ANIMAL SOUND CONTEST

11:00 am • 4-H Livestock Tent

DIVISIONS:  (a) Adults    (b) Children 12 & under

1.   Contestants will make the sounds of an animal of their choice.

2.   Must use own voice; no mechanisms. Contestant gets 2 tries.

3.   Accuracy and crowd response will determine winners.

ANTIQUE CAR EXHIBIT

Billy Melton, Coordinator   842-3391

1.   Participants are encouraged to call Billy Melton in advance to receive an Exhibitor Pass and instructions. Those who do not register in advance may experience delays at Exhibitor Entrance while OFD officials give instructions.

2.   Cars must arrive BEFORE 8:15 AM (event starts at 9:00 AM). No vehicles admitted after that time.

3.   Cars are to remain on exhibit until 4:30 PM.

APPLE PIE CONTEST

Must register in advance!

1.   There is a limit of 12 entries. Registration is needed in advance. Note: Entry slots fill up fast.

2.   Awards will be TASTE: 1st, 2nd, & Honorable Mention; PRESENTATION: 1st Place only

3.   Pies (covered with plastic wrap or enclosed in large plastic zip bag) should be brought to the judging table 10 –11 a.m. on Old Farm Day.

4.   Judging will begin at 11:30 a.m.

5.   Pies become property of Old Farm Day and after judging and awards are sold by the slice for $2 ea. as an OFD fundraiser. Bakers have the option of buying back their pie.

6.   Call the OFD Message Line (434) 589-9405 to register. Registrations will be accepted until we reach the limit of 12 pies.

CENTURY FARM EQUIPMENT EXHIBIT

John May, Coordinator   589-3108

1.   Participants are encouraged to call John May in advance to receive an Exhibitor Pass and instructions. Those who do not register in advance may experience delays at Exhibitor Entrance while OFD officials give instructions.

2.   Arrangements can be made to bring equipment on Thursday, September 29 or Friday, September 30. Otherwise, equipment must arrive BEFORE 8:15 AM on Saturday, October 1 (event starts at 9:00 AM). No vehicles admitted after that time.

3.   Equipment must remain on exhibit until 4:30 PM.

HOMEMAKERS & GARDENERS EXHIBIT

Home Canned & Fresh Picked

Competition Guidelines

(Co-sponsored by the Fluvanna Master Gardeners; Judging by the Fluvanna Farm Bureau Women)

1.  No exhibit entry fee will be charged.  However, admission to Old Farm Day is required to participate.

2.  Canned products must be in standard canning jars with contents labeled.  (Do NOT put name on label.) Decorative labels and lids are acceptable for display purposes only. However, judging will be on the contents of the jar only.

3.  Fresh picked products - bring up to three  of one variety in a bowl or basket.

4.  One entry per category/variety. Enter as many categories as you’d like. Exhibits should be entered in the name of the person doing the work.

5.  The exhibitor is responsible for deciding on the proper category for an entry.

6.  Entries must be registered on Old Farm Day from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  The exhibit will be located at the FLUVANNA MASTER GARDENER'S SPACE (behind the main house).

7.  Entries will be judged in two divisions:

ADULT (16 & up)        YOUTH (8-15)

8.  Ribbons will be placed by 1:00 p.m.  No spectators permitted in exhibit area during judging.

9.  Every possible care will be taken to protect your entries. However, Old Farm Day and the Fluvanna Master Gardeners assume no responsibility in case of loss or damage.

10.  Entries must be picked up between 2:00 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Old Farm Day. All unclaimed entries will become the property of the Fluvanna Master Gardeners unless prior arrangements have been made.

11.  Awards for prizes in each division will be: 1st Place; 2nd Place; and, Honorable Mention ribbons.

The Exhibit Coordinators reserve the right to group or divide sections as needed.

EXHIBIT CATEGORIES

A.  Jellies

B.  Jams

C.  Pickles

D.  Fruits:  (1) canned; (2) fresh picked

E.  Vegetables: (1) canned; (2) fresh picked

F.   “Looks like a ___(give it a name)___!” (Odd-shaped, fresh picked vegetable)