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Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 8, 9 & 10, 2017

Exhibits open to Towns ofLitchfield, West Gardiner,

Gardiner, RichmondSabattus, Wales, Bowdoinham,

Bowdoin, Monmouth,Winthrop, Manchester,

Farmingdale, Randolph, Pittston, Dresden, Topsham,

Lisbon, Lewiston,Greene, Leeds, Wayne,

Woolwich and Bath

Admission: Under 12, FREE - 12 to 17 - $4,Adults $8, Over 65 - $4, Seniors Free On Friday

Handicapped Parking at Plains Rd. parking

lot. Parking lot - Free - Grandstand - Free

What A Fair Should Be

Please, No Dogs on the Fair grounds (Except Service Dogs)

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2017 Officers and DirectorsLitchfield Farmers’ Club

President �� 2008 ��Charlie Smith ��353-81051st Vice Presidents �� 2008 ��Richard Brown ��737-86502nd Vice President �� 2013 ��Jim Campbell ��268-2813Secretary �� 2014 ��Carol Smith ��582-4940Treasurer �� 2014 ��Ryan Beaudette ��592-1973

Exhibition HallSupt� Lynn Cameron 737-5760Asst� Flo Bolduc, (207) 215-4610Expo 111,Sara Lachante, 798-1048Litchfield Fair Websitewww�litchfieldfair�com

Alton Merrill, Chairman 375-4480Rayna Leibowitz 582-4098Theodore Smith 268-4289Donald Ridley 268-4997Lisa Ridley 522-1133Cal Paquet 577-8274Melanie Page 353-2446Tom Pelletier 268-9271Evie Vorpagel 685-4456Karen Stinson 592-1180David Smith 242-7515Rick Ricker 441-4694Paula Lapierre 933-6494Flo Bolduc 203-0056Rayma Ashby 582-6715David Byras Jr� 582-6715Bob Haigh 268-4224Rebecca Page 841-0022Chuck Snyder 754-8970Barbara Moody 333-0660Sara Lacharite 798-1048Lynn Cameron 737-5760Howard Campbell HonoraryCarl Slattery HonoraryGregory Larrabee HonoraryCharlie Fickett HonoraryErla St� Pierre HonoraryKaren Byras Honorary

Year Elected

Board of Directors

Officers

Grounds Committee:David SmithRichard BrownJim Campbell

Information Requests:Carol Smith, Secretary582-4940Outside Commercial ExhibitsSara Lacharitewww�lfc�outsidevendors@gmail�com

Graphic DesignKeith PetersCommunity Advertiser582-8486

Fairgrounds Location:44 Plains Road

Litchfield, Maine

BOATor RV

CARLet us safely

store your

At the LitchfieldFairgrounds

For More Information CallTed Smith at 624-1484

Storage items will be accepted only on October 21, 2017 and MUST be removed on April 21,

2018 in order to avoid a late fee.If your item is not picked up by this

date, a $25 per week chargewill be assessed.

Rates:Cars - $11 per linear footBoats $11 per linear foot, measurement to include tounge & motorMotorcycles $50

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Litchfield Fairgrounds will be open at 8 am, October 21, 2017 (the 3rd Saturday of October) to receive boats, cars and RV’s for winter

storage.

Storage take out will be(the third Saturday in April)

April 21, 2018at 8 AM.

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2017 - Litchfield Fair ~ Index

Friday, Sept. 8

Saturday, Sept. 9

Sunday, Sept. 10

Small Stage

Small Stage

Supt� Barbara Moody333-0660Small Stage

Large Stage

Litchfield FairENTERTAINMENT

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Litchfield Fair ProgramFriday, September 8th Events �� 4Saturday, September 9th Events �� 4Sunday, September 10th Events �� 4Rules & RegulationsGeneral �� 7Animals �� 7Health Requirements �� 7Horses �� 7Cattle �� 7Pulling �� 7Draft Horses and Colts �� 8Show Oxen and Steers �� 9Dairy and Beef Cattle �� 8Youth Dairy and Beef Cattle Show �� 9Exhibition Hall �� 94-H Exhibits �� 16Contests, 4-H, Pulling & ExhibitsBicycle Drawings �� 9Litchfield Fair Museum�� 9Expo II �� 9Outside Commercial Exhibits �� 9Horse Show Ring / Livestock �� 16Antique Autos �� 5Old MacDonald’s Barn �� 10Police and Medics �� 24Baby Show �� 10Penny Scramble �� 10Mutton Bustin �� 21Pig Scramble �� 10Kiddie Pedal Tractor Show �� 12Wheeler’s Wee Farmers �� 22Redneck Truck Pull �� 13Demolition Derby �� 114-H Horse Show �� 16Woodsman’s Day �� 18Draft Horse and Pony Show �� 19Pulling Horses �� 20Pulling Steers �� 21Show Oxen and Steers �� 23Scooting Contest �� 21Cattle Exhibits �� 25Small Livestock Exhibition �� 25Meat Goat Show�� 27Livestock Fun Show �� 25Youth Dairy and Beef Cattle Show �� 264-H Hall Exhibits �� 28Largest Pumpkin Contest �� 27Sunflower Contest �� 30Two-Crusted Apple Pie Contest �� 29Hall Exhibits �� 30Scarecrow Contest �� 35Market Basket Display Contest �� 29Arts and Crafts �� 35Fancy Work �� 36Maine Barrel Racing Association �� 38

6:00 to 9:00 Don Roak and Friends Band

Open Mic11 a�m� Michael Conant, Singing and playing the fiddle�12 noon The Pedro Big Adventures Band2 p�m� The Magician : Magic Wonders7 p�m� to 10 p�m� The Veggies Band

1:00 Kelly Gagnon : playing guitar and singing�1:00 to 3:00 Balloon Twisting and Face Painting by Party Palooga

2 p�m�Carol Bailey Band3 p�m� Sr Steppers

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Friday, September 8

Saturday, September 9

Sunday, September 10

7 a�m� Weighing begins9 a�m� - 1 p�m� Weeler’s Wee Farmers9 a�m� Livestock Exhibits9 a�m� Pig Racing9:30 a�m� Steer Pulling 1300 lb� and under, to be driven by person under 16 years of age Steer Pulling 1700 lb and under Steer Pulling 2100 lb� and under Steer Pulling 2500 lb and under Steer Pulling 2900 lb Steer Pulling 3300 lb and under Steer Pulling 3700 lb� Steer Pulling 4100 lb� and under Sweepstakes Steer Pull Powder Puff Oxen9 a�m� to 8 p�m� Farm to Fair Exhibit10 a�m� Show Oxen and Steers10 a�m� Museum opens12 noon Pig Racing1:30 p�m� Pig Racing2 p�m� Carol Bailey Band� Lg� Stage3 p�m� Pig Racing3 p�m� Midway opens3 p�m� Litchfield Senior Steppers, Lg� Stage4 p�m� - 6:00 p�m� Wheeler’s Wee Farmers4 p�m� Penny Scramble4 p�m� Buttermaking Demo� - Museum5 p�m� Free Bicycle Drawing5 p�m� Wrist Band Ride Day until 10 p�m�6 - 9 p�m� Don Roak and Friends Band6 p�m� *Apple Pie Contest5:30 p�m� Pig Scramble entries close6 p�m� Pig Scramble in Pulling Ring6:30 p�m� Steer Pulling - 3300 lb� over & under 6 feet6:30 p�m� Pig Racing (after Scramble) in Cattle Show Ring7 p�m� Red Neck Truck Pull7 p�m� Free Bicycle Drawing9 p�m� Exhibition Hall closes

7 p�m� Weighing begins8 a�m� Livestock Exhibits8 a�m� 4-H Horse Show9 a�m� to 8 p�m� Farm to Fair Exhibit9:30 a�m� Horse Pulling - 3100 lb� and under 2 lb� Distance Horse Pulling - 3200 lb� to 3400 2 lb� Distance Horse Pulling - 3000 lb� 12’ Elimination Horse Pulling - 3100 lb� 12’ Elimination Horse Pulling - 3200 lb� 12’ Elimination Horse Pulling - 3300 lb� 12’ Elimination Horse Pulling Sweepstakes10 a�m� Woodsmans Competition10 a�m� Midway opens10 a�m� Museum opens10 a�m� Youth Dairy and Beef Cattle Show

Wed� Sept� 6, Hall Superintendents will be available to receive entries from 9 a�m� to 8 p�m� Thursday, Sept� 7, Hall open for entries at 8 a�m� and close at 9 a�m�� Scales open from 6 p�m� to 8 p�m� for Pulling Cattle�

7 a�m� Weighing begins8 a�m� Single Horse Log Twitching Contest, Log Scooting Contest, followed by Farmers’ Horse Pull Contest in the pulling ring9 a�m� Livestock Exhibits until 4 p�m�9 a�m� Goat Weigh-in, sign up in Cattle Show Ring9 a�m� Meat Goat Show & Youth Market Lamb9 a�m� Pig Races9 a�m� to 5 p�m� Farm to Fair Exhibit10 a�m� Museum opens10 a�m� Opening Prayer, Draft Horse Show10 a�m� Demolition Derby11 - 3 Wheeler’s Wee Farmers11:30 Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull weigh-in beside the museum12 noon Midway opens12 noon Wrist Band Ride Day until 5 p�m�12 noon Antique Car Parade (time approx�) to be followed immediate by Kiddie Pedal Tractor (time will be announced at the pulling ring) Pull, then Mutton Bustin’ then the Pig Scramble in the Pulling Ring1:00 Kelly Gagnon : playing guitar and singing�1:00 to 3:00 Balloon Twisting and Face Painting by Party Palooga1-3 p�m� Balloon twisting/Face Painting2 p�m� Livestock Fun Show2 p�m� Between Exhibit Hall & 4-H Hall2 p�m� Penny Scramble in front of Old MacDonalds Barn for preschoolers2:30 Pig Scramble3 p�m� Free Bicycle Drawing4 p�m� Butter making Demonstration - Museum6 p�m� Exhibition Hall closes

10:30 a�m� Baby Show� Between Exhibit Hall & 4-H Hall For children under 2 yrs�11 a�m� - 2 p�m� Wheelers Wee Farm11 a�m� Michael Conant, Singing and playing the fiddle�12 p�m� Pig Races Maine Barrel Racers Show following the 4-H Horse Show12 noon The Pedro Big Adventures Band2 p�m� The Magician : Magic Wonders3 p�m� Free Bicycle Drawing3- 6 p�m� Wheelers Wee Farm4 p�m� Buttermaking Demo� - Museum5 p�m� Penny Scramble in front of Old MacDonalds Barn for Preschoolers5 p�m� Free Bicycle Drawing5:30 Pig scramble entries close6 p�m� Pig Scramble - Pulling Ring6:30 p�m� Pig Racing (after Scramble) in Cattle Show Ring7 p�m� to 10 p�m� The Veggies Band7 p�m� Horse Pulling - 3400 lb over & under Elimination7 p�m� Free Bicycle Drawing9 p�m� Exhibition Hall closes

Litchfield Fair Program

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The Litchfield Agricultural So-ciety was organized in 1857 and held its first exhibition the next year� In the early years Litchfield Fair was held in the yard of what was formally known as the Li-tchfield Town House� After a while the fair moved to the old “trotting park” which is now known as the Litchfield Fairgrounds�

In 1904 after a period in which the annual exhibits de-clined, it was reorganized as the Litchfield Farmers’ Club, and that name continues to the present time� The Litch-field Fairgrounds currently consists of fifteen acres and nineteen buildings�

The annual Litchfield Fair is always held Friday, Satur-day, and Sunday after Labor Day� This year the dates will be: September 8, 9, 10� It is estimated that approximately 17,000 now attend the fair each year� It’s an agricultural fair�

There is an excellent Exhibition Hall, consisting of art and crafts, fancy work, flowers, fruits and vegetables, and cooked and canned foods� Also, there is a very large 4-H Exhibition Hall� Litchfield Fair has received statewide rec-ognition for it’s superior Exhibition Hall and 4-H Exhi-bition Hall� In addition to that it features show oxen and steers, dairy cattle and beef cattle, horse pulling, ox pulling, a powder puff pull, a draft horse and pony show, and a Maine Barrel Racers horse show� Also, we’re proud to say that Li-tchfield Fair has one of the best Old Mac-Donald’s Barn and petting zoos in the state�

The Litchfield fair now features the third annual demoli-tion derby and the very popular Wheeler’s Wee Farmers an agricultural education display that was presented an award from MAAF� Other attractions include a two crust-ed apple pie contest, a baby show, a kiddie pedal tractor pull, pig scrambles, Mutton Bustin, an antique car parade, several bicycle give-aways for children, a red neck truck pull, a museum, a restaurant with home cooked food, and much more�

There are two areas for commercial exhibits, one is in-side called Expo II, plus there is an outside area for com-mercial vendors� There is also an excellent midway put on by Miller Amusements�

Litchfield Fair ~1858 ~ 2017

Autos will be on display Sunday fore-noon on the grounds. Parade in pull-ing ring following the pulling events.

12 noon (time approx.)

Antique Auto Parade

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RENT THE

PartiesWeddings

Family ReunionBirthdays

Horse ShowsCar Shows

for your . . .

for more information contactSara Lacharite at 207-798-1048

[email protected]

LITCHFIELDFAIRGROUNDS

Agricultural Events

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All trailers must have

holding tanks

Reservations must be made no later than August 20th

Mail this form to: Carol Smith, P.O. Box 248, Litchfield, Maine 04350 ~ Ph. 582-4940

•Duetolimitedspace,onlyexhibitorsandvendorswillbehoused on the grounds�• Pleasereporttoofficeuponenteringgroundsforspaceassignment.• Paymentdueonarrivalforcamperspaces

Camper Rent: (By Reservation Only) $50 for duration of fair (non-livestock exhibitors) $10 each additional day $20 for duration of fair (livestock exhibitors) See Karen Stinson

Name: __________________________________________________Tel� _________________Address: _____________________________________________________________________Camper Make: ____________________________________________Length: _____________Type: ___________________________________________________Tip Out? Yes/NoExhibitor: ___________________________________________________________________What Dept: ______________________________________________Vendor ______________Remarks: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Reserve Camper Space at Litchfield Fair

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Thank you for your continued support!

Complete Line of Stainless Steel Pump

Systems

James Bisson, President207-375-7204, Fax: 207-375-7205

28 Bowdoinham Road, Sabattus, ME 04280

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Rules and RegulationsGeneral

Health Requirements

In Regard to Cattle

In Regard to Horses

Animals

Fair is open to bordering towns except as noted in individual classes�

All entries close at 11:00 a�m� Friday unless otherwise specified in the premium book�

Premiums will be paid within 30 days of the closing of the fair� Livestock premiums will be paid prior to the closing of the fair�

All premiums awarded will be liable to prorated reductions sufficient to meet any deficiency that may occur in thereceipts�

All contestants and exhibitors shall provide a certificate of liability insurance issued to the Litchfield Farmer’s Club, to their respective Superintendent, prior to the completion of entrance forms or agreements� The amount shall be a minimum of $300,000 for all pulling events, and $100,000 for all others� MALE insurance card is accepted�

Any situation that may arise that is not covered by these rules; the decision will be left to the discretion of the respectiveclubofficer,directororsuperintendent.

No dogs are allowed on the grounds except Law Enforcement or Service Animals�

A fee will be charged for trailer hook-ups�There shall be no alcoholic beverages or drugs on the

Fairgrounds� Persons found to be impaired may be required to leave the grounds or disqualified from any contest�

There will be no firearms on the fairgrounds except law enforcement�

There will be no smoking on the fairgrounds except in designated smoking areas�

Persons found to be disruptive in the operations of the fair will be required to leave the grounds immediately without refund�

Activities for any political or personal cause including picketing, protesting, posters or any disruptive behavior is prohibited on the fairgrounds�

Illegally parked vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense�

The Fairgrounds will be locked at 6:00 p�m� on Monday following the Fair�

First bedding will be furnished by the Association�All entries must be in the name of the owner�Competitors for premiums on stock, or their accredited

representative, must be with their stock while it is being judged� If they are not present when the judge comes to examine, the exhibit shall not be noticed�

Cattle (pulling classes excepted) may be taken away from the grounds after 4:00 p�m� on the last day of the Fair�

Competitors and others shall not engage in conversation with any judge while the judge is making examinations except to answer questions as may be put to them by the judge�

Domestic animals entering the Fairgrounds showing evidence of external parasites, foot rot, shipping fever, or other diseases may be excluded from, ordered removed from the grounds immediately, or otherwise handled as the director of said Division of Animal Industry may direct� No premiums will be awarded on animals ordered removed from the grounds� Warts will be classified as an infectious disease� Exception—4-H Club slaughter steers with warts may show at fairs at which they are sold immediately for slaughter, providing they are stabled in an area satisfactory to the Commissioner or his agent, and that no other cattle shall be housed in this area until it has been cleaned and disinfected�

All domestic animals and poultry originating outside the State of Maine must meet the same requirements to show as are required for entry into the State�

(Equine Infectious Anemia)All horses or other Equidae must comply with regulations

of the Maine Department of Agriculture� (Coggins Test Required)�

Permit is required for all cattle imported into the State of Maine� All breeding bovines imported into the State of Maine must be tested within 30 days prior to the date of entryforbothTuberculosisandBruceliosis(exceptofficialvaccinates under 18 months of age)�

No Bruceliosis or Tuberculin test is required for cattle in the State of Maine if they originate directly from herds within the State, not under quarantine� All cattle will be required to have ear tags—no tattoos�

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Emergency Vetrinarian: Annabessacook Vetrinary Clinic: 207-933-6424�

The Litchfield Farmer’s Club maintains a high quality of standards for the treatment and care of animals, as outlined by the Maine Department of Agriculture�

Peter Caradonna: 215-8241� CATTLE ONLY�

Dairy and Beef Cattle ExhibitsSupt. Karen Stinson

Youth Dairy and Beef Show

Each exhibit is limited to twelve (12) head per breed and must be exhibited in name of owner�

Must be on the grounds by 9:00 a�m� Saturday of the Fair, but may leave after their show� Sign-up by 9:30 a�m� and Show starts at 10:00 a�m� Youth are limted to:

No animal shall receive more than one premium in the same year except as part of a group class or in steer classes and show horse and pony classes�

The use of profanity or abuse of any animal is forbidden under penalty of being ruled out of the class�

Age of livestock is reckoned on the first day of January and July�

Exhibitors of livestock shall be admitted with their vehicle and one helper� Regular admission for all others�

Livestock exhibitors are responsible for wheeling manure to designated areas�

Only one vehicle per exhibitor (with special window sticker to be provided by the Superintendent) will be allowed in the barn area�

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Draft Horses and Colts

There are no entry fees� Numbers shall be placed in a container according to the position the team weighed-in or entered� A disinterested person at ringside shall draw all numbers to determine the positions the team shall draw� Before a team is allowed to pull the owner shall provide a certificate of liability insurance in the amount of $300,000�

Any animal which is thin and dehydrated, shows open sores, or is lame shall be disqualified� The Fair reserves the right to accept or reject any entry, to close or re-open any class, to set ahead or change the program if deemed necessary for the best interest of the Fair�

The ring will be maintained as well as possible by Fair personnel� A substantial barrier shall be maintained at the end of the ring toward which the pull is proceeding as to prevent or substantially impede runaways�

All teamsters who are to compete in contests shall have their teams ready at the published starting time� All classes shall close after the positions are drawn� Classes shall start as nearly as possible to the published time� No horse shall be entered or pulled twice in the same class� Splitting of teams is left up to the Superintendent� Teamsters may not be changed after the first load is pulled�

All pulling horses will be required to have a picture of the head of the horse being pulled and its name attached to the Coggins Test Paper�Checkweighingwillbeallowedpriortotheofficialweigh-

in. Official weigh-in will allow one weigh-in only by thesame team� Team must have leather halters and shoes on� Even weight only� Nothing extra for shoes and halters� They will be weighed in the presence of a delegate appointed by the Fair or person who is conducting the contest� The scale shall be balanced with a man standing on same; this man will hold all animals where possible�

Time limits shall be five (5) minutes, unless otherwise agreed upon by the teamsters� The time limit to hook on in distance pulls shall be three (3) minutes� Time taken out to position the drag for the next pull shall not be counted� Time starts when the drag is moved� In the case of a tie on the longest distance, the second longest distances already pulled will take first place� Any number of helpers will be allowed to help hitch� After hitch, only one helper� The helper shall stay behind the drag unless needed to help the teamster with snarls and turns�

On oxen, the helper must stay behind the drag at all times after hitch-on� The helper shall not have a stick� Evener men must remain quiet after hitching on� There will be one

Due to limited parking we will have a parking attendant available to assist you. You must see the parking attendant to be parked in an approved area. Failure to do so will result in your vehicle being towed.

hundred (100) pounds of tolerance on draft steers and oxen on and after Labor Day weekend�

Measuring shall be in a straight line to the nearest point on the drag� Line to line measuring will be allowed� The front of the drag must touch the line before turning� To get the full line measure, the drag must be turned out more than (1/2) half way, or completely out over the line� Team shall stay hooked to the drag at all times� No unhitching and re-hitching is allowed� An actual separation, breaking, or bending of equipment shall constitute a breakdown� Any team breaking down can take the distance pulled or return to last position and pull over� (Only one (1) breakdown is allowed�) One (1) inch shall constitute a hitch�

On horses, the very light use of reins on hind quarters only, and no over and under will be allowed� No whips, brads, or goads will be allowed� Reins will not be doubled up� No electrical or electronic devices will be allowed� No open bridles will be allowed� On oxen, the use of a goad shall be very light� The goad will have no brad in it; only a plain yoke and chain or pole that may be pulled� All chains shall be covered to the hook� No plastic goads will be allowed� The goad stick must not be over four (4) feet long and must not exceed one half (1/2) inch in diameter on the small end� The goad stick may be taped but not weighted� The stick may be used lightly on the face to control the oxen, but not around the eyes� Bull rings, ropes, halters, etc�, are not allowed in pulling rings� No heading of horses or oxen will be allowed, unless there is a mix-up, snarl, or breakdown� Stepping over the rail counts as a hitch�

Any team deliberately driven over the rail will be disqualified from the contest�

All participants will be properly dressed and use proper language at all times� Any participant under the influence of alcohol will be disqualified from the contest� Tests may be made to determine intoxication� Use of drugs or stimulants on any competing animal is prohibited� The Fair or Superintendent conducting the contest reserves the right to test any animal� The owner and teamster found to have used a drug on any competing animal shall be barred from pulling for two (2) years as required by Section 74, Subsection 4�

All rules and regulations of the State of Maine, and the Rules and Regulations on elimination contests of the Eastern Draft Horse Association shall govern all pulling events�

Entries close at 10:00 a�m� Sunday� Age of horses reckoned from January 1st� Stallions must be registered and registration shown at time of entry� No exhibitor (farm) may collect more than two premiums per class�

Superintendent David Byras 215-7837

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Pulling

· Senior - seven (7) head· Intermediate - five (5) head· Junior - three (3) head

Youth entries may be leased� Please bring lease agreement (dated before the Fair) and proof of insurance to sign up in Show Ring� There are no entry fees� All animals shown must meet all health requirements required by law� Supt. Karen Stinson

Horse Show Ring / LivestockSupt. David Byras - 215-7837

Superintendent Donald Ridley

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Show Oxen and Steers

Bicycle Drawing

Polled animals are ineligible to show� Show oxen and steers are shown by weight� Scales open Thursday 6-8 p�m� and Friday 8-9 a�m� All classes will be shown without halters or ropes and with wooden goad without brad or lash� NO WHIPS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED� Show oxen and steers may leave after the show� Exhibitors are allowed to show in all classes but take only two monies�

There will be drawings for free bicycles for girls and boys ages 7 to 14 years� You must register for the drawing at the Information Window at the front of the Exhibition Hall building

The drawings will be held on Friday at 5 p�m� and 7 p�m� Saturday at 3 p�m�, 5 p�m� and 7 p�m� and Sunday at 3 p�m� There will be one girl’s bike and one boy’s bike given away at each drawing� There will also be a certificate form K-Mart for a free helmet� YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN The Litchfield Farmers’ Club wishes to thank K-Mart and Sabattus Regional CU, Manchester Lion’s Club, JL Custom Fab and Litchfield Fuel for contributing to this program�

The 4-H Exhibition Rules are as contained in the Litchfield Fair Program Book and in the Exhibition Hall Rules as printed by the Cooperative Extension Service in Augusta

Each exhibit must be a standard 4-H exhibit as listed in 4-H Project Books�

Each exhibit must be plainly marked with a club member’s name, age, address of club meeting place and class (Clover Buds, Junior, Senior and Ambassadors)

Exhibitor’s cards are available from the local county 4-H office and must be secured and used for thispurpose� Leader of each club must register with 4-H Hall superintendent or assistant�

4-H exhibits must be on grounds by 9 P�M� Wednesday night or Thursday by 9:30 a�m� 4-H kids can use their member card to get into the fair� Registered leaders will be given a pass to get in� Judging will begin at 10 A�M� on Thursday and judged by the classified method of judging�

Youth Exhibits

Senior Exhibits

4-H Hall Exhibits

Exhibition Hall “Expo II”Lynn Cameron, Superintendent 737-5760 (evening only) Flo Bolduc, Asst. Supt. – 203-0056

All Judging will begin on Thursday morning� All articles must be entered under the owner’s name� Premiums will be awarded when the exhibit is deemed ofsufficientlyhighstandard.Itemsmustbeproperlydisplayed� Premiums will be paid for meritorious exhibits not listed in the schedule, at the discretion of the judges� Positively no premiums will be paid on any article previously exhibited in the Exhibition Hall�

The Fair Association will take reasonable watch and care over all exhibits and have a night watchman, but will not be responsible for articles lost or stolen� Exhibitors must provide suitable trays or dishes on which to exhibit dairy products, cakes, cookies, etc� Plates will be provided for fruit and vegetables�

All exhibits in the Hall must remain on exhibit until 6pm on Sunday and must be removed by 8pm Sunday� Exhibition Hall will be closed to all except exhibitors during the removal of exhibits� Items not claimed by 9pm will be disposed of�

Up to and including 10yrs of age – Green Tag 11 to 15 yrs of age - Orange Tag Shall be displayed in designated area�Childs age must be provided on the tag�

Purple Tags will be used� All entrants Age 65 and over Shall be displayed in designated area� Age must be put on the tag� Premiums will be the same as for other adults�

Supt. Paula LaPierre - 933-6494Asst. Lori Larrabee -

This museum, opened in 2006, offers an opportunity to step back in time� The old time kitchen, complete with working wood stove, hand pump and ice box reminds us of the heart of the home�

Come to see the antique furnishings, hand tools and farm implements, discuss the old days and the old ways with us� Visit our dairy center and recognize the importance of agriculture then and now� We appreciate the donations of items from our friends and neighbors�

Inside Commercial ExhibitsSupt. Connie Foster – 268-4396Friday & Saturday doors are open from 9 a�m� until 10 p�m�Sunday doors are open from 10 a�m� to 6 p�m�All vendors must be in place during this time�Outside Commercial ExhibitsSara Lacharite - [email protected]

All vendors must be in place by 9 a�m� on Friday and they must remain set up until 6 p�m� on Sunday�

Litchfield Fair proudly presents theLitchfield Fair MuseumSupt. Rayna Leibowitz

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The Pig Scramble is for children 5 and 6 years of age. There are two divisions. All participants must have signed permission of parent or guardian. A child can participate in more than one pig scramble in their age division provided their name is drawn and they have not caught a pig in any previous pig scramble at Litchfield Fait this year. Only one pig per participant per year.

A dollar coin will be given to all participants who do not catch a pig. Entry blanks and permission slips must be filled out at the Information Booth at the front of the Exhibition Hall building. Scramble will be held in the Pulling Ring.

Entries close at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

No provisions will be made by the Litchfield Farmer’s Club to buy back pigs caught, so children should be prepared to raise the pig if they catch one.

Pig ScrambleFun for the little ones!

Dept 908 - Supt. Melanie Page, Asst. Supt. Charlie Smith

Scramblefor little tikes

Open to all pre-school aged children�

To be held in front ofOld MacDonalds Barn

Supt. Stephanie RobbinsAsst. Supt. Mallory Robbins

Penny

Featuring one of the best animal petting areas in the State of Maine

Open to the public throughout the entire Fair!Supt. Ann Hinkley

Old macdonald’sBARN & Petting area

Open to all babies under two years of age. Ribbons and Silver Dollare awarded to each baby. No registration required.To be held under tent next to Exhibition Hall.

Supt. Staphanie Robbins.Asst. Supts. Muriel Smith, Shannon Lerch and Mallory Robbins.

BabyShow

Saturday

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Old Tyme BeefAll Natural

100% Black AngusThe Way It Was To Be

Angus Beef By the Half of WholeAlso Vacuum-Packed Beef by the

Pound at Forever Young Farm

Sponsor of our Pig Scramble

1585 Augusta RoadBowdoin, Maine 04287

Forever Young Farm

Wheeler’s Wee Farmers at the Litchfield FairInteractive Agricultural Learning Center for Children

It is Litchfield Fair’s constant objective to continue to support agricul-ture in our State, community, and with our children� We plan to do this through our Wheeler’s Wee Farmers by showing children of all ages the origin of our foods, the hard work that goes into farming, and the great rewards that can be achieved with what we do� We would like to welcome all to participate with the gathering, sowing, and selling of the wares to be found in our Farmer’s fields and barns� And of course, to enjoy the fruits of your labors at the end�

It is with appreciation and gratitude to the Alice Wheeler memorial fund of Lotta Rock Farm for making the Agricultural Learning Center possible�

She was a local dairy farmer and was a big supporter of our local fairs, Litchfield in particular� Alice enjoyed helping kids understand the im-portance and value of farming and promoting an agricultural way of life�

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Jamie Paquet ContractorBowdoin, Maine207-650-5289

Goodall LandscapingTopsham, Maine207-721-3042

Equipment provided by:

CASH FUEL

The Litchfield Fair

207-522-0010Proudly Sponsors

For more information contact: Supt. Dick Brown - 751-9911

Dale’s

Sunday Morning

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Sunday immediately following the Antique Auto ParadeSign up and Weigh in at 11:30 noon next to the museum.Class 1 Girls 30 through 40 poundsClass 2 Boys 30 through 40 poundsClass 3 Girls 41 through 50 poundsClass 4 Boys 41 through 50 poundsPremium Each Class1st Pedal Tractor, Rosette2nd through 8th Rosette

Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull is Sponsored by:Percy’s Hardware - Gowells Shop & SaveG&G Cash Fuel - Litchfield FuelChad Little - Waterman’s Farm Machinery

Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull

Supt. Melanie PageAsst. Supts. Rebecca Page

Miller Amusements

W. Scott Millerand Joanne Miller

Phone/Fax603-746-6302

Cell: 603-731-5086Webster, NY

www�milleramusements�com

Miller Amusements

Wrist Band Ride BraceletsFriday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Sunday 12 noon - 5 p.m.

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Since 1845, Poland Spring® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water

has become a staple of refreshment throughout the Northeast� That’s because we source it from natural

springs in Maine and shareit across the Northeast�

Thank You Poland Springfor your

generous donations!48 Main St, - Richmond, Maine

(207) 737-8545Thank You Richmond Napa

for sponsoring the Demolition Derby!

Your local NAPA stocks auto parts, tools and equip-ment and many other items for heavy duty trucks,

marine, and farming equipment. Stop in today.

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Classes 1st 2nd 3rd 4th½ Ton $80 $60 $40 $20¾ Ton $80 $60 $40 $201 ton $80 $60 $40 $20Diesel $80 $60 $40 $20

Friday!Held on the Red Neck Truck Pull Track

Drivers in the Redneck Truck Pull must be at least 18 years old. Trucks must be street legal and registered with 24” or less hitch. Truck drive shaft must be chained. The Fair will have chain available for a $10 deposit. No added weight.

Let the Bragging Rights Begin! Every participant will be required to pay for admission into the Fair and must enter through the livestock gate. After participating in the Redneck Truck Class you will receive a one-day pass to the Litchfield Fair to be used on Saturday or Sunday.

The REDNECK TRUCK PULL would like to THANK the following sponsors:

Litchfield Fair REDNECK TRUCK PULL complies with rules outlined by the State of

Maine Fire Marshall

Jamie Paquet ContractorBowdoin, Maine - 207-650-5289

Mid Maine LandscapingRichmond, Maine

207-446-7014

Goodall LandscapingTopsham, Maine - 207-721-3042

Affordable Well Drilling, Inc.Sabattus, Maine207-375-7204

Supt. Dick Brown – Tel 207-751-9911 - Asst. Supts. Melanie Page, Chuck Snyder, Sandy Snyder

RedneckTruck Pull

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Join us for an exhibition with film, and agricultural information

Presented from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Presented by the Litchfield Fair and Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry

FARM TO FAIR

Located next to the Litchfield Cafe ~ (see map on back cover)

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2010Built large stage1st Red Neck Truck Pull2011Added lean to on museum1st Large Pumpkin Contest2012Renovations / new building for old scales2013New fencing for Horse Show Ring1st Demolition Derby

The Litchfield Farmer’s Club wishes to thank the following sponsors for their generous donations.

Their generosity has helped to makeLitchfield Fair what it is today.

Waterman’s Farm Machinery - SabattusGowell’s Store - LitchfieldChad Little John Deere - BrunswickLitchfield Fuel Company - LitchfieldGagne & Sons Hardscape Centers - BelgradeAffordable Well Drilling Excavation and Forestry - SabattusAccord Auto Inc. - RichmondMain Street Fuel - RichmondK & G Napa - RichmondKnight’s Farm Supply - RichmondTractor Supply Co - Augusta - www�tractorsupply�com

Blocks are still available for advertising� $40 per block for 4 years� If you are interested in being a sponsor for the fair please contact Dick Brown� 751-9911

The Chore Store - WatervilleForever Young FarmServpro of Augusta, WatervilleOlde Tyme Beef - BowdoinMcGee Construction - West GardinerAmes Supply - WiscassetG&G Cash FuelSabattus Regional CUManchester Lion’s ClubJL Custom Fabs

It has always been our goal at the Litchfield Farmers’ Club to provide an enjoyable experience at the Fair while showcasing agricultural features from our local area� Over the last several years we have made many significant improvements to our grounds and expanded the range of our attractions�

Please enjoy our record of enhancements and know that we not only have many more to come, but also that we always have our fairgoers in mind�

As always, if you are interested in joining us and participating with our Club, please approach any Director and we would be happy to have you�

2014New siding / improvements to Exhibition HallBuilt Blacksmith ShopUpgraded lighting & electrical throughout groundsWee Farmers builtBuilt 6 sets of portable bleachers2015Established new Demolition Derby areaAdded 4 sets of aluminum bleachers

Willy Anderson, Owner 810 Main Street, Richmond

[email protected]

207-798-0253

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$(Optional for non-parents) The undersigned is guardian of ______________________________________________

as a result of order entered by _____________________________________________________________________________(court) on ____________________, 20_____, in the action entitled _____________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In witness whereof, releasor has executed this release at Litchfield this day of____________, month of ______________, and year of ______________first above written.

Release and Indemnity Agreement for a MinorIn consideration of :

My (son/daughter/ward (circle one), being permitted to participate in Litchfield’s 4-H Horse Show conducted by Litchfield Farmers’ Club, Inc. d/b/a Litchfield Fair, I, for my (son/daughter/ward), his/her legal representatives, heirs, and assigns, hereby release, waive and discharge the Litchfield Farmers’ Club, Inc. etc. d/b/a Litchfield Fair, its officers, members, employees, and each of them, hereinafter referred to as releases, from all liability to my (son/daughter/ward), his/her spouse, legal representatives, heirs and assigns, for any and all loss or damage, and any claim or damages resulting therefrom, on account of injury to his/her person or property, even injury resulting in death of my(son/daughter/ward), whether caused by the negligence of releasees or otherwise while the releasor is engaged in the above described event or events.

I agree to indemnify the releases and each of them from any loss, liability, damage or cost they may incur due to the presence of my (son/daughter/ward) in or upon the property of the Litchfield Farmers’ club, Inc. d/b/a Litchfield Fair or property rented, leased, or used thereby, whether caused by the negligence of the releases or otherwise.

I hereby assume full responsibility for the risk of bodily injury, death, or property damage due to the negligence of releasees or otherwise while in or upon the property rented, leased, or used thereby, and while competing, officiating in, working or for any purpose participating in the above described event or events.

I expressly agree that this release, waiver, and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the Laws of the State of Maine, and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

(Rider’s name)

Parent/Guardian Signature

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CARVERCARPENTRY

& Custom Built HomesNew Construction, Renovations

ExcavationBen Carver ~ Richmond, Maine

Thanks for your support!207-798-1329

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Trophies for Sportsmanship, Equitation and Walk-Trot classes

(All competitors must enter Showmanship classes)

This event is held to promote good sportsmanship and privide a learning experience for all 4-H youth. Use of abusive language or abuse to animal could lead to removal from the show.

Required immunizations/records for all 4-H horse shows in Kennebec County 3014: 4-H’ers attending 4-H horse event must provide proof of current annual vaccination for rabies and current negative Coggins test. Both need to come from a veterinarian. Annual EHV-1 and Equine Influenza vaccinations are also required; horse owners may administer their own EHV-1 and influenza inoculations. Sales receipts will be sufficient evidence for proof of vaccination.

Remember to send in: copy of current Animal Approval, signed helmet waiver, Indemnity Agreement, proof of insurance Certificate of Liability Insurance (contact Fair Secretary for coverage values) or proof of MALE membership, 4-H Show Registration form, copy of negative Coggins, proof of EHV-1 and influenza shots as well as current rabies shot.Attention 4-H Horse Show participants:

In an attempt to offer the safest possible 4-H show for both horse and rider, the Litchfield Fair officials are requiring all horse be stalled in the barn alongside the show ring. The safety of horse and rider as well as availability of parking (relating

Litchfield Fair 4-H Horse Show

Kennebec County has adopted the New England 4-H Rule Book to govern the operations of this show.

Dept. 100 - For Info. see Sarah ChadbourneSponsored by Litchfield FairSaturday, September 9. Show starts at 8 a.m. and will end at 1 p.m.4HH Judge: Mary HealdOpen to Kennebec, Sagadahoc and Androscoggin County 4-H membersRider division is determined by ageAs of December 31, 2013, ages 9-11 are Junior, 12-13 are Intermediates, and 14-18 are SeniorsPremium: $12, $10, $8, $6, $4, $2No entry fees

1. Senior Fitting and Showing (14-18 years). Fitting & Showing class must be entered to qualify for other classes. Judged on exhibitor’s ability to show their horse at halter. Will be asked to walk and trot in straight line, turn correctly, and halt suddenly.2. Intermediate Fitting and Showing(12-13 years). Same as Class 1.3. Junior Fitting and Showing(9-11 years). Same as Class 1.4. Judging Class. This is a student judging class. You will judge a class (halter) and compare your results to the official judge’s results. Danish ribbons, premiums for first six places.5. Walk-Trot Equitation. May only participate in Showmanship Class 1 or 2 or 3 and Classes 4,5,6,7,8 and 15.6. Walk-Trot Pleasure (No gait faster than trot). English or Western walk and trot both ways of the ring, and may be asked to back (11 years and under). May only participate in Showmanship Class 3 and Classes 4,8 and 21 (Trail Class).7. Walk-Trot Single Pole.8. Walk-Trot Egg on Spoon.9. Senior English Equitation (14-18 years).10. Intermediate English Equitation (12-13 years).11. Junior English Equitation (9-11 years). Judged on riding ability. Short pattern may be included.12. Senior Western Equitation (14-18 years). Short pattern may be included. Equitation pattern may be posted at secretary’s booth at begining of show.13. Intermediate Western Equitation (12-13 years). Same as Class 12.14. Junior Western Equitation (9-11 years). Judged on rider’s equitation ability.15. Walk-Trot Trail Class16. Open Trail Class17. Egg on a Spoon18. Breakin’Out

Litchfield 4-HHorse Show Classes

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to everyone’s safety) has been critical in our planning for the Litchfield 4-H horse show.

Thank you for your flexibility to ensure a safe, fun-filled 4-H show at Litchfield Fair this season.

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Name of rider _____________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of rider _________________________________________________________ Date ________________

Name of Parent/guardian _______________________________________________________________________

Signature of parent/guardian _________________________________________________ Date ___________

(If 4-H member is under 18, this form must be signed by a parent or guardian)

Address of 4-H member _________________________________________________________________________

Phone __________________________ E-mail ___________________________________________________________

~ Assumption of Risk and Release ~

I have read the Maine 4-H Horse Program Equestrian Helmet Rule printed above. I understand that equestrian activity involves certain risks or physical injury.

I wish, nonetheless, to participate in the Maine 4-H Horse Program. I do so at my own risk and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the University of Maine System, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Service, their

trustees, employees, and agents from any and all losses, penalties, damages, settlements, costs or other expenses or liabilities arising out of this activity.

This release, however, is not intended to release the University of Maine from causes of action arising out of the sole negligence of the University of Maine, its trustees, employees, or agents.

Maine 4-H Horse Program

Thank You!Longfellow’s Greenhouses

for theBeautiful

FlowerDonations

81 Puddledock Rd., Manchester(207) 622-5965

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The 2nd Annual Litchfield Fair Woodsman’s Day will be held on Saturday morning with start time of 10 a.m. All competitors must be signed in my 9:30 a.m.

Applications must be submitted to Superintendant and approved prior to competing. Open to new competitors.

Woodman’s Day

Rules1. Chain Saw events will be three cuts down, up down. Cutting past the lines is a disqualification, cutting on the line is acceptable. Time starts on go. Palms of hand must be on wood until go. After a 5-minute warm up, saws will be shut off. Saw will be dead start. Time stops when last piece is completely cut off. Contestants must wear chaps, hearing protection and safety glasses. Any diviation will be a disqualification.2. Bow Saw Events will be one cut through a 8x8. Saw resting on wood and ready. Time starts on go and ends when the piece of wood is completely cut off.3. Axe Throw will be the best of three throws. Double sticks DO NOT score. Judge will declare and record the score received after each throw. Distance will be 20 feet to target. Any stepping over the throwing line will not score. Any ties will be decided by a single throw, until the tie is broken.4. Horizontal Axe Chop will be through a 8x8. Axe resting on wood and ready. Time will start on go and end when the final piece is separated into two pieces. Contestants must wear foot protection.5. Cross-Cut event will be two cuts throught a 8x8. Saw resting on wood and ready. Time will start on go and end when the piece is completely cut off.6. Log Roll Event will be a distance 20 feet down and 20 feet back. Log must touch both end stops at each end. Log will be 12 feet long with bark on it. Time will start on go and stop when the log hits both stops on the return trip.7. Head judge has final authority on all questions and rulings.8. Wood for horizontal chopping will be determined by drawing a number.

Event Men Women MasterChain Saw, 4.5 and under1st Place 35 352nd Place 25 253rd Place 15 154th Place 5 5Chain Saw, Modified1st Place 35 352nd Place 25 253rd Place 15 154th Place 5 52-Person Cross Cut1st Place 352nd Place 253rd Place 154th Place 5 Jack and Jill Cross Cut1st Place 352nd Place 253rd Place 154th Place 5Horizontal Axe Chop1st Place 35 35 352nd Place 25 25 253rd Place 15 15 154th Place 5 5 5Buck Saw/Bow Saw1st Place 35 35 352nd Place 25 25 253rd Place 15 15 154th Place 5 5 5Axe Throw1st Place 35 35 352nd Place 25 25 253rd Place 15 15 154th Place 5 5 5

2 Person Log Roll (Men)1st Place 352nd Place 253rd Place 154th Place 52-Person Log Roll (Women)1st Place 352nd Place 253rd Place 154th Place 5

Two Person Events, Both Competitors Receive Premium

All Wood will be 8 x 8 White Pine, except modified chainsaw events will be 10 x 10.

Superintendent Bob Haigh - 207-212-7181 or 268-4224Assistant Superintendent - David Byras

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9. Competitors are asked not to wait until the last minute to complete their axe throw.10. Overall winners and runner ups for men, women and masters will be determined by the following events: Masters - Horizontal Chop, Axe Throw, and Buck Saw/Bow Saw. Men and Women - all events.

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5thClasses 1 through 7 – Open to all1. Foal Class $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 (The highest place colt and filly to be included in the judging of the Grand Champion classes)2. Stallion 1 year and under 3 years $40 $35 $30 $25 $203. Stallion, 3 years and over4. Grand Champion Stallion (from winners to Classes 1,2 and 3) Ribbon/Trophy5. Mares, 1 yr. and under 3 years $40 $35 $30 $25 $206. Mares, 3 years and over $40 $35 $30 $25 $207. Pony Mares, all ages (pony mares entered in class 5 or 6 cannot enter this class) $40 $35 $30 $25 $208. Grand Champion Mare (from winners of classes 1, 5, 6 and 7) Ribbon/TrophyClasses 9, 10 and 11 – Geldings Only9. Single Pony, Show at halter $40 $35 $30 $25 $2010. Single Draft Horse, show at halter, under 1,700 lb. $40 $35 $30 $25 $2011. Single Draft Horse, show at halter, over 1,700 lb. $40 $35 $30 $25 $2012. Junior Showmanship (19 years of age and under) Ribbon/Trophy $35 $30 $30 $25 $20 $15

Weigh-in Time is 9 a.m.

Draft Horse and Pony Show

Superintendent David Byras Jr.Asst. Supts. Hope Ricker, Laura Larrabee, – Judge: TBA

Sunday

To all exhibitors: Starting time for show is 10 a.m.Pony Show Rules:All ponies will measure a maximum of 58” from the bottom of the hoof to the withers. No ponies over 58” will be allowed to show in the pony classes.Proof of insurance and Coggins Test RequiredStallions must be registered

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Hitch Classes – Pony and Horse13. Cart, Pony $40 $35 $30 $25 $20 $1514. Cart, Horse

Dept. 200

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$50 $45 $40 $35 $30 $2515. Junior Cart, Pony (must be accompanied by an adult) $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 $1016. Junior Cart, Horse (must be accompanied by an adult) $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 $1017. Tandem, Pony $50 $40 $35 $30 $25 $2018. Tandem, Horse $85 $65 $50 $40 $35 $3019. Two-Pony Hitch $50 $40 $35 $30 $25 $2020. Two-Horse Hitch $105 $90 $65 $45 $35 $2521 Unicorn Hitch, Pony $55 $45 $40 $30 $25 $2022. Unicorn Hitch, Horse $110 $95 $70 $50 $40 $3523. Four-Pony Hitch $60 $45 $40 $35 $30 $2524. Four-Horse Hitch $120 $105 $80 $60 $50 $40

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7thOpen to allClass1. 3,100 and under 2 lb. Distance $175 $150 $140 $130 $115 $100 $902. 3,200 to 3,400 2 lb. Distance $175 $150 $140 $130 $115 $100 $903. 3,000 12 ft. Elimination $175 $150 $140 $130 $115 $100 $904. 3,100 12 ft. Elimination $175 $150 $140 $130 $115 $100 $905. 3,200 – 12 ft. Elimination $175 $150 $140 $130 $115 $100 $906. 3,300 12 ft. Elimination $175 $150 $140 $130 $115 $100 $907. Sweepstakes $200 $170 $140 $130 $115 $100 $908. 3,400 – Over and under, 12 ft Elimination Under $175 $150 $140 $130 $115 $100 $909 Over $200 $170 $140 $130 $115 $100 $9010 . Farmer’s Horse Pull $105 $100 $95 $90 $80 $75 $7011. Single Horse Log Twitching Contest – One Horse Per Driver $65 $60 $55 $50 $45 $40 $35

Pulling Horses Dept 150Donald Ridley, Supt., Asst. Supt. - Roy Wallace, Carly Lavallee Lisa Ridley, Alton Merrill, Greg LarrabeeMelanie Page, Ring Announcer

A horse may only be entered once in any one class. Twitching and Scooting Contests will be held in the pulling ring.

Pulling Horses Take NoticeEffective immediately: All

owners of pulling horses will be required to stable their animals in the designated area. This area does have its own entrance, which is located just past the main fair entrance on the left. It will be marked and the gate open.

This is a result of new insurance regulations and will be enforced. There will be no exceptions.

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Guidelines for Farmer’s Horse Pull

Neither teamster nor horses to have pulled professionally this fair season. Only 1 horse from each team allowed in Log Twitching Contest.Weigh-in 7 a.m.

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Milton’s Pick-Your-Own

67 South Taylor RoadMount Vernon, Maine

Call for directions and availibility

Open All Day ~ Seven Days a Week293-9397 or 441-5317

RASPBERRIES

In order for horses to be entered into farm pull they must have participated in at least one logging contest.13. Log Scooting Contest – horsed will haul loaded scoot through course.$95 $90 $85 $75 $70 $65 $60.

Class 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

1. 1,300 and under to be driven by person under 16 years of age. $65 $60 $55 $50 $45 $40 $352. 1,700 lb. and under $65 $60 $55 $50 $45 $40 $353. 2,100 lb. and under $75 $70 $65 $60 $55 $50 $45Elmer Keith Teamster Trophy4. 2,500 lb. and under – Sponsored by Gagne and Son $75 $70 $65 $60 $55 $50 $455. 2,900 lb. and under $85 $75 $70 $65 $60 $55 $506. 3,300 lb. and under $90 $75 $70 $65 $60 $55 $507. 3,700 lb. and under $90 $75 $70 $65 $60 $55 $508. 4,100 lb. and under $100 $90 $75 $70 $65 $60 $559. Sweepstakes $155 $125 $115 $105 $95 $85 $7510. 3,300 lb. and under, 6 feet $90 $75 $70 $65 $60 $55 $5011. 3,300 lb and over, 6 feet $155 $125 $115 $105 $95 $85 $75

FridayScales open Thursday 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. for Pulling Cattle

Pulling CattleTake notice

Effective immediately, all owners of pulling cattle and horses will be required to stable their animals in the designated areas. This area does not have its own entrance, which is located just past the main fair entrance on the left. It will be marked and the gate open.

This is the result of new insurance regulations and will be enforced. There will be no accepttions.

A certificate of liability insurance must be shown at time or registration.

Pulling SteersDonald Ridley, Supt.Asst. Supt. Roy Wallace, Carly Lavallee, Lisa Ridley, Greg Larrabee, Alton Merrill, Melanie Page, Ring Announcer

Mutton Bustin immediately follows the Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull. For children 7 and 8 years of age, and under 60 lbs., girls’ and boys’ division.

Participation by drawing, entry forms and permission slips are available at the information booth at the front of the exhibition hall building. Helmets and protective gear are provided and required at the time of the contest.

The event will be held in the pulling ring. Entries close at 12:30. Each winning entrant will receive $20 and all participants will receive a t-shirt.

Supt. Dick Brown - 751-9911

Mutton BustinSunday

Dept. 300

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Dept 350.

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

Class2100 lb. to 3700 lb. $80 $70 $65 $60 $55 $50 $45One Team per Driver

Powder Puff Oxen PullDonald Ridley, Supt., Lisa Ridley, Asst. Supt.Melanie Page, Ring Announcer

Open to All

A certificate of liability insurance must be shown at time of registration.

Hey Kids!

Pick apples in our orchard, get grain for the animals, collect eggs, plant the garden,and milk Alice our cow, then sell your farm products for Litchfield Fair money

and purchase items in our store�Hours: Friday - 9 a�m� to 1 p�m�, 4 p�m� - 6 p�m�Saturday - 11 a�m�- 2 p�m� & 3 p�m� to 6 p�m�Sunday - 11 to 3 p�m�

Supt. Rayma Ashby 441-0637,Asst. Supt. Marty Donovan - 520-8144, Rebecca Page, Melanie Page

Interactive Agricultural Learning Center

At the Litchfield Fair!

Come Experience

Wheeler’s Farmers

Come enjoy our agriculturaleducation center and learn

about farming!

Visit ourLobster Boat

and Touch Tank!

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2 Middle Road, PO Box 250Sabattus, Maine

(207) 375-6538 | (800) 503-0434Fax: (207) 375-8933

Thank you for your bicycle sponsorship!

Sabattus Regional Credit Union

Wee Farmers

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Show will start at 10 a.m. FridayBedding not furnished by the AssociationPlease read Rules and Regulations on pages 7 - 8Wooden goad sticks only – No ropes or haltersMust bring : Certificate of Insurance” to Ring Secretary at time of sign up.Scales open to weigh show steers and oxenFriday 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Show Oxen and SteersSupt. David Byras Jr., Assistant Supt. Hope RickerLaura Larrabee.

Judge to be announcedOpen to State

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th $26 $23 $20 $17 $15 $13 $11 $9Class1� Best Matched, 600 lb� and under, Shorhorn, Devon and Beef breeds2� Best Matched, 600 lb� and under, all other breeds3� Best, 600 lb, and under4� Best Working, 600 lb and under5� Best Matched, 601 to 1000 lb� Shorthorn, Devon and Beef breeds6� Best Matched, 601 to 1000 lb�, all other breeds7� Best, 601 to 1000 lb�8� Best Working, 601 to 1000 lb�9� Best Matched, 1001 to 1400 lb�, Shorthorn, Devon and Beef breeds10� Best Matched, 1001 to 1400 lb�, All other breeds11� Best, 1001 to 1400 lb�12� Best Working, 1001 to 1400 lb�13� Best Matched, 1401 to 1900 lb�, Shorthorn, Devon and Beef breeds14� Best Matched, 1401 to 1900 lb�, all other breeds15� Best, 1401 to 1900 lb�16� Best Working, 1401 to 1900 lb�17� Best Matched, 1901 to 2400 lb�, Shorthorn, Devon and Beef breeds18� Best Matched 1901 to 24 lb�, all other breeds19� Best 1901 to 2400 lb�20� Best Working, 1901 to 2400 lb�21� Best Matched, 2401 to 2900 lb�, Shorthorn, Devon and Beef breeds22� Best Matched, 2401 to 2900, all other breeds23� Best, 2401 to 2900 lb24� Best Working, 2401 to 2900 lb�25� Best Matched, 2901 to 3500 lb�, Shorthorn, Devon and Beef breeds26� Best Matched, 2901 to 3500 lb�, all other breeds27� Best, 2901 to 3500 lb�28� Best Working, 2901 to 3500 lb�29� Best Matched, 3501 lb� and over, all other breeds30� Best Matched, 3501 lb� and over, all other breeds31� Best, 3501 lb� and over32� Best Working, 3501 and over

Dept. 400

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Main Street Fuel737-4401

NIGHTS/EMERGENCY

65 Main StreetRichmond

[email protected]

737-2068 or 737-8730

THECHORESTORE

Your One Stop HomeImprovement Contractor

872-4917

Handyman ServicesRoofing - Painting - Siding

Doors - Windows - AdditionsGarages

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Thomas St. Germain

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Of Augusta/Waterville207-622-7166 ~ 207-877-7166

Fire & Water • Cleanup & RestorationMold Remediation • Carpet CleaningCommercial & Residential Services

“Like it never even happened”24 Hour Emergancy Services

IndependentlyOwned

& Operated

Jamie Paquet ContractorExcavation & Spec Homes

Jamie PaquetKat Paquet

1192 Litchfield Road, Bowdoin, Maine 650-5289

Located in the front of the fairgrounds between the Buker Gate and the Auto Gate. We have EMT’s and Medics available throughout the fair.

Supt. Dick Brown - 751-9911Litchfield Fair Police and Medics

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Dept. 300

Open to show steer/oxen onlyMust show in open class to participate in scooting contest. Course and Rules will be posted at Secretary’s booth.Sign up for Scooting Contest when you sign up for open show. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

$33 $31 $29 $27 $25 $23Class

1. 1000 lb. and under2. 1001 lb. to 2400 lb.3. 2401 lb. and over.

Scooting ContestFriday

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Tractor Supply Co. is proud to support local, lifestyle-focused events in the communities we serve, including county fairs, 4-H and FFA events,

livestock and junior livestock shows.

Proud Sponsor of our Pulling Ring Eventsand Trophies for all events

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Space is very limited and open to last year’s exhibitors before August 13.All others after as space allows.Arrive: ThursdayDepart: Sunday after 4 p.m.Exhibitors’ meeting and sign-up at 8 p.m. Thursday in Show Ring. Proof of insurance will be needed to sign up. Saturday night there will be an exhibitors’ pot luck dinner in the show ring.Class1. Herdsman’s Award – Premiums $50, $40, $30 (per animal by breed) To be judged on care, cleanliness of animals/barn area, and cooperation with other exhibitors and fair officials.• Limited to 12 head per exhibitor• Herds consist of no more than 2 animals of the same age in the traditional age groupings (see General Rules for age groupings)• Steers may be included in herd•Herds are ready to exhibit by 9 a.m. FridayClass2. Educational Award – Premiums $50 $40 $30 (per animal by breed)To be judged on barn display of educational information about your cattle exhibit, interaction with the public, and minimum of one half-hour educational demonstration.• Barn display to be set up by 9 a.m. Friday. Exhibitors are encouraged to make displays decorative, creative and interactive.• Demonstrations to instruct and inform the public of the subject(s) relating to your exhibit. Please sign up for time and subject at exhibitor meeting.• One entry per exhibitor.Emergency Vet. Peter Caradonna: 215-8241 CATTLE ONLY

Cattle ExhibitsKaren Stinson, Superintendent, (207) 592-1180Asst. Superintendent Arnold Stinson

Dept. Dairy 450, Beef 500

Please read Rules and RegulationsThere will be an Exhibitors’ meeting/sign up at 8

p.m., Thursday. Proof of insurance needed to sign up.

Small Livestock Exhibition

Dept. 907

Dairy Goats, Meat Goats, Sheep, Pigs, Alpacas, Llamas and Mini HorsesSuperintendent: Karen Stinson 207-592-1180Assistant Supt. Cameron Ridley, Leanna Kiesaw

Arrive by 6 p.m.Depart after 4 p.m., Sunday

Premiums for Small Livestock Herdsman Award $150 $140 $130 $120

Exhibits must consist of 3 or more animals (except Alpacas and Llamas, which must consist of 2 or more animals), education display, and a minimum of one demonstration required. Please set up demonstrations in advance.

To be judged on care and cleanliness of animals and barn area, educational materials, and demonstrations. Exhibitor to give half-hour educational demonstration in show ring, using microphone to instruct and inform public as to agricultural needs of experiences. To be judged on subject matter, presentation, public participation, question and answer, humor, as well as Educational Barn Display/Demonstration.

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Youth Dairy and BeefCattle Show

1. Senior Showmanship – Ages 14-18 Trophy2. Intermediate Showmanship – Ages 12 – 13 Trophy3. Junior Showmanship – Ages 9 – 11 Trophy4. Novice Showmanship – First year showing TrophyPremium Each - $14 - $125. Spring Heifer Calves6. Winter Heifer Calves7. Fall Heifer Calves8. Summer Yearling Heifers9. Spring Yearling Heifers10. Winter Yearling Heifers11. Fall Yearling Heifers12. Junior Champion – Each Breed Rosette Only

Premium Each - -$15 - $1313. Jr. Two Year Old14. Sr. Two Year Old15. Three Year Old16. Four Year Old17. Aged Cow18. Dry Cows19. Senior Champion – Each Breed – Rosette Only20. Grand Champion – Each Breed – Rosette Only21. Reserve Grand Champion – Each Breed – Rosette Only22. Overall- Rosette Only

Karen Stinson, Superintendent (207) 592-1180Asst. Superintendent Arnold Stinson

Judging will be Danish System

Please read Rules and Regulations.8:30 a.m. Sign-up in Show Ring with proof of insurance and lease agreement (dated before the Fair)

Dept. 550

DAIRY CATTLE SHOW10 a.m. Saturday. All Dairy Breeds

DAIRY SHOWMANSHIPShowmanship Premiums $18 - $16

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ClassShowmanship Premiums - $18 - $161. Senior Showmanship Ages 14 – 18 Trophy2. Intermediate Showmanship Ages 12 – 13 Trophy3. Junior Showmanship Ages 9 – 11 Trophy4. Novice Showmanship First Year ShowingPremium Each $14 - $125. Spring Heifer Calf6. Winter Heifer Calf7. Fall Heifer Calf8. Summer Yearling Heifer9. Spring Yearling Heifer10. Fall Yearling Heifer11. Two Year Old12. Cow over 2 years old with nursing calf at her side13. Grand Champion Female – each breed – Rosette only14. Reserve Grand Champion Female – each breed Rosette only15. Overall16. Beef Steer – Must meet 4-H project requirements

Youth Beef ShowSaturday after Dairy Show

Beef Showmanship

All Beef BreedsJudging will be the Danish System

Sportsmanship Award will be awarded at the conclusion of the dairy and beef show.

Dept. 500

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Rules:All judges’ decisions are final. Growers are to

assist with the unloading and weighing of their entries and must be present at the time of their entries’ weigh-in. All entries will remain on the Fairgrounds through the duration of the Fair for display, and will be picked up the Sunday the Fair closes between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Pumpkins will be defined as fruit of the vine plant of the gourd family that is orange-yellow in color, i.e. not squash. Entries must be sound, healthy, and undamaged. The fruit must be free of rot, holes, cracks through the cavity, and serious soft spots.

No foreign material (i.e. fungicides, caulking, skin additives, etc.) will be permitted on entries.

Vines will be trimmed to with 3 inches of the stem of the fruit. All entries must arrive on a pallet the Thursday prior to the start of the Fair between 3 a.m. and 7 p.m. Entries must be a minimum of 50 lbs.

Limit two (2) entries in the adult category per household and one (1) entry per student in the student category per household, limit three (3) student entries per family.

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C O N T E S TGiant pumpkins are a crowd

favorite at Litchfield Fair.This is our sixth annual contest!

PUMPKIN

Rebecca Page, Superintendent, 841-0022Judges to be announced.

Classes Premiums 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5thStudent $75 $50 $30 $25 $20Adults $175 $125 $100 $75 $50

Dept. 680

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1� Does 0-35 lb�2� Does 36 – 80 lb�3� Does 81 – 100 lbs�4� Does 101 lb� and up5� Brood Does, must have kidded (may be shown with unweaned kids at side)6� Champion Doe7� Bucks 0-50 lb�8� Bucks 51-100 lb�9� Bucks 101 lb� and up, under 2 years10� Mature Bucks, over 2 years11� Champion Buck12� Wethers 0-35lb�13� Wethers 36-80 lb�14� Wethers 81 lb� and up, under 1 year15� Champion Wether16� Overall Champion of the Show (winners from classes 5, 10 and 14)17� Produce of Dam: 2 or more females, any age, the offspring of one dam, to be judged on the mother’s ability to transmit meat�18� Get of Sire: 3 aminals, any age, both sexes and wethers may be represented, to be judged on the sire’s ability to produce meat� Youth Showmanship classes: 4 classes, Novice, Jr�, Int�, and Sr� Divisions will be determined the morning of the show�19� Premiums for Classes 1-5, 7-10, 12-14: $8, $6, $420� Premiums for Group and Showmanship Classes: $12, $10, $8�

Meat Goat Show & Youth Market LambSundayKaren Stinson, 592-1180

Weigh-in at 9 a.m. Start at 10 a.m.1. Youth Market Lamb Showmanship2. Youth Market Lamb ClassYouth ShowmanshipMeat Goat ShowJudging Danish System

No premiums shall be offered or paid on non-regis-tered bucks� Exhibitors must come prepared to satisfy the judges that animals competing are of undoubted pedigree� Registration papers will not be required in doe and wether classes� All wethers must have milk teeth intact�

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Premiums are: First - $3.25 – Second $2.50 – Third - $2.25Group Award for four top clubs of $20Cloverbuds Premium - $2Best in Show Trophy - $5

Open to all 4-H Counties in the area plus the fair area.

4-Hall Exhibits

Dept. 575Paula Lapierre, Supt. (207) 933-6494Lori Larrabee, Asst. Supt.

The 4-H Hall will be open Wednesday, September 6th for set up of Exhibits from 9 am. to 9 p.m.On September 7th from 8 to 9:30 a.m. and judging starts at 10 a.m.

Open to Kennebec County in addition to Fair area.

BreakfastLunch

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Breakfast Served 7 a�m to 9 a�m� Friday and Saturday8:30 a�m� to 10 a�m� on Sundays

Lunch Served 11:30 a�m� to 1:30 p�m� on Friday and SaturdaySunday Lunch 11:30 a�m� on� Supper is served from 5 to 6:30 p�m�

Breakfast Eggs to order - Homefries - Toast - Pancakes - Meat - Biscuits - Bevs�Friday Supper Chicken Pot Pie with all the trimmingsSaturday Supper Hot Baked Beans with all the fixin’sSunday Lunch Buffet Style, to be announced All meals offer assorted desserts

Litchfield Fair Cafe

Supt� Evie VorpagelAsst� Supts� Jim and Laura Laflin

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The Fun Show will take place Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Cattle Show Ring with an Obstacle Course and Costume Class.

These events are open to all sheep, goat, beef, diary, mini horses and and racing pig exhibitors that have shown or exhibited during the fair. Prizes donated from local businesses will be awarded. Come and join the Fun!

Livestock Fun Show


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Judging Guidelines:All pies must contain ONLY the fruit of

the contest (i.e., APPLE). Pies made from a combination of fruits will be disqualified from judging (such pies will be disqualified at the State level). The recipes must be cooked as submitted. Judges will eliminate from consideration any pie which obviously is not done as the written recipe states (example: a pie which contains raisins, but no raisins are listed in the written recipe.) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

$30 $25 $20 $15 $10The first, second and third place winners can go

to the State of Maine Two Crusted Apple Contest at The Maine Harvest Festival, Cross Center in Bangor. (Google: Maine Harvest Festival Apple Pie Contest) Judging will be done in three basic categories. They are:Appearance:

Judges will be looking for overall eye appeal, uniformity of shape, color, and appearance of the crust.Taste:

The crust and filling are to be judged separately. In evaluating the crust, the judges will consider flavor, texture, and color. In evaluating the filling, the judges will consider flavor and consistency.

Two-Crusted Apple PieState of Maine

C O N T E S T Open to the State

Preparation:This is to be determined from the written or

typed recipe that shall accompany each entry. The judges will consider ease of preparing the recipe and how clearly the recipe ingredients and instructions are written.Scoring Guidelines:

The categories will be rated as fillows:Overall appearance 30 pointsCrust (flavor, texture, color) 30 points

Filling (flavor, consistency) - 30 pointsEase of preparation/clarity of recipe 10 pointsAll pies must be registered by 5:30 p.m. Friday.

Judging starts at 6 p.m. Friday.All pies become property of Litchfield Fair and

will either be sold to defray costs of the contest, or put on display.

Judges will total the points for each entry. The contest coordinator will compile the judges’ scores on a summary sheet. The positions will be determined by the total number of points given by all the judges. In the event two or more contestants have identical point totals, the judges shall determine the order of finish by mutual agreement. All decisions shall be final.

All pie entries become property of Litchfield Fair and will be auctioned off at the Red Neck Truck Pull at the horse show ring after they are judged.

Dept. 905

MARKET BASKETC O N T E S T

Show off your display skills in our Market Basket Display Contest.Arrange five or more varieties of vegetables in an attractive display container�

Children Upt to and including age 10 �� $6 �� $4��$3Juniors: Age 11 to 15 �� $6 �� $4��$3Adults: Age 16 to 64 �� $6 �� $4��$3Seniors: 65 and over �� $6 �� $4��$3

Dept. 625

Supt. Lynn Cameron

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All paperwork must be done before the fair, Wednesday, Sept. 6 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., and Thursday, September 7 between 8 am. And 9 a.m. unless otherwise specified. Judging will start at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 7 and building will be closed.Commercial, Family and Junior Farm DisplaysDept. 600Best collection of farm and garden produce raised by the Exhibitor. Reserve space in advance. Exhibit to be in place by 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Adult Junior1st prize Blue Ribbon $51 $362nd Prize Red Ribbon $46 $313rd Prize White Ribbon $41 $26Grange ExhibitDept. 625Best exhibit of Litchfield and surround towns. Exhibit to be in place by 9 p.m. Wednesday. Senior Junior1st Place Blue Ribbon $61 $412nd Place Red Ribbon $51 $363rd Place White Ribbon $41 $31

Hall Exhibits

Dept. 575

Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy, Plants & FlowersCooked and Canned FoodsArts and Crafts, Fancy WorkClub Exhibits

Lynn Cameron, Supt. – 737-5760Flo Bolduc, Asst. Supt. – 203-0056

Racino StatementAll premiums have been increased across the board as a result of monies received from the Racino. If these funds stop in the future, premiums will revert back to original amounts.

Special Club Exhibits Dept. 650

Best exhibit of Litchfield and surrounding towns. Exhibit must be in place by 9 p.m. Wednesday.1st Prize Blue Ribbon $512nd Prize Red Ribbon $463rd Prize White Ribbon $41


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Our Sixth Annual Contest will include:Tallest Sunflower: This shall be determined by the measurement from the base of the sunflower head to the base of the stalk, the base of the stalk being right after the root system.Largest Sunflower: This shall be determined by the measurement from the mid of the sunflower head from edge to edge, excluding petals.

All judges’ decisions are final. Sunflowers may be of any variety, but must be potted, not cut. All entries must be delivered to the Fairgrounds the Thursday prior to the start of the Fair no later than 6 p.m.

All entries will remain on the Fairgrounds for the duration of the Fair for display. All entries must be picked up the Sunday the Fair closes between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Limit one (1) entry in the adult category per household and one (1) entry per student in the student category, limit three (3) student entries per family. A single flower can only be entered in one category.ClassesPremiums 1st 2nd 3rd

Students $20 $15 $10Adults $35 $25 $15

SUNFLOWERC O N T E S T

Grow theTallest orthe Largest!

Dept. 682

Rebecca Page, Superintendent, 841-0022Judges to be announced

Sunflowers to be taken to Old

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Class1. Apples, 3 each variety $2.50 $2.00 $1.502. Beans, 3 each variety 2.50 2.00 1.503. Beets, 3 each 2.50 2.00 1.504. Blueberries, 6 plus 2.50 2.00 1.505. Broccoli, 1 head 2.50 2.00 1.506. Cabbage, 1 head 2.50 2.00 1.507. Carrots, 3 ea. 2.50 2.00 1.508. Cauliflower 2.50 2.00 1.509. Celery, Bunch 2.50 2.00 1.5010. Citron, 3 citrus fruits 2.50 2.00 1.5011. Corn, 3 ears each variety (husk must be left on) 2.50 2.00 1.5012. Cranberries, no more than 3 2.50 2.00 1.5013. Cucumbers, 3 each. Green/Ripe 2.50 2.00 1.5014. Eggplant, one 2.50 2.00 1.5015. Garlic, 3 each 2.50 2.00 1.5016. Gourds, 3 each 2.50 2.00 1.5017. Grapes, bunch each variety 2.50 2.00 1.5018. Green Vegetables (Leaf) Bunch of each variety 2.50 2.00 1.5019. Herb, single bunch of each variety and type 2.50 2.00 1.5020. Herbs, 3 variety 5.50 4.50 3.5021. Muskmellon, one 2.50 2.00 1.50

Fruits & VegetablesMaie Cook, Asst. Super. and Sherri Josserand

Selecting and preparing Vegetables for ExhibitShowmanship – Exhibiting is the art of displaying quality vegetables attractively.

Judging Standards Excellent Good Worthy No Award

Exhibit the Right Number – Check Fair Premium Book for proper number.Wash or Brush – Harvest only clean vegetables or wash with soft brush or soft cloth.Type – Specimens must represent type of variety.Size – Specimens should be uniform in size. Oversize means courseness, while undersize means often lack of typical color.

Excellent:Clean, free from any damage, uniform in size, true to variety.Good:Free from damage (no more than 5% loss of total weight), relativily uniform in size, fairly true to variety.Worthy:Fairly clean, free from serious damage (no more than 10% loss of total weight), fairly uniform in size.No Award:Dirty, seriously damaged, over mature, extremely different in size, shape or color.

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Painted and/or Decorated Pumpkins. Indentify age of exhibitor on tag. $2.50 $2.00 $.1.50Veggie Creatures (Painted/Decorated)$2.50 $2.50 $1.50

Collections of Fruit, Vegetables or Herbs

22. Onions, 3 each 2.50 2.00 1.5023. Parsnips, 3 each $2.50 $2.00 $1.5024. Peaches, 3 each variety 2.50 2.00 1.5025. Pears, 3 each, standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.5026. Peas, 3 each 2.50 2.00 1.5027. Peppers, 3 each Green/Red 2.50 2.00 1.5028. Plums, 3 each, standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.5029. Potatoes, 3 each variety 2.50 2.00 1.5030. Pumpkin, Field or Pie, one 2.50 2.00 1.5031. Radishes, 3 each 2.50 2.00 1.5032. Rhubarb, one stalk 2.50 2.00 1.5033. Rutabagas, 3 each 2.50 2.00 1.5034. Squash, one 2.50 2.00 1.5035. Sunflower, large edible 2.50 2.00 1.5036. Tomatoes, 3 each variety, green/red 2.50 2.00 1.5037. Turnips, 3 each 2.50 2.00 1.5038. Watermelon, one 2.50 2.00 1.5039. Zucchini (size limit 12”) 2.50 2.00 1.5040. Miscellaneous 2.50 2.00 1.50

Minimum of 3 each of 3 varieties of the same type of fruit or vegetable.Premiums $6 $5 $4

Special Contest for Young Children under age 16

Racino StatementAll premiums have been increased across the board as a result of monies received from the Racino. If these funds stop in the future, premiums will revert back to original amounts.

Dairy and Poultry ProductsMarie Cook, Asst. Supt. & Sherri Josserand Dept. 700

Class1. Butter, One pound sample $3.00 $2.50 $2.502. Eggs, Duck, 1 dozen 2.00 1.50 1.253. Eggs, White, Brown, Pastels, 1 doz. 2.00 1.50 1.254. Honey 3.00 2.50 2.255. Maple Syrup, (no larger than 1 quart) 3.00 2.50 1.256. Milk, 1 quart (May be replaced daily) 2.00 1.50 1.25

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Class1. Biscuits, single kind, plate of 5 $3.50 $2.50 $2.252. Biscuits collection of 5 kinds, 1 each 4.00 350 2.253. Bars/Squares, single kind, plate of 5 3.50 2.50 2.254. Bars/Squares, collection of 5 kinds, 1 ea. 4.50 3.50 2.505. Bread, Loaf, white, brown, sweet 4.50 3.50 2.506. Cake, Fancy 6.50 5.50 4.257. Cake, Layer 4.50 3.50 2.508. Cake, Loaf 3.50 2.50 2.259. Candy, single kind, plate of 5 3.50 2.50 2.2510. Candy, single kind, plate of 5 4.50 3.50 3.0011. Cookies, single kinds, plate of 5 3.50 2.50 2.2512. Cookies, collection of 5 kinds, 1 each 4.50 3.50 3.2513. Cupcakes, single kind, plate of 5 3.50 2.50 2.2514. Cupcake, collection of 5 kinds, 1 each 4.50 3.50 3.0015. Doughnuts, single kind, plate of 5 3.50 2.50 2.2516. Doughnuts, collection of 5 kinds, 1 each 4.50 3.50 3.2517. Muffins, single kind, plate of 5 3.50 2.50 2.2518. Muffins, collection of 5 kinds, 1 each 4.50 3.50 3.0019. Pie, single crust 3.50 2.50 2.2520. Pie, two crust 4.50 3.50 2.5021. Yeast Rolls, single kind, plate of 5 3.50 2.50 2.2522. Whoopie Pies, single kind, plate of 5 3.50 2.50 2.2523. Whoopie Pies, collection of 5 kinds, 1 ea. 4.50 3.50 3.25

Home Cooked Foods

One premium per exhibitor per class. All foods will be cut and judged on Thursday. No cake or cookie mixes, canned frostings, or food requiring refrigeration, including cream cheese frosting.

Home Canned FoodsMarie Cook, Asst. Superintendent & Sherri Josserand Dept. 735

Not less than one-pint jars, except jams, jellies, marmalades, etc, which may not be less than half pint jars. To be canned by Exhibitor. Each jar to be labeled and dated. One jar per entry, except collections.Class1. Vegetables, pint or quart $2.50 $2.00 $1.502. Fruits, pint or quart 2.50 2.00 1.503. Jam/Jelly, ½ pint or pint 2.50 2.00 1.504. Marmalades, ½ pint or pint 2.50 2.00 1.505. Meat or fish, pint or quart 2.50 2.00 1.506. Pickles and Relishes, pint or quart 2.50 2.00 1.507. Collection of 3 varities, any of above 1 jar of each (see sizes above) 5.50 4.50 3.508. Flavored Vinegars – Must be in glass jars. Judging criteria – clarity, herbs used, container, decorations. Pint or larger 2.50 2.00 1.509. Flavored Oils (No recipe) Must be in glass jars, Judging criteria: clarity, herbs used, container decorations. Pint or larger 2.50 2.00 1.5010. Miscellaneous 2.50 2.00 1.5011. Salsa 2.50 2.00 1.50

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar2 tsp. baking powder1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg1/4 tsp. salt2/3 cup milk1/4 cup butter melted1 large egg, beaten1 tsp. Vanilla extract2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup all purpose flour1/4 cup butter, melted

Topping:

Special ContestThe following recipe must be used with no modifications.

Blueberry Kuchen

In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add milk, butter, egg and vanilla.

Beat for 2 minutes, or until blended. Pour into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with blueberries. In a bowl, combine sugar and flour, add butter, toss with a fork until crumbly; sprinkle over blueberries.

Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: 12 servings.1st 2nd 3rd$6 $5 $4

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Flowers and House PlantsMarie Cook, Asst. Superintendent Dept. 750

Single bouquets entered for a premium must not be part of a collection. Flowers must be raised by the exhibitor.

FlowersAll flowers must be identified by common or botanical name.

Class1� AnnualsA� mixed bouquet $3�00 $2�00 $1�50B� single bouquet, each kind 3�00 2�00 1�50C� single blossom, each kind 2�00 1�50 1�252� Perennials A� mixed bouquet 3�00 2�00 1�50 B� single bouquet, each kind 3�00 2�00 1�50 C� single blossom, each kind 2�00 1�50 1�253� Wildflowers (no Goldenrod or Purple Loosestrife) A� mixed bouquet 3�00 2�00 1�50 B� single bouquet, each kind 3�00 2�00 1�50 C� single blossom, each kind 2�00 1�50 1�254� Miniature A� mixed bouquet 3�00 2�00 1�50 B� single bouquet, each kind 3�00 2�00 1�50 C� single blossom, each kind 2�00 1�50 1�255� Best mixed bouquet, dried flowers (dried, Home grown, single variety) 3�00 2�00 1�506� Collection of cut flowers, annuals, perennials, mixed, minimum of 6 bouquets 6�50 5�50 4�507� “Maine Theme” arrangement of native greens and/or fresh or dried materials 4�50 3�50 2�508� Flowering House Plant 3�00 2�00 1�509� Foliage, House Plants, each kind 3�00 2�00 1�5010� Cactus 3�00 3�00 1�5011� Collelction, 6 or more varieties of house plants 6�50 2�00 1�5012� Ornamental Grain or Vegetable 3�00 2�00 1�5013� Terrarium 3�00 2�00 1�5014� Best display window box 4�50 3�50 2�5015� Miscellaneous 3�00 2�00 1�5016� Flower Arrangement – Special Theme “Honoring Veterans”, Arrangement using related container or deco-rations� Any flower or combinations, fresh or dried flowers (No Silk, no Goldenrod or Purple Loosestrife) 5�50 4�50 3�50 17� Hanging Pomanders 3�00 2�00 1�50 Can use herbs, dried flowers or seeds, or any combination of these� No Silk Flowers Judging Criteria – visual, fragrance (If applicable), complexity of design�18� Container Vegetable Gardening� Any container, any vegetable 3�00 2�00 2�5019� Potted Christmas Tree 10�50 8�50 5�50

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Class3� Basketry4� Beadwork5� Candle6� Caning7� Ceramics and Plaster8� Decorated Kitchen Broom9� Decorated Wreaths10� Decoupage11� Driftwood Centerpieces12� Dry Flora Arrangement13� Fishing lures & Flies14� Flowers, Handmade (5 or more)15� Woodworking16� Jewelry Handmade17� Lampshades18� Leather Craft19� Marcrame20� Metal Craft

Arts and CraftsSuperintendent - Lynn Cameron 737-5760, Florence Bolduc, Asst. Superintendent Note; One entry per category per exhibitor

Dept� 800

Dept� 800

Size1� Small $2�002� Medium 2�503� Large 3�504� X-Large 3�505� 2X-Large 4�00SkillA� Simple $1�00 $�90 $�80B� Moderate 1�50 2�30 1�10C� Complex 2�00 1�75 1�50D� Intricate 2�50 2�00 1�50E� Super 3�50 3�00 2�50Example: Small woven basket, perfectly made in a complicated pattern may receive $2 for size, plus $2�50 for a first place in intricate, for a total of $4�50

Special ContestDecorated Birdhouses or Bird FeedersClass1� Birdhouse or feeder you made and decorated� $11�00 $9�00 $6�002� Purchased birdhouse or feeder, you decorated 9�00 7�00 5�00

21� Miscellaneous22� Models23� Mosaics and Tiles24� Paining on Clothing25� Papier Mache26� Paper Cutting27� Pastels28� Pottery29� Quilling30� Refinished Furniture31� Sand art32� Sculpture33� Shell34� Silk Flower Arrangement35� Silk Screening36� Soap37� Stained Glass38� Stamping (not cards)39� Stenciling

SCARECROWLITCHFIELD FAIR

C O N T E S TJoin the fun this year with our annual scarecrow contest� Be crea-tive� Make yours old fashioned, high fashioned or sci-fi� They will be judged on creativity, workmanship and originality, and then used for decora-tions after judging� Your scare-crow must be free-standing, minimum of 4 feet, maximum 6 feet in height� One per exhibitor. 1st 2nd 3rdChildren: Up to and including age 11 $16 $11 $6Juniors: Age 12 to 15 $16 $11 $6Adults $21 $16 $11Seniors $21 $16 $11

Dept. 800

Racino StatementAll premiums have been increased across the board as a result of monies

received from the Racino� If these funds stop in the future, premiums will revert back to original amounts�

Premium will be determined by combining the size of the exhibited item(s) and the skill shown in its creation� Children’s exhibits for ages 10 and under and ages 11 to 16 will b e judged separately

40� String Art41� Styrofoam42� Tole/Acrylic Painting43� Woodburning(A� Natural B� Painted/Colored)44� Wood Carving45� Greeting Cards (Set of 3) May be computer generated OR rubber stamps OR embellis ments on homemade paper� All cards must be original designs�46� Legos, Knects, Tinker ToysType construction�47� Special Exhibit for Youth Classes – Play Dough creatures or things of “What I Like Best At The Fair�”48� Scrapbooking

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Class1� Afghans - Knit, Crochet, Cro-hooked, other A� Large $8�50 $6�50 $4�50 B� Medium 6�50 5�50 3�50 C� Small 5�50 4�50 2�50 D� Baby 5�50 4�50 2�502� Baby Articles - Knit, Crochet, Cro-hooked, other A� 5 piece sets 5�50 4�50 3�50 B� 4 Piece Sets 4�50 3�50 2�50 C� 3 piece sets 3�50 2�50 1�50 D� 2 piece sets 2�50 1�50 1�253� Individual Bbay Article - Knit, Crochet, Cro-hooked, Sewn A� Sacques, Sweaters, Bunting, Dresses, Rompers, etc� 3�50 2�50 1�50

HOBBIES AND COLLECTIONSDept� 800Class49� Collected Items (limited to 5 or more) $4�50 $3�50 $2�5050� Collected Items of 3 3�50 2�50 1�5051� Hand Crafted Items (5 or more) - Premium based on size and skill52� Collected Items of 3 - Premium based on size and skillPHOTOGRAPHYAll pictures and paintings must be suitably matted, framed, or mounted and ready for hanging� One item per category, per exhibitor�Class53� Single Photo, up to 5” x 5” (black & white or color) 61� Snapshots, 4 or more54� Single Photo, 5” x 7” 62� Photo Developing, black and white55� Single Photo, 8” x 10” 63� Photo Developing, black and white56� Single Photo, 11” x 14” 64� Digital Photo57� Single Photo, 14” x 16” 65� Digital Photo58� Miscellaneous59� Photo Collection of 3 $3�50 $2�50 $1�5060� Photo Collection of 5 or more 4�50 3�50 2�50ARTSmall, medium, large, extra large - may have 1 entry in each categoryClass66� Oil, Tempera 74� Colored Pens67� Water Colors 75� Crayon68� Acrylics 76� Paint By Number69� Pencil 77� Pastels70� Colored Pencil 78� Charcoal71� Pen & Ink 79� Airbrushing72� Collage 80� Mixed or Multi Media73� Miscellaneous81� Collection of 3 $3�50 $2�50 $1�5082� Collection of 5 or more 4�50 3�50 2�50

One Item Per Category Per ExhibitorOn Entry Please Indicate Size of Item�

Fancy Work Dept� 825

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B� Bonnets, Botties, Mittens, Slippers 1�50 1�25 1�00 C� Sewed Baby Blanket 2�50 2�00 1�50 D� Bibs 1�50 1�25 1�00 E� Cloth, Dresses, Shirts, Pants 3�50 2�50 1�504� Bedspreads - Knit, Crochet, Embroidered Appliqued, Crewel 8�50 6�50 4�505� Dolls - Stuffed Toys - Animals A� Large, Single 4�50 3�50 2�50 B� Medium, Single 3�50 2�50 2�00 C� Small, Single 2�50 2�00 1�75 D� Collection (of 5) 5�50 4�50 3�506� Dress - Knit, Crochet A� Adult 5�50 4�50 3�50 B� Child 4�50 3�50 2�507� Hats - Knit, Crochet, Felted A� Single 2�00 1�50 1�25 B� Collection of 5 3�50 2�50 1�5808� Mittens - Knit, Crochet A� Pair 3�50 2�50 2�00 B� Collection of 5 3�50 2�50 1�509� Gloves - Knit, Crochet A� Pair 4�50 3�50 2�00 B� Collection of 5 6�50 5�50 4�5010� Pillows A� Assorted, Stuffed, Fancy 3�50 3�00 2�50 B� Assorted, Stuffed, Plain 2�50 2�00 1�75 C� Covers only, assorted 2�25 1�75� 1�25 D� Collection of 3 5�50 4�50 3�5011� Quilts A� Handmade, tacked 1� Small 6�50 5�50 4�50 2� Medium 8�50 6�50 5�50 3� Large 10�50 8�50 6�50 B� Handmade, quilted 1� Small 8�50 6�50 5�50 2� Medium 10�50 8�50 6�50 3� Large 12�50 10�50 8�50 C� Machine made, tacked 1� Small 5�50 4�50 2�50 2� Medium 6�50 5�50 4�50 3� Large 8�50 6�50 5�50 D� Machine made, quilted 1� Small 6�50 5�50 4�50 2� Medium 8�50 6�50 5�50 3� Large 10�50 8�50 6�50 E� Combination, machine made and hand quilted 1� Small 6�50 5�50 4�50 2� Medium 8�50 6�50 5�50 3� Large 10�50 8�50 6�50 F� Applique 1� Small 6�50 5�50 4�50 2� Medium 8�50 6�50 5�50 3� Large 10�50 8�50 6�50 G Handmade baby quilt 6�50 5�50 4�50 H� Mini handmade baby quilt 4�50 3�50 2�50

12� Rugs - Knit, Crochet, Hooked, Braided A� Large 8�50 650 4�50 B� Medium 6�50 4�50 3�50 C� Small 5�50 3�50 2�5013� Scarves -Knit, Crochet 2�00 1�75 1�5014� Scarf, Hat & Mitten Sets A� 3 piece set 5�50 4�50 3�50 B 2 piece set 4�50 3�50 2�5015� Shawls, Ponchos, Capes, Vests - Knit, Crochet 3�50 3�00 2�5016� Slipper - Knit, Crochet A� Large 3�50 2�50 2�00 B� Medium 3�00 2�50 2�00 C� Small 2�50 2�00 1�2517� Socks - Knit, Crochet A� Large 3�50 2�50 2�00 B� Medium 3�00 2�50 2�00 C� Small 2�50 2�00 1�7518� Sweaters - Knit, Crochet A� Adult 6�50 5�50 4�50 B� Child 5�50 4�50 3�5019� Wall Hangings - Embroidered, Crewel, Needlepoint, Quilted, Cross Stitch, Crochet A� Large 8�50 6�50 4�50 B� Medium 6�50 5�50 3�50 C� Small 4�50 3�50 2�50 D� Miniature 3�00 2�00 1�5020� Tablecloths - Knit, Crochet, Applique, Embroidered, Etc� A� Fancy 8�50 6�50 4�50 B� Plain 5�50 4�50 3�5021� Sewing Blankets A� Large 4�50 3�50 2�50 B� Medium 3�50 2�50 2�00 C� Small 2�50 2�00 1�50 D� Collection, Blanket with Pillow 5�50 3�50 2�50 E� Quillow 5�00 4�00 3�0022� Sewing - Girls Clothing A� Dresses 5�50 4�50 3�50 B� Slacks 4�50 3�50 2�50 C� Blouses 3�50 3�00 2�50 D� Skirts 3�50 3�00 2�50 E� Shorts 3�50 3�00 2�50 F� Vests, Plain 3�50 3�00 2�50 G� Vests, Fancy 4�50 3�50 3�00 H� Pant Suits 5�50 4�50 4�00 I� Skirt Suits 5�50 4�50 4�00 J� Coats 6�50 5�50 4�50 K� Hand Quilted Vests 6�50 5�50 4�50 L� Decorated clothing (cross stitch, applique, etc�) 3�50 3�00 2�5023� Sewing - Boys Clothing A� Shirts 3�50 3�00 2�50 B� Shorts 3�50 3�00 2�50 C� Vests, Plain 3�50 3�00 2�50

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D� Vests, Fancy 4�50 3�50 2�50 E� Trousers 4�50 3�50 2�50 F� Jackets 5�00 4�50 3�50 G� Suits 5�50 4�50 4�00 H� Coats 5�50 4�50 4�00 I� Decorated clothing (cross stitch, applique, etc�) 3�50 3�00 2�5024� Sewing - Ladies Clothing A� Blouses 3�50 3�00 2�50 B� Skirts 3�50 3�00 2�50 C� Dress - Plain 4�50 3�50 2�50 D� Dress - Fancy 6�50 5�50 4�50 E� Slacks 4�50 3�50 3�00 F� Jackets 5�50 5�00 4�50 G� Vest, Fancy 5�50 5�00 4�50 H� Pant Suits 6�50 5�50 5�00 I� Skirt Suits 6�50 5�50 5�00 J� Coats 6�50 5�50 4�50 K� Hand Quilted Vests 6�50 5�50 4�50 L� Costumes 6�50 5�50 4�50 M� Decorated clothing (cross stitch, applique, etc�) 3�50 3�00 2�5025� Sewing - Mens Clothing A� Shirts 3�50 3�00 2�50 B� Short 3�50 3�00 2�50 C� Vests, Plain 3�50 3�00 2�50 D� Vests, Fancy 4�50 3�50 3�00 E� Trousers 4�50 3�50 3�00 F� Jackets 5�00 4�50 4�00 G� Suits 6�50 5�50 4�50 H� Coats 6�50 5�50 4�50 I� Decorated clothing (cross stitch, applique, etc�) 3�50 3�00 2�5026� Plastic Canvas

A� Large 5�50 4�50 3�50 B� Medium 4�50 3�50 2�50 C� Small 2�50 2�00 1�5027� Miscellaneous Group I Doilies (single) - Pincushions - Crochet Flowers Sa chets - Potholders - Doll Outfit - Dish Cloths - Knit or Crochet Necklaces and bracelets 2�00 1�75 1�50 Group II Pillow Cases - Chair Sets - Fabric Boxes - Handbags - Table Scarves - Picture Frames - Doilies, large Quilted - Notebook Covers - Aprons 3�00 2�75 2�50 Group III Large Items: Knit Skirt, Etc� 4�00 3�00 2�0028� Miscellaneous Collections of 5 4�50 3�50 2�5029� Christmas A� Tree Ornaments - Fancy 3�00 2�50 2�00 B� Tree Ornaments - Plain 2�00 1�50 1�25 C� Tree Ornament Collect� (5 or more) 6�50 5�50 4�50 D� Stockings - Fabric, Fancy Embroidered/Stitched 4�50 3�50 2�50 E� Stockings - Fabric, Plain 3�50 2�50 2�00 F� Stockings - Knit/Crochet, Fancy 4�50 3�50 2�50 G� Stocking - Knit/Crochet, Plain 3�50 2�50 2�00 H� Tree Skirts - Knit/Crochet Embroidered/Stitched 5�50 4�50 3�50 I� Wreaths - Fancy 5�50 4�50 3�50 J� Wreaths - Plain 4�50 3�50 2�50 K� Collections, Christmas, Large 6�50 5�50 4�50 L� Miscellaneous - Large 4�50 3�50 2�50 Medium 3�50 2�50 1�50 Small 2�50 2�00 1�50

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All classes are pointed for MeBRA year end awards.Novice: Any rider who is inexperienced in barrels and/or polesGreen: Any rider’s horse that is inexperienced in barrels and/or poles

Proof of Liability Insurance will be required for non-members.Must be present to Superintendent before riding.Maine livestock Exhibitor Cards will not be accepted.

Maine Barrel Racing AssociationLitchfield Fair ~ Litchfield, Maine

$500 Added Money, Entries Close at 2:30 p.m. Show starts after the 4-H Horse ShowArrive after 12 noon - SATURDAY

ADDED ENTRY MONEY FEE1� 3D Quarter Race (1 - 2nd split) $50 $72� 3D Barrels 19 & over (1 - 2nd split) $50 $73� 3D Barrels 18 and & (1 - 2nd split) $50 $74� 4D MAINE Barrels (½/1/2 - 2nd split) $130 $105� Green/Novice Barrels(MeBRA members only) $10 $76� Green/Novice Poles(MeBRA members only) $10 $77� 3D Poles 19 & over (1 second split) $50 $7

Entry booth will close at 1:30 - if you want to add a class, you must do it at least 2 classes before

GRAND ENTRY

8� 3D Poles 18 & under (2 second split) $50 $79� 4D Open Poles (1 second split) $100 $10

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Pee Wee: 10 and Under as of January 1st. Pee Wee riders will run in the Youth Classes. Riders must be able to complete the course on their own. Pee Wees are pointed separately from Youth Riders.Youth: 17 and Under as of January 1st

Senior: 18 and Over as of January 1st.Novice: Any MBRA member who is inexperienced in barrels and/or poles. Must complete a 2007 Green Application to run. Can only qualify for a maximum of 2 years.Green: Any MeBRA member’s horse that is inexperienced in barrels and/or poles Must complete a 2007 Green Application to run. Can only qualify for a maximum of 2 years.

Proper western attire is required for all events. Western shirts must be work and kept buttoned. Shirt tails must be tucked in or the shirt must touch the top of pants (no polo type or t-shirts will be allowed). Western boots,

Proper Western attire is required for all events.Riders must show proof of current Coggins and

rabies shots for each horse entered. If your horse goes off course, please do not start over or circle the obstacle. For time factor reasons, we ask that you only complete the course.

Entry forms can be found at www.mainearrelracing.com. Pre-entry forms are to be sent directly to Sandy O’Bar at 358 Exetor Road, Corinth, Maine 04427 or e-mail [email protected]

$5 Fine for a Rider’s hat hitting the ground before crossing the finish line, or if it falls back off the head before crossing the starting line – this fine must be paid before entering the next class. (Pee Wee’s are excluded from this ruling, but will be penalized by adding 5 seconds to their time)

A Two Minute Time Limit will be given to enter the ring with a 30 second warning. Riders failing to enter the ring (with obvious uncooperation by their horse) will be given a second chance at the end of the class. If your horse goes off course, please do not start over or circle the obstacle. For time factor reasons we ask that you only complete the course.

Ties will not be run off – any money from the two places that are tied will be split evenly between the two contestants, and any points (for members) will be split evenly also.

3-D Barrels are NBHA Pointed, District ME01.Information / Directions – Call Nicole Gervais at

441-9999.No Dogs on the grounds please – not even tied, on

a leash or in your vehicle.

MeBRA Show Rules Dept. 900

Managed by Nicole Gervais & Bill Brownell

good looking jeans or pants, and a western hat (hard hats are permitted). Rules will be enforced, excluding 2 dress-down days tat will be posted the day of the show.

A penalty of $5 will be assessed for a Rider’s hat hitting the ground before crossing the finish line, or if it falls back off the head before crossing the starting line – this fine must be paid before entering the next class. (Pee Wee’s are excluded from this ruling, but will be penalized by adding 5 seconds to their time)

Any contestant damaging the timer or property will be responsible for the repair or replacement.

A horse may only be entered once in each class.Excessive whipping, spurring, or hitting the horse in

front of the girth will not be permitted, either in the show ring or outside of the ring!

$7 will be collected for the office/crew fund per horse and rider combination per day. Pee Wees pay only $2. Non-members will pay an additional $3 per horse and rider combination per day.

No running your horse in or outside of the ring during the lunch break.

Year End Awards: To compete for year-end awards, horse and rider combinations must participate in 50% of a specific class during the season. Open to MEBRA who have gotten a sponsor or have donated $20.

A one-minute time limit will be given to enter the ring with a 30 second warning. Riders failing to enter the ring (with obvious uncooperation by their horse), will be given a second chance at the end of the class. A rider who is not ready to in within a minute time limit will be disqualified.

Purses for 2-D Maine Barrels will be split with 2/3 of the purse going into the 1-D, and 1/3 into the 2-D, then paid 40%, 30%, 20%, 10% according to the NBHA rules (almost of entries) in the 2-D. A knocked barrel will count as a no time. The divisions will be determined by a 1 second spread. Class order will be a random draw.

The divisions of 3-D poles will be determined by a 2 second spread. A knocked pole will count as a no time. (3-D poles will be run according to NBHA rules – see NBHA riles on separate page). Class order will be random draw.

A knocked barrel in the 3-D barrels will be a no time (3-D barrels will be run according to NBHA riles – See NBHA riles on separate page) The divisions will be determined by a 1 second spread. Class order will be random draw.

All classes will be conducted under the rules kept at the announcer’s booth (MEBRA bylaws) It is your responsibility to know these rules.

Ties will be handled as follows: instead of a run off, the two places that would have been decided by a run off will combine and split the prize money evenly. Any points earned will also be combined and split evenly.

The decision of the ringmaster will be final!If the ringmaster should happen to miss something

and someone else sees it, please see the show manager listed at the top of the class list for that show. Do not holler out to the ringmaster. All questions and concerns must be presented to the show manager.

Last and final rule: Have Fun!

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Blistered Fingers Prod., 263 Trafton Rd.Waterville, Maine 04901

Blistered FingersJoin Us at Litchfield Fairgrounds for our 49th

Family Bluegrass Music FestivalAugust 23, 24, 25, & 26 & 27 - 2017

Gate opensat 8 a.m.Sunday!!!

Y’allcome havesome fun!

For more info: - www.blisteredfingers.comPhone: (207) 873-6539

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