School Fair is open to students of elementary school age and students who graduated from Grade 8 in June. All work must be done since the previous fair. The student’s grade will be interpreted as the grade in which he/she is a member since the previous fair. For more information, please read the Rules & Regulations found in the School Fair Prize List.
ROCKTON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
SCHOOL FAIR
PRIZE LIST
Book Cover Design Winner: Lucy Vanderzwaag,
Grade 7, Cambridge Christian School
ROCKTON WORLD’S FAIR
OCTOBER 10-14th, 2019
“Farming Footprints…Telling Our Story”
www.rocktonworldsfair.com
RAISE MONEY FOR YOUR SCHOOL
Rockton Agricultural Society has partnered with various schools in the region and we will donate back to your school, a portion of every ticket sold using your designated school fundraising code!
Step #1:
Obtain fundraising code from your school.
Step # 2:
Purchase tickets for all of your friends and family online here: http://www.rocktonworldsfair.com/school-fundraising/ Make sure you are using your school’s code to get a portion of your ticket donated back!
Step # 3:
Bring all of your friends and family, raise money for your school and enjoy all that the Rockton Fair has to offer!
Is your school NOT registered for the fundraising program yet? That’s ok! Contact your administration office and have them contact 519-647-2502 to get your school registered and start fundraising TODAY!
Fair Admission Prices
General Admission (Includes parking on premises)………… $15.00
Seniors Admission (65 years and older)………………………….$13.00
Ages 6 – 15 years………………………………………………………….$7.00
5 years and under…………………………………………………………FREE
Adult Weekend Pass…………………………………………………….$50.00
Youth Weekend Pass……………………………………………………$20.00
Sunday Special Family Pass 2 adults and up to 4 children…$35.00
Toonie Thursday: Midway preview only, All rides $2. 5:00pm-11:00pm
Friday Night special: One Price, a midways wristband for unlimited rides.
*Admission is General Admission
Ticket does not guarantee seating at any show.
Midway rides are not included in General Admission.
Public Hours
Thursday Toonie Night 5:00pm- 11:00pm – Midway/Food Concessions Only
Friday 11:00am 4-H Dairy Show
4:00pm- 10:30pm Admissions/Grounds/ Buildings Open
Saturday 9:00am- 10:30pm
Sunday 9:00am- 8:30pm
Monday 9:00am- 5:00pm
812 Old Hwy 8, Rockton, Ontario L0R 1X0
Phone: 519-647-2502
Fax: 519-647-3899
info@rocktonworldsfair.com
Thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers!
SCHOOL FAIR CO-CHAIRS: Kathy Thompson, Barb Manel: 519-212-9987
COMMITTEE: Evelyn Flatt, Carolyn Eddy, Cecil & Gladys Hamilton, Bill Hinrichs, Jerry Manel, Annette & Robert Schreuders, Allison & Craig Fousler, Janis Leslie, Robyn Leslie, Lloyd Bailey, Tracy Aikema-Robb, Shari Bosma, Sabrina Bosma, Amanda Bosma, Beth Ann Robb, Stefanie Comely, Kristine Hutchison.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
ALL WORK MUST BE DONE BY THE STUDENT
- Admission to the fair is still required until after Monday at 5 p.m.
- Students who are of elementary school agenda students who graduated from grade 8 in June of the current year (2019) are eligible to exhibit.
- The grade is to be interpreted as the grade in which he/she is a student as of November 2018.
- Only works created after Thanksgiving 2018 are eligible for entry.
- Individual exhibits of grain, corn, vegetables, flowers, and fruit must be grown in the home garden or home farm.
- For information and exhibit tags please contact the Fair Office: 812 Old Hwy 8, Rockton, L0R 1X0, 519-647-2502 or any School Fair Director.
- All exhibitors and teachers are urged to check that the school fair tags are completed before entries are submitted.
- All home school exhibitors please complete the mailing address section on the exhibit tags.
- Attach tags to the top, right-hand corner of the entry and include both the first and last names of student, the full school name and address.
- Teachers are asked to use discretion choosing only 10 entries per category per school. Pre-selection at the school level may be necessary.
- Only one entry per student is allowed in each section.
- All judges’ decisions are final.
- Exhibitors please arrange for all articles to be picked up between 5 & 5:30p.m. on Thanksgiving Monday only. The Rockton Fair and School Fair committee will not be responsible for any entries not picked up by Monday evening. All prize money can now be picked up in the main office boardroom on Thanksgiving Monday, between 3 and 5pm after 5pm, monies can be picked up at the School Fair Building.
- Identification will be required when you pick up your prize money.
SPECIAL PRIZES
THE MAE HOOD MEMORIAL AWARD: A plaque presented to the student winning the most points in the School Fair Department. No previous trophy winners are eligible.
POINTS: 1st: 5 pts, 2nd: 4pts, 3rd: 3 pts, 4th: 2pts, 5th: 1pt.
TROPHY: Awarded to the student with the most points in the June list.
POINTS: The top 10 highest overall point winners will receive a plaque engraved with the Rockton World’s Fair crest.
PLAQUES & CHEQUES: Sponsors: RBC & Hamilton Commercial Financial Services.
PLAQUE: Donated to the school with the highest points. Sponsor: C.A. Small Engines and Rentals
The Rockton Agricultural Society (RAS) is committed to the safeguarding of personal information collected from exhibitors in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Personal information collected will not be sold or disclosed for reasons other than for why it was collected. By completing and submitting the entry tag, the exhibitor, parent, or guardian consents to the information being used by the RAS for the mailing and/ or handing out of prize money and awards.
JUNE ENTRY LIST
Entries must be received by Wednesday, June 19th, 2019
2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Farm & Home Building
PRIZES: For the following classes except where noted.
1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50, 4th: $3.00, 5th: $2.50
CLASS/ SECTION: Refer to the alphanumeric code listed on the left.
Maximum size for all entries is 23 x 30 cm unless otherwise noted.
Do not mount unless requested.
ART WORK
Classes:
AWJK. | Junior Kindergarten – A painting, any topic. |
AWK. | Kindergarten. A Painting-illustrating a fairy tale |
AW1. | Grade 1.- Paint an Autumn tree with the leaves changing colours. |
AW2. | Grade 2.- A cut and paste picture of a favourite animal. |
AW3. | Grade 3.- A wax crayon picture of "Animals in the Jungle" |
AW4. | Grade 4.- A portrait |
AW5. | Grade 5.- A drawing showing perspective. |
AW6. | Grade 6.- A landscape using tissue paper. |
AW7. | Grade 7.- A landscape perspective. |
AW8. | Grade 8.- A collage of a person you admire. |
AW9. | JK & SK.- A wax crayon drawing of your favourite animal. |
AW10. | Grades 1 & 2.- A pencil crayon, crayon or marker drawing of "Summer Fun" |
Special Prize for class AW10 Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.50, 5th: $1.00 Sponsor: Mr. & Mrs. Arie Vogel | |
AW11. | Grade 3 & 4.- A pen, pencil crayon, or crayon drawing. |
AW12. | Grades 5 & 6.- A Pencil crayon drawing of a shoe. |
AW13. | Grades 7 & 8.- A graffiti tag. |
CREATIVE DIVISION
Classes:
CJK. | Junior Kindergarten.- A puppet made from a paper bag or paper plate. |
CSK. | Senior Kindergarten.- An illustration of my friend and me. |
C1. | Grade 1.- A story about a friend (animal or human) with illustration. |
C2. | Grade 2.- An illustration of a favourite part of a book, including the title. |
C3. | Grade 3.- A handprinted, entry page of a pioneer child (max. 100 words). |
C4. | Grade 4.- Design a family coat of arms. |
C5. | Grade 5.- A story entitled "If I Were A Famous Person". (approx. 250 words). |
C6. | Grade 6.- A poster advertising a new product. |
C7. | Grades 7 & 8.- Design a "Do Not Disturb" sign – any media. |
Special Prize for class C7 Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.50, 5th: $1.00 Sponsors: RBC and Hamilton Commercial Financial Services | |
HEALTH
Classes:
HK. | JK & SK.- A cut and paste picture of 4 favourite garden vegetables. |
H1. | Grade 1.- A picture to illustrate "Good Food Helps Me Grow". |
H2. | Grade 2.- A poster to explain: "Proper Care of Your Teeth". |
H3. | Grade 3.- Design a poster showing a day’s healthy eating Based on Canada’s Food Guide |
H4. | Grade 4.- Design a poster to advertise the benefits of a smoke-free enviorment |
H5. | Grades 5 & 6.- A poster depicting appropriate ways of "How to Handle a Bully" |
Special Prize for class H5 Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $1.50, 4th: $1.00 Sponsor: R. & A. Schreuders | |
H6. | Grades 7 & 8.- A poster depicting 3 aspects of healthy living. |
MATH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Classes:
MTK. | Kindergarten.- A picture made with geometrical shapes. |
MT1. | Grade 1.- A pictograph for any topic. Explain findings. |
Special Prize for class MT1 Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $1.50, 4th: $1.00 Sponsor: Jean Humphrey | |
MT2. | Grade 2.- The life cycle of an amphibian or insect. |
MT3. | Grade 3.- An illustrated timeline of the growth cycle Of a specific Fruit of Vegetable |
MT4. | Grade 4.- Write and illustrate a report on an endangered animal. Explain your reasoning and suggest solutions to the problem. |
MT5. | Grade 5.- Design a scene using at least eight different geometric shapes. Include a legend. |
MT6. | Grade 6.- Create a one-page article about an aspect of the solar system Include Illustration |
MT7. | Grades 7 & 8.- Select a technological advancement and describe its impact Include photo/diagram (labelled) Max i page |
FRENCH
Please note: Spelling and Grammar will impact results
Classes:
FLK. | Kindergarten.- A crayon picture with a printed title. |
FL1. | Grade 1.- A facial drawing, with 3 facial features labeled. |
FL2. | Grade 2.- A cut and paste picture of 5 garden vegetables labeled. |
Special Prize for class FL2 Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.50, 5th: $1.00 Sponsor: Barb Manel | |
FL3. | Grade 3.- Draw and label 5 articles of winter clothing. (30cm x 45cm max.) |
FL4. | Grade 4.- Draw and label a picture of your family. |
FL5. | Grade 5.- Draw and label the seasons with a sentance describing each season. |
FL6. | Grade 6.- Write 2-3 sentences about a favourite sport and illustrate. |
FL7. | Grades 7 & 8.- Design a game and include the rules. |
POETRY SPECIAL
All entries must be mounted.
Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.50, 5th: $1.00
Classes:
PSK. | JK & SK.- An illustration of a nursery rhyme. |
PS1. | Grade 1.- An original poem. |
PS2. | Grade 2.- An original poem. |
PS3. | Grade 3.- An original Acrostic of "Rockton Fair" |
PS4. | Grade 4.- An original Cinquain poem. |
PS5. | Grade 5.- An original Limerick poem. |
PS6. | Grade 6.- An original Haiku poem. |
Special Prize for class PS6 Sponsor: Wendell Renovations | |
PS7. | Grades 7 & 8.- An original poem. |
Special Prize for class PS7 Sponsors: Cecil & Gladys Hamilton | |
SOCIAL STUDIES
All entries must be approx. 30 x 45 cm in size.
Classes:
ESK. | JK & SK.- A drawing of a community helper |
ES1. | Grade 1.- A map of your yard. |
ES2. | Grade 2.- A hand drawn travel poster illustrating another province or territory. |
ES3. | Grade 3.- A poster promoting Westfield Heritage Village |
Additional Prizes for class ES3 Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3 Sponsor: Friends of Westfield | |
ES4. | Grades 4.- A map of a medieval village. |
ES5. | Grade 5.- Create poster ft. unique characteristics of 1 Canada’s National Parks. |
ES6. | A poster describing an aspect of life for early First Nations |
Additional Prizes Class ES5 Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3, 4th: $2, 5th: $1 Sponsored in Memory of Judy Crawford | |
ES7. | Grade 7.- A poster celebrating an event from the history of Canada in the 1800’s |
ES8. | Grade 8.- Design a Rockton Fair Flag |
SCHOOL FAIR
BOOK COVER DESIGN
Open to all students Grades 5 to 8
Limit 4 entries per school
Size: Must be 8.5″ x 11″ (21.5 cm X 28 cm) with a 1/4 to 1/2 ” white border on all sides.
Must be hand drawn in black and white using ink, pencil or paint.
Prize: 1st: $25.00, 2nd: $15.00, 3rd: $10.00
The winning design will be published on the front cover of the School Fair Prize book for 2020.
Additional Prize: To the winning classroom. $50.00 gift certificate for school supplies.
Sponsor: Rockton Agricultural Society
Subject: A farm or Fall Scene.
Entries must be received by Wednesday June 19th, 2019 2 p.m. to 8p.m. at the Fair Office Building
POSTER CONTEST
Entries must be received by Wednesday, June 19th, 2019
2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Farm & Home Building
PRIZES: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $3.50, 3rd: $3:00, 4th: $2.50
Additional 1st Place: $20 gift certificate Sponsor: Kelley Smith
The winner will be sent on to District 6 for the next level of competition.
Theme: “Advertisement for Rockton Fair”
The name and date of the 2019 Fair must be clearly shown on the poster.
Minimum size: 23 cm x 28 cm. Maximum size: 28 cm x 44 cm.
Entries must be mounted on card stock or bristol board with a 5cm border to be eligible for entry into the regional and provincial competitions.
Sponsor: Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS)
PC1……………………………..JK & SK
PC2………………………Grades 1 & 2
PC3………………………Grades 3 & 4
PC5………………………Grades 5 & 6
PC6………………………Grades 7 & 8
Phone: 519-647-2502
Fax: 519-647-3899
info@rocktonworldsfair.com
Prize lists and online entries available @
www.rocktonworldsfair.com
OCTOBER ENTRY LIST
Entries must be received on
Thursday, October 10th, 2019
From 1-9 p.m. at the Youth & Agricultural Building
PRIZES: For the following classes except where noted.
1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50, 4th: $3.00, 5th: $2.50
CLASS/ SECTION: Refer to the alphanumeric code listed on the left
GRAIN AND CORN
Grain is judged on presentation and the use of proper containers as well as it’s quality.
No treated grain is eligible.
Special prizes:
The most points in Grain and Corn Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4 Sponsor: Kristine Hutchison |
Classes:
G1. | Oats, approx. 1 litre or quart jar. |
G2. | Wheat, approx. 1 litre or quart jar. |
G3. | Barley, approx. 1 litre or quart jar. |
G4. | Soybeans. approx. 1 litre or quart jar. |
G5. | Dent corn, approx. 1 litre or quart jar. |
G6. | Sheaf of four stalks of corn. |
Additional Prizes for class G6 Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsor: Settlers Feed & Supply | |
G7. | Kindergaten to Grade 4. Corn ensilage, 1-litre Ziploc bag. |
G8. | Grades 5 to 8. Corn ensilage, 1-litre Ziploc bag. |
G9. | Kindergarten to Grade 4. 5 cobs of dent corn, husk removed. |
G10. | Grades 5 to 8. 5 cobs of dent corn, husk removed. |
G11. | Open. Longest stalk of corn (roots removed). one stalk only. |
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
Preparing fruits and vegetables for exhibition:
- Choose medium sized carrots, potatoes, parsnips or beets.
- Choose regular-shaped specimens.
- Choose specimens nearly to the same shape/size/coloring as possible.
- Cut off tops leaving only 2.5 cm.
- Choose specimens that are free of blemishes of any kind.
- polish with a dry cloth (both fruit and vegetables)
- Choosing onions. Bend the tops over some time before pulling so the tops stop growing and the onion part will grow larger. After pulling, allow the onions to dry in the sun. Do not peel.
- Choose a squash uniform in shape.
- Leave the stems on fruit and do not peel cauliflowers or cabbages.
FRUIT
Classes:
FR1. | Five apples of one cultivar. Label as to type. |
Additional Prizes for class FR1 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsor: Josmar Acres | |
FR2. | Cherry tomatoes, 1 pint box. |
FR3. | Five tomatoes, stems attached. |
FR4. | Concord grapes, 1-quart box. |
FR5. | Five pears, any cultivar. |
Additional Prizes for class FR5 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsor: Josmar Acres | |
FR6. | Watermelon, 1 specimen. |
VEGETABLES
Special prizes:
Most points in the Vegetable classes Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $8 Sponsored in memory of Doug Knight |
Additional Prizes:
V1, V14
1st- $10.00, 2nd- $5. Sponsor: Struyk Farms
V2, V3, V15, V22, V27, V31
1st- $10.00, 2nd- $5. Sponsor: J. Collins and Sons
V4, V10, V11, V13, V17, V24, V30
1st- $2.50, 2nd- $2.25, 3rd- $2.00, 4th- $1.75, 5th- $1.50. Sponsor: Struyk Farm
V6, V16
1st- $2.50, 2nd- $2.25, 3rd- $2.00, 4th- $1.75, 5th- $1.50. Sponsor: Forthdale Farms
V20, V21, V26
1st- $2.50, 2nd- $2.25, 3rd- $2.00, 4th- $1.75, 5th- $1.50. Sponsor: J. Collins and Sons
V5, V23, V32
1st- $2.50, 2nd- $2.25, 3rd- $2.00, 4th- $1.75, 5th- $1.50. Sponsor: Shearlea Acres
Classes:
V1. | Junior Kindergarten.- 5 different vegetables displayed on a tray. |
V2. | Kindergarten to Grade 4.- An arrangement of fresh vegetables (One specimen of each) in a decorated box/tray, not to exceed 45cm long. |
V3. | Grades 5 to 8.- Display of vegetables, minimum of 5 different vegetables. Displayed in a suitably decorated container, not to exceed 45cm long. |
V4. | Collection of two varieties of peppers, 2 specimens each. |
V5. | A gourd centerpiece, suitable for a Thanksgiving dinner table. Please use at least 5 specimens. |
V6. | 5 cobs Indian corn, husks pulled back and tied. |
V7. | Cabbage, not Savoy, 1 specimen. |
V8. | Butternut squash, 2 specimens. |
V9. | Potatoes, any variety, not red, 3 tubers |
V10. | Potatoes, red, 3 tubers |
V11. | Parsnips, 3 roots. |
V12. | Largest squash, by circumference. |
V13. | Largest pumpkin, by circumference. |
V14. | The largest beet. |
V15. | Odd-shaped carrot. |
V16. | Broccoli, 1 head. |
V17. | Beets, round type, 5 specimens. |
V18. | Carrots, 5 specimens. |
V19. | Onions, spanish, 3 specimens |
V20. | Pie Pumpkins, 2 specimens. |
V21. | Savoy cabbage, 1 specimen. |
V22. | Brussel sprouts, 1-quart box. |
V23. | 1 odd-shaped potato. |
V24. | Longest zucchini, 1 specimen. |
V25. | Squash, acorn, 2 specimens. |
V26. | Squash, hubbard, 1 specimen. |
V27. | Cauliflower, 1 specimen. |
V28. | Onions, cooking, 3 specimens. |
V29. | Red cabbage, 1 specimen. |
V30. | A turnip. |
V31. | Leeks, 3 specimens. |
V32. | Three bulbs of garlic |
FLOWERS
How to prepare for exhibition:
- Choose flowers with long stems.
- Trim off buds showing colour.
- Choose only individual stems.
- Use only what is asked for in class.
- No disposable cups.
- Use sturdy glass jars.
- Use no artificial flowers.
Special prizes:
Most points in Flowers F1 to F32 Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4 Sponsor: Ruth Lee |
Classes:
F1. | Kindergarten to Grade 4. Thanksgiving basket, using fruit, vegetables & flowers Not to exceed 45 cm long. |
Additional Prizes for class F1 Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2 Sponsor Lynden Horticultural Society | |
F2. | Grades 5 to 8. Thanksgiving basket using fruit, vegetables and flowers Not to exceed 45cm long. |
Additional Prizes for class F2 Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2 Sponsor Lynden Horticultural Society | |
F3. | A floral arrangement in a SMALL toy. |
F4. | A dried flower arrangement suitable for a kitchen table. |
F5. | A dinning room table arrangement for Halloween. |
F6. | An arrangement using at least 4 perrenials. |
F7. | A Christmas arrangement. |
F8. | An arrangement of natural foliage and wild flowers in a Child’s Rubber Boot |
F9. | A floral table centerpiece celebrating Rockton Fair. |
F10. | A bouquet of natural grains, rushes, grasses (not wild flowers). Not to exceed 50 cm |
F11. | A bouquet in a mug. |
F12. | A photo diary of you caring for your plant from a seed to a flower Include at least three photos and a specimen of plant |
Additional Prizes for class F12 Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $5, 4th: $4, 5th: $3 Sponsor: Leslie Stocker | |
F13. | Geranium, 1 perfect bloom, self-foliage, in decorated container. |
F14. | Dahlia, large over 10 cm, 1 bloom. |
F15. | Dahlia, decorative, large, 7.5 cm- 10 cm, 1 bloom. |
F16. | Dahlia, small, under 7.5 cm, 3 blooms. |
F17. | Largest sunflower head by diameter. |
F18. | Zinnia, pompom, 3 blooms. |
F19. | Zinnia, large 3 blooms. |
F20. | Calendula, 3 blooms. |
F21. | Pansies, 3 blooms. |
F22. | Cosmos, 3 blooms. |
F23. | Flowers in a pie pumpkin. |
F24. | Marigolds, over 5cm, 3 blooms. |
F25. | Marigolds, under 5 cm, 3 blooms. |
F26. | Chrysanthemums, 1 spray. |
F27. | Petunias, single, 3 blooms. |
F28. | Snapdragons, 3 spikes. |
F29. | Floating rose, 1 bloom. |
F30. | One specimen of any other flower not listed. |
AUTUMN SPECIALS
Classes:
SP1. | Kindergarten.- A jack-o-lantern, painted only. |
SP2. | Grades 1 & 2. – A jack-o-lantern, decorated only, not painted. |
SP3. | Grades 3 & 4. – A jack-o-lantern, carved only. |
SP4. | Grades 5 & 6. – A jack-o-lantern, carved only. |
SP5. | Grades 7 & 8. – A jack-o-lantern, carved and/ or decorated, not painted. |
SP6. | Preschool to Kindergarten.- Make a creature from vegetables or gourds. Decorated with only natural materials. |
SP7. | Grades 1 & 2. – Paint and decorate a stone to resemble an animal (Max.15 cm) |
SP8. | Grades 3 & 4.- Make a cornhusk doll. |
SP9. | Grades 5 & 6.- Make a farm scene out of natural materials inside a shoe box lid. Standard size shoe box |
SP10. | Grades 7 & 8.- A picture made from natural materials, max 20 x 30 cm. |
SP11. | Open.- A scarecrow, 1.5 m. maximum in length total |
SP12. | JR. Open.- A pressed leaf animal picture. |
S13. | SR. Open.- A paper mache sculptuure, autumn-themed, maximum 30cm. |
BAKING AND FOOD
Special prizes:
Most points in Baking and Food B1 to B14. Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4 Sponsors: Cecil and Gladys Hamilton |
Classes:
B1. | Preschool to SK.- Decorated rice crispy square, max 10 x 10 cm. (Decorations should be edible) |
B2. | Grades 1 & 2.- A patterned candy necklace. |
B3. | Grades 3 & 4.- Three unbaked squares or cookies ( same variety) |
B4. | Grades 5 to 8.- Three pieces of chocolate fudge. |
B5. | Preschol to SK.- Decorate a cupcake with a farm theme. |
B6. | Grades 1 & 2.- Three chocolate chip cookies. |
B7. | Grades 3 & 4.- Two fruit muffins ( same variety). |
B8. | Grades 5 to 8.- Three pieces of toffee. |
B9. | Preschool to SK.- Decorate one large cookie, max. 20 cm with a farm theme. |
B10. | Grades 1 & 2.- Decorate one large cookie, max. 20 cm with a farm theme. |
B11. | Grades 3 & 4.- Decorate one large cookie, max. 20 cm with a farm theme. |
B12. | Grades 5 & 6.- Decorated 8" cake using styrafoam base with a farm theme. (Not covered) |
B13. | Grades 7 & 8.- Decorated 8" cake using styrafoam base with a farm theme. (Not covered) |
B14. | Open.- Three nutricious snacks for Santa in a decorated container. |
NEEDLEWORK AND SEWING
Special prizes:
Most Points in Needlework and Sewing N1 to N13 Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4 Sponsor: Carolyn Eddy |
Classes:
N1. | JK to Grade 1.- Stitch an outline of a favourite toy on fabric. |
N2. | Grade 2.- A reusable grocery bag |
N3. | Grades 3 & 4.- A Christmas stocking. |
N4. | Grades 5 & 6.- A knitted dishcloth. |
N5. | Grades 7 & 8.- Any article of knitting. |
N6. | Grade 5.- Sew a potholder. |
N7. | Grade 6.- Any sewn stuffed item. |
N8. | Grade 7 & 8.- Any article of clothing. |
N9. | JK to Grade 1.- A decorated sock pupet. |
N10. | Grades 2 – 4.- Creat a friendship bracelet. |
N11. | Grades 5 – 8.-A homemade pillow. |
N12. | Open.- Any article of latch hook. |
N13. | Open.- Any item not otherwise listed. |
CRAFTS AND HOBBIES
Special prizes:
Additional Prizes for classes: C26-C28 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsor: Wendell Renovations |
Classes:
CR1. | Preschool.- A creature made from cotton balls. |
CR2. | JK & SK.- An animal made from a milk carton. |
CR3. | Grade 1.- An imaginary creature made from play dough (max. 15 cm). |
CR4. | Grade 2.- Dress your teddy bear as a farmer or pioneer (Max. size of teddy bear 30 cm). |
CR5. | Grade 3.- A structure made from popsicle sticks secured on a base (Max. 30 cm tall). |
CR6. | Grade 4.- A pop-up greeting card. |
CR7. | Grade 5.- A decorated t-shirt, with fabric paint. |
CR8. | Grade 6.- Decorate a garden glove. |
CR9. | Grades 7 & 8.- An item made of wood. (Max. 30 cm x 30 cm) |
CR10. | Preschool to Kindergarten.- A bouquet made of recycled materials. |
CR11. | Grades 1 & 2.- Jewellery made from recycled materials. |
CR12. | Grades 3 & 4.- A robot made of recycled materials (Max. 30 cm x 30 cm). |
CR13. | Grades 5 & 6.- A painting on wood (Max. 30 cm x 30 cm). |
CR14. | Grades 7 & 8.- Create a small garden stepping-stone. (Max. 25 cm x 25 cm) |
CR15. | Preschool to Kindergarten.- A Thanksgiving placemat. (Max. 30 cm x 30 cm) |
CR16. | Grades 1 & 2.- Glued yarn picture (not stiched). |
CR17. | Grades 3 & 4.- An empty, homemade bird feeder. Not to exceed 30 x 30 x 30 cm |
CR18. | Grades 5 & 6.-Create a musical instrument.(max. 45 cm) |
CR19. | Grades 7 & 8.- Make a nail and string picture. 30 cm x 30 cm |
CR20. | Open.- Country door theme. |
Additional Prizes for class CR20 Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2 Sponsor: Ted & Jinnie Wilson | |
CR21. | Preschool to SK.- A snowman made of any material, 20 cm. |
CR22. | Grades 1 & 2.- A crafted Christmas tree ornament. |
CR23. | Grades 3 & 4.- A Christmas tree topper. |
CR24. | Grades 4 & 5.- A Christmas felt wall banner. Not to exceed 45 cm |
CR25. | Grades 7 & 8.- A Christmas-themed centerpiece. |
CR26. | JK to Grade 1.- An article made of bread dough. |
CR27. | Grades 2 to 4.- An article made of bread dough. |
CR28. | Grades 5 to 8.- An article made of bread dough. |
PHOTOGRAPHY- COLOURED PRINT
Student must have taken photo
No larger than 4 x 6″ mounted on black bristol board or card stock. The border is not to exceed 1 cm. Tags are to be attached to the bottom left corner of exhibit. Photo must have been taken by the student.
Classes:
P1. | Preschool to Grade 1.- Group of people. |
P2. | Preschool to Grade 1.- Landscape (Scenery only). |
P3. | Preschool to Grade 1.- Outdoor fun. |
P4. | Preschool to Grade 1.- A pet(s). |
P5. | Preschool to Grade 1.- Any item not otherwise listed. |
P6. | Grade 2 to Grade 4.- Group of people. |
P7. | Grade 2 to Grade 4.- Landscape (Scenery only). |
P8. | Grade 2 to Grade 4.- Outdoor fun. |
P9. | Grade 2 to Grade 4.- A pet(s). |
P10. | Grade 2 to Grade 4.-Any item not otherwised listed. |
P11. | Grade 5 to Grade 8.- A group of people. |
P12. | Grade 5 to Grade 8.- A landscape (scenery only). |
P13. | Grade 5 to Grade 8.- Outdoor fun. |
P14. | Grade 5 to Grade 8.- A pet(s). |
P15. | Grade 5 to Grade 8.- Any item not otherwise listed. |
P16. | Open.- A photo of Rockton Fair. |
P17. | Open.- A rural photo. |
Additional 1st prize for class P17 Prize: $10 Sponsor: Barb Manel | |
SPELLING BEE
Saturday, October 12, 2019
9:00 a.m. in the DA Campbell Entertainment Centre
CHAIR: Anne Jones-Abel – 905-627-4591
COMMITTEE: Madeline Betzner.
Rules and Regulations:
- The Spelling Bee is open to students in Grades 4 and 5.
- A school team consists of five students and 1 substitute student.
- The team must include both Grade 4 and Grade 5 students. The grade is the one in which the student is registered as of September 28th, 2018.
- Each school may enter only one team.
- Pre-registration of the teams is required by September 27th, 2019.
- Details will be mailed to area schools in April 2019.
PRIZES: The winning team will receive a trophy sponsored by Gladys and Cecil Hamilton.
Cash Prizes sponsored by Strabane Optimists.
PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST
Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
In the D.A. Campbell Entertainment Centre
CHAIR: Ruth Lee, 519-658-3241
Class 1 – J.K. and S.K. – Topic – Open – two minutes
Each participant will receive $7.00 and a ribbon
Class 2 – Grades 1 & 2 – Topic – Open – three minutes
Each participant will receive $10.00 and a ribbon
Class 3 – Grades 3 & 4 – Topic – Open – three minutes
1st-$12.00, 2nd – $10.00, 3rd – $9.00, 4th – $8.00, 5th – $7.00
Class 4 – Grades 5 & 6 – Topic – Open – three minutes
1st-$14.00, 2nd – $12.00, 3rd – $10.00, 4th – $9.00, 5th – $8.00
Class 5 – Grades 7 & 8 – Topic – Open – four minutes
1st-$15.00, 2nd – $13.00, 3rd – $12.00, 4th – $10.00, 5th – $9.00
All non-winning participants will receive cash award of $3.00 and merit ribbons. Please note that props are welcome but NO electronics may be used as an aide.
All contestants MUST pre-register by 5p.m. Friday October 11, 2019.
Registration available by email to info@rocktonworldsfair.com
If you require any further information please call Ruth Lee.
We would like to thank the Sheffield Lions Club for their continued support.
BABY SHOW
Monday, October 14th, 2019
At the D.A.Campbell Entertainment Centre
CHAIR: Kayla Pasuta-Lacey & Jason Lacey – kandjlacey@hotmail.com
Prizes: All classes:1st, 2nd, and 3rd
- All participants receive a ribbon
- No entry or pre-registration fee
- Registration is the morning of October 14th only
Judging: Babies are judged in their respective age and gender groups, on the basis of growth, development, sociability, health and charm.
SENIOR CLASSES
REGISTRATION: Monday October 14th, 9:00 a.m. JUDGING: 9:30 a.m.
Girls and Boys (Separate Classes)
15 to 17 months inclusive
12 to 14 months inclusive
JUNIOR CLASSES
REGISTRATION: Monday October 14th,10:00 a.m. JUDGING: 10:30 a.m.
Girls and Boys (Separate Classes)
3 to 5 months inclusive
6 to 8 months inclusive
9 to 11 months inclusive
MULTIPLES
Note: Multiples cannot be registered in other classes in the same year.
3 to 17 months inclusive
How to Exhibit in School Fair
Step 1: Read through our prize book sections (located to the left) and decide what sections and classes you wish to enter.
Step 2: Make sure you read all the Rules and Regulations and note exhibit deadlines for the sections you are planning to enter.
Step 3: Obtain yellow School Fair Tags from our Fair office, your school or a committee member.
Step 4: Fill out yellow tags and attach them to your exhibits, abiding School Fair rules and regulations.
Step 5: Drop off your exhibits to the Fairgrounds on the date and time it’s due.
Step 6: At this stage, our Judges are hard at work judging all of your exhibits.
Step 7: Take a stroll through the Youth and Agricultural Building to see if your work is on display and won!
Step 8: Pick up your articles on Thanksgiving Monday between 5 and 5:30 p.m. in the School Fair building.
Step 9: Bring Identification. School Fair prize money can be picked up in the main office boardroom on Thanksgiving Monday between 3 and 5 p.m.
Step 10: Congratulations on all of your work and we hope to have you exhibit again!