CULINARY ARTS
Coordinator: Kathryn Connell
Information for Exhibitors:
Please see General Rules and Regulations
All Exhibitors are required to register under their own name not the name of their business or farm. Such entries will be disqualified for judging.
Fair share is 20% off prize money
Exhibits are to be in place by 10:00 am on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Exhibits may be brought to the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, September 11 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm or Thursday morning September 12 between 8 am and 10 am.
Judging will commence on Thursday, September 12, 2023, at 10:00 am sharp.
The doors to the Exhibit building will be closed on Sunday at 4 pm to allow the committee time to organize the exhibits for dispersal. Doors will re-open again at 4:30 pm. Thank you for your patience & understanding.
All prize-winning exhibits must be left on display until 4:30 pm Sunday, September 15.
Unclaimed exhibits become the property of the Spencerville Agricultural Society after 5:30 pm on Sunday.
Due to health rules and regulations, food can not be sold on Sunday, September 15.
Changes or new sections are marked bold.
Please Note: Sections 1-30 require ONLY one (1) piece of pie & ONLY half (1/2) a loaf.
ALL OF THE SPECIALS require HALF (1/2) a pie/cake; class 15-17: sections 51 – 64.
Please note the following:
ALL ITEMS EXCEPT LOAVES OF BREAD MUST BE DISPLAYED ON STURDY, DISPOSABLE PLATES AND PLACED IN CLEAR ZIP-LOCK BAGS OR PLASTIC BAGS WITH TIES AND NOT SARAN WRAP.
Only 8” or 9” cakes will be accepted unless otherwise indicated.
All squares should be approx. 1.5” x 1.5”.
Please attach entry tags on the outside of the plastic bags.
Muffins and cupcakes must not be on paper.
Only one entry per exhibitor per class.
Hint: All new tin foil pans and plates should be tempered at 400* for AT LEAST 10 minutes prior to being used.
CLASS 15 [CULINARY]:
Prizes: Sections 1-30: 1st: $8; 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
" All prize money DOUBLED THANKS to the generosity of an Anonymous Donor”
Sections:
1. Loaf of White Bread (not machine bread – half loaf)
2. Cinnamon Rolls (rolls should be separated and iced) (3)
3. Dinner Rolls (3)
4. Scones (any variety) (3)
5. Banana Muffins (3)
6. Blueberry Muffins (3)
7. Chocolate Chip Muffins (3)
8. Pumpkin/Chocolate Chip Muffins (3)
9. Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf (glazed – half loaf)
10. Pumpkin Bread (without raisins – half loaf)
11. Banana Loaf (no nuts – half loaf)
12. Corn Bread (3x2” squares)
13. Chocolate Brownies (iced, no nuts) (3)
14. Butterscotch Brownies (3)
15. Apple Fritter Bread (half loaf)
16. Peanut Butter Cookies (3)
17. Chocolate Chip Cookies (3)
18. White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies (3)
19. Ginger Cookies (3)
20. White Sugar Cookies (rolled) (3)
21. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (3)
22. Shortbread Cookies (3)
23. Rice Pudding – single serving
24. Jam Cookies (3)
25. Apple Pie (with spices) (1 piece)
26. Cake Pops (3)
27. Lemon Meringue Pie (1 piece)
28. Raisin Pie (1 piece)
29. Strawberry/Rhubarb Pie (1 piece)
30. Raspberry Pie (1 piece)
Class 16:
PRESERVES AND CANNING
No wax on jellies or jams. All pickles and preserves can be exhibited in either 500 ml or 250 ml (pint) jars. Jams and Jellies may also be shown in 125 ml jars.
ALL JARS MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED, OR THE ENTRY OR THE ENTRY WILL NOT BE JUDGED. ONLY NEW LIDS AND SCREWTOPS SHOULD BE USED.
Entry tags on pickles, jams and jellies must be fastened to jars, not lids.
Only one entry per exhibitor per section.
Prizes: Sections 31 – 50 Inc.1st: $6; 2nd: $5; 3rd: $4
Sections:
31. Strawberry Jam (cooked, not freezer)
32. Raspberry Jam (cooked, not freezer, some seeds should be removed)
33. Peach Jam (plain, cooked, no large chunks)
34. Blueberry Jam (cooked, not freezer)
35. Apple Butter
36. Red Pepper Jelly
37. Crab Apple Jelly
38. Dill Pickles (cucumber)
39. Bread & Butter Pickles
40. Beet Pickles
41. Corn Relish
42. Hot Dog Relish
43. Chilli Sauce
44. Any Pickle (not listed) (named)
45. Stewed Tomatoes
46. Spaghetti Sauce (no meat)
47. Salsa Sauce (label if hot)
48. Pickled Carrots
49. Pickled Beans
50. Pickled Asparagus
2024 “STAR BAKER” OF THE FAIR
Winner of the Most Points in Culinary Arts, Class 76, sections 1 to 50.
Prize: 1st$40
The Culinary Arts Committee would like the “Star Baker” to participate in the parade on Saturday, September 14 commencing at 11:00 am (forming behind the Catholic Church).
Class 17: SPECIALS
51. Fair Presidents Special - Coconut Cream Pie - half a pie
Prizes: 1st: $10; 2nd: $8; 3rd: $7
52. Chocolate Lover’s Special – Any Chocolate Cake – half a cake
Sponsored by: The Connell Family
Prizes: 1st: $10; 2nd: $8; 3rd: $7
53. It’s Coffee Time Special – Coffee Cake - half a cake baked in a bundt pan
Sponsored by: The Schmitz Family
Prizes: 1st: $10; 2nd: $8; 3rd: $7
54. Celebrating Our Community Special – Queen Elizabeth Cake – half a cake
Sponsored by: Locus Lane Farms
Prizes: 1st: $10; 2nd: $8; 3rd: $755. More, Please Special - Focaccia Bread – 8x8 piece including an edge
All entries will be judged on appearance, texture, and taste.
Note: Display a quarter of the loaf in a clear plastic bag.
Sponsored by: The Herweyer Family
Prizes: 1st: $10; 2nd: $8; 3rd: $7
56. Lois Burnie Memorial Special - Maple Cream Fudge (4 pieces)
Sponsored by: The Burnie Family
Prizes: 1st: $10; 2nd: $8; 3rd: $7
57. Walter Froom Memorial Special - Your favourite apple recipe or apple treat
I.e. Caramel apple, apple crisp, apple chutney etc.
Sponsored by: Wenbro Hobby Shop
Prizes: 1st: $10; 2nd: $8; 3rd: $7
58. Jean Elizabeth King Memorial Special - Butter Tarts with Raisins (3)
Sponsored by: The King Family
Prizes: 1st: $10; 2nd: $8; 3rd: $7
The winner may be chosen to go on to the District Competition.
59. Spencerville Agricultural Specials - All entries will be judged on appearance,
texture, and taste.
Prizes: 1st: $10; 2nd: $8; 3rd: $7
59.1 Your Family’s Favourite Cake (any kind) (half of an 8” or 9”)
59.2 Your Family’s Favourite Pie (any kind) (half of a 9”)
59.3 Your Family’s Favourite Cookie (any kind) (4 on a plate)
60. Gluten Free Class
Prizes Section 60.1 & 60.2: 1st: $12; 2nd: $10; 3rd: $8
Prizes Section 60.3 & 60.4: 1st: $8; 2nd: $7; 3rd: $5
60.1 Any Fruit Pie (baked – one piece) – Gluten-Free
60.2 Cake of your choice (quarter of a 9”) – Gluten Free
60.3 Muffins (your choice) (3) – Gluten Free
60.4 Cookies (your choice) (3) – Gluten-Free
61. Bread Master Special - Sourdough Bread
All entries will be judged on appearance, texture, and taste.
Note: Display a half loaf in a clear plastic bag.
Sponsored by: Iron Rise Gear
Prizes: 1st: $20; 2nd: $15; 3rd: $10
62. I LOVE MILK Special – Chocolate Mousse – single serving
Note: Judging will be 50% on taste and 50% on presentation
Sponsored by: The Grenville Dairy Producers
Prizes: 1st: $20; 2nd: $15; 3rd: $10
63. I LOVE MILK Special – New York Style Cheesecake – quarter of a round 8”, 9”, 10”
Note: Judging will be 50% on taste and 50% on presentation
Sponsored by: The Grenville Dairy Producers
Prizes: 1st: $25; 2nd: $20; 3rd: $15
64. Best Flop in the show
Prize: 1st: $5
Bring something you wanted to exhibit at the Fair but did not turn out.
All entries will be automatically entered into Judges Choice.
65. Most Delicious Baked Entry
Prize: Gift Basket & Bragging Rights
66. Most Delicious Canning Entry
Prize: Gift Basket & Bragging Rights