Premium Books Are Available

The premium books for 2010 have been mailed to members, previous exhibitors, and all who requested to receive them. Look for them in locations around the area. Contact a director if you aren't able to get one.

Harwinton and Torrington Post Offices, Thomaston Bank, local restaurants and stores, feed supply stores, etc. The Premium book is also accessible on our website for viewing and printing. Exhibitor forms are included in the book. So get working on those exhibits, arts & crafts, contest entries, etc. That is what makes our Fair so much. Participate and enjoy!!!!

Scholarships Awarded

On August 22nd, the Harwinton Agricultural Society awarded two $1,000.00 scholarships at our annual Appreciation Picnic. The two recipients are Nicolle Hill and Joscyln Pearson. We wish them both success at the schools they will be attending this fall. It's always great knowing we have helped them to continue their educations!

Harwinton Fair Appreciation Picnic

Despite a very rainy afternoon, the Harwinton Agricultural Society held its annual Appreciation Picnic for the workers & volunteers who make our fair such a success each year. The food was great and the company was even better. Ernie Schultz supplied wonderful accordion music for young and old to enjoy.

Actually, our board members and their families also need a definite "THANKS" for doing this event each year. Before we know it, it will be FAIR TIME! So let's all gear up and here we go again!!!

Work Continues at Fairgrounds

Weekly worknights on Tuesday are still going on. Anyone who would like to join us, members and volunteers alike are welcome. There is always something that you could do to help. Before you know it, October will be here! Contact a director or member, or just come to the fairgrounds on Tuesday evening from 5:00 pm on.

Scholarship Applications Still Being Accepted

There is still time to submit an application for our scholarship awards this year. The deadline is June 30, 2010. Please go to the "Fair Scholarship" tab on the website. Applications can be download from this part of the site. Each scholarship is $1,000. and can be for first year or continuing education at the college level.

Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted

The deadline for scholarship applications has been set for June 30, 2010. Applications are available at the guidance offices in the area school. If you need forms, please contact our secretary, Lisa Shimels or one of the other directors who can help you out.

Look in the "Fair Scholarship" section on our website for the criteria on the eligibility requirements. There are two scholarships offered, one for pursuit in the agricultural field and one for non agricultural. Don't let the deadline pass! Each scholarhip is $1,000.00.

Worknights Every Tuesday

Worknights have started on every Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. on. There are projects once again to be completed before fair time. Work has begun on roads around the grounds. There will be upkeep and repairs to some of the buildings.

New drainage has started on our parking fields with the generosity of the Harwinton Lions Club donating materials for this work. With proper drainage of the water on those fields, the grounds will be improved to allow better use of those areas during concerts, fair parking and other events at our facilities.

Painting is an ongoing task. Keeping up the buildings and grounds take a lot of time and effort from our directors and members. Volunteers are always welcome. Just show up on Tuesday and we'll definitely find something you can do to help out. You can also contact one of our directors or members who will be happy to hear from you.