Ledyard Fair Association meetings are open to the public.
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday in the Morgan Barn (on the Fairgrounds)
Association Meetings start at 7:00 p.m.
Board Meetings start at 8:00 p.m.
Member of the Association of CT Fairs
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Select "Ledyard Fair" under Charity Name.
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Chairperson
Pauline Zimmer
536-1332
Exhibit Location: Cy Anderson Fellowship Hall
≈Entries will be accepted on Thursday from
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the exhibit location and must remain on display
until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, at which time they should be picked up along with
their awards. Entries will be disposed if left beyond 6:30 p.m.
≈Competition is open to Adult, Intermediate,
and Junior exhibitors. All entries must have been prepared by the exhibitor.
However, limited adult assistance may be given to Junior exhibitors.
≈An exhibitor is allowed one entry for each
of the 37 classes. Each entry must have been canned
since the last Ledyard Fair.
≈Each jar must be labeled with product name,
date processed, and processing method (water bath or pressure canned). The
exhibitor's name must not appear on the jar or label.
≈Only entries which are appropriately
processed and displayed will be accepted (i.e. no wax, regulation jars, two
piece dome lids with ring portion removed for display). No Inverted Jars. For information on
canning, contact the Cooperative Extension Service, 887-1608.
≈Judging will be based on the following qualities: Appearance (color, careful
preparation), Pack (proportion of liquid to produce, head space), Product
(maturity, uniformity), Jar and Closure (clean, properly sealed, no ring, no
wax), and Labeling (completeness, neatness). Ribbons will be awarded to any
entry which is deserving in the eyes of the judges.
≈All exhibitors with two or more entries are eligible to complete for Sweepstakes prizes. The number of blue ribbons earned by an exhibitor determines the Sweepstakes placing in each age group. In case of a tie, the number of red ribbons will determine the winning places. Each Sweepstakes winner will receive a rosette, as well as the following cash prizes:
Levels |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
| Adult Sweepstakes (Ages 18 and Over) | $25.00 | $20.00 | $15.00 |
| Intermediate Sweepstakes (Ages 12 to 17) | $20.00 | $15.00 | $10.00 |
| Junior Sweepstakes (Ages 5 to 11) | $15.00 | $10.00 | $5.00 |
In Addition, A "Best of Show" Rosette and $25.00 will be awarded.
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Ledyard Fair Outstanding Competitor Award - See General Rules and Regulations.
Exhibit Classes
Jellies and Jams - Head Space 1/4 Inch
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1. |
Apple |
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2. |
Blackberry |
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3. |
Blueberry |
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4. |
Cherry |
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5. |
Currant |
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6. |
Grape |
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7. |
Marmalade |
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8. |
Peach |
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9. |
Plum |
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10. |
Raspberry |
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11. |
Strawberry |
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12. |
Any Jelly or Jam not listed |
Canned Fruits - Head Space 1/2 Inch
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13. |
Applesauce |
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14. |
Cherries |
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15. |
Mixed Fruit |
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16. |
Peaches |
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17. |
Pears |
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18. |
Any Fruit not listed |
Pickled Vegetables - Head Space 1/4 Inch
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19. |
Beans |
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20. |
Cucumbers (Bread & Butter) |
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21. |
Cucumbers (Sour or Dill) |
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22. |
Cucumbers (Sweet) |
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23. |
Mixed Vegetables |
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24. |
Onions |
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25. |
Peppers |
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26. |
Relishes |
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27. |
Sauerkraut |
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28. |
Any Pickle not listed |
Canned Vegetables
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29. |
Beans - Head Space 1 inch |
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30. |
Carrots - Head Space 1 inch |
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31. |
Corn - Head Space 1 inch |
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32. |
Juice (Any Vegetable) - Head Space ¼ inch |
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33. |
Mixed Vegetable - Head Space 1 inch |
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34. |
Peas - Head Space 1 inch |
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35. |
Tomatoes - Head Space ½ inch |
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36. |
Tomato Sauce - Head Space ¼ inch |
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37. |
Any Vegetable not listed |
