Coordinator: Vivienne McGarry – 860-267-7906

Entry times are Thursday, 3 pm – 8 pm

Location: The Carriage Shed – Educational Exhibits

Booth exhibits should be of an educational nature on an agricultural or country living theme illustrating a procedure or work practice. Information should be conveyed through signs, photographs and props. Space may be limited so please call 860-267-7906 to enter early and ensure a display spot.

Booth exhibits are part of a tradition of sharing information on how to improve our quality of life. This may relate to conservation, energy, gardening, recycling or other themes.

Factors to be considered by the judges will be:

1.Educational Value 40%

2.Appearance and Attractiveness 30%

3.Interest and Originality 25%

4.Further Information 5%

Sunday — 6:00 pm

Tractors must be 1955 or older, stock appearing, on rubber tires with no performance enhancing modification. They must be equipped with a fully functioning governor and wheelie bars. The hitch must have a height no greater than 20 inches from the ground and have a 2.5 inch opening.

All tractor weights are with the driver in the seat and all tractors must weigh in at time of registration. Weight classes are as follows:

2500 lbs and under

3500 lbs and under

4500 lbs and under

5500 lbs and under

6500 lbs and under

7500 lbs and under

OPEN CLASS 8500 lbs and under

Class entries are limited to one per tractor and one per driver and a class must have at least two entries. Driver order will be assigned prior to the start of the class. Immediately following its final pull in a class, each tractor will be reweighed and its hitch height remeasured. If either the tractor is over weight or its hitch height violates the 20” rule, it will be disqualified.

For the sake of a safe, smooth event, please adhere to the following:

All ground personnel including the hookup man are not to approach tractor until driver has tractor in neutral and has raised his hands.

Jerking the chain, digging holes or running outside the track boundaries are not allowed.

All participants should be willing to take a turn in the pit crew.

The track official will make all final judgment calls.

Coordinators: Jason Woody – 860-227-3515 and Jimmy Heil – 860-853-8357

Entry times are Thursday, 3 pm – 8 pm

Judging categories will be in three groups, under 10, under 16, and adult. Quality of entries is far more important than quantity. Exhibitor’s name should not be on the artwork. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor.

Special prizes of $5.00 each will be awarded by the Fair Association, one to each of the three categories, youth under 10, youth 10-16, and 17-adult, for work judged as best in show.

Entries not picked up promptly between 5 & 6 pm on Monday are at risk of being lost.

Prizes:

1st — $3.00

2nd — $2.00

3rd — $1.00

Coordinators: Elizabeth Namen – 860-267-2597 and Jennifer Rhodes – 860-424-7930

ARTS & CRAFTS

Everything in this department must be handmade, original, and well displayed, and must be done by the exhibitor. Any sculpture should have a base, or something under it to show it off nicely. Mobiles require a string to hang them from, and paintings which are framed should have a wire or string by which to hang them.

Ceramics

Baskets

Collages

Chair Caning

Leather Tooling

Diorama of What You Like to Learn About*

Paper Folding or Mobiles, etc.

Items made of Recycled Material

Drawing/Painting

Sculpture

Pottery

Stained Glass

Shellcraft

Metalwork

Textiles: Macrame, Soft Sculpture, etc.

Woodworking

*Not to be confused with Booth Exhibits.

HOBBIES – COLLECTIONS

Butterfly Collection

Coin Collection

Collection or Scrapbook relating to environmental issues

Rock Collection

Shell Collection

Doll Collection

Stamp Collection

Insect Collection

Collections, any other

Photography Scrapbook

Monday — 2:00 pm at the Bandstand

Anyone connected with the Fair Association is ineligible to win prizes.

No entry will be permitted without a registration number.

Registration will take place in front of the Flower and Vegetable Building on Monday, between 12:30 and 1:45 pm.

There will be a $5.00 Prize for both a boy and a girl in each of the following categories:

— Prettiest baby, 6 months or under.

— Prettiest baby, 7 to 12 months.

— Prettiest baby, 13 to 18 months.

— Most charming baby, 6 months or under.

— Most charming baby, 7 to 12 months.

— Most charming baby, 13 to 18 months.

— Chubbiest baby, 6 months or under.

— Chubbiest baby, 7 to 12 months.

— Chubbiest baby, 13 to 18 months.

The Haddam Neck Fair Heartthrob Trophy will be awarded to the baby boy best dressed for a country fair.

The Haddam Neck Fair Sweetheart Trophy will be awarded to the baby girl best dressed for a country fair.

Coordinator: Jackie MacKnight 203-206-6124

Saturday at 1:00 pm

Sign up at the Information Booth by 12:30 pm

Beard must be at least 1″ long and will be judged on length, fullness, neatness as well as quality of sideburns and mustache.

Coordinator: Dan Casey

860-558-4254

Entry time: Thursday 3 pm – 8 pm

Entries must be the work of the exhibitor. Limit is one entry per person per category.

All entries must have been canned between October 2021 and September 2022.

Individual entries will be opened and judged for consistency, quality and taste.

Collections will not be opened. Exhibits will be judged on their own merits and not in competition with other entries. Multiple awards can be given in a class. No prizes will be given if the judges feel there is no merit. Any worthy entry other than those listed may be awarded premiums at the discretion of the judges.

Best of Show rosette may be awarded for especially worthy entry.

INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES
1st – $5.00
2nd – $4.00
3rd – $3.00

Jar of Fruit or Berries
Jar of Salsa
Jar of Tomatoes
Jar of Miscellaneous Vegetables
Jar of Pasta Sauce
Jar of Jam
Jar of Jelly
Jar of Marmalade
Jar of Fruit Syrup or Topping
Jar of Maple Syrup
Jar of Honey
Bottle of Hot Sauce
Bottle of Homebrewed Pale Ale
Bottle of Homebrewed Dark Beer
Bottle of Homebrewed Sour Beer
Bottle of Homebrewed Barley Wine
Bottle of Hard Cider
Bottle of Homemade Spirits
Bottle of Miscellaneous Homemade
Beverage
Jar of Dill Pickles
Jar of Bread and Butter Pickles
Jar of Relish
Dozen Eggs

COLLECTIONS
1st – $5.00
2nd – $4.00
3rd – $3.00

3 Jars of Fruit (all different)
3 Jars of Relish (all different)
3 Jars of Vegetables (all different)
3 Jars of Jelly (all different)
3 Jars of Jam (all different
Flight (4 or more bottles of different bottles of homebrew)

Collection of canned goods (6 different) 1st – $7.00, 2nd – $5.00, 3rd – $4.00

Collection of canned goods (12 different) 1st – $9.00, 2nd – $7.00, 3rd – $5.00

Collection of jams and jellies (12 different)1st – $9.00, 2nd – $7.00, 3rd – $5.00

JUNIORS (15 ander under)
1st – $5.00
2nd – $4.00
3rd – $3.00

Jar of Miscellaneous Vegetables
Jar of Pickles or Relish
Jar of Jelly
Jar of Jam
Dozen Eggs
Collection of canned goods (3 different)

Mail entry registration to:
Colleen Augur
29 Audette Drive • Wallingford, CT 06492
203-269-6205

• All exhibitors must comply with Fair Rules & Regulations, and all cattle must comply with State Health Regulations.

• Grade Cattle may be shown but must conform to breed standards.

• Grade and purebred are to be shown in the same lot.

• Entries will be accepted by mail only, on a first–come–first–served basis, postmarked on or after August 1st, 2019 . An entry fee of $2 per animal must be enclosed.

• No phone entries will be accepted.

• Each farm/family is limited to 8 head total and two per class, as space permits.

• Location of exhibits is at the discretion of the Superintendent and Superintendent’s decision is final.

• Animals must be in place by 9 am Saturday for judging at 9:00 am on Sunday

• Animals under 4 months are not eligible for individual classes — group classes only.

Premiums:
1st: $35
2nd: $30
3rd: $25
4th: $20
5th thru 8th: $5.00

DAIRY CATTLE

Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey and Milking Shorthorn

Junior Heifer Calf — Born on or after 3/1/22

Intermediate Heifer Calf — Born 12/1/20 thru 2/28/22

Senior Heifer Calf — Born 9/1/21 thru 11/20/21

Summer Yearling — Born 6/1/21 thru 8/31/21

Junior Yearling — Born 3/1/21 thru 5/31/21

Intermediate Yearling — Born 12/1/20 thru 2/28/21

Senior Yearling — Born 9/1/20 thru 11/30/20

Junior Champion Rosette

2 year old

3 year old

4 year old

Mature Cow — 5 years and over

Dry Cow — Any age

Senior Champion (Rosette)

Grand Champion (Rosette)

Produce of Dam

Daughter, Dam pair

Best 3 Females — bred and owned by exhibitor

Get of Sire — 3 animals, same sire, no bulls

Farm — 5 Dairy Animals, only one animal per herd — any breed

Club Herd — 5 Dairy Animals — 3 Members of Club

Supreme Champion (All Breeds) Rosette & Trophy

Trophy for Supreme Dairy Champion donated by Kirsten Kruger & Family, Meriden, CT

BEEF CATTLE

Angus, Crossbreed, Hereford, Simmental, Other registered breeds shown together

Junior Heifer Calf — 4 to 6 months

Intermediate Heifer Calf — 7 to 9 months

Senior Heifer — 10 to 12 months

Junior Yearling — 13 to 15 months

Intermediate Yearling — 16 to 18 Months

Senior Yearling 19 to 24 months — Not in Milk

Junior Champion Rosette

Junior Reserve Champion Rosette

Cow 2 years

Cow 3 years

Cow 4 years

Cow 5 years and over

Senior Champion Rosette

Grand Champion Rosette

Reserve Champion Rosette

Produce of Dam

Cow, Calf — bulls up to 6 months of age eligible

Best 3 Females bred and owned by exhibitor

Get of Sire — 3 animals, same sire

Farm Herd — 5 Beef Animals, only one animal per herd — any breed

Club Herd — 5 Beef Animals — 3 Members of Club

Supreme Champion — All Breeds Rosette & Trophy

Steer (Light)

Steer (Medium)

Steer (Heavy)

Grand Champion Steer Ribbon & Trophy

Reserve Champion Steer Rosette

Trophies for Supreme Beef Champion and Grand Champion Steer donated by Kirsten Kruger & Family, Meriden, CT

FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP – DAIRY AND BEEF

Appropriate showmanship attire please.

Age of contestant is determined as of January 1st.

Prizes:
1st – $40
2nd – $35
3rd – $30
4th – $25
5th – $20
6th – $15

Novice (1st year showman — any age)

Junior (11 years and under)

Intermediate (12 to 14 years old)

Senior (15 to 19 years old)

Over the Hill – Ribbon

Champion Dairy and Beef – Rosette

Trophy for Supreme Dairy Champion donated by Kirsten Kruger & Family, Meriden, CT

Deborah Olsen
860-267-8936

The Haddam Neck Fair Association
P.O. Box 220, Middle Haddam, CT 06456

Entry times are Thursday, 3 pm – 8 pm

Registration forms will be provided.

Items entered must be completed between September 2021 and August 2022 and must be the work of the exhibitor. Each exhibitor may enter only one item per category.

Prizes:
1st $5.00
2nd $3.00
3rd $1.00

Best in Show — Quilts $10.00 and a ribbon

Class 1 Picture — Framed

a. Crewel
b. Counted Cross Stitch
c. Cross Stitch
d. Embroidered
e. Needlepoint
f. Any other worthy item

Class 2 Weaving — any item
a. Rugs
b. Scarfs
c. Tablecloths and Runners
d. Any other worthy item

Class 3 Tatting — any item

Class 4 Crocheting — Yarn
a. Afghan
b. Baby Set (3 items)
c. Baby Blanket
d. Hats
e. Mittens or Gloves
f. Pillow
g. Scarf
h. Slippers
i. Sweater – Adult
j. Sweater – Baby
k. Sweater – Child
l. Any other worthy item

Class 5 Crocheting — Cotton String
a. Bedspread
b. Center Piece or Wall Hanging
c. Doilies (under 14″)
d. Handkerchiefs – Set of 3

Class 6 Knitting
a. Afghan
b. Baby Set (3 Items)
c. Hats – Adult
d. Hats – Child
e. Jacket
f. Mittens or Gloves
g. Pillow
h. Scarf
i. Shawl
j. Skirt
k. Slippers
l. Sweater – Adult
m. Sweater – Baby
n. Sweater – Child
o. Vest
p. Any other worthy item

Class 7 Rugs
a. Braided
b. Crocheted or Knitted
c. Hooked
d. Tufted
e. Woven Cotton
f. Woven Wool
g. Any other worthy item

Class 8 Sewing — Clothing
a. Apron
b. Blouse or Shirt
c. Dress
d. Hat
e. Jacket or Coat
f. Jumper
g. Nightgown
h. Pants or Shorts
i. Skirt
j. Any other worthy item

Class 9 Pillows

Class 10 Miscellaneous
a. Collection of Animals (3)
b. Doll
c. Doll clothes
d. Potholders (3)
e. Any other worthy collection

Class 11 Tied Fleece Blankets

Class 12 Special Wall Hanging
Pieced or appliqued and handquilted, not larger than 25″x 25″ using flowered material with red and turquoise predominant colors.

Class 13 Haddam Neck Fair Quilt Contest
I. Individual
a. Appliqué
1. hand quilted
2. machine quilted
3. tied
b. Pieced
1. hand quilted
2. machine quilted
3. tied
c. Whole Cloth – hand quilted
d. Embroidered – hand quilted

II. Group
a. Appliqué
1. hand quilted
2. machine quilted
3. tied
b. Pieced
1. hand quilted
2. machine quilted
3. tied

CT STATE QUILT CONTEST
Once a quilt has won the State Quilt ribbon at a participating fair, it is eligible to be entered into the State Quilt Contest. Each fair must preregister their local winner. The local fair also will provide contest information to the winner. Visit www.ctagfairs.org > news and resources > contests > quilt-contest for complete rules and information.

NEW! ADULT AND JUNIOR QUILT CONTESTS

Adult Quilt Contest Categories:
1. Hand Appliqué
2. Pieced Machine Quilted
3.Pieced Hand Quilted

Adult Quilt Contest Rules:
1. This contest is open to all residents of Connecticut.
2. All work must be completed by an individual quilt maker.
3. Work can be pieced by hand or by machine but appliqué must be done by hand.
4. Quilts must be either hand or machine quilted, no hand tied quilts.
5. Quilts may not be made from pre-cut quilt kits.
6. A quilt can only compete in the Association of Connecticut Fairs Quilt Contest once.
7. Appliqué quilts must consist of at least 50% appliqué.
8. Quilt perimeter must measure a minimum of 216 inches.
9. No wall hanging quilts.

Prizes: The following prizes will be awarded in each category:

Adult Quilt Contest:
1st place: $50.00
2nd place: $35.00
3rd place: $15.00
People’s Choice Award: $50

Junior Quilt Contest Categories:
Wall Hanging

Junior Quilt Contest Rules: This contest is open to all residents of Connecticut. All work must be completed by an individual quilt maker. Work can be pieced by hand or by machine but applique must be done by hand. Quilts must be either hand or machine quilted, no hand tied quilts. Quilts may not be made from pre-cut quilt kits. A quilt can only compete in the Association of Connecticut Fairs Quilt Contest once. Participant must be between 7 and 17 years of age at the time of judging. Wall hanging Quilt perimeter must measure a minimum of 64 inches. Wall hanging Quilt must include a sleeve for hanging. Wall hanging can be applique, or pieced. It can be hand or machine quilted, but not tied.

Prizes:
Junior Quilt Contest:
1st place: $25.00
2nd place: $15.00
3rd place: $10.00