Participants wanted for new contest at fair

A new contest has been created for the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair this year to attract participants young and old.

A marshmallow catapult contest has been created to wrap up the weekend events.

Contestants are required to build a swing arm catapult capable of launching a standard-sized marshmallow.

Four age categories have been designated to the contest beginning with eight and under; nine to 13-years-old; 14-19 years old; and 20 and older.

The marshmallow contest rules are:

• Contestants may use more than one type of material;

• The footprint is no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches;

• Contestants cannot use motors to power the unit;

• Contestants under the age of eight may use a kit;

• Catapults must be exhibited in the fair in open youth, 4-H, FFA or adult divisions;

• Entries cannot be previously entered in the fair;

• Entries can not be a Trebuchet.

Catapults will be released to each participant prior to the contest.

The marshmallow catapult contest is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1, near the Lion’s Club amphitheatre.

The contest is sponsored by the McGregor Company of Lind, Ritzville and Washtucna.

For fair exhibitor information, refer to the 2013 Exhibitor’s Guide located at the Ritzville Journal office, Ritzville City Hall, Lind Town Hall and the Ritzville Visitors’ Center.

The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair kicks off on Aug. 29, with gates opening at 8 a.m.