Open Class Fair Book

Ida County Fair

July 20–July 25, 2021

PLEASE NOTE ENTRY TIME!!! 4:00 P.M.—7:15 P.M. Tuesday, July 20, 2021

It will speed up entry time if you will fill out your own entry tag! They may be picked up at the Extension Office or from Wylene Redenius before entry day. Tags will still be available on entry day.

Divisions: A — Arts & Crafts B — Cookery C — Preserved Foods D — Fashions E — Floriculture F — Horticulture G — Needlework K — Kids Korner ( 12 & Under) Class: Use number and Name (1a - White Bread)

Division ____B_____ Name___Jane Doe__ Ida Grove, IA Class_____1a______ White Bread

Sample Entry Tag

Tuesday, July 20 4:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. -- OPEN CLASS ENTRIES

Wednesday, July 21

8:00 a.m. -- JUDGING OF ALL OPEN CLASS

Sunday, July 25 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. -- RELEASE OF OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS

Superintendents-in-charge -- Wylene Redenius, Ida Grove (371-2733) Megan Doty, Danbury (840-0228) Arts & Crafts – Twyla Godbersen, Arthur (668-2679) Cookery -- Sallie Miesner, Ida Grove (364-3223) Fashions -- Mary Dreeszen, Holstein (210-1222) Floriculture -- Rhonda Lee, Battle Creek (365-4541) Horticulture – Jackie Hoffman, Ida Grove (364-2307) Needlework – Mary Dreeszen, Holstein (210-1222) Preserved Foods -- Linda Burk, Ida Grove (364-2917) Adult Coloring -- Twyla Godbersen, Arthur (668-2679) Kids Korner – Brenda Melby & Kayla Rohlk General rules: All exhibitors need an exhibit number before entering. Pick up at the main south entry table. You may also pick up entry tags and labels for canning before fair from: 1) Extension Office SENIOR AGE – 72 years and older ADULT -- Age 11 years and older KIDS -- Age 10 years and under. All entries will be taken in Division KK. 1. 2021 Season Tickets are required of all exhibitors, except those under 9

years old. They must be shown by the exhibitor before the exhibit can be entered.

2. No entry fee is charged. 3. One entry per person, per class. 4. All Ida County residents are eligible to enter. People from surrounding

counties may enter if they do not enter that item in other county fairs. 5. Exhibit must be work of person in whose name it is entered. 6. Exhibit must have been completed since the 2020 Ida County Fair.

FAIR PROGRAM 2021 OPEN CLASS DIVISION

7. Exhibits are to be entered with the Superintendent in charge of each Division. Please fill out your entry tag. 8. Exhibits are to be entered on Tuesday, July 20-- 4:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Entries will not be received after 7:15 p.m. 9. SUPERINTENDENTS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE EXHIBIT CLASS. 10. Superintendents reserve the right to divide or combine classes if

it seems reasonable for judging purposes. 11. All classes will be judged at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21. 12. Exhibits will be awarded First (blue), Second (red) and Third

(white) ribbons in each class. Articles will be judged on general appearance, neatness, degree of difficulty and quality of work-manship.

13. Exhibits are to be removed by exhibitor July 25th between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. Collect your premium money from Super-intendent-in-Charge, Wylene Redenius Premium money will be forfeited if exhibit is removed early.

14. Premium money will be received according to class, as listed. 15. The Ida County Fair Association and the superintendent-in-

charge will take precautions to prevent loss or damage to the exhibits, but they will assume no responsibility for damage or loss should it occur.

16. A professional is defined as any artist who invests time in their art as a career, making $500 or more, from their artwork, and/or hav-ing their artwork published.

17 If there is not a category for your item, please bring it and we will find a place for it.

18. Division prizes To Be Determined. 19. There may be more Special Awards by fair time. 20. Thank you notes to donors would be appreciated.

Rules:

• Wall decorations must have means of hanging.

• Professionals' work will be judged separately.

• One entry per class per person.

• Senior and/or nursing home may enter more than one entry per class. Class # 1. Calligraphy 2. Ceramics – Glazed greenware 3. Ceramics – Stained greenware 4. Ceramics – Underglazed greenware 5. Ceramics – Nursing home entries 6. Original Ceramics - hand built or wheel thrown 7. Drawing – Black & white (charcoal, pen, ink, pencil) 8. Drawing – Pastel (chalk) 9. Drawing -- Pastel (oil) 10. Drawing – Colored pencil 11. Drawing – Markers 12. Silk Flowers (will be divided into classes according to entries) 13. Jewelry (will be divided into classes according to entries) 14. Leathercraft (will be divided into classes according to entries) 15. Padded picture frames and albums 16. Painted china 17. Painted Pictures – Acrylic or oil 18. Painted Pictures -- Opaque, Tempera 19. Painted Pictures -- Transparent water- color 20. Painted Picture -- Markers Novelties 21. Recycled Material 22. Fabric Craft 23. Plaster Craft 24. Paper Crafts 25. Bead Crafts 26. Stenciled 27. Antique Collection (40 years & old er) Minimum of 3 items, non-breakable. Judged on method of display, relationship of items 28. Miscellaneous 29. Extraordinary Decorated Hat or Cap

DIVISION A --ARTS & CRAFTS – Twyla Godbersen

Photography All photos should be 3 1/2”x5” or larger but no larger than 24”x30”. Photo must be printed on standard Photography Paper. They are to be securely attached to mounting board, mat, or oak tag (railroad board) not construction paper mount. Photos on rigid backing to al-low for easel display. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a county fair setting. All photos may be color, black & white, or sepia entered in any class. 30. Animals 31. Birds 32. Fish 33. Farm Scenes 34. Structures/City Skylines 35. Churches 36. Scenic 37. People 38. Children 39. Flowers 40. Single Flower 41. Flower Garden 42. Landscape 43. General (any subject) 44. Action 45 Panoramic 46. Grouping 47. Series (3-5 pictures that tell a story) 48. Photo Collage 49. Digital manipulation - totally unnatural in color, texture and placement. Seasonal Decoration 50. Ornaments 51. Christmas items 52. Easter items 53. Pinecone or seed craft 54. Thanksgiving items 55. Tie-Dye 56. Textile Painting 57. Tin Punch 58. Tole Painting

Toys 59. Models (kits) 60. Wooden 61. Snap Together 62. Sewn 63. Painted 64. Miscellaneous 65. Wall Hanging (felt, burlap, etc. – glued, sewn, glass) 66. Weaving 67. Decorated Sweatshirt or Other Garment 68. Wood Carving 69. Wood (frames, toys, etc. – no furniture) 70. Stained Glass 71. Fused Glass 72. Mixed Media 73. Memory Books 74. Candles 75. Painted Clay Pots 76. Miscellaneous SPECIAL AWARDS “Best of Show Arts & Crafts by a Professional” “Best of Show Arts & Crafts by an Amateur” “Best of Show Photograph by a Professional” “Best of Show Photograph by an Amateur: Our Iowa Premium: $1.00, $.75, $.50

Rules:

Include recipe on all entries.

One entry per person per class.

Exhibit must be in a zip lock plastic bag or baggie with tie.

Rolls, cookies and candy on a paper plate.

Bread and cake on a paper plate.

Pie in a disposable pan.

After judging, the item may be taken home.

A piece must be left on the plate.

No frosting on entries unless entering the decorated classes.

A whole loaf of bread or cake must be entered.

Not acceptable for entry:

Any food containing alcohol

Breads containing ingredients that are normally refrigerated (such as chopped and dehydrated vegetables, meats, and

layers of cheese). A small amount of thinly sliced vegetables may be used as a garnish on top if added before baking.

Breads, brownies, or cakes baked in a jar or a non-food grade container, including anything baked in a jar and allowed to

vacuum seal

Caramel corn or pies baked in a paper grocery bag

Custard and cream-filled pies, cheesecakes

Flavored oils

Fresh salsa

Homemade egg noodles

Jerky of any kind

Meat-filled pastries

Raw egg in any uncooked product and milk products

Sourdough, friendship bread, etc.

Sweet rolls with cottage cheese/egg topping

Vegetables marinated in oils and herbs

No boughten cookie dough

No cake mixes

No cream cheese frosting For complete “Inappropriate Food Exhibits” see publication 4H-3023 from the Extension Office or on the following website: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/4H3023.pdf

DIVISION B --Cookery – Sallie Miesner

Yeast Bread & Rolls- Large Loaf 1. White Bread 2. Rye Bread 3. Whole Wheat Bread 4. Foreign Bread 5. Buns (plate of 4) 6. Dinner Rolls (plate of 4) 7. Caramel Sweet Rolls (plate of 4) 8. Cinnamon Sweet Rolls (plate of 4) 9. Coffee Cake 10. Donuts 11. Miscellaneous Bread Quick Breads (whole loaf will be judged on all quick breads – large or small loaf)) 12. Banana Bread 13. Pumpkin Bread 14. Zucchini bread 15. Miscellaneous Bread 16. Baking Powder Biscuits 17. Muffins (plate of 4) Machine Breads 18. White Bread 19. Rye Bread 20. Whole Wheat Bread 21. Foreign Bread 22. Buns (plate of 4) 23. Dinner Rolls (plate of 4) 24. Caramel Sweet Rolls (plate of 4) 25. Cinnamon Rolls (plate of 4) 26. Coffee Cake 27. Donuts 28. Miscellaneous Breads

Cakes (Whole Cakes) 29. Angel Food, from scratch 30. Angel Food, from mix 31. Chocolate, white, yellow cake 32. Bundt Cake 33. Cupcakes (plate of 4) 34. Sponge cake, pound cake 35. Jelly Roll Cake 36. Miscellaneous Cake 37. Ugliest Cake 38. Vegetable Cake (beet, carrot, potato, pumpkin, squash, etc.) 39. Fruit Cake (apple, banana, peach, etc.) Decorated Baked Goods (dummy cakes will be accepted—judged on decorations only) 40. Cake 41. Cupcakes (plate of 4) 42. Cookies (plate of 4) Cookies (plate of 4) 43. Chocolate Chip 44. Chocolate 45. Oatmeal 46. Oatmeal Raisin 47. Sugar 48. Peanut Butter 49. Ginger 50. Spritz 51. Chocolate Chip Oatmeal 52. Refrigerator Dough Cookies 53. Fruit 54. Miscellaneous

Bars (plate of 4) 55. Chocolate Brownies 56. Blonde Bars 57. Bars with Fruit 58. Vegetable Bars 59. Miscellaneous Bars Candy (plate of 5) 60. Chocolate Fudge 61. Peanut Butter Fudge 62. Peanut Brittle 63. Mints 64. Miscellaneous Healthy Eating 65. Healthy Eating (low-fat or low-calories product ex. Trail mix) Pie (no soft pies) 66. Apple 67. Cherry 68. Peach 69. Rhubarb 70. Miscellaneous Premiums: $1.00,$.75,$.50. Pies--$2.00, $1.50, $1.25 SPECIAL AWARDS Best Bread—White Bread—Class 1 Best Bread—Rye—Class 2 Best Decorated Cake – Wilton Prize Best Decorated Item—Wilton Prize Best Quick Bread—Pumpkin—Class 13 Best Quick Bread—Zucchini—Class 14 Best Overall Pie -- Best Overall Bread Best Overall Cake Best Overall Cookie Best Chocolate Chip Cookie—Class 43 Best Male Baked Item Best Bars—Bars with Fruit—Class 57 Best Bars—Vegetable Bars—Class 58 Red Star Prizes: (must attach Red Star packet to recipe & product)

• 1st Place—TBD

• 2nd Place—TBD

• 3rd Place—TBD

New Guidelines

Rules:

• Include recipe with all entries.

• Instead of entry tags, we are requiring Preservation Labels for jars. Instructions are below.

• One entry per class per person.

• Exhibits will be divided into classes according to entries.

• Exhibitors must use clear, regulation canning jars.

• Leave a clean jar band on all canned goods.

• When it is deemed necessary, canned goods will be opened for judging. If you wish to remove the opened jar, please bring an unopened jar to replace it.

Entrant Eligibility:

• Eligible entries must be preserved in the same brand of jar and lid: Ball jar sealed with a Ball lid and band, or Ball Collection Elite jar sealed with a Ball Collection Elite lid and band, or Kerr jar sealed with a Kerr lid and band.

• In order to qualify for prizes, entries in the Soft Spread category must be prepared using Ball Pectin: Classic, Low or No-sugar needed or liquid

• Entries must be identified with a Preservation label and stating the exhibitor’s name, division and class, product name, date of prepa-ration, processing method, processing time and put the label on the side of the jar. These labels can be picked up at the Exten-sion Office, when you get your Open Class Book.

• All canned good classes are to be heat processed according to the Food Preservation Resource Guidelines listed below. The elevation of Ida County according to Extension publications is 1245 feet.

• All preserved foods must be prepared within a one (1) year period prior to the judging date.

• Judging is based on pack, uniformity, appearance, fill, and cleanli-ness of jar.

DIVISION C--PRESERVED FOODS - Linda Burk

Food Preservation Resources Univ. of Georgia—nchfp.uga.edu Taste of Ida All entries will be opened & tasted. If you would like your opened jar back please pick it up on Wed. July 21st by 5pm at The Open Class Preserved Foods display in the Ex-hibit Hall. You may bring a second jar for display purposes only. Judging is based mainly on taste of the product and adherence to the safe canning guidelines outlined in The Preserved Foods section. All other preserved food guidelines apply and should be followed. Jam 1. Apricot 2. Apple 3. Blackberry 4. Blueberry 5. Cherry 6. Gooseberry 7. Grape 8. Peach 9. Pepper 10. Plum 11. Red Raspberry 12. Black Raspberry 13. Rhubarb 14. Rhubarb-Strawberry 15. Rhubarb-Raspberry 16. Strawberry 17. Two Fruits 18. Three Fruits 19. Low Sugar 20. Sugar Free 21. Jams other than named

Jellies 22. Apple 23 Blackberry 24. Cherry 25. Grape (fresh extracted juice only) 26. Mulberry 27. Pepper 28. Plum 29. Rhubarb 30. Black Raspberry 31. Red Raspberry 32. Red Currant 33. Strawberry 34. Two Fruits 35. Three Fruits 36. Low Sugar 37. Sugar Free 38. Jellies other than named 39. Apple Butter 40. Apricot Butter 41. Peach Butter 42. Pumpkin Butter 43. Pear Butter 44. Grape Butter 45. Butters other than named 46. Conserves 47. Marmalades Syrups 48. Maple 49. Strawberry 50. Blueberry 51. Raspberry 52. Syrup other than named 53. Miscellaneous in Soft Spread Category Relishes 54. Chutney (cooked down sweet tart, mixture of fruits and/or vegetables) 55. Chili Sauce 56. Salsa or Picante 57. Spaghetti Sauce

58. Barbeque Sauce 59. Pizza Sauce 60. Taco Sauce 61. Tomato Catsup 62. Corn Relish 63. Zucchini Relish 64. End of Garden Relish 65 Bell Pepper Relish (red or green) 66. Sweet Pickle Relish 67. Picallili 68. Cucumber Relish 69. Seasoned Vinegar Relish 70. Relish other than named 71. Miscellaneous in Relish Category Flavored Vinegars 72. Basil 73. Tarragon 74. Rosemary 75. Vinegars other than named Pickles 76. Bread and Butter 77. Cucumber (sweet) 78. Dill Pickles (whole) 79. Dill Pickles (spears) 80. Dill Pickles (slices) 81. Dill Pickles (Kosher) 82. Mixed Pickles (sour or sweet) 83. Sweet green or red pickles 84. Dilled Green or Yellow Beans 85. Beet 86. Carrot 87. Pickled Peppers 88. Zucchini 89. Pickles other than named 90. Miscellaneous in Pickle Category

Canned Fruit 91. Apples 92. Applesauce 93. Apricots 94. Blackberries 95. Cherries 96. Bing Cherries 97. Gooseberries 98. Mulberries 99. Peaches 100. Pears 101. Raspberries 102. Rhubarb 103. Fruit Cocktail 104. Fruit Juice 105. Two or more Fruits 106. Pie Filling 107. Fruits other than named 108. Miscellaneous in Fruit Category Vegetables 109. Beets 110. Carrots 111. Corn 112. Green Beans 113. Yellow Beans 114. Green & Yellow Beans 115. Peas 116. Potatoes 117. Pumpkin or Squash 118. Sauerkraut 119. Tomatoes (whole—not cherry) 120. Tomatoes (quartered) 121. Mixed Vegetables 122. Vegetables for Stew 123. Chili Soup 124. Tomato Soup 125. Vegetable Soup (no meat) 126. Vegetable Soup (with meat) 127. Broth 128. Tomato Juice 129. Mixed Vegetable Juice

130. Vegetables other than named 131. Meat 132. Three (3) jars of canned foods (meat, fruit, vegetable) to create a meal. Attach card telling of food preparation. 133. Miscellaneous in Vegetable Category Dehydrated Foods ( At least 1/2 cup of product exhibited in a clear plastic container) 134. Fruit 135. Fruit Leather 136. Meat 137. Vegetables 138. Herbs 139. Other dehydrated foods 140. Spice mixes/rubs (at least one ingredient is home grown) Toppings for Ice Cream 141. Cherry 142. Strawberry 143. Raspberry 144. Toppings other than named 145. Honey Products 146. Taste of Ida 147. Baby Food 148. Canning with Mrs. Wages -Bring empty Mrs. Wages packets A. Pickles B. Tomatoes

SPECIAL AWARDS To Be Determined “Best of Class”

Rules:

• Exhibit must be brought on a hanger.

• Garments should be covered with plastic bags.

• Only 1 entry per person in a class.

Infant Wear (Newborn to 1 Year) 1. Layette Gown 2. Sleeper/Bunting 3. Dress 4. T-Shirt 5. Christening Dress, Suit or Gown 6. Jumper or Jumpsuit 7. Miscellaneous

Toddlers (1 to 3 years old) 8. Coverall, romper, or playsuit 9. Girls Christmas dress 10. Girls Easter dress 11. Girls dress clothes—other 12. Girls knit dress 13. Girls sun dress 14. Girls play clothes 15. Girls sleepwear 16. Girls outerwear 17. Boys dress clothes 18. Boys play clothes 19. Boys outerwear 20. Recycled garment 21. Costume 22. Miscellaneous Girls' Clothing (4 to 17 Years old) 23. Blouse 32. Skirt 24. Knit top 33. Sleepwear 25. Shorts 34. Outerwear 26. Pants & Leggings 35. Vest 27. Dress 36. Coverall/romper 28. Christmas dress 37. Dollie & me 29. Easter dress 38. Recycled garment 30. Sundress/Jumper 39. Costume 31. Knit Dress 40. Miscellaneous

DIVISION D -- FASHIONS --

Mary Dreeszen

Boys' Clothing (4 to 17 years old) 41. Shirt 42. Knit shirt 43. Shorts 44. Pants 45. Vest 46. Outerwear 47. Sleepwear 48. Recycled garment 49. Miscellaneous Adult Clothing 50. Blouse 51. Knit top 52. Skirt 53. Slacks 54. Woven dress 55. Knit dress 56. Sundress/jumper 57. Lined jacket 58. Unlined jacket 59. Vest 60. 2 pc. ensemble 61. 3 pc. ensemble 62. Robe 63. Sleepwear 64. Formal wear 65. Exercise/leggings 66. Outerwear 67. Apron 68. Costume 69. Recycled garment 70. Miscellaneous Non-Garment Construction 71. Home Décor & Use 72. Bags 73. Purses 74. Scarf 75. Doll clothes 76. Miscellaneous

Premium: $l.00, $.75, $.50 SPECIAL AWARDS To Be Determined

Rules:

• Exhibit must be grown by exhibitor. Only one entry per class per person. Leave a long stem on and at least 1 leaf on flowers. Remember: DO bring flowers, NOT leaves from plants.

• NO daylilies, hosta flowers, hollyhocks—these flowers don’t last for judging.

• Exhibitors are responsible for knowing in which class their specimens are to be entered.

• Class 1 to 76 -- container will be furnished unless other-wise specified.

• Superintendent will have the right to remove any exhibit if it becomes unsightly. No noxious weeds.

• Exhibits will be received Tuesday, July 20th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. If class calls for "spray", there must be 2 - 5 blooms open or showing color.

• Note Extension publication "Preparing Cut Flowers for Exhibit" (4H-464). This publication is available at the fol-lowing website link:

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/4H464.pdf

1. Asters (3 stems – same color)

2. Achillea,or Yarrow, any color, 3 stems or 1 spray

3. Astible

4. Bachelor Buttons or Cornflower, 5 stems

5. Baby’s Breath (1 spray)

6. Balloon Flower (3 stems)

7. Black Eyes Susan

8. Rudbeckia

9. Bells of Ireland

10. Carnation

11. Chrysanthemum, large, 1 spray

12. Pom Pom Chrysanthemum, 1 spray

13. Spider Chrysanthemum, 1 spray

14. Pin Cushion Mum (perennial), 1 spray

15. Daisy Mum

16. Coreopsis, 3 stems

17. Calendula, 3 stems

DIVISION E -- FLORICULTURE - -

Rhonda Lee & Lu Ann Bennett

18. Clematis, 3 stems 19. Coneflower, purple, 3 stems (Echinacea) 20. Coneflower, white, 3 stems (Echinacea) 21. Coneflower, yellow, 3 stems (Echinacea) 22. Coneflower, red, 3 stems 23. Coneflower, orange, 3 stems 24. Coneflower, green, 3 stems 25. Cosmos, Single, 3 sprays 26. Cosmos, Double, 3 sprays 27. Cockscomb (crested) 1 spray 28. Cockscomb, (plume) 1 spray 29. Cyclamen, 3 stems 30. Dahlia, Small, under 3”, 1 stem, no foliage needed, disbud 31. Dahlia, Medium, under 5”, 1 stem, no foliage needed, disbud 32. Dahlia, Giant, over 5”, 1 stem, no foliage needed, disbud 33. Daisy, Gerbera, 1 stem 34. Daisy, cape 35. Daisy, Gloriosa, 3 blooms 36. Daisy, Single Shasta, 3 blooms 37. Daisy, Double Shasta, 3 blooms 38. Daisy, Painted, 3 blooms 39. Delphinim, 1 stalk 40. Foxglove, 1 stem 41. Gaillardia 42. Geraniums (Martha Washington, Ivy Geranium) 43. Gladiola, Dark Colored (orange, red, purple, no foliage nee ed) 44. Gladiola, Pastel Colored (pink, yellow, white, etc. no foliage needed) 45. Gladiola, Bi-Colored (definitely two colors) 46 Gladiola, Collection of 3 Spikes in Your Container 47. Gladiola, Miniature 48. Godetia 49. Larkspur, any color, 1 stem 50. Liatris, Lavender 51. Liatris, White 52. Lilies, Asiatic, 1 stalk 53. Lilies, Cala, 1 stalk 54. Lilies, Hybrid Day Lily, 1 stalk 55. Lilies, Oriental, 1 stalk 56. Lilies, Reserection Surprise, 1 stalk 57. Lilies, Tiger, 1 stalk 58. Lilies, Trumpet, 1 stalk

59. Lisianthus 60. Lupine, 1 stem 61. Lycnnis 62. Marigolds, Carnation, Over 3” 63. Marigolds, Chrysanthemum, over 3” 64. Marigolds, Medium – 2” 65. Marigolds, Dwarf 66. Monarda (Bee Balm) 67. Nasturtium, any color, 3 blooms 68. Nemesia 69. Nigella (Love in a Nest) 70. Pansies, Large, 3 blooms 71. Petunias, Single, 1 spray 72. Petunias, Double, 1 spray 73. Petunias, Single Ruffled, 1 spray 74. Petunias, Double Ruffled, 1 spray 75. Petnuias, Wave 76. Petunias, Specialty A. Crazy Petunia B. Super Petunia 77. Phlox, Annual 78. Phlox, Perennial 79. Pinks, 3 stems, any color 80. Pinks, Dianthus 80. Rose, Floribunda, 1 spray 81. Rose, Peace 82. Rose, Dark Tea (disbud) 83. Rose, Pastel Tea (disbud) 84. Rose, Miniature 85. Climbing Rose 86. Collection of 3 to 5 roses in your own container 87. Salvia, 3 stems 88. Salpiglossis 89. Snapdragon, Tall, Single, 1 spike, any color 90. Snapdragon, Tall, Ruffled, 1 spike, any color 91. Snapdragon, Dwarf, Single, 1 spike, any color 92. Snapdragon, Dwarf, Ruffled, 1 spike, any color 93. Snapdragon, Angelonia - Summersnap 94. Statice 95. Strawflowers, 3 stems 96. Stocks 97. Sweet pea 98. Sunflower

99. Verbena, 1 spray 100. Verbascum, 2 sprays 101. Veronica 102. Viola 103. Zinnia, Miniature, 1” or less 104. Zinnia, Miniature, curled petal 105. Zinnia, Medium, curled petal 106. Zinnia, Medium 2” to 3” 107. Zinnia, Giant, over 4” 108. Zinnia, Giant, curled petal 109. Poppies 110. Any other flower not listed, 1 spray or stem 111. Odd Flower Class 112. Mini Garden 113. Fairy Garden 114. Cactus 115. Succulents Premiums -- $1.00, $.75, $.50 Arrangements 116. “Grandmother’s Garden” – 5 or more cut flowers 117. “Tea Time” – an arrangement in tea cup, mug or coffee cup 118. “Easter Surprise” – a pastel arrangement 119. “Dad’s Lifestyle” – your interpretation 120. “Tis My Country” – red, white and blue 121. “Tisket Tasket” – use a basket 122. “Let’s Go To Church” – all white arrangement 123. “Rose Parade” – only roses & greenery 124. “Floating Rose” – rose floating in a rose bow 125. “Bucket of Flowers”

Instructions: A. Plant in any colored 5 gallon bucket (have fun deco-

rating your bucket). B. Preparation for planting – fill ½ full of Styrofoam

packing peanuts and top ½ with good potting soil. C. Flowers – plants are best but seed will work too! D. Identify yourself. Place a 6” x 12” white poster board

on a stick with name, group name, or both. Your buckets will be placed in the building to decorate and greet fairgoers. Your imagination and creativity or limitless for this class.

126. 11” or smaller planted pot of flowers. 127. Large planted pot of flowers (12” or larger). 128. “Flower Potpourri” – at least 10 or more different flowers . Premiums -- $2.00, $1.50, $1.25 SPECIAL AWARDS To Be Determined

Rules:

• Exhibit must be grown by exhibitor in home garden. Exhibit must be on a paper plate. One entry per person in each class.

• Preparation and Handling Tips: Vegetables should be clean, but not scrubbed, fresh and in prime condition for eating at judging time. Uniformity in size, shape, color, ma-turity and type will be considered when judging.

NOTE EXTENSION PUBLICATION "HARVESTING & PREPARING VEGETABLES FOR EXHIBIT" (4H-462). This publication is available at the following web site link: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/4H462.pdf 1. Apples -- summer (4) 2. Apples -- Whitney (4) 3. Beans -- green (6) 4. Beans -- yellow (6) 5. Beets (3) 6. Broccoli (l head or 3 side sprouts) 7. Cabbage -- green (l head) 8. Cabbage -- red (l head) 9. Carrots (3) 10. Cauliflower (l head) 11. Cucumber -- burpless (3) 12. Cucumber -- pickling (5) 13. Cucumber -- slicing (2) 14. Collard Greens 15. Egg plant (l) 16. Muskmelon 17. Onions -- red (3) 18. Onions -- white (3) 19. Onions -- yellow (3) 20. Bell Peppers (2) 21. Hot Peppers (5) 22. White Potatoes (3) 23. Red Potatoes (3) 24. Baby (new) Potatoes (3) 25. Pumpkin (1)

DIVISION F -- HORTICULTURE -- Jackie Hoffman

26. Sweet corn (2 ears in husk) 27. Swiss Chard (3 stalks) 28. Zucchini Squash (2) 29. Summer Squash (2) 30. Yellow Crookneck Squash (2) 31. Butternut Squash 32. Acorn Squash 33. Buttercup Squash 34. Red Tomatoes (3) 35. Yellow Tomatoes (3) 36. Salad Tomatoes (10) 37. Roma – Paste tomato 38. Turnips (3) 39. Vegetable Creature 40. Watermelon (1) 41. Garden Potpourri - 6 or more vegetables in box or basket 42. Odd shaped vegetables 43. Odd shaped fruit 44. New varieties -- purple beans, edible pod peas, etc. 45. Herbs - (will be divided into classes at entry) (Must be fresh cut and in your own container with water, not dried. See Div. C, Class 11d) 46. Kohlrabi (2) 47. Peas (6 pods) - Label edible podpeas as such 48. Rhubarb (3 stalks, tied in bunch) 49. Grapes 50. Last Year’s Nut Crop (3) – English Walnut 51. Last Year’s Nut Crop (3) -- Black Walnut 52. This Year’s Nut Crop (3) – English Walnut 53. This Year’s Nut Crop (3) -- Black Walnut 54. Peaches (3) 55. Miscellaneous 56. 3 Vegetables to Make a Salad – must include the recipe

Tallest, Biggest, Largest Class 1TBL Soybean plant with the most pods 2TBL Corn--tallest stalk of corn in bucket 3TBL Cucumber--the longest 4TBL Tomato--the heaviest 5TBL Zucchini--the largest 6TBL Pumpkin--the largest 7TBL Cabbage—the largest 8TBL – Beets – the largest 9TBL – Onion – the largest 10TBL – Potato – the largest Premium $l.00, $.75, $.50 Special Awards To Be Determined

Rules:

• Article must be work of exhibitor.

• Wall decorations must have means of hanging.

• One entry per person per class. Counted Crosstitch 1. Framed 2. Christmas 3. Other holiday 4. Baby Item 5. Wal Hanging 6. Decorations 7. Miscellaneous Stamped Crosstitch 8. Pillowcases 9. Tea towels 10. Wall hanging 11. Tablecloth 12. Holiday item 13. Miscellaneous Crewel Work 14. Crewel Work -- Picture-framed 15. Crewel Work – Miscellaneous Crocheted 16. My First Project 17. Afghan—Baby 18. Afghan—Large 19. Afghan—Coverlet 20. Afghan—Spread 21. Infant—Booties 22. Infant – Sweater 23. Infant -- Bonnet 24. Infant -- 2 or 3 piece outfit 25. Infant -- Bunting

DIVISION G -- NEEDLEWORK -- Mary Dreeszen

26. Sweater -- Child’s 27. Sweater -- Ladies’ 28. Sweater -- Mens’ 29. Vest 30. Scarf 31. Hat 32. Doilies -- Under 14” with

yarn 33. Doilies -- Under 14” with

thread 34. Doilies -- Over 14” with

yarn 35. Doilies -- Over 14” with thread 36. Crocheted doll 37. Crocheted doll clothes 38. Holiday 39. Tablecloth 40. Placemat or table topper 41. Miscellaneous Knitting (hand knit) 42. My First Project 43. Afghans -- Baby 44. Afghans -- Coverlet/Lap 45. Infant Wear 46. Infant Wear – Booties 47. Infant Wear -- Sweater 48. Infant Wear -- Dress 49. Infant Wear -- Bonnet 50. Infant Wear -- 2 or 3 piece outfit 51. Infant Wear -- Bunting 52. Infant Wear -- Miscellaneous 53. Mittens/Gloves/Arm or Leg warmers 54. Hat 55. Scarf 56. Sweater 57. Vest 58. Socks 59. Shawl 60. Toy/doll 61. Doilies 62. Household item 63. Small item (headband/

bookmark) 64. Miscellaneous

Pillows 65. Crocheted 66. Knitted 67. Latchhook 68. Needlepoint 69. Pieced/quilted 70. Appliqued 71. Crosstitched 72. Miscellaneous

Baby Quilt-- all work done by exhibitor 73. My first quilt 74. Appliqued 75. Embroidered 76. Pieced 77. Tied 78. Charm 79. Miscellaneous

Baby Quilt – constructed by exhibitor, not quilted 80. My first quilt 81. Appliqued 82. Embroidered 83. Pieced 84. Charm 85. Miscellaneous

Wall Hanging—all work done by exhibitor 86. Pieced 87. Embroidered 88. Appliqued 89. Seasonal 90. Novelty 91. Miscellaneous Wall Hanging—pieced by exhibitor, not quilted 92. Pieced 93. Embroidered 94. Appliqued 95. Seasonal 96. Novelty 97. Miscellaneous

Lap Quilt – all work done by exhibitor 98. My first quilt 99. Appliqued 100. Embroidered 101. Pieced 102. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics) 103. Tied 104. Charm 105. Novelty 106. Rag 107. Miscellaneous

Lap Quilt -- constructed by exhibi-tor, not quilted 108. My first quilt 109. Appliqued 110. Embroidered 111. Pieced 112. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics) 113. Charm 114. Novelty 115. Miscellaneous

Bed Quilt – all work done by exhibitor 116. My first quilt 117. Appliqued 118. Embroidered 119. Pieced 120. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics) 121. Tied 122. Charm 123. Novelty 124. Rag 125. Miscellaneous Bed Quilt – constructed by exhibitor, not quilted 126. My first quilt 127. Appliqued 128. Embroidered 129. Pieced 130. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics) 131. Charm 132. Novelty 133. Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous Quilting 134. Placemats 135. Table Runner/Topper 136. Quilted Garment 137. Quilted Fashion Accessory 138. Miniature Quilted Item 139. Paper Pieced Quilted Item 140. Any quilted item made from a kit 141. Any quilted item made from a block of the month 142. Miscellaneous

Other Needlework 143. Seasonal item 144. Stuffed animal (dressed) 145. Stuffed toy 146. Home spun yarn 147. Tatting item 148. Miscellaneous

Premium: $l.00, $.75, $.50

SPECIAL AWARDS “Best of Show” – classes will be decided at fair time. “Best Quilt” “Best Nursing Home Senior” – Other Prizes: To Be Determined

*** New Exhibit Entry

Rules:

• One entry per person • No exhibit entry fee • Must have season pass to the 2021 Ida Coun-

ty Fair • Any media may be used: colored pencils, cray-

ons, markers, colored chalk and oil pastels • At the top of the coloring paper is a place to

print your name • General rules will be followed as printed in the

beginning of the Open Class Fair Book • Enter your Coloring Paper on entry day of the

Ida County Fair • Must be at least 18 years, adults and seniors

welcome to enter • May not enter this coloring paper in any other

division of the fair. • All exhibits will be displayed at the 2021 Ida

County Fair Exhibit Hall. • Special prize for BEST entered Coloring Paper

Coloring Paper may be picked up prior to the Ida County Fair at:

• Ida County Extension Office

• United Bank of Iowa, Ida Grove

• Food Pride, Ida Grove

DIVISION H -- Adult Coloring -- Twyla Godbersen

Class 139

Please include your age on your entry tags. Consult rules on previous pages for each Division KIDS KORNER IS LIMITED TO 20 PROJECTS PER EXHIBITOR!

A -- Arts & Crafts Class 1 – Ceramics Class 2 – Drawings (markers, crayons, colored pencils) Class 3 – Jewelry Class 4 – Painted items Class 5 – Photography Class 6 - Photography—Selfie Class 7 – Seasonal decorations Class 8 – Miscellaneous Class 9 – Bird houses Class 10 – Clay items Class 11 – Paper mache Class 12—Coloring Contest—Pick up coloring page at the Extension Office after July 1st. Pictures will be judged by ages: 5 and under, 6—8, and 9—12 year olds Class 13—Decorated T-shirt Class 14—Lego Kits Class 15—Lego (not kits) Class 16—Trash to Treasure Class 17—Painted Canvas Class 18—Duct Tape Creation Class B -- Cookery—Include recipe on all entries, put food on paper plate & in plastic bag (See general open class rules) Class 1 – Muffins – Breads Class 2 – Cake – Cupcakes Class 3 – Cookies Class 4 – Bars Class 5 - Miscellaneous Class 6—Best Decorated Cupcake or Cookie—Enter 1 Cup cake or Cookie that has been decorated Class 7—Ugly Cake C -- Preserved Foods—include the recipe Class 1 – Any preserved food

DIVISION KK -- KIDS KORNER

(For children 10 years old and under) – Brenda Melby & Kayla

E -- Floriculture (Leave a long stem and at least 1 leaf on) Class 1 – Cone flower Class 2 – Petunia Class 3 – Marigold Class 4 – Zinnia Class 5 – Flower arrangement Class 6 – Bucket of flowers Class 7 -- Miscellaneous F -- Horticulture (Exhibit must be on a paper plate) Class 1 – Beans Class 2 – Onions Class 3 – Potatoes Class 4 – Vegetable Creature (made from odd shaped vegetables) Class 5 -- Miscellaneous Class 6—Ornamental Corn ex. Indian, Blue, Red 3 ears—husks pulled back with a rubber band or cord Class 7—Popcorn—ornamental ex. Strawberry—3 ears husks pulled back with a rubber band or cord G -- Needlework Class 1 – Any needlework (crocheted, knitted, cross-stitches or quilts) Special Awards: Cookery: “Best Cake” – Wilton Prize First Place Cake – Wilton Prize Preserved Foods Plus other prizes will be awarded.