Department K: Adult Canning and Baking

Kathie Grauer, Superintendent – (860) 689-0007

Rules

  • Please refer to the Exhibitors page for general rules and information.
  • Limited to exhibitors at least 18 years old.
  • Canned goods may be brought in Thursday 6-8 pm or Friday before 4 pm.
  • Bakery items to be judged Saturday may be delivered Thursday 6-8 pm, Friday by 4 pm, or Saturday 8–9 am. We encourage you to bring them Friday for freshness. Bakery items judged Saturday are to be removed between 5-6 pm Saturday
  • Bakery items to be judged on Sunday may not be brought until Sunday and may not be removed until 5 pm.
  • Sunday Exhibitors must pick up entry tags at the office after 8 am.
  • Bakery items should be in plastic bags, preferably ziplock.
  • The Fair is not responsible for any item(s) left after 6:30 pm Sunday.
  • Professional bakers are not allowed to enter, no commercial mixes will be accepted.

Due to the U.S.D.A. revisions, the use of paraffin for sealing jams, jellies, conserves, marmalades and preserves made at home is no longer recommended, these products should be processed in boiling hot water bath for 5 minutes. Therefore, entries sealed with paraffin will not be accepted for judging and will automatically be disqualified. Under any item that says “specify kind” one exhibitor may enter several varieties.

Judging Saturday

Departments 1-88:

Judging Sunday

Departments 89-119:

Collections

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
1. Collection of Pickles, 3 varieties $5 $4 $3
2. Collection of Canned Vegetables, 3 varieties $5 $4 $3
3. Collection of Jam, 4 varieties $5 $4 $3
4. Collection of Jellies, 4 varieties $5 $4 $3
5. Collection of Salsa, 3 varieties $5 $4 $3
6. Collection of 3 or more homemade food items in a gift basket and any other appropriate items desired $5 $4 $3

1/2 Pints, pints or quarts

(1/4 pints may be used for chutney and relish)

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
7. 3 Jars Chutney, 1 variety, please specify kind. $4 $3 $2
8. 3 Jars Bread & Butter Pickles $4 $3 $2
9. 3 Jars Dill Pickles $4 $3 $2
10. 3 Jars Pickle, 1 variety, please specify kind. $4 $3 $2
11. 3 Jars Zucchini Relish $4 $3 $2
12. 3 Jars Corn Relish $4 $3 $2
13. 3 Jars Tomato Relish $4 $3 $2
14. 3 Jars Pepper Relish $4 $3 $2
15. 3 Jars Pickle Relish $4 $3 $2
16. 3 Jars Relish, other, please specify kind. $4 $3 $2
17. 3 Jars Pickled Beets $4 $3 $2
18. 3 Jars Sauerkraut $4 $3 $2
19. Best 3 Jars Pears $4 $3 $2
20. Best 3 Jars Peaches $4 $3 $2
21. Best 3 Jars Raspberries $4 $3 $2
22. Best 3 Blueberries $4 $3 $2
23. Best 3 Jars Grape Juice $4 $3 $2
24. Best 3 Jars Applesauce $4 $3 $2
25. Best 3 Jars String Beans $4 $3 $2
26. Best 3 Jars Tomatoes $4 $3 $2
27. Best 3 Jars Carrots $4 $3 $2
28. Best 3 Jars Beets $4 $3 $2
29. Best 3 Jars Squash $4 $3 $2
30. Best 3 Jars Hot Peppers $4 $3 $2
31. Best 3 Jars Sweet Peppers $4 $3 $2
32. Best 3 Jars Corn $4 $3 $2
33. Best 3 Jars Chili Sauce $4 $3 $2
34. Best 3 Jars Spagetti Sauce $4 $3 $2
35. Best 3 Jars Ketchup $4 $3 $2
36. Best 3 Jars Tomato Sauce $4 $3 $2
37. Best 3 Jars Tomato Juice $4 $3 $2
38. Best 3 Jars Salsa, 1 variety, please specify kind. $4 $3 $2

Jams and Jellies

1/4 pint – 1/2 pint – pints or quarts

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
39. Best 3 Jars Peach Jam $4 $3 $2
40. Best 3 Jars Peach with other fruit Jam $4 $3 $2
41. Best 3 Jars Blueberry Jam $4 $3 $2
42. Best 3 Jars Strawberry Jam $4 $3 $2
43. Best 3 Jars Strawberry with other fruit Jam $4 $3 $2
44. Best 3 Jars Grape Jam $4 $3 $2
45. Best 3 Jars Raspberry Jam $4 $3 $2
46. Best 3 Jars Plum Jam $4 $3 $2
47. Best 3 Jars Jam, other variety, please specify kind. $4 $3 $2
48. Best 3 Jars Jelly, 1 variety, please specify kind. $4 $3 $2
49. Best 3 Jars Fruit Butter, please specify kind. $4 $3 $2

Honey, Wax, Maple Syrup

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
50. Best Strained Honey, dark – 3 Jars $4 $3 $2
51. Best Strained Honey, light – 3 Jars $4 $3 $2
52. Comb Honey in a box $4 $3 $2
53. Wax Honey $4 $3 $2
54. Best 1 quart maple syrup, must be in a clear glass container $4 $3 $2

Eggs

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
55. Best 1-Dozen Hens Eggs, blue $4 $3 $2
56. Best 1 Dozen Hens Eggs, brown $4 $3 $2
57. Best 1-Dozen Hens Eggs, white $4 $3 $2
58. Best 1-Dozen Duck Eggs $4 $3 $2
59. Best 1-Dozen Miscellaneous Eggs $4 $3 $2

Miscellaneous

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
60. 1 Bottle Vinegar, please specify kind. $4 $3 $2
61. Decorated Gingerbread House: Not to exceed 12″x12″, all items must be edible, judged on appearance. $8 $6 $4

House must be on a base no larger than 12 sq. inches and will be on display Saturday and Sunday. Judging will be Saturday. House does not need to be wrapped.

Quick Bread

Please place baked goods in plastic bags

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
62. Coffee Cake, please specify kind. $4 $3 $2
63. Zucchini $4 $3 $2
64. Nut $4 $3 $2
65. Fruit, please specify kind. $4 $3 $2
66. Pumpkin $4 $3 $2
67. Half Dozen Muffins, please specify kind. $4 $3 $2
68. Scones, 4, please specify kind. $4 $3 $2

Yeast Bakery: Bread, Rolls, Buns, etc.

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
69. White $4 $3 $2
70. Whole Wheat $4 $3 $2
71. Cinnamon Bread $4 $3 $2
72. Raisin $4 $3 $2
73. Dinner Rolls, at least 6, please specify kind. $4 $3 $2
74. Cinnamon Rolls $4 $3 $2
75. Sweet Rolls, please specify kind. $4 $3 $2
76. Coffee Ring Raised $4 $3 $2
77. Bread Machine Bread, please specify kind. $4 $3 $2

Candy

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
78. Pound Box Fudge $4 $3 $2
79. Please specify $4 $3 $2

Cookies

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
80. Half Dozen Sugar Cookies $4 $3 $2
81. Half Dozen Molasses Cookies $4 $3 $2
82. Half Dozen Ginger Cookies $4 $3 $2
83. Half Dozen Chocolate Chip Cookies $4 $3 $2
84. Half Dozen Blonde Brownies $4 $3 $2
85. Half Dozen Chocolate Brownies $4 $3 $2
86. Half Dozen Lemon Bars $4 $3 $2
87. Half Dozen Oatmeal Cookies $4 $3 $2
88. Half Dozen Cookies, other, please specify kind. $4 $3 $2

Contests

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
89. Two Crusted Apple Pie Contest $7 $5 $4

Cakes

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
90. Spice $5 $4 $3
91. Yellow Layer with Frosting $5 $4 $3
92. Chocolate Layer with Frosting $5 $4 $3
93. Ginger Bread $5 $4 $3
94. Angel $5 $4 $3
95. Jelly Roll $5 $4 $3
96. Cherry-nut $5 $4 $3
97. Cheesecake $5 $4 $3
98. Walnut $5 $4 $3
99. Decorated Cake $5 $4 $3
100. Applesauce $5 $4 $3
101. Carrot Cake $5 $4 $3
102. Coconut Cake $5 $4 $3
103. Cake, other, please specify kind. $5 $4 $3

Pies

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
104. Pecan Pie $5 $4 $3
105. Lemon $5 $4 $3
106. Chocolate $5 $4 $3
107. Coconut Cream $5 $4 $3
108. Pumpkin $5 $4 $3
109. Squash $5 $4 $3
110. Cherry $5 $4 $3
111. Peach $5 $4 $3
112. Blueberry $5 $4 $3
113. Apple Pie $5 $4 $3
114. Pie, other, please specify kind. $4 $3 $2
115. Cobbler, Fruit, please specify kind. $4 $3 $2

Gluten Free

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
116. Half Dozen Cookies, please specify kind. $5 $4 $3
117. Cake, please specify kind. $5 $4 $3
118. Rolls, at least 6, please specify kind. $5 $4 $3
119. Miscellaneous, please specify. $5 $4 $3

 

Harwinton Residents’ Baking Contest

Pumpkin Cloverleaf Rolls 

Ingredients

1 package active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water (110-115 degrees)10 teaspoons brown sugar, divided

1 cup warm milk (110-115 degrees)

1 cup cooked or canned pumpkin

6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

4 ½ teaspoons grated orange peel

1 tablespoon salt

4 ¼ to 4 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 egg, beaten

 

Directions

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 teaspoon brown sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add milk, pumpkin, butter, orange peel, salt and remaining sugar; mix well. Add 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about one hour. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 1 minute. Divide into 6 portions. Divide each into 12 pieces. Shape each into a ball; place three balls in each greased muffin cup. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Brush rolls with
egg. Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes or until browned. Remove from pans to wire rack to cool.

Submit 5 on a plate.

Department D: Beef Cattle Show

  1. Katie Adkins, Superintendent – (860) 601-1815

Judging Sunday at 11 am.

Please review the General Rules for the Beef and Dairy Shows

Showmanship – Age of Jan 1st

Classes
1. Senior Showmanship – exhibitors 18-21
2. Intermediate Showmanship – exhibitors 13-17
3. Junior Showmanship – exhibitors 7-12
4. Novice Showmanship – first year showing
5. Pee Wee Showmanship –  under age 7 (accompanied by an older junior)
6. Over the Hill Showmanship- anyone over 21

Premiums

 

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
$25 $20 $15 $10 $5

Steers

Classes (determined based on entries)
7. Lightweight Steers
8. Heavyweight Steers

Champion & Reserve Rosettes ($15) ($10)

Heifers

Classes (Shown by breed – Angus, AOB, Hereford)
9. Junior Heifer Calves: born Jan 1–May 1, 2026
10. Winter Heifer Calves: born Nov 1–Dec 31, 2025
11. Senior Heifer Calves: born Sept 1–Oct 31, 2025
12. Late Summer Yearling Heifers: born July 1–Aug 31, 2025
13. Early Summer Yearling Heifers: born May 1–June 30, 2025
14. Late Junior Yearling Heifers: born March 1–April 30, 2025
15. Junior Yearling Heifers: born Jan 1–Feb 28, 2025
16. Senior Yearling Heifers: born Sept 1–Dec 31, 2024

Champion & Reserve Rosettes ($15) ($10)

Group Classes- By breed

Classes
17. Produce of Dam: two animals by one dam
18. Get of Sire: Three animals by one sire
19. Best Four Head: Owned or Co-Owned by exhibitor

Open Premiums

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
$35 $30 $25 $20 $15

Junior Premiums

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
$25 $20 $15 $10 $5

Champion & Reserve receive an additional $15 and $10 premium respectively.

Beef and Dairy Show General Rules

Beef and Dairy cattle will be shown in separate departments and housed in separate barns. Please enter Beef under department D and Dairy under department E.

Please refer to the Exhibitors page for general rules and information.

Please include a copy of health certificate and lease papers, if applicable, with your entry form. Entry forms should include class, breed, animal’s name and registration number, date of birth, sire and dam.

An entry form must be completed by each exhibitor.

Any exhibitor staying overnight will comply with the Fair’s overnight policy as stated and will be required to wear a Fair issued name tag and will be required to sleep in the dairy barn. Permission slips are required for any exhibitor under the age of 18.

Any exhibitor dispensing or consuming alcoholic beverages, or leaving before dismissal time, will forfeit premium monies.

All cattle must be on the grounds by Friday 4pm and remain until Sunday 6 pm.

No set up until Thursday 5 pm, spaces will be pre-assigned.

Cattle will be housed in a modern building. Bedding will be provided.

All trailers and animals must be brought in through gate #2. Please see the Superintendent to obtain a parking permit for your livestock vehicle.

Cattle shall originate from herds that meet the testing and health requirements of the State of Connecticut. All cattle must have a health certificate issued within 60 days of their first show by an accredited veterinarian stating that the animal is in good health and not showing signs of infectious, contagious and/or communicable diseases. No animals are to be unloaded until the health papers have been shown to the Superintendent.

Out of state cattle are required to have a current health certificate, and comply with the health and testing regulations set forth by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.

Animals not complying with the above regulations will be removed from the Fairgrounds.

Animals must be owned or leased by the exhibitor. Certificates of registry and lease papers of all animals must be brought to the Fair and presented to the Superintendent.

No animals will be accepted on arrival at the fairgrounds unless properly entered.

All cattle will be judged in the ring and must be in the ring when the class is called.

The judge reserves the right to withhold the award in any class if they feel the animals do not meet the breed standards. Animals will be judged on their merits.

All exhibitors are encouraged to display farm and breed signs.

Fitting is at the discretion of the exhibitor.

Rules Governing Drawing of Horses and Oxen

Contestants and their helpers participating in contests must carry their own liability insurance. Only one driver and two helpers for each team will be admitted free.

The Fair will not be responsible for any damage done to persons, animals, automobiles or property.

  1. Please refer to the Exhibitors page for general rules and information.
  2. The Superintendent and Judges shall be responsible for the enforcement of all rules. They shall have full jurisdiction as well as plenary power to decide all questions arising in connection with the contest and the enforcement of the rules and regulations governing the same. They shall determine the winners and shall award the prizes in accordance with the rules. They shall have the right to disqualify any driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs or any team that is in an unfit condition. Failure to comply promptly with the direction of the Judges and Superintendent shall result in immediate disqualification of a contestant.
  3. Connecticut Ox Owners and Drives Association Rules will govern the Ox Drawing Contest.
  4. Eastern Draft Horse Association Rules will govern the Draft Horse Contest.
  5. All horses exhibited must have certificate of vaccination against equine encephalomylitis.
  6. Any offensive language toward the Superintendent or Judges, before, during or after any drawing contest, will disqualify the contestant, and cause them to  forfeit any premiums due.
  7. Interference or harassment of a State Livestock Inspector will result in forfeiture of premium monies and/or expulsion from the Fairgrounds.
  8. Drug Testing Horse/Oxen Pulling: The Harwinton Agricultural Society, sponsor of the Harwinton Fair, retains the right to test any and all pulling animals. Anyone refusing testing will be eliminated from competition. If a team tests positive, all winnings will be forfeited and the owner and team will not be allowed to pull for 2 years at the Harwinton Fair.
  9. Oxen: A whip or wooden stick only and no hitting on the face.

2026 Harwinton Fair poster contest winner Alethia Trudeau – Age 13

 

 

 

Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest

Winner will be presented with the Jamie Kirchner Memorial Trophy.

Any youth 6 years or older may enter. Follow the recipe below, it does not need to be included with the entry.

Please refer to the Exhibitors page for general rules and information.

Prizes

1st 2nd 3rd
$2.00 $1.50 $1.00

All others will receive participant ribbons.

Jamie’s Recipe

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • (1) 12 ounce bag Chocolate Chips

Directions

Makes 6 dozen.

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. Mix shortening and brown sugar.
  3. Add granulated sugar and stir.
  4. Add eggs, water and vanilla and beat well.
  5. Add flour, salt and baking soda and beat well.
  6. Stir in chocolate chips.
  7. Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet.
  8. Bake 12 minutes.
  9. Cool on cooling rack.

Submit 6 on a plate for judging.

Horse Show Events

Samantha Borkoski, Superintendent – (860) 585-9018

Paid in person the day of competing, $10 per class when entering the same day.

General Rules And Regulations

  • Please refer to the Exhibitors page for general rules and information.
  • One person per horse admitted free to the Fair.
  • Current rabies vaccine and negative Coggins certificates are required for each horse.
  • No stallions are allowed on the Fairgrounds.
  • Red ribbons must be on the tails of horses that kick.
  • AQHA rulebook will be used as a guideline only.
  • Decisions of the judge and/or committee are final.
  • No horses will be ridden in any area other than the show ring.
  • Proper attire is required. Anyone under 18 years of age must wear protective headgear with the harness securely fastened.
  • Secretaries booth will be open at 7:30 am Saturday and 9:30 am Sunday.
  • All entry forms must be signed by rider or guardian if rider is a minor.
  • Separate numbers will be assigned to riders riding more than one horse. Riders cannot combine points from more than one horse for any on championship.
  • Any disorderly conduct by rider or horse will exclude them from the show and fairgrounds.
  • All courses will be posted at the secretaries booth and lower end of the show ring.

The Harwinton Agricultural Society Horse Show Committee, and Show Officials will not be held responsible for any accident, loss, damage, or death to person, horse, or property. Signature on entry form constitutes agreement herein.

English, Saturday

Warm-up 8–8:45 am.
Classes begin at 9 am.

Showmanship

Non Divisional. Open to any horse/rider combo. Pattern to be posted in the morning.

Class
1. Adult Fitting and Showmanship
2. Youth 18 and Under Fitting and Showmanship

Leadline

Open to any rider 10 and under and have never shown any other division.

Class
3. Leadline Equitation
4. Leadline Pleasure
5. Leadline Poles

Walk Trot

Class
6. Walk Trot Equitation
7. Walk Trot Pleasure
8. Walk Trot Poles or Xrail

Junior

Open to any rider 13 years and younger as of January 1.

Class
9. Junior Equation
10. Junior Pleasure
11. Junior 2′ Fences

Senior

Open to any rider 14 to 18 years of age as of January 1.

Class
12. Senior Equitation
13. Senior Pleasure
14. Senior 2’–2’3 Fences

Adult

Open to any riders 19 and older as of January 1.

Class
15. Adult Equitation
16. Adult Pleasure
17. Adult 2’–2’3 Fences

Open Fair Pleasure Stakes

Money Added. Open to any rider/horse combo that competed in any WTC class. WT riders are ineligible to enter.

Class 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
18. Open Fair Pleasure Stakes $25 $20 $15 $10 $5

Trail

First class after lunch. Non Divisional.

Class
19. Leadline Trail
20. Walk Trot Trail
21. Junior Trail
22. Senior Trail
23. Adult Trail

Hunter Equitation

Class
24. Hunter Under Saddle
25. Hunter Over Fences 2’-2’3
26. Hunter Equitation Fences 2’-2’3

 

Class
27. Itty Bitty Jumpers 2′
28. Itty Bitty Jumpers 2′
29. Itty Bitty Jumpers 2′

 

Class
30. Training Jumpers 2’6
31. Training Jumpers 2’6
32. Training Jumpers 2’6

Western, Sunday

Warm-up 8–8:45 am.
Classes begin at 9 am.

Showmanship

Non Divisional. Open to any horse/rider combo. Pattern to be posted in the morning.

Class
33. Adult Fitting and Showmanship
34. Youth 18 and Under Fitting and Showmanship

Leadline

Open to any rider 10 and under and have never shown any other division.

Class
35. Leadline Equitation
36. Leadline Pleasure
37. Leadline Discipline

Walk Trot

Class
38. Walk Trot Equitation
39. Walk Trot Pleasure
40. Walk Trot Discipline

Junior

Open to any rider 13 years and younger as of January 1.

Class
41. Junior Equitation
42. Junior Pleasure
43. Junior Discipline

Senior

Open to any rider 14 to 18 years of age as of January 1.

Class
44. Senior Equitation
45. Senior Pleasure
46. Senior Discipline

Adult

Open to any riders 19 and older as of January 1.

Class
47. Adult Equitation
48. Adult Pleasure
49. Adult Discipline

Open Fair Pleasure Stakes

Money Added. Open to any rider/horse combo that competed in any WTC class. WT riders are ineligible to enter.

Class 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
50. Open Fair Pleasure Stakes $25 $20 $15 $10 $5

Ranch Riding

First class after lunch. Following AQHA rules. Pattern to be posted in the morning.

Class
51. Open Ranch Rail
52. Open Ranch Riding
53. Open Ranch Trail

Open Trail/Barrels

Non Divisional

Class
54. Leadline Trail
55. Walk Trot Trail
56. Junior Trail
57. Senior Trail
58. Adult Trail
59. Barrel Racing
60. Key Hole
61. Flag Race
62. Pole Bending
63. Sit A Buck
64. Egg and Spoon

Ox Teamster’s Challenge

Carl and David Armbruster, Superintendents (860) 940-8594

Saturday, adjacent to the Oxen Ring. There is no fee to enter.

  • Please refer to the Exhibitors page for general rules and information.
  • Begins after show classes
  • Open to all teams strong enough to pull a loaded sled.
  • Open to all teamsters – any age or gender
  • Maximum 2 pairs per teamster

Teamster must work alone, using mostly voice commands: Load an unruly log onto a woodshod sled and then pull the sled through an obstacle course designed to simulate trees, bridges, and mud holes. The event is timed and the judge deducts points for each mistake. This is a show of patience and skill for both teamster and team. Good sportsmanship is expected and makes this event a crowd-pleaser. No nose baskets will be allowed.

The Fair pays 10 places and provides colorful rosette ribbons as well as a trophy for first place team.

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
$100 $75 $50 $40 $30 $25 $20 $15 $10 $10

Extra money can be earned by spilling a small water bucket with one end of the log during the course.

Please sign up in the morning, or ahead of time, with the announcer:
David Armbruster
355 North Harwinton Ave
Terryville, CT 06786-4104

Stock Garden Tractor Pull

Friday. Registration starts at 5 pm, pull begins at 5:30 pm. Held in the tractor pull area at the South end of the Fairgrounds. There is no fee to enter.

Please refer to the Exhibitors page for general rules and information. For more information call Mike Meholic (203-910-9130)

Classes

Class 1. Stock. Kids 6-10 years old. Up to 12HP with 23/10.5/12 or smaller tires
Class 2. Stock. Kids 11-14 years old. up to 12HP with 23/10.5/12 or smaller tires.
Class 3. Stock. Kids 6-14 years old.  14-20HP with 26/12/12 or smaller tires.
Class 3G. Gravely-Kids 6-14 years old  26/10.5/12 or smaller tires.
Class 4. Stock. Adult. 15 years and older. up to 11HP with 23/10.5/12 or smaller tires.
Class 5. Stock. Adult. 15 years and older. 12-16HP with 23/10.5/12 or smaller tires.
Class 6. Stock. Adult. 15 years and older. 17-20HP with 26/12/12 or smaller tires.
Class 6G. Gravely-Adult. 15 years or older with 26/12/12 or smaller tires.
Class 7. Stock Big Wheels. Kids 6-14 years old. up to 20HP 16-24 inch tires. No tires larger than 8.3×24 or 9.5.
Class 8. Stock Big Wheels. Adult, 15 years and older, up to 20HP 16-24 inch tires. none larger than 8.3×24 or 9.5.
Class 9. Super Stock, Adult, 15 years and older. Kids under the age of 15 yrs. old may pull with officials’ approval. 

General Rules, All classes

 

  • Children under the age of 14 yrs. will not be allowed in the pit except when pulling. If 2 or more children are pulling with the same tractor, the children waiting must wait outside the pit.
  • Adults:  only one person, per tracotr, per class. Kids: two children from an immediated famliy, per tractor, may pull in the same class if the family only has one tracotr in that class.
  • Kids 6-14 years must be able to safely operate the tractor to the satisfaction of our officials. Kids must also have an adult coach at all times. Coaches must remain outside the boundary lines at time of the pull.
  • No passengers. ONLY the driver is allowed on the tractor.
  • All tractors MUST have wheelie bars.
  • All tractors must have clevis or hole in drawbar large enough to accept a hook from the stone boat. Hole must be at least 2″in diameter. Hitch shall be located 1″ below the center line of the rear axle.
  • Officials will class and check all the tractors. Their judgment is final.
  • Boundary lines will be 10 feet apart. If tractor or stone boat hits the boundary lines, the driver and tractor will be disqualified.
  • A Full pull will be 8 feet. For Classes 1 & 2, if the first-round attempt does not result in a full pull, the driver may rehook.
  • No jerking the stone boat. You must tighten the chain before pulling.
  • Drivers must remain seated in the seat, not back edge of the seat. Drivers must keep one hand on the steering wheel at all times while pulling. No leaning back further than the back edge of the seat. NO BOUNCING!
  • The Class winner will be allowed to move up to the next class and compete for fun only, not for ribbons.
  • After pulling, take your tractor directly to the truck or trailer that it will be loaded on. No driving around the fairgrounds, no speeding through the faigrounds or parking areas!
  • No horseplay or alcoholic beverages allowed. No passengers on tractor.
  • No cheating!!!
    • Cheat once: warning.
    • Cheat twice: miss two pulls.
    • Cheat 3 times: kids out for the season, adults out permanently.
  • The Pulling committee and officials reserve the right to add any additional rules and  correct any problems that happen at a pull.

The age of the puller on May 1st will determine the class they will pull for the entire season.

There are a few tractors with factory stock 15″ rims. These will be classed on an individual basis.

A 23/10.5/12 tire is 23″ tall, 10.5″ wide and on a 12″ rim.

A 26/12/12 is 26 tire is 26″ tall, 12″ wide and on a23″” rim.

Stock Garden Tractor Pull Rules

Stock garden tractors up to 20 HP, 1 or 2 cylinders, gas engine cannot run over 3,600 RPM.

All tractors shall maintain original engine HP and number or cylinders. Any tractor not meeting engine requirements will be enterd into Super Stock.

All tractors must have a rigid draw bar. Maximum bar height. For Big Wheels ( Class 7 & 8) will be 12″ from the ground. Economy tractors must have a stock hitch that was original equpiment or one rebuilt to original specs.  No bolt-on drawbars behind the rear axle.

No locked rear ends permitted. Those equipped cannot use them.

One set of stock garden tractor wheel weights, or tires loaded with liquid ballast, not both.

Wheel Weights, Classes 1-8

  • 8″ and 12″ wheels may be homemade and should not to exceed 75 lbs. per wheel.
  • Big wheels must be manufactured only and not to exceed 140 lbs. per wheel.
  • NOTE: Weights may be weighted at any time at the discretion of an official. They must be removable.
  • Wheel weights OR loaded tires. Cannot have both.
  • Under mounted mowers are allowed. No chains over 10″ long to hold mower deck to tractor. No other attachments.
  • No cut tires, no tire chains, dual wheels, 4×4’s, crawlers, steel wheels, pit bulls, C-Pekls, or professional pulling tires.
  • Tractors in classes 7 & 8 must be equipped with wheelie bars that are strong enough to support tractor.
    Wheelie bars must be strong enough to support tractor. Bars must be made of 2” square tubing, 1/8” thick, or flat stock, 1/4″ x 2 1/4″ max. Brace 1 1/4″ x 1 1/4″ x 1/8″ angle. Cross brace must not interfere with hitch or chain. Bars must not extend more than 4” behind the exterior of the tire, no more than 6” from the ground. They must have wheels or pads.
  • Wheelie bars are not mandatory for classes 1 thru 6 but are highly recommended for safety. If you have them they must meet the standards listed above.
  • Cub cadets must have a shield to deflect any flying parts to theground in event of a mishap. Shields must be made of 16 gauge steel or 1/8″ aluminum and surround the clutch housing on top and both sides.
  • Stock seats only. No car or truck seats, bucket seats or otherwise.
  • Drivers must sit in their seats. No bouncing, One habd on the wheel at all times. We will be watching!
  • Flagrant violators of any rules will not be allowed to pull, per decision of official.

Super Stock Rules, Class 9

  • Garden tractors, up to 25hp. One or two cylinder, four cycle,  Carbureted gasoline engines.
  • Frame cannot be lengthened more than 4″. Hood cannot be raised more than 3″.
  • Wheelie Bars- Must not extend more than 4″ behind the exterior of the tire and no more than 6″ from the ground. See stock tracotr rules for requirements.
  • All tractors must have a rigid drawbar. Max  drawbar height will be 14″. drawbars must not extend rearward more than 15” from center of the axle. Rear engine tractors are the exception, with rigid bars being as close as possible to the engine.
  • Maximum engine RPM must not exceed 4,000 and may be checked at any time.
  • All tractors must have sufficient shielding of belts, chains, clutches, etc. to deflect any flying parts to the ground.
  • Any type of tire may be used. Tires can be modified. Max size will be 31/15.5/15. No dual wheels, no tire chains or studs.
  • A tractor that pulls in Super Stock cannot pull in any other class. Tractor may not weigh more than 1800 lbs. with tires no bigger than 3 1/15.5/15. Weight may be added to achive this weight.
  • NOTE: Super Stock tractors will be weighed. There will be a one time fee for the scale to be paid by the puller. Tractors may be rechecked at any time at a later pull at no fee, and  at the discretion of the official.