Hard to believe that the 2008 Altamont Fair has come and gone. It had some wonderful moments (lasting hours and days!) I'll be sharing some of the show results with you and some of things I found going on.
But, all the volunteers who are involved in putting this fair on, they want your ideas on how to make it better. And they would really like to hear just what you liked about the 2008 Fair. Just leave your comment below, I don't need to know your name, just your thoughts. Thanks
Friday, August 22, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
A calf is born
Wow! In the Miracle of Birth tent inside Gate 2, there have been two tremendous calves born. 10:30 am on Tuesday, Lucy the cow delivered Altamont, a girl calf. We got a great video that you still can see. Then Wednesday, Sparkle the cow waited until 9 pm to deliver (with the help of Farmer Mike and Dr. Stu) a bouncing baby bull, Monte. Mothers and calves are doing fine.
It was AWESOME. You have got to check this out. Another calf will be born (fingers crossed) on Thursday.
The sheep show was split between meat sheep and wooly sheep.
Those pulling draft horses were so BIG and STRONG!
So on to Thursday, Jordan Pruitt is performing in the evening.
There will be baby chicks hatching in the Agriculture Building.
There will be dairy cattle showing morning and evening.
The photography in the Flower Building is incredible, well displayed and plentiful.
Also check out the smiling tomato....too late tonight to show you a picture but WOW
The Farmhouse museum will have a display on the birth of modern medicine.
and so much more.....See you at the Altamont Fair.
It was AWESOME. You have got to check this out. Another calf will be born (fingers crossed) on Thursday.
The sheep show was split between meat sheep and wooly sheep.
Those pulling draft horses were so BIG and STRONG!
So on to Thursday, Jordan Pruitt is performing in the evening.
There will be baby chicks hatching in the Agriculture Building.
There will be dairy cattle showing morning and evening.
The photography in the Flower Building is incredible, well displayed and plentiful.
Also check out the smiling tomato....too late tonight to show you a picture but WOW
The Farmhouse museum will have a display on the birth of modern medicine.
and so much more.....See you at the Altamont Fair.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Tuesday
Opening Day---lots of excitement
A dozen 6 horse hitches are expected for the draft horse show.
First ever apple peeling contest
Lady Antebellum perform on new bandstand stage
Calf expected to be born at New Miracle of Birth exhibit
Great Goat Show
Pony show is beginning
A new Miss Altamont Fair will be crowned
Contestants will be vying for the Fleischman's yeast contest. Sample the entries after the judging. They are beautiful and delicious.
And so much more. Come and enjoy this year's Altamont Fair!!
A dozen 6 horse hitches are expected for the draft horse show.
First ever apple peeling contest
Lady Antebellum perform on new bandstand stage
Calf expected to be born at New Miracle of Birth exhibit
Great Goat Show
Pony show is beginning
A new Miss Altamont Fair will be crowned
Contestants will be vying for the Fleischman's yeast contest. Sample the entries after the judging. They are beautiful and delicious.
And so much more. Come and enjoy this year's Altamont Fair!!
Final Prep
Tomorrow is showtime so today is spent putting finishing touches in all the barns and bulidings. You should see the pony stalls. Each stable paints and decorates their own stalls--Buzz Lightyear to Frontiertown. And the skeins of yarn and garments in the Sheep building are superb. You won't believe the poultry building---so many different colored eggs. Be sure to check out the Ag Building--hatching chicks and apple peeling.
See you tomorrow at your local Altamont Fair.
See you tomorrow at your local Altamont Fair.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Army StrongChili Cook Off
New to the Altamont Fair this year will be a chili contest. It will be Saturday August 16, enter by Gate 3. You need to pick up an entry form at your local Hannaford Supermarket---just ask at the service desk and send to the Altamont Fair (address on the form.) Send it to the fair by August 13, that's Wednesday. The chili should be one of these categories.....vegetarian, traditional or Army Strong (spiciness).
This will be the Army Strong Chili Cook-off so the judges will be Army personnel. The criteria is which chili merits the Army Strong label.
Ok, entry form check
crock pot of chili check
cheering section check
wonderful prizes check
I wonder if they need another judge? hmmmm.....
This will be the Army Strong Chili Cook-off so the judges will be Army personnel. The criteria is which chili merits the Army Strong label.
Ok, entry form check
crock pot of chili check
cheering section check
wonderful prizes check
I wonder if they need another judge? hmmmm.....
Thursday, August 7, 2008
MIRACLE OF BIRTH
Each day at the Fair, a dairy cow from Stanton Farms will give birth. This will be happening in the Miracle of Birth Tent next to the Cattle Building near Gate 2. You will have a chance to actually see the process live and in person. Come check it out!
This assumes the cow cooperates each day---isn't that part of the miracle?
This assumes the cow cooperates each day---isn't that part of the miracle?
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Wow! A roller coaster and Giant zucchini
Well the fair is next week so all the behind the scenes work to put on this show is happening NOW. Animal pens are being set up, restaurants are being cleaned and shined, sound systems are being tuned up and the grandstand stage is being finished. That new grandstand stage is going to be beautiful.
There are 500 entries in the Fine Arts department. You'll have to make sure to see the great photographs, the fantastic watercolors, the digitally enhance art. The Flower building is an awesome place for this display.
There are entries for the giant zucchini contest......If you entered vegetables and find a contender in your garden this week, you can add it to your entries Sunday afternoon when you bring in your other vegetables. You could have bragging rights for a whole year about the largest zucchini in the capital district!
Oh, I didn't know that the Midway will have Altamont Fair's first ever roller coaster. I think it is called Indy 500 but I'll check on that.
Advance sale tickets are available this week at Hannaford Supermarkets. and there are discount coupons on the website if you are waiting to buy your ticket at the gate.
There are 500 entries in the Fine Arts department. You'll have to make sure to see the great photographs, the fantastic watercolors, the digitally enhance art. The Flower building is an awesome place for this display.
There are entries for the giant zucchini contest......If you entered vegetables and find a contender in your garden this week, you can add it to your entries Sunday afternoon when you bring in your other vegetables. You could have bragging rights for a whole year about the largest zucchini in the capital district!
Oh, I didn't know that the Midway will have Altamont Fair's first ever roller coaster. I think it is called Indy 500 but I'll check on that.
Advance sale tickets are available this week at Hannaford Supermarkets. and there are discount coupons on the website if you are waiting to buy your ticket at the gate.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Parade of Champions
Make sure you are at the Fair at 6:30 Saturday night to see the Parade of Champions. This is a new happening this year. There will be two champions from each barn, chickens, goats, sheep, cows, ponies, etc. You will be able to see them and hear a little bit more about the animals.
Following the Parade, will be a animal costume class--open to fair exhibitors and their costumed animals. You should see the trophy that John van Wormer has donated---gorgeous.
Oh, the parade and costume parade will be happening in the big horse show ring, easy to find.
Following the Parade, will be a animal costume class--open to fair exhibitors and their costumed animals. You should see the trophy that John van Wormer has donated---gorgeous.
Oh, the parade and costume parade will be happening in the big horse show ring, easy to find.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Miss Altamont Fair
You still have an opportunity to be crowned Miss Altamont Fair. This is a contest to recognize natural beauty and encourage poise and public speaking. There are categories for little girls and grown women. You'll be expected to make appearances at the Altamont Fair (August12-17,2008) and then come back next year and crown your successor. It is a whole new way to see the fair.
Go to Altamontfair.com and click on Premium book (on the left) then scroll through the possibilities til you see Miss Altamont Fair.....click on that. You'll find all the info you need and the entry form.. But hurry.....entries close August 8, 2008.
There is going to be a reunion of former Miss Altamont Fair winners. Please contact the pageant superintendent (see premium book) for details.
Go to Altamontfair.com and click on Premium book (on the left) then scroll through the possibilities til you see Miss Altamont Fair.....click on that. You'll find all the info you need and the entry form.. But hurry.....entries close August 8, 2008.
There is going to be a reunion of former Miss Altamont Fair winners. Please contact the pageant superintendent (see premium book) for details.
Friday, August 1, 2008
People vs. machines
Apple Peeler Contest 2008
In the olden days, yes before I was born---in the 1800’s, people used to “put up” fruit for the winter. They used apples for kettles of applesauce, lots of delicious pies and dried apple slices. Each apple had to be peeled—so many inventors wanted to ease the workload. Hundreds of inventors came up with mechanical peelers to make the job go faster. Ed Languish of Albany County has been collecting these gems for years. This year he’ll be displaying some of his mechanical peeling machines at the Altamont Fair. (August 12-17).
But is the machine really better than a man? Can a woman create a longer peel than a machine? Can a child peel a trip of shiny red apple that is longer than his/her Mom’s? We’ll answer these questions and more daily at the Agricultural Building at the Altamont Fair. Individuals will be able to publicly peel an apple for the longest strips. (Contests daily at 3pm and 6:30 )Mr. Languish will demonstrate his handcranked machine apple stripping. Will you try it? Will you win? Sign up early at the Agricultural Building each day. There will be ribbons. Albany County orchards will be donating fruit gift certificates to the winners.
We will supply the apples and the peelers. You supply the expertise.
Who can peel the longest strip from the apple? In one piece? Will it be you??
In the olden days, yes before I was born---in the 1800’s, people used to “put up” fruit for the winter. They used apples for kettles of applesauce, lots of delicious pies and dried apple slices. Each apple had to be peeled—so many inventors wanted to ease the workload. Hundreds of inventors came up with mechanical peelers to make the job go faster. Ed Languish of Albany County has been collecting these gems for years. This year he’ll be displaying some of his mechanical peeling machines at the Altamont Fair. (August 12-17).
But is the machine really better than a man? Can a woman create a longer peel than a machine? Can a child peel a trip of shiny red apple that is longer than his/her Mom’s? We’ll answer these questions and more daily at the Agricultural Building at the Altamont Fair. Individuals will be able to publicly peel an apple for the longest strips. (Contests daily at 3pm and 6:30 )Mr. Languish will demonstrate his handcranked machine apple stripping. Will you try it? Will you win? Sign up early at the Agricultural Building each day. There will be ribbons. Albany County orchards will be donating fruit gift certificates to the winners.
We will supply the apples and the peelers. You supply the expertise.
Who can peel the longest strip from the apple? In one piece? Will it be you??
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