Woodstock Fair Contests

2025 Bale Decorating Competition

Theme: "Family A'Fair"

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Prizes:

• 1st: $75
• 2nd: $70
• 3rd: $60
• 4th: $50
• All Others: $10

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

• Any group of four or more may enter – 4H groups, Church, Youth Groups, Junior Farmers, School Class, Family, etc.

• There will be two classes – Junior ages 16 and under and Senior ages over 16. If parents participate in Family or Youth groups, the group will be considered Senior.

• Groups must register with the Woodstock Agricultural Society before Friday August 15th, 2025.

• Registration form is below, or obtainable from the Fairground table at the Farmers Market on Saturdays from 7 am to noon after August 1st or www.woodstockfairgrounds.com

• The Woodstock Agricultural Society will provide a round bale for each participating group to decorate.

• Entries will be judged on aesthetics, construction, use of material and creativity.

• All groups entering the contest will be able to decorate their bales on Tuesday August 19th from 2pm to 3pm or 6pm to 7pm.

• All bales will be Judged by opening time, Thursday August 21st.

• Bales will be decorated in a clean, wholesome nature to promote the Fair or agriculture in general. Vulgar and suggestive decoration will be disqualified.

• Bales will be decorated standing on end (flat side down)

• Decorations should be weather and windproof and are not to destroy bale for future use.

• PAINT MAY NOT BE APPLIED TO THE BALE

• A sign with your group name and logo is allowed and recommended and should be added after the judging has taken place.

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Please sign up using the form below.