Junior Handworks 2025
Section Y
CHAIRPERSON - Julia McDonald (647) 205-5092
Details may be subject to change. Please check for updates at uxbridgefair.ca
RULES FOR THE JUNIOR DIVISION: (Maximum Age 19 years)
- An entry form must be completed for each child. All entries must be tagged with Name, Section, Class and Age. Please also include AGE on the back of each tag. Exhibitor numbers will be assigned to participants who do not have one.
- There is no fee to enter.
- Please read General Rules for Homecraft Division.
- All entries must be the work of the exhibitor exclusively. One entry per person, per class. Entries must be new work made since last Fair.
- Read carefully what is required. Not following instructions may result in disqualification or lower placement.
- Articles will be judged as the product of youth- not as perfect works of art. Originality and effort are as iportant as workmanship. Decision of judge is final.
- Entry form and tags may be obtained from The Bridge Social (64 Brock Street West, Uxbridge) during business hours. Check www.thebridgesocial.ca for details. Entry forms and tags may also be obtained at the Uxbridge Public Library.
- Entries must be handed in at the Fair Grounds at Elgin Park no later than 6:30p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2025. Entry forms and tags should be completed in advance.
- Age level - as of September 4, 2025 for determining division. Children may make entries in the next highest age class if they wish and teens may enter the adult classes.
- Exhibitors must pick up their exhibits on the Fair Grounds at Elgin Park on Sunday, September 7 2024 between 5 - 6 p.m.
- Junior prize winnings must be picked up during Fair hours Saturday, September 6, 2025 - Sunday September 7, 2025 at the Home Craft Building.
- Any unclaimed entries will be disposed of and any unclaimed prize money will be donated to the Fair.
- One entry per participant per category.
- REMEMBER, YOU MAY ALSO ENTER THE ADULT HANDCRAFT SECTION CLASSES.
Funfair Poem Poem by Claire Page
The fair is coming to town,
The children are running around,
With so much excitement that the fair is in town,
Hope we go the children say still running around,
This is because they have never been to a fair before,
So they start off slowly on the merry-go-round
Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1
PRESCHOOL CLASSES - RIBBONS FOR ALL ENTRANTS:
1. | Paint or colour a picture of your favourite farm animal |
2. | Paint or decorate a rock. |
3. | Make a picture using stickers and/or stamps |
PRIMARY CLASSES (5 - 8 YEARS):
4. | Make a Christmas tree decoration using any materials |
5. | Make an animal out of one or more egg cartons. Use any other craft materials to decorate |
6. | Make a piece of jewellery using any materials |
7. | Dress a doll or stuffed animal for Canada Day! |
8. | Make a piece of art that includes your initials or name |
9. | Make a craft using popsicle sticks; use any other craft materials as well |
10. | Neatly print the poem: Funfair Poem by Claire Page. Judged on penmanship only. Poem included below at the end of Secti Poem included below Junior Handworks Rules |
11. | Create any animal, item or thing that belongs on a farm using clay/playdough. Use any other craft materials to add embellishments. |
12. | Make a puppet using any craft materials |
INTERMEDIATE CLASSES (9 - 12 YEARS):
13. | Create a "Welcome" sign for your home using any materials |
14. | Make a piece of jewellery |
15. | Draw or trace a "Cowboy Boot". Add colour and any craft materials for embellishments |
16. | Make a craft using popsicle sticks Other craft materials may also be used |
17. | Create a collage about the Fall Fair Use photos, magazines, and/or stickers |
18. | Neatly write in cursive the poem: Funfair Poem by Claire Page. Judged on penmanship only. Poem included below Junior Handworks Rules |
19. | Decorate a vase using any materials |
20. | Make a Thanksgiving centrepiece for a table |
TEEN CLASSES ( 13 - 19 YEARS):
21. | Submit a picture, sketch or painting of your choice |
22. | Create a decoration for any occasion to be hung on a door or doorknob |
23. | Create a picture frame using any materials |
24. | Submit a colored, coloring page from a teen or adult coloring book |
25. | Decorate and/or add embellishments to any article of clothing |
26. | Neatly write in cursive the poem: Funfair Poem by Claire Page. Judged on penmanship and presentation. Poem included below Junior Handworks Rules |
Uxbridge Dance Academy Special:
AGE MUST BE PUT ON THE BACK OF EXHIBITOR TAG OTHERWISE ENTRY WILL BE ELIMINATED
Draw or trace a dance shoe or shoes. Colour or paint. Add any craft materials as embellishments.
*Prizes for Specials are either cash or cash value from Sponsor.
Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3
27. | UDA Special - Ages 9 and under |
28. | UDA Special - Ages 10+ |
Sugar FX Sugar Cube:
AGE MUST BE PUT ON THE BACK OF EXHIBITOR TAG OTHERWISE ENTRY WILL BE ELIMINATED
Create a structure of your choice using sugar cubes and royal icing.
*Prizes for Specials are either cash or cash value from Sponsor.
Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3
29. | Sugar FX Sugar Cube - Ages 9 and under |
30. | Sugar FX Sugar Cube Special - Ages 10+ |
Blue Heron Books Special:
AGE MUST BE PUT ON THE BACK OF EXHIBITOR TAG OTHERWISE ENTRY WILL BE ELIMINATED
Create a poster to promote the Uxbridge Fall Fair. Must be a drawing/sketch. Can be coloured in with crayons, pencil cra
*Prizes for Specials are either cash or cash value from Sponsor.
Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3
31. | Blue Heron Books Special ENGLISH - Ages 9 and under |
32. | Blue Heron Books Special ENGLISH - Ages 10+ |
33. | Blue Heron Books Special FRENCH - Ages 9 and under |
34. | Blue Heron Books Special FRENCH - Ages 10+ |
McDonald Family Special:
AGE MUST BE PUT ON THE BACK OF EXHIBITOR TAG OTHERWISE ENTRY WILL BE ELIMINATED
Create a diorama of a farm using any craft materials.
*Prizes for Specials are either cash or cash value from Sponsor.
Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3
35. | McDonald Family Special - Ages 9 and under |
36. | McDonald Family Special - Ages 10+ |
Rusnell Auto Repair Special:
AGE MUST BE PUT ON THE BACK OF EXHIBITOR TAG OTHERWISE ENTRY WILL BE ELIMINATED
Create a vehicle (car, bus, truck, tractor) using any craft material. Vehicle is for display only (does not need to work
*Prizes for Specials are either cash or cash value from Sponsor.
Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3
37. | Rusnell Auto Repair Special - Under 10 years of Age |
38. | Rusnell Auto Repair Special - Ages 10 and Over |
Foggy River Farm Special:
AGE MUST BE PUT ON THE BACK OF EXHIBITOR TAG OTHERWISE ENTRY WILL BE ELIMINATED
Garden Mug - Decorate a mug using items from nature. Any type of craft materials may also be used.
*Prizes for Specials are either cash or cash value from Sponsor.
Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3
39. | Foggy River Farm Special - Ages 9 and under |
40. | Fogger River Farm Special - Ages 10+ |
The Bridge Social Special:
AGE MUST BE PUT ON THE BACK OF EXHIBITOR TAG OTHERWISE ENTRY WILL BE ELIMINATED
Create a picture or sign that could be displayed in a coffee shop.
*Prizes for Specials are either cash or cash value from Sponsor.
Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3
41. | The Bridge Social Special - Ages 9 and under |
42. | The Bridge Social Special - Ages 10+ |
Slatering Grab & Go Special:
AGE MUST BE PUT ON THE BACK OF EXHIBITOR TAG OTHERWISE ENTRY WILL BE ELIMINATED
Illustrate and colour a picture that represents The Food Chain
*Prizes for Specials are either cash or cash value from Sponsor.
Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3
43. | Slatering Grab & Go Special - Ages 9 and under |
44. | Slatering Grab & Go Special - Ages 10+ |
