A new contest for community members will be held at this year’s Washington County Fair. Washington County 4-H and Youth Coordinator Amy Green explains there are two categories — chocolate chip and oatmeal. Members of the community are invited to enter the best cookie contest on Wednesday, July 16th, at 5:45 p.m. on the Lion’s Stage, behind the school house.

Entries are limited to one per class and they request three cookies on a white paper plate with a 50-cent entry fee per plate. Cash prizes will be awarded. There is a junior class for ages 10 to 18 and an adult class for 19 years and up. Area celebrity judges are Myron Graber of Golden Crest Realty and David Waite, manager of Fareway Foods.