Exhibitors are asked to cooperate by arranging their exhibits on Thursday, August 20th from 7:00-9:00 PM, or Friday, August 21st from 9:00 AM-2:30 PM. Please note that entries to certain categories (i.e. Literary Competition or DVD/Film Shorts) have earlier due dates (please see those categories for further explanation). No exhibit will be accepted Friday, August 21st after 2:30 PM, at which time the Halls will be closed to the public for judging.  All exhibits must remain in place until 3:30 PM Saturday, August 22nd.

A person shall not offer for exhibit any item not produced and/or prepared by him/herself, or any item previously entered in the Hardwick Community Fair. Further, an exhibitor shall make only one entry in a given class.  The only exception to either of these rules is in certain livestock classes.

New classes may be listed and judged at the discretion of the committee chairperson, provided there are three or more entries.  Youth exhibits are for boys and girls fourteen years of age and under as of January 1, 2009, unless otherwise stated. Undesirable quality exhibits and those not properly entered will not be accepted. The committee, judges, and fair management reserve the right to reject any and/or all exhibits they determine to be undesirable.  Placing is awarded on the basis of quality of exhibit, and the decision of the judge(s) is final.

Final prize money will be allocated to exhibitors based upon money available and total number of points earned. Any interpretation of these rules rests with the Hardwick Fair Executive Committee.  Unless otherwise stated, all prizes will be: 1st- 3 PTS., 2nd- 2 PTS., and 3rd-1 PT.

ALL FRUITS, VEGETABLES, CUT FLOWERS, EGGS, BAKED GOODS, AND HAY WILL BE AUCTIONED AT THE END OF THE FAIR on Saturday, August 22nd.  Proceeds from the Auction will be used to defray the expenses of the Fair.  All Fair exhibitors should read the rules as given in the premium list and follow the premium list exactly.

Concessions must be approved in advance by the Fair’s Executive Committee and must contribute 20% of their income to the Fair.  For more information, please call (413) 477-6449, or write to the Fair at P.O. Box 1, Hardwick, MA 01037.

LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR STANDARDS: It is recognized that in classes of livestock, exhibitors have standards of dress that have been accepted by the industry.  Examples are white shirts, white or tan slacks, skirts, or dresses.  NO shorts of bathing attire will be allowed.  A solid, durable shoe must be worn at all times. No sandals, clogs, sneakers, or bare feet will be allowed.