Updated for 2025
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Exhibit Hall
Directors-in-Charge: Susan Pearson, Cheryl Pearson, Julie Austin - exhibithall@kinmountfair.net
Rules and Regulations for Exhibit Hall Classes
- These rules and regulations apply to Classes 38-46 inclusive, including lettered classes.
- All general rules and regulations apply to Exhibit Hall Classes.
- In all articles of manufacture, grain, seeds, and produce, no person shall enter in the same class more than one article of each kind, which must be their own manufacture or growth.
- All vegetables to be grown in 2025. All fruits, etc. must be correctly named on each exhibit.
- Exhibit Hall Drop-off and Pick-up Schedule - Exhibit Hall entries will be accepted on Wednesday and Thursday before Labour Day, Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Judging of hall exhibits will commence at 2 p.m. Thursday. The Hall will be open for viewing by visitors Friday, Saturday & Sunday. The Exhibit Hall will close Sunday at 5 p.m. to prepare for the removal of exhibits at 5:15 p.m. One helper only is allowed. Exhibits may not be removed prior to this time. All exhibitors are responsible for picking up their goods in a timely fashion. The Exhibit Hall will close at 6 p.m. Sunday. This schedule is subject to change. All updates will be posted to our website, kinmountfair.net.
Tips for Exhibit Hall Classes
- To avoid line-ups and delays, please make every effort to pre-register your exhibits online with AssistExpo at kinmountfair.net or with the fair board secretary by the Tuesday before Labour Day. A printable entry form is also available online that can be submitted by email to info@kinmountfair.net or mailed in if electronic submission is not possible.
Entries can be mailed to: Kinmount Fair, 3174 Cty Rd 121, Burnt River, ON K0M 1C0 - *NEW* Entry tags will no longer be mailed out. Blank entry tags will be available in advance at the following locations from July 15th, 2025:
- Austin Lumber, Kinmount
- Select other locaitons - check our website or Facebook page for updates, or contact us.
- The busiest time for receiving entries is Thursday between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Try to come on Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning to avoid delays and line-ups. Make sure your entry tags have your name on them before putting your exhibits on display!
- If you have difficulty determining the Class and/or Section numbers to use for your entries, don’t hesitate to consult with the exhibit hall staff. They are there to help make the process easier for everyone!
OAAS Competitions
The 1st place entries for all sections that are Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) competitions are eligible for entry in the District 4 competition held in the fall. Full rules and judging standards for OAAS District and Provincial Competitions can be found at https://ontarioagsocieties.com/convention/district-and-provincial-competition-rules.
Be An Exhibitor!
- Do you bake, make pickles or preserve fruit?
- Do you knit, sew, quilt or make crafts?
- Do you grow flowers or vegetables?
- Are you an avid photographer?
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, you can exhibit in the Kinmount Fair!
REMINDER! Enter your exhibits online!
Visit https://www.assistexpo.ca/kinmount-agricultural-society to set up an account and register your exhbits. For additional information, please click the help link on the AssistExpo login page.
IMPORTANT: You still need to attach entry tags to each exhibit when dropping them off. Tags are available at the registration desk during drop-off. In-person entries will continue to be accepted at the drop-off time.
Exhibit Hall Divisions Entry Instructions
How do I enter my items for judging in the Exhibit Hall?
- Obtain an exhibitor number. This can be done by registering your entries online, by sending in your entry form in advance, or by visiting the registration table at the Exhibit Hall during the drop-off times. Additional details for entering online are available on AssistExpo.
- Ensure that each item being entered has an entry tag affixed. The entry tag must be completed with the class, section, description, and your exhibitor number. Blank entry tags will be available in advance in Kinmount at select locations. Otherwise they can be picked up from the Secretary's Office (Tuesday or Wednesday week of the fair) or at the registration desk at drop-off time.
- Print your online registration confirmation form or complete your entry form. Entry forms are available at the the registration desk at drop-off time. Ensure that all of the following information is complete:
- Exhibitor number
- Address
- Name
- Age (for Junior Division)
- Contact information
- Class and section number for each item entered
- If you have any questions, feel free to ask the volunteers at the exhibit hall at drop-off times.
- When all of your items are prepared with entry tags affixed, leave your items in the designated area.
- Submit your entry form to the registration desk prior to leaving. Please do not take this form home. It is incredibly important that the Exhibit Hall volunteers have this form to assist with entries and results.
We are so excited that you've decided to take part in the fair! Thank you for all your time, effort, and support. We are excited to showcase your talents!
How to complete an entry tag:
Guidelines for all Horticulture Division Classes
Director-in-Charge (Classes 38V, 38F, 39): Guy Scott - vegetables@kinmountfair.net
Following are some guidelines suggested for entries in Class 38-40 of the Horticultural Division. These guidelines are taken from the “Ontario Judging Standards,” published by the Ontario Horticultural Association and/or the Garden Clubs of Ontario in co-operation with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, which is available for purchase at a moderate price. This booklet provides you with everything necessary for successful entry in competitions in Classes 38, 39 and 40.
Preparation of Entries
- List or mark on the following schedule, the plants you have grown that are or will be, at the proper stage for exhibiting, including the “any other” categories.
- Cut flowers and foliage the evening before the show or in the early morning, selecting specimens of quality.
- Preparing Materials for Hardening
- Remove lower foliage cleanly. Upper foliage must be attached unless otherwise stated.
- Specimen blooms must be disbudded. In fact, good exhibitors will often disbud weeks before the show.
- Make a fresh slanting cut at the end of the stems, for maximum water intake.
- Place in a wide bucket in deep warm water, preferably overnight.
- Store in a cool, dark, humid, draft-free place.
- Conditioning - It is well known that some cut flowers, foliage and woody materials do not readily absorb water, and require further treatment prior to hardening, to prevent wilting during the show.
- Flowering branches generally benefit from splitting the cut ends, although some require removal of the thick outer layer as well.
- Some cut flowers (e.g. poppies) benefit from burning the stem ends, while others benefit from placing stem ends in boiling water or from chemicals in the water. Details are available in floral books.
- Preparation of Specimens for Showing
- removal of dust, stains, pollen and any other foreign material.
- re-cut stem ends before placing in show containers.
- Some Cautions
- a bud showing colour is considered a bloom, which upsets the bloom count
- only self-foliage is permitted to be attached, unless otherwise stated in the schedule
- wiring, oiling, spraying and artificial colouring is prohibited in the Horticultural Division
- Placing Entries
- Exhibitors are responsible for placing entries in proper classes
- Show directors can assist exhibitors to avoid errors in placing entries and ensure they qualify within the limits prescribed in the schedule
- Guidelines and Terminology
- Uniformity – specimens in an entry of a given cultivar should be as uniform as possible in size, form, and colour. When several cultivars are involved, they may vary in size and colour, but should be at a uniform stage of development.
- Form – should be characteristic of the cultivar. Thin shallow blooms, or distorted or immature blooms, are not of exhibition quality.
- Size and Colour – according to the cultivar
- Substance – freshness and turgidity are evidence of good substance and lasting quality
- Stem and Foliage – the stem should be of good proportion, sufficiently strong and stiff to support the bloom, but not coarse. Only attached self-foliage is permitted, unless otherwise stated.
- Condition and Grooming – entries should be at the proper stage of maturity, turgid and free of mechanical injury, insects, disease, and spray blemishes. Flowers and foliage should display evidence of good culture and grooming.
All exhibits must be grown by exhibitor
38F - Fruits
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
Special prizes:
Most Points earned by one exhbitor in Sections 1-5 Prize: $10 |
1. | Wild Apples, minimum 8, displayed in an appropriate container |
2. | Wild Grapes, minimum 6 bunches, displayed in an appropriate container |
3. | Eating apples, minimum 8, displayed in an appropriate container |
4. | Display of fruits, artistically displayed in an appropriate container |
5. | Any fruit not listed, named |
38V - Vegetables
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 - Unless otherwise noted
Special prizes:
Most Points earned by one exhibitor in Sections 1-36 Prize: $10 |
1. | Any vegetable not listed, named |
2. | 5 beets, yellow |
3. | 5 beets, red |
4. | 1 white cabbage, named |
5. | 1 red cabbage, named |
6. | 5 carrots, 1" stem |
7. | 3 ears of corn, 1/3 husk silk removed, any variety, named |
8. | 5 cucumbers, pickling |
9. | 3 cucumbers, table |
10. | Cucamelons, quart basket |
11. | 5 different fresh herbs, artistic showing |
12. | Garlic braid, 12" to 14" long, any variety |
13. | 5 garlic bulbs |
14. | Garlicscape |
15. | 3 onions, Dutch sets, 1" stems |
16. | 3 onions, Spanish, 1" stems |
17. | 3 onions, Red, 1" stems |
18. | 3 leeks, tops trimmed |
19. | 3 parsnips, 1" stems |
20. | 3 peppers, hot, stems on |
21. | 3 peppers, sweet, stems on |
22. | 5 potatoes, red, named |
23. | 5 potatoes, white, named |
24. | 5 potatoes, sweet potato |
25. | 3 pumpkins, pie-type, stem on |
26. | 1 squash, any other variety, named, stem on |
26A. | 1 spaghetti squash, stem on |
26B. | 1 acorn squash, stem on |
26C. | 1 butternut squash, stem on |
27. | 3 squash, zucchini, table size, stem on |
28. | 12 cherry tomatoes, red, stems on |
29. | 3 tomatoes, green, stems on |
30. | 3 tomatoes, red, stems on |
31. | 3 tomatoes, any other variety, ripe, stems on |
32. | 3 turnips, any variety, named |
33. | 5 fresh beans, any variety, named |
34. | Display of leaf greens |
35. | Display of garden produce, homegrown, displayed in an appropriate container Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10 |
36. | Collection of gourds, minimum 5, displayed in appropriate container |
Class 38F & 38V Special Prize: $20 Most Points earned in these combined classes by one exhibitor |
39 - Crazy or Large Vegetables
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
Special prizes:
Most Points earned by one exhbitor in Sections 1-18 Prize: $10 |
1. | Siamese twin vegetable |
2. | Alphabet bean, natural shape |
3. | Longest bean |
4. | Cutest cucumber |
5. | Longest cucumber |
6. | Craziest carrot |
7. | Longest carrot |
8. | Longest zucchini |
9. | Heaviest zucchini |
10. | Homeliest potato |
11. | Heaviest potato |
12. | Heaviest onion |
13. | Weirdest tomato |
14. | Heaviest tomato |
15. | Largest beet (girth measurement) |
16. | Largest beet, length |
17. | Largest pumpkin (girth measurement) |
18. | Heaviest Pumpkin NOTE: We do not provide equipment to move pumpkins. They must be carried into the Exhibit Hall. |
40 - Cut Flowers (no Artificial Flowers)
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
Special prizes:
Most Point earned by one exhibitor in Sections 1-31 Prize: $10 |
1. | Aster, 5 blooms |
2. | Petunia, single, 3 sprays |
2A. | Wave Petunia, single |
3. | Petunia, double, 3 sprays |
3A. | Wave Petunia, double |
4. | Snapdragon, 5 stems |
5. | Cosmos, 7 sprays |
6. | Rudebeckia, 5 blooms |
7. | Henchera (Coral Bell), any variety with 3 leaves |
8. | Cleome, 3 stems |
9. | Marigold, 7 small blooms, under 2" |
10. | Marigold, 5 large blooms, over 2" |
11. | Zinnia, 5 large blooms, over 2" |
12. | Gladioli, 1 stem, dark colour |
13. | Gladioli, 1 stem white or pastel |
14. | Gladioli, 1 stem, any colour |
15. | Gladioli, 3 stems, various colours |
16. | Phlox, 3 stems |
17. | Echinacea (cone flower) 5 blooms |
18. | Rose, any colour, any variety, 1 |
19. | Sunflower, any variety, 3 blooms |
20. | Sunflower, 2 mature heads, under 8" |
21. | Sunflower, largest head |
22. | Dahlias, 1 large, any variety |
23. | Dahlias, 3 small, any variety, mixed colours |
24. | Lily, 1 spike, any variety |
25. | Sedum, 3 stems, non-hybrid (green stem) |
26. | Sedum, 3 stems, hybrid (red stem) |
27. | Hosta Leaves 5 (named) stems |
28. | Any other annual not mentioned above, 3 stems |
29. | Any other perennial, not mentioned above, 3 stems, bush or plant |
30. | Annual, minimum of 5 different varieties, named |
31. | Perennial, minimum of 5 different varieties, named |
40A - Arrangements
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
Special prizes:
Most Points earned by one exhibitor in Sections 1-14 Prize: $10 |
1. | "O Canada" an arrangement using red and white. |
2. | "Gentle Breeze" arrangement using assorted ornamental grasses. Not to exceed 15" in any direction |
3. | "Country Garden" Bouquet in a canning jar |
4. | "Light and Lovely" an arrangement using Queen's Anne Lace |
5. | "Gracefully Simple" An arrangement using roses and foliage |
6. | "An Arrangement in an Unusual Container" not to exceed 20" in any direction |
7. | "Suits Me to a Tea" an arrangement in a cup and saucer |
8. | "Wild and Wonderful" an arrangement using wild plants and flowers |
9. | A "Sunflower Arrangement" that could be used as an exhibit hall decoration |
10. | "A Lonely Voyage" one perennial bloom floating in a stemmed glass |
11. | "Vintage Tin" an arrangement in a vintage tin container using fresh flowers |
12. | "Green Leaves of Home" an arrangement using hosta leaves and foliage |
13. | "Putting on the Glitz" a large Vegas showstopper arrangement with sparkles and feathers |
14. | "Sweet and Savoury" an arrangement using herbs and flowers |
40B - Potted Plants
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
Special prizes:
Most Points earned by one exhibitor in Sections 1-13 Prize: $10 |
1. | Begonia |
2. | Ivy, any variety |
3. | Geraniums, any variety |
4. | African Violet, any variety |
5. | Dish Garden, succulent plants, not to exceed 12" any direction |
6. | Cactus, one variety only |
7. | Aloe Vera |
8. | Hens and Chicks, in an unusual container |
9. | Any other flowering plant, in bloom, named |
10. | Any other flowering plant not in bloom, named |
11. | Hanging Basket (not to exceed 14" pot) Containing one or more plant species, named |
12. | Hanging flowering plant in unusual container |
13. | Unusual plant, named |
Best of Show – an outstanding exhibit Prize: $10 Class 40, 40A and 40B Combined Specials | |
Highest points (to be tallied by secretary) Prize: $20 Class 40, 40A and 40B Combined Specials | |
Next highest points total (to be tallied by secretary) Prize: $20 Class 40, 40A and 40B Combined Specials |
Rules for all Homecraft Division Classes
- All Exhibit Hall rules and regulations apply. See above.
- In all of the Homecraft Division Classes (41 to 46 inclusive, including lettered classes), all entries must be home manufactured by the exhibitor.
- Photography exhibits will ONLY be accepted in advance, online. See Class 47 - Photography for details.
Rules for Classes 41, 41A
- All pies and cakes made with commercial mixes or fillings will be disqualified.
- All icing must be edible.
- Exhibits to be shown on a plate of reasonable size, without plastic wrap.
- Paper cups are to be left on cupcakes, none on muffins.
41 - Baking
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 - Unless otherwise noted
1. | Baking Assortment Tray of Sweets - 3 of 3 different sweets Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10 |
2. | Tea Biscuits, 3 |
3. | Bran Muffins, 3 |
4. | Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, 3 |
5. | Muffins, any fruit, named, 3 |
6. | Zucchini Loaf |
7. | Banana Loaf |
8. | Dinner Rolls, 6 |
9. | Bread, any variety, named, 1 loaf |
10. | Bread, machine made, 1 loaf |
11. | 8" square cake, iced, red & white, any variety |
12. | Baked Pie Shell |
13. | Pie, any variety, named |
14. | OAAS Butter Tarts competition, plain, 6 |
15. | Lemon Tarts, 3 |
16. | Tarts, any variety, named, 3 |
17. | Peanut Butter Cookie, 5 |
18. | Oatmeal Cookie, 5 |
19. | Chocolate Chip Cookie, 5 |
20. | Shortbread Cookie, any variety, 5 |
21. | Monster Cookie, any variety, 1 |
22. | Brownies, iced, 5 |
23. | Date Squares, 5 |
24. | Baked Squares, any variety, named, 5 |
25. | No Bake Cookies, any variety, named, 5 |
41A - Heritage Cooking
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
1. | Your Choice "Grandma's Recipe", include handwritten recipe Look through grandma's recipe box and find that one recipe that brings back childhood memories. |
Rules for Class 42 Pickles and Preserves
- All unsealed jars will be disqualified without being judged.
- Wax sealing is not allowed.
- Any size jar appropriate to the item displayed will be accepted with 2-piece sealing lids, unless otherwise noted.
- Adequate head space should be allowed (½ inch for jams/jellies; ¼ inch for conserves and 1 inch for vegetables).
- All entries exhibiting spoilage will be disqualified
- In sections 24, 25, 26, and 27, syrup bottles are allowed.
- Refrigeration is not available.
- Freezer entries should be fully defrosted at entry time.
Judging Standards: Exhibits will be judged on the following basis, unless otherwise noted:
Flavour – 35%, Appearance – 30%, Uniformity – 10%, Container/Package – 5%
No decorated tops unless specified
42 - Pickles & Preserves
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 - Unless otherwise noted
1. | Freezer Strawberry Jam |
2. | Freezer Jam, any other variety |
3. | Strawberry Rhubarb Jam |
4. | Strawberry Jam |
5. | Jam, mixed berry |
6. | Any other Jam not mentioned, named |
7. | Grape Jelly |
8. | Crab Apple Jelly |
9. | Any other Jelly not mentioned, named |
10. | Canned Peaches |
11. | Canned Crab Apples |
12. | Canned Stewed Tomatoes |
13. | Canned Chili Sauce |
14. | Canned Salsa |
15. | Pickled Beets |
16. | Dill Beans |
17. | Bread and Butter Pickles |
18. | Dill Pickles |
19. | Any other Pickle, named |
20. | Corn Relish |
21. | Hot Dog Relish |
22. | Chutney, any variety, named |
23. | BBQ sauce |
24. | Jar or bottle of Maple Syrup, dark |
25. | Pure Ontario Grade A - Amber Maple Syrup, 250 mL OAAS Maple Syrup Competition |
26. | Jar of Honey, creamed |
27. | Pure Ontario #1 Liquid White Honey, 375 mL OAAS Honey Competition |
28. | Gift Basket with an array of pickles &/or preserves, minimum 5 jars Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10 Theme: A True North Tradition - Proud to be Canadian Judged on creativity and presentation |
29. | Gift Basket of an array of Jams and Jellies, minimum 5 jars Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10 Theme: A True North Tradition - Proud to be Canadian Judged on creativity and presentation |
42A - Farm Special
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
1. | Farm Fresh Eggs, 1/2 dozen large white |
2. | Farm Fresh Eggs, 1/2 dozen coloured eggs with laying hens identified |
3. | Pickled Eggs, 1 quart |
Rules for Classes 43, 44 Homecrafts
- Samples must be attached to all work entered in each class.
- Samples include fabric, wool, embroidery floss, crochet thread and craft paint on medium.
- AV is defined as “Any Variety".
- Judges are authorized by the Board of Directors to bar all soiled, defaced or old work. Items may be moved within classes, at the discretion of the Board.
43 - Quilting
Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10
Special prizes:
Top New Quilting Exhibitor Prize: $10 Entry tag must be clearly marked New Exhibitor in the portion of the tag that is closed. | |
Most points earned by one exhibitor in Class 43 Prize: $25 | |
Best overall hand-quilted Quilt at Kinmount Fair Prize: $25 Winner to advance to District 4 Fall Meeting. OAAS Quilting Competition | |
Best overall machine-quilted Quilt at Kinmount Fair Prize: $25 Winner to advance to District 4 Fall Meeting. OAAS Quilting Competition |
Hand Quilted:
1. | Quilt, pieced, pattern named, minimum 324" perimeter |
2. | Quilt, appliqued, minimum 324" perimeter |
3. | Quilt, reversible, 200" perimeter or larger |
4. | Quilt, any variety, 200" perimeter or larger |
5. | Quilt, any variety, made by more than one person |
6. | First time quilter, 200" perimeter or larger |
7. | Quilt, tied |
Machine Quilted:
8. | Quilt, pieced, pattern named, minimum 324" perimeter |
9. | Quilt, appliqued, minimum 324" perimeter |
10. | Quilt, reversible, 200" perimeter or larger |
11. | Quilt, any variety, 200" perimeter or larger |
12. | Quilt, any variety, made by more than one person |
13. | First time quilter |
14. | Scrap or rag quilt |
Wall Hangings:
15. | Wall hanging, hand quilted, ready to hang, under 24" x 36" |
16. | Wall hanging, hand quilted, ready to hang, over 24" x 36" |
17. | Wall hanging, machine quilted, ready to hang, under 24" x 36" |
18. | Wall hanging, machine quilted, ready to hang, over 24" x 36" |
44 - Needles, Yarn & Thread
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $5
Special prizes:
Most points earned by one exhibitor in Class 44 Prize: $25 |
Embroidery:
1. | One finished article, hand-embroidered |
2. | One finished article, machine-embroidered |
Counted Cross-Stitch:
3. | One finished article, not a picture |
4. | Framed picture, ready to hang |
Crocheting:
5. | Dish Cloth |
6. | Table Runner |
7. | Afghan, any variety, 48" x 60" minimum |
8. | Afghan, lap size |
9. | Any other crochet article |
Hand Knitting:
10. | Afghan, 48" x 60" minimum |
11. | Afghan, lap size |
12. | Pullover - Adult |
13. | Pullover - Child |
14. | Cardigan - Adult |
15. | Cardigan - Child |
16. | Scarf - Adult |
17. | Hat & Mitt Set - Child |
18. | Socks - one pair |
19. | Slippers |
20. | Mitts |
21. | Headwear, any variety |
22. | Any other knitted item not included in other Hand Knitting sections |
Sewing:
23. | Apron |
24. | Hand Bag / Purse / Tote Bag |
25. | Sleepwear, any variety, any age group |
26. | Any other sewn article |
Miscellaneous:
27. | Hooked item, any variety |
28. | Needlepoint, any article |
29. | Rug, braided |
30. | Cushion, hand-quilted |
31. | Cushion, machine-quilted |
32. | Cushion, any other variety |
Baby Boutique:
33. | Baby Shawl or Afghan, any variety, minimum 36" x 45" |
34. | Baby's Hand Knit Outfit |
35. | Baby's Crochet Outfit |
36. | Crib Quilt, pieced / appliqued, hand-quilted |
37. | Crib Quilt, pieced / appliqued, machine quilted |
38. | Crib Quilt, panel, hand-quilted |
39. | Crib Quilt, panel, machine quilted |
40. | Crib Quilt, any other variety |
41. | Baby's Onesie, any variety |
42. | Baby's Bib, any variety |
43. | Baby's Bonnet / cap / Hat, any variety |
Rules for Class 45 – Crafts
- “Craft Specific” means the entry must be of the specific craft named.
- “Any Variety” means that any craft technique may be used.
- A “maximum size” designation means in any dimension.
45 - Crafts
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $5
1. | Any craft or picture using buttons |
2. | Stained Glass, any item |
3. | Homemade article for a pet |
4. | Crafted Wood, picture or mural, ready to hang, maximum size 36" |
5. | Crafted Wood, any other item, maximum size 36" |
6. | Article of Macrame |
7. | Hand Carved Wood, any item, maximum size 36" |
8. | Pressed Flower craft or picture |
9. | Handcrafted Greeting Card |
10. | Tye Dye Article |
11. | Walking Stick or Cane |
12. | Birdhouse, any variety, maximum size 36" |
13. | Welcome Sign, suitable for inside or outside, maximum size 36" |
14. | Metal Work, maximum size 36" |
15. | Decorated milk or cream can |
16. | Jewelry, any item or set of items |
17. | Trash to Treasure |
18. | Wind Chimes, any medium, ready to hang |
19. | Decorative Garden Article |
20. | Teddy bear, handmade from fabric or fur, dressed or not dressed |
21. | Sock Monkey or any other character |
22. | Door Wreath, any season, any material, ready to hang |
23. | Charcuterie Board |
24. | Decorated Horse Shoe |
25. | Any other craft, not mentioned above. Any item; Craft technique must be named. |
Christmas Corner:
26. | Christmas Stocking, any medium, ready to hang |
27. | Handcrafted Tree Ornament, any variety |
28. | Christmas Tree Skirt, any variety |
29. | Christmas Decoration, any other |
Hallowe'en Haunt:
30. | Hallowe'en Yard Decoration |
31. | Hallowe'en Treat Box |
32. | No Carve Decorated Pumpkin, any media Use your imagination to decorate your pumpkin |
33. | Hallowe'en Luminary, include a tea light Decorate a jar or other container and light it up |
45S - Celebrating Life - Proud to be Canadian
Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20, 4th: $15, 5th: $10
1. | 'Oh Canada' Celebrate Being Canadian, painted or decorated item |
2. | 'Rural Life' Celebrating anything rural, painted or decorated farm tool |
3. | 'Home Life' Celebrating our roots in the kitchen, painted or decorated kitchen utensil |
4. | 'Cottage Life', painted or decorated paddle |
5. | Family Tree One page family tree, judged on presentation |
6. | Highlighting "Our Canadian Heroes" Poster Contest Create a poster highlighting a Canadian Hero |
7. | Barn Quilt - A True North Tradition 'Wow' us with your story, tradition, Canadian pride by creating a barn quilt panel. 2' x 2' panels will be available free of charge to the first 24 exhibitors (one panel per exhibitor) |
8. | Kinmount Fair Community Quilt Block: O Canada Landscapes, animals, icons - What makes 'Canada' Canada? Fabrics have been chosen to represent our country. Block must be 12.5" square unfinished (to allow for a 1/4" seam allowance when assembled. |
Rules for Class 46 – Art
- The final product, including matting and frame is not to exceed 48” in any direction.
- All entries must be on canvas or paper as suitable to the medium. Art completed on other media (wood, fabric, etc) are to be exhibited in the appropriate Craft section. All items must be framed, ready for hanging. Canvas wrapped stretcher frames are acceptable, but each picture must have rings or screw eyes with wire on corresponding sides of the art work. Faulty or poorly wired frames are unacceptable.
46 - Art
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $5
1. | Acrylic, any subject |
2. | Watercolour, any subject |
3. | Graphite Pencil, any subject |
4. | Coloured pencil, any subject |
5. | Computer generated art piece, any subject |
Rules for Class 47 – Photography
Director-in-Charge: Julie Austin - julie@jaustinandsons.com
Deadline to enter is August 10th, 2025
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITORS: Due to the large volume of photographic exhibits received and the limitations of display space, we will only accept online advance entries as follows:
- Only one entry, per section, per exhibitor is allowed.
- Photos may be in colour or black & white, at the exhibitor’s discretion.
- All exhibitors must submit their list of entries online at kinmountfair.net. To submit photographs, they must be uploaded to a file/photo sharing service online (e.g. Google Drive, iCloud, etc.) and a sharing link must be provided in the online entry form. If submitting multiple photos, they must all be shared with the same link (this usually is accomplished by placing all photo files in the same folder/album). This is the preferred method for submitting your entries. However, if you are unable to complete entries this way, please forward by email to julie@jaustinandsons.com.
- Save photographs in either JPEG or PNG format, and
- Name your files according to the section that is being entered and your name. For example, "Section 3 - John Dewhurst.jpg".
- Exhibitors who have not paid for their 2025 membership in the Society must also submit their payment prior to Friday August 29th, 2025. Payment can be made in-person at the Exhibit Hall drop-off times (see Exhibit Hall Rules) or by Interac e-transfer to payments@kinmountfair.net.
- Both monetary and sticker prizes will be awarded. A 4th place prize and sticker will be awarded in any section with seven (7) or more entries. Prize stickers may be exchanged in the Secretary’s office for prize ribbons before the conclusion of the fair, if desired.
- Entries will close on August 10th, 2025.
47 - Photography
Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4
Special prizes:
Best of Show - Judges Choice Prize: $10 |
1. | The True North Lens - iconic Canadian landscapes |
2. | Seasons of Canada - seasonal storytelling |
3. | Urban Canada - street and city photography |
4. | Wild Canada - wildlife photography |
5. | Maple Moments - Canadian Iconography ie. hockey rinks, maple syrup, red canoes, Mounties, etc. |
6. | Small Town Canada - quaint towns, general stores, local life |
7. | Northern Lights and Night Skies |
8. | Lakes, Canoes and Campfires - cottage country |
9. | True North Portraits: People of Canada diverse Canadian faces, stories, traditions |