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" Best Photo of the 2010 Hardwick Fair"

 © 2012 Hardwick Community Fair Association

Friday, August 17

Fair Supper: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Pony Rides: 7-10 p.m.

Saturday, August 18

Family Fun Mountain Bike Rides: 9 a.m.
Hay Rides: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.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: “On the Farm”

Celebrate the fun of life on a farm in Hardwick! Pull on those overalls and dress like your favorite farmer! Paint your face and dress up like your favorite farm animal! Show off one or more of your favorite (stuffed) farm animals!

Committee: Paula Hurd, Kim Wright, and Shelley Ricci

Assemble by the bleachers on the Common (Frog Jumping area) at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 18th. Children will walk a parade route. All participants will receive a ribbon and frozen treat!


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 2011 HARDWICK FAIR


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Crafts: The exhibitor must create all entries (no kits). Separate classes for Preschool (under 5 years); 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
    E. Glassware
    F. Jewelry: 1) Single Item; 2) Set (2 or more)
    G. Decorations: 1) Table Runners; 2) Wreaths 3) Other
    H. Recyclables (Craft item made from "used" objects)
    I. School Art Projects (Children, Youth & Young Adult)
    J. Hardwick Fair Celeberation (any craft item related to the Hardwick Fair.)

    K. 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, Kate Hickson, Kylie Hickson

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   3. No Bake
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.  Berry    2. Other
E.  QUICK BREADS
      1.  Banana    2. Favorite
F.  LUNCHBOX TREATS
      When you carry this treat to school - everyone wants to trade!
G.  I’M A CHOCOHOLIC! (Your favorite recipe that satisfies that chocolate craving!)
H.    Creative Use of a Mix - Make it better with your own additions!!
I.   SCARECROW COOKIES - Decorate to your heart's delight!
J.   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)
K.   “AN APPLE A DAY” Any recipe that features apples (dried or fresh)

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