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2021

PARKE COUNTY

OPEN CLASS ENTRY BOOK

July 9th - 16th , 2021

PLEASE READ ALL OF THE GENERAL RULES

as some may have changed and/or been updated.

Some New Categories to look for:Maple Syrup

JerkyQuilts

Cake & Cookie DecoratingComputer Aided Art/Craft

*Youth may enter in all categories unless noted.

Please note changes in several categories to reflect entry requirements.

Call the Parke County Extension Office at 765-569-3176 with any questions.

It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard

to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability, or status as a veteran. Purdue University is an Affirmative Action Institution.

MARK YOUR CALENDARSALL CHECK IN TIMES ARE FROM 8 AM TO 11 AM

JUDGING BEGINS AT 1 PM AND WILL BE CLOSED UNLESS NOTED AT CHECK IN

MONDAY, JULY 12TH Art*, Baking*, Food Preservation* & Jerky*, Crops, Gardening, Honey, Maple Syrup

TUESDAY, JULY 13TH Fancy Work*, Crafts*, Photography*, Metal Works*, Quilts*

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14TH Flowers

* Adult & Youth

FRIDAY, JULY 16TH Baker’s Best & Homemaker’s Day at the Fair

ALL EXHIBITS WILL BE RELEASED FOR PICKUP ON FRIDAY, JULY 16TH AFTER HOMEMAKER'S DAY - FROM 2 PM TO 5 PM

Just for fun!“Fair Memorabalia/Photos”

To celebrate the Parke County Fair’s Centennial +One, we will be having a “just for fun” contest in Open Class. Please enter any item you feel fits the category and

include an index card explaining your entry!

Awards will be given for:1. Most Unique

2. Oldest3. Most Meaningful

Entries will be accepted on Tuesday, July 13th from 9 am to 1 pm

These items will be displayed in roped area. Damage ? etc. One entry per person. Open to all!

GENERAL RULES & GUIDELINES1. All entries must be received between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. on the project scheduled day. No LATE entries will be accepted.2. All judging will be closed and will begin at 1 p.m. on the scheduled day unless noted.3. All projects should be removed on Friday, July 16th from 2 pm to 5 pm. There will be NO early release. Items not picked up on Friday can be picked up the week following the fair at the Extension Office during the hours of 8:30 am to 4 pm. -- 765-569-3176.4. There are no residency restrictions to exhibit in Open Class.5. Article of competition must be made within the last 2 years and not previously entered in the Parke County Open Class. 6. Articles of competition must be the work of the exhibitor and can be exhibited no more than ONE (1) year total. If an article is submitted a second year, it will not be eligible for competition -- but will be displayed.7. The Open Class Department reserves the right for an article not to be placed when/if it does not meet the established judging standards.8. All consideration and the award of prizes is based on the judges discretion.9. One entry per division per LOT Number.10. Precautions are taken to ensure the safety of all articles. Items of high value may be removed after judging with approval. The fair will not be responsible for articles damaged, lost or broken.11. Ribbons will be awarded. A Champion and Reserve Champion will be selected in each category. All youth will receive participation ribbons.

MONDAY, JULY 12TH • Art (Adult & Youth)• Baking• Food Preservation• Honey• Maple Syrup• Farm Crops*• Fruit, Vegetables & Root Crops*

TUESDAY, JULY 13TH • Crafts• Fancy Work• Quilts• Metal Works• Photography

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14TH • Flowers & Plants*

Adult & Youth may enter in all categories. Special instructions for those categories marked by (*).

THOSE NOTED WITH AN (*) ARE LIMITED TO ONE ENTRY PER LOT NO. FOR FAMILY, GARDEN, FIELD, ETC.

A Champion & Reserve Champion will be selected in each Category

MONDAY, JULY 12, 2021

Art (Adult) ExhibitsSuperintendent: Pat Jeffries

Assistant Superintendent: TBA

GUIDELINES & INFORMATION

1. Exhibitors allowed up to two (2) entries in each of the four (4) categories.2. The four (4) categories are: a. Oils/Acrylics b. Water Colors c. Pen & Ink, Pencil, Charcoal d. Mixed Media3. All work must have been completed during the last two (2) years and never previously entered in this exhibit.4. Entries must be original work of artist entering. No number paintings; No class work or copies of class work will be accepted.5. All entries must be ready to hang.

Categories____ 1 - Oils/Acrylics____ 2 - Water Colors____ 3 - Pen & Ink, Pencil, Charcoal____ 4 - Mixed Media

Art (Youth) ExhibitsSuperintendent: Susie Teschmacher

Assistant Superintendent: TBA

GUIDELINES & INFORMATION1 Entries accepted by anyyouth who is enrolled in grade kindergarten (K) through twelve (12) in the past school year.2 Exhibitors allowed up to two (2) entries in each of the four (4) categories.3. The four (4) categories are: a. Oils/Acrylics b. Water Colors c. Pen & Ink, Pencil, Charcoal d. Mixed Media4. All entries will be judged on skills and ability to use the material chosen 5. Entries will be divided into the following classes: Class I Preschool (P) through Sixth (6) Grade Class II Seventh (7) through Twelfth (12) Grade6. All entries must be ready to hang.

Categories____ 1 - Oils/Acrylics____ 2 - Water Colors____ 3 - Pen & Ink, Pencil, Charcoal____ 4 - Mixed Media


BakingSuperintendent: Fran Krasek

Assistant Superintendent: Sonja Vitaniemi

GUIDELINES & INFORMATION1. Filling, frosting, glazing, pie filling & meringue, whether cooked or uncooked are NOT PERMITTED to contain cream cheese, whipped cream, unpasteurized milk or unpasteurized eggs/egg whites. Pasteurized eggs or eggs cooked to 160° F may be used.2. Home canned fruits, vegetables or meats are NOT PERMITTED in any product.3. COMPLETE RECIPES MUST BE PROVIDED FOR EACH ENTRY. Entries will NOT be accepted without a recipe. Recipes will NOT be displayed with product.4. Contestants should carefully follow safe food handling practices. Entrants should wash their hands. Hands should not have open cuts before preparing food. Whenever possible, baked products should be transported and stored in chilled coolers (41° F or cooler).5. Youth divided into Class I: Preschool (P) through Sixth (6) Grade Class II: Seventh (7) through Twelfth (12) Grade6. Judges and individuals who consume products from County and State competitions should know they are at risk for food borne illness. A judge has the discretion to not taste any item. 7. All baked items will be placed in the Bake Sale to support the Parke County 4-H Fair - unless otherwise noted by participant.Class A - Bread from Scratch

____ LOT NO. 1 - Yeast Bread____ LOT NO. 2 - Corn Bread____ LOT NO. 3 - Yeast Rolls (6)____ LOT NO. 4 - Biscuits (6)____ LOT NO. 5 - Cinnamon Rolls (6)____ LOT NO. 6 - Nut Bread, no icing____ LOT NO. 7 - Pumpkin Bread____ LOT NO. 8 - Persimmon Bread____ LOT NO. 9 - Zucchini Bread____ LOT NO. 10 - Muffins (6)____ LOT NO. 11 - Other____ LOT NO. 12 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 13 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class B- Cakes from Scratch - Exhibit whole cakes on covered cardboard.____ LOT NO. 1 - Dark Cake____ LOT NO. 2 - Light Cake____ LOT NO. 3 - Iced Angel Food____ LOT NO. 4 - Un-iced Angel Food____ LOT NO. 5 - Coconut Cake____ LOT NO. 6 - Cupcakes (6)____ LOT NO. 7 - Jelly Roll____ LOT NO. 8 - Cake Pops (6)____ LOT NO. 9 - Miscellaneous, Any cake not listed above____ LOT NO. 10 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 11 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

MONDAY, JULY 12, 2021Baking (cont.)

Class C- Cookies from Scratch ____ LOT NO. 1 - Drop Cookies (6)____ LOT NO. 2 - Sugar Coo1kies (6)____ LOT NO. 3 - Peanut Butter Cookies (6)____ LOT NO. 4 - Bar Cookies (6)____ LOT NO. 5 - Brownies (6)____ LOT NO. 6 - Filled Cookies (6)____ LOT NO. 7 - Rolled Cookies (6)____ LOT NO. 8 - Any Other Cookie (6)____ LOT NO. 9 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 10 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class D- Candy from Scratch ____ LOT NO. 1 - Peanut Brittle (1/4 pound)____ LOT NO. 2 - Plain Chocolate Fudge (1/4 pound)____ LOT NO. 3 - Divinity (1/4 pound)____ LOT NO. 4 - Sassafras Candy (1/4 pound)____ LOT NO. 5 - Box of Assorted Candy, 3 varieties or more____ LOT NO. 6 - Peanut Butter Fudge (1/4 pound)____ LOT NO. 7 - Toffee (1/4 pound)____ LOT NO. 8 - Caramels (1/4 pound)____ LOT NO. 9 - Cream Candies (1/4 pound)____ LOT NO. 10 - Any Other Candy (1/4 pound)____ LOT NO. 11 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 12 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class E- Pies from Scratch ____ LOT NO. 1 - Pecan____ LOT NO. 2 - Apple____ LOT NO. 3 - Cherry____ LOT NO. 4 - Berry____ LOT NO. 5 - Peach____ LOT NO. 6 - Butterscotch, no meringue____ LOT NO. 7 - Chocolate, no meringue____ LOT NO. 8 - Lemon, no meringue____ LOT NO. 9 - Pumpkin Pie____ LOT NO. 10 - Any Other Pie____ LOT NO. 11 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 12 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

MONDAY, JULY 12, 2021Baking (cont.)

Class F- Honey, Pure Maple Syrup, &/or Maple Sugar from Scratch At least 50% of sweetener MUST be from honey, maple syrup, &/or maple sugar

____ LOT NO. 1 - Breads____ LOT NO. 2 - Cake____ LOT NO. 3 - Cookies (6)____ LOT NO. 4 - Pies____ LOT NO. 5 - Candy____ LOT NO. 6 - Muffins (6)____ LOT NO. 7 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 8 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class G- Create with a Mix____ LOT NO. 1 - Cake or Cupcakes (6)____ LOT NO. 2 - Quick Breads____ LOT NO. 3 - Cookies (6)____ LOT NO. 4 - Yeast Bread____ LOT NO. 5 - Pie, no meringue____ LOT NO. 6 - Muffins (6)____ LOT NO. 7 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 8 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class H- Decorated ItemsItems are judged on decoration only - they are not judged on flavor and will not be tasted

____ LOT NO. 1 - Cake____ LOT NO. 2 - Cupcakes (6)____ LOT NO. 3 - Cookies (6)____ LOT NO. 4 - Parke County 100th Fair Item____ LOT NO. 5 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 6 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Food PreservationSuperintendent: Sarabeth Marcinko

Assistant Superintendent: Grace JohnstonGUIDELINES & INFORMATION1. All articles MUST be strictly homemade and the work of the person entering the exhibit.2. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE CORRECTLY SEALED, LABELED WITH NAME, CONTENTS, AND DATE CANNED. 3. Youth divided into Class I: Preschool (P) through Sixth (6) Grade Class II: Seventh (7) through Twelfth (12) Grade4. All canned products must be canned after 2020 Parke County Fair 5. Judges will not taste any item. Judge will look at headspace, air bubbles, product appearance, bands, etc.6. * Preserves exhibited in half-pint jars, quarter-pint (4 oz) jars, or jelly jars. * Jellies & jams exhibited in half-pint jars, quarter-pint (4 oz) jars, or jelly jars * Pickles exhibited in pint or half-pint jars * RINGS MUST BE LEFT ON ALL FOOD PRESERVATION JARS. * USDA Canning Guidelines will be followed by all classes.


Class A- Fruits & Vegetables____ LOT NO. 1 - Peaches____ LOT NO. 2 - Berries____ LOT NO. 3 - Snap Beans____ LOT NO. 4 - Tomatoes____ LOT NO. 5 - Grape Juice____ LOT NO. 6 - Tomato Juice____ LOT NO. 7 - Miscellaneous, Any fruit or vegetable not listed____ LOT NO. 8 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 9 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class B- Preserves - Whole Fruit, Butters, & Jams____ LOT NO. 1 - Berry Preserves____ LOT NO. 2 - Rhubarb Conserve____ LOT NO. 3 - Apple Butter____ LOT NO. 4 - Raspberry Jam____ LOT NO. 5 - Strawberry Jam____ LOT NO. 6 - Blackberry Jam____ LOT NO. 7 - Marmalade, Any____ LOT NO. 8 - Miscellaneous Preserve, Butter or Jam not listed____ LOT NO. 9 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 10 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class C- Jellies____ LOT NO. 1 - Blackberry____ LOT NO. 2 - Grape____ LOT NO. 3 - Raspberry____ LOT NO. 4 - Apple____ LOT NO. 5 - Miscellaneous, any jelly not listed above____ LOT NO. 6 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 7 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II


Class D- Pickles & Relish____ LOT NO. 1 - Beet Pickle____ LOT NO. 2 - Vegetable Relish____ LOT NO. 3 - Cucumber Pickles; Sweet____ LOT NO. 4 - Cucumber Pickles; Dill____ LOT NO. 5 - Bread & Butter Pickles____ LOT NO. 6 - Lime Pickles____ LOT NO. 7 - Salsa____ LOT NO. 8 - Dilly Beans____ LOT NO. 9 - Zucchini Relish____ LOT NO. 10 - Miscellaneous, Any pickle or relish not listed____ LOT NO. 11 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 12 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Food Preservation (cont.)

Class E- Frozen Foods____ LOT NO. 1 - Corn____ LOT NO. 2 - Peas____ LOT NO. 3 - Beans____ LOT NO. 4 - Lima Beans____ LOT NO. 5 - Cake____ LOT NO. 6 - Pie____ LOT NO. 7 - Baked Pie____ LOT NO. 8 - Strawberries____ LOT NO. 9 - Raspberries____ LOT NO. 10 - Blackberries____ LOT NO. 11 - Peaches____ LOT NO. 12 - Jam____ LOT NO. 13 - Miscellaneous, Any frozen food not listed____ LOT NO. 8 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 9 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class F- Dried Foods____ LOT NO. 1 - Fruits____ LOT NO. 2 - Fruit Leather____ LOT NO. 3 - Vegetables____ LOT NO. 4 - Herbs____ LOT NO. 5 - Jerky____ LOT NO. 6 - Meats____ LOT NO. 7 - Miscellaneous, Any dried food not listed____ LOT NO. 8 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 9 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

HoneySuperintendent: Grace JohnstonAssistant Superintendent: TBD


1. All honey to be displayed in glass or plastic jars with head space (if possible). Amount to display is 12 fluid ounces = 1 pound.2. Youth divided into Class I: Preschool (P) through Sixth (6) Grade Class II: Seventh (7) through Twelfth (12) Grade3. Judging will take place at 5 p.m.


____ LOT NO. 1 - 2 1lb Jars of Light Liquid Honey____ LOT NO. 2 - 2 1lb Jars of Amber Liquid Honey____ LOT NO. 3 - 2 1lb Jars of Light Chunk Honey____ LOT NO. 4 - 2 1lb Jars of Amber Chunk Honey____ LOT NO. 5 - 2 1lb Jars of Light Comb Honey____ LOT NO. 6 - 2 1lb Jars of Amber Comb Honey____ LOT NO. 7 - 2 1lb Jars of Light Creamed Honey____ LOT NO. 8 - 2 1lb Jars of Amber Creamed Honey____ LOT NO. 9 - 2 1lb Bars of Beeswax____ LOT NO. 10 - 1 1lb Jar of Bee Pollen____ LOT NO. 11 - 2 Round Sections Combed Honey____ LOT NO. 12 - 2 Basswood Sections Combed Honey____ LOT NO. 13 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 14 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Maple SyrupSuperintendent: Grace JohnstonAssistant Superintendent: TBD

GUIDELINES & INFORMATION1. All maple syrup to be displayed in glass or plastic jars. Amount to display is 12 fluid ounces = 1 pound.2. Youth divided into Class I: Preschool (P) through Sixth (6) Grade Class II: Seventh (7) through Twelfth (12) Grade3. Judging will take place at 5 p.m.

____ LOT NO. 1 - 2 1lb Jars of Light Maple Syrup____ LOT NO. 2 - 2 1lb Jars of Amber Maple Syrup____ LOT NO. 3 - 2 1lb Jars of Dark Maple Syrup____ LOT NO. 4 - 2 1lb Jars of Very Dark Maple Syrup____ LOT NO. 5 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 6 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II


• All exhibits must contain the correct amount of produce as noted by Lot No.• Plates will be furnished by the Open Class Department for fruit & vegetables

Farm CropsClass A - Grain

____ LOT NO. 1 - Quart Winter Wheat____ LOT NO. 2 - Quart of Oats____ LOT NO. 3 - Quart of Rye____ LOT NO. 4 - Quart of Corn____ LOT NO. 5 - Quart of Soybeans____ LOT NO. 6 - Quart of Any Other Grain

Class B - Grass Silage

____ LOT NO. 1 - Quart of Grass Silage in a sealed jar

Class C - Hay

____ LOT NO. 1 - 1 Bale Slice of Alfalfa Hay____ LOT NO. 2 - 1 Bale Slice of Clover Hay____ LOT NO. 3 - 1 Bale Slice of Mixed Hay

All hay exhibits shall be in a bale slice (or a slice hay cut from a round bale) approxi-mately 8” thick; exhibited in a box not over 24”

Fruit, Vegetables, and Root Crops

Class A - Vegetables - Cabbage Family

____ LOT NO. 1 - Broccoli, 1 head____ LOT NO. 2 - Brussels Sprouts, 10____ LOT NO. 3 - Cabbage, 1 round head____ LOT NO. 4 - Cabbage, 1 pointed head____ LOT NO. 5 - Cabbage, 1 flat head____ LOT NO. 6 - Cabbage, 1 red head____ LOT NO. 7 - Cauliflower, 1 head____ LOT NO. 8 - Other Cabbage Family, 1 head

NOTE: Do not peel leaves from cabbage before exhibiting.


Fruit, Vegetables, and Root Crops (cont.)

Class B - Vegetables - Gourd Family

____ LOT NO. 1 - Muskmelon____ LOT NO. 2 - Cucumber, slicing type, 1____ LOT NO. 3 - Cucumber, pickling type, 5____ LOT NO. 4 - Pumpkin, sweet pie, 1____ LOT NO. 5 - Squash, summer zucchini, 1____ LOT NO. 6 - Squash, summer other types, 1____ LOT NO. 7 - Squash, winter butternut, 1____ LOT NO. 8 - Squash, winter other type, 1____ LOT NO. 9 - Watermelon, Crimson, 1____ LOT NO. 10 - Watermelon, other types, 1____ LOT NO. 11 - Any Gourd Family Vegetable____ LOT NO. 12 - Any Gourd


Class C - Other Vegetables

____ LOT NO. 1 - Beans, String, 10 pods____ LOT NO. 2 - Beans, Wax, 10 pods____ LOT NO. 3 - Beans, Baby Lima, 10 shelled pods____ LOT NO. 4 - Beans, Lima, Seeded, Large, 10 shelled pods____ LOT NO. 5 - Beans, Pole, 10 pods____ LOT NO. 6 - Beans, Other, 10 pods____ LOT NO. 7 - Celery, 1 bunch____ LOT NO. 8 - Eggplant, 1____ LOT NO. 9 - Okra, 5 pods____ LOT NO. 10 - Peppers, Green, Sweet, Bell, 5____ LOT NO. 11 - Peppers, Red Bell, 5____ LOT NO. 12 - Peppers, Sweet Banana, 5____ LOT NO. 13 - Any Hot Pepper, 5____ LOT NO. 14 - Pimentos, 5____ LOT NO. 15 - Tomatoes, red, 5____ LOT NO. 16 - Tomatoes, yellow or orange, 5____ LOT NO. 17 - Tomatoes, dwarf, 10____ LOT NO. 18 - Tomatoes, Roma, 5


Class C - Other Vegetables

____ LOT NO. 19 - Rhubarb, 5 stalks____ LOT NO. 20 - Yellow Sweet Corn, 5 ears*____ LOT NO. 21 - White Sweet Corn, 5 ears*____ LOT NO. 22 - Bi-color Sweet Corn, 5 ears*____ LOT NO. 23 - Kohlrabi____ LOT NO. 24 - Any Other Vegetable

*CORN should be shucked and cleaned.


Class D - Root Crop

____ LOT NO. 1 - Beets, round, 5____ LOT NO. 2 - Carrots, Nantes, 5____ LOT NO. 3 - Carrots, Chantenay, 5____ LOT NO. 4 - Carrots, other varieties, 5____ LOT NO. 5 - Onions, white, 5*____ LOT NO. 6 - Onions, yellow, 5*____ LOT NO. 7 - Onions, red, 5*____ LOT NO. 8 - Onions, Bermuda, 5*____ LOT NO. 9 - Parsnips, 5____ LOT NO. 10 - Turnips, 5____ LOT NO. 11 - Rutabaga, 1____ LOT NO. 12 - Any Other Root Crop, 5

*ONIONS should be peeled and cleaned.



Class E - Potatoes

____ LOT NO. 1 - Early Rose, 5____ LOT NO. 2 - Irish Cobblers, 5____ LOT NO. 3 - Rural New Yorkers, 5____ LOT NO. 4 - Superior, 5____ LOT NO. 5 - Norland (early red), 5____ LOT NO. 6 - Kennebec, 5____ LOT NO. 7 - Burbank, type, long, Russet, 5____ LOT NO. 8 - Yukon Gold, 5____ LOT NO. 9 - Yellow, 5____ LOT NO. 10 - Red, 5____ LOT NO. 11 - Any Variety Not Listed, 5

Class F - Apples

____ LOT NO. 1 - Delicious, 5____ LOT NO. 2 - Grimes Golden, 5____ LOT NO. 3 - Jonathan, 5____ LOT NO. 4 - Rome Beauty, 5____ LOT NO. 5 - Stayman Winesap, 5____ LOT NO. 6 - Any Variety Not Listed, 5

Class G - Plums

____ LOT NO. 1 - Red Plums, 10____ LOT NO. 2 - Blue Plums, Freestone, 10____ LOT NO. 3 - Blue Damson, 10____ LOT NO. 4 - Stanley, 10____ LOT NO. 5 - Earl Blue Free, 10



Class I - Peaches

____ LOT NO. 1 - Yellow Cling, 5____ LOT NO. 2 - White Cling, 5____ LOT NO. 3 - Yellow Freestone, 5____ LOT NO. 4 - White Freestone, 5

Class H - Pears

____ LOT NO. 1 - Any Variety, 4




Class J - Any Other Fruit

____ LOT NO. 1 - Berries, 10____ LOT NO. 2 - Any Other Fruit Not Listed

Class K - Grapes

____ LOT NO. 1 - Blue or Black, 1 cluster____ LOT NO. 2 - White or Green, 1 cluster____ LOT NO. 3 - Red or Pink, 1 cluster____ LOT NO. 4 - Seedless, any variety, 1 cluster

Class L - Special Produce Class

____ LOT NO. 1 - Pumpkin (all varieties), Largest by weight____ LOT NO. 2 - Squash (all varieties), Largest by weight____ LOT NO. 3 - Watermelon, Largest by weight____ LOT NO. 4 - Tomato, Largest by weight ____ LOT NO. 5 - Potato, Largest by weight ____ LOT NO. 6 - Onion, Largest by weight

Vegetable must be edible




Class L - Special Produce Class (cont.)

____ LOT NO. 7 - Cabbage head, Largest by weight____ LOT NO. 8 - Sunflower (market quality), Largest by diameter____ LOT NO. 9 - Most unusual growth form

Class M - Garden Collection

____ LOT NO. 1 - Three (3) plates of three (3) different vegetables

Class N - Market Basket

Each exhibitor must furnish their own basket. The Parke County 4-H Fair Board is not responsible for loss or damage to basket or contents.

Exhibit a Market Basket containing at least six (6) different vegetables. This basket should include enough food for a family of five (5). The following is a sample Market Basket. Vegetable selection is up to the exhibitor. Use your imagination.

Beans - green or wax - 1 poundBeets - 4Broccoli - 1 headCorn - 5 earsCucumbers - 3Muskmelon - 1Tomatoes - 3Cabbage - 1 headCauliflower - 1 headCarrots - 5Eggplant - 1

TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021CRAFTS

Superintendent: Lee Etta LightleAssistant Superintendent: Janet Royer

GUIDELINES & INFORMATION1. All entries must be made within the last 2 years and not exhibited in the Parke County Open Class in prior years.2. All youth categories are the same as adult. 3. Youth divided into Class I: Preschool (P) through Sixth (6) Grade Class II: Seventh (7) through Twelfth (12) Grade

Class A - Ceramics (to include: Ceramics, Clay, Dough, Plaster, & Glass)

____ LOT NO. 1 - Hand Painted, non-glazed____ LOT NO. 2 - Hand Painted, glazed____ LOT NO. 3 - Glazed____ LOT NO. 4 - Fired Decal____ LOT NO. 5 - Hand Formed____ LOT NO. 6 - Other not listed above____ LOT NO. 7 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 8 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class B - Dolls & Toys____ LOT NO. 1 - All Cloth____ LOT NO. 2 - Ceramic____ LOT NO. 3 - Animal____ LOT NO. 4 - Jointed____ LOT NO. 5 - Non-wood____ LOT NO. 6 -Yarn____ LOT NO. 7 - Other not listed above____ LOT NO. 8 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 9 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class C - Miscellaneous Crafts____ LOT NO. 1 - Embellished Clothing or Item____ LOT NO. 2 - Felt Novelty____ LOT NO. 3 - Plastic Canvas____ LOT NO. 4 - Pictures, not painted____ LOT NO. 5 - Pictures, Artwork, Digitally created____ LOT NO. 6 - Christmas Decoration____ LOT NO. 7 - Parke County Fair 100 +one year Anniversary Theme Items____ LOT NO. 8 - Other not listed above____ LOT NO. 9 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 10 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021Crafts (cont.)

Class D - Miscellaneous Crafts 2____ LOT NO. 1 - Tole Painting____ LOT NO. 2 - Basketry____ LOT NO. 3 - Re-Purposed Item____ LOT NO. 4 - Nature Item____ LOT NO. 5 - Polymer Clay Work____ LOT NO. 6 - Hand Made Buttons, Set of at least 4 on a card____ LOT NO. 7 - Other not listed above____ LOT NO. 8 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 9 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class E - Paper Crafts____ LOT NO. 1 - Quilling____ LOT NO. 2 - Scrapbooking____ LOT NO. 3 - Cards, Group of 4____ LOT NO. 4 - Scherenschnitte____ LOT NO. 5 - Origami____ LOT NO. 6 - Hand Made Paper____ LOT NO. 7 - Other not listed above____ LOT NO. 8 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 9 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class F - Jewelry____ LOT NO. 1 - Beaded Jewelry____ LOT NO. 2 - Woven Jewelry____ LOT NO. 3 - Crocheted Jewelry____ LOT NO. 4 - Custom/Hand Fabricated Jewelry____ LOT NO. 5 - RepurposedJewelry____ LOT NO. 6 - Button Jewelry____ LOT NO. 7 - Other not listed above____ LOT NO. 8 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 9 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021Crafts (cont.)

Class G - Felting____ LOT NO. 1 - Needle Felting by Hand____ LOT NO. 2 - Hand Felting____ LOT NO. 3 - Knitted Felting____ LOT NO. 4 - Crocheted Felting____ LOT NO. 5 - Needle Felting by Machine____ LOT NO. 6 - Other not listed above____ LOT NO. 7 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 8 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class H - Rugs____ LOT NO. 1 - Woven____ LOT NO. 2 - Hooked ____ LOT NO. 3 - Crocheted____ LOT NO. 4 - Braided____ LOT NO. 5 - Latch Hook____ LOT NO. 6 - Penny____ LOT NO. 7 - Hand Painted or Stenciled Floor Cloths____ LOT NO. 8 - Other not listed above____ LOT NO. 9 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 10 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class I - Woodworking____ LOT NO. 1 - Bird Houses____ LOT NO. 2 - Household Items____ LOT NO. 3 - Furniture____ LOT NO. 4 - New Item from Re-purposed Items____ LOT NO. 5 - Hand Carving____ LOT NO. 6 - Toys and Games____ LOT NO. 7 - Wood burning____ LOT NO. 8 - Engraving____ LOT NO. 9 - Mixed Techniques/media____ LOT NO. 10 - Other not listed above____ LOT NO. 11 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 12- Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

FANCY WORKSuperintendent: Lee Etta Lightle

Assistant Superintendent: Madonna Babyak

GUIDELINES & INFORMATION1. All entries must be made within the last 2 years and not exhibited in the Parke County Open Class in prior years.2. All youth categories are the same as adult. 3. Youth divided into Class I: Preschool (P) through Sixth (6) Grade Class II: Seventh (7) through Twelfth (12) Grade

TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021

Class A - Fancy Work____ LOT NO. 1 - Pillows____ LOT NO. 2 - Fancy Work made by a person 65 years or older____ LOT NO. 3 - Counted Cross Stitch (Must be ready to hang)____ LOT NO. 4 - Pillowcases, Embroidery____ LOT NO. 5 - Embroidery, Other____ LOT NO. 6 - Machine Embroidery____ LOT NO. 7 - Parke County Fair 100 +one year Anniversary Theme Items____ LOT NO. 8 - Other not listed above____ LOT NO. 9 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 10 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class B - Crocheted Articles____ LOT NO. 1 - Child's Garment____ LOT NO. 2 - Baby Article____ LOT NO. 3 - Baby Blanket____ LOT NO. 4 - Afghan or Bedspread____ LOT NO. 5 - Sweater or Vest____ LOT NO. 6 - Doily____ LOT NO. 7 - Novelty____ LOT NO. 8 - Hat____ LOT NO. 9 - Scarf or Shawl____ LOT NO. 10 - Kitchen Accessories____ LOT NO. 11 - Mixed Techniques Crocheted Article____ LOT NO. 12 - Other not listed above____ LOT NO. 13 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 14 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021Fancy Work (cont.)

Class C - Knitted Articles____ LOT NO. 1 - Sweater or Vest____ LOT NO. 2 - Afghan or Bedspread____ LOT NO. 3 - Child's Garment____ LOT NO. 4 - Baby Article____ LOT NO. 5 - Baby Blanket____ LOT NO. 6 - Novelty____ LOT NO. 7 - Hat____ LOT NO. 8 - Scarf or Shawl____ LOT NO. 9 - Socks or Mittens____ LOT NO. 10 - Kitchen Accessories____ LOT NO. 11 - Knitty Knitter™____ LOT NO. 12 - Mixed Techniques Knitted Article____ LOT NO. 13 - Other not listed above____ LOT NO. 14 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 15 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class D - Sewing____ LOT NO. 1 - Dress____ LOT NO. 2 - Separates____ LOT NO. 3 - Aprons____ LOT NO. 4 - Purses, Bags, and Totes____ LOT NO. 5 - Household Item____ LOT NO. 6 - Re-Purposed Textile____ LOT NO. 7 - Costume____ LOT NO. 8 - Kitchen Accessories____ LOT NO. 9 -Collection of 4 or More Doll Outfits____ LOT NO. 10 -Seasonal Decorations____ LOT NO. 11 - Other not listed above____ LOT NO. 12 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 13 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

QUILTSSuperintendent: Lee Etta Lightle

Assistant Superintendent: Madonna Babyak

GUIDELINES & INFORMATION1. All youth categories are the same as adult. 2. Youth divided into Class I: Preschool (P) through Sixth (6) Grade Class II: Seventh (7) through Twelfth (12) Grade


____ LOT NO. 1 - Appliqué, hand quilted____ LOT NO. 2 - Appliqué, machine quilted____ LOT NO. 3 - Pieced, hand quilted____ LOT NO. 4 - Pieced, machine quilted____ LOT NO. 5 - Embroidered ____ LOT NO. 6 - Hand Quilted - Wall Hanging (48"x48" and under, ready to hang)____ LOT NO. 7 - Machine Quilted - Wall Hanging (48"x48" and under, ready to hang)____ LOT NO. 8 - Comforter or Puff Quilt____ LOT NO. 9 - Baby, hand quilted____ LOT NO. 10 - Baby, machine quilted____ LOT NO. 11 - Mixed Technique____ LOT NO. 12 - Antique Quilt Top, made before 1950, not quilted____ LOT NO. 13 - Antique Quilt Top, made before 1950, quilted____ LOT NO. 14 - Digitally Enhanced Quilt (computer)____ LOT NO. 15 - T-shirt Quilt____ LOT NO. 16 - Other not listed above____ LOT NO. 17 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 18 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Fancy Work (cont.)

Class E - Weaving____ LOT NO. 1 - Card____ LOT NO. 2 - Finger____ LOT NO. 3 - Tri-Loom____ LOT NO. 4 - Weavit™ Loom____ LOT NO. 5 - Inkle™ Loom____ LOT NO. 6 - Rigid Heddle____ LOT NO. 7 - Off Loom____ LOT NO. 8 - Loom____ LOT NO. 9 - Other not listed above____ LOT NO. 10 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 11 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class A - Traditional: No Electric Welding*Must include at least one of the following: mortise & tenon, joinery, collars, or rivets

____ LOT NO. 1 - Adult____ LOT NO. 2 - Youth

Class B - Non-traditional: Includes Electric Welding____ LOT NO. 1 - Adult____ LOT NO. 2 - Youth

Class C - Non-Traditional: Non-Electric Welding____ LOT NO. 1 - Adult____ LOT NO. 2 - Youth

METAL CRAFTSSuperintendent: John BennettAssistant Superintendent: TBD


1. All work must have maker's mark2. Adult category: 18 years of age and older Youth category: Ages 12-17


PHOTOGRAPHYSuperintendent: Grace JohnstonAssistant Superintendent: TBD

GUIDELINES & INFORMATION1. Photographs must be mounted and framed, ready to hang; NO CONSTRUCTION PAPER, POSTER BOARD, ETC.2. No Canvas Prints.3. Photographs must be at least 5" x 7" in size. Should not exceed 16" x 20" or 320 square inches.4. All entries must be made within the last 2 years and not exhibited in the Parke County Open Class in prior years. Amateur and Professional* photographers may enter works. These works will be judged separately - professionals will be noted by a "P" on entry.5. Only one entry per lot number.6. All youth categories are the same as adult. 7. Youth divided into Class I: Preschool (P) through Sixth (6) Grade Class II: Seventh (7) through Twelfth (12) Grade

*A "Professional" is defined as a photographer that receives payment for their services.

Class A - Black & White Photography____ LOT NO. 1 - Structures ____ LOT NO. 2 - Scenic____ LOT NO. 3 - Wildlife____ LOT NO. 4 - Domestic Animal____ LOT NO. 5 - Amateur Portrait Posed____ LOT NO. 6 - Amateur Portrait Candid____ LOT NO. 7 - Flowers____ LOT NO. 8 - Action____ LOT NO. 9 - Insects or Butterflies____ LOT NO. 10 - Other not listed above____ LOT NO. 11 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 12 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II


TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021Photography (cont.)

Class C - Sepia Photography____ LOT NO. 1 - Structures____ LOT NO. 2 - Scenic____ LOT NO. 3 - Wildlife____ LOT NO. 4 - Domestic Animal____ LOT NO. 5 - Amateur Portrait Posed____ LOT NO. 6 - Amateur Portrait Candid____ LOT NO. 7 - Flowers____ LOT NO. 8 - Action____ LOT NO. 9 - Insects or Butterflies____ LOT NO. 10 - Other not listed above____ LOT NO. 11 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 12 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class D - Digitally Enhanced Photography* Original Print MUST be attached to back of frame

*Step by Step procedure (including all software used) written out explaining how arrived at final photograph

____ LOT NO. 1 - Black & White, original photo by entrant, enhanced____ LOT NO. 2 - Color, original photo by entrant, enhanced____ LOT NO. 3 - Black & White, photo found by entrant, enhanced____ LOT NO. 4 - Color, photo found by entrant, enhanced____ LOT NO. 5 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 6 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class B - Color Photography____ LOT NO. 1 - Structures____ LOT NO. 2 - Scenic____ LOT NO. 3 - Wildlife____ LOT NO. 4 - Domestic Animal____ LOT NO. 5 - Amateur Portrait Posed____ LOT NO. 6 - Amateur Portrait Candid____ LOT NO. 7 - Flowers____ LOT NO. 8 - Clouds, Sunsets, Sunrise____ LOT NO. 9 - Insects or Butterflies____ LOT NO. 10 - Action____ LOT NO. 11 - Other not listed above____ LOT NO. 12 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 13 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2021

FLOWERSSuperintendent: Sharon Donovan

Assistant Superintendent: TBD


1. All entries must have been grown by entrant and not have been exhibited in the Parke County Open Class in prior years. 2. All youth categories are the same as adult. 3. Youth divided into Class I: Preschool (P) through Sixth (6) Grade Class II: Seventh (7) through Twelfth (12) Grade

Class A - Specimens* PERFECTION OF BLOOM - Bloom is symmetrical, normal, not over matured, true to type & supported by fairly long,

strong stem bearing healthy foliage. Entries must be grown by entrant and insect & disease free. Entries are to be shown in a plain container & will be judged for "Perfection of Bloom"

____ LOT NO. 1 - Rose, 1 flower____ LOT NO. 2 - Zinnias, small, 5 single flowers____ LOT NO. 3 - Zinnias, large, 5 single flowers____ LOT NO. 4 - Marigolds, small, 5 single flowers____ LOT NO. 5 - Marigolds, large, 5 single flowers____ LOT NO. 6 - Gladiolus, single spike____ LOT NO. 7 - Dahlia, single spike, small____ LOT NO. 8 - Dahlia, single spike, large____ LOT NO. 9 - Day Lilies, 1 stalk____ LOT NO. 10 - Lilies, 1 stalk____ LOT NO. 11 - Other not listed above: 1 spray, spike, or bloom____ LOT NO. 12 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 13 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class B - Flower Arrangements* FLOWER ARRANGEMENT - Those factors & conditions which make for a pleasing floral display. Includes suitability & quality of flowers, color harmony appropriateness of arrangement & general appearance. Home grown materials only ex-cept in silk or dried arrangements. Wires should not show. Arrangements may be made in bowls, vases, trays, or baskets.

Judged for overall appearance & quality. ALL LIVE FLOWERS MUST BE CUT.

____ LOT NO. 1 - Silk Flower Arrangement, No Dried Flowers Included____ LOT NO. 2 - Dried Flower Arrangement, No Silk Flowers Included____ LOT NO. 3 - Old Fashion Flowers in Antique Container____ LOT NO. 4 - Petunias____ LOT NO. 5 - Roses____ LOT NO. 6 - Asters____ LOT NO. 7 - Gladiolus____ LOT NO. 8 - Marigolds____ LOT NO. 9 - Zinnias

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2021Flowers (cont.)

Class B - Flower Arrangements (cont.)____ LOT NO. 10 - White Flowers in White Container____ LOT NO. 11 - Dining Table Arrangement____ LOT NO. 12 - Arrangement in Kitchen Utensil____ LOT NO. 13 - Miniature Vase & Flowers - not over 3" overall (tall/wide)____ LOT NO. 14 - Roadside Beauty - using wild flowers____ LOT NO. 15 - Flower Arrangement in Whimsical Container____ LOT NO. 16 - Flower Arrangement using fresh PURCHASED flowers____ LOT NO. 17 - Any other item____ LOT NO. 18 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 19 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

Class C - Plants____ LOT NO. 1 - Blooming Begonia____ LOT NO. 2 - Foliage Plant____ LOT NO. 3 - African Violets, 1 crown____ LOT NO. 4 - Caladium____ LOT NO. 5 - Orchids____ LOT NO. 6 - Tuberous Begonia, 1 plant____ LOT NO. 7 - Coleus____ LOT NO. 8 - Fern____ LOT NO. 9 - Cactus____ LOT NO. 10 - Terrarium____ LOT NO. 11 - Succulents____ LOT NO. 12 - Cactus/Succulents Collection____ LOT NO. 13 - Hanging Plants____ LOT NO. 14 - Multi, Plan Planter____ LOT NO. 15 - Plant in whimsical container____ LOT NO. 16 - Herb, one plant____ LOT NO. 17 - Bonsai____ LOT NO. 18 - Other not listed above____ LOT NO. 19 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class I____ LOT NO. 20 - Any item above, youth exhibitor - Class II

HOMEMAKERS DAY AT THE FAIRFriday, July 16, 2021

Program at 1 p.m. in the 4-H Community Building (north end)"The History of the Parke County Fair" will share memorable events of the past

fairs in Parke County. We would invite everyone to come join us to learn more about the last 100 +one years of Parke County and the fair.

Baker's Best Competition

2021 Baking Theme: Baking with Rations/Wartime/Depression Era DessertsThe first few years of the Parke County fair came at the end of war and depression.

Celebrate their challenge of the day of baking with limited ingredients.

General Guidelines & Information1. Categories of Baking Contest are: Cookies (6); Bread (quick or yeast); Pie (no meringue); & Cake2. All entries will be received on Friday, July 16, 2021 between 11 a.m. and NOON (12 p.m.) in the 4-H Community Building. No LATE entries will be accepted.3. All entries MUST include a complete recipe card with ingredients and quantities listed.4. Name, address, and phone number must be provided on recipe card.5. Ribbons will be awarded to the first (1st), second (2nd), and third (3rd) place entries.6. Contest is open to any Parke County resident 19 years of age and older and Parke County Extension Homemakers.7. Baked products, plates, pans, dishes to be picked up at the conclusion of the Homemaker's Day at the Fair.8. All participants will follow the Food Safety Guidelines.

Food Safety GuidelinesBaker's Best Competition/Homemaker's Day at the Fair

Baking Rules & Information

1. Filling, frosting, glazing, pie filling & meringue, whether cooked or uncooked are NOT PERMITTED to contain cream cheese, whipped cream, unpasteurized milk or unpasteurized eggs/egg whites. Pasteurized eggs or eggs cooked to 160° F may be used.

2. Home canned fruits, vegetables or meats are NOT PERMITTED in any product.

3. COMPLETE RECIPES MUST BE PROVIDED FOR EACH ENTRY. Entries will NOT be accepted without a recipe. Recipes will NOT be displayed with product.

4. Contestants should carefully follow safe food handling practices. Entrants should wash their hands. Hands should not have open cuts before preparing food. Whenever possible, baked products should be transported and stored in chilled coolers (41° F or cooler).

5. Judges and individuals who consume products from County and State competitions should know they are at risk for foodborne illness. A judge has the discretion to not taste any item.

RECIPE CARD

Product Name: ___________________________________________

Ingredients:

Instructions:

Name: ________________________________________________Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________Phone Number: _________________________________________

Parke CountyIndiana Extension Homemakers Association

Indiana Extension Homemakers Association, founded in 1913, continues to build on its rich heritage by working to strengthen Indiana homes and families. Membership is open to all regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

It is the mission of the Indiana Extension Homemakers Association to strengthen families through continuing education, leadership development and volunteer community support.

As an Extension Homemaker you have opportunities to . . .

• LEARN . . . * Meet with friends and neighbors in educational and social settings * Share experiences and information * Keep up-to-date on new knowledge and research

• GROW . . . * experiences personal growth and develop skills * Form lasting friendships while sharing leadership responsiblities for programs and projects

• CARE . . . * Make a difference in today's world

* Support projects that help children and families live better lives

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in becoming a member or associate member of Parke County Homemakers, please call the Extension Office at 765-569-3176.

Find out more on our Facebook page Parke County IN Extension Homemakers

https://www.facebook.com/Parke-County-IN-Extension-Homemakers-105083838213638

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