DEPARTMENT “H” – HOME CRAFTING

RULES AND REGULATIONS (CAKES AND PIES)

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY –

ALL EXHIBITS ENTERED AT OWNER’S RISK

1.     All entries must be pre-registered by August 12, 2008.  Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2008.  Cake and pie entries will be accepted between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2008.  THIS APPLIES TO CAKES AND PIES ONLY.

2.     Each exhibitor will be limited to one (1) entry in each class.

3.     Cakes must be made from scratch.

4.     Pie fillings must be made from scratch.  Pie crusts can be either from scratch or purchased.

5.     Judging will be based on flavor, texture, and appearance.

6.     Items should be placed on cardboard or paper plates and covered with cellophane or clear plastic wrap.

7.     Two (2) copies of the recipe must accompany each entry.  (Use 3 x 5 cards.)

8.     All cake and pie entries become the property of The Great Pocomoke Fair and will be kept in a refrigerated display for auction on Saturday, August 23, 2008 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

CLASS           DESCRIPTION

1.                       Best Decorated Cake

2.                       Chiffon Cake

3.                       Angel Food Cake

4.                       Chocolate or Devil’s 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, 2008.  Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 20, 2008.

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 23, 2008.

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, 2008.  Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 20, 2008.

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 23, 2008.

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.               Beans, 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, 2008.  Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 20, 2008.

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 23, 2008.

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, 2008.  Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 20, 2008.

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 23, 2008.

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, 2008.  Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 20, 2008.

2.     Each entry shall contain a minimum of three (3) blooms.

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 23, 2008.

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, 2008.  Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 20, 2008.

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 23, 2008.

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, 2008.  Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 20, 2008.

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 23, 2008.

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.

15.               Toys.

16.               Games.

17.               Doll furniture.

18.               Chair, caned.

RULES AND REGULATIONS (NEEDLEWORK)

1.     All entries must be pre-registered by August 12, 2008.  Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 20, 2008.

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 23, 2008.

DIVISION “K” – NEEDLEWORK, EMBROIDERY & CHILDREN’S CRAFTS

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.

                CHILDREN’S CRAFTS

16.               Felt craft.

17.               Paper craft.

18.               Rock or shell craft.

19.               Clothes pin craft.

20.               Button craft.

21.               Sand craft.

22.               Miscellaneous crafts.

RULES AND REGULATIONS (SEWING)

1.     All entries must be pre-registered by August 12, 2008.  Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 20, 2008.

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 23, 2008.

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.                       Child’s Play Outfit

10.                       Child’s 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, 2008.  Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 20, 2008.

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 23, 2008.

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, 2008.  Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 20, 2008.

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 23, 2008.

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, 2008.  Entries will be accepted between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 20, 2008.

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 23, 2008.

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, Italian (5)

44.              Tomatoes, Pear Red (5)

45.              Tomatoes, Pear Yellow (5)

46.              Tomato, Largest (1)

47.              Watermelon (1)

48.              Watermelon, Sugar Baby (1)

49.              Watermelon, Seedless (1)

50.              Watermelon, Heaviest (1)

51.              Vegetable, Any other variety (3)

52.              Garden Display (at least 5 vegetables)

53.              Gourd, Ornamental (3)