
2026 Fair Placings
ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JULY 24TH, 2026
DROP OFF FOR ENTRIES IN THIS DEPARTMENT THURSDAY AUGUST 6TH FROM 11:00AM – 6:00PM
CONVENOR: Ashley Whitcroft
ENTRY CLOSING DATE: Friday, July 24
EXHIBIT ARRIVAL DATE: Thursday, August 6 between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Entries brought after this time cannot be judged.
ENTRY FEE: Sections A, B, D $0.50. Section C (Adults) $1.00
PRIZE MONEY: 1ST – $5, 2ND – $4, 3RD – $3
Rosettes: Best in Section
SPECIAL AWARDS: First place in each Section (A, B, C, D) – $25 gift certificate donated by City of Chilliwack Engineering Department (Environmental Services)
PLEASE NOTE:
- Only one entry per class is permitted.
- You must present your claim tag to collect your exhibit and prize money, which will be released Sunday, August 9 at 5 p.m. After Sunday, items will be available in the Fair Office 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Thursday, August 13. The office will not be staffed after this date. See instructions in Rules, page 2.
Definitions
- Upcycled clothing is the transformation of a piece of second-hand or thrifted clothing or fabric into a new item of clothing. A photo of the pre-transformation items must be included with each entry.
- Upcycled décor or art is the transformation of a second-hand or thrifted item into a new item of household décor or art. A photo of the pre-transformation items must be included with each entry.
- Repurposing is using an item for a purpose other than what it is commonly used for. An example is using an old bleach bottle as a scoop by cutting off the base. A photo of the original use of the item can be included with an entry, but is not required.
Rules
- All work must be the work of the exhibitor.
- All work must be completed after August 2025.
- No article previously competing in a Chilliwack Fair class will be accepted.
- All exhibitors of valuable items must have proper insurance to cover any loss or damage. See Notice to Exhibitors.
- Prizes awarded are at judge’s discretion.
Classes:
Section A: Children (Age 12 and under)
1. Upcycled Clothing
2. Upcycled Decor or Art
3. Repurposed Item
4. Recycled Art Craft
Section B: Teens (Age 13 to 18)
5. Upcycled Clothing
6. Upcycled Decor or Art
7. Upcycled Scarecrow
8. Repurposed Item
Section C: Adults (Age 19+)
9. Upcycled Clothing
10. Upcycled Decor or Art
11. Upcycled Scarecrow
12. Repurposed Item
Section D: People with diverse abilities (open to any person with neurodivergent, cognitive or physical support needs)
13. Upcycled Clothing
14. Upcycled Decor or Art
15. Upcycled Scarecrow
16. Repurposed Item
