Community Hall

Come be a part of the 96th Annual Dillsburg Farmers' Fair. The Community Building will display what you and your neighbors have been growing, canning, designing, sewing, baking, drawing, painting and taking pictures of during the past year. Rules, categories and prizes are listed below. There is something for everyone! Special categories offered this year are the Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest, the Hershey's Greatest Cocoa Cake and Chocolate Cookie Recipe Contests, Public Auction of Baked Goods, Apple Dumpling Contest, Dill Pickle Contest, Peanut Butter Fudge Contest, Heaviest Pumpkin Contest and a Drop Sugar Cookies Contest. New this year: Pumpkin Pie and Whoopie Pie Contests.

Community Hall Schedule

Event Date Time
Exhibit Entry Tuesday, October 11 6:00-9:00pm
Exhibit Entry Wednesday, October 12 6:00-9:00pm
Exhibit Entry Thursday, October 13 8:00-11:00am
Exhibits Open to the Public Thursday, October 13 5:30-10:00pm
Open to Handicapped and Seniors ONLY Friday, October 14 9:30am-12:00pm
Exhibits Open to the Public Friday, October 14 12:00-10:00pm
Exhibits Open to the Public Saturday, October 15 8:00am-10:00pm
Exhibit Removal Saturday, October 15 10:00-11:00 pm
Exhibit Removal Sunday, October 16 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Exhibit Rules and Regulations

The public may enter articles for display at the Dillsburg Community Hall (located behind the Fire Hall) on Tuesday evening, October 11th from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm; Wednesday evening, October 12th, from 6:00 pm. until 9:00 pm and Thursday morning, October 13th from 8:00 am until 11:00 am All entries must be completed by 11:00 am.
PLEASE NOTE: Department 19 Art Work & Photography (Photography is for Amateurs Only) - THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE IN ENTRY TIMES. Entry times are Tuesday, October 11th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm and Wednesday, October 12th, from 9:00 am to 9 pm. THERE WILL BE NO ENTRIES RECEIVED THURSDAY MORNING due to setting up and hanging of the artwork and photography. Also, no more than three (3) entries in each division per person and they cannot have been entered in the Fair before. All pictures must have wires or hooks for hanging.
The Chairman of the department may at their discretion refuse any and all exhibits after the above dates and hours.
Judging will begin at 1:00 pm Thursday, October 13th.
Department superintendents may enter exhibits in their own departments, but neither they nor any other exhibitor may communicate with the judges during the time of determining the awards, except to answer questions proposed by the judges.
Any exhibitor interfering with the judges while making awards shall forfeit any premium to which he would otherwise be entitled. Entered exhibits may not be withdrawn.
No exhibits may be removed from display before 10:00 pm October 15, and then only on presentation of CLAIM STUB. Hours for removing exhibits are Saturday, October 15 at 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Sunday, October 16th, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Premium cards and ribbons must be displayed for the duration of the fair. Failure to do so will be cause to forfeit cash awards.
The Fair Association assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to exhibits from any cause. The Fair Association will exercise care in handling the exhibits, but only on these conditions are they accepted.
In absence of competition, right is reserved to award a premium the article merits.
All exhibits must have been made, grown, produced or processed by the exhibitor or some of his family within the past year.
No prizes or ribbons will be awarded for an article, which does not come under a class in the premium list. Prize money will be mailed within 30 days.
While it is the desire of the Association to pay all premiums in full, should a contingency arise whereby the receipts of the Association are insufficient to do so, then in that event the right is reserved to pay prorate in all exhibition classes after deducting expenses and the amount so paid shall discharge the obligation of the Association of the current
All exhibits must be removed from the Community Hall on Saturday, October 15th, between 10:00 and 11:00 p.m. and between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sunday,October 16. After such time, all remaining articles will be disposed of as the Chairman shall deem proper. Any proceeds realized shall be placed in the Association Treasury.
WINNERS: Checks MUST BE CASHED WITHIN 90 DAYS

Apple Pie Contest

Sponsored by Paulus Orchard.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Saturday, October 8th. Forms available from Paulus Orchard, 522 East Mount Airy Road, Dillsburg.

PRIZES: 1st $100.00; 2nd, $75.00; 3rd, $50.00; 4th, $25.00.

Pumpkin Pie Contest

Sponsored by Oak Grove Farms.

PRIZES: 1st $100.00; 2nd, $75.00; 3rd, $50.00; 4th, $25.00.

Whoopie Pie Contest

PRIZES: 1st $50.00; 2nd, $25.00; 3rd, $15.00; 4th, $10.

Pumpkin Pie Contest

Sponsored by Oak Grove Farms.

PRIZES: 1st $125.00; 2nd, $75.00; 3rd, $50.00

Greatest COCOA Cookie, Brownie & Bars Contest

  • Plate of six (6) made from scratch
  • A minimum of 1/4 cup Hershey Cocoa must be used in the recipe
  • Display on a doily covered cardboar
  • Entry open to youth only (age 8 to 18)
  • Individual must be a Pennsylvania resident
  • Recipe must accompany the entry

    • PRIZES: 1st $20; 2nd $15; 3rd $10

    Greatest COCOA Cake Contest

  • The layered cake must be made from scratch and frosted (Original recipes encouraged)
  • A minimum of 1/4 cup Hershey Cocoa must be used in the recipe
  • If the cake is frosted with chocolate frosting, Hershey Cocoa must be used in the recipe
  • Display on a doily-covered cardboard
  • Must be a Pennsylvania resident
  • Recipe must accompany the entry
  • PRIZES: 1st $25; 2nd $20; 3rd $15

    • First Prize Winners of both contests are eligible for 2004 Farm Show Competition with the State Winners receiving a two night stay at Hershey Lodge. Both Hershey contests are sponsored by Hershey Foods Corporation, Hershey Lodge & Convention Center (Accommodations) and the PA State Association of County Fairs.

    Homemade Ice Cream Churn-Off

    Sponsored by M & T Bank. Thursday night, there will be a Homemade Ice Cream Churn-Off starting at 6:00 p.m. All contestants must pre-register by October 8th.

  • Must have hand turn ice cream freezer. Any flavor of ice cream may be used.
  • Must be pre-mixed with pasteurized eggs and ready to turn at 6:00 p.m.
  • Must have water-proof tub to hold freezer. Ice and salt will be provided.

    • Four Prizes: 1st: $100.00; 2nd: $75.00; 3rd: $50.00; 4th: $25.00 After the ice cream is judged, free samples will be available to the public.

    Apple Dumpling Contest

    Sponsored by Haar's Inc. and Hardy's Auction Service.

  • Contestants must have two dumplings.
  • Any kind of apple can be used.
  • ONE ENTRY PER PERSON

    • Four Prizes: 1st: $100.00; 2nd: $75.00; 3rd: $50.00; 4th: $25.00

    Peanut Butter Fudge Contest

    Sponsored by Mellon Bank.

  • You may enter any flavor of peanut butter fudge.
  • Must have 1/2 lb.
  • ONE ENTRY PER PERSON

    • Four Prizes: 1st: $100.00; 2nd: $75.00; 3rd: $50.00; 4th: $25.00

    Dill Pickle Contest

    Sponsored by the Dillsburg Area Business Association

  • Pickles must be homegrown.
  • They should be whole dill pickles in a quart jar with rings.
  • Pickles will be judged on color, taste, appearance, uniformity, and firmness.
  • An area Heinz sales representative will do the judging.
  • One entry per household.

    • Four Prizes: 1st: $100.00; 2nd: $75.00; 3rd: $50.00; 4th: $25.00

    Cross Cut Saw Contest

    Sponsored by Jack Gaughen Realtor. On Thursday night at 8:30 pm there will be an old fashion cross cut saw contest. Get a partner and join in the fun. The Fair will furnish the saw and wood. The 2 person team will be judged on smoothness and the time it took to complete the cut. Judge will be Jack Winieski. Sign up 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

    Prizes:

    MALE TEAM: 18 YEARS AND OVER 1st:$50.00; 2nd:$35.00; 3rd:$15.00

    FEMALE TEAM: 18 YEARS AND OVER 1st:$50.00; 2nd:$35.00; 3rd:$15.00

    Beef and Bologna Samples

    Sponsored by Weaver's and Seltzer's

    Chick Display Sponsored

    by Longenecker's Hatchery

    Cider Samples

    Sponsored by Rinehart's Orchards, Saturday 11:00 am to 6:30 pm

    Decorated Pumpkins & Scarecrows Floral Displays & Decorations

    Sponsored by Baker's Restaurant.

    Hand Stitched Quilts (Regular Size).

    Patches must be hand sewn, rest may be machine done. PRIZES: 1st $100.00; 2nd $75.00; 3rd $50.00; 4th $25.00

    Largest Sunflower Contest

    Prizes: lst $80.00; 2nd $40.00; 3rd $20.00; 4th $10.00

    Ice Cream Samples

    Sponsored by Jan Wiley and Associates & Cocklin's Funeral Home. Take your sweetheart (and your sweet tooth) to our "Ice Cream Social" on Thursday, Friday and Saturday

    Milk Samples

    Sponsored by Lenkerbrook Dairy and Hydrotech Mechanical Services