Ellsworth Autumn Gold Contest And Car Show Winners Announced
“It could not have been a more perfect day” stated Susan Farley Executive Director of the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce.
Once again this year, Autumn Gold in Ellsworth was a great time! From the food, the car show, games, attractions, rides up the Union River, sales, a park grand opening and other events, everyone had a great time!
Folks registered over 165 cars for the car show in the Home Depot parking lot, and over 450 votes were cast during the Chowder Contest on the waterfront. Now, after a "Golden Weekend of Events" the winners have been announced:
Jumbo Jackpot Winners:
$500.00 Cash from Maine Savings FCU - Julie Bent
Sterling Compass Rose Bracelet from Ellsworth Jewelers - Matt Boles
Luxury Overnight Package from the Blue Nose Inn - Natalie Knox
Breakfast Lunch and Dinner from Sylvia’s, Finn’s, and the\ Crocker House - Mary Jude
Recliner and Heating Fuel from Merrill Furniture and Dead River - Dwayne Clement
Decorating Contest:
Window - Bud Connection
Runner up - Clothes Encounter
Store front - China Hill
Runner up - Maine Savings Federal Credit Union
ChowderFest:
Judges Choice Clam - Jaspers
Judges Choice Open - The Cellar
People’s Choice Clam - Union River Lobster Pot
Runner up - Jaspers
People’s Choice Open - The Cellar
Runner up - Governors
Auto Show:
Jimmy Jordan Best of Show - Ben Richmond, Franklin - 1949 Ford F-47
People’s Choice Award- Arthur Poitrans, Deer Isle -1955 Ford Thunderbird
Best Interior- Fernald Leach, Blue Hill - 1954 Mercury Sun Valley
Best Engine - Tom Winchenbach, Friendship - 1965 Ford Mustang
Julie Mason Best Paint Award - Cliff Warren, Bangor - 2004 Ford Mustang GT