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FAIR CUMBERLAND 2021 Carolyn Small 273 Tuttle Road Cumberland, Maine 04021
CUMBERLAND 2021 Cumberland Fair Exhibition Hall Entry Form
FAIR
Mail to: Carolyn Small, 273 Tuttle Road, Cumberland, ME 04021
If this is an entry for a Senior or Youth 15 years or younger, please specify age here:
Name
Address:
2021
City or Town:
Zip: Tel:
Office Use Department Name Class Number Description of Entry
Example Needlework 17.028 Blue and purple knitted afghan
A n o t e f r o m C F C P r e s i d e n t, L y l e M e r r i f i e l d
Welcome guests and exhibitors to our 2021 Cumberland County Fair! We have all been through an unsettling
year in 2020 and I hope that you find some sort of normalcy at this year’s Fair event.
The Officers, Directors, Superintendents and Members of the Cumberland Farmer’s Club have been working hard
to bring you and your family a fun and safe fair experience for 2021. It is our hope that you will spend time with
us and enjoy the variety of agriculture, entertainment, livestock, history, and tradition our Fair has to offer.
As we move forward, the Cumberland Farmer’s Club is also working on plans to celebrate the 150th Fair in 2022.
We are planning to have a special two-day anniversary event, June 4th and 5th of 2022, as well as our normal full
Use a separate form for each person entering. Please make note of times for delivery and pick-ups for entries. To
fair week at the end of September.
avoid long waiting lines, please fill out entry forms and mail no later than September 1, 2021. Entries will also be
accepted during the registration hours listed. PLEASE FILL OUT COMPLETELY. Use another sheet if necessary.
Be safe and please enjoy our fair grounds. Hope to see you during the Fair!
I have read the rules and regulations of the Cumberland Farmer’s Club Exhibition Hall.
Sincerely, Signed:
Lyle Merrifield
President, Cumberland Farmer’s ClubEXHIBITION HALL 5. All articles exhibited must be CLEAN and free of odors, pet hairs, stains,
Superintendent: Carolyn Small etc. or will be disqualified.
The 33rd Annual Cumberland Fair Pumpkin and Squash Weigh-Off
273 Tuttle Road Cumberland, ME 04021
(207) 415-4589 (c)
6. When there is only one entry in a class, it will be given the premium
considered worthy by the judges.
e-mail: csmall1943@maine.rr.com 7. Exhibits by people with disabilities invited. Please specify as such on the
This year’s Cumberland Fair will host the 33rd Annual Maine State Pumpkin and Color Requirements and Prize Money entry blank.
Squash Weigh-In. Each year promises much anticipation and excitement to see who Asst. Superintendent: Lynn Copp 8. Hall Superintendent may refuse items, or judges may disqualify items,
will grow record-breaking massive gourds! 1. A. Squash will be classified as follows – 100% of the following colors or color 23 Goose Pond Road, Cumberland, ME 04021 not acceptable for exhibit or that do not comply with the rules and
combinations: green, blue, and gray. The surface area of the fruit as grown in the (207) 318-3306 (c) regulations.
Weigh-off garden, not including the portion that was in contact with, or close proximity
e-mail: lynncopp@msn.com 9. No part of one exhibit shall interfere with any part of another exhibit.
to the ground. This area will include the area between the ribs, around the
1. All judges’ decisions are final. All judges will be responsible to have a complete stem, and the blossom end. This will not include any netting (canteloping) or 10. Care will be taken to prevent loss or damage, but the CUMBERLAND
knowledge of all rules and how to implement them fairly. It will be necessary to any discoloration caused by the close proximity to, or the area on the ground. WAYS TO ENTER FARMERS’ CLUB WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY
have a current copy of the rules present at each site in public view so anyone may B. Pumpkins will be all fruit not classified as squash. Pre-Enter: Enter online! - www.cumberlandfair.com – click on the OR LOSS.
reference them. 2. In the event of a tie of two or more places, all entries that are tied will have the Registration Forms link **THIS OPTION SAVES TIME. ** (Note: 11. Adults are considered as individuals ages 16 and up. Youth are
2. Growers are to aid and assist the site in running the prize money for the places that are tied, added together then split equally amongst online Registration forms will close on August 22, 2021) considered as individuals ages 15 and under. Youth may enter in any
weigh-off upholding the integrity of the weigh-off site. the places that are involved. Mail your completed entry form to: Carolyn Small – 273 Tuttle Rd – category unless specifically listed as an adult category.
3. The Cumberland Farmer’s Club representative and site coordinator are to be in 3. Winner will be the heaviest pumpkin or squash by weight. Cumberland, ME 04021 12. Additional rules may be listed under specific classes.
charge of the gathering of registration, money, weights, measurements, and other 4. All fruit entered shall be grown within the borders of the State of Maine to be
information deemed necessary. All decisions made by the Cumberland Farmer’s eligible for premiums. The Cumberland Farmers Club and its officially sanctioned Entry forms available in the back of this book, or online.
Club are final. site shall not be held liable for compensation, loss, damage, or injury to any Pre-entry forms are due by August 22, 2021. MAINE AG DAY
4. Site coordinators, growers, and the Cumberland Farmer’s Club representatives, person, exhibit, or personal property. All premiums are not guaranteed. Money Or: Bring items to exhibition hall on dates and times noted below. Monday, September 27, 2021, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
and site representatives are to work as a team to ensure each site is as payouts will be contingent upon receipt of sponsorship amounts received. Come explore Maine agriculture through a Cumberland Fair scavenger
accommodating to the growers, site, and Cumberland Farmer’s Club as possible, WHEN TO BRING ITEMS FOR ENTRY hunt and educational displays throughout the fairgrounds. Check out
upholding the values of fair competition. NOTE: Pre-entry (see above) due by August 22, 2021. All others will be all the FUN FAIR FACTS posted throughout the Exhibition Hall! This
5. The Cumberland Farmer’s Club Giant Pumpkin/Squash weigh- PREMIUMS/PRIZES: required to complete forms when bringing items for entry. event is designed for school field trips and homeschoolers, K-6th grade.
offs are open to anyone wishing to participate without prejudice. All 15.001 Giant Pumpkin – Adult See admission policy. For more information contact: Carolyn Small,
growers must comply with all rules and regulations set forth at the 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
weigh-off site they wish to participate in. Any rules the Cumberland $500 $350 $200 $100 $100 $100 $50 $50 $50 $50 Canned Goods, Art, Crafts & Hobbies, Seasonal Crafts, Photography, 273 Tuttle Road, Cumberland, ME 04021 (207) 415-4589 (c), e-mail:
Farmer’s Club wishes to have must be fair and impartial for all growers. Handspun Fibers, Needlework, Penny Rug Designs, Tin Pedlar Hooked csmall1943@maine.rr.com
6. The above-mentioned representatives will also assume responsibility of ensuring Rugs, Scarecrows, Decorated Pumpkins
the integrity of the fruits and that scales have been calibrated by a recognized Prizes also given for: (NEW!) Monday, September 20, 2021 11am – 7pm FOOD CONTESTS
weights and measurement business or government prior to the weigh-off. Most Beautiful Pumpkin - Adult $40.00 (NEW!) Tuesday, September 21, 2021 11am – 7pm
Ugliest Pumpkin - Adult $40.00 (NEW!)Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 6 pm – 9 pm MAINE OLD FASHIONED TWO CRUST APPLE PIE
Fruits and Growers (NEW!)Thursday, September 23, 2021, 6 pm – 9 pm BAKING CONTEST
NO ENTRIES TAKEN ON FRIDAY. IT WILL BE RESERVED FOR Sponsored by Cumberland Farmer’s Club
1. The entry must be grown, cared for from seed to harvest, and exhibited by 15.002 Giant Pumpkin - Children under 15
the grower. In case of an emergency the site coordinator, grower representative, 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th JUDGING Judging will be done the Thursday after the fair starts, and winners will be
and site representative will make a decision on the validity of the excuse. $250 $150 $75 $50 $50 $50 $25 $25 $25 $25 announced when the tallying is complete.
2. Number of entries shall be limited to the following in the name of fairness: Baked Goods, Baking Contests (except Apple Pie contest) Dairy, Plants &
Giant Pumpkins – Adult: One entry per family. Giant Squash – Adult: One entry Flowers, Fruits & Vegetables PREMIUMS: (class number listed in below section only)
per family. Giant Pumpkins – Child (ages 8-15): One entry per child; limit 3 Prize also given for: Saturday, September 25, 2021, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 1st 2nd 3rd
children per family. Giant Squash – Child (ages 8-15): One entry per child; limit Most Beautiful Pumpkin - Child $25.00 $100 $60 $40
3. children per family. Jack-O-Lanterns – Adult: One entry per family. Jack-O- State of Maine Apple Pie Contest 14.001 Two Crust Apple Pie Contest – Adult (16 & over)
Lanterns – Child (under 15): One entry per child; limit 3 children per family. Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
3. Judges for a weigh-off will consist of the club/grower representative, 15.003 Giant Squash - Adult
site coordinator, and site representative, or 2 experienced growers. The 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Thursday, September 30, 2021, 8:30 am – 10:30 am PREMIUMS: (class number listed in below section only)
two judges for the growers will be appointed by the Cumberland Farmers $200 $125 $75 $40 $40 $40 $20 $20 $20 $20 1st 2nd 3rd
Club representatives. If any judge has an entry that is in question or Groups – Large Exhibits, Garden Clubs, Grange Exhibits, Extension $50 $30 $20
cannot be present the day of the weigh-off, they will be excused from Services, Scout Troops, and Special Displays 14.002 Two Crust Apple Pie Contest – Child (15 & under)
the judge’s panel and another grower will be appointed in their place. 15.004 Giant Squash - Children under 15 All group exhibits must be completed for judging by Thursday,
4. All specimens must be weighed on a certified scale. A certified scale is one that 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th September 23, 2021, 9:00 pm. Please note: All the following rules must be followed by Adult and Youth,
has been inspected and certified by a Federal Governmental Agency and must have $75 $50 $30 $20 $20 $20 $15 $15 $15 $15 or entry will be disqualified.
a current certification sticker attached to the scale. Scales that have been certified by ITEM PICK UP 1. Pies may be made in any pie pan. Pan will not be returned.
a local government agency for commercial purposes are also acceptable scales. All Exhibits to be removed, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, 9 am – 12 pm. 2. All pies MUST be accompanied by the recipe printed on a 4”x6” card.
5. No foreign material (i.e. fungicides, caulking, skin additives, etc.) will be 15.005 Old-Fashioned Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin - Adult
permitted in the weighing of any fruit. Vines must be trimmed to within one 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES TO BE REMOVED FROM THE HALL If this is not provided, the pie will be disqualified.
inch of the stem of the fruit. The judges have the right to inspect any and $30 $25 $20 $15 $10.00 BEFORE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2021. If removed earlier or without 3. Only the first 50 pies will be accepted because of limited time for
all fruit before weights and measurements become official. Refusal of any Superintendent present, no premium will be paid. For items that cannot judging.
inspection to any entry will cause the entry to be classified “exhibition” only. be removed on the scheduled date, contact Carolyn Small before Sunday, 4. Only traditional old-fashioned, two-crust apple pies will be accepted.
6. The specimen must be sound, healthy, and undamaged. Entries must 15.006 Old-Fashioned Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin – Children under 15 October 3, 2021. If items are not removed by that date, they will become Any others will not be accepted.
be free of rot, holes or cracks through to the cavity and serious soft spots. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th the property of the Cumberland Farmers’ Club and disposed of. The ribbon 5. Pies must be at room temperature at the time of judging.
A. If a soft spot is superficial and does not go through to $25 $20 $15 $12 $10.00 * and premium will be forfeited. 6. Winners of the apple pie contest at other fairs are not eligible to enter
the cavity of the fruit, it will be judged as an official entry. at the Cumberland Fair.
B. The judges reserve the right to prove cracks, holes, and to dig
out soft spots to judge a fruit official or not. Before the judges can PARKING 7. The pie entries will be sold either as a whole pie or by the slice in
execute any of the previous, they must have the grower present. A $250 bonus, sponsored by the Cumberland Fair, will be awarded for a new fair Parking is available across the street from the Fairgrounds for exhibitors. the Exhibition Hall on Thursday after the contest. All proceeds will be
7. Any fruit that has been weighed at a previous weigh-off, be it a GPC or record in the Giant Pumpkin class over 1130 lbs. at the Cumberland Fair. The During the time that entries are being brought into the Exhibition Hall, donated to the Make A Wish Foundation.
independent event, will not be considered for prize money and shall be classified qualifying pumpkin must be grown in the State of Maine. In the event of 2 or more DO NOT PARK ON THE FAIRGROUNDS. 8. Top two adult winners must enter the State of Maine Apple Pie
Exhibition at the Cumberland Fair Weigh-off. pumpkins weighing more than 1130 lbs., the heaviest pumpkin will be awarded the NO PETS ARE ALLOWED IN THE EXHIBITION HALL AT ANY Contest in October. Specific dates, times and location will be provided to
8. All entries, except Jack-O-Lanterns, must arrive on a bonus. *A $150 bonus, sponsored by the Cumberland Fair, will be awarded for a TIME. the winners. Winner of the State of Maine Contest is eligible to compete
pallet for ease of handling by Cumberland Fair personnel. new fair record in the Giant Squash class over 1130 lbs. at the Cumberland Fair. in the New England Apple Pie Contest in Massachusetts.
9. Giant pumpkin/squash must weigh at least 100 pounds to enter. The qualifying squash must be grown in the State of Maine. In the event of 2 or
10. All entries must stay on the fairgrounds for the entire duration of the fair. more squash weighing more than 1130 lbs., the heaviest squash will be awarded the GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS Score Card:
11. Fruit will be accepted at designated gate only from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on bonus. 1. Only ONE entry in each class/contest by an exhibitor will be accepted, Overall appearance: 30 pts
Sunday, September 26 including “All Other” categories, unless otherwise specified. Crust (flavor, texture, odor) 30 pts
12. Fruit will be weighed beginning at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, September 26. 2. No article may be exhibited a second time. Filling (flavor, consistency) 30 pts
13. Jack-O-Lanterns may be moved to inside the Exhibition Hall after weigh-off. 3. Articles must have been finished, grown or raised the same year they are Ease in preparation/clarity of the recipe 10 pts
exhibited. EXCEPTION 2021 ONLY – prior year will be accepted. TOTAL: 100 pts
4.Articles must be made by the person under whose name they are
exhibited.
16 w w w . c u m b e r l a n d f a i r . c o m w w w . c u m b e r l a n d f a i r . c o m 1MAINE WILD BLUEBERRY CONTEST PREMIUMS: (by class numbers listed in below section only)
Sponsored by the Maine Wild Blueberry Commission and Cumberland 1st 2nd 3rd
Farmer’s Club $50.00 $25.00 $15.00
Rules and Regulations
1. All entries must be removed from baking pan before entering. 14.201 Bakewell Cream Biscuit Contest (Adult, 16 & over)
2. Entrants must use the recipes below. Ingredients for Bakewell Biscuits:
3. Only one entry per person. 4 cups flour
4. Enter 3 muffins 4 teaspoons Bakewell Cream*
PREMIUMS: (class number listed in below section only) 2 teaspoons baking soda
1st 2nd 3rd 1 teaspoon salt
$50.00 $25.00 $15.00 ½ cup (8 tablespoons) cold butter
1½ cups cold milk
14.103 Maine Wild Blueberry Muffin Contest (Adult, 16 & over) *NOT Bakewell Cream Baking Powder; only plain Bakewell Cream
INGREDIENTS: Instructions :
2 C flour Preheat the oven to 475°. Lightly grease a baking sheet, or line with
1/3 C sugar parchment. Whisk the dry ingredients together in a bowl. Work in the
1/4 C light brown sugar butter till the mixture is crumbly; some larger, pea-sized pieces of butter
2 tsp baking powder may remain intact. Add the milk, stirring till everything is moistened.
3/4 tsp salt Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface (a silicone mat works well)
3/4 C whole or low-fat milk and fold it over once or twice. Pat it into a ¾”-Thick Square, rectangle,
2 eggs or circle. Cut the biscuits with a round or square cutter. Place them on
5 TBSP melted butter the prepared baking sheet. Brush their tops with milk or melted butter, if
1 C (1/2 pint) wild Maine blueberries desired. Bake for 5 minutes, then turn off the oven. Leave in the oven for
INSTRUCTIONS: an additional 5 to 10 minutes, till they are golden brown. Yield: about 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 12 cup muffin tin. Measure flour, ½ dozen big (2 1/2”) biscuits, or about 32 smaller (1 1/2”) biscuits.
sugar, brown sugar, baking powder and salt into bowl. Mix. Whisk milk, PREMIUMS: (by class numbers listed in below section only)
eggs, and butter in small bowl. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture and 1st 2nd 3rd
gently stir until dry ingredients are just moistened. (Do not overmix!) Fold $30.00 $20.00 $10.00
in the blueberries. Spoon the batter into the muffin tins. Bake until golden
brown and springy to the touch, 18-22 minutes (or 15 in convection oven). 14.203 Bakewell Cream Sugar Cookies (Youth, 15 & under)
Cool 5 minutes before removing from tins. Yield: 12 muffins Sponsored by Bakewell Cream and the Cumberland Farmers’ Club
PREMIUMS: (class number listed in below section only) Rules and Regulations
1st 2nd 3rd 1. Use cookie recipe listed below using Bakewell Cream.
$30.00 $20.00 $10.00 2. Enter 6 cookies
3. Exhibitor must bring in a UPC label from Bakewell Cream or an
14.104 Maine Blueberry Drop Cookies contest (Youth, 15 & under) empty Bakewell can.
Ingredients: Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder 5 tbsps. Shortening
½ teaspoon salt 2 eggs
½ cup shortening 2 tbsps. milk
¼ cup milk ½ teaspoon salt
1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup white sugar 2¼ cups flour
1 teaspoon almond extract 1 ½ tsps. Bakewell Cream
1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest ½ tsp. baking soda
1 cup wild Maine blueberries Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream shortening and sugar, beat in
Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar, egg milk, eggs, add vanilla and milk. Sift together dry ingredients and add to wet
almond extract, and lemon zest. Mix well after addition of each ingredient. mixture. On floured board, roll and cut cookies ½ inch thick, sprinkle
Combine flour, baking powder and salt. And blend into the sugar mixture. with sugar. Bake for 10 minutes.
Fold in blueberries. Cover and chill for 4 hours. Preheat oven to 375 F. KING ARTHUR FLOUR CONTESTS
Drop dough by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheets, about 1 ½ inches Sponsored by King Arthur Flour
apart. Bake 12-15 minutes. Let cookies cool on cookie sheets for a few Prize will be coupons for a bag of King Arthur Flour
minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Rules and Regulations are for both contests:
1. All entrants must bring in a King Arthur Flour UPC label with their
BAKEWELL CREAM BAKING CONTESTS entry.
Bakewell Cream is a variety of baking powder developed by Bangor, 2. Use the recipes listed.
Maine chemist Byron H. Smith in response to a shortage of cream of 3. Enter three (3) muffins for muffin contest.
tartar in the U.S. during World War II. It is sold throughout the U.S. but
is most popular in the state of Maine. The current manufacturer, the New 14.312 King Arthur Muffins (Adult, 16 & over)
England Cupboard, is the successor to Byron Smith’s original company. Ingredients:
Their Bakewell-related products include the original baking powder 1/2 cup raisins or craisins
in several varieties and a biscuit mix, all sold through several channels 2 cups King Arthur White Whole Wheat Flour, Premium Whole Wheat
under the “Bakewell Cream” label. All varieties include acid sodium Flour, or Gluten-Free Measure Flour
pyrophosphate, which was Byron Smith’s original unique ingredient; those 1 cup brown sugar
sold as “baking powder” also include sodium bicarbonate. 2 teaspoons baking soda
Sponsored by Bakewell Cream and the Cumberland Farmers’ Club 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Rules and Regulations 1/2 teaspoon salt
1. Use biscuit recipe listed below using Bakewell Cream 2 cups peeled and grated carrots
2.Enter 3 biscuits 1 large tart apple, peeled, cored, and grated (or leave the peel on; your
3. Exhibitor must bring in a UPC label from Bakewell Cream or an choice)
empty Bakewell can. 1/2 cup shredded coconut, sweetened or unsweetened
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 w w w . c u m b e r l a n d f a i r . c o m3. Judging will be done according to Maine State Grange rules and by 4. Natural materials that disintegrate during the week must be replaced 3 large eggs Preheat oven to 350F. Thoroughly mix together dry ingredients. Cream
Maine State Grange appointed judges. by exhibitor. 2/3 cup vegetable oil the butter, then beat in the syrup, lemon zest, and egg. Stir in the dry
PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) 5. SCARECROW MUST BE FREESTANDING AND ABLE TO BE 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ingredients, then the oatmeal. Drop by teaspoonful on a lightly greased
Place 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th MOVED EASILY. 1/4 cup orange juice baking sheet and spread flat with a knife. Bake for about 10 minutes, or
$250 $230 $210 $190 $170 scarecrow exhibits are to be completed and ready for judging by 9:00PM, Instructions: until edges are well browned. Cool on wire racks. Centers will be soft and
13.401 Grange Exhibit Thursday , September 23, 2021 Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin, or line it with cakey, while edges will be crisp. Makes about 3 dozen.
PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) papers and spray the insides of the papers. In a small bowl, cover the raisins
EXTENSION EXHIBITS 1st - $50 gift certificate from Skillin’s Greenhouse, Cumberland + $25 (or craisins) with hot water, and set them aside to soak while you assemble the 14.404 Maine Maple Apple Muffins (Youth, 15 & under)
Rules & Regulations from Cumberland Farmers’ Club rest of the recipe. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, Rules and Regulations
1. Each club shall have a 4ft space, not to exceed 12” backdrop. 2nd - $25 gift certificate from Estabrook’s, Yarmouth + $20 from spices, and salt. Stir in the carrots, apple, coconut, and nuts. In a separate 1. Entrant must use the recipe listed below.
2. All exhibits should be made by members of the group. Cumberland Farmers’ Club bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, vanilla, and orange juice. Add to the flour 2. No substitutions or alterations to this recipe will be allowed.
3. No part of the display should interfere with another display. Cumberland 3rd -$25 gift certificate from Broadway Gardens, South Portland + $15 mixture and stir until evenly moistened. Drain the raisins (craisins) and stir 3.Enter 3 muffins.
County Extension Homemakers county display will be judged separately from from Cumberland Farmers’ Club them in. Divide the batter among the wells of the prepared pan (they will be 4. Entries must be removed from baking pans before entering.
local group (club) displays. Groups should decide before June CCEH Advisory 4th through 10th - $10.00 from Cumberland Farmers’ Club full almost to the top; that’s OK). Bake the muffins for 25 to 28 minutes, Ingredients:
Board meeting if they wish to display at the Fair so that display areas can be 16.010 Scarecrow Contest until they’re nicely domed, and a cake tester inserted in the center of one 2 cups flour, sifted
reserved by CCEH co-chairs. Exhibits are to be completed and ready for judging of the inner muffins comes out clean. Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 4 tsps. Baking powder
by 9PM, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. CELEBRATING MAINE’S BICENTENNIAL BANNER minutes in their pan on a rack, then turn out of pans to finish cooling. Wrap ½ tsp. salt
Score Card CONTESTS (2021 Special Category) any leftovers airtight, and store at room temperature for several days: freeze for 1 egg (slightly beaten)
Tie in of the exhibit with extension work 30 points RULES: longer storage. ½ cup milk
Education 30 points 1. Entry must be your own design. Yield: 12 muffins. ½ cup Maine maple syrup
Originality 20 points 2. Entry must portray representations relative to the State of Maine ¼ cup vegetable oil
Sign and labels 10 points 3. Entry must be no smaller than three feet wide, two-and one-half feet 14.313 King Arthur Snickerdoodles (Youth aged 15 & under) 1 ½ cups chopped apples
Eye appeal & neatness 10 points high, and no larger than three- and one-half feet wide and three feet high. All prizes will be items selected and provided by King Arthur Flour. Instructions
TOTAL 100 POINTS 4. Entry must have a sleeve attached at the back Enter 6 Cookies Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sift dry ingredients together in large bowl.
5. Entry must be accompanied with a dowel so that it may be hung for Ingredients Combine egg, milk, Maine maple syrup and oil. Add apples and wet
2021 Theme: Extension Homemakers Celebrating 70 Plus Years display 1 cup vegetable shortening ingredients to dry mixture, and mix gently. (Do not overmix!) Spoon into
PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) 6. Entry must display the years 1820 and 2020 1 1/2 cups sugar greased muffin tins. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Remove from the oven, let
Place 1st 2nd 3rd All Other 7. The winner shall immediately become the possession of the 2 large eggs cool for 5 minutes in their pan on a rack, then turn out of pans to finish
$85.00 $65.00 $55.00 $25.00 Cumberland Farmers Club. All entrants shall sign a waiver at the time of 1 teaspoon vanilla extract cooling.
13.501 Extension Exhibit entry so stating. 2 teaspoons cream of tartar*
8. If a first-place entry is not found, none will be issued. 1 teaspoon baking soda* ONE PIE PUMPKIN BAKING CONTESTS
SCOUT TROOPS 9. Entries for the competition shall arrive on the same date as all other 1/2 teaspoon salt Sponsored by the One Pie Pumpkin Company and the Cumberland
Rules & Regulations needlework. 2 3/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Farmer’s Club
1. Each group shall have a 4ft space, not to exceed 12” backdrop. PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) cinnamon-sugar
2. All exhibits must be made by members of the troop, show activities of BEST IN SHOW - $200.00 Instructions 14.601 One Pie Pumpkin Bread Contest (Adult, 16 & over)
that troop and relate to scout work. 2020.01 Hooked rug banner Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease (or line with parchment) two baking Rules and Regulations:
Score Card 2020.02 Quilted banner sheets. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat together the shortening and sugar 1. Enter 1 loaf
Tie in of the exhibit with scout work 40 points until smooth, then beat in the eggs, again beating until smooth. The mixture 2. Exhibitor must bring in a UPC label from One Pie Pumpkin puree
Workmanship 30 points WE THANK THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITION HALL SPONSORS will become lighter, and lighter-colored, as you beat; this is the result of air One Pie Pumpkin will provide cans of One Pie Pumpkin as an extra
Variety 10 points AT CUMBERLAND COUNTY FAIR: being absorbed. Beat in the vanilla, cream of tartar, baking soda (or baking prize.
Eye appeal & neatness 10 points Bakewell Cream powder, in place of the cream of tartar and soda), and salt, then add the flour, PREMIUMS: (by class numbers listed in below section only)
Sign and labels 10 points Broadway Gardens, South Portland mixing slowly until combined. Place about 1/2 cup cinnamon-sugar in an 8” 1st 2nd 3rd
TOTAL 100 POINTS Cook’s Ace Hardware, Gray or 9” round cake pan. Drop the soft dough by tablespoonsful into the pan $25.00 $20.00 $15.00
PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) Estabrook Greenhouses, Yarmouth with the sugar, about 6 to 8 balls at a time. Gently shake the pan to coat the Ingredients:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th All Others Hancock Lumber, Yarmouth dough balls with sugar. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 3 cups all-purpose flour
$55 $45 $35 $25 $20 $15 King Arthur Flour, Vermont about 1 1/2” between them. Using the bottom of a glass, flatten each cookie 2 cups sugar
13.601 Scout Troop Exhibit Maine Wild Blueberry Commission, Orono until it’s about 1/2” thick. Repeat until you have used up all the dough. Bake 2 tsps. baking soda
One Pie Pumpkin the snickerdoodles for 11 to 12 minutes, reversing the position of the pans (top 1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
FRUIT & VEGETABLE CONTESTS Portland Camera Club, South Portland to bottom, and back to front) midway through. Remove the cookies from the 1 tsp. salt
PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) Skillin’s Greenhouses, West Cumberland oven once they are set and just starting to turn golden. Transfer them to a rack ½ tsp. double-acting baking powder
Place 1st 2nd 3rd Southern Maine Maple Sugar Makers Association to cool completely. 1 15 oz. can of ONE PIE PUMPKIN
$11.00 $9.00 $7.00 Yield: about 40 cookies 2/3 cup vegetable oil
16.001 Largest ear of corn 3 eggs, slightly beaten
16.002 Largest sunflower bloom MAINE MAPLE BAKING CONTESTS Instructions: Best results if this recipe is baked one day ahead. Preheat
16.003 Tallest sunflower If for any unavoidable reason, the society cannot meet its obligations, the Sponsored by the Southern Maine Maple Sugar Makers Association. oven 375 F. Grease 2 9”x5” loaf pans. Mix dry ingredients thoroughly,
exhibitor must accept a discount on their premiums pro-rata with any First, Second and Third winners for both Adult and Youth will receive a then add the rest. Mix until just blended, then pour into pans. Bake about
DECORATED PUMPKINS such losses. In making your entry, you accept this as part of your terms of gift basket from the Southern Maine Maple Sugar Makers Association 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Clean in pans on
PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) exhibit or display. Rules and Regulations wire racks for 10 minutes, then remove the loaves and cool completely on
Place 1st 2nd 3rd By entering the 2021 Cumberland County Fair, you agree to comply 1. Entrant must use the recipes listed below. racks.
$8.00 $6.00 $4.00 with all State, Federal, Local or Organization mandated guidelines for 2. No substitutions or alterations to this recipe will be allowed.
16.004 Decorated pumpkin, ages 4-6 COVID-19 Safety and/or other mandates which may be in place at 3. Enter 6 cookies. 14.602 One Pie Pumpkin Cookies Contest (Youth, 15 & under)
16.005 Decorated pumpkin, ages 7-10 the time of the event, including wearing of face coverings and social 4. Entries must be removed from baking pans before entering. Rules and Regulations:
16.006 Decorated pumpkin, ages 11-13 distancing. Participants acknowledge that the Fair brings some risk and 1.Use the recipe listed below using One Pie pumpkin puree.
16.007 Decorated pumpkin, ages 14-17 do hereby assume responsibility for their own well-being as well as that 14.403 Maine Maple Oatmeal Cookies (Adult, 16 & over) 2.Enter 6 cookies.
16.008 Decorated pumpkin, ages 18 + of any person whom they are guardian of/responsible for. Entrance Ingredients 3.Exhibitor must bring in a UPC label from One Pie Pumpkin puree can.
provides implied consent to accept the risk of being exposed to, 6 Tbsps. butter PREMIUMS: (by class numbers listed in below section only)
SCARECROW CONTEST contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19, and consent to hold harmless ½ cup Maine maple syrup 1st 2nd 3rd
Sponsored by Skillin’s Greenhouse of Cumberland, Estabrook’s of and release Cumberland Farmer’s Club (CFC) or any other sponsoring 1 tsp. lemon zest $20.00 $15.00 $10.00
Yarmouth, Broadway Gardens of South Portland, and the Cumberland organization(s) and all their subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, 1 egg Ingredients:
Farmers’ Club. licensees, representatives and successors (“Released Parties”) from any and 1 cup minus 2 Tbsp. flour 1 cup butter, room temperature
Rules & Regulations all losses, causes of action, liabilities, expenses and claims for damages. ¼ tsp. salt ½ cup sugar
1. Scarecrow must be made with at least 75% natural materials. ½ tsp. baking soda ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
2. Scarecrow must not cover more than 3 sq. ft. of floor space. ½ cup rolled oats 1 cup ONE PIE PUMPKIN
3. Scarecrow must not be more than 6 ft. in height. Instructions 1 egg
14 w w w . c u m b e r l a n d f a i r . c o m w w w . c u m b e r l a n d f a i r . c o m 31 tsp. vanilla 1.403 Sponge cake, unfrosted 10.903 Decorated sweatshirt 11.602 Napkins - Summer (4)
2 cups flour 1.404 Angel Food cake, unfrosted 10.910 Padded photo album 11.603 Napkins - Fall (4)
1 tsp. baking soda 1.405 Chiffon cake, unfrosted 10.911 Padded picture frame 11.604 Napkins - Winter (4)
1 tsp. baking powder 1.406 Marble cake 10.912 Decorated picture frame 11.701 Seasonal angels - Spring
1 tsp. cinnamon 1.407 Gingerbread cake 10.913 Plastic canvas craft 11.702 Seasonal angels - Summer
1 tsp. ground nutmeg 1.408 Carrot cake 11.703 Seasonal angels - Fall
¼ tsp salt 1.409 Raised coffee cake YOUTH ONLY (Ages 15 & under) 11.704 Seasonal angels – Winter
Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, cream 1.410 Coffee cake, (quick) PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) 11.801 Valentine decoration
together butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in ONE PIE 1.411 Cake – other not listed above, please describe Place 1st 2nd 3rd 11.802 Easter decoration
PUMPKIN, egg, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, stir together dry ingredients. $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 11.803 4th of July decoration
Slowly mix dry mixture into butter/sugar mix. Drop by tablespoonful 3 inches Decorated Cake 10.920 Sand Art 11.804 Halloween decoration
apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown around PREMIUMS: 1st 2nd 3rd 10.921 Weaving 11.805 Thanksgiving decoration
the edges. Remove from oven and transfer to racks to cool. $14.00 $12.00 $10.00 10.922 Art 11.951 All other, seasonal, please describe
1.412 Decorated cake, (nonprofessional) 10.923 Hobby Collection – collection of 6-12 items
PICKLE CONTEST 10.924 Lego craft – no larger than 10” high by 10” wide by 10” long LARGE EXHIBITS & SPECIAL DISPLAYS
Sponsored by the Cumberland Farmers Club Cupcakes/ Whoopie Pies/ Dessert Bars/Cookies 10.925 Plastic canvas craft Please reserve space by September 15 with Carolyn Small at (207) 415-
Rules and Regulations: PREMIUMS: (by class numbers listed in below section only) 10.926 Youth Woodworking (BEST of SHOW will also receive $25.00 gift 4589. All exhibits and displays must be completed and ready for judging
1.Use your own recipe. 1st 2nd 3rd certificate from Hancock Lumber) by 9:00PM, Thursday, September 23, 2021.
2.All entries MUST be accompanied by the recipe printed on a 4”x 6” card. If $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 10.950 All other, not listed above, please describe Rules & Regulations
this is not provided, the entry will be disqualified. 1.501 Cupcakes (3) 1. Each exhibit for each special group will have a 4ft or 6ft space, not to
PREMIUMS: (by class numbers listed in below section only) 1.502 Cupcakes - Gluten Free (3) SEASONAL CRAFTS exceed 12” over back-drop.
1st 2nd 3rd 1.520 Whoopie Pies - Chocolate (3) Christmas Stockings 2. All exhibits should be made by the members of the group.
$35.00 $25.00 $15.00 1.521 Whoopie Pies - Pumpkin (3) PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) 3. A sign should be part of the display.
14.701 Bread & Butter Pickles 1.522 Whoopie Pies - Gingerbread (3) Place 1st 2nd 3rd 4. No part of the display should interfere with another display.
14.702 Sour Pickles 1.523 Whoopie Pies - Maple (3) $10.00 $8.00 $5.00 5. Labeling various items in your display adds to the educational value of
14.703 Dill Pickles 1.524 Whoopie Pies, Other, not listed above 11.001 Christmas stocking, knitted your exhibit.
14.704 Dilly Beans 1.550 Blondies (3) 11.002 Christmas stocking, crocheted Score card
1.551 Lemon Squares (3) 11.003 Christmas stocking, cross stitch Eye Appeal 40 points
BAKED GOODS AND DAIRY PRODUCTS 1.552 Hermits (3) 11.004 Christmas stocking, crewel embroidery Originality 30 points
1. Please exhibit only items listed. 1.553 Congo Bars (3) 11.005 Christmas stocking, patchwork quilt Education 10 points
2. Use of commercial mixes is prohibited. 1.554 Other, not listed above, please describe (3) 11.006 Christmas stocking, appliquéd Variety 10 points
3. ALL baked goods, except pies, must be removed from baking pans. 1.601 Cookies - Molasses (3) 11.007 Christmas stocking, all other Signs & labels 10 points
1.602 Cookies - Sugar (3) TOTAL 100 points
Breads/ Rolls/ Biscuits/ Muffins 1.603 Cookies - Filled (3) Seasonal Wall Hangings
BEST OF SHOW prize of $30 and a cut glass beverage mug will be given 1.604 Cookies - Oatmeal (3) PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed)
for one entry from categories 1.101-1.104 1.605 Cookies - Chocolate Chip (3) Place 1st 2nd 3rd Place 1st 2nd 3rd All Other
PREMIUMS: (by class numbers listed in below section only) 1.606 Cookies - Peanut butter (3) $15.00 $10.00 $5.00 $55.00 $45.00 $35.00 $25.00
1st 2nd 3rd 1.607 Cookies - Gluten Free (3) 11.101 Seasonal wall hanging, knitted 13.001 Senior Center, Assisted Living Center, Nursing Home
$6.00 $5.00 $4.00 1.608 Cookies - Other, not listed above, please describe (3) 11.102 Seasonal wall hanging, crocheted 13.002 School Group
1.101 Loaf of white bread, raised Desserts/ Candy/ Fudge 11.103 Seasonal wall hanging, cross stitch 13.003 Home-School Group
1.102 Loaf of dark bread, raised PREMIUMS: (by class numbers listed in below section only) 11.104 Seasonal wall hanging, crewel embroidery 13.004 Preschool group
1.103 Loaf of novelty bread, raised 1st 2nd 3rd 11.105 Seasonal wall hanging, patchwork quilt 13.005 Daycare
1.104 Loaf of raised bread, gluten free $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 11.106 Seasonal wall hanging, appliqued 13.006 Other Large Group
1.105 Loaf of bread, other, please describe 1.710 Brownies (3) 11.107 Seasonal wall hanging, wooden 13.007 Community Group
1.106 Loaf of quick bread 1.720 Cream Roll (3) 11.108 Seasonal wall hanging, all other 13.008 Youth group other than Scout
1.107 Brown bread 1.730 Cream Puff (3) Farm & Family Exhibits
1.120 White raised rolls, any shape (3) 1.740 Decorated Gingerbread house Christmas Tree Ornaments/Seasonal Door Decorations/Seasonal PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed)
1.121 Dark raised rolls, any shape (3) 1.750 Donuts (3) Placemats/Seasonal Centerpieces/Seasonal Tablecloths/Seasonal Napkins/ Place 1st 2nd 3rd All Other
1.130 Biscuits 1.760 Éclair - Chocolate Frosted with Bavarian Cream (3) Angels/Other Holiday or Seasonal Decorations $85.00 $75.00 $65.00 $25.00
1.201 Muffins - Blueberry (3) 1.761 Éclair – Other, not listed above PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) 13.101 Large exhibit, Farm or Neighborhood
1.202 Muffins - Pumpkin (3) 1.801 Candy, 1 kind, 1/2 pound Place 1st 2nd 3rd 13.102 Large exhibit, Family
1.203 Muffins - Cornmeal (3) 1.802 Assorted candies, 5 kinds, 1/2 pound $5.00 $3.00 $2.00 13.103 Large exhibit, Maine Vegetable Growers Assoc.
1.204 Muffins - Apple (3) 1.803 Peanut Brittle 1/2 lb. 11.010 Christmas tree ornament (1) 13.201 General apple exhibit
1.205 Muffins - Chocolate Chip (3) 1.804 Other, not listed above, please describe 11.011 Christmas tree ornament (1)
1.206 Muffins - Banana (3) 1.810 Fudge - Chocolate, 1/2 pound 11.012 Tree Top decoration GARDEN CLUBS
1.207 Muffins - Cranberry (3) 1.811 Fudge - Peanut Butter, 1/2 pound 11.013 Christmas tree skirt Garden Clubs will be provided a 6ft. space.
1.208 Muffins - Gluten Free (3) please describe 1.812 Fudge - Other, not listed above, please describe, 1/2 pound 11.201 Spring door decoration Theme: IN CELEBRATION OF MAINE’S BICENTENNIAL:
1.209 Muffins – Other, not listed above (3) - Please describe 11.202 Summer Door decoration M Maine
HOMEMADE/HOME GROWN FOOD 11.203 Fall Door decoration A Agriculture
Pie/ Cakes PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) 11.204 Winter Door decoration I Is
PREMIUMS: (by class numbers listed in below section only) 1st 2nd 3rd 11.301 Placemats - Spring, set of 4 N Notably
1st 2nd 3rd $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 11.302 Placemats - Summer, set of 4 E Excellent
$6.00 $5.00 $4.00 11.303 Placemats - Fall, set of 4 PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed)
1.301 Apple Pie Granola & Dried Fruit 11.304 Placemats - Winter, set of 4 Place 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
1.302 Mince Pie Entries other than bars enter 2 cups in resealable bag 11.401 Centerpiece - Spring, dimensional, not over 18” in height - $100.00 $75.00 $65.00 $55.00
1.303 Lattice top cherry pie 1.901 Granola bars (3) Spring 13.301 Garden Club
1.304 Pumpkin pie 1.902 Granola – loose 11.402 Centerpiece - Summer, dimensional, not over 18” in height
1.305 Squash pie 1.903 Dried apples 11.403 Centerpiece - Fall, dimensional, not over 18” in height GRANGE EXHIBITS
1.306 Pecan pie 1.904 Dried bananas 11.404 Centerpiece - Winter, dimensional, not over 18” in height Rules & Regulations
1.307 Blueberry 1.905 Dried grapes 11.501 Tablecloth - Spring 1. Grange exhibits are to be completed and ready for judging by 9:00PM,
1.308 Peach 1.906 Dried beans 11.502 Tablecloth - Summer Thursday , September 23, 2021.
1.309 Other kind of pie not listed above, describe 1.907 Dried sweet potatoes 11.503 Tablecloth - Fall 2. Only perishables will be accepted on Saturday, September 26, 2021
1.401 Plain cake, frosted, 8x8” square or round 1.908 Dried peaches 11.504 Tablecloth - Winter from 9:00AM to 11:00 AM
1.402 Chocolate cake, frosted, 8x8” square or round 1.910 Dried apricots 11.601 Napkins - Spring (4)
4 w w w . c u m b e r l a n d f a i r . c o m w w w . c u m b e r l a n d f a i r . c o m 1310.101 Woodworking, single, furniture 10.504 Handmade jewelry, brooch 3.102 Collection of pickles and relishes, 6 varieties
10.102 Woodworking, single, baby furniture 10.505 Handmade jewelry, anklet Eggs, Honey, Maple Syrup 3.103 Collection of jams, jellies, and marmalades, 6 kinds
10.103 Woodworking, single, doll furniture 10.506 Handmade jewelry, ring 1.920 Hens eggs white – 1 dozen
10.104 Woodworking, single, cutting board 10.601 Paper Crafts - quilling 1.921 Hens eggs brown – 1 dozen Vegetables – Fruit – Meat
10.105 Woodworking, lawn decoration 10.602 Paper Crafts - origami 1.922 Duck eggs– 1 dozen PREMIUMS: (3.400 - 3.602 Only)
10.106 Woodworking, single, chest 10.603 Paper Crafts - boxes made from paper, plain 1.923 Goose eggs– 1 dozen Place 1st 2nd 3rd
10.107 Woodworking, single, table 10.604 Paper Crafts - boxes made from paper, decorated 1.924 All other, not listed above $5.00 $4.00 $3.00
10.108 Woodworking, single, telephone stand 1.930 Honey, strained, not under 1 pound 3.400 Single jar of vegetables, carrots
10.109 Woodworking, single, plant stand Fly Tying 1.931 Honeycomb – 1 pound 3.401 Single jar of vegetables, beets
10.110 Woodworking, all other not listed above PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) 1.932 Honeycomb – large frame 3.402 Single jar of vegetables, green beans
Place 1st 2nd 3rd 1.933 Beeswax candle 3.403 Single jar of vegetables, tomatoes
Woodworking – finished $10.00 $7.00 $5.00 1.934 All other not listed above, please describe 3.404 Single jar of vegetables, corn
BEST OF SHOW WOODWORKING $30.00 and cut-glass beverage 10.401 Dry - display of no less than 4, no more than 6 1.940 Maple syrup, light – glass container (min. 8 oz., max. 12 oz.) 3.405 Single jar of vegetables, other not listed above
mug classes 10.121-10.131 10.402 Wet - display of no less than 4, no more than 6 1.941 Maple syrup, medium – glass container (min. 8 oz., max. 12 oz.) 3.500 Single jar of fruit, pears
PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) 10.403 Saltwater - display of no less than 4, no more than 6 1.942 Maple syrup, dark – glass container (min. 8 oz., max. 12 oz.) 3.501 Single jar of fruit, peaches
Place 1st 2nd 3rd 10.404 Streamers - display of no less than 4, no more than 6 3.502 Single jar of fruit, applesauce
$15.00 $12.00 $10.00 10.405 Trout - display of no less than 4, no more than 6 CANNED GOODS 3.503 Single jar of fruit, other not listed above
10.121 Woodworking, single, furniture 10.406 Bass - display of no less than 4, no more than 6 1. Jars to be of uniform size and design. 3.600 Single jar of meat, chicken
10.122 Woodworking, single, baby furniture 10.407 Variety - display of no less than 4, no more than 6 2. Jam and jelly should be in jelly glasses and correctly labeled. 3.601 Single jar of meat, beef
10.123 Woodworking, single, doll furniture 10.408 Salmon - display of no less than 4, no more than 6 3. Please do not put cloth covers on jars of canned goods. 3.602 Single jar of meat, other not listed above
10.124 Woodworking, single, cutting board 10.431 Fly Tying, single entry, dry flies 4. Please remove the screw ring.
10.125 Woodworking, lawn decoration 10.432 Fly Tying, single entry, wet flies 5. Items entered by exhibitor cannot be put in two separate categories, FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES
10.126 Woodworking, toy, single 10.433 Fly Tying, single entry, nymphs i.e., vegetables and pickles. Rules & Regulations
10.127 Woodworking, toy, set of 3 10.434 Fly Tying, single entry, streamers ITEMS IN THIS CLASS ARE JUDGED SOLELY ON THE CANNING 1. Follow rules as presented in the fair book and enter the required number per
10.128 Woodworking, single, chest 10.435 Fly Tying, single entry, specialty flies PROCESS. THEY ARE NOT JUDGED BY TASTE. plate of vegetables and fruits.
10.129 Woodworking, single, table Coloring pages 2. Uniformity in size, shape, color, and maturity is particularly important.
10.130 Woodworking, single, telephone stand PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) PREMIUMS: (by class numbers listed in below sections only) 3. Good market size specimens are rated higher than oversized specimens.
10.131 Woodworking, single, plant stand Place 1st 2nd 3rd Place 1st 2nd 3rd 4. Specimens should not be soft & under mature or tough & over mature.
10.132 Woodworking, all other not listed above $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 5. Specimens that have unusual shapes will not be accepted.
Woodcarving 10.670 one single page 6. General condition of entries is a major factor in selecting winners.
BEST OF SHOW WOODCARVING $30.00 and cut-glass beverage mug Jelly - Jam 7. Specimens should be clean of soil, but not scrubbed, and free of blemishes or
classes 10.142 thru 10.146 Coloring Book 3.200 Single jar of jelly, apple damage caused by disease, insects, or mechanical means.
PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) 3.201 Single jar of jelly, grape 8. Label entries by variety to increase the educational value of the exhibit.
Place 1st 2nd 3rd Place 1st 2nd 3rd 3.202 Single jar of jelly, blueberry Judging is done the Monday of the Fair week by the State of Maine Department
$15.00 $12.00 $10.00 $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 3.203 Single jar of jelly, blackberry of Agriculture.
10.142 Woodcarving, Stylized 10.671 one completed book 3.204 Single jar of jelly, apricot PREMIUMS (by class numbers listed in below section only)
10.143 Woodcarving, Humorous 3.205 Single jar of jelly, other not listed above Place 1st 2nd 3rd
10.144 Woodcarving, Painted Scrapbooking/Stamping/Leather/Metal/Baskets/Shell Crafts/Minerals/ 3.300 Single jar of jam, strawberry rhubarb $5.00 $4.00 $3.00
10.145 Woodcarving, Natural Birdhouses/Misc. Crafts 3.301 Single jar of jam, raspberry
10.146 Woodcarving, Stained PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) 3.302 Single jar of jam, strawberry Fruit
Place 1st 2nd 3rd 3.303 Single jar of jam, blueberry 4.000 Cranberries, 1 pint
Stained Glass (Exhibitor must provide stand for items entered unless item is $7.00 $5.00 $3.00 3.304 Single jar of jam, blackberry 4.001 Apples (5) list variety
able to be free standing) 10.611 Scrapbooking, one page 3.305 Single jar of jam, peach 4.002 Blueberries, 1 pint, list variety
PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) 10.612 Scrapbooking, one page 3.306 Single jar of jam, apricot 4.003 Grapes, 1 pound, list variety
Place 1st 2nd 3rd 10.613 Scrapbooking, one page 3.307 Single jar of jam, other not listed above 4.004 Peaches (5) list variety
$10.00 $8.00 $5.00 10.650 Note Cards (4 different notecards) 4.005 Pears (5) list variety
10.150 Stained glass item, small, 1” - 5” 10.651 Greeting Cards - Birthday (4 different cards) Pickles - Relish 4.006 Plums (8) list variety
10.151 Stained glass item, medium, 6” – 11” 10.652 Greeting Cards - Mother’s/Father’s Day (4 different cards) 3.700 Single jar of pickles, dill
10.152 Stained glass item, large, 12” – 18” 10.653 Greeting Cards - Christmas (4 different cards) 3.701 Single jar of pickles, bread & butter Melons
10.654 Greeting Cards - Get Well (4 different cards) 3.702 Single jar of pickles, sour 4.007 Cantaloupe (3), list variety
Decorative Painting/Stenciling/Jewelry/Paper Crafts 10.658 Greeting Cards - Sympathy (4 different cards) 3.703 Single jar of pickles, beets 4.008 Honeydew (3), list variety
PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) 10.659 Greeting Cards - All Other (4 different cards) 3.704 Single jar of pickles, other not listed above 4.009 Watermelon (3), list variety
Place 1st 2nd 3rd 10.710 Leathercraft, Adult size belt 3.800 Single jar of relish, green tomato
$7.00 $5.00 $3.00 10.711 Leathercraft, Child size belt 3.801 Single jar of relish, zucchini Pumpkins
10.201 China Painting 10.712 Leathercraft, Purse or Sack 3.802 Single jar of relish, sweet 4.010 Field pumpkins (3)
10.202 Enamel Work 10.713 Leathercraft, Coasters (4) 3.803 Single jar of relish, piccalilli 4.011 Ornamental pumpkins (3)
10.203 Tole painting 10.714 Leathercraft, Vest 3.804 Single jar of relish, other not listed above 4.012 Sugar pie pumpkins (3)
10.211 Decorative painting on glass 10.715 Leathercraft, Picture frame, no smaller than 3”x5”, no larger than
10.212 Decorative painting on wood 4”x6” Other Canned Goods Squash
10.213 Decorative painting on metal 10.716 Leathercraft, Picture frame, no smaller than 5”x7”, no larger than 3.900 Spaghetti sauce 4.013 Acorn squash (3) list variety
10.214 Decorative painting on slate 8”x10” 3.901 Salsa 4.014 Blue Hubbard squash (3)
10.215 Decorative painting on furniture 10.717 Leathercraft, journal/book cover 3.902 Pickled Eggs 4.015 Buttercup squash (3) list variety
10.216 Decorative painting on porcelain or ceramics 10.720 Metalwork, any kind 3.903 Horseradish 4.016 Butternut squash (3) list variety
10.217 Decorative painting on fabric 10.730 Basket, handwoven, less than 8” 3.904 Other, not listed above, please describe 4.017 Golden delicious squash (3)
10.301 Stenciling on glass 10.731 Basket, handwoven, 8-18” 4.018 Green delicious squash (3)
10.302 Stenciling on wood 10.740 Shell collection, 12 mounted and labeled Canned Goods Collections 4.019 Scallop squash (3)
10.303 Stenciling on metal 10.741 Shell, Seed or Rock craft PREMIUMS (3.100 to 3.103 only) 4.020 Yellow summer squash (3)
10.304 Stenciling on slate 10.750 Mineral collection, 12 mounted and labeled Place 1st 2nd 3rd 4.021 Squash, variety not listed (3)
10.305 Stenciling on furniture 10.801 Birdhouse, natural $7.00 $5.00 $3.00 4.022 Zucchini squash (3) list variety, no oversize
10.306 Stenciling on porcelain or ceramic 10.802 Birdhouse, decorated 3.100 Exhibit of canned vegetables, 6 varieties
10.307 Stenciling on fabric 10.803 Butterfly house, natural 3.101 Exhibit of canned fruits, 6 varieties Tomatoes
10.501 Handmade jewelry, earrings, one pair 10.804 Butterfly house, decorated 4.023 Cherry tomatoes, 1 pint
10.502 Handmade jewelry, necklace 10.901Door Stop 4.024 Red tomatoes (5) list variety
10.503 Handmade jewelry, bracelet 10.902 Needlepoint Box
12 w w w . c u m b e r l a n d f a i r . c o m w w w . c u m b e r l a n d f a i r . c o m 54.025 Roma tomatoes (5) 4.307 Rosemary 9.726 Picture - long stitch 9.925 THINK PINK – mittens - knit
4.026 Yellow tomatoes (5) 4.308 Sage 9.727 Pictures - all other, please describe 9.926 THINK PINK – mittens – crocheted
4.027 Tomatillo’s (5) 4.309 Thyme 9.731 Sampler - embroidered 9.927 THINK PINK – gloves – knit
4.310 Lavendar 9.732 Sampler - counted cross stitch 9.928 THINK PINK – gloves – crocheted
Beans 4.311 Collection of herbs, up to 5 (potted individually, but displayed together 9.733 Sampler - stenciled
4.101 Dried beans, 3 different varieties, half cup each in a single container) 9.734 Sampler - crewel design FIREFIGHTER FOR KIDS (NEW THIS YEAR)
4.102 Green beans (6) list variety 9.735 Sampler - needlepoint Items in this section will be created for children whose life situation does
4.103 Wax beans (6) list variety PLANTS & FLOWERS 9.736 Sampler - all other, please describe not grant them the opportunity be comfortable in cold winter weather.
Rules & Regulations Entrants will receive the ribbon and the premium, but the items entered
Root Vegetables 1. The exhibitor must have grown all entries. One exhibitor per household. Tin Pedlars will all be donated to FIREFIGHTER FOR KIDS.
4.104 Beets (6) list variety 2. Exhibitor may enter all classes but only one (1) item per class. Note: You must be a member of the Tin Pedlar group to enter in this category.
4.105 Carrots (6) list variety 3. All flower entries will be judged on the quality of the flower, good PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed) PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed)
4.106 Parsnips (6) foliage, and length of stems. Place 1st 2nd 3rd Place 1st 2nd 3rd
4.107 Turnip (6) 4. Flowers will be displayed in the Exhibition Hall. $10.00 $9.00 $8.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.00
4.108 Rutabaga, list variety 9.950 handmade stuffed animal
Houseplants, Arrangements and Containers ANNUAL GUILD AWARD CHALLENGE: Sponsored by Tin Pedlar Chapter 9.951 cap, fancy knit small child (ages 3-5)
Cabbage PREMIUMS: (by class numbers listed in below section only) of ATHA - $50.00 cash award for excellence and originality in Rug Hooking 9.952 cap, fancy knit medium child (ages 6-9)
4.109 Cabbage (3) Place 1st 2nd 3rd (Categories 9.813 and 9.822 only) 9.953 cap, fancy knit large child (ages 10-14)
4.110 Red cabbage (3) $7.00 $5.00 $3.00 9.954 cap plain knit, small child (ages 3-5)
4.111 Broccoli, 1 head 5.102 Houseplant, grown primarily for foliage, 1 specimen in tabletop container ORIGINAL PRIMITIVE/WIDE CUT PATTERNS 9.955 cap, plain knit medium child (ages 6-9)
4.112 Cauliflower, 1 head 5.103 Houseplant, grown primarily for bloom, 1 specimen in tabletop container 9.801 Tin Pedlar Primitive Rug Hooking original pattern: animals 9.956 cap, plain knit large child (ages 10-14)
4.113 Brussels sprouts, 1 quart 5.104 Houseplant, grown primarily for foliage in hanging container 9.802 Tin Pedlar Primitive Rug Hooking original pattern: contemporary 9.957 cap, crocheted small child (ages 3-5)
4.114 Kohlrabi (3) 5.105 Houseplant, grown primarily for bloom in hanging container 9.803 Tin Pedlar Primitive Rug Hooking original pattern: floral or fruit 9.958 cap, crocheted medium child (ages 6-9)
5.106 African Violet - single 9.804 Tin Pedlar Primitive Rug Hooking original pattern: geometric 9.959 cap, crocheted large child (ages 10-14)
Corn 5.107 African Violets - collection, 4 varieties 9.805 Tin Pedlar Primitive Rug Hooking original pattern: pictorial 9.960 mittens, knit, small child (ages 3-5)
4.115 Corn, yellow, 3 ears 5.400 Arrangement of flowers - fall theme 9.806 Tin Pedlar Primitive Rug Hooking original pattern: pillow 9.961 mittens, knit, medium child (ages 6-9)
4.116 Indian corn, 3 ears 5.401 Arrangement of flowers - monochromatic theme 9.807 Tin Pedlar Primitive Rug Hooking original pattern: seasonal 9.962 mittens, knit large child (ages 10-14)
4.117 Popcorn, any variety, 6 ears 5.402 Arrangement of wildflowers 9.812 Tin Pedlar Primitive Rug Hooking original pattern: other: 3-dimensional 9.963 mittens, crocheted, small child (ages 3-5)
5.403 Arrangement of flowers in a vase item, stool cover, pocketbook, soft sculpture, coasters, pins, chair pad, mixed media, etc. 9.964 mittens, crocheted, medium child (ages 6-9)
Cucumbers 5.404 Arrangement of flowers - “Cumberland Fair” 9.813 Tin Pedlar Primitive Rug Hooking original pattern: ANNUAL GUILD 9.965 mittens, crocheted, large child (ages 10-14)
4.118 Cucumbers (3) list variety 5.405 Arrangement of natural flowers - all other CHALLENGE (TBD each year)
4.119 Pickling cucumbers (5) list variety 5.406 Silk Flower arrangement TRADITIONAL/COMMERCIAL PATTERNS LINUS PROJECT (NEW THIS YEAR)
5.407 Dried flower arrangement (including adaptions) 9.975 Blankets in this section will be created for children who may have
Onions 5.500 Container garden - maximum of 24” across & 18” high, 5 9.814 Tin Pedlar Traditional Rug Hooking (commercial pattern: animals) experienced a severe tragedy or trauma in their lives. Entrants will receive
4.120 Red onions (6) different varieties 9.815 Tin Pedlar Traditional Rug Hooking (commercial pattern: contemporary) the ribbon and the premium, but the items entered will all be donated
4.121 White onions (6) 5.501 Collection of cut flowers, annuals, no less than 5 kinds in 5 9.816 Tin Pedlar Traditional Rug Hooking (commercial pattern: floral or fruit) to THE LINUS PROJECT. Make blankets from cotton or cotton/
4.122 Yellow onions (6) list variety containers, no more than 10 9.817 Tin Pedlar Traditional Rug Hooking (commercial pattern: geometric) blend fabric, flannel, polar fleece, or acrylic yarn. Secure the batting
4.123 Garlic, 1 head 5.502 Collection of cut flowers, perennials, no less than 5 kinds in 5 9.818 Tin Pedlar Traditional Rug Hooking (commercial pattern: pictorial) into outer seams and if the blanket is tied, please anchor it every 4 – 6
4.124 Leeks (6) list variety containers, no more than 10 9.819 Tin Pedlar Traditional Rug Hooking (commercial pattern: pillow) inches, cutting ties to 1 inch or less in length. Weave in all yarn ends on
4.125 Scallions (6) 5.503 Cacti, collection, 5 varieties 9.820 Tin Pedlar Traditional Rug Hooking (commercial pattern: seasonal) crocheted and knitted blankets. Blankets should be durable and made in
5.504 Succulents, other than cacti, 5 varieties 9.821 Tin Pedlar Traditional Rug Hooking (commercial pattern: other: child-friendly colors/patterns. Avoid scary/violent/adult themed fabrics.
Peppers 5.505 Combination of cacti and succulents, collection, 5 varieties 3-dimensional item, stool cover, pocketbook, soft sculpture, coasters, pins, chair pad, Please avoid seasonal materials (Christmas, Halloween, etc.)
4.126 Hot peppers – Poblano-ancho (6) 5.506 Basket of cut flowers, any variety mixed media, etc.) PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed)
4.127 Hot peppers – Anaheim (6) 9.822 Tin Pedlar Rug Hooking commercial pattern: ANNUAL GUILD Place 1st 2nd 3rd
4.128 Hot peppers – Jalapeno (6) Annuals or Perennials CHALLENGE (TBD each year) $11.00 $7.00 $5.00
4.129 Hot peppers – Pepperoncini (6) Entries should be in suitable container – floral no less than 3 blooms or No larger than 54x54, no smaller than 30”x30”
4.130 Sweet peppers – green (4) more than 5 stems or blooms. Think Pink 9.970 Carriage or crib robe – flannel
4.131 Sweet peppers – red (4) PREMIUMS: (by class numbers listed in below section only) Items in this section will be predominantly pink to observe the struggle 9.971 Carriage or crib robe – polar fleece
4.132 Sweet peppers – yellow (4) Place 1st 2nd 3rd against breast cancer, and to bring some comfort to those who are suffering 9.972 Carriage or crib robe - quilted
4.133 Sweet peppers – orange (4) $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 with it. Entrants will receive the ribbon and the premium, but the items 9.973 Twin/Lap - quilted
4.134 Other peppers, not listed above 5.200 Asters entered will all be donated to Maine Medical Center Breast Awareness. ALL 9.974 Twin/Lap – polar fleece
5.201 Chrysanthemums ITEMS IN THIS SECTION MUST BE MADE FOR ADULTS. 9.975 Twin/Lap – flannel
Potatoes 5.202 Gladioli PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed)
4.135 Green Mountain potatoes (5) 5.203 Marigold Place 1st 2nd 3rd CRAFTS AND HOBBIES
4.136 Kennebec potatoes (5) 5.204 Zinnia $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 Ceramic/Pottery
4.137 Fingerlings (5) 5.205 Rose 9.901 THINK PINK - handmade stuffed animal PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed)
4.138 Red Bliss potatoes (5) 5.206 Snapdragon 9.902 THINK PINK - pillow Place 1st 2nd 3rd
4.139 Russet Burbank potatoes (5) 5.207 All other Annuals, not listed 5.200 – 5.206 9.903 THINK PINK - lap robe - quilted $7.00 $5.00 $3.00
5.300 Sedum 9.904 THINK PINK - lap robe - knit 10.001 Ceramic piece over 12”
Vegetables (Misc.) 5.301 Bee balm 9.905 THINK PINK - lap robe - crocheted 10.002 Ceramic piece over 12”, with original design
4.150 Eggplant (3) 5.302 Liatris 9.906 THINK PINK - lap robe - appliqued 10.003 Ceramic piece under 12”, with original design or décor
4.151 Artichoke(3) 5.303 Hostas 9.907 THINK PINK - shawl - crocheted 10.004 Ceramic piece under 12”, glazed
4.152 Vegetable not listed above, please describe 5.304 Hydrangea 9.908 THINK PINK - shawl - plain knit 10.005 Ceramic lamp, glazed, must be complete with shade
5.305 Coleus 9.909 THINK PINK - shawl - fancy knit 10.006 Pottery, wheel turned, any technique
Collection 5.306 All other Perennials, not listed 5.300-5.305 9.910 THINK PINK - scarf - crocheted 10.007 Pottery, hand molded, any technique
4.201 Collection of gourds, no less than 3, no more than 5 9.911 THINK PINK - scarf - fancy knit 10.008 Ceramic piece, any other technique
SPECIAL CONTEST ~ ONLY THIS YEAR ~ 9.912 THINK PINK - scarf - plain knit
Potted fresh herbs (in 4-inch containers) PREMIUM: 9.913 THINK PINK - socks - knit Woodworking – unfinished
4.301 Basil Place 1st $50.00 9.914 THINK PINK - socks - crocheted BEST OF SHOW WOODWORKING $25.00 and an Irwin clamp set
4.302 Chives 5.408 Arrangement of flowers “Celebrating Maine’s Bicentennial” 9.915 THINK PINK - slippers - knit donated by Cook’s Ace Hardware, Gray, Maine for classes 10.101-10.109
4.303 Cilantro 9.916 THINK PINK – slippers - crocheted PREMIUMS: (unless otherwise listed)
4.304 Dill 9.917 THINK PINK - cap - fancy knit Place 1st 2nd 3rd
4.305 Mint 9.918 THINK PINK - cap - plain knit $10.00 $8.00 $5.00
4.306 Oregano 9.919 THINK PINK - cap - crocheted
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