2009 Exhibitors handbook

2009 DEL NORTE COUNTY FAIR

August 6^th – August 9^th

“Cowboy Boots and Country Roots”

Conducted by the 41^st District Agricultural Association, an agency of the State of California

 

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE EXHIBITOR'S HANDBOOK IS PUBLISHED WITHOUT GUARANTEE OF ACCURACY.

 

Daily Admissions

Wristbands
4-H, FFA, Grange & Open Livestock     (One per exhibitor)     $1.00

Grandstand Shows
All Grandstand Shows are included in the Fair Admission price.

Group Discount
Any business, group, person or organization purchasing 20 season tickets at one time will receive 2 additional season tickets free of charge.

Special Admissions

Thursday - Kids Day
Free Admission for Kids up to age 12 with paid adult admission

Friday - Seniors Day
Free Admission for Seniors 60 years young and up

Sunday - Family Day
2 Adults and 3 kids up to 18 years of age $14.00

 

Parking

General Parking       FREE

Livestock Parking    $5.00

 

Board of Directors

 

Fairgrounds Staff

 

What's New for 2009

Thursday, kids day 12 & under. Free with adult admission.

Livestock parking passes can now be purchased for $5.00 each.

4-H, FFA & GRANGE wristbands are now $1.00 per exhibitor.

The Fair - Arts Alliance - - initially funded by a grant from the California Arts Council and the California Department of Agriculture, Division of Fairs and Expositions - - continues with . . .

 

a fair time opportunity for professional visual artists presented by

 

Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA)

and the 41^st District Agricultural Association

 

“Celebrating the Creative Arts

of Older Americans”

 

This is an adjudicated and judged multi-media exhibition at the Del Norte County Fair, which runs August 6 to August 9 this year. (Note that this show is hung in the floriculture building each year, and not in the arts & crafts building.) The show is open to all professional northern California and southern Oregon artists that are 60 years of age or older. No group work, class work, copies, projections or work that has been partially or totally prepared by any commercial printing process should be submitted. All media that has been created in the last 2 years and is hangable may be entered.

 

$There will be a non-refundable entry fee; with a limit of two entries per artist.

$There will be cash awards given.

$To receive a copy of the prospectus and entry form, call DNACA at (707) 464-1336.

$Copies will also be available at the fairgrounds office beginning July 1

 

Time line Date

 

Mail entry form and non-refundable fee(s) to DNACA by: Friday, July31

Take work to floral bldg between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on: Tuesday, August 4

Pick up any item not adjudicated into the show. Wednesday, August 5

Enjoy the exhibit in the floriculture building at the fair: August 6 - August 9

Pick up exhibited works between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on: Monday, August 10

 

Fair Program

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2ND
10:00 a.m.         4-H, FFA & Grange Horse Show

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH
11:00 a.m.          Dog Show

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 6TH
KID’S DAY
(12 & UNDER FREE ADMISSION WITH ADULT ADMISSION)

SPONSORED BY:

NO TOBACCO ON GROUNDS 10am TO 10pm
ALL DAY           Activities & Entertainment
9:00 a.m.           Swine Show
9:00 a.m.           Goat Show, Dairy, Market & Pygmy
9:00 a.m.           Youth Rabbit Show
10:00 a.m.    Fair and Exhibit Buildings Open
11:00 a.m.    Carnival opens
11:00 a.m.          Cavy Show
1:00 p.m. Open Rabbit Show
4:00 p.m.           Beef Show
6:30 p.m.     Miss Del Norte Pageant
10:00 p.m.         Fair Closes
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH
SENIORS DAY
(Seniors Admission is free)
NO TOBACCO ON GROUNDS 10am TO 10pm
SENIORS RIDE THE FERRIS WHEEL
AND THE CAROUSEL FOR $1.00 PER RIDE
SPONSORED BY DEL NORTE AMBULANCE
8:00 a.m.           Poultry Show
9:00 a.m.           Sheep Show
10:00 a.m.    Fair and Exhibit Buildings Open
ALL DAY           Activities and Entertainment
12:00 p.m.    Carnival Opens
2:00 p.m.           Dairy Show
6:00 p.m.     Concert - JAKE OWEN

SPONSORED BY:

10:00 P.M.         Fair Closes
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH
RED SUSPENDER DAY
NO TOBACCO ON GROUNDS 10am TO 10pm
ALL DAY           Activities and Entertainment
10:00 a.m.    Fair and Exhibit Buildings Open
12:00 p.m.    Carnival Opens
1:00 p.m. Small Animal Round Robin
4:00 p.m.     C.C.P.R.A. RODEO
10:00 P.M.         Fair Closes
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 9TH
FAMILY DAY
LIVESTOCK AUCTION DAY
(FAMILY DAY - 2 ADULTS & 3 KIDS
under the age 18 - $14.00)
NO TOBACCO ON GROUNDS 10am TO 10pm
SPONSORED BY
DEL NORTE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
ALL DAY           Activities and Entertainment
8:30 a.m.           Large Animal Round Robin
10:00 a.m.    Fair and Exhibit Buildings Open
10:00 a.m.         Awards Ceremony - Livestock Barn
11:30 a.m.          Junior Livestock Buyers BBQ
12:00 p.m.    Carnival Opens
1:00 p.m. Junior Livestock Auction
2:00 p.m.     DESTRUCTION DERBY
5:00 p.m.           Livestock Barn closes to the Public
5:00 p.m.           Fair Closes
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2009 Fair Entry Dates

ENTRY FORM DUE DATES:

JULY 18

ALL ANIMAL DIVISIONS
SHOWMANSHIP
FEATURE BOOTHS

JULY 25

AGRICULTURE
SCARECROWS
ARTS & CRAFTS
FLORICULTURE
BAKED FOODS
PRESERVED FOODS
CLOTHING & TEXTILES
PHOTOGRAPHY
POETRY

AUGUST 5

FUCHSIA - PLANTS
FUCHSIA - CUT FLOWERS

RECEIVING DATES:

JULY 30-AUGUST 4

FEATURE BOOTHS

JULY 25

POETRY

JULY 31-AUGUST 1

PHOTOGRAPHY

AUGUST 1-2

ARTS & CRAFTS
CLOTHING & TEXTILES
PRESERVED FOODS

AUGUST 5

AGRICULTURE
SCARECROWS
SPECIALTY PACKS
FLORICULTURE
FUCHSIA - PLANTS
BAKED FOODS

 

 

How to Enter

1.   REVIEW THIS FAIR EXHIBITOR’S HANDBOOK to select the classes you would like to enter.

2.   READ THE LOCAL AND STATE RULES

3.   READ DEPARTMENT & DIVISION instructions for the classes you have chosen.

• Copies of the rules are available at the Fair Office if you need them.

4.   ENTRY FORMS:

• Entry Forms may be picked up from the Fair Office, or downloaded from this web site.
• You will need a separate entry form for each Department or Category.
• OUT-OF- COUNTY EXHIBITORS, you may phone the Fair Office (707) 464-9556 for more entry forms.
• Complete all applicable spaces on the entry forms. Fair Staff will be happy to assist you.
• Juniors must include their date of birth. Junior entries require a parent’s signature.
• Fair Staff will fill in exhibitor Codes and Entry Numbers.
• Be sure to REVIEW AND SIGN YOUR ENTRY FORMS.
• Take your Entry Forms to the Fair Office. 421 Hwy 101 N., Crescent City, CA 95531, or Fax to (707) 464-9519.
• Entry forms must be delivered or postmarked by 5: p.m. on the closing date as given for each department.

5.   Bring your exhibits to the fairgrounds ON THE DAYS AND HOURS INDICATED under the Department Headings.

• At this time pick up your Exhibitor’s Pass.  Adult passes are $14.00, Jr/Sr passes are $7.00

6.   EXHIBIT CARDS will be pre-printed and will be attached when you bring your items to the fair.  Please allow time to do this.

7.   COME AND ENJOY THE FAIR.

8.   PICK UP your exhibits after the close of the Fair.  See release times under the Department Headings.

9.   PREMIUM AWARD CHECKS may be picked up at the fairgrounds office, Monday, August 10th. Any checks not cashed within 90 days will be void.

 

Entry Forms

Select an Entry Form and print.

Open Non-Animal
Junior Non-Animal
Open Small Stock
Large Animal
4-H Non-Animal
4-H, FFA & Grange Small Stock
4-H, FFA & Grange Horse

 

Local Rules

READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY!

PREMIUMS MAY BE WITHHELD IF LOCAL & STATE RULES ARE VIOLATED!
(Copies of the State Rules can be obtained from the Fairgrounds Office or on the California Department of Food & Agriculture, Division of Fairs & Expositions website - http//www.cdfa.ca.gov/fe/staterules.htm)

1.   OFFICIAL DATES OF FAIR:

• Thursday, August 6, 2009 through Sunday, August 9, 2009.
• The fair will open to the public at 10:00 a.m. each day of the fair.
• It will close each night at 10:00 p.m., except Sunday (5:00 p.m.)
• The livestock barns will close each night at 9:00 p.m. except Sunday (5:00 p.m.)

2.   SANCTION SHOWS:

• Sanction show rules do not supercede State or Local rules.

3.   4-H, FFA & GRANGE DIVISIONS:

• Entry is open to residents of Del Norte County only.
• A child is considered a resident of Del Norte County if Del Norte County is the residence of the child’s parent of court ordered guardian.

4.   ADULT & JUNIOR DIVISIONS:

• Entry is open to all exhibitors without restriction as to residence.

5.   AGE:

• Junior Exhibitors must be 9 years old as of January 1, 2009 to exhibit animals.
• Horse Show participants must be 9 yrs old as of December 1, 2008
• Small Animal Division participants (Poultry, Pygmy Goat, Rabbit & Cavy) must be 5yrs old as of January 1, 2009

6.   UNIFORM:

• 4-H, FFA & Grange members must wear their organization’s uniform items: hat, scarf or tie &  vest or jacket.
• Independent Exhibitors must wear the fair’s official uniform of white button up shirt with a collar (no polo shirts), dark blue or white western style pants and leather style lace up or slip on type boot and a western style belt.
• Exhibitors showing small animals may wear closed toe shoe or boot.

7.   EXHIBITOR OF THE YEAR AWARD:

• This sponsored award will go to the eligible Adult and Junior Exhibitors earning the highest overall score.
• Exhibitors are eligible when they exhibit in 3 or more non-animal departments and place in at least two departments.
• Prizes won in all departments will count as follows:  5 points for each 1st place, 3 points for each 2nd, 1 point for each 3rd and an additional 5 points for each Best of Show.

8.   HOW AND WHEN TO ENTER:

• Completed entry forms must be returned to the fair office or postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date for entries as noted in the Entry Schedule.
• Mailed entry forms will be rejected if postmarked after closing dates.
• Horse Show Department:  post entries will be accepted.

• Exhibits must be brought to the fairgrounds during days and hours designated under Department and Division headings and in the Entry Schedule.
• Exhibits not received during specified periods will not be accepted.

 

• Exhibitor's name or other identification may NOT appear on the visible portion of any exhibit (except animals).
• Exhibit cards will be pre-printed at the fair office and you will attach them when you bring your exhibits to the fair.  Please allow time to do this.
• Following judging, exhibit cards will be opened by fair clerks for public viewing.

9.   CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:

• Exhibitors canceling their entries for any reason after the official date of closing for entries shall forfeit all entry fees paid, except with a written certificate by a qualified veterinarian
• Veterinary certificates must state the date of inspection, nature of disqualification and must be filed with the fair office at least 24 hours prior to the opening of the fair (Veterinarian's letterhead required.)
• No refunds of $5.00 or less will be made (including overpayments).

10. AWARDS & PREMIUM CHECKS:

• Placement of ribbons does not guarantee awards; only the official placing as indicated on the judging sheet shall determine awards.
• Premium award checks will be mailed to the  exhibitor's address as given on the entry form as soon after the close of the fair as possible (within three weeks).
• Premium checks not cashed within 90 days will be void.
• If you don’t receive your check within four weeks, please call the Fair office.

11. RELEASE OF EXHIBITS:

• Auction animals will be released starting at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, Aug 9th. All other animals will be released starting at 7:00 p.m.
• Cats, Dogs and Horses will be released as specified in Department rules.
• All non-animal exhibits will be released on Monday, Aug. 10th from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• The Fair reserves the right to dispose of exhibits not claimed during specified release period.
• No watchmen will be furnished after official release periods.

12. VETERINARIAN:

• The official Del Norte County Fair veterinarian is TBA.

13. An EXHIBITOR’S PASS:

• Passes may be purchased after exhibits have been accepted for judging.
• Exhibitors will receive an Exhibit Acceptance Slip upon delivery of exhibits to the fairgrounds which may then be brought to the office to purchase an Exhibitor’s Pass.
• Exhibitor’s Pass prices will be $14.00 for Adults, and $7.00 for Juniors or Senior Citizens.
• Only one Exhibitor Pass will be sold per Exhibitor. Good for all 4 days of the fair.
• Those who pay $10.00 or more in entry fees will receive ONE (1) free pass per Exhibitor.
• Exhibitor’s Passes are non-transferable.
• Holders of a valid Exhibitor’s Pass shall be admitted to the fair daily when presenting the pass to the gate attendant.
• Lost Exhibitor Passes will be not be replaced.
• The Del Norte County Fair reserves the right to issue and sell passes which are deemed to be in the best interest of the Del Norte County Fair.

14. IDENTIFICATION:

• All 4-H, FFA, and Grange exhibitors who enter exhibits and/or contests in the 4-H, FFA or Grange Departments of the Del Norte County Fair for the purpose of receiving ribbons paid for by the Fair and for which judges fees are paid by the Fair, shall have a valid 4-H/FFA/Grange wrist band, wristbands will cost $1.00, which may be obtained from the
• 4-H Program Rep, FFA instructor, or Grange leader.
• WRISTBANDS WILL COST $1.00
• Those not holding a valid wrist band must purchase either an Exhibitor’s Pass, a regular admission ticket or a season ticket.
• A reasonable number of 4-H/FFA/Grange leaders and/or parents from each club who have been designated to work at the Fair with 4-H, FFA, or Grange livestock clubs for necessary supervision and instruction of members, may also receive a wrist band (wristbands will cost $1.00)  from their Rep, Instructor, or Leader.

15. EACH EXHIBITOR MUST SHOW HIS OR HER OWN ANIMAL:

• Exceptions can be granted only by the Auction or Livestock Committee and the Fair Manager.

16. VEHICLES:

• No vehicles, except fair owned vehicles, will be allowed to enter the fairgrounds (other than the Main & North Parking Lots) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. daily.
• Unauthorized vehicles that enter prior to that time must be removed by 9:00 a.m.
• Horse and livestock trailers are to enter through the North parking lot "Back Gate" only.
• No parking around the livestock barns. This is a fire safety issue.
• Livestock Parking Passes can be purchased for $5.00 each.

17. PARKING, CAMPING & RV HOOKUPS:

• A charge of $12.00 per day will be made for Recreational Vehicles or other units desiring to hookup to electrical pedestals in the Livestock Parking Lot.
• Other campers must pay a fee of $20.00 (for the duration of  the fair) at the Fair Office and display the receipted camping or parking permit.
• Each 4-H, FFA, or Grange Club will be allocated one RV site to be assigned by the Fair.
• Camping facilities are available on a “first come, first served” basis AND NOT BEFORE MONDAY, JULY 13, 2009.
• Electrical hookups will be made from proper power pedestals only. Running electrical cords to wall plug outlets in buildings is prohibited.
• Livestock Parking Passes can be purchased for $5.00 each.

18. PETS AND OTHER ANIMALS:

• Animals other than those entered in the Fair and Service Dogs will not be allowed on the grounds.
• All other animals must remain in the camping area and be properly contained at all times. (Dogs must be on leashes etc…)

19. UN-CHAPERONED YOUTH:

• No un-chaperoned 4-H, FFA, or Grange youth will be allowed in the barns after 9:00 p.m.
• All un-chaperoned youth around the fairgrounds and livestock barns will be asked to leave after midnight.
• Any drinking of alcoholic beverages by a youth exhibitor will be cause for forfeiture of all prizes and the exhibitor will be asked to take his or her exhibit(s) home.

20. LIABILITY LIMITS:

• The 41st DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION reserves the right to limit the number of entries in any Division or Class.
• Each Exhibitor, by signing the entry form, agrees to hold harmless the fair, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all persons in connection with that Exhibitor’s participation in the Fair and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged as a result of that participation.

 

Judges

In an attempt to insure impartiality, the Del Norte County Fair secures judges for most categories from outside the community. The dedication and effort of these judges is to be commended as their fees, while sufficient to cover travel costs, are inadequate compensation for the hours they give to our fair. A special “THANK YOU” to these judges who will be serving us this year.

DEPARTMENT

JUDGE

Ag-Hort

Joan Cooper, Pphir, OR

Canine

Martha Marsden, Crescent City CA

Dairy

Lucas Denic, Petaluma CA

Arts & Crafts

Marcia Evans, Grants Pass OR

 

Alice Teer, Grants Pass OR

Floriculture and Arrangements

Gena Goddard, Ashland OR

 

Beverly Hicks, Central Point OR

Home Living, Foods

Audrey Souza, Sutter Creek Ca

 

Jesus Garcia, Sutter Creek CA

Clothing & Textiles

Grace Anderson, Grants Pass OR

 

Darlene Koughan, Grants Pass OR

Photography

Angela Mattey, Grants Pass OR

4-H, FFA and Grange Horse

Todd Johnson, Arcata CA

Beef

Floyd Bauer, Madras OR

Swine

Rick Nuegebauer, Fall River Mills CA

Rabbits

Cathy Szychulda, Red Bluff CA

Poultry

Conor Keegan, McKinleyville CA

Goats

Franz Rulofson, Shively CA

Sheep

Floyd Bauer, Madras OR

Cats

Linda Crutcher, Salem OR

Cavy

Cathy Szychulda, Red Bluff CA

 

 

 

Agriculture Department

ADULT & JUNIOR DEPARTMENTS
These departments are open to all juniors and seniors without restriction as to residence. 
Junior classes are listed immediately after Adult classes in each department.

 

1.   Entry forms are due July 25th. 

• Exhibits will be received in the Home Arts Building on Wednesday, August 5th, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will be released on Monday, Aug 10th  from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Produce which becomes wilted or over ripe during the fair will be removed from display and may be replaced by exhibitors on Saturday, Aug. 8th from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. only.

2.   Exhibits cannot be wrapped (except herbs).

• Enter only the number of specimens requested.  Uniformity of size is important.
• The quality desired in agricultural products is that which brings the best financial return in the commercial market.
• Exhibits must be at least equal in maturity to the state of ripeness required by California Agricultural Code Section 42513 in order to be eligible for premium awards
• “Mature” means a stage of ripeness that will insure completion of the ripening process to a degree that will insure palatability after removal of the product from the tree, plant or vine.
•  "Over ripe”  means having an advance stage of maturity which causes the product to be undesirable for human consumption in a fresh state.

3.   VEGETABLES: Unless otherwise noted the type desired for exhibit will be the uniform commercial grade rather than overgrown.

• MONSTROSITIES will not be considered for cash premiums but may be entered and displayed as items of general interest.
• CORN to be un-trimmed
• ONIONS to be un-skinned
• DILL: (3 seed heads with 4 to 6 inch stalks tied together, no roots)
• ROOT VEGETABLES:  Foliage permitted, if wilted will score against exhibit; if cut must be at least 1 inch long.

4.   FORAGE PLANTS: Sheaves, leaves attached, not less than 4 inches in diameter at bottom tie.

• ALL FRUITS & VEGETABLES: Plate  Display (use paper plates please)

5.   LIMIT: 2 entries per class per exhibitor.

• ENTRY FEES: None. 
• JUDGING: Seniors - American System, Juniors - Danish System

      PREMIUM AWARDS    AWARDS PER CLASS:         1ST - $1.50      2nd – $1.00       3rd – $0.50

 

SWEEPSTAKES	First	Second	Third
Divisions:  41, 42, 43, 44, 45	$15.00	$10.00	$5.00
Divisions:  46 & 47	$10.00	$5.00	$3.00

 

 

DIVISION 41: FRUIT & POD VEGETABLES

CLASS

1. Beans, (any variety)12 pods
2. Peas, edible podded, 12 pods
3. Peas, green (any other variety) 12 pods
4. Peppers, any other variety, 4
5. Tomatoes, green, 5
6. Tomatoes, ripe, 5
7. Over / Under sized fruit or pod vegetable
8. Any Other not listed

 

DIVISION 42:  HERBS
(1 bunch, tied, we suggest wrapping stems in wet paper towel and enclosing in a plastic bag)

CLASS

1. Basil   
2. Borage, 1 stalk
3. Catnip (Nepeta)
4. Chives
5. Dill, 2 stalks
6. Lavender
7. Marjoram, any variety
8. Mint, any variety, except spearmint
9. Oregano
10. Parsley, Cilantro   
11. Parsley, any other
12. Rosemary
13. Sage
14. Scented Geranium
15. Spearmint
16. Tarragon
17. Thyme
18. Any herb not listed

 

DIVISION 43:  LEAFY & STEM VEGETABLES

CLASS

1. Broccoli, 1 bunch
2. Cabbage, white, 1 head with outer leaves
3. Cabbage, red, 1 head with outer leaves
4. Celery, any, 1 head
5. Chard, Swiss
6. Lettuce, leaf or head
7. Rhubarb, 6 stalks with leaves
8. Any other leafy or stem vegetable not listed
9. Over/Under sized leafy or stem vegetable

 

DIVISION 44: ROOT, BULB & TUBER VEGETABLES

CLASS

1. Beets, garden, 5 with leaves
2. Carrots, long-type, 5 with leaves
3. Carrots, short-type, 5 with leaves
4. Garlic, elephant, 3
5. Garlic, Italian, 6
6. Garlic, White, 6
7. Onions, flat, 5
8. Onions, globe, 5
9. Potatoes, Kennebec, 5
10. Potatoes, Pontiac, 5
11. Potatoes, any other, 5
12. Radishes, red, 8
13. Any other root, bulb or tuber vegetable not listed
14. Over/Under sized root, bulb or tuber vegetable

 

DIVISION 45:  VINE CROPS

 CLASS 

1. Cucumbers, green, pickling, 6
2. Cucumbers, green, slicing, 3
3. Squash, Crookneck, 3
4. Squash, Zucchini, 3
5. Squash, Zucchini, mature, 1
6. Squash, any other, 1
7. Any other vine crop not listed
8. Over/Under sized vine crop

 

DIVISION 46:  DECIDUOUS FRUITS

CLASS
1.  Apples, Delicious, red or golden, 3
2.  Apples, Gravenstein, 3
3.  Apples, King David, 3
4.  Apples, any other, 3
5.  Pears, 3
6.  Plums, 5
7.  Prunes, any variety, 5
8.  Any Other Deciduous Fruits not listed.

 

DIVISION 47: SMALL FRUITS & BERRIES
Amount: 10 Berries in a Basket

CLASS

1. Blackberries
2. Blueberries
3. Himalaya Berries
4. Raspberries
5. Strawberries, ever-bearing
6. Strawberries, any other variety
7. Any Other small Fruit or Berry not listed

 

DIVISION 48:  HONEY
CLASS

1. Honey, comb (3’ X 3’ frame) or jar (1 pint)

 

 

Scarecrows

DIVISION 49:  SCARECROWS
OPEN TO ADULTS AND JUNIORS

 

1.   Entry forms are due July 25th.   Scarecrows will be received at the Home Arts Building on Wednesday, August 5th, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and released Monday, August 10th from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
2.   Scarecrows must be between 5' and 6' tall, stick frame, self-supporting, suitable for outdoor exhibit and non-flammable. They must be completed and ready for placement when delivered to the fairgrounds.


3.   LIMIT: 1 entry per class per exhibitor

• ENTRY FEE: $2.00 per entry
• JUDGING: American System

PREMIUM AWARDS   AWARDS PER CLASS:
      1ST - $15.00          2nd – $10.00     3rd – $5.00

SCARECROWS

CLASS   

1. Scarecrow built by an individual
2. Scarecrow built by a group

 

Fine Arts Department

1. Entry forms are due July25th. Exhibits will be received in the Arts and Crafts Building  on Saturday & Sunday, August 1st and 2nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and released on Monday, August 10th from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
2. Exhibits must have been completed within one year prior to 08/1/09 to be eligible for cash awards.
3. No kits or stamped patterns are allowed. Artists who draw or paint from another's work must declare the exhibit to be a copy on the entry form.
4. Fair management and the Arts & Crafts Superintendent reserve the right to reject any exhibit which may be offensive to fair patrons; no obscene material will be accepted in any art form. No work over 42" in its largest dimension,  including matting or frame, will be accepted.
5. All paintings, drawings and collages must be framed or mounted on mat board and fitted with hanging facilities.
6. Sculpting refers to the shaping of clay, ivory, marble, stone, wood or other material; or making molds for casting in plaster or bronze.
7. Exhibitors who have entered Non-Amateur Classes may not enter similar classes in amateur divisions, regardless of their failure to win blue ribbons as a Non-Amateur. (See  Definitions).
8. NOTE:  “Any Other” classes are to be used only if an item does not fit into any of the listed classes.  Items entered in these classes will be transferred or disqualified if they fit into another class. Please specify on your entry form what it is you are entering in the “Any Other” classes.

Definitions ~ Amateur Division:

• Open to those who engage in art and craft work as a pastime rather than a profession, whose returns from sales (if any) do not exceed the cost of the materials used and who are not otherwise paid for engaging in this work, other than cash prizes or premium awards.
• Adult Amateur: age 18 to 59
• Senior Citizen Amateur: age 60 and over

LIMIT: Only Amateurs May Enter,  2 entries per class.
ENTRY FEE: None
JUDGING: American System.

 

AMATEUR DIVISIONS PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS

PREMIUM AWARDS          PREMIUMS PER CLASS      1st - $2.50        2nd - $1.50       3rd - $1.00

 

DIVISION 61:  ACRYLICS, ADULT
DIVISION 62: ACRYLICS, SENIOR CITIZEN
CLASS

1. Animal or Bird Life
2. Floral
3. Landscape
4. Seascape
5. Any Other not listed  (specify on entry form)

 

DIVISION 63: CRAYON, CHARCOAL OR PASTEL, ADULT
DIVISION 64: CRAYON, CHARCOAL OR PASTEL, SENIOR CITIZEN

CLASS

1. Animal or Bird Life
2. Floral
3. Portrait
4. Any Other not listed

 

DIVISION 65:  PEN & INK, ADULT
DIVISION 66: PEN & INK, SENIOR CITIZEN

CLASS

1. Animal or Bird Life
2. Floral
3. Any Other not listed (specify)

 

DIVISION 67:  OIL PAINTINGS, ADULT
DIVISION 68:  OIL PAINTINGS, SENIOR

 

CLASS

1. Animal or Bird Life
2. Floral
3. Landscape
4. Portrait
5. Seascape
6. Still Life
7. Redwoods
8. Any Other  not listed

 

DIVISION 69:  PENCIL, ADULT
DIVISION 70: PENCIL, SENIOR CITIZEN

CLASS

1. Animal or Bird Life
2. Floral
3. Landscape / Seascape
4. Portraits
5. Still Life
6. Any Other not listed

 

DIVISION 71:  POSTER PAINTS &  WATERCOLORS, ADULT
DIVISION 72: POSTER PAINTS & WATERCOLORS, SENIOR CITIZEN

CLASS

1. Animal or Bird Life  
2. Floral
3. Landscape / Seascape
4. Any Other not listed

 

DIVISION 73:  MISCELLANEOUS MEDIA, ADULT
DIVISION 74: MISCELLANEOUS MEDIA, SENIOR CITIZEN

CLASS

1. Any other Medium  (specify on entry form)

 

DIVISION 75: SCULPTURE – ADULT OR SENIOR

CLASS                                                           

1. Carved Sculpture
2. Cast Sculpture

 

NON-AMATEUR DIVISION
Open to artists of any age, whose returns from sales have exceeded the cost of materials used, or who have been otherwise remunerated (excluding cash prizes or premium awards), whose art or craft work is an avocation rather than a primary source of income.
                                                                                   

PREMIUM AWARDS

• Entry Fee: $5.00
• Premiums will be based on the number of entries in each class.
• 100% of the entry fees will be paid out in premiums.
• Those who pay $10.00 or more in entry fees will receive one free Exhibitor’s Pass.
• LIMIT: 3 entries.

 

NUMBER OF ENTRIES IN CLASS	NUMBER OF PLACES PAID	PERCENT OF CLASS JACKPOT
1 entry	1	100%
2 entries	2	60%-40%
3 entries	3	50%-30%-20%
4 + entries	4	40%-30%- 20%-10%
	Best of Show	Rosette

 

DIVISION 76: NON-AMATEUR ARTS & CRAFTS

CLASS

1. Acrylics       
2. Charcoal, Crayon or Pastel
3. Oil Painting
4. Sculpture, any
5. Any Other Paintings & Drawings
6. Any Other Crafts (specify on entry form)

 

Hobby & Craft Department

1. Entry forms are due July25th. Exhibits will be received in the Arts and Crafts Building on Saturday & Sunday, August 1st & 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. They will be released on Monday, August 10th from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
2. Exhibits must have been completed within one year prior to 8/1/09, to be eligible for cash awards.
3. No kits or stamped patterns are allowed (except in Miniatures & Doll House Division; Models from Kits Class; and Model Airplanes, Radio Controlled, Classes). Artists who draw or paint from another's work must declare the exhibit to be a

1. copy on the entry form.

4. Fair management and the Arts & Crafts Superintendent reserve the right to reject any exhibit which may be  offensive to fair patrons; no obscene material will be accepted in any art form. No work over 42" in its largest dimension,  including matting or frame, will be accepted (except in the Non-Amateur Division; Model Airplanes, Radio Controlled Classes; Miniatures & Doll House Division; or Woodwork Classes).

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5. Sculpting refers to the shaping of clay, ivory, marble, stone, wood or other material; or making molds for casting in plaster or bronze.
6. Exhibitors who have entered Non-Amateur Classes may not enter similar classes in Amateur Divisions, regardless of their failure to win blue ribbons as a Non-Amateur.

 

LIMIT: Amateurs (2 entries per class).
ENTRY FEE:  None.
JUDGING: American system.
     
 PREMIUM AWARDS           PREMIUMS PER CLASS       1st -$2.50   2nd - $1.50    3rd - $1.00

 

DIVISION 81: CERAMICS, POTTERY & STONEWARE

CLASS

1. Hand modeled or hand thrown
2. Painting on Ceramic
3. Any other not listed

 

DIVISION 82:  MINIATURES & DOLLHOUSES
One Entry (Not to Exceed 6 Feet in Overall Measurement) per Exhibitor.

CLASS

1. Dollhouses, Furnished (any scale)
2. Other Miniature Buildings (any scale)
3. Dome Displays using Miniatures
4. Miniature Furniture, Handmade
5. Miniature Accessories, Handmade
6. Room Boxes, Furnished
7. Miniatures, other

 

DIVISION 83:  HANDICRAFTS

CLASS

1. Bead Work                                                     
2. Centerpieces
3. Christmas Decorations, Religious
4. Christmas Decorations, Wreath
5. Christmas Decorations, Any other
6. Crafts from Recycled Materials
7. Dolls, Clowns
8. Dolls, Any Other
9. Driftwood, Any
10. Holiday Decorations, Other than Christmas
11. Homemade Greeting Cards
12. Jewelry
13. Memory Book
14. Memory Book Page
15. Metal Work
16. Mobiles, any
17. Models from Kits, any
18. Models of Original Design
19. Natural Art (cones, seeds, etc., all parts fastened)
20. Natural Objects, decorated
21. Plaques, three dimensional
22. Sculpture, Any Medium
23. Shell Craft
24. Tole or Decorative Painting
25. Toys
26. Wood Carving
27. Woodwork, Furniture
28. Woodwork, turned item
29. Woodwork, Any Other
30. Wreath, Other than Christmas
31. Any Other Handicraft, animal or bird
32. Any Other Handicraft, Home Furnishing
33. Any Other Handicraft not listed         

 

DIVISION 84:  SENIOR CITIZEN HANDICRAFTS
These classes are open to ages 60 and older.  You may enter these classes or Division 83.

CLASS

1. Any Christmas item 
2. Woodworking, any
3. Tole Painting, any
4. Any other handicraft

 

DIVISION 85: PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED ADULTS

CLASS

1. Paintings & Drawings
2. Any Handicraft or Hobby

 

SCORING OF CRAFTS		SCORE
Appearance	Total Effect, Overall design & proportion	25%
Workmanship	How is it made?	35%
Utilities & Difficulty Factor	Does it do what it should? How usable; effort to make.	20%
Originality Creativity		20%
	Total	100%

 

Floriculture Department

1.   Entry forms are due July 25th. 

• The name of the plant or flower MUST BE on the entry form.
• Exhibits will be accepted only on Wednesday, August 5th from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Exhibits are to be delivered to the floral building.
• Exhibit Cards will be pre-printed and will be attached when you bring your exhibits to the fair.  Please allow time to do this.
• Exhibits will be released on Monday, August 10th from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

2.   Entry is open to amateur growers who care for their own garden exhibits (occasional help allowed). No help with arrangements.

3.   When the number of plants or cut flowers is indicated for a class, the exhibition of any other quantity will disqualify the exhibit. Use of artificial flowers/foliage or tissue paper is not allowed; use of foil is discouraged. All potted material must be rooted and growing.

4.   Exhibitors must supply drainage saucers for all potted plants and containers, except specimens. (A Specimen is an entry that is not an arrangement of bouquet) All flowers in specimen class must have their own foliage if foliage is grown on the stem with flower. No dressing, wiring or filler allowed.

5.   The following should be disbudded: Carnations;  Roses (except floribunda rambler or cluster type);  Dahlias (except pompon or miniature); and Chrysanthemums (except hardy and azalea or cushion type). All roses must be exhibited with two or more sets of leaves.

6.   Attention should be given to relationship of container to plant material. Including cleanliness of containers.

7.   FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS: should not be planted; must be completed at home (tables will be provided for last minute details only). All arrangements must be securely fastened. Foliage and accessories are permitted unless otherwise stated; succulents are classed as foliage. Mats, stands and small pebbles used to cover frog pin are not counted as accessories. Dried flowers are not allowed except in "Special Arrangements" Division. The "Novice Arrangements" Division is open only to exhibitors who have never won a blue ribbon in arrangements.

8.   If needed, assistance will be available to carry heavy entries from the parking lot to the Floral Bldg.

9.   On Saturday, exhibitors are strongly encouraged to replace cut specimens from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.

LIMIT: 2 Entries per class, except Dahlias (1 entry per class). 

ENTRY FEE: None

JUDGING: American System.   

 

PREMIUM AWARDS

AWARDS PER CLASS:	1ST	2ND	3RD
Floriculture	$1.50	$1.00	$0.50
Arrangements	$2.50	$1.50	$1.00

                                           

Sweepstakes:  $15.00 for First place and ribbons for Second and Third place will be given in the following eight divisions:  Potted Plants, Cut Flowers (including Gladiolus), Dahlias, Arrangements, Cut Roses, Miniatures, Bonsai , and the Junior Department.

$25.00 SWEEPSTAKES
Over all for the whole Department.

 

DIVISION 91: POTTED PLANTS
All potted material must be rooted and growing.

Exhibitors must supply drainage saucers for all potted plants and containers.

CLASS

1. African Violets,  single crown, single flowers, shades of blue
2. African Violets,  single crown, single flower,  shades of pink
3. African Violets, single crown, single flower,  any other color
4. African Violets, single  crown, double flower, shades of blue
5. African Violets, single crown, double flower, shades of pink
6. African Violets, single crown, double flower, shades of purple
7. African Violets, single  crown, double flower, white
8. African Violets, single crown, double flower, multi-color
9. African Violets, single crown, double flower, any other color
10. African Violets,  trailing, one plant, at least 3 trailing stems, any
11. African Violets, single crown, miniature, any
12. Begonia, Canetype (Angel Wings)
13. Begonia, Rhizomatous (trailing root)
14. Begonia, Semperflorens (fibrous rooted)
15. Begonia, Tub (2 or  more varieties)
16. Begonia, Tuberous, hanging
17. Begonia, Tuberous, upright
18. Cacti, bowl
19. Cactus, individual
20. Crassula (Jade Plant)
21. Fern, Asparagus
22. Fern, Boston or Fluffy Ruffles
23. Fern, any other 
24. Garden Bowl
25. Geranium, Dwarf, double
26. Geranium, Fancy Leaf
27. Geranium, Ivy
28. Geranium, Martha Washington
29. Geranium, Scented Leaf
30. Geranium, Zonal, Single
31. Geranium, Zonal, Double
32. Hoya
33. Ivy
34. Maranta (Prayer Plant), any variety
35. Oak leaf                                
36. Planter Box (not more  than 4' long, not more than 18" high, not  more than 12" wide)
37. Purple Velvet
38. Orchid, Cattleyas
39. Orchid, Dendrobiums
40. Orchid, Miltonias
41. Orchid, Paphiopedilum
42. Orchid, Phalaenopsis
43. Orchid, Oncidium
44. Orchid, Other
45. Roses, miniature
46. Sansevieria
47. Spider Plant
48. Succulents, group
49. Succulents, individual
50. Terrarium
51. Any Other Potted Plant in bloom
52. Any Other Potted Plant not in bloom

 

DIVISION 92:  BONSAI  TREES - small tree in a pot
CLASS

1. Upright, formal
2. Upright, informal
3. Cascade - tree over side below pot
4. Semi-cascade - tree over side not to bottom of pot
5. Literali - crooked tree
6. Any other

 

DIVISION 93: CUT ROSES
All roses must be displayed with two or more sets of leaves
and must be disbudded as indicated in each class.

CLASS

HYBRID TEA & GRANDIFLORA ROSES (Disbudded, 1 bloom per stem)

1. White yellow & yellow blends
2. Pink & pink blends
3. Orange, orange-red &  blends
4. Red & red blends
5. Any color not listed

HYBRID TEA & GRANDIFLORA SPRAYS (Not disbudded, 3 or more blooms per stem)

6. Any Color, 1 spray

FLORIBUNDA ROSE SPRAYS (Not disbudded, 3 or more blooms per stem)

7. White, yellow & yellow blends, 1 spray
8. Orange, orange-red &  blends, 1 spray
9. Pink & pink blends, 1 spray
10. Red & red blends, 1 spray
11. Any color not listed, 1 spray

FLORIBUNDA ROSES (Disbudded, 1 bloom per stem)

12. Any color, 1 stem

MINIATURE ROSE (Disbudded, 1 bloom per stem)

13. Pink, white, yellow & their blends, 1 bloom
14. Any color not listed.

MINIATURE ROSE SPRAYS(3 or more blooms per stem)

15. Pink, white, yellow & their blends, 1 spray
16. Any color not listed, 1 spray

CLIMBING BLOOMS (Other than Climbing Hybrid Tea)

17. Any color, 1 bloom or 1 spray

SHRUB OR OLD GARDEN ROSES (i.e., Moss, Rugose, Dortmund)

18. Any color, 1 bloom or 1 spray

 

DIVISION 94: DAHLIAS
(1 entry per class) Dahlias must be disbudded except for the pompon or miniatures.
( ) means number of stems required for each class.

CLASS

1. Anemone, (2)
2. Ball, 1 color, (2)
3. Ball, miniature, (2)
4. Ball, mixed, (3)
5. Cactus, 1 color, 4” to 8” (1)
6. Cactus, 1 color, 8” & over (1)
7. Cactus, mixed, 4” to 8” (3)
8. Cactus, mixed, 8” & over (3)
9. Cactus, fimbriated (2)
10. Collarette, 1 color (2)
11. Collarette, mixed (2)
12. Formal Decorative, 1 color, 4” to 8” (3)
13. Formal Decorative, 1 color, 8”& over (1)
14. Formal Decorative, mixed, 4” to 8” (3)
15. Formal Decorative, mixed, 8” & over (3)
16. Incurved Cactus, 5” & over, 1 stem
17. Incurved Cactus, 1 color, 4” to 8” (1)
18. Incurved Cactus, mixed, 4” to 8” (2)
19. Informal Decorative, 1 color, 4” to 8” (1)
20. Informal Decorative, 1 color, 8”& over, (1)
21. Informal Decorative, mixed, 4” to 8” (3)
22. Miniature Formal, 1 color (2)
23. Miniature, mixed (3)
24. Pompon, 1 color (2)
25. Pompon, mixed (3)
26. Semi-Cactus, 1 color, 4” to 8” (1)
27. Semi-Cactus, 1 color, 8” & over, (1)
28. Semi-Cactus, fimbriated, (1)
29. Semi-Cactus, mixed, 4” to 8” (3)
30. Single Dahlias, 1 color (2)
31. Single Dahlias, mixed (3)
32. Topmix, mixed (5) or any color (3)
33. Water Lily type (2)
34. Water Lily type, mixed (2)
35. All Other Varieties, 1 color (2)
36. All Other Varieties, mixed (3)

 

DIVISION 95: CUT GLADIOLUS

CLASS

1. Orange (3)  
2. Red (3)   
3. White or Cream (3)
4. Yellow (3)   
5. Rose (3)
6. Lavender (3)
7. Bi-Color (3)
8. Any Other (3)
9. Mixed (7)

 

DIVISION 96: FLOWERING SHRUBS

CLASS

1. Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) (3)
2. Escalonia (3)
3. Hydrangea (1)
4. Honeysuckle (Lonicera) (3)             
5. Heaths & Heathers
6. Any other

 

DIVISION 97: OTHER CUT FLOWERS
(3 stems of each unless otherwise noted)

• NOTE: Floriculture management reserves the right to remove exhibits that have wilted.
• Exhibit specimens should be replaced on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
• Containers will be saved and may be claimed on Monday, Aug 10th only.

 

CLASS

1. Amaranthus (loves lies bleeding)
2. Aster (Asteraceae Compositae), all
3. Astilbe (False Spirea)
4. Candytuft
5. Centaurea, annual (bachlor button)
6. Centaurea, perennial (dusty miller)
7. Centranthus Ruber (valeriana)
8. Chrysanthemum
9. Clematis
10. Coreopsis
11. Cosmos
12. Daisies
13. Delphinium, annual (larkspur)
14. Delphinium, perennial, 1 stem
15. Dianthus (carnation, sweet william, etc.)
16. Geranium (Cranesbill)
17. Gerbera (Transvaal Daisy)
18. Lily, Asiatic, 1 stem
19. Lily, Oriental, 1 stem
20. Lily, other, 1 stem (Tiger lily, Red Hot Poker, Madonna)
21. Lobelia
22. Nasturtium
23. Nigella (Love-in-a-mist)
24. Pelargonium (xonal Geranium), single
25. Pelargonium, double (martha washington)
26. Penstemon
27. Petunia, single
28. Petunia, double
29. Phlox
30. Poppy (Papaver)
31. Salvia
32. Scabiosa
33. Schizanthus
34. Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus)
35. Statice Limonium
36. Strawflowers (Helichrysum)
37. Sweetpea (Lathyrus odoratus) all same color
38. Sweetpea (Lathyrus odoratus) mixed
39. Sunflower (Helianthus annus)
40. Thatictrum (Meadow Rue), 1 spray
41. Verbena
42. Viola (Pansy)
43. Any other cut flower not listed

 

DIVISION 98:  MIXED BOUQUETS, CUT FLOWERS

CLASS                                                                                                                       

1. Dahlia Basket, 1 color
2. Dahlia Basket, mixed
3. Mixed Bouquet, 8 or more varieties of flowers, no fern
4. Mixed Bouquet, flowers of one color or shades of one color
5. Miniature Bouquet, 5" to 10"
6. Old Fashioned Bouquet in Antique Container

 

DIVISION 99:  THEMES

CLASS                                                                    

1. Cowboy Boots & Country Roots relate the fair theme
2. Bridal Path - an informal bridal bouquet
3. Country Kitchen Breakfast a kitchen table arrangement
4. Bountiful Harvest may include fresh fruit, grains or vegetables
5. A Fantasy of Tomorrow - use your imagination
6. By the Sea, By the beautiful sea an arrangement using shells or driftwood, etc.
7. Looking through a Garden Gate an arrangement featuring your garden’s best
8. A Vision of Lights a bouquet using candles

 

DIVISION 100:  NOVICE ARRANGEMENT  THEMES

CLASS

1. Cowboy Boots & Country Roots Relate the Fair Theme
2. Summer in Del Norte County May include fresh fruit, grains or vegetables
3. A Kaleidoscope of Colors Use bright colors, some white
4. A Vision in Lights A bouquet using candles

 

DIVISION 101:  SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS

CLASS

1. Use fresh & dried plant material together
2. Use fresh flowers with fabric
3. Use dried materials, natural
4. Use dried materials, sprayed or gilded
5. Use favorite flower in shell container
6. Use shades of one color           

 

DIVISION 102:  MINIATURES  (Not to Exceed 4" in any dimension)

CLASS

1. Basket Container               
2. China Container
3. Cup & Saucer Container
4. Driftwood Container
5. Other Wood Container
6. Glass Container
7. Shell Container
8. Silver Container
9. Other Metal Container
10. Any Other Container

 

 DIVISION 103:  SEMI-MINIATURES  (Between 6"&10" in any dimension)

CLASS

1. Arrangement in a spoon
2. Arrangement in a stemmed glass
3. Arrangement in a milk glass container

 

Fuchsia Department

FUCHSIA SHOW
Sponsored by the CRESCENT CITY FUCHSIA CLUB
THIS SHOW IS LIMITED TO FUCHSIAS ONLY.
                                                                                
SHOW & ENTRY RULES

The Crescent City Fuchsia Society will be the organization responsible for the registration and acceptance of all entries for the Del Norte County Fair Fuchsia Show.
Plants will be accepted for registration between the hours of 12:00 noon and 6 pm on Wednesday, August 5th in the Dining Room at the fairgrounds.
All entries must be registered to participate in the Fuchsia Show.
All entries will be under the control of the show chairperson during the show.
No show plant may be removed from the show without the chairperson’s approval.
Any entry showing evidence of disease or pest infestation will be disqualified from both the show/or plant sale and removed from the area.
This action may be ordered by either the show chairperson or the show judges.
All show and sale plants must have appropriate labels clearly identifying the fuchsia species or variety name.

There will be two classes for fuchsia show exhibitors:
NOVICE - A person who has participated in AFS sanctioned Fuchsia Shows for 3 years or less. A red registration card will be used for these show entries.
ADVANCED - A person who has participated in AFS sanctioned Fuchsia shows for more than 3 years. A blue registration card will be used for show entries.
JUDGING:
Judging will begin at approximately 8:30 am, Thursday, July 6st. Judges and assigned helpers will have access to the show area. The show area will be closed to both club members and the public during the judging process. Judges are certified for this task by the American Fuchsia Society. Show plants will be judged using current American Fuchsia standards. The decisions of the judges will be final.
Judges this year are Sue Randal & Diane Keesee, both AFS certified judges.
SAMPLE REGISTRATION FORM
ADVANCED (Blue form) NOVICE (Red form)
DIVISION BOX (enter letter)
CATEGORY (ENTER #)
DIVISION & CATEGORY: (SEE CATEGORY AND SECTION LIST BELOW)                                                          Example: Using “A4" as the example, “A” would represent the Category A – a Standard Tree Fuchsia. The number “4" would represent the section – a semi double fuchsia, over 24 inches in height. See the following pages for categories, section and brief explanations.
Owner Name:
Phone:
SIGNATURE:

 

CLOSING
The show and the plant sale will close at 4 pm on Sunday. Exhibitors may pick up their show plants and/or sale plants between 3 pm and 5 pm or make special arrangements with the show chairperson. Any plants not picked up by their owner by 5 pm will become the property of the Crescent City Fuchsia Society.
AWARDS: Ribbons for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in each division. Special ribbons will be awarded for 1st & 2nd best of show, both novice and advanced. Special awards for 1st & 2nd with the most points, both novice and advanced.
** TAKE NOTE** In the following listings, the capitol letter items: A thru V, are DIVISIONS.
The numbered items: 1 thru 106, are CATEGORIES.

 

 

SHOW CATEGORIES - two (2) entries per person per category

A.    STANDARD TREE: Height is measured from soil line to first branch. One or more trunks, intertwined, to form a single main trunk.
DOUBLE FLOWER                      SEMI DOUBLE                           SINGLE FLOWER
1.  Height over 24”                    4.  Height over 24”                              7. Height over 24"
2.  Height 12 - 24”                    5.  Height 12 - 24”                              8. Height 12" - 24"
3.  Height under 12”                  6.  Height under 12”                            9. Height under 12"

B.    CASCADING TREE: Cascading growth. Height is measured from soil line to first branch.  One or more trunks, intertwined, to form a single main trunk.
DOUBLE FLOWER                      SEMI DOUBLE                           SINGLE FLOWER
10.  Height over 24”                        11.  Height over 24”                                  14. Height over 24"
11.  Height under 24”                      13. Height under 24”                                 15. Height under 24"

C.    HANGING BASKET: One plant to a pot. Pot is measured from inside to inside.
DOUBLE FLOWER                      SEMI DOUBLE                           SINGLE FLOWER
16. Pot measures over 8”                18. Pot measures over 8”              20. Pot measures over 8”
17. Pot measures less than 8”          19. Pot measures less than 8”        21. Pot measures less than 8”
D.    HANGING BASKET: More than one plant of the same variety to a pot. Pot is measured from inside to inside.
DOUBLE FLOWER                      SEMI DOUBLE                           SINGLE FLOWER
22. Pot measures over 8”                24. Pot measures over 8”              26. Pot measures over 8”
23. Pot measures less than 8”          25. Pot measures less than 8”        27. Pot measures less than 8”
           
E.    WALL OR HALF BASKET: One or more plants of the same variety.
DOUBLE FLOWER                      SEMI DOUBLE                           SINGLE FLOWER
28. Pot measures over 8”                30. Pot measures over 8”              32. Pot measures over 8”
29. Pot measures less than 8”          31. Pot measures less than 8”        33. Pot measures less than 8”
                       
F.    SPECIES: Any fuchsia plant identified as a species rather than a hybrid. May have more than one plant of same variety on container.
TRAILING                                     UPRIGHT
34. Pot measures over 8”                     36. Pot measures over 8”
35. Pot measures less than 8”               37. Pot measures less than 8”

G.    FOLIAGE: One or more plants of same variety per container. Blossoms are not necessary as the plant is judged by its foliage presentation. Foliage 2 or more colors.
TRAILING                                     UPRIGHT                                    TREE
38. Pot measures over 8”                     40. Pot measures over 8”          42. Pots over 8"
39. Pot measures less than 8”               41. Pot measures less than 8”    42. Pots less than 8"

 

H.    TRELLIS: One or more plants of the same variety trained to grow in a trellis. Fan or Espalier
DOUBLE FLOWER                      SEMI DOUBLE                           SINGLE FLOWER
44. Under 24"  Trellis size          46. Under 24" Trellis size                     48. Under 24" Trellis size
45. Over 24" Trellis size             47. Over 24" Trellis size                      49. Over 24" Trellis size
I.     DECORATIVE: No limit on number of plants of the same or mixed variety but all plants must be uniformly single or double flowers. Size determined by overall height.
DOUBLE FLOWER                SEMI DOUBLE                                 SINGLE FLOWER
50.  Less than 24”                     52.  Less than 24”                               54.  Less than 24”
51.  Over 24”                           53. Over 24”                                       55. Over 24”

J.     MINIATURE: Plant and pots not more than 15" in total dimension.
56. One plant, single, semi double or double flowered.

K.   BONSAI: No size limit but must be consistent with the bonsai theme.
57. One plant                           58. More than one plant           

L.    BUSH: One upright fuchsia plant with a single straight trunk clear of branches for no more than one-fifth (1/5) the total height of the plant. No plant material may extend below the top of the container.
DOUBLE FLOWER                SEMI DOUBLE                                 SINGLE FLOWER
59. Pot measures over 8”          61. Pot measures over 8”                    63. Pot measures over 8”
60. Pot measures less than 8”    62. Pot measures less than 8”              64. Pot measures less than 8”
M.   SHRUB: One plant with a number of stems originating from the soil surface. No plant material may extend below the top of the container..
DOUBLE FLOWER                SEMI DOUBLE                                 SINGLE FLOWER
65. Pot measures over 8”          67. Pot measures over 8”                    69. Pot measures over 8”
66. Pot measures less than 8”    68. Pot measures less than 8”              70. Pot measures less than 8”

N.   LAX-SHRUB/BUSH: Branches hang down no more than ½ the container height.
DOUBLE FLOWER                SEMI DOUBLE                                 SINGLE FLOWER
71. Pot measures over 8”          73. Pot measures over 8”                    75. Pot measures over 8”
72. Pot measures less than 8”    74. Pot measures less than 8”              76. Pot measures less than 8”
O.   ENCLIANDRAS: All varieties.
UPRIGHT PLANTS                           TRAILING
77. Pot measures over 8”                     79. Pot measures over 8”
78. Pot measures less than 8”               80. Pot measures less than 8”

P.    TRIPHYLLAS: All varieties of this genetic background.
81. Upright plants all sizes               82. Hanging plants all sizes

 

Q.   MIXED PLANTING: Combination of fuchsias with other flowers. Fuchsias should be dominant.
83. Overall height under 10"                 84. Overall height over 10"

NOTE: CUT FLOWERS AND ARRANGEMENTS ARE DUE THURSDAY, AUGUST 6th BEFORE JUDGING STARTS AT 8:30 AM.

R.    CUT FLOWERS: Stems over 4”.
DOUBLE FLOWERS              SEMI DOUBLE                                 SINGLE FLOWERS
85. 3 stems, 1 variety                      87. 3 stems, 1 variety                    89. 3 stems, 1 variety
86. 3 stems, 3 varieties                    88. 3 stems, 3 varieties                 90. 3 stems, 3 varieties

S.    MINIATURE CUT FLOWERS: Stems under 4”.
DOUBLE FLOWERS              SEMI DOUBLE                                 SINGLE FLOWERS
91. 3 stems, 1 variety                93. 3 stems, 1 variety                          95. 3 stems, 1 variety
92. 3 stems, 3 varieties            94. 3 stems, 3 varieties             96. 3 stems, 3 varieties

T.    FUCHSIA ARRANGEMENTS: May include ornaments, other flowers and foliage, fuchsia should be dominant.
97. Size of entire arrangement, 4" or less
98. Size of entire arrangement, 4" to 8"
99. Size of entire arrangement, over 8"

U.    FLOATING ARRANGEMENTS: Fuchsia flowers only. Six or more blossoms of any type per arrangement.
100. Arrangement floating in a simple glass or ceramic container.

V.    DRIED FLOWERS: Any fuchsia variety.
101.  Single Flower                              104. Single Flower Arrangement
102. Double Flower                              105. Double flower Arrangement
103. Semi Double Flower                    106. Semi Double Arrangement  

For more information about the Crescent City Chapter of the American Fuchsia Society, please call: 464-3827 or visit a local chapter meeting: Fairgrounds Dining Room at 6:00 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.

 

Home Living Department

1.    Entry forms are due July 25th.


2.    Exhibits must have been completed within one year prior to August 1, 2009 to be eligible for cash awards.


3.    Local and State Rules apply; exhibitors should review carefully this Fair Exhibitor’s Handbook.

ENTRY FEES:  None.

JUDGING:  American System

 

Baked Foods & Confections

1. Exhibits will be received on Wednesday, August 5th from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. only. Released on Monday, August 10th from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

2. Exhibits must be home prepared by the exhibitor. No packaged mixes may be used (except decorated cakes). Entries, unless otherwise noted, are to be on a plate in a plastic bag or covered in plastic wrap. The fair suggest using paper plates. The fair is not responsible for broken dishes. Exhibit cards will be attached when you bring your entries to the fair.  Please allow time to do this. Do not cover decorated cakes. There is no refrigeration.

3. Enter only the amounts of foods specified (i.e.,6 cookies, not 8 or 10).

4. LIMIT: 1 entry per class except those classes marked with an asterisk* which allow 2 entries, provided they are different from all other entries; and except Decorated Cakes (2 entries per class

 

DIVISION 111: “OUR FAVORITE RECIPE”

CLASS

1. Pat’s Crazy Cake (bring ½ plus 1 slice)

1 ½ cup flour
3 Tbsp cocoa
1 cup sugar
1 tsp baking soda


½ tsp salt
1 tsp vinegar
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup water

Put dry ingredients into a large bowl. Add liquids. Mix well. Pour in greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

 

DIVISION 112: LOW FAT OR NON-FAT BAKED FOOD

CLASS

1.    Any Non-fat baked food*
2.    Any Low fat baked food (at least 1/3 less fat)*

 

DIVISION 113:  YEAST BREADS  (½ loaf plus 1 slice)

CLASS

2. French Bread*       
3. Machine Baked Bread. White*  ( Top half of loaf)
4. Machine Baked Bread. Wheat* (Top half of loaf)
5. Raisin Bread
6. White Bread
7. Other Yeast Bread, White*
8. Other Yeast Bread, Wheat*

 

DIVISION 114: QUICK BREADS   (½ loaf plus 1 slice)

CLASS

9. Banana Nut Bread     
10. Corn Bread
11. Nut Bread, Baking Powder *
12. Other Quick Bread, White flour *
13. Other Quick Bread, Wheat flour *

 

DIVISION 115:  BISCUITS, MUFFINS & ROLLS (6)

CLASS

1. Baking Powder Biscuits, plain white
2. Cinnamon Rolls
3. Muffins *
4. Sweet Rolls *
5. Any Other *

 

DIVISION 116:  DECORATED CAKES

• 2 Entries per Class per Exhibitor

 

• A  mix, Styrofoam or cardboard form may be used provided the shape is one which could be achieved through baking.   Do not cover.

CLASS

1. One layer cake * (any shape), any theme
2. Multiple layer cake * any other theme (specify on entry form)

 

DIVISION 117:  CAKES   (½ plus 1 slice)

CLASS

1. Angel Food, white
2. Bundt Cake*
3. Carrot Cake
4. Chocolate Layer Cake
5. Coffee Cake
6. Fresh Apple Cake
7. Any other layer cake*
8. Any Other (specify on entry form)*

 

DIVISION 118:  COOKIES (6)

CLASS

1. Chocolate Chip, basic
2. Chocolate Chip, var.
3. Oatmeal, basic
4. Oatmeal, variation
5. Peanut Butter, basic
6. Peanut Butter, variation
7. Other Drop Cookies*
8. Chocolate Brownies
9. Fruit and/or nut bars*
10. Other Bar Cookies*
11. Molded, shaped or rolled cookies, or Ice Box cookies*
12. Sugar Cookies
13. Any Other Cookie (specify)*

 

DIVISION 119:  PIES & PASTRY
(whole pie, 5” or more in pie pan - foil pie pan recommended)

CLASS

1. Apple, 2 crust
2. Berry, 2 crust
3. Cherry, 2 crust
4. Any Other 2 crust pie (specify)*
5. Pumpkin, 1 crust (no meringue)
6. Any Other 1 crust Pie, (specify)*
7. Any Pastry (specify)*

 

DIVISION 120:  CONFECTIONS  (6 pieces)

CLASS

1. Divinity
2. Fudge, Dark
3. Fudge, Light
4. Any Other Confection * (specify on entry form)

 

DIVISION 121:  ORIGINAL RECIPES
(Created from Exhibitor's Imagination)

Exhibits must be accompanied by recipe, typed or printed on a  3"x 5" or 4"x 6" card for display  

CLASS

1. Cookies*(6)
2. Any Other Original Baked Foods Recipe* (specify on entry form)

Clothing & Textiles Department

1. Exhibits will be received on Saturday & Sunday, August 1st and 2nd  from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Home Arts Building.
2. Entry Cards will be attached when you bring items to the fair. Please allow time to do this.
3. Articles which are soiled, poorly ironed or in need of repair will not be judged. All small pieces should be securely mounted on cardboard. Clothing must have hangers if appropriate. Pictures and wall hangings must be fitted with hanging facilities. All pictures shall be framed. Measurement of pictures is taken inside the frame or mat.
4. Premium scales are based upon amount of skill and time required and/or expense of producing exhibits.
5. LIMIT: 2 entries per class per exhibitor.

 

 

Best of ShowQuilt $50.00
Sponsored by the Lighthouse Quilt Guild

 

DIVISION 131:  HOME FURNISHINGS
CLASS

1. Afghan, Crochet, Solid or shades of one color
2. Afghan, Crochet, Multi-colored
3. Afghan, Knitted, Solid or shades of one color
4. Afghan, Knitted, Multi-colored
5. Bedspread, any, (specify type on entry form)
6. Quilt, antique, not previously entered in this fair (ribbons only)(Family heirloom, need not have been made by exhibitor)
7. Quilt, Miniature (scale of large pattern) less then 18 inches in width or length
8. Quilt, Bed size, applique, hand applique & quilted
9. Quilt, Bed size, applique, fusible or machine appliqued
10. Quilt, Bed size, patchwork, hand quilted
11. Quilt, Bed size, patchwork, home quilted
12. Quilt, Bed size, long-arm machine quilted by exhibitor or professionally
13. Quilt, Bed size, tied or any other (specify on entry form)
14. Quilt made by a group of two or more. (Exhibitor must have participated in the making)
15. Rug, any, 18” and over, (specify on entry form)
16. Tablecloth, Any
17. Any item hand-woven by exhibitor

 

DIVISION 132:  WEARING APPAREL
CLASS

1. Formal or Wedding Dress
2. Sweater or Top, knit, man's or woman's
3. Sweater or Top, crochet, man's or  woman's
4. Any item from yarn home-spun by exhibitor
5. Any wearing apparel of hand woven fabric

 

DIVISION 133:  HOME FURNISHINGS
CLASS

1. Baby Afghan, crochet
2. Baby Afghan, knit
3. Bookmarks
4. Buffet or Vanity Scarves or set of 3, crochet
5. Buffet or Vanity Scarves or set of 3, embroidery.
6. Buffet or Vanity Scarves, any other, (specify)
7. Christmas Decoration
8. Christmas Tree Ornament, set of 3, any textile
9. Doily, crochet, 14" & over
10. Doily, other than above, 14" & over
11. Doily, under 14”
12. Doily set, 2 or more
13. Doll, handmade, textile
14. Doll clothing or accessory
15. Hanging item, any not listed, (specify on entry form)
16. Holiday Decoration, except Christmas, textile
17. Needlepoint Item Not Listed Elsewhere,(specify)
18. Pillow, appliqué, single
19. Pillow, crochet, single
20. Pillow, patchwork, single
21. Pillow, other than above, (specify on entry form)
22. Pillow Cases, embroidered, cotton thread
23. Pillow Cases, embroidered, rayon  thread
24. Pillow Cases, cross stitch
25. Pillow Cases, any other, (specify on entry form)
26. Picture, counted cross stitch, single, aida, 11/14 stitches per inch, under 10"
27. Picture, counted cross stitch, single, aida, 11/14 stitches per inch, over 10"
28. Picture, counted cross stitch, single, aida, any other
29. Picture, counted cross stitch, single,  linen
30. Picture, other than above,(specify on entry form)
31. Place mats, 2 or more
32. Pot Holders and/or Hot Dish Mats, crochet, 3
33. Pot Holders and/or Hot Dish Mats, other, 3
34. Quilt, crib size or lap
35. Quilted Wall Hanging, small, perimeter measuring no more than 100 inches.
36. Quilted Wall Hanging, large, perimeter more than 100 inches
37. Soft Sculpture, single item, (specify on entry form)
38. Table Runner, any
39. Towel, Bath, any, (specify on entry form)
40. Towel, Dish, any, set of 3
41. Wall Hanging, three dimensional
42. Wall Hanging,  any other, (specify on entry form)
43. Any Other Living Room Furnishing not listed (specify on entry form)
44. Any Other Bathroom or Kitchen Furnishing not listed, (specify on entry form)
45. Any Other Bedroom Furnishing not listed (specify on entry form)

 

DIVISION 134:  WEARING APPAREL
CLASS

1. Baby Set or Bunting, crochet
2. Baby Set or Bunting, knit
3. Baby Set or Bunting, any other
4. Decorated Apparel, any
5. Dress, infant to size 2
6. Dress, school or play, girl’s, size 2 to 14
7. Dress, girl's, any other, size 2 to 14
8. Dress, woman's, any other not listed
9. Hat, crochet
10. Hat. Knit
11. Hat, any other  
12. Scarf, crochet
13. Scarf, knit
14. Slippers, crochet
15. Slipper, knit
16. Socks, crochet
17. Socks, knit
18. Sweater, infant or child's, crochet
19. Sweater, infant or child’s, knit
20. Vest, crochet
21. Vest, knit 
22. Vest, any
23. Any Other Infant Apparel to size 2
24. Any Other Child's Apparel, size 2 to 14
25. Any Other Woman's Apparel
26. Any Other Man's Apparel
27. Any Other Wearing Apparel, crochet
28. Any Other Wearing Apparel, knit
29. Any Other Apparel Accessory
30. Any Other Apparel Accessory, crochet
31. Any Other Apparel Accessory, knit

Preserved Foods Department

1. Exhibits will be received only on Saturday & Sunday, August 1st and 2nd  from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Home Arts Building.
2. Entry Cards will be attached when you bring items to the fair.  Please allow time to do this.
3. No freezer products allowed.
4. All canning must be in sealed, standard jars (those specifically designed for canning) of clear or sculptured glass.  No paraffin seals.  Rings are required.
5. Entries showing evidence of mold will be disqualified.
6. All entries being considered for cash awards, which have not been otherwise eliminated, will be opened.
7. Meat Exhibits that have been opened may be claimed by the exhibitor immediately after judging.
8. Non-acid foods (fish, meats, poultry, vegetables) must be canned under pressure.
9. Low acid foods (figs, very ripe  pears, tomatoes, etc.) should be made more acidic by adding lemon juice.
10. Tomatoes and Fruits, including their juices, must be processed in boiling water bath.
11. Water bath method must be used. Open kettle method is no longer recommended by the USDA. Boiling
12. Exhibitors must supply their own labels.
13. Each jar MUST be labeled showing:

• NAME OF PRODUCT
• DATE OF CANNING
• METHOD OF PROCESSING.

14. Entries not properly labeled will not be judged.

LIMIT: 1 entry per class per exhibitor, except those classes marked with an asterisk (*), which allow 2 entries, providing they are different products.

PREMIUM AWARDS                         1st                   2nd                    3rd
             Sweepstakes                            $15.00                        $10.00             $5.00
             Awards per Class:                   $2.00              $1.50               $1.00

 

DIVISION 141: CANNED OR BOTTLED JUICES
STANDARD BOTTLES OR CANNING JARS;
PROCESS:  BOILING WATER BATH OR PRESSURE

CLASS

1. Juice any
2. Syrup, any flavor

 

DIVISION 142: CANNED FRUITS
STANDARD 12 THRU 32 OZ. JARS;
PROCESS: BOILING WATER BATH OR PRESSURE

CLASS

1. Apples
2. Applesauce
3. Berries, Any*
4. Peach Halves
5. Peaches, sliced
6. Pears, any variety*
7. Any Other* (specify)

 

DIVISION 143: CANNED MEATS & FISH 2 STANDARD 8 THRU 16 OZ. JARS
(One will be opened for judging; one will be for display, see rule 3 above).

 

Both jars must be labeled per Rule 5 above, and should indicate "dry pack", "oil pack" or "water pack".
Must be processed under pressure.

CLASS

1. Kippered or Smoked Fish*
2. Salmon
3. Tuna
4. Any Other Meat, Fish or Poultry* (specify)
5. Any Soup or Stew* (specify)

 

DIVISION 144: CANNED VEGETABLES
STANDARD 8 THRU 32 OZ. JARS;
PROCESS:  UNDER PRESSURE
CLASS

1. Beets
2. Carrots
3. Green Beans, Broken
4. Stewed Tomatoes
5. Tomatoes
6. Any Other Vegetable*

 

DIVISION 145: PICKLES & RELISHES
STANDARD 8 THRU 32 OZ. JARS;
PROCESS:   BOILING WATER BATH OR PRESSURE
EXHIBITS WILL BE TESTED FOR ACIDITY.
USE 5% ACID VINEGAR SOLUTION & PROPER SEAL.

CLASS

1. Beets, Pickled, cubed or chunk
2. Beets, Pickled, Sliced  
3. Beets, Pickled, Whole
4. Cucumber Dills, spears
5. Cucumber Dills, whole
6. Cucumber Relish
7. Cucumbers Sweet
8. Dill Beans  
9. Dill Carrots
10. Mixed Vegetable, Pickled*
11. Bread & Butter Pickles
12. Chow-chow
13. Chutney
14. Peppers, pickled
15. Piccalilli
16. Salsa, any*
17. Zucchini Pickles
18. Zucchini Relish
19. Any Relish not listed*
20. Any Other Pickle (specify on entry form)*

 

 

DIVISION 147:  JAMS
STANDARD 8 THRU 16 OZ. JARS;
PROCESS BY BOILING WATER BATH OR PRESSURE
CLASS

1. Apricot
2. Blackberry
3. Blueberry
4. Peach
5. Plum Jam
6. Raspberry 
7. Strawberry, Basic
8. Strawberry, Variation
9. Any Low Sugar* (specify on entry form)
10. Any Other Berry Jam*
11. Any Other Jam* (specify on entry form)

 

DIVISION 148:  JELLIES
STANDARD 8 THRU 16 OZ. JARS;
PROCESS BY BOILING WATER BATH OR PRESSURE
CLASS

1. Blackberry
2. Plum
3. Any Other Berry Jelly* (specify on entry form)
4. Any Other Jelly* (specify on entry form)

 

DIVISION 149:  BUTTER, CONSERVES, MARMALADES & PRESERVES
STANDARD 8 THRU 16 OZ. JARS;
PROCESS BY BOILING WATER BATH OR PRESSURE
CLASS

1. Butter, Any *   
2. Marmalade, Any*
3. Preserves, Any *  (specify on entry form)

 

DIVISION 150: DRIED FOODS

Wrap in clear plastic or seal in jars or bags.
NOTE: there is no limit, except that one exhibitor may not enter more than one entry of any specific food item (such as apples).
Identify exhibits by specific food items on entry forms and exhibits.
No exhibitor may receive more than 2 cash awards in any class.

CLASS

1. Any Dried Fruit
2. Fruit Leather
3. Any Dried Herb (specify on entry form)
4. Meat, Any
5. Vegetable, Any

Specialty Packs Department

An assortment of home made products in a suitable container. Must be at least partially home made; accessories are allowed.  Junior and Adult Divisions have the same rules and Premium Awards

1. Entry Forms are due July 25st. Entries will be received in the Home Arts Building on Wednesday,
2. August 5st, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. They will be released on Monday, Aug 10th, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

LIMIT: 2 per class ( JUDGING: American System

Some Suggestions:

• Bread or biscuits and Jelly

• Salsa and Chips or Crackers
• Wine with Cheese and Crackers
• Fresh Tomatoes, Onions & Garlic with a pkg. of spaghetti.

 

 

DIVISION 155: ADULT SPECIALTY PACKS

CLASS

1. Baked Foods Gift Pack.  Three or more varieties in a basket or container.
2. Cookies Gift Pack.  Four or more varieties of cookies in a suitable container other than a cookie jar.
3. Jams & Jellies Gift Pack.  Three or more varieties.
4. Harvest Basket.  Three or more varieties of garden produce in a basket.

 

DIVISION 370: JR SPECIALTY PACKS

CLASS

1. Baked Foods Gift Pack.  Three or more varieties in a basket or container.
2. Cookies Gift Pack.  Four or more varieties of cookies in a suitable container other than a cookie jar.
3. Jams & Jellies Gift Pack.  Three or more varieties.
4. Harvest Basket.  Three or more varieties of garden produce in a basket.

Photography Department

(NO FRAMES OR GLASS)

• Entry forms must be received by July 25 th. Photographs must be delivered to the Home Arts Building on Friday & Saturday, July 31st and August 1st, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Exhibits will be released on Monday, August 10th  , from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Cards will be attached when you bring your entries to the fair.  Please allow time for this.
• Photos must be the work of the exhibitor within one year of July 31, 2009. Processing or mounting may have been completed by someone other than the exhibitor, except in the "Dark Room Techniques" Division.  Exhibitors in Division 174 must have done all processing and developing.  Original photos must be entered, not photocopies.
• Fair management and/or the Department Superintendent reserve the right to reject any exhibit which may be offensive to fair patrons; no nudes or obscene material will be accepted. Entries must be matted. No frames or glass. You may use mat board, poster board, card stock or similar weight material.  Photos must be at least 5x7 on a 8x10 mat, 8x10 photo on a 11x14 mat or 11x14 photo on a 16x20 mat.
• All photos must be covered in protective plastic and have a HANGING CLIP attached.
• When delivered, each piece must be marked with the exhibitor’s Name, Division & Class on the back of the mat.
• Photos should be selected as to good taste for family viewing.

 

LIMITS: 1 Entry per class per exhibitor except  "Darkroom Techniques" (6).  No Frames or Glass

ENTRY FEES: None:  JUDGING: American System.

PREMIUM AWARDS            1st                    2nd                    3rd                   
            Sweepstakes                       $15.00                  $10.00             $5.00              
Awards per Class:        $2.50   $1.50              $1.00
                                    

 

DIVISION 172:  BLACK & WHITE OR TONED PHOTOGRAPHS (NON DIGITAL)
(Can be printed on a computer from print film)

CLASS

1. Animals
2. Architectural/Structure
3. Children - not posed
4. Dawn, Dusk or Night
5. Flowers/Plant Life
6. Landscape
7. People - not posed
8. Photos Taken in Del Norte County
9. Portraits - posed
10. Seascape/Water
11. Sports

 

DIVISION 173:  COLORED PHOTOGRAPHS (NON DIGITAL)
(Can be printed on a computer from print film)

CLASS

1. Animals
2. Architectural/Structure
3. Children - not posed
4. Dawn, Dusk or Night
5. Flowers/Plant Life
6. Landscape
7. People - not posed
8. Photos Taken in Del Norte County
9. Portraits - posed
10. Seascape/Water
11. Sports

 

DIVISION 174:  DARKROOM TECHNIQUES

CLASS

1. Black & White or Toned
2. Colored

 

DIVISION 175: DIGITAL PHOTOS
(Limit 1 entry per class except class #9 - 2 entries)

CLASS

1. Animals
2. Architectural, Structure
3. Children - not posed
4. Dawn, Dusk or Night
5. Flowers, Plant Life
6. Landscape
7. People - not posed
8. Photos Taken in Del Norte County
9. Portraits - posed
10. Seascape,Water
11. Sports
12. Manipulated Photos

 

Special Instructions for Class 12, Manipulated Photos:

• Any two-dimensional image, which originated in a lens-fitted camera device and was then manipulated with a computer. This includes images captured by digital cameras or video.
• Images must contain original photographic elements created by the photographer.
• Enter two images neatly mounted on 1 - 16 x 20 white or black board, one the original, the second the final results.
• On the back of the board include a brief description of methods used to achieve final image.

Poetry Department

1. ENTRY FORMS AND POEMS are due in the Fair Office by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25th .

2. Poems will be displayed in the Arts & Crafts Building during the fair.

3. Poems must be reclaimed in the Arts & Crafts Building on Monday, August 10th Between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Unclaimed poems will be destroyed.

4. Poems that have been entered in previous Fairs are not eligible.

5. Published poems are not eligible.

6. Fair management and/or the Arts & Crafts Building Superintendent reserve the right to remove any poem that may be deemed offensive to Fair patrons.  Poems must be written in English.

7. Poems may be of any length or any form, and single or double space.

8. Poems must be submitted in duplicate and typewritten on white 8 ½" x 11" paper with a 2" left margin.

9. Type the Division number and Class number in the upper, right-hand corner of the page or the poem will not be judged.

10. The exhibitor's name must appear on only one copy.

11. Exhibit Numbers will be assigned when you bring your poems to the fairgrounds.

 

LIMIT: None

ENTRY FEES: None

JUDGING:  Danish System

PREMIUM AWARDS:  BEST OF CLASS:   $5.00 (from 1st place winners in each class)
1st, 2nd & 3rd Place:  Ribbons only, no cash other than above awards

 

DIVISION 181:  ORIGINAL POETRY

CLASS

1. Adventure
2. Humor
3. Inspirational
4. Life
5. Love, Romantic
6. Love, Other
7. Nature
8. Poems for Children
9. Any Other Poems

4-H, FFA, Grange Departments

Junior Depatrment

JUNIOR AGRICULTURE

LIMIT:  None, but no more than 2 of any one variety.  ENTRY FEES: None       JUDGING: Danish System

PREMIUM AWARDS          AWARDS PER CLASS:         1ST - $1.50      2nd – $1.00       3rd – $0.50

DIVISION 301:  FRUITS & VEGETABLES

CLASS

1. Pod Vegetables
2. Herbs, any
3. Leaf & stem Vegetables

CLASS

4. Root, bulb & tuber Vegetables
5. Vine Crops
6. Deciduous Fruits

CLASS

7. Small fruits & Berries
8. Over/Under sized vegetable

 

JUNIOR SCARECROWS

This class is open to Adults and Juniors. Click here for the scarecrow class information

 

JUNIOR FEATURE EXHIBIT BOOTHS

ATTENTION, YOUTH GROUPS:  Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Campfire, Sports Groups, Church Groups, School Groups – Here’s your chance to show what your group is all about!

1.   Entry forms are due July 18th. Booths may be installed in the Home Arts Building beginning on Thursday, July 30th (8a.m. to 5p.m.).  Booths must be complete by Tuesday, August 4th at 8:00 p.m. Perishable items only may be added to exhibits on Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and may be replaced if wilted on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Booths must be removed on Monday, August 10th between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

2.   Booths should educate the public about the organization and its goals, the projects and activities that help meet those goals, and the contributions of the organization to the community.

3.   Booth spaces provided by the fair measure 8' by 8' in size. Booths must be designed, installed and decorated by organization members. Parents and leaders may help install any aspect of booth where the health or safety of the  member is at risk. Awards will not be given to groups violating this rule.

4.   LIMIT: One booth per Organization.

• ENTRY FEE: $6.00 per booth
• JUDGING:  American System.

 

DIVISION 305: JUNIOR FEATURE EXHIBIT

CLASS

1. Youth Organization Feature Exhibit Booth

 

JUNIOR FINE ARTS

1.   Rules and deadlines of the Adult Fine Arts Department apply, except Rule 7. Juniors must put their birth date on entry forms.

2.   Drawings and Paintings must be mounted on mat boards with hanging facilities. You may use card stock, poster board or a similar weight material.  Pop can tabs make good hangers. No frames.

3.   LIMITS:

• 2 Entries per Class 
• 9 Entries per Division.

4.   NOTE: “Any Other” classes are to be used only if an item does not fit into any of the listed classes.  Items entered in these classes will be transferred or disqualified if they fit into another class. Please specify on your entry form what it is you are entering in the “Any Other” classes.

5.   JUDGING: Danish System
     
AWARDS PER CLASS:         1st - $1.50          2nd - $1.00          3rd - $0.50

 

DIVISION 310:  PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS (Child 5 & under)

CLASS

1. Crayon, animals
2. Crayon, people
3. Crayon, any other
4. Finger Paint
5. Water Color
6. Any Other (specify on entry form)

 

DIVISION 311:  PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS  (Child Age 6 through 8)
DIVISION 312:  PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS  (Child age 9 thru 12)
DIVISION 313:  PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS  (Child 13 thru 17)

CLASS

1. Acrylics
2. Cartoons, any medium
3. Charcoal
4. Collage
5. Crayon
6. Chalk
7. Felt Pen
8. Pastels
9. Pen & Ink
10. Pencil
11. Water Color
12. Any Other (specify on entry form)

 

JUNIOR HOBBY & CRAFT

1. Rules and deadlines of the Adult Fine Arts Department apply, except Rule 7 (re: amateur vs non-amateurs).
2. Juniors are to put their birth date on entry forms.
3. Collections are to be mounted on a maximum 24" by 24" base.
4. LIMIT: 2 Entries per Class, 9 Entries per Division.
5. JUDGING: Danish System 

NOTE: “Any Other” classes are to be used only if an item does not fit into any of the listed classes.
Items entered in these classes will be transferred or disqualified if they fit into another class.
Please specify on your entry form what it is you are entering in the “Any Other” classes.

 

     PREMIUM AWARDS:    1st - $1.50             2nd - $1.00             3rd - $0.50

 

DIVISION 322:  HANDICRAFTS & HOBBIES (Child age 5 & Under)

CLASS

1. Collections
2. Holiday Decorations
3. Jewelry
4. Lego construction
5. Modeling Clay
6. Any Other (specify on entry form)

 

DIVISION 323:  HANDICRAFTS & HOBBIES  (Child age 6 through 8)
DIVISION 324:  HANDICRAFTS & HOBBIES  (Child age 9 through 12)
DIVISION 325: HANDICRAFTS & HOBBIES  (Child age 13 through 17)

CLASS

1. Candles, handmade
2. Ceramics
3. Collections
4. Decoupage
5. Doll, handmade
6. Flowers, handmade
7. Holiday Decorations
8. Homemade Greeting Cards
9. Jewelry
10. Leather Craft
11. Lego or Kenex Construction
12. Memory Book
13. Memory Book Page
14. Mobiles
15. Modeling Clay (specify)
16. Models (kits allowed)
17. Models, original design
18. Natural Art, all parts fastened
19. Natural Objects, painted
20. Tole or Decorative Painting
21. Woodwork, Any
22. Any Home Furnishing not listed (specify)
23. Any Other Handicraft

 

DIVISION 326:  EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS (Student through High School)

CLASS

1. Science Project
2. Mission Model
3. Any Other School Project, Individual
4. Any Other School Project, Group
5. Any Other Educational Display, Individual
6. Any Other Educational Display, Group (specify on entry form)

Educational Projects Scorecard

 

 

JUNIOR FLORICULTURE

1.    Entry forms are due July 25th. Exhibits will be received on Wednesday, August 5th from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. They will be released on Monday, Aug 10th, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Juniors must put their birth date on entry forms.
2.    Flowers used in arrangements must be fresh but need not have been grown by the exhibitor. Accessories and foliage, including succulents, are allowed. Arrangements should not be planted. Arrangements must be completed at home. All arrangements must be fastened securely. Exhibitors must provide saucers for potted plants.

LIMIT: 2.

ENTRY FEE: None

JUDGING: Danish System

PREMIUM AWARDS            Awards per Class         1st – $1.50       2nd – $1.00       3rd – $.50

DIVISION 331:  ARRANGEMENTS (CHILD AGE 12 & UNDER)
DIVISION 332: ARRANGEMENTS (CHILD 13 THRU 17)

CLASS

1. Cowboy Boots & Country Roots – Relate the Fair Theme
2. A Walk in the Forest – An arrangement incorporating products from a redwood forest
3. Animals and Friends – An arrangement featuring your favorite animals or characters
4. A Get Well Bouquet – Something to brighten up a hospital room
5. Good Morning Sunshine – A kitchen table arrangement

 

DIVISION 333:  MINIATURES (Not to Exceed 4" in any dimension)

CLASS

1. Basket Container
2. China Container
3. Cup & Saucer Container
4. Driftwood Container
5. Other Wood Container
6. Glass Container
7. Shell Container
8. Silver Container
9. Other Metal Container
10. Any Other Container

 

DIVISION 334:  POTTED PLANTS & CUT FLOWERS  
(Must identify on entry blank)

CLASS

1. Cut Flowers
2. Broadleaf Foliage Plant
3. Flowering Plant
4. Succulent or Cacti
5. Spider Plant
6. African Violets
7. Bonsai
8. Any Other

 

JUNIOR CLOTHING & TEXTILE

1. Adult Department, deadlines, scorecards and  rules apply.

2. Entry Cards will be attached when you bring items to the fair.  Please allow time to do this.

3. Juniors are to put their birth date on entry forms.

 

ENTYRY FEES: None

LIMIT: 4 Entries Per Class, providing they are different. For instance, 1 skirt & 1 blouse, not 2 skirts.

JUDGING SYSTEM:  Danish System

PREMIUM AWARDS:  Awards per Class:                   1st - $1.50        2nd - $1.00       3rd - $0.75

 

Best of Show Youth Quilt
$25.00
Sponsored by Lighthouse Quilt Guild

 

DIVISION 351: 
CLOTHING & TEXTILES

CLASS

1. Embroidery or Counted Cross Stitch, any item
2. Doll item, any
3. Any Other Home Furnishing
4. Any  Wearing Apparel

 

JUNIOR PRESERVED FOODS

1. Adult Department, deadlines, scorecards, labeling requirements, and  rules apply.
2. Entry Cards will be attached when you bring items to the fair. Please allow time to do this. Juniors are to put their birth date on entry forms.
3. Juniors are to put their birth date on the entry form.

LIMIT: None. Each entry must be of a different product. Specify product on entry forms.

PREMIUM AWARDS            Awards per Class:        1st - $1.50        2nd - $1.00       3rd - $0.75

 

DIVISION 361 :  PRESERVED FOODS

CLASS

1. Canned Fruits
2. Jams & Jellies
3. Canned Vegetables
4. Any Other Canned Food
5. Any Dried Foods

 

 

JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY

(NO FRAMES OR GLASS)

1. Entry forms are due 25th . Photographs must be delivered to the Home Arts Building on Friday & Saturday, July 31st and August 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and will be released on Monday, Aug 10th from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

2. Fair management and/or the Department  Superintendent reserve the right to reject any exhibit which may be offensive to fair patrons; no nudes or obscene material will be accepted. ENTRIES MUST BE MATTED. NO FRAMES OR GLASS. You may use mat board, poster board, card stock or similar weight material. Photos must be at least 5X7 on a 8x10 mat, 8x10 photo on a 11x14 mat or 11x14 photo on a 16x20 mat.

3. All photos must be covered in protective plastic and have a HANGING CLIP attached.

4. When delivered, each piece must be marked with the exhibitor’s Name, Division & Classon the back of the mat.

5. Photos should be selected as to good taste for family viewing.

 

LIMIT: 1 entry per class per exhibitor. No frames or glass

ENTRY FEES: None.  JUDGING: Danish System.

PREMIUM AWARDS ƒ  AWARDS PER CLASS: 1st - $2.00   2nd - $1.50       3rd - $1.00

 

DIVISION 381:  COLORED PHOTOGRAPHS (NON DIGITAL)
DIVISION 382:  BLACK & WHITE PHOTOS (NON DIGITAL)
(can be printed on a computer from print film)

CLASS

1. Action
2. Anima
3. Animals with People
4. Architecture
5. Landscape/Water
6. People/Portraits
7. Photos Taken in Del Norte County
8. Still Life
9. Sports

 

DIVISION 383: DIGITAL PHOTOS
( limit 1 entry per class except class #9 - 2 entries)

CLASS

1. Action/Sports
2. Animal
3. Animals with People
4. Architecture
5. Landscape/Water
6. People/Portraits
7. Photos Taken in Del Norte County
8. Still Life
9. Sports
10. Manipulated Photos

 

Special Instructions for Class 10, Manipulated Photos:

• Any two-dimensional image, which originated in a lens-fitted camera device and was then manipulated with a computer. This includes images captured by digital cameras or video.
• Images must contain original photographic elements created by the photographer.
• Enter two images neatly mounted on 1 - 16 x 20 white or black board, one the original, the second the final results.
• On the back of the board include a brief description of methods used to achieve final image.

 

JUNIOR POETRY

1. Entry Forms and Poems are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 25th.

2. Junior exhibitors must put their date of birth on the entry form.

3. Adult Poetry Department Rules Apply to the Junior Department.

 

LIMIT: There is no limit on the number of poems that may be entered.

ENTRY FEES: None.

JUDGING: Danish System

PREMIUM AWARDS:  "BEST OF CLASS" AWARDS

PREMIUM AWARDS:  BEST OF CLASS:   $5.00 (from 1st place winners in each class)
1st, 2nd & 3rd Place:  Ribbons only, no cash other than above awards

 

DIVISION 391:  ORIGINAL POEMS (Age 12 & under)
DIVISION 392:  ORIGINAL POEMS (Ages 13 thru 17)

CLASS

1. Adventure
2. Humor
3. Inspirational
4. Love
5. Nature
6. Other Poems