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The Baby Parade

Saturday, October 2, 2010
1:00 P.M.

Rules and Regulations

1.  Judging consists of: 25% overall appearance, 25% workmanship, 25% theme adaptation and 25% creativity.

2.  Any child six and under may compete.

3.  One entry blank is required for a pair or group of children in the same category.

4.  A contestant is requested to select the category of his / her own choice.  All entries must be registered prior to the parade and MUST be submitted to the Chairperson by Tuesday of fair week.  A category may not be changed after the deadline time.  THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.  

5.  Live animals and motorized vehicles are prohibited.  The committee reserves the right to reject any entry not meeting approval.  Categories D, E, and F:  vehicle should be visible or easily identified by judges.  

6.  Only ONE person may accompany the entrant.  Two, is someone is needed to pull the entry.  All contestants in the walking division MUST walk or be carried.  If a child is being pulled or pushed by another child or adult, they cannot enter the walking division.

7.  An entry with a platform built on wheels MUST register in the mini-float or float category.  

8.  Mini-float 4' x 4' or smaller - if over 4' x 4', must enter a float category.  Due to midway restrictions, floats must also follow new height and width restrictions.  The height of any given category must not be more than 10' from the ground and no more than 8' wide.  

9.  The mechanized category includes entries that move by motor or any kind of manual movement and MUST be entered in the Mechanized Float category.  

10.  In the event of inclement weather, judging ONLY will take place at the Liberty Fire Company, 339 East Main Street, between 12 and 1 pm.  You will be notified by phone before 9:30 am the day of the Baby Parade.

11.  Parade registration will begin at 12 noon in the driveway of St. Stephen's United Church of Christ.  Anyone reporting after 12:15 pm WILL NOT be eligible for judging.

12.  Entries will be judged between 12:15 pm and 1 pm, following which the parade will begin.  The judges will also judge during the parade route.

13.  Winners will be posted at the Fair Office at 101 West Franklin Street at approximately 5 pm.  The Sunday News and various local newspapers will also list the winners.  Checks will be mailed to the winners by the Farm Show Association.

ROUTE OF THE PARADE
East Main Street to Roberts Avenue; South on Roberts Avenue to Franklin Street; East on Franklin Street.  

Competitive Prize List
Most Outstanding Walker (category A,B,C)              Grand Prize  -  $30    Runner Up  -  $25
Most Outstanding Mini Float, Wagon Stroller or Coach, Vehicle on Wheels (category D,E,F,G)                     Grand Prize  -  $30     Runner Up  -  $25
Most Outstanding Float (category H,I,J)                  Grand Prize  -  $60     Runner Up  -  $40

A.  Best Characterization Walking (impersonating nursery rhyme, storybook or fairy tale character)  
B.  Best Dressed Walking  
C.  Cutest Family Group 
D.  Best Decorated Coach / Stroller
E.  Best Decorated Vehicle on Wheels; Tractor, Tricycle, Bicycle
F.  Best Decorated Wagon
1st - $15        2nd - $13        3rd - $11        4th - $9        5th - $7 


G.  Best Decorated Mini-Float
1st - $20        2nd - $17        3rd - $14        4th - $10       5th - $8   


H. Most Original Float
I.  Most Beautiful Float
J.  Mechanized Float
1st - $25        2nd - $20        3rd - $15        4th - $10       5th - $8   


K. Youngest Baby
1st - $15    

Baby Parade Entry Form