Harrow Fair

Colchester South & Harrow Agricultural Society

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Junior Arts & Crafts

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Class J 85 – Arts & Crafts

Ages 5 – 8

Chairperson: Mary Tricia Horne 519-996-1602
Open to exhibitors ages 5-8.
Membership required – No Fee.
Limit of one entry per section per person
Located in main building along south wall.
Prizes: 1st $4.00, 2nd $3.50, 3rd $2.50

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Arts

1. Water colour or acrylic – any subject – age 5-6
2. Water colour or acrylic – any subject – age 7-8
3. Drawing using crayons, markers or coloured pencils – age 5-6 (on 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper)
4. Drawing using crayons, markers or coloured pencils – age 7-8 (on 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper)

Crafts

5. Woodcraft – one piece 12″ x 12″ max, no popsicle sticks
6. Design a functionable bookmark using Fair Theme, any material, not computer-generated
7. Using a cut potato dipped in paint make a design on a 8-1/2×11 sheet of white paper (more than one color)
8. Handmade card no larger than 4×6” (10×15 cm)
9. Puppet made with paper lunch bag
10. Bird house made from one milk carton
11. Decorate a box of Kraft Dinner, all entries go to food bank (must be wrapped in paper before decorating). Check Best Before date.
12. Decorated flip flop (1)
13. Collage of items/pictures related to the fair theme
14. Jewelry
15. Make a character or creature from a pool noodle
16. Any other article not listed, 8×8” (20×20 cm) max

Separate Entries

colouring-contest17. By Petras Family Dental, Amherstburg
Use your imagination to create a container to hold your tooth for the Tooth Fairy. Max 6″x6″ … $2 for each participant

By Nova Woodworks
18. Age 5-6 Colouring Contest
19. Age 7-8 Colouring Contest
Colouring Contest: you can get a colouring contest picture by clicking HERE or on page 50 of the Fair Book.
Prizes: 1st $6, 2nd $4, 3rd $3

20. By Colchester Farms, Harrow
Using an empty recyclable water bottle, decorate it to resemble a farmer.
1st $20.00, 2nd $10.00, 3rd $5.00

21. By Drexler Diving Systems
Lighthouse no more that 6″ tall using beach pebbles & beach glass mounted on a sturdy base
1st $20.00, 2nd $10.00, 3rd $5.00

22. By Mary Tricia Horne, Windsor
Using YouTube Channel “Art For Kids Hub” complete an “Art Lesson” and submit your favourite art piece
1st $10.00, 2nd $5.00, 3rd $3.00

23. By L. Chittle and family
K-cup, beer cap, or wine cork creation, 8″x8″x8″ max
1st $5.00, 2nd $3.00, 3rd $2.00

24. By Beverly Pillon
Decorate a shoe box to resemble outer space. Turn shoe box on side so we can see inside (no lid needed)
1st $25.00, 2nd $10.00, 3rd $5.00

Specials – Class J 85

By Beverly Pillon, Amherstburg
Best character or creature from a pool noodle (sec 15) … $10.00

By Sharon Johnson, Harrow
Best in depicting our fair theme Judges’ Choice in Art Work (sec 1-4) … Avon Products

By Shirley Reh, Harrow
Judges’ Choice in Crafts (sec 5-16) … $10.00

By Marilyn McLean, Harrow
Best in show (sec 1-4) … $10.00


Class J 86 – Arts & Crafts

Ages 9-12

Chairperson: Merrie Day 519-776-8663
Located in Arts & Crafts Building North Side.
All articles must be handmade by exhibitor.
Articles must have never been exhibited at the Harrow Fair in any prior year.
Articles must be new, clean, dry, and any pieces secured.
Limit one entry per artist for any section in Class J 86, otherwise not accepted.
Due to space restrictions – No article larger than 1 metre permitted unless otherwise stated
Prizes: 1st $4.00, 2nd $3.50, 3rd $2.50

Art

1. Acrylic or oil painting – portrait of life
2. Acrylic or oil painting – any subject
3. Sculpture
4. Watercolour – any subject
5. Collage/multi media picture
6. Pencil sketch
7. Paint by number
8. Colour pencil sketch
9. Cartooning – pencil sketch
10. Magic marker

Crafts

11. Paper maché creation
12. Sun catcher
13. Article made of natural products (nuts, shells, etc)
14. Quilt block 30×30 cm (12×12”) made on paper or wood
15. Article made by a “Guide”, ages 9 – 11
16. Article made by a “Pathfinder”, age 12
17. Article made by a “Cub”, ages 9 – 10
18. Article made by a “Scout”, ages 11 – 12
19. Article made with artificial flowers
20. Article made from recycled material
21. Dream catcher or wind chimes, handmade
22. Handmade candle – candle judged, not holder
23. Door knob hanger – handmade
24. Article of jewelry
25. Bookmark
26. Button art
27. Fairy Garden, max 30 cm
28. Craft by entrant with an intellectual disability
29. Christmas tree ornament
30. Diamond art min 10cm x 10cm
31. Craft not listed – must be properly named on back of tag
32. Clay art or plasticine (no clay pots) NEW

Wood

Maximum size 60 cm x 1 m long
33. Woodcraft – one piece made from kit
34. Woodcraft – one piece not from kit

Separate Entries

35. By Nova Woodworks
Colouring Contest: You can get a colouring contest picture by clicking HERE or on page 50 of the Fair Book.
Prizes: 1st $6, 2nd $4, 3rd $3

36. By Homecraft Directors
Decorated plain purchased gift bag using fair theme
1st $5.00, 2nd $3.00, 3rd $2.00

37. By Marilyn McLean
Hand painted Christmas card, watercolour or marker … $15.00

38. By Merrie Day & Pat Conrad
Hallowe’en Art or Craft … $10.00

Specials – Class J 86

By Marilyn McLean, Harrow
Best Portrait of Life overall (Animal or Human)
Class J86 … $25.00

By Sharon Johnson, Harrow
Art (not craft) depicting our fair theme
Tractors and Tailgates
Prize: Avon Products Gift Bag

Specials – Class J 80-89

By B-B-Q Pit, on the fairgrounds
In Memory of Brenda Shay Sahinidis
(must have at least ten entries)
Girl with Most Points in Jr. Exhibits … $10.00
Boy with Most Points in Jr. Exhibits … $10.00

ENFORCED for 2026:

Entry Forms will NOT be accepted after Saturday, August 29th, 5:00pm. NO EXCEPTIONS

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

Downloads

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)

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 FAIRGROUNDS

Fair Themes

2026 Theme
Tractors and Tailgates

2027 Theme
Farmers Are Heroes

2028 Theme
Aprons To Overalls

2029 Theme
Memories & Milestones
(175th Anniversary)

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