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Superintendent

Laurel Steinhauser
860-398-9081
lsteinhauser@gmail.com 

Prizes - Premiums & Ribbons
$5.00 Best in Show & Rosett
1st: $3.00      2nd: $2.00     3rd: $1.00

Themed Entry: Egg Crate Creations

1st: $5.00      2nd: $4.00     3rd: $2.00
 

Mail Entries To

Laurel Steinhauser
56 Prospect Street
Portland, CT 06480

Subject: Portland Fair

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Youth 

Youth Department Division Age Breakdown

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1. Tiny Tykes - exhibitors must be between 2 - 4

2. Children - exhibitors must be between 5 - 13

3. Junior - exhibitors must be between 14 - 17

4. State Baking Contest - The Association of Connecticut Fairs Junior Baking Contest is open to youth between the ages of 7 and 15 as of July 1. A first place blue ribbon will be awarded to the winning entry. In the event the first place winner will not compete at the state contest, the second place winner will be allowed to represent the fair. For the recipe and additional State Contest information, visit the Association of Connecticut Fairs Baking Contests website.​

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   Entries

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  1. Only one entry per exhibitor per class will be accepted and only those classes listed will be judged. However, the Superintendent reserves the right to expand or delete classes if the need arises.

  2. Entries previously entered in the Portland Fair are not eligible.

  3. For all divisions, the child must have had the primary role in the planning and preparation of their entry.

  4. Entries which require hanging must have necessary hardware.

  5. Judging for the entire department will be on the Danish System (all exhibits judged on their own merits and not in competition with other entries). Multiple awards can be given in a class.

  6. The committee will accept exhibits on Thursday, the day before the fair, between 5-7PM.

  7. Exhibits will be under observation at all times during the fair. Security guards will be on duty during the night, however the Association is not responsible for anything damaged, lost or stolen

  8. The Exhibit tent will close at 5:00 on Sunday to the public and to the exhibitors to prepare for 6:00 pick-up.  THERE WILL BE NO ENTRY INTO THE TENT BETWEEN 5:00 - 6:00.  Exhibits must be picked up on Sunday between 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Exhibits not picked up by 7:00 pm will be discarded. Any winnings will be donated back to the Portland Fair.​

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Categories
 

TINY TYKES DIVISION (Ages 2-4)

 

T1        Finger Painting

T2        Collage

T3        Any Other Craft

There are no premiums for the Tiny Tykes division, only ribbons.

 

CHILDREN and JUNIORS DIVISIONS

(Ages 5-13 and Ages 14-17)

 

Gardening

•Vegetables and flowers must be homegrown primarily by the exhibitor.

•Vegetables should be arranged on a white paper plate.

•Vegetables should be of uniform size, shape, color, and of good market quality.

 

Y1        Beans (6 pods of any one variety)

Y2        Peas (6 pods of any one variety)

Y3        Carrots (2 samples)

Y4        Cucumbers (2 samples)

Y5        Peppers (2 samples)

Y6        Squash (2 samples)

Y7        Tomatoes (2 samples)

Y8        Cherry or Grape Tomatoes (6 samples of any one variety)

Y9        Basket of Vegetables (arrangement consisting of 5 to 10 varieties)

Y10      Basket of Gourds

Y11      Pumpkin

Y12      Any Other Vegetable

Y13      Single Stem Flower (displayed in a vase)

 

Baking

•No refrigeration available

•No packaged baking mixes accepted

•All exhibits except pies must be on a white paper plate. Please label baked goods and wrap in Ziploc bags.

 

Y14      Pie

Y15      Cookies (6 samples)

Y16      Cake (judged on decoration only)

Y17      Yeast Bread (1 loaf)

Y18      Any Quick Bread (1 loaf)

Y19      Muffins (6 samples)

Y20      Any Candy (6 samples)

Y21      Any Other Baked Good

 

JB1      Association of CT Fairs Junior Baking Contest (see special rules above)

 

Sewing & Needlework

•Please supply hangers where needed.

 

Y22      Clothing Item

Y23      Accessory

Y24      Costume

Y25      Pillow

Y26      Stuffed Animal or Doll

Y27      Doll Clothes

Y28      Any Cross Stitch

Y29      Any Embroidery

Y30      Any Other Sewing or Needlework Item

 

Crafts & Special Interest

•Crafts will be judged on originality, neatness, technique, and artistic ability.

•No model kits or paint by number accepted.

•Any artwork or collection that is too big or not properly mounted will not be accepted.

 

Y31      Drawing

Y32      Painting

Y33      Jewelry (may be a set)

Y34      Holiday Decoration

Y35      Woodworking

Y36      Creative Use of Recycled Items

Y37      Candle (dipped or molded)

Y38      Ceramics/Pottery

Y39      Painted Pumpkin

Y40      Slime

Y41      Collection (must be collected and arranged by the exhibitor)

Y42      Lego Build (no kits - design must be original)

Y43      Any Other Craft

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Themed Entry: Egg Carton Creation!! Participants should turn an ordinary egg carton (plastic, styrofoam or cardboard) into something creative. Item should be made primarily from the egg carton itself.  This entry is available to all ages.

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