Open Horticulture
Superintendent Cheet Winkler Committee Muriel Birkey and Zach Wier Trophy:
Total Premiums: $382
Premiums
1st — $5 2nd — $4 3rd — $3 4th — $2
01.01 Green Beans 10 pods 01.02 Wax Beans 10 pods 01.03 Cauliflower 01.04 Broccoli 01.05 Beets 2" tops (6) 01.06 Carrots 2"tops (6) 01.07 Turnips 2"tops (6) 01.08 Cucumbers For slicing (6) 01.09 Cucumbers For pickling (10) 01.10 tomatoes Red ripe or turning ripe (6) 01.11 White Onions Unpeeled with 2" tops (6) 01.12 Yellow Onions unpeeled with 2" tops (6) 01.13 Red Onions unpeeled with 2" tops (6) 01.14 Peppers, mango style red or green (6) 01.15 Peppers Sweet or hot (6) 01.16 Cabbage head Trimmed 01.17 Red Potatoes All varieties (6) 01.18 White Potatoes All varieties (6) 01.19 White or Yellow Corn Husked (6 ears) 01.20 White or Purple Kohlrabi Trimmed (6) 01.21 Squash (3) 01.22 Zucchini (3)
Lot 02 — Arrangement
02.01 An arrangement of at least 5 different vegetables to be displayed at exhibitor’s wishes. Must be grown from 2009 garden. $6, $5, $4, $3
02.02 An arrangement of at least 10 different vegetables to be displayed at exhibitor’s wishes. Must be grown in 2009 garden. $8, $7, $6, $5
02.03 Grand Champion Display — This will be a collection of all vegetables grown in 2008 garden. Displays judged on number of vegetables, quality, attractiveness, and arrangement. $9, $8, $7, $6
Open Floriculture, Division I
Class L, Division I
Superintendent: Eileen Sperling
Committee: Kay Horsch, Debbie Lammle, Lois Stalter
Trophy:
Total Premiums: $518
Rules and Regulations
- All artificial flowers, fruit, and foliage excluded.
- Foliage may be used in any arrangement
Premiums
1st — $5 2nd — $4 3rd — $3 4th — $2
03.01 Birthday bouquet at least one candle 03.02 New baby arrangement 03.03 Petunia Double 03.04 Petunia Single 03.05 Snapdragon 03.06 Marigold Large 03.07 Arrangement in tea cup or coffee mug 03.08 Marigold Small 03.09 25th Wedding Anniversary Arrangement 03.10 Nasturtium 03.11 Zinnias Dahlia type 03.12 Zinnias Small 03.13 Arrangement in water, in vase, no foam, no frog 03.14 Crescent Arrangement any flowers 03.15 Three Flowers Arrangement 03.16 Dining Table Center Piece 03.17 Mixed Flowers 5 Types 03.18 White Flowers in White Container 03.19 Large Basket any flowers 03.20 Open Entry Arrangement 03.21 Christmas Arrangement with Candles 03.22 Arrangement in a Sea Shell 03.23 White Flowers with Foliage in Black Container 03.24 Miniature Arrangement Minimum 3" Maximum 5" 03.25 Tussie Mussie 03.26 Twin Arrangement 03.27 Arrangement in Pitcher 03.28 All Green Arrangement in Green Container 03.29 Jewel box Arrangement 03.30 Arrangement Featuring Religious Accent 03.31 Red, White, and Blue Arrangement 03.32 Arrangement of Dried Flowers, Seed Pods or Berries, Green or Treated Foliage for Winter Bouquet 03.33 Shades of Red in Copper Container 03.34 Rose Arrangement 03.35 Lily Arrangement 03.36 Dried Flower Arrangement 03.37 Pink in Pink any flower
Open Floriculture, Division II
Class L, Division II
Superintendent: Ruth Lutz
Committee: Paige Kirby, Sherrie Maurer
Trophy:
Total Premiums: $280
Rules and Regulations
- A plant may not be entered two years in a row.
- Specimen entries must each have three blooms or spikes in one container; must have foliage - no buds.
Premiums
1st — $5 2nd — $4 3rd — $3 4th — $2
04.01 Best Blooming Plant 04.02 Best Foliage Plant 04.03 African Violet, single 04.04 African Violet, double, more than one flat petal 04.05 Best Cactus, single specimen 04.06 Best Cactus Dish Garden 04.07 Best Terrarium 04.08 Best Hanging Plant 04.09 Best Foliage Dish Garden
05.01 Gladioli, three spikes 05.02 Petunia, double 05.03 Petunia, single 05.04 Roses 05.05 Snapdragon, three spikes 05.06 Marigold, large (over 3”) 05.07 Marigold, small (1-3”) 05.08 Zinnias, large (over 3”) 05.09 Zinnias, small (1-3”) 05.10 Zinnias, cactus or fantasy 05.11 Dahlias 05.12 Daisies
Open Fine Arts
Class M, Division I
Superintendent: Linda Bergman
Committee: Lou Ann Rose
Trophy:
Total Premiums: $414
Rules and Regulations
- Articles entered must be completed within the past two years.
- Any first prize winning entry of the 2008 fair cannot be entered in the 2008 fair.
- All entries must be clean.
Premiums
1st — $10 2nd — $9 3rd — $8 4th — $7
Lot 06 – Fancy Work
06.01 Quilt, pieced
06.02 Quilt, machine quilted
06.03 Quilt, hand quilted
06.04 Quilt, baby open entry
06.05 Crocheted Afghan, full size
06.06 Knitted Afghan, full size
Premiums
1st — $5 2nd — $4 3rd — $3 4th — $2
06.07 Baby Afghan, knitted
06.08 Baby Afghan, crocheted
06.09 Adult Cape, Poncho, or Sweater, open entry
06.10 Adult Cape, Poncho, or Sweater, knitted
06.11 Ladies Dress, better
06.12 Ladies Dress, casual
06.13 Ladies Sportswear
06.14 Child’s Dress or Jumper, through size 6
06.15 Child’s Dress or Jumper, through size 14
06.16 Child’s Sportswear, through size 14
06.17 Quilted Garment
06.18 Crocheted Doilies, over 8”
06.19 Crocheted Doilies, under 8”
06.20 Crocheted Baby Clothing
06.21 Crocheted, any other article
Lot 07 – Knitting Machine
07.04 Open Entry
Open Hobbies
Class M, Division II
Superintendent: Janet Hoffman
Committee: Josie Ralph and Miranda Gosser
Trophy:
Total Premiums: $443
Rules and Regulations
- Doll clothes must be exhibited separate from dolls.
- For safety, all collections must be displayed on trays or low boxes no taller than 3” and 14” x 20” in dimension; one or two boxes may be used for each collection.
- Copied work may be shown but does not qualify for original painting classes.
- No entry may be exhibited more than two consecutive years.
- All painting and drawings must have wire and be ready to hang
Premiums
1st — $7 2nd — $5 3rd — $4 4th — $3
Lot 08
08.01 Best Collection (18-adult)
08.02 Scrapbooking
08.03 Best Collection for Boys or Girls (13-17 years)
Lot 09
09.01 Best Decorated Garment (open entry)
09.02 Best Handicraft, open entry (18-adult)
09.03 Best Handicraft, open entry (13-17)
09.04 Best Handicraft, ceramics (18-adult)
09.05 Christmas Ornaments, handmade (13 and older)
09.06 Soft Sculptured Dolls (pairs considered 1 entry)
09.07 Doll Clothes (on hanger)
09.08 Original Oil Painting (18-adult)
09.09 Original Watercolor Painting (18-adult)
09.10 Original Oil Painting (17 and under)
09.11 Original Watercolor Painting (17 and under)
09.12 Original Portrait, oil or watercolor
09.13 Acrylic Painting, open entry
09.14 Acrylic Painting, Christmas/ornaments
09.15 Acrylic Painting, clothing or accessories
09.16 Oil or Canvas Painting
09.17 Rosemaling
09.18 $25 Special Award from the Illinois Heartland Decorative Artists for the Best of Show
Winning Entry Must be 09.13-17 and be Pattern Painting.
09.19 Drawings (18-adult)
09.20 Drawings (13-17)
Open Print
Class M, Division III
Superintendent: Shirley Bishop
Committee: Jeery & Ellen Carlson, Sharon Miller, Harry Bishop
Total Premiums: $560
Premiums
1st — $10 2nd — $8 3rd — $6 4th — $4
Divisions: Youth (17 and under)
Adult (18 and older)
Categories: Color
Black and White
Rules and Regulations
- All prints, both color and black and white, shall be in 5” x 7”, 8” x 10”, or panoramic size.
- Prints shall be mounted on 11” x 14” regular, white poster board (not matted or foam) with name of the photographer and category on the back side.
- All prints submitted will have been taken by the person submitting said print for judging.
- Proof of negative or slide may be requested.
- Processing and type of film used is up to the exhibitor.
- Do not attach hanging apparatus.
Lot 10
People This includes any and all aspects of people, such as people in action or portraits. People in action should show people actively engaged in some activity. They should not be formally posed portraits or groups unless such includes some action. Portraits may be formal with careful attention to pose and lighting, or informal with available light and candid or casual expression. The portrait should reveal something of the character, personality, or mood of the subject.
10.01 People, youth, color
10.02 People, youth, black and white
10.03 People, adult, color
10.04 People, adult, black and white
Landscape Scenery either in panoramic or a more selective view. A view or vista of scenery on land. May include water elements, but should have a strong landscape detail.
10.05 Landscape, youth, color
10.06 Landscape, youth, black and white
10.07 Landscape, adult, color
10.08 Landscape, adult, black and white
Architecture Interiors or exteriors of buildings or structures of any kind, may range from panoramic view of buildings down to architectural detail.
10.09 Architecture, youth, color
10.10 Architecture, youth, black and white
10.11 Architecture, adult, color
10.12 Architecture, adult, black and white
Still Life In making still life you can give full reign to creativity, selecting objects that are constantly used but rarely seen as shapes, forms, and texture. Examples could include a vase of flowers, a bowl of fruit, a loaf of bread, tools, etc. A combination of related objects may yield a powerful photograph.
10.13 Still Life, youth, color
10.14 Still Life, youth, black and white
10.15 Still Life, adult, color
10.16 Still Life, adult, black and white
General This category may include about everything without specific theme. May include flowers, fruit, foliage, field crops, animals, household pets, etc.
10.17 General, youth, color
10.18 General, youth, black and white
10.19 General, adult, color
10.20 General, adult, black and white
Open Needlework
Class M, Division IV
Superintendent: Karen Rankin
Committee: Karan Thomas
Trophy:
Total Premiums: $266
Rules and Regulations
- Articles entered must be completed within the past two years.
- Any first prize winning entry of the 2008 fair cannot be entered in the 2009 fair.
- All entries must be clean.
- All entries in wall hangings must have a hanging apparatus
Premiums
1st — $5 2nd — $4 3rd — $3 4th — $2
Lot 11
11.01 Pillows, needlepoint
11.02 Pillows, crewel
11.03 Pillows, quilted
11.04 Pillows, counted cross
11.05 Pillows, embroidery
11.06 Wall Hangings, needlepoint
11.07 Wall Hangings, crewel
11.08 Wall Hangings, quilted
11.09 Wall Hangings, counted cross
11.10 Wall Hangings, embroidery
11.11 Framed Pictures, needlepoint
11.12 Framed Pictures, crewel
11.13 Framed Pictures, quilted
11.14 Framed Pictures, counted cross
11.15 Framed Pictures, embroidery
11.16 Open Entry, needlepoint
11.17 Open Entry, crewel
11.18 Open Entry, counted cross
11.19 Open Entry, embroidery
Open Baked Goods
Class O, Division I
Superintendents: Pat Heiser
Committee: Pat Zook & Mary Ann Heiser
Trophy:
Total Premiums: $542
Rules and Regulations
Premiums
1st — $5 2nd — $4 3rd — $3 4th — $2
Lot 12 – Cakes, Breads, Pastries
12.01 Sweet Rolls, iced cinnamon or pecan (3)
12.02 Nut Bread, banana or zuchini, etc.
12.03 Corn Bread or Corn Muffins (3)
12.04 Light Rolls, parkerhouse, dinner, etc. (3)
12.05 Donuts (3)
12.06 Dropped Cookies, chocolate chip (3)
12.07 Dropped Cookies, peanut butter (3)
12.08 Dropped Cookies, oatmeal, no raisins (3)
12.09 Dropped Cookies, open entry (3)
12.10 Rolled Cookies (3)
12.11 Icebox Cookies (3)
12.12 Pressed Cookies (3)
12.13 Cup Cakes, chocolate or white, no icing (3)
12.14 Brownies, no icing (3)
Premiums
1st — $6 2nd — $5 3rd — $4 4th — $3
12.15 White or Yellow Cake, iced
12.16 Devil’s Food Cake, 2 layer, iced
12.17 Angel Food Cake, no icing
12.18 Spice Cake, 2 layer, iced
12.19 Spice Cake, 2 layer, iced
12.20 Coffee Cake, any non-yeast
12.21 German Chocolate Cake, 2 layer, iced
12.22 Fruit Pie
12.23 Yeast Bread, scratch only, white, whole wheat, etc.
12.24 Bread Machine Bread, open entry
Lot 13 – Candy
13.01 Peanut Brittle (3 pieces)
13.02 Chocolate Fudge, no nuts (3 pieces)
13.03 Divinity (3 pieces)
13.04 Open Entry, any kind (3 pieces)
13.05 Best Decorated Cake, 2 layer or dummy cake (whole article must remain on display) Judged on originality and appearance
Open Culinary
Class O, Division II
Superintendent: Judy Dollins
Committee: Dakota Jones, Sara Jones
Trophy:
Total Premiums: $632
Rules and Regulations
• All jars must be sealed, dated and labeled with contents.
Premiums
1st — $6 2nd — $5 3rd — $4 4th — $3
Lot 14 — Canned in White Glass
Regular Jars and Lids, Rings on All
14.01 Best Balanced Meals, 5 jars or more
14.02 Best Display of 5 Jars of Any Kind of Vegetables
14.03 Best Display of 5 Jars of Any Kind of Fruit
14.04 Best Display of 4 Kinds of Jelly
Premiums
1st — $5 2nd — $4 3rd — $3 4th — $2
Lot 15 — Meat
Canned in White Glass, Lids and Rings on All
15.01 Canned Beef
15.02 Canned Chicken
Lot 16 – Vegetables
Canned in White Glass, Pints, or Quarts — Regulation Jars and Lids, Rings on All
16.01 Green Beans
16.02 Yellow Wax Beans
16.03 Beets
16.04 Carrots
16.05 Corn, Yellow and White
16.06 Tomatoes
16.07 Tomato-based sauce
16.08 Mixed Vegetables for Soup
16.09 Open Entry, any kind other than above
Lot 17 — Fruits
Canned in White Glass, Pints or Quarts — Regulation Jars and Lids, Rings on All
17.01 Apricots
17.02 Cherries, red pitted
17.03 Cherries, black
17.04 Peaches
17.05 Pears
17.06 Apples
17.07 Applesauce
17.08 Open Entry, any kind other than above
Lot 18 — Preserves
Canned in White Glass — Will be Opened for Judging, Rings on All
18.01 Peach
18.02 Strawberry
18.03 Raspberry, black or red
18.04 Blackberry
18.05 Apple Butter
18.06 Open entry, any kind other than above
18.07 Open entry, all jams
Lot 19 — Jelly
Will be Opened for Judging, Rings on All
19.01 Apple
19.02 Blackberry
19.03 Grape
19.04 Raspberry, black or red
19.05 Strawberry
19.06 Honey
Lot 20 – Pickles
Pints or Quarts, Canned in White Glass, Regular Jars and Lids, Rings on All
20.01 Beets
20.02 Bread and Butter
20.03 Mixed Pickles
20.04 Sweet Cucumber Pickles
20.05 Dill Pickles
20.06 Pickle Relish
20.07 Zucchini Relish
20.08 Open Entry, any kind other than above