OLD FARM DAY - Fluvanna County, Virginia - Celebrating our Farming Heritage
Saturday, October 4, 2008 - Palmyra, Virginia
ANIMAL CALLING CONTEST
11-11:30 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 register with Coordinator in advance to receive Exhibitor Pass and other details (location of exhibit, etc.) in the mail. Those who do not register in advance may experience delays at Exhibitor Entrance while OFD officials give instructions.
2. Cars must arrive BEFORE 8:45 AM. No vehicles admitted after that time - gate closes at 9:00 AM.
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 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place and Honorable Mention
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 Committee and after judging and awards, slices of pies will be sold for fund-raising.
6. Registrations must be made before October 1 by calling: (434) 589-9405
CENTURY FARM EQUIPMENT EXHIBIT
John May, Coordinator 589-3108
1. Participants are encouraged to register with Coordinator in advance to receive Exhibitor Pass and other details (location of exhibit, etc.) in the mail. 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, October 1 or Friday, October 2. Otherwise, equipment must arrive BEFORE 8:45 AM on Old Farm Day.
No vehicles admitted after that time - gate closes at 9:00 AM.
3. Equipment must remain on exhibit until 4:30 PM.
HOMEMAKERS & GARDENERS EXHIBIT
Home Canned & Fresh Picked
Competition Guidelines
(Co-sponsored by the Fluvanna Farm Bureau)
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 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The exhibit will be located next to the Farm Bureau exhibit.
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 Farm Bureau 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 Farm Bureau unless prior arrangements have been made with the Exhibit Coordinators.
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 vegetables
OLD FARM DAY PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
THEME: “Old Farm Day is Family Fun”
All photos entered into competition must be taken at OFD 2009.
ALL SUBMISSIONS
· Regardless of origination, submissions must be in the form of photo prints, no larger than 10” in greater dimension, matted but not framed
· Color or B&W OK
· Deadline for submission two weeks (Thursday October 15)
· Submissions to be dropped off at the Fluvanna County Library during regular library hours, clearly marked as OFD Photo Contest Entries AND with entry details attached firmly to mat (see below). A box will be in the library for entries
· Historical Society, OFD Committee not responsible for damage
· Entries will not be returned, but non-winners may be retrieved
· Limit three entries per person
· Submission acknowledges full-use rights of OFD committee
· IMPORTANT! The following information must be attached firmly to mat: Name, contact (phone or email), age division, category, title or ID of subject
AGE DIVISIONS: <16 on OFD, 16 and up
COMPETITION CATEGORIES:
· People
· Animals
· Machinery
· OFD (overall or specific event)
PRIZES: First, Second, and Honorable Mention ribbons in each category for each age division.
JUDGING WILL BE ON THE BASIS OF:
· Impact
· Photographic quality / technical merit
· Appropriateness to theme and category
Winners will be invited to an award reception in November.