BEST YARD DISPLAY
CONTEST

Committee: Susan Harrop 519-835-9738

CLASS 55

OBJECTIVE: to create a display promoting the Fergus Fall Fair's annual theme.

OPEN TO: Any residence within the Centre Wellington community area. One entry per residence.

2026 Theme: "Here We Grow"

Rules:

  1. No entry fee.
  2. Displays must be in place and registerd with a committee member no later than Saturday, September 5, 2026.
  3. Display can be created with props and materials of your choice.
  4. Display must be on private property, and if in a rural area, a minimum of 10 feet away from fence lines.
  5. Display to be accompanied by a sign that clearly states "See you at the Fergus Fall Fair, September 18, 19, 20". Sign must be visible from the road.
  6. Displays must remain in place throughout the duration of the Fair weekend.
  7. The judge(s) will judge entries on site, using the following criteria:
    30% - Overall appearance (effective use of space, colour, neatness, uniqueness and general appeal)
    30% - Incorporation of annual fall fair theme (originality)
    40% - Promotional impact (visibility of fair dates, memorability)
  8. All entries will receive one 8" x 10" picture to be displayed at the Fergus Fall Fair in the Exhibit Hall. Awards will be presented at the annual Fergus Fall Fair Ambassador Competition on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Prizes: 1st: $150, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $75, 4th: $60, 5th: $50, 6th: $40

Sections:

1.

Yard Display Contest Prizes: 1st: 4 Fair vouchers, 2nd:  2 Fair vouchers, 3rd:  2 Fair vouchers, 4th:  2 Fair vouchers, 5th:  2 Fair vouchers All qualifying Entries to receive 2 vouchers to the Fair.


BUSINESS DISPLAY
COMPETITION

Committee: Susan Harrop 519-835-9738

CLASS 56

OBJECTIVE: to create a display promoting the Fergus Fall Fair's annual theme.

OPEN TO: Any residence within the Centre Wellington community area. One entry per address.

2026 Theme: "Here We Grow"

Rules:

  1. No entry fee.
  2. Displays must be in place and registered with a committee member no later than Saturday, September 5, 2026.
  3. We encourage all entrants to explore the possibilities available to them to ensure a unique and memorable display.
  4. Decisions will be based on quality, not quantity.
  5. Display may be indoors or outdoors.
  6. Display to be accompanied by a sign that clearly states "Fergus Fall Fair, September 18, 19, 20". Sign must be clearly visible.
  7. Displays must remain in place throughout the duration of the Fair weekend.
  8. The judge(s) will judge entries on site, using the following criteria:
    30% - Overall appearance (effective use of space, colour, neatness, uniqueness and general appeal)
    30% - Incorporation of annual fall fair theme (originality)
    40% - Promotional impact (visibility of fair dates, memorability)
  9. All entries will receive one 8" x 10" picture to be displayed at the Fergus Fall Fair in the Exhibit Hall. Awards will be presented at the annual Fergus Fall Fair Ambassador Competition on Sunday, September 13, 2026.


Sections:

1.

Business Display Competition Prizes: 1st: $500.00 in advertising with the Wellington Advertiser with 4 Fair vouchers, 2nd: $100 and 2 Fair vouchers, 3rd: $75 and 2 Fair vouchers, 4th: $60 and 2 Fair vouchers, 5th: $50 and 2 Fair vouchers, 6th: $40 And all qualifying entries to receive 2 vouchers to the Fair.


THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR FAIR SPIRIT

Winners of the 2025 Display Competitions were: Best Yard Display – Karl Herrlinger Family - Belwood

Business Display Competition – Buds & Blossom's Farm - Elora



Check for updates at fergusfallfair.ca and https://www.facebook.com/fergusfallfair/ .