our new 2016 Country Fair Program

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Country Fair Admission
$3 per child
$4
per adult
$12 family max
Kids under 3
free
Friends of Northwest Park free
(show your membership card)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARK MAP & SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ............................... 24-25
Connecticut Child Identification Program (CHIP) ..................... 11
Northwest Park and the Environment ..................................... 15
Arts & Crafts Competitions…………………………………………...…18-20
Kids Fun & Games .................................................................... 22
Exhibiting Organizations………………………………………………………..23
Special Events ..................................................................... 26-27
Silent Auction........................................................................... 26
Musical Performances…………………………………………………………..28
Egg Drop Contest...................................................................... 29
Scarecrow Contests ............................................................. 34-35
Joanne Taylor Kitchen & Garden Competition.................... 36-37
Rabbit & Cavy Connection........................................................ 38
Contest Entry Form…………………………….………………………………...43
Directions to the Park …………………………………………….…………….47
Program Cover by Thomas Church
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THE NORTHWEST PARK COUNTRY FAIR PLATINUM LEVEL
SPONSOR FOR 2016
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Friends of Northwest Park Inc.
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Office / Record Keeping
Baking / Refreshments
Clean Up Days
Coffeehouses
Country Fair
Maintenance / Carpentry
Membership Committee
Newsletter
Pancake Breakfast
Photography
Publicity
Special Events
Trail Work
Please mail your check and completed interest card to:
Friends of Northwest Park, Inc.
P.O. Box 773
Windsor, CT 06095
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The Friends of Northwest Park
34th Country Fair
Thirty-four years ago, The Friends of Northwest Park participated in the Town
of Windsor’s 350th birthday celebration by sponsoring an Old-Fashioned Country Fair.
The Fair has become a Windsor tradition and is cherished by the entire
community. From the beginning, the Friends have been committed to providing a day
of old-fashioned fun, games, entertainment and activities for all ages. The Fair gives
the Friends an opportunity to showcase the Park and Nature Center by encouraging
families to discover the many ways the Park can provide leisure, education and
recreational opportunities.
This year we will be offering a silent auction in the warming shed featuring
baskets, gifts, toys and services donated by local businesses and individuals. All
proceeds will benefit the upgrade and expansion of the park’s maple sugar house.
The goal remains to introduce the community to what is theirs to enjoy at
Northwest Park. Fairgoers will quickly discover that Northwest Park truly is a gem for
Windsor, with many great attractions including the Nature Center, Animal Barn,
Luddy/Taylor Tobacco Museum Archive, hiking trails, picnic facilities, Maple Sugar
House and many other natural treasures that the Park has to offer. The staff at the
Park provide hundreds of hours of environmental activities for both children and
adults. The Friends are proud to have assisted with the installation of a Geothermal
Heating and Cooling System as well as many other projects to benefit the Nature
Center.
Proceeds from the Country Fair are used by the Friends to support programs,
equipment, exhibits and other features of the Park. The Friends have contributed
more than $800,000 to the Park in addition to their countless volunteer hours.
The Friends actively assist the Park throughout the year and invite you to join
them. Membership in the Friends is open to all. Please pick up membership
information at the Nature Center, join online at:
www.northwestpark.org/membership.htm
or mail in the form on page four. The success of the Friends depends on people like
you!
The Park is open daily from dawn until dusk. Call the Nature Center at 860285-1886 or the Tobacco Museum at 860-285-1888 for hours of operation, exhibit
information and programs. Information is also available on the Web at
www.northwestpark.org and www.tobaccohistsoc.org
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2016 Country Fair Chair
Roger Nolte
2016 Country Fair Organizing Committee
Roger Nolte, Maxine Pincott, Ruth Fahrbach, Dave Gillette, Marion Babich,
Ruth Murphy, Tom Cronin, Bob Gresham, Tom Church, William Harris,
Diane Cecere. Janis Langston, Debby Reimer
Past Fair Chairs
2015 Roger Nolte
1998 Michelle Berenger &
Debbie Orth
2014 Country Fair Organizing
Committee
1997 Ann Walker
1996 Jean Robertson &
Ann Walker
2012-2013 Bob Gresham
1995 Ann Walker
2011 Jay Melley &
Debby Reimer
2010 Debby Reimer
1994 Martha Fitzmaurice &
Ann Walker
2009 Dawn Morgan &
Debby Reimer
1993 Martha Fitzmaurice &
Mickey Mattei
2007-2008 Kate Ferris-Morrell
& Nancy Taylor
1992 Cassie & Paul Maus
2006 Mickey Mattei
1990 Cori Modisette
2004-2005 Libby Taylor
1989 Linda Kollmorgan
2003 Debby Reimer
1988 Linda Kollmorgan &
Marki Robinson
1991 Rosi Miskavitch
2002 Mickey Mattei
1986-1987 Marki Robinson
2000-2001 Dawn Morgan &
Debby Reimer
1999 Debbie Orth &
Jean Robertson
1983-1985 Mickey Mattei
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The Friends of Northwest Park Trustees
welcome you to the 34th Country Fair
Terry Langevin
Chuck Drake
Michael Novak
Chris Alford
Al Boehm
Brian Bosch
Lisa Bress
Thomas Church
Thomas Cronin
Chuck Drake
Ruth Fahrbach
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Dave Gillette
Bob Gresham
Bill Harris
Randy Lee
Jay Melley
Dawn Morgan
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Michael Novak
Lon Pelton
Maxine Pincott
Debby Reimer
Bill Schoner
Nancy Taylor
Thanks to our Country Fair Sponsors
Ace Hardware
Snelgrove’s
Berkshire Bank
The Bean @226
Blue Dragonfly
Union Street Tavern
Windsor Family Dentists
Dom’s Broad Street Eatery
Forgotten Acres
Windsor Public Library
Get Baked
Kindred Care
Windsor–Windsor Locks Rotary
Women’s Auxiliary V.F.W.
Price Chopper
The Trustees would like to extend Special thank you to an Anonymous
Donor for their generous contribution to the 2016 Country Fair
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…and thanks to our Country Fair Boosters
Marion Babich
Lisa Bress & Family
Bill Harris
Dr. Tom Cronin
Debra and Amanda Reimer
Dr. Ruth Murphy
Denise & Michael Novak
Terry Langevin & Family
Dave Gillette & Ruth Fahrbach
Roger & Jenny Nolte
Bill Schoner
Maxine Pincott
Diane Cecere
Rich Niederwerfer
Dawn Morgan
Special Thanks to Jeff Boglisch!
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CT CHIP is sponsored by the Connecticut Freemasons
in cooperation with the Connecticut State Dental Association
and the Crime Prevention Association of Connecticut
It's time to update your child's ID information
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – CHILDREN 18 AND UNDER
SATURDAY, Sep 17, 2016
10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Northwest Park
Country Fair
Parents will take home the following
identifying items of their children:
 DNA Swab
 DVD with video Interview and photo
 Fingerprints – New Digital!
 Toothprints™ Dental Impression
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Information: Contact Maurice Butler 860-987-7982
www.ctchip.org
Located in the Luddy Taylor Archive Building
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Thanks to all of our leaders who make
the Annual Country Fair a SUCCESS!
Linda Alexander
Marion Babich
Flower Contest
Florence Barlow
Steven Bianchi
Vivian Cicero
Admissions
Thomas Church
Posters, Food, Cover Art
Thomas Cronin
Phil Dvorak
Tom
Cronin
Program Book
Ruth Fahrbach
Publicity /Signs
Michaela Fissel Fryxell
Jen Filer
Dave Gillette
Mini-Scarecrows, Finger painting
Bob Gresham
Bill Harris
Donna Miodowski
Dawn Morgan
Sue Morse
Ruth Murphy
Roger & Jenny Nolte
Volunteers , Parking
Ford Parker
Lilly Veracierta
Maxine Pincott
Rob Pudney
Environmental Programs, Electric Cart Tours
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Fun & Games
Debby Reimer
Amanda Reimer
Bill Selig
Marcia Pederson
Carol Welch
Silent Auction, Farmer’s market , Scarecrow
contests, Book Editor
Program
Volunteer coordinator/ Posters
WHS Community Service Coordinator
Admissions
Program
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Balloon
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Environmental Programs
Country Fair advertising, Food
Health and Safety /Friends of NWP Table
4-H Rabbit & Cavy Connection
Arts and Crafts, Kitchen & Garden
Jewelry Demonstration
Food
Food Guru and Fun & Games
Programs, entertainment
Fun & Games Coordinator
Rings
Cake walk and water balloon Toss
Basket Weaving Demonstration
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE WINDSOR WOMAN’S CLUB
FOR FOOD & ACTIVITY TICKET SALES
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Thanks to our Supporting Organizations
Trinity Christian School
All Stars Gymnastics –Demonstration
Cake Walk
Blessed Creek - Farmer’s Market
U.S. Army Rock Band
Stage performance
Brown’s Harvest Farmer’s Market
Windsor Civitan Club - Food
CT Agricultural Experiment Station
Pumpkins
Windsor High School
Gospel Choir
Key Club – Facepainting
CT Freemasons - CT CHIP, Food
Euphoria Events
Kids & Kritters Club
Tents, Sandwich Boards
Reptile demonstration
Forgotten Acres - Farmer’s Market
Windsor Early Childhood Council
Friendship Quilters
Quilting demonstrations
Windsor Kiwanis Club
Fried Dough
Green Eco Warriors
Children’s Environmental
Education
Windsor Library Association
Storyteller
Happy Hookers Crochet Demonstration
Windsor Lions Club - Popcorn
Rabbit & Cavy Connection
Windsor Police K-9 Unit
Demonstrations
One Song Biscotti
Windsor/Windsor Locks Rotary
Poquonock Fire Department
Food
Egg Drop contest
Windsor Historical Society
Blazing Spirits Robotics
Robotics demonstrations
Windsor Republican Town Committee
Saint Gabriel’s School
Windsor Woman’s Club
Ticket Sales for food & activities
Snelgrove’s - Farmer’s Market
Windsor Volunteer Ambulance
Team Paragon
Robotics demonstration
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Northwest Park and the Environment
Life in a Pond
At the Pond 11 & 1
Grab a net and a bucket to learn what lives in a pond. The staff of
Northwest Park will exhibit life from the Northwest Park pond and provide nets
and buckets for all to explore what lives in the pond. The staff will explain what
is found and its role in the pond community. Meet at the pond study tables by
the pond.
Northwest Park Tour
Nature Center Parking Lot 11, 12, 1 & 2
Enjoy a comfortable ride on an electric cart to some of the most
beautiful natural areas of Northwest Park. This 30 minute tour will include
wildlife observations and discussions by the Park Manager and Naturalist, Ford
Parker. Ideal for children and seniors.
Two Tickets per person
Meet the Animals
Animal Barn All Day
Please join the staff and volunteers that care for our animals throughout
the day. Staff and volunteers will be stationed in the Animal Barn and at the cow
and mule pastures to discuss interesting facts about these beautiful animals.
Learn all about their lives and enjoy some interesting demonstrations. Nutritious
treats such as carrots and apples are welcomed.
VISIT Windsor’s Boy Scout Eagle Projects at NWP
Flag Burning Pit
Past Pavilion 1
Austin Cashman Eagle Scout Troop 149 of Trinity United Methodist
Church. The Eagle Scout will be present from 12-2pm and will be performing a
flag retiring ceremony at 1pm.
Wildflower and Butterfly Garden
Next to Nature Center
Noah Swanson Eagle Scout Troop 203 of First Church, has designed and
replanted the butterfly garden. He will be present from 12-2pm
Dog Park Pergolas with Benches
Dog Park
Sean Dolittle Eagle Scout troop 203 of First Church designed and built Pergolas
in the dog park and installed benches for park users.
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Adult and High School Arts & Crafts Competition
Again this year, the Friends of Northwest Park are pleased to include
judging and display of arts and crafts in the country fair. Entries of high
school age youth will be judged in a separate division; the same friendly
rules and categories apply to both adult and high school categories.
We encourage you to participate in as many categories as possible!
The arts and crafts competition and display will be held inside the rear
of the Nature Center.
Friendly Rules:
 Entrants may be from Windsor or any other town.
 Entrants must be high school age or older.
 One item per person per category please.
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Entry forms must be completed fully and attached to items.
Items must be dropped off in the rear of the Nature Center
between 4:30-6:00PM on the Friday before the fair, or in place
for judging by 9:45AM.
Judging will start at 10:00 AM.
Items should be picked up by the close of the fair, 4PM; all
items remaining will be donated or disposed of.
As some items may be hung, please include hanging devices.
Ribbons and or prizes will be awarded in all categories.
Judging will be based on originality, creativity and execution.
The judge’s decision will be final in this competition.
Categories
Ceramics
Crewel
Dolls & Toys
Decorative Painting
Knitting
Original Art
Quilts
Sewing
Weaving
Needlepoint
Counted Cross Stitch
Sculpture
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Jewelry
Flower Arrangements
Lampshades
Pottery
Rugs
Stenciling
Wreaths
Kids Crafts
Calling all kids: pull out that creative energy and create a
masterpiece.
One simple rule…
All crafts must be done by kids themselves
(Parents/adults please avoid the urge to help)
You can drop your creation off Friday evening before the fair
between 4:30-6:00PM, or be in place for judging by 9:45AM the
day of the fair.
Judging will be at 10:00am
Judging will be based on originality, creativity and execution.
All crafts will be awarded a ribbon. Small prizes will be awarded
for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category.
Please attach a form ( Pg 43) to each item for display. Thanks
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Kids “Fun and Games” Galore
10:00 – 3:00 Pumpkin / Gourd Decorating
(Small = 2 tickets, Larger= 4 tickets)
Bead Jewelry
(Bracelet = 1 ticket, Necklace = 2 tickets)
(NOTE: Tickets can only be purchased near the Food Booths)
10:00 – 4:00
FREE: “Ye Olde Fishing Hole”, “Haystack Treasure
Hunt”, Bubble Wands, Hoops & Graces, Stilts,
Jump-Ropes, Bouncy Balls, Bean Bag Toss, and
MORE!
FREE COMPETITIONS
All participants are awarded a Prize! All 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
winners receive a RIBBON, Plus a special Prize! Please gather in
the “Fun & Games” area ON TIME
11:00
Pie Eating Contest (solo, 3 heats: K-2, 3-5, 6-8 - Rob
Pudney)
12:00 Sack Races (solo, 3 heats: K-2, 3-5, 6-8 - Rob Pudney)
1:00
3-Legged Races (both PARTNERS must be in the same
grade group: K-2, 3-5, 6-8 - Rob Pudney)
2:00
Water Balloon Toss (PARTNERS of any age! - Marcia
Pedersen & Phil Dvorak)
3:00
Tug-O-War over MUD PIT! (“open to ALL”… boys v. girls,
kids v. adults - Rob Pudney)
THANK YOU to all the “Fun & Games” Volunteers, especially Rob
Pudney (Chair), Lilly Veracierta & family, Sreela Paleti
& Family Roger Nolte, Marcia Pedersen & Phil
Dvorak, Eric Cymbala, Kevin Manner, Nicholas
Varzos, our friends, and all our other volunteers!
(Please email Rob if you’d like to volunteer for next
year and/or have suggestions-pro or con
REPbde@gmail.com)
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Organization Exhibits
Team Paragon
Near Archives Building: All Day
See a demonstration of Team Paragon’s large robots, and hear
about their construction and robotics competitions.
Blazing Spirits Robotics
Near Archives Building: All Day
See a demonstration of small, even tiny, robots. Watch their handlers
prepare them for competition. 11-12:30 Hay rides
Windsor Police K-9 Unit
Behind Nature Center: All day
Come visit with the dogs from K-9 Police Dog unit, who lay their
lives on the line every day for the protection of Windsor citizens.
Windsor Library Association
Storytellers
Nature Center Exhibit Area
11:00-2:00
Luddy /Taylor Archives :
Archives Building All Day
Curator Brianna Dunlap will provide tours of the Museum
All Day
Vegetable & Produce
Display
4H Rabbit
Competitions
CT CHIP – Child ID
Program
Food & Entertainment
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Thanks to our
Supporting
Organizations
11-2:45 Pony Rides*
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Animal Barn
Maple
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Hay Rides*
Maple Sugar Shack
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Rest Rooms
Warming
Warming Shed andShed
Nearby Area
10:00-2:30
11 & 1
11-2:30
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Silent Auction
Life in a Pond
Hay Rides
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Windsor
High Kids
Locations
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to & Kritters
Cakechange.
Walk *
All Stars Gymnastics
Egg Drop Contest (animal barn)
Farmers’ Market
11, 12, 1 & 2
Electric cart tour *
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11-2
Tickets
Emergency
Services
 Defibrillator
* Tickets
required
Flag Pit
Nature Center and Nearby Area
Flower Display
Adult & Children Arts & Crafts
Windsor Police K-9 Unit
Emergency Area
Meet the animals: Animal barn
Windsor Library Association Storyteller
Butterfly Garden
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12:00-2
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Performance Tent
Gospel Choir
Ol’ Possum
94th U.S. Army Rock Band
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Archives / Playground
Tobacco Museum tour
Rabbit & Cavy Connection
Robotics Demonstrations
Selig Craftsman
St Gabriel’s School
Windsor Historical Society
League of Women Voters
CT Child Identification Program (CT CHIP)
Green Eco-Warriors
Windsor Early Childhood Council
Picnic Pavilion
Baked Goods Sale
Mini-Scarecrows *
Friendship Quilters
Windsor Republicans - ThumbPrints
Kitchen & Garden Competition
Jewelry Maker
Basket Weaving
Spinning Wheel demo by Jeanne Glauque
Happy Hookers: Crochet demonstrators
Weaving Demonstration
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12:00
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All Day
Center Field Activities
Kids “Fun & Games” Activities
Pony Rides *
Shriners Clowns
Pie - Eating Contest
Sack Races
3 legged race
Water Balloon Toss
Tug ‘O’ War
Windsor Business Scarecrows – Vote by
2:15
Family & Individual Scarecrows
Civil War Encampment and Artillery
Rope Walk
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Special Events
Silent Auction:
Warming Shed, 10-12:30
For the first time in 34 years, Our Country Fair will be presenting
a silent Auction*. Sadly Our Box Lunch Auction ended with last
years’ Fair. For 33 years it was one of the most popular parts of
our day. But, as with all things its’ run has ended leaving an
emptiness. Hence the appearance of the silent Auction*. Please
come and see what the offerings are and bid frequently. For more
info stay tuned to the NWP website.
* To donate please contact Debby Reimer: 860-977-0247
Cake Walk
Green next to Warming Shed, 11 – 12
We are proud to have Trinity Christian School sponsoring our
cake walk this year. Walk around the numbers to some lively
music and maybe you will win a cake... or some cookies... or a
pie. Well, you get the idea. Come and take a chance!
Windsor High Kids & Kritters Green next to Warming Shed, 11 – 12
Windsor High has one of the largest collections of reptiles in
Connecticut. Kids & Kritters is an organization at WHS that cares
for these animals, under the direction of teacher Frank Halish.
Come see some of these magnificent animals, many of which
were rescues.
Farmers Market
Park entry, all day
Featuring: Snelgrove’s, Forgotten Acres, Brown’s Harvest, One
Song Biscotti and Blessed Creek. Shop ‘til you drop for the
freshest produce, baked goods, and gifts from the local area.
Jewelry Making Demonstrations
Picnic Pavilion, all day
See artisans like Bill Selig and Sue Morse create a variety of
handcrafted jewelry.
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Civil War Encampment
Center Field, all day
See how the soldiers from the 14th Connecticut Volunteer
Infantry Company G lived while in the army during the Civil War.
They will be here all day to show and tell you their stories.
Civil War Artillery Exhibit
Center Field, all day
The 2nd CT Lite Artillery Reenactment Unit will be on site all day
with a full scale 12# Napoleon cannon with limber and an exhibit
of Civil war weaponry.
Mini Scarecrows
Center Field, 12 - 2
Come One! Come All! Make a mini scarecrow and pit yours
against the rest. We will help you fashion a fabulous mini and
then (after winning a ribbon) maybe you’ll make a big scarecrow
next year.
Windsor Library Association Storyteller
Nature Center12-1
Come with your children to the library, right here at our
nature center, where all can enjoy a book reading and a related
fun activity in the center itself! Come celebrate different aspects
of nature and our environment! At 11:00 The Wump World by
Bill Peet; at 12:00 Owl Moon by Jane Yolen; at 1:00 The Tree by
Dana Lyons. For more information about the Windsor Library
Association, visit www.wlact.org
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Musical Performances
Bill Walach
He’s Everywhere! 10-12
A long-time favorite at the fair, Bill Walach wanders around with
his trusty mandolin!
Windsor High Gospel Choir
Under the Big Tent 10:30-11:30
The award winning Teens of Praise Gospel Choir under the
direction of Tracee White has recently been recognized at the
Music in the Parks Festival in Jackson, N.J. They received a first
place rating and also received the Esprit de Corps award. Come
and enjoy our talented Gospel Choir.
U.S. Army Rock Band
Main Tent, 2:30 – 4
Members of the 94th Army Band make up an exciting group to
perform recent hits. After their blockbuster performance last
year, they return to our main stage.
Ol’ Possum
Main Tent 12-2
Always a favorite! Ol’ Possum returns once again to perform its
unique selection of Dixieland jazz for all ages.
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Egg Drop Contest
2PM
An egg is a terrible thing to waste!
One of the hens in our barn has taken to laying eggs in the hayloft. We’re
tired of broken eggs and at wit’s end, so we’re asking the public to design
a device that will allow an egg to survive the drop without as much as a
tiny crack!
Only catch is…to test the true safety of your device, we have called in the
Poquonock Fire Department. Using their Ladder truck that reaches up
to 100 feet in the air, your device will take the ride of its life!
Can you get the egg down safely??
Who can enter? Anyone!!!!
Kids of all ages, engineers, taxi cab drivers, and adventurous adults!
Family and team entries welcome at the Animal Barn!
Guidelines
 The device can be any shape but must fit in a box 10” on a side.
 Large eggs will be supplied at the fair so you must be able to
open and close your device.
 The egg will be inspected after being dropped from the ladder
truck, 75-100 feet in the air.
 All entries having an unbroken, un-cracked egg are winners.
 There are no restrictions on the materials* however, consider
the extra challenge of using materials that would be found
naturally around the park.
* No toxic, or explosive materials please!
* No parachutes please
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SPECIAL THANKS
To all of the donors to our First Annual Silent Auction
All proceeds from the Silent Auction will be donated to the upgrade and
expansion of the Maple Sugaring House
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Windsor Business Scarecrow Competition
Vote for your favorite scarecrow before 2:15 PM.
Many Windsor businesses are supporting the Fair by participating
in a Scarecrow contest. Each participating business has displayed
their Scarecrow at their business during September. These
scarecrows will be on display at the Fair between 10AM and 3PM.
Come and vote for the scarecrow you like best. There is no cost
to vote.
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Each business or organization has designed an original
scarecrow of their choosing, built by their employees, members
or associates.
Each entry has been on display at their business for the past
month.
Each business transports and installs it at the park not later than
Saturday September 17, 10 am.
All scarecrows must have hay, straw, raffia or organic or natural
materials incorporated somewhere into its’ design or
composition.
All scarecrows must be safe for children to be touching and
looking at them while on display at the fair. Entries may be big
or small, standing or sitting.
Fair goers will judge entries between 10am and 2:15 pm, and
vote for their winner.
Winner and runners up will be announced promptly at 3pm.
1st, 2nd. 3rd & honorable mention ribbons and prizes will be
awarded. A representative of each business will be on hand to
receive prizes.
Half of the contest revenue will be placed in a prize pool and
awarded to the winners’ for the charity of their choice.
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Family & Individual Scarecrow Contest
Scarecrows and their creator(s) must assemble at the Scarecrow
Commons (posts right of the picnic pavilion) between 8:00-11:30AM.
Categories for Scarecrows are:
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Single entry: Must be made entirely by individual whose name
appears on the registration form.
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Group Entry: Two or more individuals working together. Groups
may be comprised of families, friends, classrooms, and clubs.
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Judging will be @ 12:00pm
Mini-Scarecrow Contest
Have you ever wanted to make a scarecrow, but thought that it would
be too hard? Come and join us at the fair and together we’ll make mini
scarecrows. They will all be judged later and ribbons and prizes will be
awarded!
Make Mini Scarecrows from 12 noon to 2PM. Judging will be at 2:00pm
(Please take your scarecrow home with you at the close of the fair.)
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The Joanne Taylor Kitchen and Garden Competition
The Friends of Northwest Park lovingly dedicate this competition
to the memory of Joanne Taylor. We honor her for her service and
dedication to our Fair.
Are you creative in the kitchen?
Is your thumb green?
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If so this is the competition for you!!
Some General Rules Apply:
Competition is open to all.
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Plates for vegetable/ fruits should be 9”-12” in diameter.
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Flower entries must be in place by 8:50AM to be judged.
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Entries must be in place by 9:10AM on the day of the fair
to be judged.
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All other entries may be dropped off at the Nature Center
the Friday before the fair between 5:30-6:30 PM.
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Judging will begin at 9:15AM.
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There are four awarded categories:
o First Place: Blue Ribbon
o Second Place: Red Ribbon
o Third Place: Green Ribbon
o Honorable Mention: Yellow Ribbon
Junior entries are open to all junior gardeners and bakers
through age 16.
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There will be a special Jane Nearing Award in the flower
category.
Please attach a Contest Entry Form to each item for display
Kitchen Categories: Breads, Pies, Cakes, Cookies, Other
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Baked Good items will be sampled by judges.
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Please, if you would like to donate your baked goods to be
sold and enjoyed by Fair goers it would be greatly
appreciated.
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Garden Categories: Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers, Miscellaneous
Vegetables- Arrange on a strong 9”-12” plate
 Beans: Snap(10) Lima (10) Wax(10)
 Beets (3)
 Cabbage (1)
 Carrots (3)
 Celery
 Cucumbers (2)
 Eggplant (1)
 Garlic (3)
 Melons (1)
 Potatoes (3)
 Peppers: Hot (3) Sweet (3)
 Pumpkin (1) No plate
 Squash: Yellow (2) Zucchini (2) Butternut (1) Hubbard (1)
 Tomatoes: Red (3) Green (3) Cherry (5) Plum (5)
 Vegetable ODDITIES
 Collection of Vegetables – displayed, not over 20”
 Other
Fruit: Arrange on a strong 9”-12” plate
 Apples (3) stem up
 Pears (2) two on side stem opposite
 Grapes (1 bunch)
 Quince (3) stem up
 Figs (3)
 Collection of Fruits- displayed not over 20”
 Other
Flowers
 Flowers: Single Stem, Three Stems, Mixed Bouquet.
 Dried arrangements
Miscellaneous
 Gourds: Largest, Funniest Collections
 Mammoth: Largest Pumpkin, Sunflower head
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Rabbit & Cavy Connection
Welcome to the NEW rabbit & cavy connection at the
Northwest Park Country Fair!
Many different Breeds of Rabbits will be on display along with
our Flemish Giant playpen for your photo fun. New this year we
will have CAVIES, also known as guinea pigs on display. Did you
know that guinea pigs, like us, need vitamin C to survive? Stop
by our tents to visit with the animals and learn what it takes
to care for and house these wonderful creatures
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Show & Tell time schedule will be posted at our tents
We will have fun crafts for the kids to make and take
Helpful Literature from the American Rabbit Breeders
and American Cavy Breeders Associations will be
available
Hartford County 4-H Literature
Bunny Balloons, Sock Bunnies and more…
All donations and proceeds received will benefit the
NWP Rabbit Habitat.
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HOP on over and we look forward to meeting you!
Donna Madowski
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□ HS & Adult Arts & Crafts
□ Kids Crafts
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Scarecrow
□ Kitchen & Garden
□ Flowers
Name: _____________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
Phone Number: _____________________________________________
Age/Grade (Youth Entries): ____________________________________
Category: __________________________________________________
Please attach a form to each item for display. Thanks!
Contest Entry Form
□ HS & Adult Arts & Crafts
□ Kids Crafts
□
Scarecrow
□ Kitchen & Garden
□ Flowers
Name: _____________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
Phone Number: _____________________________________________
Age/Grade (Youth Entries): ____________________________________
Category: __________________________________________________
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Please attach a form to each entry. Thanks!
See the Table of Contents on Page 2
to find the specific event page with rules and times for each contest.
Please attach a form to each entry. Thanks!
See the Table of Contents on Page 2
to find the specific event page with rules and times for each contest.
Contest Entry Form
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The Exchange Club of Windsor supports our
community.
Consider joining the Exchange Club of Windsor, a group of committed
individuals who enjoy helping the Windsor Community. Contact us
anytime for information about the organization and ways of making a
difference in others’ lives through programs and services including:
Windsor High School Scholarships
Salute to Windsor’s Bravest Firefighter
Salute to Windsor’s Finest Police Officer
Holiday Gifts for Kidsafe
Friends of Northwest Park
Shad Derby Queen Contestant
Memorial Day – Give a Kid a Flag
WHS National Honor Society Pins
Sage Park Middle School Cape Cod Outing
Windsor Youth Baseball League
Visit WindsorExchangeClub.org and click on the
“Receive More Information” link.
Or email us at windsorexchangeclub@gmail.com or contact:
TERESE NEWMAN - President — 860-298-8444
CHUCK GRAHAM - Secretary — 860-688-6657
PETE LEPAK - Treasurer — 860-688-2982
The Exchange Club of Windsor
Congratulates
The Friends of Northwest Park on
their 34th Annual Country Fair
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Windsor/Windsor Locks
Rotary Club
SERVICE ABOVE SELF
Beneficiaries of Our Local Service Projects
World Wide Polio Eradication
Scholarships for Windsor, Windsor Locks and East Granby High Schools
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Student achievement recognitions.
Project Santa
Food Banks
Friends of Northwest Park
Gazebo for senior housing complex.
WHS computer & robotics clubs.
Jonathan's Dream Playground; Habitat For Humanity
Windsor Caring Connection
Mary's Place for grieving children and their families.
Windsor Public Library; Wilson Garden
Benches and welcome signs for Windsor Locks
Proud volunteers at the
Northwest Park Country Fair
Come see us at the grilled
cheese stand!
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Directions to Northwest Park
Take exit 38 off of Rt. 91. Go North on RT 75, Poquonock Avenue. It’s 2
miles to Prospect Hill Road Take your left and proceed to 2nd rotary and take
the right onto Lang Rd. and proceed to the park.
Mark your calendar now for next year’s Fair
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Windsor Volunteer Ambulance
Thank you to the Windsor Volunteer Ambulance for their
participation at the Country Fair, Their community
Support in events are appreciated in Windsor.
Inquiries: 860-688-8244
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Friends of Northwest Park
Wish to Express their
Appreciation to our Platinum
Sponsor
For their continued support of
the Northwest Park Country
Fair
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