CLASS 48 - JUNIOR DIVISION
Committee: Co-Chairs - Helen McDonald and Donna Koeniger, Mary Fisher, Bea Gregg, Lisa Reid, Sarah Dooley, Krista Rawlings, Isabella Dooley
JUNIOR DIVISION (Class 48) is designed to encourage young people in more active participation of community life. Participants may enter any classes in their own age division or OLDER age divisions.
No entry fee is required when entering Junior Division classes.
- Any Junior Exhibitor who chooses to enter into an open division class must pay a membership of $10.
- Entries may be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/metcalfefair. Or an entry form may be submitted to the Metcalfe Fair Office at 2821 8th Line Rd., Box 29, Metcalfe, Ontario K0A 2P0.
- Entry forms must be submitted to the fair office no later than Saturday, September 26, 2026, so you can pick up your exhibitor number and entry tags.
- Entry tags must be attached to your items.
The Metcalfe Fair office is located at 2821 8th Line Road, Metcalfe. Phone number is 613-821-0591.
Entry items may be placed in the FAMILY PAVILION (Curling Club) on Wednesday evening, September 30th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. or from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 1st. No entries will be received after 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 1st. Entries MAY NOT BE REMOVED until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, October 4th, 2026. Metcalfe Agricultural Society is not responsible for articles left in the exhibit halls after 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
- NOTE - DROP OFF TIME BEFORE 10:00 A.M. THURSDAY
Prize money for Junior Division classes (unless otherwise stated) will be:
Sections 1-40: 1st-$3; 2nd-$2.50; 3rd-$2; 4th-$1.50; 5th-$1; 6th-$1; 7th-$1; 8th-$1
Sections 41-56: 1st-$6; 2nd-$5; 3rd-$4
Prizes for some classes will be books and some stuffed animal prizes are donated by Robertson Amusements. Cash prize money, books and stuffed animals for winning entries must be picked up with your exhibit on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Entries and prizes cannot be picked up before 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
All entries are to be the work of the exhibitor.
All baking entries must be inserted into a clear plastic bag on cardboard, or a disposable plate, and will be tasted by the judge, unless specified otherwise. Please check measurements and specifications.
JUNIOR DIVISION LUCKY DRAW
A Lucky Draw will be held for those children who have not won a prize. A prize will be given for each age group.
JUNIOR DIVISION COLOURING CONTEST
Each Junior exhibitor up to 12 years old may submit one entry in the colouring contest. Sponsored by:
MUST USE MARKERS, WAX CRAYONS OR PENCIL CRAYONS.
**NOTE**: Colouring contest can be entered only if you are entering in one or more of the following listed classes at the Metcalfe Fair. Colouring sheets may be picked up at the Fair Office when you pick up your entry tags. Prizes: $5, $4, $3
CHIP. | OAAS Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition For Youth Up to Age 15 years. 8 Homemade Plain Chocolate Chip Cookies (no Nuts), on a disposable plate no larger than 23 Cm in a plastic bag. Maximum cookie size is 3" (6.75cm) and no smaller than 2" (5cm). Points earned for placing in this class will be included in high points calculation in exhibitors' respective age category. 1st Place Winner will be eligible to enter at the OAAS District 1 Competition. Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, $3 |
POSJR. | Metcalfe Fair Poster Competition, Junior up to and including Grade 4. Theme of "Promoting Your Fair". Between 22cmx28cm and 28cmx44cm without border. Hand drawn and labelled on the back of entry. On cardstock or bristol board exposing a 5.5 cm border on all four sides. |
POSIN. | Metcalfe Fair Poster Competition, Intermediate Grade 5 to Grade 8. Theme of "Promoting Your Fair". Between 22cmx28cm and 28cmx44cm without border. Hand drawn and labelled on the back of entry. On cardstock or bristol board exposing a 5.5 cm border on all four sides. |
POSSR. | Metcalfe Fair Poster Competition, Senior Grade 9 to Grade 12. Theme of "Promoting Your Fair". Between 22cmx28cm and 28cmx44cm without border. Hand Drawn and labelled on back of entry. On cardstock or bristol board exposing a 5.5cm border on all four sides. |
JROW. | Joe Rowan Memorial Reporting Competition. Select a picture of your choice and what it means to you. Picture and story (1 typed page) displayed on 1/2 sheet of bristol board. Sponsored byThe Rowan Family, in memory of Joe Rowan a very influential journalist in the area. Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 |
VETA. | "My Cherished Family Veteran" Ages 8-11 years. Must be about a Family member who is/was a Military Veteran or currently serving. Can be a parent, sibling, grandparent, great-grandparent, uncle or aunt. Entry can be: |
VETB. | "My Cherished Family Veteran". Ages 12-14 years. Must be a Family member who is/was a Military Veteran or currently serving. Can be a parent, sibling, grandparent, great-grandparent, uncle or aunt. Entry can be: |
3 YEARS AND UNDER AT FAIR DATE
1. | Collection of anything of the same colour, in a 6-section egg carton. |
2. | Bingo dauber picture on 21.5 X 28 cm paper. |
3. | Paint a Stone with stripes. |
4. | Make a blue and yellow 170th anniversary bracelet that is able to be worn. |
5. | 3 different kinds of flowers (LABELLED). Mounted on 21.5 x 28 cm paper. Prize: Books and stuffed toys |
6. | Using finger paints. make a design on 21.5 x 28 cm paper. |
Highest Number of Points in Sections 1-6 $10. | |
Second Highest Number of Points in Sections 1-6 $8. | |
Third Highest Number of Points in Sections 1-6 $5 | |
4 TO 5 YEARS AT FAIR DATE
7. | Draw Your Family - label your family members. On 21.5 x 28 cm paper. |
8. | Playdough creation on a small paper plate in a plastic bag. Labelled. |
9. | Dress a stuffed animal to go to a birthday party. (no larger than 47 cm) |
10. | Collage of things that you see at Metcalfe Fair. |
11. | Homemade cookie decorated with "170th" (for the Fair's Anniversary). All edible, on a small disposable plate in a plastic bag. Include picture of child and adult at work. |
12. | Make a blue and yellow WEARABLE necklace using any medium (for the Fair's Anniversary). |
Highest Number of Points in Sections 7-12 $10. | |
Second Highest Number of Points in Sections 7-12 Prize: $8 | |
Third Highest Number of Points in Sections 7-12 $5. | |
6 TO 8 YEARS AT FAIR DATE
13. | Lego animal that you would find at the Fair - NOT FROM A KIT. Not to exceed 23 cm in any direction, display on cardboard. Labelled. |
14. | Decorate a homemade cookie for the 170th Anniversary. All edible. Display on a small disposable plate in a plastic bag. Judged on appearance and taste. |
15. | Make an animal out of marshmallows. Labelled and display on a small disposable plate in a plastic bag. |
16. | Animal Rock. Painted. Entrants are encouraged to place their rocks around the village at the conclusion of the fair. |
17. | A snowflake made out of Q-tips on a black 21.5x28cm paper. |
18. | Decorate a pair of sunglasses. |
19. | Create a birthday cake out of play dough on a small paper plate. |
20. | Make a Birthday Centrepiece using a real pie pumpkin on a paper plate.. |
21. | Penmanship - An invitation to the 170th Metcalfe Fair Anniversary. 3 lines on a 21.5x28cm. paper. |
22. | Decorate a Kleenex box for a birthday party. |
23. | 3 Homemade Brownie Squares - no nuts or icing. On a small disposable plate in a plastic bag. |
24. | Photo of "Me and My Pet". Mounted on 21.5x28cm paper. |
25. | Christmas Tree Decorations, made from a toilet paper roll, ready to hang. |
Highest Number of Points in Sections 13-25 $10. | |
Second Highest Number of Points in Sections 13-25 $8. | |
Third Highest Number of Points in Sections 13-25 $5. | |
Judge's Choice - 6 - 8 Years Prize: $15 | |
9 TO 12 YEARS AT FAIR DATE
26. | Decorate a baseball cap for the 170th Anniversary of Metcalfe Fair. |
27. | 3 Homemade Buns. On a small disposable plate in a plastic bag. Include recipe. |
28. | Decorate a picture frame to promote the Fair and displaying a Fair Activity. Not to exceed 23 cm in any direction. |
29. | Crocheted or knitted item. Labelled. INCLUDE A SAMPLE OF YARN. |
30. | Pencil sketch of a horse. On 21.5 x 28 cm paper. |
31. | Painted Pie Pumpkin. |
32. | Cursive "child" and "adult" writinig of the same "birthday message". On 21.5 x 28 cm paper. Include a photo of you and an adult doing this activity. |
33. | Dryer Lint Creation. Display on a 23 cm disposable plate. |
34. | Vegetable Head made to resemble the President of the Metcalfe Fair. |
35. | Your own photos of two different views of the same building - with captions. Mounted on 21.5 x 28 cm paper. Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $9, 3rd: $8, 4th: $7, 5th: $6, 6th: $5, 7th: $3, 8th: $2 |
36. | Build a small shoebox MOVABLE float. Decorate to portray "The 170th Anniverdary of the Metcalfe Fair". Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $15, 4th: $10, 5th: $9, 6th: $8, 7th: $7, 8th: $6 |
37. | A coffee filter sunflower craft. Not to exceed 30 cm in any way and inserted in a small WEIGHTED base. Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.50, 4th: $2.00, 5th: $1.50, 6th: $1.50, 7th: $1.00, 8th: $1.00 |
38. | A homemade key chain. |
39. | A homemade cake, no bigger than 8"x8" and decorated with edible decorations. |
40. | Decorated basket of Canadian food items. All entries to be donated to the Food Bank. |
Highest Number of Points in Sections 26-40 $10. | |
Second Highest Number of Points in Sections 26-40 $8. | |
Third Highest Number of Points in Sections 26-40 $5. | |
Judge's Choice - 9-12 years Prize: $15 | |
13 TO 18 YEARS AT FAIR DATE
41. | Homemade layer cake decorated with only edible decorations for the 170th Anniversary of Metcalfe Fair. Judged on taste and appearance - on a small disposable plate in a plastic bag. |
42. | 1 homemade gingerbread cookie with only edible decorations for the 170th Anniversary of the Metcalfe Fair. On a small disposable plate, in a plastic bag. |
43. | Handmade paper flower. |
44. | Diamond art picture. |
45. | Crocheted or Knitted clothing article. - INCLUDE SAMPLE OF YARN. |
46. | A painted flower pot. |
47. | Article of Woodwork - handmade. LABELLED |
48. | Painted barn quilt in Metcalfe Fair colours (blue and yellow) on a square piece of wood. Not to exceed 30 cm in any direction. |
49. | Handmade "Welcome" Door Wreath. Not to exceed 50 cm in any way. Ready to hang. Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $7 |
50. | Homemade doughnuts on a small disposable plate in a plastic bag. (include recipe card). |
51. | Handmade "something new from something old" item. May use sewing machine. Tell what the original item was. |
52. | Mounted Photo of "Best moment of my day" with a caption. On a 21.5 x 28 cm paper. |
53. | 3 photos of numbers "1", "7". and "0". Numbers to be styclized or using creative art. On 30 x30cm paper. Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $7 |
54. | Drawing of a mailbox. Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $7 |
55. | A handmade wearable "friendship" bracelet, ready to be worn. |
Highest Number of Points in Sections 41-56 $10. | |
Second Highest Number of Points In Sections 41-56 $8. | |
Third Highest Number of Points in Sections 41-56 $5. | |
Judge's Choice - 13 - 18 years Prize: $15 | |