Junior Division Classes 34 – 42
Chair: Melba Schwartz
Co-Chair: Sara WrayCommittee: Stephanie McKinley Emily McKinley, Lucy McKinley, Gail McKinley
This Year’s Theme: “Through the Farm Gates”
For this year’s fair, Junior Exhibits may be brought to the Schomberg Community Hall on Thursday from 7pm-9pm, or Friday from 8:30am – 11:30 am
- 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 available at the community hall registration 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: 1st– $4.00 2nd – $3.50 3rd $3.00
Class 34: Sections 1- 6
Ages 4 and under
- A drawing any subject
- A page from your colouring book
- Craft made with your hand or foot print
- A decoration from your favourite holiday
- Decorate one cookie
- Anything you have made that you are very proud of
- Most points by exhibitor in Class 34 receives a prize donated by York Region Milk Board
- Most points by exhibitor in class 34 receives $25.00 prize donated by Jack Orr
- 2nd most points by exhibitor in Class 34 receives $15.00 prize donated by Jack Orr
Class 35: Sections 1-6
Ages 5 and 6
- Draw a picture of your family
- Decorate a letter of the alphabet
- A collection of 12 items found outside and display in a decorated egg carton
- Grow anything of your choice from a seed
- Make your own trail mix and display in a small resealable bag
- Anything you have made that you are very proud of
- Most points by exhibitor in Class 35 receives a prize donated by York Region Milk Board
- Most points by exhibitor in Class 35 receives $25.00 prize donated by Jack Orr
- 101.2nd most points by exhibitor in Class 35 receives $15.00 prize donated by Jack Orr
Class 36: Sections 1-7
Ages 7 and 8
- Draw a picture of a fair
- Grow a bean from a seed
- Make your favourite no-bake snack food
- Make a greeting card for your favourite holiday
- Write a thank you note to a farmer
- Anything you have made that you are very proud of
- Make a demolition derby trophy out of something old/recycled
- Most points by exhibitor in Class 36 receives a prize donated by York Region Milk Board
- Most points by exhibitor in Class 36 receives $25.00 prize donated by Jack Orr
- 2nd most points by exhibitor in Class 36 receives $15.00 prize donated by Jack Orr
Class 37: Sections 1-7
Ages 9 – 10
- A photograph of a country road
- Grow a vegetable from a seed
- Design a menu for your favourite holiday
- Make your favourite cookies (please provide 3 on a plate covered in wrap)
- An article knit, crocheted or sewn – attach fabric or yarn sample
- Anything you have made that you are very proud of
- Draw a picture of your hero and describe why they are your hero
- Most points by exhibitor in Class 37 receives a prize donated by York Region Milk Board
- Most points by exhibitor in Class 37 receives $25.00 prize donated by Jack Orr
- 2nd most points by exhibitor in Class 37 receives $15.00 prize donated by Jack Orr
Class 38: Sections 1 – 7
Ages 11 – 12
- A photograph of a historic building
- Painting any medium
- A nature scene using natural materials (Leaves, twigs, etc.)
- Grow a vegetable from a seed
- Make your favourite muffins (please provide 3 on a plate covered in wrap)
- An article knit, crocheted or sewn – attach fabric or yarn sample
- Anything you have made that you are very proud of
- Most points by exhibitor in Class 38 receives a prize donated by York Region Milk Board
- Most points by exhibitor in Class 38 receives $25.00 prize donated by Jack Orr
- 2nd most points by exhibitor in Class 38 receives $15.00 prize donated by Jack Orr
Class 39: Sections 1 – 7
Ages 13 – 17
- A still life, must incorporate 2023 Fair Theme – Through The Farm Gates – medium of your choice
- Two photos, any subject – one straight shooting and the other one digitally altered
- A watercolour painting
- An acrylic/oil painting
- Make a snack for your favourite holiday
- An article knit, crocheted or sewn – attach fabric or yarn sample
- Anything you have made that you are very proud of
- Most points by exhibitor in Class 39 receives a prize donated by York Region Milk Board
- Most points by exhibitor in Class 30 receives $25.00 donated by Jack Orr
- 2nd most points by exhibitor in Class 39 receives $15.00 prize donated by Jack Orr
Class 40 – 41:
O.A.A.S. Competitions
For District and Provincial competitions,
please visit www.ontariofairs.ca
40: Youth Poster Competition
Schomberg Fair Competition
Prizes: 1ST $4.00, 2ND 3.50, 3RD $3.00
- Junior – up to and including Grade 4
- Intermediate – Grades 5 through 8, inclusive
- Senior – Grades 9 through 12, inclusive
Criteria For All Classes
- Must BE Hand Drawn
- Theme: Promoting Schomberg Agricultural Spring Fair. Name and date of the fair must be clearly shown. Must be hand drawn.
- Poster Size:
Minimum – 8.5” x 11” (22 x 28cm), without border
Maximum – 11” x 17” (28 x 44cm), without border
- Each entry must be mounted on a card stock or Bristol board & have a 2” (5.5cm) border on all 4 sides, Name of Fair (Schomberg), District (5), contact person (fair manager, Cathy Pezzo), owner of poster (exhibitor) and school must be clearly labeled on back.
- Posters not conforming to criteria will not be judged
Judging Criteria
According To O.A.A.S Judging Standards
- Overall appearance – 20 points
- Attract and hold attention – 30 points
- Competition theme is clear – 40 points
- Quality of materials/end product – 10points
Schomberg Fair Competition Class 41
Prizes: 1ST $4.00, 2ND $3.50, 3RD $3.00
Class 41:
Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition
Open to all Youth ages 10 – 15 years
(as of December 31, of current year)
- Plain chocolate chips with no nuts
- 8 cookies on firm, disposable plate in a plastic bag
- Cookies to be no larger than 3” (6.75cm) and not smaller than 2” (5cm”)
Class 42:
Junior Division – Special
These specials are open to all age groups.
- Poster – 2023 Fair Theme “Through the Farm Gates” Must be hand drawn on 1/2 sheet of Bristol board.
One prize only:$10.00