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OPEN HOME ARTS DEPARTMENT
  HOME ARTS DEPARTMENT
 
SPECIAL NOTICE:
  1. Youth open class is anyone 6 years through 19 years. (Departments 60-72)
  2. Adult open class is anyone 19 years and older. Youth ages 6-19 years of age may also enter open class with project not from their youth projects. All projects will be judged on items not age.
OPEN CLASS GENERAL RULES
  1. Entry fees for exhibits in the Home Arts Department will be $ 5.00 per sheet. Pre-entry is required online by 11:59pm, July 1st.  ALL ENTRY FEES MUST ACCOMPANY FORM.
  2. TAGGING OF EXHIBITS: Items may be tagged at home. Class tags will be available for pick up the Monday before the entry date. Tags may be picked up at the fair office between the hours of 9am-3pm: ANY alterations made to the tags by the exhibitor will be a disqualification of that item. Additional fees for tags needing to be reprinted once tags have been picked up will be 1-24 tags $5.00; 25 and more $10.00.
  3. ENTRY DATE FOR OPEN HOME ARTS EXHIBITS - except baked goods, fresh vegetables and flowers:    SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2025, 10:00 - 2:00 pm
  4. ENTRY DATE FOR PERISHABLE ITEMS: SATURDAY, July 19, 2025, FROM 10:AM TO 2:00 PM.
  5. RELEASE HOURS: SUNDAY, July 27, 2025, BETWEEN 9:00 AM & 12:00PM. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ARTICLES LEFT AFTER THIS TIME. Exhibitors will forfeit premium and/or ribbon awarded if removed before release time stated.
  6. Any article improperly entered will be reclassified.
  7. Entries stained, soiled, defaced or otherwise in poor condition are not eligible for premiums. Only complete articles may be exhibited.
  8. All articles in this department must be the work or the product of the exhibitor.
  9. Any article placed for exhibit may not be re-exhibited for a period of two (2) years.
  10. Only exhibitor tickets and placing ribbons shall be attached to articles on display.
  11. Best Display Award in classes where a first place only premium is awarded is not a pre-entered class, but is at the judge’s discretion from articles displayed.
  12. No more than one article can be entered in one class.
  13. Where there is only one entry in a class, the judge shall decide the premium.
  14. Placing ribbons will be awarded with premiums as indicated. Honorable Mention ribbons will be awarded in various areas at the judge’s discretion.
  15. Any other general fair rules in front of this book also apply to this department.
  16. No boxed or pre-packaged mixes allowed in baked goods.
  17. SPECIAL AWARDS will be awarded in various areas at the judge’s discretion. Award will be given based on workmanship in this present year as displayed and not upon age of the article.
  18. For classes under the educational projects or demonstration projects categories, participants are limited to youth who are 6-19 years of age by January 1st of the fair year.
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT 40- OPEN CLASS NEEDLEWORK
AFGHANS
PREMIUM                1ST….3.50                2ND…...3.00              3RD …..2.50
4000 - Granny Square                              4004- Knitted - Machine
4001 - Ripple Pattern                               4004 – Woven
4002 - Crocheted                                      4005 - Embroidered
4003 - Knitted - Hand                               4007 - Any Other
Quilts
4008 - Appliqué – Machine                      4014 - Cross Stitched
4009 - Appliqué - Hand                            4015 - Tied
4010 - Machine Pieced                             4016 - Small Quilt (baby quilt & etc.)
4011 - Hand Pieced                                   4017 - Wall Hanging
4012 - Scrap Bag Quilt                              4018 - Any Other
4013 - Embroidered
HOLIDAY CRAFTS AND NEEDLEWORK
Entry must be the original design of the exhibitor.
4019 - Christmas Card Holder                            4025 - Nativity
4020 - Christmas Ornaments, 4                         4026 - Holiday Novelty
4021 - Christmas Ornaments, Any Other, 4     4027 -Wearing apparel, Decorated 
4022 - Christmas Stocking, Needlepoint           4028 - Wreath, Fabric
4023 - Christmas Stocking, Fabric                      4029 -Any Other, Not Listed 
4024 - Christmas Tree Skirt                                  
CROCHETING
4030 - Baby Shawl or Afghan                              4039 - Infant, 3 Piece Set
4031 - Bedspread                                                  4040 - Poncho Vest / Cape
4032 - Christmas Stocking                                   4041 - Pot Holders (set of 2)
4033 - Doily (over 12”)                                          4042 - Scarf
4034 - Doily (under 12”)                                       4043 - Tablecloth
4035 - Hat, Gloves or Mittens                             4044 - Slippers
4036 - Infant Booties                                           4045 - Animals-Novelty
4037 - Infant Sweater                                          4046 - Any Other not Listed
4038 - Infant, 2 Piece Set
HAND KNITTING
4047 - Baby Shawl or Afghan                            4053 – Infant, 3 pc set
4048 - Fisherman’s Knit                                     4054 - Scarf
4049 - Hat, Gloves, Mittens                              4055 - Slippers
4050 - Infant Booties                                         4056 - Christmas Stocking
4051- Infant Sweater                                         4057- Doily                         
4052- Infant, 2 pc set                                         4058- Any Other                 
MACHINE KNITTING
4059 - Infant or Child’s Garment                     4062 - Hat, Gloves, Mittens
4060 - Adult Sweater                                         4063 - Shawl or Afghan
4061- Socks or Slippers                                     4064 - Any Other
COUNTED THREAD EMBROIDERY
Includes counted cross-stitch, hardanger, huck toweling, drawn work, hemstitching, and pulled work. Every article, which is to be hung, must be mounted and ready to be hung with wire or hanger attached.
4065 - Mounted Picture Smaller than 8” x 10”              4069- Wall Hanging
4066 - Mounted Picture 8” x 10” or larger                     4070 - Any Other
4067- Original Design
4068- Sampler— (to include three of the following: alphabet or numerals; design/picture; verse; border)
 
EMBROIDERY ON FABRIC
Includes crewel, surface embroidery, shadow embroidery and Bunka. Every article, which is to be hung, must be mounted and ready to be hung with wire or hanger attached.
4071 - Clothing                                                                                    4076 - Smocking, Adult Clothing
4072 - Personal Accessories, Purse, Eyeglasses Case & etc.       4077 - Candle Wicking
4073 - Mounted Picture under 8” x 10” Design                             4078 - Cross Stitched Pre-Stamped
4074- Mounted Picture, 8’ x 10” Design or larger                         4079 - Embroidery on Felt
4075 - Household Accessories (pillowcases, towels etc.)            4080 - Any Other Not Listed
RUGS
4081 - Braided                                                4085- Crocheted
4082– Rya                                                        4086- Woven
4083 - Hooked (traditional design)             4087 - Any Other Not Listed
4084 - Hooked (latched, pre-stamped)
SEWING
4088 – Costume                                                               4093 - Formal wear
4089- Adult Outfit                                                            4094 - Infant’s Outfit
4090 - Shirt Or Blouse                                                     4095 - Wedding Dress
4091- Child’s Outfit                                                          4096 - Toys
4092 - Confirmation, Baptism, Christening Dress      4097 - Any Other Not Listed
PILLOWS
4098 – Crocheted                                                              4102 - Candlewick
4099 – Patchwork                                                              4103 - Holiday
4100-   Embroidered                                                          4104- Cross-stitched
4101 -  Quilted                                                                     4105 - Any Other Not Listed
NEEDLEPOINT
4106- Personal Accessories (belt, Eyeglass case, purse & etc.)              4109 - On Plastic Canvas
4107 - Household Accessories (book-Ends, trays & etc.)                         4110 - Any Other Not Listed
4108 - Mounted Picture                                                                                
 
 
DEPARTMENT 41- OPEN CLASS-CULINARY FOODS
1. Canned goods must be put in standard regular pint or quart, clear glass jars.
2. Jams or jellies must be in glasses or jars with metal caps.
3. All canned goods must be correctly labeled. (no names on labels)
4. Canned in the last 12 months.
PREMIUM                1ST…..3.00                2ND…..2.50                3RD…..2.00
CANNED FRUITS
4111 - Apple Sauce                                          4119- Pineapple
4112 – Blackberries                                         4120- Plums
4113 – Huckleberries                                      4121 - Raspberries, Black
4114 - Cherries, Sweet                                    4122- Raspberries, Red
4115 - Cherries, Sour                                      4123 - Rhubarb
4116 - Mixed Fruit                                           4124- Strawberries
4117 – Peaches                                                4125 - Any Other Not Listed
4118 - Pears
Best of Display of 4 Fruits From 1 Exhibitor
JAMS
4126 - Blackberry                                              4132 - Strawberry
4127 – Cherry                                                    4133 - Raspberry
4128 – Currant                                                  4134 - Any Mixed
4129 - Peach                                                      4135- Elderberry
4130 - Plum                                                       4136 - Any Other
4131 - Rhubarb
JELLIES
4137- Apple                                                         4142 - Strawberry
4138- Blackberry                                                4143 - Cherry
4139 - Currant                                                    4144 - Plum
4140 – Grape                                                      4145- Jalapeno
4141 – Raspberry                                               4146- Any Other Not Listed
Best of Display of 4 Jellies and Jams From 1 Exhibitor
BUTTERS, MARMALADE, PRESERVES & CONSERVES
4147 - Apple Butter                                           4152 - Strawberry Preserves
4148 - Apricot Butter                                        4153 - Tomato Preserves
4149 - Peach Butter                                          4154 - Cherry Preserves
4150 - Orange Marmalade                              4155- Conserves
4151 - Marmalade, Any Other                        4156 - Preserves, Any Other
JUICES
4157 – Apple                                                      4161 - Pineapple
4158 - Berry                                                       4162 - Tomato
4159 - Cherry                                                     4163 - Combination of Vegetables
4160 - Grape                                                      4164 - Any Other Not Listed
PICKLES
4165 - Mixed Vegetable                                    4170 - Sweet Whole
4166 – Beet                                                         4171 - String Beans
4167 - Bread & Butter                                       4172 - Peppers
4168 - Dill                                                            4173- Any Other Not Listed
4169 - Sweet Chunk
RELISHES & SAUCES
4174 - Beet                                                         4179- Spaghetti
4175 – Catsup                                                    4180 - Green Tomato
4176 - Chili Sauce                                              4181 - Cucumber
4177 – Cranberry                                              4182 - Salsa
4178 - Corn                                                         4183- Any Other Not Listed
SPICED FRUIT
4184 - Crab Apples                                           4187- Watermelon
4185 - Peaches                                                  4188 - Any Other
4186 - Pears
MEAT
4189 - Beef                                                         4193 - Rabbit
4190 - Chicken                                                   4194 - Sausage
4191 - Fish                                                          4195 - Venison
4192 - Mince Meat                                            4196 - Any Other
Best Display of 4 Meats From 1 Exhibitor
VEGETABLES
4197- Asparagus, Cut                                      4207 - Greens
4198 - Asparagus, Spears                               4208- Peas
4199 - Yellow Beans, Cut                                4209 - Pumpkin
4200 - Yellow Beans, Whole                           4210 - Sauerkraut
4201- Green Beans, Cut                                  4211 - Squash
4202 - Green Beans, Whole                           4212- Tomatoes
4203 - Beets, Whole                                        4213 - Mixed Vegetables
4204 - Beets, Sliced                                         4214 - Potatoes
4205 - Carrots                                                  4215 - Any Other Not Listed
4206 - Corn
Best Display of 4 Jars of Vegetables From 1 Exhibitor
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT 42 - OPEN BAKED GOODS
  1. All baked goods must be on a white paper plate and with clear wrap around it.
PREMIUM           1ST…..3.00          2ND…..2.50         3RD…..2.00
BREAD & ROLLS (YEAST)
4216 - Buns (4)                                                  4221 - Whole Grain
4217 - Bread, French                                       4222 - Cinnamon Rolls, (4)
4218 - Raisin                                                      4223 - Fruit Bread
4219 - White                                                      4224 - Any Other
4220 - Whole Wheat 100%
(Please submit 1/2 loaf of bread unless otherwise specified)
BREAD AND ROLLS (QUICK)
4225 - Apple                                                     4231 - Corn
4226 - Banana                                                  4232 - Date
4227 - Boston Brown                                      4233 - Fruit
4228 – Pumpkin                                               4234 - Zucchini
4229 - Coffee Cake 5” Wedge                        4235 - Nut
4230 - Orange                                                  4236 - Any Other
(Please submit 1/2 of loaf of bread unless otherwise specified)
MUFFINS
(Please submit 4 muffins with each entry.)
4236 - Banana                                         4239 - Corn                                    4242 - Pumpkin
4237- Blueberry                                      4240 - Date                                    4243 - Any Other
4238 - Bran                                              4241 - Oatmeal
LOAF OR PAN CAKES
(5 “square pieces)
4244- Apple Sauce                                   4249- Spice                                    4253 - White
4245- Banana                                           4250 - Upside Down                     4254- Marble
4246- Chocolate or Devil’s Food            4251- Jelly Roll                               4255 - Fruit Cake
4247 - Carrot Cake                                   4252 - Yellow                                 4256- Any Other
4248 - Cup Cakes any flavor
 
LAYER CAKE
 (3 “wedge)
4257 - Chocolate or Devil’s Food            4259 - Spice                                     4261 - Yellow
4258 - German Sweet Chocolate            4260 - White                                    4262- Any Other
Best Display, Cake, Judges Award
DECORATED CAKES
(May use a false base, judged on decoration only)
4263 – Birthday                                           4266 - Holiday
4264 – Novelty                                             4267 - Any Other
4265- Wedding
COOKIES
(Dropped or rolled)
4268 - Chocolate Brownies, 5       4274 - Peanut Butter, 5                     4279 - Any Other
4269 - Chocolate Chip 5                4275 - Sugar, 5                                    4280 - Decorated, Christmas, 6
4270- Filled, 5                                  4276 - Pumpkin, 5,                             4281 - Decorated, Holiday Not Christmas, 6
4271 - Ice Box, 5                             4277- Bar Cookie, Any Kind, 5          4282 - Dedicated, Non-Holiday, 6
4272 - Molasses, 5                          4278 - No-Bake Cookie, 5                 4283 - Decorated, Any Other, 6
4273 - Oatmeal, 5
PIES
(5 “ wedge)
4284 - Apple, 2 Crust                             4289 - Blueberry, 2 Crust
4285 - Cherry, 2 Crust                           4290 - Strawberry
4286 - Peach, 2 Crust                             4291 - Pumpkin
4287 - Rhubarb, 2 Crust                        4292 - Creme Pie, Lemon, Meringue etc.
4288- Raspberry, 2 Crust                      4293 - Any Other Not Listed
Best Display - Pie
CANDY
(5 pieces)
4294 - Chocolate Fudge-cooked              4297 - Caramels
4295 - Chocolate Fudge- uncooked        4298 - Peanut Brittle
4296- Divinity                                              4299- Penuche
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT 43 - OPEN CLASS FINE ARTS
1. All pictures must be framed, ready to be hung with wire and eyehooks.
2. NO NUDE PICTURES.
PREMIUM      1ST…..3.00       2ND…..2.50     3RD…..2.00
ACRYLIC
4300- Landscape                              4303 - Figure                              4306 - Flowers
4301- Still Life                                   4304 – Birds                                4307 - Portrait
4302 – Building                                 4305 - Seascape                         4308 - Animals
                                                                                                                  4309 - Any Other
OIL
4310 - Landscape                              4313 - Figure                              4316 - Flowers
4311 - Building                                   4314 - Birds                               4317 - Portrait
4312 - Still Life                                   4315 - Seascape                        4318 - Animals
                                                                                                                  4319- Any Other
SKETCHING
4320 - Pencil, Black & White            4323 - Ink, Black & White         4326 - Charcoal
4321- Pencil, colored                        4324 - Ink Colored                     4327 - Any Other
4322 - Pastel                                      4325- Cartoon Characters (any Mode)
WATER COLOR
4328- Landscape                              4331 – Building                            4334 - Seascape
4329 - Still Life                                  4332 - Flowers                              4335 - Animals
4330 - Bird                                        4333 - Figure                                 4336 - Any Other
MIXED MEDIA
4337 – Landscape                            4340- Flower
4338 - Animals                                  4341 - Any Other
4339 - Birds
ARTISTIC IMAGINATION
The artist uses their talents on a background of selected subjects rather than canvas, board & etc.
The subject is not framed, but can be hung.
4342 - Hand Saws                              4345- Layered Paper
4343 - Circular Saw Blades               4346 - Optical Art
4344 - Metal Pans                              4347- Any Other
ART AWARD
Not a pre-entered class, but is at the judge’s discretion from articles displayed Sections A-D
Best In Show
Best of Display of Art
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT 44 - OPEN CLASS FOLK ARTS (CRAFTS)
1. NO NUDE ART FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
2. Classes available for youth 6- 19 (nineteen) years of age in youth section.
3. All items in Section B, C, and D must be original artwork.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: The objective is for youth and adults to learn to use various materials for creative and artistic designs for crafts.
PREMIUM      1ST…..3.00       2ND…..2.50     3RD…..2.00
CREATIVE HOBBY CRAFT
NO KITS ALLOWED
4400 - Bead Work                                           4415- Fabric Painting, Clothing
4401 - Scrapbook 15 pages or more           4416 - Wood burning
4402 - Candles                                                4417- Decoupage
4403 - Clay Sculpture                                     4418 - Party or Shower Favors
4404 - Diamond Painting                               4419- Glass Etching
4405 – Welded Art                                          4420 - Wreath
4406 - Stamping and embossing                  4421 - Models (Cars, Ships etc.)
4407 - Felt Novelty                                          4422 - Stained Glass
4408 – Stationary                                            4423 - Wood Sculpture
4409 - Jewelry, Assembled Materials           4424 - Holiday Craft
4410 - Jewelry, Handcrafted                          4425 - Christmas Craft
4411 - Leather Project                                    4426 - Silk Arrangements
4412 – Plaque                                                  4427 - Stenciling
4413 - String and Wire Art                             4428- Multi Media Craft
4414 – Up Cycled Project                               4429 - Any Other Not Listed
CERAMICS
4430 - Free Form                                             4434 - Original Paint Design
4431 - Plain Glazing                                         4435 - Dry Brush
4432 - Stain Opaque On                                 4436 - Porcelain
4433 - Chalk                                                      4437- Controlled Glazing            4438 - Any Other Not Listed
MACRAME/PARACORD
4439 - Place Mats                                             4442 - Plant Hangers
4440 - Jewelry                                                   4443- Wall Hangings
4441 – Furniture                                              4444 - Any Other
SPINNING
4445 – Wool                                                      4448 - Home Grown Fibers Hand
4446 - Flax Spun and Woven
by Exhibitor
4447 - Cotton                                                   4449- Any Other (please state fiber)
HANDWOVEN BASKETS
4450 - Reed                                                      4452 - Natural Gathered Materials (vines, bark, etc.)
4451- Combination of Material                    4453 - Miniature (under 4”)
WOODWORKING
4454- Tables                                                    4460 - Kitchen Organizers
4455 - Clocks                                                   4461 - Cabinet or Bin
4456 - Lamp                                                    4462 - Trunk or Chest
4457- Magazine Rack                                     4463 - Hand Carved Item
4458 - Wall Sconce                                         4464 - Games
4459 - Display Shelf                                        4465 - Any Other Not Listed
DOLLS AND TOYS
ORIGINAL DOLLS - NO COMMERCIAL PARTS OR MOLDS
4466 - Apple head                                            4469 - Sock Doll
4467 - Cornhusk                                               4470 - Sculpted Doll
4468 - Fabric (no commercial pattern)         4471 - Any Other
DOLL COSTUME MADE BY ENTRANT
4472- Bride                                                       4477 - Crocheted - Toy/Animal
4473- Baby Doll                                                4478- Crocheted Doll
4474 - Doll & Wardrobe – Crocheted            4479- Knitted - Toy/Animal
(Minimum 3 outfits)                                         4480 - Knitted Doll
4475 - Doll & Wardrobe – Sewing                  4481 - Holiday Theme
(Minimum 3 outfits)                                         4482 - International
4476- Doll & Wardrobe - Knitted                    4483 Any Other
(Minimum 3 outfits)                              
 
DEPARTMENT 45 - OPEN CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY
LIMITED TO AMATEURS ONLY
All photos must have been taken by the exhibitor. Must be printed on 8” x 10” paper and mounted on 11” x 14” mount board, unframed but ready to hang. NO NUDE PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
PREMIUM     1ST…..3.00      2nd…..2.50       3rd…..2.00
COLOR PRINTS
4500 - Spring Scene                         4506 – Flowers                                 4512 - Wildlife in Natural Setting
4501 - Summer Scene                     4507 - Special Occasions                4513 - Scenes and Landscapes
4502 - Fall Scene                              4508 - Portraits, Child                     4514 - Farm Animals
4503- Winter Scene                         4509 - Portraits, Adults                   4515 - Sports Action
4504 - Night Scene                          4510 - Portraits, Children                4516 - Sunset/Sunrise
4505 - Farm Scene                          4511 - Portraits, Pets                        4517 - Any Other
 
BLACK & WHITE PRINTS
Includes Sepia Prints
4518 - Spring Scene                        4524- Flowers                                     4530- Wildlife in Natural Setting
4519 - Summer Scene                    4525 - Special Occasions                  4531 - Scenes and Landscapes
4520 - Fall Scene                             4526 - Portraits, Child                        4532 - Farm Animals
4521 - Winter Scene                       4527 - Portraits, Adults                      4533 - Sports Action
4522- Night Scene                          4528 - Portraits, Children                  4534 - Sunset/Sunrise
4523 - Farm Scene                         4529 - Portraits, Pets                          4535 - Any Other
PROFESSIONAL
Professional Division-This section is for the Professional Photographer; those who teach, earn money, or have earned money for their photography.
All photos must have been taken by the exhibitor. Must be printed 8”X10” and mounted11”X14” mounted,
unframed but ready to hang. NO NUDE PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BE ACCEPTED
4536 - Scenes & Landscapes                         4543 - Scenes & Landscapes, Black/White
4537 - People                                                   4544 - People, Black/White
4538- Animal/Wildlife                                     4545- Farm Animals, Black/White
4539- Flower                                                    4546 - Sports Action, Black/White
4540- Action                                                     4547 - Sunset/Sunrise, Black/White
4541 - Computer Enhanced                          4548 - Computer Enhanced, Black/White
4542- Any Other not list                                 4549 - Any Other Not Listed, Black/White

 
DEPARTMENT 46 -  OPEN CLASS ANTIQUES
1. If the exhibitor wishes, a brief explanation of special interest facts pertaining to each exhibit will enrich
the showing.
2. All articles must be of a centennial or antique nature and at least 100 years old.
3. Antique dealers are not eligible to compete for awards.
4. No depression glass will be accepted.
5. Antiques may only be exhibited every four years.
PREMIUM           1ST…..2.50           2ND…..2.25         3RD…..2.00
 
CLOTHING
4600 - Lady’s Dress                           4606 - Man’s Hat or Derby              4611 - Man’s Breeches
4601 - Lady’s Shawl                           4607 - Lady’s Hat                              4612 - Lady’s Button Shoes
4602 - Man’s Fancy Vest                   4608 - Coat, Cape, Cloak                 4613 - Children’s Shoes
4603 - Baby Dress                             4609 – Boots                                     4614 - Apron
4604 - Girl’s Dress                             4610 - Lady’s Petticoat                     4615 - Any Other
4605 - Boy’s Suit.
CHINA
4616 - Plate                                         4623 - Shaving Mug                         4629 - Mustache Cup
4617 – Vase                                         4624 - Washbowl & Pitcher            4630 - Chocolate Pot
4618 - Soup Tureen                           4625 - Relish Dish                             4631 - Platter/Tray
4619 - Figurines, Pair                         4626 – Pitcher                                   4632 - Bowls
4620 - Tea Pot                                     4627 - Cup & Saucer                        4633 - Sugar & Creamer
4621 - Candy Dish                              4628 - Compote                                4634 - Any Other
4622 - Candlestick Holder
MILK GLASS - WHITE OR COLORED
4635 - Plate                                         4640 - Vase or Decoration               4645 - Candlestick Holder
4636 - Covered Butter Dish              4641 - Toothpick Holder                  4646 - Figural Covered Dish
4637 - Platter or Tray                         4642 - Relish Dish                             4647 - Table Centerpiece
4638 - Bowl                                          4643 - Sugar & Creamer                  4648 - Candy Dish
4639 – Compote                                 4644 - Tumblers, 2                            4649 - Any Other
CLEAR PRESSED GLASS
4650 - Butter Dish          4655 - Salad Bowl             4660 - Goblets, 2               4665 - Candlestick Holders
4651 - Cracker Jar           4656 - Compote                4661 - Spoon Holder        4666- Sugar and Creamer
4652 - Platter/Tray         4657 - Bowl                        4662 - Salt Dishes             4667 - Tumblers, 2
4653 – Pitcher                 4658 - Relish Dish             4663 - Candy Dish             4668 - Any Other
4654 – Plate                     4659 - Vase                        4664 - Cruet
CUT GLASS
4669 - Butter Dish           4673 – Plate                       4677 - Goblets, 2                      4681 - Any Other Not Listed
4670 - Cracker Jar            4674 - Compote                4678 - Salt & Pepper Holder
4671 - Platter or Tray      4675 - Bowl Shakers        4679 -  Candy Dish
4672 – Pitcher                  4676 - Vase                        4680 - Candlesticks
POTTERY
4682 - Large Bowl            4685 - Cup & Saucer         4688 - Tea Pot                          4691 - Kitchen Items
4683 - Small Bowl             4686 - Plate, Platter         4689 - Sugar & Creamer         4692 - Any Other
4684 - Cake Plate             4687 - Pitcher                     4690 - Gravy Bowl
FARM ITEMS
4693 - Potato Planter                    4698 - Lumbering Tool      4703 - Milking Stool          4708 - Seed Bag
4694 - Grain Sower                        4699 - Sleigh Bells              4704 - Hinges                     4709 - Weather Vane
4695 – Scythe                                  4700 - Cow Bell                  4705 - Latches                    4710 - Hoe
4696 - Hand Corn Planter             4701 - Carpenter Tool       4706 - Locks                       4711 - Any Other
4697 - Small Mechanical Tool      4702 - Ox Item                    4707 - Mattock
FURNITURE ITEMS
4712 - Small Spinning Wheel          4716 - Candlestick                 4720 - Clock                             4724 – High Chair
4713- Center Table                           4717 - Trunk                           4721 - Desk, Small                  4725  - Radio
4714 – Small Chair                            4718 - Rocking Chair             4722 - Picture Frame             4726 - Any other
4715 - Cradle                                     4719 - Mirror                          4723 - Lamp                                                                                             
HARDWARE - HOUSEHOLD
4727 - Wooden Pail                   4735 - Wash Board                         4742 - Flat Irons, Small
4728 - Copper Pail                     4736 - Wooden Spoon                   4743 - Flat Irons, Large
4729 - Coffee Mill                       4737 - Candle Mold                        4744 - Wooden Salt Box
4730 – Camera                           4738 - Copper Item                        4745 - Enamelware Item
4731 - Graniteware Items         4739 - Butter Bowl with                 4746 - Clock
4732 - Butter Mold                                Butter Paddles                     4747 - Commercial Containers
4733 - Tin Item                            4740 - Churn, Wooden                  4748 - Any Other
4734 - Iron Kettle                         4741 - Churn, Crock
JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES
4751 - Lady’s Bracelet            4757- Wristwatch                                4763 - Pen Set
4752 - Lady’s Broach              4758- Pocket Watch                            4764 - Lady’s Handbag
4753 - Lady’s Necklace           4759 - Opera Glasses                         4765 - Lady’s Parasol
4754 - Lady’s Ring                   4760- Jewelry Case                              4766 - Spectacles
4755 - Tie Clasp                       4761 - Hand Fans                                4767 - Lady’s Scarf
4756 - Tie Pin                           4762 - Lady’s Broach Watch              4768 - Any Other
TOY SHOP
4769 - Wind-up Toy                 4772 - Doll                                         4775 - Wooden Toy
4770 - Doll Dishes                   4773 - Story Book                             4776 - Mechanical Bank
4771 - Iron Toy                        4774 - Tin Toy                                   4777 - Any Other
MISCELLANEOUS
4778 - Knitted or Crocheted Spread            4789 - Snuff Box                    4800- Bible, Before 1960
4779 - Tatted Item                                          4790 - Match Safe                  4801- Newspaper, Before 1960
4780 – Lantern                                                4791 - Bed Warmer                4802 - Decoy
4781 - Unframed Picture                               4792 - Music Box                    4803 - Fish Lure
4782 - Hunting Equipment Item                   4973 - Playing Cards              4804 - Tablecloth
            (Other than gun)                                 4794- Gun                                4805 - Dresser Scarf
4783 - Calendar, Before 1960                       4795 - Door Knob                   4806 - Pewter Ware
4784 - Magazine, Before 1960                      4796 – Map                              4807 - Pincushion
4785 - Book, Before 1960                              4797 – Scrapbook                    4808 - Hairpin Box
4786 - Catalogue                                             4798 - Political Flyer                4809 - Any Other
4787- Pencil Box                                              4799 - Ink Well
4788 - Quilt
COLORED PRESSED GLASS
4810- Tumblers or Goblets, 2                      4813 – Cruet                                         4816- Water Pitcher
4811- Spooner                                                4814 -Salt & Pepper Shakers             4817 - Celery
4812 – Bowl                                                     4815 - Sugar & Creamer                    4818 - Any Other
CARNIVAL GLASS
4819 - Tumblers, 2                                         4821 - Compote                                  4823- Plate or Platter
4820 - Vase                                                     4822 - Water Pitcher                          4824- Any Other
BLOWN GLASS
4825 - Water Pitcher                                     4828 – Cruet                                        4831 - Salt & Pepper Shakers
4826 - Sugar Creamer                                   4829 - Vase                                          4832 - Bottles
4827 - Rose Bowl                                           4830 - Platter or Plate                        4833 - Any Other
ANTIQUE COLLECTION
4834 - Buttons, 5                                          4837 - Coins, 5                                       4840- License Plates, 5
4835 - Post Cards, 10                                   4838 - Indian Relics, 5                          4841 - Any Other
4836 - Greeting Cards                                  4839 - Hair Pins, 5
BOTTLES
4842 - Baby Bottles                                       4846 – Porcelain                                     4850 -Perfume Bottle
4843- Beer Bottle                                          4847 - Medicine Bottle                          4851 - Whiskey
4844 - Fruit Jar                                               4848 - Soda Bottle                                 4852- Wine Bottle
4845 - Ink Bottle                                            4849 - Milk Bottle w/ Company Name
 
DEPARTMENT 47 - OPEN CLASS AGRICULTURE
GRAINS AND SEEDS
1. Unless otherwise indicated, one quart constitutes an exhibit of grain or seed.
PREMIUM       1ST…..3.00        2ND…..2.00      3RD…..1.00
GRAINS AND SEEDS
4860 – Alfalfa                                                                             4868 - Peas, Field
4861 - Barley, Any Variety                                                        4869 - Wheat, Soft White Winter
4862 - Clover, Any Variety                                                        4870 - Wheat, Soft Red Winter
4863 - Corn, Yellow Dent, Shelled                                           4871 - Rye
4864 - Corn, Yellow Dent, 3 Ears                                             4872 - Popcorn
4865- Corn, Green, Field, 3 Stalks, Any Variety                     4873 - Any Other
4866 - Oats, Yellow                                                                    4874 - Beans, Display of 5 variety
48767 - Oats, White                                                                   4875 - Grasses, Display of 6 varieties
HONEY CLASS
4876 - Combed
4877 - Extracted, 1 lb. Glass
4878- Creamed Spreads
4879 - Any Other
MAPLE PRODUCTS
4880 -Maple Syrup, 1 quart
4881 -Maple Sugar Cakes – 4
4882 -Maple Candy or Cream
4883 -Maple Butter
4884 -Any Other
WOOL
(to be listed on Home Arts Entry Sheet)
4885- Black, Grey, Brown etc.
4886- White

DEPARTMENT 48 - OPEN CLASS FLORICULTURE
1. Vase must contain minimum number of flowers specified, but may contain more for better show
competition.
2. Arrangements must be displayed in vases, baskets or another suitable container.
3. No artificial flowers or foliage.
Mixed arrangements must contain 7 stalks of flowers plus greenery.
PREMIUM           1ST…..2.50           2ND…..2.25         3RD…..2.00
CUT FLOWERS
4900 - Cosmos, 12 Stems                       4908 - Phlox, 3 Spikes                             4916 - Petunias, Double, 6 Stems
4901 - Chrysanthemums, 3 Stems        4909 - Lily, Any Variety, 1 Spike            4917 - Canterbury Bells, 3
4902 - Dahlia, 3 Large Flower                 4910 - Snapdragons, 4 Stems               4918 - Rose, Tea, 6 Blossoms
4903 - Dahlia, 3 Small Flowers               4911 - Zinnia, Large, 6 Blossoms          4919 - Sweet peas
4904 - Sunflowers                                    4912 - Zinnia, Small, 6 Blossoms          4920 - Marigold, Small, 6 Blossoms
4905 - Gaillardia, 6 Stems                       4913 - Gladiolus, 6 Spikes                      4921 - Marigold, Large, 6 Blossoms
4906- Larkspur, 6 Spikes                         4914- Bachelor Buttons, 6                     4922 - Any Other Not Listed
4907 - Nasturtiums, 6 Stems                  4915 - Rose, 1 Stem, Any Variety    
DRIED ARRANGEMENT
4923- One Type & Kind, Natural Color         4925- Mixed Variety, Colored or Dyed
4924 - Mixed Variety                                        4926- Any Other
MIXED ARRANGEMENTS
4927 - Vase                                                        4931 - Birthday Container
4928 - Basket                                                    4932 - Holiday Container
4929 – Dish                                                       4933 - Corsage
4930 - Cup and Saucer                                    4934- Other Container
POTTED HERBS
4935 -Thyme                                                     4940 - Oregano
4936 - Mints                                                      4941 - Rosemary
4937 – Parsley                                                   4842- Coriander
4938 - Tarragon                                                4943 -Basil
4939- Lavender                                                 4944- Any Other Not Listed
POTTED PLANTS
4945 - African Violet, Single                             4956 - Prayer Plant
4946- Begonia, Flowering                                4957 - Spider Plant
4947 - Cacti                                                        4958- Fuchsia
4948 – Succulent                                               4959 - Jade Plant
4949 - Geraniums, Blooming                          4960 - Inpatiens
4950 - Ivy, Any                                                   4961- Scented Geraniums
4951 - Ferns                                                       4962 - Wandering Jew
4952- Terrarium, up to 6” in diameter          4963- Coleus
4953 - Terrarium, 6” to 12” in diameter        4964 - Dish Garden, Mixed
4954 - Mixed Planter                                        4965 - Any Other Potted Plant
4955-Baby's Tears
 
 
DEPARTMENT 49 - OPEN CLASS HORTICULTURE
All produce must be free of dirt, bugs etc. or article will be rejected.
PREMIUM           1ST…..3.00           2nd …..2.50         3RD…..2.00
FRESH VEGETABLES
5000- Beans, Plate of 12 Shelled Limas                                 5020 - Onions, Green Bunch, 5” Tops
5001- Beans, Plate of 12 Green                                               5021 - Parsnips, Plate of 6
5002-Beans, Plate of 12 Yellow Wax                                       5022 - Peas, Plate of 12
5003-Beans, Plate of 12 Pole                                                   5023 - Peppers, Sweet, Plate of 4
5004-Beets, Plate of 6                                                               5024 - Pumpkin, Any Variety
5005-Cabbage, Head, Green, No Roots                                 5025 - Radishes, Bunch, White, 3” Tops
5006-Cabbage, Head, Red, No Roots                                     5026 - Radishes, Bunch, Red, 3” Tops
5007-Carrots, 6, Any Variety, 3 “ Tops                                    5027 - Squash, Summer, Any Variety
5008-Cauliflower, Head                                                            5028 - Squash, Any Other
5009-Sweet Corn, Any Variety, 3 Ears                                    5029 - Tomatoes, Plate of 6, Red
5010-Cucumbers, Plate of 6, Pickling                                     5030 - Tomatoes, Plate of 6, Green
5011-Cucumbers, Plate of 3, Slicers                                       5031 - Tomatoes, Plate of 6, Cherry
5012-Dill, 3 Stalks                                                                       5032 - Tomatoes, Plate of 6, Yellow
5013-Eggplant, 1 Individual                                                      5033 - Rutabaga, Plate of 3
5014-Lettuce, Head With Roots                                               5034 - Vegetables, Plate of 5, Mixed
5015-Lettuce, Plate of Leaf                                                       5035 - Garlic, 5 Bulbs, 3 “ Tops
5016-Kohlrabi, Plate of 3                                                           5036 - Broccoli, 1 Head
5017- Onions, Plate of 4 Yellow, 3” Tops                                 5037 - Swiss Chard, 1 Plants
5018-Onions, Plate of 4 White, 3” Tops                                   5038 - Celery, 1 Plant with Root
5019-Onions, Plate of 4, Red, 3” Tops                                      5039 - Any Other
VEGETABLE DISPLAY
1. One half-bushel baskets must be used, to be furnished by the exhibitor.
2. Display must have a minimum of eight (8) varieties of vegetables.
3. Exhibit will be judged according to attractiveness of display, quality and number.
4. Exhibit must be arranged in top 1/2 of basket.
5040 -Vegetable Basket
FRUITS
5041 - Apples, Red, Plate of 5, Any Variety            5048 - Raspberries, 1 Full Plate, Any Variety
5042 - Apples, Yellow, Plate of 5, Any Variety        5049 - Rhubarb, 6 Stems, Any Variety, Without Leaves
5043 - Grapes, Plate of 2 Bunches, Any Variety    5050 - Strawberries, 1 Full Plate, Any Variety
5044 - Muskmelon, 1, Any Variety                           5051 - Watermelon, 1, Any Variety
5045 - Peaches, Plate of 4, Any Variety                   5052 - Cherries, 1 Full Plate, Dark Sweet
5046 - Pears, Plate of 4, Any Variety                        5053 - Cherries, 1 Full Plate, Red Tart
5047 - Plums, Plate of 5, Any Variety                       5054 - Any Other, 1 Full Plate
POTATOES
1. Forms, size, color and freedom from blemish will be considered in awarding premiums.
2. Each variety must be grown and labeled by the exhibitor.
5055 - White, 12, Any Variety      5056 - Red, 12, Any Variety         5057 - Russet, 12         5058 - Any Other

Clare County Fair
418 Fairlane St.
PO Box 698
Harrison, MI 48625


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