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2008 Howard County
Fair Book Cover Contest
The Howard County Fairboard would like to invite
you to design the cover art for our 2008 book.
Entries will be accepted in the Fair Office Saturday, August 4, 2007 9am
- 7 pm and Sunday August 5, 2007 9am - 5 pm
Submissions may include computer generated graphics, drawings,
photographs, etc.
Your entry should represent the "Howard County Fair Experience".
The winning artist will receive an award of $250.00 plus a Season Pass
to the 2008 Howard County Fair.
The winning artist will be announced before the Wood Carving auction on
Saturday, August 11, 2007.
For more information please contact Mara Mullinix at 301-865-4224
Competition Rules and
Entry Form
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TENTH ANNUAL ANTIQUE
AUTOMOBILE SHOW
Chairperson - Jerry Gordon
410-484-1299
Sunday, August
5, 2007 - 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
CHIEF JUDGE: Larry
Butcher
410- 526- 0587
RULES
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Vehicles must be 25 years old or
older.
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Peer judging by Class.
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Dash plaques to first 100 vehicles.
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Trophies to First, Second and Third in
Class.
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Vehicles must be parked and ready for
judging by 11:00 a.m.
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Every vehicle must have a working fire
extinguisher to enter show field.
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Show goes on — Rain or Shine.
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PIE EATING CONTEST
Co-Chairpersons - Blair
and Megan Hill
Sunday, August
5, 2007 - 12:30 P.M.
Show Ring
RULES
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Participants will be placed in the following
age groups:
(1) 5-8 years old (3) 13-17 years
old
(2) 9-12 years old (4) 18 years and
older
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All hands on hips or behind back.
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Only standing, kneeling or leaning
over table is permitted.
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First one to finish last bite of
pie has to have pie in stomach--not mouth.
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A piece of pie is not a whole pie.
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PRETTY ANIMAL CONTEST
Co-Chairpersons - Blair
and Megan Hill
Sunday, August
5, 2007 - 1:00 P.M.
Show Ring
RULES
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Each participant must submit a descriptive,
legible narration (1-2 minutes long) to the Fair
Office by 11:30 a.m., Sunday, August 5th
The story will be read to the audience by the Master of
Ceremonies during the presentation.
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Participants will dress their entry for the best
costumed animal in the categories of: (1) Most
Creative; (2) The Prettiest; (3) Most Original; or (4)
The Funniest. The costumed animal and the
narration of what the costume signifies (not the
costumed owner/participant) will be judged.
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The costumed animals (dogs, cats, rabbits, sheep,
large animals, etc.) must be treated in a humane fashion
and must meet Fair Health Regulations. Health papers
must accompany animal exhibits at all times while
on the Fairgrounds. Fair regulations may change
subject to State and Federal Regulation changes.
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Dogs must have current immunization for Parvo-viral
enteritis, distemper, and have current rabies
vaccination. Dogs must be on a leash at all times, stay
in the showing area, and leave the fairgrounds at the
end of the show.
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Awards will be presented to the outstanding
entries in each of the four categories
Trophies Donated by
Sandy Spring Bank
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TWENTY- FIFTH ANNUAL
COW MILKING CONTEST
Co-Chairpersons -
Charles and Judy Iager
Sunday, August
5, 2007 - 2:30 P.M.
Show Ring
RULES
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Always come to the Howard County Fair
in a happy mooo-d.
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Stepping on cow pies brings good luck
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Don’t cry over spilled MILK.
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Only two-handed MILKERS
allowed.
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No MILK buckets to be used
with holes in the bottom.
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Cows producing chocolate or
strawberry MILK will be disqualified.
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No pumping tails for extra MILK.
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Turn the udder cheek and mooo-ve on.
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Don’t forget to cow-nt your blessings
every day.
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Only LOVE beats MILK.
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Got MILK?
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MISS HOWARD COUNTY
FARM BUREAU CONTEST
Sponsored
by Howard County Farm Bureau Women
Chairperson - Annette
Fleishell 410-795-6119
Sunday, August 5, 2007- 3:00 P.M.
Show Ring
CASH AWARDS and GIFTS
TO ALL PARTICIPANTS
HOWARD COUNTY FARM
BUREAU
RULES
• Ages 16-19, and must be single.
• Family must be Howard County Farm Bureau
Member.
• Contestants shall submit application to
Committee.
• Howard County Farm Bureau Women have the
right to decide final eligibility.
• Former winners are ineligible.
• All contestants must abide by Rules of Score
Cards.
• Decision of the judges is final.
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FUTURE HOWARD COUNTY FARMER
LITTLE MISS HOWARD COUNTY FARM BUREAU CONTEST
SPONSORED BY:
Howard County Farm
Bureau Women and Howard County Young Farmers
Chairpersons: Annette
Fleishell (410-795-6119)
Dawn Watkins (301-253-2921)
Sunday, August 5, 2007- 3:00 P.M
Show Ring
Intermission of Miss
Howard County Farm Bureau Contest
Cash Awards to All
Participants
Agricultural
Scholarship to Winners
RULES
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Boys and Girls, ages 8 – 11, as of August 1, 2007
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Family must be a member of the Howard County Farm Bureau
as of the date of the contest.
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Contestants shall submit an application to the
Committee, providing information regarding their
involvement in agricultural, school and community
activities.
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Contestants must belong to 4-H, or participate in
agricultural activity. These could include gardening,
food and nutrition, home economics, or animal project.
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Each contestant must create a poster about their
agricultural project, to be displayed throughout the
fair.
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Howard County Farm Bureau women have the right to decide
final eligibility.
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All contestants must abide by the Rules of Score Cards.
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Future Farmer and Little Miss Howard County Farm Bureau
will be announced during intermission of the Miss
Howard County Farm Bureau Contest on Sunday, August 5,
2007 at
3:00 PM
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Dress for the contest is “Sunday Best”.
Decision of the judges is final.
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THIRD ANNUAL MULE PULLING
CONTEST
Chairperson - Howard
Streaker - 443-398-4532
Co-Chairperson - Mary
E. F. Streaker - 410-382-7135
Tuesday,
August 7, 2007 - 5:00 p.m.
RULES
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Mule Pulling is run according to the Maryland
Horse Pulling Rules of Competition with the following
two exceptions:
1. All
teams are weighed and divided as nearly as possible
into a Heavy Group and Light Group. This
weight break runs at about
2,600 lbs. team weight.
2. The
mule teams are required to pull a distance of 17½
feet.
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The
teams will be weighed at the Fairgrounds between 1:30
and 4:30 p.m. the day of the Pulling Contest.
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The
Contest will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
August 7, 2007.
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There
will be a $10 Entry Fee for each team.
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Prizes
for each class will be: First–$250.00;
Second–$200.00; Third– $150.00; Fourth–$100.00;
Fifth–$75.00;
All Others–$50.00
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AMATEUR VARIETY SHOW
Chairperson - Mary E.
F. Streaker (410-328-7135)
Thursday, August 9, 2007 - 7:00
P.M.
Main Exhibition Stage
SONGS · DANCING ·
COMEDY ACTS · INSTRUMENTAL NUMBERS
3 to 5 Minute
Time Limit
$500.00 -- To Be Awarded In Various Age Groups
RULES
1. Contest open to residents of Howard County
and adjoining counties.
2.
Entry forms will be available at the Fair
Office during the week of the Fair until 6:00 p.m.
on the day of the contest, and at the Stage Area
from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening.
3.
Contestants will be divided by age into
three categories:
Children’s Group -- 9 years old and under
Youth Group -- 10 to 15 years old
Teenage/Adult Group -- 16 years old and older
4.
The Groups will perform as follows:
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Children’s Group Show begins at 7:00 p.m.
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Youth Group Show follows Children’s Group
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Teenage/Adult Group Show follows Youth Group
5.
The judges’ evaluations will be calculated
and awards will be made after Youth Group and at end
of show.
6.
Cassette tapes or CD’s may be used to
accompany performers. A piano will be available and
on stage. Band groups will hook up to electric
equipment provided by management. ALL
CONTESTANTS SHOULD PLAN FOR EXPEDIENT SET-UP.
7.
Premium money of $500.00 will be awarded
as follows in each Group: First--$35; Second--$30;
Third--$25; Fourth--$20; Fifth--$15; Sixth--$10; All
Others--$5.
The Howard County Fair Association reserves the
right to approve both the content and expression of
any act. A representative of the HCFA shall have
the authority to prohibit or cancel in progress any
act that such representative determines, in his/her
sole discretion, is not in keeping with the family
atmosphere of the Fair. Please plan your act
accordingly.
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BABY CONTEST MINIATURE PARADE
Chairperson - Anita
Schmidt
Saturday, August 11, 2007 - 10:30 A.M.
Entertainment
Stage
Prizes in Each Group:
First, Second and Third
Special Baby Contest Ribbons Will be Awarded in Addition to Prizes
GROUP I - Non-Walking
Babies
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GROUP II - Walking Babies
RULES
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All babies must be residents of Howard
County.
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Babies must not have attained his/her
third birthday before Saturday, August
11th.
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Entry forms will be available at the Fair
Office during Fair Week.
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No entries will be accepted after 10:00
a.m. on Saturday, the day of the contest.
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All babies will parade in decorated
carriages, wagons, strollers, etc., no larger
than 42"x 25"x 40" high. NO MOTOR-PROPELLED
VEHICLES.
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Walking babies, to be judged, must walk as
part of a decorated unit.
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Judging will be based on general
attractiveness of babies (in keeping with theme),
and on originality and simplicity in presenting
Floats.
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Judges will confer to reach a majority
decision, AND THEIR DECISION WILL BE FINAL.
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No exotic or live animals allowed.
All contestants
will receive free tickets for Kiddie Rides.
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THIRTIETH ANNUAL HORSE
PULLING CONTEST
Chairperson - Howard
Streaker - 443-398-4532
Co-Chairperson - Mary
E. F. Streaker - 410-382-7135
Saturday,
August 11, 2007 - 10:30 A.M.
RULES
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There will be two (2) classes: Light Weight
(under 3,200 lbs.) and Heavy Weight
(3,200 lbs. and up).
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The teams will be weighed at the Fairgrounds
between 7:00 and
10:00 a.m. the day of the Pulling Contest.
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National Horse Pulling Rules will be observed
and enforced.
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The Contest will begin at 10:30 a.m.
on Saturday, August 11, 2007, with the Light
Weight Class first.
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There will be a $10 Entry Fee for each
team.
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Prizes for each class will be: First--$350.00;
Second--$300.00; Third-- $250.00; Fourth--$200.00;
Fifth--$175.00; Sixth--$150.00; Seventh-- $125.00;
Eighth–$105.00; Ninth--$90.00; Tenth--$80.00; All
Others-- $70.00.
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THIRTEENTH ANNUAL
ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL
Chairperson - Bill
Barnes
410-489-4465
Saturday,
August 11, 2007 - 3:00 P.M.
RULES
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Central MD Antique Tractor Club, Inc.
2007 rules apply.
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All tractors must be 1959 or older.
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Hook Fee - $10.00
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For more information and rules, call
Bill Barnes.
Antique Classes:
Open Classes:
2,600 lbs.
4,500 lbs.
3,000 lbs.
5,500 lbs.
3,800 lbs.
6,500 lbs.
5,000 lbs.
7,500 lbs
7,000 lbs.
8,000 lbs.
9,000 lbs.
10,000 lbs.
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COUNTY ORGANIZATION FLOATS
Co-Chairpersons - Jason
and Lindsay Hough
Judging:
Saturday, August 11, 2007 - 5:00 P.M.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
DIVISION I - 4-H
CLUBS DIVISION II - OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
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The Floats will parade on the Fairgrounds.
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Any Organization in the County may
participate.
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Make your entry with the Fair Office, and
include a story about the Float
(not to exceed one 8½ x 11" page, double-spaced).
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Judging will be based on the following:
Originality, simplicity, arrangement, identity, quality,
attractiveness, neatness, and educational value.
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No distribution of candy or handouts allowed
during parade for safety of spectators.
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Judges will use score cards and will confer
after completing scores. The decision of the judges
will be final.
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Floats may not repeat themes from previous
years.
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MUST BE
18 YEARS OLD OR OVER TO OPERATE ANY MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT.
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4-H prizes: Danish System - $75.00, $50.00,
$25.00
Pride of the Fair Float (Champion) - $100.00
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Open prizes: $20.00, $15.00, $10.00
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NO
ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 12 NOON ON SATURDAY,
AUGUST 11, 2007.
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