On Thanksgiving Sunday, my family and I visited the Rockton's World Fair just northwest of Hamilton. The horseshow, midway, concession stands, country music performances, animal buildings and agricultural demonstrations are fun but the real highlights of this event, for me, are the handicraft and produce buildings. Not only are wheat, produce, livestock, poultry and baked goods judged, but just about everything else is too. With categories ranging from houseplants, landscape paintings, floral arrangements, antiques, preserves, knitting, quilting, hobby craft, photography and much, much more, entries are placed from 1st-3rd and sometimes 1st-5th with monetary award. Every submission is displayed giving an opportunity for crafters and amateur artists to shine amongst their peers.
Over $80,000 in prize money is awarded to 1200 exhibitors yearly. The diversity of displays and the gleam of the prize ribbons got us thinking that we might like to try our hand at entering some categories next year. Running since 1852, this event is far more honest, authentic and engaging than Toronto's Royal Winter Fair, and only an hour away. With extremely limited corporate sponsorship, this fair really is about the community coming together to celebrate the season's bounty and a year's hard work.
Over $80,000 in prize money is awarded to 1200 exhibitors yearly. The diversity of displays and the gleam of the prize ribbons got us thinking that we might like to try our hand at entering some categories next year. Running since 1852, this event is far more honest, authentic and engaging than Toronto's Royal Winter Fair, and only an hour away. With extremely limited corporate sponsorship, this fair really is about the community coming together to celebrate the season's bounty and a year's hard work.
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