Final Details of The Hall County Weigh off


August 24, 2002 at the Hall County Farmers Market in
Gainesville, Georgia, 10 am till 12:30.
 
Pumpkins, Watermelons and whatever large vegtable
someone want's to weigh. The Farmers Market will be selling whatever products are available. The Hall County Extension Service is cooperating.
 
Generally, GPC rules are used to determine condition of Pumpkin or Watermelon. No distinction made between squash or Pumpkin.
 
My wife and I will host a picnic at our house for all
growers after the weigh off, Food and soft drinks provided, bring your own brand of adult refreshment. All growers and families welcome even if you have no fruit to weigh, several local growers have already weighed their fruit. 
 
Entries must be at the Farmers Market by 10 am on the 24th to enter. Watermelons and other fruit will be weighed
starting at 10:30 am with pumpkins weighed about Noon.
No fee to enter, 1st place in both Melons and Pumpkins will win $100.00 each. The Hall County Extension agent will be present to authenticate weights.  
 
Overnight accomodations available in the area, information available upon request. 
 
The Hall County Farmer Market is located on I-985 at
Exit 24, the Farmers Market is immediatly West or left of I-985 is you are travelling North on I-985.
 
Childrens activities will include apple bobbing, free watermelon slices and other childrens games.
 
Please contact me privately as soon as possible if interested:
 
a*@bellsouth.net
 
Bob Attaway
Flowery Branch, Georgia
770/967-4401


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