The Linn County Fair

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4-H/ FFA 2008 Events
Friday 7-11
Saturday 7-12
Sunday 7-13
Monday 7-14
Tuesday 7-15
Wednesday 7-16
Thursday 7-17
Free Entertainment Tent
Beer Tent 2008
Open Classes 2008
Garden at the Fair Contest
Recyled Garden Art Contest
Bill Riley Talent Show
Parade '08
Linn County Fair Queen 20
RECYCLED GARDEN ART CONTEST
 
 
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 RULES
 
1. Open to residents of Linn County (metro areas included).

2. There will be four age categories:

a. 3-11 (preschool thru 5th grade)
b. 12-18 (6th thru 12th grade)
c. 19-64 (adults)
d. Over 65 (seniors)


3. Each item must consist of 50% recycled material.

4. The following information must be completed on the registration form. [This will enable the officials to make a card that will be attached to the item at time of entry]

a. Age group
b. Name or type of the item (bowling ball art, bottle birdfeeder, metal sculpture, etc.)
c. List of all materials used and where they were obtained
d. Cost of making the item.
e. If you are willing to sell the item. (If yes, include a phone number. Officials will only give out the number to prospective buyers.)

5. Registration deadline is July 9, 2008

6. Entry check-in will be at the Gate Building of the fair grounds on Friday, July 11 from 9 am to 5 pm. ALL entries must be checked in by 5 pm.

7. Prizes will be awarded for the following:

a. $200.00 for Best of Show (from all categories as determined by the judges)
b. $200.00 for Peoples Choice (from all categories as determined by vote of fair goers)
c. $75.00 for first place in each category
d. $50.00 for second place in each category
e. $25.00 for third place in each category

8. All participants will receive ribbons

9. Judging will take place on Monday, July 14.

10. Awards will be presented at the BBQ on Thursday evening, July 17.


11. Winning entries will be displayed at the BBQ and throughout the county for the rest of the month.

12. All other entries must be picked up on Thursday, July 17 after 3 pm. unless prior arrangements are made. Any entry not picked up will become the property of the Linn County Fair Association.

 
 IF YOU WISH TO ENTER THE CONTEST, FILL OUT THE BELOW REGISTRATION, COPY AND PASTE TO EMAIL TO: sueabel@thelinncountyfair.com
                      
 
RECYCLED GARDEN ART CONTEST
OFFICIAL REGISTRATION
Due by July 9, 2008
If you have multiple items to enter, use a separate form for each item.
 
NAME                              AGE        

ADDRESS                                       
                      STREET                                         CITY                         ZIP


PHONE #                     


TYPE OF ENTRY (such as birdhouse, fountain, sculpture, stepping stone,
gazing ball, etc.)
                                              
 
 
List RECYCLED MATERIALS used in project and
where they were obtained (found, bought at garage sale, flea market, etc)
 
                                                                                            
 
                                                                                            
 
                                                                                            
 
                                                                                            
 
 
Give a brief explanation of how you made your entry.
                                                    
 
                                                    
 
                                                    
 
                                                    
 
                                                    
 
                                                     
 
Total cost to make your entry. $           
 
If someone asks to purchase your entry, is it for sale?    Yes               No    
 
If yes, what is the contact information?            
                                                     

FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: sueabel@thelinncountyfair.com