ACTIVITIES
FOR THE KIDS
*See below*		 Kids' Parade Parade
Baby Crawl Lip Sync
*Big Wheel* *Little Miss Tomato* *Pedal Tractor Pull* 5 Mile Run
ACTIVITIES
FOR THE
ADULTS
Open to the world		 Tomato Toss
Bathtub Race
Lip Sync Parade 5 Mile Run
Adult Pedal Tractor Pull Tomato Target

*MUST BE A FREDERICKTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT RESIDENT*
*OR ENROLLED IN FREDERICKTOWN SCHOOLS*
to compete in these events.
Big Wheel Race Little Miss Tomato Pedal Tractor Pull


KIDS'PARADE
Thursday at 6:30

Sponsored by FREDERICKTOWN CHEVROLET

Ages for parade are infant through 6th grade. Parade will form at the lot opposite the First Knox parking lot on First St., proceed south down Chestnut St.,left onto College and turning left on Main Street. The parade will conclude at the stage. Registration begins at 5:15 p.m. You must be registered by 5:45 to be eligible for judging. PRE-REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE on-line. If you pre-register you do not need to be there until 5:45. Judging starts promptly at 5:45 p.m. Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Little Miss Tomato will be the parade marshal.
Three prizes will be awarded in each category except Director’s Award.
1. Best Costumed Entry
2. Best Theme Entry
3. Most Humorous Entry
4. Best Decorated Motorized Entry
5. Best Decorated Bike or Trike Entry
6. Directors Award (One Winner)

ALL ANIMAL ENTRIES ARE SUBJECT TO COMMITTEE APPROVAL
No large animals will be permitted!

BABY CRAWLING CONTEST
Friday at 7:00

Sponsored by KNOX COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Babies must be 12 months old or younger.
Baby’s birth date must be between September 1, 2009 and September 1, 2010.
Age groups: under 7 months, 7 - 8 months, 9 - 10 months, 11 - 12 months
Please register 1/2 hour prior the contest in front of the stage.
Prizes will be awarded to the first three babies to win in their age group.
OPEN TO THE WORLD

PEDAL TRACTOR PULL
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 5:30
Saturday at 3:30

Sponsored by FREDERICKTOWN NAPA

1. QUALIFYING EXHIBITOR OR PARTICIPANT MUST BE A FREDERICKTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT RESIDENT WHO PHYSICALLY LIVES WITHIN THE DISTRICT OR CURRENTLY ATTEND FREDERICKTOWN SCHOOLS.
2. Sign-up begins thirty minutes prior to pull time and closes FIVE MINUTES before pull time.
3. No jerking of the sled. (If sled is jerked, distance will be measured at that point.)
4. Must be in correct age category.
5. Judge’s decision will be final.

YOUTH CLASSES
4 and 5 year olds (pull Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.)
6 and 7 year olds (pull Thursday at 5:30 p.m.)
8 and 9 year olds (pull Friday at 5:30 p.m.)
10 and 12 year olds (pull Saturday at 3:30 p.m.)

ADULT PEDAL TRACTOR PULL
Thursday at 9:00

Sponsored by MIKE'S TOWING AND REPAIR

1. THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE WORLD
2. Sign up begins thirty minutes prior to pull time and closes FIVE MINUTES before pull time.
3. No jerking of the sled. If sled is jerked, distance will be measured from that point.
4. Must be in correct age category.
5. Judge's decision will be final.

AGE CATEGORIES
18-24 ** 25-34 ** 35-44 ** 45-54 ** 55 YEARS AND UP

THANKS TO THE YOUNG FARMERS FOR THE USE OF THEIR EQUIPMENT


LITTLE MISS TOMATO
Wednesday at 7:00

August 24th is the deadline for registration to be in the contest. Little girls must be 6 years of age as of September 1, 2010 to qualify. PARTICIPANT MUST BE A FREDERICKTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT RESIDENT WHO PHYSICALLY LIVES WITHIN THE DISTRICT OR CURRENTLY ATTENDS FREDERICKTOWN SCHOOLS.
If you are interested in entering the contest, please pick up an entry form at First-Knox National Bank, 37 North Main Street, Fredericktown. You can also print out an entry form from this web site.

EACH CONTESTANT IS ASKED TO WEAR A LONG RED DRESS.
Judging (by out-of-town judges) will be based on a two minute interview, poise and appearance.

All contestants may walk in Thursday’s Kids’ Parade and will have the opportunity to ride on a beautiful, customized float in Saturday’s parade.

BIG WHEEL RACES
Saturday at 4:30

Sponsored by CENTRAL OHIO FARMER'S CO-OP

Registration begins at 4:00 in front of the Feed Mill.
3 - 4 year olds race from 4:30 - 4:45 p.m.
5 - 6 year olds race from 4:45 - 5:00 p.m.
7 - 8 year olds race from 5:00 - 5:15 p.m.

1. QUALIFYING EXHIBITOR OR PARTICIPANT MUST BE A FREDERICKTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT RESIDENT WHO PHYSICALLY LIVES WITHIN THE DISTRICT OR CURRENTLY ATTENDS FREDERICKTOWN SCHOOLS.
2. Sign-up begins at 4:00 p.m.
3. Must be in correct age category.
4. Judges decision will be final.
5. Three fastest times will receive a trophy in each age group.
6. Each entrant will receive a participation ribbon.

CREATIVE LIP SYNC
Thursday at 7:00

Sponsored by LIBERATED SALON

Carefully read the following if you are interested in participating.

On Thursday, September 9th at 7:00, a Lip Sync Contest will be held for age groups:
16 years of age and older (adults)
12 through 15 years of age
9 through 11 years of age
0 through 8 years of age
The 16 years and older age group may pre-register by calling Chris Well at 694-7485 or register on the evening of the event at 6:30 p.m. in front of the First Knox National Bank.

Try-outs for the 0 through 8 years, 9 through 11 years, and 12 through 15 years of age categories will be held on Saturday, September 4th from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Fredericktown Elementary School Commons area (Use the back door.). This will be the only way for 0 - 15 years of age participants to register. There will be no walk-ons during the Tomato Show.

Participants must bring their music selection on a CD and their costumes to the tryout. A CD player will be provided. Participants may be asked to perform the entire 3 minute entry. Come prepared to do so if requested.

For the Thursday evening contest, participants will limit their performance to 3 minutes. Participants must provide a CD of their music selection Ready to Play. A CD player will be provided.

The committee reserves the right to split or combine classes according to the number of entries. The number of entries in each may also be limited. The order of the performances is at the discretion of the committee. In duet and group entries, the entry will compete in the category of the oldest member of the group/duet.
Please Note: Individuals under 16 years old may participate in one performance in a solo/duet and one performance in group. Those 16 years and older may participate in more than one group.

Scoring will be based on a scale of 40 points: creativity/originality for 20 points; appearance for 10 points; and lip sync for 10 points. Prizes will be awarded for the first four places in each class:
Groups: 1st = $60.00 ; 2nd = $35.00 ; 3rd = $20.00 ; 4th = $10.00
Solo/Duets : 1st = $40.00 ; 2nd = $20.00 ; 3rd = $10.00 ; 4th = $5.00

Director’s Award for the best overall performance
Best Costume Award
Best Theme Award - "ROCKIN' & ROLLIN' THROUGH THE DECADES"


TOMATO TOSS
Saturday following the Bathtub Races
approximately at 7:00

Sponsored by KOKOSING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Come join in the fun at the Fredericktown Tomato Show’s annual Tomato Toss. You will need to grab a partner because this is a two-person event. Both participants need to be at least 18 years of age. The Tomato Toss will take place following the Bathtub Races on Saturday evening, at approximately 7:00, in front of the Leve-Agriman Elevator. Due to time restrictions, there will be a limited number of entries. Things may get messy so dress accordingly. Rain ponchos will be available. One person will launch the tomato and the partner will try to catch the tomato. Contestants, will have up to two minutes to launch a total of up to 10 tomatoes. The team with the most tomatoes caught in the shortest amount of time will win. The number of teams may be limited due to time constraints.

1st place - $100.00
2nd place - $50.00
Pre-registration is at 6:30 near Leve-Agriman.

TOMATO TARGET
Saturday following the Tomato Toss


Returning this year is the Tomato TARGET Competition. Contestants will use the tomato slingshot launcher to shoot a tomato at a target. They will be given one practice shot and then "one for the money". Hitting the board will win $2, and a bullseye will be rewarded with $5. This is a one person game and will be played as long as tossers, tomatoes, and time permits. The event will start immediately following the Tomato Toss.

BATHTUB RACES
Saturday at 5:30

Sponsored by GRUBB'S FEED EXPRESS

Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
Location: North Main Street in front of Feed Mill
Registration at 5:00 p.m.
Rules:
1. The Fair Board will furnish the bathtubs.
(The same tubs will be used in all three classes)
2. There shall be no more than three team members, (2) pushers (1) driver.
3. Driver must have a valid driver’s license.
4. Driver must wear a helmet.
5. All races in a class will be timed and this will determine the winner.
6. Fair Board is not responsible for accidents.
Any additional rules for drivers will be given before the race.

Class I: Women Only, Any Age
Class II: 25 and Older, Men and Women
Class III: 25 and Under Men and Women* (* at least one member under 25)
Class IV: Minister Challenge (Minister must be in the tub. Pushers must be Church Members.)

PRIZE MONEY
$100 1st place in each class
$50 2nd place in each class
$50 for the over-all fastest time

5 MILE RUN
Saturday at 9:00

Sponsored by
CENTURYLINK

Once again the Tomato Show will hold a 5-mile run on Saturday morning, September 11. The race route will be the same as last year. The start will be at the Fredericktown Elementary School. For more information, or to print out a registration form, click here.