Open Class Fairbook 2018 - southerniowafair.com · Exhibits will be released from 8:00 pm-9:00 pm on Saturday, July 21, 2018 or Sunday, July 22, 2018 from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. ABSOLUTELY

2018 SOUTHERN IOWA FAIR

OPEN CLASS RULES

SOUTHERN IOWA FAIR OFFICIALS Shawn Van Engelenhoven………………………….…….President Bruce Veenstra………………………………….………..Vice President Keith Ringelestein………………………………………..Treasurer Erica Antolik……………………………………………...Secretary

SOUTHERN IOWA FAIR BOARD Andy Antolik Holly Padgett Adam Antolik Keith Ringelestein Sharis Claver Shawn Van Engelenhoven Bruce Veenstra Troy DeMoney Jimmy McCrea Peggy McCrea Guthry Vroegh Jeremy Lobberecht

2

Index

Page Topic__________________________

3 General Rules & Regulations

4 Division I: Junior Arts 7 Division II: Culinary 13 Division III: Quilts & Needlecraft 21 Division IV: Hobbies 26 Division V: Holidays 32 Division VI: Care Facilities 32 Division VII: Fine Arts 37 Division VIII: Floriculture & Horticulture 45 Division IX: Family History 51 Contests

Website www.southerniowafair.com

641-673-7004

Admissions Events Only No General Admission Charge at the Main Gate

All Vehicles: $3.00 per day/ $12.00 per week

Parking charge in effect: Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM-8:00 PM

FAIR OFFICIALLY OPENS

Monday, July 16, 2018

Open/Closing Times Administration Office……..8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

4-H Office……..8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Exhibit Building……..9:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

Varied Industry Building……..10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Grandstand……..10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

3

OPEN CLASS JUDGING SCHEDULE

Tuesday, July 17, 2018 Quilts……………………………………………….….………..11:00 Culinary…………………………………………..….………….11:00 Needlecraft……………………...………………….….…..……..1:00 Holidays………………………………………………….…..…...2:00 Fine Arts………………………………………………..…….......2:00

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 Jr. Arts & Crafts…………………………………..…………...…..9:00 Family History…………………………………..………...…..….10:00 Care Centers……………………………………………….…..…10:00 Hobbies........................................................................................10:00 Horticulture/Floriculture………………………………….……..11:00

OPEN CLASS GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 1) Exhibit Building is open 9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. 2) The Association will pay cash premiums as enumerated in this premium list, and

we desire to encourage all worthy exhibits, and shall be glad to furnish space for all desirable exhibits. The Association reserves the right to postpone or carry the fair over one to two days following the fair date on account of rainy weather and all exhibits will be held until released by the secretary and any exhibit leaving unless released by the secretary will forfeit all premiums won.

3) Exhibitors must see to the delivery of their exhibits, to the exhibit building on the fairgrounds. NO ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN EXHIBITED AT THE SOUTHERN IOWA FAIR BEFORE WILL BE ACCEPTED IN OPEN CLASS. The Board of Directors and Superintendents will use all diligence to ensure the safety of stock and articles after their arrival but will not be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. Exhibitors must give personal attention to the property and immediately preceding the close of the fair, take charge of the same.

4) NO EXHIBITOR IS TO MAKE COMMENT DURING THE JUDGING. If so, exhibits will be disqualified. Any questions may be presented at close of judging.

5) Persons interested directly in the premiums in any department must not act as a judge in that department. The Association will supply expert judges for each department as far as possible.

6) Exhibitors bringing or picking up exhibits on Sunday will not pay a parking fee and will be allowed to park in the area of the Exhibit Hall. On Monday after 4:00pm you will be charged a parking fee. Monday & Saturday you will have to park in the regular parking lot. This applies to everyone.

7) Office personnel will pay premiums for Open Class exhibits, in the exhibit building on Saturday, July 21 from 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. or Sunday, July 22 from 1:00-3:00 p.m., at the time you pick up your exhibit. 8) Certificates of Registry must be furnished if demanded of animals exhibited. 9) ALL PREMIUM CHECKS NOT CASHED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE ON THE CHECK WILL BE FORFEITED TO THE FAIR ASSOCIATION AND WILL BE STAMPED TO THIS EFFECT.

SUPERINTENDENTS

Superintendents shall have full charge of their department, being responsible to the Secretary and the Fair board. Each superintendent is expected to be on the grounds each day of the fair, to attend to the reception and arrangement of articles or animals to be exhibited in his or her division and to exercise great care in preserving and returning entry books, as soon as entry of awards are in them, and upon no other authority can warrants be drawn for premiums. No classes may be written into the entry books. In order to receive premium money, entries must have been printed in the catalogue.

DIVISION I JUNIOR ARTS

Superintendents ………………… Paulette Williams, Connie Stout, Anna Nikkel Judge ………………………………………………………….… Michelle Johnson Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00 a.m. & Closes at 8:30 p.m. Judging: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 – 9:00 am No Entry Fee for this class. RULES: Entries will be received 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, July 16 - in the Exhibit Hall, OR 8:00-10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2018 in the Exhibit Hall. These entries DO NOT have to be entered prior to this date ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME. All exhibits must have been completed since September 1, 2017. All Exhibitors are considered as being in the grade just completed. Limit of ONE ENTRY PER ENTRY NUMBER, such as 1 a, 1 b, and 1 c, with a limit of 6 entries overall. Child will be given a number by the Superintendent at check in Not prior to entry in the Exhibit Hall. All pictures must be mounted on card stock, poster board or matted. Premiums: First, second and third – money. A Best of Show Ribbon will be

awarded at the Judges discretion. 4

Exhibits will be released from 8:00 pm-9:00 pm on Saturday, July 21, 2018 or Sunday, July 22, 2018 from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. ABSOLUTELY NO EARLY RELEASES. Premiums awarded:

First Place - $1.00 Second Place - $.50 Third Place - $.25 *COPYRIGHT LAW* **No copying cartoon characters or “logos”. You will be disqualified** ALL CHILDREN MAY ENTER ANY OF THE CATAGORIES LISTED, BUT ARE LIMITED TO 6 ENTRIES PER CHILD

CLASS P.S. PRESCHOOL – 4 & 5 YR. OLDS (MUST BE 4 BY JAN. 1, 2018)

CLASS A

KINDERGARTEN CLASS B

FIRST & SECOND GRADES CLASS C

THIRD & FOURTH GRADES

CLASS D FIFTH & SIXTH GRADES

CLASS E

SEVENTH & EIGHTH GRADES

CLASS SP (SPECIAL NEEDS)

ENTRY # 1. 3-D Paper Construction 14. Decoupage 2. Bird Feeder 15. Design-Any Media 3. Bird Houses - any media 16. Dioramas (Shoe Box 3-D) 4. Button Art 17.Dolls—Any Media 5. Clay Pieces 18. Dough Art a. Molded. 19. Drawings b. Hand Built a. Chalk 6. Clothes Pin Art b. Charcoal 7. Collage - Any Media c. Colored Pencil 8. Computer Art d. Crayon 9. Construction Blocks (NOT LEGOS) e. Craypas (pastels) 10. Corn Husk Items f. Ink 11. Craft Sticks g. Magic Marker 12. Crayon Art h. Lead Pencil 13. Crayon Resist 20. Duct Tape . 5 6

50. Nature Art 51. Origami 52. Painting a. Acrylic d. Tempra b. Finger Paint e. Watercolors c. Oil Pastels f. Other 53. Painted Apparel a. Pillows b. T-Shirts c. Other 54. Painted Wood Craft 55. Paper Mache 56. Perspective 57. Photography a. Animal b. People c. Scenery d. Sports 58. Placemats 59. Plastic grid 60. Plastic Molding 61. Posters (No larger than 16x20”) a. Acrylic b. Crayon c. Magic Marker d. Mixed Media e. Pencil 62. Pot Holder 63. Quilting 64. Recycled Items a. Cardboard b. Marbles c. Metal d. Paper e. Plastic f. Other 65. Sand or Salt Art a. 3-D art b. Flat (on paper) c. Sandpaper Art 66. Scrapbook Page 67. Scratch Art 68. Shrink art 69. Soap Carving

21. Fabric Art 22. Fair Garden a. Smaller than 18” b. Larger than 18” 23. Flower Construction a. Cardboard (Egg Carton) b. Fabric c. Paper d. Plastic e. Shell f. Tissue 24. Flower Pot Art 25. Foam Art 26. Foil Pictures 27. Free Hand - Scrap or Paper Cutting 28. Free Hand Enlarging 29. Fuse Beading 30. Glass Etching 31. Holiday Themed a. Christmas b. Halloween c. Other 32. Homemade Candles 33. Homemade Hair Accessories 34. Homemade Jewelry 35. Homemade Key Chain 36. Homemade Stuffed Item 37. Leaf Painting 38. Leather Craft 39. Lego Art - 12x12 Base (No Larg-er) MUST BE IN CONTAINER 40. Macaroni Art 41.Macrame 42.Magnets 43.Match Stick Art 44.Metal Relief 45.Metal Work 46. Mobile 47. Models - Assembled by child only! Must be in container not to exceed 2” larger than item. a. Airplane b. Boat c. Car d. Truck e. Other than mentioned 48. Mosaic– Any Style 49. Nature Arrangement

7

82. Wire Sculpture 83. Writing (Paragraph of 5 sentences) a. Cursive b. Manuscript 84. Wood Burning 85. Wood Carving 86. Wood Project 87. Yard Art 88. Yarn Art 89. Yarn Pictures 90. Other Than Mentioned

70. Stained Glass 71. Stamp Art 72. Stencil Art 73. Stepping Stone 74. Stitchery 75. String Art 76. Sun Catchers 77. Tissue Art 78. Toothpick Art 79. Wall Hanging 80. Weaving a. Paper b. Yarn c. Other 81. Wreath

DIVISION II CULINARY

Superintendent………………………Linda VanDonselaar, Laura McKinney Judge………………………………………………………Rhonda Magnusson Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00 a.m. and Closes at 8:30 p.m Judging: Tuesday, July 17, 2018- 11:00 am Entry Fee 25% of the First Place Premium (Such as $2.00 = $.50 $5.00 = $1.25) RULES: 1. Entries at the Fair Office prior to the Fair Monday, July 16, 5:00 – 8:00 pm at the Exhibit Hall Tuesday, July 17, 8:00 – 10:00 am at the Exhibit Hall

NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME Entry fee is $.50 per item unless noted. You must get an exhibitor number at the front table before tak-ing your items to the Division they will be entered in. You will need a separate Sheet for each Division you enter items.

2. Exhibitor may pick up baked goods as soon as all food items have been judged, not before judging is over. Only a portion of the baked items will be retained for exhibition. NOTE: Any baked item not picked up by 8:00 pm July 17th will be disposed of.

3. Limit of one entry in each entry number. Identical items cannot be entered in two different classes. Entries must have been prepared since last years fair.

4. Entry tag is to be placed on outside of each container 5. Only one Best of Show ribbon will be awarded at Judge’s discretion.

8

6. All baked goods are to be in ZIP LOCK BAGS. 7. NO mixes are to be used unless altered to make a different product such as

cookies from a cake mix, etc. 8. All canned goods, including Jams & Jellies are to be properly sealed with the

screw bands left on the jars. All canned items must have a card attached with the following information:

a. Method of Preservation b. Processing Time c. Date Processed d. List of Ingredients Jars may be opened for judging.

9. NO PANS. Cakes are to be baked in an 8”x8” pan and placed upon cardboard. (Unless a different size is warranted, angel food etc.) NO 9”x13” Cakes. Yeast Breads are to be baked in 9 ¼” x 5 ½” pans. YEAST BREADS IN 7 3/8” X 3 5/8” PANS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. (Bread Machines)

10. All entries need to be on HEAVY paper plates or heavy cardboard if needed. For cakes, cardboard is not to exceed 1” larger than the item. (White plates show off foods the best)

11. A card with the list of ingredients MUST be attached to ALL items. Entries not having this card WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

12. No frostings, glazes, or drizzles will be allowed on ANY baked goods except on the ugly cake and decorated cake/cupcakes entries.

13. Entries using uncooked eggs or cream cheese will NOT be accepted. Cream Cheese mints will be accepted if there is at least 1-cup sugar to 8oz cream cheese.

14. Younger exhibitor classes, 22-25, will be judged first. 15. A break in the judging will take place at the judges request 16. All entries must be the work of amateurs unless stated on the entry tag. Entries to be released Saturday July 21st from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm or Sunday, July 22nd from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Premium money will be with the office personnel in Exhibit Hall. Absolutely NO early releases. Premiums: First Place - $2.00 Second Place - $1.50 CLASS 1

BREAD WITH YEAST Please specify what brand of yeast was used.

ENTRY # 1. White Bread 5. Cinnamon Rolls – 4 2. Whole Wheat Bread 6. Oatmeal Bread 3. Buns – 4 7. Gluten Free 4. Pan Rolls – 4 8. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 2 BREADS – NO YEAST

Pan size 9 1/4 x 5 1/2 “ or size recipe recommends ENTRY #

9. Nut Bread 14. Cornbread 10. Banana Bread 15. Muffins – 4 11. Oatmeal Bread 16. Biscuits - 4 12. Pumpkin Bread 17. Gluten Free 13. Zucchini Bread 18. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 3 CAKES – NO FROSTING

ENTRY # 19. Angel Food 23. Chocolate 20. Applesauce 24. Cupcakes – 4 21. Yellow Chiffon 25. Gluten Free 22. White 26. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 4 UGLY CAKE

ENTRY # 27. May be edible or non edible—Will not be tasted

CLASS 5

DECORATED CAKES - AMATEURS / PROFESSIONALS Designate on entry tag “A” for amateur or “P” for professional

(will not be judged against each other) . To be left during the Fair. Will be judged for looks only.

May be made on cardboard, except for the cupcakes. ENTRY #

28. Novelty Cake 30. Any Not Mentioned 29. Cupcakes (alike or different – minimum of 4)

CLASS 6 PASTRY

NO SOFT PIES ACCEPTED – MAY BE IN GLASS ,ETC. PIE PLATE LIST VARIETY OF FRUIT IF POSSIBLE

ENTRY # 31. Baked Pie Shell 37. Any Berry 32. Apple 38. One Crust Pie 33. Cherry 39. Gluten Free 34. Peach 40. Miscellaneous Pastry – 4 pcs. 35. Rhubarb 41. Any Pie Not Mentioned 36. Pecan

9

CLASS – 7

BARS AND BROWNIES No Frosting. Please have 4 to a plate.

ENTRY # 42. Chocolate 44. Gluten Free 43. Blonde 45. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS – 8 COOKIES

Please have 4 to a plate. ENTRY #

46. Sugar 51. Oatmeal 47. Ice box 52. Ginger 48. Peanut Butter 53. Raisin 49. Chocolate Drop 54. Assorted Party (3 each – 9 total) 50. Chocolate Chip 55. Gluten Free 56. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS – 9

CANDY Please have 4 pieces to a plate.

ENTRY # 57. Chocolate Fudge 61. Peanut Brittle 58. Popcorn Balls – 3 62. Mints 59. Carmel Corn (3 cups in plastic bag) 63. Any Not Mentioned 60. Divinity (no nuts)

CLASS – 10 SNACK FOODS

Either 2 cups in bag or 4 to a plate ENTRY #

64. Snack Mix 66. Any Not Mentioned 65. Cereal

CLASS – 11

SUGAR FREE PIES MAY BE IN GLASS, ETC. PLATE

ENTRY # 67. Bread With Yeast 73. Cookies 68. Bread No Yeast 74. Candies 69. Cake (No frosting) 75. Jelly 70. One Crust Pie (NO SOFT) 76. Jam 71. Two Crust Pie 77. Preserves & Butters 72. Miscellaneous Pastry 78. Bars & Brownies

10

CLASS – 12

DEHYDRATED 1 cup.

ENTRY # 79. Fruit 81. Any Not Mentioned 80. Vegetables

CLASS – 13 JELLIES

Jars may be opened and tasted. ENTRY #

82. Apple 85. Strawberry 83. Blackberry 86. Any Not Mentioned (2 Allowed) 84. Grape (ripe only)

CLASS – 14 JAMS


87. Blackberry 89. Strawberry 88. Grape (ripe only) 90. Any Not Mentioned (2 Allowed)

CLASS – 15 PRESERVES AND BUTTERS


91. Blackberry 95. Tomato 92. Cherry 96. Apple Butter 93. Peach 97. Any Not Mentioned (2 Allowed) 94. Raspberry

CLASS – 16

CANNED FRUITS ENTRY #

98. Apples 99. Applesauce 105. Pears 100. Apricots 106. Raspberry 101. Blackberries 107. Mixed 102. Cherries (sour) 108. Juice 103. Gooseberries 109. Any Not Mentioned 104. Peaches

11

CLASS – 17

CANNED VEGETABLES ENTRY #

110. Carrots 115. Tomatoes 111. Corn 116. Kraut 112. Peas 117. Beets 113. String Beans 118. Juice 114. Shelled Beans 119. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS – 18 PICKLES AND CATSUP


120. Beets 127. Tomato Catsup 121. Bread & Butter Pickles 128. Dills 122. Sweet Pickles 129. Zucchini 123. Chili Sauce 130. Watermelon 124. Onions 131. Pickle Relish 125. Piccalilli 132. Any Not Mentioned 126. Salsa

CLASS – 19 MEATS

ENTRY # 133. Beef 135. Chicken 134. Venison 136. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS – 20

HONEY 3 Jars

ENTRY # 137. White Extracted Honey 140. Dark Amber Extracted Honey 138. Light Amber Extracted Honey 141. Plastic Bears 139. Amber Extracted Honey 142. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS – 21

ITEMS MADE WITH HONEY ENTRY #

143. Cereal 145. Bread 144. Cookies 146. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS – 22

GIRLS & BOYS: 5 – 8 YEARS OF AGE State age on entry tag.

ENTRY # 1. – 146. Any Entries Previously Listed 12

CLASS – 23

GIRLS & BOYS: 9 - 12 YEARS OF AGE State age on entry tag.

ENTRY # 1. – 146. Any Entries Previously Listed.

CLASS – 24

GIRLS & BOYS: 13 – 18 YEARS OF AGE State age on entry tag

ENTRY # 1.– 146. Any Entries Previously Listed

CLASS – 25 SPECIAL NEEDS

State age on entry tag ENTRY #

1.- 146. Any Entries Previously Listed

DIVISION III

QUILTS & NEEDLECRAFT Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00 a.m. & Closes at 8:30 p.m. RULES 1. Entries at Fair Office prior to Fair Monday, July 16 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Exhibit Hall Tuesday, July 17 8:00 – 10:00 am at the Exhibit Hall NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME Entry fee is $.50 per item. You must get an exhibitor number at the front table before taking your items to the Division they will be entered in. You will need a separate sheet for each Division you enter items. 2. Any articles previously exhibited at the Southern Iowa Fair will not be shown or judged, if positive proof is shown. This rule will be enforced. If proof is found, ALL premium money will be withheld. 3. Entries must have regulation entry tags. 4. Each article entered must be the work of the exhibitor and shown in clean and neat condition. We reserve the right not to judge a dirty article. 5. All entries must be the work of amateurs unless stated on the entry tag 6. Exhibitors are limited to one entry in each entry number, but as many classes as you wish. Identical items cannot be entered in two different classes. 7. All articles and garments must have an entry tag secured to it.

13

8. Any nametags on articles or garments must be covered. 9. One Best of Show ribbon will be awarded at the Judges discretion. 10. Entries will be released Saturday, July 21st from 8:00 – 9:00 pm or Sunday, July 22nd from 1:00 – 3:00 pm Premium money will be with office personnel in the Exhibit Hall. Absolutely NO early releases. Premiums: First Place - $2.00 Second Place - $1.50

QUILTS Superintendents……………………………. Portia Figland, Barbara Johnson Judges……………………………………….….……………. Aleta Gustavson

Judging: Tuesday, July 17, 2018– 11:00 am Entry Fee 25% of the First Place Premium

Definition: A quilt is a fabric sandwich (3 layers) held together with tying, hand or machine quilting stitches. The same individual, with the exception

of entries for team and group quilts, must do piecing and quilting. Perimeter is the measurement around the outside edge of the quilt.

All items must be finished List the name of the quilt if known.

CLASS 1

BED SIZE QUILT (total perimeter of 300 inches or more) – MACHINE QUILTED.

DONE ENTIRELY BY ONE INDIVIDUAL 1. Appliqué 6. Memory 2. Hand Embroidered 7. My First Quilt 3. Machine Embroidered 8. Novelty 4. Mixed Technique (2 or more: pieced, 9. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics) appliquéd, embroidery, etc.) 10. Any Not Mentioned

5. Pieced

CLASS 2

BED SIZE QUILT (total perimeter of 300 inches or more) –

HAND QUILTED DONE ENTIRELY BY ONE INDIVIDUAL

11. Appliqued 16. Memory

12. Hand Embroidered 17. My First Quilt

13. Machine Embroidered 18. Novelty

14. Mixed Technique (2 or more: pieced, 19. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics)

appliqued, embroidery, etc.) 20. Any Not Mentioned

15. Pieced

14

CLASS 3

BED SIZE TEAM OR GROUP QUILT (total perimeter of 300 inches or more) – MACHINE QUILTED

Please provide names of others who have done any part of the quilt on the back of the entry tag or on a card attached to the quilt.

21. Appliqued 26. Pieced 22. Block Exchange Quilt 27. Mixed Technique (2 or more: 23. Hand Embroidered pieced, appliqued, embroidered, etc.) 24. Machine Embroidered 28. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics) 25. Found and Finished (quilt blocks 29. My First Quilt “found” and finished for yourself or 30. Any not Mentioned someone else.) .

CLASS 4 BED SIZE TEAM OR GROUP QUILT (total perimeter of 300 inches or more)

HAND QUILTED Please provide names of others who have done any part of

the quilt on the back of the entry tag or on a card attached to the quilt. ENTRY #

31. Appliqued 36. Pieced 32. Block Exchange Quilt (appliqued, 37. Mixed Technique (2 or more: embroidered, etc.) pieced, appliqued, embroidered, etc.) 33. Hand Embroidered 38. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics) 34. Machine Embroidered 39. My First Quilt 35. Found and Finished (quilt blocks/tops 40. Any Not Mentioned “found” and finished for yourself or someone else)

CLASS 5 WALL QUILT (total perimeter less than 300 inches)

Can be machine or hand quilted Done entirely by one individual:

41. Appliquéd 46. Pieced - 42. Memory less than 36” all sides 43. Mixed Technique (2 or more: pieced 47. Pieced - appliquéd, embroidered, etc.) more than 36” all sides 44. Hand Embroidered 48. My First Wall Quilt 45. Machine Embroidered 49. Any Not Mentioned

15

CLASS 6 LAP/YOUTH QUILTS (total perimeter less than 300 inches)

Can be machine or hand quilted. Done entirely by one individual ENTRY # 50. Appliquéd 54. My First Quilt 51. Mixed technique (2 or more: pieced, 55. Memory appliquéd, embroidered, etc.) 56. Hand Embroidered 52. Pieced 57. Machine Embroidered 53. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics) 58 . Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 7

BABY/CRIB QUILTS Can be machine or hand quilted. Done entirely by one individual

ENTRY #

59. Appliquéd 62. My First Quilt 60. Mixed technique (2 or more: pieced, 63. Hand Embroidered appliquéd, embroidered, etc.) 64. Machine Embroidered 61. Pieced 65. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 8 OTHER QUILTED ITEMS

Can be machine or hand quilted Done entirely by one individual

ENTRY#

66. Miniature Quilt (less than 20” per side) 69. Art Quilt 67. Novelty Quilt 70. Any Not Mentioned 68. T-Shirt Quilt

CLASS 9 WALL QUILT Team or Group

Can be machine or hand quilted Please provide names of others who have done any part of

the quilt on the back of the entry tag or on a card attached to the quilt.

ENTRY #

71. Appliquéd 76. Pieced – 72. Memory less than 36” per sides 73. Mixed Technique (2 or more: pieced 77. Pieced - appliquéd, embroidered, etc.) more than 36” per all sides 74. Hand Embroidered 78. My First Wall Quilt 75. Machine Embroidered 79. Any Not Mentioned

16

CLASS 10

LAP/YOUTH QUILTS (total perimeter less than 300 inches) Team or Group


the quilt on the back of the entry tag or on a card attached to the quilt. ENTRY # 80. Appliquéd 84. My First Quilt 81. Mixed technique (2 or more: pieced 85. Memory appliquéd, embroidered, etc.) 86. Hand Embroidered 82. Pieced 87. Machine Embroidered 83. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics) 88. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 11

BABY/CRIB QUILTS Team or Group


the quilt on the back of the entry tag or on a card attached to the quilt. ENTRY #

89. Appliquéd 92. My First Quilt 90. Mixed technique (2 or more: pieced 93. Hand Embroidered appliquéd, embroidered, etc.) 94. Machine Embroidered 91. Pieced 95. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 12 OTHER QUILTED ITEMS

Team or Group Can be machine or hand quilted

Please provide names of others who have done any part of the quilt on the back of the entry tag or on a card attached to the quilt.

ENTRY#

96. Miniature Quilt (less than 20” per side) 99. Art Quilt 97 . Novelty Quilt 100. Any Not Mentioned 98. T-Shirt Quilt

CLASS 13 TIED COMFORTER

ENTRY # 101. Bed Size (total perimeter 300 inches or more) 102. Lap/Youth Size (total perimeter less than 300 inches) 103. Baby/Crib Size 104. Any Not Mentioned

17

DIVISION III A NEEDLECRAFT

Superintendents………………………………………………..Ruth Branderhorst Judges…………………………………………………... ……………Mary Bruhn Entries at Fair Office prior to Fair Monday, July 16 6:00—8:00 pm at the Exhibit Hall Tuesday, July 17 8:00—10:00 am at the Exhibit Hall NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME Judging: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 – 1:00 pm Entry Fee 25% of the First Place Premium

CLASS 14 SEWING/QUILTED

ENTRY # 1. Potholders – Set of 2 8. Ladies Item 2. Coasters— Set of 2 a. Quilted 3. Table Runner b. Sewn 4. Table Centerpiece 9. Boy’s Item 5. Place Mats 10. Men’s Item 6. Baby Item 11. Pillow Case a. Quilted 12. Small Personal Item b. Sewn a. Jewelry Bag/Roll 7. Girls Item b. Eye Glass Case a. Quilted c. Curling Iron Bag b. Sewn 13. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 15 EMBROIDERY/APPLIQUE

ENTRY # 14.Potholders—Set of 2 22. Appliqued Household Item 15. Coasters—Set of 2 a. Hand Appliqued 16.Table Runner b. Machine Appliqued 17.Table Centerpiece 23. Printed Cross Stitch 18.Place Mats a. Large 19.Tea Towels b. Small a. Hand Appliqued 24. Needlepoint b. Hand Embroidered 25. Decorated T-Shirt/Sweatshirt c. Machine Embroidered 26. Pillow Case 20.Appliqued Wall Hanging 27. Patchwork Item a. Hand Appliqued 28. Embroidered Picture (Framed) b. Machine Appliqued a. 8 x 10 or Larger 21. Appliqued Clothing b. 7 x 9 or Smaller a. Hand Appliqued 29. Embroidered Clothin b. Machine Appliqued 30. Any Not Mentioned

18

CLASS 16 KNITTED

ENTRY # 31. Potholders—Set of 2 35. Place Mats 32. Coasters—Set of 2 36. Baby Item 33. Table Runner 37. Clothing Item 34. Table Centerpiece 38. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 17 CROCHET

ENTRY # 39. Potholders—Set of 2 45. Afghan 40. Coasters—Set of 2 a. Large 41. Table Runner b. Small 42. Table Centerpiece c. Baby 43. Place Mats 46. Any Not Mentioned 44. Rugs

CLASS 18 TATTING

ENTRY # 47. Book Mark 50. Pillow Case Edge 48. Doily– Mounted (May be removed) 51. Any Not Mentioned 49. Handkerchief Edge

CLASS 19

PURSES/TOTES ENTRY # 52. Tote Bag (Larger than 12 x 12) a. Quilted b. Sewn c. Made From Something Else (Jeans) d. Any Not Mentioned 53. Tote Bag (Smaller than 12 x 12) a. Quilted b. Sewn c. Made From Something Else (Jeans) d. Any Not Mentioned 54. Purses a. Quilted b. Sewn c. Made From Something Else (Jeans) d. Small Formal Bag e. Any Not Mentioned

19

CLASS 20 COUNTED CROSS STITCH

ENTRY # 55. Wall Hanging 59. Picture—Animals and Birds a. Large—Over 12” a. Larger than 8”x10” b. Small—Under 12” b. 8”x10” or Smaller 56. Sampler 60. Picture—Precious Moments a. Larger—Over 12” a. Larger than 8”x10” b. Smaller—Under 12” b. 8”x10” or Smaller 57. Picture—Outside Scene 61. Picture—Original Design a. Larger than 8”x10” a. Larger than 8”x10” b. 8”x 10” or Smaller b. 8”x10” or Smaller 58 . Picture—Inside Scene 62. Picture—Sampler a. Larger than 8”x10” a. Larger than 8”x10” b. 8”x10” or Smaller b. 8”x10” or Smaller 63. Pillow Cases 66. Jar Lids 64. Afghan 67. Any Not Mentioned 65. Article of Clothing

CLASS 21 MISCELLANEOUS

68. Pillow a. Quilted b. Sewn c. Other

CLASS 22 WORK OF GIRLS / BOYS

Ages: 5 – 8 Years Please list age on Entry Sheet

ENTRY # Any Items Previously Listed CLASS 23 WORK OF GIRLS / BOYS

Ages: 9-12 Years Please list age on Entry Sheet

ENTRY # Any Items Previously Listed

CLASS 24 WORK OF GIRLS/BOYS\

Ages: 13 – 17 Years Please list age on Entry Sheet


CLASS 25 WORK OF SPECIAL NEEDS Please list age on Entry Sheet


20

DIVISION IV HOBBIES

Superintendents………………………………………………...… Beth Stout Judge………………………………………….…….……….Pam Vande Voort Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00 a.m. & Closes at 8:30 p.m. Judging: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 – 10:00 am Entry Fee 25% of the First Place Premium RULES 1. Entries at Fair office prior to Fair:

Monday, July 16, 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Exhibit Hall Tuesday, July 17, 8:00 – 10:00 am at the Exhibit Hall

NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME Entry fee is $.50 per item. You must get an exhibitor number at the front table before taking your items to the Division they will be entered in. You will need a separate sheet for each Division you enter items. 2. No entry will be accepted if not entered on official entry tags. 3. Each article must be the work of the exhibitor and shown in a clean and neat

condition. 4. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry in each entry number. (example: Class

3 one entry in a, one entry in b, etc.) 5. One Best of Show ribbon will be awarded at the Judges discretion. 7. Any article that comes in a set or grouping will be accepted. 8. Any article previously exhibited at the Southern Iowa Fair will not be

accepted. 9. All entries must be the work of amateurs unless stated on the entry tag. 10. No exhibit to exceed 24”x36”x 18” 11. Classes # 25 through #28, WILL BE JUDGED FIRST. 12. Exhibits will be released from 8:00 – 9:00 pm Saturday, July 21st or

Sunday, July 22nd, 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Premium Money will be with Office Personnel in the Exhibit Hall. Absolutely NO early releases.

Premiums: First Place—$2.00 Second—$1.50

CLASS 1 CERAMICS

ENTRY # 1. Stains 6. Glazes 2. Under glaze 7. Over Glaze 3. Porcelain 8. Suede 4. Groupings (3 or more items coordinated) 9. Other Than Mentioned 5. 5. Holidays – other than Christmas

21

CLASS 2 WALL HANGINGS

ENTRY # 10. Macramé 15. Plaques Plaster 11. Plaques Mosaic 16. Latch Hook 12. Needle Punch 17. Wood (original pieced 13. Fabric wood design) 14. Plaques 18. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 3 POTTERY

19. Wheel & Hand Built– Original Design a. Earthenware e. Glazes b. Porcelain f. Stains c. Stoneware g. Design (3 entries allowed) d. Raku h. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 4 DOLLS

ENTRY # 20. Crocheted 23. Heritage (pillowcase) 21. Fabric 24. Other Than Mentioned 22. Constructed

CLASS 5 FABRIC

ENTRY # 25. Fabric Frames 27. Wreaths 26. Fabric Boxes 28. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 6

FLOWER CRAFT ENTRY # 29. Silk 32. Artificial Arrangement 30. Beaded 33. Other Than Mentioned 31. Fiber

CLASS 7 JEWELRY

ENTRY # 34. Beads 37. Kits 35. Paper 38. Other Than Mentioned 36. Fabric

22

CLASS 8 METAL CRAFT

ENTRY # 39. Tin Can Craft 43. Leaded Stained Glass Kits 40. Metal Tooling 44. Leaded Stained Glass Originals 41. Copper 45. Liquid Lead Glass 42. Tin Punching 46. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 9 SCULPTURE

ENTRY # 47. Metal 51. Plastic 48. Wire 52. Dough Art 49. Clay 53. Other Than Mentioned 50. Rosin

CLASS 10 STENCILING

ENTRY # 54. Fabric Items 58. Glass 55. Wood 59. Holidays (No Christmas) 56. Tin 60. Other Than Mentioned 57. Crockery

CLASS 11 SCRAPBOOKING

ENTRY # 61. Scrapbook – 1 page (place in plastic sleeve) (Maximum of 4 per person)

a. Animals e. Scenery b. Birthday f. School c. Fair h. Sports d. Family

62. Cards (1 per entry) a. Birthday c. Other Than Mentioned b. Get Well

63. Albums (Minimum of 10 Sleeves) a. Regular – 8 ½ x 11 or larger c. Theme b. Mini – 8 ½ x 11 or smaller

CLASS 12 WEAVING

ENTRY# 64. Baskets 66. Wheat 65. Wall Decorations 67. Other Than Mentioned

23

CLASS 13 NATURE

ENTRY # 68. Seeds 70. Wreaths 69. Weed Arrangements 71. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 14 REFINISHING

ENTRY # 72. Large Item (over 10 inches long) 77. Miniatures (under 4 inches) 73. Small Item (under 10 inches long) 75. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 15 WOODWORKING / WOOD CARVING

ENTRY # 76. Large Item (over 10 inches long) 79. Grouping (3 or more pieces) 77. Small Item (under 10 inches long) 80. Other Than Mentioned 78. Miniature Item (under 4 inches long)

CLASS 16 MODELS

Model must be put together by the person entering ENTRY # 81. Plastics (1/24th –1/25th scale) 85. Scratch Built 82. Die Cast (1/24th – 1/25th scale) 86. Miniatures (1/43rd – 1/160th scale) 83 Snap 87. Other Than Mentioned (includes 84. Ships, Planes or Trains Pinewood Derby)

CLASS 17

DIORAMAS 88. Plastic Model Kit Used 91. Grouping (2 or more of 91, 92, 93, used) 89. Die Cast Model Kit Used 92. Scratch Built Everything 90. Pre Made Model May be Used 93. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 18 DECORATED ITEMS

ENTRY # 94. Baskets 97. Dolls 95. Kitchen Items 98. Other Than Mentioned 96. Eggs

CLASS 19 COLLECTIBLES

ENTRY# 99. Large Item (over 10 inches long) 102. Grouping 100. Small Item (under 10 inches long) 103. Other Than Mentioned 101. Miniature Item (under 4 inches long) 24

CLASS 20

RECYCLED ITEMS ENTRY # 104. Large Item (over 10 inches) 107. Fabric 105. Small Item (under 10 inches) 108. Other Than Mentioned 106. Miniature Item (under 4 inches)

CLASS 21 RESTORED (SMALL)

ENTRY # 109. Metal 111. Plastic 110. Wood 112. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 22

STAMP ART ENTRY # 113. Paper 115. Other Than Mentioned 114. Fabric

CLASS 23 PLASTER CRAFT

ENTRY # 116. Painted 118. Other Than Mentioned 117. Sculptured

CLASS 24 YARD ART

ENTRY #

119.Wood 122. Ceramic 120. Metal 123. Other Than Mentioned 121. Clay

CLASS 25 WORK OF CHILDREN – 5 TO 8 YEARS OLD

Please State Age on Entry Tag

ENTRY #

Any Items In Any Class Above

25

CLASS 26 WORK OF CHILDREN – 9 – 12 YEARS OLD


ENTRY # Any Items In Any Class Above

CLASS 27

WORK OF TEENS – 13 TO 19 YEARS OLD



CLASS 28 SPECIAL NEEDS



DIVISION V HOLIDAYS

Superintendents……………………………………. Virginia Pierson, Laura Hol Judge……………………………………………………..…………….. Ann Ohms Exhibit Hall opens at 9:00 a.m. & closes at 8:30 p.m. Judging: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 – 2:00 pm Entry Fee 25% of the First Place Premium

RULES 1. Entries at Fair Office prior to the Fair.

Monday July 16th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Tuesday, July 17th, 8:00 – 10:00 am in the Exhibit Hall NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME Entry fee is $.50 per item.

You must get an exhibitor number at the front table before taking your items to the Division they will be entered in. 2. No entry will be accepted if not entered on official entry tags.

3. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry in each entry number (example one in Class 1 a., one in Class 1 b, etc. Identical items cannot be entered in two different classes.

4. Only one Best of Show ribbon will be awarded per Division at the Judge’s discretion.

5. Any article previously exhibited at Southern Iowa Fair will not be 26

accepted. 6. All entries must be the work of amateurs unless stated on the entry tag. 7. Entries will be released Saturday, July 21st from 8:00 – 9:00 pm or Sunday

July 22nd from 1:00—3:00 pm. Absolutely NO early releases. Premium money will be with Office Personnel in the Exhibit Hall.

7. Premiums: First Place - $2.00 Second - $1.50 Each item must use one of the following categories: A. Valentine’s Day C. 4th of July E. Christmas B. Easter D. Thanksgiving (Example: A crocheted heart could be entered as – Division V; Class A-1; Entry # 8. A crocheted flag could be entered as – Division V; Class C—1; Entry # 1.) Not all entry numbers will apply to each holiday.

CLASS 1 CROCHETING

ENTRY #

1.Wall Hanging (Unframed tapestry or other 6. Picture (Framed) Large flat object) 7. Stocking 2. Pillow 8. Tree Ornament 3. Table Cover 9. Tree Skirt 4. Afghan 10. Other Than Mentioned 5. Doily

CLASS 2

KNITTING

ENTRY #

11. Pillow 15. Tree Ornament 12. Afghan 16. Tree Skirt 13. Stocking 17. Other Than Mentioned 14. Hat

CLASS 3 EMBROIDERY

ENTRY #

18. Stitched Area 23. Picture (framed) a. Larger than 8” x 10” 24. Liquid-tube (painted) b. Smaller than 8” x 10” 25. Machine 19. Pillow 26. Original Design 20. Table Cover 27. Stocking 21. Tree Ornament 28. Other Than Mentioned 22. Tree Skirt

CLASS 4

CROSS STITCH

ENTRY #

29. Picture (framed) Stitched Area 33. Original a. Larger than 8” x 10” 34. Stocking b. Smaller than 8” x 10” 35. Tree Ornament

30. Pillow 36. Tree Skirt 27

31. Table Cover 37. Other Than Mentioned 32. Picture (framed)

CLASS 5

COUNTED CROSS STITCH

ENTRY # 38. Pillow 42. Stocking

39. Table Cover 43. Tree Ornament 40.. Wall Hanging (Unframed tapestry or large 44. Tree Skirt a. Larger than 8 x 10 flat object 45. Original b. Smaller than 8 x 10 46. Other Than Mentioned 41 Picture (framed) a. Larger than 8x10 b. 8x10 or Smaller

CLASS 6

PLASTIC GRID

ENTRY #

47. Tree Ornament 53. Scene 48. Table Doily 54. Box Cover 49. Stocking 55. Placemat 50. Door Hanger 56. Wall Hanging 51. Coasters 57. Centerpiece 52. Tote Bag 58. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 7

APPLIQUE

59. Tree Ornament 61. Stocking 60. Table Piece 62. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 8

QUILTS OR QUILTED ITEMS

ENTRY #

63. Pieced 69. Table Cover 64 Appliqué 70. Stocking 65. Machine Quilted 71. Tree Ornament 66. Tied Quilts 72 Tree Skirt 67. Wall Hanging 73. Other Than Mentioned 68. Pillow

CLASS 9

TOLE PAINTING

ENTRY #

74. Wood Item 77. Tree Ornament 75. Tin Ware Item 78. Other Than Mentioned 76. Crockery Item 79. Cement Block 28

CLASS 10

STAMP ART

ENTRY #

80. Winter Scenes 84. Tree Decorations 81. Religious 85. Decorations 82. Cards 86. Other Than Mentioned 83. Gift Tags

CLASS 11

PAPER CREATIONS

Items Must be Handmade With Exception of Gift Box

ENTRY # 87. Tree Ornament 89. Table Favor 88. Wrapped Gift Box 90. Hand Crafted Card (Decorations must be handmade) 91. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 12

SCRAPBOOK PAGE (INCLUDING PICTURES– Maximum of 4 Sleeves per person)

ENTRY #

92. 8½” x 11” 95. 8”x8” 93. 12” x 12” 96. other Than Mentioned 94. 6” x 6” .

CLASS 13

FABRIC

ENTRY #

97. Fabric Boxes 105. Tree Skirt 98. Table Cover 106. Stocking 99. Tree Ornament 107. Wall Hanging 100. Baskets 108. Potholders 101. Aprons 109. Purses 102. Stuffed Animal 110. Casserole Cover 103. Bottle Cover 111. Sewn Item 104. Gift Bag 112. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 14

PINE CONE ITEMS

(other than a wreath) ENTRY # 113. Doll 115. Scene . 114. Tree Ornament 116. Other Than Mentioned

29

CLASS 15

WREATH, SWAG OR CENTERPIECE

ENTRY #

117. Pine Cone 121. Straw 118. Evergreen (real or artificial) 122. Dried Floral or Silk 119. Fabric 123. Lighted 120. Vine 124. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 16

TREES

ENTRY #

125. Fabric 128. Vine 126. Ceramic 129. Pine Cone 127. Lighted Trees 130. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 17

FELT

ENTRY #

131. Stocking 133. Centerpiece 132. Tree Ornament 134. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 18

BEAD WORK

ENTRY #

135. Tree Ornament 136. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 19

WOOD ITEM

ENTRY #

137. Large over 14” 140. Wood Burning 138. Small 13” and under 141. Other Than Mentioned 139. Scene

CLASS 20

CERAMIC

ENTRY #

142. Scene 146. Tree Ornament 143. Figures 147. Centerpiece 144. Dishes 148. Other Than Mentioned 145. Lighted Item

30

CLASS 21

STYROFOAM CRAFT

ENTRY #

149. Figures 151. Scene 150. Tree Ornament 152. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 22

RECYCLED ITEM

ENTRY #

153. Tree Ornament 156. Centerpiece 154. Scene 157. Other Than Mentioned 155. Figures

CLASS 23

DUCT TAPE

ENTRY # 158. Flowers 162. Clothing 159. Wallet 163. Decorative (no flowers) 160. Purse 164. Jewelry 161. Hair Accessory 165. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 24

OTHER THAN MENTIONED TECHNIQUE

ENTRY # 166. Wall Hanging 168. Tree Ornament 167. Centerpiece 169. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 25

WORK OF CHILDREN: AGE 5 – 8 YEARS

Please state age on entry tag

ENTRY #

Any item in any class mentioned above

CLASS 26

WORK OF CHILDREN: AGE 9 – 12 YEARS


ENTRY #

Any item in any class mentioned above.

31

CLASS 27

WORK OF TEENS: AGE 13 – 17 YEARS


ENTRY#

Any item in any class mentioned above.

CLASS 28

SPECIAL NEEDS

Please state age on entry tag ENTRY # Any item in any class mentioned above.

DIVISION VI CARE FACILITIES

Superintendent…………………………………………………………Judy Moody Judging Wednesday, July 18th – 10:30 am. First Place, Second Place, Third Place and Honorable Mention Ribbons will be awarded. A Best of Show Ribbon will be awarded at the discretion of the Judge. Group displays are welcome. They will be judged as a group. The Activity Directors of the Care Centers have the responsibility for bringing and

picking up the entries. Care Facility Superintendent will contact the Facility and schedule a judging time. The entries are to be in place in the Exhibit Hall on Tuesday, July 17th between

8:00 and 10:00 am. Entries will be released on Saturday, July 21st between 8:00 and 9:00 pm or

Sunday, July 22nd between 1:00 and 3:00 pm. It is nice to have persons name or age on each item. No entry fee or pre-registration is required. A tag with the Care Centers name

must be on each item.

DIVISION VII FINE ARTS

Superintendents…………………………………………………..Tammy Sparks Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00 a.m. & Closes at 8:30 p.m. .Judging: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 – 2:00 pm Entry Fee 25% of the First Place Premium

RULES 1. Entries at Fair Office prior to Fair.

Monday, July 16, 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Exhibit Hall Tuesday, July 17 8:00 – 10:00 am at the Exhibit Hall NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME 32

Entry fee is $.50 per item You must get an exhibitor number at the front table before taking your items to the Division they will be entered in. You will need a separate sheet for each Division you enter items.

2. All articles entered for premiums must NEVER have been entered in the Southern Iowa Fair before. All work must be original, no kits or molds. Pictures must have been taken in the past 5 years.

3. Exhibitors are limited to 1 entry in each number, but as many classes as you wish. The Judge has the right to disqualify one.

4. No work will be accepted unless professionally prepared by the exhibitor for dis-play

5. Watercolors and prints must be framed UNDER PLEXIGLASS ONLY – NO GLASS. Oil and acrylics must be framed with wires for proper hanging. No glued on hangers will be accepted. No string with tape fasteners.

6. If a picture not equipped with a hanging wire, it will not be judged. 7. All pictures that are not framed do not require a hanger of any kind, but must be

mounted on Poster Board or matted. (they will be hung with binder clips) If they are framed they must have a hanging wire.

8. The name and address of the exhibitor and title of the work must be firmly affixed on the back of each exhibit. Affix entry tag to the bottom right corner of the back.

9. All paintings or exhibits must be hand painted. Work must have been done entire-ly by the exhibitor.

10. “Other Than Mentioned” cannot be used if it’s for a 2nd picture already in that category!

11. All work will be judged on originality of subject, quality and handling the materi-als used, graphic appeal, and overall pictorial representation.

12. Copyright Law applies to all entries 13. We will not be responsible in case of breakage. 14. All entries must be the work of amateurs unless stated on the entry tag. 15. No talking to the Judge is allowed during Judging. 16. One Best of Show ribbon will be awarded at the discretion of the Judge. 17. Entries will be released Saturday, July 21st from 8:00 – 9:00 pm or

Sunday, July 22nd from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Premium money will be with Office Personnel in the Exhibit Hall. Absolutely NO early releases.

Premiums: First Place - $2.00 Second - $1.50

CLASS 1

PICTURES MUST BE TAKEN SINCE JULY, 2013

PHOTOGRAPHY DIGITAL CAMERA PICTURE (BLACK & WHITE) - 5x7 or larger

MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTER BOARD, OR MATTED (If your picture is framed, it must have a wire hanger.

All other pictures will be hung with binder clips.)

ENTRY #

1. Sports 6. Flowers/Plant 2 People 7. Scenes 3. Animals/Bugs 8. Scene at the Fair 33

4. Still Life 9. Collage – 4 or more pictures 5. Picture series mounted together on poster 10. Altered board. Example – same boat. May be snapshots. 11. Landscape a. Four pictures b. More than four pictures

CLASS 2

PICTURES MUST BE TAKEN SINCE JULY, 2013

PHOTAGRAPHY DIGITAL CAMERA PICTURE (COLOR) – 5x7 or larger

MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTER BOARD, OR MATTED (If your picture is framed, it must have a wire hanger.

All other pictures will be hung with binder clips.)

ENTRY #

12. Sports 17. Flowers/Plant 13. People 18. Scenes 14. Animals/Bugs 19. Scene at the Fair 15. Still Life 20. Collage – 4 or more pictures 16 .Picture series mounted together on poster 21. Altered board. Example – same boat. May be snapshots. 22. Landscapes a. Four pictures b. More than four pictures

CLASS 3 OIL

MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTER BOARD, OR MATTED ENTRY # 23 Landscapes 27. Portraits and Figures 24. Seascapes 28. Modern Art 25. Animals and Birds 29. Flowers/Plant 26. Still Life 30. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 4

WATERCOLOR MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTERBOARD OR MATTED

(See Rule #6) ENTRY # 31. Landscapes 35. Portraits and Figures 32. Seascapes 36. Modern Art 33. Animals and Birds 37. Flowers/Plant 34. Still Life 38. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 5 ACRYLICS

MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTERBOARD OR MATTED (See Rule #6)

ENTRY # 39. Landscapes 43. Portraits and Figures 40. Seascapes 44. Modern Art 41. Animals and Birds 45. Flowers/Plant 42. Still Life 46. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 6 PASTELS

MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTERBOARD OR MATTED

(See Rule #6) ENTRY # 47. Landscapes 51. Portraits and Figures 48 Seascapes 52.Modern Art 49. Animals and Birds 53. Flowers/Plants 50. Still Life 54. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 7

PEN, PENCIL & INK MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTERBOARD OR MATTED

ENTRY #

55. Landscapes 59. Portraits and Figures 56. Seascapes 60. Modern Art 57. Animals and Birds 61. Flowers/Plants 58. Still Life 62. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 8 CHARCOAL & CRAYON


ENTRY #

63. Landscapes 67. Portraits and Figures 64. Seascapes 68. Modern Art 65. Animals and Birds 69. Flowers/Plants 66. Still Life 70. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 9 TEMPERA


ENTRY #

71. Landscapes 75. Portraits and Figures 72. Seascapes 76. Modern Art 73. Animals and Birds 77. Flowers/Plants

35

74. Still Life 78. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 10 MIXED MEDIA

MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTERBOARD OR MATTED ENTRY # 79. Landscapes 83. Portraits and Figures 80. Seascapes 84. Modern Art 81. Animals and Birds 85. Flowers/Plants 82. Still Life 86. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 11 METHOD PAINTING

MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTERBOARD OR MATTED Method Painting is the result of the use of an instructional book, which

gives the artist assistance with color mixing, color placement, composition, etc., whether the picture was copied in part or in whole. This category also includes

paintings resulting from classroom instruction. ENTRY # 87. Landscapes 90 Still Life 88. Seascapes 91. Portraits and Figures 89. Animals and Birds 92. Flowers/Plants 93. Other Than Mentioned

CLASS 12 PAINTED METAL ART

Any Media ENTRY # 94. Large 14” and up 95. Small 13” and under

CLASS 13 PHOTO ALBUMS Non-Professional

ENTRY # 96. Family / People

a. Regular c. Themed b. Mini d. Other Than Mentioned

97. Vacations a. Regular c. Themed b. Mini d. Other Than Mentioned

98. Holidays a. Regular c. Themed b. Mini d. Other Than Mentioned

99. Other Than Mentioned a. Regular c. Themed b. Mini d. Other Than Mentioned

36

CLASS 16 WORK OF STUDENTS: AGES 5 – 8 YEARS

Please State Age on Entry Tag ENTRY # Any Item In Any Class Above

CLASS 17 WORK OF STUDENTS: AGE 9-12 YEARS

Please State Age on Entry Tag ENTRY # Any Item In Any Class Above

CLASS 18

WORK OF STUDENTS: 13-18 YEARS Please State Age on Entry Tag

ENTRY#

Any Item In Any Class Above


Please State Age on Entry Tag ENTRY#

Any Item In Any Class Above

CLASS 18 WORK OF PROFESSIONALS

ENTRY # Any Item In Any Class Above

DIVISION VIII FLORICULTURE & HORTICULTURE

Superintendents………….…..Master Gardeners: Eileen Blom, Marlene Maxwell, Lois Harris, Ken Broadway, John Langstraat, Ann Evans, Sally Hardy Judges……………………………………………………...Eileen Blom, Lois Harris Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00 a.m. & closes at 8:30 p.m. Judging: Wednesday July 18, 2018– 11:00 a.m. Entry fee is $.50 per item Rules: 1. No entry forms accepted in the Fair office. No early entry necessary. Entries will be accepted in the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, July 18th, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Judging begins promptly at 11:30 a.m. 2. Exhibitors are limited to one entry in each number. Example: #36 Daisies, you may enter one in A. one in B, and one in C. 37

3. You must have your own entry list filled out. One can be obtained from the Fair Office. 4. All specimens must have been grown by the exhibitor. If there is positive proof that the exhibitor is at fault, all of their premium money from each department will be withheld. 5. Floriculture Exhibits will exhibit in clear glass container; colored glass will not be accepted, sized for specimen in class exhibited. Please add rocks or marbles for weight, so they will not blow over. Horticulture Exhibits must be on paper plates. Can be wedged with foam. 6. The decision of the Judge is final. 7. Each entry must be checked by an authorized person before judging. There is always someone to help you if you have questions. 8. Premiums designated by ribbons, Blue and Red. A Best of Show Ribbon will be awarded at the discretion of the Judge for Adult and Youth Divisions. Master Gardeners will be giving out outstanding exhibitor ribbons also – no premium. 9. If there is any spoilage, the Superintendents have the right to dispose of the exhibit. 10. The entry will be disqualified if not entered in the correct entry number, once judging begins. 11. Please name specimen if possible, on entry tag. 12. Artistic Division Rules will be listed in Class 7. 13. Classes #1 thru #11 and Class #15 are for persons 19 years and older. 14. Classes #12 thru #14 are for youth 5 thru 18 years of age. 15. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE THE WORK OF AMATEURS UNLESS STATED ON THE ENTRY TAG. 16. Exhibits will be released from 8:00—9:00 pm Saturday July 21st or 1:00- 3:00 pm, Sunday, July 22nd. Premium Money will be with Office Personnel in the Exhibit Hall. Absolutely NO early releases. 17. Premiums: First Place - $2.00 ,Second - $1.50 . 18. Roses will be judged first, then vegetable baskets. 19. The following are NOT permitted in flower shows: Noxious weeds, natural bird’s nests, stuffed birds, butterflies, or other insects, fish, birds, or animals, or cut fruit or vegetables. Also wild bird feathers (except those for which there is a hunting season in Iowa) Are not permitted.

Primary Noxious Weeds: Buckthorn Bull Thistle

Canada Thistle Field Bindweed Hoary Cress Horse Nettle

Leafy Spurge Musk Thistle Perennial Sow Thistle Quack Grass Russian Knapweed Tall Thistle

38

Secondary Noxious Weeds: Buckhorn Plantain Cocklebur

Wild Sunflower Curly Dock Poison Hemlock Puncture Vine

Red Sorrel Smooth Dock Teasel Velvet Leaf

Wild Carrot (Queen Anne’s Lace) Wild Mustard

Explanation: Bloom – Full Bloom Spike – (such as Glad)

Stalk – 1 stem Spray – (bud & blooms – branch) Stem – Stalk

CLASS 1

ANNUALS (Items must be grown by exhibitor)

(Please add rocks or marbles to stabilize) Please Name If Possible

ENTRY# 1. African Daisy - 3 stems 13. Dianthus -(pinks) 3 blooms 2. Ageratum 14. Everlasting Flowers—5 stems a. Blue 15. Gazania—3 blooms b. Purple 16. Gladiolus c. Other a. Large—1 spike 3. Bachelor Buttons - 3 stems 1.Pink 2. White 4. Balsam 3. Red 4.Purple 5. Bells of Ireland—2 Stems 5. Yellow 6. By-Color 6. Fountain Grass b. Miniature –1 spike 7. Calendula—3 Blooms 17. Impatiens—1 spray 8. Celosia a. Single a. Plume—2 stems b. Double 1. Red 2. Yellow 18. Lantana—3 stems b. Crested 19. Marigold 1. Orange 2. Other a. French—1 spray (with leaves) 9. Cleome –Spider Flower -1 stem b. Small Dbl.—1 spray (with leaves) a. Pink 20. Nasturtium—3 blooms b. Purple 21. Pansy—3 blooms c. White 22. Petunia (Double) 10. Coleus—3 stems a. White—1 spray 11. Cosmos—3 sprays b. Variegated—1 spray 12. Dahlia c. Pink—1 spray a. Small—3 blooms under 2” d. Purple—1 spray b. Medium—1 bloom 2”-6” c. Large—1 bloom over 6”

39

23. Petunia (Single) 27. Torenia —Wishbone—1 spray a. White --1 spray 28. Verbena—3 sprays b. Variegated-1 spray 29. Zinnia c. Any Color—1 spray a. Small, under 1.5” - 3 blooms 24. Salvia 1. Red 5. Yellow a. Red-1stem 2. Pink 6. Varied b. Any Color—1 stem 3. Purple 7. Green 25. Snapdragons 4. White a. Tall-3 spikes b. Large - 3 blooms b. Bush Type—3 spikes 1. Red 5. Yellow 26. Sunflower 2. Pink 6. Varied a Large 3. Purple 7. Green 1. Yellow 4. White 2. Any 30. Collection of Any—6 each named 3. Largest Head 31. .Any other not mentioned b. Small a. Small—3 specimens 1. Yellow 2. Any Other b. Large—1 specimen

CLASS 2

PERENNIALS Must be named and exhibitor must grow items.

(please add rocks or marbles to stabilize) ENTRY # 32. Achillea Yarrow - 3 sprays 41. Lilies (Hybrid)

a. Pink b. White c. Purple a. Oriental—1 –stem . d. Red e. Gray f. Salmon 1.White 2.Pink 3.Yellow 4. . 33. Black Eyed Susan b. Trumpet—1 stem a. Rudbebckia b. Irish Eyes 1. White 2.Pink 3.Yellow 4.Other 34. Chrysanthemums 42. Ornamental grasses—5 stems a. Daisy Type—1 spray (Tie in bunch) b. Cushion—1 spray 43. Phlox—1 stem c. Old Fashioned Hardy-1spray a. White 35. Coneflower—3 stems b. Pink a. Purple b. White c. Yellow c. Orchid . d. Green e. Orange f. Red g. Other d. Red . 36. Daisy - 1 stem 44. Russian Sage—3 stems a. Gloriosa - individual stalk 45. Scabiosa (Pincushion) 3 stems . b. Shasta - individual stalk 46. Any other mentioned c. Gerbera - 1 stem a. Large specimen—1 stem 37. Delphinium - Larkspur - 1 stem b. Small specimen—1 stem 38. Gaillardia - 2 stems 47. Collection of 6—each named 39. Hollyhock - 1 stalk

40

40. Liatris—Blazing Star—1 spike 48. Lilies a. Day Lilies—1 stem 1. Yellow 2. Red 3. White. 4. Peach 5. Pink 6. Gold 7. Orange 8. Purple 9. Spider 10. Bi-Color b. Small Bloom 3” or less, 1 stem c . Tiger Lily—1 stem d. Double

CLASS 3 SHRUBS

Must be named if possible & blooming ENTRY # 49. Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) - 1 spray 52. Hydrangea - 1 stem a. Pink a. White b. Purple b. Pink c. White c. Red 50. Hardy Hibiscus - 1 bloom d. Blue a. White g. Green b. Red 53. Rose of Sharon—1 stem c. Pink a. Orchid 51. Re bloom Lilac - 1 stem b. White c. Pink

CLASS 4 ROSES

ENTRY # 54. Hybrid Tea - 1 stem 57. Climbing Rose - Shrub Rose a. White - Old Garden - 1 stem b. Yellow a. White c. Orange b. Yellow d. Pink c. Pink e. Red 58. Knock Out Roses - 1 stem f. Red Blend a. Pink g. Mauve b. Red h. Any other color not listed c. Any other color 55. Floribundas - multi-bloom on 1 stem 59. Buck Roses - 1 stem a. White a. Red b. Apricot b. Pink c. Orange c. Yellow d. Pink d. Any other color e. Red 60. Smoke Bush - 1 stem f. Any other color not listed 61. Viburnum Bush - 1 stem 56. Miniature Roses, multi bloom on one stem a. White b. Yellow c. Pink d. Red e. Any other color not listed 41

CLASS 5 CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS Plant must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for 2 months. One plant to a container and must be named if possible. ENTRY # 62. African Violet 70. Geraniums a. Blue a. Red b. Pink b. Pink c. Variegated c. White 63. Begonia d. Other a. Blooming 71. Gerbera Daisy b. Foliage 72. Impatients c. Tuberous a. Super Elfin 64. Bougainvillea b. New Guinea 65. Cactus c. Regular a. Small (5” pot or under) 73. Jade b. Large (6” pot or larger) 74. Sansevieria 66. Succulent a. Green a. Small (5” pot or under) b. Variegated b. Large (6” pot or larger) c. Dwarf 67. Lantana 75. Unusual—must be named 68. Mandevilla 76. Any other not mentioned above 69. Rubber Plant a. Small b. Large

CLASS 6

BASKETS & POTS Must be named

ENTRY # 77. Hanging Baskets 78. Pots a. Small Blooming a. Small Blooming b. Large Blooming b. Large Blooming c. Small non Blooming c. Small non Blooming d. Large non Blooming d. Large non Blooming

CLASS 7

CONTAINER GARDENS Collection of assorted plants grown in combination pots

Must be named Premiums: First Place $5.00 Second Place $2.50

ENTRY # 79. Container Gardens a. Common Annual Flowers d. Fairy Garden b. Green Foliage 1. Large 2. Small c. Tropicals e. “Beauty of the Leaves” (a collection of assorted plants) 42

CLASS 8

ARTISTIC DIVISION FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS

RULES 1. No age restriction or residency requirements. 2. Artistic entry must be done by the exhibitor. Flowers, dried, treated and plant

materials need NOT be Grown by the exhibitor. NO noxious weeds allowed. 3. Be sure to mark your containers and accessories on the bottom.

Superintendents and/or Fair are not responsible in case of theft or breakage. 4. A minimum amount of painting permitted on dried or treated materials. 5. Your Choice of any plant material and container. 6. NO flags in any arrangement please. ENTRY# 80. Barn Dance 83. Bright and Beautiful 81. Grandpa’s Barn 84. “Lavender Is” 82. Natures Curves

CLASS 9

MASTER GARDENERS BUCKETS OF FLOWERS Buckets planted for display at the Southern Iowa Fair should be brought to the Exhibit Hall on Monday, July 16th from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Please attach a card to your bucket with your name, the words "Master Gardener," and a list of the plants in the bucket. They will be judged for Most Colorful, Most Unique, and Best Use of Plants. Winners will be announced and then posted at the Horticulture Open Class Booth. After judging, the buckets will be placed around the fair grounds. The location of the buckets will be posted at the Horticulture Open class Booth. Master Gardeners will water the buckets daily. Buckets should be picked up Saturday night after 8:00 or Sunday. To ensure getting your buckets back, it must be picked up at these times. Ribbons will be awarded by the Master Gardeners. No premiums for this class.

CLASS 9 VEGETABLES IN A BASKET

(Items must be grown by exhibitor) Must be named

No Flowers ENTRY# 85. Vegetables in a Basket (9 or more) a, Large b. Small

43

CLASS 10 VEGETABLES

(Items must be grown by exhibitor) Items should be on paper plate or in container

ENTRY# 86. Beans 96. Onions a. Green—6 specimen a.Yellow b. Yellow - 6 specimen b. White 87. Beets - 5 specimen c. Yellow 88. Broccoli - 1 head 97. Sweet Corn 89. Cabbage a. Yellow a. Small - 1 head b. White b. Large - 1 head c. Other c. Red 98. Tomatoes-3 specimens 90. Carrots - 5 specimen (Remove stems from all) 91. Cucumbers a. Red—Small a. Less than 5” (for pickling) - 3 specimen b. Red—Large b. Over 5” (for slicing) - 3 specimen c. Yellow—Large 92. Okra - 3 specimen d. Cherry e. Any other 3 varieties 2 of each named 93. Peppers—3 Specimens—Named 99. Any other not named above a. Banana a. Small—3 Specimens b. Bell b. Large—3 Specimens c. Jalapeno 100. First Year Exhibitor 1 tomato, d. Any Other 1 pepper, Two other Vegetables. e. Display of 3 different varieties on a plate, NAMED 94. Potatoes—3 Specimens 101. Jumbo Vegetable - 1 specimen a. Red 102. Ugly Vegetable - 1 specimen b. White a. Small c. Yellow b. Large 95. Squash—1 Specimen 103. Herbs—1 sprig or stem a. Acorn a. Basil b. Butternut b. Oregano c. Zucchini c. Rosemary d. Spaghetti d. Any other not mentioned e. Other

CLASS 11 FRUIT

DISPLAY ON PAPER PLATE Must be Ripe

ENTRY# 104. Apples – 4 specimen 107. Raspberries – 6 specimen 105. Blackberries – 6 specimen 108. Other than named 106. Blueberries – 6 specimen 44

CLASS 12 HEIRLOOM

ENTRY# Any item, any class, named

JUNIOR DIVISION

CLASS 13

Children 5 – 12 years ENTRY# Any Item mentioned

CLASS 14 Children 13 – 18 years

ENTRY# Any Item mentioned

CLASS 15 Developmental Disabled

Ages: 5 – 18 years ENTRY# Any Item mentioned

CLASS 16 Developmental Disabled Age: 19 Years and over

ENTRY# Any Item mentioned

DIVISION IX FAMILY HISTORY

Superintendent ……………………………………………………. Kathy Virgil Judge. …..…………………………………………………………. Jay DeYoung Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00 a.m. & Closes at 8:30 p.m. Judging: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 – 10:00 a Entry Fee 25% of the First Place Premium

RULES

1. Entries at Fair Office prior to Fair. Monday, July 16, 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Exhibit Hall Tuesday, July 17, 8:00 – 10:00 am at the Exhibit Hall

45

NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME Entry fee is $.50 per item. You must get an exhibitor number at the front table before taking your items to the Division they will be entered in. You will need a separate sheet for each Division you enter items.

2. No more than one entry per entry number (example: Class 1, you may have one entry in #1, #2, #3, etc.) Identical items cannot be entered in two different classes. 3. All entries must be of a genealogical nature. Each entry should be accompanied by 3x5 sized card description explaining its family connection to the exhibitor, and how it has helped the exhibitor understand and appreciate his/her family history. 4. Both the ITEM and the DESCRIPTION will be considered when judging. 5.Superintendents reserve the right to refuse or reclassify any exhibit. 6. Diligence will be used to insure the safety of articles after their arrival and placement, but in no case will the management be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. 7. The Junior Division, Classes 7, 8 & 9 may only be entered by persons of the ages listed below. 8. NO entry may have been previously exhibited at the Southern Iowa Fair. 9. Copies of photos, documents or research material are accepted. 10. All framed items and all posters should be very sturdy, framed or matted ready for hanging with a wire hanger attached. The exhibit will be refused if it is not equipped with a very strong hanger. We will not be responsible for breakage. 11. One Best of Show ribbon will be awarded at the Judges discretion. 12. Exhibits will be released Saturday, July 21st from 8:00 – 9:00 pm or Sunday, July 22nd from 1:00 – 3:00. Your premium money will be with office personnel in the Exhibit Hall. All entries must be picked up at this time. Absolutely NO early releases. 13. Premiums: First Place $2.00 Second Place $ 1.50

CLASS 1 PHOTOGRAPHS & PORTRAITS

ENTRY #

1. Ancestral Portrait or Photo (1 or 2 persons)

2. Family Group Picture (more than 2 persons)

3. Wedding Photo

4. 4 or more Generation Photo (in one picture)

5. Ancestral Home or Farmstead Picture

6. School, Church or Organizational Photo

7. Family Photo Album

8. Pictorial Family History or Photo Display (2 or more items, must be predominantly photographic material). Exhibit must be constructed so 46

that all elements are visible at the same time, and should not be included in a book or folder. 9. Miscellaneous Photo or Picture Item

CLASS 2 OLD DOCUMENTS

ENTRY # 10. Records from Family Bible 11. Personal Letter 12. Birth Certificate 13. Marriage License or Certificate 14. Death Certificate 15. Land Grant, Deed, Mortgage, or plat maps 16. Military Record 17. Will and Testament or Probate Record 18. Church or Religious Material 19 Display of Documents (2 or more items, must be predominantly documentary). Exhibit must be constructed so that all elements are visible at the same time and should not be included in a book or folder. 20. Miscellaneous Document

CLASS 3 GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH

ENTRY # 21. Pedigree Chart (shows Parents, Grandparents, Great Grandparents, etc. of an individual) 22. Linage Chart (shows bloodline relationships between any two individuals) 23. Family Tree (shows ALL descendants of an individual) 24. Genealogy Research Notebook or Scrapbook created by exhibitor. May include family group sheets, clippings, computer generated lists, etc. 25. Gravestone Rubbing 26. Poster or Display of Research Material. Exhibit must be constructed so that all elements are visible at the same time and should not be included in a book or folder. 27. Compiled Research Material presented in notebook or binder. 28. Miscellaneous Research Material 29. Other Miscellaneous Research Material (Does not need to be done by exhibitor; can be done by other family members)

CLASS 4 HEIRLOOMS (Rule #4)

ENTRY # 30. Book 31. Old Scrapbook (clippings, greeting cards, etc.) 32. Jewelry Item 33. Glassware 47

34. China Item 35. Kitchen Utensil 36. Small Household Item 37. Small Tool 38. Child’s Toy or Play Thing 39. Personal Item (razor, comb, false teeth etc.) 40. Religious Item 41. Silverware or Metal Ware 42 School Related Item 43. Military Related Item 44. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 5

HEIRLOOM CLOTHING (Rule #4)

ENTRY #

45. Baby Clothes 46. Child’s Clothing 47. Adult Clothing

a. Wedding Dress Shoes/Accessories b Favorite Dress c. Men’s or Women’s Suits d. Shoes/Hats/Ties or other Accessories e. Special Trendy/Fashionable Styles of the Past f. Any Not Mentioned

CLASS 6

MISCELLANEOUS (Rule #4) ENTRY # 48. Needlework 49. Old Quilts 50. Heirloom Display (may include a limited number of supporting photos, documents, etc.) Exhibit must be constructed so that all elements are visible at the same time and should not be included in a book or folder. 51. Miscellaneous Heirloom Item 52 Any Combination

JUNIOR DIVISION

CLASS 7

Children 5 – 8 years old (Rule #8) (Must tell whom it belonged to and how they are related to you)

Please give full names and dates if possible. 48

ENTRY # 53. Photos

Grandparent or Grandparents (one or two people) Great-Grandparent or Great-Grandparents (one or two people) Family Group (three or more people) Any Family Photo Not Mentioned

54. Clothing Baby Clothes (Yours or Ancestors) Other Clothes Accessories (purses, shoes, ties, etc.) Any Not Mentioned

55. Toys a. Your Toy b. Parents Toy c Any Not Mentioned

56. Heirloom (Any well-loved item that is a treasure to your family, passed down from an earlier generation) 57. Family Tree

CLASS 8

Children 9-12 years old (Rule #8)

(Must tell whom it belonged to and how they are related to you) Please give full names and dates if possible.

ENTRY# 58. Photos

a. Grandparent or Grandparents (one or two people) b. Great-Grandparent or Grandparents (one or two people) c. Family Group (three or more people) d. Any Family Photo Not Mentioned

59. Clothing a. Baby Clothes (Yours or Ancestors) b. Other Clothes c. Accessories (purses, shoes, ties, etc.) d. Any Not Mentioned

60. Toys a. Your Toy b. Parents Toy c. Any Not Mentioned


CLASS 9 Children 13-18 years old (Rule #8)

(Must tell whom it belonged to and how they are related to you) 49

Please give full names and dates if possible. ENTRY # 63. Photos

a. Grandparent or Grandparents (one or two people) b. Great-Grandparent or Grandparents (one or two people) c. Family Group (three or more people) d. Any Family Photo Not Mentioned

64. Clothing a. Baby Clothes (Yours or Ancestors) b. Other Clothes c. Accessories (purses, shoes, ties, etc.) d. Any Not Mentioned

65. Toys a. Your Toy b. Parents Toy c. Any Not Mentioned



Entry # Any Item Previously Mentioned

50

PIGTAIL CONTEST Monday, July 16th - 1:00 p.m. FREE STAGE

Registration begins 1/2 hour before starting time on the Free Stage.

Sponsored by Expressions Hair Studio Categories:

Age 0 – 5 yrs. & Age 6 – 10 yrs. Longest - Shortest Blondest - Darkest - Reddest

Most Creative/Unique

RULES: 1) Pigtails must be braided and braided as far as

possible. No French braids. (Pigtails, in this case, can be one, two or more.)

2) Longest Pigtail must be all in one piggy tail secured at top and bottom. (One piece of hair will not be judged. It must be all together)

3) Pigtails must be secured by a rubber band at the beginning and at the end of the braid. Measurements will be taken between those TWO rubber bands.

4) They may be located anywhere on the head. 5) Hair will be judged on neatness and beauty as well as

other criteria. 6) Contestants may enter the day of the contest,

beginning at registration time at the Free Stage. 7) Contestants may enter only one category. 8) Prizes will be awarded to the First Place Winner in

each of the six categories in each age group. All contestants receive participation ribbons.

51

JOKE TELLING CONTEST Tuesday, July 17th - 4:00 p.m. FREE STAGE

Registration begins 1/2 hour before starting time on the Free Stage. Ages 4-7 Ages 8-12

The children will get up one by one and must tell their joke to the judges. The judges will score their joke and there will be a 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place awarded out. All

jokes must be appropriate or contestant will not be scored. All contestants will receive participation rib-

bons.

CHILDREN'S COLORING CONTEST Wednesday, July 18th – 3:00 PM FREE STAGE

Ages Categories: 3 & 4 years old 5 & 6 years old 7 & 8 years old 9 & 10 years old 11 & 12 years old 13-17 years old

Adults

RULES: 1. Each age group will be given a picture that has been

chosen. 2. Children will be given a specified amount of time to color their picture. 3. All coloring must be done at the time of the contest. 4. All coloring must be done by the contestants themselves. 5. Judging will be done immediately after the contest. 52

53

6. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons will be awarded in each category and a trophy for the overall winner in each age group.

HULA HOOP CONTEST

Wednesday, July 18th - 5:30 p.m. FREE STAGE This will be a timed contest of who can hula hoop the longest amount time. Contestants may only hula hoop

around the waist. Cut off time will be determined. In case of tie – contestant will perform another trick for as long

as possible.

AGE GROUPS – 4 -6 Years Old 5-9 Years Old

10-14 Years Old 15 & Up

Trophies awarded to winner of each age group! Hula Hoops are provided!

CHILDREN’S

COOKIE DECORATING CONTEST Thursday, July 19th - 10:00 a.m.

FREE STAGE Superintendent………...Jeannene Veenstra

RULES 1. Registration begins at 9:15 a.m.

2. Age groups: 4-6 years 7-9 years 10-12 years & 14-16 years

3. Children will be given a period of time to decorate a cookie

4. Cookies will be judged in age categories on neatness and originality.

5. There will be ribbons and prizes for all. 6. There will be a trophy to the OVER ALL

WINNER in each group

COOKIE STACKING CONTEST Friday, July 20th – 9:30 a.m. FREE STAGE

Superintendent..............Kathleen Rempe 0-3 Years Old 4-6 Years Old

7 to 9 Years Old 10 to 12 Years Old

RULES: 1. Contestants will have 30 seconds to create the

highest possible single stack of cookies. 2. Cookies may not be organized prior to stacking.

3. No adhesives, supports, or pyramids may be used. 4. Cookies may not be broken or twisted apart.

5. At the end of 30 seconds, contestants must remove hands and the stack must remain standing by itself for

three seconds. 6. If a child's stack is knocked down by another child's

stack during the 30 second wait period, it will be counted. If it is knocked down during competition there

will be a restart. 7. Trophy's will be awarded in each category.

BUBBLE GUM BLOWING CONTEST

Friday, July 20th - 11:00 a.m. FREE STAGE Registration: 10:30 a.m.

RULES Ages:

5-8 9-12

13 and Older 1. Bubble gum will be furnished

2. There will be a 3 to 5 minute warm up period. 3. Each contestant will be given 3 pieces for

bubble blowing. 4. Each contestant’s bubble must be held for at 54

least two (2) seconds. 5. All bubbles will be measured horizontally.

6. If bubble is broken by judge when measuring it, the existing measurement

DIAPER DERBY CONTEST

Saturday, July 21 – 9:00 a.m. FREE STAGE Age Groups: Crawlers Walkers

RULES:

1. All contestants must be less than two years of age as of July 21, 2018 2. Contestants can register the day of the contest beginning at 8:30 am 3. Contestant can enter only one of the two categories crawler or walker (If a crawler walks, the crawler will be disqualified. If the walker crawls, the walker will be disqualified) 4. Contestant cannot be touched once the race begins. 5. First contestant to completely cross the finish line will be declared winner. 6. Prizes will be awarded to every contestant. 7. First place trophy awarded to winner of each category. Second and third place ribbons will be awarded in each category. 8. Decision of Judges will be Final.

DECORATED DIAPER CONTEST

Saturday, July 21 FREE STAGE (Following Diaper Derby Contest)

Categories: Most Creative

Decorated Diaper Creative of Theme Diaper

55

RULES: 1. All contestants must be less than two years of age as

of July 21, 2018. All contestants must be in decorated diaper attire, disposable or cloth. You may design a costume, but diaper must be visible for judging. 2. Contestants register the day of contest beginning at 8:30 am. 3. Judging for the Most Creative Diaper and Best use of Theme Diaper will be based on originality, creativity, public appeal, and overall effect. 4. Contestants will be assigned a number at registration which will be clearly in view of the judges at all times during competition. 5. Prizes will be awarded to each contestant. 6. First place trophy awarded to winner of each category. Second and third place ribbons will be awarded in each category. 7. Decision of Judges will be Final.

KIDS PEDAL POWER PULL

Saturday, July 21 Sign in begins at 11:30 a.m.

Pull Starts at 12:00 p.m. Kids Pedal Power Pull is open to all children from

4 to 11 years old. This is a State sanctioned pull.

1st and 2nd place finishers in each age group will qualify for the Iowa State Pedal Pull Championship.

Sponsored by Pedal Pull Association

56

FREE STAGE EVENTS

Sunday July 15 Gospel Concert Monday July 16 Queen Contest Tuesday July 17 Monster Arm Wrestling

GRANDSTAND EVENTS

Wednesday July 18 USMTS Races Thursday July 19 John Michael Montgomery Friday July 20 Redneck Rally Saturday July 21 Demo Derby Sunday July 22 Harness Races Monday July 23 Harness Races

57

BECOME A FAIR SPONSOR! All it takes is three steps to become a

Southern Iowa Fair Sponsor! STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR PACKAGE Grand Champion—$5,000 Reserve Champion—$3,000 Purple Ribbon—$1,000 Blue Ribbon—$750 Red Ribbon—$500 White Ribbon—$250 Honorable Mention—$50 STEP 2: SELECT THE EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE RECOGNIZED AT Sean Emery—Funny Guy Who Juggles Stuff West Texas Rattlesnake Show Noah’s Way Petting Zoo Kids Zone STEP 3: GIVE US YOUR INFORMATION Business Name / Address / Contact Name Email Address / Phone Number / Website Address

Send payment to: Southern Iowa Fair 615 North I Street

Oskaloosa, IA 52577

Questions? Call 641-673-7004 / Email [email protected]

OPEN CLASS RULES

& CONTEST DETAILS

SOUTHERN IOWA FAIRGROUNDS

615 NORTH I STREET OSKALOOSA, IA 52577

641-673-7004

WWW.SOUTHERNIOWAFAIR.COM [email protected]