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 Entries will be accepted beginning Monday, June 6 at 9 a.m. for contests at the 2022 Washington Town & Country Fair. Registration is accepted online only. Those unable to register online at home can use a registration computer at the Chamber of Commerce Office (323 W Main Street). Some contests accept only a limited number of entries. Deadline for pre-registration is Friday, July 15. On-site registration at the fair is available for contests that do not require pre-registration. More info is available on the Contests page. Pre-registration is REQUIRED for the following events:
• Donut on a String Eating Contest (Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.)* • Funnel Cake Eating Contest (Friday, 11:00 a.m.)* • Kids' Super Farmer Contest (Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.)* • Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Eating Contest (Saturday, 2:00 p.m.)* • Oreo Stacking Contest (Saturday, 10:30 a.m.)* • Pie Eating Contest (Saturday, 3:30 p.m.)* • Pig Chase Contest (Thursday, 7:00 p.m.)* • Queen for a Day (Friday, 11:00 a.m.)* • Pedal Tractor Pull (Saturday, 9:00 a.m.) • Saucy's Hot Wing Eating Contest (Saturday, 4:00 p.m.) * • Cornhole Tournament (Saturday, 11:00 a.m.)* Pre-registration for these contests is not required, but is encouraged! • Adult Super Farmer Contest (Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.)* • Bubble Gum Blowing Contest (Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.) • Edible Bug Making Contest (Friday, 1:00 p.m.) • Egg Drop Contest (Sunday, 12:00 p.m.) • Fitness Challenge (Thursday, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.) • Hula Hoop Contest (Thursday, 1:00 p.m.) • Pig Chase – Age 18+ (Thursday, 8:00 p.m.) • Turtle Race Contest (Saturday, 12:00 p.m.) *Limited Entries Accepted
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  Hello all and happy summer! – This is Emma Duncan, a student at the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism, and the latest new face in the Fair Office. :) This summer, you will be hearing lots from me as I am beyond thrilled to have the opportunity of tagging alongside our queen contestants on their adventures leading up to the fair. The excitement is unreal! I had the chance to meet the amazing ladies who have signed up for this year's Queen Contest yesterday at Orientation, and let me tell you, they are all INCREDIBLE! Seriously, there was enough personality to fill the fairgrounds. :) This year, twenty-one of our area's brightest young ladies have signed up for a whole summer full of fun and learning through working hard selling fair tickets, participating in events, and learning more about the Washington community. All of this is then capped off with the Queen Coronation on August 3rd. However, the excitement does not end there! After being crowned, the Queen & her Court will spend nearly all waking moments of the next four days getting an up-close-and-personal look at all things fun at the fair. Since most people only get to see the royalty throughout the fair, many are unaware of everything the Fair Queen program consists of during the months leading up to the big week. But that’s not to sweat, because this year I’ve got you completely covered! You can experience it all here with me, on the fair blog. Stay tuned for a great summer of fair queen fun... but first, here's a quick look at last night’s Orientation! The evening began with the girls listening eagerly as the Queen Committee and some of the Fair staff introduced themselves. They learned about all the exciting events in store for the summer, followed by a presentation on season ticket sales. Spicing up sales this year with some friendly competition and incentives, each girl was given a unique discount code to share. Long story short - Our queens would LOVE to sell you a season pass! :) After that, there was a group photo taken by Julia Hansen from The Missourian. She captured a few group shots and then the girls moved inside to participate in a quick ice breaker, where they introduced themselves and answered either a) What is your favorite fair food? or b) What has been your favorite fair concert? Spoiler Alert - there are lots of Borgia stand milkshake lovers in the group, and although they love their country music, several are looking forward to this year’s Flo Rida concert! This pretty much concluded our night together, which had flown by thanks to the enthusiasm, laughter, and new friendships being formed. The girls, though, opted to stay a little longer amid the flurry of fresh information and paperwork. They moved the fun outside to Lions Lake, chatting excitedly amongst themselves, which resulted in these fantastic photo ops: Have I mentioned that I totally adore this group? Their high energy and eagerness for these next few months are through the roof, leading me to believe that they will all have the time of their lives! Keep an eye out for this bunch of beauties around town and in the newspaper, as they have a big summer ahead. You can also follow along with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @washmofair - And don't forget to check back here next week to read all about their next event. Hint: “Namaste!”
Until next time! Emma NEW: We are excited to be using the same online system (Fair Entry) that our Extension Office and other local fairs use for registering livestock projects. Registration opened on May 1st. If you haven't yet registered your project, you can visit washmofair.com and click the "Register Exhibits" button at the top left, or use the shortcuts at the bottom of this e-mail to complete your registration. Reminder: Livestock entries must be registered by July 1! Fair Admission: Ticket purchases will not be made through the same system as the livestock registration. Visit e-tix to purchase season tickets. Our Queen Contestants will be providing promo codes in June for a discount on tickets, so if you don't already have yours, keep an eye out for that! Exhibitors will use the same style ticket as other fairgoers and are encouraged to get a daily re-entry wristband. Parking Passes/Needed Items: You will receive your packet when you bring your animal to the fairgrounds. Exhibitors bringing animals after the first day can pick up packets Tuesday evening, 6-10 p.m. After that, packets will be available at the South Traffic Gate during fair hours.  Congratulations to these local senior livestock exhibitors that were selected to receive 2022 Livestock Scholarships! These scholarships are funded 100% by the exhibitors themselves from a 1% deduction in all Blue Ribbon Auction checks. Applications for Livestock Scholarships are due March 31 each year.  Benefits of Online Tickets
DISCOUNTS Ticket discounts are not available at the box office, so you will have to purchase online to take advantage of one of our money-saving offers! The earlier you buy, the better the discount - watch our Facebook Page for special offers. LOST TICKET INSURANCE Tickets purchased online can be canceled and re-issued in the event of loss or theft. No more stressing over that ticket that fell out of your pocket (or your child's) up on the Midway! Better still, no stressing after you print your tickets and then forget where you put them. Just re-open the e-mail and print them again. Lost or deleted the e-mail? See the FAQ below for help. CONVENIENCE That phone that you carry everywhere... did you know it could hold your ticket? Purchase tickets when it is convenient for you from the comfort of your home. Print them as needed, or text the images to family members so they don't get mixed up! Frequently Asked Questions HOW DO I GET MY TICKET? An e-mail confirmation will be automatically sent from our ticketing partner, e-tix. The e-mail will include a link to view/print your tickets. DO I HAVE TO PRINT MY TICKET? Nope! Mobile tickets can be scanned at the gates, right from your phone! If you open the "View My Tickets" link on a mobile device, the mobile version of the ticket comes up. It also gives you the option to save the ticket right on your homescreen! Important: Tickets cannot be printed from a mobile device, as the layout has been optimized for presentation on a phone. If you want printed tickets, please open the link on a desktop or laptop computer and print from there. WHAT IF I LOST MY E-MAIL OR DIDN'T RECEIVE IT? No problem! First, check your junk mail just in case. If you still cannot locate your ticket e-mail, just call the Fair Office (636-239-2715) and the confirmation e-mail can be re-sent to you. I SAW DISCOUNTED TICKETS OFFERED AT AN ONLINE SWAP SHOP... IS IT VALID? While we understand that people will share tickets, we do not recommend purchasing tickets from places other than our authorized ticket outlets (washmofair.com, e-tix.com, Chamber/Fair Office). If an unauthorized seller sold a ticket to multiple people, the ticket may be listed as "redeemed" when you arrive at the fair. Since tickets will scan only once at the gate, people who arrive at the gate with a ticket that has already been redeemed will have to purchase a valid ticket from the gatehouse before entering the fair.  FIRST DAY TO REGISTER IS MONDAY, JUNE 7 AT 9 A.M.!
Register online at www.washmofair.com/registration. Registration Deadline: Friday, July 16 (some contests will allow on-site registration) Check-In required for each contest. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to start of contest. ADULT SUPER FARMER CONTEST Wednesday, August 4, approx. 6:30 p.m. Hog Arena Ages: 15 and up • Limited to first 25 couples. • On-site registration only. • Teams (made of 1 male, 1 female) earn points based on how quickly they complete a variety of farm-related tasks. Most total points wins. • Prize: 1st—$75, 2nd—$60, 3rd—$45 BINGO Sunday, August 8, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Family Fun Center All Ages On-site registration only. BUBBLE GUM BLOWING CONTEST Wednesday, August 4, 11:00 a.m. Family Fun Center Ages: 4-12 • Entrants will be divided into three age groups. • Two pieces of bubble gum will be provided for each contestant. Contestants using any other gum will be disqualified. • Largest bubble blown wins. *on-site registration available, 40 minutes in advance! CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT Saturday, August 7, 1:00 p.m.. Livestock Show Arena 21 years or older • Pre-registration recommended, on-site registration begins at 12:30 p.m. • Limited to the first 64 entries. • $20 registration on-site (doesn't include fair admission). Pre-registration: $70 (includes Saturday admission) or $20 (if players already have admission). DONUT ON A STRING EATING CONTEST Wednesday, August 4, 1:00 p.m. (must check in by 12:45) Family Fun Center Ages: 4-12 • Participants will eat a donut hanging on a string without touching the donut with any body parts. • First person to eat donut wins. • Participant is disqualified if donut falls to floor or if participant touches donut. *on-site registration available, 40 minutes in advance! EDIBLE BUG MAKING CONTEST Friday, August 6, 1:00 p.m. Family Fun Center Ages: All Ages • Participants will create bugs out of edible food items provided *on-site registration available! EGG DROP CONTEST Sunday, August 8, 12:00 p.m. Family Fun Center Ages: All Ages • Contestants will attempt to catch eggs dropped from increasing heights from a fire ladder truck. • If the egg breaks, the contestant is disqualified. • Eggs must be caught with bare hands. *on-site registration available, 40 minutes in advance! FITNESS CHALLENGE, presented by Athletico Physical Therapy Thursday, August 5, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Family Fun Center Ages: 5-18 • Ladder drills, cone drills, hurdle jumps, push-ups, sit-ups, sprints and jumping jacks. *on-site registration available, 40 minutes in advance! FROZEN YOGURT EATING CONTEST, presented by Orange Leaf Saturday, August 7, 2:00 p.m. (check-in by 1:45) Family Fun Center Ages: All Ages • Pre-Registration recommended—limited to first 16 contestants registered per age group. • First person to completely clean out container is named the winner. Prizes given to top two participants in each category. FUNNEL CAKE EATING Friday, August 6, 10:30 a.m. Family Fun Center Ages: 4-12 • Pre-Registration Required—limited to first 8 participants per division, no alternates HIPPITY HOP Wednesday, August 4, 3:00 p.m. Family Fun Center Ages: 3-9 • Pre-Registration Required—limited to first 16 participants per division, no alternates HULA HOOP CONTEST Thursday, August 5, 1:00 p.m. Family Fun Center Ages: 4-12 • Hula Hoops will be provided. • Participants must stay within a specific area. • Participants may be asked to walk (forward and backward) while “hooping.” • Last participating “hooping” will be the winner. *on-site registration available, 40 minutes in advance! HOT WING EATING CONTEST Saturday, August 7, 4:00 p.m. Family Fun Center 2 Divisions—Extra Hot / Regular • Pre-Registration recommended - limited to first 10 entries per division • First person to finish eating the specified amount of wings in the time allotted will win. • Participants must check in by 4:45 or space will be given to another participant. KIDS’ SUPER FARMER CONTEST Wednesday, August 4, 5:30 p.m. Hog Show Arena Ages: 5-14 • Pre-Registration Required—limited to first 10 participants per division, no alternates • Participants earn points based on how quickly they complete farm-related tasks. Most total points wins. MULE NUGGET TOSS Sunday, August 8, 3:00 p.m. Family Fun Center All ages On-site registration only. PEDAL TRACTOR PULL Saturday, August 7, 9:00 a.m. Sheep Show Arena ª Ages: 4-10 and 11-18(teen) • Sanctioned Pull—Top 3 boys and Top 3 girls from each youth age group qualify for State Pull in Sedalia. • Pedal tractor will be furnished. Contestants may not use their own tractors. OREO STACKING CONTEST Thursday, August 5, 3:00 p.m. Family Fun Center Ages: 4-12 • Each participant will have 60 seconds to stack as many sandwich cookies in a single stack as they can. • Cookie stack must stand for at least 10 seconds after time is called. • Participant with tallest standing stack wins. • Participants can only use hands to stack. *on-site registration available, 40 minutes in advance! PIE EATING CONTEST Saturday, August 7, 3:30 p.m. Entertainment Tent Ages 8 and up On-site registration only. PIG CHASE Thursday, August 5, 7:00 p.m.—check in at 6:30 Sheep Show Arena Ages: 5-19 • Pre-Registration Required—contest limited to first 15 contestants registered per division, no alternates. • Pig will be greased with corn oil. Contestants may get dirty. • Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. TURTLE RACE Saturday, August 7, 12:00 p.m. Family Fun Center Ages: 3-10 • Turtles entered must be tortoise (hard shell, box turtle) land species variety. No snapping or soft-shell turtles. • Turtles will be placed in center of 10’ circle. First turtle to have ENTIRE body outside of circle wins *on-site registration available, 40 minutes in advance! WATER FLIPPER RACE Friday, August 6, 2:30 p.m. Family Fun Center Ages: 4-12 • Pre-Registration Required—limited to first 8 participants per division, no alternates • Water flippers provided. LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST Sunday, August 8, 1:00 p.m. Cattle Barn Ages: 8-18 and 19+ On-site registration only. • Teams made up of 4 people. • Each Team member will do each part of the contest and the scores will be tabulated together giving the team score. Judging Rules • There will be 4 classes of animals—Market Steer, Market Hog, Market Lamb, Beef Breeding • Each Class will include 4 animals • Officials will rank all 4 animals from the best to the least desirable. • Contestants will be given a score card to use • Contestants will get ten minutes at each animal class before rotating • Each animal will be clearly numbered for identification • Contestants will not be allowed to communicate with one another • Infractions of this rule will be cause for elimination or point penalty at judge’s discretion. • Contestants will not be allowed to handle the livestock.  Plans are underway for the Washington Town & Country Fair Parade, scheduled for Sunday, August 2. Each year, a Grand Marshal and Honor Group are selected to lead the parade. The awards are designed to recognize an outstanding individual (Grand Marshal) and organization (Honor Group) that better our community through service, leadership, and volunteerism. This year, the parade committee has chosen to recognize our “Healthcare Heroes” as the honor group, but nominations are still being sought for the Grand Marshal.
Nomination forms must be submitted by March 31, 2021. Completed forms can be returned to the Chamber Office (323 W Main Street, Washington) or e-mailed to the Fair Office. Applications are now available for the Washington Town & Country Fair Livestock Scholarship. At least 2 - $500.00 college scholarships will be awarded. These scholarships are funded 100% by the exhibitors themselves from a 1% deduction in all Blue Ribbon Auction checks. Applications are available at the Chamber of Commerce office or online at washmofair.com.
Applicants must be seniors in high school and must have exhibited livestock of any species, market or breeding, at the Washington Town & Country Fair at some time before their senior year. Applicants must also be residents of Franklin or an adjoining county. Applications are available at washmofair.com and may be requested by e-mailing the Fair Office. Completed applications must be returned to the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce – 323 W Main Street, Washington MO 63090, or e-mailed to the Fair Office no later than March 31, 2021.  Market Steers and Dairy Cows to be entered in the 2021 Washington Town & Country Fair will be tagged on Saturday, February 13, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. A snow date of February 20, 2021 has been set if weather does not permit tagging to take place on February 13. If necessary, postponement due to weather will be announced on the Fair's website and Facebook page. Information will also be provided to KLPW and The Missourian. The tagging will be held at the Livestock Pavilion at the Washington City Park Fairgrounds. Exhibitors will be allowed to tag two market steers or dairy cows, but may only enter one. Market steer weight at fair time must be 1,000 to 1,450 lbs.
THE EXHIBITOR MUST BE PRESENT AT THE TAGGING. All exhibitors, regardless of age, MUST BE accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Relatives or friends will not be allowed to tag the animal for an exhibitor. All Junior Exhibitors must be a member in good standing of a 4-H Club or FFA Chapter, and they must be enrolled in the project they are exhibiting. Market class Junior Exhibitors must be from Franklin or an adjoining county. Complete rules for the Junior Livestock Exhibitors will be e-mailed to exhibitors and available at washmofair.com the week of Feb. 8. COVID-19 Procedures: Attendees must remain in their vehicle until otherwise directed by a Fair Representative. All Attendees will be required to wear masks.  The Washington Town & Country Fair is accepting applications for the 2021 Fair Queen Contest. Contestants must be citizens of the United States, female, and a resident of Franklin or an adjoining county. Contestants must also be a resident of Missouri for no fewer than six months as of July 15, 2021. Contestants shall be a high school graduate, of no more than 22 years of age on September 1, 2021, and must be single. The 2021 Fair Queen will receive a $2,500.00 scholarship, First Runner-up $1,000.00, Second Runner-up $750.00, and Miss Congeniality will receive a $500.00 scholarship. The Queen Contest Committee has scheduled activities for all the contestants including a Contestant/Sponsor Luncheon, “A Day of Professionalism”, “A Day Washington”, Run/Walk, and Parade. Interested participants can register online, or by contacting Tammy at the Chamber Office - (636) 239-2715 x105. |
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