Updated for 2024
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, 2025.
- Unless otherwise noted, classes are open to exhibitors 16 years of age or younger as of Sunday August 31st, 2025.
- 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
| Junior Poster, Essay and Colouring (JS) |
| Junior Baking and Food (JB) |
| Junior Photography (JP) |
| Junior General (GS) |
JS - Junior Poster, Essay and Colouring
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
1. | Poster Contest Theme: "Promoting your fair". Must include fair name and fair dates. Size: between 22cm x 28cm - 28cm x 44cm. Note: The OAAS Youth Poster Competition has been discontinued. |
2. | Essay Contest Topic: "What makes an agricultural fair important?" Length: 250 words maximum |
3. | 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):
1. | 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! |
2. | Cupcake, decorated to look like a farm animal. All decoration must be edible. Item judged on decoration only. |
3. | Most Chocolatey Cookie (3 cookies) |
Grade 5 to Grade 8 (inclusive):
4. | Farm animal cake pop, 1 animal (2 cake pops) |
5. | Decorated cake, any theme, 1 layer Circular or square, 8" or 9". To be displayed on an appropriately sized cake pad. |
6. | Tractor cookie, any type May freehand or use cookie cutter. Item judged on decoration only. Maximum size 15cm x 15cm. |
7. | 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://ontarioagsocieties.com/district-and-provincial-competition-rules/
Rules for Junior Photography
- Photographs must be printed on glossy or matte photo paper.
- Photographs must be either 4"x6" or 5"x7".
- Photos must be taken by the junior exhibitor. An adult may print the photos for the child.
JP - Junior Photography
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
Up to Grade 4 (inclusive):
1. | Bubbles |
2. | Canada Goose |
3. | Sunrise or Sunset |
Up to Grade 8 (inclusive):
4. | Canadian Pride |
5. | Blooming Flower |
6. | Best of Friends |
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. | Upcycled Item Create something using recycled items |
4. | Lego Tractor Maximum size 15cm x 15cm x 15cm. |
5. | Lego Barn Maximum size 30cm x 30cm x 30cm. |
6. | Crochet Granny Square Maximum size 15cm x 15cm |
7. | Friendship Bracelet |
8. | Food Bank Donation Basket Include three (3) items. |