Salt Spring Island Fall Fair Entry Catalogue 2017

SALT SPRING ISLAND

2017

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ENTRY CATALOGUE

SEPTEMBER 16 & 17 ENTRY FORMS on pages 41 & 43

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with the Each year in January, the Fall Fair Committee considers themes for the Fair. This year a lively discussion occurred before a decision was made. A contributing factor in the decision was some of the humorous incidents that have occurred in the past involving our animal exhibits. We have Partied With The Animals on many occasions.

One considers the creativity of poultry as being fairly benign. This is not the case. One year the building crew went to great lengths to build new large fowl cases along the side of the Poultry Barn for turkeys. The wire pens were 6 ft high and very secure. Turkeys were placed in the pens the night before the fair but in the morning the turkeys were all inside the Poultry Barn having a social affair.

Who was to know that turkeys could helicopter out of the pens because there hadn’t been wire tops installed. The resulting “roundup” was not a party!

Emus are an attraction at the fair because they are such large birds with

incredible expressions. One Saturday morning at 6 am when the first volunteer arrived she was greeted by these giant birds wandering around the barn.

Barry, our valuable caretaker, and the volunteer surrounded one bird at a time. With arms around a neck, and arms around the body, they pushed, shoved and tried to steer the bird into the pen. The emus objected and for a while it was the emus who were winning. Arms, legs, wings, long necks, sharp beaks and much vocabulary was used before success was achieved.

The livestock barn has had several animal parties.

One year the RCMP were called by night security because a kidnapping occurred. The victim was a pygmy goat who was later found safely tied to a tree in Centennial Park. Security called a cattle owner at 2 am one night to ask for assistance.

A bull decided that it was a good time to have a party with the other “ladies” so he proceeded to remove himself from his pen and visit the other cattle exhibits. Maggie Monsanto the Mule and Farley the donkey did not want to participate in the Fall Fair party. Friday evening after being penned, they used their combined brains

and bodies to escape. Coordinators with flashlights and golf carts followed in hot pursuit. Maggie and Farley headed for the riding ring, then on to Mouat Park and were last seen heading through the Lions parking lot. The owners were notified and cell phones started to buzz as word was sent south. The RCMP called several hours later to state that a driver had seen the two escapees on the Fulford-Ganges Road

by Dukes Road, so the owners caught up with them at that point.

One year there were a large amount of goats entered.

The coordinator was fretting about how to divide 20 goats into 6 pens so all would be happy. Little did he know that his efforts were not appreciated because the next morning all 20 goats were all in one pen!

Were they lonely or just party animals?

The determination of the volunteers and the animals are not always the same. As the Sheep Dog Demonstration was about to get underway, a sheep escaped from the pen.

A nearby director did a flying tackle and got the sheep in a stronghold. Together, each was determined to win. The result was the director and the sheep were locked together and rolled down the slope of the field until the fence stopped their journey. The director

won and the sheep was returned to the pen. The spectators cheered loudly and many stories were told later.

One farmer could only get his sheep’s attention by crackling a potato chip bag. They loved party junk food.

The Fair is fun but sometimes tiring for the farmers and the livestock. On a Sunday morning after a very busy Saturday, a farmer was discovered curled around one of his cows with his head on the udder and the cow was snoring away. Sometimes a twoday party is just too much.

The question remains ‌.do we Party With The Animals or do the Animals Party With Us?

Enjoy your Fair

T E N TAT I V E

Schedule of Events SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

WATCH FOR AN UP-TO-DATE SCHEDULE CLOSER TO FAIR TIME!

Wednesday, September 13 3:30-7:30 pm

• Drop off ALL NEEDLEWORK and AND ALL PHOTOGRAPHY ENTRIES

Friday, September 16

3:30 pm • Fair building open for placing entries (except Photography and Quilts, which must be placed on Wednesday, Sept. 13. See sections for details) 3:307:30 pm • Vet checks of all livestock 7:30 pm • All entries for indoor sections must be placed.

• All entries for livestock sections must be placed (unless otherwise arranged)

Saturday, September 16 7:30 am • Admission gates open

• Indoor judging

• No admittance to the Main Building during judging 8:30 am • All livestock must be penned

• Start of livestock judging... continues all day 9:00 am • Vehicles will NOT be allowed to move on the grounds until closing

• Commercial vendors and exhibitors open

• Horse Show-Breed display all day 10:00 am • Free bus shuttle from town to/from the fairgrounds: starts at the Visitor Information Centre

• Food concessions open

• Games of chance open 10:30 am • Entertainment

• Demo Tent - TBA 11:00 am • Indoor sections open in the Main Building

• Entertainment

• Sawmill Demonstration

• Blacksmith Demo ongoing

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Saturday, September 16 cont.

Sunday, September 17 cont.

11:30 am • Sheep Dog Demonstration

• Demo Tent - TBA

12:00 pm • Entertainment

• Livestock judging continues

• Chicken races

11:00 am • Entertainment

• Pet Parade

• Sawmill Demonstration

• Blacksmith Demo ongoing

12:30 pm • Threshing Demonstration 1:00 pm

2:00 pm

2:30 pm

• Entertainment • Zucchini Races • Demo Tent - TBA • Horse Show continues

3:00 pm

4:00 pm

• Entertainment • Chicken races • Demo Tent - TBA

• Entertainment • Tractor Pull • Demo Tent - TBA • Sheep Dog Demonstration • Sawmill Demonstration

• Entertainment

5:00 pm • Entertainment 6:00 pm • Gates closed

Sunday, September 17 7:30 am • Admission gates open 9:00 am –10:30 am

• A dmittance to the Main Building. Open only to people with special needs and residents of Senior Facilities 9:00 am • Commercial vendors and exhibitors open 9:15 am • Entertainment 9:30 am • Demo Tent - Judging the Sweetest Apple 10:00 am • Pet Parade registration

• Free bus shuttle to/from the fairgrounds and the Visitor Information Centre

• Entertainment

• Food concessions open

• Games of chance open

11:30 am • Sheep Dog Demonstration

• Demo Tent - TBA

12:00 pm • Entertainment

• Chicken races 12:30 pm • Threshing Demonstration 1:00 pm • Farmer Vicky and Daisy the Cow

• Zucchini Races

• Rooster Calling Contest in the Show Ring.

• Demo Tent - TBA 1:45 pm • Longest lasting rose bloom and dahlia announced 2:00 pm • Entertainment

• Tractor Pull

• Demo Tent - TBA 2:30 pm • Sheep Dog Demonstration

• Sawmill Demonstration 3:00 pm • Rotary Club Muffin Madness

• Chicken races 3:00 pm-5:00 pm • Prize money may be collected behind the main building 3:00 pm • Entertainment 4:00 pm • Entertainment 5:00 pm-6:00 pm

• All entries must be removed (not earlier)

• Gates closed for another year

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10:30 am • Demo Tent - People’s Choice Award for Best Tasting Apple.

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Fall Fair Index & Committee 2017 Names and Contacts for Coordinators are listed on the page of the special sections PAGE

Baking - Section 9.......................................................................24 Basketry - Section 15.................................................................33 Beer and Wine see Home Wine and Beer Bees - Section 7...........................................................................22 Decorated Business - Section 30............................................46 Display Livestock - Cattle, Llamas, Miniature Horses, Alpacas - Section 21 ...................................................37 Eggs - Section 8...........................................................................22 Family Horticulture - Section 4..............................................20 Field Crops - Section 6..............................................................21 Flowers - Section 1.....................................................................16 Fruit - Section 2...........................................................................18 4-H Club - Section 17.................................................................34 Goats - Section 19.......................................................................36 Hobby Arts - Section 12............................................................29 Home Wine, Beer & Cider - Section 11.................................28 Horses - Section 25.....................................................................39 Junior Horticulture - Section 5...............................................20 Mechanical Restorations - Section 28A................................45 Restored Vehicles - Section 28B.............................................45 Needlework - Section 13..........................................................30 Pet Parade - Section 26.............................................................40 Photography - Section 16........................................................33 Poultry - Section 23....................................................................37 Preserving - Section 10.............................................................28 Rabbits and Cavies - Section 24.............................................38 Rooster Calling Contest - Section 26....................................42 Scarecrows - Section 27............................................................45 Sheep - Section 20......................................................................36 Spinning & Weaving - Section 14...........................................32 Swine - Section 22......................................................................37 Tractor Pull - Section 29............................................................46 Vegetables - Section 3..............................................................19 Youth Projects - Section 18.....................................................35 Wine and Beer see Home Wine and Beer

Gate Admission Adults....................... $10.00 Two Day Pass....................$13.00 Seniors: Show your Carecard for $1.00 discount per day AGE 7-17............................. $5.00 Two Day Pass...................... $6.00 6 & Under...........................FREE

INDEX & COMMITTEE 2017

S a lt S p rin g I s l and Far m ers ’ I nstitute

Free admission to holders of valid 4-H and/or Salt Spring Island Farmers’ Institute membership cards.

You must show your card at the ticket booth.

Membership cards are available at Foxglove Farm & Garden Supply or from the Farmers’ Institute office (250-537-4755) Cost: SINGLE $20.00 or FAMILY $25.00

Please Note: UNLESS INDICATED Area Code 250 applies Committee Antique machinery........................................ Rod Bailey 537-8830 Blacksmith Shop........................................Henry Baade 537-5169 Board of Directors........................................................ See page 8 Caretaking............................................... Barry Dunster 537-4755 Commercial Vendors & Exhibitors............... Tony Threlfall 537-4535 Data Entry......................................... Doris St. Germaine 537-1635 Dishwashing...........................................................SSI Girl Guides Entertainment................................... Marianne Grittani 538-8798 Fair Co-ordinator..........................................Rick Vipond 537-4755 Fall Fair Express............................................... Gord Ellis 538-1653 Field Co-ordination................................... Tony Threlfall 537-4535 Gate Co-ordination.....................Marilynne Cunningham 537-5356 ........................................................... Katharine Atkins 537-1085 Garbage Collection..........................................SS Golf Club Juniors Indoor Sections Co-ordinator.......................Gail Temmel 653-4613 Information Tent.......................................Terry Clement 537 9889 Institute/4-H Liaison...........................Jerome Wilkinson 710-9129 Janitorial.................................................................. SS PreSchool Livestock Co-ordinator........................Jerome Wilkinson 710-9129 Museum......................................................John Fulker 537-4895 Parking/Traffic Control.......................................... Search & Rescue Media Co-ordinator......................................Rick Vipond 537-4755 Night Security................................................Stingrays Swim Club Office Co-ordinator................................. Marguerite Lee 537-5302 Rules and Regulations................................................ See page 13 Sawmill...................................................... Merv Walde 653-4329 Schedule of Events....................................................... See page 4 Senior Tea Garden...................................Joanne Perkins 653-9392 Special Events..................................................Vic Parks 931-4440 Trophies & Ribbons...................................... Information 537-4755 Volunteer Liaison................................... Marguerite Lee 537-5302 Volunteer Centre.......................Gladys & John Campbell 653-4336 Zucchini 500.................................. Noella & Mike Fraser 537-5393

ENTRY FORMS ON PAGE 41 & 43 The Fall Fair Catalogue is online:

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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

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VOLUNTEER(s) OF THE YEAR - 2017

e usually start off this page with a statement like...“One of our more enjoyable tasks is to honour our Volunteer of the Year.” This year our president made the decision that to honour just a single volunteer was not fair.

Each and every volunteer at the Fair is equally important to us and should be honoured, so this page is dedicated to YOU, our volunteer of the year.

First we would like to aquaint you with a few of our volunteer facts.

Did you know that we use more than 400 volunteers to produce our two-day Fair? This starts right at the top....we do not employ a single employee. Most fairs in B.C. have, at the very least, a paid manager and usually some key assistants are paid as well. Even our complex technology group is all volunteer.

The computer programs were all designed and are maintained by volunteers. The computer operators start long before Fair day. Some of the Fair organizers attend their first organizing meetings in January and meet at least once a month until the September show days. The catalogue content is reviewed and laid out by the volunteer section coordinators and has to be ready by the end of April. The complex job of event timing and planning is all done by volunteers.

The Fair set up is a huge job and because the facility is heavily

used, the set up is usually done on the Wednesday prior to the Fair.

All of this is done by a group of volunteers. Volunteers greet you when you bring your entries in and volunteers use their best artistic skills to display those entries.

Volunteers are on duty during the Fair to ensure that cookies, cakes, pies etc. don’t go missing.

There is a group of dedicated volunteers that build and maintain all of the structures on the grounds.

This is a 12 months of the year group. There is also a dedicated group of very talented volunteers that re-build and restore the antique machinery and equipment. They spend countless hours every year to ensure that something new (old) will be ready for this year’s Fair.

The blacksmiths are another group of dedicated volunteers.

They even built the blacksmith shop on the grounds.

The entertainment program on the stage is all presented by volunteers and features many of the Island’s finest musicians. They are all volunteers.

The gates are all manned by volunteers and every shift is critical to the smooth running of the Fair.

Please remember if you are unhappy with the ribbon you receive or the manner in which your rose is displayed, the person you are complaining to is a neighbour who is trying to make the event an even better award-winning Fall Fair than it already is!

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Interestingly, we have a volunteer coordinator whose job is to entertain and feed the volunteers.

Think of the old story of the little boy who stuck his finger in the hole in the dike. On the day, he was equally important as the engineers who designed the dike or the contractors who built the dike.

To us, you could be that little boy. You’ve helped to make the Fall Fair the successful community event that our Fair has become since 1896...121 years of volunteering.

Our thanks to you!!

Congratulations Competitors - For Continuing the Tradition Malcolm T. Bond, D.V.M. | M. Harold Bond, D.V.M. 300 LePage Road •

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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD

The Board of Directors

THE Salt Spring Island Farmers’ Institute Board of Directors 2017 Back row: Mike Hogan, Tony Threlfall (Vice President), Marguerite Lee (Treasurer), Jerome Wilkinson, Bruce Marshall Front row: Vic Parks, Terry Clement, Rick Vipond (President), Conrad Pilon (Secretary), Riley Byers

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arming on Salt Spring Island is a vital and valuable part of the local economy. This island has a rich and varied agricultural history and tradition that spans over 150 years, since Confederation. Local food sustainability is ever more critical to all islanders. But increasingly, rising land prices, production costs, aging farm population and problematic government regulations and decisions at the local level are all compromising the viability of Salt Spring’s agricultural economy.

The Salt Spring Island Farmers’ Institute continues to support the growth of associated farming activities that use appropriate environmental and social farm practices and is proud to be a strong and informed voice for farmers’ interests. In the last year, the Board of Directors’ agenda included such matters as: registering water wells to protect farming rights to groundwater, the negative taxation implications on farms as a result of

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incorporation, proposed by-laws changes to limit agriculture activities in Rural Zones in the Watershed, what famers need to know about farm status and the need to reassert the priority of local food sales at the Saturday Market.

Often these important agricultural issues result in collaborative work with the Salt Spring Agricultural Alliance or are examined in detail by our members, guests and board directors in the Cultivated Farmer. We encourage islanders to view our quarterly newsletter on our web site and get involved in the discussion on island farming matters. We all need to build up agriculture awareness and productivity on Salt Spring. We welcome your support, your advice and your help.

Thank you Board of Directors Salt Spring Island Farmers’ Institute

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SCHOLARSHIP WINNER FALL FAIR EXPRESS SENIORS’ REST AREA

The Salt Spring Island Farmers’ Institute Bursary is presented to a GISS student entering into a field relating to agriculture, horticulture or the sciences. The Bursary Committee independently considered all of the applications for the bursary of $1000.

The committee is pleased to announce that Isabelle Spiess is this year’s recipient.

Fall Fair Express

• Having difficulty walking?

• Are the distances too great?

• Want to see and enjoy the Fair?

• Want a pickup and drop off service?

THE ANSWER IS THE FALL FAIR EXPRESS! Two specially adapted golf carts are available for shuttle service on the Fair grounds, which can carry three passengers each. Pickup and drop off is available from the bus stops and at points around the Fair Grounds.

☞ FROM 1907

Isabelle’s plans are to attend the University of Calgary to pursue a Bachelor degree in Education and a Bachelor degree in Science.

Isabelle has achieved academic distinction in her first semester of Grade 12, which includes academic achievement, social responsibilities, and engagement in learning.

The Institute is pleased to be of some assistance in helping Isabelle reach her goals and wishes her well with her endeavors.

SENIORS REST AREA CAROL SIMPSON TEA GARDEN

Stop off at our gazebo where we offer a cushioned seat, a cup of tea and a cookie to Seniors who wish a few moments of peace or a rest. You may even have the opportunity to visit with an “old-timer” or an off-island visitor!

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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Acknowledgements Members of the Salt Spring Island Farmers’ Institute and the Fall Fair Committee gratefully acknowledge the contributions of the following individuals, businesses and organizations: All Farmers’ Institute/Fall Fair volunteers who help during fair time and throughout the year All section co-ordinators and helpers All entertainers All exhibitors for their time and effort All judges Apple Photo Bittancourt Museum volunteers B.C. Ferries Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Information Centre Driftwood Publishing Ltd. Foxglove Farm and Garden Supply Ganges Country Grocer GISS Athletics Program Gulf Coast Materials Gulf Islands Veterinary Clinic Island Savings Credit Union Larry Cross Mouat’s Trading Co. P.A.R.C. PCS Pest Services Pharmasave Provincial Ambulance Services

Aims & Objectives The aims and objectives of the Farmers’ Institute are:

a) to improve conditions of rural life so that settlement may be permanent and prosperous. b) to promote the theory and practice of agriculture by lectures, essays, the circulation of information and other educational methods, and to stimulate interest by exhibitions, prizes and other means. c) to arrange on behalf of its members for the purchase, distribution or sale of commodities, supplies, or products and generally to act on their behalf in all matters incidental to agricultural pursuits. d) to promote social intercourse, mutual helpfulness and the diffusion of knowledge and to make new settlers welcome.

FREE BUS SHUTTLE TO AND FROM THE FAIR

To/From: Visitor Information Centre in Ganges to Farmers’ Institute Fairgrounds Times: Saturday10:00am until 6:00pm Sunday 10:00am until 5:00pm DRIFTWOOD JUNE 21, 2017

R.C.M.P. Robbie’s Bobcat Service Ruckle Heritage Farm- Mike & Marjorie Lane Salt Spring Archives Salt Spring Garbage Service Salt Spring Island Garden Club and Master Gardeners Salt Spring Golf Club Juniors Salt Spring Island Recycling Depot Salt Spring Island Volunteer Fire Department Salt Spring Preschool Salt Spring Stingrays Swim Club Salt Spring Veterinary Services Salt Spring Water Co. School District #64 Salt Spring Search & Rescue Slegg Lumber The Rental Stop Bryn Finer and the Blacksmith Group Windsor Plywood The drivers with trucks who haul animals to and from the fair.

The individuals, families and businesses who donate trophies.

And particularly those families in the neighbourhood of the fairground who are inconvenienced by traffic and parking during the fair.

Apologies and thanks to anyone we missed.

Questions?

The Salt Spring Island Fall Fair takes place annually, two weeks after the long weekend in September, at the Salt Spring Island Farmers’ Institute 351 Rainbow Road.

For commercial exhibitor or vendor space information telephone Tony at 250-537-4535 For general inquiries about the fair telephone 250-537-4755 If you would like to volunteer at the fair telephone Marguerite at 250-537-5302 For Farmers’ Institute information telephone 250-537-4755 email: ssifi@shaw.ca • website: www.ssifi.org

NO DOGS ALLOWED!

dogs will NOT be allowed on the fairgrounds.

Exceptions: Sheep Dog Demonstrations • Pet Parade, Service Dogs.

This is for the safety of livestock and visitors.

Please make arrangements to remove your dogs after these events.

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ZUCCHINI DRAG RACES

Zucchini Drag Races Co-ordinators: Noella & Mike Fraser 250-537-5393 email: nmfraser@shaw.ca Get some axles, wheels & a zucchini and you have a zucchini racer! A fun event for all ages! Show up on fair days with a zucchini racer in hand & you can enter a race. If you need help fine tuning your racer, the mechanics will be there to help. First to third place ribbons will be awarded.

TrophIES: CIBC SS Garbage Service Mike’s Repairs

RULES: 1. Size Limit: Length – TBD by the zucchini.

Height – must not exceed 12”.

Width – MUST NOT exceed 10 inches *if it doesn’t fit on the track, it doesn’t race.* ** Recommended zucchini size is 12-20 inches.** 2. Design: Racers will be divided into two categories.

- Stock Zucchini Racer – Axles must go through the zucchini.

- Modified Zucchini Racer – Zucchini must sit on a frame.

- Mini Zucchini Racer (under 8”).

NOTE: Mini track for the smaller racers.

3. Zucchini Cup Drags – ALL ZUCCHINI RACERS MUST BE MODIFIED. - Racer frames must be self constructed using materials of your choice.

- Zucchini’s CANNOT be taped to a skate board, toy car, etc.

- For Zucchini Cup Drags – Registration will commence 20 mins. prior to race time. Please Note: this is an elimination Race for the Trophy.

RACE TIMES: • Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm * No registration required - First Come, First Serve* Age Limit: All ages welcome!!

SOME NEW AND SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS AT THIS YEAR’S FAIR Every year we try to incorporate some new attractions to the Fair for your enjoyment.

This year’s new attraction is the return of the Horse Show. The horse event will be a one-day show on Saturday. Having a two-day horse show is difficult for us as we cannot provide overnight accommodations for the horses. Trailering in the horses for two days is impractical so the decision was to do our best on Saturday...The folks organizing the event have gone all out in their efforts to provide a top level attraction for you to enjoy.

Another part of the Fair that commands your attention is the Poultry building.

The poultry coordinator and his team always have several new and unique attractions. Remember the chicken races last year? What an entertaining show they provided.....be sure and come by the poultry building and see what’s new.....the young set always enjoy the newly hatched chicks and we’re sure Mike will have a bigger and better attraction to replace the chicken races.

Our Fair is becoming noted internationally for the Zucchini 500 races.

Over the winter we have had an enquiry

from the Boston area in the U.S.A. asking for information as they had witnessed the races on the internet. They expressed a desire to come to our Fair to learn from us …..so be sure and take in this exciting event. The kids go all out decorating their racers and every year there is a cuttingedge designed racer that will hopefully take the Zucchini 500 blue ribbon.

You may think there is nothing new about old stuff but be sure and check out the recently renovated antique tractor and equipment barns. We have rebuilt all the sheds which make them more visitor friendly and also more display attractive.

The antique restoration group have worked all winter on rebuilding tractors and equipment. Some of the equipment is rare. For instance, the group is currently working on the restoration of a 1936 Massey Ferguson tractor. The antique sawmill is running and regularly scheduled demonstrations will take place during the fair. There will be demonstrations of threshing, tractors, a multitude of small engines and the tractor pull event.

Speaking of new old stuff, be sure and visit the ever changing displays in the Bittancourt House museum. John Fulker,

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Museum Curator, is always changing, adding and deleting to the displays. Just because you visited the museum last year doesn’t mean you have seen it.

All of the coordinators in the main exhibition hall are constantly re-thinking their sections and trying to devise new and innovative ways to better display your flowers, fruits and vegetables, baking, needle crafts and preserving. Of course the photography section is new every year and the Hobby Arts entrants never cease to amaze us with their crafts. When you visit the various Guilds’ display in the annex, watch for a special Painters’ Guild 45th anniversary display.

The livestock and 4-H barns are an ever-changing show. New and different farm animals are shown each year. The 4-H never cease to amaze one and all with their deft handling of their preferred poultry and animals. 4-H will also have an all-new photography exhibition of their own.

There will be lots of new events and demonstrations when Fair time rolls around.

We look forward to visiting with you and showing off all our new and innovative displays at this year’s Fair.

☞ ATTENTION!!! ☞

LAST YEAR’S TROPHY WINNERS…please return your trophies by Aug 15, 2017.

Drop off locations: • Foxglove Farm and Garden • Caretaker’s House, 351 Rainbow Road • Info 250 537 4755 12 © FAIRTIME 2017

BICYCLE PARKING… • Lock your bike to the fence at the Caretaker’s house.

HANDS ON ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH IN THE ANNEX …see pg 44 • Basketry • Art with the Painters’ Guild • Playing with Clay DRIFTWOOD JUNE 21, 2017

Rules and Regulations DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING LIVESTOCK ENTRY FORMS -

SATURDAY, SEPT. 2, 2017 __________________

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING GENERAL ENTRY FORMS -

SATURDAY, SEPT. 9, 2017 __________________

SEE PG. 43 FOR ENTRY FORMS AND DROP OF LOCATIONS.

EXHIBIT DROP-OFF: At the fair grounds • Photography, Needlework, Wednesday, September 13 between 3:30pm-7:30pm • All other exhibits, Friday, September 15, 2017 between 3:30pm-7:30pm • If you are unable to drop off during these times, contact the co-ordinator to make alternate arrangements.

INDOOR EXHIBITS: • No more than one entry per person in each class in indoor sections and field crops is allowed, unless stated otherwise. Choose your best item for the class and then check the other classes in the section to see if your second best item can be entered in another class.

• Exhibits must not have been entered in previous Salt Spring Fall Fairs and should have been made in the past year.

• All entries must stay on display until 5:00 pm Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.

• The Fall Fair shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, or accidents in connection with exhibits.

• The judges are permitted to open bottles, cut baked goods, taste foods, etc.

• All entries must be grown or made by the exhibitor unless stated otherwise.

LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS: • Veterinary inspections will take place at the time of unloading.

• All animals are to be on the fairgrounds before 7:00 pm Friday, September 15, 2017.

• Any exceptions to arrival time must be approved by the livestock co-ordinator.

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there are four or more entries in a • Any animal showing evidence of class. Prize money will be awarded infectious or contagious disease will be as follows: dismissed along with other animals in 1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 the herd, at the discretion of the Fair’s 3rd - $1.00 volunteer veterinarian.

• Sections 19, 20, 22, 23, 24. Prize • All entrants will be assisted by money will be awarded if there are co-ordinators and/or designated livestock three or more entries in a class. Prize handlers during placement and movement money will be awarded as follows: of livestock. This is a safety precaution.

1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 Your co-operation is appreciated.

3rd - $2.00 • Exhibitors are responsible for feeding • Sections 17, 18, 21, 26 and Zucchini and watering their own stock.

500. There are no entry fees and no • They are also responsible for supplying prize money is awarded. appropriate containers for hay, feed and water.

FOR SALE SIGNAGE is not • Bedding will be provided. allowed on the Fairgrounds during • Exhibitors are requested to clean the Fair. Inquiries should be made their stalls and pens before leaving the to the owners after the closure of fairgrounds at the end of the Fair. the Fair. EXCEPTION: Livestock • Livestock feed storage space will be for sale. Each barn has a “For Sale” available on-site. Please bring sealed notice board and may be utilized by containers. all livestock exhibitors.

• Minimal on-site parking will be available.

NOTE: ALL TROPHIES WILL REMAIN ON • Registration documents for livestock SALT SPRING ISLAND entries must be available to the judge or co-ordinator upon request.

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Horticulture Vegetable Scoring Use this table as a guide when selecting which vegetables to enter in a collection. For example, if you have perfect peppers and perfect onions, the onions would be worth more points in terms of scoring the collection.

10 points........................................ Presentation 10 points....Potatoes, Onions, Ripe Tomatoes 9 points.............................. Peas, Corn, Carrots 8 points.....................................Cabbage, Leeks 7 points......Beets, Beans, Shallots & Lettuce 6 points............... Green Tomatoes & Peppers 5 points.................. Garlic, Broccoli & Squash 4 points.... Cucumbers, Swiss Chard, Pumpkins

Judging Standards for Non-Specialized Shows, published by the B.C. Council of Garden Clubs, tells you how to select and prepare horticultural items for exhibition, what constitutes a perfect product, how items should be displayed, how points are awarded and how flaws are evaluated.

• If entry requires more than one item, look for uniformity in size, colour and shape.

• Quality being equal, unnamed entries lose points.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Flower Exhibits are generally judged according to: • Design (balance, dominance, contrast, rhythm, proportion, scale) • Colour • Suitable relationship of material • Distinction and originality • Condition of material Exhibitors are encouraged to consult the STANDARDS. Contact Conrad Pilon, 250-537-8931 for information on ordering an updated copy.

There is a copy at the Library.

Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables are judged against perfection, not against other entries.

• Enter in the correct class and enter the precise Trophies: number called for: no more, no less.

Bank of Montreal Perpetual Challenge Trophy • Evaluate the type, quantity, size, colour, Grand Aggregate in Horticulture in Sections 1, condition and form of items, discard damaged or 2 and 3 (must have at least one entry in each flawed produce. section).

• Exhibits must be dropped off at the Fall Fair Building on Friday, Sept.

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• Vases are supplied unless otherwise indicated.

• Height measurements are taken from the top of the table.

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• A VASE is a container, the height of which is greater than its diameter at the top.

• Double check your entries to ensure they comply with class requirements.

• If possible, please name the variety of your entry.

• Entrants must place their own entries - volunteers will be available to guide to correct area.

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Section 1

SECTION 1 • FLOWERS

flowers Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables are judged against perfection, not against other entries.

• Enter in the correct class and enter the precise number called for: no more, no less.

• Evaluate the type, quantity, size, colour, condition and form of items, discard damaged or flawed produce.

• If entry requires more than one item, look for uniformity in size, colour and shape.

• Quality being equal, unnamed entries lose points.

• Entrants must place their own entries.

Flower Exhibits are generally judged according to: • Design (balance, dominance, contrast, rhythm, proportion, scale) • Colour • Suitable relationship of material • Distinction and originality • Condition of material

ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 Co-ordinators: Claudia Clarke 250-537-9713 Babs O’Brien 250-537-5825 Entry Fee: 50 cents per entry, one entry per class DAHLIAS TROPHIES for Dahlias T.W. Mouat Trophy High Aggregate in Classes 101-119.

Mrs. W. M. Carter Trophy Best Dahlia Bloom.

Soul Food Gardens Trophy Longest Lasting Dahlia Bloom Class 122.

Ray Lauzier Trophy Best Novice Entry – Class 120 & 121.

All dahlias, excluding Novice Classes 120 and 121, should have at least two leaves attached to stem, showing above the lip of the vase. No buds allowed except in Novice Classes 120 and 121. Vases are supplied for all classes.

Class: Decorative Types 101. Giant “AA” (10” or over) light or dark colour - 1 bloom.

102. Large “A” (8”-10”), light or dark colour - 1 bloom.

103. Medium “B” (6”-8”) light or dark colour - 1 bloom.

104. Small “BB” (4”-6”) light or dark colour- 1 bloom.

105. Miniature “M” (under 4”) light or dark colour - 1 bloom.

106. Vase of decorative-type dahlias - 4 to 6 blooms, can all be same or a variety.

Class: Cactus Types 107. Giant “AA” (10” or over) light or dark colour - 1 bloom.

108. Large “A” (8”-10”), light or dark colour - 1 bloom.

109. Medium “B” (6”-8”) light or dark colour - 1 bloom.

110. Small “BB” (4”-6”) light or dark colour - 1 bloom.

111. Miniature “M” (under 4”) light or dark colour - 1 bloom.

112. Vase of cactus-type dahlias - 4 to 6 blooms, can all be same or a variety.

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Class: Other Types of Dahlias 113. Waterlily type - light or dark colour 1 bloom.

114. Waterlily type - 1 bloom any colour floating in your own bowl (See Entry Requirements for definition of a bowl).

115. Fimbriated type - light or dark colour - 1 bloom.

116. Miniature Ball, over 2”, light or dark colour - 1 bloom.

117. Pompom, under 2”, light or dark colour - 3 blooms.

118. Collarette, light or dark colour 2 blooms.

119. Any type not listed above 2 blooms.

Class: Novice Division (A novice is an exhibitor who hasn’t won five firsts in dahlia classes in any show).

120. 1 bloom under 6”, light or dark colour, exhibited by a novice.

121. 1 bloom, over 6”, light or dark colour, exhibited by a novice.

Class: Longest Lasting Dahlia Bloom This class is open to all exhibitors including novices and juniors. Exhibits may be any type, variety or colour of dahlia. They may be displayed with foliage. Blooms must be fully open when placed. Exhibits will be judged twice: first by the Horticultural Judges on Saturday morning to ensure that the blooms meet horticultural standards; second by the Flower Coordinator on Sunday afternoon to determine which bloom has lasted in the best condition. Results will be announced at 1:45pm Sunday afternoon.

122. 1 bloom, any type, any colour, any size.

ANY OTHER FLOWERS TROPHIES for Any Other Flowers Leslie Wells Trophy High Aggregate in Classes 201-306.

Seabreeze Inne Trophy Best Gladiolus Bloom.

Dorothy James Trophy Best Bowl of Roses.

Mrs. W.M. Carter Trophy Best Collection of Annuals / Biennials.

Mrs. W.M. Carter Trophy Best Collection of Perennials.

Cedar Beach Resort Trophy Best Entry in Classes 201213.

Charles Buckley Memorial Trophy Best Entry in Classes 214222.

Ganges Village Market Trophy Best Entry in Greenery.

The Plant Farm Trophy Best Entry in Ornamental Grasses.

Joan Buckley Memorial Trophy Longest Lasting Rose Bloom.

201. Asters - 3 blooms

202. Begonia - 1 bloom, under 4”, displayed on moss.

203. Begonia - 1 bloom, over 4”, displayed on moss.

204. Cosmos - any type, any colour, 3-5 stems.

205. Daisy, Gloriosa - 5 blooms.

206. Daisy, Michaelmas - 3 sprays - not over 36” high.

207. Flowering shrub or bush, (not fuschia or rose), 3-5 stems, under 36”.

208. Fuchsia, hardy (bush type), 3-5 stems, under 36”.

209. Pelargonium upright, any colour, single or double, 3 stems with own foliage attached to stem.

210. Geranium, Cranesbill types (hardy), any colour, 3-5 stems, with own foliage.

211. Gladiolus, any size, any colour, 1 spike.

212. Hydrangea, any colour, fresh cut, 3 stems, not over 24” high.

213. Japanese Anemone, any colour, 3 stems.

214. Marigolds - 3 blooms - 3” or over, with own foliage.

215. Nasturtiums - with own foliage - your bowl, bowl 4”-6” wide.

216. Petunias - single or double - your bowl, bowl 4”-6” wide.

217. Snapdragons, any type, any colour, 3 - 5 stems.

218. Sunflowers, decorative, bloom under 6”, 3 blooms, not over 36” high.

219. Sunflowers, any type, bloom over 6”, 1 bloom, not over 48” high.

220. Berried Branch, 1-3 stems not over 36”.

221. Zinnias - 5 blooms.

222. Any other flower not listed above - 3 to 5 stems of one kind, not over 36” high.

223. Collection of 5 annuals and/or biennials - up to 3 cuts of each - your vase.

224. Collection of 5 perennials - up to 2 cuts of each - your vase. Open staging Roses - multiple entries are allowed in the rose classes, they must be different varieties. See Entry Requirements for definition of a bowl.

301. Rose Bud - 1 bud, 1 stem.

Any variety, with own foliage.

302. Rose, Hybrid Tea - 1 stem.

303. Rose, Floribunda - 1 stem.

304. Rose, any other type - 1 stem.

305. Rose, miniatures - your bowl, 4”-6” bowl.

306. Roses - a collection in your bowl, bowl not to exceed 8”.

Class: Longest Lasting Rose Bloom This class is open to all exhibitors including novices and juniors. Exhibits may be any type, variety or colour of rose. They may be displayed with foliage. Blooms must be open when placed. Exhibits will be judged twice: first by the Horticultural Judges on Saturday morning to ensure that the blooms meet horticultural standards; second by the Flower Coordinator on Sunday afternoon DRIFTWOOD JUNE 21, 2017

GREENERY 401. Bamboo, any variety, fresh cut, 3 stems, under 48” high.

402. Eucalyptus, 3 stems, under 36” high.

403. Semi-tropical foliage - 3 stems, under 48” high.

404. Vine: Clematis - 3 stems, max. height 24”, inconspicuous support allowed.

405. Vine: Other variety - 3 stems, max. height 24”, inconspicuous support allowed.

406. Hosta leaves- 3 leaves of same variety.

407. Any other cultivated foliage (i.e. fern), 3 - 5 stems, under 36” high.

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES 408. Pampas Grass, fresh cut, any colour, 3 plumes.

409. Any other grass, fresh cut, 3-5 stems, under 48” high.

POTTED PLANTS 410. Foliage houseplant - any type, pot not to exceed 10” diameter.

411. Flowering Houseplant - any type, pot not to exceed 10” diameter.

412. Container - mixed flowers, any type, pot not to exceed 10”.

FLORAL ART TROPHIES for Floral Art SSI Garden Club Trophy Best Exhibit in Floral Art Dorothy Edwards Trophy Best Miniature Design “Open staging” implies that exhibits in classes 501-505 should be viewed from all sides. Please read the class requirements carefully with respect to what is allowed in your exhibit (i.e., fresh or dried plant material, greenery, accessories, etc.). No artificial flowers or foliage allowed in any Floral Art class. Exhibitors must supply their own containers for Floral Art. Purchased flowers and greens are allowed.

Open Staging 501. Brandy snifter or glass bowl with one floating flower, foliage permitted, bowl or snifter not to exceed 5” at its widest point.

502. “Fill Yer Boot.” Enter your favourite gumboot filled with fresh or dried flowers and plant material. Accessories allowed. (No artificial flowers or foliage please.) Overall height should not exceed 36” (measured from table top).

503. Miniature Design “When I Grow Up” - not to exceed 5” in any dimension.

504. Ikebana - the Japanese art of flower arranging. Emphasizing shape, line and form.

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505. Fall Celebration - a mix of wild and cultivated floral and foliage in own container. not to exceed 18” x 18”.

506. Going Green. 5 different types of foliage and/or flowers, domestic or wild. 2 stems each. 12” x 18”. In own container.

And of course all green!!

507. “Party with the Animals.” Have fun with this year’s theme using fresh or dried flowers and greenery (no artificial flowers or foliage).

Not to exceed 24” tall as measured from the table top, maximum 15” wide.

SECTION 1 • FLOWERS

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307. 1 bloom, any type, any colour, any size.

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508. Bonsai - maximum tray size 16” x 24”.

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Section 2

SECTION 2 • FRUIT

FRUIT

Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables are judged against perfection, not against other entries.

• Enter in the correct class and enter the precise number called for: no more, no less.

• Evaluate the type, quantity, size, colour, condition and form of items, discard damaged or flawed produce.

• If entry requires more than one item, look for uniformity in size, colour and shape.

• Quality being equal, unnamed entries lose points.

Don & Arlene Dashwood Trophy Best Entry in Grapes.

Ganges Village Market Trophy Best Entry in Pears.

Apple Luscious Organic Orchard Trophy Sweetest Apple - Class 112.

Natureworks Trophy People’s Choice Award Best Tasting Apple – Class 113.

Note: All fruit varieties should be named. Paper plates supplied for all fruit classes, unless otherwise specified. All tree fruit to have stems on. Apples should not be polished, however, crabapples should ENTRY FORM DEADLINE be polished.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017.

Co-ordinators: Apples Conrad Pilon 250-537 8931 101. Apples - Cox Orange - 5 fruits.

Susan Lee 250-537-2994 102. Apples - Gravenstein - 5 fruits.

103. Apples - King - 5 fruits.

Entry Fee: 104. Apples - Russetted varieties - 5 fruits.

50 cents per entry, one entry per class, 105. Apples - Spartan - 5 fruits. unless otherwise stated.

106. Apples - large types - 3 fruits, one TROPHIES: variety, named, of any of the following SSI Garden Club Trophy Best Plate of Apples in Classes 101-111. - Red Beitigheimer, Herring Pippin, 20-Ounce Pippin, Belle de Boskoop, Wolf Bank of Commerce Rose Bowl River, Warners King, Alexander, Sweet Best Entry in Fruit.

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Mrs. M.E. Davis Trophy 107. ***NEW*** Bramley seedlingHigh Aggregate.

3 fruits Thrifty Foods Trophy 108. Apples - collection - 1 each of 5 Best Entry in Berries. varieties - ALL apples to be correctly named (name cards will be provided).

109. Apples - Any other NOW variety - (fall season, before McIntosh) named - 5 THEN fruits - more than one entry permitted in this class; no duplication.

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112. Apples - Sweetest Apple - one fruit, maximum 3 entries per exhibitor - variety to be named if possible. If you can’t name it, please provide a short written history of the tree, i.e. where it grows, when it matures, and what you use the apples for (i.e. cooking, eating, juice). This class will be judged in the Demonstration Tent at 9:30 am on Sunday, September 20.

113. People’s Choice Award for Best Tasting Apple. Three large or 5 medium or 10 small fruits per entry, maximum 3 entries per exhibitor. Please name your entries. Judging will take place at 10:30 am on Sunday at the Demo Tent. Eighty people, randomly chosen, will be invited to taste each of the entries and vote on their favourite. The entry getting the most votes wins.

Other Fruits 201. Raspberries - any variety - 24 berries.

202. Strawberries - any variety - 24 berries.

203. Blueberries – any variety - 24 berries.

204. Crabapples - one variety - 12 uniform fruits.

205. Grapes (table) - light - one variety - 1 bunch with 2” stem.

206. Grapes (table) - dark - one variety - 1 bunch with 2” stem.

207. Grapes (wine) - light - one variety - 1 bunch with 2” stem.

208. Grapes (wine) - dark - one variety - 1 bunch with 2” stem.

209. Nuts - Filberts - mature, previous season, no husk - 18 nuts + 6 nutmeats.

210. Nuts - Walnuts - mature, previous season, 12 nuts + 4 nutmeats.

211. Peaches - one variety - 5 fruits with stems.

212. Pears - Bosc - 3 fruits.

213. Pears - Bartlett - 5 fruits.

214. Pears - Anjou - 5 fruits.

215. Pears - any other variety - named - 5 fruits - more than one entry permitted; no duplication.

216. Plums - one variety - named - 12 fruits (do not polish).

217. Prune Plums - 12 fruits (do not polish).

218. Any fruit not listed above - 12 small, 6 medium or 3 large.

219. Ground Cherries - 6 fruits with paper intact on 5 fruits, peeled back on 1 fruit 220. Collection of 3 different types of fruits, quantities as above - to be displayed on 24” x 30” mat provided by Fair.

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VEGETABLES Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables are judged against perfection, not against other entries.

• Enter in the correct class and enter the precise number called for: no more, no less.

• Evaluate the type, quantity, size, colour, condition and form of items, discard damaged or flawed produce.

• If entry requires more than one item, look for uniformity in size, colour and shape.

• Quality being equal, unnamed entries lose points.

ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017.

Co-ordinator: Conrad Pilon 250-537 8931 Susan Lee 250-537-2994 Entry Fee: 50 cents per entry, one entry per class unless otherwise stated.

TROPHIES: Daily Colonist Trophy High Aggregate - Classes 101 thru 602.

Thrifty Foods Trophy Best Beans.

Alderson - Wallbank Trophy Best Corn.

Thrifty Foods Trophy Best Cucumbers.

Jesse Bond Memorial Trophy Best Potato Entry.

John Wilcox Trophy Best Garlic Class 519 Leslie Mollet Memorial Trophy Best Squash.

P.G. James Trophy Best Tomatoes (ie. do not include tomatillos in tomato trophy).

SSI Farmers’ Institute Trophy Best Collection of Vegetables Class 545.

Green Valley Fertilizer Company Trophy Best Vegetable Entry - Classes 101-602.

Note: Plates are supplied for all vegetable classes, unless otherwise specified. Exhibitors to supply their own containers where indicated.

Class: In all vegetable classes it is helpful to the judges if you can name the variety.

Where class specifies “named” you will be disqualified if your entry is not named.

Beans 101. Beans - Bush Green 12 pods, 1/2” stems.

102. Beans - Bush, any other colour 12 pods, 1/2” stems.

103. Beans - Pole, one variety - 12 pods, 1/2” stems.

104. Beans - Scarlet Runner - 12 pods, 1/2” stems.

105. Beans - Shelling - 6 pods whole plus 20 dry beans.

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Onions Note: Onion roots for all classes should be trimmed to 1/4”; necks folded over and neatly secured.

201. Onions - Multiplier - 2 clumps.

202. Onions - Red - 6 bulbs.

203. Onions - White - 6 bulbs.

204. Onions - Yellow - 6 bulbs.

205. Onions - Spanish - 4 1/2” or over 3 bulbs.

206. Onions - Shallots - any variety 5 specimens.

Squash 301. Squash - Green & White striped 2 specimens - named.

302. Squash - Summer - 2 specimens named.

303. Squash – Winter - under 12” in diameter - 1 specimen - named.

304. Squash - Zucchini - any variety under 10” long - 2 specimens - named.

305. Butternut - under 12” diameter - one specimen.

306. Squash - Any other variety - under 12” in diameter or length - 1 specimen named.

Tomatoes 401. Tomatillo - Any variety, any colour - 5 specimens with paper intact, peeled back on 1 fruit 402. Tomatoes - Cherry - stems on - 6 specimens to pass through a 1½” diameter hole.

403. Tomatoes - Red - stems on 6 specimens.

404. Tomatoes - Green - stems on 6 specimens.

405. Tomatoes - Paste - stems on 6 specimens.

406. Tomatoes - Yellow or any other not listed above - stems on - 6 specimens.

407. Tomatoes - Collection - Red, Green, Paste, Yellow - 2 each, stems on.

Other Vegetables 501. Beets - Globe - 6 roots.

502. Beets - Long - 3 roots.

503. Broccoli - Any type - 2 heads.

504. Brussel Sprouts - 12 sprouts.

NOTE: For all cabbage classes, do not remove all outer leaves; enough leaves should remain so the head is covered.

505. Cabbage - Main Crop, 1 head.

506. Cabbage - Red, 1 head.

507. Cabbage - Savoy, 1 head.

Note: Carrot tops for all classes should be trimmed to 1/4”.

508. Carrots - Under 4” - 6 roots.

509. Carrots - Over 4” and under 8” 6 roots.

510. Carrots - Over 8” - 6 roots.

511. Cauliflower - 1 head.

512. Corn - Sweet - 6 ears - husked, ends cut to ½” 513. Corn - Popcorn - 3 ears – husked, ends cut to ½”

514. Cucumbers - Slicing - 2 specimens.

515. Cucumbers - Long - 2 specimens.

516. Cucumbers – Lemon - 3 specimens.

517. Cucumbers - Dill - not over 4” long 12 specimens.

518. Garlic - Elephant - 4 bulbs. Garlic-necks trimmed to 1”, roots trimmed to 1/4”.

519. Garlic - Any other variety - 6 bulbs. Garlicnecks trimmed to 1”, roots trimmed to 1/4”.

520. Garlic - 1 braid, no decoration - displayed on green mat provided by Fair.

521. Garden Herbs (culinary, fresh only) - 5 to 8 bunches, labelled - in your basket, not to exceed 8” diameter.

522. Kale Bouquet - 3 varieties, 3 stems of each in water in your own container 523. Kohlrabi - 3 specimens.

524. Leeks - 3 roots. Roots trimmed to 1/4”, leaves cut to an inverted V. 525. Lettuce - 1 head - roots washed and on, with roots in your container of water not to exceed 8” diameter.

526. Melons - Cantaloupe - 1 specimen.

527. Melons - Honeydew - 1 specimen.

528. Melons - Watermelon - under 12” diameter 1 specimen.

529. Melons - Any other variety - under 12” diameter 1 specimen.

530. Parsnips - 3 roots.

531. Peas - shelling, 12 pods 532. Peas - edible pod/snowpeas 12 pods 533. Peppers - Sweet Bell - 3 specimens.

534. Peppers - Hot - 3 specimens.

535. ***NEW*** Peppers-collection 3 different varieties, 3 specimens each variety, MUST be named 536. Peppers - Any other type - 3 specimens.

537. Potatoes - Netted types - 6 tubers.

538. Potatoes - Red - 6 tubers.

539. Potatoes - White, not netted - 6 tubers.

540. Potatoes - Collection of 3 different varieties 2 specimens each variety - MUST be named.

541. Pumpkins (pie) - under 12” in diameter- 1 specimen.

542. Pumpkins (field) - 12” to 18” in diameter – 1 specimen.

543. Spinach - 2 plants with washed roots, in your container of water not to exceed 8” diameter.

544. Vegetables - any variety not listed above, named - 1 large, 3 medium or 6 small.

545. Vegetable Collection - six distinct vegetables - quantities as above - to be displayed on a 24” x 30” mat provided by the Fair.

Refer to the Vegetable Scoring Table on page 15 for a guideline for selecting which vegetables to enter in your collection.

SECTION 3 • VEGETABLES

Section 3

Class: Novelties 601. Gourds - 3 specimens under 6” diameter or 1 specimen over 6”.

602. Artichoke - 3 specimens.

603. Veggie Sculpture - “Party with the Animals.”

Create a veggie sculpture that celebrates this year’s theme. Purchased veggies and fasteners allowed.

Not to exceed 18” in any dimension.

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SECTION 4 • FAMILY HORTICULTURE SECTION 5 • JUNIOR HORTICULTURE

Section 5

Section 4

FAMILY HORTICULTURE JUNIOR HORTICULTURE ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

Co-ordinators: Conrad Pilon 250-537-8931 Susan Lee 250-537-2994

Entry Fee: 50 cents per entry, one entry per class.

TROPHIES: Bunny Jordan Trophy Best Family Garden Exhibit in Class 1.

Class: 1. Family Garden - to include a selection of vegetables and fruit displayed as exhibitor chooses; preserves and/or dried products in clear glass jars, labelled; vase or bowl of flowers as a home dinner table decoration. You will have approximately 3’ of table space to display.

2 Basket of Garden Produce Assortment of fruit and vegetables judged on produce quality (75%) and artistic arrangement (25%), your basket.

ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY September 9, 2017 Co-ordinators: Gail Neumann 250-537-5021 Robin Jenkinson 250-221-0011 Entry Fee: 50 cents per entry, one entry per class.

TROPHIES: SSI Garden Club Trophy High Aggregate Junior Horticulture.

Slegg Lumber Trophy High Aggregate age 9 & under.

Slegg Lumber Trophy High Aggregate ages 10-13.

Dragomir Family Trophy High Aggregate ages 14-17.

Flowers & Wine Trophy Best Floral Entry - all ages.

Howard Byron Memorial Trophy Best Vegetable Entry - all ages.

Sunnyside Nursery Trophy Best Vegetable Collection - all ages.

Age of junior exhibitor must be shown on all Junior Horticulture exhibitor tags. Exhibit does not have to be

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Please refer to the Vegetable Scoring Table on page 15 for a guideline for selecting which vegetables to enter in your collection.

Class: Juniors age 9 & under on Fair Day 101. Bouquet for Mom - annual or perennial flowers - maximum 7 stems, your vase or jar.

102. Bouquet for Mom - wild flowers maximum 7 stems, your vase or jar.

103. Any root vegetable grown by exhibitor - 3 specimens.

104. Any other vegetable grown by exhibitor - 3 specimens small or 1 specimen large (entry must fit on one 8” plate supplied by Fair).

105. Herb Bouquet - 5-8 varieties, fresh cut only, named, in exhibitor’s own printing or handwriting.

106. The Great Pumpkin - Judges to measure - judged on circumference of pumpkin, not weight.

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Class: Juniors age 10 to 13 yrs on Fair Day 201. Bouquet for Mom - annual or perennial flowers - maximum 7 stems, your vase or jar.

202. Bouquet for Mom - wild flowers maximum 7 stems, your vase or jar.

Section 6

FIELD CROPS ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, September 9, 2017 Co-ordinators: David Walls 250-801-8838 Blair Thomson 250-884-1294 Entry Fee: 50 cents per entry, one entry per class, except as noted.

Trophies Green Valley Fertilizer & Chemical Co.Trophy High Aggregate in Field Crops.

Cyril Beech Memorial Best box of potatoes.

Garden Faire Trophy Largest Pumpkin/Squash.

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203. Any root vegetable grown by exhibitor - 3 specimens.

204. Any other vegetable grown by exhibitor - 3 specimens small or 1 specimen large (entry must fit on one 8” plate supplied by Fair).

205. Herb Bouquet - 5-8 varieties, fresh cut only, named, in exhibitor’s own printing or handwriting.

206. The Great Pumpkin - Judges to measure - judged on circumference of pumpkin, not weight.

207. Veggie/Flower sculpture: “My Favourite Party Animal.” Fastenings permitted-no plastic parts- not over 16” in any dimension.

208. Veggie/flower sculpture: “My Favourite Imaginary Pet.” Fastenings permitted - no plastic parts - not over 16” in any dimension.

209. A mixed fruit plate of 3 or more kinds of home grown fruit (not necessarily grown by the exhibitor) but labelled in exhibitor’s own handwriting.

Handwriting will not be judged as part of the overall scoring of the exhibit.

210. Make a Secret Garden Model.

Read Frances Hodgson Burnett’s book or watch the movie “The Secret Garden” and then make a model of your own secret garden. Use live plants and found objects from nature. No plastic parts. Not over 18” in any direction.

211. Create a wall poster display about your school garden, either as it is or as you would like it to be (max. size 24”x36”). Use your school name in the title. Label (in your own handwriting) the parts and plants that are important to the garden.

Class: Juniors age 14 to 17 on Fair Day 301. Bouquet for Mom - annual or perennial flowers - maximum 7 stems, your vase or jar.

302. Bouquet for Mom - wild flowers maximum 7 stems, your vase or jar.

303. Any root vegetable grown by exhibitor - 3 specimens.

304. Any other vegetable grown by exhibitor - 3 specimens small or 1 specimen large (entry must fit on one 8” plate supplied by Fair).

305. Herb Bouquet - 5-8 varieties, fresh cut only, named, in exhibitor’s own printing or handwriting.

306. The Great Pumpkin - Judges to measure - judged on circumference of pumpkin, not weight.

307. Vegetable Collection - 5 distinct kinds, named, not necessarily grown by exhibitor but labelled in exhibitor’s own printing or handwriting - to be displayed on mat provided by Fair.

308. Veggie/Flower sculpture: “My Favourite Party Animal.” Fastenings permitted-no plastic parts- not over 16” in any dimension.

309.A mixed fruit plate of 3 or more kinds of home grown fruit (not necessarily grown by the exhibitor) but labeled in exhibitor’s own handwriting. Handwriting will not be judged as part of the overall scoring of the exhibit.

310. Make a Secret Garden Model. Read Frances Hodgson Burnett’s book or watch the movie “The Secret Garden” and then make a model of your own secret garden. Use live plants and found objects from nature. No plastic parts. Not over 18” in any direction.

311. Create a wall poster display about your school garden, either as it is or as you would like it to be (max. size 24”x36”). Use your school name in the title. Label (in your own handwriting) the parts and plants that are important to the garden.

1. One slice of local hay, non-irrigated.

2. One slice of local hay, irrigated.

3. One slice of oat hay.

4. One slice of straw.

5. Small sheaf of any locally grown cereal grain (wheat, oats, barley, rye, quinoa, or any other cereal grain), named and neatly formed.

6. Local cereal grain, two pounds, threshed. i.e. wheat, oats, barley, and rye etc. Multiple entries permitted.

7. Potatoes, five pounds, boxed, named, brushed, not washed.

8. Largest pumpkin, by weight. Label entry on stem with name on piece of tape.

9. Largest Sunflower - one head.

10. Sunflower head - clean, for seed.

11. Tallest sunflower, measured along length of stalk. It is suggested but not required that the sunflower stalk be attached to a long board to assist in display.

SECTION 5 • JUNIOR HORTICULTURE SECTION 6 • FIELD CROPS

107. Vegetable Collection - 5 distinct kinds, named, not necessarily grown by exhibitor but labelled in exhibitor’s own printing or handwriting - to be displayed on mat provided by Fair.

108. Veggie/Flower sculpture: “My Favourite Party Animal.” Fastenings permitted-no plastic parts- not over 16” in any dimension.

109. Funniest or most unusual looking veggie.

110. A mixed fruit plate of 3 or more kinds of home grown fruit (not necessarily grown by the exhibitor) but labeled in exhibitor’s own handwriting.

Handwriting will not be judged as part of the overall scoring of the exhibit.

111. Make a Secret Garden Model. Read Frances Hodgson Burnett’s book or watch the movie “The Secret Garden” and then make a model of your own secret garden. Use live plants and found objects from nature. No plastic parts.

Not over 18” in any direction.

112. Create a wall poster display about your school garden, either as it is or as you would like it to be (max. size 24”x36”). Use your school name in the title. Label (in your own handwriting) the parts and plants that are important to the garden.

12. Longest zucchini.

13. Largest cabbage.

14. Corn, three stalks.

15. Collection of greenhouse-grown produce, your choice. Arrange on your tray.

Note: Classes 16 to 19 should be representative of their kind, in good condition to have educational value.

16. Collection of agricultural weeds, all named.

17. Collection of medicinal plants, all named.

18. Collection of forage plants, all named.

19. Collection of poisonous plants from field and/or garden, all named.

20. Ears of corn, unopened, as growing on the plant-three ears. Test your ability to pick good ears without “peeking.”

Judges will open the ears.

21. Any other field crop not listed, named.

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Section 7

SECTION 7 • BEES SECTION 8 • EGGS

BEES

ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

Co-ordinators: Kelly Johnson 250-537-9321 Leanne Tough 250-538-0292

Entry fee: 50 cents per entry, one entry per class Trophy: Salt Spring Island Farmers’ Institute Trophy High Aggregate

Note: Participants who have not before entered in the class of their choice have the option to enter into either the novice or open category but not both. Participants who have previously entered in the class of their choice must enter in the open category.

Both categories give equal points.

Class 1: Open Liquid honey-two 12 oz jars Class 2: Novice Liquid honey-two 12 oz jars Class 3: Frame of capped honeycombany size frame *Note: The judge will give preference to a deep frame over a shallow or dadant if there is a tie.

Section 8

EGGS

ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 Co-ordinators: Martie Roodenburg 250-653-9080 Sabine Roodenburg 250-537-4709 Entry Fee: 50 cents per entry, one entry per class

Class 4: Open Wax-2 cakes of equal size; minimum 3 oz each Class 5: Novice Wax-2 cakes of equal size; minimum 3 oz each Class 6: Educational display. *Note: Open to non-beekeepers. Display about bees and or bee products. Points go towards clarity of information and attractiveness. The display must not exceed 2 feet in width and three feet in height.

Class 7: Miscellaneous. Many beekeepers produce secondary products from their hives, using propolis, honey, royal jelly, or wax. We will add classes to accommodate your entry.

Trophy White Wings Poultry Farm Trophy High Aggregate Note: It is important that all entries not be identified i.e. egg cartons, and be free of any farm or personal identification marks, as this interferes with judging and could result in disqualification.

NOTE: Points in classes numbered 1 to 12 are totalled to determine the winner of the aggregate point trophy. Classes numbered 13, 14 and 15 are fun/display classes and are not counted in the totalling of points for the trophy. Ribbons are awarded in all classes.

NOTE: It is important to weigh eggs before entering to determine the correct class. Minimum to maximum weights per dozen are listed for each of the brown and white egg classes. Don’t be disqualified because your eggs are wrongly sized.

Class: 1. Brown eggs - Small (18 oz. - 21 oz.) - 1 Doz. 2. Brown eggs - Medium (21 oz. - 24 oz.) - 1 Doz. 3. Brown eggs - Large (24 oz. - 27 oz.) - 1 Doz. 4. Brown eggs - Extra Large (27 oz. - 30 oz.) -1 Doz. 5. White eggs - Small (18 oz. - 21 oz.) - 1 Doz. 6. White eggs - Medium (21 oz. - 24 oz.) - 1 Doz. 7. White eggs - Large (24 oz. - 27 oz.) - 1 Doz. 8. White eggs - Extra Large (27 oz. - 30 oz.) - 1 Doz. 9. Araucana eggs – ½ Doz. 10. Bantam eggs – ½ Doz. 11. Duck eggs – ½ Doz. 12. Other eggs not listed above - named - ½ Doz. 13. Largest chicken egg.

14. Most unusual shaped egg.

15. “Decorative Arrangement” - use your imagination to create an arrangement of eggs and poultry items to fit this year’s fair theme: “Party with the Animals.”

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Section 9

BAKING SECTION 9 • BAKING

ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, September 9, 2017 With the exception of pies and cakes, display plates will be provided for entries.

Co-ordinators: Carol Walde 250-653-4329 Lorna Walde 250-537-6169 Entry Fee: 50 cents per entry, one entry per class TROPHIES The General Store Trophy Best Bread Classes 114 &121.

Fantasy Cakes Trophy Best Decorated Cake – Age 10-13 years.

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GISS Student Council Trophy High Aggregate Classes 101 thru 115.

South Salt Spring Women’s Institute High Aggregate Class 116-122.

Shopland Trophy High Aggregate Classes 201-707 & 802.

Thrifty Foods Trophy Best Bread Classes 201 thru 206.

Barb’s Buns Trophy Shaped Specialty Bread - Class 204.

Ram-Beau Trophy Class 208 - 2nd place.

Embe Bakery Trophy Best Quick Bread.

Sanchia Seward Trophy Best Overall Pastry.

Harbour House Trophy Best Dessert.

Ganges Village Market Trophy Best Specialty Cake.

Margaret Howell Trophy Best Decorated Cake Heritage Boutique Trophy Best Small Sweets.

Bright Farm Trophy High Aggregate in Light Hearted Baking Classes.

Mrs. J. Broughton Trophy Donated by the Salt Spring Island Farmers’ Institute for Scotch Eggs.

Thrifty Foods Gift Certificate Best overall entry Age 14-17 years.

Laughing Daughters’ Bakery Gift Certificate Best overall entry in Gluten Free Baking.

Rosette - People’s Choice for Professional Decorated Cake.

your exhibit home. These classes are marked with an ** This does not include decorated cakes or yeast breads.

NOTE: In an effort to reduce waste, participants are required to bring your entry to the Baking Section where a slice will be removed for tasting and display. You then take the remainder of

9 years and Under Class: 102. Cookies (4) drop - please label.

103. Cookies (4) rolled - please label.

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JUNIOR SECTION Rules Cake mixes are not to be used with the exception of decorated cake classes. Cakes should be placed on foil-covered cardboard or cake boards not more than one inch larger than the cake. Cakes should be no larger than 12 inches in any direction.

All participants are encouraged to use their creative talents to incorporate this year’s Fall Fair theme: “Party With The Animals.” Note: The age of exhibitor must be submitted with each entry form.

Note: Decorated Cakes. No more than 12 inches in any direction. Boards no more than 1 inch larger than cakes.

Decorated cakes may NOT be made of inedible material i.e. Styrofoam.

Preschool 101. Decorated cake - a rice crispy sculpture or decorated cupcake. - not taste tested

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104. Squares or bars (3) any variety please label.

105. Muffins (3) any variety - please label.

106. Dessert Cake - any variety (not decorated) - please label.** 107 Decorated Cake- may enter rice crispy sculpture, cake or cupcake. - not taste tested 108. Cake Pops on a Stick - (3) any variety- please label 10 to 13 Years Class: 109. Cookies (4) drop - please label.

110. Cookies (4) rolled - please label.

111. Squares or bars (3) any variety please label.

112. Muffins (3) any variety - please label.

113. Dessert Cake - any variety (not decorated) - please label.** 114. Yeast Bread - any variety made by hand.

115. Decorated Cake - note size stated in rules. - not taste tested 116. Pancakes (3) - any variety-please label 117. Energy Bars (3) - any variety - please label 118. Cake Pops on a Stick (3) - any variety - please label 119. Mini Pizza - any variety - please label 14 to 17 Years Class: 120. Cookies (4) any variety - please label.

121. Squares or Bars (3) any variety please label.

122. Muffins (3) any variety - please label.

123. Double crusted fruit pie - please label.** 124. Dessert Cake - any variety (not decorated) - please label.** 125. Yeast Bread - any variety made by hand.

126. Decorated Cake - note size stated in rules.-not taste tested 127. Pancakes (3) - any variety-please label 128. Energy Bars (3) - any variety- please label 129. Cake Pops on a Stick (3) - any variety - please label 130. Mini Pizza - any variety - please label YEAST BREAD-HAND MADE Class: 201. White - 1 loaf baked in a pan.

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202. Whole wheat, rye, multigrain or any combination of these - 1 loaf baked in a pan.

203. Croissants (3) - any variety- please label.

204. Shaped specialty bread - Ethnic, Festive or Special Occasion.

205. Rolls (3) any variety, plain or savory.

206. Cinnamon Buns (2) uniform size.

YEAST BREAD- MACHINE MADE Class: 207. Any loaf made by machine - OPEN TO ALL 208. Any loaf made by machine OPEN TO MEN ONLY. Second - place winner of this class will receive the Ram - Beau Trophy as well as a $50.00 gift certificate donated by Pharmasave.

QUICK BREADS Note: Leavened by chemical action baking powder, baking soda, starter etc.

Class: 210. Loaf or cake - any variety - please label.

211. Muffins (3) any variety - please label.

212. Biscuits or scones - any variety (3) small - please label.

213. Sourdough – one loaf PASTRY Note: All pies must be baked in clear glass plates.

Class: 301. Double crusted apple pie made with local, organic apples.

302. Double crusted fruit pie, any variety - please label.** 303. Single crusted sweet pie - please label.** 304. Sausage rolls (3) 305. Savory or meat pie please label ** 306. Quiche - any variety -please label ** DESSERTS Class: 401. Fruit Crisp, Crumble or Cobbler baked in a clear glass dish - please label. ** 402. Cheesecake - sweet - baked or unbaked any variety - please label, no size requirement. **

CAKES Note: Cakes in class 501 - 504 will be taste tested. Class 505 - Decorated Cake will not be taste tested. Use your imagination and creative talent to decorate with this year’s theme: “Party with the Animals.”

Class: 501. Chiffon, Sponge or Angel Food Cake (un-iced). ** 502. Chocolate Cake (iced). ** 503. Any other cake (iced) - please label. ** 504. Specialty Cake (uniced) - coffee cake, upside down cake - please label. ** 505. Decorated Cake (not taste tested).

SECTION 9 • BAKING

section 9 BAKING CONT. FROM PG. 24

SMALL SWEETS Note: All entries must fit on a 6” plate - plate supplied.

Class: 601. Rolled Cookies (4) any variety please label.

602. Drop Cookies (4) any variety please label.

603. Chocolate Chip Cookies (4).

604. Ginger Cookies (4).

605. Specialty or Festive Cookies (4) please label.

606. Biscotti (3) any variety - please label.

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607. Squares or Bars (3) any variety - please label.

608. Homemade Chocolates (4) any variety - please label.

609. Energy Bars (3) any variety - please label LIGHT-HEARTED BAKED GOODS Note: This section is to encourage the use of lower amounts of fats and salt, alternatives to refined sugar and high fibre content without sacrificing taste or texture. *Please include recipe with ingredient list.

Class: 701. Quick Bread - 1 loaf any variety.

702. Muffins (3) any variety - please label.

703. Cookies (4) any variety - please label.

704. Dessert Cake - any variety - please label. **

802. Scotch Eggs (6).

Note: All entries will be eligible for the Mrs. J. Broughton Trophy for Scotch Eggs. Get out the old family recipes and go for the trophy. These are easier to make than you might think. Note: These entries will become the property of the Fall Fair.

Professional: 803. Decorated cake This is a category open to all cooking professionals with a talent for decorating. Please limit the size of the entry base to 24” x 24”. The winner of this category will be chosen by the public as a viewers’ choice.

The winner will be announced on Sunday at 3 pm.

SECTION 9 • BAKING

section 9 BAKING CONT. FROM PG. 25

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Gluten-free Baked Goods. *Please include recipe with ingredient list.

705. Cookies (4) - Any Variety.

706. Yeast Bread - Any Variety.

707. Muffins (3) or Quickbread (1 loaf) - Any Variety.

SPECIAL CLASSES 801. Family - decorated Cake.

Note: These entries WILL NOT be taste tested.

We encourage you to use your creative and culinary talents to submit any baked goods that will reflect this year’s theme: “Party with the Animals.” This category is open to families and each member must have contributed to the finished product. Please indicate the names of each of the family members and the ages of the children. Please limit the size of the entry base to 24” by 24”.

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SECTION 10 • PRESERVING SECTION 11 • HOME WINE, BEER & CIDER

Section 10

PRESERVING ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

Co-ordinators: Shirley Command 250-537-8380 Rae-Anne Huth 250-537-2803

Entry fee: 50 cents per entry, one entry per class Trophies The Pickell Family Youth Trophy Best Youth entry.

IMPORTANT • Standard 8 ounce preserving jars are preferrable.

• All preserves, except dried fruit, must have intact pressure seals or entry will not be judged (wax seals are not acceptable).

• Labels stating the type of jam/ preserve etc. must be on the front of the jar.

• Entrant’s name is to be taped to the bottom of the jar.

• One jar per person per class.

Class: Juniors 101. Youth Age 10 - 17 - Jam, Jelly or Marmalade - any variety.

102. Youth Age 10 - 17 - pickles or condiments - any variety.

Bank of Montreal Trophy High Aggregate in preserving.

Bill Squelch Trophy Best entry in bottled salmon.

Mouat’s Housewares Best jam/jelly entry.

Special Note: Preserving section will be judged on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2017. Entries must be placed between 3:30 and 7:30 pm

Jams and Jellies 201. Jam - Blackberry with or without pectin.

202. Jam - made from organically grown fruit - with or without pectin.

203. Jam - any variety - with pectin.

204. Jam - any variety - without pectin.

205. Jam - low or no sugar - any variety.

206. Jam made from exotic fruit - with or without pectin.

207. Jelly - made from organically grown fruit - with or without pectin.

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208. Jelly - low or no sugar - any variety.

209. Jelly - pepper - any variety ie: jalapeno, red, etc.

210. Marmalade - any type.

Other Preserves 301. Bottled fruit - any variety.

302. Dried fruit without sulfites - 6 pieces in a jar.

303. Dried tomatoes - 6 pieces in a jar.

304. Applesauce or other fruit sauces 305. Fruit or vegetable butters (i.e. apple, pumpkin, lemon).

306. Pickles - Dill.

307. Pickles - any other variety.

308. Salsa.

309. Relish - any variety.

310 Chutney - traditional.

311. Chutney - creative.

312. Condiments - any variety - chili sauce, ketchup, mustards.

313. Bottled tomatoes. or other bottled vegetables.

314. Bottled Salmon.

315. Maple Syrup.

316. Mincemeat 317. Fermented Foods (sauerkraut, kimchi, etc.)

318. Fermented Beverages.

319. A collection of 5 different preserves displayed in a basket. Judged on appearance and presentation only - not opened for taste.

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TROPHIES Flowers and Wine Shoppe Trophy High Aggregate in Winemaking.

Wine-Arts Trophy Best Overall Wine from Classes 1 thru 6.

Ron Brunette Memorial Trophy Best wine made from Salt Spring Island fruit or berries.

Gulf Islands Brewery Trophy Best overall beer.

RULES AND REGULATIONS: 1. Classes 1 to 7 - Entries must be LABELLED - 750 ml. bottles.

2. Classes 8 & 9 - Entries must be in two - 341 ml. bottles

3. All exhibits must be placed by 7:30 pm Friday, September 15, 2017 4. More than one entry permitted in all classes, no duplication.

5. No length of time for aging for classes 1 - 7 (all Wines) 6. 1 year age limit for classes 8 & 9 (Beer and Ciders) 7. All entries must be fermented or brewed by the exhibitor.

Class: 1. White wine made from local fruits (not grapes), berries or vegetables.

2. Red wine made from local fruits (not grapes), berries or vegetables.

3. White wine made from concentrate.

4. Red wine made from concentrate.

5. White wine made from grapes.

6. Red wine made from grapes.

7. Rose, fortified wines and ports 8. Ciders.

9. Beer of all styles

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HOBBY ARTS ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 Co-ordinators: Rachel Bevington 250-537-8852 Entry Fees: 50 cents per entry, one entry per class per person. Seniors, disabled and Greenwoods residents - no entry fees.

Trophies Oceanside Pools and Spas Trophy Best Lego Project.

Off the Waterfront Gallery Best Overall Entry in Show.

Windermere Salt Spring Realty Trophy Best Entry Ages 2-9.

Salt Spring Fall Fair Trophy Best Entry Ages 10-13, Classes 301-303.

Sea Horse Hobbies Best Entry Ages 10-13, Classes 304-321.

The “Tsunami” - Best Entry Ages 14-17.

Arbutus Clinic Trophy - Best Adult Entry.

Joyce Taylor Trophy - Best Miniature Entry.

Salt Spring Potters Guild Best Overall Entry in Pottery.

Windsor Plywood Trophy Best Entry in Woodworking.

Newman’s Great Outdoors Trophy Best Entry Fishing Flies.

Brinkworthy Trophy - Best Senior Entry.

Glengarry Farm Trophy Adults - Best Use of Recycled Materials.

JoAnne and Ron Moger Trophy Junior - Best Use of Recycled Materials.

Junior entries Rules and Regulations: 1. One entry per class per person.

2. PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO DISPLAY SPACE RESTRICTIONS, ENTRY SIZE MAY NOT EXCEED 16” X 16”.

3. Exhibits should be placed between 3:30 and 7:30 pm Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 to ensure proper display.

4. All framed pictures must have provisions for hanging.

5. Children’s ages must be on entry form.

Participant ribbons will be awarded to all entrants aged 2-7.

6. “Open” class means any artistic endeavour that cannot be entered in any other class.

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JUNIORS - UP TO 4 YEARS Class: 101. Drawing or painting depicting this year’s theme.

102. Picture of a flower.

103. Portrait of a person.

104. Play-Doh or Plasticene Sculpture Here’s a handy home recipe: 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup salt, 1 cup water, 2 tsp. cream of tartar, 1 tsp. salad oil. Mix together and cook for 3 minutes over low heat.

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105. Open.

JUNIORS - 5 TO 9 YEARS Class: 201. Drawing depicting this year’s theme, using pencil, pen, crayons or collage.

202. Painting depicting this year’s theme using acrylic, watercolour, etc.

203. Duplo or Lego project 204. Things made from recycled material.

205. Collection.

206. Play-Doh or Plasticene Sculpture Here’s a handy home recipe: 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup salt, 1 cup water, 2 tsp. cream of tartar, 1 tsp. salad oil. Mix together and cook for 3 minutes over low heat.

Stir well. Add food colouring of your choice. Store in a plastic container.

207. Rainbow Loom Creation.

208. Knot Work: anything Practical for a farm made from knotted or plaited rope, line or leather. (For instance, a halter, headstall or lead rope for livestock.)

209. Whittling: A whittled handle or toggle, or stirring implement.

210. Blacksmithing: An article shaped by forging.

211. A tool or utensil made by hand to be used in farming.

212. Leatherworks - create something using leather. It can be a useful item like a purse or gloves, or a decorative item like a hair clip. Stitching, braiding and leather polishing all add to the project.

Adornments encouraged!

213. Book-making. Make a handmade book using coptic stitch or other traditional methods. Covers can depict this year’s theme or be as creative as you want. New or recycled materials are fine.

214. Arrow or arrow-point making.

Handmade arrow points or complete arrows. Please include a short description of the materials and methods used.

215. Open AGES 10 TO 13 YEARS Class: 301. Drawing depicting this year’s theme using pencil, pen, etc.

302. Painting depicting this year’s theme using watercolour, acrylic, etc.

303. Landscape or seascape - any medium.

304. Floral representation any medium.

305. Portrait - any medium.

306. Sculpture - wood, stone, origami, etc.

307. Jewellery.

308. Pottery, Paper Mâché.

309. Duct tape creations - Make something using at least 75% duct tape, ie. flip-flops, purse, book cover, hat jewellery, basket etc. Add some other materials for the other 25%, or something depicting this year’s theme.

310. Things made from recycled material.

311. Lego Project.

312. Collection.

313. Group project may be entered by any group in this age group and created in any medium.

Group project may not exceed 4’x4’ in size.

314 Knot Work: anything Practical for a farm made from knotted or plaited rope, line or leather.

(For instance, a halter, headstall or lead rope for livestock.)

315 Whittling: A whittled handle or toggle, or stirring implement.

316 Blacksmithing: An article shaped by forging.

317 A tool or utensil made by hand to be used in farming.

318. Leatherworks - create something using leather. It can be a useful item like a purse or gloves, or a decorative item like a hair clip. Stitching, braiding and leather polishing all add to the project. Adornments encouraged!

319. Book-making. Make a handmade book using coptic stitch or other traditional methods. Covers can depict this year’s theme or be as creative as you want. New or recycled materials are fine.

320. Arrow or arrow-point making. Handmade arrow points or complete arrows. Please include a short description of the materials and methods used.

321. Open

SECTION 12 • HOBBY ARTS

Section 12

AGES 14 TO 17 YEARS Class: 401. Drawing depicting this year’s theme using pencil, pen, etc.

402. Painting depicting this year’s theme using watercolour, acrylic, etc.

403. Landscape or seascape - any medium.

404. Floral representation any medium.

405. Portrait - any medium.

406. Sculpture wood, stone, origami etc.

407. Jewellery.

408. Pottery, Paper Mâché.

409. Duct tape creations - Make something using at least 75% duct tape, ie. flip-flops, purse, book cover, hat jewellery, basket etc. Add some other materials for the other 25%, or something depicting this year’s theme.

410. Article made from recycled material.

411. Lego project.

412. Collection.

413. Group project may be entered by any group in this age group and created in any medium. Group project may not exceed 4’x4’ in size.

414. Knot Work: anything Practical for a farm made from knotted or plaited rope, line or leather. (For instance, a halter, headstall or lead rope for livestock.)

415. Whittling: A whittled handle or toggle, or stirring implement.

416. Blacksmithing: An article shaped by forging.

417. A tool or utensil made by hand to be used in farming.

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section 12 HOBBY ARTS CONT. FROM PG. 29 418. Leatherworks - create something using leather. It can be a useful item like a purse or gloves, or a decorative item like a hair clip.

Stitching, braiding and leather polishing all add to the project. Adornments encouraged!

419. Book-making. Make a handmade book using coptic stitch or other traditional methods. Covers can depict this year’s theme or be as creative as you want. New or recycled materials are fine.

420. Arrow or arrow-point making.

Handmade arrow points or complete arrows.

Please include a short description of the materials and methods used.

421. Open

ADULTS: Age 18-79 NOTE: Due to display space restrictions all entries may not exceed 16” x 16” in size.

For educational value, please include a 4” x 6” card with the following information printed on it: - how the craft was made.

- materials used.

- the approximate time required to make the entry.

501. A drawing depicting this year’s theme using pencil pens crayons or collage.

502. Painting depicting this year’s theme using acrylic, watercolour, etc 503. Landscape or seascape; any medium.

504. Floral representation; any medium.

505. Portrait; Any medium.

Section 13

NEEDLEWORK NOTE: NEW ENTRY DATE: ALL NEEDLEWORK INCLUDING QUILTS MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE EXHIBIT HALL ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 BETWEEN 3:30-7:30 pm. to allow time for hanging and display. Please ensure items are entered in the correct category. If you are in doubt, please contact the co-ordinators. All entries must be removed between 5 and 6pm on Sunday, September 17. Entries can not be removed earlier.

Co-ordinators: Susan Paynter 250-931-8869 Patti Thomas 250-537-2813 Lorrie Storr 250-537-2695

Entry Fee: 50 cents per entry; one entry per class Trophies Seams Right Sewing School High Aggregate Junior Classes 9 years and under.

Ganges Pharmacy Trophy High Aggregate Junior Classes 10-17 years.

Donna Regen Trophy Best Entry Junior Classes - age 10-13.

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506. Woodworking.

507. Wood Turning.

508. Metalworking.

509. Paper Crafts: to include origami, greeting cards scrapbooks.

510. Things made from recycled material.

511. Collection.

512. Sculpture: any material.

513. Duct tape creations - Make. something using at least 75% duct tape. (eg: flip flops, purse, book cover, hat, purse, basket, etc.)

514. Pottery / Ceramics.

515. Decorations made for the Christmas Season.

516. Jewellery.

517. Computer Art. 518. Tied Fishing Flies.

519. Lego for adults.

520. Miniature.

521. Knot Work: anything Practical for a farm made from knotted or plaited rope, line or leather. (For instance, a halter, headstall or lead rope for livestock.)

522. Whittling: A whittled handle or toggle, or stirring implement.

523. Blacksmithing: An article shaped by forging.

524. A tool or utensil made by hand to be used in farming.

525. Leatherworks - create something using leather. It can be a useful item like a purse or gloves, or a decorative item like a hair clip. Stitching, braiding and leather polishing all add to the project.

Adornments encouraged!

526. Book-making. Make a handmade book using coptic stitch or other traditional methods. Covers can depict this year’s theme or be as creative as you want. New or recycled materials are fine.

527. Arrow or arrow-point making.

Handmade arrow points or complete arrows. Please include a short description of the materials and methods used.

528. Open

South Salt Spring Women’s Institute Trophy Best Entry Junior Classes - age 14-17.

Kay Catlin Trophy High Aggregate in Needlework.

Gerry’s Fashions Trophy High Aggregate Sewing.

Terra Tepper Trophy High Aggregate Knitting & Crocheting.

Stitches Quilt Shop Trophy Originality in an Art Quilt.

Sooz Sewing Company Trophy Best Embroidery in Show.

Kay Avison Trophy Best Fair Isle Knitting.

Rainbow Craft Trophy Best Entry Seniors.

Salt Spring Nine Patches Trophy Best Quilt Entry.

Sawyer Sewing Centre Trophy Highest Aggregate in Quilting.

Items for Display Only Class: 100. If you have any needlework items you do not want judged, then this is the category for that item. It can be sewing, quilting, any of the needlework categories and you can be of any age to submit an item in this category. You may also submit more than one entry in this category.

RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. All entries must be the work of the competitor only.

2. All work must be completed since the last Fall Fair.

3. All work must never have been exhibited at the Salt Spring Fall Fair in previous years.

Note: Junior Entries - list your age at Fair Time on entry forms.

DIVISION 13 - DISABLED 601. Open - any artistic endeavour created by someone with a disability.

DIVISION 14 - SENIOR CITIZENS PLUS (80 yrs +) 701. Open- any artistic endeavour created by a person 80+ years of age DIVISION 15 - GROUP ENTRIES 801. May be entered by any group or organization and created in any medium. Group project may not exceed 4’ x 4’ in size.

SEWING - JUNIORS Class: 101. Any article of clothing made by a junior 9 years of age and under.

102. Any article of clothing made by a junior age 10-13.

103. Any article of clothing made by a junior age 14-17.

STUFFED TOYS AND DOLLS JUNIORS Class: 104. Any stuffed toy or doll made by a junior 9 years of age and under.

105. Any stuffed toy or doll made by a junior age 10-13.

106. Any stuffed toy or doll made by a junior age 14-17.

QUILTING - JUNIORS Class: 107. Any quilt made by a junior 9 years of age and under.

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206. Any item incorporating this year’s Fair theme - “Party with the Animals.”

207. Open class.

208. Senior - 80 plus - Sewing open.

TOYS AND DOLLS 208. A toy or doll made from a commercial pattern.

209. A toy or doll created using your own design.

210. A toy or doll incorporating this year’s Fall Fair theme - “Party with the Animals.”

211. Senior - 80 plus - a Toy or Doll.

QUILTING All quilts must have a 3” sleeve basted on the back for hanging. We will endeavour to show your work safely and artistically but due to space restrictions, large quilts may not be displayed fully.

QUILTS - ADULTS Class: 301. Hand quilted using the traditional piecing method.

302. Machine quilted by artist using the traditional piecing method.

303. Commercially quilted using the traditional piecing method.

304. Hand quilted using paper piecing.

305. Machine quilted by artist using paper piecing.

306. Commercially quilted using paper piecing.

307. Hand quilted using appliqué.

308. Machine quilted using appliqué.

309. Commercially quilted using appliqué.

310. A non-traditional art quilt from a kit.

311. A non-traditional art quilt created using your own design.

312. A landscape or other scene quilt from a kit.

313. A landscape or other scene quilt created using your own design.

314. A quilted article of clothing or personal accessory such as a purse or bag.

315. A quilted household accessory such as placemats, tea cosy, etc.

316. A quilt made by a group.

317. A quilt incorporating this year’s Fall Fair Theme - “Party with the Animals.”

318. Open Class.

319. Senior - 80 plus - Quilt open.

320. My First Quilt

EMBROIDERY AND CROSS STITCH - ADULTS Class: 401. A piece using Cross Stitch or other forms of counted thread embroidery.

402. A piece using surface embroidery such as crewel stitches.

403. A piece incorporating this year’s Fall Fair Theme - “Party with the Animals.”

404. Open Class.

405. Senior - 80 plus Embroidery open.

CROCHET - ADULTS Class: 501. A blanket for lap or bed.

502. An item of clothing.

503. A household accessory such as placemats, tea cosy etc.

504. A personal accessory such as a purse, bag or hat.

505. An item incorporating this year’s Fall Fair Theme - “Party with the Animals.”

506. Open.

507. Senior - 80 plus - Crochet open.

SECTION 13 • NEEDLEWORK

108. Any quilt made by a junior age 10-13.

109. Any quilt made by a junior age 14-17.

EMBROIDERY and CROSS STITCH - JUNIORS Class: 110. Any embroidery or cross stitch item made by a junior 9 years of age and under.

111. Any embroidery or cross stitch item made by a junior age 10-13.

112. Any embroidery or cross stitch item made by a junior age 14-17.

KNITTING and CROCHET JUNIORS Class: 113. Any knitted or crochet item made by a junior 9 years of age and under.

114. Any knitted or crochet item made by a junior age 10-13.

115. Any knitted or crochet item made by a junior age 14-17.

BEADING – JUNIORS Class: 116. Any needlework item using beads as its main focus by a junior 9 years of age and under.

117. Any needlework item using beads as its main focus by a junior age 10-13.

118. Any needlework item using beads as its main focus by a junior age 14-17.

FALL FAIR THEME - PARTY WITH THE ANIMALS JUNIORS Class: 119. Any needlework item reflecting the Fall Fair Theme - “Party with the Animals” made by a junior 9 years of age and under.

120. Any needlework item reflecting the Fall Fair Theme – “Party with the Animals” made by a junior age 10-13 121. Any needlework item reflecting the Fall Fair Theme – “Party with the Animals” made by a junior age 14-17.

OPEN - JUNIORS Class: 122. Any other needlework item made by a junior 9 years of age and under.

123. Any other needlework item made by a junior age 10-13.

124. Any other needlework item made by a junior age 14-17.

SEWING - ADULTS Class: 201. An article of clothing made from a commercial pattern.

202. Article of clothing created using your own design.

203. Any article of clothing created using the technique of draping.

204. A personal accessory such as a purse or bag.

205. A household accessory such as placemats, tea cosy, etc.

KNITTING - ADULTS Class: 601. A collection of items for a baby.

602. An article displaying lace work.

603. An article of clothing.

604. An article incorporating stranded colour work (Fair Isle or intarsia).

605. Socks.

606. A personal accessory such as a purse, bag or hat.

607. A household accessory such as placemats, tea cosy, etc.

608. A blanket for bed or lap.

609. An item incorporating this year’s Fall Fair theme - “Party with the Animals”.

610. Open 611. Senior - 80 plus - Knitting open.

BEADING - ADULTS Class: 701. An article that has used beading as the main type of embellishment.

702. An item that has used beading as the main type of embellishment incorporating this year’s Fall Fair Theme - “Party with the Animals.”

703. Senior - 80 plus - Beading open.

RUGS - ADULTS Class: 801. Rag or cloth rugs.

802. Rug made by latch - hooking technique (grid).

803. Traditional rug hooking - commercial design.

804. Traditional rug hooking - own design.

805. Traditional rug hooking - wall hangingcommercial design.

806. Traditional rug hooking - wall hangingown design.

807. A household accessory such as placemats, tea cosy, etc. - using a rug technique.

808. A personal accessory such as a purse or bag using a rug technique.

809. An item incorporating this year’s Fall Fair Theme - “Party with the Animals.”

810. Open.

811. Senior - 80 plus - Rugs open.

TATTING - ADULTS Class: 901. Any article that has tatting as part of it.

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SECTION 14 • SPINNING & WEAVING

Section 14

SPINNING, WEAVING & RELATED FIBRE ARTS ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 Coordinator: Sandra Hodgins 250-537-5406 softwear@shaw.ca Entry Fee: 50 cents per entry TROPHIES Salt Spring Island Spinners & Weavers Guild High Aggregate Spinning Trophy Classes 301-312, 401 & 402.

High Aggregate Weaving Trophy Classes 501-514 High Aggregate Junior Trophy Classes 101-106 Gerry Layard Memorial Trophy: People’s Choice RULES AND REGULATIONS Unclaimed prize money will be donated to the Fall Fair.

Entries must not have been exhibited in a previous SSI Fall Fair. Unless otherwise specified only one entry per class per entrant will be accepted.

JUNIOR FIBRE ARTS 17 years and under: state age on entry form 101. Handspun wool.

102. Handspun yarn of any other fibre or blend.

103. Handwoven household item (e.g., towel or placemat).

104. Handwoven scarf or stole.

105. Hand-felted item or an article including hand-felted fabric.

106. Any item that includes silk fusion, braiding, or hand-dyeing.

DISPLAY ONLY: ADULTS 201. Any item qualifying in any class of Section 14 submitted for display without judging. Entry may include a half-page description of your item, its materials, construction, inspiration or other educational notes. Entries by professionals are welcome in this class.

Note: entry fee is 50 cents.

ASSISTED FIBRE ARTS 202. Any item otherwise qualifying in any class of Section 14, but created with significant help.

FALL FAIR THEME 203. Any item otherwise qualifying in any class of Section 14 that illustrates in any manner this year’s theme: “Party with the Animals.”

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HANDSPUN SKEINS All skein entries must be a minimum of 20 yards long. Entries must include a sample of unspun fibre, and an indication of the intended use for the yarn. To help both the judge and our discerning visitors, we recommend submitting a small swatch of the intended fabric and an Exhibit Info Card with fibre specifications. Cards are available at saltspringweaversandspinners.com/fall_fair1. html or at the check-in table.

301. Wool - singles - spun from commercially prepared fibre.

302. Wool - singles - spun from fibre prepared by entrant.

303. Wool - plied - spun from commercially prepared fibre.

304. Wool - plied - spun from fibre prepared by entrant.

Note: In classes 305-312, yarn may be singles or plied. Except where noted, only one skein per entrant per class will be accepted.

305. Salt Spring Island-grown fibre, unblended – any yarn style - may contain a commercial yarn core or wrap.

306. Any non-wool animal fibre, unblended. Note: up to 3 skeins per entrant, each a different fibre.

307. Any plant or man made fibre, unblended.

308. Pure silk.

309. Any blend of fibres - must specify content.

310. Any novelty yarn (e.g., traditional bouclé, slub, wrapped, etc. or modern “arty”) may contain a commercial yarn core or wrap Note: up to 3 skeins per entrant, each a different style.

311. Any yarn not spun or plied on a wheel (e.g., drop spindle, support spindle, thighspun) may contain a commercial yarn core or wrap.

312. “My First Decent Skein” - any fibre, any style spun by a novice with less than 2 years experience who has not won a 1st prize for spinning in a previous fall fair.

ITEMS MADE FROM HANDSPUN YARN Classes 401 & 402 are for items made by a spinner from his/her own handspun yarn. Be sure to provide yarn samples 401. Any wearable item - at least 50% handspun yarn.

402. Any other item - at least 50% handspun yarn.

NOTE: Classes 403 & 404 we accept and encourage collaborations between hand spinners and other fibre artisans, but please, give credit where it is due. Be sure to provide yarn samples.

403. Any wearable item - at least 50% handspun yarn.

404. Any other item - at least 50% handspun yarn.

HANDWEAVING Only one item per entrant per class will be accepted. Please complete Exhibit Info Card with yarn specifications, weave structure, pattern source and other details to help the judge and our discerning visitors appreciate your efforts. Cards are available at saltspringweaversandspinners.com/ fall_fair2.html or at the check-in table.

501. Towel.

502. Table linen.

503. Blanket.

504. Rug or floor mat.

505. Other household furnishings (drapery, cushion, etc.)

506. Scarf or stole.

507. Clothing except scarf or stole.

508. Accessory (bag, jewellery, hat, etc.)

509. Decorative piece (wall hanging, tapestry, sculpture, etc.)

510. Yardage for any purpose: min. 20” wide, 2 yards long.

Note: intended use must be stated; in fabrics with 2 or more weft yarns, the unused yarns may be carried along the selvedge.

511. Narrow band: max. 3” wide.

Note: if not a finished piece, min length is 18”.

512. Any other item not included in above.

513. Any item woven with nontraditional materials or methods.

514. Any item woven by a novice with less than 2 years experience who has not won a 1st prize for weaving in a previous fall fair.

OTHER FIBRE ARTS 601. Kumihimo or other braid: a finished item or a piece at least 18” long.

602. Passementerie: any item including tassels, needle-lace buttons, handwoven fringe, frog-closures, etc.

603. Hand-felted item.

604. Silk fusion: any article that includes silk fusion.

605. Hand-dyed yarn: any fibre dyed in any manner either before or after spinning. Yarn need not be handspun.

Note: must identify fibre, dye

stuff, and methods; if not a finished item, describe intended use.

606. Hand-dyed cloth: any finished item featuring a significant component of yardage hand-dyed by entrant.

Undyed yardage may be commercial cloth.

Note: must describe dye stuff and methods.

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BASKETRY ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 Coordinators: Carol Dodd 250-538-0079 Jennifer Plumridge 250-418-4300 Willow Lampard 250-931-0016 Entry Fee: 50 cents per entry ADULTS AND YOUTH WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A BASKETMAKING ACTIVITY...TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE FAIR. TROPHY: Salt Spring Basketry Guild Trophy: Judges Award for Best in Show.

Section 16

PHOTOGRAPHY

People’s Choice Award: a Gift Certificate to Pacific Basketry donated by the Salt Spring Island Basketry Guild.

RULES and REGULATIONS 1. Entries may not have been entered in a previous Salt Spring Fall Fair .

2. Classes 5-18 are open to everyone.

Classes: 1. Junior A (9 years or under).

2. Junior B (10-13 years).

3. Junior C (14-17 years).

4. Novice. A Novice will have a maximum of 3 years experience and will not have won in any Class in a previous Fall Fair.

5. Piece using any technique reflecting the theme of the Fall Fair: “Party with the Animals.”

6. Piece made using coiled technique.

7. Piece made using plaited/twill technique.

Gulf Islands Driftwood Trophy Best Black and White Photo.

Apple Photo will present a prize Best colour photo for Juniors.

ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

Ganges Pharmasave will present a prize Best Community photo.

Co-ordinator: Karen Mouat 250-537-6923 Glynis Finer 250-537-2753

Rules and Regulations 1. One photo per entry per class.

2. Amateurs only – means that you do not get paid for your pictures.

3. Each entry must be under the photographer’s name – no group or family names please.

4. No personal identification permitted on the front of the photograph.

5. Photographs must be no smaller than 5” x 7” and no larger than 8” x 12”except for Junior and Youth Entries which can be 4” x 6”.

6. Please submit just the photo. All photos will be fastened to a Velcro panel with self-adhesive Velcro strips.

Please submit all photos WITHOUT ANY BACKING OR BORDERS: NO MATTING, FRAMES OR FOAM CORE. 7. On the BACK of the photo, write your name, phone number and class number.

8. The displays will be dismantled Sunday at 5 pm and all entries must be picked up by 6 pm.

11. PHOTOCOPIES of photos will not be accepted.

12. ALL PHOTOS MUST BE PRINTED ON PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER.

Entry Fee: 50 cents per entry; only one entry per class

: Note hibits

Drop ex day on Wednes3, 2017 1 September 3:30pm n e betwe . and 7:30pmplace s e k Judging ta so no late on this date permitted. entries are Trophies: Facca Construction Trophy Best Junior Entry.

Gulf Clinic Trophy Best Adult Entry.

Salt Spring Photo Trophy High Aggregate in photography.

Leo Martinez Memorial Trophy Best Sunrise or Sunset.

Apple Photo Trophy Best Color Photo.

8. Piece made using twining/waling technique.

9. Piece made using rib technique.

10. Piece made using recycled materials.

11. Piece made using gourd.

12. Piece made using willow.

13. Piece made using any other technique such as random weave, folded or looped.

14. Miniature piece using any basketry technique. Maximum size 5 inches in any direction.

15. Piece using mostly indigenous materials such as bark, roots, grasses.

16. Original design piece using any materials or technique.

17. A wearable piece such as a belt, jewelry or hat made using any basketry technique.

18. A group of two or more pieces in a set or series using any basketry technique.

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Section 15

Junior Classes (13 years and under) 101. Make me Laugh!

102. Animals.

103. Fruits and Vegetables.

104. People.

105. Open class - Colour.

106. Open class - Black and White.

107. Action/Motion.

108. Landscapes.

109. Together We’re Better.

110. Fall Fair Theme: “Party with the Animals.”

Youth Classes (14 -17 years) 201. Make me Laugh!

202. Portraits.

203. Landscapes.

204. My Salt Spring.

205. Animals.

206. Fall Fair Theme: “Party with the Animals.”

207. Open Class - colour.

208. Open Class - Black and White.

209. Friends.

210. Good Morning!

211. Children.

212. Action.

Adult Classes (18 years and older) 301. Make me Laugh!

302. Portraits.

303. Landscapes.

304. My Salt Spring.

305. Animals.

306. Together We’re Better.

307. Sunrise/Sunset.

308. Open class colour.

309. Open class - Black and White.

310. Good Morning!

311. Fruits and Vegetables.

312. Children.

313. Action.

314. Fall Fair Theme: “Party with the Animals.”

315. Last Year’s Fall Fair- collection of photos mounted on 11x17 white paper.

THIS EXHIBIT IS FOR A COMMUNITY FAIR. THE INTENTION IS TO PROVIDE A PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY. IT IS EXPECTED THAT EXHIBITORS BE AMATEURS HAVING NEVER BEEN COMPENSATED FOR THEIR PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK. DRIFTWOOD JUNE 21, 2017

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SECTION 17 • 4-H CLUB

S A LT S P R I N G I S L A ND 4 H CO M M UN I T Y C LU B

Section 17

I pledge:

4-H CLUB

My HEAD to clearer thinking, My HEART to greater loyalty, My HANDS to larger service, and My HEALTH to better living. For my Club, my Community and my Country.

4-H Grows True Leaders – The 4-H program provides young people with an opportunity to learn how to become productive, self-assured adults who can make their community and country a good place in which to live.

This is fostered through project and program work, experiences with their 4-H club members and leaders, and their participation

ENTRY FORM DEADLINE: SEPTember. 2, 2017 All Entry forms to be delivered to 4H Coordinator (Loretta Rithaler) or submitted BY CLUB LEADER via email to, cc: lrithaler@telus. net with subject line: SSI Fall Fair 4H Entry Form.

4-H Coordinator: Loretta Rithaler 250-537-7503 lrithaler@telus.net Entry Fee: None See page 43 of the SSI Fall Fair Catalogue for entry forms - located at http://ssifi.org/fall-fair RULES: 1. Please see fall fair catalogue – page 13 for Rules and Regulations.

2. Open to all 4-H projects recognized by the BC 4-H program.

Current year registered projects only, unless otherwise specified.

3. Judging uses the Danish system.

4. Mandatory vet checks will be provided by the Fair between 3:30 and 7:00pm Friday.

5. Poultry to be caged by 7:15 pm Friday, for judging.

6. All animals must be fitted and shown by the 4-H members.

7. No early departures unless prearranged with 4-H Coordinator.

8. All classes are based on current project specific regulations.

9. All 4H ENTRIES MUST NOTE “4H” at top of entry forms.

10. Livestock entries complete the SSI Fall Fair Livestock Entry Form.

11. Non-livestock entries complete the General Entry Form.

12. All 4H members & Leaders will receive free gate entry with presentation of current 4H Membership card.

4-H POULTRY CLASSES Entry form must indicate breed and variety, Bantam (BTM) or Standard (STD) 101. Showmanship - Junior (9-11 yrs) 102. Showmanship - Intermediate (12-14 yrs) 103. Showmanship - Senior (15 yrs +) 34 © FAIRTIME 2017

in district, regional, provincial and even national programs.

The goal of the 4-H program is youth development. The objectives of 4-H clubs are knowledge, leadership, citizenship and personal development.

The 4-H organization is dedication to young people and its purpose is to prepare youth for their futures as adult citizens.

Unit 1 - Exploring Poultry 104. Young trio, not necessarily purebred 105. Young trio, purebred 106. 1-3 caged or game birds Unit II - Beginning Poultry Breeder 107. Purebred Trio 108. Female with young Unit III - Breeder Replacement Stock 109. Previous year’s trio and current year’s trio Unit IV - Poultry Raising 110. Layer, one dozen eggs and trio 111. Hatchery, trio 112. Meat, trio live or frozen Unit V - Production 113. Meat, trio live or frozen, production records Other Classes 114. Best Turkey or Goose project 115. Best Alternative Bird project 116. Best Bird in Show 117. Judging 118. Poultry Interclub 4-H RABBIT CLASSES Please provide your own leakproof cage. Entry Form must indicate breed and tattoo, for all classes 201. Showmanship - Junior (9-12 yrs) 202. Showmanship – Senior (13 yrs +) 203. Unit I - Commercial Doe 204. Unit II - Fancy Type Doe 205. Unit III - Wool Type Doe 206. Unit II - Fancy Type Buck 207. Unit III - Wool Type Buck 208. Rabbit Fitting - Team of 2 members to present the preparation of a rabbit for show. Judge will observe and ask questions during the process. Each club responsible for own fitting equipment.

4-H CAVY CLASSES Please provide your own leakproof cage. Entry Form must indicate breed and tattoo, for all classes 301. Showmanship – Junior (9-12 yrs) 302. Showmanship – Senior (13 yrs +) 303. Unit I - Short haired Sow

4-H stands for head, heart, hands and health. The 4-H pledge describes the significance of the four H’s: The philosophy of the 4-H program is explained by the 4-H motto: LEARN TO DO BY DOING To learn more, contact the Club Leader, Loretta Rithaler, at lrithaler@telus.net or visit www.bc4h.bc.ca

304. Unit II - Long Haired Sow 305. Unit III - Sow with Litter 306. Unit I - Short Haired Boar 307. Unit II - Long Haired Boar 308. Cavy Fitting – Team of 2 members to present the preparation of a cavy for show. Judge will observe and ask questions during the process. Each club responsible for own fitting equipment.

4-H SHEEP CLASSES 401. Fitting Class 402. Showmanship - Junior (9, 10 and 11 yrs) 403. Showmanship - Intermediate (12, 13, 14 yrs) 404. Showmanship - Senior (15 yrs +) 405. Showmanship - Overall champion 406. Market lamb, sale 407. Market lamb, non-sale 408. Ewe Lamb - Black Face 409. Ewe Lamb - White Face 410. Ewe Lamb - Full Fleece 411. Ewe Lamb - Overall Champion 412. Ewe with Lamb at Foot Black Face 413. Ewe with Lamb at Foot White Face 414. Ewe with Lamb at Foot Full Fleece 415. Yearling - Black Face 416. Yearling - White f ace 417. Yearling - Full Fleece 418. Yearling - Overall Champion 419. Judging LIVESTOCK DISPLAY / PROJECT 501. DISPLAY or DEMO only Other 4-h animals or projects may be accommodated as demonstration/display with advance approval of Coordinator HERDSMANSHIP (Stall Competition) – ALL CLUBS 502. Stall Competition All Clubs competing must enter into Stall Competition. All decorations to be done by 4-H members. Points to be awarded: Cleanliness, 25; Neatness, 25; Decoration, 10; Courtesy, 20; Informative, 20.

Special Award: for club decorations best depicting the current fair theme – 2017 Theme: “Party with the Animals.”

NON-LIVESTOCK ENTRIES CLOVERBUDS 601. Cloverbud Unit Display Individual 602. Cloverbud Display - Group 603. Cloverbud Scrapbook/Record Book (current unit) 604. Safety Poster Competition 605. Canada’s 150th Birthday 2017” 606. Photo Contest - Topic: My Favorite thing about 4H 4-H PHOTOGRAPHY 701. Unit 1 Project Display 702. Unit 2 Project Display 703. Unit 3 Project Display 704. Unit 4 Project Display 705. Unit 5 Project Display 706. Units 6-8-Senior Management Display 707. Judging Class General Classes - Members wishing to enter photography other than “Unit Displays” are requested to contact 4H Coordinator for list of entries in below classes.

708. Junior Photography (9-11 yrs) 709. Intermediate Photography (12-14 yrs - no Jr. Proficiency exam completed) 710. Senior Photography (Jr Proficiency exam completed + older) GENERAL CLASSES Project Record Books 801. Junior Record Book 802. Intermediate Record Book 803. Senior Record Book 804. Junior Leadership Record Book 805. Senior Management Record Book Other Classes 806. Demonstration or Speak and Show (Junior) 807. Demonstration or Speak and Show (Senior) 808. Educational Display (Junior) 809. Educational Display (Senior) 810. Project Display/Poster (Junior) 811. Project Display/ Poster (Senior) DRIFTWOOD JUNE 21, 2017

YOUTH PROJECTS ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 Co-ordinator: Usha Rautenbach 250-537-2883 Entry Fee: nil TROPHY Chateau Minvielle Farm Trophy Largest “Big Leaf Maple” Leaf.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 1. The emphasis of the exhibits will be on the theme “Party with the Animals.”

In 1896, Salt Spring held its First Fall Fair; today’s Farmers’ Institute has been growing for 121 years; in 2017 we celebrate this history and heritage.

2. Entrants will impress the judges with entries that are creative, eye-catching and informative. Think handmade, handwritten and hand-crafted.

3. “Poster” means an entry on card that can be hung on the wall. This may include a drawing, painting, collage, photography, etc.

4. A 3-D display arranged on a card base that can be laid flat on the exhibition table is also welcomed as an entry.

RULES AND REGULATIONS: 1. One entry per class per person or group.

2. Entry size may not exceed 30”x24.”

3. Exhibits must be placed between 3:30 and 7:30 pm Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

4. Children’s ages must be on entry form.

5. Open Class means any artistic endeavour that cannot be entered in any other class.

6. All entries must stay on display until 5:00 pm Sunday.

Classes: Youth age 13 and under 1. Design and produce a T-shirt (entry will be hung on hanger). Recycle, reuse, or recover a shirt. Use materials as environmentally-friendly as possible.

2. A design on an apron, hat, tote-bag, plant-pot, plate, mug, or other item using an agricultural or environmental theme.

3. “Seed-Saving” poster. Outline the aspects and importance of seed-saving.

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food groups: a) grains b) fruits & vegetables c) meat and alternatives d) milk and alternatives. In each section, show products that are produced locally. Use drawings, pictures, advertisements, labels or logos from the products (e.g. cheese, bread, vegetables, apples, meat, etc. produced on Salt Spring).

5. Original Creative Writing - poem, song lyrics, 3-fold leaflet, journal entry, play-script, or handmade book, about the experience of recycling, the environment, or growing food.

6. “Party with the Animals”; any creative writing (poetry, story, song, playscript etc), or historical essay, review or biography; any poster or other visual display using photography, drawing, painting, collage, 3D model etc 7. Largest zucchini - length and widest width added together.

8. Largest Maple Leaf - open to all ages 13 and under on Fair day. Points will be given for length and width, with stem left on.

9. Make an article or collection of items for a doll that is 18” tall and is an 8 year old girl from Salt Spring. Her name is Charlsea.

10. Open Class - Any interactive agricultural, environmental or horticultural adventure not covered by the above categories. If in doubt, contact co-ordinator.

Classes: Youth age 14-17 11. Design and produce a T-shirt (entry will be hung on hanger). Use natural materials. Extra marks will be given for including crafts such as knitting or weaving. Use materials as environmentally-friendly as possible.

12. A design on an apron, hat, tote-bag, plant-pot, plate, mug, or other item using a growing food or environmental theme.

13. “Seed-Saving” poster - Outline the aspects and importance of seed-saving.

Anything from theory to actual saved seeds can be considered.

14. “Buy Local” Poster - Show the basic food groups: a) grains b) fruits & vegetables c) meat and alternatives d) milk and alternatives. In each section, show products that are produced locally. Use drawings, pictures, advertisements, labels or logos from the products (e.g. cheese, bread, vegetables, apples, meat, etc. produced on Salt Spring).

15. Original Creative Writing - Poem, song lyrics, 3-fold leaflet, journal entry, or handmade book, about the experience of recycling, the environment or agriculture.

16. “Eat Local” Essay or feature article - Outline how and why we help the environment when we “eat local.” Consider the environmental cost, the local economy and include as many of the 4 R words as possible: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover.

17. Largest zucchini - length and widest width added together.

18. Make an article or collection of items for a doll that is 18” tall and is an 8 year old girl from Salt Spring. Her name is Charlsea.

19. Fall Fair Theme Project - emphasizing “Party with the Animals” Use a creative model, poster, story or other mode. Not to exceed 30 inches square.

20. Fall Fair Theme Project - emphasizing “Party with the Animals” or since; any creative writing (poetry, story, song, playscript etc), or historical essay, review or biography; any poster or other visual display using photography, drawing, painting, collage, 3D model etc 21. Open Class - Any interactive agricultural, environmental or horticultural adventure not covered by the above categories. If in doubt, contact co-ordinator.

Classes: Youth projects for groups 22. School Project-Whole School, Class or Home SchooledOutline in a creative way any agricultural or environmental project already underway, or planned for next year.

23. Retro Garden. This may also be a Family Garden.

Start a food garden together to feed others or yourselves.

For details, see ENTRY REQUIREMENTS. To get seeds and further details, call Usha Rautenbach at 250537-2883.

24. Family Food Garden or Group Food Garden.

This class is for food gardens previously begun. For guidelines, see ENTRY REQUIREMENTS above, but also consider producing a photograph album or collection of photos with captions. Individual children should consider entering Creative Writing in Class 4 and 11.

25. “Eat Local” Poster - Outline how and why we help the environment when we “eat local.” Consider the environmental cost, the local economy and include as many of the 4 R words as possible: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover.

26. Make an article or collection of items for a doll that is 18” tall and is an 8 year old girl from Salt Spring. Her name is Charlsea.

27. Fall Fair Theme Project - emphasizing “Party with the Animals” Use a creative model, poster, story or other mode. Not to exceed 30 inches square.

28. Fall Fair Theme Project - emphasizing “Party with the Animals” or since; any creative writing (poetry, story, song, playscript etc), or historical essay, review or biography; any poster or other visual display using photography, drawing, painting, collage, 3D model etc.

TIME OUT ZONE A place to sit and recover. The Youth Tent will have available a TIME OUT ZONE for frazzled kids and parents. There will be a straw box, sand box, painting, etc. for activities.

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Section 19

GOATS

SECTION 19 • GOATS SECTION 20 • SHEEP

ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, SEPT. 2, 2017

See Rules & Regulations page 13 on how to submit your entry form and when to deliver your entries.

Co-ordinator: Joanne Burns 250-537-9333

Entry Fees: Adults - $1.00 per entry Junior - 50 cents per entry

NOTE: On your entry form - please specify breed, sex, & number of animals being entered.

Also add any stall space specifics that we may need to consider. Family Farm display exhibitors are to notify co-ordinator by September 2, 2017 so space can be allocated for your display.

TROPHIES Dana Farms Soap Factory Trophy High Aggregate in Goats - all classes.

Lassie Dodds Trophy for Best Entry in Show Classes 1 to 12.

The Gulf Islands Veterinary Clinic Trophy Best Junior Entry.

People’s Choice Rosette Best family farm goat display.

Section 20

SHEEP

ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, Sept. 2, 2017 See Rules & Regulations page 13 on how to submit your entry form and when to deliver your entries.

Co-ordinator: Dave Astill 250-653-2302 Entry Fees: Adult - $1.00 per entry Junior - 50 cents per entry NOTE: On your entry form - please specify breed, sex, & number of animals being entered. In addition, any stall space specifics that we may need to consider. Family Farm display exhibitors are to notify co-ordinator by Sept. 2nd so space can be allocated for your display.

NOTE: If entering as a Junior (17 years and under) include your age on the entry form.

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Rosettes: Best Dairy Goat Best Meat Goat Best Nigerian Dwarf/ Pygmy Goat Best Fibre Goat

RULES AND DEFINITIONS: 1. Registration certificates are not required.

2. A crossbred animal shall be entered in the breed category it best characterizes.

3. Kid: 3 months to 12 months dry.

Dry Yearling: Over 12 months and under 2 yrs.

Doe: Over 12 months, milking.

Wether: neutered buck.

4. Non-neutered bucks may not be entered.

5. All livestock will be judged OUT of stalls with the owner/handler.

6. All entrants will be given the opportunity to provide informational demonstrations in the show ring.

7. Judging will be based on breed standard and care & condition.

8. All livestock must be vet checked prior to entry. See Rules & Regulations page 13.

NIGERIAN DWARF / PYGMY GOATS 7. Kid 8. Doe 9. Wether

FIBRE GOATS (angora ) 10. Kid 11. Doe 12. Wether

JUNIOR CLASSES: NOTE: All Junior exhibitors must show their age on the entry form.

Based on all entries class 1 to 12.

Goats may be any breed.

Judging to take place OUT of stall with the owner/handler.

Judge’s criteria: based on exhibitor’s knowledge of care of the animal.

Class: 13. Junior youth - age 9 and younger.

14. Junior youth - age 10 to 17 years.

DAIRY BREED GOATS (sannan, nubian, alpine, etc.)

Class: 1. Kid 2. Dry Yearling 3. Milking Doe

FAMILY FARM DISPLAY 15. No entry fee – entry form is required.

Contact co-ordinator by September 2, 2017 with intentions.

Above classes 1 to 12 may be included in animals displayed.

Show your farm’s goat herd with informative displays and photos along with ribbons, and awards. Include a colourful farm sign to be hung above the goat stalls.

MEAT BREED GOATS (boer) Class: 4. Kid 5. Doe 6. Wether

TROPHIES Willowcrest Farm Trophy Champion Lamb, Junior Section.

Willowcrest Farm Trophy Champion Ewe, Junior Section.

Ted Akerman Trophy Best Junior Entry.

Bank of Commerce Trophy Grand Champion in Show.

Raven Ridge Farm Trophy Best Registered Sheep born on Salt Spring Island.

Evans Trophy Best Pen of Market Lambs.

Fernwood Farm Perpetual Challenge Trophy High Aggregate in Classes 1 - 9.

The Loom Room Trophy Best Fleece.

Andy’s Meat Market Trophy Best Commercial Entry.

Hazenboom Construction Trophy Best Wool Breed.

Gulf Island Trading Meats Trophy Best Registered Entry.

People’s Choice Rosette Best family farm display.

Lotus Ruckle Trophy Best 3 replacement ewe lambs.

RULES AND DEFINITIONS: 1. All entries must have resided on the property of the exhibitor for a minimum of 3 months.

2. Lambs: defined as having full mouth teeth (all eight temporary incisors). Yearlings are defined as having the two permanent incisors - enter as adult.

3. Rams - exhibitors must notify co-coordinator 2 weeks prior to fair so proper stall space can be arranged.

4. A crossbred animal shall be entered in the breed category that it best characterizes.

5. In the event of a category having less than 3 entries, that category’s entries will be grouped with other categories for judging.

6. All livestock will be judged in stalls.

7. All entrants will be given the opportunity to provide informational demonstrations in the show ring.

8. Judging will be based on breed standard and care & condition.

9. All livestock must be vet checked prior to entry. See Rules & Regulations page 13.

COMMERCIAL - ALL BREEDS Class: 1. Lamb - either sex 2. Adult - either sex 3. Pen of 3 market lambs WOOL - ALL BREEDS Class: 4. Lamb - either sex 5. Adult - either sex REGISTERED - ALL BREEDS (registration certificates required) Class: 6. Lamb - either sex 7. Adult - either sex NON-REGISTERED - ALL BREEDS (sheep that are not raised specifically for commercial or registered breeding stock).

Class: 8. Lamb - either sex 9. Adult - either sex 10. 3 replacement ewe lambs retained for breeding, all breeds, under 1 year of age.

JUNIOR CLASSES Based on entries in class 1 to 9.

Sheep may be any breed, either commercial or purebred. Judge’s criteria: based on exhibitor’s knowledge of care of the animal.

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FLEECE: Coordinator: Susan Astill 250-653-4207 No limit to number of fleece

entries per exhibitor. All fleece must have the breed identified.

Contact co-ordinator for judge’s criteria.

Class: 12. White fleece 13. Coloured fleece 14. Display only - no entry fee - non judged - to be included in the new Fleece and Fibre

Section 22

SWINE

ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, September 2, 2017

See Rules & Regulations page 13 on how to submit your entry form and when to deliver your entries.

Co-ordinator: Jerome Wilkinson 250-710-9129 Entry Fees: Adults - $1.00 per entry Junior - 50 cents per entry NOTE: All Junior exhibitors must show their age on the entry form.

NOTE: On your entry form - please specify breed, sex, & number of animals being entered. In addition, it is imperative to discuss stall space specifics with livestock co-ordinator. Family Farm display exhibitors are to notify co-ordinator by September 2, 2017 so space can be allocated for your display.

TROPHIES Hedgehog Farm Trophy High Aggregate in Swine.

People’s Choice Rosette Best Family Farm Display.

Rosette for Judge’s Choice Best overall entry - classes 1 to 6.

Best junior entry - classes 7 to 8.

RULES AND DEFINITIONS: 1. Provide breed/crossbreed information on entry form - for signage purposes.

2. All livestock will be judged in stall.

3. Judging will be based on breed standard and care & condition.

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POULTRY ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, Sept. 2, 2017 Co-ordinator: Mike Hogan 250-537-5340 Entry Fees: Adult - $1.00 per entry Junior - 50 cents per entry

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Tent Display located adjacent to the livestock barn.

FAMILY FARM DISPLAY 15. No entry fee - entry form is required. Contact coordinator by August 31, 2017 with intentions. Above classes 1 to 9 may be included in animals displayed. Show

4. All livestock must be vet checked prior to entry. See Rules & Regulations page 13.

5. All Swine exhibitors must contact co-ordinator regarding stall space specifics.

CLASSES: (weight is approximate) 1. Weaner Pig - up to 50 lbs.

2. Feeder Pig - 50 lbs to 180 lbs.

3. Butcher Hog - 185 lbs and over.

4. Sow and Litter.

5. Sow. 6. Pot Belly.

JUNIOR CLASSES: Based on all entries classes 1 to 6 Swine may be any breed.

Judging takes place in stall.

Judge’s criteria: based on exhibitor’s knowledge of care of the animal.

Exhibitors age must be shown on entry form.

Class: 7. Junior Youth - age 9 and younger.

8. Junior youth - age 10 to 17 years.

Class: 9. Family Farm Display. No entry fee - entry form is required. Show your farm’s swine with informative displays and photos of the breed you are showing along with ribbons and awards. Supply the co-ordinator with a digital file of your info and jpeg pictures. Include a colourful farm sign to be hung above the swine pens.

Contact co-ordinator by Sept. 9th with intentions.

Above classes 1 to 6 may be included in swine display.

Trophies Gulf Islands Driftwood Trophy Best Junior Entry.

Valcourt Business Centre Trophy High Aggregate in Poultry.

Dogwood Poultry Farm Trophy Best Entry in Chickens.

Guilbault Electric Trophy Best Turkey Entry.

Gulf Islands Insurance Trophy Best Entry in Ducks.

Harbour Hair Design Trophy Best Entry in Geese.

your farm’s sheep flock with informative displays of the breed you are showing along with ribbons and awards.

Supply the co-ordinator with a digital file of your info and jpeg pictures. Include a colourful farm sign to be hung above the sheep pens.

Section 21

DISPLAY LIVESTOCK Cattle, Llamas, Miniature Horses, Alpacas

SECTION 21 • DISPLAY LIVESTOCK SECTION 22 • SWINE SECTION 23 • POULTRY

Judged in stall – not in the show ring.

Class: 11. Junior - age 9 and younger.

12. Youth - age 10 to 17 years.

ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, September 2, 2017

Co-ordinator: Jerome Wilkinson 250-710-9129

Entry Fee: Nil but an entry form is required.

TROPHIES People’s Choice Rosette for Best Family Farm Display.

See Rules & Regulations page 13 on how to submit your entry form and when to deliver your entries.

All livestock must be vet checked prior to entry. See Rules & Regulations page 13.

Class: 1. Cattle, llamas, alpacas, miniature horses. For livestock not listed in other catalogue sections.

Note: For Display Only.

2. Family Farm Display: Show your livestock to feature your farm. Include a colourful farm sign, photos, breed information and awards.

3. Any type of livestock fleece (except sheep fleece which is entered in Section 20).

Located at the Fleece and Fibre tent.

Note: For Display Only.

RULES AND REGULATIONS NOTE: First consideration for judging will be the care and condition of the bird.

1. All livestock must be VET CHECKED prior to entry. See rules and regulations on page 13.

Diseased or lousy birds will be disqualified.

2. Birds must be brought in on Friday, September 15 between 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Birds cannot be removed until 5 pm on Sunday

but please remove promptly after 5 to aid clean-up.

3. Cage space may limit entries.

NOTE: Please put each bird you are entering on a separate line on the entry form. Multiple birds on one line get missed and there might not be paperwork or cage space for them.

NOTE: If entering as a Junior (17 years and under) include your age on the entry form.

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Class: Chickens 1. Standard Cock.

2. Standard Hen. 3. Standard Cockerel.

4. Standard Pullet.

5. Bantam Cock.

6. Bantam Hen. 7. Bantam Cockerel.

8. Bantam Pullet.

9. Meat Bird - Cock or Hen. 10. Meat Bird - Cockerel or Pullet.

11. Pet Chickens and Crosses - judged on care and condition.

Section 24

RABBITS & CAVIES (Guinea Pig)

ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, September 2, 2017

Rabbit and Cavy Co-ordinator: Brenda Plaxton 250-537-9423

Entry Fees: Adults - $1.00 per entry Juniors - 50 cents per entry NOTE: Please specify the number of animals being entered on your entry form. All Livestock must be VET CHECKED prior to entry. See Rules and Regulations page 13. Upon arrival on Friday, Sept. 15 between 3:30 and 7:30 pm, all rabbits and cavies will be checked by the Fair’s volunteer veterinarian before being assigned a hutch (rabbits) or display space (cavies in their cages).

The co-ordinators request all participants’ cooperation and patience as these exams are performed.

Trophies: RABBITS Spencer Excavating Trophy Outstanding Entry Pure Breed.

Island Savings Credit Union Trophy High Aggregate Mixed Breed.

“In Memory of Buster” Trophy Best conditioned pet rabbit - junior class.

Amblewood Organic Farm Trophy Best conditioned pet rabbit - senior class.

NOTES FOR RABBIT ENTRIES 1. Be sure of your rabbit’s gender. If a rabbit is entered in the wrong class (for example a buck entered in a doe class) that rabbit will not be eligible to win ribbons, although it will receive judge’s comments. Classes will not be re-judged to accommodate a misclassed rabbit. In matters of gender, the judge’s word is final.

2. Bucks and does entered in Classes 1 through 9 are not eligible for the Pet Classes 10 or 11.

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Class: Geese 12. Gander.

13. Goose.

18. Mature Tom. 19. Mature Hen. 20. Most Colourful Turkey of any age.

Class: Ducks 14. Drake.

15. Duck.

Class: Game Birds - Includes Pheasant, Peacocks, Partridge, Quail 21. Cock.

22. Hen.

Class: Turkeys Note: Juvenile refers to birds hatched in this calendar year.

16. Juvenile Tom. 17. Juvenile Hen.

3. Class 9 - Doe and Litter is judged based on size and uniformity of the litter, plus condition of the doe. Mixed and pure breeds are judged together.

4. Spayed and neutered rabbits are welcome in the Pet Classes. Mixed and pure breeds are judged together. Judging is based on the pet rabbit’s health, grooming, and handling, as evidence of good husbandry practices.

5. Cage space and hay is provided. Bring your own food, food dishes and water bottles. Sipper bottles are preferred over water dishes, as water dishes tend to get spilled. Owners should be prepared to refresh food and water as required.

6. Owners are encouraged to attach informative signs to cages identifying the rabbit, its name, age, type and interesting habits or facts. Owners’ names are not to be displayed prior to judging.

Signs may be a maximum of 5” x 6”.

8. Judging will commence at 10:00 am Saturday and continue through the day in class number order.

PURE BREED - RABBIT Class: 1. Junior Buck (under 6 months).

2. Junior Doe (under 6 months).

3. Senior Buck (6 months and over).

4. Senior Doe (6 months and over).

MIXED BREED - RABBIT Class: 5. Junior Buck (under 6 months).

6. Junior Doe (under 6 months).

7. Senior Buck (6 months and over).

8. Senior Doe (6 months and over).

SPECIAL CLASSES - RABBIT Class: 9. Doe and Litter - kits (babies) should be 4-5 weeks old at Fair time.

10. Best Conditioned Pet owned by a junior (age 13 and under).

11. Best Conditioned Pet owned by a senior (age 14 and up).

Class: All other Poultry 23. Includes Emu, Ostrich, Guinea Fowl, Pigeon, Dove or any other poultry not listed.

TROPHIES: CAVY Amblewood Organic Farm Trophy Best Sow in Show.

Amblewood Organic Farm Trophy Best Boar in Show.

Rosettes: Best Purebred Boar.

Best Purebred Sow. Best Mixed Breed - Open sow or boar.

NOTES FOR CAVY ENTRIES 1. Be sure of your cavy’s gender. If a cavy is entered in the wrong class (for example a boar entered in a sow class) that cavy will not be eligible to win ribbons, although it will receive judge’s comments. Classes will not be re-judged to accommodate a mis-classed cavy. In matters of gender, the judge’s word is final.

2. Cages will not be provided. Hay is provided.

Owners should bring their own cavy food, water bottles and treats. Sipper bottles are preferred over water dishes, as water dishes tend to get spilled.

3. If overnight temperatures are expected to be cool, owners should bring towels or other covers to tuck around their cavy cage overnight.

The coordinator will ensure that cavy cages are protected from cool night air at the end of each show day, and uncover them in the morning.

4. Owners are encouraged to attach informative signs to cages identifying the cavy, its name, age, type and interesting habits or facts. Owners’ names are not to be displayed prior to judging.

Signs may be a maximum of 5” x 6”.

6. Judging will commence after the rabbit classes have been judged.

PURE BREED - CAVY Class: 12. Sow. 13. Boar.

MIXED BREED OPEN - CAVY Class: 14. Sow. 15. Boar.

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HORSES Entry forms DEADLINE Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 Coordinators: Rebecca Smith 250-537-2856 Rules and Regulations: 1. Entry forms to be mailed to the Farmers’ Institute or dropped off at Foxglove Farm and Garden by Sept. 9, 2017. Please fill out a separate entry form for each horse and rider combination (#s are assigned to the horse). Post entries will be received up until the Friday before the fair at double the cost.

2. There will be absolutely no post entries on the day of the fair.

3. Please make cheques payable to SSI Farmers’ Institute. If post-dated must be no later than September 15, 2017. NSF charges are $25.00. Also include your fair gate fees in your entries. An entry pass will be issued for your pre-payment. No one will be admitted by “I’ll come back and pay.” Institute members and 4H members must produce their membership cards.

4. Management reserves the right to cancel, combine, or split classes. All show committee decisions are final. We also reserve the right to refuse entry to any animal or person.

5. All participants must wear approved helmets (SEI, ASTM, or BSI) whenever mounted. Junior age: 18 and under as of January 1, 2012. Juniors may enter senior classes. No stallions in junior classes and they must be shown by an adult.

6. No trainers or coaches to be in the riding ring area during events or warm-ups unless authorized by the judge or horse show coordinator.

7. All riders must wear appropriate footwear, attire and tack required by the CEF standards.

8. All riders in classes over fences must wear a certified helmet with harness.

9. Absolutely no DOGS permitted anywhere in horse area.

10. All participants must include a copy of their current BCHC membership stapled to their entry form.

11. There are no stalls or tie-up areas.

If you want to bring your own panels, they must be in place by Friday evening, September 15, 2017. Horses are not to be left unattended.

12. Refunds will only be given for disability with a note from a physician or veterinarian.

13. Horse trailer parking is permitted in the designated area at the Recycling Depot.

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Please clean up after yourself. Trailer must be in the gate by 9:00 am. No vehicles will be permitted to leave from this area until 5 pm daily. Absolutely NO exceptions. If you need to come and go you will have to park outside of the fair grounds.

14. COMPETITORS and EXHIBITORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DISPLAY INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HORSES/PONIES - Breed, color, height.

15. Prizes: ribbons will be awarded until 6th place. Cash prizes will only be awarded if there are more than 3 entries.

Be prepared to leave your area clean before leaving the grounds.

Entry Fee: Classes 1-9 10.00 per entry, Classes 10 free Trophies: Harkema Challenge Trophy Best Jr. Showmanship.

Gladys Pringle Memorial Trophy Best Brood Mare.

Salt Spring Island Riding Club High Point Sr. Bob Blundell Perpetual Trophy Best in Show.

Lancer Contracting Perpetual Trophy Most Sportsman like Horseperson.

Salt Spring Island Riding Club Trophy High Point Jr. Eileen Tyson Trophy Best Hack Pony.

Melinda & Kathy Jones Jr. Equitation Trophy.

Salt Spring Island Trail Rides High Point Pony.

Foxglove Farm & Garden Trophy Western Pleasure Open.

Derek Sowden Custom Homes High Point Draft Horse.

Saturday, Sept 16, 2017 11:00 am start.- Halter Classes.

1. Best Born on Salt Spring- must be shown by the owner or the immediate family.

2. Best Registered Horse or Pony.

3. Best Brood Mare - must have produced a foal or be in foal.

4. Junior Showmanship - judged on handler’s ability to manoeuvre their horse/pony.

5. Senior Showmanship - judged on handler’s ability to manoeuvre their horse/pony.

SECTION 25 • HORSES

Section 25

LUNCH BREAK Demonstration to be announced Note: Classes 6 and 7 may be split into Junior and Senior or Walk/Trot or Walk/Trot/Canter if sufficient number of entries.

6. English Pleasure - Open 7. Western Pleasure - Open 8. Barrel Racing - Open - fastest time wins! Knock overs will have a 5 second penalty added to their final time.

9. Cones and Hazards - Open Class - skilled course.

Demonstration to be announced 8. Best Local Horse or Pony.

9. Best Turned Out - to be judged on presentation of horse/ pony and handler ( must be tacked up) Class 10 - BREED DISPLAY - no entry fee

See entry form on page 41

Entry Form DeadlineSeptember 9, 2017 Note: Please indicate the breed on the entry form. Posters and information on the breed is encouraged to educate the public.

Spaces for breed display will be assigned on September 13, 2017.

Set-up for Breed Display will be on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

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SECTION 26 • PET PARADE & ROOSTER CALLING SECTION 25• HORSES

Section 26

PET PARADE & ROOSTER CALLING This section is for two fun events.

Entry forms and fees are not required.

Co-ordinator: Maria Horback 250-537-6466 Entry Fee: nil Registration 10 am Sunday, September 17, 2017 Show-time 11:00 am Fairgrounds Livestock Ring Trophies and Ribbons Bow Wow Exotic Pet Trophy.

Rainbow Trading Trophy Best Pet. In memory of Tiko Trophy.

Pet with the greatest hair.

PET PARADE No entry form required. Actual entries are brought to the fairgrounds for the arrival time listed. Please enter the fairgrounds by the Rainbow Road “lower” gate (located near the livestock area and go directly to the livestock showring).

WIN AN OFFICE CONSULTATION FOR YOUR PET compliments of GULF ISLAND VETERINARY CLINIC Ballots will be given for each pet entered.

The consultation will include comprehensive physical exam and preventative recommendations for the continued health of your pet.

Note: All pet show entries of farm related animals are required to be entered in the open class of the fair catalogue. As per the fair’s rules and regulations, these animals must remain on the fairgrounds throughout the fair and be included in the vet check process.

Refer to rules and regulations pg. 13.

(Farm-related pets include animals listed in sections 19 through 24.)

Rules and Regulations 1. Children only - 15 years and under 2. All pets must be under control by means of leads, cages, or carrying cases.

3. Pets (dogs, cats) need to have had inoculations.

4. All entries remain in Pet Parade holding area following arrival and during event time.

5. Pets entered in open class / 4-H sections may be entered in Pet Parade.

6. Dogs are not allowed at the Fair except during the Pet Parade.

Arrangements must be made for dogs to leave the fairgrounds immediately after this event.

Best of luck to all of the Fair’s entrants.

7. This is designated as a fun event and therefore judging will be based on handler’s knowledge on the basic care and condition of pet. Entries will not be judged according to breed.

8. All youth entrants must maintain full control of their pet during the Pet Parade.

ROOSTER CALLING CONTEST This is designated as a fun event and therefore judging will be based on overall calling ability and strut factor.

No entry form required.

Co-ordinator: Arthur Black 250-537-4833 Entry Fee: nil Arrival time 12:30 pm Sunday September 17, 2017 Crow-time 1:00 pm Fairgrounds Livestock Ring Trophies and Ribbons Fog Horn Leg Horn Trophy Best Rooster Caller Best Rooster Caller - Adult Best Rooster Caller - Child 1. Rooster Calling - 15 years and under.

2. Rooster Calling - Adult.

Good Luck to all Competitors

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• For your island home while you’re on holidays.

• For your vacant home listed for sale.

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10 Breed Display___________________________

H.C. # ___________________________

Mare ______________

Sex __________

Stallion ______________

Age __________

STAPLE PHOTOCOPY TO ENTRY FORM

Parent/Guardian___________________________Date____________________________

Rider___________________________________Owner___________________________

SIGNATURES:

I have included (as per rules) a Photocopy of the Horse Council Membership Card

NO TRAILERS ALLOWED ON GROUNDS. PARKING WILL BE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED AT DESIGNATED SITE. I hereby certify that every horse and rider is eligible as entered and agree for myself and my representatives to follow the rules stated. I agree to make no claim against this show, Horse Council B.C., or the owners of the grounds if damage may be occasioned to or loss to any equipment or animal or accident to or injury to any rider/horse attending the show.

6. All Jr. Riders must wear a certified helmet with harness whenever mounted.

5. NO DOGS ALLOWED on fairground property.

4. N.S.F. cheques are subject to a $25.00 penalty.

3. Entry form deadline September 9, 2017.

2. Refunds with vet/physician certificate.

1. Exhibitor must include a photocopy of H.C.B.C. Membership with the entry form to be eligible to compete.

This show is governed by the following rules:

HORSE SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS

DO NOT DATE CHEQUE later than September 15, 2017

Owner ________________________________________________________________

Gelding ______________

Breed _________________________________

Horse/Pony (name):___________________________________Height: ____________

Email:_________________________________________________________________

Phone# (home)__________________________(work)__________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________

Birthdate (if junior) _________________

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NOTE: If you are not a Farmers’ Institute or 4-H member, please send in your admission with your entries. You will receive an admission card to present upon arriving at the grounds for speed of entry.

Institute and 4-H members must present their membership cards for free admission at the gates. Absolutely no one will be admitted unless they produce proof of admission or pay at the gate.

= _______ = _______ = _______ = _______

Owners will receive one entry ballot for each animal entered in the fair. A Farm visit will provide a complimentary animal health plan consultation including general health, nutrition and parasite control recommendations for your farm animals.

A FARM VISIT compliments of n i W GULF ISLAND VETERINARY CLINIC

CHEQUE TOTAL (a & b) = ______________

TOTAL ADMISSION FEES = ___________ (b)

ADMISSION GATE FEES Adult 1 day _______ x $10.00 2 day _______ x $13.00 Age 1 day _______ x $5.00 2 day _______ x $6.00

TOTAL ENTRY FEES = ___________ (1)

# Classes entered in 1-9________________x $10.00 =_____________ 10___________________NO FEE - NOT JUDGED

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Rider: ________________________________________________________________

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Check class number(s) entered

Mail to: Salt Spring Island Farmers' Institute, Box 661, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2W3 or drop off at: Foxglove, Island Savings, Visitor's Centre

USE THIS FORM FOR SECTION 25 - HORSE SHOW ONLY ONE ENTRY PER FORM. PLEASE PHOTOCOPY AS NECESSARY.

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Owners will receive one entry ballot for each animal entered in the fair. A Farm visit will provide a complimentary animal health plan consultation including general health, nutrition and parasite control recommendations for your farm animals.

A FARM VISIT compliments of WinGULF ISLAND VETERINARY CLINIC

NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. PHOTOCOPIES ARE ACCEPTABLE.

ABSOLUTELY NO REMOVAL OF ENTRIES BEFORE 5:00 PM SUNDAY

Total number of animals entered_____.

Total number of poultry entered_____.

*LIVESTOCK ENTRIES:

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NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. PHOTOCOPIES ARE ACCEPTABLE.

ABSOLUTELY NO REMOVAL OF ENTRIES BEFORE 5:00 PM SUNDAY

TOTAL

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CATALOGUE CLASS NAME

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Phone: ________________________ Age (if junior): __________________

Phone: ________________________ Age (if junior): __________________ ENTRY FEE

Address: ______________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________

CATALOGUE CLASS NAME

First Name:_____________________ Surname: ______________________

First Name:_____________________ Surname: ______________________

CLASS #

GENERAL ENTRY FORM

Salt Spring Island Fall Fair 2017

Salt Spring Island Fall Fair 2017

LIVESTOCK ENTRY FORM

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 (1 week before Fair) Mail to: Salt Spring Island Farmers' Institute, Box 661, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2W3 or drop off at: Foxglove, Island Savings, Visitor's Centre

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2017 (2 weeks before Fair)

DEADLINE FOR GENERAL ENTRY FORMS

Mail to: Salt Spring Island Farmers' Institute, Box 661, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2W3 or drop off at: Foxglove, Island Savings, Visitor's Centre

DEADLINE FOR LIVESTOCK ENTRY FORMS

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SCARECROWS ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 Co-ordinator: Joe Clarke 250-537-9713 Entry Fee: 50 cents per entry

Trophies: Junior Trophy - best entry Teen Trophy - best entry Adult Trophy - best entry Group Trophy - best entry RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Scarecrow should be part of the theme “Party with the Animals.”

2. Must be self supporting to facilitate display.

Section 28A

MECHANICAL RESTORATIONS ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, SEPT. 9, 2017 ANTIQUE TRACTORS AND ENGINES Co-ordinator: Rod Bailey 250-537-8830

Entry Fee: $1.00 per entry Open to all ages. If a junior, state your age on the entry form.

TROPHIES Ganges Village Market Trophy Excellence in Mechanical Restorations by a junior - 17 yrs and younger.

Lloyd Kinney Memorial Trophy Excellence in Mechanical Restorations by an adult classes 1-7.

NOTE: Entries will be displayed outside and must be brought to the fairgrounds between 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm on Friday, September 15.

Judging will be by People’s Choice and will be based on the overall appearance of display, restoration, running condition, signage and eye appeal for public display. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th. Vehicles must be parked prior to 9am and remain until 6pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday.

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3. Scarecrow height not to exeed 6’ but no shorter than 3’.

4. Judging Guidelines: Uniqueness, creativity, and workmanship will be considered.

5. The assembled Scarecrow entry must be taken to the Information Tent on the fairgrounds on Friday, September 15, 2017 between 3:30 and 7:30 pm.

6. Please locate and remove your entry at 5 pm Sunday, September 17, 2017.

Scarecrows left after the fair will be disposed of by the Fair Committee.

SECTION 27 • SCARECROWS SECTION 28 • MECHANICAL RESTORATIONS & RESTORED VEHICLES

Section 27

Class: 1. Junior - 12 yrs and under.

2. Teen - 13-17 yrs of age.

3. Adult.

4. Group Effort.

Class: 1. Restored antique tractor prior to 1970.

2. Special display of antique farm equipment such as a tractor with attached implements and/or stand alone equipment.

NOTE: Classes 3 and 4 will have their entries displayed and judged near the Tractor Pulling Area.

3. Garden tractors prior to 1980 with equipment including walk behind garden tractor or lawn tractor shown by an adult.

4. Garden tractors prior to 1980 with equipment including walk behind garden tractor or lawn tractor shown by person 17 years and younger 5. Gas engine - one cylinder (hit and miss).

6. Gas engine, one cylinder and magneto ignition.

7. Collection of three or more gas engines.

8. Green Class - Mechanical Innovations to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. This class is open to all types of innovations that will highlight using other forms of energy to replace petroleum such as wind, solar electrical or other forms of bio-energy. Judging will be based on the potential to use this entry in every day situations. The display and supporting documentation will be judged on how well it informs the public of this entry and how it would benefit society.

Section 28B

RESTORED VEHICLES Co-ordinator: Marv Coulthard 250-931-6766 Entry Fee: $1.00 per entry Note: All restored vehicles must be pre-registered on an entry form with entry fee before September 9, 2017.

Open to classic or antique cars, trucks and motorcycles. Vehicles must be parked prior to 9:00 am and remain until 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

TROPHY: Spring Thicket Farm Trophy People’s Choice - Special consideration will be given to the “Greenest” entry.

Class: 9. Antique 10. Green

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SECTION 29 • GARDEN TRACTOR PULL SECTION 30 • DECORATED BUSINESS

Section 29

GARDEN TRACTOR PULL ENTRY FORM DEADLINE SATURDAY, September 9, 2017

Co-ordinator: James Sinclair 250-653-2039

Note: Please contact coordinator if interested in competing.

Classes by weight of tractor with operator and age of driver.

Entry Fee: $1.00 per entry

TROPHY Driftwood Trophy Best Youth Presentation

Youth ages 8 – 17 years 1. Class A - up to 500 lbs.

2. Class B - up to 750 lbs.

3. Class C - up to 1000 lbs.

Adult 4. Class D up to 900 lbs.

5. Class E up to 1250 lbs.

6. Class X - modified stock/home built.

RULES AND REGULATIONS: Garden Tractor Pull Competition This event will be open to both youth and adults and will involve pulling a special sled that increases its weight the further it goes. Tractors will be divided into classes according to the weight of the tractor and operator. The competition will be run each day of the fair and the combined distance of the two pulls will determine the standings in each class. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place. A special trophy will be presented to the youth who pulls the furthest and who does the best job in presenting his or her entry and taking all safety precautions.

Lawn & Garden Tractor Specifications 1. Garden Tractors can be any age but must be in safe operating condition with

a working brake. For classes 1-5 they must be stock wheelbase and engine for that make and model. The driver’s seat, standing platform and drawbar assemblies must pass a safety inspection and have the original drive train with no modification. The engine must have a working governor and clutch. The mower deck must be removed or must be inoperative by removing the belt. Class 6 is for modified tractors which again will be split into classes according to weight.

2. Classes are open to any type of lawn mower/tractor powered by a gasoline or diesel engine. Hydrostatic transmissions are allowed if it is stock from the manufacturer.

3. No dual tires or excessively oversized tires. Tractors must be rear-wheel drive only, no four-wheel drive. Rubber tires only, no chains or metal cleats allowed and tires must be similar in size to the original equipment.

4. Suitcase weights are permitted if securely fastened; original wheel weights and fluid in the tires may be used. No weights can extend beyond 12” in front of the tractor frame and no rear weights may extend beyond the real tires. No weights can be set on the hood. If anything falls off during a pull, the pull will be disqualified.

5. The tractor’s drawbar can not be higher than the center of the rear axle and must not extend beyond 10” behind the center of the rear wheel and must be rigid. The hitch must have a hole big enough to accept a ¾” drawbar pin.

6. Rear wheelie bars are required for modified stock/homebuilt and are recommended for the youth classes.

Safety Requirements 1. All drivers must wear a helmet during a pull due to insurance reasons.

2. Tractors must be operated in a safe manner at all times and must not exceed 5 mph on the track, in the track area and must stay in the area designated by the pull committee.

3. No riders are allowed at any time, but parents/guardians are permitted to walk beside the clutch side of the tractor in the youth classes.

4. All tractors are subject to safety and rule compliance inspections by members of the pulling committee whose decisions are final.

The Pull Competitions 1. The competition will be over two days so each competitor will have two pulls and the total distance over the two pulls will be used to determine the standings.

The pull consists of a tractor hitched to a sled that automatically increases the pull weight the farther it travels.

2. Competitors will be allowed to make slight changes to their tractor after the first pull such as increasing the weight by up to 20lbs and changing tire pressure.

3. All drivers must weigh-in each day on the tractor that will be driven during that day’s pull. After the tractor and operator have been weighed and the drawbar height and length checked, no alterations of any kind will be allowed. If the weight of the driver and tractor exceeds the weight class they have registered in, they must register in the next heavier weight class.

4. A tractor may be entered into two classes with the same driver. A tractor may be used by more than one driver. Each driver must weigh with the tractor he/she will drive and register separately.

5. No riders, no fast starts, and no standing up while driving. The pull committee has the right to disqualify and remove the keys from any operator acting in an unsafe manner.

6. WATCH THE FLAGMAN. All tractors must stop immediately when the flagman raises a red flag. All pulls are considered to be final when the forward motion of load stops and measurements made to that point.

7. When hitching or unhitching the tractors must be in neutral and operator’s hand raised off the controls.

8. There will be a meeting with all competitors before each event to go over the rules that will apply to this competition.

Section 30 Fall Fair DECORATED BUSINESS 2016:

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ENTRY FORM DEADLINE FRIDAY, September 9, 2017

Best Decorated Business using this year’s theme “Party with the Animals.”

Co-ordinator: FALL FAIR PHOTOS Judging will take place on Friday, Marguerite Lee 250-537-5302 by JEN MACLELLAN unless otherwise mentioned September 15, 2017.

Entry Fee: 50 cents Class: Trophy 1. Decorated Business.

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Be Water Savvy Use Only What You Need

Water is one of Salt Spring Island’s most precious resources. Please join islanders as we work together to ensure that this summer, and every summer, we use this limited resource wisely, and that we respect and protect our island watersheds.

Try these handy water saving tips: Run only full loads in dishwashers and washing machines.

Shut off the tap while brushing teeth, shaving, or washing up hands or dishes.

Use low-flush toilets. Flush less often.

Keep showers short. Use low-flow shower heads. If bathing, try a 1/4 tub only.

Use a bucket to capture and reuse shower, bath and dishwater in your garden.

Inform guests from the mainland about our islands’ limited water supply, and ask them to be please be aware of keeping consumption down.

Together EVERY water saver makes a difference.

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