For your fun and enjoyment we will have an exhibit of hoofed farm animals Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It will be a learning experience for both young and old.
Mike Orefice, Superintendent – (860) 485-9155
Hoofed animals only (Goats, Sheep, Pigs, Llamas, etc).
No Entry Fee
Send entries to:
231 Lead Mine Brook Rd.
Harwinton, CT 06791
Rules
Animals and displays should arrive Friday by 4 pm, and not removed before Sunday at 5 pm. All participants are expected to help with the clean up.
Metal pens and bedding are provided but exhibitors must furnish their own feed and hay.
Exhibitors are responsible for keeping aisles free of hay, and debris, and the general appearance of the exhibit, including clean water, during the Fair.
Prizes
Each exhibitor entering for all three days, with a minimum of two animals and an educational display, will receive $100.00 and complimentary Fair admission.
A trophy, and an additional $100.00, for the best educational display.
There will be two classes in this department, cash awards through 5th place, trophies awarded to first place winners, ribbons to all other places.
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth: 17 years and under | $100.00 | $45.00 | $30.00 | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| Adult: 18 years and over | $100.00 | $45.00 | $30.00 | $20.00 | $10.00 |
Space is limited. The Superintendent reserves the right to screen entries to ensure the best variety of animals on display, so enter early! Every effort will be made to accommodate all entries. Please specify the number of pens needed and whether or not you prefer an outside or wall pen. Deadline for entry is the Saturday prior to the start of the Fair.
All animals entered at the Fair must be in good health and in proper physical condition and exhibitors must comply with the State of Connecticut Fair and Show Requirements. The barn superintendent will examine animals upon arrival. Any evidence of poor condition or infectious or contagious disease or failure to produce the necessary documents for health inspection, vaccination or testing, will result in ejection. The barn superintendent will collect and hold the Health Certificates from each exhibitor until the end of the fair. Animals not in compliance with the state regulations for fairs will not be allowed.