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Activities
Tractor
Driving Contest
Director
– David Mooring
North
Lenoir
High School
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
1.
The Lenoir County
FFA/4-H Tractor Driving Contest provides all youth an
opportunity to compete and display their tractor driving and
safety skills.
2.
The purpose of the
contest is to promote tractor safety on and off the farm.
3.
Judges will score
competitors on their ability to operate a tractor safely while
attaching and backing a trailer and while moving through a
pre-determined course.
4.
Trophies will be
awarded to the top three tractor operators.
Flower Arranging Contest
Director – Peg
Godwin
Thursday - September
18, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
Fairgrounds – Educational
Exhibit
Building
Who
Can Enter?
Category I – Students Enrolled in Home Economics or
Horticulture
Category II – Adults (not open to professionals)
Judging Categories
Arrangements-
Oval
Vertical
Horizontal
Equilateral Triangle
Wedding Bouquets
Corsages and Boutonnieres
Wreaths
Miscellaneous
Prizes in each category
1st Place - Blue Ribbon - $10.00
2nd Place - Red Ribbon - $7.50
3rd Place - White Ribbon - $5.00
1.
Each contestant
must furnish their own materials.
2.
Thirty (30) minutes
will be allowed for completion of contest.
3.
Contestants cannot
receive assistance from anyone during the contest.
4.
Arrangements will
be on display until Sunday, September 21, 2008.
They must be picked up that Sunday between 2:00 p.m. – 4:00
p.m.
Educational
Booths
Director – Lina Gibbs
Nonprofit educational groups are invited to set up educational
booths which are 8' deep and 8' wide.
The booths are located in the educational exhibit
building and will be assigned on a first come, first serve
basis. Call 527-2191
to reserve a space.
Prizes
1st Place
– Blue Ribbon - $50.00
2nd Place
– Red Ribbon - $40.00
3rd Place
– White Ribbon - $30.00
Diaper Derby
Director – Linda
Foster
Friday, September 19, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Prizes
1st
Place
- $100.00
2nd Place
- $50.00
3rd Place
- $25.00
1.
Competitors must be
between 6 and 12 months and not yet walking.
2.
Competition is open
to residents of Lenoir and adjoining counties.
3.
Entry forms are
available and may be obtained by calling Linda Foster at
252-523-3514.
4.
Completed forms
must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September
18, 2008.
5.
Only two adults may
accompany the baby at the “Racetrack”.
6.
At no time can the
parent or guardian enter the boundaries of the “Racetrack”.
7.
Babies will crawl
the length of the “Racetrack” which will be 10’ x 10’.
8.
Should there not be
a winner at the end of three minutes, the baby closest to the
finish line will be declared the winner.
9.
Each baby is
required to wear a diaper and waterproof covering.
10.
For further
information, contact Linda Foster at 252-523-3514.
Cake Baking
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Educational Exhibit Hall
Directors –
Tammy Kelly and Trudy Pickett
Categories
Pound Cake
Layer Cake
Other
Prizes in each category
1st Place - Blue Ribbon - $10.00
2nd Place - Red Ribbon - $7.00
3rd Place - White Ribbon - $4.00
- Open
to all interested participants in 2 Divisions.
- Awards
will be given in each category
- Enter
˝ cake only.
- Place
cakes or pieces on very heavy cardboard which has been
covered with foil or wax paper. Cardboard should extend one
inch beyond the cake on all sides.
- An
accurate recipe must be submitted with each entry. If the
recipe is not included, the entry will be disqualified.
Recipes become property of the Fair and may be published.
- All
cakes must be labeled prior to presentation to Director with
the following information: category, name of cake, name of
preparer, social security number, tape label and cake recipe
to top of cake. Recipes may be published unless otherwise
requested. Please try to put all information on one card or
attached together.
- Entries
should be presented to Director between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00
p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 in the
Exhibit Hall.
- Judging
will begin at 4:00 p.m.
- Winners
will be announced following judging.
CAKE TASTING WILL OCCUR FOLLOWING
JUDGING!
Cookie Baking
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Educational Exhibit Hall
Directors – Tammy
Kelly and Trudy Pickett
Categories
No Bake
Baked
Prizes in each category
1st Place - Blue Ribbon - $10.00
2nd Place - Red Ribbon - $7.00
3rd Place - White Ribbon - $4.00
- Open
to all interested adult and youth participants:
Adults
Youth
Cloverbud
5 - 8 yr. old
Junior
9 - 13 yr. old
Senior
14 - 19 yr. old
- Awards
will be given in each category:
First
Place
$10.00
Second
Place
$7.00
Third
Place
$4.00
- Please
place cookies on heavy paper plate. Do not use cardboard.
Put the plate into a clear plastic bag. Plastic wrap
is not accepted.
- An
accurate recipe must be submitted with each entry. If the
Recipe is not included, the entry will be disqualified.
Recipes become property of the Fair and may be published.
- All
cookies must be labeled prior to presentation to Director
with the following information: category, name of cookies,
name of preparer, social security number, tape label and
cookie recipe to top of plastic bag. Recipes may be
published unless otherwise requested. Please try to put all
information on one card or attached together.
- Entries
should be presented to Director between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00
p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 in the
Exhibit Hall.
- Judging
will begin at 4:00 p.m.
- Winners
will be announced following judging.
COOKIES WILL BE TASTED FOLLOWING
JUDGING!
Pie Baking
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Educational Exhibit Hall
Directors –
Tammy Kelly and Trudy Pickett
Categories
Sweet Potato, Pumpkin
or Fruit Pies
Cream or Custard Pies
Nut Pies
Low Fat, Low Calorie Pies
Misc.
Prizes in each category
1st Place - Blue Ribbon - $10.00
2nd Place - Red Ribbon - $7.00
3rd Place - White Ribbon - $4.00
- Open
to all interested participants in 2 Divisions:
Adults
Youth
Cloverbud
5 - 8 yr. old
Junior
9 - 13 yr. old
Senior
14 - 19 yr. old
- Awards
will be given in each category:
First
Place
$10.00
Second
Place
$7.00
Third
Place
$4.00
- May
use a pastry or crumb crust. (crust does not have to be
homemade).
- Pies
must be baked in a non-returnable container. Pies in
non-disposable plates will not be judged. Cover pie with
clear plastic wrap or place in large plastic bag.
- An
accurate recipe must be submitted with each entry. If the
recipe is not included, the entry will be disqualified.
Recipes become property of the Fair and may be published.
- All
pies must be labeled prior to presentation to Director with
the following information: category, name of pie, name of
preparer, social security number, tape label and pie recipe
to top of pie. Recipes may be published unless otherwise
requested. Please try to put all information on one card or
attached together.
- Entries
should be presented to Director between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00
p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 in the
Exhibit Hall.
- Judging
will begin at 4:00 p.m.
- Winners
will be announced following judging.
PIE TASTING
WILL BE HELD FOLLOWING JUDGING.
Favorite International
Recipe
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Educational Exhibit Hall
Directors –
Tammy Kelly and Trudy Pickett
Categories
Appetizer
Entree
Desert
Prizes in each category
1st Place - Blue Ribbon - $10.00
2nd Place - Red Ribbon - $7.00
3rd Place - White Ribbon - $4.00
- Open
to all interested participants Adult Divisions only.
- Awards
will be given in each category
First
Place
$10.00
Second
Place
$7.00
Third
Place
$4.00
- Each
original recipe must serve between 4-6 people. May represent
any nationality.
- All
entries must be in a disposable container, containers will
not be returned.
- An
accurate recipe must be submitted with each entry. If the
recipe is not included, the entry will be disqualified.
Recipes become property of the Fair and may be published.
- Entries
should be presented to Director between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00
p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 in the
Exhibit Hall.
- Judging
will begin at 4:00 p.m.
- Winners
will be announced following judging.
TASTING WILL BE HELD AFTER
JUDGING!
Pumpkin
Carving & Decorating Contest
Contact: Kelly Edwards
Friday, September 12, 2008 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Entry Dates: Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:00 a.m.
- 12:00 p.m.
Categories:
Spookiest Pumpkin
Most Creative Pumpkin
Most 4-H Spirited Pumpkin
Prizes:
1st Place - Blue Ribbon - $5.00
2nd Place - Red Ribbon - $4.00
3rd Place - White Ribbon - $3.00
Ages:
3-4 year olds
5-7 year olds
8-10 year olds
11 - 13 year olds
17 - 19 year olds
Judging will be based
upon the creative use of the pumpkin shape and color with paint and
other media. Decorated and carved pumpkins are to be picked up on
Sunday, September 21, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call 527-2191 for
more information.
Wheatstraw
Bales Decorating Contest
Contact: Kelly Edwards
Friday, September 12, 2008 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Entry Dates: Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:00 a.m. - 12:00
p.m.
Categories:
Spookiest Bale
Most Creative Bale
Most 4-H Spirited Bale
Prizes:
1st Place - Blue Ribbon - $5.00
2nd Place - Red Ribbon - $4.00
3rd Place - White Ribbon - $3.00
Ages:
3-4 year olds
5-7 year olds
8-10 year olds
11 - 13 year olds
17 - 19 year olds
Judging will be based upon the creative use of the bale shape and color
with paint and other media. Decorated bales are to be picked up on
Sunday September 21, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call 527-2191 for
more information.
"Y'all
Come"
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