Est. 1859
The Comber Fair

Junior Competitions

CHILDREN’S CRAFTS (Class 91)

Committee: Kaylee Roy (226)-627-0680

  • All items to be received between 1-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 8th, 2019.
  • 12 rosettes given at Judges’ discretion.
  • Please pre-register by Aug. 2 to eliminate long line ups at the Secretary’s office on Thursday.
  • Prize money can be picked up after 3 pm Sunday August 11th at the Secretary’s office.

Ages: 18 months – 3 years

Prizes: 1st $8.00; 2nd $7.00; 3rd $6.00; 4th $5.00; 5th $4.00

1. Hand/Footprint craft

2. Decorate the word Comber Fair*

3. Make a birdhouse out of recycled materials

4. Make a playdough animal

5. Create a smush painting

Ages: 4-5

Prizes: 1st $8.00; 2nd $7.00; 3rd $6.00; 4th $5.00; 5th $4.00

6. Decorate the word Comber Fair*

7. Make a paper plate snow globe

8. Draw a picture of your family

9. Make something out or recycled materials

10. Make a hand puppet out of a paper bag

Ages: 6-7

Prizes: 1st $10.00; 2nd $8.00; 3rd $7.00; 4th $6.00; 5th $4.00

11. Make a Hallowe’en themed craft

12. Decorate the word Comber Fair*

13. Make a farm animal out of recycled materials

14. Make a paper plate dream catcher

15. Create your own sign – any media

Ages: 8-9

Prizes: 1st $10.00; 2nd $8.00; 3rd $7.00; 4th $6.00; 5th $4.00

16. Decorate the word Comber Fair*

17. Make a playdough or clay sculpture

18. Make a tractor out of recycled materials

19. Make an animal using the origami technique

20. Make your own fidgit toy

Ages: 10-12

Prizes: 1st $10.00; 2nd $8.00; 3rd $7.00; 4th $6.00; 5th $4.00

21. Decorate the word Comber Fair*

22. Make a Harry Potter craft, no kits

23. Make a craft based on a “Canadian Theme”

24. Paint a mason jar – about you

25. Draw a cartoon character – any media

Sponsored by Comber Legion Branch 241

Prizes: $5.00 each

Ages: 18 months – 3 years – Best in Section 2

Ages: 4 – 5 years – Best in Section 5

Ages: 6 – 7 years – Best in Section 10

Ages: 8 – 9 years – Best in Section 13

Ages: 10 – 12 years – Best in Section 17

Trophy “Most Points Ages 18 Months – 3 Years Class 91”

Donated by Nancy Schrade

Trophy “Most Points Ages 4 – 5 Years Class 91”

Donated by Jack Morris Auctions

Trophy “Most Points Ages 6 – 7 Years Class 91”

Donated by Bill and Bet Pearson

Trophy “Most Points Ages 8 – 9 Years Class 91”

Donated by Bruce and Betty Lou Nussey

Trophy “Most Points Ages 10 – 12 Years Class 91”

Donated by Lila McFadden

CHILDRENS’ CONTEST (CLASS 92)

Committee: Kaylee Roy (226)-627-0680

All articles will be received between 1:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 4th, 2022.

Rosettes given at Judges’ discretion. Please pre-register by July 29th to eliminate long line ups at the Community Hall on Thursday.

Prize money to be handed out Sunday of the Fair in the office

COLOURING CONTEST

Picture is on page 24 or CLICK HERE to download the picture. Winner awarded for each age group

Prizes: 1st $10.00; 2nd $8.00; 3rd$7.00; 4th$6.00; 5th $4.00

1. Ages 18 months – 3 years

2. Ages 4 – 5 years

3. Ages 6 – 7 years

4. Ages 8 – 9 years

5. Ages 10 – 12 years

DESIGN OUR COLOURING CONTEST

Sponsored by Reaume Funeral Home

Prizes: 1st $15.00; 2nd $10.00; 3rd$7.00; 4th$6.00; 5th $4.00

6. Youth up to and including age 12. Design the Children’s Colouring Contest for next year’s fair book. A line drawing on white paper 8 1/2″ x 11″ design so that it may be coloured in (i.e. as it would appear in a child’s colouring book). Must be done with black ink or black marker. Leave 1/2″ border. Erase any pencil marks.

Note: Winner must leave drawing with the Comber Fair for publication in the next year’s colouring contest.

Congratulations to Erynn Eglie! 2019 Winner of the Colouring Contest

FAIR DISPLAY

Create an “Original handmade design” poster that is promoting the Comber Fair. The name of the fair and this year’s date - August 5, 6, 7, 2022 - must be clearly shown on the poster. The poster must be hand drawn. Poster size: minimum 22cm x 28cm without border and a maximum 28cm x 44cm without border. Each entry must be centered on CARDSTOCK or BRISTOL BOARD exposing a 5.5cm border on all four sides. Name of fair, district #, contact person’s phone number, owner of poster, complete mailing address must be clearly labeled on the back of each entry. We are District #9.

Prizes: 1st $15.00; 2nd $10.00; 3rd $7.00; 4th $6.00; 5th $4.00

7. Youth up to and including grade 4

8. Youth grade 5-8 inclusive

9. Youth grade 9-12 inclusive (adult membership required)

Note: The winning poster from each group is eligible to compete at District level (November 2022) for a chance to win at Provincial level (February 2023). Judging Standards include: 1. Overall Appearance – 50 points; 2. Hand drawn – 35 points; 3. OAAS criteria (size, material, theme) – 15 points. For additional information about this opportunity please visit the Competitions page of the Ontario Association of Agriculture Societies. Winner’s must leave poster with the Comber Fair for

selection and publication as next year’s Cover Page.

Congratulations to Drew and Emily Clingan! 2019 Display Winner’s

TOY FARM SHOW (CLASS 52)

Committee: Kaylee Roy (226)-627-0680

Can be 1/64, 1/32, or 1/50 scale display. Must be agricultural or construction oriented. Must be no larger than 2 feet by 2 feet. Must be on a sturdy medium (wood, Styrofoam, etc.). Must be registered before July 29th, 2022 as space is limited and on a first come basis.

Comber Agricultural Society is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged goods.

Prizes: 1st $ 30.00, 2nd $ 25.00, 3rd $ 20.00

Flower: Junior (Class 88)

Committee: Melissa Cranston, Jodee Truskey, Bev Chambers, Olivia Cranston, Sydney Cranston

All articles will be received between 1:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 4th, 2022. All flower entries will be judged Thursday, August 4th, 2022. Judging will begin at 9:00 p.m. Please be sure to get your entries to the community hall promptly. Please ensure your exhibitor tag is SECURELY fastened to your entry. No silk arrangements or dried flowers are allowed. Homegrown entries only – recently purchased cut flowers or plants may not be entered.

Prizes: 1st $8.00; 2nd $6.00; 3rd $5.00

Sections:

JUNIOR & SENIOR KINDERGARTEN

1.  Glass of petunias

2.  Flowers for my grandpa

3.  Flowers for my teacher

GRADES 1-2

4. Bouquet in a mug

5. Bouquet of marigolds

6. Flowers for my grandma

GRADES 3-4

7. 1 rose

8. 1 floating flower with or without foliage

9. Bouquet of snapdragons

GRADES 5-6

10. Bouquet in a mug

11. Most Magical Centerpiece (a centerpiece representing your favourite Disney Character)

12. Sunny delight – a bouquet or arrangement using at least two varieties of flowers

GRADES 7-8

13. Wet zone – three flowers floating, with or without foli age

14. Tiny time – a mini bouquet or arrangement, no larger than 15cm in any direction, including the container

15. “Gotta Catchem All” (a bouquet representing your favourite type of Pokemon)

GRADES 9-10

16.  House Cup (a bouquet in a cup displaying your Hogwarts house colours)

17. A bouquet using roadside weeds and/or flowers

18. Bouquet of petunias

GRADES 11-12

19. 1 geranium

20. 1 floating flower, with or without foliage

21. A bouquet using roadside weeds and/or flowers

SPECIAL SECTION

22. Grades 1-4. My favourite colour – bouquet or arrangement using at least two varieties of flowers, all the same colour.

23. Grades 5-8. Favourite shade – bouquet or arrangement using at least three varieties of flowers, all the same colour.

24. Grades 9-12. Monochromatic mania – bouquet or arrangement using at least four varieties of flowers, all the same colour.

SPECIALS FOR JUNIOR FLOWERS – Class 88

FIRST PLACE SPECIALS – sec 1-24 – $5.00 each

Sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion, Comber

Sec. 17 – Bouquet using roadside weeds or flowers

$ 10.00 Donated by Comber Agricultural Society

Trophy “Most Points by Student in JK-SK Class 88”
Donated by Lila McFadden

Trophy “Most Points by Student in Grades 1-4 Class 88”
Donated by Bill & Bet Pearson

Trophy “Most Points by Student in Grades 5-8 Class 88”

Donated by Jack Morris Auctions

Trophy “Most Points by Student in High School Class 88”
Donated by Mary Ann Bower

ROOTS AND VEGETABLES: JUNIOR TO AGE 12 (CLASS 85)

Committee: David Ainslie & Grace Mullen

Only one entry per exhibitor per section. All articles will be received between 1:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 4th, 2022. Judging to start at 9:00 a.m. Friday, August 5th, 2022.

Prizes: 1st $8.00; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $3.00

2 Rosettes given at Judges’ discretion

Trophy: “Most Points in Junior Roots & Vegetables Class 85” Donated by Tim & Sherry Rowsom

Sections:

1. Three cucumbers for slicing

2. Three onions

3. Three carrots

4. Three beets

5. Three sweet peppers, green or red

6. Three tomatoes

7. Three potatoes

8. Three ears sweet corn

9. Two gourds

10. Best vegetable collection

11. Best vegetable collection with a picture of your garden

SPECIALS FOR JUNIOR ROOTS & VEGETABLES – CLASS 85

1st $25.00, 2nd $15.00 and 3rd $10.00 – Sec. 11

In his memory, the Estate of Douglas Hornick has given prizes for 20 years starting in 2012
$5.00 – Sec. 10 Best Vegetable Collection

Class 93

Committee: Betty Wright, Kim Knight, Laura Roy, Monica Taylor 519 825-7283

RULES: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

  • All entries to be displayed on SMALL, paper plates, in clear PLASTIC BAGS.
  • All cookies and cupcakes - 3 on a SMALL, disposable plate.
  • Exhibits must be in Agricultural Building by 8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 4th, 2022 and removed between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 7th, 2022.

Prizes: 1st $6.00; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $4.00

First Place Specials: $5.00 each

Trophy: “Most Points in Elementary School Baking”

Donated by Reaume Funeral Home

2 Rosettes to be awarded at Judges’ discretion.

Sections:

1. Chocolate Chip Cookies

2. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

3. Chocolate Chip Muffin (2) wrappers removed

4. Decorated cupcakes (2) wrappers removed

5. Rice Krispie Square sculpture

6. Candy Kabobs (3) judged on appearance

7. Healthy after school snack (3) on small plate

8. Brownies (3) iced, no nuts