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Crafts: The
exhibitor must create all entries (no kits). Separate classes for Children
(5-8), Youth (9-12), Young Adult (13-16).
Categories
A. Woodworking: 1) Tabletop items; 2)
Small furniture; 3) Other
B. Decorative Painting: 1) Clothing;
2) Non-clothing/fabric; 3) Other (non-fabric)
C. Baskets
D. Pottery, FIMO and Glassware
E. Jewelry: 1) Single Item; 2) Set (2
or more)
F. Decorations: 1)
Table Runners; 2) Wreaths 3) Other
G. Recyclables (Craft item made from "used" objects)
H. School Art Projects (Children, Youth & Young Adult)
I. Proud to be an American (Craft item in
red, white and blue colors.)
J. Scrapbooking: 1) Book; 2) Pages
Kiddie Craft Class - Calvin Paige Bldg. First Floor
Committee: Kate Kelly, Jessica Geary
One article will be accepted from any youngster 7 years and under. All entries will be judged on the Danish System. Ribbons only
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LEGO® Contest: Calvin Paige Bldg. Second Floor
Committee: Katie Crockett and Trevor Brown
RULES: Creations may be no larger than 1 foot long by 2 feet wide by 2 feet high. Kits are allowed in the Preschool class only. Portions of kits may be used as pieces of the exhibit in the other classes but cannot comprise the whole entry. RIBBONS ONLY will be awarded in the following classes:
A. Pre-school (Under 5)
B. Children (5-8 years old)
C. Youth (9-12 years old)
D. Young Adult (13-16 years old)
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Cooking
Committee: Micky DiMartino, Maureen Czabaj, Laurie Hickson, Susan Saletnik, Cara Wilczynski
RULES: ALL FOOD WILL BE CUT AND SOLD AT AUCTION. We do not accept exhibits that require refrigeration. All food must be cooled and placed in a re-sealable plastic bag. (Large cakes are exempted from this rule.) All food must be on a plate that can go to auction. All entries must include a complete recipe. (Please use a 3"x5" index card.) No box mixes (except specific category). All winning recipes become the property of the Hardwick Community Fair. All food must be made by exhibitor. Please note required amounts for some items. (When in doubt or not specified, 7 items on a plate.) RIBBONS ONLY.
A. COOKIES (8 on a plate)
1. Chocolate Chip 2. Favorite
B.
SQUARES (7 on a plate): Your favorite square recipe
C. BROWNIES (7 on a plate)
1. Chocolate 2. Chocolate with extras
D. MUFFINS: (7 on a plate)
1. Blueberry 2. Other
E. QUICK BREADS
1. Banana 2. Favorite
G. LUNCHBOX TREATS
When you carry this treat to school - everyone wants to trade!
H. I’M A CHOCOHOLIC Your favorite recipe using lots of chocolate!
I. Creative Use of a Mix- Make it better with your own additions!!
J. Cookie Farm Animals- Make Old MacDonald's farm a little sweeter with your own homemade cookie dough.
K. YOUTH CHALLENGE RECIPE: Blueberry Muffins (This year's challenge will be to see who can create the best Blueberry Muffins. The recipe may not be altered in any way. Please place 7 muffins on a paper plate.
L. A Picnic with My Storybook Friend:
(This will NOT be auctioned off). Choose your favorite book and character. Create a display no larger than 24" x 24" of a picnic that includes the book and any picnic foods you think your character might like. All food must be real but may include boxed mixes or prepared items.
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Challenge Recipe
BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
Ingredients:
½ cup butter
2 tsp. baking powder
1¼ cup sugar
½ tsp. salt
2 eggs
½ cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups blueberries (This recipe calls for wild berries which are smaller. If using cultivated berries, adjust to 1 ½ cups).
Directions: Cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time and beat thoroughly.
Sift dry ingredients together and add to egg mixture, alternating with
milk. Gently stir in the blueberries. Pour into muffin tin. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
GOOD LUCK!
