Exhibit Guide | Open Class
Department - Fine Arts
Bldg. 17
Superintendent: 427-5599
Premium Points: Blue 20, Red 15, White 10
Rules:
Entries accepted on 7/21 from 1 p.m.- 7 p.m. Pickup Sunday, July 26 from 7-8 p.m.
Entries must be:
1. painting, drawing, or sculpture
2. original work of submitting artist
(no copies, patterns or clipart)
3. titled for identification
4. maximum size 36” x 36”
5. not have been previously entered in this show.
Division 75 ~ Senior, 18 Years & Over
Limit of 3 entries per artist. Hanging works MUST be framed and use WIRE hangers permanetly fixed.
Class 1 WORKING ARTIST
Shows and sells work regularly
Class 2 HOBBY ARTIST
Shows frequently
Class 3 AMATEUR ARTIST
Shows work only occasionally
Class 4 NOVICE ARTIST
First time to show work
Division 76 ~ Junior, 17 Years & Under
Limit of 4 entries per artist. Hanging works must be UNFRAMED and should be matted or attached to poster board
Class 1 2 - 6 yrs of age
Class 2 7 - 10 yrs of age
Class 3 11 - 14 yrs of age
Class 4 15 - 17 yrs of age
Department - Floral & Horticulture
Superintendent: Margie Plebuch 360-426-2827
Premium Points: Blue 10, Red 8, White 6
RULES:
Entry is open to the residents of Mason County.
Commercial growers are excluded from entering plants grown commercially.
Only one entry per class will be accepted, except in a subdivision of that class.
All floral exhibits must be entered between 12 and 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 22nd. Judging will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, July 23th. Judges’ decisions will be final.Exhibits must be in top condition and at their peak of perfection.
The Floral Department staff reserves the right to remove wilted horticulture entries from display. Exhibitors are urged to keep entries presentable during the fair.Entries may not be removed from the department until Sunday, July 25 after closing of fair. The Fair will not be responsible for loss/damage to property or persons.
This is a standard show and will be judged by nationally accredited judges. Standard system of awarding:
1st Place---90 points or above
2nd Place---85 points or above
3rd Place---80 points or above
HM---75 points or above
Only 1st, 2nd & 3rd place will be awarded in each class.
Horticulture Adult
RULES:
All specimens must have been grown by exhibitor and must be fresh. Container-grown plants must have been in exhibitor’s possession at least 90 days, except that multiple or combination plantings must have been in exhibitor’s possession at least six weeks.
All specimens must be correctly named.
Exhibitor may make more than one entry per class if each entry is a different variety, cultivar, type or color.
Containers will be provided for cut specimens.
Cut specimens should not have any foliage below water line.
Double potting is permitted.
Wedging is permitted.
All entries must be groomed and free of insects & disease.
Bulbs, Tubers & Corms
RULES:
1. All DAHLIAS must be disbudded, with one pair of leaves attached to stem. (Absolute requirement!)
2. One or more GLADIOLUS spikes with no foliage may be entered in each color class by exhibitor, provided they are different named varieties. Stem should be straight & in balance. Flowers should be one-third tight buds, one-third color showing, one-third open bloom. No height restriction.
3. Entry must be named to receive a SPECIAL AWARD.
4. Exhibitors may not enter the same variety in more than one class.
Division 80 ~ Dahlias (8 inches or over)
Division 81 ~ Dahlias (6 - 8 inches)
Division 82 ~ Dahlias (4 - 6 inches)
Division 83 ~ Dahlias (Under 4 inches)
Division 84 ~ Other Dahlias
Division 85 ~ Hemerocallis, Day Lily
Division 86 ~ Lilium, Lily
Division 87 ~ Any Other Lily Not Listed
Division 88 ~ Azntedeschia, Calla Lily
Division 89 ~ Crocosmia, Montbrettia
Division 90 ~ Gladiolus
Measurements are across the width of the open floret.
Division 91 ~ Liatris
Division 92 ~ Any Other Bulbs, Tubers, or Corms Not Listed
Annuals
Division 93 ~ Antirrhinum Majus, Snapdragon
Division 94 ~ Calendula (3 Stems)
Division 95 ~ Marigolds
Division 96 ~ Centaurea Cyanus,
Bachelor’s Button (3 Stems)
Division 97 ~ Helianthus, Sunflower
Division 98 ~ Lathyrus Odoratus, Sweet Pea 3 stems, same or mixed colors
Division 99 ~ Petunia (1 spray)
Division 100 ~ Tropaeolum, Nasturtium 3 Stems
Division 101 ~ Viola, Pansy 3 stems same or mixed color
Division 102 ~ Zinnia
Division 103 ~ Any Other Annual Not Listed
Perennials & Biennials
Division 104 ~ Alcea, Hollyhock
Division 105 ~ Aster, (1 Stem or spray)
Division 106 ~ Chrysanthemum
class 1 Dusty Miller
class 2 Marguerite
class 3 Painted Daisy
class 4 Shasta Daisy
class 5 Any other not named
Division 107 ~ Coreopsis
Division 108 ~ Dianthus
class 1 Carnation
class 2 Sweet William
class 3 Any other not named
Division 109 ~ Echinacea
Division 110 ~ Gypsophilla, Baby's Breath
Division 111 ~ Lupinus, Lupine
Division 112 ~ Phlox
Division 113 ~ Rudbeckia
Division 114 ~ Scabiosa
Division 115 ~ Yarrow
Division 116 ~ Any Other Perennial Not Named
Shrubs
Focus is on flowering shrubs.
Division 118 ~ Evergreen
class 1 Abelia
class 2 Any other evergreen flowering shrub
Division 119 ~ Deciduous
class 1 Fuchsia (Hardy fuchsia)
class 2 Hydrangea
class 3 Any other deciduous flowering shrub
Division 121 ~ Vines
CLASS 1 CLEMATIS
CLASS 2 LONICERA (Honeysuckle)
CLASS 3 Any other LISTED
Roses
Specimen must be named. Blooms must be at least two-thirds open with stems long enough to give proper balance. Stems must have self-foliage.
Division 122 ~ Modern Roses
Division 123 ~ Old Roses
Division 124 ~ Any Other Not Listed
Potted Plants
Note: Except multiple plantings, only one plant per container. Pots must be in proportion to size of plant. You may double pot.
Division 125 ~ House Plants Indoor potted
Division 126 ~
Patio Plants Outdoor | Potted/ not hanging
Division 127 ~ Hanging Plants Indoor
May have more than one plant per container.
class 1 Foliage only
class 2 Flowering
Division 128 ~ Hanging Plants Outdoor
May have more than one plant per container.
Division 129 ~ Adult Design
CLASS 1 table display
Designer’s choice of plant material. A black and white design. Table space is 30in wide x 30in deep.
Division 131 ~ Educational Exhibits
1. Must display in a minimum of 18 sq. ft.
2. Must include some plant material.
CLASS 1 “PLEASE DON’T EAT THE DAISIES” - noxious weeds
CLASS 2 “FLOWER POWER” - preserving flowers
Youth
Horticulture rules for youth:
1. Follow adult rules.
2. Age must be listed on all entry tags.
Division 132 ~ Juniors 1-6 Years of Age, Red Dot
class 1 Dish Gardens
class 2 Annuals
class 3 Perennials
class 4 Potted plants
class 5 Any other not named
Division 133 ~ Intermediate 7-12 Years, Blue Dot
class 1 Annuals
class 2 Perennials or Biennials
class 3 Dish Gardens
class 4 Potted Plants
class 5 Any other not named
Division 134 ~ Advanced 13-17 Years of Age, Green Dot
class 1 Annuals
class 2 Perennials or Biennials
class 3 Dish Gardens
class 4 Potted Plants
class 5 any other not named
Division 135 ~ Youth Design
Design Rules:
1. Follow adult design rules.
2. Age must be listed on all entry tags.
3. Judging in categories: Juniors, Inter- mediate & Advanced.
class 1 design in a basket
Design in a basket, all fresh plant material.
class 2 design accessory
Design using any farm animal as an accesory.
Division 136 ~ Youth Artistic Crafts
Artistic Craft Rules:
1. Follow adult rules.
2. Age must be listed on all entry tags.
3. Judging in categories: Juniors,
Intermediate & Advanced.
4. All Crafts must use some plant material.
class 1 decorated bell
Decorated bell.
class 2 wreath
Wreath made of any of the fol- lowing materials: grasses,
grapevine, twigs, etc...
To be staged on easel provided
by committee.
class 3 Decorated item
Miniature shepherd’s staff (crook)
GLOSSARY OF FLORAL TERMS
DESIGNER’S CHOICE-
Any plant material or combination of plant material: fresh, dried, or treated and freedom to choose components.
CREATIVE DESIGN-
An original concept, usually displaying plant material in other than its natural growth patterns.
DISH GARDEN-
A miniature landscape in an open, shallow container.
MULTIPLE STEMS-
Must be the same size and length.
NO EMBELLISHMENT OF FRESH PLANT MATERIAL -
Fresh plant material must be shown as it grows with one exception, it may be cut or trimmed.Example: leaves and blossoms may be trimmed or cut away. No addition of paint, glitter, oil etc. to fresh plant material.
Department - Food Preservation
Bldg. 22
427-5599
Premium Points: Blue 10, Red 8, White 6
Rules: Entries will be accepted on 7/21 from 1 p.m.- 7 p.m. All entries must be exhibited in standard clear canning jars. All lids must be standard two-part lids with screw bands removed before entry. Exception: Dried foods are to be entered with rings. No mayonnaise or other commercially used jars are permitted. Processing times and methods must follow USDA approved recommendations. These are available from Mason County WSU Extension Office (427-9670 ext.396) All products will be judged by the above references. Jars without labels, under processed foods or foods not listed in these references will be disqualified.
Each exhibit must be labeled with the following information included on the label:
1. Processing method (pressures, boiling water, or dried)
2. Method of packing (hot or cold, or
pretreatment)
3. Amount of time processed
4. Date of processing
5. Name of product
6. Product containing tomatoes
7. Amount of citric acid or lemon juice added.
Items in question will be referred to the Superintendent, whose decision will be final.
Division 145 ~ Canned Food
class 1 Conserve
class 2 Domestic Meat
class 3 Domestic Poultry
class 4 Fish
class 5 Fruit Butter
class 6 Fruits (includes tomatoes)
class 7 Game Meat
class 8 Game Poultry
class 9 Jams
class 10 Jellies
class 11 Marmalade
class 12 Pickles
class 13 Salsa
class 14 Sauces
class 15 Soups
class 16 Stews
class 17 Syrup
class 18 Vegetables
class 19 Other
Division 146 ~ Dehydrated Food
Rules: Label information for dehydrated foods should include: Kind of food, method of drying (oven, dehydrator, sun), total drying time, pretreatment used (if any) and the date processed.
class 1 Fruits
class 2 Herbs
class 3 Herb Mixes
class 4 Jerky
class 5 Leathers
class 6 Soup Mixes
class 7 Vegetables
class 8 Other
Division 147 ~ Seasoned Vinegars
Rules: Can be in decorative bottles, and should be corked, or use canning lids and rings. Entries will be opened to judge flavor and aroma. Entries must be fresh, as spoiled entries will be disqualified.
class 1 Herbal
class 2 Fruit
class 3 Mixed
class 4 Other
Department - Grange Exhibits
Bldg. 13
Superintendent: Elsie Parker 360-275-9646
RULES: Only Mason County Granges are eligible. No commercial or brand names are to be displayed in any booth. The name of the Grange is to be covered until booths have been judged. Only agricultural products that can be grown in Mason County can be used in displays. May be seeds, fresh, home canned, or dried. Props depicting Fair theme may be used only once. Constantly moving or motorized items must be monitored daily. Exhibits must be completed by 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 22nd and remain in place until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 25th.
SCORE CARD:
25 POINTS: Supporting data, Is The Message Accurate to the fair theme and Local To Mason County?
25 points: Educational message, Is The Message Understood At a 6 Second Glance and is it educational.
25 POINTS: Visualization of message, Is There A Center Of Interest? Balance, Unity, Effective Use Of Color, Quality Materials Used?
25 POINTS: Use of agricultural products.
100 POINTS possible from each of 2 judges (Total 200 possible points)
Division 150 ~ All Grange Exhibits
Department - Hobby
Bldg. 16
Superintendent:427-5599
Premium Points: Blue 10, Red 8, White 6
RULES: Entries will be received 7/21 from 1 p.m.- 7 p.m. Items may be picked up Sunday July 25th, no earlier than 7pm. Each entry will be judged on its own merits, the age of exhibitor and the care in presentation. You may bring props and fabric to make your exhibit show well.
Written information is important for the judge to evaluate your entry and it helps the public appreciate your collection. Collections mounted on cardboard must be covered with plastic wrap for cleanliness and security. If your exhibit will take more than half a case (20” x 36”) call the superintendent or fair office. We will need to plan your space. If you have more than three collections to enter, call the superintendent. Space is a concern. Limits, in terms of number of items or number of collections, may need to be considered. Matches must be removed from matchbook collections. Can’t find your collection on this list? Call or come to Building #16. We can’t possibly list all the interesting things people collect. If it interests you enough for you to collect it, we know others will enjoy seeing it.
Collection items exhibited one year may not be exhibited the next. Future exhibits should be based on change and growth of the collection. A three to four year space is a good working system. If you have an extensive collection, totally different segments can be shown each year at the superintendent’s discretion. Size and number of entries are at the discretion of the superintendent.
Division 155 - Adults , 18 Yrs & Older
Division 156 - Juniors, 13 to 17 Yrs
Division 157 - Youth, 12 Yrs & Under
Division 158 - Parents & Sibbling
Division 159 - Special Presentation, Handicap or Disabled
class 1 Advertising Memorabilia or Matchbooks
Class 2 Antiques, Old Tools & Nifty Stuff
class 3 Buttons: Pin on & Sewing
Class 4 China and Porcelain
class 5 Comics & Characters
class 6 Coins, Foreign Money
Class 7 Cookie Jars
class 8 Dolls & Toys
class 9 Figurines
class 10 Glassware
class 11 Hats
class 12 Jewelry
class 13 Linens & Lace
class 14 Plants & Nature
class 15 Political Memorabilia
class 16 Postcards
class 17 Rocks & Minerals
class 18 Shells
class 19 Sports & Other Collect- able Cards
class 20 Sports Memorabilia
class 21 Stamps
class 22 Teacups & Teapots
class 23 Thimbles & Sewing Things
class 24 Vintage Accessories
class 25 Other. If you collect it, we'll show it.
Class 26 MODELS AND KITS-Cars & Trucks
Class 27 MODELS AND KITS-rocket
Class 28 MODELS AND KITS-Science
Class 29 MODELS AND KITS-Trains
Class 30 MODELS AND KITS-Other
class 31 Legos