Calling all crafters, artists and DIYers! This year’s virtual Creative Arts competition for the 2020 Virtual Western Fair is open, and we can’t wait to see your submissions. While we’d love to have you at our physical Fair, the Covid-19 cloud rained on that parade, so we’ve gone online. Over the summer, be sure to stay tuned for our weekly reminders and summer contests! While you are at it, check out 5 of our reasons that you should submit an item for this year’s virtual competition.
REASON #1: NO ENTRY FEES!
That’s right, so if you’ve got a homemade face mask that you’re proud of, but not sure it’s a winner? Submit it anyways – we want to see your creations!
REASON #2: SEE WHAT OTHER CRAFTERS HAVE SUBMITTED AND VOTE!
We know that more than our team has marvelled at the wonderful and creative talents in the Forest city and beyond. On each of our contests, once you submit your entry, you can see the ‘vote’ section through that same link, and see what other submissions have been sent in. You can also share this link with family & friends, encouraging them to vote, or submit their own item.
Check out our open art competition so far
REASON #3: ENTERING HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER!
Click on one of the pink tiles on our website to enter the respective category you would like to – it’s very quick and easy. Make sure to have your item ready to upload.
See our Tips & Tricks for uploading photos
REASON #4: YOU COULD WIN A PRIZE… AND A RIBBON!
All contest winners (1st place) will receive either a gift card or gift basket with a $25.00 value AND a 1st place ribbon! Special thanks to Len’s Mill Stores, who have sponsored gift cards for our Youth Craft and Weird & Crafty competitions, and to Summer’s Home Hardware who have sponsored prizing for our Summer Sidewalk Chalk Competition.
REASON #5: CATEGORIES FOR EVERY AGE!
If you’ve got young ones at home, here’s another opportunity to keep them entertained! See our breakdown below for the craft competitions available for each age group.
Ages 5 & under:
- Craft Competition – Pet Rock *Sponsored by Len’s Mill Stores*
- Craft Competition – Toilet Paper Roll Butterfly *Sponsored by Len’s Mill Stores*
- Youth Culinary – Iced Cupcakes (15 and under)
- Youth Culinary – Marshmallow Cow (15 and under)
- Youth Horticulture – Pinecone Critter (5 and under)
- Photography – Family Vacation (15 and under)
- Photography – Pets (15 and under)
- Summer Sidewalk Chalk Competition *Sponsored by Summer’s Home Hardware
Ages 6-10:
- Craft Competition – Pipe Cleaner Superheroes *Sponsored by Len’s Mill Stores*
- Craft Competition – Felt Llama or Alpaca Plushie *Sponsored by Len’s Mill Stores*
- Youth Culinary – Iced Cupcakes (15 and under)
- Youth Culinary – Marshmallow Cow (15 and under)
- Photography – Family Vacation (15 and under)
- Photography – Pets (15 and under)
- Youth Horticulture – Leaf Rubbing
- Summer Sidewalk Chalk Competition *Sponsored by Summer’s Home Hardware
Ages 11-15:
- Craft Competition – Homemade Bird Feeders *Sponsored by Len’s Mill Stores*
- Craft Competition – Lego *Sponsored by Len’s Mill Stores*
- Youth Culinary – Iced Cupcakes (15 and under)
- Youth Culinary – Marshmallow Cow (15 and under)
- Photography – Family Vacation (15 and under)
- Photography – Pets (15 and under)
- Summer Sidewalk Chalk Competition *Sponsored by Summer’s Home Hardware
15+/ All Ages Competitions:
- Weird & Crafty – Wine Glass *Sponsored by Len’s Mill Stores*
- Weird & Crafty – Paint Night Art *Sponsored by Len’s Mill Stores*
- Weird & Crafty – Face Mask *Sponsored by Len’s Mill Stores*
- Weird & Crafty – Pinterest Art *Sponsored by Len’s Mill Stores*
- Visual Arts - Open Art Competition
- Photography – Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Sections – Animals, Birds & Insects
- Photography – Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Sections - Scapes
- Virtual Pet Show (month of August)
SEE A HANDY REMINDER CALENDAR HERE
Help us keep that crafty spirit alive, as we look forward to Fair 2021 when we can all be together in person again.
Please direct any questions, concerns or cries of ‘help I need IT support’ to Competition Coordinators, Robyn & Bridget, at prizebook@westernfairdistrict.com
We look forward to seeing your entries to this year’s virtual Creative Arts Competition!
