Updated for 2023
Rules and Regulations for Exhibit Hall Classes
- These rules and regulations apply to Classes 38-46 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 2025. 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 with AssistExpo at kinmountfair.net or with the fair board secretary by the Tuesday before Labour Day. A printable entry form is also available online that can be submitted by email to info@kinmountfair.net or mailed in if electronic submission is not possible.
Entries can be mailed to: Kinmount Fair, 3174 Cty Rd 121, Burnt River, ON K0M 1C0 - *NEW* Entry tags will no longer be mailed out. Blank entry tags will be available in advance at the following locations from July 15th, 2025:
- 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!
OAAS Competitions
The 1st place entries for all sections that are Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) competitions are eligible for entry in the District 4 competition held in the fall. Full rules and judging standards for OAAS District and Provincial Competitions can be found at https://ontarioagsocieties.com/convention/district-and-provincial-competition-rules.
Rules for all Homecraft Division Classes
- All Exhibit Hall rules and regulations apply. See above.
- In all of the Homecraft Division Classes (41 to 46 inclusive, including lettered classes), all entries must be home manufactured by the exhibitor.
- Photography exhibits will ONLY be accepted in advance, online. See Class 47 - Photography for details.
Class Links
| Baking |
| Heritage Cooking |
| Pickles & Preserves |
| Farm Special |
Rules for Classes 41, 41A
- All pies and cakes made with commercial mixes or fillings will be disqualified.
- All icing must be edible.
- Exhibits to be shown on a plate of reasonable size, without plastic wrap.
- Paper cups are to be left on cupcakes, none on muffins.
Baking
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
Sections:
1. | Baking Assortment Tray of Sweets - 3 of 3 different sweets Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10, others: $0 |
2. | Tea Biscuits, 3 |
3. | Bran Muffins, 3 |
4. | Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, 3 |
5. | Muffins, any fruit, named, 3 |
6. | Zucchini Loaf |
7. | Banana Loaf |
8. | Dinner Rolls, 6 |
9. | Bread, any variety, named, 1 loaf |
10. | Bread, machine made, 1 loaf |
11. | 8" square cake, iced, red & white, any variety |
12. | Baked Pie Shell |
13. | Pie, any variety, named |
14. | OAAS Butter Tarts competition, plain, 6 |
15. | Lemon Tarts, 3 |
16. | Tarts, any variety, named, 3 |
17. | Peanut Butter Cookie, 5 |
18. | Oatmeal Cookie, 5 |
19. | Chocolate Chip Cookie, 5 |
20. | Shortbread Cookie, any variety, 5 |
21. | Monster Cookie, any variety, 1 |
22. | Brownies, iced, 5 |
23. | Date Squares, 5 |
24. | Baked Squares, any variety, named, 5 |
25. | No Bake Cookies, any variety, named, 5 |
41A. Heritage Cooking
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
Sections:
1. | Your Choice "Grandma's Recipe", include handwritten recipe Look through grandma's recipe box and find that one recipe that brings back childhood memories. |
Rules for Class 42 Pickles and Preserves
- All unsealed jars will be disqualified without being judged.
- Wax sealing is not allowed.
- Any size jar appropriate to the item displayed will be accepted with 2-piece sealing lids, unless otherwise noted.
- Adequate head space should be allowed (½ inch for jams/jellies; ¼ inch for conserves and 1 inch for vegetables).
- All entries exhibiting spoilage will be disqualified
- In sections 24, 25, 26, and 27, syrup bottles are allowed.
- Refrigeration is not available.
- Freezer entries should be fully defrosted at entry time.
Judging Standards: Exhibits will be judged on the following basis, unless otherwise noted:
Flavour – 35%, Appearance – 30%, Uniformity – 10%, Container/Package – 5%
No decorated tops unless specified
42. Pickles & Preserves
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
Sections:
1. | Freezer Strawberry Jam |
2. | Freezer Jam, any other variety |
3. | Strawberry Rhubarb Jam |
4. | Strawberry Jam |
5. | Jam, mixed berry |
6. | Any other Jam not mentioned, named |
7. | Grape Jelly |
8. | Crab Apple Jelly |
9. | Any other Jelly not mentioned, named |
10. | Canned Peaches |
11. | Canned Crab Apples |
12. | Canned Stewed Tomatoes |
13. | Canned Chili Sauce |
14. | Canned Salsa |
15. | Pickled Beets |
16. | Dill Beans |
17. | Bread and Butter Pickles |
18. | Dill Pickles |
19. | Any other Pickle, named |
20. | Corn Relish |
21. | Hot Dog Relish |
22. | Chutney, any variety, named |
23. | BBQ sauce |
24. | Jar or bottle of Maple Syrup, dark |
25. | Pure Ontario Grade A - Amber Maple Syrup, 250 mL OAAS Maple Syrup Competition |
26. | Jar of Honey, creamed |
27. | Pure Ontario #1 Liquid White Honey, 375 mL OAAS Honey Competition |
28. | Gift Basket with an array of pickles &/or preserves, minimum 5 jars Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10, others: $0 Theme: A True North Tradition - Proud to be Canadian Judged on creativity and presentation |
29. | Gift Basket of an array of Jams and Jellies, minimum 5 jars Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10, others: $0 Theme: A True North Tradition - Proud to be Canadian Judged on creativity and presentation |
42A. Farm Special
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
Sections:
1. | Farm Fresh Eggs, 1/2 dozen large white |
2. | Farm Fresh Eggs, 1/2 dozen coloured eggs with laying hens identified |
3. | Pickled Eggs, 1 quart |
Rules for Classes 43, 44 Homecrafts
- Samples must be attached to all work entered in each class.
- Samples include fabric, wool, embroidery floss, crochet thread and craft paint on medium.
- AV is defined as “Any Variety".
- Judges are authorized by the Board of Directors to bar all soiled, defaced or old work. Items may be moved within classes, at the discretion of the Board.
Rules for Class 45 – Crafts
- “Craft Specific” means the entry must be of the specific craft named.
- “Any Variety” means that any craft technique may be used.
- A “maximum size” designation means in any dimension.
Rules for Class 46 – Art
- The final product, including matting and frame is not to exceed 48” in any direction.
- All entries must be on canvas or paper as suitable to the medium. Art completed on other media (wood, fabric, etc) are to be exhibited in the appropriate Craft section. All items must be framed, ready for hanging. Canvas wrapped stretcher frames are acceptable, but each picture must have rings or screw eyes with wire on corresponding sides of the art work. Faulty or poorly wired frames are unacceptable.