DEPT. 10 AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS
DEPT. 10 AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS
SUPERINTENDENTS: Stuart Neal, Chairman, (330) 721-0964; Dave Oberholtzer, Assistant; Patricia Neal, Bryan and Maryann Thombs
ENTRIES CLOSE: JULY 20 AT 4 P.M. MAIL ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JULY 13, 2012.
ENTRIES: Are to be brought in Sunday, July 29 between 12 Noon and 4 P.M. and Thursday, August 2 between 9 AM and 12 NOON
PROCEDURE FOR ENTERING PROJECTS: Each exhibitor will be allowed one entry per class. Items must be entered by July 20th at 4 PM. On entry sheet list Dept. 10, the section letter., A through J and then individual class number. Each project should have a corresponding tag at entry. These are picked up Fri. or Sat. before the fair during office hours.
HAY SHOW JUDGING: Monday, July 30 at 9 A.M. at the east end of the produce barn.
VEGETABLES JUDGING: Sunday, July 29 at 5 PM
Thursday, August 2 at 1 PM.
BEES & APIARY JUDGING: Monday, July 30 at 10 AM.
DISMISSAL TIME: First Show-Wednesday, August 1 at 9:00 P.M. Second Show-Sunday, August 5 at 8 P.M.-9 P.M.
RULES:
1. Exhibitor must purchase Membership, Season or Mini Ticket
2. All items entered must be either raised or produced from exhibitor’s farm or garden. Exhibitor need not be from Medina County.
3. If an exhibitor enters an item and it develops that there are no other items in this category, the exhibitor will not receive a first class award unless the item is first class
4. The judge’s decision is final, any questions arising will be handled by the Superintendents.
5. No premium money will be paid for items entered that are not in the Premium Book.
6. All exhibits not picked up Sunday night will be discarded. Premium & ribbons will be available at the fair office beginning Tuesday, August 7.
HAY SHOW
Sponsored by the MEDINA COUNTY SOIL AND WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Hay Show Judging: Monday, July 30 at 9:00 A.M.
1. An exhibitor is limited to one entry per listing.
2. Exhibits are to be brought in Sunday, July 29 between 12 noon and 4:00 P.M.
3. DISMISSAL: Sunday, August 5 from 8 P.M. to 9 P.M.
4. Show samples must be selected from this year’s crop.
5. ONE unbroken bale of machine tied Hay is required for an
exhibit in all Jr. & Sr. Classes.
6. The judge must eliminate from competition those samples
which he/she believes would not keep in the unventilated mow.
7. In so far as possible, U.S. Department of Agriculture Hay Standards will be used in judging.
8. Haylage is to be exhibited in PLASTIC BAGS, to be furnished by the MEDINA SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, and can be picked up at their office or at the Fair Office.
9. THE MEDINA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT will give 3 Awards: one for Best of Show of Hay, one for Best Haylage, and one for Best of Show of Hay, Jr. Division, at the time of Fair.
10. ROSETTES will be given for Best of Show.
11. All rules apply for both the JUNIOR & SENIOR DIVISIONS.
PREMIUMS: lst-$15; 2nd-$10; 3rd-$7; 4th-$5.
LEGUMES - Alfalfa, Clover, Birdsfoot Trefoil, and other varieties labeled as a legume.
GRASSES - Timothy, Orchard Grass, Bromegrass, Oats, and any other variety that is not a legume.
Section A - OPEN CLASS HAY SHOW
CLASS: ALFALFA - 80% or MORE ALFALFA.
1. First Cutting.
2. Second or Third Cutting
CLASS: CLOVER - 80% or MORE CLOVER.
3. First Cutting.
4. Second or Third Cutting.
CLASS: MIXED HAY - MIXTURE OF LEGUMES AND GRASSES
5. First Cutting.
6. Second or Third Cutting
CLASS: GRASS HAY - 80% OR MORE GRASS
7. First Cutting
8. Second or Third Cutting
CLASS: HAYLAGE (must be exhibited in plastic bag).
9. Corn silage
10. Grass/Legume silage
11. Baleage
Section B - JUNIOR CLASS HAY SHOW.
RULES:
1. Junior Class for this dept. consist of those 15 and under.
2. All Rules apply at beginning of Department.
PREMIUMS: lst-$9;2nd-$7;3rd-$4;4th-$3
CLASS: ALFALFA - 80% or MORE ALFALFA.
1. First Cutting
2. Second or Third Cutting
CLASS: CLOVER - 80% OR MORE CLOVER
3. First Cutting.
4. Second or Third Cutting.
CLASS: MIXED HAY - MIXTURE OF LEGUMES AND GRASSES
5. First Cutting
6. Second or Third Cutting
CLASS: GRASS HAY - 80% OR MORE GRASS
7. First Cutting
8. Second or Third Cutting
Section C - CORN
RULES:
1. This class is for corn grown the previous year (2011).
2. This class is for Medina and abutting county residents only.
PREMIUMS: 1st-$4; 2nd-$3; 3rd-$2.
CLASSES:
1. Any variety of yellow corn. 8-10 ears to be displayed on a 12"x16" tray; must be labeled as to the variety
2. Any variety of yellow shelled corn. To be displayed in a clear glass quart jar; Must be labeled as to the variety.
Section D - SOYBEANS
RULES:
1. This class is for soybeans grown the previous year (2011).
2. This class is for Medina and abutting county residents only.
PREMIUMS: 1st-$4; 2nd-$3; 3rd-$2
CLASS:
1. Any variety of soybeans. To be displayed in a clear glass quart jar. Must be labeled as to the variety.
Section E - WHEAT
RULES:
1. This class is for wheat grown and harvested in 2011.
2. This class is for Medina and abutting county residents only.
PREMIUMS: 1st-$4; 2nd-$3; 3rd-$2
CLASS:
1. Any variety of wheat. To be displayed in a clear glass quart jar. Must be labeled as to the variety.
Section F - VEGETABLES
PREMIUMS: lst-$3; 2nd-$2; 3rd-$1.25; 4th-$1. Best of Show- Rosette.
RULES:
1. ONE PREMIUM PER ENTRY.
2. All General Rules listed at the beginning of this Department
apply to this class.
3. All root items must have tops cut off.
SUNDAY JUDGING at 5 PM. Entries for class 1-39 (Open and Jr.) brought in Sunday before fair from Noon to 4 PM.
CLASSES: 21. 6 Pickles
1. 12 Green Bush Beans 22. 1 Eggplant
2. 12 Green Pole Beans 23. 1 Head Endive (in water)
3. 12 Bush Lima Beans 24. 3 Heads of Garlic
4. 12 Purple Bush Beans 25. Horseradish (with tops)
5. 12 Yellow Bush Beans 26. 3 Kohlrabi
6. 6 Garden Peas 27. 1 Show of Lettuce
7. 3 Garden Beets (in water)
8. 1 Broccoli 28. 1 Muskmelon
9. 1 Cauliflower 29. 1 Watermelon
10. 1 head of Cabbage 30. 3 Bermuda Onions
11. 1 head of Chinese Cabbage 31. 3 Sweet Onions
(in water) 32. 3 Green Onions
12. 6 Carrots 33. 3 Spanish Onions
13. 1 Celery ( in water) 34. Show of Onions
14. 3 ears Bicolor Corn (3 of at least 3 varieties)
(partly husked) 35. Display of Parsley
15. 3 ears Yellow Corn (in water)
(partly husked) 36. 6 Red Potatoes
16. 3 Ears White Corn 37. 6 White Potatoes
(partly husked) 38. 3 Sweet Potatoes
17. 3 Ears Indian Corn (2011) 39. Show of Veggies
(partly husked) (from 1-38 only 1 per class
18. 3 Burpless Cucumbers Not to exceed 10 class items on OUR tray, 11x18
19. 3 Cucumbers
20. 3 Dill Pickles
Best of Show Beans Best of Show Pickles
Best of Show Corn Best of Show, First Show
Best of Show Onions
THURSDAY JUDGING at 1 PM. Entries for class 47-87 (Open and Jr.) brought in Thursday of fair week from 9 AM to Noon.
47. 6 White Eggs (in half carton) 71. 3 Paste Tomatoes
48. 6 Brown Eggs (in half carton) 72. Show of Ripe Tomatoes
49. 6 Novelty Eggs (in half carton) (3 of 3 or more varieties
50. 3 Sweet Banana Peppers 73. Show of Green Tomatoes
51. 3 Yellow Block Peppers (3 of 3 or more varieties)
52. 3 Yellow Long Hot Peppers 74. 1 Buttercup Squash
53. 3 Green Bell Peppers 75. 1 Butternut Squash
54. 3 Hot Peppers 76. 1 Cocozelle Squash
55. 3 Pimiento Peppers 77. 1 Crookneck Squash
56. 3 Semi-Hot Peppers 78. 1 Acorn Squash
57. 1 Potted Pepper Plant 79. 1 Cushaw Squash
(in your pot) 80. 1 Hubbard Squash
58. Show of Peppers 81. 1 Spaghetti Squash
(3 of 3 or more varieties) 82. 1 Straight Neck Squash
59. 1 Field Pumpkin 83. 1 Zucchini Squash-Baking
60. 1 Pie Pumpkin 84. 1 Zucchini Squash-Frying
61. 3 Radishes 85. 1 Zucchini Squash-Jumbo
62. 3 Sticks of Rhubarb 86. 3 Turnips
(leaves removed) 87. Show of Veggies
63. 1 Bunch of Swiss Chard (1 item from 47-86, 1 per
(in water) class, not to exceed 10 on
64. 6 Cherry Tomatoes OUR tray, 11x18)
65. 6 Grape Red Tomatoes
66. 6 Grape Yellow Tomatoes Best of Show Peppers
67. 3 Green Slicer Tomatoes Best of Show Tomatoes
68. 3 Red Slicer Tomatoes Best of Show Squash
69. 3 Yellow Tomatoes Best of Show, Second Show
70. 3 Pink Tomatoes
Best of Show, 1st Show sponsored by DAVE OBERHOLTZER, $25
Best of Show, 2nd Show sponsored by STUART NEAL $25
Best of Show Onions sponsored by CORSO'S LIBERTY GARDENS, 935 W. Liberty, Medina; Phone: (330) 725-3038
$15/gift certificate
Best of Show Peppers sponsored by SPENCER FEED AND SUPPLY CO, 227 N. Main St, Spencer; $15/certificate
Best of Show Beans sponsored by BRYAN THOMBS, $15
Best of Show Tomatoes sponsored by RICHARDSON'S FARMS, 6984 Lafayette Rd, Medina; Phone (330) 722-4029; $15/gift certificate
Best of Show Pickles sponsored by BLOOMING ACRES, 7429
State Rd, Wadsworth; Phone: (330) 336-1410;
2 Flats of Flowers
Best of Show Squash sponsored by KEN-DO LAWN SERVICE,
216 Lafayette Rd, Medina; Phone: (330) 723-3610;
$15/gift certificate
Best of Show Corn sponsored by BOYERT'S GREENHOUSE,
7171Wooster Pike, Medina; Phone: (330) 725-3509; $15/gift
Section G– Junior Class Vegetables
RULES:
1. Exhibits are to be brought in Sunday, July 29 between 12 NOON and 4:00 P.M. and Thursday, August 2 between 8:00 A.M. and 12 NOON
2. DISMISSAL: First Show-Wednesday, August 1 at 9 P.M.
Second Show -Sunday, August 5; 8 P.M. - 9 P.M.
3. JUNIOR CLASS (15 years and under) MUST PRE-ENTER BY JULY 20 at 4 P.M.
4. All rules apply the same as open class at the beginning of the department.
PREMIUMS: lst-$1.75; 2nd-$1.50; 3rd-$1.25; 4th-$1.00
SUNDAY, JUDGING 5:00 PM.
CLASS:
1. 3 Green Tomatoes 7. 1 Straight Neck Summer Squash
2. 3 Red Tomatoes 8. 1 Acorn Squash
3. 3 Garden Beets 9. 3 Potatoes
4. 3 Carrots 10. 1 Head of Cabbage
5. 3 Green Bell Peppers Best of Show
6. 3 Spanish Onions
THURSDAY JUDGING 1:00 P.M.
13. 12 Green Beans 17. 1 Zucchini, Jumbo
14. 12 Yellow Beans 18. 1 Pie Pumpkin
15. 1 Zucchini, Frying 19. 3 Ears Sweet Corn with Husk
16. 1 Zucchini, Baking Best of Show
BEST OF SHOW FOR 1st SHOW sponsored by BERISWILL FARMS, 2200 Station Rd, Valley City, OH; $25
BEST OF SHOW FOR 2nd SHOW sponsored by SPITZER FAMILY FARM; $25
Section H - LARGEST & ODDEST ITEMS GROWN.
PREMIUMS: lst-$3; 2nd-$2; 3rd-$1.25; 4th-$1; 5th-$.75
CLASS: (Sunday Show)
1. Tallest Stalk of Sweet Corn
2. Largest Sunflower Head (no stalk)
3. Tallest Sunflower Stalk (without flower head)
CLASS: (Thursday Show)
4. Largest Cabbage (weight)
5. Largest Pumpkin (weight)
6. Largest Squash (weight)
7. Largest Tomato (weight)
8. Largest Potato
9. Freak of Nature (your choice vegetable)
SECTION I - DRESS UP YOUR VEGETABLE
RULES:
1.You can use vegetables, toothpicks, wire, and paper-no machine clothes.
PREMIUMS: 1st-$10; 2nd-$8; 3rd-$6; 4th-$5; 5th-$4
CLASS:
1.Open Class Vegetable - Bring in on Sun.; Release Wed. Aug. 1
2. Junior Class Vegetable - Bring in on Thurs.; Release Sun. Aug. 5
SCARECROW CONTEST
SECTION J - SCARECROW - To be brought in on Sunday July 29 between Noon and 4 PM
RULES:
1. Entry must be freestanding. No seated figures please.
2. Height must not exceed six feet, nor be below 36 inches. Depth and width should not exceed 36 inches.
3. Use of commercial or rubber masks for faces are discouraged. This will enable scarecrows to have a more hand made look.
NOTE: This contest is designed to be a fun category, with entries expressing the originality and creativity of the exhibitor. Scarecrows may be lovable, mischievous, etc.
PREMIUMS: 1st-$15; 2nd-$10; 3rd-$5;
CLASS:
1. Open Class Scarecrow - Bring in on Sun.; Release Wed. Aug. 1
2. Jr Class Scarecrow - Bring in on Thurs.; Release Sun. Aug. 5
BEESRY
Department Sponsor - Bee Culture Magazine
RULES:
1. Only one entry will be permitted by an exhibitor for any one premium, or any member of his family from the same apiaries or apiary.
2. Honey will be judged on quality, cleanliness and aroma.
3. No advantage given for color of honey as long as it is shown in its proper class.
4. Honey to be judged by U.S. Standard grade. Honey color will be judged using the pfund scale used in the honey industry
5. Sweetening used in baked goods must contain 100% honey. Recipe must be attached.
JUDGING: Monday, July 30 at 10 A.M.
Section L-INDIVIDUAL DISPLAYS, BEES, APIARY OR BAKED GOODS
PREMIUMS: 1st-$10; 2nd-$5; 3rd-$3
CLASSES:
1. Extracted Honey (white) pfund scale 0-34 mm (3) one pound jars in glass.
2. Extracted Honey (light amber ) pfund scale 35-85 mm (3) one pound jars in glass.
3. Amber Extracted Honey (dark amber) pfund scale 88mm & above (3) one pound jars in glass.
4. Creamed Honey (3) one pound jars in glass.
5. Chunk Honey (3) one pound jars in glass.
6. Extracting Frames (shallow of medium) 2 frames in your display case or wrapped in plastic.
7. Comb Honey- (3) round plastic sections in manufacturer container.
8. Cut Comb Honey - (3) 12 oz. to 1 lb. cut comb sections in leak proof plastic box.
9. Molded Beeswax Figure(s), NOT candle(s); maximum of 3 pieces, not to be identical.
10. Beeswax Figurine(s), NOT FROM A MOLD & NOT A CANDLE; maximum of 3 pieces.
11. Candles, Molded; two pairs (4 identical pieces) weight of exhibit not to exceed 10 lbs.
12. Candles, Dipped: two pairs (4 identical pieces) weight of exhibit not to exceed 10 lbs.
13. Beeswax, 5 lb. minimum.
14. Pollen in three one lb. jars.
15. Bees Wax - 1 lb. minimum
16. Hand Cream - 3 uniform 20 oz. clear containers (percentage of beeswax, honey, propolis, pollen must be attached)
17. Lip Balm - 3 uniform clear lip balm pots (percentage of beeswax, honey, propolis, pollen must be attached)
18. Soap –3 uniform bars, handmade lye based (percentage of beeswax, honey, propolis, pollen must be attached)
BEST OF SHOW - BEE PRODUCTS-$50.00 Sponsored By BEE CULTURE MAGAZINE, 623 W Liberty St, Medina, OH 44256
Items must be of 100% beeswax. Candles must have wicks and be functional. Color may be added BUT FRAGRANCES MAY NOT be used. Painting of candles or figurines is permitted. Candles my be displayed on or in candle holders but the candle holders will no add or subtract points. Candle holders will be covered or removed during judging.
BAKED GOODS
(to be judged Monday morning)
20. Honey Cookies - six cookies, recipe attached (disposable plate in zip lock bag or covered in plastic wrap).
21. Honey Cake - one layer, not frosted, recipe attached (disposable plate in zip lock bag or covered in plastic wrap)
22. Honey Yeast Bread - one loaf, recipe attached (disposable plate in zip lock bag or covered in plastic wrap)
BEST OF SHOW- HONEY BAKED GOODS- $50.00 sponsored by BEE CULTURE MAGAZINE, 623 W. Liberty St, Medina, OH 44256
ON DISPLAY
MEDINA BEEKEEPER'S ASSOCIATION
An Educational Exhibit of Bees, Bee Equipment, Hives,
Frames, Combs, Smokers, Hats, Gloves, Honey Extractors, and other items.
Display should be completed by 8 PM, Sunday July 29.
Dismissal: Sunday, August 5 from 8 PM - 9 PM. Exhibits not picked up by 9 PM, Sunday will be donated to the Medina County Fair Board for fund raising, unless previously arrangements are made with Medina County Beekeeper's President.