Discover the delicious side of the fair with our Culinary Arts Classes, where homemade goodness takes center stage. From dairy products and preserves to home baking, candies, and beverages, these classes celebrate the skill, tradition, and creativity found in every kitchen.
With a wide variety of categories to enter, participants can showcase their best recipes and compete based on flavour, presentation, and quality. Whether it’s fresh bread, homemade jams, or beautifully decorated cakes, the Culinary Arts section is a true highlight for both exhibitors and fairgoers alike.
CLASS 28 - DAIRY & DOMESTIC
NOTE: Refrigerated showcase provided for exhibits in this class.
Contain raw products with clear resealable bag around plate.
Butter Score: Flavour 45% Salt 10% Texture 25% Package 5% Colour 15%
PRIZES:
1st... $10.00
2nd... $8.00
3rd... $6.00
700. Butter, dairy, 1⁄2 lb, in container
701. Butter, fancy, 1⁄2 lb in container
702. Yogurt, plain, minimum 125 ml, glass container
703. Goat Cheese, minimum 125 ml, on plate
704. Cottage Cheese, minimum 125 ml, glass container
705. Spring Chicken, 1 (dressed for market)
706. Head Cheese, approx. 1⁄2 lb, unmolded on plate
707. Fresh sausage, homemade, 4 on a plate
708. Smoked sausage, homemade, 4 on a plate
709. Eggs, white, grade A large, 1 dozen
710. Eggs, white, grade A, extra large, 1 dozen
711. Eggs, brown, grade A large, 1 dozen
712. Eggs, brown, grade A, extra large, 1 dozen
713. Eggs, not otherwise listed, 1 dozen, description required on entry tag
714. Fish, smoked, 1 fillet
715. Honey, liquid, clear, 500 g (375ml) glass jar *Qualifies for OAAS District/Provincial Competition*
716. Honey, in comb, approx. 4" square
717. Soap, homemade, 2, toilet or laundry, description required on entry tag
718. Perogies, cheese, 4 (cooked)
CLASS 29 -HOME SPIRITS
NOTE:
- Wines in this class must be made by natural vinification.
- Powders and concentrates are not allowed as the wine must be made from raw fruit.
- Additives, other than those required for fermentation or sweetening during vinification process are not allowed.
- Bottle must be labelled with name of grape, fruit, herb, etc and year made
- Entry is one bottle
PRIZES:
1st... $10.00
2nd ... $8.00
3rd ... $6.00
730. Grape wine, name grape variety on label
731. Grape wine, white, name grape variety on label
732. Cultivated berry wine, name berry type on label
733. Wild berry wine, name berry type on label
734. Cultivated fruit wine, name fruit on label
735. Cultivated herb or root wine, name herb or root on label
736. Beer, kit permitted, name variety on label
737. Liqueur, kits permitted, name on label
738. Wine made from a kit, red, name on label
739. Wine made from a kit, white, name on label
740. Wine made from a kit, fruit, name on label
CLASS 30 - PRESERVES
NOTE:
- Entries must be in a sealed jar minimum size of 4 oz (125 ml) to a maximum size of one quart (1 litre)
- Recycled jars acceptable.
- No waxes on jams, jellies, etc., no artificial coloring.
- No mixes (e.g. Bernardin brines) unless specifically stated in section description
- Label on jar must indicate contents (e.g. Raspberry Jam) and year preserved. Products are to be made in
- current year or previous year.
- Labels must indicate all fruits in a product for the sections where more than one fruit is permitted.
- All jars will be opened by the judge.
- Scoring: General Appearance 25% Texture 25% Flavour 50%
PRIZES:
1st ... $10.00
2nd ... $8.00
3rd ... $6.00
760. Blueberries, canned
761. Blue Plums, canned
762. Cherries, canned
763. Crab Apples, canned
764. Peaches, canned
765. Pears, canned
766. Raspberries, canned
767. Strawberries, canned
768. Apricot jam
769. Blueberry jam
770. Grape jam
771. Peach jam
772. Raspberry jam
773. Strawberry jam
774. Strawberry/Rhubarb jam
775. Two fruit jam (other than strawberry/rhubarb)
776. Freezer jam, 1 cup, description of jam required on label
777. Jam, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag
778. Blueberry jelly
779. Cherry jelly
780. Chokecherry jelly
781. Crab Apple jelly
782. Cranberry jelly
783. Currant, black, jelly
784. Currant, red, jelly
785. Grape jelly
786. Pepper jelly
787. Pin cherry jelly
788. Raspberry jelly
789. Strawberry jelly
790. Strawberry/Rhubarb jelly
791. Jelly, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag
792. Rhubarb & Orange Marmalade
793. Three Fruit Marmalade, label to identify fruits used
794. Marmalade, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag
795. Mincemeat, Green Tomato
796. Mincemeat with suet (not meat)
797. Tomatoes, canned
798. Pickles, Bread & Butter
799. Pickles, refrigerator, minimum 1 litre
800. Pickles, Sweet, mixed
801. Pickles, Sweet, not mixed
802. Pickles, Dill
803. Pickles, Dill, brine from a mix
804. Pickles, Dill with garlic
805. Pickles, Beets
806. Pickles, Mustard Bean
807. Pickles. Carrots, cooked
808. Pickles, Carrots, raw & dill flavored
809. Pickles, Carrots, raw, brine from a mix
810. Pickles, Onion
811. Pickles, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag
812. Relish, hotdog
813. Relish, corn
814. Relish, rhubarb
815. Relish, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag
816. Chutney, fruit base
817. Chutney, vegetable base
818. Chili Con Carne
819. Baked Beans
820. Sauce, Apple
821. Sauce, Salsa
822. Sauce, Spaghetti
823. Sauce, Chili
824. Dill Beans
825. Preserves, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag
CLASS 31- HOME BAKING
NOTE:
- No commercial mixes may be used. NO Cannabis in Baking. No glazing unless specified.
- Paper liners may be used for baking but must be removed for display.
- All cakes removed from pans.
- Cakes & Breads should be displayed on a covered board/cardboard of appropriate size.
- Rolls are crusted all around.
- All measurements are approximate.
- Use 8" or 9" pie plates for display (foil plates not recommended). Judges recommend a layer of wax paper
- over display plates to protect flavor.
- All cookies should be approx. 3" in diameter.
- Bread pan size approx. 9"x 4"x 3" (measure top of pan) - no buttering, glazing, flouring.
- Yeast breads, full loaf required; Quick breads, half loaf required.
- Attach entry tags securely to display plates, boards, etc.
Baking Entries may be picked up after 8:00 p.m. on the Friday of the Fair.
Scoring Breads & Rolls; Tea Biscuits; Cakes & Fruit Bread; Muffins; Cupcakes; Fruit Cake; Cookies; Squares, & Candy:
General appearance 25% Internal appearance 25% Flavor & Aroma 50%
Scoring Tarts and Pies: General Appearance 20% Crust 40% Filling 40%
Scoring for Decorated Cakes: General Appearance 50% Workmanship 50%
Scoring for Sensible Snacks: General Appearance 50% Nutritional Value 50%
PRIZES:
1st ... $10.00
2nd ... $8.00
3rd ... $6.00 unless specifically stated in description
1000. Bread, yeast, rye, 1 loaf
1001. Bread, yeast, white, 1 loaf
1002. Bread, yeast, cracked wheat, 1 loaf
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1003. Bread, yeast, Raisin, 1 loaf
1004. Bread, yeast, 60% Whole Wheat, 1 loaf
1005. Bread, Sourdough, 1 loaf
1006. Bread, Breadmaker, rye, 1 loaf
1007. Bread, Breadmaker, white, 1 loaf
1008. Bread, Breadmaker, cracked wheat, 1 loaf
1009. Bread, Breadmaker, raisin, 1 loaf
1010. Bread, Breadmaker, 60% whole wheat, 1 loaf
1011. Loaf, Nut, 1⁄2 loaf (not iced)
1012. Loaf, Banana, 1⁄2 loaf (not iced)
1013. Loaf, Date Nut, 1⁄2 loaf (not iced)
1014. Loaf, Lemon, 1⁄2 loaf (no fruit or nuts, may be glazed)
1015. Loaf, Cherry, 1⁄2 loaf (cherries only)
1016. Loaf, Pumpkin or Zucchini, 1⁄2 loaf
1017. Loaf, not otherwise listed, 1⁄2 loaf, description required on entry tag
1018. Rolls, Cloverleaf, 3 on a plate
1019. Rolls, Parkerhouse, 3 on a plate
1020. Rolls, Plain, 3 on a plate
1021. Rolls, 60% wholewheat, 3 on a plate
1022. Bannock, 3 on a plate
1023. Buns, Pan, plain, 3 on a plate
1024. Buns, Hot Cross. 3 on a plate
1025. Buns, Cinnamon, 3 on a plate
1026. Buns, Chelsea, 3 on a plate
1027. Jelly Roll, 6" long (both ends trimmed, jelly filling)
1028. Doughnuts, cake, plain, 3 on a plate
1029. Doughnuts, yeast, glazed, 3 on a plate
1030. Cake, white, 2 layers, iced
1031. Cake, chocolate, 2 layers, iced
1032. Cake, sponge, tube, not iced
1033. Cake, Angel food, tube, not iced
1034. Cake, matrimonial, date filling, 3 pieces (approx. 2" square, on a plate)
1035. Cupcakes, spice, 3 on a plate (no fruit, decorated)
1036. Cookies, Gingerbread, 3 on a plate
1037. Cookies, Oatmeal, 3 on a plate
1038. Cookies, Hermit. dropped, fruit and spice, 3 on a plate
1039. Cookies, Chocolate Chip, 3 on a plate
1040. Cookies, Shortbread, scotch, 3 on a plate
1041. Cookies, Shortbread, whipped, 3 on a plate
1042. Muffins, Bran, 3 on a plate
1043. Muffins, Blueberry, 3 on a plate
1044. Muffins, not otherwise listed, 3 on a plate, description required on entry tag,
1045. Pie, apple, with spice, two crust
1046. Pie, blueberry, two crust
1047. Pie, cherry, lattice top
1048. Pie, lemon, meringue top
1049. Pie, mincemeat. homemade filling, suet, no meat, lattice top
1050. Pie, one crust only, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag
1051. Pie of choice, crumb crust, description required on entry tag
1052. Butter Tarts, with raisins, no nuts, 3 on a plate
1053. Butter Tarts, with nuts, 3 on a plate
1054. Butter Tarts, plain, 3 on a plate *Qualifies for OAAS District/Provincial Competitions*
1055. Rum balls, six 1" balls on a plate
1056. Candy, chocolate covered, 3 on a plate
1057. Candy, Peanut Brittle, 3 on a plate
1058. Candy, Chocolate fudge, no nuts, three 1" squares on a plate
1059. Candy, Maple Cream Fudge, three 1" squares on a plate
1060. Squares, Nanaimo, three 11⁄2” squares on a plate
1061. Squares, Brownies, three 11⁄2” squares on a plate
1062. Biscuits, plain, 3 on a plate (3” size)
1063. Biscuits, cheese, 3 on a plate (3” size)
1064. Biscuits, fruit, 3 on a plate (3” size)
1065. Biscuits, not otherwise listed, 3 on a plate (3” size), description required on entry tag,
1066. Scones, plain, 3 on a plate
1067. Scones, cheese, 3 on a plate
1068. Scones, fruit, 3 on a plate
1069. Scones, not otherwise listed, 3 on a plate, description required on entry tag
1070. Diabetic Fudge, three 1" squares on a plate
1071. Diabetic Candy, not fudge, 3 on a plate, description required on entry tag
1072. Diabetic Muffins, 3 on a plate
1073. Diabetic Cake, description required on entry tag
1074. Diabetic Pie, description required on entry tag
1075. Diabetic Loaf, 1⁄2 loaf, description required on entry tag
1076. Diabetic Cookies, 3 on a plate, description required on entry tag
1077. Diabetic Dessert, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag
1078. DISPLAY OF HOMEMADE DAINTIES: minimum of 12 pieces and 4 varieties. Emphasis on flavor and colour.
PRIZES:
1st ... $15.00
2nd ... $12.00
3rd ... $10.00
1079. DISPLAY OF HOMEMADE CANDY: minimum of 12 pieces and 4 varieties. Emphasis on flavor and appearance.
Prizes:
1st ... $15.00
2nd ... $12.00
3rd ... $10.00
1080. YEAST FRUIT RING: glazed or iced.
Prizes:
1st ... $15.00
2nd ... $12.00
3rd ... $10.00
1081. DECORATED CAKE: special occasion, need not be a real cake (only decorating will be judged).
Prizes:
1st ... $15.00
2nd ... $12.00
3rd ... $10.00
1082. CAKE, NOVELTY: best decorated must be real.
Prizes:
1st ... $15.00
2nd ... $12.00
3rd ... $10.00
1083. FRUIT CAKE, LIGHT: whole cake, not iced.
Prizes:
1st ... $15.00
2nd ... $12.00
3rd ... $10.00
1084. FRUIT CAKE, DARK: whole cake, not iced.
Prizes:
1st ... $15.00
2nd ... $12.00
3rd ... $10.00
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