Events
Kids Spelling Bee
Bee Ball
March 20, 2027
The 2026 GFFE Kids' Spelling Bee will be held once again under the Big Tent at the Guilford Fairgrounds during the Fair. Students are chosen in their schools Grades 3-6 in the days leading up to the Bee. Please ask your classroom teacher or Principal for more information.
Chosen participants can sign in at the welcome table starting at 1:15pm on Saturday, September 19th, and no later than 1:45pm. The 3rd graders will kick off at 2pm. Come and support these amazing spellers!
The 2027 GFFE Bee Ball will be held on Saturday, March 20th at Baldwin Middle School. Teams in grades 3rd-7th are welcome. Each grade will have a specific hour to participate between 9 AM and 3 PM. Teams will compete in 3 vs 3 basketball games and fun activities. Exact time of play will be issued the week before competition.
Games will be run by GBL's amazing referees who volunteer their time for this much-anticipated day. Prizes will be awarded and concessions will be available. Team registration is $50 per team. An individual can register without a team for $10 and will be placed on an available team.
Requirements:
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Teams must have at least 3 players, but no more than 4 players
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Maximum of 2 travel players are allowed per team
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All team members must be from the same grade
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Teams should wear the same color shirts/jerseys
Please note that ALL RIMS will be set at 10 feet (regulation).
Teams of 3 players may be requested to include an individual player if registered at your grade level.
