All exhibitors must play an active role in the production of the agriculture commodity, completed by exhibitor during the current year.

Section A: GRAIN

Grain exhibits shall consist of one quart in a clear glass container, unless on ear is specified.  Exhibits will be judged on quality (such as size, color, uniformity and maturity), overall health, purity, and quantity (such as germination rate and vigor.)

Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
-	Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
-	20201	20301	Barley
-	20202	20302	Corn – Field corn (shelled)
-	20203	20303	Corn – Field corn (Best Single Ear)
-	20204	20304	Corn – Indian Corn (5 ears)
-	20205	20305	Corn – Popcorn (shelled)
-	20206	20306	Oats
-	20207	20307	Rye
-	20208	20308	Soybeans
-	20209	20309	Wheat

Section B:  HAY

Hay must be cured below 20% moisture.  Alfalfa and clover hay with more than ten percent grass will be classified as mixed.  An entry shall consist of a bundle approximately 18” x 18” x 6” and should be securely tied four ways. Exhibits will be judged on maturity, leafiness, color, purity, and odor and condition.

Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
	Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
-	20210	20310	Alfalfa
-	20211	20311	Clover - Red
-	20212	20312	Timothy
-	20213	20313	Mixed
-	20214	20314	Other Grasses

Section C:  CHICKEN EGGS

An entry shall consist of one dozen clean chicken eggs of like size in a carton. Exhibits will be judged on exterior qualities, cleanliness, and uniformity.

Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet	<-- Click to print
20117	20217	20317	Brown, Extra Large
20118	20218	20318	Brown, Large
20119	20219	20319	Brown, Medium
20120	20220	20320	White, Extra Large
20121	20221	20321	White, Large
20122	20222	20322	White, Medium
20123	20223	20323	Colored

Section D: OTHER EGG VARIETIES

An entry shall consist of 3 clean eggs of like size in a shortened carton with the variety labeled.  Exhibits will be judged on exterior qualities, cleanliness, and uniformity.

Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet	<-- Click to print
20124	20224	20324	Other Egg Variety

All entries must be the work of the exhibitor, completed during the current year.

Section A:  AGRICULTURE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Name of exhibitor should not be visible. Ten specimens in each category unless noted otherwise. Exhibits will be judged on identification, variety, display and overall appearance.

Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
22101	22201	22301	Insect Collection (20 specimens) (10 for Under 9)
22102	22202	22302	Leaf Collection (15 Specimens)   (10 for Under 9)
22103	22203	22303	Rock Collection (10 Specimens)
22104	22204	22304	Shell Collection (10 Specimens)
22105	22205	22305	Weed Collection (10 Specimens)
22106	22206	22306	Wildflower Collection (10 Specimens)

 

Section B:  AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS

Plans may be included with the exhibit. Exhibits will be judged on layout, cutting, assembly, finish, overall appearance, and they must be functional, functional, containing wood or metal components.

Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
	Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
-	22207	22307	Agricultural Equipment (wagon, elevator, feed bunk, trailer)
-	22208	22308	Bird Feeder
-	22209	22309	Bird House (from scratch)
-	22210	22310	Bird House (from kit)
-	22211	22311	Book Holder or Rack
-	22212	22312	Cabinet
-	22213	22313	Clock
-	22214	22314	Cutting Board
-	22215	22315	Farm or Shop woodwork item
-	22216	22316	Furniture (small indoor)
-	22217	22317	Furniture (large wooden)
-	22218	22318	Lamp
-	22219	22319	Metal Working
-	22220	22320	Picture Frame
-	22221	22321	Planter
-	22222	22322	Tool Box
-	22223	22323	Toy / Game (other than wood)
-	22224	22324	Toy / Game (wood)
-	22225	22325	Wall Shelf or Plant Holder
-	22226	22326	Wooden (other) – multi piece item
-	22227	22327	Wooden (other) – single piece item

All entries must be the work of the exhibitor. Entries from a kit must be labeled “Kit” on entry tag. Kit and “Non-Kit” items in each class will be judged together. Exhibits will be judged on design, functionality, balance, and craftsmanship. No Lego entries will be accepted.

Due to limited space, exhibitors may only enter a total of six (6) exhibits

Section A:  CRAFTS
Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
-	21201	21301	Candle
21102	21202	21302	Fabric Craft
21103	21203	21303	Felt Art
21104	21204	21304	Handmade Doll
21105	21205	21305	Holiday Craft:  Christmas
21106	21206	21306	Holiday Craft:  Other
21107	21207	21307	Jewelry: assembled with original design (no hand-made components)
21108	21208	21308	Jewelry: handmade components assembled with original design
-	21209	21309	Metal Craft
-	21210	21310	Woodcraft: decorated, non-functional
	21211	21311	Duct Tape
21112	21212	21312	Nature Craft:  shells, rocks, seeds, cornhusk, eggery
21114	21214	21314	Paper Craft
21115	21215	21315	Puppet
21116	21216	21316	Scrapbook
21117	21217	21317	Sand Art
21118	21218	21318	Upcycled Art
21119	21219	21319	Stenciling
-	21220	21320	String or Wire Art
21121	21221	21321	Stuffed Animal
21122	21222	21322	Weaving
21123	21223	21323	Recycled Art
21124	21224	21324	Miscellaneous
21125	21225	21325	Tie-Dye
21126	21226	21326	Wreath (no live flowers)
21127	21227	21327	Papier Mache
21128	21228	21328	Soap Making
21129	21229	21329	Blown Glass

A demonstration is a type of public speaking that explains how to perform an action easily and effectively.  The speaker creates a presentation that may combine verbal explanations, visual aids and practical performances to instruct how to acquire a skill, accomplish a procedure, or understand a process.  Topics can be diverse, such as “How to make biscuits,” or “How to draw a cartoon,” or “How I provide pet visitations for the elderly.” Demonstrations will be judged on subject matter, presentaion style, and audience impact.

1. Online registration must be completed by 11pm on Wednesday, July 18. An incomplete entry form may lead to disqualification.
2. Demonstrations will be held on Saturday.  Every effort will be made to schedule the demonstration in advance to avoid a time conflict with the exhibitor’s participation in outdoor classes.
3. Participants will be provided a score sheet in advance to better prepare their presentations.
4. Each demonstrator will be allowed 15 minutes to present his/her demonstration for the judge(s) as well as an audience that is open to the public.
5. Presentations will be held outdoors (weather permitting.)
6. A table and sound system will be available.
7. Food Demonstrations must include a recipe and a finished product. (Per Health Department regulations, no food samples may be given out.)
8. Brand name endorsements are not allowed.  Brand names should not be mentioned or visually apparent on any item. 

Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
24101	24201	24301	Demonstration

In addition to ribbons, a cash premium of $8.00 will be awarded for each demonstration.

Educational Displays consists of both group and individual displays and offers an opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their home and agricultural heritage.

1.      Online registration is required by July 15 deadline.  An incomplete entry form may result in disqualification. 

2.      Entries shall be set up and in place between 3:00 and 6:00 PM, Friday. Entries shall be placed inside and outside, as specified in the entry form. The Fair Committee will supply the space.  Exhibitors must supply tables, hardware, poster board, etc

3.      Exhibitors are restricted to one individual entry and one entry as part of a group.

4.      The maximum size for any indoor display is 3’x5’, outdoor display is 10’ x 10’

5.      The theme of your display must be included on the entry blank. 

6.      The department chairman has the right to decline any exhibit that in his/her judgment is not complying with the rules and the spirit of the exhibit.

7.      The Fair Committee will take responsible precautions for the safety of the exhibits but will assume no responsibility for damage or loss to an exhibit.

Exhibits will be judged on subject matter, audience impact, materials used, originality and neatness.



Educational Display Classes:

Junior		Senior		Class
Print Score Sheet		Print Score Sheet
29201	/	29301	-	Science Fair
29202	/	29302	-	Tri Fold Display
29203	/	29303	-	Poster

Agriculture Challenge Class:

Each year the Fair will offer an agricultural challenge highlighting an agricultural topic.  The topic this year is Vertical Farming.  The challenge is for an exhibitor to construct a ‘model’ of a vertical farm of the future which meets the requirements in the judging criteria.  For ideas and examples of vertical farms you may Google ‘Vertical Farming’ or go to www.verticalfarm.com and click designsfor to collect ideas. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor, completed during the current year.

Junior		Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	/	Print Score Sheet
32201	/	32301	Agricultural Challenge, Vertical	Farming

Exhibits will be judged on the required eleven elements listed below. Labeling parts of the structure will be helpful in the judging process.

Criteria Elements: 

 
Structure:     
1.  Size – max. of 2’ tall and does not extend beyond a 9” x 9” base, min. of 3 levels to the structure.
2.  Sturdiness of design – sturdy and securely attached to the 9” x 9” base.

Growing Area:
3.  Plant and Crops – a wide selection of crops grown on the various levels – all crops should be labeled.
4.  Planting Beds – the plants are planted in planting beds on the floors of the building.

Public Area in Building:
5.  Farmers Market or Restaurant on one of the levels so people can purchase food produced in the building.

Power:
6.  Source of renewable power located on outside of the building – solar or wind.
7.  Growing lights inside of the building above the planting beds so plants can grow.

Water:
8.  Source of water for building:  some type of a collection system to collect rain water.
9.  Irrigation for plants in planting beds on various levels of building.

Exterior Landscaping:
Hardscape:  Appropriate walkways, benches and signs to beautify the exterior landscape of building.
Softscape:  Trees, shrubs and flowers to decorate the landscape and make it inviting to the public.

10.  Creative use of materials evident

11.  Overall Effectiveness of Project Design evident

Artist Statement:
12.  Describe the building, it’s purpose, and why you designed it in this fashion. One page limit, attached.

All entries must be the work of the exhibitor, completed without assistance during the current year.

1. Due to limited space exhibitors may enter a total of five (5) exhibits.
2. Art MUST be displayed on a poster board or mounting board, unless art is displayed in a frame.
3. The exhibitor tag should be attached to the back of the board with a paper clip.  (There should be no writing displayed on the front of the exhibit.)
4. When entering exhibits into classes, present the art in numerical class order to speed registration.

Exhibits will be judged on overall appearance, composition, originality, and use of medium. Please note: we are unable to accept multimedia art at this time (ex. Slide shows, videos etc.)

Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
-	25201	25301	Block Print (Must include block)
25102	25202	25302	Ceramics, from a mold
25103	25203	25303	Ceramics, hand built
25104	25204	25304	Collage
25105	25205	25305	Drawing – colored pencil (only Under 9)
25106	-	-	Drawing – pastels, pen and ink, charcoal, chalk, etc. (only Under 9)
-	25207	25307	Drawing - Charcoal
25108	-	-	Drawing - Crayon  (only Under 9)
-	25209	25309	Drawing - Pastel
-	25210	25310	Drawing - Pen and Ink
-	25211	25311	Drawing - Pencil
25112	-	-	Painting – Acrylic, Watercolor (only Under 9)
-	25213	25313	Painting - Acrylic
-	25214	25314	Painting - Oil
-	25215	25315	Painting - Water Color
25116	25216	25316	Drawing - Cartoon
25117	25217	25317	Sculpture – non functional
25118	25218	25318	Mixed Media
25119	25219	25319	Miscellaneous
-	25220	25320	Computer Artwork - Computer generated art

Section A:  ARRANGEMENTS

All entries must have been arranged by exhibitor. Flowers and materials for ‘Section A: Arrangements’ may be grown or purchased. Arrangement exhibits will be judged on mechanics, design, color, materials, and overall appearance.  Other exhibits will be judged on attractiveness, health, color, materials, and overall appearance.

Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
-	26201	26301	Arrangement – Dried Flowers
-	26202	26302	Arrangement – Fresh, All Greens, artistic
-	26203	26303	Arrangement – Fresh, Artistic centerpiece
26104	26204	26304	Arrangement – Fresh Flowers / fruit for centerpiece
-	26205	26305	Arrangement – Fresh, one sided
-	26206	26306	Arrangement – Fresh, miniature
26107	26207	26307	Arrangement – Holiday or special occasion
-	26208	26308	Arrangement – Silk Flowers
-	26209	26309	Boutonniere -  any flowers
26110	26210	26310	Bud Vase – Fresh Flowers
-	26211	26311	Corsage – silk or fresh

Section B: LIVE PLANTS
All houseplants must be grown by exhibitor and have been under their care for at least three (3) months.  Exhibits will be judged on plant health, size and shape of foliage/blooms, and overall appearance.

Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
26113	26213	26313	Dish Garden
-	26214	26314	Hanging Basket
-	26215	26315	House Plant
26116	26216	26316	Terrarium
26140	26240	26340	Patio Planter, Flowers, no pot larger then 14"Lx14"W
26141	26241	26341	Fairy Gardens, no pot larger then 18"Lx18"W
26142	26242	26342	Window Box, box no larger then 24"Lx10"W

Section C:  CUT FLOWERS

All annuals must be grown and chosen by exhibitor.  Flowers must be exhibited in plain glass or other suitable containers.  In specimen entries, some of the foliage must be attached.

Exhibits will be judged on uniformity, color, health, size and shape of blooms, and overall appearance.

Single variety exhibits should provide either one flower or three flowers of the same variety as noted

Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
26117	26217	26317	Annual of the Year - Celosia (3)
26118	26218	26318	Coleus (3 stems of foliage)
26119	26219	26319	Dahlia (1)
26120	26220	26320	Gladiolas (1)
26121	26221	26321	Marigold – Large (3)
26122	26222	26322	Marigold – Small (3)
26123	26223	26323	Petunias (3)
26124	26224	26324	Rose (1)
26125	26225	26325	Sunflower (1)
26126	26226	26326	Zinnia – Large (3)
26127	26227	26327	Zinnia – Small (3)
26128	26228	26328	Wildflower (3)
26129	26229	26329	Annual – other variety (3)
26130	26230	26330	Perennial – other variety (3)

Collection classes require one each of five different varieties of flowers with an attached card identifying each variety.

Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
26131	26231	26331	Wildflower Collection (5 different varieties)
26132	26232	26332	Annual Collection (5 different varieties)
26133	26233	26333	Perennial Collection (5 different varieties)

FOODS GUIDELINES 

1.      Senior exhibitors must do 100% of the food preparation.  Junior exhibitors may have help preparing exhibits but must do at least 75% of the work.  Under Age 9 exhibitors are not encouraged to enter FOODS because of kitchen safety considerations; however, any Under Age 9 exhibits will be judged as Juniors.

2.      Half cakes and pies will be accepted.

3.      All FOODS exhibits must be presented on a STURDY 10” white PAPER PLATE and COVERED for safe handling.  The plate may be inside a Ziploc bag or covered with plastic wrap.  Cakes may be presented on a cake plate with a clear cover.

4.      Exhibitor tags/ score sheets may be taped to or inserted inside the exhibit cover. Follow instructions on tag to fill out needed information.

5.      Foods “FROM SCRATCH” must be accompanied by the RECIPE, including ingredients and specifics about how the item was prepared, handled, combined, mixed and baked. Recipes may be handwritten or computer generated on a 3 x 5 CARD or HALF SHEET of letter paper.

6.      “BAKED GOODS FROM A MIX” must be accompanied by the LABEL & INSTRUCTIONS cut from the mix package.

7.      Any food undercooked, spoiled, or deemed unsafe for tasting will not be judged. The Department Head reserves the right to dispose of any perishable item for food safety reasons if deemed necessary.

 
CHEESE GUIDELINES

 
1. All milk used MUST be pasteurized.

2. Please note what type of milk you are using. for example- Cow, Goat, Sheep, etc...

3. Please bring approximately 4oz of cheese in a clear plastic container

4. After processing the cheese please keep it refrigerated and transport to the Fair in a cooler for the judges safety.

5. must include a "recipe" and what type of rennet or culture used.


FOOD PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

1.      Decorated Cakes:
Judging criteria: complexity of design, color: selection, coordination and appeal, craftsmanship and overall appearance. All decorated cake and decorated cupcake entries will be cut and tasted. All decorations must be edible.

2.      Lunch Box:

 a.        includes all age groups who must do 100% of the work.

 b.      must include a complete MENU handwritten or computer generated on a 3 x 5 card or HALF SHEET of letter paper

 c.       must include food, beverage, napkin, and utensils needed for meal


FOOD PRESERVATION GUIDELINES

1.      must be LABELED with the name of the food, date preserved, method of food processing and processing time

2.      must be accompanied by the RECIPE.

The Foods Department Head reserves the right to dispose of any exhibit that appears to be spoiled or unsafe for consumption.

 

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FOODS Department classes:

 
CHEESES :  Soft Cheese Spreads (NEW 2018)
Judging criteria:  appearance, texture, taste, aroma

Soft Cheese Spread- No Additives (plain cheese)

Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
33201	33301	Soft Cheese Spread- No Additives (plain cheese)

Soft Cheese Spread- With Additives (herb or flavoring added)

Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
33202	33302	Soft Cheese Spread- With Additives (herb or flavoring added)

CAKES (WITHOUT FAT) FROM SCRATCH :  cakes with little or no fat and leavened mostly by air.
Judging criteria:  color, shape, density, flavor and texture

Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
27201	27301	Angel Food Cake (no icing)
27202	27202	Sponge Cake
27203	27303	Other Cake Without Fat unspecified

CAKES (CONTAINING FAT) FROM SCRATCH:  cakes with butter, oil, shortening, etc.
Judging criteria: color, shape, density, flavor, texture, icing & cupcake uniformity

Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
27204	27304	Bundt Cake
27205	27305	“Butter” Cake with any icing:  white, yellow, marble, chocolate, spice, ginger, coconut, red velvet, lemon-flavored, upside-down, etc.
27206	27306	Coffee Cake (streusel topping)
27207	27307	Cupcakes (4)
27208	27308	Fruit or Vegetable Cake (just enough batter to bind - apple, carrot, fruitcake,  banana, pumpkin, etc.)
27209	27309	Pound Cake
27210	27310	Other Cake Containing Fat unspecified

PIES -  CRUST & FILLING FROM SCRATCH
Judging criteria:  crust appearance, crust taste, filling appearance, filling taste & overall flavor.

Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
27212	27312	Cheesecake (a filling and a crust, different than a "cake")
27213	27313	Cream Pie
27214	27314	Fruit Pie
27215	27315	Meringue Pie
27216	27316	Other Pie unspecified

QUICK BREADS FROM SCRATCH
Judging criteria:  color, shape, uniformity, texture/ crumb, and flavor.

Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
27217	27317	Biscuits (4)
27218	27318	Muffins (4) (plain, fruit, nut, chocolate, corn, etc.)
27219	27219	Fruit & Nut Bread (zucchini, raisin, banana, etc.)
27220	27320	Other Quick Bread unspecified

YEAST BREADS FROM SCRATCH
Judging criteria:  color, shape & uniformity, weight, texture, tenderness, flavor

Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
27221	27321	Loaf Bread:  white, wheat, other
27222	27322	Dinner Rolls (4):  white, wheat, other
27223	27323	Sweet Rolls or Buns (4)
27224	27324	Other Yeast Breads unspecified

COOKIES FROM SCRATCH
Judging criteria:  color, shape, uniformity, texture, overall appearance, and flavor

Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
27226	27326	Cookies - Bar (6)
27227	27327	Cookies – Drop (6)
27228	27328	Cookies – Refrigerator:  chilled & sliced (6)
27229	27329	Cookies – Pressed or Spritz (6)
27230	27330	Cookies - Rolled (6)
27231	27331	Cookies – Sandwich (6)
27232	27332	Brownies (6 pieces)

 
CANDY FROM SCRATCH
Judging criteria:  color, shape, uniformity, texture, overall appearance, and flavor

Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
27233	27333	Fudge (6 pieces)
27234	27334	Other Candy not specified (6 pieces)

BAKED GOODS FROM A MIX  -  Include label & instructions cut from the mix package

Judging criteria:  is the same as used on similar food made from scratch.

Junior	Senior	Score Sheets	Class
27235	27335	Print Score Sheet	Start with a Mix - Biscuit  (4)
27236	27336	Print Score Sheet	Start with a Mix - Brownie (6)
27237	27337	Print Score Sheet	Start with a Mix - Cookie (6)
27238	27338	Print Score Sheet	Start with a Mix - Cake with fat
27239	27339	Print Score Sheet	Start with a Mix - Yeast Roll (4) or Bread
27240	27340	Print Score Sheet	Start with a Mix -  Muffin Quick Bread (4)

 

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FOOD PRESENTATION classes

LUNCH BOX CONTAINER(Food Presentation)
Judging criteria:  menu planning, safe & creative packaging materials, food safety considerations, nutritional balance, overall appearance and appetite appeal.

 

Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
27150	27250	27350	Lunch Box or Container

DECORATED CAKES (Food Presentation)
Judging criteria:  complexity of design, color:  selection, coordination and appeal, craftsmanship and overall appearance.  Judges will consider “taste” of cake only in case of a tie based on appearance.    

Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
27251	27351	Decorated Cake
27252	27352	Decorated Cupcakes (4)

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FOOD PRESERVATION exhibits:

1. Senior exhibitors must do 100% of the work.  Junior exhibitors may have help preparing exhibits, but must do at least 75% of the work.  Under 9 exhibitors are not encouraged to enter FOOD PRESERVATION because of kitchen safety considerations; however, any Under Age 9 exhibits will be judged as Juniors. 
   1. must be LABELED with the name of the food, date preserved, method of food processing and processing time.
   2. must be accompanied by the RECIPE.
      
      
2. The Foods Department Head reserves the right to dispose of any exhibit that appears to be spoiled or unsafe for consumption. 

CANNED FOODS
Judging criteria:  product (condition, shape, size, uniformity),  color, pack (liquids, fill) , container (labeling, size, cleanliness, seal), overall appearance

Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
28201	28301	Canned Fruits (WILL NOT be opened and sampled)
28202	28302	Canned Vegetables (WILL NOT be opened and sampled)

DEHYDRATED FOODS
Judging criteria: product, color & texture, dryness, package, flavor

Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
28203	28303	Dehydrated foods (MAY be opened & sampled)

PICKLED FOODS
Judging criteria: product, pack, flavor, container, overall appearance

Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
28204	28304	Pickles & Relish (WILL be opened and sampled)

JELLIES, JAMS & PRESERVES
Judging criteria: product (fresh, uniform color, free of scorching), pack (fill, free of bubbles, even distribution), container (clean, airtight seal, free of flaws, rust, properly labeled), flavor (not too tart or too sweet, characteristic of the fruit), overall appearance

Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
28205	28305	Jellies, Jams & Preserves (WILL be opened & sampled)

All entries must be the work of the exhibitor, completed without assistance during the current year.  Garments must:

• Be clean and in good repair. 
• Entered on a hanger with the pattern attached. 
• Have the exhibitor tag secured with a safety pin to clothing or attached to the hanger with string.
• Include on the back of exhibitor tag the number of years experience (or months, as appropriate) relative to class skill.

Exhibits will be judged on presentation and applicable components of construction, such as seams, hems, fasteners, sleeves, interfacings etc.

		Junior		Senior
Needlepoint Sewing	-	Print Score Sheet	/	Print Score Sheet
Needlepoint Accessories	-	Print Score Sheet	/	Print Score Sheet
Needlepoint Knitted or Crocheted	-	Print Score Sheet	/	Print Score Sheet

 

Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
-	23201	23301	Accessories:  tote, scarf, hat, pocketbook, belt, necktie, apron
-	23202	23302	Blouse, shirt or vest
-	23203	23303	Costume
-	23204	23304	Doll Clothes: attach a photo of garment on doll
-	23205	23305	Dress with or without sleeves, party dress
-	23206	23306	Ensemble – two or three piece
-	23207	23307	Jacket or coat
-	23208	23308	Knitted accessories:  scarf, mittens, hat
-	23209	23309	Knitted clothing:  sweater, vest, jacket
-	23210	23310	Nightwear:  pajamas, nightgown, robe
-	23211	23311	Skirt
-	23212	23312	Slacks or shorts
-	23213	23313	Sportswear or playwear:  sweatsuit, jogging suit
-	23214	23314	Miscellaneous sewing item
-	23215	23315	Crochet accessory: Scarft, mittens, hat
-	23216	23316	Crochet clothing: sweater, vest, jacket
-	23217	23317	Quilted item: sweater, vest, jacket
-	23218	23318	Miscellaneous Needlecraft: Latch hook, crewel, embroidery, etc.

1. All photographs must be taken by the exhibitor during the current year.
2. Due to limited space, exhibitors may enter a total of five (5) photographs.
3. Photographs must be displayed on sturdy mounting such as poster board or mounting board no larger than 8” x 10”.  Photographs may be 3 x 5, 4 x 6, or 5 x 7.
4. The exhibitor tag should be attached to the back of the board with a paper clip.  (There should be no writing displayed on the front of the exhibit.)
5. No transparencies or slides are allowed.  Polaroid prints may be used.
6. Photographs should be presented in numerical order to speed registration.
7. A photographic image may only be entered in ONE class.

Section A:  BLACK AND WHITE
Exhibits will be judged on overall appearance, composition, exposure, and display.

Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
30101	30201	30301	Agriculture or Farming
30102	30202	30302	Birds and Animals
30103	30203	30303	Buildings
30104	30204	30304	Flowers
30105	30205	30305	Hereford Jr. Farm Fair
30106	30206	30306	Insects
30107	30207	30307	Landscape
30108	30208	30308	Night Photography
30109	30209	30309	People
30110	30210	30310	Special Effects (Artistic)
30111	30211	30311	Special Interest
30112	30212	30312	Sports

Section B:  COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Exhibits will be judged on overall appearance, composition, exposure, and display.

Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
30113	30213	30313	Agriculture or Farming
30114	30214	30314	Birds and Animals
30115	30215	30315	Buildings
30116	30216	30316	Flowers
30117	30217	30317	Hereford Jr. Farm Fair
30118	30218	30318	Insects
30119	30219	30319	Landscape
30120	30220	30320	Night Photography
30121	30221	30321	People
30122	30222	30322	Special Effects (Artistic)
30123	30223	30323	Special Interest
30124	30224	30324	Sports
30125	30225	30325	Any 8"x10" Color Photo, mounting should be no larger then 11"x14"

All exhibitors must play an active role in the production of the vegetable or fruit. All exhibits must: 

1. Be clean.
2. Have stems removed. Carrots and beets should have tops removed.
3. Be presented on a firm, white 10” paper plate.
4. Have exhibitor tag / score sheet attached to the plate. 
5. If the plant variety is known, write the variety on the paper plate. i.e. “Roma Tomato”.

Section A:  VEGETABLES
Exhibits will be judged on uniformity, color, health, size, shape and overall appearance.

Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
31101	31201	31301	Beans, Lima (1/2 cup shelled)
31102	31202	31302	Beans, Lima in pods (12)
31103	31203	31303	Beans, Snap Green (12)
31104	31204	31304	Beans, Snap Wax (12)
31105	31205	31305	Beets (3)
31106	31206	31306	Broccoli (1)
31107	31207	31307	Brussels Sprouts (6)
31108	31208	31308	Cabbage (1 head)
31109	31209	31309	Cantaloupe (1)
31110	31210	31310	Carrots (3)
31111	31211	31311	Cauliflower (1 head)
31112	31212	31312	Cucumbers, pickling (3)
31113	31213	31313	Cucumbers, salad (3)
31114	31214	31314	Egg Plant (1)
31115	31215	31315	Gourds (3)
31157	31257	31357	Herbs, Leaf variety, identify type
31158	31258	31358	Herbs, Seed variety, identify type
31160	31260	31360	Kitchen Herb Garden (minimum of 3 different herbs, no more than 5)
31116	31216	31316	Herbs in a jar of water (3 varieties)
31117	31217	31317	Kale in a jar of water (1 bunch)
31118	31218	31318	Lettuce (one head or bunch of leaf lettuce rubber banded)
31119	31219	31319	Onions, white (3)
31120	31220	31320	Onions, yellow (3)
31151	31251	31351	Onions, red (3)
31121	31221	31321	Peppers, bell (3)
31152	31252	31352	Peppers, bell, other color (3)
31161	31261	31361	Peppers, banana (3)
31163	31263	31363	Peppers, jalapeno (3)
31122	31222	31322	Peppers, other (3)
31123	31223	31323	Potatoes, white (3)
31124	31224	31324	Potatoes, sweet (3)
31125	31225	31325	Potatoes, red skin (3)
31126	31226	31326	Pumpkin, Jack-O-Lantern (1)
31127	31227	31327	Pumpkin, sugar pie (1)
31164	31264	31364	Radishes with tops (3)
31128	31228	31328	Squash, summer yellow (3)
31129	31229	31329	Squash, summer zucchini (3)
31130	31230	31330	Squash, summer patty pan, other (3)
31131	31231	31331	Squash, winter (3): acorn, butternut, spaghetti, other
31153	31253	31353	Sweet Corn, Yellow (3 in husks)
31154	31254	31354	Sweet Corn, White (3 in husks)
31132	31232	31332	Sunflower seed head, mature seed head (1)
31133	31233	31333	Tomatoes, Red (3)
31155	31255	31355	Tomatoes, Green (3)
31156	31256	31356	Tomatoes, Yellow (3)
31134	31234	31334	Tomatoes, Cherry (6)
31150	31250	31350	Tomatoes, Grape (6)
31135	31235	31335	Tomatoes, Italian (3)
31136	31236	31336	Tomatoes, other varieties (3)
31137	31237	31337	Watermelon, round (1)
31138	31238	31338	Watermelon, oblong (1)
31165	31265	31365	Melon, honeydew
31159	31259	31359	Creative vegetable art, using vegetables only
31139	31239	31339	Vegetable, any other variety

Section B:  FRUITS
Exhibits will be judged on uniformity, color, health, size, shape and overall appearance.

Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
-	31240	31340	Apples (3)
-	31241	31341	Cherries (1/2 cup)
-	31242	31342	Grapes (1 bunch, approx. 1 pound)
-	31243	31343	Peaches (3)
-	31244	31344	Pears (3)
-	31245	31345	Plums (3)
-	31246	31346	Other Berries (1/2 cup)

Section C:  VEGETABLE COLLECTION
Exhibits will be judged on originality, design, color, materials, and overall appearance.

Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
31147	31247	31347	A display of a minimum of five different kinds vegetables in a suitable container in the quantity listed in Section A.  The same individual vegetables may not be used in both sections.

Section D:  OTHER VEGETABLE ITEMS
Exhibits will be judged on originality, design, color, materials, and overall appearance.

Under 9	Junior	Senior	Class
Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet	Print Score Sheet
31148	31248	31348	Salad Box/Tray of Live Plants, box no larger then 14"x14"
31149	31249	31349	Vegetable Patio Pot Plants, pots no larger then 12"x12"