7th Annual Tobacco Stringing / Looping Contest
Department S7
Sponsored by: Fun, Rides and Events, Sanford, NC Teams should arrive at the Yesterday Village Tobacco Barn by 1:00 PM - Friday, October 1 Practice will start at 1:00 PM Competition will begin promptly at 3:00 pm RULES, REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION The Carolina Classic Fair is proud to present the 8th Annual Tobacco Stringing / Looping Contest sponsored by Fun, Rides and Events of Sanford, NC. Exhibitor must send Registration Form with entry form to Carolina Classic Fair, PO Box 68, Winston-Salem, NC 27102 or bring to the Fair Administrative Office, 421 West 27th Street, Gate 9. If you have questions, please call Fair office at 336.727.2236. Give entry tag to Contest Coordinator when checking in. ADMISSION GOOD FOR TEAM MEMBERS ONLY (3) ! Exception: One adult will be admitted free with youth team member. Team Members will be admitted free at all gates with their entry tag, but others must pay gate admission. Space in Gate 8 parking lot is available for free to Team Members (one vehicle), but space is limited and not guaranteed. If parking is full at the Gate 8, a sign will be placed in front of the lot and team members will be responsible for finding and paying their own parking. Parking fees will not be reimbursed. Please come early! Each team will consist of (3) Three individuals - (1) one Looper and (2) two Handlers . Time will begin when looper has stick horse and string in his/her hands. Time will end when string is tied off and broken. Judging Criteria / Points Scale: (Each criteria will be awarded up to 10 points) Bundle Size - (3-4 leaves in each) Evenness of leaf heads in bundle 36-38 bundles per stick Tightness of bundles Evenness of bundle heights on stick (2 1/2 - 3 1/2 inches from stem end) Neatness Holding ability (Judges will hold stick and shake to check for looseness) All teams will use the same ball of tobacco string - (Judges will record number of breaks in string and 5 points will be deducted for each break. Total points scored in combination with time will determine winners. Judges decision will be final. Department S7 - Section 101 - Tobacco Stringing / Looping Contest Premiums: 1st: $250 2nd: $150 3rd: $100 Class # 1 Tobacco Stringing / Looping Contest
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Sanford, NC
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