DEPARTMENT H HOME CRAFTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (CAKES AND PIES) STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY ALL EXHIBITS ENTERED AT OWNER S RISK 1. All entries must be pre-registered by July 22, 2015. 2. Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015. 3. ALL Cake and pie entries will be accepted between 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.thursday, July 30, 2015. THIS APPLIES TO CAKES AND PIES ONLY. 4. Each exhibitor will be limited to one (1) entry in each class. 5. Cakes must be made from scratch. 6. Pie fillings must be made from scratch. Pie crusts can be either from scratch or purchased. 7. Judging will be based on flavor, texture, and appearance. 8. Items should be placed on cardboard or paper plates and covered with cellophane or clear plastic wrap. 9. One (1) copy of the recipe must accompany each entry. (Use 3 x 5 card.) 10. All cake and pie entries become the property of The Great Pocomoke Fair and will be kept in a refrigerated display for sale or auction during the Fair for the benefit of The Great Pocomoke Fair. 11. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2015 AT 8 A.M. DIVISION A CAKES Prizes awarded: First Place: $20; Second Place: $15; Third Place: $10 1. Best Decorated Cupcakes (3). 2. Chiffon Cake 3. Angel Food Cake 4. Chocolate or Devil s Food Cake 5. Pound Cake 6. Spice Cake 7. Carrot Cake 8. Coffee Cake 9. Applesauce Cake 10. Coconut Cake 11. Sponge Cake 12. Banana Cake 13. Apple Cake 14. Layer Cake Any Flavor 15. Other DIVISION B PIES Prizes awardee: First Place: $16; Second Place: $11; Third Place: $6 Champion: $15; Reserved Champion $10 1. Apple. 2. Blueberry 3. Cherry 4. Peach 5. Pecan 6. Pumpkin 7. Sweet Potato 8. Other.
RULES AND REGULATIONS (BREADS) Prizes awarded: First Place: $16; Second Place: $11; Third Place: $6 Champion: $15; Reserved Champion $10 accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015. 3. Each loaf or item should be on a paper plate covered with cellophane, clear plastic wrap, on in a ziplock bag. 4. Judging will be based on flavor, texture, and appearance. 5. One (1) copy of the recipe must accompany each entry. (Use 3 x 5 card.) 6. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged 7. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2015 AT 8 A.M. DIVISION D BREADS 1. Bread, White (yeast) 1 loaf 2. Bread, Whole Wheat, (yeast) 1 loaf 3. Bread, Other (yeast) 1 loaf 4. Fruit or Fruit and Nut Bread (non yeast) 5. Vegetable or Vegetable and Nut Bread (non yeast) 6. Muffins, Plain (6) 7. Muffins, Miscellaneous (6) 8. Rolls, Plain (6) 9. Rolls, Fancy, iced (6) 10. Gingerbread 11. Cornbread 12. Coffee Cake (non yeast) RULES AND REGULATIONS (COOKIES AND CANDIES) accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday July 29, 2015. 3. Cookies, six (6) to a paper plate covered with cellophane or clear plastic wrap. 4. Candies, six (6) to a paper plate and covered with cellophane or clear plastic wrap. 5. Judging will be based on flavor, texture, and appearance. 6. One (1) copy of the recipe must accompany each entry. (Use 3 x 5 card.) 7. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged 8. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2015 AT 8 A.M. DIVISION Y COOKIES 1. Bar 2. Cereal 3. Brownies 4. Chocolate Chip 5. Drop (from spoon) 6. Molded (by hand) 7. Pressed 8. Rolled 9. Other
DIVISION Z CANDIES 1. Butter Creams 2. Fudge, Chocolate (plain) 3. Fudge, Chocolate (with nuts) 4. Fudge, Peanut Butter 5. Molded 6. Other RULES AND REGULATIONS (FOOD PRESERVATION) accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015. 2. All entries must be entered in the name of the canner and will be limited to one (1) entry in each class. 3. Entries must be prepared using clear standard quart and pint canning jars. Jellies, jams and preserves may be in half-pint jars. Commercially canned food jars, such a peanut butter or mayonnaise jars will be disqualified. 4. Entries must be labeled with the name of the contents and dated with the month and year. Entries must be prepared during the current Fair year. (The name of the canner must not appear on the label.) 5. Judges reserve the right to open canned products if necessary to make the best decisions. 6. All canning should be done in accordance with the following publications available at the Worcester County Cooperative Extension Office (410-632- 1972): Home Canning of Fruits and Vegetables USDA Publication; How to Make Jellies, Jams, and Preserves at Home USDA Publication. 7. All Best Collections of three (3) entries must be presented attractively in a container, basket, etc. 8. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2015 AT 8 A.M. 9. IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EXTENSION SERVICE, ALL ENTRIES MUST CONTAIN A LABEL THAT INDICATES THE CONTENTS; PROCESSING METHOD (PRESSURE CANNED OR WATER BATH) AND THE PROCESSING TIME. DIVISION E FOOD PRESERVATION 1. Three (3) Jars of Fruit (3 varieties) 2. Three (3) Jars of Jam, Jelly or Preserves 3. Three (3) Jars of Pickles (3 varieties) 4. Three (3) Jars of Vegetables (3 varieties) 5. Apple Jelly 6. Apple Juice 7. Apples 8. Applesauce 9. Beans, Green 10. Beans, Lima 11. Beans, Waxed 12. Beets, Whole or Sliced, no vinegar 13. Blackberries/Blueberries 14. Blueberry Jam 15. Blueberry Jelly 16. Bread and Butter Pickles
17. Carrots, Sliced or Diced 18. Carrots, Whole 19. Cherries 20. Chutney 21. Corn, Whole Kernel 22. Creamed Corn 23. Cucumber Pickles - Cut 24. Cucumber Pickles - Whole 25. Fruit Jam - Other 26. Fruit Jelly - Other 27. Fruit - Other 28. Fruit Preserves Other 29. Grape Jam 30. Grape Jelly 31. Grape Juice 32. Marmalade any kind 33. Peach Jam 34. Peach Preserves 35. Peaches - Halves 36. Peaches - Pieces 37. Pear - Halves 38. Pear - Pieces 39. Peas 40. Pickles, any other (Name variety) 41. Pickled Beets - Sliced 42. Pickled Beets - Whole 43. Relish (mixed vegetables) 44. Salsa 45. Sour or Dill Pickles 46. Strawberry Jam 47. Strawberry Preserves 48. Sweet Potatoes 49. Tomato Juice 50. Tomatoes Broken in Jar 51. Tomatoes - Whole 52. Vegetables any other 53. White Potatoes RULES AND REGULATIONS (CERAMICS) 3. Exhibitors are asked to read and to observe the rules governing this competition by assigning articles to their correct classes when entering. 4. Exhibits for competition must be the personal work of the exhibitor and not more than two (2) years old. 5. Bottoms and backs of articles should be finished, no felt glued on. 6. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged 7. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL SUNDAY, AUGUST DIVISION AA CERAMICS 1. Christmas (fired twice) 2. Christmas (fired once) 3. Holiday (other than Christmas)
4. Glazed (fired twice) 5. Stained (fired once) 6. Chalks (fired once) 7. Other RULES AND REGULATIONS (CUT FLOWERS) 2. Each entry shall contain a minimum of three (3) stems. 3. Each exhibitor will be limited to one (1) entry in each class. 4. Exhibitors are asked to read and to observe the rules governing this competition by assigning articles to their correct classes when entering. 5. Exhibitor must provide their own container of clear glass (soda bottle acceptable) with appropriate size to specimen. 6. Specimens shall have no foliage below the water line. 7. Specimens with evidence of insect damage or disease will not be accepted for competition. 8. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged 9. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL SUNDAY, AUGUST DIVISION BA CUT FLOWERS 1. Roses, Hybrid 2. Roses, Climbing 3. Roses, Miniature 4. Roses, Old Garden 5. Any other Roses, Name 6. Dahlia, Tuber 7. Gladiolus, Bulb 8. Any other Bulb, Name 9. Aster, Annual 10. Celosia, Annual 11. Cosmos, Annual 12. Marigold, Annual 13. Narcissus, Annual 14. Petunia, Annual 15. Salvia, Annual 16. Zinnia, Annual 17. Vinca, Annual 18. Sunflower, Annual 19. Any other Annual, Name 20. Chrysanthemum, Perennial 21. Aster or Daisy, Perennial 22. Sedum, Perennial 23. Grebera Daisy, Perennial 24. Any other Perennial, Name RULES AND REGULATIONS (FLOWER ARRANGING) 3. Entries must be the original design of the exhibitor. 4. Entries must be accompanied by a clear description of the exhibit on a 3 x 5 card.
5. The American flag or other national flags must be displayed in accordance with proper flag etiquette. 6. All entries must be clean and suitable for display. 7. Judging is based on the general appearance, quality of workmanship, and originality. 8. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged 9. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL SUNDAY, AUGUST DIVISION CA FLOWER ARRANGING 1. Silk, Christmas, freestandng 2. Silk, not Christmas, freestanding 3. Silk, Christmas, hanging 4. Silk, not Christmas, hanging 5. Fresh, free standing 6. Fresh, hanging 7. Dried 8. Small space arrangement (Max. 6 inches tall or wide) 9. Tea cup arrangement 10. Other RULES AND REGULATIONS (HOME FURNISHINGS) 2. Exhibitors are asked to read and to observe the rules governing this competition by assigning articles to their correct classes when entering. 3. Exhibits for competition must be the personal work of the exhibitor and must be owned by the exhibitor at the time of entry. 4. Judging is based on workmanship, choice and placement of design, choice of fabric and color, and must have been finished within the last year. 5. Each exhibitor will be limited to one (1) entry in each class. 6. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged 7. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL SUNDAY, AUGUST DIVISION H HOME FURNISHINGS 1. Place setting (Ex. Placemat, tablecloth, center piece, crystal, silverware, napkin) Indicate the meal and occasion on a 3 x 5 card. 2. Bulletin Board 3. Centerpiece 4. Drawer dividers 5. Drawer tray 6. File box 7. Matted picture 8. Waste basket 9. Carved item. WOODWORKING
10. Book ends or rack. 11. Birdhouse. 12. Clocks. 13. Chest or storage box. 14. Toys. 15. Games. 16. Doll furniture. 17. Chair, caned. FINE ARTS 18. Oil or Acrylic painting. 19. Watercolor painting. 20. Mixed media art. 21. Pencil, Colored pencil, Pen and Ink or Charcoal drawing. 22. Acrylic painting on wood, metal or glass. 23. Sculptures clay (no molds) or paper mache. RULES AND REGULATIONS (NEEDLEWORK) 2. Exhibitors are asked to read and to observe the rules governing this competition by assigning articles to their correct classes when entering. 3. Exhibits for competition must be the personal work of the exhibitor and must be owned by the exhibitor at the time of entry. 4. Judging is based on workmanship, choice and placement of design, choice of fabric and color, and must have been finished within the last year. 5. Each exhibitor will be limited to one (1) entry in each class. 6. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged 7. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL SUNDAY, AUGUST DIVISION K NEEDLEWORK & EMBROIDERY 1. Needlepoint, framed. 2. Needlepoint, pillow. 3. Needlepoint, Christmas. 4. Counted cross stitch, framed. 5. Counted cross stitch, pillow. 6. Counted cross stitch, Christmas. 7. Candlewicking article. 8. Swedish weaving article. 9. Plastic bags. QUILTS 10. Quilts all hand sewn, hand pieced, hand quilted, with hand sewn bindings. 11. Quilts machine and hand. CROCHETED ARTICLES 12. Afghan. 13. Pillow. 14. Christmas item. 15. Clothing. 16. Miscellaneous.
KNITTED ARTICLES 17. Child s sweater. 18. Woman s sweater. 19. Man s sweater. 20. Infant Clothing. 21. Christmas, any item. 22. Afghan/bedspread. 23. Miscellaneous. CHILDREN S CRAFTS 24. Felt craft. 25. Paper craft. 26. Rock or shell craft. 27. Clothes pin craft. 28. Button craft. 29. Sand craft. 30. Miscellaneous crafts. RULES AND REGULATIONS (SEWING) 2. Exhibitors are asked to read and to observe the rules governing this competition by assigning articles to their correct classes when entering. 3. Exhibits for competition must be the personal work of the exhibitor and must be owned by the exhibitor at the time of entry. 4. Judging is based on workmanship, choice and placement of design, choice of fabric and color, and must have been finished within the last year. 5. Each exhibitor will be limited to one (1) entry in each class. 6. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged 7. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL SUNDAY, AUGUST DIVISION KA SEWING 1. Dressy Dress 2. Casual Dress 3. Suit 4. Coat 5. Skirt 6. Shirt 7. Shorts 8. Apron 9. Child s Play Outfit 10. Child s Dress Outfit 11. Vest 12. Pajamas 13. Hand Sewn Pillow 14. Other
RULES AND REGULATIONS (PHOTOGRAPHY) 3. All photos should be mounted on mat board or illustration board using spray adhesive, heat seal, or other permanent mounting medium. 4. Photos may be mounted horizontally or vertically. All photos must be a minimum of 5 x 7 and not larger than 11 x 14. 5. Attach (with paper clip) a white 3 x 5 card to the lower right corner containing the following information: a. Title of picture b. Date picture was taken c. Name of camera d. Kind of film used 6. No lettering/labeling is permitted on the front of mounting or picture. Name and address must be written on the back of the mount. 7. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged 8. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL SUNDAY, AUGUST DIVISION M PHOTOGRAPHY 1. Building 2. Landscape/Seascape 3. Flowers or Plants 4. People - Individual 5. People Two or more 6. Animals, Birds or Insects 7. Miscellaneous SECTION I - COLOR 8. Building 9. Landscape/Seascape 10. Flowers or Plants 11. People Individual or Group 12. Animals, Birds, or Insects 13. Miscellaneous SECTION I BLACK & WHITE RULES AND REGULATIONS (SCRAPBOOKS) 2. Each exhibitor will be limited to one (1) entry in each class 3. The individual page, greeting card, and invitation entries should be submitted in a protective sleeve. 4. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged 5. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL SUNDAY, AUGUST
DIVISION R SCRAPBOOKS 1. Scrapbook - Individual 2. Scrapbook Club 3. Individual scrapbook page 4. Greeting card 5. Invitation 6. Miscellaneous RULES AND REGULATIONS (VEGETABLES) 3. All vegetables must be displayed in the quantities specified. 4. Fair will supply plates for vegetables. 5. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged 6. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL SUNDAY, AUGUST DIVISION X VEGETABLES 1. Beans, Bush Baby Lima in Pod (15 pods) 2. Beans, Bush Baby Lima, Shelled (1 pint) 3. Beans, Bush Large Seeded Lima in Pod (15 pods) 4. Beans, Bush Large Seeded Lima, Shelled (1 pint) 5. Beans, Pole Lima in Pod (15 pods) 6. Beans, Pole Lima, Shelled (1 quart) 7. Beans, Green Snap (15 pods) 8. Beans, Yellow Snap (15 pods) 9. Beets (5) 10. Beets, Largest (1) 11. Black Eye Peas (15 pods) 12. Cabbage (Head) 13. Cantalope (1) 14. Carrots (5) 15. Cucumbers, Pickling (4) 16. Cucumbers, Slicing (3) 17. Eggplant (1) 18. Okra (5) 19. Onions, Red (4) 20. Onions, White (4) 21. Onions, Yellow (4) 22. Peppers, Bell, Green or Red (4) 23. Peppers, Banana, Yellow or Red (4) 24. Peppers, Hot (4) 25. Potatoes, White (4) 26. Potatoes, Red skin (4) 27. Pumpkin, Best Shaped (1) 28. Pumpkin, Largest (1) 29. Pumpkin, Jack-Be-Little (various colors) (3) 30. Squash, Acorn (3) 31. Squash, Butternut (3)
32. Squash, Summer (3) 33. Squash, White Patty Pan (3) 34. Squash, Zucchini (3) 35. Squash, Other (3) 36. Sugar Corn, White (3) 37. Sugar Corn, Yellow (3) 38. Sweet Potatoes (4) 39. Tomatoes, Red (5) 40. Tomatoes, Yellow (5) 41. Tomatoes, Cherry Red (5) 42. Tomatoes, Cherry Yellow (5) 43. Tomatoes, Grape (5) 44. Tomatoes, Italian (5) 45. Tomatoes, Pear Red (5) 46. Tomatoes, Pear Yellow (5) 47. Tomato, Largest (1) 48. Watermelon (1) 49. Watermelon, Sugar Baby (1) 50. Watermelon, Seedless (1) 51. Watermelon, Heaviest (1) 52. Vegetable, Any other variety (3) 53. Garden Display (at least 5 vegetables) 54. Gourd, Ornamental (3)