WINNEMUCCA, Nev.-This year's Fair is definitely not a spectator sport. From blue ribbon creations to pie and watermelon eating, a few newer contests and a whole slew of old standbys will ensure that everyone gets in on the Labor Day fun.
This year will see the return of the Wilton Cake Decorating Contest. On Friday, August 30, area bakers are invited to showcase their best birthday cake in honor of the 92nd anniversary of the Tri-County Fair & Stampede. Pre-entry forms can be found at the back of the 2013 Fair Guide. Entries will be accepted Friday through Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall. Three awesome prizes will be awarded!
Additionally, the Pie Eating Contest will take place on Sunday, September 1. Beginning at 3 p.m., contestants will hear, "On your mark, get set, go!" right before they attempt to attack their fill of delicious pie. Signups will begin at 2 p.m. by the Main Stage Outside. The contest is limited to the first 10 registrants in each age group, including 6-9 years, 10-12 years, 13-18 years and 19 and older.
Then at 4 p.m. Sunday, also on the Main Stage Outside, the Watermelon Eating Contest will get underway. You guessed it . . . the idea behind this one is to see who can eat the most watermelon in the least amount of time. Prizes will be awarded in four age groups, including 6-9 years, 10-12 years, 13-18 years and 19 and older. Signups begin at 2 p.m.
This year will also see the return of the Biggest Home Grown Contest. In this seventh annual competition, participants are asked to bring their most gargantuan homegrown fruits, veggies or crops to the Winnemucca Events Complex Exhibit Hall on Thursday, August 29, between noon and 5 p.m.
Prizes will be awarded on the Main Stage Outside at about 6 p.m. Saturday, August 31.
Complete rules and registration forms are online at www.LaborDayFair.com. For more information, please call the Winnemucca Convention Center at (775) 623-5071, ext. 102, or (800) 962-2638.
A complete schedule of events is included in the 2013 Fair Guide Book. Copies are available at the Winnemucca Convention Center; the Humboldt County Extension Office; the Humboldt County Chamber of Commerce; the Humboldt County Library; the Winnemucca Events Complex office; the Paradise, Orovada and McDermitt post offices; the Battle Mountain Chamber of Commerce; the Lovelock Chamber of Commerce; or online at www.LaborDayFair.com.[[In-content Ad]]
