All entries must be registered online using the assist expo link below:

Categories will be Updated gradually,
please Check to be sure the submission date is for the 2025 year!

CLASS 14A – 4H COMMERCIAL FEATURES

COMMITTEE

Herman Akkermans 613-764-5545

SPECIAL AWARDS

1. 4-H trophy – to be awarded to the 4-H exhibitor earning the most points in the 4-H commercial features division.
2. Most points overall – $10 donated by the Russell Village Women’s Institute.
3. Second most points overall – $5 donated by the Russell Village Women’s Institute.

RULES

a) General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society apply.

b) Exhibitor must be a member of a 4-H Club in Ontario.

c) Entries can be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/russellfair until Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

d) Exhibitors will use their 4-H number as their membership number.

e) One entry per exhibitor in any section.

f) Entry tags can be obtained from the Fair Board office at 613-445-1742 or info@russellagriculturalsociety.com.

g) For corn and bean sections, specify name on entry tag.

h) Exhibits must be placed at the South Door of Curling Club and forms in the hands of the committee on Thursday, August 14 before 12:00 noon. Exhibits can also be dropped off Wednesday, August 13 from 7:00-9:00 pm.

Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $9, 3rd: $8, 4th: $7, 5th: $6, 6th: $5, 7th: $4, 8th: $3, 9th: $2, 10th: $1

Classes:

1.	Corn; grain corn, 6 ears, current year
2.	Corn, 6 stalks
3.	Hay, one cured flake exhibited in a clear plastic bag.
4.	Corn cob with most kernels
5.	Wheat or Barley, Sheet of Wheat or Barley current year
6.	Soybeans, 10 stalks
7.	Soybean plant with the most pods
8.	Haylage
9.	Corn Silage

CLASS 14B 4-H Culinary Arts

COMMITTEE – Eileen Blenkarn 613-445-2601

SPECIAL AWARDS

1. Most points overall – $10 donated by the Russell Village Women’s Institute.

2. Second most points overall – $5 donated by the Russell Village Women’s Institute.

RULES

General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society apply.
Entries can be made at https://www.assistexpo.ca/russellfair and will be accepted until Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (midnight).
Exhibitors must be a member of a 4-H Club in Ontario and use their 4H number as membership number.
All Exhibits must be tagged and numbered before being dropped off at the Russell Curling Club, Wednesday, August 13 between 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm and/or Thursday, August 14 between 8:00 am and 9:00 am.
Baked products are to be displayed on a small disposable plate and inserted into a zip top plastic bag.
Recipe to be included on a small recipe card attached to all baked products.
All other rules as stated in the adult division of the Culinary Arts class apply.
The Exhibit area will be closed at 3:00 pm in order to assemble the exhibits. Exhibits can be picked up between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm on Sunday, August 17. The Committee will not be responsible for any exhibits not picked up during this time.

Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4, 4th: $3

Classes:

1.	Slice of Apple Pie
2.	Chocolate Chips Cookies, 5 on a paper plate
3.	Chocolate Chip Muffins, 3 on a paper plate
4.	Brownie Cookies, 5 on a paper plate

CLASS 14C 4-H Handcrafts

COMMITTEE – Eileen Blenkarn 613-445-2601

SPECIAL AWARDS

1. Most points overall – $10 donated by the Russell Village Women’s Institute.

2. Second most points overall – $5 donated by the Russell Village Women’s Institute.

RULES

General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society apply.
Entries can be made at https://www.assistexpo.ca/russellfair and will be accepted until Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (midnight).
Exhibitors must be a member of a 4-H Club in Ontario and use their 4H number as membership number.
All Exhibits must be tagged and numbered before being dropped off at the Russell Curling Club, Wednesday, August 13 between 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm and/or Thursday, August 14 between 8:00 am and 9:00 am.
All other rules as stated in the adult division of the Handcraft class apply.
The Exhibit area will be closed at 3:00 pm in order to assemble the exhibits. Exhibits can be picked up between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm on Sunday, August 17. The Committee will not be responsible for any exhibits not picked up during this time.

Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4, 4th: $3

Classes:

1.	Wire Art 4-H JUNIOR Crafts (Age 9 to 14 as of January 1, 2025)
2.	Bird house made from scratch 4-H JUNIOR Crafts (Age 9 to 14 as of January 1, 2025)
3.	Painted Quilt Block made at a 4H meeting 4-H JUNIOR Crafts (Age 9 to 14 as of January 1, 2025)
4.	Sewn Pillowcase 4-H JUNIOR Crafts (Age 9 to 14 as of January 1, 2025)
5.	Crochet item 4-H JUNIOR Crafts (Age 9 to 14 as of January 1, 2025)
6.	Wire Art 4-H SENIOR Crafts (Age 15 and older as of January 1, 2025)
7.	Bird house made from scratch 4-H SENIOR Crafts (Age 15 and older as of January 1, 2025)
8.	Painted Quilt Block made at a 4H meeting 4-H SENIOR Crafts (Age 15 and older as of January 1, 2025)
9.	Sewn Pillowcase 4-H SENIOR Crafts (Age 15 and older as of January 1, 2025)
10.	Crochet item 4-H SENIOR Crafts (Age 15 and older as of January 1, 2025)

CLASS 14D – 4H Posters

RULES

General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society apply.
Please register all exhibits at https://www.assistexpo.ca/russellfair by Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Exhibitors must be a member of a 4-H Club in Ontario and use their 4H number as membership number.
All Exhibits must be tagged and numbered before being dropped off at the Russell Curling Club, Wednesday, August 13 between 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm and/or Thursday, August 14 between 8:00 am and 9:00 am.
The Exhibit area will be closed at 3:00 pm in order to assemble the exhibits. Exhibits can be picked up between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm on Sunday, August 17. The Committee will not be responsible for any exhibits not picked up during this time.

All poster size 22” x 28” (55.88 cm x 71.12 cm). 4-H posters should not contain more than 10 photos. The 4-H member’s name, age as of Jan 1, 2023, Club name and County are to be written on the back of the poster. Please indicate Junior (9-14) or Senior (15 and over) on the entry tag. The “NEW” Canadian 4-H emblem (Green & White in colour) is to be located on the front of the poster. Emblem to be at least 2” x 2” in size. Posters to have a title. All lettering to be neat and readable.

Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, 4th: $4, 5th: $2

Classes:

1.	A poster relating to a 4-H project completed & exhibited in the current 4-H year 4H Junior Poster (age 9 to 14 as of January 1)
2.	A collection of 10 dried, pressed weeds (real), labelled & identified. May be a poster or booklet. 4H Junior Poster (age 9 to 14 as of January 1)
3.	A collection of 10 seeds, labelled and identified. May be a poster or a booklet. Seeds must be visible 4H Junior Poster (age 9 to 14 as of January 1)
4.	Poster of photography A collection of 10 photos, mounted & labelled 4H Junior Poster (age 9 to 14 as of January 1)
5.	A "ME" poster – A collection of photos/pictures and a typewritten one-page article telling about yourself, mounted on Br 4H Junior Poster (age 9 to 14 as of January 1)
6.	A poster relating to a 4H project completed & exhibited in the current 4H year 4H Senior Poster (age 15 & over as of January 1)
7.	A collection of 10 dried, pressed weeds (real), labelled & identified. May be a poster or booklet. 4H Senior Poster (age 15 & over as of January 1)
8.	A collection of 10 seeds, labelled and identified. May be a poster or booklet. Seeds must be visible 4H Senior Poster (age 15 & over as of January 1)
9.	Poster of photography A collection of 10 photos, mounted & labelled 4H Senior Poster (age 15 & over as of January 1)
10.	A "ME" poster – A collection of photos/pictures and a typewritten one-page article telling about yourself, mounted on Br 4H Senior Poster (age 15 & over as of January 1)

CLASS 14E 4H Exhibits

RULES

General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society apply.
Please register all exhibits at https://www.assistexpo.ca/russellfair by Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Exhibitors must be a member of a 4-H Club in Ontario and use their 4H number as membership number.
All Exhibits must be tagged and numbered before being dropped off in the Russell Curling Club, Wednesday, August 13 between 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm and/or Thursday, August 14 between 8:00 am and 9:00 am.
The Exhibit area will be closed at 3:00 pm in order to assemble the exhibits. Exhibits can be picked up between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm on Sunday, August 17. The Committee will not be responsible for any exhibits not picked up during this time.

Entries must have been constructed during the club year Oct. 2024 to Aug. 31, 2025. Up to 3 feet of table space will be allowed. Display should not exceed 42 inches in height and be free standing. The Canadian 4-H emblem (green and white in color) must be located anywhere on the front of the exhibit. The winning entry in each of the following classes will represent Russell 4-H in the regional inter-county club exhibit classes at Metcalfe Fair.

Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, 4th: $4, 5th: $2

Classes:

1.	4-H member Project Exhibit relating to a 4-H project/club completed during the club year. Entry to be constructed by one 4-H member.
2.	4-H Member Exhibit promoting Russell 4-H member’s involvement in 4-H. This exhibit should not be project/club specific. Entry to be constructed by one 4-H member.
3.	4-H Club Exhibit. May depict any topic related to a Russell 4-H club or project & must be entered by two or more members from the club.
5.	Russell 4-H County Special Event Exhibit – Depict any topic related to a Russell 4-H County event. Must be entered by 2 or more members. Event & location of event to be named on the exhibit.

Agricultural Products

CLASS 9 – AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

COMMITTEE

Karen Lovenuk 613-445-3371

RULES

General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society apply.
Exhibitors must be members of the Russell Agricultural Society.
Memberships ($12) and entry tags are available from the Fair Office (613-445-1742) or info@russellagriculturalsociety.com.
Entries can be made at https://www.assistexpo.ca/russellfair and will be accepted until Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (midnight).
Entries may be placed in the Russell Curling Club, Wednesday, August 13 between 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm or on Thursday, August 14, between 8:00 am and 9:00 am.
The Curling Club will be closed Thursday from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm for Judging. No admission to the hall while judging is in progress.
Unless otherwise stated, the exhibitor must grow all vegetables and produce.
Only one entry per exhibitor allowed in each numbered category.
All exhibits must be in the quantities specified.
Entry tags must be attached to the plate.
Entries to be removed on Sunday, August 17 between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.
In lieu of the entry fee 10% will be deducted from winnings over $10.

Prizes (10% kept by the fair)
1st	2nd	3rd
$6.00	$5.00	$4.00

Sections:

1.	Beans, 5, yellow
2.	Beans, 5, Green
3.	Beets, 3, table use, top trimmed 1.5 cm
4.	Carrots, 3, not over 7 cm, 1.5 cm tops showing, carefully washed
5.	Carrots, 3, not over 17 cm, 1.5 cm tops showing, carefully washed
6.	Sweet Corn, 3, named, Remove 1/3 of the husk and silk from tip to base
7.	Cucumbers, 3, slicing, over 15 cm, Short stem attached
8.	Dill, 3 stems 30 cm long, in a container
9.	Garlic, 3 heads,stem and roots trimmed to approx. 1.5 cm
10.	Herbs, 3 varieties, labelled, fresh in water
11.	Kale, 3 stems in water
12.	Onions, 3, diameter of 6-9cm, roots and top trimmed to approx. 1.5 cm
13.	Parsley, 3 stems in a glass jar
14.	Peas, 5 pods, stem and calyx attached
15.	Peppers, 3, red or green, 1.5 cm stem attached
16.	Peppers, 3, hot, 1.5 cm stem attached
17.	Potatoes, 3, named, brushed clean, not washed.
18.	Summer squash, 1, named
19.	Tomatoes, 5 cherry type, calyx attached
20.	Tomatoes, 3, for slicing, red, calyx attached
21.	Zucchini,3, 15-30 cm in length, short stem attached
22.	Any other vegetable not listed
23.	Vegetable display, 30 cm x 40 cm, using a minimum of 5 vegetables Need not be grown by exhibitor
24.	Oddity of Nature – unusual or odd-shapped vegetable.
25.	Longest Carrot
26.	Longest Cucumber
27.	Largest Potato
28.	Largest Tomato
29.	Longest Zucchini

CLASS 9A – JUNIOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

COMMITTEE

Karen Lovenuk 613-445-3371

RULES

Junior Exhibitors membership is free!
Entries can be made at https://www.assistexpo.ca/russellfair and will be accepted until Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (midnight).
Entry tags are available from the Fair Office (613-445-1742) or info@russellagriculturalsociety.com.
Entries may be placed in the Russell Curling Club on Wednesday, Aug 13 between 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm or Thursday, August 14 between 8:00 am – 9:30 am.
The Curling Club will be closed Thursday from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm for Judging. No admission to the hall while judging is in progress.
Unless otherwise stated, the exhibitor must grow all vegetables and produce.
Only one entry per exhibitor allowed in each numbered category.
All exhibits must be in the quantities specified.
Entry tags must be attached to the plate.
Entries to be removed on Sunday, August 17 between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.

Agricultural Products – Junior Division

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

Sections:

1.	Carrots, 4 long, over 17 cm, 1.5 cm tops attached
2.	Onions, 3.
3.	Potatoes, 3.
4.	Tomatoes, 3, for slicing, red, calyx attached
5.	Tomatos, 5, cherry type, calyx attached
6.	Zucchini, 2, 15-30 cm in length, short stem attached
7.	One herb , 3 stems in a glass container, named
8.	NOVELTY, unusual Vegetable or fruit, e.g. odd shaped, unusual variety

Antiques

CLASS 13 – ANTIQUES

COMMITTEE

George & Judy James 613-445-5690

This Class will be manned at all times and is graciously hosted by the Russell Historical Society.

SPECIAL AWARDS

People’s Choice Award: Fair goers will vote for their favorite antiques and the prize money will be awarded accordingly.

NOTE: The aim of this section is to display antique articles from our community and to give a history so people can understand and be proud of their heritage. With each submission please provide, in 25 words or less, a brief history of the item.

RULES

General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society apply.
Three (3) articles per exhibitor are allowed.
Please register all exhibits at https://www.assistexpo.ca/russellfair by Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
OR by contacting the Fair Office at 613-445-1742, info@russellagriculturalsociety.com. for Entry tags & exhibitor number.
Entries to be placed in the Russell Curling Rink on Wednesday, August 13 between 6:30 and 8:00 pm, or Thursday August 14, between 8:00 and 9:30 am. Entries must be removed on Sunday, August 17, between 4:00 and 5:00 pm.

Antiques

Prizes (10% kept by the fair)
1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	10th
$50.00	$40.00	$30.00	$20.00	$10.00	$10.00	$10.00	$10.00	$10.00	$10.00

Sections:

13.

"The Old Homestead" Elisha Loucks, the first settler in this area, arrived 200 years ago.

Entries should be items found on an old homestead or brought by immigrants from any era but at least 50 years old.

A short history of the item may be included

Commercial Features Display

CLASS 8 – COMMERCIAL FEATURES

COMMITTEE

Rudy Schoeni 613-443-2410

SPECIAL AWARD: HANK STAAL MEMORIAL TROPHY

This trophy will be awarded to the exhibitor earning the highest number of points, calculated by total points from his/her top 5 exhibits in the Commercial Feature Displays Class.

RULES

General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society apply.
Exhibitors must be members of the Russell Agricultural Society.
Memberships ($12) and entry tags are available from the Fair Office (613-445-1742) or info@russellagriculturalsociety.com.
Enter online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/russellfair OR items can be dropped off Thursday 14th by 12 noon. Deadline for entries is Thursday, August 14th, 2025 at noon.
One entry per exhibitor in any section.
Exhibits must be placed at the South Door of the Curling Club in the hands of the committee by Wednesday, August 13th between 6:30 pm – 8:00:pm or Thursday, August 14th by 12 noon.
Entries to be removed on Sunday, August 17 between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.
In lieu of entry fees, exhibitors have 10% deducted from winning over $10.

Prizes (10% kept by the fair)
1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th
$50.00	$40.00	$30.00	$20.00	$11.00

Sections:

1.	Haylage, 10 lbs.
2.	Corn Silage, 10lbs
3.	Corn; grain corn, 6 ears, current year. Please specify name on the entry tag.
4.	Corn; 6 stalks, Please specify name on the entry tag.
5.	Hay – one cured flake exhibited in a clear plastic bag.
6.	Corn cob with the most kernels
7.	Wheat; sheet of wheat current year
8.	Soybeans; 6 stalks, Please specify name on the entry tag.
9.	Soybean plant with most pods. Please specify name on the entry tag. Must be RR or any crusher bean.

Culinary Arts

CLASS 10- CULINARY ARTS

COMMITTEE

Eileen Blenkarn – 613-445-2601
Ina Henry, Karen Lovenuk

SPECIAL AWARDS

1. Most points by new exhibitor – $15 donated by Russell Village Women’s Institute.
2. Second most points by new exhibitor – $10 donated by The Russell Village Women’s Institute.

New Exhibitor must not have shown at the Russell Fair in the Culinary Arts Division in the previous 5 years. Please indicate eligibility by marking last show year.

RULES

a) General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society apply.

b) Exhibitors must be members of the Russell Agricultural Society. Memberships and entry tags are available from the Fair Board office.

c) Entries can be made at https://www.assistexpo.ca/russellfair and will be accepted until Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (midnight).

d) All exhibits must be tagged and numbered before coming into the Russell Curling Club. The club will be open Wednesday, August 13, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm and Thursday, August 14 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am for dropping off tagged exhibits.

e) Exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor and shall contain the quantity as stated in the entry list. Ready mixes and canned pie fillings are not permitted.

f) Only one entry per exhibitor allowed in each numbered category.

g) Place all baked goods such as cupcakes, muffins and cookies on WHITE paper plates and wrap well in clear plastic bags.

h) Loaves and cakes should be placed on foil-covered heavy cardboard approximately 3/4″ larger than entry and placed in clear plastic bags.

i) For any whole pie or cake entered, the exhibitor may leave one generous portion on display and take the remainder home Friday between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.. First prize winners in the Country Fair Bread and Pie Specials must leave complete entry.

j) Muffins and cupcakes must be presented without liners.

k) For jams, jellies and marmalades use mason jars. Jars sealed with wax will be disqualified. All entries must be a maximum of 1 pint or 500 ml.

l) Junior exhibitors entering adult classes must have a paid Russell Agricultural Society membership ($12.00).

m) No admission to the hall while judging is in progress.

n) Note – Sunday August 17 – The Exhibit area will be closed at 3:00 pm in order to disassemble the Exhibits. Exhibits can be picked up between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm on Sunday, August 17. The Committee will not be responsible for any exhibits not picked up during this time.

o) In lieu of entry fees, exhibitors will have an extra 10% deducted for winnings over $10.

Culinary Arts

Section 1:

Best of Show – Old Fashioned Cinnamon Swirl Loaf

Use recipe found in the Prize Listing

Prizes (10% kept by the fair)
1st	2nd	3rd
$25.00	$15.00	$10.00

Old Fashioned Cinnamon Swirl Loaf

This recipe makes 2 loaves but only ½ loaf is required for exhibiting.

5 to 5 ½ cups of all-purpose flour

1/3 cup sugar

2 packages of Fleischmann’s Quick Rise Instant Yeast

1 ½ tsp salt

1 cup milk

½ cup water

1/3 cup butter or margarine, cut in pieces

2 eggs

3 tbsp butter or margarine, melted

1/3 cup sugar

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 cup raisins

1 egg white, lightly beaten

Crumb topping recipe (recipe follows)

In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt. Heat milk, water and 1/3 cup

Butter until very warm (120 to 130 degrees F/ or 50 – 55 degrees C); stir into ingredients. Stir in eggs and enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest on floured surface for 10 minutes.

To fill and shape loaves: Divide dough in half. Roll each half to 16 x 7-inch rectangle. Bruch rectangles with 3 tablespoons melted butter to within 1 inch of edges. Combine 1/3 cup sugar, cinnamon and raisins; sprinkle evenly over dough. Beginning at short end of each rectangle, roll up tightly as for jelly roll; pinch seams and ends to seal. Place, seam sides down, in 2 greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 30 to 45 minutes.

Brush loaves with egg white; sprinkle with Crumb Topping. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes to 40 minutes or until done. Remove from pans; let cool on wire racks.

Crumb Topping: In small bowl, combine 1/3 cup all purpose flour, 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, and 1 tsp cinnamon. Cut in tablespoons butter or margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Prizes for Sections 2-50 (10% kept by the fair)

1st	2nd	3rd	4th

$6	$5	$4	$3

BREADS, BUNS, ROLLS, LOAVES & MUFFINS:

2.	Bread, white, entire crust, 1 loaf, 24 hours old, not using a bread machine For Showing, Paper liners are not to be used.
3.	Bread, 60% whole wheat, entire crust, 1 loaf, 24 hours old, not using bread machine For Showing, Paper liners are not to be used. The winning exhibitors will be asked to exhibit at the district level
4.	Cinnamon buns – 4, baked together OR rolls, 3, baked separately For Showing, Paper liners are not to be used.
5.	Savoury Tea biscuits, with cheese, 3 For Showing, Paper liners are not to be used.
6.	Honey Raison Scones, 3 For Showing, Papers Liners are not to be used.
7.	Lemon Cranberry Muffins, 3 For Showing, Papers Liners are not to be used.
8.	Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, 3 For Showing, Papers Liners are not to be used.
9.	Blueberry Muffins 3 For Showing, Paper liners are not to be used.
10.	Apple Muffins, 3 For Showing, Paper liners are not to be used.
11.	Lemon loaf, no nuts, glazed, 1/2 loaf For Showing, Paper liners are not to be used.
12.	Cranberry banana loaf, no nuts or raisins, 1/2 loaf For Showing, Paper liners are not to be used.
13.	Pound cake, 1/2 loaf. For Showing, Paper liners are not to be used.
14.	Snickerdoodles, 5
15.	Gluten Free Cookies, 5
16.	Chocolate Chip Cookies, 5

COOKIES, SQUARES & CAKES:

Squares approx. 11/2″, BARS approx. 11/2″x1″ rectangular, clean cut and no outside edges.

17.	Lemon squares, 3
18.	Raspberry Squares, 3
19.	Brownies, not iced, 3, maximum approximately 2" square
20.	Queen Elizabeth cake, corner piece, maximum approximately 4" square.
21.	Carrot Cake, corner piece, with cream cheese icing, maximum approximately 4" square

PIES, TARTS & DESSERTS:

Pies in aluminum plates need to be tempered. Ready mixes or canned pie fillings are not permitted.

22.	Apple pie, double crust, 1/6 of a piece of pie
23.	Butter tarts, with raisins, no nuts, 3.
24.	Blueberry pie, double crust, 1/6 of a piece of pie

JAMS, JELLIES & PICKLES:

25.	Applesauce To be eligible for the Home Canner Best of Show Award, entries must be submitted in Mason Jars w/sealed two- piece metal SNAP lids. Maximum size 1 pint/500 ml mason jar; minimum size 1/2 pint/250 ml mason jar.
26.	Strawberry Jam To be eligible for the Home Canner Best of Show Award, entries must be submitted in Mason Jars w/sealed two-piece metal SNAP lids. Maximum size 1 pint/500 ml mason jar; minimum size 1/2 pint/250 ml mason jar.
27.	Rhubarb-pineapple jam To be eligible for the Home Canner Best of Show Award, entries must be submitted in Mason Jars w/sealed two-piece metal SNAP lids. Maximum size 1 pint/500 ml mason jar; minimum size 1/2 pint/250 ml mason jar.
28.	Marmalade, any variety To be eligible for the Home Canner Best of Show Award, entries must be submitted in Mason Jars w/sealed two- piece metal SNAP lids. Maximum size 1 pint/500 ml mason jar; minimum size 1/2 pint/250 ml mason jar.
29.	Raspberry Sauce – No Certo To be eligible for the Home Canner Best of Show Award, entries must be submitted in Mason Jars w/sealed two- piece metal SNAP lids. Maximum size 1 pint/500 ml mason jar; minimum size 1/2 pint/250 ml mason jar.
30.	Blueberry Sauce – No Certo To be eligible for the Home Canner Best of Show Award, entries must be submitted in Mason Jars w/sealed two- piece metal SNAP lids. Maximum size 1 pint/500 ml mason jar; minimum size 1/2 pint/250 ml mason jar.
31.	Plum Sauce, No Certo To be eligible for the Home Canner Best of Show Award, entries must be submitted in Mason Jars w/sealed two- piece metal SNAP lids. Maximum size 1 pint/500 ml mason jar; minimum size 1/2 pint/250 ml mason jar.
32.	Crabapple Jelly To be eligible for the Home Canner Best of Show Award, entries must be submitted in Mason Jars w/sealed two-piece metal SNAP lids. Maximum size 1 pint/500 ml mason jar; minimum size 1/2 pint/250 ml mason jar.
33.	Red pepper jelly To be eligible for the Home Canner Best of Show Award, entries must be submitted in Mason Jars w/sealed two- piece metal SNAP lids. Maximum size 1 pint/500 ml mason jar; minimum size 1/2 pint/250 ml mason jar.
34.	Bread and butter pickles To be eligible for the Home Canner Best of Show Award, entries must be submitted in Mason Jars w/sealed two- piece metal SNAP lids. Maximum size 1 pint/500 ml mason jar; minimum size 1/2 pint/250 ml mason jar.
35.	Salsa, medium To be eligible for the Home Canner Best of Show Award, entries must be submitted in Mason Jars w/sealed two- piece metal SNAP lids. Maximum size 1 pint/500 ml mason jar; minimum size 1/2 pint/250 ml mason jar.
36.	Green relish To be eligible for the Home Canner Best of Show Award, entries must be submitted in Mason Jars w/sealed two- piece metal SNAP lids. Maximum size 1 pint/500 ml mason jar; minimum size 1/2 pint/250 ml mason jar.
37.	Cucumber dill pickles with garlic To be eligible for the Home Canner Best of Show Award, entries must be submitted in Mason Jars w/sealed two- piece metal SNAP lids. Maximum size 1 pint/500 ml mason jar; minimum size 1/2 pint/250 ml mason jar.
38.	Beet pickles To be eligible for the Home Canner Best of Show Award, entries must be submitted in Mason Jars w/sealed two- piece metal SNAP lids. Maximum size 1 pint/500 ml mason jar; minimum size 1/2 pint/250 ml mason jar.
39.	Mustard relish To be eligible for the Home Canner Best of Show Award, entries must be submitted in Mason Jars w/sealed two- piece metal SNAP lids. Maximum size 1 pint/500 ml mason jar; minimum size 1/2 pint/250 ml mason jar.
40.	BBQ Sauce To be eligible for the Home Canner Best of Show Award, entries must be submitted in Mason Jars w/sealed two- piece metal SNAP lids. Maximum size 1 pint/500 ml mason jar; minimum size 1/2 pint/250 ml mason jar.
41.	Pesto To be eligible for the Home Canner Best of Show Award, entries must be submitted in Mason Jars w/sealed two- piece metal SNAP lids. Maximum size 1 pint/500 ml mason jar; minimum size 1/2 pint/250 ml mason jar.
42.	Gift Pack Competition – Must include at least 3 filled mason jars sealed with SNAP lids. Must be submitted in an appropriate container, not necessary a basket. Entry based on creativity, quality of canned product, perceived value and appropriateness of presentation.

MISCELLANEOUS:

43.	Maple Syrup – Open to amateurs only
44.	Amber Honey – in a clear jar
45.	6 large Eggs in an egg carton – open to amateurs only.
46.	Fudge, exhibitor’s choice, 4 pieces

OTHERS:

47.	The Worst Flop Any of the above culinary art entries attempted but did not turn out.
48.	President’s Choice – Soft Ginger Cookies, 3 on a plate Judged by Liz O’Gorman-Smit, President of the Russell Agricultural Society
49.	Seniors Only (over 60) – Single serving of your favorite recipe
50.	Director’s Challenge – Blueberry Lemon Coffee Cake Open to Russell Fair Board Directors ONLY – using recipe found in prize listing Use following recipe:

Blueberry Lemon Coffee Cake (in a bundt pan)

2/3 cup butter, softened

1-1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs 1 tbsp vanilla

Grated rind of 2 lemons

3 cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt 1 cup milk

1/2 cup plain yogurt

1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Icing sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 10-inch Bundt pan and dust with flour. Set aside. In large bowl, beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy, beat in eggs 1 at a time. Beat in vanilla and lemon rind. In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir milk with yogurt, stir into egg mixture alternately with flour mixture, making 3 additions of dry ingredients and 2 of wet. Spoon half of the batter into prepared pan, smoothing top. Sprinkle with blueberries. Spoon remaining batter over top, smoothing gently. Bake for about 60 minutes or until tester inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes, invert onto rack and let cool completely. Dust with icing sugar.

CLASS 10A – JUNIOR CULINARY ARTS

COMMITTEE

Eileen Blenkarn 613-445-2601

Ina Henry, Marjorie Dugdale, Karen Lovenuk

SPECIAL AWARDS

Most points by 12 & under – $15 donated by Russell Village Women’s Institute. To be awarded as $10 to the first place winner and $5 to the second place winner.
Most points by 18 & under – $30 donated by Russell Village Women’s Institute. To be awarded as $15 to the first place winner – $10 to the second place winner. – $5 to the third place winner.

RULES

General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society apply.
Entries can be made at https://www.assistexpo.ca/russellfair and will be accepted until Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (midnight).
Exhibits can be dropped off in the Russell Curling Club, Wednesday, August 13 between 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. and/or Thursday, August 14 between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m.
Exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor and shall contain the quantity as stated in the entry list. Ready mixes and canned pie fillings are not permitted. Only one entry per exhibitor allowed in each numbered category.
Place baked goods on white paper plates and wrap well in clear plastic bags.
Muffins and cupcakes for showing must be presented without liners.
Note – Sunday August 17 – The Exhibit area will be closed at 3:00 pm in order to disassemble the Exhibits. Exhibits can be picked up between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm on Sunday, August 17. The Committee will not be responsible for any exhibits not picked up during this time.
All other rules as stated in the adult division of the culinary arts class apply.

Culinary Arts – Junior Division

Prizes
1st	2nd	3rd	4th
$6.00	$5.00	$4.00	$3.00

AGES 12 AND UNDER (on Fair dates):

1.	Dress up a potato, on 9" paper plate, named. Use your imagination
2.	Creative Krispies – Rice Krispies "object", exhibitor’s choice 1 large or 3 small, to fit on 9" paper plate, to be covered with plastic wrap or in plastic bag
3.	Healthy after school snack
4.	Chocolate chip cookies, no nuts, 4, on a plate
5.	Trail Mix – Your choice of ingredients, in a small, sealed, clear plastic bag
6.	Fancy decorated cupcake, on a paper plate Judged for decoration only.

AGES 13-18 YEARS (on Fair dates):

7.	Oatmeal drop cookies, 3, on a paper plate
8.	Chocolate chip cookies, no nuts, 4, on a paper plate
9.	Trail mix, your choice of ingredients. Put in a small, sealed, clear plastic bag.
10.	"A Good School Lunch" – 50% display, 50% nutrition
11.	Healthy after school snack
12.	Decorate cupcakes with a sunflower motif , 3 , on a white paper plate Judged for decoration only.
13.	Energy Balls, 3 on a paper plate

Dairy

CATTLE SHOW

SUNDAY, August 17, 12:00 (noon)

Committee: Mike Bols

Rules for Cattle Shows

In order to publish the catalogue, entries must be received one week prior to show.
No entry fees but 15% Fair Share will be deducted from Winnings.
Entries must be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/russellfair by August 13, 2025 (midnight)
General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society and Federal Dairy Cattle Classifications will apply to all exhibitors.
All exhibitors winning will have $12 deducted for a 2025 Russell Agricultural Society membership.
All entries must be registered in the name of the exhibitor on or before the closing date of entries.
Each exhibitor may show a maximum of ten animals plus two 4-H calves.
A Premier Breeder Rosette will be awarded to the individual or partnership winning the greatest number of points with calculations made on the following basis:
Junior Female: 1st – 10; 2nd – 9; 3rd – 8; 4th – 7; 5th – 6.
A Premier Exhibitor Rosette will be awarded to the individual or partnership winning the greatest number of points with the calculations made on the same basis as Premier Breeder.
Exhibitors of cattle MUST provide proof of liability insurance coverage of at least $2,000,000 or entries will be refused.

Under no circumstances should an animal exhibiting signs of transmittable disease be taken to the Russell Fair and Russell Fairgrounds. The show committee and other Fair officials have the right to refuse entry of any animal showing signs of an infectious skin disease (eg., warts, ringworm). If a vet check is required, it will be at the expense of the exhibitor.

CLASS 1 – Jersey Open Show

Prizes (15% kept by the fair)
1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	10th
$100.00	$90.00	$80.00	$70.00	$60.00	$50.00	$40.00	$30.00	$20.00	$10.00

Sections:

1.	Junior Calf – Born between March 1 2025 and August 1 2025
2.	Intermediate Calf – Born between December 1, 2024 and February 29, 2025
3.	Senior Calf – Born between September 1, 2024 and November 30, 2024
4.	Summer Yearling – Born between June 1, 2024 and August 31,2024
5.	Junior Yearling – Born between March 1, 2024 and May 31, 2024
6.	Winter Yearling – Born between December 1, 2023 and February 28, 2024
7.	Senior Yearling – Born between September 1, 2023 and November 30, 2023
8.	Junior Breeder’s Herd – Group of 3 animals bred and owned by exhibitor Each animal must have been exhibited in one of the classes for single animals. The registation certificate for each respective animal must show the exhibitor as the breeder and as owner, either as individual or in partnership/joint ownership. All animals must be from one farm or breeding unit.
9. Premier Breeder
10. Premier Exhibitor

FieldCrops

CLASS 7 – FIELD CROPS

COMMITTEE

Steve Bekkers 613-445-3284
John Hickling

KEITH DUGDALE MEMORIAL TROPHY

This trophy will be awarded to the exhibitor earning the highest number of points, calculated by combining total points from his/her top 5 exhibits in the Field Crops Class.

RULES

a) General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society apply. Exhibitors must be members.

b) You cannot enter on-line. To enter this class, exhibitors are asked to contact a member of the committee.

c) In lieu of entry fees, exhibitors will have 10% deducted for winnings over $10.

d) Minimum field size will be 5 acres; no maximum.

Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $30, 4th: $20, 5th: $11 (10% kept by the fair)

Sections:

1.	Corn
2.	Soybeans
3.	Soybeans, identity preserved, Non GMO
4.	Wheat

Flowers

CLASS 12 – FLOWERS

COMMITTEE

Karen Lovenuk 613 445-3371

SPECIAL AWARDS

$20.00 to the exhibitor with the most points, donated by Beyond the House.
$20.00 for new exhibitor with most points, donated by The Russell Village Women’s Institute.

RULES

General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society apply.
Exhibitors must be members of the Russell Agricultural Society.
Memberships ($12) and entry tags are available from the Fair Office (613-445-1742) or info@russellagriculturalsociety.com.
Entries can be made at https://www.assistexpo.ca/russellfair and will be accepted until Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (midnight).
Entries may be placed in the Russell Curling Club, Wednesday, August 13 between 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm or on Thursday, August 14, between 8:00 am and 9:00 am.
The Curling Club will be closed Thursday from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm for Judging. No admission to the hall while judging is in progress.
Plants and flowers must be grown by the exhibitor unless otherwise stipulated.
Only one entry per exhibitor allowed in each numbered category.
NOTE for Pickup on Sunday Aug 17 the Exhibit area will be closed at 3:00 p.m. in order to disassemble the Exhibits. Exhibits then can be picked up between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Committee will not be responsible for any exhibits not picked up during this time.
In lieu of entry fees, exhibitors will have an extra 10% deducted from their winnings over $10.

Hints to Exhibitors:

Please use clear containers for specimens of annuals and perennials and the specials, as this helps the judge to examine entries without lifting the plant material.
Please take a few moments to groom your entry of damaged flowers, leaves and spent blooms.
To stabilize specimens, cedar sprigs may be used in the container.
Only self-foliage is permitted to be attached.
Remove leaves below the water line in specimens.
The exact number of specimens called for must be shown.
Name the culitvar when possible.

FLORAL TERMS:

Bloom: Individual flower, one to a stem, do not leave buds showing.

Cultivar: A cultivated variety.

Stem: May carry one or more flowers, with foliage

Spike: A thick upright stem carrying several flowers

Spray: A portion of the plant with a number of flowers on one stem

Flowers

Prizes (10% kept by the fair)
1st	2nd	3rd
$6.00	$5.00	$4.00

ANNUALS:

1.	Asters, 3 stems
2.	Bachelor buttons, 5 blooms
3.	Calendulas, 3 stems
4.	Cosmos, any colour, 3 sprays
5.	Dahlias, 3 blooms
6.	Marigolds, 7 cm or over, 3 stems
7.	Marigolds, under 7 cm, 5 stems
8.	Nasturtiums, 5 stems
9.	Petunias, 3 sprays
10.	Salvia, 3 spikes
11.	Snapdragons, 3 spikes
12.	Sunflowers, 3 stems
13.	Sweet peas, mixed colours, 3 stems
14.	Zinnias, 5 stems

PERENNIALS:

15.

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), hairy, rough leaves and stems, 5 stems

Prizes (10% kept by the fair)
1st	2nd	3rd
$10.00	$6.00	$4.00
Prize money donated by the Russell and District Horticultural Society

16.

Coneflower (Echinacea), 3 stems, any colour

17.

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia), 3 stems

18.

Rose, 1 spray

19.

Rose, hybrid tea, 1 stem

20.

Any other perennial not mentioned above, 1 stem/spray, named

SPECIALS:

21.	Amaranthus, 1 stem
22.	Begonia, tuberous, 1 bloom, floating in a bowl
23.	Celosia, 1 stem
24.	Coleus, 1 stem
25.	Dahlia, 1 bloom over 12 cm
26.	Flowering vine, in bloom, minimum length 40cm outside the vase, named
27.	Gladiolus, 1 spike, A good specimen gladiolus has a straight stem and 1/3 open florets,1/3 buds showing colour and 1/3 buds not showing colour. Flowers should face front with a gradual taper.
28.	Coral Bell (Heuchera) leaves, 3
29.	Hosta, 3 leaves, different cultivars
30.	Largest flower, excluding sunflower
31.	Most fragrant flower.
32.	Vase of annual or biennial flowers, 2 of each, minimum of three varieties, named
33.	Hydrangeas, 3 stems, one cultivar
34.	Ornamental grasses, 3 stems

POTTED PLANTS:

Remember, you don’t have to have a garden to enter your potted plants! Potted plants should be exhibited in the containers they are grown in; no decorative cover pots, please.

35.	African violet
36.	Begonia, Rex (grown for their decorative patterned leaves)
37.	Cactus or Succulent, named
38.	Dish garden
39.	Ivy
40.	House Plant in bloom, named

ARRANGEMENTS:

Flowers may be purchased and need NOT be grown by exhibitor

Prizes (10% kept by the fair)
1st	2nd	3rd
$10.00	$9.00	$8.00

41.	"Oh Canada" Arrangement using red and white flowers
42.	Tea Time An arrangement in a teacup & saucer.
43.	Thinking Outside the Vase An arrangement using creative container.
44.	Quilt Block Using cut flowers in an 8" square pan.
45.	Drifting One bloom floating in a bowl of water.
46.	Woodn’t You! An arrangement incorporating wood
47.	Fun with Foliage A centrepiece using only foliage.

CLASS 12A – JUNIOR FLOWERS

COMMITTEE

Karen Lovenuk 613 445-3371

SPECIAL AWARDS

1. Most points by Junior 5 to 8 years – $5 donated by Russell Village Women’s Institute.

2. Most points by Junior 9 to 12 years – $5 donated by Russell Village Women’s Institute.

3. Most points by Junior 13 to 18 years – $5 donated by Russell Village Women’s Institute.

RULES

a. General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society apply.

b. Junior Exhibitors membership is free!

c. Entries can be made at https://www.assistexpo.ca/russellfair and will be accepted until Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (midnight).

d. Entry tags are available from the Fair Office (613-445-1742) or info@russellagriculturalsociety.com.

e. Entry Tags must be affixed to each exhibit item prior to dropping off exhibit.

f. Entries may be placed in the Russell Curling Club on Wednesday, August 13, between 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm or on Thursday, August 14, between 8:00 am and 9:00 am.

g. The Curling Club will be closed 9:30-1:00 pm Thursday for Judging. No admission to the hall while judging is in progress.

h. NOTE for Pickup on Sunday Aug 17 the Exhibit area will be closed at 3:00 p.m. in order to disassemble the Exhibits. Exhibits then can be picked up between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Committee will not be responsible for any exhibits not picked up during this time.

i. Where applicable, flowers to be home grown and not bought commercially.

Flowers – Junior Division

Prizes
1st	2nd	3rd	4th
$6.00	$5.00	$4.00	$3.00

AGES 4-8:

1.	Any flower grown from a bulb, corm or tuber; 1 stem shown in a container of water
2.	Rose – one stem, any variety, shown in a container of water.
3.	Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), 3 stems, shown in a container of water. Emblem of the Russell & District Horticultural Society. Sponsorship: $10.00 – Russell & District Horticultural Society
4.	Marigolds, 3 stems, shown in a container of water.
5.	My Favorite Flower – 3 stems with greenery in a recycled container of water. Sponsorship: $10.00 – Russell & District Horticultural Society
6.	A bookmark with a hand-drawn picture of your favourite flower.
7.	Fairy Garden – you can use any receptacle you want to create your Fairy Garden. Purple & Red are the main colors. You can use other colors to show off your Fairy Garden. Minimum of 2 blooms. Be Creative!

AGES 9-13:

8.	An arrangement in a mug.
9.	A birthday card made with pressed flowers and seeds. Sponsorship: $10.00 – Russell & District Horticultural Society
10.	A wildflower collection, shown in a container of water.
11.	Dish Garden – Purple & Red are the main colors; you can use other colors to show off your Dish Garden Minimum of 2 blooms. Be Creative!
12.	My Favorite Flower – 3 stems with greenery in a recycled container of water. Sponsorship: $20.00 – Pegi Holtz

AGES 14-18:

13.	An arrangement of grasses and Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) in a recycled container. Emblem of the Russell & District Horticultural Society. Sponsorship: $10.00 – Russell & District Horticultural Society
14.	A summer themed table decoration using fresh or dried flowers.
15.	Back to School – a floral arrangement not to exceed 8" in any direction.
16.	My Favorite Flower – 3 stems with greenery in a recycled container of water. Sponsorship: $20.00 – Louise Houle

Handcrafts

CLASS 11 – HANDCRAFTS

COMMITTEE

Ina Henry 613 889-7053
Pat Achtereekte, Trudy Corvinelli, Lucy Mulders, Diane Wermenlinger, Eileen Blenkarn, Mary-Anne Schmitz

SPECIAL PRIZES

1. $10 for Grand Champion Cushion, donated by the Russell Village Women’s Institute.
2. $10 for exhibitor with most points donated by the Russell Village Women’s Institute.
3. $20 for total point winner from Quilt Sections 129-164 donated by the Russell Village Women’s Institute.
4. $20 for 1st time exhibitor with most points donated by Russell Village Women’s Institute.

SPECIAL AWARDS

1. Reserve Grand Champion Cushion
2. Grand Champion Quilt
3. Reserve Grand Champion Quilt
4. Grand Champion Machine Quilt
5. Reserve Grand Champion Machine Quilt

RULES

General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society apply.
Exhibitors must be members of the Russell Agricultural Society.
Memberships ($12) and entry tags are available from the Fair Office (613-445-1742) or info@russellagriculturalsociety.com.
Entries can be made at https://www.assistexpo.ca/russellfair and will be accepted until Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (midnight).
Entries may be placed in the Russell Curling Club, Wednesday, August 13 between 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm or on Thursday, August 14, between 8:00 am and 9:00 am.
The Curling Club will be closed Thursday from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm for Judging. No admission to the hall while judging is in progress.
Exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor. No admission to the club while judging is in progress.
The same article can be exhibited for two years only. Articles must be clean if entered for the second year or new.
Only one entry per exhibitor allowed in each numbered category.
NOTE for Pickup on Sunday Aug 17 the Exhibit area will be closed at 3:00 p.m. in order to disassemble the Exhibits. Exhibits then can be picked up between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Committee will not be responsible for any exhibits not picked up during this time.
In lieu of entry fee 10% will be deducted from winnings over $10.

Handcrafts

Prizes (10% kept by the fair)
1st	2nd	3rd
$6.00	$5.00	$4.00

MISCELLANEOUS:

1.	Hand embroidered picture or article May be cross stitched, made with embroidery thread only
2.	Pillow case, handmade, 1 only. Do not include pillow
3.	Decorated basket, not to exceed 14" wide
4.	Decorative cushion, square or round, not to exceed 24"
5.	Tea cozy, handle and spout opening not necessary
6.	Decorative doorknob decoration
7.	Gift display in coffee mug and covered in clear cellophane
8.	Handmade greeting card, any size, with envelope
9.	Soft toy, all handmade and child safe
10.	Wreath made from any medium, not to exceed 24"
11.	Decorative painting, any medium, any surface
12.	Folk art on wood
13.	Artificial flower centrepiece, viewed from all sides, 20" or less. Container also judged Container also judged
14.	Small item of stained glass
15.	Handmade doll, any medium used, decorative
16.	Unfinished Item – tell us what it was to be
17.	Decorated gift box, not wrapped
18.	Decorate a purchased straw hat
19.	Something useful out of something useless. Tell us what it was and what it is now
20.	Ceramic item
21.	Create a shadow box display, glass enclosed.
22.	One item of handmade jewellery, not sewn, knitted or crocheted
23.	Set of 4 Coasters
24.	"NEW" Machine Embroidery
25.	"NEW" Diamond Painting – not to exceed 15" x 15"
26.	"NEW" Any item that has mostly appliqued

SEWING:

27.	Decorative table runner – NOT QUILTED
28.	Two sewn placemats – NOT QUILTED
29.	Tote bag
30.	Sewn jacket, any size
31.	Dressed doll or animal Clothes only will be judged, must be handmade clothes
32.	Hat, sewn, any medium
33.	Sewn table runner, at least 36" long
34.	Sleepwear
35.	An article of clothing made from fleece
36.	Child’s dress with sleeves (under size 12)
37.	Child’s jumper
38.	Child’s one piece romper – any length
39.	Novelty bazaar item. Not to exceed $5 in supplies
40.	Vest, any size, any material
41.	Apron with bib
42.	Half apron with two pockets
43.	Casserole Carrier
44.	Microwave Soup Bowl Holder
45.	Sew an item using a vintage pattern – include the pattern.
46.	Sewn cosmetic bag
47.	Item incorporating leather
48.	2 handmade baby bibs of 2 different styles

KNITTING:

49.	Afghan, any size
50.	Two dishcloths
51.	Child’s pullover, up to size 14, lightweight yarn
52.	Child’s cardigan, up to size 14, any weight yarn
53.	Knitted hat
54.	Toque with earflaps (Aviator’s Hat) made with any weight yarn
55.	Baby Car Seat Blanket, Max 17" x 19"
56.	Infinity scarf
57.	A pair of mitts in adult size made with any weight yarn
58.	Adult slippers, one pair
59.	Children’s slippers, one pair
60.	Socks, one pair, lightweight yarn
61.	Baby blanket, no fringe, maximum size 36" x 36"
62.	Any doll with knitted clothes – only clothes to be judged
63.	Fingerless gloves, knit up to knuckles
64.	Knitted oven mitts made with cotton yarn – double knitted
65.	Wrist warmers, to include a knitted thumb
66.	Knitted pin cushion

CROCHET:

67.	Doily, less than 12", mounted
68.	Doily, over 12", mounted
69.	Baby sweater
70.	Afghan, any size
71.	Small crocheted article, name it
72.	Adult Crocheted Hat
73.	Baby afghan, no fringe, maximum 36" x 36"
75.	Two dishcloths

WOOD WORKING:

76.	Bird Feeder
77.	Candlestick
78.	Cutting Board
79.	Wooden Napkin Holder
74.	Child’s hat
80.	Barn Quilt – not to exceed 24" x 24"
81.	Any other woodworking article

HOME ACCESSORIES:

82.	Door stopper, any medium
83.	Create a garden or patio craft, any medium
84.	Kitchen trivet, any medium
85.	Welcome Sign, any medium, max size 40"
86.	Labelled Plant Markers, any medium, 3
87.	Item created from Barn Board, not to exceed 24"
88.	Pin Cushion – NOT KNITTED
89.	String Art – max 36"
90.	Stone Painting
91.	Painted Wooden Spoon
92.	Painted Wooden Hangar
93.	Thrift Store Makeover – Take a picture of what it was before.
94.	Outdoor craft made with clay pots

3R’S – RECYCLE, REUSE, REPURPOSE:

95.	Reusable shopping bag
96.	Item of choice using recycled clothing (include what it used to be)
97.	Something made of old china
98.	Something made with an old picture frame

PLACE SETTING CONTEST:

99.

** New Theme ** – Place Setting – Celebrating Christmas Include Christmas card, table covering & place setting for a guest. Table space will be provded for max size 24" x 30".

Prizes (10% kept by the fair)
1st	2nd	3rd
$25.00	$15.00	$10.00

CHRISTMAS CORNER:

100.	Two handmade Christmas placemats. No napkins.
101.	Christmas lapel pin, any medium
102.	Christmas tree top decoration, any medium
103.	Decorative Christmas wreath, any medium
104.	Decorative Christmas tree skirt
105.	Fabric Christmas bag, hand decorated, any size
106.	Handmade Santa, any medium
107.	Decorative Christmas stocking
108.	Tree ornament, any medium
109.	Handmade snowman, any medium, maximum 12" x 12"

ART::

Artwork only to be judged

110.	Oil painting, framed
111.	Water colour, framed.
112.	Painting in acrylic, framed.
113.	Pencil sketch, framed.

PHOTOS:

All entries must be securely mounted, captioned and taken by the exhibitor. Amateurs only please!

114.	Wildlife, no insects
115.	A special event
116.	Autumn scene
117.	A farm scene
118.	Black and white
119.	A sunset
120.	Sports
121.	Photo of a beautiful door or window
122.	A photo collection of "all things red" (4 to 8 photos) mounted on Bristol board
123.	A photo collection of "old things" (4 to 8 photos) mounted on Bristol board

SENIORS 65 AND OVER:

124.	Christmas corsage, any medium
125.	A novelty item, name it
126.	A Christmas decoration, any medium
127.	Decorate a box, any medium
128.	A decorative Christmas bag

COMMUNITY CHALLENGE:

DO NOT use wool yarn. One entry per exhibitor. Judged on workmanship & neatness. All entries become property of the Russell Agriculture Society & will be donated to the Winchester District Memorial Hospital

Prizes (10% kept by the fair)
1st	2nd	3rd
$15.00	$10.00	$5.00

129.	Newborn baby knitted or crocheted hats with a hat rim of 1.5 inches – not made with wool All entries become property of the Russell Agriculture Society and will be donated to the Winchester District Memorial Hospital.
130.	Quilted baby quilt – approx 24" x 24", with flannelette backing
131.	Fidget Blanket, to fit a Senior’s lap
132.	Cushion in the form of a Heart for Breast Cancer patients

ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP QUILT COMPETITION

ELIGIBILITY, RULES AND REGULATIONS

All Quilts must be a minimum of 324″ measured on the perimeter to be eligible to proceed to the next level of OAAS competition. Please adhere to overall measurement requirements measuring quilts at both ends. Ensure no pencil, marker, eraser marks are left on quilts and quilts are odor free and clean. All quilts are to have the stitching through all layers showing on the front and back. Every quilt must have samples of material attached (sma) for a maximum of 3 different fabrics used in the quilt.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

a) Entries must be solely made and hand/machine quilted by the exhibitor and exhibited and judged at a local Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies’ (OAAS) Fair to be eligible for this competition.

b) Entry quilts must be a minimum of 324” measured on the perimeter (smaller quilts will not be eligible to proceed to the next levels of competition).

c) Judging will occur at local fairs and district levels. A Provincial Grand Champion Quilt will be selected at the Annual Convention of the OAAS.

d) Upon making an entry into the OAAS Quilt Competition, the exhibitor agrees to participate in any promotional activities related to the competition.

e) The winning OAAS Quilt will not be eligible to compete in any future district and/or OAAS convention competitions.

f) The winner’s name is to be displayed at the Fair on a sign provided by the OAAS.

g) Machine quilted quilts must not be quilted using a long arm machine and must be machine quilted by the exhibitor, not a professional.

LOCAL FAIR COMPETITIONS

a) Each local fair is entitled to send only two Grand Champion Quilts, one judged the best of show of all hand quilted classes and one judged best of show of the machine quilted classes, to the district competition. In the event either of these entries wins Grand Champion or Best of All Classes at more than one Fair, the other Fairs at which these quilts were entered and won, should enter their Reserve Champion or Second Best of Show of All Classes quilts in the district competition.

NOTE: If an exhibitor wins Grand Champion or Best Of Show of either all hand quilted classes or machine quilted classes at other than his/her own Fair, or at more than one Fair, the exhibitor must consider the agricultural society nearest his/her home address as the one from which the quilt will be sent to the district meeting.

b) An exhibitor who wins more than one Best of Show title with a different quilt at different Fairs shall be entitled to enter each winning quilt to compete at the district competition.

c) Local homecraft divisions are requested to judge a Grand Champion or Best of Show of All Classes as well as Reserve Grand Champion or Second Best of Show of All Classes. The Grand Champion and the Reserve Grand Champion are judged from all first and second prize quilts.

DISTRICT COMPETITIONS

a) Judging quilts at the district competition will be the responsibility of each OAAS district.

b) The first place winning hand quilted quilts and machine quilted quilts from the district competitions are eligible to enter the OAAS. Championship Quilt Competition at their annual convention. In cases where the winner of the district first prize quilt decides not to enter the final championship competition, the second prize quilt winner at the district competition will be eligible.

c) The OAAS will award a ribbon and each district will award prize money of $25 for first place, $15 for second and $10 for third place to exhibitors of winning hand/machine quilted quilts at each district competition.

d) District results must be registered on the OAAS Championship Quilt Entry Form, returned to the OAAS Manager, Vince Brennan, 1911 Foxboro-Stirling Road, Stirling, ON K0K 3E0, by December 1.

O.A.A.S. CHAMPIONSHIP QUILT COMPETITION

The hand and machine quilted entries judged Best of Show at the February convention will each be declared the OAAS Championship Quilts. A $500.00 grand prize will be awarded to each and the exhibitors will retain ownership of the quilts. A certificate and ribbon will also be awarded to the winners.

For further information and to obtain a copy of “Judging Standards for Food, Clothing, Quilts and Handcrafts” please contact visit the OAAS website or contact : Vince Brennan, Manager Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies email: oaasofficemanager@gmail.com.

General Guidelines for Quilt Exhibitors

Soiled quilt, example, pet hair, smoke /musty smell or old work will be disqualified.
All quilts are judged on workmanship, general appearance and design.

QUILTS – Section 132 and 133:

Prizes (10% kept by the fair)
1st	2nd	3rd
$25 Gift card	$15 Gift card	$10 Gift card

133.

SPECIAL QUILTED – Skye Thistle Runner – Pattern MUST come from Quilter’s Barn and Gifts – Beth Ruiter Designed by local quilt designer Annick McLeod

134.

SPECIAL QUILTED – "Scrap Buster" – Scrappy Lap Quilt max perimeter 260 using method of your choice

HAND QUILTED – May have a sleeve:

Prizes (10% kept by the fair)
1st	2nd	3rd
$25.00	$15.00	$10.00

135.	Wall hanging – Must have a sleeve on back
136.	Quilt, appliquéd, any bed size
137.	Quilt, pieced, any bed size
138.	Lap quilt, maximum perimeter 260"
139.	Crib quilt, pieced top – Max 45" x 60" but can be smaller
140.	Crib quilt, pre-printed top – Max 45" x 60" but can be smaller
141.	Quilted table topper, any size or shape
142.	Miniature quilt – less than 16" square, representation of a large quilt, block size should not be larger than 3" A single block is not a miniature quilt.
143.	Bed runner, approximately 22" x 85"

MACHINE QUILTED – May have a sleeve:

Prizes (10% kept by the fair)
1st	2nd	3rd
$25.00	$15.00	$10.00

144.	Quilt, pieced – Can be quilted by long arm and/or can be quilted by a professional. Total perimeter must exceed 192".
145.	Quilt, appliqued, any bed size
146.	Wall hanging – must have a sleeve on the back
147.	Lap quilt, maximum perimeter 260"
148.	Lap quilt, memory using pre-worn clothing, maximum perimeter 260"
149.	Crib quilt, pieced top, Max 45"x60" but can be smaller
150.	Crib quilt, pre-printed top, Max 45"x60" but can be smaller
151.	Quilted table runner, any size or shape
152.	Miniature quilt – less than 16 " square, representation of a large quilt, block size should not be larger than 3". A single block is not a miniature quilt.
153.	Bed runner – approximately 22" x 85"

QUILT BLOCK:

Items 153-155 are to be mounted by tacking the top two corners of the item only to allow viewing of the BACK of the piece.

Prizes (10% kept by the fair)
1st	2nd	3rd
$10.00	$8.00	$6.00

154.	Quilt block, named, mounted as instructed
155.	Quilt block, own original design, mounted as instructed
156.	Finished quilt block, hand or machine quilted, mounted as instucted

OTHER QUILTED ITEMS:

157.

Cushion, pieced and/or appliqued, hand quilted

Prizes (10% kept by the fair)
1st	2nd	3rd
$20.00	$15.00	$10.00

158.

Cushion, pieced and/or appliquéd, machine quilted

159.

Quilted mug rug, max size 8" x 12"

160.

Two (2) Quilted placemats

161.

Two (2) Quilted Folded star hot pads (pattern can be found at Quilters Barn and Gifts)

162.

Quilted Cosmetic Bag, must include zipper

163.

Quilted Welcome Banner, must have sleeve on back or some kind of way of hanging on wall

164.

Quilt top ready for quilting, minimum perimter 280"

165.

Quilted travel/duffle bag

166.

Quilted tote bag

167.

Foundation paper pieced item, 36" x 36" max, judged for paper piecing only

168.

Bench pillow, approx. 16" x 38", include the pillow, must have some applique and some quilting

169.

"NEW" Tamarack Jacket – Pattern available at Quilters Barn and Gifts

Prizes
1st	2nd	3rd
$25 Gift card	$15 Gift card	$10 Gift card

170.

"NEW" "Quilt as you go" table runner – any size

171.

"NEW" "Quilt as you go" project – max 260" perimeter

CLASS 11A- JUNIOR HANDCRAFTS

COMMITTEE

Ina Henry 613-445-2065
Karen Lovenuk, Diane Wermenlinger, Mary-Anne Schmitz, Pat Achtereekte, Trudy Corvinelli, Lucy Mulders

SPECIAL AWARDS

1. Most points overall – $10 donated by the Russell Village Women’s Institute
2. Second most points overall -$5 donated by the Russell Village Women’s Institute.

RULES

General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society apply.
Junior Exhibitors membership is free!
Entries can be made at https://www.assistexpo.ca/russellfair and will be accepted until Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (midnight).
Entry tags are available from the Fair Office (613-445-1742) or info@russellagriculturalsociety.com.
Entries may be placed in the Russell Curling Club on Wednesday, Aug 13 between 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm or Thursday, August 14 between 8:00 am – 9:30 am.
The Curling Club will be closed Thursday from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm for Judging. No admission to the hall while judging is in progress.
NOTE for Pickup on Sunday Aug 17 the Exhibit area will be closed at 3:00 p.m. in order to disassemble the Exhibits. Exhibits then can be picked up between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Committee will not be responsible for any exhibits not picked up during this time.
All other rules as stated in the adult division of the handcrafts class apply.

Handcrafts – Junior Division

Prizes
1st	2nd	3rd	4th
$6.00	$5.00	$4.00	$3.00

AGE 5 and Under at Fair Dates:

1.	Handmade Necklace made from Pasta
2.	Coloured Picture from a colouring book
3.	Folk Art, create a picture using paint and a fork
4.	Foot Creature, trace and cut out your foot print, decorate as a creature You can use more than one foot cut out.
5.	Decorate a Pet Rock
6.	Decorate a Shoebox.
7.	Face mask made out of a paper plate
8.	Paint a tree trunk on cardstock (someone older than you can help with this part) and then add fingerprint "leaves".

AGES 6-9 (on Fair Dates):

9.	Colored drawing of a favorite sport – Can be done on Bristol board (8 1/2" x 11")
10.	Create snowman using mini marshmallows on coloured Bristol board (8 1/2" x 11")
11.	Create a Pasta Noodle Flower Incorporate pasta noodles, create a picture of a flower(s) on a standard size of construction paper
12.	Create a Christmas card, maximum size 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
13.	Article made from a 2-litre plastic pop bottle. Exhibit must not contain liquids
14.	Ink pad thumb stamping
15.	Decorate a clay pot
16.	Using a plastic lid as a mold, pour white glue in the lid and add flowers and other natural elements. Once dried, remove lid and add a string to create an ornament.
17.	Create a gift for your teacher
18.	Toilet Paper Roll Snake Use 5-6 empty toilet paper rolls,attach them together and create a snake! Get creative and decorate!
19.	Decorate a new T-shirt, any medium
20.	Create a pet rock(s), named, on a 6" paper plate
21.	Something useful out of something useless
22.	Create Wind Chimes using any material
23.	Using a cardboard tube and paper plate, create a mushroom, decorate as you please.

AGES 9-12 (on Fair Dates) Also open to ages 6 to 8:

24.	Make a cardboard box castle and decorate it
25.	Button Art using any medium
26.	A Christmas plastic ball – hand painted and ready to hang
27.	Create an item using origami.
28.	Create a person out of nuts, botls, screws, etc, no larger than 8 inches
29.	Sketched original character, drawn freehand, MOUNTED – 2" BORDER No tracing, no colour
30.	Dress stuffed toy animal in Hallowe’en costume, max 18" long/tall
31.	Dress a stuffed toy animal in your favourite sports uniform, max 18" long/tall
32.	Decorate a pencil container out of a recycled item.
33.	Create Wind Chimes using any material.
34.	A coloured sketch, any theme
35.	Create a novelty item, any medium
36.	Create a greeting card using any technique
37.	An item made from multiple pine cones, decorated
38.	Decorate a flip-flop sandal. Only one required
39.	Construct your own spaceship, any medium, NO LEGO
40.	Sketch a split picture, any item, mounted
41.	Dryer Lint Monster Display on a white paper plate and decorate.
42.	Create a hedgehog using seeds, beans, or grains on a 1/4 piece of Bristol board; accessories accepted
43.	Photo of your favourite pet, captioned and mounted. Photo must be taken by exhibitor
44.	Create a key chain, any medium.
45.	Create inukshuk with stones, rocks, pebbles, glued together. Not to exceed 12" x 12"

Ages 13-18 (on Fair dates) : Also open to ages 6-12:

46.

Decorate a ready made Bird House

47.

Create your own Christmas stocking using any fabric or medium

48.

Decorate a picture frame; frame can be any base

49.

Create a person out of nuts, bolts, screws, etc no larger than 8 inches.

50.

Create a hedgehog using seeds, beans, or grains on a 1/4 piece of Bristol board; accessories accepted

51.

Decorate your own clay flower pot

52.

Make and decorate a picnic table out of popsicle sticks.

53.

Create a Christmas article, pine cone(s) must be included

54.

Design a "Family Coat of Arms" on a 8.5"x11 paper

55.

Something useful out of something useless Tell us what it was and what it is now

56.

Create a 5 Paper Flower Bouquet in a glass or plastic vase

57.

Draw a tattoo design, mounted

58.

Create Wind Chimes using any material

59.

Make a beaded item of jewelry

60.

Handmade candle, any medium

61.

Decorate a shoe box, no contents

62.

Create a nature scene inside a shoe box.

63.

Create a drawing using pastels.

64.

Create a watercolour picture on watercolour paper only. Can be mounted

65.

Make a split picture, any item, mounted

66.

Handmade cushion, any size

67.

Paper craft art, any article made by you. Example: quilling, origami, kirigama

68.

Create a key chain, any medium

69.

Create inukshuk with stones, rocks, pebbles glued together Not to exceed 12" x 12"

70.

Design your colouring page

71.

Using a colorful page from a magazine, make small folds and cuts to create a colorful butterfly. Add string to hang

72.

Sewing – pyjama bottoms, long pant

73.

Sewing – table runner – maximum 36"long

74.

A plastic Christmas Ball, hand painted and ready to hang

75.

PILLOWCASE CHALLENGE – Using Magic Pillowcase Pattern, create a pillowcase. Using 3 fabrics; focus accent and cuff pattern available at Quilters Barn & Gifts in Russell (free)

Prizes
1st	2nd	3rd
$15.00	$10.00	$5.00

YOUTH PHOTO COMPETITION – 5" x 7" photos:

Open to all ages

76.	Wildlife, no insects
77.	Winter Scene
78.	Summer Activity
79.	A Farm Scene
80.	Fair Time
81.	Camping
82.	Sports

Open Sheep Show & Junior Sheep Show

OPEN SHEEP SHOW

SATURDAY, August 16th, 2025 – The show will start with the Junior show at 10:30 am followed by the Open show likely starting between 11:30 or noon. The costume class will be at 1:00 pm

COMMITTEE

Lois James, Debi Bennett, Bruce Bennett

JUDGE:

SPECIAL AWARDS

Rosettes will be awarded over all breeds, to:

Supreme and Reserve Supreme Champion Rams

Supreme and Reserve Supreme Champion Ewes

JACK JAMES MEMORIAL AWARD

This award is for the best presentation and sheep showmanship presented to the sheep exhibitor in either the Junior or Open Sheep Show who is deemed to have presented him/herself and his/her sheep in the best possible fashion. Judging will be based on the way the exhibitor presents his/her sheep, his/her showmanship, sportsmanlike conduct, attitude, and overall appearance.

RULES

a) General Rules and Regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society apply. Exhibitors must be members.

b) Each purebred breed must be shown separately and have at least 2 (two) exhibitors and at least 8 (eight) animals per breed. If these conditions are not met, only 50% of prize money will be paid or the breed may be shown in the A.O.B. class.

c) Entries must be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/russellfair no later than August 13, 2025 (midnight)

d) Entry fees for the Open Sheep Show will be 20% of the prize money and will be deducted by the fair.

e) All purebred animals must be registered in the exhibitor’s name on or before closing date for entries.

f) Each exhibitor must have available upon request by the committee:

g) Registration Papers of sheep in purebred classes 1-5 & Proof of liability insurance ($2,000,000) coverage. Failure to provide satisfactory documentation for any of the foregoing will immediately disqualify exhibitor from any further participation in the sheep show.

h) All exhibitors are asked to wear their show harnesses in the ring. Numbers will be priovided to exhibitors.

i) Sheep must be in the pens by 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

j) All group classes must be shown in order to receive prize money.

k) The following purebred breeds must be shown in Short Fleece (staple less than 1″ or 2.5 cm): Suffolk, Hampshire, Dorset,Texel and Southdown.

l) An exhibitor may show a maximum of 6 head/ breed and a maximum of 3 head/entry section for individual animals.

m) Any animal deemed unfit to show for health reasons may be removed at the discretion of the Sheep Committee.

n) Junior Exhibitors (non-4H members) showing in the OPEN class are subject to the $12 Fair Membership.

In order to comply with the Canadian Sheep Identification Program, all sheep and lambs must be tagged with the C.S.I.P. ear tag. Any animal without this tag will be barred from showing and must be removed from the exhibition building.

There will be up to four individual purebred breed classes and one A.O.B. class. All other breeds will show in the A.O.B. class. A second A.O.B. class may be added at the discretion of the Committee if there are insufficient numbers for four individual breeds.

Prizes (20% kept by the fair)

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

9th & all others

10th

$75

$60

$50

$40

$35

$30

$25

$20

$15

CLASSES:

Suffolk

Hampshire

Dorset

North Country Cheviot

Any Other Breed

Oxford

Southdown

Sections:

Ewe – Yearling 3rd pair of temporary incisors must be in place

Ewe – 1st pair of temporary incisors must be in place

Pair of Ewes – Animals must have been shown in Section 1 or 2 – No Entry Fee Required

Prizes
1st	2nd	3rd
$25.00	$15.00	$10.00

Ram – Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors must be in place

Ram – 1st pair of temporary incisors must be in place

Get-of-Sire

Born on property of exhibitor; group of 3 animals, full mouth milk teeth, by same sire

Animals may or may not have been shown in previous classes.

Breeder’s Flock

Bred & owned by exhibitor, group of 4 animals, both sexes represented

Each animal must have been shown in one of the previous classes. All animals must be of the same breed

Commercial Sheep (Crossbred or unregistered)

Sections:

1.	Ewe – "yearling" 3rd pair of temporary incisors must be inplace.
2.	Ewe – Lamb – 1st pair of temporary incisors must be in place.

JUNIOR SHEEP SHOW

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:30 am. Special Costume Class will be held at 1:00 pm

SPECIAL AWARDS

Rosettes will be awarded Champion and Reserve Champion Showperson

RULES

a) General Rules and Regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society apply. No Membership fee or entry fee required.

b) Participants may show in Class 1 OR 2 but not in both. Youth are encouraged to show their 4-H Project Lamb. Entry Sections 3-7 are open to all youth (4-H and non 4-H) and also open to Peewee Participants under 9 years of age.

Junior Sheep Show

Prizes
1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th
$20.00	$17.00	$15.00	$10.00	$5.00

Sections:

1.	Breeding ewe lamb, purebred or commercial. Lamb must be born Jan.1, 2025 or after. 4-H Project of participant or a peewee under 9 yrs old.
2.	Market, ewe lamb or wether lamb between 75 lbs and 110 lbs 4-H Project of participant or a peewee under 9 yrs old.
3.	Showmanship PEEWEE – up to and including 8 years old as of Jan 1, 2025
4.	Showmanship NOVICE – 9 to 11 years old as of Jan 1, 2025
5.	Showmanship JUNIOR – 12 to 15 years old as of January 1, 2025
6.	Showmanship SENIOR – 16 to 21 years old as of January 1, 2025
7.	Special Costume Class – You and Your Lamb Ewe and Your Lamb is a Special Costume Class held at 1:pm for youth 16 and under. Dress up both yourself and your lamb in coordinating costumes! Lambs should be shown on a halter. Judging is based on originality of costumes and coordination of exhibitor and lamb.

Persons with Disabilities

Class 15 – Persons with Disabilities

This category is open to any individual who is physically or developmentally challenged.

RULES

General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society apply.
Entry tags are available from the Fair Office (613-445-1742) or info@russellagriculturalsociety.com.
Entries can be made at https://www.assistexpo.ca/russellfair and will be accepted until Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
All exhibits must be tagged and numbered before coming into the arena. The Curling Club will open Wednesday, Aug. 14 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm and Thursday, Aug 15 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am for dropping off tagged exhibits.
No admission to the curling club while judging is in progress.
Exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor and shall contain the quantity as stated in the entry list.
Only one entry per exhibitor allowed in each numbered category.
NOTE for Pickup on Sunday Aug 17 the Exhibit area will be closed at 3:00 p.m. in order to disassemble the Exhibits. Exhibits then can be picked up between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Committee will not be responsible for any exhibits not picked up during this time.

Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

Classes:

1.	Article made with Lego
2.	Picture painted or colored (displayed on Bristol Board) must be drawn by exhibitor
3.	Decorate a Pet Rock
4.	Foot Creature, trace & cut out your foot print, decorate as a creature. You can use more than one foot cut out
5.	Create inukshuk with stones, rocks, pebbles, glued together. Not to exceed 12" x 12"
6.	Decorate your on clay flower pot.
7.	Animal craft using egg cartons

Super Gymkhana Western Games

FRIDAY, August 15, 2025

COMMITTEE: Emily McNulty 613-601-1228

This is a sport of patterned horse racing consisting of timed speed events designed to display precise, controlled actions and tight teamwork between horse and rider. The sport includes such events as pole bending where horse and mounted rider run a weaving or serpentine path around poles arranged in a line and barrel racing where the horse and rider attempt to complete a cloverleaf pattern around preset barrels in the fastest time.

ENTRY FEES:

Open (any age): $8 / class

Senior (19 yrs and older in current year): $8 / class

Youth (14-18 yrs in current year): $4 / class

Pee Wee/Leadline (13 yrs in current year): No Charge

RULES:

General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society and the Shilo Riding Club apply.
Proper Western attire consisting of a Western shirt with a collar (sleeveless shirts are not permitted), long pants, Western hat or helmet and Western boots with a minimum ½” tall heel are required for competition. Shirts must be buttoned while in the ring.
Helmets are mandatory for Leadline, Peewee, and youth riders and strongly encouraged for Senior.
All riders must sign a hold harmless agreement. Agreements for riders ages 18 years and under must be signed by a parent or guardian.
All entries must include $2,000,000 proof of liability insurance.
Although negative Coggins Test results are not required, it is strongly recommended that exhibitors have all horses fully vaccinated and Coggins tested for their protection and for that of others exhibitors.
A class will not be run if there are less than three (3) entries.
Interference or complaints to the judge will not be tolerated. Sportsmanlike conduct is always required.
Riders can only show a maximum of two (2) horses per class. Horses may only be entered once per event per class (Leadline excluded).
Time faults & penalties: Barrel, Pole and or Marker Knockdown: no time (N/T). A five (5) second penalty will be assessed if the helmet or hat is not on exhibitor for the entire time in the ring.
Warm up will take place prior to the start of the Leadline class. Leadline will start at 10:00 am.
If the parent/coach needs to be in the ring with the rider, he or she is required to be Leadline class. Leadline classes will be run on a shortened course.
If you enter early and need to make changes, please do so via e-mail. If you simply make another entry, the meaning or the message may not be understood.
Entries must be made online at www.assistexpo.ca/russellfair no later than August 13th at 11.59pm.
Gate Admission must be paid to enter grounds. Trailers must enter at the North Gate.

PRIZES:

Open/Senior (1D) – $50, $40, $30, $20, $10

Senior Classes (2D) – D1: $50, $40, $30 – D2: $20, $15, $10

Youth Classes (1D) – $25, $20, $15, $10, $5

Youth Classes (2D) – D1: $25, $20, $15 – D2: $10, $7.50, $5

PeeWee Classes – $10, $8, $6, $4, $2

Leadline – Ribbon

Peewee, Youth & Senior High Point – Belt Buckles

Notes:

Points will be awarded in PeeWee for Barrels, Dash, Keyhole.

Points will be awarded for Youth and Senior classes for Barrels, Dash, Keyhole, Flag and Pole Bending.

CLASSES:

Leadline (13 year and younger in current year)

Sections:

1.	Barrels
2.	Dash
3.	Keyhole

Peewee (13 years and younger in current year)

Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, 4th: $4, 5th: $2

Sections:

1.	Barrels
2.	Dash
3.	Keyhole

Youth (14-18 years in current year)

Sections:

1.	Barrels
2.	Dash
3.	Keyhole
4.	Flag
5.	Pole Bending

Senior (19 years and older in current year)

Sections:

1.	Barrels
2.	Dash
3.	Keyhole
4.	Flag
5.	Pole Bending

Open (any age) – TEAMS

Sections:

1.	TEAM – Relay
2.	TEAM – Pickup

Exhibitors

Categories will be Updated gradually, please Check to be sure the submission date is for the 2025 year!

CLASS 14A – 4H COMMERCIAL FEATURES

COMMITTEE

SPECIAL AWARDS

RULES

CLASS 14B 4-H Culinary Arts

CLASS 14C 4-H Handcrafts

CLASS 14D – 4H Posters

CLASS 14E 4H Exhibits

CLASS 9 – AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

COMMITTEE

RULES

CLASS 9A – JUNIOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

COMMITTEE

RULES

Agricultural Products – Junior Division

CLASS 13 – ANTIQUES

COMMITTEE

SPECIAL AWARDS

RULES

Antiques

CLASS 8 – COMMERCIAL FEATURES

COMMITTEE

SPECIAL AWARD: HANK STAAL MEMORIAL TROPHY

RULES

CLASS 10- CULINARY ARTS

COMMITTEE

SPECIAL AWARDS

RULES

Culinary Arts

Blueberry Lemon Coffee Cake (in a bundt pan)

Culinary Arts – Junior Division

CLASS 1 – Jersey Open Show

CLASS 7 – FIELD CROPS

COMMITTEE

Steve Bekkers 613-445-3284John Hickling

KEITH DUGDALE MEMORIAL TROPHY

RULES

CLASS 12 – FLOWERS

COMMITTEE

SPECIAL AWARDS

RULES

Hints to Exhibitors:

Flowers

CLASS 12A – JUNIOR FLOWERS

COMMITTEE

SPECIAL AWARDS

Flowers – Junior Division

CLASS 11 – HANDCRAFTS

COMMITTEE

SPECIAL PRIZES

SPECIAL AWARDS

RULES

Handcrafts

ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP QUILT COMPETITION

ELIGIBILITY, RULES AND REGULATIONS

GENERAL CONDITIONS

LOCAL FAIR COMPETITIONS

DISTRICT COMPETITIONS

O.A.A.S. CHAMPIONSHIP QUILT COMPETITION

CLASS 11A- JUNIOR HANDCRAFTS

COMMITTEE

SPECIAL AWARDS

RULES

Handcrafts – Junior Division

OPEN SHEEP SHOW

SPECIAL AWARDS

RULES

CLASSES:

Suffolk

Hampshire

Dorset

North Country Cheviot

Any Other Breed

Oxford

Southdown

Commercial Sheep (Crossbred or unregistered)

JUNIOR SHEEP SHOW

RULES

Categories will be Updated gradually,
please Check to be sure the submission date is for the 2025 year!

Steve Bekkers 613-445-3284
John Hickling