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Dept. 22: MAJOR CONTESTS

SEMI-TRUCK PULL  the first SATURDAY,   7:00 p.m. (more info)

Farm Tractor Pull - Western Style (more info)

                 Orlo, Ink Productions                3 p.m.- ??           THURSDAY

Farm Tractor Pull Western–style, Thursday, August 27 at 3 p.m.
Weigh in and sign up will begin at 1 p.m. Hooking fee is $15 until 4 p.m. Any entries after 4 p.m. will be $20. The pull starts promptly at 3 p.m. See complete list of classes, rules and prizes on page ??.

4X4 Truck pull, Friday,  7:00 p.m. (more info)
A Terminator pulling sled, with owner/operator Darrin Allison, will be used. Weigh in and sign up at 4:30 p.m. Hooking fee is $15 until 7:30 p.m. Any entries after 7:30 p.m. will be $20. The pull starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. See classes, rules and prizes (here)

 

SECTION 3 – MISCELLANEOUS CONTEST
Fun Safety Initiative poster contest
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the  Somerset County Fair are sponsoring a “Fun Safety Initiative” poster contest.
Children ages by June 1,  of  8–11, 12–14, and 15–18, can enter.
Submit entries from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the first Saturday,
Premiums $4.00 $3.00 $2.00
The theme of this year’s contest is “Fun and Safety on the Fairgrounds.” The posters should pertain to amusement rides and any of the items listed below.
Tram – fairground to and from parking lot transportation
Livestock – Biting, kicking, runaway, hand–feeding hazards
Horse–drawn wagons and equipment dangers
Tractors and tractor–drawn equipment dangers
Caged poultry and animal hazards
Trip  hazards
Criteria for the state contest:
1. Only one poster may be submitted per student.
2. The poster size must be 14 1/2 by 22 inches, equivalent to one–half of a standard poster board. Other sizes will not be accepted for judging at the state level.
3. This year’s theme is “Fun and Safety on the Fairgrounds.” Participants should use this theme on their poster and illustrate the interdependence between riders and rides.
4. One poster per age group per fair may be forwarded for state competition.
5. Posters will be evaluated on use of the theme, visual appearance and creativity in relation to the exhibitor’s age group.
6. Checks for $100, $75 and $50 will be presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to the state top three individuals in each age group during the Pennsylvania State Farm Show in 2010. Winners will be notified in advance and invited to attend an awards presentation.
 

KIDDIES AND FAMILY
DAY GAMES
Friday,    at 3 p.m.
Presented by  Sube Insurance Inc.
Spoon Race
Ages 2–4, 5–6
Balloon Toss
Age 2–6 years
50 yd. dash
Age 2–3, 4–5
Boys and girls race separately
Block Walk
Age 6–7
Age 8–9
Age 10–11
Boys and girls race separately
Sack Race
Age 10–11
Age 12–13
Age 14–16
Balloon Toss
Age 7–10
Age 11–13
Age 14–16
Adults over 16
Milk Drinking Contest
Fill Water Jug – Woman and child under 6
Commode Brush Toss – women
Tire Rolling – Men and women
Balloon Toss – Men and women
Egg and Spoon Race – Men and women
Games Subject to change

SCARECROW CONTEST
Premiums $10.00 $8.00 $6.00
Judging Monday,
Rules
1. Entry must be an original creation
2. Free standing on pedestal
3. Size not to exceed 4’ wide, 6’ high or shorter than 3’
4. No mechanical or electrical parts
Age
Open to all.

PUMPKIN FACE PAINTING AND DECORATING
Judging Monday,
No carving
No jack-o-lanterns
Premiums
$4.00 $3.00 $2.00
Classes
12 and under.
 

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