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© 2009 Hardwick Fair Association


 

Friday, August 20

Fair Supper: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Pony Rides: 7-9 p.m.

Saturday, August 21

Hay Rides: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Family Fun Mountain Bike Rides: 8 - 10 a.m.
Pony Rides: 10:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.
Children's Parade: Noon
Chicken Barbeque: 12:30 p.m.
Frog Jumping Contest: 1:30 p.m.
Boys & Girls Sports: 2:00 p.m.

Art     Photography     Crafts     Lego Contest     Cooking     Challenge Recipe

Children's Parade Theme: Wear it! Wave it! Display it with Pride!

Let 2009 be a year to shine! Show your American spirit! Wear your patriotic colors & wave your American flag! March with us and join in the fun!

Committee: Paula Hurd, Kim Wright, and Nancy LaGrant

Assemble by the bleachers on the Common (Frog Jumping area) at 11:45a.m. on Saturday, August 22nd. Children will walk a parade route. All participants will receive a flag to wave, a ribbon to wear, and a frozen treat to eat!

Art: One entry per category. Each entry must be an original work and must have been created within the last year. Pieces submitted must be ready to hang or tack. Separate classes for Children (5-8 years), Youth (9-12), Young Adult (13-16).

Categories
    A. Oil/Acrylic

    B. Watercolor
    C. Pen & Ink
    D. Pencil
    E. Pastel/Charcoal
    F. Mixed Media


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Photography: One entry per category. Each entry must be an original work and must have been created within the last year. Pieces submitted must be ready to hang or tack. Separate classes for Children (5-8 years), Youth (9-12), Young Adult (13-16).

Categories
A. COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY (categories open to creative interpretation)
1.   “The Simple Life"
2.   "Favorite Faces"
3.   "A Closer Look"
4.   "Forces of Nature"
5.   "Action"

B. BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
1.   Portrait
2.   Landscape
3.   Other

C. ABSTRACT
“A Different Perspective"

C. PHOTO SERIES
(Minimum of three photos to be presented together that tell a story.)

D. BEST PHOTO OF THE 2008 HARDWICK FAIR


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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.    FROSTED FUN-DECORATED CUPCAKES (may use box mix, 7 on a plate):  Must have homemade frosting. Please include recipe for frosting.  Use your imagination and go wild!
J.   COOKIE BUGS – Create oodles of cookie bugs from homemade dough

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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!