2017 IRON COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THEME: Remember the Past SATURDAY, AUG 19 Mud Bog: Grandstands, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, AUG 26 Trail Ride: IC Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. Demolition Derby: Grandstands, 7 p.m. TUESDAY, AUG 29 Enter exhibits (except crops, flowers, baked goods, candy), IC Fair Building, 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enter Quilt Challenge: IC Fair Building, 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, AUG 30 Enter baked goods & candy: IC Fair Building, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. (Judging starts at 10 a.m.) THURSDAY, AUG 31 Enter crops, flowers: IC Fair Building 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. (Judging starts at 11 a.m.) Exhibits closed for judging: 10 a.m. Carnival opens: 4 p.m. Little Buckaroo Junior Rodeo: Grandstands, 6 p.m. FRIDAY, SEP 1 Exhibits: Noon to 10 p.m. Concessions: 3 p.m. to midnight Entertainment Tent: 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Carnival: 4 p.m. to midnight Home Depot Children’s Project: tent, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bulls, Barrels & Burros: Grandstands, 7 p.m. Dance: Entertainment tent, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (music by Most Wanted) SATURDAY, SEP 2 Tractor Caravan: Cedar to Parowan - through the Gap: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ranch Rodeo: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Horseshoe tournament: 10 a.m. association members Baby Contest: Entertainment Tent, 10 a.m. with sign up at 9:30 a.m. Theme: Remember the Lazy Days of Summer Exhibits: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Carnival & Concessions: 10 a.m. to midnight Children’s Petting Zoo: tent, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Contest Tent: Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entertainment Tent: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Iron County’s Got Talent: Entertainment Tent, Teen – 2:00 Adult – 3:00 Tractor Show: West Fair Grounds: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pre Rodeo Show: Party Rock – Grandstand, 5:30 p.m. PRCA Rodeo: Grandstands, 7 p.m. – Fireworks after rodeo Dance: Entertainment Tent, 9 p.m. after rodeo (music by Muddy Boots) SUNDAY, SEP 3 Exhibits, Carnival, Concessions: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tractor Show: West Fair Grounds, All Day Sunday Evening Program: Parowan High School Auditorium, 7 p.m. (Free to the public) MONDAY, SEP 4 5K Fun Run: South Pole of Fair Grounds, Walk 8 a.m. & Run 8:30 a.m. Car Show: Parowan Lions Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Parade: Parowan Main Street, 10 a.m. THEME: Remember the Past Carnival: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Concessions: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Children’s Petting Zoo: tent, 12 noon – 5 p.m. Horseshoe tournament: Noon–amateur, preregister Entertainment Tent: Noon to 5 p.m. Animal Ambassadors: 1 p.m. – 3: p.m. Tractor Pull: Grandstand, 1 p.m. (Free to the public) Tractor Show: West Fair Grounds, noon to 3 p.m. Exhibits: Noon to 5 p.m. –Exhibit Pick-Up: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Contest Tent: Open 1 to 5 p.m. Iron County’s Got Talent Finals: Entertainment Tent, 3 p.m. Fish Grab: behind Grandstand, 3 p.m. PRCA Rodeo: Grandstand, 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY, SEP 6 through SATURDAY, SEP 9 Southwest Livestock Show – Diamond Z Arena, Cedar City *Some events, times & prices are subject to change. All children’s prices are for children age 12 and under.
2017 IRON COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THEME: Remember the Past
SATURDAY, AUG 19 Mud Bog: Grandstands, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, AUG 26 Trail Ride: IC Fairgrounds, 9 a.m.
Demolition Derby: Grandstands, 7 p.m. TUESDAY, AUG 29 Enter exhibits (except crops, flowers, baked goods, candy), IC Fair Building, 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enter Quilt Challenge: IC Fair Building, 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUG 30 Enter baked goods & candy: IC Fair Building, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. (Judging starts at 10 a.m.) THURSDAY, AUG 31 Enter crops, flowers: IC Fair Building 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. (Judging starts at 11 a.m.)
Exhibits closed for judging: 10 a.m. Carnival opens: 4 p.m.
Little Buckaroo Junior Rodeo: Grandstands, 6 p.m. FRIDAY, SEP 1 Exhibits: Noon to 10 p.m. Concessions: 3 p.m. to midnight Entertainment Tent: 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Carnival: 4 p.m. to midnight Home Depot Children’s Project: tent, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Bulls, Barrels & Burros: Grandstands, 7 p.m. Dance: Entertainment tent, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (music by Most Wanted) SATURDAY, SEP 2
Tractor Caravan: Cedar to Parowan - through the Gap: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ranch Rodeo: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Horseshoe tournament: 10 a.m. association members Baby Contest: Entertainment Tent, 10 a.m. with sign up at 9:30 a.m.
Theme: Remember the Lazy Days of Summer Exhibits: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Carnival & Concessions: 10 a.m. to midnight Children’s Petting Zoo: tent, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Contest Tent: Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entertainment Tent: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Iron County’s Got Talent: Entertainment Tent, Teen – 2:00 Adult – 3:00
Tractor Show: West Fair Grounds: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pre Rodeo Show: Party Rock – Grandstand, 5:30 p.m. PRCA Rodeo: Grandstands, 7 p.m. – Fireworks after rodeo
Dance: Entertainment Tent, 9 p.m. after rodeo (music by Muddy Boots) SUNDAY, SEP 3
Exhibits, Carnival, Concessions: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tractor Show: West Fair Grounds, All Day
Sunday Evening Program: Parowan High School Auditorium, 7 p.m. (Free to the public) MONDAY, SEP 4
5K Fun Run: South Pole of Fair Grounds, Walk 8 a.m. & Run 8:30 a.m. Car Show: Parowan Lions Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Parade: Parowan Main Street, 10 a.m. THEME: Remember the Past Carnival: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Concessions: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Children’s Petting Zoo: tent, 12 noon – 5 p.m. Horseshoe tournament: Noon–amateur, preregister
Entertainment Tent: Noon to 5 p.m. Animal Ambassadors: 1 p.m. – 3: p.m. Tractor Pull: Grandstand, 1 p.m. (Free to the public) Tractor Show: West Fair Grounds, noon to 3 p.m. Exhibits: Noon to 5 p.m. –Exhibit Pick-Up: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Contest Tent: Open 1 to 5 p.m. Iron County’s Got Talent Finals: Entertainment Tent, 3 p.m. Fish Grab: behind Grandstand, 3 p.m. PRCA Rodeo: Grandstand, 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY, SEP 6 through SATURDAY, SEP 9 Southwest Livestock Show – Diamond Z Arena, Cedar City
*Some events, times & prices are subject to change. All children’s prices are for children age 12 and under.
Exhibit Directors and Section Coordinators Fair Manager: Joyce Evans 477-8380 Exhibit Director: Robyn Frandsen 817-5177 Exhibit Assistant: Kris Orton 477-8181 Section Coordinators: I Sewing Jane Carpenter 477-0096 II Quilts III Needlework Janet Brown 477-1144 IV Canning Sharrah Brewster 327-2495 V Baked Goods & Candies Nancy Nunan 949-510-7648 VI Horticulture & Crops Sara Patterson VII Flowers Terri Campbell 590-0166 VIII Fine Arts Children’s IX Photography Abby Orton 592-4105 X Crafts Sara Leavitt 592-5580 XI Special Needs Grace Campbell 590-4178 4H Kathy Riggs 586-8132
1. The Exhibit Management reserves the right to interpret the rules and regulations to settle and determine
all matters, questions, and differences that may arise thereof. 2. The Exhibit Management is not responsible for loss or damage by any cause whatsoever to exhibits while
on display or en route to or from the Fair. The Management will use the utmost care to secure the safety of articles after their arrival and placement. Coordinators and judges reserve the right to change items from one class to another if they deem the article is better suited in another category.
3. NO FOOD OR DRINKS allowed in the Exhibit Hall. 4. Exhibitors must be residents of Iron County. 5. Articles must be delivered to the Exhibit Hall at the Iron County Fairgrounds at the appropriate time.
Please check the Schedule of Events listing. 6. All items entered for competition must be the exhibitors’ handiwork or raised by them. 7. Soiled, damaged, poorly pressed, or unblocked articles will not be accepted. Items must be clean and in
excellent condition. 8. Due to the Fair’s family-oriented atmosphere, items containing questionable themes will be rejected.
This includes, but is not limited to, nudity, satanic, cult or gang themes. 9. All articles for judging must have been completed within 18 months prior to Fair opening and not
exhibited in any other Fair before. 10. An exhibitor may enter two (2) articles in any class or one item per category. 11. Any modification of entry rules due to unusual circumstances will be approved by the Exhibit Director. 12. There will be a section for DISPLAY ONLY in all departments. This section will not be judged for priz-
es. 13. PRO-AM – for serious amateurs or semi-experienced, who may make a limited income through their
craft. PROFESSIONAL – open to those making at least half of their livelihood through their craft. No Business Cards Accepted.
14. Claim checks MUST BE presented when articles are claimed and signed for at the close of the Fair. These claim checks can be printed off after you have entered all your exhibits or through your exhibitor online account.
15. All sections will be broken down into Super Senior, Senior Citizen, Adult, Junior, & Children. Super Senior: 81 years & older Senior: 65-80 years Adult: 19-64 years of age Junior: 13-18 years of age Children: 12 years & younger
16. The Danish System of judging will be used. The judges will not award a premium unless the article is deemed worthy of merit. If an article is not worthy of a blue ribbon, or other special award, the judges may award second or third or no ribbon, according to their judgment. Sweepstakes will only be awarded when merited. Judging sheets will be used in all departments and given to the exhibitor.
Types of things a judge looks for are (not all in every category): Workmanship, Design, Beauty, Originality, Suitability to Article, Harmony of Color, Cleanliness, Appearance, Shape, Golden Brown
Crust, Tenderness, Texture or Flavor. Awards that may be given and will take precedence over ribbon amount are as follows:
SECTION I SEWING 1. All articles made as a set will be judged as such. 2. All Classes will have Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Divisions. CLASS I - FORMAL WEAR Adult BLUE $15.00 RED $7.00 WHITE $4.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Categories:
CLASS II - TAILORED Sunday Dress / Semi-Formal Adult BLUE $10.00 RED $5.00 WHITE $2.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Categories: 2-pc Suit Cape
3-pc Suit Vest Pants Skirt Coat/Sports coat Dress Jacket Other
CLASS III - SPORTS & CASUAL WEAR Adult BLUE $5.00 RED $3.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Categories: Dress Remodeled/Recycled Jump Suit Skirt/Culottes Athletic Wear Pants/Shorts 2-pc Outfit Blouse/Shirt 3-pc Outfit Western Shirt Swimsuit Coat/Jacket T-Shirt Sweat Suit Playwear Other CLASS IV - LINGERIE Adult BLUE $5.00 RED $3.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Categories: Nightgown Peignoir Set
CLASS V - AROUND THE HOME Adult BLUE $5.00 RED $3.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00
Categories: Tablecloths Placemats
Potholders Curtains Sheets Pillowcases Aprons Other Pillows
CLASS VI - OTHER Adult BLUE $5.00 RED $3.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Categories:
Costume Toys Doll Clothes Animals Dolls Other
SECTION II QUILTS 1. Exhibitor is limited to 5 total, with no more then 2 in a given class. 2. Quilts will be hung by sleeves or clips. 3. Please state if exhibit is an “original.” CLASS I - HAND ASSEMBLED, HAND QUILTED Adult BLUE $10.00 RED $5.00 WHITE $3.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 CLASS II - MACHINE ASSEMBLED / HAND QUILTED Adult BLUE $10.00 RED $5.00 WHITE $3.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 CLASS III - MACHINE ASSEMBLED / MACHINE QUILTED BY SELF Adult BLUE $6.00 RED $4.00 WHITE $2.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 CLASS IV - ASSEMBLED BY INDIVIDUAL, QUILTED BY PROFESSIONAL Adult BLUE $6.00 RED $4.00 WHITE $2.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 CLASS V - MADE BY A GROUP Adult BLUE $6.00 RED $4.00 WHITE $2.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 CLASS VI - TIED QUILTS Adult BLUE $6.00 RED $4.00 WHITE $2.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 CLASS VII - BABY QUILTS Adult BLUE $6.00 RED $4.00 WHITE $2.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 CLASS VIII - WALL QUILTS / HANGINGS Adult BLUE $6.00 RED $4.00 WHITE $2.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 CLASS IX - HOUSEHOLD Adult BLUE $6.00 RED $4.00 WHITE $2.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00
CLASS X - MACHINE EMBROIDERY Adult BLUE $6.00 RED $4.00 WHITE $2.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 CLASS XI - MISC. Adult BLUE $6.00 RED $4.00 WHITE $2.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00
SECTION III NEEDLEWORK 1. All pictures must be framed and securely
equipped with screw eyes and wires, no strings, cords, or small hangers. Entries not meeting these requirements cannot be accepted. 2. Please state if exhibit is an “original,” commercial design, or a kit. 3. One item per category. Example: one hat, one baby bootie, etc.
LARGE ITEMS
Adult BLUE $6.00 RED $4.00 WHITE $2.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 CLASS I - KNIT CLOTHING Categories: Dress Hand-woven Baby Set Shawl Vest Cape/Poncho Sweater Other CLASS II - CROCHET CLOTHING Categories: Dress Hand-woven Baby Set Shawl Vest Cape/Poncho Sweater Other CLASS III - KNIT Categories: Afghan Bedspread
Tablecloth Baby Afghan Dresser Scarf Other Large Doilies (over 15”)
CLASS IV - CROCHET Categories: Afghan Bedspread
Tablecloth Baby Afghan Dresser Scarf Other Large Doilies (over 15”)
CLASS V - LARGE - FRAMED ONE Categories:
Crewel Counted Cross Stitch Embroidery Samplers Other
CLASS VI - LARGE FRAMED TWO Categories: Brazilian Emb. Hardanger
Tatting Other
SMALL ITEMS Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 CLASS VII - KNIT - SMALL MISC. Categories: Hat Holiday Decorations Decorations Household Access. Pillow Kitchen Accessories Slippers/Socks Potholders Scarf Baby Booties
Doilies Place Mats Doll Clothes Toys Mittens Pillow Cover Other
CLASS VIII - CROCHET - SMALL MISC. Categories:
Hat Holiday Decorations Decorations Kitchen Accessories
Other CLASS IX - NEEDLEPOINT Categories: Picture Pillow
Chair Other CLASS X - PLASTIC CANVAS Categories: Toy Handbag
Decorations Tissue Box Household Access. Other Book Cover
CLASS XI - COUNTED CROSS STITCH / EMBROIDERY Categories: Afghan Pillow Blanket Other CLASS XII - LACEWORK / TATTING Categories: Doilies (under 15”) Other Edgings
Product: ______________________________ Method: _____ Water Bath _____ Pressure Pack: _____ Hot _____ Raw Length of Processing Time: _______________ Pounds (if pressured): ____ Altitude: _______ Year dial gauge was last tested: 20___ Processing Date:__________ City: _________
Needled Knitted Latch Hooked Braided Other Knotted
CLASS XIV- MISCELLANEOUS - SMALL ONE Categories: Wall Hanging Cutwork
Brazilian Emb. Crewel Hardanger Other
CLASS XV - MISCELLANEOUS - SMALL TWO Categories: Punched Needle Loom Woven Smocked
SECTION IV CANNING Adult BLUE $5.00 RED $3.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Many of the following requirements are based on SAFETY guidelines. ONLY those instructions regarding presentation of exhibit or specific fair preferences are adaptable. SPECIAL RULES FOR HOME CANNING Canning rules are based on safe food preservation guidelines from approved sources (National Center for Home Food Preservation (NCHFP), USU Extension and Pacific Northwest Extension, USDA, and Ball Canning). See http://nchfp.uga.edu/, http://extension.usu.edu/canning/, or http://www.freshpreserving.com/. For state recommendations for County Fair Canning Guidelines and appropriate altitude adjustment chart visit https://www.ironcountyfair.net/fair-events/exhibits/ scroll down to the canning tips and information section. 1. Only products of home kitchens are eligible. 2. Products entered must have been prepared (by the person entering them) since the last state/county fair. Older products will not be accepted. 3. REQUIRED: All jars must be labeled and attached to the bottom of jar. If sweeteners other than sugar are used, include on label. Labels are available in advance from USU Extension Office or on the ICF website https://www.ironcountyfair.net/wp-content/ uploads/2017/06/Canning-Tecqs-Lables17.pdf
4. All entries must be in clean, standard canning jars (e.g. no mayo jars, small size baby food jars or colored jars) with new, single-use two-piece metal lids and rings. 5. A one-quart or pint jar constitutes an exhibit for
fruit, vegetables or meat. 6. One standard-size canning jar constitutes an exhibit for preserves, conserves, pickles, and Relishes. 7. One pint or 1/2 pint jar with lid constitutes an exhibit for jellies and jams. 8. Exhibits should be processed using safe canning methods. Good examples of Utah State tested recipes would include, USDA, Ball, pectin brand name or NCHFP guidelines. Processing adjustments for altitude, time or pressure must be made and explained. 9. All fresh fruits, jams, jellies, pickles and relishes must be processed in a boiling water bath and properly sealed. Entries processed in a steam canner will not be accepted. 10. No frozen jams or wax seals will be accepted. The presence of mold disqualifies a product. 11. All meats and vegetables must be processed in a pressure canner. 12. The exhibitor is requested to loosen the ring on the
jar (so judges can remove ring and examine the head space)
13. Exhibitors are limited to 20 total exhibits in Canning. 14. Score Card:
Product, Color, Quantity Uniformity 60 Liquid & Pack Color, etc 30 General Appearance 10 Total Score 100
BALL AWARD GUIDELINES
1. Eligible entries must be preserved in the same brand of jar and lid: Ball® Jar sealed with a Ball® Lid & Band spe-cially designed for home
Product: ______________________________ Method: _____ Water Bath _____ Pressure Pack: _____ Hot _____ Raw Length of Processing Time: _______________ Pounds (if pressured): ____ Altitude: _______ Year dial gauge was last tested: 20____ Processing Date:__________ City: _________ Source of Recipe: ______________________
canning, or Kerr™ Jar sealed with a Kerr™ Lid & Band specially designed for home canning.
2. Entries in the Soft Spread category must be prepared using Ball® Pectin: Classic, Low or No- Sugar, or Liquid. Proof of pectin purchase by receipt or product UPC is required. 3. Entries must be labeled with product name, date of preparation, processing method and processing time. 4. All preserved foods must be prepared within a one
-year (1 year) period prior to the judging date. Adult Level Entries from each category honored with the First Place award will receive: Two (2) Five-Dollar ($5) Coupons for Ball® or
Kerr™ Fresh Preserving Products and One (1) Free (up to $6 value) Coupon for Ball®
Pectin Entries from each category honored Second Place award will receive: One (1) Five-Dollar ($5) Coupon for Ball® or
Kerr™ Fresh Preserving Products and One (1) Free (up to $6 value) Coupon for Ball®
Pectin Youth Level Entries from each category honored with a First Place award will receive: One (1) Five-Dollar ($5) Coupon for Ball® or
Kerr™ Fresh Preserving Products and One (1) Free (up to $6 value) Coupon for Ball®
Pectin
CLASS I - FRUITS Categories: Whole Juice
Sliced Other CLASS II - VEGETABLES Categories: Whole Pieces Juice Other CLASS III - JAMS & JELLIES CLASS IV - PICKLES & RELISHES CLASS V - SAUCE & SALSA CLASS VI - MEATS, POULTRY & FISH CLASS VII - SOUPS, STEWS & CHILI CLASS VIII - SYRUPS & BUTTERS CLASS IX - DRIED FRUITS/VEGETABLES Categories:
Whole Pieces Leather
Herbs Meats Other
CLASS X - PIE FILLING CLASS XI - MISCELLANEOUS
SECTION V BAKED GOODS & CANDIES
BAKED GOODS
Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 1. All baked products must be on a paper plate in a clear plastic bag. 2. Entries are as follows:
Breads 1 loaf Rolls 4 rolls Cookies 6 cookies Cakes 1 (do not wrap cakes) Pie 1
Biscuits 4 Muffins 4 3. Gluten, dairy or other substitutions may be entered
as other in any class. 4. No refrigerated or heated items. 5. An exhibitor may enter one item per category. CLASS I - BREADS - YEAST Categories: White Whole Wheat
Combination Variety French Sourdough Rolls Other Cinnamon Rolls
CLASS II - BREADS - NON YEAST Categories: Variety Fruit
Biscuits Vegetable Muffins Other
CLASS III - PIES Categories: Fruit Other
Mincemeat CLASS IV - COOKIES Categories: Drop Spiced
Rolled Refrigerator Molded Fancy Filled Other Brownies
CLASS VI - PASTRIES CLASS VII - MISCELLANEOUS CANDIES Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 1. All entries must consist of 7 or more pieces. NO UNCOOKED CANDY. 2. Candy should be on a paper plate in a clear plastic bag. 3. No refrigerated items. Categories: Turtles Stretched Peanut brittle Caramels
Fudge Divinity Mints Other Chocolate (dipped)
SECTION VI HORTICULTURE & CROPS
CROPS, VEGETABLES & FRUITS
1. Twenty-four entries per household. 2. Herbs four (4) entries. 3. Trays will be provided for garden crops, fruits & vegetables. 4. Threshed grain & seeds must be brought in one pint jars with a lid. 5. Sheaf must be stripped of leaves, tied in two places, with about three dozen heads for exhibit. 6. Fruits should not be washed or buffed, unless very dirty. 7. Root crops should be topped. 8. The name of the variety of each entry should be included on the entry tag. Examples: Blue Lake Bush Beans, Kentucky Wonder Beans, or Blue Lake Pole Beans. 9. Classes for varieties not listed will be determined by Section Coordinators, and will be judged for its merits and prize. 10. The minimum quantity required for each entry is
in parenthesis ( )’s. 11. All general rules will apply to this department.
FIELD CROPS Adult BLUE $6 00 RED $4.00 WHITE $2.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Categories:
Alfalfa Hay 1/4 bale Barley Oats 1/4 bale Grasses Corn Pint of Grain
Wheat Other HONEY & BEESWAX Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Honey or beeswax must be from bees or hives managed by the exhibitor and produced during the current year. Details on exhibit guidelines are available at the Extension Office. 1. EXTRACTED HONEY– should be in a pint jar. 2. ROUND OR SQUARE COMB HONEY - comb
should be in sections approximately 4” wide. FRUITS Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Categories: Apples (5) Berries (1 cup) Peaches (5) Grapes (2 bunches) Pears (5) Cantaloupe (2) Prunes (10) Watermelon (1) Plums (10) Other Other Melons (2) VEGETABLES Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 An entry should have the minimum number. Categories:
Other Tomatoes, Yellow (5) *Entries to be brought in a quart zip-lock bag ORGANIC Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 1. An entry should have the minimum number as other horticulture entries. 2. Must be grown without any commercial fertilizer or pesticides. 3. Categories will be fruits, vegetables and herbs. HEIRLOOMS Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 1. Open pollinated varieties with unique shape, size
and color. 2. Heirlooms LOOK DIFFERENT from commercial hybrids which are bred to produce uniform- looking and tasting, high-yield crops at low costs. Most seeds from hybrids cannot be passed down. 3. The amounts for heirloom fruits and vegetables
will remain the same with the exception of potatoes, corn, tomatoes and peppers. Potatoes (3) Corn (3) Tomatoes Lg (3) Tomatoes Cherry (5) Peppers Lg (3) Peppers Sm (5) 4. All heirloom vegetables entered must be labeled as
an “Heirloom” at check in. If grown organically label “Organic” in description.
5. All entries with an exception in the Child and Super Senior categories should be labeled with the variety name. Example: Blue Lake Bush Bean, Walla Walla Onion, etc. CABBAGE CONTEST Prizes awarded for the largest diameter and for the heaviest cabbage. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places in each category. Each category requires a cabbage. One cabbage cannot be used for both categories. 1. Your cabbage must have been grown in Iron
County, Utah. 2. Grower(s) must be a resident of Iron County. 3. Families, organizations, or individuals may enter. 4. Entries are limited to those who signed up on the
Cabbage Challenge list at the 2015 Fair. 5. One entry per family, organization, or individual. 6. The Danish System of Judging will be used to
determine blue ribbon quality. 7. All entries will be accepted for display but will not
be judged unless they are blue ribbon quality, in other words, clean, relatively blemish free, and market ready.
8. Contest organizers reserve the right to interpret the rules and regulations to settle and determine all matters, questions, and differences that may arise thereof.
9. The Exhibit Management of the Iron County Fair and the contest organizers are not responsible for loss or damage by any cause whatsoever to
exhibits while on display or in route to or from the fair contest. Contest organizers will use the utmost care to secure the safety of all entries. 10. Entries will be expected to be left on display from
entry time until regular pick-up time for the fair's vegetable entries.
11. Awards will be determined by qualified Master Gardeners. Awards will be given to all
participants. 12. No late entries will be accepted.
SECTION VII FLOWERS Adult BLUE $5.00 RED $3.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 1. Flowers being entered for artistic display must be arranged by individual entering exhibit. 2. Exhibitors must supply containers and frogs. 3. Exhibitor is limited to 5 total, with no more then 2 in a given class. SUGGESTIONS FOR PREPARATION AND CARE OF FLOWERS: 1. Flowers should be gathered before sunrise or after sunset. 2. Cut succulent flower stems with sharp knife, brittle stems are best broken. 3. Cut flowers with long stems generally just before they come into full bloom (exceptions are: Gladiolas, pick when first bud opens; Roses, pick when buds are soft; Poppies, the night before they open; and Dahlias, pick when blooms are fully open). 4. Place flowers in room temperature water up to flower heads right after cutting, then store in a dark place, which is free of drafts. 5. Salt, aspirin, etc. do not prolong the life of the flowers.
6. Wrap flowers in moist newspaper and place in covered container when taking them to the place of exhibition. CLASS I - ARTISTIC DESIGN & ARRANGEMENTS
There is no required number of stems or blooms. Categories: Houseplants Blooming Plants
Ferns Mixed Flowers Annuals Perennials Table Centerpieces Cacti Wedding Other
CLASS II - INDIVIDUAL BLOOMS CLASS III - DRIED FLOWERS Categories:
Arrangements Wreaths Artificial Flowers Others
SECTION VIII FINE ARTS Adult BLUE $6.00 RED $4.00 WHITE $2.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 1. All pictures must be securely framed and equipped with screw eyes and wires, no strings or cords. New frameless canvasses are fine - need screw eyes & wire. Entries not meeting these requirements cannot be accepted. 2. Paintings just freshly painted with paint still wet, or plaster sculptures just newly cast will also be rejected. 3. Due to the Fair’s family oriented atmosphere, items containing questionable themes will be rejected. This includes, but is not limited to: nudity, satanic, cult or gang themes. CLASS I - OILS CLASS II - ACRYLIC CLASS III - WATER COLOR / CASEIN / TEMPERA CLASS IV - PASTELS CLASS V - PENCIL / INK / ETCHINGS CLASS VI - SCULPTURE CLASS VII - MISCELLANEOUS CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER ONLY: 1. Framing of children’s art is not required, but encouraged. 2. Exhibitor is limited to 3 total, so pick your best work. CLASS VIII - CRAYON
CLASS IX - CUT AND PASTE
SECTION IX PHOTOGRAPHY Adult BLUE $5.00 RED $3.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO MATTE YOUR PICTURES AT THE FAIRGROUNDS. 1. Exhibitor is limited to 4 total, with 2 in a given
class. 2. Photograph must be at the front of mounting. No
mats, frames or glass will be allowed on top of any photograph. Photograph must be either flush with edge of mounting or smaller than the mounting. (1-2” border between the photo and the edge of the mounting is desirable.) Only foam core board or mat board will be accepted as mounting material. 3. No groupings will be accepted. 4. Exhibitors MUST place on the back of each print the exhibitor’s name, address, and phone number and the name or description of the print. 5. No names or identifying marks may appear on the front of prints until after judging and hanging of the exhibit. 6. Digital camera prints may be entered and will compete equally in all classes. Dates on digital photos are discouraged - undesirable to judges. CLASS I - PORTRAITURE / PEOPLE CLASS II - ARCHITECTURAL / COMMERCIAL CLASS III - HUMAN INTEREST CLASS IV - NATURE / WILDLIFE CLASS V - SUNSET / SUNRISE CLASS VI - LANDSCAPE CLASS VII - COMPUTER GRAPHICS CLASS VIII - LIFE IN IRON COUNTY CLASS IX - SPORTS / ACTION CLASS X - SOCIAL EVENTS CLASS XI - PETS CLASS XII - SCULPTURE
SECTION X CRAFTS 1. Each article to be hung must be securely mounted and ready to be hung with wire attached. 2. Please state if exhibit is an “original.” 3. Children’s crafts - maximum 3 entries. 4. Adult’s crafts - maximum 3 entries.
CLASS I - LARGE ITEMS Adult BLUE $6.00 RED $4.00 WHITE $2.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Categories: Doll House Other
Furniture Saddle CLASS II - WOOD Adult BLUE $6.00 RED $4.00 WHITE $2.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Categories:
Furniture Birdhouse Shelves Chest Stool Carving
CLASS III - CLAY Adult BLUE $6.00 RED $4.00 WHITE $2.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Porcelain:
Doll Figurine Other
Stoneware: Glaze Underglaze
Ceramics: Bisque Acrylic Stain/antique Decal Glaze Under glaze Over glaze Specialty Glaze Stains Glass Decal Dry brush chalking
Pottery: Thrown Molded
Misc: Sculpture Plaster Kiln-fired Jewelry Slumping Other
CLASS IV - TAXIDERMY Adult BLUE $6.00 RED $4.00 WHITE $2.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Categories: Large Animal Small
Animal Head Bird Other
CLASS V - LEATHER Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Categories: Saddle Bags Clothing
Accessories House Ware Clock Wallet/Purse Book Cover Tack Braiding Other
CLASS VI - BASKETS Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Categories: Fabric Woven Coiled Other CLASS VII - PAINTING Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Categories: Wood Metal
Cloth China Other
CLASS VIII - WOOD - SMALL Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 CLASS IX - KITS Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Categories: Model Other CLASS X - COLLECTIONS Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 CLASS XI - DOLLS / ANIMALS / TOYS Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Categories: Baby Stuffed Mop Sculptured Yarn Other CLASS XII - JEWELRY Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Categories: Cultural Motif Original
Beaded Other CLASS XIII - ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENTS Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Categories: Artificial Flowers Silk Flowers
Wreaths Swags Pressed Other
CLASS XIV - METAL Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Categories: Ornamental Knives
Other CLASS XV - HOLIDAY DECORATIONS Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00
CLASS XVI - MISCELLANEOUS Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Categories: Bead Work Macramé Scrapbooks Candles
Egg Craft Cultural Glass Soap Room Dec. Braiding Etched Glass Other Wreathes
SECTION XI SPECIAL NEEDS Adult BLUE $4.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 Child BLUE $3.00 RED $2.00 WHITE $1.00 1. Exhibits by entrants having any physical or mental disability (making it a hindrance to earn a living) will be accepted in this division. 2. An entry in this section prohibits entry in any other sections. 3. Limit of four (4) entries per person. 4. Contact Exhibit Director for preview of exhibits.
