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ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY FAIR
ELIZABETHTOWN FAIR DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS - 2017
LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS
Sharon Fullerton 689-0010
DAIRY CATTLE
Charlene Espenshade 361-2844
Mark Deaven 679-0722
BEEF CATTLE
Lynette Brandt 944-5374
Dale Brandt 944-5374
Lynn Dibble 979-2411
SHEEP
Adam Zurin 682-5103
Dani Zurin
SWINE
682-5103
Jamie Barthe 856-1557
Dave Coble, Jr 344-2250
Greg Musser 653-9297
GOATS
Gary Jenkins 367-0379
Kathy Jenkins 367-0379
EGGS
Gregory Martin
RABBITS
Lia Schmittel
COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS
Linda McKinne
361-7712
712-5402
653-8782
Bonnie Schmidt 367-7411
EASD EXHIBITS
Jennifer Hartman 653-8349
HAY & GRAIN
Melvin C Hoffer 823-3983
VEGETABLES
Linda McKinne 653-8782
FRUITS & NUTS
Erin Melbert
BAKED PRODUCTS
Martene Firestine
653-8782
270-9232
Morgan Firestine 926-6134
CANNED OR DRIED PRODUCTS
Annie Barge 361-7691
Marian Noll 361-0159
FLORAL EXHIBITS
Elaine Jackson 426-3794
NEEDLECRAFT
Sharon Pierce 367-4529
ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, CRAFTS
Rachel George 653-5901
Reba Wolgemuth .
GROUP EXHIBITS
367-9298
Sally K Nolt 367-7256
APIARY
Kelly Miller 664-5130
ANTIQUE FARM EQUIPMENT
Doug Breneman 278-4441
MAJOR CONTESTS
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Gina Mariani . . .
274-8484
PEDAL TRACTOR PULL
Gina Mariani 274-8484
TALENT SHOW
Gina Mariani 274-8484
HAY BALE THROWING
Jason Bomgardner 361-2467
BABY PHOTO CONTEST
Lisa Shriner 471-3192
DRUG AWARENESS POSTER CONTEST
Sally Rissinger . .
HORSESHOE PITCHING CONTEST
Ken Zeager
653-5985
Chuck Jackson 426-3794
PET PHOTO CONTEST
Gail Lehman 575-3160
WRITING CONTESTS
Bonnie Schmidt 367-7411 SENIOR
Elizabethtown Fair Schedule
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20
(Fair opens Monday)
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Market Livestock Entries received
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Swine weigh-in
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Lamb & Goat weigh-in
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Beef & Dairy Beef weigh-in
MONDAY, AUGUST 21
9:00 a.m. - Market Goat Show
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Competitive Exhibits received at Church Fellowship Hall (Open 5 p.m. Tues.)
1:00 p.m. - Market Lamb Show
5:30 p.m. - Flag Raising Ceremony
6:00 p.m. - Fair Queen Competition with Dan & Galla (main stage)
7:00 p.m. - Elizabethtown Fire Co. Demo (horse arena)
7:00 p.m. - Mike Bishop, Comedy Hypnotist (stage 2)
7:30 p.m. - Chris Higbee (country/fiddle) (main stage) Co-Sponsored by The Merchandiser
7:30 p.m. - Fighting Dragons - Martial Arts Demo
9:00 p.m. - Mike Bishop, Comedy Hypnotist (stage 2)
9:00 p.m. - Winners of Baby Photo and Pet Photo Contests announced
10:45 p.m. - Fireworks Co-Sponsored by Williams
Petting Zoo: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sponsored by The Merchandiser
Farmer for a Day
Daily: M-F 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 12 noon to 9 p.m.
RIDES OPEN at 2 p.m. Noon on Saturday LIGHTS OUT at 11 p.m.
PETS: Animals on the fairgrounds are restricted to animals for exhibit and/or competition. Dogs and other pets will not be permitted on the fairgrounds during hours of operation.
The Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church (enter from rear of church) will be open the Saturday prior to the Fair from 9 a.m. until 12 noon for competitive exhibitors to receive their exhibitor number. Exhibitor numbers may be obtained that Saturday or the day of entry.
ELIZABETHTOWN FAIR OFFICE NUMBER
Please Call This Number For Information Or Questions Concerning The Elizabethtown Fair. 367-0508
- Wheelchairs for the physically handicapped are available at the Information Booth. Paging will be for Emergencies only. Please plan to meet your party at the Information Booth if you are separated!
Rules for the following Contests are in the Premium Book. Contact names and numbers are listed:
Pedal Power Tractor Pull Page 32
Gina Mariani, 426-1492
Hay Bale Throwing Contest Page 32
Jason Bomgardner, 361-2467
Youth Pet Show Page 40
Gail Lehman, 575-3160
Premium Checks - Competitive exhibit and market livestock premium checks will be available from
urday at the church. Breeding livestock, dairy premium and sale checks will be available from
to 5
through
Saturday at the church. Unclaimed checks will be issued during business hours at Brandt's Farm Supply, 601 E. High Street, Elizabethtown, PA during the month of September. Any premiums not claimed during these times will be forfeited. All checks not cashed in 60 days will be void and considered a donation to the Elizabethtown Fair. The Fair will accept self-addressed, stamped envelopes for payment of premiums.
Welcome to Elizabethtown
A FEW WORDS FROM ELIZABETHTOWN FAIR PRESIDENT
To everyone in the Greater Elizabethtown Area,
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the 44th annual Elizabethtown Fair. Our Fair serves as a showcase for local talent and reminds us of the agricultural heritage of Lancaster County. It is a place for families and friends to gather and celebrate all the best in our community. It seems fitting that this year’s theme is “ An American Tradition,” as this is what the Fair has come to represent for those who visit each year.
Forty-four years ago we had our first Fair in the Elizabethtown Community Park. The first year we had one exhibit tent for competitive exhibits, one food stand and a few carnival rides. There were no livestock or commercial vendors, no contests and no entertainment. Forty-four years later we have grown to over 3,000 competitive exhibits, forty foodstands, over 150 commercial exhibitors, and over 800 livestock. We have added entertainment on two stages and daily contests.
We offer something for everyone, from the Baby Photo Contest to Senior Citizens Day. The Petting Zoo, manned by more than 100 volunteers, is a popular attraction for all ages. We offer a place for youth to come together to show their livestock.
As you may be aware, the Fair operates with great cooperation from the Elizabethtown Area School District and the Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church, as the fairgrounds are located on school property and parking is offered on church property. The church also provides an area for Competitive Exhibits to be displayed and a room for our monthly Board Meetings. I would like to thank the Elizabethtown Area School District and the Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church for being part of the Fair.
On behalf of the Elizabethtown Fair Board I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our supporters, including volunteers, sponsors, vendors and patrons. The Elizabethtown Fair has continued to grow and serve as a place for us to gather as a community to exhibit, compete, and to entertain and fellowship together. We have successfully been able to bring together agriculture, business, church and education in a great atmosphere.
11:00 a.m. - Making Mozzarella Cheese from Fresh Goat's Milk Demo (petting zoo)
7:00 p.m. - Elizabethtown Fire Co. Demo (horse arena)
7:30 p.m. - Fighting Dragons - Martial Arts Demo
10:45 p.m. - Fireworks
Balloon Artist Daily Tuesday through Saturday Daily M-F 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 12 noon to 9 p.m.
Farmer For A Day
Farmer for a Day is an Activity Station designed to educate families in important farming tasks such as gathering eggs, picking apples and digging for potatoes. The station consists of activities designed for them to see, touch and experience where their food comes from. Children will delight in finding eggs nestled in the straw under the chickens, plucking a shiny apple off the tree and digging deep in the sand for the perfect potato. Families will learn that there is something (a farm) before the grocery store. Local FFA members will be available to assist children.
Farmer for a Day is located in a tent adjacent to the Petting Zoo and is operated by the Elizabethtown FFA. It is open daily fair week from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and noon to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday.
ELIZABETHTOWN FAIR ATTRACTIONS
CONTESTS
In addition to competitive entries and animal competitions, there are a number of contests for all ages throughout the week. The contests will be:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 (Noon deadline for entry)
Baby Photo Contest ....voting will take place all week
Pet Photo Contest ....voting will take place all week
MONDAY, AUGUST 21
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.:
Angel Food Cake Contest
Best of Show Decorated Cake Contest
Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest
PA Preferred Youth Baking Contest
Chocolate Cake Contest
Mars Chocolate NA Baking Contest
Children’s Coloring Contest
Drug Poster Contest
Holiday Ornament Contest
Poetry & Essay Contests
6:00 p.m. - Fair Queen Competition
7:00 p.m. - Three-Legged Race (children)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22
1:00 p.m. - Sack Race (children)
ANIMALS
MONDAY, AUGUST 21
9:00 a.m. - Market Goat Show
1:00 p.m. - Market Lamb Show
6:00 p.m. - Swine Show
6:30 p.m. - Exotic Animal Encounters
8:30 p.m. - Exotic Animal Encounters
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22
10:00 a.m. - Beef Show (includes Dairy Feeder Calves)
5:00 p.m. - Rabbit Show
7:30 p.m. - Rabbit Showmanship
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
5:00 p.m. - Supreme Champion Market
5:30 p.m. - Sale of Champions
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24
12:00 p.m. - Breeding & Pygmy Goat Show
4:00 p.m. - Breeding Sheep Show
4:30 p.m. - Angorapalooza
7:30 p.m. - Triple J Reptiles & Rescue
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25
8:00 a.m. - Dairy Show
4:00 p.m. - Celebrity Milking
6:30 p.m. - Exotic Animal Encounters
7:00 p.m. - Sheep Herding Demo
8:30 p.m. - Exotic Animal Encounters
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
10:00 a.m. - Dairy Goat Milking Demo
11:00 p.m. - Triple J Reptiles & Rescue
12:30 p.m. - Pet Show
1:00 p.m. - Rabbit Hopping Demo
4:30 p.m. - Frog Jumping Contest
9:00 p.m. - Pet Photo winners announced PETTING ZOO
Daily 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - Youth Skid Loader Rodeo
6:30 p.m. - Talent Show (August 19 Deadline for entry)
7:00 p.m. - Adult Skid Loader Rodeo
7:00 p.m. - Egg & Spoon Race (children)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
10 - 11:30 a.m. - Entry for Senior King & Queen
1:00 p.m. - Egg & Spoon Race (children)
7:00 p.m. - Sack Race (children)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24
1:00 p.m. - Pie Eating Contest (children)
6:00 p.m. - Cornhole Tournament
7:00 p.m. - Mini Hay Bale Toss (children)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25
4:00 p.m. - Celebrity Milking Contest
6:30 p.m. - Pedal Power Tractor Pull (children & adults)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
10:00 a.m. - Horseshoe Pitch
12:30 a.m. - Pet Show (children)
2:00 p.m. - Hay Bale Throwing Contest
3:00 p.m. - Buck Shot Tournament
4:30 p.m. - Frog Jumping Contest
STAGE 2
MONDAY, AUGUST 21
7:30 p.m. - The Josh Squared Band (variety)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22
7:30 p.m. - Annual Baked Goods Auction
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
11:00 a.m. - Jess Zimmerman Duo
11:45 p.m. - Senior King & Queen Announced
7:30 p.m. - Jess Zimmerman Band
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24
7:30 p.m. – Triple J Reptiles & Rescue
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25
7:00 p.m. - Arts & Crafts Auction
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
11:00 a.m. - Triple J Reptiles & Rescue
3:00 p.m. - Buck Shot Tournament
7:00 p.m. - Mike Bishop, Comedy Hypnotist
9:00 p.m. - Mike Bishop, Comedy Hypnotist
Staley’s Repair
ELIZABETHTOWN FAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016
OFFICERS
Kenneth D . Myer, President 367-3344 393 Ridgeview Road N
Matthew T . Swartz, Vice President 580-5409 9006 Elizabethtown Road
Sally K Nolt, Secretary 367-7256 25 Iris Circle
Michael Halterman, Treasurer 367-0108 865 N Hanover Street
First row (l to r): Michael Halterman (Treasurer), Sally K. Nolt (Secretary), Kenneth Myer (President), Matthew T. Swartz (Vice President); Second row (l to r): Eleanor Long, Linda McKinne, Ann Salter, Bonnie Gallagher, Maryann Swartz, Rachel George; Third row (l to r): Robert Messick, Tina Bomgardner, Lee Salter, Lynette Brandt, Dave Gallagher, Doug Breneman, Dwane Newswanger; Back Row (l to r,): John Carl, Jr, Jason Bomgardner, Russell Bomgardner, Scott Schmittel, Sharon Fullerton, Clarence Bellaman; Not pictured: Kristine Bostian
BOARD MEMBERS
Jason Bomgardner . . 361-2467
Tina Bomgardner
Kristine Bostian
. 361-2467
361-9111
367-3621 Kenneth D
Myer
367-3344 Ann Salter
Maryann Swartz
367-7018
580-1774
Photo courtesy of Rachel George
CATEGORIES FOR COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT ENTRIES
DEPARTMENT 10
ELIZABETHTOWN AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT PROJECTS
This competition is open to any student of the EASD in middle school Family & Consumer Science departments and Art Education departments that made a project in school during the previous school year. PREMIUMS
ENTRY # DESCRIPTION
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL
100110 7TH GRADE PROJECT
100120 8TH GRADE PROJECT
ART EDUCATION MIDDLE SCHOOL
100410 7TH GRADE PROJECT
100420 8TH GRADE PROJECT
DEPARTMENT 11
YOUTH UNDER 19
Department 11 is for youth under 19, including 4-H and FFA.
Classes for Department 11, Sections 8, 12 through 19, and 23 are the same as for Departments 8, 12 through 19, and 23. Refer to Departments 8, 12 through 19, and 23 for the following:
Department 11, Section 8: Eggs Department 11, Section 12: Hay and Grain Department 11, Section 13: Vegetables Department 11, Section 14: Fruits and Nuts Department 11, Section 15: Home and Dairy Department 11, Section 17: Floral Exhibits Department 11, Section 18: Needlecraft Department 11, Section 19: Art, Photography, Crafts Department 11, Section 23: Apiary
DEPARTMENT 12
HAY AND GRAIN
RULES:
1. This department is limited to a total of ten entries per exhibitor.
2. If Fair management believes any exhibits were shown in previous years, those entries may be refused.
3. All hay samples shall consist of a bale four inches thick cross-tied
4. One gallon glass jars with lids are to be used in all silage and grain classes.
5. No multi-family entries will be permitted.
6. Entries in this department will be displayed in the space provided.
7. All tobacco entries are required to be wired together through the stalks.
8. Exhibitor may enter only one item per entry number.
SECTION 1
GRAIN AND SEED CROPS
ONE YEAR). 120210 ALFALFA: ALFALFA NOT OVER 10% OF GRASSES. LATER CUTTING (OR SPRING SEEDING).
ALFALFA GRASS MIXTURE: A MIXTURE OF ALFALFA AND GRASSES WITH OVER 10%, BUT NOT OVER 50% OF TIMOTHY.
120240 GRASS: MIXTURES OF TIMOTHY AND/OR OTHER GRASSES AND CONTAINING NOT MORE THAN 10% LEGUMES. FIRST CUTTING.
120245 GRASS: MIXTURES OF TIMOTHY AND/OR OTHER GRASSES AND CONTAINING NOT MORE THAN 10% LEGUMES. LATER CUTTING.
120250
MIXED: MORE THAN 50% LEGUMES. ANY MIXTURE CLASSIFIED IN PREVIOUS CLASSES, BUT WHICH CONTAINS 50% OR MORE SINGLY OR IN COMBINATION OF ALFALFA, TIMOTHY, CLOVER, AND GRASSES.
120255 MIXED: MORE THAN 50% GRASSES. ANY MIXTURE CLASSIFIED IN PREVIOUS CLASSES, BUT WHICH CONTAINS 50% OR MORE SINGLY OR IN COMBINATION OF ALFALFA, TIMOTHY, CLOVER, AND GRASSES.
1. In selecting vegetables for exhibition, choose the specimens that would bring the highest market price. Do not select the largest, select the medium size specimens. If at all possible, do not mix varieties.
2. The following factors are generally used by an expert vegetable judge:
A. Trueness to variety type. If at all possible, pick the specimens from one color.
B. Uniformity in shape, size and color.
C. Be sure to pick out a perfect specimen, then select the others as similar to it as possible. Never mix specimens of different maturity.
D. Protect from dirt, disease, infection, and mechanical damage. Select specimens that are perfect and show no blemishes of any kind.
E. Condition and maturity. Be sure that exhibits are of high quality.
F. Except for cherry tomatoes, tomatoes should have stems removed. Carrots, beets, etc. should have tops (leaves) removed from vegetables leaving about (2) inches of stem.
3. Read premium material carefully, following all rules and regulations. Exhibits will be disqualified if the correct number of specimens are not entered.
4. Exhibitor may enter only one item per entry number.
PREMIUMS 1st
130020 HORTICULTURAL 130030 KIDNEY 130040 LIMA 130050 MARROWFAT 130060 PEA OR NAVY 130065 ANY OTHER BEANS GREEN SHELLED 130070
130080 EDIBLE SOY BEAN 130090 HORTICULTURAL 130100 POLE LIMA BEANS UNSHELLED 130110
130120
130220
130280
131045 YUKON GOLD 131050
POTATOES - SWEET 131060
131062 YELLOW 131064
PUMPKINS 131070 HALLOWEEN TYPE (5-8”)
SPECIMEN 131075 HALLOWEEN TYPE (OVER 8”) 131080 MINIATURE (3-5”) 131085 NECK - GREEN & WHITE 131090 NECK - YELLOW 131095 SMALL SUGAR PIE 131100
OTHER 131105
LARGEST SPECIFY WEIGHT RADISHES 131110
SUMMER - SMALL ROUND 5 SPECIMEN 131120 SUMMER - WHITE ICICLE 131130 WINTER - BLACK 131140 WINTER - WHITE RHUBARB 131150 ANY VARIETY - TIED 5 STALKS RUTABAGAS 131160
VARIETY - TOPPED 5
SQUASH - SUMMER 131170 BUSH SCALLOP - PATTY PAN 1 SPECIMEN 131180 COCOZELLE 131190
CROOKNECK 131200
STRAIGHTNECK 131210
ZUCCHINI - GREEN 131212
ZUCCHINI - YELLOW 131215 ANY OTHER 131218
LARGEST ZUCCHINI (YOUTH ONLY) SQUASH - WINTER 131220 ACORN 1 SPECIMEN 131230 BOSTON MARROW OR DEL 131240 BUTTERCUP 131250 BUTTERNUT 131260 HUBBARD 131270 MAMMOTH SWEET TYPES 131275 SPAGHETTI 131277 ANY OTHER 131280 LARGEST SPECIFY WEIGHT SWISS CHARD 131290 ANY VARIETY STALK/SOIL TOMATOES - LG. FRUITED 131300 BEEFSTEAK TYPE 5 SPECIMEN 131310 GREEN (MATURE) 131320 ITALIAN (PLUM, ROMA) 131330 RED 131340 YELLOW 131345 ANY OTHER TOMATOES - SM. FRUITED 131348 GROUND CHERRY 5 EACH 131350 RED CHERRY 131355 RED GRAPE 131360 RED PEAR-SHAPED 131362 YELLOW CHERRY 131364 YELLOW PEAR-SHAPED 131366 ANY OTHER TURNIPS 131390 TURNIPS 5 SPECIMEN WATERCRESS 131400 ANY VARIETY BUNCH/WATER WATERMELONS 131410 LARGEST SPECIFY WEIGHT 131420 MIDGET TYPES 131430 OBLONG IN SHAPE 131440 ROUND OR OVAL SHAPE 131445 SEEDLESS 131446 ANY OTHER PREMIUMS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 8.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
HOME GARDEN - 10 OR MORE VARIETIES 131450 VEGETABLES (CONTAINER) ATTR. DISP
HOME GARDEN - 5 TO 9 VARIETIES 131460 VEGETABLES (CONTAINER) ATTR. DISP
PREMIUMS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 GOURDS 131500 ONE VARIETY (SMALL) 5 SPECIMEN 131510 5 OR MORE VARIETIES (SMALL) 1 EACH 131520 BIRDS NEST (LARGE) 131530 GOOSE NECK (LARGE) 131540 TURKS TURBAN (LARGE) 131550 ANY OTHER (LARGE) HERBS 131600 CHIVES 3 SMALL BUNCHES IN WATER Continued
DEPARTMENT 14
FRUITS - NUTS
RULES:
1. In selecting fruit for exhibition, choose specimens that would bring the highest market price. Do not select the largest, select the medium size specimens. In plate displays, select five specimens as nearly alike as possible.
2. Fruit will be judged on Form (natural shape of variety), Size, Color, Uniformity and Freedom from Blemish.
3. Exhibitor may enter only one item per entry number. ENTRY # DESCRIPTION ENTRY SIZE APPLES 140010 CORTLAND PLATE
ANY OTHER
SECTION 2
EDIBLE NUTS
RULES:
1. All nuts must have been grown in the Fair’s surrounding community within the past year. Ten specimens of each variety entered in shells are required.
2. Nuts must be hulled, cleaned as necessary, and NOT bleached.
3. Nuts will be judged on how easliy it cracks, its size and the light color of the meat.
4. Exhibitors may enter only one item per entry number. ENTRY # DESCRIPTION ENTRY SIZE NUTS
141000 BUTTERNUTS PLATE OF 10 141010 CHESTNUTS 141020 PEANUTS 141030 PECANS 141040 WALNUTS - AMERICAN BLACK 141050 WALNUTS - ENGLISH 141060 ANY OTHER BARK 141070 SHELL 141072 SHAG 141074 HICKORY ONE HALF LB. KERNEL 141090
WALNUTS - AMERICAN BLACK 141100 WALNUTS - ENGLISH 141110 ANY OTHER
DEPARTMENT 15
HOME AND DAIRY PRODUCTS
*SEE ALSO: Special baking contests in Department 22
SECTION 1 BAKED PRODUCTS
RULES:
1. All entries must have been made by the exhibitor. No commercial products accepted.
2. After judging, the Fair will display only a portion of the product for the week.
3. Baked products will be auctioned to benefit the Elizabethtown Fair.
4. Exhibitor may enter only one item per entry number.
BAKED PRODUCTS
1. Will be judged on flavor, general appearance and crumb.
2. Yeast breads should have no fork pricks.
3. Decorated cakes must be an actual cake, not a form.
4. Multiple entries should be of uniform shape and size in an airtight plastic bag (when possible).
5. All entries not in plastic bags should be entered on disposable plates and wrapped with clear wrap. Nondisposbale plates or dishes will not be returned.
6. All entries must be covered, including decorated cakes. A box covered with cellophane is acceptable.
7. Contests requiring recipes are Mars Chocolate, PA Preferred Chocolate, Blue Ribbon Apple Pie, and Incredible Angel Food Cake. PREMIUMS 1st 2nd
APPLE DUMPLINGS 150000 APPLE DUMPLINGS 3 DUMPLINGS QUICK BREADS 150010 BAKED POWDER BISCUITS
Decorated cakes will be judged on appearance and creativity.
Pies will be judged on texture of crust, flavor and consistency of filling. No cream filled or custard pies permitted.
CANNED FRUITS CONTINUED 162156 PIE FILLING - CHERRY 162157 PIE FILLING - PEACH 162158 PIE FILLING - ANY OTHER 162160 PLUMS 162170
RASPBERRIES - BLACK 162180 RASPBERRIES - RED 162190 RHUBARB 162200 ANY OTHER 162210
CHICKEN 1/4” headspace 162480 PORK 162485 SALMON 162490 VENISON 162500 ANY OTHER
Pickles, relishes and sauces will be judged on appearance, texture, and aroma. PICKLED - 1/2” headspace 163000 BEANS 163010 BEETS 163020 CAULIFLOWER 163030 CHOW CHOW 163050
CUCUMBER - BREAD & BUTTER 163060
CUCUMBER - DILL 163065
CUCUMBER - FOURTEEN DAY 163070
CUCUMBER - LIME WATER 163080
CUCUMBER - MUSTARD 163085
CUCUMBER - SEVEN DAY 163090
CUCUMBER - SOUR 163095
CUCUMBER - SPICED 163100
CUCUMBER - SWEET 163105
1. All entries will be judged on quality and appearance unless otherwise noted.
2. Containers must be clean standard jars with two-piece lids. Entries with rusty rings will not be accepted.
3. All jars (except vinegar and dried products) must be sealed.
4. Exhibitor may enter only one item per entry number.
CUCUMBER - SWEET DILL 163110 ONIONS 163115 PEPPERS 163120 PEPPERS (STUFFED) 163123 ZUCCHINI 163125 ANY OTHER RELISHES - 1/2” headspace 163130 PICCALILLI 163140 CORN 163145 CRANBERRY 163150 PEPPER 163155 PICKLE 163160 MIXED 163165 ZUCCHINI 163167 ANY OTHER SAUCES- 1/2” headspace (see exceptions below) 163169 BARBECUE 163170 CATSUP 1/8” headspace 163175 CHILI 163177 FRUIT SAUCE OR SYRUP 163180 PURE MAPLE SYRUP 163181 PANCAKE SYRUP 163182 PIZZA 163184 SALSA 163185 SPAGHETTI 1” headspace 163190 TOMATO 1/4” headspace 163200 ANY OTHER SPICED FRUIT - 1/2” headspace 163210 APPLES 163220 CANTALOUPE 163260 PEACHES 163270 PEARS 163280 WATERMELON 163285 ANY OTHER DRIED FRUITS & VEGETABLES 163290 APPLES 163295 APRICOTS 163300 CORN 163310 ONIONS 163320 TOMATOES 163340 ANY OTHER
Juices and vinegars will be judged on flavor, color, and clarity.
RULES:
SECTION 4 BUTTERS, JAMS, JELLIES & MARMALADES
DEPARTMENT 17
FLORAL EXHIBITS
1. The use of or displaying of artificial flowers is prohibited except where otherwise stated. See arrangement class. Silk arrangements must include dried flowers.
2. Plants will not be accepted for exhibition unless they have been grown in containers for two months. Pot not over 15” in diameter.
3. Baskets or containers must be supplied by the exhibitor.
4. Flowers or plants entered for competition should be more than ordinary standard or quality to be entitled to an award.
5. All entries must be grown by exhibitor except in arrangement classes.
6. Exhibitor may enter only one item per entry number.
SECTION 1
FLOWERING HOUSE PLANTS
BEGONIAS 170030 WAX ANY COLOR 170040 SINGLE TUBEROUS ANY VARIETY 170050 DOUBLE TUBEROUS GERANIUM 170060 IVY 170070 POTTED 170080 ANY OTHER GLOXINIA 170090 ANY COLOR 170100 MINIATURE OXALIS 170110 PINK 170120 WHITE SHAMROCK 170130 YELLOW OTHER FLOWERING 170140 ANY OTHER FLOWERING HOUSE PLANT FAIRY GARDEN 170145 ANY VARIETY
SECTION 2 FOLIAGE HOUSE PLANTS BEGONIAS - FOLIAGE 171000 SMALL LEAF 171010 LARGE LEAF CACTI 171020 ONE POT 171040 CACTUS GARDEN COLEUS 171050 COMMON ANY VARIETY 171060 FANCY LEAF EPISIA 171100 ANY LEAF COLOR FERNS 171110 ASPARAGUS 171120 BIRD’S NEST 171130 BOSTON 171140 DWARF BOSTON 171150 RABBIT’S FOOT 171160 SPRENGERI 171170 ANY OTHER POTTED IVY 171180 ENGLISH 171190 GRAPE 171200 SWEDISH 171210 VARIEGATED 171220 ANY OTHER DISH GARDEN 171230 FOLIAGE PLANTS 3 OR MORE SPECIMEN SUCCULENT 171240 ALOE VERA 171245 CATS AND KITTENS 171249 ANY OTHER TERRARIUMS 171250 PLANTS IN CLOSED CONTAINER OTHER FOLIAGE 171255 ANY OTHER FOLIAGE HOUSE PLANT MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS 171260 BABY TEARS 171270 CALADIUM 171280 CORN PLANT 171290 JADE 171300 PALM 171310 PHILODENDRON 171320 POTHOS (DEVIL’S IVY, SPOTTED PHILODENDRON) 171330 PRAYER PLANT 171340 RUBBER PLANT 171350 SPIDER PLANT 171370 WANDERING JEW 171380 ANY OTHER MERITORIOUS 171390 MOST UNUSUAL
SECTION 3
SPECIMEN FLOWERS - ANNUALS
RULES:
1. Entries in this division must be cut flowers grown by the exhibitor. Entries must conform to the number of blooms, spikes, or stems specified - 3 of each unless otherwise stated.
2. The uniformity of height, color, or size is an important factor in evaluating entries.
3. Flowers in each entry must be of one color and variety unless otherwise stated. 4. Flowers must be entered in a container.
CACTUS
POM POM (OVER 2")
POM POM (2" AND UNDER)
1. Entries in this division must be cut flowers grown by the exhibitor. Entries must conform to the number of blooms, spikes, or stems specified - 3 of each unless otherwise stated.
2. The uniformity of height, color, or size is an important factor in evaluating entries.
3. Flowers in each entry must be of one color and variety unless otherwise stated.
4. Flowers must be entered in a container.
STEM 173090 GRANDIFLORA 173100 HYBRID TEA 173110 MINIATURE RUDBECKIA (GLORIOSA DAISY) 173112 RELATED TO & LOOKS LIKE 3 BLOOMS WILD BLACK-EYED SUSAN SEDUM 173115 SHOWY SNOW CROP - ANY COLOR 3 STEMS PERENNIALS 173130 ANY OTHER PERENNIAL
FRESH FLOWERS/FOLIAGE ARRANGEMENTS 174000 ALL WHITE 174010 BRIDAL BOUQUET 174020
CENTERPIECE 174030 FOLIAGE - NO FLOWERS 174040 FRUIT & VEGETABLE WITH FLOWERS OR FOLIAGE 174050 HOLIDAY 174060 LINE (ONE SIDED) 174070
MINIATURE - NOT TO EXCEED 5” IN HEIGHT 174080 ONE FLOWER & FOLIAGE 174090 PEDESTAL 174100
USING CANDLE 174110 WILD FLOWERS 174120 ANY OTHER DRIED/SILK ARRANGEMENTS 174200 BRIDAL BOUQUET - DRIED ONLY 174205 BRIDAL BOUQUET - DRIED & SILK 174210
CENTERPIECE - DRIED ONLY 174220
CENTERPIECE - DRIED & SILK 174230
LINE (ONE SIDED) 174240
MINIATURE - NOT TO EXCEED 5” IN HEIGHT 174250
PEDESTAL 174260
SPECIAL OCCASION - DRIED ONLY 174270
SPECIAL OCCASION - DRIED & SILK 174280
ANY OTHER - DRIED ONLY 174285
ANY OTHER - DRIED & SILK
Does NOT include wreaths or silk arrangements. They are in Department 19.
DEPARTMENT 18
NEEDLECRAFT
RULES:
1. All clothing must be laundered, ironed, and entered on hangers.
2. Each exhibit to be judged on workmanship, worth of article, appropriateness of material and design.
3. All pictures and wall hangings must be wired for hanging on pegboard hooks.
4. Picture size not to include frame and matte.
5. All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor, completed within the last twelve (12) months and must not have been shown previously in the Elizabethtown Fair.
6. An item may be entered under one entry number only.
7. Exhibitor may enter only one item per entry number.
8. Any quilt not made entirely by one person must be entered under Group.
It is time once again for the annual Elizabethtown Fair Coloring Contest for children ages 4 to 10. Age divisions will be 4, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-10. Just color the picture and submit it to the Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church on Monday, August 21, between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Photocopies are acceptable, but enlargements will not be accepted. Ribbons will be awarded 1st through 5th place. Pictures will be displayed throughout the week. All entries may be picked up Saturday, August 26, after 3 p.m. Winning entries will be mailed to their owners at the close of the Fair. For more information call Bonnie at 361-9111.
SUITS continued
180750 MAN’S LINED
180760 MAN’S UNLINED
180770 WOMAN’S LINED
180780 WOMAN’S UNLINED
180790
180800
PREMIUMS
WOMAN’S PANT/LINED
WOMAN’S PANT/UNLINED
SECTION 2
NEEDLEWORK
ENTRY # DESCRIPTION
BUREAU SCARVES/RUNNERS
181000 EMBROIDERED
181010 ANY OTHER
CENTERPIECES - 12” AND UNDER
181020 COUNTED CROSS-STITCH 181030 CROCHETED
181040 EMBROIDERED
181050 KNITTED
181060 PLASTIC CANVAS
181070 TATTED
181080 ANY OTHER
CENTERPIECES - OVER 12”
181090 COUNTED CROSS-STITCH 181100 CROCHETED
181110 EMBROIDERED
181120 KNITTED
181130 PLASTIC CANVAS
181140 TATTED
181150 ANY OTHER PILLOWS & CUSHION TOPS 181160 APPLIQUED
183010 APPLIQUED 183020 COUNTED CROSS-STITCH 183030 CROCHETED 183040 EMBROIDERED 183050 KNITTED 183060 ANY OTHER BEDSPREADS 183070 CROCHETED 183080 EMBROIDERED 183090 KNITTED 183100 NOVELTY 183110 ANY OTHER
BABY BLANKETS
183112 CROCHETED 183115 KNITTED 183118 ANY OTHER BABY QUILTS 183120 ANY BLANKETS 183130 FLEECE 183140 ANY OTHER COMFORTERS
KNOTTED LAP QUILTS 183150 APPLIQUED 183160 EMBROIDERED 183170 PIECED 183180 ANY OTHER
- HAND-STITCHED
APPLIQUED
EMBROIDERED
PIECED
ANY OTHER QUILTS - MACHINE STITCHED 183230 APPLIQUED 183240 EMBROIDERED 183250 PIECED 183260 ANY OTHER QUILTS - GROUP (MORE THAN 1 PERSON) 183270 MADE BY A GROUP
SECTION 4 RUGS
# DESCRIPTION
BRAIDED
HOOKED
LATCH HOOK 184030 ANY OTHER
DEPARTMENT 19
ART - PHOTOGRAPHY - CRAFTS
RULES:
1. Entry must have been completed within the last twelve months and must not have been previously shown in the Elizabethtown Fair.
2. All entries must have been made by the exhibitor - no commercial articles accepted.
3. Exhibitor may enter only one item per entry number.
4. Paintings, Drawings and Photography are limited to 10 entries per exhibitor.
SECTION 1-A PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS
FOR ADULT ENTRIES:
1. Art must be original, not copied from a kit.
2. All art and drawings must positively be in a frame, ready for hanging with a sturdy wire hanger (no string or tape) or entry will be disqualified. There are NO exceptions to this rule, including canvas artwork
3. Paintings and drawings are restricted to a perimeter of 90 inches, including frame FOR YOUTH (DEPT. 11, SEC. 19) ENTRIES:
1. Artwork may not exceed 12”x18” - no frames allowed
2. All artwork will be hung with thumb tacks. Entries may be mounted on posterboard to avoid holes.
3. Canvas artwork must be mounted on posterboard to be hung with thumb tacks. PREMIUMS
190060 MAGIC MARKER (age 2-6)
190065 MAGIC MARKER (age 7-12)
190070 MIXED MEDIA (age 7-12)
190075 MIXED MEDIA (age 13-18) 190078 PASTEL (age 2-12)
190080 PASTEL (age 13-18)
190085 PASTEL (adult) 190090 PEN AND INK 190100 PENCIL 190110 ANY OTHER PRINTS
190120 BLOCK 190130 LINOLEUM 190140 SILKSCREEN 190150 ANY OTHER PAINTINGS (on non-traditional materials) 190160 GOURD 190170 METAL 190180 ROCK 190190 SLATE 190200 WOOD 190210 ANY OTHER
PREMIUMS 1st 2nd 3rd
PAINTINGS - OIL/ACRYLICS 190220 BIRDS OR ANIMALS 190230 FLOWERS 190240 LANDSCAPES/SEASCAPES 190245 STILL LIFE 190250 PEOPLE 190260 STRUCTURES 190270 ANY OTHER PAINTINGS - WATERCOLORS 190280 BIRDS OR ANIMALS 190290 FLOWERS 190300 LANDSCAPES/SEASCAPES 190305 STILL LIFE 190310 PEOPLE 190320 STRUCTURES 190330 ANY OTHER
SECTION 1-B PHOTOGRAPHS
RULES:
1. ADULT photographs must be 8”x10” ONLY, NO MATTING PERMITTED.
2. YOUTH photographs must be 5”x7” ONLY, NO MATTING PERMITTED.
3. ADULT ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PAGE PROTECTORS. NO FRAMES PERMITTED. There are NO exceptions to this rule.
4. NO frames allowed on YOUTH entries (Dept. 11, Sec. 19). Photographs will be hung with thumb tacks. Entries may be mounted on poster board to avoid holes.
5. Entries may orginate in any format - including digital, color, black and white and sepia prints.
6. All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. Photos that have been digitally altered beyond optimization (removal of dust, cropping, reasonable adjustments to exposure, color and contrast, etc.) will be disqualified.
7. There will be NO exceptions to these rules. PREMIUMS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Adult 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Youth 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00
ENTRY # DESCRIPTION PHOTOGRAPHY - BLACK AND WHITE OR SEPIA 191000 ACTION/SPORTS 191010 ANIMALS 191020 BIRDS 191030 ELIZABETHTOWN FAIR 191040 FLOWERS/PLANTS 191050 LANDSCAPES/SEASCAPES 191060 PEOPLE 191080 STILL LIFE 191090 STRUCTURES 191095 ANY OTHER PHOTOGRAPHY - COLOR 191100 ACTION/SPORTS 191110 ANIMALS 191120 BIRDS 191130 ELIZABETHTOWN FAIR PHOTOGRAPHY - COLOR, CONTINUED 191140 FLOWERS/PLANTS 191150 LANDSCAPES/SEASCAPES 191160 PEOPLE 191180 STILL LIFE 191190 STRUCTURES 191200 ANY OTHER
SECTION 2 HANDCRAFTS
RULES:
1. Ceramic articles should have identification marks to indicate that they were handmade by the exhibitor
Auction Preview
Thursday, September 28th from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Friday Night 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
DINNER
Friday - Live & Silent Auctions Begin at 6 p.m.
Gift Certificates, Vacations, Sports Tickets, Faculty & Class Items Will Be Here! Food Tents, Furniture
Saturday BREAKFAST
Pancakes, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs
7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Kids’ Festival
Sat., Sept. 30th • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sports Memorabilia & Tickets
Bouncy House/Slide & Carnival Games
Saturday - Live & Silent Auctions Begin at 9 a.m.
Vacation Vacation Packages Packages
Section 2 - Handcrafts Rules continued
2. Legos and K’NEX’s base must fit and be in a sturdy box no larger than 18”x18”x6”. Entries must fit within box and not exceed 30” in height. All over sized displays will be disqualified.
3. Handcrafts are limited to 15 entries per exhibitor. PREMIUMS
1. Exhibits should provide the viewer with a better understanding of agriculture and/or agribusiness through either their educational value or their promotion of a product.
2. Youth and adult exhibitors may include 4-H, FFA, Family, School, Scouting, Industrial and Commercial groups.
3. Exhibits to be a 4’x10’x6’ maximum size.
4. Exhibits must be in place by 5 p.m. Monday of Fair Week.
5. Exhibits must remain in place until the close of the Fair.
6. All group exhibits must be entered on a General Entry Form.
7. All entries must be postmarked by August 1 to The Elizabethtown Fair, P.O. Box 285, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.
Exhibits to be judged on the following 100 point system:
ATTRACTS ATTENTION 20 points
Use of color, motion, light, figures. While attention-getting is important, the reaction should be favorable. Unfavorable attention defeats its purpose.
AROUSE INTEREST
10 points
Encourages additional study. Personal appeal to the type of viewer for whom the exhibit was designed.
CONVEYS MESSAGE
30 points
The message should be understandable to the viewer for whom the exhibit was intended.
DESIGN 20 points
Elements of the exhibit should be pleasingly placed to give a sense of unity to the whole. The message should be part of the design and not something apparently added as an afterthought. Simplicity is the key here.
WORKMANSHIP
10 points
Neat, well constructed for the purpose. This does not imply that expensive material be used.
ORIGINALITY
PREMIUMS 1st 2nd 3rd
ENTRY#
10 points
RULES:
SECTION 3
PEDAL POWER TRACTOR PULL
1. Tractors and sled will be provided.
2. The first driver has the option to keep his pull or take it over.
3. Judges’ decisions will be final.
4. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded.
Youth Ages 11 - 13 Women’s Powder Puff
Youth Ages 14 - 16 Men’s Power Pull
TALENT SHOW
1. Contestants will perform a 2 to 3 minute presentation.
All acts must be fully staged with appropriate costumes and/or props when applicable.
4. Itty Bitty Division limited to youth under age ten.
Contestants must supply CD, if needed, for the song or dance to be performed. Track# to be played must be marked to be performed when applicable. All music and lyrics to be used are at the discretion of the contest committee and judges. No profanity or inappropriate actions or dress will be permitted. If act is deemed inappropriate the performance will be terminated. Judging criteria will include music ability (when applicable), choreography (when opriate costumes, stage presentation, and overall presentation. The decision of the judges is final.
Entry fees must be submitted with application no later than Friday prior to Fair.
TALENT SHOW ENTRY FORM
Mail completed entry form to Gina Mariani, PO Box 292, Bainbridge, PA 17502. Entries must be received no later than Friday before Fair. Please include $5.00 entry fee.
Describe what you will be doing:
List Names of all Participants per act:
HAY BALE THROWING CONTEST
1. Contestants must stand behind marked line to throw. 2. When announcer says "GO," one complete revolution is allowed prior to throw.
Each contestant is allowed 2 throws.
Entry fees must be paid at the time of registration.
MARS CHOCOLATE BAKING CONTEST
RULES:
1. All entries must be made from scratch and MARS Chocolate products must be used in all batters. Entries which do not include MARS product in the batter will be eliminated from the contest. MARS Chocolate brands include, but are not limited to: M&M’s, 3 Musketeers Bar, Milky Way Bar, Dove Chocolate, Twix Cookie Bar, Snickers Bar, Snickers Marathon Bar, Kudos Granola Bar, Skittles Bite Size Candies, Starburst Fruit Chews and Combos Snacks.
2. MARS Chocolate products must be used on all decorated entries.
3. A recipe must be submitted with all entries - this includes decorated cakes.
4. Decorated entries will be judged on appearance, creativity and use of product. All other entries will be judged on flavor and appearance and use of product.
5. Contest is open to both adults and youth for cakes and cupcakes, and youth only for cookies, brownies and bars.
Decorated Cake (sheet, layer, molded)
223610
Brownies (PLATE of 6)
PA PREFERRED™ CHOCOLATE CONTESTS
# - 223710 (CAKE)
CHOCOLATE CAKE CONTEST
RULES:
The Best of Show Decorated Cake will be selected from all first place decorated cakes in the youth and adult divisions in Departments 11 and 15.
CLASS 1ST
Best of Show $100.00 and a Crock Decorated Cake
BLUE RIBBON APPLE PIE CONTEST
1. Open to any individual who is a Pennsylvania resident; one entry per person.
2. Entrants may NOT have won 1st place in this contest at any other fair in 2017.
3. Entry must be a layered chocolate cake made from scratch (no mixes).
4. Entry must be frosted and frosting must be made from “scratch”.
5. Cake recipe must feature chocolate or cocoa as main ingredient.
6. The entire cake entry must be submitted for judging on cardboard or a disposable plate. (All pans, plates, and dishes are considered to be disposable and will not be returned.)
7. Recipe(s) must be submitted with the entry, printed on one-side of 8 1/2" x 11” paper. Recipe must list all ingredients, quantities, and the preparation instructions. Entrant’s name, address and phone number must be printed on the back side of all the pages.
8. Refrigeration is not available at the Fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise distributed for consumption after judging for food safety reasons.
9. Judging Criteria:
Flavor (aroma, taste, good balance of flavorings) 30 points
Texture (moist and tender crumb; not soggy or dry) 25 points
Inside Characteristics
(even grain, evenly baked, free from air pockets) 20 points
The winning Homemade Chocolate Cake will receive certification to represent the Elizabethtown Fair at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in January 2018. Premiums paid by PSACF for the PA State winners: 1st - $500, 2nd - $250,
ENTRY
RULES:
# - 223720 (YOUTH)
PREFERRED™ JUNIOR BAKING CONTEST COOKIE, BROWNIES AND BARS
1. Exhibitor must be an individual (age 8 through and including 18 years ONLY) who is a Pennsylvania resident.
2. Entrants may NOT have won 1st place in this contest at any other fair in 2017.
3. Entry must be a plate of six (6) individual sized portions of the baked entry item.
4. Entries must be made from "scratch".
5. PA Preferred ingredients must be used in the recipe. A comprehensive list of acceptable products will be available on the PA Preferred website (www.papreferred. com). Recipes must include three (3) of the five (5) items listed here:
a. Grains such as flour or oats
b. Fruit such as peaches, apples or berries
c. Vegetable such as zucchini or carrots
d. Dairy such as milk, cream or butter
e. Eggs
6. Entry must be submitted for judging on a doily set on top of cardboard or disposable plate.
7. Recipe(s) must be submitted with entry, printed on one side of 8 1/2" x 11” paper. Recipe must list all ingredients, quanitities, and the preparation instructions. Entrant’s name, address and phone number must be printed on the back of all the pages. PA Preferred® product labels must be attached to the recipe.(All recipes and cakes will become the property of the Fair or PA Farm Show and will not be returned.)
8. Refrigeration is NOT available at the Fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise distributed for consumption after judging for food safety reasons.
9. Judging Criteria:
Flavor (aroma, taste, good balance of flavorings) 30 points
Texture (appropriate for the type of cookie, brownie or bar) 25 points
Inside Characteristics
(even grain, evenly baked, free from air pockets) 20 points
First Place Winner is eligible for the 2018 PA Farm Show competition. Prizes for the PA Preferred® Chocolate Cookie-Brownie Bar Winners: 1st - $250; 2nd - $100; 3rd - $50
SPONSORS: PSACF & PA Department of Agriculture’s PA Preferred® Program
The Blue Ribbon Apple Pie will be selected from the four first-place apple pies - the first-place one-crust and two-crust pies in the adult and youth divisions in Department 15.
CLASS 1ST
Blue Ribbon Apple Pie $100.00 and a Crock
BLUE RIBBON APPLE PIE CONTEST
1. Open to any individual who is a Pennsylvania resident.
2. Entrants may NOT have won 1st place in this contest at any other fair in 2017.
3. Entry must be a pie that must include at least 60% apples in filling.
4. The entire pie must be submitted for judging in a disposable pie pan.
5. The recipe for the pie and pie crust must be submitted with the entry (printed on one side of the 8 1/2" x 11” size paper). The recipe must list ingredients, quantities and the preparation instructions. Entrant’s name, address and phone number must be printed on the back of all pages.
6. Refrigeration is NOT available at the Fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise distributed for consumption after the judging for food safety reasons.
The winning Blue Ribbon Apple Pie will receive certification to represent the Elizabethtown Fair at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in January 2018. 1st - $500; 2nd - $250; 3rd - $100; 4th - Ribbon; 5th - Ribbon
INCREDIBLE ANGEL FOOD CAKE CONTEST
INCREDIBLE ANGEL FOOD CAKE CONTEST
1. Open to any individual who is a Pennsylvania resident.
2. Entrants may NOT have won 1st place in this Angel Food Cake contest at any other fair in 2017.
3. Entry must be an Angel Food Cake made from scratch.
4. Pennsylvania produced & packed eggs are requested to be used if at all possible. Please look for the PEQAP or PA Preferred logo or PA packaging dates on the carton.
5. Refrigeration is NOT available at the Fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise distributed for consumption after the judging for food safety reasons.
6. Cake entry must be submitted for judging on cardboard. (All pans, plates and dishes are considered to be disposable and will not be returned.)
7. Recipe(s) listing the ingredients, and the preparation instructions must be submitted with the entry (printed on one side of 8 1/2" x 11” size paper). Entrant’s name, address and phone number must be printed on the back side of all the pages.
First Place Winner is eligible for the 2018 PA Farm Show competition. Prizes for the PA State Angel Food Cake Winners: 1st - $500; 2nd - $250; 3rd - $100
All baked goods entered in the Fair will be sold at the Annual Baked Goods Auction.
RULES:
1. The original essay may be titled “Why I Like the Elizabethtown Fair” or any other title relating to the Elizabethtown Fair.
2. Essay must be neat and legible. It may be handwritten or typed.
3. Essay should not exceed 1 typed page or 2 handwritten pages in length.
4. A cover sheet listing name, address, phone number and grade just completed must accompany essay.
5. Judging will be based on content, creatitivy, clarity of expression, grammar and organization.
6. All entries will be received with the competitive exhibits.
HORSESHOE PITCH CONTEST
Up to four double elimination horseshoe tournaments will be held. This competition is open to all comers.
RULES:
1. At least four entries will be required for each tournament.
2. National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA) rules will be used, except as specified by the Fair.
3. Horseshoes will be supplied by the Fair. Shooters may bring their own horseshoes.
4. Youth Division - up to and including age 18.
5. Senior Division - Age 65 and over.
6. Judges’ decision is final.
RULES:
1. The original poem may be titled “The Elizabethtown Fair” or any other title relating to the Elizabethtown Fair.
2. Poem must be neat and legible. It may be typed or handwritten.
3. Poem may not exceed 2 pages in length.
4. A cover sheet listing name, address, phone number and grade just completed must accompany poem.
5. Judging will be based on content, creativity, and clarity of expression.
6. All entries will be received with the competitive exhibits.
RULES:
RULES:
ELIZABETHTOWN FAIR POETRY CONTEST HOLIDAY TREE ORNAMENTS CONTEST
DRUG AWARENESS POSTER CONTEST
This contest is open to all youth.
1. All posters are to be done in dark pens, markers, or crayons.
2. All posters must be on 11” x 14” posterboard.
3. Posters must be neat and legible.
4. Name, address, phone number and age are to appear on the poster back.
5. Judging will be based on content and appearance.
BABY PHOTO CONTEST
RULES:
1. Any baby age two years or younger is eligible.
2. Photos must be 5 x 7 or 8 x 10. Photocopies are acceptable. Vertical pictures are recommended.
3. Parents' and child’s name, address and phone number are to appear on the back of the photograph.
4. Photos will be on display for voting throughout Fair Week.
5. Deadline for entry is noon Saturday prior to the opening of the Fair
The child whose photo receives the most votes (one cent equals one vote) will be the winner. All forms of United States money are acceptable.
PET PHOTO CONTEST
RULES:
1. All pets are eligible.
2. To ensure good visibility, vertical 8 x 10 photos are recommended. Photos MUST fit in an 8x10 space. If more than one photo of the same pet is submitted, both photos MUST fit in an 8 x 10 space. Photocopies are acceptable.
3. Owner’s name, address and phone number as well as the pet’s breed and name must appear on the back of the photo. Entries are limited to two (2) per family.
4. Photos will be on display for voting throughout Fair Week.
5. Deadline for entry is noon Saturday prior to the opening of the Fair.
SENIOR KING AND QUEEN CONTEST
1. Any senior citizen age 62 and older may register.
2. Registration will open at the Information Booth at 10 a.m. Wednesday of Fair Week.
3. The Senior King and Senior Queen will be selected by a drawing at approximately 12 noon.
4. Additional drawings will be held for assorted prizes and gift certificates.
5. Each individual registering will receive a ticket good for a $1.00 discount at the Fair’s Food Stand to be used on that day.
6. Winners must be present to claim prizes.
Senior King
Senior Queen
RULES:
2. All ornaments must be ready for hanging on a tree.
100.00 plus cap and shirt
100.00 plus cap and shirt
1. Ornaments may not exceed 5” x 5” x 5” or 3 ounces in weight.
3. All ornaments must be the handiwork of the exhibitor and not from a kit.
4. All ornaments must have been completed within the last twelve (12) months.
5. Exhibitor may enter two (2) ornaments, but only one item per entry number.
BUCK SHOT TOURNAMENT
RULES:
1. Roll both dice.
2. Add the total of both dice. Put down any combination of numbers that add to the total of the dice. Entire total must be used.
3. Continue Step 2 until the entire total the dice add up to, cannot be used. Turn ends when the entire total added on the dice cannot be used.
4. Add the remaining numbers to obtain score for the round. Record total on the score card.
5. If all numbers can be put down you must yell "Buck Shot" and total score for that round is 0.
6. Player 2 then takes their turn.
7. Continue alternating turns until a player reaches 100 points. If player 1 reaches 100 points first, player 2 must still take their turn. If both players reach 100, the lowest score wins.
8. Play Fair and most importantly HAVE FUN!
9. Judge's decision is final.
7. Entry fees must be paid at the time of registration. Continued
RULES:
DEPARTMENT 22
SECTION 4
YOUTH PET SHOW
The Pet Show is open to all students grades K to 9.
1. The entry must be the pet of the exhibitor or his immediate family.
2. No animal may be entered that was shown at the Fair during the week.
3. IMPORTANT: Dog exhibitors must provide proof that their dog has been immunized against Parvo Disease and rabies. Cat exhibitors must provide proof that their cat has been immunized against rabies. Initial immunization must have been received at least 3 weeks before the Pet Show. Proof of immunization (veterinarian’s certification or tag) MUST be shown at the time of registration.
4. The exhibitor is responsible for the control of his pet at all times. Dogs should be on leashes and cats in a carrier. Unhealthy or unmanageable pets will be refused. Judges may disqualify entrants for mishandling of pets.
5. A pet may be entered in only one category. If there are insufficient entries the committee or judges may combine classes or categories.
6. Generally the judging will be based on health, condition, grooming and training. Judging of caged pets will include cleanliness and suitability of containers. OBEDIENCE: Judging might include such commands as “come,” “sit,” or “heel.”
TRICKS: Judging might include “fetch,” “speak,” “beg,” or “jump.” At least two tricks are required to win.
GROOMING: Judging will be primarily on general condition, health, and cleanliness. Special attention will be given to coat, nails (dogs), ears, and eyes.
BEST DRESSED/FLOAT: Judging primarily on originality.
7. No insects are permitted.
8. Rescue Pets - Exhibitors must be prepared to state how the pet was rescued.
9. Pets may not remain on the fairgrounds after judging, but exhibitors may return without pets.
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CLASS III - OTHER PETS (No dogs or cats)
The Fair Queen will reign for one year. During her reign she will participate in the Pennsylvania State Fair Queen Competition to be held in Hershey in January 2017. The Fair Queen will also participate in Fair activities throughout Fair Week and represent the Fair at various functions during her reign. CLASS
RULES:
Contestants must:
1. Live in Lancaster, Lebanon or Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
2. Be at least 16 years of age and not over 20 years old by June 1.
3. Have her parents’ or guardians’ consent.
4. Be single, never married, have had no children and must not marry or get pregnant during her reign.
5. Not be a former local winner or state contestant.
6. Not hold any other State title for any other commodity group or pageant during her reign as PA State Fair Queen.
COMPETITION INCLUDES:
1. Written Essay - 300 words or less on the topic
“What My Fair Means to My Community.”
2. Personal Interview
3. Speech - 3 to 5 minute speech on the topic
“Why You Should Come to My Fair.”
4. Impromptu Question
DEPARTMENT 23 APIARY PRODUCTS
RULES:
1. All honey and beeswax must be the product of the beekeeper.
2. The exhibit must fulfill the requirements of the class in which it is exhibited.
3. All products must have been produced within the last year.
4. The judge may open and sample any exhibit.
5. Exhibitor may enter only one item per entry number.
SECTION 2 HONEY
1. Comb honey to be judged on perfection in filling, capping uniformity, neatness and cleanliness.
2. Extracted honey to be judged on body, clarity and cleanliness.
3. Jars may have labels, but labels are not required.
SECTION 3
BEESWAX
Beeswax to be judged on color and purity.
230300 SINGLE PIECE PURE BEESWAX not less than two pounds 230310 MOLDED OR DESIGNED not less than one pound 230320 DIPPED CANDLES one pair made of 100% pure beeswax 230330 MOLDED CANDLES (TAPERS) one pair made of 100% pure beeswax
DEPARTMENT 24 ANTIQUE FARM EQUIPMENT
RULES:
1. Exhibits must be authentic to be eligible for competition. No reproductions allowed.
2. All entries must be displayed all week.
3. Receiving hours for tractors and engines will be Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. 4. All exhibitors will receive a plaque for their participation in the Elizabethtown Fair.
TRACTOR 240100 MOST ORIGINAL TRACTOR 240200 OLDEST TRACTOR 240300
RESTORED ENGINE 240400 MOST ORIGINAL ENGINE 240500 OLDEST ENGINE 240600 BEST RESTORED LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR 240700 MOST ORIGINAL LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR 240800 OLDEST LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR
From Left to Right: Yelena Tlumach, Amber Pytash, Jenna Klaus, Sarah Mann, Kathy Miller RDH, Carley Burkett, Lisa Drumheller RDH, Janelle Brady, Heidi Haselhoff RDH, Brittany Crider, Dr. Rana Mathias D.D.S Not Pictured: Catherine Conklin RDH, Alexandria Kerstetter.
ELIZABETHTOWN FAIR NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT
ON MAIN STAGE EACH EVENING
MONDAY, AUGUST 21
6:00 p.m. - Fair Queen Competition with Dan & Galla
6:45 p.m. - Opening Ceremony
8:00 p.m. - LAREDO (country)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
7:30 P.M. - THE UPTOWN BAND (variety)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25
7:30 P.M. - NOMAD (country)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22
6:30 p.m.Talent Show with DAN & GALLA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24
7:30 p.m.FLAMIN' DICK AND THE HOT RODS (oldies)
7:30 p.m. - CHRIS HIGBEE (fiddler/country) gallaanddan.com chrishigbee.com
flamindickandthehotrods.homestead.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
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GENERAL RULES
1. All exhibitors agree to be bound by the Rules and Regulations of the Elizabethtown Fair.
2. The Fair management reserves the right to amend and/or add to these Rules and Regulations as its judgments may determine.
3. Reasonable care will be taken to protect all exhibits on display from injury and damage, but the Fair is not in any way to be held responsible for accidents, loss or damage by water, fire, theft, or otherwise, whatever may be the cause or extent of the damage or loss.
4. It shall be the responsibility of the exhibitor to make known the proper name of the article or breed of livestock he is entering. Any item entered improperly may be disqualified, but the judges will mark the correct name on the entry tag for the benefit of the owner so that the same mistake in entering need not be made a second time.
5. Chairpersons of each department reserve the right to refuse any entry. Furthermore, the chairpersons reserve the right to bar from competition animals and/or products of decidedly inferior quality and those not possessing sufficient merit to warrant recognition. Chairpersons may limit the number of entries per exhibitor.
6. During judging, buildings, except livestock arenas, are to be closed to everyone except Fair officials, judges, Pennsylvania Fair Fund officials and necessary attendants. No exhibitor nor his agent shall communicate with the judge during judging except to answer questions proposed by the judges. Any exhibitor interfering with the judges shall forfeit any premium to which he would otherwise be entitled.
7. Premiums, as listed, may be given for meritorious exhibits. In cases where there is no competition, judges may give an award such as they deem the exhibit is worthy to receive. The same rule applies where there are fewer entries in any class than the number of premiums offered. The judges may, at their discretion, award a ribbon or rosette.
8. The Fair management may, at any time, order the removal of any exhibit or part of exhibit in bad condition, sick or unruly. The chairpersons must notify exhibitors of any exhibits that have become unfit. After having done so the chairperson may dispose of the exhibit at his discretion.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS
1. All livestock entries must be postmarked by August 1 to The Elizabethtown Fair, P.O. Box 285, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Late entries will be accepted from August 2 until check-in, provided space is available. The cost of late entries will be $25 per head.
2. All livestock exhibitors must sign the verification form stating that they have read, understand and agree to abide by all rules established by the Fair and the Code of Show Ring Ethics. A parent signa-
ture is also required for youth under age 19.
3. All purebred breeding livestock must be accompanied by a certificate of registration which shall be available for chairperson or judge at any time.
4. Joint ownership is considered to be as one owner in accordance with registration papers. Youth livestock exhibits must be registered in exhibitor’s name only.
5. Exhibitors of sale livestock are limited to those residing in Columbia, Donegal, Elizabethtown, Hempfield, Manheim Central, Middletown, Lower Dauphin, Hershey and Palmyra School Districts.
6. Market livestock will be weighed by Fair officials.
7. Initial bedding will be supplied. Additional bedding must be supplied by exhibitor.
8. Should any animal awarded a prize be disqualified, the animal gaining the lower prizes shall move into the next higher position if, in the opinion of the judges, the animals are worthy of the prizes.
9. All animals must be clean, properly clipped and fitted before showtime. Chairperson reserves the right to disqualify animals.
10. Any exhibitor removing their exhibit prior to the permitted times will forfeit their premiums and be barred from competing the following year.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS
1. Registration will be held Monday between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. All competitive exhibit entries must be received during this time.
2. Pre-registration will be held at the Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church exhibit hall from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on the Saturday prior to the Fair. Exhibitors may receive registration forms, entry tags and computer numbers during this time. Participants who choose to use this early opportunity must enter through the rear entrance only. No entries will be accepted at this time.
3. All competitive exhibitors must sign the entry form verification stating that they have read, understand and agree to abide by all rules established by the Fair.
4. Competitive exhibits must be picked up between 3 and 5 p.m. Saturday. No exhibits may be picked up without duplicate exhibit number stub. No exhibit may be released before 3 p.m. in accordance with PA State Law. Any exhibitor removing their exhibit prior to the permitted times will forfeit their premiums and be barred from competing the following year.
NEW FOR 2018
The following change will be implemented for 2018. The Agriculture Committee has made a decision to implement a minimum age limit on consideration of the safety of all spectators and exhibitors. Beginning with the 2018 Fair, the minimum age to exhibit sheep, swine, goats and rabbits will be age 5 as of January 1. The minimum age to exhibit dairy beef and beef will be age 8 as of January 1. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS.
SUPREME CHAMPION EVENTS
On Wednesday, August 23, at 5:00 p.m., the SUPREME MARKET CHAMPION will be chosen prior to the Sale of Champions. The Supreme Champion Market Livestock (Swine, Beef, Sheep, Goat and Rabbit) will compete for the Supreme Champion Market Livestock of the Fair. A cup trophy will be awarded to the winner. The trophy will be kept by the winner for one year. The trophy will be retired with two consecutive yearly wins by the same exhibitor. This competition is for youth only. The Supreme Champion Market Livestock trophy is being sponsored by Groff's Meats, Inc.
The auction sale order will be rabbit meat pens, dairy feeder calves, beef, goats, market lambs and swine.
NEW FOR 2017
Main Stage Nomad (country)
Stage 2
Jess Zimmerman Duo Jess Zimmerman Band Contests
PA Preferred Junior Baking Contestnot limited to chocolate Homemade Chocolate CakePA Preferred rule eliminated Writing Contests - entries are to be submitted in page protector
Hay Bale - Senior Division added Pie Eating (children) Three-legged race (children)
Buck Shot Tournament
Youth Skid Loader Rodeo
Misc
Balloon Artist
Chainsaw Artist
Ph: 717-867-2211
Fx: 717-867-2138
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Especially For Children
Monday: 9 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Coloring Contest entries received 6-11:00 p.m. .............. Ride for One Price ($20)
Farmer For A Day: 5-9 p.m. Monday thru Friday, Noon - 9p.m. Saturday
Balloon Artist: Tuesday through Saturday
CHILDREN'S CONTESTS
Fun for all ages! The Elizabethtown Fair will again be offering Children’s Contests Monday through Thursday for everyone to exhibit their skills. Children’s Contests are for children ages 4 to 11. The Mini Hay Bale will also include children ages 12 to 14. The contests will be held in the Farmer for a Day area in the Animal Complex. Come join the FUN!! This year the contests will be:
Monday: Three-Legged Race . .
Tuesday: Sack Race 1:00 p m Egg & Spoon Race 7:00 p m Wednesday: Egg & Spoon Race 1:00 p m Sack Race 7:00 p m Thursday: Pie Eating Contest 1:00 p m Mini Hay Bale Toss
Elizabethtown Fair
• Fair phone number: 367-0508
• Saturday, August 19th from 9 a.m. until noon - Competitive exhibitors may receive their exhibitor number and paperwork at the Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church. Exhibitor numbers may be obtained then or the day of entry.
• Parking - Parking charge $4.00
• Ride schedule: Rides open Tuesday through Friday at 2:00 p.m.
Monday: 6-11 p.m. Ride for One Price $20.00
Tuesday - Friday: 2-6 p.m. Ride for One Price $15.00
Saturday: Noon - 5 p.m. Ride for One Price $18.00
• Paging will be for Emergencies only. Please plan to meet your party at the Information Booth if you are separated!
• Lost & Found located at the Information Booth.
• Wheelchairs for the physically handicapped are available at the Information Booth.
• PETS - Animals on the fairgrounds will be restricted to animals for exhibit and/or competition. Dogs and other pets will not be permitted on the fairgrounds during hours of operation. Fairgoers in violation will be asked to leave.
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GENERAL ENTRY FORM
(To Be Used For Non-Livestock Entries)
Name Address Phone
City Zip
Check One: ❑ Adult ❑ Youth (under 19)
COMPUTER NUMBER
Total Number of Entries _____________ Total Entry Fee
I have read, understand and agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Elizabethtown Fair.
Entry Fees
Signature
Must be mailed with an entry form postmarked by August 1st:
CORNHOLE - $10.00 per team to be paid at time of entry. Entries will be accepted until a maximum of 30 teams.
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