GRAIN AND CORN
- Grain is judged on presentation and the use of proper containers as well as its quality
- No treated grain is eligible
- Open: Any exhibitor eligible for school fair may enter these classes
Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50, 4th: $3.00, 5th: $2.50
Most Points, OPEN GRAINS Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4 Classes G6-G11 Sponsorship: $10.00, Kristine Hutchison | |
G2. | Oats approx. 1 litre or quart jar |
OPEN:
G6. | Wheat approx. 1 litre or quart jar |
G7. | Barley approx. 1 litre or quart jar |
G8. | Soybeans approx. 1 litre or quart jar |
G9. | Dent Corn approx. 1 litre or quart jar |
G10. | Corn sheaf of four stalks |
GRADE SPECIFIC:
G1. | JK – Grade 4 Corn Ensilage 1 litre Ziploc bag |
G3. | Grades 5 – 8 Corn Ensilage 1 litre Ziploc bag |
G4. | JK – Grade 4 Dent Corn 5 cobs, husk removed |
G5. | Grades 5 – 8 Dent Corn 5 cobs, husk removed |
G11. | Tallest Corn Stalk roots removed, one stalk only |
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Preparing fruits and vegetables for exhibition:
- Choose medium-sized carrots, potatoes, parsnips or beets
- Choose regular-shaped specimens
- Choose specimens nearly to the same shape/size/colouring as possible
- Cut off tops leaving only 2.5cm
- Choose specimens that are free of blemishes of any kind
- Polish with a dry cloth (both fruit and vegetables)
- Choosing onions, bend the tops over some time before pulling so the tops stop growing and the onion part will grow larger. After pulling, allow the onions to dry in the sun. Do not peel.
- Choose a squash uniform in shape
- Leave the stems on fruit and do not peel cauliflowers or cabbages
FRUIT
ALL FRUIT CLASSES ARE OPEN: Any exhibitor eligible for school fair may enter these classes
Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50, 4th: $3.00, 5th: $2.50
FR1. | Apples of One Cultivar 5 |
Additional Prizes, Class FR1 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsorship: $10.00, Josmar Acres | |
FR2. | Cherry Tomatoes 1-pint box |
FR3. | Tomatoes 5, stems attached |
FR4. | Concord Grapes 1-quart box |
FR5. | Pears of One Cultivar 5 |
Additional Prizes, Class FR5 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsorship: $10.00, Josmar Acres | |
FR6. | Watermelon 1 specimen |
VEGETABLES
Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50, 4th: $3.00, 5th: $2.50
Special prizes:
Most Points, Vegetables Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $8 Sponsorship: $20.00, Rockton Agricultural Society, In Memory of Doug Knight |
GRADE SPECIFIC:
V1. | JK Vegetable Display 5 different vegetables, displayed on a tray |
Additional Prizes, Class V4 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsorship: $10.00, Shearlea Acres | |
Additional Prizes, Class V5 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsorship: $10.00, Struyk Farm | |
Additional Prizes, Class V6 Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $5 Sponsorship: $15.00, Struyk Farm | |
Additional Prizes, Class V7 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsorship: $10.00, Forthdale Farms | |
Additional Prizes, Class V8 Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $5 Sponsorship: $15.00, J.Collins And Sons | |
Additional Prizes, Class V13 Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $5 Sponsorship: $15.00, J.Collins And Sons | |
Additional Prizes, Class V14 Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $5 Sponsorship: $15.00, J.Collins And Sons | |
Additional Prizes, Class V15 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsorship: $10.00, Forthdale Farms | |
Additional Prizes, Class V16 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsorship: $10.00, Shearlea Acres | |
Additional Prizes, Class V17 Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $5 Sponsorship: $15.00, J.Collins And Sons | |
Additional Prizes, Class V20 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsorship: $10.00, Struyk Farm | |
Additional Prizes, Class V21 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsorship: $10.00, Struyk Farm | |
Additional Prizes, Class V22 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsorship: $10.00, Struyk Farm | |
Additional Prizes, Class V24 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsorship: $10.00, Shearlea Acres | |
Additional Prizes, Class V25 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsorship: $10.00, J.Collins And Sons | |
Additional Prizes, Class V26 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsorship: $10.00, Struyk Farm | |
Additional Prizes, Class V27 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsorship: $10.00, Struyk Farm | |
Additional Prizes, Class V30 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsorship: $10.00, J.Collins And Sons | |
Additional Prizes, Class V32 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsorship: $10.00, Struyk Farm | |
Additional Prizes, Class V1 Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $5 Sponsorship: $15.00, Struyk Farm | |
V2. | SK – Grade 4 Fresh Vegetable Arrangement 5 different vegetables, one specimen of each, in a decorated box/tray, not to exceed 45 cm in any direction |
Additional Prizes, Class V2 Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $5 Sponsorship: $15.00, J.Collins And Sons | |
V3. | Grades 5 – 8 Vegetable Display minimum of 5 different vegetables, displayed in a suitably decorated container, not to exceed 45 cm in any direction |
Additional Prizes, Class V3 Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $5 Sponsorship: $15.00, J.Collins And Sons | |
V21. | Peppers 2 varieties, NAMED, 2 specimens of each variety |
OPEN:
V4. | Gourd Centrepiece, suitable for a Thanksgiving dinner table Use at least 5 specimens |
V15. | Flint Corn 5 cobs, husks pulled back and tied |
V11. | Any Other Variety of Cabbage 1 specimen |
V29. | Butternut Squash 2 specimens |
V23. | Any Other Variety of Potatoes 3 tubers |
V22. | Red Potatoes 3 tubers |
V20. | Parsnips 3 roots |
V31. | Largest Squash measured by circumference |
V26. | Largest Pumpkin measured by circumference Sponsorship: $50.00, Bronka Ridley |
V6. | Largest Beet measured by by circumference |
V13. | Odd-shaped Carrot |
V7. | Broccoli 1 head |
V5. | Any Variety of Round Beets 5 specimens |
V12. | Carrots 5 specimens |
V19. | Spanish Onions 3 specimens |
V25. | Pie Pumpkins 2 specimens |
V10. | Savoy Cabbage 1 specimen |
V8. | Brussel Sprouts 1-quart box |
V24. | Odd-shaped Potato |
V32. | Longest Zucchini 1 specimen |
V28. | Acorn Squash 2 specimens |
V30. | Hubbard Squash 1 specimen |
V14. | Cauliflower 1 head |
V18. | Cooking Onions 3 specimens |
V9. | Red Cabbage 1 specimen |
V27. | Rutabaga 1 specimen |
V17. | Leeks 3 specimens Sponsorship: $15.00, J.Collins And Sons |
V16. | Garlic 3 bulbs |
FLOWERS
How to prepare for exhibition:
- Choose flowers with long stems.
- Trim off buds showing colour.
- Choose only individual stems.
- Use only what is asked for in class.
- No disposable cups.
- Use sturdy glass jars.
- Use no artificial flowers.
Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50, 4th: $3.00, 5th: $2.50
Most Points, Flowers Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4 Sponsorship: $10.00, Ruth Lee |
GRADE SPECIFIC:
F1. | JK – Grade 4 Thanksgiving Basket using fruit, vegetables & flowers,not to exceed 45cm in any direction |
Additional Prizes, Class F1 Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2 Sponsorship: $11.00, Lynden Horticultural Society | |
F2. | Grades 5 – 8 Thanksgiving Basket using fruit, vegetables and flowers, not to exceed 45 cm long |
Additional Prizes, Class F2 Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2 Sponsorship: $11.00, Lynden Horticultural Society | |
OPEN:
F3. | Floral Arrangement in a Small Toy |
F4. | Dried Flower Arrangement suitable for a kitchen table |
F5. | Halloween-themed Arrangement suitable for a dining room table |
F6. | Arrangement using at least 4 Perennials |
F7. | Christmas Arrangement |
F8. | Natural Foliage and Wild Flowers Arrangement in a child’s rubber boot |
F9. | Floral Table Centerpiece Celebrating Rockton Fair |
F10. | Natural Grains, Rushes, & Grasses Bouquet not wild flowers, not to exceed 50 cm |
F11. | Bouquet in a Mug |
F12. | Photo Diary you caring for your plant from a seed to a flower include at least three photos and a specimen of plant |
Additional Prizes, Class F12 Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $5, 4th: $4, 5th: $3 Sponsorship: $30.00, Leslie Stocker | |
F13. | Geranium 1 perfect bloom, self-foliage, in decorated container |
F14. | Large Dahlia over 10 cm 1 bloom |
F15. | Large Decorative Dahlia, 7.5 cm – 10 cm 1 bloom |
F16. | Small Dahlia, under 7.5 cm 3 blooms |
F17. | Largest Sunflower Head measured by diameter |
F18. | Pompom Zinnia 3 blooms |
F19. | Large Zinnia 3 blooms |
F20. | Calendula 3 blooms |
F21. | Pansies 3 blooms |
F22. | Cosmos 3 blooms |
F23. | Flowers in a Pie Pumpkin |
F24. | Marigolds over 5cm 3 blooms |
F25. | Marigolds under 5 cm 3 blooms |
F26. | Chrysanthemums 1 spray |
F27. | Single Petunias 3 blooms |
F28. | Snapdragons 3 spikes |
F29. | Floating Rose 1 bloom |
F30. | Flower otherwise not listed 1 specimen |
AUTUMN SPECIALS
Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50, 4th: $3.00, 5th: $2.50
SP1. | JK – SK Jack-o-Lantern painted only |
SP2. | Grades 1 & 2 Jack-o-Lantern decorated only, not painted |
SP3. | Grades 3 & 4 Jack-o-Lantern carved only |
SP4. | Grades 5 & 6 Jack-o-Lantern carved only |
SP5. | Grades 7 & 8 Jack-o-Lantern carved and/or decorated, not painted |
SP6. | PS – SK Creature Made from Vegetables or Gourds decorated with only natural materials |
SP7. | Grades 1 & 2 Pet Rock paint and decorate a rock to resemble an animal, maximum 15 cm |
SP8. | Grades 3 & 4 Cornhusk Doll |
SP9. | Grades 5 & 6 Farm Scene made from natural materials, inside a standard-size shoe box lid |
SP10. | Grades 7 & 8 Picture Made from Natural Materials max 20 cm x 30 cm |
SP13. | Open Scarecrow not to exceed 150cm tall |
SP11. | JK – Grade 3 Pressed Leaf Picture of an Animal |
SP12. | Grades 4 – 8 Autumn-themed Paper Mache Sculpture not to exceed 30cm in any direction |
BAKING AND FOOD
- Entries to be submitted on white paper plates in clear plastic bags, unless otherwise stated
- No baking papers for muffins and where noted in class descriptions
Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50, 4th: $3.00, 5th: $2.50
Special prizes:
Most Points, Baking & Food Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4 Sponsorship: $5.00, Cecil Hamilton Sponsorship: $5.00, Gladys Hamilton |
B1. | PS – SK Decorated Rice Krispie Square decorations must be edible, judged on appearance only, maximum 10 x 10 cm |
B2. | Grades 1 & 2 Patterned Candy Necklace judged on appearance only |
B3. | Grades 3 & 4 No Bake Squares or No Bake Cookies 3, same variety |
B4. | Grades 5 – 8 Chocolate Fudge 3 uniform pieces |
B5. | PS – SK Decorated Farm Themed Cupcake judged on appearance only |
B6. | Grades 1 & 2 Chocolate Chip Cookies 3 |
B7. | Grades 3 & 4 Friut Muffins 2, same variety |
B8. | Grades 5 – 8 Toffee 3 uniform pieces |
B9. | PS – SK Large Decorated Cookie decorations must be edible, judged on appearance only, maximum 20 cm x 20 cm |
B10. | Grades 1 & 2 Large Decorated Cookie decorations must be edible, judged on appearance only, maximum 20 cm x 20 cm |
B11. | Grades 3 & 4 Large Decorated Cookie decorations must be edible, judged on appearance only, maximum 20 cm x 20 cm |
B12. | Grades 5 & 6 Farm Themed Decorated Cake using 8" Styrofoam base, not covered |
B13. | Grades 7 & 8 Farm Themed Decorated Cake using 8" Styrofoam base, not covered |
B14. | Open Nutritious Snacks for Santa 3 different snacks, in a decorated container Judge’s tip: review Canada’s Food Guide for ideas of what makes a nutritious snack |
NEEDLEWORK AND SEWING
Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50, 4th: $3.00, 5th: $2.50
Special prizes:
Most Points, Needlework & Sewing Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4 Sponsorship: $10.00, Carolyn Eddy |
N1. | JK – Grade 1 Stitched Outline of a Favourite Toy stitch an outline of a favourite toy on fabric |
N2. | Grade 2 Reusable Grocery Bag |
N3. | Grades 3 & 4 Christmas Stocking |
N4. | Grades 5 & 6 Hand Knit or Crocheted Dishcloth |
N5. | Grades 7 & 8 Any Hand Knit or Crocheted Article |
N6. | Grade 5 Sewn Potholder |
N7. | Grade 6 Any Sewn Stuffed Item |
N8. | Grade 7 & 8 Any Sewn Article of Clothing |
N9. | JK – Grade 1 Decorated Sock Puppet |
N12. | Open Any Article of Latch Hook |
N13. | Open Any Item Not Otherwise Listed |
CRAFTS AND HOBBIES
Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50, 4th: $3.00, 5th: $2.50
CR1. | PS Creature Made from Cotton Balls |
CR2. | JK & SK Animal made from a Milk Carton |
CR3. | Grade 1 Play-Doh Imaginary Creature not to exceed 15cm in any direction |
CR4. | Grade 2 My Dressed Teddy Bear dressed as Farmer or Pioneer, bear and outfit does not have to be homemade, not to exceed 30cm in any direction |
CR5. | Grade 3 Structure made from Popsicle Sticks secured on a base, not to exceed 30cm in any direction |
CR6. | Grade 4 Handcrafted Pop-up Greeting Card |
CR7. | Grade 5 Decorated T-shirt using fabric paint |
CR8. | Grade 6 Decorated Garden Glove |
CR9. | Grades 7 & 8 Article made of Wood not to exceed 30com in any direction |
CR10. | PS – SK Bouquet made of Recycled Materials |
CR11. | Grades 1 & 2 Jewellery made from recycled materials |
CR12. | Grades 3 & 4 Robot made of Recycled Materials not exceed 30cm in any direction |
CR13. | Grades 5 & 6 Painting on Wood not exceed 30cm in any direction |
CR14. | Grades 7 & 8 Small Garden Stepping Stone create a stepping stone using the materials and decorations of your choice, not exceed 25cm x 25 cm |
CR15. | PS – SK Thanksgiving Themed Placemat must not exceed 30 cm x 30 cm |
CR16. | Grades 1 & 2 Glued Yarn Picture not stitched |
CR17. | Grades 3 & 4 Homemade Bird Feeder, must be empty, not to exceed 30cm in any direction |
CR18. | Grades 5 & 6 Musical Instrument create a musical instrument using the materials and decorations of your choice, not to exceed 45cm in any direction |
CR19. | Grades 7 & 8 Nail and String Picture approx. 30 cm x 30 cm |
CR28. | Open Country Door Themed Article class submission open to exhibitor’s interpretation |
Additional Prizes, Class CR28 Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2 Sponsorship: $5.00, Ted Wilson Sponsorship: $5.00, Jinnie Wilson | |
CR20. | PS – SK Snowman made of any material, not to exceed 20 cm in any direction |
CR21. | Grades 1 & 2 Homemade Christmas Tree Ornament |
CR22. | Grades 3 & 4 Homemade Christmas Tree Topper |
CR23. | Grades 4 & 5 Felt Christmas Themed Wall Banner not to exceed 45cm in any direction |
CR24. | Grades 7 & 8 Christmas Themed Centrepiece |
CR25. | JK – Grade 1 Article made of Bread Dough class submission open to exhibitor’s interpretation |
CR26. | Grades 2 – 4 Article made of Bread Dough class submission open to exhibitor’s interpretation |
CR27. | Grades 5 – 8 Article made of Bread Dough class submission open to exhibitor’s interpretation |
PHOTOGRAPHY- COLOURED PRINT
- Exhibitors must have taken photo
- No larger than 4 x 6″ mounted on black bristol board or card stock. The border is not to exceed 1 cm. Tags are to be attached to the bottom left corner of exhibit. Photo must have been taken by the student.
- Landscape classes should be scenery only
- Photographer’s Choice classes are for photos of any subject not previously listed
Prizes: 1st: $4.50, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.50, 4th: $3.00, 5th: $2.50
P1. | PS – Grade 1 Group of People |
P2. | PS – Grade 1 Landscape |
P4. | PS – Grade 1 Outdoor Fun |
P3. | PS – Grade 1 Pet(s) |
P5. | PS – Grade 1 Photographer’s Choice |
P9. | Grades 2 – 4 Group of People |
P7. | Grades 2 – 4 Landscape |
P8. | Grades 2 – 4 Outdoor Fun |
P6. | Grades 2 – 4 Pet(s) |
P10. | Grades 2 – 4 Photographer’s Choice |
P14. | Grades 5 – 8 Group of People |
P12. | Grades 5 – 8 Landscape |
P13. | Grades 5 – 8 Outdoor Fun |
P11. | Grades 5 – 8 Pet(s) |
P15. | Grades 5 – 8 Photographer’s Choice |
P16. | Open Photo from the Rockton World’s Fair |
P17. | Open Rural Photo |
SPELLING BEE
Complete and submit your registration online by Friday, October 2, 2026 at https://www.assistexpo.ca/rockton-agricultural-society
DATE: Saturday, October 10, 2026,
LOCATION: D.A. Campbell Entertainment Centre
TIME: 9:00 a.m., REGISTRATION: 8:50 a.m.
CHAIR: Stacy Cornale
COMMITTEE: Victoria Grinwis, Sonya DeGraaf
ATTENTION: GRADE 4 AND 5 STUDENTS
You are invited to the Rockton Fair Spelling Bee.
There will be prizes for the top three competitors.
Registration will be limited.
Please include your child’s name and the name of the school they attend when you register.
Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $5
1. | Spelling Bee Open to Grade 4 and 5 students only |
PET SHOW
Compete and submit your entries online by Friday, October 2, 2026
at https://www.assistexpo.ca/rockton-agricultural-society
DATE: Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 1:00pm., Country Stage
CHAIR: Stacy Cornale
Rules and Regulations
- Open to children 14 years of age and under
- Pets must belong to the exhibitor’s family and live in the family home
- Animals must be on a leash or caged
- Pets must not exceed 200 lbs
- Children MUST be able to control their pet without the aid of a parent on stage
- No Entry Fee is required
- PET/DOG POLICY: Pets are NOT allowed entry to the Rockton Fairgrounds except as pet show competitors. Competitors must vacate immediately after the competition. Licensed dog guides & service animals are welcome. (Identification from accredited service animal schools such as those listed at IGDF/ADI may be requested)
- Merit ribbons are given to all entries
Sponsor: Paul Biddle
1. | Best Smile, pet edition |
2. | Most Unusual House Pet |
3. | Most Calm Pet child who does the most physical distraction (i.e. jumping jacks) while their pet sits and stays for at least 10 seconds |
4. | Best Duo Costume, pet and owner |
5. | Best Junior Pet Handler |
6. | Pet Most Likely to Become a Meme |