Community and Family Archives | Sutton Fair and Horse Show https://suttonfair.com/category/community-and-family Sutton Agricultural Society Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:59:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://suttonfair.com/cpb9/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-fair-logo-site-icon-512x512-1-1-32x32.jpg Community and Family Archives | Sutton Fair and Horse Show https://suttonfair.com/category/community-and-family 32 32 The Fun Foam Company https://suttonfair.com/attraction/the-fun-foam-company Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:35:46 +0000 https://suttonfair.com/?post_type=attraction&p=4694 Sutton Fair, August 12 & 13, 2023 Children, teens, and adults find immense joy at the Sutton Fair when The Fun Foam Company takes center stage. We deliver an unforgettable experience by bringing our colossal foam pile to your event, allowing attendees to dive into a world of fun! When a spacious area gets covered […]

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Children, teens, and adults find immense joy at the Sutton Fair when The Fun Foam Company takes center stage. We deliver an unforgettable experience by bringing our colossal foam pile to your event, allowing attendees to dive into a world of fun! When a spacious area gets covered with our ultra-stackable foam hills and the air vibrates to the rhythm of your favourite tunes, guests of all ages will be primed for a memorable celebration!

See the event list for foam times.

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]]> Junior Spelling Bee https://suttonfair.com/competition/junior-spelling-bee-2 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:55:24 +0000 https://suttonfair.com/?post_type=competition&p=4455 Friday, August 11th, 2023 Competition begins at 3:00PM Located in the Sutton Arena Prize Money: 1st – $20.00 2nd – $15.00 3rd – $10.00 Rules and Regulations: Entry Fee is your admission to the fairgrounds. No passes are issued. Competitors must be in the appropriate age group as of August 1st, 2023. Competitors must show […]

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Competition begins at 3:00PM

Located in the Sutton Arena

Prize Money:

1st – $20.00

2nd – $15.00

3rd – $10.00

Rules and Regulations:

  1. Entry Fee is your admission to the fairgrounds. No passes are issued.
  2. Competitors must be in the appropriate age group as of August 1st, 2023.
  3. Competitors must show proof of age, if asked.
  4. Limited to the first 8 entries per section.

Sections:

  1. Ages 7 and 8
  2. Ages 9 and 10
  3. Ages 11 and 12

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Rules:

The General Rules of the Sutton Fair shall Apply.

Additional Rules:

  1. The Sutton Fair Exhibitor fee will not be applied to the Baby Show.
  2. Entries will only be accepted in person at the Sutton Arena on Wednesday August 9th, 2023 from 3pm to 9pm. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  3. Baby Show registration forms can be found on the Sutton Fair Website under Downloads. You can fill it in ahead of time, print it and bring with you to save time. Baby Show registration forms will be available as well at the registration table in the Sutton Arena, on the Wednesday.
  4. Every participant in the Baby Show must sign a consent waiver. Waiver’s can be found on the Sutton Fair Website under Downloads (complete and print, to bring with you), or it can be filled out at the registration table on the Wednesday August 9th.
  5. Every participant must show the birth certificate of the baby participant to verify the age category.
  6. Babies are judged based upon 2 submitted pictures/ photos.
  • 1 – 4” x 6” colour photo/ picture of baby in a diaper only (no headbands or accessories)
  • 1 – 4” x 6” colour photo/ picture of baby based on fair theme for current year
  • Both photos must be 4” x 6”, no other size will be accepted.
  1. Photoshopping or photograph enhancements are not permitted. Only untouched from the original shot taken will be accepted. Photoshopping or digitally enhancing means anything done to the original photo, ie. No cropping, colour changes, red-eye removal, lightening or darkening, contrast changing etc. Yes, the judges will be able to tell if you have modified it.
  2. Professional photographs will not be permitted.
  3. Do not mount or frame the photos. Photos will be placed together by the Baby Show Committee for display.
  4. Winners will be announced on Friday evening.
  5. Prizes will be awarded to 1st place and 2nd place in each category.
  6. All categories are gender inclusive, not divided by Boy/ Girl of the baby.
  7. Categories are listed as follows:

0-3 months

4-6 months

7-9 months

10-12 months

13-15 months

16-18 months

  1. Judges will judge the above categories.
  2. In addition to the judged categories, there will also be a “People’s Choice Award”. The “People’s Choice Award” is an opportunity for those attending the fair on Friday August 5th,2022 to be able to vote for their choice. The “People’s Choice Award” will be awarded to the baby that receives the most votes on Friday August 11th,2023 from 9am – 5pm.
  3. All winners will be notified. Winners will be presented with their award on Sunday August 13th,2023 at the Closing Award ceremonies on the fair grounds.
  4. On the last day at the end of the fair, all photos or pictures submitted for the Baby Show will be destroyed.

Download

Visit the documents and downloads page to get all that you need to complete your Show, Class or Category competition.

Winners for the 2022 Sutton Fair Baby Show

Category 0-3 months

1st place Aliyana Di Lisi

2nd place Halen Gilbert

Category 4-6 months

1st place Kelsey Brown

2nd place Nathan Thompson

Category 7-9 months

1st place Jack Graham

2nd place Bear Copeland

Category 10 – 12 months

1st place Bronson Winch

2nd place Gavin Mallory

Category 13-15 months

1st place Amelia Boyd

2nd place Theodore Brewer

Category 16-18 months

1st place Karlee Cox

2nd place Weston Clark-Campbell

Category 2020 COVID

1st place Charlotte Winch

 

People’s Choice Award

Maci Cookson

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]]> Frog Jumping Contest https://suttonfair.com/competition/frog-jumping-contest Mon, 20 Jun 2022 22:22:37 +0000 https://suttonfair.com/cpb9/frog-jumping-contest Friday, August 11th, 2023 Competition begins at 12:00PM Located in the Sutton Arena Chairperson: Jennifer Perry Contact: 905-960-5013 Please bring your own frog for the competition!    

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Competition begins at 12:00PM

Located in the Sutton Arena

Chairperson: Jennifer Perry

Contact: 905-960-5013

Please bring your own frog for the competition!

 

 

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Registration from 12:15PM to 1:00PM

Competition begins at 1:00PM

Located in the Sutton Arena

Chairperson: Kate Brown

Contact: katejohnsonbrown@gmail.com

Rules and Regulations:

  1. The contestant must be able to pedal the tractor without assistance.
  2. Pedal tractors will be furnished for participants.
  3. All contestants must wear shoes.
  4. Contestants will be given three chances to get the sled moving from the starting line.
  5. The tractor must stay between the lines of the pulling lane at all times.
  6. If the tractor leaves the pulling lane, the distance will be measured from the starting line to the Point where the tractor crossed the boundary.
  7. In case of a tie, there will be a pull-off to determine the winner.
  8. There will be four classes:
    Class 1: 30 to 45 pounds
    Class 2: 46 to 60 pounds
    Class 3: 61 to 80 pounds
    Class 4: 81 to 100 pounds
  9. Judge’s decision will be final.
  10. All contestants must be present by the time of the pedal pull with a signed permission slip in hand.
  11. Registration one hour before pedal pull.
  12. Only the first twenty (20) children in each class will be qualified to participate.

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]]> Pet Contest https://suttonfair.com/competition/pet-contest Mon, 20 Jun 2022 22:22:37 +0000 https://suttonfair.com/cpb9/pet-contest Sunday, August 13th, 2023 Registration begins at 9:00AM Show starts at 9:30AM Located in the Entertainment Pavilion Contact: suttonfairpetshow@outlook.com Categories: For Everyone! Colouring Contest – Available on our website and social media. Must be dropped off or mailed to the Fair Office by August 12th.   For All Pets! Adoption – Best Rescue Dog President’s […]

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Registration begins at 9:00AM

Show starts at 9:30AM

Located in the Entertainment Pavilion

Contact: suttonfairpetshow@outlook.com

Categories:

For Everyone!

  • Colouring Contest – Available on our website and social media. Must be dropped off or mailed to the Fair Office by August 12th.

 

For All Pets!

  • Adoption – Best Rescue Dog
  • President’s Choice – Animal that the President would like to take home
  • Costume Contest and Fashion Show
  • Talent Show – What talent will your pet perform?
  • Best “Hair-do”
  • Special Category – “From Pioneer Ways to Modern Days”

 

For Dogs Only!

  • Best Veteran – Dog over 7 years old
  • Waggiest Tail

You may sign up for all sub-categories.

Proof of rabies vaccination must by provided.

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]]> Ambassador of the Fair Competition https://suttonfair.com/competition/ambassador-of-the-fair-competition Mon, 20 Jun 2022 22:22:37 +0000 https://suttonfair.com/cpb9/ambassador-of-the-fair-competition Ambassador Programs CHAIRPERSON:           Emma Somerville      (905) 251-7144 or emma.h.somerville@gmail.com Follow the happenings of the Ambassador Program on twitter @suttonambassadr Download and Print the Forms Ambassador Nomination: Ambassador Nomination (PDF, 431KB) Ambassador Sponsorship: Ambassador Sponsorship (PDF, 36KB)   Ambassador Candidates: Please complete the online registration form on this page. (see below)   Senior Ambassador […]

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Ambassador Programs

CHAIRPERSON:           Emma Somerville      (905) 251-7144 or emma.h.somerville@gmail.com

Follow the happenings of the Ambassador Program on twitter @suttonambassadr

Download and Print the Forms

Ambassador Nomination:

Ambassador Nomination (PDF, 431KB)

Ambassador Sponsorship:

Ambassador Sponsorship (PDF, 36KB)

 

Ambassador Candidates: Please complete the online registration form on this page. (see below)

 

Senior Ambassador Program

Thursday, August 10th, 2023

Competition begins at 6:00PM

Located in the Entertainment Pavilion

Chairperson: Emma Somerville

Contact: 905-251-7144 or emma.h.somerville@gmail.com

  • Competition is open to men and women who will be 18 years of age on or before August 1st, 2023.
  • Contestants must live within a 40 km radius of Sutton.
  • Successful candidates have the opportunity to receive a bursary to be used toward any aspect of post secondary education.
  • The Ambassador will represent the Sutton Agricultural Society locally and provincially for a year.
  • The program provides many opportunities to be a leader in the community as well as many networking opportunities across the province for the entire year (including competing at the Canadian National Exhibition/The EX in Toronto).
  • Complete rules, regulations and application form can be found online at suttonfair.com.
  • Follow the happenings of the Ambassador Program on Instagram @suttonfairambassador

Junior Ambassador Program

Thursday, August 10th, 2023

Competition begins at 3:30PM

Located in the Entertainment Pavilion

Chairperson: Emma Somerville

Contact: 905-251-7144 or emma.h.somerville@gmail.com

  • Competition is open to Georgina youth 11 – 14 years of age as of August 1st, 2023.
  • Develop and strengthen public speaking and leadership skills.
  • Opportunity to attend events in the community and represent the Sutton Agricultural Society throughout the year.

 

Qualifications, Rules and General Guidelines

  1. Contestants must be available to carry out duties for the 4 days of the Sutton Fair and for the 12 month period following the Fair. Contestants are asked to disclose any scheduling conflicts already known to them, to the Ambassador Committee, prior to the commencement of the competition. Scheduling conflicts include work, school, or personal plans (eg. travel plans).
  2. Contestants must be in good health and be able to meet the physical demands of the job until completion of their reign in August the following year.
  3. Judges will consider:
    1. Good character, poise, personality and charm
    2. 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 Fair, Town and District
      2. General information about current affairs
      3. Any special talent in, but not limited to, 4-H, School Clubs, Junior Farmers, Fair related activities, arts, hobbies, music, drama, dancing, sports or leadership
  4. The public competition will be held on Thursday August 10th, 2023 at 3:30pm for Juniors and 6:00pm for Seniors on the Pavilion Stage; interviews will be held on the same day, prior to the competition. Contestants will be contacted in advance to confirm interview times and location.
  5. Each contestant will be expected to give a short prepared speech (approximately 2-3 minutes) on one of the following: Agriculture, importance of Agricultural societies, an aspect of the Fair or pride of place. Each contestant must provide the Ambassador Committee with a written copy of their speech.
  6. In the event the Ambassador cannot complete their year the 1st runner up will carry out his/her duties.
  7. The Ambassador is expected to attend and participate in the 4 days of the Fair at mutually agreed upon times. Scheduling conflicts must be disclosed to the competition (see rule #2). 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.
  8. The Ambassador or Runner-up, while on duty, is expected to be attired appropriately. Business casual attire such as dresses, slacks, sweaters, dress shirts, suits and skirts is essential. No blue jeans are allowed. Appropriate footwear for walking and standing for long periods is essential. Only while on duty should the Ambassador and/or Runner-up wear their tiara and/or sash.
  9. The Ambassador of the Fair will be expected to represent the Fair at various functions throughout the year including the convention of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies in February. The Society may choose to have the appointed Senior Ambassador represent the Fair at the CNE Ambassador of the Fairs Competition in August 2024 if deemed advisable.

 

Complete the online application here:

Ambassador Registration

See the full list of Past Ambassadors of Sutton Fair.

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