2011 4H & Youth - Division II

  

Division II

Section YF – Arts and Crafts

AWARDS:  1st-$3     2nd-$2              3rd-$1

(NO broken glass or hazardous materials are to be used at any time)


1.    Jewelry, handmade

2.    Leather work

3.    Painting, salt

4.    Painting, sand

5.    Shell Craft

6.    Shark Teeth Craft (mounted on art paper)

7.    Mosaic

8.    Painted Article – Wood

9.    Painted Article – Cloth

10. Painted Article – Metal

11. Painted Article – Plastic

12. Painted Article – Other

13. Yarn craft

14. Rock Craft

15. Paper Craft Article

16. Bottle Craft

17. Cornhusk Craft/Corn Cob

18. Bead Craft Item

19. Wax Candle, homemade

20. Seed Craft

21. Decoupage

22. Craft Sticks

23. Plastic Craft (No Construction blocks) i.e., Lego’s

24. Toys (Homemade - not sewn/no construction blocks)

25. String Art - Kit

26. String Art – Original Design

27. Holiday Ornaments

28. Holiday Table Decorations

29. Holiday Wall Decorations

30. Quilling

31. Felt/Ribbon/Fabric Craft (not sewn)

32. Bread Dough Craft/Clay Craft/Fimo/Sculpey

33. Collage

34. Styrofoam/Art Foam Craft

35. Magnets

36. Chenille/Pipe Cleaners Craft

37. Twine/Rope

38. Wreath-Homemade

39. Wreath made with Tree Materials (pine cones, bark, etc.)

40. Handmade Basket

41. Tie Dying

42. Sequin/Rhinestone Decorated Article

43. Mask (Homemade)

44. Gift Wrap (Homemade)

45. Sun Catcher

46. Plaster Craft

47. Button Craft

48. Scrapbook with Contents

49. Stepping Stone

50. Craft made from recycled materials

51. Other, not ;listed


 

No Purchased toy blocks will be accepted, such as Lego’s, Construction, Lincoln Logs, Ticker Toys, Erector Sets, etc.

 

Section YG – Home Furnishings

AWARDS:             1st-$3               2nd-$2              3rd-$1


1.    Crocheted Doilie

2.    Crocheted Center Piece

3.    Crocheted Afghan 30” x 45” or larger

4.    Crocheted Clothing Items

5.    Crocheted Pot Holders (2)

6.    Other Crocheted Article not Listed

7.    Woven Placemats (2)

8.    Woven Pot Holders (2)

9.    Other Woven Article not listed

10. Embroidery, Not crewel, original design

11. Embroidery, Not crewel, stamped design

12. Embroidery Crewel, original design

13. Embroidery Crewel, stamped design

14. Liquid Embroidery

15. Counted Cross stitch, Item

16. Cross Stitch home furnishing Item

17. Candle wicking, item

18. Other Embroidery Article not listed

19. Other Cross Stitch

20. Needlepoint  Original Design

21. Needlepoint Stamped Design

22. Needlepoint Charted Design

23. Plastic Canvas – Kit

24. Plastic Canvas – Original

25. Quilt

26. Quilted Pillow

27. Other Quilted Article not listed

28. Knitted Small Article (hat, gloves, socks, scarf)

29. Knitted Sweater or Vest

30. Knitted Afghan

31. Other Knitted Article not listed

32. Stenciled Article – Wood

33. Stenciled Cloth Home Accessory (i.e. napkins, towels, placemats, dresser scarves)

34. Stenciled Clothing Item

35. Other Stenciled Article not listed

36. Latch Hook Item

37. Braided Item

38. Macrame Item

39. Pressed Flower

40. Bulletin Board - Homemade

41. Bulletin Board – Decorated

42. Sewing Box with contents

43. Decorated, baskets or lids

44. Scrapbook (Homemade/Decorated)

45. Wreath (Premade, Decorated)

46. Other Miscellaneous item not listed


 

No Purchased toy blocks will be accepted, such as Lego’s, Construction, Lincoln Logs, Ticker Toys, Erector Sets, etc.

 

Section YH –Household Arts

AWARDS:         1st-$3               2nd-$2              3rd-$1


1.    Woodworking Refinished/Restored Article

2.    Woodworking Bird House

3.    Woodworking Bird Feeder

4.    Woodworking Book Ends/Rack

5.    Woodworking Foot Stool

6.    Woodworking Tool/Tack Box

7.    Woodworking Toy/Game

8.    Woodworking Kitchen Item (not butcher block)

9.    Woodworking Butcher Block Item

10. Woodworking Article made from kit or pre-cut parts

11. Woodworking Wall Shelf

12. Wood Burning Item

13. Wood Carved Item

14. Other Woodworking (not listed)

15. Electrified Article

16. Metal Work Article

17. Plexiglas Article

18. Small Engines

19. Battery Operated Item

20. Combined Media

21. Wind Chimes

22. Picture Frame

23. Decorated Picture Frame

24. Item made from recycled materials

25. Other, not listed


 

No Purchased toy blocks will be accepted, such as Lego’s, Construction, Lincoln Logs, Ticker Toys, Erector Sets, etc.

 

Section YI – Ceramics (Fired Items Only)

AWARDS:         1st-$3               2nd-$2              3rd-$1

GLAZES


1.    Glaze Only

2.    Glaze with antiquing

3.    Glaze combination

4.    Glaze textured

5.    Glazed with underglaze

6.    Glaze crystal or jewel type

7.    Glaze, air brush


 

UNDERGLAZE


8.    Underglaze, only

9.    Underglaze, polished

10. Underglaze, sponge

11. Underglaze, free brush design

12. Underglaze, air brushing

13. Underglaze, sgraffito

14. Underglaze, antiquing

15. Underglaze, textured


 

STAINS


16. Stain, opaque only

17. Stain, antiquing

18. Stain, metallic’s

19. Stain, simulated wood

20. Stain, free brush

21. Stain, textured

22. Stains, dry brushing

23. Stains, translucent

24. Stains, air brushings

25. Glitter


 

OTHER


26. Overglaze, decals

27. Overglaze, luster and Metallic’s

28. China painting & China tint

29. Clay lifting

30. Stoneware

31. Porcelain

32. Glass, Decals, & Metallic’s

33. Pottery, hand built

34. Pottery, thrown

35. Pottery, Potter’s wheel

36. Other-Ceramic


 

 

Section YJ – Fine Arts (Paintings & Drawings)

ALL WORK MUST BE MOUNTED ON STABLE BACKGROUND (POSTERBOARD) OR FRAMED ORIGINAL WORK ONLY.  PLEASE LABEL TOP AND BOTTOM ON BACK OF ARTWORK.

 

AWARDS:         1st-$3               2nd-$2              3rd-$1

Entries are limited to original paintings and drawings in all media. Three-dimensional art is not allowed. All exhibits must be framed and/or matted (except Scratch Art) and ready to  exhibit prior to arrival. All fine art work, should be protected to prevent smudging. Items should be no larger than 24” x 36”. Unbreakable covering is required for safety reasons. 


1.    Oil Painting

2.    Acrylic Painting

3.    Watercolor Painting

4.    Pastels

5.    Charcoal drawing

6.    Black and White pencil-line drawing

7.    Black and White pencil drawing

8.    Colored pencil drawing

9.    Crayon drawing

10. Printmaking (block printing, must include block in a plastic bag)

11. Pen & Ink drawing

12. Scratch Art

13. Marker drawing

14. Mixed Media – 2 or more media used

15. Art for advertising purposes

16. Silk Screen

17. Batik

18. Any Other not listed


 

Section YK – Photography

All photos must be at least 4”x6” but not larger than 11” x14”, except sequence/story classes. Photos in the sequence/story classes should be no larger than  4”x7”. All photos must be mounted on matte board or poster board using spray adhesive, or other permanent mounting medium. Photos should not be framed. Photos may be mounted horizontally or vertically. Photos must have been taken by the Exhibitor (Exhibitor may not be in picture). Photos may be color or Black & White except for Class 11.

The following information must be printed in the upper left corner of the back of the mount: Exhibitor’s Number, Age, and  County. The following information must be printed on the lower right corner of the back of the mount: date picture was taken, Type of camera, & Type of film used, if applicable

AWARDS:         1st-$3               2nd-$2              3rd-$1


1.    Building

2.    Landscape/Seascape

3.    Flowers or Plants

4.    People – individual

5.    People – Two or more

6.    Animals, Birds or Insects

7.    Picture Calvert County – a photo capturing “The Spirit of Calvert County”

8.    Sequence of two to four related pictures matted on one board

9.    Photo Story – 4-6 pictures telling a story mounted on one board; exhibit size not to exceed18”x24” or 8”x36”, if mounted horizontally.

10. Experimental Photography – pinhole camera, photogram’s, special effects

11. Black & White photo any subject

12. Digitally altered image – attach copy of original picture to back of mount and label as “original”

13. Any Other not listed

 

 

Section YL – Sewing

All entries must be sewn completely by exhibitor

 

AWARDS:         1st-$3               2nd-$2              3rd-$1


1.    Hanger Cover

2.    Pillow – 4” to 8”

3.    Pillow – Over 8”

4.    Apron

5.    Tote Bag

6.    Doll Clothes

7.    Scarf

8.    Needle Book

9.    Pin Cushion

10. Toy – Stamped Materials

11. Toy – Original Design

12. Draft Stopper

13. Placemats (2)

14. Napkin (4)

15. Belt

16. Table Runner

17. Purse

18. Wallet

19. Change Purse

20. Cosmetic Bag

21. Other sewn item, not listed


 

 

Garments

AWARDS:    1st-$3          2nd-$2                   3rd-$1

Pattern instruction sheet should be attached to garment by placing in plastic zip lock bag.


22. Blouse – Shirt (any fabric)

23. Blouse –Pullover tunic top (any fabric)

24. T-shirt

25. Halter Top

26. Beach Jacket or Robe

27. Lounging Outfit

28. Pajamas or Nightgown

29. Blazer or Jacket, unlined

30. Dress, Street length

31. Dress, Two piece (any fabric)

32. Dress, Floor length, Evening (any fabric)

33. Dress, Long (any fabric)

34. Dress, Other

35. Jumper

36. Skirt – Zipper

37. Skirt – Wrap around or elastic waist

38. Jumpsuit

39. Pants – Zipper

40. Pants – Elastic waist

41. Shorts – Zipper

42. Shorts – Elastic waist

43. Shorts and Blouse Combination (any fabric)

44. Bathing suit –one or two piece

45. Bathrobe

46. Costume

47. Apron

48. Vest

49. Reversible Item

50.  Other sewn garment, not listed

 


 

Suit

AWARDS:    1st-$4          2nd-$3                   3rd-$2

51. Lined; (two or more pieces) – matching and coordinating jacket with skirt and/or pants and/or blouse

52. Unlined; (two or more pieces) – matching and coordinating jacket with skirt and/or pants and/or blouse

 

Section YM – Individual Educational Exhibit

AWARDS:         1st-$4               2nd-$3              3rd-$2

 

A .POSTERS

Poster must be designed on or affixed to standard poster board 14” x 22”. Poster may use any Medium, water color, ink, crayon, acrylic, Chacoal, oils, or collage. Posters may not be three dimensional.

Copyrighted material, such as cartoon or comic figures, cannot be used

All 4-H blue ribbon posters may be submitted for the state Fair Competition.

 Please write Exhibitor Number, County, Age, and Poster Name on back of poster.

 


1.    Nutrition or Healthy Lifestyle

2.    National 4-H Theme

3.    4-H Project Poster (i.e., bicycle, marksmanship, safety, health, etc.

4.    Agriculture Theme

5.    Calvert County Features and/or History

6.    History

7.    Health


 

B.  SCIENCE EXHIBIT

8.    Exhibit displaying science related experiment project. Must use standard scientific method.

 

C.  COLLECTIONS

All collections must be mounted and neatly secured. All specimens should be properly identified. In order to enjoy more fully the true benefit of a hobby or exhibit, most collections are enlarged each year by the addition of new items or specimens. Basic collections that have been exhibited before but have been altered by the addition of new materials, new mounting, or display cases, can be entered as such collections are not considered the same entry exhibited previously. An addition of 7 new specimens is given as a minimum number adding to collection each year. These new additions and other alterations must be stated on a 4”x 6” index card, attached to exhibit tag.

·        Some type of clear plastic should cover collection

·        Items must have been collected by the exhibitor, not purchased as a collection

·        No bean bag type of collections will be accepted (this includes “Beanie Babies”)

·        Exhibits 1 through 8 must be mounted in display box, with clear top, size not to exceed 24’x24’

·        Exhibits 9 through 14 must be in a notebook or mounted on a display board or box.

 


1.    Insects (15 or more different samples)

2.     Shells (15 or more different samples)

3.    Sharks teeth (15 or more different samples)

4.    Rocks (15 or more different samples)

5.    Stamps (15 or more different samples)

6.    Leaves and Bark (15 or more different samples)

7.    Coins (15 or more different samples)

8.    Planets (15 or more different samples)

9.    Baseball Cards (25 or more different samples)

10. Football Cards (25 or more different samples)

11. Basketball Cards (25 or more different samples)

12. Other Sport Cards (25 or more different samples)

13. Cards, not sports (25 or more different samples)

14. Trading Pins (15 or more different samples)

15. Other – a collection not listed above (15 or more)


 

PLEASE NOTE: Through the utmost care and protection is taken, neither the Calvert County Fair, Inc. nor the national 4-H organization are responsible for the safety of any exhibit(s). There are no individual Lockers available for any exhibit(s).

 

D..  BABYSITTER’S KIT

1.    A kit containing 5 items or more

 

F. OTHER EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT NOT LISTED

   1. Other educational exhibit not listed

 

Section YN –Baked Goods

AWARDS: 1st -$3              2nd -$2             3rd - $1

Exhibitors must enter the exact number of items indicated in the parentheses in the class descriptions.  All food entries must be accompanied by a 3"x5" Recipe Card.  The Recipe Card should include a list of ingredients, the amounts, and procedures for preparing product.  Recipe Cards may be printed or typed.  Exhibits without recipe cards will be DISQUALIFIED.  Commercial frosting is not allowed.  The frosting recipe should be included on the Recipe Card.  Cake mixes are not allowed, except in the Create-a-Cake class. Since refrigeration is not available, cream cheese, yogurt, whipping cream, etc. may not be used in fillings or icings.  Eggs in all products MUST be cooked.  The fair is not responsible for personal containers.   Exhibits will be disposed of when they are no longer visually appealing.  All food exhibits, excluding gift baskets/boxes will be disposed of by Fair staff.  

Healthy Choices Classes are baked items where ingredients have been eliminated, reduced or substituted so people with dietary restrictions may enjoy them.  Substitutions must be specific.  Include an explanation of changes made to the recipe and what needs will be met by these changes.  Judges will evaluate the item for its quality, taste and effectiveness in meeting a special dietary need.

QUICK BREADS


1.    Baking Powder Biscuits – rolled (4)

2.    Muffins- Corn, (4)

3.    Muffins- Plain, (4)

4.    Muffins- Other, identify, no liners(4)

5.    Corn Bread,  

6.    Coffee Cake – Cinnamon

7.    Coffee Cake- Fruit, identify type

8.    Gingerbread  

9.    Fruit/Fruit & Nut Bread-identify  

10. Vegetable/Veg. & Nut Bread-identify  

11. Cheese Bread  

12. Muffins, Whole Grain, (4)

13. Whole Grain, Loaf quick bread-identify

14. Other Quick Bread Loaf-identify

15. Healthy Choice Class-identify


 

YEAST BREADS

Do not use prepared mix or mini loaves


16. Rolls-Plain, White (4)

17. Rolls-Whole Wheat (4)

18. Rolls-Other (4)

19. Loaf-Plain, White  

20. Loaf-Whole Wheat  

21. Loaf-Other –identify  

22. Coffee Ring-Whole Product

23. Loaf-Whole Wheat, made from bread machine (whole loaf)

24. Loaf-Other-indentify, made from bread machine (whole loaf)

25. Loaf-Challah  

26. Loaf-Oatmeal  

27. Loaf-Sourdough  


 

COOKIES


28. Brownies with nuts-chewy (4)

29. Brownies with nuts-cake like (4)

30. Brownies without nuts-chewy (4)

31. Brownies without nuts-cake like (4)

32. Peanut Butter Cookies (4)

33. Refrigerator Cookies – sliced and baked

34. Rolled Cookies (4)

35. Snickerdoodles (4)

36. Bar-Cookies-not brownies-2x2 square (4)

37. Molded /Shaped Cookies-by hand (4)

38. Fancy Cookies filled, iced, etc. (4)

39. Pressed Cookies – through a gun or mold (4)

40. l Drop Cookies (4)

41. Healthy Choice Class (4)


 

CAKES


42. Angel Food Cake, no icing

43. Sponge Cake, no icing

44. Pound Cake, no icing or layers

45. Spice Cake-icing, 2 layers

46. Yellow Cake-icing, 2 layers

47. Chocolate Cake-icing, 2 layers

48. White Cake-icing, 2 layers

49. Cup cakes-yellow, no icing (4)

50. Cup Cakes-Chocolate, no icing (4)

51. “Create-a-Cake – boxed cake mix with additions, include recipe

52. Cup Cakes-yellow, with icing, (4)

53. Cup Cakes-Chocolate, with icing, (4)

54. Create-a-Cup Cake – boxed mix with additions, include recipe

55. Healthy Choice Class  


 

PIES


56. Apple (no canned or frozen)

57. Berry (no canned or frozen)

58. Cherry (no canned or frozen)

59. Best Pastry Shell – no filling

60. Other Pies – no cream filling

61. Tart – (any kind, 2 to a plate)

62. Fruit Dumpi


 

CANDY (6 pieces to a plate)


63. Butter Creams

64. Caramels

65. Cooked Fondant Candy

66. Fruit Bars

67. Chocolate Fudge

68. Mints

69. Nut Briddle

70. Sea foam or Divinity

71. Taffy

72. Candy, any variety, microwave

73.   Other, not listed


 

SNACK FOODS


74. Cereal based snack (2 cups or 2 bars)

75. Dried Fruit Mix

76. Nut Mix

77. Other, not listed


 

Section YO – Packed Lunch

AWARDS: 1st -$3            2nd -$2           3rd - $1

1.    A lunch box or bag packed, using actual food. Print the menu plainly on a 3”x5” card and place loosely inside.  Food will be removed from display if spoilage occurs. Must choose food from 4 food groups using USDA “My Pyramid” as a guide.

 
 
Section YP –Food Preservation

Canned goods in all categories may be opened to test for flavor and quality. Leave rims/rings on jars, do not use fabric covers. 

Use only standard canning jars.

 
VEGETABLES


AWARDS: 1st-$3  2nd-$2  3rd-$1

 


1. Beets (sliced or diced)
2. Beets (whole)
3. Carrots (sliced or diced)
4. Carrots (whole)
5. Corn, cream style
6. Corn, whole kernel
7. Corn and Tomatoes
8. Kale
9. Lima Beans
10. Mixed Vegetables 

11. Peas
12. Pimentos or Peppers (red or green)

13. Sauerkraut
14. Spinach

15. Summer Squash

16. Succotash
17. Sweet Potatoes
18. Tomatoes 

19. Tomatoes (whole, in juice)
20. Tomato Juice
21. Soup Mixture
22. String Beans (green) frenched
23. Sting Beans (green)
24. String Beans (wax)
25. Pumpkin
26. Squash
27. Other 


 

FRUITS

 

AWARDS: 1st-$3  2nd-$2  3rd-$1

 


28. Apples, sliced
29. Apple Juice
30. Applesauce
31. Blackberry Juice
32. Blackberries, Whole
33. Cherries, Pitted
34. Cherries, Whole 

35. Grape Juice
36. Peaches (halves) white
37. Peaches (halves) yellow
38. Peaches (sliced) white
39. Peaches (sliced) yellow
40. Pears (halves) 

41. Pears (sliced)

42. Plums
43. Raspberries

44. Blueberries
45. Other Juices

46. Other Fruit 


 

MEATS

AWARDS: 1st-$3  2nd-$2  3rd-$1


47. Any canned meat 

 

SPECIAL GROUP DISPLAYS


AWARDS: 1st-$3  2nd-$2  3rd-$1

 

All jars must be the same size and have same lids. The display will be judged on quality of products. Menu must be printed on white 3" X 5" card. 

 


48. 3 jars of canned vegetables (3 different kinds)
49. 3 jars of canned fruits (3 different kinds)
50. 3 jars of canned pickles (3 different kinds) 

51. 3 jars of jelly (3 different kinds)
52. Emergency Menu, with meal of 4 jars (must include a meat) 

 


 

 

JAMS & BUTTERS



AWARDS: 1st-$3  2nd-$2  3rd-$1

 

Jams are usually made of one fruit, crushed or jammed together into a mass of an even, soft consistency thick enough to spread easily or be divided into portions.  Juices are not separated from fruits and are of a jelly-like consistency.  

  

Fruit Butters are smooth, even, fine-grained mixture of medium soft consistency, without seeds or small pieces of fruit and with no evidence of juice as a separated liquid. 

 


53. Apple Butter

54. Peach Butter
55. Pear Butter
56. Plum Butter 

57. Blackberry Jam
58. Grape Jam
59. Peach Jam
60. Pear Jam 

61. Plum Jam
62. Raspberry Jam
63. Strawberry Jam
64. Other 


 

PRESERVES

 

AWARDS: 1st-$3  2nd-$2  3rd-$1


Preserves are usually made of one fruit, but more than one may be used.  The fruit, whole or in large pieces is cooked in a syrup until clear and transparent, tender, firm, crisp and well plumped.  Juice is a thick syrup consistency completely surrounding the fruit. Standard jars with lids should be used.

 


65. Apple

66. Blackberry

67. Cherry

68. Damson

69. Grape

70. Peach

71. Pear

72. Plum

73. Raspberry

74. Strawberry

75. Tomato

76. Watermelon

77. Other


  



JELLIES

 

AWARDS: 1st-$3  2nd-$2  3rd-$1


A good jelly made of fruit juice is clear, sparkling, free from crystals or sediment, has tender texture and natural color and flavor of fresh fruit.  When turned from glass, it is firm enough to hold its shape, but quivers, and is tender enough to cut or break easily, leaving a clean, clear, sharp cleavage.  Standard jars with lids should be used. 

 


78. Apple
79. Crab Apple
80. Blackberry
81. Cherry 

82. Grape
83. Mint
84. Plum 

85. Raspberry
86. Strawberry
87. Other


 

PICKLES, CATSUP AND SAUCES

 

AWARDS: 1st-$3  2nd-$2  3rd-$1

 


88. Beets
89. Bread and Butter
90. Chowchow
91. Cucumber (dill)

92. Cucumber (sour)

93. Cucumber (sweet)

94. Green Tomato

95. Mustard (mixed)

96. Sliced Cucumber Pickle
97. Watermelon Rind
98. Zucchini Pickle
99. Pepper Relish

100. Chili Sauce or Chutney

101. Tomato Catsup or Paste

102. Spiced Crab Apple
103. Spiced Peach
104. Spiced Pear
105. Spaghetti Sauce
106. Corn Relish
107. Other


 

DRIED FOODS

AWARDS: 1st-$3  2nd-$2  3rd-$1

                                                               

DRIED FOODS CLASSES – Drying foods is a method of preserving.  Moisture is removed from fruits/vegetables to preserve them for later use.  Food must be dried enough to inhibit all bacteria, molds and enzymes.  Dried fruits and vegetables are clean, flavorful, have characteristic color, and are brittle (vegetables) or leathery (fruits).  Use clear plastic or glass air tight containers.  Label All Products With Product Name, Drying Methods and Length of Time of Drying.

 


108.  Fruit Leather

109.  Dried Fruit

110.  Dried Vegetables

111.  Jerky

112.  Herbs


 

Section YQ - Garden Products


AWARDS:         1st-$5      2nd-$3      3rd-$2

 


1. Largest and most varied collection from home, garden, the products grown by the exhibitor, not less than 10 kinds, display in basket, tray, or other item
2. Beans, large lima (6 pods)
3. Beans, string, green 10
4. Beans, string, wax 10
5. Beets, red, 6
6. Cabbage, red, 1
7. Cabbage, white, 1
8. Carrots, 6
9. Citron, 6
10. Corn, popcorn, 6 ears
11. Cucumbers, 3
12. Collard  greens

13. Watercress
14. Rape
15. Eggplant (2)

16. Gourds, ornamental (tray 10-20)

17. Gourds, birdhouse, 1

18. Gourds, gooseneck, 1

19. Gourds, loofa, 1

20. Kale, 6 leaves
21. Okra, 6
22. Onions, red, 6
23. Onions, white, 6
24. Onions, yellow, 6
25. Ornamental Corn, 6
26. Parsley, fresh 1 bunch,6 sprigs
27. Parsley, dried
28. Peppers, green, 3
29. Peppers, red, sweet, 3
30. Peppers, red, hot, 3
31. Potatoes, red, 6
32. Potatoes, white, 6
33. Potatoes, russet, 6
34. Pumpkin, sugar
35. Pumpkin, largest by weight

36. Radishes, 6
37. Sweet Potatoes, red, 3
38. Sweet Potatoes, white, 3
39. Sweet Potatoes, yellow, 3

40. Sage, fresh, 2 branches 
41. Squash, yellow, 2
42. Squash, acorn, 2
43. Squash, patty pan 2
44. Squash, butternut 2
45. Squash, zucchini, 2
46. Sunflower, 1
47. Sunflower Seeds, dried, ½ pint
48. Tomatoes, green, 6
49. Tomatoes, red, 6
50. Tomatoes, yellow, 6
51. Tomatoes, cherry, red, 10
52. Tomatoes, cherry, yellow,10
53. Turnips, 6

54. Turnip greens, 6 leaves 
55. Watermelon, Ice Box(round)
56. Watermelon, large
57. Watermelon by weight
58. Other


 

Section YR - Orchard Product


AWARDS: 1st-$3  2nd-$2  3rd-$1


APPLES

 


1. Winesaps, 5 to a plate
2. Stayman Winesaps, 5 to a plate

3. Red Delicious, 5 to a plate
4. Yellow Delicious, 5 to a plate

5. Any other variety, 5 to a plate



PEARS




6. Kieffer, 5 to a plate

7. Any other variety, 5 to a plate



NUTS

 


8. Chestnuts, 10 or more
9. Peanuts, 10 or more

10. English Walnuts, 10 or more

11. Black Walnuts, 10 or more

12. Pecans, 10 or more

13. Other, 10 or more 


 


Section YS - Eggs and Cured Meats


No Refrigeration Available
AWARDS: 1st-$3  2nd-$2  3rd-$1

 


1. 1 dozen, chicken eggs, white

2. 1 dozen, chicken eggs, brown

3. 1 dozen, eggs, any other

4. Cured Ham

5. Cured Bacon

6. Other Cured Meat


 

 

 Section YT - Honey and Beeswax Exhibit

 

 General Rules 

  • All honey and beeswax must be the property of the exhibitor and must have been produced by him within a 15 month period prior to entry 
  • All honey exhibited must have been gathered and ripened in a natural way by honeybees. 
  • No exhibitor’s name or label will be allowed on any entry. 
  • Only one entry will be allowed in each class from any household, partnership or beekeeping establishment. 
  • Competent judging will be provided. Judges may withhold prizes for insufficient merit and remove from public view any entry or part thereof which, in his opinion, discredits the exhibition. 
  • The Chairman and/or Judge will determine the color class of extracted honey 
  • Any exhibitor who wishes information as to how his entry was placed by the judges can receive this information by consulting the chairman of the honey exhibits. 
  • A copy of the Standards for Honey Judging in Maryland will be available upon request

AWARDS: 1st-$7  2nd-$6  3rd-$5  4th-$4  5th-$3

 


1. White extracted honey (in 1-lb. Queenline jars)
2. Dark extracted honey (in 1-lb. Queenline jars)
3. Amber extracted honey (in 1-lb. Queenline jars)
4. Chunk honey (1-lb. Minimum widemouth jar)
5. Section comb honey, square box cabana
6. Section round comb
7. Cut comb honey in plastic box

8. Full depth or half depth frame of honey incased in glass
9. Artistic any molded beeswax (1-lb. minimum)
10. Molded beeswax candles (2 candles)
11. Hand dipped beeswax candles (2 candles)
12. Rolled beeswax candles (2 candles)
13. Block of beeswax (1-lb. minimum)
14. Beekeeper’s Educational Display


 

 

Section YU - Grains/Hay

OPEN TO FIVE SOUTHERN MARYLAND COUNTIES
Hay must be exhibited as slice of bale not less that 5 lbs., securely tied with twine.


AWARDS: 1st-$6  2nd-$5  3rd-$4  4th-$3  5th-$2  6th - $1

 


1. Best Ten Ears, White Corn

2. Best Ten Ears, Yellow Corn
3. Best Ten Ears, any other variety


 

AWARDS: 1st-$6  2nd-$5  3rd-$4

                                                 


Quart Jar of SMALL GRAIN

4. Rye

5. Wheat
6. Soybean

7. Corn, shelled
8. Millet
9. Oats
10. Barley

11. Other (not listed)

 

Bundle of Hay
12. Alfalfa
13. Timothy
14. Clover
15. Lespedeza
16. Combination of 2 of the above
17. Combination of 3 of the above
18. Other (not listed)

 

 

Section YV - Tobacco

 

BEST SAMPLE OF TOBACCO

 

AWARDS: 1st-$20  2nd-$15  3rd-$12  4th-$10  5th-$8  6th-$6  7th-$5  8th-$4  9th-$3  10th-$2

 

·         A sample tobacco for Juniors must be three bundles. The leaves must not be ironed, but spread one upon another. Each bun-dle must have 12 leaves, the wrapper to make the 13th leaf and to be of similar quality.

 

Class 1.  Best Sample Current Year – Tobacco – MD Type 32

Class 2.  Best Sample Current Year – Tobacco – Burley Type 

 

BEST STICK OF TOBACCO

 

AWARDS:  1st-$8  2nd-$7  3rd-$6  4th-$5  5th-$4  6th-$3  7th-$2  8th-$1

 

Class3.   Stick of current year tobacco

Class 4.  Stick of previous year tobacco

 

 

 

Section YW - Fleece

  

AWARDS: 1st-$6  2nd-$5  3rd-$4


Eligibility - Any producer may enter one fleece per breed, provided he owned the sheep at time of shearing.

  • Fleeces must have shorn in current year. 
  • Fleece must be tied with paper twine. 
  • A yearling fleece may be 16 months 
  • Fleeces entered by breed should be shorn from a sheep clearly representative of that breed. A commercial fleece may be from any sheep.
  • In case of controversy, the decision of the department superintendent and the judge shall be final.

Preparation - Fleece should be rolled properly - flesh side out and tied with paper twine, in such a way as to allow adequate handling,
yet not affect the character or attractiveness. Each fleece must be tagged with the following: Name and address of exhibitor, breed,
sex, number of month’s growth.

1. Purebred - medium wool
     a. Cheviot, Corriedale, Dorset, Montadale
2. Purebred - medium wool

a. Hamshire, Shorpshire, Southdown, Suffolk
3. Commercial (white) which may include wool from long wool purebreds which are not shown at State Fair.
4. Colored - medium wool (48-60). If fine wool fleeces were entered, they would be put in this class.
5. Colored - long wool (36-48). If coarse wool fleeces were entered, they would be put in this class.

 

Section YX - Handspun Wool


Rules and Regulations for Handspun 

  • Entries must be submitted in the name of the spinner and spun within the last year or in the case of handspun articles, completed since last years fair. 
  • Skeins should be at least 2 oz. In weight (exceptions stated) have a circumference of 1 ´ to 2 yards, and be tied in at least three places. They should also be washed and blocked. 
  • Articles made from handspun yarns must be constructed by the spinner, be made entirely of yarn spun by that person. 
  • Identify all fibers and breeds when possible.

 

 

SKEINS

AWARDS: 1ST -$4     2ND -$3     3RD -$2

 


1. Wool, singles, white
2. Wool, plied yarn, white
3. Wool, singles, natural color
4. Wool, plied yarn, natural color
5. Skein, dyed by spinner, any fibers,natural dyes
6. Skein, dyed by spinner, any fibers, chemical dyes

7. Skein, commercially dyed, any fibers
8. Cotton , singles or plied (over 1 oz.)
9. Linen, singles or plied (over 1 oz.)
10. Angora, singles or plied
11. Mohair, singles or plied
12. Silk any type, singles or plied (1 oz.)

13. Luxury fiber ( alpaca, camel, etc.) singles or plied
14. Mixture of fibers, singles or plied
15. Novelty yarn, any fibers
16. Novice spinner (spinning 1 year or less)
17. Miscellaneous skein


 

Section YX - HANDSPUN ARTICLES

 

AWARDS:         1ST - $6            2ND-$5              3RD - $4

 


18. Small crocheted item
19. Large crocheted item

20. Small woven item
21. Large woven item

22. Small knitted item
23. Large knitted item (Except sweaters)

24. Knitted sleeveless sweater
25. Knitted cardigan sweater
26. Knitted pullover sweater, stockinette stitch
27. Knitted pullover sweater, stitched pattern (aran, gansey, etc.)
28. Knitted pullover sweater, colored Pattern, (i.e., fair asle)

29. Novice spinners, finished article
30. Handspun machine knit article
31. Felted item
32. Child’s sweater - plain
33. Child’s sweater - pattern


 

BASIS FOR JUDGING HANDSPUN SKEINS AND ARTICLES: Control consistency of technique, and aesthetic and tactile appeal.

 

 

Section YY - Horticulture

Please supply your own inexpensive vase of suitable size. Only one stem per container permitted unless otherwise specified. All entries must be clean and well groomed (remove dirt, pests, and damaged foliage.) Cut specimens shall have no foliage below water line. Entries must be labeled correctly.

AWARDS: 1st - $3    2nd - $2            3rd - $1

Roses

1.   Hybrid Tea (one bloom)


a.    Red

b.    Pink

c.    White

d.    Yellow

e.    Orange

f.     Bi-color

g.    Any Other Color


2.   Floribunda (one spray – 3 or more blooms)


a.    Red

b.    Pink

c.    White

d.    Yellow

e.    Orange

f.     Bi-color

g.    Any Other Color


3.   Miniature Rose ( one spray – 3 or more blooms)


a.    Red

b.    Pink

c.    White

d.    Yellow

e.    Orange

f.     Bi-color

g.    Any Other Color


4.   Any Other Rose

 

Bulbs and Tubers

5.   Caladium Leaf (one leaf)

6.   Cannas (one spike)

7.   Dahlia, over 4” in diameter (one bloom)


a.    Red

b.    Pink

c.    White

d.    Yellow

e.    Purple

f.     Bi-color

g.    Ball

h.    Any Other Color


8.   Dahlia, under 4” in diameter (one bloom)


a.    Red

b.    Pink

c.    White

d.    Yellow

e.    Purple

f.     Bi-color

g.    Ball

h.    Any Other Color


9.   Any Other Bulb or Tuber

 

Annuals

10.        Agreatum (one spike)

11.        Celosia, crested (one spike)


a.   Red

b.   Rose

c.    Any Other Color


12.        Celosia, plume feathered (one spike)


a.   Red

b.   Rose

c.    Any Other Color


13.        Chrysanthemum


a.   Over 2” flower, one bloom

b.   Over 2” flower, one spray


14.        Coleus (one stem)

15.        Cosmos (one bloom)


a.    Red

b.    Pink

c.    Purple

d.    White

e.    Any Other Color



16.        Dusty Miller

17.        Impatients (one spray)


a.    Red

b.    Pink

c.    Purple

d.    Yellow

e.    White

f.     Bi-color

g.    Double Flowered

h.    Any Other Color


18.        Marigolds, large  flowered, 2 ½” and over in diameter (one bloom)


a.    Orange

b.    Yellow

c.    Gold

d.    Any Other Color


19.        Marigolds, small flowered, under 2 ½” in diameter (one spray)


a.    Orange

b.    Yellow

c.    Gold

d.    Bi-color

e.    Any Other Color


20.        Salvia (one bloom)


a.    Red

b.    Any other Color


21.        Vinca, (one spray)


a.   Pink

b.   Purple

c.    White

d.   Any Other Color


22.        Zinna, over 4” in diameter (one bloom)


a.   Red

b.   Pink

c.    Purple

d.   White

e.   Yellow

f.     Orange

g.   Any Other Color


23.        Zinna, 2”- 4” in diameter (one bloom)


a.   Red

b.   Pink

c.    Purple

d.   White

e.   Yellow

f.     Orange

g.   Any Other Color


24.        Zinna, dwarf ball under 2”in diameter (one bloom)


a.   Red

b.   Pink

c.    Purple

d.   White

e.   Yellow

f.     Orange

g.   Any Other Color


25.        Any Other Annual (one bloom or stem)

A maximum of three entries per exhibitor is allowed in this class.

 

Perennials

26.        Perennial (one spray)

27.        Baby’s Breath (one spray)

28.        Black-eyed Susan (one bloom)

29.        Coneflower (one bloom)

30.        Daisy (one bloom)

31.        Sedum (one bloom)

32.        Any Other Perennial (one bloom or  stem)

 

A maximum of three entries per exhibitor is allowed in this class.

 

33.        Pyracantha


a.   Orange

b.   Red


34.        Evergreen Tree or Shrub, named


a.   Broad Leaf

b.   Needle Leaf


35.        Other Tree or Shrub, named


a.   Flowering

b.   Berried


 

Herbs


36.        Cut Fresh Branch, named

37.        Dried Branch, named

38.        Container Grown (multiple plantings), different varieties permitted, named


 

Dried or Preserved Plant Materials


39.        Air-Dried, (one stem)

40.        Seed Pod or Head

41.        Potpourri

42.        Plant material preserved with glycerin, etc.

43.        Dried by Other Method (drying/preserving method to be named on entry tag)


 

 

Arrangements

44.        Arrangement


a.    Fresh Plant Materials

b.    Silk Materials

c.    Dried Plant Materials

d.    Fresh & Dried

e.    Silk & Dried


45.        Corsage


a.    Fresh Plant Materials

b.    Silk Materials

c.    Any combination, including dried


46.        Bouquet


a.    Fresh Plant Materials

b.    Silk Materials


47.        Creative Critter using Fruit and/or Vegetables

 

Container Grown Plants

All Container Grown Plants must have been grown by the exhibitor and must have been in the exhibitor’s possession for at least three months prior to the Fair.

All Flowering Plants must have flowers at the time of entry.

48.        African Violets


a.   Pink

b.   Lavender

c.    White

d.   Purple

e.   Bi-Color

f.     Any Other Color


49.        Begonia

50.        Cactus

51.        Geranium

52.        Hanging Plants (equipped for Hanging)


a.    Foliage

b.    Flowering

c.    Berried


53.        Any Other Stand Alone


 

a.    Foliage

54.        Dish Garden

b.    Flowering

 

a.    Berried

b.   At Least 3 Foliage Plants

c.    At Least 3 Cacti &/or Succulent


55.        Terrarium with cover/ or lid


 

PROPAGATION

Date started and method used must be listed, i.e., peat pots with the top soil or clay with vermiculite


56.        Stem

57.        Leaf

58.        Seed


 
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