2018 State Fair of West Virginia

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1 2018 State Fair of West Virginia Home, Arts, and Garden Exhibitor s Guide 1

2 State Fair of West Virginia Scholarship Donors Scholarships are available for youth who have par cipated in the State Fair of West Virginia, excelled scholas cally, and who have a proven nancial need. Applicants must have shown in the Junior Livestock Show, an equine event, or have exhibited in the Cecil Underwood Youth Building within the previous ve (5) years to be eligible. Awards are presented annually and are derived from funds through the State Fair of West Virginia Endowment Fund and dona ons from: Gold Donors Tractor Supply Bank of Monroe Southern States Miller s Concessions WV Veterinary Med. Assoc. Silver Donors Sprint MedExpress Wildan Fund Whispering Oak Farms Bronze Donors Aviagen Turkeys Tuscawilla Farms Reithoffer Shows, Inc Hilcro Farms/Lewisburg Veterinary Hospital Contributors Gille e s Catering For more informa on about the scholarship program, please call the Fair Office at, or visit 2 2

3 PREMIUMS 1. Premiums will not be awarded simply because the animal or ar cle is the best of its kind exhibited. The judge must consider it worthy of a premium upon its intrinsic merit or may refuse to award a premium of any kind. 2. In any class where there is no compe on, the judge must sign a statement that the animal or ar cle is worthy of rst place money; otherwise, a blue ribbon will be awarded but only second money will be paid. 3. PREMIUMS WILL BE PAID ACCORDING TO THE RECORDS TURNED IN TO THE FAIR MANAGER S OFFICE BY THE SUPERINTENDENTS AND NOT BY RIBBONS PRESENTED. General Rules and Regula ons 1. Each exhibitor will be charged a $3.00 processing fee. Please make checks payable to State Fair of West Virginia. 2. Please note changes to check in/check out and judging mes for 2018!!! 3. No exhibits will be accepted outside of normal check in mes. 4. Please note, due to the State Fair extending to a 10 day fair, pick up mes for exhibits have changed! Please pay a en on to respec ve calendars. 5. Exhibits cannot be picked up before normal check out mes. Check out will be Sunday, August 19 from 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 6. All limited classes MUST BE ENTERED BY PAPER. 7. When there is no compe on, a ribbon may be given (if worthy) with corresponding money paid. If in a class no exhibits are worthy, neither ribbons nor prize money will be awarded. The decision of the judges is nal. 8. Fair officials will take every precau on for the safekeeping of exhibits a er their nal arrival and arrangement in the building, but will not be responsible for any damage or loss that may occur. 9. Entry tags must be a ached to exhibit prior to arriving on ground for delivery, when applicable. Tags will be mailed a er the entry deadline. SPECIAL NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS Exhibitors need to note the following deadlines: 12 Noon, Friday, July 6 for paper entries and 12 Midnight Friday, July 6 for online entries Entry forms will be accepted beginning May 21 through 12 Noon, July 6. Any entry forms received before May 21 or a er 12 Noon, July 6 will not be processed. ALL ENTRY FORMS MUST ARRIVE IN THE STATE FAIR OFFICE BY 12 NOON ON JULY 6. Hand delivered entry forms will be accepted at the Administra on Building on the Fairgrounds from 8:00 a.m. un l 4:00 p.m., weekdays and from 8:00 a.m. un l 12 Noon on July 6. Online entries will be accepted at un l 12 Midnight on July 6. LIMITED CLASSES MUST BE ENTERED BY PAPER FORMS. 3

4 GREENBRIER/MONROE YOUTH LIVESTOCK AUCTION Monday, August 13, :00 p.m. Small Stock Arena Guidelines Each Junior Show Exhibitor may only consign one (1) animal of any species Consignment forms MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 30 MINUTES AFTER SHOW OF RESPECTIVE SPECIES. Consignment forms can be found at the show desk during the Junior Livestock Shows. For more information, contact, SFWV Entry Department or Visit Farming Heritage Award The West Virginia Heritage Award honors families who have strived to maintain its rural lifestyle by contributing to the community, acting as role models, dedicating time to efficient agricultural production and maintaining the upkeep of their farm through generations. Applications are being accepted for entries in the 2018 Farming Heritage Award Contest. Families may enter or be nominated for the award. For complete entry information and prizes or to print an entry form visit, Entries are due to the State Fair Office By 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 25. The Farming Heritage Award is sponsored by the State Fair of West Virginia and the West Virginia Farm Bureau. 4

5 Department I Agricultural Produce Melinda Jones, Superintendent, White Sulphur Springs, WV Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun :30 am 10:30 am Dept. I Check in Fair Opens 11 am Noon Judging pm, 2 pm Potato Head Contest 1 pm Decorated Straw Hat Contest 11 am, 1 pm, 4pm Veggie pm 4 pm Check out EXHIBITS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF NORMAL CHECK IN TIMES DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS EXHIBITS IN CLASSES 1 10; 19 24; 26 81; WILL BE DISCARDED AT THE END OF THE FAIR. RIBBONS WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING CHECK OUT TIME. ANY OTHER ITEM NOT PICKED UP BY 4 P.M. ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, WILL BE DISCARDED OR GIVEN AWAY NEW!! PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN CHECK OUT TIMES FOR 2018! Rules: 1. All products shown in this department MUST BE 2018 GROWN, unless otherwise speci ed, and must have been grown by the exhibitor on his/her farm or garden. 2. Exhibits that do not conform to rules WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. 3. Ar cles improperly classi ed will not be judged. 4. When there is no compe on a ribbon may be given (if worthy) with corresponding money paid. If in a class no exhibits are worthy, neither ribbons nor prize money will be awarded. The decision of the judge is nal. 5. Fair officials will take every precau on for the safekeeping of exhibits a er their nal arrival and arrangement in the building, but will not be responsible for any damage or loss that may occur. 6. Entry tags must be a ached to exhibit prior to arriving on ground for delivery, when applicable. Tags will be mailed a er the entry deadline. 7. Each exhibitor is limited to ONE (1) entry per class, except where noted. 8. Age of contestant on July 12, 2018, to determine the category for compe on. 9. All entry forms must be received by 12 Noon on Friday, July 6, or online by 12 Midnight on Friday, July Exhibits showing excessive spray residue may be down graded. No wash or oil may be applied to any exhibit. 12. State Fair officials reserve the right to discard foods that are no longer suitable for display. 5 5

6 Division 1 Corn In stalk classes, stalk to be cut 6 above ground level Premiums (Classes 1, 2, and 4) 1st $9.00 2nd $8.00 3rd $ Field Corn For Ensilage, 5 stalks 2. Field Corn For Grain, 5 stalks 3. BEST OF SHOW (Classes 1 2) Rose e $25.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS 4. Field Corn, husked, 10 ears. May be this years or previous years' crop. Division 2 Potatoes Potatoes are to be exhibited unwashed. All potato exhibits must be named and true to type. Premiums (Classes 5 9) 1st $9.00 2nd $8.00 3rd $ Russet Potatoes, 6 6. Kennebec Potatoes, 6 7. Red Bliss Potatoes, 6 8. Yukon Gold Potatoes, 6 9. Blue Potatoes, BEST OF SHOW (Classes 5 9) Rose e $25.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS Division 3 Forage Crops All exhibits must be the equivalent of about one fourth of a standard square bale taken from the middle of a bona de bale of hay. No loose hay or uncured hay will be accepted. Premiums (Classes 11 16) 1st $ nd $9.00 3rd $ Alfalfa Hay (less than 10% grass) 12. Alfalfa Hay (20 80% grass) 13. Orchard Grass First cu ng (less than 10% legumes, less than 20% other species) 14. Timothy First cu ng (less than 10% legumes, less than 20% other species) 15. A ermath Grass (regrowth grass less than 10% legumes) 16. Mixed Species Hay First cu ng, more than 20% each of three (3) or more species (grass and/or legumes) 17. BEST OF SHOW (Classes 11 16) Rose e $25.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS 18. SWEEPSTAKES (Most rst place winners in classes 11 16) $50.00 A plaque will be presented to the Sweepstakes Winner of the Forage Crops Division. PREVIOUS WINNERS ARE ELIGIBLE. DO NOT PRE ENTER. Scoring Blue 3 points Red 2 points Yellow 1 point 6

7 Division 4 Beginners Gardening For kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade only Premiums (Classes 19 27) 1st $8.00 2nd $7.00 3rd $ Beans, green snap, Tomatoes, red, Squash, straight neck, yellow, 3 22.Squash, Zucchini, green, Cucumbers, Corn, 3 ears 25. Peppers, any, Potatoes, any, Plant or herb in a planter made of recycled material no larger than 10 Division 5 Organic Vegetables Growers may only use materials approved by the Organic Materials Resource Ins tute (OMRI). Please visit their website for approved materials. Premiums (Classes 28 32) 1st $9.00 2nd $8.00 3rd $ Beans, green snap, Onions, yellow or white, dry, unpeeled, Peppers, any variety, Potatoes, any variety, Tomatoes, any variety, 5 7

8 Division 6 Fresh Vegetables Must be grown by exhibitor AND all ar cles must be placed in water, where applicable, such as broccoli and kale. Premiums (Classes and 83 84) 1st $8.00 2nd $7.00 3rd $ Beans, green snap, Beans, wax, Beans, pole, Beans, October, Beets, Cabbage, white, round, 1 head 39. Cabbage, at, 1 head 40. Cabbage, red, 1 head 41. Cantaloupe 42. Carrots, tops cut, Cauli ower, 1 head 44. Cucumbers, slicing, Cucumbers, pickling, Eggplant, blue black, Garlic, 5 bulbs 48. Elephant garlic, 3 bulbs 49. Kale, 1 plant, planted in 8 inch container 50. Kohlrabi, green, Okra, green or red, 10 specimens 52. Onions, red, dry, unpeeled, Onions, yellow, dry, unpeeled, Onions, white, dry, unpeeled, Onion sets, on paper plate, 1 pint 56. Peppers, sweet, green, bell type, Peppers, sweet, any other color, bell type, Peppers, hot, banana, Peppers, hot, jalapeno, Pumpkin, eld, 8 inch or larger 61. Pumpkin, sweet, 7 inch or smaller 62. Pumpkin, jack be li le, Rhubarb, 12 stalks 64. Squash, summer, scallop variety, Squash, crooked neck, summer, yellow, Squash, straight neck, summer, yellow, Squash, winter, bu ernut, Squash, winter, acorn, Squash, Hubbard, any variety, Squash, zucchini, green, Squash, zucchini, yellow, Squash, zucchini round, Sweet corn, white, husked, wrapped in plas c wrap, 5 ears 74. Sweet corn, yellow, husked, wrapped in plas c wrap, 5 ears 75. Sweet potatoes, any variety, Tomatoes, red, Tomatoes, yellow, Tomatoes, beefsteak, any color, 5 (includes Mr. Stripey) 79. Tomatoes, cocktail, red, preserving or dwarf, Tomatoes, cocktail, yellow, preserving or dwarf, Tomatoes, Italian or paste type, BEST OF SHOW TOMATOES (Classes 76 81) $25.00 Rose e DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS 83. Watermelon, long, Watermelon, round, 1 8

9 Division 6 Con nued 85. FARMER S MARKET DISPLAY OF FRESH VEGETABLES This display must consist of no less than 10 an no more than 20 different kinds of vegetables grown by the exhibitor. No more than four (4) cul vars of any one kind of vegetable may be shown (example: red & yellow tomatoes are considered two cul vars). U.S. grading standards will be observed. The display will be judged for quality, quan ty, and variety; general appearance of the exhibit will be considered. The maximum width of the display must not exceed 36. Each display has ve (5), 6 shelves which run top to bo om in a waterfall effect (the top shelf may be used). The oor space below the bo om shelf may not be used. Vegetables must be in container (s). Props are welcome but must match the current theme: Unforge able Fun Limited to the First Five (5) Entries 1st 2nd 3rd $100 $75 $65 Please enter, Department I, Division 6, Class Basket Load of Blue Ribbon Veggies Any kind of vegetables and any amount, displayed in 1/2 bushel basket. Judged for quality. Premiums: 1st $ nd $ rd $15.00 CORNUCOPIA Display your favorite fruits or vegetables in a decorated cornucopia. Rules: Use an unlimited number of fruits and/ or vegetables, but all must t into a cornucopia container. Cornucopia can be no larger than 20 in any direc on. Cornucopia may be decorated but must match the current theme Unforge able Fun Prizes: 1st place $ nd place $ rd place $15.00 Please enter, Department I, Division 6, Class 87 VICTOR TESSARO BEST OVERALL VEGETABLE JUDGES CHOICE An exhibitor for 20 years, Victor Tessaro was known for his gardening knowledge. At 70, he s ll lived to garden and spent much of his me digging in the dirt. Victor passed away October 2, PRIZE $ Rose e DO NOT ENTER CLASS 88 9

10 JAN CHASE PREMIER GARDENER AWARD In memory of long me agricultural exhibitor, Jan Chase, the 17th annual Jan Chase Premier Gardener Award shall be given to the exhibitor receiving the greatest number of rst places in Division 2,Potatoes and Division 6, Vegetables. In the event of a e, the winner will be the tying exhibitor receiving the most second places; should a e s ll exist, the winner will be the tying exhibitor with the most third places. PRIZE Rose e + Special Award created by Blenko Glass DO NOT ENTER CLASS 89 Division 7 Herbs ALL HERB CONTAINERS MUST HAVE SAUCERS. ALL HERBS MUST BE EDIBLE Premiums (Classes 90 97) 1st $9.00 2nd $8.00 3rd $ Basil, red leaf, 8 pot maximum 91. Basil, green leaf, 8 pot maximum 92. Chives, 8 pot maximum 93. Dill, 5 stems 94. Parsley, 8 pot maximum 95. Thyme, 8 pot maximum 96. Pepper, hot, 8 pot maximum 97. Simple Herb Vinegar: Any one avor, one plain closed bo le (removable stopper) not over 12 tall Division 8 Fruits Premiums (Classes ) 1st $9.00 2nd $8.00 3rd $ Grapes, any color, 3 bunches 99. Blackberries, 1 pint 100. Blueberries, 1 pint 101.Raspberries, 1 pint Division 9 Gourds (For decorated gourds, please see Department J) Must be this year s or the previous year s crop Premiums (Classes ) 1st $8.00 2nd $7.00 3rd $ Gourds, bo le, Gourds, apple/ rounded/ elongated, Gourds, turbans cap, Ornamental Gourds an exhibit of at least 3, but no more than 6 same or mixed collec ons of gourds. Gourds are to be judged on the quality and a rac veness of the display. (Not to exceed 15 in length and 8 in width.) No plas c or Ar cial decora on allowed in display. 10

11 Division 10 Funny Stuff The fair is not responsible for props used in classes Exhibits must not exceed 10 x10 base. VEGETABLES OR FRUIT MUST BE RECOGNIZABLE Premiums (Classes ) 1st $5.00 2nd $4.00 3rd $ Best Decorated Apple (5 10 years of age), 1 apple only 107. Best Decorated Apple (11 18 years of age), 1 apple only 108. Best Decorated Apple (adults 19+), 1 apple only 109. Best Decorated Potato (5 10 years of age), 1 potato only 110. Best Decorated Potato (11 18 years of age), 1 potato only 111. Best Decorated Potato (adults 19+), 1 potato only 112. Best Decorated Vegetable (no apples, potatoes, or pumpkins) 113. Most Unusual Vegetable or Plant 114. Best Decorated Vegetable Showing the State Fair s Theme Unforge able Fun Division 11 Big Stuff 115. Largest Pumpkin, by circumference 1st $65 2nd $50 3rd $ Largest Tomato, by weight 1st $6 2nd $4 3rd $ Largest Potato, by weight 1st $6 2nd $4 3rd $3 Division 12 Honey 1. The judges may move any incorrectly classed honey into its proper class. 2. Scoring for honey will be as followed: Density 20 points Absence of Crystals 10 points Cleanliness 24 points Flavor 8 points Color 8 points Container appearance 10 points Accuracy/ Uniformity of lling 20 points Total 100 points 3. Water content above 18.6% will be disquali ed. Water content below 15.5% will be docked points. 4. Exhibits must be show in 1 pond glass honey jars and not glass canning jars. Headroom: 1/2 maximum. 3/8 inch minimum with no gap between honey and cap. Premiums (Classes ) 1st $6.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Three 1 lb. jars of honey, extracted, light 119. Three 1 lb. jars of honey, extracted, amber 120. Three 1 lb. jars of honey, extracted, dark 121. Three division boxes or three circular sec ons of comb honey 122. Three packages of cut comb honey, 4 square, displayed in 4 x 4 plas c box, no Ziploc bags 123. Three 16 oz. jars of creamed honey 11

12 Division 13 Nuts May be this year s or previous year s crop. Premiums (Classes ) 1st $8.00 2nd $7.00 3rd $ Black walnuts in shell, 1/2 gallon, displayed in 1/2 gallon jar 125. Chestnuts in shell, 1/2 gallon, displayed in 1/2 gallon jar 126. Hickory nuts in shell, 1/2 gallon, displayed in 1/2 gallon jar Division 14 Home Brew 1. Exhibits must be produced by exhibitor and exhibitor must be 21 years of age or older. 2. Exhibitors must not be involved in any way with commercial beer making or use the facili es of a commercial brewery. 3. Brew must be shown in 12 oz. 22 oz. or 750 ml. glass bo les, all labels must be removed. State Fair entry tags should be a ached and will serve as iden ca on. Beer or beer bo les will not be returned a er judging. 4. Exhibitor must submit two (2) bo les for each brew entry. 5. Judging will be based on the BJCP Beer Scoresheet that can be found at h p:// Five categories will be used aroma, appearance, avor, mouthfeel, and overall impression. The score sheet will be returned to the exhibitor s a er the fair, upon exhibitor s request. 6. A class should contain at least three (3) entries. Those that do not, may be combined. 7. Judges may move incorrectly classed brews to their proper class. 8. Home brew will be judged on Wednesday, August 8. Premiums (Classes ) 1st $ nd $ rd $ Ale, Light/Blonde (Kolsch, Cream Ale) 128. Ale, Pale (Pale Ale, APA, IPA) 129. Ale, Amber (Bi er, Amber Ale, Red Ale, Alt) 130. Ale, Brown (Brown, Mild, Sco sh) 131. Ale, Porter/Stout 132. Ale, Strong (Scotch Ale, Barleywine) 133. Ale, Belgian Style 134. Lager, Pale 135. Lager, Dark/Amber (Okt fest, Bock, Dunkles) 136. Wheat (Weiss, Weizen, Dunklenweizen) 137. Specialty Brew (Fruit Beer, Spiced Beer) 138. Hard Apple Cider 139. BEST OF SHOW (Classes ) Rose e $25.00 DO NOT ENTER 12

13 Division 15 Amateur Winemaking 1. Exhibits must be produced by exhibitor. Exhibitor must be 21 years of age or older. 2. Exhibitors must not be involved in any way with commercial winemaking or use the facili es of commercial wineries. 3. Wine shall be exhibited in unlabeled, standard 375 ml. wine bo les. 4. No ar cial coloring or avoring allowed in exhibits (only natural ingredients). 5. An exhibitor may enter more than one (1) wine in a class, but the wines must be from different fruits or vintage years. 6. A class should contain at least three (3) entries. Those that do not may be combined. 7. The judges may move any incorrectly classed wine into their proper class. 8. No names or labels are permi ed on the bo les. State Fair entry tags should be a ached and will serve as iden ca on. 9. If corks are used that have the name of any winery printed on them or an prin ng is evident that could suggest that the wine may be store bought, it is in the best interest of the contestant to show evidence of inser ng the cork by striking through the prin ng with a pen. 10. Scoring will be done according to the American Wine Society wine evalua on chart on a scale of 20 points consis ng of the following: Appearance 3 Aroma/Texture 6 Taste/Texture 6 A ertaste 3 Overall Impression No awards will be given to any wine scoring fewer than 10 points. If, in the judges opinion, a wine is not worthy of men on, no points will be awarded. Fewer than three (3) awards may be made by in each category. Fruit Wines Specify type of fruit used on entry tag Premiums (Classes ) 1st $ nd $ rd $ White, dry, made from 75% grapes 141. White, sweet, made from 75% grapes 142. Red, dry, made from 75% grapes 143. Red, sweet, made from 75% grapes, 144. Rose, blush, dry, made from 75% grapes 145. Rose, blush, sweet, made from 75% grapes 146. Fruit (apple, pear, peach, pineapple, plum, orange, etc.) 147.Champaign, any variety Division 15A Mead Wines (Made with honey) 148. Fruit 149. Any Other 150. BEST OF SHOW (Classes ) Rose e $25.00 DO NOT ENTER 13

14 Division 16 Special Contests Adults Remembering When Garden and Farm Implement Arrangement Show off the invaluable tools your parents and grandparents passed on to you in the Garden and Farm Implement Arrangement Contest! Rules: 1. Implements include anything you use in the garden including hoes, rakes, spades, etc. 2. Arrangement must hang and be xed with a hanger able to support its weight. 3. Implement arrangement must not exceed 6 tall. 4. Arrangement may be decorated with dried or fresh material. 5. Arrangement will be judged for aesthe c appeal and crea vity. Please Enter Department I, Division 16, Class 151 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $15 Edible Window Box Wouldn t it be nice to step outside your door and harvest your favorite vegetable or herb? Try your talents in the State Fair of West Virginia s Edible Window Box Class! Rules: 1. Exhibit may contain herbs, vegetables, fruit, or any other edible items planted in a liner to t the window box provided (length 32, height 6 1/2, width 6 1/2 ) 2. Plants must be grown by the exhibitor in the container. 3. The display will be judged for quality, variety, and general appearance of the exhibit. The judges will be looking for full, healthy plants. 4. The liner may be embellished with name tags, decora ons, etc., according to the exhibitor s crea ve ability and in the celebra on of the 2018 theme, Unforge able Fun 5. This class is limited to the rst ve (5) entries. 6. All exhibitors MUST enter by paper! Please Enter Department I, Division 16, Class 152 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $15 14

15 Vegetables in a Wheelbarrow Show off your ability to grow a portable garden. Rules: 1. Display your choice of no more than twelve (12) and no fewer than seven (7) of your favorite vegetables (including tomatoes). 2. Wheelbarrow must be no larger than 4 cu. feet or 2 width x 2 length x 1 depth. Wheelbarrow may be any type that meets size requirements. 3. Accessories are permi ed but may not be taller than 14 and must match current Fair theme, Unforge able Fun 4. Vegetables must be rooted and growing in wheelbarrow, not buried containers or recently transplanted. 5. The display will be judged for quality, quan ty, variety, and general appearance of exhibit. 6. All entrants in this contest must pre register using a State Fair paper entry form. 7. This class is limited to the rst ve (5) entries. EXHIBITORS MUST ENTER BY PAPER! Please Enter Department I, Division 16, Class 153 1st $75 2nd $50 3rd $25 Vegetable Decorate Straw Hat Contest Use your best ar s c skills and turn a straw hat into a work of art! When: Thursday, August 16, 2018 Contest begins at 1 p.m. Where: West Virginia Building NO PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Rules: 1. All hats must be decorated with ornamental vegetables, either ar cial or dried. 2. All materials for decora ng will be provided by the State Fair of West Virginia. No outside or pre decorated hats accepted. 3. All hats must be assembled within a 10 minute limit. 4. Contestants must wear hats during judging and will be allowed to keep hats when judging is complete. 5. Exhibitors must be 10 years of age and up. 6. This class is limited to the rst ten (10) entrants. Please Enter Department I, Division 16, Class

16 Traditional Vegetables in Unique Containers Join the party and bring your best vegetable in the most unique container in our Unique Container Contest Example of containers: old boot, watering can, old whiskey barrel, pitcher, etc. NO PLASTIC BUCKETS ALLOWED Rules: 1. Vegetable must be in bloom or ac vely producing. 2. Container may be no larger than 30 tall. 3. Exhibit will be judged for crea vity of container, aesthe c appeal and health and vigor of vegetable plant. 4. Vegetable must be ac vely growing in container and not recently transplanted for show. 5. You may use one or more of the same kind of vegetable but no two different cul vars or varie es, i.e. may contain two red tomato plants, but not a tomato plant and cucumber plant, or not a red tomato plant and a yellow tomato plant. Please Enter Department I, Division 16, Class 155 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $15 Garden Scarecrow Contest Help our farmers scare off the crows in their gardens. Create the meanest, scariest, most bewitching old crow you can in the Garden Scarecrow contest! Rules: 1. Scarecrow speci ca ons: Height 3 to 6. Arm span is not to exceed 4 including accessories. 2. Scarecrow must be secured to or combined with a 6 foot pointed stake. The State Fair will provide a 5 gallon bucket of sand for standing your scarecrow while on display. 3. Scarecrow is to be tradi onal farm or garden variety made of hay, straw or other natural materials. A pumpkin, melon or tradi onal head may be used but must be securely fastened to the scarecrow s body. If material is used, faces may be painted, sewn or drawn on burlap, co on or muslin mat. 4. Clothing for scarecrow should be tradi onal with op onal hat, gloves and shoes. 5. Only one entry per exhibitor. 6. Contest is limited to the rst ve (5) entries in each age group. EXHIBITORS MUST ENTER CLASS BY PAPER! 7. Decora ons are welcome but must match the current Fair theme Unforge able Fun Classes Please enter Department I, Division 16, Classes: 156. Adults (Ages 15 and older) 157. Juniors (ages 6 through 14) Prizes 1st $10 2nd $8 3rd $7 16

17 Division 17 Special Contests Youth Potato Head Contest When: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Where: West Virginia Building, Department I Class 158 begins at 1 p.m. / Class 159 begins at 2 p.m. NO PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Limited to the rst ten (10) fairgoers who sign up in each class. Can you make a potato look like a person or comic character? We re looking for the best potato decorators who can create a face on a potato for the best Potato Head Contest! Rules: 1. All exhibits must be decorated to look like a SPECIFIC person or character with a name. 2. Materials and items to fasten the objects to the potato will be provided by the State Fair. 3. All potato heads must be assembled within a 10 minute limit. 4. Potatoes for the contest will be provided by the State Fair of West Virginia. No outside or pre decorated potatoes accepted. 5. Age of contests on July 12, 2018, determines the category for compe on. Class 158: Limited to youth ages 5 8 Class 159: Limited to youth ages 9 12 VEGGIE 500 When: Friday, August 18, 2017 Time: Three (3) races beginning at 11:00 am 1:00 pm 4:00 pm Where: West Virginia Building, Department I Entrants: Children ages 5 15 Pick your favorite vegetable and see if it is the rst to the nish line! All materials will be provided. Limited to the rst six (6) fairgoers to sign up for each race. NO PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Classes 160, 161, 162 DO NOT PRE REGISTER. 17

18 30 Mon. 31 Department J Fine Arts & Cra s Gloria Tuckwiller, Superintendent, Chris ansburg, Virginia Rachel Clemons, Superintendent, Lewisburg, West Virginia Vickey Neel, Superintendent, Lewisburg, West Virginia Tues. 1 pm Scrapbook Challenge 1 Wed Thurs. FAIR OPENS 11 am 4 pm 6 pm Christmas Tree Decora ng Contest 11 am Kra y Kids pm Mason Jar Decora ng Contest PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN CHECK OUT TIMES FOR 2018!!!!!Please pay a en on to new classes and rules for 2018!! 3 Fri. 4 Sat. 8 am 11 am Exhibit Check in 2 pm Judging am Kra y Kids 1 pm 4 pm Exhibit Check out EXHIBITS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF NORMAL CHECK IN TIMES EXHIBITS CANNOT BE PICKED UP BEFORE THE NORMAL PICK UP TIMES ANY ITEM NOT PICKED UP BY 4 P.M. ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, WILL BE DISCARDED OR GIVEN AWAY 5 Sun. SHIPPED OR MAILED IN EXHIBITS ACCEPTED Shipped or mailed in exhibits will be accepted in Departments J and L only. Exhibits sent parcel post must be addressed to: Compe ve Exhibits Department 947 Maplewood Ave. Lewisburg, WV NEW!! No exhibits will be accepted before July 1, All exhibits must be received by Tuesday, July 31, A money order or check must be included to cover return postage and insurance of the exhibit. 18

19 Rules: 1. All ar cles must be the handwork of the exhibitor and must be clean. Ar cles must have been made within the last two (2) years, unless otherwise stated, and be in good condi on. 2. Exhibits that do not conform to the rules will be disquali ed. 3. Ar cles improperly classi ed will not be judged. 4. When there is no compe on, a ribbon may be given (if worthy) with corresponding money paid. If in a class no exhibits are worthy, neither ribbons nor prize money will be awarded, and the decision of the judge is nal. 5. Fair officials will take every precau on for safekeeping of exhibits a er their arrival and arrangement in the building, but will not be responsible for any damage or loss that may occur. 6. Entry tags must be a ached to exhibit prior to arriving on grounds for delivery. Tags will be mailed a er the entry deadline has passed. 7. Each exhibitor is limited to ONE (1) entry per class. 8. Age of contestant on July 12, 2018, determines the category for compe on. Preparing Framed Exhibits All exhibits in classes 1 23 must be framed and securely xed with eye screws and wire for hanging. Items not properly xed for hanging will not be judged. (Saw tooth hooks are not acceptable.) Eye Screws Back of picture String Entry Tag A ach entry tag and e to eye screw with string, allowing tag to hag just below frame. Front of picture Entry Tag String 19

20 Division 1 Amateur Art Adult All work must be original. Number pictures not accepted. Please cover your name so it is not visible on the exhibit. Artwork not to exceed over 30 in any direc on. Please read framing instruc ons on page 19. Adult Over 18 years of age Premiums (Classes 1 9) 1st $ nd $8.00 3rd $ Drawing Pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, colored pencil 2. Pain ng Oil, acrylic, watercolor (People) 3. Pain ng Oil, acrylic, watercolor (Animals) 4. Pain ng Oil, acrylic, watercolor (S ll life) 5. Pain ng Oil, acrylic, watercolor (Scenic) 6. Pastel Portraits (People) 7. Pastel Portraits (Animals) 8. Pastel S ll life 9. Pastel Scenic 10. BEST OF SHOW ART ADULT (Classes 1 9) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS Division 2 Amateur Art Junior Artwork not to exceed 30 in any direc on. Premiums (Classes 11 22) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $4.00 Juniors (Under 9 years of age) 11. Drawing Pencil, pen and ink, colored pencil, charcoal 12. Pastel Chalk 13. Pain ng Oil, acrylic, watercolor 14. Paint by number from a kit Juniors (9 13 years of age) 15. Drawing Pencil, pen and ink, colored pencil 16. Pastel Chalk 17. Pain ng Oil, acrylic, watercolor 18. Paint by number from a kit Juniors (14 17 years of age) 19. Drawing Pencil, pen and ink, colored pencil 20. Pastel Chalk 21. Pain ng Oil, acrylic, watercolor 22. Paint by number from a kit 23. BEST OF SHOW AMATEUR JUNIOR ART (Classes 11 22) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS 20

21 Division 3 Crea ve Pain ng Any Media Pain ng material and surface material are exhibitor s choice. Artwork not to exceed 30 in any direc on. Premiums (Classes 24 25, 27) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Crea ve pain ng any media, juniors 9 13 years of age 25. Crea ve pain ng any media, juniors, years of age 26. BEST OF CREATIVE PAINTING JUNIORS (Classes 24 25) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS 27. Crea ve pain ng any media, 18 years and older Division 4 Amateur Woodwork Adult Premiums (Classes 28 29) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Wood burning of any sort, not to exceed 12x12x12 inches. 29. Any other ar cle not men oned, not to exceed 20 inches in any direc on. 30. BEST OF AMATEUR WOODWORK ADULT (Classes 28 29) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS Division 5 Amateur Woodwork Junior Under 18 years of age. Premiums (Classes 31 32) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Wood burning of any sort, not to exceed 12x12x12 inches 32. Any other ar cle not men oned, not to exceed 20 inches in any direc on 33. BEST OF AMATEUR WOODWORK JUNIOR (Classes 31 32) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY RULES AND REGULATIONS Rules 1. Exhibitors are limited to ONE (1) ENTRY PER CLASS AND THREE (3) TOTAL photographs per exhibitor. 2. Judging will be done by the usual standards of subject ma er, composi on and photographic excellence. Composi on and exposure must be the work of exhibitor, however the developing and nishing may be done by anyone. 3. Photos must be 5 x7 inches and ma ed on a BLACK 8 X10 RECTANGLE MAT BOARD. No staples on mats. 4. If photo or mat does not meet requirements, the photo will not be judged. Mat must be made like the example provided. 5. Failure to mount prints will result in disquali ca on. 6. Mats will be sold at check in for $2.00 each. 7. Photos may be taken with a 35mm camera or a digital camera. NO FRAMED PHOTOGRAPHS ACCEPTED 21

22 Entry Tag Dept. J Division & Class 52 Jane Doe For photograph entries: Tape entry tag to the center back of the mat board. Name and text on the tag should face the outside. Name, city and state will be covered for judging. Back of photograph CLASSES DEFINED: PEOPLE: Adults, children, babies, portraits and character studies or en re gures, alone or in a group where the main subject is the person or persons rather than the environment, close ups or as a part of a larger composi on. NATURE: Any subject found in nature, plants or owers, close ups, etc. SCENIC: Landscapes, seascapes, architectural and industrial scenes or any scene that has a fundamental unit of design or mood of such magnitude that all else is subordinate to it. STILL LIFE: Table top photography, owers, etc. Subject ma er must be arranged by the photographer. ANIMALS: Any animal or animals (pets, livestock, zoo, marine) in a natural se ng. No posed, official show type photos. CANDID: Not posed, informal. Division 6 - Amateur Photography - Adult Black and White Premiums (Classes 34 44) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ People: Candid, black & white 35. People: Children, infants to 12 years old, black and white 36. People: Ac on, black and white 37. People: Human interest, black and white 38. Nature: Flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables, black and white 39. Scenic: Landscape or seascape, black and white 40. Scenic: Architectural design/features, i.e., monuments, bridges, vehicles, trains, etc., black and white 41. Scenic: Nightscapes, black and white 42. Animals: Domes c, including people with pets, black and white 43. Animals: Wildlife, no pets, black and white 44. S ll life: black and white 45. BEST OF SHOW BLACK AND WHITE (Classes 34 44) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS 22

23 Natural Color Adult Premiums (Classes 46 59) 1st $7.0O 2nd $5.00 3rd $ People: Candid, natural color 47. People: Children, infants to 12 years old, natural color 48. People: Ac on, natural color 49.People: Human interest, natural color 50. Nature: Flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables, natural color 51. Nature: Birds, insects, natural color 52. Scenic: Landscape or seascape, natural color 53. Scenic: Architectural design/features, i.e., monuments, bridges, vehicles, trains, etc., natural color 54. Scenic: Nightscapes, natural color 55. Scenic: Weather, natural color 56. Animals: Domes c, including people with pets, natural color 57. Animals: Wildlife, no pets, natural color 58. S ll life: natural color Unforgettable Fun 59. Photograph, any color, any subject, best depic ng the State Fair s 2018 theme Unforge able Fun 60. BEST OF SHOW NATURAL (Classes 46 59) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS Jim Jackson Memorial Award Best of Sunsets Prize $100 + Rose e Please enter, Department J, Division 6, Class 61 Division 7 Amateur Photography Junior Premiums (Classes 62 69) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $4.00 Juniors (12 years of age and under) 62. People 63. Nature 64. Scenic 65. Animals Juniors (12 17 years of age) 66. People 67. Nature 68. Scenic 69. Animals 70. BEST OF YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY (Classes 62 69) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS 23

24 Division 8 Ceramics and Po ery Premiums (Classes 71 73) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Cast Ceramics red. 72. Hand built piece, no larger than 12 in any direc on. 73. Wheel thrown piece, no larger than 12 in any direc on. 74. BEST OF AMATEUR CERAMICS (Classes 71 73) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS Division 9 Dolls Dolls may be no taller than 24 Premiums (Classes and 78) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Porcelain Dolls, NO KITS, clothing will not be judged (see Dept. L) 76. Dolls, any material, i.e., apple, felt, wood, etc. 77. BEST OF AMATEUR DOLLS (Classes 75 76) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS 78. Dolls, any material, not sewn. Division 10 Christmas Cra s Premiums (Classes 79 87) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Christmas tree ornaments, limit three (3), original design, no kits, up to Christmas tree ornaments, limit three (3), original design, no kits, no smaller than 4, no larger than Christmas packages, no larger than 10 x 14 x Wreathes, Christmas Wreath Material on wreath not to exceed 30 Must be securely xed with a hook for hanging. 83. Christmas door decora ons (no wreaths) no larger than 30 in any direc on. Must be securely xed with a hook for hanging. 84. Christmas tree, no larger than 24 tall, any material 85. Decorated Christmas gi bag, made of paper 86. Decorated Christmas gi bag, made of fabric 87. STATE FAIR OF WEST VIRGINIA CHRISTMAS CARD CONTEST Design an original image for a Christmas Card. The design should relate to the Fair, but convey a holiday message. Size 8.5x11 inches horizontal or ver cal. May use any drawing, stamp or pain ng medium (charcoal, ink, acrylic, etc.) No computer generated art. 88. BEST OF CHRISTMAS CRAFTS (Classes 79 87) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS 24

25 Children s Literature!! Christmas Tree Decora ng Contest Decorate a tree based on your favorite children s book. The State Fair will provide 4 Christmas trees. All you need is the materials to decorate and you could win! Rules: 1. All contestants must pre register by paper form by 12 Noon on Friday, July Contestants must provide lights, all decora ons, tree skirts and electrical cords. 3. No lighted candles are allowed due to re regula ons. No glass ornaments will be allowed. 4. A tree stand and a 4 ar cial tree will be provided by the State Fair. 5. Trees must be decorated on Thursday, August 9 between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Judging will follow at 6 p.m. 6. Limited to the rst ve (5) entries. ENTRY MUST BE ENTERED BY PAPER Please Enter Department J, Division 9, Class 89 1st $75 2nd $50 3rd $25 Division 11 Recycled Materials Premiums (Classes 90 93) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Handmade item made from recyclable materials (metal) includes jewelry, not to exceed 20 in any direc on. 91. Handmade item made from recyclable materials (plas c) includes jewelry, not to exceed 20 in any direc on. 92. Handmade item made from recyclable materials (glass) includes jewelry, not to exceed 20 in any direc on. 93. Handmade item made from recyclable materials (other) includes jewelry, not to exceed 20 in any direc on. 94. BEST OF RECYCLED MATERIALS (Classes 90 93) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS Division 12 Decorated Clothing & Accessories ALL CLOTHING MUST BE CLEAN. CLOTHING WITH STAINS OR ODORS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Premiums (Classes 95 99) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Painted designs on shirts or sweatshirts, include hanger for display 96. Appliqued or decorated sweatshirts, decorated co on, silk or polyester NO PAINTED DESIGNS, include hanger for display 97. Decorated tote bags (appliqued or painted), include hanger for display 98. Decorated vests (appliqued or pain ng), include hanger for display 99. Decorated aprons (appliqued or painted), include hanger for display 100. BEST OF DECORATED CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES (Classes 95 99) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS 25

26 Division 13 Decorated Gourds Adult Ages 16 and up Premiums (Classes ) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Painted dried gourds 102. Birdhouse gourds 103. Wildlife gourd, example: bird, rep le, animal, insect, etc BEST OF GOURDS ADULTS (Classes ) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS Division 14 Decorated Gourds Junior Premiums (Classes ) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Decorated gourds, using any decora ng material. Ages Decorated gourds, using any decora ng material. Ages BEST OF GOURDS JUNIOR (Classes ) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS Division 15 Home Décor and Accessories Premiums (Classes ) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Hand made owers (no fresh or dried owers accepted) silk, fabric, shell, glass, etc Candles, original 110. Painted brick doorstop 111. Wreaths, Spring/Summer. Material on wreath NOT TO EXCEED 30. Exhibits must be securely xed with a hook for hanging Wreaths, Fall/Winter. Material on wreath NOT TO EXCEED 30. Exhibits must be securely xed with a hook for hanging Wreaths, Holiday theme, not Christmas. Material on wreath NOT TO EXCEED 30. Exhibits must be securely xed with a hook for hanging Wreaths, natural materials. Material on wreath NOT TO EXCEED 30. Exhibits must be securely xed with a hook for hanging Barn wood decora ons. Any item made from recycled wood, not to exceed 3 feet in any direc on Wall plaque, wood or other material. Securely xed with a hook for hanging, not to exceed 15 inches in any direc on Handmade soap 118. Mason Jar Cra s Any cra using one (1) mason jar 119. BEST OF HOME DÉCOR AND ACCESSORIES (Classes ) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS 26

27 Division 16 Outdoor Décor Premiums (Classes ) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Decorated wooden birdhouse (no larger than 12 x12 x12 ) 121. Painted pa o rock, not to weigh more than 1 pound 122. Painted garden stepping stone, no larger than 12 in any direc on Decorated clay ower pot (any size, no larger than 12 in diameter.) 124. Painted wooden garden/yard sign, not to exceed 12 x22, mounted on stake no taller than BEST OF OUTDOOR DÉCOR (Classes ) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS Division 17 Paper Cra s Premiums (Classes ) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Collages, various materials pasted together to make a picture (frame exhibit using guidelines listed on page 19), not to exceed 18 x Gree ng card (Please enter only 1 card) 128. Rubber stamp art 129. Quilling, not to exceed 15 in any direc on 130. Origami, not to exceed 15 in any direc on 131. Paper Mache, etc., not to exceed 15 in any direc on 132. BEST OF PAPER CRAFTS (Classes ) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS Division 18 Scrapbooking All scrapbook entries must be an en re book. No single page entries will be accepted. Premiums (Classes ) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Scrapbooking Travel 134. Scrapbooking Sports 135. Scrapbooking Family 136. Scrapbooking Miscellaneous 137. State Fair Memories Scrapbook Scrapbook Challenge Tuesday, August 14 1 p.m. Rules: 1. All work must be completed within 20 minutes. 2. When contest begins, each contestant will receive a packet of supplies from which he/she is to create a scrapbook page. All supplies, including paper, scissors, and adhesives will be provided. No other supplies may be used. 3. Contest is limited to the rst ten (10) exhibitors to register. Registra on will begin at 12:30 on Tuesday, August.14. Department J, Division 17, Class 138 DO NOT PRE ENTER 27

28 Division 19 Decora ve Pain ng and Glass Collage Premiums (Classes ) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Reverse glass collage, not to exceed 18 x Reverse glass pain ng, not to exceed 18 x Decoupage, any size 142. Tole pain ng, metal, any size 143. Stenciled ar cle, household or clothing (no furniture), any size 144. Mosaic, any size 145. BEST OF DECORATIVE PAINTING AND GLASS COLLAGE (Classes ) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS Division 20 Miscellaneous Cra s Adult Premiums (Classes ) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Best display of State Fair of WV Ribbons 147. Basketry 148. Costume Jewelry 149. Miscellaneous Metalcra, any metal 150. Any handmade duct tape item. Not to exceed 24 in any direc on. Division 21 Miscellaneous Cra s Junior (Ages 6 through 14 years of age) Premiums (Classes ) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Handmade duct tape item. Any item made from duct tape, not to exceed 24 in any direc on Hand formed or molded ceramics 153. Collage (ar s c composi on made of various materials such as cloth, paper, wood and glued to a picture surface, FIXED TO HANG, no larger than 18 x Origami, not to exceed 15 in any direc on Paper Mache, not to exceed 15 in any direc on 156. Jewelry made with purchased items such as beads 157. Lego construc on, completely original, on base (no larger than 12 x12 x14 ), Ages Lego construc on, completely original, on base (no larger than 12 x12 x14 ), Ages Lego construc on, from kit or pa ern, on base (no larger than 12 x12 x14 ), Ages Lego construc on, from kit or pa ern, on base (no larger than 12 x12 x14 ), Ages

29 Division 22 Special Contests Flea Market Flip! One man s trash is another man s treasure! Have an item that you repurposed from a ea market or yard sale? Show off your crea vity and hard work at the 2018 State Fair!! RULES 1. All contestants must preregister on a paper form by 12 noon on Friday, July All items must have been purchased at a ea market or yard sale. 3. Items may not be larger than 4 feet in any direc on. 4. Limited to the rst ten (10) entries. Hurry up and get your spot! 5. Exhibitors may include before and a er pictures. 6. Must enter by paper 1st $25 2nd $15 3rd $10 Please enter Dept. J, Division 22, Class 161 MASON JAR DECORATING CONTEST All you need is your crea vity! 1 pm Saturday, August 11 West Virginia Building Rules: 1. The State Fair of West Virginia will provide a pint size mason jar and decora ons for the contest. 2. Exhibitors must complete decora ons in 45 minutes. 3. Contest is limited to the rst 10 exhibitors to register for the compe on. Registra on will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, August All exhibits will be displayed and may be picked up at the normal check out hours listed at the beginning of this department. 5. Exhibitors must be 12 years of age and up. Class 162, please do not pre register 29

30 Kra y Kids Crea ons Kid s Cra Making Contest Calling all kra y kids, to come join our Pinterest Party! Make a cra from Pinterest and give it your own style! Pick one of the 2 mes. Contest Date: Sunday, August 12 Contest Begins: 11:00 am Sign up Time: 10:45 am Contest Loca on: WV Building, Department J Contest Date: Thursday, August 16 Contest Begins: 11:00 am Sign up Time: 10:45 am Contest Loca on: WV Building, Department J Rules: 1. Entrants must be no younger than four (4), and no older than 10 years old by July 12, Contest is limited to the rst 10 eligible contestants. No pre entry is required. 3. Each contestant will be given cra materials and instruc ons by the State Fair of West Virginia. 4. Each contestant will have 20 minutes to complete their cra. Class 163 DO NOT ENTER UNTIL Aug. 12 Class 164 DO NOT ENTER UNTIL Aug

31 6 13 Mon. 4 pm Savory Maple Contest 7 14 Tues. 4 pm Gluten Free is the Way To Be! Baked Good Contest! Department K Foods Cheryl Gum, Superintendent, Gap Mills, West Virginia Mary Mayo, Superintendent, Ronceverte, West Virginia Mary Hepler, Superintendent, Covington, Virginia 8 Wed. 7:30 10:30 am Check in NOON Judging 15 3 pm Kroger Salad Fun Contest 9 Thurs. FAIR OPENS 11 am 4 pm Golden Delicious Apple Dessert Celebra on 16 NOON Kid s Cookie Decora ng Contest 3 pm Kid s Iron Skillet Pizza Contest 10 Fri. 4 pm Best of West Virginia County Pie Bake Off 17 2 pm Wild and Wonderful Wing Compe on 11 Sat. 11 am Chocolate Lovers Dessert Delight 4 pm The Next Big Fair Food Contest 18 NOON Kid s Cupcake Decora ng Contest 12 Sun. 6 pm Unforge able Fun Pizza Party Contest 19 1 pm 4 pm Exhibit Check out NEW! PLEASE NOTE CHANGES IN CHECK IN AND JUDGING TIMES! ** DUE TO FOOD SAFETY, ALL FOODS EXCEPT ANY ITEM IN A JAR, WILL BE DISCARDED AFTER DISPLAY. RIBBONS WILL BE SAVED FOR PICK UP. ** Items not picked up on Sunday, August 19, may be picked up from 8:30 am 4 pm on Monday, August 20 Friday, August 24. ANY CANNED ITEM NOT PICKED UP BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 BY 4:00 P.M. WILL BE DISCARDED OR GIVEN AWAY. Rules: 1. All exhibits must be made by the exhibitor FROM SCRATCH. No exhibits should be made using a mix, or created at a store, bakery or factory. 2. Ar cles that are improperly classi ed or do not conform to rules will not be judged. 3. When there is no compe on, a ribbon may be given (if worthy) with corresponding money paid. If in a class no exhibits are worthy, neither ribbons nor prize money will be awarded. The decision of the judge is nal. 4. Fair officials will take every precau on for the safekeeping of exhibits a er their arrival and arrangement in the building, but will not be responsible for any damage or loss that may occur. 5. Entry tags must be a ached to exhibit prior to arriving on grounds for delivery. Tags will be mailed a er the entry deadline

32 6. Each exhibitor is limited to one (1) entry per class. Entry tags must be a ached to plate. 7. Age of contestants on July 12, 2018, determines the category for compe on. 8. Foods for display must be covered using CLEAR plas c wrap. 9. Do not bring food on valuable plates. Please use disposable white plates. 9. In collec ons, judges will award ribbons based on quality and variety. 10. Sugar free foods must meet diabe c standards and include a recipe on a 3 x5 index card. 11. State Fair officials reserve the right to discard foods that are no longer suitable for display. 12. SPECIAL CONTEST: ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ENTIRELY PREPARED OFF FAIR PROPERTY. FAIR OFFICIALS WILL WARM ENTRIES AS NEEDED. 13. No person will be allowed to use or enter the WV Building Kitchen. Division 1 Breads (bread, biscuits, muffins, rolls) Loaf bread must be displayed on an 8 or 9 disposable white plate with entry tag a ached to the plate. Enter only one half loaf. Three (3) biscuits, three (3) muffins (plain and varia ons) and three (3) yeast rolls must be displayed on an 8 or 9 disposable white plate. Premiums (Classes 1 19) 1st $6.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Any foreign bread or rolls 2. Biscuits, dropped 3. Biscuits, varia ons, cheese, peppers, garlic, etc. 4. Biscuits, rolled 5. White yeast bread, one half loaf 6. Whole wheat bread, one half loaf 7. Salt rising bread, one half loaf 8. Sourdough bread, one half loaf 9. Muffins, plain 10. Muffins, varia ons, orange, nuts, etc. 11. Other yeast bread special es 12. Any bread, machine made, one half loaf 13. Old fashioned sweetened corn pone 14. Old fashioned corn bread, three 2 1/2 pieces 15. Quick bread varia ons, orange, nuts, etc. 16. Rolls, cinnamon 17. Rolls, white, yeast 18. Fruit Bread, apple, banana, etc. 19. Vegetable Bread, Pumpkin, zucchini, etc. 17th Annual Delmar Robinson Memorial Culinary Award The State Fair of WV is pleased to present a Blenko Glass award in honor of Delmar Robinson, who served as food editor for the Charleston Gaze e and culinary judge for the State Fair for more than 20 years. The award will be presented to the exhibitor winning the greatest number of rst places in divisions 1, 2 and 3. In the event of a e, it shall go to the exhibitor receiving the most second places. Should a e s ll exist, it shall go the exhibitor winning the most third places. 32

33 Division 2 Cakes (Not decorated) Rules: 1. Whole cake must be entered. Not half. 2. Cakes must be placed on a piece of heavy cardboard that is covered with aluminum foil. A hole must be punched in the cardboard and the entry tag ed to the front right hand corner of the cardboard. 3. Aluminum foil covered cardboard must NOT extend more than 1 inch beyond cake. Premiums (20 34) 1st $8.00 2nd $6.00 3rd $ Angel food cake, not iced 21. Black walnut cake, layer or loaf, iced 22. Devil s food cake, layer or loaf, iced 23. German chocolate cake, iced 24. Pound cake, not iced 25. Pound cake, iced 26. Coffee cake 27. Spiced cake, layer or loaf, iced 28. White cake, layer or loaf, iced 29. Yellow cake, layer or loaf, iced 30.Cheesecake, baked crust 31. Pumpkin roll 32. Cake, any type, iced 33. Cake, any type, not iced 34. Cake in a jar Division 2 Con nued Fruit Cakes Premiums (35) 1st $ nd $ rd $ Fruit Cake, dark or light Bar Cookie Score Card Appearance: Uniform, well cut shape.. 25 Texture: Rich, moist ea ng quality. 25 Tenderness: A thin delicate crust...25 Drop Cookie Score Card Appearance: Fairly uniform, mound shape..25 Texture: Interes ng or novelty texture. 25 Color: Delicately browned exterior Pressed Cookie Score Card Appearance: Well shaped and well de ned pa ern of cookie. Interes ng assortment of sizes and shapes. 25 Texture: Very tender and crisp.25 Color: Delicately browned exterior Rolled Cookie Score Card Appearance: Retains shape of cu er..25 Texture: Crisp, thin cookie or so, thick cookie depending on variety Color: Lightly browned surface Flavor: Rich, delicate avor

34 Division 3 Cookies, Cupcakes and Brownies Premiums (Classes 36 43) 1st $6.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Cookies, dropped, 4 on an 8 or 9 disposable white plate 37. Cookies, rolled, 4 on an 8 or 9 disposable white plate 38. Cookies, bars, 4 on an 8 or 9 disposable white plate 39. Cookies, pressed, 4 on an 8 or 9 disposable white plate 40. Cookies, shaped by hand, 4 on an 8" or 9" disposable white plate 41. Cookies, fancy decorated, 3 on a 9 or less disposable white plate 42. Brownie, made from scratch, not a mix, recipe must accompany exhibit on a 3 x5 index card, 3 on a 9 or less disposable white plate 43. Brownie, varia ons, made from scratch, example: blond, mint, turtle, etc.,3 on a 9 or less disposable white plate Premiums (Classes 44 47) 1st $8.00 2nd $6.00 3rd $ Jelly Roll (plate not excessively large) 45. Cupcakes, iced, 3 on an 8 or 9 disposable white plate 46. Cupcakes, not iced, 3 on an 8 or 9 disposable white plate 47. Decorated cupcakes, Adult 18 and older, 3 on a 9 or less disposable white plate. Division 4 Decorated Cakes and Gingerbread Houses Rules: 1. All decorated cakes have a maximum height limit of Anyone who sells cakes from a home kitchen is considered to be a professional, when more than 10% of their income is made from such ac vity. 3. Dummy cakes are permi ed for the decorated classes only! 4. All classes are for amateurs. Premiums (Classes 48 54) 1st $ nd $ rd $12.00 Adult Classes (Ages 18 and over) 48. Decorated cake, buttercream icing only 49. Decorated cake, original design 50. Decorated cake, holiday of your choice 51. Decorated cake, everything edible (may use a dummy cake) Junior Classes (Limited to youth under 18 years old) 52. Decorated cake, original design 53. Decorated cake, holiday of your choice 54. State Fair Theme Contest - Decorated cake using the Fair s theme, Unforgettable Fun (Open to AMATEUR Adults and Juniors) 34

35 Wilton Enterprises is pleased to support the State Fair of West Virginia s 2018 decorated cake classes with the Best of Class awards. 55. Best of Class Adult Selected from classes Best of Class Junior Selected from classes PRIZES First Place will receive a 20-piece Beginning Buttercream Decorating set. Second Place will receive a Color Swirl 3-Color Coupler Decorating kit. Division 5 Pies Entry tag must be a ached to pie pan, Please use disposable pans Premiums (Classes 57 63) 1st $8.00 2nd $6.00 3rd $ One crust custard pie 58. One crust pecan pie 59. Two crust apple pie 60. Two crust fruit pie, other than apple 61. Any other pie, crumb on top 62. Crumb crust pie, any fruit 63. Cream pie Division 6 Candies Entry tag must be a ached to plate. Premiums (Classes 64 72) 1st $6.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Caramel, six (6) pieces on a 6 white paper plate 65. Fudge, not peanut bu er, six (6) pieces on a 6 white paper plate 66. Peanut bu er fudge, six (6) pieces on a 6 white paper plate 67. White fudge, six (6) pieces on a 6 white paper plate 68. Creamed mints, uncooked, six (6) pieces on a 6 white paper plate 69. Potato Candy, six (6) pieces on a 6 white paper plate 70. Dipped or coated candy, six (6) pieces on a 6 white paper plate 71. Chocolate covered cherries, six (6) pieces on a 6 white paper plate 72. Any other candy, six (6) pieces on a 6 white paper plate 35

36 Division 7 Canned Goods Rules: 1. Please exhibit in quart or pint jars. 2. Please a ach entry tag to a standard, sealed jar using a rubber band. No rusty lids. 3. Bands should be in place for transpor ng home canned products; however, bands may be removed when presented for judging. This may aid in determining head space. Replacing the bands for display is preferred. 4. Home canned foods to be judged must have been prepared within one year prior to the judging date. 5. All exhibits must be heat processed following current canning guidelines in the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning. 6. If a product was not processed according to approved recommenda ons, it will be disquali ed. 7. The State Fair reserves the right to dispose of any spoiled canned goods. Premiums (Classes 73 92) 1st $6.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Asparagus 74. Beans, green snap 75. Beans, waxed snap 76. Beets Canned Fruit & Vegetable 77. Carrots Canned Fruit & Vegetable Score Card 78. Corn Score Card QUALITY OF CANNED PRODUCT Mixed vegetables QUALITY OF CANNED PRODUCT Peas Maturity...15 Maturity Peppers Color...10 Color Sauerkraut Condition Condi on of product...15 product Raspberries, black 84. Squash 85. Tomato juice 86. Whole tomatoes 87. Apple Sauce Pack...30 Pack...30 Proportion Propor on of of solids to to liquids...10 liquids Uniformity of of size and shape of of product...10 product...10 Correct head space...10 space Blackberries 89. Cherries CLEANLINESS & APPEARANCE...30 APPEARANCE Grape juice 91. Huckleberries TOTAL TOTAL Pears Premiums (Classes 93) 1st $ nd $8.00 3rd $ Peaches, yellow 36

37 Home Grown Bonanza! Display your canned fruit, canned vegetables or canned meat at the Fair. Display must contain at least 12 jars and no more than 15 jars. Decora ons are welcome, but must match the current year s theme, Unforge able Fun All displays must not exceed 15 x15 x15 Judge on the following point scale: Quality of product 30 Pack 30 Cleanliness & Neatness 20 Decora on 20 Please Enter Department K, Division 7, Class 94 1st $25 2nd $20 3rd $18 Division 8 Pickled Foods In pint or quart jars Premiums (Classes ) 1st $6.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Beets 96. Relish 97. Cucumber, Dill 98. Cucumber, Mixed 99. Cucumber, Sweet 100. Chow Chow 101. Green Tomato 15 Pickled Foods Score Card Sealing & Container 15 Pack 10 Color 15 Uniformity 15 Texture Flavor 30 Total Apple bu er 103. Berry jams 104. Berry jelly 105. Pepper jelly, any type 106. Other fruit jams 107. Other fruit jelly Division 9 So Spreads In a metal top jelly glass, 1/2 pint jar or pint jar Premiums (Classes ) 1st $6.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $4.00 So Spreads Score Card Sealing & Container 10 General Appearance 10 Color 15 Clearness & Sparkle Other fruit preserves Texture 25 Flavor 25 Total

38 109. Apples 110. Bu er beans 111. Beans, hulled 112. Beans, strung 113. Corn 114. Peas Division 10 Dried Fruits & Vegetables Displayed in 1/2 pint or pint jars unsealed Premiums (Classes ) 1st $6.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $4.00 Division 11 Maple Products 1. All entries must be produced in 2018 by the person entering the contest. 2. Submit one sealed plas c (500ml) container for judging. 3. Judging criteria: Density Should be greater than or equal to 66.0 Brix and less than or equal to 68.9 Brix. The Brix will be determined by judges using a refractometer. Color All entries must conform to the new grading standards and will be judged accordingly. Clarity Should be clean and clear with no visible impuri es (cloudy, sugar sand, etc.) Flavor Should be free of off avors. Premiums (Classes ) 1st $6.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Maple syrup 116. Maple sugar cakes 117. Maple candy, 6 pieces. Candy is not be crystal coated. Will be judged on the following criteria: Appearance color, form good no separa on or white areas. Texture Hardness, crystallinity, surface texture. Flavor Representa ve of maple candy with no off avors. Division 12 Kid s Stuff Please a ach entry tag to plate. Premiums (Classes ) 1st $6.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $4.00 JUNIORS (EXHIBITS MUST BE CREATED BY CHILDREN 5 10 YEARS OLD) 118. Cupcakes, decorated, 3 on an 8 or 9 white paper plate All decora ons must be edible 119. Cookies, dropped, 4 on an 8 or 9 white paper plate 120. Cookies, decorated, 3 on an 8 or 9 white paper plate 38

39 YOUTH (EXHIBITS MUST BE CREATED BY CHILDREN YEARS OLD) 121. Cupcakes, decorated, 3 on an 8 or 9 white paper plate All decora ons must be edible 122. Cookies, dropped, 4 on an 8 or 9 white paper plate 123. Biscuits 124. Muffins, varia ons (orange, nut, etc.) 125. Brownie, made from scratch, not a mix, 3 on an 8 or 9 white paper plate (recipe must accompany exhibit on an index card) 126. Fudge, 6 pieces on a 6 white paper plate Division 13 Sugar Free Rules: 1. All exhibits must include a recipe typed or wri en on a 3 x 5 index card. 2. Sugar free exhibits must meet diabe c standards 3. Please a ach entry tags to plates. 4. Loaf bread must be displayed on an 8 or 9 disposable white plate with entry tag a ached to the plate. Enter only one half loaf. 5. For class 129, please see rules on how to display cakes on page 33. Premiums (Classes ) 1st $ nd $8.00 3rd $ Muffins, sugar free 128. Quick bread, sugar free 129. Cake, un iced, sugar free 130. Cookies, sugar free Division 14 Miscellaneous Premiums (Classes ) 1st $6.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Dozen eggs, white 132. Dozen eggs, brown 133. Dozen eggs, pastel 134. Tomato ketchup, 1 pint, must be sealed 135. Spaghe sauce, no meat, 1 pint, must be sealed 136. Cheese, goat, so, 1/2 pound 137. Cheese, 1/2 pound 39

40 Division 15 Special Contests Please pay close a en on to delivery and judging mes for each contest. All special contests are open to amateurs only, unless otherwise noted State Fair Golden Delicious Apple Dessert Celebra on Contest Date: Thursday, August 9, 2018 Deadline for Delivery: Between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Judging Begins: 4 p.m. Contest Loca on: Dept. K West Virginia Building Please Enter Department K, Division 15, Class 138 1st $ nd $ rd $50.00 Rules: 1. Each recipe for the dessert must be an original crea on developed by the contestant, and should not be entered in any other compe ons at the fair. 2. Recipes become the exclusive property of the State Fair of West Virginia which has the right to publish, promote or adver se the recipes and the contestant names and photos without compensa on. 3. Decisions are the sole responsibility of the State Fair Judges and are nal. Judging will be based on the following criteria Originality: Crea ve prepara on and use of apples Ease of prepara on: Availability of ingredients & simple Taste: To avor and consistency Appearance: Overall a rac veness Total 30 points 20 points 40 points 10 points 100 points 4. The contest is intended for amateur bakers only. Professional bakers or those who earn a signi cant por on of their livelihood from baking may not enter. 5. All exhibits must be accompanied by the recipe, typewri en on an 8 1/2 x11 sheet of paper. Every ingredient must be listed in exact measurements and the type of ingredient must be speci ed. All prepara on steps, pan size, temperature, and baking me must be speci ed. Failure to provide a typewri en recipe will result in disquali ca on. 6. All contestants must be at least 18 years of age as of July 12, Any cooked apple dessert may be entered in the contest. 8. Recipes using processed apple (apple slices, etc.) must contain at least 1 1/2 cups of the designated product. Recipes using raw apples in the prepara on must contain at least four (4) cups of the raw product. 9. Contestants submi ng entries under another s name will be disquali ed. 10. All contestants will be required to sign a statement of release. The SFWV reserves the right to use the recipes and photographs for any publicity, promo on and/or adver sing purpose it deems necessary. 11. All desserts must be pre entered on a SFWV entry form and must be delivered to the fairgrounds from 3 4 pm. on August 9, for judging. 12. Entries will be acknowledged with an exhibitor s le er and entry tag. Entry tag should be a ached with a string threaded through a small hole in the lip of the pan. This tag will be your admission to the fair on Thursday, August 9, between the hours of 3 and 4 pm. On grounds parking will NOT be provided. 40

41 2018 Best Of West Virginia County Pie Bakeoff Please join us on Friday, August 10, at 4 p.m. in the West Virginia Building to see who is the best pie baker in the State! Contestants have been predetermined by a vo ng ballot. Rules: 1. The contestant with the most votes for best pie from their county will be invited to par cipate in the State Fair of West Virginia Best of the Coun es Pie Bake off. To nominate someone ll out a ballot found at our website and tell all your friends to vote as well. The person with the most votes will represent your county in August. 2. All recipes become the property of the State Fair of West Virginia. 3. All eligible exhibits will be judged by a panel of experts whose decisions are nal. Judging will be based on the following criteria: Taste Appeal 45%; Originality 15%; Appearance 35%; and Ingredients 5%. 4. The contest is intended for amateur bakers only. Professional bakers or those who earn a signi cant por on of their livelihood from baking may not enter. 5. On the day of the contest, all exhibits must be accompanied by the recipe typewri en on an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper. All ingredients must be listed in order of use. Failure to provide a typewri en recipe will result in disquali ca on. 6. Pies should be prepared at home, preferably in a disposable container. 7. Each contestant may enter only one recipe. 8. All entries must be nominated on a ballot sheet that can be found at 9. A er all ballots have been tallied the person from each county with the most votes will be no ed with a invita on to represent their county in the State Pie Bake off in August. 10. Nomina ons will be accepted un l June 1, 2018 at 12 noon. 11. Pies must be delivered to the West Virginia Building by 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 10. Total Prizes 1st place Ribbon, $ and a State Fair Commemora ve Deep Dish Pie Baker from Fiesta Ware 2nd place Ribbon and $ rd place Ribbon and $ Winners 1st place Zach Davis Wayne County 2nd place Mary McClure Cabell County 3rd place Melinda Chambers Hampshire County Par cipants must be nominated for this compe on. NOMINATIONS BEGIN, April 2, 2018 NOMINATION DEADLINE, June 1, 2018 NOON Class 139 Do Not Enter 41

42 Chocolate Lovers Dessert Delight Sponsored by the Lewisburg Chocolate Fes val and the State Fair Contest Date: Saturday, August 11, 2018 Deadline for Delivery: Between 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Judging Begins: 11 a.m. Contest Loca on: Dept. K West Virginia Building Rules: 1. Recipes become the property of the Lewisburg Chocolate Fes val and the State Fair of West Virginia, which have the right to publish, promote or adver se the recipes and the contestant names and photos without compensa on. 2. All eligible exhibits, mee ng requirements, will be judged by a panel of experts whose decisions are nal. Judging will be based on the following criteria: Taste Appeal 40% Appearance 30% Originality 10% Recipe Meets Requirements 20% 3. On the day of the contest, exhibits must be accompanied by the recipe, typewri en on an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper and stapled to the recipe page of the registra on form. All ingredients must be listed in order of use. Failure to provide a typewri en recipe will result in disquali ca on. 4. Each entry s main ingredient must be chocolate. 5. Total cooking me for the dish CANNOT exceed 45 minutes. 6. Each contestant may enter only one recipe. 7. Dishes should be prepared at home, preferably in a disposable container. If it is a hot dish, please prepare it in a microwavable dish. 8. All entries must be pre entered on a State Fair of West Virginia entry form. Entry forms should be submi ed to the State Fair of West Virginia by 12 Noon on July 6 for paper entries and 12 Midnight on July 6 for online entries. 9. Entry forms will be acknowledged with an exhibitor s le er and entry tag. Please a ach entry tag to exhibit prior to arrival at the fair. The tag will be your admission to the fair on Saturday, August 11, 2018 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Entrants will need to park in the free parking lot. Bring your dish to Department K in the West Virginia Building. Prizes 1st $50.00 and a gi card for ten ckets to the 2019 Chocolate Fes val 2nd $25.00 and a chocolate recipe cookbook 3rd $15.00 and Chocolate Fes val T Shirt Please enter Department K, Division 15, Class 140 This contest is sponsored by the Lewisburg Chocolate Fes val set for April 13, 2019 in downtown Lewisburg, WV! 42

43 The State Fair of West Virginia is proud to announce The Next Big Fair Food Contest! If you think you have the fair s next big food trend, then come on out and test your prized recipe in our Next Big Fair Food Contest! Contest Date: Saturday, August 11, 2018 Deadline for Delivery: Between 3 pm and 4 pm Judging: 4 pm Contest Loca on: Dept. K West Virginia Building Rules: 1. Exhibit must be considered a fair food (e.g. on a s ck, fried, on a s ck and fried) and easy to eat while walking around the Fair. 2. Item must be unique and an original crea on developed by the contestant, and should not be entered in any other compe ons at the fair. 3. The contest is intended for amateurs only. Professionals or those who earn a signi cant por on of their livelihood from cooking may not enter. 4. All exhibits must be accompanied by the recipe, typewri en on an 8 1/2 x11 sheet of paper. Every ingredient must be listed in exact measurements and the type of ingredient must be speci ed. All prepara on steps, pan size, temperature, and baking me must be speci ed. Failure to provide a typewri en recipe will result in disquali ca on. 5. Recipes become the property of the State Fair of West Virginia, which have the right to publish, promote, or adver se the recipes and the contestant names and photos without compensa on. 6. All entries must be pre entered on a State Fair of West Virginia entry form. Entry forms should be submi ed to the State Fair of West Virginia by 12 Noon on July 6 for paper entries and 12 Midnight on July 6 for online entries. 7. Entry forms will be acknowledged with an exhibitor s le er and entry tag. Please a ach entry tag to exhibit prior to arrival at the fair. The tag will be your admission to the fair on Saturday, August 11, 2018 between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Entrants will need to park in the free parking lot. Bring your dish to Department K in the West Virginia Building. Judging will be based on the following criteria: Crea vity 40% Taste 30% Originality 20% Appearance 10% Please enter Dept. K, Division 15, Class 141 1st Place - $100.00, 3 Admission Tickets to the Fair 2nd place - $75.00, 2 Admission Tickets to the Fair 3rd - $50.00, 1 Admission Tickets to the Fair 43

44 The State Fair of West Virginia s Unforge able Fun Pizza Party Contest Date: Sunday, August 12, 2018 Deadline for Delivery: Between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Judging Begins: 6 p.m. Contest Loca on: Dept. K West Virginia Building MaMaMia! Cook up your best pizza dish using your favorite homemade sauce and crust. Add as many or as few toppings as you desire and join the State Fair s Unforgettable Fun Pizza Party Contest! Rules: 1. Each recipe for the contest must be an original crea on developed by the contestant and should not be entered in any other compe ons at the fair. 2. All recipes become the property of the State Fair of West Virginia. 3. All eligible exhibits will be judged by a panel of experts whose decisions are nal. Judging will be based on the following criteria: Taste Appeal 45%; Originality 35%; Appearance 15%; and Variety of Ingredients 5%. 4. The contest is intended for amateur bakers only. Professional bakes or those who earn a signi cant por on of their livelihood from baking may not enter. 5. On the day of the contest, all exhibits must be accompanied by the recipe typewri en on a 8 1/2 x11 sheet of paper. All ingredients must be listed in order of use. Failure to provide a typewri en recipe will result in disquali ca on. 6. Dishes should be prepared at home, preferable in a disposable container. IF the dish is a hot dish, please prepare it in a microwavable dish. NO EXHIBITORS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE KITCHEN. 7. Each contestant may enter only one (1) recipe. 8. All entries must be pre entered on a State Fair of West Virginia entry form. Entry forms should be submi ed to the State Fair of West Virginia by 12 Noon on July 6 for paper entries and 12 Midnight on July 6 for online entries. 9. Entry forms will be acknowledged with an exhibitor s le er and entry tag. Please a ach entry tag to exhibit prior to arrival at the fair. The tag will be your admission to the fair on Sunday, August 12, 2018 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Entrants will need to park in the free parking lot. Bring your dish to Department K in the West Virginia Building. Please Enter Department K, Division 15, Class 142 1st $ nd $ rd $

45 Savory Maple Sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture and the West Virginia Maple Syrup Producers Associa on Contest Date: Monday, August 13, 2018 Deadline for Delivery: Between 3 pm and 4 pm Judging Begins: 4 pm Contest Loca on: Dept. K West Virginia Building Maple syrup isn t just for pancakes! This delicious, all natural sweetener can be used in marinades, in glazes, and for many other cooking purposes. Now you could win a prize if your recipe featuring 100% pure West Virginia Maple Syrup is the best! Bring your favorite savory main or side dish with West Virginia Maple Syrup as an ingredient to the 2018 State Fair of West Virginia. Contestants will bring their dishes to the event and our panel of judges will taste and choose the winners. Rules: 1. Entries must be a savory main or side dish. 2. Each entry must include at least 1/4 cup pure West Virginia Maple Syrup as ingredient. 3. The recipe must not have knowingly been previously published and the right to submit the recipe to the contest must not be restricted in any way. 4. Recipes become the property of the West Virginia Maple Syrup Producers, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture and the State Fair of West Virginia, which have the right to publish, promote or adver se the recipes and the contestant names and photos without compensa on. 5. All eligible exhibits, mee ng requirements, will be judged by a panel of experts whose decisions are nal. Judging will be based on the following criteria: Taste Appeal 40% Appearance 30% Originality 15% Recipe Meets Requirements 15% 6. On the day of the contest, exhibits must be accompanied by the recipe, typewri en on a 8 1/2 x11 sheet of paper and stapled to the recipe page of the registra on form. All ingredients must be listed in order of use with standard U.S. measurements, and complete step by step cooking instruc ons. Failure to provide a typewritten recipe will result in disqualification. 7. Total cooking me of recipe cannot exceed one (1) hour. 8. Each contestant may enter only one dish. 9. Dishes are to be prepared at home, in a disposable container. All entries can be warmed at the fairgrounds before judging begins. 10. All contestants must be at least 18 years of age by July 12, 2018 and be a resident of the State of West Virginia. 11. All entries must be pre entered on a State Fair of West Virginia entry form. Entry forms should be submi ed to the State Fair office by 12 NOON on July 6 for paper entries or by 12 Midnight on July 6 for online entries. 12. Entry forms will be acknowledged with an exhibitor s le er and entry tag. Please a ach entry tag to exhibit prior to arrival at the Fair. The tag will be your admission to the Fair on Monday, August 13 between the hour of 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Entrants will need to park in the free parking lot. Bring your dish to Department K in the West Virginia Building. Please Enter Department K, Division 15, Class 143 1st $100 2nd $75 3rd $50 45

46 Gluten Free is the Way To Be! Baked Good Contest! The State Fair of West Virginia is proud to partner with Edith s Health and Specialty in downtown Lewisburg, WV, to see who has the best Gluten Free Baked Good Recipe! Contest Date: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Deadline for Delivery: Between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Judging Begins: 4 p.m. Contest Loca on: Dept. K West Virginia Building Rules: 1. Contestants must create an original gluten free dessert recipe. Entry cannot be store bought or made from a box or prepackaged container. 2. All recipes must be 100 percent gluten free. Recipes must be a baked good. 3. All dishes must be pre entered on a State Fair of West Virginia entry form by 12 Noon July 6 for paper entries or 12 Midnight on July 6 for online entries. 4. Dishes should be prepared at home, preferable in a disposable container. If the dish is a hot dish, please prepare it in a microwavable dish. NO EXHIBITORS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE KITCHEN. 5. The contest is intended for amateur bakers only. Professional bakers or those who earn a signi cant por on of their livelihood from baking may not enter. 6. On the day of the contest, all exhibits must be accompanied by the recipe typewri en on a 8 1/2 x11 sheet of paper. All ingredients must be listed in order of use. Failure to provide a typewri en recipe will result in disquali ca on. 7. Exhibit will be judged on the following criteria: Taste Appeal 40%; Originality 35%; Appearance 15%; and Best Use of Gluten Free Ingredients 10% PRIZES 1st $25, Ribbon & $25 Edith s Gi Card 2nd $20, Ribbon & Gluten Free Recipe Book 3rd $15, Ribbon & Gluten Free Products Please enter Dept. K, Division 15, Class 144 Kroger Salad Fun Contest Let the avors of the Kroger Dressings inspire your entry in the Kroger s Unforge able Fun Recipe Contest. Let the judges enjoy your favorite family salad using Kroger Brand salad dressings. Contest Date: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Deadline for Delivery: Between 2 pm and 3 pm Judging Begins: 3 pm Contest Loca on: Dept. K West Virginia Building Rules: 1. Using the best that farms, grocers and home gardeners have to offer, create any great tas ng salad centered on fresh food, wholesome ingredients and tradi ons that bring families together. 2. All dishes must be pre entered on a State Fair of West Virginia entry form by 12 Noon July 6 for paper entries or 12 Midnight on July 6 for online entries

47 3. All recipes become the sole property of The Kroger Company, which reserves the right to edit, adapt, copyright, publish and use any or all of the recipes. By entering, entrants agree that the Sponsor has the right to use each entrant s entry, name, voice and/or likeness in any and all media on connec on with publicity, promo on or adver sing for Sponsor without any further compensa on except where prohibited by law. A signed publicity release may be requested from entrants. 4. Recipes will be judged by personnel chosen by the fair, whose decision is nal. In the case of a e, the winner among the tying entries will be selected based on the entry with the highest score in the taste factory category followed by descending criteria as necessary: Fresh Factor, Family Appeal, and Ease of Prepara on. Judging will be based on the following criteria: Ease of Prepara on 15% Fresh Factor 25% Family Appeal 20% Taste 40% 5. Prepare your dish at home, preferably in a disposable container. If it is a hot dish, please prepare it in a microwavable dish. No dishes will be returned. 6. Except for the Kroger brand dressing recipes must be homemade, no mixes. Each recipe must be named, original, unpublished, the sole property of entrant and not previously submi ed in any other Kroger dressing contest. 7. Entries must be created with at least one 4 oz. Kroger Dressing. Please bring receipt with the dressing. 8. Recipe should use fresh ingredient(s) and fresh produce, and easy assembly steps are encouraged. 9. All exhibits must be accompanied by the recipe, typewri en on an 8 1/2 x11 sheet of paper. Recipes should list ingredients with measurements and state prepara on instruc ons with baking/cooking mes and number of servings. Failure to include a typewri en recipe will result in disquali ca on. 10. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age and a legal US resident to enter; limit one entry per person. 11. The Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, incorrect or illegible recipe entries. 12. Taxes on prizes are the responsibility of the winner. Contest is void where prohibited, restricted or taxed by law. 13. This contest is sponsored by Kroger, Fairlea, WV 14. Entry forms will be acknowledged with an exhibitor s le er and entry tag. Please a ach entry tag to exhibit prior to arrival at the fair. The tag will be your admission to the fair on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Entrants will need to park in the free parking lot. Bring your dish to Department K in the West Virginia Building. Please enter Dept. K, Division 15, Class 145 1st $200, Ribbon 2nd $100, Ribbon 3rd $50, Ribbon 47

48 Unforge able Fun Cookie Crea ons Kids Cookie Decora ng Contest Sponsored by B Sweet Confec onery Hey Kids! Try out your cookie decora ng skills in the Unforge able Fun Cookie Crea ons decora ng contest! Contest Date: Thursday, August 16 Contest Begins: 12 NOON Sign up: 11:30 a.m. Contest Loca on: WV Building, Department K Rules: 1. Entrants must be no younger than four (4) and no older than ten (10) years old by July 12, Contest is limited to the rst twelve (12) eligible contestants. No pre entry is required. 3. Each contestant will be given two (2) cookies and decora ng materials. All materials for the contest will be provided; all contestants need is an imagina on. All decora ng must be the original work of the contestant with no other assistant allowed. 4. Each contestant will have ten (10) minutes to decorate their cookie. Class 146 DO NOT ENTER 48

49 Kid s Iron Skillet Pizza Party! All you need is your favorite West Virginia made toppings! Contest Date: Thursday, August 16, 2018 Contest Begins: 3:00 p.m. Sign up Begins: 2:45 p.m. Contest Loca on: Department K, West Virginia Building Classes: (Limited to the rst 10 exhibitor s in each class) 147. Kids, Ages Kids, Ages Rules: 1. The West Virginia Department of Agriculture will supply an iron skillet, pizza crust and oven to cook in. All exhibitors must supply their own West Virginia made pizza sauce and toppings. Pizzas can be any avor. 2. Exhibitors will have a set amount of me for prepara on. 3. Entries are limited to the rst 10 exhibitors in each class. 4. Entries may be pre entered on a State Fair of West Virginia entry form. Entry forms should be submi ed to the State Fair of West Virginia by 12 Noon on July 6. Paper Entries Only. If space remains, sign up will begin at 2:45 p.m. on the day of the compe on. 3. Recipes become the property of the State Fair of West Virginia, which have the right to publish, promote or adver se the recipes and the contestant names and photos without compensa on. Please enter Dept. K, Division 15, Class 147 or 148 1st Place - $ nd Place - $ rd Place - $

50 Wild and Wonderful Wing Compe on Sponsored by: Shoney s Do you think that you have the best sauce for wings? Come out and test your sauce for the Wild and Wonderful Wing Competition! Contest Date: Friday, August 17, 2018 Deadline for Delivery: Between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm Judging: 2:00 pm Contest Location: Dept. K West Virginia Building Rules: 1. Using your creativity, create the next big wing sauce. The wings will be provided from the State Fair with the help of Shoney s. Each exhibitor will be provided 6 (six) cooked wings. Exhibitor will have 30 minutes to prepare his/her dish to be presented to the judges. 2. All dishes must be pre entered on a State Fair of West Virginia entry form by 12 NOON July 6 for paper or 12 MIDNIGHT July 6 for online. 3. All recipes become the sole property of Shoney s, which reserves the right to edit, adapt, copyright, publish, and use any or all of the recipes. By entering, entrants agree that the Sponsor has the right to use each entrant s entry name, voice, and/or likeness in any and all media on connection with the publicity, promotion, or advertising for Sponsor without any further compensation except where prohibited by law. A signed publicity release may be requested from entrants. 4. Recipes will be judged by personnel chosen by the fair, whose decision is final. In the case of a tie, the winner among the tying entries will be selected based on the entry with the highest score in the taste factory category followed by descending criteria as necessary: Originality, Appearance, and Ease of Preparation. Judging will be based on the following criteria: Ease of Preparation 15% Originality 25% Appearance 20% Taste 40% 5. Sauce must be prepared at home. It is the entrants responsibility to keep up with their dish that your wings are presented on. The State Fair of West Virginia is not responsible for any broken or lost items. 6. All recipes must be homemade, no mixes. Each recipe must be named, original, unpublished, the sole property of entrant, and not previously submitted in any other Shoney s competition. 7. Recipe should be fresh ingredients and produce, and easy assembly steps are encouraged. 8. All exhibits must be accompanied by the recipe, typewri en on an 8 1/2 x11 sheet of paper. Recipes should list ingredients with measurements and state of preparation instructions with baking/cooking times, and number of servings. Failure to provide a typewritten recipe will result in disqualification. 9. Entrants must be 18 years old and an U.S. resident; limit one entry per person. 10. The Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, incorrect, or ineligible recipe entries. 11. Taxes on prizes are the responsibility of the winner. Contest is void where prohibited, restricted, or taxed by law. 12. This contest is sponsored by Shoney s, Fairlea, WV. 13. Entry forms will be acknowledged with an exhibitor s letter and entry tag. Please attach tag to exhibit prior to arrival. This will be your admission to the fair on Friday, Aug. 17, 1:00 pm, no earlier. Entrants need to park in the free parking lot. Bring your dish to Dept. K, West Virginia Building. Please Enter Dept. K, Division 15, Class st Place Gift Basket from Shoney s worth up to $ nd Place Shoney s Gift Card and Merchandise worth up to $ rd Place Shoney s Whole Pie and Merchandise worth up to $

51 Unforge able Fun Cupcake Crea ons Kids Cupcake Decora ng Contest Sponsored by B Sweet Confec onery Hey Kids! Try out your cupcake decora ng skills in the Unforgettable Fun CUPCAKE CREATIONS decora ng contest! Contest Date: Saturday, August 18 Contest Begins: 12 NOON Sign up: 11:30 a.m. Contest Loca on: WV Building, Department K Rules: 1. Entrants must be no younger than four (4) and no older than ten (10) years old, by July 12, Contest is limited to the rst twelve (12) eligible contestants. No pre entry is required. 3. Each contestant will be given two (2) cupcakes and decora ng materials. All materials for the contest will be provided; all contestants need is an imagina on. All decora ng must be the original work of the contestant with no other assistance allowed. 4. Each Contestant will have ten (10) minutes to decorate their cupcake. Class 150 DO NOT ENTER 51

52 30 Department L Needlework Susan Smead, Superintendent, Lewisburg, West Virginia Emily Norman, Superintendent, Ronceverte, West Virginia ***Quilts may not be removed un l Tuesday, August 21 at NOON*** Mon. 31 Tues FAIR OPENS 11 am Quilt Check out 1 Wed. 2 Thurs. 3 Fri. 4 Sat. 8 am 11 am Exhibit Check in 2 pm Judging SHIPPED OR MAILED IN EXHIBITS ACCEPTED 5 Sun. 1 pm Quilt Judging 1 pm 4 pm Exhibit Check Out Shipped or mailed in exhibits will be accepted in Departments J and L only. Exhibits sent parcel post must be addressed to: Compe ve Exhibits Department 947 Maplewood Ave. Lewisburg, WV NEW!! No exhibits will be accepted before July 1, All exhibits must be received by Monday, July 31, A money order or check must be included to cover return postage and insurance of the exhibit. Please pay special a en on to the sec ons designated amateur and professional. Amateur is de ned as a recrea onal hobby, not for livelihood or occupa onal therapy. Professional is de ned as involvement in a hobby that results in nancial gain for the par cipant and the par cipant deems part of his/her livelihood. 52

53 Rules: 1. All ar cles must be the handwork of the exhibitor and must be clean. Ar cles must have been made within the last two (2) years, unless otherwise stated by the class requirements, and be in good condi on. 2. Exhibits that do not conform to the rules will be disquali ed. 3. Fair officials have the right to place exhibits to other classes within the department based on size and technique. 4. When there is no compe on a ribbon may be given (if worthy) with corresponding money paid. If in a class no exhibits are worthy, neither ribbons nor prize money will be awarded, and the decision of the judge is nal. 5. Fair officials will take every precau on for safekeeping of exhibits a er their arrival and arrangement in the building, but will not be responsible for any damage or loss that may occur. 6. Entry tags must be a ached to exhibit prior to arriving on ground for delivery. Tags will be mailed before the fair. 7. Each exhibitor is limited to ONE (1) entry per class. 8. Age of contestant on July 12, 2018, determines the category for compe on. 9. Small ar cles, doilies, placemats, etc. must be mounted on cardboard; dresses suits, blouses, etc., may be on coat hangers. Preparing Framed Exhibits All exhibits in classes 1 20 must be framed and securely xed with eye screws and wire for hanging. Items not properly xed for hanging will not be judged. (Saw tooth hooks are not acceptable.) Eye Screws Back of picture String Entry Tag Counted Cross S tch Judging Quali ca ons A ach entry tag and e to eye screw with string, allowing tag to hag just below frame. Front of picture Entry Tag String 1. Cleanliness of work (no hoop marks, stains, etc.). 2. Evenness of s tching 3. All top s tches should be crossed in same direc on. 4. No knots in oss on back of fabric. 5. Floss should not be carried across unworked areas in back of design so that thread shows through to front of fabric when design is complete. 6. No oss tails should show through to front of fabric. 7. Overall harmony of oss color and fabric choice. 8. Overall harmony of design with method of nishing (mat, frame, fabric, etc.) 9. Difficulty of work (high fabric choice, use of metallic oss, etc.) 53

54 Division 1 Cross S tch If item is framed, framing included in overall appearance score. Premiums (Classes 1 13) 1st $9.00 2nd $7.00 3rd $ Samplers, cross s tch on linen 2. Household ar cle, trimmed in cross s tch 3. Counted cross s tch, pictures, on linen, 10 x12 and under, including frame 4. Counted cross s tch, pictures, on aida, 10 x12 and under, including frame 5. Counted cross s tch, pictures, on linen, 10 x12, and over, including frame 6. Counted cross s tch, pictures, on aida, 10 x12, and over, including frame 7. Counted cross s tch, pictures, on any other fabric, 10 x12, and over, including frame 8. Counted cross s tch, Christmas theme, any fabric, under 10 x12, including frame, if framed 9. Counted cross s tch, Christmas theme, any fabric, 10 x12 and over, including frame, if framed 10. Counted cross s tch, holiday or seasonal theme (excluding Christmas), any fabric, 10 x12 and over, including frame, if framed 11. Counted cross s tch, pillows 12. Counted cross s tch, any other ar cle 13. Counted cross s tch, Patrio c theme, any fabric, any size 14. BEST OF COUNTED CROSS STITCH (Classes 1 13) Rose e and plaque $50.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS Division 2 Needlepoint Premiums (Classes 15 20) 1st $9.00 2nd $7.00 3rd $ Samplers on canvas mesh, 10 x12 and over, including frame 16. Pictures on canvas mesh, 10 x12 and over, framed, ornament, or standing decora on 17. Needlepoint on painted canvas mesh 18. Needlepoint on canvas mesh, any other ar cle, any size 19. Needlepoint on counted canvas mesh, any fabric, any size, any subject 20. Needlepoint on plas c canvas Division 3 Embroidery If item is framed, framing is included in overall appearance score Premiums (Classes 21 25) 1st $6.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Towel 22. Pillow cases 23. Machine embroidery, any ar cle 24. Beading, any other item 25. Any ar cle of embroidery not men oned 26. BEST OF EMBROIDERY (Classes 21 25) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS 54 CLASS 54

55 Division 4 Sewing If item is framed, framing is included in overall appearance score Premiums (Classes 27 30) 1st $ nd $8.00 3rd $ Child s machine made dress or ou it 28. Lady s casual dress 29. Formal or wedding dress 30.Costumes, Halloween Premiums (Classes 31 33) 1st $8.00 2nd $6.00 3rd $ Sewing, any other ar cle, not clothing 32. Smocked garments/accessories 33. Any item made from men s es Premiums (Classes 34 45) 1st $7.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Blouse, tailored or other 35. Skirt, tailored or other 36. Vest 37. Tote bags 38. Purses 39. Kitchen apron 40. Man s e 41. Shorts, child s 42. Sewn Christmas tree skirt 43. Sewn Christmas stocking 44. Any household ar cle made of polyester fleece 45. Stuffed toys 46. Best of Sewing (Classes 27 45) Rose e $10.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS Kni ng and Croche ng Scorecard Kni ng or Croche ng Technique.33.3 Finishing.33.3 Suitability of yarn to the ar cle.33.3 Total..100 Division 5 Kni ng Premiums (Classes 47 48) 1st $ nd $ rd $ Afghan, blanket or throw kni ed 48. Afghan, baby, kni ed Premiums (Classes 49 52) 1st $ nd $8.00 3rd $ Hand kni ed sweater, woman s 50. Hand kni ed sweater, man s 51. Hand kni ed sweater, child s 52. Any other hand kni ed ar cle Premiums (Classes 53 54) 1st $8.00 2nd $6.00 3rd $ Hand kni ed clothing other than sweaters (i.e., hats, gloves, scarves, etc.) 54. Hand kni ed baby item (except afghans) 55. FIBER ARTS MEMORIAL AWARD Best of Kni ng Chosen from classes Winner to receive $25 and a plaque DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS 55

56 Division 6 Croche ng Premiums (Class 56) 1st $ nd $ rd $ Tablecloth Premiums (Classes 57 67) 1st $ nd $ rd $ Afghan, crocheted, single 58. Afghan, crocheted, double 59. Afghan, crocheted, combina on of two or more different s tches 60. Afghan, granny, round or square 61. Ripple crochet, afghan 62. Crochet with afghan hook 63. Afghan, baby, crochet 64. Afghan, shell s tch 65. Crocheted garment 66. Garment, child s 67. Stole, cape or poncho Premiums (Classes 68 71) 1st $8.00 2nd $6.00 3rd $ Pot holder or hot plate mat 69. Doily, all crocheted, under 14 (a ached to cardboard, no larger than 14 x14 ) 70. Hat 71. Household or novelty item, no larger than 14 x14 Premiums (Class 72) 1st $6.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ Any other crocheted ar cle, no larger than 14 x FIBER ARTS MEMORIAL AWARD Best of Croche ng Chosen from classes Winner to receive $25 and a plaque DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS 56

57 Division 7 Quilts Rules: 1. All quilts and wall hangings will be displayed fully opened and suspended from cables across the ceiling of the exhibit hall. Therefore, each quilt and wall hanging must have seven (7) equally spaced hanging loops sewn across one end. Loops must be sewn on. No straight pins or safety pins. 2. Loops must be approximately 1 1/2 to 2 long, not more than 1/2 wide, and be capable of suppor ng the quilt or wall hanging s weight. MUST BE LOOPS. CASINGS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. 3. Quilts and wall hangings not having SEWN ON loops WILL NOT BE JUDGED OR DISPLAYED. 4. For classes 74 92, exhibitors must write the name of the quilt on the entry form. 5. Quilts entered in all classes except 87 should not be more than three (3) years old. 6. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS. 7. Fair officials will take every precau on for safekeeping of exhibits a er their arrival and arrangement in the building, but will not be responsible for any damage or loss that may occur. 8. Quilts may not be removed un l Tuesday, August 21 at NOON. Premiums (Classes 74 92) 1st $ nd $ rd $ Hand pieced, machine quilted, bed size, must be at least 54 x Machine pieced, hand quilted, bed size, must be at least 54 x Machine pieced, long arm machine quilted, bed size, must be at least 54 x Machine pieced, domes c machine quilted, bed size, must be at least 54 x Appliqued, bed size, must be at least 54 x Embroidered quilt, bed size, must be at least 54 x Tied or tack quilt, must be at least 54 x Novelty quilt (yo yo, cathedral window, etc.), must be at least 54 x Paper pieced quilt, must be at least 54 x Mixed technique, must be at least 54 x Original design, must be at least 54 x First quilt, pieced or appliqued, co on/polyester, must be at least 54 x Baby quilt pieced, appliqued or embroidered 87. Quilt, over 50 years old 88. Quilt made from a kit 89. Any quilt, quilted by a club or organiza on, must be at least 54 x Any quilt, made by a man, must be at least 54 x Quilt, any technique, made by person 12 years old and younger 92. Quilt, any technique, made by person 13 to 18 years old Premiums (Classes 93 97) 1st $ nd $8.00 3rd $ Quilted pillows 94. Wall hanging, small (longest side shorter than 40 inches) 95. Wall hanging, large (longest side longer than 40 inches) 96. Patchwork pillow or household accessories 97. Quilted table runners 57

58 BEST USE OF PINK Judges will choose the quilt that displays the best use of the color pink. Premiums: 1st $25.00 Class 98 DO NOT ENTER State Fair Best of Show If there are more than 25 quilts shown in classes 74 92, a State Fair of West Virginia Champion Quilt will be selected. Winner will receive $50.00 Class 99 DO NOT ENTER Friendly Fabrics presents the 2018 Champion of Champions If you have ever won rst place at a previous State Fair in any of the classes listed below, then you could win again!! 74. Hand pieced, machine quilted, bed size, must be at least 54 x Machine pieced, hand quilted, bed size, must be at least 54 x Machine pieced, long arm machine quilted, bed size, must be at least 54 x Machine pieced, domes c machine quilted, bed size, must be at least 54 x Appliqued, bed size, must be at least 54 x Embroidered quilt, bed size, must be at least 54 x75 The winner will receive a special plaque and a $25.00 Gi Card from Friendly Fabrics! Please enter your previous winning quilt in Dept. L, Div. 7, Class 100 Division 8 Weaving Premiums (Classes ) 1st $8.00 2nd $6.00 3rd $ Hand woven rug, hosiery, rag, or burlap, not smaller than 18 x Hand woven blanket, throw 103. Hand woven wall hangings 104. Garment made of hand woven fabric (vest, jacket, etc.) 105. Household tex les (tablecloth, table runner, towels, etc.) 106. Any other hand woven ar cle Premium (Class 107) 1st $ nd $ rd $ Afghan, woven 58

59 108. FIBER ARTS MEMORIAL AWARD Best of Weaving Chosen from classes Winner will receive $25 and a plaque DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS Division 9 Dolls All clothing must be made by the exhibitor and will be judged. Premiums (Classes ) 1st $8.00 2nd $7.00 3rd $ Raggedy Ann and/or Andy, doll & doll clothing must be sewn by exhibitor 110. Doll, fabric clothing, made by the exhibitor, only clothing will be judged 111. Doll, crocheted clothing, made by the exhibitor, only clothing will be judged 112. Fabric doll, doll & doll clothing must be sewn by exhibitor 113. BEST OF SHOW DOLL (Classes ) Rose e and plaque $50.00 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS Division 10 Rugs All rugs must be at least 24 x 30 to qualify for judging. Premiums (Classes ) 1st $ nd $9.00 3rd $ Latch hook rugs 115. Crocheted rugs 116. Crocheted YARN rugs Division 11 Needle Fel ng All rugs must be at least 24 x 30 to qualify for judging. Premiums (Classes ) 1st $ nd $9.00 3rd $ Needle fel ng, animals 118. Needle fel ng, dolls 119. Needle fel ng, any other ar cle Division 12 Hand Spun Yarn Premiums (Classes ) 1st $ nd $9.00 3rd $ Wool, Mul ple Plies (2 ply, 3 ply, etc.) (state ber content) 121. Co on 122. Novelty yarn: Your choice: Dyed, beaded, boucled, slubby 123. FIBER ARTS MEMORIAL AWARD Best of Hand Spun Yarn Chosen from classes Winner to receive $25 and plaque DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS 59

60 Division 13 Miscellaneous Premiums (Classes ) 1st $8.00 2nd $6.00 3rd $ Latch hook wall hangings 125. Any ar cle made by a person years old 126. Any ar cle made by person 66+ years old 127. Any ar cle not men oned, made by person 12 years old and younger 128. Any ar cle not men oned, made by person 13 to 18 years old FIBER ARTS NETWORK BEST OF THE BEST Chosen from classes from the Best of Shows in: Croche ng, Hand Spun Yarn, Weaving, and Kni ng Winner will receive $100 and a plaque Class 129 DO NOT ENTER 60

61 30 Mon. 31 Department M Amateur Flower Show Jeanie Wya, Superintendent, Lewisburg, West Virginia June Sprouse, Superintendent, Lewisburg, West Virginia Susie Wya, Superintendent, Lewisburg, West Virginia Tues. 1 Wed. 2 Thurs. 3 Fri. 4 Sat. 5 Sun :00 8:30 am 2nd Session Check-in 9 am Judging 14 9 am 9 pm Mystery Flower Contest 4:30 6:30 pm 1st Session Check in 7 pm judging 15 1 pm Flower Scavenger Hunt 9 FAIR OPENS 11 am 16 2 pm Mason Jar Flower Arrangement PLEASE NOTE CHECK IN AND JUDGING SCHEDULES. Exhibits that do not conform to the rules will be disquali ed. Rules: 1. All exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor. 2. Ar cles improperly classi ed will not be judged. 3. Where there is no compe on a ribbon may be given (if worthy) with corresponding money paid. If in a class no exhibits are worthy, neither ribbon nor prize money will be paid. The decision of the judge is nal. 4. Fair officials will take every precau on for the safe keeping of exhibits a er their arrival and arrangement in the building, but will not be responsible for any damage or loss that may occur. 5. Ar cles must be properly tagged before arriving on grounds. Entry tags will be mailed when entry forms are received. 6. Each exhibitor is limited to one (1) entry per class. Except in Division 7 Roses, where a maximum of two (2) entries per class is permi ed. Age of contestant on July, 12, 2018 determines the category for compe on. 7. If exhibit is le prior to check in mes, exhibit must understand exhibit is le at his/her own risk. 8. All hor culture classes are open to any amateur grower. Commercial exhibitors are not eligible am 1 pm Birthday Party Table Se ng 4 6 pm Front Door Flair 17 2 pm Flower Scavenger Hunt 11 9 am 9 pm Mystery Flower Contest 3 pm Garden Party Decora ng Hat Contest 18 2 pm Mason Jar Flower Arrangement 12 1 pm Floral Crown pm Exhibit Checkout 61

62 9. Po ed plants must have been in possession of exhibitor for three (3) or more months prior to show. Exhibitors must provide saucers and include with your po ed plant for display. 10. Containers for all cut specimens will be furnished by the State Fair. Wedging is permi ed. 11. Only one (1) plant per container with excep on of begonias, coleus, hanging plants and any large house plant, container and plant size unlimited. 12. Plants should be groomed before exhibi ng. Remove dead foliage and spent owers. Exhibits in bad condi on will not be accepted. 13. There will be no check out for rst session and no check out for 2nd session cut owers. Ribbons from these classes may be picked up on Exhibit check out day Sunday. 13. Hor culture de ni ons: A stalk is the stem of the plant. A spike is a lengthened ower cluster (gladiolus). A spray is a main stem with wide side branches and blooms on all sides. 14. Judges may subdivide or combine hor culture Classes by cul var, color or type. Hor culture exhibits are judged for hor culture perfec on, not just for size or age. 15. An exhibitor under the age of 18 by July 12, 2018, must enter the junior hor culture. If a class is not offered in the junior division, exhibitors may then enter regular divisions. (Example they may enter Division 10 Class 312 Giant Cactus Zinnias but they cannot enter Division 4 Class 146 Giant Zinnias. However, they may enter Division 3 Class 60 Gloriosa Daisy because it is not offered in Division 10). PLEASE NOTE 1ST AND 2ND SESSION CHANGES FOR CUT FLOWERS There will be two different shows for cut owers. Please pay a en on to which session you are entering. Division 1 AFRICAN VIOLETS August 8, Check in PREMIUMS: (Classes 1 through 383 except for Best of Show classes): 1st $5.00; 2nd $4.00; 3rd $3.00 Single Crown 1. African Violet, variegated or bicolor, single. 2. African Violet, variegated or bicolor, semi double or double. 3. African Violet, red, single. 4. African Violet, red, semi double or double. 5. African Violet, pink, single. 6. African Violet, pink, semi double or double. 7. African Violet, white, single. 8. African Violet, white, semi double or double. 9. African Violet, blue, single. 10. African Violet, blue, semi double or double. 11. African Violet, purple, single. 12. African Violet, purple, semi double or double. 13. African Violet, miniature, any color, single semi double or double. 14. BEST OF SHOW, AFRICAN VIOLETS (Classes 1 13) $25 and Rose e DO NOT ENTER 62

63 Wanda Rodgers Memorial Award Sponsored by Mike and Jeanie Wyatt Wanda Rodgers( ) loved the State Fair of West Virginia and served as Superintendent of Department L - Needlework for 30 years. The beautiful quilts were her Specialty. The State Fair Flower Show also held a very special place in her heart and she exhibited in Department M - Flowers for over 40 years. She treasured and babied her African Violets. Each year, she won numerous ribbons and year after year she has Best of Show. This award will be presented annually in her honor and will be presented to the exhibitor with the Best of Show in Department M, Division 1 African Violets. Prizes: $25.00 with Rosette and Plaque Do Not Enter Division 1, Class 15 Division 2 POTTED PLANTS August 8 Check in All po ed plants must have a saucer. Foliage not to exceed 24 high and 20 wide. Pot not to exceed 10 in diameter (except Classes 34, 43 and 46). Hangers must be removed from pots. 16. Begonia, tuberous, any variety 17. Begonia, wax, single, any color 18. Begonia, wax, double, any color 19. Begonia, any other variety not listed above 20. Bonsai 21. Desert (cac /succulent), dish garden 22. Cactus, gra ed 23. Cactus, any variety, excluding Thanksgiving or Christmas cactus 24. Cactus, Thanksgiving or Christmas variety 25. Coleus, green and white foliage 26. Coleus, any foliage except white 63

64 Geraniums the dominant color of variegated blossoms determines class of entry. 27. Geranium, variegated foliage 28. Geranium, red 29. Geranium, white 30. Geranium, pink 31. Geranium, salmon 32. Geranium, fuchsia 33. Ivy Geranium, any color 34. Hen and Chicks, container size and shape unlimited 35. Impa ens, single, any color 36. Impa ens, double, any color 37. New Guinea Impa ens, any color 38. Jade plant 39. Pepperomia 40. Houseplant with vining foliage, includes philodendron and Pothos 41. Succulents, except cactus, hen and chicks, and jade 42. House Plant, not listed 43. Any large houseplant, container and plant size unlimited 44. Ivy Topiary 45. Gloxinia, any color 46. Any po ed plant, container size and plant size unlimited, grown by a senior ci zen 70 years or older 47. Hydrangea, any color 48. BEST OF SHOW, POTTED PLANTS (Classes 16 47) $25 and Rose e DO NOT ENTER Division 3 CUT SPECIMEN ALL SPECIMENS EXHIBITED MUST HAVE FOLIAGE. PLEASE NOTE 1ST AND 2ND SESSIONS IN EACH DIVISION DIVISION 3A CUT SPECIMEN 1ST SESSION (AUGUST 8 CHECK IN) DIVISION 3B CUT SPECIMEN 2ND SESSION (AUGUST 13 CHECK IN) DIVISION 3A Cut specimen 1st session (August 8 13) 49. Ageratum, 3 stalks 50. Asters, double or uffy, same color, 3 blooms 51. Bachelor Bu ons, one color, 3 blooms 52. Calenula, any variety, 3 blooms 53. Celosia, crested, 1 stalk 54. Celosia, plumed, 1 stalk 55. Chrysanthemum, same color, 3 blooms 56. Cleome, same color, 3 stalks 57. Cone ower, same color, 3 blooms 58. Cosmos, 1 spray 59. Dusty Miller, 1 stalk 60. Gaillardia, single, same color, 3 blooms 61. Gerber Daisy, same color, 1 bloom 64

65 62. Gloriosa Daisy, same color, 3 blooms 63. Marigold, Carna on, any variety, orange, 1 bloom 64. Marigold, Carna on, any variety, yellow, 1 bloom 65. Marigold, Carna on, any variety, white, 1 bloom 66. Marigold, French, double dwarf, 1 spray, 3 blooms min., 5 blooms max. 67. Petunia, single, ruffled, red, 3 blooms 68. Petunia, single, ruffled, white, 3 blooms 69. Petunia, single, ruffled, pink, 3 blooms 70. Petunia, single, ruffled, purple, 3 blooms 71. Petunia, single, ruffled, yellow, 3 blooms 72. Petunia, single, ruffled, bicolor, 3 blooms 73. Petunia, double, ruffled, any color, 3 blooms 74. Rudbeckia (Black eyed Susan), 3 blooms 75. Salvia, blue, 3 spikes 76. Salvia, scarlet, 3 spikes 77. Salvia, violet, 3 spikes 78. Salvia, white, 3 spikes 79. Shasta Daisy, same color, 3 blooms 80. Snapdragon, any color, 1 spike 81. Snapdragon, same color, 3 spikes 82. Snapdragon, miniature, 1 spike 83. Sta ce, any color, 3 stalks 84. Strawflowers, same color, 3 blooms 85. Large Sun ower. Seed head diameter 8 or larger (must be fresh cut, live specimen, dried owers will not be accepted) 86. Sun ower. any variety, yellow, Seed head diameter less than 8 (must be fresh cut, live specimen, dried owers will not be accepted) 87. Sun ower, any variety, any other color than Yellow, seed head less than 8 (must be fresh cut, live specimen, dried owers not accepted). 88. Yarrow, 1 stalk, yellow/gold 89. Yarrow, 1 stalk, any other color than yellow or gold 90. Hydrangea, any color, 3 blooms 91. Sedum, any color, 3 stalks 92. BEST OF SHOW CUT SPECIMEN (FIRST SESSION) Classes 49 91, $25 and Rose e DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS DIVISION 3B Cut specimen 2nd session (August 13 18) 93. Ageratum, 3 stalks 94. Asters, double or uffy, same color, 3 blooms 95. Bachelor Bu ons, one color, 3 blooms 96. Calenula, any variety, 3 blooms 97. Celosia, crested, 1 stalk 98. Celosia, plumed, 1 stalk 99. Chrysanthemum, same color, 3 blooms 65

66 100. Cleome, same color, 3 stalks 101. Cone ower, same color, 3 blooms 102. Cosmos, 1 spray 103. Dusty Miller, 1 stalk 104. Gaillardia, single, same color, 3 blooms 105. Gerber Daisy, same color, 1 bloom 106. Gloriosa Daisy, same color, 3 blooms 107. Marigold, Carna on, any variety, orange, 1 bloom 108. Marigold, Carna on, any variety, yellow, 1 bloom 109. Marigold, Carna on, any variety, white, 1 bloom 110. Marigold, French, double dwarf, 1 spray, 3 blooms min., 5 blooms max Petunia, single, ruffled, red, 3 blooms 112. Petunia, single, ruffled, white, 3 blooms 113. Petunia, single, ruffled, pink, 3 blooms 114. Petunia, single, ruffled, purple, 3 blooms 115. Petunia, single, ruffled, yellow, 3 blooms 116. Petunia, single, ruffled, bicolor, 3 blooms 117. Petunia, double, ruffled, any color, 3 blooms 118. Rudbeckia (Black eyed Susan), 3 blooms 119. Salvia, blue, 3 spikes 120. Salvia, scarlet, 3 spikes 121. Salvia, violet, 3 spikes 122. Salvia, white, 3 spikes 123. Shasta Daisy, same color, 3 blooms 124. Snapdragon, any color, 1 spike 125. Snapdragon, same color, 3 spikes 126. Snapdragon, miniature, 1 spike 127. Sta ce, any color, 3 stalks 128. Straw owers, same color, 3 blooms 129. Large Sun ower. Seed head diameter 8 or larger (must be fresh cut, live specimen, dried owers will not be accepted) 130. Sun ower. any variety, yellow, Seed head diameter less than 8 (must be fresh cut, live specimen, dried owers will not be accepted) 131. Sun ower, any variety, any other color than Yellow, seed head less than 8 (must be fresh cut, live specimen, dried owers not accepted) Yarrow, 1 stalk, yellow/gold 133. Yarrow, 1 stalk, any other color than yellow or gold 134. Hydrangea, any color, 3 blooms 135. Sedum, any color, 3 stalks 136. BEST OF SHOW CUT SPECIMEN (SECOND SESSION) Classes , Rose e and $25 DO NOT ENTER THIS CLASS 66

67 Division 4 ZINNIAS PLEASE NOTE 1ST AND 2ND SESSIONS IN EACH DIVISION ALL SPECIMENS EXHIBITED MUST HAVE FOLIAGE Classes # should be in diameter; Classes # should be greater than 4 in diameter. DIVISION 4A Zinnias 1st session (August 8 13) 137. Zinnia, Lilliput or Pompon, any color, 3 blooms same color 138. Zinnia, Dahlia, red, 3 blooms 139. Zinnia, Dahlia, yellow, 3 blooms 140. Zinnia, Dahlia, pink, 3 blooms 141. Zinnia, Dahlia, white, 3 blooms 142. Zinnia, Dahlia, purple, 3 blooms 143. Zinnia, Dahlia, orange, 3 blooms 144. Zinnia, Dahlia, variegated or bicolor, 3 blooms 145. Zinnia, Dahlia, green, 3 blooms 146. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, red, 1 bloom 147. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, yellow, 1 bloom 148. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, pink, 1 bloom 149. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, white, 1 bloom 150. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, purple, 1 bloom 151. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, orange, 1 bloom 152. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, variegated or bicolor, 1 bloom 153. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, red, 1 bloom 154. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, yellow, 1 bloom 155. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, pink, 1 bloom 156. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, white, 1 bloom 157. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, purple, 1 bloom 158. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, orange, 1 bloom 159. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, variegated or bicolor, 1 bloom 160. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, green, 1 bloom 161. BEST OF SHOW ZINNIAS (FIRST SESSION) Classes $25 and Rose e DO NOT ENTER ALL SPECIMENS EXHIBITED MUST HAVE FOLIAGE Classes # should be in diameter; Classes # should be greater than 4 in diameter. DIVISION 4B Zinnias 2nd session (August 13 18) 162. Zinnia, Lilliput or Pompon, any color, 3 blooms same color 163. Zinnia, Dahlia, red, 3 blooms 164. Zinnia, Dahlia, yellow, 3 blooms 165. Zinnia, Dahlia, pink, 3 blooms 166. Zinnia, Dahlia, white, 3 blooms 67

68 167. Zinnia, Dahlia, purple, 3 blooms 168. Zinnia, Dahlia, orange, 3 blooms 169. Zinnia, Dahlia, variegated or bicolor, 3 blooms 170. Zinnia, Dahlia, green, 3 blooms 171. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, red, 1 bloom 172. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, yellow, 1 bloom 173. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, pink, 1 bloom 174. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, white, 1 bloom 175. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, purple, 1 bloom 176. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, orange, 1 bloom 177. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, variegated or bicolor, 1 bloom 178. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, red, 1 bloom 179. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, yellow, 1 bloom 180. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, pink, 1 bloom 181. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, white, 1 bloom 182. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, purple, 1 bloom 183. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, orange, 1 bloom 184. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, variegated or bicolor, 1 bloom 185. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, green, 1 bloom 186. BEST OF SHOW ZINNIAS (SECOND SESSION) Classes $25 and Rose e DO NOT ENTER Division 5 GLADIOLI PLEASE NOTE 1ST AND 2ND SESSIONS IN EACH DIVISION Vase of one spike, weighted if necessary: Florets in classes # & # should be greater than 2 1/2 DIVISION 5A Gladioli 1st session (August 8 13) 187. Coral orets 188. Lavender orets 189. Maroon orets 190. Orange orets 191. Pink orets 192. Purple orets 193. Red orets 194. White orets 195. Yellow orets 196. Green orets 197. Variegated orets, any color 198.Miniature Gladiolus, any color. Florets should not exceed 2 1/ BEST OF SHOW GLADIOLI (FIRST SESSION) Classes $25 and Rose e DO NOT ENTER 68

69 DIVISION 5B Gladioli 2nd session (August 13 18) 200. Coral orets 201. Lavender orets 202. Maroon orets 203. Orange orets 204. Pink orets 205. Purple orets 206. Red orets 207. White orets 208. Yellow orets 209. Green orets 210. Variegated orets, any color 211.Miniature Gladiolus, any color. Florets should not exceed 2 1/ BEST OF SHOW GLADIOLI (SECOND SESSION) Classes $25 and Rose e DO NOT ENTER Division 6 DAHLIAS PLEASE NOTE 1ST AND 2ND SESSIONS IN EACH DIVISION ALL SPECIMENS EXHIBITED MUST HAVE FOLIAGE DIVISION 6A Dahlias 1st session (August 8 13) 213. Single, single row of petals, any color, one bloom 214. Cactus or semi cactus, any size, same color, 3 blooms 215. Dahlia mixed colors, any size, form or shape, 3 blooms, any color 216. Miniature (landscape type) dahlia, any color, form or shape, less than 2 1/2 Classes Cactus or Semi Cactus, should be 5 and over 217. Red, 1 bloom 218. White, 1 bloom 219. Yellow, 1 bloom 220. Orange, 1 bloom 221. Lavender or Pink, 1 bloom 222. Purple, 1 bloom 223. Blend or Bicolor, 1 bloom Classes Cactus or Semi Cactus, should be 5 and under 224. Red, 1 bloom 225. White, 1 bloom 226.Yellow, 1 bloom 227. Orange, 1 bloom 228. Lavender or Pink, 1 bloom 229. Purple, 1 bloom 230. Blend or Bicolor, 1 bloom 69

70 Classes Decora ve, Formal or Informal, should be 5 and over 231. Red, 1 bloom 232. White, 1 bloom 233. Yellow, 1 bloom 234. Orange, 1 bloom 235. Lavender or Pink, 1 bloom 236. Purple, 1 bloom 237. Blend or Bicolor, 1 bloom Classes Decora ve, Formal or Informal, should be 5 and under 238. Red, 1 bloom 239. White, 1 bloom 240. Yellow, 1 bloom 241. Orange, 1 bloom 242. Lavender or Pink, 1 bloom 243. Purple, 1 bloom 244. Blend or Bicolor, 1 bloom 245. Ball, 2 or more in diameter, any color, 1 bloom 246. Pompon, 2 and under in diameter, any color, 1 bloom 247. BEST OF SHOW (FIRST SESSION) Classes , $25 and Rose e DO NOT ENTER DIVISION 6B Dahlias 2nd session (August 13 18) 248. Single, single row of petals, any color, one bloom 249. Cactus or semi cactus, any size, same color, 3 blooms 250. Dahlia mixed colors, any size, form or shape, 3 blooms, any color 251. Miniature (landscape type) dahlia, any color, form or shape, less than 2 1/2 Classes Cactus or Semi Cactus, should be 5 and over 252. Red, 1 bloom 253. White, 1 bloom 254. Yellow, 1 bloom 255. Orange, 1 bloom 256. Lavender or Pink, 1 bloom 257. Purple, 1 bloom 258. Blend or Bicolor, 1 bloom Classes Cactus or Semi Cactus, should be 5 and under 259. Red, 1 bloom 260. White, 1 bloom 261.Yellow, 1 bloom 262. Orange, 1 bloom 263. Lavender or Pink, 1 bloom 264. Purple, 1 bloom 265. Blend or Bicolor, 1 bloom 70

71 Classes Decora ve, Formal or Informal, should be 5 and over 266. Red, 1 bloom 267. White, 1 bloom 268. Yellow, 1 bloom 269. Orange, 1 bloom 270. Lavender or Pink, 1 bloom 271. Purple, 1 bloom 272. Blend or Bicolor, 1 bloom Classes Decora ve, Formal or Informal, should be 5 and under 273. Red, 1 bloom 274. White, 1 bloom 275. Yellow, 1 bloom 276. Orange, 1 bloom 277. Lavender or Pink, 1 bloom 278. Purple, 1 bloom 279. Blend or Bicolor, 1 bloom 280. Ball, 2 or more in diameter, any color, 1 bloom 281. Pompon, 2 and under in diameter, any color, 1 bloom 282. BEST OF SHOW DAHLIAS (SECOND SESSION) Classes $25 and Rose e DO NOT ENTER Division 7 ROSES PLEASE NOTE 1ST AND 2ND SESSIONS IN EACH DIVISION RULES: 1. Roses should be one half to three fourths open. 2. EXHIBITORS ARE LIMITED TO TWO (2) EXHIBITS PER CLASS. 3. A spray must contain two (2) or more blooms. DIVISION 7A Roses 1st session (August 8 13) 283. Hybrid Tea, Grandi ora, or Floribunda, any color, 1 bloom 284. Hybrid Tea, Grandi ora, or Floribunda, any color, 1 spray 285. Miniature or Mini Flora, any color, 1 bloom 286. Miniature or Mini Flora, any color, 1 spray 287. Shrub Rose, any color, 1 bloom 288. Shrub Rose, any color, 1 spray 289. Climber, any color, 1 bloom 290. Climber, any color, 1 spray 291. BEST OF SHOW ROSES (1ST SESSION) Classes $25 and Rose e DO NOT ENTER 71

72 DIVISION 7B Roses 2nd session (August 13 18) 292. Hybrid Tea, Grandi ora, or Floribunda, any color, 1 bloom 293. Hybrid Tea, Grandi ora, or Floribunda, any color, 1 spray 294. Miniature or Mini Flora, any color, 1 bloom 295. Miniature or Mini Flora, any color, 1 spray 296. Shrub Rose, any color, 1 bloom 297. Shrub Rose, any color, 1 spray 298. Climber, any color, 1 bloom 299. Climber, any color, 1 spray 300. BEST OF SHOW ROSES (1ST SESSION) Classes $25 and Rose e DO NOT ENTER Division 8 Hanging Plants Container not to exceed 12 diameter length of hanger to pot not to exceed 36. Plants must have been grown together at least (6) weeks Flowering Plants 302. Ferns, Boston 303. Ferns, any variety except Boston 304. Spider Plants 305. Hanging Succulents 306. Other Hanging plant not listed above 307. BEST OF SHOW HANGING PLANT (Classes ) $25 and Rose e DO NOT ENTER Fun with Flowers for Adults All materials for the Adult Hor culture Arrangement Class are provided. RULES: 1. Limited to the rst 12 entries. Exhibitors must be 18 years of age or older. 2. Exhibitors will meet Friday, Aug. 11, at 3:00 p.m. in the West Virginia Building. Each entrant will received instruc on and materials for crea on an arrangement. Special prizes will be awarded to the top three (3) winners in each division. Please enter, Dept. M, Division 9, Class 308 Adult Hor culture Arrangement 72

73 Division 10 JUNIOR HORTICULTURE Juniors Exhibitors must be under 13 years as of July 12, PLEASE NOTE 1ST AND 2ND SESSIONS IN EACH DIVISION Division 10A Junior Hor culture, Under 13 years of age First Session (August 8 13) 309.Asters, same color, 3 blooms 310. Cosmos, 1 spray 311. Dahlia, any type, 5 and over, 1 bloom 312. Dahlia, any type, under 5, 1 bloom 313. Gladiolus, any color, 1 spike 314. Marigold, Carna on, any variety or any color, 1 bloom 315. Marigold, French double dwarf, should have at least 3 blooms, but not more than 5, 1 spray 316. Petunia, single, same color, 3 blooms Snapdragon, any color, 1 spike Zinnia, Lilliput or Pompon, same color, 3 blooms Zinnia, Giant Cactus, any color, should be 4 or greater in diameter, 1 bloom 320.Zinnia, Dahlia, same color, should be 2 1/2 4 diameter, 3 blooms 321. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, any color, should be 4 or greater in diameter, 1 bloom 322. Largest Sun ower, winners will be judged by largest circumference. Must be fresh cut, live specimen. Dried sun owers will not be accepted. 1 bloom 323. Sun ower, any variety less than 8 must be fresh cut, live specimen, (Dried owers not accepted) 324. Rudebeckia (Black eyed Susan) 3 blooms 325.Cone Flower, same color, 3 blooms 326. Hybrid tea rose, any color, 1 Spray 327. Shoe Arrangement. Design a fresh cut ower arrangement in a shoe. Flowers must be in water in liner of your choice in shoe. No accessories allowed. RULES: Fun with Flowers for Children All materials for the Best Hor culture Arrangement Class are provided. 1. Limited to the rst 12 entries. Exhibitors must be under 13 years of age as of July 12, 2018 for the Junior Division and 18 years of age as of July 12, 2018 for the Adult Division. 2. Exhibitors will meet Friday, Aug. 10, at 11:00 a.m. in the West Virginia Building. Each entrant will received instruc on and materials for crea on an arrangement. Special prizes will be awarded to the top three (3) winners in each division. Please enter Dept. M, Div. 10, Class

74 Division 10B Junior Hor culture, Under 13 years of age Second Session (August 13 18) 329.Asters, same color, 3 blooms 330. Cosmos, 1 spray 331. Dahlia, any type, 5 and over, 1 bloom 332. Dahlia, any type, under 5, 1 bloom 333. Gladiolus, any color, 1 spike 334. Marigold, Carna on, any variety or any color, 1 bloom 335. Marigold, French double dwarf, should have at least 3 blooms, but not more than 5, 1 spray 336. Petunia, single, same color, 3 blooms Snapdragon, any color, 1 spike Zinnia, Lilliput or Pompon, same color, 3 blooms Zinnia, Giant Cactus, any color, should be 4 or greater in diameter, 1 bloom 340. Zinnia, Dahlia, same color, should be 2 1/2 4 diameter, 3 blooms 341. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, any color, should be 4 or greater in diameter, 1 bloom 342. Largest Sun ower, winners will be judged by largest circumference. Must be fresh cut, live specimen. Dried sun owers will not be accepted. 1 bloom 343. Sun ower, any variety less than 8 must be fresh cut, live specimen, (Dried owers not accepted 344. Rudebeckia (Black eyed Susan) 3 blooms 345. Cone Flower, same color, 3 blooms 346. Hybrid tea rose, any color, 1 Spray 347. Shoe Arrangement. Design a fresh cut ower arrangement in a shoe. Flowers must be in water in liner of your choice in shoe. No accessories allowed. Division 11 Junior Hor culture Teens Exhibitors must be 13 years of age and under 18 as of July 12, 2018 PLEASE NOTE 1ST AND 2ND SESSIONS IN EACH DIVISION Division 11A Junior Hor culture, Teens, years of age First Session (August 8 13) 348. Asters, same color, 3 blooms 349. Cosmos, 1 spray 350. Dahlia, any type, 5 and over, 1 bloom 351. Dahlia, any type, under 5, 1 bloom 352. Gladiolus, any color, 1 spike 353. Marigold, Carna on, any variety or any color, 1 bloom 354. Marigold, French double dwarf, should have at least 3 blooms, but not more than 5, 1 spray 74

75 355. Petunia, single, same color, 3 blooms 356. Snapdragon, any color, 1 spike 357. Zinnia, Lilliput or Pompon, same color, 3 blooms 358. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, any color, should be 4 or greater in diameter, 1 bloom 359. Zinnia, Dahlia, same color, should be 2 1/2 4 diameter, 3 blooms 360. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, any color, should be 4 or greater in diameter, 1 bloom 361. Sun ower, any variety less than 8 (Must be fresh cut, live specimen. (Dried Flowers not accepted) Rudebeckia (Black eyed Susan) 3 blooms 363. Cone ower, same color, 3 blooms 364. Hybrid tea rose, any color 1 spray 365. Shoe Arrangement. Design a fresh cut ower arrangement in a shoe. Flowers must be in water in a liner of your choice in a shoe. No accessories allowed. Division 11B Junior Hor culture, Teens, years of age Second Session (August 13 18) 366. Asters, same color, 3 blooms 367. Cosmos, 1 spray 368. Dahlia, any type, 5 and over, 1 bloom 369. Dahlia, any type, under 5, 1 bloom 370. Gladiolus, any color, 1 spike 371. Marigold, Carna on, any variety or any color, 1 bloom 372. Marigold, French double dwarf, should have at least 3 blooms, but not more than 5, 1 spray 373. Petunia, single, same color, 3 blooms 374. Snapdragon, any color, 1 spike 375. Zinnia, Lilliput or Pompon, same color, 3 blooms 376. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, any color, should be 4 or greater in diameter, 1 bloom 377. Zinnia, Dahlia, same color, should be 2 1/2 4 diameter, 3 blooms 378. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, any color, should be 4 or greater in diameter, 1 bloom 379. Sun ower, any variety less than 8 (Must be fresh cut, live specimen. (Dried Flowers not accepted) Rudebeckia (Black eyed Susan) 3 blooms 381. Cone ower, same color, 3 blooms 382. Hybrid tea rose, any color 1 spray 383. Shoe Arrangement. Design a fresh cut ower arrangement in a shoe. Flowers must be in water in a liner of your choice in a shoe. No accessories allowed. 75

76 BEST TEEN HORTICULTURE ARRANGEMENT All materials for the Junior Arrangement Class are provided Rules: 1. Limited to the rst twelve (12) entries. Exhibitors must be 13 years of age and have not reached their 18th birthday as of July 12, Exhibitors will meet Friday, August 10, at 1:00 p.m. in the West Virginia Building. Each entrant will receive instruc ons and materials for crea ng an arrangement. Please enter, Dept. M, Division 11, Classes 384 Champion Junior Hor culturalist This award goes to the junior exhibitor winning the most points in junior hor culture classes. If a e exists, the judge will determine the winner. POINTS: Blue Ribbon = 3 points Red Ribbon = 2 points White Ribbon = 1 point Premiums: 1st $50 2nd $30 3rd $20 Class 385 Do not enter ( rst session) Class 386 Do not enter (second session) 76

77 DIVISION 12 ARRANGEMENTS PLEASE NOTE 1ST AND 2ND SESSIONS IN EACH DIVISION PREMIUMS for Adult Arrangements (classes ): 1st $10 2nd $7 3rd $5 RULES: 1. All arrangements are open to any amateur. Professionals are ineligible. 2. A 3 x5 note card must accompany the arrangement lis ng materials and any interpreta on or narra ve. 3. Accessories are le at the risk of the exhibitor. 4. Plant material used in arrangements is not limited to that material grown by the exhibitor. Division 12A First Session (August 8 13) 387. State Fair Fun Fresh Flower Arrangement. Flowers must be displayed in a container symbolizing the state fair. Accessories are allowed Fun and Fancy All fresh plant material (may include vegetables and fruit). Container must be a tea cup. No accessories allowed. Division 12B Second Session (August 13 18) 389. Unforge able Fun Fresh ower arrangement. Exhibitors choice of container. Accessories are allowed Kitchen Tradi ons All fresh plant material. Container must be an item found in your kitchen. Accessories are not permi ed BEST OF SHOW ADULT ARRANGEMENTS (Classes and ) $25 and Rose e DO NOT ENTER DIVISION 13 SPECIAL CONTESTS NOTICE! Check in date is August 8, unless noted otherwise! 392. DISPLAY OF CUT FLOWERS AND POTTED PLANTS This display must consist of no less than 15 and no more than 20 different kinds of owers and po ed specimens grown by the exhibitor. Arrangements made in one container that consists of the same ower but different colors of that ower will count as one plant of the required (Example: Bouquet of zinnias will count as one but a bouquet of baby s breath and zinnias will count as two or a bouquet of sun owers, zinnias and greenery will count as three.) Only one container of any species of plant will be allowed (example: two different pots containing jade plants or two different containers of zinnias will not be allowed). The display will be judged for quality, quantity, and variety; general appearance of the exhibit will be considered. The maximum width of the display must not exceed 36. Space will consist of ve (5) shelves (bleacher fashion), 7 inch depth. Limited to rst ve (5) entries. PREMIUMS: 1st $65 2nd $50 3rd $40 77

78 Window Boxes This display may consist of as many po ed plants and owers, grown by the exhibitor, in a window box. Plants must be raised together in the window box. Those exhibitors not raised as a unit in the box will be disquali ed. The exhibitor s window box must t into the window box provided by the Fair. The length of the window box is 32, height is 6 1/2, and the width is 6 1/2. The display will be judged for quality, variety, and general appearance of the exhibit. Limited to the rst 5 entries. PREMIUMS: 1st $50 2nd $40 3rd $30 Please enter, Dept. M, Div. 13, Class Pa o Pots This display must consist of no less than two (2) different kinds of owers and po ed specimens grown together by the exhibitor in a pa o pot. The pa o pot must be at least 12 in diameter but no larger than 20 in diameter. This display will be judged for quality, variety and general appearance of the exhibit. Premiums: 1st $30 2nd $25 3rd $ Living Wreath Plants must be raised as a wreath and have a hanger a ached to the wreath. Premiums: 1st $20 2nd $15 3rd $ Bag Planter Plant displayed must be raised as a unit in a plas c bag planter. Premiums: 1st $10 2nd $7 3rd $ Hanging Garden Hanging planter must have at least seven (7) different annual owers and accent plants (no maximum) in a minimum 12 diameter and maximum 16 diameter hanging basket. The display will be judged for quality, variety, originality, maintenance and overall appearance of your basket. The basket can be any kind including plas c, coco ber, moss lined or hand cra ed as long as it meets size requirements. Premiums: 1st $50 2nd $35 3rd $25 78

79 Gillespie Flowers Presents Unforge able Birthday Party Table Se ng for Two Design a table se ng for two, using a Birthday Party Theme. Rules: 1. Se ng will be staged on a table 32 diameter with a 30 drop provided by the Fair. 2. Exhibitor must provide all materials including oor length tablecloth (legs of table may not show in display), dinnerware (plas c not acceptable), oral arrangement (must be fresh owers), etc. 3. Open to amateurs only. 4. Place se ngs will be judged on ar s c design, oral arrangement, and originality. Skillful handcra smanship by the exhibitor of any element of the table se ng will be given posi ve considera on in judging. 5. Please include a menu suitable for your table se ng. Menu should be legible and not smaller than 4 x5. 6. Please mark (inconspicuously) your containers and DO NOT USE VALUABLE ACCESSORIES. The State Fair of WV will not be responsible for damage or loss of property, through reasonable care will be taken to protect all materials exhibited. 7. All exhibitors MUST pre register using a State Fair entry form. All entry forms must be received by 12 Noon on July 6 for paper entries and 12 Midnight on July 6 for online entries. 8. Exhibits MUST BE picked up on Sunday. August 19, 2018 from 1 4 pm. 9. Limited to the rst 8 entries. 10. Tables must be decorated on Friday, August 10, between 11 am and 1 pm No excep ons. Judging will be held at 2 pm. Premiums: 1st $100 2nd $80 3rd $65 Please enter Dept. M, Division 13, Class

80 Wagon Flower Garden Your original ower garden raised in a wagon! Rules: 1. Wagon must not exceed 36 in length and 24 in width. 2. All plants must be grown in the wagon. If plants are transplanted in wagon just for judging purposes, exhibit will be disquali ed. 3. The wagon of owers will be judged for quality, quan ty, variety of plants material and general appearance of display. Premiums: 1st $75 2nd $50 3rd $25 Please enter Dept. M, Division 13, Class 399 Bloom in Buckets Create your best ower garden in a bucket! Rules: 1. No plas c buckets permi ed. 2. Judges will check to see that all plants were raised together in bucket. Those not raised together will be disquali ed. 3. The display will be judged for quality, variety and general appearance of the exhibit. Premiums: 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 Please enter, Dept. M, Division 13, Class 400 MYSTERY FLOWER CONTEST Can you iden fy different types of owers? Do you know how to tell a ower just by its smell? When: Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 9 am 9 pm AND Tuesday, August from 9 am 9 pm Where: Department M, in the West Virginia Building Entrants: Children ages 5 12 Prizes: You are invited to test your skills in our Mystery Flower Contest. By correctly iden fying the mystery ower, you can win a packet of seeds to plant in your own garden! Quan es are limited. One packet of seeds per child. NOTE: Winner of 1st round may NOT enter 2nd round. Please Enter Dept. M, Division 13, Class

81 Going to a Garden Party Saturday, August 11, 2018 At three o clock in the afternoon Your presence is requested at the Flower Show In the West Virginia Building, at the State Fair of West Virginia! Rules: 1. Please bring a Garden Party Hat decorated with fresh owers. Flowers must have been grown locally, but hat may be accented with purchased owers. 2. Hats must be able to be worn by judges. 3. Please have hats ready for display when your arrive with exhibit. 4. Each exhibitor will be given me to do the nal touches on hat before judging. 5. Your crea on will be judged on crea vity and appearance. 6. Hats will be displayed un l 1 p.m., on Sunday, August 19, at which me exhibitors may pick up hats. 7. All exhibitors must pre register using a SFWV entry form. Entries must be received by 12 Noon on July 6 for paper entries and 12 Midnight on July 6 for online entries. 8. Limited to the rst ten (10) entries. Premiums: 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $15 Please enter Dept. M, Division 13, Class 402 Front Door Flair Decorate a front door and area around the door. Rules 1. Limited to the first four (4) entries 2. Front doors will be provided. Doors will be painted a neutral color. Area will be 6 feet wide and 3 feet deep. 3. Must include fresh flowers and plants. No artificial flowers or plants allowed. 4. All Exhibits must pre-register by July All entries will remain throughout the fair. 6. Doors will be decorated on Friday, August 10 between 4 pm and 6 pm. Please enter Dept. M, Division 13, Class 403 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place $40.00 $30.00 $

82 Mason Jar Arrangement Use your best artistic skills to decorate and arrange garden flowers in a Mason Jar. When: Thursday, August 16 Contest will start at 2:00 pm Saturday, August 18 Contest will start at 2:00 pm Rules 1. No pre registration required 2. Mason jars and all supplies will be provided. 3. Open to all ages 4. Class is limited to the first ten (10) entries. YÄÉÜtÄ VÜÉãÇ Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a stylish oral crown? Now is your chance! When: Sunday, August 12 at 1:00 pm Rules: Flower Scavenger Hunt Hunt for flowers found throughout the fairgrounds When: Wednesday, August 15 at 1:00 pm Friday, August 17 at 2:00 pm Rules 1. No pre-registration required 2. No limit on number of entries 3. A scavenger list of flowers will be provided to each contestant and they will have to find the flowers somewhere on the fairgrounds and take a picture with their phone. When they have found all the flowers listed, they will return to Dept. M. The first contestants back with the correct flower pictures are the winners. Dept. M, Div. 13, Class Limited to the rst eight (8) entries. 2. No pre registra on required. 3. Open to anyone 13 and older Dept. M, Div. 13, Class Flowers and supplies will be provided. Dept. M, Div. 13, Class

83 Mary Bell Memorial Award Sponsored by Mike and Jeanie Wya Mary Bell ( ) was an exhibitor in Department M, for over 60 years. She was a cer ed ower judge, ac ve garden club member and known throughout the community for her beau ful ar s c ower arrangements. When her health failed and she had to move to an assisted living facility, she con nued to enter owers that she was able to raise in her room and each year, won ribbons. The State Fair Flower Show held a very special place in her heart and this award will be presented annually in her honor. This award will be presented to the adult exhibitor who wins the most points in Department M winner Cynthia Fleshman, Renick, WV Points for the Mary Bell Memorial Award Blue Ribbon = 3 points Red Ribbon = 2 points White Ribbon = 1 point Prizes: $50 with Rose e and Plaque A large permanent plaque with the winner s name will be displayed in the administra ve building during the off season and in the ower show during the annual Fair. Do Not Enter Division 13, Class

84 Department N FFA FFA Makes a posi ve difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for Premier Leadership Personal Growth Career Success through Agricultural Educa on Superintendents Jason Hughes, State FFA Advisor, Charleston, WV Nathan Taylor, State FFA Execu ve Secretary, Charleston, WV Kelly Turley, State FFA Administra ve Assistant, Charleston, WV Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun FAIR OPENS 11 am A complete list of winners and their address together with the total amount of premiums won will be prepared by the FFA Superintendent and Assistants for the SFWV Officials. Department N Premiums: $4, Division 1 EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS A. No chapter will be en tled to more than one entry. B. Exhibits should be of an educa onal type rather than agricultural products display; however, agricultural products may be used for decora ons or illustra ons. The exhibits should explain and illustrate to the public some single aim or ac vity of the FFA, an improved agricultural prac ce, or explain your simulated workplace. The exhibit should not a empt to portray too many ideas as this is a common cri cism of an exhibit of this type. C. Displays must be exactly six feet wide (frontage), two feet deep, four feet high in the rear (electrical outlet available). Displays will be placed on tables provided by the State Fair. 84

85 D. Every precau on will be taken to protect exhibits from loss or injury but management will not be responsible for loss or injury to exhibits. E. Decora ve material like crepe paper, plywood, tacks, etc., must be furnished by the chapter. Each exhibitor is responsible for covering the oor of the exhibit space and making the back of the display presentable as well. Failure to do so will result in a disquali ca on. F. Exhibits may be placed any me on Wednesday, August 8, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. All exhibits will remain in place un l 9:00 p.m. on August 18. Exhibits must be removed on Sunday, August 19, between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. G. Ligh ng, motors, and other mechanical devices must be arranged to permit opera on during the en re week. All mechanical devices MUST be assembled and tested at home before bringing to the fairgrounds. H. Flood lights, extension cords, etc., must be furnished by the exhibitor. Exhibits must score at least ve hundred points to be eligible for prize money. I. Exhibits will be classi ed into four groups of four exhibits each. 3 Gold Emblem Exhibits $ each 3 Silver Emblem Exhibits. $ each 3 Bronze Emblem Exhibits..$ each 3 Honorable Men on Exhibits.$75.00 each 1 State Exhibit..$ Best Overall Educa onal Exhibits $10.00 and Rose e J. The first place overall exhibit will be selected to represent WV FFA at the National FFA Convention in the Hall of States. SCORECARD ALL EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS WILL BE JUDGED ON THE FOLLOWING BASIS: A. Power to a ract a en on a. Presents original, unusual, or striking method of display b. Uses life, mo on, color, or light without detrac ng too much from one idea within the class to be presented. (Any life, mo on, color, or light should focus on the idea to be presented.) B. Power to arouse and hold interest (Develops curiosity or recalls past experience of average person s interest; interests all classes, young and old, rural and urban) C. Development of Exhibit a. Features one idea. (The exhibit should be developed around one central idea. Where more than one idea is used, cau on should be exercised to keep the a en on focused on the primary one.) b. Exhibit is adequately labeled, chapter name and idea clearly and adequately shown. An a rac ve 3 x 6 FFA banner displaying the chapter s name, available through the Na onal FFA Organiza on, is required c. General appearance of interior of booth, idea, charts, maps, and other illustra ve material arranged clearly, brie y, and in logical sequence. (All prin ng, le ering, and decora ons should be ar s c, neat, and a rac ve) TOTAL POINTS...1,000 85

86 CROP EXHIBIT RULES (Sec ons 2 9) RULES: A. Entries in each of the following classes are limited to one each by any one individual. B. All exhibits must have been produced by members of FFA as a part of their supervised agricultural experience program. C. Containers for all vegetable exhibits shall be provided by the exhibitors. Container speci ca ons will be provided by the State FFA Office. The arrangement of the display as well as the quality of the vegetables will be considered by the judge. D. All exhibits of forage crops shall consist of one standard bale. E. Tobacco exhibits will consist of a single stalk of tobacco as cut from the eld. The stalk must contain all the leaves. F. Potato exhibits shall not be washed. This will result in disquali ca on. The potatoes should be cleaned by use of a brush. G. Fruits and vegetables should NOT be washed. H. Officials reserve the right to screen exhibits for quality. Unsound or inferior quality exhibits will be disquali ed and discarded. Division 2 Grain Class 1 Field Corn a. Ear Corn, yellow, best 10 ears hybrid corn (previous year corn) b. Ear Corn, any other color, best 10 ears (previous year corn) c. Field Corn, Stalk, exhibit of ve (5) stalks d. Ensilage Corn Stalks, exhibit of ve (5) stalks e. Shelled Corn, exhibited in a clean quart jar (previous year corn) Class 2 Wheat Exhibit, exhibited in a clean quart jar Class 3 Oats, exhibited in a clean quart jar Class 4 Barley, exhibited in a clean quart jar Class 5 Buckwheat, exhibited in a clean quart jar Class 6 Rye, exhibited in a clean quart jar Class 7 Sun ower, one (1) ower head Division 3 Grain Class 1 Alfalfa Hay, one (1) standard square bale Class 2 Alfalfa, Grass Mixture, one (1) standard square bale Class 3 Clover Hay, one (1) standard square bale Class 4 Clover, Grass Mixture, one (1) standard square bale Class 5 Orchard Grass Hay less than 10% legume, one (1) standard square bale Class 6 Timothy less than 10% legume, one (1) standard square bale Class 7 A ermath Grass Hay, one (1) standard square bale Class 8 Mixed Hay, one (1) standard square bale Class 9 Miscellaneous Hay, one (1) standard square bale 86

87 Division 4 Vegetables Class 1 Vegetable Display Individual Student: No less than 5 and no more than 10 different kinds of fresh vegetables may be used. Example: three (3) squash bu ernut, acorn, zucchini. The three (3) varie es, however, only count as one kind. Class 2 Potatoes, exhibit of 8 a. Kennebec Variety b. Irish Cobbler Variety c. Pon ac Variety d. Yukon Gold e. Any Other Variety Class 3 Tomatoes (stems removed) a. Red, exhibit of ve (5) b. Yellow, exhibit of ve (5) c. Salad 1. Red salad, exhibit of Yellow salad, exhibit of 12 d. Paste, exhibit of eight (8) e. Bi color, exhibit of 5 Class 4 Green Beans, exhibit of 24 a. Green, Bush b. Lima Beans c. Yellow Wax d. Hor cultural Beans e. Pole Beans f. Half Runner Beans g. Any other Variety Class 5 Cucumbers a. Pickling, exhibit of ve (5) b. Slicing, exhibit of four (4) c. Long, European type (4) d. Yellow cucumber (4) Class 6 Squash, exhibit of three (3) a. Summer, scallop variety b. Summer, yellow crook neck variety c. Winter, bu ernut d. Winter, acorn e. Zucchini f. Summer, yellow straight neck, exhibit 4 g. Any other blend Class 7 Onions, exhibit of ve (5) a. Red, dry, unpeeled b. Yellow, dry, unpeeled c. White, dry, unpeeled d. Green Onions 87

88 Class 8 Sweet Corn, ve (5) ears, husked & each ear wrapped individually in plas c a. White b. Yellow c. Bicolor Class 9 Cabbage, exhibit of one (1) a. White round b. White Flat c. Red Class 10 Peppers a. Sweet, exhibit of four (4) 1. Bell type 2. Banana type 3. Other b. Hot, exhibit of ve (5) 1. Hungarian Wax 2. Cayenne 3. Jalapeno peppers 4. Habanero peppers 5. Other peppers Class 11 Turnips (5) Class 12 Carrots, exhibit of ve (5), tops cut off Class 13 Beets, exhibit of ve (5), tops cut off Class 14 Eggplant, exhibit of one (1) Class 15 Cantaloupe, exhibit of one (1) Class 16 Pumpkin, exhibit of one (1) Class 17 Popcorn, exhibit of ve (5) ears Class 18 Kohlrabi, exhibit of four (4) Class 19 Rhubarb, exhibit of three (3) Class 20 Celery, exhibit of complete bundle Class 21 Okra, exhibit of four (4) Class 22 Sweet Potatoes, exhibit of two (2) Class 23 Cauli ower, exhibit of one (1) Class 24 Broccoli, exhibit of one (1) Class 25 Brussels Sprouts, exhibit of ten (10) Class 26 Parsnip, exhibit of four (4) Class 27 Honeydew Melon, exhibit of one (1) Class 28 Watermelon, exhibit of one (1) Class 29 Miniature Pumpkin, exhibit of one (1) Class 30 Chard, exhibit of three (3) Class 31 Garlic, exhibit of two (2) Class 32 Hanovers or Rutabagas, exhibit of three (3) Class 33 Kale, exhibit of one (1) Class 34 Leeks, exhibit of three (3) Class 35 Basil, three (3) sprigs, displayed in water Class 36 Gourds, exhibit of three (3) Class 37 Dill, three (3) sprigs, displayed in water Class 38 Mint, three (3) sprigs, displayed in water Class 39 Peas, exhibit of twenty four (24) in shell Class 40 Chives, exhibit of three (3) 88

89 Class 1 Any variety (single stalk) Division 5 Tobacco Division 6 Fruits and Nuts Class 1 Apples, ripe summer, ve (5) Class 2 Peaches, ve (5) Class 3 Plums, ve (5) Class 4 Grapes, one (1) bunch Class 5 Blueberries, one (1) pint Class 6 Blackberries, one (1) pint Class 7 Crabapples, exhibit of 10 Class 8 Pears, exhibit of ve (5) Class 9 Chestnuts, in husk, exhibit of eight (8) Class 10 Walnuts, in husk, exhibit of eight (8) Class 11 Nectarines, exhibit of eight (8) Division 7 Honey Class 1 Chunk, light, in pint jar Class 2 Chunk, dark, in pint jar Class 3 Extracted, light, in pint jar Class 4 Extracted, dark, in pint jar Class 5 Chunk in quart jar Class 6 Extracted in quart jar Division 8 Eggs Egg Exhibits - Eggs must be exhibited in cartons with two rows of six eggs each. Class 1 White Eggs Class 2 Brown Eggs Class 3 Other color Division 9 Canned Goods Rules: 1. Please exhibit in quart or pint jars. 2. Please a ach entry tag to a standard, sealed jar using a rubber band. No rusty lids. 3. Bands should be in place for transpor ng home canned products; however, bands may be removed when presented for judging. This may aid in determining head space. Replacing the bands for display is preferred. 4. Home canned foods to be judged must have been prepared within one year prior to the judging date. 5. All exhibits must be heat processed following current canning guidelines in the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning. 6. If a product was not processed according to approved recommenda ons, it will be disquali ed

90 Class 1 Beans, green snap Class 2 Beans, lima Class 3 Beans, waxed snap Class 4 Beets Class 5 Carrots Class 6 Corn Class 7 Mixed vegetables Class 8 Peas Class 9 Peppers Class 10 Sauerkraut Class 11 Plums Class 12 Raspberries, black Class 13 Beef Class 14 Chicken Class 15 Pork, spareribs, tenderloin, etc. Class 16 Sausage Class 17 Squash Class 18 Tomato juice Class 19 Whole tomatoes Class 20 Apple Sauce Class 21 Blackberries Class 22 Cherries Class 23 Grape juice Class 24 Huckleberries Class 25 Pears Class 26 Peaches, yellow Class 27 Peaches, white Canned Canned Fruit Fruit & Vegetable & Vegetable Score Card Score Card QUALITY OF CANNED PRODUCT...40 PRODUCT...40 Maturity Maturity...15 Color. 10 Color...10 Condi on of product Pack.. 30 Condition of product...15 Pack...30 Propor on of solids to liquids Uniformity Proportion of of size solids and to shape liquids...10 of product...10 Correct Uniformity head of space...10 size and shape of product...10 Correct head space...10 CLEANLINESS CLEANLINESS & APPEARANCE...30 APPEARANCE...30 TOTAL 100 TOTAL Class 1 Beets Class 2 Chili Sauce Class 3 Relish Class 4 Cucumber, Dill Class 5 Cucumber, Mixed Class 6 Cucumber, Sweet Class 7 Cucumber, Sour Class 8 Chow Chow Class 9 Green Tomato Class 10 Peach Class 11 Pear Class 12 Onion Division 10 Pickled Foods In pint or quart jars Pickled Foods Score Card Sealing & Container 15 Pack 10 Color 15 Uniformity 15 Texture 15 Flavor 30 Total

91 Division 11 So Spreads In a metal top jelly glass, 1/2 pint jar or pint jar Class 1 Apple bu er Class 2 Berry jams Class 3 Berry jelly Class 4 Berry preserves Class 5 Pepper jelly, any type Class 6 Other fruit bu ers Class 7 Other fruit jams Class 8 Other fruit jelly Class 9 Other fruit preserves Jam, Jelly & Preserves Score Card Sealing & Container 10 General Appearance 10 Color 15 Clearness & Sparkle 15 Texture 25 Flavor 25 Total.100 Division 12 Maple Products Class 1 Maple Syrup Division 13 Flowers The exhibit must re ect a component of the exhibitor s supervised agricultural experience program. Class 1 African Violet Class 2 Po ed Plants in Bloom Class 3 Gladiolus Class 4 Dahlias Class 5 Roses Class 6 Hanging Plants Class 7 Straw Flowers Class 8 Fresh Floral Arrangement Class 9 Dried Floral Arrangement Division 14 Agricultural Mechanics Exhibits Regula ons: A. Ar cles exhibited must have been constructed by FFA members either as a part of their agricultural mechanics instruc on in agricultural educa on or as part of their supervised agricultural experience program. B. Each agricultural mechanics project must be accompanied by a brief narra ve (maximum one page, double spaced). The narra ve may include but is not limited to: student s name and address, FFA chapter, name of item, bill of materials, project cost, hours of student labor, procedures for construc on, and/or other related informa on. The narra ve will be laminated and displayed with the project at the fair. C. The judges will place all ar cles in groups of blue, red and white according to merit. Unworthy projects or inferior exhibits will be disquali ed and must be removed from the exhibit area within 24 hours. D. Exhibits will be judged on the basis of workmanship, nish, design, strength, usefulness, and suitability. E. The en re ar cle will be considered in the judging process. 91

92 F. An ar cle may be shown only once at the State Fair, but does not have to be constructed during the year it is exhibited. G. All items must be unloaded to be displayed and judged. H. Exhibits will be judged on construc on techniques, selec on of materials, and design. I. The points assigned to projects are based on the amount and difficulty and cost of moving and the cost of materials. The points given below are for average projects of the kind listed. The superintendent may adjust the points up or down within the range of 50% when a project is unusual in size or difficulty and it appears necessary in order to keep the points in balance. Classes Blue Red White 1. Trailer, single axle (u lity) 2. Trailer, double axel ( at bed) 3. Trailer, double axel (livestock) 4. Trailer, Gooseneck, double axel (livestock) 5. Wagon chassis 6. Wagon bed at hay 7. Loading chute wheels 8. Loading chute skids 9. Pick up racks wood and/or metal 10. Carryall, 3 point hitch 11. Log spli er, hydraulic, 3 point 12. Boom, trailer pit pole 13. Feeder, sheep (small) 14. Feeder, swine (self) 15. Feeder, calf (grain) 16. Head gate metal 17. Head gate wood 18. Gate or panel 8 or longer 19. Bale mover 3 point hitch (large) 20. Picnic table 21. Saw horses pair 22. Post driver 23. Gambrel 24. Jack stands-pair 25. Plow-middle buster 26. Nail box 27. Hay hook 28. Welding table 29. Cart, feed or tank 30. Salt box 31. Refurbished equipment 32. Wood furniture 33. Forestry equipment 34. Miscellaneous wood products 35. Miscellaneous items Various Various Various Various 92

93 Miscellaneous items Points comparable to other projects of same size and difficulty of workmanship. Best Agricultural Mechanics Exhibit $10.00 and Rose e Division 15 Chapter Awards Awards shall be based on the quan ty and quality of exhibits displayed. Crops $20.00 and Rose e Divisions 16 Agri Science Exhibits Awards shall be presented to FFA members who display their state winning exhibits from the FFA Agri Science Student Recogni on Program. We believe in the future of agriculture 93

94 30 Department O 4 H Na onal 4 H Pledge I pledge My Head to clearer thinking, My Heart to greater loyalty, My Hands to larger service, and My Health to be er living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world Superintendents JENNY MURRAY, Extension Specialist, Morgantown, WV MIKE HALL, Extension Agent, Webster Springs, WV LEWIS HONAKER, Extension Agent, Wheeling, WV BRENDA PRUETT, Extension Agent, Princeton, WV JOAN BALDWIN, Nutri on Outreach Instructor, Charleston, WV ARNIE HEADLEY, Extension Volunteer, Charleston, WV JORDAN PRUETT, Extension Volunteer, Princeton, WV Mon. 31 Tues. 1 Wed. 2 Thurs. 3 Fri. 4 Sat. 5 Sun Entries accepted by appointment only. Please check with Jenny Murray 9 am 4 pm Exhibit Check-in FAIR OPENS 11 am Exhibits on display from 10 am 9 pm Exhibits on display from 10 am 9 pm Exhibits on display from 10 am 9 pm Exhibits on display from 10 am 9 pm Exhibits on display from 10 am 9 pm Exhibits on display from 10 am 9 pm Exhibits on display from 10 am 9 pm Exhibits on display from 10 am 9 pm Exhibits on display from 10 am 9 pm Exhibits on display from 10 am 9 pm 1 pm 5 pm Exhibit Check out am 12 Noon Exhibit Check out Rules: 1. Any West Virginia 4 H member mee ng the state 4 H age requirements during the current year is eligible to exhibit in this department. 2. No entry fee is required. 3. County Extension offices must submit two forms with their Department O entries at the entry check in me 4 H Project & Program Record Form and Department O 4 H Eligibility Cer ca on Form. Forms are sent electronically to every county from the State 4 H Office

95 4. All exhibits for Department O must be labeled with county speci c exhibit tags that are distributed to county offices. 5. Each exhibit in Department O will receive a blue ribbon and a premium. 6. The State Fair of West Virginia has allo ed $3.50 for premium money for each exhibit in Department O. 7. A screening commi ee will have the op on of rejec ng any exhibits not mee ng the requirements of this department. Oversized exhibits may be considered if prior contact is made with Jenny Murray. No premium money will be awarded to disquali ed exhibits. 8. The Department Superintendents will select approximately 10 exhibits as Best of Show. These exhibits will not receive addi onal premium money, but will receive a special ribbon. 9. The State Fair and Department Superintendents will make every effort to protect exhibits from the and damage. However, in no case, will they assume the responsibility for losses or damage. 10. If a 4 H member is interested showing livestock at the State Fair, they need to refer to Department F (State 4 H & FFA Junior Livestock for guidelines on exhibi ng 4 H Market Steer, Market Lambs, Market Goats, Purebred Beef Heifers, Feeder Steers, Dairy, Market Hogs, Purebred Swine, and Horses. 11. Exhibits will be accepted in the Youth Building from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8, Exhibits will be accepted on Tuesday, August 7 by county appointment only. Coun es wishing to do so should make special appointment mes by contac ng Jenny Murray. 12. All 4 H projects must be removed from the Youth Building between 1 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 19 or 10 a.m. 12 noon on Monday, August 20. Division 1 4 H Project Work 1. A 4 H member must exhibit their 4 H project at the county level. The parts of the 4 H project are a project book, ac vity record, record guide (if applicable), and exhibit H projects must be judged locally and only projects earning a score of points are eligible for the exhibit in Department O. 3. Only the exhibit por on of the 4 H project should be brought for display at the fair. 4. The exhibit must be the same item that was exhibited at the county level. 5. If a project exhibit has mul ple pieces, select only one piece to exhibit. 6. Projects such as horses, poultry, and other animal projects not entered in Department F, Junior Show, can be handled by models, displays, photos, and other educa onal methods. This includes an exhibit for hamsters, small pets, and tropical sh. Live animals will not be accepted. 7. Due to a high number of posters or tri fold exhibits and space limita ons, all posters and tri folds will be photographed and displayed electronically during the en re week on monitors. These digital displays will iden fy the exhibitors, their county, and project tles. 8. Exhibits for char ng and pre char ng will not be accepted. 9. All educa on exhibits and posters should not include copy righted characters or product adver sing. 95

96 Division 2 4 H Enrichment Programs 1. Educa onal Programs Entries are at the discre on of the county Extension professional responsible for 4 H youth development programs with consulta on with the 4 H curriculum specialist. These entries should showcase 4 H educa onal programs that do not t into a tradi onal 4 H project experience. Youth should be engaged for an extended period of me and/or ac vi es to gain knowledge or skills on a topic. En tries should demonstrate the same level of quality and content as a tradi onal 4 H project book. Examples include: a. School enrichment programs using curricula like Know Your State; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; and CS First b. Special Interest programs such as Robo cs and Shoo ng Sports 2. State 4 H Contests and Exhibi ons Entries must be submi ed through county Extension offices using the county speci c criteria for the state level entries. County offices will determine which entries are submi ed to the State Fair. Entries must meet the minimum standards as described by the state guidelines for the specific contest. With the exception of photographs, all entries must be submitted electronically on a ash drive or other means pre approved through consulta on with Jenny Murray. a. Entries in the State 4 H Poster Contest and State 4 H Wri ng Exhibi on will be exhibited electronically on monitors during the fair. b. Entries in the State 4 H Photo Exhibi on will displayed and the fair a endees can vote for favorite photos during the fair. A list of top photographs will be disseminated to county offices following the fair. c. Video entries from the State 4 H Visual Presenta on, Digital Presenta on, and Public Speaking contests will be on display electronically on monitors during the fair. 96