers: Nigel Cooper & Troy Bater Judge: Liz Sahlstrom

ENTRY SECRETARY: Jodie Bater P.O. Box 292 Errington, BC V0R 1V0 Telephone: 250-951-9338 Email: tjbater@gmail.com Make cheque payable to Coombs Country 4-H Horse Club Please make a separate cheque for stable deposit.

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ENGLISH HORSE SHOW ENTRY FORM

4-H Unit 1 1. Showmanship 5. English Pleasure 9. English Equitation 13. Road Hack 17. Beginner Lead Line (Walk/Trot) 8 years & under. Must be accompanied by an adult & must have halter & lead rope over or under bridle.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2015

4-H Unit 2 4-H Unit 3 4-H Unit 4/5/6 2. Showmanship 3. Showmanship 4. Showmanship 6. English Pleasure 7. English Pleasure 8. English Pleasure 10. English Equitation 11. English Equitation 12. English Equitation 14. Hunter Hack 15. Hunter Hack 16. Hunter Hack Walk/Trot Junior A (13 & under) Junior B (14-18) Open (Any Age) 18. Hunter Under Saddle 19. Hunter Under Saddle 20. Hunter Under Saddle 21. Hunter Under Saddle 22. Hunt Seat Equitation 23. Hunt Seat Equitation 24. Hunt Seat Equitation 25. Hunt Seat Equitation 26. English Pleasure 27. English Pleasure 28. English Pleasure 29. English Pleasure 30. Road Hack 31. Road Hack 32. Road Hack 33. Road Hack 34. Hunter Hack 35. Hunter Hack 36. Hunter Hack

37. Cross Pole 38. 2’6” 39. Costume Class. 1st $50, 2nd $20, 3rd $10. Dress up and win!

ENGLISH HORSE SHOW ENTER UNLIMITED AMOUNT OF CLASSES FOR $30.00/DAY 4-H Show ~ 9am start DAY RATE APPLIES PER HORSE AND RIDER COMBINATION 1. Unit 1 Showmanship Entries Close August 1, 2015 ~ Late Fees ~ $10.00 2. Unit 2 Showmanship Name ______________________________________________ Age_______ B.C.H.C#_________________ Address______________________________ City__________________________________ Postal Code_____________ Phone _______________________ Email____________________________ Horse’s Name ___________________________________________________ Club Name _______________________ Leader_______________________ Waiver:

I make these entries at my own risk and subject to the rules of the show and I agree to be bound thereby. I agree to make no claims against the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association and/or Coombs Country 4-H Horse Club, its members, leaders, volunteers and/or the owner of the Horse Show grounds if any damage be occasioned to, or loss occur to any equipment or animals, or accident or injury to any rider. Each rider will be responsible for the action of his or her horse. I hereby certify that every horse/rider is eligible as entered, and agree to be bound by the rules of this horse show. ASTM APPROVED HELMETS WITH A FIXED HARNESS ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL EXHIBITORS INCLUDING WARM UP RING AND YOUTH OR JUNIOR WESTERN COMPETITORS. I understand that I will forfeit my stall deposit if the stall is left damaged or dirty. Rider’s Signature: _______________________________________________________ Parent or Guardian’s Signature:____________________________________________

Make cheque payable to Coombs Country 4-H Horse Club Mail entries to: Jodie Bater, P.O. Box 292 Errington, BC V0R 1V0 Phone: 250-951-9338

Email: tjbater@gmail.com

______English 4-H Classes (FREE) ______English Open Classes Day Rate @ $30.00 ______English Open Classes @ $6.00 per class ______Stall @ $10.00 per stall per day ______Camping @ $12.00 per night (out of town 4-H only) ______Late Entry Fee @ $10.00 TOTAL

Stable Deposit $25.00 separate cheque

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3. Units 3 Showmanship 4. Unit 4/5/6 Showmanship 5. Unit 1 English Pleasure 6. Unit 2 English Pleasure 7. Unit 3 English Pleasure 8. Unit 4/5/6 English Pleasure 9. Unit 1 English Equitation 10. Unit 2 English Equitation 11. Unit 3 English Equitation 12. Unit 4/5/6 English Equitation 13. Unit 1 Rock Hack 14. Unit 2 Hunter Hack 15. Unit 3 Hunter Hack 16. Unit 4/5/6 Hunter Hack Lunch Break

Open Show ~ 1pm start 17. Beginner Lead Line 18. Walk/Trot Hunter Under Saddle 19. Junior A Hunter Under Saddle 20. Junior B Hunter Under Saddle 21. Open Hunter Under Saddle 22. Walk/Trot Hunt Seat Equitation 23. Junior A Hunt Seat Equitation 24. Junior B Hunt Seat Equitation 25. Open Hunt Seat Equitation 26. Walk/Trot English Pleasure 27. Junior A English Pleasure 28. Junior B English Pleasure 29. Open English Pleasure 30. Walk/Trot Road Hack 31. Junior A Rock Hack 32. Junior B Rock Hack 33. Open Road Hack 34. Junior A Hunter Hack 35. Junior B Hunter Hack 36. Open Hunter Hack 37. Cross Pole 38. 2’6” 39. Costume Class www.pqbnews.com • 15

WESTERN HORSE SHOW ENTRY FORM

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2015

4-H Unit 2 4-H Unit 3 4-H Unit 4/5/6 4-H Unit 1 39. Showmanship 40. Showmanship 41. Showmanship 38. Showmanship 43. Western Pleasure 44. Western Pleasure 45. Western Pleasure 42. Western Pleasure 47. Western Horsemanship 48. Western Horsemanship 49. Western Horsemanship 46. Western Horsemanship 51. Trail 52. Trail 53. Trail 50. Trail 55. Beginner Lead Line Walk/Trot Junior A (13 & under) Junior B (14-18) Open (Any Age) (Walk/Trot) 8 years 56. Showmanship 57. Showmanship 58. Showmanship 59. Showmanship & under. Must be 60. Western Pleasure 61. Western Pleasure 62. Western Pleasure 63. Western Pleasure accompanied by an adult 64. Western Horsemanship 65. Western Horsemanship 66. Western Horsemanship 67. Western Horsemanship & must have halter & lead 68. Walk/Trot Trail 69. Junior A Trail 70. Junior A Trail 71. Open Trail rope over or under bridle. 72. Junior A Reining 73. Junior A Reining 74. Open Reining 75. Ride A 5 Buck. No fee only a $5 bill to ride!

WESTERN HORSE SHOW

ENTER UNLIMITED AMOUNT OF CLASSES FOR $30.00/DAY DAY RATE APPLIES PER HORSE AND RIDER COMBINATION 4-H Show ~ 9am start 38. Unit 1 Showmanship Entries Close August 1, 2015 ~ Late Fees ~ $10.00 Name ______________________________________________ Age_______ B.C.H.C#_________________ Address______________________________ City__________________________________ Postal Code_____________ Phone _______________________ Email____________________________ Horse’s Name ___________________________________________________ Club Name _______________________ Leader_______________________ Waiver:

Make cheque payable to Coombs Country 4-H Horse Club Mail entries to: Jodie Bater, P.O. Box 292 Errington, BC V0R 1V0 Phone: 250-951-9338

Email: tjbater@gmail.com

______Western 4-H Classes (FREE) ______Western Open Classes Day Rate @ $30.00 ______Western Open Classes @ $6.00 per class ______Stall @ $10.00 per stall per day ______Camping @ $12.00 per night (out of town 4-H only) ______Late Entry Fee @ $10.00 TOTAL Stable Deposit $25.00 separate cheque

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39. Unit 2 Showmanship 40. Units 3 Showmanship 41. Unit 4/5/6 Showmanship 42. Unit 1 Western Pleasure 43. Unit 2 Western Pleasure 44. Unit 3 Western Pleasure 45. Unit 4/5/6 Western Pleasure 46. Unit 1 Western Horsemanship 47. Unit 2 Western Horsemanship 48. Unit 3 Western Horsemanship 49. Unit 4/5/6 Western Horsemanship 50. Unit 1 Trail 51. Unit 2 Trail 52. Unit 3 Trail 53. Unit 4/5/6 Trail Lunch Break

Open Show ~ 1pm start

55. Beginner Lead Line 56. Walk/Trot Showmanship 57. Junior A Showmanship 58. Junior B Showmanship 59. Open Showmanship 60. Walk/Trot Western Pleasure 61. Junior A Western Pleasure 62. Junior B Western Pleasure 63. Open Western Pleasure 64. Walk/Trot Western Horsemanship 65. Junior A Western Horsemanship 66. Junior B Western Horsemanship 67. Open Western Horsemanship 68. Walk/Trot Trail 69. Junior A Trail 70. Junior B Trail 71. Open Trail 72. Junior A Reining 73. Junior B Reining 74. Open Reining 75. Ride A 5 Buck

Section B POULTRY

Contact: Tim Boley 250-752-9757, duckwhisper13@hotmail.com or nscrosby@shaw.ca

A PA S A N C T I O N E D S H O W A.P.A. Judge: Heather Hayes - from Armstrong

Entry Fee: $1.50 per entry No late entries. (Cage space may limit entries) PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 Class Champion: $10.00; Reserve Class Champion: $7.50; Division Champion: $15.00; Reserve Division Champion: $12.50; Champion in Show: $50.00; Reserve Champion in Show: $35.00 Each exhibit will only receive their top prize money. RULES: 1. Completed entry forms and entry fees must be in the hands of the Fair Secretary by Friday, July 24, two weeks prior to the show. Mail entry forms to Box 195, Coombs, B.C. V0R 1M0, drop at fair office, fax to 250-248-4458 or email to info@coombsfair.com. 2. Entry forms must be completed as to section, division, class and breed. 3. All birds must be purebred. 4. All birds may be caged Thursday 3:00-9:00pm. Judging begins at 8am Friday. 5. Exhibits to be judged by the American Association Poultry Standards. CLOSED JUDGING 6. No diseased birds permitted in show. All lousy or diseased birds must be removed by owner. 7. No exhibits or displays to be removed before 5:00pm on Sunday the last day of the Fair. Anyone removing displays before 5pm will forfeit prize money. 8. All breeds and varieties to be judged separately. 9. All birds must be owned by the exhibitor for a minimum of 30 days before showing. 10. Cage space may limit entries. 11. No 4-H birds in OPEN EVENTS. 12. Classes will be provided for all breeds provided that there are AT LEAST 10 or more birds. 13. There will be NO prize money unless there is a class. See rule #12 re Classes. 14. Prizes will be awarded at the judge’s discretion.

POULTRY: All birds entered as Cock (C), Cockerel (KL), Hen (H), or Pullet (PLT Please specify Single Comb (SC), or Rose Comb (RC), Bearded/Non-Bearded. WATERFOWL: All birds entered as Old Drake (ODR), Young Drake (YDR), Old Duck (OD), Young Duck (YD), Old Gander (OGR), Young Gander (YGR), Old Goose (OG), Young Goose (YG) TURKEYS: All turkeys are to be entered as Old Tom (OT), Young Tom (YT), Old Hen (OH), Young Hen (YH) DIVISION A: STANDARDS (Large fowl) Classes: American; Asiatic; English; Mediterranean; Continental; All Other Standard Breeds (AOSB) DIVISION B: BANTAMS Classes: Game Class; Single Comb Clean Legged (SCCL); Rose Comb Clean Legged (RCCL); All Other Comb Cleaned Legged (AOCCL); Feathered Legged DIVISION C: WATERFOWL Classes: Ducks: Bantam, Light, Medium, Heavy Geese: Heavy, Medium, Light DIVISION D: TURKEYS DIVISION E: GUINEA FOWL DIVISION F: FAMILY GROUPS AND PETSTOCK E-1: Hen and Chicks E-3: Pet stock E-2: Duck and Ducklings E-4: Utility

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Section C HORTICULTURE Contact: Dawn Osborne 250-757-2006

OPEN CLASSES

New for 2015: All categories have been revised, please read carefully! SEE RULES 4 & 5 ENTRY FEE: $1.00 per entry; $1.50 per entry after 5:00 p.m. Monday before the Fair. PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 Rosettes for Best Overall Entries RULES: 1. Exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor, except wild blackberries. Plates will be provided. 2. All entries must be named, please specify variety. 3. Two (2) entries per class per exhibitor allowed in horticulture, provided they are different cultivars (varieties) and are named. 4. Entry forms & fees can be submitted as of June 1, and must be received no later than 5pm Monday before the Fair. Earlier is better. See Rule 17, Page 6. 5. Exhibits must be on the grounds between 6-8pm on Thursday or between 7:30-9:30am. on Friday before the Fair. Judging begins at 10am on Friday. 6. Exhibits must not be removed before 5pm Sunday. TIPS FOR EXHIBITORS: 1. Apples, pears or plums must be displayed with stems on. 2. Apples should be wiped clean. 3. Plums should not be wiped clean. 4. Fruit should all be of uniform size. 5. Display the number of fruit on each plate as specified. 6. Berries should be bright, well formed, with bloom left on, hulls and core removed except where specified.

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Nuts must be last year’s crop. Beans & tomatoes must have all their stems attached. Vegetables should be uniform in size, bright and attractive. Long keeping vegetables should be firm and mature. Cabbages and similar vegetables should be properly trimmed (do not overtrim) and not past their prime. Wash all root vegetables, trim tops to specified lengths (do not buff or scrub roots), except potatoes, see rules 17, 18, 19. You must have the correct number, size and uniform lengths of vegetables on a plate as specified. Fresh herbs must have 3 cuts per class, except juniors. Herbs must be free of insects. Both fresh and dried to be named. Potatoes must be brushed (free of dirt). Potatoes must be uniform of size and free of insects. Potatoes must have the correct number or size as specified. Carrot tops should be trimmed to 1/2”.

C-1 FRUIT

Rosette for Best Overall Entry 1. Apples: 3 per plate, see rule #1 a. any variety, named b. crab apples 2. Berries: 9 per plate a. domestic blackberry, named c. raspberry, named b. wild blackberry d. AOV, named 3. Grapes: 1 bunch, named 4. Melons: 1, named 5. Any other fruit: 3 per plate, named, see rule #1 6. Nuts: 6 per plate, named

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Section C HORTICULTURE CONTINUED C-2 VEGETABLES

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See tips 8-13, rule #3 Rosette for Best Overall Entry 7. Broccoli: in water a. conventional broccoli, 1 large floret b. sprouting broccoli, 3 florets 8. Beans: 6 per plate, stem on, named a. bush, yellow f. scarlet runner b. bush, green g. broad c. bush, any other colour h. AOV (all other varieties) d. pole, green i. dried AOV ½ pint jar e. pole, any other colour 9. Beets: 3 per plate, root on, stem as long as diameter is round a. cylinder b. globe c. AOV 10. Cabbage: 1 head, root off a. green b. red c. savoy d. AOV 11. Carrots: 3 per plate, trim top to ½” a. orange b. purple c. any other colour 12. Celery: 1 head, in water 13. Corn: 3 ears, shucked a. yellow b. white c. AOV 14. Cauliflower: 1 head, root off a. white b. any other colour 15. Cucumber: 1 per plate (except pickling) a. slicing b. long english c. pickling, 5 per plate 16. Garlic: 3 per plate a. standard b. elephant

17. Lettuce: 1 head, root on, in water a. romaine b. leaf c. head 18. Onions: 3 per plate, bend stem & tie (except green onions) a. summer b. storage c. green onions, 3 roots on, in water 19. Peas: 6 per plate a. edible pods b. non-edible pods 20. Chard: 1 plant, root on, in water a. swiss b. red c. any other colour 21. Rhubarb: 3 stalks, uncut at bottom, ½” leaf at top 22. Squash: 1, stem on a. summer, named c. zucchini, under 10” b. winter, named d. zucchini, heaviest 23. Tomatoes: 3 per plate exc. cherry tomatoes, 6 per plate. Stems on. a. red e. cherry, red (6 per plate) b. yellow f. cherry, any other colour c. any other colour (6 per plate) d. paste types (i.e. Roma) 24. Turnips: 1 25. Peppers: 1 sweet per plate, 3 hot per plate a. red bell, sweet e. jalapeno b. green bell, sweet f. habanero c. yellow bell, sweet g. AOV hot, named d. AOV sweet, named 26. Kale: 3 stalks from same plant, in water, named 27. Radish: 3 per plate, root on, trim top to ½” a. red b. french c. AOV

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Section C HORTICULTURE CONTINUED 28. 29.

Herbs: 3 cuts/stalks ALL HERBS MUST BE IN WATER a. basil d. oregano g. sage b. chives e. parsley h. thyme c. mint f. rosemary i. any other herb, named Best freak or unusual vegetable

C-3 FIELD PRODUCE

See tips 17-19, rule #2 Rosette for Best Overall Entry 30. Potatoes: 3 brushed clean, not washed, named a. white c. red b. yellow d. purple 31. Sheaf of wheat, 6” at butt 32. Sheaf of oats, 6” at butt 33. Hay, 1 bale 34. Fodder feed: 3 a. corn b. beets

JUNIOR CLASSES

New for 2015: All categories have been revised, please read carefully! ENTRY FORMS: See Rule 4. ENTRY FEE: 25¢ (late entry fee 50¢) after Monday before the fair See tips 6 thru 19. See rules 1 thru 6 at beginning of section. PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00 Rosette for Best Overall Entry

Additional Rules: See rules 1-6 at beginning of section. 7. Exhibitors must be 16 years old or younger as of Jan. 1st. 8. Age must be on the entry form. 9. Exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor. 10. Garden Creation - constructed of fresh garden items, including flowers; wire may be used to fasten it together. 35. Beans: 3 per plate, stem on a. yellow b. green c. AOV (any other variety) 36. Beets: 2, root on, trim stem as long as diameter is round 37. Corn: 2 ears, shucked 38. Cucumber: 1 39. Lettuce: 1 head, root on, in water 40. Onions: 2 per plate, bend stem & tie (except green onions) a. 2 of any 1 variety b. green onions, root on, in water 41. Peas: 3 per plate 42. Potatoes: 3 per plate 43. Radishes: 3 per plate, root on, trim stem to ½” 44. Tomatoes: 3 per plate, stem on 45. Squash: 1, stem on, named 46. Herbs: fresh, a selection of 4 types, 1 stalk each, named 47. Garden Creation: 10 years & under, see rule #10 48. Garden Creation: 11 – 16 years, see rule # 10

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Section D DOMESTIC SCIENCE Contact: Donna Furneaux 250-752-9935

OPEN CLASSES

ENTRY FORMS: See Rule 4. ENTRY FEE: $1.00 per entry; $1.50 per entry after 5:00 p.m. Monday before the Fair. PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 RULES: 1. All exhibits must be made by the exhibitor. 2. Novice exhibitors to enter regular classes, place “N” before class number on entry form. Novice is any exhibitor entering Baked Goods section for the first time or Home Canning section for the first time. 3. Entry forms & fees can be submitted as of June 1 and must be received no later than 5pm Monday before the Fair. Earlier is better. See rule 17, page 6. 4. Exhibits must be on the grounds between 6-8pm on Thursday, or between 7:30-9:30am on Friday before the Fair. Judging begins at 10am on Friday. 5. Only one (1) entry per class, per exhibitor. 6. All exhibits must be on a flat surface and tightly sealed. 7. AOV - Any Other Variety, refers to exhibits not found in any of the listed classes. Entry must be named. 8. No mixes allowed. 9. Exhibits must not be removed before 5pm Sunday or forfeit of any winnings. 10. All preserves will be opened to taste. One (1) jar per class. 11. If less than three (3) entries per class, all entries will be judged against other similar classes. 12. Decorated cakes and art must be decorated/created by exhibitor and will be judged on appearance/creativity only. Baked Goods entries will be judged on: A-I Home Canning entries will be judged on: B, E-I General Appearance: A) Size & Shape.....................................10 points B) Colour...............................................10 points C) Crust..................................................10 points Internal Appearance: D) Texture..............................................10 points E) Tenderness........................................10 points F) Colour...............................................10 points Flavour: G) Taste...................................................20 points H) Odour................................................20 points I) Creativity..........................................20 points

D-1 BAKED GOODS

Rosette for Best Entry, Classes 1-55 Yeast Breads: 1. Brown bread, 1 loaf 2. White bread, 1 loaf 3. Multigrain bread, 1 loaf 4. Machine made bread,

5. Buns, 4 6. Sticky buns, 4 7. Sweet Bread 8. Focaccia Bread any variety, 1 loaf

Sourdough Breads: must use homemade starter 9. Brown bread, 1 loaf 13. Buns, 4 10. White bread, 1 loaf 14. Sticky buns, 4 11. Multigrain bread, 1 loaf 15. Sweet Bread 12. Machine made bread, 16. Focaccia Bread any variety, 1 loaf

Gluten-Free Breads: name the grains used 17. Brown bread, 1 loaf 21. Buns, 4 18. White bread, 1 loaf 22. Sticky buns, 4 19. Multigrain bread, 1 loaf 23. Sweet Bread 20. Machine made bread, 24. Focaccia Bread any variety, 1 loaf Quick Breads: 25. Muffins, plain, 4 26. Muffins, fruit, 4 27. Muffins, chips, 4 28. Coffee/Crumb Cake, ½ cake 29. Date or Nut Loaf, ½ loaf

30. Zucchini Loaf, ½ loaf 31. Loaf - AOV, ½ loaf (rule 7) 32. Baking Powder Biscuits, 4 33. Scones, 4 34. Soda Bread, 1

Cakes: 35. Cake Layer, iced any variety, ½ cake 36. Cake, not iced, chiffon, ½ cake 37. Cake not iced, angel food, ½ cake 38. Cake not iced, sponge, ½ cake 39. Cupcakes, iced, any variety, 4 40. Chocolate Cake, iced, Full cake, SPECIAL prizes - $10, $8, $6 41. Decorated Cake, Fair Theme: COW (rule 12) 42. Cupcake Art, up to 6 cupcakes (rule 12) Cookies & Squares: 43. Brownies, 4 (1½” to 2”) 44. Nanaimo Bars, 4, (1½” to 2”) 45. Bars or Squares, AOV, 4 (1½” to 2”) (rule 7) 46. Shortbread, 4 47. Cookies, drop, 4 48. Cookies, rolled and cut out, 4 49. Cookies, flattened, 4 Pastries: 50. Apple Pie, 2 crust, 1 pie 51. Pie, AOV, 1 or 2 crust (rule 7) 52. Butter Tarts, 4 53. Tarts, AOV, 4 (rule 7) Candy: 54. Fudge, any variety, 4 55. Candy, AOV, 4 (rule 7)

D-2 HOME BOTTLING

Rosette for Best Overall Entry, Classes 56-93 Entries accepted from this season or previous season. Jams: With Pectin 56. Strawberry 57. Raspberry 58. Blackberry 59. Fruit AOV 60. Marmalade (rule 7)

Without Pectin 61. Strawberry 62. Raspberry 63. Blackberry 64. Fruit AOV (rule 7)

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Section D DOMESTIC SCIENCE CONTINUED Jelly: With Pectin 65. Apple 66. Grape 67. Berry, any variety 68. Jelly, AOV, (rule 7) Other: 73. Lemon Cheese 74. Apple Butter 75. Mincemeat 76. Apple Sauce 77. Tomatoes 78. Vegetables 79. Salsa 80. Antipasto

Without Pectin 69. Apple 70. Grape 71. Berry, any variety 72. Jelly, AOV, (rule 7) 81. 82. 83. 84.

Fish (appearance only) Tree Fruit, bottled Small Fruit, bottled Flavoured Vinegars, 500ml, may be fruit or herb corked or sealed (rule 7) 85. Juice, fruit 86. Juice, vegetable

Pickles: (Best entries are from the previous season) 87. Bread & Butter 91. Chutney 88. Dilled Vegetables 92. Relish, AOV (rule 7) 89. Pickles, AOV (rule 7) 93. Sauce, AOV (rule 7) 90. Sweet Beet

JUNIOR CLASSES

Rosette for Best Entry, Classes 94-127 ENTRY FORMS: See Rule 4. ENTRY FEE: 25¢ per entry; 50¢ late entry fee after 5pm Monday before the Fair. PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00 Rules: See 1 through 12 at beginning of this section. 13. Exhibitors must be 16 years of age or younger on Jan 1. 14. Age must be on the entry form. 15. Classes will be divided and judged by age on exhibitor’s tags. Put corresponding letter A,B,C after class # on entry form (i.e. 94A) A = 6 years and younger; B = 7 to 12 years; C = 13 to 16 years 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. 101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106.

Bread, white, brown or multigrain, 1 loaf Muffins, plain, 4 Muffins, fruit, 4 Muffins, chips, 4 Loaf, any variety, ½ loaf Baking Powder Biscuits, 4 Cake Single Layer, any variety, iced, ½ cake after iced Cupcakes, any variety, iced, 4 Decorated Cake, Fair Theme: COW (rule 12) Cupcake Art, up to 6 cupcakes (rule 12) Cookies, drop, 4 Cookies, cut out, 4 Cookies, flattened, 4

107. 108. 109. 110. 111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119.

Brownies, 4 (1½” to 2”) Bars or Squares, AOV, 4 (1½” to 2”) (rule 7) Sculpted Rice Krispie Creature (rule 12) Pie, any variety, 1 or 2 crust, 1 pie (rule 7) Butter Tarts, 4 Fudge, any variety, 4 (rule 7) Candy, AOV, 4 (rule 7) Jam, any variety (rule 7) Jelly, any variety (rule 7) Pickles or Relish, any variety (rule 7) Fruit, bottled Vegetables, bottled Packed School Lunch, judged on balanced meal, quality, taste, appearance

D-4 EGGS: Open and Junior

(See rule 15, add A, B or C for Junior Entries) ENTRY FORMS: See Rule 4 Eggs will be judged on A) Colour 10 points B) Freshness 20 points C) Odour 10 points 120. 121. 122. 123. 124.

Bantam, 6 in a basket White, 6 in a basket Brown, 6 in a basket Exotic, 6 in a basket Duck, 6 in a basket

125. Goose, 6 in a basket 126. Turkey, 6 in a basket 127. Decorated, judged on appearance only (rule 12)

D-5 BEER AND WINE

ENTRY FORMS: See Rule 4 ENTRY FEE: $1.00 per entry; $1.50 late entry fee after 5pm Monday before the Fair. PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 Rules For Wine and Beer Making: 17. Still-wine entries must be in round, clear, no personal labels on bottles, with new or sterilized caps to prevent spoilage in bottles. No corked bottles. 18. Wine must be made by exhibitors by fermentation process. 19. Wine should be ready to use, not raw. Best entries are from previous year or years. 20. No artificial flavouring or colour. 21. Fortified wines are not to be entered. 22. Each exhibitor may enter only one bottle in each class. 23. Wine must have principle ingredients (i.e. type of grape, berry, etc.) shown on a stick-on label on the bottle. 24. Beer or Ale must consist of 2 bottles, one for judging, one for display. Rosette Best Entry, CLASS 128-135 (with 3 or more entries) Beer: 128. Beer 129. Ale 130. Beer from a kit Wine: 131. Grape, Wine, red label, 1 132. Fruit Wine, red, AOV, 1 (rule 7) 133. Grape Wine, White table, 1 134. Fruit Wine, white, AOV, 1 (rule 7) 135. Wine from a kit www.pqbnews.com • 23

Section E NEEDLECRAFTS Contact: Susan Stephen 250-248-3544

OPEN CLASSES

SEND ENTRY FORMS IN EARLY. New for 2015: exhibits must be delivered on Wednesday before the fair! ENTRY FEE: $1.00 per entry; $1.50 per entry after 5:00 p.m. Monday before the Fair. PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 Rosettes for Best Overall Entry awarded in each section with 3 or more entries. RULES: 1. Entry forms & fees can be submitted as of June 1 and must be received no later than 5pm Monday before the Fair. Earlier is better (rule 17 p. 6). 2. New for 2015: Exhibits must be at the exhibition hall between 6-8pm Wednesday before the Fair. Articles will not be accepted Thursday. Judging begins Friday. 3. Exhibits must have been made by the exhibitor within 3 years of the date of the Fair, and not have been exhibited previously at this Fair. 4. Only one (1) entry per class per exhibitor. 5. Sewing entries can be adult or child sizes, stretch or woven. 6. “Any other” refers to articles not found in any listed class. 7. Exhibits must not be removed before 5pm on Sunday. 8. Include on a 3x5” card with each entry the type of fabric, yarn, and materials used as well as information regarding construction process. JUDGED ON: General appearance (25 points) Material (15 points) Workmanship (60 points) Total Points 100 Points

SEWING: Rosette

(clothing can be for adult or child) 1. Dress 2. Coat or jacket 3. Top (blouse, shirt, t-shirt) 4. Bottom (pants, shorts, skirt) 5. Vest 6. Polar Fleece item 7. Jogging Fleece item 8. Sleepwear 9. Party outfit 10. Costume (i.e. Halloween) 11. Pot holders, 2 12. Apron 13. Home decor item 14. Holiday Ornament, sewn 15. Dressed Doll (doll may be purchased) 16. Handmade Teddy Bear 17. Any other article (rule 8)

QUILTING: Rosette

(see also Old Made New, #36) 18. Baby or child’s quilt 19. Quilt, hand quilted and edged 20. Quilt, hand-quilted and machine edged 21. Quilt, machine quilted

22. Quilt with applique 23. Wall hanging 24. Quilted garment 25. Small quilted item 26. Quilted item preprinted and edged

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SPINNING & WEAVING: Rosette

27. Handspun fiber 28. Handspun yarn on spindle 29. Handspun knitted item 30. Handspun knitted item, felted

31. Handspun & woven item 32. Handwoven clothing (scarf, shawl) 33. Handwoven, household (towel, rug) 34. Any other item (rule 6)

OLD MADE NEW: Rosette

(using recycled fabric or yarn) 35. Clothing item 38. Decorative item 36. Crazy quilt from used scraps 39. Rag rug 37. Any other item (rule 6)

NEEDLEWORK: Rosette

40. Smocking 46. Samplers 41. Embroidered article 47. Tatting 42. Petit Point or Needlepoint 48. Rug, hooked 43. Cross stitch 50 sq. in. or less 49. Rug, A.O.V. 44. Cross stitch over 50 sq. in. 50. Any other article (rule 6) 45. Crewel 51. Plastic Canvas article

KNITTING: Rosette

52. Sweater, plain knit 53. Sweater, aran, cable, etc. 54. Knitted accessories 55. Infant blanket 56. Fancy infant or child’s outfit 57. Novelty item 58. Bulky machine knit item 59. Machine knit adult wear (standard bed)

60. Machine knit children’s wear (standard bed) 61. Socks 62. Scarf 63. Adult hat or toque 64. Child’s hat or toque 65. Any other article (rule 6)

CROCHETING: Rosette

66. Garment 70. Doily, under 24”, mounted 67. Infant outfit 71. Pot holders, 2 68. Afghan 72. Crotched scarf 69. Baby shawl or carriage cover 73. AOV (rule 6)

SEASONAL CRAFTS: Rosette Best Overall Entry

74. Valentine’s 75. Easter 76. Thanksgiving 77. Halloween

78. Christmas, small 79. Christmas, large 80. Any item, fair theme, COW

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Section E NEEDLECRAFTS CONTINUED JUNIOR CLASSES

ENTRY FORMS: see rule 1 ENTRY FEE: 25¢ per entry; 50¢ late entry fee after 5:00 p.m. Monday before the Fair. PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00 Rules: See 1 thru 10 at beginning of section. Additional Rules: 9. Age must be on entry form. 10. Exhibitors must be 16 years of age or younger as of Jan 1.

11 Years and under: Rosette Best Overall Entry 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86.

Top (shirt or blouse) Bottom (pants or shorts) Any sewn article Toy Cushion Any knit article

87. Any crochet article 88. Cross stitch 89. Novelty item 90. Any article featuring a COW motif

12-16 Years: Rosette Best Overall Entry 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97.

Top (shirt or blouse) Bottom (pants or skirt ) Dress Doll’s clothes Toy Cushion Any knitted item

98. Any crocheted item 99. Any embroidered item 100. Cross stitch 101. Novelty item 102. Any other item (rule 6) 103. Any article featuring a COW motif Coombs Fair photo

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Section F ARTS & CRAFTS Contact: Marg Acton 250-752-9496

OPEN CLASSES

ENTRY FORM: see rule 1 New for 2015: exhibits must be delivered on Wednesday before the fair! ENTRY FEE: $1.00 per entry; $1.50 per entry after 5pm Monday before the Fair. PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 RULES: 1. Entry forms & fees can be submitted as of June 1 and must be received no later than 5pm Monday before the Fair. Earlier is better (rule 17 p. 6). 2. New for 2015: Exhibits must be at the exhibition hall between 6-8pm Wednesday before the Fair. Articles will not be accepted Thursday. Judging begins Friday. 3. All names on paintings and other exhibits must be covered. 4. Exhibits must have been made by the exhibitor within three (3) years of the date of the Fair and not have been exhibited previously at this Fair. 5. Artwork to be matted for hanging but not framed. 6. Only one (1) entry per class per exhibitor. 7. Collections must be in a case or some sort of protective covering and must not exceed 15” x 15”. 8. “Any other” refers to articles not found in any listed classes. 9. Exhibits must not be removed before 5pm Sunday. Rosette Best Overall Entry (Classes 1-31) 1. Acrylic painting 2. Pencil Crayon 3. Black & White Drawing: a. charcoal b. pencil c. pen & ink 4. Decorative painting (china, tile, wood, metal) 5. Miniature painting (max. 3” x 3”) 6. Oil painting 7. Pastel drawing: a. chalk b. oil 8. Watercolour painting 9. Watercolour pencils 10. Mixed Media 11. Pottery, handthrown 12. Ceramic item 13. Sculpture, carved or moulded 14. Mosaic art (3-D, not paper) 15. Candles or wax art 16. Pressed Flowers 17. Soapmaking 18. Batik or tie die item 19. Stamp art 20. Handmade paper 21. Handmade card, one 22. Jewellery 23. Metal work 24. Basket, any style 25. Paper Tole 26. Glass art 27. Wreaths 28. Wall hanging, mixed media 29. Wood work: a. bird(s) b. animal(s) c. people d. other 30. Handcrafted Collection 31. Any other item (rule 8)

SEASONAL CRAFTS:

Rosette Best Overall Entry (32-37) 32. Valentine’s 35 Halloween 33. Easter 36. Christmas 34. Thanksgiving 37. Any other occasion (rule 8)

38. BC Fairs 2015 Members’ Choice Awards Category #3 Arts & Crafts: Bird House. Open to all Ages Item: Handmade wooden birdhouse, can be painted and/or decorations applied. NO KITS Size: Base maximum of 40 square inches; maximum height 12 inches Winner will be exhibited at BCAAFE 2015 Convention; eligible for a $50 prize.

JUNIOR CLASSES

SEND ENTRY FORMS IN EARLY. ENTRY FEE: 25¢ per entry; 50¢ late entry fee after 5pm Monday before the Fair. PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00 RULES: (see 1 through 9 at beginning of section) 10. Exhibitors must be 16 years of age or younger as of January 1st of current year. Age must be on the entry form. 11. Exhibitors 5 years of age & under will receive a coveted Coombs Fair “Exhibitor” Ribbon. 12. Poster Theme animal is COW. 13. Posters must be 18” x 24”. 14. Hobby collections and Hobby crafts must be labeled.

AGE CATEGORIES FOR CLASSES (see RULE 10) A. B. C. D.

5 years & under 6 years to 8 years 9 years to 12 years 13 years to 16 years

Put the corresponding letter (A, B, C or D) after the class number, i.e., 43A.

Rosette Best Overall Entry in each age category 43. Crayon drawing 60. Lego creation, under 12” square 44. B&W drawing, charcoal 61. Lego creation, no more 45. B&W drawing, pencil than 24” square 46. B&W drawing, pen & ink 62. Beadwork, not jewelry 47. Pencil Crayon Drawing 63. Beadwork, jewelry 48. Chalk Pastel Drawing 64. Jewelry, not beadwork 49. Oil Pastel Drawing 65. Woodwork project, small 50. Watercolours 66. Woodwork project, large 51. Watercolour pencils 67. Bird House 52. Oil Painting 68. Bird Feeder 53. Acrylic Painting 69. Model, small 54. Computer art work 70. Model, large 55. Any Other Art Work (rule 8) 71. Pottery project 56. Collage 72. Nature craft project 57. POSTER (rules 12 & 13) 73. Hobby craft project (rule 14) 58. Sculpture, moulded, 74. Hobby collection (rule 6 & 14) any medium 75. Any Other Craft not listed 59. Sculpture, carved, (rule 8) any medium

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Section G FLORAL Contact: Joyce Westra 250-752-6125

OPEN CLASSES

ENTRY FORM: see rule 3 ENTRY FEE: $1.00 per entry; $1.50 per entry after 5pm Monday before the Fair. PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 Rosettes Best Bloom in Show RULES: 1. All exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor, except in classes 50-57 2. Entry forms & fees must be received no later than 5pm Monday, before the Fair. (see rule 17, pg. 6) 3. Exhibits must be on the grounds between 6-8pm on Thursday or between 7:30 and 9:30am on the Friday before the Fair. Judging begins at 10am on the Friday. 4. Only one (1) entry per class per exhibitor, except in gladiolas, dahlias, lily, and cut flowers, where two (2) exhibits may be made, provided they are different cultivars (different colour, different name) and are named. 5. Exhibits must not be removed before 5:00 p.m. Sunday. TIPS FOR EXHIBITORS: 1. Use only the BEST flowers for show. Flowers and leaves that have been nibbled by bugs or damaged by weather aren’t good enough. 2. Flowers need water! Make sure that all flowers in an arrangement are in clean water or in a water-soaked floral form, available at any florist shop. 3. “MEASURE UP” ... make sure to measure flower arrangements and flowers that have a size restriction. Those that do not “measure up” will not be judged. 4. Containers must be provided by the exhibitor and be an appropriate size for the flower(s) in them. A large 8” Dahlia must be put in a large vase – the beauty of the flowers are not shown when they are put into a small vase. 5. Stabilize your containers with rocks, sand, etc. in the bottom so that they will not tip over. 6. Stake gladiolus to keep them straight for show. 7. Gladiolus are to be 1/3 stem, 1/3 open bloom and 1/3 bud. The flowers on stem should be spaced evenly, with no gaps. 8. Petunias: we suggest using a glass pie plate lined with foil. 9. Put potash around your dahlia plants two (2) weeks before cutting to improve flower quality and colour. 10. If possible all varieties of flowers should be named – this informs the public and gives everyone more pleasure. 11. Flowers last longer if the stem is cut on the slant, and a bit of gingerale added to the water extends display time. To keep hollow stem flowers longer, fill with water and plug with a bit of cottonball. 12. Stems should include first pair of leaves at top of stem. 13. “Any other” refers to flowers not found in any other listed class. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Gladiolus, 1 spike (see tip 7, rule 4) Gladiolus, 3 spikes (see tip 7, per stem) (rule 4) Asters, any variety, 5 blooms mixed Asters, any variety, 5 blooms of 1 variety Cosmos, 5 stems with buds Perennials, 1 stem each of 4 different varieties named Annuals, 1 stem each of 4 different varieties named Marigolds, large, 3 stems with own foliage, no buds

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9. Marigolds, 5 small, with own foliage, no buds 10. Phlox, 5 cuttings, any colour 11. Snaps, 3 stems in bloom, any colour 12. Zinnias, 3 blooms, one colour or mixed 13. Petunia, double, 6 blooms 14. Petunia, single, 6 blooms 15. Pansy, 5 blooms 16. Carnations, 4 stems 17. Calendula, 5 stems, no buds, any colour 18. Sweet peas, 5 stems, any colour, no buds 19. Everlasting, 7 stems, fresh 20. Nasturtiums, 5 blooms, long stems, own foliage, buds ok 21. Hybrid Tea Rose, single bloom with own foliage 22. Floribunda Rose, 3 stems with multiple blooms open 23. Miniature Rose, 3 stems with multiple blooms open 24. Begonia, single plant, no insects 25. Begonia, single bloom, can be displayed on moss, flat dish 26. Dahlia, 2-4”, 3 blooms (rule 4) 27. Dahlia, 4-6”, 2 blooms (rule 4) 28. Dahlia, 6-8”, 1 bloom, long stem (rule 4) 29. Dahlia, Cactus,under 8”, 1 bloom (rule 4) 30. Dahlia, Cactus,over 8”, 1 bloom (rule 4) 31. Dahlia, Non-Cactus, over 8”, 1 bloom (rule 4) 32. Dahlia, pompon, up to 2”, 3 blooms (rule 4) 33. Lily, 1 bloom or stem, remove pollen 34. Any other cut flower, named, 3 blooms or stems (tip 12) 35. Any other cut flower, named, 1 bloom or stem (tip 12) 36. Flowering Plant in pot, named, no insects 37. Foliage Plant in pot, named, no insects, no buds, no flowers 38. Planter arrangement – no insects See tips for the exhibitor, following rules at the beginning of the section.

JUNIOR CLASSES

SEND ENTRY FORMS IN EARLY. ENTRY FEE: 25¢ (50¢ late entry fee after 5pm on Monday before the Fair) PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00 Rosette Best Overall Entry Additional Rules: See rules 1 thru 5 at start of section. 6. Exhibitors must be 16 years old or younger as of Jan. 1st. 7. Age must be on the entry form. 8. Exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor. 39. Pansy, 5 blooms in small container 40. Sweet Peas, 5 stems with 4 or more blooms 41. Marigolds, 5 stems, no buds 42. Dahlia, any variety, 3 blooms container 43. Any cut flower, 3 blooms, named if possible 44. Any cut flower, 1 bloom, named if possible 45. Wildflower arrangement with foliage 46. Cut flowers in an unusual container, up to 10 years 47. Cut flowers in an unusual container, 11-16 years 48. Fair Theme, COW, small arrangement, up to 10 years 49. Fair Theme, COW, small arrangement, 11-16 years

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Section G FLORAL DECORATIVE CLASSES

See Rule #1 FLORAL DEFINITIONS: This section to be judged on artistic merit and quality of plant material. ARRANGEMENT: consists of fresh cut flowers and other fresh plant material in a container. A base may be used if desired. COMPOSITION: consists of dried, weathered or treated material and/or accessories with or without fresh cut plant material. DESIGN: may be an arrangement or a composition. Use full rein to the imagination. It must convey a message (interpret the title) to the viewer. Arrangements with size restrictions must measure up both in height and width including the container. Container should be 1/3 the size of the arrangement. Rosette for Best Overall Entry

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50. Miniature arrangement, 3-5” in any direction, including container & presentation 51. Small arrangement, not over 10” in any direction, should use small flowers 52. Pioneer Days arrangement, in old style container 53. Holiday Celebration, named 54. Tool Time, incorporating tools, up to 18” square 55. Highways & Byways Design, flowers from the roadside 56. Coffee Break, includes coffee mug or pot 57. Floral Composition, Fair Theme: COW

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Section H PHOTOGRAPHY Contact: 250-248-4458

OPEN CLASSES

SEND ENTRY FORMS IN EARLY. ENTRY FEE: $1.00 per entry; $1.50 per entry after 5pm Monday before the Fair. PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00 Rosettes Best Overall Entry Open RULES: 1. Entry forms & fees can be submitted as of June 1 and must be received no later than 5pm on Monday before the Fair. Earlier is better (see rule 17, p. 6). 2. Open to amateur photographers only. 3. Special Needs exhibitors may enter regular classes, with “SP” before entry number on entry form. 4. New for 2015: Exhibits must be at the exhibition hall between 6-8pm Wednesday before the Fair. Articles will not be accepted Thursday. Judging begins Friday. 5. All photographs must be mounted on matte board, poster board, construction paper, or similar material ready to hang. 6. Photos must be unframed. 7. Only original prints will be accepted. 8. Only one (1) print per category, per exhibitor. 9. Colour or B&W prints: not to exceed 4” x 6”. 10. Colour or B&W enlargements: 5” x 7” or larger. 11. Junior Class prints are any size up to 8” x 10”. 12. Any other refers to prints not found in any listed category. 13. Exhibits must not be removed before 5:00 p.m. Sunday. 14. The same photo may not appear in more than one class.

COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHS (film or unaltered digital) 34. People 35. Scenery 36. Humorous 37. Animals 38. Botanical

39. 40. 41. 42. 43.

Birds Any other subject (rule 12) Best Theme Photo, COW Coombs Fair, previous years Abstract

50. 51. 52. 53. 54.

Any other subject (rule 12) Best Theme Photo, COW Coombs Fair, previous years Abstract Film, your own processing

BLACK & WHITE

(film or unaltered digital) 44. People 45. Scenery 46. Humorous 47. Animals 48. Botanical 49. Birds

DIGITALLY ENHANCED

COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHS

4” x 6” maximum (film or unaltered digital) 1. People 6. Birds 2. Scenery 7. Any other subject (rule 12) 3. Humorous 8. Best Theme Photo, COW 4. Botanical 9. Coombs Fair, past years 5. Animals 10. Abstract

COLOUR ENLARGEMENTS

5” x 7” or larger (film or unaltered digital; see rule 8) 11. People 16. Birds 12. Scenery 17. Any other subject (rule 12) 13. Humorous 18. Best Theme Photo, COW 14. Botanical 19. Coombs Fair, past years 15. Animals 20. Abstract

BLACK & WHITE

any size (film or unaltered digital) 21. People 26. 22. Scenery 27. 23. Humorous 28. 24. Botanical 29. 25. Animals 30.

JUNIOR CLASSES

ENTRY FORMS: See rule 1. PRIZE MONEY: 1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00 Rosette for Best Overall Entry Junior ENTRY FEE: 25¢ per entry; 50¢ per entry after 5pm Monday before the Fair. Additional Rules: see also rules 1 thru 13 15. Exhibitors must be 16 years of age or younger on Jan. 1. 16. AGE must be on Entry Form.

include before & after images 55. Any subject, max. 4” x 6”

56. BC Fairs 2015 Members’ Choice Awards THEME: “Birds in Flight” Category #2: Colour Photography Open to all ages SIZE: 8” x 10” (not to be digitally altered beyond the standard optimization) MOUNTING: to protect prints from damage, all photos must be mounted on a firm backing with ½ inch to 1 inch black mat border. Frames or glass will NOT be accepted. NO UNMOUNTED PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Winner will be exhibited at BCAAFE 2015 Convention; eligible for a $50 prize.

Birds Any other subject (rule 12) Best Theme Photo, COW Coombs Fair, past years Abstract

DIGITALLY ENHANCED

(include before & after images) 31. True Black and White Film, your own processing 32. Any subject, max. 4” x 6” 33. Any subject, 5” x 7” to 8” x 10”

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Coombs Fair photo

SEND ENTRY FORMS EARLY, as of June 1, 2015 to Drop Box on fairgrounds or via: Fax: 250-248-4458 Mail: Fair Secretary, P.O. Box 195, Coombs, BC V0R 1M0 Email: info@coombsfair.com

COOMBS FAIR Entry Form

This form to be used for all entries except Poultry and Horse One person per entry form.

Arrowsmith Agriculture Association O f f i c e U s e O n ly :

Entries Book _____ Judges Book _______ Tags ______

First Name: _____________________ Last Name: __________________________________________ Age: _______ Phone: _______________________

(if applicable)

Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________________ Postal Code: _______________________ Email Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ (optional, will only be used for Coombs Fair purposes) Signature of Exhibitor or Parent/Guardian: ___________________________________________________________________

Date: _____________________

AGREEMENT: I make these entries at my own risk and subject to the rules of the Fair and I agree to be bound thereby. I agree to make no claims against the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association if any damage be occasioned to or loss occur to any exhibit, equipment or animal, or accident or injury to any person. Each exhibitor will be responsible for the action of his or her animal(s). Entry fees must accompany all entry forms (check section for amount). Entry forms must be in the hands of the Fair Secretary no later than 5pm on the Monday prior to the Fair. Livestock entries must be in by Friday July 24, no late entries after 5pm Monday before the Fair. See Rule 17, page 6 for delivery options.

SECTION

CLASS

(ATTACH ADDITIONAL LIST IF NECESSARY)

DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLE OR STOCK

ENTRY FEE

NO ON-SITE CAMPING

Entry fee for competition does not cover admission to the fair. Two day passes may be purchased at the fair office. Absolutely no dogs anywhere for any reason (except assistance dogs). Dogs left in or beside vehicles will be removed by the SPCA www.pqbnews.com • 35

SEND ENTRY FORMS EARLY, as of June 1, 2015 to Drop Box on fairgrounds or via: Fax: 250-248-4458 Mail: Fair Secretary, P.O. Box 195, Coombs, BC V0R 1M0 Email: info@coombsfair.com

COOMBS FAIR

Section “B” POULTRY

Deadline: July 24, 2015

First Name: _____________________ Last Name: __________________________________________ Age: _______ Phone: _______________________

(if applicable)

Date: _____________________

AGREEMENT: I make these entries at my own risk and subject to the rules of the Fair and I agree to be bound thereby. I agree to make no claims against the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association if any damage be occasioned to or loss occur to any exhibit, equipment or animal, or accident or injury to any person. Each exhibitor will be responsible for the action of his or her animal(s). Birds must be caged Thursday evening between 3-9pm. Judging 8am Friday. Entry fees must accompany all entry forms. Entry forms must be in the hands of the Fair Secretary no later than Friday, July 24. See Rule 17, page 6 for delivery options. No late entries accepted. The committee reserves the right to limit entries to the cages available. Fair office: 250-248-4458. Ol d

DIV.

CL ASS

feather-legged

BREED/VARIET Y

Silkie -White

“sample”

Young

M F M F

# of entri es

2 3 2 2

Entr y Fe e

9 $13.50

TOTALS:

NO ON-SI T E C AMPI NG

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