DEPARTMENT • 24
FAMILY LIVING
FAMILY LIVING CHAIRPERSON - 4-H & 4-H OPPORTUNITIES CHAIRPERSON - Gerri Moore, Hookstown, PA - [email protected]
Jan Scholl, University Park, PA - [email protected]
GENERAL RULES
See General Rules and Regulations online at http://www.farmshow.state.pa.us/page/premiumlist.aspx
Use general entry blank, Box Tag, and General Master List online at http://www.farmshow.state.pa.us/page/forms.aspx
NEW: An entry fee of $1 per OPEN SHOW entry will be charged for each entry registered by 12/15/16.
An entry fee of $2 per OPEN SHOW entry will be charged for each entry registered after 12/15/16.
(Section 0001 Classes 001-003 and 006 are excluded from the entry fees listed above)
ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M., THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2017
Early entry by December 15, 2016 is encouraged. Mail the general entry form to the address noted under rule 9 of the General Rules and Regulations link , or register
online at www.farmshow.state.pa.us. Entry tags will then be printed, and mailed to you for you to attach to your exhibits prior to shipping. Be sure to attach preprinted entry tags to your exhibits prior to delivery.
1. Exhibitors should not bring/send any article which does not conform to a class listed in the premium list.
2. The exhibit must fulfill the requirements of the class in which it is exhibited.
3. No exhibitor may enter more than one article in each division of a class.
4. 4-H classes are open to 4-H club members born in the years 1997-2007. Exhibitors must be members of a regularly organized 4-H club carrying
a project in the field they wish to make entry and be under the supervision of the Pennsylvania State University Agricultural and Cooperative
Extension Service.
5. Open youth classes are open to any youth meeting the age requirement listed for the specific classes entered.
6. No article can compete in more than one entry; that is, an entry can be judged but once.
7. Items from each division (open class foods, 4-H foods, open class clothing, 4-H clothing, open class crafts, and 4-H crafts) must be packed in
separate boxes. For example, do not pack 4-H crafts and open class crafts in the same box.
8. To be entered and judged, items must be packed in boxes with a master list attached to the inside of the box. The master list must include name,
address, county, descriptive listing of items by class, who delivered and who will pick up the box.
9. A box tag must be filled out and attached to the outside of each box brought to the Family Living Department. Please attach the box tag so that it
will not tear when the box is opened.
10. All shipments must be addressed to: Show Manager, Family Living, Pennsylvania State Farm Show, Farm Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron St.,
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9443.
11. Special rules for food exhibits will be found on page 101.
12. Special rules for clothing exhibits will be found on page 107.
13. Special rules for craft exhibits will be found on page 109.
14. Special rules for 4-H Opportunity exhibits will be found on page 111.
15. Department 24 will be closed at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 14, 2017, to dismantle displays so that exhibits can be claimed after 5:00 p.m.
(EXHIBITS NOT PICKED UP BY 7:00 P.M. WILL BE TAKEN TO THE OFFICE FOR LATER PICK-UP. EXHIBITS NOT CLAIMED
WITHING 15 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE SHOW WILL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE FARM SHOW.) Any exhibit removed
prior to the listed times without Show Management approval will result in forfeiture of all premiums.
16. Entries will not be returned via mail. Arrangements must be made for pick-up.
17. Every precaution will be taken to secure items on exhibit, however, the Pennsylvania Farm Show will not assume responsibility for losses or
damages that may occur.
18. Exhibits will include all prize winners and other entries as space permits.
19. Premiums will be offered on merit of excellence, not entry alone. Therefore, in any one class all premiums may not be awarded, if in the judge’s
opinion, the other entries do not merit placement. This may also result in the omission of some placements such as first or second for awarding of
only a third. Decision of judges is final
Quilt Block and Special Hobby Classes
2017 Theme - A Touch of Country
a yellow color palette
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Best of Show Rosettes and premiums will be awarded in the Family Living Department as follows:
Category
Open Class Preserved Foods
Baked Products
Gingerbread House & Decorated Cakes
Food & Nutrition Youth Classes
4-H Food & Nutrition - Canned Foods
4-H Food & Nutrition - Baked Goods
4-H Food & Nutrition - Poster
Fashions With a Flair - Open Class
Fashions With a Flair - Youth & 4-H
Handcrafted Clothing - Open Class
Constructed Clothing - Open Class
4-H Beginner Textile Science
4-H Intermediate Textile Science
4-H Senior Textile Science
4-H Creative Textile Science
4-H Textile Arts
4-H Textile Arts – Quilt Quest
Open Class Quilts - Hand Quilted
Open Class Quilts - Machine Quilted
Open Class Crafts
Wreaths
Quilt Block - Open
Quilt Block - Youth
Youth Class Quilts
Youth Crafts
4-H Opportunities - Cake Decorating
4-H Opportunities - Animals
4-H Opportunities - Engineering
4-H Opportunities - Plants
4-H Opportunities - Miscellaneous
4-H Crafts
Photography - Adult
Photography – Junior
Hobbies - Adult
Hobbies - Junior
Section
0002-0003
4
4
5
6
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
10
11
12
13
13
14
14
14
14
14
14
15
15
16
16
16
16
16
17
19
19
19
19
Class
All
101-126, 130-140
127-129
All
170-171
173-199
172-199
221-226
227-232
241-248
249-276
All
All
All
All
341-352
355-368
372-377, 436-438, 444, 446
379-386, 439-441, 445, 447
388-435
448-452
454, 456
453, 455
454-456
457-482
491-495
501-512
513-542
543-568
569-611
All
800-819
820-839
849-956
849-956
Amount
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$25.00
$25.00
$20.00
$20.00
$25.00
$25.00
$20.00
$25.00
$25.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$50.00
$100.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
FOODS
Judges - Joy Heisey, Lancaster, PA; Louetta Hurst, Lancaster, PA; Mindy Rottmund, Lancaster, PA;
Debbie Bender, York Haven, PA; Vicki Becker, Reinholds, PA; Judy Mentzer, Lancaster, PA
RULES FOR ENTRIES
1. Only entries which meet the following requirements will be entered for judging.
2. All canned foods must have a General Entry form completed. Attach with rubber band, not scotch tape. Pre-printed entry tags will be mailed to the exhibitor to
attach to their exhibit(s) prior to delivery to the Farm Show.
3. All canned food must be exhibited in a standard mason-type clear-glass jar with a self-sealing lid. No commercial jars, such as mayonnaise, will be accepted. Jars
must have a vacuum and will be judged without screwbands. Screwbands will be used while exhibiting and transporting jars. CANNED fruits, vegetables, pickled
foods and sauerkraut MUST be entered IN JARS NO SMALLER THAN A PINT AND NO LARGER THAN A QUART. Standard Jelly jars only MAY BE USED
FOR SPREADS, BUTTERS, JAMS AND JELLIES. Vinegar, lemon juice, and citric acid are allowed in figs, tomatoes and pickled vegetables.
4. Judges will disqualify and remove from exhibits, canned foods in green glass jars, non-standardized jars, jars with wax and paraffin covers, jars whose metal lids
are not vacuum sealed, jars with more than 1 inch of headspace and fruit spreads with more than 1/2 inch of head space; and any jar which appears to be spoiled or
to contain added color, bleach, sulfite, or other preservative. This includes the addition of soda to green vegetables and acids to non-pickled foods. Foods should
not be touching lid of jar, and should not be exposed above the canning liquid.
5. All preserved foods and baked products must have been made by exhibitor. Preserved foods must have been processed within the past year. Jars will be indelibly
marked to indicate their entry in the 2017 Farm Show. Judges may question “look alikes” from the same household in the same class.
6. Judges will not consider a fancy packed food as a superior entry. They are permitted and encouraged to open the jars and sample the foods while judging
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7. Baked foods must be individually wrapped in clear plastic or zip bags to retain freshness and prevent contamination until judged.
8. All baked goods must be submitted in or on disposable containers. No containers will be returned.
9. All jars in a multiple jar display must be of the same size and shape and must have the same lid size.
10. Each individual is permitted one entry which only that individual prepared in each class or division of a class.
11. All low-acid VEGETABLES, SUCH AS BEANS, CORN, PEAS, MIXED VEGETABLES, CARROTS, ETC., must be pressure canned.
PREMIUMS
Class #
1st2nd3rd
1, 2 & 6
$500
$250
$100
3 & 7
$250
$100
$50
4
$500$100$50
5
$150$100$70
8
$125$50 $25
11-14, 97, 127-129, 151-152
$20
$15
$10
15-71, 81-96, 170-172
$12
$10
$8
101-126, 130-140, 141-150, 153-163, 173-203
$10
$8
$6
Section 0001
CONTESTS
Class 001
BLUE RIBBON APPLE PIE CONTEST
Class 002
PA PREFFERRED CHOCOLATE CAKE CONTEST
Class 003
PA PREFERRED CHOCOLATE COOKIE/BROWNIE/BAR CONTEST
Sponsored by The PA Apple Marketing Program and the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs
This class open only to an individual who is a PA resident and is the certified first place winner in the Blue Ribbon Apple Pie contest at an approved PA agricultural fair
during the 2016 Fair Season. Entrants will be required to bring 1) a signed Certification Form from the Fair as proof of eligibility; 2) the recipes for the pie and pie crust
listing the ingredients and preparation instructions on an 8-1/2”x11” sheet of paper with exhibitor’s name, address, and phone number on backside; and 3) the baked apple
pie in a disposable pie pan. All pans, plates, and dishes are considered disposable and will not be returned. Filling must contain at least 60% apples. Pie does not need to
be a traditional two crusted apple pie, and it can have a variety of fillings. Recipes must indicate if baked entry requires refrigeration after baking. All receipts and pies/
cakes will become the property of the Farm Show and will not be returned. Entries accepted in the Farm Show’s Family Living Area from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday,
January 6, 2017 and 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2017. Judging will take place Saturday, January 7, at 10:00 a.m. on the Family Living Contest Stage
in the Main Floor of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center. Judging will be based on the following: Flavor; Filling: consistency, doneness, moistness,
& flavor; Crust: color, flavor, texture, doneness; Overall Appearance; and Creativity. Premiums: 1st - $500, 2nd - $250, 3rd - $100, 4th - Ribbon, 5th - Ribbon. Contact Kevin
Bieber, 484-256-8009 for contest questions.
Sponsored by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s PA Preferred and the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs
This class open only to an individual who is a PA resident and is the certified first place winner in the PA Preferred Chocolate Cake Contest at an approved agricultural
fair during the 2016 Fair Season. Entrants will be required to bring 1) the signed Certification Form from the Fair as proof of eligibility; 2) the recipes for the cake and icing
listing the ingredients and preparation instructions; on an 8-1/2”x11” sheet of paper with exhibitor’s name, address, and phone number on backside; All recipes and cakes
will become the property of the Farm Show and will not be returned; and 3) the entire layered frosted chocolate cake made from “scratch” on a cardboard or disposable
plate. All pans, plates, and dishes are considered disposable and will not be returned. The same rules and judging criteria used at the local 2016 fair competition will be
used at the 2017 PA Farm Show. At least one (1) ingredient must be a PA Preferred product. Ingredient is to be identified as “PA Preferred” with its brand name in the
recipie. All package labels from the PA Preferred products used, indcluding the name of the product, must accompany the recipe. Look for the blue and yellow PA Preferred
logo on the ingredient packaging to ensure that the product was in Pennsylvania. Please note, some packaging may not have the blue and gold logo. A list of PA Preferred
milk and egg producers can be found at www.facebook.com/PAPreferred. You can also search for products at www.papreferred.com. Refrigeration is not available at the
Pennsylvania Farm Show. Recipes must indicate if baked entry requires refrigeration after baking. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned, or otherwise distributed for
consumption after judging for food safety reasons. Entries accepted in the Farm Show’s Family Living Area from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2017 and
8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2017. Judging will take place on Saturday, January 7 on the Family Living Contest Stage in the Main Floor at 2:30 p.m.
Judging Criteria: Flavor; Texture; Inside Characteristics; Outside Characteristics; Frosting. Premiums will be paid directly to the winners by the Pennsylvania State
Association of County Fairs. Premiums: 1st - $500, 2nd - $250, 3rd - $100, 4th - Ribbon, 5th - Ribbon
Sponsored by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture’s PA Preferred and the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs
This class is open to an individual youth (age 8 through and including 18 years only) who is a PA resident and is the certified first place winner in the PA Preferred
Chocolate Cookie/Brownie/Bar contest at an approved agricultural fair during the 2016 Fair Season. Entrants will be required to bring 1) the signed Certification Form
from the Fair as proof of eligibility; 2) the cookie/brownie/bar and any frosting/drizzle recipes listing the ingredients and preparation instructions on an 8-1/2”x11” sheet of
paper with exhibitor’s name, address and phone number on backside; All recipes and cakes will become the property of the Farm Show and will not be returned; and 3) a
plate of six (6) cookies/brownies/bars made from “scratch” submitted on a doily set on top of a cardboard or a disposable plate. All pans, plates and dishes are considered
disposable and will not be returned. The same rules and judging criteria used at the local 2016 fair competition will be used at the 2017 PA Farm Show.At least one (1)
ingredient must be a PA Preferred product. Ingredient is to be identified as “PA Preferred” with its brand name in the recipie. All package labels from the PA Preferred
products used, indcluding the name of the product, must accompany the recipe. Look for the blue and yellow PA Preferred logo on the ingredient packaging to ensure that
the product was in Pennsylvania. Please note, some packaging may not have the blue and gold logo. A list of PA Preferred milk and egg producers can be found at www.
facebook.com/PAPreferred. You can also search for products at www.papreferred.com. Refrigeration is not available at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Recipes must indicate
if baked entry requires refrigeration after baking. Recipes must indicate if baked entry requires refrigeration after baking. Entries accepted in the Farm Show’s Family
Living Area from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2017; and 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2017. Judging will take place on Saturday, January
7 on the Family Living Contest Stage in the Main Floor at 12:30 p.m. Judging Criteria: Flavor; Texture; Inside Characteristics; Outside Characteristics; Creativity.
Premiums will be paid directly to the winners by the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs. Premiums: 1st - $250, 2nd - $100, 3rd - $50, 4th - Ribbon, 5th - Ribbon
CLASS 004STICKY BUN CONTEST
Sponsored by: Golden Barrel Baking Products
This contest is open to anyone residing in Pennsylvania. Both youth and adults may compete. Each individual is permitted one entry which only that individual prepared.
Pre-registration is not required. Buns will be accepted Friday, January 13, 2017 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Judging will take place Friday, January 13, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. on
the Main Floor. Buns must be baked in an 8x8 disposable pan. Buns may be displayed without conatiner. All buns and containers will become the property of the PA
Farm Show. No containers will be returned. Buns must be covered to retain freshness. A clearly printed or typed recipe, which includes both ingredients and method of
preparation, must accompany the entry printed on an 8-1/2”x11” sheet of paper with exhibitor’s name, address, and phone number printed on the backside. No commercial
mixes are to be used. Premiums will be paid directly to the winners by the Good Food Inc., makers of Golden Barrel Baking Products. Premiums: 1st - $500, 2nd - $100, 3rd
- $50, 4th - Ribbon, 5th - Ribbon
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CLASS 005
THUMBPRINT COOKIE CONTEST
*Must use recipe below to enter the contest.*
Sponsored by: Christina Maser Pantry
www.christinamaser.com | 142 Cliff Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17602
The contest is open to anyone residing in Pennsylvania. Both youth and adults may compete. Each individual is permitted one entry which only that individual
prepared. Pre-registration is not required. Entries will be accepted on the Main Floor of the Farm Show Complex on Sunday, January 8, 2017, 1 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Judging will take place on the Main Floor of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in the Family Living Area at 4:00 p.m. on January 8, 2017.
One dozen (12) Thumbprint Cookies must be exhibited on a disposable plate. It will be judged on uniformity, texture and flavor. Only jellies, jams or preserves are
permitted in the “thumbprint”. A typed recipe containing both ingredients and instructions must accompany each entry printed on an 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper. Each
recipe must include the name and address of the exhibitor printed on the backside. All recipes and cookies will become the property of the Farm Show and will not
be returned. No commercial mixes are to be used. Premiums: 1st - $150; 2nd - $100 and 3rd - $50
Thumbprint Cookies Recipe - Yield: Makes 2 dozen cookies
Ingredients
•
1 Cup of Butter (2 sticks or 8 ounces), room temperature
•
1/2 cup of sugar
•
2 eggs, room temperature
•
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
•
pinch of salt
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2 cups of flour
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1 cup of chopped nuts (optional)
•
3/4 cup of your favorite jam
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Parchment Paper
CLASS 006
INCREDIBLE ANGEL FOOD CAKE CONTEST
CLASS 007
PENNSYLVANIA’S GREATEST WHOOPIE PIE CONTEST
Sponsored by: PA Egg Farmers and The Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs
The contest is open only to individuals residing in Pennsylvania, who have been first place winners in an angel food cake contest at an approved PA agricultural fair
held during the 2016 Fair Season. Entries will be accepted in the Main Hall of the Farm Show Complex on Sunday, January 8, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Judging will take place Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 12:00 Noon. Cake entry must be submitted for judging on cardboard. All pans, plates and dishes are considered
disposable and will not be returned. Cakes may be iced or filled. A recipe containing both ingredients and instructions must accompany the entry printed on an
8-1/2”x11” sheet of paper with exhibitor’s name, address and phone number printed on the backside. Recipes must indicate if baked entry requires refrigeration
after baking. All receipts and cakes will become the property of the Farm Show and will not be returned. Judging Criterias: Flavor (smell, taste, flavoring); Inside
Characteristics (texture & lightness); Overall Appearance (surface, size, color); Creativity; Topping, Icing, or Decoration. Premiums will be paid directly to the
winners by the PA Egg Farmers. Premiums: 1st - $500; 2nd - $250; 3rd - $100. Contact Kevin Bieber at 484-256-8009 for contest questions.
Sponsored by Good Food, Honeybrook, PA
This contest is open to anyone residing in Pennsylvania. Both youth and adults may compete. Each individual is permitted one entry which only that individual
prepaired. Whoopie Pie entries will be accepted Tuesday January 10, 2017. at 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Judging will take place Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 4:00
p.m. on the Main Floor at the Good Food stage. Entries must be presented on a disposable plate. All entries become the property of the Pennsylvania Farm Show.
No containers will be returned. A recipe containing both ingredients and instructions must accompany the entry on an 8-1/2” X 11” sheet of paper with exhibitor’s
name, address, and phone number printed on the back side. Judging Criterias: Flavor (smell, taste, flavoring); Inside characteristics (texture and smoothness of
filling). No decorations will be permitted. Entries should be wrapped individually, placed on a plate and covered. Each entry must have six (6) whoopie pies and be of
consistentent size. No commercial mixes are to be used. Premiums will be paid directly to the winners by Good Food, Inc. Premiums: 1st - $500, 2nd - $100, 3rd - $50
CLASS 008
OATMEAL COOKIE CONTEST
Sponsored by Penn Ag Industries
The contest is open to anyone residing in Pennsylvania. Both youth and adults may compete. Each individual is permitted one entry which only that individual
prepared. Pre-registration is not required. Entries will be accepted on the Main Floor of the Farm Show Complex on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 from 1:00 p.m.
until 4:00 p.m. Judging will take place on the Main Floor of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in the Family Living Area at 5:00 p.m. One
dozen (12) oatmeal cookies must be exhibited on a disposable plate. It will be judged on uniformity, texture and flavor. A typed recipe containing both ingredients
and instructions must accompany each entry printed on an 8-1/2” X 11” sheet of paper. Each recipe must include the name and address of the exhibitor printed on
the backside. All recipes and cookies will become property of the Farm Show and will not be returned. No commercial mixes are to be used. No “no bake” cookies.
Premiums: 1st - $150, 2nd - $100, 3rd - $50
Section 0002
CANNED FOODS
Canned foods will be judged on general appearance (wholesomeness and quality of food, flavor, aroma, uniformity of food sizes and color, adequate head space, food
arrangement, and clearness of liquid), and canning jars (uniform, clean, clear glass sealed with a two piece lid and suitably labeled). Refer to Rule #9 (page 110) for
rule on jars for multiple display. (Rings must be on jars when entered).
A One-jar Display of Canned Fruit
Five-jar Displays
11.
12.
13.
14.
A Five-jar Display of Fruits
A display of five jars, each containing a different fruit. Sauces and juices
are permitted. Fruits must be labeled to distinguish type of fruits.
A Five-jar Display of Vegetables
A display of five jars, each containing a different non-pickled vegetable.
Label contents of each jar.
A Five-jar Display of Pickled or Fermented Vegetables
A display of five jars, each containing a different pickled vegetable. It may
contain 1 jar of sauerkraut. Label contents of each jar.
A Five-jar Display of Jams and Jellies
A display of five jars, each containing the product of a different recipe. The
display should contain products from at least 3 different fruits and offer
at least 2 jams and 2 jellies. Label contents of each jar. Be sure to check
definition of product before labeling. For example, a jelly is made from
fruit juice; the product is clear and firm. Jam is crushed or ground fruit and
generally less firm than jelly.
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15.
16.
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18.
19.
20.
21.
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23.
24.
Apple Juice, full strength, natural juice
Apple Sauce
Cherries, sweet
Cherries, sour
Grape Juice (no grapes in juice)
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Blueberries
Raspberries
25.
Juice, full strength, natural, pure tomato juice (no other vegetable juice or
purees added)
Whole or quartered
Crushed, without other vegetables added
Sauce, spaghetti
Sauce, Chili
Sauce, Catsup
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
A One-Jar Display of a Canned Tomato Product
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A One-Jar Display of a Canned Vegetable
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
Jams and jellies must be in standard size jelly jars.
No squat jars will be accepted.
(all must be pressure processed)
Beans, snap green
Beans, snap yellow
Beans, lima
Corn, whole kernel - yellow
Corn, whole kernel - white
Peas, green hulled
Mixed vegetables, including succotash
Carrots
Beets (Red)
A One-Jar Display of a Canned, Pickled or Fermented Vegetable
40.
Beets, pickled
41.
Beans, pickled
42.
Pickles, bread and butter
43.
Pickle relish
44.
Pickles, dill quick
45.
Pickles, sweet
46.
Pickled vegetable mixture
47.
Peppers, pickled
48.
Peppers, marinated pickled
49.Sauerkraut
50.Salsa
A One-Jar Display of a Canned Fruit Spread
51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
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64.
65.
Apple Jelly
Strawberry Jelly
Black Raspberry Jelly
Red Raspberry Jelly
Grape Jelly
Berry Jam
Cherry Jam
Peach Jam
Strawberry Jam
Apple, Peach, Pear, or Plum Butter
Any fruit partially sweetened with honey
Any low-calorie fruit spread (includes no Artificial sweetener)
Other jelly flavors
Other jam flavors
Pie filling
66.
Any kind
67.
Any kind
Marmalade
Preserves
One-Jar Display of Canned Spiced Fruit
68.
Apples
69.
Peaches
70.
Pears
71.Other
Section 0003
81.
82.
83.
84.
85.
86.
87.
DRIED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Dried foods will be judged on general appearance (wholesomeness and quality, uniformity of size and color), flavor, aroma,
and its container (clean clear glass jar with a two piece lid and suitably labeled).
A One-Jar Display of a Dried Fruit
Apples
Apricots
Peaches
Fruit leather - Label contents
Pears
Other - Label contents
Mixed fruit - Label contents
Section 0004
A One-Jar Display of a Dried Vegetable
88.
89.
90.
91.
92.
93.
94.
95.
96.
Corn
Mushrooms
Peas
Dried edible herbs - Label contents
Tomatoes
Mixed Vegetables
Potatoes
Beans, all varieties
Parsley
97.
A Five-Jar Display of Dried Products (2 Fruits, 2 Vegetables, 1 Herb)
Dried Foods
BAKED PRODUCTS
To be judged on general appearance (size, shape, crust and color and sensory qualities - aroma, flavor, moistness, grain and texture). No commercial mixes are to be
used. Please place wrapped food items on a disposable base.
Yeast Bread
101.
102.
103.
104.
105.
106.
107.
108.
109.
110.
111.
112.
A display of one rectangular wrapped loaf (approx. one pound).
White
Whole wheat
Rye
Cinnamon
Other - Label with type of flavor bread
*Gluten Free Yeast Bread
Yeast Rolls - A display of 4 rolls of uniform size and shape.
White
Whole wheat
Cinnamon
Other Label with type or flavor bread
Basket of fancy yeast rolls - To contain at least 3 different shapes (total
6 rolls)
*Gluten Free Yeast Rolls
113.
114.
115.
116.
117.
118.
QUICK BREADS (made without yeast)
Muffins (4) any type
Loaf (1) vegetable bread
Gluten Free
Loaf (1) fruit bread
Cornbred - 4 pieces
*Gluten Free Quick Breads
CAKES - A display of one wrapped round cake, not iced. To be judged on
general appearance (shape and color) and sensory qualities (aroma, flavor,
moistness, grain, and texture).
119.
120.
121.
122.
123.
124.
125.
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Butter or Oil Cake (Standard 8” Round)
White (Plain)
Yellow (Plain)
Chocolate (Plain)
White or yellow with any added fruit (i.e. apple, peach, pineapple)
Yellow or brown with any added vegetable (i.e. carrot, zucchini) (Single
layer, not loaf)
Other
*Gluten Free Butter or Oil Cake
111
126. Yellow (plain)
127. Chocolate (plain)
128.Other
Cookies - Each exhibit to consist of four cookies.
135. Bar-cut from pan
136. Drop chocolate chip
137. Rolled (use cookie cutters)
138. Drop - sugar
139. Drop - not sugar
140. Molded - shaped with hands
141. Specialty (no bake, decorated, meringues)
142.Filled
143. Sliced or Ice Box
144. Gluten Free Cookies
Pound or Bundt Cake
129.
130.
131.
132.
Specialty Cakes
White angel
Yellow sponge
Chocolate sponge
Decorated cake, exterior judging only
133.
134.
Gingerbread House base size no larger than 15”x20”
Professional - Gingerbred House
Non-professional - Gingerbread House
145.Brittle
146.Fudge
Candy (Four pieces) Family Kitchen Only
* Gluten Free Baking Products - Gluten free baking is for people with celiac disease, a genetic disorder that prevents absorption of nutrients of certain grains are ingested. Create bread, snacks, cookies or bars or cake without wheat, barley, rye, or oats, or any derivative of these grains (unless certified gluten free) Purchased flour blends are acceptable.
(No commercial mixes)
Section 0005
FOODS & NUTRITION YOUTH CLASSES
Exhibits in the youth classes may be entered by any Pennsylvania resident under age 20 by December 31, 2016
who qualifies under the rules. Judged by same criteria as open baked product classes.
Yeast Bread - A display of one wrapped loaf (approx. one pound) or rolls (under 3)
Gingerbread House - base no larger than 15”x20”-Some gingerbread
141. White
must be uncovered
142.
143.
144.
145.
146.
147.
148.
Whole wheat
Yeast rolls(4)
Other
QUICK BREADS (made without yeast)
Muffins
Biscuts (4)
Gluten Free
Loaf (1) fruit or vegetable bread
149.
150.
151.
152.
153.
154.
Butter or oil - white
Butter or oil - chocolate
Butter or oil - yellow
Butter or oil with added fruits or vegetables
Pound loaf
White angel
155.
156.
157.
158.
159.
160.
161.
162.
163.
164.
165.
166.
Cake - One round cake, not iced, wrapped in plastic wrap.
167.
168.
Section 0006
Youth - Age 15 and younger
Youth - Age 16-19
Cookies - A display of four cookies
Bar-cut from pan
Drop - Chocolate chip
Rolled (use cookie cutters)
Drop - sugar
Molded-shaped with hands
Specialty (no bake, decorated, meringues)
Peanut Butter
Drop - Oatmeal
Drop – Other
Sliced or Ice Box Cookies
Candy (Four pieces) Family Kitchen Only
Candy - Family Kitchen Only - Any Type
Candy - Other
4-H FOOD & NUTRITION
Judges - Judy Mentzer, Lancaster, PA
Only 4-H members enrolled in projects completed since the last Farm Show are eligible to exhibit in these classes. For entry rules and judging of food,
see items 1 through 18 on pages 101-102. All posters must be 14”x22” horizontal or vertical and will be judged on the basis of visual impact, creativity, neatness, accuracy, and
appropriateness of information. A 4-H member may enter one item per subclass. 4-H Cake Decorating are included in the 4-H opportunities section.
BAKED FOODS AND POSTERS - The following classes are for projects as described with
Intermediate Projects
each class. Posters and menus must measure 14”x22” horizontal or vertical and will be judged on
the basis of visual impact, creativity, neatness, accuracy and appropriateness of information. A
4-H member may enter only one item per subclass.
CANNED FOOD - The following classes are for projects labeled
“Let’s Can Tomatoes and Fruit”; “Let’s Can Low-Acid Foods”; and “Let’s Make Jams and
Jellies”.
Two-Jar Display of Fruit and Tomatoes
170. Includes one jar of fruit in sugar syrup or one jar of fruit in fruit juice, and one jar of
tomatoes, tomato juice or tomato sauce.
Three-Jar Display of Sweet Spreads
171. Includes three different kinds of jams and jellies. (Label contents of each jar)
189.
190.
191.
192.
Star Spangled Foods
Snickerdoodles (4)
Oatmeal muffins (4)
Coffee Cake (1 cake) made without yeast
Poster depicting foods of a region or culture within the U.S.
193.
194.
195.
196.
197.
Yeast Breads on the Rise
Pretzels (2)
Yeast Rolls (3)
Loaf OR round of yeast bread (1)
Bread machine loaf (1) or rolls (3) made with yeast in bread machine
Poster about yeast breads or making yeast breads (see size requirements for poster)
198.
199.
Beyond the Grill
Posters must be 14” to 22” horizonal or vertical
Poster showing how to pack a cooler OR other outdoor food safety topic
Notebook or collection of 5-10 recipes you have prepared in your project, include a
least one Dutch oven recipe
Poster with outdoor party preparation time-line
172. Poster about canning fruits OR tomatoes OR other form of food preservation.
Beginner Projects
Make it with Mixes
173. Three plain small food items (such as cookies or muffins) or one large item (such as cake)
made with a commercial mix.
174. Three small items (such as cookies or muffins) or one large item (such as cake) made with
a commercial mix without gluten. (Indicate the variation or the type of mix on the entry tag or an
index card with food products.)
175. A poster on a topic related to the project. (Note poster size requirement).
178.
179.
180.
181.
182.
183.
184.
185.
186.
187.
188.
Advanced Projects
201.
202.
Quick Breads (made without yeast)
Muffins (2), any type
Biscuits (2), any type
Loaf (1), fruit bread
Loaf (1) vegetable OR peanut butter bread
Poster on quick breads OR a quick bread technique
203.
204.
Cooking 101
Cornbread (2 pieces) OR (2) cornbread muffins
Oatmeal muffins (2)
Chewy Granola Bars (2)
Coffee Cake OR one-layer Quick Mix Yellow Cake (using recipe in project book)
Peanut Butter Cookies (3) OR (3) Oatmeal Drop Cookie
A poster on a topic related to project (see size requirements for posters)
112
200.
205.
206.
207.
208.
Global Gourmet
A dessert cake or bread from another country or culture (indicate country or culture and
provide recipe with exhibit)
Poster giving information about foods from a country or culture outside the U.S.
Breads Around the World
A loaf OR round bread made from a recipe that originated outside the U.S. (attach
recipe).
A plate of (4) rolls, pretzels, tortillas, or smaller breads from a recipe that originated
from another country or culture (attach recipe).
Poster on a specific bread and information about the country or culture the bread
represents. Include a recipe or recipes on the poster. (see size requirements for
posters)
Microwave: All foods must be made in microwave.
Baked product with recipe
Poster on some aspect of the microwave project. (see size requirements for posters)
Three small items or pieces of candy or one large item, such as an upside down cake
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Section 0007
FARM SHOW FASHIONS WITH A FLAIR
Saturday, January 7, 2017
5:00 p.m., PA Preferred Banquet Hall
Judge - Cheryl Paghia, New Castle, PA; Judy Mentzer, Lancaster, PA; Elizabeth Ricker, Annville, PA
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is offering an opportunity for those having entered selective clothing classes of Department 24 in the Family Living
Area (see rule #1 below) to model their creations for others attending the Farm Show. Entries will be judged by a panel of fashion experts and
monetary awards will be given. To participate, YOU MUST PREREGISTER. The number of entries participating in the fashion show will be
limited.
Read the rules and regulations before entering. If you are interested in having your fashion considered for the show, complete and mail in the
entry form from online at http://www.farmshow.state.pa.us/page/forms.aspx by December 9, 2016 to: Fashions with a Flair, Sheila Hackinson,
Washington County Ext. Office, 100 W. Beau Street, Suite 601, Washington, PA 15301. [email protected] 724-228-6881.
Rules and Regulations
1.There will be a limited number of models: ALL ENTRIES MUST BE FIRST ENTERED AND JUDGED IN THE CLOTHING AND TEXTILE
AREA OF DEPARTMENT 24.
2.ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY DECEMBER 9, 2016 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE SHOW.
3.COMPLIANCE WITH RULES AND REGULATIONS: The applicant’s signature on the entry form will be considered as evidence that the
applicant has read all rules and regulations of the show and agrees to abide by all of them.
4.GENERAL ELIGIBILITY: All general rules listed under Department 24 and the clothing area (see page 107) apply to entries in this contest.
5.JUDGING PROCEDURES: The announced decisions of the judges will be final. Some of the criteria used in judging will be suitability of
fabric for garment, suitability of garment for model and overall fit and construction of garment.
6.CLOTHING AND DRESS: Each entry must furnish their own clothing and accessories. After the fashion show, the entry will be replaced in
the Family Living Exhibit until the close of the Farm Show. NOTE: Night Clothes may not be modeled in the State Fashion Revue.
7.ARRIVAL TIME: Model must be in the PA Preferred Banquet Hall of the Farm Show by 4:00 p.m. the day of the show to retrieve garment
from the display and check in with department chairperson.
YOUTH & 4-H CLASSES
OPEN CLASSES
(youth must be born in the years 1997-2007)
Exhibits must match description in noted Section
Any garment entered in Section 8 or Section 14, class 433
Class Description 221.
222.
223.
224.
225.
226.
Handcrafted Garment Any Single Piece Garment (non-tailored)
2 or more Pieced Outfit (non-tailored)
Tailored Garment Formal/Wedding Children’s clothing (birth to size 12)
1st
$25
$25
$25
$35
$45
$25
2nd
Class Description 1st $15
$15
$15
$25
$25
$15
227.
228.
229.
230.
231.
232.
$25
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Handcrafted Garment – Section 13
Beginner Project – Section 9
Intermediate Project – Section 10
Senior Project – Section 11 - 1 or 2 Pieced Outfit Senior Project – Section 11 - Tailored Garmet
Senior Project – Section 11 - Party/Formal Garment $25
$25
$35
$35
$35
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2nd
$15
$15
$15
$25
$25
$25
Section 0008
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES
Judges - Deb Felak, Ephrata, PA; Elizabeth Ricker, Annville, PA; Dawn Gearhart, Lebanon, PA
RULES FOR ENTRY
1. To be entered and judged, exhibits must be sent in a box with a master list attached. The master list must include exhibitor’s name, address, county,
descriptive listing of garments by class, name of person who delivered the box, and name of individual who will pick up the box.
2. A computer entry tag will be printed for each entry. Attach this tag to the exhibit. Securely attach a separate label with name, address, and county to each
item sent to Farm Show. Whenever possible, attach this label to the inside hem. If the garment has multiple pieces, i.e. belt, scarf, etc., each piece should
be labeled and attached to each other.
3. All exhibits must be made by the exhibitor and completed within the past year.
4. Entries will be judged on fabric, color, design, suitability, construction, aesthetic interpretation, and degree of difficulty. Garments should be clean prior
to judging.
Class #
241, 244, 281-296, 331-333
242-243, 245-252, 256-259, 267-276
253-255, 260-266, 321-327, 368
301-314, 341-367
241.
242.
243.
244.
245.
246.
PREMIUMS
Crocheting:
Accessory - pair of mittens, hat, shawl, etc.
Adult Garment - sweater, shirt, dress, etc.
Children’s Garment - sweater, shirt, dress, etc
Knitting:
Hand Knitted Accessory - pair of mittens, hat, shawl, etc.
Hand Knitted Adult’s Garment - sweater, shirt, dress, etc.
Hand Knitted Children’s Garment - sweater, shirt, dress, etc.
Handmade Garment
Shirt - woven
Blouse - woven
Knit fabric top
Youth or Adult Tops
Youth or Adult Active Sportswear
252.
(swim wear or exercise wear)
Youth or Adult Active Sportswear
253.
254.
255.
Street wear
Special occasion
Wedding gowns
256.
257.
258.
Full length, men’s or women’s
Shorts, any length, men’s or women’s
Special occasion
Youth or Adult Skirt:
259.
Street wear
260.
261.
262.
Skirt with coordinating top
Dress, skirt or pants with jacket, vest, or coat (2 or 3 pieces)
Jumper and Top (2 pieces)
Youth or Adult Ensemble - non-tailored:
Tailored Garment
(Garment must be shaped using custom, or contemporary (fusing) applications.)
Any garment knitted, crocheted or woven from a natural blend of yarns
(commercial or hand spun) containing a minimum of 30% mohair. Premiums for
Class 247 will be paid directly to the exhibitor by the Pennsylvania Mohair and
Cashmere Growers Association. No knitting machine may be used.
247. Garment
248. Hand woven accessory
249.
250.
251.
1st2nd3rd
$10
$8
$6
$15
$12
$10
$25
$20
$15
$10
$9
$8
263.
264.
Coat or Blazer
Suit (2 or more pieces)
265.
266.
Fleece shirt or jacket
Coat or Jacket
267.
268.
269.
270.
271.
272.
273.
Birth to size 3
Size 3-6x
Size 7-12
Birth to size 6x - Special occasion clothing ( baptism, confirmation, etc.)
Size 7 to 12 - Special occasion clothing (baptism, confirmation, etc.)
Smocked children’s clothing
Doll clothing
Non-Tailored Garment:
Children’s clothing:
Aprons
Youth or Adult Dress
274.
275.
276.
Bib apron
Half apron
Cut
Youth or Adult Pants:
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4-H TEXTILE SCIENCE
Judges - Elizabeth Ricker, Annville, PA; Dawn Gearhart, Lebanon, PA
RULES FOR ENTRY
1. Exhibitor must be a 4-H member enrolled in a textile science project, and born in the years 1997-2007.
2. Entries will be judged on fabric, color, design, suitability, construction and aesthetic interpretation, and degree of difficulty.
3. A 4-H member may enter one item per sub-class, within a class. NOTE: 4-H members should enter appropriate classes: Beginner and
Intermediate or Intermediate and Advanced, NOT Beginner and Advanced.
4. An entry which fails to meet project requirements as stated in the appropriate 4-H project book will not be judged, but may be exhibited if space permits.
5. Entries not entered in correct classes may be switched to the correct class.
Section 0009
281.
282.
283.
284.
287.
288.
289.
290.
291.
292.
293.
Sew Much Fun
Pants, pajama pants, or skirt with elastic or drawstring waistband
Shirt, top, or blouse with casing or simple closure (Note: Night clothes
may not be modeled in the Fashion Show)
“Instant” top, skirt, or dress using a pre-shirred fabric or cut-out
Apron or other simple garmet
Sew Much More
Potholder or mitt
Pillow
Pajama tote, laundry, or gym bag
Wall hanging (Enter quilted wall hangings in Quilt Quest Contest)
Pillowcase (the pillowcase must be laundered to remove formaldehyde
finish)
Other simple non-garmet item
Garments, Sampler, OR craft made with a variety of hand stitches OR
hand-sewn buttons.
305.
306.
307.
308.
309.
INTERMEDIATE PROJECTS
Knits
Knit t-shirt or sweatshirt
Knit dress or outfit
Knit pants or skirt
Outfit using both knit and woven construction
Coordinates
Simple top, vest or poncho AND a skirt or slacks (Note: two garmets are
required)
Simple dress, jumper, or shift
Other simple coordinate garment
NOTE: 4-H members making more advanced garments
should exhibit in the Separates project.
Accessories
A grouping of three different sewn accessories. (Paired items, such as
gloves, count as one type.)
Time Saving Sewing/Wardrobe Planning/
Closet Connections/Shopping
A time saving pattern or idea that features a unique technique. The
pattern instructions and/or information on the technique must be
included with the project..
Sewing for Other Projects and Other People
312.
313.
Garment for another person with a photo of person wearing garment
Toy, blanket, kite OR other item made in this project.
314.
A project book and display, poster, or sewn product produced in the
project
Create Your Own Project
Section 0011
SENIOR PROJECTS
Separates:
Garments in the separates must include two or more advanced techinques such as zipper,
lining, set-in sleeves, waistband, buttons, button holes, collar, or hand hem. Formal or party
dresses should be entered in the Special Occasion Garmet Class.
321.
322.
323.
Two (or more) piece non-tailored outfit.
Dress, two piece dress, or jumper
Coat or Jacket – not tailored
Tailoring:
Stitch by Stitch
Section 0010
301.
302.
303.
304.
BEGINNER PROJECTS
Garment must be shaped using custom, dressmaking, OR contemporary (fusing)
applications. Simple jackets, advanced coordinates, three-piece outfits without tailored
applications should be exhibited in the Separates project.
324.
325.
Tailored Jacket or Coat
Tailored Ensemble
326.
327.
Special Occasion Garment OR Party Dress (short)
Special Occasion Garmet OR Party Dress (longer than knee-length)
Formalwear
Section 0012
331.
332.
333.
Design
A purchased garment or textile with applied design (ex. stenciling,
smocking, sweatshirt decorating, applique, tie-dye, etc.)
A garment or textile created/woven from an original design
Recycled or remade garment with “before” photo or drawing.
Section 0013
341.
342.
CREATIVE PROJECTS
TEXTILE ART PROJECTS
Weaving
Cloth or textile made on a loom of some type (with photo or drawing of
loom)
A homemade loom OR a poster showing photos of a homemade loom,
how to use a loom, or equipment used in weaving. Posters should be
14” x 22” vertical or horizontal.
Crocheting & Knitting
Beginner
343. Crocheting - One article from the project list (paired items, such as
slippers count as one article).
344. Knitting - One article from the project list (paired items, such as slippers
count as one article).
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Intermediate
345.
Crocheting- One small article (paired items, such as mittens, count as one article.)
346.
Crocheting- One garment or large article, such as an afghan
347.
Knitting- One small article from project list (paired items, such as mittens, count as one article)
348. Knitting- One garment or large article, such as an afghan.
Advanced
349.
Crocheting- One small article from the project list (paired items, such as gloves count as one article.)
350.
Crocheting- One garment or large article, such as an afghan
351.
Knitting- One small article from the project list (paired items, such as mittens, count as one article)
352.
Knitting- One garment or large article, such as afghan
Clothing Cultures from Around the World
353.
354.
Poster or notebook with magazine clippings, photos, OR sketches of clothing from another country or countries (See poster size specifications)
Garmet or head wrap authentic to another country or culture (Costumes should be entered under Theatre Arts)
Intermediate
(Blocks using triangles and bias edges; items with sashing, borders,
cornerstones, etc.)
359. Quilt idea book, file, or box that includes photographs, magazine
clippings, descriptions, and/or sketches
360. Quilt, Pieced, applique OR other technique, any size, hand quilted
361. Quilt, Pieced, applique OR other technique, any size, machine quilted
362. Quilt, Pieced or other technique, any size, tied
363. Wall hanging or other small item, pieced, applique OR other technique,
hand quilted
364. Wall hanging or other small item, pieced, applique OR other technique,
machine quilted
365. Wall hanging or other small item, pieced, applique OR other technique,
tied
Advanced
(Demonstrates advanced skills, such as: y-seams, curved piecing or complex
piecework. May include whole cloth quilts, cathedras window, trapunto,
sashiko, and other embellishments.)
366.
Quilt or other item with one or more advanced techniques, hand quilted
367.
Quilt or other item with one or more advanced techniques, machine quilted
Community or Club Quilt
4-H Quilt Quest:
368. Quilt made by members of a 4-H club: Tied or quilted by hand or machine
All hand and machine quilting must be done by the 4-H member.
Beginner
(Simple blocks using squares, rectangles; simple applique or paper piecing; rag quilt)
355.
356.
357.
358.
Quilt block, Hand or machine pieced (unfinished, not quilted)
Table runner, placemat, small quilt or other item, hand quilted
Table runner, placemat, small quilt or other item, machine quilted
Table runner, placemat, small quilt or other tiem, tied
CRAFTS
Judges - MaryAnn Guldin, Lebanon, PA; Sue Pierdon, Bainbridge, PA
RULES FOR ENTRY
1. Any Pennsylvania resident who qualifies under the rules may submit one entry per division in each class. All articles must be made by the exhibitor and
completed within the past year. Because of the wide diversity in types of crafts, crafts listed in parentheses are examples, not limits.
2. A general entry blank must be filled out for items submitted.
3. Exhibitor’s name, address, zip code, and county should be lettered on a piece of cloth and sewn to the underside of fabric entries.
4. Each article will be judged on design, degree of difficulty, quality of workmanship, and suitability to purpose for which it was made.
5. For other rules and regulations pertaining to craft exhibits, please refer to General Rules and Regulations .
6. Assembly may be by hand or machine.
PREMIUMS
Class #
1st2nd3rd4th5th
372-386
$40
$30
$20
388-419, 433-447 $20
$15
$10
420-432, 448-452, 462-479
$15
$12
$10
453, 455
$50
$30
$20
$15
$10
454, 456
$30
$20
$10
$5
$3
457-461, 480-482
$10
$8
$6
Section 0014
OPEN CLASSES
All classes except 378 must be twin size or larger
Hand Quilting (Twin-Sized will be the smallest size accepted)
372.
Pieced/Patchwork
373. Applique’
374. Applique’/Pieced Combination - hand stitch only
375. Embroidered (main design in stitchery or embroidery)
376. Crib quilts (smaller than twin bed size)
377. Whole cloth quilt (the quilting is the only design)
Machine Quilted Bedcover
(Quilt stitching will be by machine. Assembly may be by hand or machine)
379. Pieced
380. Applique’
381.Embroidery
382. Crib
383. Whole Crib
384.Novelty
385. Applique/Pieced Combo
386.
Chenille
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388.
389.
390.
Folk art
Painted tin and woodenware
Stenciled fabrics
Hand spun/dyed yarns
Skill in Needlecraft (commercial designs or kits accepted)
391.Needlepoint
392. Crewel
393. Cross-stitch (counted)
394. Embroidery (creative)
395. Cross-stitched (stamped)
396. Smocking (non-clothing)
397. French heirloom (non-clothing)
398.Lace-Making
399. Beaded - Purses, Jewelry, other
400. Beaded - other
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Tied (Knotted) Comforter
Tied (Knotted) Comforter
402.
Crafts from natural materials. Corn husks, vines, pine cones, dried
403.
404. 426.
427.
Crafts from natural materials.
flowers, etc. (no plastic or other manufactured materials to be used).
Home-related accessories:
NO CLOTHING ITEMS
405.
406.
407.
408.
409.
Crocheted spreads and afghans
Other crocheted items such as pillow tops, wall hangings, tablecloths,
and doll dresses.
Knitted spreads, afghans, pillow tops, wall hangings
Lace items such as tatting, bobbin lace, etc.
Wall hangings
Holiday Accessories
Other - Base size no larger than 15” X 20”.
410.
411.
Loom-woven (Traditional design and technique)
Loom and Off-loom (Contemporary design and technique)
Weaving
Rugs
412.Braided
413.Hooked
414.Latched
415.Rya
416. Woven
417. Crocheted
(Base size no longer than 4’ X 6’)
Creative Use of Fabrics and Fibers
418. Creative Use of Fabrics and Fibers - Use of original design and creative
use of materials. The sole work of an individual from idea to completed
item. (Printed or stamped patterns from magazines or other commercial
sources and craft kit items will not be accepted, judged, or displayed.)
Entries will be judged on uniqueness, skill in use of materials, and degree
of difficulty.
Pottery
419. No greenware or pre-cast molded objects will be accepted, judged, or
displayed.
Woodworking
420. Wood carving or router
421. Lathe turning
422.Saw
423. Woodburning
424. Intarsia (Decorative inlaid pattern in a surface)
425.Other
Basketry - No kits will be accepted.
Made entirely of natural materials such as reed, oak or grasses.
Made, at least in part, of manufactured materials such as yarn, rope, etc.
Gourds
428.
Carved & Pyroengrad
429.
Weaving & Fiber
430.
Bird Houses
431.
Holiday, seasonal, ornaments
432.Other
433.
Art to Wear
An item suitable for display which can also be worn.
Cloth Toys
434.Dolls
435. Stuffed figures of animals
Quilted Wall Hangings
436.
437.
438.
439.
440.
441.
Pieced patchwork - handquilted
Appliqué - handquilted
Mixed techniques - handquilted
Pieced patchwork - machine quilted
Applique - machine quilted
Mixed Techniques - machine quilted
444.
445.
446.
447.
Pieced & Hand Quilted, also applique
Pieced - Machine Quilted, also applique
Mixed techniques - hand quilted
Mixed techniques - machine quilted
448.
449.
450.
451.
452.
Table Runners
Wreaths
Wreaths to be decorated using the following materials:
Grapevine wreath
Straw wreath
Fresh greens
Artificial
Other wreath; ex. wood, styrofoam, wire, etc.
A Best of show wreath will be chosen from the first place winners in classes
448-452. Winner will receive a $50 award.
2017 Quilt Block Contest
“A Touch of Country”
Class 453: Quilt Block Contest - Pieced Adult - 19 and over
Class 454: Quilt Block Contest - Pieced Youth - 18 and under
Class 455: Quilt Block Contest - Appliqued Adult - 19 and over
Class 456: Quilt Block Contest - Appliqued Youth - 18 and under
Create a block with the theme “A Touch of Country” with new fabric and a yellow color palette. Each block must be 12-1/2” X 12-1/2”
including seam allowances. Rules state the block must be 100% cotton, prewashed and treated to prevent bleeding with no buttons, charms or
paint. Only one entry per exhibitor per category. Each entry will become property of the Family Living section of the Farm Show. Items will
be constructed with proceeds benefiting the Farm Show Scholarship Foundation. Entries must be submitted in person or by mail to the Family
Living Dept., PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 after 10-1-16 and by 1-6-17.
Adult Premiums: 1st-$50; 2nd-$30; 3rd-$20; 4th-$15; 5th-$10Rosette
Youth Premiums: 1st-$30; 2nd-$20; 3rd-$10; 4th-$5; 5th-$3 Rosette
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Section 0015
YOUTH CLASSES
Exhibits in the youth classes may be entered by any Pennsylvania resident under age 20 on December 31, 2016
who qualifies under the rules. Entries are judged by the same criteria as open craft classes.
470.
Needlework on plastic canvas
Youth Class Quilts
471.Latch-work
457.
Pieced/Patchwork
472. Needle Felting
458.
Applique’
473.
Fabric home or room accessory constructed by machine or hand
459.
Crib quilt (smaller than single bed size)
474.
Basketry - No kits or wooden bases will be accepted
460.
Quilted wall hanging or pillow
475.
Display of baby-sitter kit including carrying container, emergency
461.
Quilted clothing
information, first aid kit, and activity/toy (s) for preschool or elementary
age children
Youth Crafts
476.
Hand-made educational toy or game for preschool or elementary age
462.Needlepoint
children. Specify suggested age(s) on project and its educational use.
463.
Crewel
477.Dolls
464.
Cross-stitch (counted)
478.
Stuffed figures of animals
465.
Weaving/Macrame
479.Scrapbook
466.
Crochet
480.
Gourds Bird House
467.
Hand-Knitted
481.
Holiday, Seasonal, Ornament
468.Embroidery
482.Other
469.
Cross-stitched (stamped)
Section 0016
RULES FOR ENTRY
4-H OPPORTUNITIES
Judges - Earle Robins, Knoxville, PA
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
General rules of The Family Living Department apply.
Only 4-H members may exhibit in the following classes.
Exhibits must have been developed or made since the last farm show.
A General Entry form must be filled out completely for each piece submitted.
Each article will be judged according to the exhibit guidelines listed below.
Each exhibitor must attach identification to each item; name, address, zip code, and county.
To be entered and judged, exhibits must be sent in a box with a master list attached which includes name, address, county, descriptive listing of entries by
class, who delivered the box and who will pick up the box.
8. Each entry that is a display type exhibit shall be no larger than 28”x 22”, unless otherwise stated in the class guidelines.
9. All posters must be 14”x 22” in size. They should be flat and not include items that make them three-dimensional. A “4-H” or 4-H clover should be on all
displays. All others will be DISQUALIFIED.
10. Do not exhibit any substances that could be toxic or harmful to others. (for example, blasting devices left in rockets, medicines in first aid kit,
formaldehyde in containers, etc.)
Premium Schedule: 4-H Opportunities
1st2nd3rd
491-495 501-512, 522-611
513-521
$12
$15
$11
$12
491.
492.
493.
494.
495.
4-H Cake Decorating (Craft)
Decorated cookie (1)
Sugar mold decoration (1)
Decorated single layer sheet cake or round (use real cake not a form)
Decorated stacked or tiered cake (use real cake that can be sliced)
Poster sharing a technique or skill learned in your project (use correct
size poster)
501.
Embryology
Three dimensional 28”x22” display which features your project and
may include photos, pictures, models, equipment, and drawings.
502.
503.
505.
506.
507.
508.
509.
511.
512.
Pet Care
Poster about the natural characteristics of member’s animal, its life
history, or basic pet care (Use correct size poster).
Pet first aid or grooming kit. Include at least 6 items and a list of the
items and how they are used. Use replicas or empty boxes instead of
real medicines.
Entomology
Year 1: Display a minimum of 25 different insects representing 5 insect
orders
Year 2: Display a minimum of 50 different insects representing 7 insect
orders
Year 3: Display a minimum of 70 different insects representing 9 insect
orders
Year 4: Display a minimum of 90 different insects representing 10
insect orders
Special collection (For years 3 and 4 members only): Unique collection
of a specific insect group. The collection must be labeled to identify
the unique insect type (for example: aquatic or nocturnal insects).
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510.
513.
514.
515.
516.
517.
518.
519.
520.
521.
$10
$10.
Veterinary Science
Unit I Book - The Normal Animal. Exhibit a ten-day record of
observations of an animal for signs of normal and abnormal health
and behaviors plus a poster display related to one of the topics in the
project lessons. The record should be in a suitable binder.
Unit II Book - Animal disease. Exhibit a record of the health of the
member’s own animal and practices followed to keep the animal
healthy, including references to signs of abnormal health or activities,
and a poster display related to one of the topics in the project lessons.
The record should be displayed in a binder.
Unit III Book - Animal Health and its Relationship to Our World.
Exhibit a report in a binder and a poster display related to the
member’s individual study topic for the project.
Woodworking
Small accessory, member 14 years of age or younger
Small accessory, member 15 years of age or older
Small furniture, member 14 years of age or younger
Small furniture, member 15 years of age or older
Large accessory, member 14 years of age or younger
Large accessory, member 15 years of age or older
Large furniture, member 14 years of age or younger
Large furniture, member 15 years of age or older
Projects without finish, where finish is not desired (for example:
pressing tools, seam board, etc.)
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523.
524.
525.
526.
Rocketry
Unit I - Exhibit a Single Stage Rocket - Simple Tube Design
Unit I - Exhibit a Single Stage Rocket - More Advanced Design
Advanced: Exhibit a Basic Multi-Stage Rocket
Advanced: Exhibit a More Advanced Multi-Stage Rocket
One bottle rocket
552.
Wildlife Journal - Ages 13-18
553.
554.
555.
Adopt a Tree - Exhibit project book and album of activities completed.
Treetop - Exhibit project book and the “Tree Touch Box”.
Trees and Me = Forestry - Exhibit completed project book with display
of collection representing six different trees (leaf, twig, stem or branch
cross section for each) identified.
Advancing in Forestry - Exhibit project book and poster of two
completed round-up ideas.
Small Engines
Display regarding any phase of the Small engines project.
Level 1.
527. External Parts - Display a small (maximum 18 h.p.) engine with
external parts identified by name and function
528.Tools - Display 10 tools or pictures of 10 tools and describe their
functions. (If using actual tools be sure to fasten them securely to a
display board.) (Follow display or poster size specifications.)
529. Shop Safety: Display or poster on engine oil viscosity and service
classificaion. (Follow display or poster size specifications.)
Level 2
530. Internal Parts: Display a small (maximum 18 h.p.) engine with internal
parts identified by name and function.
531. Personal Safety: Display or poster focusing on personal safety in a
small engine shop. (Follow display and poster size specifications.)
532. Engine Oil: Display or poster on engine oil viscosity and service
classification. (Follow display or poster size specifications.)
Level 3
533.Troubleshooting: Poster or display on troubleshooting an engine, how
the problem was identified, and how it was fixed. (Follow display or
poster size specifications.)
534. Starting a Business: Display or poster on the research done in
consideration of starting a small engine business. (Follow display or
poster size specifications.)
Electricity
Unit I 535. Simple working circuit using a light, buzzer, lamp or other electrically
powered object.
Unit II 536. Simple telegraph, burglar alarm, or rocket launch system
556.
Forestry
Meet the Plants
557. Plant propagated with a 5”x7” card describing the steps used in propagation.
558.
559.
560.
Indoor Gardening
Display a flowering plant with a 5”x7”-inch card listing common name
and scientific/botanical name.
Completed experiment from the project book with a 5 x 7-inch card
describing the process and results.
Landscape Gardening
A landscape plot plan for the site you landscaped with before and after
photographs.
4-H Vegetable Gardening (all levels)
561.
562.
563.
564.
565.
566.
(Please notice poster size requirements before entering
and indicate level and age on entry card).
Four (4) of the same type of vegetable on a paper plate.
A collection of vegetables: 3-5 vegetables on a paper plate.
A pot (10” diameter maximum) of a herb the 4-H member grew for the
project
A poster of a topic related to your garden project. Suggestions:
vegetable diseases, garden insects, picture story of garden experience.
Garden and calendar plan showing the vegetables used in your garden
and photographs showing them growing.
Completed experiment from project on a 5 x 7-inch card describing the
process and the results.
Unit III 537. Electrical tool & supply kit with items labeled
538. Poster of floor plan(s) of your home (min. of 5 rooms) showing location
of the service entrance panel and all switches, receptacles and fixtures,
using appropriate symbols.
539. A switch, labeled as either single pole or three way, correctly wired.
Level I: Focus on Photography
569. Year 1 - (3) Photo journal pages from project book
570. Year 2 - (3) Photo journal pages from project book
571. Year 3 - (3) Photo journal pages from project book
Unit IV540. Working integrated circuit
541. LED circuit with blinking light
542. Alarm built using photocell or SCR intruder alarm
Level II: Controlling the Image
572. Year 1 - (3) Photo journal pages from project book
573. Year 2 - (3) Photo journal pages from project book
574. Year 3 - (3) Photo journal pages from project book
543.
544.
545.
546.
547.
548.
549.
550.
551.
Wildlife Is All Around Us
Photography (Submit entry in photo album or 3-ring notebook)
Level III: Mastering Photography
575. Year 1 - (3) Photo journal pages from project book
576. Year 2 - (3) Photo journal pages from project book
577. Year 3 - (3) Photo journal pages from project book
Book 2 - Spring - completed project book and display birdhouse
Book 3 - Summer - completed project book and display of 3 plaster
casts of animal tracks
Book 4 - Fall - completed project book and poster of a map describing
different types of cover for animals (labeled).
578.
Book 5 - Winter - completed project book and poster describing animal
579.
signs that can be found in winter.
The Wildlife Ecologist Project - Completed nature journal based on the
suggested activities in the project.
The Wildlife Manager Project - Completed nature journal based on the
suggested activities in the project.
580.
Endangered Wildlife Project - Completed nature journal based on the
suggested activities in the project
Woodworking for Wildlife - Completed nesting box, feeder or the item
from the project book.
Wildlife Journal - Ages 8-12
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Health
First Aid kit for home or car (do not include actual medications)
Poster on topic learned during the project year or chart showing
progress toward a health-related goal. (Note poster size specifications)
Babysitting Beginnings
Babysitter’s tool kit (do not include actual medications)
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Generation Celebration, At Your Disposal,
Learn and Earn or County Project
581.
582.
Project Book or Poster (note poster size requirements)
Exhibit related to project - one item
583.
584.
Puppet or Puppets made in project
Poster showing stage design, make-up, or other part of the project.
(Follow guidelines for poster size.)
Costume
585.
595.
Theater Arts - (Please specify Act 1, 2, 3, or 4)
Animal Posters
Poster Contest, Department 9, see page 79)
IF YOU WISH TO SHOW A MODEL STAGE DISPLAY, enter under
“Three Dimensional Displays” Class 610.
Animal posters for small animals: Dog, Cat, etc.
Unit 1
586. Greeting Cards - Four or more cards representing a variety of holidays
and special occasions.
Unit 2
587. T-Shirt, Animation, Magazine or Special Effects Photograph
(Youth may not exhibit the same photographs for the photography project)
Unit 3
588. Multi-Media Presentation, Web-Site, Color Magazine, Presentation
Animation or Map
596.
597.
598.
599.
4-H Sport Fishing Project
591.
592.
593.
594.
Indicate project on entry tag: Unit 1, Unit 2, or Unit 3
One poster of pictures of 4 (Level I) or 7 (Level 2 and 3) species of fish
caught in Pennsylvania with label and brief description. At least one
of these pictures must include a picture of you with a fish you caught.
(note poster size requirements)
Three types of tackle and five types of bait (artificial bait or drawings
only – no live bait) labeled (Level 1 only)
Three types of tackle and five types of bait (artificial bait or drawings
only – no live bait) labeled (Levels 2 & 3)
Outdoor Adventures
Hiking Trails Project: Poster that includes a narrative story about
one hiking experience and new skills used or knowledge learned
from the project on the hike. (note poster size requirements)
Camping Adventures: Poster that includes a narrative story about
a camping experience, including new skills used or knowledge
learned from the project during the camping trip. Include at
least 3 pictures (photographs or illustrations) on poster showing
different aspects of your camping experience. (note poster size
requirements)
Backpacking Experiences: Poster that includes a narrative story
about a backpacking trip. Include at least 3 pictures (photographs
or illustrations) on poster showing different aspects of your
backpacking trip. (note poster size requirements)
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(see Department 31, Section 0006 Rabbit or Cavy)
Poster size must be 14” x 22” horizontally or vertically.
4-H Beginning Levels 1 and 2
4-H Advanced Levels 3 or higher
4-H School Enrichment
Animal posters for large animals: Horse, sheep, goat, dairy, beef,
swine, etc. Poster size must be 14” x 22” horizontally or vertically.
600.
590.
Poster on any phase of safety presented in the project (note poster
size requirements)
Exhibits for animal posters follow below. Note, however, that rabbit and
cavy posters must be entered in the rabbit department. (See Department 31
on page 138. Poultry posters are exhibited in the Youth Poultry Department
Computers
589.
Shooting Sports: Air Pistol, Air Rifle, Shotgun,
Muzzleloader Archery, 22 Rifle
4-H Beginning Levels 1 and 2
4-H Advanced Levels 3 or higher
Other Posters
601.
602.
603.
604.
(Notice size requirements for posters in general directions.
Do not add three dimensional objects or lettering to posters.)
4-H Leadership OR Citizenship OR Diversity
4-H Safety and/or Health
4-H School Enrichment
4-H Plant OR Animal Science
Club or Individual Three Dimensional Exhibits
(Exhibit space not to exceed 3’ height, 3’ width and 30” depth.
Must include 4-H emblem and reference to 4-H work as part of the exhibit.)
Cloverbud exhibits are not judged but will be displayed.
605. 4-H Promotions
606. 4-H Leadership OR Citizenship OR Diversity
607. 4-H Agriculture OR General
608. 4-H Safety
609. 4-H Foods and Nutrition
610. 4-H Other: Not already included in any other category
611. Project Journals
NOTE: Wildlife journals are in the wildlife section)
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4-H PALETTE OF FUN
Judges - Dawn Gearhart, Lebanon, PA
RULES FOR ENTRY
1. A 4-H member may enter subclasses appropriate to projects taken since last Farm Show. One item may be entered in each subclass.
2. Each exhibitor must attach an identification card on the back of each item: name, age, address, zip code, county, title of activity represented, title of original
artwork, principle element, and principle of design used. For fabric entries, sew lettered cloth name tag to the underside of the entry with this information.
3. Each article will be judged on design, quality of workmanship, and suitability for which it was made and the information provided on the tag.
4. To be entered and judged, exhibits must be sent in a box with a master list which includes name, address, county, descriptive listing of entries by class, who
delivered the box, and who will pick up the box.
5. SPECIAL NOTE: Entries must be the original design of the 4-H member. No craft kits or patterns from magazines or other commercial sources will be accepted.
No greenware or precast molded objects. Framed pieces should not exceed 18” in height. Soft wall hangings should be no longer than 36.” Items exceeding these
limits will be displayed on a space available basis only. Because of space considerations, please do everything possible so that items may be easily hung or arranged
without damage. In many cases, we only have thumb tacks or tape to put up exhibits.
6. A general entry blank must be filled out for items submitted.
Premiums: 1st - $15; 2nd - $13; 3rd - $11
631.
632.
Construction Art
Palette of Fun
Cutting and Pasting Art
8-12 years old (by January 1)
13-18 years old (by January 1)
647.
648.
8-12 years old (by January 1)
13-18 years old (by January 1)
649.
650.
Drawing: One matted drawing ready for hanging
8-12 years old (by January 1)
13-18 years old (by January 1)
Sketchbook Crossroads
Mural Madness card attached as above
Preliminary drawing of a mural (not to exceed 14” X 22”)
and photograph of mural (securely attached together)
633.
634.
8-12 years old (by January 1)
13- 18 years old (by January 1)
635.
636.
8-12 years old (by January 1)
13-18 years old (by January 1)
637.
638.
639.
640.
(may not exhibit the same item in woodworking)
651. A collection of two or more matted or framed drawings designed to be hung together and ready for hanging
652. Fiber: One completed work ready for display
653. One completed drawing, framed, and ready for hanging
Painting
Portfolio Pathways
Sculpture
654.
655.
8-12 years old (by January 1)
13-18 years old (by January 1)
Painting: One matted or framed print ready for hanging
8-12 years old (by January 1)
13-18 years old (by January 1)
656. A collection of two or more matted or framed paintings designed to be hung together and ready for hanging
657. Printing: One matted or framed print, ready for hanging
658. Graphic Designs: One graphic design, or three greeting cards.
Printing
8-12 years old (by January 1)
13-18 years old (by January 1)
Fiber Art (knitting, crocheting, and loom weaving should be displayed
with the 4-H Textile Science Projects). Indicate on exhibit tag or on a
card attached to the item whether exhibitor is 8-12 years of age or 13-18
years of age by January 1 of the current year.
659.
660.
Scrapbooking
One scrapbook created by a 8-12 year old (January 1)
One scrapbook created by a 13-18 year old (January 1)
641. Skein of yarn - single ply
642. Skein of yarn - double ply
643. Off loom weaving
644.Tye-dye
645. Fleece blanket
646. Other (not knitting, crochet, or loom weaving)
Section 0018
FUN SAFETY POSTER CONTEST
2017 Theme - Food Safety
The Fun Safety Poster Contest is a statewide contest conducted by The Department of Agriculture. The poster exhibits at each fair promotes the Fun-Safety
concept as visitors view the individual entries. Each fair held its own contest and will submit one certified poster in each age class to the state level for
additional judging. Cash prizes of $100 & rosette, $75 & ribbon, and $50 & ribbon will be awarded to the top three entries during the Pennsylvania State
Farm Show, January 7-14, 2017.
For judging at the state level, the winning poster from each age class, from each fair, must be submitted by November 1, 2016 along with a Certificate of
Eligibility to: Fair Administrator, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110. For more information, contact Fair Office at (717) 787-6298.
700.
701.
702.
Age Group 8-11
Age Group 12-14
Age Group 15-18
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Section 0019
HOBBIES
RULES FOR ENTRY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Judge - Joy Heisey, Lancaster, PA
General rules of The Family Living Department apply.
A General Entry form must be filled out completely for each piece submitted.
Each article will be judged according to the exhibit guidelines listed below.
Age is determined by birthdate as of December 31, 2016.
A best of show winner will be chosen from the below categories, classes 849-956.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Rules for Entries
1. All photos must have been taken by the exhibitor.
2. All photos will be 8” X 10” only.
3. Photos only. Images are to be produced on photographic papers, ink-jet papers and
other similar photo processes. Images produced on paper, computer paper, etc. are
ineligible.
4. Mounting, mattes or frames will not be accepted.
5. Digital images are not to be altered or modified. – Except classes 809, 819, 829, and
839. Altered images must be entered into these four classes.
6. Titles and/or lettering are not permitted.
7. No entries by professionals.
8. There may be only one entry in each class by each exhibitor.
9. Photo must have been taken within the last twelve months and must not have been
previously exhibited in the Farm Show.
10. Judging criteria-subject matter, impact, degree of simplicity/difficulty.
11. Adult exhibitor must be 19 years or older. Youth exhibitor must be 18 years or
younger.
12. All photos must be picked up. No photos will be shipped. All remaining photos will
become the property of Farm Show.
PREMIUMS
1st2nd3rd4th5th
$10.00
$8.00$6.00$4.00$2.00
TOTE BAG CONTEST
Rules For Entries
1. Small Tote Bag - This bag can be no larger than 10” X 12” X 2” when laid out flat.
(This would include the sides and bottom)
2. Large Tote Bag - This bag must be larger than 10” X 12” X 2” when laid out flat. (This
would include the sides and bottom)
3. They can be embellished with buttons, trims, paint, etc.
866.
867.
Large Tote Bag - Ages 4 – 14
Small Tote Bag - Ages 4 – 14
Large Tote Bag - Ages 15 – Adult
Small Tote Bag - Ages 15 – Adult
Youth Ages 14-18
Adult Ages 19 and over
PREMIUMS
1st2nd3rd
$15.00$10.00 $5.00
PIN CUSHION CONTEST
Rules For Entries
1. No larger than 6” x 6” x 6”.
2. It may have embellishments, buttons, lace, felt, etc.
871.
872.
Pin Cushion - Ages 18 and under
Pin Cushion - Ages 19 and over
PREMIUMS
1st2nd3rd
$15.00$10.00 $5.00
GREETING CARD CONTEST
Rules For Entries
1. Card size can be no smaller than 4”x6” and no larger than 5”x7”. No envelopes.
2. The card can be made for any occasion.
3. Stamping, drawing, embellishments are permitted. No stickers, or computer generated
cards permitted.
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PREMIUMS
1st2nd3rd
$15.00$10.00 $5.00
HANDBAG/PURSE/COMPUTER BAG
Rules For Entry:
Construct a padded, lined, zippered bag with pockets. Can be any size, Not to be confused with a tote bag!
Black & White Photography Color Photography
CLASSES 820- 829
CLASSES 830-839
820.
Action/Sports 830.
Action/Sports
821.
Domestic Animals 831.
Domestic Animals
822.
Wild Animals
832.
Wild Animals
823.
Portrait and Personality
833.
Portrait and Personality
824.
Children 834.
Children
825.
Scenic 835.Scenic
826.
Still Life 836.
Critter (bugs, insects, etc.)
827.
Fair Photo
837.
Still Life
828.
Critter (bugs, insects, etc.)
838.
Fair Photo
829.
Altered Images
839.
Altered Images
Best of Show will be selected from Blue Ribbon Winners
PREMIUMS
1st2nd3rd
$10.00$8.00 $6.00
Clay Flower Pot - Ages 6 - 12
Clay Flower Pot - Ages 13 - 18
Clay Flower Pot - Ages 19 and over
PREMIUMS
1st2nd3rd
$10.00$8.00 $6.00
JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Exhibitor must be 18 years or younger.
Ages 6 – 12
Ages 13 - 18
Ages 19 and over
852.
853.
854.
860.
861.
862.
863.
ADULT PHOTOGRAPHY
Exhibitor must be 19 years or older.
Black & White Photography Color Photography
CLASSES 800- 809
CLASSES 810-819
800.
Action/Sports 810.
Action/Sports
801.
Domestic Animals 811.
Domestic Animals
802.
Wild Animals 812.
Wild Animals
803.
Portrait and Personality 813.
Portrait and Personality
804.
Children 814.
Children
805.
Scenic 815.Scenic
806.
Still Life 816.
Critter (bugs, insects, etc.)
807.
Fair Photo
817.
Still Life
808.
Critter (bugs, insects, etc.)
818.
Fair Photo
809.
Altered Images
819.
Altered Images
Best of Show will be selected from Blue Ribbon Winners
849.
850.
851.
CLAY FLOWER POT CONTEST
Rules For Entries
1. Entries must be approximately 4.5” x 5” clay pot (NO DIRT).
2. They can be embellished with jute, yarn, buttons, stones, paint, etc.
3. The theme is “Celebrating the Start of a New Century at Farm Show”.
ORNAMENT CONTEST
Rules for Entries
Now is the time for all youth and adults to start gathering your ideas for the ornament
contest. Entries can be NO LARGER than 4” high, 4” wide and 4” deep. You can use
any objects to make your ornament decorative. For example: fabric, glitter, ribbon, stars,
cotton balls, etc. Any holiday ornament is acceptable.
875.
876.
877.
Ages 6 - 12
Ages 13 - 18
Ages 19 and over
PREMIUMS
1st2nd3rd
$15.00$10.00 $5.00
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MUG RUGS/COASTER CONTEST
Rules For Entries
Construct a set of 2 Mug Rugs/Coasters. Item can be made out of any material, for example:
fabric - quilted, wood, straws, popsicle sticks, duct tape, etc.
880.
881.
882.
Ages 6 - 12, may use no more than 150 pieces
Ages 13 - 18, may use no more than 300 pieces
Ages 19 and over, may use no more than 500 pieces
PREMIUMS
1st2nd3rd
$15.00$10.00 $5.00
BUTTON CRAFT CONTEST
Rules for Entries
Discover many fun crafts made with buttons. Make everything from gifts to give to fun
decorations and useful household gems. For example: picture frames, jewelry and pins,
decorate a small wreath, birdhouse or candle. Use your imagination!
885.
886
887.
Ages 6 - 12
Ages 13 - 18
Ages 19 and over
PREMIUMS
1st2nd3rd
$15.00$10.00 $5.00
POTHOLDER CONTEST
Rules For Entries
1. Size is not to exceed 10” X 10”.
2. Embellished potholders can be embellished with embroidery, yarn, etc.
3. Hand constructed potholders must be completely constructed by the exhibitor.
900.
901.
902.
903.
904.
905.
Embellished Potholders - Ages 6 - 12
Embellished Potholders - Ages 13-18
Embellished Potholders - Adult 19 and over
Hand Constructed Potholders - Ages 6 - 12
Hand Constructed Potholders - Ages 13 - 18
Hand Constructed Potholders - Adult 19 and over
PREMIUMS
1st2nd3rd
$15.00$10.00 $5.00
PLACEMAT CONTEST
Rules For Entries
Standard placemat size will be accepted. Must be all constructed by the
exhibitor. This must be a quilted project. It may have embellishments.
Commercially manufactured placemats will not be accepted.
910.
911.
Adult - 19 and over
Youth - 18 and under
PREMIUMS
1 2 3rd
Adult
$20.00
$10.00
$5.00
Youth
$15.00
$10.00
$5.00
st
nd
JAZZY JAR CONTEST
Sponsored by Filmore Container - www.filmorecontainer.com
Rules For Entries
A QUART JAR can be decorated on the inside or the outside. Use your imagination with
paint, decoupage, ribbons, jute, etc. It can be decorated on the top, inside and/or outside. A
ring and top must be on the jar. Nothing electrical can be attached to the jar.
912.
913.
914.
915.
Youth - 4-8
Youth - 9-13
Youth - 14-18
Adult - 19 and over
BOOKMARK CONTEST
Rules For Entries
1. Bookmark can be no larger than 3”x8” and must be all hand constructed
2. Bookmark can be made of fabric, paper, beads or ribbon.
3. The theme is “Celebrating the Start of a New Century at Farm Show”
920.
921.
922.
Bookmark - Ages 4-8
Bookmark - Ages 9-14
Bookmark - Adult 15 and over
PREMIUMS
1st2nd3rd
$10.00$8.00 $6.00
DECORATED BOWLING PIN
Rules For Entries
Bowling pins can be decorated and/or painted in any way but must be free standing. Use
your imagination, there is no theme associated with this contest. No mechanical or eletrical
parts can be used. Standard bowling pins can be used. (Most bowling alleys have used pins
available.) Judging will be based on creativity, neatness, and materials used.
930.
931.
932.
Youth - Ages 6-12
Youth - Ages 13-18
Adult - Ages 19 and over
PREMIUMS
1st 2nd3rd
$20.00 $15.00 $10.00
PILLOWCASE CHALLENGE CONTEST
Rules for Entries
Calling all quilters, sewers and crafters. Use your talents and create ONE STANDARD
SIZE PILLOWCASE out of medium weight cotton fabric. Use your imagination with
fabric, trim and stitching. No purchased pillowcases!
940.
941.
942.
Ages 6-12
Ages 13-18
Ages 19 and over
PREMIUMS
1st2nd3rd
$15$10 $5
BIRD HOUSE CONTEST
Purchase an unfinished bird house or build a bird house and paint or decorate in any way.
Use your imagination, there is no theme associated with this contest. Judging will be based
on creativity, neatness and materials used.
951.
952.
953.
954.
Ages 4-8
Ages 9-13
Ages 14-18
Ages 19 and over
PREMIUMS
1st2nd3rd
$15$10 $5
DUCT TAPE CONTEST
Crafters have embraced Duct Tape as a base material for some very creative projects. See
what you can create using the theme “Celebrating the Start of a New Century at Farm
Show” and your imagination! Purses, bags, wallets, aprons, picture frames, jewelry, trinkets,
etc. If you can imagine it, you can make it with duct tape. Project not to exceed 24” x 48”.
955.
956.
Ages 8-18
Adult - Ages 19 and over
PREMIUMS
1st2nd3rd
Adult
$15.00
$10.00
$5.00
Youth
$15.00
$10.00
$5.00
PREMIUMS
1st2nd3rd4th5th
$15.00
$10.00
$5.00
$3.00
$2.00
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