JUNIOR EXHIBITS
Coordinator: Sheila Farrell
Committee: Sarah DeVisser, Kristy Drost, Rebecca Lawrence, Kate Michalicka
Information for Exhibitors:
Please see “General Rules and Regulations” in the beginning pages of the Fair book or online
Pre registration is required
All entry forms are due at the Fair office by 4 pm on the Monday prior to the Fair
Online entries are due by noon on Tuesday the week of the Fair
ALL WORK MUST BE DONE BY THE EXHIBITOR UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. Judges have the right to mark exhibits as “For Show Only” if they feel there is obvious adult assistance given.
Work deemed as AI assisted will not be judged.
Each entry must not be entered in previous years
Exhibitor may only one exhibit per section
Be sure to have the correct number of items (3) and give attention to size notations (maximum size 30 cm x 30 cm, 12” x 12”)
Exhibit must be brought in between 6 pm & 9 pm Wednesday night September 09/26, or Thursday morning September 10/26 between 8 am & 10 am. Exhibit buildings close and judging starts at 10 am sharp on Thursday.
Sunday: Exhibit Hall closes at 3:30 pm to prepare for pickup of exhibits
No exhibits shall be removed from exhibit building before 4:30 pm the Sunday of the Fair.
Exhibits not picked up Sunday of the Fair, between 4:30 and 6 pm, will become property of the Spencerville Fair.
Fair share exempt for all Junior Exhibits
Prizes:
Classes 1 to 6: 1st: $4 2nd: $3; 3rd: $2; ribbons for 1st to 6th place
Class 7: 1st: $5; 2nd: $4; 3rd: $3 ribbons for 1st to 6th place
Class 10, section 4-10: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $2; ribbons for 1st to 6th place
Additional Prizes:
Most Points in Class: Exhibitors with the most points overall for each class 1-7 wins: Prize money: $25 and a rosette
“All prize money DOUBLED THANKS to the generosity of an Anonymous Donor”
Please read the section descriptions carefully. The judges are obligated to judge accordingly. If the entered item doesn’t fit the description, it cannot be judged. (e.g. painting vs. drawing)
Judges have the right to mark exhibits as “For Show Only” if they feel there is obvious adult assistance given
Classes are based on the exhibitor’s grade level completed by July 1st of this show year :
Class 1: Preschool (under 4 years of age)
Class 2: Grades JK and SK
Class 3: Grades 1 and 2
Class 4: Grades 3 and 4
Class 5: Grades 5 and 6
Class 6: Grades 7 and 8
Class 7: Grades 9 to 12
Class 8: Grade JK - 2, Grade 3-6, Grade 7-12
Class 9: Grade JK - 2, Grade 3-6, Grade 7-12
Class 10: Grade JK - 2, Grade 3-6, Grade 7-8, Grade 9-12
CLASS 1
PRESCHOOL, UNDER AGE 4:
Sections:
1. Painted pumpkin (1) - pie pumpkin size
2. Hand-sculpted article: made with modeling clay or playdough displayed on paper plate sealed in plastic
3. Decorated pencil
4. Decorated pinecone (1)
5. Drawing: any subject
6. Painted rock or stone
7. Painting: any subject
8. Paper Craft
9. Puppet made from paper bag
10. Creative LEGO or building blocks: securely mounted on cardboard no larger than 30 cm x 30 cm (12” x 12”); completely sealed in plastic bag or wrap. No Kits allowed
CLASS 2
GRADES JK-SK:
Sections:
1. Painted pumpkin (1) - pie pumpkin size
2. Hand-sculpted article: made with modeling clay or playdough displayed on paper plate sealed in plastic
3. Decorated pencil
4. Decorated pinecone (1)
5. Drawing: any subject
6. Painted rock or stone
7. Painting: any subject
8. Handmade jewelry – mounted and sealed in plastic
9. Creative LEGO or building blocks: securely mounted on cardboard no larger than 30 cm x 30 cm (12” x 12”) completely sealed in plastic bag or wrap. No Kits allowed. May give a short description on the fair tag to assist the judge
10. Ceramic article (may be store bought or handmade): hand painted by child
11. Harvest craft: for table, wall, door, etc.
12. Decorate a hat or cap
CLASS 3
GRADES 1 & 2:
Sections:
1. Painted pumpkin (1) – pie pumpkin size
2. Hand-sculpted article: made with modeling clay or playdough displayed on paper plate, sealed in plastic
3. Decorated pencil
4. Decorate a pinecone (1)
5. Draw or paint a single object: bird, animal, machine, etc. any media on paper or canvas
6. Draw or paint a scene or landscape any media on paper or canvas
7. Creative LEGO or building blocks: securely mounted on cardboard no larger than 30 cm x 30 cm (12” x 12”) completely sealed in plastic bag or wrap. No Kits allowed. May give a short description on the fair tag to assist the judge.
8. Handmade jewelry – mounted and sealed in plastic
9. Greeting card – entirely handmade by child
10. Ceramic article (may be store bought or handmade): hand painted by child
11. Printing, one sentence: “The best things about Spencerville Fair are ________” (filling in the blank) quality of printing judged
12. Harvest craft: for table, wall, door, etc.
13. Decorate a hat or cap
CLASS 4
GRADES 3 & 4:
Sections:
1. Painted pumpkin (1) – pie pumpkin size
2. Hand-sculpted article: made with modeling clay or playdough displayed on paper plate sealed in plastic
3. Decorated pencil
4. Decorate matching pinecones (2)
5. Draw or paint a single object: bird, animal, machine, etc., any media on paper or canvas
6. Draw or paint a scene or landscape: any media on paper or canvas
7. Draw or paint Science Fiction/Fantasy: any media on paper or canvas
8. Handmade jewelry: mounted and sealed in plastic
9. Greeting card – entirely handmade by exhibitor
10. Ceramic/pottery article (may be store bought or handmade): hand painted by child
11. Write in cursive, one sentence: “The best things about Spencerville Fair are ________” (filling in the blank) writing and completed statement to be judged
12. Harvest craft: for table, wall, door, etc.
13. Creative LEGO or building blocks: securely mounted on cardboard no larger than 30 cm x 30 cm (12” x 12”) completely sealed in plastic bag or wrap. No kits allowed. May give a short description on the fair tag to assist the judge.
14. Create and illustrate your own comic: minimum 3 frames
15. Collage: “All about Me” maximum size 30 cm x 30 cm (12” x 12”)
16. Decorate a hat or cap
CLASS 5
GRADES 5 & 6:
Sections:
1. Etching on a pumpkin (1) – medium size - displayed on a foil plate – hint - if you wipe etched area only with petroleum jelly after etching, your pumpkin will last longer
2. Hand-sculpted article: made with clay/modeling clay displayed on paper plate sealed in plastic
3. Decorated pencil
4. Nature craft - maximum size 30 cm x 30 cm (12” x 12”)
5. Draw or paint a single object: bird, animal, machine, etc., any media on paper or canvas
6. Draw or paint a scene or landscape: any media on paper or canvas
7. Draw or paint Science Fiction/Fantasy: any media on paper or canvas
8. Homemade jewelry: mounted on cardboard and sealed in plastic
9. Greeting card – entirely handmade by exhibitor
10. Ceramic/pottery article (may be store bought or handmade): hand painted by exhibitor
11. Script/cursive/handwriting, one sentence: “The best things about Spencerville Fair are ________” (filling in the blank) quality of handwriting and completed statement to be judged
12. Creative LEGO or building blocks: securely mounted on cardboard no larger than 30 cm x 30 cm (12” x 12”) completely sealed in plastic bag or wrap. No Kits allowed. May give a short description on the fair tag to assist the judge.
13. Create and illustrate your own comic: minimum 6 frames
14. Collage: “All about Me” maximum size 30 cm x 30 cm (12” x 12”)
15. Draw or paint Pop Culture reference: any media on paper or canvas – add a title
16. Interesting photo: taken, mounted on cardboard/poster type board and labeled by exhibitor
17. Quilt Block – made of paper or fabric 30cm x 30cm (12” x12”) – judged on design and composition
18. Decorate a hat or cap
CLASS 6
GRADES 7 & 8:
Sections:
1. Etching on a pumpkin (1) – medium size - displayed on a foil plate – hint - if you wipe etched area only with petroleum jelly after etching, your pumpkin will last longer
2. Hand-sculpted article: made with clay/modeling clay displayed on a paper plate sealed in plastic
3. Greeting card – entirely handmade by exhibitor
4. Knitted or crocheted article
5. Sewing article: machine and/or hand-stitched
6. Draw or paint a single object: bird, animal, machine, etc., any media on paper or canvas
7. Nature craft - maximum size 30 cm (12”) in any one direction
8. Draw or paint a scene/landscape: any media on paper or canvas
9. Origami bookmark
10. Draw or paint a portrait: any media on paper or canvas
11. Draw or paint Science Fiction/Fantasy: any media on paper or canvas
12. Create and illustrate your own comic: minimum 6 frames
13. Draw or paint Pop Culture reference: any media on paper or canvas – add a title
14. Zen Doodle: may be coloured/painted
15. Smash book/Journal: (1) page, with or without photographs, maximum page size 30cm x 30cm (12” x 12”)
16. Interesting photo of an animal: (1) taken, mounted on cardboard/poster type board and labeled by exhibitor
17. Quilt Block – made of paper or fabric 30cm x 30cm (12” x12”) – judged on design and composition
18. Small scarecrow (maximum height 61cm (24”)
CLASS 7
GRADES 9 - 12:
Sections:
1. Etching on a pumpkin (1) - medium size - displayed on a foil plate – hint - if you wipe etched area only with petroleum jelly after etching, your pumpkin will last longer
2. Hand-sculpted article: made with clay/modeling clay displayed on a paper plate sealed in plastic
3. Nature craft - maximum size 30 cm (12”) in any one direction
4. Knitted or crocheted article
5. Draw or paint a single object/still life: any media on paper or canvas
6. Origami bookmark
7. Draw or paint a scene/landscape: any media on paper or canvas
8. Sewing article: machine and/or hand-stitched
9. Draw or paint a portrait: any media on paper or canvas
10. Quilt Block – made of fabric 30cm x 30cm (12” x12”) – judged on design and composition
11. Draw or paint Science Fiction/Fantasy: any media on paper or canvas
12. Create and illustrate your own comic: minimum 8 frames
13. Draw or paint Pop Culture reference: any media on paper or canvas– add a title
14. Zen Doodle: may be coloured/painted
15. Smash book/Journal: (1 or 2) page, with or without photographs, maximum 30cm x 30cm (12” x 12”) per page
16. Photo collection: minimum of (3) with a farm related theme - taken, mounted together, on cardboard/poster type board and labeled by exhibitor
17. Wire bending art – 3D no more than 76cm (30”) in any one direction
18. Article of Woodwork – maximum size 76cm (30”) in any one direction
CLASS 8
VEGETABLES:
when selecting vegetables consider uniformity, size, colour, trueness to shape and correct number requested – all vegetables to be displayed on a sturdy disposable plate.
Grade JK-2
Sections:
1. Potatoes (3)
2. Carrots (3): greens cut 1” from root
3. Tomatoes (1): with calyx; full size, not mini
4. Odd shaped vegetable (1)
5. A creature made from garden produce and other natural materials in a solid container or on tray
Grade 3-6
Sections:
6. Potatoes (3)
7. Carrots (3): greens cut 1” from root
8. Cucumbers (2)
9. Tomatoes (3): with calyx, full size not mini
10. Odd shaped vegetable (1)
11. Vegetable Vehicle: combination of whole or carved vegetables and/or fruit in a solid container or on tray
Grade 7-12
Sections:
12. Potatoes (3)
13. Carrots (3): greens cut 1” from root
14. Cucumbers (2)
15. Tomatoes (3): with calyx, full size not mini
16. Odd shaped vegetable (1)
17. An arrangement of 5 different, labeled vegetables, on a sturdy base: maximum 61cm x 61cm (24” x 24”); garden
foliage may be used
CLASS 9
FLOWERS:
When selecting flowers consider uniformity, condition, correct number and no insects or disease.
No buds please unless otherwise stated.
Grade JK-2
Sections:
1. Marigolds: (3) blooms
2. Pansies: (3) blooms, any colour(s)
3. Most unique flower
4. Floral arrangement: minimum of (3) garden varieties of flowers (buds and greenery may be used)
5. Artistic arrangement: using natural materials from field and woods (buds may be used); container appropriate to the arrangement, but not necessarily of natural material
Grade 3-6
Sections:
6. Petunias: (5) blooms
7. Pansies: (3) blooms, any colour(s)
8. Most unique flower
9. Floral arrangement: minimum of (3) garden varieties of flowers (buds and greenery may be used)
10. Artistic arrangement: using natural materials from field and woods (buds may be used); container appropriate to the arrangement, but not necessarily of natural material
Grade 7-12
Sections:
11. Zinnias: (3) blooms
12. Dahlia under 5”: (3) blooms, any colour(s)
13. Most unique flower
14. Floral arrangement: minimum of (3) garden varieties of flowers (buds and greenery may be used)
15. Artistic arrangement: using natural materials from field and woods (buds may be used); container appropriate to the arrangement, but not necessarily of natural material
CLASS 10
BAKING:
All food must be displayed on study disposable plate and encased in clear plastic. All decorations must be edible.
Mark exhibitor’s grade (as of July 1st) on tag.
Grade JK-2 - Decorations done by exhibitor unassisted (only decorating will be judged)
Section:
1. Decorated sugar cookies (3)
Grade 3-6- Judged on appearance and taste – all decorations must be edible
Sections:
2. Decorated cupcakes (2)
3. Chocolate chip cookies (3): no larger than 7.5cm (3”) each
Grade 7-8 - Judged on appearance and taste – all decorations must be edible
Sections:
4. Brownie squares: (2) iced (no nuts)
5. Butter tarts (3): no nuts or raisins
6. Cake pops (3): animal theme decorations
Grade 9-12 - Judged on appearance and taste – all decorations must be edible
Sections:
7. Brownie squares: (2) iced (no nuts)
8. Butter tarts (3): no nuts or raisins
9. Cake pops (3): floral theme decorations
10. Any Pumpkin Dessert: (one serving) must contain pumpkin, e.g. pumpkin pie, pumpkin square, pumpkin muffin