Chaired by: Barb Morrison(905-471-0697),

Before entering this Section, please refer to the additional rules for Homecraft as well as the following:

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

Additional Rules

1. This Section is open to anyone with a special need, Mental or Physical.
2. There is no age limit for this Section, but please enter under Junior or Senior Division as per age specified.
3. All exhibits must be made since last year’s Fair and must be the work of the exhibitor, except where otherwise stated (hand over hand method.)
4. All entries are to be made through the fair office. (Markham Fair, 10801 McCowan Rd., Markham, ON L3P 3J3.) Entry forms are available through the Fair office or members of the committee.

****Entries made through schools do not require exhibitor fees and passes will not be issued.
N.B. School should have school name & address on entry form. Entries submitted by individuals will require 25 cents per entry. Entry forms must be at the Fair Grounds by September 15, 2011 by 8:00 p.m.

5. Only one exhibitor per entry form. An exhibitor may enter only one exhibit per Class.
6. Note the following times for the delivery of exhibits: All Classes are to be brought to the General Exhibits Building on the Markham Fair Grounds on Friday, September 23 between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. or Saturday, September 24 between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. sharp. Please note: we will be unable to accept late entries.
7. Pick-Up Of Exhibits: Exhibits should be picked up at the Fair Grounds on October 2nd, between 6:30 and 8:00 p.m.
8. Make enquiries through Chairperson above.
9. Please attach entry tag to the top right-hand corner of your exhibit.
   

Prize Money Classes #1-63:

1st – $4.00; 2nd – $3.50; 3rd – $3.00; 4th – $2.50; 5th & 6th – Ribbons; Other Entrants – Participant Ribbons.

Junior Division:
(14 years of age and under as of September 30, 2011)

Crafts (Not Hand Over Hand)
– Classes #1-13

1. Decorated wreath—any season. Not to exceed 6″.
2. Fridge magnet .
3. Pencil or pen holder.
4. Picture frame – may be an embellished purchased frame.
5. Decorated flower pot. Mini 2″ – 4″.
6. Bracelet made with beads with a pattern.
7. Card made with seeds, beans and/or pasta – Canadian Harvest 2011 or red and white theme. Not to exceed 6″square.
8. Egg carton animal.
9. Papier mache mask of animal. Not to exceed 10″ x 10″.
10. Decorated 3 quart basket.
11. Heaviest collection of pop can tabs on a string (to be donated to charity).
12. Christmas tree decoration with loop to hang on tree.
13. Decorated painted rock paperweight – Halloween theme.

Hand Over Hand – Classes #14-18:

(Work completed with direct hand over hand assistance.)

14. Collage of Canadian Harvest 2011 or red and white theme. Not to exceed 11″ x 14″
15. Painting. Not to exceed 11″ x 14″ – unframed.
16. Vegetable print painting. Not to exceed 11″ x 14″.
17. Craft or article of choice.
18. Decorated gift bag (small).

Art (Not Hand Over Hand)
- Classes #19-25:

19. A birthday card – handmade.
20. A birthday card – computer made with clipart.
21. Freehand painting – watercolour/tempera – Canadian Harvest 2011 or red and white theme. Not to exceed 11″ x 14″ – unframed.
22. Bookmark – decorated.
23. Coloured picture (crayon/pencil crayon) from colouring book or stencil.
24. Paper bag puppet.
25. Free hand drawing. Not to exceed 11″ x 14″.

Photography – Classes #26-27:
(must be taken by entrant)

26. Collection of at least 2 photos on one theme – attractively displayed. Not to exceed 8.5″ x 11″.
27. Photograph – mounted. Not to exceed 8.5″ x 11″.

Creative Writing – Classes #28-29:

28. Written piece – Summer Vacation – written by hand or on computer by entrant. One page, one sided.
29. Dictated Story – My Summer Vacation – entrant tells story that is scribed by hand or on computer by another person. One page, One sided.

Senior Division:
(Over 14 years of age as of September 30, 2011)

Needlework – Classes #30-32:

30. Article of choice – made from fabric.
31. A crochet, knit or corking article.
32. Rug hooking article.

Crafts (Not Hand Over Hand)
- Classes #33-46:

33. Picture frame – may be an embellished purchased frame – not to exceed 6″ x 6″.
34. Decorated hat.
35. Bookmark – Canadian Harvest 2011 or red and white theme – any medium.
36. Key chain made with beads.
37. CD or DVD cover (jewel case) – designed – favourite music or movie.
38. Scrapbook Page—any theme.
39. Christmas tree decoration with loop to hang on tree.
40. Decorated glove/mitten.
41. Face mask.
42. Broach any medium.
43. Heaviest collection of pop can tabs on a string
    (to be donated to charity).
44. Christmas stocking – any medium.
45. Woodworking article. Not to exceed 12″.
46. Ceramic, pottery or clay article.
    Not to exceed 12″ x 12″.

Hand Over Hand – Classes #47-52:

47. Collage – Canadian Harvest or red and white theme. Not to exceed 11″ x 14″.
48. Painting. Not to exceed 11″ x 14″.
49. Sponge or vegetable print painting. Not to exceed 11″x14″.
50. Spoon person.
51. Decorated visor.
52. Christmas decoration with loop to hang on tree.

Art (Not Hand Over Hand)
– Classes #53-56:

53. Party invitation.
54. Freehand painting – watercolour/tempera – any theme – unframed. Not to exceed 11″ x 14″.
55. Hand drawn picture – Canadian Harvest or red and white theme. Not to exceed 11″ X 14″.
56. Finger painting – Red and white theme. Not to exceed 11″ X 14″ – unframed.

Photography – Classes #57-58:
(must be taken by entrant)

57. Scrapbook page – any theme.
58. Collection of at least 2 photos—any theme attractively displayed. Not to exceed 8.5″ x 11″.

Creative Writing – Classes #59-61:

59. Poem – any theme. One page, one sided.
60. Written piece – theme of author’s choice – written by hand or on computer by entrant. One page, one sided.
61. Dictated Story – any theme – entrant tells story that is scribed in writing or on computer by another person. One page, one sided.

Group Division:

(Any age)

Group Projects – Classes# 62-63:

62. Decorative mural – Canadian Harvest 2011 or red and white theme. Not to exceed 2′ x 4′.
63. Felt or fabric wall hanging – Canadian Harvest 2011 or red and white theme. Not to exceed 2′ x 4′.

Special Merit Awards:

Chouinard Bros. Roofing – $25.00

Cornell Roofing – $25.00

Tunnard Family – $25.00 (In Memory of Charles & Randy)

Vollett Family - $25.00

Osborne Family (2) - $25.00 each

Markham Sunrise Rotary – $25.00

Committee’s Choice Awards (3) – $25.00 each