ARCHBOLD — Bakers and fiddlers can enter contests at Sauder Village that will take place July 11 during the village’s Summer on the Farm event.

Families from throughout the region will be gathering then to experience life on an Ohio farm more than 100 years ago. With festive fiddle music and hands-on activities like making rope, grinding sorghum and making rag dolls Summer on the Farm continues to be a favorite summer event at Sauder Village.

The fiddle contest will begin at 1 p.m., with fiddlers from throughout the region gathering to compete in one of three categories — student, open and senior. Each contestant will have five minutes to perform a hoedown and a waltz using old-time style and techniques. Judging will be based on a point scale in the areas of fiddle style and technique, rhythm and timing, difficulty of selection, tone quality, showmanship and crowd appeal. Fiddlers will also perform on the village green from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and again after the fiddle contest.

A homemade pie baking contest will have judges looking for traditional recipes with an old-fashioned flair, and pies will be judged on appearance, flakiness and flavor.

“Summer on the Farm is a perfect day for families to create special memories together,” said Kim Krieger, Sauder Village media relations specialist. “As guests get involved with traditional summer activities on the farm, they will gain a better understanding of how our ancestors lived while having a lot of fun at the same time!”

Throughout the day, a number of activities will be offered to allow guests to experience life in the past on an Ohio farm. At Natives and Newcomers, guests can see a turkey being cooked over the fire and try a traditional Native American craft. Children can also make hand-cranked ice-cream, roll out a pie crust, make rag dolls, try knitting or quilting and participate in hoop-rolling races. Other traditional farm activities include making rope, shelling beans, grinding sorghum and taking a barnyard tour with the historic farmer. Children can make a fairy wand near the Fairy Garden and there will be a story hour and activity at Little Pioneers Homestead for young guests to enjoy.

For details or a pie contest registration form, visit www.saudervillage.org or call 419-446-2541.

This article was submitted by Sauder Village.