DEPARTMENT H HOME CRAFTING
RULES AND REGULATIONS (CAKES AND PIES)
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
ALL EXHIBITS ENTERED AT OWNERS RISK
1. All entries must be pre-registered by August 12, 2009.
2. DECORATED CAKES MUST BE ENTERED ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009.
3. ALL OTHER Cake and pie entries will be accepted between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2009. THIS APPLIES TO CAKES AND PIES ONLY OTHER THAN DECORATED CAKES.
4. Each exhibitor will be limited to one (1) entry in each class.
5. Cakes must be made from scratch.
6. Pie fillings must be made from scratch. Pie crusts can be either from scratch or purchased.
7. Judging will be based on flavor, texture, and appearance.
8. Items should be placed on cardboard or paper plates and covered with cellophane or clear plastic wrap.
9. Two (2) copies of the recipe must accompany each entry. (Use 3 x 5 cards.)
10. All cake and pie entries become the property of The Great Pocomoke Fair and will be kept in a refrigerated display for sale or auction during the Fair for the benefit of The Great Pocomoke Fair.
DIVISION A CAKES
Prizes awarded: First Place: $20; Second Place: $15; Third Place: $10
Champion: $15; Reserved Champion: $10
Best Decorated Cake Champion sponsored by Woodforest National Bank
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Best Decorated Cake.
2. Chiffon Cake
3. Angel Food Cake
4. Chocolate or Devils Food Cake
5. Pound Cake
6. Spice Cake
7. Carrot Cake
8. Coffee Cake
9. Applesauce Cake
10. Coconut Cake
11. Sponge Cake
12. Banana Cake
13. Apple Cake
14. Layer Cake Any Flavor
15. Other
DIVISION B PIES
Prizes awarded: First Place: $16; Second Place: $11; Third Place: $6
Champion: $15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Apple
2. Blueberry
3. Cherry
4. Peach
5. Pecan
6. Pumpkin
7. Sweet Potato
8. Other
RULES AND REGULATIONS (BREADS)
1. All entries must be pre-registered by August 12, 2009. Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 19, 2009.
2. Each exhibitor will be limited to one (1) entry in each class.
3. Each loaf or item should be on a paper plate covered with cellophane or clear plastic wrap.
4. Judging will be based on flavor, texture, and appearance.
6. Two (2) copies of the recipe must accompany each entry. (Use 3 x 5 cards.)
7. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged worthy.
8. Entries and ribbons cannot be picked up until after 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009.
DIVISION D BREADS
Prizes awarded: First Place: $16; Second Place: $11; Third Place: $6
Champion: $15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Bread, White (yeast) 1 loaf
2. Bread, Whole Wheat (yeast) 1 loaf
3. Bread, Other (yeast) 1 loaf
4. Fruit or Fruit and Nut Bread (non-yeast)
5. Vegetable or Vegetable and Nut Bread (non-yeast)
6. Muffins, Plain (1/2 dozen)
7. Muffins, Miscellaneous (1/2 dozen)
8. Rolls, plain (1/2 dozen)
9. Rolls, fancy, iced (1/2 dozen)
10. Gingerbread
11. Cornbread
12. Coffee Cake (non-yeast)
RULES AND REGULATIONS (FOOD PRESERVATION)
1. All entries must be pre-registered by August 12, 2009. Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 19, 2009.
2. All entries must be entered in the name of the canner and will be limited to one (1) entry in each class.
3. Entries must be prepared using clear standard quart and pint canning jars. Jellies, jams and preserves may be in half-pint jars. Commercially canned food jars, such a peanut butter or mayonnaise jars will be disqualified.
4. Entries must be labeled with the name of the contents and dated with the month and year. Entries must be prepared during the current Fair year. (The name of the canner must not appear on the label.)
5. Judges reserve the right to open canned products if necessary to make the best decisions.
6. All canning should be done in accordance with the following publications available at the Worcester County Cooperative Extension Office (410-632-1972): Home Canning of Fruits and Vegetables USDA Publication; How to Make Jellies, Jams, and Preserves at Home USDA Publication.
7. All Best Collections of three (3) entries must be presented attractively in a container, basket, etc.
8. Entries and ribbons cannot be picked up until after 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009.
DIVISION E FOOD PRESERVATION
Prizes awarded: First Place: $6; Second Place: $4; Third Place: $2
Champion: $15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Three (3) Jars of Fruit (3 varieties)
2. Three (3) Jars of Jam, Jelly or Preserves
3. Three (3) Jars of Pickles (3 varieties)
4. Three (3) Jars of Vegetables (3 varieties)
5. Apple Jelly
6. Apple Juice
7. Apples
8. Applesauce
9. Beans, Green
10. Beans, Lima
11. Beans, Waxed
12. Beets, Whole or Sliced, no vinegar
13. Blackberries/Blueberries
14. Blueberry Jam
15. Blueberry Jelly
16. Bread and Butter Pickles
17. Carrots, Sliced or Diced
18. Carrots, Whole
19. Cherries
20. Chutney
21. Corn, Whole Kernel
22. Creamed Corn
23. Cucumber Pickles - Cut
24. Cucumber Pickles - Whole
25. Fruit Jam - Other
26. Fruit Jelly - Other
27. Fruit - Other
28. Fruit Preserves - Other
29. Grape Jam
30. Grape Jelly
31. Grape Juice
32. Marmalade any kind
33. Peach Jam
34. Peach Preserves
35. Peaches - Halves
36. Peaches - Pieces
37. Pear - Halves
38. Pear - Pieces
39. Peas
40. Pickles, any other (Name variety)
41. Pickled Beets - Sliced
42. Pickled Beets - Whole
43. Relish (mixed vegetables)
44. Salsa
45. Sour or Dill Pickles
46. Strawberry Jam
47. Strawberry Preserves
48. Sweet Potatoes
49. Tomato Juice
50. Tomatoes Broken in Jar
51. Tomatoes - Whole
52. Vegetables any other
53. White Potatoes
RULES AND REGULATIONS (COOKIES AND CANDIES)
1. All entries must be pre-registered by August 12, 2009. Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 19, 2009.
2. Each exhibitor will be limited to one (1) entry in each class.
3. Cookies, six (6) to a paper plate covered with cellophane or clear plastic wrap.
4. Candies, six (6) to a paper plate and covered with cellophane or clear plastic wrap.
5. Judging will be based on flavor, texture, and appearance.
6. Two (2) copies of the recipe must accompany each entry. (Use 3 x 5 cards.)
7. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged worthy.
8. Entries and ribbons cannot be picked up until after 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009.
DIVISION Y COOKIES
Prizes awarded: First Place: $6; Second Place: $4; Third Place: $2
Champion: $15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Bar
2. Cereal
3. Brownies
4. Chocolate Chip
5. Drop (from spoon)
6. Molded (by hand)
7. Pressed
8. Rolled
9. Other
DIVISION Z CANDIES
Prizes awarded: First Place: $6; Second Place: $4; Third Place: $2
Champion: $15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Butter Creams
2. Fudge, Chocolate (plain)
3. Fudge, Chocolate (with nuts)
4. Fudge, Peanut Butter
5. Molded
6. Other
RULES AND REGULATIONS (CERAMICS)
1. All entries must be pre-registered by August 12, 2009. Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 19, 2009.
2. Each exhibitor will be limited to one (1) entry in each class.
3. Exhibitors are asked to read and to observe the rules governing this competition by assigning articles to their correct classes when entering.
4. Exhibits for competition must be the personal work of the exhibitor and not more than two (2) years old.
5. Bottoms and backs of articles should be finished, no felt glued on.
6. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged worthy.
7. Entries and ribbons cannot be picked up until after 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009.
DIVISION AA CERAMICS
Prizes awarded: First Place: $6; Second Place: $4; Third Place: $2
Champion: $15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Christmas (fired twice)
2. Christmas (fired once)
3. Holiday (other than Christmas)
4. Glazed (fired twice)
5. Stained (fired once)
6. Chalks (fired once)
7. Other
RULES AND REGULATIONS (CUT FLOWERS)
1. All entries must be pre-registered by August 12, 2009. Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 19, 2009.
2. Each entry shall contain a minimum of three (3) stems.
3. Each exhibitor will be limited to one (1) entry in each class.
4. Exhibitors are asked to read and to observe the rules governing this competition by assigning articles to their correct classes when entering.
5. Exhibitor must provide their own container of clear glass (soda bottle acceptable) with appropriate size to specimen.
6. Specimens shall have no foliage below the water line.
7. Specimens with evidence of insect damage or disease will not be accepted for competition.
8. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged worthy.
9. Entries and ribbons cannot be picked up until after 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009.
DIVISION BA CUT FLOWERS
Prizes awarded: First Place: $6; Second Place: $4; Third Place: $2
Champion: $15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Roses, Hybrid
2. Roses, Climbing
3. Roses, Miniature
4. Roses, Old Garden
5. Any other Roses, Name
6. Dahlia, Tuber
7. Gladiolus, Bulb
8. Any other Bulb, Name
9. Aster, Annual
10. Celosia, Annual
11. Cosmos, Annual
12. Marigold, Annual
13. Narcissus, Annual
14. Petunia, Annual
15. Salvia, Annual
16. Zinnia, Annual
17. Vinca, Annual
18. Sunflower, Annual
19. Any other Annual, Name
20. Chrysanthemum, Perennial
21. Aster or Daisy, Perennial
22. Sedum, Perennial
23. Grebera Daisy, Perennial
24. Any other Perennial, Name
RULES AND REGULATIONS (FLOWER ARRANGING)
1. All entries must be pre-registered by August 12, 2009. Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 19, 2009.
2. Each exhibitor will be limited to one (1) entry in each class.
3. Entries must be the original design of the exhibitor.
4. Entries must be accompanied by a clear description of the exhibit on a 3 x 5 card.
5. The American flag or other national flags must be displayed in accordance with proper flag etiquette.
6. All entries must be clean and suitable for display.
7. Judging is based on the general appearance, quality of workmanship, and originality.
8. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged worthy.
9. Entries and ribbons cannot be picked up until after 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009.
DIVISION CA FLOWER ARRANGING
Prizes awarded: First Place: $6; Second Place: $4; Third Place: $2
Champion: $15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Silk, Christmas, freestandng
2. Silk, not Christmas, freestanding
3. Silk, Christmas, hanging
4. Silk, not Christmas, hanging
5. Fresh, free standing
6. Fresh, hanging
7. Dried
8. Other
RULES AND REGULATIONS (HOME FURNISHINGS)
1. All entries must be pre-registered by August 12, 2009. Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 19, 2009.
2. Exhibitors are asked to read and to observe the rules governing this competition by assigning articles to their correct classes when entering.
3. Exhibits for competition must be the personal work of the exhibitor and must be owned by the exhibitor at the time of entry.
4. Judging is based on workmanship, choice and placement of design, choice of fabric and color, and must have been finished within the last year.
5. Each exhibitor will be limited to one (1) entry in each class.
6. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged worthy.
7. Entries and ribbons cannot be picked up until after 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009.
DIVISION H HOME FURNISHINGS
Prizes awarded: First Place: $6; Second Place: $4; Third Place: $2
Champion: $15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Place setting (Ex. Placemat, tablecloth, center piece, crystal, silverware, napkin) Indicate the meal and occasion on a 3 x 5 card.
2. Club Project club to furnish a card table. A complete table setting with the meal and occasion on a 3 x 5 card.
3. Bulletin Board
4. Centerpiece
5. Drawer dividers
6. Drawer tray
7. File box
8. Matted picture
9. Waste basket
WOODWORKING
10. Book ends or rack.
11. Birdhouse.
12. Clocks.
13. Chest or storage box.
14. Toys.
15. Games.
16. Doll furniture.
17. Chair, caned.
RULES AND REGULATIONS (NEEDLEWORK)
1. All entries must be pre-registered by August 12, 2009. Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 19, 2009.
2. Exhibitors are asked to read and to observe the rules governing this competition by assigning articles to their correct classes when entering.
3. Exhibits for competition must be the personal work of the exhibitor and must be owned by the exhibitor at the time of entry.
4. Judging is based on workmanship, choice and placement of design, choice of fabric and color, and must have been finished within the last year.
5. Each exhibitor will be limited to one (1) entry in each class.
6. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged worthy.
7. Entries and ribbons cannot be picked up until after 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009.
DIVISION K NEEDLEWORK & EMBROIDERY
Prizes awarded: First Place: $6; Second Place: $4; Third Place: $2
Champion: $15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Needlepoint, framed.
2. Needlepoint, pillow.
3. Needlepoint, Christmas.
4. Counted cross stitch, framed.
5. Counted cross stitch, pillow.
6. Counted cross stitch, Christmas.
7. Candlewicking article.
8. Swedish weaving article.
QUILTS
9. Quilts all hand sewn, hand pieced, hand quilted, with hand sewn bindings.
10. Quilts machine and hand.
CROCHETED ARTICLES
11. Afghan.
12. Pillow.
13. Christmas item.
14. Clothing.
15. Miscellaneous.
KNITTED ARTICLES
16. Childs sweater.
17. Womans sweater.
18. Mans sweater.
19. Infant Clothing.
20. Christmas, any item.
21. Afghan/bedspread.
22. Miscellaneous.
CHILDRENS CRAFTS
23. Felt craft.
24. Paper craft.
25. Rock or shell craft.
26. Clothes pin craft.
27. Button craft.
28. Sand craft.
29. Miscellaneous crafts.
RULES AND REGULATIONS (SEWING)
1. All entries must be pre-registered by August 12, 2009. Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 19, 2009.
2. Exhibitors are asked to read and to observe the rules governing this competition by assigning articles to their correct classes when entering.
3. Exhibits for competition must be the personal work of the exhibitor and must be owned by the exhibitor at the time of entry.
4. Judging is based on workmanship, choice and placement of design, choice of fabric and color, and must have been finished within the last year.
5. Each exhibitor will be limited to one (1) entry in each class.
6. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged worthy.
7. Entries and ribbons cannot be picked up until after 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009.
DIVISION KA SEWING
Prizes awarded: First Place: $6; Second Place: $4; Third Place: $2
Champion: $15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Dressy Dress
2. Casual Dress
3. Suit
4. Coat
5. Skirt
6. Shirt
7. Shorts
8. Apron
9. Childs Play Outfit
10. Childs Dress Outfit
11. Vest
12. Pajamas
13. Hand Sewn Pillow
14. Other
RULES AND REGULATIONS (PHOTOGRAPHY)
1. All entries must be pre-registered by August 12, 2009. Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 19, 2009.
2. Each exhibitor will be limited to one (1) entry in each class.
3. All photos should be mounted on mat board or illustration board using spray adhesive, heat seal, or other permanent mounting medium.
4. Photos may be mounted horizontally or vertically. All photos must be a minimum of 5 x 7 and not larger than 11 x 14.
5. Attach (with paper clip) a white 3 x 5 card to the lower right corner containing the following information:
a. Title of picture
b. Date picture was taken
c. Name of camera
d. Kind of film used
6. No lettering/labeling is permitted on the front of mounting or picture. Name and address must be written on the back of the mount.
7. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged worthy.
8. Entries and ribbons cannot be picked up until after 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009.
DIVISION M PHOTOGRAPHY
Prizes awarded: First Place: $6; Second Place: $4; Third Place: $2
Champion: $15; Reserved Champion: $10
SECTION I - COLOR
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Building
2. Landscape/Seascape
3. Flowers or Plants
4. People - Individual
5. People Two or more
6. Animals, Birds or Insects
7. Miscellaneous
SECTION I BLACK & WHITE
8. Building
9. Landscape/Seascape
10. Flowers or Plants
11. People Individual or Group
12. Animals, Birds, or Insects
13. Miscellaneous
RULES AND REGULATIONS (SCRAPBOOKS)
1. All entries must be pre-registered by August 12, 2009. Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 19, 2009.
2. Each exhibitor will be limited to one (1) entry in each class.
3. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged worthy.
4. Entries and ribbons cannot be picked up until after 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009.
DIVISION R SCRAPBOOKS
Prizes awarded: First Place: $6; Second Place: $4; Third Place: $2
Champion: $15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Scrapbook - Individual
2. Scrapbook - Club
3. Miscellaneous
RULES AND REGULATIONS (VEGETABLES)
1. All entries must be pre-registered by August 12, 2009. Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 19, 2009.
2. Each exhibitor will be limited to one (1) entry in each class.
3. All vegetables must be displayed in the quantities specified.
4. Fair will supply plates for vegetables.
3. Entries with no competition will be awarded a ribbon only if judged worthy.
4. Entries and ribbons cannot be picked up until after 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009.
DIVISION X VEGETABLES
Prizes awarded: First Place: $6; Second Place: $4; Third Place: $2
Champion: $15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Beans, Bush Baby Lima in Pod (15 pods)
2. Beans, Bush Baby Lima, Shelled (1 pint)
3. Beans, Bush Large Seeded Lima in Pod (15 pods)
4. Beans, Bush Large Seeded Lima, Shelled (1 pint)
5. Beans, Pole Lima in Pod (15 pods)
6. Beans, Pole Lima, Shelled (1 quart)
7. Beans, Green Snap (15 pods)
8. Beans, Yellow Snap (15 pods)
9. Beets (5)
10. Beets, Largest (1)
11. Black Eye Peas (15 pods)
12. Cabbage (Head)
13. Cantalope (1)
14. Carrots (5)
15. Cucumbers, Pickling (5)
16. Cucumbers, Slicing (3)
17. Eggplant (1)
18. Okra (5)
19. Onions, Red (5)
20. Onions, White (5)
21. Onions, Yellow (6)
22. Peppers, Bell, Green or Red (5)
23. Peppers, Banana, Yellow or Red (5)
24. Peppers, Hot (5)
25. Potatoes, White (5)
26. Potatoes, Red skin (5)
27. Pumpkin, Best Shaped (1)
28. Pumpkin, Largest (1)
29. Pumpkin, Jack-Be-Little (various colors) (3)
30. Squash, Acorn (3)
31. Squash, Butternut (3)
32. Squash, Summer (3)
33. Squash, White Patty Pan (3)
34. Squash, Zucchini (3)
35. Squash, Other (3)
36. Sugar Corn, White (3)
37. Sugar Corn, Yellow (3)
38. Sweet Potatoes
39. Tomatoes, Red (5)
40. Tomatoes, Yellow (5)
41. Tomatoes, Cherry Red (5)
42. Tomatoes, Cherry Yellow (5)
43. Tomatoes, Grape (5)
44. Tomatoes, Italian (5)
45. Tomatoes, Pear Red (5)
46. Tomatoes, Pear Yellow (5)
47. Tomato, Largest (1)
48. Watermelon (1)
49. Watermelon, Sugar Baby (1)
50. Watermelon, Seedless (1)
51. Watermelon, Heaviest (1)
52. Vegetable, Any other variety (3)
53. Garden Display (at least 5 vegetables)
54. Gourd, Ornamental (3)