Raw Fruits, Vegetables: 2012

Dept. K
FRUITS, Raw
Jeff Madison, Supt., Anna Creswell, Ass’t. Supt.
Judging – Tuesday, September 4, 12:00 P.M.
Entry fee – 25 cents per class
Entries to be put on display between 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday.
RULES:
1. Entries to be displayed on a sturdy styrofoam plate of appropriate size supplied by exhibitor.
2. No decorations allowed with entries unless specified for a class.
PREMIUMS:
First             $1.50 Ribbon
Second             $1.00 Ribbon
Third                     $ .75 Ribbon
Fourth                   Ribbon only

Class 1 – Cortland Apples, plate of three
Class 2 – Golden Delicious Apples, plate of three
Class 3 – Jonathon Apples, plate of three
Class 4 – McIntosh Apples, plate of three
Class 5 – Northern Spy Apples, plate of three
Class 6 – Red Delicious Apples, plate of three
Class 7 – Rome Apples, plate of three
Class 8 – Stayman Apples, plate of three
Class 9 – Any  other  variety  of  apples,  plate  of three  (Variety  must  be  named  by  exhibitor)
Class 10 – Pears, any variety, plate of three (Variety must be named by exhibitor)
Class 11 – Grapes,  red,  any  variety, three  bunches
Class 12 – Grapes, blue, any variety, three bunches
Class 13 – Grapes, white, any variety, three bunches
Class 14 – Muskmelon, any variety, one
Class 15 – Watermelon, any variety, one
Class 16 – Any other fruit, plate of three.

Class 17 – Master Gardener Display. Display to include any 8 different classes of raw fruits (Class 1-16) and/or raw vegetables (Class 1-49) in Dept L.
RULES: (For Class 17 only)
1. Display to include 2-3 pieces of each type of fruit and/or vegetable selected.
2. Display to be arranged in an appropriate container of the exhibitors choice. Container should be appropriate to size of display and will be left at owner’s risk.
3. Display should be creatively decorated to enhance appearance.
4. Exhibits judged on produce quality (60%)  and display creativity (40%).
NOTE: Through the courtesy of the Hardin County Agricultural Society, a rosette will be given to the Best of Show and Reserve Best of Show in classes 1-16.

Dept. L
VEGETABLES, Raw
Jeff Madison, Supt., Anna Creswell, Ass’t. Supt.
Judging – Tuesday, September 4, 12:00 P.M.
Entry fee – 25 cents per class
Entries to be put on display between 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday.
RULES:
1. Entries to be displayed on a sturdy styrofoam plate of appropriate size supplied by exhibitor.
2. No decorations allowed with entries unless specified for a class.
3. Limit of one (1) entry per children’s classes (Class 51-61).
4. Remove all stems from tomato entries; stems damage the fruit.
5 Trim all tops on carrots, beets, turnips, etc., to about 1 inch.
6. Trim stems on winter and summer squash to about 1 inch.
7. Trim stems on onions to about 1 inch and DO NOT PEEL. Clean soil from existing peel.
8. Keep a minimum of a 2-inch stem on pumpkins and all gourds.
9. Keep stems intact on all cucumbers.
10. CLEAN all vegetables appropriately, NO wax or oil!

PREMIUMS:
First                 $ 1.50 Ribbon
Second             $ 1.00 Ribbon
Third                $   .75 Ribbon
Fourth             Ribbon only

Class 1 – Beets, red, plate of three
Class 2 – Cabbage, red, one head
Class 3 – Cabbage,  green, one head
Class 4 – Carrots, plate of three
Class 5 – Cauliflower, one head
Class 6 – Onions, yellow, plate of three
Class 7 – Onions, white, plate of three
Class 8 – Onions, red, plate of three
Class 9 – Peppers, bell, plate of three
Class 10 – Peppers, bananas, plate of three
Class 11 – Peppers, any other sweet, plate of three
Class 12 – Peppers, Chili/Cayenne, plate of three
Class 13 – Peppers, Jalapeno, plate of three
Class 14 – Peppers, Habanera, plate of three
Class 15 – Peppers, any other hot, plate of three
Class 16 – Potatoes, Kennebec, plate of three
Class 17 – Potatoes, Irish Cobbler, plate of three
Class 18 – Potatoes, Katahdin, plate of three
Class 19 – Potatoes, Russett Rural, plate of three
Class 20 – Potatoes, Red Pontiac or other red variety, plate of three
Class 21 – Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, plate of three
Class 22 – Any other variety of potatoes, plate of three
Class 23 – Largest Potato (one) – not sweet
Class 24 – Pumpkins, miniature, plate of three (all alike)
Class 25 – Pumpkins, pie or sugar, less than 9 inches tall (not miniature), one
Class 26 – Pumpkins, larger than 9 inches tall, one
Class 27 – Largest Pumpkin, hard stem
Class 28 – Largest Pumpkin, soft stem
NOTE: Hard stem pumpkins have a dark green, rough, hard stem. Soft stem pumpkins usually grow larger and have a light yellow, orange, white or light green stem that is soft and watery.
Class 29 – Zucchini, one (under 10”)
Class 30 – Squash, one summer (not zucchini)
Class 31 – Squash, Butternut (winter), one
Class 32 – Squash, Acorn (winter), one
Class 33 – Squash, any other winter, one
Class 34 – Largest Squash
Class 35 – Tomatoes, red 1 1/2-3” in diameter, plate of three – not Italian style
Class 36 – Tomatoes, red over 3” in diameter, plate of three
Class 37 – Tomatoes, yellow, plate of three
Class 38 – Tomatoes, Italian style, plate of three
Class 39 – Tomatoes, cherry, grape or pear, plate of seven
Class 40 – Popcorn, three ears
Class 41 – Pickles, under 4”, plate of five
Class 42 – Cucumbers, over 4”, plate of three
Class 43 – Eggplant, plate of one
Class 44 – Beans, any variety, plate of seven
Class 45 – Garlic, plate of three bulbs
Class 46 – Vegetable, other, plate of three
Class 47 – Most unusual looking vegetable, one
Class 48 – Gourds, medium/large, one
Class 49 – Gourds, ornamental or miniature, plate of three (all alike)
Class 50 – Gourds, Decorative Gourds in an appropriate container, two each of three different varieties. Decorations encouraged. Containers left at owner’s risk.

Master Gardener Display (see Dept. K, Raw Fruits) Includes vegetables. Enter as Dept. K, Class 17. Display to include any 8 different classes of raw fruits (class 1-16) and/or raw vegetables (class 1-49).
NOTE: Through the courtesy of the Hardin County Agricultural Society, a rosette will be given to the Best of Show, Reserve Best of Show, and 3rd-5th Best of Show in classes 1-49.

CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Classes for children 8 and under and not in 4-H. No entry fee, but entries due by August 17.

Class 51 – Squash, one
Class 52 – Tomatoes, plate of three
Class 53 – Sunflower, largest head
Class 54 – PETER PUMPKIN CLASS
This is for boys and girls who have enrolled  in 4-H Clover Bud program and obtained seeds prior to May 10  from the Extension Service Office. Each boy or girl  may bring one  of   their  pumpkins  to   the  fair  on Monday, Sept. 3. (No premiums paid)
Class 55 – Carrots, plate of three
Class 56 – Cucumbers, plate of three
Class 57 – Peppers, plate of three
Class 58 – Mr. Potato Head – age 5 and 6 day of                  show
Class 59 – Mr. Potato Head – age 7 and 8 day of show. Participants must create a “MR. POTATO HEAD”  by   using a  real potato along with  other  items  of  their choice, not to exceed 8×8 inches. Theme to follow for 2012: “Going for the Gold”
Class 60 – “It’s the Great Pumpkin Decorating     Contest” age 5 and 6 day of show.
Class 61 – “It’s  the   Great   Pumpkin   Decorating Contest” age 7 and 8 day of show. Participants must decorate their pumpkin by using a complete pumpkin  (DO NOT CARVE)  along  with  any items of  their choice, not to exceed 12×12 inches. Theme to follow for 2012:
“Going for the Gold”
AWARDS:
• Peter Pumpkin seeds are courtesy of the Hardin County 4-H Council.
• Ribbons awarded to all exhibitors of classes 51-61 courtesy of Hardin County Agricultural Society.
• Through the courtesy of Hardin County FFA Chapters, rosettes will be presented to first place exhibitors and cash awards to the first three places in classes 58-61.
1st – $2.50, 2nd – $1.50, 3rd – $1.00

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