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Corner of Frost & White Bear Avenue · Maplewood · MN · 55109

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Event Information

It is again time to start thinking about the 97th Annual Ramsey County Fair.
The Fair runs from Wednesday, July 14 thru Sunday, July 18, 2010.
The Fair Grounds are located at 2020 White Bear Avenue in Maplewood, Minnesota.
The Fair Office Phone Number is 651.770.2626

For more information on the:
Application for Commercial Booth Space & Rules and Regulations - Commercial Booth Exhibitors (not for food vendors) - click here (2010)
Ramsey County Fair - Fair Information & Schedule of Events (2010) Updated soon...

For information on the Ramsey County Parade, click here.

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Exhibits

Bring your artwork, needlework, photography, foods and horticulture to the fair! See how you 'fare' against your friends and neighbors.

Exhibit information is in the Premium Brochure available at City & County Libraries, click the links below for the Exhibitors Handbook, or contact Sharon at 651.633.8577.

2010 EXHIBITORS HANDBOOK:
Exhibitors click on the links below for your section

General Information
Entry Form
Creative Arts and Crafts
Clothing
Foods
Home Art
Horticulture & Rose Show
Special Events

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2010 Talent Show
Date of Competition
Sunday July 18 5 - 8 p.m.
   
Three divisions:
Pre-teen (12 and under)Teen (13-18)open - any age
   
Fee Amount
Prizes
$10 entry feeFirst place$65
 Second place$45
 Third place$25
  • No Auditions will be held
  • Deadline for registering - Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. - no exceptions. The competition will take place at the Ramsey County Fair, 2020 White Bear Ave. in Maplewood on Sunday, July 18th, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. All contestants should be at the Fair by 4:30 p.m.
  • Must be a resident of Ramsey County or if a group, one person must be a resident
  • Competition is open to all amateur entertainers. Professionals, including union musicians, or whose talent is a principal source of income, are not permitted to enter
  • Four-minute time limit for the act
  • COMPACT DISCS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED ON WHAT TRACK TO CUE FOR PLAY PRIOR TO YOUR PERFORMANCE. For vocalist CDS, they MAY NOT HAVE ANY VOCALS OF ANY KIND. Vocal acts WILL BE DISQUALIFIED if there are vocals on the accompaniment CD.
  • Contestants are required to use sound system provided by the Ramsey County Fair
  • First place winners in each division go on to represent Ramsey County at the Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Competition
  • Download and print the 2010 Ramsey County Fair Talent Contest Rules and Information below for all rules and other information
Please send entry form with $10 to:
Ramsey County Fair Office
2020 White Bear Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55109

If you have any questions about the competition, please contact talent competition coordinator: Kat @ 651.334.9680 or The Ramsey County Fair Office at 651.770.2626

Click below to print out Entry Form, Rules or Download Acrobat free.
Talent Contest Rules & Information & Official Entry Form (2010)

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Day Camp
Thursday & Friday, July 15 & 16, 2010

Who: Youth age 6-14
When: July 15 & 16
Time: 9 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Location and mail registrations too:
2020 White Bear Avenue
Maplewood, MN 55109

We had so much fun last year at our day camp we are offering it agian this year.

Youth will get a behind the scences look at what goes on at a fair from entering exhibits to performing on stage. They will also participate in lots of hands on activities, in th epetting zoo, with the marionettes, 4H, and more...

Registration Fee: $35/day/child; lunch is provided
$10 off (early bird - register by June 30)

Don't miss this rare opportunity to spend the day at the fair.

Click here for Form

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Youth Pet Day
Saturday, July 17, 2010

If you are a youth between the ages of 5 and 15, plan to participate in the Youth Pet Show at the Ramsey County Free Fair.

The Youth Pet Show will take place on Saturday, July 17 starting at 2:00 p.m.

Register at 1:30 p.m. in the Pet Show tent.

All pets are eligible - dog, cat, hamster, bird, rabbit, etc. All animals need to be leashed/caged while on the grounds.

Jim Lewis, University Of Minnesota(retired) will be the judge.

There will be prizes and trophies awarded and classes will include:

Class: Open Youth Pet Show
Lot 01 -
Most knowledgeable youth
Lot 02 -
Largest pet
Lot 03 -
Smallest Pet
Lot 04 -
Pet with the most Hair
Lot 05 -
Pet with the most Fur
Lot 06 -
Pet with the most Feathers
Lot 07 -
Youth and pet who most resemble each other
Lot 08 -
Most unique pet
Lot 09 -
Best dressed Pet
Lot 10 -
4-H Youth with the Best Pet
Lot 11 -
Grand Champion Pet
Lot 12 -
Reserve Champion Pet

Plan now to show off your knowledge and your pet at the Ramsey County Fair!

For more information, call Ramsey County Fair office - 770-2626

Click here to print out flyer

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Amateur Cake Decorating Contest
Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 1:0o pm.

Do you have a great idea for a decorated cake? Here's an opportunity for cake decorators to put their creative talents to the test!!

Date: Saturday, July 17, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Open Class Exhibits Building
Theme: The Boy Scouts 100th Anniversary
Categories There will be 2 age categories

1. Youth (12 - 17 yr.)
2. Adult (18 yr. and older)

Judging: Cakes will be judged on creativity, originality, and presentation/overall impact. This contest is strictly based on cake design and cakes will not be eaten on the premises. Judging will be conducted by a panel of judges selected by the Ramsey County Fair. Judges' decisions are final. Cakes will remain on display and will be released to the exhibitor at 9 p.m on Sunday July 18

Rules:

a. Contestants must not be employed in or accept money for working in the baking or catering industry.
b. The cake must be made and decorated by the person entering the contest.
c. Contestants will need to bring their own decorating tools, extension cord, equipment and other supplies. Be sure to bring a bucket for water, cleaning cloths and aprons.
d. All entries must be on a disposable plate or platter depending on size of cake.
e. Cake must be at least 75% edible, non-edible props may be used for decoration and structure.
f. An index card must be submitted along with the entry providing the entrant's name, address, and phone number(s).
g. There is no entry fee.

Prizes: 1st place winners in each category will receive $10.00 and 2nd place winners will receive $5.

Entries are due July 7. We will accept the first 5 entrants in each category.

Click here to download the form

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Senior Citizens

Do You Know Any Outstanding Senior Citizens?

Nominate them for Minnesota's Outstanding Senior Citizen by entering them in the country competition.

It is easy to nominate a family member, friend, neighbor or anyone who is involved in making the community a better place to live.

Contact - Ramsey County Fair Office for more information at 651.770.2626.

Click here to print out the Nomination Form (2010)

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Gold Star Amusement Carnival Ride Specials
Wednesday & Thursday
5 - 7 p.m. - 2 can ride for the price of 1
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Noon - 2 p.m. - 2 can ride for the price of 1
Arm Band Special - $22.00 for all rides
Friday - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. & Sunday - Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Carnival Ride Hours:
Wednesday & Thursday
- 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday - 12:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Sunday - 12:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Rides open at opening of fair and close at 11:00 p.m.
Check out schedule of events
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Advance Ride Tickets
Advance sales for carnival ride tickets is a great way to save!
They are almost half the normal price of regular ride tickets
and are available at the following locations until Wednesday, July14th
**Five rides for $10.00** - Good on all rides, anytime, any day!
(Not valid for game booth or concessions)
Available at:
West St. Paul
Plaza TV and Appliance
North St. Paul
Community Center
White Bear Avenue
Ramsey County Fair Office
Ramsey County Nursing Home
U of M Extension/4-H Office
Plaza TV and Appliance
Perkins
Premier Bank
Rainbow Foods
Maplewood
City Hall
Community Center
Community Offices
Roseville
City Hall
St. Paul
Commissioner Reinhardt's Office
 
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