OCTOBER 2026 SCHOOL FAIR RULES AND REGULATIONS

SCHOOL FAIR

 

CHAIR:                 Allison Flatt, 

COMMITTEE:      Tracy Aikema-Robb, Lloyd Bailey, Shari Bosma, Sabrina Bosma, Amanda Bosma, Carolyn Eddy, Evelyn Flatt, Dorothy Foulser, Gladys Hamilton, Beth Ann Robb, Robert Schreuders, Annette Schreuders

RULES AND REGULATIONS

  • All General Rockton World’s Fair Rules and Regulations must be followed, please carefully read all rules before entering
  • All work must be done by student
  • Admission to the fair is still required until after Monday at 5pm.
  • Students who are of elementary school age and students who graduated from grade 8 in June of the current year (2026) are eligible to exhibit
  • When entering grade specific classes, the grade refers to the grade the student was in from September 2025 to June 2026
  • Only works created after Thanksgiving 2025 are eligible for entry
  • Individual exhibits of grain, corn, vegetables, flowers and fruit must be grown in the home garden or home farm
  • All exhibitors and teachers are urged to check that the school fair tags are completed before entries are submitted
  • All home school exhibitors please complete the mailing address section on the exhibit tags
  • Attach tags to the top, right-hand corner of the entry and include both the first and last names of student, the full school name and address
  • Teachers are asked to use discretion choosing only 10 entries per category per school. Pre-selection at the school level may be necessary
  • Only one entry per student is allowed in each class
  • All judges’ decisions are final
  • Exhibitors, please arrange for all articles to be picked up between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Thanksgiving Monday only
  • The Rockton Fair and School Fair committee will not be responsible for any entries not picked up by Monday evening
  • All prize money can now be picked up in the main office boardroom on Thanksgiving Monday, between 3:00 pm. and 5:00 pm, after 5:00 pm, monies can be picked up at the School Fair Building
  • Any prize money not picked up by December 31, 2026 will be surrendered back to the Rockton Agricultural Society

 

For information and exhibit tags please contact

the Fair Office, 519-647-2502,

812 Old Hwy #8, Rockton, ON L0R 1X0

POINTS: The top 10 highest overall point winners will be posted in the School Fair Building over Thanksgiving weekend

PERSONAL INFORMATION & CONSENT

The Rockton Agricultural Society (RAS) is committed to the safeguarding of personal information collected from exhibitors in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Personal information collected will not be sold or disclosed for reasons other than for why it was collected.

By completing and submitting the entry tag, the exhibitor, parent or guardian consents to the information being used by the R.A.S. for the mailing and/or handing out of prize money and awards.

 

SECTION/CLASS: Refer to the alphanumeric code listed on the left

PS – Preschool

JK – Junior Kindergarten

SK – Senior Kindergarten

 

For an example of how to complete your entry tag go to page 127.

OCTOBER 2026 SCHOOL FAIR PRIZE LIST

OCTOBER 2026 SCHOOL FAIR PRIZE LIST

  • Entries must be received on Thursday, October 8, 2026 from 1pm to 9pm at the Youth & Agriculture Building
  • Open classes: 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

 

GRAIN AND CORN

  • Grain is judged on presentation and the use of proper containers as well as its quality
  • No treated grain is eligible

Classes:

GRADE SPECIFIC:

G1.

JK – Grade 4 Corn Silage 1 litre Ziploc bag

G2.

Oats approx. 1 litre or quart jar

G3.

Grades 5 – 8 Corn Silage 1 litre Ziploc bag

G4.

JK – Grade 4 Dent Corn 5 cobs, husk removed

G5.

Grades 5 – 8 Dent Corn 5 cobs, husk removed

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

G11.

Tallest Corn Stalk roots removed, one stalk only

Most Points, Classes G6 – G11 Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4 Sponsor: Kristine Hutchison

 

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

 

Classes:

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 Sponsor: 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 Sponsor: Josmar Acres

FR6.

Watermelon 1 specimen

 

VEGETABLES

Special prizes:

Most Points, Vegetables Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $8 Sponsor: Rockton Agricultural Society, In Memory of Doug Knight

Classes:

GRADE SPECIFIC:

V1.

JK Vegetable Display 5 different vegetables, displayed on a tray

 

Additional Prizes, Class V1 Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $5 Sponsor: 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 Sponsor: 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 Sponsor: J.Collins And Sons

OPEN:

V4.

Gourd Centrepiece, suitable for a Thanksgiving dinner table Use at least 5 specimens

 

Additional Prizes, Class V4 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsor: Shearlea Acres

V5.

Any Variety of Round Beets 5 specimens

 

Additional Prizes, Class V5 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsor: Struyk Farm

V6.

Largest Beet measured by circumference

 

Additional Prizes, Class V6 Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $5 Sponsor: Struyk Farm

V7.

Broccoli 1 head

 

Additional Prizes, Class V7 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsor: Forthdale Farms

V8.

Brussel Sprouts 1-quart box

 

Additional Prizes, Class V8 Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $5 Sponsor: J.Collins And Sons

V9.

Red Cabbage 1 specimen

V10.

Savoy Cabbage 1 specimen

V11.

Any Other Variety of Cabbage 1 specimen

V12.

Carrots 5 specimens

V13.

Odd-shaped Carrot

 

Additional Prizes, Class V13 Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $5 Sponsor: J.Collins And Sons

V14.

Cauliflower 1 head

 

Additional Prizes, Class V14 Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $5 Sponsor: J.Collins And Sons

V15.

Flint Corn 5 cobs, husks pulled back and tied

 

Additional Prizes, Class V15 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsor: Forthdale Farms

V16.

Garlic 3 bulbs

 

Additional Prizes, Class V16 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsor: Shearlea Acres

V17.

Leeks 3 specimens Sponsor: J.Collins And Sons

 

Additional Prizes, Class V17 Prizes: 1st: $10,

2nd: $5 Sponsor: J.Collins And Sons

V18.

Cooking Onions 3 specimens

V19.

Spanish Onions 3 specimens

V20.

Parsnips 3 roots

 

Additional Prizes, Class V20 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsor: Struyk Farm

V21.

Peppers 2 varieties, NAMED, 2 specimens of each variety

 

Additional Prizes, Class V21 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsor: Struyk Farm

V22.

Red Potatoes 3 tubers

 

Additional Prizes, Class V22 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsor: Struyk Farm

V23.

Any Other Variety of Potatoes 3 tubers

V24.

Odd-shaped Potato

 

Additional Prizes, Class V24 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsor: Shearlea Acres

V25.

Pie Pumpkins 2 specimens

 

Additional Prizes, Class V25 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsor: J.Collins And Sons

V26.

Largest Pumpkin measured by circumference

 

Additional Prizes, Class V26 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsor: Struyk Farm

V27.

Rutabaga 1 specimen

 

Additional Prizes, Class V27 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsor: Struyk Farm

V28.

Acorn Squash 2 specimens

V29.

Butternut Squash 2 specimens

V30.

Hubbard Squash 1 specimen

 

Additional Prizes, Class V30 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsor: J.Collins and Sons

V31.

Largest Squash measured by circumference

V32.

Longest Zucchini 1 specimen

 

Additional Prizes, Class V32 Prizes: 1st: $2.50, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.75, 5th: $1.50 Sponsor: Struyk Farm

 

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.
  • For helpful definitions and tips for exhibiting cut flowers refer to page 95.

Special prizes:

Most Points, Flowers Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4

Sponsor: Ruth Lee

Classes:

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 Sponsor: 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 Sponsor: 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 Sponsor: 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

Classes:

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

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

SP13.

Open Scarecrow not to exceed 150cm tall

 

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

Special prizes:

Most Points, Baking & Food Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4 Sponsor: Cecil Hamilton , Sponsor: Gladys Hamilton

Classes:

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, NAMED

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, NAMED

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

Special prizes:

Most Points, Needlework & Sewing Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4 Sponsor: Carolyn Eddy

Classes:

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

N10.

Grades 2 – 4 Homemade Friendship Bracelet any medium

N11.

Grades 5 – 8 Homemade Pillow

N12.

Open Any Article of Latch Hook

N13.

Open Any Item Not Otherwise Listed

 

CRAFTS AND HOBBIES

Classes:

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

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 5 & 6 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

CR28.

Open Country Door Themed Article class submission open to exhibitor’s interpretation

 

Additional Prizes, Class CR28

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

Sponsor: Ted Wilson & Jinnie Wilson

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 1cm.
  • Tags are to be attached to the bottom left corner of exhibit
  • Landscape classes should be scenery only
  • Photographer’s Choice classes are for photos of any subject not previously listed

 

Classes:

P1.

PS – Grade 1 Group of People

P2.

PS – Grade 1 Landscape

P3.

PS – Grade 1 Pet(s)

P4.

PS – Grade 1 Outdoor Fun

P5.

PS – Grade 1 Photographer’s Choice

P6.

Grades 2 – 4 Pet(s)

P7.

Grades 2 – 4 Landscape

P8.

Grades 2 – 4 Outdoor Fun

P9.

Grades 2 – 4 Group of People

P10.

Grades 2 – 4 Photographer’s Choice

P11.

Grades 5 – 8 Pet(s)

P12.

Grades 5 – 8 Landscape

P13.

Grades 5 – 8 Outdoor Fun

P14.

Grades 5 – 8 Group of People

P15.

Grades 5 – 8 Photographer’s Choice

P16.

Open Photo from the Rockton World’s Fair

P17.

Open Rural Photo

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.

Check out page 132 for more details!

 

HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR ENTRY TAGS

See the example below:

Gobbles the Turkey was in junior kindergarten till June 2026 at Rockton Elementary School. He has an entry for the following class:

VEGETABLES

Classes:

V1.

JK Vegetable Display 5 different vegetables, displayed on a tray

School Fair Competitions are back for 2026!

School Fair is open to students of elementary school age and students who graduated from Grade 8 in June. All work must be done since the previous fair. The student’s grade will be interpreted as the grade in which he/she is a member since the previous fair. For more information, please read the Rules & Regulations found in the School Fair Prize List.

June Prizebook
School Fair 2026 Quick Reference
How to Exhibit in School Fair
Step 1: Read through our prize book sections (located to the left) and decide what sections and classes you wish to enter.

Step 2: Make sure you read all the Rules and Regulations and note exhibit deadlines for the sections you are planning to enter.

Step 3: Obtain yellow School Fair Tags from our Fair office, your school or a committee member.

Step 4:  Fill out yellow tags and attach them to your exhibits, abiding School Fair rules and regulations.

Step 5: Drop off your exhibits to the Fairgrounds on the date and time it’s due.

Step 6: At this stage, our Judges are hard at work judging all of your exhibits.

Step 7: Take a stroll through the Youth and Agricultural Building to see if your work is on display and won!

Step 8: Pick up your articles on Thanksgiving Monday between 5 and 5:30 p.m. in the School Fair building.

Step 9: Bring Identification. School Fair prize money can be picked up in the main office boardroom on Thanksgiving Monday between 3 and 5 p.m.

Step 10: Congratulations on all of your work and we hope to have you exhibit again!

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