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AGRICULTURE COMPETITIONS |
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Local gardeners and
farmers can compete for cash and ribbon
awards in the Agricultural competition for
the County Fair. Most of the commonly
grown fruits, vegetables, and crops of this
area can be entered in various categories.
The fresh vegetables and
fruits class includes products like
potatoes, onions, southern peas, okra, hot
peppers, bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers,
green beans, apples, pears, turnips, and
peanuts. Class II includes winter squash,
pumpkins, watermelons, sunflowers, and
ornamental gourds.
Field crop competition
includes hay, mixed legume and grass,
alfalfa, silage, soybeans, wheat, and white
and yellow corn. |
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| LIVESTOCK,
POULTRY, AND RABBIT BLUE RIBBON COMPETITIONS |
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This year the fair
includes exhibits and demonstrations for
cattle, sheep, rabbits, swine, chickens, and
goats. There will be poultry competitions
for youth and adults. The poultry show will
include the 4-H chick-chain show and FFA and
vocational school exhibits. There will be
youth showmanship classes for 4-H animal
exhibitors.
The rabbit show will
involve a number of breeds and is sanctioned by the American Rabbit
Breeders Association (ARBA).
The open-air shelter
again will be home to prize beef cattle,
sheep and goats on display. This giant
shelter enlarges the agricultural area and
allows more room for showing livestock
during the fair. This facility compliments
the livestock arena constructed several
years ago. Both the arena and the open-air
shelter are available for use by visitors to
Chester Frost Park year-round.
Forestry
exhibits by the Tennessee Department of
Agriculture are scheduled as well as
beekeeping demonstrations by local
beekeepers. Exhibits by local 4-H students
will show club and individual projects
reflecting 4-H studies.
The "trained"
baby ducks that are always a hit at the fair
will make a return appearance. The newborn
ducklings are trained to climb a small
ladder and slide down a chute splashing into
a pool of water below. Kids of all ages love
the baby ducks. |
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| FLOWER
SHOW BLUE RIBBON COMPETITIONS |
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Sponsored
by the Scenic Cities Beautiful Commission
and the Chattanooga Council of Garden Clubs
WHAT: "Keep Hamilton County
Beautiful" is this year's theme.
The Flower Show is a part of the
County Fair, and strives to interest and
guide people in growing and sharing
beautiful horticulture specimens; to share
with them in creating designs for their
homes and flower shows; and to stimulate
interest in activities of this fair. Any
non-professional horticulturist or designer
in Hamilton County is welcome to exhibit at
this show. Ribbons and cash prizes
will be awarded in each division. |
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| HOME-CENTERED
BLUE RIBBON COMPETITIONS |
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Last year over 250 people
entered 740 items in various categories for
the Home-Centered events. The number of
entries is expected to increase this year.
White, red and blue ribbon awards and
premiums are given for first, second, and
third place in each category.
Categories for this year's
fair are
an Art Competition,
Crafts, Baked Goods and
Clothing. The Crafts category includes
basketry, ceramics, woodcarving,
woodworking, cross-stitch, weaving, hand
knitting, quilted items, miniatures, toys,
Christmas ornaments, and more. The Clothing
category includes dresses, skirts, suits and
coats, children's garments, and more.
The Baked Goods category has lots
for pies, candies, quick breads, cakes,
yeast breads, and cookies.
Display and judging of
the entries will take place inside the C hester
Frost
Pavilion.
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