Markham Fair

Markham Fair Prize Books - It’s that simple to enter!

Look for a Section from the Prize Books. Pick the Section and best class that matches your entry. Fill out the appropriate Entry Form. Be sure to read the General Rules and Regulations. Bring the form into the Markham Fair Office on or before September 15, 2011, 8PM, with the appropriate entry fees.

Section 1 – Antiques

Section 1 – Antiques

Co-chairs: Alice Cossey (905-852-6593),

Betty Burkholder (905-294-0585).

Before entering this section, please refer to the General Rules & Regulations as well as the following:

Additional Rules:

  1. Entries are judged on condition and age – only articles 80 years or older and collectibles circa 1930-1960 will be eligible for judging.
  2. No article will be entered for more than one year.
  3. Entry tags must be securely attached to item to be
    exhibited.
  4. Exhibits must be brought to the Homecraft Building on Tuesday, September, 27th between 12:00 and 9:00 p.m. and may be reclaimed on Sunday, October, 2nd between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

* Closing date for entry forms: Thursday, September 15th, 2011 by 8:00 p.m.* Will be strictly enforced.

Prize Money Classes #1-32:

1st – $5.00; 2nd – $4.00; 3rd – $3.00; 4th – $2.00.

Classes #1-32 (antiques – articles 80 years or older):

  1. Wooden Pencil Box
  2. Shaving Mug with Brush
  3. Carnival Glass – grape pattern – blue
  4. Milk Bottle – quart size
  5. Markham Fair Prize List pre 1930
  6. Bisque Figurine – not to exceed 8 inches
  7. Ladies Ornamental Glass Shoe
  8. China Mustard Dish with Spoon
  9. Nippon Fuit Bowl – under 12 inches
  10. Cameo Brooch
  11. Horse Brass on Leather Strap
  12. Glass Lightening Ball
  13. Silver Berry Spoon
  14. Pie Crimper
  15. Flour Sifter
  16. Glass Covered Butter Dish
  17. Chocolate Mould
  18. China Platter- under 18 inches
  19. China Figurine Dresser Pin Cushion
  20. Military Medal
  21. Pressed Glass Goblet
  22. Depression Glass Cup and Saucer
  23. Vegetable Chopper
  24. Wood Plane – under 20 inches
  25. Sugar Shaker
  26. One pair of Eyeglasses
  27. School Class Picture pre 1930

Classes #28-34 (collectibles articles circa 1930-1960)

  1. Corking Set (Hook and Spool)
  2. Dionne Quintuplets Souvenir Postcard
  3. Paper Dolls (2 dressed with outfits)
  4. Doll House Furniture – 3 piece parlour set.
  5. Ration Book

Special Awards generously sponsored by:

Clarkson Auctions, Stouffville:

#25 Sugar Shaker – $20

#24 Wood Plane – $15

#21 Pressed Glass Goblet – $10

Reid’s Antiques, Stouffville:

#9 Nippon Fruit Bowl – $20

#13 Silver Berry Spoon – $15

#20 Military Medal – $10

Betty Devenport Memorial:

#14 Pie Crimper – $20

#12 Glass Lightening Ball – $15

#19 China Figurine Dresser Pin Cushion – $15

Reesor Family in Canada

#26 One Pair Eye Glasses – $20

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