Updated for 2023
Rules and Regulations for Exhibit Hall Classes
- These rules and regulations apply to Classes 38-44 inclusive, including lettered classes.
- All general rules and regulations apply to Exhibit Hall Classes.
- In all articles of manufacture, grain, seeds, and produce, no person shall enter in the same class more than one article of each kind, which must be their own manufacture or growth.
- All vegetables to be grown in 2023. All fruits, etc. must be correctly named on each exhibit.
- Exhibit Hall Drop-off and Pick-up Schedule - Exhibit Hall entries will be accepted on Wednesday and Thursday before Labour Day, Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Judging of hall exhibits will commence at 2 p.m. Thursday. The Hall will be open for viewing by visitors Friday, Saturday & Sunday. The Exhibit Hall will close Sunday at 5 p.m. to prepare for the removal of exhibits at 5:15 p.m. One helper only is allowed. Exhibits may not be removed prior to this time. All exhibitors are responsible for picking up their goods in a timely fashion. The Exhibit Hall will close at 6 p.m. Sunday. This schedule is subject to change. All updates will be posted to our website, kinmountfair.net.
Tips for Exhibit Hall Classes
- To avoid line-ups and delays, please make every effort to pre-register your exhibits online at kinmountfair.net or with the fair board Secretary by Tuesday, August 29, 2023. A physical entry form is available online to print and send in.
Entries can be mailed to: Kinmount Fair, 3174 Cty Rd 121, Burnt River, ON K0M 1C0 - Entry tags will not be mailed back for any entries received after Friday, August 25, 2023. These entries will be available for pick-up at the exhibit hall.
- The busiest time for receiving entries is Thursday between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Try to come on Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning to avoid delays and line-ups. Make sure your entry tags have your name on them before putting your exhibits on display!
- If you have difficulty determining the Class and/or Section numbers to use for your entries, don’t hesitate to consult with the exhibit hall staff. They are there to help make the process easier for everyone!
Guidelines for all Horticulture Division Classes
Following are some guidelines suggested for entries in Class 38-40 of the Horticultural Division. These guidelines are taken from the “Ontario Judging Standards,” published by the Ontario Horticultural Association and/or the Garden Clubs of Ontario in co-operation with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, which is available for purchase at a moderate price. This booklet provides you with everything necessary for successful entry in competitions in Classes 38, 39 and 40.
Preparation of Entries
- List or mark on the following schedule, the plants you have grown that are or will be, at the proper stage for exhibiting, including the “any other” categories.
- Cut flowers and foliage the evening before the show or in the early morning, selecting specimens of quality.
- Preparing Materials for Hardening
- Remove lower foliage cleanly. Upper foliage must be attached unless otherwise stated.
- Specimen blooms must be disbudded. In fact, good exhibitors will often disbud weeks before the show.
- Make a fresh slanting cut at the end of the stems, for maximum water intake.
- Place in a wide bucket in deep warm water, preferably overnight.
- Store in a cool, dark, humid, draft-free place.
- Conditioning It is well known that some cut flowers, foliage and woody materials do not readily absorb water, and require further treatment prior to hardening, to prevent wilting during the show.
- Flowering branches generally benefit from splitting the cut ends, although some require removal of the thick outer layer as well.
- Some cut flowers (e.g. poppies) benefit from burning the stem ends, while others benefit from placing stem ends in boiling water or from chemicals in the water. Details are available in floral books.
- Preparation of Specimens for Showing
- removal of dust, stains, pollen and any other foreign material.
- re-cut stem ends before placing in show containers.
- Some Cautions
- a bud showing colour is considered a bloom, which upsets the bloom count
- only self-foliage is permitted to be attached, unless otherwise stated in the schedule
- wiring, oiling, spraying and artificial colouring is prohibited in the Horticultural Division
- Placing Entries
- Exhibitors are responsible for placing entries in proper classes
- Show directors can assist exhibitors to avoid errors in placing entries and ensure they qualify within the limits prescribed in the schedule
- Guidelines and Terminology
- Uniformity – specimens in an entry of a given cultivar should be as uniform as possible in size, form, and colour. When several cultivars are involved, they may vary in size and colour, but should be at a uniform stage of development.
- Form – should be characteristic of the cultivar. Thin shallow blooms, or distorted or immature blooms, are not of exhibition quality.
- Size and Colour – according to the cultivar
- Substance – freshness and turgidity are evidence of good substance and lasting quality
- Stem and Foliage – the stem should be of good proportion, sufficiently strong and stiff to support the bloom, but not coarse. Only attached self-foliage is permitted, unless otherwise stated.
- Condition and Grooming – entries should be at the proper stage of maturity, turgid and free of mechanical injury, insects, disease, and spray blemishes. Flowers and foliage should display evidence of good culture and grooming.
All exhibits must be grown by exhibitor
Class Links
| Fruits |
| Vegetables |
| Crazy or Large Vegetables |
| Cut Flowers (no Artificial Flowers) |
| Arrangements |
| Potted Plants |
38F - Fruits
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
Sections:
1. | Wild Apples, minimum 8, displayed in an appropriate container |
2. | Wild Grapes, minimum 6 bunches, displayed in an appropriate container |
3. | Eating apples, minimum 8 |
4. | Display of fruits, artistically displayed in an appropriate container |
5. | Any fruit not listed, named |
38V. Vegetables
Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4
Sections:
1. | Any vegetable not listed, named Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
2. | 5 beets, yellow Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
3. | 5 beets, red Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
4. | 2 white cabbage, named Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
5. | 2 red cabbage, named Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
6. | 5 carrots, 1" stem Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
7. | 5 ears of corn, 1/3 husk silk removed, any variety, named Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
8. | 5 cucumbers, pickling Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
9. | 5 cucumbers, table Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
10. | Cucamelons, quart basket Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
11. | 5 different fresh herbs, artistic showing Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
12. | Garlic braid, 12" to 14" long, any variety Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
13. | 5 garlic bulbs Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
14. | Garlicscape Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
15. | 3 onions, Dutch sets, 1" stems Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
16. | 3 onions, Spanish, 1" stems Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
17. | 3 onions, Red, 1" stems Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
18. | 5 leeks, tops trimmed Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
19. | 3 parsnips, 1" stems Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
20. | 3 peppers, hot, stems on Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
21. | 3 peppers, sweet, stems on Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
22. | 5 potatoes, red, named Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
23. | 5 potatoes, white, named Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
24. | 5 potatoes, sweet potato Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
25. | 3 pumpkins, pie-type, stem on Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
26. | 1 squash, any other variety, named, stem on Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
26A. | 1 spaghetti squash, stem on Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
26B. | 1 acorn squash, stem on Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
26C. | 1 butternut squash, stem on Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
27. | 3 squash, zucchini, table size, stem on Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
28. | 12 cherry tomatoes, red, stems on Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
29. | 3 tomatoes, green, stems on Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
30. | 3 tomatoes, red, stems on Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
31. | 3 tomatoes, any other variety, ripe, stems on Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
32. | 3 turnips, any variety, named Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
33. | 5 fresh beans, any variety, named Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
34. | Display of leaf greens Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, others: $0 |
35. | Display of garden produce, homegrown, displayed in an appropriate container Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10, others: $0 |
36. | Collection of gourds, minimum 5, displayed in appropriate container Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $7, others: $0 |
39. Crazy or Large Vegetables
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
Sections:
1. | Siamese twin vegetable |
2. | Alphabet bean, natural shape |
3. | Longest bean |
4. | Cutest cucumber |
5. | Longest cucumber |
6. | Craziest carrot |
7. | Longest carrot |
8. | Longest zucchini |
9. | Heaviest zucchini |
10. | Homeliest potato |
11. | Heaviest potato |
12. | Heaviest onion |
13. | Weirdest tomato |
14. | Heaviest tomato |
15. | Largest beet (girth measurement) |
16. | Largest beet, length |
17. | Largest pumpkin (girth measurement) |
18. | Heaviest Pumpkin |
40. Cut Flowers (no Artificial Flowers)
Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4
Sections:
1. | Aster, 5 blooms Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
2. | Petunia, single, 3 sprays Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
2A. | Wave Petunia, single Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, others: $5 |
3. | Petunia, double, 3 sprays Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
3A. | Wave Petunia, double Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
4. | Snapdragon, 5 stems Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
5. | Cosmos, 7 sprays Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
6. | Rudebeckia, 5 blooms Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
7. | Henchera (Coral Bell), any variety with 3 leaves Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
8. | Cleome, 3 stems Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
9. | Marigold, 7 small blooms, under 2" Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
10. | Marigold, 5 large blooms, over 2" Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
11. | Zinnia, 5 large blooms, over 2" Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
12. | Gladioli, 1 stem, dark colour Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
13. | Gladioli, 1 stem white or pastel Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
14. | Gladioli, 1 stem, any colour Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
15. | Gladioli, 3 stems, various colours Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
16. | Phlox, 3 stems Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
17. | Echinacea (cone flower) 5 blooms Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
18. | Rose, any colour, any variety, 1 Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
19. | Sunflower, any variety, 3 blooms Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
20. | Sunflower, 2 mature heads, under 8" Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
21. | Sunflower, largest head Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
22. | Dahlias, 1 large, any variety Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
23. | Dahlias, 3 small, any variety, mixed colours Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
24. | Lily, 1 spike, any variety Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
25. | Sedum, 3 stems, non-hybrid (green stem) Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
26. | Sedum, 3 stems, hybrid (red stem) Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
27. | Hosta Leaves 5 (named) stems Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
28. | Any other annual not mentioned above, 3 stems Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
29. | Any other perennial, not mentioned above, 3 stems, bush or plant Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
30. | Annual, minimum of 5 different varieties, named Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
31. | Perennial, minimum of 5 different varieties, named Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 |
40A. Arrangements
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
Sections:
1. | "Sunny Morn" an arrangement using predominantly yellow. |
2. | "Gentle Breeze" arrangement using assorted ornamental grasses. Not to exceed 15" in any direction |
3. | "Country Garden" Bouquet in a canning jar |
4. | "Light and Lovely" an arrangement using Queen's Anne Lace |
5. | "Gracefully Simple" An arrangement using roses and foliage |
6. | "An Arrangement in an Unusual Container" not to exceed 20" in any direction |
7. | "Suits Me to a Tea" an arrangement in a cup and saucer |
8. | "Wild and Wonderful" an arrangement using wild plants and flowers |
9. | A "Sunflower Arrangement" that could be used as an exhibit hall decoration |
10. | "A Lonely Voyage" one perennial bloom floating in a stemmed glass |
11. | "Vintage Tin" an arrangement in a vintage tin container using fresh flowers |
12. | "Green Leaves of Home" an arrangement using hosta leaves and foliage |
13. | "Putting on the Glitz" a large Vegas showstopper arrangement with sparkles and feathers |
14. | "Sweet and Savoury" an arrangement using herbs and flowers |
40B. Potted Plants
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
Sections:
1. | Begonia |
2. | Ivy, any variety |
3. | Geraniums, any variety |
4. | African Violet, any variety |
5. | Dish Garden, succulent plants, not to exceed 12" any direction |
6. | Cactus, one variety only |
7. | Aloevera |
8. | Hens and Chicks, in an unusual container |
9. | Any other flowering plant, in bloom, named |
10. | Any other flowering plant not in bloom, named |
11. | Hanging Basket (not to exceed 14" pot) Containing one or more plant species, named |
12. | Hanging flowering plant in unusual container |
13. | Unusual plant, named |