• Logging, mining trucks & automotive • Air conditioning & coolant flushing
• Full service & repair of air conditioning units
• Recore radiators
• Repair radiators
• Custom built radiators
• Heater cores: new and recore
• Flushing (power)
Welcome to the 2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair!
Holding the annual Nicola Valley Fall Fair is a massive undertaking and would not be possible without the many hours of work by innumerable volunteers. We welcome any and all who wish to volunteer-you can volunteer for one hour or for endless hours - come out and meet some new friends and see how the Fair comes together.
We anticipate a bigger, better Fall Fair this year and look forward to seeing lots of new faces and many old friends. Be sure to check out the new categories we have this year and if there is something you would like to see at the Fair, please be sure to talk to our team, we will have your suggestions added for next year. Be sure to come out on Saturday and Sunday to observe the many talents the community has to share through their exhibits.
We would like to thank our business community for your continued support through donations and special prizes for the fair. Our success depends on your continued support and we are thankful we live in such a generous community. We would like to thank our volunteers for carrying on with our Giant Yard Sales. We have been diligently working toward earning funds to have a washroom facility built. Our hope is to finally have some washrooms in place by the end of the year. We would like to give a huge shout out to our community for your support through donations and showing up to purchase our treasurers. We could never do it without you.
Marianne Reimer, President, Nicola Valley Fall Fair Association
Nicola Valley Fall Fair Association Aim & Mission Statement
The purposes of the society are:
A. To improve conditions of rural life.
B. To stimulate interest in improving the quality of agricultural and other products, and all phases of the agricultural industry.
C. To provide a medium for exchange of information by members and to educate the public.
D. To arrange and hold at Merritt an annual agricultural and industrial exhibition and any other event which will be of benefit to the community and district, and to enter into any contracts necessary to the carrying on of such exhibitions and events.
E. To encourage 4-H Club work throughout the district.
F. To cooperate with any other associations, societies or organizations, whether incorporated or not, whose objectives are not contrary to those of this organization.
G. To promote, encourage and assist the educational, recreational, charitable and community.
Nicola Valley Fall Fair Association Board of Directors
President
Marianne Reimer Vice-President
DIRECTORS
Tom Rafter
Ralph Reimer
Lang MacKenzie
Diane Funk
Cliff Reimer
Sharon Keyser
Marilyn Heppner
Susan Thompson
Rules & Regulations ....................................... pg 4-5
Schedule of Events ........................................... pg 5
Colouring Pages pg 6-7
Fall Fair Sponsors pg 8
Section A
Flowers ............................................................ pg 9
Section B
Fruits & Vegetables ................................. pg 10-11
Section C
Baking ........................................................... pg 12
Section D
Canning pg 13
Section D1
Wine .............................................................. pg 14
Section E
Forage Crops & Farm Products ................. pg 16
Section F
Fine Arts .......................................................... pg 17
Section G
Homecrafts ............................................... pg 18-19
Section H Hobbies pg 20
Section I
Elementary & Secondary Students pg 21-23
Section K
Photography ............................................. pg 24-25
Section M Pet Show (Children & Adults) ........................pg 26
Section N 4-H Division pg 26
Section T
Dairy Goats, Sheep, Swine pg 27
Section U
Poultry & Pigeons ..................................... pg 28-29
Section V Rabbits, Calves & Hamsters ..........................pg 29 Entry Form ......................................................... pg 30
2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Rules & Regulations
Please take completed Entry Forms to Black’s Pharmacy or Pharmasave . (PLEASE NOTE THESE DROP OFF POINTS DO NOT SUPPLY ENVELOPES) or mail to the Nicola Valley Fall Fair Association at #319 LIndley Cr . Rd ., Merritt B .C . V1K-1L4 .
COMPLETED ENTRY FORMS INCLUDING ENTRY FORMS SENT IN THE MAIL - must be received by WEDNESDAY, August 27th, 5 pm
1. Entry fees are seventy five cents ($.75) per item, except where otherwise stated.
2. Only one person to each entry form, as any prizes awarded will automatically go to the person whose name appears on top of entry form.
3. Any article not enumerated in this prize list can be entered for exhibition purposes only & may be awarded prizes at the judges' discretion, but does not accumulate points for awards.
4. No substitutions of items will be accepted at any time. No new entries or substitutions will be accepted. Entry fees will not be refunded for any reason. The Fair reserves the right to refuse any entry at the discretion of the executive.
5. Separate entry forms must be used for each section.
6. No exhibitor will be allowed to display any award other than that awarded by the judges for the current Fair year. Previous awards may be displayed following judging.
7. All exhibits must be made or grown by the exhibitor since the Fair of the previous year or not previously entered at the Fair, except Photography, Graphic Arts, Wine & Caged Birds.
8. Decisions of the judges are final. Judges will decide upon the prizes awarded, not necessarily first and second.
9. All protests appeals or inquiries MUST BE MADE IN WRITING, stating plainly the cause of the complaint or the inquiry and mailed to Nicola Valley Fall Fair, #319 Lindley Creek Rd, Merritt, BC V1K 1L4 within 30 days of the Fair. A bond of $25 dollars may be requested at the decision of the board. Any dispute or misunderstanding not governed by the Bylaws or rules & regulations of the society shall be referred to Fall Fair Executive, whose decision shall be final.
10. Prize money will be available at the Fall Fair when entries are picked up. If not picked up, prize money will be considered donated to the Fall Fair Association.
11. Gift Certificates must be presented to merchants before the expiry date.
12. Perpetual trophies are the property of the Nicola Valley Fall Fair. Keeper trophies will be awarded to the winners of perpetuals. Exhibits must be in allotted place by time specified. No responsibility will be taken by the Fair for items left on the premises after time specified for removal.
13. Judges make consideration if only one entry in class.
14. Aggregate winners will be awarded on the following point system: First - 3 points, Second - 2 points, Third - 1 point .
15. All goods donated to the Fall Fair will be auctioned & all monies so earned deposited in the Fall Fair building fund. All perishables not claimed by removal time will be included.
16. No public admission during judging.
17. The association will not be liable for loss or damage to any exhibit.
18. All those handling livestock do so at their own risk. Exhibitors of animals, machinery and other exhibits liable to cause accidents, injury or damage to themselves, property or persons coming in contact with them shall guard & control their exhibits.
2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Rules & Regulations (continued)
9. No claim for injury or loss or damage to any persons or property shall ever be asserted or suit instituted or maintained against the Society, its officers or their agents, by or on behalf of any visitor, exhibitor, or any person, firm or corporation, or their agents, representatives, servants or employees, having licence or privilege to visit or exhibit on the grounds of the Society or occupying any space thereon, rented or leased.
HINTS FOR EXHIBITORS
• First and foremost, if you are an exhibitor, be a good sport.
• Be on time with your exhibits. The criticism of the public for a show not opening on time is often aimed at the judges, when in fact, it is the fault of the late exhibitors.
• Follow the schedule explicitly. If the rules or schedule are not clear, obtain a ruling before the show, not after. (Read the Schedule carefully).
• Do not blame the show committee if they fail to bring to your attention that you have entered the wrong number of specimens in a class. It is your responsibility, not theirs.
• Label your entry with the correct cultivar (variety) name even though the schedule may not ask for it. This adds to the educational value of the show.
2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Schedule of Events
The Fall Fair Exhibition Building is located on Lindley Creek Road above the Rodeo Grounds.
FALL FAIR ADMISSION: ADULTS: $5 CHILDREN UNDER 14 & SENIORS: $3 CHILDREN UNDER SIX: FREE
Please print entries for each section on a separate form or piece of plain paper & put all entry forms & entry fees in an envelope. Extra forms are available at Black's Pharmacy and Pharmasave. These places do not have envelopes.
WEDNESDAY, August 27, 2025
5 pm Deadline for submissions of entry forms at Black’s IDA Pharmacy or Pharmasave.
THURSDAY, August 28, 2025
6 pm - 9 pm Photography entries MUST BE SUBMITTED at the Fall Fair Exhibition Building STUDENTS! Creative Writing, Photography & Fine Arts for Section I - Students section MUST BE SUBMITTED at the Fall Fair Building.
7 pm - 9 pm Fine Arts entries MUST BE SUBMITTED at the Fall Fair Exhibition Building.
NOTE: It is necessary for the entries in these categories to be brought to the Fall Fair Building Thursday evening as they must be hung for judging & display.
FRIDAY, August 29, 2025
7 pm - 9 pm Fall Fair entries accepted at the Fall Fair Exhibition Building
SATURDAY, August 30, 2025
7 am - 8 am Fall Fair entries accepted at the Fall Fair Exhibition Building Livestock and Poultry entries accepted at the Fall Fair Exhibition Barn
SATURDAY, August 30, 2025
8 am - 12 noon Fair Buildings closed for judging Noon Nicola Valley Fall Fair Buildings open to the public.
7 pm Fall Fair Building Closes.
SUNDAY, August 31, 2025
9:30 am Nicola Valley Fall Fair Buildings open to the public.
10 am Pet Show
12 noon Awards Presentation 2:30 pm Removal of exhibits and payouts of prize money.
(NO EXHIBITS WILL BE ALLOWED TO BE REMOVED BEFORE 2:30 PM)
EXHIBITORS: Be sure to pick up all your entries/exhibits no later than 3 pm. Prize money is to be picked up between 2:30 pm & 3 pm in the Fall Fair Exhibition Building. Prize money not claimed at this time will be deemed donated to the Fall Fair Association!! (and THANK YOU).
KIDS COLOURING CONTEST
Entries can brought to the Fall Fair Building for judging on Friday, August 29 Pictures will be displayed during the fair.
Prizes for each age group: K-Gr. 3, Gr. 4-6, Gr. 7-9 and Gr. 10-12
Prizes awarded Sunday, August 31 at 12 pm
Colouring contest pages are located on page 6 & 7, can be picked up at the H&R Block. For more information contact Susan at 250-315-3940
Nicola Valley Fall Fair Colouring Contest
Grades Completed: K-3 4-6 7-9 10-12
Circle one Name: ` Phone Number:
2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Entries Catalogue
Nicola Valley Fall Fair Sponsors & Donors 2024/2025
Gift Certificate - Forage & Crops and Baking
A&W Restaurant 4H Club - Gift Certificate - Students
Black’s Pharmacy
Cash Prize - Fruits & Vegetables
Century 21 Cash Prizes - Homecrafts, Flowers, Fruit & Veg, Baking, Fine Arts, Poultry & Pigeons, Rabbits
City of Merritt
Aquatic Passes - Elementary & Secondary Students
Creative Company Gift Certificates - Homecrafts
Crystal Liere Photography
Gift Certificate & Frame - Forage & Crops
Dairy Queen Gift Certificate - Elementary & Secondary Students, 4H Club
Empty Keg Brew House
Gift Packages, Wine, Forage Crops
H&R Block Cash Prizes - Baking & Hobbies, & Gift Certificate - Photography
Home Hardware Building Centre
Gift Card - Hobbies
Hub Barton Insurance Cash - Hobbies, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep and Swine
Ignatia Grams, In Memory
Cash Award - Students
Jamara Joyal Massage Therapy Gift Certificate - Forage & Crops
Jim Rabbit
Donations
Kat Ventures Bookkeeping Cash Prize - Fine Arts & Dairy, Goats, Sheep & Swine
Kathy Reimer/Susan Thompson
In memory of Ellenor Graham - Forage Crops
Marianne Reimer 2 Gift Certificates - Homecraft
Mandolins
Gift Certificate - Baking, Fine Arts McDonalds Coupons - Colouring Contests Merritt Stock Car Association
Cash Prize - Elementary & Secondary Students
Michelle Bacon - Monat/Farmisi Cash Prize - Canning and Fruit & Vegetables Miss Vickies
Gift Certificate - Flowers
Mr. Mikes Gift Basket - Fine Arts & Hobbies
N.M.V. Lumber
Cash Award - Hobbies
Nicola Valley Apiaries Bucket of Honey - Canning
Nicola Valley Fall Fair
.Cash Prize - Homecrafts & Fine Arts
Nicola Valley Fall Fair Best Show Rosette - Children's Section
Nicola Valley Farmer's Market
- Fruit & Vegetable Section
Nicola Valley Massage Therapy - Tim Kroeker Cash - Canning
Nicola Valley Women's Institute
Nicola Valley Quilters Guild
Trophy - Students Section
Homecrafts No Frills
Panago
Peggy Fraser, Epicure Consultant
Pharmasave
Ralph’s Custom Pens & more
Gift Certificate and Best in Show Trophy - Photography
Cash Prizes - Photography Save on Foods
Sharon Keyser
Tibar Construction Ltd.
2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Entries
Section A - Flowers
Entry fee: $ 75 per entry - One entry per class . Prize money 1st - $3 2nd - $2 3rd - $1
High point winner for section "A" - $50 Gift Certificate from Miss Vickies
Best Overall Flower arrangement for section "A" - $10 Cash - Sponsored by Century 21 Moving Real Estate Ltd . Best Overall Potted Plant section "A"- $15 Cash - Sponsored by Century 21 Moving Real Estate Ltd . Best Artistic Display of a Single Bloom section "A" - $5 Cash - Sponsored by Century 21 Moving Real Estate Ltd .
Rules
• All flowers must have been grown by the exhibitor with the exception of dried flowers, which may include wild flowers gathered and dried by the exhibitor.
• All cut flowers must be in plain jars in proportion to the size of the flowers. Stems should be the same length, if possible. If the flowers are a single variety, then the blooms should be approximately the same size.
Flower Section
• Potted plants must be shown in the pot they have been grown in for at least one year, with the exception of seasonal outdoor plants. Fancy pots or baskets are acceptable.
• Arrangements of dried or fresh flowers may be shown in pretty containers.
• Theme arrangements must be named and use mostly cut flowers and vegetation in the display with appropriate artificial objects, if desired.
• Only one entry per class.
• Tea Rose - is a large single bloom on a stem. Grandiflora - large rose - group on a single stem. Floribunda - usually has a spray of flowers at the end of a stem. To show it should be symmetrical from side & top view. Glads - Stem should be straight - bloom should be - Bottom 1/3 of stem fully open - middle 1/3 of stem half open - top 1/3 of stem closed buds. Blooms should be tight together up the stem so stem does not show - blooms should be evenly balanced on both sides of the stem.
• If at all possible, please bring flowers in your own jars and sized appropriately, ie: Glads and other tall flowers in carafes. We do have some jars.
• Try to get as long a stem as possible for showing roses, dahlias, glads, asters, etc. The longer the stem, the better they show.
• There should be no leaves appearing below the water line.
• If a class says 3 flowers, make sure there are no buds. A bud showing colour is considered a bloom and is then disqualified due to too many flowers. If picked at night before show, it has a great possibility of becoming partially open, ie: petunias, dahlias, asters, roses etc.
• All plants should be clean and tidy. No dead leaves or debris in the pot or on the plant. Please remove dust. Loosen soil with a fork.
• African Violets must be a single crown unless they belong to the trailing class.
Cut flowers
Class no .
1. Hybrid tea - 1 bloom with own foliage
2. Hybrid tea - 1 bud with own foliage
3. Rose - Grandiflora - 1 bloom with own foliage
4. Rose - Floribunda - 1 stem with own foliage
5. Rose - Miniature - 3 stems with own foliage
6. Dahlia - Group of 3
7. Dahlia - Cactus - one bloom
8. Dahlia - Semi cactus - one bloom
9. Dahlia - Giant - over 10"
10. Dahlia - Decorative over 8" - one bloom
11. Dahlia - Decorative under 8" - one bloom
12. Dahlia - collection of 6
13. Dahlia - pompon - group of 3 - under 2"
14. Dahlia - ball - round or slightly flat - over 2"
15. Dahila - open
16. Zinnia - 3 blooms over 3"
17. Zinnia - dwarf - 3 blooms on separate stems
18. Chrysanthemum - medium
19. Chrysanthemum - large
20. Asters - separate blooms - 5 stems
21. Asters - multiple blooms - 3 stems
22. Asters - spider - 5 blooms separate stems
23. Gladiolus - 1 spike
24. Gladiolus - 3 spikes - different colours
25. Gladiolus - 3 spikes - same colours
26. Pansies - 5 blooms - any colour with foliage
27. Sweet peas - 6 cuts - any colour
28. Marigold - large - over 3" in diameter - 3 blooms
29. Marigold - medium- 1’/2" to 3" in diameter - 3 blooms
30. Marigold - small - l" to 1 '/2" in diameter - 3 blooms
31. Snapdragons - double - 3 spikes
32. Snapdragons - ruffled - 3 spikes
33. Snapdragons - single - 3 spikes
34. Carnations - 5 blooms - disbudded
35. Jar of mixed annuals
36. Jar of mixed flowers - any type
37. Community gardens - jar of flowers - any type
38. Petunia - single - 3 blooms, separate stems
39. Petunia - double - 3 blooms, separate stems
40. Daisy - single - 3 blooms, separate stems
41. Daisy - double - 3 blooms, separate stems
42. Bachelor buttons - 6 blooms
43. Cosmos - 6 blooms
44. Lupins - 3 spikes
45. Any flower not mentioned - large - 3 blooms
46. Any flower not mentioned - medium - 3 blooms
47. Any flower not mentioned - small - 6 blooms
48. Any flower - open
49. Fresh flower arrangement
- annuals and/or perennials
50. Dried flower arrangement - garden & wild
51. Theme arrangement - please give name
52. Artistic display of a single bloom - can use Ornaments
53. Driftwood arrangement. Local river or lake - must include flowers - no accessories or ornaments
54. Corsage
55. Tea cup arrangement
Potted Plants
Class no .
56. Martha Washington Geranium
57. Impatiens
58. Begonia - tuberous
59. Begonia - fibrous
60. Geranium - double
61. Geranium - single
62. Geranium - open
63. African violet - single
64. African violet - double
65. African violet - trailing
66. Cactus
67. Foliage plant - not fern type
68. Hanging plant - flowering
69. Hanging plant - foliage
70. Fuchsia
71. Pot of flowering outdoor plants
72. Outdoor container - any combination
73. In a bottle or glass container
74. Any potted plant not mentioned - large
75. Any potted plant not mentioned - med.
76. Any potted plant not mentioned - small
77. Any tropical plant - large
78. Any tropical plant - medium
79. Any tropical plant - small
80. Special Category (In Memory of Jean Koller, Wild Flower Arrangement)
81. Open - small
82. Open - medium
83. Open - large
2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Entries
Section B - Fruits & Vegetables
Entry fee: $ .75 per entry - One entry per class .
Prize Money: 1st - $3 2nd - $2 3rd - $1
HIGH AGGREGATE WINNERS:
1st -2/$25 Gift Cards - Black’s Pharmacy
2nd -$25 cash - Century 21 .
Rules
• Vegetables and fruits must be grown by the exhibitor.
• Produce exhibited must be exact number listed for that class.
• All entries must be exhibited on white paper plates.
• Produce exhibited must be in good condition, free from blemishes, disease, dirt and mechanical damage.
• Colour should be attractive, bright, clear and rich.
Fruit Class no .
1. Apples - Golden Delicious - 3
2. Apples - MacIntosh - 3
3. Apples - Spartan - 3
4. Apples - Open - 3
5. Apricots - 3
6. Blackberries - 12
7. Blueberries - 12
8. Cherries - Tree - 3
25. Basket of fruit - 6 or more items Convener:
9. Cherries - Ground - 3
Vegetables & Herbs
10. Crab apples - 6
3rd -$25 Gift Certificate - Nicola Valley Farmers Market
High Point Vegetable Classes #40-#135 - $20 Cash - Peggy Fraser
High Point Fruit Classes #1 - #25 - Gift - Michelle Bacon - Monat
• Specimens should be as uniform as possible in colour, maturity, shape and size.
• Size should be moderate, the size in which all other qualities of the variety are found to their greatest perfection. Bigger is not better.
• All specimens are required to be true to the variety and/or type specified as it is possible to grow and select.
11. Currants - Red - 3 clusters
12. Currants - Black - 3 clusters
13. Gooseberries - 12
14. Grapes - 2 clusters
15. Peaches - 3
16. Plums - 6
17. Prunes - Italian - 6
18. Pears - Anjou - 3
19. Pears - Bartlett - 3
• All herbs and some vegetables may be displayed in water, ie. Swiss Chard. Please bring jars or bottles, labels removed.
• Tomatoes should have stems.
• Ears of corn should have one third of the husk removed, lengthwise.
• Carrots should have tops removed to one inch from the crown.
• Lettuce should have roots and outside leaves removed, and heads should be washed.
• Onions should have roots. Remove top to one half inch above the bulb. Don't remove all the skins.
Herbs Class no .
26. Basil - fresh - 5
27. Chives - fresh - 5
28. Dill - fresh - 5
29. Lavender - fresh - 5
Vegetables Class no .
40. Beans - Green Bush - 6 pods
41. Beans - Yellow Bush - 6 pods
42. Beans - Purple Bush - 6 pods
43. Beans - Broad - 6 pods
44. Beans - Pole - 6 pods
45. Beans - Scarlet Runner - 6 pods
46. Beets - Globe Red - 2 - 3" - 3 beets
47. Beets - Long - 2 - 5" - 3 beets
48. Broccoli - 2 heads
49. Brussel Sprouts - 8
50. Cabbage - Green - 1 head
51. Cabbage - Red - 1 head
52. Carrots - Short - 4” or less - 5
53. Carrots - Medium - 4 - 7” - 5
54. Carrots - Long - 7” or longer - 5
55. Cauliflower - 1 head
56. Celery - 2 Stalks
57. Celeriac - 2 Bulbs
58. Corn - Sweet - 3 Ears
20. Pears - Open - 3
21. Raspberries - 6
22. Strawberries - 6
23. Nicola Valley Wild Berry Collection: Edible Wild Berries
24. Open - please Identify berries minimum 3 kinds named. 12 berries per variety.
• Green bunching onions should have roots trimmed to one half inch & loose skin removed.
• Beets should have tops removed to one half inch above crown. Leave 1 to 2 inches of root.
• Radishes should be bunched with tops & roots on.
• Rhubarb should be uniform in size & colour with 1 to 2 inches of top (leaves) showing.
• Cabbages & Kohlrabi should be shown with some outside leaves.
• Potatoes - Do not wash, just brush the dry soil off.
• Herbs to be displayed in water, sprigs or blades of 5.
30. Marjoram - fresh - 5
31. Mint - fresh - 5
32. Oregano - fresh - 5
33. Parsley - fresh - 5
34. Rosemary - fresh - 5
59. Cucumbers - Pickling - 2 - 3” - 6
60. Cucumbers - Dill approximately 4” - 6
61. Cucumbers - Slicing - 6 - 8” - 2
62. Cucumbers - Larger than 8”
63. Cucumbers - Greenhouse - 2
64. Eggplant - 1
65. Garlic - 2 Bulbs
66. Gourds - Ornamental - 2
67. Kale - 2 Stems
68. Kohlrabi - 2
69. Leeks - 2
70. Lettuce - Fancy - 1 head
71. Lettuce - Head - 1 head
72. Lettuce - Romaine - 1 head
73. Melons - Cantaloupe - 1
74. Melons - Honeydew - 1
75. Melons - Watermelon - 1
76. Onions - Green Bunch - 6
77. Onions - Shallots Multipliers - 6
78. Onions - Red, Yellow, White, Brown - 3
35. Sage - fresh - 5
36. Thyme - fresh - 5
37. Open - 5
38. Tarragon - 5
39. Lemon Grass - 5
79. Onions - Spanish - 3
80. Onions - Kelsea Sweet Giant - 3
81. Parsnips - 3
82. Peas - 6 pods
83. Peas - Snow or Snap - 6 pods
84. Peppers - Green Bell - 2
85. Peppers - Red Bell - 2
86. Peppers - Green hot - 2
87. Peppers - Red hot - 2
88. Peppers - Yellow hot - 2
89. Peppers - Open Hottest - 2
90. Peppers - Open - 2
91. Potatoes - White - 3
92. Potatoes - Red - 3
93. Potatoes - Yellow - 3
94. Potatoes - Fingerlings - Open - 3
95. Potato Colours - Open - 3
96. Potatoes - Open - 3
97. Pie Pumpkins - ie (sugarbaby) - 1
Continued on page 11
Section B - Fruits & Vegetables (cont.)
Fruit/Vegetables (Continued)
98. Pumpkin - Small - 1
99. Pumpkin - Medium - 1
100. Pumpkin - Large - 1
101. Pumpkin - Giant - 1
102. Radishes - Round - 6
103. Radishes - Long - 6
104. Rhubarb - 5 Stalks
105. Swiss Chard - 2 Stalks
106. Squash - Acorn - 1
107. Squash - Buttercup - 1
108. Squash - Butternut - 1
109. Squash - Hubbard - 1
110. Vegetable Marrow - 1
111. Squash - Spaghetti - 1
112. Squash - Dumpling - 1
113. Squash - Patty Pan - 1
114. Tomatoes - Green - 4
115. Tomatoes - Red - 4
116. Tomato - Heirloom - Open - 4
117. Tomatoes - Red Cherry - 6
118. Tomato - Yellow - 4
119. Tomatoes - Open - 4
120. Tomatoes - Hybrid - Open - 4
121. Tomatoes on the Vine - 6
122. Turnips - 1
123. Zucchini - 6” or less - 1
124. Zucchini Yellow - 1
125. Zucchini Crook Neck - 1
126. Zucchini - 6” - 10” - 1
127. Zucchini - Mammoth - over 10” - 1
128. Kale - 4 leafs
129. Spinach - 4 leafs
130. Most unusual Shaped Vegetable - 1
131. Open - Small
132. Open - Medium
133. Open - Large
134. Community GardenBasket of vegetables6 or more items
135. Basket of Vegetables6 or more items
2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Entries Catalogue
Section C - Baking
Entry Fee: $ .75 per entry . Two entries per class accepted .
Prizes Money: 1st - $3 2nd - $2 3rd - $1
Highest Points - Baking Section
Sponsored by Century 21 1st - $25 2nd - $15 3rd - $10
Special Prizes: Sponsored by H&R Block
White Bread 1st - $15 2nd - $10 3rd - $5
Brown Bread 1st - $15 2nd - $10 3rd - $5
Apple Pie 1st - $15 2nd - $10 3rd - $5
• Please bring your entry in a clear plastic bag. Use plastic sticks or wood toothpicks to keep the bag from touching icing or meringue.
• Please do remember that the outside appearance counts for 40% of the points. Taste is 40% & inside texture is 20% Please indicate on your entry form if you wish to donate any items to the bake sale.
Highest points in class 46 Display of Baking - Sponsored by Mandolins - $50 Gift Certificate
Highest points in class 28 Pumpkin Pie - Sponsored by 3 Bar Farms - Special Prize - 1 Lb Garlic
- raisins or currants - 6
15. Muffins - bran plain - 6
16. Muffins & fruit - 6
17. Cake - white - 1 layer iced
18. Cake - chocolate - 1 layer iced
19. Cake - spiced - 1 layer un-iced
20. Cake - sponge - 1 layer un-iced
Artisan Bread - 1 loaf - open
Buns - white -6 9. Buns - brown - 6 10. Buns - cinnamon -6
11. Buns - sweet dough - 6
12. Open - any sweet dough recipe
13. Biscuits - baking powder - plain - 6
14. Biscuits - baking powder
21. Cake - chiffon - un-iced
22. Cake - angel food -un-iced
23. Jelly roll - jam or jelly filling
24. Cake - decorated
25. Pie - apple, covered
26. Pie - any fruit, covered
27. Pie - lemon meringue
28. Pie - pumpkin
29. Tarts - butter - 6
30. Cookies - rolled - 6
31. Cookies - drop - 6
32. Cookies - open - 6
33. Bars (indicate type) - iced - 6
34. Bars (indicate type) un-iced - 6
35. Loaf- banana - 1 loaf
36. Loaf - cherry - 1 loaf
37. Loaf - date - 1 loaf
38. Loaf - Zucchini - 1 loaf
39. Loaf - open - I loaf
40. Bannock - baked - 6
41. Bannock - fried - 6
42. Doughnut - yeast bread - 6
43. Doughnut - cake - 6
44. Rice Krispies Squares - 6
45. Open - 6
46. Display of baking- 12 items
47. Fudge Plain - 6
48. Fudge Flavoured - 6
49. Candy Soft - 6
50. Candy Hard - 6
DIABETIC
51. Bread
52. Muffins - 6
53. Cake
54. Pie
55. Bars - 6
56. Loaf
57. Open
GLUTEN FREE
58. Bread
59. Muffins - 6
60. Cake
61. Pie
62. Bars - 6
63. Loaf
64. Open
2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Entries Catalogue
Section D - Canning
Convener: 250-378-9929
Entry fee: $ 75 per entry One entry per class Prize Money: 1st - $3 2nd - $2 3rd - $1
High points in Jams & Jellies - Class 23 - 26 - Massage Therapy - Tim Kroeker - $25 Cash
High Points in Canning - Massage Therapy - Tim Kroeker - $25 Cash
1st prize for Class 163 display - Save on Foods - 5000 Save-On-More points 2nd Prize for Class 163 display - Save on Foods- 3000 Save-On-More points 3rd Prize for Class 163 display - Save on Foods - 2000 Save-On-More points
Special Prize high point class #30 & #31: $21 50 Bucket of Honey - Sponsored by Nicola Valley Apiaries
Highest Points Class #73 - #79 - In Memory of Joan Jager: $20 .00 Cash - Sponsored by Peggy Fraser Highest Points Class #126 - #137 - $15 .00 Gift Certificate - Sponsored by Michelle Bacon, Farmisi
Rules
• All exhibits must be made by the exhibitor and represent the current year.
• Unlabeled jars will not be judged.
Jams & Jellies
Class no .
1. Red currant jelly
2. Black currant jelly
3. Crabapple jelly
4. Raspberry jelly
5. Strawberry jelly
6. Blackberry jelly
7. Blueberry jelly
8. Apricot jelly
9. Grape jelly
10. Apple jelly
11. Mint jelly
12. Mixed fruit jelly
13. Plum jam
14. Peach jam
15. Apricot jam
16. Strawberry jam
17. Blackberry jam
18. Blueberry jam
19. Raspberry jam
20. Rhubarb jam
21. Combination2 to 3 Fruit jams
22. Marmalade
23. Herb jelly
24. Pepper jelly
25. Onion jelly
26. Hot pepper jelly
27. Open - non fruit (annual garden crop)
28. Open - jelly or jam w/spirit
29. Open
Jams & Jellies w/ Honey
Class no .
30. Any tame fruit
31. Any wild fruit
Freezer Jams
Class no
32. Strawberry jam
33. Raspberry jam
34. Blackberry jam
35. Peach jam
36. Wild fruit jam
37. Mixed fruit jam
38. Open Wild Fruit Jams & Jellies
Class no .
39. Currant jelly
40. Gooseberry jelly
41. Huckleberry jelly
42. Raspberry jelly
43. Strawberry jelly
44. Blueberry jelly
45. Saskatoon jelly
46. Chokecherry jelly
47. Oregon Grape jelly
48. Salmon Berry jelly
49. Mixed Fruit jelly
50. Currant jam
51. Gooseberry jam
52. Huckleberry jam
53. Raspberry jam
54. Strawberry jam
55. Blueberry jam
56. Blackberry jam
57. Mixed Fruit jam
58. Open
Canned Fruit
Class no
59. Pears
60. Peaches
61. Plums
62. Apricots
63. Cherries
64. Crabapples
65. Raspberries
66. Strawberries
67. Blackberries
68. Fruit Cocktail
69. Pie Filling
70. Blueberry
71. Applesauce
72. Open
Canned Wild Fruit
Class no .
73. Currants
74. Gooseberries
• All jars will be opened and must represent the current year products.
• Commercial jars of any standard size only.
• One entry per class
75. Huckleberries
76. Raspberries
77. Strawberries
78. Saskatoons
79. Open
Juice
Class no
80. Apricot
81. Rhubarb
82. Tomato
83. Soapalalli
84. Open
Fruit Leathers
Class no .
85. Dried fruit leather, any kind
Pickles & Relishes
Class no .
86. Chutney
87. Dill pickles
88. Pickled beets
89. Mustard pickles
90. Pickled onions
91. Pickled peppers
92. Pickled garlic
93. Mixed pickles
94. Beans pickled
95. Sweet cucumber pickles
96. Hot pickles
97. Scapes
98. Ripe Tomato relish
99. Green Tomato relish
100. Horseradish relish
101. Beet relish
102. Open - Relish
103. Salsa Med.
104. Salsa - Hot
105. Salsa - Fruit
106. Spaghetti sauce
107. Antipasto
108. Open
Canned Vegetables
Class no .
109. Carrots
110. Beans
111. Peas (Special Prize in memory of Joan Jager)
112. Corn
113. Mixed Vegetables
114. Swiss Chard
115. Tomato - Stewed, may have onions and green peppers
116. Tomato - only salt may be added
117. Tomatoes with herbs
118. Tomato sauce
119. Sauerkraut
120. Beets
121. Open
Meat/Fish
Class no
122. Canned chicken
123. Canned beef
124. Salmon (skin to outside)
125. Trout
126. Open
Dried Herbs
Class no
127. Basil
128. Chives
129. Dill
130. Lavender
131. Marjoram
132. Mint
133. Oregano
134. Parsley
135. Rosemary
136. Sage
137. Thyme
138. Open
Dehydrated Items
Class no .
139. Fruits
140. Vegetables
141. Open
Diabetic/Sugar-Free
Class no
142. Jelly
143. Jam
144. Fruit
145. Open
Soups -
Class no .
146. Soup - Open
Condiments -
Class no.
147. Herbed Vinegar
148. Flavoured Vinegar
149. Vinegar Open
150. Homemade Mustard (may be Flavoured)
151. Garlic Powder
152. Garlic Salt
153. Seasoning Salt
154. Pepper
155. Seasoned Pepper
156. Vinegar - Fruit
157. Vinegar - Herbal
158. BBQ Sauce
159. Mincemeat
160. Cranberry Spread
161. Lemon Curd
162. Salad Dressing
163. Open
Display Collection -
Class no .
164. Display to be no larger than 24” x 24” 5 to 7 jars.
2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Entries Catalogue
Section D1 - Wine
Entry fee: $ 75 per item MORE than one entry per class is accepted Prize Money: 1st - $3 2nd - $2 3rd - $1
High Point Aggregate Winners; Homemade Wine - $75 Growlers/with case 2 fills - sponsored by the Empty Keg Brew House
U-Brew Made Wine - A wine kit - sponsored by Save of Foods Wine kit wine - $50 Gift Basket - sponsored by No Frills
Highest points section D1 - $16 Value 4 pkg selected cans - sponsored by Empty Keg Brew House
Rules
1. Red wine exhibited in clear round unpatterned bottles.
2. Red wine exhibited in green round unpatterned bottles.
3. Entry I.D. attached with elastic bands, not tape.
4. Exhibitors must have two bottles per entry (1 for tasting and 1 for display).
5. Exhibitor must participate in wine production.
Wines will be judged on:
1. Appearance of bottle & label.
2. Clarity and brilliance in bottle.
3. Clarity and brilliance in glass.
4. Bouquet.
5. Taste and texture.
Judges Recommendation: 1 . Wine should be aged 6 months to a year minimum . 2 . Use 5 year corks or less
Class no
1. Red - Dry
Wine
2. Red - Medium
- Dry 8. Rose - Medium
9. Rose - Sweet “Wine Kit” Wine
Class no . 10. Red -
U-Brew Made Wine
Class no .
19. Red - Dry
20. Red- Medium
21. Red - Sweet
22. Red - Oak
23. White - Dry
24. White - Medium
25. White - Sweet
26. Rose - Dry
27. Rose - Medium
28. Rose - Sweet
29. Rose - Oak
Sparkling Wine
Class no
30. Red - Dry
31. Red - Medium
32. Red - Sweet
33. White - Dry
34. White - Medium
35. White - Sweet
36. Rose - Dry
37. Rose - Medium
38. Rose - Sweet
Cottage Wines
These wines will be made from fruits, berries, herbs, vegetables and flowers (ie. Dandelion).
Class no
39. Red - Dry
40. Red Medium
41. Red - Sweet
42. White - Dry
43. White Medium
44. Red - Made from concentrate
45. White Rose - Made from concentrate
46. Red Made from fresh grapes
47. White Made from fresh grapes
48. Red Made from garden fruits, herbs, roots
49. White Made from garden fruits, herbs, roots
50. Red Made from wild fruits, herbs, roots
51. White Made from wild fruits, herbs, roots
Beer
Class no .
52. Lager
53. Ale
54. Stout
55. Port Homemade
Liquer Homemade
Class no .
56. Any Flavour
Cider
Class no .
57. Any Flavour
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2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Entries Catalogue
Section E - Forage & Crops
Entry fee: $ .75 per item . One entry per class: 1st - $3 2nd - $2 3rd - $1 *All entries must be tied with cream string only . Please leave string long enough to staple cards to them . SPECIAL AWARDS
High aggregate forage section - $100 Gift Certificate with Frame - Sponsored by Crystal Leier Photography 1st High Points in Classes #27 - 34 - $25 Cash Prize - In memory of Ellenor Graham 2nd High Points in Classes #27 - 34 - $25 Cash Prize - In memory of Ellenor Graham
High Points in Classes #40 - 72 - $27 50 Value Growler & Fill - Sponsored by Empty Keg Brew House High Points Field Crops #73 -82 - Gift Certificate for a massage - Sponsored by Jamara Joyal Therapy
Forage Crops
• Sheaves to be tied in two places, top tie just below heads, sheaf no more the 30" in length; maximum 4" in diameter and minimum 2" in diameter.
• Sheaves may be dried or green unless instructed otherwise.
• All items must be labeled with correct name of Crop and Class #.
• Judging will be based on content and appearance.
Class no
1. Alfalfa Hay - First Cut - 1 bale - 50 lbs or over
2. Alfalfa Hay - Second Cut - 1 bale - 50 lbs or over
3. Mixed Hay - Any variety - 1 bale - 50 lbs or over - first cut
4. Mixed Hay - Any variety - 1 bale - 50 lbs or over - second cut
5. Green Feed Bale - Any Size
6. Silage
7. Haylage
8. Sheaf of Oats
9. Sheaf of Barley - 2 rows
10. Sheaf of Barley - 6 rows
11. Sheaf of Wheat
12. Sheaf of Wheat Durum Red
13. Sheaf of Rye
14. Sheaf of Timothy
15. Sheaf of Alfalfa - green
16. Sheaf of Red Clover - green
17. Sheaf of Alsika Clover - Green
18. Sheaf of Orchard Grass
19. Sheaf of Brome Grass
20. Sheaf of Red Canary Grass
21. Ginseng 2 roots - dried
22. Collection of native forage
23. Collection of cultivated grasses and legumes
24. Display of noxious weeds
25. Soy Beans
26. Open Sunflowers
Children's Sunflower Section.
Tallest Sunflowers should be dug up and put in water.
Class no .
27. Heaviest head K to Gr. 3
28. Heaviest head Gr. 4 to Gr. 7
29. Tallest - K to Gr. 3
30. Tallest Gr. 4 to Gr. 7
31. Two heads - mature - children
32. Two heads - immature - children
33. Sunflower art - children
34. Sunflower - open - children
Adults Sunflower Section
35. Tallest
36. Two heads - mature (Adults)
37. Two heads - immature (Adults)
38. Sunflower art - seed removed to make design
39. Open - Sunflower
Dairy and Other
Class no
40. Eggs - 1/2 dozen white
41. Eggs - 1/2 dozen brown
42. Eggs - 1/2 dozen light brown
43. Eggs - bantam or pullet, 1/2 dozen
44. Eggs - duck eggs 1/2 dozen
45. Eggs - any other variety (ie. Green or A.O.V.)
46. Home cured side bacon
47. Home cured ham
48. Home smoked fish - Salmon
49. Home smoked fish - Trout
50. Dried Meat - Please Label
51. Dried Fish - Pleae Label
52. Butter (Adults)- 1/4 pound or larger - salted
53. Butter (Adults) - 1/4 pound or larger - unsalted
54. Butter (Children) - 1/4 pound or larger - salted
55. Butter (Children) 1/4 pound or larger - unsalted
56. Buttermilk (Adults)
57. Buttermilk (Children)
58. Yogurt
59. Sour Cream
60. Cottage Cheese
61. Cheese - Open - A.O.V. - Please Label
62. Honey - any colour
63. Honey - Granulated
64. Frame of Honey - 1 only
65. Beeswax - Three Cakes
66. Fleece of unwashed wool
67. Buckskin Hide - uncut - White - (unsmoked)
68. Buckskin hide - uncut - smoked
69. Wheat flour
70. Oat flour
71. Rye flour
72. Open - Flour
Field Crops
Class no .
82. 6 Cobs Corn Convener: For
73. Red Potatoes - 10 Lbs.
74. Yellow Potatoes - 10 Lbs.
75. White Potatoes - 10 Lbs.
76. Open Potatoes - 10 Lbs.
77. Soft Neck Garlic - 5 Lbs.
78. Hard Neck Garlic - 5 Lbs.
79. White Onions - 5 lbs
80. Yellow Onions - 5 lbs
81. Red Onions - 5 lbs
Section F - Fine Arts
Entry Fee: $ 75 per item Prize Money: 1st - $3 2nd - $2 3rd - $1
More than one entry per class permitted All work must be original art no copies permitted All entries must be clean, in good repair, and be ready to hang Winning entries from previous Fairs are ineligible
**ALL WORKS MUST BE SUBMITTED at the Fall Fair Building THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2025 between 7 pm and 9 pm NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED FRIDAY OR SATURDAY as entries must be hung for judging and display .
HIGH POINTS - SPECIAL PRIZES
1st - $50 Gift Certificate sponsored by Mandolins
2nd - $15 Cash from Kat Ventures Bookkeeping
$25 Best In Show sponsored by Century 21 Judges Choice - $50 .00 Basket - sponsored by Mr . Mikes Honorable Mention Ribbons may be awarded also . (Kindergarten to Grade 12 - See student
Oil Painting
1. Landscape theme
2. Figure 3. Birds or Animals 4. Floral /Fauna
5. Open
Acrylic Painting
6. Landscape theme
7. Figure
8. Birds, Animals
9. Floral/Fauna
10. Open
Watercolour
11. Landscape theme
12. Figure
13. Birds or Animals
14. Floral/Fauna
15. Open
Drawings
16. Pencil
17. Pen & ink
18. Charcoal or pastel
19. Cartoon
20. Open
Air Brushing
21. Landscape Theme
22. Figure
23. Birds or Animals
24. Floral /Fauna
25. Open
Digital
26. Landscape theme
27. Figure
28. Birds or Animals
29. Floral /Fauna
30. Open
Graphics
31. Lino or wood block
32. Silkscreen
33. Etching
34. Engraving
35. Open
Sculpture
36. Stone
37. Wood
38. Metal
39. Clay
40. Open
Senior 65+
41. Oil Painting
42. Acrylic
43. Watercolour
44. Drawing (any media)
45. Graphic
46. Sculpture
47. Open - Painting
48. Open - other than painting
2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Entries Catalogue
Section G - Homecrafts
Entry Fee: $ 75 per entry More than one entry per class accepted Prize Money: 1st - $3 2nd - $2 3rd - $1
Rosettes awarded for "BEST IN SHOW" in classes 1-8 (embroidery) .
Rosettes awarded for "BEST IN SHOW" in classes 139 - 168 (sewing) .
Rosettes awarded for "BEST IN SHOW" in classes 181 - 199 (quilting)
Marianne Reimer is awarding $25 Gift Card for knitting yarn and pattern for high point classes #70 - #93 .
Nicola Valley Fall Fair is awarding $20 cash card for high points sewing classes #139 - #168
Marianne Reimer is awarding a fat quarter bundle ($30 approx) for high points in quilting in classes #181 - #199 .
Highest points in Embroidery: $25 CASH - Sponsored by Century 21
Highest points in Homecraft: $25 Gift Certificate - Sponsored by Creative Company
Nicola Valley Quilters Guild is awarding a $50 membership for High Points in Quilting sections Display Round Robin by Nicola Valley Quilters Guild Rules
• All garments must be clean and well pressed • Points will be forfeited if articles are not new and clean
Embroidery
Class no .
1. Pillow case
2. Table cloth
3. Table runner
4. Pillow
5. Open
Machine Embroidery
Class no .
6. Clothing
7. Household item
8. Open
Cross stitch
Class no .
9. Pillow case
10. Table or tea cloth
11. Table runner
12. Picture from counting pattern (copy of pattern must accompany work)
13. Picture (stamped)
14. Any article done in heavier yarn
15. Open - large item
16. Open - small item
Petit Point
Class no .
17. Picture - framed
18. Picture - unframed
19. Open
Needlepoint
Class no .
20. Wall hanging
21. Cushion or stool cover
22. Picture from counting pattern (copy of pattern must accompany work)
23. Open
Brazilian Embroidery
Class no .
24. Small item
25. Large item
Net Lace Embroidery
Class no .
26. Any article
Hardanger
Class no .
27. Small item
28. Large item
Crewel
Class no
29. Picture
30. Bag
31. Cushion top
32. Wall hanging
33. Open
Bargello
Class no .
34. Cushion top
35. Runner
36. Bag
37. Open
Plastic Canvas
Class no
38. Barbie Furniture
39. Christmas Ornament (2” - 6” in size)
40. Christmas Ornament (6” - 18” in size)
41. Christmas Ornament (18” & over)
42. Doll House
43. Open
Crochet
Class no .
44. Tablecloth (not less than 36”) 90 cm
45. Cotton doily, any size or colour
46. Bedspread in cotton 72” (180 cm) or over in length
47. Afghan
48. Cushion top
49. Infant set
50. Baby dress/shawl
51. Shawl poncho or vest (Not infant size)
52. Toy
53. Sweater
54. Doll
55. Hat
56. Baby Blanket
57. Scarf
58. Fingerless Gloves
59. Open
Broomstick
Class no .
60. Small item
61. Large item
62. Open
Hairpin
Class no
63. Small item
64. Large item
65. Open
Swedish Huck Weaving
Class no .
66. Small item
67. Large item
68. Open
Tatting
Class no
69. Any article
Knitting
Class no .
70. Indian sweater
71. Indoor sweater (zippered or buttoned
72. Indoor sweater (not a cardigan)
73. Cardigan
74. One pair of socks
75. One pair of mitts
76. Baby set in baby yarn
77. Table cloth
78. Doily any size, fine yam
79. Toys
80. Afghan
81. Cushion top
82. Slippers
83. Toque & scarf set
84. Hat
85. Scarf
86. Baby Blanket
87. Original design, any article
88. Recycled article
89. Fingerless gloves
90. Infinity scarf
91. Shawls
92. Finger/Arm knitting
93. Open
Loom Kniting Class no
94. Hat
95. Socks
96. Scarf
Weaving Class no .
97. Open
Felting
Class no
98. Hand Felting
99. Machine fulline felting
100. Needle felting
101. Open
Spinning
102. Knitted article of Homespun yarn
103. Woven article of Homespun yarn
104. Skein of Homespun Fiber
105. Homespun article not listed
Machine Knitting Class no .
106. Afghan
107. Baby set or blanket
108. Cardigan - adult
109. Sweater - adult
110. Children’s outer wear
111. Coat or Jacket
112. Dress skirt & top
113. Tank or crop top
114. Shawl or scarf
115. Socks or slippers
116. Mitts 117. Open
Knitting - Indian Wool Class no .
118. Sweater
119. Gloves
120. Hats
121. Socks
122. Vest
123. Open Regalia
124. Shirt
125. Dress 126. Outfit
127. Open
2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Entries Catalogue
Section G - Homecrafts (continued)
Christmas Crafts Class no .
128. Santa and/or Mrs. Claus
129. Wreath
130. Manger scene
131. Stockings
132. Tree ornament
136. Small item
137. Medium item
138. Large item
Sewing Class no .
139. Lady’s blouse
140. Lady’s dress, long
141. Lady’s skirt, long or short
142. Lady’s slacks
143. Lady’s two piece outfit
144. Lady’s jacket or wind-breaker
145. Child’s night-wear
146. Child’s dress
147. Girl’s dress
148. Girl’s blouse
149. Girl’s jacket
150. Boy’s shirt
151. Boy’s pants
152. Man’s shirt
153. Man’s jacket
154. Apron
155. Pair of pot holders
156. Stuffed toy
157. Novelty
158. Recycled article
159. Open
Sewing with Serger Class no
160. Lady’s or child’s dress (Two-piece outfit)
161. Men’s or boys’ pants
162. Lady’s or child’s pants
163. Lady’s or child’s jacket
164. Man’s shirt
165. Man’s jacket
166. Vest
167. Novelty
168. Open
Commercial Buckskin Class no
169. One pair old style moccasins or mukluks
170. One pair slipper style moccasins
171. One pair of gloves
172. One gauntlets
173. One jacket
174. One vest
175. One dress
176. Open
Chicken Scratch
Class no
177. Any article
Hand Sewing & Smocking
Class no .
178. Any wearable apparel
179. Cushion top
180. Open
Quilting
Class no
181. Bed quilt - pieced
182. Bed quilted - appliqued
183. Wall quilt - pieced
184. Wall quilt - appliqued
185. Wall quilt - combined techniques, including embroidery, beads, etc.
186. Small item quilted by hand (Item judged on mainly quilting)
187. Large item quilted by hand (Item judged on mainly quilting)
188. Comforter, tied or tacked by hand or machine
189. Quilted item for use as a table runner or place mat)
190. Quilted cushion top
191. Quilted item for seasonal use - small
192. Quilted item for seasonal use - large
193. Quilt for a baby or a child
194. Lap quilt
195. Quilt made by more than one person
196. Wearable quilted item
197. Scrappy/Multi fabric quilt
198. English Paper Piecing
Quilting
Class no
199. New Quilters - small item
200. New Quilters - medium item
201. New Quilters - large item
202. Purse or bag
203. Open - small item
204. Open - medium item
205. Open - large item
Rugs
Class no
206. Hooked rug
207. Braided rug
208. Crocheted rug
209. Recycled rug
210. Open
For Those Over 65
Class no .
211. Knitted baby set
212. Knitted medium to large item
213. Crochet, any article
214. Embroidery, framed picture
215. Embroidery open
216. Wall hanging
217. Any sewn article
218. Quilts
219. Needlepoint
220. Brazilian embroidery
221. Novelty
222. Open
For Those Over 75
Class no .
223. Any knitted article
224. Any crocheted article
225. Any embroidery
226. Any sewn article
227. Any needlepoint
228. Any quilt
229. Hardanger
230. Open
For Those Over 85
Class no .
231. Any knitted article
232. Any crocheted article
233. Any embroidery
234. Any sewn article
235. Any needlepoint
236. Any quilt
237. Hardanger
238. Open
2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Entries Catalogue
Section H - Hobbies
Entry Fee: $ .75 per entry . Prize Money: 1st - $3 2nd - $2 3rd - $1
SPECIAL PRIZES
Vision Quest - $25 Gift Certificate - Best in Class 1 - 3 NMV Lumber - $10 - Best in Class 4 - 11
Hub International - $25 - Best in Class 12 - 16 NMV Lumber - $10 - Best in Class 17 - 21
Hub International - $25 - Best in Class 22 - 26 Rosette awarded for best in show in Class 36 - 44
Home Hardware Building Center - $50 Gift - Best in 2x4 Challenge #93
JUDGES CHOICE AWARDS - Vision Quest - $25 Gift Certificate - Most unique in show NMV Lumber - Best in show - $20 Highest Pointes in Section H-Hobbies - $50 Gift Basket - Mr . Mikes
Collections - Class no .
1. Stamps, must be mounted 2. Coins
3. Open
Wooden furniture - Class no .
4. Indoor furniturehandmade
5. Indoor furnitureMachine made
6. Indoor furniture - Mixed
7. Outdoor furniture
8. Novelty
9. Refinished furniture
10. Open
11. 65 years & over - open
Woodworking -Decorative -Hobby Artwork
(Not Fine Arts)
Class no .
12. Lathe work - ie: bowls vases, other
13. Scroll saw work
14. Intarsia
15. Open
16. 65 years & over - open
Bird Houses - Single Family or Bird Feeders
Class no .
17. Constructed - finished wood
18. Constructed - all natural ie. gourd, bark, etc.
19. Constructed - mixed
20. Bird Feeder
21. Constructed 65 years & over - open
Naturecraft - 80% Natural Material
Class no .
22. Pictures
23. Wall decorations
24. Table decorations
25. Open
26. 65 years & over - open
Model work
Class no .
27. Nascar
28. Hot rod
29. Truck - light
30. Truck -heavy
31. Military model
32. Dioramas
33. Open
Painting - Class no .
34. Open
35. 65 years or over - open
Hobbies - Miscellaneous
Class no
36. Bead work
37. Paper tole
38. Pottery
39. Handmade jewelry
40. Decoration - table
41. Decoration - wall or door
42. Decoration - other
43. Open
44. 65 years & over - open
Dried or Silk Arrangements
Class no .
45. Table decorations
46. Wall decoration
47. Door decoration
48. Open decoration
Yard Ornaments - Class no .
49. Fence
50. Roof
51. Flower bed
52. Set
53. Open
Painting on Wood - Class no .
54. Small item
55. Medium item
56. Large item
Painting on Glass - Class no .
57. Small item
58. Medium item
59. Large item
60. Set items
Quilling - Class no .
61. Small item
62. Medium item
63. Large item
Recycled
Class no .
64. Plastic Yarn
65. Metal, cans, etc.
66. Fabric
67. Wood
68. Dolls
69. Any item not listed
Christmas - Class no
70. Ornaments
71. Wreaths
72. Mr. & Mrs. Santa
73. Open
Patio & Fountain Stones
Class no .
74. Cement
75. Cement & accents
76. Open
Native Arts & Crafts
Class no
77. Dream catchers
78. Birch Bark Basket
79. Pine Needle Basket
80. Beaded open
81. Quilled article
82. Open
Scrap-booking - Class no .
83. Page Theme
84. Pets or Animals
85. Vacations
86. Holidays (eg. Christmas)
87. Album
88. Open
Fly Tying - Class no .
89. Beginners - Open
90. Intermediate - Open
91. Advanced - Open
Cowboy Boot Or Hat Challenge:
92 . Merritt's Western Theme
Using an old cowboy boot or hat, create a piece of ART using any type of accessories to create it.
93 . Home Hardware 2X4 Challenge: Home Hardware Building Center is sponsoring a $50 Gift Certificate for the Judges Choice. What can you make out of a single 8 foot 2 x 4? As well as ribbons peoples choice ribbon.
94 Palette Project
What can you make from one complete 4’x 4’ palette
Whittle- Carving, Hand Carving (No lathe work)
95. Carving on the round
96. Relief carving
97. Cane or walking stick
98. Chip carving
99. Carricatures - head, face, full body
100. Bark carving
101. Wood burning
102. Inlay
103. Any other item
Homemade Cards
Class no .
104. Seasons - Stamps - 1
105. Seasons - Paper Tole - 1
106. Seasons - String Art - 1
107. Seasons - 3 Dimensional - 1
108. Seasons - 1 Ris Fold - 1
109. Seasons - Quilling
110. Seasons - Open
111. Occasions - Stamps - 1
112. Occasions - Paper Tole -1
113. Occasions - String Art - 1
114. Occasions - 3 Dimensional - 1
115. Occasions - 1 Ris Fold - 1
116. Occasions - Quilling
117. Occasions - Open -1
Metal Craft
118. Tooling
119. Welding
120. Etching
121. Open
Leatherwork
122. Purse
123. Wallet
124. Open
Diamond Art
125. Small <18”
126. Large >18”
127. Open
Macrame
128. Small item (under 12”)
129. Large item (over 12”)
130. Open
2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Entries Catalogue
Section I - Elementary & Secondary Students
Convener: Marianne Reimer 250-378-9929
Entry Fee: $ 75 per entry ONE ENTRY PER CLASS ONLY
Prize Money: 1st - $3 2nd - $2 3rd - $1
1st Highest Points in each of the four divisions: Sponsored by Century 21 - $10 Cash Prize 2nd Highest Points in each of the four divisions: Sponsored by Dairy Queen - Gift Certificate 3rd Highest Points in each of the four divisions: Sponsored by Merritt Stock Car Association - $5 Cash Prize Highest Points in each of the four divisions in Children’s Fine Arts section: Sponsored in memory of Ignatia Grams - will receive $7 50 cash Best in Show Rosette in each of the four divisions: Awarded by N .V .F .F .A . for the best Vegifruitable . Highest Points in each of the four divisions in Creative Writing: Sponsored by A&W - 1 Free Teen Burger, Regular Root Beer & Fries Highest Points in each of the four divisions for Collection of seeds: Sponsored by Panago - Gift Certificate Medium Pizza Highest Points in each of the four divisions for Photography - Sponsored by Sharon Keyser - $5 Cash Highest Points in each of the four divisions for Homecrafts-10 Free Admission to Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre sponsored by City of Merritt.
STUDENTS!!! ALL Creative Writing, photography & Fine Arts for section XI-I Students' section MUST BE SUBMITTED at the Fall Fair Exhibition Building Thursday evening, August 29th between 6 pm & 9 pm It is necessary for the entries in these categories to be brought to the Fall Fair Building Thursday evening as they must be hung for judging & display.
Please Note: You must include the section number with your registration. For this section only, you may make your registration on a plain piece of paper. Please include the last Grade completed as well as your telephone number. Drop entries off at the designated areas. There are four divisions in this section:
Division A: Kindergarten to Grade Three
Division C: Grade Seven to Grade Nine
Division B: Grade Four to Grade Six
Division D: Grade Ten to Grade Twelve
Please note: When there is only one entry in any given class, First prize will only be awarded if there is sufficient merit. Some classes may be amalgamated/ combined at the discretion of the convener(s).
Rules
1. Prints must be placed on plain construction paper, your colour choice.
2. One inch border around photo.
Class No .
1. Penmanship: “0-Canada”, the Alphabet, the Lord’s Prayer (or a selection from your school work approved in advance by your teacher) All work must be in Pencil.
2. Creative Writing: Write or print a short essay on any subject (maximum 200 words).
3. Creative Writing: Poetry - Open
4. Vegifruitable: A creature from your imagination made from fruits & vegetables.
5. Flower arrangement: Must be at least three different types of flowers.
6. Collection of seeds: Must be mounted & identified.
7. Open
Fine Arts (One Entry Per Class)
Class no
8. Painting - oils
3. No pictures with any kind of mat or frame will be accepted.
4. Must have been taken by the entrant.
5. Minimum size 4” x 6”
Division A - Kindergarten to Grade Three
9. Painting - water colours
10. Painting - pastels
11. Painting - paint by numbers
12. Colouring - by crayon
13. Colouring - by pencil crayon
14. Sketching 15. Computer Generated Picture 16. Finger painting 17. Open Photography
Class no . 18. Photo story - 6 picture maximum with comment
19. Sunsets 20. Animals 21. Babies
22. Scenery 23. People 24. Open
Homecrafts
Class no . 25. Knitting - any item
26. Crochet - any item
27. Decorative work - any item such as embroidery, needle work, etc.
28. Sewing - any finished items
29. Open
Arts & Crafts
Class no .
30. Ceramics
31. Pottery
32. Beadwork
33. Soap carving
34. Buckskin - leather work
35. Woodwork
36. Fly tying
37. Sculpy Clay
38. Rainbow Loom
39. Plasticine
40. Modelling Clay
41. Macrame
42. Eco dying
43. Paper making
44. Scrapbook - 1 page
45. Open
Collections (One per Class)
Class no .
47. Stamps, coins, trains, buttons
48. Toys - dolls, cars, stuffed animals
49. Open
Miscellaneous
Class no
50. Models
51. Lego Boxed
52. Lego Imagination
53. K’Nex
54. Mechano
55. Open
Vegetables
(To be grown by the student)
Class no .
56. Potatoes - 3
57. Peas - 6
58. Beans - 6
59. Carrots - 6
60. Corn - 3
61. Pumpkin - l
62. Zucchini - 1
63. Open
46. Card collection - hockey, baseball, pokeman, etc.
2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Entries Catalogue
Division A - Kindergarten to Grade
Three (continued)
Baking
Class no .
64. Muffins - bran - 4
65. Brownies - 4
66. Cookies - oatmeal - 4
Class No .
76. Penmanship: “0-Canada”, the Alphabet, the Lord’s Prayer (or a selection from your school work approved in advance by your teacher). All work must be in Pencil.
77. Creative Writing: Write or print a short essay on any subject (maximum 200 words).
78. Creative Writing: Poetry - Open
79. Vegifruitable: A creature from your imagination made from fruits and vegetables.
80. Flower arrangement: Must be at least three different types of flowers.
81. Collection of seeds: Must be mounted and identified.
82. Open
Fine Arts (One Entry Per Class)
Class no
83. Painting - oils
84. Painting - water colours
85. Painting - pastels
86. Painting - paint by numbers
87. Painting - acrylic
88. Colouring - by crayon
67. Cookies - chocolate chip - 4
68. Cookies - open any variety - 4
69. Cupcakes - any variety,
iced - 4
70. Cake - any type - judged on decoration & quality (mixes permitted)
71. Baking powder biscuits - 4
Division B - Grade Four to Grade Six
89. Colouring - by pencil crayon
90. Sketching
91. Computer Generated pictures
92. Finger painting 93. Open
Photography
Class no .
94. Photo story - 6 picture maximum with comment
95. Sunsets
96. Animals
97. Babies
98. Scenery
99. People
100. Computer Generated Picture
101. Finger painting
102. Open
Homecrafts
Class no
103. Knitting - any item
104. Crochet - any item
105. Decorative work - any item such as embroidery, Needle work, etc.
106. Sewing - any finished items
107. Open
Class No .
153. Penmanship: “0-Canada”, the Alphabet, the Lord’s Prayer (or a selection from your school work approved in advance by your teacher). All work must be in Pencil.
154. Creative Writing: Write or print a short essay on any subject (maximum 200 words).
155. Creative Writing: Poetry - Open
156. Vegifruitable: A creature from your imagination made from fruits and vegetables.
Arts & Crafts
Class no .
108. Ceramics
109. Pottery
110. Beadwork
111. Soap carving
112. Buckskin - leather work
113. Woodwork
114. Fly tying
115. Sculpy Clay
116. Rainbow Loom
117. Plasticine
118. Modelling Clay
119. Macrame
120. Eco dying
121. Paper making
122. Scrapbook - 1 page
123. Open
Indoor Collections
(One Entry Per Class)
124. Card collection - hockey, baseball, Pokemon. etc.
125. Stamps, coins, trains, buttons
126. Toys - dolls, cars, stuffed animals
Miscellaneous
Class no
127. Models
128. Lego Boxed
129. Lego Imagination
130. K'Nex
Division C - Grade Seven to Grade Nine
157. Flower arrangement: Must be at least three different types of flowers.
158. Collection of seeds: Must be mounted and i dentified.
159. Open
Fine Arts (One Entry Per Class)
Class no .
160. Painting - oils
161. Painting - water colours
162. Painting - pastels
163. Painting - acrylics
164. Painting - paint by numbers
165. Colouring - by crayon
166. Sculpy Clay
167. Rainbow Loom
72. Pie - any variety
73. Buns - brown or white - 4
74. Bread - brown or whiteone loaf
75. Open
131. Mechano
132. Open Vegetables
(To be grown by the student)
Class no
133. Potatoes - 3
134. Peas - 6
135. Beans - 6
136. Carrots - 6
137. Corn - 3
138. Pumpkin - 1
139. Zucchini - 1
140. Open
Baking
Class no
141. Muffins - bran - 4
142. Brownies - 4
143. Cookies - oatmeal - 4
144. Cookieschocolate chip - 4
145. Cookies - open, any variety - 4
146. Cupcakes - any variety, iced - 4
147. Cake - any type - judged on decoration & quality (mixes permitted)
148. Baking powder biscuits - 4
149. Pie - any variety
150. Buns - brown or white - 4
151. Bread - brown or whiteone loaf
152. Open
168. Colouring - by pencil crayon
169. Sketching
170. Computer Generated Picture
171. Finger painting
172. Open
Photography
Class no
173. Photo story - 6 picture maximum with comment
174. Sunsets
175. Animals
176. Babies
177. Scenery
178. People
179. Open
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Division C - Grade Seven to Grade Nine (Continued)
Homecrafts
Class no .
180. Knitting - any item
181. Crochet - any item
182. Decorative work - any item such as embroidery, Needle work, etc.
183. Sewing - any finished items
184. Open
Arts & Crafts
Class no .
185. Ceramics
186. Pottery
187. Beadwork
188. Soap carving
189. Buckskin - leather work
190. Woodwork
191. Fly tying
192. Sculpy Clay
193. Rainbow Loom
Class No
232. Penmanship: “0-Canada”, the Alphabet, the Lord’s Prayer (or a selection from your school work approved in advance by your teacher). All work must be in Pencil.
233. Creative Writing: Write or print a short essay on any subject (maximum 200 words).
234. Creative Writing: Poetry - Open
235. Vegifruitable: A creature from your imagination made from fruits and vegetables.
236. Flower arrangement: Must be at least three different types of flowers.
237. Collection of seeds: Must be mounted and i dentified.
238. Open
Fine Arts (One Entry Per Class)
Class no
239. Painting - oils
240. Painting - water colours
241. Painting - pastels
242. Painting - acrylics
243. Painting - paint by numbers
244. Colouring - by crayon
245. Colouring - by pencil crayon
246. Sketching
194. Plasticine
195. Modelling Clay
196. Macrame
197. Eco dying
198. Paper making
199. Scrapbook - 1 page
200. Open
Collections (one per class)
Class no
201. Card collection - hockey, baseball, Pokemon. etc.
202. Stamps, coins, trains, buttons
203. Toys - dolls, cars, stuffed animals
204. Open
205 Miscellaneous
Class no .
206. Models
207. Lego Boxed
208. Lego Imagination
209. K’Nex
210. Mechano
211. Open
Vegetables
(To be grown by the student)
Class no .
212. Potatoes - 3
213. Peas - 6
214. Beans - 6
215. Carrots - 6
216. Corn - 3
217. Pumpkin - 1
218. Zucchini - 1
219. Open
Division D - Grade Ten to Grade Twelve
247. Computer Generated Picture
248. Finger painting
249. Open
Photography
Class no
250. Photo story - 6 picture maximum with comment
251. Sunsets
252. Animals
253. Babies
254. Scenery
255. People
256. Open
Homecrafts
Class no .
257. Knitting - any item
258. Crochet - any item
259. Decorative work - any item such as embroidery, Needle work, etc.
260. Sewing - any finished items
261. Open
Arts & Crafts
Class no .
262. Ceramics
263. Pottery
264. Beadwork
265. Soap carving
266. Buckskin - leather work
267. Woodwork
268. Fly tying
269. Sculpy Clay
270. Rainbow Loom
271. Plasticine
272. Modelling Clay
273. Macrame
274. Eco dying
275. Paper making
276. Scrapbook - 1 page
277. Open
Collections (one per class)
Class no
278. Card collection - hockey, baseball, Pokemon. etc.
279. Stamps, coins, trains, buttons
280. Toys - dolls, cars, stuffed animals
281. Open
Miscellaneous
Class no .
282. Models
283. Lego Boxed
284. Lego Imagination
285. K’Nex
286. Mechano
287. Open
Vegetables
(To be grown by the student)
Class no .
288. Potatoes - 3
289. Peas - 6
290. Beans - 6
291. Carrots - 6
292. Corn - 3
293. Pumpkin - 1
294. Zucchini - 1
295. Open
Baking
Class no .
220. Muffins - bran - 4
221. Brownies - 4
222. Cookies - oatmeal - 4
223. Cookieschocolate chip - 4
224. Cookies - open, any variety - 4
225. Cupcakes - any variety, iced - 4
226. Cake - any type - judged on decoration & quality (mixes permitted)
227. Baking powder biscuits - 4
228. Pie - any variety
229. Buns - brown or white - 4
230. Bread - brown or whiteone loaf
231. Open
Baking
Class no
296. Muffins - bran - 4
297. Brownies - 4
298. Cookies - oatmeal - 4
299. Cookieschocolate chip - 4
300. Cookies - open, any variety - 4
301. Cupcakes - any variety, iced - 4
302. Cake - any typejudged on decoration & quality (mixes permitted)
303. Baking powder biscuits - 4
304. Pie - any variety
305. Buns - brown or white - 4
306. Bread - brown or whiteone loaf
307. Open
2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Entries Catalogue
Section K - Photography
Convener: Arla Brynjolfson 250-378-7270
Entry Fee: $ .75 . Prize Money: 1st - $3 2nd - $2 3rd - $1
Highest points: $50 Cash Prize - Sponsored by H&R Block Best Picture in Show: Pharmasave Trophy and $25 Gift Certificate sponsored by Pharmasave . Judges’ Choice Award: $25, Ralph’s Custom Pens & More . Highest points: Class 6A to Class 10D: $15, Ralph’s Custom Pens & More . Highest points: Class 11A to Class 15D: $15, Ralph’s Custom Pens & More . Highest points: Class 16A to Class 23D: $15, Ralph’s Custom Pens & More More than one entry allowed per class.
Note: All entries must be submitted at the Fair Building Between 6 pm & 9 pm, Thursday, August 28, 2025. No entries will be accepted Friday or Saturday as entries must be hung for judging & display. *prints must be 5x7 to 8x10 in size
Special Rules
• Winning entries from previous Fairs are ineligible.
• Judging will be conducted as far as possible under the rules of N.A.P.A.
• Prints must be placed on plain construction paper, your colour choice. One inch border around photo. No pictures with any kind of mat or frame will be accepted. Prints may be commercially developed & enlarged but must have been taken by the entrant.
• No photocopies.
• All entries must bear the owner’s name & address on the back. In case of “Photo-Story”, indicate on the back the order of sequence. Place title on front of Photo-story.
• If titled, place title on border. If pictures of Photo-story are separate units, entrant may supervise hanging of pictures to obtain the desired effect & correct sequence.
Class No .
1 Children (should be the main subject of the picture. No adults)
A. Colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced.
D. Open
2 . People (may include children but not animals)
A. colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced.
D. Open
3 . People & animals
(may include adults, children & animals)
A. Colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced.
D. Open
4 Action (must clearly convey the frozen action)
A. Colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced.
D. Open
5 Flora (wild or domestic)
A. Colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced.
D. Open
6 Insects
A. Colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced.
D. Open
7 . Birds (wild or domestic)
A. Colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced.
D. Open
8 Domestic Animals (includes pets)
A. Colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced.
D. Open
9 Wild animals
A. Colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced.
D. Open
10 . Photo-story (maximum 6 photos - may be of snapshot size, mounted, should have title.) A.
Colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced.
D. Open
• All entries submitted by mail should be shipped with completed entry forms & fees. Items should be well packaged for shipping and return postage included, or photos will not be returned or judged.
• Closing date for entries by mail is August 28, 2025. Entries may be brought to the Fair Exhibition Building on the Fair Grounds in Collettville on Lindley Creek Road.
• Personal pick-up is at Fair closing time. (See general information in front of catalogue) Exhibits may not be collected until the closing time of the Fair.
• All pictures must be taken by you on your phone or camera.
11 . Night photography .
A. Colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced.
D. Open
12 Close-up photography
(includes macro-photography, must be recognized as to subject matter)
A. Colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced.
D. Open
13 . Buildings . (may be anything from city-scapes to architectural details).
A. Colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced.
D. Open
14 . Strictly Scenery, (may include people & animals but must not dominate)
A. Spring. Colour
B. Spring. Black & white or sepia
C. Spring. Digitally enhanced.
D. Spring. Open
E. Summer. Colour
F. Summer. Black & white or sepia
14 Strictly Scenery - Cont’d G. Summer. Digitally enhanced.
H. Summer. Open
I. Winter. Colour
J. Winter. Black & white or sepia
K. Winter. Digitally enhanced.
L. Winter. Open
M. Fall. Colour
N. Fall. Black & white or sepia
O. Fall. Digitally enhanced. P. Fall. Open
15 Favourite Holiday Snaps (series of 3, titled, mounted on one mat, snapshot format)
A. Colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced.
D. Open
16 Underwater Photography
A. Colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced.
D. Open
Photography continued on page 25
Section K - Photography (continued)
17 . Still life (may include arranged fruits, flowers, food, beverages, containers, bowls, dishes, or anything to enhance the artistic effort of the grouping of subject matter against a suitably chosen background)
A. Colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced
D. Open
18 . Most bizarre or unusual
A. Colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced.
D. Open
19 . Panoramic Camera Shot . (May be larger than 8x10)
A. Colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced
D. Open
20 . Sports .
A. Colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced
D. Open
21 . Our town (photo should depict what Merritt is known for, may not be digitally enhanced. Colour or black & white or sepia)
A. People helping people
B. Historical landmarks with or without people
C. Local Business
D. Friendliest face
E. Cowboys or Cowgirls
F. Open
22 . Humor .
A. Colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced
D. Open
23 . Historical .
A. Colour
B. Black & white or sepia
C. Digitally enhanced
D. Open
2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Entries Catalogue
Section M - Pet Show (for children and adults)
Convener: Marianne Reimer at 250-378-9929
Day & time: SUNDAY, August 31, 2025 at 10 am
No Entry Fee for Classes
Open to everyone - children & adults & their pets .
Special Prize and Ribbon for First, Ribbons for Second and Third Rules
• Register by entry form.
• Dogs must be on a leash.
• Cats must be on a leash or in a cage.
• No cardboard boxes for cages.
• Animals must be under control at all times.
Use Entry form from catalogue & late entry forms will be available at the pet show until show time.
Dogs
Class No .
1. Largest dog.
2. Smallest dog - must be fully grown, not a puppy.
3. Longest coat.
4. Shortest coat.
5. Most different colours in coat.
Open
Class no .
6. Pets - owner look alike contest.
7. Best dressed pet.
8. Best trick.
9. Most unique
Section N - 4H Club
Cats
Class no .
10. Largest cat.
11. Smallest cat - must be fully grown, not a kitten.
12. Most different colours in coat.
Entry Fee: .75¢ per head
4H ENTRY FORMS TO BE IN BY AUGUST 28, 5 pm
Prize money: 1st - $3 2nd - $2 3rd - $1
1st Highest Points 4H - Medium Pizza - Sponsored by Panago 2nd Highest Points 4H - $10 Gift Card - Sponsored by Dairy Queen
3rd Highest Points - Burger, Fries & Root Beer - Sponsored by A&W JUDGING TO BE DONE AS PER DANISH SYSTEM
Rules & Regulations
• Age of animal is their age as of the first day of the Fair.
• Must be owned by exhibitor at least 30 days prior to Fair.
• No animals will be allowed on the grounds with running sores or skin infections of any sort.
• Call for guest club entry information
• All entries must be at grounds by 8 am, August 31, 2025.
• All entries must remain on the grounds until 2:30 pm closing day of Fair.
• Classes may be added if needed
Saturday, August 30th
4-H barn/animals open for public viewing 9 am - 3 pm
Cloverbuds presentation at 10 am Showmanship classes (Junior, Intermediate, Senior) beginning at 11 am
Sunday, August 31st
4-H Classes (Poultry, Beef, Rabbit, Photography) 10 am - 1 pm
4-H Beef
Class No .
1. Junior Showmanship (ages 9-11)
2. Intermediate Showmanship (ages 12-14)
3. Senior Showmanship (ages 15 & over)
4. Cow/Calf Pair
5. Young Beef
6. Heifer
7. Market Steer
4-H Chicken
Class No .
8 Junior Showmanship (ages 9-11)
9. Intermediate Showmanship (ages 12-14)
10. Senior Showmanship (ages 15 & over)
11. Pheasant Trio
12. Chicken Trio
4-H Rabbit
Class No .
13 Junior Showmanship (ages 9-11)
14. Intermediate Showmanship (ages 12-14)
15. Senior Showmanship (ages 15 & over)
16. Doe with Litter
4-H Photography Display Board
Class No .
17. Junior Showmanship (ages 9-11)
18. Intermediate Showmanship (ages 12-14)
19. Senior Showmanship (ages 15 & over)
4-H Costume
Class No .
20. 4-H Animals in Costumes
4-H Photo Graphic Skill & Artistry Collection
Class No .
21. All ages. One display board per member. A collection of photos demonstrating what they have learned.
2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Entries Catalogue
Section T - Dairy Goats, Sheep & Swine
Entry Fee $ 75 per head Prize Money: 1st - $3 2nd - $2 3rd - $1
Deadline for entry forms: 5 pm August 27, 2025
1st Highest points - $25 Cash - Hub International 2nd Highest points: 1st - $20 Cash from Kat Ventures Bookkeeping 3rd Highest points - $15 Cash - Hub International
Rules & Regulations
• Please list breed for future information.
• (Goats) - This show is for Does only, and no Bucks of any age will be allowed on the grounds.
• No one in during judging but Conveners & Judge.
• No milk to be sold on the Fair Grounds.
• No animals (Goats) may compete in group classes unless previously shown in regular classes.
• Age of the animal is their age as of the first day of the Fair.
• Must be owned by exhibitor at least 30 days prior to Fair.
• Horn ed animals will be faulted & over-distended udders will be disqualified.
• No animals will be allowed on the grounds with running sores,
Dairy Goats
Class No .
1. Junior Doe kid
2. Senior Doe kid
3. Doe milking under 2 years
4. Doe milking over 2 years
5. Goats AOV Get of Sire (3 Does of same Sire)
6. Meat over 2 years
skin infections of any sort.
• Sheep (Open) - all sheep must be clean & free of such things as ticks, foot rot, etc.
• All classes are open to purebred & Grades.
• Swine must also be clean.
• All entries must be in the building by 8 am August 31, 2025.
• It shall be at the discretion of the judge to reject any exhibits that show any symptoms of being sick & be removed from the show.
• Judging starts at 8 am August 31, 2025.
• All entries must remain on the grounds until 2:30 pm closing day of the Fair.
7. Meat under 2 years Sheep Class No . 8. Ewe Lamb
9. Ram Lamb 10. Yearling Ewe
11. Yearling Lamb
12. Market Lamb 13. Aged Ewe
Swine (No sow and litter classes)
Class No .
14. Open Senior Swine 15. Junior Swine A.O.V. 16. Swine A.O.V.
2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Entries Catalogue
Section U - Poultry & Pigeons
Convener: Lang MacKenzie at 250-936-8605
Deadline for entry forms 5 pm August 28, 2025 Entry Fees $ .75 Pen Entry $1 .00 Prize Money: 1st - $3 2nd - $2 3rd - $1 Highest Points Cash Prizes - Sponsored by Century 21: 1st - $40
Rules & Regulations
• All entries must be entered singly as cockerel, drake or hen, etc.
• Birds entered singly may compete in Pen entry (trio) if additional pen fees are paid.
• Pens shall consist of 2 females and 1 male.
• It shall be at the discretion of the poultry committee to reject any birds that show any symptoms of disease, and be removed from the show.
• No more then two entries per class per exhibitor.
• Non-mature birds will not be judged.
• Exhibits received up to 8 am, August 31, 2025
• No one in exhibit building during judging except Conveners and Judge.
• Chickens under one year of age entered as cockerel and pullet.
• A.C. means any colour * A.O.C. means any other colour • A.O.V. means any other variety.
Gazzi - A.O.C.
(Red)
Turkeys
Class no.
265. Tom
266. Hen
267. Pen - 1 Tom & 2 Hens
Ducks Muscovy Class no.
268. Drake
269. Hen
270. Pen - 1 Drake & 2 Hens
Ducks A .O .V . Class no.
271. Drake
272. Hen
273. Pen - 1 Drake & 2 Hens
2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Entries Catalogue
Section U - Poultry & Pigeons (continued)
Geese Chinese Class no.
274. Gander
275. Hen
276. Pen - 1 Gander & 2 Hens
Geese A .O .V . Class no.
277. Gander
278. Hen
279. Pen - 1 Gander & 2 Hens
Doves Ring Neck Class no.
280. Brown
281. White
282. A.O.C.
Section V - Rabbits, Cavies & Hamsters
Entry Fee: $ .75 Prize Money: 1st - $3 2nd - $2 3rd - $1
Deadline for entry forms is August 28, 2025 at 5 pm
1st Highest in points overall - $25 Cash - sponsored by Hub International
2nd Highest in points overall - $15 Cash - sponsored by Century 21
3rd Highest in points overall - $10 Cash - sponsored by Hub International
Rules & Regulations:
• Local entries in by 8 am August 31, 2025.
• Judging at 9 am until 12 on August 31, 2025.
• No one in during judging other than Convener and Judges.
• Cages will be available at the Fair Grounds.
Open Rabbit Classes
Medium Breed / Purebreds only
Class No . 1. Senior Buck
2. Senior Doe
3. Junior Buck
4. Junior Doe
Large Breed / Purebreds only
Class No . 5. Senior Buck
6. Senior Doe
7. Junior Buck
8. Junior Doe
Pet Class
• No entries will leave the grounds before 2:30 pm the closing day of the Fair.
• Rabbits over 6 months of age shall be seniors, and under 6 months of age shall be juniors. It shall be at the discretion of the rabbit committee to reject any exhibits that show any symptoms of being sick and they will be removed from the show. Convener: Lang MacKenzie at
Dwarf Rabbit Class / Purebreds only
Class No .
Senior Buck
Senior Doe
Junior Buck
Junior Doe
Meat Breed
Senior Buck
Senior Doe
Junior Buck
Junior Doe
Market
(Must be live)
Open to rabbit, cavie, hamsters etc . Animals will be judged on condition Stated on entry form
Class No.
22. Pet class only - owner must be under 14 years of age on day of show.
23. Pet class only - owner must be over 14 years of age on day of show.
Cavies - Open
18. Senior Boar
19. Senior Sow
20. Junior Boar 21. Junior Sow
2025 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Entries Catalogue
Please take completed entry forms to Black’s Pharmacy or Pharmasave or mail to: Nicola Valley Fall Fair Association, #319 Lindley Cr. Rd., Merritt, BC V1K 1L4
All entry forms must be submitted in sealed envelopes containing correct entry fees. Only one person to each entry form. One section per paper
COMPLETED ENTRY FORMS - INCLUDING ENTRY FORMS IN THE MAIL . MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5 PM
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27, 2025
SECTION
Exhibitor Name:
Mailing address
Postal Code
Phone #
Exhibitor#
“Exhibitor # will be filled out by Fair members”
TOTAL $
Please check box if you are donating any baking, canning or vegetables. * Need more entry forms, please use same format on plain paper. Please place an asterisk* beside donated items.
1st, 2nd, 3rd prize money not picked up will be considered donated to the Fair unless prior arrangements are made.
