The Franklin County Agricultural Society: Hilliard, Ohio
Franklin County Fair
TENTH DEPARTMENT - HOME AND FINE ARTS
Directors: Emily Gabriel 529-9303; Linda Earman 876-7235;
Kathy McNutt 314-8039; Debbie Johnson 876-7235
Department General Rules
1. All entries can be made using one of the following options:
a. Online entries – see online entry instructions, online entry deadline midnight July 3, 2015.
b. Mail in entries must be received in the fair office no later than July 3, 2015.
2. Unsigned or incomplete forms will not be processed.
3. Entry fee: $1.00 per entry for adult classes. Entry fees are non-refundable.
4. Youth up to age 17 may enter youth/junior sections/classes at no charge in sections 11, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22 classes 13 - 14, 24, 26, 27, 29, and 30.Youth /Junior exhibitors may also enter adult classes under adult rules and entry fees.
5. All adult class exhibitors must purchase a season pass ($20.00) or membership ticket ($25.00). Membership tickets can be sold only to Franklin County residents and include voting privileges for FCAS Board Members.
6. Departments 7, 8, 10 vehicle pass may be purchased for $15.00.
7. Three (3) entries per class maximum.
8. No class changes will be allowed on day of check in.
9. Entry tags may be picked up at the Secretary's Office prior to exhibit drop off and must be securely attached to articles. During drop off hours, entry tags will be available in the Fine Arts building only if entry fees have been paid. Otherwise they will be held in the Secretary’s Office for payment and pick up.
10. Entries must be the original work of the exhibitor and not be previous Franklin County Fair first place or best of show winners from the previous 2 years.
11. All precautions will be taken to protect exhibits from loss or damage, but the Directors, chairpersons and the Franklin County Agricultural Society will not be liable. Nor is any provision made for insurance, which shall be wholly the responsibility of the exhibitor.
12. The Chairperson in charge reserves the right to reject or return all or part of any entry. Soiled or damaged articles will not be accepted.
13. Any exhibitor who interferes with the judge in any way during the deliberation shall forfeit any and all premiums, which may be awarded them.
14. The decision of the judges will be final.
15. An entry may be given a downgraded placing (award) if the judge feels the item is not of expected quality. If only one entry is in the class, the judge can downgrade or give no placing (award) if the item is not of expected quality.
16. Non-food exhibits must be brought to the Edwards Building on Thursday, July 16, 2015 between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Times for food exhibits are listed with each section.
17. Judging time schedule will be posted in the building. Classes will not be held for late exhibits.
18. Food entries become property of the FCAS and will be used at the discretion of the Chairperson.
19. Entries may be picked up from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, July 26, 2015. You must have claim check to pick up entries. Entries not picked up become the property of the Fair Board.
20. As classes and rules may change on a yearly basis, it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to read and understand currently offered classes and rules and to meet the stated requirements for entry.
SECTION 1 - COMMISSIONERS’ PEACH PIE CONTEST
Judged by the Franklin County Commissioners. This contest draws much attention from fair spectators, politicians, and news media.
1. Pies must be at the Edwards Building by 9:45 am Thursday, July 23.
2. Judging is based on the scores from the following criteria.
Crust: Appearance, Color, Tenderness, Texture, Taste and Flavor.
Filing: Consistency, Texture, Color, Taste and Flavor.
3. Please reference department general rules for addition information.
1st - $40.00 2nd - $30.00 3rd - $20.00
Class 1 Commissioners’ Pie
SECTION 2 - ENGINEER'S CHILI CONTEST
Sponsored by Franklin County Engineer Dean Ringle and judged by local firefighters.
Red or White, Hot or Mild. Will the judges pick your chili?
Samples will be given of the exhibitors’ creations at the conclusion of the contest.
1. Exhibits must be brought to the Edwards building by 5:00 pm Wednesday, July22.
2. Chili must be in a kettle or pot.Containers will be returned after judging.
3. Chili will be judged on overall taste as determined by judges.
4. Please reference department general rules for addition information.
1st - $40.00 2nd - $30.00 3rd - $20.00
Class 1 Engineers Chili
SECTION 3 - CHEESECAKE CONTEST
1. Exhibits must be brought to the Edwards building by 4:00 pm on Monday, July 20.
2. Judging will begin after check in is completed.
3. Cheesecakes can remain on the spring form pan bottom. Please make sure you pick up pan bottom after contest is finished.
4. Please reference department general rules for additional information.
Best of Show – Rosette and $25.00
1st - $10.00 2nd - $7.00 3rd - $5.00
Class 1 No Bake Cheesecake
Class 2 Baked Cheesecake
SECTION 4 - BEEF COOKING CONTEST
1. Entries must be brought to the Edwards building by11:30 am on Tuesday, July 21.
2. Judging will begin after check in is completed.
3. Recipe MUST accompany the entry, typed (portrait) on 8 ½ X 11 white paper using black ink.
4. Judging is based on the following criteria: Original & creative use of ingredients, Taste, Appearance and Ease of Preparation.
5. Entry Requirements: The entry must have at least one (1) pound of beef product.
6. Please reference department general rules for additional information.
1st - $25.00 2nd - $15.00 3rd - $10.00
Class 1 Appetizers
Class 2 Main Dish
SECTION 5 - PORK COOKING CONTEST
1. Entries must be brought to the Edwards building by 12:00 pm on Tuesday, July 21.
2. Judging will begin after check in is completed.
3. Recipe MUST accompany the entry, typed (portrait) on 8 ½ X 11 white paper using black ink.
4. Judging is based on the following criteria: Original & creative use of ingredients, Taste, Appearance and Ease of Preparation.
5. Entry Requirements: The entry must have at least one (1) pound ofpork product.
6. Please reference department general rules for additional information.
1st - $25.00 2nd - $15.00 3rd - $10.00
Class 1 Appetizers
Class 2 Main Dish
SECTION 6 - POULTRY COOKING CONTEST
1. Entries must be brought to the Edwards building by12:30 pm on Tuesday, July 21.
2. Judging will begin after check in is completed.
3. Recipe MUST accompany the entry, typed (portrait) on 8 ½ X 11 white paper using black ink.
4. Judging is based on the following criteria: Original & creative use of ingredients, Taste, Appearance and Ease of Preparation.
5. Entry Requirements: The entry must have at least one of the following: 4 eggs, 1 cup chicken or turkey (white or dark meat).
6. Please reference department general rules for additional information.
1st - $25.00 2nd - $15.00 3rd - $10.00
Class 1 Appetizers
Class 2 Main Dish
Class 3 Dessert
SECTION 7 - PIZZA CONTEST
1. Entries must be brought to the Edwards building by 12:00 pm (noon) on Wednesday, July 22.
2. Judging will begin after check in is completed.
3. Recipe MUST accompany the entry, typed (portrait) on 8 ½ X 11 white paper using black ink.
4. Judging is based on the following criteria: Original & creative use of ingredients, Taste, Appearance and Ease of Preparation.
5. Crust can be homemade or purchased.
6. Please reference department general rules for additional information.
1st - $7.00 2nd - $5.00 3rd - $3.00
Class 1 Veggie
Class 2 Meat
Class 3 Dessert
SECTION 8 – PIES
1. Exhibits must be brought to Edwards Building by 2:30 pm on Sunday, July 19.
2. Judging will begin after check in is completed.
3. Pies must be in disposable pie pan.
4. Please reference department general rules for additional information.
Best of Show - Rosette and $25.00
1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00
Class 1 Pumpkin
Class 2 Cream, any
Class 3 Peach
Class 4 Cherry
Class 5 Pecan
Class 6 Apple
Class 7 Any other (must be baked)
SECTION 9 – CAKE
1. Exhibits must be brought to Edwards Building by 1:00 pm on Sunday, July 19.
2. Judging will begin after check in is completed.
3. Exhibits must be displayed on a cake board or foil covered cardboard. No pans or plates will be accepted.
4. All cakes must be made from scratch except Class 6.
5. Please reference department general rules for additional information.
Best of Show - Rosette and $25.00 (classes 1 -13)
1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00
Class 1 Chocolate layer with icing
Class 2 White layer with icing
Class 3 Coffee cake
Class 4 Upside down cake
Class 5 Carrot cake
Class 6 Concoction using mix
Class 7 Angel food, un-iced
Class 8 Marble
Class 9 Nut cake
Class 10 German Chocolate
Class 11 Cupcakes, any flavor (3)
Class 12 Gluten free, any flavor
Class 13 Sugar substitute, any flavor
DECORATED CAKES
1. Decorated cake base does not have to be cake: exhibitors may use styrofoam, boxes, etc.
2. Decorated cakes are judged by appearance only.
Best of Show: Rosette and $25.00
1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00
Class 14 Decorated cake, any theme
Class 15 Decorated cake pops (3)
Class 16 Decorated cupcakes (3)
SECTION 10 - ADULT COOKIES
1. Exhibits must be brought to the Edwards Building by 1:00 pm on Monday, July 20.
2. Judging will begin after check in is completed.
3. Five (5) cookies per entry displayed on paper or plastic plate.
4. Please reference department general rules for additional information.
Best of Show: Rosette and $25.00
1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00
Class 1Sugar
Class 2Oatmeal
Class 3Chocolate Chip
Class 4Peanut Butter
Class 5Drop
Class 6Bar
Class 7 Brownies
Class 8 No Bake
Class 9 Snickerdoodles
Class 10 Gluten-free, any type
Class 11 Sugar substitute, any type
Class 12 Any other cookie
SECTION 11- YOUTH / JUNIOR COOKIES (8 THROUGH 17 YEARS)
1. Exhibits must be brought to the Edwards Building by 1:00 pm on Monday, July 20.
2. Judging will begin after check in is complete.
3. Five (5) cookies per entry displayed on paper or plastic plate.
4. Please reference department general rules for additional information.
Best of Show: Rosette
Ribbons: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Class 1 Brownies
Class 2 Sugar
Class 3 Peanut Butter
Class 4 Chocolate Chip
Class 5 Any other
SECTION 12 - CANDY & CONFECTIONS
1. Exhibits must be brought to the Edwards Building by 3:00 pm on Monday, July 20.
2. Judging will begin after check in is completed.
3. Five (5) pieces of candy per entry displayed on paper or plastic plate.
4. Please reference department general rules for additional information.
Best of Show: Rosette and $25.00
1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00
Class 1 Fudge Chocolate, no nuts
Class 2 Fudge Peanut Butter, no nuts
Class 3 Toffee
Class 4 Mints
Class 5 Nut Clusters
Class 6 Buckeyes
Class 7 Turtles
Class 8 Caramels
Class 9 Any other not listed
SECTION 13 – BREADS
1. Exhibits must be brought to the Edwards building by 1:30 pm on Wednesday, July 22.
2. Judging will begin after check in is completed.
3. Bread can be baked in mini or standard size loaves.
4. Display on paper or plastic plate. Bread should be well covered with plastic wrap. No pans will be accepted.
5. Please reference department general rules for additional information.
6. In addition to premium payouts, Red Star Yeast provides merchandise prizes for Classes 5, 7, 8, and 9.
Best of Show: Rosette and $25.00
1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00
Class 1 Zucchini Bread
Class 2 Banana Nut Bread
Class 3 Corn Bread
Class 4 Herb Bread
Class 5 Cinnamon Rolls (3)
Class 6 Pumpkin Bread
Class 7 Yeast Rolls
Class 8 White Yeast Bread
Class 9 Wheat Yeast Bread
Class 10 Any other Bread
SECTION 14 – CANNING
1. Entries should be brought to the Edwards building on Thursday, July 10, between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
2. All entries must be in a sealed pint or quart colorless glass jars with a metal lid. Jellies and jams may be submitted in 1/2 pint jars.
3. Each entry must consist of two (2) jars of each variety, one for display and the other to be opened and judged.
4. Attach tag to ring with rubber band and mark exhibitor number on the bottom of both jars with label or sticker.
5. No decorated jars or lids will be accepted.
6. Opened jars will be returned after they are judged. Jars can be picked up after the judging in the Edwards Building.
7. Please reference department general rules for additional information.
Best of Show: Rosette and $25.00
1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00
Class 1 Fruit – any
Class 2 Vegetables - any
Class 3 Jams - any
Class 4 Jellies - any
Class 5 Salsa
Class 6 Pickles - Sweet
Class 7 Pickles – Dill (whole or cut)
Class 8 Relish - any
Class 9 Any other not listed (name of contents on top of jar)
GENERAL RULES FOR ART EXHIBITS
1. No kits, all entries must be the original work of the artist.
2. Work must be securely mounted or framed with a securely attached wire to the back for hanging. Any item, excluding sculptures, not conforming to this rule will not be accepted and/or disqualified by the Department Chairperson.
3. Sculptured pieces may not measure greater than 72 inches in any direction.
4. All exhibits are to be of good taste and non-offensive to any person viewing the show.
5. Please reference department general rules for additional information.
SECTION 15 - ADULT ART