Contests & Competitions


Details for our Fair Contests and Competitions can be found below including The Early Bird Draw, Pet Show, Baby Show, Yard Display Contest, BAS Life Member Scholarship, Demolition Derby, Fair Book Cover Contest and the Kid’s Stick Horse Competition.

Early Bird Draw

Early Bird Draw

The names of all exhibitors who have submitted their completed entry forms by July 31st will be placed into the Early Bird Draw to be held during the Fair weekend.

Rules of the Draw:
1. To be eligible for this draw, your completed entries must be submitted by July 31st.
2. The names of exhibitors whose entries are received by this date will be entered in the Early Bird Draw.
3. An exhibitors name will be entered only once for this draw, regardless of the number of entries on the form itself.
4. Prize winning names will be drawn by the BAS President in the Administration Office during the Fair weekend.
5. When the names are drawn the entry forms will be checked to confirm that the form was in fact completed and submitted prior to the deadline date (It is understood that some additions and/or deletions are made after the submission of the entry form. The requirement to be eligible for a prize is that no more than 20% can be changed).
6. Prizes will be in the form of a cheque and winners will be notified by phone or email shortly after the fair.


Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $25, 4th: $20, 5th: $15, 6th: $10, 7th: $10, 8th: $10

Sections:

1.

Early Bird Draw

Baby Show

Baby Show

Sunday, September 14th, 2025
12 pm in Memorial Hall
Sponsored by The Binbrook Agricultural Society

Chairperson: Maren Nimec (905) 692-1588

Registration: Registration the day of the show at Memorial Hall from 11 am - 11:45 am.

Sections:

1.

Girls and Boys 0-3 months

Most hair and least hair

2.

Girls and Boys 4-6 months

Longest fingers and longest toes

3.

Girls and Boys 7-9 months

Chubbiest cheeks and curliest hair

4.

Girls and Boys 10-12 months

Best dancer and best smile

5.

Chip Off the old Block

For all ages registered in sections 1-4 and multiples.

**Babies will be judged with a parent based on being most alike in dress and appearance.

6.

Multiples 0-12 Months

**Most alike in dress, appearance and cohesiveness.

In the case of identical vs fraternal multiples we may have more than one winner.

7.

Most Creative Halloween Costume - All Babies 0-12mo

Girls, boys and multiples.

Stick Horse Competition
BAS Scholarship Award

BAS Life Member Scholarship
Established 2009

This scholarship has been established by the Life Members of the Binbrook Agricultural Society to recognize individuals who exemplify exceptional volunteer and community citizenship. Each year one $500 scholarship will be awarded to the student based on the following standards:

Criteria:
1. A letter from the applicant (350 words) explaining why they should receive the scholarship.
2. A letter of reference from someone outside of the BAS.
3. Completed application form.
4. Enrolling in a Canadian Post-Secondary institute.
5. Enrolling in an accredited full time program leading to a degree, certificate, or diploma.
6. Active volunteer with the Binbrook Agricultural Society.
7. Active in other extracurricular & community activities.

  • Applicants may be requested for an interview as part of the selection process.
  • This scholarship may only be awarded once per student.
  • Recipients must provide proof of enrolment in a Canadian Post-Secondary institute in order to claim their award.
  • Recipient will be determined by the Scholarship committee.
  • Scholarship to be awarded at the Annual Appreciation & Awards Night in November.
  • Applications available at the Fair office or on the website: www.binbrookfair.org
  • Application Deadline is Friday September 5th.


Application available here: ScholarshipApplication

Demolition Derby


DEMO DERBY

Friday, September 12th and Saturday, September 13th.

For Information call Fair Office 905-692-4003

Please Note:
For registration and details please contact I am Demolition for registration information


Fair Book Cover Contest


FAIR BOOK COVER CONTEST

Congratulations to our Contest winners!

Noelle Smit of Binbrook for the 2025 Prize Book Cover
Eritia Smit of Binbrook for the 2025 Fair Flyer Cover.

Help design the cover for the NEXT Binbrook Fair; win a prize and be proudly represented in your community!

Prizes: 1 $50, 2 $25, 3 $10, all other entries will receive $5.

RULES:

1. The 2026 Binbrook Fair theme is "Rooted in Fun, Growing for Tomorrow".
2. Entries must be submitted on 17” high x 11” wide size paper. Please be aware of size specification.
3. Entries may be in colour or black and white.
4. Text titles are optional and will be overlaid afterwards if not included. If you choose to include text titles the following must be on the submission: Dates – September 18th, 19th, 20th, 2026 along with the 173rd Binbrook Fair and the theme of, "Rooted in Fun, Growing for Tomorrow”. For examples of past covers visit www.binbrookfair.org and click on cover contest.
5. Any format or type is acceptable, but it must be artwork of your own creation.
6. Creating a matching watermark for the back cover is optional.
7. All submissions will become the property of the BAS, for use only in promoting the 2026 Fair.
8. The deadline for entries is 2pm on September 30th. Please drop off submissions to the Fair Office during business hours.
9. Winner will be announced at the Annual Volunteer Appreciation & Awards Dinner in November.

….a few previous covers are below…. many more are in the office if you have questions…