Pumpkin Show 2021

P u m p k i n

2021

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CHRONICLE Bradford, Ohio 45308

• www.bradfordpumpkinshow.com

Volume 92

92nd Annual

d r o f d bra n i k p m Pu Show

october 12-16 2021

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92nd Annual

BRADfORD PUMPKIN ShOw OCTOBER 12-16, 2021 • BOARD OF DIRECTORS • President: Jim Wysong, 875-0873, jwysong3853@gmail.com Vice President: Randy Patty, 564-2065, rpatty001@woh.rr.com Secretary: Kathy Wysong, 875-0874, wysongkathy@gmail.com Treasurer: Mary Dross, 448-2460 Board Member: Jill Rank, 448-6474, 564-2119 sportsmom1980@hotmail.com Board Member: Kathy Weldy, 417-3010, weldykj@hotmail.com Board Member: Cyril Monnin, 448-0138, 216-3088 Board Member: Dusty Yingst, 418-1783, djyingst@gmail.com Board Member: Don Stump, 448-6604, 307-2029 dstump@woh.rr.com Board Member: Drew Patty, 564-8453, apatty_16@yahoo.com Board Member: Deb Wirrig, 417-0045, dwirrig62@woh.rr.com • COMMITTEE MEMBERS • Advertising: Jill Rank, 564-2119, sportsmom1980@gmail.com 40th Reunion Class Homecoming: Gloria Shafer, 448-2185, dgshafer@embarqmail.com Dianna Shafer, 448-2652, dbskt@embarqmail.com Bake-a-Pumpkin Pie & Pumpkin Bread Contest: Dottie Carder, 418-3833 Band Parade: Jill Rank, 448-6474, 564-2119 sportsmom1980@hotmail.com Cutest Baby / Diaper Derby / Pumpkin City Run: Deb Wirrig, 417-0045, jdwirrig@woh.rr.com Brenda Selanders, 570-8511, brenda.selanders@gmail.com Big Wheel Races: Becky Wackler, 418-1927 becky.wackler@remedirx.com Car Show: Doug Minnich, 418-2973 Concessions & Space: Jim Wysong, 875-0873, jwysong3853@gmail.com Randy Patty, 564-2065, rpatty001@woh.rr.com Confetti: Don Stump, 307-2029, dstump@woh.rr.com Craft Show: Marissa Wirrig, 564-5886, marissa.wirrig7@gmail.com Katelyn Diehl, 418-6572, katelynselanders@gmail.com Display & Produce Building: Kelly Dunlevy, 564-4006 keljer@woh.rr.com Entertainment: VACANT

Extravaganza & Miami County Fire Prevention Parade: Debbie Richard, 448-2845, drichard2@woh.rr.com General Information: Jim Wysong, 875-0873, jwysong3853@gmail.com Randy Patty, 564-2065, rpatty001@woh.rr.com Kiddie Tractor Pull: Debbie Richard, 448-2845, drichard2@woh.rr.com Little Miss & Master Pumpkin Pageant: Kathy Weldy, 417-3010, weldykj@hotmail.com Lucky Pumpkin Sweepstakes: Kathy Wysong, 875-0874, wysongkathy@gmail.com Pee-Wee Cheerleading Competition: Ashley Jones, 417-0298, cheer20_07@hotmail.com Pet & Novelty Parade: Joanne Pittenger, 216-8951, jpitte1029@aol.com Prince & Princess Pageant: Sharon Hicks, 657-2439, shicks0810@yahoo.com Property Decorating Contest: Kathy Wysong, 875-0874, wysongkathy@gmail.com Pumpkin Chronicle: Becky Wackler, 418-1927 becky.wackler@remedirx.com Pumpkin Painted & Decorated Contest: Kathy Wysong, 875-0874, wysongkathy@gmail.com Queens Pageant: Alisha Patty, 564-5661, alishapatty12@gmail.com Megan Crowell, 423-0694, mhunt4896@gmail.com School Parade: Crystal Yingst, 526-5436 Talent Show: VACANT Trophies & Ribbons: Don Stump, 307-2029, dstump@woh.rr.com T-Shirts: Jill Rank, 564-2119, sportsmom1980@woh.rr.com Joanne Pittenger, 216-8951, jpitte029@aol.com Website: Brock Wysong, 564-1932, brock.wysong@gmail.com

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A Statement & Invitation to All...

The committee named in charge of the Pumpkin Show, together with many others who give their time and effort to make this annual event an outstanding activity for the Village of Bradford and community, earnestly and sincerely solicit your help, support, and advice for this year’s events. The greater number of people actively engaged in planning and directing this great annual show will add much to its improvement and success, as well as lighten the burden carried throughout the past by the present members of the sponsoring group. This is not a closed group; everyone interested in the community of Bradford is welcome and may be a part of the group who is constantly striving to build a bigger and better Bradford, through this annual Pumpkin Show.

DECORATING & PAINTED PUMPKIN CONTEST All Communities Invited to Participate!

CONTEST RULES: All entries must be the bona fide work of the submitter. All entries must be pumpkins. Gourds are permitted but must be used along with pumpkins. Entries must be brought to the Display Building Monday, Oct. 11, between 4-7 p.m. Kindergarten through 8th Grade category will be a NO CARVING entry.

JUDGING: All entries will be judged and winners will have ribbons on their pumpkins at the start of the Pumpkin Show on Tuesday, Oct. 12.

PRIZE MONEY: KINDERGARTEN-1st GRADE: 1st, $20; 2nd, $15; 3rd, $10 2nd-3rd GRADES: 1st, $20; 2nd, $15; 3rd, $10 4th-5th GRADES: 1st, $20; 2nd, $15; 3rd, $10 6th-8th GRADES: 1st, $20; 2nd, $15; 3rd, $10 9th GRADE-ADuLT: 1st $20; 2nd, $15; 3rd, $10 Every entry is eligible for the overall Grand Prize of $50.

Winnings can be picked up after the parade on Thursday evening at Festival Headquarters.

For information or questions, call Kathy Wysong – 937-875-0874 or e-mail – wysongkathy@gmail.com

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ProPerty Decorating contest The 92nd Annual Pumpkin Show will host the House and Property Decorating Competition. We are encouraging everyone to show their community spirit and support by entering the competition or by putting up some fall decorations.

We are hoping many individuals, families, friends, businesses, churches, organizations, school classes, clubs and sport teams get involved. Please help the Bradford Pumpkin Show express our community spirit.

There will be two themes: 1. After these MessAges: Decorate as your favorite commercial.

2. fAll: Display your fall decorations.

There will be three winners chosen in each division. Each winner will receive $100. There will be a “People’s Choice Award” of $100 chosen by popular vote. You can cast your vote at Patty’s IGA on Sunday, Oct. 10, until 8:30. A random drawing for $92 will be held from all entries NOT receiving another prize.

NeW thIs YeAr: There will be a Business Division. You can decorate in either category, fAll or After these MessAges. There will be one winner of $100.

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PUmPkin DiAPEr DErbY & PUmPkin ciTY rUn

Judging will be on Sunday, Oct. 10, at dusk. All participants must be registered by October 3 and their division chosen at that time.

There will be no changing of division after you are registered.

••• geNerAl CONtest rUles ••• 1. Entries must reside in the Bradford School District 2. All entries must use some live pumpkins in their display 3. All displays must be lit so they can be judged on Sunday, Oct. 10, between 7 and 11 p.m.

4. Entries must leave entire decoration in place the entire week of the Pumpkin Show (Oct. 12-16) 5. Entries must decorate appropriate to the above themes: “After These Messages” or “Fall” 6. Your entry number should be displayed somewhere on your property, large enough to be seen 7. You will be judged on the creative use of live pumpkins in your display, neatness, originality, creativity, and overall appeal.

QUestIONs ANd eNtrIes MAY be dIreCted tO: Kathy Wysong at 937-875-0874 or at wysongkathy@gmail.com

Both events will take place at the north end area of the festival, corner of Oakwood St. and Miami Ave., on Tuesday Oct. 12, at 5:30 p.m.

There will be a $5 entry fee for each event.

The DiAPEr DErbY is for crawling babies only. Babies will be required to crawl across a carpeted race course while coaxed by a parent at the finish line. Races will be ran in age groups. Walkers will be disqualified. One parent at the beginning and end will be at the carpet edge.

The PUmPkin ciTY rUn is for walking babies up to five years of age. Races will be ran by age groups. One parent at the beginning and one at finish line will be allowed.

Registration will be held starting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday at the north end stage area – NO PRE-REGISTRATION. For information on this event, please contact Deb Wirrig at 937-417-0045, or Brenda Selanders, 937-570-8511.

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Friday Night • Trippleshot • 8pm-12am Saturday Night • Latter • 8pm-12am

Pumpkin Show Hours: Tuesday-Thursday • 4pm-10pm Friday & Saturday • 11am-12AM Year Around Rental Available Call Rhonda Wysong

937-623-2604 Anyone is welcome to join the Bradford community club. $20 per Person • $30 Married Couple (55 & Older1/2 Off membership fee)

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High School Band Parades will be held Tuesday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m., and Thursday, Oct. 14, also at 7 p.m.

Any high school band wanting to register for either event, please call Jill Rank at 937-564-2119 or 937-448-6474 for additional information.

SNAPCHAT FILTER The Bradford Pumpkin Show Snapchat filter is back and will be live at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7, and will last through 11 p.m. on Saturday! So, when you’re on the midway, by the stage, or taking selfies in front of the Pumpkin Pyramid, be sure to use our Snapchat filter so people can see how much fun you’re having at the 2021 Pumpkin Show!

On Tuesday, Oct. 12, the Bradford Pumpkin Show will host its annual Prince & Princess Pumpkin Pageant. The theme for this year's pageant is “After these short messAges…” Dress as something that is in your favorite commercial. Start flipping through the channels and come dressed as your favorite product. Whether you’re dressed as your favorite TV show, cleaning product, food ad, or vacation hot spot, take us from your TV screen to real life through your pageant attire. We can’t wait to see your commercial in action as you walk the stage at this year’s Bradford Pumpkin Show!

This year all contestants can be between 6 - 12 years of age as of October 1. We are extending the age for this year only due to having to cancel Pumpkin Show last year.

All contestants will be judged on stage in the following categories: Appearance, Stage Presence/Poise, Costume. and Interview. There will be no pre-judging of the contestants.

The crowned Prince & Princess Pumpkin will each receive $50 and a trophy. First Runner-Up winners will receive $25 and a trophy. Second Runner-Up winners will receive $15 and a trophy. We will also award a trophy to the Best Costume for both the Prince and Princess contestants.

All contestants must ride through Tuesday's parade in their own vehicle or float. Please have your vehicle marked on both sides with your child's name and be at Bradford High School at 6:15 p.m. for the parade line-up. You are also invited to participate in Wednesday’s, Thursday’s, and Saturday’s parades.

If you are interested in entering this pageant, please send a $20 (non-refundable) check made payable to the Bradford Pumpkin Show, ℅ Sharon Hicks, 5519 Barnard Dr., Huber Heights, OH 45424. entry deAdline is september 30. Along with the entry fee, please include your child's name, date of birth, what school your child attends, their grade, parents’ names, e-mail address, and telephone number. registration forms are available on the pumpkin show’s website – www.bradfordpumpkinshow.com.

Again this year we will hold a Prince & Princess Float Contest prior to the parade. We ask that all floats be brought to the Bradford High School parking lot on Tuesday by 6:15 p.m. for judging. Best Float Overall will receive $75 and a trophy; second place will receive $50 and a trophy; and third place receives a trophy.

We ask that the Prince & Princess Pumpkin winners ride on the royalty float in the parade on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday of the 2021 Bradford Pumpkin Show. Float winners are also invited back to participate in these parades. Please be at Bradford High School by 6:15 p.m. for the parade line-up on Wednesday and Thursday, and 3:15 p.m. on Saturday.

If you have questions, please contact Sharon Hicks at 937-657-2439 or shicks0810@yahoo.com.

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Bake a PumPkin Pie & PumPkin Bread Contest Again this year, there will be no pumpkin pie or pumpkin bread entries in the Display Building. Instead, everyone is encouraged to enter the Bake A Pumpkin Pie & Pumpkin Bread Contest. Greenville National Bank sponsors this event.

• rules & regulAtioNs • ••• Entries to be delivered between 10 a.m - 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, to Clark’s Pizza House. All entries become property of the Pumpkin Show.

••• Pies must be baked in at least an 8" or 9" disposable foil pan.

Canned pumpkin may be used, but pre-mixed pie crusts or frozen cannot be used.

• Prizes • Grand Champion Pumpkin Pie: $92 Champion Pumpkin Pie: $50 3rd Place Pumpkin Pie: $15 Grand Champion Pumpkin Bread: $92 Champion Pumpkin Bread: $25 3rd Place Pumpkin Bread: $15 Best-Looking Pie: $50

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••• Pumpkin bread must be in 1 pound loaves (this is a small loaf) and should be in a disposable foil pan or wrapped in cellophane. May be frosted, un-iced, with or without nuts.

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For additional information about this year’s Pumpkin Show check out: www.bradfordpumpkinshow.com

2021 Bradford Pumpkin Show Sponsors apple Farm Service, Inc. • Backyard team apparel

sunday, OctOber 10 MOnday, OctOber 11 4:00pm-7:00pm

5:30pm-8:00pm 6:30pm-8:00pm

Joe thoma • Lavy’s corner Market Littman-thomas agency • Marshall’s Service Station Meijer’s • Primary care Internists, Inc. Production Paint • Puterbaugh trucking

9:00am-1:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm

rogers Grain, Inc. • Skylight Financial Group the Service company • tidd Kitty trN

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Grand Marshals 2021 d-IV State champion Softball team 2021 d-IV State champion Girls’ Power Lifting team

Display Building entries received (see specific depts.)

Official Opening of the 2021 Pumpkin Show Midway of Rides, Games & Concessions will open Pumpkin Diaper Derby & Pumpkin City Run Band Parade Princess & Prince Contest (north end stage) Festival Closing

Wednesday, OctOber 13

Bridges-Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home Elite dentistry of troy • GNB Banking, Bradford Branch

Pumpkin Painting & Decorating Contest (All entries for children, teens, & adults are entered at the Bradford City Building) Display Building entries for the largest pumpkin Display Building entries received (see specific depts.)

tuesday, OctOber 12 10:00am-12:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 5:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 10:00pm

Belle Fiole tanning, LLc • Bradford Fire & rescue covington Savings & Loan • dick Lavy trucking

Property Decorating Contest

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(nO cOnfetti niGht) Bake-A-Pumpkin Pie & Pumpkin Bread Contest (entries received at Clark’s Pizza) Midway of Rides, Games, & Concessions will open Little Miss Pumpkin & Master Pumpkin (north end stage) Pumpkin Pie & Pumpkin Bread Auction (at Clark’s Pizza) Little Miss Pumpkin & Master Pumpkin and Queens Parade Winners of the Little Miss Pumpkin and Master Pumpkin will be crowned Queen Pageant – Crowning of Miss Pumpkin 2021 (north end stage) Festival Closing

thursday, OctOber 14 Midway of Rides, Games, & Concessions will open Kiddie Tractor Pull (Held on the Midway. If weather does not permit, the event will be held at the Bradford Fire Dept.)

Band & Cheerleading Parade Pee-Wee Cheerleading Competition (north end stage) If the weather does not permit, the competition will be held on a future date at Bradford High School.

Festival Closing

4:00pm 4:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm

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friday, OctOber 15 1:00pm 1:30pm 4:30pm

Midway of Rides, Games, & Concessions will open School Parade Big Wheel Races (Held on the Midway. If weather does not permit, the event will be held at the Bradford Fire Dept.)

Festival Closing

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saturday, OctOber 16 9:00am-12:00pm 12:00pm-3:00pm 12:00pm 12:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm

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For those who haven’t heard, the 2021 D-IV Softball Team are STATE CHAMPIONS! If that’s not enough, the 2021 D-IV Girls Powerlifting Team are STATE CHAMPIONS as well!

The softball team was comprised of five seniors (Skipp Miller, Courtney Monnin, Buzz Brewer, Emma Canan, Maggie Manuel); six juniors (Austy Miller, Alexis Barhorst, Zoe Brewer, Rylee Canan, Nylani Beireis, Abby Fike); five sophomores (Shayleigh Swick, Isabella Hamilton, Bella Brewer, Sarah Beckstedt, Remi Harleman); and three freshmen (Tegan Canan, Alani Canan, Izzy Painter).

Some interesting stats they accomplished during the season: They outscored their opponents 30511. The team batting average was .417. They did not lose to any D-IV teams. There were also many school records and OSHAA records broken during the season.

The Girls’ Power Lifting Team was comprised of Belle Burgett, Ashlyn Kaiser, Jenna Shellabarger, Izabella Painter, Macy Bubeck, Zoe Brewer, Courtney Riffell, Isabella Boyer, Emma Smith, Aliviyah Boggs, Hannah Stine, Alexis Biddlestone, Skipp Miller, Maggie Manuel, Bella Brewer, Destiny Clark, Courtney Monnin, Sarah Beckstedt, Rebecca Sowers, Brooke Phillips, Elizabeth Skinner, Tasya Felver, and Ellie Richards. The team lifted a total of 5,260 pounds to take home the Championship.

There were four individual State Champions: Ashlyn Kaiser (125 Girls-610 pounds), Macy Bubeck (135 Girls-640 pounds), Skipp Miller (155 Girls-825 pounds), and Courtney Monnin (195 Girls-665 pounds).

WE WOULd LIkE TO CONGRATULATE ThESE LAdIES ON ThEIR ACCOmPLIShmENTS ANd FOR SUCh AN ExCITING SEASON ANd bRINGING OUR TOWN TOGEThER TO ShARE IN yOUR SUCCESS

AS ALWAyS... GO ROAdERS!!

Car/Motorcycle Show Registration Car/Motorcycle Show Pet & Novelty Parade (line up behind Bradford City Building – awards at north end stage) Craft Show (Midway) Cutest Baby Contest (north end stage) Extravaganza Parade & Miami County Fire Prevention Parade - Grand Marshals will be BHS Softball & Girls’ Power Lifting STATE CHAMPIONS Bradford High School Classes of 1980 and 1981 Smash-A-Pumpkin (north end stage) “Lucky Pumpkin Sweepstakes” (north end stage) Closing of the 2021 Bradford Pumpkin Show

craft ShoW Saturday, Oct. 16 ~ Starting at Noon ~

held on the south end oF the midway walk come see many vendors offering items for everyone!

VENdORS INTERESTEd IN PARTICIPATING CAN VISIT:

www.bradfordpumpkinshow.com

SChEdULE OF EVENTS • EVENT REGISTRATION FORmS

29th Annual

CAR SHOW In Back of the cIty Park

Saturday, Oct. 16 ~ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

RegistRation: 9 a.m. - noon

COST: $10 PER REGISTRATION daSH PLaQuES GIVEN tO FIrSt 100 ENtrIES, tOP 25, & BESt OF SHOW ••• ANTIQUE TRACTORS CLASS & 2000 NEWER CLASS •••

For information, call Doug Minnich at 937-418-2973 – not Responsible for Fire, theft, accidents, or injury –

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Royalty Night Wednesday, OctOber 13 Come celebrate at the Bradford Pumpkin Show and see who will become the 2021 Miss Pumpkin!

The streets come alive when the Bradford High School Band marches to their beat, and the Queen contestants drive through among the crowd. Following the parade, at the north end stage, will be the crowning of the Little Miss and Master winners and then we will get underway with the 2021 Royalty Night.

The Bradford Community Festival Association is extending an invitation to girls of sophomore, junior, and senior classes and this year ONLy – 2021 Graduates to enter. Sponsors for the entry fee may be a school organization, 4-H Club, civic group, area business, or even parents.

The 2021 Miss Pumpkin will receive $75 cash, flowers, sash, and crown. 1st Runner-Up will receive $50 cash and sash. 2nd Runner-Up will receive $25 cash and sash. Awards will also be given for Miss Congeniality, Most Photogenic, and Best Evening Gown. If we have over 12 contestants, we will award the top 10 contestants, and if we receive less than 12 contestants, we will only award the top 5.

Contestants having further questions should contact any committee member: Alisha Patty – 937564-5661, or Megan Crowell – 937-423-0694. If you would like to participate, please mail your name, address, phone number, a wallet-size photo, and $25 entry fee (non-refundable), as well as the Miss Pumpkin Queens Contest application form to: Alisha Patty, 6814 N. St. Rt. 721, Bradford, OH 45308 by sePteMBer 30.

RegistRation foRms aRe available on the PumPkin show’s website: bradfordpumpkinshow.com make CheCks Payable to: bradford festival association Your school counselor will have the Miss Pumpkin applications as well as any committee member.

Please come to see who will be the next miss PumPkin!

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Little Miss & Master Pumpkin Pageant On Wednesday, Oct. 13, the Bradford Pumpkin Show will host its 15th Annual Little Miss & Master Pumpkin pageant.

The pageant will begin at 4:30 p.m. on the north end entertainment stage, with the winners announced following the parade.

This event is generously sponsored by Littman-Thomas Agency, your community’s residential and business insurance provider since the 1860’s.

All contestants must be between 2-5 years of age as of October 1 and must be able to walk onto the stage by him/herself.

The theme for this year's pageant is “after these shOrt MessaGes…” Dress as something that is in your favorite commercial. Start flipping through the channels and come dressed as your favorite TV show, cleaning product, food ad, or vacation hot spot. Take us from your TV screen to real life through your pageant attire. We can’t wait to see your commercial in action as you walk the stage at this year’s 92nd Bradford Pumpkin Show.

All contestants will be judged on stage in the following categories: Appearance, Stage Presence/Poise, Originality, and Crowd Response. There will be no pre-judging or interviewing of the contestants.

The Little Miss & Master Pumpkin winners will each receive $50 and a trophy. 1st Runner-up winners will receive $25 and a trophy, and 2nd Runner-up winners will receive $15 and a trophy.

We will also award a trophy to the Best Costume Little Miss & Master Pumpkin contestants.

All contestants are invited to ride through Wednesday's parade in their own vehicle. If participating in the parade, you must have your vehicle marked on both sides with the child's name and be at Bradford High School at 6:15 p.m. for the parade line-up.

If you are interested in entering, please send a $20 (non-refundable) check made payable to the Bradford Pumpkin Show, ℅ Kathy Weldy, 426 School St., Bradford, OH 45308. entry deadline is september 30. Along with the entry fee, please include your child's name, date of birth, parents’ names, e-mail address, and telephone number where you can be reached. Also include a description of their costume and note their special interest(s) (eg: favorite cartoon, pet, hobby, etc.). In addition, please note whether or not you will be participating in the Wednesday evening parade prior to the contest. registration forms are available on the Pumpkin show’s website (bradfordpumpkinshow.com).

Again this year we will hold a Little Miss & Master Pumpkin Float Contest prior to the parade. We ask that all floats be brought to the Bradford High School parking lot on Wednesday by 6:15 p.m. for judging. Best Float Overall will receive $75 and a trophy, second place will receive $50 and a trophy, and third place receives a trophy.

We ask that the Little Miss & Master Pumpkin winners ride on the royalty float in the parade on Thursday and Saturday of the 2021 Bradford Pumpkin Show. Float winners are also invited back to participate in these parades. Please be at Bradford High School by 6:15 p.m. for the parade line-up on Thursday and 3:15 p.m. on Saturday.

If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Weldy at 937-417-3010.

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Displ ay Buil Ding Entr iEs Display BuilDing

We are happy to submit this Premium List and trust that you will find an exhibit that your labors have produced and that a satisfactory premium is offered.

Again this year, entries in the display building will be received on Monday evening as well as Tuesday morning (see time in the rules and regulations).

This change has been made to accommodate the many people who were unable to bring their items to the display building during the morning hours.

Displays will be housed in the Display Building at the center of the midway.

The committee would like to thank the city officials for their cooperation.

Any club or organization desiring space in the display building is asked to call Kelly Dunlevy, 937-564-4006. rulEs & rEgulations

1. The Pumpkin Show Committee shall not be liable or responsible for any damage, loss, or injury to any of the projects exhibited. However, the committee will take every precaution possible to protect exhibitors from loss or damage to all articles entered and exhibited in various classes.

2. All entries without competition will be awarded first only if, in the judgment of the judge, said entries are worthy; judge’s decision is final.

3. No exhibitor may be present while judging is being done.

4. Entries in Dept. 1 Class 3 are the Largest Pumpkin by weight. Class 4 is the Largest Display of Pumpkins and will be received by Monday, Oct. 11, from 5:30-8 p.m.

5. Exhibitors of pumpkins, squash, and gourds are permitted to sell these items from beneath their display beginning Friday, Oct. 15.

6. Other entries can be accepted on Monday, Oct. 11, from 6:30-8 p.m., as well as on Tuesday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to no later than noon.

7. Entries in Dept. 2, Canned Goods, must be from Fall 2020 or 2021 harvest.

8. Entries in Dept. 5 - Please bring flowers for display by 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday so flowers can be entered and placed by noon for the judges.

9. All articles are to be picked up between 12-1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, including school displays. Claim ticket must be presented. We are not responsible for items left after check-out time.

10. All items must be entered under the name of the bona fide owner.

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(Department #1) Dennis Stryker (419-706-8499) pumpkins Entries in Class 3 (Largest Pumpkin by Weight) and Class 4 (Largest Display of Pumpkins) will be received by Monday, Oct. 11, from 5:30-8 p.m.

CLASS 1. Best 3 Yellow Pie Pumpkins (washed) 2. Best 3 Field Pumpkins (washed) Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd; $1, 3rd 3. Largest Pumpkin (by weight, washed, minimum weight is 50 lbs.)

Prizes: $200, 1st; $50, 2nd; $25, 3rd; $10, 4th 4. Largest display of Orange Pie Pumpkins (minimum of 100 pumpkins per place) Prizes: $125, 1st; $75, 2nd; $50, 3rd SquASh CLASSES 5. Best 3 Acorns 6. Best 3 Bananas 7. Best 3 Zucchini 8. Best 3 Hubbard Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd

9. Largest Squash (by weight) 10. Largest Gourd (by weight) Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd 11. Largest Display of Gourds 12. Most Artistic Display of Gourds Prizes: $3, 1st; $2, 2nd 13. Vegetable Sweepstakes Display (at least 10 varieties) Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd FruiTS CLASSES 14. Best 5 Red Delicious Apples 15. Best 5 Golden Delicious Apples 16. Best 5 Winesap Apples 17. Best 5 Grimes Golden Apples 18. Best 5 Misc. Apples 19. Best 5 Pears Prizes: $2, 1st; $1.50, 2nd 20. Fruit Sweepstakes Display (at least 10 varieties) Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd 21. Tallest Sunflower 22. Tallest Stalk of Corn Prizes: $3, 1st; $2, 2nd VEgETAbLES CLASSES 23. Best 5 Table Beets 24. Best 5 Hot Peppers 25. Best 5 Bermuda Onions 26. Best 5 Yellow Onions 27. Best Head Red Cabbage 28. Best Head Green Cabbage 29. Best 5 Red Tomatoes 30. Best 5 Yellow Tomatoes 31. Best 5 Salad Tomatoes 32. Best 5 Cucumbers 33. Best 5 Bell Peppers 34. Best 5 Potatoes 35. Best 5 Sweet Potatoes 36. Best 4 Ears of Field Corn 37. Indian Corn (5 Ears) 38. Most Unusual Entry 39. Best 5 Carrots 40. Miscellaneous 41. Largest Head Cabbage 42. Largest Beet 43. Largest Turnip 44. Largest Onion 45. Largest Tomato 46. Largest Cucumber 47. Largest Potato 48. Largest Sweet Potato 49. Largest Sunflower Head 50. Largest Carrot 51. Best 3 Crook Neck Gourds Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd

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(Department #2) Katie bazill (937-448-6273) FruiTS CLASSES 1. Best Can Peaches 2. Best Can Applesauce 3. Best Can Pears 4. Best Can Misc. Fruit Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd VEgETAbLES CLASSES 5. Best Can Whole Tomatoes 6. Best Can Corn 7. Best Can Green Beans 8. Best Can Beets 9. Best Can Tomato Juice 10. Best Can Peas 11. Best Can Carrots 12. Best Can Soup 13. Best Can Sauerkraut 14. Best Can Misc. Vegetables Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd 15. Best Can Pumpkin Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd MEATS CLASSES 16. Best Can Chicken 17. Best Can Beef 18. Best Can Pork 19. Best Can Other Meat Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd PrESErVES & JELLiES CLASSES 20. Best Jar Cherry Preserves 21. Best Jar Strawberry Preserves 22. Best Jar Grape Jelly 23. Best Jar Other Jelly Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd

PiCKLES CLASSES 24. Best Jar Sweet Pickles 25. Best Jar Dill Pickles 26. Best Jar Bread & Butter Pickles 27. Best Jar Mixed Pickled Foods or Peppers 28. Miscellaneous Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd COnDiMEnTS CLASSES 29. Best Jar or Bottle Chili Sauce 30. Best Jar Pickle Relish 31. Best Jar Other Relish 32. Best Jar Spaghetti Sauce 33. Best Jar Salsa 34. Best Jar Other Sauce Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd

Baking & CanDy (Department #3) “nails by Ciara” Evie hudelson (937-564-6431) ~~All classes in this department will have two separate categories~~ under 16 & Adult. Entry must be submitted under name of person who made it.

CAKE CLASSES (May submit either a small cake or one large serving on a plate) 1. Angel Food Cake 2. Chocolate Cake 3. Miscellaneous Cake Prizes: $3, 1st; $2, 2nd 4. Pumpkin Cake Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd 5. Best Decorated Cake Novelty Theme 6. Best Decorated Cake Harvest Theme 7. Best Decorated Cupcakes Novelty Theme 8. Best Decorated Cupcakes Harvest Theme All decorated items need not be edible. Accessories may be used.

Prizes: $3, 1st; $2, 2nd COOKiE CLASSES (3 cookies on a small plate, covered with clear plastic wrap) 9. Chocolate Chip 10. Oatmeal 11. Peanut Butter 12. Sugar 13. Brownies 14. Miscellaneous Cookies Prizes: $3, 1st; $2, 2nd 15. Pumpkin Cookies Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd brEAD CLASSES (Up to 2 slices on a small plate, covered with clear plastic wrap) 16. Nut Bread 17. Banana Bread 18. White Yeast Bread 19. Cinnamon Rolls (yeast, 3 on a plate) 20. Miscellaneous Bread Prizes: $3, 1st; $2, 2nd 21. Pumpkin Bread Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd CAnDy CLASSES (At least 3 pieces on a plate, covered with clear plastic wrap) 22. Mints 23. Peanut Brittle 24. Peanut Butter Fudge 25. Chocolate Fudge 26. Miscellaneous Candy Prizes: $3, 1st; $2, 2nd 27. Pumpkin Candy Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd

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(Department #4) Common ground Christian Church Cathy baker (937-448-6550) ~~All classes in this department will have two separate categories~~ under 16 & Adult. Entry must be submitted under name of person who made it. hOME SEWing CLASSES 1. Pillow

2. Dress 3. Sport Outfit 4. Suit 5. Short Outfit 6. Skirt 7. Apron 8. Doll 9. Blouse 10. Appliquéd Garment 11. Miscellaneous Article 12. Wall Hanging 13. Lap Robe Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd quiLTing 14. Quilted Wall Hanging 15. Quilted Clothing 16. Baby Quilt 17. Quilted Pillow 18. Quilted Accessories Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd 19. Quilt Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd CrOChET CLASSES 20. Booties 21. Pillow Cases 22. Doilies 23. Baby Outfit 24. Baby Afghan 25. Miscellaneous Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd 26. Crocheted Afghan Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd EMbrOiDEry CLASSES 27. Picture 28. Pillow Cases 29. Dresser Scarf 30. Tablecloth 31. Punch Embroidery 32. Crewel Embroidery Picture 33. Needlepoint Picture 34. Latch Hook Rug 35. Plastic Canvas (Single Item) 36. Counted Cross-Stitch 37. Cross-Stitch Garment 38. Cross-Stitch Picture 39. Display of Plastic Canvas 40. Miscellaneous Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd KniTTing CLASSES 41. Booties 42. Sweater 43. Baby Outfit 44. Miscellaneous 45. Baby Afghan Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd 46. Knitted Afghan Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd

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(Department #5) gro garden Club Diane beck (937-417-3232) Artistic arrangement material is the designer’s choice, except for these rules: • Dried arrangements must contain dried or glycerinated plant material. A minimum of dyed or tinted flowers can be used in dried arrangements.

• Do not use tinted or painted plant material in fresh arrangements.

• Do not use plastic or silk flowers in either dried or fresh arrangements.

• Please bring flowers for display by 11:30 a.m. Tuesday so flowers can be entered and placed by noon for judging. If entering a large number of items, please bring by 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday morning.

• Please do not use paper or foam cups or plastic wine glasses for vases.

ArrAngEMEnT CLASSES 1. Pumpkins and Flowers (must use fresh pumpkin in design) Prizes: $5, 1st; $4, 2nd 2. Log cabin (wood with dried flowers) 3. America the Beautiful (no flags in the arrangements) 4. Fairy Garden Playhouse Party 5. Pink Garden (minimum 5” but less than 12” in any dimension) Prizes: $3, 1st; $2, 2nd * Best Overall Arrangement Class - 1-5 - Prize: $5

SPECiMEn CLASSES 6. Any new introduction of a sedum for 2021 7. Three Cut Herbs in a vase 8. One Cut Herb (stem must be long enough to put in a vase) 9. Crested Cockscomb (large) 10. Crested Cockscomb (small or medium) 11. Plumed or Feathered Cockscomb 12. Marigold, Giant, 1 bloom, orange 13. Marigold, Giant, 1 bloom, yellow 14. Marigold, Dwarf, Single, 1 bloom 15. Marigold, Dwarf, Double, 1 bloom 16. Mums, 1 spray each a. Yellow b. Bronze c. Pink d. Purple e. Maroon & Red f. White g. Lavender 17. Dahlia, small, 1 bloom 18. Dahlia, medium, 1 bloom 19. Dahlia, large, 1 bloom 20. Mini Zinnia (Profusion, Old Mexico, etc.)

21. Zinnia, small 22. Zinnia, large 23. Artemisia 24. One Bloom with stem attached from a bulb (excluding gladiola) 25. Gladiola, 1 bloom, any color 26. Sedum, 1 bloom 27. Sedums planted in a small shallow dish (not to exceed 15" in diam.)

28. Annual (not listed in other classes) a. 1 round form b. 1 spray c. 1 spike 29. Perennials (not listed in other classes) a. 1 round form b. 1 spray c. 1 spike 30. Coleus cutting (no bloom) Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd 31. Rose Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora a. White b. Yellow c. Pink d. Red e. Coral or orange f. Any other color g. Fragrance class, best smelling rose 32. Rose, Floribunda, 1 spray 33. Mini Rose a. 1 bloom b. 1 spray c. climbing mini, 1 spray or single bloom 34. Climbing Rose, single bloom or spray, with at least 2 roses open 35. Shrub Rose, 1 spray or a single bloom with foliage attached Prizes: $3, 1st; $2, 2nd * Green Thumb Award (for best cut annual or perennial) Prize: $3 * Award of Elegance (best rose of show) Prize: $3

HoBBiEs (Department #6) Annie gregg (937-448-2386) ~~All classes in this department will have two separate categories~~ Under 16 & Adult. Entry must be submitted under name of person who made it.

CLASSES 1. Best Display of Collectors’ Item (display must contain at least 3 items, maximum of 6) 2. Best Display of Handcrafts (display must contain at least 3 items, maximum of 6) Entries 3 thru 12, no more than 2 entries per person.

3. Best Black & White Photograph 4. Best Color Photograph 5. Best Painting 6. Best Sketch 7. Best Tole Painting 8. Woodcraft 9. Decorated Wreath 10. Best Scrapbook - 1 Page 11. Best Scrapbook - 2 Page spread (considered as one entry) 12. Make a Pumpkin Out of Something 13. Best Handmade Greeting Card Prizes: $3, 1st; $2, 2nd

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Pee Wee Cheer Competition We will hold the Pee Wee Cheer Competition on Thursday, Oct. 14, following the parade. Please see detailed information below, and feel free to call or text Ashley Jones at 937-417-0298 or Marissa Wirrig at 937-564-5886.

Parade: Each squad shall participate in the parade at 7 p.m.

Squads should arrive at Bradford High School no later than 6 p.m.

Bradford Firefighters will inform each squad where they will be in the parade line-up.

ComPetition order: Competition order will be e-mailed to advisors no later than Sunday, Oct. 10.

CoaChes’ meeting: The coaches’ meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., before the parade, in the Auxiliary Gymnasium.

ComPetition: Where: North End Stage in Patty’s IGA/Post Office Parking Lot When: Thursday, October 14 Time: Competition follows the parade, approximately 7:30 p.m.

Eligibility: 2021-2022 Cheerleading squads may participate divisions: JUnioR vARSiTY cHeeR, JUnioR vARSiTY DAnce, vARSiTY cHeeR, vARSiTY DAnce, inDiviDUAl • Dance division must consist of all music and no cheers.

• Cheer division must consist of a chant, cheer and dance(s).

It may be in any order of your choice.

• Individual must consist of cheer, chant, and dance.

• Routines have a maximum of 3 minutes. Props may be placed on the performance area before the squad is announced. entry Fees: $30 for Cheer and Dance divisions. $20 for Individual division. musiC: We will provide a sound system; however, you are responsible for the music to be used during your performance and a person to operate the sound system for your squad. Music must be on a CD only.

Best sPirit award: Show your team spirit throughout the parade, get the crowd involved, etc.

Parade sign ComPetition: Each squad will be responsible for their own sign to identify themselves. The sign must be carried through the parade on Thursday. The sign can be your preference, either fall theme or school theme. This will be judged by our spirit judges throughout the parade.

• THURSDAY AcTiviTY •

Kiddie TracTor Pull On Thursday, Oct. 14, at 4:30 p.m., the Kiddie Tractor Pull will take place downtown on the midway, close to the Festival Headquarters. If the weather does not permit, the event will be held at the Bradford Fire Department.

The tractor pull will have three classes: ages 3 & 4 • ages 5 & 6 • ages 7 & 8 Sign-up for the Kiddie Tractor Pull will begin at 3:45 p.m.

Winners in each class will be receiving trophies.

For more information, please contact Debbie Richard, 937448-2845, or e-mail her at drichard2@woh.rr.com.

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• Friday activity •

Big Wheel Races The Bradford Pumpkin Show will hold their “Big Wheel Race” at the 92nd Annual Bradford Pumpkin Show.

The event will be held on the midway Friday, Oct. 15, 4:30 p.m., in front of the Festival Headquarters. If the weather does not permit the event to be held on the midway, it will be relocated to the Bradford Fire Department.

Registration will be from 4-4:15 p.m. at the Festival Headquarters on the midway.

Age divisions are as follows: 3, 4, 5, and 6 years old. We will be giving 1st and 2nd place medallions to the winners of each category.

Sign-ups will be held prior to the event on Friday.

Please contact Becky Wackler if you have questions prior to the event at 937-418-1927 or e-mail wackler09@gmail.com.

• Friday activity •

School Parade The School Parade will take place Friday, Oct. 15, at 1:30 p.m.

This is the event that features Bradford’s finest! Our very own school children take to the streets to begin the festivities for Friday.

The parade will feature pre-school and elementary children, high school organizations, football team, cheerleaders, Homecoming Court, and much more!

Come and enjoy the fun of seeing the students of Bradford Exempted Village School.

If you have questions, please contact Crystal Yingst at 937448-2719.

‘Cutest BaBy Contest’ This event will be held Saturday, Oct. 16, and will take place at the north end stage at 2 p.m. This contest is open to babies 24 months and under (by their birth date). Interested applicants should send a 5x7 photo (portrait style, vertical only) of their child along with child’s and parents’ names, child’s age, birth date, address, phone number, and a $5 entry fee with the registration form. Please mail your non-refundable entry fee check of $5, made payable to Bradford Pumpkin Show, and 5x7 picture, to: Deb Wirrig, 705 Stichter St., Bradford, OH 45308

RegistRation foRm can Be found at... www.bradfordpumpkinshow.com deadline to enteR is satuRday, oct. 9 Voting - Each contestant’s picture will be posted to a display board in front of the Village Hall. Each picture and a corresponding container will be numbered. Monetary donations can be made to the voter’s choice. Voting will be open throughout the entire week of Pumpkin Show up until noon on Saturday. Money will be counted daily and Benefiting totaled on Saturday to determine the winner. A percentage of the net proceeds will be donated to Dayton Children’s Hospital and the local Children’s Miracle Network. All contestants will need to be at the stage area at 1:30 for judging and line-up on Saturday, Oct. 16. donations to dayton childRen’s hospital fRom the pumpkin show total oVeR $1,500 2021 SpOnSOrS: Meijer, Belle Fiole Tanning, Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Dick Lavy Trucking, & America’s Decorative Concrete ••• costume contest (optional) ••• This year’s theme is “Everything Fall.” Judging will be held and the winners announced during the contest. Call 937-417-0045 or 937570-8511 for more information.

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Smash–A–Pumpkin Contest The Bradford Community Festival Association would like to have your participation in a great event on Saturday, Oct. 16, at 5:30. This event will be held at the north end stage.

You have the opportunity to purchase tickets to smash a pumpkin – something you have always wanted to do – without getting in trouble!

HErE iS HOw THiS wiLL wOrk: Purchase a ticket – 1/$1, 7/$5, or arm-length (21 tickets) for $10 from any Board member, Committee member, or at the Festival Headquarters during the week of the Pumpkin Show.

All of the tickets will be placed in a raffle drum. Ten tickets will be drawn on Saturday night and each of the ten “winners” will choose a pumpkin to smash.

Pumpkins will contain cash ranging from $15 to $200. Breakdown: one at $15, two at $20, one at $30, one at $40, one at $75, one at $100, one at $150, and one at $200. Then we will have one pumpkin that will have a Lucky Pumpkin Sweepstakes ticket inside. If you are the lucky person to smash this pumpkin, it will allow you to have a chance to win up to $1,000 in the Saturday night Lucky Pumpkin drawing at 10 p.m.

If you purchase a ticket and you are not at the festival, a Committee member will smash the pumpkin for you.

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Pet & Novelty Parade The Pet & Novelty Parade will be held Saturday, Oct. 16, at noon.

Anyone wishing to enter must be pre-registered by calling Joanne Pittenger, 937-216-8951 on or before Thursday, Oct. 14.

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• Saturday activity •

Extravaganza ParadE The Bradford Community Festival Association would like to invite everyone to participate in the Bradford Pumpkin Show’s Extravaganza Parade to be held Saturday, Oct. 16, at 4 p.m.

There will also be a float contest. There will be three categories; Commercial, Non-Commercial, and Civic, with one winner in each category. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Go-carts, dirt bikes, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, or motorcycles are NOT allowed in the parade because of liability. Four-wheelers may pull a float.

Parade line-up will begin at Bradford High School, with entry from St. Rt. 721, at 3 p.m. The Bradford Fire Department is in charge of the parade, so please listen to their directions.

Return your Extravaganza Parade Entry Form, found under the Event Registration Forms tab on the Bradford Pumpkin Show website: Bradfordpumpkinshow.com, by October 10.

For more information or an entry form, please contact Debbie Richard 937-448-2845 or email her at drichard2@woh.rr.com.

••• Absolutely no FridAy or sAturdAy entries will be permitted ••• We will begin lining up beside the City Building at 10:45 a.m. It is very important that all entrants be in their category because of judging. Judging will begin promptly at 11:30. If you are not in your category by that time, you may not get judged.

After judging we will parade to the north end stage to announce the winners!

At the north end stage, the child will go on stage in their respective category. Each entry will be introduced and winners will be announced at that time. Cash prizes will be awarded to each winner in the categories listed below. Each entrant will receive a ribbon and a goody bag.

Sign carriers are needed! If you would like to carry a sign, please call before Friday, Oct. 15.

Judges’ decisions are FINAL. No horses, ponies, livestock, or reptiles may be entered. No commercial entries. One entry per person.

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Lucky PumPkin SweePStakeS THERE WILL BE 225 ticKetS SOLD THIS YEAR! All Proceeds Help Sponsor the Bradford Pumpkin Show Drawing will be helD at 10 p.m. SaturDay, Oct. 16 at the nOrth enD Stage

DONATION: $25 PER TICKET To purchase tickets, contact any Pumpkin Show Board member.

There will be 25 tickets held back to be sold during the festival.

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