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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 19th . Judging will begin at 1:00 p.m.

Exhibits are to remain in place until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014.

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 31st. After that date, premiums will be

forfeited to the Mills County Fair Association, and exhibits will be disposed of.

No checks will be mailed.

2014 MILLS COUNTY FAIR BOARD

President Doug Bowen

Vice President Ryan Wilgenbusch

Secretary Woody Wright

Treasurer Nathan Mass

Bob Blum

Mary Bolton

Jeff Dean

Gene Goos

Nick Greiner

Rod Greiner

Rusty Holbert

Brad Klindt

Jared Mabary

Chad McCollester

Michael McDonald

Julie Neuhalfen

Steve Barrett

Gregg Schoening

Steve Sell

Brady Smith

Holly Vinton

2013 Mills County 4-H Auction Buyers 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

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

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

4-H Pie Auction Buyers Farm Credit Services of

America Malvern Trust & Savings

Bank Glenwood Lions Club

Mills County Farm Bureau Mills/Montgomery Cattlemen

Glenwood Lions Club Burgoin Farms

Beier Custom Homes

Paulson Electric Evans Equipment Rental

Scott McMullen Richard Henderson

Cargill

2013 Fair Auctioneers and Livestock Truck Drivers

Lee Dinklage Rod Seipold Allan Hughes

Earl Thies Byron Menke Jim Schnoor

Mark Schoening John Deitchler

Jim Moore

2013 Sale Clerk Glenwood State Bank Duane & Rose Kahl Grant Dean

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2014 Mills County Fair Board/ 13 Auction Buyers 2 Map of Fairgrounds 4

2014 Mills County Fair Schedule 5

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship 6

Division 249 - Open Class Poultry 7

Division 279 - Open Class Rabbit 11

Division 329 - Open Class Pets 11

Division 408 - Open Class Agriculture 12

Vegetables 13

Fruits 15

Herbs

Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables For Exhibit 16

Division 409 - 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 – 1st grade Department 35

2nd – 4th grades Department 37

5th – 8th grades Department 39

9th – 12th 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 Stick Horse Races Mutton Busting Wild & Mild BBQ

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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 Judging @

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

9:00 am Beef Show- Show Arena

10:00-11am Open Class Pie Baking Entries Due-

sponsored by Mills County Farm Bureau

10:00am 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 51551

before August 15, 2014.

No premiums will be changed after that date.

ROAD BETWEEN COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND BLOCK BUILDING CLOSED

EACH DAY 11AM-8PM

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DIVISION 249 - OPEN CLASS POULTRY

Teri Sanderson, Superintendent

Rules:

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 15TH. 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, 2014. 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: 1st - $1.00; 2nd - .75 cents; 3rd - .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 24405 Light Production (Mediterranean Breeds)

24406 Heavy Production (American, English & Asiatic Breeds)

24430 Mixed Production (Crosses and Hybrids)

PEN of 3 HENS

24402 Light Production (Mediterranean Breeds

24403 Heavy Production (American, English, Asiatic Breeds)

24431 Mixed Production (Crosses and Hybrids)

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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

24420 Best Carton of White Eggs. 12 eggs exhibited in a carton. 24421 Best Carton of Brown Eggs. 12 eggs exhibited in carton.

24422 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 24901 Broilers - Pullets and Cockerels, 2 ½ to 3 lbs.

Class 24934 Fryers - Cockerels, 3 to 4 lbs.

Class 24912 Roasters - Cockerels, 4 lbs. Or over.

Class 24935 Fryers - Pullets, 3 to 4 lbs.

Class 24913 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25%

Absence of Market Defects . . . . . . . 15%

Feathering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%

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Growth for Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%

Health-Vigor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%

Uniformity of Exhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%

Total 100%

LARGE BREED CLASS:

The large breed class is broken out by divisions and then breeds within each division.

American Classes 24014 = Pullet, 24013 = Cockerel, 24012 = Hen, 24011 = Rooster

Plymouth Rock Dominique Wyandotte Java Rhode Island Red

Rhode Island White Buckeye Chantecler Jersey Giant Lamona

Holland Delware New Hampshire

Asiatic Classes 24024 = Pullet, 24023 = Cockerel, 24022= Hen, 24021 = Rooster

Cochins Langshan Brahmas

English Classes 24044 = Pullet, 24043 = Cockerel, 24042 = Hen, 24041 = Rooster

Dorking Redcap Orpington Cornish Sussex

Australorp

Mediterranean Classes 24054 = Pullet, 24053= Cockerel, 24052 = 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 24105 = Pullet, 24104 = Cockerel, 24103 = Hen, 24102= Rooster

Modern Old English

Single Comb Clean Legged Classes 24134 = Pullet, 24133 = Cockerel, 24132 = Hen, 24131 = Rooster

Ancona Andalusian Australorp Campine Catalana Delaware

Dorking Dutch Frizzle Holland Japanese Java Jersey

Giant Lakenvelder

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Lamona Leghorn Minorca Naked Neck New Hampshire Orpington

Phoenix

Plymouth Rock Rhode Island Red Spanish Sussex

Rose Comb Clean Legged Classes 24144 = Pullet, 24143 = Cockerel, 24142 = Hen, 24141 = Rooster

Ancona Antwerp Belgian Dominique Dorking Hamburg Leghorn Minorca

Redcap Sebright Wyandotte Rosecomb Rhode Island Red

Rhode Island White

All Other Clean Legged Classes 24154 = Pullet, 24153 = Cockerel, 24152 = Hen, 24151 = Rooster

Ameraucana Araucana Buckeye Chantecller Cornish Crevecoeur

Cubalaya Houdan

La Fleche Malay Polish Shamo Sumatra Yokohama Sicilian

Buttercup

Feathered Legged Classes 24164 = Pullet, 24163 = Cockerel, 24162 = Hen, 24161 = 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

24217 = Hen, 24218 = Drake

Heavy weight- Pekin Aylesbury Rouen Muscovy Appleyard

Saxony

24227= Hen, 24228 = Drake

Medium weight Cayuga Crested Swedish Buff

24237 = Hen, 24238 = Drake

Light weight- Runner Campbell Magpie Welsh Harlequin

24247 = Hen, 24248 = Drake

Bantam- Call East Indies Mallard

Geese Classes 24257 = Goose, 24258 = Gander

Heavy weight

Toulouse Embden African

24267= Goose, 24268= Gander

Medium weight

Sebastopol Pilgrim American Buff Saddleback Pomeranian

24277 = Goose, 24278 = Gander

Light weight

Chinese Tufted Roman Canada Egyptian

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DIVISION 279 - OPEN CLASS RABBIT Holly Vinton, Superintendent, [email protected]

Laura Lambert, Assistant Superintendent

Rules: 1. Pre 4-H age exhibitor.

2. 4-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: 1st - $1.00; 2nd - .75 cents; 3rd - .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 27901 Senior Buck (Large breed 8 months and over) (Small breed 6 months and over).

Class 27902 Senior Doe (Large breed 8 months and over) (Small breed 6 months and over).

Class 27903 Intermediate Buck ( 6 to 8 months of age) used only with large breed animals.

Class 27904 Intermediate Doe (6 to 8 months of age) used only with large breed animals.

Class 27905 Junior Buck

Class 27906 Junior Doe

DIVISION 329 - 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 23rd 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.

mailto:[email protected]

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DIVISION 408 - 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, 2014. 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, 2014. 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)

40701 Big Bluestem

40702 Little Bluestem

40703 Indian Grass

40704 Switch Grass

Sheaves, Bundles and Stalks

40710 Sheaf of Winter Wheat

40711 Sheaf of Oats

40712 Bundle Alfalfa

40713 Red Clover

40714 Bundle Brome Grass

40715 Sheaf Soybeans

40716 Sheaf Grain Sorghum

40717 3 Stalks of Corn - Roots Contained

40718 Tallest Corn Stalk - Roots Contained

Grains and Seeds

40726. Winter Wheat – One/half Gallon

40727. Oats – One/half Gallon

40728. Barley - One/half Gallon

40729. Field Corn - One/half Gallon

40730. Red Clover Seed - One/half Gallon

40731. Soybeans - One/half Gallon

40732. Popcorn - One/half Gallon

40733. Other

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Ear Corn

40741. Yellow Field Corn - 10 Ears - Grown last year.

40742. White Field Corn - 10 Ears - Grown last year.

40743. Yellow Field Corn - Single Ear - Grown last year.

40744. White Field Corn - Single Ear - Grown last year.

40745. Yellow Popcorn - 10 Ears - Grown last year.

40746. White Popcorn - 10 Ears - Grown last year.

40747```Other Popcorn - 10 Ears - Grown last year.

40748` Ornamental Corn 5 Large Ears, Grown last year.

40749` Ornamental Corn 5 Small Ears, Grown last year.

Sweet Corn

40753. Yellow Sweet Corn - 5 Ears - Grown this year.

40754. White Sweet Corn - 5 Ears - Grown this year.

40755 Mixed Sweet Corn - 5 Ears - Grown this year.

Other Crop

40758 Grain

40759 Forage

VEGETABLES

Root Crops

40191 Red Potatoes (5)

40192 White Potatoes (5)

40193 Other Potatoes

40115 Carrots (5)

40110 Beets Red (5)

40111 Beets Yellow (5)

40112 Beets White (5)

40113 Other Beets (5)

40161 Red Onions (5)

40162 White Onions (5)

40163 Yellow Onions (5)

40164 Green Onions (5)

40245 Turnips (2)

Cole Crops

40120 Cabbage (1 head)

40255 Cauliflower (1)

40250 Broccoli (1)

40145 Kohlrabi (1)

CuCurbits

40130 Cucumbers (5 Large)

40131 Cucumbers (5 Medium)

40132 Cucumbers (5 Small)

40150 Muskmelon (1)

40155 Watermelon (1)

40159 Other

Squash, Pumpkins and Gourds

40200 Pumpkin (1)

40205 Hubbard (1)

40206 Butternut Squash (1)

40207 Acorn Squash (1)

40208 Buttercup Squash (1)

40209 Zucchini , green (2)

40210 Zucchini, Yellow (2)

40211 Summer Squash, straight neck or

crookneck- (2)

40212 Summer Squash, Scallop (2)

40213 Summer Squash, other (2)

40214 Winter Squash, Other (1)

40215 Other squash (1)

40311 Gourds this year (2)

40312 Gourds last year (2)

40302 Miniature pumpkin (2)

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Miscellaneous Vegetables

40271 Chard (5 leaves)

40272 Spinach (5 leaves)

40140 Egg Plant (1)

40273 Okra (5)

40274 Rhubarb (3 stalks)

40280 Peppers

40181 Sweet Green Peppers (5)

40182 Sweet Red Peppers (5)

40183 Sweet Yellow Peppers (5)

40184 Sweet Banana Peppers (5)

40185 Other peppers (5)

Hot Peppers

40171 New Mexican Peppers (Includes

Naky, Anaheim, Big Slim, Slim Jim and

others (5)

40172 Pablano Peppers (5)

40173 Serrano Peppers (5)

40174 Cayenne Peppers (5)

40175 Jalapeno Peppers (5)

40176 Habanero Peppers (5)

40177 Any other variety hot pepper (5)

Tomatoes

40226 Red Tomatoes (3)

40227 Yellow Tomatoes (3)

40240 Cherry Tomatoes (5)

40228 Other Tomatoes (5)

Beans

40103 Green Beans (10)

40104 Yellow Beans (10)

40105 Lima Beans (5)

40106 Other Beans (5)

Other Vegetables

40280 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.

40322 Well balanced plate of one each of 5 different vegetables.

Big Vegetables - Judged by Weight.

40341 Biggest Cabbage

40350 Biggest Cantaloupe

40351 Biggest Cucumber

40352 Biggest Eggplant

40353 Biggest Onion

40342 Biggest Potato

40343 Biggest Pumpkin

40347 Biggest Tomato

40348 Biggest Watermelon

40345 Biggest Zucchini

40354 Biggest Beet

40355 Biggest Turnip

40356 Biggest Carrot

40357 Biggest Broccoli

40358 Biggest Kohlrabi

40359 Biggest Green Pepper

40349 Biggest Other Vegetable

Oddities

40281 Oddest Potato

40282 Oddest Tomato

40283 Oddest Carrot

40284 Oddest Cucumber

40285 Oddest

Other

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FRUITS

Class 40290 Early Apples (6)

Class 40291 Late Apples (6)

Class40292 Pears (6)

Class 40293 Grapes (3 Bunches)

Class 40294 Plums (6)

Class 40295 Peaches (6)

Class40296 Apricots (6)

Berries (12)

40297 Blackberries

40298. Raspberries

40299. Strawberries

Class 40300 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.

40404 Ambrosia

40405 Artemisia Sweet Annie

40406 Artemisia Silver King

40407 Artemisia Worm Wood

40408 Basil, Purple

40409 Basil, Sweet

40410 Caraway

40411 Catnip

40412 Chamomile

40413 Chives (1 Bunch)

40414 Comfrey (3 Leaves)

40415 Costmary (3 Leaves)

40402 Dill

40416 Fennel

40417 Feverfew

40418 Garlic Bulbs (3)

40419 Horehound

40420 Lambs Ear

40421 Lavender

40422 Lemon Balm

40423 Marjoram

40424 Mint, Apples

40425 Mint, Lemon

40426 Mint, Peppermint

40427 Mint, Pineapple

40428 Mint, Spearmint

40429 Mint, Other

40430 Monarda

40431 Nasturtium

40432 Oregano

40433 Parsley, Curled

40434 Parsley, Flat

40435 Pennyroyal

40436 Rosemary

40437 Rue

40438 Sage

40439 Savory, Summer

40440 Savory, Winter

40441 Sweet Woodruff

40442 Tansy

40443 Tarragon

40444 Thyme

40445 Yarrow

40446 Borage

40447 Other Herb

Class 708 An Arrangement of from 3 to

5 fresh cut herbs in a container of the

exhibitors choice.

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.

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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).

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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.

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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 6th grade

b.) Jr/HS – 7th through 12th 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: 1st - $1.00; 2nd - $.75, 3rd - $.50

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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 40551-40555 & 40575-40576)

$10.00 for Artistic Winner (Class 40626)

$10.00 for Special Show Winner (Class 40630)

Jr/HS


$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 Artistic Winner (Classes 40621-40624)

$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 40610 Foliage

Class 40611 Flowering

Class 40612 Cacti/Succulents

Annual Cut Flowers

Class 40502 Small Marigold – 3 Stems

Class 40503 Large Marigold – 1 Stem

Class 40504 Small Zinnia – 3 Stems

Class 40505 Large Zinnia – 1 Stem

Class 40506 Snap Dragon – 3 Stems

Class 40507 Salvia – 3 Stems

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Class 40508 Petunia, Single – 1 Stem

Class 40509 Petunia, Double – 1 Stem

Class 40572 Collection of 5 Different Annuals (not an arrangement, blooms must be

named) – 5 Stems

Perennial Cut Flowers

Class 40512 Coneflower – 3 Stems

Class 40513 Mexican Hat – 3 Stems

Class 40514 Sunflower – 1 Stem

Class 40515 Shasta Daisy – 3 Stems

Class 40520 Delphinium – 1 Stem

Class 40521 Salvia – 1 Stem

Class 40522 Coral Bell – 3 Stems

Class 40523 Hosta Lily – 1 Bloom & 1 Leaf (Stem & Bloom are separate)

Class 40524 Garden Phlox – 1 Stem

Class 40525 Rose – 1 Stem

Class 40526 Hydrangea – 1 Stem

Class 40527 Chrysanthemum – 3 Stems

Class 40528 Ornamental Grass – 3 Stems

Class 40529 Any Flowering Perennial Vine – 1 Stem

Class 40573 Collection of 5 Different Perennials (not an arrangement, blooms must

be named) – 5 Stems

Bulbs, Corms, and Tubers

Class 40535 Hemorocallis (Day Lily), Single – 1 Stem

Class 40536 Hemorocallis (Day Lily), Double – 1 Stem

Class 40537 Tiger Lily – 1 Stem

Class 40538 Asiatic Lily – 1 Stem

Class 40539 Oriental Lily – 1 Stem

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Class 40540 Canna – 1 Stem

Class 40541 Calla Lily – 1 Stem

Class 40574 Collection of 3 Different Lilies (not an arrangement, lily species must be

named) – 3 Stems

Class 40542 Dahlia – 1 Stem

Class 40543 Gladiolus – 1 Stem

ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT – Seasons Change!

Class 40621 “Spring Has Sprung”

Class 40622 “Dog Days of Summer”

Class 40623 “Fall Harvest”

Class 40624 “Winter Wonderland”

MOST UNUSUAL FLOWER OR PLANT

Class 40625 What in the heck is it? Let us see the geeks and freaks from your

garden!

YOUTH DIVISION

Elementary

Class 40551 Cut Flowers - Annuals – 3 stems of same species (name flower on entry)

Class 40552 Cut Flowers - Annuals – 3 stems of 3 different species (name each on

entry)

Class 40553 Cut Flowers - Perennials – 3 stems of same species (name flower on

entry)

Class 40554 Cut Flowers - Perennials – 3 stems of 3 different species (name each on

entry)

Class 40555 Bulb, Corm, or Tuber – 1 stem

Class 40575 Container Grown Foliage Plant (plants need to be potted at least 4

weeks before the fair)

Class 40576 Container Grown Flowering Plant (plants need to be potted at least 4


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Jr/HS

Class 40561 Cut Flowers - Annuals – 3 stems of same species (name flower on entry)

Class 40562 Cut Flowers - Annuals – 3 stems of 3 different species (name each on

entry)

Class 40563 Cut Flowers - Perennials – 3 stems of same species (name flower on

entry)

Class 40564 Cut Flowers - Perennials – 3 stems of 3 different species (name each on

entry)

Class 40565 Bulb, Corm, or Tuber – 1 stem

Class 40577 Container Grown Foliage Plant (plants need to be potted at least 4


Class 40578 Container Grown Flowering Plan (plants need to be potted at least 4


YOUTH ARTISTIC DIVISION

Elementary $10.00 Top Prize Sponsored by ISU Mills County Master Gardeners

Class 40626 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 40627 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 40629 Adult “Fairy Gardens” $10.00 top prize awarded by ISU Mills County

Master Gardeners

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Class 40630 Elementary “Fairy Gardens” $10.00 top prize awarded by ISU Mills

County Master Gardeners

Class 40631 Jr/HS “Fairy Gardens” $10.00 top prize awarded by ISU Mills County

Master Gardeners

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.

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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

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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, 2014. 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, 2014. 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, 2014. 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.


Premium checks should be picked up, see rule #2.

YOUTH DIVISION

Class 700 Youth Third Grade and Under

(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

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Class 701 Youth Fourth Grade Through Eighth Grade

(a) t-shirt

(b) Skirt

(c) Blouse

(d) Tea Towel

(e) Apron

(f) School Dress



(i) Jacket or Coat



(l) Sewing Box

(m) Pillow

(n) Potholders

(o) Placemats

(p) Weskit or Vest

(q) Knitting

(r) Crochet

(s) Latch Hook

(t) Embroidery

(u) Appliqué





(z) Costume

(aa)Jumper

(bb) Bed Covering

(cc) Quilted Item



Class 702 Youth Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade

(a) t-shirt

(b) Skirt

(c) Blouse

(d) Tea Towel

(e) Apron

(f) School Dress



(i) Jacket or Coat



(l) Sewing Box

(m) Pillow

(n) Potholders

(o) Placemats

(p) Weskit or Vest

(q) Knitting

(r) Crochet

(s) Latch Hook

(t) Embroidery

(u) Appliqué





(z) Costume

(aa) Jumper

(bb) Bed Covering

(cc) Quilted Item



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ADULT DIVISION NEEDLEWORK;

Class 703 Rugs

(a) Woven

(b) Braided

(c) Crochet

(d) Hooked

(e) Other Than Named

Class 704 Pillow Slips

(a) Embroidery

(b) Crochet Trim

(c) Tatted Trim

(d) Cut Work

(e) Appliqué

(f) Hemstitch

(g) Other Than Named

Class 705 Table Cloths

(a) Hemstitch

(b) Embroidery

(c) Crochet

(d) Appliqué


Class 706 Luncheon Cloths

(a) Hemstitch

(b) Embroidery

(c) Crochet

(d) Appliqué


Class 707 Dresser Cover

(a) Embroidery

(b) Cut Work

(c) Appliqué

(d) Other Than Named

Class 708 Buffet or Vanity Set (3 pieces)

(a) Embroidery

(b) Cut Work

(c) Appliqué


Class 709 Centerpieces (more than 2 inches)

(a) Cut Work

(b) Solid Tatting

(c) Tatted Trim

(d) Embroidery


Class 710 Towels

(a) Embroidery

(b) Hemstitch

(c) Tatted Trim

(d) Crochet Trim

(e) Appliqué

(f) Other Trim

Class 711 Tea Towels (Set of 6)

(a) Embroidery

(b) Appliqué

(c) Other Than Named

Class 712 Pot Holder (Set of 3)

(a) Crochet

(b) Knit

(c) Woven

(d) Appliqué


Class 713 Sofa Pillows or Tops

(a) Pieced

(b) Quilted

(c) Appliqué

(d) Smocked

(e) Crochet

(f) Embroidery

(g) Cross Stitch

(h) Pin Point

(i) Latch Hook

(j) Other Than Named

Class 714 Aprons

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(a) Kitchen

(b) Embelished Purchased

(c) Tatted Trim


Class 715 Handkerchiefs

(a) Hemstitch

(b) Crochet Trim

(c) Tatted Trim


Class 716 Crochet

(a) Afghan

(b) Sweater

(c) Cape or Poncho

(d) Baby Afghan

(e) Doilies

(f) 3-Piece Baby set

(g) Collar

(h) Hat

(i) Socks

(j) Other Than Named

Class 717 Knitting

(a) Man’s Sweater

(b) Woman’s Sweater

(c) Child’s Sweater

(d) Afghan

(e) Stole, Cape or Poncho

(f) 3-Piece Baby Set

(g) Socks

(h) Other Than Named

Class 718 Carry-alls

(a) Laundry Bag

(b) Swimming Bag

(c) Tote Bag

(d) Purses


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

(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

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.)

(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

(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

Class 721 Men’s Apparel

(a) Suit (b) Slacks

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(c) Sports Shirt

(d) Sleepwear

(e) Tie

(f) Embellished

Purchased Item

(g) Other Than Nam

COMFORTS, QUILTS & BEDSPREADS:

Class 722 Comforts

(a) Pieced

(b) Appliqué

(c) Other Than Named

Class 723 Quilts - Bed Size – ALL Hand Stitched

(a) Pieced

(b) Appliqué

(c) Whole Cloth

(d) Embroidery

(e) Other Techniques

Class 724 Quilts - Bed Size – Machine Stitched on top

(a) Pieced (d) Embroidery

(b) Appliqué (e) Other Techniques

(c) Whole Cloth

Class 725 Quilts – Bed Size – Hand Stitched on top

(a) Pieced (b) Appliqué

(c) Whole Cloth

Class 726 Wall Quilt

(a) Pieced

(b) Appliqué

(c) Whole Cloth

(d) Embroidery


Miniature Quilt

(a) Pieced (d) Embroidery

(b) Appliqué (e) Other Techniques

(c) Whole Clot

Class 727 Lap Quilt

(a) Pieced

(b) Appliqué

(c) Whole Cloth

(d) Embroidery


Baby Quilt

(a) Pieced

(b) Appliqué

(c) Whole Cloth

(d) Embroidery


Other Quilt

(a) Pillow

(b) Table Runner

(c) Window Treatment

(d) Other

Class 728 Bedspreads

(a) Embroidery

(b) Crochet

(c) Appliqué


Class 729 New from Old (Old blocks or tops made into finished item)

(a) Quilt

(b) Wall Hanging

(c) Baby Quilt

(d) Miniature Quilt

(e) Home Decorator Item

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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, 2014.

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, 2014. 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 http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/publications/publications_usda.html 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 1-800-262-3804 for current research information.) They can email 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.


Premium checks should be picked up. See rule #1.

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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

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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

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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


c. Strawberry h. Rhubarb

d. Peach i. Low Sugar

e. Pear j. Other Than Named

Class 869 Jam

a. Cherry f. Plum


c. Strawberry h. Rhubarb

d. Peach i. Other Than Named

e. Pear

Class 870 Pickles and Relishes

a. Pickled Beets e. Pickled Onions

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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

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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, 2014. 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 1st - $1.00, 2nd - $.75, 3rd - $.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, ships & buildings

H. Soft Sculpture O. Jewelry

B. Weaving I. Woodwork – bird houses

P. Gourds

C. Wall Hangings J. Woodwork – carvings Q. Bird house – non wood

D. Hand Made Dolls K. Purchased Embellished Item

R. Basket Weaving

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

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Class 903 – Art

A. Ethic Art G. Collage M. Mixed Media

B. Drawings – Colored Pencil

H. Sculpture Relief (Flat) N. Recycled

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)




Class 906 – Art Watercolor or Tempra (NO Paint by Number)




YOUTH DEPARTMENT

Preschool through 1st grade

Class 907 – Collections (Limit to 10 Items)

A. Model Cars G. Dolls M. Hero Figures

B. Model Airplanes H. Dinosaurs N. Pez

C. Model Trucks, Tractors, etc.

I. Action Figures O. Memorabilia

D. Animals J. Marbles P. Novelties

E. Minerals K. Hats, Caps Q. Stuffed Animals

F. Shells L. Jewelry R. Other Than Names

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A. Totem Poles J. Purchased Embellished Items

S. Paper Mache

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 Furnishings

N. Clay Birds W. Wreath

F. Small Decorated Tepee

O. Clay Bugs X. Sand Art

G. Flowers P. Clay Autos Y. Mosaics

H. Soft Sculpture Q. Ceramics Z. Other Than Named

I. Woodwork R. Jewelry

Class 909 - Art

A. Ethnic Art O. Drawings – Marker – People

CC. Mixed Media – Other

B. Drawings – Crayon – Plant Life

P. Drawings – Marker – Other

DD. Pastels

C. Drawings – Crayon – Animals

Q. Drawings – Pencil – Plant Life

EE. Collage

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 – Other

T. Drawings – Pencil – People

HH. Air Brushing

G. Drawings – Colored Pencil – Plant Life

U Drawings – Pencil – Other

II. Pottery

H. Drawings – Colored Pencil – Animals

V. Chalk JJ. Recycled

I. Drawings – Colored Pencil – Buildings

W. Felt KK. Novelty

J. Drawings – Colored Pencil – People

X. Pen & Ink LL. Scratch Art

K. Drawings – Colored Pencil – Other

Y. Mixed Media - Plants MM. Mosaic

L. Drawings – Marker – Plant Life

Z. Mixed Media - Animals NN. Painting

M. Drawings – Marker – Animals

AA. Mixed Media – Buildings OO. Other Than Named

N. Drawings – Marker - Buildings

BB. Mixed Media - People

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A. Landscape D. Plant Life G. People

B. Portrait E. Animal Life H. Other Than Named


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

YOUTH DEPARTMENT

Grades 2-4







E. Minerals K. Hats, Caps Q. Stuffed Animals – no more than 4




S. Paper Mache











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Class 914 - Art





DD. Pastels



EE. Collage









HH. Air Brushing



II. Pottery




W. Felt KK. Novelty


















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YOUTH DEPARTMENT

Grades 5-8











S. Paper Mache











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Class 919 - Art





DD. Pastels



EE. Collage









HH. Air Brushing



II. Pottery




W. Felt KK. Novelty


















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YOUTH DEPARTMENT

Grades 9-12










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


Q. Ceramics CC. Leather Work


R. Jewelry DD. Wire Sculpture

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 Embellished Items

V. Plaque HH. Other Than Named

K. Bead Art W. Wreath

L. Sandpainting X. Sand Art

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Class 924 - Art


DD. Pastels



EE. Collage









HH. Air Brushing



II. Pottery



JJ. Recycled


V. Chalk KK. Novelty


W. Felt LL. Scratch Art


X. Pen & Ink MM. Mosaic


Y. Mixed Media - Plants NN. Painting


Z. Mixed Media - Animals OO. Computer Pictures


AA. Mixed Media – Buildings PP. Creative Writing (Poetry or Prose)


BB. Mixed Media - People QQ. Origami

CC. Mixed Media – Other RR. Other Than Named

Class 925 – Art Oil Painting (NO Paint by Number)




Class 926 – Art Acrylics (NO Paint by Number)




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SENIOR CITIZEN DEPARTMENT


A. Latch Hook K. Purchased Embellished Items

U. Plaque

B. Weaving L. Handmade Teddy Bear V. Wreath

C. Crewel M. Counted Cross Stitch W. Mosaic

D. Wall Hangings N. Bird Houses – other than wood

X. Metal Crafts


O. Doll Clothes Y. String Art

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 – Carvings

S. Gourds CC. Handmade Novelties

J. Woodwork – Bird Houses

T. Basket Weaving DD. Stained Glass

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

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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, 2014. 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, 2014. The

exhibits may also be picked up from 9 - 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 23, 2014.

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

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YOUTH DEPARTMENT

(Preschool through Grade 3)

Class 951 Film & Digital Photography

a. Black & White

b. Portrait

c. People

d. Action

e. Sports

f. Pets

g. Wildlife

h. Architecture


j. Landscape




n. Outdoors Photo

o. Indoors Photo

p. Abstract



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


j. Landscape




n. Outdoors Photo

o. Indoors Photo

p. Abstract



Effects

s. Other Than Named

HIGHSCHOOL GRADES DEPARTMENT

(Grades 9 - 12)

Class 955 Film & Photography Including Film Photos Computer Enhanced

a. Black & White

b. Portrait

c. People

d. Action

e. Sports

f. Pets

g. Wildlife

h. Architecture


j. Landscape




n. Outdoors Photo

o. Indoors Photo

p. Abstract



Effects

s. Other Than Named

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Coloring Contest:

Divisions:

*Pre-K and under

*Kindergarten and 1st Grade

*2nd and 3rd Grade

*4th 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.

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OPEN CLASS PIE BAKING CONTEST AT MILLS COUNTY FAIR

Sponsored by Mills County Farm Bureau

2014 Pie-Baking Contest Rules

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 $100.00

B. 1st place in each category $ 50.00

4. 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.

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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

10 – 17 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

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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 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 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.

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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) 10-12 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.

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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 13-24 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.

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Division 37

MILLS COUNTY FAIR

GREASED PIG CONTEST RULES AND

REGULATIONS

SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2014 – 7:30 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 25

1. 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 402-618-3478 with any questions.

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MILLS COUNTY FAIR

STICK HORSE RACE RULES 2014

SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2014 – 7:30 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 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place

contestants in each age group will receive a trophy.

SPONSORED BY: GREAT WESTERN BANK

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MILLS COUNTY FAIR

MUTTON BUSTING RULES

SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2014

7:30 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

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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, 2014.

4. Official turn in time is no later than 6:25 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2014.

5. 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

1st place for $200, 2nd place for $150 & 3rd 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: ____________________________________ ______________________________________ ____________________________________ ______________________________________

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