July 19, 2011 > Ardenwood fund on the Fourth of July Ardenwood fund on the Fourth of July Submitted By Isa Polt-Jones, Photo By: Allan Mendez The weather cooperated and crowds flocked to Ardenwood Historic Farm on July Fourth to celebrate Independence Day with old-fashioned entertainment and contests. The following contestants gave winning efforts in the many activities held that day. Nail Driving Women: Tamra Hollenbeck of San Bruno Men: Steve Hathcox of Hayward (Steve also won in 2010) Egg Toss Alex Essel & Matt Hill of San Francisco (62 feet 5 inches) Ardenwood's record of 95 feet was set by Daniel & David Szakalski of Fremont in 1997 Pie Eating Adult - Steve Hathcox of Hayward (2 minutes 55 seconds). Steve also won in 2010. Ardenwood's record of 48 seconds was set by Steven Metzger of Campbell in 2007. Child - Maya Kelleher of Oakland (3 minutes 19 seconds) Ardenwood's record of 1 minute 20 seconds was set by Jonathan Siver of San Jose in 2006. Bucket Brigade The barrel was filled in 8 minutes 7 seconds. Ardenwood's record of 7 minutes 17 seconds was set in 2009. Watermelon Seed Spitting 0-7 years - Justin Dismuke of Castro Valley (15 feet 5 inches) Ardenwood's record of 18 feet 2 inches was set by Clay Taylor of Pleasanton in 1998. 8-11 years - Haileigh Wolthuis of Mantica (19 feet 7 1/2 inches) Ardenwood's record of 25 feet 7 1/2 inches was set by Paige Taylor of Fremont in 1999. 12-15 years - Nicholas Palundo of Fremont (21 feet 9 inches) Ardenwood's record of 28 feet 5 1/2 inches was set by Tim Graham of Milpitas in 2001. Women - Kota Dimeler of San Francisco (24 feet 9 1/2 inches) Ardenwood's record of 28 feet 7 inches was set by Tracey Thordsen of Newark in 1996. Men - Pete Ruibal of Newark (32 feet 0 inches) Ardenwood's record of 36 feet 7 inches was set by Bill Hall of Oakland in 2005.