Simsbury Grange will host its annual Agricultural Fair on Saturday, September 15th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The fair will feature a bake and craft sale, exhibits from local organizations and farms, kids’ activities, and contests with ribbons and cash prizes in several categories.  Entertainment featuring Folk Musician Bill Benson will also be provided. 

The community is invited to participate. Join us as an exhibitor and/or as an entrant into one of our many categories: Exhibits: (Limited table spaces are available) / Non-profit – no charge ($25 requested if selling items); Others - $25

Contests with ribbons and cash prizes: 

Adults:

• Fruits and Vegetables • Canning and Jamming • Needlework • Baked Goods • Flowers and Plants

Children:

• Vegetables • Original Lego Creations • Baked goods • 2 Dimensional Art (Original Art & Photography)

Online Registration is available by visiting: http://www.simsburygrange.org/simsburyfairentry.asp 

Fair Brochures are available at the Simsbury Town Hall, Flamig Farm, the Senior Center, and the Simsbury Library or online at http://www.simsburygrange.org. 

Entertainment will be provided by Bill Benson.  Benson is a singer/songwriter from Collinsville, CT, who plays a variety of acoustic folk rock and is known for his ballads and smooth, strong vocal style.  In August 2013, he won the Northwest Idol Finals, a vocal competition held at the Warner Theater in Torrington.  To learn more about Benson and his music, visit 

http://www.reverbnation.com/billbenson 

Simsbury Grange Hall is located at 236 Farms Village Road (Rt. 309), West Simsbury. For additional information please contact Simsbury Grange President Barbara Friedland at (860) 413-9567 or via e-mail at info@SimsburyGrange.org.  More information on Simsbury Grange can be found at http://www.SimsburyGrange.org.