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Fruit & Vegetables Competition Guide Online Registration Deadline Competition Delivery Date Check-In Time Entry Pickup Date Wednesday, July 10 2 p.m. Thursday, July 11 7 - 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 16 7 - 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 15 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 7 - 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 23 7 - 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 22 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 7 - 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 30 7 - 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 29 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 7 - 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 6 7 - 9:30 a.m. Monday, August 5 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 6 7 - 9:30 a.m. Monday, August 12 7 a.m. - noon 2019 OC Fair 2019 IMPORTANT DATES to remember Online registration opens February 4 - OC Fair runs July 12- August 11, 2019 CONTACT Garden & Floral Staff Office (714) 708-1619 gardenfl[email protected] 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Fruit & Vegetables Competition Guide
Online Registration Deadline
Competition Delivery Date
Check-In Time
Entry Pickup Date
Wednesday, July 10 2 p.m. Thursday, July 11 7 - 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 16 7 - 9:30 a.m.
Monday, July 15 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 7 - 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 23 7 - 9:30 a.m.
Monday, July 22 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 7 - 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 30 7 - 9:30 a.m.
Monday, July 29 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 7 - 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 6 7 - 9:30 a.m.
Monday, August 5 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 6 7 - 9:30 a.m. Monday, August 12 7 a.m. - noon
2019 OC Fair
2019 IMPORTANT DATES to rememberOnline registration opens February 4 - OC Fair runs July 12- August 11, 2019
CONTACTGarden & Floral StaffOffice (714) 708-1619 [email protected] Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Fruit & Vegetables Competition Guide
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T SRules .............................................................................................................................. 1
Eligibility / Entry Limit / How to EnterExhibitor Ticket / Help with Entering .....................................................2
Entry Delivery / Entry Pickup ......................................................................3
Judging .........................................................................................................................4
Awards ..........................................................................................................................5
Adult Divisions ..................................................................................................6-8Division 101 - 105 Specimen ProduceDivision 111 - 115 Largest ProduceDivision 121 - 125 Most Unusual LookingDivision 131 - 135 Potted Herb
Youth Divisions ................................................................................................9-11Division 701 - 705 Youth Specimen ProduceDivision 711 - 715 Youth Largest ProduceDivision 721 - 725 Youth Most Unusual LookingDivision 731 - 735 Youth Potted Herb
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R U L E S1. Local and State Rulesgovernthiscompetition.
2. ExhibitorsareresponsibleforreadingtheCompetitionGuidelinesandmustabidebythem.
3. See registration and competition dates on the cover page. No reminder cards will be sent.
4. All entries are limited to home-grown produce.
5. Do not wax fruit or vegetables.
6. Entries incorrectly entered/identified will be disqualified.
7. The same item cannot be resubmitted in subsequent competitions, neither under the original or a different exhibitor’s name.
8. Items entered will be marked to prevent re-entry.
9. If multiple entries are submitted by an individual within the same Class, entries will be disqualified.
10. Items of great or sentimental value should not be used.
11. The OC Fair reserves the right to refuse any entry that has a serious disease or insect problem.
12. If spoilage occurs prior to the pickup date, the entry will be discarded.
13. The OC Fair is not responsible for lost, damaged or dead items.
14. Entries must be picked up during the designated pickup time (see cover page of this guide) or entries become the property of the OC Fair and may be discarded.
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E L I G I B I L I T YAdult Divisions: Open to California residents, ages 18 or older.Youth Divisions: Open to youth ages 6-17 (by July 12, 2019) who live in California.
E N T R Y L I M I TOne entry per Class per competition dateIf multiple entries are submitted within the same Class, additional entries will be disqualified.
H O W T O E N T E R1. Go to ocgard.fairmanager.comor click on the button and register online before the deadline.2. Choose from among the Divisions and Classes listed.3. There are no entry fees for this competition. It’s free to enter.
Exhibitor Name• Entries must be made under the name of the individual who prepared it. • Do not use business or fictitious names. • There are no team entries. • Enter using the exhibitor’s name as it will appear on the display tag. This also applies to all youth entries.• Last year’s accounts are no longer valid. All exhibitors must create a new account.
EntryConfirmation• An email notification and confirmation will be sent immediately after your online payment is received• If the email confirmation does not arrive shortly, please check your Spam/Junk folder before contact-
ing the OC Fair.
o c e x h i b i t o r F A I R T I C K E T• Exhibitors will receive one (1) 2019 OC Fair admission ticket, at time of entry delivery. • One (1) ticket per exhibitor, not one per entry.• Tickets are valid any day the Fair is open.• Exhibitor must be present to receive ticket.
H E L P W I T H E N T E R I N GIn-Person Help DaysCentennial Farm, Silo Building, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626View map
• Wednesday, July 10 ......10 a.m. - 2 p.m.• Monday, July 15 ...............10 a.m. - 2 p.m.• Monday, July 22 ...............10 a.m. - 2 p.m.• Monday, July 29 ...............10 a.m. - 2 p.m.• Monday, August 5 ...........10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Enter through Gate 1 off Fair Drive, park in Lot B and enter through the Centennial Farm Gate.
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e n t r y d e l i v e r yBring your entry(s) to the Centennial Farm on competition day (See cover page)
• Enter Gate 1 off Fair Drive. • Check in is 7 - 9:30 a.m. Exhibitors must check in by 9:30 a.m. without exceptions.• Claim checks will be provided when exhibits are delivered. • Exhibitor must be present to receive an admission ticket.
Download entry delivery map
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COSTA MESACOSTA MESA
HUNTINGTON BEACHHUNTINGTON BEACH
ANAHEIMANAHEIM
LOS ALAMITOSLOS ALAMITOS
The HangarThe Hangar
TheRanchE&E
MAINMALLMAINMALL
YardMaintenance Action Sports
ArenaAction Sports
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MillenniumMillenniumBarnBarn
SiloSiloBuildingBuilding
CenturyCenturyBarnBarn
CourtyardCourtyard
AmphitheatrePacific
AmphitheatrePacific
Show RingShow RingBajaBaja
Spectra
Equestrian Center
Safety & Security
OC Fair & Event Center88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, Ca 92626www.ocfair.com
Arlington Dr. Arlington Dr.
‘Swine Tent’
Blue Gate
CorpYard
Gate 3
CentennialFarm
CentennialFarm
Heroes HallHeroes Hall
Plaza PacificaPlaza Pacifica
#15#15
Campground Gate
CampgroundAdministrationAdministration
acres of Fun
ocfair.com
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AGMemorial
Red Gate
Yellow Gate
Green Gate
ArcoVanguard University
Newport MesaChurch
Civic Center Park
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Costa Mesa Police Dept.Fire Dept
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E n t r y p i c k u pPick up your entry(s) at Centennial Farm on Pickup Day (See cover page)
• Claim check or photo ID is required for pick up. • If you are unable to pick up your items, please arrange for someone to pick them up for you. • Unclaimed items and ribbons become the property of the OC Fair and will be discarded. • No additional phone calls or email notifications will be made.• The OC Fair & Event Center is not responsible for exhibits left after this date.
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j u d g i n gQualified judges will be selected by the Program Coordinator and are selected from local professionals who are the top in their field. The judges are professionals and their decisions are final.
Adult DivisionsPlaced using the American Judging System where exhibits are ranked one against another.
• First, Second, Third Place and Honorable Mention may be awarded in each Class if judges so determine. More than one Honorable Mention per Class may be awarded.
• First Place Winners will compete for Division Winner. • Division Winners will compete for Best of Show.
Youth DivisionsPlaced using the Danish Judging System where each entry is judged on how well it meets a standard rather than how it compares to other entries.
• Entries are judged Blue (superior), Red (very good) or White (average) Award. • There may be more than one Blue, Red or White Award per Class.
Youth Largest Item and Most Unusual Item is placed using the American Judging System • Exhibits are ranked against one another (i.e. First, Second, Third, Honorable Mention).
JudgingJudging is not open to the public. Judges have the authority to disqualify any entry that does not meet the requirements specified. Judges are not obligated to award a place unless an entry merits a place.
Judging Criteria
Condition (30%) ...............Well-grown, good color and shape, clean, trimmed, free from blemishes Type and Size (25%) ...............True to type for the variety or group Market Quality (25%) ...............Prime edible maturity, firm, tender, crisp, and fresh Uniformity(20%) ...............Specimens are uniform in size, color, shape, type, maturity
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A w a r d sBest of Show Division Winner First/Blue ..........................................5 points eachSecond/Red ....................................3 points eachThird/White ......................................1 points eachHonorable Mention
The Garden & Floral Department will be hosting a Staff’s Choice Award and People’s Choice Award. Winners of these awards will receive an additional ribbon.
No premiums offered except for Adult Sweepstakes
SweepstakesAdult and Youth Sweepstakes in Fruit & Vegetables will be tallied based on the accumulated points (see above) for all five judging days. Sweepstakes awards are as follows:
Adult CompetitionsAdult Fruit & Vegetable Sweepstakes ................................................ Ribbon & $50
Youth CompetitionsYouth Fruit & Vegetable Sweepstakes (ages 6-12) .................... Ribbon onlyYouth Fruit & Vegetable Sweepstakes (ages 13-17) .................. Ribbon only
OC Fair Exhibitor Renaissance AwardThe OC Fair Exhibitor Renaissance Award will recognize an Adult and Youth individual with multipleskill-sets that has entered in judged competitions. See OC Fair Exhibition Awards for more details.
Judging Results Results can be viewed online at ocfair.com/results. We post results online as soon as possible.Please do not call or email for competition results.
RibbonsRibbons may be picked up on the competition dates listed on the cover page and on Final Pickup Day on Monday, August 12, 7 a.m. - noon.
Sweepstakes Award Check and PremiumsWill be made payable to the exhibitor whose name is indicated on the entry form and mailed within 30 days after the close of the 2019 OC Fair. Signed judging sheets will be used as evidence for payment of premiums. Ribbons and tags will not be accepted.
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Division 101-105
Competition Dates: July 11, 16, 23, 30, August 6
Class 01: Avocados, quantity 3
Class 02: Beans, 8 pods
Class 03: Beets, quantity 3
Class 04: Berries, quantity 8
Class 05: Bitter Melon, quantity 1
Class 06: Carrots, quantity 3
Class 07: Chayote Squash, quantity 2
Class 08: Corn, 3 ears
Class 09: Cucumbers, quantity 3
Class 10: Daikon Radish, quantity 3
Class 11: Eggplant, quantity 1
Class 12: Figs, quantity 3
Class 13: Grapefruit, quantity 2
Class 14: Grapes, 1 bunch
Class 15: Guava, quantity 3
Class 16: Kumquats, quantity 5
Class 17: Lemons, quantity 3
Class 18: Limes, quantity 3
Class 19: Lotus Root, quantity 1
Class 20: Napa Cabbage, 1 head
Class 21: Onions, quantity 3
Class 22: Oranges, quantity 3
Class 23: Papaya, quantity 1
Class 24: Pears, quantity 3
Class 25: Peppers, Hot, quantity 3
Class 26: Peppers, Sweet, quantity 3
Class 27: Pomegranates, quantity 3
Class 28: Potatoes, quantity 3
Class 29: Pumpkins, quantity 1
Class 30: Radishes, quantity 3
Class 31: Rhubarb, 3 stalks
Class 32: Squash, quantity 2 (not zucchini or pumpkin)
Class 33: Starfruit, quantity 2
Class 34: Mandarins/Clementines, quantity 3
Class 35: Tomatillos, quantity 3
Class 36: Tomatoes, Cherry, quantity 5
Class 37: Tomatoes, quantity 3
Class 38: Turnips, quantity 3
Class 39: Zucchini, quantity 2
Class 40: Any other, quantity 1 Class 40 is for fruit and vegetables not listed in other classes.
adult Divisions: Specimen Produce
ELIGIBILITY Open to all California residents, ages 18 and older.
Entry limit 1 per Class, per date entry Fee Free
Proper quantities per Class must be submitted to be eligible for an award.
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Division 111-115Largest ItemCompetition Dates: July 11, 16, 23, 30, August 6 Judging Criteria - Largest by Volume
Class 01: Largest Avocado
Class 02: Largest Beet
Class 03: Largest Bitter Melon
Class 04: Largest Carrot
Class 05: Largest Cucumber
Class 06: Largest Citrus
Class 07: Largest Lemon
Class 08: Largest Mango
Class 09: Largest Melon
Class 10: Largest Onion
Class 11: Largest Orange
Class 12: Largest Papaya
Class 13: Largest Pepper
Class 14: Largest Potato
Class 15: Largest Pumpkin
Class 16: Largest Radish
Class 17: Largest Squash (not zucchini or pumpkin)
Class 18: Largest Starfruit
Class 19: Largest Sunflower Head
Class 20: Largest Tomato
Class 21: Largest Zucchini
Division 121-125Most Unusual LookingCompetition Dates: July 11, 16, 23, 30, August 6 Judging Criteria - Unusual Shape/Color
Class 01: Carrot
Class 02: Citrus
Class 03: Cucumber
Class 04: Tomato
adult Divisions: largest & most unusual
ELIGIBILITY Open to all California residents, ages 18 and older.
Entry limit 1 per Class, per date entry Fee Free
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Adult Divisions: Potted Herb
ELIGIBILITY Open to all California residents, ages 18 and older.
Entry limit 1 per Class, per date entry Fee Free
Limited to a single plant or multiple plants of the same varietyPot size no larger than 5 gallons
Division 131-135Competition Dates: July 11, 16, 23, 30, August 6
Class 01: Basil
Class 02: Catnip
Class 03: Chamomile
Class 04: Chives
Class 05: Cilantro
Class 06: Dill
Class 07: Lavender
Class 08: Lemon Balm
Class 09: Lemon Grass
Class 10: Lemon Verbena
Class 11: Marjoram
Class 12: Mint
Class 13: Oregano
Class 14: Parsley
Class 15: Rosemary
Class 16: Sage
Class 17: Thyme
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Division 701-705Competition Dates: July 11, 16, 23, 30, August 6
Class 01: Avocados, quantity 2
Class 02: Beans, 4 pods
Class 03: Beets, quantity 2
Class 04: Berries, quantity 6
Class 05: Bitter Melon, quantity 1
Class 06: Carrots, quantity 2
Class 07: Chayote Squash, quantity 2
Class 08: Corn, 2 ears
Class 09: Cucumbers, quantity 2
Class 10: Daikon Radish, quantity 3
Class 11: Eggplant, quantity 1
Class 12: Figs, quantity 2
Class 13: Grapefruit, quantity 2
Class 14: Grapes, 1 bunch
Class 15: Guava, quantity 3
Class 16: Kumquats, quantity 3
Class 17: Lemons, quantity 2
Class 18: Limes, quantity 2
Class 19: Lotus Root, quantity 1
Class 20: Mango, quantity 1
Class 21: Melon, quantity 1
Class 22: Napa Cabbage, quantity 1
Class 23: Onions, quantity 2
Class 24: Oranges, quantity 2
Class 25: Papaya, quantity 1
Class 26: Pears, quantity 2
Class 27: Peppers, Hot, quantity 3
Class 28: Peppers, Sweet, quantity 3
Class 29: Pomegranates, quantity 2
Class 30: Potatoes, quantity 2
Class 31: Pumpkins, quantity 1
Class 32: Radishes, quantity 3
Class 33: Squash, quantity 2 (not zucchini or pumpkin)
Class 34: Starfruit, quantity 2
Class 35: Mandarins/Clementines, quantity 3
Class 36: Tomatillos, quantity 3
Class 37: Tomatoes, Cherry, quantity 3
Class 38: Tomatoes, quantity 2
Class 39: Zucchini, quantity 2
Class 40: Any other, quantity 1 Class 40 is for fruit and vegetables not listed in other classes.
youth Divisions: Specimen Produce
ELIGIBILITY Open to youth ages 6-17 (by July 12, 2019) who are California residents.
Entry limit 1 per Class, per date entry Fee Free
Proper quantities per Class must be submitted to be eligible for an award.
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Division 711-715youth Largest ItemCompetition Dates: July 11, 16, 23, 30, August 6 Judging Criteria - Largest by Volume
Class 01: Largest Avocado
Class 02: Largest Beet
Class 03: Largest Bitter Melon
Class 04: Largest Carrot
Class 05: Largest Cucumber
Class 06: Largest Citrus
Class 07: Largest Lemon
Class 08: Largest Mango
Class 09: Largest Melon
Class 10: Largest Onion
Class 11: Largest Orange
Class 12: Largest Papaya
Class 13: Largest Pepper
Class 14: Largest Potato
Class 15: Largest Pumpkin
Class 16: Largest Radish
Class 17: Largest Squash (not zucchini or pumpkin)
Class 18: Largest Starfruit
Class 19: Largest Sunflower Head
Class 20: Largest Tomato
Class 21: Largest Zucchini
Division 721-725youth Most Unusual LookingCompetition Dates: July 11, 16, 23, 30, August 6 Judging Criteria - Unusual Shape/Color
Class 01: Carrot
Class 02: Citrus
Class 03: Cucumber
Class 04: Tomato
youth Divisions: largest & most unusual
ELIGIBILITY Open to youth ages 6-17 (by July 12, 2019) who are California residents.
Entry limit 1 per Class, per date entry Fee Free
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youth Divisions: Potted Herb
ELIGIBILITY Open to youth ages 6-17 (by July 12, 2019) who are California residents.
Entry limit 1 per Class, per date entry Fee Free
Limited to a single plant or multiple plants of the same varietyPot size no larger than 5 gallons
Division 731-735Competition Dates: July 11, 16, 23, 30, August 6
Class 01: Basil
Class 02: Catnip
Class 03: Chamomile
Class 04: Chives
Class 05: Cilantro
Class 06: Dill
Class 07: Lavender
Class 08: Lemon Balm
Class 09: Lemon Grass
Class 10: Lemon Verbena
Class 11: Marjoram
Class 12: Mint
Class 13: Oregano
Class 14: Parsley
Class 15: Rosemary
Class 16: Sage
Class 17: Thyme
