• Pumpkin Contest

• Scarecrow Building Contest - Come build a scarecrow from scratch!
Saturday Oct 5th, 10 am to 12 noon

Contest Categories:
• Elementary (Grades K – 5)
• Middle School (Grades 6 – 8)
• High School (Grades 9 – 12)
• Groups (families, friends or both)

Rules and Regulations
1. If an adult helps with the scarecrow construction, it must be entered under the "groups" category.
2 Clothes and straw will be provided, however,construction materials, props and accessories may be brought from home.
3. No scarecrows may be started after 11:00 am.
4. Scarecrows must be completed by 12 noon when the judging begins.
5. Scarecrows will be judged on personality, creativity, and quality of construction.
6. Winners will be announced at 4:00 pm with ribbons awarded at that time.
7. Scarecrows must be removed from the fairgrounds by 5:30 pm on Sunday.
8. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons will be awarded in each category.
A Best of Show may be awarded to the outstanding 1st place winner or the winning group.
Scarecrows must be removed from Fairgrounds by 5:30 pm Sunday or they will be donated to the Fair auction.

 

• Barnyard Olympics - A course to challenge all ages: Saturday, October 5th, 12:45 pm to 3:00 pm

Rules and Regulations
1. Anyone may enter.
2. Contestants may enter any or all classes one time only.
3. Contestants must register 15 minutes before the event.
4. Contestants will receive ribbons and other prizes.
5. Contests will be held in three divisions:
     a. Elementary & Middle School
     b. High School & Adult

     c. Families
All events will be held outdoors by Giggles & Grins.  Items needed for each event will be supplied.

• Rooster Crowing Contest: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (Class 2200)
This is a vocal effect contest. No equipment of any kind can be used.

• Relay Races: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (Class 2201)

Potato Sack Race: (Class 2201)
Contestants race to line and back in a potato sack.

ScareCrow Race: (Class 2202)
Contestants put on scare crow clothes, race to line and teammate exchanges clothes and teammate races back to start line.

Rice Race: (Class 2203)
Contestants must take rice from a jar and put it into and empty jar at the other line, one teaspoon at a time.

Marshmallow Race: (Class 2204)
Contestants bat marshmallows back and forth.

• Egg Toss: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Class 2205)
Contestants begin at three feet apart and increase their distance from each other by one step after each toss. The team that achieves the greatest distance wins.

• Corn Husking: 2:30 pm (Class 2206)
The contestant who husks the most ears of corn in allotted time wins.

Sponsored by: Fulton Bank

• Lip Sync: Sunday, October 6th 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Big Stage
Divisions are Elementary, Middle School, High School, and Adult 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes will be awarded in all divisions. A Best of Show Ribbon may be awarded.

Rules and Regulations
1. No entry fee: open to all ages within the Unionvlle/Chadds Ford School District.
2. Lip Sync contestants must dress as favorite singer, or group, and Lip Sync to a song of their choice. Groups may not exceed 5 persons.
3. All contestants must bring their own music – CDs only.
4. Contestants will be allowed to perform one song no longer than 4 minutes.
5. Judging will be based on appearance, stage presence, choreography and Lip Sync accuracy.
6. Each category will be judged on a scale of 1 to 10 points with the highest possible score being 40 points.
7. The Unionville Fair Committee reserves the right to refuse unacceptable entries.
8. Registration for performers is at the fair information booth until 6pm on Saturday.
9. Contestants must report no later than 1:00pm on Sunday.

• Pet Contests: Saturday October 5th, starting immediately following the parade at appoximately 1:00p.m. to 2:00p.m.

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           People Who Look Like Their Pets

           The Best Dressed Pet

RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. All pets must be restrained at all times (i.e., leash, cage, bridle, etc.).
2. No pets are permitted to enter the school buildings.
3. Contestants are responsible for the handling and disposal of all animal refuse-it is your duty to remove your pet's duty!
4. All pets must be in good health, including being up-to-date with all immunizations.
5. Each judge's decision is final and in no way reflects the opinions or judgments of the Unionville Community Fair or its organizers.
6. All contestants must submit a completed registration form in order to guarantee contest participation. There is no fee to participate in this contest.
7. The health and well-being of your pet must not be compromised at any time (i.e., no pierced earrings, etc.)
8. First, second and third place will be awarded with a trophy or plaque.
9. All contestants and pets must remain within the boundaries of the contest location.
10. All contestants must provide water, food, treats, etc. for their pets.

For more information and entry forms, please contact John Cameron: 610-347-2420
or email: heatpumpguru@comcast.net
Sponsored by Horizon Heating & Air Conditioning

• Baking Contests
The Apple Pie Contest, PA Preferred™ Chocolate Cookie, Brownie or Bar Baking Contest, PA Preferred™ Chocolate Cake Baking Contest and Angel Food Cake
Contest are all open to any South Eastern Pennsylvania Resident.
Entry Day: Saturday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Judging: Saturday, 2:00 pm.
Release of entries: Sunday after 4:30 pm.

Click here for a PDF of the Baking Contest rules and regulations.

• 25th Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest Sponsored by Barnard's Orchards

Premiums
1st $25 | 2nd $ 20 | 3rd $15 | 4th $5

• Blue Ribbon Apple Pie
PA State Farm Show, 1/13

Premiums
1st $160 | 2nd $100 | 3rd $70 | 4th $40 | 5th $35

At the PA FARM SHOW, this contest is jointly sponsored by:
The Pennsylvania Apple Marketing Program
The Pennsylvania Dept of Agricuhure
The PSACF

• PA Preferred™ Chocolate Cake Contest

Premiums
1st $25 | 2nd $ 20 | 3rd $15

• PA Preferred™ Chocolate Cake Contest
First Place winner is eligible for the 2013 PA Farm Show competition held in January. Prizes for the PA State PA Preferred™ Chocolate Cake winners: 1st $500 | 2nd $250 | 3rd $100
            Sponsors::PA State Assoc. of County Fairs & PA Dept. of Agriculture's PA

             Preferred™ program

• PA Preferred™ Chocolate Cookie, Brownie or Bars

Sponsors::PA State Assoc. of County Fairs & PA Dept. of Agriculture's PA Preferred™ program
Premiums: 1st $20 | 2nd $15 | 3rd $10

• PA Preferred™ Baking Chip Cookie, brownie, bars
First place winner is eligible for the 2013 PA Farm Show competition held in January. Prizes for the PA State PA Preferred™ Chocolate Cookie-Brownie-Bar Winner
1st $250 2nd $100 3rd $50

Premiums
1st $35 | 2nd $25 | 3rd $15

• Angel Food Cake
First Place Winner is eligible for the 2013 PA Farm Show competition.

Prizes for the PA State Angel Food Cake Winners:
1st $500 | 2nd $250 | 3rd $100
Sponsors: Pennsylvania's Egg Farmers and PA State Assoc. of County Fairs