Youth Classes
The Youth Classes at the Coldwater Fall Fair provide a fun and engaging opportunity for young participants to showcase their creativity, skills, and hard work. Open to children and teens, these classes include a variety of categories such as art, crafts, baking, and photography, encouraging youth to explore their talents and take pride in their achievements. Participants can enter their own handmade or home-baked items to be judged, with ribbons and prizes awarded for outstanding entries. These classes not only celebrate creativity but also help build confidence, community involvement, and a lifelong appreciation for agriculture and the arts.
Art - Youth
Class 202 – Art – Youth
Coordinator: Cheryl Judson (705-790-7144)
No Exhibitor Fee: (Ages 14 – 17)
Rules:
1. All artwork is to be original, not a numbered or open print.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Each artist is limited to a maximum of 2 entries.
5. All artwork must have been created within the last year.
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.
Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4
Sections:
1. | Artwork needs to reflect the Theme of the Fair – "Country Life" in any Medium |
2. | Any Subject in any Medium |
Photography - Youth Amateur
Class 203 – Photography – Youth Amateur
Coordinator: Debra Tice (705-305-9910)
Sponsors: Laraine Smith and Phyllis Smith
High School Students (14 to 17 years)
Also open to Junior Exhibitors
Youth exhibitors are encouraged to also enter Class 19 Photography – Adult
No Exhibitor Fee Required
Entries are to be delivered to the Coldwater Community Centre between 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, before the Fair. Judging will begin after arena closes on Thursday. You may use any type of camera.
Rules:
1. Colour prints – any size up to 8”x10”.
2. All photographs must be mounted on bristol board with a minimum border of 1″. Framed photographs will not be accepted.
3. The competitor’s name, address and telephone number must be clearly printed on the back of the bristol board.
4. All colour photographs must have been taken within the last two years by the competitor whereas black and white photos have no year requirement.
5. “Amateur” means competitor cannot make more than 25% on photograph-related income to be able to enter.
6. The judges will be chosen from the community and will have great knowledge and artistic ability in the realm of photography.
7. Competitors are allowed to enter one photo only in each category.
8. Be sure you mark your entry tag with the class and the category.
There will be a ‘Best in Show Rosette’ for each class – Adult, Youth, and Junior. The criteria of judging are 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
The Overall Photography Award Winner selected from the 3 Best in Show will receive the “Cyril Martin Memorial Trophy”
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 – "Country Life" |
Youth Baking
Class 200 – Youth Baking
Coordinator: Cheryle Bidmead-Malone (705-818-4287)
Rules:
1. Ages as specified below.
2. No exhibitor fee.
3. All exhibitor tags MUST HAVE AGE WRITTEN AT THE TOP.
4. 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.
5. Trophy for the highest points from Class 200 and Class 201.
6. A $10.00 prize will be awarded for Judge’s Choice, one winner, selected from Class 200 or Class 201.
Judging will be done on the following: Appearance, Creativity and Taste.
Ages 4 to 7
**Please label age on tag!
Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4
Sections:
1. | Decorate a cupcake Using any edible items such as jelly beans, smarties, etc. |
2. | Dessert Pizza Using spreads, fruit, candy and other edible items. |
3. | Rice Krispy Squares 1 square |
4. | Make a Mini Candy Wreath Display on a sturdy plate. |
5. | Sugar Cookie 1 piece |
Ages 17 and under
** Please label age on tag!
6. | An Old Family Favourite 1 piece, attach recipe |
7. | Chocolate Macaroon Cookies 1 piece |
8. | Applesauce Muffins 1 muffin |
9. | Peanut Butter Balls 2 pieces, attach recipe. |
10. | Create a Mason Jar Gift Dry ingredients only (i.e. soup mix, cookie mix). Decorate lid and attach recipe. |
11. | Granola Snack Bars 1 piece |
12. | Homemade Trail Mix 1 cup. Use at least 4 different ingredients, must list on a card attached to mix. |
13. | Cupcakes 3 cupcakes decorated |
14. | Homemade Fudge 1 piece |
15. | Plain Chocolate Chip Cookie – 1 piece Up to age 15 years (as of December 31 of current year) Note: 1st place winner is eligible to compete at the OAAS District 5 Competition |
Youth Homecraft
Class 201 – Youth Homecraft
Coordinator: Cheryle Bidmead-Malone (705-818-4287)
Judging will be done on the following: Appearance, Creativity and Relationship to the current fair theme “Country Life.”
Rules:
1. Ages 17 and under.
2. No exhibitor fee.
3. All exhibitors must fill in an entry form and use white entry tags only.
4. All exhibitor tags must have age written at the top.
Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4
Sections:
1. | Create a Gift Basket for Grandma Minimum of 5 items, 2 of which to be homemade. |
2. | Field of Dreams A collection of wild flowers. |
3. | Create a Collage Your interpretation of country life using photos or pictures from magazines. Size 12×9" |
4. | Make a Bird Feeder Using recycled materials. |
5. | Find a Beautiful Maple Leaf Mount on construction paper. |
6. | Create a Unique Suncatcher Ready to hang. |
7. | Make a Tic Tac Toe Game Create your own unique game pieces with Country Life theme incorporated. |
8. | Create a Thanksgiving Centrepiece Materials of your choice. |
9. | A Decorated Box containing 5 non-perishable food items to make a meal for a family. *The boxes will be donated to the Coldwater Food Bank afterwards.* |
10. | Cursive Writing Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 Create a list of 10 things you would see or do at the fair. |
Judge’s Choice One winner selected from class 200 or 201. A $10 prize will be awarded | |
