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Competitions &
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CRICKET SPITTING CONTEST |
The fourth annual cricket spitting contest will be held
at the 2008 Jefferson County Fair on Friday, July 11th at
1:00 p.m. during Kids' Day.
The contest is divided into three divisions including the
pee wee division for children ages 10 and under, the junior
division for children ages 10 to 14 and the senior division
for participants ages 15 and over. The winner of each
division will advance to the finals which will begin at 3
p.m.
Participants must spit the cricket while standing within a
3-foot diameter circle within 10 seconds of when they put
the cricket in their month. Participates can use any
technique they choose as long as the cricket remains
completely intact. The distance is then measured from the
edge of the circle to where the cricket ends even if it
bounces or slides.
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CRICKET SPITTING CONTEST
OFFICIAL RULES
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FAIREST OF THE FAIR
COMPETITION |
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Fairest of the Fair competition is open to persons
within a Jefferson County
School District. Contestants are judged on their poise,
public speaking abilities, and in many other areas. The
Final Question will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Entertainment
Tent. Come
out and cheer your favorite contestant on
Wednesday, July 9 at 7:30 pm in the Grandstand.
This year three
contestants will compete for the Fairest of the Fair public relations position.
The contestants are:
Erin Theder-Bielinski, Watertown: Erin is the
daughter of Ed & Gail Bielinski. She will be attending
MATC to obtain an associate's Degree in the Veterinarian
Technician Program and continue her education to become a
large animal veterinarian. Erin is involved with
Johnson Creek FFA.
Alyssa Jaquith,
Helenville: Alyssa is the daughter of Wally & Cindy
Jaquith. She will be returning to UW Madison Farm &
Industry Short Course to continue her specialty in Meat
Animal & Poultry Production and Grass Based Dairy &
Livestock Production. Alyssa is involved
with Fort Atkinson FFA and Stone School 4-H club.
Kassandra Kramer,
Helenville: Kassandra is the daughter of Bill & Debbie
Kramer. She will be a Sophomore at The Ohio State
University in Fall pursuing a degree in Psychology and
working with children. Kassandra is involved with Rock
River Rebels
4-H Club.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY TRACTOR PULL |
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The Jefferson
County Tractor Pull takes place on Wednesday, July 9 and
Thursday, July 10 at 11:00 am. Wednesday will feature the
Jefferson County Turbo Tractors and two SC WI classes;
Turbo: 8,000#, 9,500#, 10,500#, 12,500#, 14,500#;
SC WI Classes: 10,500# & 11,500#
Thursday will feature the Jefferson County Antique
Tractors, Non-Turbo and Altered Farm
Class. Antique: 3,500#, 4,500# and 5,500#;
Non-Turbo: 6,000#, 7,000#, 8,000#, 9,000#, 10,000#;
Altered Farm: 5,000# and 6,000#
Entry Forms available at Fair. Entry fee is $20.00 per
entry -
For rules, contact the Fair Office at 920/674-7148.
Prize money is paid out for six places and trophies for the
first three.
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TRACTOR PULL
OFFICIAL
RULES ·
TRACTOR PULL
ENTRY
FORM
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BADGER STATE TRACTOR PULL |
The Badger State Tractor Pull heats things up at the
2008 Jefferson County Fair beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday,
July 9 at the Grandstand. This year marks the thirteenth
consecutive year the Badger State Tractor Pull has been at
the Jefferson County Fair.
Three divisions of tractors will compete including the light
limited super stock, super farm class and pro-stock class to
pull the “Eliminator” down the 300 foot track.
Over the years the Badger State Tractor Pull has grown and
many of the Badger State Tractor Pull’s pulling vehicles are
now considered top contenders in the nation. Besides pulling
at the Badger State Tractor Pull events which are now held
in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa, they can be seen pulling
at some of the elite winter indoor pulls throughout the
United States. Members compete year-round on a point-based
system for both event and seasonal awards including a cash
prize.
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"CHOCOLATE LOVERS" BAKING
CONTEST |
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The Jefferson County Fair is hosting two baking contests for all Jefferson County residents. There isn’t an entry fee. You
do not have to belong to
4-H or FFA. The Adult Chocolate Dessert Contest is for ages 19 and over. The Kids Cookie/Brownie/Bar contest is for ages 8 through 18 only. The
Prizes for adults are First $25.00, Second $20.00 and Third $15.00.
For the Kids it will be First $20.00, Second $15.00 and Third $10.00. Pre-registration
will NOT be required.
Entry
forms are available online or from the Fair Office. Entries
must arrive at the Jefferson County Showcase Tent no later
than 5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 10th. Judging will
be done on Thursday, July 10th beginning at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome
to attend the judging, including fairgoers. The rules follow:
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"CHOCOLATE LOVERS" BAKING
CONTEST
OFFICIAL RULES ·
"CHOCOLATE LOVERS" BAKING CONTEST
ENTRY
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BADGER TRUCK PULL |
The Badger
Truck Pull takes place on Thursday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m. at
the Grandstand
Open Stock 6200#
Super Stock 6200#
Super Street Diesel 8000#
Pullers, Inc - Modified 4 x 4
Street Stock Gas and Street Stock Diesel Entry Fee $20.00
Limit of 10 Trucks per class - Entry and Registration at the
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TRUCK
PULL
OFFICIAL
RULES ·
TRUCK
PULL
ENTRY
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DEMOLITION DERBY |
CRASH-BANG-BOOM!
The 2008 Jefferson County Fair will go out with a bang with
the Action Auto Demolition Derby at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday,
July 13 at the Grandstand where they will compete
for the $1,000 grand prize.
Drivers must possess a valid driver’s license, wear a
safety helmet and wear their seat belt. Drivers are
encouraged to use eye protection and long pants are strongly
recommended. The cost for entry is $35 and pit passes are
$15 each. Anyone under 18-years-old must have a permission
form signed by a parent or guardian.
Vehicles permitted in the event are two-door copes,
four-door sedans, hardtops, mini vans, station wagons and
two-wheel drive mid-sized cars without a full-frame or V8
engine. All Rules are available at Action Auto
Promotions website or in the Fair Office.
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