SOUTH MIDDLEBOROUGH GRANGE 57th ANNUAL

SOUTH MIDDLEBOROUGH GRANGE
57th ANNUAL
AGRICULTURAL FAIR
Saturday, August 23, 2014
South Middleborough Grange Hall
570 Wareham Street
South Middleborough
Exhibits received:
August 22 between 5 - 6 p.m
August 23 between 7 a.m. - noon
Fair opens to the public on August 23 at 1:30 p.m.
In cooperation with the Massachusetts State Grange
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THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT
OF
AGRICULTURE CO-OPERATING
ADMISSION TO THE FAIR IS FREE
Saturday August 18, 2012 from 1:30 P.M. to 7:00
P.M.
Supper Saturday at 6:00 P.M.
$7.00 Adults $3.00 Children under 10
Auction - Saturday beginning at 7:15 P.M.
NO. 257
102nd ANNUAL FAIR
FRESH
Whole
Fried Clams
Open 7 Days 11 am - 9 pm
Rochester Grange No.257
P of H
In recognition of his contributions to his community and South
Middleborough Grange, we are pleased to dedicated this year’s
agricultural fair in his memory.
Hamburgers • Hot Dogs • French Fries • Onion Rings
HARD AND SOFT ICE CREAM
Fish & Chips • Clam Plates • Scallop Plate
Regular Meetings Second Wednesday of the Month
Adrian Haynes was a member of Nemasket Grange serving as President
of Nemasket Grange for several years. He and his wife Flossie were
actively involved in the grange and served in many offices. They joined
South Middleborough Grange and continued their support for grange
work through attendance at grange activities. They were very involved
with several other organizations and were both very active with many
local veterans’ organizations. Adrian served as a dedicated member
of the Honor Guard and marched in many parades with the veterans’.
He helped with many activities conducted by the veterans’ and was
an integral part of the veterans’ community. He was also proud of his
Native American ancestry and attended many activities on Cape Cod
and Southeastern Massachusetts.
FRESH
Fish & Chips
Exception - July, The Fourth Wednesday
Agricultural Fair Dedicated to Adrian Haynes
SOUTH MIDDLEBOROUGH GRANGE #337
57th AGRICULTURAL FAIR
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
EXHIBITS RECEIVED ON AUGUST 22 FROM 5- 6 P.M.
AUGUST 23 FROM 7 A.M. TO NOON
FAIR OPENS TO THE PUBLIC AT 1:30 P.M.
Go to http://massstategrange.com for a copy of the fair book
BAKED GOODS SALE
TRAVELLING BAZAAR AND GROCERY BASKET
EXHIBITS ON DISPLAY
BAKED CHICKEN SUPPER AT 6 P.M.
CRANBERRY JUICE, BAKED CHICKEN ,
MASHED POTATOES, GREEN BEANS, CARROTS,
CRANBERRY SAUCE, CHOICE OF BEVERAGE
BROWNIE AND ICE CREAM FOR DESSERT
$8.00 FOR ADULTS AND $3.00 FOR KIDS
FAIR AUCTION AT 7:00 P.M.
FEATURING VEGETABLES AND FLOWERS
The Massachusetts State Grange and South
Middleborough Grange #337 will provide premium
money for all contests.
General Rules and Instructions
First time exhibitors who may have questions are
encouraged to contact Frank Jefferson at (508) 8667845 or Caroline LaCroix at (508) 947 – 1904 for
assistance.
Exhibits will be received on Friday from 5 – 6 p.m.
and on Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon. All entries must
be in place one half hour before judging begins (noon).
All exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor.
Foods are to be properly covered and accompanied
with the recipe. No package mixes are to be used.
All canning and preserved goods including jam
(except jelly) shall be sealed by processing.
All exhibits must be kept intact and on display to the
general public from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the day
of the fair. Exhibits may be colleted after 6:30 p.m.
Anything not collected after 7:15 p.m. will be
auctioned for the benefit of the South Middleborough
Grange.
Boys and girls ages 5 – 14 as of January 1 are eligible
to compete in youth arts and crafts classes for all
categories listed.
In Memory
of
Edward tomasik
sadly missed by the
members of
south
middleboro
grange
Suggestions and Helpful Hints for Fair Exhibitors
1. Read all instructions.
2. Follow the premium list exactly.
Congratulations
3 Some of the criteria used by the judges in identifying
prize winners include:
a) exact number of specimens as described in
premium list
b) uniformity; each specimen should be similar to
every other in size, shape and color
c) quality; not to large, not to small. Fine in
texture, etc.
d) free of blemishes; no cuts, bruises, insect injury
or disease
e) cleanliness; product should be washed or wiped
as one would prepare for market display
Canning/Jelly/Jams (to be Processed)
Garden Center & Antique Shop
Open: Spring • Fall • Christmas
4. Products should be of the best quality, uniform in
size and good color.
5. The liquid should be clear, free from sediment with
the proper amount contained in each jar.
6. Containers should be uniform, clean, properly
sealed and labeled.
7. Rims (caps) should be able to be removed.
8. All canning, jams and jellies should be processed.
Flowers – Adult and Youth Classes
Arrangements 1st $3.00 2nd $2.00 3rd $1.00
All arrangements must be selected and arranged by the
exhibitor.
Artistic arrangement, choice of container, and quality of
flowers are considered for judging.
Center of Table
Child’s Room
Holiday (specify holiday with 3 X 5 card)
In a container not originally intended for flowers
Mixed Flowers (3 or more varieties)
Wild Flower Arrangement
Unclassified
Cut Flowers 1st $3.00 2nd $2.00 3rd $1.00
Appropriate containers are to be furnished by the exhibitor.
Flowers must be grown, selected and arranged by the
exhibitor.
Flowers are judged for horticultural perfection.
Arrangements should include stem and foliage when
applicable.
Any Other Variety
Asters
5 Blooms
Cosmos
5 Stems
Dahlias
5 Singles
Dahlias
5 Doubles
Gladiolus 3 Spikes
Marigolds 5 Small
Marigolds 5 Large
Petunias
5 Stems
Petunias
5 Stems
Roses
3 Stems
Sunflower Tallest
Zinnias
5 Stems
Zinnias
5 Stems
One or more Varieties
COOL TREATS
ROUTE 28 • MIDDLEBORO
508-947-0192
Single Flowers
Double Flowers
Small Flowers
Large Flowers
Houseplants 1st $3.00 2nd $2.00 3rd $1.00
To be judged for horticultural perfection.
Cactus/Succulent
Flowering House Plant
Foliage House Plant
Herbs 1 Type
African Violet Single
African Violet Double
Conservation – Youth Classes and
Southeast Area Junior Grange Contest
Collections 1st $3.00 2nd $2.00 3rd $1.00
All displays should be mounted on posterboard no larger
than 14 X 22 or contained in a scrapbook.
All specimens should be identified with the name listed next
to each place.
Collection of 5 Common Weeds
Collection of Leaves
Collection of Wild Flowers
Special Contest – Photography – Adult and
Youth Classes
1st 3.00 2nd $2.00 3rd $1.00
Animals
Landscape
Photo should be mounted or framed. Photos can be black
and white or in color.
Food – Adult and Youth Classes
st
nd
rd
Baked Goods 1 $3.00 2 $2.00 3 $1.00
All food recipes must be made by the exhibitor.
All food exhibits must be wrapped in transparent paper.
Recipe must accompany all entries.
No package mixes to be used, unless indicated.
Biscuits/Rolls Plate of 7
Brownies
Plate of 7
Cookies
Plate of 7
Coffee Cake
Dark Cake
Light Cake
Muffins
Plate of 7
One Crust Pie
Two Crust Pie
Quick Bread, Fruit
Quick Bread, Vegetable
st
nd
rd
Canned Goods 1 $3.00 2 $2.00 3 $1.00
Products shown must be of the current year’s
production and made by the exhibitor.
All canning, jams and jellies should be processed.
Labeled jars should be of the same size and type.
Canned fruits, canned vegetables, and jam shall be sealed by
processing. Rims (caps) must be able to be removed.
Judges consider the quality of the product and the
workmanship as indicated by the condition of the product.
Preference shall be given to practical collections rather than
fancy collections of products.
2 Jars of Applesauce
2 Jars of Cranberry Sauce
2 Jars of Peaches
2 Jars of Pears
2 Jars of Strawberries
2 Jars of Tomatoes
2 Jars of Beets 2 Jars of Beans
2 Jars of Corn 2 Jars of Honey
2 Jars of Pickles
2 Jars of Relish
2 Jars of Jelly
2 Jars of Jam
Eggs 1st $3.00 2nd $2.00 3rd $1.00
1 Dozen Brown Eggs
1 Dozen White Eggs
Needlework – Adult and Youth Classes
st
Needlework 1 $3.00 2
nd
$2.00 3rd $1.00
All exhibits must be made by the exhibitor during the last
twelve months.
Leave the back of all frames open for judging.
Only one entry is allowed in each class.
Afghan, Crocheted
Afghan, Knitted
Baby Set, Crocheted 3 Pieces
Baby Set, Knitted 3 Pieces
Cotton Dress, 1 Piece
Crocheted Article
Dolls
Embroidered Article
Knitted Article
Needlepoint Article
Novelty Article
Pillow
Quilt, Adult
Quilt, Baby
Rug
Arts & Crafts –Youth Classes (ages 5 – 14)
Adult Classes (ages 15 and over)
Arts & Crafts 1st $3.00 2nd $2.00 3rd $1.00
Recycled Item
Fruit - Adult and Youth Classes
st
Plate of Fruit 1 $3.00 2
nd
$2.00 3rd $1.00
5 Apples
5 Peaches
5 Pears
Quart Basket of Cranberries
Plate of Grapes
Vegetables - Adult and Youth Classes
Displays
All vegetables in the display must be grown, selected and
arranged by the exhibitor. Judges scorecard:
Quality
Arrangement
Utility of Value
Number of Kinds
50%
30%
10%
10%
1. Display of at least five (5) kinds of vegetables arranged in
an appropriate container.
Prizes awarded 1st $15.00 2nd $10.00 3rd $5.00
2, Display of at least six (6) kinds of vegetables, covering at
least nine (9) square feet of table space.
Prizes awarded 1st $20.00 2nd $15.00 3rd $10.00
HIGHLANDER LAUNDROMAT
Wash • Dry • Fold Service
Open 7 Days 6 AM - 9 PM
Last Wash 7:30 PM
3 East Grove Street • Middleborough
508-947-9777
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Plates of Vegetables 1 $3.00 2
In Memory of
My Friend
Arnold Foye
In Loving Memory
Eliza White
Betty Cleveland
Miss You Both
Your Brother
nd
15 Pods of Beans Any other variety
15 Pods of Beans Green
15 Pods of Beans Yellow
5 Beets
2 Cabbages Green
2 Cabbages Red
5 Carrots Short
5 Carrots Long
2 Cauliflower
2 Celery Stalks
5 Ears of Sweet Corn
2 Cucumbers
2 Cucumbers Pickling
2 Eggplant
2 Honeydew melons, ripe
2 Muskmelons Ripe
5 Onions Red
5 Onions White
5 Onions Yellow
5 Peppers Green
5 Peppers Hot
5 Peppers Red
5 Peppers Yellow
5 Potatoes Red
5 Potatoes White
2 Pumpkins Field
1 Pumpkin, Largest
2 Pumpkins Miniature
2 Pumpkins Sugar
2 Squashes Butternut
2 Squashes Green
2 Squashes Other Winter
2 Squashes Summer
5 Tomatoes Green
5 Tomatoes Red
5 Tomatoes Italian
10 Tomatoes Cherry
10 Tomatoes Green Cherry
$2.00 3rd $1.00
10 Tomatoes Pear
Unclassified
2 Watermelon, ripe
1 Scrumpkin
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Saturday August 16, 2014
Open 1:30p.m. to 7:00p.m.
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$7.00 Adults $3.00 Children under 10
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Auction - Saturday night begins at 7:15P.M.
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