WATERFORD — Elaine Emery, superintendent of the exhibit hall at Waterford World’s Fair, is reminding all residents of the state that the time is near to be thinking about what they want to bring to the fair this year.

Emery said that a lot of old contests are still there plus some new ones have been added.

The fifth annual quilt square contest is always a very popular contest for all the ladies who like to sew. This year’s theme is “A Maine Wildlife Quilt.” Each contestant needs to get two pieces of cloth from Emery that must be included in the square that is entered. The rest of the square needs to be made out off 100 percent cotton and have some wildlife in them such as animals, flowers, birds, bugs, butterflies or trees. The blocks can be machine or hand sewn. Completed squares needs to be mailed to Emery in time for July 10 judging.

The 2011 quilt squares have been assembled into two lap quilts and they will be on display in the exhibition hall during the fair. Tickets will be sold for chances to win the quilts. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5; the drawing will be held the last day of the fair, July 22. Winners do not need to be present. There is also a contest for the people’s choice winner of this year’s quilt squares.

Other sewing contests include a homemade apron contest and a fancy homemade pot holder contest. Aprons and potholders need to be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, or noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 18.

Food contests include apple pie or blueberry pie contests, a chocolate contest, whoopie pie contest, chocolate chip cookie contest and the popular picnic basket contest.

For more information, call Emery at 674-2694.