Sunday, October 13, 1:00 p.m.
Quimby School Grounds on Maple Street
Chair- Jeff O'Neil Ph: 603-284-6669
Co Chair - Robin West
Ph: 603-986-9801
Parade Theme 2024:
History of The Sandwich Fair
All entries must register at the Parade Booth by 11:45 a.m. on parade day.
• Minors MUST BE accompanied/supervised by an adult.
• For safety reasons, no candy or other items may be thrown during the parade.
• Entries presenting a statement on controversial issues may be excluded from the parade.
• No political entries accepted—this includes advertising of any nature.
• Fire equipment may not use sirens during the parade.
• No stallions accepted for the parade.
• There shall be no walking feature in the parade with children under six years of age.
• There is a limit of one commercial entry by any one person or organization.
• Prizes are awarded at the discretion of the judges.
• Categories will be added/modified, as necessary.
• Height limitation is 12 feet.
• Entry form on the website: www.thesandwichfair.com
• Entries which have been judged and received an award will forfeit their premium if they do not participate in the parade
• Antique Cars: Only winning vehicles from the Antique Car Show on Saturday are eligible to participate with no premiums awarded. All other antique vehicles are not eligible for Sunday parade.
Parade
President's Award for Best Decorated Float—Sponsored by E.M. Heath’s Ace Hardware $100
Doris L. Benz Award for the Best Agriculture Related Entry $100
Best in Theme — $100
Tish O'Neil Award (Sandwich History)—Sponsored by The O'Neil Family $100
The Jack Burghardt Award for Best Decorated Non-Motorized Vehicle—Sponsored by the Burghardt Family $100
2 Elliott Family Awards for the Best Livestock —Sponsored and Awarded by the Elliott Family $50 each
Float Premiums :
1st—$60 2nd—$50 3rd—$40
1. School and Childcare Floats
2. Tribute Float (Person or group)
3. Family & Family Business
4. Community Organizations or Clubs
5. 4-H Floats
6. Brownie & Girl Scout Floats
7. Cub & Boy Scout Floats
Walking Features Premiums:
1st—$25 2nd—$20 3rd—$15
8. Adults
9. Youth
10. Brownie and Girl Scouts
11. Cub and Boy Scouts
Oxen Premiums:
12. Oxen –
Entrance: $40.00 4 Ox Hitch; $30.00 Ox(en) with Cart; $25.00 per Yoked Pair; $15 Single.
All Entrants will receive a ribbon per entry.
A. Best Four Ox Hitch $25.00 plus ribbon
B. Best Pair $25.00 plus ribbon
C. Best Pair with Cart $25.00 plus ribbon
D. Best Decorated Pair $25.00 plus ribbon
E. Best Single $25.00 plus ribbon
Animal Premiums:
1st—$20 2nd—$15 3rd—$10
(Other than Horses)
13. Cattle
14. A. Beef Cattle B. Dairy Cattle
15. A. Sheep B. Goats
C. Donkeys D. Llamas
16. Other
17. Horses Classes & Premiums
Horses A-I 1st - $20 2nd - $15 3rd - $10
A. Saddle Horses—English
B. Saddle Horses—Western
C. Saddle Horses—Rider in Costume
D. Parade Horses I. Side Saddle
E. Saddle Ponies—English
F. Saddle Ponies—Western
G. Saddle Ponies—Rider in costume
H. Miniature Horses
Horse & Carriage/Hitch Premiums J-Q 1st—$35 2nd—$25 3rd—$15
J. Single Horse and Carriage N. Pony and Carriage
K. Draft Horses in Hitch O. Draft Ponies in Hitch
L. Horse & Carriage-Decorated P. Pony and Carriage-Decorated
M. Pair and Carriage-Decorated Q. Horse-drawn Antique Vehicle
18. Vehicles Premiums 1st—$25 2nd—$ 20 3rd—$15
Vehicles
A. Antique Tractor—Adult 1960 and older
B. Antique Tractor – Adult 1961-Present
C. Tractor—Junior (18 and under)
D. Motorcycles
E. Bicycle
F. Antique Fire Vehicle
G. Antique Truck
19. Other Categories Premiums 1st—$15 2nd—$10 3rd—$5
Other Categories
Parade features not listed will be awarded prizes according to merit.