The Ladies Fair is a showcase of our local talent in baking, canned goods, candy, handicrafts, embroidery, wool felting, asewing, knitting, crochet, and photography. Everyone–men, women, and children–are invited to browse the various categories and classes on the Premium Sheet and submit their entries for display and judging. In addition to 21 categories and 144 classes, 13 Special Awards are sponsored by businesses offering over $400 in prize money, as well as an engraved crystal vase presented to the talented individual who wins the most ribbons in all classes.
The Bandstand is the place to be on Saturday afternoon. More than 75 different classes of prize-winning baked goods will be auctioned to the highest bidder starting with Junior Fair items at 1 pm, followed by the Ladies Fair items at 1:30 pm. These blue-and red-ribbon winners are the best of the best—who will be taking home these mouthwatering delicious treats? The Ladies Fair special quilt will feature quilters’ interpretation of the designated theme in a mini 24” quilt is auctioned at 2 pm. All you need is a bidder’s number available that day at the bandstand (12:30-1:00 pm) or you can reserve one by contacting A. Denise Farrugia at 630.556.4771. All proceeds benefit the Big Rock Plowing Match Association.
