FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lesley Muir, Norman Bird Sanctuary Development Associate, lmuir@normanbirdsanctuary.org, 401-846-2577 ext.17
HOME & GARDEN COMPETITION At the NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY HARVEST FAIR
583 Third Beach Road
Middletown, RI 02842
Saturday, October 4th & Sunday, October 5th, 2008
Open to amateur gardeners, growers, canners, cooks, and bakers OF ALL AGES!
- Each entry must be grown or cooked from scratch, solely by the contestant.
- One entry per category per person.
- Entries must be registered at the Home & Garden Booth by 10 a.m. on the day of the judging, and must be removed between 5 & 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 5th.
- All entries should be labeled discreetly with the contestant’s name, address, phone number and competition category.
- Young grower or baker contestants must be 14 years old or younger.
- After judging, all food entries will be sold at the Country Store. Proceeds benefit the Sanctuary.
PRODUCE
Saturday Judging, 11:00 a.m.
Best Single Fruit
Best Single Vegetable
Best Collection
Biggest Pumpkin
Most Unusual Vegetable/Edible Plant
Young Grower-Best Produce
Jack-o’-lantern Contest (Judged on Sunday with Scarecrows)
FLOWERS
Saturday Judging, 11:00 a.m.
Best Single Rose
Best Single Dahlia
Best Fresh Arrangement
Best Dried Arrangement
Best Sunflower
Biggest Sunflower Face
Young Growers – Best Arrangement
SCARECROW CONTEST
Sunday Judging, 3:00 p.m.
Spook the crows with your original creation. Bring your entry, or make one at the Fair. Straw and a limited number of poles will be available at the Fair. Great for a group, class or family activity.
FOOD
Saturday Judging, 11:00 a.m.
Best Apple Pie
Best Pesto
Best Salsa
Best Savory Relish/Preserves
Best Jam/Jelly
Best Quick Bread/Muffins
Best Cookies/Dessert Bars
Young Baker – Baked Goods
For more information, contact the Norman Bird Sanctuary office at 401-846-2577 or info@normanbirdsanctuary.org