Convenors: Stacey Watkins
Associates: Cynthia Crawford-Tijssen & Mark Tijssen Tijssen
RULES: All baking must be the work of the exhibitor. No mixes are to be used unless specified. No purchased pie filler or pastry. All baking must be that of amateurs, no professionals. Those who hold a vendor’s permit and sell their products are ineligible to enter.
Sections
- Homecraft Rules and Regulations
- Entry Form
- Homecraft Prize List PDF
- Section 31 – Junior Photography
- Section 32 – Junior Handicrafts
- Section 33 – Junior Needlework
- Section 34 – Junior Baking and Kitchen Crafts
- Section 36 – Preparing for Independent Living
- Section 37 – Junior Flowers
- Section 38 – Junior Fruits & Vegetables
- Section 39 – Junior Antiques
- Section 40 – Adult Home Baking
- Section 41 – Home Canning & Preserving
- Section 42 – Amateur Art
- Section 43 – Adult Handicrafts
- Section 44 – Senior Handicrafts
- Section 45 – Assisted Living
- Section 46 – Adult Photography
- Section 47 – Adult Needlework
- Section 48 – Adult Flowers
- Section 49 – Adult Fruits & Vegetables
- Section 50 – Antiques
- Section 51 – Church & Community Group Displays
- Section 52 – 4H Projects
YEAST BREAD & BUNS
Note: All breads, rolls and quick breads must be placed in clear plastic bags with twist tie or zip lock to close. Entry tags must be firmly attached to the outside of the bags.
Prize Money: Classes 1 to 3 – 1st – $8.00, 2nd – $4.00, 3rd – $3.00 Class 4 – 1st – $8.00, 2nd – $4.00
Classes:
1. 60% Loaf Whole Wheat Bread – one (1) full loaf – attach recipe. Minimum size 8” x 4” x 2 1⁄2 “ (20 cm x 10 cm x 7 cm) top of the pan. Maximum size 9” x 5” x 3” (23 cm x 13 cm x 7.5 cm) top of the
pan.
2. Bread, white – (entire crust) – one (1) loaf (yeast) not made in a bread machine.
3. 100% Whole Wheat Bread – one (1) loaf. Made in a bread machine.
4. Cheese Buns six (6) Sponsored in Memory of Lois Richardson. 1st prize to be theirs
CAKES & DESSERTS
Cakes are to be removed from pans, and displayed on foil covered boards unless stated otherwise. Pan sizes are approx. size. NO MIXES allowed! Must be in zip lock or twist tie bags or covered in saran wrap. Attached entry tag to outside of bag or cardboard.
Prize Money: Class 5 & 6 – 1st – $8.00, 2nd – $4.00
Classes:
5. Carrot Cake with cream cheese icing 8” or 9” square pan. Sponsored by Trish Thompson. 1st
prize to be hers.
6. Apple Crisp in a 9” foil pan. Sponsored by Donna/John LaRose. 1st prize to be theirs.
COOKIES & SQUARES
Suitable container means – box, tin, or sturdy plate. Place in a clear plastic bag and tie with a twist tie or zip lock bag & attach entry tag to outside of bag.
Prize Money: Classes 7 to 24 — 1st – $8.00, 2nd – $4.00
Classes:
7. Peanut Butter cookies – Eighteen (18) cookies – in a suitable container. Sponsored by The Dusk
Team. 1st prize to be theirs
8. Oatmeal & raisin cookies – Eighteen (18) cookies – in a suitable container. – Sponsored by Norm
Martin Sales– 1st prize to be his.
9. Shortbread Cookies – Eighteen (18) cookies – in a suitable container. Sponsored by The Dusk
Team – 1st prize to be theirs
10. Empire Cookies – Eighteen (18) cookies – in a suitable container – Sponsored by Lindsay
Bebbington– 1st prize to be hers
11. Haystack Cookies – Eighteen (18) cookies – in a suitable container – Sponsored by Jessica
Stevens. – 1st prize to be hers.
12. Shortbread Cookies made with brown sugar – Eighteen (18) cookies in a suitable container –
Attach recipe to plate (or in envelope) – Sponsored by Joanne Currie – 1st prize to be hers.
13. Coconut Cookies – Eighteen (18) cookies – in a suitable container – Sponsored by Trish Thompson – 1st prize to be hers.
14. Sugar Cookies decorated with the 2020 Fair Theme “Tractors & Tailgates” – Eighteen (18) cookies in a suitable container – Sponsored by Brenda Bebbington. 1st prize to be hers.
15. Lemon Squares – in an 8” or 9” foil pan Sponsored by Dr. Rick Thompson. 1st prize to be his.
16. Peanut Butter Squares (no marshmallows) – in an 8” or 9” pan. Sponsored by Jessica Stevens. 1st prize to be hers.
17. Date Squares – in 8” or 9” foil pan. Sponsored by Joanne Currie. 1st prize to be hers.
18. Brownies with nuts, iced – in an 8” or 9” foil pan. Sponsored by Megan Ruetz. 1st prize to be hers.
19. Squares using Skor Bar Pieces – in an 8” or 9” foil pan. Sponsored by Trish Thompson. 1st prize to be hers.
20. Baked Squares with nuts – in an 8” or 9” foil pan. Sponsored by Joy Hamilton. 1st prize to be his.
21. Squares using Chocolate and Gay Lea Butter in an 8” or 9” foil pan. Butter wrapper and recipe (may be in envelope) to be attached to plate or entry tag. Sponsored by Oliver Ruetz. 1st prize to be his.
22. Squares any kind using Gay Lea Butter in an 8” or 9” foil pan. Butter wrapper and recipe (may be in an envelope) to be attached to Pan or entry tag. Sponsored by Aaron Ruetz. 1st prize to be his.
23. Butter Tart Squares – in an 8” or 9” pan. Sponsored by Donna & John La Rose. 1st prize to be theirs.
24. Christmas Squares – in a 8” or 9” foil pan. Sponsored by Joanne Currie. 1st prize to be hers.
TARTS & PIES
Pies in foil plates approximately 9” size. NO commercial pie fillings to be used. Please season plates
by rubbing both sides with cooking oil. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. NO warm pies
please. Place in zip lock or twist tie bag & attach entry tag to outside of bag.
Prize Money: Classes 25 to 36 – 1st – $8.00 , 2nd – $4.00
Classes:
25. Butter Tarts, with nuts – Twelve (12) medium in a suitable container. Sponsored by Dave Currie. 1st prize to be his.
26. Butter Tarts, with raisins – Twelve (12) medium in a suitable container. Sponsored by Matthew Bebbington. 1st prize to be his.
27. Butter Tarts, plain (no raisins or nuts) – Twelve (12) medium in a suitable container. Sponsored by Dorothy Crawford. 1st prize to be hers. Winner of class 28 is eligible to enter the OAAS District 5 Butter Tarts Competition. Complete District & Provincial Competition Rules listed at the end of the Adult Baking section.
28. Raisin Pie – 9” lattice crust. Sponsored by Dr. Rick Thompson. 1st prize to be his.
29. Red cherry Pie – 9” double crust. Sponsored by Harold Spratt. 1st prize to be his.
30. Raspberry Pie – 9” double crust. Sponsored by Tim Armstrong. 1st prize to be his.
31. Apple Pie – double crust made with two types of apples. Sponsored by Dr. Rick Thompson. 1st prize to be his.
32. Apple Pie – 9” double crust made with brown sugar & fresh apples. Sponsored by Dave Sorensen. 1st prize to be his.
33. Dutch Apple Pie – 9” Sponsored by Matthew Stevens – 1st prize to be his.
34. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie – 9” double crust. Sponsored by Dr. Rick Thompson. 1st prize to be his.
35. Pecan Pie – 9”. Sponsored by Paul Bebbington. 1st prize to be his.
36. Blueberry Pie – 9” double crust. Sponsored by Donna & John LaRose. 1st prize to be theirs.
MUFFINS & BISCUITS & QUICK BREADS
(Muffins – no paper baking cups or mixes allowed) Classes 37 to 39 please place on a small sturdy paper plate and place in a zip lock or twist tie bag with entry tag attached to the outside of the bag. Classes 40 to 43 on a larger sturdy paper or covered cardboard.
Prize Money:
Classes 37 & 38 – 1st – $5.00, 2nd – $4.00, 3rd – $3.00
Classes 39 to 41 – 1st – $8.00 2nd – $4.00
Classes 42 & 43 – 1st – $5.00, 2nd – $4.00, 3rd – $3.00
Classes:
37. Pumpkin Spice Muffins – three (3)
38. Banana Muffins – three (3)
39. Tea Biscuits – Plain – Six (6) – in a suitable container. Sponsored in Memory of Lois Richardson. 1st prize to be theirs.
40. Large Pumpkin Loaf – Whole loaf. Sponsored by Neil Whitmore. 1st prize to be his.
41. Large Banana Bread – Whole loaf. Sponsored by Matthew Stevens. 1st prize to be his.
42. Chocolate Zucchini Bread – 1⁄2 loaf
43. Lemon loaf with glaze – 1⁄2 loaf
CANDY
Prize Money: Classes 44 to 52 – 1st – $8.00, 2nd – $4.00
Classes:
44. Almond Bark – One (1) batch – broken into pieces & contained in a suitable container. Sponsored by Neil Whitmore. 1st prize to be his.
45. Maple Cream Fudge (no nuts) – One (1) batch in pan. Sponsored by Paul Bebbington. 1st prize to be his.
46. Maple Cream Fudge (with walnuts) – One (1) batch in pan. Sponsored by Dave Currie. 1st prize to be his.
47. Maple Cream Fudge (with pecan nuts, made with brown sugar) – One (1) batch in pan. Sponsored by Cynthia Crawford. 1st prize to be hers.
48. Chocolate Fudge (no nuts, no evaporated milk or sweetened condensed milk) – One (1) batch in pan. Sponsored by Dave Currie. 1st prize to be his.
49. Chocolate Fudge (with walnuts) – One (1) batch in pan. Sponsored by Donna & John LaRose) 1st prize to be theirs
50. Rocky Road fudge – One (1) batch in pan. Sponsored by Dave Woodworth. 1st prize to be his.
51. Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge – One (1) batch in a pan. Sponsored by Dave Woodworth. 1st prize to be his.
52. Vanilla fudge – Half batch in suitable container (may use recipe below). Sponsored by Marlene Spies. 1st prize to be hers.
Vanilla Fudge Recipe
1 cup butter or margarine (Imperial margarine, 2 squares)
1 can sweetened condensed milk (Eagle Brand, full cream)
1 cup milk (use empty can)
Pinch of salt
4 cups white sugar (cane sugar)
1 tsp vanilla
Method:
• Use a thick bottomed pot that is deep enough to avoid boiling over. Wooden or silicone spoons
are best. Grease a jelly roll pan or cookie sheet with sides.
• Melt margarine or butter, add condensed milk and stir over medium heat.
• Add milk and continue to stir until melted.
• Add sugar and salt and stir to incorporate. Keep stirring regularly to avoid scorching.
• Bring to a fast boil and watch closely for burning.
• Keep watching and stirring for another 20 to 25 minutes or until the mixture takes on a deeper
caramel colour.
• If using a sugar thermometer, cook to the “soft ball” stage.
• Otherwise, drop some mixture into a bowl with cold water. If you can form a soft ball with your
fingers, remove from heat and add vanilla.
• Beat with a wooden spoon or electric mixer on low for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture
turns “dull” on top.
• Pour into the prepared pan and allow to cool. Score with a knife on top and allow to cool down
completely before cutting into squares.
SPECIALS
A. Special: To the Exhibitor winning the most points in Section 40. Classes 1 to 52. 1st prize – gift card
B. Special: To the New Exhibitor winning the most points in Section 40, classes 1 to 52. 1st prize – gift card
COUNTRY BAKE OFF CONTEST
C. Robin Hood Family Favourite Recipe Baking Contest: Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Muffins -three (3). (attach proof of purchase label of at least one Robin Hood product and recipe to entry tag). 1st prize – $25.00 product certificate, 2nd prize – $10.00 product certificate
D. Robin Hood Family “Best Lunchbox Snack” Contest – Best family homemade brownies with no nuts – three(3). (attach proof of purchase label of at least one Robin Hood product and recipe to entry tag) 1st prize – $25.00 product certificate, 2nd prize – $10.00 product certificate.
E. Crisco Family Favourite Recipe Baking Contest – Best homemade Lemon tarts –three (3) (Attach proof of purchase label of at least one Crisco product and recipe to entry tag) 1st prize — $25.00 product certificate, 2nd prize – $10.00 product certificate.
Note: All entries in the above specials will be judged on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity. Winners of Classes C to E. – A photo will be taken of the winner for the sponsor’s benefit. First place winners of Special C to E are eligible to have their name entered in the appropriate Robin Hood or Crisco National contest. If you wish to enter the national contest, then you must sign a submission of declaration form and submit your recipe to the convenor. 1st prize at the National level is $200.00.
Be sure to visit our Sponsor’s Websites for recipes and helpful baking hints:
Robin Hood www.robinhood.ca
Crisco www.criscocanada.com