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105th Annual Fall Fair

August 17 – 20, 2017

Official Home Arts and Horticulture Prize

Book

Sponsored by Prince George Agricultural and Historical Association P.O. Box 955 Prince George, BC, V2L 4V1 4175 18th Avenue.

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Board of Directors President: Alex Huber 250-964-3514 1st Vice President: Sylvia Layzell 250-640-3313 2nd Vice President: Roy Spooner 250-961-9623 Secretary: Lee-Ann Mowbray 250-617-7777 Treasurer: Harold Giesbrecht Director: Mai Huber Director: Shar-lee Layzell Director: John Baranger Director: Cathy Phillips Director: Janice Kruger Director: Suzie Barrio Director: Lawrence Wamuya Director: Nora Wallach Director: Curtis Wallach BCNE Staff Office Administrators: Aimee Alspaugh 250-563-4096 Alisha Mann

Home Arts &Horticulture Section Chairs: Quilt Fair: Barb Friesen 250-961-6289

Honey Section Prince George Beekeepers Association Recycling Section: REAPS - 561-7327

Photography Section: Prince George Photographic Society Horticulture Section: David Douglas Botanical Garden Society

District C Famer’s Institute Challenge Shield Division: Maureen Thompson

Sponsored by Prince George Agricultural & Historical Association.

Celebrating 105 Years of the BCNE.

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August 17th – 20th 2017 Exhibition Park, Prince George, BC.

Welcome to the 2017 British Columbia Northern Exhibition!

We invite everyone to come celebrate British Columbia Northern Exhibition 2017 and

take in all that it has to offer. We have expanded and rebranded to fully realize the significant

role that the event plays in dozens of smaller, hearty communities, towns and villages

throughout Northern BC, in addition to the substantial role it plays within the city of Prince

George. We are including an array of new events to make 2017 better than ever! Such as: 4-H,

live entertainment, vendors, quilt show, and exhibitors. Motor Cross is back once again, the

Carver Kings are returning for a 2nd year, a huge welcome back to the Prince George Rodeo for

its 3rd year in a row, and after a many year absence we are very excited to bring back logger

sports with the Laughing Loggers.

We are once again welcoming back West Coast Amusements Midway to provide

fairgoers with the thrills, shrills, and chills of their numerous rides.

We will endeavor to bring you fun excitement, high energy equine events, farm

animals, art and agriculture, entertainment and of course The Laughing Loggers who will be

here for 3 shows each on Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th and also Rodeo, on August 19th

and the 20th, and on August 19th, you can get cleaned up and head down to the Stetson Stomp

dance (must be 19+ years) from 9:00pm – 1:00am, (doors open at 8:00pm) cash bar &

concession stand and music by Rick Stavely.

The 4-H clubs of Prince George have been working all year long for the opportunity to

showcase their achievement’s and to host the annual 4-H Auction Saturday August 19th 2017

at 5:00pm at the BCNE. Potential buyers are encouraged to support local agriculture, these

future farmers, growers and producers for a bright future.

Come join us at the 2017 BCNE

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- “It’s Fun for the Whole Herd” -

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Definitions…………………………………………………………………………………….……………… 5 Rules and Regulations………………………………………………………………….………….…… 6 Entry Fees………………………………………………………………………………………………….……. 8 Registration and Entry……………………………………………………………………………….……. 9 Section Guidelines and Judging Criteria…………………………………………………………… 10 Mission Statement………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20 Preschool……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21 Junior………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22 Youth………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24 Teen……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 26 Youth in Agriculture…………………………………………………………………………………………. 28 Adult ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 29 Horticulture Division…………………………………………………………………………………………. 42

- Silver Tea Service - Caine Cup - Best Crab Apple Pie - Farmers Institute Challenge Shield

BC Fairs …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 43 Entry Forms ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 44 BCAAFE Scholarship ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 47

Office Hours:

Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

The office is closed on all statutory holidays. Phone: 250 563-4096 or check the website at: www.bcne.ca

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Definitions. “Prince George Agricultural & Historical Association or PGAHA”: is the non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that sponsors the annual British Columbia Northern Exhibition or BCNE (formerly the Prince George Exhibition or PGX). “Home Arts & Horticulture or H&H”: Home Arts is a division of the BCNE, as is Horticulture and the two are recognized together as Home Arts & Horticulture or H&H Divisions. Another Division is the 4-H Division, or individual Livestock Divisions such as Draft Horse or Barrel Racing. “Sections” in the Home Arts & Horticulture Divisions: are similar to categories or areas within the overall H&H division i.e. Eggs, Honey, Crochet/Knitting and Creative Writing, etc. Classes in Sections of the H&H Divisions: the areas of competition within each Section. Such as; Section 1: Art. Class #0101: Pencil drawing “Entry or Entry Item”: is the item, article, works i.e. canned jam, cut flowers, picture that is entered into a particular class within a division. “Exhibitor”: is a person entering an Entry Item into a class or classes. “Registration”: An Entry Item is considered “Registered” when the appropriate Entry Form has been completed and the Entry Fee has been paid, to the satisfaction of the PGAHA. “Commercial Exhibitor”: A Commercial Exhibitor meets the following criteria (all). Commercial Entry Items are judged separately from other Entries and are subject to the Entry Fees as outlined in the Entry Fees area of this Prize Book. The BCNE Director/Chair has the final say as to interpretation.

• Operates a business venture where a Business License is held

• Promotes/advertises as a business venture

• Operates a business where the venture is a major source of the Exhibitor’s “living income”

“BCNE Director/Chair”: Are the person or persons appointed and carrying authority to all things referenced within the H&H Division, on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Prince George Agricultural & Historical Association. “Post entry” items (items entered past the specified Deadline dates as provided throughout this Prize Book) will NOT be eligible for judging and prize awards, unless approved by the Division Chair. All post entry items taken to Kin III past the Deadline dates for entry may be marked “Exhibit Only”

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Rules and Regulations **PLEASE READ CAREFULLY**

1. The deadline for Home Arts & Horticulture entry forms to be registered at the BCNE general office is 4:00pm Friday JULY 28, 2017. LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCPETED UNTIL TUESDAY AUGUST 8TH WITH A LATE ENTRY FEE OF $2.00 PER ENTRY. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER TUESDAY AUGUST 8TH. Important: Do not bring actual Entry Item(s) at this time – only the Entry FORM at this time.

2. The prescribed Entry Fee must, in all cases, be forwarded with the Entry Form. Fees/Entry Form should be sent by cheque or money order, payable to the Prince George Agricultural & Historical Association. Debit and credit card payments are accepted in the BCNE office. Entry forms may be downloaded at www.bcne.ca or are contained within this Prize Book.

• Mail entry forms to BCNE, Box 955, Prince George, BC V2L 4V1.

• SORRY, NO POST DATED CHEQUES ACCEPTED 3. Two entries may be submitted in any one class by the same person unless otherwise

stated in a particular section; Two entries in a class require two entry fees. 4. Spaces for Entry Items are placed in the venue on a first come basis or at the discretion

of the BCNE Director/Chair(s). 5. There are no refunds of Entry Fees 6. Entry Items are shown at the owner’s risk, and the BCNE Directors and/or Staff will not

be responsible for any loss or Damage. Exhibitors requiring fire or other insurance must give the matter their personal attention.

7. Entry Items may be entered “For Exhibit Only”, upon approval of the BCNE Director/Chair. Any such Entry Item will not be entitled to a cash prize and will not be judged, and will only be displayed if the space allows.

8. Judges will not view Entries until all Entries are set up according to the BCNE Director/Chair’s directions.

9. Prize money will be paid on a prorated basis from net earnings if deemed necessary by the Board of Directors of the Prince George Agricultural and Historical Association. Special prizes offered by outside parties will be awarded if and when they are received by the Exhibition. ALL PRIZE MONEY CHEQUES MUST BE CASHED BY OCTOBER 31, 2017. All outstanding cheques at this time will be cancelled and new cheques WILL NOT be issued. All prize money MUST be collected by Tuesday, August 22, 2017 any unclaimed prize money will be considered a donation after this date.

10. Any Entry Item removed before the stated times without permission from the BCNE Director/chair, will forfeit prize money and may be barred from future competition for such a period of time as may be decided by the Board of Directors.

11. Entry Items can start to be removed on Sunday August 20th between 6pm and 8pm and on Monday August 21st, between 10:00am and 2:00 pm.

12. Entries not picked up by Friday, August 25th, 2017 will be donated or disposed of at the discretion of the BCNE.

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13. Please check all class numbers carefully. Give an adequate description of the article. Entries placed in incorrect categories cannot be judged. BCNE staff can help you.

14. All entries in competition must be the work of the exhibitor and entered in the name of the exhibitor, otherwise entry item(s) will be disqualified. Eligible entries must NOT have been entered into the BCNE for judging previously.

15. All food Entry Items must be entered on a disposable container and covered in plastic wrap.

16. *Please consider using an inexpensive non disposable plate or dish, which will not be returned; however, it will be recycled or donated to be re-used again.

17. Pictures, photographs must be mounted as specified in the photography section. No Glass or Wood Frames. See the Photography section for further rules and guidelines.

18. There is to be no commercial sales. NOTE: There may be businesses (Vendors) that have paid for space that will be set up (i.e. In the Quilt fair area of Home Arts) and these Vendors may sell from their booked and paid for space(s).

19. All Preschool, Youth and Junior, and Teen entries must have the exhibitor’s age visible for the judge.

20. In the absence of competition in any class or if entries exhibited are of inferior quality; the judges will award only such prizes as they deem the Entry Item merits.

21. Any persons interfering with, or attempting to influence the judges, or who shall, on the Exhibition Grounds, use abusive language as to the award made, shall forfeit his or her right to any prize money to which they would otherwise have been awarded.

22. The Judge’s decision is final. And it is the judge’s decision to remain unnamed, or public. 23. Entries in Home Arts & Horticulture Sections are accepted from individuals,

organizations or businesses; however, in the case of an organization or business, entry forms must include the name of an individual as well as the body that the individual represents. Prize money or prizes/awards/ribbons will be awarded in the name of the individual entering, on behalf of the organization of business that they represent.

24. Admission and Parking: Exhibitors for Home Arts & Horticulture must park in designated areas ONLY when delivering and picking up items to be judged. Direction signs will be posted.

25. There is absolutely no vehicle traffic permitted on the fairgrounds during open or fairgoer hours.

26. Any questions arising that are not provided for in the Rules and Regulations will be at the decision of the H&H Chair.

27. Any and all protests must be made in writing stating the grounds for the protest and accompanied by a deposit of $10.00, which will not be refunded if the protest is deemed frivolous by the Protest Committee. No protest will be entertained regarding the merit of an animal or an Entry Item exhibited as the decision of the Judge or Judges on the point is final. The Protest Committee shall consist of the President, Secretary and one Director.

28. Please check the drop off dates and times for all entries as some categories must be dropped off for judging at different times than other entries.

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Entry Fees. and Hortic

ulture Divisions: ENTRY FEES

1. TEEN AND ADULT (15-59 Years) $2.00 2. SENIORS (60 Years+) $1.00

· Seniors are to enter in adult classes. Please indicate senior status (60+) on your entry form at the time of registration to have the $1.00 fee charged and to receive a SENIOR’S tag.

3. PRESCHOOL, JUNIORS AND YOUTH: $1.00 · Youth – ages 11 to 14 years · Junior –ages 6 to 10 years · Preschool ages 2 to 5 · The $1.00 fee applies to Junior and Children’s entries. Please indicate

PRESCHOOL, JUNIOR or YOUTH on your entry form at the time of registration to have the $1.00 fee apply and to receive the appropriate coloured tag.

4. CHALLENGER GROUP: $1.00 · Entrants can be any age, that are physically and/or mentally challenged. · Must reside in a private, group or nursing home setting with 24 hour paid care or

super vision. I.e., Simon Fraser Lodge, · Para Med. OR participate in a recognized Day Centre program, i.e. RADC, PG

Stroke Recovery Club. · PLEASE state name of lodge, care provider or group that entry was completed in

on entry form. · May enter any adult class in the Home Arts & Horticulture Division with a

minimum of assistance from staff or attendant. · Please indicate Challenger Group status on your entry form at the time of

registration to have the $1.00 fee charged and to receive a Challenger Group tag. · Series of photographs showing the Exhibitor preparing the entry encouraged. · All General Rules and Regulations apply.

Prize Money is stated here, unless otherwise stated in a particular Division or Class (i.e. Country Fairs Contests); when a Gift Certificate or Prize Item is awarded for a placing award, it takes the

place of the Prize Money. Prizes are subject to change as we are currently looking into Sponsors for many of the categories.

1st Place: $6.00 2nd Place: $4.00 3rd Place: $2.00

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REGISTRATION AND ENTRY.,5pm

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1. Complete Your Entry Form. a. Please use the Home Arts & Horticulture Entry Form for all Sections and Classes

including special classes, and please use either the Quilting or Photography entry form, as supplied.

b. Ensure that your Entry Items comply with section and class criteria. BCNE office staff can help you.

2. Please bring your completed Entry Form to the BCNE office on or before the closing date: 4:00pm, Friday July 28, 2017. Do not bring your entry item(s) at the time of registration.

3. Late Entries and/or submissions will be accepted with a late fee of $2.00 per entry until Tuesday August 8th at 4pm. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE.

4. Pay the Entry Fee; it must accompany a completed Entry Form for registration to be complete.

a. Regular Entry Fees apply as outlined at Home Arts & Horticulture: Entry Fees, unless otherwise stated in any given Section or Class i.e. Country Fairs Baking classes

5. Get busy growing, making, baking, framing, painting, knitting…. And organizing your Entry Item(s)!

6. Physical directions regarding parking and admittance/where to bring your Entry Item(s) will be supplied to you at the time of the registration. Please drop your items off to the place that is described on the following dates:

a. All Photography & Quilt Entry Items: Tuesday, August 15th, between 10am and 2pm.(photography 10am – 5pm)

b. Non-perishable items (Preserves Incl.): Tuesday August 15th, between 10am-3pm;

c. Perishable items: Wednesday August 16th, between 10am – 3pm. 7. Judging takes place at 6pm. Quilt Judging will start at 3pm. 8. Come to the BCNE from August 17 – 20, 2017 to check out the blue ribbons and special

awards! 9. Thank you for sharing your talent with our community!

10. Please pick up your Entry Items (and any ribbons and prize money!) On Sunday August 20 between 6pm and 8pm or Monday August 21, between 10am and 2pm, using the same parking and admittance directions as when you brought your Entry Item(s) in the first place. Special prizes offered by outside parties will be awarded if and when they are received by the Exhibition.

August 25, 2017 any items will be disposed of, recycled or donated! Discretion of BCNE board members if not picked up

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SECTION GUIDELINES AND JUDGING CRITERIA

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALTHOUGH WE NOW HAVE SPECIFIC CATEGORIES FOR THE YOUNGER

AGES EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ENTER THE “ADULT” CATEGORIES. PLEASE READ THE GUIDELINES FOR

EACH CATEGORY CAREFULLY. THESE GUIDELINES ARE FOR ALL AGE GROUPS.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

• Two entries per class permitted

• Pictures must be presented on a canvas, mat board or other strong structural base,

LIGHT weight frames are permitted. All pieces must have adequate means of support for

hanging

• All pieces must be original work, no prints are permitted. Any Signatures should not be

able to be seen by the judge.

• All entries are original creations made within the past two years.

• No purchased kits permitted

• Each class will be judged within

Judging Criteria Overall Aesthetic appeal: 30% Effective use of line, form, space, color and texture: 15% Appropriate content with center of interest: 30%

Depth created through the use of perspective and proportion: 25%

ABORIGINAL


• Please include name the nation that the craft represents on the tag, or the item Judging Criteria General appearance: 30% Material: 30% Workmanship: 40%

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Creative Writing

• One entry per class permitted

• All entries must be typed, double spaced and include a title page.

• The author’s full name should not be typed on the document, but initials are acceptable. The full name should be written on the exhibit tag instead.

• Age considerations: o Junior and Challenger: Minimum 150 words and maximum of 750 words o Youth: minimum 500 words and maximum of 1000 words o Teen and Adult minimum 1000 and maximum 2000 words o ALL ENTRIES TO BE SUBMITTED FOR JUDGING BY AUGUST 8TH BETWEEEN 10AM

AND 4PM Photography

• This section is sponsored by the Prince George Photographic Society.

• Limit: Only one entry per class is permitted.

• Deadline for Photography Entry Forms to be submitted/registration is Friday July 28th, 2017, 10am-4pm at the BCNE office. Important: DO NOT BRING YOUR ENTRY PHOTO ENTRIES AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION.

• LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL TUESDAY AUGUST 8TH with a $2.00 late fee!

• Please use the special Photography Entry Form included in this book.

• Due to large number of entries, all Photos items are to be brought into Kin ll on Tuesday August 15th 2017, between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm.

General Entry Rules: Please read carefully A. Eligible photos must be taken within the

previous 12 months. B. Eligible photos must NOT have been entered into the PGX/BCNE for judging previously. C. Exhibitors must be non-professional, except in the Open “People’s Choice” Classes

Definition of Professional: A person who participates in the art of Photography with the Intent to sell or to commission works for profit and/or operates under a business name and/or considers photography more than a hobby. Common sense will prevail here!

D. Each submitted photo requires a title.

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E. Mount material should provide a stiff base to support the print and be no thicker than ¼”. You may use mat board or foam core. Submitted photos must be 8x10 inches in size (or no larger than 8x10 if they are in a different format). The mount board can be up to a maximum of 11x14 inches in size. The photo can be glued directly to the surface of the mount board or can be mounted in a commercially available cardboard mat. NO FRAMES ARE ALLOWED.

Complete the entry tag you receive upon registration for each photo that you enter. At the top of the tag, Section is "Photography", Article is the title of your photo, and be sure to include the Class number. At the bottom of the tag, be sure to include your name and exhibitor's number. You should also place your name and address on the top right hand corner of the BACK of each mounted photo.

ATTACH THE ENTRY TAG TO EITHER THE TOP FRONT LEFT OR TOP FRONT RIGHT CORNER OF THE MOUNT BOARDOR MAT.

PHOTO GUIDLEINES AND JUDGING CRITERIA.

Presentation: Finishing touches; style; cropping; application of enhancements. Impact: What you see first; relevance of title; strong feeling of power; holds your eye; story-telling ability. Creativity: Use of imagination; originality; freshness of approach; unusual cropping/use of subject matter; invention, design, feeling and imagination that lifts the work into the realm of art; could be abstract. Style: Part that sets the work apart from others; different approach; real, not contrived; experimental/ individualistic. Composition: Good placement of subject matter/center of interest; successful arrangement; leading lines; harmonious proportions; dynamic symmetry for placement of most important objects; good rhythm in repetition of color, spaces, moods, division of photograph. Color Balance: Use of lighting; good selection of color for subject matter; using very interpretive color (may not be normal); creative use of color (complementary colors, dark against light, strong against weak).

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Center of Interest: Focus of subject matter/grouping of subject matter, arrangements of objects. Subjects hold the eye without distraction. Moody, misty, strength and definition give subject interest. Secondary subjects do not over power main subject. Lighting should be controlled or used to enhance or subdue subjects. Technique: Creative use of camera angle, choice of lenses (macro/portrait/infinity), control of lighting (reflected, back, window, color); placement of subject. Print quality: Proper balance of lights and darks for the subject matter; considerations to saturation, reds, greens, blues in proper depiction of true colors of the subject matter or for artistic design. LEGO


• Must not be assembled from a kit

• The base must be as close of a fit to the actual item as possible No oversized bases.

Judging Criteria Level of skill: 30% Variety of mediums: 30% Creativity: 40% Wood

• Two entries per class permitted, but must not be identical Judging Criteria General Appearance: 30% Workmanship: 40% Material: 30% Recycling


• This section is sponsored and judged by: The Recycling and Environmental Action Planning Society.

Judging Criteria General Appearance: 30% Material: 30% Workmanship: 40%

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1. Knitting/Crochet


• All doilies must be mounted on a stiff backing, and must be cut to the shape of the doily. No extra space around permitted

• Doll clothes should be displayed on an appropriate sized doll

Judging Criteria Crocheting and Tatting: Design, colours and materials suitable for end purpose: 20% Even tension and accurate pattern throughout: 20% No knots, ends worked in: 20% Edging in proportion to overall size of article: 10% Article is clean and appropriately blocked (or stiffened and blocked where applicable): 10% Item lies flat where applicable: 10% Ruffles, ridges, etc. uniformly shaped and formed: 10% Needlepoint • Two entries per class unless otherwise stated. • All exhibits must be the work of Exhibitor and not have been shown previously at the Exhibition. • All framed handwork must be wired for hanging. • Measurements do not include matting and framing. • Items should be finished, CLEAN and pressed if necessary, and ready to use. • Where appropriate, items should be equipped to be hung. Definitions Petit Point – 20 meshes to the inch or smaller, usually worked with thread Needlepoint – 14 – 18 meshes to the inch, usually worked with wool Gros Point – 8 – 12 meshes to the inch, usually worked with wool. Quick Point – 15 – 7 meshes to the inch, usually worked with wool. Tapestry or Bargello – any design worked on canvas with yarn using basic needle point stitches Crewel – any design worked on fabric with cotton or wool using a variety of stitches

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Judging Criteria Embroidery, Crewel, Cross Stitch, Counted Cross Stitch, Petit Point, Needlepoint, Gros Point, Quick Point, Tapestry, Bargello: No unfinished strands of thread or wool: 20% Transfer designs well covered: 20% Canvas hidden by embroidered or stitched design, if applicable: 20% Stitching appropriate for article: 10% Stitches even and well finished: 20% Picture mounting and/or framing straight and complimentary to the finished picture: 10%

Sewing

• Entry must be CLEAN and pressed or it will not be judged

• All clothing items must be on a hanger

• All clothing items must have proper closures

Judging Criteria Function: 20% Design: 20% Technique: 25% Craftsmanship: 35% Quilting

*Quilt entries now have a separate entry form. Please look for insert in this book* Note: Due to the large amount of Quilt entries all Quilt Entry Items are to be brought to Kin ll,

between 10:00am and 3:00pm, Tuesday, August 15th 2017.

• Open Limit on Entries in Quilting • If work bears a signature, it should only be on the back of the quilt. • Entry must be clean or it will not be judged. Entry must come with a minimum 2” “sleeve” for hanging. Watch for opportunities for “Viewer’s Choice” Entries & awards! Prizes and Payouts for winning Entries in any and all “Viewer’s Choice” competitions will be as stated in those individual competitions and are in lieu of regular Prize Money Payouts as stated in Home Arts & Horticulture: Entry Fees, in this Prize Book

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Judging Criteria General Appearance: 10% Design: 40% Workmanship: 50%

· Choice and use of pattern for top and borders

· Choice and use of quilting pattern · Colours harmonious · Originality of design or use of traditional

design. Suitability of materials relative to design and function. · Precision of construction of top quilting techniques · Precision and finishing of binding/edges & backing

Spinning and Weaving


Honey

• Three entries per class permitted

• All exhibits must be the product of the producer

Judging Criteria

Creamed Honey Appearance and uniformity of containers: 25% Firmness/Texture of set: 30% Freedom from foreign material: 15% Flavour and aroma: 10% Texture of granulation (smooth and fine): 20%

Frames – Honey Cleanliness of frame: 30% Completeness of fill (regardless of capping): 50% Cleanliness: 20% Liquid Honey Appearance and uniformity of the containers: 50% Freedom from crystals: 15% Density: 15% Aroma: 5% Freedom from foreign materials/air bubbles: 15%

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Beeswax Colour: 45% Cleanliness (free from honey impurities): 35% Uniformity and appearance: 20% Eggs


• Eggs must be produced by the exhibitor’s own birds.

Judging Criteria Uniform colouration of eggs: 10% Yolk Quality 10%. Smoothness of shells: 10% Albumen Quality 10%. Shell quality: 10% Interior Color: 10% Shell texture: 10% Uniformity of shape and size: 30% Preserves


• Enter in the correct class and enter the precise number called for, no more no less

• Pint jars are preferable, but other size canning jars will be accepted

• All screw tops must be loose, but seals not broken

• No wax to be used

• No cloth, paper lid covers, ribbons, or other decorations

• Any group of exhibits or collections must be presented in a small display box

• All goods must have been preserved with in the last 18 Months

• All goods must be labelled on the jar lid Judging Criteria Quality of Contents Fruit, vegetables and pickles. Texture 20% Pack arrangement, uniformity of size 10% Flavour 40% Clearness 10% Container appropriateness, neatness, labelled 10% Color of fruit and liquid 10% Jams & Jellies Appearance, pack and seal 10% Color and clearness 10% Container appropriateness, neatness, labelled 10%

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Evenness and distribution of fruit 10% Quality of Contents: Texture 20% Flavour 40% Home Baking

• Two entries permitted in each class

• Absolutely no commercial mixes or artificial fillings allowed

• Pies must be placed on disposable pie plates & COVERED with clear plastic wrap

• Cookies, squares, muffins, etc. should be placed on disposable plates and sealed in a zip lock bag.

• Whole pies and cakes must be submitted

Judging Criteria General Appearance: Size and Shape: 15% Colour: 15% Internal Appearance: Texture: 10% Tenderness: 10% Flavour: Taste: 25% Odour: 25%

Heritage cooking Heritage recipes, i.e. Cakes, cookies, puddings, etc, recipe to be included and must be derived prior to 1940. Judging criteria as per overall baking section

Horticulture Division

• A limit of two entries is permitted per class

• Entries in all classes must have been grown and owned by the exhibitor for the 2017 growing season.

• Bring Entries in suitable, inexpensive containers such as, clean jars, plain glass or pottery. Please no plastic, aluminum foil, plastic wrap or Styrofoam.

• Entries will be arranged on the display table by the representatives of the BCNE. Please do not place your entry where you think it should go.

• Please follow the rules for size of Entries.

• Be sure to have plenty of water in your container.

• Children must do their own arranging

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Judging Criteria Form: Uniformity, Proper maturity, Proper Shape, Proper Petal Age: 30%

Stem & Foliage: Uniformity, Strength/Straightness, Quality, Size& Proportion of Foliage: 20% Colour: Uniformity, Clarity, Intensity& Brilliance: 20%

Size: Proper size for variety, labelled: 20% Condition: Free from Bruise or Blemish, Insects and Disease: 10%

YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE

Guidelines & How to Enter these Youth in Agriculture: 1. Register by bringing your completed Entry Form (use the Home Arts & Horticulture

Entry Form) to the BCNE office before the closing date (entry forms also available at the BCNE office), and pay $1.00 Entry Fee:

2. Maximum one Entry per person for these classes. 3. NOTE: Supervision is expected when and where required, for these Classes; however,

the emphasis is on Youth planning, completing and preparing their Entries, in a “hands on” fashion as much as possible.

4. Closing dates to register (completed Entry Form and Entry Fee paid to the BCNE General Office) Friday July 28, 2017 4pm at the BCNE General Office. Please do not bring your actual Entry Item(s) at this time.

5. Get growing, writing, baking, making and planning! 6. Bring your actual Entry items on the following dates, to Kin II.

a. Photography: Tuesday August 15th, 2017 between 10am-5:00pm. Judging takes place at 6pm

b. Non-perishables: Tuesday August 15th, 2017 between 10 am-3:00pm. Judging takes place at 6pm

c. Perishables: Wednesday August 16th, 2017 between 10am-3pm; Judging takes place at 6pm.

d. CREATIVE WRITING TUESDAY AUGUST 8TH BETWEEN 10AM AND 4PM 7. Come to the BCNE between; August 17-20 to check out the ribbons!

Judging Criteria The person that receives the most aggregate points in the Youth in Agriculture section, in either age group. The more Classes you enter the better your chance of winning!

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A: Educate and engage the general public,

with emphasis on Youth, as to the significance

and contribution of all aspects of

Agriculture, for the benefit of healthy

communities and the environment, in the

province of British Columbia, through

partnerships, programs, and activities that

include sponsoring an annual Agricultural

Exhibition.

B: Embrace and actively cultivate the

opportunity to foster spirit and pride in the

city of Prince George, British Columbia as

sponsors of an annual Exhibition with roots in

our community since 1912, interpreting our

community’s history to celebrate our diversity

through programs, exhibits, events and

activities held during the annual exhibition.

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SECTION:01 PRESCHOOL (AGES 2-5) (*Also see page 43 BC Fairs*)

01-A Lego Construction (no kits) 01-B Handmade Puppet or Toy 01-C Handmade Card 01-D Finger Painting (max size 30cm x 30cm) 01-E Sculpture any media (eg. Playdough or clay) 01-F Junk Art made from any recycled materials 01-G Collage – Theme: Celebrating Family Farms (max size 30cm x 30cm) 01-H Coloring Book Page 01-I Nutritious Lunch – include food and list of items 01-J Wild Flower Arrangement in a funny container (eg.

Boots, decorated juice jug – let your Imagination run wild) 01-K No Bake Squares or cookies of any variety (3 per plate)

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JUNIORS AGES 6 – 10

SECTION 02 – CULINARY ARTS (*See page 42 for Caine Cup) 02-A Decorated Birthday Cake for Canada’s 150th (round 8” or square 9” no large sheet cakes) 02-B Chocolate Chip Cookies (3 per plate) 02-C Baked Squares (3 per plate) 02-D Nutritious Lunch – include food and list of items 02-E Heritage Cooking any item (recipe must be from 1940 or earlier) SECTION 03 – GARDENING 03-A Sunflower – longest stalk 03-B Radishes – 3 per plate 03-C Longest Green Bean 03-D Biggest Zucchini 03-E Any Other Fruit or Vegetable 03-F Fruit or Vegetable Sculpture (may use glue and

pins to build) let your imagination run wild (may use both fruits and vegetables in the same sculpture)

SECTION 04 – FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS (bring your entry in a water tight container) 04-A Bouquet of Wild Flowers in a shoe or boot 04-B Flowers “borrowed from your neighbor’s garden” (ASK FIRST!!!!!) 04-C Single Bloom – any variety 04-D Herb Garden in own Container – labelled SECTION 05 – ARTS (*Also see page 43 BC Fairs) 05-A Colored Drawing – any medium (eg. Crayon, felt marker etc) 05-B Sculpture any medium 05-C Water Color Painting (max size 11” x 14”) 05-D Theme Poster “Canada’s Birthday, Celebrate 150” (max size 11”x14”) 05-E Lego Creation – max size 30x30 05-F Sculpture from recycled materials only

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SECTION 06 – WRITING (must be submitted by Aug. 8th 4pm for judging) 06-A A letter written to your parents from camp 06-B Story – “My life as a farm animal” 06-C Silly Poem SECTION 07 – PHOTOGRAPHY (*Also see page 23 BC Fairs*) 07-A Playground Fun 07-B My Pet 07-C Scenery

SECTION 08 – FIBRE ARTS 08-A Sewn Stuffed Animal 08-B Any Hand Sewn Article 08-C Darn Socks 08-D Any Quilted Item (1st place $20

donated by the Quilter’s Guild) SECTION 09 – HOBBIES (NO KITS PERMITTED) 09-A Lego Art (max size 30cm x 30xm) 09-B Homemade Toy or Puppet 09-C Junk Sculpture (made from recycled

materials) 09-D Animal Sculpture – any medium (eg. playdough, paper mache, clay) SECTION 10 – ABORIGINAL 10-A Drawing – ink, pencil, or pastel 10-B Medicine Bag Pouch 10-C Leatherwork

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YOUTH AGES 11 – 14

SECTION 11 – CULINARY ARTS (*See page 42 for Caine Cup) 11-A Decorated Birthday Cake: Celebrate Canada’s 150th (8” round or 9” square NO SHEET

CAKES) 11-B Any Cookie -3 per plate 11-C Muffins – 3 per plate 11-D Nutritious Homemade Trail Snack (list all ingredients) 11-E Heritage Cooking any item (recipe must be from

1940 or earlier) SECTION 12 – GARDENING 12-A Carrots – any species – 3 per plate 12-B Pumpkin – any size or shape 12-C Potatoes – any species – 3 per plate 12-D Garlic 12-E Any other fruit or vegetable SECTION 13 – FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS – BRING YOUR ENTRY IN A WATER TIGHT CONTAINER 13-A Cactus Garden – maximum size 30cm x 30cm 13-B Any Blooms in a Teacup 13-C Dahlia Bouquet 13-D Potted Plants – Minimum 3 varieties of plants – maximum size 30cm x 30cm SECTION 14 – ARTS AND CRAFTS (*Also see page 43 BC Fairs*) 14-A Original Cartoon Strip 14-B Oil of Acrylic Painting – maximum size 11” x 14” 14-C Colored Drawing – any medium (eg. crayons, markers, pencil crayons, etc.) 14-D Pottery – any design functional or decorative 14-E Lego creation max size 30 x 30 14-F Any item made from recycled materials only

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SECTION 15 – WRITING (must be submitted by Aug. 8th 4pm for judging) 15-A Original Poem, Rhyming (minimum

8 lines) 15-B Story, 200 words “Canada is …”

SECTION 16 – PHOTOGRAPHY (*Also see page 43 BC Fairs) 16-A Nature 16-B Old Things, including old buildings or people 16-C Water Fun SECTION 17 – FIBRE ARTS 17-A Any Knitted or Crocheted Item 17-B Sewn Doll Clothes 17-C Tie-dyed T-Shirt 17-D Any functional item made from recycled materials SECTION 18 – ABORIGINAL 18-A Beading – any variety 18-B Aboriginal Design Painting 18-C Leatherwork

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TEENS 15 – 18 SECTION 19 – CULINARY ARTS (*See page 42 for Caine Cup) 19-A Bread – any quick loaf such as

Banana, Lemon, etc 19-B Decorated Birthday Cake

Celebrate Canada’s 150th (8” round or 9” square NO SHEET CAKES)

19-C Cinnamon Buns 3 per plate 19-D Nutritious Trail Snack – list all

ingredients 19-E Heritage Cooking any item (recipe

must be from 1940 or earlier) SECTION 20 – GARDENING 20-A Sunflower Head 20-B Tomatoes – any species – 3 per plate 20-C Apples – any species – 3 per plate 20-D Any Other Fruit or Vegetable SECTION 21 – FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS: BRING YOUR ENTRY IN A WATER TIGHT CONTAINER 21-A Dry Flower Arrangement 21-B Flowering Shrub 1 Branch 21-C Terrarium 21-D Floral Arrangement in Creative Container SECTION 22 – ARTS AND CRAFTS (*Also see page 43 BC Fairs*) 22-A Black and White pencil or ink drawing 22-B Sculpture – Any medium 22-C Portrait – Any medium 22-D Computer generated art (can be hand colored) 22-E Lego Creation max size 30x30 22-F Any form of art made from recycled materials

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SECTION 23 – WRITING (must be submitted by Aug 8th 4pm for judging) 23-A Haiku 23-B Essay maximum 1000 words + “4 Agriculture or Farming Today” 23-C Poem: “Canada’s Birthday” SECTION 24 – PHOTOGRAPHY (*Also see page 43 BC Fairs*) 24-A Black and White Photo 24-B Bloopers 24-C Pinhole Photography – any subject 24-D Panorama SECTION 25 – FIBRE ARTS 25-A Recycle something new from something old (need picture of original) 25-B Sew a useful household item (pot holders, apron, pillow, placemats, etc.) 25-C Wall Hanging – maximum 30cm x 45cm 25-D Any fibre art piece of work

SECTION 26 – ABORIGINAL 26-A Drawing – ink, pencil or pastel 26-B Carving – any medium 26-C Button Blankets 26-D Any Other Aboriginal Art

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YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE AGE GROUPS 8 – 11 YEARS & 12 – 15 YEARS

SECTION 27 – YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE

27-A Garden in a Hat: miniature garden grown in an old straw hat, cowboy Stetson, football helmet, etc 27-B Any Quilted Item (1st place $20 donated by the Quilter’s Guild) 27-C Sculptured Veggies: Any kind of vegetable sculpted into a work of art LET YOUR IMAGINATION RUN WILD 27-D 8” Round Cake – Decorated Canada’s 150th 27-E Scrapbook Page - Any topic 27-F Handmade Card “Canada’s 150th” 27-G Functional Item Made entirely from Duct tape (ie. Wallet, purse, photo frame etc) 27-H Poetry “The BCNE to Me” any style (must be submitted by Aug 8th 4pm for judging) 27-I Photography “Canada 150” (show us some amazing treasures Canada has to offer ie. Wildlife, landscapes, culture, etc) 27-J Any Aboriginal Art or Creative Pieces 27-K Sandwich Board Educational Display “Farming in Canada” 27-L Pottery (any functional item)

**Youth in Agriculture Prizes**

For Age Groups 8-11 years and 12-15 years

1st Prize – Name on BCNE Trophy Take Home Trophy $150 RESP (Sponsored by David Mothus/Trinity) $50 cash 2nd Prize – Ribbon $100 RESP (Sponsored by David Mothus/Trinity) $25 Cash 3rd Prize – Ribbon

$50 RESP (Sponsored by David Mothus/Trinity)

David Mothus Sunlife Financial

Mothus Dawes Insurance &

Investment Solution Ltd.

Senior Financial Advisor

Cell: 250.961.7664

Suite 201 1600 15th Ave PG, BC

V2L 3X3

Office: 250.563.0585 Ext 2216

Fax: 250.562.5895

[email protected]

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Adult 19-59 years Seniors 60+ years.

SECTION 28 ARTS AND CRAFTS (* See page 43 BC Fairs page) 28-A Drawing Dry media – (pencil, chalk, charcoal, graphite, etc.) 28-B Liquid Media (marker, ink, wash, etc.) 28-C Painting – Oil 28-D Painting – Acrylic 28-E- Painting – Watercolor 28-F Cement Stepping Stones 28-G Creative Flower Planters 28-H Wind chimes 28-I Pottery –Functional Item 28-J Pottery – Decorative Item

SECTION 29 ABORIGINAL ART

29-A Buckskin wearing apparel, any item name 29-B Buckskin article, any other item, name 29-C Traditional Craft: beadwork, any item, name 29-D Traditional Craft: dream catcher, no larger than 10” in diameter 29-E Traditional Craft: baskets, name material used 29-F Traditional Crafts: talking sticks, canes 29-G Traditional Crafts: wood carving, any article 29-H Traditional Art Work: oil, watercolour, acrylic, ink etc. Named 29-I Any other Traditional piece not listed, named

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SECTION 30 – CREATIVE WRITING (must be submitted by Aug. 8th 4pm for judging) 30-A Story/essay, Historical Event that helped shape Canada 30-B Story/essay, Topic, the BCNE to me. 30-C Poetry, any topic SECTION 31 – PHOTOGRAPHY (*Also see page 43 BC Fairs Page*) Adults: Amateur photographers NOTE: Children and Youth - you may also enter these classes if you wish to challenge yourself! 31-A Abstract or experimental. 31-B Agriculture, including farm animals. 31-C Black & white or monochrome, any theme. 31-D Close-up or macro photography. 31-E Gardens including domestic plants. 31-F Landscapes. 31-G Nature: Wild birds. 31-H Nature: Wild mammals. 31-I Nature: Wildflowers and plants. 31-J Nature: Everything else 31-K Portraits: Individual people or groups. 31-L Urban Landscapes 31-M Outdoor Recreation 31-N Canada 150 “Celebrate Canada” People's Choice: All photographers of all ages, including professionals NOTE: A "People's Choice" ballot and ballot box will be available at the display. Fairgoers will vote for their favourites in each of the following five classes. Balloting will close at 8:00 pm on Saturday. 31-V Fine Art. 31-W Landscape. 31-X Portrait. 31-Y Nature. 31-Z A photo on any topic of your choice. SECTION 32 – LEGO 32-A Plain bocks 32-B Technics 32-C Bionicle 32-D Any themed LEGO

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SECTION 33 – WOOD 33-A Burl, any item 33-B Any decorative item, made only of wooden materials 33-C Any functional item, made only of wooden materials 33-D Carving, any item, named 33-E Willow furniture, any item 33-F Bird house, made primarily of wood, no kits permit SECTION 34 – RECYCLING 34-A Recycled metal, any item, named 34-B Recycled plastic, any item, named 34-C Recycled newspaper, any item, named 34-D Recycled Styrofoam, any item, named 34-E Any item made with disused material, named 34-F Any item made with two or more recycled materials, named SECTION 35 – KNITTING AND CROCHET Crochet 35-A Thread, Doily 35-B Thread, Dresser or table runner 35-C Thread, Crocheted edging on any article such as a pillow case or towel 35-D Thread, Christmas tree decorations, must have two 35-E Cushion or pillow 35-F Any small crocheted wearing apparel, such as a collar, belt or hat 35-G Doll clothes 36-H Any other item Knitting 35-I Baby Blanket 35-J Toque and mitten set 35-K Socks 35-L Sweater, plain stitch 35-M Sweater, fancy stitch 35-N Layette set, three pieces 35-O Any other knitted item, name.

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SECTION 36 – NEEDLEPOINT Counted Cross Stitch 36-A Picture 36-B Useful item 36-C Decorative item, i.e. hoop picture 36-D Counted beadwork, picture, framed 36-E Combination counted cross stitch together with any other needlework technique, i.e. ribbon embroidery, beadwork Cross Stitch - Stamped transfer design 36-F Item 36-G Picture 36-H Any other stamped cross stitch item, named Embroidery 36-I Coloured or white 36-J Shadow embroider, any article, named 36-K Cutwork embroidery, any article, named 36-L Brazilian embroidery, any article, named 36-M Ribbon embroidery, any article, name

Needlepoint 36-N Petit point picture 36-O Petit point, any other article, named 36-P Needlepoint picture 36-Q Needlepoint, any other article, named 36-R Gros point picture 36-S Gros point, any other article, named 36-T Quick point picture 36-U Quick point, any other article, named 36-V Tapestry, any article, named 36-W Bargello, any article, named 36-X Crewel, any article, named

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SECTION 37 – SEWING Sewn Crafts 37-A Dress 37-B Western shirt 37-C Vest 37-D Action wear, stretch fabric 37-E Sleepwear 37-F Child’s outfit, co-ordinated 37-G Any other sewn clothing item, named, such as a tissue box cover, toaster cover, etc 37-H Doll outfit Serger Sewin 37-I Aprons 37-J Skirt or dress 37-K Doll outfit 37-L Appliqué on garment 37-M Patchwork on garment 37-N Any artwork used to decorate the house 37-O Purse or bag 37-P Any Christmas craft, named 37-Q Any other item, named SECTION 38 – QUILTING Quilts: Any Size (Greater than 55”) 38-A Machine pieced - Machine Quilted 38-B Machine pieced - Long-arm Quilted 38-C Machine appliquéd - Machine Quilted (not digitized) 38-D Machine appliquéd- Long-arm Quilted (not digitized) 38-E Machine embroidered- Machine Quilted or digitized machine applique 38-F Machine embroidered - Long-arm Quilted or digitized machine applique

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Quilt: Lap-Crib – Must be less than 54” 38-G Machine pieced - Machine Quilted 38-H Machine pieced - Long-arm Quilted 38-I Machine appliquéd - Machine Quilted (not digitized) 38-J Machine appliquéd- Long-arm Quilted (not digitized 38-K Machine embroidered- Machine Quilted or digitized machine applique 38-L Machine embroidered - Long-arm Quilted or digitized machine applique Tied 38-M Any Size Art Quilt 38-N Any size using innovative techniques Small Projects: Table Runners, Place mats, Stockings, etc. All articles must be quilted 38-O Any article-appliquéd 38-P Any article-pieced 38-Q Purse/Tote Bag Quilt Kit 38-R Any Size Made from a kit where fabric selection and pattern are included in the kit Wall Hanging 38-S Maximum size 48”, any Theme Recycled 38-T Any article - any size Quilt Foundation or Paper Pieced 38-U Any Size machine quilted 38-V Any Size long arm quilted Miscellaneous 38-W Any other quilted item not eligible for any other classes. Must still fit in the quilted category, be made and finished with quilting techniques. (ie. Must be pieced, stitched and have binding with back of item visible for judging) 38-X Hand Quilted (Quilt Any Size)

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SECTION 39 – SPINNING AND WEAVING 39-A Spinning, single ply yarn 39-B Spinning, two ply yarn 39-C Spinning, other fibre 39-D Yarn dyeing, natural dye stuff 39-E Any woven garment, hand spun 39-F Four Harness, home furnishings 39-G Four Harness, garment, any size 39-H Four Harness, accessories, i.e. shawl, scarf etc. 39-I Multi Harness, home furnishings 39-J Multi Harness, garment, any size 39-K Rug, flat, woven 39-L Rug, pile, woven 39-M Tapestry weaving, any article 39-N Woven wall hanging, any item, any size 39-O Felted, home furnishings 39-P Felting, any article 39-Q Basketry, any article 39-R Any article from hand spun 39-S Any woven item not listed above, named

SECTION 40 – HONEY 40-A Honey, liquid, Units not less than 300 grams per entry. 40-B Honey, creamed, Units not less than 300 grams per entry 40-C Frame of honey – deep 40-D Frame of Honey-Intermediate 40-E Frame of honey – shallow 40-F Beeswax – 3 units not less than ¼ lb each 40-G Beeswax Candles-Cast maximum 4

40-H Beeswax Candles-Hand Dipped – Maximum of 4 SECTION 41 – EGGS 41-A Eggs, white – 6 41-B Eggs, brown – 6 41-C Eggs, coloured – 6 41-D Best AOV Eggs, i.e. duck, goose, bantam, etc. named – 6 41-E Eggs, grain fed – 6 41-F Any other egg, named

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SECTION 42 - PRESERVES 42-A Any canned fruit names 42-B Canned tomatoes, whole 42-C Canned tomatoes, stewed 42-D Canned tomatoes, diced 42-E Canned sauerkraut 42-F Canned mixed vegetables 42-G Any other canned vegetable, named Dried Fruits and Vegetables 42-H Named fruit, 4 piece 42-I Named vegetable, 4 piece 42-J Fruit leather, any kind, named, 4 strips Pickles, Relishes, Etc. 42-K Pickles, dill 42-L Pickles, any vegetable named 42-M Relish 42-N Antipasto 42-O Salsa 42-P Chutney Jams Indicate on entry tag whether pectin was used 42-Q Wild berry, named 42-R Marmalade 42-S Any other fruit, named Jelly 42-T Wild Berry 42-U Vegetable Jelly, named 42-V Any other Fruit, named Diabetic Preserves List of ingredients must accompany entry 42-W Any preserves suitable for a diabetic, named

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SECTION 43 – BAKING (*Also See Caine Cup page 42*) Bread and buns 43-A White loaf 43-B Multigrain loaf 43-C Bread buns, white 43-D Whole wheat buns, 60% 43-E Cinnamon rolls, made from sweet dough - 3 only Muffins 43-F Bran muffins, no fruit or raisins, 43-G Fruit muffin, 3 Squares & cookies 43-H Brownies - 4 only 43-I Any sandwich cookie - 4 only 43-J Cookies, drop – 4 only, named 43-K Shortbread - 4 only 43-L Squares – 4 only, any cereal Item made with a cereal other than rice krispies Pies/tarts 43-M Butter tarts – 4 only 43-N Filled tarts – 4 only, named 43-O Any pie made with a graham crust, i.e. Cheesecake 43-P Any other pie, named Cakes 43-Q Square chocolate cake, decorated 43-R Coffee cake, i.e. Fruit, berry or crumb cake, named 43-S Cupcakes, decorated – 4 only Candies 43-T Fudge, 1” pieces – 6 only 43-U Candy apple – 3 only 43-V Brittle, any kind, named 43-W Any candy made with primarily pretzels 43-X Any other candy, named Heritage cooking 43-Y Heritage cooking, any item named (recipe must be from 1940 or earlier)

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SECTION 44 – HORTICULTURE Flower Displays

• Extra points given if variety is labelled

• Judged as follows: Display 60%, Quality 40%

44-A Formal Arrangement-Live Local Flowers & Foliage, Cultivated or Native 44-B Harvest Display – Any combination of Native, Traditional, Home Grown Flowers, and Fruits & Vegetables; must include all 3. Cut Flowers – Annuals

• Remove leaves below water line.

• All should be of the same variety. Colour variation okay.

• Consistency in size, shape and quality is important. Remove Buds.

• The same number of blooms on each stem is preferred 44-C Petunias – 5 Blooms – same variety 44-D Any other species of annuals – must be labelled - 5 stems – 1 species Cut Flowers – Perennials

• Maximum height in this section is 24”. Container must be stable.

44-E Arrangement of Roses – 3 Blooms – Baby’s Breath & other foliage may be added. 44-F Herbs – Tied in bunches, in a jar or vase of water – Each bunch not to exceed 12” in length – 3 different Herbs, in 3 separate bunches – Label indicating types of herbs is required 44-G Homemade Potpourri – Name ingredients and place in glass container

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Fruit

• To be displayed on traditional plates: Ceramic, Wicker, Pottery, Aluminum or Styrofoam – Not Plastic.

• Stems are to be left on tree fruit if possible. Variety must be labelled.

• Entry must be free of disease and insects. 44-H Apples – 3 Fruits – appropriate shape – same variety and size – free of scab – good colour - labelled 44-I Raspberries – 5 of the same variety – Consistent in size and shape – label variety if possible – Must not have been frozen 44-J Any Fruit – 4 of the same variety, named. Vegetables

• To be displayed on plates. Rhubarb & Zucchini entries do not need a plate

• Entries should appear “Table Ready”.

• Scales and stalks should be left on when applicable, except as indicated.

• Label varieties, if possible.

• Extra points are given for consistency in size & shape.

• All vegetables must be this year’s crop.

• Size should be moderate, not large except when called for.

• Entry will be cut into, to determine its internal appearance.

44-K Potatoes: Any Variety – 5 – Points will be lost for greening, scab and broken skin, few and shallow eyes. Clean with soft brush. Colour appropriate for variety. Labelled with variety named 44-L Tomatoes: Collection of 4 different kinds – 2 Red, 2 Yellow, 2 Green and 2 Roma – stems on. 44-M Any other vegetable: – 3 of 1 type – must be labelled – Appropriate size & colour, clean & blemish free. Trim roots if practical, to reasonable length. – More than 1 entry is permitted, as long as each entry is a different vegetable. 44-N Garlic Bulbs: 3 bulbs with 6 to 8 cloves per bulb Organic Growing

• Five small or three large for these two classes 44-O Any vegetable - labelled

44-P Any fruit – labelled

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Field Crops


• Exhibits to be free from disease, weeds and to be neat and tidy in appearance

• Seed samples should be dry, well ripened, uniform in size and bright in colour

• Sheaves to be tied in two places, top tie just below heads, sheaf no more than 30” in length, 4” in diameter at top tie.

• Sheaves may be dried or fresh

• Forage samples should be of good colour, not overly mature (dry) and well prepared for show

• All entries should be attractive, free from mould or mustiness and of good colour

• All exhibits to bear correct name of variety

• Exhibits can be from previous year’s crop

Judging Criteria Bales: Stage of maturity: 30% Freedom from foreign material: 20% Leafiness, soundness and curing :40% General appearance: 10% Collection: Neatness: 20% Number of varieties & naming: 25% Utility: 25% Quality: 30% Silage: Leaf content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25% Colour and odour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30% Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25% Uniform (length) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% Grain: Freedom from foreign material . . . . . . . . 40% Maturity and soundness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35% Plumpness and uniformity . . . . . . . . . . . 15% General appearance (colour, lustre, etc. 10%

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Sliver: Maturity and Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30% Freedom from foreign material . . . . . . . 25% Soundness and lustre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25% Neatness and arrangement . . . . . . . . . . 20% Sheaves: Freedom from foreign material . . . . . . . . 30% Soundness and lustre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25% Neatness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% Maturity and filling of head . . . . . . . . . . 30% Classes and Description 44-Q Sheaf of barley 44-R Sheaf of oats 44-S Sheaf of wheat 44-T Bale of grass hay – 5 kg sample 44-U Bale of grass – legume hay – 5 kg sample 44-V Bale of oat hay – 5 kg sample 44-W Barley, grain – quart jar 44-X Oats, grain – quart jar 44-Y Silage, grain 44-Z Sliver of hay (legume grass alfalfa mix), named

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STS01: SILVER TEA SERVICE Criteria: The more classes you enter in Home Arts & Horticulture, the better your chances of being awarded the prize! How it works: Every first-place award in a class (on items entered in Home Arts & Horticulture) receives 6 points, every second-place award receive 4 points and for every third-place award 3 points. The Home Arts Division Chair will calculate your points. CC1953: CAINE CUP (Apple Cup): The Caine Cup was donated by the late Martin S. Caine in 1953. The Annual Apple Cup was for the best display of three varieties of apples grown within fifty miles of Prince George. It is presented for a single variety of apples. The cup was awarded until 1960 when it was misplaced until 1987 when it was refurbished and presented. In 2009, the BCNE made a decision to modify the criteria for winning this cup. Regular entry fees apply, one entry per person Criteria: Best apple pie made from local Crab Apples. – Winner must include recipe. 1st Prize: $25.00, name plaque on the cup, Ribbon & invitation to sponsor luncheon held post fair. FI01 DISTRICT ‘C’ FARMERS’ INSTITUTE CHALLENGE SHIELD:

• $100.00 Prize Money; Prize Money payout will be based on entries received (Donated by the District “C” Farmers’ Institute).

• No entry fee required. Judging Criteria A. Display and use of the theme: 50% B. Quality: (use of the following items): 15% C. Use of Agricultural related items: 25% D. Display of name of Farmer’s Institute: 10%

A. Vegetables i. Root ii. Leaf

B. Flowers – Seasonal C. Fruit – Locally Grown D. Grains E. Hays F. Dairy & Poultry G. Herbs H. Preserves I. Baking

CHOICE OF ANY OR ALL

A. Homemade Quilt B. Sheep Wool – Sweater, socks, etc. C. Old small farm equipment and/or tools D. Any Farmers Institute related items E. Blacksmithing

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2017 BC Fairs Members’ Choice Categories

One entry from each category exhibited at your 2017 fair, exhibition or festival can

be submitted into the BC Fairs Members’ Choice Awards program.

The winning entries will be selected by ballot submitted by delegates and guests attending the

2017 BCAAFE Conference, October 19 - 21, in Victoria.

The winning entry in each Member’s Choice category will be awarded a $50.00 cash prize!

Category #1 – Arts & Crafts – Open to all ages

DECORATIVE MASON JAR – (Quart Size)

Decorate a quart size mason jar on the “inside” with the color theme of red and white. The jar must have a lid. Contents are optional.

Category #2 – Arts & Crafts – Open to all ages

MUG RUG (Maximum 4” X 7”) Theme: Canada’s 150th Anniversary

Create one mug rug using any materials desired.

Category #3 – Photography in Sepia – Open to all ages

Theme: Heritage Barns in BC

Create a montage using 3 photos (each 5” x 7”) mounted on a 6” x 8” black backing board and connected using any style of recycled material for display. Photographs cannot be altered beyond standard optimization. Unmounted photographs will not be accepted.

For more information, contact the Awards chair, Kelly McIver, by phone 250-666-0086 or by email at [email protected].

mailto:[email protected]

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2017 Quilt Entry Form.

Deadline for Entries Friday July 28th 2017 at 4:00pm.

Please fill out the form with all information:

Exhibitor Name: _______________________________________________. Exhibitor Number: ____________.

Mailing Address: _________________________________. City: ___________________. Province: _________.

Postal Code: _________________. Email Address: _________________________________________________.

Telephone (Home): ________________________________. Cell Phone: ________________________________.

Age Category: _________________________________________________________________________________________.

See page 8 for all entry fees. (entry fee is per class)

INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, AND WILL THE RESPONSIBILTY OF THE EXHIBITOR.

Class

Number

Section Description

Of Exhibit

Entry Fee

$

Placing Total

Money $

Points

Totals:

SPONSORED BY THE PRINCE GEORGE AGRICULTURAL & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION.

Total of all Entry Fees $ 4 Day General Exhibitor (12-55 year) $28.00 per person $ 4 Day Child Exhibitor (11 & Under) Free $ 4 Day Senior Exhibitor (55+ Years) $12.00 per person $ 4 Day Camping Pass $25.00 per Unit $ 1 Day General Exhibitor (12 – 55 years) $10.00 per person $ 1 Day Child Exhibitor (11 & Under) Free $ 1 Day Senior Exhibitor (55+ years) $5.00 per person $

Sub Total: $ GST 5%: $

Grand Total: $

I hereby make the following entries subject to Rules & Regulations printed in the 2017 BCNE Prize Book

Signature: _______________________________________________. Date: _______________________.

Make Cheques Payable to the Prince George Agricultural & Historical Association (PGAHA).

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2017 Home Arts & Horticulture Entry Form.


Please fill out the form with all information: Exhibitor Name: ________________________________________. Exhibitor Number: ____________________. Mailing Address: _____________________________________. City: __________________. Province: ________. Postal Code: ____________________. Email Address: __________________________________________________. Telephone (Home): ________________________________. Cell Phone: __________________________________. Age Category: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____.

See page 8 for all entry fees (entry fee is per class) INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, AND WILL THE RESPONSIBILTY OF THE EXHIBITOR.

Class

Number

Section Description

Of Exhibit

Entry Fee

$

Placing Total

Money $

Points

Totals:




Grand Total: $

I hereby make the following entries subject to Rules & Regulations printed in the 2017 BCNE Prize Book

Signature: _______________________________________________. Date: _______________________.


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2017 Photography Entry Form.


Please fill out the form with all information: Exhibitor Name: __________________________________________________. Exhibitor Number: ____________. Mailing Address: __________________________________________. City: _______________. Province: ________. Postal Code: ____________________. Email Address: ___________________________________________________. Telephone (Home): ________________________________. Cell Phone: ___________________________________.

Age Category: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. See page 8 for all entry fees. (entry fees are per class)

INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, AND WILL THE RESPONSIBILTY OF THE EXHIBITOR.

Class

Number

Section Description

Of Exhibit

Entry Fee

$

Placing Total

Money $

Points

Totals:




Grand Total: $ I hereby make the following entries subject to Rules & Regulations printed in the 2017 BCNE Prize Book

Signature: _______________________________________________. Date: _______________________.


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Deadline: 5:00pm on May 19th, 2017 Return to:

BC Association of Agricultural Fairs & Exhibitions #20 – 16655 64th Avenue,

Surrey, BC V3S 3V1 [email protected]

2017 SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

Applications must be received in the BCAAFE office on or before the closing date. Applications received after 5:00pm on May 19th, 2017 will be disqualified.

• Amount of scholarship $2,000.00

• Applicant must be a resident of British Columbia.

• Scholarships may only be won once by the same applicant, however, non successful applicants may re-apply

the following year.

• An applicant may apply for a scholarship for two successive years after graduating from grade 12.

• For those scholarship winners unable to enter their program the year they have been awarded the

scholarship, funds will be held in trust by the BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions for a

maximum of one year from the time the award was made.

• Scholarship recipient will provide their student number and contact information of the educational institute

where they are enrolled to the BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions office before the

scholarship is paid. Payment will be made directly to the institution.

• The BC Association of Agricultural Fairs & Exhibitions will administer the scholarship.

• The scholarship selection committee will be appointed by BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and

Exhibitions.

• The scholarship committee reserves the right to withhold the awarding of any scholarship if, in the opinion

of the scholarship committee, no qualified application is received.

• The decision of the scholarship committee is final and not open to appeal.

• Results will be announced to applicants by June 15th, 2017.

• Applications can be sent to the BCAAFE office by regular mail, courier or via email to the above contact

information. Faxed applications will NOT be accepted.

• Email applications and supporting documents must be sent in pdf file format.

• Include a colour, passport size photo (head and shoulders only) with your application. If you are submitting

your application by email, send your photo in jpeg format; please reference the applicants name on all

email files.

• A copy of your most recent transcript MUST be submitted with your application.

The Scholarship Committee encourages all applicants to review the application requirements/supporting documents thoroughly before submitting your application.

Incomplete applications or applications submitted late will NOT be accepted


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BC Fairs 2017 Scholarship Application

Please note the application and essay must be completed by the applicant. Attach a copy of your most recent transcript of grades achieved and a passport size (50mm

wide x 70mm high) colour photo (head and shoulders only) of yourself.

Surname Given Name

Address Town/City Postal Code

Home Phone Email

Name of High School

Name of post secondary institution you will be attending.

Name of faculty or course

Tell us about any school related awards or achievements: List up to 4 of your school awards/achievements in the past 4 years; include the year achieved and the name of the Award/Prize.

Community Volunteer Service

List up to 4 of your community volunteer activities over the past 4 years. Provide the year(s) and describe the type of activity.

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Sport/Club/Cultural Activities

List up to 4 activities that you have participated in over the past 4 years, i.e., sports, music, drama, art, environment, cadets, etc. Include the year(s) of your participation and the name of the activity.

B.C. 4-H Involvement

Are you or have you been a B.C. 4-H Member? Yes No

If yes, below list the club name and achievement year:

Employment Please provide a list of paid part-time or summer employment over the past 4 years (unpaid voluntary work should be listed under Community Service and Activities).

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ESSAY THEME: Personal Growth & Development

Write a 750-word essay using one of the following perspectives on this topic: 1) Pick an experience from your own life and explain how it has influenced your development.

2) Who in your life has been your biggest influence and why?

3) Where do you see yourself ten years from now?

4) How has your family background affected the way you see the world?

Your typed essay will be double-spaced and titled, include the word count under the title.

PERSONAL REFERENCES Please provide 2 letters of reference, one from a school teacher, councillor or administrator and the second from an employer or community organization.

WAIVER The following waiver MUST be signed by the applicant or legal guardian of any applicants under the age of 18 years.

I hereby authorize the BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions, to use my photo and/or essay in all BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions publications, articles, news releases and posting on their website. Applicants Name: (please print) ___________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: _________________________________ Signature: ______________________________

Name of legal guardian: _________________________________________________________________

Address of guardian if different from applicant: ______________________________________________

Signature of legal guardian: ________________________________ Phone: _______________________

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Deadline: 5:00pm on May 19th, 2017 Return to:

BC Association of Agricultural Fairs & Exhibitions #20 – 16655 64th Avenue,

Surrey, BC V3S 3V1 [email protected]

2017 “BINGO HAUSER MEMORIAL” SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

Applications must be received in the BCAAFE office on or before the closing date. Applications received after 5:00pm on May 19th, 2017 will be disqualified.

• Amount of scholarship $1,000.00

• Applicant must be a resident of British Columbia.

• Scholarships may only be won once by the same applicant, however, non successful applicants may re-apply

the following year.

• An applicant may apply for a scholarship for two successive years after graduating from grade 12.

• For those scholarship winners unable to enter their program the year they have been awarded the

scholarship, funds will be held in trust by the BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions for a

maximum of one year from the time the award was made.

• Scholarship recipient will provide their student number and contact information of the educational institute

where they are enrolled to the BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions office before the

scholarship is paid. Payment will be made directly to the institution.

• The BC Association of Agricultural Fairs & Exhibitions will administer the scholarship.

• The scholarship selection committee will be appointed by BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and

Exhibitions.

• The scholarship committee reserves the right to withhold the awarding of any scholarship if, in the opinion

of the scholarship committee, no qualified application is received.

• The decision of the scholarship committee is final and not open to appeal.

• Results will be announced to applicants by June 15th, 2017.

• Applications can be sent to the BCAAFE office by regular mail, courier or via email to the above contact

information. Faxed applications will NOT be accepted.

• Email applications and supporting documents must be sent in pdf file format.

• Include a colour, passport size photo (head and shoulders only) with your application. If you are submitting

your application by email, send your photo in jpeg format; please reference the applicants name on all

email files.

• A copy of your most recent transcript MUST be submitted with your application.

The Scholarship Committee encourages all applicants to review the application requirements/supporting documents thoroughly before submitting your application.

Incomplete applications or applications submitted late will NOT be accepted!


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BC Fairs 2017 Scholarship Application

Please note the application and essay must be completed by the applicant. Attach a copy of your most recent transcript of grades achieved and a passport size (50mm

wide x 70mm high) colour photo (head and shoulders only) of yourself.

Surname Given Name

Address Town/City Postal Code

Home Phone Email

Name of High School

Name of post secondary institution you will be attending.

Field of Study

Goals

Please let us know what your intended goals are after your studies have completed.

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Community Volunteer Service List your community volunteer activities over the past 5 years. Provide the year(s) and describe the type of activity.

B.C. 4-H Involvement

Are you or have you been a B.C. 4-H Member? Yes No

If yes, below list the club name and achievement year:

ESSAY THEME: Bingo Hauser “Founder of West Coast Amusements”

Write a 750-word essay about Bingo Hauser, the Founder of West Coast Amusements! Your typed essay will be double-spaced and titled, include the word count under the title.

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Personal References Please provide 2 letters of reference, one from a schoolteacher, councillor or administrator and the second from an employer or community organization. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

WAIVER The following waiver MUST be signed by the applicant or legal guardian of any applicants under the age of 18 years.

I hereby authorize the BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions, to use my photo and/or essay in all BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions publications, articles, news releases and posting on their website. Applicants Name: (please print) ___________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: _________________________________ Signature: ______________________________

Name of legal guardian: _________________________________________________________________

Address of guardian if different from applicant: ______________________________________________

Signature of legal guardian: ________________________________ Phone: _______________________

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ON BEHALF OF ALL OF US AT THE

PRINCE GEORGE AGRICULTURAL

AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU ALL

FOR YOUR SUPPORT BY ATTENDING THE

105TH BCNE

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

______________________________________________

Our Official Corporate Sponsor Hotel for this year’s BCNE!

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We, at the BCNE, would like to Thank our MANY Sponsors!

As a result of your Generosity, Home Arts & Horticulture

continues to grow and improve every year.

• Trinity Financial (Dave Mothus)

• West Coast Amusements

• Photography Club

• Quilter’s Guild

• Blockbuster Drain and Sewer

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