Here is a complete list of all the areas available for Cattle classes both Beef and Dairy. 

Cattle

All animals must be entered prior to the show.  All animals must have traceability tags to be admitted to the grounds. Animals must be on the grounds by 11am to be judged. Judging starts at 12:30pm. All cattle must remain on the grounds until 4:00pm to be eligible for prize money. All animals, unless otherwise specified, must be owned by the exhibitor.
All exhibitors of animals MUST have liability insurance included on their entry form. Please sign waiver when submitting your entry form.
 No animal with evidence of communicable disease (ringworm, pinkeye, warts, etc.) will be allowed on the grounds.

Please note our new Livestock Exhibitor Form to comply with new government trace-ability guidelines.

Beef - Class 15

Chair: Katie Grove

Prizes-  1st-$35   2nd-$30   3rd-$25    4th-$20    5th-$15    6th-$10 Angus, Limousin, Hereford, Charolais--please indicate breed on entry form.

  1.    Bull calf-born 2024- minimum six months of age on Fair Day

2.    Bull, born April 1, 2023- December 31, 2023

3.    Bull, born January 1, 2023 - March 31, 20223

4.    Female calf, born 2024, minimum six months of age on Fair Day

5. Female, born April 1, 2023-December31, 2023

6.    Female, born April 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

7.    Female, born January 1, 2019, with her own natural 2024 calf.

8. Breeders Herd, group of 4, bred by exhibitor, both sexes represented, must be exhibited in previous classes.  At least one animal must be owned by exhibitor.  One entry per exhibitor.  Must be listed on entry form.  $40 to show Note: If there are fewer than 2 herds (minimum of 4 animals per herd) only 50% of the prize money will be paid. Exotic and British breeds will not be shown together.

9. Showmanship- Open- Children 9 years of age and younger with beef animal (not eligible 4-H age) Prize- $5 to show
Sponsored by Cedardale Charolais (The Nesbitt Family) in memory of Keith Goble 

Dairy - Class 18

Sponsored by Wrights Feeds N’ Needs, Blackstock and Port Perry Veterinary Services

Chair-    Glenn Barkey                     (905) 655-5812

Prizes—1st--$35   2nd--$30  3rd--$25  4th--$20  5th--$15  6th--$10 Classes 1-4 sponsored by Scugog Veterinary Professional Corporation.

 Open Show- ALL Dairy Breeds (Holstein, Guernsey, Ayrshire, Jersey, Brown Swiss, Canadienne and Milking Shorthorn) to be shown together. Pedigrees, production records and health certificates may be checked at the Fair. Official breed association documents are acceptable.

1.        Junior Calf, born March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024

2.       Intermediate Calf, born December 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023

3.       Senior Calf, born September 1, 2023 -November 30, 2023

4.       Summer Yearling, born June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

5.       Junior Yearling, born March 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023

6.       Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion Female, rosettes only

7.       Junior Herd, 3 animals, not necessarily owned by one person, ribbons

Dairy Showmanship

Prizes-  1st-$10   2nd-$8   3rd-$6    4th-$5    $4 to show 

8.    Pre-Novice,  under 9 years,  showing a dairy calf

9.   Novice 4-H, 9-11 years, showing a dairy calf

10.    Junior 4-H, 12-14 years, showing a dairy calf

11.     Senior 4-H, 15-21 years, showing a dairy calf

Classes 8-11 sponsored by Durham Holstein Club 

 Durham East 4-H Clubs

Animals should be on the fairgrounds by 9:30am
4-H Achievement Day starts at 10:00am

Durham East 4-H Sheep Club

Durham East 4-H Beef Club

Each member will receive $10 for exhibiting their animal.
Sponsored by the Blackstock Agricultural Society

4-H Club Exhibits

1.       Open to any 4H Club in the Durham East 4H Council Area.

2.       Each club may place one exhibit at the Fair.

4.       Exhibits should be placed on display between 10 and 11:30am on Friday August 23 and remain on display until 5pm Saturday August 24.

5.       Exhibits will be judged.

Prizes: $15   $12   $10   $5 to show

Sponsored by Lake Scugog Lumber, Port Perry

DURHAM EAST 4-H CLOVERBUD CLUB

Sponsored by Brian J. Evans Financial Services, Uxbridge

Each member will receive $5 for their work

Durham East 4-H Cloverbud members are aged 6-9 years old and will each submit a painting to be judged at the fair. This is part of the activities they will complete with their club this year. 

Champion Showperson Competition

Sponsored by Cedardale Farms Ltd. and Gallagher Animal Management. In memory of Dale Van Camp

Prizes:  1st-$75   2nd- $65   3rd- $60   4th- $50

This competition will take place immediately following the last showmanship competition listed above at approximately 3:30pm. Competitors will receive a cash prize on the day of the event. 

Participants
Open to 1st place overall show person in Beef, Dairy, & Sheep competition as chosen by the judges in their respective classes on the day of the fair. Not necessarily a 4-H member.

 Requirements
Each participant will be required to show each of the four animals
Effort will be made to ensure that the animals used in each class are NOT the 4-H projects of any of the participants.

Participants will be judged on their showmanship ability with each animal. The competition will be held in the beef ring following the completion of breed specific classes. The competition will be judged by the judges from each of these classes during the fair. Points will be assigned to each competitor as follows: 1st: 10 2nd: 7 3rd: 5 4th: 3

 In the event of a tie the score of the class that the exhibitor won to earn them a spot in this competition will be dropped from the scoring. If required, final decision on the overall placement will be based on the discretion of the panel of judges.

Here is a complete list of all the areas available for Homecraft. 

Homecraft- Class 37-38

Homecraft President- Steven Backs

All entry forms to be in to Secretary by Saturday August 17th. The Rec Centre will be open Thursday August 22, 4-8 p.m. and Friday August 23, 8-12 noon.
No exhibits will be accepted after 12 noon. Friday, August 24th. Exhibits can be collected at 6 p.m. Saturday August 24.

Only one entry per class. All work must be clean, made since last Blackstock Fair and the work of the exhibitor. All knit articles must be hand knit. Sewing can be any size. When there are 6 or more exhibits a 4th place will be awarded. Quilts may be shown for 2 years. No straight pins to be used.

1st-$5 2nd-$4 3rd-$3

1. Baby’s 2 pc. outfit, knit or crocheted, not mounted

2.       Baby’s shawl or carriage cover, fine or bulky, knitted or crocheted

3.       Cardigan, knit or crocheted

4.       Pullover, knit or crocheted

5.       Article of knitting or crocheting by a beginner, less than 2 years experience

6.       Mitts or gloves, knit

7.       Mitts or gloves, crocheted

8.       Scarf, knit or crocheted

9.   Socks, knit or crocheted

10.     Headgear, knit or crocheted

11.   Doily or centerpiece, knit or crocheted

12.   Slippers, knit or crocheted

13.   Two dishcloths, knit or crocheted

14   Unique knitted article

15.   Unique crocheted article

16.   Sewn article with sleeves

17. Poncho

18.   Runner or dresser scarf

19.   Apron

20.   Tea cozy

21.   2 quilt blocks, mounted, pattern(s) named

22. Any other article of sewing

23. Theme hat for baby (fruit, vegetable, cartoon character, etc)

Afghans

1st- $10   2nd- $8   3rd- $6

24.   Afghan, lap robe or prayer shawl, knit or crocheted 

Sponsored by Tina Sorichetti, Royal LePage Frank Real Estate, Port Perry

Quilts

Prizes: 1st- $12  2nd- $10   3rd- $8

Sponsored by Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge/Port Perry

25.   Baby’s quilt

26.   Rag quilt

27.   Quilt, machine quilted, pattern named

28.   Quilt, hand quilted, pattern named

29.   Cheater quilt, quilted

30.   Quilt made by a group, group to be named

31.   Quilt top

MOST POINTS—Crocheting, Classes 1-16--$25—Sponsored by Jennifer Griffin

MOST POINTS—Knitting, Classes 1-16--$25—Sponsored by Jennifer Griffin

Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies
Machine Quilted Competition

Prizes: 1st- $10   2nd- $5 

Chosen from eligible quilts in Classes 28. Must be made and machine quilted by exhibitor, total perimeter must be minimum 324”.  Pattern must be named.  The winner at Blackstock Fair is eligible to enter the quilt at the fall District 4 competition.  Winner at District level is entered into O.A.A.S. competition which takes place at Annual Convention in February.

Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies
Hand Quilted Competition

Prizes: 1st- $10   2nd- $5 

Chosen from eligible quilts in Classes 29. Must be made and hand quilted by exhibitor, total perimeter must be minimum 324”.  Pattern must be named.  The winner at Blackstock Fair is eligible to enter the quilt at the fall District 4 competition.  Winner at District level is entered into O.A.A.S. competition which takes place at Annual Convention in February.

Golden Age- Class 38
Sponsored by Virginia Frew, Marlin Travel, Port Perry
Open to exhibitors 60 years of age or older

Prizes: 1st- $5   2nd- $4   3rd- $3

1.       Banana muffins, plain, 3

2.       Butter tarts, with fruit , 3

3.       Tea biscuits, plain, 3

4.       Cupcakes, any variety, 3

5.       Cookies, baked, any variety, 3

6.       Single serving of rice pudding

7.       Handwriting, first verse of Amazing Grace

8.       Item suitable for bridal or baby shower

9.       Article of knitting

10.   Article of crocheting

11.   Gift for a 80th birthday

12.   Adult colouring page, coloured

13.   Design a card for a milestone birthday, any media including computer

 Most points in Golden Age $25 sponsored by Leah Frew

Crafts- Class 39

Sponsored by Homestead Furniture and Appliances, Port Perry
All hangings should be ready to hang.

Prizes: 1st- $5   2nd- $4   3rd-$3

1.       Wall hanging, any media

2.       Article of handmade jewellery, mounted

3.       Door decoration

4.       Greeting card, not computer generated

5.       Adult colouring page, coloured

6.       Something new from something useless

7.       Article of counted cross stitch

8.       Reusable shopping bag or tote

9.       Article of original art, any media

10.   Article of any other craft, not listed

11. VanLea Farm Special Article from scrap metal $75 $25 $10

‘Tis the Season, any holiday
Sponsored by Port Perry Foodland

12.   Christmas tree decoration, 4” or smaller

13.   Holiday runner

14.   Wreath

15.   Trick or treat or gift bag

16.   Decorated Easter egg

17.   Holiday apron

18.   Door decoration

19.   Christmas stocking

20.   Holiday card

21.   Holiday article not listed above

22. Bernardin Special Best decorative or functional homemade craft made using a Bernardin mason jar(s) and/or 2 piece SNAP lid $20 gift certificate

Special Needs, 21 years and over

23.    Craft of your choice

24.   Greeting card

25.   Article of jewellery, mounted

26.   No bake cookies, 3

27.  Adult colouring page, coloured 

Baking and Canning- Class 45
No cake mixes or commercial pie fillers allowed. Please use plastic bags where possible. No cake pans allowed. Paper liners to be removed before showing. Use smallest plate possible. No more than 1” of cardboard to be showing around the edges of any article. When there are 6 or more exhibits in a class a 4th place will be awarded. Please securely fasten all tags.

Baking

Prizes: 1st- $5   2nd- $4   3rd- $3 

1.       Yeast bread, any variety, ½ loaf

2.       Tea biscuits with fruit, 3

3.       Fruit muffins, named, 3

4.       Banana muffins, 3

5.       Bran muffins, 3

6.       Muffins, any variety, named, 3

7.       Oatmeal raisin cookies, 3

8.       Peanut Butter cookies, 3

9.       Chocolate macaroons, 3

10.   Lemon loaf, ½ loaf

11.   Pumpkin loaf, ½ loaf

12.  Any other loaf, named, ½ loaf

13. Coffee cake, any variety, named

14.   Butter tart squares, 3

15.   Squares, any other variety, named, 3

16.   Butter tarts, with raisins, 3

17.   Fruit tarts, named, 3

18.   Single pie crust

19.   Apple pie

20.   Any other pie, named

21.   Your favourite candy, named, 3 pieces

22.  Decorated cupcakes, agricultural theme, 3

MOST POINTS BAKING- L 1-22,  $25     Sponsored by Leah Frew
                          

Canning
All entries must be sealed except freezer jam. Unsealed jars will not be judged.

Prizes: 1st- $5   2nd- $4   3rd- $3

23.   Strawberry jam, cooked

24.   Marmalade, any variety, named

25.   Any other jam, named

26.   Freezer jam, any variety, named

27.   Jelly, any variety, named

28.   Spirited jam or jelly, named

Most Points sections 23-28 receive $25 gift certificate from Port Perry Food Basics

29.   Canned fruit, any variety, named

30.   Pickled vegetable, any variety, named

31.   Pickled cucumber, any variety, named

32.   Dill pickles, any variety

33.   Any other pickle, not listed, named

34.   Hot dog relish

35.   Chili sauce

36.   Salsa

Bernardin Best of Show—Judge’s choice of best home canning entry from Classes 23-36.  Entry must be submitted in sealed Bernardin jar and snap lid.

Prize--$30 gift certificate

MOST POINTS CANNING- L 23-36,  $25   sponsored by Leah Frew
                           SPECIALS Baking and Canning

37.   Bernardin Jam/Jelly Special- Peach jam, jelly or conserve 1st - $20 gift certificate
made with Bernardin fruit pectin product. Proof of purchase required. Certo is not a Bernardin product.

38.   Marcelle’s Kitchen - 5 Yummy Squares   Sponsored by John Redman $15, $10, $5
5 Yummy squares of your choice. No Brownies. Please include your recipe. No commercial mixes. 1st place dessert goes to the sponsor.

39.   Eleanor Werry Memorial Special      Sponsored by the Werry family $30, $25, $20, $15, $10
6 Chocolate brownies- without nuts, iced

40.   Gerald and Joyce Kelly Memorial Chocolate Cake Special Sponsored by Kelly family. 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize cakes to sponsor.
Chocolate layer cake, iced. $50 $30 $20

41. Elva VanCamp Memorial Cherry Loaf Sponsored by Elva VanCamp’s family 1st prize to sponsor $20 $15 $10 $5

42. Barbara Byers’ Memorial Chiffon Cake Chiffon Cake, any flavour, iced, labelled 1st prize to sponsor $50 $25 $15 $10

43.   Edna Van Camp Memorial Raspberry Pie sponsored by Bill Van Camp in memory of his grandmother 1st place to sponsor  
$50 $25 $15 $10 $5 to show

44.   Leah Frew Special- Dark Fruit Cake  sponsored by Leah Frew 1st and 2nd prize to sponsor $100 $75 $25

45. Dale Van Camp Memorial Special. Sponsored by Dale Van Camp’s Family $50, $25, $15, $10 Lemon Bundt cake, iced or glazed.

1st prize cake goes to sponsor.

46. Pumpkin Pie Special - Prizes: 1st $175, 2nd $50, 3rd $25

1. Judging will take place on Saturday, August 24th at 2:00 p.m. in front of the Rec Center stage.

2. All entries must be made to the fair secretary by 1:30 p.m. on the day of the fair.

3. All entries must be brought to the kitchen in the Rec. Center prior to judging, with an entry tag.

4.. All entries become the property of the fair board.

5. The winning entry will become the property of the sponsor.

6. After the announcement of the winners, all entries will be cut and served to the fair patrons.

7. Prize money will be paid at the completion of judging.

47. OAAS CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE COMPETITION - Prizes: $5, $4, $3

Chocolate Chip Cookies, 6 displayed on a clean, sturdy, white plate. No nuts. No larger than 2 1/2”. No smaller than 2”

Winner is eligible for the OAAS District 4 Competition!

48. OAAS BUTTER TART COMPETITION - Prizes: $5, $4, $3

6 Butter Tarts to be shown on a clean, study plate. They must be full sized tarts. No mini or bite sized tarts. Must NOT contain fruit or nuts of any kind.

Winner is eligible for the OAAS District 4 Competition!

Here is a complete list of all the areas available for Horse classes.
Click of the Horse Book link below for a complete copy of only the Horse Sections of the Fair Book. 

Horses- Class 10

ENTRY DEADLINE IS AUGUST 14th

Chair- Jennifer Griffin (289) 385-3814

Committee member—Amanda Mills (905) 985-6639

Exhibitors are allowed 2 entries per section.  All exhibitors of animals MUST have liability insurance included on their entry form. Please sign waiver when submitting your entry form. Prize cheques will NOT be issued without a completed entry form for each exhibitor with completed contact information.

Saddle Horses

Youth Classes sponsored by Kaylah Ayow

 Prizes-  1st-$20   2nd-$18   3rd-$16    4th-$14    5th-$12  

SPECIAL—An award will be given for each division high point winner.

All riders must wear approved riding helmets and safe, correct footwear. 

Horses and ponies will be shown together.  Open to all horses and ponies.  English and Western disciplines welcome.  Attire and equipment should be appropriate to the discipline.  For example, if you are showing in Western Tack, the rider must turn out in Western attire.  Jackets will be excused in all games classes.

Lead Line Class  Open to all riders 11 years and under, as of Jan 1, 2024. To be judged 25% on neatness and turnout of the rider and mount, 75% judged on the rider’s performance. Riders must be led by a parent or handler, 16 years or older. Riders in Classes 1 and 2 may not enter in Classes 3-

1.  Lead line, walk only

2.  Lead line, walk/trot

Beginner Walk/Trot  Open to riders, 7-17 years, as of Jan. 1, 2024.  Riders over 14 yrs. must have proof of age.  Riders may not have won 1st in any other competition other than lead line classes.  Riders in Classes 3 and 4 may not enter in Classes 1, 2, 5 or 6.

3.  Beginner,  Walk/Trot, pleasure

4.  Beginner , Walk/Trot, equitation

Novice Walk/Trot  Open to riders 17 years and under, as of Jan. 1, 2024.  Riders in Classes 5 and 6 may not enter in Classes 1-4.                   

5.  Novice, Walk/Trot/Canter, pleasure

6.  Novice, Walk/Trot/Canter, equitation

Senior Walk/Trot  Open to riders, 18 years and over,  as of Jan. 1, 2024

7.  Senior, Walk/Trot, pleasure

8.  Senior, Walk/Trot, equitation

Adult Walk/Trot/Canter  Open to riders, 18 years and over, as of Jan. 1, 2024

9.  Adult, Walk/Trot/Canter, pleasure

10.  Adult, Walk/Trot/Canter, equitation

Showmanship and Fun - Sponsored by Brian J. Evans Financial Services, Uxbridge

Horses may enter multiple classes with different handlers.

11.  Youth Showmanship, 11 year and under, as of Jan. 1, 2024

12.  Junior Showmanship, 12-17 years, as of Jan. 1, 2024

13.  Senior Showmanship, 18 years and over, as of Jan. 1, 2024

14.  Costume class, riders and mount to be dressed in costume of their choice.  Best/most creative costume wins.  Handlers allowed.

15.  Spoon and egg race

16.  Command class

Welsh Pony Prizes  1st--$30  2nd--$25  3rd--$20  4th--$15  5th--$10 
17.  Leadline, Welsh under saddle, walk only 

18.  Leadline, Welsh under saddle, walk/trot 

19.  Leadline, Walk/Trot 

20. Welsh A/B, under saddle 

21. Cob under saddle 

22. Welsh Adult Walk/Trot, 17 years and older 

23.  Welsh Junior Equitation 

24.  Half Welsh, under saddle 

25.  Welsh A driving 

26.  Welsh B driving 

27. Welsh C/D driving 

28. Junior Driver, Welsh pony 

29. Welsh Champion Driving Class 

30. Section A, 3 years and over, Mare or Gelding, halter class 

31. Section B, 3 years and over, Mare or Gelding, halter class 

32. Section C/D, 3 years and over, Mare or Gelding, halter class 

33. Half Welsh Halter Class 

 HORSE PULL COMPETITION

Chairperson – Karen Barkey   416-571-2572

Rules and Regulations: Competitors will follow the rules and regulations as set down by the Central Canadian Horse Pulling Association. A copy of the rules is available from the fair secretary or chairperson.

 Blackstock Agricultural Society reserves the right to make the necessary changes to the rules. Where time is a factor, or changes are necessary, they will be announced.

Heavy Draft – Class 1

Prizes: 1st   $275, 2nd   $250, 3rd   $225, 4th   $200     Hitching Prize: $200

Light Draft – Class 2

Prizes: 1st   $275, 2nd   $250, 3rd   $225, 4th   $200     Hitching Prize: $200

Here is a complete list of all the areas available for Junior Fair
or feel free to click of the Junior Fair Book link below for a complete copy of the Junior Sections of the Fair Book. 

Kids’ World

Activities sponsored by Donna Welsh, Royal LePage Fank Real Estate, Port Perry and TD Canada Trust, Port Perry

Chair- Mary Meyer (905) 259-5725

Enjoy these activities for a $10 all day wristband!

Face painting                     Hair colour spray              Colouring table

Toddlers’ play area          Corn play table                  Hay obstacle course

Air Bounce Inflatables are returning.
Go to Kids’ World to purchase your play all day wristband.

Pedal Tractor Pull

Sponsored by Youngfield Farms

All participants must pre-register the day of the fair at Kid’s World. Children will be divided into the following weight categories. Limit of 15 children per weight category.

1.       40 lbs and under

2.       40-55 lbs

3.       55-70 lbs

1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will receive a plaque and all other participants will receive a ribbon.  

JUNIOR FAIR – CLASS 50

Prizes:  1st $3.     2nd $2.75     3rd $2.50     4th $2.25     5th $2.00     6th $1.75

 All work MUST be done by the exhibitor. Parents should encourage their children but ALLOW THEM TO DO THE WORK THEMSELVES. No entry fees. Children may show in older classes.   All pictures to be maximum 30 x 45 cm.  Entry forms should be sent to Secretary by Saturday August 17. The Rec Centre will be open Thursday, August 22, 4-8 p.m. and Friday, August 23, 8-12 noon. No exhibits will be accepted after 12 noon. Friday, Aug 23.

Pre-School- Age 3 and under, as of June 2024

1.      Finger Painting on 8 ½” x 11” paper

2.      Colour a picture from a colouring book.

3.      Decorate a rock.

4.      Collage of stickers

5.      Decorated handprint, using paint.

6.      Draw a picture of a dog or a cat.

7.      Painter or decorated egg carton caterpillar.

Children younger than or finishing Junior Kindergarten in June 2024

8.      Picture using a bingo dabber or stamp.

9.      Draw a dog and print the word “DOG” – 8 ½ “x 11” max.

10.   Collection of 6 nature items displayed in an egg carton – NO LID

11.   Fancy fish made from a paper plate. Colour and decorate.

12.   Crayon leaf rubbing

13.  Finger painting - flower theme - max 11” x 17”

Children younger than or finishing Senior Kindergarten in June 2024

14.   Rock painted like a farm animal.

15.   Single foot print decorated as a tractor on paper. Max 8 1/2” x 11”

16.   Birthday card using construction paper.

17.   Create a turkey using your handprint.

18.   Collection of 3 different leaves, mounted on 11” x 17: max.                  

19.   Make a picture using stickers

7 years and under, as of June 2024

20.   Decorated rock

21.    Playdough sculpture

22.   Draw and colour a picture of a tractor. Max 8 1/2” x 11”

23.   Picture of a bird using beads or buttons

24.   Draw and colour a picture of a car or truck.

25.  Draw and decorate a picture of fireworks - glitter and sequins allowed. Max 8 1/2” x 11”

10 years and under, as of June 1, 2024

26.  Decorate your first initial, not computer generated, any medium

27.  Design a family crest using your last name initial. Max 8 1/1” x 11”

28.        Pebble and twig Art.

29.        Tractor or vehicle made using lego, no kits.

30.        Ripper paper mosaic art. Max 8 1/2” x 11”

31.        Farm landscape painting – 11” x 17” max

Sections 26 -31 Sponsored by Alaina Malcolm, Coldwell Banker Real Estate, Port Perry

 Prizes:  1st $4.00     2nd $3.50     3rd $3.00     4th $2.50     5th $2.00

14 years and under, as of June 1, 2024

32.       Article of diamond art.

33.      Picture using pencil, charcoal or ink.

34.      Article made from duct tape.

35.      Any article of sewing.

36.      Any article of woodworking

37.   Animal made from clay. Kits allowed.

Sections 32-37 Sponsored by Jason McIntosh Auctions, Peterborough

18 years and under, as of June 1, 2024

38.    Something made in shop class.

39.   Article of sewing.

40.   Pebble and twig art.

41.   Mixed media art. Pencil, charcoal, ripped paper, paint and/or other mediums. Max 8 1/2” x 11”

42.   Article of jewelry

43.   Antique item. Must be named as to what it is on the back of the tag.

Special Needs

Prizes:  1st $4.00     2nd $3.50     3rd $3.00    4th $2.50    5th $2.00

14 years and under, as of June 1, 2024
  44.  Beaded necklace

  45.  Completed colouring page  

  46.  No bake squares, 3 of same kind

Prizes:  1st $4.00     2nd $3.50     3rd $3.00     4th $2.50     5th $2.00

21 years and under, as of June 1, 2024

47.  Colour a page from an adult colouring book

48.  Acrylic painting – any size

49.  Chocolate Chip cookies – 3 on a plate

Junior Baking
 

Prizes: 1st - $3.00   2nd - $2.75   3rd- $2.50    4th-$2.25   5th-$2.00

10 years and under, as of June 1, 2024

 50.  One cupcake, decorated, judged on decoration only.

 51.  Brownies, 3, no nuts

 52.  Crispy rice squares, 3

 53.  No bake squares, 3

 Prizes: 1st - $4.00   2nd - $3.50   3rd - $3.00   4th - $2.50   5th - $2.00

18 years and under, as of June 1, 2024

54.  Decorated cookie, judged on decoration and taste.

55.  Unbaked squares, 3

56.  Homemade trail mix, list ingredient

57.  Ginger snaps, 3

ONO LEGO SPECIAL

Prizes:  1st $10.00 $5.00 to show

Create an original Lego structure, no kits allowed.  Bring in your structure completed.  Size to be determined by builder.

58.   7 years and under, as of June 1, 2024

59.  10 years and under, as of June 1, 2024

A special thanks to all our sponsors, volunteers, exhibitors and community members who made this fair possible!

Junior Vegetables- Class 27
Sponsored by Murray Hill Farm, Blackstock

Open to children age pre-school to Grade 8. Tags must be securely fastened.

Prizes-  1st-$4   2nd-$3.50   3rd-$3    4th-$2.50    5th--$2

1.       5 green beans

2. 5 beans, any other colour

3.       3 carrots, 1” top

4.       3 tomatoes, cherry or miniature, any colour

5.       3 peppers, any colour

6.       1 zucchini, 6”-12” long

7.       Longest bean

8.       Longest Zucchini

9.       Longest carrot, measured to tap root

10.   5 vegetables used in vegetable soup, displayed in a cooking pot

Most Points in sections 1-10 receive a Seed Starter Gift Kit from McKenzie Seeds

Junior Flowers- Class 32

Sponsored by Port Perry Feeds

Open to children, Grade 8 and under

Prizes-  1st-$4   2nd-$3.50   3rd-$3    4th-$2.50   5th- $2   

1.       Marigolds, 3 blooms, over 2” (5cm)

2.       Hosta, 3 leaves, variegated, same variety

3.       Hosta, 3 leaves, non-variegated, same variety

4.       Hydrangea, ball type, 1 stem

5.       Hydrangea, cone type, 1 stem

6.       Rose, 1 bloom

7.       Rhubeckia, (Black Eyed Susan), 3 blooms

8.       Sunflower head

9.       Zinnia, 3 blooms

10.   Any other annual, 1 spray or bloom

11.   Any other perennial, 1 spray or bloom

12. Any potted plant

Junior Flower Arrangements
JF 12-15 Sponsored by Grace Bajema
Prizes-  1st-$4.50   2nd-$4   3rd-$3.50    4th-$3   5th- $2  

13.   “Lunch Time” an arrangement in a lunch bag

14.   “Fantastic Foliage” an arrangement using different types of leaves

15.   “Dusty Trail” an arrangement using different wild flowers, grasses, bulrushes, etc., in a shoe or boot

16.   “Pick and Plunk”, a collection of seasonal garden grown material, picked and artfully plunked into container of your choice

 Most Points: JF 1-15      1st-$12   2nd-$8   3rd-$5
Sponsored by Pine Ridge Garden Club 

Photography Class 35
Sponsored by Focus on Scugog

Chair- Janet VanCamp (905) 986-0097

All 4”x6” coloured prints to be mounted on a maximum 6”x8” white background. All photographs must be taken by the exhibitor.

Junior Section- 18yr and under

9.    Something red(digitally enhanced)

10.   That looks like fun!

11.   That looks like work!

12.   Follow the Trail

Specials: Open to All Ages

Prizes: 1st- $6   2nd- $4   3rd- $2

13.  A comical snapshot, with caption

14.  So peaceful!

15.  This sparkles!

Here is a complete snapshot of our Photography classes. You can also download a list of just the photography classes.

Photography Class 35

Sponsored by Focus on Scugog, Port Perry

Chairs- Janet VanCamp (905) 986-0693 Co-Chair - Dawn McGuckin

All 4”x6” coloured prints to be mounted on a maximum 6”x8” white background. All photographs must be taken by the exhibitor. Unless specified photos are unaltered.

Adult Section Prizes:  1st $4.     2nd $3.     3rd $2.

1.      Loaded with Fruit

2.      Sign of spring

3.      Abandoned

4.      This is summer

5.      Follow the trail!

6.      Rushing Water

7.      Winterscape

8.      Natural Rock Formation

Junior Section- 18 yrs. and under Prizes:  1st $4.     2nd $3.     3rd $2.

9.     Something red(digitally enhanced)

10.   That looks like fun!

11.   That looks like work!

12.   Follow the trail

Specials: Open to All Ages Prizes:  1st $6.     2nd $4.     3rd $2.

13.   A comical snapshot, with caption

14.   So peaceful

15.   This Sparkles

Here is a complete list of all the areas available for Plants and Flowers classes. Open to exhibitors 19 years of age and older.
Click the link below for a complete copy of only the Plants and Flowers section of the Fair Book. 

Plants and Flowers- Class 30

Sponsored by Lake Scugog Lumber, Port Perry

Prizes:  1st $5.     2nd $4.     3rd $3.     4th $2. 

Cut flowers should be shown with their own foliage. Judging in accordance with Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards Publication 34/2019.

1.      Amaranthus, 1 stem.

2.      Asters, 1 bloom any colour

3.      Begonia, 1 bloom with foliage, floating in dish, 9” or less.

4.      Calendula, 3 stem.

5.      Celosia, 1 stem.

6.      Cosmos, 1 spray.

7.      Dahlia, 3 blooms, under 4”

8.      Dahlia, 1 bloom, 4” and over.

9.      Dahlia, 3 blooms, mixed varieties/colours

**Gladiolus stems below bottom floret should not exceed 18.”

10.   Gladiolus, 1 spike, red.

11.   Gladiolus, 1 spike, yellow.

12.   Gladiolus- 1 spike, pink, salmon or orange.

13.   Gladiolus- 1 spike, bi-colour or bi-tone.

14.   Gladiolus- 1 spike, any other colour or variety.

15.   3 Hosta leaves, 4”-10” (measure from tip to intersection with stem)

16.   Hydrangeas, 1 stem.

17.   Marigold, 3 blooms, 1”-2”

18.   Marigold, 3 blooms, over 2”

19.   Petunias, single, 3 sprays

20.   Petunias, double, 3 sprays

21.   Phlox, 1 stem.

22.   Hybrid Tea Rose, 1 bloom.

23.   Miniature Rose, 1 bloom or spray.

24.   Rose, any other variety, (climbing, floribunda, etc.),1 stem or spray.

25.   Salvia, 3 stems

26.   Rudbeckia, 3 blooms

27.   Zinnia, 3 blooms, under 2”

28.   Zinnia, 3 blooms, 2” and over

29.   Any other Annual, 3 blooms/stems if small, 1 bloom/stem if large.

30.   Any other Perennial, 3 blooms/stems if small, 1 bloom/stem if large.

31.   African Violet, single or double, one crown

32.   African Violet, any other (miniature, trailing, variegated, etc.)

33.   Geranium, potted, in bloom

34.   Any other Flowering House Plant

35.   Fern in a pot, house plant 

36.   Any other Foliage House Plant

              Most Points in Sections 1-36 will receive a $50 Gift Certificate

              Sponsored by Veseys Seeds Ltd.      

Decorative Classes

Sponsored by Wagg Funeral Home, Port Perry

Prizes:  1st $10.     2nd $8.     3rd $6.     4th $4.

37.   “Afternoon Tea” a design in a tea pot

38.   “Reflections”, a water viewing design

39.   “Culinary Delight”, a design to include an item/container from your kitchen

40.    “Singled Out”, a design featuring a single bloom

41.   “Remember When”, a design to include a photo

42.   “Yesterday is just a memory”, a design using dried plant material

43.   “Wild side of Life”, a design using wild material, flowers, leaves, mosses etc.

44.   “Summer Days”, a collection of seasonal material grown by exhibitor, picked and artfully plunked into a container of your choice.

Best in Design Classes 37-44.  Prize:  $25. Rosette awarded
Sponsored by Pine Ridge Garden Club

Outdoor Hanging Baskets

Sponsored by A. Oppers Windows and Doors, Port Perry

Prizes:  1st $10.     2nd $8.     3rd $5.     4th $2.

45.   Outdoor Hanging Basket, Fern

46.   Outdoor Hanging Basket, Geraniums

47.   Outdoor Hanging Basket, 1 or more plant/s of the same variety, no ferns or geraniums

48. Outdoor Hanging Basket, 3 or more different plant varieties

 Most Points- P 37-48 will receive a $25. gift certificate
Sponsored by Otter Greenhouses, Port Perry

49. Special: “Fabulous Foliage”

An outdoor planter consisting of 3 or more different varieties of foliage plants/plants grown primarily for their foliage. Must use the planter which was provided by the Blackstock Fair 2023. There are still a few planters available. Please contact secretary for planter: BASsec.treasurer@gmail.com

Prizes: 1st – approx. $30. value

             2nd – approx. $25. value

             3rd – approx. $20. value

Sponsored by Canadian Tire Store, Port Perry

50. Special: “Bountiful Basket” - Sponsored by Port Perry Feeds

Prizes:  1st $25.     2nd $20.     3rd $15.     4th $10.     

In a basket of your choice, create an outdoor planter using a minimum of 3 different plant varieties. Accessories allowed.

51. NEW SPECIAL - “Long as I can see the Light” - Sponsored by Tina Sorichetti, Royal LePage Frank Real Estate, Port Perry

Prizes: 1st $20 2nd $15 3rd $10 4th $8 5th $5

An arrangement of your choice. You must use the container and lights provided by the Blackstock Fair. Only 10 containers available. The container may be decorated to suit your arrangement and the battery pack must be accessible.

Please contact secretary for your container: BASsec.treasurer@gmail.com

Junior Flowers- Class 32

Open to children, Grade 12 and under. Sponsored by Port Perry Feeds.

Prizes-  1st-$4   2nd-$3.50   3rd-$3    4th-$2.50   5th- 2   

1.       Marigolds, 3 blooms, over 2” (5cm)

2.       Hosta, 3 leaves, variegated, same variety

3.       Hosta, 3 leaves, non-variegated, same variety

4.       Hydrangea, ball type, 1 stem

5.       Hydrangea, cone type, 1 stem

6.       Rose, 1 bloom

7.       Rudbeckia, (Black eyed Susan) 3 blooms

8.       Sunflower Head

9.       Zinnia, 3 blooms

10.   Any other annual, 1 spray or bloom

11.   Any other perennial, 1 spray or bloom

12. Any other potted plant

Junior Flower Arrangements
JF 13-16 Sponsored by Grace Bajema
Prizes-  1st-$4.50   2nd-$4   3rd-$3.50    4th-$3   5th- $2  

13. “Lunch Time”, an arrangement in a lunch bag

14. “Fantastic Foliage”, an arrangement using different types of leaves

15. “Dusty Trail”, an arrangement using different wild flowers, grasses, bulrushes etc., in a boot or shoe

16. “Pick and Plunk”, a collection of seasonal garden grown material, picked and artfully plunked into a container of your choice

Most Points: JF 1-15      1st-$12   2nd-$8   3rd-$5
Sponsored by Pine Ridge Garden Club

Here is a complete list of all the areas available for Vegetables, Grains and Grasses, Field Crop, Honey and Maple Syrup Classes. Click the link below for a complete copy of only this section of the Fair Book. 

Grains and Grasses- Class 25

Sponsored by Pioneer Hi-Bred Ltd. and Port Perry Seeds, Jim Roefs

All entries to be in to Secretary by Saturday August 17th. All exhibits must be in the Arena before 12 noon. Friday August 23rd. Only one entry per family will be allowed. All exhibits must be the present year’s crop except grain soybeans. Prizes: 1st $14 2nd $12 3rd $8 4th $6

Chair – Katie Grove

1.      Soft Red Winter Wheat, named, 2024, approx. 4 litres.

2.      Hard Red Winter Wheat, named, 2024, approx. 4 litres.

3.      Soft White Wheat, named, 2024, approx. 4 litres.

4.      Grain, Soybeans, named, 2024, approx. 4 litres.

5.      Sheaf ensilage corn, named, 10 stalks.

6.      10 cobs of Grain Corn, named.

7.      Baled Hay, first cut, 10” slice or equivalent.

#7 sponsored by Bob Swain

8.      Baled Hay, second cut, 10” slice or equivalent

9.      Haylage

10.   Whole plant soybean, named, specify row width.      

Vegetables- Class 26

Sponsored by Linton’s Farm Market, Oshawa

Chair-    Helen Coates (905) 985-3985      

All entries to be in to Secretary by Saturday August 17th.  All exhibits must be in the Arena before 12 noon. Friday August 23rd. Vegetables MUST be on paper plates unless otherwise specified. Tags must be securely fastened. Exhibits may be picked up Saturday August 24th at 6 p.m.

Prizes-  1st-$5   2nd-$4   3rd-$3   

1.       3 potatoes, white, named

2.       3 potatoes, any other colour, named

3.       2 zucchini, maximum length, 12”, stem on

4.       2 squash, not summer squash, stem on

5.       5 carrots, 1” tops

6.       3 onions, Dutch set, not skinned

7.       3 Spanish onions, not skinned

8.       3 sweet peppers, any colour, stems on

9.       5 green beans

10.   5 beans, any other colour

11.   3 beets, round, 1” tops

12.   3 beets, cylindrical, 1” tops

13.   5 pickling varieties of cucumbers. under 5”

14.   2 slicing cucumbers

15.   3 green tomatoes, min 2 ¼ “diameter, calyx on

16.   3 red tomatoes, not plum, min 2 ¼ “diameter, calyx on

17.   3 plum tomatoes, calyx on

18.   5 ripe tomatoes, cherry or miniature, calyx on, any colour

19.   3 garlic, 1” top, roots on, not washed

20.   1 Oddly Shaped Vegetable

21.   4 different vegetables used for vegetable soup. 3 of each displayed in a cooking pot

Most Points in Sections 1-21 will receive a Veseys Seeds Gift Certificate $25

Junior Vegetables- Class 27

Sponsored by Murray Hill Farm, Blackstock
Open to children age pre-school to Grade 8. Tags must be securely fastened.

Prizes-  1st-$4   2nd-$3.50   3rd-$3.00    4th-$2.50    5th- $2.00

1.       5 green beans

2. 5 beans, any other colour

3.       3 Carrots, 1” top

4.       3 tomatoes, cherry or miniature, any colour

5.       3 sweet peppers, any colour

6.       1 zucchini, 6”-12” long

7.       Longest bean

8.       Longest zucchini

9.       3 red tomatoes, min 2 1/4” diameter. calyx on

10.   4 vegetables used for vegetable soup. 3 of each displayed in a cooking pot

Most Points in sections 1-10 will receive a Gift Package from McKenzie Seeds

CLASS 28 - HONEY

Prizes: $10, $8, $5, $4

**Winner is eligible to compete at the District 4 Competition in October. The winner of the District Competition will be eligible to compete at the Provincial Competition in February.

Rules: Liquid Honey exhibits shall consist of two clear glass containers, each having a capacity of 500g(375ml). No labels. Any honey entry containing any form of foreign material will be disqualified from the competition. An approved colorimeter will be used to assess the colour. Honey will be judged using the standards printed in the O. A. A. S. Judging Standards for the Ontario Fairs Handbook. All honey selected to compete at the convention will become the property of the O. A. A. S.

1. White or Golden Liquid Honey

2. Fine Granulated Honey

3. Honey Combs, 3, any standard marketable container

4. Cake Beeswax, 1 weighing not less than one pound

CLASS 29 - MAPLE SYRUP

Prizes: $10, $8, $6, $4

**Winner is eligible to compete at the District 4 competition in October. The winner of the District Competition will be eligible to compete at the Provincial competition in February.

O. A. A. S. Rules: Maple syrup exhibits shall consist of 2 curved Kent style glass bottles. (D & G # 505188 Syrup bottle with handle), or equivalent, of Maple Syrup, Canada Grade A. Amber. 250 ml capacity. No labels. All maple syrup should have a flavour characteristic of its class and be free from objectionable odour or taste. Any syrup containing any form of foreign material will be disqualified. An approved maple syrup colorimeter will be used to assess the colour. Maple syrup will be judged using the standards published by the O. A. A. S. in Agriculture and Horticulture Judging Standards for Ontario Fairs. It is a condition of the O. A. A. S. that all maple syrup selected to compete at the convention will become the property of the O. A. A. S.

1. Golden: 2-250 ml glass bottles

2. Dark: 2-250 ml glass bottles

3. Amber: 2-250 ml glass bottles**(only Amber competes at O. A. A. S. competitions)