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Homecraft Division Rules

2026  Homecraft Division Rules

  1. There will be NO exhibitor’s fee in any class. EVERY EXHIBITOR will pay admission at the gate.
  2. All entries must be arranged for judging Thursday, September 17, between 7:00–9:00 p.m., and between 8:00–11:30 a.m., Friday, September 18. Hall will be closed at 11:30 a.m. Judging commences at 12:30 p.m. Exhibitors are responsible for their entries being placed in the right class prior to judging.
  3. All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor. The same exhibit may be shown only twice before being disqualified.
  4. Exhibitors are allowed only one entry in each section.
  5. Men and women exhibitors are welcome in all classes, unless specified.
  6. All soiled, defaced or old work will not be judged or displayed. If entries are not worthy of a prize, no prize will be given. The judge’s decision will be final.
  7. No exhibits may be removed from the hall until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
  8. The Directors or Society will not be responsible for goods broken or lost, but will render every possible assistance toward recovery.
  9. New Exhibitor is anyone who has not shown in 2024 or 2025. Mark your tag “NEW EXHIBITOR” on the front.
  10. Please note special rules of each class.
  11. “Homecraft Award” will be awarded to the exhibitor accumulating the highest number of points in the following sections of Homecraft Division: Plants & Flowers, Culinary Arts, Bottled Goods, Needlecraft, Handcrafts, Photography and Art. The exhibitor must have won a prize in at least two different classes. Points accumulated in Seniors, Juniors, Special Needs, Antiques and Vegetables do not count towards the trophy.
  12. Placing in specials does not count in the point system. Point system used to decide winners will be: First – 3 points; Second – 2 points; Third – 1 point.
  13. An Organization or Society may exhibit by obtaining an exhibitor number, filling in the entry form and signing the Hold Harmless Agreement.
  14. For more information, entry tickets or an entry form, please go to a New Tecumseth Library branch.
  15. Exhibitors winning any specials are to pick up the prize from the convenor, on Saturday, September 19, from 5:00–6:00 p.m., or from the Fair Office on Sunday, September 20, from 10:00 a.m.–noon. The Fair Office is located in the Kate Aitken Building (Rotary Hall).
  16. Should it be necessary, the Beeton & District Agricultural Society reserves the right to substitute a prize for another of approximately the same value. Any Inquiries regarding sponsor prizes should be directed to the President.

 

Homecraft Division Judging Standards

Foods (Baked Goods)

  • 25 – General appearance
  • 25 – Texture
  • 50 – Flavour

Clothing

  • 25 – Design, colour, material
  • 50 – Workmanship judged from outside the garment
  • 25 – Workmanship judged from inside the garment

Quilts

  • 25 – General appearance & design
  • 20 – Texture
  • 55 – Workmanship

Exhibits

  • 20 – General appearance
  • 25 – Power to attract and hold attention
  • 40 – Message
  • 15 – Quality of materials

Handcrafts

  • 15 – General appearance
  • 15 – Creative design
  • 20 – Colour and materials
  • 50 – Workmanship