floral hall premium book 2016

FLORAL HALL EXHIBITOR’S HANDBOOK
CALEDONIA COUNTY FAIR
LYNDONVILLE, VT
Superintendent:
Assistant:
Kathy Stetson
626-5089
Any questions call between 9am and 9pm
If no answer, please leave message
Email: kmstetson17@hotmail.com
Linda Broome
274-8901
RULES & REGULATIONS
All exhibits must be entered on: SUNDAY, August 21 from 12pm to 8pm,
MONDAY, August 22 from 12pm to 8pm
### PERISHABLES SHOULD BE ENTERED ON Monday August 22nd ###
It is encouraged that exhibitors with non-perishable only exhibits bring them in on SUNDAY!!!
~~~JUDGING WILL BE DONE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 23rd~~~
ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE PICKED UP ON MONDAY, AUGUST 29th
FROM NOON TO 7PM
A watchman will be on duty at night to guard the building and its contents. The Fair
Association will not be responsible for anything left in Floral Hall.
Articles will be judged on color, design, appropriateness and workmanship.
The exhibitor must make all articles.
Only one entry is allowed per person in each class.
*A working telephone number must be submitted for each entrant. *
All exhibits should be clean and unstained, suitable for exhibition.
Management reserves the right to refuse any entry.
*Premiums may be picked up Thursday, August 25th after 12pm in Floral Hall if you are at
the fair. No passes will be given.*
Previously submitted articles winning a cash premium will not be accepted for
exhibition.
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BASEBALL!
AMERICA'S GAME!
FANCY WORK
ALL AFGHANS AND QUILTS SHOULD MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE SECTION ENTERED OR IT WILL NOT BE JUDGED IN THAT
SECTION
Section 1 – Afghans (King & Queen)
1. Crocheted 2. Knitted 3. Woven 4. Other Variety
PREMIUMS: $8.00; $6.00; $4.00
Section 1A – Afghans (Full & Twin)
PREMIUMS: $6.00; $4.00; $2.00
Section 1B – Afghans (Baby & Lap Throws)
PREMIUMS: $4.00; $2.00; $1.00
Section 2-Bedspreads
1. Crocheted
2. Knitted
3. Applique
4. Other Variety
PREMIUMS: $10.00, $8.00, $6.00 for King & Queen
$8.00, $6.00, $4.00 for Full & Twin
$4.00, $3.00 $2.00
for Baby
Section 3 – Quilts
A) Hand quilted
PREMIUMS: $30.00, $20.00, $10.00
$20.00, $10.00, $5.00
For King & Queen
For Full & Twin
B) Machine Pieced; Tacked, Tied or Machine Quilted
PREMIUMS: $20.00, $15.00, $10.00 For King & Queen
$15.00, $10.00, $5.00
For Full & Twin
C) Appliqué
PREMIUMS: $15.00, $10.00, $5.00
$10.00, $7.00, $4.00
D) Baby Quilt (All Varieties)
PREMIUMS: $5.00, $3.00, $2.00
For King & Queen
For Full & Twin
For Any Size
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BABY…45X45”
TWIN…68X86”
FULL…80X86”
QUEEN…84X96”
KING…102X96”
E) Throws (All Varieties)
PREMIUMS: $5.00, $3.00, $2.00
For Any Size
Section 4 – Tablecloths
1. Embroidered
2. Cut work
3. Crocheted
4. Other Variety
PREMIUMS: $8.00, $6.00, $4.00 for Large (48” diameter or 48” x 48” and over)
$5.00, $3.00, $2.00 for Small (47”diameter or 47” x 47’ and under)
Section 5– Pillowcases (All Varieties)
PREMIUMS: $5.00, $3.00, $2.00
Section 6 – Centerpieces & Doilies
1. Embroidered
2. Cut work
3. Crocheted
4. Tatted
5. Woven
6. Other Variety
PREMIUMS: $8.00, $6.00, $4.00
for 20” & over diameter…large
$5.00, $3.00, $2.00
for 8-20” diameter…medium
$3.00, $2.00, $1.00
for under 8” diameter…small
Section 7 – Rugs
1. Braided
2. Other Variety
PREMIUMS: $15.00, $12.00, $10.00 over six feet…large
$12.00, $10.00, $8.00 four – six feet…medium
$5.00, $3.00, $2.00
for latch hooked and rugs (under four foot)
Section 8-Hooked Rugs (Fine & Primitive)
This section is co-sponsored by Sue Longchamps of the Burke Hollow Rug Room
Miniatures (punch hooking) 2. Small (mug rugs to small mats…8x10”), pillows
PREMIUMS: $6.00, $4.00, $2.00
3 .Wall Hangings-framed, matted or freehanging: a) medium-(2x3’ & under) b) large (3x4’
& over)
PREMIUMS: $12.00, $9.00, $6.00
4. Floor Rugs: a) fine shaded b) wide cut
PREMIUMS: $15.00, $12.00, $10.00 6x8’ and over
$12.00, $10.00. $8.00 3x4’ to 5x6’
$8.00, $5.00, $3.00
2x3’ and smaller
BEST IN SHOW: Section 8; (Judges Choice) $10.
Section 9 – Pillows
1. Quilted (machine or hand) 2. Other Variety
PREMIUMS: $5.00, $3.00, $2.00
Section 10 –Table Runners, Scarves and Placemats (set of 4); (All Varieties)
PREMIUMS: $5.00, $3.00, $2.00
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Section 11 – Wall Hangings
PREMIUMS: $8.00, $6.00, $4.00 Fancy Work (sewn, needlework, etc.)
Section 12 – Stuffed Toys – Individual or Set
PREMIUMS: $8.00, $5.00, $3.00 Large (12” and over)
$4.00, $3.00, $2.00 Small (11.5” and under)
Section 13 – Doll’s & Doll’s clothes (group of 3 ensemble)
1. Crocheted
2. Knitted
3. Sewn
PREMIUMS: $8.00, $6.00, $4.00 Large Dolls (12” and over )
$5.00, $3.00, $2.00 Small Dolls (11.5” and under)
$4.00, $3.00, $2.00 Large Doll’s Clothes (for 12” dolls & over)
$3.00, $2.00, $1.00 Small Doll’s Clothes (for 11.5” dolls & under)
Section 14 – Knit or Crocheted Adult Sweaters
PREMIUMS: $16.00, $12.00, $8.00
***Machine Made Not Allowed***
Cardigan or Pullover
Section 15 – Knit or Crocheted Child’s Sweater
PREMIUMS: $8.00, $6.00, $4.00
Section 16 – Knit or Crocheted Vests
PREMIUMS: $7.00, $4.00, $3.00
Any Size
***Machine Made Not Allowed***
Cardigan or Pullover
***Machine Made Not Allowed***
Section 17 – Bags, Totes, & Novelty Items
PREMIUMS: $4.00, $3.00, $2.00 Large
$3.00, $2.00, $1.00
Small
Section 18 – Knit, Crocheted or Sewn: Hats, Mittens, Socks, Scarves, Cowls (any size)
***Machine Made Not Allowed***
PREMIUMS: $5.00, $3.00, $2.00 Adult
$3.00, $2.00, $1.00 Child
Section 19 – Knit or Crocheted Adult Hat, Mitten or Scarf Set
Allowed***
(should include 2 of 3 items)
PREMIUMS: $10.00, $6.00, $4.00
***Machine Made Not
Section 20- Knit or Crocheted Child’s Hat, Mitten or Scarf Set
(should include 2 of 3 items)
PREMIUMS: $8.00, $5.00, $3.00
***Machine Made Not Allowed***
Section 21 – Baby Sweaters & Sets
PREMIUMS: $8.00, $6.00, $4.00
Section 22 – Sewing
1. Men’s Wear
2. Lady’s Wear
3. Children’s Wear
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4. Infant’s Wear
PREMIUMS: $10.00, $8.00, $6.00
$5.00, $3.00, $2.00
Adult
Childrens & Infants
Section 23– Needlework(Cross stitch, Embroidery, Needlepoint, Crewel)
PREMIUMS: $8.00, $6.00, $4.00 Large - 8” x 10” and up
$5.00, $3.00, $2.00 Small - 5” x 7” and under
Section 24 – Potholders (Pair)
1. Knit
2. Crochet 3. Sewn 4. Other
PREMIUMS: $4.00, $2.00, $1.00
Section 25-Hand Spun Skeins
Identify material used,(animal or plant)
Skeins must be hand spun by exhibitor
Each hand spun skein must contain a minimum of 1oz of fiber and be 1 ½ to 2 yards in
circumference, wound neatly and tied in at least 2 places.
Yarn may be single or plied
Skeins will be judged on consistency of spinning and plying, appropriate hand and
overall quality
Each entry must be accompanied by a 3X5 card, folded in half and taped closed. On
the inside, PRINT CLEARLY: Entrants name, Address and Telephone number.
Materials used: 1) Wool 2) Exotic(other animal) 3) Other [non-animal material]
Plies: A) sport B) worsted C) bulky
PREMIUMS: $5.00, $3.00, $2.00
The Northeast Handspinners Association is sponsoring a $25.00 prize for the
overall best skein. Awarded by them.
If an item is in for judging, it cannot be taken out of the exhibit hall until the
end of the fair without special permission from the superintendent of Floral
Hall.
PREMIUM: a reward or recompense for a particular act.
Arts and Crafts
(No Kits)
Entries in Sections 1 & 2 should be based on subject matter.
Categories are: People, Places & Things.
ITEMS ENTERED IN SECTIONS (1) AND (2) SHOULD BE FRAMED
AND SUITABLE FOR HANGING, WITH A WIRE HANGER
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Any professional entries will be judged separtly from the amateur
entries.
Section 1 – Pictures – Canvas or Paper
1. Oil
2. Water Color 3. Pastels 4. Pencil or Ink 5. Other Media
PREMIUMS: $10.00, $8.00, $6.00
$7.00, $5.00, $3.00
$5.00, $3.00, $2.00
6. Acrylics
Large – 20” x 16” and up (canvas size)
Medium- 12” x 14” and up (canvas size)
Small – 5” x 7” and under (canvas size)
Section 2– Photos – Color; Black & White or Collage
PREMIUMS: $10.00, $8.00, $6.00 Large – 8” x 10” and up (photo size)
$5.00, $4.00, $3.00 Small – 5” x 7” and under (photo size)
Section 3 – Carvings
$10.00, $8.00, $6.00 Small Grouped (no more than 6)
$3.00, $2.00, $1.00 Small Single
Section 4 – Wooden Items (All Varieties)
PREMIUMS: $10.00, $8.00, $6.00 Large
$5.00, $3.00, $2.00 Small
This section sponsored by NEK Basket Supply, East Burke, VT
Section 5 – Basketry
Beginner: including, but not limited to a simple style basket using a wooden or woven base,
start & stop or continuous weaving and finished using flat oval or flat reed. The shape of the
basket should follow the natural shape of the base.
PREMIUMS: SMALL (8” DIAMETER & UNDER): $10.00, $6.00, $4.00
LARGE (8” DIAMETER & OVER): $15.00, $9.00, $6.00
Intermediate/Advanced: including, but not limited to a basket demonstrating several
weaving techniques i.e. twined base, solid woven base, start/stop weaving, continuous, the
addition of dyed reed, twill, weave & chase, the use of handles, etc. The basket will also
demonstrate strong skills in shaping with consistency. Basket shapes may include but are not
limited to catshead style, fishing creels, back packs, a basket using a handle & the handle fits
well, a basket with a lid and the lid fits well.
PREMIUMS: SMALL (8” DIAMETER & UNDER): $10.00, $6.00, $4.00
LARGE(8” DIAMETER & OVER): $15.00, $9.00, $6.00
Section 6 – Dried or Silk Flower Arrangement or Hanging
PREMIUM: $8.00, $6.00, $4.00 Large (12” and over)
$5.00, $4.00, $3.00 Small
(under 12”)
Section 7– Fancy Photo Albums
PREMIUMS: $8.00, $6.00, $4.00 Large – (8” x 10” and up)
$5.00, $3.00, $2.00 Small – (5” x 7” and under)
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Section 8 – Christmas Decorations
PREMIUMS: $5.00, $4.00, $3.00 Large (12” and over)
$4.00, $3.00, $2.00 Small (under 12”)
Section 9 – Other Holiday Decorations (Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc.)
PREMIUMS: $5.00, $4.00, $3.00 Large (12” and over)
$4.00, $3.00, $2.00 Small (under 12”)
Section 10 – Christmas Wreaths (REAL) (decorated)
PREMIUMS: $8.00, $6.00, $4.00
Section 11 – Craft Wall Hangings
PREMIUMS: $5.00, $3.00, $2.00
Section 12 – Plastic Canvas
PREMIUMS: $3.00 – 15” and over
$2.00 – 10” – 14”
Section 13 – Special Crafts Exhibits
Premiums will be awarded on items not listed above in accordance to their merit. Judges
decision is FINAL!!! (Large/Small depends on Superintendent’s decision.)
PREIUMS: $5.00, $4.00, $2.00
Children’s Exhibits (ages 14 & under)
Premiums will be paid in this section in accordance to their merits as are exhibited, including
vegetables, fruits and plants. Children can have the option to compete with adults if desired.
PREMIUMS: $3.00, $2.00, $1.00
* All childrens crafts (from school, etc.) can be entered as well as “Lego”, “Lincoln
Log”, etc. constructions
Individual Senior Citizen’s Exhibits (ages 62 & up)
Premiums will be paid in this section in accordance to their merits as are exhibited, including
vegetables, fruits & plants. PREMIUMS: $3.00, $2.00, $1.00
CHILDREN’S COLORING CONTEST
To encourage those 12 years of age and under to participate at the fair a picture to color,
paint or decorate is included with the booklet. Copies may be made if wanted. Please
put the age of the entrant on the front and the name, town of residence and telephone
number on the back.
There will be 4 age divisions:
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1) Up to 2 years old
2) From 3 to 5 years old
3) From 6 to 9 years old
4) From 10 to 12 years old
Age as of August 21, 2016
PREMIUM: $5.00 for each age group for each medium
Superintendent reserves the right to refuse anything that may not be age
appropriate.
GARDEN PRODUCTS DIVISION
Vegetables must conform to the list and be grown by exhibitor. Vegetables must be clean,
free from injury, disease and conform to variety.
Only one premium of the same variety per exhibitor.
No two members of the same family can enter vegetables, farm crops, dairy products,
canned goods and fruit, etc. in the same class.
Beets, carrots and onions should be exhibited with 1-1/4” to 1-1/2” of top remaining. Do
not remove roots, but wash thoroughly. Onions should not be peeled, and only one strip
peeled down on corn. Vegetables are judged on size, shape, cleanliness, freedom from
disease and insect damage.
Large size generally denotes over maturity and poor
quality.
Number of specimens required shown after each article.
Plates for display will be furnished by the Fair Association.
Section 1 – Vegetables
PREMIUMS: $5.00, $3.00, $2.00
CLASS:
Beans, Purple (6)
Beans, Red Kidney (½ pt)
Beans, Shell in Pod (6 pods)
Beans, Snap (Green pod) (6 pods)
Beans, Snap(Wax pod) (6 pods)
Beans, Soldier (6 pods)
Beets (3)
Broccoli (1 head)
Brussels Sprouts (6)
Cabbage, Ball Head (1)
Cabbage, Flat (1)
Cabbage, Pointed (1)
Cabbage, Red (1)
Cabbage, Savoy (1)
Carrots, Half Long (3)
Carrots, Long (3)
Carrots, Short (3)
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Cauliflower (1 head)
Celery (1 bunch)
Corn, Sweet Gold (3)
Corn, Sweet Mixed (3)
Corn, Sweet White (3)
Cucumbers, Burpless (3)
Cucumbers, Pickling (3)
Cucumbers, Ripe (3)
Cucumbers, Slicing (3)
Eggplant (1)
Garlic (3 bulbs)
Gourds, Mixed (3)
Herbs (3 varieties)
Kale, several leaves in water
Kohlrabi (3)
Leeks (3)
Lettuce, Head (1)
Lettuce, Leaf-several in water
Melon, Cantaloupe (1)
Melon, Watermelon (1)
Onions, Red (3)
Onions, White (3)
Onions, Yellow (3)
Parsnips (3)
Peas, Green (6 pods)
Peas, Snow (6 pods)
Peppers, Green (3)
Peppers, Hot (3)
Peppers, Red (3)
Peppers, Small Sweet (3)
Pumpkin, Field (1)
Pumpkin, Pie (1)
Radish (5)
Squash, Acorn (1)
Squash, Blue Hubbard (1)
Squash, Buttercup (1)
Squash, Butternut (1)
Squash, Delicatta (1)
Squash, Patty Pan (2)
Squash, Green Hubbard (1)
Squash, Summer, Crookneck (1)
Squash, Summer, Straightneck (1)
Squash, Unusual (1)
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Squash, Zucchini (1)
Swiss Chard (1) plant in water
Tomatoes, Cherry (5)
Tomatoes, Grape (5)
Tomatoes, Green (3)
Tomatoes, Pear/Paste (5)
Tomatoes, Red (3)
Tomatoes, Yellow (3)
Turnip, Flat-Purple (1)
Turnip, Rutabagas (1)
Unusual
Section 2 - Eggs
PREMIUMS: $5.00, $3.00, $2.00
CLASS: 1. Brown Eggs (1 dozen)
2. White Eggs (1 dozen)
3. Other Variety (1 dozen)
Section 3 – Potatoes
Premiums: $6.00, $4.00, $2.00
Mark potato variety on plate
CLASS:1. Table stock: Green Mountain (5)
2. Table stock: Kennebec (5)
3. Table stock: Cow Horn (5)
4. Table stock any other variety (5)
5. Red (5)
6. Yukon Gold (5)
Section 4 – Fresh Fruit
PREMIUMS: $5.00, $3.00, $2.00
CLASS:1. Fruit of each variety; such as apples, plums, etc. (5)
2. Basket of small fruits; raspberries, blackberries, etc. (1 pint) please put in zip lock
bag!!
3. Rhubarb (5 stalks)
Section 4- Honey Products
Strained Honey to be in commercial 1 pound honey jars
PREMIUMS: $7.00, $5.00, $3.00 (liquid honey)
Light Amber
Medium Amber
Dark Amber
PREMIUMS: $5.00, $4.00, $3.00
combed honey
creamed honey
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PREPARED FOODS
***All items entered in the PREPARED FOODS SECTIONS will be opened and taste
tested by the judges***
***More than one variety of canned fruits and/or vegetables can be entered by the same
person***
Section 1 – Canned Fruits, Vegetables
PREMIUMS: $5.00, $3.00, $2.00
Please use glass jars and appropriate label for product.
1. Canned vegetables (1 pint)
2. Canned fruit (1 pint)
3. Jellies, Jams & Preserves (1/2 pint)
4. Pickles (beans, cukes, beets, etc.) (1 pint)
5. Salsa and relishes (1/2 pint)
Section 2- Decorated Cakes
PREMIUMS: $10.00, $6.00, $4.00
Please wrap in plastic wrap as tight as possible!
Section 3 – Baked Goods
PREMIUMS: $5.00, $3.00, $2.00
No commercial mixes allowed. Please put in ZIP LOCK BAG!
CLASS:
1. Best Apple pie of the Fair $10.00
6. Breads: Yeast – Rolls (6),
2. Cookies (6) and Bars (6) and donuts (6)
Loaf (1) and Coffee Cake (1)
3. Cake, (snack or undecorated) (whole)
Quick Bread – Loaf (1),
4. Pie, Soft or Fruit Pie other than apple (8”)
Muffins (6), Other Rolls (6)
5. Candy (6 pieces)
SPECIAL CONTEST...FOODS
1) Make your favorite portable snack mix to take to the ball park. It must
have at least 5 different ingredients (please list) and be categorized as
spicy, savory or sweet.
Please enter a full quart sized zip-lock bag.
PREMIUMS: $10.00/category
2) Make a crockpot full of your favorite baked beans. Bring them to Floral
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Hall on Wednesday, Aug 24th before 9am (gates will be open, no ticket
needed to get on the grounds). Judging will be done on Wednesday.
PREMIUMS: $10.00
***As in the previous few years it has been the decision of the volunteers that work in
Floral Hall that the baked goods that are entered be offered to the public for a donation
to the local HOPE backpack program. It is preferred, rather than watch the entries
mold over the 5 days that they are at the fair. If you would prefer NOT to participate in
this endeavor, please let us know when items are entered. Thank you.
THE MALCOLM JENKINS AWARD: in honor of the late Malcom Jenkins there
will be a $5.00 premium and a special ribbon given to the largest zucchini entered at the fair.
One division for adults and one for children, 14 years old & under
LARGEST PUMPKIN CONTEST
Prizes will be given for the heaviest/largest in four different age groups. The pumpkin does not have
to be ripe.
Age groups are: 1) 6 and under 2) 7-12 years 3) 13-18 years 4) 19 and over AGE AS OF AUG.
17, 2014
PREMIUM: $25.00 EACH
PLEASE ENCOURAGE THE YOUTH TO DO MOST OF THE RAISING OF THE PUMPKINS
AS POSSIBLE!
LARGEST HUBBARD SQUASH
Categories same as pumpkin contest. Must be over 10 pounds
PREMIUM: $10.00 EACH
Flower Show Exhibits
An exhibitor may not enter more than one exhibit in each variety. Two or less entering in any
variety of potted plants, cut flowers or arrangement is considered “no competition” and a first
place premium will be given ONLY if entry exhibits real merit. Generally, second premium will
be the high award in such cases.
Bring your own containers. Arrange your own flowers by class.
The Association cannot be responsible for containers holding exhibits.
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PREMIUMS: $5.00, $4.00, $3.00
Most Unusual of show $10.00
CLASS:
1. Bouquet or basket of gladioli
DEFINITIONS;
2. Mixed flowers for artistic arrangement
bouquet: flowers
3. Mixed wild flowers for artistic arrangement
picked & fastened
4. Bouquet of any single variety of garden flower (minimum of 5)
together in a bunch
5. Patriotic bouquet or arrangement of red, white & blue flowers
6. Miniatures-container not more than 3 inches high
7. African violets and gloxinias
arrangement:
8. House plant of any variety
something made by
9. Formal arrangement
arranging parts or
10. Centerpiece
things together in a
11. Most unusual plant
proper order
12. Hanging plants (all varieties—of your own design)
13. Flower arrangement or plant in unusual container
14. Fairy Garden...portable
15. Fairy Garden...a set of at least 5 pictures of your in-ground garden either mounted on a
board or in a book.
SUGGESTIONS:
*stems should be clear of leaves under the water line in containers
*cut flowers in the morning with stems as long as possible, leaving them in water for
several hours
The judges (in all categories) may also award ribbons to their
favorite entry of the fair PREMIUM $5.00
DAILY – PEOPLE CHOICE AWARD
PREMIUM $5.00
Voting on special exhibit each day by the public.
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SPECIAL CONTESTS:
1) Make a stadium seat or cushion. Something “comfy”
that you would use to sit on during a long baseball game.
It can be made from any medium you choose. Knit,
crocheted, sewn, repurposed or even constructed from
wood?
PREMIUMS: $10.00
2) Make your own baseball cap using any medium
(wood?). Embellish as you wish with your favorite team
emblem (national or local). The more creative the better!
PREIUMS: $5.00
3) Let's fill our stadium! Enter anything else made with
a baseball theme (quilt, afghan, shirt, painting, photo,
etc.)
PREMIUMS: will depend on entries
4) For all of our local baseball/softball players...make
your own baseball card. Include a 4x6” picture, with
your first name, team and position mounted on a 5x7”
posterboard. Get your whole team to enter!
PREMIUMS: will depend on entries
***TRIAL CATEGORY***
Adult Coloring Pages. Doing all that coloring? Why not
mount your favorite on posterboard and display it at the
fair? Open to those 13 years old and over as of August
21, 2016.
Categories will depend on entries.
PREMIUMS: $5.00/category
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Name________________________________________
Home Town___________________________________
Telephone#__________________________________
Organization________________________________