Durham Fair
September 23, 24, 25, 26, 2010
Christmas Trees
Christmas Tree Department - Welcome!
The Christmas Tree Department Committee members are happy to have you visit us - both on the web and at the Fair.
We volunteer each year to help adults display their pine, spruce and fir trees. We always enjoy the sights and smells of the pines as well as appreciate the time and talent it takes to grow them.
Please feel free to take a look below at the categories we generally have on display. When at the Fair, you will find us mid-fairgrounds, across from the Photography and Needlework building.
If you are considering sharing your work with us please read the our Entry Information below for categories and entry rules. Then check out the deadlines to understand which deadlines will apply to your entries.
Now you are ready to complete the "Christmas Tree Entry Form" to mail in your entry.
We are looking forward to seeing you and your entry!
CHRISTMAS TREE COMPETITION
Dept. 15
2010
Christmas Trees
(1)
Grand Champion - Rosette$30
Grand Champion - Rosette$30(1)Reserve Champion - Rosette$25
Reserve Champion - Rosette$25(3)1st - Blue Ribbon$65
1st - Blue Ribbon$65(3)2nd - Red Ribbon$50
2nd - Red Ribbon$50(3)3rd - Yellow Ribbon$40
3rd - Yellow Ribbon$40(3)4th - Green Ribbon$30
4th - Green Ribbon$30(3)5th$30
5th$30(3)6thRosette Ribbon
6thRosette Ribbon(1)People's ChoiceRosette Ribbon
People's ChoiceRosette Ribbon Categories
Christmas Tree Competition
A. Pine B. Spruce C. Fir
1. ENTRY FORM ADMISSION POLICY — See pages 3 & 4 for schedule
of entry form deadlines and delivery of items, as well as Fairground directions.
2. TREES — Exhibitors may enter a total of three (3) trees but, not more than one tree in each category. (One pine, one spruce, and one fir).
2a. Flocked, sprayed, or colored Christmas Trees will be disqualified.
2b. Once all the Christmas Trees have been entered they must not be handled in any way by the exhibitor.
2c. Trees entered for prize money must have a waterproof shipping tag attached to the top of the tree with the name and address of the exhibitor thereon.
2d. Trees entered in competition must be between six (6) and nine (9) feet in overall length from the tip of the leader to the bottom of the butt, must be fresh, and must be of merchantable quality.
2e. Tree handles must be properly trimmed, and handles should be six (6) to nine (9) inches long.
2f. Trees not meeting the five (5) minimum standards above will be disqualified.
3. Exhibits will be numbered for competitions and names of exhibitors will be displayed only after judging is complete.
4. JUDGING OF CHRISTMAS TREES will begin at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2010.
STANDARDS FOR JUDGING CHRISTMAS TREES
(point deductions)
a.Taper(10)e.Foliage(50)b.Handle(20)f.Damage(30)c.Main Stem(20)g.Cleanliness(10)d.Top(25)h.Other defects(5 each)CHRISTMAS TREE COMPETITION Dept. 15
Diane Jorsey
Superintendent
(860) 829-6507
1092 Edgewood Rd., Kensington, CT 06037
Joe Goodreau, Jr.
Assistant Superintendent267-1901
267-1901COMMITTEE
Peter & Arlene Bergan
Bill & Kathy Kogut
Kip Brede
Marilyn DeMaria
Dave Gordon
Warren Herzig
Peter Hinman
Tony Kriwokulski, Jr.
Tony Kriwokulski, Sr.
Dave Jorsey
Tom Dumas
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