Committee: Sarah Clingan 519-982-0928 (sclingan@hotmail.ca), Melanie MacLean
Centennial Central Public School Classification (Class 90)
Rosettes given at Judges’ discretion.
Art work completed during the school year of the staff’s choosing. Art work submitted from the school. Art work judged on overall appearance.
Prizes: 1st $5.00; 2nd $4.50; 3rd $4.00; 4th $3.00; 5th $2.00
1. JK
2. SK
3. Grade 1/2
4. Grade 2/3
5. Grade 3/4
6. Grade 4/5
7. Grade 5/6
8. Grade 6/7
9. Grade 7/8
EXCEPTIONAL CATEGORY (Class 89)
Committee: Laura Roy, Taylor Roy, & Kaylee Roy
An individual (age 4 to 21) who have behavioural, communication, intellectual physical, or multiple exceptionalities are invited to participate in this category.
- All Articles will be received between 1:00-8:30pm on Thursday, August 10th, 2017.
- Please pre-register by July 31st to eliminate long line up at the Secretary’s office on Thursday.
- Prize money to be mailed out following the fair.
Prizes: 1st $5.00; 2nd $4.00; 3rd $3.50; 4th $3.00; 5th $2.00
1. Colour the picture on page 19 of the Comber Fair book, or click HERE to print.
2. Make your favorite barnyard animal from recycled material.
3. Make a farm display in a shoe box.
4. Display your favorite collection. Must contain 6 items, Secure the collection.
CHILDREN’S CRAFTS (Class 91)
- All items to be received between 1-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 10th, 2017.
- 12 rosettes given at Judges’ discretion.
- Please pre-register by July 31st to eliminate long line ups at the Secretary’s office on Thursday.
- Prize money to be mailed out following the fair.
Ages: 18 months – 3 years
Prizes: 1st $4.00; 2nd $3.50; 3rd $3.00; 4th $2.50; 5th $2.00
1. Button craft
2. Winter-themed craft*
3. Make something with glue and sparkles
4. Decorate your favourite letter
5. Make a farm animal
Ages: 4-5
Prizes: 1st $4.00; 2nd $3.50; 3rd $3.00; 4th $2.50; 5th $2.00
6. Spring-themed craft*
7. Make something using paper chains
8. Make something with glue and sparkles
9. Paint a picture using a stamping technique
10. Make an insect
Ages: 6-7
Prizes: 1st $5.00; 2nd $4.00; 3rd $3.50; 4th $3.00; 5th $2.00
11. Make a craft using a styrofoam or plastic cup
12. Make a bird feeder using a recyclable item
13. Make an arctic animal
14. Summer-themed craft*
15. Paint a picture using your fingers
Ages: 8-9
Prizes: 1st $5.00; 2nd $4.00; 3rd $3.50; 4th $3.00; 5th $2.00
16. Fall-themed craft*
17. Paint a picture using s squirt gun
18. Make a forest animal
19. Make a terrarium. Use real or plastic plants
20. Make a snow globe
Ages: 10-12
Prizes: 1st $5.00; 2nd $4.00; 3rd $3.50; 4th $3.00; 5th $2.00
21. Make a suncatcher
22. Any season themed craft*
23. Make an aquatic animal
24. Put a design on a coffee mug
25. Decorate a flower pot
Homecrafts Ages 4-12
Articles judged by quality of work and attention to detail.
26. Make an apron
27. Complete a cross-stitch kit; include instruction sheet
28. Knitted or crochet project
29. Re-purpose an old t-shirt
30. Make a cushion
Special Collections Ages 4-12
Prizes: 1st $10.00; 2nd $8.00; 3rd $6.00; 4th $4.00; 5th $2.00
31. Display 6 painted rocks
32. Display 6 post cards
33. Display 6 trading cards
34. Display any collection not listed. Must contain 6 items
35. Commemorate Canada’s 150th Anniversary of Confederation by creating a craft inspired by Canada’s big birthday.
*** PLEASE SECURE COLLECTIONS***
Specials for Children’s Crafts – Class 91
Prizes: $5.00
Sponsored by Comber Fair
Ages: 18 months – 3 years – Best in Section 2
Ages: 4-5 – Best in Section 6
Ages: 6-7 – Best in Section 14
Ages: 8-9 – Best in Section 16
Ages: 10-12 – Best in Section 22
Trophy
“Most Points Ages 18 months – 3 years old Class 91”
donated by REM Insurance
Trophy
“Most Points Ages 4-5 Class 91”
donated by Jack Morris Auctions
Trophy
“Most Points Ages 6-7 Class 91”
donated by Bill & Bet Pearson
Trophy
“Most Points Ages 8-9 Class 91”
donated by Bruce & Betty Lou Nussey
Trophy
“Most Points Ages 10-12 Class 91”
donated by Lila McFadden
HIGH SCHOOL BAKING (Class 46)
Committee: Betty Wright, Kim Knight, Laura Roy, Monica Taylor – 687-2731
RULES: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
1. Entries to be displayed on small, paper plates, in clear PLASTIC BAGS, with the exception of the rice krispie sculpture.
2. All cookies – 3 on a SMALL disposable plate.
3. Exhibits must be in Agricultural Building by 9:00 p.m. Thursday, August 10th and removed between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 13th, 2017.
Prizes: 1st $3.00; 2nd $2.50; 3rd $2.00
First Place Specials: $5.00 each
Trophy
“Most Points in High School Baking”
donated by Comber Agricultural Society
* 2 rosettes to be awarded at Judges’ discretion.Sections:
1. Chocolate Cake – small size, iced
2. Personal Size Pizza – judged on appearance only
3. Cookies, any variety
4. Cornbread Muffins – 3 on a plate
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BAKING (CLASS 93)
Committee: Betty Wright, Kim Knight, Laura Roy, Monica Taylor – 687-2731
RULES: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
1. All entries to be displayed on SMALL, paper plates, in clear PLASTIC BAGS.
2. All cookies and cupcakes – 3 on a SMALL, disposable plate.
3. Exhibits must be in Agricultural Building by 9:00 p.m. Thursday, August 10th and removed between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 13th, 2017.
Prizes: 1st $2.50; 2nd $2.25; 3rd $2.00
First Place Specials: $5.00 each
Trophy: “Most Points in Elementary School Baking” donated by R.E. Miner Insurance*
2 rosettes to be awarded at Judges’ discretion.
Sections:
1. Chocolate Chip Cookies
2. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
3. Peanut Butter Cookies
4. Chocolate Cupcakes
5. Cookie decorated to resemble a face – judged on appearance only
6. Rice Krispie Sculpture – judged on appearance – “Canada’s 150th Anniversary”
7. Small cake – any variety, iced
8. 3 nutritional snacks for Grandma – 3 items on a small plate
9. Rice Krispie Squares – use a variation of the original recipe (add nuts, chocolate, raisins, etc. – anything unusual)
Flowers: Junior (Class 88)
Committee: Melissa Cranston, Jodee Truskey, Bev Chambers
All articles will be received between 1-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 10th, 2017. All flower entries will be judged Thursday August 10th, 2017.
Judging will begin at 9 p.m. Please be sure to get your entries to the fair office 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 $4.00; 2nd $3.00; 3rd $2.50
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. Happy birthday centrepiece
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 foliage
14. Tiny time – a mini bouquet or arrangement, no larger than 15cm in any direction, including the container
15. 1 rose
GRADES 9-10
16. Purple power – a bouquet using purple flowers and/or foliage
17. A bouquet using roadside weeds and/or flowers
18. Bouquet of petunias
GRADES 11-12 & OAC
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. Fav 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 – 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 Highschool Class 88”
donated by Mary Ann Bower
Roots & Vegetables: Junior to Age 12 (Class 85)
Committee: David Ainslie, Spencer Chaput 519-784-8504
Only one entry per exhibitor per section. All articles will be received between 1-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 10th, 2017. Judging to start at 9 a.m. Friday August 11th, 2017.
Prizes:
1st $8.00; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $3.00
*2 Rosettes – 1 girl, 1 boy – Judge’s choice
Trophy: “Most Points in Junior Roots & Vegetables Class 85” donated by Rick’s Fresh Vegetables
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
Junior Photography (Class 94)
Committee: Mark McKinaly 519-687-3400, Sue Nussey, Kate Nussey
Children 12 & under
READ THESE RULES SO THAT YOU ARE CLEAR ON WHAT IS EXPECTED BEFORE ENTERING: Photo size will be 8″ x 10″ (PHOTO QUALITY). No digital image enhancing except in the photoshop category. Photo must be just as it was when taken.
- Photo must be taken within the past year.
- NO photocopies accepted .
- Important: Photo must be taken by the exhibitor.
- Photos may be in colour or black and white.
- Tags must be attached firmly on the photo.
- Exhibitor may enter one picture only in each category.
- Pictures are to be mounted on black construction paper with 1cm border.
Committee is not responsible for photos not collected at the end of the fair on Sunday August 13th, 2017 (Pick-up time, after 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm) All articles will be received between 1-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 10th, 2017.
Prizes: 1st $10.00; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $4.00
1. Humorous photo
2. Landscape (scenery only)
3. Photo entitled “What a mess”
4. Outdoor fun
5. Farm life
