JU N IOR SC HOOL F AIR
October 9, 10, & 11, 2014
Flos Agricultural Society gratefully acknowledges the
support and co-operation of area schools and their Staff
and Administrators.
Management Committee:
Livestock Committee:
Linda Murray, Doreen
Turner, Kathy Daniels
Doug Ritchie
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. No entry fee will be charged to the children.
2. Competition in the Elmvale Junior School Fair is open to
elementary and high school students, as well as those children
receiving home instruction in our area.
3. The grade the pupil is in, when the project is completed will
determine the class in which it is to be entered.
4. All exhibits must be the property of the student exhibitor.
5. Articles exhibited in any previous year will not be awarded
a prize.
6. Pupils must not make more than one entry in any one Section.
7. All exhibits should be in place, and arranging of school displays completed by 7 p.m. Thursday, October 9 . Livestock
should be on the grounds by 10 a.m., Friday, October 1 0 ,
and removed at 4:30 p.m.
8. Special Jr. Fair tags will be given to teachers prior to the Fair, and
will also be available after Sept. 1 at Superior Facility
Services, 8 Yonge St. S. Elmvale, the Elmvale Public Library,
and at the Fair Office on Oct. 9.
9. Exhibits, except livestock, not to be removed until 4:30 p.m.
Saturday October 11, 2014, but must be removed by 5:00
p.m.
10. Anyone found guilty of willfully breaking the rules of the
Fair will forfeit all prize money won.
11. Plates will be supplied for vegetables. Exhibitor should
supply disposable plates for all baking entries.
12. Home Instructors: In all categories that are pre-judged by
classroom teachers, which include Classes 129 -160 must be
in the hands of L. Murray 705-322-5067 by 9:00 a.m.,
Friday, October 3 . Please include a telephone number. They
will be pre-judged by a committee - best 3 for all Printing
and Writing categories (representation by population)
ANNOUNCEMENT TO PARENTS: Parents are urged to allow
the children to do the work and preparations of the exhibits without assistance. Encourage them in every way, but remember
that every bit of work you do for them helps to defeat the object
of the Junior School Fair.
ALL ENTRIES IN CLASSES 1 - 128 MUST BE IN
PLACE AT THE ARENA BY 7:00 P.M. ON
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2014
Prize money in Sections 1 - 49
1st - $2.50, 2nd - $2.00, 3rd - $1.50, 4th - $1.00 and
$.75 for each worthy entry up to 10th prize
FLOWERS
PLEASE NOTE: Please be sure to have adequate
water in your containers. NO artificial items
permitted.
Open to children Grade 12 & under
1. Largest Sunflower head, stem
removed, displayed on a plate
2. Cosmos, 5 stems with foliage
3. Marigolds, 5 blooms, long stems with foliage
4. Mums, 5 blooms with foliage
5. MARLENE TINNEY SPECIAL:
Petunias, single, 5 sprays
6. Roses,1 stem, any variety
7. Rose, 1 bloom, floating with its own leaf
8. Single Dahlia bloom
9. Snapdragons,3 spikes
10. Sedum, 3 stems
11. Bouquet of Cattails in a can
12. A “Flower Pie” 20 cm (8”) , foil plate, filled
with moist sand, decorated with flower
blooms and some foliage
13. Collection of Weeds/Grasses arranged in
a soup can
14. Collection of garden flowers, in a vase,
accompanied by a list of the flowers
displayed.
JK to GRADE 4
15. Best arrangement in a sand pail
16. “Milkshake” Live Flower Arrangement in a
milk carton, no larger than 500 ml size
GRADE 5 - 8
17. Best live arrangement in a recycled
Container
18. “Milkshake” Live Flower Arrangement in a
milk carton, no larger than 500 ml size
FRUITS,VEGETABLES and GRAINS
Open to children Grade 12 & under
19. 3 Beets
20. 3 Carrots
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
Longest Carrot
3 Table Cucumbers
Fattest Cucumber
1 Zucchini
3 Cooking Onions
5 Potatoes, name kind
Potato with the most eyes
1 Pie Pumpkin
1 Mammoth Squash
1 Pepper Squash
1 Butternut Squash
3 Ornamental gourds OR mini pumpkins
3 Ripe Tomatoes, stems left on
5 Cherry Tomatoes, ripe
3 Green Tomatoes, stems left on
5 Cherry Tomatoes, green
1 Odd -Shaped Vegetable, not decorated
5 Apples, named variety
5 Pears, named variety
Vegetable Vehicle, combination of whole or carved
Vegetables, on a solid base
41. Longest Dandelion taproot
42. GR 1 – 4 A Kooky Creature, made from a variety
of fruits and/or vegetables
43. GR 5 – 8 A Kooky Creature, made from a variety
of fruits and/or vegetables
44. 1 Litre Barley
45. 1 Litre Oats
46. 1 Litre Wheat
47. 3 Ears Yellow, Grain Corn
48. 3 Stalks Ensilage Corn
49. Silage Corn, in 1 litre zip-lock bag
CENTRE FLOS WOMEN’S INSTITUTE SPECIAL
54. Create a Snowman using popped popcorn,
mount on a piece of construction paper
max. 28cm x 44cm (11” x 17”)
JK SK AND GRADE 1 as of Sept 30, 2014
55. A Sunflower head, decorated as a face,
accessories permitted, displayed on a
paper plate
56. Glue pasta and/or cereal on paper,
decorated to create a coloured rainbow,
22cm x 28cm (8.5”x11”)
57. Smallest Maple leaf, mounted
58. Decorate a fly swatter
59. Make a picture of a flower, using old
buttons,22cm x 28cm (8.5” x 11”)
construction paper
60. Make a pipe cleaner animal, max 30 pipe
cleaners
61. Make a Scarecrow from marshmallows &
toothpicks ONLY, displayed on a paper
plate
62. Make a leaf out of play dough
63. Decorate a small gift bag – Christmas
theme
64. Decorate a toothbrush
65. Decorate a 20cm (8”) pancake, displayed
on a paper plate
66. An accessory for my hair
67. Make a marshmallow flower, max. 12.5cm
(5”) high
68. Box Art – Theme “My Dog’s Home” base is
a box max. 30cm x 20cm (12” x 8”), box on
its side
69. Make a picture of an animal, out of seeds,
max 22cm x 28cm (8.5” x11”),unframed
GRADE 2 & 3 as of Sept 30, 2014
Student with the most points in Sections 1- 49 $10.00
CRAFTS AND HOBBIES
To make it easier, we have grouped
sections according to Grade.
Prizes offered in Sections 50 – 116
st
nd
rd 1 - $2.50, 2 - $2.00, 3 $1.50
PRESCHOOLERS, as of Sept 30, 2014
50. A Picture made with your hand prints, max
22cm x 28cm (8.5” x 11”)
51. Colour a picture from your favourite
colouring book
52. A collection of different stickers, mounted,
max 22cm x 28cm (8.5” x 11”)
53. A necklace made from cereal and/or pasta
70. Create an edible castle, max. base15cm x
15cm (6” x 6”)
71. Decorate wrapping paper for a birthday,
22cm x 28 cm (8.5” x 11”)
72. Make a Clothespin butterfly
73. Decorate an old pair of sunglasses
74. Decorate a light bulb, securely fasten to
paper plate
75. 6 small Pet Rocks, decorated, placed in a ½
dozen-size egg carton
76. Create a “Canimal” from 1 can (i.e. soup) by
gluing or taping decorations to look like an
animal or bird
77. Decorate a Straw Hat
78. Decorate a pop bottle to look like a Farmer
79. Create a Fridge Magnet
80. A picture collage of vegetables and/or fruits,
22cm x 28cm (8.5” x 11”)
81. Create a free-standing “Family Tree”, max
45cm (18”)
82. Decorate a hard-boiled egg, display in an
egg holder
83. Decorated Pumpkin, NOT carved, max.
20cm x 25cm (8” x 10”)
84. Box Art – Theme “A Haunted House”, base
is a box max 30cm x 20cm
(12” x 8”)
GRADE 4 & 5, as of Sept 30, 2014
85. Decorate a Flip Flop
86. Create a Fall Fair Float, using a shoe box
87. Decorate a picture frame, approx 12cm x
18cm (5” x 7”)
88. Make a corn cob race car
89. Make a First Aid Kit for your home,
minimum 8 items
90. Make an edible necklace (string must be
edible too)
91. Create a spider, using a pair of kid’s gloves,
decorated
92. Make a person, using A plastic spoon
93. Collage of French words, min. 15 words,
22cm x 28cm (8.5” x 11”) white paper.
Spelling will be judged.
94. A Map of Simcoe County, 22cm x 28cm
(8.5” x 11”), naming townships, 5 lakes and
5 historical places. Use pencil crayons.
95. A Bird Feeder made from a plastic
container
96. Create a Winter Scene, in a glass jar
97. Decorate a Ball Cap, accessories permitted
98. Decorated Pumpkin, NOT carved, max
20cm x 25cm (8” x 10”)
99. Draw a Country Scene, Label barn, silo, hay
bale, cow, horse, pig, chicken, tractor &
combine. 22cm x 28cm (8.5” x 11”)
GRADE 6 – 8 as of Sept 30, 2014
100. Decorate a Light Bulb, as a “Tractor”.
Securely fasten to a paper plate
101. A design-yourself Bookmark
102. A decorated (empty) clay flowerpot
103. Create a Scarecrow, using a NEW toilet
plunger
104. Design your own Coat of Arms, any
media on 22cmx28cm (8.5”x11”) paper
105. Create a calendar page for December
2014, free-hand, NO computer aid,
approx 28cm x 44cm (11” x 17”)
106. Create a movie poster, no computer aid,
22cmx28cm (8.5”x11”) paper
107. An object made out of recycled metals,
Theme - “ Ride at the Fair”, max 30cm x
30cm (12” x 12”)
108. Make a Building using sugar cubes &
Royal Icing, on a cardboard base. Max.
base 15cm x 15cm (6”x6”)
109. Make a Terrarium out of a glass jar
110. Decorated Pumpkin, NOT carved, max
20cm x 25cm (8” x 10”)
111. “Inukshuk” made out of rocks, max. 12
cm (5”) tall
112. Make a First Aid Kit for your home,
minimum 10 items
113. A Candle Holder creation
114. GR 6 ONLY, Map of Ontario, label 3
lakes,the Capital,& 5 large cities
Use 22cmx28cm (8.5”x11”) paper
115. GR 7 ONLY Map of Canada, label &
locate provinces, territories and capitals
Use 22cmx28cm (8.5”x11”) paper
116. GR 8 ONLY Map of North America,
label countries, capitals,3 important
rivers & surrounding bodies of water
Use 22cmx28cm (8.5”x11”) paper
CENTRE FLOS WOMEN’S INSTITUTE SPECIAL
Student with the most points in Sections 50 – 116
$10.00
WYE DESIGN - SPECIAL
Sections 117 - 119
Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $3.00, 3rd - $2.00
GRADE 6 – 8 as of Sept 30, 2014
117. Design your family tree on the
computer. Must show a minimum of 2
generations. 8½” x 11” (22 cm x 28 cm)
118. Design a Front Book Cover for our
2015 Fall Fair Book 8½” tall x 5”
wide (22 cm tall x 14 cm wide) any
medium, black and white only, black and
white only
119. Sketch a farm animal in charcoal or
pencil 8½” x 11” (22 cm x 28 cm)
LEGO
CORONATION MASONIC LODGE –
SPECIAL Sections 120-121
st
nd
rd
Prizes 1 - $5.00, 2 - $3.00, 3 - $2.00
(These will be displayed in secure
showcases)
120. JK – GR 3 ONLY “Tractor”, max 28cm
(11”) tall
121. GR 4 – 8 ONLY “ Barn with silo” , max
28cm (11”) tall
ELMVALE HOME BUILDING CENTRE –
SPECIAL
Prize money offered in Sections 122 - 124
st
nd
rd
1 $ 6.00, 2 - $4.00, 3 - $3.00
Make a creation, out of duct tape ONLY. No
additional materials to be used.
122. JK - Grade 4
123. Grades 5 - 8
124. Grades 9 – 12
FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS
“YES I CAN!!! “
Anything Goes
Sections 125 – 128
$2.50 for every worthy entry
125.
126.
127.
128.
JK – Grade 3
Grade 4 – 6
Grade 7 – 8
Secondary School
THE FOLLOWING CLASSES 129 THRU 160
ARE PRE-JUDGED
ONLY 3 ENTRIES PER CLASSROOM
If the work is done at home, it must be in the
hands of either the classroom teacher
OR L. Murray
705-322-5067 no later than Fri. Oct 3, 2014
9 a.m. for pre-judging by a committee
ART, PENMANSHIP and POSTERS
Prizes offered in Sections 129 - 151
st
nd
rd
1 - $2.50, 2 - $2.00, 3 - $1.50
Note: Printing & Writing poems also available on
Fair web-site
JK & SK
129. Draw a picture, on 28cm x 44cm (11” x 17”)
white paper, Any media, “Me at Play”
GRADE 1
130. Draw a picture, on 28cm x 44cm (11” x 17”)
white paper, Any media, “In My Back Yard”
131. Printing, use page provided by school
representative, “My Name is ….”
143. Draw a picture, on 28cm x 44cm (11” x 17”)
white paper,
Any media, “Scene from my Window”
144. Writing, on 3-ring lined paper, written on every
other line, of the poem “Leaf Blankets”
145. Creative Writing, on 22cm x 28cm (8.5”’ x 11”)
white paper, May be typed, “My Adventure at
the Pyramids”
GRADE 7
146. Draw a picture, on 28cm x 44cm (11” x 17”)
white paper,
Any media, ”Interesting Landscape”
147. Writing, on 3-ring lined paper, written on every
line, (ink) of the poem “Autumn Wind”
148. Expository Writing, on 22cm x 28cm (8.5” x
11”) white Paper, may be typed,
“My Canadian Hero”
GRADE 2
132, Draw a picture, on 28cm x 44cm (11” x 17”)
white paper, Any media, “Animal Friends”
133. Printing, on 3-ring lined paper, printed every
other line, first 4 lines of the poem “Funny
Turkey”
GRADE 3
134. Draw a picture, on 28cm x 44cm (11” x 17”)
white paper, Any media, “Fun in the Leaves”
135. Printing, on 3-ring lined paper, printed every
other line, of the poem “An Autumn Day”
136. Creative Writing, on 22cm x 28cm (8.5” x 11”)
white paper, May be typed, “At the Fall Fair,
I’m going to …..”
GRADE 4
137. Draw a picture, on 28cm x 44cm (11” x 17”)
white paper, Any media, “The Fall Fair”
138. Writing, on 3-ring lined paper, written on every
other line, of the poem “In Autumn”
139. Creative Writing, on 22cm x 28cm (8.5” x 11”)
white paper, May be typed, “What will my
School look like in 2040”
GRADE 8
149. Draw a picture, on 28cm x 44cm (11” x 17”)
white paper, Any media, “Sunset”
150. Writing, on 3-ring lined paper, written on every
line, (ink) of the poem “Leaves”
151. Expository Writing, on 22cm x 28cm (8.5” x
11”) white Paper, may be typed,
“Biography of a Teacher”
POSTER COMPETITIONS
SIMCOE COUNTY DAIRY PRODUCER
COMMITTEE
SPECIAL
Prizes offered in Sections 152 – 154
st
nd
rd
1 - $10.00, 2 - $6.00, 3 - $ 4.00
Any media, on white paper, 28cm x 44cm
(11” x 17”)
152. GRADE 1 & 2: Milk Products
153. GRADE 3 & 4: Dairy Farming – “Then &
Now”
154. GRADE 5 & 6: Technology on Dairy Farms
GRADE 5
140. Draw a picture, on 28cm x 44cm (11” x 17”)
white paper, Any media, “An Autumn Scene”
141. Writing, on 3-ring lined paper, written on every
other line, of the poem “Thanksgiving”
142. Creative Writing, on 22cm x 28cm (8.5” x 11”)
white paper, May be typed, “My Adventure at
the Fair”
GRADE 6
** First prize poster in each age group becomes the
property of the Simcoe County Dairy Producer
Committee, and will be entered in a County-wide
competition.
O.A.A.S YOUTH POSTER
SPECIAL
Prizes offered in Sections 155 – 157
st
nd
rd
1 - $20.00, 2 - $15.00, 3 - $10.00
Theme – “Promoting Your Fair”
Name and date of Fair must be clearly shown on
poster. Must be hand drawn. Minimum size 81/2” x
11” (22cm x 28cm) - Maximum size 11” x 17”
(28cm x 44cm), “poster” size. Proofread spelling.
Each entry must then be mounted on BRISTOL
BOARD to add a 5cm (2”) border on all four sides.
If work is done at home, it must be in the hands of
classroom teacher by Friday, October 3, 2014 at 9
a.m.
**First prize poster will be entered in District
Competition. Name of person, school, and Fair must
be printed on back of poster.
155. J.K. - Gr. 4
156. Gr. 5 - Gr. 8
157. Gr. 9 - Gr. 12
Judging Standards for O.A.A.S. Special Poster
Competition
1.
Overall Appearance - 20 points
2.
Attract and hold attention - 25 points
3.
Competition theme clear - 40 points
4.
Quality materials/end product - 15 points
SIMCOE COUNTY
FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE
FARM SAFETY POSTER CONTEST
Prizes offered in Sections 158-160
st
nd
rd
1 - $10, 2 - $6, 3 - $4
Please use 28cmx44cm (11”x17”) paper, any media
158. Gr. 1 - 3 “Safety around Farm Animals”
159. Gr. 4 - 6 “Safety around the Farm”
160. Gr. 7 & Up “Safety around Farm
Machinery”
DOMESTIC SCIENCE
Prizes offered in Sections 161- 190
1st - $2.50, 2nd - $2.00, 3rd - $1.50, 4th - $1.00
and $.75 for each worthy entry up to 10th prize
Home cooked foods only. Baked goods are judged first
on appearance. Those meeting requirements are then
tasted. Please place on 6” recyclable plates (i.e.
paper) and in zip-lock bags.
To make it easier, we have grouped
sections according to Grade.
JK SK AND GRADE 1 as of Sept 30, 2014
161. 3 plain Oatmeal cookies,
dropped method
162. 3 Rice Krispie Treats
163. Decorate a gingerbread man
(may purchase gingerbread man)
164. BOYS only - 3 Cookies for Dad
165. GIRLS only - 3 Cookies for Mom
GRADE 2 & 3 as of Sept 30, 2014
166. 3 Chocolate Chip cookies, dropped method
167. Hand-decorated donut (may purchase
donut)
168. 4 pieces of Fudge
169. BOYS only - 3 Cookies for Mom
170. GIRLS only - 3 Cookies for Dad
GRADE 4 & 5, as of Sept 30, 2014
171. 3 light cupcakes, iced with edible
decorations
172. 3 slices of vegetable loaf (i.e. Zucchini
loaf)
173. 3 Butter tarts (may purchase tart shells)
GRADE 6 – 8 as of Sept 30, 2014
174. 3 muffins, same kind
175. 3 slices fruit loaf (i.e. banana loaf)
176. 3 butter tarts (may purchase tart shells)
177. Sand Art Brownie –as per following recipe
Sand Art Brownies- Do Not Bake, just
present dry ingredients in a jar with recipe
attached. Presentation judged.
RECIPE: 1/3 cup cocoa, ½ cup chocolate chips, ½
cup brown sugar, 2/3 cup white sugar, ½ cup white
chocolate chips, 1 cup + 2 tablespoons flour.
Combine dry ingredients with 1 tsp. vanilla, 2/3 cup
oil and 3 large eggs. Pour batter in greased 8” sq.
pan. Bake @ 350 degrees F for 40 – 45 minutes.
Open to ALL Students
178.
179.
180.
181.
182.
183.
3 Banana Muffins
4” (10cm) wedge apple pie
3 oatmeal cookies
Nutritious snack, max 2 items
Strawberry Freezer Jam, 250ml or smaller
Decorated single-layer cake, decoration
ONLY to be judged
184. Large 20cm (8”) Chocolate Chip Cookie
decorated with a smile face (judged on
taste and appearance)
185.
186.
187.
188.
189.
3 Drop cookies
Banana bread, 3 slices
3 carrot muffins
3 un-iced brownies
Using a Waffle Ice Cream Cone, create a
Christmas Tree, decorate with edible
decorations
190. 3 plain Baking Powder biscuits
CRAFTS AND HOBBIES
Prizes offered in Sections 191- 209
1st - $2.50, 2nd - $2.00, 3rd - $1.50, 4th - $1.00
and $.75 for each worthy entry up to 10th prize
Open to ALL Students
191. A Sewn garment
192. A project for home i.e. placemat, tablecloth,
pillowcase etc.
193. Novelty craft made from recycled material
194. A Christmas ornament
195. Decorate a Pillow Case as a trick or treat
bag for Hallowe’en
196. Using a 4L basket, create a baby-sitter’s
kit, to amuse a pre-schooler
197. Decorate a pair of running shoes
198. Carry-all bag made out of old jeans
199. A Child’s fabric toy
200. Create an interesting scarecrow, max height
30 cm (12”)
201. A Knitted or Crocheted Dishcloth
202. A quilted project
203. A Baby’s bib, made from scrap cloth
204. Scrapbooking Theme - “Winter Fun”
205. From a family photo, draw a caricature of
the same. Include the original photo
206. Computerized greeting card Theme
“Thank a Farmer”
207. Decorate a water bottle
208. A soap carving. Use non-perfumed soap.
Display in a ziplock bag
209. Homemade jewellery, in a ziplock bag
CENTRE FLOS WOMEN’S INSTITUTE SPECIAL
Student with the most points in Sections 161 – 209,
$10.00
SPECIALS
COUNTRY FAIR BAKING CONTESTS
Terms & Conditions of Sections 210 and 211
All entrants into the contests must submit
entries that were made using the sponsor’s
product.
2.
Include recipe, indicating use of the
Sponsor’s product.
3.
All entries will be judged on appearance, taste,
texture, creativity of recipe, and presentation.
Decision of the judge(s) will be final.
4.
Winners’ name and address must be
submitted with each entry.
1.
SPECIAL:
Robin Hood
“Best Lunch Box Snack”
1st prize: $15.00 2nd prize: $10.00 3rd prize: $5.00
st
National Level Contest 1 Prize: $100.00
210. Best homemade cookies, squares or bars
from contestant age 12 years and under, 2
each of 3 varieties (6 pieces total). Include
recipe, indicating the use of at least one Robin
Hood product. Judging will be based on
appearance, taste, texture, recipe creativity, and
presentation.
SPECIAL:
Fleischmann’s Yeast
“Beginner’s Best Bread Youth Contest”
1st prize: $15.00 2nd prize: $10.00 3rd prize: $5.00
st
National Level Contest 1 Prize: Portable
Music Player
211. Best Homemade Bread from contestant
under age 16. Include recipe, indicating the use
of Fleischmann’s Yeast. Judging will be based
on appearance, taste, texture, recipe creativity
and presentation.
O.A.A.S.- PLAIN CHOCOLATECHIP
COOKIE COMPETITION
Prizes: 1st - $ 2.50, 2nd - $2.00, 3rd
- $1.50, 4th & 5th - $1.00
212. Ages up to and including 15 years (as
of December 31 of current year)
5 cookies, no nuts, no larger than 3” and
no smaller than 2” (Winner qualifies for
District Competition – 8 cookies required)