Purpose of Mercer County's Fair

The people of this Fair believe that a fair should have many purposes, some of the leading are:

• To disperse information by creating interest in friendly competition

• To improve practices and methods of farming

• To encourage better co-operation between individuals, groups, organizations, schools and communities

Motto - Make Today A Better Tomorrow

2011

Mercer County Fair

OFFICERS

President

Joe Stafford

Vice-President

Steven Johnston

Secretary

Anna Johnson

Treasurer

Gail Hill

DIRECTORS

J. W. Bowling

Steve Johnston

James Bryant

Wendy Johnston

Sue Bryant

Dana Moye

Keith Circle

Sid Moye

Terri Clay

Jodi Richmond – Ext, Agent

Leslie Cline

Debra Smith

Pam Godbey

Joe Stafford

Todd A. Gray

Stephanie Stafford

Kristie Hancock

Carmen Stauffer

Gail Hill

Dusty Snider

Anna Johnson

Tyanne Turner

All Mercer County residents are encouraged to participate and enter exhibits.

For Help or Questions

Contact Exhibit Co-ordinator

Sue Bryant

304-425-1513

Exhibits Must Be Entered on Thursday, August 4, 2011

2:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Rabbits May be Entered Friday, August 5, 2011

Before 10:00 P.M.

Open to all surrounding counties

Must Be entered by 9:00 A.M.

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Exhibit Schedule

August 4 - 2:00 P. M. - 7:00 P. M. - Enter Exhibits

August 5 - Rabbits may be entered before 10:00 A. M.

August 6 - 9:00 A.M. – Exhibit Judging

12:00 P. M. – Rabbit Judging

August 6 - 9:00 A. M. – All livestock must be entered

11:00 A. M. – Livestock

12:00 P. M. – Exhibit Halls Open

Public Viewing of Exhibits

Friday, August 5 – 12:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

Saturday, August 6 – 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Exhibitor Pickup

Saturday, August 6 – 5:00 P.M – 7:00 P.M.

Sunday, August 7 – 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Note: to pickup exhibits on Saturday, August 6, requires paid

gate admission to the Mercer County Fair

RULES – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

1.

Exhibits in the fair may be picked up on Saturday between 5:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. :however, an entry fee to the fair is required.

2.

Exhibitors in department G – O may pick up items exhibited on Sunday between 1- 3 P.M. without paying an admission fee.

3.

All exhibits must be produced or made by persons living in Mercer County with the exception of departments A – E which may be entered by persons from adjoining counties.

4.

Dept. G - O: Only one entry per class is allowed.

5.

Exhibitors (Department D - O) will be responsible for their own exhibits and may remove them ONLY after 5:00 P.M. August 6, 2011.

6.

The judging committee will appoint Judges for the various exhibits. TheDecision of The Judges Will Be Final.

7.

All entries shall be registered and labeled stating number of exhibitor, the department, section and class according to Exhibit Catalog.

8.

All livestock should be haltered and bulls should have rings in their noses. Mercer County 4-H Livestock rules must be followed. Male animals must be approved by July 30, 2011.

9.

Dept. A – C: No animal may be entered in more than one class, except as noted.

10.

Exhibits of hay must be about ¼ standard bale taken from the middle of a bale of hay. No loose hay or uncured hay will be accepted.

11,

A class with only one entry will be judged on quality.

12.

Mercer County Schools may exhibit entries, but only one entry per pupil may be exhibited in each class. Each entry shall be the child’s own work. They will be separated as elementary (E), middle (M), or high (H) school.

13.

All entries in classes 1, 2 and 3 (Department M are to have a small card on back bearing pupils full name, grade and school.

14.

Each penmanship entry shall be mounted on construction paper.

15.

All persons entering pets must provide their own leashes, cages, etc., and be responsible for care of pet. Enter and show Saturday, August 6, 2011.

16.

All persons entering poultry must provide their own cages and must feed and be responsible for their care.

17.

No sick animal is to be exhibited. Animals may be turned away at the discretion of the department Superintendent.

18.

Each superintendent and his/her aides shall give particular attention to the proper arrangement of the articles or animals exhibited in their departments, point out the articles or animals to the judges, and otherwise facilitate their examination. They shall also familiarize themselves with the Rules of the Fair.

19.

All dogs must be on a leash at all times while on fairgrounds.

20.

Check in Exhibitor’s Guide on department pages for further information concerning entries.

Antique Tractor & Engine Show Guidelines

1.

All participants must register their equipment upon arrival.

2.

All participants must insure that their equipment is in a safe operating condition.

3.

Tractors should be operated at maximum brisk walking speed while on the fair grounds.

4.

Any tractor or engine that is running must be attended to at all times.5

5.

An adequate safety zone is to be maintained for working exhibits. Only operators and/or persons assisting the demonstrator are permitted inside the operating zone of working exhibits. 

6.

All exhibits on wheels should have the wheels blocked to prevent them from rolling.

7.

An adequate safety zone is to be maintained for working exhibits. Only operators and/or persons assisting the demonstrator are permitted inside the operating zone of working exhibits. 

8.

Engines, tractors and machinery must have all guards / shields in place, properly installed and in good condition.

9.

Any farm equipment being moved for exhibition purposes must have all moving parts secured.

10.

Working displays for equipment and running tractors must be supervised.

11,

Each exhibitor is responsible to prevent oil and gasoline spillage. Follow safe fueling practices and utilize approved storage containers. Participants should have a fire extinguisher with their exhibit, or within an accessible distance.

12.

Participants in the show are responsible for keeping the public off their unattended tractors and clear of all working engines. The use of a signs or using a large stuffed animal in the seat is suggested.

13.

In an effort to engage the public, Peoples Choice Awards will be based on popular vote as determined by the fair attendees. Awards will be given in the following four categories: Tractor, Garden Tractor, Engine, and Machinery.

14.

Participants agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Mercer County Fair, show staff and volunteers for any losses, damages or injuries occurring at the Fair.

15.

Our purpose for this event is to educate the public on antique machinery of all kinds, promote its preservation and instill an appreciation for our agricultural heritage. Be creative and informative in your display; make it a fun and safe experience for all!

Thank you for your participation in this event, you the exhibitor make this possible.

Fair & Festival

Livestock

Regulations and Recommendations

West Virginia Fairs, Festivals, and Purebred Sales Health Requirements 2011

1. This is an official interpretation of regulations promulgated under the authority of Chapter 19, article 9 of the State Code of West Virginia. This applies to fairs, festivals and shows.

2. All livestock imported into the State of West Virginia for fairs, festivals, and shows shall be accompanied by an Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection approved by the livestock health official of the State of origin. A copy of the approved Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall be forwarded to the Director of the Animal Health Division, West Virginia Department of agriculture, Capitol Building, Charleston, West Virginia 25305, and should be in his possession (5) five days prior to the arrival of livestock.

3. Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspections (CVI) are good for 30 days.

4. Any animal showing signs of potential infectious or contagious disease will not be allowed to participate in the event.

Fairs and Festival

Health Requirements for Cattle

All out-of-state cattle must be accompanied by an Official CVI good for 30 days.

TUBERCULOSIS IN CATTLE

Cattle to be exhibited at West Virginia Fairs, Festivals, and shows must meet one of the following requirements:

From West Virginia:

No test required, if herd is not under quarantine for tuberculosis

From Other States:

1. From Bovine Tuberculosis Free State – No test required.

2. From other than Bovine Tuberculosis Free State:

a. If originating from an accredited TB free herd: No test required or

b. If herd of origin has had a complete negative herd test within 12 months – No Test required, or

c. All other bovine require a negative TB test within 60 days of show.

d. Nursing calves may be shown on the dam’s negative CVI.

BRUCELLOSIS IN CATTLE

From West Virginia:

No test required, if herd is not under quarantine for brucellosis.

From Other States:

1. From Brucellosis Free State: No test required. Interstate CVI is required.

2. From other than a Brucellosis Free State:

a. Official Brucellosis vaccinates under 24 months (beef) and 20 months (dairy) of age from a herd not under brucellosis restrictions – No test required, or

b. Originating from a Certified Brucellosis Free Herd – No test required, or

c. Complete herd test within one year before the show – No test required, or

d. A negative brucellosis test within 30 days. Nursing calves may be shown on the dam’s negative CVI.

Leptospirosis – Cattle

*Recommended: Vaccinations for L. Canicola, L. icterhaemorrhagiae, L. hardjo, L. Pomona and L. grippotyphosa are to be seriously considered.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR GOATS

All out of state goats must be accompanied by an Official CVI good for 30 days.

USDA regulation states that you must have an official Scrapie ID and the ID # must be

listed on the CVI.

TB & BRUCELLOSIS FOR GOATS

No test required.

Note: Cattle and goats from other states with disease outbreaks may be required to secure a special permit from the Director of Animal Health Dividion, West Virginia Department of Agriculture, Charleston, West Virginia 25305, phone (304) 558-2214, before being admitted into West Virginia.

If the animal is to be sold other than for slaughter, purebred consignment rules apply.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR SHEEP

All out-of-state sheep must be accompanied by Official CVI good for 30 days.

USDA regulation state that you must have an official Scrapie ID and the ID # must be listed on the CVI.

From West Virginia and From other States:

1. Must be accompanied by an official CVI, or

2. Have a current Honor Flock Certificate.

3. Market class of lambs to be inspected at fair by West Virginia Animal Health Officials.

4. Scrapie ID required for all sheep and goats.

Health Requirements for Swine

All out-of-state swine must be accompanied by an official CVI good for 30 days.

From West Virginia:

Any swine born in West Virginia, and have never left the state, will no longer require pseudorabies testing prior to being shown at any fair or festival in West Virginia.

From Other States:

All swine must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for entry into West Virginia Swine from a pseudorabies-free state need no testing.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR BIRDS TO BE IMPORTED OR EXHIBITED AT FAIRS, FESTIVALS, OR SHOWS

• Out of state birds must have a negative Avian Influenza test within 10 days of import/exhibition.
• Birds to be exhibited at fairs, festivals, or shows shall be apparently healthy and shall not originate from a flock known to be infected with pollorum/typhoid.

• All birds to be exhibited at West Virginia fairs, festivals and shows shall be accompanied by:

1. A statement by the owner signed on the day of the show stating that the birds have been free of disease for the past 30 days and did not originate from a flock known to be infected with pullorum/typhoid; and

2. A Form 9-2 indicating that the birds have been tested within 90 days of the show, or;

3. A form 9-3 indicating that thy have originated from a pullorum/typhoid clean flock.

• Qualified individuals approved by the Commissioner may perform the pullorum/typhoid test at fairs, festivals and shows.

• The individuals who performs the pullorum/thyphoid test shall report to the Commissioner on forms provided by the Commissioner the results of these tests within seven (7) days of the testing.

• If any bird submitted by an owner tests positive for pullorum/typhoid, all birds of that owner shall be denied entry into that show.

• The fair management shall keep a record of all birds exhibited at their event. These records shall include the name and address of the exhibitor and the number of birds exhibited.

• No bird will be allowed from an area under quarantine.

Saturday, August 6, 2011

4-H Members Only

All persons must show their own animals.

Livestock Show To Follow

Sheep Showmanship

Swine Showmanship

Beef Showmanship

Goat Showmanship

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . .

14 Years or younger

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . .

Over 14

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . .

Champion Showman

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . .

Reserve Champion

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4-H Market animals must adhere to established weights or they will not receive 4-H ribbons.

4-H Animals and Open Show animals will show together. 4-H animals will receive separate 4-H ribbons.

4-H Animal Weights:

Hogs: 225 – 295 + or – 10 lbs.

Goats: 60 – 110 + or – 5 lbs.

Lambs: 100 lb. min. minus 5 lbs.

Steer: 950 lb. min. minus 15 lbs.

All livestock Must pre-register with Extension office.

Stalls and pens will be assigned.

There will be a 4-H Livestock show and an open show available to Mercer County & surrounding counties.

Department A Cattle (Do Not Have To Be Purebred)

Section 1 Beef Cattle

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heifer Calf (up through 6 months)

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heifer (7 – 12 months)

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heifer (13 – 18 months)

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heifer (19 – 24 months)

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cow and Calf (can be same cow & calf shown in any other class)

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cow

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion Female

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reserve Champion Female

Class 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feeder Calf

Class 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yearling Bull (12 – 18 months)

Class 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yearling Bull (over 18 months)

Class 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Bull (over 18 months)

Class 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion Male

Class 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reserve Champion Male

Section 2 Dairy Cattle

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dairy Heifer

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dairy Cow

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion Dairy Female

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reserve Champion Female

Department B Swine

Section I

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feeder pigs (less than 225 lbs.)

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light Weight Market Hog

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Medium Weight Market Hog

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heavy Weight Market Hog

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion Market Hog

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reserve Champion Market Hog

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boar Pig (less than 6 months)

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Boar (6 – 11 months)

Class 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion Male

Class 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reserve Champion Male

Class 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sow Pig (less than 6 months)

Class 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Sow (6 – 12 months)

Class 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Sow (over 12 months)

Class 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion Sow

Class 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reserve Champion Sow

Department C Sheep and Goats

All Sheep and Goats must have Scrapie Tags

Section 1 Sheep

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ewe Lamb

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yearling Ewe

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ewe (over 18 months)

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion Female

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reserve Champion Female

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ram Lamb (less than 1 year)

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Ram (over 1 year)

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion Male

Class 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reserve Champion Male

Class 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flock

Class 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Market Lamb

Section 2 Dairy Goats

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Female (less than 1 year

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Female (over 1 year)

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion Dairy Goat

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reserve Champion Dairy Goat

Section 3 Meat Goat

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Market Goats (less than 1 year)

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Females (less than 1 year)

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Female (over 1 year)

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion Female

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reserve Champion Female

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Male (less than 1 year)

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Male (over 1 year)

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion Male

Class 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reserve Champion Male

Department D Poultry

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meat Type Chicken

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Layer Type Chicken

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turkey

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Duck

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fancy Breed Chicken (pair)

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fancy Breed Chicken (single)

Department E Rabbits Tyann Turner – Supertendent

304-921-1325

Open to surrounding counties

Trophies Sponsored by Tyann Turner

(Somecages will be available. Please call if you need cages. Rabbits stay Friday night. Please bring them food and water bottles. We will feed and water if you can not come both days.)

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commercial Buck (8 months or older)

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fancy Buck (6 months or older)

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commercial Buck (less than 8 months)

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fancy Buck (less than 6 months)

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commercial Doe (8 months or older)

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fancy Doe (6 months or older)

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commercial Doe (less than 8 months old)

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fancy Doe (less than 6 months)

Class 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Best Commercial Buck

Class 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Best Commercial Doe

Class 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Best Fancy Buck

Class 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Best Fancy Doe

Class 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commercial Champion

Class 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reserve Commercial Champion

Class 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fancy Champion

Class 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reserve Fancy Champion

Class 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Best in Show

(Superintendent Will Assist In Catagories)

Department F Agricultural Exhibits

All grain, forage crops, vegetables, fruits and honey must have been grown or produced by the exhibitor between August 1, 2009 and August 4, 2010. Plates will be available for exhibits,

Section 1 Grain

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Field Corn (3 ears)

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow Field Corn (3ears)

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Stalks of Field Corn (Cut off at the top of the ground)

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tallest Stalk of Corn (Cut off at the top of the ground)

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 Gallon of Oats

Section 2 Forage Crops

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alfalfa Hay (1/4 bale)

Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clover Hay (1/4 bale)

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timothy Hay (1/4 bale)

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mixed Hay (1/4 bale)

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bundle of Any Other Grain

Section 3 Vegetables

All vegetables must be entered in quantity listed in Exhibit Guide and be at the peak of perfection for eating. Most vegetables should be medium to slightly larger in size (such as cucumbers, squash , eggplant, etc.). They should be cleaned with a damp or soft cloth.

The John and Julia Wood Memorial Trophy will be presented to the exhibitor with the most 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd placed ribbons with 5 points for 1 st place, 3 points for points for 2 nd place and 1 point for 3 rd place.

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red Potatoes (3)

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Potatoes (3)

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yukon Potatoes (3)

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Potatoes (3)

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green Beans, bush (12)

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green Beans, bush, wax (12)

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green Beans, pole (3)

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green Beans, Horticulture (3)

Class 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red Tomatoes, large (3)

Class 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red Tomatoes, medium (3)

Class 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow Tomatoes, large (3)

Class 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow Tomatoes, medium (3)

Class 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roma Tomatoes (3)

Class 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red Tomatoes, small such as cherry and grape (5)

Class 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow Tomatoes, small such as pear tomatoes (5)

Class 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cucumbers, slicing (3)

Class 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cucumbers, pickling (3)

Class 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beets with tops (3)

Class 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow Onions (3)

Class 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Onions (3)

Class 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red Onions (4)

Class 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrots with tops (5)

Class 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cabbage, round (1)

Class 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cabbage, flat (1)

Class 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cabbage, red (1)

Class 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peppers, Bell green, red, or yellow (3)

Class 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peppers, banana (3)

Class 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peppers, Hot (3)

Class 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sweet Corn ,white or yellow shucks and silks removed (3)

Class 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Squash, summer, straight or crooked neck (3)

Class 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Squash, summer, scalloped edged variety (3)

Class 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zucchini (3)

Class 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Squash, winter, butternut (3)

Class 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Squash, winter, acorn (3)

Class 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Watermelon (1)

Class 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cantaloupe (1)

Class 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honey Dew Melon (1)

Class 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pumpkin, field (1)

Class 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pumpkin, sweet (1)

Class 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pumpkin, Jack-be-Little (3)

Class 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Broccoli, head (1)

Class 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cauliflower, head (1)

Class 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gourds, small (3)

Class 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gourd, large (1)

Class 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eggplant, (1)

Class 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eggplant, other varieties (3)

Class 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rhubarb (6 stalks)

Class 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turnips with tops (3)

Class 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parsnips with tops (3)

Class 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display of 10 -12 different varieties of vegetables including leaf, pod or flower. All items must be grown by exhibitor as stated elsewhere.

Class 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Largest Potato by weight

Class 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Largest Tomato by weight

Class 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Largest Cabbage by weight

Class 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Largest Pumpkin by weight

Class 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Largest Cucumber by weight

Class 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Largest Zucchini by weight

Class 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Decorated Cabbage

Class 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Decorated Potato

Class 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Decorated Apple

Class 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Decorated Pumpkin

Section 4 Fruits

All fruits must be grown by the exhibitor and should be uniform in color, size and maturity. Fruits musts be clean and free from blemishes, insect damage and bruises. Fruits will be judged using the standards for their variety.

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apples (3)

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peaches (3)

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plums (3)

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pears (3)

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red Grapes (1 bunch)

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green Grapes (1 bunch)

Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Concord Grapes (1 bunch)

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strawberries (1 cup)

Class 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raspberries (1 cup)

Class 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blueberries (1 cup)

Class 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blackberries (1 cup)

Class 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fruit Display must contain at least five varieties of fruit.

Section 5 Chicken Eggs

Eggs should be clean, uniform in size and packed one dozen per carton.

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Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Eggs

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brown Eggs

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Eggs

Section 6 Honey

Honey must be packed in clear, 1 pint jars with blemish free lids or in one pound containers.

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light Honey, strained

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dark Honey, strained

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light Honey, with comb

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dark Honey, with comb

Section 7 Herbs

Herbs can be displayed as potted plants or as fresh picked in container. Leaves and stems must be uniform in color and freshness. Display in bundles as though you were hanging them to dry.

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basil (Green or Red Leaf)

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chives

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dill

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parsley

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cilantro

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thyme

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Herb Vinegar

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mints (Peppermint, Spearmint)

Class 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sage

Class 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Herb Display (3 or more varieties)

Class 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dried/Prepared Herbs

Class 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garlic

Department G Canned Foods

Section 1 Canned Fruits and Vegetables

All fruits and vegetables must be canned in clean, standard jars with tops and rings that are free from rust and dents. They must be filled and processed according to recommendations of the USDA. Food must be uniform in maturity, size, shape and color. Jar must be vacuum sealed. Juices must be bright or clear with no artificial color.

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tomatoes, Whole

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tomatoes, Crushed

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green Beans

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wax Beans

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shelled Beans

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lima Beans

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beets

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corn

Class 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peas

Class 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrots

Class 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tomato Juice

Class 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kraut

Class 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salsa

Class 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spaghetti Sauce, meatless

Class 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mixed Vegetables for Soup

Class 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Applesauce

Class 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sliced Apples

Class 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peaches

Class 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pears

Class 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berries

Class 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cherries

Class 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grape Juice

Section 2 Pickles

Use jars and processing as described in section 1. Items should be packed neatly and appear plump, not shriveled. Pickles and relishes should be uniform in size and cut. If there is a tie in this section, judges may taste.

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cucumber , Sweet

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cucumber , Sour

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cucumber, Dill

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mixed Pickles

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pickled Beets

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pickled Relish

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pickled Peaches

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pickled Peppers

Class 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pickled Beans

Class 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dill Beans

Class 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pickled Cauliflower

Class 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chow Chow

Class 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Squash Pickles

Section 3 Jams, Preserves and Jellies

Use jars and processing as described in Section 1. The jellies must be firm enough to hold shape but not tough or rubbery. The color should be representative of fruit or vegetable used. Preserves and jams should be easily spreadable. Fruit pieces should be evenly distributed throughout the preserves or jams in the jar. If there is a tie in this section, judge may taste.

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apple Butter

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apple Jelly

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blackberry Jam

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blackberry Jelly

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raspberry Jam

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raspberry Jelly

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grape Jelly

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hot Pepper Jelly

Class 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strawberry Preserves

Class 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peach Preserves

Class 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strawberry-Rhubarb Preserves

Class 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pear Butter

Class 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Fruit Butter

Department H Baked Breads, Cakes, Cookies, Pies and Candies

Please consider donating cakes to Fair for Cakewalk.

Breads, cakes and cookies should be uniform in size, shape and color with slightly rounded tops and a golden brown crust. All breads, cakes and cookies should have a moist, even and tender crumb with a delectable aroma for their variety. Biscuits should have straight sides, nearly flat tops, pale golden brown crust and flaky light crumb. Cakes should be high in volume, moist, and with a tender crumb. Angel and chiffon cakes should have uneven tops.

Cutout cookies and bar cookies are shaped according to the variety. Pies should have tender, flaky (but not fall apart) crust. The crust should be evenly browned and have an attractive trimmed edge.

Candies should have undetectable fine sugar crystals, creamy but firm texture and pleasing

flavor. In case of a tie, entries in Department H will be tasted.

Section 1 Yeast Breads

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loaf of White Yeast Bread

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loaf of Whole Wheat Bead

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yeast Rolls (3 White)

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yeast Rolls (3 Wheat)

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cinnamon Rolls (Iced) (3)
Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fancy Sweet Yeast Bread (such as

braids and rings)

Section 2 Quick Breads

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Biscuits (3)

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cornbread (skillet or 8”or 9” Cake pan)

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Muffins (3 Plain)

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cornbread muffins (3)

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loaf of Bread (such as Banana or Fruit Bread)

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loaf of Zucchini Bread

Section 3 Cakes

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pound Cake (plain)

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pound Cake (glazed)

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Layer Cake (Iced)

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow Layer Cake (Iced)

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chocolate Layer Cake (Iced)

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chiffon Cake (Iced)

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angel Food Cake (Not Iced)

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apple/Applesauce Cake (iced)

Class 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Devil’s Food Cake

Class 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrot Cake (iced)

Class 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spice Cake (iced)

Class 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cup Cakes (3)

Class 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Decorated Cake

Section 4 Cookies

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dropped Cookies (3)

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brownie (3)

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cut Out Cookies (3)

Class4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Decorated Cut Out Cookie (3)

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cookie Press Cookies (3)

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Bake Cookie

Section 5 Pies

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Double Crust Fruit Pie

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fried Pie

Section 6 Homemade Candy

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chocolate Fudge (3)

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peanut Butter Fudge (3)

No chocolate

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Divinity (3)

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peanut Butter Pin Wheels (3)

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chocolate Coated Fondant (3)

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chocolate Coated Flavored

Fondant (3) (Mint, Nut, Fruit, etc.)

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chocolate Covered Cherries (3)

Department I Needlework

Section 1, 2, and 3: Embroidery, cross stitch, counted cross stitch, knitting and crocheting should be pleasing to the eye, andexhibiting principles of combining colors and designs. The project should show the correct stitching and be clean. The thread or yarn should be suitable for the item exhibited. The ends or “tails” should be secure and inconspicuous and not show through to the outside. The top stitch in cross stitching should all lie in the same direction. The item exhibited should lie flat with no puckers and with consistent stitches in size and tension. If the item is framed, the frame must be considered in the overall appearance.

Section 1 Counted Cross Stitch or Printed Cross Stitch

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cross Stitch Sampler

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Household Article, (small such as a dresser scarf

or placemat etc)

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Household Article ( large such as a tablecloth,

bed coverlet, etc.)

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cross Stitched Picture, frame 10” x 12” or less.

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cross Stitched Picture, framed greater than 10” x 12”

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Counted Cross Stitch or Printed Cross Stitch .

Section 2 Embroidery

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Piece

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dresser Scarf

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pair of Pillow Cases

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crewel Embroidery

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embroidered Sampler

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Embroidered Item

Section 3 Knitting

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sweaters

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shawl

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capes

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baby Clothing Items

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scarves

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hats

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mittens or Gloves

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Knitting

Section 4 Crocheting

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doilies (single)

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buffet or Vanity Set

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bedspread

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tablecloth

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sweater

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baby Clothing Item (s)

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hat

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doll Outfit

Class 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Novel Kitchen Item

Class 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Novel Bedroom Item

Class 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Crocheting

Section 5 Quilts

All quilt tops and all quilting, except those group quilted and machine quilted in Section 5, must be made by the exhibitor. Quilts or quilted items should be clean, pleasing to the eye and touch, free from knots, loose threads and pattern markings. The quilt should show good principles of design. The quilt should be of material and construction to remain useful after cleaning Patchwork quilt’s points and corners should meet exactly when pieced. Appliquéd quilts should have smooth, even curves with nearly invisible stitches or stitching to complement the quilt. Quilting stitches should be same length and the binding should complement the quilt and lie flat when lying or hanging.

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hand Pieced, Hand Quilted

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hand Pieced, Machine Quilted

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hand Appliquéd, Hand Quilted

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine Appliquéd, Hand Quilted

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine Appliquéd and Quilted

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hand Embroidered, Hand or Machine Quilted

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crazy Quilt (top only Judged)

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crossed Stitched, Hand or Machine Quilted

Class 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crib Quilt Pieced and quilted

Class 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crib Quilt Appliquéd and quilted.

Class 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printed Crib Quilt, Bound and Quilted

Class 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quilt quilted by a group

Class 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quilt, Tied or Tacked

Class 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quilted Wall Hanging 20” or less, Hand Quilted

Class 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quilted Wall Hanging 20”or less, Machine Quilted

Class 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quilted Wall Hanging longer than 20”, Hand Quilted

Class 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quilted Wall Hanging longer than 20”, Machine Quilted

Class 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quilted Table Runner or Place Mats

Class 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quilted Christmas Tree Skirt

Class 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine Pieced, Hand Quilted

Class 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted

Section 6 Afghans and/or Baby Blankets

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knitted

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crocheted

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baby Knitted

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baby Crocheted

Section 7 Miscellaneous

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pillow

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Needle Point

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handmade Doll

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toy

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swedish Weaving

Section 8 Sewing

All garments must be sewn by the exhibitor. Construction methods must follow the directions found in commercial patterns paying close attention to seams, interfacings, facings, darts, set-in-sleeves, seam finishes, hems, fasteners, and pressing. The design and fabric should complement and be suitable for the garment.

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plain Kitchen Apron

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fancy Apron

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lady’s Casual Dress

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lady’s Dressy Dress (not formal)

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Girl’s Dress

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child’s Top and Shorts

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lady’s Pajamas or Gown

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lady’s Blouse

Class 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lady’s Pants

Class 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Man’s Shirt

Class 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Man’s or Lady’s Jacket

Class 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Man’s or Lady’s Suit

Class 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lady’s Coat

Class 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ladies Formal Dress

Class 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Infant’s Layette Set

Class 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Costume

Class 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tote Bag or Purse

Class 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sewn and Stuffed Toy

Class 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Household Sewn Item

Class 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Curtains or Draperies

Class 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quilted clothing

Section 9 Wall Hangings

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appliquéd

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Counted Cross Stitch

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embroidered

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Latch Hook

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tapestry

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other

Section 10 Weaving

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hand Woven Afghan

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hand Woven Rug

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other

Department J Floriculture

All flowering or foliage plants must be grown by exhibitor and potted plants must have been owned and cared for by the exhibitor for at least ninety days. All specimen plants must be 1 bloom, 1 stem,

or 1 spike exhibited in a clear “bottle like” container. The size of the container should balance with flower, stem or spike.

Section 1 Specimen Bloom(s)

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dahlia Stem

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gladiolus Spike

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chrysanthemum Stem

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aster Stem

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zinnia Stem

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marigold, Large, Stem

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marigold, Small, Stem

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cosmos Stem

Class 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sun Flower Bloom

Class 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shasta Daisy Stem

Class 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Daisy Stem

Class 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rose Stem

Class 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hollyhock Stem

Section 2 Flower Arrangement

Arrangements must be made with exhibitor grown flowers. The arrangement should be attractive as to catch your eye. The flowers should appear fresh without signs of wilt or damage. The arrangement

should show good design.

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Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Large Arrangement, 15”or more

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Small Arrangement, less than 15”

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arrangement Designed, to be Seen from One Side

Section 3 Potted Plants

Potted plants must be owned and cared for by the exhibitor for at least 90 days prior to entry in the fair. The container becomes part of the exhibit and must be suitable to the plant’s overall appearance. The plant must be healthy as evident in the leaves, stem and flower if applicable. Saucers must be provided for pot drainage.

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . African Violet Single Bloom

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . African Violet Double Bloom

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wax Begonia

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Begonia, Other Varieties

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Impatiens

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coleus

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spider Plant

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swedish Ivy

Class 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wandering Jew

Class 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blooming Vining Plant

Class 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aloe

Class 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cactus

Class 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fern

Class 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dish Garden, 3 or more plants

Class 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Potted Plants

Department K Handicraft

All items in Department K must be crafted by the exhibitor. Some items in the total project may be either found naturally or purchased. High quality workmanship and artistic qualities are desired in the projects. The designs should reflect their use.

Section 1 Wooden Crafts

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bird House, built and painted

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doll House

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Furniture

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yard Decoration

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scroll Saw Project

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Projects Built with Hammers, Nails, Saws, etc.

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wood Turning

Section 2 Carved Wooden Crafts

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cane

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . An Animal

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shoe or Boot

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Face in Slab of Wood

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Hand Carved Item

Section 3 Leather

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wallet

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purse

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belt

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Leather Projects

Section 4 Ceramics

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dish

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Animal

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Statuette

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Home Decoration

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Ceramics

Section 5 Jewelry

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gemstone Necklace

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass Beaded Necklace

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gemstone Bracelet

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass Beaded Necklace

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Combination of Glass and Silver or Gold Colored Beads

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Hand Made Jewelry

Section 6 Dried Flower Arrangement

In sections 6 and 7, ribbons, picks and other decorative materials may be used.

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dried Flower Arrangement

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dried Flower Swag

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dried Flower Wreath

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dried Flowers used to Decorate a Hat

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Dried Flower Decorations

Section 7 Silk Flowers Arrangements

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wreaths

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sprays

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swags

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table Arrangement

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seasonal Wreaths

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seasonal Table Arrangements

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Decorated Hat

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Projects

Section 8 Other Handicrafts

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scrap Books

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plastic Canvas Creations

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homemade Flags

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stained Glass

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas Ornaments

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yard Ornaments

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Models

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recycled Art (made entirely of recycled items)

Class 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Novel Dolls

Class 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Novel Critters

Class 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Painted Gourds

Class 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper Pictures and Cards

Class 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pottery

Department L Antiques

All items in Department L must be owned by the exhibitor. All displayitems may contain more than

one item in the class.

Section 1 Antiques - 50 Years or Older

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display of Glass Item(s)

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display of Porcelain Item(s)

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display of Crockery Item(s)

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display of Metal Item(s)

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display of Wood Item(s)

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display of Fiber Items(s)

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display of Leather Item(s)

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dolls

Class 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jewelry

Class 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toys

Class 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Books

Class 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pictures

Class 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kitchenware

Class 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper Memorabilia

Class 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antique Quilts (1 or more )

Class 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oldest Machine in Operation

Section 2 Collectables Less than 50 Years Old

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass Items

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Porcelain Items

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crockery Items

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Metal Items

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wood Items

Class 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fiber Items

Class 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leather Items

Class 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plastic Items

Class 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dolls

Class 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toys

Class 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Books

Class 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pictures

Class 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kitchenware

Class 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper Memorabilia

Department M Art, Penmanship, Creative Writing

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Penmanship (Judged according to grade)

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Art Display (Judged according to grade)

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creative Writing (Judged according to grade)

Department N Art

Each exhibitor will be allowed to enter up to three exhibits in eachclass. However, only the highest

placing exhibit will receive a ribbon ineach class.

Section 1 Adult

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charcoal, Pencils and Pastels (Drawing Media)

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oils and / or Acrylics

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Watercolor

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mixed Media

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sculpture

Section 2 Youth 15-18

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charcoal, Pencils and Pastels

(Drawing Media)

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oils and / or Acrylics

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Watercolor

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mixed Media

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sculpture

Section 3 Youth 12-14

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charcoal, Pencils and Pastels (Drawing Media)

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oils and / or Acrylics

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Watercolor

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mixed Media

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sculpture

Section 4 Youth Under 12

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charcoal, Pencils and Pastels (Drawing Media)

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oils and / or Acrylics

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Watercolor

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mixed Media

Class 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sculpture

Department O Photography

Section 1 Adult - Color

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . People

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Places

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Things

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Animals

Section 2 Adult – Black and White

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . People

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Places

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Things

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Animals

Section 3 Youth – Color, 7 th – 12 th Grade

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . People

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Places

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Things

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Animals

Section 4 Youth – Black and White

7 th – 12 th Grade

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . People

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Places

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Things

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Animals

Section 5 Child – Color, 1 st – 6 th Grade

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . People

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Places

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Things

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Animals

Section 6 Child – Black and White

1 st – 6 th Grade

Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . People

Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Places

Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Things

Class 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Animals

West Virginia High School

& Wrangler Division Association

Open Rodeo

Presented at the 2011 Mercer County Fair

August 5 & 7, 2011

7:00 P.M.

Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Goat Tying, Break-

Away Roping, Chute Doggin’, Calf Roping, Team

Roping, Steer Wrestling, Saddle Bronc Riding,

Bareback Riding, Bull Riding & Mutton Bustin’ !!!

$300 added each night to Bull Riding

$200 added each night to Barrel Racing

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For those interested in participating in either or

Both nights, must call into:

Mindy McCormick at 304-645-2618

On July 27, Between 7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.

2011 Events Include

Antique Tractor, Engine, and Equipment Show

Antique Tractor Pull

BBQ Cookoff

Bouncer Fun for all ages

Colt problem Solving Clinic

First Responder Competition

Hee Haw Show

Music

(Contemporary & Bluegrass)

Pet Show

Remote Control Air Craft

Short Clincs/Demos

(Scrapbooking, Canning, Gardening, etc)

Steam Engine Display

Tri-Log-Y

WVHSRA Open Rodeo

See: www.fairofmercercounty.com

Email to: info@fairofmercercounty.com