The Granby Grange is holding an Agricultural Fair on Saturday, Sept. 14 that will coincide with Granby Open Farm Day. The Grange invites home producers to enter products from their gardens, kitchens, cameras and craft rooms for judging and to show off your skills to residents and out of town visitors alike. There will be categories for fruits, vegetables, eggs, canning, baking, arts, crafts and photography. Start planning your entries now.
The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grange Hall at 212 N. Granby Road. Those entering items can drop them off at the Grange Hall either Friday, Sept. 13 or Saturday, Sept. 14. The items will be judged at 10 a.m., with the winners awarded ribbons and small cash prizes. Items will be displayed for the rest of the day. Items can be donated to Granby Grange for sale to visitors or picked up at the end of the day. There will also be a chili competition and other displays during the day.
“Not many residents of Granby are full time farmers anymore,” said Carol Innes, president of the Granby Grange agricultural fair committee, “but everyone can grow fruit or vegetables or make something at home. Agricultural fairs like ours give everyone a chance to show off their skills.” This year’s President’s Choice Baking Competition will be Apple Cider Donut Cake.
Granby Grange Number 5 is a subordinate Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry, a national organization that promotes community service and agricultural interests nationwide. Granby Grange plans and hosts the fair annually as well as meeting monthly to plan community service and social events for its members. Granby Grange was originally founded in 1875 and was reorganized in 1926. Membership is open to all.
The fair will be an opportunity to see the interior of the historic Grange Hall, which at one time was the town hall and the site of a former school. The Grange Hall is undergoing renovations, and the Grange hopes to make it available for rental later this year.
For more information about Granby Grange and the fair, please visit www.granbygrange.org