Riley Festival Baker’s Best contest to feature cherries
GREENFIELD — Greenfield bakers are invited to feature their favorite cherry recipes in this year’s Riley Festival Baker’s Best contest. The contest is open to any Hancock County resident or member of the Hancock County Extension Homemakers. The categories and quantities for entries include: six cookies or dessert bars; one cake or six cupcakes; one pie, tart or cobbler; quick breads: one loaf, six muffins, biscuits or scones; yeast breads: one loaf, one tea ring or six rolls (dinner or sweet); other baked goods — cheesecakes are allowed, but they must be refrigerated and brought to the contest in a cooler or insulated container. All entries, made by the exhibitor must feature cherries in the baked or filling portion of the product. Entries must be turned in between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hancock County Extension Office Meeting Room, 802 N. Apple St. Visit rileyfestival.com for the printable entry form.
Riley Festival Home Arts & Quilt Show calls for entries
GREENFIELD — Crafters, bakers, collectors, quilters and more are invited to compete in the 2018 Riley Festival Home Arts and Quilt Show. Competition categories include food preparation, food preservation, quilting, sewing, needlecraft, painting, dolls, toys, wood and leatherworking, antiques and collectibles. Judging categories are age 16 and under and age 17 and older. Entries are due from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Courthouse Annex, 111 American Legion Place. More information and entry forms can be found at rileyfestival.com or call the Riley Festival office at 317-462-2141 or the Purdue Extension at 317-462-1113.
Artists of all types wanted for Indiana Art Fair
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana artists of all types — from niche crafters to classically trained painters — are encouraged to apply to be vendors at the 2019 Indiana Art Fair held Feb. 9 and 10 at the Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. Applications are due Oct. 1. Visit indianamuseum.org/indiana-art-fair-artist-information for more information.
