Yard sale among highlights of Lewiston Country Fair

LEWISTON Theres one more chance to shop for summer bargains and view the best vegetables, flowers and crafts at the annual Lewiston Country Fair and Community Yard Sale, sponsored by the Village of Lewiston Recreation Department with assistance from the Lewiston Garden Club.

It will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Village of Lewiston/Red Brick School grounds, 145 N. Fourth St.

One mans trash is another mans treasure and the Community Yard Sale is true recycling time. Members of the community are invited to rent a space to sell their trash and treasures in the annual event. Spaces are $12 for a 10- by 10-foot space, or $15 after Monday. Reserve spaces by calling 754-1990.

The Country Fair also invites amateur gardeners, farmers, bakers, photographers and both creative children and adults to sign up for competitions. Registration for events begins at 8:45 a.m. and ends at 10 a.m. on the day of the fair. Registration forms for all events can be obtained in advance at the Village of Lewiston office or village recreation office, both at 145 N. Fourth St.

As in all country fairs, there will be vegetable and flower judging in a number of categories. Large pumpkins are always welcomed. Flowers will be based on those blooming in September, as well as dried arrangements and house plants. All of the entries must have been grown by the entrant.

Other Country Fair competitions include:

Amateur bakers. There will be cake, pie, cookie and miscellaneous competitions. All ingredients must be from scratch and must be listed. Instant pudding and cake mixes cannot be used. There will be prizes in each division as well as a Best of Show.

Relish and jam competition. This will include pickles, salsa and relishes, jams and preserves. Ingredients must be listed and must be made from scratch.

Scarecrows will be judged in the Avenue of Scarecrows. Families and individuals are invited to submit an entry. Ribbons will be given in various divisions and a best of show ribbon will be awarded to the best scarecrow. Each entrant must supply their own scarecrow.

Photography. Amateur photographers may submit entries in one of four categories nature, people, landscape and photos of Lewiston. A special prize will be awarded in the Lewiston category. Photos may be in color or black and white. All photos must be at least 5 by 7 inches and must be matted or framed. Only two entries can be submitted per category.

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Yard sale among highlights of Lewiston Country Fair