The “Magical Foods” Competition has two categories: Children (younger than 18) and Adult (18 and older). Harry Potter aficionados can let their imaginations loose and create any food from the stories OR any food they think should be in the stories. Such as cockroach clusters, ice-cold pumpkin juice, house elf produced Hogwarts’ meals, Petunia’s famous cake of whipped cream and sugared violets, Mrs. Weasley’s cooking – Chef’s choice! A brief (100 words or less) essay that explains why the creation is the most magical may accompany the food. Entries are due by 4:00 p.m. on July 20^th at Eichler’s Appliances.

            “Enchanting Art Works” competition seeks illustrations of people, places or events from J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world.  There are three age categories:  Children 10 and younger; Young Adults 11 to 17, and Adults 18 and up.  The work should be no larger than 11” x 17”.  Artists will need to include a title for their work, an explanation of what is depicted, and what it means to the artist in 100 words or less.  Entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 19^th at either Art for the Soul or Wonderland Book Store, both on Exchange Street.

            Costume Contest - And, no “Harry Potter” party would be complete without costumes!  Dust off your best wizard’s cloak and wear it the evening of July 20^th. Be sure to sign up for the contest at the Sorting Hat Ritual, to take place in the Great Hall of the Gorham Congregational Church. NDP Photographers will be on hand to take commemorative photographs (for a small fee, to be donated to the fundraiser).  A member of the Ministry of Magic will be there to enter you in the costume contest!  Prizes will be awarded in several categories: Children, Adults, and Groups.