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​Section A

Garden Produce



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Judged on quality, form, condition, and overall appeal.

Be sure to enter exactly the number of vegetable specified or the entry will be disqualified.

13 yrs - Adult

Class

1.   Potatoes, any variety, white or yellow (5)

2.   Potatoes, variety, red (5)

3.   Beans, yellow w/ stems (5)

4.   Beans, green w/ stems (5)

5.   Carrots, long w/ 1" tops (5)

6.   Carrots, short, not to exceed 4"w/ ½" tops (5)

7.   Beets, globular w/ ½" tops (3)

8.   Beets, tubular w/ ½" tops (3)

9.   Onions, large cooking w/ skin (3)

10. Garlic, bulbs (5)

11. Tomatoes, ripe w/ stem, singles (3)

12. Tomatoes, green w/ stem, singles (3)

13. Tomatoes, miniature on vine (5)

14. Peppers, green bell w/ stem (2)

15. Peppers, other colour w/ stem (2)

16. Peppers, hot w/ stem (2)

17. Squash, zucchini green (1)

18. Squash, other variety (1)

19. Cabbage, summer (1)

20. Cabbage, winter (1)

21. Cabbage, red (1)

22. Corn, cobs (2)

23. Cucumbers, table (2)

24. Cucumbers, pickling (5)

25. Herbs, fresh green, 3 different kinds

26. Apples, w/ stem (3)

27. Heritage Tomatoes (3)

28. Other, vegetable or fruit (3)



12 Yrs & Under

Class​

29. Carrots, any variety w/ ½" tops (3)

30. Zucchini (1)

31. Pumpkin (1)

32. Vegetable, sculpture, 3 different kinds    

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Most Weird & Wonderful Vegetables  
Open to all Ages

Class

33. ​Most Unusual Vegetables

34. Largest Vegetable, to be judged on size not weight

35. Vegetable Art

 

 

 

In support of local gardeners and their efforts the Kimberley Garden Club is awarding $30.00 for most ribbons in 13 yrs - adult Garden Produce

category and $20.00 for 12 & under. 

 

The Cranbrook Garden Club is awarding a $50.00 for the "Peoples Choice" in the Garden Produce category.

 Be sure to pick up a ballot at the Fair and vote for your favourite garden entry!

 

 

Every Year the Kootenay Country Fair auctions off entries that are generously donated.

If you would like to donate your excess produce, flowers, baking or jam & jellies it will be greatly appreciated.

If your interested in picking up some of these items be sure to be ready to bid at 4:30 p.m. at the Opera House!

Section C

Cut Flowers



Judged on form, stem and foliage, colour, size, and condition.

 

Be sure to enter the exact number of flowers specified or the entry will be disqualified.



13 yrs - Adult

Class

​1.   Gladiolus, single, 1 spike

2.   Aster, dwarf (4)

3.   Snapdragons (6) 

4.   Daisies, any type (6)

5.   Dahlias, bloom under 5" (1)

6.   Dahlias, single bloom over 5" (1)

7.   Marigolds, small (5)                                

​8.   Pansies, large mixed (6)

9.   Petunias, double (5)

10. Petunias, single, 5 blooms

11. Sweet Peas, 6 stems

12. Rose, single 

13. Rose, bouquet

14. Nasturtium, bouquet

15. Sunflowers, giant (1)

16. Sunflowers, bouquet

17. Cut Flowers, annual mix, bouquet

18. Cut Flowers, perennial mix, bouquet

19. Cut Flowers, annual / perennial mix, bouquet

20. Hanging Basket, annual mix

21. Dried Flowers, this year's arrangement

22. Patio Planter

23. Other



Potted Plants

Class

24. African Violet, flowering

25. Cactus                   

26. Begonia, any variety

27. Geranium, first year

28. Bonsai

29. Other



12 Yrs & Under

Class

30. Mixed Flowers, bouquet

31. Sunflower (1)

32. Terrarium

 

In support of local gardeners and their efforts the Kimberley Garden Club is awarding $30.00 for most ribbons in 13 yrs - adult Cut Flowers 

category and $20.00 for 12 & under. 

 

The Cranbrook Garden Club is awarding a $50.00 for the "Peoples Choice" in the Cut Flowers category.

 Be sure to pick up a ballot at the Fair and vote for your favourite garden entry!

Section D

Adult Home Baking



Baking will be judged on appearance, texture and taste



Note: Pies must be in a clear glass dish and both the crust and the filling must be homemade

Adult

Class

1.   Bread, white, 1 loaf

2.   Bread, brown, 1 loaf

3.   Bread, machine made, 1 loaf

4.   Bread, Sourdough, 1 loaf

5.   Baking Powder Biscuits (4)

6.   Dinner Buns, white or brown (6)

7.   Cinnamon Buns (6)

8.   Quick Bread, 1 loaf

9.   Loaf, made with vegetable (1)

10.   Loaf, made with fruit (1)

11. Muffins, bran, plain (4)

12. Muffins, bran, w/ raisins (4)

13. Muffins, other, one flavour (4)

14. Pie, fruit (1)

15. Pie, lemon meringue (1)

16. Pie, other (1)

​17. Cupcakes (4)

18. Butter Tarts (4)

19. Cake, decorated (1)

20. Cake, chiffon (1)

21. Cake, layer, iced (1)

22. Cheesecake, any type (1)

23. Brownies, chocolate (4)

24. Squares, fruit or other (4)

25. Cookies, peanut butter (4)

26. Cookies, oatmeal (4)

27. Cookies, chocolate chip (4)

28. Cookies, other (4)

29. Ethnic Baking (4)

30. Gluten Free (1)

31. Other (4)

* Pies must be in a clear dish & both crust and filling must be homemade.​

Section E

Junior Home Baking



Baking will be judged on appearance, texture and taste



12 Years & Under

​Class

1.  Cupcakes, decorated (4)

2.  Cookies, any kind (4)

3.  Squares, any kind (4)

4.  Gluten Free, any kind (4)

7 to 12 Years

​Class

5.  Cupcakes, decorated (4)

6.  Cookies, any kind (4)

7.  Squares, any kind (4)

8.  Gluten Free, any kind (4)



13 to 16 Years

Class

9.  Cookies, any kind (4)

10. Squares, plain or iced (4)

11. Cake, plain or iced (1)

12. Cupcakes, decorated (4)

13. Cake, decorated (1)

14. Gluten Free, any kind (4)

  

Best Decorated Giant Cookie

Maximum 12" in diameter, it must all be edible

Class

15. 6 Years & Under (1)

16. 7-12 Years (1)

17. 13-16 Years (1)





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