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    150th Anniversary Parade
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    Celebrity Cow Milking Contest
    Classic Auto & Bike Show
    Deal or No Deal
    Decorated Bale Contest

    Decorated Lawn Contest
    Demolition Derby

    Education Day “Farm Life in
       the 1850s”
    Entertainment
    
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    Good Time Pullers
    Karaoke Fair Fest!

    Scarecrow Competition
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 Other Annual Events
    Ladies Night May 2, 2008
    Golf Tournament June 14, 2008
    Outdoor Movie Night
June11, 2008
    Canada Day July 1, 2008
 
 
 

 
ANTIQUES - "Grandma’s Attic and Handywork" (CLASS 13) - 2008
 
COMMITTEE
Carolyne James - 613-445-3543
Sue Deschamps
Susan Barr

Barbara Agar
Julie Tedford
   
PLEASE NOTE THAT DISPLAY WILL BE MANNED AT ALL TIMES.
   

PRIZE MONEY

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th – 10th

$50

$40

$30

$20

$10

The winners in this class will be chosen by the fairgoers who will vote for their favourite antique, a People’s Choice Award. The prize money will be awarded accordingly.
   
 

RULES


a)       General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society apply.

b)       Only three articles per exhibitor may be exhibited.

c)       Articles exhibited must be a minimum of 50 years old.

d)       All exhibits must be tagged, numbered and in the Curling Rink by 9:00 a.m., Thursday, September 4, 2008.  The Curling Rink will be open Wednesday, September 3 between 6:30 and 8:00 p.m., and on Thursday, September 4 between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. for dropping off exhibits.

e)       In lieu of entry fees, exhibitors will have an extra 10% deducted for winnings over $10.00 (ten dollars).

f)         Exhibits must be picked up between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. sharp on Sunday, September 7, 2008.

NOTE: The aim of this section is to display antique articles from our community and to give a history so people can understand and be proud of their heritage. With each submission please provide, in 25 words or less, a brief history of the item.

ENTRIES

We are looking for small items found in an old attic 50 or more years ago.

 
For more information or to participate call Carolyne James at 613-445-3543

 

 
 

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