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Honey

CLASS 28

THANKS TO BRIAN HOWIE HOMES, CARP FOR BEING THE MAJOR SPONSOR OF THE HONEY DEPARTMENT.

Entry form at end of book

Director in Charge: Heather Johnston

Carp Fair’s new website now allows for exhibitors to register online. Please click on the ‘Register Online’ link and follow the steps to register your exhibits for the Fair.

A list of entries must be in the office of the General-Manager by 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 19th, 2011, in order that entries may be processed. Exhibits are to be placed Wednesday, September 21st from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. or before 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 22nd in the Exhibit Hall. Judging will take place on Thursday, September 22nd commencing at 10:00 a.m. This is closed to the public. Exhibits are lifted between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 25th. Exhibits left after 6:00 p.m. Sunday may be claimed in the Exhibit Hall on Monday, September 26th before 8:30 a.m. The Carp Agricultural Society will not assume any responsibility for exhibits left on any Society premises after 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. The honey is to be a 2010 product and is to be displayed in two (2) 500 grams jars per section.

Passes – Field Crops, Maple Syrup, Honey, Wine, Beer, Grains, Seeds, Vegetables, Fruits, Flowers, Domestic Science, and Sewing & Crafts – Less than 10 articles exhibited, a pass for Sunday only. Ten articles or more, a Weekend Pass if over twelve years of age.

* The entry fee is 10% of the prize money retained.

Prize Money: 1st $20.00 2nd $15.00 3rd $10.00 4th $8.00 5th $5.00

If you have any questions, please call the Director in Charge at the number above.

Section
1. Light
2. Golden
3. Amber
4. Comb Honey, 3″ x 4″ block in a commercial foil container
5. Beeswax – 2 samples to be shown
6. Article made from beeswax ie. candles

Classes Sponsored in part by – Benson Bee Supplies Ltd., Metcalfe.

SPECIAL

7. The best display of honey products, not to exceed 3′ x 3′. Consideration will be given to the variety of products and the attractiveness of the display. Commercially manufactured products cannot be included.
Prize Money: 1st $25.00 2nd $20.00 3rd $15.00 4th $10.00

SCORE CARD
Liquid Honey – colour 5, moisture 15, clarity 10, freedom from granulation 10, freedom from froth and impurities 15, brightness 20, flavour 20, evenness of fill 5 = Total 100

HOMECRAFT DIVISION AND JUNIOR DEPARTMENT

A list of entries must be in the Office of the General Manager by Monday, September 19th, 2011 in order that entries may be processed. Exhibits are to be placed Wednesday, September 21st from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. or before 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 23rd . Judging will take place on Thursday, September 22nd. Exhibits are lifted between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 25th. Exhibits left after 6:00 p.m. Sunday may be claimed in the Exhibit Hall on Monday, September 26th before 8:30 a.m. The Carp Agricultural Society will not assume any responsibility for exhibits left on any Society premises after 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. The Public Health Act (sec.32) states “Hazardous food … shall be maintained, transported and offered for sale at a temperature not lower than 5 degrees Celsius or not higher than 60 degrees Celsius.” Because of these regulations there will be no bake sale at the time of lifting of exhibits.

PASSES – Field Crops, Maple Syrup, Honey, Wine, Beer, Grains, Seeds, Vegetables, Fruits, Flowers, Domestic Science, Sewing & Crafts – Less than 10 articles exhibited, a pass for Sunday only. Ten articles or more, a Weekend Pass if over twelve years of age.

If you have any questions, please call the Director in Charge of the Class, as listed under each class. All the decisions of the Judges are final.

PLEASE NOTE: ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES – JUDGING STANDARDS MAY BE ORDERED FOR A FEE OF $ 5.00 BY CALLING KATHRYN LAMBERT AT 519-287-3553.

PROFESSIONAL EXHIBITORS ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENTRY IN THESE CLASSES. PLEASE READ CLASS SPECIFICATIONS CAREFULLY.

* The entry fee is 10% of the prize money retained.

Carp Fair’s new website now allows for exhibitors to register online. Please click on the ‘Register Online’ link and follow the steps to register your exhibits for the Fair.