2017 FINDLAY TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY FAIR EXHIBITOR GUIDELINES TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 2017 FINDLAY TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY FAIR EXHIBITOR GUIDELINES TABLE OF CONTENTS General Rules Page 1 Exhibit Entry, Pickup and Awards Information Page 2 Department 8 - Eggs (under Poultry, Pigeons) Page 3 Department 10-4-H Page 3 Department 12 - Hay & Grain Page 4 Department 13 - Vegetables Page 5-9 Department 14 - Fruits & Nuts Page Department 15 - Baked Goods Page Department 16 - Home Products Page Department 17 - Floral Exhibits Page Department 18 - Needlecraft Page Department 19 - Art, Photography & Crafts Page Department 20 - Non-profit Group Exhibits Page 31 Department 22 - Contests: Section 1. Scarecrow Contest Page 32 Section 2. Dress your favorite Barbie and/or Ken Page 32 Section 3. Dress your favorite American Girl doll Page 32 Section 4 Lego Contest Page 32 Section 5. Booth Decorating Contest Page 32 Section 6. Dress a Pumpkin Page 33 Section 7. Parade Page 33 Department 24 - Antique Farm Machinery Page 34 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS YOUTH (YELLOW) EXHIBITOR ENTRY FORM ADULT EXHIBITOR ENTRY FORM

2 GENERAL RULES 1. The Findlay Township Fair Board will exercise care in the protection of exhibits, but will not be responsible for the loss or damage from any cause including flood, fire or theft, or for any item that is not entered in the correct department. 2. The decision of the judge is FINAL. Premiums are paid based on Exhibitor s Entry. 3. Exhibit hall will be closed to the public during judging. 4. Entries MUST be picked up between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2017 or on Sunday, August 20, 2017 between 12 noon and 2:00 p.m. Ticket Stubs must be shown to pick-up articles. The Fair Board will not be responsible for any exhibits that are not picked-up. 5. Premium checks for exhibits will be mailed to each individual. 6. YOUTH (AGE 18 AND UNDER) AND ADULTS WILL ENTER UNDER THE SAME DEPARTMENTS, BUT WILL BE JUDGED SEPARATELY. 7. Premiums, unless otherwise stated are: 1st Place $6.00 2nd Place $4.00 3rd Place $2.00 Best of Show Ribbon 8. Items must be either home made or home grown from August 2016 to August 2017 by the Exhibitor Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 1

3 ENTRY DATES AND TIMES DEPARTMENT 10 (4-H) DEPARTMENT 12 (HAY AND GRAIN) DEPARTMENT 13 (VEGETABLES) DEPARTMENT 14 (FRUIT & NUTS) DEPARTMENT 16 (HOME PRODUCTS) DEPARTMENT 17 (FLORAL EXHIBITS) DEPARTMENT 18 (NEEDLECRAFT) DEPARTMENT 19 (ART, PHOTOGRAPHY & CRAFTS) DEPARTMENT 22 (CONTESTS) REGISTRATION: Thursday, August 17, 2017 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Falcon Pavilion. DEPARTMENT 8 ~EGGS DEPARTMENT 24 (ANTIQUE FARM MACHINERY) REGISTRATION: Thursday, August 17, 2017 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Falcon Pavilion DEPARTMENT 15 (BAKED GOODS) REGISTRATION: Friday, August 18, 2017 between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the Falcon Pavilion. JUDGING will start at 5:45 p.m. BAKE SALE IN PARKING LOT NEXT TO FALCON PAVILION 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 2

4 DEPARTMENT 8 ~EGGS Open to all egg producers. Consists of one dozen eggs in a standard carton packed by the Egg producer. Class: 1. One Dozen Extra Large Brown Eggs 2. One Dozen Extra Large White Eggs 3. One Dozen Large Brown Eggs 4. One Dozen Large White Eggs 5. One Dozen Medium Brown Eggs 6. One Dozen Medium White Eggs 7. Other DEPARTMENT 10-4-H SECTION 1 - EXHIBIT (½ to 1 sheet of posterboard reflecting any topic of study endorsed by 4-H Clubs of America) 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 3

5 DEPARTMENT 12 ~ HAY AND GRAIN 1. Corn should be selected on the basic of uniformity of size, color, shape, kernel type, straightness of row, and completeness of coverages, also freedom from blemish. 2. Small grains should be bright, clean of chaff, dirt, weed seeds, broken kernels and straw. Color should be uniform. 3. Exhibits shall consist of one (1) one-quart jars (wide-mouth). 4. All farm crops must be of the current year s growth, except corn and buckwheat, which must be the growth of the previous year. SECTION 1 - GRAIN AND SEED CROPS Class 1. Corn, four ears (last year s crop) A. Hybrid 1. Field, yellow 2. Field, white B. Open, Pollinated year crop C. Field, shelled D. Popcorn E. Indian corn Class 2. Corn, three stalks with roots Class 3. Sunflower A. One stalk with roots B. Head only Class 4. Oats Class 5. Wheat Class 6. Winter Barley Class 7. Miscellaneous Seeds (one quart) All Others SECTION 2 - HAY Class 1. A. 90 percent or more of any first cut B. 90 percent or more of any second cut C. Mixed hay, first cut D. Mixed hay, second cut E. Grass Hay, any cutting SECTION 3 - STRAW Class 1. A. Oats B. Wheat C. Spelt D. Barley E. Rye 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 4

6 DEPARTMENT 13 - VEGETABLES 1. In selecting vegetables for exhibiting, choose such specimens that would bring the highest market price. Do not select the largest; select medium size specimens. If possible do not mix varieties. 2. The following factors are generally used by vegetable judges: a. Trueness to variety type. If possible pick the Specimens from one variety. b. Uniformity in shape, size and color. c. Pick a perfect specimen, then select the others as similar to it as possible. Do not mix specimens of different maturity. d. Protect from dirt, disease, infection and mechanical damage. Select specimens without blemishes. e. Condition, maturity and high quality exhibits. f. Potatoes should not be washed, remove soil with a soft cloth or brush. g. Tomatoes should have stems removed. Carrots, beets, etc., should have tops (leaves) removed from vegetable, leaving about 2" of stem. 3. Read premium material carefully following all rules and regulations. If an entry calls for five specimens, be sure to exhibit that number, do not enter four or six. In any instance, your exhibits will be disqualified if the correct number is not entered. 4. Items must be either home made or home grown from August 2016 to August 2017 by the Exhibitor. Section 1. BEANS - Dry Shelled - One (1) Pint A. Horticultural B. Lima C. Marrow Flat D. Other Section 2. BEANS - Green Shelled - One (1) Pint Section 3. BEANS - Horticultural -10 beans A. Bush Type B. Pole Type Section 4. LIMA BEANS - 10 Pods A. Bush Type 1. Large Seeded 2. Small Seeded B. Other Section 5. BEANS - Snap, bush type - 10 Beans A. Flat 1. Green pods B. Round 1. Round green pods 2. Round Wax Pods 3. Italian Purple 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 5

7 Section 6. BEANS - Snap, pole type - 10 Beans A. Round 1. Green 2. Yellow B. Round yellow pods C. Other Section 7. BEETS - Five (5) specimens topped A. Globe shaped B. Other Section 8. BROCCOLI - One (1) large head Section 9. BRUSSEL SPROUTS - One (1) Pint Section 10. CABBAGE - One (1) head A. Domestic round B. Red Types C. Savoy Section 11. CARROTS - Five (5) roots, topped A. Half long (pointed) Section 12. CAULIFLOWER - One (1) head A. Purple types B. White types Section 13. CELERY - One (1) plant in soil A. Green types B. Yellow types Section 14. CORN - Sweet - Four (4) ears, husks on A. White hybrids B. Yellow hybrids C. Bicolor Section 15. CUCUMBERS A. Pickling under three inches - Five (5) B. Pickling three to five inches - Three (3) C. Slicing - Three (3) Over 5 inches Section 16. EGGPLANT - One (1) Section 17. ENDIVE - One (1) plant in soil A. Broad leafed B. Green curled Section 18. GARLIC - One (1) bulb Section 19. HORSERADISH - Three (3) roots minimum diameter 1" Section 20. KOHLRABI - One (1) specimen Section 21. LETTUCE - One (1) plant in soil A. Crisp head, type B. Leaf type 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 6

8 Section 22. MUSKMELONS - (Cantaloupe) One (1) A. Large type six inches or more B. Small type Section 23. HONEYDEW Section 24. OKRA - five (5) specimens Section 25. ONIONS (bulbs) - Four (4) specimens A. Sweet Spanish B. White Globe C. Yellow D. Red Flat E. Leeks F. Other Section 26. PEAS - One (1) Pint A. Shelled B. Pods Section 27. PEPPERS (Hot) - Four (4) A. Long type 1. Green 2. Red 3. Yellow B. Round Type 1. Green 2. Red C. Small Type D. Cayenne (red long) E. Jalapeno F. Other Section 28. Peppers (Pimento) - Four (4) Section 29. Peppers (Sweet Bell or Bullnose) - Four (4) A. Green B. Yellow C. Red Section 30. Peppers - Sweet Thin Flesh Four (4) A. Green B. Red C. Yellow D. Other Section 31. POTATOES - Four (4) tubers A. Kennebeck B. Chieftan C. Russet D. Other Section 32. POTATOES (Sweet) - Four (4) 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 7

9 Section 33. PUMPKINS - One (1) A. Field B. Pie Pumpkin C. Miniature D. Small Pumpkin Section 34. LARGEST PUMPKIN OR SQUASH (Specify weight) Section 35. Radishes (Summer) - Five (5) A. Small round B. White icicle Section 36. RHUBARB - Five (5) stalks tied together Section 37. SQUASH - One (1) A. Cocozelle B. Crookneck C. Other Section 38. SQUASH, ZUCCHINI - one (1) specimen A. Green 1. Large 2. Small B. Yellow 1. Large 2. Small C. Striped 1. Large 2. Small Section 39. SQUASH (Winter type) - One (1) A. Butternut B. Hubbard C. Spaghetti D. Buttercup E. Acorn F. Sweet Dumpling G. Other Section 40. TOMATOES - (Large fruited) - Four (4) A. Red B. Pink C. Green D. Roma or Italian E. Other Section 41. TOMATOES (Small fruited) - Six( 6 specimens) Red, Yellow and Green A. Cherry, Red B. Cherry, Green C. Pear, Green D. Pear, Yellow E. Grape, Green F. Grape, Red G. Other Section 42. WATERMELON - One (1) specimen A. Midget type B. Large type 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 8

10 Section 43. GOURDS - Five (5) specimens A. Mixed B. One variety Section 44. MIXED VEGETABLE BASKET, seven (7) or more types Section 45. Any Other 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 9

11 DEPARTMENT 14 ~ FRUITS AND NUTS SECTION 1 - FRUITS 1. In selecting fruit for exhibition, choose specimens that would bring the highest market price. Do not select the largest. Select medium size. In plate displays, select four specimens as nearly alike as possible. Stems must be attached to all fruit. 2. Fruits will be judged on form, size, color, uniformity, and freedom from blemishes. 3. Items must be either home made or home grown from August 2016 to August 2017 by the Exhibitor. Class 1. APPLES - Plate of four (4) A. Cortland B. McIntosh C. Golden Delicious D. Granny Smith E. Jonathan F. Red Delicious G. Rome Beauty H. Winesap I. Other Class 2. NECTARINES - Plate of Four (4) Class 3. PEACHES - Plate of Four (4) Class 4. PEARS - Plate of four (4) A. Anjou B. Bartlett C. Seckel Class 5. PLUMS - Plate of four (4) A. Damson B. Green Gage C. All Other varieties Class 6. QUINCE - Plate of four (4) Class 7. BERRIES - Single plate - 1 pint A. Blackberry B. Blueberry C. Elderberry D. Gooseberry E. Black Raspberry F. Red Raspberry G. Other Class 8. GRAPES - Plate with two (2) bunches A. Catawba B. Concord C. White Concord D. Other 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 10

12 SECTION 2 - EDIBLE NUTS All nuts must have been grown in the fair s surrounding community the year prior to the current fair. Nuts must be hulled. Six specimens of each variety must be entered. Class 1. AMERICAN BLACK WALNUTS (6 specimens) Class 2. ENGLISH WALNUTS (6 specimens) Class 3. HAZELNUTS (6 specimens) Class 4. PEANUTS (6 specimens) Class 5. NATIVE AMERICAN OR CHINESE CHESTNUTS (6 specimens) Class 6. HICKORY NUTS (6 specimens) Class 7. BUTTERNUTS (6 specimens) Class 8. HICANS (6 specimens) Class 9. HEART NUTS (6 specimens) Class 10. PECANS (6 specimens) Class 11. ANY OTHER NAMED NUT NOT LISTED (6 specimens) 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 11

13 DEPARTMENT 15 ~BAKED GOODS SECTION 1 - BAKED GOODS MADE FROM SCRATCH 1. All products must have been made from scratch by the exhibitor. Premiums will not be paid for commercial products or box mixes. 2. Complete baked goods must be brought to the fair in or on disposable containers. Management will not be responsible for return of plates or containers. After the judging the fair will display only a portion of the product for the week. 3. Baked Goods will be judged on flavor, lightness, general appearance and crumb. Pies are judged on texture of crust and filling flavor. 4. No refrigeration is available, therefore items requiring refrigeration WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED (puddings, meringue, butter cream, whipped cream, cream cheese, custards or pies with eggs). Entries will be auctioned after judging. Please consider bringing extra baked goods for the bake sale as our local Food Bank will receive the proceeds Class 1. QUICK BREADS A. Corn Bread 4 pieces approx. 1 ½ x 3 inches B. Muffins ½ doz. C. Nut Bread D. Banana Bread E. Zucchini Bread F. Other Class 2. YEAST BREADS - One (1) rectangular loaf, no fork pricks A. Whole-Wheat Bread B. White Bread C. Other Yeast Bread Class 3. ROLLS - Six (6) uniform in size and shape A. Cinnamon Rolls B. Whole Wheat Rolls C. White Rolls D. Other Class 4. CUPCAKES (iced) - display of three (3) A. White 1. Plain 2. Filled B. Chocolate 1. Plain 2. Filled C. Yellow 1. Plain 2. Filled D. Decorated E. Other 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 12

14 Class 5. COOKIES - One half (½) dozen A. Bar cookies B. Decorated cookies C. Dropped cookies D. Rolled Cookies E. Pressed Cookies F. Filled Cookies G. Brownies H. No-bake cookies I. Iced cookies Class 6. BUTTER CAKES (iced) - Disposable Plates A. Chocolate B. White C. Pineapple Upside Down D. Yellow E. Any other Class 7. DECORATED CAKES - no layer longer than 15 X 15. Pre-formed pans will not be accepted. Class 8. PIES - Disposable Pans A. One crust, no creams or custards B. Two crust 1. Single Fruit A. Peach B. Cherry 2. Mixed Fruit 3. Other Class 9. CANDY One half (½) pound must be displayed A. Chocolate covered B. Chocolate fudge C. Peanut Butter Fudge D. Light Fudge E. Other Class 10. MISCELLANEOUS A. Noodles, one (1) quart B. Potato chips, one (1) quart C Other Class 11. APPLE PIE CONTEST RULES: 1. All pies are to be baked from scratch, including crusts. 2. Pies will be judged on overall appearance, crust color, flavor, texture and doneness, filling consistency, flavor and creativity (variety of fillings in the pies which must include at least 60% apples. st nd rd Premiums: 1 Place-$ Place-$ Place-$ Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 13

15 Class 12. HERSHEY S COCOA CAKE CONTEST RULES: 1. Entry must be a layered cake made from scratch and frosted. 2. A minimum of 1/4 cup of Hershey s Cocoa must be used and listed in the recipe. 3. If the cake frosting is chocolate, Hershey s cocoa must be used and listed as Hershey s cocoa in the recipe. 4. NO competitor s candy, chocolate, flavored baking chips or peanut products may be used. 5. The entire Cake entry must be submitted for judging on cardboard or a disposable plate. 6. Recipe(s) must be submitted with the entry, printed on one side of 8-1/2" x 11" paper. Recipe must list all ingredients, quantities, and the preparation instructions. Entrant s name, address and phone number must be printed on the back side of all the pages. nd rd Premiums: 1st Place- $10 2 Place - $8 3 Place - $6 Class 13. HERSHEY S BAKING CHIPS COOKIE, BROWNIE OR BAR CONTEST RULES: 1. Exhibitor must be an individual (age 8 through and including 18 years ONLY). 2. Entry must be a plate of six (6) made from scratch cookies, brownies or bars. 3. A minimum of 1/4 cup of HERSHEY S BAKING CHIPS (any variety) must be used and listed as Hershey s and name the specific chip variety in the recipe. 4. If the entry has icing/drizzle, and the icing/drizzle is chocolate, HERSHEY S COCOA must be used and listed as HERSHEY S COCOA in the icing/drizzle recipe. 5. NO competitor s candy, chocolate, flavored baking chips or peanut products may be used. 6. Entry must be submitted for judging on a doily-covered cardboard. 7. Recipe must be submitted with the entry (printed on one-side of 8-1/2 x 11" size paper). Recipe must list all ingredients, quantities, and the preparation instructions. Entrant s name, address and phone number must be printed on the back side of all the pages. st nd rd Premiums: 1 Place-$10 2 Place-$8 3 Place-$6 SECTION 2 - WHAT CAN YOU BAKE WITH A CAKE MIX? 1. All entries must have been made from a box mix. Complete baked goods must be brought to the fair in or on disposable containers. Management will not be responsible for return of plates or containers. After the judging the fair will display only a portion of the product for the week. 3. Baked Goods will be judged on flavor, lightness, general appearance and crumb. 4. No refrigeration is available, therefore items requiring refrigeration WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED (puddings, meringue, butter cream, whipped cream, cream cheese, custards or pies with eggs). Class 1. A. Breads B. Cookies C. Cakes D.. Other Entries will be auctioned after judging. Please consider bringing extra baked goods for the bake sale as our local Food Bank will receive the proceeds 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 14

16 DEPARTMENT 16 - HOME PRODUCTS SECTION 1 - CANNED OR DRIED PRODUCTS 1. Canned fruits and vegetables to be judged on quality, general appearance and container. 2. Canned foods must be exhibited in standard mason-type, clear glass canning jars using a two-piece self-sealing lid (flat discs with metal screw band). Metal screw band may be applied for transporting but must be removed for exhibition. All others will be disqualified. 3. Personal names on canning jars will not be accepted. Contents and date may be on label. 4. Items must be either home made or home grown from August 2016 to August 2017 by the Exhibitor. Class 1. CANNED FRUITS, any size jar A. Apples B. Applesauce C. Apricots D. Blackberries E. Blueberries or Huckleberries F. Cherries, dark with pits G. Cherries, red, sour, pitted Red H. Cherries, red with pits I. Cherries, white with pits J. Elderberries K. Grapes L. Peaches M. Pears N. Plums O. Black raspberries P. Red Raspberries Q. Rhubarb R. Strawberries S. Other 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 15

17 Class 2. CANNED VEGETABLES, any size jar A. Beans, green 1. Whole 2. Snapped 3. French Cut B. Beans, lima C. Beans, yellow 1. Whole 2. Snapped D. Beets E. Broccoli F. Carrots G. Cauliflower H. Corn 1. Whole Kernel 2. Creamed I. Mixed vegetables J. Peas K. Potatoes L. Pumpkin M. Sauerkraut N. Squash O. Succotash P. Tomato 1. Whole 2. Stewed 3. Green Q. Soup 1. Tomato 2. Vegetable 3. Other R. Other Class 3. CANNED MEATS Class 4. PICKLES & RELISHES to be judged on size, uniformity, clearness, color and arrangement. A. Beans B. Cauliflower C. Cucumber: 1. Bread & Butter 2. Dill 3. Other D. Peppers 1. Sweet A. Whole B. Sliced 2. Hot A. Whole B. Sliced 3. Other E. Pickled Vegetables 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 16

18 F. Relishes 1. Corn 2. Cucumber 3. Pepper 4. Tomato 5. Zucchini 6. Other G. Sauces 1. Catsup 2. Chili Sauce 3. Tomato 4. Spaghetti 5. Salsa 6. BBQ 7. Other H. Zucchini Pickles 1. Bread & Butter Class 5. DRIED FRUITS & VEGETABLES to be judged on quality and general appearance. A. Apples B. Corn C. Peaches D. Pears E. Peppers F. Tomatoes G. Other Class 6. JUICES to be judged on flavor, color, and clarity A. Apple B. Grape C. Tomato D. Peach E. Other Class 7. VINEGARS A. Herb B. Raspberry C. Other Class 8. ADULT BEVERAGES A. Wine B. Beer 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 17

19 SECTION 2 - BUTTERS, HONEY, HONEY SPREADS, JAMS, JELLIES, PRESERVES 1. Display to consist of one glass unless otherwise stated. 2. Doilies, decorations and/or trim on jar lids will not be accepted. MARMALADES AND Class 1. BUTTERS A. Apple B. Peach C. Pear D. Pumpkin E. Other Class 2. HONEY Class 3. SYRUP A. Maple B. Berry C. Strawberry D. Other Class 4. JAMS AND PRESERVES A. Blackberry B. Blueberry C. Elderberry D. Grape E. Peach F. Pear G. Pineapple H. Plum I. Raspberry J. Strawberry K. Nectarine L. Any Other Class 5. JELLIES A. Apple B. Blackberry C. Cherry D. Elderberry E. Grape F. Peach G. Plum H. Raspberry I. Strawberry J. Mixed Fruit K. Nectarine L. Any other Class 6. MARMALADES A. Apricot B. Grape C. Peach D. Mixed Fruit E. Other Class 7. DISPLAY OF 3 VARIETIES, any of SECTION 2 using the same fruit Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 18

20 DEPARTMENT 17 - FLORAL EXHIBITS 1. The use of or display of artificial flowers is prohibited and no premiums will be paid. 2. Plants positively will not be accepted for exhibition unless they have been growing in containers for two months. 3. The management will not undertake to return exhibits or be responsible for the return of exhibits. Baskets or containers must be clean and be supplied by the exhibitor and will be given every possible care, but management assumes no responsibility for their safety. 4. Flowers and plants entered for competition must be more than ordinary standard quality to be entitled to an award. 5. All entries must be grown by the exhibitor except in the arrangement classes. 6. All items must have been home made or home grown from August 2016 to August SECTION 1 - FLOWERING HOUSE PLANTS Class 1. AFRICAN VIOLETS - Any color or bicolor, single or double Class 2. BEGONIA, rooted, in bloom, any variety, any color Class 3. BRIDAL VEIL Class 4. CACTUS Class 5. GERANIUM - Any Pelargonium bedding, any color, ivy standard or variegated Class 6. IMPATIENS Class 7. Any other meritorious flowering houseplant not mentioned. SECTION 2 - FOLIAGE HOUSE PLANTS Only one species per pot except in collection class. Pots are not to exceed ten (10) inches in width. Class 1. COLLECTION OF CACTI, any size pot Class 2. COLEUS, any variety, rooted in soil Class 3. FERNS, any variety Class 4. POTTED IVY, any variety, rooted Class 5. DISH GARDEN or foliage plants consisting of three (3) or more specimen in a container. Class 6. PHILODENDRON Class 7. SPIDER PLANTS Class 8. Any other meritorious house plant not mentioned above Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 19

21 SECTION 3 - SPECIMEN FLOWERS - ANNUALS 1. Exhibits in this division must be cut flowers grown by the exhibitor and must conform to the number of blooms, spikes or stems specified in each class. 2. The uniformity of height, color or size is an evaluating factor. 3. Flowers in each entry must be a one color variety unless otherwise stated. 4. Standard vase like containers to fit specimen. No oversized or undersized containers. The Fair Board is not responsible for containers. Class 1. AGERATUM, Five (5) stems Class 2. ALYSSUM, Five (5) stems Class 3. COSMOS, Five (5) blooms Class 4. DAHLIAS A. Decorative, any color, six (6) blooms B. Large one (1) bloom Class 5. GLADIOLUS A. 3 spikes, single or mixed colors B. One spike, any color Class 6. IMPATIENS, five (5) blooms Class 7. MARIGOLDS, five (5) blooms A. Giant size, any color B. Carnation size, any color C. French, crested, any color Class 8. NASTURTIUMS, five (5) blooms A. Single or Double Class 9. PETUNIAS, five (5) blooms A. Single or Double B. Wave hybrids Class 10. SALVIA, five (5) blooms Class 11. SNAPDRAGONS, five (5) spikes Class 12. SUNFLOWERS - grown for flowers only Class 13. VERBENA, five (5) blooms Class 14. ZINNIAS, all one color A. Giant, three (3) blooms B. Medium, three (3) blooms C. Small,three (3) blooms Class 15. MISCELLANEOUS 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 20

22 SECTION 4 - SPECIMEN FLOWERS - PERENNIAL 1. Exhibits in this division must be cut flowers grown by the exhibitor and must conform to the number of blooms, spikes or stems specified in each class. 2. The uniformity of height, color or size is an important factor in evaluating entries. 3. Flowers in each entry must be a one color variety, unless otherwise stated. 4. Standard vase like containers to fit the specimen. No oversized or undersized containers. The Fair Board is not responsible for containers. 5. No bush or tree flowers will be accepted. 6. All entries must have been home grown since August 2016 Fair. Class 1. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Five (5) stems A. Cushion B. Button Class 2. RUDBECKIA(Gloriosa Daisy) - Five (5) blooms Class 3. ROSES, 1 stem A. Hybrid tea B. Miniature C. Climbing, Floribunda Class 4. CONEFLOWERS (Echinacea) Class 5. DAYLILIES (Hemerocallis) Class 6. MISCELLANEOUS SECTION 5 - HERBS Class 1. Herb - Potted in Soil, any single meritorious variety Class 2. Herbs to be cut and arranged in water A. Basil - 3 stems B. Dill - 3 stems C. Parsley - 3 stems D. Thyme - 3 stems E. Any other F. Arrangement of 6-10 herbs SECTION 6 - ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENTS Class: 1. Arrangements of wild flowers-no plants forbidden by conservation rules should be used. 2. Arrangement in a basket 3. Arrangement using one flower/foliage and/or accessories permitted. 4. All white arrangements - foliage permitted 5. Arrangement of foliage - no flowers 6. Miniature - small arrangement not to exceed 3" in height. 7. Arrangement in water (vase, can, etc.) 8. Arrangement in pedestal container. 9. Arrangement depicting a holiday 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 21

23 SECTION 7 - CONTAINERS Class: 1 CONTAINER GARDENS A. Flower container not larger than 18 inches diameter. B. Container size water garden - portable C. Window Box (not to exceed 36") D. Garden in a milk crate. (Have some fun and be creative!) SECTION 8 - HORTICULTURE Must be in vase or vase-like container- 3 stems Class: 1. Broad leafed evergreen - named 2. Needled evergreen - named 3. Deciduous Tree - named 4. Deciduous shrub - named 5. Flowering shrub - named 6. Fruited tree/shrub - named SECTION 9 - FINDLAY TOWNSHIP GARDEN CLUB This section is open to the members of the Findlay Township Garden Club only. For information on membership: Contact Sue 1. All plants must have been grown in the 2017 growing season. 2. All plants must be grown by exhibitor. 3. Containers must be in good condition...clean, not broken, etc. 4. All plants must be grown in containers for at least two months. 5. All plants must be insect free. Class: 1. Terrariums - 3 or more plants in a closed container not to exceed 10". 2. Foliage Container - must contain 3 or more mixed foliage plants. Container not to exceed 16". 3. Annual Container - must contain 3 or more mixed annuals in a 12" container. 4. Perennial Container - must contain 3 or more mixed perennials in a 12" container. 5. Herb Container - must contain 3 or more mixed herbs in a 12" container. 6. Vegetable Container - 3 or more vegetables grown in a 16" container. 7. Window Box - not to exceed 24" and contain 3 or more plant specimens. Must also be free standing. 8. Outside the Pot - most unique container that has not sold as a planter. 9. Yard Art 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 22

24 DEPARTMENT 18 ~ NEEDLECRAFT Due to space limitations, display entries will be limited to twelve (12) per exhibitor. All items must have been hand made since the 2016 Fair. SECTION 1 - SEWING: CLOTHING 1. FABRIC GARMENTS - CHILDREN S (up to 12 years) 2. FABRIC GARMENTS - WOMEN S 3. FABRIC GARMENTS - MEN S 4. FABRIC GARMENTS - MISCELLANEOUS SECTION 2 - NEEDLEWORK 1. TABLECLOTH/NAPKINS A. Crocheted Solid B. Knitted Solid C. Embroidered D. Other 2. CUSHION/CUSHION TOPS/PILLOWS A. Crocheted B. Knitted C. Sewn D. Embroidered E. Quilted F. Other 3. TOYS A. Crocheted Stuffed B. Knitted Stuffed C. Sewn Stuffed D. Other 4. DOLLS & DOLL CLOTHING A. Knitted Doll B. Crocheted Doll C. Sewn Doll D. Crocheted Doll Outfit E. Knitted Doll Outfit F. Sewn Doll Outfit G. Other 5. FRAMED PICTURES A. Cross Stitched B. Crewel C. Embroidered D. Needlepoint E. Other 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 23

25 6. PICTURES ( up to 12" x 20") A. Crewel B. Embroidered C. Needlepoint D. Cross Stitched E. Other 7. PILLOWCASES A. Applique B. Crocheted Edge C. Cross Stitched D. Embroidered E. Other 8. DRESSER SCARVES AND RUNNERS A. Crocheted edge B. Crocheted solid C. Cross Stitched D. Other 9. NEEDLEWORK: INFANT ITEMS A. Crocheted 1. Afghans/Blankets 2. Bibs 3. Booties 4. Hats 5. Sweater/Sweater Sets B. Cross Stitched 1. Afghans/Blankets 2. Bibs 3. Booties 4. Hats 5. Sweater/Sweater Sets C. Knitted 1. Afghans/Blankets 2. Bibs 3. Booties 4. Hats 5. Sweater/Sweater Sets D. Other 10. DESIGNS ON CLOTHING: NON-INFANT ITEMS A. Appliqued - Hand or Machine B. Cross Stitched C. Embroidered D. Quilted - Hand or Machine E. Other 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 24

26 11. POTHOLDER - PLACE MAT- HANDKERCHIEFS A. Crocheted B. Crocheted Edge C. Knitted D. Embroidered E. Tatted F. Sewn G. Other 12. PLASTIC CANVAS A. Holidays B. Magnets C. Pictures D. Kleenex box E. Wall hangings F. Totes/Handbags G. Door Stop H. Other 13. KNITTED A. MACHINE KNITTED 1. Hat 2. Stole or shawl 3. Sweater 4. Vest 5. Slippers 6. Other B. HAND KNITTED 1. Hat 2. Stole or shawl 3. Sweater 4. Vest 5. Slippers 6. Other 14. CROCHET A. Hat B. Stole or shawl C. Sweater D. Vest E. Slippers F. Other 15. TOTE BAG A. Knitted B. Crocheted C. Sewn D. Cloth E. Needlepoint F. Other 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 25

27 16. HAND BAG /PURSES A. Knitted B. Crocheted C. Quilted D. Embroidered E. Hand sewn F. Applique G. Needlepoint H. Cross stitched I. Other 17. USEFUL ARTICLES A. KITCHEN/HOUSEHOLD 1. Crocheted 2. Knitted 3. Embroidered 4. Hand Quilted 5. Hand woven or spun 6. Machine Quilted 7. Needlepoint 8. Cross stitched 9. Other 18. HOLIDAY DECORATIONS A. Tree Skirts 1. Applique 2. Beaded/Sequined 3. Crocheted 4. Cross Stitched 5. Knitted 6. Needlepoint 7. Quilted 8. Sewn 9. Other B. STOCKINGS 1. Applique 2. Beaded/Sequined 3. Crocheted 4. Cross Stitched 5. Knitted 6. Needlepoint 7. Quilted 8. Sewn 9. Other C. ORNAMENTS 1. Applique 2. Beaded/Sequined 3. Crocheted 4. Cross Stitched 5. Knitted 6. Needlepoint 7. Quilted 8. Sewn 9. Other 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 26

28 D. OTHER SEASONAL ITEMS 1. Applique 2. Beaded/Sequined 3. Crocheted 4. Cross Stitched 5. Knitted 6. Needlepoint 7. Quilted 8. Sewn 9. Other 19. MISCELLANEOUS A. BELTS 1. Applique 2. Beaded/Sequined 3. Crocheted 4. Cross Stitched 5. Knitted 6. Needlepoint 7. Quilted 8. Sewn 9. Other B. HANGERS C. OTHER SECTION 3 - AFGHANS AND QUILTS 1. All articles in section 3 must be entirely made by the exhibitor. 2. Afghans should be cleaned and blocked. 3. Quilts should be 3 layers and quilted, clean and ready for show. 4. Throw should be double layer and no batting. 5. Comfort should be 3 layers and tied. 6. Aran (Fisherman) the yarn must be the color of a sheep (white, off white, etc.) and must include 3 to 5 stitches. 7. All quilts turned right side out. Class: 1. BEDSPREADS A. Crocheted B. Knitted C. Embroidered D. Woven E. Pieced F. Applique G. Other 2. AFGHANS/LAP ROBES A. Crocheted B. Knitted C. Quilted D. Sewn E. Other 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 27

29 3. HANDMADE QUILTS A. Antique B. Applique C. Embroidered D. Novelty E. Pictorial F. Pieced G. Whole cloth H. Other 4. MACHINE MADE AND/OR MACHINE QUILTED QUILTS A. Antique B. Applique C. Embroidered D. Novelty E. Pictorial F. Pieced G. Whole cloth H. Other SECTION 4 - RUGS Class 1. BRAIDED Class 2. CROCHETED Class 3. HAND HOOKED Class 4. HANDWOVEN KNOTTED Class 5. KNOTTED (Sewn on Backing) Class 6. LATCH HOOK Class 7. WOVEN Class 8. KNITTED Class 9. OTHER 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 28

30 DEPARTMENT 19 - ART - PHOTOGRAPHY - CRAFTS 1. Original means - NO COPIES 2. All paintings and photographs must be framed in wood or metal frames (no paper, cardboard, or staples) and must be ready to hang with regular picture frame wire. 3. Minimum size of painting (8 x 10) or photographs( 4x6) 4. Maximum size of painting or photographs 21x24 5. All entries must have entry tag or ID attached 6. All articles should have been made since the 2016 Fair. SECTION 1 - OIL PAINTINGS A. Landscapes/Seascapes B. Portraits & Animals C. Architecture D. Action E. Floral F. Insect G. Other SECTION 2 - ACRYLIC PAINTINGS A. Landscapes/Seascapes B. Portraits & Animals C. Architecture D. Acton E. Floral F. Insect G. Other DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS (SECTION 5) WILL BE LIMITED TO SIX (6) PER PERSON SECTION 3 - MISCELLANEOUS PAINTINGS A. Watercolors B. Tole Painting C. Other SECTION 4 - DRAWINGS A. Pencil B. Pen & Ink C. Charcoal D. Mixed Media E. Miscellaneous SECTION 5 - PHOTOGRAPHS (LIMIT 6 PER PERSON) Class: 1 - Color A. Landscapes B. Seascapes C. Country scenes D. Portraits E. Animals F. Architecture G. Action H. Floral I. Insects J. Other 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 29

31 Class 2- Black and White A. Landscapes B. Seascapes C. Country Scenes D. Portraits E. Animals F. Architecture G. Action H. Floral I. Insects J. Other SECTION 6- CRAFTS Class A 1. Jewelry 2. Holiday decorations 3. Pottery, ceramics 4. Woodworking 5. Metalworking 6. Leatherwork 7. Non-holiday wreaths, silk flowers, creative flowers, pressed flowers 8. Caning 9. Decorated Clothing 10. Gift baskets/gift Wrapping 11. Basket weaving 12. Other SECTION 7 - RECYCLED CREATIONS (must specify what items have been recycled on entry form) Class A. 1. CD s or CD Containers 2. Clothing 3. Containers 4. Decor 5. Frames 6. Jewelry 7. Planters 8. Purses 9. Toys 10. Creative creatures 11. Other 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 30

32 DEPARTMENT 20 ~ NON-PROFIT GROUP EXHIBITS 1. NO SALES, RAFFLES OR FUNDRAISING WILL BE PERMITTED 2. THE FAIR BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT AN EXHIBIT NOT IN GOOD TASTE. 3. SPACE WILL BE ASSIGNED BY THE FAIR BOARD. SECTION 1- OTHER ORGANIZATIONS CLASS: 1. COMMERCIAL 2. INDUSTRIAL 3. SCOUTING 4. SCHOOL 5. NON-PROFIT 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 31

33 DEPARTMENT 22 - MISCELLANEOUS CONTESTS SECTION 1 - SCARECROW CONTEST RULES: 1. All scarecrows must be freestanding. 2. All scarecrows must not exceed 3' wide and 6' high. 3. Perishable materials, if used may not be carved due to spoilage. 4. No commercial masks permitted. 5. Judged on creativity, neatness, and spectator appeal. st nd rd Premiums: 1 - $ $ $6.00 SECTION 2 - DRESS YOUR FAVORITE BARBIE AND/OR KEN CONTEST RULES: 1. Contest is open to anyone under 16 years of age. 2. Dolls must be accompanied by a doll stand for display. 3. Clothing for Barbie and/or Ken must be an original handmade design. No store bought clothing will be accepted. Premiums 1st-$ nd-$8.00 3rd-$6.00 SECTION 3 - DRESS YOUR FAVORITE AMERICAN GIRL DOLL CONTEST 1. Contest is open to anyone under 16 years of age 2. Clothing for American Girl doll must be an original handmade design. No store bought clothing will be accepted. st nd rd Premiums: 1 - $ $ $6.00 SECTION 4 - LEGO CONTEST RULES: 1. Contest is open to anyone under 16 years of age. No entry above 12"x 12" will be accepted. NO STORE BOUGHT KITS WILL BE ACCEPTED Class: 1. Ages Ages Ages Ages Ages Age Ages Premiums for each age category: st 1 Place-$10.00 nd 2 Place-$8.00 rd 3 Place-$6.00 SECTION 5 - BOOTH DECORATING CONTEST Rules: 1. All booth participants are eligible. Booth Theme must be related to business/organization and address this year s Fair Theme of COUNTRY FUN FOR EVERYONE 2. Neatness and arranging of items in booth counts st nd rd Premiums: 1 - $ $ $ Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 32

34 SECTION 6 - DRESS A PUMPKIN Rules: 1. Pumpkin entry must have a named displayed with at least 1 ½ letters 2. Pumpkin must be visible part of entry 3. Pumpkin may be painted, dressed up and props added to enhance entry 4. Pumpkins are not to be carved, punctured or cut 5. Styrofoam pumpkin can be used st nd rd Premiums: 1 - $ $ $6.00 SECTION 7- PARADE PREMIUMS WILL BE AWARDED FOR FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: TRACTORS: Oldest Premium: $15.00 Best Restored Premium: $15.00 Most Unique Premium: $15.00 st FLOATS -must be a minimum of 6 foot in length premium: $ (1 place) nd $ (2 place) ANTIQUE CARS (YEARS ): Oldest Premium: $15.00 Best Restored Premium: $15.00 Most Unique Premium: $15.00 CLASSIC CARS (YEARS ) Oldest Premium $15.00 Best Restored Premium: $15.00 Most Unique Premium: $15.00 HORSES Best Costumed Premium: $15.00 Most Unique Premium: $15.00 YOUTH ENTRY (ANY CATEGORY) (18 and under) Premium: $ Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 33

35 DEPARTMENT 24 ~ ANTIQUE FARM MACHINERY 1. Entries can either participate in the Community Fair parade or be displayed on Fairgrounds in a neat and orderly fashion, in the designated areas. 2. All exhibitors must have an exhibitors number before entering any exhibit in the parade. 3. Exhibits for judging must remain on fairgrounds until Saturday night in order to receive premiums. SPECIAL RULES 1. All equipment must be in operating condition and should indicate what year it was manufactured DISPLAY PREMIUMS: Class st 1 nd 2 td 3 1. Construction equipment $12 $8 $4 2. Garden Tractors - restored $12 $8 $4 3. Tractors up to $12 $8 $4 4. Tractors from 1941 to $12 $8 $4 5. Tractors from 1951 to $12 $8 $4 6. Tractors from 1961 to $12 $8 $4 7. Tractors after $12 $8 $4 8. Tractor with attachment $12 $8 $4 9. Best Restored $12 $8 $4 10. Miscellaneous $12 $8 $ Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 34

36 FINDLAY TOWNSHIP FAIR IN THE WOODLANDS AUGUST 1 8 AND 1 9, Clinton Community Park - 86 Clinton Park Drive, Clinton, PA Thursday, August 17, :00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration of Crafts, Needlework, Flowers, Vegetables, Fruits, Canned Goods, Hay and Grain, Antique Farm Equipment Friday, August 18, :00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Baked Goods Registration 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Registration for Semi-Great Race/Fun Walk (Oriole Pavilion) 6:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Taylor Fisher Band (Country/Pop) 7:00 p.m. Start of Semi-Great Race/Fun Walk 7:15 p.m. Seed Spitting Contest (ages 8 to 18) 7:30 p.m. Bake Sale (Falcon Pavilion) 7:45 p.m. Hula Hoop Contest (ages 5 to 16) 8:15 p.m. Presentation of Race Awards 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Clem Rolin & the Pittsburgh Doo-Wop Big Band Ambassadors Saturday, August 19, :30 a.m. Parade (Route 30) 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Imperial Tang Soo Do School 12:00 noon - 12:30 p.m. Karen Prunzik Broadway Dance Studio 12:30-1:00 p.m. West Allegheny Little Indians Cheerleaders 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Spiny (The Spinosaurus Encounter from Carnegie Museum) 2:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Pedal Pull (Ages 3 to Adult) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sidekicks (Female Barbershop Quartet) 6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Youth Pie Eating Contest (Ages 8-12 and 13-16) 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Adult Pie Eating Contest (Ages 17 and up) 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The Jason Craig Band (Country) 10:15 p.m. Fireworks (Ballfield) Sound provided for all Main Stage Events by Chuck Simon/Prosound FREE ATTRACTIONS Trackless Firetruck - Friday from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mike the Balloon Guy and Co. (Balloons, Air Brush Tattoos) - Saturday from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Petting Zoo, Contests, Pedal Pull Inflatables by Jones Party Magic (6-10 p.m. on Friday and 11:30 to 9:30 pm on Saturday) Caricatures by Mugshotz (Friday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.) ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS Pony Rides, Dunk Tank EXHIBIT PICK UP (Falcon Pavilion) TH th Saturday, August 19 from 8:00-9:00 p.m. Sunday, August 20 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PROHIBITED IN FAIRGROUNDS PETS WE LOVE THEM TOO, BUT PLEASE, LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME FOR THIS EVENT! 2017 Exhibitor Guidelines - Page 35