JUNIOR FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES 2024
Section JFV (9 years of age and under)
YFV (10 years of age and older)
Sponsored by: The Uxbridge Horticultural Society
Associate Director - Carolyn Lovdal (905) 852-6828
2024 FAIR THEME -"Hats Off To Agriculture”
NOTE: Entries will be received at the Horticultural Building on Thursday, September 5th from 12 pm to 7 pm.
The building will close on Sunday, September 8th at 4:30 pm & entries may be picked up at 5 pm.
RULES:
1. EXHIBITOR INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL. Before you arrive please complete all tags and forms (Including age). Print two copies off the website www.uxbridgefair.ca , keep one for yourself, or entry forms/tags can be picked up in Uxbridge at the Town Hall or Library.
2. Age level - as of September 1, 2024 for determining division.
3. Exhibits will be judged in recognition of a child's capability and age.
4. The flowers and vegetables must be obtained from the family garden unless otherwise stated and must be fresh, not dried
5. See "Helpful Hints" in the adult vegetable section.
6. Junior/Youth prize winnings must be picked up at The Fair Office Saturday, September 7th after 10:00am with your duplicate entry form.
Junior & Youth Classes Sponsored by:
The Uxbridge Horticultural Society
Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.00, 3rd: $1.50, 4th: $1.00
Special prizes:
Best in show for Junior Prize: $10 Winner selected from entries submitted in classes 1 to 10 Sponsored by Uxbridge Horticultural Society | |
Best in show for Youth Prize: $10 Winner selected from entries submitted in classes 11 to 21 Sponsored by Uxbridge Horticultural Society |
JFV/JUNIOR CATEGORY (AGE 9 AND UNDER):
1. | Marigolds - 3 blooms |
2. | Any perennial flower-1 bloom if large & 3 blooms if small |
3. | My favourite flower-1 stem or 3 blooms |
4. | Hosta- 3 leaves in a jar |
5. | Carrots & Beans (3 carrots & 2 beans on a plate ) |
6. | Tomatoes-any large variety, 3 on a plate |
7. | "Tastiest Soup Ever"- collection of vegetables in a pot |
8. | Most oddly shaped vegetable |
9. | Zucchini-largest by length |
10. | Cherry tomatoes- 5 on a plate |
YFV/YOUTH CATEGORY (AGE 10 AND OLDER):
11. | Cosmos ''Uxbridge's Official Flower'' - 3 stems |
12. | Tri-colour bouquet of flowers |
13. | My favourite annual - must be labeled |
14. | Simply Green - a bouquet of green plants only |
15. | 3 carrots- 1 large, 1 medium and 1 small |
16. | Peppers - 2 sweet or hot |
17. | 3 Different Herbs -(Labelled) 3 stems in a container |
18. | Weirdest looking vegetable you can find (named) |
19. | Flowers for my teacher (display in a 500ml sized jar) |
20. | "HATS OFF TO AGRICULTURE" decorate a hat with veggies, flowers & natural accessories |
21. | Tallest Sunflower - From Ground Level to Head Sponsored by: Re/Max All Stars -Cindy Wood |
EXTRAORDINARY:
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $5
22. | Tallest Plant (must be in water) (NO SUNFLOWERS) (Named please) Sponsored by Challenger Electric |
23. | SPECIAL DESIGN CHALLENGE FOR 2024 (Year of Lucy Maud Montgomery) Create an 'Anne of Green Gables' figure using vegetables, flowers and other natural items. Sponsored By Zephyr Organics |
24. | Sunflower head-largest by diameter Sponsored by Savvy Computer Solutions |
