Preliminary Prize List:
HOMECRAFTS
CLASSES 41, 42, 43, 44, 45
Committee: Co-Chairs – Janet Mitchell and Christine Lee; Lynda McCuaig, Barbara Clark, Kasey Lepage, Amanda Cooper, Amy McDonald, Melissa Dow, Kerri Graham, Christine Tierney, Jane Cooper, Meredith Brophy
Assoc. Committee Members: June Anderson, Myra Kelly
New Last Year -Harvest of Warmth. We will again be collecting knit, crochet or sewn accessories such as hats, mitts, scarves, slippers, socks, etc. Please ensure that items are new/unworn. All items will be given to charities to help those who need them most. Items may be made or purchased. Leave them with any Family Division member or the Fair office and they will be added to the collection and displayed during the Fair in the Family Division building. Items donated to this program will not be judged. Thank you for helping us to help our community.
Contact the Fair office at 613-821-0591 or office@metcalfefair.com for more information.
General Rules & Regulations:
- A $10.00 membership fee must accompany entries unless retained from last year's prize money.
- Any Junior Exhibitor who chooses to enter an open division class must pay a membership of $10.
- Entries may be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/metcalfefair. Or an entry form may be submittted to the Metcalfe Fair Office.
- Entries are due by Saturday, September 26, 2026.
- An administration fee of 10% will be deducted from prize money earned.
- Prize money cheques of $10 or less will not be mailed out. They will be available at the office for pickup. Those that are not picked up within 6 months will be considered a donation back to the Metcalfe Agricultural Society.
- Metcalfe Agricultural Society is not responsible for lost or damaged exhibits.
- Entry items in the Family Division classes may be placed in the FAMILY PAVILION (Curling Club) on Wednesday evening, September 30th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., or Thursday, October 1st from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. All items must be placed in the FAMILY PAVILION (Curling Club) by 10:00 a.m. sharp on Thursday, October 1st.
- Items cannot be removed until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 4th. No exceptions.
- Metcalfe Agricultural Society is not responsible for articles left in the exhibit halls after 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 4th, 2026
NOTE - DROP OFF TIME BEFORE 10:00 A.M. THURSDAY.
OAAS Homecraft Judging Standards Guidelines are available for purchase at https://ontarioagsocieties.com/shop
Notes for Exhibitors
All exhibits in Classes 41 - 45 must be the sole work of the exhibitor, unless the class indicates otherwise.
PLEASE NOTE: Any exhibitor that exhibits any quilt or any other item whose design may be subject to copywright, must read and adhere to the following.
Any exhibtor may create an item from a design pattern that he/she has purchased for his/her personal use/enjoyment. An exhibitor cannot display his/her item using the purchased design pattern in a public facility or exhibition without giving credit to the owner of the design pattern. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to give credit to the pattern designer on their entry tag. Prize money is a matter of negotiation between the design owner and the exhibitor. It is the responsibility of the
Any exhibtor may create an item from a design pattern that he/she has purchased for his/her personal use/enjoyment. An exhibitor cannot display his/her item using the purchased design pattern in a public facility or exhibition without giving credit exhibitor to negotiate this at the time the exhibitor is seeking the designer's permission for use of the said design.
The same article may only be exhibited for two (2) years. Judges are authorized by the Directors to disqualify all soiled, defaced, or old work and instructed to award prizes to the new and up-to-date work.
In the judge’s opinion, if the entries are unworthy, no prize will be awarded.
Mounting for NEEDLEWORK and QUILTING classes require firm mounting, not to exceed 2” larger than article exhibited.
ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON, PER SECTION.
PLEASE NOTE: Each entry must have an entry tag (to be picked up at the fair office after entering). The entry tag must have the class name and the exhibitor’s name.
Class 41 - NEEDLEWORK
Prizes (unless otherwise stated): 1st - $10, 2nd - $6, 3rd - $4
1. | Decorative Cushion - Not Quilted. Not to exceed 72" in perimeter. Sponsor: Paul & Elva Coulson |
2. | Picture, Cross Stitch, Framed. Sponsor: Meredith Brophy |
3. | Embroidered Article. Pre-stamped design acceptable. Sponsor: Paul & Elva Coulson |
4. | Drink Cozy, any medium. Sponsor: Paul & Elva Coulson |
5. | Useable Bookmark - Any medium. Sponsor: Marilyn Acres |
6. | Afghan - Knitted. Maximum perimeter size 264". Sponsor: Kim Brooks |
7. | Afghan - Crocheted. Maximum perimeter size 264". Sponsor: Paul & Elva Coulson |
8. | Garland, any medium. Minimum 4 ft in length. Sewn, knit or crocheted. Sponsor: Paul & Elva Coulson |
9. | Table Runner - Any Theme - Not Quilted. Minimum length 36". Sponsor: Paul & Elva Coulson |
10. | Oven Mitts or Pot Holders. Must be functionable. |
11. | Kitchen Full Apron Sponsor: Andrea Taylor |
12. | Kitchen Half-Apron. Sponsor: Andrea Taylor |
13. | Tea Cozy - Any Medium. Sponsor: Andrea Taylor |
14. | Three Knit Dishcloths. Sponsor: Janet Mitchell |
15. | Three Crochet Dishcloths. Sponsor: Janet Mitchell |
16. | Needle felted 3D object. Sponsor: Janet Mitchell |
17. | Rug or floor mat, any medium. Sponsor: Paul & Elva Coulson |
18. | Knit, Crochet or Felted Article of Pure Wool (sheep, angora, mohair, alpaca etc.). Label and sample of wool must be attached. Prizes: $14, $9, others: $7 Sponsor: Heather and Greg Mount in memory of Dorothy Campbell |
19. | Any tie-dyed item. Sponsor: Suzan Matar |
20. | Knit or Crocheted tank top or t-shirt. Sponsor: Suzan Matar |
21. | Lounge Pants - Sewn. |
22. | Costume. Any medium, any size. Sponsor: Cheryl Cooper in memory of Doris Cooper |
23. | Child's Dress, with Sleeves - Size 12 & Under. Sponsor: Kerri Graham |
24. | Knit Headband or Hat, Adult size. Sponsor: Cheryl Cooper |
25. | Baby's Sweater and Hat Set - Knit. Sponsor: Kerri Graham |
26. | Baby's Sweater and Hat Set - Crochet. Sponsor: Kerri Graham |
27. | Baby's Afghan - Knit. Maximum perimeter 162". Sponsor: Meredith Brophy |
28. | Baby's Afghan - Crochet. Maximum perimeter 162". Sponsor: Janet Mitchell |
29. | Baby's Bib. |
30. | Child's or Baby's Mitts with Toque or Hat. |
31. | Child's Mitts. |
32. | Child's Slippers. Sponsor: Myra Kelly |
33. | Child's Socks. Sponsor: Myra Kelly |
34. | Child's Cardigan Sweater - Knit. Sponsor: Paul & Elva Coulson |
35. | Child's Pullover - Knit featuring a design in either colourwork or stitchwork. |
36. | Adult's Pullover or Cardigan - Knit. Sponsor: Betty Michels |
37. | Adult's Hat and Mitt Set - Knit or Crochet. Sponsor: Betty Michels |
38. | Shawl - Knit or Crochet. Sponsor: Betty Michels |
39. | Scarf - Knit or Crochet. Sponsor: Betty Michels |
40. | Infinity Scarf - Knit or Crochet. Sponsor: Kim Brooks |
41. | Knit or Crochet stuffed Creature. Sponsor: Kim Brooks |
42. | Sewn cosmetic case. |
43. | Knit Socks. Sponsor: Kim Brooks |
44. | Tote Bag - Not Quilted. Any medium. |
45. | Purse. Any medium, not quilted. Sponsor: Andrea Taylor |
Class 42 - QUILTING
PLEASE NOTE: Any exhibitor that exhibits any quilt and any other item whose design may be subject to copyright, must read and adhere to the following:
An exhibitor may create an item from a design pattern that he/she has purchased for his/her personal use/enjoyment. An exhibitor cannot display his/her item using the purchased design pattern in a public facility or exhibition without giving credit to the owner of the design pattern. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to give credit to the pattern designer on their entry tag. Prize money is a matter of negotiation between the design owner and the exhibitor. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to negotiate this at the time the exhibitor is seeking the designer’s permission for use of the said design.
NOTE: For all machine-quilted entries the exhibitor is required to indicate on the tag if the quilting was done on a conventional sewing machine or a long-arm quilting machine. The quilting must be the work of the exhibitor, unless the class indicates otherwise. For example, long arm quilting done by someone other than the exhibitor.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES (OAAS):
For information about Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies eligibility, rules, regulations and general conditions, go to www.ontariofairs.com. Homecraft Judges use the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Judging Standards guideline. These standards are available and can be ordered from the OAAS - www.ontario agsocieties.com/shop.
To qualify for entry to OAAS cometitions, the quite must be entirely made by the exhibitor and have a minimum perimeter of 280".
QUILTS
Prizes: $12, $10, $8 - Unless otherwise noted
1. | Quilt, any technique, any size. HAND quilted by exhibitor. Sponsor: Paul & Elva Coulson |
2. | Quilt, any technique, any size. MACHINE quilted by exhibitor. Sponsor: The Morris Family, in memory of their mother Effie Morris |
3. | Quilt, any technique, any size. TIED, Quilted by exhibitor. Sponsor: Lynda D. McCuaig |
4. | Lap or Crib Quilt. Must be less than 192" perimeter. Machine or hand pieced. Must be machine quilted with a domestic sewing machine. Not a long arm machine, not professionally quilted and not quilted with a computer regulated and driven pattern, ie. not motif pattern from an embroidery program. Sponsor: Judy Hicks |
5. | Quilt, any technique, any size. LONG ARM QUILTED BY SOMEONE OTHER THAN EXHIBITOR. Long arm quilter's name must be provided. Exhibitor and Long Arm Quilter share prize equally. Prize will be paid to exhibitor who is then responsible for paying prize money to quilter. Prizes: $24, $20, $16 Sponsor: Andrea Taylor |
6. | Memory Quilt, any technique, any size, any quilting technique. Quilted by exhibitor. Include a paragraph describing the reason for the memory quilt. Sponsor: Meredith Brophy |
7. | Jelly Roll Quilt, any size, any quilting technique. Attach original or copy of the Jelly Roll label. Sponsor: Janet Mitchell in memory of Cora Heuvelmans |
8. | Quilt - any quilt that does not fit into any other category. (eg. rag quilt, paper piercing) Sponsor: Quilters Barn and Gifts |
SMALL QUILTS
Prizes: $10, $8, $4
9. | Miniature Quilt, Maximum perimeter 96", maximum block size 3". Sponsor: andrea Taylor |
10. | Wall Hanging, any technique, any theme, any quilting technique. Maximum perimeter 144". Sleeve or hardware must be attached for hanging. Sponsor: Andrea Taylor |
11. | Child's Quilt, Pre-Printed Top. Quilted. Perimeter not to exceed 270". Sponsor: Andrea Taylor |
12. | Child's Quilt, Pieced &/or appliqued. Quilted. Perimeter not to exceed 270". Sponsor: Floyd and Mary Fisher |
13. | Quilt, Pieced &/or Appliqued. Quilted. Perimeter not to exceed 270". Sponsor: Metcalfe Pharmacare Inc. |
14. | Quilt - Any Pattern - Done by a Group. Minimum of 280" measured on the perimeter. Group must consist of a minimum of 3 people, and all piecers and quilters must be listed. Sponsor: Brian and Cheryl Sullivan |
15. | Quilt Top. Not quilted, any size, pieced &/or appliqued. Sponsor: Gerard DeBruijn |
NOVELTY ITEMS
Prizes: $8, $6, $4
16. | Decorative Cushion - Quilted. Sponsor: Gerard DeBruijn |
17. | Tote Bag - Machine or Hand Quilted. Sponsor: Lynda D. McCuaig |
18. | Table Runner - any theme - quilted. Minimum length 36". Sponsor: Gerard DeBruijn |
19. | Quilt Block - Not Quilted. Partially mounted, back visible, named. Sponsor: Floyd and Mary Fisher |
QUILTING CHAMPIONSHIPS
OAAS Champion HAND Quilt. Rules and regulations available at the fair office. All qualifying quilts entered in sections 1-3 that are hand quilted by the exhibitor and a minimum of 280" measured on the perimeter will be considered in this class. The class winner will be eligible to go on to the OAAS Hand Quilted Competition for District 1. Ribbons Only. | |
OAAS Champion MACHINE Quilt. Rules and regulations available at the fair office. All qualifying quilts entered in sections 4 & 5 that are machine quilted by the exhibitor and a minimum of 280" measured on the perimeter will be considered in this class. The class winner will be eligible to go on to the OAAS Machine Quilted Competition for District 1. Ribbons Only. | |
Judge's Special. May be any quilt of the Show. Prize: $20 Sponsor: Quilters Barn and Gifts | |
Grand Champion HAND Quilt of the Show. Any size. Prize: $25 Sponsor: Cooper Family, in memory of Doris Cooper and Ida Magladry | |
Reserve Grand Champion HAND Quilt. Any size. Prize: $10 Sponsor: Geraldine McEwan | |
Grand Champion MACHINE Quilt of the Show. Any size. Prize: $25 Sponsor: Holy Trinity Anglican Church Women | |
Reserve Grand Champion MACHINE Quilt. Any size. Prize: $10 Sponsor: Geraldine McEwan |
Class 43 - ARTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Note: All collections of photos to be mounted on bristol board and size not to exceed 11” x 14”.
Please no photos with nudity, for your own protection. All signatures and names must be covered. All art pieces and photos must be the sole work of the exhibitor, unless otherwise stated.
Prizes (unless otherwise stated): 1st - $10, 2nd - $6, 3rd - $4 - Unless otherwise noted.
1. | Single Photo capturing the 2026 Metcalfe Fair theme - "Strong Roots, New Growth". Mounted and captioned. Sponsor: Jim McCuaig |
2. | Single Trail Cam photo - including date stamp from the camera and mounted. Sponsor: Jim McCuaig |
3. | Single Black and White Photo of an animal. Sponsor: Jim McCuaig |
4. | Single Photo of the Elm Tree on the Fairgrounds. Mounted. Sponsor: Jim McCuaig |
5. | Display of 3 photos depicting children at play. Mounted. Sponsor: Jim McCuaig |
6. | Single Photo of wildlife. Sponsor: Jim McCuaig |
7. | Single photo of path through the forest. Mounted and captioned with location. Sponsor: Jim McCuaig |
8. | Collection of 3 photos of flowers. Mounted. Sponsor: Brian and Cheryl Sullivan |
9. | Display of 2-4 photos, including a minimum of 3 generations. Mounted and labelled. Historical photographs allowed. Sponsor: Lynda D. McCuaig |
10. | Single photo of mushroom(s). Mounted and captioned. Sponsor: Lynda D. McCuaig |
11. | Single photo of a barn. Mounted. |
12. | Single photo of waterfalls. Mounted. |
13. | Painting - Water Colour. Sponsor: Gerard DeBruijind |
14. | An article of woodwork. Not to exceed 24" in any direction. Prizes: $7, $5, $3 Sponsor: Janet Mitchell in memory of Piet & Cora Heuvelmans |
15. | Painting - any medium or subject. Prizes: $10, $6, $4 Sponsor: Janet Mitchell in memory of Vera Mitchell |
16. | Pencil or Charcoal sketch. Sponsor: Janet Michell in memory of Vera Mitchell |
17. | Family Heirloom, accompanied by a photo of the ancestor who owned it and a short history. Sponsor: Osgoode Township Museum |
18. | Antique Tool (not culinary). Identified and size not to exceed 12" in any direction. |
19. | Scapbook Page - Any theme with title. Single page in a sleeve 12"x12". Sponsor: Janet Mitchell |
20. | Penmanship (Cursive). At least 8 lines of a poem, on unlined paper. |
Best Painting of the Show Prize: $20 Sponsor: Gerard DeBruijn | |
Class 44 - HOBBIES AND CRAFTS
PLEASE NOTE: All names and initials must be covered on all entries.
Prizes (unless otherwise stated): 1st - $10, 2nd - $6, 3rd - $4 - Unless otherwise noted.
1. | Table Centrepiece, Any Theme. Not to exceed 12" in any direction. Sponsor: Christine Lee |
2. | Door Hanging Sponsor: The Door Coompany |
3. | 3 Christmas Tree Ornaments. Any medium Sponsor: Janet Mitchell |
4. | Christmas Stocking. Sponsor: Janet Mitchell |
5. | Vinyl Design (e.g. Cricuit) on any functionable item. Sponsor: Janet Mitchell |
6. | Christmas Tree Skirt. Sponsor: Meredith Brophy |
7. | Something New from Something Used (Fabric). Tell us what it was and what it is now (brief explanation). Sponsor: Kim Brooks |
8. | Something New from Something Used (Non-Fabric). Tell us what it was and what it is now (brief explanation) Sponsor: Susan & Anthony Brown |
9. | Diamond Painting. Not to exceed 12" x 16". Kits allowed. Sponsor: Christine Lee |
10. | Signage - Home Decor, Any Medium. Sponsor: Lynda D. McCuaig |
11. | Item of Handmade Jewellery, Any Medium. Sponsor: Inspired by Purple, Paula Robertson |
12. | Painted Rock, any medium. Not to exceed 6" in any direction. Sponsor: Christine Lee |
13. | Barn Quilt, painted. Not to exceed 24"x24". Sponsor: Shannon Guist |
14. | Item Created from Barn Board. Sponsor: Meredith Brophy |
15. | It's All About the Bling! Any medium, but must include bling. Premade items may be used as a starting point. Sponsor: Sarah Lafrance |
16. | Mason Jar Craft. Sponsor: Meredith Brophy |
17. | Four Handmade Greeting Cards, with Envelopes. Display in plastic sleeve(s). Sponsor: Marg Leonard |
18. | Pin cushion, any medium. Sponsor: June Anderson |
19. | Bath Bomb. Sponsor: June Anderson |
20. | Paper Origami item. |
21. | Soft Toy, All Handmade & Child Safe. Sponsor: Cooper Physiotherapy Professional Corporation |
22. | Wreath, any theme. Maximum size of 30" in any direction. Sponsor: The Door Company |
23. | Handcrafted Pink Item for Breast Cancer Awareness. Any handcrafted item made all in pink or showing support for breast cancer awareness. Sponsor: Judy Hicks |
24. | Pet Accessory. Sponsor: The Door Company |
25. | Lap Blanket, any medium. Lap Blankets must be of washable materials. Do not add decorations that could be removed and swallowed. All blankets must be usable as a lap blanket so not too big and not too small. A good size to aim for is approximately 34"x44". All entries in this class become the property of the Metcalfe Agricultural Society and will be donated to the Osgoode Care Centre. |
Class 45 - ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY RESIDENTS ONLY
No Membership Required
All articles of baking to be displayed on a disposable plate and either in a plastic bag or securely covered with clear wrap.
Prizes: 1st - $6; 2nd - $4; 3rd - $3; 4th - $2
1. | Three Tea Biscuits. Sponsor: Paul & Elva Coulson |
2. | Three Cookies. Sponsor: Floyd and Mary Fisher |
3. | Any Loaf. Sponsor: Floyd and Mary Fisher |
4. | Three tarts, any type. Sponsor: Floyd and Mary Fisher |
5. | A Painting, any medium. Sponsor: Floyd and Mary Fisher |
6. | Any Homemade Article. Sponsor: Karen's Family Hair Care |
7. | Exhibitors Over 80 Years Of Age - Any Homemade Article. Sponsor: Karen's Family Hair Care |