Stitchery
Handicrafts
Scrapbooking
Wearing Apparel
Food Preservation
Baked Confections
Decorated Confections
Horticulture
Produce
Produce Knowledge Contest
Make It Texana
Collectibles
Country-Style Quilt Contest
Go-Texan Quilt Contest
Country Store
The Millinery Look Contest (Hats/Caps)
Colorado County Ag Complex
Columbus, Texas
September 10 – 13, 2009
Mission Statement
To educate and involve the community in the Creative Homemaking Department through competitive events, demonstrations, displays and handouts.
Goals and Objectives
üSupport the youth in Colorado County.
üMeet the needs/interests of Colorado County residents.
üProvide opportunities to attract non-traditional Colorado County Fair audiences.
üEntertain fair-goers by creating an energetic and stimulating traditional arts environment within the Creative Homemaking Department.
üProvide a competition avenue for all ages to exhibit their creative and artistic talents.
üTo recognize the cultural richness that we have in Colorado County.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, August 28, 2009
§ Entry forms and fees due
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Accept all entries – 3:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Thank
you to the Colorado County AgriLife Extension Service and office personnel for
their continued support of the Colorado County Fair and the Creative Homemaking
Department.
http://colorado-co.tamu.edu
TABLE of CONTENTS
General Rules and Regulations……………….………………….…………….………1
Division I – Stitchery……………………………..………………………………..…….…3
Division II - Handicrafts…………………………..………………………………….….4
Division III – Scrapbooking…………………………………………………………….5
Division IV – Wearing Apparel………………………………………………...……..6
Division V – Food Preservation……………………………...…………..…………..6
Division VI - Baked Confections………………………………………..….…….…7
Division VII - Decorated Confections.…………………………………….…10
Division VIII - Horticulture…………..……………………………………………..11
Division IX - Produce……… …..……….…………………….……………………….13
Division IXA - Produce Knowledge Contest ……………….…….…....15
Division X –Make It Texana!………..…………………..…………….….….…….16
Division XI – Collectibles………..……………………………………….…………...17
Division XII – Country-Style Quilt Contest………..……………………18
Division XIII - Go-Texan Quilt Contest………………………..…………19
Division XIV - Country Store ………………………………………………..20
Division XV – The Millinery Look………………………………………………….22
Youth High Point Contest ……………………………………………..………………23
Map to Fairgrounds………………………………………………………………………….24
CREATIVE HOMEMAKING DEPARTMENT
Chairman: Margaret Besch (979) 733-6626
Advisor: Janis Pfeffer
Colorado County Extension Agent -FCS
General Rules
1. Please read all the rules and regulations carefully. Take note of the special rules listed under each division.
2. All entries in the various divisions of the Creative Homemaking Department will be subject to the General Rules and Regulations as set forth by the Board of Directors of the Fair Association. The management reserves the right to amend or add to these rules as it, in its judgment, may deem advisable.
3. Exhibitors must be a Colorado County resident or a property owner in Colorado County to enter items in the Creative Homemaking Department. All items entered must have been crafted by the exhibitor. Items not complying with this qualification will constitute fraud. The individual will be disqualified and will forfeit all privileges and awards. Please note, youth do not need to be a member of 4-H, FFA or FCCLA and adults do not need to be a member of any organization to participate in the Creative Homemaking Department competition.
4. All protests must be made in writing and accompanied by a fee of $50.00, which will be refunded if protest is sustained. Such protest must state plainly the cause of the complaint or appeal and must be presented to the Department chairperson immediately after the occasion for such protest.
5. All entries must have been completed/constructed/grown since the 2008 fair. Exception to the rule is Division X – Make It Texana! – Section B, Division XI – Collectibles, Division VIII – Horticulture, Division IX – Produce – Group 2, Division XII –Country Style Quilt Contest, and Division XIII – Go Texan Quilt Contest.
6. All entries must be clean and in good condition.
7. Unacceptable entries will be disqualified by the Department Chairperson and the Division Chairperson.
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8.
Age
Divisions are as follows:
Youth – Primary – Ages 4 – 8
Youth – Junior – Ages 9 – 13
Youth – Senior – Ages 14 – 19
Adult – Ages 20 and Older
9. There will be no limit in the number of entries allowed per individual. Please read the special rules for each division.
10. Each person entering items in the Creative Homemaking Department MUST complete and sign an entry form. Signing the entry form constitutes an agreement by the exhibitor to follow all the rules of the Creative Homemaking Department. ANY EXHIBITOR NOT ADHERING TO ANY RULE(S) OF THE DIVISION MAY BE BANNED FROM FURTHER PARTICIPATION IN THE CREATIVE HOMEMAKING DEPARTMENT.
11. The entry fee for all exhibits is $1 per item with the exception of Division X – Collectibles, which is $2. Please note the special rules in each division.
12. The deadline to enter is August 28, 2009. There is NO refund on entry fees. NO substitutions allowed. (Paid entry forms will be accepted August 1 – 28, 2009.)
13. Late entry fee is $2 per item in all Divisions with the exception of Division X - Collectibles, which is $4. Late entries will be accepted August 29 - September 10, 2009. Reminder – NO late quilt entries accepted.
14. Please make checks payable to the Colorado County Fair Association. Returned checks will be assessed a $50 fee.
15. Any exhibitor entering 16 or more QUALITY items in the Creative Homemaking Department of the Fair will receive a free season pass at check-in time. Youth entering 16 items or more may choose either a season pass or a carnival wristband.
16. Exhibitor tags will be issued when entry forms are returned to the Colorado County Extension Office. Each exhibitor must complete his or her own tag. Extension
Office is located at 316 Spring Street in Columbus, Texas. (Entry forms/entry fees
may be mailed to the Extension office at 316 Spring Street, Columbus, Texas
78934. Every effort will be made to mail the exhibitor tags to
exhibitors but the right is reserved to distribute exhibitor tags
at check-in.)
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17. NO substitutions will be allowed.
18. Pictures of all the homemaking department winners will be taken at 3 PM on Sunday, September 13, 2009.
19. Exhibits must be removed Sunday, September 13, 2009 from the hall between 4:00 and 5:00 PM. Please Note - All exhibitors MUST sign out their entry with the proper division chairman. NO early release of exhibits.
20. The Creative Homemaking Department will not be responsible for any item(s) or awards not picked up by 5 PM.
21. All entries will be awarded blue, red or white ribbons. A Best of Section rosette will be awarded to the best blue ribbon entry in each section. The Best of Sections will compete for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion rosettes in each age division.
22. Exhibitors are not given free entrance to the Colorado County Fair to check on their entries. For gate fees, please check the Fair website at www.coloradocountyfair.org. Exhibitors are asked to support the Fair queen candidates by purchasing season passes from their favorite candidate.
DIVISION I - STITCHERY
Chairperson: Charlene Kallus (979) 732-3448
Co-Chairperson: Jo Ann Weishuhn (979) 732-5080
Entries will be accepted Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from 3:00 to 6:30 PM or Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 8 AM to 9 Am. Judging will be held Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 9:30 AM. Entries will be released Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 4 PM. NO early release of exhibits.
Techniques include knitting, crocheting, appliqué, hand-stitching, tatting, etc.
NOTE - Items will be judged on individuality of design, color and texture harmony, technique appropriate for design, workmanship on finish of article (includes back), and suitability of article for purpose.
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Section A Bedspreads & Afghans
Section B Table Cloths, Table Runners, Napkins, Etc.
Section C Baby Articles
Section D Pillows
Section E Pictures (needlepoint, crewel, cross-stitch)
Section F Novelty items (Example: toys, Christmas decorations, doll clothes & accessories, etc.)
Section G Wall Hangings (medium other than quilting)*
Section l Miscellaneous
*NOTE: Section G is medium other than quilting for adults. Adults must enter quilted wall hangings in Division XI. Youth may enter any type of medium (including quilted) in Section G.
DIVISION II - HANDICRAFTS
Chairperson:
Co-Chairman: Monica Stock (979) 732-1220
Entries will be accepted Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM or Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 8 AM to 9 AM. Judging will be held Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 9:30 AM. Entries will be released Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 4 PM. NO early release of exhibits.
NOTE - Items will be judged on general appearance, originality & creativity, structural and decorative design, total design/effect, workmanship, and readiness for use.
Section A Ceramics
Section B Plaster Craft
Section C Clay Craft
Section D Wood Craft
Section E Fabric Craft
Section F Bead Craft
Section G Leather Craft
Section H Paint Craft
Section I Paper Craft
Section J Thread Craft
Section K Metal Craft
Section L Plastic Canvas Craft
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Section M Floral Design
1. Wreaths
2. Silk Arrangements
3. Dried (artificial) Arrangements
4. Artificial Plants in Unique Containers
5. Other
Section N Recycled Crafts (any medium) Please attach a 3x5
card explaining what item was recycled – one side only.
(Entries with comments longer than one side of a 3” x 5”
card will be disqualified.)
Section O Miscellaneous
NOTE: Please note the numerical designation in Section M.
Example – M1, M2, M3, M4, M5.
DIVISION III – SCRAPBOOKING
Chairperson: Pat Simons (979) 732-5517
Co-Chairman: Michelle Bowden (979) 627-3099
Entries will be accepted Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM or Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 8 AM to 9 AM. Judging will be held Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 9:30 AM. Entries will be released Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 4 PM. NO early release of exhibits.
Special Rules:
Exhibitors will be judged based on which best communicates the theme of their entry.
Guidelines for entries:
Section A – 2-Page Layout (must be mounted on a poster board and secured in a page protector).
Section B – Book
Section C – Altered Category
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DIVISION IV – WEARING APPARREL
Chairperson – Sandy Neuendorff (979) 732-3308
Entries will be accepted Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM or Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 8 AM to 9 AM. Judging will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 9:30 AM. Entries will be released Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 4 PM. NO early release of exhibits.
SPECIAL RULES
1. All entries must be clean and pressed.
2 Sections A – C entries must be on a coat hanger. The use of hangers is optional for Sections D – G.
NOTE – Garment will be judged on the basis of general appearance, accurate cutting, and quality of construction techniques, suitability of fabric and relationship of color, texture and style.
Section A Women’s Apparel
Section B Men’s Apparel
Section C Children’s Apparel
Section D Baby Apparel
Section E Accessories
Section F Vests
Section G Altered Apparel (Items listed in Sections A – F that have been altered in one manner or another. This includes needlework, crewel, cross-stitched embellished, etc.)
Chairperson: Connie Herman (979) 234-3927
Entries will be accepted Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from 3:00 to 6:30 PM and Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 8 to 9 AM. Judging will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 9:30 AM. Entries will be released Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 4 PM. NO early release of exhibits.
1. There will be NO primary age division in Food Preservation.
2. ALL canned products must be exhibited in standard type quart, pint,
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or half-pint jars. Standard jars are those with the brand name tempered on the side or bottom of jar.
3. Mayonnaise and odd-shaped jars will not be accepted.
4. Jars must be clean, unchipped and have good, rust-free lids and rings.
5. Do not use paraffin.
6. Jars that are not sealed will be disqualified.
7. Vegetables and fruits will be judged on general appearance, uniformity of size, clarity, etc. and will not be opened.
8. Jars with mold in them will be disqualified.
9. Entries not meeting any of the above stated standards will be disqualified by the division chairperson BEFORE judging.
10. Write name of item on entry tag (Example: Preserves – Fig.)
NOTE – Canned entries will be judged on general appearance, seal, headspace, pack, size, maturity, liquid, color and jars.
Section A Preserves
Section B Jams
Section C Jellies
Section D Fruit Butter
Section E Fruit
Section F Vegetables
Section G Pickled Vegetables
Section H Pickled Fruit
Section I Relish
Section J Picante
Section K Miscellaneous
Section L Diabetic (Items listed in A-K prepared with sugar
substitute or no sugar. Please follow the Section
A – K guidelines.)
DIVISION VI – BAKED CONFECTIONS
Chairperson: Luci Sklar (979) 732-3566
Co-Chairperson: Sadie Moore (979) 732-2719
Entries will be accepted Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from 3:00 to 6:30 PM or Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 8 AM to 9 AM. Judging will be held Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 9:30 AM. Entries will be
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released Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 4 PM. NO early release of exhibits.
SPECIAL RULES
1. All pies must be at least 9 inches in diameter.
2. All loaves of bread must be in a plastic bag and must be a minimum of 4”x8” in size.
3. All other entries must be on a disposable firm base such as foil-covered cardboard, aluminum pie pan, paper plate, etc. and covered with a transparent plastic wrap or zip lock bag where appropriate.
4. All cookies, candies, rolls, biscuits, doughnuts, etc. entered must consist of 15 items with three of the items wrapped separately and attached to the top of the entry by exhibitor.)
5. No entry should be cut prior to judging. After judging, one slice must remain on display. The remainder will be sold as a donation to the fair.
6. NO baked goods will be accepted that require refrigeration.
NOTE: Items will be judged on appearance (uniformity, color, shape), texture (appropriate for each item), and taste.
Section A Cakes (Made from scratch. If frosted, frosting also must be made from scratch.)
Section B Cakes (Made from “altered” cake mix.)
Section C Cookies (Made from scratch.)
Section D Cookies (Made from “altered” mix.)
Section E Pies (No pies that require refrigeration.)
Section F Quick Breads (Made from scratch.)
Section G Quick Breads (Made from “altered” mix)
Section H Yeast Breads (Made from scratch.)
Section I Yeast Breads (Bread machine from scratch.)
Section J Yeast Breads (Bread machine altered mix.)
Section K Candies
Section L Miscellaneous
Section M Diabetic (Items listed Section A – L with no sugar, low sugar or sugar substitute. Please follow the guidelines listed for Sections A-L)
YEAST
BREAD AWARDS
The Red StarÒ Yeast Company has donated a Red StarÒ apron, Red StarÒ flexible cutting board and a Red StarÒ to-be-announced item for Sections H, I, and J. Distribution of awards will be at the discretion of the division chairman based on youth entries.
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Division VI-A
King Arthur Baking Contest
Entries will be accepted Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from 3:00 to 6:30 PM or Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 8 AM to 9 AM. Judging will be held Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 9:30 AM. Entries will be
released Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 4 PM. NO early release of exhibits.
SPECIAL RULES
NOTE: Items will be judged on appearance (uniformity, color, shape), texture (appropriate for each item), and taste.
Section A Cakes (Made from scratch. If frosted, frosting also must be made from scratch.)
Section B Cookies (Made from scratch.)
Section C Pies (No pies that require refrigeration.)
Section D Quick Breads (Made from scratch.)
Section E Yeast Breads (Made from scratch.)
Section F Yeast Breads (Bread machine from scratch.)
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Section G Miscellaneous
Section H Diabetic (Items listed Section A – H with no sugar, low sugar or sugar substitute. Please follow the guidelines listed for Sections A-H)
KING ARTHUR FLOUR AWARDS
The King Arthur FlourÒ Company has donated awards for the 1st through 3rd place overall exhibitors in the adult division and also the youth division. All youth exhibitors will be judged together for this youth division.
Adult Awards Include:
1st Place - $75 Gift Certificate to the Baker’s Catalogue
2nd Place – A pair of King Arthur Flour Cookbooks
3rd Place – A King Arthur Flour tote bag
Youth Awards Include:
1st Place - $50 Gift Certificate to the Baker’s Catalogue
2nd Place – King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion Cookbook
3rd Place – A King Arthur Flour Apron
DIVISION VII
DECORATED CONFECTIONS
Chairperson: Wendy Herman (979) 234-26654
Entries will be accepted Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from 3:00 to 6:30 PM and Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 8 to 9 AM. Judging will be on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 9:30 AM. Entries will be released Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 4 PM. NO early release of exhibits.
SPECIAL RULES
1. Decorated baked confections will be judged on appearance only.
2. Artificial cake forms will be permitted. There is no need for an individually wrapped item (cookies/cupcakes) as required in Division V – Baked Confections.
3. Grand and Reserve Champion will be awarded in the professional, amateur adult and youth divisions.
NOTE: Items will be judged on appearance (balance, color, harmony, consistency of pattern), neatness (texture of icing, uniformity of repeat
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pattern) and artistic quality (over-all eye appeal and originality).
Professional*:
Section A Decorated Wedding Cake (Two tiers or more)
Section B Special Occasion Cakes (Birthday, shower, holiday, other)
Section C Decorated Cookies (5)
Section D Decorated Cupcakes (5)
Amateur Adult and Youth:
Section E Decorated Wedding Cake (Two tiers or more)
Section F Special Occasion Cakes (Birthday, shower, holiday, other)
Section G Decorated Cookies (5)
Section H Decorated Cupcakes (5)
*Professional is defined as one following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain, or as one who has services for sale.
Chairperson: Dana Weido (979) 732-2052
Items will be accepted Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from 3:00 to 6:30 PM. Specimens will be accepted Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 8:00 – 9:00 AM. (Please turn in completed specimen entry card at this time. This is not considered a late entry – entry fee is $1 per specimen.) Judging will be held Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 9:30 AM. Entries will be released Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 4 PM. NO early release of exhibits.
NOTE – Specimens will be judged on cultural perfection (form, color substance, abundance of bloom, size according to species or variety, foliage and stems). Potted Plants will be judged on cultural perfection, size according to variety, color, form, substance or texture of bloom and/or foliage and grooming. Floral Design will be judged on outline of design, smooth lines, focal point, size and types of plant materials, visual balance/stability, color, construction and workmanship and size, shape, color and material of container. Plants in Unusual Containers will be judged on general appearance, size according to variety (balance), color, form, substance or texture appropriate and uniqueness of container.
1. All plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor at least 90 days or more prior to the Fair.
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2. Cut specimens must be displayed in a clear bottle.
3. All entries must have the common name of the plant on the exhibitor tag.
4. Only amateur growers will be eligible to exhibit.
5. Any plant deemed unworthy of an award will be disqualified by the chairperson of the division.
6. Each exhibitor is responsible for the grooming/care and watering of his/her plants.
7. ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE FREE OF DIRT, DISEASE AND INSECTS. Exhibits not complying will be disqualified.
SPECIMENS
Section A Roses
Section B Annuals
Section C Perennials
Section D Bulbs, Corms, Rhizomes, and Tubers
Section E Trees, Shrubs, & Vines (branch 18” -24”)
Section F Decorative Cut foliage (specimen 18” – 24”)
POTTED PLANTS
Section G Ferns
Section H Potted Foliage Plants
Section I Potted Blooming Plants
Section J Succulents & Cacti
Section K Bromeliads
Section L Herbs
FLORAL DESIGN
Section M Fresh Floral Arrangement
Section N Dried (Natural)
Section O Miscellaneous (Not Artificial)
PLANTS IN UNUSUAL CONTAINERS*
Section P Plants (Not Artificial)
Section Q Flowers (Not Artificial)
Section R Miscellaneous (Not Artificial)
*Plants or flowers planted in containers other than standard flowerpots. (No artificial plants accepted.)
NOTE – All possible care will be exercised in protecting the exhibits during show time. The Fair Association, however, cannot be responsible for any damage that may be incurred.
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DIVISION IX – PRODUCE
Chairperson: Kathy Burris (979) 732-6188
Group 1 and 2 produce entries will be accepted Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM with the Youth Produce Knowledge
Contest to follow at 6:00 PM. Those not competing in the Youth
Knowledge Contest may bring produce on Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 8:00 AM to 9 AM. Judging will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 9:30 AM. Entries will be released Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 4 PM. NO early release of exhibits.
SPECIAL RULES
1. There will be NO primary age division in Produce – Group 1. Group 2 competition is open to youth only- primary, junior and senior youth.
2. Indicate variety on entry tag in Group 1 and 2 if possible.
3. ALL items must be displayed in a decorative manner. (Exhibitors may use size-appropriate plates, baskets, boxes, etc. with cloth, shredded paper, etc.)
4. The number listed in each section is the specific number that constitutes an entry of that particular produce.
5. In the event, five entries of one plant-type produce are entered, these will be judged as a variety section within Groups 1 and 2 providing there is not a specific section in place.
6. Exhibitors will be allowed to replace produce during the course of the Fair to keep the exhibit looking fresh.
Note: Produce will be judged on manner of preparation (tops, roots, base), uniformity (size, shape, color, maturity freshness), defects or damage (insects, disease, mechanical, other defects and quality) and/or attractiveness of display.
Group 1 – Home Grown Produce
Section A Beans – 6 marketable grade /1 variety
Section B Corn – 4 marketable ears with shucks in place, butt end slightly trimmed, tip (silk) end intact /1 variety
Section C Cucumbers – 4 marketable grade, maximum of 5 (pickling) to 6 (slicing) inches /1 variety
Section D Eggplant - 1 marketable, stem uniformly cut, approximately ½ inch in length /1 variety
Section E Bulbs – 4 marketable, stem uniformly cut, and approximately ½ inch in length/1 variety
Section F Squash – 4 marketable /1 variety
Section G Tomatoes – 4 large/8 small marketable – stems removed/1 variety
Section H Peppers - 4 large/8 small marketable/1 variety
Section I Potatoes – 4 marketable/1 variety
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Section J Okra – 6 marketable/1 variety
Section K Peas – 6 marketable/1 variety
Section L Rice 1 – bundle of 10/1 variety
Section M Peanuts – 1 plant/variety
Section N Pecans – 1 pt. shelled/ 1 qt. unshelled
Section 0 Pecans – 1 cluster
Section P Grain Sorghum – 6 heads/1 variety
Section Q Fruit – 4/1 variety (Buttons must be intact and clipped closely. Fruit must be of natural color and show quality. Each specimen should be free of blemishes, chemical residues, scale insects and sooty mold.)
Section R Most Unusual Produce (freak or novelty)
Section S Honey – 1 pint
Section T Vegetable Plant – 1 container
Section U Eggs – 6
Section V Miscellaneous – All unlisted produce should be
entered in quality and size of similar produce listed in
Groups 1 and 2.
Section W Basket Display (Produce must be displayed in a
basket in an attractive manner and must consist of a minimum of least 12 produce items representative of at least 3 sections (A –U). Basket will be judged on arrangement and quality of produce.)
NOTE: When marking entry please indicate section from this group as 1 and Section alphabet letter. Example – 1 A.
GROUP 2 – PURCHASED PRODUCE (May be purchased from a store or a producer.)
Section A Beans – 6 marketable grade/1 variety
Section B Corn – 4 marketable ears with shucks in place, butt end slightly trimmed, tip (silk) end intact/1 variety
Section C Cucumbers – 4 marketable grade, maximum of 5 (pickling) to 6 (slicing) inches/1 variety
Section D Eggplant - 1 marketable, stem uniformly cut, approximately ½ inch in length/1 variety
Section E Bulbs – 4 marketable, root clipped to ½ inch length/1 variety
Section F Squash – 4 marketable/1 variety
Section G Tomatoes – 4 large/8 small, marketable –stems
removed/1 variety
Section H Peppers - 4 large/8 small marketable/1 variety
Section I Potatoes – 4 marketable /1 variety
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Section J Cabbage – 1 marketable, with 4 protective leaves (green – minimum 2 ½ pounds, red-minimum 2 pounds)/1 variety)
Section K Okra – 6 marketable/1 variety
Section L Melon – 1 marketable/1 variety
Section M Fruit – 4/1 Variety (Buttons must be intact and clipped
closely. Fruit must be of natural color and show quality.
Each specimen should be free of blemishes, chemical residues, scale insects and sooty mold.)
Section N Citrus – 4/1 variety (Buttons must be intact and clipped closely. Fruit must be of natural color and show quality. Each specimen should be free of blemishes, chemical residues, scale insects and sooty mold.)
Section O Carrots –1 Bunch (4 to 6 roots per bunch, roots ¾ to 1½
inches in diameter)
Section P Most Unusual Produce (freak or novelty)
Section Q Eggs – 12
Section R Miscellaneous – All unlisted produce should be entered
in quality and size of similar produce listed in Group
1 and 2
Section S Basket Display (Produce must be displayed in a basket in an attractive/creative manner and consist of a minimum of least 12 produce items representative of at least 3 sections (A –Q). Basket will be judged on
arrangement and quality of produce.)
NOTE: When marking entry please indicate section from this group as 2 and Section alphabet letter. Example – 2 A.
GROUP 3 – PRODUCE KNOWLEDGE CONTEST
1. The objective is to encourage youth to understand the healthful
Effects of produce and learn how to select quality produce.
2. Youth may choose to enter homegrown produce or purchased produce for the knowledge competition using the guidelines listed in Groups 1 and 2.
3. There is no entry fee to enter contest.
4. Judging will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 6 PM.
5. Youth will be judged on knowledge of produce exhibited.
a. Quality of produce selected.
b. Knowledge of nutrients in produce selected.
c. Food safety concerns in selection of produce.
d. Dietary/lifestyle choices.
e. Display appearance/appeal.
f. Communications skills.
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6. Youth will interview with a panel of judges. There is a time limit of 7 minutes per contestant. A three-minute oral presentation is required of junior and senior participants. (Primary age contestants will be judged on questions only.) The judges will use the balance of time allowed to ask questions that were not covered in the oral presentation. To start the interview process, each participant will introduce him/herself to the judges with his/her name and the
7. produce entered. Following the introduction, each participant is allowed a maximum of three minutes to present information based on items listed in #5. No handouts or visuals may be used with the oral presentation.
8. First, second and third place awards will be presented to youth in each age division: primary, junior and senior.
Please note placing in the Produce Knowledge Contest will not earn points for the Youth High Point Award.
NOTE: A list of study questions is available at the Colorado County Extension Office, 316 Spring Street, Columbus, Texas or online – http://colorado-tx.tamu.edu (newsletter tab).
DIVISION X – MAKE IT TEXANA!
Chairperson:
Margaret Besch (979) 733-6626
Co-Chairperson: Betty Varley (979) 234-5413
Entries will be accepted on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from 3:00 to 6:30 PM or Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 8 AM to 9 AM. Judging will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2009. Entries will be released Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 4 PM. NO early release of exhibits.
1. Items entered must represent Texas.
2. The item(s) must have been constructed/completed since the 2007
Fair. This rule refers to Section A.
3. Entries may not be entered in another division within the Creative Homemaking Department.
4. Entries must include a 3” X 5” information card. Please explain why you feel your exhibit is representative of Texas. Comments must fit on one 3” X 5” card – one side only please. (Entries with comments longer than one side of a 3” x 5” card will be disqualified.)
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5. Entries may include apparel, collectibles, handicrafts, stitchery, quilts, woodcraft, photography, fine art and miscellaneous.
NOTE: Items will be judged on Texas theme or history, general appearance, creativity, presentation and layout, and workmanship.
Section A Newly Crafted Texas
Section B Vintage Texas
DIVISION XI – COLLECTIBLES
Chairman: Jane Easterling (979) 732-3445
Co-Chairman: Milly Cordes (979) 732-3455
Entries will be accepted Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from 3:00 to 6:30 PM or Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 8 AM to 9 AM. Judging will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 9:30 AM. Entries will be released Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 4 PM. NO early release of exhibits.
1. There is an entry fee of $2.00 per collection.
2. There is no limit on the number of entries. However, each exhibitor
may have only one entry per section.
3. Each exhibit will be given a maximum of 32 inches in which to
set up a display. The collection MUST have been collected and
entered by said exhibitor.
NOTE – Displays will be judged on attractiveness of display and originality. (Please limit your items to avoid overcrowding.)
Section 1 Utensils Collection (spoons, forks, etc.)
Section 2 Money Collection (coin and paper)
Section 3 Doll /Miniature Furniture Collectibles
Section 4 Transportation Collectibles (airplanes, cars, trains, ships, etc.)
Section 5 Bell Collectibles
Section 6 Bottle and/or Bottle Cap Collectibles
Section 7 Critter Collectibles (Animals, birds, frogs, etc)
Section 8 Serving Pieces (pitchers, salt and pepper sets, etc.) Collectibles
Section 9 Sports Collectibles
Section 10 Stitchery Implements (thimbles, crochet hooks, scissors, etc.)
Section 11 Indian Relics
Section 12 Stamp/Sticker/Logo Collectibles
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Section 13 Knives or Swords Collectibles
Section 14 Books, Magazines, Comic Books & Other Printed Materials
Section 15 Pen and Pencil Collectibles
Section 16 Magnet/Matchbook Collectibles
Section 17 Religious Collectibles
Section 18 Fair Collectibles (May be any Fair.)
Section 19 Other Collectibles
DVISION XII
(979) 732-3936
Entries will be accepted Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from 3:00 to 6:30 PM or Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 8 AM to 9 AM. Judging will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 9:30 AM. Entries will be released Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 4 PM. NO early release of exhibits.
NOTE: Stitches should be even, neat and have appropriate tensions, knots or thread ends should be hidden and no loose threads, quilts should be attractive, clean and creative, no obvious signs of stretching or distortion of design shape, batting should be even and corners should be smooth and must be standard bed sizes (crib, twin, full, queen or king).
1. Competition is open to the adult age division only.
2. Competition is open to quilters in Colorado County only.
3. Quilts must have been constructed in the last three years.
4. Each quilter/group/club may enter as many categories as desired.
5. Wall quilts must be at least 24” wide and 24” in length.
6. Quilts must be clean and in show condition.
Section A Pieced quilts- hand quilted- bed or crib or wall
Section B Pieced quilts- machine quilted- bed or crib or wall
Section C Appliqué quilts- hand quilted- bed or crib or wall
Section D Appliqué quilts- machine quilted- bed or crib or wall
Section E Pieced quilts-commercially machine quilted-bed or crib
or wall
Section F Appliqué quilts-commercially machine quilted-bed or crib
or wall
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Section G Professional quilter-pieced- hand quilted-any size
Section H Professional quilter-pieced- machine quilted-any size
Section I Professional quilter-appliqué-hand quilted-any size
Section J Professional quilter-appliqué-machine quilted-any size
Section K Art quilt (or pictorial) - any size
Section L Pre-printed ("cheater") - quilted- any size
Section M Other - any size and includes any technique not covered
in other specific categories
Section N Group project
DIVISION XIII
GO-TEXAN QUILT CONTEST
Chairperson: Diane Matus (979) 732-8279
Co-Chairperson: Connie Herman (979) 234-3927
Entries will be accepted Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from 3:00 to 6:30 PM or Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 8 AM to 9 AM. Judging will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 9:30 AM. Entries will be released Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 4 PM. NO early release of exhibits.
NOTE: If Go-Texan items are entered in Division XI – Country Style Quilt Extravaganza, there will be no entry fee. However, if the Go-Texan items are not entered in the Division IX, there will be a $1 entry fee.
Beginning in 1985, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo held a contest to determine which of the area Go-Texan Counties has the best quilters. The 2009 Colorado County Fair is sponsoring a quilt contest again this year so that the county will have an entry in the 2010 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
The following rules apply to the Colorado County Fair Go-Texan Quilt Contest and to the Houston Livestock Show Contest.
1. Only colorfast fabrics that have been pre-shrunk are to be used in the quilts entered in the contest. Fabrics should contain no more than 50% of any synthetic fiber.
2. Quilt entered must be constructed within Colorado County, within the
past two years. There may be only one entry from Colorado County.
3. Quilts kits may NOT be used. No paint of any type may be used anywhere on the quilt. No pre-printed quilt cloth (cheater cloth) may be
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4. used. No photo transfers may be used on the quilt. Quilter’s ink WILL be acceptable.
5. Quilts may be made either by an individual or by a group of quilters.
6. Quilts may not be entered in this contest more than one time.
7. Maximum size permitted: 102” x 102”. Smaller quilts and wall hangings will be accepted (see rule #8 for wall hanging division size requirements).
8. Quilts MUST be clean in good condition. Soiled quilts will be rejected.
9. Quilts may be appliquéd, pieced, or any combination of quilting
10. techniques. Piecing of the quilt may be done by machine; but all quilting must be done by hand.
Section A Appliqué
Section B Piecework
Section C Pictorial
Section D Wall Hanging Minimum size 18”x 18”, Max size 45”X45”
Section E Other (includes any technique not covered in other
specific categories)
NOTE: For complete list of rules (including sleeve/casing instructions) for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Quilt competition, please contact Go-Texan Quilt chairperson Diane Matus or Connie Herman.
XIV – THE COUNTRY STORE
Chairperson: Sharon Heimann (979) 733-9496
SPECIAL RULES
1. To sell items in the Country Store, sellers must enter at least one item in the Creative Homemaking Department of the Fair. All items must be hand crafted. Items may be original creations or crafted from kits. (Clubs/organizations with a tax ID number may sell items through the Country Store.) Business cards cannot be attached to or stamped on sales tags. Business cards may not be distributed in the Country Store. New for 2009 – Youth ages 8-18 may sell hand crafted items in the Country Store.
2. Items listed in the Creative Homemaking Department catalog may be sold in the Country Store with the exception of plants. Preserved
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3. items must meet the specifications of the Food Preservation Division. Sale items not meeting the division standards will not be accepted by the Country Store chairperson. Country Store chairperson decision is final.
4. Sale items must have a sale tag (provided by the Fair) attached with the following information:
5. Sales inventory sheets are available from the County Extension Office.
6. Sale items must be entered on the sale sheet in numeric order for use by Country Store Chairman. The numbers of the sale item and the sales sheet must correspond.
7. A uniform pricing procedure will be strictly enforced. Items are to be priced in increments of 50 cents. Items not in compliance with this rule will be rejected.
7. Check-in procedures are as follows:
A. Items MUST be tagged and priced BEFORE presented at check-
in table.
B. Items must be boxed. A list of sale items in the box must be
visible on the outside of the box.
8. Twenty percent (20%) of the sale price of all items (including
Champion entries) sold in the Country Store will go to the Colorado County Fair Association. The remaining eighty-percent (80%) will go to the seller.
9. Payment will be made only on those items which stubs have been collected.
10. The money derived from the sold items will be paid to the sellers by check from the Fair Association within 45 days of the close of the 2009 Fair. Any checks not cashed within 30 days after issuance will be void.
11. Items not sold MUST be picked up on Sunday, September 13, 2009 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. NO early release of items.
12. Check-out Procedure: Items MUST be checked out through the required procedures or payment may be delayed. If sellers cannot pick up the unsold items at the designated time, SELLERS must designate someone to pick up the items. The Country Store chairman must be notified in writing the name of the designee who has been designated by the seller to pick up said items. The Fair will
not be responsible of items not picked up.
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NOTE: Baked confections may be entered each day prior to the opening of the Country Store. No refrigerated items will be accepted. (This includes meats and cheese based products.) All precautions will be
taken but the Colorado County Fair Association will not be responsible for items lost, stolen or damaged.
DIVISION XIV
The Millinery Look Contest
(Hats & Caps)
Chairperson: Margaret Besch (979) 733-6626
Co-Chairperson: Anne Moore (979) 234-7057
Entries will be accepted Monday, September 8, 2008 from 3:00 to 6:30 PM and Tuesday, September 9, 2008 from 8 AM to 9 AM. Judging will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 9:30 AM. Entries will be released Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 4 PM. NO early release of exhibits.
1. Contest is open to youth and adults. (No age divisions – all ages competing.)
2. Judging will be based on creativity, originality and workmanship.
3. Contestants may enter all sections listed. There is no limit to the
number of entries per section.
4. Decorations may be purchased or handmade.
5. Sections include:
Section A – Caps
Section B – Hats - straw
Section C – Hats - felt
Section D - Bonnets
6. When marking entry form, please indicate section. Example – Division
XIV – Section A.
8. Edible substance will not be accepted on items entered.
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YOUTH HIGH POINT CONTEST
1. A High Point Awards Contest will be held for youth in the Creative Homemaking Department.
2. First, second and third place high point awards will be awarded to youth in each age division: primary, junior and senior.
3. Awards include:
First Place - Plaque and $25
Second Place - Plaque and $15
Third Place - Plaque and $10
4. Youth must enter at least 10 QUALITY items in the Creative Homemaking Department to qualify for points.
5. Winners will be selected on a point system. Points will be awarded as follows:
Grand Champion - 6 points
Reserve Champion - 5 points
Best of Section - 4 points
Blue Ribbon - 3 points
Red Ribbon - 2 points
White Ribbon - 1 point
Youth High Point Plaques donated by San Bernard Electric Cooperative
CASH AWARD SPONSORS …
Colorado County 4-H Council
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