Crafts & Hobbies Class 29: Sections 1 – 47
29. Crafts & Hobbies
Chair: Jan Pinkerton, 905-939-2688
Committee: Janis Boykach, Iris Wilson, Barb Leonard
- All rules at the beginning of the Homecraft Section apply
- All exhibitors must be amateurs
- All crafts must have a patch of material or yarn/threads attached to each entry
- Pictures must be ready to hang
- Failure to comply with these rules will result in disqualification
Prizes:
Sections 1-4: 1st – $5.50, 2nd – $5.00, 3rd – $4.50
Sections 5-42: 1st – $4.50, 2nd – $4.00, 3rd -$3.50
Special Prize
One “Best of Show” Rosette will be awarded…no additional prize money.
2025 Fair Theme: "Sewing Seeds of Memories for 175 Years"
Remember: Try to make your entries primarily with the Fair theme to increase your judge’s scoring.
Let’s celebrate the plentiful bounty found in King Township and the agricultural activities used to produce them.
Sections:
1. | Counted cross stitch picture (under 12" not including mat and frame) Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.50 |
2. | Counted cross stitch picture (over 12") Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.50 |
3. | Diamond Dot Picture or Article Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.50 |
4. | Fill a Hoop Fair theme "Sewing Seed of Memories for 175 Years" Prizes: 1st: $5.50, 2nd: $5.00, 3rd: $4.50 |
5. | Article of String Art Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50 |
6. | Hand-made Stuffed Toy Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50 |
7. | Dressed Doll (kint crochet or sewn outfit.) Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50 |
8. | Painted Rock Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50 |
9. | Bookmark Fair Theme "Sewing Seeds of Memories for 175 Years" Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50 |
10. | Reuse Item from Thrift Store Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50 |
11. | Wire Sculpture Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50 |
12. | Decorated Coffee/tea Cup with Rug Matt Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50 |
13. | Eye/Sunglass Case Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50 |
Scrap Book Page:
12' x 12' in Sleeve Single page
Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50
14. | Hallowe'en |
15. | Through the Years Pictures of you growing up |
16. | Xmas/vacation |
Greeting Cards:
Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50
17. | Hallowe'en |
18. | Christmas |
19. | Thank-You |
Woodworking:
Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50
20. | Article of Wood (style of carving in the round under 12') |
21. | Wooden Toy (not to exceed 24") |
22. | Hand carved walking stick (up to 48" in length) |
23. | Hand Crafted Wooden Article (not over 24") |
24. | Bird House or Feeder |
Christmas:
Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50
25. | Xmas Angel (any medium) |
26. | Wrapped Xmas Gift (no larger than 12") |
27. | Xmas Ornaments (3 mounted) |
28. | Article from old Xmas cards |
29. | Xmas Centrepiece |
30. | Xmas Placemats |
31. | Article from Plastic Canvas |
32. | Xmas Stocking |
33. | Xmas Jewellery (1 piece) |
34. | Xmas Puzzle (ready to hang) |
175th Anniversary Vintage Craft:
Item Made by exhibitor in the Past to Re-enter in our Fair. No samples needed.
Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50
35. | Pair of Candles (from Beeswax) |
36. | Leatherwork (up to 12") |
37. | Sampler (Any technique e.g. Cross Stitch, Crewel, etc) |
38. | Baby Outfit (1950's or 60's) Ties on bonnet and sweater ribbons allowed |
39. | Something made from shells |
40. | Creative Stitching Needlework (from kit incluidng cross stitch, crewel, etc) |
41. | Liquid Embroidery - Any article |
42. | Article of weaving on a loom |
43. | Rug Hooking Article |
44. | Paper Tole |
45. | Article of Ceramics |
Specials:
46. | Special: Double Page Scrapbook (12 x12 in protective sleeve) Prize: 1st prize determined by the Fair Feature Fair Theme "Sewing Seeds of Memories for 175 Years" |
47. | Special: Mary Duggan Special: A Gift Basket of Homemade items for a new baby Value up to $40 Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $5 Sponsored by Monica Duggan and Teresa Slade and their families. |
Online Registration for Exhibitors
How to Register Your Fair Entries
Online using AssistExpo: Its quick and easy!
Online Registration for Exhibitors
For 2025, 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 22 between 7 and 9 and Friday morning May 23 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.
