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Essays and Poetry

Essay Contest

Chairperson: Rose McLean 519-738-3670

Sponsored by Optimist Club of Essex

Prizes: 1st $10.00, 2nd $8.00, 3rd $6.00

Class J 95, Section 1: Ages 6 & 7
Class J 95, Section 2: Ages 8 & 9
Class J 95, Section 3: Ages 10 – 12

Class Int 78, Section 1: Ages 13 – 17
Adult membership is required for ages 13 & over.

Rules:
1. One entry per student
2. Name and age to be clearly labelled on the back of the essay
3. Age must be on entry form.
4. Age Categories and requirements (age as of Aug 27th):

  • Ages 6-7: Minimum 50 words, Maximum 100 words
  • Ages 8-9: Minimum 75 words, Maximum 150 words
  • Ages 10-12: Minimum 300 words, Maximum 850 words
  • Ages 13-17: Minimum 300 words, Maximum 850 words

Presentation:

  • Essays should be double spaced typed or neatly hand-written (printed).
  • Two copies are required, one for display purposes and one for the sponsor.
  • Emphasis on the selection of the winners will be on originality and the expression of ideas.
  • Grammar & spelling should be appropriate to age group. Each preposition to be counted as a word.

Suggested topics
1. Grape Expectations
2. Your choice of topic


Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Neumiller Orchards – James and Colleen Neumiller

Prizes: 1st $10.00, 2nd $8.00, 3rd $6.00
Class J 96, Section 1: 7 to 8 years old
Class J 96, Section 2: 9 to 10 years old
Class J 96, Section 3: 11 to 12 years old

Class Int 79, Section 1: 13 to 17 years old
Adult membership is required for ages 13 and over.

Entry:
1. Ages 7 to 17 as of August 29th

Note:
• For the first line of your poem use one of the provided topics, listed below.
• Think about the following when writing your poem. Where? When? How? What happened? Colours; Feel; Taste; Sounds.

Topics For All ages

  • Grape Expectations
  • Your choice

7 to 8 years old

Print neatly 8 to 12 lines. Watch spelling. It may be illustrated.

9 to 10 years old

Type 12 – 20 lines free verse or rhyme. (Don’t sacrifice rhythm (the beat) to make a rhyme. Paint ‘word pictures’ we can see.)

11 to 12 years old

Type 12 – 20 lines free verse or rhyme. (Don’t sacrifice rhythm (the beat) to make a rhyme. Paint ‘word pictures’ we can see.)

13 to 17 years old

Type 12 – 24 lines free verse or rhyme. (Don’t sacrifice rhythm (the beat) to make a rhyme. Paint ‘word pictures’ we can see.)

Rules:
1. One entry per student
2. Name and age must be clearly labelled on the back of the page.
3. One entry per student.
4. Emphasis should be on the appropriate use of words, neatness of presentation and quality.
5. Please edit spelling and punctuation carefully.

ENFORCED for 2024:

Entry Forms will NOT be accepted after Saturday, August 24th. NO EXCEPTIONS

(Note: The Fair Board reserves the right to refuse any entry form.)

Downloads

Entry forms and prize lists are now updated and available for your use. Time to get ready for the Harrow Fair!

Colouring Contest Picture

Entry Form

Prize List (Full Harrow Fair Book)

ADMISSION:

Adults: $12.00
Children 12 and under: FREE

Weekend Packages: Available at Office for $30.00 (unlimited admission to the grounds for the duration of the Fair)

NEW THIS YEAR!
Debit and credit cards will be accepted at the gates, due to sponsorships by BrokerLink Insurance and Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance

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NO PETS/DOGS ALLOWED ON GROUNDS

Fair Themes

2025 Theme
Wagon Wheels to Ferris Wheels

2026 Theme
Tractors and Tailgates

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