Est. 1859
The Comber Fair

Culinary Arts

CANNING (Class 44)
Committee: Betty Wright, Kim Knight, Laura Roy, Monica Taylor – 519-825-7283

RULES: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

  • All canned goods are to be put in sealed, STERILIZED, PINT jars. Rings must be LOOSENED and jars wiped clean at time of entry. Attach exhibitor’s tab with an elastic.
  • Jams and jellies to be in small STERILIZED jars. If wax is used to seal jar, DO NOT REMOVE WAX.
  • Exhibits must be in Agricultural Building by 8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 10th and removed between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 13th, 2023.

Prizes: 1st $5.00; 2nd $4.00; 3rd $3.00

FIRST PLACE SPECIALS – $5.00 to each first-place winner

$50.00 Gift Certificate “Most points in Canning”

Donated by Bruce & Betty Lou Nussey

*2 Rosettes to be awarded at Judges’ discretion.

Sections:

FRUITS

1.  Peaches (halved)

2.  Any variety not listed – named

JAMS & JELLIES

3. Strawberry jam

4. Raspberry jam

5. Cherry jam

6. Jam – any variety – named

7. Jelly – any variety – named

8. Freezer jam – any variety – named

PICKLES & RELISHES

9. Dill pickles

10. Red beet pickles

11. Sweet pickles

12. Canned Tomatoes

13. Corn relish

14. Bread & Butter Pickles

15.  Any other variety – named

BAKING (CLASS 45)

Committee: Betty Wright, Kim Knight, Laura Roy, Monica Taylor – 519-825-7283

RULES: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

  • All entries to be submitted in clear plastic bags, EXCEPT pies & cakes.
  • No half loaves; small loaves preferred, in clear plastic bags.
  • No mixes, and NO ready-made pie or tart shells.
  • Pies – tin foil plates preferred.
  • Cookies, tarts or squares – 3 on a SMALL, disposable plate.
  • Exhibits must be in Agricultural Building by 8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 4th and removed between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 7th, 2022.

Prizes:1st $5.00; 2nd $3.00; 3rd $2.00
$50.00 Gift Certificate “Most points in Baking”

Donated by Elaine McLean
*6 rosettes to be awarded at Judges’ discretion.

Sections:

BREADS

1.  Whole wheat bread – must be at least 60% whole wheat

2.  Bread machine white bread

3.  Zucchini pineapple loaf

4.  Banana nut loaf

5.  Lemon poppyseed loaf

6.  Cinnamon buns (3)

7.  Sugar-free muffins – any variety – named, (3) wrappers removed

COOKIES & SQUARES

8. Brownies, no nuts, with icing

9. Chocolate chip cookies

10. Oatmeal cookies – must use the recipe provided below:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Cream 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar. Add 1 egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla, mix, then add 1-1/2 cup oats, 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon baking powder. Mix until just combined. Drop rounded mounds on ungreased cookie sheet, then flatten with a fork or glass. Bake approximately 9 to 12 minutes.

11. Date squares

12. Unbaked squares

CAKES

13. Pineapple Upside Down Cake

14. Carrot cake

15. Banana cake

16. Bundt cake – any variety

TARTS

17. Butter tarts with nuts & raisins

18. Coconut tarts

19. Any other variety – named

PIES

20. Banana Cream pie

21. Pumpkin pie

22. Chocolate Cream pie

23. Any other variety – named

**Following judging, all pie entries will be donated to the Fair Board.**

SPECIAL ENTRIES – No points will be awarded for these entries.

Reaume Heating & Cooling Special – Apple Pie – First Prize: $30.00; 2nd $12.50; 3rd $7.50 

 Jim & Betty Wright Special – Chocolate Cake – First Prize: $30.00; 2nd $12.50; 3rd $7.50

Royal Canadian Legion – Peach Pie – First Prize $30.00; 2nd: $12.50; 3rd: $7.50

The Roy Family Special – Lemon Meringue Pie – First Prize: $30.00; 2nd $12.50; 3rd $7.50

Tim & Sherry Rowsom Special – Strawberry Rhubarb Pie – First Prize $30.00; 2nd $12.50; 3rd $7.50.

The Roy Family Special – Blueberry Pie – First Prize $30.00; 2nd: $12.50; 3rd: $7.50

Comber Agricultural Society Special – Pecan Pie – First Prize $30.00; 2nd: $12.50; 3rd: $7.50

Specials for Baking – Class 45

FIRST PLACE SPECIALS – $5.00 each – Sections 1, 3–11, 16–18
CHAMPION PLACE SPECIALS – $10.00 each – Sections 12–15, 19–23

MEN’S BAKING (CLASS 47)
Committee: Betty Wright, Kim Knight, Laura Roy, Monica Taylor – 519-825-7283

RULES: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

  • All entries to be submitted in clear plastic bags, EXCEPT cakes.

  • No cake or brownie mixes allowed.

  • Brownies are to be presented 3 on a SMALL, disposable plate.

  • Exhibits must be in Community Hall by 8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 4th, 2022 and removed between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 7th, 2022.

Prizes: 1st $7.50; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $4.00

First Place Specials: $5.00 each
Trophy “Most points in Men’s Baking”

Donated by William Pearson
* 1 Rosette to be awarded at Judges’ discretion

Sections:

  1. White bread
  2. Raisin Butter Tarts, 3 on a small plate
  3. 3 muffins, any Fruit Flavour
  4. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie

 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BAKING (CLASS 93)

Committee: Betty Wright, Kim Knight, Laura Roy, Monica Taylor 519 825-7283

RULES: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

  1. All entries to be displayed on SMALL, paper plates, in clear PLASTIC BAGS.
  2. All cookies and cupcakes - 3 on a SMALL, disposable plate.
  3. Exhibits must be in Agricultural Building by 8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 10th, 2023 and removed between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 13th, 2023.

Prizes: 1st $6.00; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $4.00

First Place Specials: $5.00 each

Trophy: “Most Points in Elementary School Baking”

Donated by Reaume Funeral Home

*2 Rosettes to be awarded at Judges’ discretion.

Sections:

1. Chocolate Chip Cookies

2. Peanut Butter Cookies

3. Blueberry Muffin (2) wrappers removed

4. Decorated cupcakes (2) wrappers removed

5. Rice Krispie Squares sculpture

6. Candy Kabobs (3) judged on appearance

7. Healthy after school snack – (3) on small plate

8. Brownies (3) iced, no nuts

HIGH SCHOOL BAKING (CLASS 46)

Committee: Betty Wright, Kim Knight, Laura Roy, Monica Taylor 519 825-7283

RULES: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

  1. Entries to be displayed on small, paper plates, in clear PLASTIC BAGS
  2. All cookies – 3 on a SMALL disposable plate.
  3. Exhibits must be in Agricultural Building by 8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 10th, 2023 and removed between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 13th, 2023.

Prizes: 1st $6.00; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $4.00

First Place Specials: $5.00 each

Trophy: “Most Points in High School Baking”

Donated by Peachland Rebekah Lodge No. 45

* 2 rosettes to be awarded at Judges’ discretion.

Sections:

  1. Brownies
  2. Cookies, any variety (think outside the box and don’t be afraid to be different)
  3. No bake energy bites - any variety, 3 small on a plate
  4. Donuts – any variety, 3 on a small plate