Hay Bale Decorating Contest

Round Hay Bale Decorating Contest 

NO ENTRY FEE

Register by September 9, 2024

Questions? Contact: Carrie Jenness 207-491-5349  

Entries will be judged by votes in lock boxes at each bale station! Votes will be cast by $1 bills. Each group will keep the $1 bills in their boxes. Money will be collected and held by the fair association each evening and awarded to each group at the end of the fair. 

RULES 

  • Participation will be open to all Non-Profit and Youth Clubs, Groups, Organizations in Franklin County. 

  • Bales can be placed lying on their side or standing erect. 

    • The hay bales approximate measurements are: 4 1/2 ft. long, or tall, if standing, the circumference is 4 ft., and the height is 4 ft. 

  • For safety purposes, bales will not be stacked. Also, note that not all bale locations will be on grass; some may be located on a hard surface. 

  • DO NOT PUNCTURE THE BALE WRAP. (These bales are donated and will be returned to the farm after the fair to be used as feed)

  • Tape may be used to attach items to the bale.

  • Paint (non-toxic only) may be applied to the hay bale but not to the surrounding grass.

  • Bales should be decorated with good, clean, wholesome ideas. No vulgar or suggestive decorations are allowed

  • Groups may begin decorating their bales on Friday September 13  and they must be completed by 8:00 am Sunday September 15th.

  • It is the responsibility of each group to remove their decorations after the fair. Decorations not removed by 5:00 P.M. Sunday September 22nd, will be discarded.

You may email, mail, your form using the info below: 

E-mail: cjenness16@gmail.com

Mail: Carrie Jenness 140 Stinchfield Hill Rd Chesterville, Me 04938

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