2014 Adair Co. Fair: Floral Hall

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CM Coverage: 2014 Adair Co. Fair Schedule of Events

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Tuesday, July 8th, 2014 - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - VFW Building
Wednesday, July 9th, 2014 - 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon

For more information, contact the Adair County Extension Office at 270-384-2317.

Rules

1. Judging will begin at 1:15 pm, on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, during which time, no persons other than judges and fair personnel shall be therein.
2. All Floral Hall exhibits must be removed on Sunday, July 13, 2014, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. No one will be responsible for any item that is not removed by 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 13, 2014.
3. EXHIBITOR ENTRY FORMS will be used for entering items in Floral Hall. Exhibitor Entry Forms may be picked up at the Adair County Extension Office at 409 Fairgrounds Street in Columbia, prior to the County Fair. Exhibitor Entry Forms will also be available on Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 9, 2014. However, exhibitors are encouraged to obtain and complete the Exhibitor Entry Form prior to bringing items to Floral Hall. Exhibitor Entry Forms will serve as a claim ticket for items to be picked upon Sunday, July 13, 2014 from 1 pm to 2 pm. Exhibitors will receive a copy of the Entry Form, upon completion of the entries at Floral Hall. The Entry Form must be retained by the exhibitor and presented to the Superintendent before items can be released on Sunday. Items will not be released prior to Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 1:00 pm. If items are lost and/or goods taken by anyone other than the owner, responsibility of the Fair Committee shall cease. There are no fees to enter items into the Floral Hall competition. The columns of numbers to the right of each entry listed in the catalog denotes the dollar premium for the first, second and third prize winners.
4. The Fair Committee has the option to discard food as it spoils. For a complete list of food rules, see Food Section. Note the rule in Foods and Canning-- only one exhibit per exhibitor per class.
5. The Fair Committee will not pay for anything damaged or lost while on exhibition, but will endeavor to exercise proper care to prevent loss or damage.
6. All ribbons won on articles in Floral Hall must remain on same unit until check-out time.
7. If an entry does not warrant a blue ribbon, judge may refuse to give one.
8. Any article that has been awarded a premium at this County Fair in past years is not eligible to compete for a premium. No article in a collection can be shown singly.
9. "Best of Show" will be chosen from each category and awarded a Rosette.
10. The columns of numbers to the right of each entry listed in the catalog denotes the dollar premium for the first, second and third prize winners.

Quilts

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Other than baby and lap quilts, quilts must have a perimeter of at least 300 inches.

1. First quilt--for a new quilter. First completed quilt. Machine or hand pieced. Hand quilted ($7 $5 $3)
2. First quilt--for a new quilter. First completed quilt. Machine or hand pieced. Machine quilted ($7 $5 $3)
3. Hand pieced quilt--hand quilted ($7 $5 $3)
4. Hand appliqued--hand quilted ($7 $5 $3)
5. Other appliqued--machine, iron-on, etc.--hand or machine quilted ($7 $5 $3)
6. Mixed piece & appliqued--hand quilted ($7 $5 $3)
7. Original design--include card with description of idea ($7 $5 $3)
8. Machine quilted ($7 $5 $3)
9. Embroidered--cross-stitch, candle wicking, chicken scratch ($7 $5 $3)
10. Novelty--quilted or unquilted--yo-yo, cathedral window, tied, tacked ($7 $5 $3)
11. Any holiday quilt ($7 $5 $3)
12. Baby quilt ($7 $5 $3)
13. Lap quilt ($7 $5 $3)
14. Quilted wall hanging--max. 42" x 42"..$7 $5 $3)
15. Antique quilt--50 years or older ($7 $5 $3)
16. Quilt top ($7 $5 $3)
17. Other quilted item ($7 $5 $3)
18. Open class--any quilt other than listed above. ($7 $5 $3)

Textiles

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19. Decorated pillow cases--painted, etc. ($3 $2 $1)
20. Embroidered pillowcases ($3 $2 $1)
21. Crocheted-trim pillowcases ($3 $2 $1)
22. Table linens ($3 $2 $1)
23. Kitchen apron ($3 $2 $1)
24. Kitchen items ($3 $2 $1)
25. 2 pc. outfit--girl, under 4 yrs. of age ($6 $4 $2)
26. 2 pc. outfit--boy, under 4 yrs. of age ($6 $4 $2)
27. Dress--child under 10 yrs. of age ($6 $4 $2)
28. Dress--child over 10 yrs. of age ($6 $4 $2)
29. Party or special occasion dress ($6 $4 $2)
30. Pant suit for adult ($6 $4 $2)
31. Pant suit for youth ($6 $4 $2)
32. Lady's blouse ($6 $4 $2)
33. Lady's 2 pc. suit--skirt, jacket or vest ($6 $4 $2)
34. Lady's dress ($6 $4 $2)
35. Sportswear outfit ($6 $4 $2)
36. Decorated article of clothing--using fabric ($6 $4 $2)
37. Wearable art--handmade ($3 $2 $1)
38. Items made from re-cycled quilts ($3 $2 $1)
39. Tote bags ($3 $2 $1)
40. Open class--any textile not listed above ($3 $2 $1)

Canning

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Only one entry per exhibitor per class. All canned exhibits must be in standard jars with new, two (2) piece lids. Items entered in non-standard jars will be disqualified. Entries will consist of one jar, any size, of the following:

41. Green beans ($3 $2 $1)
42. Beets--not pickled ($3 $2 $1)
43. Corn ($3 $2 $1)
44. Hot peppers ($3 $2 $1)
45. Tomatoes in tomato juice ($3 $2 $1)
46. Tomato juice ($3 $2 $1)
47. Peaches ($3 $2 $1)
48. Blackberries ($3 $2 $1)
49. Beet pickles ($3 $2 $1)
50. Bread and butter pickles ($3 $2 $1)
51. Cucumber pickles ($3 $2 $1)
52. Squash pickles ($3 $2 $1)
53. Corn relish ($3 $2 $1)
54. Cucumber relish ($3 $2 $1)
55. Pepper relish ($3 $2 $1)
56. Zucchini relish ($3 $2 $1)
57. Salsa ($3 $2 $1)
58. Jelly--berry ($3 $2 $1)
59. Jelly-other fruit ($3 $2 $1)
60. Jam--berry ($3 $2 $1)
61. Jam--other fruit ($3 $2 $1)
62. Preserves ($3 $2 $1)
63. Comb honey--light ($3 $2 $1)
64. Comb honey--dark ($3 $2 $1)
65. Sorghum ($3 $2 $1)
66. Collection of 3--pickles/relishes, packaged together ($3 $2 $1)
67. Collection of 3--jams/jellies, packaged together ($3 $2 $1)
68. Open class--any item not listed above ($3 $2 $1)
69. Most attractively packaged display of canned items--at least 7 ($5 $3 $2)

Foods

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Rules

1. Only one exhibit per exhibitor per class.
2. All entries must be entered with a protective coating. Ziploc bags preferred.
3. Judging will be based on: Appearance--25%, Taste and texture--75%.
4. Exhibitor will be required to bring cake to be judged, except decorated cakes. The cake will remain for the duration of the Fair.
5. Decorated cakes will be judged on decorations only. Dummy bases can be used.
6. Standard pie sizes will be required.
7. Exhibitor will be required to bring 1/2 loaf of bread, or one mini-loaf.
8. The Fair Committee has the option to remove food if it spoils.
9. A "Queen of The Kitchen" will be awarded. Rules are:
   1. Fair participant must enter 10 items in the Foods Department, with at least one item from each of the following: Breads, Cakes, Pies, Candies, Cookies.
   2. Winner will be decided on the following point system: All first place winners: 10 points.
      All second place winners: 5 points.
      All third place winners: 2 points.
   3. Persons who have won two years consecutively will be retired as "Queen of The Kitchen Supreme". They will not be allowed to compete for this award again, but may continue to enter exhibits for ribbons and prize money.

For Men Only--18 Years Or Older

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Entries in the For Men Only category may not enter the same item in two categories, ie 1/2 cake in For Men Only, and the other 1/2 cake in Cakes.

70. Pies ($3 $2 $1)
71. Cakes ($3 $2 $1)
72. Yeast breads ($3 $2 $1)
73. Other breads ($3 $2 $1)
74. Candy ($3 $2 $1)
75. Cookies ($3 $2 $1)
76. Cobblers ($3 $2 $1)

Breads - no mixes

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77. Angel biscuits--3 ($4 $3 $1)
78. Biscuits--3 ($4 $3 $1)
79. Cinnamon rolls--3 ($4 $3 $1)
80. Coffee cake--quick,  ($4 $3 $1)
81. Cornmeal muffins or sticks--3 ($4 $3 $1)
82. Fruit bread ($4 $3 $1)
83. Gingerbread ($4 $3 $1)
84. Machine loaf bread ($4 $3 $1)
85. Muffins--3 ($4 $3 $1)
86. Sweet rolls--3 ($4 $3 $1)
87. Vegetable bread--zuchini, pumpkin, etc..($4 $3 $1)
88. Yeast rolls--3 ($4 $3 $1)
89. Yeast loaf ($4 $3 $1)
90. Any other bread ($4 $3 $1)

Cakes - enter 1/2

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Please note, cakes must be made from scratch, except for cake mix variation.
Champion Cake Baker will be chosen from Blue Ribbon winners.

91. Angel food ($4 $3 $2)
92. Cheesecake ($4 $3 $2)
93. Chocolate cake ($4 $3 $2)
94. Cupcakes--3 ($4 $3 $2)
95. Fruitcake ($4 $3 $2)
96. Jam cake ($6 $5 $3)
97. Pound Cake ($4 $3 $2)
98. Any other cake ($4 $3 $2)
99. Cake mix variation ($4 $3 $2)

Candies

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enter 5 of each on a covered paper plate

100. Molded candy ($4 $3 $2)
101. Ball-formed candy ($4 $3 $2)
102. Chocolate fudge ($4 $3 $2)
103. Clusters ($4 $3 $2)
104. Divinity ($4 $3 $2)
105. Peanut butter fudge ($4 $3 $2)
106. Any other candy ($4 $3 $2)

Cookies

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enter 5 of each on a covered paper plate.

107. Bar ($3 $2 $1)
108. Brownies ($3 $2 $1)
109. Cake mix base ($3 $2 $1)
110. Chocolate chip ($3 $2 $1)
111. Cut-out/decorated ($3 $2 $1)
112. Fruit-filled ($3 $2 $1)
113. Oatmeal ($3 $2 $1)
114. Peanut butter ($3 $2 $1)
115. Sugar ($3 $2 $1)
116. Unbaked ($3 $2 $1)
117. Any other cookie ($3 $2 $1)

Pies

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Champion Pie Baker will be chosen from Blue Ribbon Winners.

118. Apple ($4 $3 $2)
119. Other fruit ($4 $3 $2)
120. Chess ($4 $3 $2)
121. Fried ($4 $3 $2)
122. Pecan ($4 $3 $2)
123. Meringue ($4 $3 $2)
124. Any fruit pie, using a commercial crust ($4 $3 $2)
125. Any other pie, using a commercial crust ($4 $3 $2)
126. Cobbler ($4 $3 $2)
127. Any other pie ($4 $3 $2)

Sugar-Free Desserts

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128. Cake ($4 $3 $2)
129. Candy ($4 $3 $2)
130. Cookies ($4 $3 $2)
131. Cobbler ($4 $3 $2)
132. Pie ($4 $3 $2)
133. Quick bread ($4 $3 $2)

Decorated Cakes

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134. Birthday cake ($6 $4 $2)
135. Any other decorated cake ($6 $4 $2)

Stitchery

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136. Plastic needlepoint article ($6 $4 $2)
137. Needlepoint article ($6 $4 $2)
138. Crewel embroidered article--other than pillow cases ($3 $2 $1)
139. Cross-stitch--other than quilt. ($3 $2 $1)
140. Counted cross-stitch framed article ($6 $4 $2)
141. Other counted cross-stitch article $4 $3 $1
142. Counted cross-stitch--youth ($3 $2 $1)
143. Chicken scratch or mountain lace article.($3 $2 $1)
144. Decorative throw pillow $3 $2 $2
145. Hardanger embroidery ($3 $2 $1)
146. Swedish embroidery ($3 $2 $1)
147. Open class any stitchery not listed above ($3 $2 $1)

Knitting and Crocheting

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148. Knitted sweater ($4 $3 $2)
149. Knitted afghan ($5 $3 $2)
150. Crocheted afghan ($5 $3 $2)
151. Crocheted bedspread ($5 $3 $2)
152. Crocheted or knitted baby afghan ($4 $3 $2)
153. Crocheted or knitted infant set ($4 $3 $2)
154. Crocheted doilies ($3 $2 $1)
155. Crocheted or braided rug ($3 $2 $1)
156. Crocheted dolls ($3 $2 $1)
157. Knitted accessory ($3 $2 $1)
158. Crocheted accessory ($3 $2 $1)
159. Open class--any knitted or crocheted article not listed above ($3 $2 $1)

Flowers

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Entries must be live.

160. Zinnia--giant, 3 blooms, any color and variety, each on a separate stem ($2 $1 $1)
161. Zinnia--baby or miniature, 3 blooms of any one type ($2 $1 $1)
162. Rose--single bloom, white, near white, or white blend ($2 $1 $1)
163. Rose--single bloom, red or red blend ($2 $1 $1)
164. Rose--single bloom, pink or pink blend ($2 $1 $1)
165. Rose--single bloom, any other color ($2 $1 $1)
166. Marigolds--dwarf type, 1 spray, any color and variety ($2 $1 $1)
167. Marigolds--large variety, 3 blooms, 1 color and variety, each on a separate stem ($2 $1 $1)
168. Lily--single bloom, any color ($2 $1 $1)
169. Stargazer lily--single bloom, any color ($2 $1 $1)
170. Gladiolas--single bloom, any color ($2 $1 $1)
171. Dahlia--single bloom, 6" or under ($2 $1 $1)
172. Dahlia--single bloom, 7" or larger ($2 $1 $1)
173. Best arrangement of mixed fresh flowers ($4 $3 $1)
174. Best arrangement using wild flowers and/or grasses ($4 $3 $1)
175. Best pot of African violets ($3 $2 $1)
176. Best dried flower arrangement ($3 $2 $1)
177. Best potted fern ($3 $2 $1)
178. Best potted live plant any kind, pot 10" or under ($3 $2 $1)
179. Best potted live plant any kind, pot 11" or over ($3 $2 $1)
180. Most unusual potted plant ($3 $2 $1)
181. Open class any potted plant not listed above ($3 $2 $1)
182. Open class any arrangement not listed above ($4 $3 $1)
183. Open class any single flower not listed above ($3 $2 $1)
184. Flower arrangement done by a professional ($4 $3 $1)

Creative Crafts

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185. Wood carving ($4 $3 $2)
186. Stained glass ($4 $3 $2)
187. Homemade soap--lye, 3 pieces ($4 $3 $2)
188. Homemade soap--decorative, 3 pieces ($4 $3 $2)
189. Doll making--other than crocheted ($3 $2 $1)
190. Decorated basket ($3 $2 $1)
191. Item using recyclable materials ($3 $2 $1)
192. Creative wall hanging ($3 $2 $1)
193. Handmade door decoration ($3 $2 $1)
194. Wreath made from natural materials ($3 $2 $1)
195. Any other type of wreath ($3 $2 $1)
196. Handmade basket--using willow, grapevine, or other natural materials ($5 $3 $2)
197. Handmade basket--using reed ($5 $3 $2)
198. Cornshuck item--flowers, dolls, etc ($3 $2 $1)
199. Handmade Christmas item ($3 $2 $1)
200. Craft item made by child--12 and under .($3 $2 $1)
201. Craft item made by youth--13-18 ($3 $2 $1)
202. Craft item made by adult--70-79 ($4 $3 $2)
203. Craft item made by adult--80-89 ($4 $3 $2)
204. Craft item made by adult--90 and older ($4 $3 $2)
205. Scrapbooking--minimum 5 pages, in album ($5 $3 $2)
206. Silk flower arrangement ($4 $3 $2)
207. Silk flower arrangement done by a professional ($4 $3 $2)
208. Garden art item ($3 $2 $1)
209. Craft item--made from a kit ($3 $2 $1)
210. Craft item--made from natural materials ($3 $2 $1)
211. Craft item--patriotic theme ($3 $2 $2)
212. Leather craft item ($4 $3 $2)
213. Locker hooked rug ($4 $3 $2)
214. Open class--any item not listed above ($3 $2 $1)

Art

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215. China painting ($5 $3 $2)
216. Pencil drawing ($5 $3 $2)
217. Chalk drawing ($5 $3 $2)
218. Water color painting ($5 $3 $2)
219. Oil or acrylic painting ($5 $3 $2)
220. Pen and ink drawing ($5 $3 $2)
221. Water color painting--18 and under ($5 $3 $2)
222. Oil or acrylic painting--18 or under ($5 $3 $2)
223. Portrait--any medium ($5 $3 $2)
224. Landscape--any medium ($5 $3 $2)
225. Still life -any medium ($5 $3 $2)
226. Folk art painting ($5 $3 $2)
227. Pencil drawing--grades K-3 ($4 $3 $2)
228. Crayon or colored marker drawing grades K-3 ($4 $3 $2)
229. Pencil drawing--grades 4-6 ($4 $3 $2)
230. Crayon or colored marker drawing grades 4-6 ($4 $3 $2)
231. Digital art--computer generated ($4 $3 $2)
232. Sculpture--any medium ($5 $3 $2)
233. Print making ($4 $3 $2)
234. Pottery ($5 $3 $2)
235. Ceramic item ($5 $3 $2)
236. Decorative item for garden ($3 $2 $1)
237. Painted household item ($3 $2 $1)
238. Open class--any item not listed above ($3 $2 $1)

Photography

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Any size print. All photos must be matted/mounted. No frames, except for collages

239. Black and white--landscape ($4 $3 $2)
240. Black and white--nature ($4 $3 $2)
241. Black and white--animal/animals ($4 $3 $2)
242. Black and white--person/persons ($4 $3 $2)
243. Black and white--person/animal ($4 $3 $2)
244. Black and white--still life ($4 $3 $2)
245. Color--landscape ($4 $3 $2)
246. Color--nature ($4 $3 $2)
247. Color--animal/animals ($4 $3 $2)
248. Color--person/persons ($4 $3 $2)
249. Color--person/animal ($4 $3 $2)
250. Color--still life ($4 $3 $2)
251. Collage/photo story--landscape ($4 $3 $2)
252. Collage/photo story--nature ($4 $3 $2)
253. Collage/photo story--animal/animals ($4 $3 $2)
254. Collage/photo story--person/persons ($4 $3 $2)
255. Collage/photo story--person/animal ($4 $3 $2)
256. Antique photo--25 years or older ($4 $3 $2)
257. Open--any photo digitally enhanced ($4 $3 $2)
258. Open--any photo digitally altered or edited ($4 $3 $2)
259. Open--any photo not listed above ($4 $3 $2)

Photography for Professionals

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Any size print. ALL PHOTOS MUST BE MATTED/ MOUNTED. NO FRAMES except for collages. Photo settings, speed and f-stop must be listed on back of photo.

260. Black and white--landscape ($4 $3 $2)
261. Black and white--nature ($4 $3 $2)
262. Black and white--animal/animals ($4 $3 $2)
263. Black and white--person/persons ($4 $3 $2)
264. Black and white--person/animal ($4 $3 $2)
265. Color--landscape ($4 $3 $2)
266. Color--nature ($4 $3 $2)
267. Color--animal/animals ($4 $3 $2)
268. Color--person/persons ($4 $3 $2)
269. Color--person/animal ($4 $3 $2)
270. Open class--any item not listed above ($4 $3 $2)

The Gracious Years

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For Senior Citizens only--65 years or older.

271. Embroidered quilt--cross stitch, candlewicking, chicken scratch ($7 $5 $3)
272. Pieced quilt--hand quilted ($7 $5 $3)
273. Appliqued quilt--hand quilted ($7 $5 $3)
274. Machine quilted ($7 $5 $3)
275. Quilt top ($7 $5 $3)
276. Pillowcases ($3 $2 $1)
277. Apron ($3 $2 $1)
278. Kitchen item ($3 $2 $1)
279. Patriotic item ($3 $2 $1)
280. Decorative pillow ($3 $2 $1)
281. Crocheted afghan ($3 $2 $1)
282. Knitted afghan ($3 $2 $1)
283. Crocheted sweater ($3 $2 $1)
284. Knitted sweater ($3 $2 $1)
285. Open class--any item not listed above ($3 $2 $1)

Field Products

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286. Best bale of timothy ($5 $3 $2)
287. Best 10 ears of corn--white ($5 $3 $2)
288. Best 10 ears of corn--yellow ($5 $3 $2)
289. Best quart of wheat ($5 $3 $2)
290. Best quart of oats ($5 $3 $2)
291. Best stick green tobacco--5 stalks ($5 $3 $2)

Garden Display of Products

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Smaller items should be bagged, on a plate

292. Cabbage--any variety, 1 head ($3 $2 $1)
293. Bush beans--1 dozen ($3 $2 $1)
294. Pole beans--1 dozen ($3 $2 $1)
295. Beets--plate of 3 ($3 $2 $1)
296. Rhubarb--1 bunch of 3, any red variety ..($3 $2 $1)
297. Rhubarb--1 bunch of 3, any green variety ($3 $2 $1)
298. Lima beans--pint, shelled ($3 $2 $1)
299. Carrots--plate of 3 ($3 $2 $1)
300. Cucumbers--for pickling, plate of 3 ($3 $2 $1)
301. Onions--white, plate of 3 ($3 $2 $1)
302. Onions--yellow, plate of 3 ($3 $2 $1)
303. Peppers--sweet, green, large type, plate of 3 ($3 $2 $1)
304. Irish potatoes--any kind, plate of 3 ($3 $2 $1)
305. Tomatoes--red, large variety, plate of 3 ..($3 $2 $1)
306. Tomatoes--grape/cherry, plate of 3 ($3 $2 $1)
307. Corn--any variety, 3 ears ($3 $2 $1)
308. Summer squash--yellow, plate of 3 ($3 $2 $1)
309. Zucchini--plate of 3 ($3 $2 $1)
310. Cushaw--1, any variety ($3 $2 $1)
311. Largest potato ($2 $1 $1)
312. Most unusually shaped potato ($2 $1 $1)
313. Largest bell pepper--green ($2 $1 $1)
314. Largest bell pepper--red ($2 $1 $1)
315. Largest head of cabbage ($2 $1 $1)
316. Largest white onion ($2 $1 $1)
317. Largest yellow onion ($2 $1 $1)
318. Largest tomato ($2 $1 $1)
319. Largest zucchini ($2 $1 $1)
320. Garden art--use of produce as art ($3 $2 $1)
321. Best collection of vegetables grown by exhibitor ($4 $3 $2)
322. Open class--any garden item not listed above ($3 $2 $1)

Specialties

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323. Aquarium--10 gallons or less ($5 $4 $2)
324. Ugliest lamp ($3 $2 $1)
325. Most creative lamp ($3 $2 $1)

This story was posted on 2014-06-25 15:29:07