Class 56 – Culinary Arts
Chairperson: Marie Hall 519-776-6073
** Please note Section numbers have changed **
Exhibits to be in place by 9:00 pm Wednesday, August 31st
Judging: Thursday, September 1st – 8:30 am
NO EXHIBIT TO BE REMOVED UNTIL 5:00 pm LAST DAY
NO REFRIGERATION AVAILABLE
- Appropriate size plate for cookies (small chinet or plastic).
- Cookies should be 2 – 2 1/2″ in diameter unless otherwise stated
- Cup cakes and muffins must be out of wrappers.
- All loaves, cakes and tarts must be out of pans.
- Pies must be baked in pie plates approximately 15 cm (7”) across bottom.
- Tarts, for entry purposes, should be standard in size and not mini’s
- Squares should be no larger than 1 1/2” and bars no larger than 1 1/2” x 1”
- Aluminum pie plates permitted and should be tempered before use in 400 degree oven for 15 minutes. This assures that the bottom crust bakes.
- All entries in clear plastic bags.
- Layer cakes: Full cake to be brought to fair, committee will cut and keep 1/4 of the cake for judging, remainder to be taken back home.
- Two entries allowed in each section, but must be from different recipes.
- Committee reserves the right to remove entries which become unappealing for display or for auction purposes.
- Breads must be made in a standard size pan (min. 8x4x2.5” (20x10x6.5 cm) and max. 9x5x3” (23×12.5×7.5 cm)).
- For correctly named entries, the computer doesn’t record this on the tag, so please make sure it is on the tag at time of entry.
- Remember to include recipe and proof of purchase, if required.
- Judges’ comments may appear on back of entry tags.
Prizes: 1st $7.00, 2nd $5.00, 3rd $4.00
Bread
1. Loaf white yeast bread
2. Loaf 60% whole wheat yeast bread
3. Loaf rye yeast bread
4. Loaf raisin yeast bread
5. Loaf, yeast A.O.V. correctly named
6. Fancy yeast bread, no maximum size
7. Loaf apple cinnamon quick bread
8. Loaf banana bread
9. Loaf zucchini bread
10. Loaf pumpkin bread
11. A.O.V. quick bread correctly named
Buns / Rolls (Exhibit of 3)
(Rolls are separate – Buns are attached)
12. Plain buns
13. Cinnamon buns
14. Cloverleaf rolls
15. Tea biscuits plain
16. Scones, cheese
17. Whole wheat buns
18. Pretzels, soft, plain
Cookies
(Exhibit of 3)
19. Shortbread
20. Hermit
21. Raisin oatmeal cookie
22. Nine squares, 3 varieties, correctly named
23. Date squares
Cakes
(Positively No Cake Mixes, layer cakes 2 layers only)
24. Lemon blueberry muffins (3)
25. Banana muffins (3)
26. Carrot muffins (3)
27. Coffee cake 3” (7.5 cm) square (recipe included)
28. Spice cake 3” (7.5 cm) square un-iced
29. Pound cake 3 slices, un-iced
30. Banana cake 3” (7.5 cm) square un-iced
31. Carrot cake 3” (7.5 cm) square un-iced
32. Zucchini cake 3” (7.5 cm) square un-iced
33. Layer cake chocolate iced
34. Decorated form depicting the fair theme
Pies
35. Pecan ***new***
36. Cherry, lattice top
37. Bumbleberry ***new***
38. Blueberry
39. Peach
40. Sweet potato ***new***
41. Strawberry, two crust
42. Rhubarb
43. Cherry / raspberry
44. A.O.V. pie correctly named
If you want your fruit pie to go into the pie auction on Thursday at 6:00 pm, please advise the Homecraft Directors at the time you bring in your pie! Entered at directors’ discretion.
**Limited to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners only.
Tarts
(exhibit of 3)
45. Butter tarts with nuts
46. Fruit tarts, homemade filling, same variety
Miscellaneous
47. Fudge no nuts 5 – 1” (2.5 cm) squares
48. Homemade candy 5 pieces A.O.V. correctly named
49. Diabetic loaf banana bread
50. Three ways of serving apples
51. Gift basket – container, six different items made in your kitchen suitably arranged for quality, appearance and originality, maximum 10”, using the fair theme Bushels, Bales & Tails. Must include at least one Bernardin Mason jar with snap lid and a list of contents.
Suggestions For Exhibitors
- Read the prize list carefully and follow the requirements closely. All entries not complying with the prize list may be disqualified.
- Fill out entry forms carefully. Early registration is best.
- Be sure to tag your entries correctly.
- Make sure all entries arrive at exhibit hall on time.
- All entries should be clean and neat in appearance.
- Be open minded. You can’t always win. Enjoy the satisfaction of showing your talents.
Separate Entry
52. By Susan Whelan, Amherstburg
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Prizes: 1st $75.00, 2nd $50.00
Winners to present sponsor with a fresh strawberry rhubarb pie by Sept 30th (fair to pay winner)
53. By Essex County Milk Committee
Best Dessert using Dairy Products … $25
Must have 2 dairy products, 2 serving size accepted for judging. *Recipe to accompany dessert*
54. By Evmar Farms, Kingsville
Brad & Joanne Stannard Memorial Pie Auction
*All pies suitable for auction in this special
(one entry per exhibitor)
Any kind of fruit pie, correctly named
Prizes: 1st $75, 2nd $50, 3rd $25
All pies in this special to be auctioned at 6:00 pm Thursday on the Stage. Proceeds from the Auction to go to John McGivney Children’s Centre. Monetary donations will be accepted during the auction.
55. By Homecraft Directors
Prizes: 1st $10.00, 2nd $7.00, 3rd $5.00
Canadian Beaver Tails using the provided recipe.
View the recipe Here or on page 41 of the Fair Book.
56. By Keith Wright, Wrightland Farms, Harrow
Best Apple Dessert … 1st $60, 2nd $30
Must be made using Ontario apples
2 servings accepted for judging.
Winners to present sponsor with fresh WHOLE apple dessert by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money. *Recipe to accompany dessert*
57. By Robinson Transport
Fresh Coconut Dessert … 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
(One prize only to any one contestant)
2 servings accepted for judging.
Winners to present sponsor with fresh WHOLE coconut dessert by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money. *Recipe to accompany dessert*
58. By Beverly Pillon, Amherstburg
Best Chocolate Dessert … 1st $50
2 serving size accepted for judging.
*Recipe to accompany dessert*
Winner to present sponsor with fresh chocolate dessert in order to receive prize money.
59. By David & Philip Hernandez
Murray Hernandez Memorial Award
Best Chocolate Layer Cake
Prizes: 1st $75, 2nd $40, 3rd $20
No mixes. 1st prize winner to present sponsor with fresh chocolate layer cake in order to receive prize money.
60. Colchester Farms, Harrow
Best Pecan Pie … 1st $25, 2nd $10
*Recipe to accompany dessert*
61. By David Hernandez
Rita Hernandez Memorial
Best White Layer Cake, no mixes
Prizes: 1st $40, 2nd $20, 3rd $10
1st place winner to present sponsor with fresh white layer cake in order to receive prize money.
62. By Sanford & Son, Harrow
Layer Carrot Cake … 1st $100.00 Gift Certificate
Winner to present sponsor with fresh carrot cake by Sept 30th in order to receive gift certificate.
63. By Tingen Farms, Harrow
Best 5 lbs Light Fruit Cake $100.00
(Fruit Cake to become property of Sponsor)
Must be at least 5 lbs.
64. By Whelan Family, Amherstburg
In Memory of Eugene Whelan
Any Variety of Diabetic Pie
Prizes: 1st $75.00, 2nd $50.00
Winners to present sponsor with fresh diabetic pie by Sept 30th (fair to pay winner)
65. By “Harrow Fair Cookbook”
Moira Sanders & Lori Elstone
World’s Best Pumpkin Pie
Prizes: 1st $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $5
66. By James Sylvestre Enterprises
Best Elderberry Pie
1st $100, 2nd $50, 3rd $25
67. By D. Dick & Sons, Leamington
Any fruit pie by current 4-H member, correctly named
Grand Champion winner between Class 56 Sec 67, Int 75 Sec 15 & J84 Sec 17
Prizes: 1st $30, 2nd $20
68. By Phil Hernandez, Comber
Best Peach Pie … 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
1st place winner to present sponsor with fresh peach pie by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money
69. In Memory or Maurice & Margaret Klie
Best Maple Syrup Dessert – using real local maple syrup
1st $100, 2nd $60, 3rd $40
Winners to present sponsor with fresh maple syrup dessert by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money.
Recipe to be included.
Portion of dessert acceptable for judging.
70. By Debbie (Fitzpatrick) White
Best Pecan Tarts (3) plain
1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
71. By Debbie (Fitzpatrick) White
In Memory of Pat Fitzpatrick
Best Lemon Squares (3)
1st $30, 2nd $20
72. By Las Granjas Cazadors
Best Rhubarb Raisin Pie … 1st $100, 2nd $50
Winners to present sponsor with a fresh pie by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money
73. By Les Fermes Chasseurs
Best Rhubarb Cherry Pie
1st $100, 2nd $50
Winners to present sponsor with a fresh rhubarb and cherry pie by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money
74. By The Meleg Family
In Memory of Anne Meleg
Best Dutch Apple Pie with crumble top … 1st $50
Winners to present sponsor with a fresh apple pie by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money
75. By Marcia Leeming
In Memory of Robert Leeming
Best Raisin Pie … 1st $50
Winners to present sponsor with a fresh raisin pie by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money
76. By Chris Lewis, M.P.
Best Apple Pie … 1st $75
Winners to present sponsor with a fresh apple pie by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money
77. By Hunter Farms, Cottam
Best Peach/Blueberry Pie
1st $100, 2nd $50
Winners to present sponsor with a fresh peach/blueberry pie by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money
Specials – Class 56
By Seguin Family
In Memory of Mike Seguin
Best Tea Biscuits (sec 15)
1st $15.00, 2nd $10.00, 3rd $5.00
By Sweet Memories
Best of Class 56 – sec 21, Class 57 – sec 7, Class Int 75 – sec 4
Raisin Oatmeal Cookies … 1st $20 Gift Cert
By Bernardin
Bernardin Gift Pack Competition
List of contents required in basket or container
Class 56 sec 51, Int 75 sec 9
1st $20.00 Gift Certificate
By Chuck and Sharon McDonald, Harrow
In Memory of Bertha & Edward McDonald
World’s Best Blueberry Pie (Class 56 – sec 38)
1st $20
Recipe included. Winner to present sponsor with a fresh pie by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money.
By Service Ontario, Harrow
Best Decorated Form … 1st $50, 2nd $25
Class 56 – sec 34, Class Int 75 – sec 10
Class 57 – Men Only!
Chairperson: Marie Hall 776-6073
Follow Class 56 rules
Prizes: 1st $7.00, 2nd $5.00, 3rd $4.00
** Please note Section numbers have changed **
1. Loaf of white yeast bread
2. Loaf of 60% whole wheat yeast bread
3. Bread maker bread, white, no mixes
4. Tea biscuits, plain (3)
5. Blueberry muffins (3)
6. Banana muffins (3)
7. Raisin oatmeal cookies (3)
8. Butter tarts, plain (3)
9. Chocolate cake iced (no mixes) 3″ (7.5 cm) square
10. Jam, strawberry
11. Jam, peach
12. Sweet pickles
13. Dill pickles
14. BBQ sauce, cooked, proper canning jars w/ 2 pc lid, recipe to be included
Separate Entry
15. By All Canadian Entertainment
Best Jam, Raspberry … 1st $20.00
Winner to present sponsor, Geordi Todd, with unopened jar of jam to receive prize money. Exchange to take place before Sunday closing.
16. By All Canadian Entertainment
Best Lemon Tarts (exhibit of 3) … 1st $20.00
Winner to present sponsor, Geordi Todd, with six tarts in order to receive prize money. Exchange to take place before Sunday closing.
17. By All Canadian Entertainment
Best Raspberry Tarts (exhibit of 3) … 1st $20.00
Winner to present sponsor, Geordi Todd, with six tarts in order to receive prize money. Exchange to take place before Sunday closing.
18. By The Meleg Family
In memory of John Meleg Sr.
Best Apple Pie … 1st $50.00
Winner to present sponsor with fresh apple pie by September 30thth in order to receive prize money.
Specials – Class 57
By Seguin Family
In Memory of Mike Seguin
Best Tea Biscuits (sec 4)
1st $15.00, 2nd $10.00, 3rd $5.00
By Uptown Meats & Deli
Best BBQ Sauce (sec 14) … $20
* Recipe to accompany sauce *
