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Judging for vegetables and fruits will begin on Friday at 1:00 p.m. CANNED GOODSClass 13To be entered by 12 Noon, Friday. Jars should be of uniform size.
HONEY, DAIRY, POULTRY PRODUCTS, etc.Class 14
COOKING CONTESTSClass 15BLUE HILL FAIR Pies will be accepted until 12 noon on Saturday, with judging at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Pies must be a two crust Blueberry Pie and accompanied by the recipe printed on a recipe card. Use both sides if necessary, with a complete list of ingredients and instructions. Do not put name on card. Prizes: 1st - $100; 2nd- $60; 3rd-$40. This contest is sponsored by the Wild Blueberry Association. Please bring pies in a container you do not want returned. BLUE HILL FAIR Each entrant will enter three blueberry muffins on Saturday morning or earlier, with the judging on Saturday afternoon. Prizes: 1st- $50, 2nd- $30, 3rd- $20 This contest is sponsored by G.M. Allen & Sons GRANGE EXHIBITS
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HOUSE PLANTS They shall have been in possession of Exhibitor at least ONE YEAR and can only be entered once. |
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| Flowering plants | $3 | $2 |
| Foliage Plants | $3 | $2 |
QUALITY is important! The Blue Hill Fair reserves the right to reject any plants due to lack of space or inferior quality.
The Decision of the judges will be final.
The Blue Hill Fair reserves the right to display plants wherever most convenient. Plants may be displayed in hanging pots. Judging on all plants will be on the plant itself, not the container. Bottles provided, please do not bring jars or bottles to be saved for pick-up.
SEASONAL HANGING BASKET OR POT
Any annual flowering or foliage plant used in an outdoor setting for the summer season only. Will not be eligible for the Neil A. Raymond Memorial cup. Same rules apply except for the one-year possession.
The NEIL A. RAYMOND MEMORIAL CUP will be awarded for the best flowering house plant. $25 will accompany the cup; 2nd place $15. A Blue Ribbon and $25 will be awarded to the best foliage house plant; 2nd place $15.
SPECIAL PREMIUMS
1.Evening Skies
Blend together any varieties of annual or perennial flowers in an arrangement reminiscent of a colorful summer sunset. Container of Choice
2. Tea for Two
Assemble a tabletop setting for a private cup of tea with a friend, grounded by a petite floral arrangement. Please no artificial plant material and keep within a 24”x24” size.
3.For Kids Only! Going out to Sea
Starting with a small boat of your choice fill with plants and flowers in the colors of the sea. Artificial or real materials are allowed.
Each Special Premium will be awarded $30 by the Blue Hill Fair
GARDEN CLUBS 2009
By the Light of the Moon
Using shades of white along with a contrasting luminescent foliage, assemble a night garden. Create the illusion of a path leading to a peaceful destination. Annuals and/or perennials may be used. Plant list and Club name are to be posted with display. Reservations to be in place by August 21, 2009.
Jane Moon (207) 422-3142 evenings, (207) 667-7134 days.
Superintendents:
All articles must be new and assembled for display or hanging; any not neatly prepared will be automatically disqualified. Articles are to be entered in the name of the person who made them. Number of items to be entered may be limited.
All items must be new. Items being entered must have been completed within the last Blue Hill Fair calendar year. (Sept. 1, 2008-Sept. 3, 2009).
Quality is important: even if an article is the only one in its class, it may not receive a prize. Tie and snip threads, finish off seams, clean & press neatly, and put hangers on hangings.
Any articles not clean and properly prepared will be disqualified.
Categories:
Any entry, not previously awarded a premium, made by a person age 80 or over, will receive a prize equal to a first in the category entered.
Articles may be entered in Arts & Crafts during the following times:
Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: Until 9:00 a.m.
Judging will take place on Friday at 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
All items must remain in the Arts and Crafts building Until 6 p.m. on Labor Day.
Exhibitors must present slips to pick up items.
The Arts & Crafts Building will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the day after Labor Day so exhibitors may pick up their articles.
| AFGHANS & BEDSPREADS (Measure Before Bringing) |
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| 1st | 2nd | |
| Small (Approx. 42 x 60) | ||
| Patriotic | $7 | $5 |
| Plain | $7 | $5 |
| Fancy | $9 | $7 |
| Medium (Approx. 48 x 62) | ||
| Patriotic | $9 | $7 |
| Plain | $9 | $7 |
| Fancy | $10 | $8 |
| Large (Approx. 58 x 70) | ||
| Patriotic | $11 | $9 |
| Plain | $11 | $9 |
| Fancy | $12 | $10 |
| QUILTS (Measure Before Bringing) |
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| 1st | 2nd | |
| Embroidered | ||
| Large (Approx. 58x70) | $10 | $8 |
| Small (Approx. 42x60) | $8 | $6 |
| Appliquéd | ||
| Large (Approx. 58x70) | $10 | $8 |
| Small (Approx. 42x60) | $8 | $6 |
| Patchwork (Hand Quilted) | ||
| Large (Approx. 58x70) | $12 | $9 |
| Small (Approx. 42x60) | $10 | $8 |
| Patchwork (Machine Quilted) | ||
| Large (Approx. 58x70) | $10 | $8 |
| Small (Approx. 42x60) | $8 | $6 |
| Patchwork (Tied) | $10 | $7 |
| Preprinted | ||
| Large (Approx. 58x70) | $7 | $5 |
| Small (Approx. 42x60) | $5 | $4 |
WALLHANGINGS |
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| 1st | 2nd | |
| Appliquéd | $7 | $4 |
| Needlepoint | $7 | $5 |
| Machine Quilted | $5 | $3 |
| Hand Quilted | $7 | $5 |
| Preprinted | $5 | $2 |
| Latched | $5 | $2 |
APRONS |
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| 1st | 2nd | |
| Appliquéd | $4 | $3 |
| Patchwork | $4 | $3 |
| Plain | $3 | $2 |
| Child's | $3 | $5 |
Art Coordinator:
All ART WORK MUST BE FRAMED OR MATTED, WITH EYELETS AND WIRE ON BACK!
Exhibitors are limited to a total of 6 entries from the categories below, but not 6 in each category. Exhibitors have the option of entering 6 pictures in one category, or one from six different categories. Contact Michael Duffy at (207) 244-0493 with any questions.
Acrylic, Charcoal, Pen & Ink, Pencil, Pastels, Oil Paintings, Watercolors
Categories for all Art Exhibits are as follows:
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Teen
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| 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | |
| Abstract | $8 | $6 | $6 | $4 |
| Animal | $8 | $6 | $6 | $4 |
| Birds | $8 | $6 | $6 | $4 |
| Bugs | $8 | $6 | $6 | $4 |
| Buildings | $8 | $6 | $6 | $4 |
| Collage | $8 | $6 | $6 | $4 |
| Human Interest | $8 | $6 | $6 | $4 |
| Landscape | $8 | $6 | $6 | $4 |
| Nautical (Boats, Buoys, Lighthouses, etc.) | $8 | $6 | $6 | $4 |
| Night Scenes | $8 | $6 | $6 | $4 |
| Plant Life Flower | $8 | $6 | $6 | $4 |
| Plant Life Non-Flower | $8 | $6 | $6 | $4 |
| Portrait | $8 | $6 | $6 | $4 |
| Seascape | $8 | $6 | $6 | $4 |
| Still Life | $8 | $6 | $6 | $4 |
Framing Workshop Wednesday at 11am
PHOTOGRAPHY (Must be Framed, Matted & Wired) (Limited to 6 Entries) Black & White Color |
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Teen
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| 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | |
| Abstract | $4 | $3 | $4 | $3 |
| Animals | $4 | $3 | $4 | $3 |
| Birds | $4 | $3 | $4 | $3 |
| Bugs | $4 | $3 | $4 | $3 |
| Buildings | $4 | $3 | $4 | $3 |
| Collage | $4 | $3 | $4 | $3 |
| Human Interest | $4 | $3 | $4 | $3 |
| Landscape | $4 | $3 | $4 | $3 |
| Nautical (Boats, Buoys, Lighthouses, etc.) | $4 | $3 | $4 | $3 |
| Night Scenes | $4 | $3 | $4 | $3 |
| Plant Life Flower | $4 | $3 | $4 | $3 |
| Plant Life Non-Flower | $4 | $3 | $4 | $3 |
| Portrait | $4 | $3 | $4 | $3 |
| Seascape | $4 | $3 | $4 | $3 |
| Still Life | $4 | $3 | $4 | $3 |
CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
(Altered Reality)
This includes modifications done in the darkroom, on the computer, or in the camera.
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Adult
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Teen
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| 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd |
| $4 | $3 | $4 | $3 |
| CERAMICS | |
| 1st | 2nd |
| $5 | $4 |
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BABY GOODS
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1st | 2nd |
| Booties | $3 | $2 |
| Dresses-knitted | $4 | $3 |
| Dresses-crocheted | $4 | $3 |
| Fleece | $4 | $3 |
| Jackets- knitted or crocheted | $3 | $2 |
| Mittens-knitted | $3 | $2 |
| Sweaters-knitted or crocheted | $3 | $2 |
| 3-Piece Sets-knitted or crocheted | $4 | $3 |
| 2-Piece Sets-knitted or crocheted | $4 | $3 |
| Afgans knitted or crocheted | $4 | $3 |
| BAGS | 1st | 2nd |
| Embroidered with yarn | $3 | $2 |
| Crocheted or Knitted | $3 | $2 |
| Crewel | $3 | $2 |
| Macramé | $4 | $3 |
| Patchwork | $4 | $3 |
| Patriotic | $4 | $3 |
| Quilted | $4 | $3 |
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BASKETS |
1st | 2nd |
| Handmade basket-large | $5 | $4 |
| Handmade basket-medium | $4 | $3 |
| BUREAU SCARVES OR TABLE RUNNERS | 1st | 2nd |
| Crocheted | $4 | $3 |
| Crocheted Trim | $3 | $2 |
| Embroidered | $3 | $2 |
| Liquid Embroidery | $3 | $2 |
| Quilted | $3 | $2 |
| Tatted Trim | $3 | $2 |
| CENTERPIECES (18 Inches) |
1st | 2nd |
| Crocheted or tatted | $4 | $3 |
| Crocheted or tatted trim | $3 | $2 |
| Embroidered (floss or Liquid) | $3 | $2 |
| Knitted | $4 | $3 |
| CERAMICS | 1st | 2nd |
| Ceramics | $5 | $4 |
| CROCHETED APPAREL | 1st | 2nd |
| Coats | $6 | $5 |
| Dresses | $6 | $5 |
| Hats | $4 | $3 |
| Mittens | $3 | $2 |
| Suit | $6 | $5 |
| Sweaters (women) | $6 | $5 |
| Sweaters (men) | $6 | $5 |
| DOILIES (Large & Small) |
1st | 2nd |
| Crocheted or knitted | $3 | $2 |
| Embroidered (floss or Liquid) | $3 | $2 |
| Tatted | $3 | $2 |
| DOLL CLOTHES |
1st | 2nd |
| Dresses | $3 | $2 |
| Sweaters | $3 | $2 |
| Coats | $3 | $2 |
| Sets | $4 | $3 |
| DOLLS-DRESSED | 1st | 2nd |
| Porcelain (no figurines) | $4 | $3 |
| Original Heads or Reproductions | $4 | $3 |
| China Head | $4 | $3 |
| Crocheted Doll | $4 | $3 |
| Broom Doll | $4 | $3 |
| Cloth Doll | $4 | $3 |
| Soft Sculptured Doll | $4 | $3 |
| Cabbage Patch doll | $4 | $3 |
| Modern Doll | $4 | $3 |
| Miniature Doll | $4 | $3 |
| Novelty Doll | $4 | $3 |
| Rag Doll | $4 | $3 |
| Teddy Bear | $4 | $3 |
| Old Fashioned Doll | $4 | $3 |
| Clown Doll | $4 | $3 |
| Stuffed Animal or Toy | $4 | $3 |
| Any Other | $4 | $3 |
| HANDKERCHIEFS (Group of 3 Only) |
1st | 2nd |
| Crocheted | $3 | $2 |
| Tatted | $3 | $2 |
| HOLDERS (Group of 3 Only) |
1st | 2nd |
| Crocheted | $3 | $2 |
| Patchwork | $3 | $2 |
| Appliquéd | $3 | $2 |
| Dishcloths (set of 4) | $3 | $2 |
| JEWELRY |
1st | 2nd |
| All jewelry | $4 | $3 |
| KNITTED APPAREL |
1st | 2nd |
| Coats & Dresses | $6 | $5 |
| Adult Mittens | $4 | $3 |
| Adult Sweaters | $6 | $5 |
| Hats | $3 | $2 |
| Headbands | $3 | $2 |
| Scarves | $3 | $2 |
| Socks | $4 | $3 |
| Hand-Spun, Hand-Knit | $6 | $5 |
| Child’s Hat | $3 | $2 |
| Child’s Mittens | $3 | $2 |
| Child’s Sweater’s | $3 | $2 |
| Child’s Sets (Mitten & Hat) | $4 | $3 |
| SWEATERS |
1st | 2nd |
| Plain Knit | $5 | $4 |
| Pattern Knit | $6 | $5 |
| Icelandic Knit | $6 | $5 |
| Fisherman Knit | $6 | $5 |
| Fancy Knit | $6 | $5 |
| Bulky Knit | $6 | $5 |
| Hand-Spun, Hand-Knit | $6 | $5 |
| Machine Knit | $5 | $4 |
| Patriotic | $5 | $4 |
| LUNCH SETS (5-Piece Minimum) |
1st | 2nd |
| Appliquéd | $3 | $2 |
| Cross Stitch | $3 | $2 |
| Embroidered (floss or Liquid) | $3 | $2 |
| PICTURES (Framed and Wired) |
1st | 2nd |
| Crocheted | $3 | $2 |
| Cross Stitch | $5 | $3 |
| Counted Cross Stitch | $8 | $5 |
| Crewel | $5 | $3 |
| Embroidered | $3 | $2 |
| Needlepoint | $5 | $3 |
| Quilted | $3 | $2 |
| PILLOWS |
1st | 2nd |
| Appliquéd | $3 | $2 |
| Crocheted | $3 | $2 |
| Cross Stitch | $3 | $2 |
| Crewel | $3 | $2 |
| Embroidered | $3 | $2 |
| Hooked | $3 | $2 |
| Knitted | $3 | $2 |
| Patchwork | $3 | $2 |
| Patriotic | $3 | $2 |
| Needlepoint | $3 | $ |
| Quilted | $3 | $2 |
| PILLOW CASES |
1st | 2nd |
| Appliquéd | $3 | $2 |
| Crocheted or Tatted Trim | $3 | $2 |
| Cross Stitch | $3 | $2 |
| Cut Work | $3 | $2 |
| Embroidered | $3 | $2 |
| PLASTIC CANVAS |
1st | 2nd |
| Small | $3 | $2 |
| Medium | $3 | $2 |
| Large | $4 | $3 |
| Fancy Lighted | $4 | $3 |
| PONCHOS |
1st | 2nd |
| Adult (Crocheted or Knitted) | $4 | $3 |
| Child (Crocheted or Knitted) | $3 | $2 |
| Fleece (Adult or Child) | $3 | $2 |
| RUGS |
1st | 2nd |
| Braided (Under 3x4) | $10 | $7 |
| Braided (Over 3x4) | $12 | $9 |
| Hooked Original (Under 3x4) | $12 | $9 |
| Hooked Commercial Pattern (Under 3x4) | $10 | $7 |
| Hooked Original (Over 3x4) | $14 | $11 |
| Hooked Commercial Pattern (Over 3x4) | $12 | $9 |
| Crocheted (Under 3 x 4) | $10 | $7 |
| Crocheted (Over 3 x 4 ) | $12 | $9 |
| Rag Rug (Under 3 x 4) | $10 | $7 |
| Rag Rug (Over 3 x 4 ) | $12 | $9 |
| Latched hooked | $6 | $4 |
| Persian | $12 | $9 |
| SHAWLS |
1st | 2nd |
| Adult (Crocheted or Knitted) | $3 | $2 |
| Child (Crocheted or Knitted) | $3 | $2 |
| SLIPPERS |
1st | 2nd |
| Crocheted | $3 | $2 |
| Knitted | $3 | $2 |
| Fleece | $3 | $2 |
| STOLES |
1st | 2nd |
| Crocheted | $4 | $3 |
| Hair Pin Lace | $4 | $3 |
| TABLECLOTHES (52"x52" Minimum) |
1st | 2nd |
| Crocheted | $5 | $4 |
| Cross Stitch | $5 | $4 |
| Cut Work | $5 | $4 |
| Swedish Weave | $5 | $4 |
| Woven | $5 | $4 |
| TABLE MATS |
1st | 2nd |
| Braided | $3 | $2 |
| Crocheted | $3 | $2 |
| Fancy | $3 | $2 |
| Hooked | $3 | $2 |
| Quilted | $3 | $2 |
| TOWELS (4 in Set) |
1st | 2nd |
| Appliquéd | $3 | $2 |
| Crocheted Trim | $3 | $2 |
| Embroidered | $3 | $2 |
| VESTS |
1st | 2nd |
| Knitted | $3 | $2 |
| Quilted | $4 | $3 |
| Crocheted | $4 | $2 |
| Misc. | $4 | $2 |
| WOODCARVING |
1st | 2nd |
| Birds | $6 | $5 |
| Relief Carving (Pictures, etc.) | $6 | $5 |
| Folk Art | $6 | $5 |
| Decoys | $6 | $5 |
| Decorative Decoys | $6 | $5 |
| Animals | $6 | $5 |
| Miniatures | $6 | $5 |
| Any Other | $6 | $5 |
| MISCELLANEOUS (With no Categories) |
1st | 2nd |
| Tole Painting | $4 | $3 |
| Lamp with Shade | $4 | $3 |
| Lamp Shade Only | $3 | $2 |
| Scrapbooks | $4 | $3 |
| Any Other | $4 | $3 |
CHRISTMAS
Christmas entries will judged separately.
Children’s exhibits Judged separately
1st-$4 2nd-$3
Anyone may enter. All entries must contain beef as one the ingredients. Bring your favored prepared beef recipe to the Livestock Show Ring by 7:30 PM on Friday. A list of ingredients must accompany the dish. Two judges will sample each entry and will determine the “Best.” If they can not agree, a third judge will sample both of their favorites and determine the winner. A $50 cash prize will be awarded to the winner. The winner may submit the recipe to be published in next year’s fair book.
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The following is a listing of articles at the Blue Hill Fair for which may be exhibited. Included are appropriate times, number and any special instructions for preparation of items for exhibit.