COMING EVENTS
AT THE
POWHATAN FAIR GROUNDS:

Benefit Mary on the Mend

March 24 12p-5p

Interact Club in partnership with the
Fair Association
is organizing the event.

If you are interested in participating in this event, call
Randa Jackson
at (804) 240-0391
or email Cindy Harris, Interact Club Sponsor
at cindy.harris [at] powhatan.k12.va.us

"Fall Mud Bogging"
May 20

"Hippie Market" Flea Market (every Saturday)

Fall Festival "
Trunk O' Treats"
10/31

TURKEY SHOOT
starts in Oct.
EVERY SATURDAY
6:30 PM

Supper Table (3rd Sat Free Hot Dinner)

NEW! Gospel Concert
Series -
more details to come

We give young people the opportunity to make the decision about what they want and how they want it.

Check out the Facebook page for more details.

Upcoming event: Teen Takeover Day - Friday, September 24 5pm-12 midnight.

Motto

"Serving the Community with Unity"

Vision

To Create community pride, hope, opportunity, social and economic stability, brotherhood and unity, making a significant difference for people of all cultures

Advisory Council

• Delegate Lee Ware, House of Delegate
• Kevin Myers, Director Powhatan County Park and Recreation
• Christi Polster, Chamber of Commerce
• Sherry Swinson, Economic Development
• Latika Lee, Soul Source

1. This is an open dog contest for youth and adult participants.

2. All participants must pre-register prior to the show by contacting the Powhatan Extension Office at 598-5640 or email chowland@vt.edu. Preregistrations will be accepted through 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2010 at the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office or through mail. No late entries or class additions will be accepted. Please bring the completed entry form and rabies certificate with you to the contest on the day of the event.

3. There is no entry fee to participate in this contest.

4. Exhibitors and animals should be on site ½ hour prior to start of show by (11:30 a.m.).

5. No puppy under 4 months of age will be allowed to enter.

6. All dogs must be clean, in good health, and have necessary vaccinations.

7. A copy of a current rabies certificate is required and must be turned in with
registration entry form on day of event. Must call to pre-register.

8. All dog owners must demonstrate good manners and sportsmanship.

9. Dogs must be on a leash and under control of exhibitors at all times.

10. Leashes are to be no longer than 6 feet. Retractable leashes will not be allowed during the contest or on fair grounds.

11. Aggressive behavior in dogs will be cause for disqualification.

12. No dog in heat will be allowed to enter (there will be no refunds for dogs in heat.)

13. Treats or toys for dogs are allowed.

14. Owners will be responsible to clean up after their dog. Bags are not provided.

15. It is very hot during the Fair. No dogs may be left in cars.

16. Water and a bowl will be provided.

Categories by Order and Descriptions

12 p.m.

• Best Costume
• Noon Best Trick
• Best Bark
• Most Colors
• Most Looks Like Owner
• Tallest – measured from ground to the top of withers (base of neck)
• Shortest – measured from ground to the top of withers (base of neck)
• Longest Tail – measured from base of tail to end of tail bone
• Shortest Tail – measured from base of tail to end of tail bone
• Largest Paw – measured width wise
• Smallest Paw – measured width wise
• Ugliest
• Cutest