Garden County Nebraska

Agriculture : All Grains, Sheaf Grains, Corn, Cucubertas, Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs
Baking : Breads, Cakes, Rolls, Cookies, Candy, Pies, Microwave Baking, Bread Makers
Canned or Preserved : Canned Fruits, Vegetables, Pickles/Relishes, Canned Meats, Miscellaneous
Art Work/Paintings
Floriculture
Crafts/Hobbies
Needlework
Clothing
Photography

Open Class Entry Information

Entry day, Thursday, August 3, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed for judging after 5:00 p.m. A "Best of Show" will be selected from each Class.
Friday, August 4: Exhibit Hall open 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 5: Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday. August 6: Open at 8:00 a.m.
No exhibits will be removed before 4: p.m.
Exhibit removal from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Not responsible for exhibits or premiums after 6:00 p.m.
Directors
Susan Delatour, Garden County Ag Society
Karen McCormick, Garden County Ag Society

Open Class Rules

1. All entries are open to Garden County residents only.
2. All entries must be made or grown by the exhibitor and shall not have been exhibited at any prior Fair.
3. All Exhibits, excluding Floriculturr and agriculture, must be done during the current year. All canned or preserved foods will be etched for identification.
4. ONLY ONE ARTICLE MAY BE ENTERED UNDER ANY CLASS NUMBER BY ANY EXHIBITOR
5. All entries must be clean and be in place in the appropriate department and ready for judging no later than 4:00 p.m., August 3, 2006
6. "Kids Korner" - Boys and girls, ages pre-school through 16 may enter in any of the Open Class Divisions.
7. Judges will choose a Best of Show from each Class.
8. The Garden County Fair Management will not be responsible for any article of any kind that may be lost, destroyed or damaged in any way, but the utmost care will be used in the handling and protection of each exhibit.
9. FOR DISPLAY ONLY. Individuals may display items not to be judged.

All exhibits will be displayed and judged according to Open Class Rules.
Those entering in the Senior Citizen Division cannot enter in the Adult Division.

Open Class Premium List

Agriculture Baking Canned or Preserved Art Work/Paintings Floriculture Crafts/Hobbies Needlework Clothing Photography
CLASS A - AGRICULTURE
Sheaf grains must be tied in 6" circumference displays. Vine crop vegetables must have stems and please do not wash or brush vegetables or fruits. "Planning, Growing and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibits" EC741231 is a pamphlet which may be obtained from the Extension Agent's Office.
All Grains $2.00 $1.00
1. Wheat
2. Oats
3. Millet
4. Sunflower

Sheaf Grains $2.00 $1.00
5. Alfalfa
6. Barley
7. Field corn, 3 stalks
8. Millet
9. Oats
10. Rye
11. Sudan
12. Wheat

Corn (10 ears shucked) $2.00 $1.00
13. Popcorn
14. Corn a. sweet b. field

Cucubertas $2.00 $1.00
15. Cucumber, 3 a. pickle b. slicing
16. Muskmelon, cantaloupe, 1
17. Pumpkin, 1
18. Squash 1 a. winter b. summer
19. Watermelon, 1
20. Novelty, anything large, unusual, malformed

Vegetables $2.00 $1.00
21. Asparagus, 5 stalks
22. Beans 10 a.green b. waxed
23. Beets, red 3
24. Broccoli, 3
25. Brussel sprouts, 5
26. Carrots 3
29. Cabbage
30. Celery, 1 plant
31. Cauliflower, 1 head
32. Eggplant
33. Kohlrabi, 3
34. Lettuce
35. Onions, a. yellow b. white c. red
36. Parsnips, 3
37. Peppers a. bell b. banana c. jalapeno d. red e. yellow
38. Peas, 5
39. Potatoes, 5 a. red b. white
40. Radishes, 5
41. Tomatoes, 3 a. cherry b. roma c. green d. slicer
42. Turnips, 3
43. Okra 3
44. Novelty, anything large, unusual, malformed

Fruits $2.00 $1.00
45. Apples3
46. Currants, 10
47. Chokecherries, 10
48. Gooseberries, 10
49. Grapes 1 cluster
50. Nectarines, 3
51. Peaches
52. Pears, 3
53. Plums, 3
54. Raspberries, 10
55. Rhubarb, 6 stalks
56. Strawberries, 10
67. Novelty, anything large, unusual, malformed
58. Miscellaneous

Herbs $2.00 $1.00
59. Mint, 1 plant
60. Garlic, 1 stalk
61. Basil
62. Parley, 2 stems
63. Endive, 1 plant
64. Dill, 3 stems w/heads
65. Miscellaneous

CLASS B - BAKING
Baked goods must be exhibited on paper plates in sealed plastic bags.
Breads- 1 loaf or 4 pieces (2" x 4") $4.00 $2.00
1. Banana
2. Cinnamon
3. Cornbread
4. French
5. Pumpkin
6. Rye
7. Sourdough
8. White
9. Whole wheat
10.Zucchini
11.Miscellaneous
12. Biscuits, baking powder
13. Dinner Rolls

Rolls (5 each) $4.00 $2.00
14. Cinnamon
15. Cupcakes
16. Doughnuts
17. Fruit
18. Muffins
19. Miscellaneous

Cakes, Unfrosted (5" cake or one layer, no mixes!) $4.00 $2.00
20. Angel food
21. Applesauce
22. Burnt Sugar
23. Chiffon
24. Chocolate
25. Coffee cake
26. Fruit
27. Pound
28. Pumpkin
29. Sponge
30. White
31. Yellow
32. Zucchini
33. Fancy decorated, only frosting will be judged
34. Miscellaneous

Cookies (5 each) $4.00 $2.00
35. Brownies
36. Butterscotch
37. Chocolate chip
38. Decorated
39. Drop or press
40. Filled, any kind
41. Gingersnap
42. No bake
43. Oatmeal
44. Peanut butter
45. Refrigerator
46. Rolled or molded
47. Square or bar
48. Sugar
49. Miscellaneous

Candy (5 pieces) $2.00 $1.00
50. Caramel
51. Divinity
52. Fudge
53. Hard
54. Mints
55. Peanut brittle
56. Miscellaneous

Pies (Pies must be 5", no mixes or frozen!) $5.00 $3.00
57. Apple
58. Berry
59. Cherry
60. Cream
61. Peach
62. Raisin
63. Pumpkin
64. Mincemeat
65. Rhubarb
66. Any one crust
67. Any double crust

Bread Makers $2.00 $1.00
68. Bagels, 5 each
69. Breads, 1 loaf
70. Buns, 5 each
71. Coffee cake, 1 each
72. Muffins, 5 each
73. Pizza dough, 1 each
74. Pretzels, 5 each
75. Rolls, 5 each
76. Miscellaneous

CLASS C - CANNED OR PRESERVED
Containers must be clean, standard jars with new lids and labeled to content. All jams and jellies must be labeled and sealed with lids in standard half-pint or pint jars or standard jelly jars.
Canned Fruits $2.00 $1.00
1. Apples
2. Applesauce
3. Apricots
4. Berries
5. Cherries
6. Peaches
7. Pears
8. Plums
9. Rhubarb
10. Jams, Butters, Preserves/Marmalades
11. Jelly
12. Juices, fruit
13. Miscellaneous

Canned Vegetables $2.00 $1.00
14. Asparagus
15. Beans
16. Beets
17. Carrots
18. Corn
19. Juices
20. Mixed vegetables
21. Peas
22. Peppers
23. Preserves, vegetable, any kind
24. Tomatoes
25. Miscellaneous

Pickles/Relishes $2.00 $1.00
26. Beets
27. Bread and Butter
28. Carrots
29. Beans
30. Apples
31. Dill, plain
32. Dill, kosher
33. Dill, sweet
34. Mixed pickles
35. Mustard
36. Onion
37. Zucchini
38. Sweet
39. Watermelon
40. Miscellaneous

Canned Meats $2.00 $1.00
41. Beef
42. Fish
43. Meat products (A. lard, B. soap)
44. Mincemeat
45. Pork
46. Poultry
47. Wild game
48. Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous $2.00 $1.00
49. Barbecue sauce
50. Chili sauce
51. Catsup
52. Spaghetti sauce
53. Sauerkraut
54. Honey
55. Miscellaneous

CLASS D - Art Work/Paintings
ART WORK/PAINTINGS $4.00 $2.00
1. Acrylic
2. Charcoal
3. Etching
4. Mixed media
5. Oils
6. Pastel
7. Pen
8. Pencil
9. Watercolor
10. Drawings
11. Computer generated
12. Fabric/soft art (no clothing)
13. Felt tip markers
14. Miscellaneous

CLASS G - Crafts/Hobbies
CRAFTS/HOBBIES $4.00 $2.00
1. Basketry
2. Bead work
3. Bread dough
4. Burlap/macrame/rope/hoop hanging
5. Calligraphy
6. Candle art
7. Ceramics
8. Clay
9. Carving
10. Decoupage
11. Doll clothing
12. Dried flowers/seeds/pine cones
13. Embroidery/knitting/crocheting/cross stitch
14. Fabric
15. Featherwork
16. Felt/foam
17. Jewelry
18. Leatherwork
19. Metal work/magnet
20. Paper
21. Plastercraft
22. Plastic
23. Pottery
24. Potpourri
25. Ribbon
26. Rock
27. Stained glass
28. Tole painting
29. Woodwork
30. Yarn
31. Miscellaneous

CLASS F - FLORICULTURE
Exhibitors are allowed one entry per class. The exhibitor must know the variety of flowers they are entering. Pleas note dimensions of flowers, colors, and number of stems required per entry (as stated on premium list). Flowers and stems are counted and measured by judges. Each entry should be the same color of flower. Cut flowers should have minimal foliage with stems as long as possible and in CLEAR GLASS CONTAINERS. The following ARE NOT ALLOWED: Hollyhocks, morning glories, four o'clocks, and poppies.
Cut Flowers - all with some attached foliage $2.00 $1.00
1. Achillea, 3 stems, (A. Perennial)
2. Aster, 3 (A. Dwarf B. Regular C. Giant)
3. Begonia, 1 stem
4. Black Eyed Susan, 1 stem
5. Calendula, 3 stems
6. Cannas, 1 stem
7. Carnation, 3 stems
8. Chrysanthemum, 3 stems (A. Cushion B. Medium, C. Other D. Football, 1 stem)
9. Coreopsis, 3 stems (A. Moon beam B. Single C. Double)
10. Cornflowers (Bachelor Buttons) 3 stems
11. Cosmos, 3 stems (A. old fashioned B. double C.dwarf)
12. Dahlias 1 large floating
13. Dahlias, 3 stems (A. Dwarf B. Medium C. Bi-color)
14. Daisy 3 stems (A. single B. double C. painted D. miscellaneous)
15. Delphinium, 1 stem
16. Dianthus, 3 stems (A. Single B. Double C. Perennial)
17. Echinacea (purple coneflower), 3 stems
18. Feverfew, 1 stem
19. Gaillardia, 3 stems
20. Gazanie, 3 stems
21. Geranium (A. Martha Washington B. Ivy C. Regular D. Double)
22. Gladiolus, 1 spike (A. Regular B. Miniature C. Ruffle D. Bi-color)
23. Golden Glow, 3 stems
24. Larkspur, 1 stem
25. Lily, 1 stem a. single b. perennial c. other
26. Marigolds, 3 stems (A. Single B. Dwarf C. Misc. D. Medium (2-3 inch) E. Giant (over 3 inch on 1 stem)
27. Mallow, 3 stems
28. Nasturtium, 3 stems
29. Pansies, 3 stems (A. Large B. Small)
30. Petunias, 3 stems (A. Single B. Double C. Ruffle D. Other)
31. Phlox (A. Annual, 3 stems B. Perennial, 1 stem)
32. Rose, 1 stem (A. Hybrid tea B. Floribunda (1 spray) C. Miniature) D. Other
33. Rudbeckia, 3 stems (A. Regular B. Large - 1 stem) 34. Salvia, 3 stems
35. Snapdragons, 3 stems (A. Giant B. Dwarf)
36. Statice 1 stem
37. Sweet William, 1 stem
38. Sunflowers, 1 stems (A. Domestic B. Wild)
39. Verbania, 3 stems (A. Annual B. Perennial C. Vine)
40. Vinca 3 stem
41. Violas, 3 stems (A. Small B. Large)
42. Zinnia, 3 stems (A. Dwarf B. Ruffled C. Bi-color D. Giant(1 stem) )
43. Miscellaneous, 3 stems

New Category will be Container Gardening No arrangements or houseplants will be Accepted All plants should be compatible and assembled by the exhibitor. The plant material should be proportioned to the container. Exhibitor should be able to carry and move the container by themselves.
HOUSE PLANTS WILL BE EXCLUDED
44. Container size 17-20 inches in length by 7-8 inches wide $4.00 $2.00
45. Container size 8 inches in diameter minimum and 14 inches maximum $4.00 $2.00
46. Oval container 20-24 inches in circumference $4.00 $2.00

Artistic Designs Floral Arrangements
COWBOY UP
$4.00 and $2.00

Limited to 2 arrangements per person. Accessories are permitted in any or all of these arrangements.

#1: Boots - Designers choice of material. Can either be fresh or dried. A cowboy boot must be used for the container.

#2: Calf Roping - Two containers in this arrangement depicting lots of action. All fresh plant material.

#3: Spring Round-Up - A free standing arrangement made of all fresh plant material. A free standing arrangement is one that can be viewed from all sides. A round-up has a mixture of cattle breeds so mix up the flowers in your arrangement.

CLASS N - NEEDLEWORK
Entries must be cleaned, pressed, blocked, etc. Wall hangings must have hanger on back. Pictures must be securely framed. Bring clothes hangers for clothing. The article judged "Best of Show" in Needlework Division is eligible for State Fair entry. Only one article may be entered in the State Fair contest from each county. Exhibitor must live in county.

1. Kitchen Accessory $2.00 $1.00: A. Cross stitch, B. Crocheted, C. Embroidery, D. Miscellaneous
2. Afghans $7.00 $5.00: A. Knitted B. Crocheted
3. Bedspreads, Comforters $7.00 $5.00: A. Knitted B. Crocheted C. Miscellaneous
4. Booties, slippers, socks, hats, gloves, scarves $2.00 $100: A. Knitted B. Crocheted
5. Sweater Set $4.00 $2.00: A. Knitted B. Crocheted
6. Baby Afghan $4.00 $2.00: A. Knitted B. Crocheted
7. Baby Quilt $4.00 $2.00: A. Knitted B. Crocheted C. Machine pieced D. Hand pieced E. Miscellaneous
8. Table Cover $4.00 $2.00: A. Cross-stitch B. Applique C. Embroidery D. Knitted E. Crocheted F. Miscellaneous
9. Doll, Animal $3.00 $2.00: A. Yarn B. Miscellaneous
10. Wall Accessory $3.00 $2.00: A. Needle punch B. Cross-stitch C. Yarn D. Applique E. Latch hook F. Miscellaneous
11. Pillow Cases, Dresser Scarves, Doilies $3.00 $2.00: A. Embroidery B. Cross-stitch C. Painted D. Applique E. Crocheted F. Miscellaneous
12. Stuffed Pillows $3.00 $2.00: A. Cross-stitch B. Knitted C. Crocheted D. Miscellaneous
13. Quilts $7.00 $5.00: A.Hand pieced B. Embroidery C. Cross Stitch D. Machine pieced E. Miscellaneous
14. Rugs $5.00 $3.00: A. Yarn B. Latch hook C. Miscellaneous
15. Framed Pictures $5.00 $3.00: A. Cross-stitch B. Needle punch C. Crewel D. Latch hook E. Embroidery D. Miscellaneous

Clothing $5.00 $3.00
16. Dresses
17. Formal
18. Coat
19. Skirted Suit
20. Pant Suit
21. Men's Suit
22. Jacket
23. Shirt
24. Skirt
25. Slacks
26. Lingerie
27. Sports Wear
28. Miscellaneous $4.00 $2.00: (A. Ribbon B. Bead C. Artwork D. Crocheted E. Knitted F. Yarn G. Needlepoint)

CLASS P - PHOTOGRAPHY
All entries shall not have been exhibited at any prior fair. Exhibitor must have taken original exposure.
Section 1-Black and White $2.00 $1.00
1. Scenic
2. Wild Animals
3.Domestic animals
4. Wild birds
5. Domestic fowl
6. A. Trees B. Flowers
7. Insects
8. Fruits and vegetables
9. Architecture
10. Occupation
11. Candid
12. Portrait
13. Sports
14. Silhouettes
15. Still life, table top arrangements
16. Action
17. Seasons, weather
18. Night
19. Miscellaneous

Section 2-Color Prints $2.00 $1.00
1. Scenic
2. Wild Animals
3.Domestic animals
4. Wild birds
5. Domestic fowl
6. A. Trees B. Flowers
7. Insects
8. Fruits and vegetables
9. Architecture
10. Occupation
11. Candid
12. Portrait
13. Sports
14. Silhouettes
15. Still life, table top arrangements
16. Action
17. Seasons, weather
18. Night
19. Miscellaneous

Section 3- Digital Black and White $2.00 $1.00
1. Scenic
2. Wild Animals
3.Domestic animals
4. Wild birds
5. Domestic fowl
6. A. Trees B. Flowers
7. Insects
8. Fruits and vegetables
9. Architecture
10. Occupation
11. Candid
12. Portrait
13. Sports
14. Silhouettes
15. Still life, table top arrangements
16. Action
17. Seasons, weather
18. Night
19. Miscellaneous

Section 4- Digital Color $2.00 $1.00
1. Scenic
2. Wild Animals
3.Domestic animals
4. Wild birds
5. Domestic fowl
6. A. Trees B. Flowers
7. Insects
8. Fruits and vegetables
9. Architecture
10. Occupation
11. Candid
12. Portrait
13. Sports
14. Silhouettes
15. Still life, table top arrangements
16. Action
17. Seasons, weather
18. Night
19. Miscellaneous

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