Competitive Exhibits and Contests

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AWARDS:
Best of show - in each class ……………$20 Cash award & ribbon.
Ribbons - in each division / class ………1st/Blue-$15 2nd/Red-$10 3rd/White-$5

DIVISIONS:
Junior Youth………………..8-12 years of age.
Senior Youth ……………….13 years of age through High School Graduation.
Adult………………………...18-65 years of age.
Senior Adult………………...66 years of age and over.

THE FOLLOWING RULES APPLY TO ALL DIVISIONS
Exhibitor may enter a total of 5 entries overall. Entered items must be finished and made by the exhibitor within the past two (2) years. No articles previously shown at the fair may be entered. Please furnish hangers, safety pins or hooks for any clothing or items to be displayed. No gate admission tickets will be issued to exhibitor. Exhibited items must be delivered between 9:00am and 12:00pm, ready for judging on Saturday March 9, 2024 at 1:00pm. Entries must be removed from the grounds by March 19, 2024 at 12:00pm. All items must be clean and in good condition. The decision of the judges shall be final.

CLASS 1:HAND CRAFTS
1). Basket weaving 2). Ceramics 3). Jewelry 4). Macramé 5). Metalworking 6). Mosaics 7). Painting 8). Woodworking 9). Flower arrangements, wreaths 10). Article of merit not listed

CLASS 2: NEEDLE CRAFTS
1). Appliqué 2). Crewel 3). Crochet 4). Cross Stitch 5). Embroidery 6). General Sewing 7). Knitting 8). Latch Hook 9). Needlepoint 10). Plastic canvas 11). Article of merit not listed

CLASS 3: TRADITIONAL QUILTING
1). Large Quilts 2). Small Quilts 3). Miniatures 4). Special Techniques





AWARDS:
Cash awards and ribbons in each division/class
1st/ $15 2nd/ $10 3rd/ $5 Best Overall $20
1ST/ Blue 2ND/ Red 3RD/ White

DIVISIONS:
Junior Youth...........5-12 years of age
Senior Youth..........13 years of age thru High School Graduation
Adult.......................High school graduate and over

THE FOLLOWING RULES APPLY TO ALL DIVISIONS
Exhibitor may enter any class. However, two (2) of the same item must be made. One item is for display, one is for auction. Entered items must be furnished with the recipe on a 3x5 card. Entered items must be on disposable plates or trays. No gate admission tickets will be issued to exhibitor. EXHIBITED ITEMS MAY BE DELIVERED BETWEEN 9:00 AND 11:00 AND BE READY FOR JUDGING SATURDAY MARCH 9, 2024. JUDGING WILL BEGIN AT 1:00. Decision of the judges is final. Exhibits entered may be subject to auction. Auction monies will be donated to the Youth 4-H programs.

CLASS 1: BREADS 1). White 2). Wheat 3). Nut Bread 4). Corn Bread- Muffins 5). Other breads not listed
CLASS 2: COOKIES 1). Chocolate Chip 2). Peanut Butter 3). Oatmeal 4). Sugar 5). Brownies 6). Others: Cookies not listed bars, dropped, rolled
CLASS 3: CAKES 1). Vanilla 2). Chocolate 3). Pound 4). Cheesecake 5). Fruit-Lemon 6). Other cakes not listed
CLASS 4: PIES 1). Apple 2). Cherry 3). Pumpkin 4). Pecan 5). Key Lime 6). Other pies not listed
CLASS 5: PUDDINGS and COBBLERS 1). Banana Pudding 2). Fruit Cobbler 3). Bread Pudding 4). Other Puddings and Cobblers not listed
CLASS 6: CANDIES 1). Chocolate Fudge 2). Peanut Butter Fudge 3). Caramel Corn 4). Other candies not listed
CLASS 7: SEMI-HOMEMADE CUPCAKES AND COOKIES 1). Store bought cake mixes OR cookie mixes may be used 2). No refrigerated cookie or premade cakes may be used 3). There must be at least 3 additional ingredients added to mix 4). Flavors- Nuts- Spices- Fruits- Coconut 5). No store-bought frostings, icings, or glazes



AWARDS: Cash award and ribbons in each division / class
1st/$15 Blue ribbon
2nd/$10 Red ribbon
3rd/$5 White ribbon
DIVISIONS:
Junior Youth ..........5-12 years of age
Senior Youth..........13 years of age through High School Graduation
Adult..........High School Graduate and over

THE FOLLOWING RULES APPLY TO ALL DIVISIONS
Exhibitor may enter any class. However, two (2) of the same item must be made. One item is for display, one is for auction. Exhibitor’s name shall be on bottom of jar only. Contents label will be on lid only. Entered items must have followed USDA Guidelines of approved methods. Entered items must have been processed within the last three (3) years. Jars may be opened (only those on display) to test flavor and consistency. No gate admission tickets will be issued to exhibitor. Exhibited items must be delivered between 9:00am and 11:00am and ready for judging Saturday, March 9, 2024 . Judging will begin at 1:00pm. All containers must be clean and acceptable for canning with lids. Rusty, dirty or non-sealed jars will not be accepted. Decision of the judges shall be final.

CLASS 1: FRUITS 1). Apples 2). Peaches 3). Strawberries 4). Guava 5). Other fruit not listed
CLASS 2: JELLIES & JAMS 1). Apple 2). Grape 3). Peach 4). Orange 5). Guava 6). Other jellies & jams not listed
CLASS 3: VEGETABLES 1). Green Beans 2). Corn 3). Okra 4). Tomatoes 5). Peppers 6). Potatoes 7). Other vegetables not listed
CLASS 4: PICKLES (Sweet or Dill) 1). Cucumber 2). Okra 3). Zucchini 4). Beets 5). Other pickles not listed

Competitive Events & Canning Contact Information:

Pattie Hall, Baked Goods Coordinator 230kts@bellsouth.net (772) 538-6882

Creative Crafts Contact Information:

Li Wilson, Creative Crafts Coordinator: Li.Page.Wilson@gmail.com (772) 696-1351

Whip Cracking Contest Contact Information:

Bobby Alderman, Whip Cracking Contest: info@ircylh.com (772) 302-0258