2015 OPEN CLASS for County Fair Exhibits
ENTER JUNE , 2015, 8–10:30 a.m.
JUDGING TUESDAY AFTERNOON
For Information Contact
Amanda Dame,
County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Science
(270) 338-3124
County Extension Office located at
3690 State Rt.1380 - Central City (Next to the Ag Center)
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS:
1. Entries will be accepted Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 8:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Check out time is Monday, June 15; 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Exhibits not picked up will be left at the Exhibit
Hall.
2. Entries are open to all residents of Muhlenberg County.
3. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor. No exhibitor will be allowed more than one entry in
anyone class, but may exhibit in all classes. Entry must have been made in the last 12 months.
4. When only one article is entered in a class, it will be judged on its merit for first, second or third
prize.
5. The Muhlenberg County Fair Board will use utmost care to guard and protect exhibits, but it will not
be liable for loss or damage or accidents that may occur to any exhibit or person. The Exhibit Hall will be
manned during all open hours, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. nightly, Tuesday - Saturday.
6: Exhibitors should present claim check ticket in order to pick up exhibit and prize money. Premiums
are listed by classes.
7. A rule that "Open" Classes are open to all exhibitors unless otherwise specified.
8. Overall Winner of Blue Ribbons will receive $25.00
GENERAL NEEDLEWORK
Glenda Harris, Superintendent
Premiums: Blue - $5.00; Red - $3.00; White - $1.00
Class:
101
Crochet Afghan
102
Crochet Tablecloths or Bedspread
103
Crochet Doilies
104
Crochet Rug
105
Crochet Scarf
106
Crochet Hat with earflaps
107
Crochet Hat without earflaps
108
Crochet Character Hat
109
Crochet Purse
11 0
Crochet Baby Blanket
111
Child’s Crochet item
112
Crochet/Tunisian
113
Crochet/Hairpin Lace
114
Other Crochet item
115
Knitted Afghan
116
Child's Knitted Item
117
Adult Knitted Item
118
Knitted Scarf
119
Knitted Baby Blanket
120
Other Knitted Item
121
Counted Cross Stitch (16-22 count, Aida Cloth)
122
Counted Cross Stitch (specialty cloth, linen, etc.)
123
Counted Cross Stitch Pillow
124
Counted Cross Stitch (14 count & under, Aida Cloth)
125
Quilted Pillow
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
Other Pillow
Pillow Case, machine embroidery
Pillow Case, hand embroidery
Other Pillow Case
Hand Pieced & Hand Quilted Quilt
Machine Pieced & Hand Quilted Quilt
Machine Pieced & or Machine Quilted (any pattern, non professional)
Preprinted Quilt
Rag Quilt
Quilt Made by Group (2 or more people)
Cross-Stitched Quilt
Appliqué Quilt
Baby Quilt - Pieced
Baby Quilt - Preprinted
Miscellaneous - Other Quilts not listed above
Punjabi Weaving
Basic Embroidery
Machine Embroidery
Crewel Embroidery
Handmade Doll
Needlepoint
Plastic Canvas Needlepoint
General Needlework (other than quilts or classes listed)
Heritage Sewing
Purse /Quilted
Purse /Un-quilted
Latch Hook
Place Mats
Felting (wet method)
Felting (needle method)
Braided Rug
Appliquéd Art Work
Tatting
Ribbon Embroidery
Candlewicking Item
Recycled T-Shirt Scarf
Recycled Necktie project
Recycled Blue Jean project
Vintage Quilt (heritage, attach background info)
CLOTHING
Freda Toomey, Superintendent
Premiums: Blue - $5.00; Red - $3.00; White - $1.00
201
Lady's Dress
202
Decorated Shirt
203
Lady's Casual Outfit
204
Crocheted Clothing Item
205
Knitted Clothing Item
206
Blouse (any fabric)
207
Slacks, elastic in waist
208
Slacks, with band& zipper
209
Skirt, elastic in waist
210
Skirt, with band & zipper
211
Man's Garment
212
Two Piece Suit
213
Two Piece Suit, lined
214
Lingerie
215
Accessory
216
Recycled Garment (attach description)
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
Child's Play Clothes
Child's Dressy Outfit
Infant Clothing, other than knitted or crocheted
Smocking
Vest
Decorated Vest
Decorated Sweatshirt
Specialty Jacket
Adult Fleece Item
Infant Article (12 months and younger)
Miscellaneous, items not listed above
Totes/Luggage
Chenilling- clothing or accessory
Apron
FOODS
Martha Hargrove, Superintendent
Premiums: Blue - $5.00; Red - $3.00; White - $1.00
Rules: (1) See General Rules (2) Wrap baked products
in a re-closeable zip-type bag on a disposable plate to
maintain freshness. For pies, the pie pan should fit into
the bag. Use of plastic film or aluminum foil to wrap
product is discouraged but will not cause the product
to be disqualified. To prevent damage, wrapped cakes
should be transported in a sturdy container such as a
cardboard box.
Breads
301
4 Biscuits
302
4 Buttermilk Biscuits
303
4 Baking Powder Biscuits
304
4 Com Muffins or Sticks
305
4 Yeast Rolls
306
4 Sweet Rolls
307
1/2 Coffee Cake
308
1/2 Loaf Nut Bread
309
1/2 Loaf Yeast Bread
310
1/2 Loaf Other Variety Bread
Candy
311
312
313
314
315
316
317
318
6 Pieces Divinity (any flavor)
6 Pieces Chocolate Fudge
6 Pieces Peanut Butter Fudge
6 Pieces Other Variety Fudge
6 Pieces Bourbon Balls
6 Mints
6 Pieces Assorted Candy (3 kinds)
Variety Molded Chocolate Candy
Cakes
319
320
321
322
323
324
325
326
1/4 Un-iced Angel Food Cake
1/4 White Layer Cake
1/4 Chocolate Layer Cake
1/4 Pound Cake
1/4 Jam Cake
1/4 Nut Cake
1/4 Your Favorite Cake made with a Commercial Mix and your special ingredient.
1/4 Low Fat or Sugar Free Cake (no sugar or honey added)
327
328
1/4 Best Decorated Cake (non-professional)
Miscellaneous Cake
Cookies
329
4 Brownies
330
4 No-Bake Cookies
331
4 Peanut Butter Cookies
332
4 Rolled Cookies
333
4 Chocolate Chip Cookies)
334
4 Dropped Cookies
335
4 Sugar Cookies
336
4 Fancy Cookies
337
4 Sugar Free Cookies
338
Cupcakes
339
4 Miscellaneous Cookies (other than kinds listed above)
Pies
340
341
342
343
344
345
346
Two Crust Pies
Fruit Pie ¼
Chess Pie
Carmel Pie
Strawberry Pie
Coconut Cream Pie
Chocolate Cream Pie
SPECIAL INTEREST DECORATED CAKES
Premiums: Blue - $5.00; Red - $3.00; White - $1.00
There will be one chosen from the 3 groups for “Best in Show” with a ribbon.
These cakes can only be done on lightweight forms or dummies and /or Styrofoam. No real cake can be
used. However all entries must be possible with real cake. All over size must not exceed 16 inch in
diameter, length, or width including any decoration extending from cake and 28 inches in height
including ornamentation. No entire may require refrigeration. To facilitate handling and minimize damage
cakes should be placed on boards with sufficient space around the cake edges and deigned to withstand
several moves by Fair staff. Note judging is based primarily on individual hand work and not on the
application of purchased ornamentation.
347
348
349
Bridal Cake
Birthday Cake
Theme Cake
CANNED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
Sandy Spears and Karen Covington, Superintendents
* All canned produces must be in a standard canning jar (quart, pint, or jelly jar)
Premiums: Blue- $5.00; Red - $3.00; White - $1.00
Rules:
1.All entries in this department must be the work of the exhibitor
2.No commercial product is eligible
3. All entries *must be shown in standard canning jars and must not have been exhibited before.
4. Those items not exhibited in standard canning jars will be disqualified.
5. Correct processing required of all canned foods. Follow USDA recommendation.
6. Entries will be judged on overall appearance, taste and quality.
Judges will be permitted to open canned products.
401
402
403
404
Peaches
Pears
Apples
Berries
405
406
407
408
409
410
411
412
413
414
415
416
417
418
419
420
421
422
423
424
425
426
427
428
429
430
431
432
433
Cherries
Applesauce
Grape Juice
Green Beans
Corn
Carrots
Beets, not pickled
Squash
Tomatoes
Tomato Juice
Soup Mixture –list main ingredient
Sauerkraut
Okra
Cucumber Pickles (Sweet)
Bread and Butter Pickles
Dill Pickles
Other Pickles, Cucumbers
Sweet Relish
Pepper Relish
Corn Relish
Green Tomato Relish
Ripe Tomato Relish
Other Relish – list main ingredient
Other Variety of Food Canned
Ripe Tomato Catsup
Pickled Fruit or Vegetable
Salsa
Potatoes
Meat
JAMS AND JELLIES
Premiums: Blue - $5.00; Red - $3.00; White - $1.00
501
502
503
504
505
507
508
509
510
511
513
512
Strawberry Jam
Blackberry Jam
Other Variety Jam
Apple Butter
Pear Preserves
Other Variety Preserves
Grape Jelly
Apple Jelly
Berry Jelly – list main ingredient
Peach Jelly
Other Jelly
Other Preserved Food
FLOWERS
JoNell Mallay, Superintendent
*Must have been grown by person entering item.
Premiums: Blue - $5.00; Red - $3.00; White - $1.00
601
602
603
604
605
Fresh Cut Table Arrangement
Best Rose Arrangement
Best Rose
Arrangement of Dried Flowers
Best Live Hanging Basket
606
607
608
609
610
611
612
613
614
615
616
617
618
619
620
Silk Flower Arrangement
Marigolds (3 or more)
Dahlias (3 or more)
Arrangement of Petunias
Best African Violet
Potted Fern
Most Original Arrangement of Flowers
Potted Blooming Plant
Non-Blooming Plant
Gladiolus (3 or more)
Largest Sun Flower
Peonies (3 or more)
Iris (3 or more)
Single Pot of Herb
Mixed Pot of Herbs
HANDICRAFT
Joyce Jessup and Anita Bowersock, Superintendents
Premiums: Blue - $5.00; Red - $3.00; White - $1.00
701
702
703
704
705
706
707
708
709
710
711
712
713
714
715
716
717
718
719
720
721
722
723
724
725
726
727
728
729
730
731
732
733
734
735
736
737
Basketweaving - Egg Basket
Basketweaving - Other than Egg Basket
Basketweaving – Holiday
Stuffed Animal
Best Decorated Basket
Ceramics
Paper Twist Article
Tole Painted Article
Stencil Item
Stained Glass - Copper Foil
Stained Glass - Lead Frame
Stained Glass -Stepping Stone
Lamps
Best Handmade Wood Article
Best Hand Carved Wooden Article
Best Crafted Wooden Furniture
Fabric Wall Hanging
Holiday Wreath
Seasonal Wreath (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter)
Christmas Decoration
Christmas Tree Ornament
Best Door Decoration
Hand Painted Wood Article
Jewelry made with beads
Jewelry made of clay or wood
Jewelry made of seed beads
Jewelry made of other material
Painted on Metal
woven gourd baskets
Any painted Christmas gourd
Decorated gourd birdhouse, must not exceed 18”
Any other painted gourd
Walking Sticks, hand carved, not to exceed 50” in length
Hand carved hiking staff more than 50”
Bread dough or polymer clay article
Egg Shell craft
Decorated egg (contents removed)
738
Others, not listed above
Hobby Division
MINIATURES
736
737
738
739
740
Furnished Dollhouse (Must have been started and completed
within the last 3 years and built from a kit or from scratch.)
Room box (any single complete room)
Single furniture piece (1” scale)
Junior room box, must be made by entrant. (Class 739 is
open to anyone who has not reached his/her 12th birthday by
August 1 of the current year.)
Junior room box, must be made by entrant. (Class740 is
open to anyone who has not reached his/her 18th birthday by
August 1 of the current year.)
LEATHERCRAFT
741
742
743
744
745
746
747
748
749
750
Original work in leather (“Original” means that the item
must be original in patterning and of the entrant’s own
design. No kits. No artwork or pattern from existing sources.)
Carved article
Carved pictures
Stamped article
Braided item made of leather
Any leathercraft article - Junior Class (Class 6 is open to
anyone who has not reached his or her 18th birthday as of
August 1 of the current year.)
Any leather belt that is Carved, Stamped, Braided etc. and is
ready to wear
Leather gun holster (Any gun holster or gun holster/belt set for
modern or antique pistol.)
Leather Garment
Any handcrafted leather item with a design made by woodburning
FINE ARTS
Lynette Lewis - Superintendent
Premiums: Blue - $5.00; Red - $3.00; White - $1.00
Children's (12 and under)
801
802
803
804
805
806
Painting (any type)
Pencil
Pen and Ink
Crayon
Mixed Media
Miscellaneous
Youth (13-18 Years)
807
808
809
810
811
812
813
814
Oil
Acrylic
Watercolor
Pen and Ink
Pencil
Scratch Board
Wood burning
Photography (6 prints, color, mounted on board)
815
816
817
818
Photography (6 prints, black & white, mounted on board)
Photography/ Single Print (Black & White)
Photography/ Single Print (Color)
Miscellaneous
Adult (non-professional)
817
818
819
820
821
822
823
824
825
826
827
828
829
830
831
Oil
Acrylic
Watercolor
Pastel
Pen and Ink
Pencil
Any article using wood burning technique
Scratch Board
Clay (air dried)
Clay (Fired)
Photography, single color print, framed or mounted
Photography (6 color prints, framed or mounted)
Photography (single print, black & white, framed or mounted)
Photography (6 prints, black & white, framed or mounted)
Miscellaneous (not listed above)
SCRAPBOOKING
Freda Reeves, Superintendent
Premiums: Blue - $5.00; Red - $3.00; White - $1.00
(pages must be in a clear plastic sheet protector)
101
102
103
104
105
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
Family Page (1 Page)
Friends Page (1 Page)
Special Event Page (1 Page)
Holiday Page (1 Page)
Vacation Page (1 Page)
Birthday Page (1 Page
Handmade Greeting card using Origami
Handmade Greeting card with beading
Handmade Greeting card using Quilling
Handmade Greeting card using Heat Embossing
Handmade Greeting card Calligraphy
Handmade Greeting card /Pop up or 3D
Handmade Greeting card using Rubber stamping
Other Handmade Greeting card
SENIOR CITIZENS
Nancy Sandlin, Superintendent
Rules: (1) See General Rules (2) Open to residents of Muhlenberg County
60 years of age and older.
Premiums: Blue - $5.00; Red - $3.00; White - $1.00 Class:
901
902
903
904
905
906
Best of Clothing Article
Best Display of Vegetables (5 or more different kinds)
Best Blooming Plant
Best Non-Blooming Plant
Best Knitted Afghan
Best Crocheted Afghan
907
908
909
910
911
912
913
914
915
916
917
918
919
Other Knitted Item
Other Crocheted Item
Best Hand Embroidery Item
Best Machine Embroidery Item
Best Quilt Top (unquilted)
Best Pillow
Best Candlewicking Item
Best Handmade Christmas Decoration
Best Quilt, pieced and quilted by hand
Best Quilt, machine pieced and machine quilted
Best Quilt machine pieced & hand quilted
Best Baby Quilt
Best Needlepoint
FRESH PRODUCE AND FRUIT
*Enter on paper plate.
4 items per entry unless otherwise indicated.
Jackie Peterson, Superintendent
Premiums: Blue - $5.00; Red - $3.00; White - $1.00
1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
1006
1007
l008
1009
1010
1011
1012
1013
1014
1015
1016
10 17
1018
1019
1020
1021
1022
1023
1024
1025
Beets
Broccoli - 4 stalks
Cabbage - 1 head
Cucumbers
Sugar Peas
Green Beans
Onions, Green
Peppers, Banana
Peppers, Green
Peppers, Hot
Potatoes
Radishes
Tomatoes
Yellow Squash
Zucchini
Largest Green Tomato
Apples - 4
Blueberries - 1 cup
Raspberries - 1 cup
Strawberries - 1 cup
Blackberries – 1 cup (tame)
Blackberries – 1 cup (wild)
Rubarb
Greens
Sage
BEES AND HONEY
Anita Stirsman, Superintendent
Premiums: Blue - $5.00; Red - $3.00; White - $1.00
RULES
1.Each entry of bees, honey or beeswax exhibited must be produced in the
exhibitor’s apiary.
2..All honey entered in any class, with the exception of gift baskets
and honey cookery, must be produced by the entrant.
3.Beeswax and cookery entries must be the product of the exhibitor, but he/she does
not have to produce the honey or beeswax used in the entry. Honey
products in displays must be the product of the
entrant, but the raw beeswax may be produced by someone else. Any
exhibitor found guilty of violating this rule will forfeit all premiums.
4. Honey will show better in oval, flat-sided or square clear glass
containers than in round miscellaneous jars. Exhibitors should use
the better display containers, if available. However, honey displayed
in round clear glass containers or plastic containers will be accepted.
5. Labels are not allowed on jars, except for jars of honey in displays or
gift baskets. Jars or containers of honey with labels (except in displays
and gift baskets) will be disqualified.
6. Frames of honey (shallow & deep) must be in bee proof container with
removable top for checking moisture. One frame per container.
Damaged or otherwise hazardous exhibits will be discarded at the
discretion of the Superintendent.
7. No person may handle any exhibit without the permission of the
Superintendent.
The Superintendent reserves the right to reject any entry that, in his/her
opinion, is unworthy of entry.
The decision of the Superintendent in charge shall be final.
Each exhibitor will determine color classification.
All observation hives shall be secure from opening to the satisfaction
of the Bees and Honey superintendent. This shall include the top of
the observation hive, and all holes and openings. Openings shall be
secured by screws or locks.
Bees & Honey
Premiums: Blue - $5.00; Red - $3.00; White - $1.00
Open Class Division Class
101
Any Frame of comb honey (White)
102
Any Frame of comb honey (Amber)
103
Any Frame of extracted honey (White)
104
Any Frame of extracted honey (Amber)
105
Four 1-lb. containers of chunk honey, any color Queenline or chunk honey jars
106
Four 1-lb. containers of granulated and/or whipped honey spread
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
Four 1-lb. containers of white extracted honey
Four 1-lb. containers of light amber extracted honey
Four 1-lb. containers of amber extracted honey
Four 1-lb. containers of dark amber extracted honey
Four 2-lb. containers of white extracted honey
Four 2-lb. containers of light amber extracted honey
Four 2-lb. containers of amber extracted honey
Four 2-1/2 lb. containers of chunk honey, any color
Four clear, wide mouth quart jars of chunk honey, any color
Four 1 pint containers of chunk honey, any color
Four 2-lb. containers of chunk honey, any color
Four clear hard plastic boxes of cut-comb honey, any color
Four clear plastic Cobana (round type) containers of honey, any color, or cassettes
Art Design in Beeswax. (Twenty-five pounds or less) Specialty designs and molds; must be made
by exhibitor during 2012 season
One block of beeswax weighing 1-5 lbs
Honey Gift Package - Display of a box, basket or any other appropriate container of packaged
honey. Total weight not to exceed 12 lbs., including container. It may contain beeswax products
and will be judged on package and contents.
Beekeeping Gadgets, any type noncommercial aids, used by beekeeper in producing, processing
or distributing honey
Best Display of two frame observation hive of bees consisting of bees, queen and brood
125
Miscellaneous display- open to anything pertaining to beekeeping that is not covered by above
categories
HONEY COOKERY
All recipes must contain honey. The correct recipe must accompany each entry at
the time it is received for judging. All recipes become the property of the Muhlenberg County fair Board
with right to use at a future date.
Use disposable containers and zip lock bags where feasible.
HONEY BREADS
Class
141
Honey Nut Bread
142
Loaf White Bread made with 100% honey
143
Whole Wheat Bread
144
Light Rolls, 1/2 doz
HONEY CAKES
145
Angel Food Cake, no icing
146
Light Honey Cake, other than Angel Food, with icing
147
Dark Honey Cake, with icing
HONEY COOKIES
148
Dropped Cookies, 1 doz
149
Rolled Cookies, 1 doz
150
Unbaked Cookies, 1 doz
HONEY PIES
151
Pecan Pie
152
Apple Pie, made with 100% honey
153
Any Pie, other than Pecan or Apple that does not require refrigeration
HONEY CANDY
154
Divinity, any flavor - 1 lb
155
Fudge, any flavor - 1 lb
156
Any Candy, other than Divinity or Fudge
CANNING WITH HONEY
*157 Jelly made with honey, assortment of 3 glasses
*158 Canned Fruit, 100% honey, assortment of 3 – white quart jars
* Jars only - No boxes, baskets or other containers.
HONEY COOKERY GIFT PACKAGE
159
Display of a box, basket, tray or any other suitable
container of Honey cookery made by exhibitor.
To be judged on attractiveness, originality, contents
and varieties
Bees & Honey
YOUTH DIVISION
These classes are open to anyone who has not reached their 18th birthday
as of August 1.
129
Any frame of comb honey, any color
130
Three 1-lb. containers of white extracted honey
131
Three 1-lb. containers of light amber extracted honey
132
Three 1-lb. containers of amber extracted honey
133
Three 1-lb. containers of dark amber extracted honey
134
Three 1-lb. containers of chunk honey, any color
135
136
137
Three 2-1/2 lb. containers or wide-mouth quart jars of chunk honey, any color
Three clear hard plastic boxes of Cobana or cut-comb honey, any color
Most attractive article made of pure beeswax, not to exceed 10 lbs. Must be made by exhibitor
during 2012 season
GROUP ENTRIES
Variety of crafts and needlework. Not less than 5 or more than 10 in group.
All participants will receive a ribbon
1101 Done by any institutional group of people with special needs
Hay
Square bales only- harvested 2014 or 2015
One entry per exhibitor/per class
Premiums $10.00-$8.00-$6.00-$4.00
Darrell Simpson, Superintendent
Class:
2001 Mixed Hay (any grass & any legume)
2002 Mixed Grasses (any grass combination of grass only)
2003 Legume Hay (clover)
2004 Legume Hay (alfalfa)