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1 2013 Annual BLUE HILL FAIR HANDBOOK Thursday, August 29 through Labor Day Map INSIDE All you need to know about the Events fair! Published by Penobscot Bay Press Community Information Services

2 2 Blue Hill Fair Handbook The Blue Hill Country Fair August 29 through Labor Day, September 2, 2013 Public overnight camping is not offered. With the exception of guide dogs, dogs are not allowed on the fairgrounds. Penobscot Bay Press Community Information Services Blue Hill Fair Handbook Publisher and Editor: R. Nathaniel W. Barrows Managing Editor: Faith DeAmbrose Special Section Editor: Anne Berleant Copy Editor: James Straub Editorial Intern: Lyra Fuchs Ad Sales Reps: Kate Lannigan, Corinne Sewall Production Staff: George Eaton, Cindy Haskell, Debby Oliver, Jeremiah Savage, Caroline Spear Penobscot Bay Press Community Information Services publishes three community newspapers and is on the World Wide Web at penob scotbaypress.com. should be sent to Island Ad-Vantages, covering Deer Isle, Stonington and Isle au Haut. 69 Main Street, P.O. Box 36 Stonington, ME ; fax The Weekly Packet, covering Blue Hill, Brooklin, Brooksville, Sedgwick and Surry. 13 Main Street, P.O. Box 646 Blue Hill, ME ; fax Castine Patriot, covering Castine and Penobscot. 8 Water Street, P.O. Box 205 Castine, ME ; fax Thank you for picking up our 2013 handbook. General Admission Thrifty Thursday, August 29 Adults $3 Five Dollar Friday & Senior Citizens Day, August 30 Adults $5 and Seniors 62 & over $3 Saturday & Sunday, August 31 & September 1 Adults $9 Monday, September 2 Adults $8 Children under 12 free on all days Free parking on the grounds All stage shows are free with admission Bears N Me...14 Blue Hill Disposal...11 Blue Hill Garage...8 Blue Hill Memorial Hospital...5 Burnt Cove Market...6 Colwell Diesel Service...11 Community Pharmacy...9 Compass Point Real Estate...18 Downeast Trap Shack...14 Eggemoggin Country Store...6 EBS Building Supplies...21 Evergreen Home & Hearth...14 Fowler & Sons, Inc....8 G. M. Allen & Son...7 Heanssler Oil Company...11 Lowell Hill Pottery...16 Maine Camp Outfitters...19 Mainescape Garden Shop...3 Advertiser Index Fair Administration Department Superintendents Livestock Dwight Sargent Sheep Dog Trials Jim Davidson Midway Rob Eaton Exhibition Hall David Nason Home Arts & Crafts Barbara Rolleston Dolly Robertson Flower Show Jane Candage Moon Art Exhibit Michael Duffy 4-H Exhibition Hall Methel Wilbur Horse and Oxen Pulling Richard Hall Harness Racing Tom Perkins Jr. Hancock County Agricultural Society P.O. Box 390, Blue Hill, Maine ; fax bluehillfair.com Cover photos by Faith DeAmbrose, Jeremiah Savage, Anne Berleant, Jessica Brophy and file photos M.E. Astbury & Son, Inc...24 Merle B. Grindle Agency...9 NAPA Auto Parts...8 Old Creamery Art and Antiques...16 Penobscot Bay Press...24 Prin A. Allen & Sons...15 Rackliffe Pottery...17 Saunders Automotive & Trailer...8 Smokey s Greater Shows...4 Subway of Blue Hill...6 Surry General Store...17 The Barnacle...24 The First...24 The Galley...6 V&S Pharmacy...6 V&S Variety...6 Willey s Sport Center...4 Williams & Taplin Water Wells...10

3 Fair brings new events, old favorites Wristband ride special a Monday tradition Visit Our Shop For: Fall Mums & Asters Perennials, Trees & Shrubs Breads, Pies & Baked Goods Local, Organic Produce Jams, Jellies, Honey & Pickles Cedar Furniture Cut Flowers & Orchids Pet Food & Supplies Gifts from Maine to the Maritimes Blue Hill Fair Handbook 3 The Midway is a favorite for all fairgoers. Penobscot Bay Press file photo by Anne Berleant BLUE HILL So many reasons to visit the Blue Hill Fair! Rides, food and livestock of all kinds. Quilts, crafts, veggies and fruit exhibits. Musical and family entertainment. Monster trucks and antique tractor pulls. Oxen scooting and motorcycle stunt teams. The Blue Hill Fair Idol contest. What were new just a couple years ago are now crowdpleasing favorites. Whatever your pleasure, you will likely find it at the fair. The fair opens on Thursday, August 29, at 4 p.m. and runs through Labor Day, September 2. Opening night brings the Blue Hill Fair Idol auditions at the Grandstand Stage at 5:30 p.m. You can follow the competition throughout the fair, with the final round on Monday at 2:30 p.m. New at the fair this year is Wilbur s Run, named in honor of the star of E.B. White s Charlotte s Web and sponsored by the Blue Hill YMCA and Homeward Farm. There is a 5K race to be held on the grounds of the fairgrounds, and, for the less ambitious, a fun run. Meet on Saturday at 7 a.m. in front of the Grandstand to register; the races begin at 8 a.m. The first 100 5K registrants get a T-shirt. To learn about preregistering, call the Blue Hill branch of the YMCA at for more information or stop in during business hours. Celebrate 100 years of 4-H in Maine with the 4-H Cake Contest on Friday, August 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Livestock Area. Join special activities, next to the Eckenrod Building in the Livestock Area, on Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1. The KSR Night of Destruction returns! Last year, monster trucks brought a capacity audience to the grandstand for an evening of noise and choreographed mayhem that thrilled children and adults alike. The show begins on Monday, September 2, at 6 p.m. at the Grandstand, followed by an autograph pit party. The Midway stage offers musical acts every day. Magician, juggler and comedy entertainer Just Paul brings two familyfriendly shows daily from Friday, August 30, through Monday, September 2. Popular baking contests are the No Bake Bake-off, on Monday at 11 a..m., and the Wild Blueberry Pie Contest, judged on Saturday, August 31, at 1 p.m. at the Exhibition Hall. If you d rather eat pie than make it, the Blueberry Pie Eating Contest starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 31. Crowd-pleasing shows returning this year are the Disc-Connected K9 s, the Great Maine Lumberjack Show and the FMX Motorcycle Stunt Team. Also Enjoy Your Day At The Blue Hill Fair! Open 7 days a Week 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday - Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday South Street Blue Hill returning are Sheep Dog Trials and the many oxen, horse and tractor pulling events, which take place throughout the four days of the fair. Adult ticket prices are $3 on Thursday, $5 on Friday, $9 on Saturday and Sunday, and $8 on Monday. Senior Citizen Day is Friday; those 62 and over pay $3. Children under 12 are always free, and the popular wristband special on Monday gets you on as many rides as you d like from 2 to 9 p.m. for $18. Venue for Taste of the Peninsula Oct A highlight of the Eighth Annual Foliage, Food & Wine Festival Celebrating 35 years

4 4 Blue Hill Fair Handbook Fair has fun for the whole family Animals, animals, animals straight from the farm to the Blue Hill Fair. You can watch them perform in a variety of events. See the full schedule of events on page 22. Photo by Anne Berleant Snapshot of each day It may be sheep, monster trucks, or blueberry pancakes, but the fair is sure to appeal to each family. Take a look at the highlights schedule following to determine what best fits you and your family s interests. With this schedule in hand, you ll know when to root for a Hot Dog Pig, when to enjoy a Lumberjack show, or when to watch an Oxen Pull. Between the midway rides, the livestock barns, and the events, every day is full of opportunities for each member of the family. The opening times vary from day to day, and closing hours depend on the crowd, but officials say it is usually between 10:30 and 11 p.m. The full schedule is on pages What to do Thursday, August 29 Gates open at 4 p.m. As is the case for each day of the fair, families can enjoy the midway rides and visit the livestock barns. At 5:30 p.m., Blue Hill Fair Idol auditions are held at the Grandstand. Hopeful Idols can find information about entering at bluehillfair.com. At 6 p.m., the Hot Dog Pig racers return. Cheer for the pig or hot-dog costumed dog of your choice. However, if you d prefer dogs in their natural state, the Disc- Connected K-9 s, at 6:30 p.m., are sure to fetch and deliver. The Midnight Rose Band performs on the Midway Stage at 7 p.m. Throughout the day, there are several livestock shows, such as horse pull and 4-H sheep events. See the daily schedule for times. What to do Friday, August 30 Gates open at 8 a.m. As is the case for each day of the fair, families can enjoy the midway rides and visit the livestock barns. Members of 4-H will participate in a Sheep Show at 9 a.m. If this isn t enough of livestock, Friday boasts many more events, such as oxen and horse pulls and a llama Continued on page 5 It s Carnival Time With Sport Center Enjoy the Fair and the fall season! Featuring Tornado, Astro wheel, the Thunderbolt, the Zipper, The Giant Gondola Wheel & The Tempest! The largest and finest Midway ever at the Blue Hill Fair Complete lines of fishing tackle & archery equipment Complete line of firearms, ammo & loading equipment Guns bought, sold, traded Mill Mall 248 State St., Ellsworth, ME willeyssportscenter.com

5 Family Continued from page 4 demonstration at 11 a.m. Oxen scooting contests, which are almost exclusive to country fairs, are held at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Hot Dog Pig Racing, along with the Disc-Connected K9 s, return at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Watch an additional K9 s show at 5 p.m. OC & Sarah play on the Midway Stage at 1 p.m. Timber Tina s Great Maine Lumberjack Show returns to the fair, performing exciting axe throwing, speed chopping, crosscut sawing and log rolling at noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. For those tired of oxen, watch drivers try their hands at antique tractor pulls. They compete at the Grandstand at 5:30 p.m. New this year, the act Just Paul promises family-friendly comedy, magic and Continued on page 6 Blue Hill Fair Handbook 5 The Disc-Connected K9 s return with their popular Frisbee-catching canines. Photo courtesy of the Blue Hill Fair Association Care for You and Your Family The Blue Hill Memorial Hospital Family Medicine team is focused on helping keep the families of our communities as healthy as possible! From preventive health and wellness, immunizations, routine physicals and help living with a chronic illness, we re here for you. Call today for an appointment!

6 6 Blue Hill Fair Handbook Continued from page 5 juggling. He takes the Midway Stage at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. This evening s musical performance, The Juke Rockets, starts at the Midway Stage at 7:30 p.m. What to do Saturday, August 31 Gates open at 8 a.m. Saturday is Wild Blueberry Day at the fair, and opens with a wild blueberry breakfast at 8 a.m. Although the midway doesn t open until 10 a.m., there will be several events in the livestock area. There is a variety of livestock shows daily, including horse and oxen pulling events and goat and sheep shows. See the daily schedule for times. At 11:30 a.m., there is another llama demonstration at the livestock department. At noon, listen to Jazz Collective at the Midway Stage. The Great Maine Lumberjack Show will throw their axes at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. At noon, visit the horse show ring to watch the Blue Hill Fair Open Sheep Dog Trials. Root for sheepdogs as they follow commands to herd sheep through the course. The winner is the dog with the least amount of points deducted. Tim Dyson s FMX Motorcycle Stunt Team takes the Grandstand at 3 and 7 p.m. Dyson is a professional Freestyle MotoCross Rider. The Disc-Connected K-9 s will catch Frisbees at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Hot Dog Pig Racing returns at 11 a.m., Bring your appetite to the Fair! From local favorites, like hot baked potatoes, to hotdogs and fries, everyone can find something to eat. Photo courtesy of the Blue Hill Fair Association 3:30 and 6:30 p.m., so there are many opportunities to watch the piglets and dogs race. Just Paul performs his family-friendly act at the Midway stage at 2:30 and 5 p.m. Watch the Blue Hill Fair Idol semifinals at 4:30 p.m. at the Grandstand Stage, where the final three vocalists are chosen. Wild Blueberry Day continues with a pie-eating contest at 6 p.m., just in time for dessert. Sign up is at the secretary s office, sound booth or livestock office prior to the event. At 7 p.m., dance to The Midnight Rose Band in the Livestock Show Ring. Finally, the day closes with the Allison Ames Band, at the Midway Stage at 7:30 p.m. What to do Sunday, September 1 Gates open at 8 a.m. The day begins at 9 a.m. with the 4-H and open dairy cattle show, where kids and adults alike show their cows. There is also a youth horse show, complete with miniature horses. At 10 a.m. the midway opens; and at 10:30 a.m. there is an oxen pull. Continued on page 7 of Blue Hill FREE medium drink with foot-long sub Please call ahead for big orders! Offer good with this coupon through Sept. 30, 2013 TradeWinds Market Place South Street, Blue Hill Daily: 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Eggemoggin Country Store Visit us during the fair! Groceries Pizza Sandwiches Bakery Meats Produce Gasoline LP Gas Videos Agency Liquor Store U-Haul Mon.-Sat. 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m.-9 p.m Soft Serve Ice Cream! 119 Caterpillar Hill Rd., Sedgwick The Galley Burnt Cove Market Mon.-Sat. 7a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m.-8 p.m Deer Isle Mon.-Sat., 9-6 p.m. Sunday, 9-2 p.m Mon.-Fri., 9-5 p.m. Saturday, 9-1 p.m. Sunday, Closed Mon.-Sat., 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun., 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Rte. 15A Stonington

7 Continued from page 6 There is a variety of livestock shows daily, including horse and oxen pulling, and goat and sheep shows. See the daily schedule for times. At 11 a.m., there is another llama demonstration at the livestock department, as well as another Hot Dog Pigs race. They compete again at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. The Disc-Connected K-9s will catch their Frisbees at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Cliff Randall & Breakin Strings come to the Midway Stage at noon. The Northeast U.S. Sheep Dog Trials, held at noon as well, will challenge dogs and their handlers alike. This is the 57th year the trials have been held at the Blue Hill Fair. The Great Maine Lumberjack Show demonstrates at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Maine Street R&B Revue performs at the Midway Stage at noon. Just Paul does his act at 2:30 p.m. More than 100 women compete annually in the Women s Skillet Toss, which begins at 4 p.m. Sit in the grandstand and cheer the contestants on as they compete for the championship. Rick Charette and the Bubblegum Band will perform at 7 p.m. at the grandstand. Rick performs to the delight of kids, and often calls the audience to participate. End the evening with the day s featured performer, Cowboy Angels, who will take the Midway Stage at 7:30 p.m., and then stay for the annual mammoth aerial fireworks display, starting at 9 p.m. What to do Monday, September 2 Gates open at 8 a.m. At 9 a.m., 4-H members hold their horse show at the show ring. Kids from 9 years old and up will compete in junior and senior classes. There is a variety of livestock shows daily, including horse and oxen pulling events and goat and sheep shows. See the daily schedule for times. At 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. there are low impact forestry demonstrations at the horse show ring. This demonstration is sure to teach about ways to help the environment and its forests. At noon, musical group Maine Street R&B Revue performs at the Midway Stage. Hot Dog Pig Racing has shows sched- Blue Hill Fair Handbook 7 The sheep dog trials have been a fair favorite since Photo by Anne Berleant uled at 11 a.m., 3 and 5:30 p.m. The Great Maine Lumberjack Show will throw their axes at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. The Disc-Connected K9 s catch their Frisbees at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Just Paul, family-friendly magic and juggling, comes to the Midway Stage at 2:30 and 4 p.m. At 2:30 p.m., the Blue Hill Fair Idol holds its finals at the Grandstand Stage. Hear who is chosen as the 2013 Fair Idol. Monday brings Night of Destruction Monster Truck Show at 6 p.m. to the Grandstand. An autograph pit party follows the show. At 6:30 p.m., Full Drive Band will perform at the Midway stage. Take a last ride on the midway as the Blue Hill Fair, ongoing since 1891, closes until next year. Welcome to the Blue Hill Fair August 29 through Labor Day G.M. Allen & Son, Inc. Wild Maine Blueberries Sponsors of the Blueberry Pie Eating Contest Stop in and visit our Blueberry Patch gift shop, M-F, 9-3. Here you will find anything that has blueberries in it or blueberries on the design. We have something for everyone! Rte. 15, Orland, ME (207)

8 8 Blue Hill Fair Handbook Midway stage events There s plenty to see and hear on the Midway stage, from country and R&B bands to magician and family entertainer Just Paul. Thursday, August 29 7:00 p.m. The Midnight Rose Band Friday, August 30 1:00 p.m. O.C. & Sarah 3:30 p.m. Just Paul 5:30 p.m. Just Paul 7:30 p.m. The Juke Rockets Saturday, August 31 12:00 p.m. Jazz Collective 2:30 p.m. Just Paul 5:00 p.m. Just Paul 7:30 p.m. Allison Ames Band Sunday, September 1 12:00 p.m. Cliff Randall & Breakin Strings 2:30 p.m. Just Paul 5:00 p.m. Just Paul 7:30 p.m. Cowboy Angels Monday, September 2 12:00 p.m. Maine Street R&B Revue 2:30 p.m. Just Paul 4:00 p.m. Just Paul 6:30 p.m. Full Drive Band Congratulations to the Blue Hill Fair Association on what is sure to be another successful season! Fowler & Sons, Inc. Brooksville Midnight Rose, a Maine classic rock and country dance band, will perform Thursday on the Midway Stage. Photo courtesy of the Blue Hill Fair Association Sales Service Enjoy the Fair! Servicing Downeast Maine for over 25 years to meet all of your automotive needs (locally owned and operated) Have A Great Time At The Fair! From Ellsworth Downeast Highway Milbridge Main Street Blue Hill South Street Southwest Harbor Bass Harbor Road INSPECTIONS TIRES BRAKES ALIGNMENTS REPAIRS SHOCKS Surry Road, Ellsworth, ME SaundersAutomotive.com

9 Events on the grandstand stage From animals to music to machines, there is plenty to see on the grandstand stage every day. Watch the third annual Blue Hill Fair Idol competition. Auditions are Thursday, semifinals on Saturday and the final three will perform for the right to wear the Blue Hill Idol crown on Monday. Antique Tractor Pulling on Friday gives way to FMX Motorcycle Stunts on Saturday, for two shows at 3 and 7 p.m. Also on Saturday, the George Stevens Academy Jazz Band follows Harness Racing at noon. The Wild Blueberry Pie Eating Contest, at 6 p.m., is popular every year. The Northeast Sheep Dog Trials, in its 57th year at the fair, is on Sunday, followed later in the day by the crowd favorite Women s Skillet Toss. Monday evening brings the Night of Destruction monster truck show, a hit last year, with an autograph party to follow in the pit. Thursday, August 29 5:30 p.m. Blue Hill Fair Idol Audition Friday, August 30 5:30 p.m. Antique Tractor Pulling Saturday, August p.m. Harness Racing, plus George Stevens Academy Jazz Band 3 p.m. FMX Motorcycle Stunt Team 4:30 p.m. Blue Hill Fair Idol Semifinals 6 p.m. Blueberry Pie-Eating Contest 7 p.m. FMX Motorcycle Stunt Team Sunday, September 1 12 p.m. Northeast U.S. Sheep Dog Trials 4 p.m. Women s Skillet Toss 7 p.m. Rick Charette & the Bubblegum Band Whoa, Nellie! Horse pulling events are one of several events held on the grandstage stage. Penobscot Bay Pres file photo Monday, September 2 12 p.m. Harness Racing 3 p.m. Blue Hill Fair Idol Finals 6 p.m. Monster Truck Show, followed by autograph party Enjoy the Best of Summer at the Blue Hill Fair! Blue Hill Fair Handbook 9 Your homegrown pharmacy team Small enough to know you, Big enough to serve you. This team is your prescription for good health! (FAX) Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Sunday 15 South Street, Blue Hill, ME OF MAINE

10 10 Blue Hill Fair Handbook Skillet toss a show of female strength The Women s Skillet Toss is a fair favorite, where iron skillets are tossed down a center line. Any distance off the center line is deducted from the total, and anyone stepping over the line is summarily honked at by an air horn and disqualified. The World s Women are invited to the Intercontinental and Greater Hancock County Women s Skillet Toss Championship, set for Sunday, September 1, at 4 p.m. in front of the grandstand. Last year, Stacy Connor topped out her second skillet at 80 feet, 6 inches. The judges had to get a second tape measure to reach the spot where her skillet landed. Connor competed in the Kittens category, one of four divisions by age, with first and second place winners in each division. The fair will provide skillets, and each contestant will have two throws. These winners will compete together in a throw-off to determine champion and reserve champion skillet tossers. 5. Throw will be straight out of the course; distance off center line will be subtracted off score. 6. Crossing the foul line will result in disqualification. Register at the Main Office/Sound Booth before the event, and warm up your tossing arm to get ready to compete in a field of 100 or more women! Rules 1. Open to the world s women. 2. Skillet provided by the Fair. 3. Each contestant will have two throws. 4. No practice throws will be allowed during the competition. WILLIAMS & TAPLIN COMPLETE WATER SYSTEMS INSTALLED Top Sales Service Installation Repairs All Types Well Drilling Residential Commercial Mark Taplin Blue Hill, Maine Skillet warrior: Ari Leach of Blue Hill, Kitten reserve champion of last year s Women s Skillet Toss at the Blue Hill Fair. Photo by Jessica Brophy Beef recipe cook-off Friday, August 30, 7:30 p.m. Livestock Show Ring For those confident in their beef recipes, enter the cook-off to determine the best beef in Blue Hill. All entries must contain beef as one of the ingredients. Along with the prepared dish, submit a list of ingredients and a complete recipe. Two judges will try each entry, and select the best. In the event that they can t agree, a third judge will taste their favorites and decide on the winner. The winner will be awarded a cash prize. After the judges deliberate, the winner is announced and the prizes are awarded, everyone is welcome to try all the beef recipes in Blue Hill. Last year Peggy Wood won with her Tomato Beef Stroganoff. Photo by Anne Berleant

11 Child Identification Program The Blue Hill Fair, in cooperation with the Freemasons of Maine and Ira Berry Lodge #128 of Blue Hill, as well the Nichols Day Camp of Blue Hill, will play host on Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1, to the Child Identification Program (CHIP). This is a free service offered by the Freemasons of Maine with the help of other organizations in the Masonic family including Rainbow, DeMolay, Eastern Star and Shrine, according to a press release. Working in concert with law enforcement officials and dental professionals, the Freemasons provide fingerprinting, tooth printing and videotaping services designed to create a personal record that is used to identify a child in case of an abduction or other emergency. These records remain in the parents possession and could be used to provide law enforcement officials with three key tools for identifying a child. The program is endorsed by the Maine Dental Association, the Maine Chiefs of Police Association, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). These organizations recognize this program as one of the most comprehensive child identification programs in the nation. Through the generosity of Bud and Jeannette Gilmore, owners of Smokey s Greater Shows, the first 100 children participating in this program will receive one free carnival ride pass. Program hours: Saturday, August 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, September 1, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact Dennis Rackliffe at or the Blue Hill Fair at Colwell Diesel Service Ellsworth We service what we sell Try our kind of warmth this winter! See you at the fair! HEANSSLER OIL CO. Parts Plus Auto Parts Store Fuel Oil Kerosene Gasoline Deer Isle Blue Hill Fair Handbook 11 The Blue Hill Fire Department and Peninsula Ambulance keep in plain sight at the Blue Hill Fair. Photo by Faith DeAmbrose Where s my child/parents/belongings? It happens a child becomes separated from parents, a backpack or other belonging is set down and forgotten about. With all the excitement and action at the fair, it s good to know there s a place to check in if either of these events occurs. Lost children will be taken to the Hancock County Sheriff s Department office, located near the foot gate entrance to the fair. Parents should also report their missing children here. The sheriffs are pretty efficient at finding either a child or his parents, Fair Superintendent Rob Eaton says. Lost items should also be reported to the sheriff s department office, and that s also where to go when searching for the lost item. At the end of the Fair, Eaton says, all items go to the sheriff s department in Ellsworth, where owners can hope to find them. After the fair, call the sheriff at For first aid and medical emergencies, an ambulance and crew is standing by at all times near the secretary s office, just inside the foot gate. KEEP THE BLUE HILL FAIR CLEAN! ALWAYS USE THE TRASH BARRELS! Proudly serving the disposal needs of the Blue Hill Fair since 1998.

12 Blue Hill Fairgrounds Horse Show Ring Sheepdog Trials Llamas, Poultry, Rabbits, Petting Zoo MAP 4-H Ross Eckenrod Building Goats & Sheep Cattle Office Livestock Show Ring Cattle Draft Horses Parking Entrance from parking lot BLUE Gate Fair Info Booth Oxen & Horse Pull Ring Expo One & Grandstand Midway Racetrack Midway Rides STAGE Exhibits & Grandstand Midway Judges & Sound Booth Secretary s Office Expo Two Building To Ellsworth Main Entrance Race Horses Mt. Rd. Baseball & Softball Diamond Rte. 172 Sheriff s Dept., Lost & Found Treasurer s Office RED Gate Foot Gate Midway Stage Flowers, Arts & Crafts Building Livestock Entrance Only To Blue Hill Overflow Parking

13 14 Blue Hill Fair Handbook Fair celebrates 100 years of 4-H in Maine by Anne Berleant The first 4-H club in Maine started as a potato club in Portland. One hundred years later, it provides youths ages 5 to 18 the opportunity to learn a wide range of skills in agriculture and in community involvement and leadership. The Blue Hill Fair is celebrating 100 years of 4-H in Maine at the 4-H Activity Tent, next to the Eckenrod Building in the Livestock Area, where special activities begin on Saturday with Origami Newspaper Pots at 11 a.m. and continue through 3 p.m. Sunday with an entomology demonstration. There s no place like a country fair for the youth of 4-H to showcase their skills. 4-H members compete or exhibit every day the fair is open, beginning with a hand spinners sheep class on Thursday, August 29, at 5 p.m. On Friday, August 30, 4-H members show off their sheep-raising skills at 9 a.m. at the 4-H Sheep Show. Cooking skills rise to the forefront on Friday, August 30, at 7:30 p.m., for the 4-H Cake Contest. On Saturday, August 31, the 4-H hosts the Wild Blueberry Pancake Breakfast at 8 a.m. 4-H members present their livestock husbandry skills with the 4-H and Open Beef Show at 9 a.m. on Saturday, followed on A contestant in the 4-H cow show leads his charge into the ring. Photo by Anne Berleant Sunday by the 4-H and Open Cattle Show, also at 9 a.m. Later on Sunday, goats take their turn in the 4-H Dairy Goat Show at 5 p.m. Competitors in the livestock shows must be between ages 9 and 19, although younger members can participate in a demonstration show. Competitions are held in three categories: senior for ages 14-19, junior for ages 9-13, and novice, for first-time showers. 4-H livestock showmanship and fitting competitions are judged by The Danish System, which compares entrants to a predetermined standard, not against each other. Visit our booths at this year s Blue Hill Fair August 29-September 2 Welcome friends old and new! Bears N Me Come see Flo in the old Bingo Hall! Placemats, Quilts & more! Florence Blue Hill Warmth for the Cool Fair Nights! WOOD, GAS & PELLET STOVES Visit our booth across from the 4H Lunch Shed! 603 Wilson St. Brewer, ME High St. Ellsworth, ME

14 Chocolate is preferred 4-H Cake Contest Friday, August 30, 7:30 p.m. Livestock Ring Create a great tasting cake that is also a delight to look at and helps celebrate 100 years of 4-H in Maine. According to the contest rules, chocolate is the preferred flavor. 4-H Clubs and Schools may enter one cake per group, accompanied by a complete recipe, ingredients and procedures and the following information: club name, names of 4-H youth participating in the project and ages, county 4-H Club is located in, club leader contact information, including name, address, and phone number. Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners. The Rules: 1. Cake will be judged on taste, creativity of the decoration and how well suited to the theme. All areas will receive equal weight. The Blue Hill No Bake Bake-off : The Official Rules Monday, Sep. 2, Exhibition Hall; enter 9-10:30 a.m., judging at 11 a.m. Any type of cookie or bar is welcome, provided that it doesn t need to be baked. There are two age divisions for the competition: children through age 14, and age 15 and over, with three prizes for each division. Rules: Cookies will be judged on taste, ease of preparation and creativity. Taste will take up 40 percent of the score, ease of preparation 20 percent, presentation 20 percent and creativity 20 percent. Entries must be received at the Flower Building from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 2. Judging will begin at 11 a.m. Blue Hill Fair Handbook 15 Blue Hill Selectman Jim Schatz judges a previous No Bake Bake-off. The main rule is that the use of ovens is not allowed. Photo by Jonathan Thomas Fair will select judges and their decisions will be final H Clubs and Schools (4-Groups) may have only ONE cake submission for the contest. 3. The cake must be made from scratch by the 4-H youth in the club. No commercial mixes will be accepted. Contestants may submit only one recipe, along with one dozen cookies prepared from that recipe and required for entry. Cookies or bars must be made from scratch with no more than 10 ingredients. No commercial or bakery cookies will be accepted. Cookies or bars must be accompanied with the complete recipe, ingredients and procedures. Please include the following information: name, age, address, phone number, name of cookie or bar, recipe ingredients, and procedure. The fair is not responsible to return any dishes or containers. Cookies and bars will become property of the Blue Hill Fair. Enjoy the Fair! Drive Safely PRIN ALLEN & SONS BUILDERS Since P.O. Box 1, Brooklin, ME

15 16 Blue Hill Fair Handbook Blue Hill Fair: Part planning and preparation, part magic by Faith DeAmbrose There is a perception that the fair just pretty much happens; at least that is what it looks like from the outside, said Fair Superintendent Rob Eaton recently of the annual Blue Hill Fair. Maybe it s his 16 years of experience talking, but Eaton, who spends the better part of the year working to plan the fair, said the seemingly effortless task of executing the fair is the result of hard work, not only from him, but from a dedicated board of directors who know the meaning of the words hands-on. The Labor Day weekend-long event ushers in the end of the summer season and provides a meeting ground for many in the community who have finally slowed from months of hard work. In its 122nd year, the fair is part tradition and part entertainment, and the nighttime view of the Ferris wheel dwarfed by Blue Hill Mountain never gets old. The Blue Hill Fair (technically called the Hancock County Agricultural Society) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose primary mission is to showcase agricultural activities. It is run by a board of directors that meets regularly, with its day-to-day activities carried out by Eaton. So what constitutes the day-to-day activities for Eaton? There is a range, he explains. Three weeks ago he was fixing drainage with a piece of heavy equipment by the front gates; three months ago he was booking acts and touching base with vendors. I don t think it ever really ends, or begins it just continues, he said of the actual process Lowell Hill Pottery See us in the Exhibition Hall! The Beauty of Rowantrees Pottery in Reproductions The Blue Hill Fair board of directors, from left, Dwight Sargent, Rob Eaton, Peter O Brien, Terry Wessel, David Gray, Kevin Ryan, Pam Cushing, Dennis Rackliffe, Clyde Astbury, Jim Lepper and David Nason. Not pictured: Mylon Staples, Troy Staples. Photo courtesy of Rob Eaton needed to execute the five-day event. In January, said Eaton, he starts to think about what is called the premium book, which lists the rules and regulations for the various agricultural events. It lays out the instructions for exhibitors and competitors in all activities ranging from flowers and art to harness racing and oxen pulling, as well as all the fuss associated with each entry and the prize monies to be awarded. Once that is complete, discussions with the department superintendents are renewed (and there are 10 different areas for which administration is needed) and focus is paid to There s no fair like The Blue Hill Fair! And no shop like ours! Come Visit! THE OLD CREAMERY Always buying & selling antiques and collectibles OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 13 Hancock St., Ellsworth, ME oldcreameryantiques.com what is new for the coming year and what could be done differently from last year, if anything at all. While all this is happening, said Eaton, there are acts to book and questions to answer, all with the goal of keeping everything moving forward. Now, in April and May things really start to happen, he said, adding that by then most of the acts are booked and the information is complete enough to begin listing on the fair s website. After May the pace picks up considerably, said Eaton, who begins to field many more phone calls and s daily. There are about 70 vendors at the fair annually, and approximately 150 employees who all must be contacted. And when possible, Eaton prefers to use local vendors for whatever he can. Now, there are fairs where one company brings in the vendors, but we book everything ourselves so that way we can keep things local and can keep the money in the community. In terms of having a formula for the fair s success, Eaton insists on keeping the core of the fair activities roughly the same each year, but allowing for new and interesting acts to spice things up. For the last two years, the fair administration has opted out of its end-of-the-fair headlining music act and has gone to a monster Continued on page 17

16 Continued from page 16 truck show. There is a lot of competition for the entertainment dollar in the area now and more and more big name acts are being booked in Bangor. It s tough to compete on that level so we thought we would try something completely different and so far it s worked, said Eaton. Once fair weekend rolls around, said Eaton, both he and the entire board of directors are on site most of the time; and because Blue Hill YMCA s inaugural 5K road race Wilbur s Run Saturday, August 31, 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. start, in front of the Grandstand The Blue Hill YMCA and Homeward Farm is sponsoring the Blue Hill Fair s first ever Wilbur s 5K & Fun Run. Wilbur s Run is in homage to one of Blue Hill s own, the world-renowned writer E. B. White, said Joy Bragdon, Fitness Program Manager at the YMCA. Directions to the Blue Hill Fair The Blue Hill Fair is located on Route 172 in Blue Hill. From Bucksport: Follow Routes 1, 3, 15 in the direction of Ellsworth and Down East. About five miles from Bucksport, Rte. 15 bears to the right while 1 and 3 continue on to Ellsworth. Turn right onto Rte. 15 and follow to Blue Hill (approximately 12 miles). Follow the signs to the Blue Hill Fair. From Ellsworth: Follow Rte. 172 from Ellsworth to Blue Hill. The Blue Hill Fair is located on Rte Alternate Route: On occasion, due to the popularity of events scheduled on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, traffic can back up on Route 172. As an alternate route, follow Rte. 176 which is a circuitous route to Blue Hill. Rte. You Need It? We Have It! Your One-stop Farming Supply Shop Personalized Service Farm supplies, feed and grain, organic feed and garden items, auto/marine batteries, hardware, paint and plumbing U-Haul Rentals UPS Shipping Service Propane Fill Station Over 35,000 different items in stock! Open 7 Days Special Orders Welcome Good Neighbor - Good Advice Blue Hill Road Surry, Maine surrygeneralstore.com of the continual preparation throughout the year, there are few fires to put out. However, every once in a while there is something that needs immediate attention which is when a multi-talented board of directors comes in handy. Recounting a story from 12 years ago, Eaton said that at the beginning of a music show at the grandstand, a sheriff s deputy alerted the administration that the weight from the packed venue had caused a walkway to break. Eaton said the sheriff s deputy made sure no one walked on the walkway Wilbur is the famous pig of Charlotte s Web, who goes from being an underdog in life to a champion pig, thanks to his good friend, Charlotte, Bragdon continued. The Blue Hill Fair is the scene of Wilbur s greatest moment in life, when he is awarded his blue ribbon. Wilbur s Run is for the whole family to participate in, and the Blue Hill YMCA hopes it starts a new tradition. In the interest of keeping this a great community with strong family values and a Blue Hill Fair Handbook 17 and Eaton and the board of directors climbed under the grandstand with a selection of tools and made the repairs while the show was going on. When the music stopped, we stopped working, said Eaton, adding that no one was the wiser and the problem was fixed by the time the show was over. There was no imminent danger, but we worked through it and laughed all the way, he said, adding that after the fair was over the problem was fixed in a permanent manner. commitment to health, we at the [Blue Hill] YMCA are instituting what we hope will become an annual event, Bragdon said. We owe [Fair Superintendent] Rob Eaton and the Blue Hill Fair [Association] a big thanks for letting us be part of the event. Wilbur s Run is our way of celebrating Blue Hill s claim to fame. To learn about preregistering, call the Blue Hill branch of the YMCA at for more information or stop in during business hours. 176 rejoins with Rte. 172 in Blue Hill village. At the stop sign in Blue Hill, turn left to continue to Blue Hill Fair. Those folks who do not plan to attend the fair and wish to travel south of Blue Hill (Brooklin, Brooksville, Sedgwick, Deer Isle and Stonington areas) are urged to use this route to avoid fair-related traffic congestion. Rackliffe Pottery 3 Generations of Family Business A Real Piece of Maine Just like the Blue Hill Fair! We get all the clay for our pottery from family farm land in East Blue Hill. Won t you stop in? 132 Ellsworth Rd. Blue Hill, ME

17 18 Blue Hill Fair Handbook It s all about the blueberries Celebrate and indulge in blueberries on Wild Blueberry Day, Saturday, August 31. It all starts with a Wild Blueberry Pancake Breakfast, courtesy of the 4-H club, at 8 a.m. If you sleep in and wake hungry, enter the Blueberry Pie Eating Contest, starting at 6 p.m. And if you d rather bake than eat, there are two contests that call for blueberries, blueberry pie and blueberry muffins. Entries must be received by noon on Saturday in the Exhibition Hall; judging begins at 1 p.m. Entries will be sold after judging, with monies going to the maintenance of the Exhibition Hall. The rules: All pies entered must meet State of Maine pie contest regulations: use only blueberries for fruit, pies must be two crusted and must be accompanied by the complete recipe printed on a recipe card. Recipe should include a complete list of ingredients and instructions for both filling and crust. Do not put a name on the recipe card. Recipes are not available to the public. Please bring pies in a container you do not want returned. The Wild Blueberry Association sponsors this contest. For muffins, each entrant will enter three blueberry muffins on Saturday morning or earlier, with the judging on Saturday afternoon. G.M. Allen & Sons sponsors this contest. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finishers in both categories. Compass Point real estate & vacation rentals A Davis Agency Company Have Fun at the Fair! Looking to stay longer? Let us be your guide... Compass Point offers a fine selection of listings from modest building lots to spectacular oceanfront estates. 75 Main Street, Blue Hill FAX Vegetable and fruit of all sizes and varieties are on display in the Exhibition Hall but none may be bigger than the winner of the largest pumpkin or squash. Photo by Jessica Brophy Largest squash or pumpkin contest How big is big? When it comes to pumpkins and squash, it can mean heavier than the person who grows it. Last year, the winning pumpkin weighed 263 pounds and was grown by Lukas Gaff of Bucksport. Alexis Gaff came in second his pumpkin weighed in at 244 pounds. According to the fair s regulations, all entries must weigh more than 100 pounds. Contest Rules Open to all residents of the state of Maine. Pumpkin/squash must be grown in the Wild blueberry pie eating contest In honor of Wild Blueberry Day on Saturday, August 31, the wild blueberry pie-eating contest will be held at 6 p.m. Prospective participants are split into three age groups: 7-10 years, years, and 17 and over. state of Maine. Pumpkin/squash must be grown and cared for by the exhibitor. Each exhibitor may enter only one pumpkin/squash per year. All entries must remain on exhibit for the duration of the fair, until 6 p.m. on Labor Day. Specimens must be healthy and undamaged. Winner will be the biggest pumpkin/squash by natural weight. Pumpkins and squash will be judged together. Cash prizes for the first, second and third place winners. Four contestants are chosen for each age division, and compete to eat the most blueberry pie possible in one minute. The contestants must eat without their hands or any other means of assistance.

18 Blue Hill Fair Handbook 19 Tradition and change at the Flower Show by Lyra Fuchs The Flower Show, like so much else at the fair, is steeped in years and years of tradition. Specifically, superintendent Jane Candage Moon said, that of foliage. All flower entries have to include foliage, which is a steadfast tradition that goes back way before my time, Moon said. I haven t tinkered with it. However, that s not to say that each year stays exactly the same. Because flowers depend on the weather, each year s changing climate brings changing flowers. The weather plays a large role in the entries, and so it s impossible to predict this year s [entries], Moon said. But this uncertainty hasn t stopped her from developing the premiums the special themed contests that come with greater prizes. There are two adult premiums, and one kids only division. This year, adults will compete to win Lady in Red, the best arrangement of red flowers, and There s a Hole in the Bucket, in which they fill a rusty container with their flowers. Kids can enter the Candyland contest, a garden scene constructed from candy. Last year, Eyleen Sivigny won both adult division premiums. Eight-year-old Cameron Astle won the kids-only Mexican Fiesta premium. Thirty-one exhibitors entered the Flower Show, with 285 total entries. Garden clubs can exhibit in their own special division. To attract more garden clubs, the clubs aren t being judged and are instead asked to simply show exhibits, with a cash gratuity just for entering. We re asking them to show us some of the features of their programs in their communities, Moon said, [and] we re hoping to have a good turnout. Mary Blackstone, the chairman of Ellsworth Garden Club s Publicity Committee, agreed. The club won last year s Garden Club Exhibit Contest, but Blackstone sees the changes in a positive Dahlias at last year s flower show. Photo by Jessica Brophy light. It s really good that the fair has chosen to profile garden clubs and what they do for the community. Whether a garden club, adult, or child, this year s Flower Show offers many opportunities for success, provided all entries have foliage. Moon offers simple words of advice to hopeful winners: You want top quality flowers. Nasturtiums wait to be judged at last year s flower show. Photo by Jessica Brophy

19 20 Blue Hill Fair Handbook Night of Destruction brings back Monster Trucks Monster trucks are returning to the Blue Hill Fair in a repeat of last year s fair-ending headliner Night of Destruction Monster Truck Show. The fair tried something new last year when it replaced its traditional headliner band with monster trucks, and it worked, said Fair Superintendent Rob Eaton. The culminating event of the 2012 fair, the show lived up to the hype and drew a capacity crowd to the Grandstand Stage. Spectators were lined around the stage, up and down the fencing to the area and even standing on top of cars and vehicles to get a glimpse. This year s show is on Monday, September 2, at 6 p.m. An autograph pit party will be held at 5 p.m. FMX motorcycle stunt team Saturday August 31, 3 and 7 p.m., Grandstand Tim Dyson s FMX motorcycle team returns for a third year of daredevil stunts at the Blue Hill Fair. Dyson is a professional Freestyle MotoCross Rider who brings his team to the grandstand to showcase tricks like backflips, the Cliffhanger, the Superman Seat Grab, the Wingman and the Look Back Helicopter. Dyson, who has been riding since he was 6 years old, according to his brochure, has participated in FMX events all over the world, from biker rallies to country fairs. Last year, the grandstand and adjacent stage area was standing room only as the team took to the sky and then came back to earth in a two-wheel stunt show that many will return to at this year s fair. XDP diesel powered monster trucks, that stole the show at last year s fair, return on Monday, September 2. Photo by Jeremiah Savage Just Paul blends comedy, magic and more for family show Friday, August 30, 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 and 5 p.m.; Monday, 2:30 and 4 p.m. Midway stage New this year at the Blue Hill Fair is family entertainer Paul Miller comedian, magician and juggler. His show involves the entire audience and will keep you riveted and ready for anything. Paul graduated from college in 1994 with a degree in accounting and quickly realized he was better suited for comedy, reads his website. After studying silent film greats Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin along with stand-up comedy masters like Robin Williams and Steve Martin, Paul embarked on a path of hilarious and wholesome entertainment. He has performed his act nationally and internationally for Fortune 500 companies, Off-Broadway, and Disney Cruise Lines. His high degree of competency with juggling and magic, combined with his comic timing and easy, personable demeanor, gives him the skills necessary to successfully entertain and enrich any gathering. Just Paul brings his family entertainment to the Midway for a first-time appearance at the Blue Hill Fair. Photo courtesy of Paul Miller

20 Blue Hill Fair Handbook 21 Blue Hill Fair Idol contest returns for three-peat In its second year, the Blue Hill Fair Idol was once again deemed a success. Shania Harvey of Augusta won the event and the $500 prize. Isabella Mornio of Mariaville placed second, and Trudy Clark of Ellsworth, 2011 s winner, placed third. Auditions for the 2013 event take place on Thursday, August 29, at 5:30 p.m. when 12 semifinalists will be chosen. The semifinalists will perform on Saturday, August 31, at 4:30 p.m. The top three finalists will perform on Monday, September 2, at 2:30 p.m. for the title of 2013 Blue Hill Fair Idol. This contest is open to all amateur entertainers 16 years of age (as of August 29, 2013) and older. Proof of age will be required at audition. If under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign the entry form. Professional (contracted musicians or those whose talent is a principle source of income) are not permitted to enter. Employees and staff of the Blue Hill Fair are not permitted to enter. If you are a finalist, you must be available on all dates and times listed: August 31 and September 2. All Semifinalists must be at the Grandstand Stage at 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, for the semifinals, which will start promptly at 4:30 p.m. Finalists must be at the Grandstand Stage at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 2, for the finals, which will start promptly at 2:30 p.m. The Blue Hill Fair Idol contest is an amateur singing competition meant in the spirit of fun, entertainment and as a showcase for local music enthusiasts. Please refrain from wearing inappropriate clothing items. Inappropriate lyrics will not be permitted. Contestants and their families are not allowed to have contact with judges prior to or during the competition. Judges decisions will be without question. Entry forms and the complete contest and eligibility rules are available at bluehillfair.com. The Blue Hill Fair is a showcase for all kinds of local clubs and organizations. Above, the Castine Grange brought its display to the 2012 Blue Hill Fair. Penobscot Bay Press file photo Bucksport 4 Gross Point Road Blue Hill Main Street Bar Harbor 1513 State Hwy Ellsworth 261 State Street

21 22 Blue Hill Fair Handbook 2013 Fair events by Day and Time Thu., August 29 4:00 P.M. Fair Opens 4:00 P.M. Midway Opens 5:00 P.M. 4-H Hand Spinners Sheep Class 5:30 P.M. Blue Hill Fair Idol Audition (Grandstand Stage) 6:00 P.M Hot Dog Pig Racing 6:30 P.M. Disc-Connected K9 s 6:30 P.M Class Horse Pull (Dick Wallingford Trophy) 7:00 P.M. Merritt Averill 4-H Sheep Lead Line 7:00 P.M. Midway Stage: The MidnightRose Band Fri., August 30 Senior Citizens Day 8:00 A.M. Fair Opens 9:00 A.M. 4-H Sheep Show 10:00 A.M. Farmers 4 Ox Distance Pull 10:00 A.M. Oxen Scooting Contest (Horse Show Ring) 11:00 A.M. Open Sheep Show 11:00 A.M. Llama Demonstration (Livestock Dept.) 12:00 Noon Midway Opens 12:00 Noon Timber Tina s Great Maine Lumberjack Show 1:00 P.M Class Horse Pull 1:00 P.M. Midway Stage: OC & Sarah 1:00 P.M. Hot Dog Pig Racing 1:00 P.M. Disc-Connected K9 s 2:00 P.M. Lumberjack Show 2:30 P.M Class Horse Pull 3:00 P.M. Hot Dog Pig Racing 3:00 P.M. Disc-Connected K9 s 3:30 P.M. Midway Stage: Just Paul: Comedy, Magic, Juggling 4:00 P.M. Oxen Scooting Contest (Horse Show Ring) 4:00 P.M Class Horse Pull (Razor Crossman Memorial) 4:00 P.M. Lumberjack Show 5:00 P.M. Youth Sheep Obstacle Course 5:00 P.M. Disc-Connected K9 s 5:30 P.M. Antique Tractor Pulling Maine Antique Tractor Club (In Front of the Grandstand) 5:30 P.M. Midway Stage: Just Paul: Comedy, Magic, Juggling 6:00 P.M. Hot Dog Pig Racing 6:30 P.M Class 3-Horse Hitch, Over & Under, 20 Elimination 7:30 P.M. Beef Recipe Cook Off & 4-H Cake Contest (Livestock Show Ring) 7:30 P.M. Midway Stage: The Juke Rockets Sat., August 31 Wild Blueberry Day 8:00 A.M. Fair Opens 8:00 A.M. Wilbur s 5K Road Race 8:00 A.M. 4-H Wild Blueberry Pancake Breakfast 9:00 A.M. 4-H and Open Beef Show 10:00 A.M. Midway Opens 10:00 A.M. Farmers Steer Pull 11:00 A.M. Hot Dog Pig Racing 11:30 A.M. Llama Demonstration (Livestock Department) 12:00 Noon Blue Hill Fair Open Sheep Dog Trials (Horse Show Ring) 12:00 Noon Lumberjack Show 12:00 Noon Midway Stage: Jazz Collective 12:00 Noon Harness Racing, plus GSA Jazz Band (Grandstand Stage) 1:00 P.M. 3 Horse Pull 1:00 P.M. Disc-Connected K9 s 2:00 P.M. Lumberjack Show 2:30 P.M. Midway Stage: Just Paul 3:00 P.M. Farmers Ox Pull 3:00 P.M. Disc-Connected K9 s 3:00 P.M. FMX Motorcycle Stunt Team (in front of the Grandstand) 3:30 P.M. Hot Dog Pig Racing 4:00 P.M. Lumberjack Show 4:00 P.M. Sweepstakes Horse Pull (Wendell Grindle Memorial) 4:30 P.M. Blue Hill Fair Idol Semifinals (Grandstand Stage) 5:00 P.M. Midway Stage: Just Paul 5:00 P.M. Disc-Connected K9 s 6:00 P.M. Wild Blueberry Pie Eating Contest 6:30 P.M. Hot Dog Pig Racing 6:30 P.M Class 15 Horse Pull, Over & Under 7:00 P.M. The Midnight Rose Band (Livestock Show Ring) 7:00 P.M. FMX Motorcycle Stunt Team (in front of the Grandstand) 7:30 P.M. Midway Stage: Allison Ames Band Sun., September 1 8:00 A.M. Fair Opens 9:00 A.M. 4-H & Open Dairy Cattle Show 9:00 A.M. Youth Horse Show (Horse Show Ring) 10:00 A.M. Midway Opens 10:30 A.M. Farmers Ox 3 Canadian Style Pull 11:00 A.M. Llama Demonstration (Livestock Department) 11:00 A.M. Hot Dog Pig Racing 12:00 Noon Midway Stage: Cliff Randall & Breakin Strings 12:00 Noon Northeast U.S. Sheep Dog Trials 12:00 Noon Lumberjack Show 1:00 P.M. Disc-Connected K9 s 1:00 P.M. Farmers Ox 3 Canadian Style Pull 2:00 P.M. Lumberjack Show 2:30 P.M. Midway Stage: Just Paul 3:00 P.M Class Horse Pull 3:00 P.M. Disc-Connected K9 s 3:30 P.M. Hot Dog Pig Racing 4:00 P.M. Lumberjack Show 4:00 P.M. Women s Skillet Toss (in front of the Grandstand) 5:00 P.M. Midway Stage: Just Paul 5:00 P.M. Disc-Connected K9 s 5:00 P.M. 4-H Dairy Goat Show 6:00 P.M. 2 lb. Rock Horse Pull, Over & Under (Blaine Gould Memorial) 6:30 P.M. Hot Dog Pig Racing 7:00 P.M. Rick Charette and the Bubble Gum Band (Grandstand Stage) 7:30 P.M. Midway Stage: Cowboy Angels 9:00 P.M. Mammoth Fireworks Display Mon., September 2 Labor Day 8:00 A.M. Fair Opens 8:30 A.M. ADGA Dairy Goat Show 9:00 A.M. Youth Horse Show at Show Ring 10:00 A.M. Farmers Ox and Steer Obstacle Course 10:00 A.M. Midway Opens 10:00 A.M. Llama Demonstration (Livestock Department) 10:00 A.M. Low Impact Forestry Demo (Horse Show Ring) 11:00 A.M. No Bake Bake-off 11:00 A.M. Herdsman and Special Awards (Livestock Show Ring) 11:00 A.M. Hot Dog Pig Racing 12:00 Noon Lumberjack Show 12:00 Noon Harness Racing 12:00 Noon Midway Stage: Maine Street R&B Revue 1:00 P.M. Disc-Connected K9 s 1:00 A.M. 2 lb. Rock Horse Pull, Open 2:00 P.M. Low Impact Forestry Demo (Horse Show Ring) 2:00 P.M. Lumberjack Show 2:30 P.M. Midway Stage: Just Paul 2:30 P.M. Blue Hill Fair Idol Finals (Grandstand Stage) 3:00 P.M. Disc-Connected K9 s 3:00 P.M. Hot Dog Pig Racing 3:00 P.M Class 15 Horse Pull, 15 Elimination 4:00 P.M. Lumberjack Show 4:00 P.M. Midway Stage: Just Paul 5:00 P.M. Disc-Connected K9 s 5:00 P.M. Monster Truck Autograph Pit Party 5:30 P.M. Hot Dog Pig Racing 6:00 P.M. Night of Destruction Monster Truck Show. Autograph Pit Party 6:30 P.M. Midway Stage: Full Drive Band

22 HORSE AND OXEN PULLING PROGRAM Thursday, August 29 6:30 P.M Class Horse Pull, Dick Wallingford Trophy Friday, August 30 10:00 A.M. Oxen Scooting Contest (Horse Show Ring) 10:00 A.M. Farmers 4 Ox Distance Pull 1:00 P.M Class Horse Pull 2:30 P.M Class Horse Pull 4:00 P.M. Oxen Scooting Contest (Horse Show Ring) 4:00 P.M Class Horse Pull (Razor Crossman Memorial) 6:30 P.M Class 3-Horse Hitch, Over & Under, 20 Elimination Saturday, August 31 10:00 A.M. Farmers Steer Pull 1:00 P.M. 3 Horse Pull 3:00 P.M. Farmers Ox Pull 4:00 P.M. Sweepstakes Horse Pull (Wendell Grindle Memorial) 6:30 P.M Class 15 Horse Pull, Over & Under Sunday, September 1 10:30 A.M. Farmers Ox 3 Canadian Style Pull 1:00 P.M. Farmers Ox 3 Canadian Style Pull 3:00 P.M Class Horse Pull 6:00 P.M. 2 lb. Rock Horse Pull, Over & Under (Blaine Gould Memorial) Monday, September 2 1:00 P.M. 2 lb. Rock Horse Pull Open 3:00 P.M Class 15 Horse Pull, 15 Elimination LIVESTOCK SHOWS Thursday, August 29 5:00 P.M. 4-H Hand Spinners Sheep Class 7:00 P.M. Merritt Averill 4-H Sheep Lead Line Friday, August 30 9:00 A.M. 4-H Sheep Show 10:00 A.M. Oxen Scooting Contest (Horse Show Ring) 11:00 A.M. Open Sheep Show 11:00 A.M. Llama Demonstration (Livestock Dept.) 4:00 P.M. Oxen Scooting Contest (Horse Show Ring) 5:00 P.M. Youth Sheep Obstacle Course Blue Hill Fair Handbook Fair Events by Activity Saturday, August 31 9:00 A.M. 4-H and Open Beef Show 11:30 A.M. Llama Demonstration (Livestock Department) 12:00 P.M. Blue Hill Fair Open Sheep Dog Trials (Horse Show Ring) Sunday, September 1 9:00 A.M. 4-H and Open Dairy Cattle Show 9:00 A.M. Youth Horse Show (Horse Show Ring) 11:00 A.M. Llama Demonstration (Livestock Department) 12:00 P.M. Northeast U.S. Sheep Dog Trials 5:00 P.M. 4-H Dairy Goat Show Monday, September 2 8:30 A.M. ADGA Dairy Goat Show 10:00 A.M. Farmers Ox & Steer Obstacle Course 10:00 A.M. Llama Demonstration (Livestock Department) 11:00 A.M. Herdsman and Special Awards (Livestock Show Ring) ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, August 29 5:30 P.M. Blue Hill Fair Idol Audition (Grandstand Stage) 6:00 P.M. Hot Dog Pig Racing 6:30 P.M. Disc-Connected K9 s 7:00 P.M. Midnight Rose Band (Midway Stage) Friday, August 30 12, 2 & 4 P.M. Lumberjack Show 1, 3 & 5 P.M. Disc-Connected K9 s 1, 3 & 6 P.M. Hot Dog Pig Racing 1:00 P.M. OC & Sarah (Midway Stage) 3:30 & 5:30 P.M. Just Paul: Comedy, Music, Juggling (Midway Stage) 5:30 P.M. Antique Tractor Pulling 7:30 P.M. Beef Recipe Cook-off & 4-H Cake Contest 7:30 P.M. Juke Rockets (Midway Stage) Saturday, August A.M., 3:30 & 6:30 P.M. Hot Dog Pig Racing 12, 2 & 4 P.M. Lumberjack Show 1, 3 & 5 P.M.Disc-Connected K9 s 12:00 P.M. Harness Racing, plus George Stevens Academy Jazz Band (Grandstand Stage) 12:00 P.M. Jazz Collective (Midway Stage) 2:30 & 5 P.M. Just Paul: Comedy, Music, Juggling (Midway Stage) 3:00 P.M. FMX Motorcycle Stunt Team 4:30 P.M. Blue Hill Fair Idol Semifinals (Grandstand Stage) 6:00 P.M. Wild Blueberry Pie Eating Contest 7:00 P.M. The Midnight Rose Band (Livestock Show Ring) 7:00 P.M. FMX Motorcycle Stunt Team (In Front of the Grandstand) 7:30 P.M. Allison Ames Band (Midway Stage) Sunday, September 1 11 A.M., 3:30 & 6:30 P.M. Hot Dog Pig Racing 1, 3 & 5 P.M. Disc-Connected K9 s 12, 2 & 4 P.M. Lumberjack Show 12:00 P.M. Cliff Randall & Breakin Strings (Midway Stage) 2:30 & 5 P.M. Just Paul: Comedy, Music, Juggling (Midway Stage) 4:00 P.M. Women s Skillet Toss (front of the Grandstand) 7:00 P.M. Rick Charette and the Bubble Gum Band (Grandstand Stage) 7:30 P.M. Cowboy Angels (Midway Stage) 9:00 P.M. Mammoth Aerial Fireworks Display Monday, September 2 11:00 A.M. No Bake Bake-off 11 A.M., 3 & 5:30 P.M. Hot Dog Pig Racing 1, 3 & 5 P.M. Disc-Connected K9 s 12, 2 & 4 P.M.Lumberjack Show 12:00 P.M. Maine Street R&B Revue (Midway Stage) 12:00 P.M. Harness Racing 2:30, 4 P.M. Just Paul: Comedy, Music, Juggling (Midway Stage) 2:30 P.M. Blue Hill Fair Idol Finals (Grandstand Stage) 5:00 P.M. Monster Truck Autograph Pit Party 6:00 P.M. KSR Motorsports Night of Destruction Monster Truck Show 6:30 P.M. Full Drive Band Racing 2:30, 4:00 P.M. Just Paul: Comedy, Music, Juggling (Midway Stage) 2:30 P.M. Blue Hill Fair Idol Finals (Grandstand Stage) 5:00 P.M. Monster Truck Autograph Pit Party 6:00 P.M. KSR Motorsports Night of Destruction Monster Truck Show 6:30 P.M. Full Drive Band (Midway Stage)

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