WILTON – With the chairwoman hailing the venture a “great success,” local businesses reported large crowds at this year’s 27th Annual Blueberry Festival.
The results from the event’s many contests and competitions are now available, and listed below.
Results from Best Parade Entries:
Prettiest: Blueberry Bible Camp (#28), Center Peace Farm (#29) and MV Majorettes (#3).
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Commercial: Comfort Inn (#1), Shelley’s Hometown Market (#6) and Root 4 Pets (#18).
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Americanism: Farmington Emblem #460 (#7), Greater Purpose (#17) and Franco-American War Vets (#54).
Most Original: Barclay’s (#26), Edgewood Rehabilitation (#60) and First Apolistic (#31).
Blueberry Theme: Sunshine Pools (#2), Blue Crew (#12) and Chesterville Baptist (#64).
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All About Wilton: Rocky Hill Landscaping & Nursery (#15), R.S. Osgoods (#27) and Class of ’59 Wilton Academy (#42).
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Antique Cars: Stanley Steamer, Rangeley 1949 Fire Truck (#39) and 1931 Model A (#62).
Antique Tractors: 1957 International (owned by Steve Lee, Weld) took best single, and the Maine Antique Tractors took best group.
Best Color Guard: Wilton Fire Department’s own color guard took fist place, followed by the always-popular Farmington American Legion.
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Best Youth Group: Mt. View 4-H Club, followed by Decal Gymnastics.
Best Walking Group: Girl Scouts, followed by Club Scouts, followed by Boy Scouts.
Wheels Division: the Blueberry Spyder Bike, followed by Future 4-Wheelers.
A Message from Shannon Smith (Chairman of the Blueberry Festival):
The Blueberry Festival “2009” was a great success this year. This can only happen with the help of firefighters, highway department, recreation department, police, medics, civic groups, businesses, newspapers, crafters, vendors, churches, Nichols Expo, volunteers and last of all, Mother Nature (LOL). Special thanks to all above and those of you who just step in to help where needed.
We would like to thank Kora Temple units for coming to entertain the public. They will be back in 2010. Special thanks to Friends of Wilson Lake for trying to give rides, the fun race and 10K staff for the races, Farmington Emblem Club #460, everyone that was in the three wonderful parades, and the people who made the festival a success.
We had the best Friday attendance since the festival started. We had many local, out-of-town and out-of-state visitors at the fireworks Saturday night, which started early because of the weather. The pyro-techs need to test the fireworks because of the smoke and wind effect, which is a safety issue to spectators. Then we were off.
If anyone would like to donate for the Aug. 6 and Aug. 7, 2010 celebration, it is never too early or too late. The theme will be “Summertime in Maine.” Again I would like to thank everyone for their participation. No job goes unnoticed.
Shannon Smith
Wilton
Results from Doll Carriage/Bicycle Parade and Assorted other Contests
Best Doll Carriage:
1st Place: Mekella Ford
2nd Place: Jenna Pond
3rd Place: Taylor LancasterBest Bicycle:
1st Place: Matthew Drumm
2nd Place: Ben Drumm
3rd Place: Kate PondBest Other Entry:
1st Place: Jadyn/Jordan Balsamo
2nd Place: Trevor Couture
3rd Place: Jayvin Saint Louis
Honorable: Gavin Bridges
Results from Basket Raffle:
Winners: Barbara Vining and Lauel Bottiqqi Dube
Painting: Marti Peters
Results from Boat Parade:
A: Wilton – Frank Young
B: Belle of Maine – Woodcock
C: Marigolds – Shible
D: Beavers – Seabolt
Blueberry Bake-off:
Adult Best in Show: Tim Ryan
1st Dessert: Tim Ryan
1st Other: Patti Joyce
1st Main Dish: Katie Hallman
Youth Best in Show: Ashley LePage
1st Other: Tina Bridges
Chili Cook-off:
Adult 1st Flavor: Cheryl Collier
Youth 1st Flavor: Adam LePage
Thanks
Great job again