Culinary Arts and Foods Department Articles in this department are judged according to standards established by the Department of Agriculture and Family and Consumer Sciences. This means the fair judges have the privilege of opening all jars in the classes. Jars must be sealed or cannot be entered with classes. All canned goods must be processed in standard canning jars and must be sealed. All baked goods must be in air-tight disposable container. Any article winning first prize in previous years cannot be entered in any class unless a sweepstake class is provided for that article. Give complete address, street, box number, city, state, and zip code. Items needing refrigeration cannot be accepted. NOTE: Prize list for all winners will consist of: Blue Ribbon-First Place Red Ribbon-Second Place White Ribbon-Third Place Cash premiums: 1 st $3.00, 2 nd $2.00, 3 rd $1.00. Cultural Arts Only original items that have been made in the last TWO YEARS are eligible for competition. The definition of original is that the item should not be the direct copy of a kit, but should reflect the contestant s creative ability to make the item a unique piece of work. Patterns are only acceptable if you use your own interpretation for materials used in carrying out the design. To assist the judges in assessing quality work, type a brief description of pertinent details (any patterns used, design, changes, etc.) on a 3'x5' card and attach it to the article. Each individual should provide their own materials required to exhibit articles. Tape and nails cannot be used on the walls. If items are best displayed vertically, please provide a table easel or means of hanging exhibit articles from wall. All items should be family friendly. The Carter County Fair Board and the Cooperative Extension Service will not be responsible for any lost, misplaced or broken items. We do not anticipate any misfortunes, but this disclaimer must be clearly understood by exhibitors. Judges will consider the following criteria. A. Carving and sculpture, drawing, painting, and stenciling (1) Originality (2) Artistic Promise (3) Technique (4) Execution B. Basketry, Christmas decorations, counted cross stitch, crochet, embroidery, heritage skills, knitting, miscellaneous, needlepoint, quilts, quilted apparel, rug making, soft sculpture,weaving and wall hanging. (1) Originality (2) Workmanship (3) Color Harmony (4) Beauty of Design (5) General Appearance C. Photography (1) Originality (2) Content (3) Clarity (4) Technical Competence (5) Composition Premiums $3.00, $2.00, $1.00
CULTURAL ARTS CATEGORIES AND SUBCATEGORIES 1. APPAREL 1A. Novelty 1B. Basic Sewing 1C. Quilted 1D.Pieced 1E. Appliquéd 1F. Accessory 2. ART, 3-DIMENSIONAL 2A. Carving 2B. Sculpture 3. ART, NATURAL 3A. Wood 3B. Other 4. BASKETRY 4A. Plain 4B. Dyed Material 4C. Novelty 4D. Miniature (under 4 inch) 4.ECane 5. BEADING 5 A. Non-jewelry Item/Wearable 5B. Knitting or Crochet with Beads 5B. Bead-weaving 5D. Miscellaneous 6. CERAMICS 6A. Hand-formed 6B. Molded 6C. Pre-made 7. COUNTED CROSS STITCH 7A. 14 Count & Under 7B. 16-22 Count 7C. Specialty Cloth (linens, etc.) 8. CROCHET 8A.Yarn 8B.Thread 9. DOLL/TOY MAKING 9A. Porcelain/China 9B. Cloth 9C. Handmade Toy other than Porcelain/China or Cloth 10. DRAWING 10A. Pastels 10B. Pen & Ink 10C. Pen & Ink with Oil Roughing 10D. Pencil-Black 10E. Pencil-Color 11. EMBROIDERY 11A. Basic Embroidery 11B. Crewel 11C. Candle Wicking 11D. Smocking 11E. Ribbon
11F. Machine Embroidery 11H. Swedish 11I. Tatting/Lace Making 11J. Miscellaneous 12. FELTING* 12A. Wet Method 12B. Needle Method 13. HOLIDAY DECORATIONS 13A. Spring 13B. Summer 13C. Autumn 14D. Winter 14. JEWELRY 14A. Original Design 14B. Beaded 14C. Mixed Media (wire, chain maille, mixed with beads) 15. KNITTING Hand 16. NEEDLEPOINT 16A. Cloth Canvas 16B. Plastic 17. PAINTING, ART 17A. Oil 17B. Acrylic 17C. Water Color 18. PAINTING, CHINA 19. PAINTING, DECORATIVE 19A. Wood 19B. Metal 19C. Other 20. PHOTOGRAPHY (mounted & framed no larger than 8x10) 20A. Black & White 20B. Color 20C. Black and White Scenery Photo 20D. Black and White Animal Photo 20E. Color Scenery Photo 20F. Color Animal Photo 20G. Black & White Photo of Person 20H. Color Photo of Person 21. PILLOWS** 22. QUILTS 22A. Machine Appliqué (machine quilted) 22B. Hand Appliqué (hand quilted) 22C. Hand Pieced (hand quilted) 22D. Machine Pieced (hand quilted) 22E. Machine Pieced (machine quilted) 22F. Novelty (stenciled, embroidered, miniature, etc.) (hand quilted) 22G. Novelty (stenciled, embroidered, miniature, etc.) (machine quilted) 22H. Baby or Lap (hand quilted) 22I. Technology Based (hand or machine quilted) 22J. Miscellaneous (hand or machine quilted) 22K. Mothers or Grandmothers Quilt 23. RECYCLED ART (Include a before and after picture) 23A. Clothing 23B. Household 24C. Other
24. RUG MAKING 25. SCRAPBOOKING*** 25A. Heritage Layout 25B. Family Layout 25C. Miscellaneous Layout 25D. Collage Layout 26. WALL or DOOR HANGING 26A. Fabric 26B. Other 27. WEAVING 27A. Loom 27B. Hand (macramé, caning) 28. MISCELLANEOUS (Items not included in other categories listed, otherwise they will be disqualified) 28A. POETRY * All felted items should be entered in the Felting category under one of the subcategories. Items that have been knitted or crocheted and wet felted should not be entered in Knitting or Crochet. ** The pillow category is for pillows made using techniques not included in other categories. Patchwork and quilted pillows are examples that may be entered in this category; however, needlepoint and embroidered pillows should be entered in their respective categories. *** Scrapbooking entries are limited to 1 or 2 pages. If the entire scrapbook is sent, please designate pages to be judged. FOODS CATEGORIES All baked goods should be in an airtight disposable container. Classes 29. Best jar of Peaches 30. Best jar of Apples 31. Best jar of Cherries 32. Best jar of Blackberries 33. Best jar of Pears 34. Best jar of any other fruit 35. Best jar of Applesauce 36. Best jar of Kraut-brine and processed 37. Best jar of Green beans 38. Best jar of Tomatoes 39. Best jar of Green Tomatoes 40. Best jar of Tomato juice 41. Best jar of Peas 42. Best jar of Pickled Beans 43. Best jar of Carrots 44. Best jar of Lima Beans 45. Best jar of Corn 46. Best jar of other vegetables 47. Best jar of Pickled Corn, sealed and processed 48. Best jar of any other Pickled vegetable, sealed and processed 49. Best jar of pickled beets 50. Best jar of Soup mixture 51.Best jar of Catsup 52. Best jar of Salsa 53. Best jar of Sweet Potatoes 54. Best jar of Potatoes Pickles and Relishes--Sealed 55. Best jar of Sweet Pickles 56. Best jar of Sweet Relish 57. Best jar of Bread & Butter Pickles 58. Best jar of Dill Pickles 59. Best jar of any other Pickles
60. Best jar of Hot Peppers 61. Best jar of Chili Sauce 62. Best jar of Corn Relish 63. Best jar of any other Relish Jelly--Sealed 64. Best jar of Apple Jelly - ½ pint or pint 65. Best jar of Grape Jelly- ½ pint or pint 66. Best jar of Blackberry Jelly - ½ pint or pint 67. Best jar of Raspberry Jelly - ½ pint or pint 68. Best jar of Peach Jelly 69. Best jar of Strawberry Jelly 70. Best jar of Plum Jelly 71. Best jar of Crab Apple Jelly 72. Best jar of any other Jelly Preserves--Sealed 73. Best Peach Preserves - ½ pint or pint 74. Best Strawberry Preserves - ½ pint or pint 75. Best Tomato Preserves 76. Best Pear Preserves 77. Best any other Preserves Jam--Sealed 78. Best Strawberry Jam 79. Best Blackberry Jam 80. Best Glaze Marmalade 81. Best Raspberry Jam 82. Best any other Jam Fruit Butter--Sealed 83. Best jar any size of Apple Butter 84. Best jar Peach Butter 85. Best jar any other Fruit Butter Baking 86. Best plate of biscuits (3 on a plate) 87. Best plate of Cornbread (6 pieces) 88. Best plate of corn sticks or muffins (3 on a plate) 89. Best plate of other muffins (3 on a plate) 90. Best plate of yeast rolls (3 on a plate) 91. Best 1/4 loaf yeast bread 92. Best 1/4 loaf banana bread 93. Best 1/4 loaf nut bread 94. Best 1/4 loaf other sweet bread 95. Best 1/4 loaf of coffee cake (bread) 96. Best plate of brownies (6 on a plate) Cookies 97. Best plate of oatmeal cookies (6 on a plate) 98. Best plate of chocolate chip cookies (6 on a plate) 99. Best plate of sugar cookies (6 on a plate) 100. Best plate of any other kind of cookies (6 on a plate) 101. Best plate of peanut butter cookies (3 on a plate) Pies 102. Best 1/4 Apple Pie 103. Best 1/4 any other Fruit Pie 104. Best 1/4 Nut Pie Candy
105. Best plate of Divinity (6 pieces) 106. Best plate of Chocolate Fudge (6 pieces) 107. Best plate of Caramel Fudge (6 pieces) 108. Best plate of Cream Candy (6 pieces) 109. Best plate of Peanut Butter Fudge (6 pieces) 110. Best plate of Dipped Candy (6 pieces) 111. Best plate of other Candy (6 pieces) Cakes It is understood that no mixes will be accepted unless the class states that it may be a mix. All foods must be wrapped in clear plastic paper, and the name and address of the exhibitor on the underneath side of the plate. Class and number must be on exhibit. 112. Best 1/4 angel food cake (not iced) 113. Best 1/4 white layer cake (iced) 114. Best 1/4 chocolate cake (iced) 115. Best ¼ blackberry cake 116. Best 1/4 cake other than listed above Miscellaneous Items intended for use by diabetic 117. Any sugar free baked item 118. Any sugar free nonbaked item Field Crops & Horticulture Specific Rules: 1. Open to any Carter County exhibitor, including 4-H, FFA and FCCLA, and youth exhibitors. 2. Must be grown by exhibitor. 3. We reserve the right to cut, taste, examine physically, chemically, or biologically any crop item submitted. 5. All growers certify that no illegal substances were used in producing entries. Any sign of such will result in disqualification. 6. Premiums will be $3.00 for 1st, $2.00 for 2nd, & $1.00 for 3rd. 7. All exhibits of more than one piece must be self-contained. Honey (Entries shall be a 1lb. jar (1/2 pints or pints widemouth jar). 201 Honey (liquid) white 202 Honey (liquid) amber 203 Honey (cut comb) 204 Honey (taste) 2041Maple Syrup Tobacco Burley, Stripped (open class)1 hand of 20 leaves or 20-30 leaves from a bale. 205 Flyings (L or F) 206 Lugs (L or F) 207 Bright Leaf 208 Read Leaf (must grade R or FR) 209 Tip (leaf less than 16 inches) 210 Best Potted Plant Tobacco-Class II-C 211 Best cut stick of 4 plants Field Seeds and Grains 212 Best 1/4 bushel of yellow hybrid field corn (shelled) 213 Best 6 ears yellow hybrid field corn 214 Most perfect ear of field corn 215 Most attractive display of 6 ears of Indian Corn 216 Best 5 heads of sweet sorghum, most attractively displayed as a group with 6-12" of peduncle, labeled as to variety 216ATallest plant of sweet sorghum
217 Best 1 pt container of sweet sorghum syrup (color and conformity) 218 Best tasting container of sweet sorghum syrup 219 Best group of six soybean plants 220 Best 1/4 bushel shelled soybeans 221 Best 3 ears of Indian Corn 222A Best Popcorn 222 Most attractive display of crops - Not less than 5 or more than 10 specimens. Hay (A bale in this context may be 3 or more pleates) 223 Best bale grass hay (less than 35 pounds) 224 Best bale grass legume hay (less than 35 pounds) 225 Best bale alfalfa hay (less than 35 pounds) Fruits, Nuts, Berries 326 Best 7 Red Delicious Apples 327 Best 7 Red Apples 328 Best 7 Yellow Apples 329 Best 7 Apples (open) 329A Dried Apples 330 Best 7 Peaches 331 Best Grapes (5 bunches, any variety) 332 Best 6 Plums (any variety) 333 Best 5 Pears, any variety 334 Best pint of Black Walnuts 3341Best pint Black Walnuts in hull 335 Best pint of Hickory Nuts 336 Best pint of Pecans 3361Other Nuts 337 Best Decorative fruit and nut basket 338 Best fruit display (5 items or more produced this year) 339 Blueberries 1 pt. (fresh) 340 Blackberries 1 quart (fresh and thorned) 341 Strawberries 1 pt. (fresh) 342 Open berries 1 pt. (fresh) 343 Raspberries 1 pt. (fresh) 344 Blackberries 1 qt. (fresh) Vegetables 345 Best eggplants (3) 346 Best sweet potatoes (6) 347 Best okra (12) 348 Most unusual vegetable 348A Brussels Sprouts (5) 349 Best handled gourd arrangement, handled must be 3" 350 Best non-handled gourd arrangement 351 Best vegetable display (5 items or more produced this year) 352 Best herb display (fresh) 353 Best herb display (dried) Beans-1 dozen each class 354 Green-round-oval pods 355 Green, flat pods 356 Wax pods 357 Limas in pod 358 Best 3 types (1 dozen each) Beets 359 Best 6 beets, tops cut to 4 inches Cabbage (Best) 360 Round, small-headed (3 heads)
361 Round, large-headed (1 head) 362 Flat-headed (1 head) 363 Red (3 heads) 364 Open (3 heads) 364A Largest Head Carrots 365 Display of 6 with tops Cucumbers 366 Slicing (6) 367 Pickling (12) 368 Open Cushaw 369 Open (1) Greens (1/2 peck approximately) 370 Kale 371 Mustard 372 Turnip 373 Spinach 374 Open Onions (Best) 375 Green Bunching (12) 376 White, mature (6) 377 Yellow mature (6) 378 Red (6) 379 Onions, Best open (6) 380 Biggest Onion by weight Irish Potatoes 381 Best White (6) 382 Best Red (6) 383 Best Yellow (6) 384 Best any variety (6) 385 Biggest (1) Pumpkins and Squash 386 Best pie type (pumpkin) 387 Best decorative (pumpkin) 388 Biggest by weight (pumpkin) 389 Best scallop squash (white, green, yellow) (3) 390 Best yellow summer (3) 391 Best green summer (3) 392 Best acorn (3) 393 Best butternut 394 Best turban 395 Best display of 3 winter squash- must include at least 2 types of winter squash 396 Best squash (open) (3) Sweet Corn 397 Best six white (fresh) 398 Best six yellow (fresh) 399 Best six bicolor Displayed with shuck 1/2 on 3 ears; other ears shuck on or off Tomatoes 400 Best Red (5) 401 Best Cherry (5) 402 Best pink (5) 403 Best Yellow (5)
404 Best open (5) 405 Biggest 406 A Best Roma (5) Watermelon and Cantaloupe 407 Best watermelon collection of 3 408 Biggest watermelon by weight 409 Best cantaloupe collection of 3 410 Best melon open collection of 3 Peppers 411 Best green bell (5) 412 Best red bell (5) 413 Best yellow bell (5) 414 Best display sweet (5) 415 Best hot cayenne 1 dozen (dried) 416 Best hot cayenne 1dozen (green) 417 Best hot (open) (5) 418 Best Banana/ Hungarian wax (6) 419 Best Jalapeno peppers (5) Roses 1 bloom per stem, no side buds 601 Hybrid Tea: Open 602 Hybrid Tea: White and Near White 603 Hybrid Tea: Deep Yellow 604 Hybrid Tea: Yellow Blend 605 Hybrid Tea: Apricot and Apricot Blends 606 Hybrid Tea: Orange and Orange Blends 607 Hybrid Tea: Light Pink 608 Hybrid Tea: Deep Pink 609 Hybrid Tea: Medium Red 610 Hybrid Tea: Dark Red 611 Hybrid Tea: Mauve and Russet 612 Grandiflora: Open 613 Grandiflora: White 614 Grandiflora: Pink 615 Grandiflora: Orange 616 Grandiflora: Red 616A Miniture Rose Flowers 617 Geraniums: Cut 618 Fern: Potted 619 Begonia: (Tuberous) Potted 620 Marigold: Cut 1 spray 621 Portulaca: (moss rose) 1 spray 622 Zinnia: 3 cut stems 623 Coleus; 3 sprays 624 Celocia: 3 stalks, crested 625 Celocia: 3 stalks, plummed 626 Gladiolus 627 African Violets 628 Showcase: 5-10 specimens, any format 629 Open: cut flowers 630Miscellaneous Potted 632 Dried Flower 633 Flower arrangement 634 Dried Flowers 635 Phlox 636 Lilies 640 Miniature Trees 641 Biggest Sunflower
642 Succulents or Cacti Youth Exhibits Youth exhibits are open to all Carter County students. Youth do not have to be a member of 4-H, FFA, or FCCLA to enter into the Youth Categories. Projects must have been completed by the student. 902 - Best plate of muffins (4) 903 - Best plate of brownies (4) 906 - Best cookies (4) 907 - Best fudge (4 pieces) 908 - Best cake (1/4 cake) 908A Best other baked item 909 - Best basketry item 910 - Best carving and/or sculpture (hand craft) 911 - Best holiday decoration 912 - Best needlework item 914 - Best charcoal drawing 915 - Best pen and ink drawing 916 - Best pencil drawing 917 - Best colored drawing 918 - Best acrylic painting 919 - Best oil painting 920 - Best water color 921 - Best black and white photo (mounted or framed) 922 - Best color photo (mounted or framed) 923 - Best sewn garment 924 - Best other sewn item 925 Best scrapbook page 926 Best woodworking item 927 - Best other item