Junior Division Classes 34 – 41
Junior Division Classes 34 to 41
Chairs: Sara Wray………………….416-455-0232
Lucy McKinley……………..416-579-4578
Committee: Emily McKinley, Elise Oakley, Gail McKinley
This Year’s Theme: “Hay Bales & Cow Tails"
Junior Exhibits may be brought to the Schomberg Community Hall on Thursday from 7pm-9pm, or Friday from 8:30am – 11:30 am.They will remain in place until 4:30 p.m. Sunday evening.
- All rules at the beginning of the Homecraft section apply.
No entry fee is required in this section but All Entrants Must Have An Exhibitor Number which is available at the Community Hall registration desk when dropping off exhibits.
Yellow, blue, or white tags that say “Schomberg” may be used for entries -tags are also available to download/print on the website
- Plaques will be awarded to each champion in each class/age group…classes 34-39. Prizes for all section Champions will be awarded, except specials and OAAS competitions
PRIZES FOR JUNIOR CLASSES 34 – 39
1st – $4.00, $2nd – 3.50, 3rd- $3.00
Mike O'Hara Special for Classes 35, 36, 37 - Prizes donated by Bonnie O'Hara and Maureen Archibald
New this year: Mary Duggan Special for Class 39. Prizes donated by Monica Duggan, Theresa Slade, and families.
99. Most points by exhibitors in Classes 34 – 39 will receive a prize donated by York Region Milk Board
100. Most points by exhibitors in Classes 34 – 39 will receive a $25.00 prize donated by Jack Orr
101. 2nd most points by exhibitor in Class 34 – 39 will receive a $15.00 prize donated by Jack Orr
Class 34: Junior Division Ages 3 and Under
Sections:
1. | Anything that you have made that you are proud of Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 No glass frames or glass objects. |
2. | Decorate your footprint to resemble the Theme "Hay Bales & Cow Tails" Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 |
3. | Decorate one bought or homemade cookie Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 On a plate covered in wrap/plastic bag, will be judged on appearance only. |
4. | Decorate a farm animal colouring page Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 |
5. | Decorate a paper plate Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 |
35. Junior Division - Ages 4 - 5
Sections:
1. | Anything that you have made that you are proud of Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 No glass objects or glass frames |
2. | Make / decorate dryer lint to look like a monster Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 |
3. | Use marshmallows to create a rainbow Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 Display on paper plate or cardboard |
4. | Take a picture of the theme "Hay Bales & Cow Tails" Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 No Glass frames |
5. | Grow a Bean from a seed Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 No Breakable Pots |
6. | Create Jewelry out of your choice of beads (eg. rings, necklace, bracelet) Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 |
7. | Mike O'Hara Special: Colour any picture of a tractor Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2 Sponsored by Bonnie O'Hara and Maureen Archibald in memory of Mike O'Hara |
36. Junior Division - Ages 6 - 8
Sections:
1. | Anything that you have made that you are proud of Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 No glass frames or glass objects. |
2. | Create an animal using a paper plate and crafts supplies (e.g. cotton balls) Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 |
3. | Make trail mix in a resealable plastic bag Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 |
4. | Take a picture of the theme "Hay Bales & Cow Tails" Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 No Glass frames |
5. | Grow a vegetable plant . Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 No Breakable Pots |
6. | Using beads, create the theme "Hay Bales & Cow Tails Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 |
7. | Mike O'Hara Special: Make a tractor out of popsicle sticks Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2 May be freestanding or flat on paper Sponsored by Bonnie O'Hara and Maureen Archibald in memory of Mike O'Hara |
37. Junior Division - Ages 9 - 11
Sections:
1. | Anything that you have made that you are proud of Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 No Glass objects or glass frames |
2. | Create a Farm sensory bin using 3-6 items you would find on a farm (ie.e beans, straw, seeds, rocks, corn, soil) Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 Well secured in a small box or shoe box. No liquids or live creatures. |
3. | Make a maple syrup treat Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 Provide 3 on a paper plate covered. |
4. | Take a picture of the theme "Hay Bales & Cow tails" Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 No glass frames |
5. | Grow any one herb plant Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 No breakable pots |
6. | Colour and label a map of Canada depicting all provinces and large bodies of water Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 No glass frames |
7. | Mike O'Hara Special: Make a collage of what Farm Life means to you Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2 Sponsored by Bonnie O'Hara and Maureen Archibald in memory of Mike O'Hara |
38. Junior Division - Ages 12 - 13
Sections:
1. | Anything you have made that you are proud of Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 No glass frames or glass objects. |
2. | Create a typed 3 course menu. Can include multiple options and must be farm sourced. Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 |
3. | Make Crispy Rice Marshmallow Squares and decorate to look like haybales. Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 Provide 3 on a paper plate covered. |
4. | Create a collage of photos you have taken matching the theme "Hay Bales & Cow Tails" Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 No Glass frames |
5. | Grow any one herb or vegetable plant Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 No Breakable Pots |
6. | Grow a plant from seed Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 |
39. Junior Division - Ages 14 - 17
Sections:
1. | Anything that you have made that you are proud of Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 No glass frames or glass objects. |
2. | Draw a map of Schomberg and show 5-10 landmarks Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 |
3. | Mary Duggan Special: Bake an old family recipe Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $8, others: $5 Covered on a paper plate plus the story typed behind it. |
4. | Create a collage of photos you have taken matching the theme "Hay Bales & Cow Tails) Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 No Glass frames |
5. | Grow a variety of herb plants Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 No Breakable Pots |
6. | Make a weather vane any medium Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 |
Junior Division Class 40: Chocolate Chip Cookie O.A.A.S. Competition
Winner of class may proceed to the District 5 competition held in October 2025. For District competitions please visit https://ontarioagsocieties.com/ ;
Sections:
1. | Chocolate Chip Cookie O.A.A.S. Competition Prizes: 1st: $4.00, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3.00 Plain chocolate chips with no nuts. 8 cookies on a firm disposable plate in a plastic bag. Cookies to be no larger than 3 " (6.75 cm) and no smaller than 2" 5 cm). |
Junior Division - Special Class 41
This special is open to all Junior age groups.
Sections:
1. | Junior Division Poster - Special Prize: $10 Poster on Fair Theme: "Hay Bales & Cow Tails)" Must be hand drawn on 1/2 sheet bristol board. Sponsored by the Schomberg Fair |
Online Registration for Exhibitors
How to Register Your Fair Entries
Online using AssistExpo: Its quick and easy!
Online Registration for Exhibitors
For 2026, the Schomberg Fair is continuing with online registration for certain exhibitor classes. We are encouraging our exhibitors to register their entries online. Follow the instructions below to sign up for your competition on AssistExpo. Questions? Contact homecraft@schombergfair.com
How to Enter a Competition Online
- Step 1: Find your exhibitor class and section on the Schomberg Fair website under “Competitions”.
- Step 2: Click the link to our Online Entry Form hosted by AssistExpo. If you have used this system before at another fair, log in. If this is your first time, you must create an account by providing your name and contact information. Then, complete your contest registration according to the on-screen instructions. AssistExpo will assign you an Exhibitor number—make sure to save this number along with your username and password.
- Step 3: After registering, print or save your confirmation message. Collect your printed tags. Remember the date and time your exhibits need to be delivered to the fair.
In Person Registration of Entries
If you do not have a way to preregister your fair exhibits online, we are more than happy to help during the exhibit drop off times: Thursday evening May 28 between 7 and 9 and Friday morning May 29 between 9 and 1130 am. Please note that while the Fair grounds are not open to the public Thursday evening, the Community Hall will be open to receive exhibits.
