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Union Fair &

Maine Wild Blueberry Festival

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2013

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Union Fair Contacts W

elcome to the 144th Union Fair and 54th Maine Wild Blueberry Festival. We hope your visit is an enjoyable one. Feel free to contact any of the fair officials with your suggestions or concerns. We appreciate your participation in making the fair better each year! Following is a list of officers and department heads for your convenience. Office: 207-785-3281 • Off-season: 207-785-6482

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President – Ron Hawes, 207-785-4385 1st VP – Lyle Cramer, 207-785-2030 2nd VP – Rick Parent, 207-273-3737 Secretary – Gail Hawes, 207-785-6482 Treasurer – Rick Dodge, 207-354-7141

Page Design Christine Dunkle Historical Photo Compilation Dave Dailey

DEPARTMENT HEADS:

TRUSTEES

BLUEBERRY ACRES | Greg Grotton, 207-785-2651

Graphics Department Production Manager: Christine Dunkle Graphic Designers: Heidi Anderson-Belcher, Dave Dailey, Debbie Post, Kathy Ryan

CAMPING | Debbie Soule, 207-975-5353 DEMOLITION DERBY | Scooter Chadbourne, 207-701-1660 ENTERTAINMENT | Elmer L. Savage, 207-785-5261

Advertising Department Sales Manager: Dave Libby Sales Executives: Candy Foster, Karen Mehorter, Jody McKee, Pam Schultz, Alysha Steltzer

EXHIBITION HALL | Jan MacDonald, 207-273-3154 HORSE & OXEN PULLING | Otto Hunt, 207-832-7738 LIVESTOCK | Bruce Reinemann, 207-785-2978 CORONATION | Yvonne Drown, 207-542-0422

Table of Contents

MATTHEWS MUSEUM | Irene Hawes, 207-785-4255

Admission, Directions ...........................................4 Fairgrounds Map ....................................................4 Competitions ...........................................................5 4-H Shows & Activities.........................................7 Queen Candidates............................................ 8-10 Daily Schedules ..............................................11-15 Matthews Museum ..............................................18 Blueberry Festival .........................................20-21 Cooking Competitions ..................................24-25 Become a Member ...............................................26 Entertainment Highlights..................................28

PIG SCRAMBLE | Valerie Jackson, 207-845-2508

John Crabtree Lyle Cramer Rick Dodge Yvonne Drown Megan Griffin George Gross Greg Grotton Gail Hawes Matthias Hawes Ron Hawes Otto Hunt, Jr. Valerie Jackson John Jensen Jim Justice Ken Keiran Abraham Knight Jan MacDonald Rick Parent Bradley Peabody Bruce Reinemann Elmer Savage Gary Simonton Lisa Sims Janette Small

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ENTRANCE

1. Matthews Museum 2. First Aid Booth 3. Restaurant 4. Secretary’s Office 5. Sherman Park 6. Restroom 7. Exhibition Hall 8. Maine Wine Pavilion 9. Grandstand 10. Pari-Mutuel Building 11. Paddock Area 12. Stall 13. Day Pullers Parking 14. Stall 15. Stall 16. Campground

Admission, directions & parking details ADMISSION FEES Gates open daily at 8 a.m. General admission includes FREE parking, FREE grandstands and ALL entertainment and Fair activities. Cash admissions suggested. No credit or debit cards accepted for tickets. ATM machines located inside the fairgrounds. The Choose Your Admission Plan is required for all patrons 36” & up. A. Toddlers and under 36” enter for no charge, sorry no midway rides available. B. Early entry, All Fair Goers except Toddlers (by 11 am weekends, noon on a weekday) $8.00, same day reentry w/hand stamp, no midway rides included. C. Children 36” to 42” tall $8.00 includes unlimited rides on a select group of kiddie rides. See sign at ticket booth for kiddie rides. D. Children over 42” and adults $12.00 include unlimited midway rides. Children 36” to 42” who are eligible to accompany adults on non-kiddie rides will require a $12 ticket. E. Harness racing has a FREE admission gate when you park in the Clark Field parking off RTE 17 (look for the sign). For patrons

entering fairgrounds from the grandstand, admisson will be charged. All admission choices includes free parking, all events and all entertainment. Handicap parking is available as well as a shuttle service to and from the parking area. There are NO DOGS allowed on the grounds except service animals and contestant participants. We thank you for NOT SMOKING in posted Areas. The Secretary’s office may be reached at 785-3281. Senior Citizens Day (62 and up), Tuesday August 20, admission $5.00 from 8am to 5pm, everything but midway included. Midway Hours: Opens noon on weekends and Friday, 1 pm on other week days. Closes at 10 pm nightly except the last Saturday which is 9:30 pm. DIRECTIONS From the North/Northeast: Take Rt. 3 West from Belfast to Belmont. Turn left on Rt. 131 South to Union (approx. 15 miles). Turn left on Rt. 17, then immediate right (Common Rd.). Union Fairgrounds is on the right, 0.1 mile.

17. Horse Show Ring 18. Blueberry Acres/ Restrooms 19. Pulling Ring 20. Outside Show Ring 21. 4-H Show Ring 22. Livestock Show Ring 23. 4-H Yurt 24. Sheep Shed 25. Cattle Shed 26. Cattle Barn/Poultry 27. Exhibition Hall 2 28. Entertainment Center 29. Outdoor Arena T. Transportation Pick-up Spot

Parking Free parking will be available on the grounds and nearby off Route 17, between Union Agway and MB Clark Co. Please use the parking lot exit from the fairgrounds, which leads to Route 235. From the East - Camden/Rockland area: Take Rt. 17 West to Union (approx. 12 miles). Turn left on Common Rd., directly across from Union Farm Equipment. Union Fairgrounds is on the right 0.1 mile. From the South - Coastal Route: Take Rt. I North through Waldoboro. Turn left on Rt. 235 North (approx. I mile North of Waldoboro village) to Union (approx. 6 miles), At the Union Common, turn left (Common Rd.). Union Fairgrounds is on the left (approx. 0.5 mile). From the West/Augusta - Take Rt. 17 East, toward Rockland. In Union (approx. 25 miles), turn right on Common Rd., directly across from Union Farm Equipment. Union Fairgrounds is on the right, 0.1 mile.

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Competitions The Union Fair and State of Maine Wild Blueberry Festival have plenty for everyone — spectators and competitors alike — come watch or participate in: UNION FAIR TALENT SHOW First Audition Saturday, Aug. 17 at Noon Second Audition Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. Grand Prize $500 Applications in by Aug. 10 FMI call 712-1314 or email blackhat057@gmail.com UNION FAIR PARADE Children’s Day around The Track Saturday, Aug. 24 at 10:30 a.m. Theme: Blueberries, blueberries, blueberries FMI contact: Megan Griffin, 322-3708 FILE PHOTO

HE-MAN/SHE-MAN CONTEST Saturday, Aug. 17 at noon FMI contact: Rick Parent, 273-3737 WOODSMEN’S DAY Some events will include: bow sawing, axe throwing, splitting, etc. See our web site for more information and to register. Monday, Aug. 19 beginning at 3 p.m. PIG SCRAMBLES Sign up at the pulling ring one hour before the scramble. Sunday, Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. ages 7 & 8 Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. age 11 Friday, Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. ages 9 & 10 ROOSTER CROWING AND HEN CACKLING Sunday, Aug. 18 at 4 p.m.

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TWO DEMOLITION DERBYS For further details on registration and preparation go to www.unionfair.org Saturday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. TRUCK PULLING Saturday, Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m. LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTOR PULLING Saturday, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. CHILDREN’S TRACTOR PULL Saturday, Aug. 24 at 2:30 p.m.

PHOTO BY TAMMY DAVIS

Check the daily schedules on pages 11-15 for locations.

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4-H Animal Show Schedule Please check the Fair Flyer for updated 4-H show locations 5-8 p.m.

Thursday, August 15 Exhibits accepted at the 4-H Exhibition Yurt

3-7 p.m.

Friday, August 16 Exhibits accepted at the 4-H Exhibition Yurt

12-4 p.m.

Saturday, August 17 4-H Farm to Fair Exhibit

12-4 p.m. 1 p.m.

Sunday, August 18 4-H Multi-Species Skill-A-Thon Contest (Livestock Show Ring) 4-H Farm to Fair Exhibit 4-H Dairy Goat Show (Livestock Show Ring)

9 a.m. 12-4 p.m. 1 p.m.

Tuesday, August 20 4-H Beef Show (Livestock Show Ring) 4-H Farm to Fair Exhibit 4-H Dairy Show (Livestock Show Ring)

9 a.m. 12-4 p.m.

Wednesday, August 21 4-H Horse (Riding Ring) 4-H Farm to Fair Exhibit

12-4 p.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m.

Thursday, August 22 4-H Farm to Fair Exhibit 4-H Rabbit Show (4-H Barn area) 4-H Small Domestic Pet Show (Sherman Park) 4-H Beef Obstacle Course (Livestock Show Ring)

10 a.m.

10 a.m. 12-4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

8:30 a.m. 12-4 p.m. 1 p.m.

PHOTO COURTESY UNION FAIR

Friday, August 23 4-H Sheep Show (Livestock Show Ring) 4-H Farm to Fair Exhibit 4-H Pixie Livestock Showmanship (Livestock Show Ring) 4-H Livestock Showmanship Contest (Livestock Show Ring) Saturday, August 24 4-H Working Steer Show (Pulling Ring) 4-H Farm to Fair Exhibit 4-H Cloverbud Demonstrations (Livestock Show Ring)

PHOTOS BY DAGNEY C. ERNEST

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2013 Maine Wild Blueberry Festival Queen Candidates E

ight young ladies will be put through the paces the weekend of Aug. 17-18, when they vie for the Maine Wild Blueberry Queen crown in Union. This year’s 144th annual Union Fair opens on Saturday, Aug. 17. The new queen will reign over events at the 54th annual Maine Wild Blueberry Festival during the Union Fair, which runs from Saturday, Aug. 17 to Saturday, Aug. 24. The queen also makes numerous appearances at the Union Fair and Wild Blueberry Festival, and she may attend any event she wishes as a representative of Maine’s Wild Blueberry Industry. The Maine Wild Blueberry Queen is an important ambassador of Maine’s Wild Blueberry Industry. Appearances by the queen are designed to promote Maine’s Wild Blueberries and Union Fair. The queen will appear in statewide parades, special state events, various charitable events, and tour blueberry processing plants. In addition to appearing in the Union Fair parade, the Maine Wild Blueberry Queen will appear in the Union Founders Day Parade in July, the Thomaston Fourth of July Parade and the Maine Lobster Festival Parade in Rockland in August. Special events attended by the queen and crown princess include the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Mass. in September, the Maine Agricultural Trade Show in Augusta in January, and the Maine Fair Association Banquet in Portland, also in January. The candidates will be introduced during opening ceremonies at the fairgrounds and later participate in interviews in front of fairgoers on the entertainment center stage. They will also participate in volunteer work alongside fair officials. The 2013 Maine Wild Blueberry Queen Coronation will be held on Sunday, Aug. 18, at 8 p.m. at the grandstand, with a special fireworks show following the crowning of the new queen, crown princess and Miss Congeniality. All three winners receive trophies, roses and monetary prizes at the coronation. 2013 Master of Ceremonies is Dan Allen. Judges are Deborah L. Anderson, 1980 Blueberry Queen/Assistant Vice President Damariscotta Bank and Trust Co.; Irene Hawes, Elementary Educator, Union School and Gregory Grotton, Union Fair board of trustees member. The crown bearer is Milena Reichert, daughter of Jason Reichert and Delina Malo-Juvera and granddaughter of Sharon Caron. Music provided by Mr. P. C. The coronation is coordinated by Yvonne Drown and assistant Sharon Caron. Good luck to the 2013 Maine Wild Blueberry Queen candidates.

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Brittany Lyn Anthony Brittany Lyn Anthony, of Thomaston, is a 2009 graduate of Georges Valley High School and is studying at the University of Maine at Augusta. She is the daughter of David and Beth Anthony. Her high school activities included student government, Trekkers and tennis and she is a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters. She enjoys coaching basketball, working with children, spending time with family and friends. Her future plans include graduating from college with a degree in elementary education. Anthony is sponsored by P.E. Handyman Services in St. George.

Hannah Marie Babcock Hannah Marie Babcock, of Washington, is a 2013 graduate of Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro and will be attending the University of Maine in Orono in the fall. She is the daughter of Elizabeth Cavallero of Washington. Her high school activities included drama, concert band, chorus and PAWS. She enjoys arts and crafts, swimming, comedy, ventriloquy, and sign language. She works as a sales representative at Vector Marketing and plans to because a music teacher. She is sponsored by Ridgeberry Farm in Appleton, Elizabeth Cavallero of Washington, Come Spring Cafe in Union, and Pampered Pigs in Union.

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Amanda Bernardini Amanda Bernardini, of Rockland, is a 2011 graduate of Rockland District High School and attends Central Maine Community College in Lewiston. She is the daughter of Amy Bernardini of Rockland. Her high school activities included yearbook committee and she enjoys hanging out with friends and reading. She currently works as a certified nursing assistant and plans to finish college with a degree in nursing. She is sponsored by Wayne Cunninghamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blueberries, 150 Main Salon in Thomaston and Eastern Tire in Rockland.

Brighde Caitrin Fay Curtin Brighde Caitrin Fay Curtin, of Rockland, is a 2012 graduate of Oceanside High School and attends the University of Southern Maine in Gorham/Portland. She is the daughter of Laurie Curtin of Rockland. In high school, she was involved in Student Senate, Key Club, theater club, varsity soccer, one acts and community service. In college, she participates in Habitat for Humanity, gymnastics club, cheerleading, Treats for Troops and is on a blood donation team. She enjoys community service, reading, working at the family restaurant, history and travel and Treats for Troops. She currently is employed as a waitress and plans to further her education and achieve a degree in international law while serving her community and helping others. She is sponsored by The Landings Restaurant in Rockland, Bricks Restaurant in Rockland and Farmer Jones Blueberries in Thomaston.

Ashley Marie Lindsey Ashley Marie Lindsey, of Friendship, is a 2010 graduate of Camden Hills Regional High School and attends Husson University in Bangor. She is the daughter of Ken and Stephany Lindsey of Rockport. In high school, she participated in the prom committee, PEERS, NTHS and Skills USA. At Husson, she is a member of the Resident Hall Association. She enjoys spending time with friends, cooking, horseback riding and volunteering. She is employed as a certified nursing assistant at Coves Edge and is a billing clerk at Bramhalls Enterprise. She plans to become a nurse and work with pediatric oncology patients. She is sponsored by Bramhalls Enterprise in Friendship, Christine Savage of Union and Lyle Cramer of Union.

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Katherine Elizabeth Newcombe Katherine Elizabeth Newcombe, of Whitefield, is a 2013 graduate of Erskine Academy in South China and will be attending the University of Maine at Farmington. She is the daughter of Philip and Darlene Newcombe of Whitefield.

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Amy Carol Proulx Amy Carol Proulx, of Spruce Head, is a 2012 graduate of Oceanside High School in Rockland and attends Penn Foster Career School. She is the daughter of Deborah Ames of Spruce Head. In high school, she was involved in tennis, yearbook, musicals and oneact competitions. Her hobbies include photography, reading and volunteering at the Maine Lobster Festival. Her future plans include finishing her online courses to become a certified wedding planner. She is sponsored by Deborah Ames of Spruce Head, Beth’s Farm Market and White Oak Farms.

Elise Murphy Wallace Elise Murphy Wallace, of Friendship, is a 2013 graduate of Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro and will be attending the University of Southern Maine in Gorham. She is the daughter of Pamela Wallace of Friendship and Mark Wallace of Waldoboro. In high school her activities included soccer, National Honor Society, Peers Assisting With Sincerity, Student Council and tutoring. She enjoys metalsmith and jewelry design, soccer, track, music, traveling and her family pets. She is employed as a waitress at Rock Harbor and also works at Hannaford and Shelley’s Flowers & Gifts. She would like to study biology and continue into neuroscience and study those who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder. She is sponsored by Dow Furniture in Waldoboro, Maine Coastal Blueberry in Searsmont, James W. Brannan of Rockland and Crandall Hanscom & Collins of Rockland.

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Schedule of Events Free Parking • Free Grandstands Positively no smoking in posted areas No dogs allowed except service animals & contest participants Schedule of Events subject to change Numbers in parentheses match locations on page 4 map. All day 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m.-4 p.m. 12 p.m.-8 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 p.m. 10 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 Ole Skool Dragsters display (18) Dock Dogs (29) Matthews Museum Open (1) Scavenger Hunt (18) Sign up for Lawn & Garden Tractor Pulling (19) Sign up for He-Man Contest (19) He-Man Contest (19) Midway Open Talent Show (Preliminaries) (28) 4-H Farm to Fair Exhibit (21) Maine Wine Pavilion Open (8) Sponsored by Savage Oakes Vineyard & Winery Opening Ceremonies (5) Lawn & Garden Tractor Pulling (19) Barnyard Games (20) Folk Music with Paddy Mills (5) Demolition Derby (9) Midway Closes

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Schedule of Events

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8 a.m.-5 p.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m.-4 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2:30 p.m.4:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 Dock Dogs (29) Open Poultry Show (26) Barrel Racing (17) 4-H Multi-Species Skill-A-Thon (22) Scavenger Hunt (18) Matthews Museum Open (1) Midway Open Pulling: 3100 lbs. & under 2 lb. rock, 3200 lbs., 3-Horse Hitch Classes of Horses (19) 4-H Farm to Fair Exhibit (21) 4-H Dairy Goat Show (22) Poultry Showmanship (26) Sponsored by Union Agway Jessica Prouty Band featuring alternative rock music (28) Shepherding Demonstration (20) Harness Racing (9) Introduction of Queen Candidates (5) Sign up for Pig Scramble and Bicycle Drawing (19) Shepherding Demonstration (20) Jessica Prouty Band featuring alternative rock music (28) Rooster Crowing and Hen Cackling (5) Pig Scramble-Ages 7 & 8 (19) After Pig Scrambles – Free Bicycle Drawings (19) Shepherding Demonstration (20) Pulling: 12-Foot Elimination 3200 & under (19)

7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 10 p.m.

Wild Blueberry Pie Eating Contest (9) Sponsored by Union Area Chamber of Commerce Maine Wild Blueberry Queen Coronation (9) Midway Closes

MONDAY, AUGUST 19 Fleece-to-Shawl Demonstration (5) Matthews Museum Open (1) Open Dairy Show (22) Pulling: 3300 lbs. & 3400 lbs. Classes of Horses (19) Scavenger Hunt (18) 4-H Farm to Fair Exhibit (21) Maine Wine Pavilion Open (8)Sponsored by Savage Oakes Vineyard & Winery 1 p.m. Barnyard Games (20) 1 p.m. Midway Open 1 p.m. New Relm featuring bluegrass music (28) 2 p.m. Pulling: 3600 lbs. Class of Horses Followed by Sweepstakes (19) 3 p.m. Oldies Rock and Roll with B&G Music (5) 3 p.m. - evening Woodsmen’s Day Events (9) Sponsored by Viking Lumber 4 p.m. New Relm featuring bluegrass music (28) 4 p.m. Steer and Ox Twitch (20) 7 p.m. Pulling: 12-foot Elimination Pull 3400 lbs. & under, 3401 lbs. & over Classes of Horses (19) 7 p.m. Sheep Obstacle Course (22)-Sponsored by Guini Ridge Farm 10 p.m. Midway Closes All Day 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 12 p.m.-4 p.m. 12 p.m.-8 p.m.

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Schedule of Events 9 a.m. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 12 p.m.-4 p.m. 12 p.m.-8 p.m. 12 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 10 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 “SENIOR CITIZEN’S DAY” 4-H Beef Show (22) Midcoast Spinners Demonstration (5) Matthews Museum Open (1) Pulling: Boys & Girls 16 and under 1250 lbs. and under, 1650 lbs. & 2050 lbs. Classes of Steers (19) Scavenger Hunt (18) 4-H Farm to Fair Exhibit (21) Maine Wine Pavilion Open (8) Sponsored by Savage Oakes Vineyard & Winery Veteran’s Appreciation Program (5) 4-H Dairy Show (22) Ken & Jane Brooks with Fred “Tommy” Thompson (28) Midway Open Pulling: 2450 lbs. & 2850 Classes of Steers; Powder Puff 1650 lbs. & over (19) Senior Dance (7) Harness Racing (9) Horses, Horses, Horses (29) Easy Listening with Ron & Kay Anderson Duet (5) Ken & Jane Brooks with Fred “Tommy” Thompson (28) Youth Steer and Ox Twitch and Scoot (20) Judging Maine Wild Blueberry Muffins Sponsored by King Arthur Flour (18) Horses, Horses, Horses (29) Pulling: 6-foot Elimination Pull 2450 lbs. & under Class of Steers (19) Talent Show Finale (9) Midway Closes

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 4-H Horse Show (17) Midcoast Spinners Demonstration (5) Youth Multi-Species Fitting Contest (22) Matthews Museum Open- Moxie Day-Free Samples (1) Cribbage Tournament (7) Scavenger Hunt (18) Pulling: 6-foot Elimination Pull 2850 lbs. & under Class of Steers (19) 12 p.m. Blueberry Spitting Contest (5) 12 p.m.-4 p.m. 4-H Farm to Fair Exhibit (21) 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Maine Wine Pavilion Open (8) Sponsored by Savage Oakes Vineyard & Winery 1 p.m. Midway Open 1 p.m. Open Sheep Show (22) 1 p.m. Pulling: 3250 lbs. & under, 4050 lbs. distance pull, Sweepstakes for Oxen (19) 1 p.m. State Police K-9 Demonstration (28) 2 p.m. Bubblegum Blowing Contest (5) 2 p.m. Harness Racing (9) 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Sign up for Pig Scramble and Bicycle Drawing (19) 3 p.m. Horses, Horses, Horses (29) 4 p.m. State Police K-9 Demonstration (28) 4 p.m. Steer and Ox Scoot (20) 5 p.m. Pig Scramble-Age 11 (19) After Pig Scrambles - Free Bicycle Drawings (19) 6 p.m. Horses, Horses, Horses (29) 7 p.m. Pulling: 6-Foot Elimination 3250 & under, 3251 & over (19) 7:30 p.m. Steelin’ Thunder (9) 8:30 p.m. Fireworks (9) 10 p.m. Midway Closes 9 a.m. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 10:30 a.m.

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All day 9 a.m. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 12 p.m.-4 p.m. 12 p.m.-8 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 10 p.m.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 Ole Skool Dragsters display (18) Belted Galloway Youth Show (22) Midcoast Spinners Demonstration (5) Farmer’s Steer & Oxen Pull (19) Matthews Museum Open (1) Open Beef Show (22) Scavenger Hunt (18) 4-H Farm to Fair Exhibit (21) Maine Wine Pavilion Open (8) Sponsored by Savage Oakes Vineyard & Winery 4-H Rabbit Show (5) Perley Curtis featuring country music (28) Midway Open Harness Racing (9) 4-H Small Domestic Pet Show (5) Horses, Horses, Horses (29) Perley Curtis featuring country music (28) Barnyard Games (20) Judging of Maine Wild Blueberry Dessert (18) Beef Obstacle Course (20) Horses, Horses, Horses (29) Demolition Derby (9) Midway Closes

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 MAINE WILD BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL DAY 7-10 a.m. Maine Wild Blueberry Pancake Breakfast (18) 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Midcoast Spinners Demonstration (5) 10 a.m. 4-H Sheep Show (22) 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Matthews Museum Open (1) 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Scavenger Hunt (18)

11 a.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m.-4 p.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m.-8 p.m.

Free Individual Wild Blueberry Dessert (18) Blueberry Spitting Contest (5) 4-H Farm to Fair Exhibit (21) Horses, Horses, Horses (29) Maine Wine Pavilion Open (8) Sponsored by Savage Oakes Vineyard & Winery 12 p.m. Midway Open 1 p.m. Blue Hill Brass (28) 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Sign up for Pig Scramble (19) 3 p.m. Horses, Horses, Horses (29) 4 p.m. Blue Hill Brass (28) 4 p.m. Pig Scramble – Ages 9&10 (19) 4 p.m. Pixie Showmanship (sheep, goats, & calves)-Ages 6-8 (22) 4:30 p.m. 4-H Livestock Showmanship Contest (22) 4:30 p.m. Judging Maine Wild Blueberry Pie (18) 5:30 p.m. Antique Tractor Pull (19) 6 p.m. Horses, Horses, Horses (29) 8 p.m. Country Artist Greg Bates (9) Sponsored by New Country Bear 10 p.m. Midway Closes

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Schedule of Events SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 CHILDREN’S DAY 8:30 a.m. 4-H Working Steer Show (22) 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Sign up for Bicycle Drawing (5) 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Matthews Museum Open (1) 10 a.m. Open Oxen & Steer Show (19) 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Scavenger Hunt (18) 10:30 a.m. Union Fair Parade Sponsored by Union Area Chamber of Commerce 11:30 a.m. Free Bicycle Drawings (5) 12 p.m.-4 p.m. 4-H Farm to Fair Exhibit (21) 12 p.m. Horses, Horses, Horses (29) 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Maine Wine Pavilion Open (8) Sponsored by Savage Oakes Vineyard & Winery 12 p.m. Midway Open 1 p.m. 4-H Cloverbud Demonstration (22) 1 p.m. Lucky Bob featuring magic, juggling and more! (28) 2 p.m. Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull (5) Sponsored by Union Farm Equipment and Hammond Tractor 2 p.m. Harness Racing (9) 2:30 p.m. Judging Kid’s Kooking Kontest (18) 3 p.m. Horses, Horses, Horses (29) 4 p.m. Lucky Bob featuring magic, juggling and more! (28) 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Playin’ Possum (7) 6 p.m. Horses, Horses, Horses (29) 6:30 p.m. Truck Pulling (9) 9:30 p.m. Midway Closes for 2013

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ome in and experience what Maine life was like over the past 300 years. Often referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best kept secretâ&#x20AC;?, Matthews Museum welcomes you with numerous exhibits from Maineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. In 1965, the Union Fair Committee purchased and began displaying the personal collection of local resident and collector, Edwards A. Matthews. Currently the museum holds more than 10,000 items on display. A highlight of the museum is the Collins, Wingate and Little one-horse shay manufactured in Union. One of only two known to survive, it was recently restored joining a vintage mail wagon and hearse. Experience the music of Reverend Ufford, listen to the Edison record player, and shell corn the old-fashioned way. Other interactive displays will also be available throughout fair week. A highlight of the museum is the 32 foot tall Moxie Bottle Stand. Built in 1906, it was

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54th Annual Maine Wild Blueberry Festival T

he Union Fair opens Saturday, Aug. 17, with the 54th annual State of Maine Wild Blueberry Festival and the coronation of the 2013 Maine Wild Blueberry Queen. The coronation pageant will take place Sunday, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. at the grandstand and the 2013 Maine Wild Blueberry Queen will reign over the week’s Wild Blueberry Festival events. The world’s only blue fruit, the blueberry will be celebrated throughout the week in and around the fairgrounds and Blueberry Acres.

WILD BLUEBERRY CORNER: BLUEBERRY ACRES This booth will provide an assortment of information on Maine’s official State Berry throughout Union Fair week. A video will display cultivating and harvesting methods of Maine’s wild blueberry. Free informational brochures, recipes, cooking hints and more will be available. Samples of wild blueberries, balloons, posters and tee-shirts will be given away on Friday, Wild Blueberry Festival Day. The Wild Blueberry Hut — Located at the end of the Blueberry Acres building, the Wild Blueberry Hut will offer a variety of wild blueberry culinary delights, including muffins, coffee cakes, pastries and wild blueberry pie. On Friday, Aug. 23, Wild Blueberry Festival Day, volunteers in the hut will cook and serve thousands of individual wild blueberry desserts, free to all fair patrons. Also, check out our daily specials. COURIER-GAZETTE ARCHIVE PHOTO

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BLUEBERRY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Union Fair Souvenir Booth — Located on the fairgrounds by the Exhibition Hall, this booth will have for purchase a wide variety of wild blueberry items. Sherman Park Stage — The park will host week-long entertainment events, demonstrations, and a variety of special Wild Blueberry Festival Events.

SATURDAY, AUG. 17

12:30 p.m.: Opening ceremonies for the Union Fair and Maine Wild Blueberry Festival will take place in Sherman Park with welcoming comments from the 2012 Maine Wild Blueberry Queen. The queen will also introduce the eight candidates vying to become the 2013 Maine Wild Blueberry Queen.

SUNDAY, AUG. 18

7:30 p.m.: Kid’s Wild Blueberry Pie Eating Contest 8 p.m.: 2013 Maine Wild Blueberry Queen Coronation

TUESDAY, AUG. 20

4:30 p.m.: Judging for the Maine Wild Blueberry Muffin Baking Competition, sponsored by King Arthur Flour, inside Blueberry Acres. Winning entries and recipes will be displayed during the fair. See pages 24-25 for more information.

THURSDAY, AUG. 22

4:30 p.m.: Judging for the Maine Wild Blueberry Dessert Competition, inside Blueberry Acres. Winning entries will be displayed during the fair. See pages 24-25 for more information.

FRIDAY, AUG. 23 MAINE WILD BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL DAY

7-10 a.m.: Maine Wild Blueberry Pancake Breakfast inside Blueberry Acres. 11 a.m.: Pick up complimentary individual Maine wild blueberry

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2:30 p.m.: Judging for the Kid’s Kooking Kontest inside Blueberry Acres. See pages 24-25 for more information.

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Cooking Competitions

Aug. 17-24, 2013 Complete rules can also be found at unionfair.org.

2013 MAINE WILD BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL • UNION FAIR

WILD BLUEBERRY BAKING COMPETITION SPONSORED BY KING ARTHUR FLOUR WILD BLUEBERRY MUFFINS TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 • 4:30 P.M.

HOW TO ENTER: • Entries accepted on Tuesday, August 20, from 2 - 4 p.m. • All entries must be accompanied by the recipe printed on a 4x6 index card. (No name please) • All entries must use King Arthur flour. Entrants must bring the open bag of flour or the UPC code to the contest. • Must use Maine Wild Blueberries. • All entries must contain six (6) muffins displayed on a plate for judging. • Participants must be present during announcement of winners. • One entry submitted per person for judging. • Cooking contest entrants must be paid fair attendees or season pass holders. • Winning entries will be held on display during Union Fair. PRIZES:

First Place Second Place Third Place

$75 gift certificate to Baker’s Catalogue/kingarthurflour.com $50 gift certificate to Baker’s Catalogue/kingarthurflour.com King Arthur Flour Logo muffin pan

JUDGING: Judges will examine creativity of recipe, preparation, texture, flavor, overall appearance and originality. The Maine Wild Blueberry Festival and Union Fair reserve the right to deny or disqualify any entry that does not meet the qualifications of this competition. Prizes presented by the Maine Wild Blueberry Festival and Union Fair on behalf of King Arthur Flour. Winning recipes will be used to further promote the Maine Wild Blueberry Festival and Union Fair. 2013 MAINE WILD BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL • UNION FAIR

WILD BLUEBERRY DESSERT COMPETITION THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 • 4:30 P.M.

HOW TO ENTER: • Entries accepted on Thursday, August 22, from 2 - 4 p.m. • All entries must be accompanied by the recipe printed on a 4x6 index card. (No name please) • The Maine Wild Blueberry must be the only fruit ingredient. • Entries must be a baked dessert only – any entry or part of one that requires refrigeration will not be considered for judging. • Participants must be present during announcement of winners. • One entry submitted per person for judging. • Cooking contest entrants must be paid fair attendees or season pass holders. • All winning entries and recipes will be held on display during Union Fair. PRIZES:

First Place Second Place Third Place

$75.00 and ribbon. $50.00 and ribbon. $25.00 and ribbon.

JUDGING: Judges will examine creativity of recipe, preparation, texture, flavor, overall appearance and originality. The Maine Wild Blueberry Festival and Union Fair reserve the right to deny or disqualify any entry that does not meet the qualifications of this competition. Prizes presented by the Maine Wild Blueberry Festival and Union Fair. Winning recipes will be used to further promote the Maine Wild Blueberry Festival and Union Fair.

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Cooking Competitions 2013 MAINE WILD BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL • UNION FAIR

TWO-CRUSTED WILD BLUEBERRY PIE COMPETITION FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 • 4:30 P.M.

HOW TO ENTER: • Pies will be accepted on Friday, August 23, from 2 - 4 p.m. • All pies must be accompanied by the recipe printed on a 4x6 index card. (No name please) • The Maine Wild Blueberry must be the only fruit ingredient. • All pies must be submitted in a clear glass pie plate. • One entry submitted per person for judging. • Cooking contest entrants must be paid fair attendees or season pass holders. • Participants must be present during announcement of winners. • Winning entries and recipes will be held on display during Union Fair. PRIZES:

First Place Second Place Third Place

$100.00, trophy, ribbon. $60.00, trophy, ribbon. $40.00, trophy, ribbon.

JUDGING: Judges will examine preparation, texture, flavor, and overall appearance of both the crust and the pie filling. The Maine Wild Blueberry Festival and Union Fair reserve the right to deny or disqualify any entry that does not meet the qualifications of this competition. Prizes presented by the Maine Wild Blueberry Festival and Union Fair. Winning recipes will be used to further promote the Maine Wild Blueberry Festival and Union Fair. 2013 MAINE WILD BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL • UNION FAIR

KIDS KOOKING KONTEST

MAINE WILD BLUEBERRY GRANOLA BAR SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 • 2:30 P.M. HOW TO ENTER: • Entries accepted on Saturday, August 24, from 1 - 2 p.m. • Age categories: 6 -10 years of age and 11 – 15 years of age. • All children must use the same recipe (see below). • Must use Maine Wild Blueberries. • Participants must be present during announcement of winners. • One entry submitted per person for judging. • All children will receive a participant prize. • Cooking contest entrants must be paid fair attendees or season pass holders.

PRIZES: First Place $25.00 and ribbon. Second Place $15.00 and ribbon. Third Place $10.00 and ribbon. JUDGING: Judges will examine preparation, texture, flavor, and overall appearance. Prizes presented by the Maine Wild Blueberry Festival and Union Fair.

Blueberry Granola Bars 5 cups rolled oats 3⁄4 cup vegetable oil 1 1⁄2 cups brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour 3 cups fresh Maine wild blueberries 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions: 1) Combine oats and 1⁄4 cup oil. Spread on rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown. 2) Remove from oven and cool. 3) Beat together brown sugar, remaining oil, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. 4) Beat in flour until smooth. 5) Stir in cooled oats mixture until blended. 6) Immediately stir in blueberries. Pat dough into 9 x 13 pan lined with foil and coated with non-stick spray. Press firmly. 7) Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes in a conventional oven or 25-30 minutes in a convection oven until golden brown. 8) Cool completely and cut into squares.

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Union Fair and Maine Wild Blueberry Festival P.O. Box 421, Union, ME 04862 Union Fair Society Membership Form Date: _________________ Union Fair thanks you for your interest in joining the Union Fair Society. Please provide the information requested below along with the $25 per person membership fee and return to: Union Fair, c/o Secretary. As a member of the Union Fair Society, you provide support to the fair by attending the annual meeting when posted in the month of November to review the Fair of that calendar year, reviewing and voting on changes to the by-laws of the organization, and electing trustees to the Union Fair Board as defined in the by-laws who you believe will aptly carry out those duties of the organization defined in the by-laws.

Member Information Member Information Name: _____________________________________________________________ Name: _________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Telephone: ________________________ Email: ________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ____________________________________ Email: _________________________________

Do you wish to be on the group email contact list? (not shared nor revealed to other members)______ Do you have any special interests at the fair? I want to be on the volunteer contact list. I want to volunteer during fair week: I could do a low-profile, easy job I could do some physical work I could do a job that works with the public (info booth, judge, coordinator, etc) I would be available to volunteer at non-fair events. I would be available to help with pre-fair preparation. Do you have any other comments or suggestions?

Union Fair Society P.O Box 421 Union, Maine 04862 Tel. 207-785-3281 info@unionfair.org

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Entertainment Highlights Woodsmen Day Monday, Aug. 19 3 p.m. Grandstand

Lucky Bob Horses!

Dock Dogs

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