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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="04b085a3.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>HOUSTON COUNTY FAIR   CALEDONIA, MN </B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="default.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HOUSTON COUNTY FAIR CALEDONIA, MN "><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id105.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="SCHEDULE OF EVENTS"><U>SCHEDULE OF EVENTS</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id99.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Summer Motocross Schedule"><U>Summer Motocross Schedule</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id94.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Exhibitors Guide "><U>Exhibitors Guide </U></A>   |   <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="GRANDSTAND EVENTS"><U>GRANDSTAND EVENTS</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id104.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Texas Holdem"><U>Texas Hold-em</U></A>   |   <B>CONTESTS</B></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" background="04cd2e83.jpg"> <div> <A HREF="default.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HOUSTON COUNTY FAIR CALEDONIA, MN "><U><B>HOME</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id29_m.htm#talent_show" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CONTESTS"><U><B>TALENT SHOW</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id29_m.htm#dress_your_animal_contest" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CONTESTS"><U>DRESS YOUR ANIMAL CONTEST</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id29_m.htm#sr__citizen_spelling_bee" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CONTESTS"><U>SR. CITIZEN SPELLING BEE</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id29_m.htm#lunch_box_derby" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CONTESTS"><U><B>LUNCH BOX DERBY</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id29_m.htm#diaper_derby" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CONTESTS"><U>DIAPER DERBY</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id29_m.htm#__apple_pie" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CONTESTS"><U>  APPLE PIE</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id29_m.htm#best_hotdish_contest" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CONTESTS"><U>BEST HOTDISH CONTES</U></A>T</div> <div> <A HREF="id29_m.htm#best_bbq_meat_contest" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CONTESTS"><U>Best BBQ Meat Contest</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id29_m.htm#best_oatmeal_cookie" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CONTESTS"><U>Best Oatmeal Cookie</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id29_m.htm#________ref_hatter_s_fashion_contest______________" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CONTESTS"><U> Red Hatter's Fashion Contest              </U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id29_m.htm#best_150th_birthday_cake" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="CONTESTS"><U>Best 150th Birthday Cake</U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFF00" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>CONTESTS</I></div> <div> All entrants or entries must be registered at least 30 minutes before the beginning of each contest.  </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  <A NAME="talent_show"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="0b8ad3a0.jpg" border=0 width="429" height="58" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Sponsored by Eitzen State Bank, Eastwood Bank, and the Caledonia Area Chamber of Commerce</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Preregistration is required and must be received by August 11th.  For details or an entry form contact Bonnie Giesler at (507)724-2966 or by clicking on the link below.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Wednesday, August 13th 6:30 p.m.</B></div> <div> Location: Entertainment Tent</div> <div> 3 winners in each of 3 divisions:</div> <div> <I>Limited to 25 entries, so enter early!</I></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="743" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 ><NOBR><div> Pre-teen</div> <div> 12 and under</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="162"><div> 1st - $100</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="204"><div> 2nd - $25</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="236"><div> 3rd - $10</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="108"><div> Teen</div> <div> 13 - 19</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="162"><div> 1st - $100</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="204"><div> 2nd - $25</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="236"><div> 3rd - $10</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="108"><div> Open</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="162"><div> 1st - $100</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="204"><div> 2nd - $25</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="236"><div> 3rd - $10</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> Winners in each division advance to the State Fair Competition.</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="762" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 613 WIDTH="750"><div> 2008 HOUSTON CO. FAIR TALENT CONTEST</div> <div> RULES AND INFORMATION</div> <bR> <div> Eligibility:  The contest is open to all amateur entertainers; professionals (union  musicians or those whose talent is a principle source of income) are not permitted to enter.  There is a $2.00 fee that can be sent with the entry form or pay at the fair office before the contest.  </div> <bR> <div> Divisions:  All acts compete in one of three different divisions, based on the ages of the contestant at the time of the County Fair contest date.  The Preteen Division is open  to contestants age 12 and under only.  The Teen Division is open to contestants ages 13 through 18 only.  The Open Division is open to any contestant, regardless of age.  In cases where the act consists of a group of people, choose the division that is appropriate for the majority of the group members.  Accompanists, when not a part of the act, may be of any age. First place winners of the 2007 Houston Co. Fair Talent Contest may not compete in the same division as they did in 2007.  </div> <bR> <div> Accompaniment:  Vocalists may use recorded accompaniment, provided it contains instrumental accompaniment ONLY; absolutely no vocals are allowed on the  recording.  For vocal acts, contestants will be disqualified if accompaniment recording has vocals of any kind.  For recorded accompaniment, a CD is recommended.  If a cassette tape will be used, please use a high quality tape ; a bad tape will distract from your performance.  Tapes should be cued and ready to play.</div> <bR> <div> Check-in: All acts are required to check in no later than 30 minutes prior to the contest. Contestants who are using a tape or CD will need to bring it with them at this time.</div> <bR> <div> Judging:  Judges” decisions are final and scores are not released to contestant or the public.  Contestants will be judged on:</div> <div> Quality of performance (including selection)</div> <div> Stage presence</div> <div> Entertainment value</div> <bR> <div> Time Limit:  4 minutes :    You will be penalized for going over.. </div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="mailto:dbgiesler@yahoo.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:dbgiesler@yahoo.com"><U>Click here to sign-up.</U></A>  Include your name, address, phone number, the age division you are entering and a description of your performance (vocal, instrumental music, comedy, dance, etc.).</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="dress_your_animal_contest"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="253f8630.jpg" border=0 width="760" height="99" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B>Sponsored by Hammell Dairy, Inc.</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>SUNDAY, AUGUST 17   11:30 </B></I><I><B>   I</B></I><I><B>N THE KRECH ARENA</B></I></div> <div> <I><B><IMG SRC="252e73f0.jpg" border=0 width="231" height="319" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="15" VSPACE="0"></B></I></div> <div> <I><B>1ST  PLACE -$50                      2ND PLACE - $25                   3RD PLACE - $10</B></I></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B>Animal will be judged on how it is dressed and coordinated</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>with the person leading or holding it.</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>USE YOUR IMAGINATION!  Anyone can enter---no age restrictions!</B></I></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="sr__citizen_spelling_bee"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I></div> <div> <I><B><IMG SRC="249950d0.jpg" border=0 width="405" height="269" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B><IMG SRC="24b650d0.png" border=0 width="357" height="269" ALT="Bitmap Image" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></I></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B>Thursday, August </B></I><I><B>14th at 2p.m. in the "Big" tent (Entertainment tent)</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Prizes:  1st   $50         2nd   $25     3rd   $10</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Back for the 5th year in a row!   Seniors must pre-register by calling (507)725-3397.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Sponsored by Caledonia Care & Rehab, and the Houston County Historical Society </B></I></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="diaper_derby"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>DIAPER DERBY<IMG SRC="0a2f2820.jpg" border=0 width="498" height="130" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>SPONSORED BY ST. JOHN'S KIDS FOR CHRIST</B></div> <div> <B>Saturday, August 16th</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>  10 a.m. in the big tent (entertainment)</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>PRIZES:   (3)  $15 1st prize</B></div> <div> <B>                  (3)  $10 2nd prize</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>AGE CATEGORIES:  1)  0-12 months</B></div> <div> <B>                </B><B>2)  12-15 months</B></div> <div> <B>                3)  15-24 months</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Who has the fastest baby in the county?</B></I></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="lunch_box_derby"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B><IMG SRC="25c44270.png" border=0 width="580" height="39" ALT="Microsoft WordArt 2.0" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Saturday, August 16TH</B></div> <div> <B>4 p.m.</B></div> <div> <B>Arts Tent</B></div> <div> <I>Sponsored by </I></div> <div> <I>LaCrescent Barbershop, Jerry Lee Insurance and APN, Inc.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Rules:</B></div> <div> <B>Materials provided:  2 bamboo skewers, and 2 rubber bands</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>You provide:  Vegetable or fruit of your choice suitable to make a "derby" car, and any other edibles needed to finish it out.  You will have 20 minutes to make your car on site, then race it down the ramp to see who can go the farthest.</B></div> <div> <B>No glue, tape or man-made materials (except what is provided) allowed.</B></div> <div> <B>All ages can participate!</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>       </B></div> <div> <B> <img src="HTMLobj-177/aniGif.gif" alt="APPLE ANIMATION" border="0" align="bottom" width="130" height="171">  </B><FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Curlz MT" ><B><IMG SRC="1c733ad0.jpg" border=0 width="307" height="173" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > <A NAME="__apple_pie"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></FONT><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Curlz MT" ><B><IMG SRC="1c4c8970.jpg" border=0 width="200" height="151" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="0"></B></FONT></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Curlz MT" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Curlz MT" ><B>    </B></FONT><B> </B><I><B>Sponsored by Bauer's Garden Center Market & Nursery</B></I></div> <div> <B>   Saturday, August 16 at 1 p.m. </B></div> <div> <B>Corner Stage in the Office Building</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>PRIZES:  1st place  $50     2nd place  $25    3rd place   $10</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Rules:  Pies must be made with fresh La Crescent apples.  Receipts are required. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Do you get rave reviews for your apple pie?  Then this contest is for you.  Originality counts.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="best_hotdish_contest"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>BEST HOTDISH CONTEST</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Saturday August 16th 11 a.m.</B></div> <div> <B>Office Building</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Sponsored by:</B></div> <div> <B>Miken Sports, Terry Sagdalen Excavating, Beneke & Associates</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>1st place $50</B></div> <div> <B>2nd place $25</B></div> <div> <B>3rd place $10</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Hot from the oven, or in a crockpot</B></div> <div> <B>Bring us your best</B></div> <div> <B> Show what you've got</B></div> <div> <B>Casserole, Hotdish or Meal-All-In One</B></div> <div> <B>Bring along your recipe and let's have some fun!</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="best_bbq_meat_contest"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Best BBQ Meat Contest</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Sponsored by Bluff Country Meats</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>7 p.m. Friday, August 15 Fair Office Bldg</B></div> <div> <B>3 categories</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Beef</B></div> <div> <B>Pork</B></div> <div> <B>Poultry</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Bring your famous barbequed beef, pork or poultry item (cooked at home).  Judges will select the best in each category based on taste, texture and appearance.</B></div> <div> <B>Three categories :  Beef, Pork, Poultry</B></div> <div> <B>Prizes:  3 categories:  1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="2638c8c0.png" border=0 width="140" height="140" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > <A NAME="best_oatmeal_cookie"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></FONT><FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#111111" FACE="LIVINGWELL" >Best Homemade</FONT></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  Oatmeal Cooki<FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#111111" FACE="LIVINGWELL" >e</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Sponsored by </B></div> <div> <B>Bank of the West</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Sunday,  August 17   1 p.m.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Cookies will be judged on flavor, texture, uniqueness and appearance.</B></div> <div> <B>Ingredients must include at least 1 cup oatmeal.   Recipes must be included.</B></div> <div> <B>Bring one dozen for judging and sampling.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>PRIZES!!!</B></div> <div> <B>1st    $50.00     2nd    $25.00    3rd     $10.00</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="________ref_hatter_s_fashion_contest______________"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><FONT SIZE="7" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="French Script MT" ><B>Red Hatter's Fashion Contest</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Sponsored by</B></div> <div> <B>Pam's Design Perfection Hair Salon, Helen's Beauty Salon, Main Attractions, Pine Cone Place, the Farm House Restaurant and the Bunk House</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Wed. August 13</B></div> <div> <B>4:30 pm in the Arts Tent</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>4 categories</B></div> <div> <B>Best Hat, Roaring 20's, Whimsical,</B></div> <div> <B> Best Group</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="best_150th_birthday_cake"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="27f04c60.png" border=0 width="260" height="198" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="281aac60.png" border=0 width="170" height="198" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Best 150th Birthday Cake</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Sponsored by the Redwood Cafe</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>August 14th 7 p.m. in the Fair Office Bldg</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Help us celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first Houston County Fair.</B></div> <div> <B>Minnesota became a state in 1858, and to help celebrate statehood the first fair was organized.</B></div> <bR> <div> . <B> </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="OLIVEOIL" ><B>Real cakes, recipes must be included.  (Mixes can be an ingredient.)  Cakes will be sampled by audience</B></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>1st $50 2nd $25 3rd $10</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>                      </B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> </B></I></div> </td> </tr></table></body>