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Plate of Bars Contest

Agriculture Building
Thursday, August 8
Entry time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Judging: 12:15 p.m.
Pick up bars: 1:00 p.m.
3 bars per category on a small paper plate. Recipe with exhibitor's name (and age if 17 & under) on back of the recipe. Limit one entry per category per exhibitor.
Category A: Baked Bars (Adults 18 & over)
Category B: Unbaked Bars (Adults 18 & over)
Category C: Baked Bars (Youth 17 & under)
Category D: Unbaked Bars (Youth 17 & under)
Prizes: 1st: $10.00; 2nd: $8.00; 3rd: $6.00

Baked and/or Non-baked Bar Guidelines:
No mixes

• Each entry should consist of 3 bars (approx. 1½″×2½″ each) on a small paper plate, covered by clear plastic or clear plastic bag.
• Entries to be judged on appearance and taste by a panel of judges.
• Recipes for entry must be made available to the culinary superintendents and to the sponsor at the time of entry.
• Contest open to any amateur baker, male or female, or senior citizen.
• Limit of one entry per exhibitor per category.
• Entries to be entered and in place in the Agriculture Building.
• Prizes will be awarded at the completion of judging.

Recipe Rules:

• Submit recipe, neatly typed or printed, on a card or paper, one side only.
• Name of recipe first.
• List all ingredients in specific amounts.
• Give method, including bowl/pan size, oven temperature, and baking time.
• Include name, address, and daytime phone number.
• Bring copy of recipe along with the entry.

Cookie Jar Contest:

Agriculture Building
Friday, August 9
Entry Time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Judging: 12:15 p.m.
Pick up cookies: 1:00 p.m.
Bring 12 homemade cookies in a quart jar. Require the recipe and your name (and age for youth division) listed on the back side of the recipe. Limit one entry per category per exhibitor.
Category A: Adults 18 & over
Category B: Youth 17 & under
Prizes: 1st: $10.00; 2nd: $8.00; 3rd: $6.00

Cookie Guidelines:
No mixes

• Each entry should consist of 12 cookies in a clear quart jar with lid.
• Entries to be judged on appearance and taste by a panel of judges.
• Recipes for entry must be made available to the culinary superintendents and to the sponsor at the time of entry.
• Contest open to any amateur baker, male or female, or senior citizen.
• Limit of one entry per exhibitor per category.
• Entries to be entered and in place in the Agriculture Building.
• Prizes will be awarded at the completion of judging.

Recipe Rules:

• Submit recipe, neatly typed or printed, on a card or paper, one side only.
• Name of recipe first.
• List all ingredients in specific amounts.
• Give method, including bowl/pan size, oven temperature, and baking time.
• Include name, address, and daytime phone number.
• Bring copy of recipe along with the entry.

Flower Arranging Contest:

Where: Entertainment Center
When: Friday, August 9
Approximately 3:30 p.m.
Pre-register by calling Fair Administration: 952-442-2333
Adults only

• Limited to 10 contestants. Contestants should arrive 15 minutes before start time to check in and hold their spot.
• Fair will provide flowers & vases. Individuals will be given a short time frame to create an arrangement using only the provided materials. Contestants may take their arrangement home.
• Flowers and prize money have been donated by Carver County Horticultural Society.
• Judging will be done by fairgoers voting for their favorite arrangement.

Top five arrangement premiums: 1st: $25.00; 2nd: $20.00; 3rd: $15.00; 4th: $10.00; 5th: $5.00

Rooster Crowing Contest:

Show Tent
Saturday, August 10
1:00 p.m.
No entry fee
The rooster having the most crows within 10 minutes.
Champion of Crowing Contest: $10.00 and Ribbon
Reserve Champion Crowing Contest: $5.00 and Ribbon

2019 Carver County Sheriff’s Office Coin Hunt:

Find the hidden coin at the Fair to win an Annual Carver County Parks Vehicle Permit!

Clues will be posted two times daily during the Carver County Fair on the Carver County Sheriff’s Office Facebook and Twitter sites until the coin is found. The websites are public – you do not need to sign up. The clues given will lead to the location of the hidden coin.

The coin, clues etc. are NOT buried, so please do not damage fairground property. There is no climbing necessary.

Follow the notification instructions included with the coin if you believe you have found it.

Carver County Sheriff’s Office employees and their immediate families are not eligible to participate.

Military Service Recognition March – Friday, August 9

For all persons who have served in the U.S. Military, Auxiliary, Boy & Girl Scouts. We encourage marchers to bring and carry American Flags.

1:30 PM – Line up at Bayview Elementary parking lot on south side of building. The Fair will provide a wagon ride for veterans unable to march to fairgrounds.

2:00 PM – March into Fairgrounds.

2:30 PM – Veterans Program in the Entertainment Center

Minnesota Minn-E-Rod Tractor Pull: Wednesday, August 7, 6:30 PM

Brought to you by the Minnesota Garden Tractor Pulling Association

FREE with gate admission
Grandstand Gates open 1 hour prior to the start of the event

Classes:
950/1050# Stock Class
1100/1150# Modified Production (800cc or less)
1150/1250# Modified Production (over 800cc)
1250/1400# Open Class 4 Cylinders
1650/1800# Economy V-8s
1700/1800# Pro-Mod V-8s
1650/1800# Open Class V-8s

www.mnminnerods.com

Motokazie: Thursday, August 8, 7:00 PM

FREE with gate admission
Grandstand Gates open 1 hour prior to the start of the event

High-flying, fast paced dirt bike and atv racing is coming to Waconia! You'll see racers jump 70-ft triples, navigate bermed corners and pound thru the whoops. Local racers are invited to sign up – as young as 4 years old and as old as 50. Pit gates and sign-up will open at 3:00 PM, practice will start at 6:00 PM (for race entrants only), and the racing will start at 7:00 PM.

A Supercross Race contains 23 different classes, 5 atv classes and 18 dirt bike classes. The program consists of a Heat Race and a Main Event, and every person that signs up will race twice. The Heat Race determines what gate pick the rider gets for the Main Event; and the Main Event will determine what trophy the rider gets. There will also be an intermission race for Pit Bikes. For racing information, check out www.motokazie.com and click on the SX menu.

NTPA Tractor Pull: Friday, August 9, 6:30 PM

FREE with gate admission
Grandstand Gates open 1 hour prior to the start of the event

Classes:
6200 4WD
9500 Limited Pro Stock Tractors
Super Farm Tractors
Super Stock FWD
9500 Pro Farm Tractors

Out-of-Field Tractors, Semis & Pick-ups Pull: Saturday, August 10, 5:30 PM

FREE with gate admission
Grandstand Gates open 1 hour prior to the start of the event

Check back for this year's rules and entry form!

Demolition Derby: Sunday, August 11, 4:00 PM

Gates open at 3:00 PM

Tickets are available online (for pickup at the Administration Building) until 1:00 PM Sunday and in the Administration Building until 1:30 PM Sunday. After 1:30 PM, tickets must be purchased at the Grandstand. Credit cards accepted.

Rules & Entry Form

Classes:

80s & newer: 1 heat
Old iron: 1 heat
Chain stock: 1 heat
Trucks: 1 heat
Mighty minis: 1 heat
Compact cars: 1 heat
Battle of the builders: 1 heat
Midsize front wheel drive 104–113": 1 heat

Ever wonder how they make the fancy roses or add the decorations to your party cake? Well, here is your chance to come, site down, watch and enjoy as Mackenthun’s decorates a cake. Their expert cake decorator(s) will be there to answer any and all of your questions while decorating one of their cakes.

Carver County Fair
501 W. 3rd St.
Waconia, MN 55387
Phone: 952.442.2333
Fax: 952.442.2996
Email: info@carvercountyfair.com

Want to help out at the fair as a fundraiser for your group?
Contact us:
Phone: 952.442.2333
Email: info@carvercountyfair.com