Updated for 2023
Rules for all Junior Division Classes
- Exhibitors in Junior Division classes are not required to be members in the Society.
- Each exhibitor may enter only once in each section.
- Exhibits must be the new work of the exhibitor.
- Articles should be entered according to the grade the student was in as of June 15, 2023.
- Unless otherwise noted, classes are open to exhibitors 16 years of age or younger as of September 3rd, 2023.
- Exhibitors may show in a higher grade level, but not lower.
- If there are more than six (6) entries in any one section, a 4th prize will be awarded, the same as a 3rd.
- Read carefully what is required. Not following instructions may result in disqualification or a lower placement. Size restrictions will be strictly adhered to.
- Articles will be judged as the product of youth…not as perfect works of art. In other words, items will be judged first on creativity.
- Originality and effort are as important as workmanship.
- Parental supervision is encouraged, but all work must be done by the child.
Note: 22cmx28cm = 8.5”x11” = Letter size, 30cmx45cm = 12”x18”
Entries can be made in advance online at kinmountfair.net. See the Rules for Exhibit Hall Classes for the drop-off schedule. Additional drop-off dates for the Junior Division may be posted on our website.
Class Links
JS - Junior Poster, Essay and Colouring
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
JS1A. | OAAS Youth Poster Competition - Junior Up to and including Grade 4 |
JS1B. | OAAS Youth Poster Competition - Intermediate Grade 5 to Grade 8 inclusive |
JS1C. | OAAS Youth Poster Competition - Senior Grade 9 to Grade 12 inclusive |
OAAS Youth Poster Competition Rules:
- Theme: “Promoting Your Fair” – Name and date of fair must be clearly shown on poster (Kinmount Fair, September 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2023)
- Poster must be hand drawn and original.
- Size: Minimum – approximately 22cm x 28cm, without border. Maximum - approximately 28cm x 44cm, without border.
- Poster must be centred on a card stock or bristol board exposing approximately a 5.5cm border on all four sides.
- Name of fair, district number, contact person, owner of poster and complete mailing address must be clearly labelled on the back of the poster:
Kinmount Fair – District 4 – Contact: Emily Pearson, Associate Director, juniors@kinmountfair.net - Poster will be judged on overall appearance (50%), creativity and design (35%), and meeting above listed criteria (15%).
The winning entry from each section will move on to the District 4 competition, held in late October. District winners are eligible to enter at the Provincial competition in February.
JS2. | Essay Contest Topic: "Why the Kinmount Fair is Important to Me" Length: 250 words maximum |
JS3. | Kinmount Fair Colouring Book Page Create a colouring book page using Kinmount Fair as the theme. Picture should be drawn/outlined in black marker. |
Rules for Junior Baking and Food:
Unless otherwise indicated:
- Entries will be judged on creativity, taste, texture, and overall appearance.
- Entries to be displayed on a 6” paper plate.
JB - Junior Baking and Food
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
Up to Grade 4 (inclusive):
JB1. | Haystacks (3 cookies) Haystacks are a cookie made to resemble a stack or pile of hay. May use pretzels, coconut, chowmein noodles, etc. Be creative! |
JB2. | Cupcake, decorated to look like a farm animal. All decoration must be edible. Item judged on decoration only. |
JB3. | Most Chocolatey Cookie (3 cookies) |
Grade 5 to Grade 8 (inclusive):
JB4. | Farm animal cake pop, 1 animal (2 cake pops) |
JB5. | Decorated cake, fall themed, 1 layer Circular or square, 8" or 9". To be displayed on an appropriately sized cake pad. |
JB6. | Tractor cookie, any type May freehand or use cookie cutter. Item judged on decoration only. Maximum size 15cm x 15cm. |
JB7. | OAAS Plain Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest |
OAAS Plain Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest Rules:
- Contest is open to youth up to and including 15 years of age, as of December 31st of current year.
- Entry must consist of six (6) cookies, minimum 2”, maximum 3” in diameter.
- Entry must be displayed in a sturdy box with an easy to remove lid. Box may be decorated.
- Entries judged on presentation, overall appearance, internal appearance and flavour.
- The winning entry will move on to the District 4 competition.
District and Provincial Competition
- District or Provincial entry must consist of six (6) cookies displayed on a clean, sturdy plate (no paper plates) inside of a clear plastic bag with the exhibitor’s name, mailing address and district (provincials only).
- Plain chocolate chip cookies, with no nuts, must be no larger than 2.5" (6.5 cm) and no smaller than 2" (5 cm).
Full OAAS rules available at:
https://oaasfairs.com/convention/district-and-provincial-competition-rules
JP - Junior Photography
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
Up to Grade 4 (inclusive):
JP1. | Silly Selfie |
JP2. | Animal |
JP3. | Clouds |
Up to Grade 8 (inclusive):
JP4. | Summer Activity |
JP5. | Backyard Adventure |
JP6. | Action Shot |
GS - Junior General
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6
Sections:
1. | Design a Demolition Derby Car Using a model or toy car |
2. | Scarecrow Maximum height 300cm |
3. | Poster depicting history of the Kinmount Fair Maximum size 30cm x 45cm. |
4. | Lego Tractor Maximum size 15cm x 15cm x 15cm. |
5. | Lego Barn Maximum size 30cm x 30cm x 30cm. |
6. | 3D Model of the Fairgrounds Any media. Maximum Size 30cm x 30cm x 30cm. |
45 - Preschool and Kindergarten
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
Preschool:
1. | Create a paper plate farm animal |
2. | Cotton Ball Cotton Candy Maximum size 22cm x 28cm. |
3. | Finger painted tractor Maximum size 22cm x 28cm. |
4. | Playdoh Garden Vegetable |
5. | Hand Print Tree |
Junior/Senior Kindergarten:
6. | Draw and colour a farmyard Maximum size 22cm x 28cm. |
7. | Draw and colour a scarecrow Maximum size 22cm x 28cm. |
8. | Decorate the letters in "FAIR" Bubble/block letter. Each letter maximum size 22cm x 28cm. |
9. | Draw a farmer Maximum size 22cm x 28cm. |
10. | Farm animal popsicle stick puppet |
46 - Elementary School
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
Grade 1/2:
1. | Draw and Colour a picture of your Favourite Midway ride at the Kinmount Fair Maximum size 22cm x 28cm. |
2. | Print the names of 6 vegetables found in the Exhibit Hall On Letter size paper. |
3. | Draw an animal found at the Kinmount Fair Maximum size 22cm x 28cm. |
4. | Decorated corn kernel musical shaker |
5. | Picture with the theme "Safety on the Farm" Any medium. Maximum size 22cm x 28cm. |
Grade 3/4:
6. | Draw your favourite activity to do at the Kinmount Fair Maximum size 22cm x 28cm. |
7. | Create a Farm animal out of Playdoh or modelling clay Display on a 6" paper plate. |
8. | Create a picture guide to a day at the Kinmount Fair Maximum size 30cm x 45cm. |
9. | Create a barn from recycled materials Maximum size 30cm x 30cm x 30cm. |
10. | Picture with the theme "Safety on a Midway Ride" Any medium. Maximum size 30cm x 45cm. |
11. | Create a life size cob of corn from beads and pipe cleaners |
12. | Draw a vegetable garden with at least three varieties of vegetables Maximum size 22cm x 28cm. |
Grade 5/6:
13. | Draw a map of the Kinmount Fairground Maximum size 30cm x 45cm. |
14. | Create a Poster advertising the Kinmount Fair Include at least one entertainment act. Maximum size 30cm x 45cm. |
15. | Animal Collage using farm animals Maximum size 30cm x 45cm. |
16. | Farm animal sock puppet |
17. | Popsicle stick barn with other media Maximum size 15cm x 15cm x15cm. |
Grade 7/8:
18. | Create a decorative campsite sign for the Trailer Park |
19. | Illustrate a Family Tradition at the Kinmount Fair Maximum size 30cm x 45cm. |
20. | Design a new Midway Ride – any medium. |
21. | Create a model of a float to be in the Kinmount Fair Warrior's Day Parade Maximum size 15cm x 15cm x15cm. |
22. | Create a life size corn plant and label the parts Any media. |
39A - Junior Gardening
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
Sections:
1. | Weirdest Tomato |
2. | Largest Potato |
3. | Cutest Cucumber |
4. | Jack-o-lantern Small pumpkins only - Must be displayed on table top. |
5. | Gourd-geous! Any fruit or vegetable, carved and decorated |
39S - The Great Zucchini Growing Contest
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $5, 5th: $5
Sections:
1. | Heaviest Zucchini |
2. | Longest Zucchini |