FLORAL HALL PERSONNEL
Division A Pies– Nancy McGill, Norma McComac, Laurie Salazar
Division C, D & E Farm & Garden – Dee Anne Vincent, Jim Everett, Becky Wilson
& LuAnn Everett
Floral Hall Book—2017
www.louisacountyfair.com
Division F Flowers– Louisa County Master Gardeners Fair Committee
Division G Baked Goods– Laurie Salazar
Division H Canned Goods– Dee Anne Vincent, Jim Everett, Becky Wilson & LuAnn Everett
Division I Needlework – Marsha Graf & Margaret Bloomquist
—Table of Contents—
Floral Hall Personnel…………………………………………………… .2
Division J Arts & Crafts– Nancy Smith & Laurie Salazar
Floral Hall – Overview & Rules & Regulations…………………….…2-3
Division K Children's Dept– Kay Duncan & Stephanie Duncan
Pie Baking…………………………………………………………4
Child, Intermediate and Adult Farm & Garden………….……...5-6
Division L Antiques– Mac & Nancy McGill & Dick & Norma McCormac
Flowers…………………………………………………….…….6-10
Division M Photography– Marillyn Schlutz, Dorothy Morrison & Lynn Hagen
Baked Goods…………………………………………….…… 10-12
Division N Snapshots– Marillyn Schlutz, Dorothy Morrison & Lynn Hagen
Canned Goods………………………………………………….12-13
Needlework……………………………………………………..13-20
Division O Genealogy & Family Heritage– Norma & Dick McCormac
Arts & Crafts…………………………………………………...20-23
Children’s Department………………………………………....23-25
Floral Hall
Antiques & Collections………………………………………...25-29
All entries close Wednesday July 26, at 11 A.M.. Flower entries close at 11:00 A.M..
Flower entries in place by 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday. Premiums given according to
Judges’ discretion.
Photography…………………………………………………... 28-29
Snapshots……………………………………………………….29-31
Genealogy………………………………………………………31-33
There will be no refunds.
Nothing entered except cataloged. No premiums allowed on articles purchased or borrowed. Exhibitors may mail their entries to Susan Pretz before entry day and pick up
their tags and pay the entry fee July 25 or July 26 in Floral Hall.
Exhibitors must have their entries tagged before presenting them for entry.
Items entered for premiums will be released 3:30-5:30 PM Sunday July 30 . Items released early forfeit premium. Items not picked up by 10:00 A.M., Monday, July 31st will
be disposed and premiums will go back to fair board.
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Superintendent or judge will reserve the right to refuse any article that has previously
won a blue ribbon in the last 5 years.
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Division A – Pie Baking
6. Other than named
Nancy McGill, Norma McCormac,
Laurie Salazar
Class 3 – Soft
Rules & Regulations
Entries
Art. 1. An entrance fee of .50 cents will be charged on all entries.
Art. 2. Entries as indicated below can be made to Susan Pretz after July 15.
Art. 3. Articles to the Floral Hall by Noon July 26, except Baked Goods.
Baked Goods in place by 9:30 A.M. July 29, Flowers by 11:30, Wednesday July 26.
Art. 4. A “professional” is one who follows painting and drawing as a business or for
profit.
Art. 5. All articles must be entered in person.
Art. 6. Hereafter blue will indicate first premium: red, second . NO premiums will be
given for Best of Class.
Art. 7. The society agrees to pay in full all premiums awarded unless otherwise provided. If funds are not sufficient all awards will be prorated.
Art. 8. Competition is open to residents of Iowa and adjoining states only and all exhibits must be accompanied by their own owners or authorized representatives. All
animals or articles must be entered in owner’s name.
Art. 9. No premiums will be paid on exhibits that have won first place in the last
5 years. This applies to floral hall exhibits only. Premiums not called for within two
months will be considered as donated to the society.
Art. 10. There will be no refund on entry fees.
Art. 11. Premium money may be picked up in floral hall the time of release.
If articles are not picked up during release time you forfeit premium and the
item becomes property of Floral Hall.
Loss or Damage
The Board of Directors will use diligence to insure the safety of stock and articles
after arrival and arrangement, but will not be responsible for any loss or damage that
may occur. Exhibitors must give personal attention to their property and
immediately preceding the close of the fair take charge of the same.
1. Banana Cream
2. Coconut Cream
3. Chocolate
4. Raisin Cream
5. Graham Cracker crust, Homemade
Entries to be checked in at Secretary’s
with filling
office by 9:00 A.M. Friday and in
6.Lemon
place in Floral Hall by Noon Friday, July 7.Other than named
28. Judging will take place at 12:30 P.M.
Class 4 – Men’s
 All Entries should be in a 9” disposa1.Two Crust
ble pan.
 All items made from scratch includ- 2. One Crust
3.Soft
ing the crust.
4.Other than named
 Include recipes.
 All recipes become property of fair.
JUDGES CHOICE
 No pre-made or mixes and no Cool
Entry Fee – 50 cents
Premium – Blue $2.00 Red $1.50 Judges
Choice $3.50
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Whip or whipped topping.
Identify kind of pie on tag. If entered
in wrong category it will be changed.
All pies will be auctioned after judging, with the proceeds going to Floral
Hall.
Class 1 – Two Crust
1.Two Crust
1. Apple
2. Cherry
3. Apricot
4. Peach
5. Berry
6. Rhubarb
7. Mixed fruit
8. Other than named
Class 2 – One Crust
1. Pecan
2. Custard
3. Pumpkin
4. Crumb Topping
5. Berry
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Class 5 Sugarless
1. Two Crust
2. One Crust
3. Soft
4. Other than named
Class 6 Specialty Pies
1. Berry
2. Chocolate
3. Fruit
4. Other than named
Class 7 – Children’s Pies
10 & Under, No entry fee
1.Two Crust
2.One Crust
3.Soft
4.Other than named
Class 8 – Children’s Pies
11 – 16 Junior, No entry fee
1.Two Crust
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2.One Crust
3. Soft
4.Other than named
JUDGES CHOICE
Division C – Children’s
Farm & Garden
Judging Wednesday, July 26, 3:00 P.M.
Entries same as Division E
10 and under No entry fee
Division D – Intermediate
Farm & Garden
Judging Wednesday, July 26, 3:00 P.M.
Entries same as Division E
11 – 16 years of age
Division E – Farm & Garden
Dee Anne Vincent, Jim Everett,
Becky Wilson & LuAnn Everett
Judging Wednesday, July 26, 3:00 P.M.
Entries – 50 cents
Paper plates are provided
Premiums - Blue $2.00 Red - $1.50 Judges Choice - $3.50
All entries close 11 A.M., Wednesday,
July 26. (All entries must be grown by
the exhibitor.)
ONE entry per person in each category
EXCEPT for other than named you may
have 2 entries. VARIETY name on tag. 3
of everything unless otherwise noted.
All items will be sold after judging and
proceeds go to Floral Hall
Class 1—Fruit
1. Transparent
2. Snow/Fameuse
3. Grimes Golden
4. Red Delicious
5. Golden Delicious
6. McIntosh
7. Jonathon
8. Raspberries (6)
9. Blackberries (6)
10. Green Rhubarb
11. Red Rhubarb
12. Bartlett Pears
13. Lincoln Pears
14. Peaches
15. Watermelon
16. Cantaloupe
17. Other than named Fruit (3)
Best of Class
Class 2 – Vegetables
18.Beans, Snap green (6)
19.Beans, Snap yellow (6)
20.Beans, Snap purple (6)
21.Beans, Lima in pod (6)
22.Beets (3)
23.Brussels Sprouts (6)
24.Broccoli (1head)
25.Cabbage, green (1 head)
26.Cabbage, red (1 head)
27.Carrots (3)
28.Cucumbers for pickling, 2-3 inches (3)
29.Cucumbers for Dill, 3-5 inches (3)
30.Cucumbers for slicing, 6-8 inches (3)
31.Dill, Fresh (in bottle) (3)
32.Dill, dried (3)
33.Egg Plant (1)
34.Garlic (3)
35.Herbs, fresh (in bottle) (4-6 varieties)
36.Herb, 1 variety
37.Kohlrabi (3)
38.Okra (3)
39.Onions, red (3)
40.Onions, white (3)
41.Onions, yellow (3)
42.Peppers, Jalapenos (3)
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43.Peppers, Bell, green (3)
44.Peppers, Banana (3)
45.Pepper, Purple (3)
46.Pepper, Yellow (3)
47.Peppers, other than named
48.Potatoes, Kennebec (3)
49.Potatoes, Red Pontiac (3)
50.Potatoes, Russett (3)
51.Potatoes, other than named (3)
52.Squash, Summer, 6-8 inches (3)
53.Squash, Zucchini, 6-8 inches (3)
54.Sweet corn, bicolor (2)
55.Sweet corn, white (2)
56.Sweet corn, yellow (2)
57.Shallots (3)
58.Tomatoes, red slicing (2)
59.Tomatoes, yellow slicing (2)
60.Tomatoes, red cherry (6)
61.Tomatoes, yellow cherry (6)
62.Tomatoes, preserving (2)
63.Tomatoes, roma (2)
64.Tomatoes, heirloom (2)
65.Tomatoes, Grape
66.Turnips (3)
67.Other than named vegetable (3)
Best of Class
Class 3 – Novelty
68.Best Dressed Fruit or Vegetable
69.Largest head of sunflower
70.Largest zucchini
71.Largest beet
72.Largest turnip
73.Largest squash
74.Largest potato
75.Largest cabbage
76.Largest tomato
77.Largest Pepper
78.Largest onion
79.Largest cucumber
80.Longest bean
81.Longest carrot
82.Oddest shaped vegetable
83.Oddest shaped fruit
84.Soybean plant most pods
85.Tallest stalk of corn (to include
brace roots at ground level, not in
container)
86. Largest other than named
Best of Class
Class 4 – Display/Basket
87.Display of assorted vegetables,
minimum of 6 specimens
88.Display of assorted fruits, minimum of
6 specimens
89.Display of assorted peppers,
minimum 6 specimens
90.Display of assorted tomatoes,
minimum 6 specimens
Best of Class
JUDGES CHOICE
Division F – Flowers
Louisa County Master Gardeners Fair
Committee
Judging Wednesday, July 26, 12:30
P.M.
The purpose of this flower show is for the
education and enjoyment of all who view
the show as well as the exhibitors.
This division is open to amateurs only. A
professional is defined as one who earns
their livelihood from their skills.
All entries accepted Wednesday, July
26th between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m..
People from surrounding communities
may send in entries early and pick up tag
on entry day.
Flowers must be in on time. No late entries will be accepted.
Only one entry per person in each category. All entries are eligible in only one
class.
One entry per person for each category
and no more than 20 entries per household.
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The exhibitor must be present to register
entries or present contact information, in
case of questions, If questions can not be
answered, entry will be denied.
pleases the eye contains balance, harmony
and rhythm. When choosing containers, the
container should complement the flower
design. Flower arranging is a serious art
form. It should be enjoyed and bring much
pleasure. The name of the plants should be
included on the entry tag where indicated.
Best of Class is ribbon only for Best of
Class and Best of Show awards, preference will be given to those entries that
have (where indicated) the name/variety of
the plant listed.
Class 1A – Flower Arrangements
Arrangements must contain no artificial
flowers or artificial foliage. Accessories
First Premium $2.00
may be used in a limited way. All plants
Second Premium $1.50
must be grown by exhibitor.
Please Note: The exhibitor may adjust
Helpful Hints for Exhibitors
arrangement after final placement.
 List name/variety on entry tag where
indicated
1. God Bless America (red, white & blue)
 Place specimens in clear uncolored
clear glass containers where indicated. 2. Happy Birthday
 Remove any foliage that is going to be 3. Coffee table arrangement
4. A Victorian Style
under water.
 Remove or trim outer petals and foli- 5. Green Memory (all green)
age that show insect or weather dam- 6. Blessed Event (miniature, 8” or less)
7. Winter Memories
age.
 Look for uniformity in size of bloom. 8. A Kitchen Antique (using a kitchen
 Do not choose spent or faded flowers, utensil)
9. Tea Party (using a cup and saucer)
instead choose fresh flowers.
10. A Tisket, A Tasket (using a basket)
 Use soft make-up brush to clean up
11. Memory Lane (using antique container)
debris on blooms or plants.
12. Dried floral arrangement
 Use supports that do not show for
13. It’s a Good Thing (Martha Stewart
holding stems of large flowers like
look)
sunflowers in displays or arrange14. In Loving Memory Of __________
ments.
(memorial)
 Do not allow mechanics of any kind,
15. Tiny Treats (using miniature roses)
such as oasis, filler, frogs, etc. show in 16. Those were the days (using all varieties
an arrangement but wedging material of roses)
(such as clear plastic wrap) can be
17. Most Unusual (using a novelty item)
used to hold specimens upright.
Best Arrangement
 To allow the flowers to “condition”,
cut and place immediately into water
the evening before the show.
Class 1 B– Bouquets ar e stem flower s
that are cut and loosely placed in a vase or
other container. All plants must be grown
by the exhibitor.
Design
Design in the form or shape of the arrange- 1. Herbal Therapy (5 or more different
ment. To qualify as being of acceptable
herbs, list names)
design the composition must possess unity, 2. A Dime A Dozen (bouquet of 12 or
scale, and accent. A good design which
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more different flowers, list names)
3. Hand bouquet
4. Nature’s Beauty (roadside flowers or
plants)
5. Daisy May (all daisies)
6. Those Were the Days (all varieties of
roses)
7. Darling Dahlias
8. Glads Rule (using glads)
9. Other bouquet
Best Bouquet
5.Knock out
6.Other than named
Best Rose
Class 4 – Day Lily (hemerocallis) 3
stems
1. Red/Maroon
2.Pink
3.Yellow
4. White/Cream
5.Peach/Orange
6. Purple
7.Ruffled edge
8.Two definite contrasting colors
9.Double bloom (any color)
10. Miniature
Best Day Lily (hemerocallis)
Class 2 - Junior
Exhibitors are 15 and under. Plants must
be grown by exhibitor. Follow directions
for DESIGN and HORTICULTURE.
Please state variety name.
1.Your choice (3 stems)
2. Bouquet (8 or more stems)
3.Dish Garden
4.Potted plant (not to weigh over 25 lbs.)
5.Exhibitor’s choice
Best Junior
Class 5– Potted Plants
All specimens must be grown by the
exhibitor for at least 90 days Limit weight
to no more than 25 lbs.
1. African violet
2. Begonia
3. Cactus planter
Horticulture
Horticulture is the art and science of culti4. Coleus
vating and showing flowers and plants.
5. Fern (any variety)
6. Geranium
Plants should show form, shape, color, and
7. Hen and chicks
fragrance in excellence for horticulture
8. Herb(s) (labeled)
perfection, beauty, and educational value.
9. Impatiens
10. Ivy
Blooms, foliage, and stems are considered
11. Jade
in the judging.
12. Philodendron (green)
13. Potted plants (Foliage)
14. Potted plant (Flowering)
All specimens must be fresh and grown
15. Fairy Garden
by exhibitor 90 days. Variety name of
the plant(s) should be included on the
16. Succulent
entry tag for all classes under horticulture.
17. Other than named
All horticulture exhibits are be displayed
Best Potted Plant
in uncolored clear glass containers except
where indicated.
Class 3 – Rose
1.Climbing Rose
2.Griffith Buck
3.Hybrid Tea
4.Miniature
Class 6 – Specimen - 1 stem in a clear,
uncolored glass container
Butterfly Bush
Canna
Caladium
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Cleome
Delphinium
Gladiolus
Globe Thistle
Heuchera Leaf
Hibiscus
Hollyhock
Hosta (small leaf, under 4 inches across
Hosta (medium leaf, 4 - 10 inches across
Hosta (large leaf, over 10 inches across
Hydrangea
Joe Pye weed
Lily (Blackberry)
Lily (Calla)
Lily (Tiger)
Phlox
Sunflower (Large over 6 inch diameter)
Water Lily
Other than named
Best Specimen—1 stem
Class 7 Specimens 3 stems of same variety
Bachelor Button
Celosia
Coleus
Cone Flower
Coreopsis
Dahlia
Daisy (any kind)
Gaillardia
Heuchera (Leaves)
Herbs (same variety)
Impatiens
Marigold (small, less than 1”diameter)
Marigold (large, greater than 1” diameter)
Callibrachoa
Bee Balm
Pansy
Petunia
Salvia (any kind)
Sedum
Snapdragon
Sunflower small (less than 4” diameter)
Sunflower medium (4 to 6 inch diameter)
Zinnia (small less than 1 inch diameter)
Zinnia (large greater than 1 inch diameter)
Annual (other than named)
Perennial (other than named)
Best Specimen—3 stems
Class 8 – Collection of Varieties
Collection of horticulture specimens of
AT LEAST 5 DIFFERENT var ieties in
a clear, uncolored glass container or in
different individual containers. Not necessary to list variety names.
Coleus
Daisy
Hemerocallis
Herbs
Heuchera (leaves)
Hosta
Prairie Plant (Iowa native)
Sedum
Wildflower
Annual (other than named)
Best collection
Class 9– Wreaths
Door arrangement / Decoration
Dried
Swag (dried or artificial)
Grapevine (dried, fresh or artificial
Herbal (dried)
Holiday
Other than named
Best Wreath
Class 10 - Flower Bucket
Guidelines: Must be a 5 gallon plastic
bucket with no advertising on it. Please
drill holes in the bottom of the bucket and
use Styrofoam peanuts or empty plastic
bottles in the bottom to reduce soil weight.
(Very Important!)
 May use accessories (i.e. flag, pinwheel, birdhouse, etc.) if desired.
 May decorate bucket.
 List variety names of all plants in
the bucket on the entry tag.
 Buckets will be placed for viewing
around the fair grounds during fair
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time.
Will be watered daily or as needed.
Limit weight to no more than 25 lbs.
All specimens must be grown by the
exhibitor for at least the past 30
days.
Youth (under age 15) any plants allowed
1. Edible (vegetable, fruit, herb, edible
2. flowering plans.
3. Red, White and Blue
4. All foliage
5. Mixed (any plants allowed)
6. Most unique
7. Best use of fair theme
8. Other than named
Best Bucket
exhibit for those 10 and under. One entry
per person in each category. Must be
complete item. Please include recipe with
each baked goods. Items will be sold
following judging. Proceeds go to Floral
Hall.
Score card – General Appearance, 25;
crumb, 45; flavor and aroma, 30; Total
100.
Class 1 – Bread
Yeast bread, except French and rye,
should be about 4x5x10 inches in
dimension. Entries in other than
named must be labeled.
1.White bread
2.Whole wheat bread
3.Rye bread
Peoples Choice Award - Vote for your
favorite immediately following the judg- 4.French bread
5.Foreign bread
ing- one entry per person.
6.Bread machine bread
7.Other than named
Best of Class
Division G – Baked Goods
Judges Choice - $3.50 and Ribbon
G1 – Adults
Class 2 – Rolls
G2 7-12 Put age on tag
1.Dinner rolls – 6
2.Breakfast rolls – 6
3.Tea ring
4.Coffee cake with yeast
5.Kolaches – 4
6.Doughnuts, raised j- 4
7.Foreign rolls
8.Other than named
Best of Class
C3 6 & under put age on tag
Superintendents: Laurie Salazar
All entries close at 11:00 A.M. on
Wednesday, July 26
Judging 10:00AM, Saturday, July 29
Premiums – Blue - $2.00 Red - $1.50
Class 3 – Quick Breads
1.Banana
2.Pumpkin
3.Applesauce
4.Zucchini
All entries close noon Wednesday, July 26. 5.Date nut
Entries will be accepted on Saturday only 6.Oatmeal
and in place by 9:30 am. IDENTIFY THE 7.Foreign quick bread
8.Other than named
PRODUCT ON TAG. Please put age on
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Judges Choice - $3.50
Class 4 – Miscellaneous – non yeast
1. Gingerbread
2. Corn bread
3. Apple
4. Coffee cake
5. Doughnuts, baking powder
6. Bran muffins – 6
7. Jelly roll
8. Baking powder biscuit
9. Foreign pastry
10. Other than named
Best of Class
Class 5 – Cakes – Layer
1. Chocolate layer, frosted
2. Coconut layer, frosted
3. Nut layer cake, frosted
4. Spice layer cake, frosted
5. Yellow layer cake, frosted
6. White, white frosted
7. Marble, 2 layer frosted
8. Foreign cake
9. Other than named
Best of Class
Cakes – Miscellaneous
10. Angel food
11. Chocolate Angel food
12. Chiffon
13. Devil’s food chiffon
14. Sponge
15. Applesauce cake
16. Pound cake
17. Lemon cake
18. Bundt cake
19. Cupcakes, 4
20. Other than named
21. Decorated cake (display)
22. Birthday cake
23. Wedding cake
24. Foreign cake
Best of Class
Class 6 – Cookies
1. Coconut
2. Butterscotch
3. Filled cookies
4. Molasses
5. Gingersnaps
6. Oatmeal, drop
7. Peanut butter
8. Chocolate brownies, frosted
9. Chocolate brownies, unfrosted
10. Chocolate chip
11. Chocolate drop
12. Nut cookies
13. Refrigerator
14. Sugar Cookies
15. Other bars
16. Pineapple drop
17. Orange drop
18. Unbaked cookies
19. Rolled sugar cookies
20. Decorated frosted cookies
21. Other than named
Best of Class
Class 7 – Candy
Each plate must contain at least 4 good
sized pieces.
1. Butterscotch, plate
2. Peanut butter fudge, plate
3. Chocolate fudge, plate
4. Divinity, plate
5. Mints, plate
6. Nut roll, plate
7. Peanut brittle, plate
8. Popcorn balls
9. Caramel corn (bag)
10. Foreign candy
11. Candy other than named
Best of Class
Class 8 Ugliest Cake
1.Adult women
2. Adult men
3. 12 and under
Best of Class
Each plate must have at least 4 cookies.
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Must be all edible
Dee Anne Vincent, Jim Everett, Becky
Wilson & LuAnn Everett
6. Cherries
7. Cherry pie filling
8. Grape juice
9. Peaches
10. Peach pie filling
11. Pears
12. Rhubarb
13. Other than named
Best of Class
Judging – Wednesday July 26, 3:30 P.M.
Class 2 – Spiced Goods, Pickles
Judges Choice G1 Adult
Judges Choice G2 7-12
Judges Choice G3 6 & under
Division H: Canned Goods
All entries must be canned since the last
Fair.
14. Beet
15. Sweet cucumber pickles
16. Dill pickles
Use regular clear canning jars and remove 17. Green tomato pickles
rings.
18. Bread and butter pickles
19. Pickles mixed pickles
All fruit, jams, etc. in all classes must be in 20. Onion pickles
sealed jars and may be opened by the
21. Pickled watermelon
judge if they deem it necessary to pass
22. Salsa
upon the quality of the article.
23. Other than named
24. Pickle relish
NEED TO BE MARKED FAIR 2017.
25. Relish other than named
Best of Class
Please refer to the USDA Complete Guide
to Home Canning for guidelines for
Class 3 – Jellies
canning: http://nchfp.uga.edu/ or you may
contact the ISU Extension Office for
Jellies – beautiful color – translucent; teninstructions.
der enough to cut easily with a spoon, yet
firm enough to hold its shape when turned
Recipe OR list of ingredients and process from the glass.
used (pressured or water bath), on an
index card attached to tag.
24. Apple
25. Blackberry
One entry per person in each category.
26. Crab apple
27. Currant
Premium – Blue $ 2.00 Red $1.50
28. Grape, dark
29. Grape, white
Judges Choice - $3.50
30. Plum
31. Black raspberry
32. Red raspberry
Class 1 – Canned Fruits
33. Cherry
34. Other than named
1. Apples
Best of Class
2. Applesauce
3. Apple pie filling
4. Apricots
5. Blackberries
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Class 4 – Jams
Jam –contain the whole fruit slightly
crushed and have the same brilliance and
color of jelly but softer in texture.
35. Apricot
36. Apple butter
37. Blackberry
38. Black raspberry
39. Cherry
40. Grape
41. Peach
42. Plum
43. Pear
44. Red raspberry
45. Rhubarb
46. Strawberry
47. Other than named
Best of Class
Class 5 – Preserves
Preserves – contain pieces of fruit that remain whole in a thick, transparent syrup.
67. String beans, green, whole
68. String beans, green, cut, canned
69. Yellow beans, whole
70. Yellow beans, cut
71. Lima beans
72. Tomatoes (whole)
73. Tomato (juice)
74. Tomato (cut)
75. Spaghetti sauce
76. Potatoes
77. Other than named
Best of Class
Class 7 – Miscellaneous
77. Cold packed chicken
78. Cold packed beef
79. Cold packed pork
80. Canned turkey
81. Canned fish
82. Minced meat
83. Balanced meal – 4 jars
84. Other than named
Best of Class
completion date. This allows entries to
be taken to State Fair one year and entered
at Louisa the next year.
All entries must be the work of the exhibitor and must be completed within the
last 2 years. One entry per person in each
category.
The management will use diligence to insure the safety of articles after their
arrival and placement, but in no case will
they be responsible for any loss or
damage that may occur.
Division I: Needlework
Marsha Graf, Margaret Bloomquist
All entries close July 26 at 11:00 A.M..
All entries in place by 12:30, July 26
Judging 8 A.M. Friday, July 28
Premiums – Blue $2.00 Red $1.50
Judges Choice - $3.50
Class 6 – Canned Vegetables
60. Beets (sliced)
61. Beets (whole)
62. Carrots (whole)
63. Carrots, cut
64. Corn-whole
65. Corn-creamed
66. Mixed vegetables for soup
The Supt. or Judges will reserve the right
to rule out any entry that has taken a
First Premium at Louisa County Fair or
has not been completed since the last fair.
Quilts and counted cross stitch items must
be completed within the last 2 years
and must be permanently dated with the
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Class 1A – Junior Sewing
All textiles, including quilts and rugs, will
be judged on the following; General
appearance, newness of design and material, suitability to occasion, individuality
and neatness.
16 years of age and younger (Place age on
tag)
Quilt packets for the fair quilt are $8. Returned blocks for entry must have an entry
tag. No entry fee for blocks.
3. Sweatshirt
4. Vest
5. Skirt
6. Shorts
7. Slacks
8. Dress
9. Blouse or top
10. Adult 2 piece outfit
11. Formal wear
12. Child’s dress
13. Child’s t-shirt
14. Child’s blouse or top
15. Child’s 2-piece outfit
16. Other than named
Best of Class
Class 1 – Sewing
48. Apricot
49. Blackberry
50. Black raspberry
51. Cherry
52. Grape
53. Peach
54. Red raspberry
55. Strawberry
56. Rhubarb
57. Tomato
58. Zucchini
59. Other than named
Best of Class
23. Man’s jacket or sport coat
24. Man’s suit
25. Man’s slacks
26. Formal wear
27. Sweat suit
28. Child’s sweat outfit
29. Recycled article
30. Doll clothes 6 pieces
31. Sewing other than wearing apparel
32. Other than named
Best of Class
1. Ladies wool dress or suit
2. Ladies cotton dress or suit
3. Ladies polyester dress or suit
4. Ladies suit any fabric
5. Ladies pant suit, any fabric
6. Ladies smock or apron
7. Ladies jumper
8. Ladies or men’s coats
9. Ladies blouse or top with sleeves
10. Ladies skirt
11. Ladies slacks or shorts
12. Ladies sleeveless top
13. Ladies robe or lounger
14. Ladies t-shirt top
15. Ladies jacket
16. Ladies 3 piece ensemble
17. General sportswear
18. Men’s or ladies vest
19. Infant wear
20. Child’s dress or suit
21. Child’s coat
22. Man or boy’s shirt
1. T-shirt
2. Shirt
Class 1B Serger constructed
1. T shirt
2. shirt
3. Sweatshirt
4. Vest
5. Skirt
6. Shorts
7. Slacks
8. Dress
9. Blouse or top
10. Adult 2 piece outfit
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11. Formal wear
12. Child's dress
13. Child’s t-shirt
14. Child’s blouse or top
15. Child’s 2-piece outfit
16. Other than named
Best of Class
Class 2 – Machine Knitted Work
1. Ladies dress
2. Ladies skirt
3. Ladies sweater
4. Ladies slacks
5. Ladies 2 piece outfit
6. Jacket
7. Men’s sweater or vest
8. Child’s dress
9. Child’s skirt
10. Child’s sweater
11. Child’s 2 piece outfit
12. Infant’s sleeper
13. Infant’s booties
14. Infant’s sweater
15. Doll clothes
16. Afghan
17. Other than named
Best of Class
Class 3 – Machine Embroidery
1. Machine embroidery shirt
2. Machine embroidery sweatshirt
3. Machine embroidery t-shirt
4. Machine embroidery vest
5. Machine embroidery jacket
6. Machine embroidery dress
7. Machine embroidery blouse
8. Machine embroidery baby item
9. Machine embroidery wall hanging
10. Machine embroidery tablecloth
11. Machine embroidery dresser scarf
12. Machine embroidery digitized design
13. Other than named
14. Free Standing Lace
Best of Class
Class 3A – Machine Counted Cross-Stitch
Embroidery
on miscellaneous
Best of Class
1. Counted cross stitch picture
2. Counted cross stitch wall hanging
3. Counted cross stitch on linen
4. Counted cross stitch on garment
5. Counted cross stitch Christmas item
6. Counted cross stitch other than named
Best of Class
Class 3D – Brazilian Embroidery
Judge’s Choice Classes 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 3 &
3A
Class 4 – Crochet
Class 3B – Embroidery
1. Pillow cases
2. Luncheon set
3. Tea towels – 3
4. Tablecloth
5. Dresser scarf
6. Candlewicking
7. Crewel picture or wall hanging
8. Blackwork
9. Crewel pillow
10. Cross stitch item
11. Chicken scratch stitch
12. Huck or Swedish work
13. Pillowcase doll
14. Baby item
15. Table Runner
16. Other than named
Best of Class
Class 3C – Embroidery Counted Cross
Stitch
All work in this class must be permanently
dated
1. Counted cross stitch picture or wall
hanging
2. Counted cross stitch pillow
3. Counted cross stitch miscellaneous
4. Counted cross stitch on linen picture or
wall hanging
5. Counted cross stitch on linen misc.
6. Counted cross stitch using waste canvas
on garment
7. Counted cross stitch using waste canvas
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1. Picture 5. Towels
2. Pillow 6. Cards
3. Clothing item 7. Other than named
4. Dolls 8. Accessories
Best of Class
1. Afghan
2. Baby afghan
3. Pillow top
4. Tablecloth
5. Bookmark
6. Doily set, 3 pieces
7. Fashion accessories – collar, purse, etc.
8. Doll
9. Placemat
10. Lunch cloth
11. Pillowcases – 2
12. Sweater – man or woman’s
13. Vest or shawl
14. Centerpiece
15. Infant sweater, booties, cap (one or all)
16. Baby blanket
17. Other than named
Best of Class
Class 5 – Hand Knitted Work
1. Afghan
2. Baby Afghan
3. Child’s sweater
4. Lady’s Shawl or stole
5. Infant’s hood, sweater or booties
6. Ladies or men’s sweater
7. Ladies headpiece/mittens/scarf
8. Ladies dress
9. Pair of socks
10. Knitted TV shoes
11. Vest or jacket
12. Other than named
Best of Class
Class 6A – Handwork, Misc.
1. Recycled item
2. Applique – other than named
3. Needlepoint, pillow
4. Needlepoint, picture
5. Needlepoint, miscellaneous
6. Stitchery
7. Latch hook picture
8. Latch hook hanging or rug
9. Sampler
10. Holiday Motif
11. Wreath
12. Table cover
13. Dolls or doll clothes
14. Other than named
Best of Class
Class 6B - Tatting
1. Edging Hanky Pillowcase
2. Crosses
3. Bookmarks
4. Doilys
5. Jewelry
6. Edging inlays on towels
7. Other than named
Best of Class
Class 7 – Miscellaneous
1. Stuffed animal
2. Stuffed animal – pair
3. Handy towels
4. Handbag
5. Stuffed doll
6. Stuffed dolls – pair
7. Soft sculptured item
8. Puppets
9. Potholders
10. Other than named
Best of Class
Judge’s Choice Classes 3B - 7
Class 8 – Work for Older People
All work in the class must have been done
by the exhibitor after attaining the
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age of 65 years. All work must be completed within the last 2 years. Quilts
should be permanently dated. Specimen
may show in display.
1. Specimen of knitted lace
2. Specimen of crocheted lace
3. Specimen tatting
4. Knitted wrap any kind
5. Crocheted wrap any kind
6. Mittens or socks knitted
7. Needlepoint
8. Set of table mats
9. Rug, Miscellaneous
10. Specimen colored embroidery
11. Specimen cotton/linen embroidery
12. Counted Cross Stitch
13. Knitted headpiece or doily
14. Crocheted item(s)
15. Afghan
16. Quilt – quilted by hand
17. Quilt – machine quilted
18. Patchwork quilt
19. Quilt tied
20. Crocheted tablecloth
21. Quilted wall hanging
22. Cross Stitch item
23. Embroidered Quilt
24. Tatting Edging Hanky pillowcase
25. Tatting, Crosses
26. Tatting, Bookmarks
27. Tatting, Doilys
28. Tatting, Jewelry
29. Tatting, Edging inlays on towels
Other than named
Best of class
5. Quilt, embroidered
6. Quilt, machine embroidered and hand
quilted
7. Quilt, child’s
8. Quilt, baby
9. Quilt, cotton
10. Quilt, poly/cotton
11. Quilt, patchwork
12. Quilt, Pieces and quilted by hand
13. Quilt, from kit
14. Quilt, appliqué from kit
15. Quilt, from cheaters fabric
16. Quilt, hand tied
17. Quilt sampler
18. Quilt from recycled fabrics (i.e. ties,
shirts)
19. Quilted pillow top
20. Quilted picture or wall hanging
21. Quilted picture or wall hanging from
cheater’s fabric
22. Quilt, paper pieced
23. Photo Quilt
24. Other than named
Best of Class
Class 9A Quilts, Etc., Machine Quilted
and done entirely by one person
1. Quilt, scrap
2. Quilt, appliqué
3. Quilt, embroidery
4. Quilt, child’s
5. Quilt, baby
6. Quilt, cotton
7. Quilt, poly/cotton
8. Quilt, from kit
9. Quilt, appliqué from kit
Class 9 – Quilts, Comforters, Etc., Quilt- 10. Quilt, patchwork
ed by Hand
11. Quilt, stained glass item
12. Quilt, paper pieced
All quilts must have been completed with- 13. Quilt, picture or wall hanging
in the last 2 years and must be
14. Quilt, picture or wall hanging from
permanently dated. They must also be
cheater's fabric/panel
done entirely by one person.
15. Quilted pillow
16. Quilt, appliquéd and pieced
1. Quilt, fancy (Ex: White on white)
17. Photo quilt
2. Quilt, scrap
18. Other than named
3. Quilt, appliquéd
Best of Class
4. Quilt, machine appliquéd/hand quilted
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Class 9B Quilt Tied
Class 9D Quilts Sewing Machine Quilted
1. Quilt scrap
2. Quilt appliqué
3. Quilt embroidered
4. Quilt child’s
5. Quilt baby
6. Quilt cotton
7. Quilt poly/cotton
8. Quilt from kit
9. Quilt appliqué from kit
10. Quilt patchwork
11. Quilt stained glass item
12. Quilt paper pieced
13. Quilt picture or wall hanging
14. Quilt picture or wall hanging from
cheater’s fabric
15. Quilted pillow
16. Quilt appliquéd and pieced
17. Photo quilt
18. Other than named
Best of Class
And completed by one person and sewn
with a stitch regulated machine.
Class 9C Quilts Sewing Machine Quilted
and completed by one person.
1. Quilt, scrap
2. Quilt, appliqué
3. Quilt, embroidered
4. Quilt, child’s
5. Quilt, baby
6. Quilt, cotton
7. Quilt, poly/cotton
8. Quilt from kit
9. Quilt appliqué from kit
10. Quilt, patchwork
11. Quilt, stained glass item
12. Quilt picture or wall hanging
13. Quilt picture or wall hanging from
cheater’s fabric
14. Quilted pillow
15. Quilt, paper pieced
16. Quilt appliquéd and pieced
17. Photo quilt
18. Other than named
Best of Class
1. Quilt, scrap
2. Quilt, appliqué
3. Quilt, embroidered
4. Quilt, child’s
5. Quilt, baby
6. Quilt, cotton
7. Quilt, poly/cotton
8. Quilt from kit
9. Quilt appliqué from kit
10. Quilt, patchwork
11. Quilt, stained glass item
12. Quilt picture or wall hanging
13. Quilt picture or wall hanging from
cheater’s fabric
14. Quilted pillow
15. Quilt, paper pieced
16. Quilt appliquéd and pieced
17. Photo quilt
18. Other than named
Best of Class
Class 9E Quilts Embroidery Machine
Stitched & Quilted all in hoop .Done by
1Person
1. Quilt Applique
2. Quilt Embroidered
3. Quilt Child's
Best of Class
Class 10 Quilts Machine Quilted and completed by more than one person.
Quilts will be judged on color selection
and construction.
1. Quilt, scrap
2. Quilt, appliqué
3. Quilt, embroidered
4. Quilt, child’s
5. Quilt, baby
6. Quilt, cotton
7. Quilt, poly/cotton
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8. Quilt from kit
9. Quilt appliqué from kit
10. Quilt, patchwork
11. Quilt, stained glass item
12. Quilt, paper pieced
13. Quilted picture or wall hanging
14. Quilted picture or wall hanging from
cheater’s fabric
15. Quilt appliquéd and pieced
16. Photo Quilt
17. Other than named
Best of Class
Class 10B Sewing Machine Quilted and
completed by more than one person.
1. Quilt, scrap
2. Quilt, appliqué
3. Quilt, embroidered
4. Quilt, child’s
5. Quilt, baby
6. Quilt, cotton
7. Quilt, poly/cotton
8. Quilt from kit
9. Quilt appliqué from kit
10. Quilt, patchwork
Class 10A
11. Quilt, stained glass item
12. Quilt picture or wall hanging
Quilts and Comforters Quilted by Hand
13. Quilt picture or wall hanging from
and completed by more than one person.
cheater’s fabric
14. Quilted pillow
1. Quilt fancy quilted (i.e. white on white) 15. Quilt, paper pieced
2. Quilt scrap
16. Quilt appliquéd and pieced
3. Quilt appliquéd
17. Photo quilt
4. Quilt machine appliquéd and hand
18. Other than named
quilted
Best of Class
5. Quilt embroidered
6. Quilt machine embroidered and hand
Judges Choice Classes 8-10B
quilted
Class 12 – Quilt Block Contest Entry
7. Quilt child’s
8. Quilt baby
No entry fee. Entry tag must be on block.
9. Quilt cotton
10. Quilt poly/cotton
Quilt blocks are for the Louisa County
11. Quilt patchwork
Fair Quilt Block Contest and packets were
12. Quilt pieced and quilted by hand
purchased since the previous fair and will
13. Quilt from kit
be assembled into a quilt top to be
14. Quilt appliqué from kit
returned the following year to be raffled
15. Quilt from cheater’s fab
off to raise money for improvements for
16. Quilt hand tied
Floral Hall.
17. Quilt sampler
18. Quilt paper pieced
The blocks submitted will be judged by
19. Quilt from recycled fabrics (i.e. ties,
the public and voted for with money. All
shirts)
blocks will be displayed and numbered
20. Quilted pillow top
and the public will place money in an
21. Quilted picture or wall hanging
envelope and put the number of the block
22. Quilted picture or wall hanging from
they wish to vote for on the front of the
cheater’s fabric
envelope. The block receiving the most
23. Quilt appliquéd and pieced and quilted money will be the first place winner, then
by hand
a second place and third place will be
24. Photo quilt
counted as well.
25. Other than named
These blocks will be assembled into a
Best of Class
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quilt and available for raffle at the 2018
fair.
Division J: Arts & Crafts
All entries in place by 12:30, Wednesday
July 26
Judging Thursday, July 27, 4:30 P.M.
Superintendents: Nancy Smith & Laurie
Salazar
ALL HANGING ARTICLES MUST BE
PREPARED TO HANG ON HOOK.
Premiums – Blue $2.00 Red $1.50
Judge’s Choice $3.50
Judge or Supt. Reserve the right to reject
any article that has previously won a blue
ribbon or that has been worn or soiled.
One entry per person in each category.
Craft items etc. to be made by exhibitor
and new within the last two years. For
Class 1 please put age on tag.
20. Knitting
21. Woodworking
22. Origami
23. Weaving
24. Quilting
25. Wood burning
26. Stitchery, any kind – or needlework
27. Chalk or Pastels
28. Model, original
29. Paper making
30. Pencil
31. Colored pencil
32. Refinished furniture item or other item
33. Basket
34. Hobby collection, 6 items
35. Sewing
36. Nature study
37. Garden art
38. Mixed media
39. Other than named
40. Scrap booking (1 page)
41. Paint by Number
42. Color by Number
43. Acrylic Painting
Judges Choice Intermediate
Class 1A – Adult Fine Arts
Class 1 – Intermediate Fine Arts 11-16
Years Put Age on Tags
1. Crayon
2. Ink/charcoal
3. Paint
4. Free hand drawing
5. Computer designs – assisted or original
6. Print making
7. Fabric
8. 3-dimensional
9. Tie dye
10. Ceramics
11. Sculpture
12. Collage
13. Wall hanging
14. Jewelry
15. Metalworking
16. Stained glass (not plastic)
17. Model kits (complete)
18. Crochet
19. Origami
1. Crayon
2. Ink/charcoal
3. Paint
4. Free hand drawing
5. Computer designs – assisted or original
6. Print making
7. Fabric
8. 3-dimensional
9. Tie dye
10. Ceramics
11. Sculpture
12. Collage
13. Wall hanging
14. Jewelry
15. Metalworking
16. Stained glass (not plastic)
17. Model kits (complete)
18. Crochet
19. Origami
20. Knitting
21. Weaving
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22. Quilting
23. Wood burning
24. Stitchery, any kind – or neeneedlework
25. Chalk or Pastels
26. Model, original
27. Pencil
28. Colored pencil
29. Refinished furniture item or other item
30. Basket
31. Sewing
32. Nature study
33. Garden art
34. Mixed media
35 Scrap booking 1 page
36. Paint by number
37. Color/ pencil by number
38. Acrylic Painting
39. Other than named
Best of Class
Class 2A – Special Population Arts &
Crafts
1. Plastic canvas item
2. Photography
3. Free hand drawing – crayon
4. Free hand drawing – pencil
5. Free hand drawing – pen
6. Free hand drawing – marker
7. Wall hanging
8. Christmas ornament
9. Other than named
Best of Class
1. Sewing apparel
2. Sewing other than wearing apparel
3. Embroidered pillowcases or tea towels
4. Cross stitch picture
5. Needlepoint item
6. Stuffed animal
7. Latch hook item
8. Potholders
9. Doilies
10. Afghan, crocheted, any size
11. Hand knitted item
12. Quilt
13. Other than named
Best of class
Judges Choice
Class 3 – Refinishing Furniture, Etc.
1. Re caned chair
2. Refinished small piece of furniture
3. Refinished large piece of furniture
4. Mirror or picture frame
5. Other than named
Best of Class
Judges Choice
Class 6 – Hobby Collection
(Display must be in container – not over 6
items or 6 sets)
1. Photos
2. Animals
3. Cups and saucers
4. Salt & pepper
5. Stamps
6. Money
7. Post cards
8. Cars & trucks
9. Tractors
10. Sports cards
11. Sugar & creamers
12. Santa’s
13. Key chains
14. Buttons, such as political, Old Threshers, etc.
15. Small tins
16. Small dolls
17. Creative collective hobby, items to be
made by exhibitor
18. Matchbooks
19. Thimbles
20. Plates
21. Other than named
Best of Class
1. Decorated 2 ft. or 3 ft. Christmas tree
with 6 to 10 decorations made by exhibitor.
2. Decorated 2 ft. or 3 ft. Christmas tree
with 6 to 10 decorations NOT made by
exhibitor.
3. A 2 ft. or 3 ft. Theme tree
Best of Class
Class 8 – Christmas in July
Class 10 – Woodworking
1. Christmas Ornaments, 3 of some type
2. Pinecone wreath
3. Any other wreath
4. Fireplace mantel decoration
5. Door decoration
6. Wall hanging
7. Centerpiece, original design
1. Boxes
2. Shelves
3. Animals
4. Cutting boards
5. Picture frames
6. Toys
7. Furniture, small
Class 7 – Decorated Christmas Tree
Class 2B – Special Population Hobby
Collection
(Display must be in container – not over 4 items or sets)
1. Postcards
2. Sports cards
3. Stuffed animals
4. Cars & trucks
5. Dolls
6. Other than named
Best of Class
Class 5 – Porcelain Dolls
Class 2D – Special Population
Those with mental or physical disabilities.
1. Porcelain Doll – Entire doll porcelain
2. Porcelain Doll – Need not be entirely
made of porcelain
Best of Class
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Class 9 – Miscellaneous
1. Wood article or carving
2. Candles
3. Metal punch
4. Table ornament or centerpiece
5. Fabric item
6. Old picture framed
7. Any holiday or special centerpiece
8. Gardens or yard art
9. Potpourri
10. Paper beads or other paper items
11. Silk flowers
12. Jewelry
13. Model kits complete
14. Tie dye
15. Dried flower arrangement
16. Mosaic
17. Wall hanging
18. Basket, original
19. Wreaths
20. Leather
21. Lamp
22. Recycled item
23. Stained glass, Not plastic
24. Scrap booking, 1 page
25. Hand spun yarn, 1 hank
26.Adult by number
27. Other than named
Best of Class
Class 4 – Hand Painting
1. China or glass
2. On fabric
3. On paper
4. On metal
5. On wood
6. Figurine
7. Tole painting
8. Stenciling
9. Brick or stone
10. Other than named
Best of Class
8. Centerpiece, kit
9. Christmas cards (homemade)
10. Decorated paper
11. Ceramic
12. Candle
13. Tree skirt
14. Other than named
Best of Class
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8. Structures
9. Wall decoration
10. Birdhouse
11. Lawn ornament
12. Hand carved item
13. Scroll work
14. Furniture, large
15. Holiday item
16. Bench or stool
17. Outdoor item
18. Other than named
Best of Class
Judges Choice
Division K: Children’s Dept.
Judging Friday July 28 at 9:30 A.M.
Kay Duncan & Stephanie Duncan
No entry fee, but must have tag from Floral Hall
All entries must be made since the last
fair.
4. Crayon drawing, original
5. Pen drawing
6. Pencil drawing, original
7. Colored pencil drawing
8. Felt pen drawing
9. Water color painting
10. Chalk drawing or pastel
11. Mosaic
12. Block printing
13. Charcoal drawing
14. Painted novelty
15. Painted plaque
16. Wall hanging
17. Picture framed
18. Ceramics
19. Stenciling
20. Computer designs
21. Multi-Media design
22. Model
23. Tye Dye
24. Acrylic or tempera painting
25. Other than named
Best of Class
4. Still life
5. Other than named
Best of Class
Class 2 – Handwork
Only 6 items in collections. Collections
must be in container.
Entrants will receive participation ribbon.
1. Tote bag or purse
2. Specimen of knitting
3. Potholder
4. Specimen of embroidery
5. Specimen of cross stitch
6. Table cloth
7. Specimen of crochet work
8. Towels
9. Stitchery of any kind
10. Sewing of any kind
11. Paint on fabric
12. Beading/Jewelry
13. Fleece Item
14. Other than named
Best of Class
Class 1 – Fine Arts
Class 3 – Photography
No Coloring Book pages
I Black and White
1. Painting in oil
2. Number painting
3. Crayon drawing, traced
1.
2.
3.
One entry per person in each category.
Exhibits in this department limited to
children 10 years and under at Fair time.
Put age on exhibit. Work to be done
by children only. No coloring book pages
K3 – Ages 8 – 10
K2 - Ages 5 - 7
K1 – Ages 1 - 4
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Animals
People
Landscape
22. Coin collection – 6 items
23. Jewelry
24. Other than named
Best of Class
II Color
Class 6 - Kids/Family Project (1 Group)
1. Animals
2. People
3. Landscape
4. Still life
5. Other than named
Best of Class
1. Project to be made by child with adult
help.
Best of Class
Class 7 - Recycled
Class 4 Miscellaneous
1. Art
2. Handwork
3. Invention or Construction
Best of Class
1. Best Specimen bird house
2. Woodwork of any kind
3. Miniature doll furniture
4. Building set creation (Lego)
5. Other than named
Best of Class
Judges Choice - K1 & K2 & K3
Division L: Antiques and Collectibles
Mac & Nancy McGill
Dick & Norma McCormac
Class 5 - Collections
Judging Thursday July 27, 12:30 P.M.
1. Shell collection
2. Collection of postage stamps – 6
3. Collection of mineral stone or rocks – 6
4. Collection of insects or butterflies – 6
5. Bird collection – 6 items
6. Doll collection – 6 items
7. Horse collection – 6 items
8. Collection of cars – 6 items
9. Post card collection – 6 items
10. Collection of airplanes – 6 items
11. Pen or pencil collection – 6 items
12. Animal collection – 6 items
13. Dog or cat collection – 6 items
14. Collection of doll dishes – 6 items
15. Arrowhead collection – 6 items
16. Tractor collection – 6
17. Antique collection – 6
18. Race car collection – 6
19. Baseball cards – 6
20. Other sports cards – 6
21. Badges – 6
Premiums – Blue $2.00 Red $1.50 Judge’s
Choice $3.50
People in surrounding communities may
send in list of items ahead of time and pick
up tags and pay before 11:00 A.M.
Wednesday, July 26. Supt. Or Judge reserve the right to refuse any article not in
its proper class or has won first place in the
last 5 years. All entries must be tagged by
the exhibitor before entered. Antiques must
be 50 years or older. One entry per person
for each category and no more than 20
entries per household.
Please be considerate of size, weight, and
space required when selecting your entries.
Each exhibitor may enter no more than 20
items in this division.
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Class 1 – Silver
1. Souvenir spoon
2. Napkin ring
3. Sugar shell or butter knife
4. Coffee or tea pot
5. Sugar and creamer
6. Salt and pepper
7. Candle snuffer
8. Ladle
9. Children’s silverware
10. Teaspoon or serving spoon
11. Covered butter
12. Cup
13. Tray
14. Thimble
15. Goblet
16. Pickle Fork
17. Other than named
Best silver – Ribbon
Class 2 – Copper, Brass, Etc.
1. Souvenir spoon
2. Napkin ring
3. Sugar shell or butter knife
4. Coffee or tea pot
5. Sugar and creamer
6. Salt and pepper
7. Candle snuffer
8. Ladle
9. Children’s silverware
10. Pewter item
11. School bell
12. Copper mug
13. Hammered Aluminum
14. Other than named
Best copper, Brass, Hammered
Aluminum – Ribbon
Class 3 – Iron
1. Bank
2. Trivet
3. Tool
4. Tray
5. Kettle
6. Iron griddle
7. Laundry iron
8. Other than named
Best iron – Ribbon
Class 4 – Tin
1. Old lamp or lantern
2. Toy
3. Children’s play dishes (2
or more)
4. Match holder
5. Advertising tin
6. Box – small
7. Other than named
Best Tin – Ribbon
Class 5 – Graniteware
1. Coffeepot
2. Colander
3. Kettle
4. Pie plate or pie pan
5. Funnel
6. Muffin pan
7. Other than named
Best Graniteware Ribbon
Class 6 – Wood Because of limited
space chairs are not accepted
1. Butter mold
2. Paddle (butter, spoon or scoop)
3. Coffee grinder
4. Picture frame
5. Potato masher or utensil
6. Toy
7. Bowl
8. Breadboard
9. Box, small
10. Other than named
Best Wood – Ribbon
Class 7 – Pottery
1. Roseville
2. Hull
3. McCoy
4. Weller
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5. Ironstone
6. Redwing
7. Sleepyeye
8. Spongeware
9. Indian
0. Spatterware
11. Watts Ware
12. Shawnee
13. Bunnington
14. Chalkware
15. Yelloware
16. Redware
17. Other than named
Best Pottery – Ribbon
Class 8 – Stoneware
1. Crock – open (1gal. or smaller)
2. Signed crock up to 5 gal.
3. Jug (1 gal. or smaller)
4. Jar (1 to 4 gal.)
5. Pitcher
6. Vase
7. Footwarmer
8. Churn
9. Salt Box
10. Bow l
11. Other than named
Best Stoneware – Ribbon
18. Cruet
19. candleholder or candelabra
20. Vase
21. Plate or platter
22. Basket
23. Goblet
24. Tumbler
25. Cordial glasses – set of 4
26. Other than named
Best Pattern Glass or Pressed Glass
Ribbon
Class 10 – Cut Glass
1. Vase
2. Bowl
3. Sugar and Creamer
4. Pickle or jelly dish
5. Celery dish
6. Pitcher
7. Cruet
8. Compote
9. Toothpick holder
10. Basket
11. Rose bowl
12. Other than named
Best Cut Glass – Ribbon
Class 11 – Colored Glass
(Not Depression)
Class 9 – Pattern Glass or Pressed Glass
1. Fruit dish or bowl
2. Compote
3. Bon Bon / candy dish
4. Covered Dish
5. Jelly Dish
6. Pickle dish
7. Celery Dish-low or tall
8. Sugar and creamer
9. Spoon holder
10. Individual salts – set of 4
11. Sauce dishes – set of 4
12. Wine glass
13. Cake Stand
14. Water pitcher
15. Pitcher, small
16. Toothpick holder
17. Butter dish
1. Vase, large
2. Vase, small
3. Tumbler
4. Goblet
5. Toothpick holder
6. Fruit bowl and 1 sauce dish
7. Pitcher
8. Jelly or pickle dish
9. Deep dish
10. Candy dish
11. Plate
12. Candle holder
13. Opalescent
14. Sugar & Creamer
15. Vinegar Cruet
16. Other than named
Best Colored Glass – Ribbon
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Class 12 – Miscellaneous Glass, China &
Crystal
1. Hobnail
2. Frosted
3. Custard
4. Satin
5. Opalescent
6. Ruby thumb print
7. Carnival (taffeta, iridescent)
8. Vaseline
9. Bisque
10. Porcelain
11. Majolica
12. Flo Blue
13. Amethyst
4. Souvenir glass or cup
15. Flash
16. Nippon
17. Milk glass
18. Blown figurine
19. Candlewick – crystal
20. Cambridge Rosepoint – crystal
21. Other than named
Best Miscellaneous Glass &
China Ribbon
Class 13 – China
1. Cup and saucer
2. Demitasse
3. Plate, large – 9-10 inches
4. Plate, medium
5. Plate, small
6. Novelty plate
7. Portrait plate
8. Painted plate
9. Small painted dish
10. Bowl
11. Sauce dishes – set of four
12. Pitcher
13. Cracker jar
14. Gravy boat
15. Covered dish
16. Butter pats, set of four
17. Pickle dish
18. Butter dish
19. Vase
20. Cake plate
21. Tea, coffee or choc. Pot
22. Sugar or creamer
23. Celery dish
24. Spoon holder
25. Toothpick holder
26. China slipper
27. China trivet or hot plate
28. Shaving and mustache mugs
29. China salt and pepper
30. Hair receiver
31. Pie birds
32. Child’s plate
33. Japanese article
34. Hatpin holder
35. Calendar plate
36. Transfer Print Plates
37. Other than named
Best China – Ribbon
Class 14 – Depression Glass
1. Blue (light or dark)
2. Glass or goblet
3. Cake plate
4. Small pitcher
5. Cracker jar
6. Fruit bowl
7. Plate or platter
8. Sauce dishes – 4
9. Sugar and creamer
10. Water pitcher
11. Butter dish, covered
12. Covered Dish
13. Other than named
Best Depression Glass – Ribbon
Class 15 – Linens & Sewing Items
1. Doilies
2. Pillow cases
3. Sheets
4. Tablecloths
5. Napkins
6. Guest Towel
7. Child’s Quilt
8. Quilts
9. Coverlet
10. Sampler
11. Sewing Supplies
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12. Tape Measure
13. Other than named
Best Linens – Ribbon
Class 16 – Jewelry / Accessories
1. Brooch
2. Necklace
3. Watch (men’s)
4. Watch (ladies)
5. Watch fob
6. Ring
7. Fans
8. Purses
9. Hatpin
10. Bracelet
11. Earrings
12. Compacts
13. Perfume Bottles
14. Pin
15. Other than named
Best Jewelry – Ribbon
Class 17 – Dolls & Teddy Bears
1. China Doll
2. Bisque Doll
3. Rag Doll
4. Composition Doll
5. Doll Dishes
6. Doll Furniture
7. Doll Quilt
8. Teddy Bear
9. Children’s Toy
10. Children’s Game
11. Other than named
Best Dolls & Teddy Bears – Ribbon
Class 18 – Miscellaneous
1. Coins
2. Cookie Jar
3. Butter churn
4. Greeting cards (3)
5. A leather item
6. Hunting and Fishing
7. Toys & games
8. Celluloid article
9. Store item
10. School items
11. Picture album
12. Bank
13. Ink wells
14. Bible and religious items
15. Lamp, glass or metal
16. Fruit jar
17. Bottle
18. Postcards (3)
19. Paper weights
20. Photo
21. Candle holder
22. Autograph book
23. Old eye glasses
24. Small farm item
25. Basket
26. Newspaper or magazine
27. W.W.1.
28. Books, Children’s or Adults
29. Washboard
30. Lantern
31. Clock
32. Doorstop
33. Tramp Art
34. Christmas item or ornament
35. Adult garment or old shoes
36. Child’s garment or old shoes
37. Household item
38. Antique curling irons
39. W.W. II
40. Advertising article
41. Calendar
42. Hobby collection (six articles)
43. Picture, scenic
44. Souvenir item
45. Campaign ribbons or buttons
46. Louisa County Fair item
47. Other than named
Best Miscellaneous Ribbon
Judges Choice
Division M: Photography
Marillyn Schlutz, Dorothy Morrison &
Lynn Hagen
Judging Thursday, July 27, 9:00 A.M.
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Premiums – Blue $2.00 Red $1.50 Judge’s 12. People
Choice $3.50
13. Iowa places
14. Places outside of Iowa
No glass or frames- pictures matted only. 15. Things/ still life
All exhibits must be work of amateurs, but 16. Plants
may be enlarged, cropped or computer
17. Animals
enhanced. One entry per person in each
Best of Class
category. Photographs can be any size up
to and including 11 X 14” We make NO
distinction between film or digital photo- Class 4
graphs. Photos should be recent, taken
within the last two years. Photographer’s
YOUTH DIVISION BLACK & WHITE
name, photo title, date and other text must OR COLOR
(Must be 17 & younger)
NOT appear on front of entry. All photos
must be unframed. Do not cover entry
18. People
with cellophane, acetate or glass. There
19. Places
should be not hooks or wires attached to
20. Things/ still life
back. All photographs will be handled
21. Plants
with care. However the Fair will not be
22. Animals
responsible for any loss or damage to enBest of Class
tries.
Class 5
Class 1
SPECIAL DIVISION BLACK & WHITE
ADULT DIVISION COLOR
OR COLOR
(OPEN to both adults and
youth)
1. People
2. Iowa Places
23. Anything Goes (Computer enhanced
3. Places outside of Iowa
photographs beyond traditional darkroom
4. Things / still life
techniques)
5. Plants
24. Sports action
6. Animals
25. Iowan’s love a fair
26. Main Street Iowa
Best of Class
Class 2
ADULT DIVISION BLACK & WHITE
7. People
8. Places 11. Animals
9. Things / still life
10. Plants
11. Animals
Best of Class
Best of Class & Judges Choice Best
Overall Division M
All Photography entries close Wednesday
July 26 at 11:00 A.M. In place by 12:30
Wednesday, July 26.
All exhibits must be work of amateurs. All
entries must be mounted on white poster
board with no more than 1” border. All
entries must be labeled below the photo
with the name of the entry caption. A humorous original sub-caption may be included if desired. No prints larger than
4”x7”. Snapshots should be recent, taken
within the last two years. Any pictures
having previously received a premium at
the Louisa County Fair is barred from
competition. One entry per person in each
category. No matting or framing allowed.
No enlargements. We make NO Distinction between Film or Digital Photographs. In Snapshots there should be NO
computer enhanced photographs.
Class 1 – Special Days - Black and White
or Color
1. Happy Birthday
2. Graduation
3. Wedding Days
4. Through the Years (Anniversary)
5. Cupid’s Valentine
6. Happy Easter
7. Trick or Treat
8. Thanksgiving
9. Merry Christmas
10. Happy New Year
11. A Special Time
Best of Class
Class 2 – Special Theme - Black and
White or Color
Division N: Snapshots
Marillyn Schlutz, Dorothy Morrison &
Lynn Hagen
Judging Thursday, July 27, 9:30 A.M.
Class 3 – The World Around Us - Black
and White or Color
1. Patriotic
2. Religious
3. Sports
4. School
Best of Class
1. Featuring Children - (Ages Birth - 4)
2. Featuring Children - (Ages 5-9)
3. Featuring Children - (Any Age)
4. Featuring Adults
5. Featuring Adults & Children
6. Country Living (including people)
7. Urban Life (including people)
8. Three or more series – to tell a story
9. The Four Seasons (4 pictures)
10. Buildings
11. Flowers
12. Flowers Close - Up
13. Butterflies
14. Fun in the Sun
15. Still Life
16. Water Fun
17. Winter Wonderland
18. Scenic View 19. Nature View
20. Rural View
21. Urban View
22. Zoo Animals
23. Cats
24. Dogs
25. Farm Animals
26. Domestic Birds
27. Birds Wildlife
28. Fish
29. Adults & Pets
30. Children & Pets
31.Close Up
32. Landmarks
Best of Class
Class 4 – Fair Photos (Black and White or
Color)
1. People
2. Grandstand Event
3. Featuring Livestock
4. 3 or more – tell a story
5.Any other
Best of Class
Class 3
Professional and Semiprofessional
Premium – Blue $2.00 Red $1.50 Judge’s
Choice $3.50
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Class 5 - Interpretive Photo
(Would like copy to be donated to LCGC
(Take a photo showing your interpretation Library after judging)
of the titles given)
3. Poster depicting Ancestral History
4. Poster depicting Local History (i.e. C.J.,
1. Flat
Wapello, Letts, Etc.)
2. Grazed
5. Heirloom handed down from an ances3. Spectacular
tor
4. The end
6. Child’s toy or clothing
7. Pioneer cemetery preservation notebook
Best of Class
(May be a group effort) (i.e. Before and
Judges Choice
after Photos, # of graves, history of proDivision O: Genealogy and Family Her- gress, cemetery names, locations, etc.)
itage Family Histor y, need not apply to 8. Family Scrapbook
Louisa County unless indicated in a cate- 9. Updates or continuing genealogy progory.
ject
Best of Class
Judging Wednesday July 26 at 1:30 PM
Adult Categories
All entries close 11:00AM July 26
Class 2 – Old Documents (Need not be
Norma & Dick McCormac
framed, but “originals” should
be protected with acid free plastic or
Louisa County Genealogical Commission
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1. Old Personal Letter
A. Original Personal Letter
First Premium - $2.00 Second - $1.50
B. Photocopy of original Personal Letter
Judge’s Choice $3.50
2. Old Birth Certificate or Christening
No more than one entry per category. This Record
division will not be judged on antique or
A. Original
monetary value of the items displayed, but B. Photocopy of original
rather on the genealogical or sentimental
relevance to the exhibitor and how it is
3. Old Marriage License or Certificate
presented. Young genealogists are encour- A. Original
aged to enter items of significance to
B. Photocopy of original
them. Keep originals safe and bring good
quality photocopies if desired. Copies
4. Old Land Grant, Deed, mortgage
need not be mounted or protected. All
A. Original
entries must be accompanied by a 5x8 or
B. Photocopy of Original
smaller card with history or story of item.
5. Old Military Record
Class I
Youth Projects – Under 18
A. Original
B. Photocopy of Original
1. Essay of an Ancestor or Family Member (1-4 pages) may include photo or per- 6.Old Will and Testament
sonal belonging of ancestor (Prizes award- A. Original
ed by LCGC of $25, $15 & $10)
B. Photocopy of Original
2. Family Group Sheet or Pedigree Chart
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7. Old Church or Religious Material
A. Original
B. Photocopy of Original
10. Display of 2 or more related items
11. Military
12. Other than named
Best of Class
8. Old High School or College Diploma or
Award
A. Original
Class 4 – Genealogical Research
B. Photocopy of Original
1. Family Group Chart, Lineage Chart
9. Old Elementary School Record or
2. Family Tree in tree format
Award
A. Original
A. Original
B. Copy of Original
B. Photocopy of Original
3. Gravestone rubbing
4. Poster depicting ancestral history
10. Old High School or College memento 5. Poster depicting local history (C.J.,
Wapello, Letts, etc.)
11. Display of 2 or more documents rele- 6. Pioneer cemetery preservation notebook
vant to each other.
(i.e. Before and after photos, # of graves,
A. Original
history of progress, cemetery names, locaB. Photocopy of Original
tions, etc.)
7. Hand Made Family History scrapbook
12. Document of Significance of Louisa
8. Digital Family History Scrapbook
County
9. Professionally Bound or Handmade
Genealogy Book
13. Document of Significance to County
10. Researchers Bound Genealogy Book
other than Louisa
(in progress)
11.Other than named
14. Other than named
Best of Class
Best of Class
Class 5 – Heirlooms (Ancestral signifiClass 3 – Photographs and Portraits
cance notes should accompany these heirloom entries)
(Reproductions or digital acceptable if
well done. Content & History of older
1. Family Bible with birth, marriage, etc.
items to be judged, not quality)
records
2. Old Prayer Book
1. Ancestral Portrait or photo ( 1 or 2 per- 3. Ancestral Scrapbook
sons)
4. Jewelry Item
2. Family Photo Album
5. Glassware
3. Family Group Picture (more than 2 per- 6. China
sons)
7. Kitchen Item
4. Wedding Photo
8. Small tool used by an ancestor
5. Four or more generation photo (all in
9. Personal Item of an ancestor (i.e. Shavone photo)
ing mug, razor, clothing)
6. Family reunion photo (i.e. Oldest living 10. Religious Item
relatives, group photos)
11. Child’s Toy
7. Ancestral Home or Farmstead photo
12. Child’s Clothing
8. School Photo
13. Heirloom Display (3 items or more)
9. Church Photo
14. Other than named
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15. Cloth Item
16. Family Recipe (ex. Grandma’s Recipe
box)
17. Cookbook
18.Handwritten Recipes
Best of Class
Overall Judges Choice - $3.50
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