Please enter an exhibit in the

Rural Community

at the PATRONS HALL1133 Fisher Road

in historic Russells Mills Village

Friday & Saturday

September 11 & 12

2015

3

September 9 & 10

2016

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Please Read And Understand The Following Rules:

GENERAL RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS

Exhibits will be received Thursday 6-8pm and Friday 1-6:30pm and Saturday 8-9am.

All entries must be in place ½ hour before judging begins.No exhibit may be removed before 5pm on the last day of

the Fair.A person may not offer for exhibit any item not produced by

him or herself. This also applies to youth exhibitors. Youth exhibitors age 18 years or younger as of January 1 of the current year may enter all classes.

Placings will be awarded on the basis of the quality of the exhibit.The Fair is an educational activity. Positive social behavior

and good sportsmanship are expected. All perishables not called for on the last day of the Fair, will be

sold at auction and the proceeds given to the Grange. A person may not offer for exhibit any item entered in any previous Dartmouth Grange Fair. No exhibitor may compete with more than one entry in any given class.

Items for each category must be marked with the name, mailing address and phone number of the exhibitor, as well as an item

description and the exhibit class on a 3x5 index card and left with each item in a manner so as the judges cannot see the name of the

exhibitor. Cards will be made available at the Grange.

Premiums will be paid by check through the mail, when and if, the Fair Committee receives funds from the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts Department of Agriculture or the Mass State Grange.

PLEASE CLEARLY INDICATE ITEMS TO BE RETURNED All Others Will Be Auctioned

The Dartmouth Grange, nor the Fair Committee, shall be held liable for any loss, injury, or damage, of exhibits, persons, or livestock.

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SOME THINGS THE JUDGES LOOK FOR

VEGETABLES AND FRUITS��Exact number - called for in the premium list��Uniformity - each specimen like the other in color, shape and size��Quality - not too large or too small, of fine from blemishes��Cleanliness - produce washed and wiped as one would prepare for market

CANNED GOODS��Produce should be of the best quality, uniform in size and of good color.��The liquid should be clear, free of sediment and the proper amount into the jar. Exhibitors should be aware of head space.��The containers should be uniform, clean, properly sealed and labeled. Metal rings must be removed.��All canned products, including jams and jellies, shall be sealed by processing and be of the current year’s production.

BAKED GOODS��Attractive, good color, texture and flavor��Foods should be properly covered and accompanied by a recipe��No packaged mixes are to be used

texture and free

FLOWERS��Exhibits to be judged for artistic arrangement, horticultural perfection and choice of container.��Use clear containers for individual varieties of flowers. Arrangements should be in an appropriate container.��Leaves should not be under the water. Buds should be removed from individual specimens. Wedging is permitted.

PREMIUM LIST ��Home Garden Agricultural Displays: Class A: six (6) different vegetables or fruits covering 9 sq. feet of table space. If desired, eggs, canned goods, flowers, etc. may be added.

Class B: five (5) different vegetables or fruits minimum arranged in an appropriate container.

Class C: whimsical display of six (6) different vegetables or fruits minimum covering 9 sq. ft. maximum table space.��Commercial Agricultural Displays: Class D: eight (8) different vegetables or fruits minimum covering 9 sq. feet of table space. Agricultural, horticultural products may be added.

Class E: seven (7) different vegetables or fruits minimum arranged in an appropriate container

Class F:

��Best floral arrangementJudging will be for quality of material and artistry of arrangement. All floral arrangements in the Fair will compete.��Best youth group exhibit (Ages 4-18)

CASH PRIZE AWARDSBest of Categories listed aboveFor the following ribbons:

BLUE 1st prize $10.00RED 2nd prize $8.00YELLOW 3rd prize $5.00

CASH PRIZE AWARDSBest of Categories I - XIFor the following ribbons:

BLUE 1st prize $3.00RED 2nd prize $2.00YELLOW 3rd prize $1.00

whimsical display of eight (8) different vegetables or fruits minimum covering 9 sq. feet maximum table space.

I. VEGETABLESBest plate of 5 each of the following:Beets 1 inch stem Carrots 1 inch stemSweet corn Indian cornWhite onions Hot peppersYellow onions Green peppersRed onions Red peppersWhite/Yellow potatoes Sweet potatoesRed potatoes New potatoesBrussells sprouts RadishesPeanuts ParsnipsGreen tomatoes Red tomatoesYellow tomatoes Plum tomatoesShallots Garlic

Best plate of 15 of each of the following:Green beans Pole beansLima beans Dry beans, un-huskedYellow beans Purple beansCherry tomatoes

Best plate of 2 of the following:Cantaloupe/muskmelon Winter squashSummer squash WatermelonCauliflower BroccoliCucumbers TurnipsHead lettuce CeleryEggplant KohlrabiField pumpkin (1) ZucchiniSugar pumpkins Cabbage

Best bunch (market size) of the following:Leaf lettuce RhubarbChard KaleLeeks SpinachParsley MustardHerbs Basil

Other like vegetables

II. HEIRLOOM TOMATOESBest plate of 1Heaviest tomato (Must be at least half ripe and have no stem)

Best plate of 6Cherry tomatoes Currant tomatoes

Best plate of 2Salad BeefsteakPaste Oxheart

Any other heirloom tomatoes

Judging Criteria for Heirloom TomatoesExact Number - called for in the premium list.Taste - one or more tomatoes will be sliced so that the judge can taste the tomato and observe the inside. After judging, the tomato pieces may be offered to the public.Color, Size, and Shape - should conform to published descriptions of varieties. Uniformity is not a criteria.Cleanliness - produce should be washed and wiped.Stems - for each plate, stems may be either all on or all removed.Variety Name - the variety name must be submitted with the exhibit.

Each exhibit will be judged according to the following point system:

Taste: 20 points maximumColor: 5 points maximumSize: 5 points maximumShape: 5 points maximum

The Judge will place all exhibits into judging classes according to type and/or color for prizes and trophies.

III. FRUITS & NUTSBest plate of 5 of the following:Apples PearsPeaches Grapes (3 clusters)

Best pint of the following:Strawberries RaspberriesBlueberries Blackberries

Best pint of the following:Walnuts ButternutsChestnutsThe outer coverings must be opened on one to expose the nutmeat inside

Any other fruits or nuts

IV. FLOWERSFloral Arrangements:In a basketFlowers for on a table against a wallIn a container not meant for flowersSmall arrangement, not over 5”, container includedWild flowers, fruit, foliage; arrangement for effectDried arrangement

Best 5 stems of one variety of the following:Wild Flowers ZinniasGladiolus AstersCosmos MumsDahlias (see next page) RosesContainers to be supplied by exhibitor

Any other cultivated flowers or houseplants

IV. FLOWERS continued

Best Water Lily:

Special Dahlia ExhibitExhibitors are limited to one (1) entry per class. Any colors of dahlias may be used. Measure across blooms to determine size. All varieties should be correctly and clearly named on the entry tag (when known). Arrangements may contain foliage or filler other than dahlias, but the dahlias must dominate the display.

ClassBest AA size (over 10”): single bloom, single variety, any color/typeBest A size (8-10”): single bloom, single variety, any color and typeBest B size (6-8”): three blooms, single variety, any color and typeBest BB size (4-6”): three blooms, single variety, any color and typeBest Miniature (up to 4”): three blooms, single variety, any color/type

three blooms, single variety, any colorBest Pompon: three blooms, single variety, any colorBest Ball: three blooms, single variety, any colorBest Miniature Ball: three blooms, single variety, any colorBest Orchid: three blooms, single variety, any colorBest Floater: one dahlia bloom with less than a 2” stem floating in clear water in a container, with freedom of movement

Best Arrangement of AA size (over 10”) or A size (8-10”): five or more blooms, single variety, any color and type

Best Arrangement of B size (6-8”) or BB size (4-6”): seven or more blooms, single variety, any color and type

Best Arrangement of Miniature, Pompon, Ball, Miniature Ball or other type bloom: nine or more blooms, single variety, any color

Best Arrangement ‘Carnival Lights’ - Fun on the Midway: a whimsical assortment using brightly colored dahlias, twelve or more blooms, one or more varieties, any colors or types

V. PRESERVES AND CANNINGBest 2 jarsApple or crabapple jelly PeachesApplesauce Peach jamBeets PearsBlueberries PiccalilliBlackberry jam PicklesBread & butter pickles Raspberry jamCarrots RelishDill pickles SalsaFruit juice Snap beansGrape jelly Strawberry jamMarmalade TomatoesMint jelly Tomato juice

Any other unclassified preserves or canned goods

VII. HONEYCut comb: two (2) sections, in a 4” containerStrained: 2 one-pound jars light extracted honey in queenline jarsStrained: 2 one-pound jars amber extracted honey in queenline jarsStrained: 2 one-pound jars dark extracted honey in queenline jarsBest shallow extracting frame of honeyBest shallow cut comb frame of honey

Jars of honey shall not be labeled

VI. EGGSBest dozen of the following:White eggsBrown eggs

Any other domestic egg

VIII. HOME CRAFTArticles should be made by the exhibitor during the last 12 months.Basketry Knitted child or baby setBraided rug Knitted child’s sweaterCarving Knitted hatCrewel Knitted article (excluding above)Crocheted afghan or throw Macram Crocheted child or baby set Metal craftCrocheted hat NeedlepointCrocheted article (excluding above) Painting - oilCross stitch Painting - watercolorDrawing Photograph - mountedEmbroidery Quilted quiltFurniture SculptureHand woven article Sewn article of clothingHooked rug Tie quiltKnitted adult sweater WoodworkingKnitted afghan or throw

Any other home craft or handmade item

IX. HOME COOKINGBest Cake PieCookies (6) Brownies (6)Muffins (6) Cup cakes (6)Candy (6) Yeast rolls (6)Quick bread Yeast bread

Any other home cooking

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X. CONSERVATION FOR YOUTH EXHIBITORS

Exhibits to be prepared in the last 12 months. Collections should be mounted on posterboard no larger than 11”x18”. Specimens should be neatly labeled. State the name and age of exhibitor on back of poster.

Collection of 5 feathers Collection of 5 insectsCollection of 5 pressed leaves Collection of 5 seashellsCollection of 5 pressed wildflowers

Miscellaneous Class: collection of 5 other items, not listed above,mounted or unmounted, and named

Bird feeder: made from items found in nature and the home, such as pinecones, gourds, recycled containers, etc.

Bird house: made from scratch or from a kit

XI. CONTESTSBest traditional scarecrow

Funniest scarecrow

Most original scarecrow

Tallest sunflower

Largest sunflower head

Best decorated pumpkin or squash

Largest giant pumpkin over 100 pounds(Dill’s Atlantic Type)

Most beautiful giant pumpkin over 100 pounds(Dill’s Atlantic Type)

Oddest: enter your oddest, funniest, biggest, or most unusual vegetable, fruit or flower. One specimen is all you need.

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