JUNIOR DEPARTMENT
Chairperson - Derek McKnight 905-627-7818
The Purpose of the Junior Department:
1. To supplement and encourage junior activities in the area served by the
Fair
2. To improve the educational value of the Fair
3. To develop new exhibitors for the future
4. To stimulate the interest of a greater number of people in the Fair
RULES
1. Junior Department is open to all eligible exhibitors within age category
2. The classes are open to Juniors 10 to 21 years of age as of Sept. 30th
3. All work must be done by exhibitor
4. All entries must be made on the entry form. Extra forms and prize
lists may be obtained from the General Manager
5. All entries must be in the hands of the General Manager, P.O. Box
38, Rockton, LOR 1XO, on or before October 3, 2008. Late or changed
entries will be charged $1.00 each
6. Exhibits must be placed between 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on the
Thursday of Thanksgiving Weekend
Note*: Junior Entries are received in the "Youth & Agricultural Centre",
except sections #78 & #81 which are received in the "Farm & Home" Hall
7. With the exception of those rules listed above, all other rules of the
Rockton World's Fair will apply
8. No person will be allowed to enter more than one item per Class. 15% of
Prize Money will be deducted in lieu of Entry Fee. This deduction is used for
prize money. A membership is not required to exhibit in the Junior Department
9. Any article previously shown in Junior Department will not be accepted
10. Junior Directors are not responsible for exhibits left in Hall after Fair
closing time. Spectators will be cleared from the "Youth & Agricultural" Centre
at 5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. Show your Exhibitor's Pass to be admitted to
remove your exhibits, which must be picked up by 6 p.m.
11. Junior Directors are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged articles
12. Articles of baked goods may not be submitted in baking wrappers
13. All hay, grain, roots, seeds and vegetables must be the property of
the exhibitor, growth of the present year, and the production of the
farm unless otherwise stated. All vegetables must be fresh
SPECIAL PRIZES
NOTE: Contestants must exhibit in at least 9 classes to win one of the special
prizes. The special prizes will be decided on by points:
1st, 5 points; 2nd, 4 points; 3rd, 3 points; 4th, 2 points; 5th, 1 point.
Ribbons will be awarded to 3rd place
SPECIAL - Rockton Agricultural Society - to the exhibitor who has won the most
points in the Junior Department
1st, $10; 2nd, $3; 3rd, $2; 4th, $1
SPECIAL - Russ & Linda Powers Award to the boy winning the most
points in the Junior Department
SPECIAL - Dundas Rotary Club Award to the girl winning the most
points in the Junior Department
Previous winners not eligible
Section 88 - FIELD CROPS
- Rules 6 and 7 Strictly Enforced
Prizes: 1st, $6; 2nd, $4; 3rd,
$2.50; 4th, $1.50
1. 1 Peck of Oats, any variety
2. 1 Peck of Barley
3. 1 Peck of Mixed Grain, at least 20% Oats
4. 1 Peck of Winter Wheat
5. Corn Ensilage, 1 Quart Jar
6. Haylage, 1 Quart Jar
Hay - Each exhibit to be a 10" slice of a
bale, properly tied
7. First Cut Hay, 85% Legume
8. First Cut Hay, Legume and Grass mixed, at least 50% Grass
9. Second Cut Hay, 85% Legume
10. Third Cut Hay, 85% Legume
11. 5 Ears of Grain Corn
12. 6 Stalks of Silage Corn
13. Tallest Stalk of Corn, 1 Specimen, no roots
CHAMPION HAY EXHIBITOR - by Hamilton-Wentworth Federation
of Agriculture for the Champion Bale of Hay - $10
14. Soybeans - 6 plants, no roots, mounted on a background 24" x 30"
Section 89 -
VEGETABLES
- Rule 13 Strictly Enforced
Prizes: 1st, $4; 2nd, $2.50;
3rd, $1.75; 4th, $1
1. 3 Spanish Onions, matching
2. 5 Beets
3. 2 Butternut, Squash, matching
4. 2 Acorn Squash, matching
5. 5 Table Carrots, long
6. 2 Heads Cabbage, any variety
7. 2 Pie Pumpkins, matching
8. Largest Beet
9. Largest Squash
10. Largest Carrot
11. Longest Zucchini
12. Largest Pumpkin
13. 3 Litre Basket of Potatoes, any variety, must be named
14. Most Unusual Potato
15. Most Unusual Carrot
16. Fall Harvest Basket, minimum of 5 fresh vegetables
17. A Cartoon Character made out of vegetables
18. Decorated Pumpkin, any size - uncarved
19. Collection of Gourds, minimum 3 varieties
Special - New: The Pumpkin Awards. Exhibitors who enter Classes 7 & 18 from
Section 89 and Class 17 of Section 90 are eligible to win the Pumpkin Prize.
The top Point winner in all 3 classes (determined by points) will be the
winner.
Prizes Awarded to the Top Three Pumpkin Winners:
1st, $25; 2nd, $15; 3rd, $10
Prize money donated anonymously
Section 90 - FOOD CLASSES
- Rules 3, 6 and 7 Strictly Enforced
Prizes: 1st, $5; 2nd, $3.50; 3rd, $2; 4th, $1.50
Please ensure that all food items are wrapped and sealed with easy
accessibility
1. 3 decorated Cookies, your choice, any theme
2. 3 Fruit Muffins
3. 3 Iced Brownies, without nuts
4. 3 Pieces of Fudge, without nuts
5. 3 Carrot Muffins
6. 3 Chocolate Chip Cookies
7. 3 Decorated Cupcakes
8. 3 Shortbread Cookies
9. 3 Oatmeal Cookies
10. 3 Rice Krispie Squares
11. 1 slice Quick Bread, any variety
12. Loaf of White or Whole Wheat Bread, made from bread machine
13. Loaf of White or Whole Wheat Bread, made by hand
14. Homemade Ontario Fruit Jam, (6-8 oz.), sealed, any variety
Special - CERTO Prize
15. White Cake (8" round) decorated theme "Farmers Feed Cities"
SPECIAL by Junior Associates Prizes: 1st, $10; 2nd, $8; 3rd, $6; 4th, $4
Classes 16 & 17 only. Exhibitor must bring
in whole pie - one slice will be cut and retained for
judging
16. Pumpkin Pie, 1 slice - see above rule
17. Apple Pie, 1 slice - see above rule
Prizes: 1st, $10; 2nd, $8; 3rd, $6; 4th, $4
18. Homemade Candy on a small plate
19. Dill Pickles with Garlic, in pint jars
20. Peaches, in pint jars
21. Pears, in pint jars
Special - 1st Prize Bernardin Gift Pack
22. 1 cup Savoury Party Mix
23. 1 cup Sweet Party Mix
*NOTE* CANNING WILL NOT BE REFRIGERATED!
BERNARDIN "BEST OF SHOW"
HOME CANNING AWARD
For Competitors 18 yrs. and under - Please Specify Age on Entry Form
1. All eligible entries must be sealed with Bernardin two-piece Snap Lids and
must be in a jar designed for home canning
2. Entries must be labeled with product name and date of preparation
3. Home canned foods to be judged must have been prepared within a one-year
period prior to judging date
4. Recipes should accompany the preserves
First Prize: Bernardin Gift - Home Canning Fair Certificate & Ribbon,
Bernardin Guide to Home Preserving, $5.00 Merchandise Certificate, 12
Decorative Canning Labels, 1 Package of Bernardin Collection Elite TM Snap
Lids & matching Gift Tags (approximate retail value $15.00).
CERTO SPECIAL
Exhibitors who enter Classes 14 and 15
are eligible to win prizes donated
by Certo.
An empty Certo package must be included with entry.
Winners will be
determined by points.
Prizes awarded to first and second places only.
Section 91 - ARTS & CRAFTS
- Rules 3, 6 and 7 Strictly Enforced
Prizes: 1st, $4.50; 2nd, $3.50; 3rd, $3; 4th, $2.50
1. Home sewn Stocking, decorated
2. Homemade Christmas Tree Topper
3. Article of Winter Outerwear, made of Polar Fleece
4. Scrapbooking Page, subject: "A Celebration"
5. Article made of Building Blocks (i.e. Lego), not to exceed 30cm
x 30cm x 30cm
6. Party Invitation to a New Year's Eve Party
7. Knitted or Crocheted Item made after 2007 Fair, by Junior
8. Article of Woodwork, not to exceed 84cm x 84cm x 84cm
9. Handmade Garden Stone, not to exceed 30cm x 30cm x 30cm
10. Item of Homemade Jewellery
11. Largest Ball of Baler Twine
12. Sewn Hallowe'en Costume
13. Article made by sewing machine
14. Unique Art Work or Craft made by the exhibitor in 2008, not to exceed
50cm x 50cm x 50cm
Section 92 - FLOWER CLASSES
Rules 3, 6 and 7 Strictly Enforced
Prizes 1st, $4.50; 2nd, $3.50; 3rd, $3; 4th, $2
Note: Entries must be grown by the exhibitor
1. Arrangement of Dried Flowers
2. Fresh Flower Table Centrepiece
Special - 1st Prize $10 by
Sandra Hanes
3. Corsage
4. Vase of Arranged Fresh Flowers
5. Geranium, 3 blooms
6. Floating Rose
7. 3 Marigolds, taller than 3"
8. Chrysanthemum, 1 spray
9. Dahlia, largest bloom
10. Wild Flower Arrangement
11. African Violet, flowering, single flowering
Special - 1st Prize $10 by
Sandra Hanes
12. Cactus or Succulent, any variety
Section 93 - SPECIAL
FRUIT PRIZES Rules 3, 6 and 7 Strictly Enforced
Prizes 1st, $4.50; 2nd, $3.50; 3rd, $3
1. 5 McIntosh Apples
2. 5 Royal Gala Apples
3. 5 Golden Delicious Apples
4. 5 Delicious Apples
5. 3 Varieties of Apples obtained from any source
6. 5 Pears, any variety
7. Cider, 1 quart
8. 4 Tomatoes, stems attached
9. Assortment of fresh fruit, arranged in 4 qt. basket
Section 94 - 4-H CLASSES
Prizes 1st, $4; 2nd, $3; 3rd, $2
1. 4-H Inter-County Sheaf Club Class, one sheaf, wheat
2. 4-H Inter-County Sheaf Club Class, one sheaf, any other grain
3. Project made by member of a Sewing Club
4. Project made by member of a Beekeeping Project
5. Project made by member of a Canning Club
6. Project made by member of a Candlemaking Club
7. Project made by member of a Pastry Club
8. Project made by member of a Scrapbooking Club
FOR ADDITIONAL JUNIOR CLASSES PLEASE SEE ART SECTION #78 &
PHOTOGRAPHY SECTION #81.
