VILLAGE OF LEWISTON RECREATION

145 N. 4th St.

LEWISTON, NY 14092

716-754-1990/754-8271

www.villageoflewiston.net

FIFTHTEENTH ANNUAL COUNTRY FAIR AND COMMUNITY YARD SALE

            The Village of Lewiston Recreation Dept. with the help of the Lewiston Garden Club is sponsoring its Fifthteenth Annual Lewiston Country Fair on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the Lewiston Red Brick School, 145 N. 4th St., Lewiston,  during the Community Garage Sale.

            The Recreation Dept. is looking for the amateur gardeners, farmers, bakers, photographers and creative children and adults to join in the Fair.  The Lewiston Garden Club will be helping with the registration and the judging.  Registration for the competition will begin at 8:45 AM and will end at 10:00 AM.  Judging will take place from 10 to 11 AM.  Registration and category forms can be obtained at the Village Offices or the Recreation Center in the Red Brick School.   There will be competition as with all country fairs for the best in vegetables and the best in flowers.  Vegetables will be judged in many different divisions.  Large pumpkins will be welcomed. 

            Flowers to be judged will be based on those blooming in September as well as dried arrangements and houseplants.  Different categories will be included.  All vegetables and flowers must have been grown by the entrant.

            Amateur bakers will enjoy the cake, pie, cookie and miscellaneous competition.  All ingredients must be from scratch.  Ingredients must be listed and cannot include items such as instant pudding, cake mixes, etc.  Each division will be judged with their individual winners and a Best of Show.

            Again this year will be the relish and jams competition.  This will include pickles, salsa and relishes, jams and preserves.  Ingredients must be listed and must be made from scratch.

            Families and individuals are invited to submit a scarecrow entry in the “Avenue of Scarecrows” in the Rose Garden.  Best of Show will be given in various divisions and a trophy awarded to the best Scarecrow.  Each entrant must supply his or her own scarecrow.

            Again this year will be the photography competition.  All amateur photographers are urged to submit their photo in one of three categories: nature, people and landscape.  Photos can be in color or black and white.  All photos are to be at least 5”x7” and must be matted.

            There will be competition in the Craft category.  The Recreation Dept. is inviting people to bring in their crafts to be judged.  The categories will be wood, woodcarving, Native American Beading, card making, craft project using rubber stamps, scrapbook page, collages, needlework, quilts, sewing (no clothing, unless part of another craft such as beading or quilting), decorative wreaths, painting and miscellaneous.

            As a special treat there will be a 2nd Clothesline Show of Historical Lewiston Pictures.  The show is co-produced by the Historical Association of Lewiston.  The collection of over 100 photos features buildings on Center St. and snippets of life in Lewiston.  The show will be held on Saturday and Sunday in the Red Brick Gym from 11AM to 4PM.  If you live in Lewiston or grew up in Lewiston you will enjoy the photos.                        

As part of the Country Fair, We will be having our popular Revolutionary War, French and Indian War  and Civil War reenactors.   

The Recreation Dept. has expanded the music venue starting with “Step in Time” from 10AM to 12 noon, the Niagara Frontier Fiddle Club from 12 to 2PM, and “Another Thyme” from 2 to 4PM.

The Country Fair will host a Community Garage Sale from 9AM to 4PM on the grounds of the Red Brick School.    The public can rent a space to sell items they no longer want.  Spaces will be $12 for a 10 by 10-foot space ( $15 after Sept. 10, 2011)..  You are asked to reserve a space by calling 754-1990.  

            The Lewiston Junior Garden Club will be having a “Make your own Arrangement” from 11:30 AM until supplies are deleted.  Children 3 to 93 years old can make an arrangement with mums by stopping by the Jr. Garden Club Booth.  All  supplies will be provided free of charge.

            Additional events for the Country Fair will be free popcorn, drinks, and balloons. 

            From 12 to 2 PM there will be a petting zoo.  Also from 12 to 2 pm the  Bounce-n-Around will be available for the children.  All the events are free and open to residents and non-residents alike.  The Country Fair will be held rain or shine with as many events moving inside as possible in inclement weather.

            The timetable for the Country Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, is as follows:

            9-10 AM Registration for the Judging entries

            9AM - 4PM  Community Garage  Sale on the Red Brick School Grounds

            10-11 AM Judging  (Gym will be closed during this time)

            10AM – 12 NOON – Music by “Step in Time”

11AM Gym opens for exhibition of competition

            11AM – Clothesline Show of Historic Photos of Lewiston