Please select the sections below to view the rules and classes for Youth competitions.
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Youth Baking
Class 200 - Youth Baking
Coordinators: Jessica Bolyea (249-877-5377)
Cheryle Bidmead-Malone (705-818-4287)
Rules
- Ages as specified below.
- No exhibitor fee.
- All exhibitor tags MUST HAVE AGE WRITTEN AT THE TOP. *NEW*
- All food products must be placed on a stiff cardboard type plate and placed in a plastic bag with a twist tie. Staple your exhibitor tag at the bottom of the bag.
- Trophy for the highest points from Class 200 and Class 201.
- A $10.00 prize will be awarded for Coordinator’s Choice from Class 200 and Class 201.
Judging will be done on the following: Appearance, Creativity and Taste
Ages 4 to 7 - Please label age on tag
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2
Sections:
1. | Brownie Pizza - (Decorated to the theme of the Fair - "Back in the Saddle" Bake Brownie in a round pan, decorate using any edible items such as jelly beans, gummy worms etc. Sponsor: Melanie Wheeler |
2. | Rice Krispy/Marshmallow Circle - (Decorated to the theme of the Fair - "Back In The Saddle") Sponsor: Darcy Campbell |
3. | Rice Krispy Squares - 3 squares total (Decorated to the theme of the Fair - "Back In The Saddle") Sponsor: Darcy Campbell |
4. | Pancake - (Decorated to the theme of the Fair - "Back In The Saddle") Sponsor: Vanita Sadarangani |
5. | Chocolate Chip Cookie - (round, less than 8", decorated to the theme of the Fair - "Back In The Saddle") Sponsor: Paula Brown |
Ages 17 and under - Please label age on tag!
6. | Open Class - Muffins - 3 muffins (any size, any flavour, include name of muffin on tag) Sponsor: Margaret-Anne Murray |
7. | Open Class - Cookies - 5 cookies (no chocolate chip, include name of cookie on tag) Sponsor: Margaret-Anne Murray |
8. | No-Bake Square - 3 squares (include name of square on tag) Sponsor: Marion Potter |
9. | Sugar Cookie - (decorated following current Fair theme "Back In The Saddle") Sponsor: Paula Brown |
10. | Tea Biscuits - 3 biscuits (any flavour - plain, cheese, etc) Sponsor: Darcy Campbell |
11. | Chocolate Fudge - 3 pieces Sponsor: Darcy Campbell |
12. | Anything with Blueberries - 3 pieces (please label tag with item name) Sponsor: Leanne McCarthy |
13. | Homemade Trail Mix - 1 cup (at least 5 different ingredients, must list on a card attached to mix) Sponsor: Michele Blunt |
14. | Cupcakes - 3 cupcakes (Decorated to the theme of the Fair "Back In The Saddle") Sponsor: Marion Potter |
15. | Gingerbread House - (decorated to the theme of the Fair "Back In The Saddle") Sponsor: Vanita Sadarangani |
17. | Plain Chocolate Chip Cookies - no nuts - AGE SPECIFIC A. Contest is open to youth UP TO the age of 15 years as of December 31st, 2022 Sponsor: Vanita Sadarangani |
18. | Coordinator's Choice (1 winner selected from Class 200 and 201) Prize $10 Prize: $10 Sponsor: Brooke Fagan |
Youth Homecraft
Class 201 - Youth Homecraft
Coordinators: Jessica Bolyea (249-877-5377) & Cheryle Bidmead-Malone (705-818-4287)
Rules
- Ages 17 and under.
- No exhibitor fee.
- All exhibitors must fill in an entry form and use white entry tags only.
- All exhibitor tags MUST HAVE AGE WRITTEN AT THE TOP. *NEW*
- Trophy for the highest points from Class 200 and Class 201.
- A $10.00 prize will be awarded for Coordinator’s Choice from Class 200 and Class 201.
Judging will be done on the following: Appearance, Creativity and Relationship to the current fair theme “Back In The Saddle”
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2
Sections:
1. | Duct Tape Item - (any colour of duct tape, i.e. wallet, headband, purse, figurine, etc.) Sponsorship: Vanita Sadarangani |
2. | Pinterest Copy Cat - create something you found on Pinterest Must include a picture of the Pinterest item with your entry. Will be judged based on creativity and similarity and links to current fair theme "Back In The Saddle") Sponsorship: Vanita Sadarangani |
3. | Article of Homemade Jewelry - necklace, earrings or bracelet mounted on covered cardboard Do not use glue to mount jewelry; use staples, pins, tape, etc. Sponsorship: Melanie Wheeler |
4. | Gift Basket - (create using a minimum of 5 items with a focus on the theme: "Back In The Saddle" Sponsorship: Helen Tuorila |
5. | Knitted or Crocheted item - any item (scarf, hat, etc.) Sponsorship: Melanie Wheeler |
6. | Something New out of Something Old - must include a photo of original old item Be creative and make it into something new with a focus on Fair theme of "Back In The Saddle" Sponsorship: Michele Blunt |
7. | Windchimes - (using any materials) Sponsorship: Joanna Murray |
8. | "Item Created from Blue Jeans" - (create any item using old pair(s) of blue jeans) Sponsorship: Joanna Murray |
9. | Food Can Decoration *Community Service Project (All food should be decorated to the theme of the Fair "Back In The Saddle"). *Do not remove labels as cans will be donated to the Coldwater Food Bank afterwards.* Sponsorship: Vanita Sadarangani |
10. | Coordinator's Choice (1 winner selected from Class 200 and 201) Prize $10 Prize: $10 Sponsorship: Brooke Fagan |
Coordinators Choice Selected from class 200 and 201. A $10 prize will be awarded |
Senior Youth Art Work
Class 202 – Senior Youth Artwork
Coordinator: Connie Archer (705-433-4450)
No Exhibitor Fee
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Sponsors’ gift certificates
Rules
- All artwork is to be original, not a numbered or open print
- All artwork is to be the work of the exhibitor. The exhibitor must be an amateur artist, not having had any prior solo gallery exposure
- All artwork is to be properly framed or mounted and wired ready to hang. Any work not properly prepared will not be hung or judged
- Each artist is limited to a maximum of 2 entries
- All artwork must have been created within the last year
Any Subject in Any Medium
All Awards at the Discretion of the Judge. Pick up time is 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Any items remaining after 5:00 p.m. will become the property of the Coldwater Fall Fair
Prize: Gift Certificates
Sections:
1. | Any Subject in Any Medium (12 and younger) |
2. | Any Subject in Any Medium (13 to 17 years old) |
Amateur Photography Competition
Class 203 – Amateur Photography Competition
Intermediate Photography - High School Students (14 to 17 years)
Coordinator: Debra Tice (705-305-9910)
No Exhibitor Fee Required
Rules
Entries are to be delivered to the Coldwater Community Centre between 1:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, before the Fair. Judging will begin after arena closes on Thursday. You may use any type of camera.
- Colour prints - any size up to 8”x10”
- All photographs must be mounted with a minimum border of 1” and ready to hang. Framed photographs will not be accepted
- The competitor’s name, address and telephone number must be clearly printed on the back of bristol board
- All colour photographs must have been taken within the last two years by the competitor whereas black and white photos have no year requirement
- “Amateur” means competitor cannot make more than 25% on photograph-related income to be able to enter
- The judges will be chosen from the community and will have great knowledge and artistic ability in the realm of photography
- Competitors are allowed to enter one photo only in each category
- Be sure you mark your entry tag with the class and the category
- Winners who have ‘post-it’ notes on their photography are to go to the office between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday to receive other gifts. Proof of identity is required
There will be a ‘Best in Show’ for each class. The criteria of judging is as follows:
- Technical Quality - Exposure, focusing, depth of field (sharpness)
- Subject matter - What appeals to you. Fill the viewfinder
- Composition Arrangement - use of elements, line shape, colour, form (don’t put subject right in the middle of the shot)
- Impact or emotional appeal
Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3
Sections:
A. | Photographer's Choice - your favourite picture (remember the criteria) |
B. | Portraits - can be formal, posed or statues, animals |
C. | Sporting Events - such as rodeo, skiing, motocross |
D. | Nature - this means the hand of man cannot be seen in the print Can be scenic, rural settings, birds, butterflies, wildflowers, seascape, animals (not domesticated) |
E. | Black and White - any subject |
F. | Abstract - to change the appearance of your chosen subject so that the result has no resemblance to the original subject |
G. | Selfie Picture |
H. | A Picture of Theme - "Back in the Saddle" |