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July 22, 2010
Press Contact: Karen Dobson
Email: info@kimbertonfair.org

Local Celebrities Try Their Hand at Cow Milking

 

The Kimberton Fair announces a new contest being added to its lineup of fun-filled free entertainment during its 2010 event - The 1st Annual Celebrity Cow Milking Contest!

Think milking a cow is easy?  Local celebrities will see if that's true as they vie for the title of "2010 Expert Cowhand" by hand milking a cow. The celebrity with the most milk wins!!!

Scheduled competitors include Kim Cooley, Executive Director of the Phoenixville Chamber of Commerce;  Adam Deveney from Phoenixville Kiwanis; Senator Andy Dinniman;  Janet Hunter from Stepping Stone Education Center of Phoenixville; Phoenixville's famous "Santa", Tom Mitchell; and new Phoenixville High School Principal Craig Parkinson. 

The public is encouraged to stop on down at the Livestock Show ring on Thursday, July 29 at 8:30 pm and root for their favorite celebrities.

 

 

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July 22, 2010
Press Contact: Karen Dobson
Email: info@kimbertonfair.org

The Carnival Is Coming To Town!

Kimberton Fair welcomes Reithoffer Shows as they premier at our event in 2010.  Reithoffer Shows owns a variety of Amusement Rides and Attractions ranging from Spectacular Rides to Kiddie Rides.   Reithoffer Shows specializes in providing rides that are one of a kind..  

Reithoffer promised to wow this year's fair visitors with spectacular rides that will satisfy those thrill seekers wtih rides like "Sizzler", "Tornado" and "Speed", and even a Roller Coaster!  Aside from their spectacular rides, a variety of family and such as the Giant Dutch Wheel and the Tilt-A-Whirl will be on the midway this year.  And little ones will love the Kiddieland featuring rides such as the Carousel, Orient Express, Fire Chief, Dizzy Dragons and more.

Reithoffer Shows also showcases at other popular area fairs including the recent Lower Providence Firemen's Fair in Eagleville, the New Jersey State Fair, Bloomsburg Fair and York Fair. 

No matter your age, Reithoffer Shows has rides to suit you!   Visit their website at http://www.reithoffershows.com/index2.asp for more information.

Kimberton Fair will again be selling advanced Weekly "Mega Passes".  Ride Unlimited with a Wristband for $50.  Mega Pass bands are good Monday, July 26 through
Friday, July 30, 6 pm–closing and Saturday, July 31, 12 noon–closing.  Advanced sales dates and other Ride Ticket information can be found at our website at http://www.kimbertonfair.org/ride_info.htm.    New for 2010:  advance sale purchasers will receive a Pass which must be redeemed for the Weekly Wristband during Monday or Tuesday night of the Fair from Reithoffer's "Guest Services" trailer.

Please note that Mega Pass and regular Nightly Ride wristbands are not accepted at cash Attractions.

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July 21, 2010
Press Contact: Karen Dobson
Email: info@kimbertonfair.org

Kids Pedal Their Way to Kimberton Fair

You may have seen a Tractor Pull - an event where super-charged, highly modified tractors compete against each other to see who can make the longest pull as they try to move a sled that grows progressively heavier weight the further it goes.   Well at Kimberton Fair, the power isn't in the machinery, it's leg power as kids ages 4 - 9 get a chance to pedal a mini-tractor and pull a sled just their size! 

The new Children's Pedal Tractor Pull event will be run by The John Deere Club which is providing the pedal tractors, sleds and other contest equipment. 

Pre-registration is required and will take place at the Livestock Show Ring on Tuesday July 27 from 6 - 7 pm.  Competition begins at 7 pm.  Ribbons will be awarded to all participants, and cash prizes to the top 3 winners in each age bracket. 

 

 

RULES
1.          Contestants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at time of registration and participation.
2.          Parents/guardian must sign a waiver at time of registration.
3.          Contestant must be able to pedal the tractor without assistance.
4.          All pedal tractors will be furnished by the Fair.
5.          Contestants must wear shoes.
6.          Contest rules will be explained at the time of contest by the Fair or it’s representative.
7.          Fair reserves the right to amend age categories as necessary.            

 

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June 22, 2010
Press Contact: Karen Dobson
Email: info@kimbertonfair.org

Hershey Chocolate Baking Competition

Calling all bakers for the 2010 Hershey’s Cocoa Classic baking contest to be held on Monday, July 26 at the KIMBERTON FAIR. The contest is co-sponsored by The Hershey Company and the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs.        

Over 110 fairs across Pennsylvania will offer cash prizes for the best cake and tastiest cookies, brownies or bars in the youth category.  Pre-registration is required for KIMBERTON's contest which is a preliminary competition to the final Hershey’s Cocoa Classic competition in January at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show. First place winners at the Farm Show will be awarded a cash grand prize of $500 for the winning cake recipe and $250 for the winning cookie, brownie or bar recipe.
 
Pre-registration is required.  The rules for KIMBERTON FAIR'S contest are as follows:
 
COCOA CAKE CONTEST RULES
1.      Open to any individual who is a Pennsylvania resident; one entry per person.
2.      Entry must be a layered chocolate cake made from "scratch" and frosted (no mixes).
3.      CAKE RECIPE: A minimum of 1/4 cup of HERSHEY'S COCOA must be used and listed as “HERSHEY'S COCOA” in the cake batter part of the recipe.
4.      FROSTING/DRIZZLE: If frosting is chocolate, and also if a chocolate drizzle is used, HERSHEY'S COCOA must be used and listed as “HERSHEY'S COCOA” in the frosting/drizzle parts of the recipe.
5.      If candy, chocolate, or flavored baking chips products are used, they must be HERSHEY’S, REESE’S or HEATH branded products, and listed with their brand name in the recipe.” (See www.hersheys.com for complete product list.)
6.      The entire Cake entry must be submitted for judging on cardboard or a disposable plate.
7.      Recipe(s) must be submitted with the entry, printed on one side of 8-1/2” x 11” paper. Recipe must list all ingredients, quantities, and the preparation instructions. Entrant’s name, address and phone number must be printed on the back side of all the pages.
8.      Refrigeration is not available at the Fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise distributed for consumptionafter judgingfor food safety reasons.
9.      Judging Criteria: 

Flavor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                               30 points
       (aroma, taste, good balance of flavorings)
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                              25 points
       (moist and tender crumb; not soggy or dry)
Inside Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                            20 points
(even grain, evenly baked; free from air pockets)
Outside Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                           15 points
(consistent shape/size/surface; overall appeal)
Frosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                             10 points
(taste, texture, even color)

PRIZES: 1st = $25       2nd = $20      3rd – $15
  
 
COOKIE, BROWNIE OR BAR CONTEST RULES
1.      Exhibitor must be an individual (age 8 through and including 18 years ONLY) who is a Pennsylvania resident; one entry per person.
2.      Entry must be a plate of six (6) cookies, brownies or bars made from “scratch” (no mixes).
3.      COOKIE, BROWNIE OR BAR: A minimum of 1/2 cup of HERSHEY'S BAKING CHIPS (any variety) must be used and listed as “HERSHEY’S” plus the name of the specific chip variety in the cookie-brownie-bar batter part of the recipe.
4.      FROSTING/DRIZZLE: If chocolate frosting and/or chocolate drizzle is used, HERSHEY'S COCOA must be used and listed as “HERSHEY'S COCOA” in the frosting/drizzle part of the recipe.
5.      If candy, chocolate, or flavored baking chips products are used, they must be HERSHEY’S, REESE’S or HEATH branded products, and listed with their brand name in the recipe.”   (See www.hersheys.com for complete product list.)
6.      Entry must be submitted for judging on a doily set on top of a cardboard or a disposable plate. 
7.      Recipe(s) must be submitted with the entry, printed on one side of 8-1/2” x 11” paper. Recipe must list all ingredients, quantities, and the preparation instructions. Entrant’s name, address and phone number must be printed on the back side of all the pages.
8.      Refrigeration is not available at the Fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise distributed for consumptionafter judgingfor food safety reasons.
9.      Judging Criteria: 

Flavor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                               30 points
       (aroma, taste, good balance of flavorings)
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                              25 points
       (appropriate for the type of cookie, brownie or bar)
Inside Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                            20 points
(even grain, evenly baked; free from air pockets)
Outside Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                           15 points
(uniform size, shape, appearance; overall appeal)
Creativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                           10 points
 
PRIZES: 1st = $20      2nd = $15      3rd – $10
 
 
So dig out that favorite chocolate recipe and give it a try. You could be this year’s Hershey’s Cocoa Classic winner. Pre-registration is required.  For more information on entry requirements, contact Karen Dobson at info@kimbertonfair.org .

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June 22, 2010
Press Contact: Karen Dobson
Email: info@kimbertonfair.org

Fair Searches for Blue Ribbon Apple Pie

KIMBERTON FAIR is once again hosting a Blue Ribbon Apple Pie contest as a preliminary competition to the state competition held in January at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show.  Pre-registration is required for Kimberton's contest.  The Kimberton winner receives cash and a ribbon, and is then eligible to advance to the finals at the Farm Show where first place will be awarded a cash prize of $160.00. Other cash prizes will also be available for the top five entries.

 
The rules for KIMBERTON FAIR’S contest are as follows:
  1. Open to any individual who is a Pennsylvania resident; only one entry per person.
  2. Entry to be a pie that must include at least 60% apples in the filling. It does not need to be a “traditional” two crusted apple pie and it can have a variety of fillings.
  3. The entire pie must be submitted for judging in a disposable pie pan.
  4. The recipe for the pie and pie crust must be submitted with the entry. It should be submitted on an 8 ½” by 11” sheet of paper. The recipe must list all the ingredients, quantities and the preparation instructions. Entrant’s name, address and phone number must be printed on the back side of all the pages.
  5. Refrigeration is not available at the Fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise distributed for consumption after judging for food safety reasons. 
  6. Judging will be based on the following criteria:
Flavor                                                                       30 points
Filling: consistency, doneness, moistness & flavor       25 points
Crust: color, flavor, texture doneness                         20 points
Overall Appearance                                                   15 points
Creativity                                                                  10
                                                  TOTAL          100 Points
 
 
So dig out that favorite Apple Pie recipe and give it a try. You could end up being the Blue Ribbon Apple Pie winner at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show.  Pre-registration is required.  For more information on entry requirements, contact Karen Dobson at info@kimbertonfair.org               

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June 22, 2010
Press Contact: Karen Dobson
Email: info@kimbertonfair.org

The Incredible Angel Food Cake

The Angel Food Cake contest is returning to the competitive exhibit lineup at the Kimberton Fair this year on Monday, July 26.  Now known as "The INCREDIBLE Angel Food Cake contest" Kimberton's competition is co-sponsored by Pennsylvania Egg Farmers and the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs.  Pre-registration is required for Kimberton's contest which is a preliminary competition to the state finals in January at the PA Farm Show.

Baking a cake is a very rewarding area of home cookery. There are two main types of cakes, butter and foam (egg-leavened). Angel food is the classic example of a foam cake. The cake is 100% fat free and, because of the eggs, is a good source of the highest quality protein, as well a source of choline, which is essential to memory and brain development.
 
Kimberton's winner will receive cash and a ribbon, along with the opportunity to advance to the final competition at the PA Farm Show in January 2011 where the winner will receive $500.00 for first prize.
 
When entering your cake, which must be made from scratch and using eggs produced in Pennsylvania, you must also submit the recipe.
 
Cakes will be judged on the following categories and percentages:
 
            30%     Flavor (smell, taste, flavoring)
            25%     Inside Characteristics (texture, lightness)
            20%     Overall appearance (surface, size, color)
            15%     Creativity
            10%     Topping, Icing or Decoration
 
Pre-registration is required.  For questions, contact Karen Dobson at info@kimbertonfair.org

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December 8, 2009
Press Contact: Karen Dobson
Email: kardob@msn.com

Fair Honored with Good Neighbor Award

A special presentation was made at the East Pikeland Township's Board of Supervisor's meeting on December 8, 2009.

Mark Hammaker, Chairman of the Environmental Advisory Council, presented Kimberton Fair with a "Good Neighbor” Award in recognition of the Fair's efforts to improve their recycling program.

This award was accepted by Karen Dobson of the Fair Committee and Taylor Goetz, President of Kimberton Fire Company.  The Fair would like to thank Weston Solutions for their sponsorship in 2009 that allowed the fair to purchase recycling containers and expand the recycling efforts.

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