Lawrence County

HOME & FAMILY ARTS

Exhibit guidelines for Creative, Fine, and Home Arts, Horticulture and Floriculture

OPEN CLASS

2011

Fair Dates: July 9-16, 2011

Dear Exhibitor:

The Open Class Committee would like to thank you for bringing

your exhibit to the Lawrence County fair this year. We are very ex-

cited to offer this chance to the craftsmen of Lawrence County

once again!

Please feel free to invite your friends to participate in the Home &

Family Arts exhibition. Extra copies may be picked up at the Law-

rence County Extension office or viewed online at:

www.lawrencecountyfairgrounds.org. Also, check us out on

Facebook: Lawrence County Home & Family Arts.

Remember that your item does not have to have been made within

the past year, and if it has not been on exhibit before at the fair you

are welcome to bring it in (see exceptions in the Special Contests

category). We hope that this will encourage participation and make

it easier to include those more time-consuming projects.

If you need more information, feel free to contact us via Facebook

or email: mandtcarroll@yahoo.com.

Sincerely,

The Lawrence County Open Class Committee

Tomi Carroll Jennifer Green Sue Green

Amelia Hunter Ethan Hunter Judy Stalker

Crops

Entry Time: Wenesday, July 6, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

(CLEAR UNCOLORED GLASS CONTAINER— GRAINS WILL NOT BE RETURNED.)

1. Legume hay, one 6‖ center section

2. Oats, 1 qt.

3. Corn, 1 qt.

4. Grass hay, one 6‖ center section

5. Soy beans, 1 qt.

6. Field Corn, 5 ears

7. Mixed hay, one 6‖ center section

8. Indian Corn, 5 ears

9. Popcorn, 5 ears

10. Wheat, 1qt.

11. Unclassified grains, 1 qt.

Honey

Entry Time: Wenesday, July 6, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

1. Honey - Cut comb honey light or dark; any kind;

2. container size suitable for retail trade, 1 Package 2. Honey - Strained light or dark; Minimum 8 ounces

Miscellaneous Classes

Entry Time: Wenesday, July 6, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

1. Wreaths made from plant products—Artificial acces-sories permitted 2. Garden Figures – Made from vegetables, grains, etc.

Judged on originality, decorativeness 3. Collection of 5 dried and labeled (packaged) herbs 4. Birdhouse—functional 5. Pressed flower— framed & under glass, no larger than 8‖ x 10‖ 6. Old fashioned scarecrow—Must be shown on base

that will allow it to stand unsupported for use in garden. 7. Garden Collection—Best display of 5 or more kinds of vegetables (edible only). Container to be furnished by exhibitor. 8. Artistic Herb Arrangement—fresh or dried. Listing of herbs should accompany arrangement. 9. Gourd Crafts—Gourds must be grown from last

year’s crop by exhibitor. Judging will be on originality and creativeness. May use one or more gourds in a craft. Any type of finish may be utilized. May be utilitarian or an art form. 10. Silk Flower arrangements 11. Other artificial arrangement (wreath, swag, etc.)

Lawrence County HOME & FAMILY ARTS

OPEN CLASS 2011 IMPORTANT- Read all general information and the infor-

mation located in each section. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to be familiar with and understand all terms and conditions concerning exhibition.

How To Enter 1. Entries are to be brought to the Home & Family Arts Building, located on the fairgrounds, on the day of check-in. NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 2. Entry fee is paid at time of entry. No refunds will be made. 3. Entry fee is $5.00 per person for up to ten entries. You may enter more than 10 entries for an additional $1.00 per entry. 4. Only one entry per class. 5. Check-in times for entries are as follows. Collections, Creative Kids, Fine Arts, Food Preservation, Handicrafts, Leathercraft, Needlecrafts, Photography, Refinished Furniture, Sewing, and VIP’s: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Antiques, Cake Decorating, Foods, Quilts and Horticulture: Wenesday, July 6, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 6. Children age 12 and under may enter categories designate under the heading ―Creative Kids‖. Entry fee is $1.00 per child. Older Children may enter the same as adults.

General Rules 1. Open to anyone.

2. All exhibits in the Home and Family Arts Building shall have been produced entirely by the exhibitor, and not before shown at the Lawrence County 4-H Fair (Exception: See special rule in the Quilting, Antiques, and Special Exhibits Departments.)

3. You are considered a ―professional‖ and must enter a professional class if you pursue something for monetary gain (baking, cake decorating, photography, etc.).

4. The Fair Board will not be responsible for damage or theft of articles.

5. No Duplicate entries: This means you cannot enter the exact same item in more than one class- NO EX-CEPTIONS!

6. When there are a large number of items entered in one class, Classes will be subdivided for ease of judg-ing.

7. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to know which de-partment, section, class name and number to enter. Exhibits entered in the wrong class will be disqualified.

8. Entries must be clean and free of odors and insects.

9. No exhibit may be larger than 30‖ square or 16‖ in depth, except where specially noted.

10. If item is especially valuable or fragile, it may be taken home after judging is completed and pictures will be dis-played.

Flowers Entry Time: Wenesday, July 6, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

1. Potted Plants (flowering - must have blooms at time of

showing) 1 variety per container 2. Potted Plants (foliage)

1 variety per container 3. Cactus and Sand or Cactus Dish Gardens (container no more than 18”in diameter) 4. Planter or Dish Garden

(maximum 18” in diameter - maximum weight 40 lbs) 5. Hanging Baskets (one variety per container) 6. Arrangement of Cut Flowers

(combination of flowers & foliage; stem length to best show flowers) 7. Cut Flowers (stem length and leaves to best show flow-

ers)

Section LMU—Largest and Most Unusual

Entry Time: Wenesday, July 6, 2011 from 4:00 pm–7:00 pm

1. Cabbage, Largest head measured by largest circum-

ference 2. Cucumber, Longest 3. Gourd, Largest 4. Muskmelon, 1 on a plate (Largest by weight) 5. Potatoes (Largest Single potato by weight) 6. Pumpkins, 1 (Largest by weight) 7. Squash, 1 (Largest by weight) any variety 8. Sunflower head (Largest in diameter), 3‖ or less stem 9. Sunflower (tallest, label the height) - including flower

head, from ground level, roots in 5 gallon plastic bucket 10. Tomatoes, 1 on a plate (Largest Single tomato by weight) - Exhibit ripe or green 11. Watermelon, 1 (Largest by weight)

12. Odd or distorted vegetable - not altered or deco-

rated

Special Contests Theme Award The item which best depicts the building theme will be selected for this award. This year’s theme: Year of Soybeans. (May be

candle, seed art picture, painting, carving, photograph, culinary decoration, etc.). Entries in other categories which follow the theme will be automatically considered for this award. You do not need to make a separate entry.

―Year of Soybeans‖ Entry Time: Wenesday, July 6, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

In keeping with the Indiana State Fair theme of Year of Soybeans,

we will be holding a special recipe contest. A separate entry in required, but the item must include at least one soy ingredient (soy milk, soy flour, etc.). (See instructions for Foods exhibits)

Sunshine Award Sponsored by the Hunter family in memory of Sue Ellen Hunter

Awarded to a first time Open Class Exhibitor with the most out-

standing exhibit.

50th Anniversary Fair Exhibits Entry Time: Wenesday, July 6, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

50 things – 50 items – one from each year (1961 – 2011) 50 years of Lawrence County Fair - Something that has been

on exhibit @ the fair within the last 50 years (former 4-H projects, etc.)

Judging and Awards 1. General entry judging is CLOSED. 2. Only first, second and third place will be awarded in each category

State Fair Entries Any present Indiana resident can enter exhibits in Home and Family Arts Building at the Indiana State Fair. You may enter online at: http://www.indianastatefair.com. Entries are due July 1.

Section AN – Antiques Entry Time: Wenesday, July 6, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

1. All items in this section must be 50 years of age or older to qualify as an antique in this department (except where specially noted). Exhibitor may attach a note sharing the history of the item. 2. Unless a quantity restriction is listed, an exhibitor may enter no more than two items per class, but will be eligi ble to win only one (1) premium in any one class.

2011—‖Year of Soybeans‖

Section VG—Vegetables

Entry Time: Wenesday, July 6, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Each entry should be identified by variety if known. This will not prevent exhibitor from placing, it may be used by judge in final selection. 1. Beans, 2 pods (Green Snap or purple snap) 2. Beets, 5 on a plate 3. Broccoli, 1 head 4. Cabbage, 2 Heads 5. Carrots, 5 on a plate 6. Corn, 5 ears 7. Cucumbers, 5 on a plate 8. Eggplant, 2 on a plate 9. Garlic, 3 cloves 10. Kohlrabi, 5 on a plate 11. Melon, Persian, on a plate 12. Muskmelon, 1 on a plate (any variety) 13. Okra, 5 on a plate 14. Onions, 5 on a plate 15. Parsnips, 5 on a plate 16. Pea, Black eye etc, 10 on a plate 17. Peppers, 5 on a plate (Sweet bell type) 18. Peppers, 5 on a plate (Sweet Banana type) 19. Peppers, 5 on a plate (Hot any Other varieties) 20. Pumpkins, 2 (any type) 21. Squashes, 2 (any except zucchini) 22. Squashes, 2 (Zucchini ) 23. Sweet Potato, 3 on a plate (Any variety) 24. Tomatoes, 5 on a plate (Red ) 25. Watermelon, 1 (Any variety long) 26. Heirloom Vegetables, any variety

Open Horticulture Exhibits General rules

All entries (except flower arrangements) must have been grown by the exhibitor within the last year. Entries will not be accepted for articles for which there is not a clas-sification. Entries from professionals and shop owners will be disqualified in design classes. Exhibitors may not have more than one potted plant, one vase, or one item per entry number. Exhibit registered in incorrect classes may be changed to the cor-rect class by authorized individuals, including judge. Containers for potted plants may not be larger than 12 inches in any dimension. Vases for the cut flowers must be of a shape and size suitable to hold the plants; they should not tip over easily. Any type of clear vase will do and recycled jars and bottles are rec-ommended. Place your name on the bottom of containers and vases. All foliage inside the vase should be removed from the stems.

Each exhibit should be same variety & color per container, with leaves Plants will be groomed and watered during the fair as needed and attempts will be made by the superintendents to maintain the quali-ty of the plants throughout their presence at the fair.

3. Any exhibit not in clean and good condition shall be disqualified. 4. Important! No exhibit may be larger than 30‖ square or 16‖ in depth, except where specially noted. 5. Important! Agreement to all terms and conditions here stated is understood when the exhibitor submits his/her entries, or en try will not be accepted. 6. Items entered may not have been shown, or have been ribbon winners, in the last 5 years. 7. Classes termed ―at large or other,‖ may only be used if there is not an existing class for the item. 8. The Lawrence County Fair Board assumes no liability of claims for the safety of exhibits while on the fairgrounds. All entries are tendered and accepted on that condition. 9. If item is especially valuable or fragile, it may be taken home after judging is completed and pictures will be displayed. 10. Collections are to be made up of individual items gathered over a period of time and should be displayed in a case or framed.

Class Numbers:

1 – Clothing

2 – Furniture

3 – Jewelry

4 – Quilts

5 – Toys

6 - Photograph

7 – Old 4-H Item

8 – Other

Section CD – Cake Decorating Entry Time: Wenesday, July 6, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Class Numbers:

1 – Bridal or Anniversary Cakes

2 – Shower or General Birthday

3 – Fair Theme Cake

4 – Cupcake Decorating

5 – Other

Awards by Wilton Industries, Inc., Woodbridge, IL Prizes: Two ―Best of Show‖ winners may choose one of the following:

1. Gifts from the Kitchen (The newest Wilton publication)

2. Cupcake Fun! Book

3. Cake Decorating Basics (DVD)

First place winners will receive the Wilton Yearbook of Cake Decorating.

VIP Exhibit Categories: Class 1: Antique Item (must be more than 50 years old) Class 2: Collections (5 or more items with description) Class 3: Fine Arts- Painting (all pictures must be ready to hang

with sturdy frames and WIRE HANGERS to exhibit) Class 4: Fine Arts- Drawing (all pictures must be ready to hang with sturdy frames and WIRE HANGERS to exhibit) Class 5: Handicrafts (Ceramics, Christmas Ornament, Handmade

Cards, Jewelry, Rubber Stamping, Scrapbooking, Leather craft, Wood craft, etc.) Class 6: Needlecrafts (Cross stitch, Crochet, Knitting, Etc.) Class 7: Photography – Color Prints (8 x 10 print - framed,

matting optional) Class 8: Photography – Black & White (8 x 10 print - framed, matting optional) Class 9: Sewing Class 10: Quilts (or quilted item)

Class 11: Horticulture (flowers, plants, or vegetables grown

or cared for by exhibitor)

Class 12: Group Projects (Jigsaw Puzzles, Quilts, etc.)

VIP DIVISION—Adult This category is an opportunity for residents in assisted liv-

ing and nursing facilities to participate as fair exhibitors. The

Lawrence County VIP Division is open to anyone who is a

resident of one of these facilities, is involved in an Adult Day

Care program, is a homebound individual, or attends a pro-

gram at Englewood School.

Entry fee is $1.00 per participant, or $1.00 for a group project.

Entries are due at the Lawrence County Home & Family Arts

Building on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. –

7:00 p.m.

VIP DIVISION—Youth

Youth in this section may enter any of the Categories under ―Creative

Kids‖

Section FA – Fine Arts – maximum size 18 x 24; must be

ready to hang Entry Time: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Class Numbers:

1 – Drawing

2 – Painting

3 – Miscellaneous

Section CL - Collections Entry Time: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Class Numbers:

1 – Collection

Exhibit at least five items as a sample of your collection. Maximum size of display is 36 x 36. NOTE TO EXHIBITOR: The 4-H Fair Board will take reasonable precautions to protect all exhibits, but will not be legally responsible for any damage, lost or theft of a collector's exhibit. It is therefore recommended that very valuable or irreplaceable collections be protected in a display case, fastened to a display board, or left at home. If do not wish to leave your collection for display, you may exhibit a poster or a notebook with pictures of your collection.

Section FD – Foods Entry Time: Wenesday, July 6, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Instructions for preparing foods exhibits for display:

Recipe or index cards A recipe on 8 1/2 x 11 paper is required for all food exhibits. Be sure to include all the ingredients used in the exhibit, as well as your name, county, and the dept.-section-class num-bers. It is recommended that you wrap the card in plastic wrap or in a plastic bag.

How to prepare products for display 1. Most food products should be displayed on a paper or foam plate. Except for cakes, breads and pies, exhibitor should include 6 articles per plate (i.e. – 6 cookies, 6 pieces of candy, etc.) 2. For cakes - cut a piece of cardboard about 1/2 inch larger than the bottom of the cake. Cover this cardboard with wax paper, plastic wrap, or foil before putting the cake on it. 3. Any other product that may be sticky on the bottom, such as some fancy breads, should be put on round, square, or rectangle cardboard. Cover this cardboard with wax paper, plastic wrap, or foil before putting the food product on it.

4. Pies should be exhibited in disposable pie tin.

5. All canned products must have the ring on the jar top to

protect the seal.

Creative Kids Foods Classes: Entry Time: Wenesday, July 6, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

14 – Cookies, Baked

15 – Cookies, No bake

16—Cupcake Decorating (must use all edible items)

17 – Snack mix – one small baggie of invented snack mix

18 - Miscellaneous

Creative Kids Horticulture Classes: Entry Time: Wenesday, July 6, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

19—Garden Vegetables

20—Cut Flowers (3 stems in vase)

21—Cut Flower Arangement

22—Potted Plant (cared for by exhibitor)

Section CK – Creative Kids

Children age 12 and under may enter categories designated

under the heading ―Creative Kids‖. Entry fee is $1.00 per

child. Older Children may enter the same as adults.

Entry Time: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Creative Kids Craft Classes:

1 – Christmas Ornament

2 – Collections (at least 5 items)

3 – Fine Arts

4 – Homemade Jewelry

5 – Lego design or model

6 – Magnet

7 – Model (snap together)

8 – Photography (Framed—maximum 11 x 14)

9 – Scrapbook page – (Single side or two page spread -

page protectors required)

10 – Seed Art

11—Wood Art

12—Wrapped package or gift bag

13 – Miscellaneous

For baked product competitions: "Filling, frosting, glazing, pie fill-ing, and meringue, whether uncooked or cooked, are not permitted to contain cream cheese, whipped cream, unpasteurized milk or eggs/egg whites (pasteurized eggs or eggs cooked to 160o F be-fore use may be used). Home-canned fruits, vegetables, or meats are not permitted in products. Recipes must be provided that show which ingredients were used in each part of the product. Contest-ants should carefully wash their hands and make sure that their hands do not have any open cuts before preparing foods. When-ever possible, baked products should be transported and stored in chilled coolers (41o F).

Class Numbers:

1 – Cakes

2 – Cookies

3 – Candy

4 – Quick Bread

5 – Yeast Rolls

6 – Muffins

7 – Pies

8 – Biscuits

9 – Cake Mix Up

(Must start with a box mix with extra ingredients added)

10 – Miscellaneous

Section FP – Food Preservation Entry Time: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

1. Each jar should be clearly labeled with product name and date of processing. 2. All products must be exhibited in standard colorless glass canning jar (except where otherwise noted). Jar rings must be exhibited on jar. 3. All products must have been canned since the entry date of the previous fair. 4. All foods, except dehydrated, must be processed by wa-ter bath or pressure canner to secure seal (no paraffin). Unsealed jars will be disqualified. 5. Jars may be opened at the discretion of the judge. 6. Judging points: presentation, variety, taste and compli-ance. 7. Jars not picked up on release date will be disposed of immediately.

8. Recipe required on 8 1/2 x 11 paper for all preserved

items.

Section QU - Quilts Entry Time: Wenesday, July 6, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Quilts may be exhibited and judged once. Please include a card stating techniques used and intended use of item. I f there is a special story to your exhibit, please write it on the exhibiting tag for the judge. WHAT THE JUDGE IS LOOKING FOR:

1. Clean and undamaged. 2. Workmanship/neatness. 3. Attention to detail. 4. Threads are trimmed. 5. Markings are removed from quilting. Class Numbers: 1 – Quilts (any size); pieced and quilted by exhibitor 2 - Quilts (any size); pieced by exhibitor, quilted by someone else 3 – Quilted Wearable Item (vests, jackets, etc.) 4 – Other quilted Item

Section SW –Sewing Entry Time: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Please attach a small identification label on the inside of each article in case they become separated. Class Numbers: 1 – Children’s Garment 2 – Doll Clothes 3 – Family Outfits (2 or more items) 4 – Formal Attire 5 – Men’s Garment 6 – Women’s Garment 7 – Miscellaneous

Section PH – Photography – single 8 x 10 or 11 x

14 print; must be framed, may be matted and framed Entry Time: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Class Numbers:

1 – Black & White

2 – Color Prints - animals

3 – Color Prints - people

4 – Color Prints - flowers

5 – Color Prints – landscapes

6 – Color Prints – fair – must be from the 2010 season

(can be Law. Co or other fair)

7 – Creative or Experimental Print – must start with an origi-nal photograph and be altered or added to in some way (includes using photoshop or other creative design pro-gram). Must include card taped to the back explaining what you altered.

Section RF – Refinished Furniture Entry Time: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Please include a sheet explaining how you refinished the item as well as pictures of the item before it was refinished. Class Numbers: 1 – Chair 2 – Table 3 – Dresser or Chest of Drawers 4 – Outdoor Furniture 5 – Trunk 6 – Miscellaneous

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Entries designated First Place from each category will receive:

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Entries designated Second Place from each category will receive:

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

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

Section HC – Handicrafts Entry Time: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Each exhibit must have an attached card explaining the techniques used and intended use of article.

Class Numbers:

1 – Baskets

2 – Ceramics/Plaster Crafts

3 – Dolls

4—Handmade Card

5 – Holiday Item

6—Homemade Toy

7 – Jewelry

8 – Recycled Item

9 – Rubber Stamping

10 – Scrapbook Page (Single side or two page

spread—page protectors required )

11 – Wearable Art Items

12—Woodcraft

13—Wreath

14 – Miscellaneous

Section NC – Needlecrafts

Entry Time: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Class Numbers:

1 – Cross Stitch

2 – Crochet

3 – Knitting

4 – Miscellaneous

Section LC – Leathercraft Entry Time: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

1—Wallet

2—Belt

3—Knife Holder

4—Purse

5—Miscellaneous