A bench show is an indoor exhibit which showcases many different categories. Its purpose is to determine from a group of applicants who has the best in a certain category. Then it displays those exceptional representations of each category in an indoor exhibit.

Categories and links to sign up for bench shows. First place for each sub-category gets prizes!

Fruits, Veggies and Flowers: 
Cut flowers, Potted plants, Floral, Fruits, Vegetables, Junior Entries, and Community Garden.
Rules: 
1: Must be followed exactly
2: See Bench Show General Rules
3: All exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor, otherwise they will be disqualified.  No entries will be accepted which have been grown in any commercial market garden.
4: Exhibitors must supply their own containers and be responsible for same at the end of the show. Fruits and vegetables exhibited on white paper plates.
5: Professional florist and nurseries are excluded.
6: No added foliage unless specified.
7: All exhibits must be outdoor grown, exception of potted plants.
8: A.H.A. judges use Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticultural Shows. View on Alberta Government website. Available also from the Alberta Horticultural Association.
9: Noxious and prohibited noxious weeds are not permitted. For more information see Identification Guide for Alberta Invasive Plants. Available from the AHA.
10: All exhibits must be free from insects and disease.

Hobbies & Handicraft: 
Hobby & novelty work, Stitchery, Quilting, Sewing, and Crocheting & Knitting.
Rules: 
1: See general rules
2: All items to be handmade by exhibitor.
3: All names and identifying features must be covered.
Age Categories: 
Junior 15 and under
Adult 16 and over

Baking: 
Bread, Cookies, Squares, Cakes, Muffins, Loaves, and Junior Baking
Rules: 
1: See general rules
2: All pies must be baked in a foil pan and presented in a large zip lock bag or clear plastic dome.
3: All baking must be presented on a 22 cm white paper plate and in a large zip lock bag
4: Breads and Loaves must be presented in a clear plastic bag to size
5: No commercial entries.

Home Preserves: 
Pickles, Relish, Jams, Sauces, Beverages, 

Photography: 
Landscape, Animal Antics (domestic or wild), Flower or plant, close-up, Character study portrait - human subject, Agriculture theme, Texture (black & white)
Rules: 
1: See general rules
2: All framed or mounted 8 x 10 inches, non edited.
3: All photos can be color or black and white and must have been taken between August 2022 and August 2023.
Age Categories: 
Junior -15 and under
Adult -16 and over

Creative Kids: 
Lego & Models, Poem or Stories, 3D Pen art, Freehand Drawing, Freehand Painting, Diorama Shoe Box
Rules: 
1: See general rules
2: Entries must be done with in the last year.
3: Entries must be labelled with tags provided (no name can be visible)
4: Stories and poems will be judged on content, neatness, grammar and punctuation.  Presented in a protective cover. Original work should be verified by a parent.
5: Only two entries per person in each category.
6:  Lego and Model Kits to be received in a cardboard box to fit
7: 3D Pen Art to be received in a cardboard box to fit
8: Free hand drawings and paintings to be framed or mounted and ready to hang    
Age Categories: 
6 and under    
7 to 11 years
12 to 15 years

The Agra fair parade is coming! Sponsored by Victor Moroz.

Come and see the floats, collect candy, and have a good time at this community event. 

There will be a Kids Bike Parade accompanying the Agra Fair Parade. Decorate your bike for a chance to win prizes in either the 5-10 or 10-16 age categories.

For any parties interested in participating in the parade (kids included), first read through the Parade Package for all rules and regulations.