Mahaska County          
Oskaloosa, Iowa           
    

2005 Open Class

Junior Arts
Division I		 Culinary
Division II		 Needlecraft
Division III		 Hobbies
Division IV		 Holidays
Division V
Care Facilities
Division VI		 Fine Arts
Division VII		 Floriculture & Horticulture
Division VIII		 Genealogy
Division IX
    
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
  1. Exhibit Building is open 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  2. The Association will pay cash premiums as enumerated in this premium list, and we desire to encourage all worthy exhibits, and shall be glad to furnish space for all desirable exhibits. The Association reserves the right to postpone or carry the fair over one to two days following the fair date on account of rainy weather and all exhibits will be held until released by the secretary and any exhibit leaving unless released by the secretary will forfeit all premiums won.
  3. Exhibitors must see to the delivery of their exhibits, to the exhibit building on the fair grounds. NO ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN EXHIBITED AT THE SOUTHERN IOWA FAIR BEFORE WILL BE ACCEPTED IN OPEN CLASS. The Board of Directors and Superintendents will use all diligence to ensure the safety of stock and articles after their arrival but will not be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. Exhibitors must give personal attention to the property and immediately preceding the close of the fair, take charge of the same.
  4. NO EXHIBITOR IS TO MAKE COMMENT DURING THE JUDGING. If so exhibits will be disqualified. All questions may be presented at close of judging.
  5. Persons interested directly in the premiums in any department must not act as a judge in that department. The Association will supply expert judges for each department as far as possible.
  6. Office Personal will pay premiums for Open Class exhibits, in the exhibit building on Thursday, July 28, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at the time you pick up your exhibit.
  7. Certificates of Registry must be furnished if demanded of animals exhibited.
  8. ALL PREMIUM CHECKS NOT CASHED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE ON THE CHECK WILL BE FORFEITED TO THE FAIR ASSOCIATION AND WILL BE STAMPED TO THIS EFFECT.

SUPERINTENDENTS
Superintendents shall have full charge of their department, being responsible to the Secretary and the Fair Board. Each superintendent is expected to be on the grounds each day of the fair, to attend to the reception and arrangement of articles or animals to be exhibited in his or her division and to exercise great care in preserving and returning entry books, as soon as entry of awards are in them, and upon no other authority can warrants be drawn for premiums. No classes may be written into the entry books. In order to receive premium money, entries must have been printed in the catalogue.

JUDGING SCHEDULE - OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS

Friday, July 23

  • Hobbies……………………………………………………………11:00 a.m.
    Judge ……………………………………………………...….Beth Brostrom
  • Culinary …………………… ………………………….………….1:00 p.m.
    Judge …………………………..……………………….…..…Peggy Wright
  • Holidays……… ……………………………………….……..…….3:00 p.m.
    Judge …………………………..……………………….……..….Ann Ohms

Saturday, July 24

  • Needlecraft…………………………………………………………..9:00 a.m.
    Judge …………………………….………………..……...Karolyn Anderson
  • Floriculture/Horticulture…………………………………………12:30 p.m.
    Judge…………………………………………………………..Jana VanVliet
  • Jr. Arts & Crafts……………………………………………………..1:00p.m.
    Judge……………………………………………………….Michelle Johnson
  • Genealogy ………………………..……………………………...….1:00 p.m.
    Judge …………………………….…..………………………...Velma James

Monday, July 26

  • Fine Arts………………………………………………………….10:00 a.m.
    Judge……………………………………………………….Rhonda Hartman

Tuesday, July 27

  • Care Centers………………………………………………………..11:00 a.m.
    Judge……………………………………………………………Peggy Wright

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DIVISION I
JUNIOR ARTS

Superintendents ……………………..………Diana Reddy & Dot Romano
Judge …………………………………………Michelle Johnson
Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00 a.m. & Closes at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday hours 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Judging: Saturday, July 23, 2005 --- 1:00 p.m.

No Entry Fee for this class.

RULES

  1. Entries will be received from 8:00 until 11:00 a.m. July 23 in the Exhibit Hall. These entries DO
    NOT have to be entered prior to this date. Entries must all be entered by 11:00 a.m.

  2. All exhibits must have been completed since September 1, 2004.

  3. All Exhibitors are considered as being in the grade just completed.

  4. Limit of ONE ENTRY PER ENTRY NUMBER, such as 1 a, 1 b, and 1 c, with a limit of 6
    entries overall. Child will be given a number by the Superintendent in the Exhibit Hall.

  5. Premiums: First, second and third – money, Pink Ribbon – honorable mention and a Best of Show
    in each class. A Best of Show Ribbon will be awarded at the Judges discretion.

  6. Exhibits will be released from 9:00 to 10:00a.m. Thursday, July 28. Your premium money will be with the Superintendent in the Exhibit Hall. ABSOLUTELY NO EARLY RELEASES.

  7. Premiums awarded: First Place - $1.00 Second Place - $.50 Third Place - $.25

CLASS A - KINDERGARTEN

ENTRY #

  1. Tempera Paint

  2. Foam Art

  3. Drawings
    A. Lead Pencil
    B. Colored Pencil
    C. Crayon
    D. Ink
    E. Chalk

  4. Water Colors

  5. Crayon Resist
    A. Resist
    B. Batik

  6. Craypa Art

  7. Freehand – Scrap or Paper Cutting

  8. Weaving
    A. Paper
    B. Yarn
    C. Other

  9. Craft Sticks

  10. Yarn Picture

  11. Collage – Any Media

  12. Finger Painting

  13. Wall Hanging

  14. Modeling Clay Art

  15. Sand or Salt Art
    A.  Flat (on paper)
    B.  3-D Art
    C.  Sandpaper Art

  1. Shell or Seed Art

  2. Magic Marker

  3. Quilling

  4. Birdhouses (any media)

  5. Vegetable Printing
    A.  Water Color
    B.  Painting Gadget

  6. Holiday Art Object

  7. Hodgepodge (modpodge)

  8. Clay Pieces
    A.  Pottery
    B.  Ceramic

  9. Dough Art

  10. Snap Models (Kindergarten only)

  11. Painted Wood Craft

  12. Metal Punch

  13. Plastic Grid

  14. Puppet

  15. Fuse Beading

  16. Tie Dye Item
    A. Clothing
    B. Other

  17. Homemade Jewelry

  18. Magnets

  19. Paper Folding

  20. Recycled Items
    A. Decorative no larger
    B. Useful

  21. Stencil & Stamp Art

  22. Finger Print Art

  23. Lego Art (from own skills) Must be in container –
    not to exceed 2” larger than item.
    A. Large – 12x12 square as base - no larger
    B. Small – single item

  24. Any Item Other Than Mentioned

CLASS B - FIRST & SECOND GRADES

ENTRY #

1.-39. Any of These Previously Listed Items

  1. Manuscript Writing

  2. Design – Any Media – Including Abstract

  3. Construction Blocks (NOT LEGOS)

  4. Booklet, Scrapbook or Portfolio (cover only)

  5. Mobile

  6. String Art

  7. Posters – Mixed Media (no larger than 16” x 20”)
    A. Pencil
    B. Crayon
    C. Magic Markers
    D. Mixed Media

  8. Foil Pictures

  9. Poster Painting

  10. Latch Hook

  11. Wood Project

  1. Match Stick Art

  2. Shrink Art

  3. Baking Crystals

  4. Tooth Pick Art

  5. Bead Art

  6. Leaf Printing

  7. Ojo Dios

  8. Painted Apparel
    A. T-Shirts
    B. Pillows
    C. Other

  9. Clothes Pin Art

  10. Nature Arrangement

  11. Homemade Stuffed Item

  12. Yarn Art

  13. Homemade Key Chains

  14. Homemade Candles

CLASS C - THIRD & FOURTH GRADES

  

ENTRY #

1.-64. Any of These Previously Listed Items

  1. Mosaic – Any Style

  2. Origami (Paper Folding)

  3. Charcoal Drawing

  4. Paper Flowers

  5. Macramι

  6. Decoupage

  7. Models – Assembled by child only! Must be in
    container not to exceed 2” larger than item.
    A. Airplane
    B. Boat
    C. Car
    D. Truck
    E. Other than mentioned

  8. Oil Pastels

  9. Corn Husk Items

  10. Acrylic Painting

  1. Glass Etching

  2. Wood Burning

  3. Computer Art

  4. Cursive Writing

  5. Soap Carving

  6. 3-D Paper Construction

  7. Free Hand Enlarging

  8. Linoleum Block Printing

  9. Dioramas (Shoe Box 3-D)

  10. Plastic Molding

  11. Placemats

  12. Stitchery

  13. Photography

CLASS D - FIFTH & SIXTH GRADES

  

ENTRY #

1-87.  Any of These Previously Listed Items

  1. Calligraphy

  2. Cartoon Drawing

  3. Stain Glass

  4. Metal Work

  5. Wire Sculpture

  6. Leathercraft

  1. Quilting

  2. Wood Carving

  3. Perspective

  4. Copper Etching

  5. Counted Cross Stitch

  6. Oil Painting

  7. Metal Relief

CLASS E - SEVENTH & EIGHTH GRADES

     

ENTRY # 

    1-101. Any Items Previously Listed

CLASS F - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLED (Students with Special Needs)

Age: Kindergarten – Fourth Grade

 

ENTRY #

     1-87. Any Items Previously Listed

CLASS G - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLED (Students with Special Needs)

Age: Fifth Grade – Eighth Grade

 

ENTRY #

    1-100. Any Items Previously Listed

  

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DIVISION II
CULINARY

Superintendent…………………………………………………..Kim Dixon
Judge………………………………………………………….....Peggy Wright
Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00 a.m. and Closes at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday Hours 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Judging: Friday, July 23rd – 1:00 p.m.

Entry Fee 25% of the First Place Premium (Such as $2.00 = $.50, $5.00 = $1.25)

RULES

  1. Entries will be accepted in the Fair Office June 13th – July 15th, with ALL entries closing at 5:00 p.m. on July 15th.

  2. Entries will be received in the Exhibit Hall Saturday, July 23rd, 8:30 – 11:30 am.

  3. All entries in the baked goods classes, except for the piece used for judging will be released and sold at a bake sale immediately following the judging of the items. All money raised at this bake sale will be returned 100% in premiums in the baked goods classes. The bake sale will start after the first class of judging is completed. (Approximately 1:30 pm) Canned items and decorated cakes WILL NOT be sold.

  4. Limit of one entry in each entry number. Identical items cannot be entered in two different classes. Entries must have been prepared since last years fair.

  5. Entry tag is to be placed on the OUTSIDE of each container. If a canned item, it MUST HAVE A GUMMED LABEL from the Fair Office AND ENTRY TAG.

  6. A Best of Show Ribbon will be awarded at the Judges discretion.

  7. All baked goods are to be in ZIP LOCK BAGS.

  8. NO mixes are to be used.

  9. All canned goods are to be properly sealed with the screw bands left on the jars. All canned items must have a card attached with the following information.
    A. Method of Preservation
    B. Processing Time
    C. Date Processed
    D. List of Ingredients
    Jars may be opened for judging.

  10. 10. NO PANS. Cakes are to be baked in an 8x8 pan and placed upon cardboard. (Unless a different size is warranted, angel food etc.) NO 9x13 Cakes. Yeast Breads are to be baked in 9 Ό x 5 ½ “ pans. YEAST BREADS IN 7 3/8 X 3 5/8” PANS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. (Bread Machines)

  11. All entries need to be on HEAVY paper plates or heavy cardboard if needed. For cakes, cardboard is not to exceed 1” larger than the item.

  12. Classes 1-19 are for persons 15 years and older.

  13. A card with the list of ingredients MUST be attached to ALL items. Entries not having this card WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

  14. No frostings, glazes, or drizzles will be allowed on ANY baked goods except on the ugly cake and decorated cake/cupcake entries.

  15. Entries using uncooked eggs or cream cheese will NOT be accepted. Cream Cheese mints will be accepted if there is at least 1-cup sugar to 8oz cream cheese.

  16. Due to a lack of entries the Developmentally Disabled Class has been suspended. If you, or someone you know would like to enter this class, please contact the Fair Office.

  17. Younger exhibitor classes 21, 22, 23, & 24 will be judged first.

  18. Entries to be released Thursday, July 28, 2005, 9:00 to 10:00 am. Premium money will be with office personnel in Exhibit Hall. Absolutely NO early releases.

  19. Premiums: First Place - $2.00 Second Place - $1.50
    Classes 4 & 5 First Place - $5.00 Second Place - $3.50

CLASS 1 - BREAD WITH YEAST

ENTRY #

1. White Bread

2. Whole Wheat Bread

3. Buns – 4

4. Pan Rolls – 4

5. Cinnamon Rolls - 4

6. Oatmeal Bread

7. Any Not Mentioned Above

CLASS 2 - BREADS – NO YEAST

ENTRY #

8. Nut Bread

9. Banana Bread

10. Oatmeal Bread

11. Pumpkin Bread

12. Zucchini Bread

13. Cornbread (8x8 pan)

14. Muffins - 4

15. Biscuits - 4

16. Any Not Mentioned Above

CLASS 3 - CAKES – NO FROSTING

ENTRY #

17. Angel Food                                                                    

18. Applesauce                                                                    

19. Yellow Chiffon                                      

20. White

21. Chocolate

22. Cupcakes - 4

23. Any Not Mentioned Above

CLASS 4 - UGLY CAKE

Premiums: First Place $5.00    Second Place $3.50

ENTRY #

24. Edible

25. Plastic

CLASS 5 - DECORATED CAKES – AMATEURS ONLY

Premiums:  First - $5.00    Second - $3.50

To be left during the Fair. Will be judged for looks only.

May be made on cardboard, except cupcakes.

 

ENTRY #

26. Novelty Cake

27. Cupcakes (alike or different)

28. Any Not Mentioned Above

CLASS 6 - PASTRY

Entries must be exhibited on aluminum foil pie plate except misc. pastry.
NO SOFT PIES ACCEPTED

ENTRY #
29. Baked Pie Shell
30. Apple
31. Cherry
32. Peach
33. Rhubarb
34. Any Berry
35. One Crust Pie
36. Any Pie Not Mentioned
37. Miscellaneous Pastry – 4
 

CLASS 7 - BARS AND BROWNIES

No Frosting.  Please have 3 to a plate.

ENTRY #

38. Chocolate

39. Blonde

40. Any Not Mentioned Above

CLASS 8 - COOKIES
Please have 4 to a plate.

ENTRY #

41. Sugar

42. Ice box

43. Peanut Butter

44. Chocolate Drop

45. Chocolate Chip

46. Oatmeal

47. Ginger

48. Assorted Party Cookies (3 each-total 9)

49. Any Not Mentioned Above

CLASS 9 - CANDY
Please have 4 pieces to a plate.

ENTRY #

50. Chocolate Fudge

51. Popcorn Balls (3)
52. Carmel Corn (3 cups in Plastic Bag)

53. Divinity (no nuts)

54. Peanut Brittle

55. Mints

56. Any Not Mentioned Above

CLASS 10 - SNACK FOODS
Either 3 cups in bag or 4 to a plate

ENTRY #
57. Snack Mix
58. Cereal Bars
59. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 11 - SUGAR FREE

ENTRY #
60. Bread With Yeast
61. Bread No Yeast
62. Cake (No frosting)
63. One Crust Pie (NO SOFT)
64. Two Crust Pie
65. Miscellaneous Pastry
66. Cookies
67. Candies
68. Jelly
69. Jam
70. Preserves & Butters
71. Bars & Brownies

CLASS 12 - DEHYDRATED

ENTRY #
72. Fruit
73. Vegetables
74. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 13 - JELLIES

Jars may be opened and tasted. MUST HAVE GUMMED ENTRY LABEL.
Jelly Jars ONLY.

ENTRY #
75. Apple
76. Blackberry
77. Grape (ripe only)
78. Strawberry
79. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 14 - JAMS

Jars may be opened and tasted.  MUST HAVE GUMMED ENTRY LABEL.  Jelly jars only.

ENTRY #
80. Apple
81. Blackberry
82. Grape (ripe only)
83. Strawberry
84. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 15 - PRESERVES AND BUTTERS

Jars may be opened and tasted.  MUST HAVE GUMMED ENTRY LABEL.
Pint jars ONLY.
 

ENTRY #

85. Blackberry
86. Cherry
87. Peach
88. Raspberry
89. Tomato
90. Apple Butter
91. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 16 - CANNED FRUITS

MUST HAVE GUMMED ENTRY LABEL & ENTRY TAG.

ENTRY #

93. Apples
94. Apricots
95. Blackberries
96. Cherries (sour)
97. Gooseberries
98. Peaches
99. Pears
100. Rhubarb
101. Raspberry
102. Mixed
103. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 17 - CANNED VEGETABLES

MUST HAVE GUMMED ENTRY LABEL & ENTRY TAG

ENTRY #

103. Carrots
104. Corn
105. Peas
106. String Beans
107. Shelled Beans

108. Tomatoes
109. Kraut
110. Beets
111. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 18 - PICKLES AND CATSUP

MUST HAVE GUMMED ENTRY LABEL & ENTRY TAG

ENTRY #

112. Beets
113. Bread & Butter Pickles
114. Sweet Pickles
115. Chili Sauce
116. Onions
117. Piccalilli
118. Tomato Catsup
119. Dills
120. Zucchini
121. Watermelon
122. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 19 - MEATS

MUST HAVE GUMMED ENTRY LABEL & ENTRY TAG

ENTRY #

123. Beef
124. Venison
125. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 20 - MEN: AGES 15 AND OLDER

ENTRY #
1.-125. Any Entries Listed Previously

CLASS 21 - GIRLS: 5 – 9 YEARS OF AGE
State age on entry tag.

ENTRY #
1. – 125. Any Entries Previously Listed

CLASS 22 - GIRLS: 10-14 YEARS OF AGE
State age on entry tag.

ENTRY #
1. – 125. Any Entries Previously Listed.

CLASS 23 - BOYS: 5 – 9 YEARS OF AGE
State age on entry tag.

ENTRY #
1. – 125. Any Entries Previously Listed

CLASS 24 - BOYS: 10 -14 YEARS OF AGE
State age on entry tag.

ENTRY#
1. – 125. Any Entries Previously Listed

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DIVISION III
NEEDLECRAFT

Superintendents………………………Ruth Branderhorst, Nellie Drost, Nellie Wyngarden
Judge………………………………………………Elsie Caves, Kathryn Van Gilst
Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00 a.m. & Closes at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday hours 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Judging: Friday, July 22– 1:30 pm

Entry Fee 25% of the First Place Premium

RULES

  1. Entries will be accepted at the Fair Office June 13th – July 15th, with ALL entries closing at 5:00 p.m. July 15, 2005.

  2. Entries will be received in the Exhibit Hall Friday, July 22rd, from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

  3. Any articles previously exhibited at the Southern Iowa Fair will not be shown or judged, if positive proof is shown. This rule will be enforced. If proof is found, ALL premium money will be withheld.

  4. Entries must have regulation entry tags that are obtained from the Fair Office.

  5. Each article entered must be the work of the exhibitor and shown in clean and neat condition.
    We reserve the right not to judge a dirty article.

  6. Exhibitors are limited to one entry in each entry number, but as many classes as you wish.
    Identical items cannot be entered in two different classes.

  7. All articles and garments must have an entry tag secured to it.

  8. Any nametags on articles or garments must be covered.

  9. A Best of Show ribbon will be awarded at the Judges discretion.

  10. Entries to be released 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 28th. Premium money will be with office personnel in the Exhibit Hall. Absolutely NO early releases.

  11. Premiums: First Place - $2.00, Second Place - $1.50

CLASS 1 - QUILTS

All quilts (except baby) must be at least 66” by 96”.

  

ENTRY #

  1. Baby Quilt

  2. Appliquι
    A. Machine Sewn
    B. Hand Sewn

  3. Patchwork – Pieced

  4. Embroidered

  5. Quilting Only (hand)

  6. Cross Stitch

  7. Tied Quilt

  1. Quilted Wall Hanging

  2. Machine Quilting

  3. Counted Cross Stitch

  4. Joint Venture Quilt (2 or more people)

  5. Antique Quilts

  6. Friendship Quilts

  7. All Red, White & Blue

  8. Any Not Mentioned Above

CLASS 2 - RUGS

ENTRY #

  1. Crocheted

  2. Braided

  3. Hooked

  4. Knotted

  5. Woven (not machine)

  6. Any Item Not Mentioned Above

CLASS 3 - SEWING

Any material may be used in this class including cotton.

ENTRY #

  1. Child’s Dress

  2. Child’s Suit

  3. Lady’s Dress

  4. 25. Lady’s Suit 

  5. Lady’s Slacks

  6. Western Wear

  7. Men’s or Boy’s Clothing

  8. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 4 - MISCELLANEOUS

ENTRY #

30. Set of 2 Potholders – Practical
31. Set of 2 Potholders – Fancy
32. Child’s Activity Book
33. Handmade Purse – Any Material
34. Jewelry
35. Aprons
36. 2 Tea Towels
37. Punch Work
38. Yarn Picture
39. Handkerchief – Tatted Edge
40. Creative Stitchery 		41. Doll
     A. Stuffed
     B. Pillowcase
     C. Handkerchief
42. Child’s Toy
     A. Stuffed
     B. Sock
43. Photo Book (padded)
44. Doll Clothes
45. Story Book Character – Doll or Animal
46.  Any Not Mentioned

 

CLASS 5 - EMBROIDERY, APPLIQUΙ OR QUILTING

ENTRY #

47.Tea Towels (2)
     A. Embroidered
     B. Appliquιd
48. Head Gear
49. Printed Cross Stitch Item
50. Appliquιd Wall hanging
     A. Machine Stitch
     B. Hand Sewn
51. Creative Stitchery
52. Embroidered Picture – Framed
     A. Larger than 8”x10”
     B. Smaller than 8”x10”
53. Decorated Sweatshirt or T-Shirt
54. Quilted Miscellaneous Item
     A. Hand
     B. Machine
55. Appliquιd Household Item
     A. Machine Sewn
     B. Hand Sewn

 56. Embroidered Shirt
     A. Sweatshirt
     B. T-Shirt
57. Embroidered Jacket
58. Purse
59. Stuffed Creature
60. Appliquιd Clothing
     A. Machine Sewn
     B. Hand Sewn
61. Pillow Cases
62. Quilted Clothing
     A. Hand
     B. Machine
63. Needle Point
64. Embroidered Pillow
65. Patchwork Item
66. Trapunto Picture (Stitch & Stuff)
67. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 6 - CROCHET

All doilies and centerpieces must be mounted on colored paper or cardboard or they will not be accepted. Centerpiece is 14”in diameter and over.  Doily is 14” in diameter and under. Table Cloths may be square, round or rectangular.

Entry #

68. Afghan
     A. Large - greater than 45”
     B. Small – 44” and under
69. Baby Afghan
70. Wall Hangings
71. Pillow Cases
72.Centerpiece
     A. Color Thread
     B. White Thread
73. Doily
     A. White Thread
     B. Colored Thread
74. Hot Pan Holders
     A. Practical & Safe
     B. Novelty

75. Tablecloth
76. Decorations
77. Crocheted Item
     A. Small
     B. Large
78. Cap, Scarf & Mitten Set
79. Child’s Wear
80. Baby /Infant Wear
81. Handkerchief With Edging
82. Lady’s Sweater
83. Men’s Sweater
84. House Slippers  
85. Own Design Pattern
86. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 7 - KNITTING

ENTRY #

87. Afghan
     A. Large – greater than 45”
     B. Small – 44” and under
88. Infant’s Cap, Jacket and Booties
89. Child’s Stocking Cap
90. Child’s Clothing
91. Cap, Mitten or Scarf Set
92. Lady’s Sweater
93. Men’s or Boy’s Sweater or Vest
94. Lady’s Vest
95. Doily
96. Pillow

97. Pair of Slippers
98. Machine Knitted
      A. Sweater
      B. Vest
      C. Afghan
      D. Etc.
99. Pair of Mittens (Adults)
100. Pair of Mittens (Childs)
101. Toy
102. Doll Clothes
103. Handkerchief with Edging
104. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 8 - STAMPED OR PAINTED ON CLOTH

ENTRY #

 

105. Chair Set
106. Pillow Top (on pillow)
107. Large Picture (11” x 12” and larger)
108. Small Picture (8” x 10” and smaller)

109. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 9 - PLASTIC GRID

ENTRY #

110. Mobile
111. Picture
112. Novelty
     A. Village Buildings
     B. Baskets
     C. Covered Bricks
     D. Centerpieces
     E. Boxes
 		 113. Box Covers
114. Tote Bag or Hand Bag
115. Child’s Toy
 116. Door Decorations
117. Placemats (2)
 118. Coasters (2 or 4)
 119. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 10 - HARDINGER
 

ENTRY #
120. Large Picture Framed (larger than 8x10) 
121. Small Picture Framed (smaller than 8x10)
122. Large Doily (larger than 12x20)
123. Small Doily (smaller than 12x20)
124. Pillow

125. Table Runner
126. Any Item Not Mentioned

CLASS 11 - COUNTED CROSS STITCH

Small – 6” to 12”   Large – Over 12”

ENTRY #

127. Wall Hanging
     A. Large
     B. Small
128. Pillows
     A. Large
     B. Small
129. Jar Lids
     A.Large
     B. Small
130. Afghan  		131. Own Creative Patterns
      A. Large
      B. Small
 132. Sampler
      A. Large
      B. Small
 133. Sweat Suit
134. Pillow Cases
135. Article of Clothing
136. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 12 - COUNTED CROSS STITCH PICTURES

(Picture size not including frame)

 

ENTRY #

137. Outside Scene
     A. Larger than 8” X 10”
     B. 8” x 10” or Smaller
138. Interior Scene
     A. Larger than 8” x 10”
     B. 8” x 10” or Smaller
139. Original Design
      A. Larger than 8” x 10”
      B. 8” x 10” or Smaller
 140. Sampler
      A. Larger than 8” x 10”
      B. 8” x 10” or Smaller		 141. Animals and Birds
     A. Larger than 8” x 10”
     B. 8” x 10” or Smaller
142. Precious Moments
      A. Larger than 8” x 10”
      B. 8” x 10” or Smaller
143. Other Not Listed
      A. Larger than 8” x 10”
      B. 8” x 10” or Smaller

CLASS 13 - PILLOWS
 

ENTRY #

 

144. Appliquιd
     A. Machine Sewn
     B. Hand Sewn
145. Quilted
146. Folded Star
147. Punch Work
 148. Patchwork
 149. Crocheted
 150. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 14 - SERGER SEWING (100%)

ENTRY #

 

151. Playwear
152. Blouses, tops, shirts
153. Skirt, Slacks
154. Dress
155. Any Item Not Mentioned Above

CLASS 15 - PAINTED ITEM

ENTRY #

 

156. T – Shirt
157. Sweat Shirt
158. Jackets
159. Sneakers
160. Linens
161. Any Item Not Mentioned Above

CLASS 16 - WORK OF MEN

 

ENTRY #

1. – 161.  Any Items Previously Listed

CLASS 17 - WORK OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLED

19 & Older

ENTRY #
1.-161. Any Items Previously Listed

CLASS 18 - WORK OF GIRLS/BOYS

Ages: 5 – 12 Years  

 

ENTRY #

  1. Stuffed Toy

  2. Blouse/Shirt

  3. Dress

  4. Skirt (Long or Short)

  5. Night Wear

  6. Slacks

  7. Shorts

  8. Macramι Item

  9. Latch Hook Item

  1. Cross Stitch Item

  2. Counted Cross Stitch Item

  3. Tote Bag

  4. Head Gear

  5. Pillow Cover (with Pillow)

  6. Any Item Not Mentioned Above

CLASS 19 - WORK OF GIRLS/BOYS

Ages: 13 – 18 Years

 

ENTRY #

   1.–15. Any Item Previously Listed

   16. Jumper

   17. Matching or Coordinating Outfit

   18.  Party Dress (Long or Short)
   19.  100% Serger Sewn Item
   20.  Crewel Item

  21.  Stuffed Creature

  22.  Candle Wicking
  23.  Knitted or Crocheted Article
  24.  Needle Point
  25.  Any Item Not Mentioned Above

CLASS 20 - WORK OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLED
Ages: 5-18 Years
 

ENTRY #

1. – 25.  Any Items Listed in Classes 19 & 20

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DIVISION IV
HOBBIES

Superintendents……………………………… Judy Phillips & Marla Witt
Helper…………………………………………..…..….Dominick Romano
Judge………………………………………….……………Pam VandeVoort
Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00 a.m. & Closes at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday hours 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Judging: Friday, July 22 – 11:00 a.m.

Entry Fee 25% of the First Place Premium

RULES

  1. Entries will be accepted at the Fair Office June 13th – July 15th, with ALL entries closing at 5:00
    p.m. July 15th.

  2. Entries will be received in the Exhibit Hall Friday, July 22nd, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

  3. No entry will be accepted if not entered on official entry tags from Fair Office

  4. Each article must be the work of the exhibitor and shown in a clean and neat condition.

  5. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry in each entry number. (example: Class 3 one entry in a,
    one entry in b, etc.)

  6. A Best of Show ribbon will be awarded at the Judges discretion.

  7. Any article that comes in a set or grouping will be accepted.

  8. Any article previously exhibited at the Southern Iowa Fair will not be accepted.

  9. Classes # 24 through #29, WILL BE JUDGED FIRST.

  10. Entries to be released 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 28th . Premium Money will be with Office Personnel in the Exhibit Hall. Absolutely NO early releases.

  11. Premiums: First Place - $2.00 Second - $1.50

CLASS 1 - CERAMICS

ENTRY #

1. Stains

2. Under glaze

3. Porcelain

4. Groupings  (3 or more items coordinated)

5. Holidays – other than Christmas

6.  Glazes

7. Over Glaze

8. Suede

9.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 2 - WALL HANGINGS

 

ENTRY #

10. Macramι

11. Plaques Mosaic

12. Needle Punch

13. Fabric

14. Plaques

15.  Holidays – other than Christmas

16. Plaques Plaster

17. Latch Hook

18.  Wood (original pieced wood design)

19.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 3 - POTTERY

 

ENTRY #

20. Ceramics (poured slip)                                                          

21. Ceramics (wheel & hand built original design)

   a. Earthenware      e.  Glazes                 

   b. Porcelain           f.  Stains

   c. Stoneware         g.  Design (could have up to 3 entries)

   d. Raku                 h.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 4 - DOLLS

 

ENTRY #

22. Crocheted

23. Fabric

24. Constructed

25. Heritage (such as pillowcase)

26. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 5 - FABRIC

 

ENTRY #

27. Fabric Frames

28. Fabric Boxes

29. Wreaths

30. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 6 - FLOWER CRAFT

 

ENTRY #

31. Silk

32. Beaded

33. Fiber

34. Artificial Arrangement

35. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 7 - LEATHER CRAFT

 

ENTRY #

36. Originals

37. Leather Tooling

38. Fabric

39. Kits

40. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 8 - METAL CRAFT

 

ENTRY #

41. Tin Can Craft

42. Metal Tooling

43. Copper

44. Tin Punching

45. Leaded Stained Glass Kits

46.  Leaded Stained Glass Originals

47. Liquid Lead Glass

48. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 9 - SCULPTURE

 

ENTRY #

49. Metal

50. Wire

51. Clay

52. Rosin

53. Plastic

54.  Dough Art

55. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 10 - STENCILING

 

ENTRY #

56. Fabric Items

57. Wood

58. Tin

59. Crockery

60. Glass

61.  Holidays (other than Christmas)

62. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 11 - CALLIGRAPHY

 

ENTRY #

63. Cards or Letters

64. Wall Hangings or Picture

65. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 12 - WEAVING

 

ENTRY#

66. Baskets

67. Wall Decorations

68. Holidays  (other than Christmas)

69. Wheat

70. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 13 - NATURE

 

ENTRY #

71. Seeds

72. Weed Arrangements

73. Holidays (other than Christmas)

74. Wreaths

75. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 14 - REFINISHING

 

ENTRY #

76. Large Item

77. Small Item

78. Miniatures (under 6 inches)
79. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 15 - WOODWORKING / WOOD CARVING

 

ENTRY #

80. Large Item (over 14 inches)

81. Small Item (under 14 inches)

82. Miniature Item (under 6 inches)

83. Groupings (3 or more pieces)

84. Holiday Item (other than Christmas)

85. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 16 - MODELS

Model must be put together by the person entering

 

ENTRY #

86. Plastic (1/24th –1/25th   scale)                                         

87. Die Cast (1/24th – 1/25th scale)

88. Customize (3 or more changes – documented)

89. Ships, Planes or Trains

90. Scratch Built
91.  Miniatures (1/43rd – 1/160th scale)
92. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 17 - DIORAMAS

 

ENTRY#

93.  Plastic Model Kit Must be Used

94.  Die Cast Model Kit Must be Used

95.  Pre Made Model May be Used

96.  Grouping (2 or more of a, b, c used)

97.  Scratch Built Everything
98.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 18 - DECORATED ITEMS

 

ENTRY #

99. Baskets

100. Kitchen Items

101. Eggs

102. Dolls

103. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 19 - COLLECTIBLES

 

ENTRY#

104. Large Item (over 14 inches)

105. Small Item (under 14 inches)

106. Miniature Item (under 6 inches)
107. Grouping

108. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 20 - RECYCLED ITEMS

 

ENTRY #
 109. Large Item (over 14 inches)

110. Small Item (under 14 inches)

111. Miniature Item (under 6 inches)

112. Fabric

113. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 21 - TOLE PAINTING

 

ENTRY #

114. Tin

115. Wood

116. Holiday (other than Christmas)

117. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 22 - STAMP ART

 

ENTRY #

118. Paper

119. Fabric

120. Holiday (other than Christmas)

121. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 23 - PLASTER CRAFT

 

ENTRY #

122. Painted

123. Sculptured

124. Holiday (other than Christmas)

125. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 24 - WORK OF CHILDREN – 5 TO 8 YEARS OLD

Please State Age on Entry Tag
Any Items In Any Class Above

CLASS 25 - WORK OF CHILDREN – 9 – 12 YEARS OLD

Please State Age on Entry Tag
Any Items In Any Class Above
 

CLASS 26 - WORK OF TEENS – 13 TO 19 YEARS OLD

Please State Age on Entry Tag
Any Items In Any Class Above

CLASS 27 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLED – 5 TO 18 YEARS

Any Items In Any Class Above

CLASS 28 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLED – 19 YEARS AND OLDER

Any Item In Any Class Above

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DIVISION V
HOLIDAYS

Superintendent……………………………..…………....................... Virginia Pierson
Helper……………………………………………Linda Van Donselaar, Francine Jones
Judge……………………………………………………..……………………..Ann Ohms
Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00 a.m. & Closes at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday hours 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Judging: Friday, July 22nd – 3:00 p.m.

Entry Fee 25% of the First Place Premium

RULES

  1. Entries will be accepted at the Fair Office June 15th – July 15th, 2005. ALL entries closing at 5:00 p.m. July 15th.

  2. Entries will be received in the Exhibit Hall Saturday, July 22nd from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

  3. No entry will be accepted if not entered on official entry tags from the Fair Office.

  4. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry in each entry number (example one in Class 1 a., one in Class 1 b, etc. Identical items cannot be entered in two different classes.

  5. A Best of Show ribbon will be awarded at the Judges discretion.

  6. Entries to be released 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2004
    Premium money will be with Office Personnel in the Exhibit Hall.
    Absolutely NO early releases.

  7. Premiums: First Place - $2.00, Second - $1.50

  1. Valentine’s Day

  2. St. Patrick’s Day

  3. Easter

  4. 4th of July

  5. Halloween

  6. Thanksgiving

  7. Christmas

  8. Other Than Mentioned

(Example: A crocheted heart could be entered as – Division V; Class A-1; Entry # 8.  A crocheted flag could be entered as – Division V; Class D-1; Entry # 1.) Not all Entry #’s will apply to each Holiday.

CLASS 1 - CROCHETING

 

ENTRY #

1.  Wall Hanging

2.  Pillow

3.  Table Cover

4.  Afghan

5.  Doily

6.   Picture (framed)

7.  Stocking

8.  Tree Ornament

9.  Tree Skirt.
10. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 2 - KNITTING

 

ENTRY #

11.  Pillow

12.  Afghan

13.  Stocking

14.  Tree Ornament

15.  Tree Skirt

16.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 3 - EMBROIDERY

 

ENTRY #

17.  Wall Hanging

     a. Larger than 8x10”

     b. Smaller than 8x10”
18.  Pillow

19.  Table Cover

20.  Picture (framed)

21.  Liquid-tube (painted)

22.  Machine

23.  Original Design

24.  Stocking

25.  Tree Ornament

26.  Tree Skirt

27.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 4 - CROSS STITCH

 

ENTRY #

28.  Wall Hanging

       a. Larger Than 8 x 10

       b. Smaller Than 8 x 10

29.  Pillow

30.  Table Cover

31.  Picture (framed)

32.  Original

33.  Stocking

34.  Tree Ornament

35.  Tree Skirt

36.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 5 - COUNTED CROSS STITCH

 

ENTRY #

37.  Wall Hanging
       a. Larger Than 8 x 10

       b. Smaller Than 8 x 10

38.  Pillow

39.  Table Cover

40.  Picture (framed)

41.  Stocking

42.  Tree Ornament

43.  Tree Skirt

44.  Original

45.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 6 - PLASTIC GRID

 

ENTRY #

46.  Tree Ornament

47.  Table Doily

48.  Scene

49.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 7 - APPLIQUΙ

 

ENTRY #

50.  Tree Ornament

51.  Table Piece

52.  Stocking

53.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 8 - QUILTS OR QUILTED ITEMS

 

ENTRY #

54.  Pieced

55.  Appliquι

56.  Machine Quilted

57.  Tied Quilts

58.  Wall Hanging

59.   Pillow

60.  Table Cover

61.  Stocking

62.   Tree Ornament

63.   Tree Skirt

64.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 9 - BASKETS

 

ENTRY #

65.  Woven

66.  Wheat

67.  Grapevine

68.  Other Than Mentioned

 

CLASS 10 - STENCILING

 

ENTRY #

69.  Fabric Item

70.  Wood, Tin, or Crockery Item

71.  Glass

72.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 11 - TOLE PAINTING

 

ENTRY #

73.  Wood Item

74.  Tin Ware Item

75.  Crockery Item

76.  Tree Ornament

77.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 12 - STAMP ART

 

ENTRY #

78.  Winter Scenes

79.  Religious

80.  Cards

81.  Tree Decorations

82.   Decorations

83.   Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 13 - FABRIC

 

ENTRY #

84. Fabric Boxes

85. Table Cover

86. Tree Ornament

87. Baskets

88. Tree Skirt

89.  Stocking

90. Wall Hanging

91. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 14 - PINE CONE ITEMS

(other than wreath)

ENTRY #

92.  Building

93.  Doll

94.  Tree Ornament

95.  Scene

96.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 15 - WREATH, SWAG OR CENTERPIECE

 

ENTRY #

97.  Pine Cone

98.  Evergreen (real or artificial)

99.  Fabric

100.  Vine

101.  Straw

102.   Dried Floral

103.  Lighted

104.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 16 - CHRISTMAS TREES

 

ENTRY #

105.  Fabric

106.  Ceramic

107.  Lighted Trees

108.  Vine

109.  Pine Cone

110.   Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 17 - FELT

 

ENTRY #

111.  Stocking

112.  Tree Ornament

113.  Centerpiece

114.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 18 - BEAD WORK

 

ENTRY #

115.  Tree Ornament

116.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 19 - WOOD ITEM

 

ENTRY #

117.  Large over 14”

118.  Small 13” and under

119.  Scene

120.  Wood Burning

121.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 20 - CERAMIC

 

ENTRY #

122.  Scene

123.  Figures

124.  Dishes

125.  Lighted Item

126.  Tree Ornament

127.   Centerpiece

128.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 21 - STYROFOAM CRAFT

 

ENTRY #

129.  Figures

130.  Tree Ornament

131.  Nativity Scene

132.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 22 - RECYCLED ITEM

 

ENTRY #

133.  Tree Ornament

134.  Scene

135.  Figures

136.  Centerpiece

137.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 23 - WORK OF CHILDREN: AGE 5 – 8 YEARS

ENTRY #

Any Item In Any Class Mentioned Above

CLASS 24 - WORK OF CHILDREN: AGE 9 – 12 YEARS


ENTRY #

Any Item In Any Class Mentioned Above

CLASS 25 - WORK OF TEENS:  AGE 13 – 18 YEARS

ENTRY #

Any Item In Any Class Mentioned Above

CLASS 26 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLED

Ages: 5 – 18 Years

 

ENTRY #

Any Item In Any Class Mentioned Above

CLASS 27 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLED

Ages: 19 Years and Older

 

ENTRY #

Any Item In Any Class Mentioned Above

  

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DIVISION VI
CARE FACILITIES

Superintendent . …………………………………………….Francine Jones, Anna Nikkel
Judge. ……………………………………………………….Peggy Wight
Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00a.m. & Closes at 8:30p.m.
Sunday hours 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Judging: Tuesday, July 26 – 10:30

  1. First Place, Second Place, Third Place and Honorable Mention Ribbons will be awarded.

  2. A Best of Show Ribbon will be awarded at the discretion of the Judge along with $10 to the Care Center’s Activity Fund.

  3. Group displays are welcome. They will be judged as a group.

  4. Items will not be displayed until after judging.

  5. The Activity Directors of the Care Centers have the responsibility for bringing and picking up the entries.

  6. The entries are to be in place in the Exhibit Hall on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

  7. Entries must be picked up in the Exhibit Hall Thursday, July 28, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

  8. No entry fee or pre-registration is required. Tags with the Care Centers name must be on each item.

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DIVISION VII

FINE ARTS

 

Superintendent………………………………………………..Tammy Sparks, Sue Gerard, Verda Kirby
Judge……………………………………………….………………………………..….Rhonda Hartman
Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00 a.m. & Closes at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday hours 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Judging: Monday, July 25th – 10:00 a.m.

Entry Fee 25% of the First Place Premium

 

RULES

  1. Entries will be accepted at the Fair Office June 13 – July 15, with entries closing at 5:00 p.m. July 15th.

  2. Entries to be in the Exhibit Hall Saturday, July 22nd, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

  3. All articles entered for premiums must NEVER have been entered in the Southern Iowa Fair before. All work must be original, no kits or molds. Pictures must have been taken in the past 5 years.

  4. Exhibitors are limited to 1 entry in each category, such as Class 2 a, Class 2 b, etc. Similar pictures cannot be entered in a Class and in Class: “Other than mentioned. The Judge has the right to disqualify one.

  5. No work will be accepted unless professionally prepared by the exhibitor for display.

  6. Watercolors and prints must be framed (under glass is possible). Oil and acrylics must be framed with wires for proper hanging. No glued on hangers will be accepted. No string with tape fasteners.

  7. If a picture not equipped with a hanging wire, it will not be judged.

  8. Photographs that are not framed do not require a hanger of any kind, but must be mounted on Poster Board or matted. (they will be hung with binder clips) If they are framed they must have a hanging wire.

  9. The name and address of the exhibitor and title of the work must be firmly affixed on the back of each exhibit.

  10. All paintings or exhibits must be hand painted. Work must have been done entirely by the exhibitor.

  11. Any professional exhibitor must exhibit in the professional class only.

  12. All work will be judged on originality of subject, quality and handling the materials used, graphic appeal, and overall pictorial representation.

  13. We will not be responsible in case of breakage.

  14. No talking to the Judge is allowed during Judging.

  15. A Best of Show ribbon will be awarded at the discretion of the Judge.

  16. Exhibits must remain in place until Thursday, July 28. They may be picked up 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 28. Premium money will be with Office Personnel in the Exhibit Hall. Absolutely NO early releases.

  17. Premiums: First Place - $2.00, Second - $1.50

CLASS 1 - PHOTOGRAPHY (BLACK & WHITE)

MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTER BOARD, FRAMED OR MATTED, WITH HANGER
(If your picture is framed, it must have a wire hanger. All other pictures will be hung with binder clips.)

 

ENTRY #

1. Sports

2. People

3. Animals

4. Still Life

5. Four picture series of the same subject mounted together on poster board. May be snapshots.

6.  Flowers

7. Scenes

8. Scene at the Fair

9. Collage (not of the same subject)

10. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 2 - PHOTOGRAPHY (COLOR)

MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTER BOARD, FRAMED OR MATTED, WITH HANGER

 (If your picture is framed, it must have a wire hanger. All other pictures will be hung with binder clips.)


ENTRY #

11. Sports

12. People

13. Animals

14. Still Life  

15. Four picture series of the same subject mounted together on poster board. May be snapshots.

16.  Flowers

17. Scenes

18. Scene at the Fair

19. Collage (not of the same subject)

20. Other Than  Mentioned

CLASS 3 - PHOTOGRAPHY DIGITAL CAMERA PICTURE MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTER BOARD, OR MATTED
(If your picture is framed, it must have a wire hanger. All other pictures will be hung with binder clips.)
 

 ENTRY #

21. Sports

22. People

23. Animals

24. Still Life  

25. Four picture series of the same subject mounted together on poster board. May be snapshots.

26.  Flowers

27. Scenes

28. Scene at the Fair

29. Collage (not of the same subject)

30. Other Than  Mentioned

CLASS 4 - OIL

 

ENTRY #

31. Landscapes

32. Seascapes

33. Animals and Birds

34. Still Life

35. Portraits and Figures

36.  Modern Art

37. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 5 - WATERCOLOR

 

ENTRY #

38. Landscapes

39. Seascapes

40. Animals and Birds

41. Still Life

42. Portraits and Figures

43.  Modern Art

44. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 6 - ACRYLICS

 

ENTRY #

45. Landscapes

46. Seascapes

47. Animals and Birds

48. Still Life

49. Portraits and Figures

50.  Modern Art

51. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 7 - PASTELS

 

ENTRY #

52. Landscapes

53. Seascapes

54. Animals and Birds

55. Still Life

56. Portraits and Figures

57.  Modern Art

58. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 8 - PEN, PENCIL, INK, & CHARCOAL

 

ENTRY #

59. Landscapes                                                                

60. Seascapes                                                                  

61. Animals and Birds                                                    

62. Still Life

63. Portraits and Figures

64.  Modern Art

65. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 9 - TEMPERA

 

ENTRY #

66. Landscapes

67. Seascapes

68. Animals and Birds

69. Still Life

70. Portraits and Figures

71.  Modern Art

72. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 10 - MIXED MEDIA

 

ENTRY #

73. Landscapes

74. Seascapes

75. Animals and Birds

76. Still Life

77. Portraits and Figures

78.  Modern Art

79. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 11 - METHOD PAINTING

Method Painting is the result of the use of an instructional book, which gives the artist assistance with color mixing, color placement, composition, etc., whether the picture was copied in part or in whole. This category also includes paintings resulting from classroom instruction.

 

ENTRY #

80. Landscapes

81. Seascapes

82. Animals and Birds
83. Still Life
84. Portraits and Figures
85.  Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 12 - PAINTED METAL ART

Any Media

 

ENTRY #

86. Large 14” and up

87. Small 13” and under

 

CLASS 13 - PHOTO ALBUMS

Non-Professional

 

ENTRY #

88. Family / People

89. Vacations

90. Holidays

91. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 14 - WORK OF STUDENTS: AGES 5 – 12 YEARS


ENTRY #

Any Item In Any Class Above

 

CLASS 15 - WORK OF STUDENTS: AGE 13 – 18 YEARS

 

ENTRY #

Any Item In Any Class Above

 

CLASS 16 - WORK OF SENIOR CITIZENS

65 and older

 

ENTRY #

Any Item In Any Class Above

 

CLASS 17 - WORK OF PROFESSIONALS

 

ENTRY #

Any Item In Any Class Above

 

CLASS 18 - WORK OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLED

Age: 5 – 18 Years

 

ENTRY #

Any Item In Any Class Above

 

CLASS 19 - WORK OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLED

Age: 19 Years and Older

 

ENTRY #

Any Item In Any Class Above

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DIVISION VIII

FLORICULTURE & HORTICULTURE

 

Superintendents……………………………………………....Carolyn Ringelestein, Pat Chamra
Judge………………………………………………………….Jana Van Vliet
Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00 a.m. & Closes at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday hours 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Judging: Saturday July 23, - 12:30 p.m.

Entry Fee 25% of the First Place Premium
(Such as $2.00 = $.50, $5.00 = 1.25)

 

RULES

  1. No entries accepted in the Fair Office. No early entry necessary. Entries will be accepted in
    the Exhibit Hall on Saturday, July 23, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ALL entries close at 11:30,
    and must be ready to be judged by noon. Judging begins promptly at 12:30.

  2. Exhibitors are limited to one entry in each entry number. Example: #29 Daisy, you may enter
    one in A, one in B, and one in C.

  3. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN ENTRY LIST FILLED OUT. One can be obtained from
    the Fair Office.

  4. All specimens must have been grown by the exhibitor. If positive proof the exhibitor is at fault,
    ALL of their premium money from each department will be withheld.

  5. Floriculture Exhibits will exhibit in clear glass container, sized for specimen in class exhibited. Please add rocks or marbles for weight, so they will not blow over. Horticulture Exhibits must be on paper plate.

  6. The decision of the judge is final.

  7. Each entry must be checked by an authorized person before judging. There is always someone to
    help you if have questions.

  8. Premiums designated by ribbons. A Best of Show ribbon will be awarded at the discretion of the
    Judge.

  9. If there is any spoilage, the Superintendent has the right to dispose of the exhibit.

  10. The entry will be disqualified if not entered in the correct entry number, once judging begins.

  11. Please name specimens if possible.

  12. Artistic Division Rules will be listed in Class 6.

  13. Classes #1 thru #8 and Class #12 are for persons 19 years and older.

  14. Classes # 9 thru #11 are for youth 5 to 18 years old.

  15. Exhibits will be released Thursday, July 28 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Premium Money will
    be with the Office Personnel in the Exhibit Hall. Absolutely NO early releases. Premiums
    will not be mailed out. You must tell the Superintendent if you are picking items up for someone
    else.

  16. Premiums: First Place - $2.00 Second - $1.50 (for all Classes except Class #5 and Class #6).
    Class #5 & #6 Premium: First Place $5.00 Second Place $2.50

The following are not permitted in flower shows: noxious weeds, natural bird’s nests, stuffed birds, butterflies, or other insects, fish, birds, or animals, or cut fruit or vegetables.  Also, wild bird feathers (except those for which there is a hunting season in Iowa) are not permitted.

 

Primary Noxious Weeds:

Buckhorn                                      Bull Thistle

Canada Thistle                              Field Bindweed

Hoary Cress                                 Horse Nettle

Leafy Spurge                                 Musk Thistle

Perennial Sow thistle                      Quack Grass

Russian Knapweed                         Tall Thistle

 

Secondary Noxious Weeds:

Buckhorn Plantain                             Cocklebur

Wild Sunflower                                  Curly Dock

Poison Hemlock                                Puncture Vine

Red Sorrel                                        Smooth Dock

Teasel                                              Velvetleaf

Wild Carrot (Queen Anne's Lace)        Wild Mustard

CLASS 1 - ANNUALS
(Please add rocks or marbles to stabilize.)

 

ENTRY #

  1. African Daisy – 3 spikes

  2. Ageratum – 3 spikes

  3. Bachelor Buttons – 5 blooms

  4. Balsam – 2 spikes

  5. Bells of Ireland – 2 spikes

  6. Browallia – 3 spikes

  7. Calendula – 3 blooms

  8. Celosia
    A. Plume – 2 spikes
    B. Crested – 1 spike

  9. Cosmos – 3 sprays

  10. Dahlia
    A. Small – 3 blooms under 3 “
    B. Large – 1 bloom

  11. Dianthus – (pinks) – 3 blooms

  12. Everlasting Flowers – 5 stems

  13. Gazania – 3 blooms

  14. Gladiolus
    A. Large – 2 spikes
    B.  Miniature – 2 spikes

  15. Marigold
    A. French – 3 sprays (with leaves)
    B. Small double – 3 sprays (with leaves)
    C. Large – 3 blooms (no leaves)

  1. Nasturtium – 5 blooms

  2. Pansy – 5 blooms

  3. Petunia (single)
    A. White – 3 sprays
    B.  Variegated – 3 sprays
    C.  Any Color – 3 sprays

  4. Petunia (double)
    A.  White – 3 sprays
    B.   Variegated – 3 sprays
    C.  Any color – 3 sprays

  5. Salvia
    A.  Red – 3 spikes
    B.  Any Color – 3 spikes

  6. Snapdragons
    A.  Tall – 3 stems
    B.  Bush Type – 3 sprays

  7. Torenia – 3 sprays

  8. Zinnia
    A.  Small 1 – ½” – 5 blooms
    B.  Large – 3 blooms

  9. Collection of any 6 – each named

  10. Any Other Not Mentioned Above
    A.  Small – 3 specimens
    B.  Large – 2 specimens

CLASS 2 - PERENNIALS
 (Please add rocks or marbles to stabilize.)

 

ENTRY #

  1. Achillea (Yarrow) – 3 sprays 

  2. Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) – 3 sprays

  3. Chrysanthemums
    A. Daisy Type – 3 sprays
    B. Cushion – 3 sprays
    C. Old Fashioned Hardy – 3 sprays

  4. Daisy
    A. Gloriosa – individual stock
    B. Shasta – individual stock
    C. Black-eyed Susan – individual stock

  5. Gaillardia – 2 sprays
    A. Hibiscus – 3 blooms
    B. Liatris – 3 spikes

  6. Hibiscus – 3 blooms

  7. Liatris – 3 spikes

  8. Lilies
    A. Day Lilies – 1 stock
    B. Tiger Lilies – 1 stock

34. Lilies (Hybrid)
     A. Oriental – 1 scrap or stock
     B. Trumpet – 1 Scrape or stock
35. Ornamental Grasses – 5 sprays
36. Phlox – 2 blooms
37. Roses (Florabuds)
     A. Red – 1 spray
     B. Pink – 1 spray
     C. Any Other Color – 1 spray
38. Roses (Hybrid Tea)
      A. Red – 1 bloom
      B. Pink – 1 bloom
      C. Variegated – 1 bloom
      D. Any Other Color – 1 bloom
39. Scabiosa (Pincushion) – 5 blooms
40. Collection of 6 – each named
41. Any Other Not Mentioned Above - 3 specimens

CLASS 3 - CONTAINER – GROWN PLANTS

Plant must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for 3 months. One plant to a container.

 

ENTRY #

42. African Violets
     A. Blue
     B. Pink
     C. Variegated 
43. Begonia
     A. Blooming
     B. Foliage
     C. Tuberous
44. Bougainvillea
45. Cactus
     A. Small – (5” pot or under) 1 specimen
     B. Large – (6” pot or over) 1 specimen
46. Cacti or Succulents – collection of 3 or more
47. Geraniums – (must be in bloom)
48. Gerbera Daisy A. Small
49. Herbs – collection of 3 or more B. Large		 50. Impatients
     A. Super Elfin
     B. New Guinea
      C. Regular
51. Jade
52. Sansevieria
      A. Green
      B. Variegated
      C. Dwarf
53. Lantana
54. Mandevilla
55. Rubber Plant
56. Unusual – Must be Named
57. Any Other Not Mentioned Above
     A. Small
     B. Large

CLASS 4 - NON-FLOWERING VINES

 

ENTRY #

58. Hanging Basket
     A. Small
     B. Large
59. Pots
     A. Small
     B. Large

 

CLASS 5 - CONTAINER GARDENS

Collection of assorted plants grown in combination pots.

Premiums: First Place $5.00     Second Place $2.50

 

ENTRY #

60.  Container Gardens

       A. Common Annual Flowers

       B. Green Foliage

       C. Herbs

       D. Tropicals

 

CLASS 6 - ARTISTIC DIVISION

FLOWER  ARRANGEMENTS

Premiums: First Place $5.00     Second Place $2.50

 

RULES

  1. No age restriction or residency requirements.

  2. Artistic entry must be done by the exhibitor. Flowers, dried treated and plant materials need NOT
    be grown by the exhibitor. NO noxious weeds allowed.

  3. Two authorized people will help you in any way possible before the judging.

  4. Be sure to mark your containers and accessories on the bottom. Superintendents and/or Fair are not
    responsible in case of theft or breakage.

  5. A minimum amount of painting permitted, on dried or treated materials.

  6. NO flags in any arrangement please.

ENTRY#


61. Quilt Memories
62. Sunrise – Sunset (Shades of yellow & orange)
63. Side by Side (Identical Arrangements)
64. In the Kitchen
65. Novelty (Any Unusual Container)
66. Nature’s Beauty (In the Eye of the Beholder)
67. Just “Clowning” Around (Humorous)
68. “All For One” (Using only 1 color / different flowers)
 

CLASS 7 - VEGETABLES IN A BASKET

 

ENTRY #

69. Vegetables in a Basket (6 or more)
       A. Small
       B. Large

CLASS 8 - VEGETABLES
(must be on a paper plate)

 

ENTRY #

70. Beans
       A. Green – 6 specimens
       B. Yellow – 6 specimens
71. Beets – 5 specimens
72. Broccoli – 1 head
73. Cabbage
       A. Small – 1 head
       B. Large – 1 head
       C. Red – 1 head
74. Carrots – 5 specimens
75. Cucumbers
       A. less than 5” (or pickling) – 5 specimens
       B. over 5” (for slicing) – 5 specimens
76. Onions
       A. Red – 3 specimens
       B. White – 3 specimens
       C. Yellow – 3 specimens
       D. Display of 3 varieties – 2 of each (named)
77. Peppers
       A. Banana – 3 specimens
       B. Bell – 3 specimens
       C. Jalapeno – 3 specimens
       D. Display of 3 varieties – 2 of each (named)

78. Potatoes
       A. Red – 3 specimens
       B. White – 3 specimens
       C. Yellow – 3 specimens
79. Squash
       A. Acorn – 1 specimen
       B. Butternut – 1 specimen
       C. Zucchini – 1 specimen
80. Sweet Corn
       A. Yellow – 3 ears
       B. White – 3 ears
       C. Other – 3 ears
81. Tomatoes
       A. Red – small – 3 specimens
       B. Red – large – 3 specimens
       C. Yellow – 3 specimens
       D. 3 varieties (2 each - named)
82. Any Other Not Mentioned Above
       A. Small – 3 specimens
       B. Large – 1 specimen
 

JUNIOR DIVISION

FLORICULTURE & HORTICULTURE

 

CLASS 9 - ANNUAL FLOWERS

 

ENTRY #

  1. Cosmos – 3 sprays

  2. Gladiolus
    A. Large – 2 spikes
    B. Miniature – 2 spikes

  3. Marigold – small – 3 sprays

  4. Marigold – Large – 3 sprays

  5. Pansy – 3 blooms

  6. Petunia – single – 3 sprays

  7. Petunia – double – 3 sprays

  8. Snapdragons
    A.  Tall – 2 stems
    B.  Bush – 2 sprays

  9. Zinnia – giant – 3 blooms

  10. Zinnia – small – 3 blooms

  11. Any Other Not Mentioned Above
    A.  Small – 3 blooms
    B.  Large – 3 blooms

CLASS 10 - HANGING BASKETS / POTS

 

ENTRY#

 
12. Hanging Baskets
       A. Green
       B. Blooming
13. Pots
       A. Green
       B. Blooming

CLASS 11 - VEGETABLES
(must be on a paper plate)

 

ENTRY #

14. Beans
       A. Green – 3 specimens
       B. Yellow – specimens
15. Beets – 3 specimens
16. Broccoli – 1 head
17. Cabbage
       A. Small – 1 head
       B. Large – 1 head
18. Carrots – 2 specimens
19. Cucumbers – 2 specimens
20. Onions
       A. Red – 2 specimens
       B. White – 2 specimens
       C. Yellow – 2 specimens
21. Peppers
       A. Banana – 2 specimens
       B. Bell – 2 specimens
       C. Jalapeno – 2 specimens 		22. Potatoes
       A. Red – 3 specimens
       B. White – 3 specimens
       C. Yellow – 3 specimens
23. Squash
       A. Acorn – 1 specimen
       B. Butternut – 1 specimen
       C. Zucchini – 1 specimen
 24. Sweet Corn
       A. Yellow – 2 ears
       B. White – 2 ears
       C. Other – 2 ears
 25. Tomatoes
       A. Small – 4 specimens
       B. Large – 4 specimens
       C. Yellow – 4 specimens
 26. Any Other Not Mentioned Above
       A. Small – 3 specimens
       B. Large – 1 specimen

CLASS 12 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLED

Ages: 5 – 18 Years

 

ENTRY #

1. – 26.  Any Items Mentioned Above in Class #9, #10 or #11

CLASS 13 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLED

Ages: 19 Years and Older

 

ENTRY #

1. – 82.  Any Items Mentioned Above in Classes #1 thru Class #8

 

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DIVISION IX
GENEALOGY
(Family History)

 

Superintendent ………………………………………Jay De Young
Judge …………………………………………………Velma James
Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00 a.m. & Closes at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday hours 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Judging: Saturday July 23, 2005 --- 1:00 p.m.

Entry Fee 25% of the First Place Premium

 

RULES

  1. Entries will be accepted at the Fair Office June 13 – July 15, 2005. All entries closing at 5:00
    p.m. July 16th.

  2. Entries will be received in the Exhibit Hall Saturday, July 23 from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

  3. No more than one entry per entry number (example: Class 1, you may have one entry in #1, #2,
    #3, etc.) Identical items cannot be entered in two different classes.

  4. All entries must be of a genealogical nature. Each entry should be accompanied with
    information showing its family connection to the exhibitor, and how it has helped the
    exhibitor understand and appreciate his/her family history.

  5. Both the ITEM and the DESCRIPTION will be considered when judging.

  6. Superintendents reserve the right to refuse or reclassify any exhibit.

  7. Diligence will be used to insure the safety of articles after their arrival and placement, but in no
    case will the management be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur.

  8. Each class is open to any age.

  9. NO entry may have been previously exhibited at the Southern Iowa Fair.

  10. Copies of photos, documents or research material are accepted.

  11. All framed items and all posters should be very sturdy, framed or matted ready for hanging
    with a wire hanger attached. The exhibit will be refused if it is not equipped with a very strong
    hanger. We will not be responsible for breakage.

  12. A Best of Show ribbon will be awarded at the Judges discretion.

  13. Exhibits will be released Thursday, July 29, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Your premium money
    will be with office personnel in the Exhibit Hall. All entries must be picked up at this time.
    Absolutely NO early releases.

  14. Premiums: First Place $2.00 Second Place $ 1.50

CLASS 1 - PHOTOGRAPHS & PORTRAITS

 

ENTRY #

  1. Ancestral Portrait or Photo (1 or 2 persons)

  2. Family Group Picture (more than 2 persons)

  3. Wedding Photo

  4. 4 or more Generation Photo (in one picture)

  5. Ancestral Home or Farmstead Picture

  6. School, Church or Organizational Photo

  7. Family Photo Album

  8. Pictorial Family History or Photo Display (2 or more items, must be predominantly photographic material). Exhibit must be constructed so that all elements are visible at the same time, and should not be included in a book or folder.

  9. Miscellaneous Photo or Picture Item

CLASS 2 - OLD DOCUMENTS

 

ENTRY #

  1. Records from Family Bible

  2. Personal Letter

  3. Birth Certificate

  4. Marriage License or Certificate

  5. Land Grant, Deed, Mortgage

  6. Military Record

  7. Will and Testament or Probate Record

  8. Church or Religious Material

  9. Display of Documents (2 or more items, must be predominantly documentary). Exhibit must be
    constructed so that all elements are visible at the same time and should not be included in a book or folder.

  10. Miscellaneous Document

CLASS 3 - GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH

 

ENTRY #

  1. Pedigree Chart (shows Parents, Grandparents, Great Grandparents, etc. of an individual)

  2. Linage Chart (shows bloodline relationships between any two individuals)

  3. Family Tree (shows ALL descendants of an individual)

  4. Genealogy Research Notebook or Scrapbook created by exhibitor. May include family group sheets,
    clippings, computer generated lists, etc.

  5. Gravestone Rubbing

  6. Poster or Display of Research Material.  Exhibit must be constructed so that all elements are visible
    at the same time and should not be included in a book or folder.

  7. Compiled Research Material presented in notebook or binder.

  8. Miscellaneous Research Material

 

CLASS 4 - HEIRLOOMS

 

ENTRY #

   28.  Book

   29.  Old Scrapbook (clippings, greeting cards, etc.)

   30.  Jewelry Item

   31.  Glassware

   32.  China Item

   33.  Kitchen Utensil

   34.  Small Household Item

   35.  Small Tool

   36.  Needlework

   37.  Personal Item  (razor, comb, false teeth etc.)

   38.  Religious Item

   39.  Child’s Toy or Play Thing

   40.  Child’s Clothing

   41.  Heirloom Display (may include a limited number of supporting photos, documents, etc.) Exhibit must be constructed
          so that all elements are visible at the same time and should not be included in a book or folder.

   42.  Miscellaneous Heirloom Item

 

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