Open Class Fair Book

Ida County Fair

July 18–July 23, 2017

PLEASE NOTE ENTRY TIME!!! 4:00 P.M.—7:15 P.M. Tuesday, July 18, 2017

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 Wessel before entry day. Tags will still be availa-ble 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 18 4:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. -- OPEN CLASS ENTRIES

Wednesday, July 19

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

Sunday, July 23 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. -- RELEASE OF OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS

Superintendents-in-charge -- Wylene Wessel, Ida Grove (371-2733) Alana Redenius, Ida Grove (369-9821) 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) Kids Korner – Jennifer & Erin Glawe (364-4163) 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 13 years and older KIDS -- Age 12 years and under. All entries will be taken in Division KK. 1. 2017 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 2016 Ida County Fair.

FAIR PROGRAM 2017 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 18-- 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 19. 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 23 between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. Collect your premium money from Superintendent-in-Charge, Wylene Wessel. 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 may be subject to change at fair time. 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

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. 29. Animals, Birds or Fish 30. Farm Scenes 31. Structures/City Skylines 32. Churches 33. Scenic 34. People 35. Children 36. Flowers 37. Single Flower 38. Flower Garden 39. Landscape 40. General (any subject) 41. Action 42 Panoramic 43. Grouping 44. Series (3-5 pictures that tell a story) 45. Photo Collage 46. Digital manipulation - totally unnatural in color, texture and

placement. Seasonal Decoration 47. Ornaments 48. Christmas items 49. Easter items 50. Pinecone or seed craft 51. Thanksgiving items 52. Tie-Dye 53. Textile Painting 54. Tin Punch 55. Tole Painting Toys 53. Models (kits) 54. Wooden 55. Snap Together 56. Sewn 57. Painted

Toys 56. Models (kits) 57. Wooden 58. Snap Together 59. Sewn 60. Painted 61. Miscellaneous 62. Wall Hanging (felt, burlap, etc. – glued, sewn, glass) 63. Weaving 64. Decorated Sweatshirt or Other Garment 65. Wood Carving 66. Wood (frames, toys, etc. – no furniture) 67. Stained Glass 68. Fused Glass 69. Mixed Media 70. Memory Books 71. Candles 72. Painted Clay Pots 73. 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: Fairfield – Polyfil Premium: $1.00, $.75, $.50 Prizes: 1. 1 year subscription to Our Iowa magazine 2. Around Iowa Pictures hardcover book

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.

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

Sourdough, friendship bread, etc.

Sweet rolls with cottage cheese/egg topping

Vegetables marinated in oils and herbs

No boughten cookie dough

No cake mixes 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 A --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. Sugar 47. Peanut Butter 48. Ginger 49. Spritz 50. Chocolate Chip Oatmeal 51. Refrigerator Dough Cookies 52. Biscotti

Bars (plate of 4) 53. Chocolate Brownies 54. Blonde Bars 55. Bars with Fruit 56. Vegetable Bars 57. Miscellaneous Bars Candy (plate of 5) 58. Chocolate Fudge 59. Peanut Butter Fudge 60. Peanut Brittle 61. Mints 62. Miscellaneous Healthy Eating 63. Healthy Eating (low-fat or low-calories product ex. Trail mix) Pie (no soft pies) 64. Apple 65. Cherry 66. Peach 67. Rhubarb 68. Miscellaneous Premiums: $1.00,$.75,$.50. Pies--$2.00, $1.50, $1.25 SPECIAL AWARDS Best Bread – Whole Wheat—Class 3 Best Decorated Cake – Color Right Food Coloring System First Place Decorated Cake – Quick Tips Guide Best Quick Bread— Misc.—Class 15 Best Cake – Vegetable — Class 38 Best Overall Pie Best Oatmeal Cookie– Class 45 Best Male Baked Item Best Bars– Fruit —Class 55 Red Star Prizes: (must attach Red Star packet to recipe & product)

1st Place—insulated tote bag 2nd Place—instant red thermometer 3rd Place—tea towel Other Prizes: “Best Ma & Pa Restaurants around Iowa” book

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—2017—Cherries All entries will be opened & tasted. If you would like your opened jar back please pick it up on Wed. July 19th by 5pm at The Open Class Preserved Foods display in the Exhibit 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—Cherries 147. Baby Food 148. Canning with Mrs. Wages -Bring empty Mrs. Wages packets A. Pickles B. Tomatoes

SPECIAL AWARDS “Best of Class” LaVera Pflazgraf Food Presentation Award To stimulate interest in home canning Jarden Home Brands will award 1st and 2nd prizes in the following categories: Fruit, Vegeta-bles, Pickles, and Soft Spreads. First Place: 2- $5 coupons & 1— Free Coupon Second Place: 1- $5 coupon & 1—Free Coupon First Place Youth Winner – 1 - $5.00 product coupon & 1—Free Coupon

Exhibitors must use Ball or Kerr jars and lids to be eligible for these priz-es. Make sure jar and lid are from same company.

Award Announcement

BALL Fresh Preserving AWARD FOR ADULT LEVEL Presented by: BALL & KERR Fresh Preserving PRODUCTS

Jarden home Brands marketers of Ball and Kerr Fresh Preserving Prod-ucts is proud to recognize today’s fresh preserving (canning) enthusiasts. First and Second Place Awards will be given to individuals judged as the best in designated categories. A panel of judges will select the two best entries for Fruit, Vegetable, Pick-le and Soft Spread categories. Entries must be preserved in Ball® Jars sealed with Ball® Lids and Bands, or Ball Collection Elite Jars sealed with Collection Elite Lids and Bands, or preserved in Kerr Jars sealed with Kerr Lids and Bands. In addition, soft spread entries must be prepared using Ball Pectin: Classic, Low or No-Sugar needed or Liquid.

Entries designated First Place from each category will receive:

Two (2) Five-Dollar ($5) Coupons for Ball or Kerr Fresh Preserving Products

One (1) Free (up to $4 value) Coupon for Ball Pectin Entries designated Second Place from each category will receive:

One (1) Five-Dollar ($5) Coupon for Ball or Kerr Fresh Preserving Products

One (1) Free (up to $4 value) Coupon for Ball Pectin

All winners submitted for award distribution agree to allow Jarden Home Brands to post their achievement to their website www.homecanning.com.

Award Announcement

BALL Fresh Preserving AWARD FOR YOUTH LEVEL Presented by: BALL & KERR Fresh Preserving PRODUCTS In recognition of youth who excel in the art of fresh preserving (canning), Jarden Home Brands marketers of the Ball and Kerr Fresh Preserving Products will present First Place Awards in designated categories. A panel of judges will select the best entry in each category for Fruit, Vegetable, Pickle and Soft Spread. Entries must be preserved in Ball® Jars sealed with Ball® Lids and Bands, or Ball Collection Elite™ Jars sealed with Collection Elite Lids and Bands, or preserved in Kerr Jars sealed with Kerr Lids and Bands. In addition, soft spread entries must be prepared using Ball Pectin: Classic, Low or No-Sugar Needed or Liquid. The best entry from each category will receive:

One (1) Five-Daollar ($5) Coupon for Ball or Kerr Fresh Preserving Products

One (1) Free (up to $4 value) Coupon for Ball Pectin. All winners submitted for award distribution agree to allow Jarden Home Brands to post their achieve-ment to their website, www.homecanning.com.

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 dress clothes 10. Boys dress clothes 11. Girls outerwear 12. Boys outerwear 13. Sleepwear 14. Recycled garment 15. Miscellaneous Girls' Clothing (4 to 16 Years old) 16. Blouse 17. Coat or jacket 18. Dress 19. Jumper or sundress 20. Recycled garment 21. Coverall or romper 22. Shorts 23. Skirt 24. Slacks 25. Sleepwear 26. Vest

DIVISION D -- FASHIONS --

Mary Dreeszen

Boys' Clothing (4 to 16 years old) 27. Coat or jacket 28. Coverall or jumpsuit 29. Pants 30. Recycled garment 31. Shirt 32. Shorts 33. Sleepwear 34. Vest 35. Costumes for any age 36. Scarf 37. Blouse 38. Knit top 39. Ladies coat 40. Poncho or cape 41. Lined jacket or blazer 42. Unlined jacket or blazer 43. Men's jackets 44. Long or formal gown 45. Woven dress 46. Knit dress 47. Ensembles (at least 3 coordinated pieces) 48. Jogging suit 49. Jumper or Sundress 50. Jumpsuit 51. Robe or Housecoat 52. Shorts or split skirt ( any length) 53. Shorts & top 54. Skirt 55. Skirt & top 56. Ladies Slacks 57. Men's Slacks 58. Slacks & top 59. Shirt (men's) 60. Sleepwear 61. Ladies suit with skirt or dress 62. Ladies suit with slacks 63. Men's suit 64. Sweatshirt 65. Decorated garment (purchased, decorated with machine stitching.) 66. Vest 67. Miscellaneous 68. Recycled garment – Adult 69. Home Decor (pillow cases, sheets, curtains, bedding) 70. Purses or bags 71. Aprons

Premium: $l.00, $.75, $.50 SPECIAL AWARDS Tape Measures from Fairfield

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 19 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 (Rudbeckia)

8. Bells of Ireland

9. Carnation

10. Chrysanthemum, large, 1 spray

11. Pom Pom Chrysanthemum, 1 spray

12. Spider Chrysanthemum, 1 spray

13. Pin Cushion Mum (perennial), 1 spray

14. Daisy Mum

15. Coreopsis, 3 stems

16. Calendula, 3 stems

DIVISION E -- FLORICULTURE -- Rhonda Lee & Lu Ann Bennett

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

56. Lisianthus 57. Lupine, 1 stem 58. Lycnnis 59. Marigolds, Carnation, Over 3” 60. Marigolds, Chrysanthemum, over 3” 61. Marigolds, Medium – 2” 62. Marigolds, Dwarf 63. Monarda (Bee Balm) 64. Nasturtium, any color, 3 blooms 65. Nemesia 66. Nigella (Love in a Nest) 67. Pansies, Large, 3 blooms 68. Petunias, Single, 1 spray 69. Petunias, Double, 1 spray 70. Petunias, Single Ruffled, 1 spray 71. Petunias, Double Ruffled, 1 spray 72. Petnuias, Wave 73. Petunias, Specialty A. Crazy Petunia B. Super Petunia 74. Phlox, Annual 75. Phlox, Perennial 76. Pinks, 3 stems, any color 77. Rose, Floribunda, 1 spray 78. Rose, Peace 79. Rose, Dark Tea (disbud) 80. Rose, Pastel Tea (disbud) 81. Rose, Miniature 82. Climbing Rose 83. Collection of 3 to 5 roses in your own container 84. Salvia, 3 stems 85. Salpiglossis 86. Snapdragon, Tall, Single, 1 spike, any color 87. Snapdragon, Tall, Ruffled, 1 spike, any color 88. Snapdragon, Dwarf, Single, 1 spike, any color 89. Snapdragon, Dwarf, Ruffled, 1 spike, any color 90. Snapdragon, Angelonia - Summersnap 91. Statice 92. Strawflowers, 3 stems 93. Stocks 94. Sweet pea 95. Sunflower

96. Verbena, 1 spray 97. Verbascum, 2 sprays 98. Veronica 99. Viola 100. Yarrow, 1 spray 101. Zinnia, Miniature, 1” or less 102. Zinnia, Miniature, curled petal 103. Zinnia, Medium, curled petal 104. Zinnia, Medium 2” to 3” 105. Zinnia, Giant, over 4” 106. Zinnia, Giant, curled petal 107. Poppies 108. Any other flower not listed, 1 spray or stem 109. Odd Flower Class 110. Mini Garden 111. Fairy Garden 112. Cactus Premiums -- $1.00, $.75, $.50 Arrangements 113. “Grandmother’s Garden” – 5 or more cut flowers 114. “Tea Time” – an arrangement in tea cup, mug or coffee cup 115. “Easter Surprise” – a pastel arrangement 116. “Dad’s Lifestyle” – your interpretation 117. “Tis My Country” – red, white and blue 118. “Tisket Tasket” – use a basket 119. “Let’s Go To Church” – all white arrangement 120. “Rose Parade” – only roses & greenery 121. “Floating Rose” – rose floating in a rose bow 122. “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.

123. 11” or smaller planted pot of flowers. 124. Large planted pot of flowers (12” or larger). 125. “Flower Potpourri” – at least 10 or more different flowers . Premiums -- $2.00, $1.50, $1.25 SPECIAL AWARDS **Judges Special Award will be given in Memory of Lois Maguire **$15 Stokes Seeds gift certificate

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 availa-ble 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 “Judges Special Award” – will be given in memory of Lois Maguire. “Best Vegetable” $15 Stokes Seeds Gift Certificate

Rules:

Article must be work of exhibitor.

Wall decorations must have means of hanging.

One entry per person per class. Class # 1. Candlewicking Counted Crosstitch 2. Framed 3. Sweatshirt 4. Christmas 5. Holiday 6. Baby Item 7. Afghan 8. Wall hanging 9. Miscellaneous Stamped Crosstitch 10. Framed 11. Pillowcases 12. Wall hanging 13. Holiday Item 14. Tablecloth 15. Miscellaneous Crewel Work 16. Crewel Work -- Picture-framed 17. Crewel Work – Miscellaneous Crocheted 18. My First Project 19. Afghan—Baby 20. Afghan—Large 21. Afghan—Novelty 22. Afghan—Spread 23. Afghan—Coverlet

DIVISION G -- NEEDLEWORK -- Mary Dreeszen

24. Infant -- Booties 25. Infant – Sweater 26. Infant -- Dress 27. Infant -- Bonnet 28. Infant -- 2 or 3 piece outfit 29. Infant -- Bunting 30. Infant -- Miscellaneous 31. Sweater -- Child’s 32. Sweater -- Ladies’ 33. Sweater -- Mens’ 34. Doilies -- Under 14” with yarn 35. Doilies -- Under 14” with thread 36. Doilies -- Over 14” with yarn 37. Doilies -- Over 14” with thread 38. Doll Clothes 39. Vest 40. Edging 41. Holiday 42. Tablecloth 43. Scarf 44. Miscellaneous 45. Dolls 46. Doll Clothes Embroidery 47. Hardanger 48. Wall Hanging 49. Tablecloth 50. Lunch Cloth 51. Pillowcases – pair 52. Redwork 53. Swedish Weaving Ribbon Embroidery 54. Pillow 55. Apparel 56. Picture 57. Holiday 58. Tea Towels (set of three) 59. Miscellaneous 60. Pot Holders 61. Covers 62. Table Mats

Knitting (hand knit) 63. My First Project 64. Afghans -- Baby 65. Afghans -- Coverlet/Lap 66. Infant Wear – Booties 67. Infant Wear -- Sweater 68. Infant Wear -- Dress 69. Infant Wear -- Bonnet 70. Infant Wear -- 2 or 3 piece outfit 71. Infant Wear -- Bunting 72. Infant Wear -- Miscellaneous 73. Sweaters 74. Vest 75. Holiday 76. Knitted Doilies 77. Scarf 78. Miscellaneous

Knitting (machine) 79. Afghans 80. Infant wear 81. Sweaters 82. Miscellaneous 83. Latchwork 84. Needlepoint

Pillows 85. Crocheted 86. Knitted 87. Latchhook 88. Needlepoint 89. Pieced 90. Appliqued 91. Quilted 92. Crosstitched 93. Sewn 94. Miscellaneous

Quilted 95. Placemats 96. Table Runner/Topper 97. Tablecloth 98. Quilted Garment 99. Quilted Fashion Accessory 100. Miniature Quilted Item 101. Paper Pieced Quilted Item 102. Any quilted item made from a kit 93. Any quilted item made from a block of the month

Baby Quilt-- all work done by exhibitor 103 Appliqued 104. Embroidered 105. Pieced 106. Tied 107. Charm 108. My First Quilt

Baby Quilt – constructed by exhibitor, not quilted 109 Appliqued 110. Embroidered 111. Pieced 112. Tied 113. Charm 114. My First Quilt

Wall Hanging 115. Pieced 116. Embroidered 117 Appliqued 118 Seasonal 119. Novelty 120. Stained Glass

Lap Quilt – all work done by exhibitor 121. Appliqued 122. Embroidered 123. Pieced 124. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics) 125. Tied 126. Charm 127. Stained Glass 128. Novelty 129. Rag 130. My First Quilt

Lap Quilt -- constructed by exhibitor, not quilted 131. Appliqued 132. Embroidered 133. Pieced 134. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics) 135. Tied 136. Charm 137. Stained Glass 138. Novelty 139. Rag 140. My First Quilt

Bed Quilt – all work done by exhibitor 141. Appliqued 142. Embroidered 143. Pieced 144. Whole cloth 145. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics) 146. Tied 147. Charm 148. Stained glass 149. Novelty 150. Rag 151. My First Quilt

Bed Quilt – constructed by exhibitor, not quilted 152. Appliqued 153. Embroidered 154. Pieced 155. Whole cloth 156. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics) 157. Tied 158. Charm 159. Stained glass 160. Novelty 161. Rag 162. My First Quilt 163. Flower Pounded article 164. Seasonal Article 165. Stuffed Animal (dressed) 166. Stuffed Toy 167. Tatting 168. Miscellaneous (articles made with needle that cannot be entered in any of the above classes 169. Home Spun Yarn

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: Fairfield Quilt Batting Yarn Tape Measure

Please include your age on your entry tags. Consult rules on previous pages for each Division May have up to five (5) entries per class

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 – Seasonal decorations Class 7 – Miscellaneous Class 8 – Bird houses Class 9 – Clay items Class 10 – Paper mache Class 11—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 12—Decorated T-shirt Class 13—Lego Kits Class 14—Lego (not kits) Class 15—Trash to Treasure Class 16—Painted Canvas 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 D -- Fashions Class 1 – Any sewn garment/item

DIVISION KK -- KIDS KORNER

(For children 12 years old and under) – Jennifer & Erin Glawe

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” – Color Right food color system First Place Cake – Quick tips guide Preserved Foods: First Place -- $5.00 coupon Plus other prizes will be awarded.