Open Class Rules

Pet Show  |  Handy Devices - Metal or Wood  |  Open Class Division  |  Adults-Arts & Crafts
Adults-Food  |  Adults-Handwork  |  Adults-Flowers  |  Fruits & Vegetables  |  Jr. & Intermediate Division


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OPEN CLASS PET SHOW
Sponsored by: Fairfield and Pekin FFA
Superintendents:
Juston Lamb and Mark Wittrock
1. Entry fee: ..........$.50 per entry, limit of 2 entries.
2. This class is open to anyone desiring to exhibit their pet/pets.
3. Exhibitors may be of any age.
4. This class will be held Sunday, June 29 at 2:00 P.M. in the Dairy Barn.
5. No diseased animals may be kept on the grounds.
6. ALL ANIMALS must meet the requirements of livestock for exhibitions at county shows and fairs.
7. The Jefferson County Fair Board will not be responsible for any injury to any exhibitor or exhibit.
8. Exhibitors must furnish own cage, coop, etc.
9. Classes will be decided by the judges during the contest.
 
HANDY DEVICES—METAL OR WOOD
Superintendents: Juston Lamb & Mark Wittrock
Judge:
1. Entry Fee of $1.00 per entry is due on judging day.
2. Open to residents of Jefferson and adjoining counties.
3. No limit on number of entries.
4. Entries do not have to be constructed during the year. Exhibit may be new, rebuilt or restored at home or school (completed by exhibitor).
5. Exhibits are to be checked-in by 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 25.
6. Exhibitor must be present for judging at 10:00 A.M.
7. Exhibits are to be left on the fairgrounds until 10:00 A.M. the last day of the fair.
8. Each exhibit must have an identification tag attached which includes the following: owner’s name, intended use, safety qualities, and a picture of the project in use.
9. Exhibits will be displayed outside.
10. 4-H/FFA Division will be judged separately from Adult Open Class Division.
11. The Jefferson County Fair Board will not be responsible for loss or damage to projects exhibited.
12. The following criteria will be used for judging: original idea, usefulness, appearance, and safety.
13. There will be a “MOST FROM THE LEAST” (Recycled Junk) award given to the best project constructed from used materials.
Project Examples: Hay Mover, Feed Bunk, Trailer, Animal Mover, Gadgets, Restored Machinery.

AWARDS
SJ SMITH WELDING AND SUPPLY, KEOKUK:
SJ Smith Welding And Supply will award $200 in gift certificates for the purchase of tools or supplies. Certificates will be awarded in $25.00 increments in each category.
 
OPEN CLASS DIVISION - (EXHIBITED IN THE ACTIVITY BUILDING)
This activity is financially independent of the Jefferson County Fair Board and no money is spent for the Open Class exhibits. It will be supported by those people who exhibit, so its success will depend on the exhibitors. Hopefully 2008 will see additional exhibits. The Open Class Committee welcomes all help and suggestions:
OFFICERS FOR THE 2008 OPEN CLASS DIVISION ARE:
President....................................Shawn Plumley
Vice-President.............................Joyce Stanley
Secretary....................................Jodi Hellweg
Treasurer....................................Earla Jean Tedrow
Historian......................................Wilma Lewis
Publicity Chairperson....................Shawn Plumley
Fair Board Representative.............Joyce Stanley

CONTRIBUTING MERCHANTS:
• Taco John’s
• McDonald’s Restaurant
• Pizza Hut
• Subway
• Dairy Bar

IN APPRECIATION OF YOUR SUPPORT:
• Fairfield Lumber
• United Methodist Church
• C.R. Quilts
• O'Grady's Cleaners

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Entries not accepted by a professional in said category.
2. We reserve the right to refuse any article that has previously won a blue ribbon.
3. All articles entered must have been completed within the last 12 months and constructed or grown by exhibitor... (From July 2007-July 2008).
4. Any exhibit using any noxious weeds will be disqualified.
5. Diligence will be used to insure safety of articles; but in case of accident, the open class committee or the Jefferson County Fair Board will not be responsible for loss, theft, or damage.
6. Registrations will be made at the Open Class Booth; Tuesday, June 24, at 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, June 25, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Registration deadline-Wednesday, June 25, at 8:30 a.m. Entry fees are due at the time registrations are made.
7. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry per number or letter. (Example: In class 201 a person could enter one drop, one rolled or molded, one no bake and one other).
8. Completed entry forms MUST be accompanied by all entry fees.
9. Entry fees are $1.00 for each adult entry and $.50 for each junior & intermediate entry. (Junior Division-11 yrs. old & under) (Intermediate Division-12 through 15 yrs. old)
Please note: Food items will be sold unless exhibitor requests they not be at check-in time.
NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED ONCE JUDGING HAS BEGUN.

10. Judging begins at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 25. Open Class department will not be open to the public until 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 25.
11 Entries will be judged by number.
12. In case of a large number of entries in a class, the class may be divided.
13. In case there is not an entry in a class worthy of 1st place, the prizes will be made accordingly to worth of entry.
14. Premium for 3 places in adult class.
1st place/Blue........... $1.50
2nd place/Red.......... $1.00
3rd place/White........ $ .50
15. All premium checks will be void if not cashed by Sept. l, 2008.
16. Decisions of the judges are final.
17. Food exhibits will be sold Wednesday, June 25, between 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
18. Entries will be released Sunday, June 29, between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. No entries may be released before 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 29. You must sign your entries and prizes out in order for them to be released.
19. Not responsible for articles not picked up by 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 29.
 
DIVISION A – ADULTS – ARTS & CRAFTS
Kits will be accepted, but MUST be labeled as such.
CLASS 101: Ceramics – (Explain process on 3x5 card)
1. Cold-painted
2. Glazed and fired
3. Antiqued
4. Other than named
CLASS 102: Woodworking – (Explain process on 3x5 card)
1. Home furnishing
a. large
b. small
2. Novelty
3. Other than named
CLASS 103: Photography-(Must be mounted)
2. Special effect, single any size
2a. Scene, single any size
2b. Nature, single any size
3. People, single any size
4. Photo Story, a series of camera size
5A. Digital Photography, mounted
5B. Digital Photography, un-mounted
6. Animals
7. That’s Funny, mounted or un-mounted
8. Digital Storybook
9. Computer graphics
CLASS 104: Holiday Ideas
1. Decorations
2. Flat Work
3. Wall Hanging
4. Table Decoration
5. Door Decoration
6. Other than named
CLASS 105: Pictures (Ready to hang)
1. Paintings
a. Oil
b. Acrylic
c. Watercolors
d. Chalk
e. Painting on wood
2. Drawing
a. Pen or Pencil
3. Other than named
CLASS 106: Refinished Furniture
1. Small article (Explain process on 3x5 card)
CLASS 107: Recycled
1. Cloth
2. Metal
3. Plastic
4. Other than named
CLASS 108: Yard Art
1. Metal
2. Wood
3. Stone
4. Other than named
CLASS 109: Baskets
1. Hand Weaving, with handle
2. Hand Weaving, without handle
CLASS 110: Writing
1. Short Stories
2. Poetry
CLASS 111: Scrapbooking
1. Mounted border design & journaling box
2. Steamed page with picture
3. Complete scrapbook
CLASS 112: Felting, etc.
 
DIVISION B - ADULTS - FOOD
All food items must be placed on white plastic or Styrofoam plates, placed in clear plastic bags, zip locked. Small items such as cookies, fruit, candy, etc., should be in quantities of eight (8). Each entry must be accompanied with two (2) copies of the recipe; recipe should be in recipe sleeve or covered with saran wrap or clear contact.
CLASS 20l: Cookies
1. Drop
2. Rolled or molded
3. No bake
4. Other than named
CLASS 202: Bar Cookies
1. Brownies
2. Other than named
CLASS 203: Cakes (Unfrosted)
1. Sponge
2. Angel
3. Chiffon
4. Other than named
CLASS 204: Cakes (Frosted)
1. Chocolate
2. White
3. Decorated
4. Other than named
CLASS 205: Candy
1. Fudge
2. Divinity
3. Other than named
CLASS 206: Bread
1. Loaf of bread
a. White
b. Other than named
2. Yeast Rolls
a. White
b. Other than named
3. Sweet Bread
a. Cinnamon Rolls
b. Holiday Bread
c. Muffins
d. Other than named
4. Quick Breads
a. Coffee Cakes
b. Other than named
5. Bread Machine
a. White
b. Wheat
c. Other than named
CLASS 207: Canning
1. Relishes
2. Jams
3. Jellies
4. Vegetables
5. Fruit
6. Pickles
7. Salsa
8. Other Than Named
Must display one regulation size pint, quart or jelly jar with rims on. Jars will be opened at the discretion of the judge. Recipes in recipe sleeves or saran wrap are required.
CLASS 208: Pies
1. Fruit
CLASS 209: Special Diet
1. Fat free
2. Salt free
3. Dietary-Diabetic
4. Other than named
CLASS 210: Other than named
 
DIVISION C - ADULTS - HANDWORK
All classes must have 3x5 card explaining procedure.
CLASS 301: Crochet
1. Afghans
a. Original
b. Kit
2. Wearable
a. Original
b. Kit
3. Flat Work
a. Original
b. Kit
4. Other than named
a. Original
b. Kit
c. Novelty
CLASS 302: Appliqué
1. Clothing
2. Flatwork
3. Wall hanging
4. Other than named
CLASS 303: Knitted
1. Afghan
a. Original
b. Kit
2. Wearable
a. Original
b. Kit
3. Machine Knitting
a. Afghan
b. Wearable
c. Other than named
4. Other than named
a. Original
b. Kit
CLASS 304: Quilts (All Handwork)
1. King (approx. 106” X 106”)
2. Queen (approx. 86” X 100”)
3. Double (approx 80” X 95”)
4. Twin (approx. 65” X 95”)
5. Throw (approx. 75” X 50”)
6. Crib (approx. 60” X 45”)
7. Wall Quilt
a. small (one side less than 76”)
b. large (one side 76” or more)
CLASS 305: Quilts (Home Machine Quilted)
1. King (approx. 106” X 106”)
2. Queen (approx. 86” X 100”)
3. Double (approx 80” X 95”)
4. Twin (approx. 65” X 95”)
5. Throw (approx. 75” X 50”)
6. Crib (approx. 60” X 45”)
7. Wall Quilt
a. small (one side less than 76”)
b. large (one side 76” or more)
CLASS 306: QUILTS (Combined hand and home machine work)
1. King (approx. 106” X 106”)
2. Queen (approx. 86” X 100”)
3. Double (approx 80” X 95”)
4. Twin (approx. 65” X 95”)
5. Throw (approx. 75” X 50”)
6. Crib (approx. 60” X 45”)
7. Wall Quilt
a. small (one side less than 76”)
b. large (one side 76” or more)
CLASS 307: QUILTS (Combined Hand or machine sewn/professional machine quilting)
1. King (approx. 106” X 106”)
2. Queen (approx. 86” X 100”)
3. Double (approx 80” X 95”)
4. Twin (approx. 65” X 95”)
5. Throw (approx. 75” X 50”)
6. Crib (approx. 60” X 45”)
7. Wall Quilt
a. small (one side less than 76”)
b. large (one side 76” or more)
CLASS 308: COMFORTER OR QUILT (Tied)
1. King (approx. 106” X 106”)
2. Queen (approx. 86” X 100”)
3. Double (approx 80” X 95”)
4. Twin (approx. 65” X 95”)
5. Throw (approx. 75” X 50”)
6. Crib (approx. 60” X 45”)
CLASS 309: PILLOWS
1. Original
a. Quilted
b. Decorated
c. Other than named
2. Kit
a. Quilted
b. Decorated
c. Other than named
CLASS 310: Embroidery
1. Long Stitch
2. Wall Hanging
3. Stitchery (Dresser scarves, etc.)
4. Cross Stitch
5. Counted Cross Stitches
6. Chicken Scratching
7. Dimensional Embroidery
8. Ribbon Work
9. Other than named
CLASS 311: Decorated Clothing
1. Counted Cross Stitch
2. Other application (embroidery, appliqué, etc.)
3. Other than named
CLASS 312: Sewing
1. Casual
2. Dress
3. Tailoring
4. Decorated Stitchery
5. Other than named
CLASS 313: Plastic Canvas Projects
CLASS 314: Place Setting - Name Theme
CLASS 315: Foundation or Paper Piecing
1. Clothing
2. Flat Work
3. Wall Quilt
CLASS 316: Rugs
CLASS 317: Needlepoint
1. Framed
2. Flat Work
3. Wall Hanging
4. Other than named
CLASS 318: Beading
1. Single
2. Set article
3. Cloth
CLASS 319: Other than named
 
DIVISION D - ADULTS - FLOWERS
CLASS 401: Cut single flower
1. Rose
2. Gladiolus
3. Other than named
CLASS 402: Arrangements
1. Fresh cut
2. Artificial or Dried
3. Wild Flowers
4. Other than named
CLASS 403: Potted Plants
 
DIVISION E – FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (name variety)
CLASS 501:
1. Vegetable Display (5 specimens)
2. One large vegetable
3. Plate of 5 Vegetables
4. Novelty Vegetable (1 only)
5. Fruit Display (5 specimens)
6. One large fruit
7. Plate of 5 fruits
8. Novelty Fruit (1 only)
 
JUNIOR DIVISION AND INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
All classes listed under the adults are available. Use 6- as a prefix for Junior entries and 9- as a prefix for Intermediate entries.

DIVISION F – JUNOR DIVISION
CLASS 660 Junior 960 Intermediate
School or Organizational Project
CLASS 661 Junior 961 Intermediate
Independent Project
CLASS 662 Junior 962 Intermediate
Models or Kits
CLASS 615 Junior 915 Intermediate
Art Drawing

DIVISION G - INTERMEDIATE DIVISION (Ages 12 through 15 years)

DIVISION H – AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS

These must be grown by exhibitor.
CLASS 801: Corn
1. Best 6 ears of 2007
2. Best single ear of 2007
3. Best ½ gallon shelled of 2007
4. Longest ear of 2007
CLASS 802: Winter Wheat
1. Best ½ gallon of 2007
CLASS 803: Oats
1. Best ½ gallon of 2007
CLASS 804: Soybeans
1. Best ½ gallon of 2007
CLASS 805: Novelty Corn
1. Best 6 ears of popcorn in 2007
2. Best 6 ears of Indian corn in 2007

DIVISION I - CARE FACILITY AND HANDICAP
No entry fee and no premium money will be given. Each participant will receive a ribbon. Any type of entry will be accepted. Please no “For Sale” signs.

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