REQUIREMENTS & RULES FOR OPEN CLASS
Blaine County residents only.
Open Class is an opportunity for any Blaine County resident to enter.
Everyone is encouraged to participate. Cash awards will be given for
Best of Show in each category.
IF YOU DO NOT WISH YOUR ITEMS JUDGED BUT WOULD LIKE TO SHARE
THEM WITH OTHERS, WE WELCOME ITEMS FOR DISPLAY ONLY
(Excludes any items for advertisement purposes)
Age limits:
Junior - up to age 18
Adult - 19 to 59
Senior Citizens - 60 and holding
FRUITS, VEGETABLES & MORE
EXHIBIT
VEGETABLES
Cabbage ................................................................................................................ one head
Cauliflower .............................................................................................................. one head
*Onions ................................................................................................................... three - five
Potatoes .................................................................................................................. five tubers
Pumpkins ............................................................................................................................ one
*Squash .............................................................................................................................. one
Sweet Corn—half husked ............................................................................. .three - five ears
*Beans (green or wax)...................................................................................... five - ten pods
*Carrots ................................................................................................................... three - five
Cucumbers ............................................................................................................. three - five
*Parsnips .................................................................................................................. three - five
Tomatoes ................................................................................................................ three - five
*Turnips .................................................................................................................... three - five
*Beets ...................................................................................................................... three - five
Peas .................................................................................................................. five - ten pods
*Peppers ................................................................................................................. three - five
*with one inch stem
EXHIBIT
MORE
Chicken Eggs ........................................................................................................................ six
EXHIBIT
FRUITS
Apples ..................................................................................................................... three - five
Grapes ......................................................................................................... two - four clusters
Peaches .................................................................................................................. three - five
Pears ........................................................................................................................ three - five
Apricots ................................................................................................................... three - five
Plums ....................................................................................................................... three - five
Raspberries ........................................................................................ 6” plate of ten - twenty
Rhubarb .......................................................................................................... three - six stems
Prunes ...................................................................................................................... three - five
EXHIBIT
FUN ENTRIES
Largest Zucchini ................................................................................................................. one
Ugliest Vegetable or Fruit .................................................................................................. one
Most Unusual Vegetable or Fruit ........................................................................ one or more
Eggs – Color Variety................................................................................................ six or more
CANNING RULES
Any produce canned August 2016 through August 2017 may be entered.
All canned foods must be processed in standard clear glass canning jars with self-sealing two-piece lids. Jars must have a vacuum seal and must be exhibited and judged without screw bands. Jars must be labeled with contents, date of preparation, type of processing (boiling water vs. pressure) and length of processing. (Length and method of process should agree with USDA/PNW recommendations, including altitude adjustment.) Please see Ball Blue Book of Preserving. Please designate Hot Pack or Raw Pack.
Headspace requirements:
Fruits ............................................................................................................................. 1/2 inch
Vegetables .......................................................................................................... 1/2 to 1 inch
Jams and Jellies .......................................................................................................... 1/4 inch
Pickles .......................................................................................................................... 1/2 inch
Meats ................................................................................................................... 1 to 1/2 inch
Specialties (dilled beans, mixed vegetables, fancy packs, syrups, etc.)
The following entries will be disqualified:
A. Paraffin sealed jams and jellies.
B. Jars with zinc lids.
C. Foods in green glass jars or non-standard jars (jars not manufactured for home canning).
D. Jars with more than 2” headspace.
E. Jars with added color, bleach, sulfite or other preservatives.
(For example; baking soda may not be added to green vegetables and acids may not be added to non-pickled foods with the exception of tomatoes and figs.)
The size of canning jar and product must meet USDA Guidelines.
CANNING
Jams (chopped or mashed fruit) ................................................................ 1/2 or 1 pt. or qt.
Jellies (clear—no fruit) ................................................................................. 1/2 or 1 pt. or qt.
Marmalades ................................................................................................. 1/2 or 1 pt. or qt.
Fruit Butters (pureed fruit) ............................................................................ 1/2 or 1 pt. or qt.
Preserves ....................................................................................................... 1/2 or 1 pt. or qt.
Pickles ........................................................................................................... 1/2 or 1 pt. or qt.
Relishes .................................................................................................................... 1 pt. or qt.
Vegetables (corn in pints only) .............................................................................. 1 pt. or qt.
Fruits ......................................................................................................................... 1 pt. or qt.
Fruit Juice ................................................................................................. 1 pt. or qt. or ½ gal.
Meats – Poultry ........................................................................................................ 1 pt. or qt.
Fish ........................................................................................................................... 1/2 or 1 pt.
Freezer jams ...................................................................................................................... 1 pt.
BAKED GOODS AND SWEETS
Please bring on a paper plate. Candy six pieces.
Cakes-Decorated (cake part may be false) ....................................................... one whole
Cupcakes-Decorated .......................................................................................................... six
Plain Cakes ................................................................................................................. one-half
Cookies ................................................................................................................................. six
Yeast Bread and Rolls ................................................................................ one loaf or six rolls
Quick Bread and Muffins ..................................................................... one loaf or six muffins
Pies ....................................................................................................................... one-half pie
DRIED FOODS
Please place in glass jars with tight-fitting lids to prevent moisture
Fruit Leather ................................................................................................................. one roll
Fruits ........................................................................................................................... six pieces
Jerky .......................................................................................................................... six pieces
Vegetables ............................................................................................................... six pieces
Herbs ......................................................................................................... 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup
FLOWERS
1. Flowers must be cultivated, no collecting from the wild.
2. Judging Criteria:
Rating Scale: 1= lowest rating; 5= highest rating
3. Flowers must be entered in one of the following five categories.
Category I: Blooming Planters and Hanging Basket
Quality of the plant material and the container will be rated on the 1-5 scale. Container will be checked for drainage and sturdiness. Plant Material will be examined for pests, health, vigorous growth and lushness of bloom. Entire planter will be rated for artistic composition and compatibility between container and plant material.
Category II: Arrangements
Category for fresh-cut flowers and foliage in an arrangement; Flowers and foliage will be checked for pests and freshness. All arrangements will be rated on the 1-5 scale for artistic composition and compatibility between the container and its’ contents.
Category III: One Flower (flowers only, no added foliage.)
Display flowers in appropriate vase. Vase will not be judged. One to five flowers of a single type per entry. No tinfoil, fabric, paper or other materials may be used on the container. Only the flowers will be judged. Flowers will be checked for pests and each flower rated on the 1-5 scale for lack of petal and foliage damage. Flowers entered in this category should be as perfect as possible.
Category IV: Dried and/or Preserved Arrangements, Floral Art and Potpourri
Entries must be entirely natural. No silk, paper or plastic flowers or foliage may be used. Rope, metal, pottery glass or other material may be incorporated as additional design elements. The artistic composition of the dried materials and the compatibility of the container, if one is used, will be rated on the 1-5 scale.
Category V: Live Potted Herbs and Miscellaneous Plants
One herb variety per pot. Container can be of any size but 4 to 6 inch pot is preferred. Container will not be judged. Quality of herbs and plants will be rated on a 1-5 scale.
4. Special Awards
Best of Show awards will be given to the most beautiful, difficult to grow, or unusual floral entry. Winners will be chosen: one from entries in Category II and one from Category III only.
PAINTING
All photography and painting should be appropriately matted and/or framed and ready to hang
MEDIUM
Acrylics ...................................................................................................................... unlimited
Oil .............................................................................................................................. unlimited
Watercolor ................................................................................................................ unlimited
Charcoal ................................................................................................................... unlimited
Mixed Media ............................................................................................................ unlimited
SUBJECT
Portrait ....................................................................................................................... unlimited
Still Life ....................................................................................................................... unlimited
Animals ...................................................................................................................... unlimited
Landscape/Seascape ............................................................................................. unlimited
PHOTOGRAPHY
Categories: Black & White or Color
All photography and paintings should be appropriately matted and/or framed and ready to hang
Close-up ................................................................................................................... unlimited
Scenery ..................................................................................................................... unlimited
Still Life ....................................................................................................................... unlimited
Animals ...................................................................................................................... unlimited
People ....................................................................................................................... unlimited
Flowers ...................................................................................................................... unlimited
HANDIWORK
All items must be finished (blocked, bound, framed - no edges)
Quilts .................................................... Hand Quilted, Machine Quilted, Piece, Appliquéd
Knitting ................................................................................................................... All Varieties
Crocheting ............................................................................................................ All Varieties
Weaving ........................................................................................................ Fabric or Thread
Needlework ................................................... Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Needlepoint, Other
Fleece .................................................................................................................... All Varieties
Afghan ............................................................................................... Knit, Crocheted, Other
SEWING - CLOTHING
Single Garment - Categories: Child’s, Lady’s, Man’s
Shirts ..................................................................................................... one of each category
Shirt-Blouse .......................................................................................... one of each category
Slacks ................................................................................................... one of each category
Jacket ................................................................................................. one of each category
Coat .................................................................................................... one of each category
Evening Wear ..................................................................................... one of each category
Nightwear ........................................................................................... one of each category
Dress .................................................................................................... one of each category
Jumper ................................................................................................ one of each category
Swimwear ............................................................................................ one of each category
Outfit - Categories: Child’s, Lady’s, Man’s
Slack suit .............................................................................................. one of each category
Skirt suit ................................................................................................ one of each category
Dress Jacket ........................................................................................ one of each category
Swimwear ............................................................................................ one of each category
Nightwear ........................................................................................... one of each category
Jumper with Blouse ............................................................................ one of each category
Eveningwear ....................................................................................... one of each category
SEWING – MISCELLANEOUS
Aprons ................................................................................................. one of each category
Pillows .................................................................................................. one of each category
Table Runners ..................................................................................... one of each category
Place Mats .......................................................................................... one of each category
Pot Holders .......................................................................................... one of each category
Other .................................................................................................. one of each category
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Small items will be grouped at the discretion of judges
Ceramics ................................................................................. self-made and/or decorated
Pottery ...................................................................................................................... self-made
Woodworking............................................................................................................................
Leather Craft.............................................................................................................................
Metalwork..................................................................................................................................
Macramé.................................................................................................................................. .
Weaving ...................................................................................... other than fabric or thread
Spinning.....................................................................................................................................
Toys ............................................................................................................................................
Jewelry ......................................................................................................................................
Scrapbooking ...........................................................................................................................
Paper Crafts ..............................................................................................................................
SMALL ANTIQUES
If your antique has a story, please include the details, (i.e. who owned it, where it came from, etc.) with your display.
Examples:
Bottles, Dishes, Glasses, Figurines, Utensils, Toys, Other
COLLECTIONS
Any number of items considered a group
Examples:
Dolls, Rocks, Bottles, Thimbles, etc.
OPEN CLASS LIVESTOCK
Fee: $3.00 Per Entry
($1 administration fee; $2 per animal entered)
Premium Money:
First - 1/2, Second - 3/10, Third - 2/10
Breeding Stock Only
1. Any unruly animals at the Fair will be disqualified. (The Fair Board
will judge animals unruly)
2. Open Class Livestock must be registered 30 minutes prior to show.
3. All animals must be broke to lead.
4. Classes will be held in the beef show ring.
SWINE SHEEP
Gilts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yearling Ram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lamb Ram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sow & Pigs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yearling Ewe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jr. Boar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Less than 1 yr. Ewe Lamb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sr. Boar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 yr. and up Stud Lamb. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 yr. and up
Aged Ewe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Senior Ram. . . . . . . .