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CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS CLASS 56

TO REGISTER PLEASE FOLOW THIS LINK www.assistexpo.ca/oronofair

September 7th – 10th , 2023
Chairpersons: Christa Lugtenburg 905 983-5555 and Donna Scott 905 983-5026
Committee: Penny MacDonald 905 983-5971; Joan Moffat 905 983-9561; Heather Morton 905 623-1114; Suzanne Robinson 905 9873805;

Lynn Rodd 905 786-2052; Peggy Blaschke 905 983-5408; Mary Clapdorp 905-440-5563; Charlene Perrin 905 439-5272;

Betty Charland 905 983-9922; Stephanie Lugtenburg 905 410-4759; April Perrin

Rules and Regulations:
(NOTE TIMES)
1. Articles to be delivered to the committee in the arena by Wednesday, September 6th between 6pm – 8pm or Thursday, September 7th between 8am – 10am.
2. Judging to start Thursday, September 7th, 10:30am.
3. Entries MUST remain until pickup time at 4:00pm, Sunday September 10th.
4. Committee will not be responsible for entries left after the fair.
5. Entries must have exhibitor tags attached.
6. Judges will disqualify all SOILED OR OLD WORK.
7. A fourth prize will be given if there are more than six entries in a category.
8. Judging will be done according to Homecraft Judging Standards for Ontario Fairs.
9. The Committee will not be responsible for damage or theft of any exhibit.
10. ONLY ONE ENTRY MAY BE EXHIBITED FOR EACH SECTION OF THIS CLASS.

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 324 inches measured on the perimeter.
Quilts Section 1 and 3 MUST be made and quilted by the exhibitor.
Prizes: $10.00, $8.00, $6.00, $4.00
1. Quilt, any style, hand quilted (minimum of 324 inches)
2. Quilt, hand quilted (smaller than 324 inches but not a crib quilt)
QUILT SPECIAL
Top Quilt Grand Prize in Section 1.
Prize: $25.00, sponsored by Carol Bailey, in memory of Eileen Billings.
QUILT SPECIAL
Top Quilt in Section 3.
Prize: $20.00, sponsored by the Ganaraska Quilt Guild.
3. Quilt, made and machine quilted by exhibitor (minimum of 324 inches)
4. Quilt, machine quilted (324 inches or more)
5. Quilt, machine quilted (smaller than 324 inches but not a crib quilt)
6. Quilt, Rag
7. Quilt, top only (can be entered again when quilted)
8. Quilt, any size, tied
9a. Afghan – knit
9b. Afghan – crochet
10. Quilt, any size, with an Agriculture Theme
11. Crib Quilt – pieced or appliqued
12a. Crib Afghan – knit
12b. Crib Afghan – crochet
KITCHEN ACCESSORIES
Prizes: $3.00, $2.50, $2.00, $1.50
13. Tea Cozy
14. A hand embroidered item
15. Table Runner
16. A pair of potholders
17. Table Runner – St. Patrick’s Day Theme
18. Hot Mat, Fabric
19. A pair of place mats, material
20. Oven Door Towel
21. Soup Cozy
22. Adult Bib
SPECIAL MOST POINTS IN SECTION 6 – 22
Prize: Gift, sponsored by Christa Lugtenburg,
Creative Strands 40 Cobbledick Street, Orono.
SPECIAL
23. Painted Barn Quilt Block on Wood, No larger than 18×24 inches
Prizes: $10.00, $8.00, $5.00, $3.00
Sponsored by: B and J Moffat
WEARING APPAREL
Section 24-53 can be any size, child or adult,
unless specified. All articles must be clean and not entered previously at the fair.
Prizes: $4.00, $3.00, $2.00, $1.50
24a. Child’s Dress – fabric
24b. Child’s Dress – knit or crochet
25. Sleep wear
26. Ladies Dress
27. Shorts or pants
28. Skirt
29. Shacket
30. Hoodie
31. Shirt with collar
32. Shirt with no collar
33. A drooling bib
34. An article of pet apparel
35. Socks – dress
36. Socks – work
37. Shawl, wrap, shrug
38. Scarf – crochet
39. Scarf – hand knit
40. Cowl
41. Babies Set, knit or crochet, bonnet and sweater
42. Infant Sleep Sack
43. Pullover, child’s, hand knit or crochet
44. Cardigan, child’s, hand knit or crochet
45. Pullover, adult, hand knit
46. Poncho
47. Cardigan, adult, hand knit
48. Tunisian crochet Article
49a. Headgear – knit
49b. Headgear – crochet
50. Mitts or Gloves, knit
51. Any other garment not listed
52. Slippers, knit
53. Slippers, crochet
SPECIAL
Most points in Section 1 – 53
Prize: $30.00 gift certificate, sponsored by
Soper Creek Yarns
5301 Main Street, Orono. 905 983-5553
CRAFTS
Exhibits to be hung must include necessary parts.
54. Pin Cushion
55. Hair Accessory
56. Christmas Stocking, handcrafted
57. Article of Rug Hooking
58. Article of hand felting
59. Article with Canadian theme, fabric
60. Machine embroidery item
61. Article of Counted Cross Stitch
62. Advent Calendar
63. Scrapbooking – a single page
64. Button Art
65. 3 different quilt blocks
66. Fingerless gloves or mitts
67. Handcrafted Tote Bag
68. Wall Hanging – machine or hand quilted, ready to hang
69. Wall Hanging – any other style, ready to hang
70. Halloween item
71. Cosmetic bag
72. Macrame Article, not to exceed 18 inches
73. Decorated wreath or hoop
74. A gift bag
75. Child’s stuffed toy, not to exceed 18 inches
76. Doll clothing knit or crochet, on doll, not to exceed 18 inches
77. Resin Art, coasters, a pair
78. Handmade unique party invitation
79. Garden Art
80. Hand spun skein of yarn
81. Something new and useful from something old (explanation attached)
82. Decorative pillow
83. Handcrafted Jewellery, in a Ziplock bag
84. Small Christmas tree decoration
SPECIAL
85. An Article created from hand spun yarn
Prizes: $7.00, $5.00, $3.00, sponsored by
Durham Hand Spinning Guild
BONNIE REID MEMORIAL AWARD
Most points in Craft Section 54 – 84
Prize: $30.00, sponsored by Gracie Robertson
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.
Prizes: $3.00, $2.50, $2.00, $1.50
86. Decorated Flip Flops
87. Button Art
88. Decorated Flowerpot
89. A scene created in a Mason jar
90. A stuffy, handmade, no larger than 12 inches
91. Tote Bag
92. Small novelty item for a Christmas Bazaar
93. Handcrafted Jewellery – in a Ziplock bag
94. Pillowcase
95. Picture Frame, handmade and decorated
96. String Art, not to exceed 18 inches
97. Paperclip bookmark
98. Decorated Ball Cap
99. Scrapbooking, single page
100. Garden Art
101. Something new and useful from something old, with explanation attached no larger than 12 inches
102. Knit or Crochet Article
103. Painted Rock, Theme: Kindness (size 6-8 inches)
104. Dryer lint monster
105. Handmade greeting card
106. Craft of your choice not listed above
JUNIOR SPECIAL
107. Quilt – not to exceed single size
Prizes: $10.00, $6.00, $4.00, sponsored by
Ganaraska Quilt Guild
JUNIOR SPECIALS
‘Judges Choice’ of outstanding workmanship.
Prize: “Rosette” and $10.00, sponsored by
Portable Grandstand Rentals, Bowmanville
Exhibitor with the most points in section 86- 106
Prize: $30.00, sponsored by
Portable Grandstand Rentals, Bowmanville
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: $3.00, $2.50, $2.00, $1.50
108. Handknit article
109. Unique party invitation
110. Crochet article
111. Sewing article
112. Upcycle (recycle, repurpose) anything
113. Macrame – not to exceed 18 inches
114. Christmas ornament
115. Scrapbooking – single page
116. Tote bag/Market bag
117. Painted Rock, Theme: Kindness (size 6-8 inches)
118. Seniors Quilt Special
A collection of 3 quilt blocks
Prizes: $10.00, $6.00, $4.00, sponsored by Ganaraska Quilt Guild
SENIOR CITIZEN’S SPECIAL
Most points in Senior’s section 108- 117
Prize: $20.00, sponsored by Penny McDonald
CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS SPECIAL
Most points in entire Cultural Expressions Division
Prize: $25.00, in memory of Murray Charland, sponsored by the Charland Family
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