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Thursday, August 21, 2003
Weather:
Attendance: 1,323
Admission: Adults $4.00 Over 65 $2.00 Children 6-12 $1.00 Under 6 Free and Parking Free
Events:
Lip Sync Contest
Family Night (6-10) Ride all the rides for $14.00
Live Band Moe Harrington and the White Chapel Band (Didn't get to play, rained out)
Bingo Tent
Midway & Rides
Friday, August 22, 2003
Weather:
Attendance: 790
Admission: Adults $4.00 Over 65 $2.00 Children 6-12 $1.00 Under 6 Free and Parking Free
Events:
Antique Tractor Pull and Parade
Backseat Driver Contest
Casino Night (Main Tent)
Bluegrass Jam Session
Bingo Tent
Exhibit Halls (Adult & Youth)
Midway & Rides
Saturday, August 23, 2003
Weather:
Attendance: 1,478
Admission: Adults $5.00 Over 65 $3.00 Children 6-12 $2.00 Under 6 Free and Parking Free
Events:
Horse Show
Horse Pull
Cattle Judging
Chicken BBQ
Exhibit Halls (Adult & Youth)
Pony Rides by Brookside Stables
Arm Wrestling Contest
Tae Kwon Do Demonstration (Main Tent)
Cow Plop Contest
In Honor of Rex Bartlett's love of Square Dance: Join DVFDA in Square Dancing on the Grass by the Flying Garbonzo's Band
Bingo Tent
Midway & Rides
Sunday, August 24, 2003
Weather:
Attendance: 1,317
Admissions: General Admission (Slopeside Seating) Adults $5.00, Children $2.00. Bleacher Seating Adults $7.00 Children $4.00
Events: Demolition Derby
Midway & Rides
Midway $1 Ride Special Today Only
Officers President: Kevin Butler
Vice President: Stanley Cross
Assistant Vice President: John Wheeler
Treasurer: Steven E. Adams
Administrative Assistant: Cathy Flower
Clerk: Elizabeth Wheeler
Trustees (with terms ending in October of given year) 2005 Steve Adams
Diana Brown
Barbara Cole
Rusty Lackey
2004 Kevin Butler
John Wheeler
Gail Look
2003 Phil Bartlett
Stan Cross
Cathy Flower
Roscoe Shippee
DEPARTMENTS:
Superintendent of Grounds: Steve Adams and Stan Cross
Supts. of Commercial Booths: Steve Adams
Electricians: Purple Electric
Advertising: Diane Chapman
Supt. of Antique Tractor Pull: Bill Adams
Supt. of Arm Wrestling Contest: Brad Betit
Supt. of Arts & Crafts: Barbara Cole
Supt. of Backseat Driver Contest: Joe Puleo
Supt. of Casino Night: Bill LaBonte
Supt. of Children's Games: Rebecca Sweeney
Supt. of Demolition Derby: Kevin Aldrich
Supt. of Exhibitor's Raffle: Nathan Moore
Supt. of Floral Hall: Robert Robinson
Supt. of Horse Pull: Lewis Moore
Supt. of Horse Show: Kevin Butler
Supt. of Lip Sync Contest: Mike Rosso
Supt. of Livestock: Tanya Bernard
Supt. of Needlework: Barbara Cole
Photographer: Nicki Steel
Supt. of Photography Contest: Sieglinde Joyce
Supt. of Sheep, Goats & Llammas: Andy Rice
Supt. of Youth Department: Lisa Gilbeau
Window Display: Julie Moore
Booklet: Gail Look
Assistant Department Heads:
Asst. Supt. of Antique Tractors: Greg Adams
Asst. Supt. of Backseat Driver Contest: Joanne Puleo
Asst. Supt. of Horse Draw: Phil Bartlett
Asst. Supt. of Horse Show: Joni Sullivan
Asst. Supt. of Youth Exhibits Deb Reilley
Asst. Supt. of Needlework Gail Look
Asst. Supt. of Arts & Crafts Gail Look
Asst. Supt. of Photography Diane Heileman
Asst. Supt. of Photo Contest: Ben Joyce
The 86th Deerfield Valley Farmers’ Day was held on August 21st - 24th 2003
This year the weather held out in our favor throughout most of the fair schedule. Family Night was a great success and Moe Harrington and the White Chapel Band provided a mix of Old time Country and Bluegrass music for the fairgoers enjoyment. The Lip Sync Contest continues to be enjoyed by participants and spectators as everyone enjoys watching the talented contestants. Friday evening allowed fairgoers a chance to enjoy rides on the midway and the ever popular Antique Tractor Pull plus a chance to win big on Casino night. The Bluegrass Jam session, at the cattle shed offered an opportunity to enjoy a lot of local talent. This years play Bingo for local charities was a success and allowed contributions to three local charities. The traditional events and contests occurred on Saturday where there was certainly something of interest for all fairgoers. With great pride and enthusiasm participants of all ages competed in the horse show, cattle judging, horse pulling, games, demonstrations and for exhibit prizes. Special thanks to the volunteers who jumped in at the last minute to coordinate and deliver successful events. On Saturday evening admission to the Fair grounds was free after 6:30 in honor of Rex Bartlett, The Flying Garbanzo's Band provided the music for the Square Dancing on the Grass.
The Fair Association is grateful to all participants and volunteers whose hard work and participation contribute to the continued success of the fair. It takes many hours and people to put on the Fair each year. The Wilmington Town Office, School District, Police, Fire, and Highway Departments all help out, as well as both Whitingham and Deerfield Valley Rescue. Many businesses and individuals donate prizes, materials and equipment. Literally thousands of volunteer hours are donated by individuals and the officers and trustees of the fair association all year long. A special thank you to you all for keeping this local traditional fair a part of our local history.
Planning for the 2004 fair has already begun. We welcome your ideas and comments for events and improvements to the Fair or your volunteer time at the fair to setup, operate, and clean up after the fun is over. If you are interested, please contact any of the fair association trustees. Our regular monthly meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm, at the Wilmington Fire Station.
Steven E. Adams, President
Trustees: Roscoe Shippee, Phil Bartlett, Stanley Cross, Cathy Flower, John Wheeler, Steven Adams, Diana Brown, Rusty Lackey, Gail Look, Barbara Cole, Melissa Powers.
See You At The Fair August 19th thru 22nd 2004.
103rd Annual Deerfield Valley Farmers' Day Fair August 2022