People of all ages can find something fun to compete in during the Windsor County Agricultural Fair. You don’t have to be just an observer; you can join in the fun, amaze your friends and maybe win some bragging rights and prizes in the process!
On Saturday July 9th at 1 p.m. Arms for Kids will sponsor an Arm-Wrestling Tournament open to all ages. The group is a non-profit children's charity that was founded in 2006 by brothers Jeramie and Justin Towle from Claremont, New Hampshire. The group raises funds for local children in need through these tournaments and other fund-raising activities. Weigh-ins and registration start at 10:30. There will be adult prizes for the top 3 contenders, with all participating kids receiving an award. Contact Arms for Kids at 802-376-4223 for more information or visit their webpage at http://www.armsforkids.com
Get out your recipe box as a King Arthur Flour Baking Contest will be held on both days of the fair. Saturday will be a Brownie contest for juniors (8 to 17) and Sunday will be a Raspberry Pie contest for adults. Judging will be at 11:30 a.m. both days. Entries must be made from scratch with King Arthur flour and be submitted in a disposable pan. Drop your entries off at the Fair Committee Office between 10 and 11 on the correct day. First, second and third prizes for each day include gift certificates to King Arthur Baker’s Catalogue and King Arthur merchandise. For more information about the Baking Contest contact Deb Ankuda at 802-885-1062.
Not a baker, but love canning? Well, the Jam-Jelly and Relish-Chutney competitions will be right up your alley. Jams and Jellies will be judged on Saturday and the Relishes and Chutneys on Sunday. Judging begins at 11:30 each day. Products should be dropped off between 10 and 11 am at the Fair Committee Booth. Each contestant may enter as many different items as they wish as long as a separate entry form is made out for each item. Please include a recipe card with each one. For more information on entering please contact Deb Ankuda at 802-885-1062. Rules available for download from our Rules and Documents page.
After your competition, take a stroll around the Fairgrounds, there’s lots to see. C.H.A.P.S. Riding Club is hosting a horse show game day on Saturday. 4-H competitions and exhibits take place throughout the weekend including working steers, dairy cows and llamas and alpacas. The main stage will be the place to look for entertainment. Buddy the Clown will be entertaining the kids. Local band the Illusion, guitarists Dan & Bob as well as singer Dr. Rogers will all be taking their turn getting the audience to tap their feet. As a special treat for Springfield’s 250th Anniversary the Springfield Community Players will be putting on an old radio show which is sure to delight!
On Saturday July 9th at 1 p.m. Arms for Kids will sponsor an Arm-Wrestling Tournament open to all ages. The group is a non-profit children's charity that was founded in 2006 by brothers Jeramie and Justin Towle from Claremont, New Hampshire. The group raises funds for local children in need through these tournaments and other fund-raising activities. Weigh-ins and registration start at 10:30. There will be adult prizes for the top 3 contenders, with all participating kids receiving an award. Contact Arms for Kids at 802-376-4223 for more information or visit their webpage at http://www.armsforkids.com
Get out your recipe box as a King Arthur Flour Baking Contest will be held on both days of the fair. Saturday will be a Brownie contest for juniors (8 to 17) and Sunday will be a Raspberry Pie contest for adults. Judging will be at 11:30 a.m. both days. Entries must be made from scratch with King Arthur flour and be submitted in a disposable pan. Drop your entries off at the Fair Committee Office between 10 and 11 on the correct day. First, second and third prizes for each day include gift certificates to King Arthur Baker’s Catalogue and King Arthur merchandise. For more information about the Baking Contest contact Deb Ankuda at 802-885-1062.
Not a baker, but love canning? Well, the Jam-Jelly and Relish-Chutney competitions will be right up your alley. Jams and Jellies will be judged on Saturday and the Relishes and Chutneys on Sunday. Judging begins at 11:30 each day. Products should be dropped off between 10 and 11 am at the Fair Committee Booth. Each contestant may enter as many different items as they wish as long as a separate entry form is made out for each item. Please include a recipe card with each one. For more information on entering please contact Deb Ankuda at 802-885-1062. Rules available for download from our Rules and Documents page.
After your competition, take a stroll around the Fairgrounds, there’s lots to see. C.H.A.P.S. Riding Club is hosting a horse show game day on Saturday. 4-H competitions and exhibits take place throughout the weekend including working steers, dairy cows and llamas and alpacas. The main stage will be the place to look for entertainment. Buddy the Clown will be entertaining the kids. Local band the Illusion, guitarists Dan & Bob as well as singer Dr. Rogers will all be taking their turn getting the audience to tap their feet. As a special treat for Springfield’s 250th Anniversary the Springfield Community Players will be putting on an old radio show which is sure to delight!
