Junior Arts & Crafts Competition

Rules & Regulations

JUNIOR ARTS AND CRAFTS DEPARTMENT

Cover by: Harleigh Koetstra - Leslie Frost Public School (2023 Winner)

COMMITTEE: Chairperson Susan Welland; Tracy Ashton, Lois Baker, Suzanne Barker, Jannah Britton, Joanne Dingle, Marg Dyck, Sandra Falconer, Tarina Koty, Corne Lerm, Emily McReelis, Kim Schoenmakers, Garry Schubert, Holly Smith, Connie Starr.

IMPORTANT DATES

REGISTRATION OF INTENDED ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
ENTY TAGS READY FOR PICKUP: Monday, September 15, 2025 - at the time of exhibit drop off
BRINGING ARTS & CRAFTS EXHIBITS: ALL Student Arts & Crafts must be delivered to the Commonwell Exhibition Building on Monday, September 15, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
BRINGING FLOWERS, VEGETABLES & FARM PRODUCE EXHIBITS: ALL Flower, Vegetable, & Farm Produce Exhibits must be delivered to the Commonwell Exhibition Building Tuesday, September 16, from 3:00 pm to 7:45 pm.
LARGE SCHOOL DISPLAY SET UP: Large school displays to be set up between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm on Friday, September 12.
REMOVING EXHIBITS: Exhibits must be picked up on Monday, September 22, between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm.

PRIZEMONEY PAYOUYTS: Junior Arts Exhibitors ONLY will be able to pick up their prize money on Exhibit pickup day from 10:00 am and 7:00 pm. * New for 2025

IMPORTANT NOTES

Completed entry forms may be submitted online through AssistExpo https://www.assistexpo.ca/lindsayex, faxed , by phone, email, or delivered in person to the LEX office during regular office hours.
Students will not be filling out their own tags. Tags will be printed in the LEX office and available for pickup. Participant Signature is not required on tags.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Entries may be made by any student at the Elementary or Secondary School level. Exhibitors may make only one entry in any one class.
DEADLINE for registration of intention to enter Wednesday, September 10. Completed entry forms may be submitted online through AssistExpo https://www.assistexpo.ca/lindsayex, faxed, by phone, email, or delivered in person to the LEX office during regular office hours.
ALL student Arts & Crafts Exhibits must be delivered to the Commonwell Exhibition Building on Monday, September 15 between 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Judging begins on Tuesday at 9:00 am.
Large school displays to be set up between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm on Friday, September 12.
Entry forms will be forwarded to each school. Additional forms are available at the LEX office, online, and the back of the prize book.
All flower, vegetable, and farm produce exhibits must be delivered to the Commonwell Exhibition Building on Tuesday, September 16, between 3:00 pm and 7:45 pm. Judging begins Tuesday, September 16, at 8:00 pm.
Exhibits MUST BE THE WORK OF THE EXHIBITOR and made SINCE the previous fair.
NOTE: Articles should be entered according to the grade the student was in when the project was completed. No entry may be made in a grade higher than the student is currently in. ARTICLES COMPLETED IN JULY & AUGUST ARE TO BE CONSIDERED PART OF THE GRADE THE STUDENT WILL BE ENTERING IN SEPTEMBER.
The Lindsay Exhibition reserves the right to open all entry tags AFTER JUDGING HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
For all printing, writing, projects, & assignments done in class, each teacher is to limit the number of entries to 5.
Unless specified to be computer generated, ALL ITEMS ARE TO BE HAND DONE BY ENTRANTS, INCLUDING TEXT AND LABELS.
While the committee will take every possible precaution to secure the safety of the articles sent to the LEX, the owners themselves must take the risk of exhibiting. Should any article be accidentally damaged, lost or stolen, the Committee will give all the assistance in their power towards its recovery but will not make any payment for the value thereof.
Prize cheques will be distributed by mail. If your money is not received by November 1, please advise the LEX office. Cheques must be cashed by April 1, 2025. Any uncashed cheques will not be re-issued after this date.
The judges reserve the right to withhold a prize if the exhibit is deemed unworthy.
Exhibits may be picked up on Monday, September 22 between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm. Due to space restrictions in our multi use facility, unclaimed items will be disposed of after 4:00 pm on Tuesday, September 24.

PRIZE MONEY

Pre-School - Grade 3	1st - $5	2nd - $4	3rd - $3	4th - $2	5th - $1
Grade 4 - Grade 6	1st - $6	2nd - $5	3rd - $4	4th - $3	5th - $2
Grade 7 and up	1st - $8	2nd - $6	3rd - $5	4th - $3	5th - $2

WHAT DO JUDGES LOOK FOR?

Printing and Writing

Printing Grades 1 - 3:	Writing Grades 4 - 8:
Paper size is correct Maximum of 18 cm x 23 cm with 2 to 3 cm border Not mounted Round letters are to be round Vertical lines must be straight and not slanted Letters should be uniform height, spaced appropriately, and have proper shape	Paper size is correct Not mounted Letters are to be uniform height, spaced appropriately and have proper shape Looped letters must be open (i.e. e, l, f, g, h, etc.) Dots on "i"s are to be dots, not circles "White out" not to be used

Baked Goods

General Appearance	Internal Appearance and Texture
Pleasing Appearance Appealing colour and visual texture Appropriate size and shape	Appropriate texture Tender, crisp, smooth, fluffy, flaky, creamy, chewy, or crunchy rather than greasy, sticky, rubbery, lumpy, tough or stringy Colour: even and appropriate, free from streaks of colour Appropriate aroma for baked goods Free from "off" odours

Wooden Products

Technical Qualities	Artistic Qualities & Overall Appearance
Joints Smoothness of finish Regularity or squareness	Finish Originality

General Crafts

General Appearance	Creative Design	Creative Colour	Creative Material	Craftsmanship
Attracts attention with its colour and designs Accurate dimensions Work looks finished No computer use unless specified	Appealing Functional	Suits the design Harmonious	Choice suited to use of the article Complements the design	Shows knowledge and understanding of materials

Maple Syrup Granola Recipe

To be used for JR.07 & SR. 08

Ingredients

Instructions

2/3 Cup
1/3 Cup
2 Tsp
4 Cups
1 Cup
1 Cup
1/2 Cup
2 Cups

Maple Syrup
Packed Brown Sugar
Vanilla
Old Fashion Oats
Sliced Almonds
Flaked Coconut
Sunflower Seeds
Raisins OR Crasins

Preheat oven to 300ºF.

Combine maple syrup and sugar in a medium saucepan, on medium heat. Stir frequently until the sugar has dissolved, then remove from heat.

Add vanilla & stir in.

In separate bowl, combine dry ingredients, reserve raisins/craisins. Once combined, add syrup mixture to dry ingredients. Stir until all dry ingredients are thoroughly covered.

Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray. Pour mixture onto sheet and spread evenly

Cook for 20 minutes, stirring at 5-minute intervals. Add raisins/craisins in last 10 minutes of cook time, then continue to stir at 5-minute intervals or until golden brown and crunchy.

Pre School

PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES

3 years and under as of December 31st, 2024.

Classes:

PS.1.	Egg Carton Caterpillar - Created from six sections of an egg carton and decorated - Attached securely on the lid of the egg carton
PS.2.	Coloured Picture - Colouring page provided below
PS.3.	Play Dough Worm or Snake - Decorated - Presented on disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter.
PS.4.	Collection of Stickers - Stickers displayed on disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
PS.5.	Collection of Colourful Leaves on Paper - Leaves to be glued and displayed on paper - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm
PS.6.	Octopus or Spider - Using styrofoam ball as the base
PS.7.	Finger Painting - Using primary colours only (red, blue, yellow) - Maximum 30 cm x 45 cm
PS.8.	Bingo Dabber Picture - Maximum 22 cm x 28 cm
PS.9.	Open Class - Maximum 50 cm in any direction - NO LEGO

Junior Kindergarten

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSES

Junior Kindergarten

Classes:

JK.1.	Single Hand Tracing Made Into Animal or Creature - Presented on disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
JK.2.	Painting of a Farm Animal - Animal Identified by Adult - Maximum 30 cm x 45 cm
JK.3.	Necklace - Made from Pasta - Strung on String
JK.4.	Decorated Paper Plate Hat - No larger than 30 cm in diameter
JK.5.	Crayon Picture of a Favourite Pet - Maximum 30 cm x 45 cm
JK.6.	Collection of Related Items From Nature - displayed in a six section egg carton - e.g., seeds, rocks, berries, shells, etc.
JK.7.	Fancy Fish - Made from a disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter as the base.
JK.8.	Print and Decorate the First Initial of your First Name - Maximum 30 cm x 45 cm
JK.9.	Open Class - Maximum 50 cm in any direction - NO LEGO

Senior Kindergarten

SK. Senior Kindergarten

Classes:

SK.1.	Birthday Card for a Pet - For a friend - Maximum 15 cm x 25 cm when folded
SK.2.	Painting - Fall picture - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm
SK.3.	Pinecone Creature - Decorated with things from Nature - Displayed on disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter - e.g., rocks, seeds, sticks, shells, sand, etc.
SK.4.	Tissue Box Car - Creatively decorated
SK.5.	Repeating Pattern Using Dried Pasta - Pasta may be coloured - Glued onto paper backing - Maximum 15 cm x 46 cm
SK.6.	Single Foot Print Designed as Tractor - Maximum 23 cm x 31 cm
SK.7.	Portrait of a Grandparent - Hand drawn - Coloured - Maximum 23 cm x 31 cm
SK.8.	Fall Scene Made with Play Dough or Plasticine - Presented on a disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
SK.9.	Open Class - Maximum 50 cm in any direction - NO LEGO

Grade 1

1. Grade One

Classes:

1.1.	One Cupcake Decorated as an Animal - Decoration Must be Edible - Judged on decoration only - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
1.2.	Three "No Bake" Cookies - On a disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
1.3.	Printing (English) - Content provided below
1.4.	Printing (French) - Content provided below

PRINTING AND WRITING

Instructions, Rules, and Text to be used.

Keep your work neat and tidy. Judging will be according to the text provided. Leave a border of 2-3 cm.

For printing: The round letters should be round; vertical lines should be straight and not slanted.

Grades 1 - 4: To be on lined paper cut so it is no larger than 18 cm x 23 cm, not mounted, using a pencil. If done in class each teacher is to limit the number of entries to 5. (As per Rule 10 in Rules and Regulations.)

GRADE 1 - Using Pencil and Printing

1.3.

Roses are Red

1.4.

Le Printemps

Roses are red,

Violets are blue,

Sugar is sweet,

And so are you.

Je vois un chien,

Je vois un ami,

Je vois un oiseau

Dans son nid!

1.5.	Cut and Paste Picture - Animals - Maximum 23 cm x 31 cm
1.6.	Decorated Recyclable Cup
1.7.	Sponge Stamping with Paint - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm
1.8.	Birthday Card - Maximum 15 cm x 25 cm when folded - Not computer generated
1.9.	Animal Head Made from Paper Plate
1.10.	Collage of a Well-Balanced Meal using Cut-Outs - Displayed on a disposable plate - Maximum 30 cm in diameter
1.11.	Coloured Picture to Show Four Seasons - Hand drawn with pencil crayons - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm In addition to prize money, Lindsay's Crayola Canada will donate product items for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places Sponsor: Crayola Canada
1.12.	A Playdough/Plasticine Animal - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
1.13.	Lunch Paper Bag Puppet
1.14.	Handmade Wand - Made from recycled material - Maximum length 30 cm
1.15.	Original LEGO Creation - House for a Pet - To be displayed on a suitable base 30 cm x 30 cm
1.16.	Character Education Poster - "Showing Kindness to my Pet" - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm Sponsor: The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Kawartha Lakes
1.17.	Open Class 2-D - Maximum 50 cm x 50 cm
1.18.	Open Class 3-D - Maximum 50 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm - NO LEGO

Grade 2

2. Grade Two

Classes:

2.1.	One Cupcake Decorated in Circus Theme - Decoration must be edible - Item judged on decoration only - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
2.2.	Three No Bake Squares - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
2.3.	Printing (English) - Content provided below
2.4.	Printing (French) - Content provided below

PRINTING AND WRITING

Instructions, Rules, and Text to be used.

Keep your work neat and tidy. Judging will be according to the text provided. Leave a border of 2-3 cm.

For printing: The round letters should be round; vertical lines should be straight and not slanted.

GRADE 2 - Using Pencil and Printing

2.3.		What to Name a Fish			2.4.		Bien Assis
		What to name a fish? Call it what you wish; Sally, Kelly, James or Blair. It won't really give a care Cause it's hard for it to hear With all that water in its ear.					Dans un parc fleuri On écoute chanter Et on rit Dans mon maillot rayé. J'aime bien me baigner Pour tenter d'oublier La chaleur de l'été.

2.5.	Cut and Paste Nature Collage - Maximum 23 cm x 31 cm - With complete coverage of the background page
2.6.	Seed Picture - Nature theme - Using 4 or more varieties of seeds, glued securely - Maximum 23 cm x 31 cm
2.7.	Stamping with Paint or Ink to Create a Scarecrow - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm
2.8.	Harvest Table Decoration - Maximum 30 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm
2.9.	Windchime from Recycled Material - Maximum hanging length 30 cm
2.10.	Coloured Picture - Celebrating the Lindsay Exhibition - Hand drawn with pencil crayons - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm In addition to prize money, Lindsay's Crayola Canada will donate product items for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places Sponsor: Crayola Canada
2.11.	Shoe Box Diorama - Canadian Animal Habitat - Using a variety of materials
2.12.	Vehicle - Made from paper rolls & small boxes - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm
2.13.	Animal Puppet - Made from a clean sock
2.14.	Decorated Fly Swatter
2.15.	Robot Cereal Box - Maximum 75 cm high x 50 cm long x 20 cm wide
2.16.	Original LEGO Creation - 'A Barn' - No kits - Displayed on suitable base no larger than 30 cm x 30 cm
2.17.	Create a Card Suitable for any Celebration - maximum size paper 23 cm x 31 cm before folding. - Front & inside of the card must be decorated.
2.18.	Character Education Poster - "Showing Kindness to My Parent(s) or Guardian(s)" - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm Sponsor: The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Kawartha Lakes
2.19.	Open Class 2-D - Maximum 50 cm x 50 cm
2.20.	Open Class 3-D - Maximum 50 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm - NO LEGO

Grade 3

3. Grade Three

Classes:

3.1.	Rice Krispie Sculpture - Judged on shape, taste, and edible decorations - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
3.2.	Decorated Cupcake - Edible decorations - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
3.3.	Printing (English) - Content provided below
3.4.	Printing (French) - Content provided below

PRINTING AND WRITING

Instructions, Rules, and Text to be used.

Keep your work neat and tidy. Judging will be according to the text provided. Leave a border of 2-3 cm.

For printing: The round letters should be round; vertical lines should be straight and not slanted.

GRADE 3 - Using Pencil and Printing

3.3.		No One			3.4.		Une Oie Blanche
		In this room There's not a breeze. No one sneezed The littlest sneeze. No one wheezed The faintest wheeze. The door's shut tight With a big brass handle. Who? Who blew out the candle?					Une oie blanche descendait Un escalier et chantait: > Je suis seule dans la maison, Tra-la-la-li-la-la-lon Tous les enfants sont sortis, Tra-la-la-li-la-la-li Je vais aller au jardin Pour voir mon ami le chien>

3.5.	Menu for a Picnic - With cut-out pictures - On sheet maximum 23 cm x 31 cm
3.6.	Advertisement for a Lost Pet - Maximum 23 cm x 31 cm
3.7.	Felt Book Mark
3.8.	Drawing of Fireworks - Create picture of fireworks using additional materials for decoration - Showing pattern - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm
3.9.	Torn Paper Picture - Autumn theme - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm
3.10.	A Coin Bank - Made from plastic container - Maximum 16 cm x 16 cm x 20 cm
3.11.	Decorated Pencil Holder - Made from recycled material
3.12.	Bracelet - Made from any material - Strung on string
3.14.	Drawing of Any Plant - With parts labeled - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm
3.13.	Original LEGO Farm Equipment - No kits - Displayed on suitable base no larger than 30 cm x 30 cm
3.15.	Popsicle Stick Article - Sticks and glue only - May be coloured - Maximum 30 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm
3.16.	Boat - Made from wood (not popsicle sticks) - Maximum length 30 cm
3.17.	Farm Animal - Made from plastic water bottle base and decorated appropriately
3.18.	Paydough or Plasticine Farm Animal - Displayed on disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
3.19.	3D First Nations or Pioneer Shelter - Maximum 30 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm
3.20.	Character Education Poster - "Showing Kindness to My Grandparent(s) / Seniors in my Life" - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm Sponsor: The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Kawartha Lakes
3.21.	Poster Special - Promoting Our Theme "Sowing Seeds for Tomorrow" - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm using markers. In addition to prize money, Lindsay's Crayola Canada will donate product items for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places Sponsor: Crayola Canada
3.22.	Open Class 2-D - Maximum 50 cm x 50 cm
3.23.	Open Class 3-D - Maximum 50 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm - NO LEGO

Grade 4

4. Grade Four

Classes:

4.1.	Three Butterscotch Chip Cookies - No purchased mixes - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
4.2.	Three Sugar Cookies - No purchased mixes - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
4.3.	Decorated Gingerbred Cookie to Look Like a Farmer - Using edible decorations - No purchased mixes - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
4.4.	Cursive Writing (English) - Content provided below
4.5.	Cursive Writing (French) - Content provided below

PRINTING AND WRITING

Instructions, Rules, and Text to be used.

Keep your work neat and tidy. Judging will be according to the text provided. Leave a border of 2-3 cm.

For Writing: The letters should be of uniform height, spaced appropriately and have proper shape.

Grades 1- 4: To be on lined paper cut so it is no larger than 18 cm x 23 cm, not mounted, using a pencil. If done in class each teacher is to limit the number of entries to 5. (As per Rule 10 in Rules and Regulations.)

GRADE 4 - Using Pencil and Cursive Writing

4.4		The Scarecrow			4.5		L'Automne
		When all the cows were sleeping And the sun had gone to bed, Up jumped the scarecrow, And this is what he said: "I'm a dingle dangle scarecrow With a flippy floppy hat. I can shake my hands like this, And shake my feet like that."					L'aube est moins claire, L'air moins chaud, Le ciel moins pur; Les longs jours sont passés, Les mois charmants finissent. Hélas! Voici déjà les arbres qui jaunissent! L'automne est triste Avec sa bise et son brouillard, Et l'été qui s'enfuit Est un ami qui part.

4.6.	Menu for a Canada Day BBQ - With drawn pictures - Maximum 23 cm x 31 cm
4.7.	Invitation to a Fall Party - Maximum 13 cm x 18 cm
4.8.	Pencil Sketch - Rural theme - No coloured pencils - Maximum size 23 cm x 31 cm
4.9.	Fridge Magnet - Made from any suitable craft material - Maximum 10 cm x 10 cm
4.10.	Hand Drawn and Coloured Picture of Canadian Provincial or Territorial Flower - Identified with Title
4.11.	Original LEGO Creation: LEX Parade Float - No kits - Displayed on suitable base no larger than 30 cm x 30 cm
4.12.	Popsicle Stick Toy - Sticks and glue only - May be painted - Maximum 30 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm
4.13.	Air Plane - Made from wood (not popsicle sticks) - Maximum 30 cm x 30 cm
4.14.	Puppet - Maximum 30 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm
4.15.	Farm Critter - Using a styrofoam ball as the base
4.16.	Pom Pom Picture - Flower(s) - Using pom poms - On suitable backing i.e., canvas, bristol board etc. - Maximum 22 cm x 28 cm
4.17.	Decorated Single Standard Clay Flower Pot - Maximum diameter 20 cm
4.18.	A Coin Bank - Made from a metal container - Maximum 16 cm x 16 cm x 20 cm
4.19.	Decorated Treasure Box - From recycled material - Maximum 15 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm - Judged on exterior only
4.20.	A Percussion Musical Instrument - Maximum 30 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm
4.21.	Character Education Poster - "Showing Kindness to My Friend(s)" - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm Sponsor: The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Kawartha Lakes
4.22.	Poster Competition - Promoting Lindsay Exhibition - Create a hand drawn poster to promote your fair - Name and date of the fair must be clearly shown on the poster - Maximum 22 cm X 28 cm without border - Each entry must be centered on a CARDSTOCK or BRISTOL BOARD backing exposing approximately a 5.5 cm border on all four sides In addition to prize money, Lindsay's Crayola Canada will donate product items for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places Sponsor: Crayola Canada
4.23.	Open Class 2-D - Maximum 50 cm x 50 cm
4.24.	Open Class 3-D - Maximum 50 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm - NO LEGO

Grade 5

5. Grade Five

Classes:

5.1.	Three Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - No purchased mixes - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
5.2.	Three Squares of Chocolate Fudge Candy - No purchased mixes - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
5.3.	Decorated Chocolate Chip Cookie Farm Theme - Judged on appearance only - Edible decorations - No purchased mixes - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
5.4.	Cursive Writing in Pen (English) - Content provided below
5.5.	Cursive Writing in Pen (French) - Content provided below

PRINTING AND WRITING

Instructions, Rules, and Text to be used.

Keep your work neat and tidy. Judging will be according to the text provided. Leave a border of 2-3 cm.

For Writing: The letters should be of uniform height, spaced appropriately and have proper shape.

Grades 5 - 8: To be on lined paper cut so it is no larger than 18 cm x 23 cm, not mounted, using a pen. If done in class each teacher is to limit the number of entries to 5. (As per Rule 10 in Rules and Regulations.)

GRADE 5 - Using Pen and Cursive Writing

5.4		What Will You Be?			5.5		Pour Ma Mère
		They never stop asking me: "What will you be? A doctor, a dancer A diver at sea?" They never stop bugging me: "What will you be?" As if they expect me to Stop being me.					Il y a plus de fleurs Pour ma mère, en mon coeur, Que dans tous les vergers; Plus de merles rieurs Pour ma mère, en mon coeur, Que dans le monde entier; Et bien plus de baisers Pour ma mère, en mon coeur, Qu'on ne pourrait en donner.

5.6.	Leaf Collection - 12 different deciduous leaves - Identified - On bristol board or other rigid board - Must be dried or waxed - Maximum 65 cm x 95 cm
5.7.	Clown Face - Drawn free hand and coloured with markers - Maximum 23 cm x 31 cm
5.8.	Leaf Print Design - Using autumn colours - Any medium - Maximum 30 cm x 30 cm
5.9.	Set of 4 Drink Coasters - Made from any material - Decorated in farm theme - Secured to suitable backing not to exceed 15 cm x 46 cm
5.10.	Poster Promoting Nut Safe School - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm
5.11.	Create a Computer Generated Poster: "Anti-Bullying at School" - Maximum 28 cm x 36 cm
5.12.	Group of 4 Drawings - 4 Canadian Birds - Using pencil crayons - Each picture: maximum 13 cm x 18 cm - Mounting not to exceed 30 cm x 40 cm In addition to prize money, Lindsay's Crayola Canada will donate product items for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places Sponsor: Crayola Canada
5.13.	Bird Feeder - Made from wood - Maximum 40 cm x 40 cm x 40 cm
5.14.	Original LEGO Creation: "Midway Ride at the LEX" - No kits - Displayed on suitable base no larger than 30 cm x 30 cm
5.15.	Decorated Hat - Theme: "Celebrating Gardens"
5.16.	Duct Tape Pencil Case
5.17.	Shoe Box - Decorated for Thanksgiving
5.18.	Diorama - Depicting invertebrate habitat - Maximum 30 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm
5.19.	Create an Artifact - From an ancient civilization - Maximum 30 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm
5.20.	Character Education Poster - "Showing Kindness in My Community" - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm Sponsor: The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Kawartha Lakes
5.21.	Open Class 2-D - Maximum 50 cm x 50 cm
5.22.	Open Class 3-D - Maximum 50 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm - NO LEGO

Grade 6

6. Grade Six

Classes:

6.1.	Three Ginger Cookies - No purchased mixes - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
6.2.	Three Squares Maple Fudge Candy - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
6.3.	Three Plain Bran Muffins - no purchased mixes - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
6.4.	Cursive Writing in Pen (English) - Content provided below
6.5.	Cursive Writing in Pen (French) - Content provided below

PRINTING AND WRITING

Instructions, Rules, and Text to be used.

Keep your work neat and tidy. Judging will be according to the text provided. Leave a border of 2-3 cm.

For Writing: The letters should be of uniform height, spaced appropriately and have proper shape.

GRADE 6 - Using Pen and Cursive Writing

6.4		Trees			6.5		Chevalure
		I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the sweet earth's flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in summer wear A nest of robins in her hair; Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Who intimately lives with rain. Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree.					J'ai un cheval qui galope Souple comme une antilope; Un beau cheval qui prend l'air Dans mon pré imaginaire. Sur le chemin de l'école Avec moi il caracolait. Nos crinères s'enlacent Un trop court moment hélas! Et quand tombent mes paupières Je deviens son écuyère Je lui dis: Allons, pleins gaz! Du coup, il devient Pégase.

6.6.	Foil Pie Plate Design - Maximum 28 cm
6.7.	Autumn Stained Glass Window - Using cellophane or tissue paper on black bristol board - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm
6.8.	Sponge Painting Farm Harvest Theme - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm - Using sponge only
6.9.	Computerized Poster Promoting School Club or Sports Team - Must include images and words - Maximum 22 cm x 28 cm
6.10.	Photograph of Unusual Object - Mounted not to exceed 15 cm x 20 cm - No purchased picture frame
6.11.	Create a Poem - Computer Generated - Theme "Fall" - Maximum 32 Lines
6.12.	Recipe Featuring Canadian Maple Syrup - Displayed and decorated appropriately - Must be handwritten - Maximum 23 cm x 31 cm (no food)
6.13.	Mini Scarecrow - Must be displayed on a freestanding base - Maximum 30 cm x 50 cm
6.14.	Bird House - Made from wood - Maximum 30 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm - No kits
6.15.	Handmade Fabric Autumn Banner - Ready for hanging - Maximum 45 cm x 60 cm
6.16.	Snow Globe - Depicting any theme - Glitter included - Made in medium sized container no larger than 250 ml
6.17.	Full Bodied Clown in a Colourful Costume - Drawn freehand with pencil crayon - Maximum 23 cm x 31 cm
6.19.	Original LEGO Creation - "Demolition Derby" - Displayed on suitable base no larger than 30 cm x 30 cm - No kits
6.18.	Handmade Jewellery - One item (other than bracelet) - Securely attached to suitable backing no larger than 15 cm x 20 cm
6.20.	Character Education Poster - "Showing Kindness in My Country" - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm Sponsor: The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Kawartha Lakes
6.21.	Group of 4 Drawings - Canadian Mammals - Using pencil crayons - Each picture: maximum 13 cm x 18 cm (mounting not to exceed 30 cm x 40 cm) In addition to prize money, Lindsay's Crayola Canada will donate product items for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places Sponsor: Crayola Canada
6.22.	Poster - Promoting our Theme: "Sowing Seeds for Tomorrow" - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm
6.23.	Open Class 2-D - Maximum 50 cm x 50 cm
6.24.	Open Class 3-D - Maximum 50 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm - NO LEGO

Grade 7

7. Grade Seven

Classes:

7.1.	Three Chocolate Chip Cookies - No purchased mixes - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter - Uniform shape, approx. 2 - 2 1/2" round Winner of this class will compete at the District Level in October.
7.2.	Three Tea Biscuits - No purchased mixes - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
7.3.	Three Popcorn Balls - Displayed on disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
7.4.	Cursive Writing in Pen (English) - Content provided below
7.5.	Cursive Writing in Pen (French) - Content provided below

PRINTING AND WRITING

Instructions, Rules, and Text to be used.

Keep your work neat and tidy. Judging will be according to the text provided. Leave a border of 2-3 cm.

For Writing: The letters should be of uniform height, spaced appropriately and have proper shape.

Grades 5 - 8: To be on lined paper cut so it is no larger than 18 cm x 23 cm, not mounted, using a pen. If done in class each teacher is to limit the number of entries to 5. (As per Rule 10 in Rules and Regulations.)

GRADE 7 - Using Pen and Cursive Writing

7.4		O Canada			7.5		Ô Canada!
		O Canada! Where pines and maples grow. Great prairies spread and lordly rivers flow. How dear to us thy broad domain, From East to Western sea. Thou land of hope for all who toil! Thou True North, strong and free! God keep our land glorious and free. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.					Ô Canada! Terre de nos aïeux, Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux! Car ton bras sait porter l'épée Il sait porter la croix! Ton histoire est une épopée Des plus brilliants exploits. Et ta valeur, de foi trempée, Protégera nos foyers et nos droits. Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.

7.6.	Photograph Celebrating Agriculture - Mounted not to exceed 15 cm x 20 cm - No purchased frame
7.7.	Video Game Cover - Hand drawn - Displayed in video game case
7.8.	Anti-Cyber Bullying Poster - Any medium - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm
7.9.	Scrapbooking Page: Theme of Your Choice - Maximum 31 cm x 31 cm
7.10.	A Computerized Magazine Cover - Maximum 23 cm x 31 cm
7.11.	Caricature of a Historical Canadian Politician or Athlete - Identified - Mounted (Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm) In addition to prize money, Lindsay's Crayola Canada will donate product items for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Sponsor: Crayola Canada
7.12.	Project - Made from wood - To be hung on the wall - Maximum 60 cm x 60 cm
7.13.	Design a Cell Phone Case - Maximum 8cm x 13cm - Using Cardboard, Bristol Board or Cardstock.
7.14.	First Aid Kit - Suitable for travel - Maximum 25 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm deep
7.15.	Autumn Door Decoration - using natural materials - Not to exceed 60 cm in any direction
7.16.	Soap Carving - Done in style of Inuit Soapstone - 3 dimensional from a bar of soap - Maximum 5 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm
7.17.	Craft - Made from a kit - Displayed on a sturdy base - NO LEGO
7.18.	Diorama of an Eco-System - Made from a shoe box
7.19.	Character Education Poster - "Showing Kindness Globaly" - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm Sponsor: The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Kawartha Lakes
7.20.	Machine Sewn Article - Submit 1 piece
7.21.	3 Hand Drawn Stickers - Suitable to apply on a Reusable Water Bottle
7.22.	Open Class 2-D - Maximum 50 cm x 50 cm
7.23.	Open Class 3-D - Maximum 50 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm - NO LEGO

Grade 8

8. Grade Eight

Classes:

8.1.	Special: Decorated Cake for Occasion - Celebrating Agriculture - Base size no larger than 30 cm x 30 cm - Judged on decorations only Sponsor: Suzanne Barker
8.2.	3 Squares of a Fudge Other than Maple or Chocolate (named) - No purchased mixes - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
8.3.	3 Brownies - No purchased mixes - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
8.4.	Cursive Writing in Pen (English) - Content provided below
8.5.	Cursive Writing in Pen (French) - Content provided below

PRINTING AND WRITING

Instructions, Rules, and Text to be used.

Keep your work neat and tidy. Judging will be according to the text provided. Leave a border of 2-3 cm.

For Writing: The letters should be of uniform height, spaced appropriately and have proper shape.

Grades 5-8: To be on lined paper no larger than a foolscap sheet, not mounted, using a pen. If done in class each teacher is to limit the number of entries to 5. (As per Rule 10 in Rules and Regulations.)

GRADE 8 - Using Pen and Cursive Writing

8.4		The Maple Leaf Forever			8.5		Toujours, La feuille d'Erable
		O, land of blue unending skies, Mountains strong and sparkling snow, A scent of freedom in the wind, O'er the emerald fields below. To thee we brought our hopes, our dreams, For thee we stand together, Our land of peace, where proudly flies, The Maple Leaf forever. Long may it wave, and grace our own, Blue skies and stormy weather, Within my heart, above my home, The Maple Leaf forever!					Sur mers sauvages ou glaciers durs. Tant d'héros se sont suivis, En conquérant la peur, le froid. Et les tempêtes de leurs vies. Et tant de braves, rouges ou blancs, Reposent ici ensemble, De noble sang, de tant de neige, Est née la feuille d'érable. Sur nos montagnes, dans nos prairies, À travers temps et sable, Aimons toujours la fleur de lys, Toujours, la feuille d'érable.

8.6.	Photograph of Hand(s) - Mounted not to exceed 15 cm x 20 cm - No frame
8.7.	Poster Promoting a Midway Game - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm
8.8.	A Computerized Home Page Website Design
8.9.	Build a Model of an Alternate Energy Source - Maximum 40 cm x 40 cm x 40 cm
8.10.	Sketch of Canadian Wildlife - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm including mounting
8.11.	Design a Cover - Junior Arts and Crafts 2025 Prize Book - Depicting aspects of the LEX - Black on White - BOLD pen or marker (black) 22 cm x 28 cm - Create the graphic only and leave room for the title to be added later. - Note: First place entry to become the property of the Lindsay Exhibition. In addition to prize money, Lindsay's Crayola Canada will donate product items for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Sponsor: Crayola Canada
8.12.	Woodworking Project - Maximum base 30 cm x 30 cm
8.13.	Sewn Articles - Submit 2 pieces of clothing Sponsor: Evelyn & Ross Chambers
8.14.	Crocheted Article Sponsor: Evelyn & Ross Chambers
8.15.	Hand Quilted Article Sponsor: Evelyn & Ross Chambers
8.16.	Decorated T-Shirt
8.17.	Baby Sitter's Entertainment Kit - Pre-schoolers - Maximum 35 cm x 35 cm x 35 cm
8.18.	Friendship Bracelet - Securely attached to appropriate backing no larger than 15 cm x 20 cm
8.19.	Article For a Desk - Made from recycled material
8.20.	Handmade Candle
8.21.	Create Design Using First Name Only - Designed on paper - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm
8.22.	Character Education Poetry - "Showing Respect to Planet Earth" - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm
8.23.	Poster - Promoting our Theme: "Sowing Seeds for Tomorrow" - Create a hand drawn poster to promote our Theme - Maximum 22 cm X 28 cm without border - Each entry must be centered on a CARDSTOCK or BRISTOL BOARD backing exposing approximately a 5.5 cm border on all four sides
8.24.	Open Class 2-D - Maximum 50 cm x 50 cm
8.25.	Open Class 3-D - Maximum 50 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm - NO LEGO

Secondary School: Junior Grades

SECONDARY SCHOOL CLASSES: Junior Grades (9/10)

Classes:

JR.01.	Homemade Apple Pie - Submit one 10 cm wedge - Display on disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter Sponsor: Evelyn Chambers
JR.02.	Three Slices Banana Loaf - Displayed on disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
JR.03.	Apple Crisp - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
JR.04.	Three Pieces of Chocolate Cake with Icing - No purchased mixes - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
JR.05.	Three Pumpkin Muffins - No purchased mixes - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
JR.06.	Three Protein Balls - No purchased mixes - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
JR.07.	Maple Syrup - 250 mL maple syrup jar, no labels (only entry tag) legal size maple syrup jars can be made available at the LEX Office.
JR.08.	Maple Syrup Granola - Made using recipe provided under the Junior Arts Rules & Regulations - Displayed in a closed container of your choice. - 1/2 cup of granola Sponsor: Suzanne Barker
JR.09.	Three Photos of Machines at Work - Mounting not to exceed 22 cm x 45 cm with no frame
JR.10.	Black and White Photograph - Nature theme - Mounting not to exceed 22 cm x 28 cm - No frame
JR.11.	Pencil Drawing - 3 point perspective - No coloured pencils. - Maximum 45 cm x 60 cm
JR.12.	Painting - Any subject - Maximum 45 cm x 60 cm
JR.13.	Computer Generated Graphic - Agriculture Related - Maximum 22 cm x 28 cm
JR.14.	Computer Generated Poster - Promoting Our Theme "Sowing Seeds for Tomorrow" - Maximum 22 cm x 35 cm
JR.15.	Knitted Article
JR.16.	Hand Quilted Article
JR.17.	Sewn Article - Submit 1 piece of clothing
JR.18.	Macrame Plant Hanger
JR.19.	Handmade Jewellery - Necklace - Securely attached to appropriate backing no larger than 15 cm x 20 cm
JR.20.	Woodworking Project - Under 100 cm in any direction
JR.21.	Handmade Garden Sign - Maximum 45 cm x 45 cm not including stake - Hand painted. No vinyl cut outs
JR.22.	Craft Item - Using a hubcap as the base
JR.23.	Poetry "International Peace" - Maximum 32 Lines - Hand written or computer printed Sponsor: The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Kawartha Lakes
JR.24.	Poster - "International Peace" - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm Sponsor: The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Kawartha Lakes
JR.25.	3D Printed Sculpture - 3 dimensional form - Maximum 60 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm
JR.26.	Pen & Ink Drawing - Any subject - Maximum 45 cm x 60 cm
JR.27.	Poster - Promoting the Lindsay Exhibition - Create a hand drawn poster to promote your fair - Name and date of the fair must be clearly shown on the poster - Maximum 22 cm X 28 cm without border - Each entry must be centered on a CARDSTOCK or BRISTOL BOARD backing exposing approximately a 5.5 cm border on all four sides
JR.28.	Open Class 2-D - Maximum 50 cm X 50 cm
JR.29.	Open Class 3-D - Maximum 50 cm X 50 cm x 50 cm - NO LEGO

Secondary School: Senior Grades

SECONDARY SCHOOL CLASSES: Senior Grades (11/12)

Classes:

SR.01.	Homemade Tart, Pie or Other Pastry - Topping optional - No purchased mixes - Display on disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
SR.02.	Cinnamon Buns - Submit 4 buns joined - Display on disposable plate of suitable size
SR.03.	Peach Cobbler - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
SR.04.	Three Pieces of Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing - No purchased mixes - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
SR.05.	Three Blueberry Muffins - No purchased mixes - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
SR.06.	Baked Chocolate Chip Bars - Submit 3 bars - On disposable plate 20 cm or less in diameter
SR.07.	Maple Syrup - 250 mL maple syrup jar, no labels (only entry tag) legal size maple syrup jars can be made available at the LEX office
SR.08.	Maple Syrup Granola - Made using recipe provided under the Junior Arts Rules & Regulations - Displayed in a closed container of your choice - 1/2 cup of granola Sponsor: Suzanne Barker
SR.09.	Three Photos of Animals at Work - Mounting not to exceed 22 cm x 45 cm with no frame
SR.10.	Black and White Photograph - Urban scape - Mounting not to exceed 22 cm x 28 cm - No frame
SR.11.	Scrapbooking Page: Theme of Your Choice - Maximum 31 cm x 31 cm
SR.12.	Pencil Drawing of Hand(s) - No coloured pencil. - Maximum 45 cm x 60 cm
SR.13.	Print Making - Any subject - Must submit the block & 3 prints - Maximum 45 cm x 60 cm
SR.14.	Computer Generated Graphic - Midway Theme - Maximum 22 cm x 28 cm
SR.15.	Computer Generated Poster - Promoting "Sowing Seeds for Tomorrow" - Maximum 22 cm x 35 cm
SR.16.	Crocheted Article
SR.17.	Lap Quilt
SR.18.	Machine Quilted Article
SR.19.	Sewn Article - Submit 2 pieces of clothing
SR.20.	Sewn Article - Submit 1 piece, other than clothing
SR.21.	Pixel Macrame Wall Hanging
SR.22.	Handmade Jewellery Earings - Securely attached to appropriate backing no larger than 15 cm x 20 cm
SR.23.	Woodworking Project - Free standing - Under 100 cm in any direction
SR.24.	Handmade Garden Art - Maximum 45 cm x 45 cm
SR.25.	Handmade Minature Article - Maximum 5 cm x 5 cm - On a suitable base, securely attached
SR.26.	Poetry "Poverty" - Maximum 32 Lines - Hand written or computer printed
SR.27.	Poster - "Adressing Poverty" - Maximum 31 cm x 46 cm
SR.28.	Handmade Sculpture - 3 dimensional form - Any medium - No 3D Printing - Maximum 60 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm
SR.29.	Pen & Ink Drawing Using Hatching - Any subject - Maximum 45 cm x 60 cm
SR.30.	Poster - Promoting the Lindsay Exhibition - Create a hand drawn poster to promote your fair - Name and date of the fair must be clearly shown on the poster - Maximum 22 cm X 28 cm without border - Each entry must be centered on a CARDSTOCK or BRISTOL BOARD backing exposing approximately a 5.5 cm border on all four sides
SR.31.	Open Class 2-D - Maximum 50 cm X 50 cm
SR.32.	Open Class 3-D - Maximum 50 cm X 50 cm x 50 cm - NO LEGO

Specials Division 11

Specials - Division 11

Classes:

1101.	Kindergarten - Grade 3 Prizes: 1st: $3, 2nd: $2, 3rd: $1
1102.	Grade 4 - 6 Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2
1103.	Grade 7 - 9 Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3
1104.	Grade 10 - 12 Prizes: 1st: $9, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

Burke's Honey Ltd. Omemee has very generously donated prize money for this class.

NOTE: Poster must illustrate a benefit (or benefits) to mankind and will be judged on originality of ideas as well as quality of the art. Posters that do not describe or show a benefit will not be eligible for prize money.

Benefits of Bees: Bees are necessary to cross pollinate many plants. Without cross pollination, we would be unable to produce large crops of fruit (apples, pears, peaches, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, blueberries etc.) Bees also cross pollinate many farm crops and greatly increase their yield (clover, canola, soybeans, etc). Many home garden vegetables also depend on bees for pollination (beans, cucumbers, pumpkins, squash, currants, melons, etc). Although honey bees are mainly kept for the honey and wax they produce, their chief benefit to us is pollination. Many wild bees also pollinate our crops (bumblebees, leaf cutter bees, etc). Honey bees are used to gather pollen for food and propolis (a resinous substance from plants) which is used by bees to seal up cracks, etc, in their home. Propolis is used by humans for medicinal purposes. Bee sting venom is also used for medicinal purposes.

Entries for this class are to be taken to the Commonwell Exhibition Building on Tuesday, September 16 by 7:45 pm. Judging begins at 8:00 pm.

The competition is open to any student enrolled in grades eight or nine in September 2025 and is between the ages of 13 & 15 on September 1^st, 2025. Contestants must live or attend school within Kawartha Lakes.
Once the Junior Ambassador is selected, their duties will commence immediately.
The Ambassador will be required to attend the Lindsay Exhibition September 13^th, 14^th, 17^th, 18^th, 19^th, 20^th, 21^st. The Junior Ambassador must be available for additional duties and appearances during the 12-month term following the LEX. Contestants are asked to disclose any prior commitments and scheduling conflicts to the Ambassador Committee prior to the commencement of the competition. Scheduling conflicts include work, school, or personal plans (i.e.travel plans).
Contestants will be judged in interviews and on stage considering the following:

Good character, poise, personality, and charm
Ability to join in and contribute to general conversation. Any of the following qualifications will be considered in this area:
1. General knowledge of the Lindsay Exhibition and surrounding area
2. General information about current affairs (local and abroad)
3. Any involvement in 4-H, School Clubs, Junior Farmers, fair related activities, arts, hobbies, music, drama, dancing, sports, and/or leadership

Interviews will be held on Saturday September 13, prior to the public competition. The public competition will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 10:00am at the Commonwell Exhibition Building. Contestants will be contacted in advance to confirm interview time and location. The deadline to enter is Wednesday September 10, 2025.
Each contestant will be expected to give a short, prepared speech (approximately 3-5 minutes) on the topic of this year’s LEX theme: “Sowing Seeds for Tomorrow”. Each contestant must provide the Ambassador Committee with a written copy of their speech. Speeches must be original and composed without the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
There will be a chaperone arranged to assist the Ambassador at specific times during the Fair. The role of the chaperone will be to escort the Ambassador to various functions. A chaperone will always accompany the Ambassador during official duties and appearances.
While on duty, The Junior Ambassador, is expected to be dressed appropriately. Business casual attire such as dresses, slacks, sweaters, dress shirts, suits, and skirts are considered appropriate. No blue jeans or shorts are allowed. Appropriate footwear for walking and standing for long periods is considered essential. The Junior Ambassador shall only wear their tiara/medallion and/or sash while on duty. Once off-duty, these items must be returned to the LEX office or the chaperone.
The Junior Ambassador will be required to fill the LAS 2025 Junior Ambassador Contact Information form immediately after being selected.
Exceptions to any rule may be made by the committee chairperson.

Prize: Junior 1^st: $100.00, All other deserving participants $25.00 + 1 ride all day pass.

The competition is open to anyone who will be 17 years of age on or before the second Monday in August and has not reached their 24^th birthday on Labour Day. Contestants must live within Kawartha Lakes.
Once the Ambassador is selected, their duties will commence immediately.
The Ambassador will be required to attend the Lindsay Exhibition September 13^th, 14^th, 17^th, 18^th, 19^th, 20^th, 21^st. The Ambassador must be available for additional duties and appearances during the 12-month term following the LEX. Contestants are asked to disclose any prior commitments and scheduling conflicts to the Ambassador Committee prior to the commencement of the competition. Scheduling conflicts include work, school, or personal plans (i.e.travel plans).
Contestants must be able to meet the demands of the role until completion of their reign in September of the following year. In the event the Ambassador cannot complete their term, the 1^st runner up will take over the role and carry out the Ambassador duties for the remainder of the term.
Judges will consider:

Good character, poise, personality, and charm

Ability to join in and contribute to general conversation. Any of the following qualifications will be considered in this area:
1. General knowledge of the Lindsay Exhibition and surrounding area
2. General information about current affairs (local and abroad)
3. Any involvement in 4-H, School Clubs, Junior Farmers, fair related activities, arts, hobbies, music, drama, dancing, sports, and/or leadership.6.

Interviews will be held on Saturday September 13, prior to the public competition. The public competition will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 10:00am at the Commonwell Exhibition Building. Contestants will be contacted in advance to confirm interview time and location. The deadline to enter is Wednesday September 10, 2025.
Each contestant will be expected to give a short, prepared speech (approximately 3-5 minutes) on the topic of this year’s LEX theme: “Sowing Seeds for Tomorrow”. Each contestant must provide the Ambassador Committee with a written copy of their speech. Speeches must be original and composed without the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
There will be a chaperone arranged to assist the Ambassador at specific times during the Fair. The role of the chaperone will be to escort the Ambassador to various functions. A chaperone will always accompany the Ambassador during official duties and appearances.
While on duty, The Ambassador, is expected to be dressed appropriately. Business casual attire such as dresses, slacks, sweaters, dress shirts, suits, and skirts are considered appropriate. No blue jeans or shorts are allowed. Appropriate footwear for walking and standing for long periods is considered essential. The Ambassador shall only wear their tiara/medallion and/or sash while on duty. Once off-duty, these items must be returned to the LEX office or the chaperone.
The Ambassador of the Fair will be asked to represent the Exhibition at various functions throughout the year including the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) Convention in February.
The Ambassador of the Fair is required to sign the LAS Ambassador Code of Conduct. They are also required to fill out the LAS 2025 Ambassador Contact information.
The Ambassador of the Fair and all contestants are strongly encouraged to join a committee or volunteer in activities of their choosing at the LAS.
Exceptions to any rule may be made by the committee chairperson.

Prize: Senior 1^st: $400.00, 2^nd: $150.00, all other deserving participants $50.00 + 1 day admission.

Junior Flowers

Junior Horticulture Department

Junior Flowers - Division 97

HORTICULTURE COMMITTEE: Chairperson: Evelyn Chambers; Amy-Jo Archer, Candace Buckley, Bev Fisher, Mary Hughes, Kim Teatro

IMPORTANT DATES

ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
ENTRY TAGS READY FOR PICKUP: Monday, September 15, 2025, & Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
BRINGING FLOWERS, VEGETABLES & FARM PRODUCE EXHIBITS: ALL Flower, Vegetable, & Farm Produce Exhibits must be delivered to the Commonwell Exhibition Building Tuesday, September 16, 2025, between 3:00 pm to 7:45 pm.
REMOVING EXHIBITS: Exhibits must be picked up on Monday, September 22, 2025, between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm

IMPORTANT NOTES

Care must be taken to follow directions in each class as to "variety", "size", "number of blooms", or other specifications; otherwise, the exhibit will be disqualified.
Arrangements and collections should have some foliage attached.
Flowers must be exhibited in containers, with the neck of the container suitable for the arrangement.
Stems should be a reasonable length.
All materials must be alive or dried as specified with no artificial materials.
All specimens must be grown by the exhibitor unless otherwise stated.
Each exhibit must be securely tagged.
Open to all grades.

Classes:

97.1.	Marigolds - Small Double - 3 blooms - Bloom dimension over 2 cm, up to 5 cm
97.2.	Marigolds - Medium Double - 3 blooms - Bloom dimensions over 5 cm, up to 10 cm
97.3.	Pompom Zinnias - 3 blooms, any colour(s)
97.4.	Large Zinnias - 3 blooms, any colour(s)
97.5.	Asters - 3 blooms, any colour(s)
97.6.	Cosmos - 5 stems, any colour(s)
97.7.	Gladioli - 3 spikes, any colour(s) - Bottom floret should be within 6" of top of container
97.8.	Dahlias - 3 blooms, any colour(s)
97.9.	Sedum - 3 stalks
97.10.	Collection of Annuals - At least 3 species - Not to include flowers grown from bulbs, corms or tubers. - Quality and arrangement considered 50 - 50 - Any foliage may be included.
97.11.	Mixed Arrangements of Perennials - Quality and arrangement considered 50 - 50 - Any foliage may be included.
97.12.	Themed Flower Arrangement - "Harvesting Heritage" - Not more than 30 cm high
97.13.	Geranium - Container grown - One plant with bloom, grown by exhibitor - Not more than 45 cm high
97.14.	Arrangement of Flowers in Hollowed Ornamental Miniature Pumpkin - Under 10 cm high
97.15.	Any Potted Plant Grown For Foliage - Grown by exhibitor, must be named, maximum of 15 cm pot
97.16.	Petunias - Any colour(s), in a container not more than 12.5 cm across and 15 cm deep
97.17.	Cactus - 1 specimen
97.18.	Hosta Leaves - 3 leaves
97.19.	Three Stems of Any One Annual Not Listed - Named
97.20.	Fall Arrangement - In gourd/squash container with liner - Container not to exceed 15 cm in diameter
97.21.	Sunflower Head - Under 25 cm - Decorated with only vegetable materials
97.22.	Sunflower Head - 25 cm or greater - Decorated with only vegetable materials
97.23.	Design Using Plant Material - Create a design of your choice on a piece of paper no larger than 22cm x 28cm - Using only plant materials
97.24.	Dusty Trail with Wildflowers - Arranged in a boot
97.25.	Old Yeller - An arrangement of yellow flowers - 3 different varieties

Junior Vegetables

Junior Agricultural Products Department

Junior Vegetables - Division 98

Organized by the Agricultural Products Committee

Chairperson: Lisa Bowen; Suzanne Barker, Bradley Bowen, Larry Bowen, Tracey McFarlane, Jim McKechnie, Audrey Quibell, Jack Kyle, Candace Webster, Sherry Sutcliffe

IMPORTANT DATES

ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
ENTRY TAGS READY FOR PICKUP: Monday, September 15, 2025, & Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
BRINGING FLOWERS, VEGETABLES & FARM PRODUCE EXHIBITS: ALL Flower, Vegetable, & Farm Produce Exhibits must be delivered to the Commonwell Exhibition Building Tuesday, September 16, 2025, between 3:00 pm to 7:45 pm.
REMOVING EXHIBITS: Exhibits must be picked up on Monday, September 22, 2025, between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm

IMPORTANT NOTES

Junior entries are still to be delivered to The Commonwell Exhibition building.
Care must be taken to follow directions in each class as to Variety, Size, Number of Specimens or other specifications: otherwise, the exhibit will be disqualified.
ROOT VEGETABLES - dirt should be removed but vegetables should NOT be scrubbed.
All specimens must be grown by the exhibitor.
Each exhibit must be securely tagged.
To be exhibited on sturdy paper plates.
When making entries use 4 digits - the first two are the DIVISION number, the second two are the CLASS number. For example: Junior Vegetables - Cabbage - Green is 9805.

Classes:

9801.	Round Beets - Submit 5 - Any table variety, tops removed to approximately 2.5 cm
9802.	Pickling Beets - Submit 5 - Tops removed to approximately 2.5 cm
9803.	Long Beets - Submit 5 - Any table variety, tops removed to approximately 2.5 cm
9804.	Green or Yellow Beans - Submit 5
9805.	Green Cabbage - Submit 1 head - Any variety, wrapper leaves on
9806.	Red Cabbage - Submit 1 head - Wrapper leaves on
9807.	Chantenay Carrots - Submit 5 - Tops removed to 2.5 cm, tapered, sharp end
9808.	Nantes Carrots - Submit 5 - Tops removed to 2.5 cm, straight side, blunt end
9809.	Parsnips - Submit 5 - Tops removed to 2.5 cm
9810.	Table Cucumbers - Submit 2
9811.	Pickling Cucumbers - Submit 5
9812.	Spanish Onions - Submit 3 - Loose skin removed but NOT peeled - Tops removed to approximately 2.5 cm
9813.	Cooking Onions - Submit 3 - Loose skin removed but NOT peeled - Tops removed to approximately 2.5 cm
9814.	White Potatoes - Submit 5 - Any variety, named
9815.	Red Potatoes - Submit 5 - Any variety, named
9816.	Sweet Potatoes - Submit 3
9817.	Potatoes - Submit 5 - Any other variety, named
9818.	Green Zucchini - Submit 2 - Maximum 30 cm long
9819.	Yellow Zucchini - Submit 2 - Maximum 30 cm long
9820.	Pie Pumpkin - Submit 1
9821.	Jack-O-Lantern Type Pumpkin - Submit 1 - Not carved - Oblong (not round)
9822.	Field Type Pumpkin - Submit 1 - Round
9823.	Pepper Squash - Submit 1
9824.	Butternut Squash - Submit 1
9825.	Buttercup Squash - Submit 1
9826.	Hubbard Squash - Submit 1 - Any variety
9827.	Spaghetti Squash - Submit 1
9828.	Open Class - Squash - Submit 1 - Any other variety not listed above, named
9829.	Sweet Corn - Submit 5 cobs - Half husked - Any variety, named
9830.	Red or Orange Tomatoes - Submit 5 - Table variety - Stems on
9831.	Green or Yellow Tomatoes - Submit 5 - Table variety - Stems on
9832.	Cherry Tomatoes - Submit 10 - Stems on

Crazy Veggies

Crazy Veggies - Division 99

When making entries use 4 digits – the first two are the DIVISION number, the second two are the CLASS number. For example: Crazy Veggies – Ugliest Potato is 9910.

Classes 9901 - 9909 - entries must be natural, using no costume or modification

Classes:

9901.	Puniest Pumpkin - Pumpkins only, must be orange - No squash or gourds
9902.	Weirdest Tomato
9903.	Conjoined Twin Vegetable - Grown above the ground
9904.	Alphabet Bean - Natural Shape
9905.	Homeliest Potato
9906.	Cutest Cuke
9907.	Craziest Carrot
9908.	Corniest Corn Character
9909.	Block Head - Squarest vegetable, any vegetable

Classes 9910 - 9914 - Costumes or other added features are allowed.

9910.	Ugliest Potato
9911.	Conjoined Twin Vegetable - Grown Below the Ground
9912.	Scariest Carrot
9913.	Adorable Cuke
9914.	Clowniest Corn

Rules & Regulations

JUNIOR ARTS AND CRAFTS DEPARTMENT

RULES AND REGULATIONS

PRIZE MONEY

WHAT DO JUDGES LOOK FOR?

Printing and Writing

Baked Goods

Wooden Products

General Crafts

Maple Syrup Granola Recipe

Pre School

PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES

Junior Kindergarten

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSES

Junior Kindergarten

Senior Kindergarten

SK. Senior Kindergarten

Grade 1

1. Grade One

PRINTING AND WRITING

GRADE 1 - Using Pencil and Printing

Grade 2

2. Grade Two

PRINTING AND WRITING

GRADE 2 - Using Pencil and Printing

Grade 3

3. Grade Three

PRINTING AND WRITING

GRADE 3 - Using Pencil and Printing

Grade 4

4. Grade Four

PRINTING AND WRITING

GRADE 4 - Using Pencil and Cursive Writing

Grade 5

5. Grade Five

PRINTING AND WRITING

GRADE 5 - Using Pen and Cursive Writing

Grade 6

6. Grade Six

PRINTING AND WRITING

GRADE 6 - Using Pen and Cursive Writing

Grade 7

7. Grade Seven

PRINTING AND WRITING

GRADE 7 - Using Pen and Cursive Writing

Grade 8

8. Grade Eight

PRINTING AND WRITING

GRADE 8 - Using Pen and Cursive Writing

Secondary School: Junior Grades

SECONDARY SCHOOL CLASSES: Junior Grades (9/10)

Secondary School: Senior Grades

SECONDARY SCHOOL CLASSES: Senior Grades (11/12)

Specials Division 11

Specials - Division 11

Junior Flowers

Junior Horticulture Department

Junior Flowers - Division 97

Junior Vegetables

Junior Agricultural Products Department

Junior Vegetables - Division 98

Organized by the Agricultural Products Committee

Crazy Veggies

Crazy Veggies - Division 99

Children's Rabbit Show