SPECIAL CONTESTS FOR THE 2007 FAIR:

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Adult Food Contests:

Crows Nest Cheesecake - Wednesday August 8 at 6 PM
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Both Traditional and Exotic categories
Entries close- Friday, August 3 at 1 PM
Receiving- Wednesday August 8 (all entries must be received no later than 5:45 PM)
Entry Fee $2.00 per entry Limit one entry per Exhibitor per class
Limited to Nevada County Residents
Judged by a panel of local judges

1st Place: $50, Breakfast or lunch for 2 at Paulette's Country Kitchen, Measuring Scoops & Shot Measure
2nd Place: Wilton® 3 Piece Springform Pan Set
3rd Place: Faberware® Nylon Whisk, Silicone Spoon Spatula
Your cheesecake entry grants you "Free Admission to the Fair"
The awards listed above are will be awarded for both Traditional and Exotic Cheesecake winners.

Captain's Booty Appetizers - Thursday August 9 at 6 PM
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Entries close- Friday, August 3 at 1 PM
Receiving- Thursday August 9 (all entries must be received no later than 5:45 PM)
Entry Fee $2.00 per entry Limit one entry per Exhibitor
Limited to Nevada County Residents
Judged by a panel of local judges
Make at least "2 dozen" of your favorite appetizers and display them with a "Pirate Theme". You are allowed a space of approximately 18" wide and 1/2 the table width deep for your creation. Refrigeration and microwave for entries will be provided at the Special Events Galley

1st Place: $100, Breakfast or lunch for 2 at Paulette's Country Kitchen, Avocado Slicer, Citrus Squeezer
2nd Place: Serving plate on Wicker Tray, Chefmate® Serving Tongs
3rd Place: Wearever® Air Bake Baking Sheet
Your appetizer entry grants you "Free Admission to the Fair"

Fire In the Hole Salsa - Friday August 10 at 6 PM
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Entries close- Friday, August 3 at 1 PM
Receiving- Friday, August 10 (all entries must be received no later than 5:45 PM)
Entry Fee $2.00 per entry Limit one entry per Exhibitor
Limited to Nevada County Residents
Judged by a panel of local judges
Salsa may be mild, medium or hot and brought fresh or canned.

1st Place: $100, Breakfast or lunch for 2 at Paulette's Country Kitchen, Red Enamel 1 Qt. Colander
2nd Place: Pro Freshionals™ Tomato Slicer, Faberware® Cutting Board
3rd Place: Faberware® Paring Knife, Kitchen Aid® Euro Peeler
Your salsa entry grants you "Free Admission to the Fair"

Walkin' The Plank for Anything Chocolate - Saturday, August 11 at 6 PM
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Entries close- Friday, August 3 at 1 PM
Receiving- Saturday, August 11 (all entries must be received no later than 5:45 PM)
Entry Fee $2.00 per entry Limit one entry per Exhibitor
Limited to Nevada County Residents
Judged by a panel of local "Chocoholic" judges
Anything made with chocolate in this contest.

1st Place: $100, Breakfast or lunch for 2 at Paulette's Country Kitchen, Non-Stick Baking Cups
2nd Place: Wilton® Angel Food Cake Pan, Faberware® Silicone Spatula/Scraper, Chocolate Chips
3rd Place: Wilton® Set of 3 Stacking Cooling Racks, Cocoa
Hersheys'® Kisses for Places 1st-3rd
Your chocolate entry grants you "Free Admission to the Fair"

Potato Salad on the Poop Deck - Sunday, August 12 at 6 PM
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Entries close- Friday, August 3 at 1 PM
Receiving- Sunday, August 12 (all entries must be received no later than 5:45 PM)
Entry Fee $2.00 per entry Limit one entry per Exhibitor per category
Limited to Nevada County Residents
Judged by a panel of local judges
Prepare a bowl of your best potato salad

1st Place: $100, Breakfast or lunch for 2 at Paulette's Country Kitchen, Kitchen Aid® Euro Peeler
2nd Place: Serving Bowl, Oneida® Serving Spoon
3rd Place: Kitchen Aid® Egg Slicer
Your potato salad entry grants you "Free Admission to the Fair"