SEPTEMBER 10th to 13th 2026 - Phone: (905) 983-9510 - Email: [email protected]
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CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS CLASS 56

2026 EXHITBITOR SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE

Entries to be postmarked by Saturday, August 29th or emailed to [email protected] no later than midnight on August 31st. Electronic entry submission is available at www.assistexpo.ca/orono-fair. Online entries will shut down at midnight on August 31st, and late entries for most classes (excluding animals) will not be accepted. In-person drop off during fair week will not be accepted either, we kindly ask that you enter online, email or mail in your entries.

Our Office Administrator will be available in the portable building on the grounds from 10am – 2pm, Saturday, August 29th and Sunday, August 30 for last-minute drop-offs of paper copy entries.

CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS CLASS 56

TO REGISTER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK www.assistexpo.ca/oronofair

Chairpersons:  Christa Lugtenburg 905-983-5555
Committee:  Stephanie Lugtenburg 905-410-4759; Mary Clapdorp 905-440-5563;
Donna Scott 905-983-5026; Joan Moffat 905-983-9561; Peggy Blaschke 905-983-5408;
April Perrin-Verrydt 905-926-2904; Heather Morton 905-623-1114; Heather Olynyk 905-242-1065; Suzanne Robinson 905-987-3805; Cindy Turner 905-242-9582;  
Charlene Perrin 905-439-5272; Jane Robertson 905-260-4478; Betty Charland 905-983-9922

Rules and Regulations:
(NOTE DATES & TIMES)
1. Articles to be delivered to the committee in the arena by Wednesday September 9th between 6pm – 8pm or Thursday September 10th between 8am – 10am.
2. Judging to start Thursday September 10th at 10:30am.
3. Entries MUST remain until pickup time at 4:15pm on Sunday September 13th.
4. Committee will not be responsible for entries left after the designated pickup time at the end of the fair.
5. Entries must have exhibitor tags attached.

  1. Judging will be done according to Homecraft Judging Standards for Ontario Fairs (OAAS).
    7. Judges will DISQUALIFY all SOILED or OLD WORK.
    8. For each section, a fourth prize will only be awarded if there are more than six entries in that section.
    9. The Committee will not be responsible for damage or theft of any exhibit.
  2. NO DISPLAY PROPS – EXAMPLES: HEAD FORMS, SOCK FORMS, ETC.
    11.ONLY ONE ENTRY PER MEMBER MAY BE EXHIBITED FOR EACH SECTION OF THIS CLASS.
  3. Cultural Expressions Entries must not have been previously entered in past Orono Fairs.

Annual “Champion Quilt Competition”
Please read instructions: The winner from Section 1 and 3 will be eligible for competition at the District Level and must be a minimum of 280 inches measured on the perimeter.
Quilts Section 1 and 3 MUST be made and quilted by the exhibitor.  

Optional: Quilters are encouraged to include a photo of their quilt for display purposes.
Prizes: $20.00, $16.00, $12.00, $8.00

 

QUILT SPECIAL

  1. Quilt, Any Style, Hand Quilted by Exhibitor (minimum of 280 inches)
    Prize: $25.00 – Sponsored by Carol Bailey, in memory of Eileen Billings
  2. Quilt, Hand Quilted (smaller than 280 inches but not a crib quilt)


QUILT SPECIAL
3. Quilt – Made and Machine Quilted by Exhibitor (Minimum of 280 Inches)
Prize: $20.00 – Sponsored by the Ganaraska Quilt Guild

  1. Quilt – Machine Quilted (280 Inches or More)
  2. Quilt – Machine Quilted (Smaller Than 280 Inches, But Not a Crib Quilt)

QUILT SPECIAL

Most points in Sections 1 – 5

Prize: $50.00 Gift Certificate – Sponsored by Annie’s Quilt Shop

  1. Quilt – Rag
    7. Quilt – Top Only (Can Be Entered Again When Quilted)
    8. Quilt – Any Size – With an Agriculture Theme
    9. Crib Quilt – Pieced or Appliqued
  2. Afghan – Knit
    11. Afghan – Crochet
    12. Crib Afghan – Knit
    13. Crib Afghan – Crochet

HOUSEHOLD LINENS
Prizes: $6.00, $5.00, $4.00, $3.00

 

  1. Mug Rug
    15. Hand Embroidered Item
    16. Table Runner
    17. Pair of Potholders
    18. Table Runner – Garden Theme
    19. Hot Mat – Fabric
    20. Pair of Place Mats – Material
    21. Oven Door Towel
    22. Soup Cozy – Single
    23. Apron

SPECIAL MOST POINTS IN SECTION 6 – 23
Prize: Gift – Sponsored by Creative Strands

SPECIAL
24. Painted Barn Quilt Block on Wood – No larger than 20×20 inches painted area
Prizes: $20.00, $15.00, $10.00, $5.00 – Sponsored by B and J Moffat

 

WEARING APPAREL
Section 25 – 56 can be any size, child or adult, unless specified.

All articles must be clean and not entered previously at the fair.
Prizes: $8.00, $6.00, $4.00, $3.00

 

  1. Child’s Dress – Fabric
    26. Child’s Dress – Knit or Crochet
    27. Sleep Wear
    28. Ladies Dress
    29. Shorts or Pants
    30. Skirt
    31. Lounge Pants
    32. Hoodie
    33. Shirt with Collar
    34. Shirt with No Collar
    35. Fabric Hat
    36. Article of Pet Apparel
    37. Socks – Dress
    38. Socks – Work
    39. Shawl, Wrap or Shrug
    40. Scarf – Crochet
    41. Scarf – Hand Knit
    42. Cowl
    43. Babies Set – Knit or Crochet, Bonnet & Sweater
    44. Drooling Bib
    45. Pullover – Child’s – Hand Knit or Crochet
    46. Cardigan – Child’s – Hand Knit or Crochet
    47. Pullover – Adult – Hand Knit
    48. Poncho
    49. Cardigan – Adult – Hand knit
    50. Tunisian Crochet Article
    51. Headgear – Knit
    52. Headgear – Crochet
    53. Mitts or Gloves – Knit
    54. Any Other Garment Not Listed
    55. Slippers – Knit
    56. Slippers – Crochet

SPECIAL
Most points in Section 1 – 56
Prize: Gift – Sponsored by Soper Creek Yarn

 

CRAFTS

EXHIBITS THAT REQUIRE HANGING MUST INCLUDE NECESSARY PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Prizes: $8.00, $6.00, $4.00, $3.00


  1.  Pin Cushion
    58. Hair Accessory
    59. Christmas Stocking – Handcrafted
    60. Article of Rug Hooking
    61. Article of Hand Felting
    62. Article with Canadian Theme – Fabric
    63. Machine Embroidery Item
    64. Article of Counted Cross Stitch
    65. 3D Needle Felting Article
    66. Scrapbooking – Single Page
    67. Button Art
    68. 3 Different Quilt Blocks
    69. Punch Needle Embroidery
    70. Handcrafted Tote Bag – with Minimum 3 Pockets
    71. Wall Hanging – Machine or Hand Quilted – Ready to Hang
    72. Wall Hanging – Any Other Style – Ready to Hang
    73. Halloween Item
    74. Cosmetic Bag
    75. Diamond Art – Not to Exceed 18 Inches
    76. Decorated Wreath or Hoop
    77. Gift Bag
    78. Child’s Stuffed Toy – Not to Exceed 9 Inches
    79. Doll clothing knit or crochet – On doll – Not to Exceed 18 Inches
    80. Resin Art – No Larger Than 12 Inches
    81. Handmade Unique Party Invitation
    82. Garden Art
    83. Hand Spun Skein of Yarn
    84. Something New & Useful from Something Old (With Explanation Attached)
    85. Decorative Pillow
    86. Handcrafted Jewellery – In a Ziplock Bag
    87. Small Christmas Tree Decoration

BONNIE REID MEMORIAL AWARD
Most points in Craft Section 57 – 87
Prize: $30.00 – Sponsored by Grace Robertson

 

CRAFT SPECIAL
88. Article Created from Hand Spun Yarn
Prizes: $7.00, $5.00, $3.00 – Sponsored by Durham Hand Spinning Guild

 

JUNIOR SECTION
Open to youth 17 & under. No membership fee required but must fill out entry form and receive exhibitor number and tag(s) from fair office.


Grades 6 and Under

Prizes: $6.00, $5.00, $4.00, $3.00
89. Button Art

  1. Decorated Flowerpot
  2. Handcrafted Beaded Bracelet – In a Ziplock Bag
  3. Picture Frame – Handmade and Decorated
  4. Paperclip Bookmark
  5. Decorated Ball Cap
  6. Halloween Mask – Can Use Plain Mask as Base
  7. Mosaic Art – Using Coloured Pasta on Paper Plate
  8. Painted Rock – Canadian Theme (size 6-8 inches)
  9. Soap Stone Carving – Using 1 Bar of Soap

JUNIOR SPECIAL (GRADE 6 & UNDER)
‘Judges Choice’ of outstanding workmanship – Grades 6 and Under.
Prize: “Rosette” and $10.00 – Sponsored by Portable Grandstand Rentals, Bowmanville

Grades 7 to 12

Prizes: $6.00, $5.00, $4.00, $3.00

  1. Decorated Flip Flops
  2. Scene Created in a Mason Jar
  3. Stuffy – Handmade – No Larger Than 12 Inches
  4. Tote Bag – with Pocket
  5. Small Novelty Item For a Christmas Bazaar
  6. Pillowcase
  7. String Art – Not to Exceed 18 Inches
  8. Diamond Art – Not to Exceed 18 Inches
  9. Knit or Crochet Article
  10. Handmade Greeting Card
  11. Mosaic Art – Maximum 8.5 x 11 Inches

Exhibitor with the most points in section 99 – 109 (Grades 7 to 12)
Prize: $30.00 – Sponsored by Portable Grandstand Rentals, Bowmanville


JUNIOR SPECIAL – Grade 12 and Under
110. Quilt – Not to Exceed Single Bed Size
Prizes: $10.00, $6.00, $4.00 – Sponsored by Ganaraska Quilt Guild

 

SENIOR CITIZENS
Open to men and women 60 years and over. No membership fee required but must fill out entry form and receive exhibitor number and tag(s) from fair office.
Prizes: $6.00, $5.00, $4.00, $3.00
111. Handknit Article
112. Handmade Greeting Card
113. Crochet Article
114. Sewing Article
115. Upcycle (Recycle, Repurpose) Anything
116. Diamond Art – Not to Exceed 18 Inches

  1. Christmas Ornament
    118. Adult Colouring Page – Single Page
    119. Tote Bag / Market Bag
    120. Article With “Big Stitch” Hand Quilting

SENIOR CITIZENS SPECIAL
Most points in Seniors section 111 – 120
Prize: $25.00 – Sponsored by Mary Clapdorp

 

SENIORS QUILT SPECIAL
121. A Collection of 3 Quilt Blocks
Prizes: $10.00, $6.00, $4.00 – Sponsored by Ganaraska Quilt Guild

 

CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS SPECIAL
Most points in entire Cultural Expressions Class 56 Division
Prize: $25.00 – Sponsored by the Charland Family – In Memory of Murray Charland

JUDGES CHOICE QUILT ART
Outstanding workmanship in Fabric Art
Prize: $20.00 – Sponsored by Ganaraska Quilt Guild

 

JUDGES CHOICE
Outstanding workmanship in Quilting
Prize: $20.00 – Sponsored by Ganaraska Quilt Guild