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