JUNIOR SCHOOL FAIR OCTOBER 7 & 8, 2022
ALL EXHIBITS TO BE ENTERED ON WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5TH BETWEEN 4 – 8 P.M.
Flos Agricultural Society gratefully acknowledges the support and co-operation of area schools and their staff and Administrators.
Management Committee: Linda Murray, Doreen Turner, Kathy Daniels, Lana Spence
Livestock Committee: Doug Ritchie
Rules and Regulations
- Competition in the Elmvale Junior School Fair is open to elementary and high school students, as well as those children receiv- ing home instruction in our
- The grade the pupil is in, when the proj- ect is completed will determine the class in which it is to be
- All exhibits must be the property of the student
- Articles exhibited in any previous year will not be awarded a
- Pupils must not make more than one entry in any one
- All student exhibits should be in place by Wednesday 5 at 8 pm. Teachers must arrange their school displays by 8 pm Wednesday, October 5. Livestock should be on the grounds by 10 am Fri- day, October 7, and removed at 4:30 pm.
- Special Junior Fair tags will be given to teachers prior to the Fair, and will also be available after 1 at:
- Springwater Public Library in Elmvale, and Superior Facility Services, 8 Yonge S., Elmvale
- by emailing info@elmvalefallfair.com
- by calling 705-527-1899
- at the Fair Office on October
- If you are in school, please be sure to put your Name, your School and Teacher’s name on your Home-schooled or Pre-school youth must include a home phone number on your tag. NO NAME – NO MONEY!!!!!
- Exhibits, except livestock, not to be removed until 4:30 pm Saturday Oc- tober 8, 2022, but must be removed by 5 pm. Any leftover craft items will be returned to the school the followingweek. Vegetables left will be given to the Food Bank and all other perishable items will be disposed of, if not picked up. Flos Agricultural Society is not responsible for lost articles.
- Anyone found guilty of willfully breaking the rules of the Fair will forfeit all prize money
- Plates will be supplied for Exhibitor should supply disposable plates for all baking entries.
- Home Instructors: In all categories that are pre-judged by classroom teachers, which include Classes 134 – 170, entries must be in the hands of Murray 705- 322- 5067 by 5 pm, Friday, Sept 30, 2022. Please include a telephone number. They will be pre-judged by a committee – best 3 for all Printing and Writing categories (representation by population).
13. RIBBONS WILL BE GIVEN TO FIRST,
SECOND & THIRD prize in all judged categories. Stickers will be placed on all other winning entries.
- PRIZE MONEY will be sent to the schools by 1, 2022, unless other- wise arranged.
ANNOUNCEMENT TO PARENTS: Parents
are urged to allow the children to do the work and preparations of the exhibits with- out assistance. Encourage them in every way, but remember that every bit of work you do for them helps to defeat the object of the Junior School Fair.
Want to Help Out?
We could use someone, just like you! We are always looking for supporters and volunteers. Whether you can spare an hour, a day, or a week of your time, we would love to have you on our team. Any age, any background. Your talents will always be appreciated.
Flowers
PLEASE NOTE: Please be sure to have ade- quate water in your containers. NO artificial items permitted.
OPEN TO CHILDREN GRADE 12 & UNDER
- Largest Sunflower head, stem removed, displayed on a plate
- Cosmos, 5 stems with foliage
- Marigolds, 5 blooms, long stems with foliage
- Mums, 3 stems with foliage
- MARLENE TINNEY SPECIAL: Petunias,single, 5 sprays
- Rose, 1 stem, any variety
- Rose, 1 bloom, floating with its own leaf
- Single Dahlia bloom
- Small Sunflower, 3 stems, any variety
- Sedum, 3 stems
- Hydrangea, 1 stem
- Geranium, 1 perfect bloom with foliage
- 1 Hosta leaf
- Recycle– an arrangement of Fresh flow- ers in a Tim Horton’s container
- Collection of foliages from your gar- den/ flower bed, minimum 3 varieties, arranged in a DO NOT use foliage from trees
- Collection of 3 or more varieties of gar- den flowers, attractively arranged
JK TO GRADE 4
- An arrangement of natural foliage and wild flowers, in a tin can
- A Flower Pie: in a foil pie plate filled with moist sand, decorate with flower blooms & some foliage
GRADE 5 – 8
- An arrangement of assorted marigolds
- A Fairy Garden (Google it!) Using live plants and/or flowers, create a minia- ture fairy garden
Fruits, Vegetables & Grains
- 3 round Beets
- 3 Carrots
- Longest Carrot
- 3 Table Cucumbers
- Fattest Cucumber
- 1 Zucchini
- 3 Cooking Onions
- 5 Potatoes, named variety
- Potato with the most eyes
- 1 Pie Pumpkin
- 1 Squash, any other kind, named
- 1 Pepper Squash
- 1 Butternut Squash
- 3 Ornamental gourds OR mini pumpkins
- 3 Ripe Tomatoes, stems left on
- 5 Cherry Tomatoes, ripe
- 3 Green Tomatoes, stems left on
- 5 Cherry Tomatoes, green
- 5 Grape Tomatoes
- 1 Odd -Shaped Vegetable, not decorated
- 5 Apples, named variety
- 6 vegetables seeds, mounted, labeled & displayed
- Longest ear of corn
- GR 1 – 4 : A Collection of 5 different Ontario vegetables, named
- GR 5 – 8 : Pickling Vegetables: 3 each of 4 different vegetables that can be pickled, suitably displayed
- 3 cobs of Indian corn, husks pulled back and tied
- 1 Litre Barley
- 1 Litre Oats
- 1 Litre Wheat
- I Litre Soybeans
- 3 Ears Yellow, Grain Corn
- 3 Stalks Ensilage Corn
- Tallest corn stalk, roots removed
- Silage Corn, in 1 litre zip-lock bag
- 5 mixed hay, 1st cut, 2022 crop, dis- played in a clear bag
- 5 mixed hay, 2nd cut, 2022 crop, displayed in a clear bag
Crafts and Hobbies
PRIZES OFFERED IN SECTIONS 57-121:
1st – $3 | 2nd – $2.50 | 3rd – $2
NOTE: Please put a contact phone number on the back of entry tags for classes 57-61
PRESCHOOLERS, as of Sept 30, 2022
- Trace your foot on 22cm x 28 cm paper (8.5”x11”) & decorate
- Finger paint a picture of a sheep on 22cm x 28cm paper (8.5”x11”)
- A collection of stickers of your favourite Disney characters, mounted, 22 cm x 28 cm (8.5” x 11”)
- Glue buttons on a 6” paper plate, to look like a face
- Using an egg carton, make a caterpillar
JK, SK AND GRADE 1 as of Sept 30, 2022
- Decorate 3 hard boiled eggs, any me- dia, display in half an egg carton
- Glue pasta and/or cereal on paper, cre- ating a picture of a house, 22cm x 28cm (8.5” x 11”)
- Create a colourful, repeat pattern, using buttons glued on a white paper, 22cm x 28cm (8.5” x 11”)
- Make a bouquet of flowers, using egg carton(s), displayed in a decorated soup can
- Make a picture of a flower, using bingo daubers, on white paper 22cm x 28cm (8.5” x 11”)
- Make a pipe cleaner animal, 30 pipe cleaners
- Make a character, using a tea
- Make a collage of farm animals by cut- ting pictures from magazines, on 22 cm x 28 cm (8.5” x 11”) paper
- Make a picture of a birthday hat, out of various seeds glued to a 22 cm x 28 cm (8.5” x 11”) sheet of paper
- Decorate a small gift bag – theme
“Birthday”
- Decorate a toothbrush
- Decorate a pine cone
- Create a picture of a farm animal using cotton balls, on 22cm x 28cm (8.5” x 11”) construction paper
- Using a potato as the body, create a “Per- son”, decorated with any media, display on a large paper plate
- Create a picture by gluing natural materi- als that you find outside (i.e. sticks, moss, leaves) on paper, 30 cm x 45 cm (12” x 18”)
GRADE 2 & 3 as of Sept 30, 2022
- Create a dog house for Sparky, the Fire Dog, using Popsicle Display on a paper plate, max. base 15 cm x 15 cm (6” x 6”)
- Draw & colour a picture that shows all 4 seasons, 22cm x 28 cm (8.5” x 11”)
- Make an insect (i.e. dragonfly, butterfly) out of coffee filters
- Decorate an old pair of sunglasses
- Decorate a light bulb, securely fasten to paper plate
- Create a crown out of Bristol board, decorate
- Create a “Pencil Holder” from 1 empty can (i.e. soup) and Popsicle sticks, deco- rate by gluing or taping decorations
- Decorate a Tennis Ball as a Farm Animal
- Make a set of binoculars using empty toi- let paper Decorate using any media.
- Create a penguin, using a water bottle, decorated
- Cut out & glue pictures of your 5 favorite animals, label each, on 22cm x 28cm (8.5” x 11”) paper
- Draw a picture of fireworks, can use ad- ditional materials, e. glitter, sequins, max. 22 cm x 28 cm (8.5” x 11”)
- Spell your first name with 3 different kinds of seeds, glued to 22cm x 28cm (8.5”x11”) construction paper
- Decorated SQUASH, NOT carved, 20 cm x 25 cm (8” x 10”)
- Using a potato as the body, create a Per- son, decorated with any media, display on a large paper plate
GRADE 4 & 5, as of Sept 30, 2022
- Decorate a Flip Flop, “ Winter ” theme
- Decorate a straw hat, “Birthday” theme
- Decorate a ball cap, by gluing natural materials onto it
- Create a winter scene using an 8” paper plate and cotton balls
- Make a “Longhouse” using natural ma- terials, on a firm base, 10” in any direction
- Make an edible bracelet (string must be edible too)
- Make a wagon, using different shapes of Display on a small paper plate
- Create a pair of tissue box slippers
- Make a rocket ship, must be freestand- ing, 12” or 30 cm tall
- Create a Summer beach Scene, in a glass jar
- Draw & label 5 different pioneer farm tools on 22cm x 28cm (8.5” x 11”) paper
- Make a cereal box robot, must be free-standing, 45 cm (18”) tall
- Create a dog house for Sparky, the Fire Dog, using Popsicle sticks, display on a paper plate, base 15 cm x 15 cm (6” x 6”)
- Decorated SQUASH,NOT carved, 30 cm x 35 cm (12” x 15”)
- Using a potato as the body, create a Person, decorated with any media, display on a large paper plate
GRADE 6 – 8 as of Sept 30, 2022
- Make a collage of hockey related pic- tures, 22cm x 28cm (8.5” x 11”)
- Create & illustrate a pre-school Theme ”Fun at the Fair”. Must have 6 pages, including a title page. Use 22cm x 28cm (8.5”x11”) paper.
- Welcome Stone, painted, for a front entrance, 6” in any direction
- Design a map for a treasure hunt, complete with directions, on 22cm x 28cm (8.5”x11”) paper
- Make a bridge using Popsicle Max 23cm in any direction. Display on a sturdy base.
- Create a Halloween themed word search puzzle. Use 12 October related words, free hand. NO COMPUTER AID. 28 cm x 44 cm (11” x 17”)
- Using a potato as the body, create a Person, decorate with any media, display on a large paper plate
- Using small twigs and pebbles, create a miniature campfire pit, on a solid base, 22 cm in any direction
- A “Three Little Pigs” stick house made from pretzels, display on a large paper plate
- Create a Summer beach scene, in a glass jar
- Decorated SQUASH,NOT carved, 30 cm x 35 cm (12” x 15”)
- Create an eggshell mosaic on 22 cm x 28 cm (8.5” x 11”) white paper
- Decorate a can as a Unicorn, accesso- ries permitted
- Sketch & color a picture of a totem pole, on 22cm x 28cm (8.5” x 11”) paper
- Create a goalie net, using Popsicle sticks & Display on a paper plate.
Centre Flos Womens’ Institute – SPECIAL
PRIZES OFFERED IN SECTIONS 122 – 124:
1st – $5 | 2nd – $3 | 3rd – $2
GRADE 6 – 8 as of Sept 30, 2022
- Create a picture, using acrylic paint on a canvas board, 28 cm x 44 cm (11” x 17”)
- Draw a vase of flowers, using pencil crayons, 22cm x 28cm ( 8 ½” x 11”)
- Sketch a farm animal in charcoal or pencil 22 cm x 28 cm (8½” x 11” )
LEGO – SPECIAL BY CORONATION MASONIC LODGE (Sections 125-126)
PRIZES: 1st – $6 | 2nd – $4 | 3rd – $3
(These will be securely displayed)
Create a farm scene, including people and/ or animals, WITHIN A SHOE BOX. Cover with saran wrap. Scenery may be non-Lego
i.e. paint, paper & twigs. Max. 28 cm (11”) tall. Must use at least 150 Lego pieces. No kits please.
- JK – GR 2 ONLY
- GR 3 – 6 ONLY
BMR Pro – SPECIAL
PRIZE OFFERED IN SECTIONS 127- 129:
1st $ 6 | 2nd – $4 | 3rd – $3
Make a creation, out of duct tape ONLY. No additional materials to be used.
- JK – Grade 2 – Theme: A Picture Frame
- Grades 3 – 6 – Theme: Clothing Item
- Grades 7 – 8 – Theme: Clothing Item
FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS (Sections 130 – 133)
PRIZE: $3 for every worthy entry
Create a picture ANY MEDIA, max. 22 cm x 28 cm (8.5” x 11”)
- JK – Grade 3
- Grade 4 – 6
- Grade 7 – 8
- Secondary School
Art, Curriculum, Penmanship and Posters
Classes 134 – 170 are PRE-JUDGED.
These entries must be in the hands of either the classroom teacher or L. Murray (705- 322-5067) no later than Fri. Sept 30, 2022, 5 pm. The top 3 entries per classroom will be considered for overall judging. Entries will be judged on letter formation, spacing, accurate slant suitable for grade level, neat- ness and consistency of letter sizing.
PRIZES OFFERED IN SECTIONS 134 – 164:
1st – $3 | 2nd – $2.50 | 3rd – $2
Note: Printing and Writing poems are available from classroom teachers, as well as on the Fair web site. Author’s name must be included in penmanship classes or entry will be disqualified.
JK & SK
- Draw a picture, on 22CM X 28CM (8.5”X11”) white paper, any media, “Me at Play”
GRADE 1
- Draw a picture, on 22CM X 28CM (8.5”X11”) white paper, any media, “In My Back Yard”
- Print, use page provided by school rep- resentative, “Happy Birthday“
GRADE 2
- Draw a picture, on 28 cm x 44 cm (11” x 17”) white paper, any media, “Animal Friends”
- Print, using page provided by school representative, first 4 lines of the poem “Funny Turkey”
The turkey is a funny bird
Its head goes bobble-bobble;
And all he knows is just one word… And that is gobble-gobble!
Author: Public Domain
GRADE 3
- Draw a picture, on 28 cm x 44 cm (11” x 17”) white paper, any media, “Fun in the Leaves”
- Print, on 3-ring lined paper, printed every other line, the poem “An Autumn Day”
Pumpkins in the cornfields, Gold among the brown, Leaves of rust and scarlet Trembling slowly down:
Birds that travel southward, Lovely time to play;
Nothing is as pleasant as an autumn day!
Author: Carmen Lagos Signes
- Creative Writing, on 22 cm x 28 cm (8.5” x 11”) white paper, may be typed, “At the Fall Fair, I’m going ..”
GRADE 4
- Draw a picture, on 28 cm x 44 cm (11” x 17”) white paper, any media, “The Fall Fair”
- Cursive writing, on 3-ring lined paper, written on every other line, the poem “In Autumn”
They’re coming down in showers, The leaves all gold and red;
They’re covering the little flowers, and tucking them in bed.
They’ve spread a fairy carpet All up and down the street;
And when we skip along to school they rustle ‘neath our feet.
Author: Winifred C. Marshall
- Creative Writing, on 22 cm x 28 cm (8.5” x 11”) white paper, may be typed, “ Why I would like a Pet ”
- Draw & color 3 different “Les animaux de la jungle”. Title & label in Spelling will be judged. On 22 cm x 28 cm (8.5” x 11”) white paper, spelling will be judged.
- A Map of Ontario, 22 cm x 28 cm (8.5” x 11”), naming the Capital, 3 lakes and 5 large Use pencil crayons
GRADE 5
- Cursive writing, on 3-ring lined paper, written on every other line, the poem “Thanksgiving”
The year has turned its circle, The seasons come and go. The harvest is all gathered in And chilly north winds blow.
Orchards have shared their treasures, The fields, in their yellow grain.
So open wide the doorway – Thanksgiving comes again. Author: Unknown
- Draw a picture, on 28 cm x 44 cm (11” x 17”) white paper, any media, “An Autumn Scene”
- Creative Writing, on 22 cm x 28 cm (8.5” x 11”) white paper, may be typed, “ Terry Fox – A Canadian Hero”
- Draw & color 5 different items found in “Un jardin potager” Title & label in Spelling will be judged. on 22 cm x 28 cm (8.5” x 11”) white paper,
- A Map of Ontario, 22 cm x 28 cm (8.5”x 11”), naming the Capital, 3 lakes and 5 large cities. Use pencil crayons
GRADE 6
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- Draw a picture, on 28 cm x 44 cm (11” x 17”) white paper, Any media, “Scene from my Window”
- Cursive writing, on 3-ring lined paper, written on every other line, the poem “Leaf Blankets”
Leaves are falling, soft as snowflakes, Red and yellow, gold and brown;
The breeze laughs gaily in the treetops, Shaking all the colour down.
Leaves are covering the gardens As my blanket covers me.
When cold winter comes, the flowers Will be warm as warm can be.
Author: Irene B. Crofoot
- Persuasive Writing, on 22 cm x 28 cm (8.5” x 11”) white paper, may be typed, “Convince/encourage someone to move to your Community”
- A Map of Canada, label and locate Provinces, Territories and their capitals, 22 cm x 28 cm (8.5” x 11”) Use pencil crayons
- Draw & color 5 different “ Le machines de la ferme”. Title & label in Spelling will be judged. On 22cm x 28cm (8.5” x 11”) paper
GRADE 7
- Draw a picture, on 28 cm x 44 cm (11” x 17”) white paper, any media, ”Land- scape”
- Cursive writing, on 3-ring lined paper, written on every line, (ink) the poem “Autumn Fires”
In the other gardens And all up the vale,
From the autumn bonfires See the smoke trail!
Pleasant summer over
And all the summer flowers, The red fire blazes,
The grey smoke towers. Sing a song of seasons! Something bright in all! Flowers in the summer, Fires in the fall!
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
- Persuasive writing, on 22 cm x 28 cm (8.5” x 11”) white paper, may be typed, “My Canadian Hero”
- A Map of Canada, label and locate Provinces, Territories and their capitals, using 22 cm x 28 cm (8.5” x 11”) Use pencil crayons
GRADE 8
- Cursive writing, on 3-ring lined paper, written on every line, (ink) the poem “Leaves”
How silently they tumble down And come to rest upon the ground To lay a carpet, rich and rare, Beneath the trees without a care,
Content to sleep, their work well done, Colours gleaming in the sun.
At other times, they wildly fly Until they nearly reach the sky. Twisting, turning through the air
Till all the trees stand stark and bare. Exhausted, drop to earth below
To wait, like children, for the snow. Author: Elsie N. Brady
- Draw a picture, on 28 cm x 44 cm (11” x 17”) white paper, any media, “Sunset”
- Persuasive writing, on 22 cm x 28 cm (8.5” x 11”) white paper, may be typed, “How I would improve Elmvale”
- Map of North America, label countries, capitals, 3 important rivers and sur- rounding bodies of water, using 22 cm x 28 cm (8.5” x 11”) Use pencil crayons.
POSTER COMPETITIONS
REMINDER: “Posters are pre-judged and are to be submitted by Sept 30, 2022 as per info on previous page
SIMCOE COUNTY DAIRY PRODUCER COMMITTEE – SPECIAL
Any media, on white paper, 22 cm x 28 cm (8 1/2” x 11”)
PRIZES OFFERED IN SECTIONS 165 – 167:
1st – $10 | 2nd – $6 | 3rd – $4
- GRADE 1 & 2: Draw & label 2 different milk products
- GRADE 3 & 4: Draw & label 5 different milk products
- GRADE 5 & 6: Draw & label 10 different milk products
HELPFUL HINTS FOR JUNIOR EXHIBITORS
- Please read instructions carefully to avoid being Note all size restrictions
- Entries are judged on neatness, creativity and following directions
- Fill out the coloured Fair tag neatly, with the proper class number and description, your name, your teacher’s name (or parent’s name and phone number if pre- or home schooled), and the school that you attend
- Bring your exhibits to the arena on
WEDNESDAY OCT. 5th BETWEEN 4 PM AND 8 PM. Your items must remain until 4:30 pm. Sat. Oct. 8th, then picked up before 5 pm.
O.A.A.S YOUTH POSTER – SPECIAL PRIZES OFFERED IN SECTIONS 168 – 170:
1st – $20 | 2nd – $15 | 3rd – $10
Theme – “Promoting Your Fair”
Entry Rules: Name and date of Fair must be clearly shown on poster. Must be hand drawn. Minimum size 8½” x 11” (22 cm x 28 cm). Maximum size 11” x 17” (28 cm x 44 cm), “poster” size. Proofread spelling. Each entry must then be MOUNTED AND
CENTERED ON CARDSTOCK or BRISTOL
BOARD to add a 5.5 cm (2”) border on all four sides. If work is done at home, it must be submitted to either the classroom teach- er or L. Murray by Fri. Sept 30th 2022, 5 pm.
**First prize poster will be entered in District Com-
petition. Name of person, school, and Fair must be printed on back of poster.
- J.K. – 4
- 5 – Gr. 8
- 9 – Gr. 12
DOMESTIC SCIENCE
Prizes offered in Sections 171 – 201
1st – $3.00, 2nd – $2.50, 3rd – $2.00, 4th – $1.50 & $1.00 for each worthy entry up to 10th
Home cooked foods only. Baked goods are judged first on appearance.
Those meeting requirements are then tasted. Please place on recyclable plates (i.e. paper), no larger than 7” and in ziplock bags.
To make it easier, we have grouped sections according to Grade.
JK SK AND GRADE 1 as of Sept 30, 2022
- 3 oatmeal raisin cookies
- 3 Rice Krispie Treats, include 1 extra ingredient
- 1 donut (may purchase donut) decorated like a flower, use edible decorations
- 3 Chocolate Chip cookies
GRADE 2 & 3 as of Sept 30, 2022
- 3 M&M or Smartie cookies, dropped method
- Rice Krispie creation, shaped as a Jack ‘O Lantern base no larger than 15 cm (6”), decorated with edible decorations
- 4 pieces of Fudge
- Make a marshmallow garland, decorated for Christmas
GRADE 4 & 5 as of Sept 30, 2022
- 3 light cupcakes, iced with edible decorations
- 3 slices of vegetable loaf (i.e. Zucchini loaf)
- Make a marshmallow “Snowman”, use edible decorations
- 3 chocolate chip muffins
GRADE 6 – 8 as of Sept 30, 2022
- 3 banana chocolate chip muffins
- 3 slices fruit loaf (i.e. banana loaf). Identify fruit
- 3 different chocolate items
- Bake a party hat using a cupcake, an ice cream cone, icing & edible decorations
Open to ALL Students
- Homemade applesauce, 250 ml jar or smaller
- 3 oatmeal muffins, with 1 added ingredient
- Use 3 cookies to make a snowman, decorate with edible decorations. Judged on appearance ONLY
- 2 muffins with maple syrup as an added ingredient, attach recipe
- Strawberry freezer jam, 250 ml jar or smaller
- Rice Krispie Hay Bales: min of 8 rectangular pieces, displayed with a tractor & wagon, on a foil covered sturdy base. Max 30cm x 30cm.
- JK – Gr 3 Brownie Pizza – cook a brownie mix in a round pan, making it a pizza shape, max. 20 cm (8”), ice and decorate with jelly beans, gummy worms etc. to look like pizza toppings
- Gr 4 – 8 Brownie Pizza – cook a brownie mix in a round pan, making it a pizza shape, max. 20 cm (8”), ice and decorate with jelly beans, gummy worms etc. to look like pizza toppings
- Banana bread, 3 slices
- An Old Family Favorite: 3 baked goods, 1 variety, nut free, using an old family recipe. Attach recipe
- 3 un-iced brownies
- 1 loaf of bread made in a bread machine
- Pickled anything, any size jar
- 3 butter tarts, may purchase tart shells
- 3 tea biscuits
SPECIAL: ELMVALE BAKERY
1st prize: $10.00 2nd prize: $5.00 3rd prize: $5.00
- Best Homemade Loaf of Bread, not from a bread machine, from contestant under age 16. Include recipe of your choice.
O.A.A.S. – PLAIN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE COMPETITION
Prizes: 1st – $3.00, 2nd – $2.50, 3rd – $2.00, 4th & 5th – $1.50
- Youth up to age 15 years (as of December 31 of current year)
5 cookies, no nuts, no larger than 2.5” (6.25 cm) and no smaller than 2” (5 cm)
NOTE: Winner qualifies for District Competition – 6 cookies required there. To be displayed on a clean, sturdy plate (no paper plates) inside a clear plastic bag with exhibitor’s name and address using the entry tag provided. Winner of District competition is eligible to enter
Provincial competition (if winner unable to send entry 2nd place District winner may enter).
Same rules as District, except District must be indicated on Provincial entry tag provided.
CRAFTS AND HOBBIES
Prizes offered in Sections 204- 223
1st – $3.00, 2nd – $2.50, 3rd – $2.00, 4th – $1.50
and $1.00 for each worthy entry up to 10th
Open to ALL Students
- A Sewn garment
- A homemade pillow
- Make a sock caterpillar
- Any article made from scraps of fabric
- Decorate a Pillow Case as a trick or treat bag for Hallowe’en
- Make a pioneer braided rug, max. 18” overall
- Handmade belt, any medium
- Create a shopping bag out of an old T-shirt. Decorate.
- Make a bean bag pet
- Sew 4 different buttons onto an old stray sock – neatness will be judged
- A quilted project
- Scrapbooking – Two (2) pages, theme “ Fun with Friends”
- Make a craft you found on Pinterest. Print a picture of the craft from the website and attach it to your creation.
- Decorate a recipe box and include three (3) of your favourite recipes
- Create a fascinator
- Create a “Chore Chart for Kids” –Pinterest has lots of ideas
- Decorate a pair of gardening gloves
- Make a craft from recycled items
- JK – GR 5 A knitted or Crocheted Square (ie dish cloth)
- GR 6 – 9 Knitted headwear
2019 HIGH POINT TROPHY WINNER WAS PAYTON WOOD, HILLSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL
HELPFUL HINTS for Junior Exhibitors
• Please read instructions carefully to avoid being disqualified. Note all size restrictions
• Entries are judged on neatness, creativity and following directions
• Fill out the coloured Jr. Fair tag neatly, with the proper class number and description, your name, your teacher’s name (or parent’s name and phone number if pre- or home schooled), and the school that you attend
• Bring your exhibits to the arena on WEDNESDAY OCT. 5th BETWEEN 4:00 AND 9:00 P.M.
Your items must remain until 4:30 p.m. Sat. Oct. 8th, then picked up before 5:00 p.m
2022 Jr. Fair Prize Book Downloads
With kids back to school time to start those projects to enter in the fair.
Click on the link below to see the complete list for the Jr Fair as a PDF document.