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Cannon GrangeVirtual Agricultural Fair & Exposition

Member ofThe Association of Connecticut Fairs, Inc.

CANNON GRANGE HALL25 CANNON ROAD

WILTON, CONNECTICUT

Sunday – auguSt 30, 2020

88th anniverSary

Cannon GranGe Virtual

aGriCultural Fair & exposition

sunday - auGust 30, 2020

Cannon Grange in historic Cannondale Village of Wilton, CT is a well-known agricultural institution with a historic hall and over 120 years of service to the community. Exhibitions showcasing fruit, vegetables, flowers, eggs, livestock, crafts & collections, baked goods, local non-profit talks, and other activities are just a few of the many events offered. It is a staple organization for Ridgefield, Wilton, Norwalk and surrounding areas, with a big heart and a humble mission – to guide individuals and families in exploring the pleasure of backyard gardening and livestock, protecting the natural world, and clean & healthy eating.

This year’s fair will look and feel very different from the previous fairs due to precautions concerning Covid- 19. Our Grange members and our wider community members will submit most of their entries virtually and the Grange will host the entire fair virtually this year. Flowers, fruits, and vegetables will be the only items dropped off at the hall. More information can be found here in our fair book.

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Program HigHligHts

August 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.Video Presentations of our entries will be available on our

Facebook pagewww.facebook.com/CannonGrange/

& YouTube Channel: Cannon Grange No. 152

11:30 a.m.Facebook Live Stream featuring our in hall exhibits of

Flowers, Vegetables, and Fruits

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Cannon Grange is a member of the Association of Connecticut Agricultural Fairs.

Special Video Clips featuring area farms, past vendors,and speakers with tips on backyard chickens, baking, gardening,

and more will also be available on our YouTube channel.

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Cannon Grange Membership & Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Dept. A – Culinary Arts - Cancelled

Dept. B – Crafts & Collections – Virtual Submission Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Dept. C – Vegetables & Fruits – Hall Drop Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Dept. D – Flowers – Hall Drop Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Dept. E – Sewing & Needlework – Virtual Submission Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Dept. F – Poultry & Fowl – Virtual Submission Only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Dept. G – Rabbits – Virtual Submission Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Dept. H – Water Color Painting – Virtual Submission Only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Dept. I – Photography – Virtual Submission Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Dept. J – Eggs – Virtual Submission Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Dept. K – Livestock – Virtual Submission Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Dept. L – Covid -19 Art or Artistic Expressions – Virtual Submission Only . . . .16

State Baking Contests - Cancelled

State Quilting Contest - Cancelled

Fair Rules, General & Virtual Fair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Entry Blanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

Taking a good photo to upload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Helpful Hints to Winning a Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Program Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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general Fair rules & Virtual Fair instructions – 2020

1. All are invited and welcomed to exhibit: Grange membership and/or Wilton residency are

not required.

2. Juniors are those exhibitors who are age 15 years and under as of July 1st.

3. For the health and safety of the community, all on site exhibits (Flowers, Vegetables, and Fruit) will not be returned to the exhibitors. Please note specific requirements on those pages in our fair book.

4. All virtual entries must be uploaded no later than midnight on Thursday, August 20, 2020. You can upload your entry by visiting our website and filling out the Google form.

5. Mail in entry forms for Flowers, Vegetables, and Fruits must be received by August 23th to ensure exhibit space. Mailed entry forms must be sent to Cannon Grange Fair, PO BOX 23, WILTON CT 06897.

6. Drop off of Flowers, Vegetables, and Fruits can be made on Saturday, August 29th from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Drop off on Sunday, August 30th will be between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Social distancing guidelines will be observed during drop off. We ask that you pull up and wait until your car is called upon. Only members of the executive board will be allowed to enter the Grange at any time.

7. All Flowers, Vegetables, and Fruits must be in place by 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 30th. Judging will commence at 9:00 am sharp the SAME DAY.

8. No entry fee is mandatory for this year’s fair. A donation of $2.00 per entry or an item for the Wilton Food Pantry is encouraged. Monetary donations can be mailed to the Grange, delivered in person on Saturday during our entry drop off time, or go to our website www. cannongrange.org for online giving. Food pantry items may be dropped off on August 29 and August 30 in the bins provided outside the Grange Hall.

9. No entry in any department or class will receive the 1st prize Blue Ribbon unless deemed worthy by the judges. There will be no duplicate prizes awarded within any class, except for Honorable Mention. The judges will select the best first prize entry within the department and award the Purple Best-of-Show Rosette.

10. Ribbons/prizes will be mailed to winners for 2020.

11. All entries must be the property of the exhibitor and either made or grown by the exhibitor during the preceding 12 months.

12. No more than one entry in any one class, may be made by an individual exhibitor.

13. Please check each department’s rules prior to entering exhibits – there may be additional criteria.

14. No person shall be a judge in any department or class in which they may be an exhibitor.

15. Decisions of the judges are FINAL! No person shall interfere with the judges while in the discharge of their duties.

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The Cannon Grange would like to thank First Responders

Health Care WorkersEssential Workers

Everyone who keeps our community safe.STAY WELL AND BE SAFE

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dePartment a

culinary arts

2020

State Baking ConteStS

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Have been suspended for this year for the healthand safety of our community

CANCELLED

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dePartment B

craFts & collections

*Virtual/digital exHiBit only

All entries must be the ORIGINAL work of the exhibitor and completed within the previous 12 months. You will UPLOAD a picture (jpeg format) on the online entry form.All entries will be JUDGED on the basis of CREATIVITY, degree of DIFFICULTY and on WORKMANSHIP. JUNIORS are age 15 years and under as of July 1st.

RIBBONS: 1st 2nd 3rd HONORABLE MENTION “BEST OF SHOW” ROSETTE - $10 premium

CLASS Adults (kits allowed)B. 1. Decoupage of Papier Mache (any item)B. 2. Holiday Decoration – includes ornaments (any medium)B. 3. JewelryB. 4. Decorated Basket (no larger than 12” x 12” x 12”)B. 5. Woodworking/CarvingB. 6. Pressed Flowers, framed or mattedB. 7. Dried Flowers or Herbs for decorative purposes (includes wreaths)B. 8. Decorative painting on an objectB. 9. Bead CraftB. 10. Miscellaneous Craft

Juniors (kits allowed)B. 11. 3-D printing (STEAM). Make a farm animal, farming tool, farm vehicleB. 12. Holiday Decoration – includes ornaments (any medium)B. 13. BasketB. 14. Bird HouseB. 15. Collections (please identify)B. 16. Item made from recycled materials

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dePartment c

VegetaBleS and Fruit

onSite entry only

All entries MUST be GROWN by the exhibitor. All ITEMS in this department will not be returned to the exhibitor. JUNIORS are age 15 years and under as of July 1st.


CLASSC. 2. 3 Beats (no leaves)C. 3. Kale (3 leaves)C. 4 2 Carrots (no leaves)C. 5. 2 Egg PlantsC. 6. 2 CucumbersC. 7. 2 Onions, dried (no leaves)C. 8. 3 Bell PeppersC. 9. 3 Sweet PeppersC. 10. 3 Hot PeppersC. 11. 2 Potatoes (1 variety)C. 12. 2 Squash – WinterC. 13. 2 Squash – SummerC. 14. 3 TomatoesC. 15. 3 Cherry TomatoesC. 16. 1 PumpkinC. 17. Parsley – 3 branch cuttings in water (curly or smooth leaf – please provide a DISPOSABLE jar)C. 18. 1 pint Berries (any variety)C. 19. 2 Fruits (one variety)C. 20. Herb – 3 branch cuttings in water (one variety – please provide a DISPOSABLE jar)C. 21. Collection of 6 Veggies (selected from C.1 – C.15) no duplicates in a deco. Basket JUNIORC. 22. Collection of 6 Veggies (selected from C.1 – C.15) no duplicates in a deco. Basket ADULTC. 23. 2 Miscellaneous Vegetables (one variety, unlisted)C. 24 Heirloom Vegetable (one variety, 2 specimens)C. 25. Melon (submit one)C. 26. Vegetable or Fruit Art – create something whimsical (props allowed)C. 27. Dried Beans (submit 8 beans plus 1 pod)C. 28. Gourds (submit 1)C. 29. Corn (submit 2 ears in husk)

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dePartment d

FlowerS

onSite entry only

All entries MUST be GROWN, KEPT, or SELECTED from the wild by the exhibitor.All ITEMS in this department will not be returned to the exhibitor. Only disposable jars for your flowers allowed. JUNIORS are age 15 years and under as of July 1st.


CLASSD. 1. 3 Cosmos – one variety, one or more colorsD. 2. 3 Zinnias – on variety, one or more colorsD. 3. 3 Marigolds – miniature, one or more colorsD. 4. 3 Marigolds – standard size, one or more colorsD. 5. 3 Dahlias – one variety, one or more colorsD. 6. Hydrangea – 2 branch cuttings – one colorD. 7. 1 Flower of 6 different annuals, bouquet (no Dahlias)D. 8. 1 Flower of 6 different perennials, bouquetD. 9. Sunflower – 1 stem (head measures 12” or more, petal to petal)D. 10. Sunflower – 1 stem (head measures less than 12” petal to petal)D. 11. Collection of Wild Flowers in disposable jar/container – ADULTD. 12. Collection of Wild Flowers in disposable jar/container – JUNIOR D. 13. Potted house plant (flowering or nonflowering) No hanging containers (no entries for 2020)D. 14. Rose, 1 budD. 15. Roses, 1 stem of 3 buds or 3 flowers – one varietyD. 16. Adult Flower Arrangement in disposable jar/container (NO Artificial Flowers allowed)D. 17. Junior Flower Arrangement in disposable jar/container (NO Artificial Flowers allowed)D. 18. Gladioli – 3 or more collarsD. 19. 3 Flowers of an unlisted variety – one or more colorsD. 20. Elephant Ear – submit 1 stem for judging as “largest leaf”

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cannon grange agricultural Fair & exPositionPO Box 23 Wilton, Connecticut 06897-0023

entry BlanK 2020For Vegetables, Fruit, and Flowers Only

All other entries should be made at www.cannongrange.org

PLEASE PRINT (Use one blank form per person)

Name of Exhibitor __________________________________________________________

Mailing Address ____________________________________________________________

Town ____________________________________________ Zip ____________________

Exhibitor’s Phone Number ___________________________________________________ Entry fees are not required this year but a donation of $2.00 per entry would be appreciated.

Enclosed is my donation of $___________

Child’s Age (if 15 or under) ________________________ Birthdate_______________

I picked up my Fair Book at (location): ______________________________________

Name/Description of ExhibitDept.Letter

ClassNumber

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cannon grange agricultural Fair & exPositionPO Box 23 Wilton, Connecticut 06897-0023

entry BlanK 2020For Vegetables, Fruit, and Flowers Only

All other entries should be made at www.cannongrange.org

PLEASE PRINT (Use one blank form per person)

Name of Exhibitor __________________________________________________________

Mailing Address ____________________________________________________________

Town ____________________________________________ Zip ____________________

Exhibitor’s Phone Number ___________________________________________________ Entry fees are not required this year but a donation of $2.00 per entry would be appreciated.

Enclosed is my donation of $___________

Child’s Age (if 15 or under) ________________________ Birthdate_______________

I picked up my Fair Book at (location): ______________________________________

Name/Description of ExhibitDept.Letter

ClassNumber

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dePartment e

Sewing and needlework *Virtual/digital exhiBit only

All entries must be completed within the previous 12 months. You will UPLOAD a picture (jpeg format) on the online entry form. ALL entries will be JUDGED on WORKMAN-SHIP, APPEARANCE, and CLEANLINESS. JUNIORS are age 15 years and under as of July 1st.


CLASSE. 1. General Sewing, clothingE. 2. Afghans – crochet and knitE. 3. CrochetingE. 4. Hand Knitting, any item or setE. 5. Quilts – may be machine stitched (any size)E. 6. Household items – tea cozies, pillow cases, decorative aprons, doilies, accessories, sachet, tea towels, pot holdersE. 7. EmbroideryE. 8. NeedlepointE. 9. Stuffed AnimalsE. 10. Miscellaneous items unlisted

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dePartment F

Poultry & Fowl *Virtual/digital exhiBit only

Exhibitor MUST be the OWNER of exhibited birds. ALL classes will be SINGLES or PAIRS: Cock, Hen, Cockerel or Pullet. You will UPLOAD a picture (jpeg format) on the online entry form.


CLASSF. 1. Chicken, SingleF. 2. Chicken, PairF. 3. Water Fowl, SingleF. 4. Water Fowl, Pair

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dePartment g

raBBit

*Virtual/digital exhiBit only

Exhibitor MUST be the OWNER of exhibited animal. SINGLES only – no pairs.You will UPLOAD a picture (jpeg format) on the online entry form.


CLASSG. 1. Standard, any breed – Singles ONLY (no pairs)G. 2. Dwarf, any breed – Singles ONLY (no pairs)

dePartment H

water-Color Painting


Exhibitors can express their creativity by creating a painting in water-color (no other medium will be accepted: water-color only). You will UPLOAD a picture (jpeg format) on the online entry form.


CLASSH. 1. Still LifeH. 2. Landscape

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dePartment i

Photograohy


The exhibitor MUST have taken the photograph during the PREVIOUS 12 months.Photos may be either black and white or color. You will UPLOAD a picture (jpeg format) on the online entry form.


CLASSI. 1. Portraits (people)I. 2. Stay at Home/Quarantine ThemeI. 3. Animals/Pets

dePartment J

eggS


EGGS submitted for entry MUST come from birds OWNED and CARED FOR by the exhibitor. You will UPLOAD a picture (jpeg format) on the online entry form.


CLASSJ. 1. Chicken Eggs – submit 3J. 2. Duck Eggs – submit 2J. 3. Turkey Eggs – submit 2J. 4. Goose Eggs – submit 2J. 5. Eggs from any other bird – submit 3J. 6. Largest Egg – submit 1

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dePartment K

liVeStoCk


Exhibitor MUST be the OWNER of exhibited animal. Absolutely NO PAIRS will be accepted. SINGLES only! You will UPLOAD a picture (jpeg format) on the online entry form.


CLASSK. 1. Sheep, any breed – Singles ONLY (no pairs)K. 2. Goat, any breed – Singles ONLY (no pairs)K. 3. Cows, any breed – Singles ONLY (no pairs)K. 3. Llamas, any breed – Singles ONLY (no pairs)K. 4. Camels, any breed – Singles ONLY (no pairs)K. 5. Alpaca, any breed – Singles ONLY (no pairs)

dePartment l

CoVid – 19, art or artiStiC exPreSSion


Exhibitors can express their creativity by creating a work of art inspired by your experiences during this time. You will UPLOAD a picture (jpeg format) or video (.mp4, .mov formats) on the online entry form.


CLASSL. 1. Sculpture – any mediumL. 2. Drawing – ink, pencil, crayonL. 3. Painting – any mediumL. 4. Poetry – written submissionL. 5 . Poetry – video submission, 2 minutes maxL. 6. Music, vocal (can be a cappella or with music) 2 minute maxL. 7. Music, instrumental- 2 minutes maxL. 8. Multimedia (video), 2 minutes max (keep in mind this is a family friendly event)

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History of theCannon Grange

Agricultural Fair & Exposition

The first “Cannon Grange Fair” was held in early September, 1933. It provided and opportunity for area farmers and their families to exhibit the “fruits of their labor” derived from the farms and homes here in Wilton and surrounding towns. Fresh produce, flowers, eggs, handmade clothing, baked goods and preserves were among items exhibited for competition. Farm animals were also exhibited. All of the excitement took place inside the Grange Hall and on its grounds by the Norwalk River.

Organizers of the early fair created an authentic “Ag Fair” for children and adults to enjoy. The Fairs continued with great enthusiasm for a decade until a decision was made during WWII to suspend the annual festivities with so many citizens involved in the war and the war-effort.

In 1975, the “Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair” was brought back to life and re-numbered as No. 1. The Fair was presented as a traditional Agricultural Fair for the community in the historic Cannon Grange Hall and on its grounds by the Norwalk River.

With careful growth and deserved successes, the Fair is now the “Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair & Exposition” due to the varied and tasteful exhibits, activities and events that take place for families to enjoy. We have returned the numbering from the 1933 event, and thus present the 88th Anniversary Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair and Exposition.

Please enjoy the exhibits entered by adults, teens and children!

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or visit: www.cannongrange.org

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HelPFul Hints to PrePare your entries For Judging and to Win tHat riBBon!

ADVICE FOR TAKING YOUR DIGITAL PHOTO Find a location that is well lit with even light, for example, near a window, but not in direct sunlight. When you take the photo, try to make your entry as large as possible in the picture. Make sure it is in focus. The goal is to have your entry presented to the judges in as clear an image as possible.

VEGETABLES AND FRUITAppearance and color are very important. Strive to submit entries that are firm and fresh, i.e. of excellent “market quality.” Uniform size and shape are very important. The judges will be the only people to handle the exhibits, carefully checking for bruises and blemishes. Pick the fruit or vegetables as close to the Fair date as possible to ensure freshness!

FLOWERSAppearance is very important. Try to submit blossoms of uniform size and development, stems of similar length and with good quality leaves. If a leaf has a hole in it, carefully remove it by pulling it off down the stem, or carefully cutting it off with a knife blade. Submit what the exhibit requires. Pick the flowers as close to the Fair date as possible to ensure freshness!

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cannon grange 152 Patrons oF HusBandry organized may 4, 1899

(One of Wilton’s Oldest Organizations)A Family Organization for You!

Membership for children, youth, & adults.

PURPOSE:To build a program of fellowship, service and member activities within a framework of Business Meetings – Legislative Activities- Charitable Services – Youth Projects – Community Service – Family Activities

FIRST:Conceived in 1867 as an organization of agricultural people, the Grange has grown into an organization concerned about the needs of ALL people: rural, urban and suburban.

A FAMILY ORGANIZATION:Father, mother, young adults and children meet on a common level of understanding to participate in educational and recreational activities. Cannon Grange was orga-nized on May 4, 1899 to enrich the lives of area residents.

A LEGISLATIVE VOICE:Provides each member with a voice, starting at the local level, to express one’s beliefs; knowing that these ideas may reach the highest levels of Grange and the Government. Although nonpartisan, the Grange stresses participation in activities related to public issues.

A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION:Cannon Grange, whose members come from the community, elects its own officers and runs its own programs. Since the beginning of the Grange, men and women have had equal status as members: each member has one equal vote. Cannon Grange creates many of it own community service projects include: the Annual Agricultural Fair, the park benches erected by the riverfront of the Grange Hall, collecting non-perishables for the Wilton Food Pantry. Cannon Grange was selected by the National Grange to participate in the Action Grange Program; allowing Cannon Grange to creatively redesign its meetings and program formats for the 21st century. Cannon Grange was named a 2011 and 2013 Partner of the Year by US EPA for excellence in waste reduction strategies.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS, DUES, and FEES:All persons 14 years of age and older may join the Cannon Grange. Applications for membership are available on our website www.cannongrange.org. Wilton residency is NOT a requirement to join the Grange. All persons are welcome – won’t you join us?

Cannon Grange 152 is one of Wilton’s oldest organizations that is still going strong and having fun!

Membership is open to all persons who are14 years and up.

Become a member today and join your neighbors and friends in a variety of interesting and educational Grange

activities throughout the year.

Visit our website at www.cannongrange.org

Save the DateAugust 29, 2021 – 89th Agricultural Fair and Exhibition

Cannon Grange 152 Inc.25 Cannon Road • P.O. Box 23 • Wilton, CT 06897

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