Another Fair Bites the Dust

As I've done in years gone by, so I did this year. I entered 13 items in the 2010 Ilderton Fall Fair. There was one minor difference this year - ten items were knitted and only three were baked! A sign of the times - just a little too busy with the business to bake for two days.

There is always so much to see and do at an old fashioned country fair....but only when the weather co-operates. And this year it was cold, wet and muddy. Barb and I, like many others, braved the wet and cold with winter coats and umbrellas. Attendance was understandably below average, and many rides were not running, but the Arena was buzzing with activity. All kinds of arts and crafts, baking, flowers and handwork.

I was really pleased with my efforts this year - a whole bunch of ribbons to add to my collection!

Here are the knitted items:

FIRST PLACE

Rogue Hoodie

FIRST PLACE

Cell Phone Cozy

FIRST PLACE

Geometer's Sketchpad Felted Bag

FIRST PLACE



Newfie Mittens and Hat



FIRST PLACE

Andean Hat and Mittens

FIRST PLACE

Preemie Blanket and Hat

SECOND PLACE

Caramello Hilja Vest

SECOND PLACE

Hunter's Hoodie

THIRD PLACE

Here are the baked items:

FIRST PLACE

Blackforest Cherry Cake

FIRST PLACE

Egg and Vegie Casserole

SECOND PLACE

Blackforest Cherry Trifle

Not a bad haul huh?

Only one item didn't get a placing - that was a baby set.

Now I'm gonna go cut myself a HUGE slice of that winning Blackforest Cherry Cake!  Mmmm......