SAMUELS HALL 2018 RULES AND REGULATIONS ADVISOR: Robbie Smith County Extension Agent GENERAL RULES: 1. Entries accepted between 3:00 4:00 Sunday, July 15 for pre-registered participants only and 9:00-11:30 a.m., Monday, July 16. You may easily pre-register by calling the Nelson County Extension Office at (502) 348-9204 OR by email at DL_CES_NELSON@email.uky.edu. Please do not bring culinary foods on Sunday. Judging will be conducted from 1:30-4:00 p.m. Only authorized persons will be permitted in Floral Hall while judges are working. Viewing hours are 5:00-10:00 p.m. daily during fair. 2. Exhibitors will not be allowed to remove items until Sunday, July 23, beginning at 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Not responsible after 2:30 p.m. Any exhibit removed before July 23 will forfeit prize money. 3. Exhibits in Art, Clothing, Food Preservation, Textiles and Needlework must be work completed during the past year. Quilts & Afghans must be work completed during the past two years. 4. No individual may have more than one entry in each class, but may exhibit in all classes. 5. An exhibitor winning first prize money in a class one year is barred from exhibiting the same article in that class at any subsequent Nelson County Fair. 6. No entry can be shown with a "For Sale" tag attached. 7. If there is more than one item in any exhibit they should be fastened together securely or only one item may be exhibited. 8. Ribbons will be awarded on merit of entry. 9. Only Nelson County residents will be permitted to exhibit unless a member of a Nelson County bases club, i.e. Homemakers and Beekeepers. 10. Superintendents can refuse to accept entries that do not meet printed guidelines. 11. Any item can be disqualified at judge s discretion. Entries will be judged by qualified judges.
12. The management will not be responsible for any article exhibited, but due care will be given to the handling of articles to give reasonable protection to exhibits at all times.
FOOD PRESERVATION 2018 GENERAL RULES: (See Samuels Hall Rules & Regulations) 1. All canned food must be in a clear standard canning jar. Canned foods not in specified or regulation jars will be disqualified. Non-regulation jars such as mayonnaise, peanut butter, etc. type jars will not be accepted. These will be automatically disqualified. 2. All jars with two-piece lids should have a ring on. No "rusty" lids or rings permitted. Jars with broken seals will be disqualified. 3. Jelly must be in regulation glasses or jars with tops and sealed. No Paraffin required. BEST OF SHOW AWARD - $10.00 & Rosette 1st 2 nd 3rd $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 FRUITS & VEGETABLES (quart & pint jars accepted) 1. Best Jar Peaches 2. Best Jar Apples 3. Best Jar Applesauce 4. Best Jar Berries (any variety) 5. Best Jar Cherries 6. Best Jar Pears 7. Best Jar Grape Juice 8. Best Jar Misc. Fruit 9. Best Jar Green Snap Beans 10. Best Jar Specialty Beans 11. Best Jar Tomatoes 12. Best Jar Misc. Tomato Product 13. Best Jar Tomato Juice 14. Best Jar Corn 15. Best Jar Kraut 16. Best Jar Potatoes 17. Best Jar Beets 18. Best Jar Soup Mixture 19. Best Jar Carrots 20. Best Jar of Squash 21. Best Jar Lima Beans 22. Best Jar Peas 23. Best Jar Misc. Vegetables
JELLY (Regulation jar with no paraffin but sealed) 24. Best Jar Apple Jelly 25. Best Jar Grape Jelly 26. Best Jar Plum Jelly 27. Best Jar Misc. Jelly JAMS (Quarts, pints or half pints acceptable) 28. Best Jar Strawberry Jam 29. Best Jar Blackberry Jam 30. Best Jar Misc. Jam PRESERVES (Quarts, pints, half pints acceptable) 31. Best Jar Plum Preserves 32. Best Jar Peach Preserves 33. Best Jar Pear Preserves 34. Best Jar Cherry Preserves 35. Best Jar Any Berry Preserves 36. Best Jar Misc. Preserves MARMALADES, BUTTER, CHUTNEY (Quarts, pints or half pints acceptable) 37. Best Jar Apple Butter 38. Best Jar Misc. Butter 39. Best Jar Marmalade 40. Best Jar Sorghum Molasses 41. Best Jar Chutney PICKLES, RELISHES & SALSA (Quarts, pints, or half pints acceptable) 42. Best Jar Cucumber Pickles 43. Best Jar Green Tomato Pickles 44. Best Jar Dill Pickles (must contain dill seed or dill weed) 45. Best Jar Bread & Butter Pickles 46. Best Jar Misc. Pickles 47. Best Jar Watermelon Pickles 48. Best Jar Beet Pickles 49. Best Jar Fruit Pickles (crabapple, peaches, etc.) 50. Best Jar Green Tomato Relish
51. Best Jar Corn Relish 52. Best Jar Misc. Relish 53. Best Jar Salsa
CULINARY FOODS 2018 GENERAL RULES: (See Samuels Hall Rules and Regulations) l. Perishable foods should be on a disposable plate enclosed in self sealing bags. Entry tags should be attached to outside of bag. 2. All perishable foods will be judged and winning entries will be displayed. 3. All entries should be made from scratch. BREAD 61. Plate of 3 Biscuits* 62. Plate of 3 Corn Sticks or Muffins* 63. Plate of 3 Yeast Rolls* 64. Plate of 3 Sweet Rolls* 65. Best 1/2 Loaf of Yeast Bread 66. Best 1/2 Loaf of Quick Bread 67. Best Coffee Cake Bread 68. Misc. Bread (1/2 Loaf or Entry) 69. Best Sourdough Bread (1/2 loaf) *Entries must be on 6 inch disposable plate BEST OF SHOW AWARD - $10.00 AND Rosette lst 2nd 3rd $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 CAKES All cake entries are to be two (2-inch slices except best-decorated cake.) 70. Best Jam Cake-Iced 71. Best Chocolate Cake-Iced 72. Best Angel Food Cake-Not Iced 73. Best Pound Cake-Not Iced 74. Best Decorated Cake 75. Best Misc. Cake COOKIES 76. Plate of 3 Brownies 77. Plate of 3 Rolled Cookies
78. Plate of 3 Drop Cookies 79. Plate of 3 Filled Cookies 80. Plate of 3 non-bake Cookies CANDY 81. Plate of Divinity (3 pieces) 82. Plate of Fudge (3 pieces) 83. Plate of Assorted Candy (3 kinds, 9 pieces) 84. Best Novelty Snack (i.e. caramel corn, Rice Crispy Treats, etc.) PIES: No cream pies permitted, no pies with meringue or any type that requires refrigeration. 85. Misc. Pie 86. Fruit Pie
Honey 2018 GENERAL RULES: (See Samuels Hall Rules and Regulations) 1. Each entry of honey exhibited must be produced in the exhibitor s apiary. 2. Nelson County Bee Clubs Members will be permitted to exhibit 3. Entries must be submitted in a 1lb Queen Line Style Jar, except for Black Jar Class 4. Black Jar should be submitted in a baby food size jar, painted black on the exterior Note: The Nelson County Beekeeper Club will award the following additional prizes to winning members at the next regular meeting following the fair. 1 st prize $25.00, 2 nd prize $15.00, 3 rd prize $10.00 and the winner of class 5-Black Jar $25.00. BEST OF SHOW AWARD - $10.00 and Rosette lst 2nd 3rd $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 91. Light extracted honey 92. Light Amber extracted honey 93. Amber extracted honey 94. Dark Amber extracted honey 95. Black Jar (for taste judging only)
HORTICULTURE 2018 GENERAL RULES: (See Samuels Hall Rules and Regulations) 1. All entries must be grown by the exhibitor. 3. Exhibits should be displayed on disposable containers. 4. Exhibit must contain exact number of entries, as specified. 101. Best Entry of 5 Beets 102. Best Plate of 5 Carrots 103. Best Plate of 3 White Onions 104. Best Plate of 3 Yellow Onions 105. Best Plate of 3 Red Tomatoes 106. Best Plate of 3 Yellow Tomatoes 107. Best Plate of 3 Green Tomatoes 108. Biggest Tomato 109. Best Plate of 3 Sweet Peppers 110. Best Plate of 6 Hot Peppers 111. Best Plate of 6 Yellow Peppers 112. Best Head Green Cabbage 113. Best Bunch of Greens 114. Best Plate of 3 Summer Squash 115. Best Plate of 3 Zucchini Squash 116. Best Cantaloupe 117. Best Plate of Bunch Beans (l dozen) 118. Best Plate of Pole Beans (l dozen) 119. Best Pint Shelled Limas 120. Best Plate of 4 Irish Potatoes 121. Best Plate of 4 Red Potatoes 122. Largest Potato 123. Best Plate of Yellow Corn (3 ears) 124. Best Plate of White Corn (3 ears) 125. Best Plate of 3 Cucumbers 126. Best Plate of 6 Okra 127. Best tasting Heirloom Tomato BEST OF SHOW AWARD - $10.00 and Rosette lst 2nd 3rd $5.00 $4.00 $3.00
128. Best tasting Hybrid Tomato 129. Best Eggplant 130. Best Plate of 12 Berries 131. Best Collection of Herbs (Minimum of 5 fresh cut and displayed in basket) 132. Best 3 Apples (any variety) 133. Best 3 Peaches (any variety) 134. Best Bunch Grapes (any variety) 135. Best 6 Plums (any variety) 136. Best 3 Pears (any variety) 137. Most Unusual Vegetable (kohlrabi, salsify, etc.) 138. Best Display Gourds (2 or more) 139. Most Unusual Gourd 140. Vegetable Garden Collage Pictures 141. Best Heads of Garlic (3) 142. Best Garden Display (8 or more different items produced this year) (Creativity of displaying is encouraged.) 143. Best Youth Garden Display (Ages 12 and Under) (8 or more items produced this year) (Creativity of displaying is encouraged.) 144. Most Unusual Shaped Vegetable or Fruit (i.e. looks like something other than what it is.)
FLOWERS AND PLANTS 2018 A Standard Flower Show Chairman: Bardstown Garden Club SPECIFIC RULES 1. For non-professionals only (no florists, greenhouse workers, nurserymen, or their employees) 2. Fresh plant materials may not be treated in any way (i.e. waxing, oiling, etc.) NO artificial plant materials are permitted. ARTISTIC DESIGN Best of Show - $10.00 and Rosette 1 st Place - $5.00 2 nd Place - $4.00 3 rd Place - $3.00 1. No wider or deeper than 18 ; no height limit. 2. Altered foliage or flowers permitted. CLASSES #151 - #158 must be all fresh plant materials. 151. Design using a kitchen utensil 152. Design in a basket 153. Design using all wild plant materials 154. All foliage design 155. Design incorporating vegetable(s) and/or fruit(s) 156. Design with a patriot theme 157. Design of your choice 158. Small fresh design (no taller or wider than 8 ). CLASSES #159 160 must use only dried plant materials. 159. Design using all wild dried plant materials OR mixed wild and cultivated dried plant materials. 160. Miniature design with dried materials (no taller or wider than 5 ) CLASSES #161 165 may use dried and/or fresh plant materials. 161. Design using weathered wood 162. Design using a toy 163. Design using a holiday theme (Christmas, Easter, Halloween, etc.) 164. Design in a cup or mug 165. Design with an arts and crafts theme
HORTICULTURE DIVISION Best of Show - $10.00 and Rosette 1 st Place - $5.00 2 nd Place - $4.00 3 rd Place $3.00 1. Only fresh plant material, grown by exhibitor 2. Plants must be in possession of exhibitor for at least 90 days before fair 3. Cut specimens must be displayed in clear bottles, with no underwater foliage. Wedging permitted. Plant material and containers should be in good proportion. 4. Plants/containers clean and well maintained. Maximum pot diameter 10. 5. Specimen = 1 type of plant. Specimens = more than one type of plant. 6. Scientific naming of specimens encouraged and given more weight in judging. 166. One long stem hybrid tea rose w/foliage 167. 1 Miniature rose w/foliage 168. 1 Rose specimen (any other rose) w/foliage 169. 3 petunias w/foliage 170. 1 Large Zinnia (w/foliage) 171. 3 small Zinnias (w/foliage) 172. 1 Large Gladiola (Stem as long as possible) 173. 1 Miniature Gladiola (Stem as long as possible) 174. Large Marigold (w/foliage) 175. 1 Small Marigold spray (w/ foliage) 176. 1 Stem Day Lily 177. 1 Stem Oriental Lily 178. 1 Specimen of Hydrangea 179. 1 Stalk Coleus 180. 1 Sunflower w/foliage 181. Cactus Plant 182. Succulent Plant(s) maximum of 5 specimens in pot 183. African Violet Plant 184. Fairy Garden may contain non-plant elements for effect (I.e. figurines, miniature garden structures, etc.). Maximum of 5 specimens in pot. 185. Any other specimen or up to 3 specimens in a pot.
FIELD CROPS 2018 GENERAL RULES: (See Samuels Hall Rules and Regulations) 1. Must be grown by exhibitor. BEST OF SHOW - $10.00 & Rosette lst 2nd 3rd $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 201. Best entry of Hybrid Corn (3 ears and 1 quart shelled) 202. Best collection (3 or more) of grain, field seeds, plants, crops. (For example: wheat, oats, barley, fescue seed, red clover seed, timothy seed, orchard grass seed, soybean, sorghum seed, lespedeza seed. 203. Best exhibit of Alfalfa Hay (1 bale) 204. Best exhibit of Legume and Grass Mix (other than alfalfa) (1 bale) 205. Best Alfalfa and grass mixed (1 bale) 206. Best entry of growing Burley tobacco plant. (Potted) 207. Best entry of Burley tobacco by sticks (6 plants/stick) 208. Best 1 gallon of soybeans, any variety 209. Best 1 gallon wheat, any variety
CLOTHING 2018 GENERAL RULES: (See Samuel Hall Rules & Regulations) 1. All exhibits are to be made by the exhibitor. Entries must be in name of person who made the article. 2. If possible and applicable item should be on coat hanger. 3. Articles should be clean. BEST OF SHOW AWARD - $10.00 and Rosette 1st 2nd 3rd $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 231. Best Tailored Garment 232. Best Casual Outfit (2 or more pieces) 233. Best Dress 234. Best Special Occasion Clothing 235. Best Baby Clothes 236. Best Christening Dress 237. Best Decorated Clothing (includes sweat shirts, tee shirts, vest) 238. Best Bonnet 239. Best Smocked Article 240. Best Hand-Made Apron 241. Best Doll Clothes 242. Best Children's Clothing 243. Best Children s Costume (i.e. Halloween) 244. Best Vest 245. Best Patchwork Clothing Article 246. Best Fleece Clothing Article 247. Best Upcycled Item (i.e. mitten made from old sweater) 248. Best Miscellaneous Clothing Article
HOBBIES & CRAFTS 2018 GENERAL RULES: (See Samuels Hall Rules and Regulations) 1. All exhibits are to be completed by the exhibitor. 2. Entries must be made in name of person who made the article. HOBBIES BEST OF SHOW - $10.00 and Rosette 1st 2nd 3rd $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 261. Best Collection Hobby (Adult) (i.e. baseball cards, arrowheads) 262. Best Collection Hobby (under 16 yrs. of age) (i.e. baseball cards, arrowheads) 263. Best Creative Hobby (Adult) 264. Best Creative Hobby (under 16 yrs. of age) 265. Best Model Car (under 16 yrs. of age) 266. Best Model Airplane (under 16 yrs. of age) 267. Best Model Car (age 16-20) 268. Best Misc. Model (any age) CRAFTS 269. Best Hand Made Jewelry Item 270. Best Glazed Ceramic Item 271. Best Stained Ceramic Item 272. Best Dry-Brushed Ceramic Item 273. Best Small Handmade Basket (not to exceed 12") (any dimension) 274. Best Large Handmade Basket (over 12") 275. Best Handmade Fancy Basket 276. Best Grape Vine Basket 277. Best Pottery Item 278. Best Clay Sculpture 279. Best Miscellaneous Item
ART GENERAL RULES (See Samuels Hall Rules and Regulations) 1. All pieces must be suitably framed or mounted with the proper fixtures (wire or hooks). Pieces that are not ready to hang will NOT be accepted. 2. All works must be original (except preschool category). 3. Last school grade completed should be guideline for entering categories. ART PRESCHOOL DIVISION 291. Coloring - A pre-printed page on which pre-school age child has used coloring crayons to complete entry. 292. Original Drawing 293. Miscellaneous ART 1-3 GRADE DIVISION 294. Pencil Drawing 295. Color Drawing (Crayons, markers, pencils) 296. Miscellaneous (tempera, finger paints etc.) ART 4-6 GRADE DIVISION 297. Pencil Drawing 298. Color Drawing (Crayons, markers, pencils) 299. Collage 300. Water Color 301. Miscellaneous ART 7-8 GRADE DIVISION 302. Pencil Drawing 303. Color Drawing 304. Collage 305. Sculpture 306. Ink Drawing
307. Water Color 308. Miscellaneous ART 9-12 GRADE DIVISION 309. Pencil Drawing (black & white) 310. Ink Drawing 311. Charcoal Drawing 312. Color Drawing (crayons, markers, pastels) 313. Acrylic Painting 314. Oil Painting 315. Water Color Painting 316. Sculpture (paper mache, clay, wood, metal, tempera etc.) 317. Collage 318. Miscellaneous ART ADULTS DIVISION 319. Pencil Drawing 320. Ink Drawing 321. Charcoal Drawing 322. Color Drawing 323. Acrylic Painting 324. Oil Painting 325. Water Color Painting 326. Collage 327. Gourd Art (painted) 328. Gourd Art (carved) 329. Gourd Art (etched) 330. Best Creation in Wood Burning 331. Miscellaneous
PHOTOGRAPHY GENERAL RULES (See Samuels Hall Rules and Regulations) 1. All pieces must be suitably framed or mounted with the proper fixtures (wire or hooks). Pieces that are not ready to hang will NOT be accepted. 2. All works must be original (except preschool category). 5. Photography entries may be any size. Must be mounted on matt board or framed. 6. Last school grade completed should be guideline for entering categories. PHOTOGRAPHY PRESCHOOL DIVISION 351. Photography (Black/White) 352. Photography (Color) 353. Photography Sepia 354. Photography miscellaneous PHOTOGRAPHY 1-3 GRADE DIVISION 355. Photography (Black/White) 356. Photography (Color) 357. Photography Sepia 358. Photography miscellaneous PHOTOGRAPHY 4-6 GRADE DIVISION 359. Photography (Black/White) 360. Photography (Color) 361. Photography Sepia 362. Photography miscellaneous PHOTOGRAPHY 7-8 GRADE DIVISION 363. Photography (Black/White)
364. Photography (Color) 365. Photography Sepia 366. Photography miscellaneous PHOTOGRAPHY 9-12 GRADE DIVISION 367. Photography (black & white). Must be mounted on matt board or framed. 368. Photography (color). Must be mounted on matt board or framed. 369. Photography Sepia 370. Photography Miscellaneous PHOTOGRAPHY ADULTS DIVISION 371. Photography (color) 372. Photography (black & white) 373. Photography Sepia 374. Photography - Digital Imaging
ANTIQUES 2018 GENERAL RULES: (See Samuels Hall Rules and Regulations) 1. No antique dealer permitted to exhibit. 2. Entries must be made in name of person who owns the item. 4. Items must be 50 years and older. 5. Items will be judged on age, rarity and condition. BEST OF SHOW AWARD - $10.00 AND Rosette 1st 2nd 3rd $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 381. Best Antique Nelson County Document (Certificate, School Record, Report Card, Letter-dated) 382. Best Antique Nelson County memorabilia (must be dated) 383. Best Antique book, agricultural book, cookbook, or agricultural magazine prior to 1920 384. Best Antique advertising item (no larger than 6 sq. ft) 385. Best Antique pocket knife non advertising 386. Best Antique pocket knife - advertising 387. Best Antique child s toy or game 388. Best group of antique buttons. Limit 12 buttons. Must be secured on cloth covered surface, no larger than 6. 389. Best group of antique marbles (limit 12). Must be in a zip-lock bag. 390. Best Antique article made of wood (must be predominately wood) 391. Best Antique carnival glass piece 392. Best Antique cut glass piece 393. Best Antique souvenir or commemorative spoon 394. Best Antique pressed glass piece 395. Best Antique paper whiskey memorabilia 396. Best Antique whiskey memorabilia not paper 397. Best Boy Scout or Girl Scout memorabilia (literature, buttons, etc) 398. Best Antique linens 399. Best Antique photo of group (not to exceed 12 in height, length, or width including frame if any) 400. Best Antique hand corn planter 401. Best Antique milk bottle 402. Best most unusual cast iron cookware piece 403. Best Antique hand tool 404. Best Antique small farm related item (calf weaners, etc., no larger than 12 )
405. Best Antique basket 406. Best Antique University of Kentucky Extension Publication Pre 1950 407. Best Antique post card (agriculture scene, gardening, or farm kitchen related) 408. Best Antique fishing tackle item 409. Best Antique camera or projector 410. Best Antique butter churn 411. Best Antique item made from tin, copper, or brass 412. Best Antique mustache cup 413. Best WWI or WWII memorabilia 414. Best Black History memorabilia 415. Best Genealogy Reports 416. Best Antique Sports Item 417. Best Antique Laundry Equipment or item 418. Best Antique Bible 419. Best Antique Medicine Bottle 420. Best Antique china or porcelain knickknack, must be marked Made in Japan, no taller than 6 421. Best Antique sewing item 422. Best Antique kitchen equipment or gadget 423. Best Pre 1950 automobile memorabilia
QUILTS 2018 GENERAL RULES: (See Samuels Hall Rules & Regulations) 1. Entries must be entered in name of person who made the article. 2. Only completed projects will be accepted. 3. Articles must be clean. BEST OF SHOW AWARD - $10.00 & Rosette 1st 2nd 3rd $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 431. Best hand pieced hand quilted quilt 432. Best hand pieced machine quilted quilt 433. Best machine pieced hand quilted quilt 434. Best machine pieced machine quilted quilt 435. Best applique quilt 436. Best baby quilt 437. Best novelty quilt 438. Best quilted wall hanging 439. Best Antique Quilt (50 years or older) 440. Best quilted bag 441. Best quilt top not quilted 442. Best tacked quilt 443. Best miscellaneous quilted item
TEXTILES 2018 GENERAL RULES: (See Samuels Hall Rules and Regulations) l. All exhibits are to be handmade by the exhibitors. 2. Entries must be made in name of person who made the article. 3. Only completed projects will be accepted. 5. Articles should be clean. CROCHET DIVISION Classes 451. Best afghan 452. Best adult clothing piece 453. Best child clothing piece 454. Best baby afghan 455. Best miscellaneous item KNITTING DIVISION Classes 456. Best afghan 457. Best adult clothing piece 458. Best child clothing piece 459. Best baby afghan 460. Best miscellaneous item NEEDLEPOINT DIVISION Classes 461. Best picture 462. Best pillow 463. Best miscellaneous item COUNTED CROSS STITCH DIVISION Classes BEST OF SHOW AWARD - $10.00 and Rosette lst 2nd 3rd $5.00 $4.00 $3.00
464. Best picture 465. Best pillow 466. Best miscellaneous item SEASONAL ITEMS DIVISION Classes 467. Best Christmas stocking 468. Best tree skirt 469. Best Christmas wreath 470. Best miscellaneous item MISCELLANEOUS TEXTILES Classes 471. Best pillow case 472. Best home furnishing 473. Best afghan 474. Best miscellaneous item