Come Join Us For Our Fair Days: July 31 through August 4th, 2024

CRAFTS AND HOBBIES

DEPARTMENT #14

Entries accepted on Monday,July 29th 9am to 7pm
Superintendent: Lisa Fishman: 316-7153 

NOTICE:
1. Articles that have been displayed at the Northern Maine Agricultural Fair cannot be displayed again.
2. Any article considered unworthy in any class where there is no competition, will not be awarded a premium.
3. All articles must be made by the Exhibitor.
4. Best of Show cannot be entered as this prize is determined by judge.  
5. In case of a dispute or misunderstanding, in any class of
    Crafts and Hobbies, the decisions of the Judges and/or Superintendent, will be considered fair, impartial, and final. And    
    all items are entered under these conditions.
6. Enter through the Judd Street Gate for easy access to the Ag Exhibition Building.  

DIVISION 01.0 CRAFTS AND HOBBIES BY ADULTS

ARTICLE

1st

2nd

3rd

001-038

$10.00

$8.00

$5.00

001 Wooden items not carved

006 Furniture

007 Mini Furniture

008 Mini Dollhouse

009 Puppets

010 Tole Painting

011 Fly-tying collection of six or more

012 Stencilling

013 Folk Art - any

015 Handmade Necklace

016 Handmade Bracelet

017 Other Handmade Jewelry 018 Homemade Birdhouse 019 Handmade baskets

020 Homemade lotion

021 Wreath - not Christmas

022 Stepping stones

023 Silk flower arrangement

024 Candles, homemade

025 Macrame Item

026 Stained glass item

027 Fused glass item

028 Scrap booking

029 Rubber stamping, cards

031 Repurposed Wood Item

032 Repurposed Metal Item

033 Repurposed Plastic Item

034 Repurposed Fabric Item

035 Repurposed Wool Item

036 Combination of any above

037 Any Other Repurposed Item

038 Soap, homemade

039 Best of show -$50.00

DIVISION 02.0 UNIQUE ITEMS

(Judged by Danish System)

This division is intended for truly unique items for which there is no other category.  Judge determines premium.

ARTICLE

1st

2nd

3rd

$10.00

$8.00

$5.00

001 Any craft item worthy of a prize

DIVISION 03.0 YOUTH UNDER 8 YEARS OLD

(Judged by Danish System)

No kits.  No Legos.

ARTICLE

1st

2nd

3rd

001-017

$8.00

$6.00

$3.00

001 Clay creation

002 Bead creation

003 Paper creation

004 Yarn creation

005 Finger painting

006 Rock creation

007 Sock puppets

008 Wood creation

009 Decorated T-shirt

010 Shell creation

011 Rubberband art

012 Duct tape creation

013 Scrapbooking page

014 String Art

015 Fairy House with minimum 2 items from nature

016 Any hand crafted holiday item

017 Any other craft item

018 Best in Show - $15.00

DIVISION 04.0 YOUTH 9-12 YEARS OLD

No kits.  No Legos.

ARTICLE

1st

2nd

3rd

001-028

$8.00

$6.00

$3.00

001 Basket weaving

002 Handmade toy

003 Clay creation

004 Bead creation

005 Primitive painting item

006 Wood craft

007 Shell creation

008 Stepping stone

009 Decorated T-shirt

010 Handmade doll

011 Scrapbook pages (3)

012 Yarn Craft

013 Duct Tape: Clothing

014 Duct Tape: Non-clothing

015 String Art

016 Sewn item

017 Rubber Band Art

018 Fairy house with min. 4 items

019 Tied fleece quilt - lap size

020 Decorated evergreen wreath or swag

021 Wreath made from natural materials - not evergreen

022 Any repurposed item

023 Any hand-crafted Holiday decoration item

024 Handmade candle

025 Handmade soap

026 Hand crafted leather item

027 Tin punched item

028 Any Other

029 Best of Show $25.00

DIVISION 05.0 YOUTH 13-17 YEARS OLD

No kits.  No Legos.

ARTICLE

1st

2nd

3rd

001-026

$8.00

$6.00

$3.00

001 Basket weaving

002 Clay creation

003 Bead creation

004 Primitive painting item

005 Wood creation

006  Stepping Stone

007 Decorated T-shirt

008 Handmade fabric doll

009 Scrapbook

010 Yarn craft

011 Duct tape: Clothing

012 Rubber Band Art

013 Any Other

014 Duct Tape: Non-clothing

015 String Art

016 Sewn item

017 Fairy house with min. 6 items from nature

018 Tied fleece quilt - twin or full size

019 Decorated evergreen wreath or swag

020 Wreath made from natural materials - not evergreen

021 Any repurposed item

022 Any hand crafted Holiday decoration item

023 Handmade candle

024 Handmade soap

025 Handmade crafted leather item

026 Tin punched item

027 Best of Show $25.00

DIVISION 06.0 STUFFED ANIMALS & TOYS

Large:  24” & Over / Medium: Over 16” / Under 24” Small: 16” and under

ARTICLE

1st

2nd

3rd

001-009

$10.00

$8.00

$5.00

001 Bunnies - Large

002 Bunnies - Medium

003 Bunnies - Small

004 Bears - Large

005 Bears - Medium

006 Bears  - Small

007 Others – Large

008 Others – Medium

009 Others – Small

010-Rag Doll

DIVISION 08.0 - ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

No kits.  No Legos.

ARTICLE

1st

2nd

3rd

001-027

$8.00

$6.00

$3.00

001 Basket weaving

002 Handmade toy

003 Puppet creation

004 Clothes Pin creation

005 Clay creation

006 Bead creation

007 Folk art painting

008 Wood craft

009 Paper crafts

010 Rock creation

011 Shell creation

012 Stepping stone

013 Decorated T-shirt

014 Handmade doll

015 Scrapbooking

016 Yarn Creation

017 Duct Tape: Clothing

018 Rubber Band Art

019 Any Other

020 Duct Tape: Non-clothing

021 String Art

022 Sewn item

023 Plastic canvas animals

024 Plastic canvas flowers

025 Plastic canvas Holiday item

026 Plastic canvas - any other not listed

027 Fabric painting

028 Best of Show $25.00

Click here for entry form




EXHIBITION HALL CONTEST RULES:

1. Articles that have been displayed at the Northern Maine Agricultural Fair cannot be displayed again.
2. Any article considered unworthy in any class where there is no competition, will not be awarded a premium. 
3. All articles must be made by the Exhibitor under whose name they are exhibited. Goods must be new and well 
    laundered. Articles should have been finished within the year that they are exhibited.
4. Best of Show cannot be entered as this prize is determined by judge.  
5. In case of a dispute or misunderstanding, in any class of Needlework, the decisions of the Judges and/or 
    Superintendent, will be considered fair, impartial, and final and all items are entered under these conditions.
6. Enter through the Judd Street Gate for easy access to the Ag Exhibition Building. 
7. Federal law requires that we report to the Internal Revenue Service prizes, awards or premiums paid to any individual or partnership if the amount paid aggregate $600.00 or more. We are also required to provide the Federal Identification (E.I.) number or Social Security number. If we are not furnished the (E.I.) or Social Security number or are furnished an incorrect number we must withhold 20% of the amount to be paid. Accordingly, it is most important that all persons furnish us with their numbers, if exhibiting or participating in fair activities where premiums or prizes may be awarded.


EXHIBITION HALL DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS: 

Please enter through the Judge Street Gate for easy access to the Agriculture Exhibition Hall.

EXHIBITION HALL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:

USE STATE STREET GATE for easy access to the Agriculture Exhibition Hall.
Please Park on Judd Street Side of the Exhibition Building

Entries and premiums may be picked up during the following time:
Sunday, August 4th 5:00pm-6:30pm  
No Entry Passes will be given to pick up exhibits on Sunday.

Arrangements can be made to pick up your items at another time if you are unable to pick them up on Sunday. Please contact 
Jessica Winslow 207.227.2651


Northern Maine Agricultural Fair Association
PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE – JULY 31 – AUGUST 4, 2024



COOKING

DEPARTMENT #16

Entries accepted on Wednesday, July 31st — 9:00am to 1:00 PM

Superintendent: Lisa Fishman: 316-7153

NOTICE:
    1. In case of a dispute, or misunderstanding, in any class of cooking, the decisions of the Judges and/or 
        Superintendent of the Cooking Dept., will be considered fair, impartial, and final. All items are entered under these 
         conditions.
    2. All cooking must be displayed on paper plates.
    3. All items must be fully cooled and wrapped in plastic wrap. No wrapping will be allowed inside the exhibit hall.
    4. Breads, both yeast and quick, may be entered as either full loaves or mini loaves. All other items should be regular
        sized.
    5. All items must be made from scratch - no use of mixes.
    6. Items will not be returned to the exhibitor.
    7. 6 items = 1 entry for cookies, rolls, brownies, squares, donuts, scones, candy, fudge and cupcakes.
    8. Best of Show cannot be entered as this prize is determined by judge.  

DIVISION 01.0 COOKING BY INDIVIDUALS 18 YEARS AND OVER

ARTICLE

1st

2nd

3rd

001-036

$10.00

$8.00

$5.00

* (1/2) dozen

001 Bread, white loaf yeast

002 Bread, dark loaf yeast

003 Bread, cinnamon loaf

004 Rolls, white yeast*

005 Rolls, dark yeast*

006 Rolls, cinnamon*

007 Muffins, plain*

008 Muffins, blueberry*

009 Muffins, any other*

010 Bread, quick loaf banana

011 Bread, quick loaf blueberry

012 Bread, quick loaf any other

013 Cake, any

014 Jelly Roll

015 Chocolate Roll

016 Whoopie Pies*

017 Brownies*

018 Squares, date filled*

019 Squares, any other*

020 Doughnuts, sugar*

021 Doughnuts, chocolate*

022 Doughnuts, any other*

023 Scones, any kind*

024 Fudge, chocolate*

025 Fudge, peanut butter*

026 Fudge, any other*

027 Candy, any other*

028 Cookies, sugar*

029 Cookies, molasses*

030 Cookies, filled*

031 Cookies, chocolate*

032 Cookies, chocolate chip*

033 Cookies, peanut butter*

034 Cookies, any other*

035 Yeast Coffee Sweet Bread

036 Cupcakes*

037 Pie, Apple

038 Pie, Berry

039 Any other cooking item

040 NEW! Cookie Sampler plate, at least six varieties, 3 samples of each variety (min. 18 cookies) 041 Yeast Bread Basket Sampler, at

least four varieties

042 Best of Show $50.00

DIVISION 02.0 COOKING BY INDIVIDUALS 17 YEARS AND UNDER

Please enter age on entry form

ARTICLE

1st

2nd

3rd

001-0016

$8.00

$5.00

$3.00

* (1/2) dozen

001 Any sweet bread

002 Bread, yeast

003 Rolls, yeast*

004 Muffins*

005 Cake, any

006 Cookies, sugar*

007 Cookies, chocolate*

008 Cookies, chocolate chip*

009 Cookies, filled*

010 Cookies, any other*

011 Cupcakes*

012 Jelly roll

013 Brownies*

014 Candy*

015 Any other squares*

016 Fudge*

017 Whoopie Pies

018 Best of Show $25.00

Click here for entry form




EXHIBITION HALL CONTEST RULES:

1. Articles that have been displayed at the Northern Maine Agricultural Fair cannot be displayed again.
2. Any article considered unworthy in any class where there is no competition, will not be awarded a premium. 
3. All articles must be made by the Exhibitor under whose name they are exhibited. Goods must be new and well 
    laundered. Articles should have been finished within the year that they are exhibited.
4. Best of Show cannot be entered as this prize is determined by judge.  
5. In case of a dispute or misunderstanding, in any class of Needlework, the decisions of the Judges and/or 
    Superintendent, will be considered fair, impartial, and final and all items are entered under these conditions.
6. Enter through the Judd Street Gate for easy access to the Ag Exhibition Building. 
7. Federal law requires that we report to the Internal Revenue Service prizes, awards or premiums paid to any individual or partnership if the amount paid aggregate $600.00 or more. We are also required to provide the Federal Identification (E.I.) number or Social Security number. If we are not furnished the (E.I.) or Social Security number or are furnished an incorrect number we must withhold 20% of the amount to be paid. Accordingly, it is most important that all persons furnish us with their numbers, if exhibiting or participating in fair activities where premiums or prizes may be awarded.


EXHIBITION HALL DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS: 

Please enter through the Judge Street Gate for easy access to the Agriculture Exhibition Hall.

EXHIBITION HALL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:

USE STATE STREET GATE for easy access to the Agriculture Exhibition Hall.
Please Park on Judd Street Side of the Exhibition Building

Entries and premiums may be picked up during the following time:
Sunday, August 4th 5:00pm-6:30pm  
No Entry Passes will be given to pick up exhibits on Sunday.

Arrangements can be made to pick up your items at another time if you are unable to pick them up on Sunday. Please contact 
Jessica Winslow 207.227.2651


Northern Maine Agricultural Fair Association
PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE – JULY 31 – AUGUST 4, 2024



COUNTY HOMEMAKERS EXTENSION EXHIBITS

DEPARTMENT #17

Entries accepted Tuesday, July 30th 9am to 4pm 

Superintendent: Lisa Fishman: 316-7153

NOTICE:
    1. Any organized Homemaker Extension group may enter one display. Additional non-competitive exhibits may also 
        be displayed by Aroostook County Homemakers Extension (ACHE).
    2. Entries should address the theme selected by ACHE. The theme must be displayed in each exhibit exactly as 
         stated.
    3. A list of criteria for judging purposes may be obtained from the Cooperative Extension office.
    4. All items will be exhibited at the owner’s risk.
    5. The displays will be limited in size to one unit of the semi-partitioned table area in the Exhibition Hall.
        Approximate dimensions: 4 ft. wide table - 3 ft. deep with a 3 in. apron around the front; backing - 5 ft. 8 in.
    6. The contents will be determined by the individual groups but shall not include crepe paper backdrops or
        streamer, cut greenery out of water, or excessive use of flammable material of any kind. All canned goods that
        are displayed must be processed according to USDA guidelines.
    7. A list of items displayed shall be submitted to the superintendent.
    8. Exhibits must be in place between 10am-12 PM on Thursday, August 3rd prior to the start of the fair, and may
        be removed after 5pm on Sunday, August 6th. 
    9. Judges will be persons invited to donate their time to ACHE and they will be selected at the suggestion of the
        ACHE’s Fair Committee member. The decision of the judges will be considered fair, impartial, and final.
    10. Enter through the Judd Street Gate for easy access to the Ag Exhibition Building.  

AROOSTOOK COUNTY HOMEMAKERS EXTENSION

Article

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

001

$100

$75

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

Click here for entry form




EXHIBITION HALL CONTEST RULES:

1. Articles that have been displayed at the Northern Maine Agricultural Fair cannot be displayed again.
2. Any article considered unworthy in any class where there is no competition, will not be awarded a premium. 
3. All articles must be made by the Exhibitor under whose name they are exhibited. Goods must be new and well 
    laundered. Articles should have been finished within the year that they are exhibited.
4. Best of Show cannot be entered as this prize is determined by judge.  
5. In case of a dispute or misunderstanding, in any class of Needlework, the decisions of the Judges and/or 
    Superintendent, will be considered fair, impartial, and final and all items are entered under these conditions.
6. Enter through the Judd Street Gate for easy access to the Ag Exhibition Building. 
7. Federal law requires that we report to the Internal Revenue Service prizes, awards or premiums paid to any individual or partnership if the amount paid aggregate $600.00 or more. We are also required to provide the Federal Identification (E.I.) number or Social Security number. If we are not furnished the (E.I.) or Social Security number or are furnished an incorrect number we must withhold 20% of the amount to be paid. Accordingly, it is most important that all persons furnish us with their numbers, if exhibiting or participating in fair activities where premiums or prizes may be awarded.


EXHIBITION HALL DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS: 

Please enter through the Judge Street Gate for easy access to the Agriculture Exhibition Hall.

EXHIBITION HALL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:

USE STATE STREET GATE for easy access to the Agriculture Exhibition Hall.
Please Park on Judd Street Side of the Exhibition Building

Entries and premiums may be picked up during the following time:
Sunday, August 4th 5:00pm-6:30pm  
No Entry Passes will be given to pick up exhibits on Sunday.

Arrangements can be made to pick up your items at another time if you are unable to pick them up on Sunday. Please contact 
Jessica Winslow 207.227.2651


Northern Maine Agricultural Fair Association
PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE – JULY 31 – AUGUST 4, 2024



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