Open Class

Fair Book

Ida County Fair

July 17 – July 22, 2012

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PLEASE NOTE ENTRY TIME!!! 4:00 P.M.—7:15 P.M.

Tuesday, July 17

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

Divisions: A — Arts & Crafts B — Cookery C — Preserved Foods D — Fashions E — Floriculture F — Horticulture G — Needlework H —Quilt Blocks “00” K — Kids Korner ( 12 & Under) Class: Use number and Name (1a - White Bread)

Division ____B_____

Name___Jane Doe__

Ida Grove, IA

Class_____1a______

White Bread

Sample Entry Tag

Tuesday, July 17 4:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. -- OPEN CLASS ENTRIES

Wednesday, July 18

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

Sunday, July 22 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. -- RELEASE OF OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS

Superintendents-in-charge -- Jeanette Drevs, Ida Grove (364-2172) Linda Friedrichsen, Holstein (368-2549) Arts & Crafts – Twyla Godbersen, Arthur (668-2679) Cookery -- Betty Davison, Ida Grove (364-2109) Fashions -- Audrey Dittmer, Holstein (368-4668) Floriculture -- Rhonda Lee, Battle Creek (365-4541) Horticulture – Jackie Hoffman, Ida Grove (364-2307) Needlework – Preserved Foods -- Linda Burk, Ida Grove (364-2917) Kids Korner – Kim Christiansen, Holstein (368-2232) Quilt Block -- Linda Friedrichsen, Holstein (368-2549) General rules: All exhibitors need an exhibit number before entering. Pick up at the main south entry table. You may also pick up entry tags and labels for canning be-fore fair from: 1) Extension Office; 2) Linda Friedrichsen. SENIOR AGE – 72 years and older ADULT -- Age 13 years and older KIDS -- Age 12 years and under. All entries will be taken in Division KK. 1. 2012 Season Tickets are required of all exhibitors, except those under 9

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

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

counties may enter if they do not enter that item in other county fairs. 5. Exhibit must be work of person in whose name it is entered. 6. Exhibit must have been completed since the 2011 Ida County Fair.

FAIR PROGRAM 2012 OPEN CLASS DIVISION

7. Exhibits are to be entered with the Superintendent in charge of each Division. Please fill out your entry tag. 8. Exhibits are to be entered on Tuesday, July 17-- 4:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Entries will not be received after 7:15 p.m. 9. SUPERINTENDENTS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE EXHIBIT CLASS. 10. Superintendents reserve the right to divide or combine classes if

it seems reasonable for judging purposes. 11. All classes will be judged at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18. 12. Exhibits will be awarded First (blue), Second (red) and Third

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

13. Exhibits are to be removed by exhibitor July 22 between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Collect your premium money from Superintendent-in-Charge, Jeanette Drevs. Premium money will be forfeited if ex-hibit is removed early.

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

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

16. A "Professional" is one who derives the major portion of their in-come from the art they are entering. They will be judged accord-ingly and separately from other entries. They are not eligible to win any special awards.

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

18. Division prizes may be subject to change at fair time. 19. There may be more Special Awards by fair time. 20. Thank you notes to donors would be appreciated.

Rules:

Wall decorations must have means of hanging.

Professionals' work will be judged separately.

One entry per class per person.

Senior and/or nursing home may enter more than one entry per class. Class # 1. Calligraphy 2. Ceramics – Glazed greenware 3. Ceramics – Stained greenware 4. Ceramics – Underglazed greenware 5. Ceramics – Nursing home entries 6. Drawing – Black & white (charcoal, pen, ink, pencil) 7. Drawing – Pastel (chalk) 8. Drawing -- Oil 9. Drawing – Colored pencil 10. Drawing – Markers 11. Silk Flowers (will be divided into classes according to entries) 12. Jewelry (will be divided into classes according to entries) 13. Leathercraft (will be divided into classes according to entries) 14. Padded picture frames and albums 15. Painted china 16. Painted Pictures – Acrylic or oil 17. Painted Pictures -- Opaque 18. Painted Pictures -- Transparent water color 19. Painted Picture -- Markers Novelties 20. Recycled Material 21. Fabric Craft 22. Plaster Craft 23. Paper Crafts 24. Bead Crafts 25. Stenciled 26. Miscellaneous

DIVISION A --ARTS & CRAFTS – Twyla Godbersen

Photography (All photos should be 3 ½ ” x 5” or larger. They are to be securely attached to mounting board or mat.) One entry per class. 27. Animals or Birds 28. Farm Scenes 29. Structures/City Skylines 30. Churches 31. Scenic 32. People 33. Children 34. Flowers 35. Single Flower 36. Flower Garden 37. Landscape 38. General (any subject) 39. Action 40 Panoramic 41. Black & White 42. Grouping 43. Series (3-5 pictures that tell a story) Seasonal Decoration 44. 0rnaments 45. Christmas items 46. Easter items 47. Pinecone or seed craft 48. Thanksgiving items 49. Stenciling 50. Textile Painting 51. Tin Punch 52. Tole Painting Toys 53. Models (kits) 54. Wooden 55. Snap Together 56. Sewn 57. Painted 58. Miscellaneous

59. Wall Hanging (felt, burlap, etc. – glued, sewn, glass) 60. Weaving 61. Decorated Sweatshirt or Other Garment 62. Wood Carving 63. Wood (frames, toys, etc. – no furniture) 64. Stained Glass 65. Memory Books 66. Candles 68. Painted Clay Pots Miscellaneous SPECIAL AWARDS “Best of Show” “Best Photo” Prizes: Fairfield – Polyfil Paints by Liquitex Artist Materials Premium: $1.00, $.75, $.50

Rules:

Include recipe on all entries.

One entry per person per class.

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

Rolls, cookies and candy on a paper plate.

Bread and cake on a paper plate.

Pie in a disposable pan.

After judging, the item may be taken home.

A piece must be left on the plate.

No frosting.

A whole loaf of bread or cake must be entered.

Not acceptable for entry:

Any food containing alcohol

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

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

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

vacuum seal

Caramel corn or pies baked in a paper grocery bag

Custard and cream-filled pies, cheesecakes

Flavored oils

Fresh salsa

Homemade egg noodles

Jerky of any kind

Meat-filled pastries

Raw egg in any uncooked product

Sourdough, friendship bread, etc.

Sweet rolls with cottage cheese/egg topping

Vegetables marinated in oils and herbs For complete “Inappropriate Food Exhibits” see publication 4H-3023 from the Extension Office or on the following website: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/4H3023.pdf

DIVISION B--COOKERY -- Betty Davison & Nancy Feddersen

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

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

Bars (plate of 4) 53. Chocolate Brownies 54. Blonde Bars 55. Bars with Fruit 56. Vegetable Bars 57. Miscellaneous Bars Candy (plate of 5) 58. Chocolate Fudge 59. Peanut Butter Fudge 60. Peanut Brittle 61. Mints 62. Miscellaneous Healthy Eating 63. Healthy Eating (low-fat or low-calories product) Pie (no soft pies) 64. Apple 65. Cherry 66. Peach 67. Rhubarb 68. Miscellaneous Premiums: $1.00,$.75,$.50. Pies--$2.00, $1.50, $1.25 SPECIAL AWARDS Best Bread – Class 3—$5 Cash Prize Best Decorated Cake – Wilton Publication First Place Decorated Cake – Wilton Publication Best Quick Bread – Zucchini—Class 14 Best Cake – Chocolate, White, Yellow— Class 31 Best Overall Pie -- $5—Cash Prize Best Sugar Cookie– Class 46 Best Male Baked Item Best Machine Bread Best Fruit Bars—Class 55 Other Prizes:

Red Star Yeast Oven Mitts, Pizza Wheel

Yeast packages

New 2012 Guidelines

Rules:

Include recipe with all entries.

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

One entry per class per person.

Exhibits will be divided into classes according to entries.

Exhibitors must use clear, regulation canning jars.

Leave a clean jar band on all canned goods.

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

Entrant Eligibility:

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

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

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

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

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

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

DIVISION C--PRESERVED FOODS - Linda Burk & Leigh Meyer

Food Preservation Resources USDA website: http://foodsafety.cas.psu.edu/canningguide.html Extension Publications: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/store/ Ball Blue Book: http://www.freshpreserving.com/ Recipes: http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/ Jam 1. Apricot 2. Apple 3. Blackberry 4. Blueberry 5. Cherry 6. Gooseberry 7. Grape 8. Peach 9. Pepper 10. Plum 11. Red Raspberry 12. Black Raspberry 13. Rhubarb 14. Rhubarb-Strawberry 15. Rhubarb-Raspberry 16. Strawberry 17. Two Fruits 18. Three Fruits 19. Low Sugar 20. Sugar Free 21. Jams other than named

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

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

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

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

SPECIAL AWARDS “Best of Class” To stimulate interest in home canning Jarden Home Brands will award 1

st and 2

nd prizes in the following categories: Fruit, Vegeta-

bles, Pickles, and Soft Spreads. First Place: 2- $5 coupons & 1— Free Coupon Second Place: 1- $5 coupon & 1—Free Coupon First Place Youth Winner – 1 - $5.00 product coupon & 1—Free Coupon

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

2012 Award Announcement

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

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

Entries designated First Place from each category will receive:

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

Products

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

Entries designated Second Place from each category will receive:

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

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

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

2012 Award Announcement

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

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

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

Rules:

Exhibit must be brought on a hanger.

Garments should be covered with plastic bags.

Only 1 entry per person in a class.

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

Toddlers (1 to 3 years old) 8. Coverall, romper, or playsuit 9. Girls dress clothes 10. Boys dress clothes 11. Girls outerwear 12. Boys outerwear 13. Sleepwear 14. Recycled garment 15. Miscellaneous Girls' Clothing (4 to 16 Years old) 16. Blouse 17. Coat or jacket 18. Dress 19. Jumper or sundress 20. Recycled garment 21. Coverall or romper 22. Shorts 23. Skirt 24. Slacks 25. Sleepwear 26. Vest

DIVISION D -- FASHIONS --

Audrey Dittmer and Joyce Galvin

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

Premium: $l.00, $.75, $.50 SPECIAL AWARDS Patterns, thread, books and gift certificate will be awarded from : Coats & Clark

Rules:

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

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

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

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

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

Exhibits will be received Tuesday, July 17 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. If class calls for "spray", there must be 2 - 5 blooms open or showing color.

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

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

1. Asters (3 stems – same color)

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

3. Astible

4. Bachelor Buttons or Cornflower, 5 stems

5. Baby’s Breath (1 spray)

6. Balloon Flower (3 stems)

7. Black Eyes Susan (Rudbeckia)

8. Bells of Ireland

9. Carnation

10. Chrysanthemum, large, 1 spray

11. Pom Pom Chrysanthemum, 1 spray

12. Spider Chrysanthemum, 1 spray

13. Pin Cushion Mum (perennial), 1 spray

14. Daisy Mum

15. Coreopsis, 3 stems

16. Calendula, 3 stems

DIVISION E -- FLORICULTURE --

Rhonda Lee, Liz Rice & Jean Meier

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

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

94. Verbena, 1 spray 95. Verbascum, 2 sprays 96. Veronica 97. Viola 98. Yarrow, 1 spray 99. Zinnia, Miniature, 1” or less 100. Zinnia, Miniature, curled petal 101. Zinnia, Medium, curled petal 102. Zinnia, Medium 2” to 3” 103. Zinnia, Giant, over 4” 104. Zinnia, Giant, curled petal 105. Poppies 106. Any other flower not listed, 1 spray or stem 107. Odd Flower Class Premiums -- $1.00, $.75, $.50 Arrangements 108. “Grandmother’s Garden” – 5 or more cut flowers 119. “Tea Time” – an arrangement in tea cup, mug or coffee cup 110. “Easter Surprise” – a pastel arrangement 111. “Dad’s Lifestyle” – your interpretation 112. “Tis My Country” – red, white and blue 113. “Tisket Tasket” – use a basket 114. “Let’s Go To Church” – all white arrangement 115. “Rose Parade” – only roses & greenery 116. “Floating Rose” – rose floating in a rose bow 117. “Bucket of Flowers”

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

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

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

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

118. 11” or smaller planted pot of flowers. 119. Large planted pot of flowers (12” or larger). 120. “Flower Potpourri” – at least 10 or more different flowers . Premiums -- $2.00, $1.50, $1.25 SPECIAL AWARDS **Judges Special Award will be given in Memory of Lois Maguire **Best Gladiola – In memory of George and Lea Grouell from the Logan

Hotshots 4-H Club.

Rules:

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

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

NOTE EXTENSION PUBLICATION "HARVESTING & PREPARING VEGETABLES FOR EXHIBIT" (4H-462). This publication is available at the following web site link: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/4H462.pdf

1. Apples -- summer (4) 2. Apples -- Whitney (4) 3. Beans -- green (6) 4. Beans -- yellow (6) 5. Beets (3) 6. Broccoli (l head or 3 side sprouts) 7. Cabbage -- green (l head) 8. Cabbage -- red (l head) 9. Carrots (3) 10. Cauliflower (l head) 11. Cucumber -- burpless (3) 12. Cucumber -- pickling (5) 13. Cucumber -- slicing (2) 14. Collard Greens 15. Egg plant (l) 16. Muskmelon 17. Onions -- red (3) 18. Onions -- white (3) 19. Onions -- yellow (3) 20. Bell Peppers (2) 21. Hot Peppers (2) 22. White Potatoes (3) 23. Red Potatoes (3) 24. Baby (new) Potatoes (3) 25. Pumpkin (1)

DIVISION F -- HORTICULTURE -- Jackie Hoffman & Carol Borchers

26. Sweet corn (2 ears in husk) 27. Swiss Chard (3 stalks) 28. Zucchini Squash (2) 29. Butterstick Squash (2) 30. Yellow Crookneck Squash (2) 31. Butternut Squash 32. Acorn Squash 33. Buttercup Squash 34. Red Tomatoes (3) 35. Yellow Tomatoes (3) 36. Salad Tomatoes (10) 37. Roma – Paste tomato 38. Turnips (3) 39. Vegetable Creature 40. Watermelon (1) 41. Garden Potpourri - 6 or more vegetables in box or basket 42. Odd shaped vegetables 43. Odd shaped fruit 44. New varieties -- purple beans, edible pod peas, etc. 45. Herbs - (will be divided into classes at entry) (Must be fresh cut and in your own container with water, not dried. See Div. C, Class 11d) 46. Kohlrabi (2) 47. Peas (6 pods) 48. Rhubarb (3 stalks, tied in bunch) 49. Grapes 50. Last Year’s Nut Crop (3) – English Walnut 51. Last Year’s Nut Crop (3) -- Black Walnut 52. This Year’s Nut Crop (3) – English Walnut 53. This Year’s Nut Crop (3) -- Black Walnut 54. Peaches (3) 55. Small Grains – Barley 56. Small Grains – Early Oats 57. Small Grains – Mid-Season Oats 58. Small Grains – Late Season Oats 59. Small Grains – Red Clover Seed6 60. Small Grains – Rye 61. Miscellaneous 62. 3 Vegetables to Make a Salad – must include the recipe

Tallest, Biggest, Largest Class 1TBL Soybean plant with the most pods 2TBL Corn--tallest stalk of corn in bucket 3TBL Cucumber--the longest 4TBL Tomato--the heaviest 5TBL Zucchini--the largest 6TBL Pumpkin--the largest 7TBL Cabbage—the largest 8TBL – Beets – the largest 9TBL – Onion – the largest 10TBL – Potato – the largest Premium $l.00, $.75, $.50 Special Awards “Judges Special Award” – will be given in memory of Lois Maguire. “Best Vegetable”

Rules:

Article must be work of exhibitor.

Wall decorations must have means of hanging.

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

DIVISION G -- NEEDLEWORK --

24. Infant -- Booties 25. Infant – Sweater 26. Infant -- Dress 27. Infant -- Bonnet 28. Infant -- 2 or 3 piece outfit 29. Infant -- Bunting 30. Infant -- Miscellaneous 31. Sweater -- Child’s 32. Sweater -- Ladies’ 33. Sweatier -- Mens’ 34. Doilies -- Under 14” with yarn 35. Doilies -- Under 14” with thread 36. Doilies -- Over 14” with yarn 37. Doilies -- Over 14” with thread 38. Doll Clothes 39. Vest 40. Edging 41. Holiday 42. Tablecloth 43. Scarf 44. Miscellaneous 45. Dolls 46. Doll Clothes Embroidery 47. Hardanger 48. Wall Hanging 49. Tablecloth 50. Lunch Cloth 51. Pillowcases – pair 52. Redwork 53. Swedish Weaving Ribbon Embroidery 54. Pillow 55. Apparel 56. Picture7 57. Holiday 58. Tea Towels (set of three) 59. Miscellaneous 60. Pot Holders 61. Covers 62. Table Mats

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

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

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

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

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

Baby Quilt – constructed by exhibitor, not quilted

109 Appliqued 110. Embroidered 111. Pieced 112. Tied 113. Charm 114. My First Quilt

Wall Hanging 115. Pieced 116. Embroidered 117 Appliqued 118 Seasonal 119. Novelty 120. Stained Glass 121. My First Quilt

Lap Quilt – all work done by exhibitor 122. Appliqued 123. Embroidered 124. Pieced 125. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics) 126. Tied 127. Charm 128. Stained Glass 129. Novelty 130. Rag 131. My First Quilt

Lap Quilt -- constructed by exhibitor, not quilted 132. Appliqued 133. Embroidered 134. Pieced 135. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics) 136. Tied 137. Charm 138. Stained Glass 139. Novelty 140. Rag 141. My First Quilt

Bed Quilt – all work done by exhibitor 142. Appliqued 143. Embroidered 144. Pieced 145. Whole cloth 146. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics) 147. Tied 148. Charm 149. Stained glass 150. Novelty 151. Rag 152. My First Quilt

Bed Quilt – constructed by exhibitor, not quilted 153. Appliqued 154. Embroidered 155. Pieced 156. Whole cloth 157. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics) 158. Tied 159. Charm 160. Stained glass 161. Novelty 162. Rag 163. My First Quilt 164. Flower Pounded article 165. Seasonal Article 166. Stuffed Animal (dressed) 167. Stuffed Toy 168. Tatting 169. Plastic Canvas Miscellaneous (articles made with needle that cannot be entered in any of the above classes 170. Home Spun Yarn

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

SPECIAL AWARDS “Best of Show” – classes will be decided at fair time. “Best Quilt” “Best Nursing Home Senior” – Gift Certificate Other Prizes: Fairfield Quilt Batting

1. A fair ticket must be purchased. 2. Do not sign your block. We are making a separate signature block.

Please put your name on a piece of paper and pin to your block. 3. Any embellishments will be allowed (embroidered, applicaied, fabric

paint, etc.) We would prefer no three dimensional embellishments. Do not add any other fabric. Use only fabric given to you, and follow the directions.

4. Thread should be compatible with the fabric (colors should be matched closely or quilt books suggest gray is a good neutral color that will blend with all colors.)

Sign up for the Year 2013 block by the quilt display at the fair. A little history: 1997 -- Blocks - 1998 Quilt -- 20 people made blocks 1998 -- Blocks - 1999 Quilt -- 30 people 1999 -- Blocks - 2000 Quilt -- 36 people 2000 – Blocks – 2001 Quilt – 42 people 2001 – Bocks – 2002 Quilt – 42 people 2002 – Blocks – 2003 Quilt – 41 people

2003 – Blocks – 2004 Quilt – 42 people 2004 – Blocks – 2005 Quilt – 30 people 2005 – Blocks – 2006 Quilt – 36 people 2006 – Blocks – 2007 Quilt – 36 people 2007 – Blocks – 2008 Quilt – 36 people 2008 – Blocks – 2009 Quilt – 36 people 2009— Blocks—2010 Quilt—36 people 2010— Blocks— 2011 Quilt—35 people 2011— Blocks—2012 Quilt— 25 people

2012— Blocks—2013 Quilt— 30 people

DIVISION H -- "12" QUILT BLOCK –

Linda Friedrichsen, Jeanette Drevs, Karen Galvin, Ann Kreutz

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

A -- Arts & Crafts Class 1 – Ceramics Class 2 – Drawings (markers, crayons, colored pencils) Class 3 – Jewelry Class 4 – Painted items Class 5 – Photography Class 6 – Seasonal decorations Class 7 – Miscellaneous Class 8 – Bird houses Class 9 – Clay items Class 10 – Paper mache Class 11—Coloring Contest—Pick up coloring page at the Extension Office after July 1st. Pictures will be judged by ages: 5 and under, 6—8, and 9—12 year olds Class 12—Decorated T-shirt Class 13—Lego Kits B -- Cookery—Include recipe on all entries Class 1 – Muffins – Breads Class 2 – Cake – Cupcakes Class 3 – Cookies Class 4 – Bars Class 5 - Miscellaneous Class 6—Best Decorated Cupcake or Cookie—Enter 1 Cup cake or Cookie that has been decorated Class 7—Ugly Cake C -- Preserved Foods Class 1 – Any preserved food D -- Fashions Class 1 – Any sewn garment/item

DIVISION KK -- KIDS KORNER

(For children 12 years old and under) – Kim Christiansen

E -- Floriculture (Leave a long stem and at least 1 leaf on) Class 1 – Cone flower Class 2 – Petunia Class 3 – Marigold Class 4 – Zinnia Class 5 – Flower arrangement Class 6 – Bucket of flowers Class 7 -- Miscellaneous F -- Horticulture (Exhibit must be on a paper plate) Class 1 – Beans Class 2 – Onions Class 3 – Potatoes Class 4 – Vegetable Creature (made from odd shaped vegetables) Class 5 -- Miscellaneous G -- Needlework Class 1 – Any needlework (crocheted, knitted, cross-stitches or quilts) Special Awards: Cookery: “Best Cake” – video from Wilton First Place Cake – Wilton Yearbook Preserved Foods: First Place -- $5.00 coupon Plus other prizes will be awarded.