Our Society
From fairs to exhibitions, we connect rural and urban living, fostering a shared appreciation of local traditions.
875 Nellis St, Woodstock, ON N4S 4C6
Office
12:00PM
4:00PM
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CONVENOR: Cathy Groulx 519-539-1182
** Please complete a separate entry form for Horticulture classes and entries.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19th - 6 pm to 8 pm
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20th - 8 am to 10:00 am
Vehicle access to the Mutual Building door at the Casino end of the parking lot during drop-off times only.
NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED.
Entry pickup Day
MONDAY AUGUST 24th - 3 pm to 6 pm
Due to Safety and Liability concerns, NO vehicles are allowed on Fairground property until Monday between 3 pm and 6 pm
Rules:
1. Exhibitors are required to be current members of the Woodstock Agricultural Society. The yearly membership is $10.00 and is available for purchase at the time of entry. Membership is not limited to Oxford County residents.
2. No membership fees are required for Youth exhibitors (under 18) in any class; however they must register to exhibit.
3. Registrations must be completed before entering your exhibits. Entry Forms and Entry Tags are available at the Fair Office Mon – Thurs from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm affording you the convenience of writing out your tags in advance. You may choose to register your entries online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/inscriptions+registrations
4. Judging will commence at 10:30 a.m. sharp on Thursday August 20th. No late entries accepted
5. All exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor except Class 23 Artistic Design where flowers and plant material may be secured from any source.
6. More than one person may exhibit from one garden but only one person may exhibit from that garden in any one section, except in Artistic Design and Junior Classes. One entry per exhibitor per section.
7. Please supply containers including plates or trays for vegetables (Plastic, paper or Styrofoam).
8. No artificial material is allowed. Fresh plant material is to be used in all sections except where otherwise stated.
9. Accessories allowed in all arrangements to be viewed from one side unless otherwise stated.
10. Bulbs, tubers, corms and rhizomes: the flowers of these will be classed as perennials.
11. Every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety of all exhibits. The Society cannot be held responsible for loss or damage.
12. The Show committee will remove deteriorated wilted, or inferior material.
PRIZES
CLASSES 19, 20, 21, 22
1st $4.00, 2nd $3.00, 3rd $2.00
In judging, the points mentioned in Tips to Horticultural Exhibitors (below) are considered, with quality, condition and uniformity being the most important. Keep these criteria in mind as you gather your vegetables for entry. Using the ideas in the Ontario Judging & Exhibiting Standards Booklet and the tips below, prepare your specimen vegetables to show them to the best advantage.
Preparing Vegetable and Fruit Exhibits
Beans - pods should be well matched and of good colour, fresh with no spotting, smooth,
fleshy, clean, and well filled but not overfilled, calyx and piece of stem should be attached.
Beets - tops trimmed approx. 1.3 cm (1/2") above crown, carefully washed but not scrubbed. Roots not to be cut but fibrous side hairs trimmed.
Carrots – long, 17 cm (7") and over, 3 roots, tops removed to 1.3 cm (1/2"); short under 7 cm (3") 3 roots, tops removed to 1.3 cm (1/2").
Corn ear, evenly filled from tip to base with long rows of closely set kernels; show with 1/3 of husk removed.
Cucumber - even shaped, at least 15 cm (6") long, straight, a short stem and spines left on.
Garlic - firm, clean-looking head showing 4 - 8 large individual buds depending on the cultivar. Parchment-like skin covering should not be broken, roots and stem to be trimmed to 1.3 cm (1/2").
Onions - mature, should not be peeled, remove only rough and dirty outer skin, trim roots and top to 1.3 cm (1/2”), the neck should be thin but firm and dry.
Peppers - heavy (thick flesh) with smooth surface and uniform in colour, 1.3 cm (1/2") of neatly trimmed stem should be present.
Potatoes - should be cleaned with a soft brush and not washed, free from greening, eyes shallow and few, no insect damage or disease.
Squash - summer, the stem should be left on and trimmed, wiped clean but not scrubbed.
Tomatoes - ripe, firm, free from cracks and blemishes, calyx attached. Truss varieties may have natural variation in colour and size.
Woodstock Agricultural Society is pleased to say that we are moving on with the times, and you may now register your entries online on Assist Expo.
Go to Assist Expo to create a new account.
You can still register using paper registration forms, which are available at the office in the Oxford Auditorium, Monday to Thursday from 9AM to 4:30PM. Please note that you will need paper entry tags for your exhibits, regardless of how you register.
The Woodstock Agricultural Society expresses heartfelt gratitude to all sponsors, both commercial and private, for their invaluable support of the Woodstock Fair. We also extend our sincere thanks to OMAFRA and the City of Woodstock for their continued dedication and support.
