Grain, Hay, Vegetables and Fruit

The Lincoln Agricultural Society proudly presents:

THE LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR

September 10 to 12, 2010

Niagara's Finest Agricultural Show Case

THE LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR - SEPTEMBER 10 TO 12, 2010

GRAIN, HAY, VEGETABLES AND FRUIT

Grain | Garden Produce | Niagara Fruit

Sponsored jointly by Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food

and the Lincoln Agricultural Society

Chair: Jim McMillan (905)563-7749

Committee: Bruce Robinson, Dave & Pat Sauer

ADDITIONAL RULES:

Please refer to General Rules and Regulations of the Lincoln County Fair. (See Pg 11)
An entry fee of 10% will be deducted from prize money won unless otherwise stated.
Exhibits to be placed in designated areas from 2 to 9 pm on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Judging will commence at 9am on Thursday, September 10 in all sections.
Display containers will be provided by the Lincoln Agricultural Society for small grains, soybeans, grass seed, silage, potato pyramids and vegetable collection displays.
Exhibits to be products of the current year (unless otherwise stated). Exhibits must meet qualifications or be disqualified.

Entry forms

GRAINS & HAY

Prizes for Classes 600 to 632:

1st - $10, 2nd - $8, 3rd - $6, 4th - $4

Class Description

SMALL GRAINS

Winter wheat, named, 4 litres
Soft red wheat, named, 4 litres
Hard red Spring wheat, named, 4 litres
Tow row barley, named, 4 litres
Six row barley, named, 4 litres
White oats, named, 1 litre
Sheaf of oats, named, min 3” diameter at band
Sheaf of barley, named, min 3” diameter at band
Sheaf of wheat, named, min 3” diameter at band

GRASS SEED

Alfalfa seed, named, 1 litre
Red Clover seed, named, 1 litre
Trefoil seed, named, 1 litre
Timothy seed, named, 1 litre

CORN

Shelled corn, named, 4 litres (2008 crop accepted)
Ear corn, named, 6 ears
Sweet corn, named, 6 ears
Flint corn, named, 6 ears
Grain corn, named, 4 stalks, roots removed, cob exposed
Silage corn, named, 4 stalks, roots removed, cob exposed
Corn silage, 4 litres

SOY BEANS

Soybeans, 6 plants, roots attached
Soybeans, 4 litres (2008 crop accepted)

SUNFLOWERS

Sunflower – largest single head

BALED HAY – One flake with 2 twine ties, 10” to 12” thick

First cut of alfalfa hay
Second cut of alfalfa hay
First cut mixed hay, at least 50% legume
First cut trefoil hay
First red clover hay
Second cut red clover hay
Commercial horse hay – judged on colour, freedom from dust and mixture content

SILAGE

Corn silage, 4 litres
Haylage, 4 litres

SHOW SHEAVES OF GRAIN

All Sheaves must be at least 6” at the band and mounted on a self-supporting stand
Prizes: 1st - $150, 2nd - $75, 3rd - $50, 4th - $25

Sheaf of oats, named
Sheaf of wheat, named
Sheaf of barley, named
ONTARIO WHEAT DISPLAY -WHEAT AND ITS USES
- Area provided: 2 ½ feet deep by 4 feet wide
- Prizes: 1st - $100, 2nd - $75, 3rd - $50, 4th - $25
- Display must contain:
1. Sheaf of wheat, must be 6 inches in diameter at band.
2. Container of growing wheat and eight other Ontario wheat-related products.
JIM McMILLAN & FAMILY SPECIAL

Champion Grains & Hay Exhibitor
Winner to be determined by best aggregate score based on 3 points for 1st place, 2 points for 2nd place, 1 point for 3rd place in classes 600 to 636 (No entry necessary) Prize - $150

GARDEN PRODUCE

BEETS: PLATE DISPLAY

Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2

Long Blood, 1
Pickling

BEANS: 1 LITRE BASKET

Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2

Snap wax or yellow pod
Snap green pod
String green pod

Class Description

CARROTS: PLATE OF 4, with 2 cm of green top

Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2

Long type, a.v.
Short blunt type

Prizes: 1st $10 2nd $7 3rd $5 4th $3

Largest by weight

CABBAGE: PLATE DISPLAY, 1 head, lightly trimmed

Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2

Green, a.v.
Red, a.v.

Prizes: 1st $10 2nd $7 3rd $5 4th $3

Largest by weight, a.v.

CUCUMBER, PLATE DISPLAY

Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2

English seedless type
Slicing type
Pickling type, 1 litre basket

Prizes: 1st $10 2nd $7 3rd $5 4th $3

Longest, a.v.

PARSNIPS, PLATE DISPLAY

Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2

Short, a.v., 4
Long, a.v., 4

LETTUCE, PLATE DISPLAY

Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2

Leaf, 1, root attached
Swiss Chard, 1, root attached

BRUSSEL SPROUTS

Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2

1 litre basket

Prizes: 1st $10 2nd $7 3rd $5 4th $3

Plant with most sprouts

ONIONS, PLATE DISPLAY (do not peel)

Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2

White, 6
Red, 6
Spanish, 6

Prizes: 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $15 4th $10

1 metre rope of onions, a.v.

Prizes: 1st $10 2nd $7.50 3rd $5 4th $3

Collection of 4 varieties, named

SQUASH EXHIBIT, 2 (do not wax)

Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2

Butternut
Golden Hubbard
Green Hubbard
Blue or Grey Hubbard, warted or smooth
Acorn or Pepper
Buttercup
Sweet Potato Squash
Turks Turbin
Spaghetti
Zucchini, table size

GOURDS

Prizes: 1st $10 2nd $8 3rd $6 4th $4

Collection of 6 varieties, named, small type
Collection of 6 varieties, named, large type

PUMPKINS

Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2

Pie, round, 2
Mini, not over 3½” in diameter
Field, 2 matched specimens

Prizes: 1st $10 2nd $8 3rd $6 4th $5

Largest field by weight (not a giant variety)

RUTABAGAS

Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2

Swede, 1

PEPPERS, PLATE DISPLAY OF 4

Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2

Sweet green, bell
Sweet green, pointed
Sweet red, bell
Sweet red, pointed
Hot finger
Banana
Pimento, red
Pimento, green

Prizes: 1st $10 2nd $8 3rd $6 4th $4

Pepper collection, 4 varieties, named

TOMATOES, PLATE DISPLAY OF 4

Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2

Cluster tomatoes, 2 clusters
Field tomatoes
Garden or greenhouse tomatoes

Prizes: 1st $10 2nd $8 3rd $6 4th $4

Largest tomato, 1, measured
Tomatoes, a.v. named 4 litre basket

Class Description

POTATOES, 4 LITRE BASKET

Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2

Yukon Gold
A.O.V., white
A.O.V., red

Prizes: 1st $20 2nd $15 3rd $10 4th $5

Pyramid of yellow-fleshed potatoes, 18” square base (base provided by LAS)
Pyramid of white potatoes, 18” square base (base provided by LAS)
Pyramid of red potatoes, 18” square base (base provided by LAS)

OTHER VEGETABLES, PLATE DISPLAY

Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2

Parsley, 2 heads
Chives, 6 planted
Herbs, A.O.V., 4
Eggplant, 2
Garlic, 6

Prizes: 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $15 4th $10

Garlic, 1 metre rope

Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2

Freak Vegetable
Vegetable, A.O.V. not in list

VEGETABLE COLLECTIONS, BOX DISPLAY

Prizes: 1st $15 2nd $10 3rd $5

Large vegetable collection, min 10 varieties, in 2 ft sq frame supplied
Collection of 5 carrots, 5 beets, 5 onions
Collection of squash, 6 varieties, 1 each, named

SQUASH OR PUMPKIN

Prizes: 1st $150 2nd $100 3rd $50 4th $25

Heaviest squash or pumpkin (entries showing signs of deterioration will not be accepted)

NIAGARA FRUIT

Note: Varieties of fruit which have not ripened are also eligible for entry.

Prizes: 1st - $10, 2nd - $8, 3rd - $5, 4th - $3

APPLES

Macintosh, 5
Ida Red, 5
Red Delicious, 5
Northern Spy, 5
Courtland, 5
Spartan, 5
Empire, 5
A.O.V., named, 5

PLUMS

Blue, 9
A.O.V. named, 9

PEARS

Bartlett, 5
Bosc, 5
A.O.V, named, 5

PEACHES

Red Haven, 5
A.O.V., named, 5

GRAPES (Sponsored by Grape Growers of Ontario)

Fredonia, 4 clusters
Niagara, 4 clusters
White French Hybrid, named, 4 clusters
Blue French Hybrid, named, 4 clusters
Himrod, 4 clusters
Sovereign Coronation, 4 clusters
A.O.V., named, 4 clusters
Heaviest bunch of grapes
JIM McMILLAN & FAMILY SPECIAL – Champion Fruits & Garden Produce Exhibitor

Winner to be determined by best aggregate score based on 3 points for 1st place, 2 points for 2nd place, 1 point for 3rd place in Classes 700 to 798 (No entry necessary) Prize: $200

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	THE LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR - SEPTEMBER 10 TO 12, 2010
	GRAIN, HAY, VEGETABLES AND FRUIT
	Grain \| Garden Produce \| Niagara Fruit
	Sponsored jointly by Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Lincoln Agricultural Society
	Chair: Jim McMillan (905)563-7749 Committee: Bruce Robinson, Dave & Pat Sauer
	ADDITIONAL RULES: Please refer to General Rules and Regulations of the Lincoln County Fair. (See Pg 11) An entry fee of 10% will be deducted from prize money won unless otherwise stated. Exhibits to be placed in designated areas from 2 to 9 pm on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Judging will commence at 9am on Thursday, September 10 in all sections. Display containers will be provided by the Lincoln Agricultural Society for small grains, soybeans, grass seed, silage, potato pyramids and vegetable collection displays. Exhibits to be products of the current year (unless otherwise stated). Exhibits must meet qualifications or be disqualified.
	Entry forms

	GRAINS & HAY
	Prizes for Classes 600 to 632: 1st - $10, 2nd - $8, 3rd - $6, 4th - $4
	Class Description SMALL GRAINS Winter wheat, named, 4 litres Soft red wheat, named, 4 litres Hard red Spring wheat, named, 4 litres Tow row barley, named, 4 litres Six row barley, named, 4 litres White oats, named, 1 litre Sheaf of oats, named, min 3” diameter at band Sheaf of barley, named, min 3” diameter at band Sheaf of wheat, named, min 3” diameter at band GRASS SEED Alfalfa seed, named, 1 litre Red Clover seed, named, 1 litre Trefoil seed, named, 1 litre Timothy seed, named, 1 litre CORN Shelled corn, named, 4 litres (2008 crop accepted) Ear corn, named, 6 ears Sweet corn, named, 6 ears Flint corn, named, 6 ears Grain corn, named, 4 stalks, roots removed, cob exposed Silage corn, named, 4 stalks, roots removed, cob exposed Corn silage, 4 litres
	SOY BEANS Soybeans, 6 plants, roots attached Soybeans, 4 litres (2008 crop accepted) SUNFLOWERS Sunflower – largest single head BALED HAY – One flake with 2 twine ties, 10” to 12” thick First cut of alfalfa hay Second cut of alfalfa hay First cut mixed hay, at least 50% legume First cut trefoil hay First red clover hay Second cut red clover hay Commercial horse hay – judged on colour, freedom from dust and mixture content SILAGE Corn silage, 4 litres Haylage, 4 litres SHOW SHEAVES OF GRAIN All Sheaves must be at least 6” at the band and mounted on a self-supporting stand Prizes: 1st - $150, 2nd - $75, 3rd - $50, 4th - $25 Sheaf of oats, named Sheaf of wheat, named Sheaf of barley, named ONTARIO WHEAT DISPLAY -WHEAT AND ITS USES Area provided: 2 ½ feet deep by 4 feet wide Prizes: 1st - $100, 2nd - $75, 3rd - $50, 4th - $25 Display must contain: Sheaf of wheat, must be 6 inches in diameter at band. Container of growing wheat and eight other Ontario wheat-related products. JIM McMILLAN & FAMILY SPECIAL Champion Grains & Hay Exhibitor Winner to be determined by best aggregate score based on 3 points for 1st place, 2 points for 2nd place, 1 point for 3rd place in classes 600 to 636 (No entry necessary) Prize - $150

	GARDEN PRODUCE
	BEETS: PLATE DISPLAY Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2 Long Blood, 1 Pickling BEANS: 1 LITRE BASKET Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2 Snap wax or yellow pod Snap green pod String green pod Class Description CARROTS: PLATE OF 4, with 2 cm of green top Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2 Long type, a.v. Short blunt type Prizes: 1st $10 2nd $7 3rd $5 4th $3 Largest by weight CABBAGE: PLATE DISPLAY, 1 head, lightly trimmed Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2 Green, a.v. Red, a.v. Prizes: 1st $10 2nd $7 3rd $5 4th $3 Largest by weight, a.v. CUCUMBER, PLATE DISPLAY Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2 English seedless type Slicing type Pickling type, 1 litre basket Prizes: 1st $10 2nd $7 3rd $5 4th $3 Longest, a.v. PARSNIPS, PLATE DISPLAY Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2 Short, a.v., 4 Long, a.v., 4 LETTUCE, PLATE DISPLAY Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2 Leaf, 1, root attached Swiss Chard, 1, root attached BRUSSEL SPROUTS Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2 1 litre basket Prizes: 1st $10 2nd $7 3rd $5 4th $3 Plant with most sprouts ONIONS, PLATE DISPLAY (do not peel) Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2 White, 6 Red, 6 Spanish, 6 Prizes: 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $15 4th $10 1 metre rope of onions, a.v. Prizes: 1st $10 2nd $7.50 3rd $5 4th $3 Collection of 4 varieties, named SQUASH EXHIBIT, 2 (do not wax) Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2 Butternut Golden Hubbard Green Hubbard Blue or Grey Hubbard, warted or smooth Acorn or Pepper Buttercup Sweet Potato Squash Turks Turbin Spaghetti Zucchini, table size GOURDS Prizes: 1st $10 2nd $8 3rd $6 4th $4 Collection of 6 varieties, named, small type Collection of 6 varieties, named, large type PUMPKINS Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2 Pie, round, 2 Mini, not over 3½” in diameter Field, 2 matched specimens Prizes: 1st $10 2nd $8 3rd $6 4th $5 Largest field by weight (not a giant variety) RUTABAGAS Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2 Swede, 1 PEPPERS, PLATE DISPLAY OF 4 Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2 Sweet green, bell Sweet green, pointed Sweet red, bell Sweet red, pointed Hot finger Banana Pimento, red Pimento, green Prizes: 1st $10 2nd $8 3rd $6 4th $4 Pepper collection, 4 varieties, named TOMATOES, PLATE DISPLAY OF 4 Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2 Cluster tomatoes, 2 clusters Field tomatoes Garden or greenhouse tomatoes Prizes: 1st $10 2nd $8 3rd $6 4th $4 Largest tomato, 1, measured Tomatoes, a.v. named 4 litre basket Class Description POTATOES, 4 LITRE BASKET Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2 Yukon Gold A.O.V., white A.O.V., red Prizes: 1st $20 2nd $15 3rd $10 4th $5 Pyramid of yellow-fleshed potatoes, 18” square base (base provided by LAS) Pyramid of white potatoes, 18” square base (base provided by LAS) Pyramid of red potatoes, 18” square base (base provided by LAS) OTHER VEGETABLES, PLATE DISPLAY Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2 Parsley, 2 heads Chives, 6 planted Herbs, A.O.V., 4 Eggplant, 2 Garlic, 6 Prizes: 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $15 4th $10 Garlic, 1 metre rope Prizes: 1st $5 2nd $4 3rd $3 4th $2 Freak Vegetable Vegetable, A.O.V. not in list VEGETABLE COLLECTIONS, BOX DISPLAY Prizes: 1st $15 2nd $10 3rd $5 Large vegetable collection, min 10 varieties, in 2 ft sq frame supplied Collection of 5 carrots, 5 beets, 5 onions Collection of squash, 6 varieties, 1 each, named SQUASH OR PUMPKIN Prizes: 1st $150 2nd $100 3rd $50 4th $25 Heaviest squash or pumpkin (entries showing signs of deterioration will not be accepted)

	NIAGARA FRUIT
	Note: Varieties of fruit which have not ripened are also eligible for entry. Prizes: 1st - $10, 2nd - $8, 3rd - $5, 4th - $3 APPLES Macintosh, 5 Ida Red, 5 Red Delicious, 5 Northern Spy, 5 Courtland, 5 Spartan, 5 Empire, 5 A.O.V., named, 5 PLUMS Blue, 9 A.O.V. named, 9 PEARS Bartlett, 5 Bosc, 5 A.O.V, named, 5 PEACHES Red Haven, 5 A.O.V., named, 5 GRAPES (Sponsored by Grape Growers of Ontario) Fredonia, 4 clusters Niagara, 4 clusters White French Hybrid, named, 4 clusters Blue French Hybrid, named, 4 clusters Himrod, 4 clusters Sovereign Coronation, 4 clusters A.O.V., named, 4 clusters Heaviest bunch of grapes JIM McMILLAN & FAMILY SPECIAL – Champion Fruits & Garden Produce Exhibitor Winner to be determined by best aggregate score based on 3 points for 1st place, 2 points for 2nd place, 1 point for 3rd place in Classes 700 to 798 (No entry necessary) Prize: $200