Domestic Science

Class 30

Chairperson: Marlene Lambie Committee: Ariel Buchanan, Fern Dumond, Peggy French, Liz Grummett, Tanya King, Janelle Lambie, Ruth Lambie, Mae MacDonald, Brenda McCartney, Nona McClung, Deb McLean, Brenda Munshaw, Heather O’Neill, Sarah Parnell, Janine Peck, Noreen Ritchie, Carolyn Ritchie, June Ritchie, Sharon Tuck, Karen Turner, Michelle Veenstra

Pick-up rules: All Hall exhibits left until 4:30 pm Saturday, October 10, 2026. At 4 pm the adult home craft area closes to spectators for volunteer prep. At 4:30 pm, only exhibitors/designates permitted in the Hall. Proof of ownership may be required.

Specials

A. Jeff’s Junk – Special for “Men Only” 8-inch whacky cake, iced or frosted, displayed attractively. (Whacky cake, aka depression/war cake — made when eggs, butter, sugar and milk were scarce or costly.) Prizes: 1st – $50 | 2nd – $30 | 3rd – $20

B. Wye River Flooring Special Best double crust whole pie, recipe of choice. Prizes: 1st – $25 | 2nd – $15 | 3rd – $10

C. Elmvale Bakery – Special An egg braid bread, recipe of choice, attractively displayed. Prizes: 1st – $25 | 2nd – $15 | 3rd – $10

D. Coronation Masonic Lodge – Special Chocolate layer cake, iced or frosted. Prizes: 1st – $20 | 2nd – $10 | 3rd – $10

E. Coronation Masonic Lodge – Special for “Men” Only 5 cake-boxed cookies (from any boxed cake mix). Include recipe, display attractively. Prizes: 1st – $15 | 2nd – $10 | 3rd – $5

F. Turnview Farms Honey, Orr Lake – Special Bees Knees Bars (recipe below), 3, 2-inch square bars. Prizes: 1st – $25 | 2nd – $15 | 3rd – $10, plus small gift for winners

Bees Knees Bars Recipe 1 cup butter, softened; ¾ cup quick-cooking oatmeal; 2 tbsp honey; pinch of salt; ½ tsp almond extract; ½ cup butterscotch chips; ¾ cup all-purpose flour; ¼ cup slivered almonds. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch pan with parchment paper. Beat butter, honey and almond flavouring until smooth. Blend in flour, oats and salt; stir in chips; press dough into pan. Sprinkle almonds overtop and pat into dough. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden; cool before cutting.

G. Marta Harradine-Duivenvoorden – Special (In Honour of Her Mother, Greta Harradine) Pistachio Cake, 2-layer, 8–9″ round, iced/frosted, attractively displayed. Recipe of choice; include a copy of the recipe. Prizes: 1st – $50 | 2nd – $30 | 3rd – $20

H. Marta Harradine-Duivenvoorden – Special Basket of treats for a child, min. 5 items, including 2 food items and a game/activity, displayed in a basket or similar container. Prizes: 1st – $50 | 2nd – $30 | 3rd – $20

Prize money sponsored in part by JMC Stoneworks Ltd. & Coronation Lodge

Prizes, Sections 1–27: 1st – $6 | 2nd – $5 | 3rd – $4. All entries must be made from scratch. Attach entry tags to plates, not to the bag/cover.

Yeast Breads

1. Loaf of Homemade White Bread
2. Loaf of 60% Whole Wheat Bread
3. Loaf of Cheese Bread, baked in a bread machine
4. Basket of 5 Rolls

(Display following classes on 6″ max plates, in re-sealable bags if possible)

Muffins (paper cups removed)

5. 3 Vegetable Muffins, identified
6. 3 Lemon Cranberry Muffins

Pies & Tarts

7. 6 Butter Tarts, no nuts/raisins/fruit, homemade including pastry Winner is eligible for District Competition in late October, and if successful, O.A.A.S. Provincial Convention in 2027. Prov. Prizes: 1st – $50 | 2nd – $30 | 3rd – $20 (1st–2nd prize tarts at convention are auctioned off, not returned) Requirements: full-size tarts (no mini), no nuts/raisins/fruit, clean sturdy plate (no paper plates) in a clear plastic bag with exhibitor’s name (6 tarts required for District/Provincial).
8. 3 Fruit hand pies
9. Apple-Cranberry Pie, 4″ wedge
10. Cherry Pie, with fancy top, 4″ wedge

Cakes & Cookies

11. 3 Cupcakes, decorated, “Halloween” theme
12. 3″ Square Piece of Lemon Coffee Cake
13. 1/2 Zucchini Loaf
14. 5 Peanut Butter cookies, gluten-free (recipe of choice)
15. 5 Brownies, un-iced
16. 5 Baked Squares, 1 variety
17. 5 “Sandwiched” Cookies, 1 variety
18. 5 Chocolate Chip Cookies
19. Dark Fruit Cake, un-iced, 3 slices
20. Light Fruit Cake, un-iced, 3 slices

Miscellaneous

21. 5 Cheese Tea Biscuits
22. 6 Pieces Energy Ball bites
23. 5 Pieces of Maple Fudge
24. 5 Homemade Bark
25. Favourite Snack, homemade, gluten free, 1 serving
26. Favorite homemade snack, in a mug
27. Loaf of Sour Dough Bread

Canned Goods & Preserves, Pickles, Jams & Jellies

Rules:

• Jars must not be sealed with wax.
• Must use “New” seals & rings.
• Any jar with a rusty lid is automatically disqualified.
• Must be shown in jars with 2-piece metal sealing lids, except classes #55 & 56.
• All jars entered will be opened for judging.
• No fancy material or labels unless specified.
• All entries may be in 500 ml or smaller jars, except those noted in bold, which must be 500 ml containers.
• Incorrect size jars will not be judged.

Prizes, Sections 28–57: 1st – $6 | 2nd – $5 | 3rd – $4

Canned Fruits (note jar sizes)
28. Canned Fruit, “Open Class” – kind not already listed (500 ml jar)
29. Pears (500 ml jar)

30. Peaches (500 ml jar)

31. Canned Whole Tomatoes (500 ml jar)

32. Fruit cocktail, min. 3 fruits (500 ml jar)
33. Canned Pie Filling, labelled (500 ml jar)

Pickles & Canned Vegetables (500 ml jar or smaller)
34. Sweet Pickles
35. Pickled Vegetables
36. Salsa, Mild-Medium Heat
37. Cucumber Relish
38. Relish, no Cucumber
39. Dill Cucumbers

40. Cranberry Sauce
41. Pickled Beets
42. Spaghetti Sauce, Meatless
43. Bread & Butter Pickles
44. Chili Sauce
45. Pickled Eggs (500 ml jar)

Jams & Jellies (500 ml jar or smaller) — section sponsored by Barrie Hill Farms
46. Grape Jelly
47. Savoury Jelly
48. “Open Class” Jelly, labelled, 1 fruit not already listed
49. Raspberry Jam

50. Strawberry Jam
51. Mixed Fruit Jam, labelled
52. Peach Jam, Cooked
53. “Open Class” Cooked Jam, labelled, one fruit not already listed
54. Savoury Jam, labelled

(55 & 56 do not have to be in sealed jars)
55. Strawberry Jam, Freezer
56. Raspberry Jam, Freezer
57. 4 pieces of Fruit leather, 1″ x 4″

Awards

New Exhibitor Award: To the new exhibitor with the most points in Sections A–57 — $10 (2025 winner: Samantha Wesson)

Special: Pineritch Fur Farm Ltd.: Most prize-winning points in all Specials & Classes in Domestic Science — Plaque (2025 winner: Jean Jolie)

Our local committee members do not judge at our Fair. The Society hires and pays for qualified and impartial judges. Chairpersons and committee members are volunteers who ensure the judge sees all entries, fill in paperwork, attach ribbons/stickers, and display entries for visitors.