Meriden Grange Fair

Meriden Grange is gearing up for its 82nd annual Meriden Grange Fair on Saturday, September 10th, 2011. This local fair is open to the public. The Grange is seeking entries for this year’s contests:

• Association of Connecticut Fairs Contests (Adult and Junior Baking, Apple Pie and Quilt)*
• Needlework
• Flower Show
• Home Bakery
• Canned Fruits and Vegetables
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Adult and Children Arts and Crafts
• Photography

A full listing of all the contests and their categories can be found in the 82nd Annual Meriden Grange Fair Premium Book which will be available at Greenbacker’s Country Store-Agway, 744 Murdock Avenue, and at other supporting businesses in the Meriden area. The Premium Book and Entry Form are also available as PDF file downloads on the Meriden Grange website: http://www.meridengrange.org/grangeagfair.asp.

All contest entries will be accepted between 3 and 9pm on Friday, September 9th. 

The fair also features a Roast Pork Dinner.  The dinner will be served from 5 to 6pm and offers mashed potatoes, gravy, applesauce, Cindy’s famous cole slaw, vegetables, bread with butter, dessert, and a beverage. Take-outs will be available. For reservations please call (203) 237-4617. Organizers stress that the dinner often sells out quickly, so reservations are strongly recommended.

Further information about the fair is available by contacting Meriden Grange at (203) 237-4617, e-mailing info@meridengrange.org or visiting www.MeridenGrange.org.

*The Adult and Junior Baking, Apple Pie and Quilt contest winners from the Meriden Grange Fair will have a chance to compete at the state runoffs in November.