Still Exhibits

Vegetables and Fruit

$50 Best of Show Prize will be awarded

Maximum Premium Money: $200

(may be adjusted due to the number of entries)

Ribbons: Blue/Red/White

1. All entries must have been grown by the exhibitor and must be labeled plainly with the variety name on the entry form where applicable. All entries must be displayed on a clean white paper plate to which the entry tag is securely attached. All classes will be judged as to market quality (which includes uniformity in size, form, color and freedom from blemish, as well as edible quality) and trueness to type. Varieties distinctly off type will be disqualified. All produce must be washed, trimmed and clean. 

2. All entry forms for the fair must be postmarked no later than August 1st. Entries may be brought to the fairgrounds on Wednesday from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Thursday from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Judging will begin at 5pm on Thursday. Any item brought in after judging has started will not be accepted.

3. There are no age restrictions for this department. All entries will be judged at the adult age level.

Section 1- Vegetables

Class:

1. Asparagus (5 stalks)

2. Beans, Lima (12 of each kind)

3. Beans (12)

4. Beet (5)

5. Broccoli (1 Head)

6. Cabbage (1 Head)

7. Carrots (5)

8. Cauliflower (1 Head)

9. Celery (1 Plant)

10. Cucumber (5)

11. Eggplant (1)

12. Endive (1 Plant)

13. Gourds (6 or more)

14. Herbs, Any Variety (1 plant or bunch of not less than 5 stems of each, potted or in water)

15. Kale (1 plant)

16. Kohlrabi (5)

17. Lettuce (1 plant)

18. Muskmelon (1)

19. Onions (5)

20. Parsley (1 Plant)

21. Parsnips (5)

22. Peas, Sugar Snap (12 Pods)

23. Peas, Snow (12 Pods)

24. Peppers, Hot (3, Any Variety or Color)

25. Peppers, Sweet (3, Any Variety or Color)

26. Peppers, Other (3, Any Variety or Color)

27. Potatoes, Red (5)

28. Potatoes, White (5)

29. Potatoes, Yukon Gold (5)

30. Pumpkin (1)

31. Radishes (5)

32. Rhubarb (6 Stalks)

33. Rutabagas (5)

34. Salsify (5)

35. Spinach (12)

36. Squash (1)

37. Sweet Corn, Bi-Color (5)

38. Sweet Corn, White (5)

39. Sweet Corn, Yellow (5)

40. Swiss Chard (1 Plant)

41. Tomatoes (5)

42. Turnips (5)

43. Watermelon (1)

44. Other Garden Vegetables (3 Each)

Section 2 – Fruits

Class:

1. Apples (5 of Each Kind)
2. Apples, Crab (12)
3. Berries (1 Quart of Each Kind)
4. Butternuts (1 Quart)
5. Chestnuts (1 Quart)
6. Grapes
7. Peaches (3)
8. Pears (3)
9. Plums (3)
10. Quinces (3)
11. Walnuts (1 Quart)

Culinary Arts

$50 Best of Show Prize will be awarded

Maximum Premium Money: $250

(may be adjusted due to the number of entries)

Ribbons: Blue/Red/White

1. Entries should be packaged in a clear wrapper with your

entry tag securely attached. Recipes must accompany all entries, including canned foods. These recipes must be

typed or written in ink on a 3” x 5” card. Entries containing any foreign object, i.e. hair, will be automatically disqualified. All canned and dried goods must have been preserved within one year. 

2. All entry forms for the fair must be postmarked no later than August 1st. Entries may be brought to the fairgrounds on Wednesday from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Thursday from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Judging will begin at 5pm on Thursday. Any item brought in after judging has started will not be accepted.

3. There are no age restrictions for this department. All entries will be judged at the adult level.

Exhibit Rules for Cakes

Except for a cake requiring a special pan, such as angel food, chiffon, or cakes decorated for a special occasion, exhibit cake should be baked in a shallow 8” x 8” x 2” or 9” loaf cake pan – 9/12” x 5” x 3”. Cakes must be out of the baking pan. Cakes should have a neat appearance, texture consistent with recipe and ingredients used, flavor well blended and pleasant to taste.

Exhibit Rules for Pies

Crust should be golden brown, flaky and crisp eating, cut easily with a fork or knife but holds shape when served, with a pleasant flavor. Fruit fillings should be whole fruit or pieces suited to fruit used. Texture should be tender, but able to hold shape. Flavor should be characteristic of fruit used. No starchy taste. Soft fillings should have a smooth, well-blended consistency, hold shape when served, pleasant flavor characteristic of ingredients.

Exhibit Rules for Cookies (enter 6 cookies)

Cookies should be of even thickness. Drop cookies should be free from thin edges or spreading and dropped from a spoon and not pressed. All cookies should be free from excess flour on the outside and delicately browned unless the recipe states otherwise. Flavor should be free from the excessive taste of spice, flavoring, molasses or other sweetening. Texture depends on the type of cookies. Thin-rolled cooked or refrigerator cookies should be crisp. Others should be fine, even grain, and somewhat moist. All cookies should be tender. Bar cookies may be soft or chewy or cake-like inside.

Exhibit Rules for Breads

Breads should be baked in a single loaf container about 9” x 5” x 3” or shaped as recommended in recipe. Yeast breads should have uniform golden crust, smooth well-rounded top, slice easily and hold shape. The texture should be moderately fine, even grained and free from large air bubbles. The flavor should be pleasant, well baked, bland and nut-like in taste. Quick bread should be even or slightly rounded, golden brown crust, equally light throughout. The texture should be fine, even grain, not crumbly, Flavor should be characteristic of ingredients. Any nuts or fruits should be evenly distributed.

Exhibit Rules for Home Canned Foods

All canned foods must be processed in standard clear-glass canning jars with self-sealing, two pieced lids. Jars must have a vacuum seal. Size of canning jar and product must meet USDA Guidelines. Jars must be labeled with contents, type of processing (boiling/ pressure), time of process and altitude adjustment. Time and method of process should agree with USDA/PNW recommendations. Appropriate headspace requirements must be followed:

Fruits: ½ inch  Vegetables: ½ to 1 inch

Pickles: ½ inch Jams and Jellies: ¼ inch

Exhibit Rules for Maple Syrup Products

All maple products must be pure maple, at least 12 oz jars. Maple syrup will be judged on color (grade standard), clarity (properly filtered), density (weight standard), flavor and odor. Grades: US Grade A Light Amber, US Grade A Medium Amber, US Grade A Dark Amber.

Section 1: Canned Fruits and Vegetables & Meats

Class:

1. Canned Fruits (in Syrup, Water or Juice)

2. Canned Vegetables

3. Fruit and Vegetable Juices

4. Jams, Jellies, Marmalades, Chutneys, Conserves & Butters

5. Pickles, Sauces, and Relishes

6. Canned Meats

Section 2: Dried Fruits, Vegetables & Meats

Class:

7. Fruits 9. Vegetables & Seeds

8. Leathers and Chips 10. Dried Meats

Section 3- Baked Goods

Class:

11. Breads (Yeast) 14. Cookies

12. Breads (Quick) 15. Pies

13. Cakes 16. Muffins

Section 4- Maple Syrup Products

Class:

17. Golden Amber 19. Dark Robust

18. Amber Maple 20. Very Dark

Department 4 - Flowers, Plants, and Landscaping

$50 Best of Show prize will be awarded

Maximum Premium Money: $450

(may be adjusted due to the number of entries)

Ribbons: Blue/Red/White

1) All entries in the flower section must have been raised by the exhibitor and must be plainly marked with the variety name on the entry form. Entry tags will not be printed for entries without the variety name listed. All house plants must have been grown by the exhibitor for at least 3 months. Judging will be based on size, form, color, trueness to type, and conformance with class specifications.

2) All entry forms for the fair must be postmarked no later than August 1st. Entries may be brought to the fairgrounds on Wednesday from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Thursday from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Judging will begin at 5pm on Thursday. Any item brought in after judging has started will not be accepted.

3) Exhibitors must supply their own plain container for display. In order to maintain exhibits in good condition, all perishable plant materials must be in water.

4) Entries are limited to three (3) per class, per person.

5) NO WEEDS

6) There are no age restrictions for this department. All entries will be judged at the adult age level. 

Section 1- Flower Arrangements

1. Wedding Arrangement

2. Party arrangement

3. Table Arrangement

4. Silk Arrangement

Section 2 - Roses (1 Bloom)

5. Climber

6. Hybrid Tea

7. Miniature

8. Old Garden

9. Any Other

Section 3 - Perennials (1 Cut Stem)

10. Astilbe

11. Begonia

12. Caladium

13. Coreopsis

14. Dahlia (Over 2”)

15. Dahlia (Under 2”)

16. Daisy

17. Daylily

18. Gladiolus

19. Hollyhock

20. Hosta

21. Oriental Lily

22. Phlox

23. Any Other

Section 4 - Annuals

24. Calendula

25. Celosia

26. Cleome

27. Coleus

28. Cosmos

29. Duster Miller

30. Gaillardia

31. Geranium

32. Impatiens

33. Marigold

34. Nasturtium

35. Petunia

36. Salvia

37. Snapdragon

38. Sunflower

39. Verbena

40. Zinnia

41. Any Other

Section 5 - Houseplants

42. Dish Garden/Terrariums

43. Flowering

44. Foliage

45. Any Other House Plant

Section 6- Landscaping

46. Business Building

47. Home

48. Public Library

49. Recreational Area

50. Any Other Landscaping

Section 7 – Landscape Exhibit

51. A minimum of 100 square feet constructed exhibit.

Department 5 - Home Arts 1

$50 Best of Show Prize will be awarded 

(in combination with Departments 6 & 7)

Maximum Premium Money: $550 

(may be adjusted due to the number of entries)

Ribbons: Blue/Red/White

1. An exhibitor tag must be attached to each article submitted. Entries must be entirely the work of the exhibitor. Previously entered items will not be accepted. The emphasis will be on high quality workmanship. Soiled or worn articles will not be accepted. Articles entered should be correctly labeled giving name, material used and manner of making (eg: tablecloth, linen, embroidered).

2. The judges selected are fully qualified and their decisions will be final. Judges will in no case award a prize where there is no merit. The judges also reserve the right to refuse those works not suitable for display.

3. Category choices are solely the decision and choice of the entrant. The fair or fair judges will not be responsible for selecting categories for entries.

4. All entry forms for the fair must be postmarked no later than August 1st. Entries may be brought to the fairgrounds on Wednesday from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Thursday from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Judging will begin at 5pm on Thursday. Any item brought in after judging has started will not be accepted.

Section 1- Machine Made Clothing

1. Original Design

2. Kit or Pattern

Section 2 - Sewing for fun

3. Any garment or accessory that is patched or appliqued

4. Any other item

Section 3 - Knitting

5. Accessories

6. Adult Cardigan Sweater

7. Adult Pullover Sweater

8. Afghan

9. Bedspread

10. Garments (Infants & Children)

11. Other Knitted Items

Section 4 - Crocheting

12. Accessories

13. Afghan

14. Garments (Adult)

15. Garments (Infants & Children)

16. Tablecloth or Bedspread

17. Other Crochet

Section 5 - Rugs

18. Traditional Hooked

19. Latch Hooked or Braided

Section 6 - Toy, Animals or Dolls

20. Any one item

21. Graph or Pattern

Section 7 - Miscellaneous

22. Original Design

23. Kit or Pattern

Department 6 - Home Arts II

$50 Best of Show Prize will be awarded 

(in combination with departments 5 & 7)

Maximum Premium Money: $450

(may be adjusted due to the number of entries)

All rules from Home Arts I apply to Home Arts II

Ribbons: Blue/Red/White

Section 1 - Quilting - Hand

1. Applique

2. Coverlet

3. Patchwork or Pieced Quilt

4. Quilted Articles other than Bed Covering

Section 2 - Quilting - Machine

5. Applique

6. Coverlet

7. Patchwork or Pieced Quilt

8. Quilted articles other than Bed Covering

Department 7 - Home Arts III

$50 Best of Show Prize will be awarded  

(in combination with Departments 5 & 6)

Maximum Premium Money: $250

(may be adjusted due to the number of entries)

All rules from Home Arts I apply to Home Arts II

Ribbons: Blue/Red/White

Section 1- Needlepoint (on Mesh or Canvas)

1. Original Design

2. Bargello

3. Kit or Pattern

Section 2 - Crewel

4. Original Design

5. Kit or Pattern

Section 3 - Embroidery

6. Any Article (Except Crewel Work)

Section 4 - Counted Thread/Cross Stitch

7. Original Design

8. Graph or Pattern

Section 5 - Punch Embroidery

9. Original Design

10. Graph or Pattern

Section 6 - Candle Wicking

11. Original Design

12. Graph or Pattern

Section 7 - Miscellaneous

13. Original Design

14. Kit or Pattern

Section 8- Diamond Painting

15. Diamond Painting- Original design class 16 kit or pattern

Department 8 - Fine Arts

$50 Best of Show Prize will be awarded

Maximum Premium Money: $550

(may be adjusted due to the number of entries)

Ribbons: Blue/Red/White

1. All exhibits must be entered in the name of the maker of the article. Special attention will be given to cleanliness, neatness, workmanship and style of the article submitted. Judges will in no case award a prize where there is no merit. 

2. All entries in Sections 7 - 10 must be framed and have a hanging device.

3. All entry forms for the fair must be postmarked no later than August 1st. Entries may be brought to the fairgrounds on Wednesday from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Thursday from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Judging will begin at 5pm on Thursday. Any item brought in after judging has started will not be accepted.

Section 1 - Pottery

1. Hand Built Decorative Piece

2. Hand Built Functional Piece

3. Wheel Thrown Decorative Piece

4. Wheel Thrown Functional Piece

Section 2 - Ceramics

5. Hand Built Decorative Piece

6. Hand Built Functional Piece

7. Wheel Thrown Decorative Piece

8. Wheel Thrown Functional Piece

Section 3 - Sculpture

9. Hand Built Decorative Piece

10. Hand Built Functional Piece

11. Wheel Thrown Decorative Piece

12. Wheel Thrown Functional Piece

Section 4 - Metal

13. Holloware

14. Jewelry

Section 5 - Stained Glass

15. Handmade

16. Pattern

Section 6 - Tole and Decorative Painting

17. Metal, Glass or Other

18. Wood

Section 7 - Painting (No Paint by Numbers)

19. Acrylics

20. Oils

21. Watercolors

Section 8 - Sketches

22. Black & White

23. Color

Section 9 - Etching

24. Black & White

25. Color

Section 10 - Photography

26. Digital Photography

27. Traditional

Section 11 - Quilling

28. Original Design

29. Graph or Pattern

Section 12 - Wood or Wood Carving

30. Any Original Functional Piece

31. Any Decorative Piece

Department 9 - Hobbies

All rules from Fine Arts apply 

Maximum Premium Money: $100

(may be adjusted due to the number of entries)

Ribbons: Blue/Red/White

Section 1 - Rugs

1. Knotted

2. Painted

3. Woven

Section 2 - Wall Hangings

4. Batik

5. Decorative Stitchery

6. Hooked or Woven

7. Knotted (“Macrame”)

Section 3- Woodworking

8. Basketry

9. Refinishing

10. Any Original Article

Section 4 - Weaving

11. Traditional

12. Contemporary

Section 5 - Leathercraft

Section 6 - Dried Flowers and Plants

13. Arrangements

14. Wall Décor

15. Wreaths

16. Any Other Item

Section 7 - Hobbies - Kits for Adults

Entries may include any article in the above classification made by a purchased kit.

Section 8 - Miscellaneous Hobbies

Department 10 - Arts and Hobbies for Young Adults (ages 12-17)

All rules from Fine Arts apply. 

Maximum Premium Money: $200

(may be adjusted due to the number of entries)

Ribbons: Blue/Red/White

Entries may include any article in the above classification made by young adults ages 12-17. Special exhibits or articles made for school may also be used. Entry forms must give description of entry and age of the young adult, as age will be considered in the judging.

Section 1 - Class 1 - Original

Section 2 - Class 2 – Kits

Section 3 - Class 3 - TCFD

   
Department 11 - Arts and Hobbies for Children

All rules from Fine Arts apply. 

Maximum Premium Money: $100

(may be adjusted due to number of entries)

Ribbons: Blue/Red/White 

Any picture or drawing must be matted or framed. Coloring pages not accepted.

Entries may include any article in the above classification made by children up to and including age 11. Special exhibits or articles made for school may also be used, Entry forms must give description of entry and age of the child, as age will be considered in the judging.

Section 1- Original

Section 2- Kits