JUNIOR FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES 2023
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
2023 FAIR THEME -"– We’ve Got A Good Thing Growing"
NOTE: Entries will be received at the Horticultural Building on Thursday, September 7th from 12 pm to 7 pm.
The building will close on Sunday, September 10th 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, 2023 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 10th 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 Winner selected from entries submitted in classes 1 to 10 Sponsored by Uxbridge Horticultural Society Prize: $10 | |
BEST IN SHOW FOR YOUTH Winner selected from entries submitted in classes 11 to 21 Sponsored by Uxbridge Horticultural Society Prize: $10 |
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 (3CARROTS & 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 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 VEGETABLE YOU CAN FIND (NAMED) |
19. | CARVE & DECORATE A PUMPKIN |
20. | "WE'VE GOT A GOOD THING GROWING" - MAKE A HAND WRITTEN LIST OF GOOD THINGS TO GROW & EAT (LONGEST LIST WINS) |
21. | TALLEST SUNFLOWER -FROM GROUND TO HEAD Sponsored by: Re/Max All Stars -Cindy Wood |
EXTRAORDINARY:
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $10, $5
22. | "WE'VE GOT A GOOD THING GROWING" (MUST BE IN WATER) TALLEST PLANT NO SUNFLOWERS SPONSORED BY CHALLENGER ELECTRIC Sponsored by Challenger Electric |
23. | DECORATE A CORNCOB AS A FARMER Sponsored By Zephyr Organics |
24. | SUNFLOWER HEAD-LARGEST BY DIAMETER Sponsored by Savvy Computer Solutions |
