Contests

Baby Crawling Contest
Registration begins at Noon on Sunday, August 4, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The races will start at 12:30pm. Ribbons will be awarded to the winners of each of the following age divisions:
  • 8 - 9 months
  • 10 - 11 months
  • 12 months and older
Sertoma Club Turtle Race
The Sertoma Club turtle race will take place on the Courthouse Square on Sunday, August 4, at 3:30pm. Participants should arrive early and bring their registration forms on the day of the contest. Forms can be found in the Old Settlers Booklet printed by the Journal-News in late July. Rules will be announced at registration.

Turtle parents must be under 15 years of age and turtles may be no larger than 8" across.

Ponytail/Pigtail Contest
Participants will have their hair measured between Noon and 12:30pm on Sunday, August 4, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Awards will be presented at 12:30pm to the individual having the longest ponytail, pigtails, braided ponytail, and braided pigtails in each of the following age divisions:
  • 0 - 2 years
  • 3 - 4 years
  • 5 - 7 years
  • 8 - 10 years
  • 11 - 13 years
  • 14 - 16 years
  • 16 and older
Entrants can enter multiple categories but are only allowed to place in one category.

Household Science Exhibits

Exhibits will be displayed on Sunday, August 4, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Registration will be from 9-11am, judging will begin at 11am, and the exhibits will be open for viewing from 12:30-3:30pm.
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Ribbons will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of the foods, handiwork, and hobbies categories. Winners of the picture contests will also receive ribbons.

**Competition category changes will be announced by May 1st.
Foods
One entry per person per category
Baked goods must be covered in clear plastic
  • Coffee cake - wrapped in clear plastic
  • Chocolate chip cookies - drop, three on a paper plate
  • Chocolate cake - two layers, frosted, made with shortening or butter on a cake plate - NOT air leavened
  • Muffins - fruit or berry, three on a paper plate
  • Salsa - in 1/2 pint jar with seal intact; will be opened by judges
  • Jam - in 1/2 pint jar with seal intact; will be opened by judges
  • Relish - in 1/2 pint jar with seal intact; will be opened by judges
Handiwork
Completed within the past year
  • Counted cross stitch - picture
  • Crocheted items - including, but not limited to, scarves, headbands, blankets, toys, scarves, etc.
  • Knitted items - including but not limited to scarves, headbands, blankets, toys, scarves, etc.
Just for Kids! (5 - 12 years)
One entry per person per category
Each entrant will receive a voucher for 4 ride tickets
  • Any animal photo
  • Best Rice Krispy sculpture - decorated with any edible items; wrapped in clear plastic
  • Best Lego sculpture - age 5 - 8; age 9 - 12
Baby Pictures
One entry per person per category
Photos must not be larger than 5"x7"
Must be taken within the past year
  • Boys/Girls - 0 - 3 months
  • Boys/Girls - 4 - 6 months
  • Boys/Girls - 6 months - 1 year
  • Boys/Girls - 2 years
  • Boys/Girls - 3 years
  • Twins - 0 months to 3 years
  • Parent/Child Look alike (any age)
Cat Pictures
One entry per person per category
  • Prettiest
  • Cutest
  • Most Interesting
  • Unique
Historic Photos
One entry per person per category
  • People
  • Places

All Breeds Dog Show

The Country Fair dog show will take place on Sunday, August 4, in the parking lot behind TCCU. Registration will begin at 12:30pm; competition begins at 1pm. Ribbons will be awarded to pets in the following categories:
  • Prettiest
  • Ugliest
  • Biggest
  • Smallest
  • Smallest under 1 year
  • Best Costume
  • Best Trick
  • Cutest Puppy
  • Best of Show
Please come prepared to clean up after your pet.