COMMITTEE: Judi Meadows 519-463-5463
ALL entries must be completed online or on printed forms filled out and signed by the exhibitor. Register your entries anytime between August 16 to midnight, Sunday, September 14. Printed forms must be received by midnight Sunday, September 14.
IMPORTANT DATES:
ENTRIES CLOSE midnight Sunday, September 14, 2025.
BRING EXHIBITS on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 between 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm to the Exhibit Hall at the fairgrounds. White entry tags to be attached before bringing items to the fairgrounds.
REMOVE EXHIBITS on Sunday, September 21, 2025 between 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Prize money cheques to be picked up at this time.
RULES
- ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE THE WORK OF THE EXHIBITOR AND MUST HAVE BEEN DONE IN THE LAST 2 YEARS.
- Exhibits must not have been entered before at Drumbo Fair.
- Judges of this class are authorized by the directors of the Society to disqualify all old, soiled and defaced work, and instructed to award prizes to new and up-to-date work. In case of no competition, unless the work is worthy, the prize money will be withheld.
- All pictures must be ready to hang.
- Organizations Showing a Display Must Enter in the Open Classes.
- Attach entry tags to entries.
CHRISTMAS - Section "CH"
Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2
Most Points in Christmas: $15 & Rosette by Linda Baker in memory of Dennis Baker to the exhibitor with most points.
Classes:
- Christmas apron
- Lantern decorated for Christmas
- Christmas wreath, any materials, ready to hang
- Christmas stocking
- Christmas ornaments, 2 decorative, ready to hang
- Handmade Christmas figure. Not to exceed 15" tall
- Wooden sign, Christmas/Winter theme
- Snowflake, any medium
- Christmas cushion
- Santa or Snowman
COMMUNITY OUTREACH - Section "CO"
All entries will be donated to appropriate agencies.
Prizes: Classes 1, 2 &3: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4, all others $3. Classes 4, 5, 6 & 7: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6, others $4. 1st place entries in classes 1 to 5 also receive a $25 Len's Mill Store Gift Card.
Classes:
- Chemo Hat - Use vibrant colours, pattern of your choice. All entries donated to Woodstock Hospital, Chemo Unit. Sponsored in memory of Joyce Strickler.
- Preemie Cap - Entries donated to local hospital. Sponsored in memory of Joyce Strickler.
- Preemie blanket - Approximately 32"x32". Entries donated to local hospital. Sponsored in memory of Joyce Strickler.
- Wheelchair Quilt - Entries donated to Woodingford Lodge, Woodstock. Sponsored by Jackie Rodger.
- Fidget Quilt. Maximum size 144" measured on the perimeter. Quilt to be square. Include different textures such as fake fur, satin, zip - Entries donated to Oxford County residents living with dementia & Alzheimer diseases. Sponsored in memory of Joyce Strickler.
- "Welcome Basket or Box" - filled with non-perishable items. Entries donated to Domestic Abuse Services, Oxford (DASO)Sponsored in memory of Jean Shoemaker by her family.
- Colourful or brightly decorated basket, box or bag filled with peanut free, school appropriate snacks/drinks. Entries donated to Helping Hands Blandford-Blenheim Foodbank. Sponsored by Donbar Farms Ltd., Doug and Beth McRuer.
CRAFTS & HOBBIES - Section "CR"
Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2
Most Points: Exhibitor with most points in Crafts & Hobbies receives a $25 Len's Mill Store Gift Card.
Classes:
- Eye catching outside door decoration, not to exceed 24" overall, ready to hang.
- Wooden article, not to exceed 18"
- Windchime
- Handmade mask
- Pottery item, maximum size 12"
- Hand painted ceramic item
- Handmade baby shower gift, not clothing, maximum size 15" overall
- Rope bow
- Two items for a bazaar, complementary, but not identical
- Handmade greeting card
- Greeting card incorporating hand stitching
- Display of 15 buttons in DAS colours - gold, green & burgundy mounted on 8.5x11" backing
- Functional kitchen article(s)
- Handmade pincushion.
- Découpaged item
- Useful article made from recycled fabric
- Bookmark, any technique
- Decor for a child's room
- Handmade fabric stuffie, maximum 20"
- Clay flowerpot decorated
- Diamond art
- "Next Big Craft" winning entry becomes a class for 2026
- Family memory board, minimum of 5 pictures, maximum size 11" x 17"
- Junk Journal, maximum size 8.5" x 11"
NEEDLEWORK - Section "NE"
Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2
KNITTING & CROCHETING - ADULT ITEMS
- Lady's sweater - any style
- Man's sweater - any style
- Shawl
- Scarf - for a man
- Slippers
- Socks using self-striping yarn
- Toque
- Any other item not listed above
KNITTING & CROCHETING - INFANT & CHILDREN ITEMS
- Infant's 2-piece set
- Receiving blanket
- Sweater - any style
- Slippers
- Stuffie
MISCELLANEOUS NEEDLEWORK
- Article of hand embroidery
- Hand counted cross stitch picture, ready to hang
- Article of hand counted cross stitch. NOT a picture.
- Felted item
- Macrame item
- Woven article - your choice, not a rug
- Woven rug
- Hand Hooked Article, not a rug
- Hand Hooked Rug
Most Points: by Len's Mill Store - $25 Gift Card and rosette.
"JUDGE'S CHOICE" - Most Creative knitted or crocheted item (classes 1-13) - by Mary Maxim Ltd. - $25 Gift Card & Rosette.
QUILTING - Section "QU"
RULES for all quilting classes
- Attach entry tag with safety pin
- Machine quilting may be long or short arm
- Quilts will be disqualified should measurement sizes not be followed.
Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3 (note exceptions)
QUILTS
RULES for classes 1-5 only
- Quilts may be made by 2 people
- Minimum perimeter size is 260"
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6
Classes:
- Quilt, machine pieced, hand quilted
- Quilt, machine pieced, machine quilted
- Jelly roll quilt, machine pieced, machine quilted
- Three - yard quilt, machine pieced, machine quilted
- Quilt, any other kind
Best Quilt in classes 1-5: Exhibitor receives a $25 Len's Mill Store Gift Card
Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
WALL HANGINGS
Maximum size 192" measured on the perimeter
- Pieced, machine quilted, ready to hang
MINIATURE QUILTS
Maximum size 64" measured on the perimeter
- Quilt, machine or hand quilted
BABY QUILTS
Minimum size 140" measured on the perimeter
- Flannel quilt, machine pieced, machine quilted
- Pre-printed panel, machine quilted
- Pieced and/or appliqued, hand quilted
- Pieced and/or appliqued, machine quilted
CHILD QUILTS
Maximum size 240" measured on the perimeter
- Quilt, machine or hand quilted
LAP QUILTS
Minimum of 160" to maximum of 260" measured on the perimeter
- Hand quilted
- Machine quilted
FIRST QUILT
- My first quilt, machine or hand quilted any size
ART QUILTS
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6
- Wall hanging, original composition under perimeter 100"
- Wall hanging, original composition over perimeter 100"
- Wall hanging fused or raw edge appliqué, commercial pattern may be used
QUILT CORNER
- Doll quilt
- Table runner
- Quilt block of a present project, under 15"
- Jacket
- Placemats - 2
- Potholders - 2
- Project bag with vinyl front panel
OAAS QUILT COMPETITION
Minimum size of 324" measured on the perimeter
Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10
- Hand quilted quilt solely made and hand quilted by exhibitor. Attach name of pattern. Winning quilt will proceed to District competition in November.
- Machine quilted quilt solely made and quilted by exhibitor (using long or short arm machine). Quilt may be square, rectangle, etc. and must have visible machine quilting. Attach name of pattern. Winning quilt will proceed to District competition in November.
Most Points: Exhibitor with most points in Quilting receives a $25 Len's Mill Store Gift Card and rosette.
SENIORS (55+) - Section "SE"
Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2
Classes
- Baby afghan, knitted or crocheted
- Slippers or bed socks, knitted or crocheted
- Winter hat or toque, knitted or crocheted
- Mittens
- Shawl, any size, knitted or crocheted
- Photo (mounted) of yourself taken in childhood. Include a handwritten description about the photo.
- Mug rug for just a mug, up to 6"
- Wearable item suitable for a bazaar.
- Non wearable item suitable for a bazaar
- Handmade toy suitable for a grandchild
- Article for a baby shower, handmade
- Fall centrepiece. No living material such as leaves, flowers, etc.
- Decorative painting on any surface using any medium
- Acrylic painting your choice of subject
- Water colour your choice of subject
Most Points: Exhibitor with most points in Seniors (55+) receives a $25 Len's Mill Store Gift Card and Rosette.
SEWING - Section "SW"
Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2
Most Points: $25 Mary Maxim Ltd. Gift Card to the exhibitor with most points in Clothing and a Rosette.
Classes:
REPURPOSED AND UP-CYCLED
- Cat bed
- Dog bed
- Dog's coat
ADULT'S CLOTHING
- Kitchen bib apron
- Nightgown
- Hoodie
- PJ bottoms
- Vest
- Article of clothing otherwise not listed
CHILDREN'S CLOTHING
- Dress
- PJ bottoms
- Apron
- Article of clothing suitable for a child (6-12 years)
- Article of clothing suitable for a child (0-5 years)
- Article of clothing otherwise not listed
MISCELLANEOUS SEWING
- Casserole warmer tote
- Two fabric gift bags - for two different occasions
- Pair of placemats
- Placemat for a child - 1
- Table runner
- Handbag, purse or backpack
- Bookbag
- Blanket for a doll, maximum 16" x 26"
- Bowl cozy
- Cloth popcorn bag
DISPLAYS - Section "DI"
Prizes: $25 each display
Classes:
- Organization's Display - 4' maximum. Tell us about your organization, what you do in the community. Include name of organization. Must also enter in the Open Classes.
- Youth Organization Display - Open to youth organizations in Blandford-Blenheim Township or townships bordering same. Include name of club.
4-H - Section "4H"
All current youth members with Oxford 4-H may enter. No membership required.
Sponsored by Oxford County 4-H Association
Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10, 4th: $8, 5th: $5
Class:
- Create 3 different thank you cards for 4-H, leave inside blank, no larger than 4" x 6". Include on the cover something representing 4-H. Cards will be retained by Oxford 4-H to thank 4-H hosts, guests or sponsors.