HASKELL COUNTY FAIR
Special Contests

Special contests add competetive fun to the Haskell County Fair!

CONTEST INFO: Read on for dates, times, rules, and entry information.

$100 CONTEST -- APPLE PIE CONTEST {NEW!}

Tuesday, July 27

Enter 9:00 -- 11:30am in the Open Class building

RULES:

1. Each person is limited to one entry.
2. Each entry must be made by the participant.
3. Entries will be judged on appearance, taste, and texture.
4. Each entry should be submitted in a see-through box or bag or covered with plastic wrap.
5. Participants must submit their recipes on an index card. Recipes may be released for use and publication.
6. Pies will be served along with ice cream afer the ice cream contest.

No age groups

Prizes: 1st = $100.00; 2nd = $50.00; 3rd = $25.00

$100 HOMETOWN PRIDE, COUNTRY WIDE PHOTO CONTEST {NEW!}

Tuesday, July 27, 9:00 - 11:30am

Enter 9:00 - 11:30am in the Open Class building

RULES:

1. The theme for this special photo contest may be interpreted in many ways. Be creative!
2. The photos must be taken within the boundaries of Haskell County.
3. Photos are to be no larger than 5" x 7" and no smaller than 3" x 5".
4. They should be mounted on mounting board or white poster board and labeled with the location where they were taken.
5. Entries must be the original work of the exhibitor and must have been taken since the last county fair.
6. Officials reserve the right to use the winning entries at their discretion.
7. Entries may not be entered in any other class at the fair.

Age groups: 7 and under, 8-18, and 19 and over

Prizes: 1st = $100.00; 2nd = $50.00; 3rd = $25.00

$25 WATERMELON SEED SPITTING CONTEST {NEW!}

Tuesday, July 27, 8:00pm

RULES:

1. Each person will bring his/her own seed from the watermelon feed.
2. Each person will have one opportunity to spit his/her seed.
3. The seed which is spit the farthest wins.
4. No pre-registration is necessary.

Age Categories: 7 & Under, 8-18, and 19 and over

Prizes: 1st = $25.00 in each age category

HOMEMADE ICE CREAM CONTEST

Tuesday, July 27

Enter 5:45 to 6:00 pm

Judging begins at 6:30pm.

Enter your best homemade ice cream (any flavor) to be judged and then shared with the public. Entries may be pre-entered by calling the Fair Office (675-8176). Pre-entry is not necessary, but we would like an idea of how many entries to expect. Juding will be based on Flavor, Appearance, and Texture.
NO RECIPES WITH RAW EGGS, PLEASE!

Prizes: 1st = $100; 2nd = $50; 3rd = $25

HASKELL COUNTY TALENT SHOW {NEW!}

Tuesday, July 28, 8:00 pm

RULES:

1. Pre-enter July 19 - 23 by calling the fair office at 675-8176
2. The first ten (10) entries will be accepted.
3. Each performer should try to limit his/her performance to 3-4 minutes.
4. A sound system will be available, but a performer who sings will want to bring his/her own CD/tape.

No age groups

Prizes: 1st = $100; 2nd = $50.00; 3rd = $25.00 in each age category

$50 COTTON CONTEST

Sponsored by Northwest Cotton Growers Co-op of Moscow, Kansas

Enter: Tuesday, July 27 at the Open Class Clothing Department, 9:00 - 11:30am

RULES:

1. Entrants in the Open Class Clothing Department (Dept. II) who enter either clothing or other article made of 100% cotton will be eligible for a separate $50 prize from the Cotton Growers Co-op.
2. Article will be judged on construction and workmanship.
3. Articles such as quilts may have material other than cotton used for batting or trim or other decoration, but the remainder of the fabric must be 100% cotton.
4. Entries in all age divisions must have been made by the entrant.
   Age Categories: Youth: 18 and under; Adult: 19 and over.
   Prizes: 1st=$50 in each age division

RODEO CONTESTS FOR THE KIDS

Wednesday, July 28 and Thursday, July 29 at the rodeo

Area youth can get into the action at the Haskell County Fair Rodeo again this year by entering the "Calf Scramble" and/or the Junior Girls Barrel Race. There is no pre-registration for these events. The Calf Scramble involves area children in two age groups: 7-10 yrs. and 11-14 yrs. Junior Barrel Racing is open to area girls ages 5-14, but they must be able to ride unassisted by an adult. Parents with children interested in these fun events should attend the rodeo. Participation prizes will be awarded each night.

PEDAL TRACTOR PULL

Saturday, July 31

12:30 at the City Park

Coordinated by Haskell County Farm Bureau

Children can pedal their way to the State Fair by entering the Farm Bureau Pedal Tractor Pull. The contest will be on Saturday at the City Park. There is no pre-registration necessary for this event, but parents should accompany their children to the pedal pull. Medals for first, second and third in each age level from 4 years to 12 years will be awarded. All first and second place winners are eligible to compete at the State Fair. No entry fee; Free pop for all participants.