UNION — The Union Fair is seeking help from the local community to help in the Exhibition Hall during the Union Fair.

Organizers submitted the following information:

RAFFLE QUILT:

We are soliciting 12 1⁄2 inch squares from interested quilters to make up this quilt. The style of the square and the technique used is entirely up to the quilter, keeping in mind the theme: “Maine’s Lakes, Rivers & Ponds.” The quilter should also keep the design/pattern within the 12 inch square to allow for the 1⁄4 inch seam allowance. Edges should not be hemmed. Blocks will be incorporated into the quilt as space permits.

The quilter(s) should not put their name on the front of the block. Each square will be numbered as they are placed in the quilt and will be voted upon by visitors to the Fair. The three squares with the most votes will receive a monetary prize and rosette. The quilt itself will be on display at the Exhibit Hall during the Fair and will be awarded to the lucky ticket holder at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 31. Tickets will be $1 each or 6 for $5.

All squares should be completed and sent/delivered to Linda Billings, (Superintendent of the Exhibition Hall, Union Fair) PO Box 992, Jefferson, Maine 04348 by June 15. For questions: (207) 549-7207 or llbilli@aol.com.

EXHIBITION HALL ENTRY TIMES:

Saturday, July 23, 2022: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.    Dept. 15, 18, 20, 21 & 22
Sunday, July 24, 2022: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.      Dept. 15, 18, 20, 21 & 22
Tuesday, July 26, 2022: 9 a.m. to NOON.  Dept. 16, 17, 18 & 19

All booths can set up starting on Saturday and should be completed by Tuesday noon.

EXHIBITION HALL FOOD CONTESTS:

Wednesday, July 27: Strawberry Pie, entries 1:30, judging 2:00
Friday, July 29: Whoopie Pie, entries 11:00, judging 12:00
Saturday, July 30: Jerky entries 11:00, judging 2:00
Sunday, July 31: Favorite Cookie entries 11:00, judging 12:00

The full “premium book” will be available on line at unionfair.org. Look for Activities/Exhibition Hall. If you have questions, call 207-446-4429 or email: llbilli@aol.com

VOLUNTEERS:

We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to set up the Exhibition Hall, i.e. cleaning, dusting, covering shelves and during the fair to sell tickets for our raffle quilt. If you are interested please contact Linda Billings at 207-446-4429 or email: llbilli@aol.com