Mills County Fair July 18-22, 2014

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1 Mills County Fair July 18-22, 2014 The OPEN CLASS exhibits may be brought Saturday morning, July 19, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Exhibits MUST BE in place by 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 19 th. Judging will begin at 1:00 p.m. Exhibits are to remain in place until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, Exhibits and premiums may be picked up Tuesday, July 22, between 2-7 p.m. or Wednesday morning between 9 and 10 a.m. Exhibits and premiums not collected at that time will be available at the Mills County Extension office until August 31 st. After that date, premiums will be forfeited to the Mills County Fair Association, and exhibits will be disposed of. No checks will be mailed.

2 Bob Blum Mary Bolton Jeff Dean Gene Goos Nick Greiner 2014 MILLS COUNTY FAIR BOARD President Doug Bowen Vice President Ryan Wilgenbusch Secretary Woody Wright Treasurer Nathan Mass Rod Greiner Julie Neuhalfen Rusty Holbert Steve Barrett Brad Klindt Gregg Schoening Jared Mabary Steve Sell Chad McCollester Brady Smith Michael McDonald Holly Vinton A&M Green Power Agri-Valley Farm Management, LLC Allan Hughes Arnold & Tracee Frazee Bunge Burgoin Farms Country Tire Firestone Crouch Bros. Darrel Lewis Dave & Jenny Warren Ebmeier Engineering Evans Equipment Rental Flat Iron Laundry Garst Seed/Andrew Greiner Farm Credit Services of America Malvern Trust & Savings Bank Glenwood Lions Club 2013 Mills County 4-H Auction Buyers Garst Seed/Raburn Benton George Marshall Glenwood State Bank Gregg Schoening Heath & Holly Vinton Houghton State Bank Jim Hughes Real Estate John & Jeanne Lincoln Keith Mintle Kenkel Chiropractic Malvern Trust & Savings Bank Mark Hughes Mark Hughes Construction Marty Stavas State Farm 4-H Pie Auction Buyers Mills County Farm Bureau Mills/Montgomery Cattlemen Glenwood Lions Club Burgoin Farms Beier Custom Homes Marvin Richter Mid Continent Ins. Consultants Mike Hopp - Pioneer Seed Newman Grocery No Frills Supermarket Paulsen Electric Renze Hybrids (Rod Seipold) Rod Greiner Treynor State Bank United Farmers Mercantile Coop Red Oak Warren's Jewelry Paulson Electric Evans Equipment Rental Scott McMullen Richard Henderson Cargill Lee Dinklage Rod Seipold Allan Hughes 2013 Fair Auctioneers and Livestock Truck Drivers Earl Thies Byron Menke Jim Schnoor Mark Schoening John Deitchler Jim Moore 2013 Sale Clerk Glenwood State Bank Duane & Rose Kahl Grant Dean

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2014 Mills County Fair Board/ 13 Auction Buyers 2 Map of Fairgrounds Mills County Fair Schedule 5 Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship 6 Division Open Class Poultry 7 Division Open Class Rabbit 11 Division Open Class Pets 11 Division Open Class Agriculture 12 Vegetables 13 Fruits 15 Herbs Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables For Exhibit 16 Division Open Class Floriculture 18 Division 23 - Textiles and Clothing 24 Youth Division 24 Adult Division - 26 Needlework Clothing Comforts, Quilts & Bedspreads Division 24 - Open Class Pantry Store & Culinary 29 Adult Division 30 Junior Division 32 Division 25 - Open Class Hobbies & Crafts 34 Adult Department 34 Preschool 1 st grade Department 35 2 nd 4 th grades Department 37 5 th 8 th grades Department 39 9 th 12 th grades Department 41 Senior Citizen Department 43 Professional Department 43 Division 26 - Photography/Computer Enhanced Photography 44 Adult Department 44 Youth Department 45 Middle Grades Department 45 High School Department 45 Division 27- Coloring Contest 46 Division 28- Open Class Pie Contest 47 Division 29- Ugly Cake Contest 48 Division 30- Kiddie Parade 49 Division 32- Frisbee Contest 49 Division 33- Baby Contest 50 Other rules and events Greased Pig Contest Mutton Busting Stick Horse Races Wild & Mild BBQ 3

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5 2014 MILLS COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE Friday, July 18 8:30 am 4-H Dog Show Commercial Building 6:00 p.m. Barbeque Block Building 6:00 p.m. Strolling Magic Show - Block Bldg. 6:45pm Joe Cole- Comedy magic-show Arena 7:45pm Senior 4-H er Recognition- Show Arena 8:00 pm Queen, Jr & Lil Miss Mills County Crowning Show Arena 9:00-11pm 4H Glow Night Events- by Block Bldg Saturday, July 19 8:30-10:00 am Weigh in for ALL animals Show Arena 8:30 am 4-H non-livestock Projects Block Bldg. 9am-8:30pm S&R Pony Rides- by Horse Arena 10:00 am Baby Contest Obrecht Commons 1:00 pm Open Class Judging 1:00 pm Pet Show Show Arena 1:00-2pm UglyCake Entries Due-Commons 2:30 pm Goat Obstacle Course- Show Arena 2:00-4:00pm Bingo- Obrecht Commons 2:00-4:00pm Tent Entertainment (2 tents) 2:30 pm Rocket Launch by Horse Arena 5:00pm Dog Agility- Show Arena 6:30pm Wild & Mild Cook off Judging- Block Building 7:30pm Tractor Pull- Grandstand Sunday, July 20 7:30 a.m. Horse Show beginning w/ Horseless Horse Judging at Horse Arena 8:00 a.m. Fun Run 8:30 a.m. Church in the Block Building 8:30am Goat Show- Show Arena 11:00 am Poultry Showmanship- Poultry Bldg 12:00pm Poultry Show Poultry Building 1:00 p.m. Children s Pedal Pull Show Arena 1:00-5:00pm CoShow Country Critters- Reptiles & more under tent by Comm Bldg 2:00-4:00 Tent Entertainment (2 tents) 2:00-4:00pm Bingo- Obrecht Commons 3:00 p.m. Kiddie Parade & Announce winners of Coloring contest-arena 3-8:30pm S&R Pony Rides near Horse Arena 3:00-4:30 pm Working Exhibits- Big Tent 4:30pm Share the Fun- Big Tent 7:30 pm Ranch Rodeo- Horse Arena- Stick Horse Races, Mutton Bustin, Greased Pig Monday, July 21 7:00 am Breakfast Sponsored by Heartland Coop 8:00 am Swine Show Show Arena 8:30 am Rabbit Show 1:30 pm Sheep Show- Show Arena 1:00 2:30pm Kid Karnival tents Block off road by block building 2:00 pm Frisbee Contest East of Block Building 3:00 pm Cat Show Block Building 7:30 pm Figure 8 & Demo Derby- Grand Stand Tuesday, July 22 6:30-9am Breakfast Burritos sponsored by Mills County Farm Bureau 10:00am 9:00 am Beef Show- Show Arena 10:00-11am Open Class Pie Baking Entries Duesponsored by Mills County Farm Bureau 4H Pies due for Contest- Fair Office 1:00pm 4-H Pie Judging- Fair Office 1:00 pm Release Exhibits (4-H and Open Class) 2:00 pm State Fair Trophy Presentations & Herdsmanship Contest Results Helping Hands Award Presentation 2:30 pm Round Robin Showmanship Contest- Top Beef, Swine, Sheep & Goat compete 4:00 pm 4-H Livestock& Pie Auction ShowArena 6:30 pm Load Carcass Beef 7:00 pm Hypnotist Sunday Tuesday Papa Bear s Chain Saw Carving The Mills County Fairboard will sell parent passes (wristbands) to any interested individual. This pass will allow entrance to the fairgrounds whenever paid admission is required. (Saturday, Sunday and Monday evenings) NOTE: Premium checks not cashed before October 1, 2014, will be forfeited. All premium holders who have claims to be adjusted must make their complaints in writing to the Mills County Fairboard at PO Box 430, Malvern, IA before August 15, No premiums will be changed after that date. ROAD BETWEEN COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND BLOCK BUILDING CLOSED EACH DAY 11AM-8PM 5

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7 Rules: DIVISION OPEN CLASS POULTRY Teri Sanderson, Superintendent 1. Entries must be made Sunday, July 20, 2014 and be in place by 11:30 a.m. All birds must be entered in the name of the actual owner. 2. BIRDS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED BY JUNE 15 TH. 3. Exhibits are to remain in place until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22nd. All exhibits must be removed by 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, At these times premium checks may be picked up in Building #5. 4. Poultry showing symptoms of disease will be excluded from exhibiting (see health rules). 5. All Poultry Will Need A Negative Pullorum-Typhoid Certificate. 6. An exhibitor is limited to 10 pens in all departments. Each exhibitor is limited to two (2) entries per class. 7. Exhibitors must furnish their own waterers and feeders as well as their own feed and care. 8. All due care will be taken in handling exhibits but the Mills County Fair Association will not be responsible for accidents which may occur. 9. The judge will award no premiums to birds found unworthy. Premiums will be paid only on classes listed. 10. Only Mills County residents can show in Open Class Poultry. Premiums: 1 st - $1.00; 2 nd -.75 cents; 3 rd -.50 cents. Premium checks should be picked up - See rule #2. Health Rules All poultry exhibited must come from U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition. The Pollorum-Typhoid test must have been performed by an authorized tester. ALL POULTRY will need a certificate at the fair. However, "Market Classes" of poultry consigned to a slaughter establishment are exempt from the Salmonella testing requirements. Market Classes poultry must be separated from all other poultry by a distance of ten or more feet and/or an eight-foot high solid partition. PEN OF 3 PULLETS Light Production (Mediterranean Breeds) Heavy Production (American, English & Asiatic Breeds) Mixed Production (Crosses and Hybrids) PEN of 3 HENS Light Production (Mediterranean Breeds Heavy Production (American, English, Asiatic Breeds) Mixed Production (Crosses and Hybrids) 7 P a g e

8 BASIS FOR JUDGING PRODUCTION POULTRY Pullets will be judged on the following: 1. Development: a) Handling qualities - evidences of present and future production capacity. b) Pigmentation - a large amount of orange color in shanks, toes and beak unless in extended production; c) Molt completed - no chick feathers present. 2. Maturity 3. Ready to lay or have started. 4. Health: Good physical condition and showing no evidence of disease. 5. Uniformity: Birds about equal in size, shape and color and should be representative of project flock. Hens will be judged on the following: 1. Evidence of Production: a) Handling quality as evidence of highest production b) Pigmentation - bleached beaks, shanks, and toes as evidences of past production c) Molt - no molt in primary wing feathers as evidences of persistent production. 2. Health - Good physical condition and showing on evidence of disease on parasites. 3. Uniformity - Birds about equal size, shape and color. Should be representative of project flock. EGGS Best Carton of White Eggs. 12 eggs exhibited in a carton Best Carton of Brown Eggs. 12 eggs exhibited in carton Best Carton of Tinted Eggs. 12 eggs exhibited in carton. Basis for Judging Eggs: Eggs will be graded and judged on exterior quality and uniformity in color and size. (See Market Egg Score Card P-A 42) MARKET POULTRY AND OTHER 1. Birds will be exhibited as pens, composed of three (3) birds, of the same standard or crossbred variety raised and owned by exhibitor. 2. Birds will be judged in their section. 3. Check health rules for regulations. Class Broilers - Pullets and Cockerels, 2 ½ to 3 lbs. Class Fryers - Cockerels, 3 to 4 lbs. Class Roasters - Cockerels, 4 lbs. Or over. Class Fryers - Pullets, 3 to 4 lbs. Class Roasters - Pullets, over 4 lbs. All birds must be in good health and free from physical deformities. Market birds to be judged by the following scale of points: Fleshing % Absence of Market Defects % Feathering % 8 P a g e

9 9 P a g e Growth for Age % Health-Vigor % Uniformity of Exhibit % Total 100% LARGE BREED CLASS: The large breed class is broken out by divisions and then breeds within each division. American Classes = Pullet, = Cockerel, = Hen, = Rooster Plymouth Rock Dominique Wyandotte Java Rhode Island Red Rhode Island White Buckeye Chantecler Jersey Giant Lamona Holland Delware New Hampshire Asiatic Classes = Pullet, = Cockerel, 24022= Hen, = Rooster Cochins Langshan Brahmas English Classes = Pullet, = Cockerel, = Hen, = Rooster Dorking Redcap Orpington Cornish Sussex Australorp Mediterranean Classes = Pullet, 24053= Cockerel, = Hen, 24051= Rooster Leghorn Minocra Spanish Andalusian Ancona Sicilian Buttercup Catalana Continental Classes 24034= Pullet, 24033= Cockerel, 24032= Hen, 24031= Rooster Hamburg Campine Lakenvelder Polish Houdan Crevecoeur La Fleche Faverolles Barnevelder Welsummer All Other Standard Breed Classes 24064= Pullet, 24063= Cockerel, 24062= Hen, 24061= Rooster Modern Game Old English Game Sumatra Malay Cubalaya Phoenix Yokohama Aseel Shamo Sultan Frizzle Naked Neck Araucana Ameraucana TURKEY CLASS: 24287= Hen, 24288= Tom Bronze Narragansett White Holland Black Slate Bourbon Red Beltsville Small White Royal Palm Other BANTAM BREEDS DIVISION 240: The bantam breeds are divided by classes Game Classes = Pullet, = Cockerel, = Hen, 24102= Rooster Modern Old English Single Comb Clean Legged Classes = Pullet, = Cockerel, = Hen, = Rooster Ancona Andalusian Australorp Campine Catalana Delaware Dorking Dutch Frizzle Holland Japanese Java Jersey Giant Lakenvelder

10 Lamona Leghorn Minorca Naked Neck New Hampshire Orpington Phoenix Plymouth Rock Rhode Island Red Spanish Sussex Rose Comb Clean Legged Classes = Pullet, = Cockerel, = Hen, = Rooster Ancona Antwerp Belgian Dominique Dorking Hamburg Leghorn Minorca Redcap Sebright Wyandotte Rosecomb Rhode Island Red Rhode Island White All Other Clean Legged Classes = Pullet, = Cockerel, = Hen, = Rooster Ameraucana Araucana Buckeye Chantecller Cornish Crevecoeur Cubalaya Houdan La Fleche Malay Polish Shamo Sumatra Yokohama Sicilian Buttercup Feathered Legged Classes = Pullet, = Cockerel, = Hen, = Rooster Booted Brahma Cochin d Uccle Faverolle Frizzle Langshan Silkie Sultan From the purple award Bantam group the following will be given: Champion Bantam WATERFOWL CLASS: The waterfowl class is broken out by divisions, weight, and breeds within each division. Duck Classes = Hen, = Drake Heavy weight- Pekin Aylesbury Rouen Muscovy Appleyard Saxony 24227= Hen, = Drake Medium weight Cayuga Crested Swedish Buff = Hen, = Drake Light weight- Runner Campbell Magpie Welsh Harlequin = Hen, = Drake Bantam- Call East Indies Mallard Geese Classes = Goose, = Gander Heavy weight Toulouse Embden African 24267= Goose, 24268= Gander Medium weight Sebastopol Pilgrim American Buff Saddleback Pomeranian = Goose, = Gander Light weight Chinese Tufted Roman Canada Egyptian 10 P a g e

11 DIVISION OPEN CLASS RABBIT Holly Vinton, Superintendent, vinton5@hotmail.com Laura Lambert, Assistant Superintendent Rules: 1. Pre 4-H age exhibitor H age exhibitors with extenuating circumstances dealing with failure to properly ID project animals. 3. All exhibitors limited to 2 (two) entries. 4. Limited cooping is available for Open Class Rabbits. 5. Entries must be made on or before Monday, July 21st, by 8:00 a.m. Contact Superintendent with questions. Premiums: 1 st - $1.00; 2 nd -.75 cents; 3 rd -.50 cents. Premium checks should be picked up at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22nd or from 9-10:00 a.m. Monday, July 21st Rabbits shall be judged as to Breed, Age and Sex. (Classes may vary depending on Breed Shown.) Class Senior Buck (Large breed 8 months and over) (Small breed 6 months and over). Class Senior Doe (Large breed 8 months and over) (Small breed 6 months and over). Class Intermediate Buck ( 6 to 8 months of age) used only with large breed animals. Class Intermediate Doe (6 to 8 months of age) used only with large breed animals. Class Junior Buck Class Junior Doe DIVISION OPEN CLASS PETS Lisa Sorensen, Superintendent Pets will be judged on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Show ring and be released immediately following judging. Premiums: 1st - $1.00; 2nd -.75 cents; 3rd -.50 cents. Premium checks should be picked up between 1-7pm. on Tuesday, July 22nd or from 9-10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 23 rd in the fair office. Class 308 Includes: Birds, Fish, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Mice and Rats. Pets must be on leash or in a cage. 11 P a g e

12 DIVISION OPEN AGRICULTURE Vern Knudtson, James Paul & Shirley Miller, Superintendents Rules: 1. Entries are to have been grown in Mills County by the exhibitor. 2. All entries must be the product of this year except as otherwise stated. 3. Entries must be made Saturday morning, July 19, 2014 in the open class bldg. #5 at the Fairgrounds and must be in place by 12:00 NOON. 4. Exhibits are to remain in place until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, Exhibits may be picked up between 1-7 p.m. The exhibits may also be picked up from 9-10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, At these times premium checks may be picked up between 1-7pm in the fair office. 5. Exhibits cannot be entered in more than one class. 6. Only one entry per person per lot letter or class number. 7. Fruits and vegetables are to be exhibited on white plates furnished in the fair building. 8. Where there is no competition, a prize will not be given unless worthy. 9. Entries must be of exhibition quality in the opinion of the official judge. Helpful Hints: Use a sharp knife to make clean, straight cuts when harvesting or trimming vegetables. Uniformity will be considered when two or more specimens are required for an exhibit. Entries should be mature, and of sound, good quality, any natural color, and in clean condition. Put variety name on the entry tag if known. Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit bulletin, #4H 0462, available at the Extension Office and online. Also see last section of the division. Premiums: 1st - $1.00; 2nd -.75 cents; 3rd -.50 cents. Premium checks should be picked up see rule #4. Where there is no competition, a prize will not be given unless worthy. Bundles of Prairie Grass (Dried) Big Bluestem Little Bluestem Indian Grass Switch Grass Sheaves, Bundles and Stalks Sheaf of Winter Wheat Sheaf of Oats Bundle Alfalfa Red Clover Bundle Brome Grass Sheaf Soybeans Sheaf Grain Sorghum Stalks of Corn - Roots Contained Tallest Corn Stalk - Roots Contained Grains and Seeds Winter Wheat One/half Gallon Oats One/half Gallon Barley - One/half Gallon Field Corn - One/half Gallon Red Clover Seed - One/half Gallon Soybeans - One/half Gallon Popcorn - One/half Gallon Other 12 P a g e

13 Ear Corn Yellow Field Corn - 10 Ears - Grown last year White Field Corn - 10 Ears - Grown last year Yellow Field Corn - Single Ear - Grown last year White Field Corn - Single Ear - Grown last year Yellow Popcorn - 10 Ears - Grown last year White Popcorn - 10 Ears - Grown last year ```Other Popcorn - 10 Ears - Grown last year ` Ornamental Corn 5 Large Ears, Grown last year ` Ornamental Corn 5 Small Ears, Grown last year. Sweet Corn Yellow Sweet Corn - 5 Ears - Grown this year White Sweet Corn - 5 Ears - Grown this year Mixed Sweet Corn - 5 Ears - Grown this year. Other Crop Grain Forage VEGETABLES Root Crops Red Potatoes (5) White Potatoes (5) Other Potatoes Carrots (5) Beets Red (5) Beets Yellow (5) Beets White (5) Other Beets (5) Red Onions (5) White Onions (5) Yellow Onions (5) Green Onions (5) Turnips (2) Cole Crops Cabbage (1 head) Cauliflower (1) CuCurbits Cucumbers (5 Large) Cucumbers (5 Medium) Cucumbers (5 Small) Squash, Pumpkins and Gourds Pumpkin (1) Hubbard (1) Butternut Squash (1) Acorn Squash (1) Buttercup Squash (1) Zucchini, green (2) Zucchini, Yellow (2) Summer Squash, straight neck or crookneck- (2) Broccoli (1) Kohlrabi (1) Muskmelon (1) Watermelon (1) Other Summer Squash, Scallop (2) Summer Squash, other (2) Winter Squash, Other (1) Other squash (1) Gourds this year (2) Gourds last year (2) Miniature pumpkin (2) 13 P a g e

14 Miscellaneous Vegetables Chard (5 leaves) Spinach (5 leaves) Egg Plant (1) Okra (5) Rhubarb (3 stalks) Peppers Sweet Green Peppers (5) Sweet Red Peppers (5) Sweet Yellow Peppers (5) Sweet Banana Peppers (5) Other peppers (5) Hot Peppers New Mexican Peppers (Includes Naky, Anaheim, Big Slim, Slim Jim and others (5) Pablano Peppers (5) Serrano Peppers (5) Tomatoes Red Tomatoes (3) Yellow Tomatoes (3) Beans Green Beans (10) Yellow Beans (10) Cayenne Peppers (5) Jalapeno Peppers (5) Habanero Peppers (5) Any other variety hot pepper (5) Cherry Tomatoes (5) Other Tomatoes (5) Lima Beans (5) Other Beans (5) Other Vegetables Vegetables only. Please do not include leaves, vines or flowers of the vegetable plant. Collection of Vegetables - A collection of at least 3 and not more than 8 different vegetables in a basket or other container to make an attractive exhibit Well balanced plate of one each of 5 different vegetables. Big Vegetables - Judged by Weight Biggest Cabbage Biggest Cantaloupe Biggest Cucumber Biggest Eggplant Biggest Onion Biggest Potato Biggest Pumpkin Biggest Tomato Biggest Watermelon Oddities Oddest Potato Oddest Tomato Oddest Carrot Oddest Cucumber Biggest Zucchini Biggest Beet Biggest Turnip Biggest Carrot Biggest Broccoli Biggest Kohlrabi Biggest Green Pepper Biggest Other Vegetable Oddest Other 14 P a g e

15 FRUITS Class Early Apples (6) Class Late Apples (6) Class40292 Pears (6) Class Grapes (3 Bunches) Class Plums (6) Class Peaches (6) Class40296 Apricots (6) Berries (12) Blackberries Raspberries Strawberries Class Other Fruit HERBS (Fresh) A collection of 3 stems in a clear glass container with water unless otherwise stated. Specimens should be clean and fresh. Stem length should be in pleasing proportions, not to exceed 18" in length Ambrosia Artemisia Sweet Annie Artemisia Silver King Artemisia Worm Wood Basil, Purple Basil, Sweet Caraway Catnip Chamomile Chives (1 Bunch) Comfrey (3 Leaves) Costmary (3 Leaves) Dill Fennel Feverfew Garlic Bulbs (3) Horehound Lambs Ear Lavender Lemon Balm Marjoram Mint, Apples Mint, Lemon Class 708 An Arrangement of from 3 to 5 fresh cut herbs in a container of the exhibitors choice Mint, Peppermint Mint, Pineapple Mint, Spearmint Mint, Other Monarda Nasturtium Oregano Parsley, Curled Parsley, Flat Pennyroyal Rosemary Rue Sage Savory, Summer Savory, Winter Sweet Woodruff Tansy Tarragon Thyme Yarrow Borage Other Herb Class 709 A container grown herb with a total height of 12 or more. Class 710 A container grown herb with a total height of 12 or less. 15 P a g e

16 HARVESTING AND PREPARING VEGETABLES FOR EXHIBIT BSM -- Best Stage of Maturity F -- Faults P -- Preparation B -- Brush with soft-bristled brush W -- Wash in cold water C -- Wipe with a soft cloth BEANS (Snap) BSM - Good color, straight, and of the same length. Uniform and true to variety. Small seeds, not more than half grown. F - Immature, variable color, or rusted. PB Leave approximately ½ inch of stem on pod. BEANS (Lima) BSM - Full size for variety, bright green, tender, fresh. F - Immature, variable color, or rusted. P - Pick before seeds reach full size. BEETS BSM - Smooth, firm, and uniform size and color. 1 ½ to 3 inches in diameter. F - Variable color, misshapen, rough skin, or oversized. P - Trim tops to 1 ½ to 2 inch length. (Leaves left on cause wilting of roots.) Leave 2 inches of tap root. (B) or (W). Do not scrub because skill will break. BROCCOLI BSM - Heads firm, uniform color tender and crisp. Tight bud stage. Insect free. F - Leaves in head, flowers pen, depressed center, or showing yellow flowers. P - (W) Keep refrigerated until ready to exhibit. Remove all leaves below the head. CABBAGE BSM - Heads solid and firm, tender and crisp, heavy for size. F - Light weight, loosely formed, not firm. P - Do not peel excessively. One to two outer leaves should be left on. Trim butt close to head. CARROTS BSM - Smooth, straight, uniform bright color, 1 to 1 ½ inches in diameter at crown. F - Purple or green shoulders, too large or small, pale color, forked, or crooked or cracked roots. CAULIFLOWER BSM - White or purple (depending on variety), crisp and solid. Jacket leaves fresh and with uniform color. F - Poor color (yellow-brownish), grainy, excessively rough. P - Trim jacket leaves even with top of head. Some of the older leaves may be removed. P - Trim tops to 1 to 1 ½ inch length. (B) or (W). Do not scrub because skin will break. CHINESE CABBAGE BSM - Tight, solid heads with clean, bright color. Heavy for size. F - Loose wilted heads, poor color, or too many outer leaves removed. P - Leave one to two outer leaves on head. Trim butt close to head. (C) Keep refrigerated until ready to exhibit. Exhibit one. CUCUMBERS BSM - Straight, uniform color. Crisp and firm. F - Misshapen or crooked fruit, oversized, or over-mature. P - Leave approximately ½ inch stems. (W) DILL BSM - Light green with mature seed. Ready to use. F - Immaturity, small size. EGGPLANT - BSM - Firm, shiny, and medium to large size, uniform purple. Light thumb pressure will leave a dent at the proper harvest stage. Small blossom scar. Fresh green calyx (the leaf-like cover of the flower and the eggplant). F - Too small, bronze or green color, dried Calyx, immature. P - (C) Leave 1 inch of stem. GARLIC BSM - Clean, smooth, brightly colored bulbs. Necks dry. F - Rough, of colored bulbs. Necks green and immature. Missing or broken sheaths, missing cloves. Roots or tops too closely cut. P - Leave 1 inch of stem attached. Trim roots to ¼ inch of bulb. (B) - Do not remove sheath and do not wash. KOHLRABI BSM - 1 ½ to 3 inches in diameter, tender, good color. F - Two large, tough, poor color, weather damage, misshapen, or dirty. P - Cuts tops 1 to 2 inches in length. Do not trim roots to closely. MUSKMELON BSM - Pick at full maturity. Medium size and fragrant. F - harvested to soon, poorly colored, or over - or under - ripe. P - (B). 16 P a g e

17 OKRA BSM - Small uniform pods not over 3 inches long. Fresh green color. F - Pods large and woody, hard, crooked. P - Harvest with approximately ½ inch stem attached to pod. ONIONS (RED, WHITE OR YELLOW) BSM - Firm, mature, well-shaped bulbs. Small neck that is well-dried. Heavy for size. Over 2 inches in diameter, uniform color and finish. F - Peeled bulb, sunscaled, immature, misshapen, double or split bulbs, large soft neck. Poor color, size and finish. P - Harvest early and cure thoroughly. Do not wash or remove outer skin. or (B). Leave tops 1 inch above bulb or uniform length. Trim roots to ½ inch. Exhibit five specimens. PEPPER (SWEET GREEN, SWEET RED, BANANA, JALAPENO, OTHER PEPPERS) BSM - Firm, with dark color. Crisp and heavy, uniform in size and color. F - Badly misshapen, rough, too small, off color, wilted, sunscaled, lightweight or dirty. P - Leave ½ to 1 inch stems. POTATOES (RED OR WHITE) BSM - Firm, medium size (6 to 10 ounces), uniform. F - Unusually deep eyes for variety. Poor color, sunburn, knobby, or growth cracks. P- (B). PUMPKINS & WINTER SQUASH BSM - Thick flesh (heavy for size). Clean hard rind. True to type in size, shape, and color. F - Light weight for size, stems removed. Color and shape not typical of variety. P - Exhibit with 1 to 2 inches of stem attached and RHUBARB BSM - Young, tender stalks, uniform color. F - Tough, blemished, overmature, poorly colored stalks. Lower end of stalks cut. P - Pull, do not cut stalks. Trim leaves so only 1 to 2 inches of leaf blade remains attached to stalk. Stalks tied in a bunch at both ends. SQUASH (SUMMER) BSM - Long-fruited varieties (zucchini-type) should be 4 to 8 inches long, flat or scalloped types should be 3 to 5 inches in diameter. The rind should be soft. F - Stem removed, large over mature fruits, scarred skins, wilted or soft fruit. P - cut with 2 inches of stem attached. (B) SWEET CORN (YELLOW, WHITE, MIXED) BSM - Kernels fully grown and in milk stage. Well-filled and even rows. Fresh bright green husks. F - Too immature or over-mature. Crooked uneven rows, cob not filled to tip. Dried husks. P - remove husk from one side of ear. Corn deteriorates rapidly if entire husk is removed. Trim silk to within 1 inch of tip of husk. Shank (stem holding ear) trimmed one to two inches. SWISS CHARD BSM - Leaves 8 to 12 inches long. Bright, tender petioles (stalks). Clean, fresh, well-colored leaves. F - poorly colored leaves. P - (W) and exhibit in a jar of water to prevent wilting. TOMATOES (RED, YELLOW, CHERRY, OTHER) BSM - Firm fruits, heavy in relation to size. Uniform in size and color. Ripe. Smooth and well-shaped. Typical of variety. F - Poor color, sunscald, too large or too small, or misshapen. Over-ripe or cracked fruit, stems left attached. P - Pick mature but firm fruits. Remove stems and. TURNIPS BSM - Smooth skin and firm fresh. Uniform color. F - Poorly colored, soft, spongy too large. Roughness. Side roots present. P - Cut tops back to 1 to 2 inches. Leave 2 inches of tap root. (W) Do not scrub. WATERMELON BSM - Ground spot show yellowish background color. Shape and color typical of variety. F - Immature or over-ripe, misshapen. P - Leave 1 to 2 inch stem. 17 P a g e

18 DIVISION 409 OPEN CLASS FLORICULTURE Mike & Lisa Dytrych, Superintendents Rules: 1. All entries must be made in Open Class building #5 on Saturday, July 19, 2014, beginning at 8 a.m. and must be in place by 12:00 noon. This includes all artistic classes and Special Show entries. Exhibits are to remain in place until 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 23. Exhibits may be picked up that day from 1 7 p.m. or on Thursday, July 24 from 9 10 a.m. At these times, premium checks may be picked up in the fair office. 2. If an exhibit is improperly entered, it will not be eligible for judging or premiums. 3. Articles having no competition will not receive a prize unless worthy. 4. All exhibits must be entered for competition only. 5. Entries are open to individuals, garden clubs and organizations, and any other groups. 6. One entry per class per person. 7. Classes may be sub-divided at the discretion of the superintendents if there are enough entries. 8. Youth division is for ages K 12 and will be divided this year into 2 age groups: a.) Elementary K through 6 th grade b.) Jr/HS 7 th through 12 th grade 9. Specimens must have high quality foliage in proportion to the specimen. Remove spent blooms & leaves and groom as necessary. The Superintendents will be available Saturday, July 19 from 8:00 a.m. noon to answer any questions you may have on standards of exhibition. 10. Containers for cut flowers should be clear glass. Vases are available for your use but please return them at the conclusion of the fair. 11. Keep foliage out of the water. Clear cellophane is permissible to use to support stems. 12. In accordance with Iowa State Fair Floriculture rules, only fresh and/or dried plant materials may be used in all classes. No artificial flowers, foliage, or primary and secondary noxious weeds are permitted in any class. (Please refer to the weed list provided at the end of Division 22 Class listings). 13. This year there are going to be some exciting changes in our division with the hope of revitalizing our show and competition and to conform to some of Iowa State Fair level floriculture standards. You will notice some of the classes and structure will remain the same as in previous years, but you will also see some changes in how many of our flowers are presented for exhibit. 14. Sweepstakes/purple ribbons will be awarded to Best Horticultural Exhibit and Best Artistic Exhibit in the Adult Division and the Elementary and Junior Divisions in Youth. Premiums: 1 st - $1.00; 2 nd - $.75, 3 rd - $ P a g e

19 ISU Mills County Master Gardeners are awarding premiums for the following classes in the Youth Division: Elementary $15.00 for Best of Show Horticultural Winner (Classes & ) $10.00 for Artistic Winner (Class 40626) $10.00 for Special Show Winner (Class 40630) Jr/HS $15.00 for Best of Show Horticultural Winner (Classes & ) $10.00 for Artistic Winner (Class 40627) $10.00 for Special Show Winner (Class 40631) ISU Mills County Master Gardeners are awarding premiums for the following classes in the Adult Division: $10.00 for Best of Show Horticultural Winner (Classes & ) $10.00 for Artistic Winner (Classes ) $10.00 for Winner of the Special Show Winner (Class 40629) Potted Plants (Planters may include 1 or more plants and must be planted at least 4 weeks before the fair) Class Class Class Foliage Flowering Cacti/Succulents Annual Cut Flowers Class Class Class Class Class Class Small Marigold 3 Stems Large Marigold 1 Stem Small Zinnia 3 Stems Large Zinnia 1 Stem Snap Dragon 3 Stems Salvia 3 Stems 19 P a g e

20 Class Class Class named) 5 Stems Petunia, Single 1 Stem Petunia, Double 1 Stem Collection of 5 Different Annuals (not an arrangement, blooms must be Perennial Cut Flowers Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class be named) 5 Stems Coneflower 3 Stems Mexican Hat 3 Stems Sunflower 1 Stem Shasta Daisy 3 Stems Delphinium 1 Stem Salvia 1 Stem Coral Bell 3 Stems Hosta Lily 1 Bloom & 1 Leaf (Stem & Bloom are separate) Garden Phlox 1 Stem Rose 1 Stem Hydrangea 1 Stem Chrysanthemum 3 Stems Ornamental Grass 3 Stems Any Flowering Perennial Vine 1 Stem Collection of 5 Different Perennials (not an arrangement, blooms must Bulbs, Corms, and Tubers Class Class Class Class Class Hemorocallis (Day Lily), Single 1 Stem Hemorocallis (Day Lily), Double 1 Stem Tiger Lily 1 Stem Asiatic Lily 1 Stem Oriental Lily 1 Stem 20 P a g e

21 Class Class Class named) 3 Stems Class Class Canna 1 Stem Calla Lily 1 Stem Collection of 3 Different Lilies (not an arrangement, lily species must be Dahlia 1 Stem Gladiolus 1 Stem ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT Seasons Change! Class Class Class Class Spring Has Sprung Dog Days of Summer Fall Harvest Winter Wonderland MOST UNUSUAL FLOWER OR PLANT Class garden! What in the heck is it? Let us see the geeks and freaks from your YOUTH DIVISION Elementary entry) entry) entry) Class Class Class Class Class Cut Flowers - Annuals 3 stems of same species (name flower on entry) Cut Flowers - Annuals 3 stems of 3 different species (name each on Cut Flowers - Perennials 3 stems of same species (name flower on Cut Flowers - Perennials 3 stems of 3 different species (name each on Bulb, Corm, or Tuber 1 stem Class Container Grown Foliage Plant (plants need to be potted at least 4 weeks before the fair) Class Container Grown Flowering Plant (plants need to be potted at least 4 weeks before the fair) 21 P a g e

22 Jr/HS entry) entry) entry) Class Class Class Class Class Cut Flowers - Annuals 3 stems of same species (name flower on entry) Cut Flowers - Annuals 3 stems of 3 different species (name each on Cut Flowers - Perennials 3 stems of same species (name flower on Cut Flowers - Perennials 3 stems of 3 different species (name each on Bulb, Corm, or Tuber 1 stem Class Container Grown Foliage Plant (plants need to be potted at least 4 weeks before the fair) Class Container Grown Flowering Plan (plants need to be potted at least 4 weeks before the fair) YOUTH ARTISTIC DIVISION Elementary $10.00 Top Prize Sponsored by ISU Mills County Master Gardeners Class Create a seed picture of a flower garden using any type of grain (including rice) and seeds. The grains, rice, and seeds may be natural in color or painted and glued to poster board not to exceed 14 x 18 inches. These will be hung on a display board so make sure everything is securely glued on! Jr/HS $10.00 Top Prize Sponsored by ISU Mills County Master Gardeners Class Create an arrangement to show off your favorite sport or hobby. You may use accessories and props in a container of your choice but remember to use only fresh or dried plant materials. Be sure to write the name of your favorite sport or hobby on your entry form! SPECIAL SHOW This year s feature will be Fairy Gardens and will immediately follow the Open Class Floriculture Judging on Saturday, July 19 (see rule #1). Fresh plants and flowers may be used along with miniatures, embellishments, and accessories to create a miniature fairyland. Wave your magic wand and have some fun! Class Master Gardeners Adult Fairy Gardens $10.00 top prize awarded by ISU Mills County 22 P a g e

23 Class Elementary Fairy Gardens $10.00 top prize awarded by ISU Mills County Master Gardeners Class Master Gardeners Jr/HS Fairy Gardens $10.00 top prize awarded by ISU Mills County FLORICULTURE FOR FUN! GUESS HOW MANY SEEDS ARE IN THE VASE. WIND DANCER HILLS WILL AWARD $20.00 TO THE FLORICULTURE PARTICIPANT WHO CAN COME CLOSEST TO GUESSING THE NUMBER OF FLOWER SEEDS IN A VASE (WITHOUT EXCEEDING) ON DISPLAY IN THE FLORICULTURE DEPARTMENT. YOU MUST HAVE AN ENTRY IN FLORICULTURE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR WINNING. ******************************************************************************** ****************** WEEDS MAY NOT BE USED IN YOUR ARRANGEMENTS. AN EXHIBIT USING ANY OF THE PLANT MATERIAL LISTED BELOW WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. (IOWA WEED LAW, CHAPTER 3F17, CODE OF IOWA, F1997) Artichoke Horsenettle Smooth Dock Buckhorn Leafy Spurge Shattercane Buckhorn Plantain Multiflora Rose Sheep Sorrel Bull Thistle Russian Knapweed Musk Thistle Butterprint Perennial Pepper-grass Sour Dock Canada Thistle Perennial Sowthistle Tall Thistle Cocklebur Poison Hemlock Teasel Curly Dock Puncture Vine Wild Carrot (Queen Anne Lace) Field Bindweed Quackgrass Wild Mustard Hoary Cress Red Sorrel Wild Sunflower 23 P a g e

24 OPEN CLASS HOME ECONOMICS DIVISION 23 TEXTILES, CLOTHING AND QUILTING Deanne North, Superintendent Rules: 1. Entries in this department may be made at the Commercial building (#2) at the Fairgrounds on Saturday morning, July 19, Entries MUST BE in place by Noon. Judging will begin at 1 p.m. in the Commercial building. 2. Exhibits are to remain in place until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, Exhibits may be picked up between 1-7 p.m. The exhibits may also be picked up from 9-10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 23, At these times, premium checks may be picked up in the fair office. 3. All articles must be entered in the name of the maker. 4. All articles must have been completed since the 2013 Mills County Fair. 5. No premiums will be allowed on articles improperly entered. 6. Unfinished, soiled or worn articles will not be awarded premiums. 7. Articles having no competition will not receive prizes unless worthy. 8. All needlework will be judged with regard to beauty, degree of perfection, amount of work and suitability for the purpose for which it is intended. 9. Each exhibitor should bring a clear plastic bag for all classes. 10. Only one entry per lot per person. Premiums: 1 st - $1.00; 2 nd -.75 cents; 3 rd -.50 cents. Premium checks should be picked up, see rule #2. YOUTH DIVISION Class 700 Youth Third Grade and Under (a) t-shirt (q) Knitting (b) Skirt (r) Crochet (c) Blouse (s) Latch Hook (d) Tea Towel (t) Embroidery (e) Apron (u) Appliqué (f) School Dress (v) Shorts/Split Skirt (g) Dress for Best Wear (w) Swimsuit or cover-up (h) Formal or Party Dress (x) Romper (1 piece) (i) Jacket or Coat (y) Sweatsuit (top & pants) (j) Sleeping garment (z) Costume (k) Lounging Garment (aa) Jumper (l) Sewing Box (bb) Bed Covering (m) Pillow (cc) Quilted Item (n) Potholders (dd) Embellished Purchased Item (o) Placemats (ee) Other Than Named (p) Weskit or Vest 24 P a g e

25 Class 701 Youth Fourth Grade Through Eighth Grade (a) t-shirt (b) Skirt (c) Blouse (d) Tea Towel (e) Apron (f) School Dress (g) Dress for Best Wear (h) Formal or Party Dress (i) Jacket or Coat (j) Sleeping garment (k) Lounging Garment (l) Sewing Box (m) Pillow (n) Potholders (o) Placemats (p) Weskit or Vest (q) Knitting (r) Crochet (s) Latch Hook (t) Embroidery (u) Appliqué (v) Shorts/Split Skirt (w) Swimsuit or cover-up (x) Romper (1 piece) (y) Sweatsuit (top & pants) (z) Costume (aa)jumper (bb) Bed Covering (cc) Quilted Item (dd) Embellished Purchased Item (ee) Other Than Named Class 702 Youth Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade (a) t-shirt (b) Skirt (c) Blouse (d) Tea Towel (e) Apron (f) School Dress (g) Dress for Best Wear (h) Formal or Party Dress (i) Jacket or Coat (j) Sleeping garment (k) Lounging Garment (l) Sewing Box (m) Pillow (n) Potholders (o) Placemats (p) Weskit or Vest (q) Knitting (r) Crochet (s) Latch Hook (t) Embroidery (u) Appliqué (v) Shorts/Split Skirt (w) Swimsuit or cover-up (x) Romper (1 piece) (y) Sweatsuit (top & pants) (z) Costume (aa) Jumper (bb) Bed Covering (cc) Quilted Item (dd) Embellished Purchased Item (ee) Other Than Named 25 P a g e

26 ADULT DIVISION Class 703 Rugs (a) Woven (b) Braided Class 704 Pillow Slips (a) Embroidery (b) Crochet Trim (c) Tatted Trim (d) Cut Work Class 705 Table Cloths (a) Hemstitch (b) Embroidery (c) Crochet Class 706 Luncheon Cloths (a) Hemstitch (b) Embroidery (c) Crochet Class 707 Dresser Cover (a) Embroidery (b) Cut Work Class 708 Buffet or Vanity Set (3 pieces) (a) Embroidery (b) Cut Work Class 709 Centerpieces (more than 2 inches) (a) Cut Work (b) Solid Tatting (c) Tatted Trim Class 710 Towels (a) Embroidery (b) Hemstitch (c) Tatted Trim Class 711 Tea Towels (Set of 6) (a) Embroidery (b) Appliqué Class 712 Pot Holder (Set of 3) (a) Crochet (b) Knit (c) Woven Class 713 Sofa Pillows or Tops (a) Pieced (b) Quilted (c) Appliqué (d) Smocked (e) Crochet Class 714 Aprons NEEDLEWORK; (c) Crochet (d) Hooked (e) Other Than Named (e) Appliqué (f) Hemstitch (g) Other Than Named (d) Appliqué (e) Other Than Named (d) Appliqué (e) Other Than Named (c) Appliqué (d) Other Than Named (c) Appliqué (d) Other Than Named (d) Embroidery (e) Other Than Named (d) Crochet Trim (e) Appliqué (f) Other Trim (c) Other Than Named (d) Appliqué (e) Other Than Named (f) Embroidery (g) Cross Stitch (h) Pin Point (i) Latch Hook (j) Other Than Named 26 P a g e

27 (a) Kitchen (c) Tatted Trim (b) Embelished Purchased (d) Other Than Named Class 715 Handkerchiefs (a) Hemstitch (c) Tatted Trim (b) Crochet Trim (d) Other Than Named Class 716 Crochet (a) Afghan (f) 3-Piece Baby set (b) Sweater (g) Collar (c) Cape or Poncho (h) Hat (d) Baby Afghan (i) Socks (e) Doilies (j) Other Than Named Class 717 Knitting (a) Man s Sweater (e) Stole, Cape or Poncho (b) Woman s Sweater (f) 3-Piece Baby Set (c) Child s Sweater (g) Socks (d) Afghan (h) Other Than Named Class 718 Carry-alls (a) Laundry Bag (d) Purses (b) Swimming Bag (e) Other Than Named (c) Tote Bag Candlewicking Items enter as Other Than Named in the appropriate category. CLOTHING Class 719 Child s Clothing (a) Jumper (b) Coat (c) Boy s suit (d) Swimwear (e) Sleepwear (f) Special Occasion Dress (g) Everyday Dress Class 720 Women s Apparel (a) Ensemble (3 Coordinating Pieces or More) (b) Pantsuit or Coordinating Slacks and Top (c) Accessories (Purse, Scarf, Belts, Etc.) 27 P a g e (d) Lined Suit (e) Unlined Suit (f) Lined Jacket (g) Unlined Jacket (h) Better Dress (i) Summer Dress (j) Coat (k) Sleepwear (l) Duster or Robe Class 721 Men s Apparel (a) Suit (h)costume (i.e. Halloween) (i) Sweatsuit (Top & Bottom) (j) Boy s Shirt (k) Girl s Blouse (l) T-shirt (m) Shorts/Split Skirt (n) Embellished Purchased Item (o) Other Than Named (m) Lingerie (n) Sportswear (o) Swimwear (p) Slacks (q) Long Dress (r) Top or Blouse (s) Skirt (t) Embellished Purchased Item (u) Other Than Named (b) Slacks

28 (c) Sports Shirt (d) Sleepwear (e) Tie COMFORTS, QUILTS & BEDSPREADS: Class 722 Comforts (a) Pieced (b) Appliqué Class 723 Quilts - Bed Size ALL Hand Stitched (a) Pieced (b) Appliqué (c) Whole Cloth Class 724 Quilts - Bed Size Machine Stitched on top (a) Pieced (b) Appliqué (c) Whole Cloth Class 725 Quilts Bed Size Hand Stitched on top (a) Pieced (c) Whole Cloth Class 726 Wall Quilt (a) Pieced (b) Appliqué (c) Whole Cloth Miniature Quilt (a) Pieced (b) Appliqué (c) Whole Clot Class 727 Lap Quilt (a) Pieced (b) Appliqué (c) Whole Cloth Baby Quilt (a) Pieced (b) Appliqué (c) Whole Cloth Other Quilt (a) Pillow (b) Table Runner Class 728 Bedspreads (a) Embroidery (b) Crochet (f) Embellished Purchased Item (g) Other Than Nam (c) Other Than Named (d) Embroidery (e) Other Techniques (d) Embroidery (e) Other Techniques (b) Appliqué (d) Embroidery (e) Other Techniques (d) Embroidery (e) Other Techniques (d) Embroidery (e) Other Techniques (d) Embroidery (e) Other Techniques (c) Window Treatment (d) Other (c) Appliqué (d) Other Than Named Class 729 New from Old (Old blocks or tops made into finished item) (a) Quilt (d) Miniature Quilt (b) Wall Hanging (e) Home Decorator Item (c) Baby Quilt 28 P a g e

29 DIVISION 24 - OPEN CLASS PANTRY STORE & CULINARY Myrna Leu, Superintendent Rules: 1. Entries in this department may be made in the Commercial bldg. #5 at the fairgrounds, Saturday, July 19, 2014,prior to 12:00 NOON. Judging will begin at 1:00 p.m. Exhibits are to remain in place until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, Exhibits may be picked up between 1-7 p.m. The exhibits may also be picked up from 9-10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, At these times, premium checks may be picked up in the fair office. 2. All canning work is to be from August of last year to fair time this year. 3. Articles having no competition will not receive prizes unless worthy. 4. All jars used in this division shall be standard Mason canning jars, either Ball, Kerr, Atlas or Presto. 5. Standard jelly glasses or half-pint jars are required for jellies. Preserves, butter, and marmalade are to be put in half-pint or pint jars. No freezer jam accepted. 6. Pickles, catsup and spiced fruit are to be in half-pint, pints or quarts. 7. All entries must be heat-processed following canning or drying guidelines. If product is not processed according to recommendations, it must be disqualified. 8. Entries must be labeled with product name, date of preparation, processing method and processing time. Sticker labels are available at the Extension office or when entries are presented on Saturday. CURRENT USDA and/or IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY GUIDELINES FOR FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS MUST BE USED. See for current USDA guidelines. Georgia s So Easy to Preserve is a good source for information (available for viewing or purchase in extension office or call ISU Answerline for current research information.) They can you an answer which can be included in written information. 9. Place cookies, cupcakes and dried foods on a white, 8-inch paper plate. 10. All baked goods and dried foods must be enclosed in plastic bags rather than waxed paper or cellophane. 11. No partial loaves or pieces of baked products will be accepted. 12. Only one entry per lot per person. 13. Jellies, jams, baked items, dried foods and some canned foods may be opened and tasted by the judges. A sample of the opened item will be placed on a paper plate for display during the fair. The exhibitor may take home the remainder of the item(s) they brought after judging. This does not apply to decorated cakes which will be displayed for the duration of the fair. Preserved Product Appearance Requirements: Pieces should be uniform in size and packed snugly but allow for circulation of liquids. Products should be free from defects or blemishes, strings, stems, seeds, pits and peels. Some recipes may require stems, pits and/or peels to remain; this is acceptable if the recipe is in keeping with approved guidelines. Liquids should cover the product, keeping within the headspace guidelines. Liquids should be clear and free from cloudiness and small particles. Product should retain its natural characteristic color or as nearly that of standard cooked product. It should be free from undue color loss. Texture should be tender but not overcooked. Product should maintain its shape and size appropriate for recipe and preparation method. Premiums: 1st - $1.00; 2nd -.75 cents; 3rd -.50 cents. Premium checks should be picked up. See rule #1. 29 P a g e

30 Special Premiums: Special premiums in the amount of $10.00 each will be awarded for the best decorated cake and the best pie in the adult and the youth divisions. Adult Division Class 850 Miscellaneous a. Mincemeat f. Canned Pork b. Strained Honey, 1 quart g. Canned Chicken c. Hard Soap, 1 Bar h. Lard d. Soft Soap, 1 Bar i. Other Than Named e. Canned Beef Class 851 Marmalade or Butter a. Apple e. Plum b. Cherry f. Rhubarb c. Grapes g. Pear d. Peach h. Other Than Named Class 852 Preserves a. Cherry f. Plum b. Raspberry g. Tomato c. Strawberry h. Watermelon d. Peach i. Apricots e. Pear j. Other Than Named Class 853 Jellies & Jams a. Apple Jelly k. Grape Jelly b. Raspberry Jam l. Strawberry Jam c. Raspberry Jelly m. Strawberry Jelly d. Cherry Jam n. Peach Jam e. Cherry Jelly o. Peach Jelly f. Crabapple Jelly p. Plum Jam g. Blackberry Jam q. Plum Jelly h. Blackberry Jelly r. Apricot Jam i. Gooseberry Jelly s. Low Sugar j. Grape Jam t. Other Than Named Class 854 Pickles and Relishes a. Pickled Beets k. Pickled Onions b. Cucumber Relish l. Watermelon Pickles c. Dill Pickles m. Peach Pickles d. Sweet Pickles n. Crabapple Pickles e. Pickled Tomatoes o. Zucchini Relish f. Mixed Pickles p. Pimentos g. Chow-Chow q. Bread & Butter Pickles h. Zucchini Pickles r. Pickled Okra i. Pickadilli s. Other Than Named j. Pickled Peppers Class 855 Catsup and Sauces a. Catsup d. Spaghetti Sauce b. Salsa e. Tomato Sauce c. Chili Sauce f. Other Than Named 30 P a g e

31 Class 856 Spiced Fruit a. Peaches c. Pears b. Apples d. Other Than Named Class 857 Canned Fruit a. Applesauce i. Strawberries b. Apricots j. Italian Prunes c. Cherries k. Mixed Fruits d. Peaches l. Bing Cherries e. Pears m. Apples f. Plums n. Grape Juice g. Pineapple o. Other Than Named h. Raspberries Class 858 Canned Vegetables a. Corn j. Pumpkin b. Shelled Beans k. Kraut c. Green Beans l. Zucchini d. Wax Beans m. Tomato Juice e. Peas n. Tomatoes f. Beets o. Tomato Soup g. Lima Beans q. Asparagus h. Soup Mixtures r. Other Than Named i. Carrots Class 859 Breads a. Loaf Banana Bread h. Pan of Rolls b. Loaf Whole Wheat i. Muffins c. Loaf Rye Bread j. Microwave d. Loaf White Bread k. Donuts e. Loaf Date Bread l. Cinnamon Rolls f. Loaf Nut Bread m. Cornbread g. Raisin n. Other Than Named Class 860 Cookies (6) a. Sugar h. Oatmeal b. Coconut i. Whole Wheat c. Bar Cookies j. Brownies d. Icebox k. No Bake e. Ginger l. Microwave f. Chocolate m. Decorated g. Chocolate Chip n. Other Than Named Class 861 Cakes (Unfrosted) a. Fruit i. Applesauce b. Sponge j. Butterscotch c. Chiffon k. Jelly Roll d. Marble l. White e. Angel m. Yellow f. Nut Loaf n. Microwave g. Devils Food o. Bundt h. Chocolate p. Other Than Named 31 P a g e

32 Class 862 Candy (6 Pieces) a. Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge b. Creamy Fudge f. Popcorn Balls c. Divinity g. Microwave d. Penuche h. Caramels e. Peanut Brittle i. Other Than Named Class 863 Decorated Cakes (See Special Premiums) a. Layer d. Cup Cakes b. Loaf e. Doll c. Tiered f. Other Than Named Class 864 Baked Pies and Pastries (See Special Premiums) a. Apple e. Peach b. Berry f. Rhubarb c. Cherry g. Other Than Named d. Apricot Class 865 Dried Foods a. Herbs d. Meat b. Fruits e. Other Than Named c. Vegetables Junior Division (Children 5 to 14) Class 866 Canned Fruit a. Apple e. Berries b. Apricots f. Pineapple c. Cherries g. Mixed Fruits d. Peaches h. Other Than Named Class 867 Canned Vegetables a. Corn g. Peas b. Green Beans h. Soup Mixture c. Shelled Beans i. Beets - Plain, Canned d. Asparagus j. Tomato Juice e. Carrots k. Other Than Named Class 868 Jellies a. Cherry f. Plum b. Raspberry g. Tomato c. Strawberry h. Rhubarb d. Peach i. Low Sugar e. Pear j. Other Than Named Class 869 Jam 32 P a g e a. Cherry f. Plum b. Raspberry g. Tomato c. Strawberry h. Rhubarb d. Peach i. Other Than Named e. Pear Class 870 Pickles and Relishes a. Pickled Beets e. Pickled Onions

33 b. Cucumber Pickles f. Peach Pickles c. Pickled Tomatoes g. Crabapple Pickles d. Mixed Pickles h. Other Than Named Class 871 Catsup and Sauces a. Catsup d. Spaghetti Sauce b. Salsa e. Tomato Sauce c. Chili Sauce f. Other Than Named Class 872 Breads a. Loaf White Yeast e. Muffins b. Loaf Whole Wheat f. Microwave c. Quick g. Donuts d. Yeast Rolls - 6 h. Other Than Named Class 873 Cookies (6) a. Sugar h. Brownies b. Bar i. No Bake c. Ice Box j. Donuts d. Chocolate k. Peanut Butter e. Coconut l. Microwave f. Chip m. Decorated g. Oatmeal n. Other Than Named Class 874 Cakes a. Fruit g. Applesauce b. Sponge h. White c. Chiffon i. Microwave d. Devil's Food j. Decorated (See special premiums) e. Chocolate k. Bundt f. Devil's Food l. Other Than Named Class 875 Candy (6 Pieces) a. Fudge f. Peanut Brittle b. Divinity g. Microwave c. Penuche h. Caramels d. No Cook i. Other Than Named e. Popcorn Balls Class 876 Baked Pies and Pastries (See Special Premiums) a. Apple e. Peach b. Berry f. Rhubarb c. Cherry g. Other Than Named d. Apricot Class 877 Dried Foods d. Herbs d. Meat e. Fruits e. Other Than Named f. Vegetables 33 P a g e

34 DIVISION 25 - OPEN CLASS HOBBIES & CRAFTS Julie Neuhalfen Superintendent Rules: 1. Entries in the department may be made at the fairgrounds, Open Class Bldg on Saturday morning, July 19, 2014 at 8 a.m.. Entries MUST BE in place by noon. Judging begins at 1 p.m. 2. Exhibits are to remain in place until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, Exhibits may be picked up between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday. 3. Any article or collection previously entered is not eligible for entry. 4. Only ONE entry per person per class and lot letter. 5. No article can be entered in two different classes. Premiums: For all classes in this division 1 st - $1.00, 2 nd - $.75, 3 rd - $.50 Premium checks should be picked up at the fair office. See rule #2 above. ADULT DEPARTMENT Class 900 Collections A. Memorabilia F. Bottles K. Favorite Holiday B. Stamps G. Tools L. Other Than Named C. Glassware H. Hats D. China I. Matchbooks E. Creative Collections J. Favorite Sports Items Class 901 Antiques A brief history must be included with each antique A. Best Single Antique B. Best Display of Antiques Not less than four (4) Class 902 Handicrafts A. Model cars, trucks, H. Soft Sculpture O. Jewelry ships & buildings B. Weaving I. Woodwork bird P. Gourds houses C. Wall Hangings J. Woodwork carvings Q. Bird house non wood D. Hand Made Dolls K. Purchased Embellished R. Basket Weaving Item E. Crewel L. Hand Made Teddy Bear S. Doll Clothes F. String Art M. Leather Work T. Stained Glass G. Glass Etching N. Ceramics U. Other Than Named 34 P a g e

35 Class 903 Art A. Ethic Art G. Collage M. Mixed Media B. Drawings Colored H. Sculpture Relief (Flat) N. Recycled Pencil C. Drawings Pencil I. Sculpture Free Standing O. Creative Writing (Poetry or Prose) D. Drawings Chalk J. Air Brushing P. Novelty E. Drawings Pen & Ink K. Computer Q. Painting F. Pastels L. Pottery R. Other Than Named Class 904 Art Oil Painting (NO Paint by Number) A. Landscape D. Plant Life G. Other Than Named B. Portrait E. Animal Life C. Still Life F. Architecture Class 905 Art Acrylics (NO Paint by Number) A. Landscape D. Plant Life G. Other Than Named B. Portrait E. Animal Life C. Still Life F. Architecture Class 906 Art Watercolor or Tempra (NO Paint by Number) A. Landscape D. Plant Life G. Other Than Named B. Portrait E. Animal Life C. Still Life F. Architecture Class 907 Collections (Limit to 10 Items) YOUTH DEPARTMENT Preschool through 1 st grade A. Model Cars G. Dolls M. Hero Figures B. Model Airplanes H. Dinosaurs N. Pez C. Model Trucks, I. Action Figures O. Memorabilia Tractors, etc. D. Animals J. Marbles P. Novelties E. Minerals K. Hats, Caps Q. Stuffed Animals F. Shells L. Jewelry R. Other Than Names 35 P a g e

36 Class 908 Handicrafts A. Totem Poles J. Purchased Embellished S. Paper Mache Items B. Weaving K. Bead Art T. Basket Weaving C. Diorama Box Size L. Sandpainting U. Models D. Wall Hangings M. Clay Animals V. Plaque E. Painted or Clear Seal N. Clay Birds W. Wreath Furnishings F. Small Decorated O. Clay Bugs X. Sand Art Tepee G. Flowers P. Clay Autos Y. Mosaics H. Soft Sculpture Q. Ceramics Z. Other Than Named I. Woodwork R. Jewelry Class Art A. Ethnic Art O. Drawings Marker People CC. Mixed Media Other B. Drawings Crayon P. Drawings Marker DD. Pastels Plant Life Other C. Drawings Crayon Q. Drawings Pencil EE. Collage Animals Plant Life D. Drawings Crayon Building R. Drawings Pencil Animals FF. Sculpture Relief (Flat) E. Drawings Crayon- People S Drawings Pencil Building GG. Sculpture Free Standing F. Drawings Crayon T. Drawings Pencil HH. Air Brushing Other People G. Drawings Colored U Drawings Pencil II. Pottery Pencil Plant Life Other H. Drawings Colored V. Chalk JJ. Recycled Pencil Animals I. Drawings Colored W. Felt KK. Novelty Pencil Buildings J. Drawings Colored X. Pen & Ink LL. Scratch Art Pencil People K. Drawings Colored Y. Mixed Media - Plants MM. Mosaic Pencil Other L. Drawings Marker Z. Mixed Media - Animals NN. Painting Plant Life M. Drawings Marker AA. Mixed Media Buildings OO. Other Than Named Animals N. Drawings Marker - Buildings BB. Mixed Media - People 36 P a g e

37 Class 910 Art Watercolor or Tempra (NO Paint by Number) A. Landscape D. Plant Life G. People B. Portrait E. Animal Life H. Other Than Named C. Still Life F. Architecture Class 911 Lego Construction Structue The structure must be on a sturdy base and maximum size 16 x16 x16. A. Built From A Kit C. Vehicles E. Other Than Named B. Unique Construction D. Space Ships Class 912 Collections (Limit to 10 Items) YOUTH DEPARTMENT Grades 2-4 A. Model Cars G. Dolls M. Hero Figures B. Model Airplanes H. Dinosaurs N. Pez C. Model Trucks, I. Action Figures O. Memorabilia Tractors, etc. D. Animals J. Marbles P. Novelties E. Minerals K. Hats, Caps Q. Stuffed Animals no more than 4 F. Shells L. Jewelry R. Other Than Names Class 913 Handicrafts A. Totem Poles J. Purchased Embellished S. Paper Mache Items B. Weaving K. Bead Art T. Basket Weaving C. Diorama Box Size L. Sandpainting U. Models D. Wall Hangings M. Clay Animals V. Plaque E. Painted or Clear Seal N. Clay Birds W. Wreath Furnishings F. Small Decorated O. Clay Bugs X. Sand Art Tepee G. Flowers P. Clay Autos Y. Mosaics H. Soft Sculpture Q. Ceramics Z. Other Than Named I. Woodwork R. Jewelry 37 P a g e

38 Class Art A. Ethnic Art O. Drawings Marker People CC. Mixed Media Other B. Drawings Crayon P. Drawings Marker DD. Pastels Plant Life Other C. Drawings Crayon Q. Drawings Pencil EE. Collage Animals Plant Life D. Drawings Crayon Building R. Drawings Pencil Animals FF. Sculpture Relief (Flat) E. Drawings Crayon- People S Drawings Pencil Building GG. Sculpture Free Standing F. Drawings Crayon T. Drawings Pencil HH. Air Brushing Other People G. Drawings Colored U Drawings Pencil II. Pottery Pencil Plant Life Other H. Drawings Colored V. Chalk JJ. Recycled Pencil Animals I. Drawings Colored W. Felt KK. Novelty Pencil Buildings J. Drawings Colored X. Pen & Ink LL. Scratch Art Pencil People K. Drawings Colored Y. Mixed Media - Plants MM. Mosaic Pencil Other L. Drawings Marker Z. Mixed Media - Animals NN. Painting Plant Life M. Drawings Marker AA. Mixed Media Buildings OO. Other Than Named Animals N. Drawings Marker - Buildings BB. Mixed Media - People Class 915 Art Watercolor or Tempra (NO Paint by Number) A. Landscape D. Plant Life G. People B. Portrait E. Animal Life H. Other Than Named C. Still Life F. Architecture Class 916 Lego Construction Structue The structure must be on a sturdy base and maximum size 16 x16 x16. A. Built From A Kit C. Vehicles E. Other Than Named B. Unique Construction D. Space Ships 38 P a g e

39 YOUTH DEPARTMENT Grades 5-8 Class 917 Collections (Limit to 10 Items) A. Model Cars G. Dolls M. Hero Figures B. Model Airplanes H. Dinosaurs N. Pez C. Model Trucks, I. Action Figures O. Memorabilia Tractors, etc. D. Animals J. Marbles P. Novelties E. Minerals K. Hats, Caps Q. Stuffed Animals no more than 4 F. Shells L. Jewelry R. Other Than Names Class 918 Handicrafts A. Totem Poles J. Purchased Embellished S. Paper Mache Items B. Weaving K. Bead Art T. Basket Weaving C. Diorama Box Size L. Sandpainting U. Models D. Wall Hangings M. Clay Animals V. Plaque E. Painted or Clear Seal N. Clay Birds W. Wreath Furnishings F. Small Decorated O. Clay Bugs X. Sand Art Tepee G. Flowers P. Clay Autos Y. Mosaics H. Soft Sculpture Q. Ceramics Z. Other Than Named I. Woodwork R. Jewelry 39 P a g e

40 Class Art A. Ethnic Art O. Drawings Marker People CC. Mixed Media Other B. Drawings Crayon P. Drawings Marker DD. Pastels Plant Life Other C. Drawings Crayon Q. Drawings Pencil EE. Collage Animals Plant Life D. Drawings Crayon Building R. Drawings Pencil Animals FF. Sculpture Relief (Flat) E. Drawings Crayon- People S Drawings Pencil Building GG. Sculpture Free Standing F. Drawings Crayon T. Drawings Pencil HH. Air Brushing Other People G. Drawings Colored U Drawings Pencil II. Pottery Pencil Plant Life Other H. Drawings Colored V. Chalk JJ. Recycled Pencil Animals I. Drawings Colored W. Felt KK. Novelty Pencil Buildings J. Drawings Colored X. Pen & Ink LL. Scratch Art Pencil People K. Drawings Colored Y. Mixed Media - Plants MM. Mosaic Pencil Other L. Drawings Marker Z. Mixed Media - Animals NN. Painting Plant Life M. Drawings Marker AA. Mixed Media Buildings OO. Other Than Named Animals N. Drawings Marker - Buildings BB. Mixed Media - People Class 920 Art Watercolor or Tempra (NO Paint by Number) A. Landscape D. Plant Life G. People B. Portrait E. Animal Life H. Other Than Named C. Still Life F. Architecture Class 921 Lego Construction Structue The structure must be on a sturdy base and maximum size 16 x16 x16. A. Built From A Kit C. Vehicles E. Other Than Named B. Unique Construction D. Space Ships 40 P a g e

41 YOUTH DEPARTMENT Grades 9-12 Class 922 Collections (Limit to 10 Items) A. Model Cars G. Dolls M. Hero Figures B. Model Airplanes H. Dinosaurs N. Pez C. Model Trucks, I. Action Figures O. Memorabilia Tractors, etc. D. Animals J. Marbles P. Novelties E. Minerals K. Hats, Caps Q. Stuffed Animals no more than 4 F. Shells L. Jewelry R. Other Than Names Class 923 Handicrafts A. Totem Poles M. Clay Animals Y. Mosaics B. Weaving N. Clay Birds Z. Metal Crafts C. Diorama Box Size O. Clay Bugs AA. String Art D. Wall Hangings P. Clay Autos BB. Glass Etching E. Painted or Clear Seal Q. Ceramics CC. Leather Work Furnishings F. Small Decorated R. Jewelry DD. Wire Sculpture Tepee G. Flowers S. Paper Mache EE. Needlepoint H. Soft Sculpture T. Basket Weaving FF. Handmade Novelties I. Woodwork U. Models GG. Stained Glass J. Purchased V. Plaque HH. Other Than Named Embellished Items K. Bead Art W. Wreath L. Sandpainting X. Sand Art 41 P a g e

42 Class Art A. Ethnic Art O. Drawings Marker DD. Pastels People B. Drawings Crayon P. Drawings Marker EE. Collage Plant Life Other C. Drawings Crayon Animals Q. Drawings Pencil Plant Life FF. Sculpture Relief (Flat) D. Drawings Crayon Building R. Drawings Pencil Animals GG. Sculpture Free Standing E. Drawings Crayon- S Drawings Pencil HH. Air Brushing People Building F. Drawings Crayon T. Drawings Pencil II. Pottery Other People G. Drawings Colored U Drawings Pencil JJ. Recycled Pencil Plant Life Other H. Drawings Colored V. Chalk KK. Novelty Pencil Animals I. Drawings Colored W. Felt LL. Scratch Art Pencil Buildings J. Drawings Colored X. Pen & Ink MM. Mosaic Pencil People K. Drawings Colored Y. Mixed Media - Plants NN. Painting Pencil Other L. Drawings Marker Z. Mixed Media - Animals OO. Computer Pictures Plant Life M. Drawings Marker Animals AA. Mixed Media Buildings PP. Creative Writing (Poetry or Prose) N. Drawings Marker - BB. Mixed Media - People QQ. Origami Buildings CC. Mixed Media Other RR. Other Than Named Class 925 Art Oil Painting (NO Paint by Number) A. Landscape D. Plant Life G. People B. Portrait E. Animal Life H. Other Than Named C. Still Life F. Architecture Class 926 Art Acrylics (NO Paint by Number) A. Landscape D. Plant Life G. People B. Portrait E. Animal Life H. Other Than Named C. Still Life F. Architecture 42 P a g e

43 Class 927 Art Watercolor or Tempra (NO Paint by Number) A. Landscape D. Plant Life G. People B. Portrait E. Animal Life H. Other Than Named C. Still Life F. Architecture Class 928 Lego Construction Structue The structure must be on a sturdy base and maximum size 16 x16 x16. A. Built From A Kit C. Vehicles E. Other Than Named B. Unique Construction D. Space Ships Class 929 Handicrafts SENIOR CITIZEN DEPARTMENT A. Latch Hook K. Purchased Embellished U. Plaque Items B. Weaving L. Handmade Teddy Bear V. Wreath C. Crewel M. Counted Cross Stitch W. Mosaic D. Wall Hangings N. Bird Houses other X. Metal Crafts than wood E. Painted or Clear Seal O. Doll Clothes Y. String Art Furnishings F. Cloth Scarecrows P. Plastic Canvas Z. Glass Etching G. Cloth Dolls Q. Friendly Plastic AA. Leather Work H. Soft Sculpture R. Jewelry BB. Needlepoint I. Woodwork S. Gourds CC. Handmade Novelties Carvings J. Woodwork Bird T. Basket Weaving DD. Stained Glass Houses EE. Other Than Named PROFESSIONAL DEPARTMENT Class 930 Art Oil Painting (NO Paint by Numbers) Class 931 Art Acrylics (NO Paint by Numbers) Class 932 Art Watercolor or Tempra (NO Paint by Numbers) Class 933 Pencil Drawing 43 P a g e

44 DIVISION 26 - PHOTOGRAPHY Superintendent Toni Michel Rules: 1. Entries in this department may be made at the Fairground in the Commercial bldg.. #2 on Saturday morning, July 19, Entries MUST BE in place by Noon. Judging will begin at 1 p.m. in the Commercial Building. 2. Exhibits are to remain in place until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, The exhibits may also be picked up from 9-10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 23, At these times premium checks may be picked up in the Open Class Building #5. 3. Youth Department entries are based on the school year that was just completed. 4. Management will not be responsible for loss or damage to exhibit or property of exhibitor. 5. Any article or collection previously entered is not eligible for entry. 6. Only one entry per person per lot letter. 7. No article can be entered in two different classes. 8. Entries in photography must be mounted for display. Mountings can be as simple as construction paper, purchased frames, or professionally prepared mats. Please be prepared for dust and wind damage. No glass please. Frames are not required. 9. Photo s must be a minimum of 4 x6 and no larger than 8 x 10 and mounting can be no larger than 10 x 12. Premiums: For All Departments in This Division: 1st - $1.00; 2nd -.75 cents; 3rd -.50 cents. Premium checks should be picked up, see rule #2. ADULT DEPARTMENT Class 950 Digital Photography Including Film Photos Computer Enhanced a. Black & White b. Portrait c. People d. Action e. Sports f. Pets g. Wildlife h. Architecture i. Floral or Plant Life j. Landscape k. Landscape-Oceans & Water l. Landscape-Sunrise/Sunset m. Group of 3 Color Photos n. Outdoors Photo o. Indoors Photo p. Abstract q. Sepia or Color Reversal Exposure r. Double Exposure & Other Special Effects s. Other Than Named 44 P a g e

45 Class 951 Film & Digital Photography YOUTH DEPARTMENT (Preschool through Grade 3) a. Black & White b. Portrait c. People d. Action e. Sports f. Pets g. Wildlife h. Architecture i. Floral or Plant Life j. Landscape k. Landscape-Oceans & Water l. Landscape-Sunrise/Sunset m. Group of 3 Color Photos n. Outdoors Photo o. Indoors Photo p. Abstract q. Sepia or Color Reversal Exposure r. Double Exposure & Other Special Effects s. Other Than Named MIDDLE GRADES DEPARTMENT (Grades 4 8) Class 953 Film & Digital Photography-including Film Photos Computer Enhanced Class 954 Digital Photography a. Black & White b. Portrait c. People d. Action e. Sports f. Pets g. Wildlife h. Architecture i. Floral or Plant Life j. Landscape k. Landscape-Oceans & Water l. Landscape-Sunrise/Sunset m. Group of 3 Color Photos n. Outdoors Photo o. Indoors Photo p. Abstract q. Sepia or Color Reversal Exposure r. Double Exposure & Other Special Effects s. Other Than Named HIGHSCHOOL GRADES DEPARTMENT (Grades 9-12) Class 955 Film & Photography Including Film Photos Computer Enhanced a. Black & White k. Landscape-Oceans & Water b. Portrait l. Landscape-Sunrise/Sunset c. People m. Group of 3 Color Photos d. Action n. Outdoors Photo e. Sports o. Indoors Photo f. Pets p. Abstract g. Wildlife q. Sepia or Color Reversal Exposure h. Architecture r. Double Exposure & Other Special i. Floral or Plant Life Effects j. Landscape s. Other Than Named 45 P a g e

46 Coloring Contest: Divisions: *Pre-K and under *Kindergarten and 1 st Grade *2 nd and 3 rd Grade *4 th Grade Regulations: *Pages to be colored will be available at the elementary schools within the county and the Mills County Extension Office in Malvern. *Each division will have a different picture to color. *Colored pages to be turned into a school office (Nishna Valley Elementary, Chantry Elementary, Northeast Elementary or West Elementary) by the last day of school in spring of 2014 or to the Mills County Extension Office by June 20, 2014 *Front page of colored page will include the Division, name of person who colored and parent names *The back of the colored page will include a mailing address so if you are selected as one of the top 3 prize winners the prize can be mailed, if not claimed at the award ceremony on Sunday afternoon during the fair. *A certificate and prizes will be given to the top 3 winners in each division. *Winners will be selected by judges and announced at the Kiddie Parade on Sunday afternoon, July 20, 2014, 3:00 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Show Arena. All colorings will be on display throughout the fair. 46 P a g e

47 OPEN CLASS PIE BAKING CONTEST AT MILLS COUNTY FAIR 2014 Pie-Baking Contest Rules Sponsored by Mills County Farm Bureau 1. Pie must be entered in the name of the person who made it. 2. Categories: A. Adult (age 18 and over) I. Fruit II. Nut B. Youth (under age of 18) I. Fruit II. Nut 3. Prizes: A. Grand Prize of all categories $ B. 1 st place in each category $ Bring the pie to the contest site which will be the Block Building on the Fairgrounds between 10:00 am and 11:00 on the day of the event (Tuesday, July 22, 2014). PIES REQUIRING REFRIGERATION (dairy, cream, or meat pies) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The person checking in the pies will have the final say on acceptability of the pies. 5. Fill out the registration form available at site or the Mills County Extension Office. The entered pies become property of the Mills County Fair Board. After judging, the pies will be sliced and sold at the fair. You will not be given back your pie pan, so use a disposable pan. 6. If you are a winner, you give permission to have your photo taken. It may be used in the local paper and Farm Bureau publications. 7. Your pie recipe must be included with your entry. 8. Winners will be announced after the judging is complete. 47 P a g e

48 UGLY CAKE CONTEST Begins Saturday, July 19, 2014 Open to all ages and residents of Mills County. Cakes to be checked-in between 1:30-2:00 p.m. in Obrecht Commons Rules: *Ugly as can be: the uglier the better (NO mold can be on the CAKE.due to it sitting for a couple of days. Cake MUST be made the day of the event or 1 day prior.) *Use your imagination. Please use discretion in your assortment of garnishments. *All cakes must be appropriately designed for view by all ages *All ingredients must be edible. *Entries will be judged on looks alone *A real cake must be used *No cakes are to be longer than 18 *All cakes must be left at the fair for display and judging *DO NOT SUBMIT IN A PAN IT MUST BE PLACED ON SOME TYPE OF FLAT BOARD A FOIL COVERED CARDBOARD WOULD BE FINE MUST BE DISPOSABLE *Cake has to be covered during the fair so please bring supplies to do so *Decorations to be appropriate for viewable by all ages Three classes: 9 and under age group years of age group 18+ years of age group Participation ribbons awarded. Judging will take place by the public. To judge, the public will place money into a can by the cake of their choice. Voting will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 19 and continue until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22. The can with the most money in it for each class division will be the winner. Each division winner will receive 50% of the money in their voting can. Other monies will go to support fair activities. All cakes will be disposed of after judging ends. Sponsored by Mills County Fair Board 48 P a g e

49 Division 30 Kiddie Parade The Kiddie Parade at the Mills County Fair will be held Sunday, July 20, at 3:00p.m. in the Show Arena This event is open to all youth through age 11. Registration is held on the same date, Sunday, July 20 from 2:15-2:45 p.m. at the Show Arena area. Youth may select any of the following categories to portray: *Characterizations *TV programs *Storybooks *Famous Person *Song Title *Comics *Commercials or Movies Or they may bring a pet that fits one of these categories: *Prettiest Pet *Most Unusual Pet Or, they can decorate their bicycle Youth may do any of these events individually or as a group. They may also participate in more than one area if they wish. Prizes are awarded to the 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place in each category. All participants will receive a participation ribbon. There is no charge to participate in this event. Gate admission is also free on this evening for all fair goers. This event is sponsored by Mills County Fair Board. 49 P a g e

50 Division 31 Frisbee Contest 2pm on Monday, July 21 West Side of Block Building Registration from 1:45-2pm at block building Rules Three Age Groups: 1) 7 and under 2) 8-9 year olds 3) year olds Two Categories: Distance and Accuracy Distance Each contestant has option for 2 throws - If they choose to take a second throw, the first one will not count, even if it was longer than the second throw. Contestants stand behind a marked line to throw. Mark distances with popcicle stick which is numbered, or has contestant's name on it. Accuracy Use hoola hoop at distance set by coordinators...decide distance based on age group. Contestants are again given option for second throw. Frisbee thrown in center of hoola hoop, or closest to hoop are considered winners. Prizes 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies are given for each age group. Participation ribbons can be given to all contestants. 50 P a g e

51 Division 33 Mills County Fair Baby Contest 2014 Mills County Fair will be holding their annual baby contest on Saturday, July 19 at 10:00 a.m. in the Obrecht Commons on the Mills County Fairgrounds in Malvern. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and no registrations will be accepted after judging begins. Age categories are: 0-5 months, 6-12 months, and months. Contestant categories are as follows: Future Mills County Fair Queen and Little Mr. Mills County Fair (dressy attire); Miss Summer Fun and Mr. Summer Fun (beach/swimwear); and Sweetest Smile (ease of smile for the judges). Parent(s) of the participant must be a Mills County resident. Age categories are based on the age of the child at the time of the contest. 51 P a g e

52 Division 37 MILLS COUNTY FAIR GREASED PIG CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS SUNDAY, JULY 20, :30 p.m. To be held during Ranch Rodeo ENTRY FEE is $5.00 PER PERSON Age Groups: *Women ages 35 and older *Women ages 25 to 35 *Women ages 18 to Each age group will run in their own race. 2. Pig will be greased with lard and the hands of the contestants will also be greased with lard 3. The pig will be turned loose in the arena. Once the signal is given, contestants may go after the pig. Once a contestant gets control of the pig, they will be declared the winner. 4. The winning contestant will have 1 hour to remove the pig from the fair grounds. If the winning contestant does not want the pig, the Mills County Fair Board will buy the pig back for $50 cash. Entries will be accepted from 6 to 7 p.m. at the entry table next to the horse arena. Please sign in and pay entry fee prior to start of event. Call Holly Vinton at with any questions. 52 P a g e

53 MILLS COUNTY FAIR STICK HORSE RACE RULES 2014 SUNDAY, JULY 20, :30 PM TO BE HELD DURING RANCH RODEO Age Groups 3 4 year olds 5 6 year olds 7 8 year olds 9 10 year olds 10 Contestants will be chosen by lottery system for each age group. Registration: Registration table will be at the horse arena beginning at 6 p.m. Entries will be accepted until 7 p.m. At 7 p.m. ten names will be drawn from the bucket and those ten contestants will participate in the stick horse races during the Ranch Rodeo. Each contestant will receive a t-shirt. The 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place contestants in each age group will receive a trophy. SPONSORED BY: GREAT WESTERN BANK 53 P a g e

54 MILLS COUNTY FAIR MUTTON BUSTING RULES SUNDAY, JULY 20, :30 P.M. TO BE HELD DURING RANCH RODEO Age: 5 to 7 years of age during fair Weight: 55 pounds or less 12 Contestants will be chosen by lottery system Registration: Registration table will be at the horse arena beginning at 6 p.m. Entries will be accepted until 7 p.m. At 7 p.m. twelve names will be drawn from the bucket and those twelve contestants will participate in the Mutton Busting during the Ranch Rodeo. Each contestant will receive a t-shirt. The winning contestant will receive a trophy. SPONSORED BY: GREAT WESTERN BANK 54 P a g e

55 2014 Mills County 4-H Wild & Mild Cook-Off 1. Each team must consist of at least one Mills County 4H member 2. A mandatory Cooks Meeting will be held at 11 am. on Saturday July 19, 2014 at the Barbeque Block Building to go over the rules and to answer any questions about the contest. 3. Official load in time for meat is 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Saturday, July 19, Official turn in time is no later than 6:25 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, Heat source shall be of wood, wood pellets or charcoal, propane grill or electric.. Electrical accessories such as spits, augers or forced draft are permitted. No open pits or holes, fires shall not be built on the ground. 6. Cleanliness of the cook, assistant cooks and contest area is required, and the use of rubber or plastic gloves while handling the meats is mandatory. 7. Contestants must provide all needed equipment and supplies. 8. Pits, cookers, props, trailers, tents or any other equipment including generators may not exceed the boundaries of the team s assigned cooking space. Each team will have up to a 40 x 20 space. Every effort will be made to accommodate your cooking equipment. All seasoning and cooking of product must be done within the confines of the team s assigned space. 9. It is the responsibility of the team to see that their assigned cooking space is kept clean and policed following the contest. All fires must be put out and all equipment removed from site. It is imperative that cleanup be thorough. Judging Winners 1 st place for $200, 2 nd place for $150 & 3 rd place for $100 & $50 for best presentation for a total of $500 Mills County 4-H Wild & Mild Cook-Off Entry Form (Please Print) all entries due by July 10th Team Name: Chief Cook (Must be in 4H): Address: City: State: Zip Code: Assistant Cooks: 55 P a g e