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PRESIDENT’S LETTER
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The 96th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair celebrates excellence in agriculture, food products and equine sport. This annual event welcomes exhibitors of many different livestock breeds and agricultural products excited to compete for championship titles, conduct business and interact with their colleagues. The Royal also welcomes thousands of spectators eager to explore and learn about agriculture and food and interact with producers. On behalf of The Royal’s staff, volunteers and Board of Directors,
I would like to welcome all exhibitors to the 96th Royal. As the newly elected President and Chairman of The Board I am thrilled to preside over our 2018 Fair. The 2017 Fair was the most successful Royal year on record. As a result, The Royal is investing in improving exhibitor experience. Upgraded electrical and water supply has been approved by the Board of Directors and work is underway. The upgrades to the Livestock Barn will allow access to much needed services for beef and dairy exhibitors.
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is a great Canadian tradition – now 96 years young. By competing in The Royal, you are part of our tradition — and part of our future. I wish you every success in the Royal competition of your choice in 2018. We appreciate your participation and your loyalty. Rest assured that we continue to work hard to create a best-in-class experience for you. We look forward to seeing you at The Royal.Good luck to everyone and we will see you in the show ring!
Rob Flack, PresidentThe Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
GENERAL INFORMATION
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AGRICULTURE SHOW OFFICE Agriculture Show Office Manager Angela Booth Malleau (416) 263-3418 [email protected] active after September 10, 2018
ADMINISTRATION Chief Executive Officer Charlie Johnstone (416) 263-3401 [email protected]
Manager, Corporate Projects Jennifer Tattersall (416) 263-3406 [email protected]
AGRICULTURE SHOW Director, Agriculture & Food Peter Hohenadel (416) 263-3482 [email protected]
Manager, Agriculture & Food Trish McMahon Scott (416) 263-3440 [email protected]
Agriculture & Food Coordinator Shaniece Mitchell (416) 263- 3433 [email protected]
FINANCEDirector, Finance Janet Scott (416) 263-3469 [email protected]
Financial Administrator Kelly Manning (416) 263-3496 [email protected]
OPERATIONS Manager, Operations Gabe Simms (416) 263-3408 [email protected]
HORSE SHOW Director, Equestrian & Breed Sport Christine Reupke (416) 263-3407 [email protected]
Horse Show Manager Peter Doubleday (416) 263-3417Group Sales Coordinator Josh Baranowski (416) 263-3409 [email protected], Event & Broadcast Robert MacAskill (416) 263-3498 [email protected]
SPONSORSHIP SALES AND DEVELOPMENT Director, Corporate Development Chris Sura (416) 263-3402 [email protected] Manager, Corporate Development Caitlin O’Neill (416) 263-3437 [email protected]
COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS Manager, Commercial Exhibits Heather Sommer (416) 263-3455 [email protected]
MARKETING Manager, Marketing Bobby Arthur (416) 263-3411& Community Relations [email protected]
HOSPITALITY Director, Hospitality & Special Events Tim Lilleyman (416) 263-3413 [email protected]
FEATURE PROGRAMMINGManager, Features & Education Ana Stuart (416) 263-3495 [email protected]
THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR Main Reception (416) 263-3400
GENERAL INFORMATION
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PARKING VIOLATIONSThe RAWF will not be responsible for payment of parking violations incurred by any person(s) prior to, during or after the RAWF
LIVESTOCK TRAILER PARKINGExhibitors’ livestock trailers will be parked OFF Exhibition grounds at no charge during the RAWF in designated lots assigned by The RAWF. A map to allocated parking locations will be provided during move in/arrival. It is requested that all exhibitors requiring parking for their trucks and trailers pro-vide that information on the entry form so that The RAWF may appropriately allocate space for parking in 2018.
SHUTTLE SERVICEA shuttle will operate between the Enercare Centre/Coca-Cola Coliseum Buildings and the Ontario Place parking lot on a regular basis. There will be no charge for this service.
ONTARIO HYDRO SAFETY REGULATIONSThe Ontario Electrical Safety Code Rule 2-022, requires that all electrical equipment must be approved before it may lawfully be advertised, displayed, offered for sale, sold, or oth-erwise disposed of or used in this Province. It is, therefore, the responsibility of each exhibitor to ensure that all electri-cal equipment in, on or about his/her booth comply with the above regulations. This includes electrical merchandise as well as lighting and display equipment.Should any of this equipment not comply, it is recommended that you request temporary permission to exhibit while the necessary electrical approval certification is being sought:
Electrical Safety Authority Attn.: Provincial Code Engineer 155 Matheson Road West Mississauga, ON L5R 3L5 Tel: (905) 712-5363
Failure to comply could result in the equipment being refused connection to the source of electrical supply and may even be ordered to be removed from the display.ELECTRICAL POWER: The electrical power in all buildings is 60 cycle. The outlets in most buildings have three prongs. All electrical appliances used in buildings where such outlets have been installed must be equipped with cords having three-pronged grounded plugs.COOKING APPLIANCES: No cooking units shall be allowed in the buildings. ELECTRICAL SERVICES: All exhibitors must use the ser-vices of the in-house electrical company contacted through Enercare Centre.
ATTENTION UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN EXHIBITORS
PAYMENT OF FEES1. All fees must be paid in Canadian Funds.2. In order to obtain maximum premium on US funds,
(1) pay by credit card, VISA or MASTERCARD accepted or (2) purchase a Canadian Dollar Draft or Money Order at your Bank or Post Office.
3. DO NOT SEND cheques drawn on US Banks marked as “Payable in Canadian Dollars,” as we are unable to negotiate same. International exhibitors MUST pay the HST charges on their entries, as the service is being pro-vided in Canada.
CUSTOMSExhibits from the United States or any other foreign coun-try will be admitted in bond without collection of duties, if returned within ninety days from date of importation. Exhib-itors from outside Canada should contact the RAWF’s desig-nated customs broker:
Livingston Event Logistics 40 University Avenue, Suite 400, Toronto, ON, M5J 1T1. Tel 416-863-9339 or Fax 416-863-5149.
Livingston Event Logistics have offices at most Ports of Entry to Canada. It is suggested that exhibitors contact Livingston Event Logistics well in advance of entry to Canada.
U.S. Livestock Exhibitors – Import permits are necessary for temporary entry to Canada. Please refer to the Rules & Reg-ulations for detailed permit instructions and requirements for Breeding Cattle imported from the United States to Canada on temporary status.
MAILING ADDRESSRoyal Agricultural Winter Fair 39 Manitoba DriveEnercare CentreExhibition PlaceToronto, ON M6K 3C3Canada
SHIPPING ADDRESSRoyal Agricultural Winter Fair Door 33, Manitoba DriveEnercare Centre Exhibition PlaceToronto, ON M6K 3C3Canada
GENERAL INFORMATION
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The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has an established Endowment Fund which exists to provide reserves for responsible financial management, and also to provide a source of funding for initiatives deemed critical to advanc-ing the objectives of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Enriching The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Endowment Fund is an important responsibility shared by those who are committed to the future of this great Canadian insti-tution. The demands today are significant, and the dreams for tomorrow limitless – and we all have the ability to con-tribute either directly or indirectly.If you would like more information about The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Endowment Fund, including details as to how to make a contribution, please contact the Chief Executive Officer, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair at 416-263-3400.
Since 1996, the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario (FWIO) have recognized the significant contribution made by women in agriculture at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair by presenting them with the prestigious Women of Excellence in Agriculture Award.
Criteria for SelectionOpen to all women currently or previously involved in agri-culture, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and their com-munity (i.e. 4-H, Fair Board or Plowing Match).
NominationsYour nomination package must include:A typed profile, not to exceed 500 words, describing the agricultural work of the nominee, involvement at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and in their community. Three nominators, providing letters of recommendation (not to exceed one page each) and the nominee’s contact information
Call for NominationsFWIO invites you to recognize a deserving woman who has tirelessly contributed to “excellence in agriculture” at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The winner will be FWIO’s guest of honour at the Tribute to Agricultural Excellence Luncheon, where the award will be presented.
SelectionThe winner will be selected by an appointed committee of FWIO representatives and notified by September 30.
Applications available from:Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario 552 Ridge RoadStoney Creek, ON L8J 2Y6 Phone: 905-662-2691Email: [email protected]: Submit completed nomination packages by June 30th each year. All nominations are to be sent to the FWIO Offices.
1996 Miriam Detwiler1996 Joy Palmer1997 Evelyn McCutcheon 1998 Grace Oesch1999 Cathy Wilson Pinkney 2000 Cathy Lasby2001 Jane Whaley 2002 Josie Wintersinger 2003 Sharon Douglas
2005 Monica Veit 2007 Judy Shelley 2008 Joanne Currie 2009 Doris Aitken 2011 Katie Normet2012 Karen Eastman Velthuis2013 Mary Ann Found2014 Donna Willows2015 Pat Marcotte2016 Mary Elmhirst
WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE AWARD
Previous Winners
THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR ENDOWMENT FUND
Congratulations to the 2017 winner of the "Women of Excellence in Agriculture Award"Shelley Barfoot-O’Neill
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
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INTERPRETATION1. Throughout the Competition Book, The Royal
Agricultural Winter Fair Association of Canada and The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair shall be referred to as the “RAWF” or “The Royal”a. “Directors” means the Board of Directors of the
RAWFb. “Chief Executive Officer” or “CEO” means the
Chief Executive Officer of the RAWFc. “Judge” means the person(s) contracted by the
RAWF to decide events/competitions/shows at such RAWF
d. “Exhibitor” means any owner signing an Entry Form and/or the lessee, manager, agent nominator, driver, rider or employee of such owner
2. The RAWF Management has the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations and to determine all matters, questions or differences in regard thereto, or otherwise arising out of, or in con-nection with, or incident to the RAWF.
3. The RAWF Management has the right to amend or add to these Rules and Regulations from time to time
4. Any exhibitor who violates any of the rules and reg-ulations printed in the Competition Book will forfeit all privileges and premiums upon decision of the man-agement. This may include any or all of the following:a. Prizes, awards, diplomas, certificates;b. Prize money;c. Forfeiture of any or all passes, entry fees and stall
rental fees;d. Banned from exhibiting at future RAWF Events.This exhibitor may also be subject to such penalty as the Executive Committee may determine.
ENTRY PROCEDURE 5. Exhibitors are encouraged to place their entries online
where applicable.6. An entry will be considered valid only when the RAWF
receives a properly completed and signed Entry Form including payment in full by no later than the entry closing date. The RAWF reserves the right to refuse any entry, at its sole discretion, and to return any entry fee without further liability. Closing dates are stated in each competition section.
7. If the number of entries exceeds the capacity of the facility, The RAWF reserves the right to return entries.
8. If an Entry Form is sent by FAX machine:a. Please indicate that you have faxed your entry, on
the entry form;b. Entries will only be accepted if payment is made by
credit card and the credit card information is com-pleted on the form;
c. Do not FAX an Entry Form more than once unless instructed to do so by the RAWF.
9. Payment of entry fees will be accepted by Master-Card/VISA or cheque. HST should be added to all fees quoted unless otherwise stated, and must be paid in Canadian funds. US exhibitors please refer to the U.S. and Foreign Exhibitors page.
10. Exhibits that have been erroneously entered, may, at the discretion of the Agriculture Manager, be trans-ferred to their proper classes prior to judging.
11. No substitution will be accepted after the entry closing date, except as referred to in the appropriate section
12. Firms and co-partnerships entering exhibits for com-petition must be in existence at the time of making the entry and in all cases must be bona fide. Affidavits of
the particulars of firms may be required by the Exec-utive Committee.
13. Unless otherwise specified, no entry is required for championships or specials, provided the animal or article is entered in the appropriate regular class. First and second prize winners are automatically eligible for championships.
EXHIBITS14. All exhibits shall be under the control and direction
of the RAWF but solely at the risk of the exhibitor. The RAWF will not be responsible for damage, injury, loss or theft of any exhibit, irrespective of the cause of such damage, injury, loss or theft. Each exhibitor will be solely responsible for any damage, injury, loss or theft occasioned by or arising from any article exhibited by him/her and shall indemnify the RAWF against all legal or other proceedings in regard thereto.
15. No exhibit shall be temporarily removed during the RAWF without the written authority of the Chief Executive Officer and this written permission shall be given only on leaving such deposit as the Chief Execu-tive Officer shall specify, and the written authority shall state the departure time and return time of the exhibit. If the exhibit is not returned in accordance with the terms of the authority, the deposit will be forfeited to the RAWF.
16. Under no circumstances will articles which are offensive by reason of their odour or appearance or which are dangerous by reason of their combustible or explosive character, be accepted or admitted, and if any such be allowed admission, through misrepresentation or oth-erwise, they must be removed by order of the Chief Executive Officer.
The following General Rules and Regulations of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair are applicable and must be followed. Where there is an exception to any rule or regulation, it is duly noted in the appropriate section and must be followed.
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17. No exhibit shall have overhead storage of any kind as it does not comply with the RAWF’s safety protocols.
18. No pets will be allowed in the facilities with the excep-tion of service dogs.
19. If required by the RAWF Management, an exhibi-tor shall make a statutory declaration that the article exhibited by him/her is exhibited in accordance with and in all respects comply with the rules and regulations of the RAWF. In case any exhibitor refuses to make such declaration, all premiums awarded to him/her shall be forfeited and all such articles shall be removed forth-with if so ordered by the Executive Committee.
EXHIBITOR CONDUCT20. Any false representation, interference or unacceptable
conduct on the part of an Exhibitor will be dealt with by the RAWF according to the circumstances of the case.
21. Upon the discovery of any fraud, deception or dishon-est practice, either in the preparation or ownership or of any misrepresentation concerning any article exhib-ited, which may have affected or have been intended to affect the decision of the judges, the Executive Com-mittee has the power to withhold the payment of any prize awarded. The Executive Committee may prohibit any such party or parties from exhibiting at the RAWF for one or more years and may also publish the names of such persons as may be deemed expedient.
22. Consumption of alcoholic beverages outside of desig-nated licensed areas of the RAWF will not be tolerated. Violators of this rule will be dealt with accordingly.
23. The Enercare Centre and Coca-Cola Coliseum are smoke free facilities. In accordance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, smoking is PROHIBITED in the barns and indoor areas.
24. Glass bottles are not permitted in the barn for safety and environmental reasons.
25. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to keep stalls, pens and/or exhibit areas clean and neat.
26. Professional displays are encouraged. Space visible to the public and/or your neighbouring exhibitors must be finished attractively. Please see the display/tent* section on the entry form to apply.
DISPLAYS27. Exhibitors will not be permitted to call attention to
their exhibits in a noisy or disorderly manner. Only such signs and placards may be used throughout the buildings as the Chief Executive Officer shall approve and allow. The Executive Committee reserves the right to prescribe the dimensions and regulate the position of all signs, and generally to direct the arrangement of the exhibits, so far as the same may be necessary to secure harmony and an attractive appearance. Except with permission of the CEO, no person(s) will be per-mitted to distribute advertising matter in the RAWF Show Rings except from his/her exhibit, nor tack up or post any advertisement, bill, card, etc., except in the space occupied by the exhibitor.
28. Undue noise or unseemly methods of demonstrations made in the operation of displays will not be tolerated. Noise levels of sound amplification equipment must not interfere with any other persons. The RAWF may terminate the use of any such equipment or methods. The final decision of what constitutes undue noise and unseemly methods shall rest with the RAWF.
29. In an effort to best utilize the space in the barn for animal and exhibitor use, tents* and displays will only be permitted once the stalling plan has been finalized. Exhibitors wishing to have a display and/or tent must complete the tent/display application and submit it to the Agriculture Show Office along with entries before the respective entry closing date of each section.
Tents/displays that are approved by RAWF Manage-ment will be subject to a fee. Tent space will be limited to 10x10 and display space will be limited to 10x7. Tents and displays are to be incorporated into the stalling area. Tents and displays will not be permitted on the stalling row ends or against the building walls due to fire and safety protocols.Only one tent and/or booth is allowed per string. A tent is to be used for tack storage. A display booth is to be used for farm or animal promotion only. Any tents or displays that are not utilized in the appropriate manner, as deemed by management, will be removed. All tents and displays must post their permit for the clear view of the Fire Marshal and RAWF staff.
30. Pop-up tents will be required to have an operable fire extinguisher positioned on the outside of the tent. The Fire Marshal has the authority to look in any pop-up tent, at any time, if there is probable cause. If possible, the Fire Marshal will check with string personnel prior to entry.
31. Remember: Fire Regulations and enhanced grounds safety measures are designed for the protection and safety of you and your property.
JUDGES AND JUDGING32. Judges are expected to familiarize themselves with all
the rules and regulations of the RAWF and to partic-ularly note those bearing on the classes to be judged by them.
33. In the absence of competition in any class, the judge will award such premium as he/she determines the exhibit deserves. He/she will exercise his/her discretion as to whether first, second or any premium will be awarded. Judges may not award prizes to unworthy exhibits.
EXHIBITS (cont’d)
* PLEASE NOTE: Ceiling covers are prohibited on tents. Non-compliance will result in RAWF staff removing ceiling covers. In addition, The Royal will fine the exhibitor at fault $500 which will be deducted from any prize money won or added to their invoice.
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34. If there is any question regarding the legitimacy of an entry, or the right of an article to compete in any Sec-tion or Class, the judge shall report this to the Super-intendent or clerk in charge.
35. All judging documentation (each page initialed) must be signed with the judge’s regular signature and returned to the Agriculture Show Office as soon as the awards are completed. Judges should not leave the RAWF until they have ascertained that there are no protests against any of the awards in the classes they have judged.
36. The decision of the judges shall be final in all cases. However, should an exhibitor have a protest, the fol-lowing procedure must be followed:a. All protests must be in writing and must state plainly
the cause of complaint or appeal and must be deliv-ered to the Chief Executive Officer’s Office within two (2) hours of judging (for livestock). For all other competitions, complaints must be delivered to the CEO’s office within 48 hours;
b. The protest must be accompanied by a deposit which will be forfeited if the protest is not sustained
c. Deposit amounts are as follows:$100 Livestock (this includes livestock youth shows)$50 Agriculture Product and Dance Competitions;
d. No appeal from an award based upon a statement that the judge has overlooked an exhibit will be con-sidered by the Executive Committee.
37. Any exhibitor who by himself/herself, his/her agent or employee interferes or shows disrespect to any judge during the performance of his/her duties on the prem-ises occupied by the RAWF or is guilty of conduct calculated to bring the RAWF into disrepute shall be subject to any or all the forfeitures and/or penalties pro-vided for in Rule #4.
PROTESTS38. All other protests must be made out to the RAWF in
writing and accompanied by a deposit of $50. Such protests must plainly state the cause of complaint, concern or appeal and must be delivered to the CEO’s office within 48 hours of the event or visit.
SUPERINTENDENTS AND ASSISTANTS39. Subject to the direction of the RAWF Agriculture
Manager, each Superintendent and/or assistant is responsible for the Section to which he/she is assigned. Consequently, exhibitors are required to follow his/her instructions in matters pertaining to the placing and showing of exhibits.
AWARDS40. Prize money will be mailed as soon as possible after the
close of the RAWF and will be paid in Canadian funds. Exhibitors who do not receive their prize money by January 5th of the year following the RAWF, must apply to the Agriculture department for payment thereof, in writing, before January 10th, quoting specifics of the competition, class and placing.
41. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair reserves the right to not process cheques in the amount of or less than $25.00 for all shows where prizes are being offered
42. Ribbons and trophies will be awarded as follows:a. Ribbons
First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RedSecond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BlueThird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WhiteFourth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YellowFifth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GreenSixth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PinkSeventh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..PurpleEighth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BrownNinth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OrangeTenth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pale BlueChampionship . . . . . . . . . . Red, White & BlueReserve Championship . Purple, Pink & White
b. Trophies – Trophies offered for perpetual competition will remain in the custody of the RAWF. The name of each winner will be engraved thereon or on the plate attached thereto.
43. Each exhibitor shall agree that photographs taken of the exhibitor and/or exhibits by any photographer approved by the RAWF may be used for purposes of promotion by the RAWF or its official sponsors.
JUDGES AND JUDGING (cont’d)
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SECTIONS 812A , 812P
Chairman: John Flys
WORKING COMMITTEE Vincent Nevidon Bryan Shanks Tibor Szabo Ken Coyle
HONORARY MEMBERS Keith B. Forsyth Henry Hiemstra Karl Lauber Grant Mackinnon Ed Marsden Doug McRory Bill Minnick Lorne Thurston John Van Alten
AFFILIATED MEMBERS Alberta Beekeepers’ Association
B.C. Honey Producers Association Canadian Honey Council La Federation des Apiculteurs du Quebec
Manitoba Beekeepers’ AssociationMaritime Beekeepers’ Association
Newfoundland & Labrador Dept. of Natural ResourcesNova Scotia Beekeepers’ Association
Ontario Beekeepers’ AssociationOntario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs
PEI Beekeepers’ Co-operativeSaskatchewan Beekeepers’ Association
COMPETITION INFORMATION Entry Closing Date: Monday, September 24, 2018 Entry Fees: $5.00 per entry Exhibit Arrival: Between Tuesday, October 16, 2018 and Monday, October 22, 2018, 12:00 pm. Superintendent: John Flys
JUDGING INFORMATION Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Time: 9:00 am Location: Royal Ballroom Judges: Bryan Shanks Vincent Nevidon Associate Judge: Ken Coyle
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SECTIONS 812A , 812P
CHAMPIONS DAY SPONSORED BY
ROOTHAM GOURMET PRESERVES
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018 3 pm – 7 pm, East Heritage Court
Honey Champions will be invited to The Royal to participate in
2018 HONEY AND BEESWAX COMPETITION
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SECTIONS 812A , 812P
1. Exhibitors of honey and beeswax products must be bona fide beekeepers and the exhibits shown by them must be pure honey from floral sources in their apiaries.
2. Not more than one entry per class will be accepted from an exhibitor.
3. Entries must be made via Assist Expo, RAWF’s online entry system, or a paper RAWF entry must be completed. After the entry closing date, the RAWF will send the exhibitor a confirmation letter outlining their entries as well as labels for their products. These labels will contain the Section #, class #, and ID# for each entry. Please match your entries with the labels and place these labels on the BOTTOM of the appropriate jars.
4. No labels, other than those mentioned in Rule 3, will be permitted.
5. Exhibits in the Honey Competition must be shipped (prepaid) or delivered to:Agriculture Show OfficeRoyal Agricultural Winter FairDoor #33, Manitoba Drive,Exhibition PlaceToronto, ON M6K 3C3
6. Exhibitors must label their packages with their name and exhibitor number. All exhibits, whether shipped (prepaid) or delivered in person, must arrive at the RAWF between Tuesday, October 16, 2018 and Monday, October 22, 2018 at 12:00 pm.
7. Honey products will be judged in accordance with the scale of points indicated in each section, on
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 commencing at 9:00 am. The decisions of the judges shall be final.
8. In Classes for liquid and granulated honey, an exhibit shall consist of three (3) 500 gram (375 ml) jars. If an exhibit arrives at the RAWF with one of the three jars broken, the remaining two jars will be judged as an exhibit. An exhibit that consists of only two jars shipped will be disqualified from judging. Any such exhibits delivered in containers that do not conform to these specifications will be declared ineligible for showing. *NEW: American exhibitors may submit their entries in one pound Queenline jars. Three jars must be submitted for judging. For more information regarding Canadian jar stan-dards, please contact: Ontario Beekeepers’ Association Email: [email protected] Web: www.ontariobee.com
9. Honey entries entered in the wrong colour class will be docked 5 points (as per the scoring schedule). The entry will be transferred to the proper class if the exhibitor does not have an existing entry in that class. Honey colour will be determined using a honey classifier approved by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The judges are empowered to declare any product of inferior quality to be ineligible for placing. The honey classifier used is: LOVIBOND 2000 COMPARATOR Mk. II.
10. All classes of comb honey (including round) must be packaged either in individual clear plastic wrappings or in individual cardboard cartons with cellophane windows. Comb honey must be produced in the
hive and must contain pure honey. Cut comb honey should be well drained and must be packed in individual plastic or aluminum containers, or window front cardboard.
11. NEW: Mead classes will be judged in 2018. Three bottles must be submitted for judging. Ingredients should be listed on the entry form. See page 15 for the listing of classes.a. All meads/beers should have been made by the com-
petitor by the process of fermentation. The following classes must be accompanied by a 3”X5” card, with the competitors number on it, describing the type of fruit used: Melomel, Cyser, Pyment, Sparkling Mead.
b. Still meads should be in clear (not frosted), colourless (not tinted), Wine bottles of approximately 750 ml capacity. Beers should be in plain, unmarked, brown glass, 354 ml capped beer bottles. Sparkling meads must be in champagne type bottles.
c. Natural cork stoppers are preferred for mead entries but screw top wine bottles or plastic corks may be used for Dry & Sweet Meads, Melomels, Cysers or Pyments. Corks may be straight cork or flanged and machine or hand applied. Straight corks should be seated 1/8” below the top of the bottle.
d. Entries must not have any identifying labels/markings on the bottle.
e. Mead bottles should be filled so that when the cork is pushed right home, the air space is between 3/4” & 1” in depth. Sparkling meads should have an air space of 1” to 1-1/4”. Beer bottles should be filled so the air space is between 1” and 3/4” below the the cap.
12. It is a condition of entry that all honey products entered become property of the RAWF.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
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SECTIONS 812A , 812P
Points will be awarded as follows:
Granulated Honey PointsAppearance and uniformity of containers 5Uniform level of fill 5Colour 5Firmness of set 15Freedom from foreign material 15Freedom from froth and frosting 15Uniformity of entry, including texture 10Flavour and aroma 10Texture of granulation (smooth and fine) 20TOTAL 100
Comb Honey PointsQuality and uniformity of sections 5Completeness of fill 20Cleanliness of sections 20Completeness of capping 10Cleanliness and appearance of cappings 20Quality and flavour 10Uniformity of comb sections, including honey 15TOTAL 100
Cut Comb Honey PointsCleanliness and appearance of individual containers 5Completeness of fill of comb 20Uniformity and neatness of cut edges of comb 20Completeness of cappings 10Cleanliness and appearance of capping 15Quality and flavour 10Uniformity of combs 15Drainage 5TOTAL 100
Liquid Honey PointsFlavour and aroma 10Uniform level of fill 5Density (moisture content) 15Colour 5Freedom from crystals 15Freedom from foreign material 15Freedom from air bubbles either in suspension or as froth 15Uniformity of honey 5Brightness 10Appearance and uniformity of containers 5TOTAL 100
Chunk Honey PointsAppearance and uniformity of containers 5Uniform level of fill 5Uniformity of honey — both liquid and comb 15Freedom from crystals in both comb and liquid portions 15Freedom from foreign material 15Freedom from air bubbles either in suspensionor as froth 10Flavour and aroma 10Neatness of cut edges of comb honey piece 10Completeness of fill and completeness of cappings of comb honey piece 15TOTAL 100
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Beeswax PointsColour 30Cleanliness (free from impurities) 35Uniformity of appearance 20Freedom from cracking and shrinkage 15TOTAL 100
Beeswax Candles PointsCleanliness, colour, quality of wax 25Uniformity of appearance and shape 25Uniformity of set 25Finishing detail, including last drip left on candle 25TOTAL 100
Points of Reference• Uniform level of fill refers to even appearance of fill in container.
The air space should not be visible when the lid is in place and the jar is standing upright.
• Flavour and aroma must be characteristic of honey within Class. Foreign flavours and aromas will be penalized.
• Entries will be penalized 5 points for each 1/10 of 1% moisture content in excess of 17.8 % in liquid honey classes. Honey mois-ture content (density) will be determined by the use of a refrac-tometer. As per rule 9 on page 11, 5 points will be deducted if entries are made within the wrong colour class and will be reclassified.
• Jar lids should be snug but not overly tight. Lids that are deemed too tight by a judge will be penalized by 1 point.
• Ties will be broken on colour with a differentiation in favour of lighter coloured honey in white honey classes. If a tie still exists the decision will be given to the lowest moisture content. In the case of granulated honey, ties will be broken in favour of honey with the finer texture of granulation. In the case of beeswax, lighter colour will be favoured.
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SECTIONS 812A , 812P
812A Amateur BeekeeperExhibitors who engage in beekeeping as a pastime with no intention of making their product available for sale.
812P Professional BeekeeperExhibitors who engage in beekeeping with the intention of selling their product, or as part of a paid occupation rather than a pastime.
SECTIONS
CLASSES
1 Liquid Honey, WhiteOpen to the provinces west of Ontario
2 Liquid Honey, WhiteOpen to Ontario and provinces east thereof
3 Champion and Reserve – White Liquid Honey 1st and 2nd exhibits of Classes 1 and 2 eligibleRosettes
4 Liquid Honey, Golden 5 Liquid Honey, Amber 6 Liquid Honey, Dark7 Champion and Reserve – Other than White Liquid Honey
1st and 2nd exhibits of classes 4, 5, and 6 eligibleRosettes
8 Grand Champion and Reserve – Liquid HoneyRosettesHighest points of individual entry from champion classes 3 & 7
9 Granulated Honey10 Comb Honey
3 pieces, wood sections or plastic rounds (see Rule 6)11 Cut Comb Honey
3 pieces, approximately 3 inches x 4 inches each (see Rule 6)12 Chunk Honey
Three (3) 500 gram (375 ml) jars containing one piece of comb honey and the jar filled with liquid honey. Comb honey piece should be of a length to extend from bottom to the top of the jar
13 BeeswaxDisplay of producer’s own pure beeswax, minimum 3 lbs, maximum 6 lbs (1 block per exhibit)
14 Beeswax – candles Six (6) candles hand dipped, 12 inches (30cm) long, ¾–⅞ inches (2cm) in diameter. Finishing detail – last drip left on candle. Made of producer’s own pure beeswax.
Ribbons will be awarded to 10th place in both sections. cont'd...
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MEAD CLASSES - NEW!
15 Mead, dry3 glass bottles of dry mead
16 Mead, sweet3 glass bottles of sweet mead
17 Mead made with fruit juices3 glass bottles (Melomel, Cyser & Pyment)
18 Mead, sparkling, made with or without fruit juices3 glass champagne-type bottles
19 Honey BeerLight to medium bodied ale or lager using honey as 15-30% of fermentables. 3 brown glass bottles
20 BraggotMedium to strong ale using honey as 35–65% of fermentables. 3 brown glass bottles
MEAD CLASSES RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Three bottles must be submitted for judging. Ingredients should be listed on the
entry form. 2. All meads/beers should have been made by the competitor by the process of
fermentation. The following classes must be accompanied by a 3”X5” card, with the competitors number on it, describing the type of fruit used: Melomel, Cyser, Pyment, Sparkling Mead.
3. Still meads should be in clear (not frosted), colourless (not tinted), Wine bottles of approximately 750 ml capacity. Beers should be in plain, unmarked, brown glass, 354 ml capped beer bottles. Sparkling meads must be in champagne type bottles.
4. Natural cork stoppers are preferred for mead entries but screw top wine bottles or plastic corks may be used for Dry & Sweet Meads, Melomels, Cysers or Pyments. Corks may be straight cork or flanged and machine or hand applied. Straight corks should be seated 1/8” below the top of the bottle.
5. Entries must not have any identifying labels/markings on the bottle.6. Mead bottles should be filled so that when the cork is pushed right home, the air
space is between 3/4” & 1” in depth. Sparkling meads should have an air space of 1” to 1-1/4”. Beer bottles should be filled so the air space is between 1” and 3/4” below the the cap.
Points will be awarded as followsCriteria Still Meads Sparkling Meads Honey Beer BraggotClarity, Colour 10 10 10 10Flavour, body balance 50 40 40 40Aroma, balance 20 20 20 20Bottle 10 10 10 10Bottle cork closure 10 10 10 10Carbonation n/a 10 10 10
TOTAL 100 100 100 100
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Canadian Honey Council TrophyA silver tray will be presented for the Grand Champion Liquid Honey in Sec-tion 812P (Class 8).Canadian Honey Council Challenge TrophyA Challenge Trophy and silver tray donated by The Canadian Honey Council is offered for the Champion Granulated Honey in Section 812P (Class 9).Lorna Robinson TrophyPresented to the exhibitor winning the highest number of points in the White Honey Section 812P, Classes 1-2. The exhibitor will be awarded a rosette and $200. Donated by the Robinson Family & The Toronto District Beekeepers’ Association (Class 3).Toronto District Beekeepers’ Association TrophyA trophy donated by the Toronto District Beekeepers’ Association is offered for the “Best Display of Honey & Beeswax”.Dominion & Grimm Award (Plaque)A gift certificate will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of points in Section 812P in classes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 12 and 13.
Premier Exhibitor Award – ProfessionalPresented by The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair to the exhibitor with the highest number of points in the Honey Sections 812P, Classes 1, 2, 4-6, 9 will be declared the Premier Exhibitor, and the exhibitor with the second highest number of points will be considered the Reserve Premier Exhibitor. Points will be awarded to each exhibitor as follows:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th5 4 3 2 1
Premier Exhibitor 812P Rosettes
ApiHex Trophy — Premier Exhibitor Award, AmateurPresented by ApiHex to the exhibitor with the highest number of points in 812A classes 1, 2, 4-6, 9. Points will be awarded to each exhibitor as follows:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th5 4 3 2 1
Premier Exhibitor 812A Rosettes
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