Junior Fair

Please select the sections below to view the rules and classes for Junior Fair competitions

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Classroom Project

Class 106 - Classroom Projects

Rules:

1. Not more then one entry per classroom
2. Label your class grade and school on the bottom right hand corner
3. Murals must be between 3' and 6' with no border
4. Murals can include additional items (ie: cotton balls, recycled materials)
5. Only a first place prize

Judging will be done on look and creativity

Prize: $10

Sections:

1.	Create a mural of your pet's paws and nose marks
2.	Create a family tree
3.	A mural of farm animals depicting the theme, "Country Roots & Rubber Boots"

Crafts

Crafts - Ages 3 to 4

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1

Sections:

1.	Create a 3D farm animal out of your own materials (clay, plasticine) (Please put name of animal on tag)
2.	Create an item out of an egg carton
3.	Make a craft with a grandparent

101B. Crafts - Ages 5-7

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1

Sections:

1.	Decorate an uncooked potato (example, person, funny character, superhero or animal)
2.	Create an natural sculpture or animal using pine cones
3.	Create a piggy bank from recycled materials

101C. Crafts - Ages 8 to 12

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1

Sections:

1.	Decorate a pair of rubber boots
2.	Design a self portrait
3.	Create a lego masterpiece depicting the theme ('Country Roots and Rubber Boots')

Decorated Bicycles

Class 109 - Decorated Bicycles

Coordinator: Cheryl Judson (705-790-7144)

Friday at 9:00 a.m. (at Coldwater Public School)

Children and bicycles are invited to participate in the Parade and both can be in costume, remembering the theme "Rubber Boots and Country Roots"

Judging is based on the decorated bicycle only - not the costume of the rider

The bicycles are to be at Coldwater Public School entrance on Gray Street by 9:00 a.m. on Friday for judging. All decorated bicycles and their riders are encouraged to participate in the parade. The parade starts at 1:00 p.m. sharp in front of Coldwater Public School (be there by 12:30 p.m.) and ends at the Coldwater Fairgrounds (beside the pavilion). Students are the responsibility of their parents/guardians and should be met and picked up at the Fairgrounds immediately after the parade ends. No motor bikes allowed.

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3, 4th: $2, 5th: $1

Sections:

1.	Kindergarten and Grade 1
2.	Grades 2 and 3
3.	Grades 4 and 5
4.	Grades 6, 7 and 8

Design a Pumpkin

Pumpkin Decorating

Coordinator: Erika Bienert (705-835-2367)

Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (rear corner of arena beside the stage)

Rules:

1. No kits or knives permitted.
2. Decorating is to be done only in the designated area.

Sections:

1.	Pumpkin Decorating - Ages 3-10 years Draw and decorate a face on a pumpkin, supplied free of charge, using any of the materials provided. Take your decorated pumpkin with you. Sponsorship: Coldwater Legion Ladies Auxiliary

Dog Show

Class 112 - Dog Show

Coordinators: Karen McLeod, The Cottage Dog (705-734-4598)

Brittney Ellis-Callow, Coldwater Denture Clinic (289-380-2315)

Assistant: Julian Garber, Coldwater Denture Clinic

Saturday at 1:30 p.m. (held upstairs in the arena)

Pre-Registration at The Cottage Dog or Coldwater Denture Clinic

Registration on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. (downstairs in the foyer)

Children bringing their dog to the competition will be allowed in for free. Parents and other children will be expected to pay regular Fair admission fee.

Rules

1. Open to all ages

2. Dogs will not be judged on pedigree

3. Dogs must be on a leash at all times and shown by the child

4. Adult dogs only

5. Parental interference with dog/child is discouraged

6. All dogs must wear up-to-date rabies tags

Sections:

1.	Dog with best vocabulary For this part of the show, the owners would have their dogs perform retrieval of items (coloured ball/toy) Recognition of people (i.e. where is Mommy) Sponsorship: Nick Stoikoff, In memory of his wife Margaret, Former Antiques Coordinator
2.	The best comedy routine: Theme is "Rubber Boots & Country Roots" Does your dog like to sing to piano sounds? Do you and your dog have matching rubber boots?
3.	The calmest/best behaved dog: Judges will pass by each dog to determine their reactivity
4.	What tricks can your dog perform? Sit? Down? Roll over? Play dead? Scent detect? Sponsorship: Nick Stoikoff, In memory of his wife Margaret, Former Antiques Coordinator
5.	Most unusual dog breed (can be a mixed breed or a ckc breed) Do you own a Leonberger? A Tibetan Mastiff? Sponsorship: Nick Stoikoff, In memory of his wife Margaret, former Antiques Coordinator
6.	Youngest Dog Whisperer

Flowers

Class 103 - Flowers

Coordinator: Marlene Limpright (705-331-6419)

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1

Sections:

1.	Geranium plant with blooms (from garden)
2.	Wildflowers in a unique container (minimum 3 varieties)
3.	A monochrome (1 colour) flower arrangement, using a unique container
4.	Dahlias (3 single stems)
5.	Marigolds (3 large blooms)
6.	Best sunflower head (seeded heads)
7.	Three types of flowers in a bouquet (your choice)
8.	A bouquet of herbs
9.	Rose blooms (3 blooms)

Grains Root Vegetables and Fruit

Class 100 - Grains, Roots, Vegetables and Fruit

Coordinator: Marlene Limpright (705-331-6419)

Rules:

1. All items must be homegrown.
2. Please label name of items on the tag

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1

Sections:

1.	Apples - 3 (name of apple on tag)
2.	1 Butternut Squash
3.	Collection of three (3) Ontario vegetables (name of vegetables on tag)
4.	Oddest shaped vegetable (name of vegetable on tag)
5.	3 Onions 2" stems attached
6.	Collection of gourds, min of 6, dispalyed in a decorative container
7.	Largest beet
8.	Vegetable display, minimum of 3 varities
9.	1st cut of baled hay 10"
10.	2nd cut of baled hay 10"
11.	Corn sheaf - 3 stalks, variety and purpose labelled on tag
12.	Largest pumpkin, not weighed. Display on stage

Special Crafts

Class 101 - Special Crafts

Coordinator: Marlene Limpright (705-331-6419)

Judging will be done on look and creativity

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1

Sections:

1.	Create a toy out of recycled materials
2.	Digital ad for the theme of the fair
3.	Submit a visual art assignment from school you are most proud of
4.	Create a tie dye shirt
5.	Computerized front page of newspaper page for the year 2026(8 1/2" x 11")

Intermediate Poster Competition - Grades 5 -8

Class 102 - Intermediate Poster Competition

Coordinator: Marlene Limpright (705-331-6419)

Intermediate Poster Competition (Grades 5 to 8 inclusive)
Poster size - Minimum approximately 22cm x 28cm without border;
Maximum approximately 28cm x 44cm without border.
Each entry must be centred on CARDSTOCK or Bristol Board exposing approximately 5.5 cm border on all four sides.

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1

Sections:

1.	Create a Poster - Promoting the Coldwater Fall Fair Name and date must be on the poster - September 27, 28, 29, 2024. Must be hand drawn

Junior Artwork

Class 110 - Junior Art Work

Coordinator: Pamela Harding (416-697-7757)

No exhibitor fee is required (13 years of age and under)

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

Junior Art Work

Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10

Sections:

1.	Any Subject, Any Media

Junior Farm Olympics

Junior Mud Race

Class 123 - Junior Mud Race

Coordinator: Jill Sargent (705-209-0275)

Sunday at 12:30 p.m. (near the derby pit)

Following the Farm Olympics

No registration fee - open to everyone ages 2 and up

Rules

1. Classes 2 to 5 will be directed to the Mud Race immediately after their age group is finished the Farm Olympics

2. All classes will receive a walk through prior to racing

3. Parent/Guardian approval is required

All Classes

Contestants will spring through the mud obstacle course, across the grass, over the big heap, locate a rock in the mud pool and carry it to the finish line. The first contestant to complete the course wins

Sections:

1.	Open class (ages 14 and up)
2.	Ages 2 to 3 years
3.	Ages 4 to 6 years
4.	Ages 7 to 9 years
5.	Ages 10 to 13 years

Junior Photography

Class 111 - Junior Photography

Coordinator: Debra Tice (705-305-9910)

Rules

Judging will begin after arena closes on Thursday. You may use any type of camera.

1. Colour prints - any size up to 8" x 10"

2. All photos must be mounted with a minimum border of 1" and ready to hang. (not framed)

3. Your name, address and phone number must be clearly printed on the back of bristol board

4. Colour photos must be taken by the competitor within the last two years, whereas black and white photos have no year requirement

5. Enter one photo only in each category.

Be sure to mark your entry ticket with the class and the category

Winners with "post-it" notes on their photo, please go to the office on Sunday to receive other gifts. Proof of identification is required.

There is a "Best in Show" for each class

The criteria of judging is as follows:

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3, 4th: $2, 5th: $1

Sections:

1.	Ages 5 to 7 years
2.	Ages 8 to 10 years
3.	Ages 11 to 14 years
4.	Open Class - one picture only (your choice) Open to any age
5.	Best in Show

Junior Tractor Pull

Class 116 - Junior Tractor Pull

Coordinators: Sheila Burk(705-835-6489)

Jordyn Blair (905-999-3269)

Saturday 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (on the skateboard pad)

Pedal Tractors will be provided

Rules

The contestant must be able to pedal tractor without assistance.
All contestants must wear shoes. No Sandals.
All contestants will be given three chances to get the sled moving from the starting line.
The pulling tractor must stay between the lines.
If the tractor leaves the pulling lane, the pull is done and the distance will be measured from the starting line to the point where the the tractor crossed the boundary.
Backing up and jerking is not allowed.
Hands must remain on the steering wheel, feet on the pedals and child must remain seated on the tractor at all times during the pull.
If the forward momentum of the tractor stops or a foot falls off a pedal the pull is over.
Pulling begins when the official shouts "GO" & Waves the green flag.
The pull ends when the tractor has crossed the finish line or the tractor stops moving.
All pulls will be measured from the starting line to the front of the trailer.
If the equipment should malfunction, the child will be allowed to re-pull.
We reserve the right to stop an individual pull at our discretion if the possibility of injury is present or for safety reasons.
In case of a tie there will be a pull-off to determine a winner.

There will be 4 classes...they are:

Class 1 - 25-35 lbs

Class 2 - 35-50 lbs

Class 3 - 51-70 lbs

Class 4 - 71-100 lbs

15. Both boys ans girls are eligible to enter in each class. The judges decision will be final for all pulls.

16. All contestants must be present at the time of pedal pull with a signed waiver.

17. Registration for the tractor pull will be one hour before pedal pull time on Saturday Only.

18. Child must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.

19. Spectators must stay behind ropes/lines.

20. It is not a race. Whoever goes the furthest wins.

21. Track size is 10 ft x 40 ft.

22. Full Pull is 20 feet - To Be Determined on Day of Pull.

23. In the event of rain the Kids Tractor Pull will be cancelled.

24. Prizes will be awarded.

Sections:

1.	Class 1 - 25 - 35 lbs
2.	Class 2 - 35 - 50 lbs
3.	Class 3 - 51 - 70 lbs
4.	Class 4 - 71 - 100lbs

Log Sawing & Nail Driving

School Fair Beef

School Fair Dairy

Scarecrow Competition

Stuffed Pet show and Sing-a-long

Class 115 - Stuffed Pet Show

Coordinator: Margaret-Anne Murray (705-686-7518

Yvonne Sauve (705-718-8123)

Sunday at 10:30 a.m. (inside the arena at the stage area)

Registration at 10:15 a.m.

Rules

1. Stuffed pets must be hugged and cuddled a lot

2. Open to boys and girls up to 13 years of age

3. Children with a stuffed pet will be allowed into the Fair free

4. You must have had your pets for a long time

(not newly purchased)

5. A pet can be entered only in one category

Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00

Sections:

1.	Stuffed pet that represents Fair theme "Rubber Boots & Country Roots"
2.	Homemade stuffed pet with a story
3.	Most unusual stuffed pet
4.	Most loved pet
5.	Stuffed pet most resembling its owner

1.	Bull or steer calf born in 2024
2.	Showmanship - Rosette

1.	Heifer calf born in 2024
2.	Showmanship - Rosette