2024 Shannonville World’s Fair
Rules, Regulations and Categories for all Exhibition Items & Old
Fashion Competitive Yard Games
Roots & Vegetables
Grains, Seeds & Hay
Domestic Science
Canned Fruit, Pickles & Jams
Flowers & Plants
Home Crafts (Class CC, DD, EE, FF)
Home Crafts (Class GG, HH)
Children’s Corner
Children’s Corner
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Youth Corner Page Page 9
Old Fashion Adult & Children’s Games & Contests Page 10
Roots and Vegetables
Contact: Heather Lang 613-922-6699
Class V: Roots and Vegetables
Prize Money: 1st -$5, 2nd – $3, 3rd - $2
1. Basket of Red Potatoes (4 litres)
2. Basket of White Potatoes (4 litres)
3. Turnip (1)
4. Sweet Corn – any variety (6 ears)
5. Zucchini (3” - 8” – 10”)
6. Green Beans (6)
7. Yellow Beans (6)
8. Beets (3)
9. Garden Carrots (6)
10. Red Peppers (3)
11. Green Peppers (3)
12. Dutch Onions (3)
13. Green Onions (3)
14. Spanish Onions (3)
15. Red Onions (3)
16. Green Cabbage (1head)
17. Red Cabbage (1 head)
18. Eggplant (1)
19. Cauliflower (1 head)
20. Broccoli (1 head)
21. Radishes (4)
22. Watermelon (1)
23. Pie Pumpkin (1)
24. Field Pumpkin (1)
25. Table Cucumbers - 3” – 5” (3)
26. Pickling Cucumbers -2” – 5” (4)
27. English Cucumbers (3)
28. Melon – Musk (1)
29. Melon – Cantaloupe (1)
30. Melon – Honeydew (1)
31. Garlic Bulbs (3)
32. Acorn Squash (1)
33. Butternut Squash (1)
34. Pepper Squash (1)
35. Spaghetti Squash (1)
36. Tomatoes – Red Standard (3)
37. Tomatoes – Beefsteak (3)
38. Tomatoes – Roma (3)
39. Tomatoes -Cherry (6)
ALL TOMATOES MUST HAVE STEMS ON
SPECIAL ADDITIONAL ENTRIES
40. Largest Zucchini (1st - $6; 2nd $4; 3rd - $3)
41. Largest Cucumber (1st - $6; 2nd $4; 3rd - $3)
42. Most Unusual Shaped Vegetable (1st - $6; 2nd $4; 3rd - $3)
43. Longest Root Vegetable - roots attached) (1st - $6; 2nd $4; 3rd - $3)
44. Largest Pumpkin (1) (1st - $6; 2nd $4; 3rd - $3)
45. Display of Vegetables at Least 8 Varieties (1st - $6; 2nd $4; 3rd - $3)
46. Display of Vegetables using Materials from Previous Shannonville World’s Fairs - $20
47. Display of Vegetables as People or Pets (1st - $10; 2nd $5; 3rd - $3)
48. Display of Decorative Gourds – at least 6 (1st - $6; 2nd $4; 3rd - $3)
NOTE: Exhibits must be dropped of on Thursday August 22, 2024, from 7 pm to 9 pm or Friday August 23, 2024, until 12 pm
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Grains, Seeds & Hay
Contact: Heather Lang 613-922-6699
Class X: Grains, Seed & Hay
Prize Money: 1st - $7; 2nd - $5; 3rd - $2
1. Soya Bean (8 stalks or more with roots attached)
6. Legume other than Alfalfa (at least 75%
2. Soya Beans (2 litres) legume) – 6’” flake
3. 12 Ears of Field Corn
7. Grass Hay (at least 75% grass) – 6” flake
4. Sheaf of 6 Stalks of Field Corn
5. Alfalfa (75% or more Alfalfa) - 6” flake
8. Second Cut Hay Cured – 6” flake
9. Corn Silage – 10 lbs (must have been enisled)
10. Haylage – 10 lbs (must have been ensiled)
NOTE: All sections can be grown in the previous year. Grain and hay to be shown in clear plastic bags. Seeds must not be treated.
Domestic Science
Contact: Heather Lang 613-922-6699
Class X: Domestic Science
Prize Money: 1st - $5; 2nd - $4; 3rd - $3
1. 3 Tea Biscuits (plain)
2. 3 Buns
3. 3 Banana Muffins (no paper wrappers)
17. Fruit Pie
18. Sour Dough Bread
19. Homemade White Bread (no bread
4. 3 Carrot Muffins (no paper wrappers) machine)
5. 3 Bran Muffins (no paper wrappers)
20. Homemade Brown Bread (no bread
6. 3 Other Muffins (no paper wrappers) machine)
7. 3 Pieces of Fudge
21. Homemade White Bread (machine
8. 3 Uncooked Squares made)
9. 3 Date Squares
22. Homemade Brown Bread (machine
10. 3 Peanut Butter Cookies made)
11. 3 Chocolate Chip Cookies
12. 3 Oatmeal Cookies
13. 3 Unbaked Cookies
14. 3 Butter Tarts
23. Banana Loaf
24. 2 Layer White Cake – Iced
25. 2 Layer Chocolate Cake - Iced
26. Birthday Cake Decorated – 2 layer
15. 3 Fruit Tarts (baked or fake)
16. Apple Pie
27. Homemade Candy
28. Other
NOTE: All baking must be shown in clear plastic bags. All non-winning articles may be removed from exhibit display on Saturday.
NOTE: Exhibits must be dropped of on Thursday August 22, 2024, from 7 pm to 9 pm or Friday August 23, 2024, until 12 pm.
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Canned Fruit, Pickles, & Jams
Contact: Heather Lang 613-922-6699
Class AA: Canned Fruits and Pickles
Prize Money: 1st - $5; 2nd - $4; 3rd - $3
1. 1 Sealer of Sweet Pickles
2. 1 Sealer of Bread & Butter Pickles
3. 1 Sealer of 9-Day Pickles
4. 1 Sealer of Dill Pickles
5. 1 Sealer of Corn Relish
6. 1 Sealer of Cucumber Relish
7. 1 Sealer of Fruit – Any Variety
8. 1 Sealer of Chili Sauce
9. 1 Sealer of Salsa
10. 1 Sealer of Dill Beans
11. Pickled Eggs
12. Pickled Beets
13. Other
NOTE: 275 ml jar; no wax seal
Class BB: Jams and/or Jellies
Prize Money: 1st - $5; 2nd - $4; 3rd - $3
1. 1 Sealer of Strawberry Jam 7. 1 Sealer of Raspberry Jam
2. 1 Sealer of Red Pepper Jelly
3. 1 Sealer of any Other Fruit Jam
4. 1 Sealer of Raspberry Freezer Jam
5. 1 Sealer of Strawberry Freezer Jam
6. 1 Sealer of Marmalade
8. 1 Sealer of Maple Syrup
9. 1 Sealer of Honey
10. Eggs – White (12)
11. Eggs – Brown (12)
12. Eggs – Coloured (12)
13. Other
NOTE: Exhibits must be dropped of on Thursday August 22, 2024, from 7 pm to 9 pm or Friday August 23, 2024, until 12 pm.
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Flowers and Plants
Contact: Heather Lang 613-922-6699
**Only one exhibit per section per exhibitor**
Class S Cut-Flowers
Prize Money: 1st - $5; 2nd - $3; 3rd - $2
**Cut-flower entries must be grown by the Exhibitor**
1. Aster – 3 stems
2. Calendula – 3 stems
3. Coneflower – 3 stems
4. Cosmos – 3 stems
5. Dahlia – 3 blooms
6. Daisy – 3 stems
7. Gladiolus – 3 stems
8. Marigold – 3 stems
9. Rose – 1 bloom or stem
10. Rudbeckia – 3 stems
11. Sunflower – 3 stems
12. Zinnia – 3 blooms
13. Other cut-flower – 3 blooms or stems
Class T – Potted Plants (hanging or non-hanging)
Prize Money: 1st - $5; 2nd - $3; 3rd - $2
**Potted plants should be displayed in a complimentary pot or hanger for the species**
1. African Violet
2. Begonia
3. Cactus or Succulent
7. Spider Plant
8. Terrarium or Air Plant
9. Other Flowering Plant in bloom -
4. Fern – any type named
5. Geranium
10. Other Non-Flowering Plant6. Ivy named
Class U – Floral Arranging
Prize Money: see below
**Flowers in this class must be grown or foraged by the Exhibitor, or purchased from a LOCAL flower farmer. Arrangements will be judged on the design and creative use of fresh, in-season locally available flowers.**
1. Country-style Fresh Flower Arrangement in a Vintage Container
Prize Money: 1st - $20; 2nd - $10; 3rd - $5
2. Fresh Floral Centrepiece for Formal Dining Table or Event
Prize Money: 1st – 15; 2nd - $10; 3rd - $5
3. Design Challenge, Fresh Flowers – Mini Arrangement in Your Choice of Container
Prize Money: 1st - $10.00, 2nd - $5.00 & 3rd - $3.00
NOTE: Exhibits must be dropped of on Thursday August 22, 2024 from 7 pm to 9 pm or Friday August 23, 2024 until 12 pm
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Home Crafts
Contact: Heather Lang 613-922-6699
**All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor. All soiled, defaced or old work will be disqualified from prizes**
Class CC: Living Room and Dining Room Accessories
Prize Money: 1st - $5; 2nd - $3; 3rd - $2
1. Table Runner (quilted or sewn)
2. Table Cloth (crochet)
3. Table Doiley
4. Macrame Plant Hanger
5. Macrame Wall Hanging
6. Oil Painting
7. Acrylic Painting
8. Watercolour Painting
9. Other
Class DD: Children’s Wear
Prize Money: 1st - $5; 2nd - $3; 3rd - $2
1. Baby’s Bonnet & Sweater (2 piece) – crochet
2. Baby’s Bonnet & Sweater (2 piece) – knit
3. Child’s Sweater – crochet
4. Child’s Sweater – knit
5. Child’s Clothing
6. Toque/Hat
7. Mitts
8. Nightgown or Pyjamas
9. Slippers
10. Socks
11. Halloween Costume
12. Other
Class EE: Adult Wear
Prize Money: 1st - $5; 2nd - $3; 3rd - $2
1. Lady’s Sweater (crochet or knit)
2. Lady’s Slipper
3. Lady’s Skirt
4. Lady’s Blouse
5. Men’s Shirt
1. Afghan (knit)
2. Afghan (crochet)
3. Quilt – Pieced
4. Quilt – Applique
6. Vest
7. Halloween Costume
8. Nightgown or Pyjamas
9. Apron
10. Poncho – any style
11. Other
Class FF: Household Accessories
Prize Money: 1st - $5; 2nd - $3; 3rd - $2
5. Quilt – By Machine
6. Baby’s Afghan
7. Any Rug
8. Baby’s Quilt
9. Other
NOTE: Exhibits must be dropped of on Thursday August 22, 2024, from 7 pm to 9 pm or Friday August 23, 2024, until 12 pm
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1. Specimen of Needlepoint
2. Specimen of Ceramics
3. Specimen of Woodworking
Home Crafts
Contact: Heather Lang 613-922-6699
Class GG: Handcrafts
Prize Money: 1st - $5; 2nd - $3; 3rd - $2
4. Specimen of Woodcarving
5. Baby Quilt
6 Painted Board
7. Other
Class HH: Handcrafts
Prize Money: 1st - $5; 2nd - $3; 3rd - $2
1. Eucalyptus Decorative Craft
2. Stuffed Toy
6. Silk Flower Arrangement
7. Fairy Garden Display - on cardboard
3. Any Doll base, no bigger than 2’ x 2’base
4. Something Useful from Something Useless (1st - $6; 2nd - $5; 3rd - $4)
5. Dried Flower Arrangement
8. Other
NOTE: Exhibits must be dropped of on Thursday August 22, 2024, from 7 pm to 9 pm or Friday August 23, 2024, until 12 pm
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1. Picture of an Animal Family
Children’s Corner
Contact: Mary Lyn Brant 613-962-9187
Preschool
Prize Money: 1st - $3; 2nd - $2; 3rd - $1
5. Egg Carton Craft
2. Clay/Playdoh Animal 6. Pet Rock
3. Toilet Paper Roll Craft 7. Macaroni Art
4. Nature Art 8. New Item
Ages 4-5
Prize Money: 1st - $3; 2nd - $2; 3rd - $1
1. Picture of an Animal Family (any media) 6. Pet Rock
2. Clay/Playdoh Animal 7. Popsicle Stick Art
3. Toilet Paper Roll Craft 8. Cereal Art
4. Nature Art 9. Sponge Painting
5. Egg Carton Craft 10. New Item
Ages 6-7
Prize Money: 1st - $3; 2nd - $2; 3rd - $1
1. Picture of an Animal Family (any media) 7. Popsicle Stick Art
2. Clay/Playdoh Animal 8. Item Made from Recycled
3. Cereal Art
4. Nature Art
9. New Item
10. Special: Fairy Garden Display - on
5. Egg Carton Craft cardboard base, no bigger than 2’ x 2’
6. Pet Rock (1st - $6; 2nd – $5; 3rd - $4)
Ages 8-9
Prize Money: 1st - $3; 2nd - $2; 3rd - $1
1. Picture of an Animal Family (any media) 7. 3 Cookies (any type)
2. Homemade Flowers
8. Item Made from Recycled Materials
3. Homemade Bracelet 9. Cereal Box Monster
4. Nature Art 10. New Item
5. Homemade Card
11. Special: Fairy Garden Display – on
6. Canva Painting – Farm Theme cardboard base, no bigger than 2’ x 2’ (1st - $6; 2nd - $5; 3rd - $4)
NOTE: Exhibits must be dropped of on Thursday August 22, 2024, from 7 pm to 9 pm or Friday August 23, 2024, until 12 pm
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Children’s Corner
Contact: Mary Lyn Brant 613-962-9187
Ages 10-11-12
Prize Money: 1st - $3; 2nd - $2; 3rd - $1
1. Picture of an Animal Family (any media)
2. Canvas Painting (fall theme)
3. Homemade Jewellery
4. Leaf Art
5. Homemade Card
6. Homemade Mask
8. Item Made from Recycled Material
9. 3 Cookies (any type)
10. 3 Muffins (any type)
11. 3 Squares (any type)
12. New Item
13. Special: Farm Display – on cardboard
7. Homecraft – knitting, sewing, cross stitch etc. base, no bigger than 2’ x 2’ (1st - $6; 2nd - $5; 3rd - $4)
Youth Corner
Contact: Mary Lyn Brant 613-962-9187
Ages 13-19
Prize Money: 1st - $3; 2nd - $2; 3rd - $1
1. Picture of Agricultural Theme
2. Canvas Painting (fall theme)
3. Homemade Jewellery
4. Leaf Art
5. Homemade Card
6. Pencil Drawing
7. A Story / Poem (handwritten)
8. Item From Recycled Material
9. Woodwork /Carving
13. Homemade Mask
14. Stepping/Garden Stone
15. Homemade Bird Feeder
16. Homecraft – Knitting, Sewing
17. Decorated Cake (baked or fake)
18. 3 Cookies (any type)
19. 3 Muffins (any type)
20. 3 Squares (any type)
21. Special: Farm Display – on cardboard
10. Tye Dye T-Shirt base, no bigger than 2’ x 2’
11. Leatherwork – Any Item (1st - $6; 2nd - $5; 3rd - $4)
12. Christmas Ornament
22. Other
NOTE: Exhibits must be dropped of on Thursday August 22, 2024, from 7 pm to 9 pm or Friday August 23, 2024, until 12 pm.
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Old Fashion Adult & Children’s Games and Contests
There will be games and events for children and the young at heart. Come and have lots of fun and a chance to win a prize!
Contact: Patrick Murphy 613-396-5516
Children Under 5
Prize Money: 1st - $3; 2nd - $2; 3rd - $1
1.
Children 6 to 12 Years
Prize Money: 1st - $4; 2nd - $3; 3rd - $2
Adults 13 Years and Older
Prize Money: 1st - $5; 2nd - $4; 3rd - $3
NOTE: Exhibits must be dropped of on Thursday August 22, 2024, from 7 pm to 9 pm or Friday August 23, 2024, until 12 pm
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3 Legged Race
2. Water Balloon Toss
3. Shoe Kicking Contest
1. Bubble Gum Blowing
5. Wheelbarrow Race
2. Sack Racing
6. Shoe Kicking Contest
3. Water Balloon Toss
7. Nail Driving Contest
4. 3 Legged Race
8. Ski Team Race (2 people)
1. Bubble Gum Blowing
5. Wheelbarrow Race
2. Sack Racing
6. Shoe Kicking Contest
3. Water Balloon Toss
7. Nail Driving Contest
4. 3 Legged Race 8. Log Sawing Contest 9. Ski Team Race (2 people)