The Floyd County Homecoming and Harvest Festival, featuring the County Fair, was created as an extension of the celebration of the County’s 175 years. The first year was deemed a success and the fourth year is here. The name has been shortened to the Floyd County Harvest Festival and County Fair but the purpose remains the same. The goal is to highlight Floyd’s agriculture, both past and present, to recognize our history and provide an opportunity for residents, visitors and family that have moved away to gather.
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· Activities in Town of Floyd
The festival committee extends a welcome to you and hope that you will enjoy a delightful day in Floyd County.
ABSOLUTELY NO PETS
NO WEAPONS
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NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Parking will be in and around town - additional parking areas to be announced
County Fair
EXHIBITORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO READ THE GENERAL RULES AND THE
DEPARTMENTAL RULES.
1. Every exhibitor, concessionaire, employee, or any other person having business on the grounds is required to abide by these rules and regulations or any other rules and regulations that may be formulated by Festival Management. Festival Management reserves for itself the sole and absolute right to construe its rules and regulations, and arbitrarily determine and settle all matters and differences in regard there to.
2. Festival Management reserves the right to extend an invitation to exhibit and the right to refuse an exhibitor or concessionaire without giving reason for such action.
3. All protests must be in writing, must plainly state the complaint, be accompanied by a fee of $25 which shall be forfeited to the fair in case protest is not sustained, and must be delivered to Festival Management within twelve (12) hours after the cause of protest.
4. The exhibitor or concessionaire assumes all risks of damage or loss, either to person or property for all and every cause whatsoever, including fire, the elements, violation of the law, negligence either on the part of the Festival, its officers, servants, agents, or employees, or other person or persons; and it is further expressly understood and agreed between the exhibitor or concessionaire and Festival Management, that the Festival incurs no liability or obligation to the exhibitor or concessionaire other than to permit the exhibitor or concessionaire to utilize the grounds of the Festival.
5. Competition is generally open to the world unless otherwise stated in departmental rules. Certain departments are limited and this also will be stated in departmental rules.
6. Exhibitors and concessionaires who participate in the Festival must have a signed contract on file with the Festival Management or if they exhibit their crafts, farm products, and machinery, they must have these items entered according to the rules and regulations for the department in which they are participating. Individual entries are limited to one per class. No one item may be entered in more than one class.
7. Exhibits must be delivered to; EXHIBIT HALL LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED. All exhibits must be removed according to departmental rules unless arrangements are made in writing before the opening of the Fair and agreed to by Festival Management.
8. The Festival Management will contract judges for all departments. The Festival reserves the right to substitute judges if necessary.
9. Judges are instructed to award first, second, and third places in all classes with three or more entries.
10. The judge's decision is final!
11. Any exhibitor who interferes with the judging will be promptly excluded from competition; afterwards, the premium or premiums awarded to this individual will be withheld.
12. Festival Management reserves the right to reject any exhibit which does not reflect merit and which would not be a credit to both the exhibitor and the Festival. Also, the right is reserved to reject any exhibit which is deemed objectionable or unsuited for public exhibit.
13. All exhibits are accepted conditionally pending inspection of the article or animal to be exhibited. Any article or animal which proves to be misrepresented or falsely classed will be rejected and the right of the exhibitor to further participate in the Festival will be denied.
14. No exhibits may be removed from the Exhibit Area prior to 4:30 on Saturday, September 11, 2010. Any exhibits removed prior to checkout time on Saturday, September 10, 2010 will forfeit any premium money won and ribbons earned. Exit of exhibits will begin on Saturday, September 10, 2010 at 4:30. All exhibits must be removed by 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2010.
Goods become property of Festival Management after that time.
15. In all competitions, ribbons will be awarded according to the quality and prize money paid accordingly.
16. An exhibitor will not be allowed to have more than one entry per class.
17. No professional will be allowed to exhibit. A professional is anyone receiving substantial or/and regular income from the sale of their baked goods, handicrafts, photography, etc.
18. Youth I (ages 13 and under) and Youth II (ages 14 to 19) may exhibit in the appropriate age division or in the adult age division; however, they may not exhibit in the same class in both age divisions.
19. In all classes, there must be at least two entries to constitute competition and these entries must be made by different individuals. At the discretion of Festival Management, a class with only one entry may be allowed to show and will be awarded second place money and ribbon.
20. Premiums will be paid as soon after the fair as it is possible to audit the books.
21. In paying premiums, no evidence of awards shall be recognized except the entry book properly signed by the superintendent and judge, and not from the ribbons attached to the exhibit. Ribbons sometimes become misplaced.
22. It is understood that if weather conditions are such that Festival Management cannot pay their premiums in full, the exhibitors agree to accept such a proportion of the premiums as Festival Management finds they are able to pay and such payment shall be considered in full settlement of whatever premiums are due.
23. Festival Management will involve police, guards, and traffic coordinators and will take every precaution for the safety of the visitors, concessionaires, and exhibitors, but assumes no liability for personal injury, or loss, or damage to any property of the exhibitor, visitor, or concessionaire, etc. due to theft, fire, tornado, weather conditions, or other causes.
25. The Harvest Festival and County Fair will absolutely not issue pass-out checks, rain checks, or refunds on tickets or ticket exchanges.
26. No person will be allowed to distribute advertising matter on the grounds except from the contracted businesses. The tacking or posting of advertisements, bills, cards, etc., other than within the space occupied by exhibitor is strictly prohibited.
27. Distribution of hand bills, fliers, heralds, etc., will not be permitted under any circumstances. Anyone violating this rule is liable to a fine or expulsion from the grounds or both.
28. Due to space limitations, all exhibits may not be available for public viewing. Festival Management will make every attempt to display all exhibits.
Premium Key for Classes 001- 199
First Place $3.00 Second Place $2.00 Third Place $1.00
FARM PRODUCTS RULES AND REGULATIONS
Classes 001 through 020
(GARDEN PRODUCE)
1. All farm products (garden produce) will be received between the hours of 4 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on September 10, 2010.
2. All farm products must be grown by the exhibitor between September 2008 and 2009 Festival registration.
3. Only one entry per class is permitted.
4. Entries must be correctly labeled, including the variety name. They must be placed in substantial containers (no paper plates or plastic bags, please).
5. No farm products will be returned unless exhibitor makes a request at time of entry.
6. All perishable items will be kept on display until they begin to deteriorate. At this time, they will be disposed of at the discretion of Festival Management.
7. Garden baskets are judged by quality, number of vegetables, freedom of injury, appearance, and a balance of leafy/root vegetables.
8. Entries calling for a precise number of produce will be disqualified if minimum number is not met.
Read the General Rules and Regulations carefully.
HOMEMAKING, HORTICULTURE, HANDICRAFT, ART, AND
PHOTOGRAPHY RULES AND REGULATIONS
(Classes 021 through 199)
1. All exhibits will be received at the Paul C. Webb Youth Center between the hours of 4 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on September 10, 2010.
2. Exhibitor Entry Forms must be filled out as completely as possible by exhibitor before turning in exhibits at the registration table. Make sure all entries are listed on entry form and that exhibits are in the correct classes.
3. No exhibits may be removed from the Exhibit Area prior to 4:30 p.m. September 10, 2010. Any exhibits removed prior to checkout time on September 10, 2010 will forfeit any premium money won and ribbons earned. Exit of exhibits will begin at 4:30 p.m. September 10, 2010. All exhibits must be removed by 6 p.m. on September 11, 2010. Goods become property of Festival Management after that time.
4. All canned goods must be in standard canning jars (cannot be recycled commercial jar: i.e. mayonnaise , spaghetti sauce) and must have been canned between September 2009 and 2010 Fair registration. Rings must be on jars. Rusty lids are not to be used. No food coloring allowed. Jars must be labeled on the bottom as to contents and date canned. Entries may be opened and tasted by the judges.
5. All candy and baked goods must be on plastic, styrofoam, or foil plates (no paper plates please). Rules require entire cake to be exhibited except where noted in class listings for judging. No mix cakes are allowed unless specified in class.
6. All food items should be accompanied with the recipe printed on a 3" x 5" card. By entering a food item, exhibitor gives Festival Management the right to publish recipe with exhibitor name and city. Recipe becomes property of the Festival. (Please note if recipe is copyrighted)
7. All clothing must be accompanied by hanger.
8. No art or photos in frames or under glass.
9. All Homemaking and Handicraft items must have been made between September 2009 and 2010 Fair registration except where noted.
10. Exhibitors may enter only one item per class
11. All perishable items will be kept on exhibit until they begin to deteriorate. At this time, they will be disposed of at the discretion of the Festival Management. Perishable items, including flowers, may be replaced with like items once by the exhibitor during the fair.
12. No professional will be allowed to exhibit. A professional is anyone receiving substantial or/and regular income from the sale of their baked goods, handicrafts, photography, etc.
13. Youth I (ages 13 and under) and Youth II (ages 14 to 19) may exhibit in the appropriate age division or in the adult age division; however, they may not exhibit in the same class in both age divisions.
14. READ all the General Rules and Regulations CAREFULLY.
GARDEN PRODUCE EXHIBITS
These exhibits will be received between the hours of 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
on Friday, September 10, 2010
1. All exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor.
2. All rules applying to Garden Produce under General Rules and Regulations will apply.
3. An individual may enter as many classes as they wish in the division, but can enter only one item per class.
4. Amateurs only!
Standards for Garden Produce:
Vegetables and fruit should be in the best "eating stage" for the local market. Exhibits should be of the same variety and typical of that variety, uniformity of size and color, and free from disease and insect damage.
Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
001 Fresh Fruit Apples (4) 002 Fresh Fruit Misc Fruit (at least ½ pt small of large fruit)
003 Fresh Fruit Tomatoes, Cherry (6) 004 Fresh Fruit Tomatoes, Red (4)
005 Fresh Fruit Tomatoes, Yellow (4)
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Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
006 Fresh Vegetable Beans -String (8) 007 Fresh Vegetable Beets (6 in a bunch)
008 Fresh Vegetable Broccoli (1 bunch) 009 Fresh Vegetable Cabbage (1 head)
010 Fresh Vegetable Carrots (6) 011 Fresh Vegetable Cauliflower (1 head)
012 Fresh Vegetable Cucumbers (3) 013 Fresh Vegetable Garden Basket variety of 5 vegs)
014 Fresh Vegetable Onions, (4) 015 Fresh Vegetable Peppers, (3)
016 Fresh Vegetable Potatoes, (4) 017 Fresh Vegetable Squash, Yellow Summer (2)
018 Fresh Vegetable Squash, Zucchini (2) 019 Fresh Vegetable Most Unusual Vegetable
020 Fresh Vegetable Misc., any vegetable not listed
FOOD EXHIBITS
These exhibits will be received between the hours 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, September 10, 2010
1. All canned products, preserves, or pickles must be in clear glass, mason, tempered, canning jars and properly labeled. Vegetables, fruits and juices must be in PINT or QUART clear canning jars. (No mayonnaise jars, etc., will receive awards.)
2. Jellies, jams, and preserves must be in clear standard pint jars, half-pint jars/jelly jars, or four ounce jelly jars.
3. When self-seal lids are used, rings should be on jars.
4. Any jar may be opened at the discretion of the judges.
5. All canned food should be properly sealed.
6. Only one entry can be made by any individual in each class.
7. All food items must be accompanied with the recipe printed or typed on a 3" x 5" card. By entering a food item, exhibitor gives Fair Management a right to publish recipe with exhibitor name and city. (Please note if recipe is copyrighted) Recipe becomes property of the Fair.
8. All rules applying to canned and baked goods under the General Rules and Regulations will apply.
9. Amateurs only!
Standards for Vegetables and Fruits:
Natural fruit or vegetable color; syrup or liquid clear; tender; characteristic flavor. Well ripened but not overripe; graded and sorted size.
Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
021 Canned Fruit Apples 022 Canned Fruit Berries
023 Canned Fruit Peaches 024 Canned Fruit Tomatoes
025 Canned Fruit Misc Canned Fruit 026 Canned Vegetable Beets
027 Canned Veg. Beans 028 Canned Vegetable Carrots, sliced
029 Canned Veg. Corn 030 Canned Vegetable Green Beans
031 Canned Veg. Greens 032 Canned Vegetable Mixed Vegetables
033 Canned Veg. Salsa 034 Canned Vegetable Squash, sliced
035 Canned Veg. Misc. Canned Vegetable
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Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
036 Breads Quick Bread 037 Breads Yeast Bread
038 Breads Bread Machine Item
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Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
065 Preserves Apple Butter 066 Preserves Berry (other than strawberry)
067 Preserves Strawberry 068 Preserves Mixed Fruit (combination of two or more fruits/berries)
069 Preserves Misc., any not listed above
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Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
070 Pickles Bread and Butter 071 Pickles Chow Chow
072 Pickles Dill 073 Pickles Sweet Cucumber
074 Pickles Mixed Vegetable Pickles 075 Pickles Green Tomato Pickle (no cucumber)
076 Pickles Watermelon Rind 077 Pickles Misc., any pickles not listed above
HORTICULTURE EXHIBITS
These exhibits will be received between the hours 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.on Friday, September 10, 2010
1. The horticulture events may be entered by any non-professional flower grower or designer.
2. Exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor.
3. All rules applying to Horticulture under the General Rules and Regulations will apply.
4. Exhibits should be labeled as to name of variety.
5. An individual may enter as many classes as they wish in the division, but can enter only one item per class.
6. Amateurs only!
7. Standards for plants and flowers: Healthy and free of disease and insects; freshness; size and uniformity for the variety; color; good foliage; and maturity.
Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
099 Dried Flowers Decorated Vine Wreath100 Dried Flowers Dried Flower Arrange -ment
101 Dried Flowers Dried Flower Wreath
NEEDLEWORK EXHIBITS
These exhibits will be received between the hours of 4 pm and 7 pm on Friday, September 10, 2010
1. Exhibits must have been made by exhibitor between September 2008 and date of 2009 Fair.
2. All rules applying to needlework under General Rules and Regulations will apply.
3. An individual may enter as many classes as they wish in the division, but can enter only one item per class.
4. Frames with plexiglass acceptable for embroidery and cross-stitch. NO GLASS.
5. Amateurs only! STANDARDS FOR NEEDLEWORK: Design suitable to materials;pleasing and interesting; good color combination; workmanship; neatness; durability; and originality.
Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
102 Crocheting Afghan 103 Crocheting Dollies
104 Crocheting Infant’s Set 105 Crocheting Table Linens
106 Crocheting Misc. crocheted item
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Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
107 Knitting Afghan 108 Knitting Infant’s Set
109 Knitting Sweater, Adult 110 Knitting Sweater, Child
111 Knitting Miscellaneous
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Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description 112 Cross-Stitch Baby Item 113 Cross-Stitch Christmas Item
114 Cross-Stitch Wall Hanging (unframed, 115 Cross-Stitch Afghan
but finished)
116 Cross-Stitch Beaded Items 117 Cross-Stitch Miscellaneous
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Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description 124 Machine Skirt, dress, jumper, 125 Machine Embroidery Children’s item Embroidery
126 Machine Holiday Ornament 127 Machine Embroidery Table Linen (basket Embroidery cloth, etc.) liner, napkins , table
128 Machine Original Design 129 Machine Embroidery Miscellaneous Ma Embroidery chine Embroidery _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description 136 Quilt Pieced 137 Quilt Wall Hanging
138 Quilt Machine Embroidery / cross stitch
139a Quilt Miscellaneous Quilt
CRAFT EXHIBITS
These exhibits will be received between the hours of 4 pm and 7 pm on Friday, September 10, 2010
1. Exhibits must have been made by exhibitor between September 2007 and date of 2008 Fair.
2. All rules applying to handicrafts under the General Rules and Regulation will apply.
3. An individual may enter as many classes as they wish in the division, but can enter only one item per class.
4. No art in frames or under glass. Sturdy plastic over matt board acceptable.
5. Amateurs only! No personal cards or business cards allowed.
145 Handicraft Item made from recycled 146 Handicraft Jewelry
materials
147 Handicraft Miscellaneous Handicraft 148 Handicraft For Seniors Only (Age 65+)
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Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
149 Home Craft Ink Stamped Item 150 Home Craft Fabric Painting
151 Home Craft Hooked Rugs 152 Home Craft Decorative Painting
153 Home Craft Candle 154 Home Craft Basket
155 Home Craft Miscellaneous Handicraft 156 Home Craft For Seniors Only (Age 65+)
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Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
157 Holiday Decorations Christmas 158 Holiday Decorations Door Decoration (other than wreath)
159 Holiday Decorations Hanukkah 160 Holiday Decorations Kwanza
161 Holiday Decorations Fall (Halloween, 162 Holiday Decorations Holiday other than Thanksgiving) those above
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167 Woodworking Woodcraft, Misc 168 Woodworking Wood Turning
169 Woodworking Kitchen Utensil (bowl, spoons, etc.)
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Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
170 Ceramics/Clay Figurine 171 Ceramics/Clay Hand Built Item
172 Ceramics/Clay Wheel Thrown Item 173 Ceramics/Clay Miscellaneous
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PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITS
These exhibits will be received between the hours of 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, September 10, 2010
1. All photography (including youth photography) must be the work of the exhibitor, including the composition determination, set up, and photographing.
2. Exhibits must have been made by exhibitor between September 20, 2008 and date of 2009 Fair.
3. Photographs must be 8”x10" or 8.5” X11", color or black and white, with no mating and/or color borders except for the while border where the picture ends and the photographic paper starts. Black and white photos may be submitted in all categories
4. All photography entries must be mounted on an 11" X 14" black foam core board. Un-mounted photographs will not be accepted. NO frames and no glass. Pictures in frames and/or glass will not be accepted. If a photo falls off its backing before the judging, it will be disqualified Foam core backing boards will be available locally from Bell Gallery, 112 N. Locust Street, Floyd, for $1.50 each.
5. An individual may enter as many classes as they wish in the division, but can enter only one item per class. AMATEURS ONLY!
193 Photography People at play/sports
YOUTH CLUB EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS
Exhibit may be entered by 4-H Club, vocational club or scout troop. Exhibits will be judged on the design and educational content and needs to address theme of CHARACTER COUNTS IN FLOYD. SIZE; tabletop exhibit, maximum size of 36” wide by 24” deep.
LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS
For various reasons there will be no livestock show this year.
Agricultural Olympics
Sign Up: 11:30 am
Contest: 12:00 noon
Rules:
1. Teams are made up of 3 people ages 9 and up. Adults and youth may be on the same team. Open to everyone!
2. Teams must pick a name for the entry form
3. Milk products will be consumed by at least two members so please make sure at least two members of your team can consume milk products.
4. This is intended to be a fun event where competition is minimal and fun abounds. Please help us keep it in this spirit.
5. Decision of the judges is final.
Contest event order:
1. Milk Chugging – new washed calf bottles will be used. Only one team member will participate in the chugging but the others are encouraged to cheer their contestant on. The team whose member chugs the most milk in 2 minutes wins.
2. Hog Calling – the team can choose to have one, two or all members participate in this event. Be inventive. Costumes are great and even a little skit for this event will make it lots of fun. Creativity does count. Judges will determine the winners
3. Cheese Eating – one member will be given a slice of American cheese. A picture of something will be shown to all and the team member is asked to bite parts of the cheese away leaving the uneaten part in the shape of the picture. The best sculpture wins as determined by the judges
4. Hay Bale Stacking – a stack of 12 bales of hay will be on one end of the show area. Team members must move the entire stack beyond a marked line, restack the bales and all members must be on the stack without anyone touching the ground when time is called. The team with the fastest time wins. If the stack falls before the entire team is off the ground you must restack the bales and try again.
Points for each event will be combined to determine the winning team.
1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place
(4pts) (3pts) (2pts) (1pt)
Vendors Product
McCabe Coolidge & Pottery
Betty R. Blackwell Longaberger Consultant
Farm Bureau Women Produce
Kathy Dulaney & Baskets
Barbara VonClaprede Jams/Baked Goods
Laurel Lee Local News
Greens Garage & Fresh Produce
DeDe McGrath Doll Clothes
Sweetwater Bakery & Artisan Breads
Quilters of Floyd & Quilting
Floyd Community and
Wellness Center Info and Children’s activity
& = Heritage Artisan
INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
DAY’S EVENTS
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10:00 |
Festival Begins |
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10 - 11 |
Apple Pie Contest Entry |
Rec. Field Exhibit Barn |
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10 - 4 |
Arts Demonstrations |
Floyd Country Store |
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10:10 |
Tractor & Band Parade |
Recreational Field |
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10 –4 |
Youth & Adult Fair Exhibits |
Rec. Field Exhibit Barn |
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10—4 |
Vendors & Exhibits |
Rec. Field |
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Food Concession |
Rec. Field Floyd County 4-H |
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Antique Tractors |
Rec. Field: Left Field |
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Tatting & Quilting |
Rec. Field Exhibit Barn |
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Children’s Activities |
Rec. Field; Right Field |
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Music Rec. |
Rec. Field; Right Field |
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Farm Bureau Heritage |
Rec. Field |
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11:30 |
Apple Pie Contest Judging |
Rec. Field Exhibit Barn |
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Youth Tractor Pull |
Rec. Field; Right Field |
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Dunkin’ Booth |
Rec. Field; Right Field |
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12:00 |
Agricultural Olympics |
Rec. Field; Right Field |
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2:00 |
Apple Pie Contest Awards |
Rec. Field Exhibit Barn |
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3:30 |
Quilt Drawing |
Rec. Field; Picnic Pavilion |
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4:00 |
Close of Festival |
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