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 August
14, 2007. Cake and pie entries will be accepted between 4:00
p.m. and
7:00 p.m. Friday, August
24, 2007.
THIS APPLIES TO CAKES AND PIES ONLY.
2. Each exhibitor will be limited to one (1) entry
in each class.
3. Cakes must be made from scratch.
4. Pie fillings must be made from scratch. Pie
crusts can be either from scratch or purchased.
5. Judging will be based on flavor, texture, and
appearance.
6. Items should be placed on cardboard or paper
plates and covered with cellophane or clear plastic
wrap.
7. Two (2) copies of the recipe must accompany each
entry. (Use 3 x 5 cards.)
8. All cake and pie entries become the property
of The Great Pocomoke Fair and will be kept in a refrigerated
display for auction on Saturday,
August 25, 2007 for the benefit of The Great Pocomoke Fair.
DIVISION A CAKES
Prizes awarded: First
Place: $20; Second Place:
$15; Third Place: $10
Champion: $15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1.
Chiffon
Cake
2.
Angel
Food Cake
3.
Chocolate
or Devils Food Cake
4.
Pound
Cake
5.
Spice
Cake
6.
Carrot
Cake
7.
Coffee
Cake
8.
Applesauce
Cake
9.
Coconut
Cake
10.
Sponge Cake
11.
Banana Cake
12.
Apple Cake
13.
Layer Cake Any Flavor
14.
Other
DIVISION B PIES
Prizes awarded: First
Place: $16; Second Place:
$11; Third Place: $6
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 August
14, 2007. Entries will be accepted between 5:00
p.m. and 9:00
p.m. Wednesday
August 22, 2007.
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
4:00 p.m. Saturday, August
25, 2007.
DIVISION D BREADS
Prizes awarded: First
Place: $16; Second Place:
$11; Third Place: $6
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 August
14, 2007. Entries will be accepted between 5:00
p.m. and 9:00
p.m. Wednesday
August 22, 2007.
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
4:00 p.m. Saturday, August
25, 2007.
DIVISION E FOOD PRESERVATION
Prizes awarded: First
Place: $6; Second Place:
$4; Third Place: $2
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, Lima
11.
Beans, Waxed
12.
Beans, 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 August
14, 2007. Entries will be accepted between 5:00
p.m. and 9:00
p.m. Wednesday
August 22, 2007.
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
4:00 p.m. Saturday, August
25, 2007.
DIVISION Y COOKIES
Prizes awarded: First
Place: $6; Second Place:
$4; Third Place: $2
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: First
Place: $6; Second Place:
$4; Third Place: $2
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 August
14, 2007. Entries will be accepted between 5:00
p.m. and 9:00
p.m. Wednesday
August 22, 2007.
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
4:00 p.m. Saturday, August
25, 2007.
Prizes awarded: First
Place: $6; Second Place:
$4; Third Place: $2
Champion: $15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1.
Christmas (fired twice)
2.
Christmas (fired once)
3.
Holiday (other than
Christmas)
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 August
14, 2007. Entries will be accepted between 5:00
p.m. and 9:00
p.m. Wednesday
August 22, 2007.
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.
Exhibitor must provide their own container of clear
glass (soda bottle acceptable) with appropriate size
to specimen.
5.
Specimens shall have no foliage below the water line.
6.
Specimens with evidence of insect damage or disease
will not be accepted for competition.
7.
Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon
only if judged worthy.
8. Entries and ribbons cannot be picked up until after
4:00 p.m. Saturday, August
25, 2007.
DIVISION BA CUT FLOWERS
Prizes awarded: First
Place: $6; Second Place:
$4; Third Place: $2
Champion: $15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1.
Roses,
Hybrid
2.
Roses,
Climbing
3.
Roses,
Miniature
4.
Roses,
Old Garden
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 August
14, 2007. Entries will be accepted between 5:00
p.m. and 9:00
p.m. Wednesday
August 22, 2007.
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
4:00 p.m. Saturday, August
25, 2007.
DIVISION CA FLOWER ARRANGING
Prizes awarded: First
Place: $6; Second Place:
$4; Third Place: $2
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 AND REGULATIONS (HOME FURNISHINGS)
1.
All entries must be pre-registered by August
14, 2007. Entries will be accepted between 5:00
p.m. and 9:00
p.m. Wednesday
August 22, 2007.
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
4:00 p.m. Saturday, August
25, 2007.
DIVISION H HOME FURNISHINGS
Prizes awarded: First
Place: $6; Second Place:
$4; Third Place: $2
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.
15. Toys.
16. Games.
17. Doll furniture.
18. Chair, caned.
RULES AND REGULATIONS (NEEDLEWORK)
1.
All entries must be pre-registered by August
14, 2007. Entries will be accepted between 5:00
p.m. and 9:00
p.m. Wednesday
August 22, 2007.
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
4:00 p.m. Saturday, August
25, 2007.
DIVISION K NEEDLEWORK, EMBROIDERY & CHILDRENS
CRAFTS
Prizes awarded: First
Place: $6; Second Place:
$4; Third Place: $2
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.
CHILDRENS
CRAFTS
16. Felt craft.
17. Paper craft.
18. Rock or shell craft.
19. Clothes pin craft.
20. Button craft.
21. Sand craft.
22. Miscellaneous crafts.
RULES AND REGULATIONS (SEWING)
1.
All entries must be pre-registered by August
14, 2007. Entries will be accepted between 5:00
p.m. and 9:00
p.m. Wednesday
August 22, 2007.
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
4:00 p.m. Saturday, August
25, 2007.
DIVISION KA SEWING
Prizes awarded: First
Place: $6; Second Place:
$4; Third Place: $2
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 AND REGULATIONS (PHOTOGRAPHY)
1.
All entries must be pre-registered by August
14, 2007. Entries will be accepted between 5:00
p.m. and 9:00
p.m. Wednesday
August 22, 2007.
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
4:00 p.m. Saturday, August
25, 2007.
DIVISION M PHOTOGRAPHY
Prizes awarded: First
Place: $6; Second Place:
$4; Third Place: $2
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 August
14, 2007. Entries will be accepted between 5:00
p.m. and 9:00
p.m. Wednesday
August 22, 2007.
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
4:00 p.m. Saturday, August
25, 2007.
DIVISION R SCRAPBOOKS
Prizes awarded: First
Place: $6; Second Place:
$4; Third Place: $2
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 August
14, 2007. Entries will be accepted between 5:00
p.m. and 9:00
p.m. Wednesday
August 22, 2007.
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
4:00 p.m. Saturday, August
25, 2007.
DIVISION X VEGETABLES
Prizes awarded: First
Place: $6; Second Place:
$4; Third Place: $2
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,
Bell, Green or
Red (5)
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,
Italian (5)
44.
Tomatoes,
Pear Red (5)
45.
Tomatoes,
Pear Yellow (5)
46.
Tomato,
Largest (1)
47.
Watermelon
(1)
48.
Watermelon,
Sugar Baby (1)
49.
Watermelon,
Seedless (1)
50.
Watermelon,
Heaviest (1)
51.
Vegetable,
Any other variety (3)
52.
Garden
Display (at least 5 vegetables)
53.
Gourd,
Ornamental (3)
