Woodstock Fair Contests

2026 Bale Decorating Competition

Theme - "Share What You Know - Show What You Grow"

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Prize money: 

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

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

• Any not-for-profit group of four or more may enter – 4H, Church, Youth Groups, Junior

Farmers, School Class, etc. Winning cheques are made payable only to not-for-profit groups.

• There will be two classes – Junior ages 16 and under and Senior ages over 16.

• Groups must register with the Woodstock Agricultural Society before Friday August 14th, 2026.

• 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

• 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 18th from 2 pm to 3 pm or 6 pm to 7pm.

• New this year: The Woodstock Agricultural Society will supply each participating group with three (3) rectangular bales to decorate. The size of each bale is roughly 14”–18” high, 18” – 19” wide, and 35” – 36” long. These may be stacked as desired (Weight around 40 – 75lbs)

• All bales will be Judged by opening time, Friday 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.

• Decorations should be weather and windproof and should not 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.