(Formerly Domestic Science)

Co-Chaired by: Cathy Holden (905-642-1645);
Susan Hodges (905-640-5294); Ruth Hodges (905-642-3655)

Before entering this Section, please refer to the additional rules for homecraft, as well as the following:

Closing Date for entry forms is Thursday September 15, 2011 by 8:00 p.m. at the Markham Fair Office. Exhibits must be brought to the Homecraft Building Tuesday September 27th, 12 noon to 9 p.m. Reclaim your exhibit Sunday October 2nd 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (or exhibit only will be discarded.)

Additional Rules & Information:

1. No ready mixes or commercial fillings will be allowed unless otherwise stated.
2. No sale of food from this Section will be allowed on the Fair Grounds.
3. The committee will remove from a showcase any baked product that is not suitable for display during the Fair.
4. Tempered pie plates: Coat the foil plate with cooking oil and bake in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes before using for pies.
5. A charge of 25 cents per entry, plus a $5.00 exhibitor’s fee will apply.
6. Entry tag must be securely fastened to outside edge of base (not on covering wrap) secure on all your entries (white paper plates, pie plates – glass, metal or ceramic – or foil covered cardboard). Please be sure to have your entry tags on before the Tuesday entry night. Entrant’s name should be on the bottom of all returnable containers.
7. The committee will not be responsible for any accidental breakage of glass or ceramic baking or display containers.
8. Open to all ages except those who derive more than 50% of their income from baking and preserves. Especially in the decorated cake area. Amateurs only. Personal advertising is prohibited.

Please read each section carefully and be sure to have your entry in the right section #5 and category. Be sure your entry is in the right size jar, whole or half loaf, numbers on a plate and most of all please read carefully the decorated cake area. All of this can affect your entry during judging.

Specials: There will be a special prize awarded to all 1st and 2nd place winners in the “Special categories only”.

New: Read Carefully: Robin Hood (#36) and Certo Sponsors (#58) ask that you use your family favourite recipe with the sponsor’s product when baking/preserving. A product label must accompany your entry as proof of purchase on entry night. Decision of the Fair judges will be final. First place winners may submit recipe, proof of purchase, photograph and must sign a release form giving the sponsors permission to use your name if you continue to go on to the National Division.

Refrigeration Division

Pies prepared in pie plate of choice; pastry pie crust, unless otherwise specified.

Prize Money Classes #1-7:

1st – $6.00; 2nd – $5.25; 3rd – $4.50; 4th – $3.25

1. Lemon Meringue Pie.
2. Pumpkin Pie – no topping.
3. Apple Caramel Pie.
4. Butterscotch Pie – meringue topping
5. Crumble top fruit pie – named.
6. Coconut Cream Pie – topped only with coconut.
7. Special: Plum Pie – choice of decorative top.

Tarts

Tarts must be shown on a bread and butter size white paper plate or Chinet plate. Entry tag MUST be securely fastened to outside edge of plate inside covering Ziploc plastic bag. All pastry and filling must be home-made.

Prize Money Classes #8-9:

1st – $6.00; 2nd – $5.25; 3rd – $4.50; 4th – $3.25

8. Butter Tarts with raisins (3) Stouffville Mayor’s Special
9. Mince Meat Tart (3) – topping optional.

Pies

Natural cover on pies unless stated. baked in pie plate of choice. Entry tag must be securely fastened to outside edge of base (not on covering wrap) of all pie plates (glass, metal, foil or ceramic). All pastry and filling must be home-made.

Entrant’s name should be on the bottom of all returnable containers.

Prize Money Classes #10-14:

1st – $6.00; 2nd – $5.25; 3rd – $4.50; 4th – $3.25

10. Special: Cherry Pie with Hand Woven lattice top.
11. Apple Pie (double crust).
12. Peach Pie (double crust).
13. Baked Pie shell.
14. Blueberry Pie (double crust).

Special Award: Reesor Family In Canada

- #11 (Apple Pie – double crust)

Best Pie In Show: A special prize will be awarded.

Cakes

No icing unless otherwise stated. Must be exhibited on foil covered cardboard Cut to the Approx. size of the cake. Cake to be 8″ square or round and single layer unless otherwise stated. Entry tag Must be securely tied to edge of the foil covered base. Cover with plastic wrap or bag.

Prize Money Classes #15-24:

1st – $6.00; 2nd – $5.25; 3rd – $4.50; 4th – $3.25

15. Applesauce Cake – enter ½ the cake only.
16. Spice Cake – enter ½ the cake only.
17. Banana Cake with butter icing – enter ½ the cake only.
18. Lemon Cake (9″-10″ tube pan) – enter whole cake.
19. Carrot Layer Cake – single layer – with cream cheese icing – enter ½ the cake only.
20. Rhubarb Cake – un-iced – enter ½ the cake only.
21. Special: Pumpkin Cake – enter ½ the cake only.
22. Cherry Cake amke with candied cherries – enter ½ the cake only.
23. Gluten Free—Chocolate Cake – single layer – un-iced—enter whole cake:
24. Chocolate Layer Cake with chocolate icing – enter ½ the cake only – cut side un-iced.
    

Best Cake In Show: A special prize will be awarded.

Breads & Rolls

Must be exhibited on foil covered cardboard, cut to size of loaf with entry tag securely tied to base. Bread products to be covered with plastic wrap or bag. No bread maker machine products, unless otherwise specified.

Prize Money Classes #25-31:

1st – $6.00; 2nd – $5.25; 3rd – $4.50; 4th – $3.25

25. Loaf of White Bread – enter ½ of 4″ x 8″ pan.
26. Special: Loaf of 60% Whole Wheat Bread –
    enter ½ of 4″ x 8″ pan.
27. Sour Dough Bred Bread – enter ½ of 4″ x 8″ pan.
28. Whole Wheat Buns (3).
29. Glazed Cinnamon Buns (2)
30. Cinnamon Raisin Bread – enter ½ of 4″ x 8″ pan.
31. Corn Bread – made with yeast – enter ½ of 4″ x 8″ pan.

The winner of the 60% whole wheat bread (#26) is eligible to enter at the District #5 Competition. Entrants name to be displayed with winner along with date and time of competition.

Quick Breads

Loaves must be exhibited on foil covered cardboard, cut to size of loaf with entry tag securely tied to base. Muffins and tea biscuits must be exhibited on bread and butter size white paper plate or Chinet plate with entry tag securely tied to edge of plate. Cover quick breads with plastic wrap or bag. No paper baking cups on muffins or biscuits. 4″ x 8″ pans to be used unless otherwise specified.

Prize Money Classes #32-39:

1st – $6.00; 2nd – $5.25; 3rd – $4.50; 4th – $3.25

32. Cranberry-Orange Loaf – enter ½ of 4″ x 8″ pan
33. Plain Banana Loaf – no nuts – enter ½ of 4″ x 8″ pan.
34. Glazed Lemon Loaf – enter ½ of 4″ x 8″ pan.
35. Chocolate Zucchini Loaf, no nuts
    - enter ½ of 4″ x 8″ pan.
36. Tea biscuits – with cheese (3).Sponsored by Robin Hood—enter with product label.
37. Bran Muffins – with raisins (3).
38. Carrot Muffins – plain (3) –
39. Special: Decorated iced cupcakes (2) on a plate – judged by decoration only – red/white harvest theme.

Cookies

Must be exhibited on small white paper plate or Chinet plate. Entry tag Must be tied to edge of plate inside plastic wrap or bag.

Prize Money Classes #40-46:

1st – $5.00; 2nd – $4.00; 3rd – $3.00; 4th – $2.00

40. Ginger Snap Cookies (3).
41. Chocolate Chip Cookies (3).
42. Date Squares – (3)
43. One decorated sugar cookie – not to exceed 5″- judged by decoration only – red/white harvest theme.
44. Shortbread Cookies—whipped (3).
45. Oatmeal Cookies – with raisins (3).
46. Special: Chocolate Macaroon Cookies
    – not decorated (3).

Freezer Jams

Must be in jam jar tall 250 ml with 2 piece metal sealing lids. Attach entry tag to neck of bottle with an elastic band. Jars Must be sealed: unsealed jars will automatically be disqualified. No fancy material or labels allowed unless otherwise stated.

Prize Money Classes #47-50:

1st – $5.00; 2nd – $4.00; 3rd – $3.00; 4th – $2.00

47. Special: Raspberry Jam – freezer.
48. Strawberry Jam – freezer.
49. Diabetic Strawberry Jam – freezer.
50. Any Other Jam – freezer
    - variety not mentioned above (labelled).

Jams And Jellies

Must be in a mason jar tall 250ml with 2 piece metal sealing lids. Attach entry tag to neck of jar with an elastic band. Jars must be sealed; unsealed jars will automatically be disqualified. No fancy material or labels unless otherwise stated.

Prize Money Classes #51-60:

1st – $5.00; 2nd – $4.00; 3rd – $3.00; 4th – $2.00

51. Strawberry Jam.
52. Raspberry Jam.
53. Red Pepper Jelly – not hot.
54. Marmalade.
55. Mixed Fruit – named.
56. Peach Jam.
57. Rhubarb and Strawberry Jam.
58. Special: Apricot Jam – Sponsored by Certo—use the product and enter with label .
59. Plum Jam.
60. Grape Jelly

Preserved Fruits And Pickles

Must be in pint size 500 ml mason jar with 2 piece metal sealing lids. Attach entry tag to neck of bottle with an elastic band. Jars must be sealed: unsealed jars will automatically be disqualified. No fancy material or labels allowed unless otherwise stated.

Prize Money Classes #61-73:

1st – $5.00; 2nd – $4.00; 3rd – $3.00; 4th – $2.00

61. Preserved Peaches.
62. Preserved Pears.
63. Chili Sauce (using ripe tomatoes).
64. Bread and Butter Pickles.
65. Salsa, mild.
66. Sweet Cucumber Pickle.
67. Pickled Beets.
68. Dill Pickles (cucumber)
69. Special: Corn Relish.
70. Zucchini Relish.
71. Apple Sauce.
72. Mild Chutney (named).
73. Spaghetti Sauce – no meat.

Men Only
Natural cover on pies unless stated and baked in a pie plate of choice. Loaves must be exhibited on foil covered cardboard, cut to size of loaf, on Chinet or white paper and in jar size stated. Entry tags must be secured by tape, string or elastic band.

Prize Money Classes #74-81:

1st – $6.00; 2nd – $5.25; 3rd – $4.50; 4th – $3.25

74. Salsa (Mild).
75. Apple Pie – double crust. – Markham Fair President’s Special
76. Special: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (3)
77. Banana Muffins (3).
78. Chocolate Brownie – Chocolate Icing – (3).
79. Pickled Eggs in 500ml pint size mason jar.
80. White Bread – enter whole loaf – 4″ x 8″ pan.
81. Nuts & Bolts Snacks in 500ml pint size mason jar.

There will be a special prize awarded to the first place winner in the Special category donated by Timbercreek Golf, Ninth Line, Stouffville.

Assorted Home-Made Products
Tape entry tag to base. Chinet or white paper plate unless otherwise stated.

Prize Money Classes #82-86:

1st – $7.00; 2nd – $6.00; 3rd – $5.00; 4th – $4.00

82. Baked Cheeecake – 1 slice on a 6″ plate.
83. Maple Cream Fudge – no nuts – on 3 on a plate.
84. Traditional Pretzel – not larger than 6″
85. Special: Hummas – ½ cup portion in a small glass container
86. 5 Ways to use Apples – labeled and displayed in a basket. Basket not to exceed 12″ length, 12″ width, 8″ height. Example: apple muffins, small pie, sauce, candy, crisp. Will be judged on variety and appearance. Entry tag to be secured onto basket.

Cake Decoration

Classes #87-92 will be judged on decoration only. Decoration must be 80% edible and butter cream icing is to be used unless otherwise stated. Use of a styrofoam form optional. Total height not to exceed 8″high. These classes are open to amateurs only.

Prize Money Classes #87-92:

1st – $15.00; 2nd – $10.00; 3rd – $8.00; 4th – $6.00

87. Musical Instrument Cake.
88. Halloween Cake
89. Harvest Themed Cake – fondant only – red/white
    harvest theme.
90. Workshop Cake – men only
91. Markham Fair Cake – fondant only – Markham Mayor’s Special.
92. Special: Scarecrow Cake – fondant only

Best Decorated Cake in Show: A special prize will be awarded.

Footnote: Sponsor names will be displayed with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.