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2021 Open Class Fair Book
Madison County Fair July 6-11, 2021
Madison Fairgrounds Madison, NE 68748
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Madison County Fair Board
Officers:
President: Randy Ritterbush
Vice President: Jeff Wickett
Secretary: Deb May
Treasurer: Linda Haack
Board of Directors:
Dave Amick
Luke Beiermann
Tom Borchers
Russell Dusel
Jeanie Emery
Sherri Fish
Tim Kruid
Scott Owen
Brady Wegener
Sheryl White
Judy Yoch
Madison County Extension Board
Keith Dittrich
Roger Echtenkamp
Aly Jurgensmeier
Kevin Kowalski
Deb Lyon
Lynn Reynolds
Juan Sandoval
Madison County
4-H Council
Officers:
President: Evan Unkel
Vice President: Jamie Frisch
Secretary: Katie Ferguson
Treasurer: Amy Kreikemeier
Adult Members:
Katie Ferguson
Jamie Frisch
Amy Kreikemeier
Doug McKibbon
Mark McKibbon
Mike Noelle
Lynn Reynolds
Evan Unkel
Jamie Unkel-Wolff
Youth Members:
Rebecca Arkfeld
Kiara Brachle
Tessa Ferguson
Hunter Kreikemeier
TJ Seevers
Nebraska Extension in
Madison County Phone:
402–370–4040
Madison County
Fairgrounds Office Phone:
402–454–2144
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Open Class Coordinators:
TBA
OPEN CLASS GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
ENTRIES ARE OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS OF NEBRASKA
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
Bring exhibits to the proper exhibit area. They will then be entered in
their classes by the superintendent of the department.
All possible care will be taken, but the Madison County Ag Society will
not be responsible for loss or damage to entries including containers.
Each exhibitor is permitted only one item in each class number.
NO “FOR SALE” signs will be permitted on entries.
Please read all rules pertaining to each department before entering.
Entries must be ready for judging as stated in the instructions for
each department.
All open class contestants, please note that only so much money is
available for cash awards. In the event that the total amount for the
premiums exceeds the budget, individual cash awards will be reduced by
percentage to stay within budget.
Awards specified to Madison County can be awarded to only residents of
Madison County.
Laughter is the shock absorber that softens the bumps of life.
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OPEN CLASS DEPARTMENTS
A Dog Show
B Cat Show
C Field Products
D Vegetable & Fruit
E Flowers
F Potted Plants
G Arrangements
H Senior Citizens
I Junior
J Food Preservation
K Baked Goods
L Baked Goods (Ages 16 and Under)
M Microwave
N Needlecraft
O Baby Items
P Crafts
Q Photography
R Ceramics
Entry Tag Order Form Is Located in the Back of the Fair Book
If you don’t want your children to hear you,
pretend you are talking to them.
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2021 PROGRAM SCHEDULE *Events subject to change without notice.
TUESDAY, JUNE 1 at 5:00 P.M.—Deadline to the Extension Office:
All 4-H and FFA Livestock ID Sheets and Photographs (Horse,
Market Beef, Breeding Beef, Feeder Calf, Cow / Calf Pair, Bucket
Calf, Market Sheep, Breeding Ewes, Market Goat, Breeding Market
Goat, Dairy Goat, Market Swine, Dairy, Poultry, and Rabbit)
Vaccination Forms for Dog and Cat
4-H and FFA Pre–entry Forms
4-H and FFA YQCA
County Horse Level Testing (District and State deadline is May 7)
Fashion show forms (pink sheets) can be submitted June 1 but no
later than Friday, June 18
THURSDAY, JUNE 24
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Fairgrounds Clean–up
SATURDAY, JUNE 26
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interview judging of ALL 4–H static exhibits
except Foods and Gardening, Madison County Fairgrounds
3:00 p.m. Public 4–H Fashion Show, Commercial Building
MONDAY, JUNE 28
4-H Bucket Calf Record Book due to the Extension Office
TUESDAY, JULY 6
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 4–H Interview Judging of Foods and Gardening,
4–H Building
12:00 – 11:00 p.m. 4-H Building Closed for Set-up
2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 4–H / FFA Assigned Stalls and Pens Available for:
Horse and Livestock, except Lactating Dairy and Feeder Calves
Small Animals, except Dog, Cat, or Wild Game
All Rabbits Must Be in Place by 7:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, JULY 6 CONTINUED
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5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Open Class Flowers and Exhibits Check–In,
Octagon Building
(Open Class Exhibits can also be entered Wednesday morning from
8:00 to 11:00 a.m.)
7:30 p.m. Rodeo Slack Night, Grandstand Arena
10:00 p.m. Dance, Activity Center
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7 4–H Day at the Fair
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Open Class Flowers and Exhibits Enter & Check In,
Octagon Building
4–H / FFA Weigh–in / Check–in Schedule:
7:30 a.m. Hogs
9:30 a.m. Sheep and Goats
10:30 a.m. Beef Cattle, including Bucket Calves, Breeding Beef,
and Market Beef
All Livestock, Horses, and Small Animals Must Be in Place by Noon
except lactating Dairy, Feeder Calves, Dog, Cat, and Wild Game.
9:00 a.m. 4–H / FFA Dog Show & Open Class Show, Activities Center
1:00 p.m. 4–H / FFA Rabbit Show, Small Pet Building
4-H Bucket Calf Interviews, 4–H Office
2:00 p.m. Cloverbud
3:00 p.m. Beginning Bucket Calf
3:30 p.m. Advanced Bucket Calf
2:00 – 11:00 p.m. 4–H Building Open to the Public
4:00 p.m. 4–H Livestock Judging Contest, South Side of Livestock Arena
6:00 – 11:00 p.m. Heart of America Carnival Open
5:00 – 11:00 p.m. Commercial Building Open
Open Class Building open upon completion of judging
7:10 p.m. 4–H Members meet by 4–H Office to walk to the Grandstand
for introduction prior to the rodeo; wear your 4–H t–shirt
7:30 p.m. MID–STATES CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO & 4–H NIGHT,
Grandstand Arena
10:00 p.m. Dance, Activity Center
THURSDAY, JULY 8
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9:00 a.m. 4–H / FFA Hog Show, South Side of Livestock Arena
9:30 a.m. 4–H / FFA Dairy Show, North Side of Livestock Arena
Lactating cows must be in place by 9:00 a.m.
Dairy Goat Show to follow Dairy Show
9:00 a.m. 4–H / FFA Horse Show, Grandstand Arena
All English, Trail, Reining, Ranch Pleasure, Poles, Barrels,
Cloverbud Stick Horse Ride, Stationary Roping
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Open Class Building Open
11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. 4–H Building Open
11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Commercial Building Open
2:00 p.m. 4–H Bucket Calf Show, North Side of Livestock Arena
Show Order: Cloverbud
Beginning Bucket Calf
Advanced Bucket Calf
4:00 p.m. 4–H Presentation Contest, 4–H Office
6:00 – 11:00 p.m. Heart of America Carnival Open
7:30 p.m. MID–STATES CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO & VETERAN
NIGHT, Grandstand Arena
10:00 p.m. Dance, Activity Center
FRIDAY, JULY 9 9:00 a.m. 4–H / FFA Horse Show, Grandstand Arena
Showmanship, Halter, Walk–Trot, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship,
Western Riding
9:00 a.m. 4–H / FFA Sheep Show, South Side of Livestock Arena
4–H / FFA Meat Goat Show to Follow Sheep Show
9:00 a.m. 4–H / FFA Cat Show, Activity Center
Open Class Cat Show to Follow
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Open Class Building Open
11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. 4–H Building Open
11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Commercial Building Open
2:00 p.m. 4–H / FFA Companion Animal Show, 4-H Office
3:30 p.m. 4–H Scavenger Hunt, South Side of Livestock Arena
6:00 – 11:00 p.m. Heart of America Carnival Open
7:30 p.m. MID–STATES CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO, Grandstand Arena
10:00 p.m. Dance, Activity Center
SATURDAY, JULY 10
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7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Breakfast, Food Court
6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Stocker Feeder Weigh–in (must in place by 8:30 a.m.)
9:00 a.m. 4–H / FFA Beef Show, North Side of Livestock Arena
9:30 a.m. 4–H / FFA Poultry Show, Small Pet Building
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Open Class Building Open
11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. 4–H Building Open
11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Commercial Building Open
4:00 – 11:00 p.m. Hearts of America Carnival Open
7:00 p.m. HEAD EAST, Grandstand Arena
8:30 p.m. REO SPEEDWAGON, Grandstand Arena
10:00 p.m. Dance, Activity Center
SUNDAY, JULY 11
8:00 a.m. Release of 4–H / FFA Animals
9:30 a.m. Church Service, Activities Center
10:00 am. – 4:00 p.m. Open Class Building Open
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Commercial Building Open
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 4–H Building Open
4:00 – 10:00 p.m. Heart of America Carnival Open
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Payment of 4–H Premiums, 4–H Office
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Release of 4–H Exhibits, 4-H Building
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Payment of Open Class Premiums, Open Class
Building
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Release of Open Class Exhibits, Open Class
Building
6:00 p.m. 4–H Office Closed
7:00 p.m. Opening Act THE DYLAN BLOOM BAND, Grandstand Arena
8:30 p.m. AARON WATSON, Grandstand Arena
FIREWORKS FINALE Following Concert
10:00 p.m. Dance, Activity Center
MONDAY, JULY 12
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Pick up Large 4–H Exhibits at the Fairgrounds
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Pick up Large 4–H Exhibits at the Fairgrounds
SCHOOL ART EXHIBITS – Open Daily Upstairs in Open Class Building
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DEPARTMENT A –
OPEN CLASS FUN DOG SHOW An open class fun dog show will occur on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at
9:00 a.m. at the Activities Center of the Madison County Fairgrounds in
conjunction with the 4–H Dog Show. This show is open to Madison
County residents ONLY, both youth and adult.
DEPARTMENT B –
OPEN CLASS CAT SHOW The Open Class Cat Show will follow the 4-H Show on Friday, July 9,
2021, at approximately 11:00 a.m.
Cats must be four months or older. Under four months will not be
accepted. Cats must be free of fleas, ticks, and ear mites, as well as free
of discharge from nose and eyes. Cats must have current rabies and
distemper shots and exhibitor must provide written proof of vaccination.
No expectant or nursing mother cats and no female cats in heat may be
entered.
Show is open to everyone, including 4-H exhibitors. Limit of two cats
per exhibitor.
Ribbon placing only:
1. Long Hair Cat with Fluffy Tail
2. Long Hair Kitten with Fluffy Tail (4–8 months)
3. Short Hair Cat
4. Short Hair Kitten (4–8 months)
Special Judge’s Open Class Trophy Awards:
5. Best Personality
6. Oldest Exhibit
7. Most Unusually Marked
8. Most Spirited Exhibit – Garfield Award will be given
to the cat who best personifies the Garfield personality.
9. Best Groomed
10. Most Expressive Eyes
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FIELD AND GARDEN DEPARTMENT OCTAGON BUILDING
Superintendent: Brooke Anderson
ENTRY TIME: Tuesday, July 6, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, July 7, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
JUDGING TIME: Wednesday, July 7, 1 p.m.
RELEASE TIME: Sunday, July 11, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
1. Pre–registration for exhibitor numbers only is encouraged but not
required. Forms are in the back of book. Mail before July 1, 2021, to:
Madison County Fair Office
P. O. Box 775
Madison, NE 68748
All exhibitors will be assigned an Exhibitor Number. This number
must appear on all entry tags in order to receive premiums.
Entry tags are available from the Extension Office in Norfolk or the
Fair Office in Madison. Exhibitors are encouraged to complete entry
tags prior to bringing exhibits to the Fair. Exhibitor Numbers, Entry
Forms, and tags may also be filled in at entry time. All items must be
entered in the name of the producer/maker.
2. Entries are open to Madison County Residents and Madison County
4–H family members unless otherwise specified.
3. All possible care will be taken, but the Madison County Ag Society will
not be responsible for loss or damage to entries, including containers.
4. Each Exhibitor is permitted only one item in each class number.
5. Items must be clean and NOT PREVIOUSLY ENTERED, otherwise
they will be disqualified. Items must be strictly grown/made by the
exhibitor and completed since 2020 Fair, unless otherwise stated.
For 2021 Fair, items must be grown in 2021.
6. All exhibitors will please note that only so much money is available
for cash awards. In the event that total amount for the premiums
exceed the budget, individual cash awards will be reduced by
percentage to stay within budget.
7. NO "For Sale" signs will be permitted on entries.
8. Exhibits should be selected for type, uniformity, quality and maturity.
9. Premium money may be picked up at release time or from Fair
Office by August 15, 2021.
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DEPARTMENT C – FIELD PRODUCTS
Lot 1 GRAINS & SEEDS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
One quart jar (clear mayonnaise) qualify as an exhibit. Exhibits must be
of the current year's growth, except numbers 1, 5, 6, 11, & 12, which
will be from the last year's growth. Entries must contain the correct
number of specimens or they will be disqualified.
Class
1. Alfalfa
2. Barley
3. Brome
4. Crested Wheatgrass
5. Forage Sorghum
6. Grain Sorghum
7. Hard Winter Wheat
8. Intermediate Wheat Grass
9. Oats
10. Red Clover
11. Soybeans
12. Vetch
13. Winter Rye
14. Yellow Corn
15. Other Than Listed
Lot 2 CORN
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Growth of last year; an entry contains three ears.
Class
16. Yellow Corn
17. White Corn
18. Rice popcorn
19. Yellow popcorn
20. Pearl Popcorn
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21. Indian Corn
22. Strawberry Popcorn
23. Other Than Listed
Lot 3 STALK DISPLAY 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
One stalk per entry. Ears of corn should be husked back for display.
Class
24. Yellow Corn
25. White Corn
26. Popcorn
27. Sweet Corn
28. Grain Sorghum
29. Forage Sorghum
30. Tallest Stalk of Corn (1 stalk)
31. Tallest Tame Sunflower (1 stalk)
32. Other Than Listed
Lot 4 SHEAF DISPLAY 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Sheaf grain & tame grasses should not be less than three inches in
diameter at the middle hank. Sheaves of wild grasses should not be less
than one inch at the center hank.
Forage stalk should retain their foliage, but small sheaves should be
stripped of leaves.
Class
33. Hard Winter Wheat
34. Winter Rye
35. Oats
36. Barley
37. Soybeans
38. Millet
39. Yellow Sweet Clover
40. Red Clover
41. White Sweet Clover
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42. Blue Grass
43. Timothy Grass
44. Brome Grass
45. Crested Wheat Grass
46. Intermediate Wheat Grass
47. Sudan Grass
48. Alfalfa
49. Wild Grass
50. Orchard Grass
51. Other Than Listed
LOT 5 FIELD PRODUCTS
Children 16 Years and Under 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
52. Alfalfa
53. Brome
54. Corn
55. Popcorn
56. Grain & Seeds
57. Oats
58. Stalk Display
59. Sheaf Display
60. Yellow Seed Corn
61. Yellow Sweet Corn
62. Indian Corn
63. Tallest Stalk of Corn
64. Tallest Stalk of Sweet Corn
65. Tallest Soybean Plant
66. Other Than Listed
Sopping, and with no sign of stopping, either—then a breather.
Warm again, storm again—what is the norm, again?
It's fine, it's not, it's suddenly hot: Boom, crash, lightning flash!
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DEPARTMENT D – VEGETABLES & FRUIT
LOT 1 VEGETABLE & ROOT CROP 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Quantity necessary for entry is indicated after each entry number.
Exhibits must be prepared following the directions given in 4–H 226
available at the Nebraska Extension in Madison County. All vegetables
must be clean and free of dirt.
Class
1. Asparagus (5)
2. Beans String, Green (12)
3. Beans String, Yellow (12)
4. Beans, Purple (12)
5. Beets, Table (5)
6. Broccoli (2 bunches)
7. Brussel Sprouts (12)
8. Cabbage, Round (1 head)
9. Cabbage, Flat (1 head)
10. Cabbage, Red (1 head)
11. Largest Head of Cabbage (1 head)
12. Carrots (5)
13. Cauliflower (2 bunches)
14. Celery (2 bunches)
15. Cucumber, Pickles – 2 to 3 inches (5)
16. Cucumber, Bread & Butter or Dill Size – 4 to 6 inches (3)
17. Cucumber, Burpless (3)
18. Cucumber, Slicers (3)
19. Egg Plant (2)
20. Garlic (2 bulbs)
21. Gourds, Dry (6)
22. Kale (3)
23. Kohlrabi (5)
24. Lettuce, Leaf (6 leaves in bunch)
25. Lettuce, Head (1)
26. Leek (5)
27. Onions, White (3)
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28. Onions, Red (3)
29. Onions, Yellow (3)
30. Onion, Winter (1)
31. Onion, Green (10 per bunch)
32. Largest Onion (1)
33. Parsnips (5)
34. Peas (12 pods)
35. Peas, Sugar Snap (12 pods)
36. Peppers, Red (2)
37. Peppers, Yellow (2)
38. Peppers, Cherry (2)
39. Peppers, Green (2)
40. Peppers, Jalapeno (2)
41. Peppers, Other (2)
42. Potatoes, Kennebec (5)
43. Potatoes, Russet (5)
44. Potatoes, Red (5)
45. Potatoes, White (5)
46. Potatoes, Yukon Gold (5)
47. Potatoes, Sweet (5)
48. Potatoes, Other (5)
49. Pumpkins (1)
50. Pumpkins, Mini (3)
51. Rutabaga (3)
52. Radishes, Red (6 per bunch with tops)
53. Radishes, White (6 per bunch with tops)
54. Radishes, Oriental
55. Rhubarb (5 stalks)
56. Spinach
57. Squash, Hubbard (1)
58. Squash, Acorn (2)
59. Squash, Butternut (2)
60. Squash, Other Winter (2)
61. Squash Zucchini, Green – 5 to 6 inches (2)
62. Squash Zucchini, Yellow – 5 to 6 inches (2)
63. Squash Biggest Zucchini (1)
64. Squash, Crookneck (2)
65. Squash, Other Summer 2)
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66. Sweet Corn, Yellow (3 ears) Clean & In Plastic Wrap
67. Sweet Corn, White (3 ears) Clean & In Plastic Wrap
68. Sweet Corn, Yellow / White (3 ears) Clean & In Plastic Wrap
69. Longest ear of Sweet Corn (1 ear) Clean & In Plastic Wrap
70. Tomatillos (3)
71. Tomatoes, Red (3)
72. Tomatoes, Yellow (3)
73. Tomatoes, Green (3)
74. Tomatoes, Cherry (5)
75. Tomatoes, Pear Shaped (5)
76. Tomatoes, Roma (5)
77. Turnips (3)
78. Okra (5)
79. Other Than Listed
LOT 2 FRUIT 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
80. Apples, Red (6)
81. Apples, Yellows (6)
82. Apples, Crab (6)
83. Apricots (5)
84. Cantaloupe (1)
85. Cherries (1 pint)
86. Choke Cherries (1 pint)
87. Elderberry (1 pint)
88. Gooseberries (1 pint)
89. Grapes, Red (1 bunch)
90. Grapes, White (1 bunch)
91. Mulberries (1 pint jar)
92. Muskmelons (1)
93. Peaches (3)
94. Pears (3)
95. Plums (5)
96. Raspberries (1 pint)
97. Strawberries (1 pint)
98. Watermelon (1)
99. Other Than Listed
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LOT 3 HERBS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
100. Sweet Basil (5 stems with leaves)
101. Chives (12 stems)
102. Cilantro (5 stems)
103. Dill – 10 to 12 inches (5 stems)
104. Parsley (5 stems)
105. Shallot (3 bulbs)
106. Horseradish (2 specimens)
107. Plate of Three Different Herbs
108. Sage (5 stems)
109. Mint (5 stems)
110. Rosemary (5 stems)
111. Thyme (5 stems)
112. Oregano (5 stems)
113. Other Than Listed
LOT 4 DECORATED FRUITS & VEGETABLES
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Any combination of fruits and / or vegetables, regular or misshapen, can
be used to form a person display or an animal display. Items used must
be homegrown.
Class
114. People
115. Animals
116. Other Than Listed
LOT 5 MONSTER VEGETABLES
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
One entry per class.
Class
117. Beet
118. Cucumber
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119. Onion
120. Potato
121. Pumpkin
122. Radish
123. Squash, Summer
124. Squash, Winter
125. Tomato
126. Watermelon
LOT 6 GRANDPARENT / GRANDCHILD ENTRY
Children must be 12 years old or under as of July 1.
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Grandparent/Grandchild joint entry. Either the grandparent or grandchild
must be a resident of Madison County. This must be joint effort by both.
Entry must include a picture of them actively working on the project.
Item must be completed since the 2020 fair.
Class
127. Vegetable and Fruit
128. Grains and Seeds
LOT 7 VEGETABLES, FRUITS & HERBS
Children 16 Years and Under
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
129. Carrots (5)
130. Green String Beans (12)
131. Cabbage, Round (1 head)
132. Largest Head of Cabbage
133. Cucumber, Pickling – 2 to 3 inches (5)
134. Cucumber, Slicers
135. Cucumber Dills – 4 to 6 inches (3)
136. Leaf Lettuce
137. Onion, White (3)
138. Onion, Yellow (3)
139. Onion, Red (3)
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140. Onion, Winter (3)
141. Onion, Green (10 per bunch)
142. Largest Onion
143. Peas (12 pods)
144. Peppers, Green (2)
145. Peppers, Jalapenos
146. Potatoes, Red (5)
147. Potatoes, White (5)
148. Yukon Gold (5)
149. Radishes (6 per bunch with tops)
150. Rhubarb (5 stalks)
151. Squash Zucchini, Green – 5 to 6 inches (2)
152. Squash Biggest Zucchini (1)
153. Sweet Corn, Yellow (3 ears) Clean & In Plastic Wrap
154. Longest Ear of Sweet Corn (1ear) Clean & In Plastic Wrap
155. Tomatoes, Red (3)
156. Tomatoes, Green (3)
157. Apples, Red (6)
158. Apricots (5)
159. Mulberries (1 pint)
160. Peaches (3)
161. Pears (3)
162. Strawberries (1 pint)
163. Raspberries (1 pint)
164. Fruit Other Than Listed
165. Chives (12 stems)
166. Dill – 10 to 12 inches (5 stems)
167. Parsley (5 stems)
168. Plate of Three Different Herbs
169. Mint
170. Herb Other Than Listed
171. Decorated Fruit & Vegetable – People
172. Decorated Fruit & Vegetable – Animal
173. Decorated Fruit & Vegetable – Other Than Listed
174. Vegetable Other Than Listed
You only have to do a very few things right in your life so long as you
don’t do too many things wrong. ~Warren Buffett~
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LOT 8 NUTS
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
175. Walnuts
176. Other Nuts
FLORICULTURE DEPARTMENT OCTAGON BUILDING
Superintendent: Ruth Oswald
ENTRY TIME: Tuesday, July 6, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, July 7, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
JUDGING TIME: Wednesday, July 7, 1 p.m.
RELEASE TIME: Sunday, July 11, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
1. Pre–registration for exhibitor numbers only is encouraged but not
required. Forms are in the back of book. Mail before July 1, 2021, to:
Madison County Fair Office
P. O. Box 775
Madison, NE 68748
All exhibitors will be assigned an Exhibitor Number. This number
must appear on all entry tags in order to receive premiums.
Entry tags are available from the Extension Office in Norfolk or the
Fair Office in Madison. Exhibitors are encouraged to complete entry
tags prior to bringing exhibits to the Fair. Exhibitor Numbers, Entry
Forms, and tags may also be filled in at entry time. All items must be
entered in the name of the producer/maker.
2. Entries are open to Madison County Residents and Madison County
4–H family members unless otherwise specified.
3. All possible care will be taken, but the Madison County Ag Society will
not be responsible for loss or damage to entries, including containers.
4. Each Exhibitor is permitted only one item in each class number.
5. Items must be clean and NOT PREVIOUSLY ENTERED, otherwise
they will be disqualified. Items must be strictly grown/made by the
exhibitor and completed since 2020 Fair, unless otherwise stated.
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For 2021 Fair, items must be grown in 2021.
6. All exhibitors will please note that only so much money is available
for cash awards. In the event that total amount for the premiums
exceed the budget, individual cash awards will be reduced by
percentage to stay within budget.
7. NO "For Sale" signs will be permitted on entries.
8. Exhibits should be selected for type, uniformity, quality and maturity.
9. Floriculture entries MUST be grown by exhibitor. Some foliage must
be left on specimen exhibit if variety allows. Each exhibitor must
furnish containers for each entry. ALL specimens must be in clear
glass containers. The entry will be judged on the basis of size, form,
color, substance, condition, and typical performance of that variety. If
the specimen variety is entered incorrect it will be set aside for
display only.
10. ALL foliage must be removed below water line.
11. Flowers for arrangements need not be grown by exhibitors, but all
arrangements must be made by exhibitor. Flower arrangements will
be judged on distinction, perfection, proportion and balance, relation
of material and container, color harmony and condition of quality of
material. Condition of material should never be inferior.
12. Potted plants must be in the container at least one week before
exhibiting. A flowering plant must be in bloom.
13. Premium money may be picked up at release time or from Fair
Office by August 15, 2021.
DIVISION E – FLOWERS
SECTION 1 CUT FLOWERS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
ALL specimens must be in clear glass containers.
Three to five blooms each. Tall flowers such as delphinium, gladiolus,
lilies, etc. may have one bloom.
Class
1. Ageratum
2. Alyssum
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3. Amaryllis
4. Aster – Ball Form or Pincushion Crested
5. Aster – Single, Shaggy, or Cactus
6. Aster – Hardy
7. Bell of Ireland
8. Baby's Breath – Single
9. Baby's Breath – Double
10. Balsam
11. Bachelor Buttons
12. Bee Balm
13. Black–eyed Susan / Gloriosa Daisy
14. Calendula
15. Calibrachoa
16. Celosia – Cockscomb
17. Celosia – Plumed
18. Cleome
19. Columbine
20. Coneflower – Purple
21. Coneflower – Other
22. Coreopsis – Large
23. Coreopsis – Small
24. Coral Bells
25. Cosmos
26. Dahlia – Large Formal
27. Dahlia – Large Cactus
28. Dahlia – Medium
29. Dahlia – Small
30. Daisy – Shasta
31. Daisy – Other
32. Delphinium
33. Dianthus Carnation
34. Fever Few
35. Gaillardia
36. Gladiolus – White
37. Gladiolus – Red
38. Gladiolus – Pink
39. Gladiolus – Peach
40. Gladiolus – Yellow
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41. Gladiolus – Purple
42. Gladiolus – Lavender
43. Gladiolus – Ruffled
44. Gladiolus – Other Colors
45. Heliopsis
46. Hibiscus
47. Hollyhocks
48. Impatiens – White
49. Impatiens – Pink or Rose
50. Impatiens – Red
51. Impatiens – Bicolor
52. Impatiens – Salmon or Orange
53. Impatients – Purple
54. Larkspar
55. Liatris
56. Luneria (Money Plant)
57. Marigold – Large
58. Marigold – Medium
59. Marigold – Dwarf
60. Mums
61. Nasturtium
62. Pansy
63. Petunia – Single
64. Petunia – Single Ruffled
65. Petunia – Double
66. Petunia – Double Ruffled
67. Petunia – Multicolored
68. Phlox – Annual
69. Phlox – Perennial
70. Physostegia (False Dragon Head)
71. Pincushion
72. Plalycodon (Balloon Flower)
73. Salvia – Annual
74. Salvia – Perennial
75. Snapdragon
76. Statice – Perennial
77. Statice – Annual
78. Strawflower
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79. Stock
80. Sultana
81. Sunflower
82. Sweet Peas
83. Verbena
84. Veronica
85. Vinca
86. Yarrow – Yellow
87. Yarrow – Colored
88. Zinnia – Large Double
89. Zinnia – Large Cactus
90. Zinnia – Intermediate
91. Zinnia – Dwarf
92. Zinnia – Other
93. Unusual
94. Other Than Listed
SECTION 2 DAYLILY (Hermerocallis) 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
95. Yellow
96. Orange / Peach
97. Burgundy
98. Pink
99. Bicolor
100. Other Than Listed
SECTION 3 ASIATIC LILIES 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
101. Yellow
102. Orange
103. Pink
104. White
105. Red
106. Other Than Listed
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SECTION 4 ORIENTAL LILY 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
107. Any color
SECTION 5 EXOTIC LILY 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
108. Trumpet
109. Longflorium (Easter Lily)
110. Tiger Lily
SECTION 6 ORIENPET
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
111. White
112. Red
113. Pink
114. Yellow
115. Other Than Listed
SECTION 7 CUT ROSES 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
116. Climbing
117. Floribunda
118. Grandiflora
119. Miniature Rose
120. Polyantha
Friendship is a garden in which memories grow.
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SECTION 8 TEA ROSES
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
One or more blooms each. ALL specimens must be displayed in a clear
glass container.
Class
121. Red
122. White
123. Yellow
124. Pink / Lavender
125. Knock–out
126. Peach / Orange
127. Other Than Listed
SECTION 9 CUT SHRUB & VINE 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
One or more sprig or vine each. ALL specimens must be displayed in a
clear glass container.
Class
128. Clematis
129. Honeysuckle
130. Hydrangea
131. Trumpet Vine
132. Any Other Flowering Shrub
133. Any Other Flowering Vine
SECTION 10 GRANDPARENT / GRANDCHILD ENTRY
Children must be 12 years old or under as of July 1.
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Grandparent/Grandchild joint entry. Either the grandparent or grandchild
must be a resident of Madison County. This must be joint effort by both.
Entry must include a picture of them actively working on the project.
Item must be completed since the 2020 fair.
Class
134. Flowers
135. Plants
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DIVISION F – POTTED PLANTS
SECTION 1 PLANTS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Plant must be in container at least one week before exhibiting.
A flowering plant must be in bloom.
Class
1. African Violet – Double
2. African Violet– Single
3. Aeroplane Plant
4. Baby Tears
5. Begonia – Angel Wing
6. Begonia – Beef Steak
7. Begonia – Rex
8. Begonia – Rose
9. Begonia – Strawberry
10. Begonia – Other
11. Calibrachoa
12. Coleus
13. Dieffenbachia
14. Fern – Asparagus
15. Fern – Boston
16. Fern – Other
17. Fiddle Leaf Fig
18. Fuchsia
19. Geranium – Red
20. Geranium – White
21. Geranium – Pink
22. Geranium – Other
23. Impatiens
24. Impatiens – New Guinea
25. Ivy
26. Jerusalem Cherry
27. Joseph's Coat
28. Lantana
29. Moses in the Bulrushes
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30. Oxalis
31. Palm
32. Peperomia – Green
33. Peperomia – Variegated
34. Philodendron
35. Prayer Plant
36. Rubber Tree
37. Sansevieria (Snake Plant)
38. Shamrock
39. Shrimp Plant
40. Swedish Ivy
41. Other Than Listed
SECTION 2 HANGING BASKET
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Plants must be in container at least one week before exhibiting.
A flowering plant must be in bloom.
Class
42. Houseplants
43. Flowering Houseplants
44. Outdoor Plants
45. Flowering Outdoor Plants
46. Collection of at Least Three Varieties
SECTION 3 COLLECTION OF PLANTS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Plant(s) must be in container a least one week before exhibiting.
A flowering plant must be in bloom.
Class
47. Potted Cacti
48. Potted Foliage Plants
49. Potted Flowering Plants
50. Planter Box
51. Other Than Listed
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SECTION 4 ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
52. Fountain
53. Feather Reed
54. Other Than Listed
SECTION 5 SUCCULANTS
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
55. Agave
56. Aloe
57. Hen and Chickens
58. Silver Crown or Silver Ruffles
59. Jade Plant (Crassula Ovata)
60. Pickle Plant
61. Cactus Smoke
62. Cactus Rattail
63. Crown of Thorns
64. Sedum
65. Desert Garden (collection of three)
66. Other Than Listed
SECTION 6 FAIRY GARDENS
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
The miniature “scene” contained in an open container and featuring
miniature or small slow growing houseplants. The garden needs to have
an imaginative theme and miniature accessories, i.e. bench, fence from
tiny twigs, small shell for bathtub, etc.
Class
67. Small Display
68. Medium Display
69. Large Display
Ideas are like children: your own are wonderful.
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DIVISION G – ARRANGEMENTS
SECTION 1 ARTISTIC 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Major focus is fresh cut flowers. Arrangements will be judged on the
basis of: 50% design, 30% color, 20% relation of material to container.
Class
1. Holiday Table – Specify the Holiday
2. Using Roses
3. Old-fashioned
4. Children's Party
5. Oriental
6. Dinner Table
7. Brandy Sniffer
8. All Foliage
9. Wall Hanging
10. Combination Flower / Vegetable / Herb
SECTION 2 TABLE 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Main focus is on dried materials. Condition of material used should
never be inferior. Arrangements will be judged on the basis of:
50% design, 20% color, 30% props.
Class
11. Driftwood
12. Dried Materials
13. Grain
Weather Lore:
When the wind is west, fishing is the very best.
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SECTION 3 CONSERVATION & RECYCLING 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
14. Arrangement in a Bottle
15. Arrangement in a Tin Can
16. Arrangement in an Improvised Container
17. Ditch Arrangement
1) All fresh plants must come from Madison County ditches.
2) Arrangement must contain at least three different species.
3) Container used will also be judged.
18. Artistic Arrangement
DIVISION H – SENIOR CITIZENS Age 65 Years or Older
SECTION 1 ARRANGEMENTS
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Main focus is on fresh cut flowers.
Class
1. Dinner Table
2. Grandmother’s Old-fashioned Bouquet
3. Coffee Table
4. Breakfast Table
Weather Lore:
If the first three days of April be foggy, there will be a flood in June.
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SECTION 2 HOUSE PLANTS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Plant must be in container at least one week before exhibiting.
A flowering plant must be in bloom.
Class
5. African Violet – Double
6. African Violet – Single
7. Cactus – Any Kind
8. Fern – Any Kind
9. Geranium – Red
10. Geranium – White
11. Geranium – Pink
12. Other Than Listed
DIVISION I – JUNIOR Under 18 Years of Age
SECTION 1 HANGING BASKETS AND PLANTERS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
1. Houseplants
2. Flowering Houseplants
3. Outdoor Plants
4. Flowering Outdoor Plants
5. Collection of at Least Three Varieties
SECTION 2 CONSERVATION & RECYCLING 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
6. Arrangement in a Bottle
7. Arrangement in a Tin Can
8. Arrangement in an Improvised Container
9. Non–blooming Arrangement in Any Container
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FOODS DEPARTMENT OCTAGON BUILDING
Superintendent: Jayne Freudenburg
ENTRY TIME: Tuesday, July 6, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, July 7, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
JUDGING TIME: Wednesday, July 7, 1 p.m.
RELEASE TIME: Sunday, July 11, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
1. Pre–registration for exhibitor numbers only is encouraged but not
required. Forms are in the back of book. Mail before July 1, 2021, to:
Madison County Fair Office
P. O. Box 775
Madison, NE 68748
All exhibitors will be assigned an Exhibitor Number. This number
must appear on all entry tags in order to receive premiums.
Entry tags are available from the Extension Office in Norfolk or the
Fair Office in Madison. Exhibitors are encouraged to complete entry
tags prior to bringing exhibits to the Fair. Exhibitor Numbers, Entry
Forms, and tags may also be filled in at entry time. All items must be
entered in the name of the producer/maker.
2. Entries are open to Madison County Residents and Madison County
4–H family members unless otherwise specified.
3. All possible care will be taken, but the Madison County Ag Society will
not be responsible for loss or damage to entries, including containers.
4. Each Exhibitor is permitted only one item in each class number.
5. Items must be clean and NOT PREVIOUSLY ENTERED, otherwise
they will be disqualified. Items must be strictly grown/made by the
exhibitor and completed since 2020 Fair, unless otherwise stated.
For 2021 Fair, items must be grown in 2021.
6. All exhibitors will please note that only so much money is available
for cash awards. In the event that total amount for the premiums
exceed the budget, individual cash awards will be reduced by
percentage to stay within budget.
7. NO "For Sale" signs will be permitted on entries.
8. All food preservation must comply with current USDA processing
methods, available from County Extension Office.
9. Judge will not open jars in the Food Preservation Division.
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10. Baked Goods and Microwave Division: Entire entry will be judged,
after which the judge will remove a portion for display. Remainder of
item may be picked up after judging is complete.
11. Cakes may or may not be frosted unless otherwise stated.
12. One grand champion and one reserve champion ribbon will be
awarded in the Food preservation & Baked Goods Division.
13. Premium money may be picked up at release time or from the Fair
Office by August 15, 2021.
DEPARTMENT J – FOOD PRESERVATION ALL canned items must be regulation canning jars with name embossed
on the side of the jar. ALL entries must have a two–piece ring lid.
Make sure jars have the correct amount of headspace.
LOT 1 CANNED FRUIT 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
1. Apples
2. Applesauce
3. Apricots
4. Berries
5. Cherries, Red
6. Cherries, Bing
7. Peaches
8. Pears
9. Plums
10. Pie Filling
11. Other Than Listed
When the grass looks greener on the other side of the fence,
it may be that they take better care of it over there.
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LOT 2 CANNED VEGETABLES
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
12. Beans, Yellow
13. Beans, String
14. Beets
15. Carrots
16. Corn
17. Mixed Vegetables
18. Sauerkraut
19. Soup
20. Tomatoes
21. Tomato Juice
22. Other Than Listed
LOT 3 PICKLES & RELISHES 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
23. Beets Pickled
24. Green Beans Pickled
25. Pickles, Bread and Butter
26. Pickles, Cucumber Sweet
27. Pickles, Dill
28. Pickles, Watermelon
29. Pickles, Whole
30. Other Pickled Vegetable
31. Other Pickled Fruit
32. Relish, Corn
33. Relish, Cucumber
34. Relish, Pepper
35. Relish, Zucchini
36. Jalapenos
37. Other Than Listed
Advice to worms: sleep late.
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LOT 4 SAUCES 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
38. Bar-B-Que Sauce
39. Chili Sauce
40. Ketchup
41. Pizza Sauce
42. Salsa
43. Salsa, Other
44. Sloppy Joe Sauce
45. Spaghetti Sauce
46. Other Than Listed
LOT 5 CANNED MEATS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
47. Beef
48. Chicken
49. Pork
50. Lard
51. Other Than Listed
LOT 6 QUICK DINNER 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Minimum of three jars, maximum of five jars (all the same size), plus a
menu. Meal includes three to five canned foods that can be prepared in
an hour. List menu on a 3 x 5 inch index card and attach to one of the
jars. Attach or display all jars together. Classes are set noting the meat
ingredient first.
Class
52. Beef
53. Chicken
54. Pork
55. Other
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LOT 7 PRESERVES 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
56. Cherries
57. Peach
58. Strawberries
59. Tomato
60. Other Than Listed
LOT 8 BUTTERS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
61. Apple
62. Grape
63. Peach
64. Plum
65. Syrup
66. Other Than Listed
LOT 9 JAMS
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00 Class 67. Apricot 68. Chokecherry 69. Grape 70. Peach 71. Pear 72. Raspberry 73. Strawberry 74. Rhubarb 75. Other Than Listed
Weather Lore: When the Moon rises red and appears large, with clouds,
expect rain in twelve hours.
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LOT 10 JELLY 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class 76. Apple 77. Cherry 78. Chokecherry 79. Elderberry 80. Grape 81. Plum 82. Strawberry 83. Other Than Listed
LOT 11 DEHYDRATED FOODS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class 84. Dried Fruit 85. Dried Vegetable 86. Fruit Leather 87. Jerky 88. Dried Pasta 89. Onions 90. Parsley 91. Dill 92. Basil 93. Other Herbs 94. Collection of Dried Herbs (3 or more) 95. Other Than Listed
LOT 12 CANDIES
1st–$2.00 2nd–1.50 3rd–$1.00
Candy may not be made in the microwave.
Class
96. Divinity 97. Taffy 98. Fudge 99. Mints 100. Hard Candies 101. Other Than Listed
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LOT 13 HOME BREWED WINE, BEER, SODA
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00 Class 102. Red Wine 103. White Wine 104. Sweet Wine 105. Rose Wine 106. Beer 107. Spirits 108. Mixes 109. Soda 110. Other Than Listed
LOT 14 GRANDPARENT / GRANDCHILD ENTRY
Children must be 12 years old or under as of July 1.
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Grandparent / Grandchild joint entry. Either the grandparent or grandchild
must be a resident of Madison County. This must be joint effort by both.
Entry must include a picture of them actively working on the project. Item
must be completed since the 2020 fair.
Class
111. Canned Fruit 112. Canned Vegetable
LOT 15 FOOD PRESERVATION
Youth 16 Years and Under
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
113. Canned Fruit 114. Canned Vegetable 115. Pickles, Relishes, and Sauces 116. Canned Meat 117. Preserves 118. Butters 119. Jams & Jellies 120. Dehydrated Foods 121. Candies 122. Other Than Listed
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DEPARTMENT K – BAKED GOODS
Entire entry will be judged, after which the judge will remove a portion for
display. Remainder of item may be picked up after judging is complete.
Cakes may or may not be frosted, unless otherwise stated.
LOT 1 BREADS
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
One (1) Loaf
Class
1. White Bread
2. Wheat Bread
3. Rye Bread
4. Raisin Bread
5. Quick Bread (Date, Banana, Fruit, etc.)
6. Batter Bread
7. Coffee Cake with Yeast
8. Biscuits (6)
9. Specialty Breads
10. Other Than Listed
LOT 2 ROLLS
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Six (6) of each
Class
11. Crescent Rolls
12. Dinner Rolls (Porterhouse, etc.)
13. Sweet Rolls
14. Turnovers
15. Other Than Listed
Weather Lore:
If snows begin at midday, expect a foot of it to lay.
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LOT 3 – BREADS MADE WITH A BREAD MACHINE
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
No mixes are allowed.
Class
16. White Bread
17. Wheat Bread
18. Dinner Rolls (6)
19. Sweet Rolls (6)
20. Other Than Listed
LOT 4 MUFFINS
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Six (6) of each
Class
21. Fruit
22. Grain
23. Sweet
24. Other Than Listed
LOT 5 COOKIES 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Six (6) of each
Class
25. Chocolate Chip Cookies
26. White Chip Cookies
27. Peanut Butter Cookies
28. Filled Cookies
29. Ice Box Cookies
30. Molasses Cookies
31. Oatmeal Cookies
32. Sugar Cookies
33. Plate of Cookies (3 or 4 different kinds – 12 cookies total)
34. Decorated Cookies
35. Other Than Listed
When wine goes in, the secrets come out!
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LOT 6 BARS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Six (6) of each
Class
36. Bars
37. Chocolate Brownies
38. Dessert bars
39. Other Than Listed
LOT 7 CAKES
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
“MADE FROM SCRATCH—NO BOX MIXES”
Class
40. Angel Food – Not Frosted
41. Chiffon – Not Frosted
42. Chocolate
43. Decorated – Can Be a Form or Baked
44. Fruit
45. Pound
46. Spice
47. Sponge (Not Frosted)
48. White
49. Yellow
50. Vegetable – Carrot, Zucchini, etc.
51. Cupcakes – Frosted (6)
52. Other Than Listed
Weather Lore:
If fall apples are one-sided with thick, rough skins,
a severe winter may be expected.
Snow is the poor man’s fertilizer:
good crops will follow a winter of heavy snowfall.
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LOT 8 PIES 1st– $5.00 2nd– $3.00 3rd– $2.00
Class
53. This will be a contest. Enter any kind of one- or two-crust fruit pie.
LOT 9 FOOD ART
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
54. Breads
55. Cookies
56. Cakes
LOT 10 GLUTEN-FREE
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
57. Breads
58. Rolls
59. Muffins
60. Cookies
61. Bars
62. Cakes
LOT 11 GRANDPARENT / GRANDCHILD ENTRY
Children must be 12 years old or under as of July 1.
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Grandparent/Grandchild joint entry. Either the grandparent or grandchild
must be a resident of Madison County. This must be joint effort by both.
Entry must include a picture of them actively working on the project.
Item must be completed since the 2020 fair.
Class
63. Bars / Cookies
64. Breads
Keep your mouth closed in two situations:
when swimming and when angry.
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DEPARTMENT L – BAKED GOODS Youth Age 16 Years and Under
LOT 1 BREADS & ROLLS (Youth Age 16 and Under)
1st– $2.00 2nd– $1.50 3rd– $1.00
Must bring a whole loaf, cake, or pie.
Class
1. White Bread
2. Wheat Bread
3. Quick Bread
4. Dinner Rolls (4)
5. Sweet Rolls (4)
6. Other Rolls (4)
7. Bread Machine Bread (No mixes)
8. Bread Machine Rolls (4)
9. Other Bread Machine Items
10. Other Bread
11. Biscuits (4)
12. Muffins (4)
LOT 2 COOKIES (Youth Age 16 and Under)
1st– $2.00 2nd– $1.50 3rd– $1.00
Class
13. Chocolate Chip Cookies (4)
14. Peanut Butter Cookies (4)
15. Oatmeal Cookies (4)
16. Sugar Cookies (4)
17. Sugar Cookies – Decorated (4)
18. Other Than Listed (4)
Gossip is the grapevine that grows only sour grapes.
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LOT 3 CAKES & PIES (Youth Age 16 and Under)
1st– $2.00 2nd– $1.50 3rd– $1.00
Class
19. White Cake
20. Yellow Cake
21. Chocolate Cake
22. Decorated Cake
23. Decorated Cake – Tube Decorated
24. Fruit Cake
25. Pie
26. Coffee Cake
27. Cupcakes (4)
LOT 4 BARS & BROWNIES (Youth Age 16 and Under)
1st– $2.00 2nd– $1.50 3rd– $1.00
Class
28. Bars (4)
29. Brownies (4)
30. Other Than Listed
DEPARTMENT M – MICROWAVE
LOT 1 CAKES 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
1. Any kind
LOT 2 CANDIES 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
2. Caramel Corn
3. Fudge
4. Peanut Brittle
5. Other Than Listed
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LOT 3 SNACKS
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
6. Nuts
7. Popcorn
8. Other Than Listed
LOT 4 MICROWAVE (Youth Age 16 and Under)
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
9. Cakes
10. Candies
11. Snacks
12. Other Than Listed
TEXTILE DEPARTMENT OCTAGON BUILDING
Superintendent: Geri Reeves
ENTRY TIME: Tuesday, July 6, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, July 7, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
JUDGING TIME: Wednesday, July 7, 1 p.m.
RELEASE TIME: Sunday, July 11, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
1. Pre–registration for exhibitor numbers only is encouraged but not
required. Forms are in the back of book. Mail before July 1, 2021, to:
Madison County Fair Office
P. O. Box 775
Madison, NE 68748
All exhibitors will be assigned an Exhibitor Number. This number
must appear on all entry tags in order to receive premiums.
Entry tags are available from the Extension Office in Norfolk or the
Fair Office in Madison. Exhibitors are encouraged to complete entry
tags prior to bringing exhibits to the Fair. Exhibitor Numbers, Entry
Forms, and tags may also be filled in at entry time. All items must be
entered in the name of the producer/maker.
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2. Entries are open to Madison County Residents and Madison County
4–H family members unless otherwise specified.
3. All possible care will be taken, but the Madison County Ag Society will
not be responsible for loss or damage to entries, including containers.
4. Each Exhibitor is permitted only one item in each class number.
5. Items must be clean and NOT PREVIOUSLY ENTERED, otherwise
they will be disqualified. Items must be strictly grown/made by the
exhibitor and completed since 2020 Fair, unless otherwise stated.
For 2021 Fair, items must be grown in 2021.
6. All exhibitors will please note that only so much money is available
for cash awards. In the event that total amount for the premiums
exceed the budget, individual cash awards will be reduced by
percentage to stay within budget.
7. NO "For Sale" signs will be permitted on entries.
8. Items may be covered with clear plastic for display purposes.
9. Premium money may be picked up at release time or from Fair Office
by August 15, 2021.
DEPARTMENT N – NEEDLEWORK
LOT 1 PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN'S
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Bring entry on wire hanger.
Class
1. Blouse or Shirt
2. Dress
3. Play Clothes – One or Two Pieces
4. Skirt
5. Suit
6. Pants or Shorts
7. Jumper or Jumpsuit
8. Vest
9. Jacket or Coat
10. Sleepwear
11. Sweat Suit
12. Accessories
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LOT 2 ADULT CLOTHING
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Bring entry on wire hanger.
Class
13. Lady’s Dress – One or Two Pieces
14. Lady’s Shirt or Blouse
15. Lady’s Skirt or Slacks
16. Lady’s Vest
17. Lady’s Blazer
18. Lady’s Sweatshirt and / or Outfit
19. Lady’s Lounge or Sleepwear
20. Man's Shirt
21. Man's Sport Coat
22. Man's Vest
23. Man's Sweatshirt and / or Outfit
24. Accessories
25. Handkerchiefs
26. Other Than Listed
LOT 3 ADULT CLOTHING SPECIAL
1st–$3.00 2nd–$2.50 3rd–$2.00
Bring entry on wire hanger.
Class
27. Holiday or Special Occasion
28. Lady’s Coat
29. Lady’s Suit
30. Man's Topcoat
31. Man's Suit
LOT 4 APRONS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Bring entry pinned on wire hanger.
Class
32. Cross-stitch
33. Fancy
34. Fabric
35. Applique
36. Other Than Listed
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LOT 5 FUN SEWN ACCESSORIES
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Examples: beach bag or hunting bag
Class
37. Large Bag
38. Small Bag
39. Outdoor Gear
40. Other Than Listed
LOT 6 KNITTED OR CROCHETED GARMENTS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Bring entry on wire hanger.
Class
41. Crocheted Collar
42. Crocheted Pair of Slippers or Mittens
43. Knitted Pair of Slippers or Mittens
44. Crocheted Hat or Cap
45. Knitted Hat or Cap
46. Knitted Scarf
47. Crocheted Scarf
48. Crocheted Purse
49. Knitted Purse
50. Functional Item
51. Other Than Listed
LOT 7 DECORATED CLOTHING 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Bring entry on wire hanger.
Class
52. Applique
53. Crewel
54. Cross-stitch
55. Painted
56. Tie Dye
57. Shoes
58. Other Than Listed
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LOT 8 PILLOWCASES 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
59. Crocheted Trim
60. Knitted Trim
61. Tatted Trim
62. Cross-stitch
63. Embroidery
64. Painted
65. Applique
66. Other Than Listed
LOT 9 DOILIES 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
67. Crocheted
68. Knitted
69. Crocheted – over 36 inches
70. Knitted – over 36 inches
71. Textile Painted
72. Tatted Trim
73. Hardanger – under 12 inches
74. Hardanger – over 12 inches
75. Other Than Listed
Weather Lore:
A dry March, wet April, and cool May;
fill barn cellar, and bring much hay.
Mists in May mean heat in June.
Lightning in spring indicates a good fruit year.
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LOT 10 DRESSER SCARF, RUNNER, PLACEMAT, or RUG 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
76. Embroidery
77. Quilted
78. Painted
79. Applique
80. Hardanger
81. Cross-stitch
82. Candle Wicking
83. Tatting
84. Hooked Rug
85. Woven Rug
86. Other Than Listed
LOT 11 TABLE OR LUNCHEON CLOTH 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
87. Embroidery
88. Quilted
89. Crocheted
90. Painted
91. Cross-stitch
92. Applique
93. Candle Wicking
94. Other Than Listed
LOT 12 TEA AND FINGER TOWELS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
95. Embroidery
96. Paint
97. Cross-stitch
98. Appliqué
99. Crocheted
100. Crocheted or Knitted Dishcloth
101. Crocheted or Knitted Dish Scrubber
102. Other Than Listed
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LOT 13 BED QUILTS 1st–$3.00 2nd–$2.50 3rd–$2.00
Must be suitable for a bed. Suggested minimum size of 60 by 76 inches.
Class
103. Applique, Hand Quilted
104. Applique, Machine Quilted
105. Applique, Long Arm Machine Quilted
106. Pieced – Any Number of Fabrics, Hand Quilted
107. Pieced – 10 or Fewer Different Fabrics, Machine Quilted
108. Pieced – 11 to 24 Different Fabrics, Machine Quilted
109. Pieced – 25 or More Different Fabrics, Machine Quilted
110. Mixed Technique (Contains Both Piecing & Applique), Hand Quilted
111. Mixed Technique (Contains Both Piecing & Applique), Machine
Quilted
112. Mixed Technique (Contains Both Piecing & Applique), Long Arm
Machine Quilted
113. Mixed Technique (Contains Both Piecing & Applique), Out
Sourced (Paid Another to Quilt with a Long Arm Machine)
114. Tie Quilt
115. Yo-yo Quilt
LOT 14 THROW QUILTS 1st–$3.00 2nd–$2.50 3rd–$2.00
Small quilt for personal use, not a bed.
Class
116. Appliqued, Hand Quilted
117. Appliqued, Machine Quilted
118. Appliqued, Long Arm Machine Quilted
119. Pieced, Hand Quilted
120. Pieced, Machine Quilted
121. Pieced, Long Arm Machine Quilted
122. Mixed Technique (Contains Piecing, Applique, and / or Embroidery),
Hand Quilted
123. Mixed Technique (Contains Piecing, Applique, and / or Embroidery),
Machine Quilted
124. Mixed Technique (Contains Piecing, Applique, and / or Embroidery),
Long Arm Machine Quilted
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LOT 15 CRIB AND JUVENILE QUILTS
1st–$3.00 2nd–$2.50 3rd–$2.00
Must be appropriate size and pattern for a child. For safety from
choking, quilts should not contain any embellishments.
Class
125. Appliqued, Hand Quilted
126. Appliqued, Machine Quilted
127. Appliqued, Long Arm Machine Quilted
128. Pieced, Hand Quilted
129. Pieced, Machine Quilted
130. Pieced, Long Arm Machine Quilted
131. Mixed Technique (Contains Piecing, Applique, and / or Embroidery)
LOT 16 WALL QUILTS 1st–$3.00 2nd–$2.50 3rd–$2.00
Wall quilts are not intended for use on a bed.
Miniature wall quilts – maximum size of 24 inches by 24 inches. If
blocks are used, they should be no larger than 4 inches by 4 inches.
Class
132. Miniature, Hand Quilted
133. Miniature, Machine Quilted
134. Appliqued, Hand Quilted
135. Appliqued, Machine Quilted
136. Appliqued, Long Arm Machine Quilted
137. Pieced, Hand Quilted
138. Pieced – Small, Machine Quilted, Sum of All Sides No More
Than 140 Inches
139. Pieced – Medium, Machine Quilted, Sum of All Sides 140
Inches and Less Than 200 Inches
140. Pieced – Large, Machine Quilted, Sum of All Sides 200
Inches or Greater
141. Mixed Technique (Contains Piecing, Applique, and / or
Embroidery), Hand Quilted
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142. Mixed Technique (Contains Piecing, Applique, and / or
Embroidery) – Small, Machine Quilted, Sum of All Sides Less
Than 140 Inches
143. Mixed Technique (Contains Piecing, Applique, and / or
Embroidery) – Medium, Machine Quilted, Sum of All Sides More
Than 140 Inches
LOT 17 DOLL QUILTS 1st–$3.00 2nd–$2.50 3rd–$2.00
Small size used for a doll. Can be tied or quilted. For safety from
choking, quilts should not contain embellishments.
Class
144. Doll quilt
LOT 18 QUILTS DONE BY JUNIOR YOUTH 1st–$3.00 2nd–$2.50 3rd–$2.00
Youth 12 old and under as of July 1 of current year. List age on ticket.
Class
145. Bed or Throw – Quilted or Tied
146. Wall or Doll – Quilted or Tied
LOT 19 QUILTS DONE BY SENIOR YOUTH 1st–$3.00 2nd–$2.50 3rd–$2.00
Youth 13 to 18 years old as of July 1 of current year. List age on ticket.
Class
147. Bed or Throw – Quilted or Tied
148. Bed or Throw – Quilted or Tied
Today’s trying times are tomorrow’s “good old days.”
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LOT 20 QUILTS DONE BY SENIOR ADULT 1st–$3.00 2nd–$2.50 3rd–$2.00
For persons 65 years and older as of July 1 of current year. Entrants can
also enter in non–age restricted classes.
Class
149. Appliqued, Bed Size
150. Pieced, Bed Size
151. Mixed Technique (Contains Piecing, Applique, and / or
Embroidery), Bed Size
152. Throw Quilt
153. Wall Quilt, Sum of All Sides Less Than 140 Inches
154. Wall Quilt, Sum of All Sides More Than 140 Inches
155. Tied Quilt
LOT 21 QUILTS BY TWO OR MORE INDIVIDUALS
1st–$3.00 2nd–$2.50 3rd–$2.00
Quilt made by two or more individuals. Entries can either be hand
quilted or machine quilted; however, they cannot be quilted
commercially (paid for). Names of all need to be listed on the ticket.
Class
156. Bed Quilt
157. Wall Quilt
158. Throw Quilt
159. Tie Quilt
160. Special Occasion
161. Miniature Wall Quilt
The only things children wear out faster than shoes
are parents and teachers.
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LOT 22 GRANDMA’S AND / OR GRANDPA’S QUILT,
BEDSPREAD, OR AFGHAN
1st – $3.00 2nd–$2.50 3rd–$.2.00
Entry must be made by a grandparent and entered by a grandchild.
Grandchild must be resident of Madison County.
Please make 5 inch by 7 inch card stating:
Grandparent: Name
Grandchild: Name
Year Made: Date (approximate)
Class
162. Oldest
163. Best of Class
LOT 23 QUILTED SQUARES
1st–$3.00 2nd–$2.50 3rd–$2.00
Squares should be no less than 12 inches and no larger than 18 inches;
all sides should be finished.
Class
164. Embroidery
165. Three Pieces or Less, Hand Quilted
166. Four to Nine Pieces, Hand Quilted
167. Ten or More Pieces, Hand Quilted
168. Three Pieces or Less, Machine Quilted
169. Four to Nine Pieces, Machine Quilted
170. Ten or More Pieces, Machine Quilted
171. Applique, Hand Quilted
172. Applique, Machine Quilted
Weather Lore:
If there is much thunder in May,
the months of September and August will be without.
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LOT 24 AFGHANS AND BEDSPREADS
1st–$3.00 2nd–$2.50 3rd–$2.00
Class
173. Afghan Stitch
174. Crocheted
175. Knitted
176. Granny Square
177. Crocheted with Embroidery
178. Knitted with Embroidery
179. Crocheted – Three or Less Colors
180. Knitted – Three or Less Colors
181. Crocheted – Four or More Colors
182. Knitted – Four or More Colors
183. Crocheted Bedspread
184. Knitted Bedspread
LOT 25 PILLOWS
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
185. Crocheted
186. Painted
187. Knitted
188. Fancy
189. Embroidery
190. Patchwork
191. Crewel
192. Candlewicking
193. Counted Cross-stitch
194. Quilted
195. Latch Hook
196. Appliqued
197. Other Than Listed
People who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves
seldom lose their shirts.
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LOT 26 GRANDPARENT / GRANDCHILD ENTRY
Children must be 12 years old or under as of July 1.
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Grandparent/Grandchild joint entry. Either the grandparent or grandchild
must be a resident of Madison County. This must be joint effort by both.
Entry must include a picture of them actively working on the project.
Item must be completed since the 2020 fair.
Class
198. Quilt
199. Needlework
LOT 27 NEEDLEWORK / SEWING
DONE BY SENIOR CITIZENS
80 Plus Years
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
200. Afghans
201. Embroidery Sets
202. Quilting
203. Doilies
204. Other Crafts
LOT 28 NEEDLEWORK / SEWING
DONE BY YOUTH
Youth Age 10 to 16 Years
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
205. Decorated Clothing
206. Clothing
207. Needlework
208. Pillows
209. Pillow Cases
210. Quilts
211. Clothing Accessories
212. Table Runner
213. Wall Hanging
214. Tie Blanket
215. Other Than Listed
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DEPARTMENT O – BABY ITEMS
LOT 1 BABY QUILTS 1st–$2.50 2nd–$2.00 3rd–$1.50
Class
1. Applique
2. Embroidery
3. Fancy
4. Piece Work Hanging
5. Pieced Quilt
6. Counted Cross-stitch
7. Cross-stitch
8. Nonfunctional Wall Hanging
9. Other Than Listed
LOT 2 BABY AFGHAN 1st–$2.50 2nd–$2.00 3rd–$1.50
Class
10. Crocheted
11. Hand Knitted
12. Machine Knitted
13. Other Than Listed
LOT 3 BABY SWEATER 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
14. Crocheted
15. Hand Knitted
16. Machine Knitted
Bad habits are like a comfortable bed:
easy to get into but hard to get out of.
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LOT 4 BABY GARMENTS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
17. Dress – Fabric
18. Dress – Crocheted
19. Dress – Knitted
20. Coveralls or Bibs
21. Two–piece Play Outfit
22. Booties or Footwear
23. Sleepwear
24. Other Than Listed
LOT 5 BABY BIBS 1st–$1.25 2nd–$1.00 3rd–$.75
Class
25. Applique
26. Painted
27. Pieced Fabric
28. Quilted
29. Crocheted
30. Other Than Listed
BEST IN COUNTY NEEDLEWORK
Article must have been judged “Best in County Needlework” at the
Madison County Fair. Exhibitor must reside within Madison County.
Only one needlework article may be entered in this contest from each
county. Commercial quilting is acceptable.
All work must be completed. Entry must be entered on a special entry
form and signed by the county needlework superintendent or county fair
official.
Money talks as much as ever, but what it says now makes less cents.
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FINE ARTS & CRAFTS DEPARTMENT OCTAGON BUILDING
Superintendent: Tracy Stahlecker
ENTRY TIME: Tuesday, July 6, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. JUDGING TIME: Wednesday, July 7, 1 p.m. RELEASE TIME: Sunday, July 11, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
1. Pre–registration for exhibitor numbers only is encouraged but not
required. Forms are in the back of book. Mail before July 1, 2021, to:
Madison County Fair Office
P. O. Box 775
Madison, NE 68748
All exhibitors will be assigned an Exhibitor Number. This number
must appear on all entry tags in order to receive premiums.
Entry tags are available from the Extension Office in Norfolk or the
Fair Office in Madison. Exhibitors are encouraged to complete entry
tags prior to bringing exhibits to the Fair. Exhibitor Numbers, Entry
Forms, and tags may also be filled in at entry time. All items must be
entered in the name of the producer/maker.
2. Entries are open to Madison County Residents and Madison County
4–H family members unless otherwise specified.
3. All possible care will be taken, but the Madison County Ag Society will
not be responsible for loss or damage to entries, including containers.
4. Each Exhibitor is permitted only one item in each class number.
5. Items must be clean and NOT PREVIOUSLY ENTERED, otherwise
they will be disqualified. Items must be strictly grown/made by the
exhibitor and completed since 2020 Fair, unless otherwise stated.
For 2021 Fair, items must be grown in 2021.
6. All exhibitors will please note that only so much money is available
for cash awards. In the event that total amount for the premiums
exceed the budget, individual cash awards will be reduced by
percentage to stay within budget.
7. NO "For Sale" signs will be permitted on entries.
8. Items may be covered with clear plastic for display purposes.
9. Ceramic, China, Porcelain, Glass & Dolls will be displayed in glass.
10. Premium money may be picked up at release time or from the Fair
Office by August 15, 2021.
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DEPARTMENT P – CRAFTS
LOT 1 GRANDPARENT / GRANDCHILD ENTRY
Children must be 12 years old or under as of July 1.
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Grandparent / Grandchild joint entry. Either the grandparent or
grandchild must be a resident of Madison County. This must be joint
effort by both. Entry must include a picture of them actively working
on the project. Item must be completed since the 2020 fair.
Class
1. Crafts
2. Pictures (Painted, etc.)
3. Woodworking
4. Birdhouses
5. Decorative Holiday
6. Models
7. Recycled Craft Item
8. Other Than Listed
LOT 2 CRAFT DONE BY CHILDREN
Children Age 12 Years and Under 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd– $1.00
Class
9. God's Eye
10. Masks
11. Sun Catchers
12. Stuffed Animals
13. Wall Hangings
14. Being Creative with Paper
15. Fabric Paints
16. Working with Recycled Products
17. Dolls
18. Decorated Clothing
19. Gel Pens
20. Lego Models – Less Than 100 Pieces
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21. Lego Models – More Than 100 Pieces
22. Woodworking
23. Metalwork
24. Plastic Canvas
25. Beaded Project – Small
26. Beaded Project – Large
27. Pillows
28. Decorated Frames
29. Ornaments
30. Magnets
31. Floral Items
32. Items Made from Cement
33. Items Made from Foam
34. Items Made from K–nex
35. Holiday Decorations
36. Sculpture
37. Painted Items
38. Other Than Listed
LOT 3 CRAFT DONE BY YOUTH
Youth Ages 13 to 18 Years 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd– $1.00
Class
39. God's Eye
40. Masks
41. Stuffed Animals
42. Wall Hangings
43. Being Creative with Paper
44. Fabric Paints
45. Working with Recycled Products
46. Dolls
47. Decorated Clothing
48. Gel Pens
49. Lego Models – Less Than 100 Pieces
50. Lego Models – More Than 100 Pieces
51. Woodworking
52. Metalwork
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53. Plastic Canvas
54. Beaded Project – Small
55. Beaded Project – Large
56. Pillows
57. Decorated Frames
58. Ornaments
59. Magnets
60. Floral Items
61. Items Made from Cement
62. Items Made from Foam
63. Items Made from K–nex
64. Holiday Decorations
65. Other Than Listed
LOT 4 PICTURE DONE BY CHILDREN
Children Age 6 and Under
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
66. Finger Painting
67. Crayons
68. Markers
69. Chalk
70. Color Book
71. Pencil
72. Free Hand
73. Other Than Listed
LOT 5 PICTURE DONE BY CHILDREN
Youth Ages 7 to 12 Years
1st – $2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00 Class 74. Ballpoint Painting 75. Freehand Drawing 76. Watercolor 77. Oil Painting & Acrylic Painting 78. Finger Painting
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79. Crayons 80. Markers 81. Coloring Book Picture 82. Plastic Canvas 83. Chalk Picture 84. Needlework Picture 85. Colored Pencils 86. Foil Art 87. Gel Pens 88. Pencil 89. Other Than Listed
LOT 6 PICTURE DONE BY YOUTH
Youth Ages 13 to 18 Years 1st – $2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class 90. Ballpoint Painting 91. Freehand Drawing 92. Watercolor 93. Oil Painting & Acrylic Painting 94. Finger Painting 95. Crayons Chalk 96. Pencil 97. Plastic Canvas 98. Seed or Bean Picture 99. Needlework Picture 100. Colored Pencils 101. Foil Art 102. Gel Pens 103. Other Than Listed
Weather Lore:
A warm October, a cold February.
Much rain in October, much wind in December.
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LOT 7 PICTURES 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class 104. Acrylic 105. Acrylic in a Frame 106. Airbrush 107. Oil Painting by Number 108. Oil Hand Painting 109. Oil Painting in a Frame 110. Textile Painting in a Frame 111. Ballpoint Painting in a Frame 112. Reproduction Oil Painting 113. Freehand Drawing 114. Embroidery in a Frame 115. Watercolor Painting 116. Pastel Painting 117. Mixed Media 118. Picture Made from Grain 119. Needlepoint in a Frame 120. 3–D String Art 121. Colored Pencils 122. Latch Hook 123. Candle Wicking 124. Counted Cross-stitch in a Frame – 8 x 10 inches & smaller 125. Counted Cross-stitch in a Frame – larger than 8 x 10 inches 126. Portrait 127. Charcoal 128. Crewel in a Frame 129. God's Eye 130. Swistraw 131. Wood Burning Picture 132. Pencil 133. Puzzle Picture 134. Pointillism 135. Glitter Pens / Gel Pens 136. Collage 137. Other Than Listed
Give some weeds an inch and they’ll take a yard.
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LOT 8 WOODWORKING 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
138. Lathe Work
139. Wood Candle Holders
140. Simple Furniture
141. Furniture
142. Jigsaw
143. Toy
144. Wooden Novelty Item
145. Wooden Frame
146. Restored / Refinished Furniture
147. Shelves
148. Decoration
149. Other Than Listed
LOT 9 CARVINGS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class 150. Caricature 151. Wildlife 152. Other Than Listed
LOT 10 PAINTED ITEMS
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00 Class 153. Saw Blade 154. Cream Can 155. Tools 156. Old Wood – 12 inches & smaller 157. Old Wood – larger than 12 inches 158. Lawn Ornaments – 18 inches & smaller 159. Lawn Ornaments – larger than 18 inches 160. Wooden Animal 161. Gourd 162. Log 163. Clothes Pins 164. People 165. Flowers 166. Bird Feeder
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167. Doll House 168. Furniture 165. Glassware 166. Pots 167. Ceramic Tiles 168. Other Than Listed
LOT 11 ITEMS MADE WITH CEMENT
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–1.00
Class
169. Holiday
170. Yard Art
171. Home Décor
172. Other Than Listed
LOT 12 ARTIFICIAL FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
173. Paper
174. Wedding Bouquet
175. Wedding Corsage
176. Fabric
177. Dried
178. Silk
179. Decorated Bird Cage
180. Centerpiece
181. Other Than Listed
LOT 13 WREATHS
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
182. Grapevine
183. Wire
184. Straw Wreath
185. Fabric
186. Moss
187. Other Than Listed
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LOT 14 STRING ART
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–1.50
Class
188. Pictures or Words
189. Holiday
190. Multiple Color String
191. Other Than Listed
LOT 15 DOLLS & DOLL CLOTHING
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–1.00
Class
192. Clown
193. Stuffed
194. Crocheted or Knitted
195. Pillowcase Doll
196. String Doll
197. Cornhusk Doll
198. Sock Doll
199. Toy Doll
200. Doll Clothes
201. Soft Sculpture Doll
202. Other Than Listed
LOT 16 PLASTIC CANVAS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class 203. Wall Hanging 204. Ornament 205. Magnet 206. Coaster 207. Centerpiece 208. Toy 209. Other Than Listed
A rumor is as hard to unspread as butter.
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LOT 17 DECORATIVE HOLIDAY 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class 210. Wooden Ornament 211. Felt Ornament 212. Counted Cross-stitch Ornament 213. Dough Ornament 214. Crocheted or Knitted Starched Ornament 215. Jeweled Ball 216. Christmas Stocking 217. Tree Skirt 218. Wall Decoration 219. Wheat Weaving 220. Patchwork 221. Christmas Centerpiece 222. Easter Centerpiece 223. Thanksgiving Centerpiece 224. Halloween 225. Other Than Listed
LOT 18 CHRISTMAS NATIVITY SET
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00 Class 226. Wood 227. Plastic 228. Fabric 229. Crochet 230. Other Than Listed
Weather Lore:
Moonlight nights have the hardest frosts.
When sounds travel far and wide, a stormy day will betide.
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LOT 19 WALL HANGINGS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
231. Macramé
232. Stitchery
233. Scheernensnitte (German for Paper Cutting)
234. Wheat Weaving
235. Shadow Box
236. Fan
237. Latch Hook
238. Masks – Other Than Ceramic
239. Other Than Listed
LOT 20 MODELS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
240. Cars
241. Trucks
242. Pickups
243. Boats
244. Airplanes & Helicopters
245. Rockets – 15 Inches & Smaller
246. Rockets – Larger Than 15 Inches
LOT 21 STAINED GLASS
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
247. Window
248. Lamp
249. Sun Catcher
250. Other Than Listed
Weather Lore:
If birds fly low, expect rain and a blow.
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LOT 22 RUGS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
251. Braided
252. Crocheted or Knitted
253. Hand Woven
254. Latch Hook
255. Loom
256. Painted
LOT 23 RECYCLED CRAFT ITEMS
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
257. Clothing (such as jeans)
258. Wreath
259. Rug
260. Jewelry
261. Wall Hanging
262. Christmas Decoration
263. Other Than Listed
LOT 24 PHOTO ALBUMS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
264. Fabric Covered
265. Lace Covered
266. Leather Tooled
267. Other Than Listed
268. Scrapbook – Small
269. Scrapbook – Large
270. Digital (pictures submitted, organized, and printed by a service)
All of us could take a lesson from the weather.
It pays no attention to criticism.
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LOT 25 MISCELLANEOUS
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
271. Felt Animal
272. Handmade Cards
273. Toy
274. Pot Holder
275. Jewelry
276. Stuffed Animal
277. Belt
278. Magnets
279. Pins
280. Fun Plastic Jewelry
281. Metalwork
282. Covered Boxes
283. Baskets
284. Plastic Sun Catcher
285. Metal Sculptures
286. Stitched / Embroidered Cards
287. Prayer Cloth
288. Cross-stitched Items (not wall hangings or pictures)
289. Restored Toys
290. Fabric Books
291. Decorated Animals
292. Mug Rugs / Coasters
293. Wedding Items
294. Other Than Listed
LOT 26 SENIOR CITIZENS
Age 65 Years or Older
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
295. Woodworking
296. Birdhouses
297. Painted Items
298. Ceramics
299. Gourd Crafts
300. Wedding Items
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DEPARTMENT Q – PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs must be mounted on a backing no smaller than 8 1/2 x 11 inches and covered with clear plastic. As many as possible will be hung.
LOT 1 BLACK & WHITE PRINTS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class 1. Children 2. Pets 3. Adults 4. Scenery / Landscape 5. Still Life 6. Action 7. Animals 8. Flowers / Foliage 9. Special Effects 10. Collages 11. Sepia 12. Farm Life 13. Family Life 14. Other Than Listed
LOT 2 COLOR PRINTS
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00 Class 15. Children 16. Pets 17. Adults 18. Scenery / Landscape 19. Still Life 20. Action 21. Animals 22. Flowers / Foliage 23. Special Effect 24. Collages 25. Sepia 26. Farm Life 27. Family Life 28. Other Than Listed
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LOT 3 BLACK & WHITE (Age 14 & Under) 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
29. Children
30. Pets
31. Adults
32. Scenery / Landscape
33. Still Life
34. Action
35. Animals
36. Flowers / Foliage
37. Special Effects
38. Collages
39. Sepia
40. Farm Life
41. Family Life
42. Other Than Listed
LOT 4 COLOR PRINTS (Age 14 & Under)
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
43. Children
44. Pets
45. Adults
46. Scenery / Landscape
47. Still Life
48. Action
49. Animals
50. Flowers / Foliage
51. Farm Life
52. Collage
53. Special Effects
54. Other Than Listed
Weather Lore:
When ladybugs swarm, expect a day that’s warm.
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LOT 5 PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
NOTE: The following photography classes are for anyone who teaches
the art of photography or makes money from the art of photography.
Class
55. Children – Black & White
56. Pets – Black & White
57. Adults – Black & White
58. Scenery / Landscape – Black & White
59. Children – Color
60. Pets – Color
61. Adults – Color
62. Landscape / Scenery – Color
63. Children – Black & White Digital
64. Pets – Black & White Digital
65. Adults – Black & White Digital
66. Scenery / Landscape – Black & White Digital
67. Children – Colored Digital
68. Pets – Colored Digital
69. Adults – Colored Digital
70. Scenery / Landscape – Colored Digital
DEPARTMENT R – CERAMICS
All names entered in competition must be concealed. All items must be
fired in a kiln at a temperature exceeding 800 degrees. All articles will
be displayed in glass cases.
LOT 1 GLAZES
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class
1. Underglaze
2. Special Effects 3. Glaze Combinations
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4. Metallic 5. Luster 6. Overglaze 7. Overglaze Combinations 8. Other Than Listed
LOT 2 STAINS 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class 9. Airbrush 10. Antique 11. Dry Brushing 12. Stained 13. Stained and Chalked 14. Pearl 15. Translucent Stain 16. Wet Brush Technique 17. Other Than Listed
LOT 3 CERAMICS FOR CHILDREN ONLY Children Age 8 Years and Under 1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00
Class 18. Stains 19. Glazes 20. Stain & Glaze Combination 21. Underglaze 22. Overglaze 23. Other Than Listed
LOT 4 CERAMICS FOR YOUTH ONLY Youth Ages 9 to 16 Years
1st–$2.00 2nd–$1.50 3rd–$1.00 Class 24. Stains 25. Glazes 26. Stain and Glaze Combination 27. Underglaze 28. Overglaze 29. Other Than Listed
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Esther Schulz Memorial
This award is donated by a grandchild of Esther Schulz and is awarded to
the top three individuals in Open Class who have the most entries
displayed at the fair. The tribute is provided as an honor to Esther Schulz
for her many years of participation at the Madison County Fair. Each year
she would display the most entries by an individual. Her efforts represent
a beauty that was present at each county fair. This beauty continues within
all individuals who help promote the Madison County Fair.
Awards are presented for:
1st Place $25.00 and Trophy
2nd Place $15.00 and Trophy
3rd Place $10.00 and Trophy
Elaine Schulz Memorial
The annual award is given to the individuals who participate in the open
class categories of knitted or crocheted items, Afghans, and needlecraft.
The award is based on “quality workmanship”. Elaine was proud of the
“hand work” and the “tender loving care” each item needed. This
fulfills a dream from the past generations of a unique art and she wishes
to pass this activity to the future generations.
Awards are presented for:
1st Place $25.00 and Trophy
2nd Place $20.00 and Trophy
3rd Place $15.00 and Trophy
TICKETS FOR THE MADISON COUNTY FAIR AND RODEO WILL BE AVAILABLE
FOR PURCHASE AT ETIX.COM
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NUMBER_____________
OPEN CLASS
Octagon Building
To be used for Field & Garden, Floriculture, Textiles, Food, & Fine Arts
and Crafts, Not for livestock.
(Please print or type)
NAME_________________________________________________
ADDRESS______________________________________________
CITY __________________________________ ZIP ____________
All exhibitors will be assigned an exhibitor number. This number must
appear on all entry tags in order to receive your premiums. This form is
for exhibitor number only and pre-registration is encouraged. You may
mail this form to the Fair Office by July 1, 2021, or bring it along at
entry time. Entries are open to Madison County Residents only, unless
otherwise stated. Please read all rules pertaining to each department
before entering. Entry tags may also be obtained when sending in this
form, for further information contact the Fair Office at 402–454–2144.
SIGNATURE ________________________________________
SEND TO: Madison County Fair Office
P. O. Box 775
Madison, NE 68748