GDS Fair: August 30 - September 5, 2011

Baby Pageant

Pre-Registration is on the day of Pageant - Saturday, Sept 3, 2011 at the Fairgrounds in the Pavilion from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

Pageant starts at 3:00 PM in the Pavilion. A fee of $1.00 must accompany all registrations.

For Rules and Regulations as well as Pre-Registration form contact the GDS Fair office at 570-676-4047..

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Essay Contest

This year's theme is “What I like about living here”. All entries must be mailed to the fair exhibit address and postmarked no later than August 9th of current year.

Click here for rules and regulations.

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Fair Queen Pageant

The purpose of the Fair Queen Competition is to encourage the promotion of Agricultural Fairs and create better relations between youths and adults in both rural and urban settings. The pageant is open to any girl at least 16 years of age who is a resident of Wayne or Pike County.

Please have your application in by July 15, 2011. Mail to: GDS Fair, PO Box 46, Newfoundland, PA 18445

Click here for application and more information.

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Frog Jump Contest

This contest is for kids ages 15 and under.

1. Classes according to ages by number of entries.
2. Ribbons given for each class and Winner of Grand Finale.
3. Each contestant must furnish own frog.
4. Frogs cannot compete in more than one class with different trainers.
5. Registration 1/2 hour before contest begins.
6. Contest to be held on Sunday at 1:00 PM.
7. For more information contact: Tom Field at (570) 226-2471.
   

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GDS Fair Car Demolition Derby

Held on Saturday of Fair Week. There is a $25.00 entry fee (non-refundable). Pre-Registration Required.

Click here for General Rules and Car Preparation

Click here for the Demo Application.

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GDS Fair Truck Demolition Derby

Held on Labor Day of Fair Week. All persons must sign an entry form, insurance waiver, and release form, and purchase a pit pass before entering the pit area. Pre-Registration Required.

Click here for General Rules and Truck Preparation.

Click Here for the Demo Application.

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GDS Fair Fair Scholarship

The Association has been awarding scholarships to local undergraduates and graduate students since 1993. The purpose of the Greene-Dreher-Sterling Community Fair Associations’ scholarship program is to provide an incentive to future generations to actively participate in community volunteer activities including, but not limited to, our Fair Association. The judging criteria does not include "financial need", but rather bases the award on a student's accomplishments and community service. The awards are presented at the recipient's school annual awards program. For more information on previous recipients and how to apply, click here.

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Local Truck Pull

DIESEL TRUCK PULL ONLY: To be held on Thursday of Fair Week, 7:00 PM. Contact Bob Chapman for more information on 570-499-4221 or Click here for Rules and Regulations.

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Modified Truck Pull

Truck Pull to be held on Sunday of Fair Week, 7:00 PM. Contact Bob Chapman for more information on 570-499-4221 or Click here for Rules and Regulations.

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Antique Farm Tractor Pull

Pull to be held on Sunday of fair week. Registration at 10:00 AM on day of event. Entry fee is $10.00 per class. Fore more information contact: Kyle Elders at (570) 977-8219, email: kae18702@yahoo.com.

Click here for rules and regulations.

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Pedal Pull

Contest for ages 10 and under.

1. Tractor and sled will be provided.
2. All ties decided by pull-off.
3. Trophy to top winner in each class.
4. Ribbons given to all participants.
5. Registration ½ hour before contest.
6. NO REGISRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER START OF EVENT!
7. For more information contact: Tammy Butler at 570-689-2626.

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Pie Eating Contest

Contest open to children and adults.

1. Classes set by age for children. One open class for adults.
2. Prizes given to each class.
3. No pre-registration required.
4. For more information contact: Tom Field at (570) 226-2471

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Turkey Calling Contest

The Lake Region Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will be hosting the Fith Annual Turkey Calling Contest on Saturday September 5, 2009 at 5:00PM for all interested youth. A representative of the Chapter will be demonstrating different calls before the contest for all those interested in learning more about the Pennsylvania Wild Turkey.

1. Registration will be from 4:30PM to 4:45 PM on the day of the event.
2. All contestants will be asked to do a “hen yelp, a “cluck” and for a third call, “caller’s choice”.
3. Calls will be available for contestants to use if they do not have their own.
4. First, second and third place ribbons and prizes will be awarded in each of the Classes.
5. Complimentary prizes for all youth entered.
6. Normal fairgrounds admission fees apply.
7. For more information, please contact Mark Davies at 570-698-7917 or Ron Motacki at 570-489-6361.

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