Bales of Fun Competition

Rules & Regulations:

Complete and submit your entries online by Friday September 26th, 2025 at https://www.assistexpo.ca/rockton-agricultural-society
 
DATE: Thursday October 9th, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
 

Decorators can use their artistic ingenuity to transform the bales into imaginative displays featuring animals, structures, shapes and farmscapes. Props like corn stalks, gourds, and other agricultural items can be used alongside the hay bales to enhance the scene’s story. Additionally, wood, cardboard or other items can be used.

 

It is important that all items are securely attached and can withstand all types of weather.

 
Rules and Regulations:
  • All registered contestants will be provided with bales at an assigned location throughout the fairgrounds (one large round bale approximately 4 feet in diameter and one small square bale)
  • Bales can be placed lying on their side or standing but cannot be dismantled
  • Bales cannot be painted as they are donated; any additional items attached to the display can be painted
  • All decorating must be completed Thursday, October 9th, 2025 between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m.
  • All decorating items must be picked up Monday, October 14th between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
  • All items/supplies used to design the hay bale are the responsibility of the exhibitors and need to be securely attached. The Rockton Agricultural Society will not responsible for any display items lost or damaged.
  • The Rockton Agricultural Society reserves the right to remove any items/supplies that may be deemed unsafe
  • Fair attendees will be invited to judge the displays throughout Fair weekend, ending Monday, October 13th at 12:00 p.m. Attendees will be asked to consider creativity, construction, quality of work and eye appeal. All entries are eligible for all categories.
  • Winners will be determined after judging closes

Classes::

  1. Funniest Bale Display
  2. Best Farm Item
  3. Crowd Favourite
  • Winners will be notified via email or phone by Tuesday October 14th, 2025

Prizes will be awarded for each voted winner of each category

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