Junior Fair

Class 110 - Art - Junior

Coordinator: Pamela Harding (416-697-7757)
No Exhibitor Fee: (Age 12 and under)

Prizes: Gift Certificates

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.

Class 117 - Baby Show

Coordinator: Judith Cox (705-305-1086)
Saturday at 10:00 a.m. (on stage downstairs)

It’s more than just a baby show - it’s a family affair! Come and join the community in celebrating our infants and toddlers! Children ages three months to two years are eligible and will be judged on requirements of their age category. Come on out and join the fun!!

Rules:
1. No entry fee.
2. Judge's decisions are final.

Prizes: All babies receive a participant ribbon for entering the Baby Show.

Class 107 - Community Service Project

Coordinators: Marlene Limpright (705-331-6419)
Mary Thompson (705-345-3817)

Class 105 - Classroom Projects

Coordinators: Marlene Limpright (705-331-6419)
Mary Thompson (437-345-3817)

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.

Class 109 - Decorated Bicycles

Coordinator: Cheryl Judson (705-790-7144)

Friday at 12:30 p.m. (at Coldwater Public School)

Children and bicycles are invited to participate in the Parade and both can be in costume, remembering the theme "Farm to Table"

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

Have your bicycles at Coldwater Public School entrance on Gray Street by 12:30 p.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 the School and ends at the Coldwater Fairgrounds (beside bleachers). No motor bikes allowed.

NOTE: If the Fair Parade falls on a school PA Day, as there will be no teachers in charge of students, they are the responsibility of their parents or guardians to take them to Coldwater School and meet them to pick them up at the Fairgrounds immediately after the parade ends.

Class 104 - Flowers

Coordinators: Marlene Limpright (705-331-6419)
Mary Thompson (437-345-3817)

Class 100 - Grains, Root Vegetables and Fruit

Coordinators: Marlene Limpright (705-331-6419)
Mary Thompson (437-345-3817)

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

Class 103 - Intermediate Poster Competition

Coordinators: Marlene Limpright (705-331-6419)
Mary Thompson (437-345-3817)

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.

Class 121 - Junior Farm Olympics

Coordinator: Mary Thompson (437-345-3817)

Sunday at 12:30 (on the grass area near the speaker's booth)

In case of rain, this event will be held in the pavilion

No registration fee - open to boys and girls ages 13 and under

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.

Class 116 - Junior Tractor Pull

Coordinator:

Saturday on the skateboard pad
Registration: 1:00 p.m.
Pull starts: 1:30 p.m.
Pedal Tractors will be provided

Rules:

1. The contestant must be able to pedal tractor without assistance.
2. All contestants must wear shoes. No Sandals.
3. All contestants will be given three chances to get the sled moving from the starting line.
4. The pulling tractor must stay between the lines.
5. 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 tractor crossed the boundary.
6. Backing up and jerking is not allowed.
7. 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.
8. If the forward momentum of the tractor stops or a foot falls off a pedal the pull is over.
9. Pulling begins when the official shouts "GO" & Waves the green flag.
10. The pull ends when the tractor has crossed the finish line or the tractor stops moving.
11. All pulls will be measured from the starting line to the front of the trailer.
12. If the equipment should malfunction, the child will be allowed to re-pull.
13. We reserve the right to stop an individual pull at our discretion if the possibility of injury is present or for safety reasons.
14. In case of a tie there will be a pull-off to determine a winner.
15. Both boys and girls are eligible to enter in each class. The judge's decision will be final for all pulls.
16. All contestants must be present at the time of pedal pull with a signed waiver.
17. Child must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.
18. Spectators must stay behind ropes/lines.
19. It is not a race. Whoever goes the furthest wins.
20. Track size is 10 ft x 40 ft.
21. Full Pull is 20 feet - To Be Determined on Day of Pull.
22. In the event of rain, the Kids Tractor Pull will be cancelled.
23. Prizes will be awarded.

Class 111 - Photography - Junior

Coordinator: Debra Tice (705-305-9910)
Sponsors: Laraine Smith and Phyllis Smith
No Exhibitor Fee Required

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

Rules:
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. “Amateur” means competitor cannot make more than 25% on photograph-related income to be able to enter.
6. Enter one photo only in each category.
7. Be sure to 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:

1. Technical Quality - Exposure, focusing, depth of field (sharpness)
2. Subject matter - What appeals to you. Fill the viewfinder
3. Composition Arrangement - use of elements, line shape, colour, form (do not put subject right in the middle of the shot)
4. Impact or emotional appeal

The Overall Photography Award Winner will receive the "Cyril Martin Memorial Trophy"

Class 114: Pumpkin Decorating

Coordinators: Erika Bienert (705-835-2367)
Cheryl Judson (705-790-7144)

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

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

Class 119 - School Fair Dairy Calf Show

Class 120 - School Fair Beef Calf Show

Class 106 - Scarecrow Competition

Coordinators: Marlene Limpright (705-331-6419)
Mary Thompson (437-345-3817)

Rules:
1. Scarecrow must be free standing
2. Scarecrow should depict the current theme, "Farm to Table"
3. Minimum height 3'; maximum height 6'
4. Bonus points for recycled materials

Class 102 - Special Crafts

Coordinators: Marlene Limpright (705-331-6419)
Mary Thompson (437-345-3817)

Judging will be done on look and creativity

Class 115 - Stuffed Pet Show

Coordinators: 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. You must have had your pets for a long time (not newly purchased).
4. The same pet can only be entered in one category.

Sponsored by: Coldwater Lions Club