Haddam Neck Fair — Contests

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Haddam Neck Fair — Contests
The 104th Annual
Haddam Neck Fair
Labor Day Weekend 2015
Friday, September 4 from 4:00 pm
thru Monday, September 7
Welcome to
The 104th Annual
Haddam Neck Fair
Rated as one of Connecticut’s Major Agricultural Fairs
This year is the fourth year of the second century of the Haddam
Neck Fair.
In the first century transportation went from largely horse and oxdrawn vehicles to trucks and automobiles. Food now comes from
supermarkets instead of the backyard. People work at jobs many
miles from Haddam Neck.
In the first century there was effort on the part of the Grange
organization and 4H to teach and promote better farming and
conservation practices to improve the quality of life. The Haddam
Neck Chapter of the Grange no longer exists, but 4H continues as
our kids continue to learn these basic living skills and demonstrate
them at the Fair.
In the second century there is increasing concern for caring for our
land and water resources and for a return to smaller, more local, and
natural farming.
May the Haddam Neck Fair, in its second century, continue its role
of promoting these values while remaining an independent, familyoriented, major social and agricultural event.
Have fun and thank you for joining us!
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Preparations for the Haddam Neck Fair…
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Table of Contents
The Haddam Neck Fair Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Past Fair Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Program of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Chairmen — Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chairmen — Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Community Projects Supported by the HN Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
The Association of Connecticut Fairs
Annual Scholarship Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Rules and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
National Code of Show Ring Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Haddam Neck Fair Contests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Haddam Neck General Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4H and Educational Booth Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Arts and Hobbies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Baby Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Baked Goods and Baking Contests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Canned Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 57
Fancy Work & Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Flowers & Horticulture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Goats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Horse Pull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Horse Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Oxen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Pedal Pull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Photo Contest, Local and State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Rabbits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Road Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Sheep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Tractor Pull — Antique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Tractor Pull — Farm and Modified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Truck Pull I — Street Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Truck Pull II — Modified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Vegetables and Fruits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Entry Blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Map of the Fairgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Map to Haddam Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
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Musical Entertainment at the Bandstand — Friday
September 4 — Local talent
Basically Blues
Rock Landing
6:00 – 7:30 pm
8:30 – 10:00 pm
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The Haddam Neck Fair Association
Haddam Neck Fairgrounds
26 Quarry Hill Road
Haddam Neck, Connecticut 06424
Fairgrounds Phone: 860-267-5922
Board of Directors
David Tozier — President
Bob McGarry — Vice President
Amy Casey — Secretary
Dianne McHutchison — Assistant Secretary
Susan Rutty — Treasurer
860-873-3071
860-267-7906
860-558-9441
860-267-4671
860-345-4049
Frances Dallas
Diane Darcy
Mark Dumond
Elizabeth Labella
Rebecca McLean
Sue Olsen Wayne Rutty
Angie Sarahina
Randy Spencer
Mike Stevens
860-267-4513
860-227-0501
860-537-6348
860-554-5116
860-267-9975
860-267-2848
860-345-4049
860-759-5334
860-267-1305
860-267-8171
House Committee
Frances Dallas, Diane Darcy, Elizabeth LaBella, Sue Olsen,
& Wayne Rutty
Auditors
Jane Aldieri & Terry “Fats” Danaher
Mailing Address:
The Haddam Neck Fair Association
P.O. Box 220
Middle Haddam, CT 06456
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Musical Entertainment at the Bandstand — Saturday
September 5
Daphne Lee Martin
Ponybird
Hanging Hills
Mountain Movers
West End Blend
12:00 noon – 1:15 pm
1:45 pm – 3:00 pm
3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Mountain Movers
West End Blend
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Come Join Us!
Since it began in 1909, the Haddam Neck Fair has been an entirely
volunteer operation, operating on its own without support from either
government or sponsoring organizations. It is supported entirely by the
funds it raises and by the hard work of its volunteers.
Rated by the State of Connecticut as a Major Agricultural Fair, we
are proud of the fact that we are able to maintain the small, country
atmosphere for which we are known in spite of rising commercialism and
the complications of modern life.
In order for the Fair to continue its traditions we must recruit new
volunteers on a continuous basis. The Fair runs smoothly because of an
experienced team, yet we like to pass along that experience in an orderly
fashion before it is lost and has to be relearned under stress.
Summer work nights are held this year on Wednesday nights from 6:00 pm,
and every night the week before the Fair. This is when we do all the various
maintenance and preparation chores to get ready for the Fair. Come bring
your tools and your skills and get to know us by working with us.
We can also use organizational and public relations skills as well as plain
old common sense. Come see why many of us come back year after year,
and share in the great satisfaction we feel each year as we pull it off again.
Questions? Call David Tozier at 860-873-3071 or Amy Casey at
860-558-9941.
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Musical Entertainment at the Bandstand — Sunday
September 6
Stacy Phillips/Paul Howard Duo
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Last Fair Deal
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Stacy Phillips and His Bluegrass Characters 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
Stacy Phillips/Paul Howard Duo
4:15 pm – 4:45 pm
Last Fair Deal
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Stacy Phillips and His Bluegrass Characters 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Good Night Blue Moon 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Stacy Phillips/Paul Howard Duo
Last Fair Deal
Stacy Phillips and His Bluegrass Characters
Good Night Blue Moon
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This page is dedicated to all
the many volunteers,
without whom
The Haddam Neck Fair
could not be held.
❦
Thank you
for all your tireless hours
and dedication to this
community endeavor.
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Admission Policy
General Admission
Senior Admission (65 Years or Older)
3 Day Admission Pass
Senior 3 Day Admission Pass
Weekend Pass (Includes Friday Night)
Senior Weekend Pass (Includes Friday Night)
$8.00
$7.00
$20.00
$18.00
$28.00
$25.00
Kids under 12 — FREE | Parking — FREE | Bleacher Seats — FREE
Alcoholic Beverages or Pets are not allowed on the grounds.
Ride Ticket Specials at the Haddam Neck Fair
Buy a Ride Wrist Band for one low price of $25.00
and ride any or all of the rides during these hours:
Friday: 4 pm to 11 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
Monday: 10 am to 5 pm
Single Ride Tickets are $2:00 each. Kiddie rides require 1 ticket per ride.
Adult rides require 2 tickets per ride.
Exhibit Entry Times
Respecting our Saturday morning paying guests, we are setting up exhibits
in our buildings a day earlier so that all is in place when they arrive.
Hours for entry:
Thursday September 3rd 4 :00 to 8:00 pm
Friday, September 4th, 3:00 to 6:00 pm
Removal of entries:
Monday evening from 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Website information
Detailed information from Connecticut Association of Fairs about their contests and
about other fairs is available at www.ctagfairs.com.
Should receipes or rules published in this book or on our website raise questions or
differ from those on ctfairs.org, ctfairs.org should be considered the authority.
Connecticut 2015 Animal Health Regulations are available at:
http://www.ct.gov/doag/cwp/view.asp?a=1367&Q=259102&doagPNavCtr=|#39911_030614.pdf
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Past Fair Directors
Jane Aldieri
Carl Anderson
Peter Andersen
Harry Basso
Arnold W. Bailey
Robert S. Bailey
Dick Banning
Jeff Beebe
Dick Betts
Clifton E. Brainerd
Erastus C. Brainerd
Franklyn D. Brainerd
Harvey G. Brainerd
William D.Brainerd
Chauncey D. Brooks
Clark W. Burnham
Hubert E. Butler
Alan Carlson
Clinton Carlson
E. George Carlson
Ernest G. Carlson
Paul C. Carlson
Paul J. Carlson
Anzi N. Clark
Richard Cleveland
Robert Cullen
Alexander F. Dallas
Jeff Dallas
Martin Daly
Martin J. Daly
Wayne Denman
Daniel DiStefano
Robert E. Fales
Sterling Gillette, Jr.
Roy Haight, Jr.
John Hall
Gordon Hallberg
Roy G. Hallberg, Jr.
Roy G. Hallberg, Sr.
Tim Hallberg
Sidney M. Hallberg
Roy Haight
Jack Harris
David Hitchcock
Theodore Holmquist
Walter Jenks
Arthur W. Johnson
Elias Johnson
Robert W. Johnson
David E. Karlson
John L. Kruger
John L. Kruger II
Roger Kruger
Charles A. Lundell, Jr
William Lunden
Ernest Markham
William E. Markham
Rudy Metzger
Richard Mooney
Raymond Mulligan
Leonard Nicholas
Harry S. Nilsen
Harry W. Nilsen
Russ Nilsen
John Nilsen
Robert W. Noyes
Edward R. Nyman
Oscar Nyman
Deborah Olsen
Robert N. Ostergren
Don Pettengill
Louis C. Pettengill
Louis O. Pettengill
Mayo S. Purple
Daniel A. Read
Charles H. Rohrbach
Carl G. Sandin
Gustaf T. Sandin
Jeff Schleidt
Leonard J. Selden
Willis G. Sexton
Harriette G. Smith
Harold Smith
Tim Smith
Samuel Stewart
Carl Terp
John E. Tobin
Clarence W. Van Beynum
David E. Wallsten
Joe Walters
Wendy Waterbury
Martin Wier
Robert Wilcox
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Program of Events, Friday-Saturday
— Friday, September 4th —
Exhibit Entry
3:00 to 6:00 pm
Gates open to general public — Admission charged
4:00 pm
Karaoke – Gazebo
6:00 to 9:00 pm
4x4 and Street Stock Truck Pull
7:00 pm
Judging begins at the Grange Hall and Vegetable/Flower Building
7:00 pm
Exhibits closed Friday night for judging.
Music at the Bandstand — local talent
Basically Blues
Rock Landing
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
8:30 pm –10:00 pm
— Saturday, September 5th —
Gates Open
Farm and Modified Tractor Pull
Skillet Throwing Contest
Haddam Neck Farmers’ Market
Beard Contest
Dog Agility Competition
Truck Pull II
Music at the Bandstand
Daphne Lee Martin
Ponybird
Hanging Hills
Mountain Movers
West End Blend
7:30 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
6:00 pm
12:00 noon
1:45 pm
3:30 pm
5:15 pm
7:00 pm
– 1:15 pm
– 3:00 pm
– 4:45 pm
– 6:30 pm
–10:30 pm
All Four Days
Rides, Concessions, Petting Zoo, Food, Exhibits, Displays,
Ride Bracelets, Circus, Children’s Contests
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Program of Events, Sunday-Monday
— Sunday, September 6th —
Gates Open
Horse Show
Haddam Neck Fair 5K Road Race
Gospel Music at the Bandstand
Horse Pulling Contest
Moodus Drum & Fife Corps Jousting (Truck and Tractor Pulling Ring)
Music at the Bandstand
Stacy Phillips/Paul Howard Duo
Last Fair Deal
Stacy Phillips & His Bluegrass Characters
Stacy/Paul duo
Last Fair Deal
Stacy Phillips & His Bluegrass Characters
Good Night Blue Moon 7:30 am
8:30 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
11:00 am
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
6:00 pm
1:30 pm– 2:00 pm
2:15 pm– 3:00 pm
3:15 pm– 4:00 pm
4:15 pm– 4:45 pm
5:00 pm– 5:45 pm
6:00 pm– 7:00 pm
7:30 pm –10:30 pm
— Monday, September 7th —
Gates Open
Antique Tractor Pull
Ox Cart Class
Working Cattle Show
Oxen Pull
CT Bristol Old Tyme Fiddlers
Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
Baby Show
Premium Payment begins
Removal of Exhibits may begin Removal of Exhibits to be completed no later than
7:30 am
8:30 am
8:00 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
12 noon
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
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Haddam Neck Fair Facebook Page
Starting in early August Meghan Gagne will begin posting
news and late information about the Haddam Neck Fair
on the Haddam Neck Fair Facebook Page. Please use it as
a source of information before and during the fair.
Haddam Neck Fair Farmers Market
In addition to selected fruits and vegetables for sale there will be talks
on Community Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) and the benefits of good,
sustainable gardening practices and how to extend the growing season.
Saturday, September 5
11 am – 5 pm
Nancy MacKinnon of Ballek’s Garden Center, East Haddam
and Jessica Stone of Common Ground CSA, Colchester
Sunday, September 6
11 am – 5 pm
Jessica Stone of Common Ground CSA, Colchester
Monday, September 7
11 am – 5 pm
Ballek’s Garden Center, East Haddam
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Fair Operations Chairmen
Beer Tent — Permittee
Randy Spencer — 860-267-1305
Cold Drink ConcessionMike Stevens — 860-267-8171
Commercial Concessions
Sue Olsen — 860-267-2848
Dianne McHutchison — 860-267-4671
Fair Kitchen Elizabeth LaBella — 860-554-5116
Food ConcessionsMark Dumond — 860-537-6348
Gate OperationsMark Dumond — 860-537-6348
Grange Hall
Franky Dallas — 860-267-4513
Public Information Officer
Bob McGarry — 860-267-7906
Sound Systems
Roger Kruger — 860-267-4114
Tractor & Truck Pull & Horse Show Ringmaster
Traffic Control Trashmasters
Volunteer Coordinator
Randy Spencer — 860-267-1305
Wayne Rutty — 860-345-4049
Randy Spencer & Friends
Amy Casey — 860-558-9441
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Exhibit and Event Chairmen
Arts and Hobbies
Fredda Zaientz — 860-267-0388
Beth James Namen — 860-267-2597
Baby ShowMeghan Gagne — 860-365-0550
Baked Goods
Jerry Graham — 860-267-6736
4H and Educational Booths
Canned Goods
Vivienne McGarry — 860-267-7906
Nancy Smith — 860-267-9223
Cattle, Dairy and BeefColleen Augur — 203-269-6205
Contests
Frances Dallas — 860-267-4513
Drawing, Cattle
Bud McLean — 860-267-9975
Drawing, Horse
Phil Fisher — 860-349-8422
Fancy Work
Deb Olsen — 860-267-8936
Flowers
Goats
Jane Aldieri — 860-267-7354
Kim Kaeser / Jane Keaser — 860-365-0101
Horse ShowCarol Birdsey — 860-344-1804
Ox Cart ClassTom Cavanaugh — 860-267-9045
Oxen
Bud McLean — 860-267-9975
Pedal PullTrevor Davis — 860-345-4609
Photography
Jan Saunders — 860-267-8492
Poultry
The Trojanoski Family — 860-267-1108
Rabbits and PetsMichele & Tara Eggleton — 860-227-2926
Redneck Strongman ContestsMike Stevens — 860-267-8171
Road RaceMargaret McCutcheon Faber — 860-301-5856
Sheep
Kim Kaeser / Jane Kaeser — 860-365-0101
Tractor Pulling, Antique Archie Tanner — 860-870-6539
Tractor Pulling, Farm and ModifiedEd Hodge — 860-818-8864
Truck PullingMike Wall — 518-568-3135
Vegetables and Fruits
Nancy Jendrzejczyk — 860-267-0873
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Community Projects Supported by
The Haddam Neck Fair Association
A Place Called Hope
Autism Speaks
Children’s Specialized Hospital Foundation
Colchester Food Bank
CT State 4-H Horse Advisory Committee
East Haddam Food Bank
East Hampton Ambulance Association
East Hampton Food Bank
East Hampton Little League
Haddam Food Bank
Haddam Little League
Haddam Neck Covenant Church
Haddam Neck Fire Department
Maintenance of a Skating Pond for the Haddam Neck Community
Middlesex–New Haven County 4-H Fair
Memorial Day Services at Haddam Neck Cemetery
Moodus Drum & Fife Corps
Portland Food Bank
Scholarships for graduating seniors who help with the Fair
Shriners Hospital
Haddam Neck Fair Association Scholarships
The Haddam Neck Fair Association Scholarships may be awarded annually to
students who have actively volunteered for the Haddam Neck Fair including
the summer of the year of the application, are residents of Connecticut and are
enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education.
The Haddam Neck Fair Association Board of Directors will consider the following
criteria when awarding a scholarship:
• Fair participation
• Community involvement
• School activities
Applications must be postmarked by September 14, 2015.
For further information or to request an application, please contact Amy Casey,
Secretary, Haddam Neck Fair at amymc@snet.net.
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The Association of Connecticut Fairs
Annual Scholarship Program
The Association of Connecticut Fairs, Inc. awards three scholarships of $1,000.00
each to a graduating high school senior or a current college student to assist
them with their education at an accredited institution of higher learning. One
scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior or college student who will
be pursuing a course of study in agriculture, home economics, or a related field
during the next school year, one to a graduating senior or college student who
will be pursuing a course of study in any field during the next school year, and
one to a graduating senior or college student to be chosen at the discretion of the
Scholarship Committee.
Rules
The applicant must be a high school senior or a current college student and
must be or have been an active participant or exhibitor in a member fair of
The Association of Connecticut Fairs, Inc. Applicants may be required to be
interviewed at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.
Applicants must return the completed application form to the Haddam Neck Fair
Fair Secretary by May 15, 2016. The Secretary will forward screened and signed
applications to the Chair of the Scholarship Committee by May 30th. All questions
on the application must be answered to be considered for an award. An official
high school or college transcript must be attached in a sealed envelope.
Scholarship recipients will be notified of their award prior to July 1 of 2016.
Scholarships will be awarded at the Association of Connecticut Fairs, Inc. Annual
(Fall) Meeting. This meeting usually takes place in November. Winner need not
be present but we hope you would be in attendance.
Applications will be judged on the following basis:
Fair Participation
Scholastic Standing
Financial Need
Citizenship and Leadership
30%
25%
25%
20%
For more information, go to ctagfairs.org or contact the Secretary of the Haddam
Neck Fair.
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Haddam Neck Fair Rules and Regulations
1.All exhibitors are required to pay admission to the Fair, unless holding a Livestock
Exhibitor Pass issued by the Department Chairman. These are limited to a maximum
of three per family and/or farm.
2. A limited number of campers are allowed on the grounds on a first come first serve
basis by permit only. Department Chairmen are responsible for issuing camper
permits. Any camper parked on the grounds without a permit or parked in an
unauthorized area or parked on the grounds prior to Wednesday before the fair
without prior permission may be removed at the owner’s expense. Electrical and water
hookups are not allowed and pump-out is not equipped for or allowed.
3. Dogs or other pets, leashed or not, are not allowed on the Fairgrounds or in vehicles
in the parking lots during the Fair. Bicycles are not allowed on the grounds during the
Fair.
4. Special awards may be made by the Directors for any worthy exhibit not classified.
5. The Directors take precautions for the protection of exhibits, animals and other
property on the grounds but are in no case responsible for damage or injury that may
occur.
6. All articles entered for competition must be entered in the name of the owner. All
grains, fruits, vegetables and flowers must have been raised by the exhibitor. The
registration of articles for competition will close at 6 pm on Friday, September 4th.
7.Exhibits may not be removed from the grounds before 5:00 pm Monday but must be
removed by 6:00 pm Monday.
8. Premiums for exhibits in the Fairhall, vegetable and flower shed,and education building
will be paid after 3:00 pm Monday. At the discretion of the Treasurer, premiums over
$50 may be paid by check.
9. All livestock must meet the minimum requirements of the Connecticut State
Department of Agriculture. (See web address on page 10)
10.Only people who are tending their livestock will be allowed to remain on the
Fairgrounds overnight. All others must leave at the conclusion of the day’s activities.
11. All decisions of judges are final. No person will be allowed to interfere with judges
while in discharge of their duties and should an exhibitor so interfere, his exhibit will
be disqualified.
12. No trucking allowance will be paid any exhibitor.
13. Vehicles are not allowed in exhibit areas during the Fair. They must be in designated
parking areas by 9:00 am each day or they may be towed at the owner’s expense.
14. Alcohol and beer may not be brought into the Fair in any form. Beer purchased at the
Beer Tent may be consumed in moderation in that area.
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National Code of Show Ring Ethics
International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE)
The Haddam Neck Fair supports in principle the National Code of Show Ring Ethics
as put forth by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE). This
code has to do with honorable conduct on the part of exhibitors and on the ethical and
humane treatment of show animals. Copies are available from the Fair Secretary. This
code does not take precedence over existing rules of the Haddam Neck Fair in cases
where there are differences.
A Synopsis of Provisions Relating to the Haddam Neck Fair
All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility
to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must
be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by
their fine example.
Animals shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with applicable
federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules. Livestock shall not be
exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal, state and provincial
statutes, regulations and rules affect the animal’s performance or appearance at the event.
If the laboratory report on the analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken
from livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall
be prima facie evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either
internally or externally.
At any time after an animal arrives on the Fairgrounds, all treatments involving the use
of drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal
shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian.
Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external
application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could
affect the animal’s performance or alter its natural contour, confirmation, or appearance,
except external applications of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect
appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed
veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited.
The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to
cause swelling, using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable
and are prohibited.
Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show management,
other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during, or after the
competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair
and livestock show management, or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy,
cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct
toward them.
No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with
another person or persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics or knowingly
contribute or cooperate with another person or persons either by affirmative action or
inaction to violate this code of ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject such individual
to disciplinary action.
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Haddam Neck Fair — Contests
Skillet Throwing Contest — Women only
Saturday September 5th at 11 am
Sign up at the Information Booth at 10:00 am
Beard Contest
Saturday, September 5th at 1:00 pm
Sign up at the Information Booth by 12:30 pm
Beard must be at least 1" long and will be judged on length, fullness, neatness as
well as quality of sideburns and mustache.
Multiple Birth Contest
Sunday, September 6th at Noon
Sign up at the Information Booth by 11:30 am
Contestants must be twins, triplets or quadruplets and will be judged based on
youngest, oldest, best matched outfits and funny look-alikes.
Special Sunflower Contest
Bring a sunflower that you grew from the seed. Prizes
will be awarded based on largest diameter or tallest
from root to flower. Any size — all are welcome.
Entries: Thursday 4:00 to 8:00 pm & Friday 3:00 to
6:00 pm
Prizes: 1st — $3 2nd — $2 3rd — $1
Redneck Strongman Contest
Sunday September 6th at 6 p.m.
• Participants must be 18 years or older
• Sign up starting at 5:00 p.m. at the information booth
• Entry is limited to the first 15 men and 10 women
• Contest events will be announced on the day of the contest
Prizes: 1st — $50 2nd — $25 3rd — $15 4th — $10
This contest consists of several timed events and is open to all men and women
18 years of age and older. The person with the lowest combined score of all
events will be crowned the 2015 Redneck Strongman.
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The Haddam Neck Fair Association
congratulates
Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue
On their continuing success in their
Haddam Neck Location
at 15 Rock Landing Road
It gives us great pleasure to see horses in
the barns and paddocks and the
land put to agricultural use.
We wish you continued success
www.ctdraftrescue.com/
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The Haddam Neck Fair maintains
membership in the following:
The International Association of Fairs and Expositions
www.fairsandexpos.com
&
The Association of Connecticut Fairs
www.ctagfairs.com
Our appreciation to
Loretta and Terry (Fats) Danaher
who, each year, allow us to use their
hayfield for parking as one of their
many contributions to the
Haddam Neck Community.
✺
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Haddam Neck General Store
Terry (Mrs. Pat) Danaher
109 Rock Landing Road
Haddam Neck, CT 06424
860-267-8466
Assisted by: Maria Hill
While not a competition, the Haddam Neck General Store is a unique part of our
Fair in that it reflects the Haddam Neck Community through the skills of our
residents as shown by the items for sale here.
Rules:
In addition to being a resident of Haddam Neck, each participant offering items for
sale must qualify as follows:
✬ Items must have been produced in Haddam Neck, from scratch. Kit projects
or items purchased for resale are not eligible.
✬Each entrant, or parent, if the entrant is under 16 years of age at Fairtime,
incurs an obligation to help run the booth during the Fair.
✬ The entrant understands that due to space restrictions and in fairness to all,
it may not be possible to display all items simultaneously. It is the obligation
of the participant to check periodically and replenish the supply as necessary
during the Fair.
✬ Items for sale should be put in place between 3 pm and 6 pm on Friday
evening September 4th.
✬ Participants should call to request a registration form.
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4H and Educational Booth Exhibits
Vivienne McGarry
68 Clarkhurst Road
Haddam Neck, CT 06424
860-267-7906
Location: The Carriage Shed – Educational Exhibits
Entries: Thursday – 4 to 8 pm and Friday 3 to 6 pm
Judging: Friday at 7:00 pm
Prizes: 1st$ 50.00 2nd $40.00 3rd $30.00 4th $20.00
Booth exhibits should be of an educational nature on an agricultural or country
living theme illustrating a procedure or work practice. Information should be
conveyed through signs, photographs and props. Space may be limited so please
call 860-267-7906 to enter early and ensure a display spot.
Booth exhibits are part of a tradition of sharing information on how to improve
our quality of life. This may relate to conservation, energy, gardening, recycling or
other themes.
Factors to be considered by the judges will be:
1.Educational Value
40%
2.Appearance and Attractiveness
30%
3.Interest and Originality
25%
4.Further Information
5%
Pumpkin Painting Contest — New This Year
Bring your painted and decorated pumpkin from home to enter. Pumpkins will be
displayed in the Educational Building. There will be two age groups for judging —
under 12 and adult.
Prizes will be awarded for:
Class 1 – Funniest
Class 2 – Scariest
Class 3 – Most Original
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Arts & Hobbies
Fredda ZaientzElizabeth Namen
82 Clarkhurst Road
138 Ague Spring Road
Haddam Neck, CT 06424
Haddam Neck, CT 06424
860-267-0388
860-267-2597
Hours for entry:
Thursday September 3rd, 4:00 to 8:00 pm
Friday, September 4th, 3:00 to 6:00 pm
Judging at 7:00 pm, Friday. Exhibits closed Friday night for judging.
Judging categories will be in three groups, under 10, under 16, and adult. Quality
of entries is far more important than quantity. Exhibitor’s name should not be
on the artwork. Judging will take place Friday evening. There will be no entries
accepted on Saturday. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor.
Special prizes of $5.00 each will be awarded by the Fair Association, one to each of
the three categories, youth under 10, youth 10-16, and 17-adult, for work judged as
best in show.
Entries not picked up promptly between 5 & 6 pm on Monday are at risk of being lost.
Prizes: 1st — $3.00 2nd — $2.00 3rd — $1.00
Arts & Crafts
Everything in this department must be handmade, original, and well displayed, and
must be done by the exhibitor. Any sculpture should have a base, or something
under it to show it off nicely. Mobiles require a string to hang them from, and
paintings which are framed should have a wire or string by which to hang them.
Ceramics
Baskets
CollagesChair Caning
Leather Tooling
Diorama of What You Like to Learn About*
Paper Folding or Mobiles, etc.
Items made of Recycled Material
Drawing/Painting
Sculpture
Pottery
Stained Glass
ShellcraftMetalwork
Textiles: Macrame, Soft Sculpture, etc.
Woodworking
*Not to be confused with Booth Exhibits.
Hobbies — Collections
Butterfly CollectionCoin Collection
Collection or Scrapbook Rock Collection
relating to environmental issues
Shell Collection
Doll Collection
Stamp Collection
Insect CollectionCollections, any other
Photography Scrapbook
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Baby Show
Meghan Gagné
25 South Main Street
East Hampton, CT 06424
860-365-0550
Monday, Sept. 7th — 2:00 pm at the Bandstand
• Anyone connected with the Fair Association is ineligible to win prizes.
• No entry will be permitted without a registration number.
• Registration will take place in front of the Flower and Vegetable Building on
Monday, between 12:30 and 1:45 pm.
• There will be a $5.00 Prize for both a boy and a girl in each of the following
categories:
— Prettiest baby, 6 months or under.
— Prettiest baby, 7 to 12 months.
— Prettiest baby, 13 to 18 months.
— Most charming baby, 6 months or under.
— Most charming baby, 7 to 12 months.
— Most charming baby, 13 to 18 months.
— Chubbiest baby, 6 months or under.
— Chubbiest baby, 7 to 12 months.
— Chubbiest baby, 13 to 18 months.
The Haddam Neck Fair Heartthrob Trophy will be awarded to the baby boy best
dressed for a country fair.
The Haddam Neck Fair Sweetheart Trophy will be awarded to the baby girl best
dressed for a country fair.
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Baked Goods Department
Haddam Neck Contests
Jerry Graham
393 Quarry Hill Road
Haddam Neck, CT 06424
860-267-6736
1. This contest is judged separately from the State Baking Contests.
2. Breads and cakes may be cut in half.
3. Fair committee will take every precaution for the protection of containers
but will in no case be held responsible for any loss or damage.
4.Largest variety class will be judged on quality as well as quantity.
5.Entries are limited to one per category.
Entries are accepted:
Thursday September 3rd, 4:00 to 8:00 pm
Friday, September 4th, 3:00 to 6:00 pm
Judging will take place Friday from 7:00 pm
Class A — Breads
1.
Yeast Breads a.
White
b.
Dark
c.
Fruited
2. Quick Breads — date, nut, banana ,etc.
3. Any other breads
Class B — Cookies
1. 1/2 dozen, any kind
2.Largest variety (3 or more)
Class C — Cakes
1.Layer cake, frosted and decorated
2. Angel, chiffon, sponge cake, unfrosted
3. Any other cake
Class D — Pies (Other than Apple)
1. 2 crust pie
2. 1 crust pie
1st 2nd3rd
$4.00$3.00$2.00
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Haddam Neck Baking Contests continued
Class E — Cupcakes
1st
2nd
3rd
1.Cupcake of your choice, frosted or topped
$4.00 $3.00 $2.00
2. Decorate a Cupcake as:
4.00
3.00
2.00
a. Farm Animal
b. Bug
c. Flower
3. Hypoallergenic 4.00
3.00
2.00
Your choice of gluten free, dairy free, etc.
Class F — State Baking Contest
1st
2nd
3rd
1.
Adult
$5.00$3.00$2.00
2.
Junior 5.003.002.00
3. Apple Pie 5.00
3.00
2.00
Please check HNF Facebook page for recipe exchange.
Special Classes
Haddam Neck Apple Pie
There will be a single award of $30.00 to the best Apple Pie.
Apple pies may be entered in both the Haddam Neck Fair Contest and the State
Apple Pie Contest. Both contests will be judged separately, under different
criteria. It is possible to win in both contests. (See Association of Connecticut
Fairs Two-Crusted Apple Pie Contest on page 47.)
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Association of Connecticut Fairs
(State) Baking Contests
2015 Baking Contests Rules
Full version available at ww.ctagfairs.org
Each year The Association of Connecticut Fairs sponsors baking contests open to
the public at participating member fairs. Separate contests for Junior and Senior
divisions baking a specific recipe are held. An Apple Pie Baking contest is also held.
WHO MAY ENTER: The contest at each participating member fair is open to all
men, women and juniors who are residents of Connecticut. Commercial, industrial
or professional bakers are not eligible. Divisions: Juniors (ages 7 to 15 as of July 1st)
and Senior
HOW TO ENTER: Any Connecticut resident entering a contest at any
participating member fair is automatically entered and competing in the local
contest. Contestants may enter the contest at as many fairs as they wish until
they win first prize. They will then represent that fair at the state baking contest.
Please submit entries to both the local and state contest on disposable plates. The
Association of Connecticut Fairs and the member fairs are not responsible for the
return of plates, trays or containers.
JUDGING: Judging will be based on appearance, flavor and texture. The
Association of Connecticut Fairs will furnish judges’ score sheets to each fair
and the contestant will receive these sheets at the end of the contest. Additions,
deletions or substitutions in the recipe are not permitted and will result in
disqualification. All decisions of the judges are final.
LOCAL CONTEST: The winner of the Haddam Neck Fair contest will receive
a blue ribbon from the Association of Connecticut Fairs and will then become
eligible to submit their entry at the state contest. In the event that only one entry is
received at the local contest and that entry is worthy of first prize, that entry must
be awarded the first place ribbon.
STATE CONTEST: The state contest is held as part of the Fall Meeting and
Convention of the Association of Connecticut Fairs. Entries for the state contest
are accepted until 11:00 a.m. on the day of the judging (contact your local fair or
visit www.ctagfairs.org for the date and location). Contest winners are announced
at the Fall Meeting. Each fair is responsible for contacting their contest winner
and providing them with information. The Association of Connecticut Fairs does
not contact individual fairs or contest winners in regards to contest and banquet
reservations nor does the Association of Connecticut Fairs cover the costs of
attending the awards banquet. NO BANQUET RESERVATIONS FOR CONTEST
WINNERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR.
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Additional 2015 State Contest Prizes
2015 Prizes provided by King Arthur Flour Gift certificates to be redeemed at the
online Baker’s Catalogue at kingarthurflour.com:
Adult Baking
1st place: $75 gift certificate to the online Baker’s Catalogue
2nd place: $50 gift certificate to the online Baker’s Catalogue
3rd place: King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking Cookbook
Junior Baking
1st place: $50 gift certificate to the online Baker’s Catalogue
2nd place: $25 gift certificate to the online Baker’s Catalogue
3rd place: King Arthur Flour Mini Loaf Pan
Two-Crusted Apple Pie
1st place: $75 gift certificate to the online Baker’s Catalogue
2nd place: $50 gift certificate to the online Baker’s Catalogue
3rd place: King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking Cookbook
All winners will also receive a ribbon from King Arthur Flour
The gift cards can also be redeemed at the Baker’s Store in Norwich, Vermont
(2 hr 15 min north of Hartford, exit 13 on 91)
Tony’s Package Store
A Variety of Unique High-End Specialty Wines
& Beers, Micro-Brews, Liqueurs and more.
Ask about our special orders!
Monday–Saturday 8:30 am–9:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
95 Bridge Street • Haddam, CT
860-345-4307
River Valley Provisions
A NEW GROCERY — NOW OPEN! NEXT TO TONY’S PACKAGE STORE
Meat • Seafood • Deli • Fresh Produce
Sunday 8:30 am – 7:00 pm •Monday – Saturday 8:30 am – 8:00 pm
860-554-5599
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2015 Adult Baking Contest Recipe
Anadama Bread
Ingredients
¾ cup milk
½ cup plus 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup molasses
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup lukewarm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
1 packet (¼ ounce) active dry yeast
1½ teaspoon sugar
1 large egg, slightly beaten
3 cups King Arthur Flour All-Purpose Flour
Directions
In a small saucepan, bring the milk just to a boil. Add the ½ cup of cornmeal, the
molasses, butter, and salt; cool to lukewarm in a large bowl.
Meanwhile, in a cup, combine the water, yeast, and sugar; let stand for 10 minutes
or until foamy, then stir into the cornmeal mixture. Beat in the egg and 1 cup of
flour, then the remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
Knead for 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Transfer the dough to a buttered
bowl, turning to coat with the butter. Cover loosely and let rise in a warm place
for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Butter a 9" x 5" x 3" loaf pan. Punch down the dough and knead gently for 2
minutes. Shape into a loaf, place in the pan, seam-side-down, and sprinkle with
the remaining cornmeal. Cover; let rise for 45 minutes or until doubled. Preheat
the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for 45 minutes.
Cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan to completely cool.
Makes 1 loaf.
Submit on foil-covered cardboard cut to no larger than one inch of the size of the
loaf.
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2015 Junior Baking Contest Recipe
Toast & Sandwich Bread
Ingredients
2 teaspoons instant yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup lukewarm milk, 100 – 110º F
1½ teaspoons salt
3 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients until the dough comes
together.
Turnout onto surface and knead four to five minutes until the dough is soft and
smooth.
Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and allow it to rise about
1 hour, or until it doubled in bulk. Shape the dough into a loaf, and place it in a
greased 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan.
Tent the dough with a proof cover or lightly greased plastic wrap, and allow it to
rise for about 1 hour, or until it has crowned 1 to 2 inches over the rim of the loaf
pan.
Bake the bread in a preheated 350°F oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until it tests done
(its internal temperature will read 190°F on an instant-read thermometer).
Remove the bread from the pan to cool.
Submit on a foil-covered cardboard cut to no larger than one inch of the size of the
loaf.
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Association of Connecticut Fairs
Two-Crusted Apple Pie Contest
Contest Rules
1.Each pie must be a 9" (measured at the top inside edge of the dish)
two-crusted pie
2. Submit a 3" x 5" card with your recipe, your name and address.
3. No pre-made or pie mixes will be allowed.
4. The main ingredient must be apples. However, pies may include other
fruits or ingredients.
5. All pies become the property of the Association of Connecticut Fairs
(baking dishes will not be returned).
Judging Criteria
Overall Appearance
40 points
Crust
10 points
Flavor 40 points
Texture 10 points
TOTAL 100 points
The following prizes will be awarded at the state contest plus a Rosette.
1st Place:
$40.00
2nd Place: $35.00
3rd Place: $30.00
4th Place:
$25.00
5th Place: $15.00
6th Place: $12.50
7th Place:
$10.00
8th Place:
9th Place: $5.00
10th Place:
$5.00
$7.50
Honorable Mention Ribbons will also be awarded.
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Canned Goods Department
Nancy Smith
8 Basketshop Road
Haddam Neck, CT 06424
860-267-9223
In addition to other judging criteria, some pickle and preserve categories may be
subject to a “taste-off ” at the judges’ discretion. Judges reserve the right to open
jars to check consistency & quality. Jars in collections will not be opened. Entries
will be accepted on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00pm and Friday from 3:00 to 6:00pm.
Judging begins at 7:00 pm on Friday.
Prizes — 1st $4.00, 2nd $3.00, 3rd $2.00 — except as noted
A “Best of Show” rosette may be awarded by the judges for an especially worthy
entry.
Jar of Fruit or Berries
Jar of Maple Syrup
Jar of Salsa
Bottle of Homemade Beer
Jar of Tomatoes
Bottle of Miscellaneous Beverage
Jar of Miscellaneous Vegetables
Jar of Dill Pickles
Jar of Spaghetti or Chili Sauce
Jar of Bread & Butter Pickles
Jar of Jam or Jelly
Jar of Miscellaneous Pickles or Relish
Jar of Fruit Syrup or ToppingOne Dozen Eggs (all same breed)
3 Jars of Fruit (All Different)
3 Jars of Relish (All Different)
3 Jars of Vegetables (All Different)
3 Jars of Jelly (All Different)
3 Jars of Jam (All Different)
Collection of canned goods (6 different)
Collection of canned goods (12 different)
Collection of jams and jellies (12 different)
1st 2nd3rd
$4.00
$3.00
$2.00
4.00
3.00
2.00
4.00
3.00
2.00
4.00
3.00
2.00
4.00
3.00
2.00
6.00
4.00
3.00
8.00
6.00
4.00
8.00
6.00
4.00
JUNIORS (Aged 15 years and under)
Prizes — 1st $4.00 2nd $3.00 3rd $2.00 — except as noted
A Juniors “Best in Show” Rosette may be awarded by the Judges for an especially
worthy entry.
Jar of Vegetables
Jar of Jelly
Jar of Pickles or RelishOne Dozen Eggs (all same breed)
Jar of Jam
1st 2nd3rd
Collection (3 different) $4.00
$3.00
$2.00
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Cattle Show
Colleen Augur
29 Audette Drive • Wallingford, CT 06492
203-269-6205
• All exhibitors must comply with Fair Rules & Regulations, and all cattle must
comply with State Health Regulations.
• Grade Cattle may be shown but must conform to breed standards.
• Grade and purebred are to be shown in the same lot.
• Entries will be accepted by mail only, on a first–come–first–served basis,
postmarked on or after August 1st, 2015. An entry fee of $2 per animal must be
enclosed.
• No phone entries will be accepted.
• Each farm/family is limited to 8 head total and two per class, as space permits.
• Location of exhibits is at the discretion of the Superintendent and
Superintendent’s decision is final.
• Animals must be in place by 9 am Saturday for judging at 10:00 am on Sunday
• Animals under 4 months are not eligible for individual classes —
group classes only.
Premiums: 1st: $35 2nd: $30 3rd: $25 4th: $20 5th thru 8th: $5.00
Dairy Cattle
Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey and Milking Shorthorn
Junior Heifer Calf — Born on or after 3/1/15
Intermediate Heifer Calf — Born 12/1/14 thru 2/29/15
Senior Heifer Calf — Born 9/1/14 thru 11/30/14
Summer Yearling — Born 6/1/14 thru 8/31/14
Junior Yearling — Born 3/1/14 thru 5/31/14
Intermediate Yearling — Born 12/1/13 thru 2/29/13
Senior Yearling — Born 9/1/13 thru 11/30/13
Junior Champion
Rosette
2 year old
3 year old
4 year old
Mature Cow — 5 years and over
Dry Cow — Any age
Senior Champion
Rosette
Grand Champion
Rosette
Produce of Dam
Daughter, Dam pair
Best 3 Females — bred and owned by exhibitor
Get of Sire — 3 animals, same sire, no bulls
Farm — 5 Dairy Animals, only one animal per herd — any breed
Club Herd — 5 Dairy Animals — 3 Members of Club
Supreme Champion (All Breeds)
Rosette & Trophy
Trophy for Supreme Dairy Champion donated
by Kirsten Kruger & Family, Meriden, CT
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Beef Cattle
Angus, Crossbreed, Hereford, Simmental, Other registered breeds shown together
Junior Heifer Calf — 4 to 6 months Intermediate Heifer Calf — 7 to 9 months Senior Heifer — 10 to 12 months
Junior Yearling — 13 to 15 months
Intermediate Yearling — 16 to 18 Months
Senior Yearling 19 to 24 months — Not in Milk
Junior Champion
Rosette
Junior Reserve Champion
Rosette
Cow 2 years
Cow 3 years
Cow 4 years
Cow 5 years and over
Senior Champion
Rosette
Grand Champion
Rosette
Reserve Champion
Rosette
Produce of Dam
Cow, Calf — bulls up to 6 months of age eligible
Best 3 Females bred and owned by exhibitor
Get of Sire — 3 animals, same sire
Farm Herd — 5 Beef Animals, only one animal per herd — any breed
Club Herd — 5 Beef Animals — 3 Members of Club
Supreme Champion — All Breeds
Rosette & Trophy
Steer (Light) Steer (Medium) Steer (Heavy) Grand Champion Steer
Ribbon & Trophy
Reserve Champion Steer
Rosette
Trophies for Supreme Beef Champion and Grand Champion Steer
donated by Kirsten Kruger & Family, Meriden, CT
Fitting and Showmanship — Dairy and Beef
Appropriate showmanship attire please.
Age of contestant is determined as of January 1st.
1st 2nd3rd 4th5th6th
Novice (1st year showman — any age) $40 $35 $30 $25 $20 $15
Junior (11 years and under)
40
35
30
25 20 15
Intermediate (12 to 14 years old)
40
35
30
25 20 15
Senior (15 to 19 years old)
40
35
30
25 20 15
Over the Hill
Ribbon
Champion Dairy and Beef
Rosette
Trophies for novice and intermediate classes are donated by Airline Farm of Cobalt, CT.
Trophies for junior classes are donated in memory of Paul L Kruger.
Trophies for senior classes are donated by Rockfield Farm, Haddam Neck.
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Fancy Work & Quilts
Debbie Olsen
Rock Landing Road
Haddam Neck, CT 06424
860-267-8936
Items entered must be completed between September 2014 and August 2015 and
must be the work of the exhibitor. Each exhibitor may enter only one item per
category.
Prizes: 1st $5.00 2nd $3.00 3rd $1.00
Best in Show — Quilts $10.00 and a ribbon
Registration Times for the 2015 Fair
Thursday, Sept. 3rd, from 4 to 8 pm, Friday, Sept. 4th, from 3 to 6 pm.
Registration forms will be provided. Judging begins at 7:00 pm, Friday.
Class 1 Picture — framed
a.Crewel
b.Counted Cross Stitch
c.Embroidered
d.Needlepoint
e.Cross Stitch
Class 2 Weaving — any item
a.Scarfs
b.Tablecloths and Runners
c.Rugs
d.Any item not listed
Class 3 Tatting — any item
Class 4 Crocheting — Yarn
a.Afghan
b.Pillow
c.Baby Sweater
d.Child’s Sweater
e.Adult’s Sweater
f. Baby Set (3 items)
g.Scarf
h.Mittens or Gloves
i.Hats
j. Slippers
Class 5 Crocheting — Cotton String
a.Bedspread
b.Center Piece or Wall Hanging
c.Doilies (under 14")
d.Set of 3 Handkerchiefs
Class 6 Knitting
a.Afghan
b.Pillow
c.Baby Sweater
d.Child’s Sweater
e.Adult Sweater
f. Baby Set (3 Items)
g.Scarf
h.Mittens or Gloves
i.Hats
j.Slippers
Class 7 Rugs
a.Braided
b.Tufted
c.Woven Cotton
d.Woven Wool
e.Hooked
f.Crocheted or Knitted
Class 8 Sewing — Clothing
a.Dress
b.Jumper
c.Skirt
d.Blouse or Shirt
e.Nightgown
f. Pants or Shorts
g.Jacket or Coat
h.Hat
i.Apron
j. Any item not listed
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Fancy Work & Quilts, continued
Class 9 Pillows
Class 10 Miscellaneous
a.Collection of Animals (3)
b.Doll
c.Collection of Potholders
d.Doll clothes
Any other
Class 11 Decorative Flags or Kites
Class 12 Special Wall Hanging
Pieced or appliqued and handquilted, not larger than 25"x 25" using
a star pattern and colors of your
choice
Class 13 Haddam Neck Fair
Quilt Contest
a. Group quilts, judged on design
& color, embroidered, pieced,
appliqued, tied or quilted
b. Pieced and hand quilted
c. Appliqued and hand quilted
d.Embroidered and hand quilted
e.Machine quilted — pieced,
appliqued or embroidered
f.Tied quilts — pieced and appliqued
or embroidered — may use printed pattern
g. Hand quilted on a printed pattern.
Connecticut State Quilt Contest
The following rules apply to any quilts which are to qualify for the State Quilt
Contest, which takes place at the Fall meeting of the Association of Connecticut
Fairs. Complete information is available from the Fair Secretary or at
ctagfairs.org
Categories:
1. Hand Applique
2.Patchwork.
(Tied quilts and Pre-cut Quilt Kits do not qualify)
Contest Rules:
1. All work must be completed by an individual quilt maker.
2. Work can be pieced by hand or by machine but applique must be done by hand.
3. Quilts may be hand or machine quilted
4.To qualify for an applique quilt, the quilt must be at least 50% applique.
5. All four sides, when added together, must measure a minimum of 216 inches total.
6. No wall hanging.
7. A quilt can only compete in the Association of Connecticut Fairs quilt contest once.
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Flowers and Horticulture
Jane R. Aldieri
36 Ben Clark Hill Road
Haddam Neck, Ct. 06424
Requirements for Flower and Horticultural Entries
Judging and awards are based on your adherence to the guidelines described as
part of each category you enter. Please read the categories carefully as well as
materials for design and horticulture class.
Registration Times for the 2015 Fair
Thursday, September 3rd, from 4pm to 8 pm
Friday, September 4th, from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Judging is Friday evening, starting at 7 pm
Material For Design Class
• Exhibitors are asked to name all materials used in the design arrangements.
• An arrangement implies the use of any plant material, a container, and the
base on which it stands, if appropriate.
• No artificial foliage or flowers are permitted in any class, specified in the
design detail.
• Purchased commercial floral material is accepted for design class only.
• Designs are judged on condition of material, suitable containers, overall
balance, color and adherence to the theme of the fair year for each class.
• Accessories can be accepted in all artistic design class entries.
Containers
Exhibitors need to supply containers for all horticulture specimens. Please be
aware that you are being judged on overall presentation and your container is
therefore part of your entry.
Display
Covered tables and shelves for entries will be provided.
The Haddam Neck Fair will make every effort to care for all exhibits, but cannot be
held responsible for damage.
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Artistic Design Classes
Premiums: 1st — $5.00 2nd — $3.00 3rd — $2.00
“Best in Show” Award in memory of Chris Harris $25.00
2015 Theme — 10 of the 14 Connecticut Historic Gardens
Enjoy researching these Connecticut treasures and get inspired for your designs.
Class “A” for Children under 16 entries, and Class “B” adults over 16 years of age.
Class I “Florence Griswold” — Create your own Fairy Hut to recognize the
annual “Wee Faerie Village” event at the Florence Griswold Museum. Minimal
amount of man made material, but allowed.
Class II “Harkness Memorial State Park” — Design of choice to mark this
historical seaside Renaissance Revival mansion, and the Italian, Oriental or cutting
gardens at the Park.
Class III “Hillstead Museum” — Colonial Revival House designed by one of
the first female Architects in this country. Floral design inspired by a work of art.
Photo copy or original work of art to accompany your arrangement.
Class IV “Thankful Arnold House” — Museum is a member of the CT Woman’s
Heritage Trail. Create an arrangement using a child’s toy in your design.
Class V “Butler-McCook House & Garden” — Create a small garden reflecting
the Victorian garden addition to this house built in 1782.
Class VI “Glebe House Museum & Gertrude Jekyll Gardens”
Miniature arrangement not to exceed 5" in height or width with reference to the
Civil War era.
Class VII “Promises At Three Rivers Farm” — “Land that goes on forever”
Design of choice to include reference to the Pootatuck American Indians.
Class IX “Harriet Beecher Stowe Center” — A design with reference to
“Uncle Tom’s Cabin” published 163 years ago.
Class X “Weir Farm National Historic Site” — A colorful design of choice to
include a tool or object commonly used on a farm.
Horticultural Classes
Premiums: 1st — $3.00 2nd — $2.00 3rd — $1.00
Class 11 Aster
Class 12 Calendula – 3 blooms
Class 13 Celosia (Cocks Comb)
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Horticultural Classes continued
Class 14 Sedum – 1 spray
Class 15 Cosmos – 1 spray
Class 16 Marigold
Class 17 Nasturtiums – 3 blooms
Class 18 Pansy
Class 19 Petunia
Class 20 Salvia
Class 21 Snapdragon – 1 spike
Class 22 Zinnia
Class 23 Any worthy annual, other than listed categories
Class 24 Any worthy perennial, other than listed categories
Class 25 Sunflower – 1 spray, each flower not to exceed 6"
Class 26 Dahlia
Class 27 Any other flowering bulb or corn
Class 28 Gladiola
Class 29 Rose
A. Hybrid Tea
B. Floribunda (many small flowers in clusters of 5 – 7)
C. Miniature
Class 30 Houseplants
A. Specimen flowering plant
B. Cactus or other succulent
C. Specimen foliage
D. Topiary
E. Bonsai
F. Dish Garden
G. Any other variety
H. Saint Paulia, african violet
Class 31 Herbs
A. Collection of 5 annual or perennial specimens individually labeled
B. Single potted herb plant
C. Topiary
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Junior Horticulture Classes
(Children up to 12 years of age)
Premiums: 1st – $3.00 2nd – $2.00 3rd – $1.00
Class 32 Marigold
Class 33 Zinnia
Class 34 Sunflower, not to exceed 8" height or width
Class 35 Herbs
A. Annual
B. Perennial
Class 36 Collection of Herbs (5 specimens)
Class 37 Dish Garden
Class 38 Any worthy Annual
Class 39 Any worthy Perennial
Class 40 Houseplant — single plant
The Haddam Land Trust, Inc.
Working to Protect Open Space and
Conserve the Natural Resources
in the Town of Haddam
Visit our booth at the Fair,
across from the
entrance to the Fair Hall.
www.hltrust.org
P.O. Box 66, Haddam, CT 06438
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Goat Show
Kim Kaeser / Jane Kaeser
110 West High Street
East Hampton, CT 06424
860-365-0101
Saturday, September 5th, 2015 — 11:00 am
Mail in entry forms as soon as possible to the above address, since space is limited.
We wish to accommodate as many exhibitors as possible, so the number of animals
each exhibitor may bring will be limited. Entries accepted until pens are full.
Please indicate breed of animal on entry form and enclose a copy of current health
papers with entry form along with an entry fee of $2 per animal.
There is a limit of 10 animals per family and/or farm.
Animals may be penned Friday, 12 Noon – 5 pm to avoid opening traffic.
A current health certificate must be shown to the superintendent prior to
unloading animals, and the superintendent will make a health inspection for
conformance to state health regulations before allowing an animal to be penned or
remain on the grounds.
Animal bedding will be provided upon arrival.
Farm displays, pen decorations, and any other creative ideas to attract interest and
educate the public about Dairy Goats will be greatly appreciated.
Please keep the area in front of the pens clear of soiled bedding, and maintain farm
displays in good condition for the duration of the fair.
Breed Classes will be determined by entries.
There will be no pre-show milk-out.
However, any animal showing excessive
udder distension will be excused from the
show ring.
Dressing in dairyman whites, and fitting
the animals for show is required.
Animals must remain on the Fairgrounds
until 5pm Monday.
Exhibitors are required to rake out pens
prior to leaving the fair.
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Goat Classes
Fitting & Showmanship Classes
G-1 Jr. Fitting & Showmanship 7 – 12 yrs.
G-2 Sr. Fitting & Showmanship 13 – 17 yrs.
G-3 Adult Fitting & Showmanship 18 & over
G-4 Novice* Fitting & Showmanship
*Novice – First year showman of any age
G-5 Peewee Showmen under 7
1st 2nd 3rd4th
$15 $10
$8 $6
15
10
8
6
15
10
8
6
15
10
8
6
15
10
8
6
15
10
8
6
Senior Doe Classes
1st 2nd
G-6Milking Does Under 2 Years
$15
$10
G-7Milking Does 3 to 4 Years
15
10
G-8Milking Does 5 Years and up
15
10
Champion and Reserve Champion awarded for each breed.
Senior Champion Rosette
Reserve Senior Champion Rosette
Best Senior Doe in Show
Rosette
3rd4th
$8 $6
8
6
8
6
Junior Doe Classes
1st 2nd
G-9 Does 3 Months and under
$15
$10
G-10 Does 3 to 6 Months
15
10
G-11 Does 6 to 12 Months
15
10
G-12 Yearling Does Under 2 Years
15
10
Champion and Reserve Champion awarded for each breed.
Junior Champion Rosette
Reserve Junior Champion
Rosette
Best Junior Doe in Show
Rosette
3rd4th
$8 $6
8
6
8
6
8
6
Group Classes
G-13 Dam & Daughter – Rosette
G-14 Goat in Harness*
G-15Trio of does (One entry per Family)
Farm Display
* Not shown in any other class.
3rd
$8
$10
$10
$10
1st
$15
$25
$25
$25
2nd
$10
$15
$15
$15
$15
$10
$15
4th
$6
$5
$5
$5
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Horse Pulling Contest
Superintendent: Phil Fisher
Call 860-349-8422
Horse Pulling — Sunday, September 6th, 2015 — 11:00 am
• Teams must be on the grounds in time to weigh.
• Eastern Draft Horse Association Rules apply.
• Any additional rules will be announced before each class.
• Official distance for horse classes will be a minimum of 12 feet.
• Premiums for teams being tested by the state will be withheld pending a
negative test result.
Class 1 — Under 3,100 Lbs
Class 2 — 3,101 to 3,300 Lbs
Class 3 — Free For All
Premiums for each class
1st2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
$500$400$300$200 $150$100$100$100
Note: At the discretion of the Haddam Neck Fair, premiums over $50 may be paid
by check.
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Horse Show
Horseshow Superintendent — Carol Birdsey
2 Randolph Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
860-344-1804 leave message • Fax 860-345-3357
Please no calls after 9:30 pm
Sunday September 6, 2015 • 8:30 a.m. Rain or Shine
Horse Show Rules
Only Riders will be allowed free entry into the Fair; all others will be required to
pay admission. The Haddam Neck Fair’s NO DOGS Policy applies. All trucks and
trailers must be parked in an orderly manner in the designated area. All other
vehicles must be parked in the general parking lot, with no exceptions. Vehicles
not parked properly will be towed at the owner’s expense. The Haddam Neck Fair
Horse Show will use The New England 4-H Horse Show Rule Book as their official
rulebook. This rulebook may be found at www.4-h.uconn.edu under publications.
Health Regulations – The Haddam Neck Fair adheres strictly to State of
Connecticut Regulations. A photo copy of current Coggins & Rabies certificates
must be submitted to the show secretary with each entry. May be mailed, or
emailed to rbirdsey01@snet.net or faxed to 860-345-3357 attention horse show to
save time the morning of the show. Must be received by September 4th by 5pm.
Age Divisions – All ages will be based on the rider’s age as of January 1, of the
current year. Only human age and ability level will be used to determine division
entry. All beginner riders are combined youth and adult. Adult riders are walk/
trot/canter or walk/jog/lope riders who are 18 and over as of 1/1/15. Open
Divisions are open to all walk/trot/canter or walk/jog/lope riders. Lead line riders
may be any age. Lead Line and beginner riders may only enter classes within their
divisions. Youth open to all riders under age 18.
Entry Fees – Classes are $10.00 each. Jumping Warm Up is $5.00. The Classic
Classes are $15.00 and special prizes and ribbons will be awarded in these classes.
The Jackpot is $20. A post entry fee $20.00 will be charged for any entry not
received by September 4, 2015 There will be a $50 charge for any returned check.
The Haddam Neck Fair reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone with an
outstanding balance from last year.
Prizes & Payback – 6 ribbons and a trophy/prize will be awarded in each class, and
in addition, a payout of $15 for 1st, $10 for 2nd and $5 for 3rd. Classes must have a
minimum of 6 in class for payback. No payback for Classics & Lead Line: there will
be ribbons for all lead line participants.
Attire and Equipment – ASHA/SEI APPROVED & PROPERLY FITTED HARD
HATS – with harnesses are required for all riders & drivers whenever mounted
or driving, who are under the age of 19 regardless of riding seat or style. They
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are also required for all jumping classes. We encourage all Adult participants to
wear hard hats to set a good example to our youth. Proper attire is required for all
English and Western classes. Gymkhana attire – Jeans and tee shirts are permitted
but proper riding boots are required for all riders. No tank tops or spaghetti straps
allowed. Martingales will be permitted in fence & gymkhana classes only.
Behavior and Designated Area – The Haddam Neck Fair Association and the
Haddam Neck Fair Horse Show Committee will not be responsible for injury to
animals, persons, or damage to property of exhibitors or spectators. Horses are
allowed only in designated areas. Horses are to be led or ridden at the walk only
in these areas. The rider of any horse found outside of the designated area or
violating the above rule may be asked to leave and their entry fees will be forfeited.
Any persons causing risk of injury to himself or other exhibitors, spectators, or
showing unnecessary roughness or being discourteous will be disqualified from
further competition, and receive no refund.
Horses – All known kickers must identify themselves with a red ribbon. The judge
may excuse a horse or rider for unfitness, mistreatment, or health concerns. No
Stallions are allowed. Decision of the Judge is final.
To qualify for championships, contestants must compete in the following classes:
Beginner English Walk/Trot
19, 20, 21
Beginner Western Walk/Jog
32, 36, 37
Youth English
9, 10, 11
Youth Western
33, 40, 41
Adult English
16, 17, 18
Adult Western
34, 38, 39
Open English
12, 13, 14Open Western
35, 42, 43
Open Equitation
15, 25, 27
Lead Line
3, 4, 5
Working Hunter
22, 24, 26
Small Equine
44, 45, 46
Driving
47, 48, 49
Green Horse
6, 7, 8
Beginner Gymkhana
47, 48, 49, 50
Youth Gymkhana
51, 53, 55, 57Open Gymkhana
52, 54, 56, 58
Must be Present to receive Championship — they will not be mailed or delivered.
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Class Descriptions
Small Equine In-Hand Discipline – Open to horses or ponies 12 hands or under. To
be shown at the walk & trot. Judges may ask for any of the following commands: walk,
extended walk, trot, extended trot, side-pass, back along the rail, stand, halt, reverse at
any gait, or any other command as the judges deems fit.
Small Equine In-Hand Jumping – Open to horses or ponies 12 hands or under. To be
shown over a course of jumps. Course will be posted.
Small Equine In-Hand Obstacle – Open to horses or ponies 12 hands or under. To be
judged over a series of obstacles that might be encountered on the trail. Will be on an
outside course. Course will be posted. Measurements will be taken if deemed necessary.
Horses do not have to be registered.
Reinsmanship Driving – Judged on the skill of the driver and their communication
with the horse. To be shown both ways of the ring at the walk, jog trot, and working trot
or alternate gaits. May be asked to rein back.
Pleasure Driving – Judged on the suitability of horse to provide a pleasant drive. To
be shown at a walk, trot & extended trot both ways of the ring. Must stand quietly and
back readily. An adult may ride as an attendant.
Obstacle Driving – To be driven as a performance class. To be driven at the trot over
a prescribed course of obstacles. After passing through the starting line the competitor
shall proceed through each obstacle to the designated finish line. Time will be used to
break ties only. Horses who canter will be penalized. In the event of a tie a drive off will
be required.
Equitation and Horsemanship – Exhibitors may be asked to perform an individual
test, and will be judged on rider’s seat, hands, the performance of the horse and
suitability of the horse and rider.
Pleasure – Judged on horse’s ability to provide a pleasurable ride. Should be shown on a
reasonably loose rein with light contact.
Discipline – Judged on ability to perform, immediately and correctly, the judge’s
commands. Riders will not be eliminated for a fault.
Green Horse – Open to horses in the first two years of showing. Not open to beginner
riders. Horses may cross-enter into another division as long as their tack is not changed
and the horse is not to be ridden by a beginner.
Lead Line – Halter with leadline attached under bridle. No age limit. Open to riders
who are UNABLE to handle a horse safely on their own. To be judged at a walk and trot
or jog. Must be led by an adult for safety purposes, but the rider should have control
of the animal. Open to English and Western riders who have never shown in any class
other than lead line.
Beginner Walk Trot & Beginner Adult Walk Trot – Open to riders who have never
shown at a canter/lope.
Trail – The course will consist of up to ten obstacles. The rider will be allowed three
tries at each.
The John Chiarella Memorial Classic – will have an equitation pattern then pleasure
on the rail.
The Dick Woolam Memorial Classic 4-H Equitation Classic – will be judged as an
equitation class and may have a pattern.
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Horse Show Classes
Ring 1 (English)
1.Open Adult Fitting & Showmanship
2.Open Youth Fitting & Showmanship
3.Lead Line Pleasure
4.Lead Line Equitation
5.Lead Line Discipline
6. Green Horse Pleasure Eng & West W/T
7. Green Horse Pleasure Eng & West W/T/C
8. Green Horse Eng & West Discipline W/T
9. Youth English Pleasure
10. Youth English Equitation
11. Youth English Discipline
12.Open English Equitation
13.Open English Pleasure
14.Open English Discipline
15.Open Equitation on the Flat
16. Adult English Equitation
17. Adult English Pleasure
18. Adult English Discipline
19. Beg. English Walk/Trot Equitation
20. Beg. English Walk/Trot Pleasure
21. Beg. English Walk/Trot Discipline
22. Working Hunter Under Saddle
Jumping warm up (unjudged) — $5.00 to be paid in Cash at gate
23.Cross Rails
24. Working Hunter Over Fences 2’0"-2’3"
25.Open Equitation over Fences 2’0"
26. Working Hunter Over fences 2’3"-2’6"
27.Open Equitation over Fences 2’3"
28. Haddam Neck Fair W/T/J Pleasure Classic
29. Haddam Neck Fair Pleasure Classic
30. Dick Woolam Memorial 4-H Equitation Classic
31. John Chiarella Memorial Classic
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Ring 2 (Western) – To begin following Lead Line
32. Beginner Walk/Jog Trail (all riders in ring, together)
33. Youth Western Trail (all riders in ring, together)
34. Adult Western Trail (all riders in ring, together)
35.Open Western Trail (all riders in ring, together)
36. Beginner Walk/Jog Pleasure
37. Beginner Walk/Jog Horsemanship
38. Adult Western Pleasure
39. Adult Western Horsemanship
40. Youth Western Pleasure
41. Youth Western Horsemanship
42. Open Western Horsemanship
43. Open Western Pleasure
44. Small Equine In Hand Discipline 12 hands & under
45. Small Equine In Hand Jumping 12 hands & under
46. Small Equine Obstacle 12 hands and under
47. Reinsmanship
48. Pleasure Driving
49.Obstacle Driving
Gymkhana Classes – In combined ring – Not to start before 3:00 pm
50. Walk Trot Arena Race
51. Walk Trot Flag
52. Walk Trot Keyhole
53. Walk Trot Cloverleaf
54. Youth Arena Race
55.Open Arena Race
56. Youth Flag Race
57.Open Flag Race
58. Youth Keyhole
59.Open Keyhole
60. Youth Cloverleaf
61.Open Cloverleaf
62. Haddam Neck Fair Cloverleaf Jackpot
Winner takes ½ of the Jackpot class entry fees
If Youth numbers are low we will combine Youth & Open
A full list of all class rules and course layouts
will be posted at the secretary’s booth the day of the show
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Rider # ___________
(Assigned By Secretary)
Horse Show Registration Form
Sunday September 6, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. — Rain or Shine!
Rider’s Name:_____________________________ Phone #___________________
Horse’s Name: ___________________________________________
(Only one horse/rider per entry form)
Rider’s Age: ___________________ Date of Birth_________________________
As of Jan. 1, 2015
Rider’s Mailing Address:
Needed for the computer program
Street Address______________________________________________________
City_________________________ State__________ Zip____________________
Email Address:_____________________________________________________
Class #
Cost
Class Name/Description
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FEESEntry Fee — $10.00 per class
Classic Entry Fee — $15 per class
Jackpot — $20
Post Entry Fee $20.00 per horse rider combination after September 4, 2015.
(See full rules for details)
I hereby agree to abide by the rules of the Show and I further agree to hold
the Haddam Neck Fair Association and The Haddam Neck Fair Horse Show
Committee free from any claims, demands or expenses that my be incurred by
horses entered by me. The Haddam Neck Fair Association has permission to
transport and obtain medical attention of rider at no cost to said association.
Rider’s Signature: ___________________________________________________
Parent or Guardian: _________________________________________________
To sign if rider is under age 18
Rabies & Coggins Certificates MUST be shown or horses cannot show & MUST
leave the grounds! Copies may be mailed with entry, emailed or faxed prior to
show to save time in the morning. Mail entries to:
Carol Birdsey, 2 Randolph Rd, Middletown CT 06457
or fax to 860-345-3357, Attention: Carol Birdsey
Email: rbirdsey01@snet.net
Copies will need to be kept on file during the show.
All riders & drivers under 19 years of age, in all seats must wear an ASTM/SEI
approved hard hat, with chin harness properly fastened whenever mounted or
driving.
For Office Use Only!
Coggins Cert# _______________________
Rabies Cert#
_______________________
Check
Open Check
_______________________________
Name On Check
Paid In Full?
___________
Number of Classic
Classes @ $15 Entered
___________
Number of Jackpot
Classes @ $20.00 Entered ___________
Method of Payment
Cash
Number of Classes
@ $10.00 Entered Yes
No
Total Classes
___________
Class Charges
___________
$20.00 Post Entry Fee
___________
Total
___________
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Oxen And Working Steers
Frank (Bud) McLean III
26 Depot Hill Road — P.O.Box 275
Cobalt, CT 06414
860-267-9975
Committee: Tom Cavanaugh, Dan Records, Tom Dering and Randy Cavanaugh
Cart Classes Monday, Sept. 7th, 8:00 am to 11:30 am
Tom Cavanaugh — Superintendent, 860-267-9045
1st 2nd3rd4th 5th 6th 7th
Juniors (16 yrs and under) $40 $35 $30 $25 $20
$15 $10
Senior (17 and up)
$40 $35 $30 $25 $20
$15 $10
16/16 Pull
$50 $45$40$35$30 $25$20
Driver and Helper 16 and under years of age
Two Steers, combined weight under 1600 lbs
Showing of Cattle and Steers — Monday Sept 7th at 9:00 am
Chianinas, Devons, Durhams, Holstein, Swiss
All other breeds shown together.
The Haddam Neck Fair prides itself on the cleanliness of our cattle and steers.
1st 2nd3rd4th
Junior Calves
Senior Calves
One Year Old
Two Years Old
Three Years Old
Four Years Old
Five Years Old — Over 3200 Lbs (Pair)
$25
25
30
30
30
30
30
$20
20
25
25
25
25
25
$17
17
20
20
20
20
20
$15
15
15
15
15
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Draft Oxen Events
Cattle Draw will begin one half hour after the end of the Cattle Show.
Classes will be held in the order of listing.
Class 1 – up to 3,200 lbs.
Class 2 – over 3,200 lbs.
Prizes: 1st – $175 2nd – $150 3rd – $125 4th – $110 5th – $100
6th – $90 7th – $80 8th – $70 9th – $60 10th – $50
Class 3 – up to 2,800 lbs.
Class 4 – up to 2,400 lbs.
Prizes: 1 st – $150 2nd – $125 3rd – $110 4th – $100 5th – $90
6th – $80 7th – $70 8th – $60 9th – $50 10th – $40
Additional Prize money donated by Fireworks of Haddam and
Paley Brothers Farms of Portland
A plaque and $50 will be awarded in memory of Stanford H. Brainerd
to the top showman.
Rules – Draft Oxen Events
Draft Cattle must be Tuberculin Tested and Rabies Vaccinated.
The Rules, as adopted by the Connecticut Ox Owners and Drivers Association,
will be strictly enforced.
All animals in show and drawing contest must be on the grounds by 8:30 am and
remain until close of fair.
Oxen will be driven with a whip and lash or wooden goad sticks only.
Teams will be weighed on Fairgrounds at a time designated by the chairman.
No stepping up in classes 1, 3 or 4.
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Pedal Tractor Pull
Trevor Davis
363 Main Street — Suite 502 (Office)
Middletown, CT 06457
860-347-8738
Pedal Pull Classes — (Next to Poultry & Rabbit Barn)
Monday, September 7th — 12 Noon
These classes are for younger tractor-pullers, both boys and girls, and involves a
pedal-driven toy tractor (supplied) pulling an appropriate sled a distance of 10 feet
on the grass.
Class 1 Ages 4 and 5 years
Class 2 Ages 6 and 7 years
All entrants receive a trophy!
This is a great photo opportunity for your children.
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Photography
Jan SaundersLydia Brewster
304 Rock Landing Road
Rock Landing Road
Haddam Neck, CT 06424
Haddam Neck, CT 06424
860-267-8492
860-267-8164
Requirements
Exhibitors may enter photos in any of the following categories. There is a limit of
8 photos, total, per person. All pictures must be matted, not framed and have a
title. Framed photographs will not be accepted. There will be separate judging for
entries submitted by those under 16. Over 16 are considered to be adults. Pictures
may be in black and white or color.
Categories:
PeopleChildren
Landscape / Seascape
Nature
Animals
Flowers
Agricultural FairsObjects / Architecture
Computer Enhanced / Alternative Methods
Registration:
• The photography department is located on the second floor of the Fair Hall.
• Entry times are Thursday 4 to 8 pm and Friday 3 to 6 pm.
• All entries will be hung on the wall or placed in display cases.
• Judging will be from 7:00 pm on Friday. Fair Hall will be closed Friday night.
• The Haddam Neck Fair will make every effort to care for all entries, but cannot
be held responsible for damage or loss.
• Photographs may be picked up starting at 5 pm on Monday and no later than
6 pm.
• Prize money may be picked up at the Fair office starting at 3:00 pm. Monday.
Prizes:
Awards for each category are as follows:
1st (Blue)
$6.00
2nd (Red)
$4.00
3rd (Yellow)
$3.00
Honorable Mention (Green) $2.00
There will be a Best of Show award of $5.00 and a Rosette in both the adult and
under 16 groups.
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Photo Contest
Association of Connecticut Fairs
2015 PHOTO CONTEST
The theme for the annual photo contest is “ Connecticut Fairs.” The photos
submitted should show general scenes around our member fairs. Photos must
have been taken after September 30,2014. The photos entered do not have to be
exhibited at any member fairs to be eligible.
Contest Rules
Official entry from will be on the Association of Connecticut Fairs web page,
www.ctfairs.org
This contest is open to anybody regardless of age. Professional photographers are not
eligible. The person entering the contest must take the photo submitted.
There will be no entry fee to enter this contest. The Association of Connecticut Fairs
will not be responsible for any lost or damaged photos submitted to the contest.
The photographer’s name, date, photo title, location of where each photo was taken
must appear on the reverse side of each photo.
Each exhibitor may enter a maximum of two (2) photos in each lot.
A photo taken can not be entered into more than one lot.
Salon print exhibitors cannot enter the Snapshot contest.
All entries must be submitted no later than 6:00 pm Sunday October 4, 2015 to any of
the committee members.
All entries become property of the Association of Connecticut Fairs.
Contest winners will be announced at the Annual Fall Meeting and Banquet. Please
visit www.ctfairs.org for the date, time and location of the meeting.
In the event that less than ten (10) prints or snapshots are entered in either the black
& white or color lots, the two lots will be combined and only one set of awards will be
made. Awards will be given at the judge’s discretion if the number of entries does not
justify the five (5) awards.
The Association of Connecticut Fairs reserves the rights to reproduce any and all entries
with the photographers’ by line. One photo may be chosen to appear on the cover
of the “Association of Connecticut Fairs” booklet from the previously judged contest
winners.
The overall contest winner will receive one (1) REDUCED RATE TICKET for the
upcoming season.
A photo contest will be held at the Annual Fair Meeting and Banquet in which all
registered meeting attendees will vote to determine the winner.
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NEW THIS YEAR — Junior Digital Photo Contest
Take photos on your phone, pad or camera at any of our member fairs and send via
e-mail, text or facebook to ctagfairs.org.
Contest Rules:
Same as General Rules with these exceptions:
• All Photos must have been taken by someone who has not reached 19 years of Age
by July 1, 2015
• Number of photo submission is not limited
• NO SELFIES
1st Place $8.00 2nd Place $6.00 3rd Place $5.00 4th Place $4.00 5th Place $3.00
Honorable Mention Ribbon
Salon Print
All prints must be mounted
No prints smaller than 5 x 7 inches mounted. 8 x 10 prints mat may no more than 2½
inches.
Lot 1: Black and White Salon Print
Lot 2: Color Salon Print
1st Place $15.00 2nd Place $10.00 3rd Place $8.00 4th Place $6.00 5th Place $4.00
Honorable Mention Ribbon
Adult Snapshot Contest
Only commercially printed snapshots will be accepted.
Snapshots should be no smaller than 1½ Inches Square and no lager than 4x6 inches.
Snapshots submitted to this contest should not be mounted.
Lot 3: Black and White snapshot
Lot 4: Color Snapshot
1st Place $8.00 2nd Place $6.00 3rd Place $5.00 4th Place $4.00 5th Place $3.00
Honorable Mention Ribbon
Junior Snapshot Contest
The same rules apply to the adult contest apply to the junior contest. All entrants in lot
5 must be under 19 years of age as of July 1,2015.
Lot 5: Junior Color Snapshot
1st Place $8.00 2nd Place $6.00 3rd Place $5.00 4th Place $4.00 5th Place $3.00
Honorable Mention Ribbon
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Poultry
Rick & Allison Trojanoski — Chairmen
Mail entries to 81 Young Street
East Hampton, CT 06424
860-267-1108
Entries close August 30th
Judging 10:00 am Saturday, September 5th
Prizes 1st: $6.00 2nd: $5.00 3rd: $4.00
1. This department is open to all. Poultry exhibits include chickens, turkeys,
game birds and bantam water fowl.
2.Entry forms must be mailed to the Committee at the above address one
week prior to opening day, along with an entry fee of 50 cents per bird
3. The Committee will receive exhibits from 2:00 pm on Friday. All exhibits
must be caged by 9:00 pm.
Judging will take place Saturday Morning
4. Judging: Bantams will be judged by A.B.A. Rules.
Standard and Waterfowl by A.P.A. Rules.
Single specimens only: cock — hen — cockerel — pullet.
5.Only healthy birds may be shown. The Haddam Neck Fair adheres closely to the Connecticut State Animal Health Requirements available
from the office of the State Veterinarian 860-713-2505 or
http://www.ct.gov/doag/lib/doag/State%20Vet/2014_FAIR_AND_
SHOW_REQUIREMENTS_030614.pdf Please review the poultry
section as we will abide by these requirements.
6.Entries close one week before the fair. No entries will be accepted after
then or at the fair.
7. While we work to avoid difficulties with entries, The Fair Association will
not be responsible for any accident, mistake or loss or damage from any
cause whatsoever.
8. Junior and Senior Divisions are based on 16 years of age as of January
1st. Please designate Senior or Junior on the entry blank. The same prize
money and ribbons will be awarded in each division.
9. Up to thirty birds are allowed per family or club, but no more than two
production birds are allowed per exhibitor (Sexlink, broiler cross or
capons).
10. Junior Entries must be cooped, both in and out by the Junior exhibitor.
Champion and Reserve Champion Rosettes will be awarded in both Jr. and
Sr. Divisions for each of the following classes:
Bantam Chicken
Large Fowl
Waterfowl
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Junior Poultry Showmanship
Saturday at 3 pm
1. Novice Junior 7 to 12 years of age — First time showing
2. Novice Senior 13 to 19 years of age — First time showing
3. Junior — experienced
4. Senior — experienced
All poultry show and livestock requirements apply for showmanship
classes. Only birds that are exhibited for the duration of the fair may be
used in showmanship classes. Birds must be at least 5 months old and
owned by the exhibitor.
Poultry Showmanship rules will be followed. They may be
obtained by telephoning Dr. Darre at 860-486-1008 or e-mail at
mdarre@canr.uconn.edu.
Strong Timber Frames
and Sawmill
860-267-9022
Traditional mortise and tenon joinery with pegs. Custom designed sheds,
barns, garages, homes and additions. Saw-milling and lumber sales.
Steve Strong — East Hampton, CT 06424
Buy Connecticut Grown forest products
Support Local Jobs and Working Forest
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Rabbits
Michele & Tara Eggleton
P.O. Box 53, Moodus, CT 06469
Email: eggletons@sbcglobal.net
860-227-2926
1.Entry Fee 50 cents per Rabbit with a limit of 20 rabbits per family.
2.Entry form can be found at www.haddamneckfair.com and mailed or emailed
to Michele Eggleton at above address.
3.Entries close one week before the fair. Tags will be placed on cages for receipt
of entries from Friday Noon until 5:00 pm to avoid opening traffic.
4. Judging will be held on Saturday morning and Rabbits will be judged by the
American Rabbits Breeders Standard of Perfection.
5. Feed, water and bedding will be supplied by committee.
6. Heavyweight water and feed dishes MUST be supplied by exhibitor or the
entry will not be accepted.
7.Classes will be Pet Stock (Class A) and Purebred Stock (Class B).
• Senior Buck and Senior Doe — 6 months and over.
• Buck, 6-8 months and Doe — 6-8 months.
• Breeds that are over 10 lbs at maturity.
• Jr. Buck and Jr. Doe — 3 to 6 months old.
8. Rabbit Showmanship (Class C)
• Classes will be arranged by age depending on number of entrants
• Time and day of show to be determined.
9. This is an American Rabbit Breeders Association Show for purebred stock.
All rabbits entered in A.R.B.A. show must be permanently tattooed in the left
ear, or they will be entered in the pet stock class. Mixed breed pet rabbits are
welcome, however, no more than 3 per exhibitor. Pet class is judged on overall
appearance and temperament.
10. Prizes: 1st $6.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $4.00
• Grand Champion — Trophy
• Grand Champion Reserve — Trophy
• Best pet — Rosette
• Best pet Reserve — Rosette
• Rabbit Showmanship — Rosette for first place in each class
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Road Race
Haddam Neck Fair 5K Run
Margaret McCutcheon Faber
PO Box 326
Middle Haddam, CT 06456
860-301-5856
Sunday, September 6th, 2015 – 9:30 am
Professional Timing by Platt Systems Timing.
This is a T.A.C. sanctioned and insured event.
Course:Starts and ends at the Fairgrounds; stays on relatively flat
country roads, with two moderate declines and one steep
incline.
Entry Fee:
Pre-registered $14.00
Day of the race
$17.00
Fee includes Fair Admission on the day of the race.
T-Shirts to all entrants preregistered by August 25th.
Pre-registration:Mail your application to:
Road Race c/o Margaret Faber
P.O. Box 326
Middle Haddam CT 06456
by August 25
Make checks payable to The Haddam Neck Fair Association.
Entry form is available on Page 105, or from the Fair Secretary. As a condition
of entry, entrants waive all claims for damages against the Haddam Neck Fair
Association, the Race Committee, or any race sponsors for any injury which they
may incur. Entrants must understand that heat can be a factor in summer races
and accept personal responsibility for preparing themselves. Further, though the
streets are lightly traveled, entrants must understand that traffic control will be
limited and accept that as a condition of entering in the race.
Results will be posted at www.usaxc.com and www.plattsys.com
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Tee Shirt: Circle one XL L M S
Free if registered by August 25th
Signature_________________________________________________
Parent’s signature if under 18
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Email Address ____________________________________________
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I have run this race before
Phone (______)____________________________________________
State ________________________Zip _________________________
D.O.B. ______/______/______
Mo.
Day Year
Age day of race __________
Male/female M___ F_____
Age division circle one
1-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39
40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 +
City _____________________________________________________
Street ___________________________________________________
Name ___________________________________________________
Entry Fees: Pre-registered, $14.00. Day of the Race: $17.00
In consideration of this entry, I hereby waive and release any rights and claims for damages I may have against the Haddam Neck
Fair Association, the race committee, or any race sponsors for any injury that I may incur. I understand heat can be a factor in any
summer race and accept responsibility for properly preparing myself. Furthermore, I understand traffic control will be limited,
though the streets are lightly traveled I accept this as a condition of the race and will protect myself accordingly.
Detach and return completed form by August 25th to Margaret McCutcheon Faber, PO Box 326, Middle Haddam, CT 06456
Haddam Neck Fair – Road Race Application
Sheep Show
Kim Kaeser / Jane Kaeser
110 West High Street
East Hampton, CT 06424
860-365-0101
Sunday, September 6th, 2015 — 11:00 am
Mail in entry forms as soon as possible, since space is limited. We wish to
accommodate as many exhibitors as possible, so the number of animals each
exhibitor may bring may be limited.
Please indicate breed of animal on entry form and enclose a copy of current health
papers along with an entry fee of $2.00 per animal
Entries will be accepted until pens are full.
Animals may be penned Friday, 2 pm to 5 pm to avoid opening traffic.
A current health certificate must be shown to the superintendent prior to
unloading animals, and the superintendent will make a health inspection for
conformity to state health regulations before allowing an animal to be penned or
remain on the grounds.
Animal bedding will be provided upon arrival.
Animals should be reasonably clean and trimmed.
Farm displays, pen decorations, and any other creative ideas to attract interest and
educate the public about sheep will be greatly appreciated.
Please keep the area in front of the pens clear of soiled bedding, and maintain farm
displays in good condition for the duration of the Fair.
Breed Classes will be determined by entries.
Dressing for showmanship and fitting the animals for show is required.
Animals must remain on the Fairgrounds until 5 pm Monday.
Exhibitors are required to rake out pens prior to leaving the fair.
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Sheep Show Classes
Fitting & Showmanship Classes
1st
2nd 3rd 4th
S-l
S-2
S-3
S-4
S-5
$15
15
15
15
$10
10
10
10
$8
8
8
8
$6
6
6
6
$15
$10
$8
$6
1st
2nd
3rd 4th
Junior Fitting & Showmanship ages 7 to 12 yrs.
Senior Fitting & Showmanship – 13 to 17 yrs
Adult Fitting & Showmanship – 18 & Over
Novice* Fitting & Showmanship
*First year Showman – any age
Peewee Showman under 7 years
Ewe Classes
S-6 Junior Ewe Lamb 3 to 6 Months
$15
$10
$8
S-5 Senior Ewe Lamb Over 6 to 12 Months 15
10
8
S-8 Pair of Ewe Lambs
15
10
8
S-9 Yearling Ewes under 2 years
15
10
8
S-10 Pair of Yearling Ewes
15
10
8
S-11 Aged Ewes over 2 years
15
10
8
Ewe Champion and Reserve Champion awarded for each breed
Champion Ewe – Rosette
$15
Reserve Champion Ewe – Rosette
$10
Best Ewe in Show
$15
Ram Classes
1st
$6
6
6
6
6
6
2nd 3rd 4th
S-12 Junior Ram Lamb 3 to 6 months
$15
$10
S-13 Senior Ram Lamb over 6 to 12 months
15
10
S-14 Pair of Ram Lambs
15
10
S-15 Yearling Rams under 2 years
15
10
S-16 Pair of Yearling Rams
15
10
S-17 Aged Ram over 2 years
15
10
Champion and Reserve Champion awarded for each breed
Champion Ram – Rosette
$15
Reserve Champion Ram – Rosette $10
$8
8
8
8
8
8
$6
6
6
6
6
6
Market Lamb Class
1st
2nd 3rd 4th
S-l8Market Lamb – Class my be divided at
Judge’s discretion
S-19 Pen of Market Lambs
Champion Market Lamb – Rosette
Reserve Champion Market Lamb – Rosette $15
$10
$8
$6
$15
$15
$10
$10
$8
$6
Group Classes
1st
S-20 Get of Sire – 3 offspring of 1 Sire
S-21 Best Exhibitors Flock –
1 Ram and 3 Ewes of any age — Rosette
S-22 Best Farm Display — Rosette
$15
$10
$8
$6
$15
$25
$10
$15
$8
$10
$6
$6
2nd 3rd 4th
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Tractor Pulling — Antique
Sponsored by Antique Tractors, Inc.
Archie Tanner — Secretary-Treasurer
693 Buff Cap Road
Tolland, CT 06084
860-871-7373
e-mail: archie.tanner@gmail.com
www.Antique-tractors.org
Monday September 7th – 8:30 am
Rules: (condensed)
Complete rules are available at www.antiquetractor.org
1.Tractors must be 1955 or older and on rubber tires. Iron wheeled tractors
are for display only.
2.Tractors cannot be modified to improve performance and must be stock
appearing. Some non-standard replacement parts are allowed where
factory items are no longer available. Engines must be controlled by a
functioning governor.
3. Working implements must be removed, while belt pulleys, PTO and three
point hitch equipment may be removed. Factory weights and loaded tires
are permitted.
4.Tractors must be equipped with wheelie bars and fixed hooking rings.
5. Pulling pit is fourteen feet wide. The weight sled is pulled in alternate
directions and a full pull is twenty feet.
6. Antique Tractors compete in seven weight classes:
Class 1
2,500 Lbs
Class 2
3,000 Lbs
Class 3
3,500 Lbs
Class 4
4,000 Lbs
Class 5
4,500 Lbs
Class 6
5,500 Lbs
Class 7
6,500 Lbs
7.Order of finish is based on pulling the most weight the farthest.
8. Drivers are cautioned to be careful at all times. Tractors are in neutral and
operator’s hands raised when hooking and unhooking.
9.Trophies to first and second places. Rosettes will be awarded in each class
1st thru 6th place. Prize money will be distributed equally among all
participants.
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Tractor Pulling — Farm and Modified
Sponsored by
The Connecticut State Tractor Pullers Association, Inc.
c/o Earl Peterson
18 Wildwood Lane
East Hampton, CT 06424
860-267-4877
Ed Hodge – President 860-818-8864
All pullers should be familiar with the 2015 rules and regulations before pulling.
These are available on our website, at www.cstpa.org.
Saturday, September 5th, 2015 — 10:00 am
CLASSES
1st 2nd 3rd
1. 4,500 Lb. Altered Stock
$30.00
$22.50
$17.50
2. 4,300 Lb. Modified
$60.00
$45.00
$35.00
3. 6,500 Lb. Altered Stock
$30.00
$22.50
$17.50
4. 4,800 Lb. Modified
$60.00
$45.00
$35.00
5. 6,000 Lb. Superstock
$30.00
$22.50
$17.50
6
$60.00
$45.00
$35.00
7. 7,000 Lb. Superstock
$30.00
$22.50
$17.50
8
$60.00
$45.00
$35.00
9. 9,000 Lb. Superstock
$30.00
$22.50
$17.50
10. 7,000 Lb. Modified
$60.00
$45.00
$35.00
11. 10,500 Lb. Altered Stock
$30.00
$22.50
$17.50
6,500 Lb. Modified
8,500 Lb. Altered Stock
Ribbons only will be awarded to 4th and 5th place winners.
Participation in this contest requires membership in the Connecticut State Tractor
Pullers Association, Inc. — www.cstpa.org.
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Beer Policy
Transporting alcoholic beverages
onto the fairgrounds is prohibited.
This policy is strictly enforced and
all vehicles and persons are
subject to search. Anyone found
carrying alcohol will choose between
voluntary seizure and being told to
leave immediately.
Connecticut State Police will enforce
this policy.
Thank you for your cooperation
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Truck Pull I — Street Stock
Chairman: Mike Wall
695 County Highway 108
St. Johnsville, NY 13452
518-568-3135
Friday, September 4th, 2015 — Pull starts at 7:00 pm
Classes:
1. Street Stock Gasoline 4 x 4 to 6,500 lb maximum limit
2. Street-improved Gasoline 4 x 4 to 6,700 lb maximum limit
3. Street Stock Diesel 4 x 4 to 7,500 lb maximum limit
4. Work Stock Diesel 4 x 4
Prizes for each Class: 1st – $100 2nd – $75 3rd – $50 4th – $25
General Information:
1. Registration opens at 4:00 pm and closes at 6:30 pm. Inspection for
vehicle conformance to the rules prior to the event is part of the registration process
2. A $25.00 registration is required and all participants must sign up in
person
3. Participants assume all risk of injury or damage.
4. Pulling Surface is a 300’ outside clay track.
Rules and Vehicle Specifications
1. The consumption of alcohol by drivers or crew in pit or pulling areas is not
allowed. Participants may be subject to testing and violation will result in
disqualification.
2.Only one hook per vehicle allowed.
3. Vehicle must be legally registered.
4. Driver must be 18 years of age or older or have written parental consent
5. Seat belts and helmets are to be worn and fastened at all times
6. Gasoline or Diesel only. No alterations to fuel are allowed.
7. Suspensions must be factory stock.
8. Street legal exhaust system required.
9. No loose cargo in truck bed.
10. Hitch point must be secure. Reese hitches are allowed. Hitch height not to
exceed 26”. Hitch must have a 3” hole for the hitch chain
11. Vehicle must have factory wheelbase with a factory installed steel pickup
bed with fenders positioned in original mountings.
12. Street legal DOT tires only. Bar tires, Cut tires or Rim changes are not
allowed at this event.
13.Manuf. GVW is not to exceed 10,000 Lbs for all classes
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Truck Pull II
Chairman: Mike Wall
695 County Highway 108
St. Johnsville, NY 13452
518-568-3135
Saturday, September 5th 2015 — Pull starts at 6:00 pm
Diesel trucks to 11,000 Lbs GVW
Registration starts at 4:00 pm and closes at 5:30 pm
Saturday night the Fair will allow free admission to two people actually with each
pulling truck.
Classes:
Superstock 4 x 4
Modified 4 x 4
2.6 Diesel Class — Weight to 8,500 lbs
Open Diesel 4 x 4 Weight to 9,000 lbs
General Information:
• Regulations for these classes adhere to Massachusetts MATPA rules with the
exception that Super Stock Trucks must have DOT tires
• Kill Switches must be in working order and will be checked.
• Weights are permitted to 9,000 lbs and may be hung from the front, but if they
touch the track, will be cause for disqualification.
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Vegetables and Fruit
Nancy Jendrzejczyk
104 Hurd Park Road
Haddam Neck, CT 06424
860-267-9137
Assisted by Deb Mandolfo
Age Classes: Parent/child — 0 to 6, Junior — 7 to 15, Adult — over 16.
Judging Criteria: Judging will start at 7:00 pm Friday, Sept. 4th.
All entries require 3 items unless otherwise stated.
Entries must be of marketable quality and size, and worthy of a premium or none
will be awarded.
Each exhibitor is allowed only one entry per class.
Entries must be grown by the exhibitor.
Paper plates will be furnished by the Fair.
Exhibits must be removed at 5 pm on Monday or they become property of the Fair.
Entries are accepted:
Thursday September 3rd, 4:00 to 8:00 pm
Friday, September 4th, 3:00 to 6:00 pm
Care will be taken to prevent loss or damage, but the Fair Association cannot be
held be responsible for any damage or loss.
Premiums
1st 2nd3rd
All premiums will be:
$4.00
$3.00
$2.00
Except:
Largest Pumpkin Best-tasting Tomato
$5.00
$5.00
$3.00
$3.00
$2.00
$2.00
Best Collection
1st
$15.00
2nd 3rd4th 5th
$10.00
$7.00
$5.00
$3.00
Special Award
A trophy will also be awarded for the best collection of vegetables in Mrs. Betty
Carlson’s name by the Haddam Neck Fair Association in grateful appreciation of
the many years she served as chairman of the vegetable department.
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Vegetables
Leek: bunch in water
Beans — 6 items for each entry,
all six of the same variety with stem
a. Bush Green
d. Lima
b. Bush Yellow
e. Purple
c. Pole
Lettuce: 1 head
Beets: 3 of each variety
a. Red
b. Yellow
c. Beet Greens
Broccoli: 1 head
Brussels Sprouts: 6 items
Cabbage: 1 head
a. Green
b. Red
c. Other
Carrots: Group of 3 with 4" of greens
Cauliflower: 1 head
Celery: 1 bunch in water
Chicory: 1 bunch in water
Corn: 3 ears in husk
a. Sweet
b. Ornamental
Cucumber: 3 items from each variety.
a. Slicing (vine)
b. Pickling (vine)
c. Pickling (bush)
Eggplant: 1 item
a. Purple
b. White
Fennel: bunch in water
Garlic: set of 3
Gourds: Three items if small, one if
as large as a cabbage. One entry per
person.
Muskmelon: 1 item
Onions: With 3" to 4" stems
a. Yellow, globe
b. Yellow, flat
c. Red
d. White
Okra: 6 items
Parsley: bunch in water
Parsnip: 3 items
Pepper:
a. Sweet – thickwalled, any color
b. Sweet – thinwalled
c. Hot Long – Red & Yellow
d. Hot Round – 6 items
e. Novelty, colored
f. Jalepeno
Potato:
a. White
b. Red
Pumpkin:
a. Largest – 1 item
c. Field – one item
b. Small pie – 1 item
d. Novelty – 3 items
Rhubarb: 3 stalks
Spinach: 1 bunch in water
Squash:
a. Summer, Yellow – 2 items
d. Winter – 1 item per variety
b. Summer, Green – 2 items
e. Spaghetti – 1 item
c. Bush Scallop – 1 item per variety
Note: No large Zucchinis will be
accepted.
Sunflower: 1 seed head
Swiss Chard: 1 bunch in water
Kolrabi: 3 items
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Tomato:
a. Red slicing
b. Orange
c. Yellow
d. Cherry – 6 items
e. Pear: Yellow or Red – 6 items
f. Plum: Yellow or Red
g. Best Tasting Tomato – 2 Items
Turnip: 1 item
Watermelon: 1 item
Any Worthy Vegetable or Fruit
1 item with description clearly labeled
Suggestion: Vegetables chosen should include those
which are most similar and the most desirable for eating.
Fruit
Apple: One Item
a. Red
b. Yellow
c. Green
Blackberry: minimum of 15
Blueberry: minimum of 15
Peach: Single
Pear: Single
Plum: Single
Raspberry: minimum of 15
Vegetables and Fruit Collections — Number of vegetables is
important
Collection of Vegetables, Adult Division:
18 separate items, judged on the basis of artistic design and quality of
vegetables.
Collection of Vegetables, Junior Division:
12 separate items, judged on the basis of artistic design and quality of
vegetables.
Collection of Fruit, Adult or Junior Division:
10 separate kinds of fruit, judged on the basis of artistic design and the
quality of fruit.
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COME
DINE WITH US
"We cook better than we look"
Pizza – Chicken Breast Sandwich – Sausage Grinder
Haddam Neck
Volunteer Fire Department
(The Red Trailer in the Food Area)
International Food Safety Committee Certified
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104TH HADDAM NECK FAIR – 2015
NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EXHIBITOR #
BREED:
Class #
Class Name
Description
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Sheep
&
Goats
Information
Poultry
&
Rabbits
Scale
House
Emergency
&
First Aid Area
Large Vehicle Parking
Parking
Haddam Neck Fairgrounds
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Advertisers List
Airline Farm
18
Alan’s Small Engine Service
60
Aldieri, Mark & Jane
118
All Waste, Inc.
62
American Concrete Pumping
60
Anderson Farm Supply
36
Bailey’s Express, Inc
110
Ballek’s Garden Center
34
Belltown Motors
51
Belltown Tire
49
Boule, LLC
118
Cameron Plumbing & Heating, LLC
60
Center Package Store
38
Cheers Package Store
22
Chippy’s Garage
32
Classic Africa
34
Classic Auto, Inc.
56
Cobalt Flea Market
96
Coca Cola of Southern New England
30
Cold Goats Farm
96
CZ Equipment, LLC
40
D.H. Marvin & Son, Inc.
100
Dorflinger Siding Company
100
East Hampton Lions Club
28
East Hampton Self Storage
24
East PBE, Inc
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Eddie’s Autobody
28
Empower Leadership Center
32
ESP Excavation, LLC
88
Fireworks92
Fischer Heating & Air Conditioning
68
Friends of Salmon River Div.
20
G&S Service, Inc.
70
Gary’s Tire Sales
98
Global Self Storage
68
Good Son Services
72
Grist Mill Market
72
Haddam Democratic Town Committee
67
Haddam Historical Society
72
Haddam Land Trust, Inc. The 66
Haddam Neck Congregational Church
80
Haddam Neck Covenant Church
94
Haddam Neck Fire Dept. Auxilliary
112
Haddam Neck Fire Department
122
Haddam Neck Spirit
24
Haddam Republican Town Committee
74
Hall’s Power Equipment
98
Headliners Family Salon
94
Higganum Village Market
108
Hilltop BBQ & Steak House
96
Hometown Garage
94
Hubert E. Butler Const. Co., LLC
38
Johnson Millwork, Inc.
48
K. Lamay’s Steamed Cheeseburgers
40
Kahn Tractor & Equipment, Inc
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Liberty Bank
48
Lucky Goat Butcher Shop
100
Marek Construction – Bleak Rock, Inc.
102
Markham Meadows Campground LLC
112
Maus and Son, Inc.
98
Middlesex County Farm Bureau, Inc
50
Middlesex Hospital Primary Care – E. Haddam 48
Middletown Plate Glass Company, Inc
18
Midstate Tractor and Equipment
20
Moodus Package Store
34
Nancy W. Riella, CPA
18
NAPA Auto Parts – East Hampton
80
NAPA of Portland
84
Nathan Hale Pharmacy
50
Nesci Enterprises, Inc.
50
New England Power Equipment
83
NY – Can Farms
84
Paley Brothers
86
Peaceful Hill Tree Farm
52
Pizzeria Da Vinci – Cobalt
52
Pond Meadow Farms
42
Portland Boat Works / Harbor One
52
Portland Electric Company
84
Portland Fair, The 40
Portland Home & Hardware
54
Quonset Surplus Store
88
R & J Paving, LLC
104
R.A. Parady & Sons, Inc.
24
Rainville Plumbing & Heating
54
Ralph Ely III
106
Red Barn Feed & Hardware LLC
104
River’s Edge Tile, Carpet & More
54
Rossini’s 80
Salem Valley Farms Ice Cream Company
32
Saybrook Country Barn
16
Scranton Communications & Electronics
56
Sons of Union Veterans
24
Spencer Funeral/East Hampton Memorials
90
Strong Timber Frames
99
Suburban Sanitation
26
Tony’s Package Store / River Valley Provisions 44
Town & Country Nursery
56
Value Office Furniture
116
Vincent Cahill and Sons, Inc.
58
W. I. Clark Corporation
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Follow Haddam Neck Road for
1 mile to the Fair.
Haddam Neck Fair
X
Haddam Neck
Road
You must use East Hampton Zipcode 06424
Haddam’s Zipcode will land you across the river 20 miles away
Warning to GPS users:
Middletown
Bridge
Follow Route 151 South. 3.4 miles
to the intersection of Haddam Neck
Road on the right.
From the Middletown Bridge, follow
Route 66 East for 5.5 miles to the intersection of Route 151 South.
East Haddam Bridge
Follow Haddam Neck Road for 1 mile to
the Fair.
Follow Route 151
4.3 miles to the intersection of Haddam
Neck Road on the right.
From the East Haddam Bridge, take an
immediate left onto Route 149 North.
Follow Route 149 for 3.3 miles to the intersection of Route 151 North.
Index
4H and Educational Exhibits
35
Arts and Hobbies
37
Baby Show
39
Baked Goods & Contests
41
Booth Exhibits, 4H & Edu.
35
Canned Goods Dept.
53
Cattle Show
55
Chairmen – Exhibits
17
Chairmen – Operations
15
Code of Show Ring Ethics
25
Contests 27
Entry Blank
123
Fancy Work & Quilts
59
Flowers & Horticulture
63
Goats69
Haddam Neck General Store
33
Horse Pulling Contest
73
Horse Show
75
Map of the Fairgrounds 124-125
Map to Haddam Neck
127
Oxen & Working Steer
85
Pedal Pull
89
Photography91
Poultry 97
Program of Events
12-13
Rabbits101
Road Race
103
Rules and Regulations
23
Scholarships
19, 21
Sheep Show
107
Tractor Pull – Antique
111
Tractor Pull – Farm and Mod. 113
Truck Pull I – Street Stock
115
Truck Pull II – Modified
117
Vegetables and Fruits
119
Thank You to Contributing Firms
Donating Goods and Services to the Fair
We appreciate the support!
Airline Farm
Midtown Kawasaki
All Waste, Inc.
Midstate Tractor
Bailey’s Express, Inc.
Paul & Sandy’s
Ballek’s Garden Center
Pine Ledge Gardens
Belltown Auto
Scranton Communications
East PBE, Inc.
Shagbark
Fireworks
Town & Country Nurseries
Kahn Tractor & Equipment
W. I. Clark Company
Halfinger Farms
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