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 -- DECORATED COOKIE CONTEST {NEW!}

Tuesday, July 28th

Vangie Nightengale, Superintendent

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

Judging at 2:00pm

RULES:

1. Each person is limited to one entry.
2. Each entry must be made by the participant.
3. Each entry will include 12 decorated cookies on a plate, in a cake box, or on a covered cardboard cut to fit.
4. Entries submitted on a plate or covered cardboard should be placed in a see-through bag or covered with plastic wrap.
5. Participants must submit their recipes on an index card. Recipes may be released for use and publication.

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

$100 UGLIEST PICKUP CONTEST {NEW!}

Tuesday, July 28, 9:00 - 11:30am

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

Vehicles displayed east of fairground buildings near the shelter

RULES:

1. Each person is limited to one entry.
2. Vehicle must be driven to and away from contest.
3. Vehicle must be licensed and insured.
4. Vehicle should be parked in the designated area near fair shelter.

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

$25 FAIR POSTER CONTEST

Entry Deadline: Friday, July 17

Entries may be dropped off at the fair office from July 13-17 or mailed to HCFA, P.O. Box 19, Sublette, KS 67877.

Entries will used to promote the county fair and will be displayed in area merchants’ windows.

RULES:

1. Each participant is limited to one entry.
2. All work must be original and created by the participant.
3. Posters must be drawn by hand—not computer generated.
4. Entries should incorporate this year’s theme—Cowboys, Critters, & Crops and the fair dates—July 26-August 1, 2009.
5. Posters will be hung with tape. Please make sure that the poster is not too heavy to be hung with tape.

Age Categories: 7 & Under, 8-13, and 14-19

Prizes: 1st = $25.00; 2nd = $15.00; 3rd = $5.00

HOMEMADE ICE CREAM CONTEST

Tuesday, July 28th

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 BACKSEAT DRIVER CONTEST

The driver of the golf cart is blindfolded as he/she drives and receives directions from his/her spouse to navigate the driving course!

Pre-entry deadline: July 28 12:00pm

Competition: Tuesday, July 28 at 8:00 pm

Please pre-register by calling the fair office at 675-8176.

RULES:

1. Teams of two must consist of a married couple.
2. Fifteen teams will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
3. Pre-register by calling the fair office (675-8176) by noon on July 28.
4. Entry fee will be $10 per team.
5. The team with the fastest time and fewest penalties becomes Backseat Driver Champions.
6. In case of a tie, a coin toss will determine the winner.
7. Cash prizes will be presented to the first through third place teams. 1st place = $100, 2nd = $50, and 3rd = $20.

$50 COTTON CONTEST

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

Enter: Tuesday, July 28 at the Open Class Clothing Department, 9:00 - 11:30am

RULES: 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. Article will be judged on construction and workmanship. 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.

Entries in all age divisions must have been made by the entrant.

Age Categories: Youth division: 18 and under; Adult division: 19 and older.

Prizes: 1st=$50 in each age division

RODEO CONTESTS FOR THE KIDS

Wednesday, July 29 and Thursday, July 30 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, August 1

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.