Kathie Grauer, Superintendent – (860) 689-0007
Rules
- Entries close September 27th.
- Canned goods may be brought in Thursday 6-8 pm or Friday by 4 pm.
- Bakery items to be judged Saturday may be delivered Thursday 6-8 pm, Friday by 4 pm, or Saturday 8–9:30 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 pm Sunday.
- Professional Bakers are not allowed to enter, no commercial mixes will be accepted.
- Children 17 years and under not allowed in this Department.
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:
- Cakes
- Gluten Free Items
- Pies
- Harwinton Residents’ Contest
- Association of Connecticut Fairs Adult Baking Contest
Collections
| Department |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
| 1 |
Collection of Pickles, 3 varieties |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 2 |
Collection of Canned Vegetables, 3 varieties |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 3 |
Collection of Jam, 4 varieties |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 4 |
Collection of Jellies, 4 varieties |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 5 |
Collection of Salsa, 3 varieties |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 6 |
Collection of 3 or more homemade food items in a gift basket and any other appropriate items desired |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
1/2 Pints, pints or quarts
(1/4 pints may be used for chutney and relish)
| Department |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
| 7 |
3 Jars Chutney, 1 variety (specify kind) |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 8 |
3 Jars Bread & Butter Pickles |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 9 |
3 Jars Dill Pickles |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 10 |
3 Jars Pickle, 1 variety (specify kind) |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 11 |
3 Jars Zucchini Relish |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 12 |
3 Jars Corn Relish |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 13 |
3 Jars Tomato Relish |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 14 |
3 Jars Pepper Relish |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 15 |
3 Jars Pickle Relish |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 16 |
3 Jars Relish, other (specify kind) |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 17 |
3 Jars Pickled Beets |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 18 |
3 Jars Sauerkraut |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 19 |
Best 3 Jars Pears |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 20 |
Best 3 Jars Peaches |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 21 |
Best 3 Jars Raspberries |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 22 |
Best 3 Blueberries |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 23 |
Best 3 Jars Grape Juice |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 24 |
Best 3 Jars Applesauce |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 25 |
Best 3 Jars Green Beans |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 26 |
Best 3 Jars Tomatoes |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 27 |
Best 3 Jars Carrots |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 28 |
Best 3 Jars Beets |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 29 |
Best 3 Jars Squash |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 30 |
Best 3 Jars Hot Peppers |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 31 |
Best 3 Jars Sweet Peppers |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 32 |
Best 3 Jars Corn |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 33 |
Best 3 Jars Chili Sauce |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 34 |
Best 3 Jars Spagetti Sauce |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 35 |
Best 3 Jars Ketchup |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 36 |
Best 3 Jars Tomato Sauce |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 37 |
Best 3 Jars Tomato Juice |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 38 |
Best 3 Jars Salsa, 1 variety (specify kind) |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
Jams and Jellies
1/4 pint – 1/2 pint – pints or quarts
| Department |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
| 39 |
Best 3 Jars Peach Jam |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 40 |
Best 3 Jars Peach with other fruit Jam |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 41 |
Best 3 Jars Blueberry Jam |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 42 |
Best 3 Jars Strawberry Jam |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 43 |
Best 3 Jars Strawberry with other fruit Jam |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 44 |
Best 3 Jars Grape Jam |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 45 |
Best 3 Jars Raspberry Jam |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 46 |
Best 3 Jars Plum Jam |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 47 |
Best 3 Jars Jam, other variety (specify kind) |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 48 |
Best 3 Jars Jelly, 1 variety (specify kind) |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 49 |
Best 3 Jars Fruit Butter (specify kind) |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
Honey, Wax, Maple Syrup
| Department |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
| 50 |
Best Strained Honey, dark – 3 Jars |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 51 |
Best Strained Honey, light – 3 Jars |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 52 |
Comb Honey in a box |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 53 |
Wax Honey |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 54 |
Best 1 quart maple syrup, must be in a clear glass container |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
Eggs
| Department |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
| 55 |
Best 1-Dozen Hens Eggs, blue |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 56 |
Best 1 Dozen Hens Eggs, brown |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 57 |
Best 1-Dozen Hens Eggs, white |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 58 |
Best 1-Dozen Duck Eggs |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 59 |
Best 1-Dozen Miscellaneous Eggs |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
Miscellaneous
| Department |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
| 60 |
1 Bottle Vinegar (specify kind) |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 61 |
Decorated Gingerbread House |
$8.00 |
$6.00 |
$4.00 |
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
| Department |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
| 62 |
Coffee Cake – (specify kind) |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 63 |
Zucchini |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 64 |
Nut |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 65 |
Fruit (specify kind) |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 66 |
Pumpkin |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 67 |
Half Dozen Muffins (specify kind) |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 68 |
Scones, 4 (specify kind) |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
Yeast Bakery: Bread, Rolls, Buns, etc.
| Department |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
| 69 |
White |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 70 |
Whole Wheat |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 71 |
Cinnamon Bread |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 72 |
Raisin |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 73 |
Dinner Rolls, at least 6 (specify kind) |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 74 |
Cinnamon Rolls |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 75 |
Sweet Rolls (specify kind) |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 76 |
Coffee Ring Raised |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 77 |
Bread Machine Bread (specify kind) |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
Candy
| Department |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
| 78 |
Pound Box Fudge |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
Cookies
| Department |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
| 79 |
Half Dozen Sugar Cookies |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 80 |
Half Dozen Molasses Cookies |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 81 |
Half Dozen Ginger Cookies |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 82 |
Half Dozen Chocolate Chip Cookies |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 83 |
Half Dozen Blonde Brownies |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 84 |
Half Dozen Chocolate Brownies |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 85 |
Half Dozen Lemon Bars |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 86 |
Half Dozen Oatmeal Cookies |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 87 |
Half Dozen Cookies, Other (specify kind) |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
Contest
Cakes
| Department |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
| 89 |
Spice |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 90 |
Yellow Layer with Frosting |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 91 |
Chocolate Layer with Frosting |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 92 |
Ginger Bread |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 93 |
Angel |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 94 |
Jelly Roll |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 95 |
Cherry-nut |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 96 |
Cheesecake |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 97 |
Walnut |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 98 |
Decorated Cake |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 99 |
Applesauce |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 100 |
Carrot Cake |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 101 |
Coconut Cake |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 102 |
Cake, other (specify kind) |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
Pies
| Department |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
| 103 |
Pecan Pie |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 104 |
Lemon |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 105 |
Chocolate |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 106 |
Coconut Cream |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 107 |
Pumpkin |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 108 |
Squash |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 109 |
Cherry |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 110 |
Peach |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 111 |
Blueberry |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 112 |
Apple Pie |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 113 |
Pie, Other (specify kind) |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| 114 |
Cobbler, Fruit (specify kind) |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
Gluten Free
| Department |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
| 115 |
Half Dozen Cookies (specify kind) |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 116 |
Cake (specify kind) |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
| 117 |
Rolls, at least 6 (specify kind) |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
Contests
