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Colchester South & Harrow Agricultural Society

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Photography

photography

Class 68 – Adults Photography

Chairperson: Rose McLean 519-738-3670
Prizes: 1st $5.00, 2nd $3.00, 3rd $2.00

Rules

  • Amateurs Only
  • All entries to be in place by 9:00 pm Wednesday and not removed before 5:00 pm Sunday
  • All exhibits must be an original photograph taken by the exhibitor within the last year, unless indicated otherwise.
  • Photos may have basic adjustments applied when taking the photo or in post processing (brighter, shadows, highlight, cropping, etc.)
  • Photo sizes – Must be 5″ x 7″ (12.7×17.8 cm) or 4″ x 6″ (10×15.2 cm) unless otherwise stated.
  • Photos with white border will NOT be accepted
  • Original prints – no photocopies.
  • Only one entry allowed for each section.
  • A photo can only be entered once.
  • Individual photos to be mounted by exhibitor on a sturdy black bristol board (no foam board) with 1 inch (2.5 cm) showing on all sides. The backing will be pinned for display.
  • Photo must be firmly attached to the backing. No mounting corners. The Fair Board is not responsible for pictures that are not firmly attached to backing.
  • No framed pictures accepted.
  • Photos will be judged on sharpness, visual impact, appearance, and should represent the category.
  • Directors will affix entry tag.
  • Entrant’s name must not appear on front or back of the entry. No captions.
  • Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any entry.
  • Photography viewing will be closed at 4:00 pm on Sunday. Entries can be picked up at 5:00 pm

1. Harrow fair theme
2. Harrow Fair 2024
3. Horse(s) at work
4. Bridges
5. Birds in winter **
6. Portrait (8×10” only)
7. Fountain
8. Abstract and patterns
9. Fences and gates
10. Fruit
11. Solitary
12. Farm Machinery in motion **
13. Photoshopped – defined as “manipulation of the image” (can be any subject)
14. Rust
15. Spring has sprung **

Separate Entries

16. By Yvonne Devall
Black & White Photography – Silhouette
1st $10.00, 2nd $6.00, 3rd $4.00

17. By Vicky Lucier, McGregor
4-H at Harrow Fair only 4-H activities/displays (4-H logo must be visible)
1st $12.00, 2nd $10.00, 3rd $8.00

18. By Photography Committee
“Architectural Study”
1st $10.00, 2nd $6.00, 3rd $4.00

19. By Camiel Defour, in memory of Mary Defour
Canadian Forests
1st $12.00, 2nd $8.00, 3rd $5.00

20. By Sydney Mannell and Grandma Bev
Music Expressed
1st $10.00, 2nd $6.00, 3rd $4.00

21. By The Computer Centre – Greg Harrison
“Explore the Shore”
$75 gift certificate

22. By Communities In Bloom
Your Favourite Flower Garden
1st $15.00, 2nd $10.00, 3rd $5.00

23. By The Bansky Girls Farm
“Portrait of a Doll”
1st $25.00, 2nd $15.00, 3rd $10.00

24. By Drexler Diving Systems, Harrow
Underwater Photography
Gift Certificates
1st $50.00, 2nd $30.00, 3rd $20.00

25. By Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island &
Essex Pelee Island Coast (EPIC)
Vineyards
1 EPIC Wine tasting Prize value $50 (see page 44)
(see page 44 for description of the prize)

Specials – Class 68

By Computer Data Products CDP, Amherstburg
Harrow Fair theme (sec 1)
$20.00 Gift Certificate to first place winner

By  Camiel Defour in memory of Mary Defour
Best of Show (sec 1-25)
$15.00

ENFORCED for 2025:

Entry Forms will NOT be accepted after Saturday, August 23rd, 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

2025 Theme
Wagon Wheels to Ferris Wheels

2026 Theme
Tractors and Tailgates

2027 Theme
Farmers Are Heroes

2028 Theme
Aprons To Overalls

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