JUNIOR FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES 2022
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
2022 FAIR THEME -"Your Country Fair"
NOTE: Entries will be received at the Horticultural Building on Thursday, September 8th from 12 pm to 7 pm.
The building will close on Sunday, September 11th 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, 2022 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.
5. See "Helpful Hints" in the adult vegetable section.
6. Junior/Youth prize winnings must be picked up at the Fair Office on Saturday, September 10th after 10:00 am 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
JFV/JUNIOR CATEGORY (AGE 9 AND UNDER):
1. | MARIGOLDS - 3 BLOOMS, ANY SIZE |
2. | BOUQUET OF WILDFLOWERS Prizes: 1st: $10 gift certificate for first place, 2nd: 0 |
3. | TOMATOES - RED - 3 ON A PLATE 1 bloom if large, 3 blooms if small |
4. | TASTIEST SOUP EVER - A COLLECTION OF VEGGIES IN A POT |
5. | CHILD'S CHOICE/ MOST ODDLY SHAPED VEGETABLE (NAMED) |
6. | ZUCCHINI - LARGEST BY WEIGHT |
7. | DECORATE A CORN COB AS A FARMER - LOTS OF ACCESSORIES ALLOWED |
YFV/YOUTH CATEGORY (AGE 10 AND OLDER):
8. | COLLECTION OF GARDEN FLOWERS - IN A MASON JAR (NAME IF POSSIBLE) |
9. | SIMPLY GREEN / A BOUQUET OF GREEN PLANTS ONLY) |
10. | MY FAVOURITE FLOWER - MUST BE LABELLED |
11. | 3 CARROTS - 1 LARGE, 1 MEDIUM AND 1 SMALL |
12. | RED OR GREEN PEPPERS - 2 OF SAME COLOUR, LEAVE SOME STEM |
13. | 3 DIFFERENT HERBS - 3 STEMS IN VASE (NAMED) |
14. | WEIRDEST VEGETABLE YOU CAN FIND! (NAMED) |
15. | CARVE AND DECORATE A PUMPKIN Open tp anyone 12 years of age and younger |
EXTRAORDINARY:
16. | SKY'S THE LIMIT! TALLEST FLOWER, ANY VARIETY (NOT SUNFLOWERS) Sponsored by CHALLENGER ELECTRIC Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1 |
17. | BUILD A DISPLAY OR ITEM THAT REPRESENTS YOUR FAVOURITE THING AT THE FAIR Use veggies, flowers, twigs, and anything natural (no manmade items). Please label your creation. Sponsored by SAVVY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 |
18. | MAKE A PIECE OF FARM EQUIPMENT WITH FRUITS, VEGGIES & A FEW ACCESSORIES Sponsored by ZEPHYR ORGANICS - FARM SHARE Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 |