DEPARTMENT 300 CROPS AND VEGETABLES (Expo Hall)
Superintendent: Charles Fretwell (540) 363-5271
Committee: Tom Stanley (540) 245-5750
RULES and REGULATIONS:
All crops and vegetables exhibits will be received Aug. 11, 2009 from 8:00am -11:00am.Exhibits will be closed for judging from 11:00am – 5:00pm.
Exhibits can be picked up Sat., Aug. 15, 2009, 9:00pm – 10:30 pm or Sun, Aug. 16, 2009, 8:00am – 10:00am. The Augusta County Fair and committee members will not be responsible for crops and vegetables.
All exhibits in this department are subject to the general rules of the Augusta County Fair.
Only one award per person, per class will be awarded.
Sweepstakes prize will be under the point system: 1st-4 points; 2nd-3 points; 3rd-2 points; 4th-1 point.
PREMIUM AWARDS: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00.
Entries in this department should be on the General Entry Form.
Division II – Open to Adults and Youth (No separate class for youth)
Section A: Field Crops
Class 1 - Ear of Yellow Corn
Class 2 - Best 10 ears of yellow corn
Class 3 - Best gallon of shelled corn
Class 4 - Best gallon of corn silage
Class 5 - Best 5 stalks of corn for grain
Class 6 - Best 5 stalks of corn for silage
Class 7 - Longest stalk of corn
Class 8 - Sheaf of 3" diameter of wheat
Class 9 - Sheaf of 3" diameter of barley
Class 10 - Sheaf of 3" diameter of oats
Class 11 - Sheaf of 3" diameter of rye
Class 12 - Hay (2 sections) of timothy
Class 13 - Hay (2 sections) of alfalfa
Class 14 - Hay (2 sections) of mixed hay
Class 15 - Hay (2 sections) of clover
Class 16 - Hay (2 sections) of orchard grass
Class 17 - Hay (2 sections) of other
Class 18 - Straw (2 sections)
Class 19 - Best gallon of wheat
Class 20 - Best gallon of barley
Class 21 - Best gallon of oats
Class 22 - Best gallon of rye
Class 23 – Best gallon of soybeans
Class 24 - Best quart of seeds of clover
Class 25 - Best quart of seeds of orchard grass
**The winner of the Sweepstakes prize will be the exhibitor with the most points in class 1 to 25.
Section B: Vegetables
NOTE: Vegetable and Produce must be ripe.Use 9" plain white disposable plates for display.Class 26 – Longest bean
Class 27 – Green beans, unsnapped (10 pieces)
Class 28 – Green beans snap (10 pieces)
Class 29 – Wax beans (10 beans)
Class 30 – October beans (shelled – 1 cup)
Class 31 – Lima beans (shelled – 1 cup)
Class 32 – Any other variety of beans (10 beans)
Class 33 – Beets with tops trimmed – bunch of 6
Class 34 – Broccoli – 1 bunch
Class 35 – Brussel sprouts (6)
Class 36 – Red Cabbage (1 head)
Class 37 – Green cabbage (1 head)
Class 38 – Largest head of red cabbage
Class 39 – Largest head of green cabbage
Class 40 – Carrots – bunch of 6
Class 41 – Cauliflower (1 head)
Class 42 – Swiss chard (1 quart)
Class 43 – Sweet corn, yellow (6 ears) untrimmed ends
Class 44 – Sweet corn, white (6 ears) untrimmed ends
Class 45 – Sweet corn, mixed (6 ears) untrimmed ends
Class 46 – Cucumbers (3)
Class 47 – Longest Cucumber
Class 48 – Pickling Cucumbers (6)
Class 49 – Curshaw (1)
Class 50 – Eggplants (3)
Class 51 – Lettuce head
Class 52 – Lettuce (placed in zip lock bag)
Class 53 – Mustard greens
Class 54 – Plate of okra (5)
Class 55 – Plate of yellow onions (5)
Class 56 – Plate of white onions (5)
Class 57 – Plate of red onions (5)
Class 58 – Any other variety of onions (5)
Class 59 – Green onions – bunch of 6
Class 60 – Parsley (3 sprigs) in small jar of water
Class 61 – Parsnips (3)
Class 62 – Snow peas (12)
Class 63 – Plate of sweet green peppers (5)
Class 64 – Plate of sweet red peppers (5)
Class 65 – Plate of sweet yellow peppers (5)
Class 66 – Plate of other peppers (5)
Class 67 – Irish potatoes (5)
Class 68 – Kennebec potatoes (5)
Class 69 – Red Pontiac potatoes (5)
Class 70- – Sweet potatoes (5)
Class 71– Any other variety of potatoes (5)
Class 72 – Radishes (6 with tops)
Class 73 – Rhubarb (6 stalks)
Class 74 – Rutabaga (1)
Class 75 – Salsify (5)
Class 76 – Plate of summer squash (3)
Class 77 – Plate of winter squash (3)
Class 78 - Plate of spaghetti squash (3)
Class 79 – Plate of any other variety of squash (3)
Class 80 – Plate of red tomatoes (5) (any variety)
Class 81 – Plate of yellow tomatoes (5)
Class 82 – Plate of cherry tomatoes (5)
Class 83 – Plate of any other variety of tomatoes (5)
Class 84 – Plate of turnips (5)
Class 85 – Zucchini (2)
**The winner of the Sweepstakes prize will be the exhibitor with the most points in class 26 – 100.
Section C: Fruit
Class 86 – Red Apples (5)
Class 87 – Yellow Apples (5)
Class 88 – Other apple varieties (5)
Class 89 – Blackberries (1 pint)
Class 90 – Cantaloupe (1)
Class 91 – Grapes (1 bunch)
Class 92 – Honeydew melon (1)
Class 93 – Peaches (5)
Class 94 – Pears (5)
Class 95 – Plums (5)
Class 96 – Raspberries (1 pint)
Class 97 – Strawberries (1 pint)
Class 98 – Watermelon (1)
Class 99 – Largest watermelon (1)
Class 100 – Largest honeydew melon (1)
Class 101—Blackberries
Class 102—Gooseberries
Class 103—Other Berries
Section D: Other
Class 104 – Pumpkin (1)
Class 105 – Largest Pumpkin
Class 106 – Pumpkins (3)
Class 107 – Sunflower (1) tallest stalk and flower
Class 108 – Sunflower (1) largest flower
Class 109 – Best gourd display (5 gourds)
Class 110 – Best Indian corn (3 ears)
Class 111 – Best ornamental corn (3 ears)
Class 112 – Best oddity (1 oddity)
Class 113 – Fruit bowl (variety of fruit contained in fruit bowl)
Class 114 – Best vegetable display (minimum of 12 varieties)
Premiums for class114: 1st - $15.00, 2nd - $12.00, 3rd - $10.00,
4th - $8.00, 5th - $6.00, 6th - $4.00.
Class 115 – Vegetable Sculpturing
Class 116 – Potato Sculpturing
Section E: Eggs
Class 117– Best ½ dozen brown eggs
Class 118 – Best ½ dozen white eggs
Class 119 – Best ½ dozen blue eggs
Class 120 – Best ½ dozen any other variety such as turkey, goose, etc.
Section F: Honey
Class 121 – Light honey (1lb. jar)
Class 122 – Medium honey (1lb. jar)
Class 123 – Dark honey (1lb. jar)
Class 124 – Section of comb honey
Class 125 – Cut comb honey (4" square)
Class 126 – Circular section of comb honey
Class 127 – Beeswax artistry
Section G:Growin' Veggies in a Wheelbarrow Contest
Show off your gardening skills in an antique wheelbarrow portable garden!
Rules:1.Display your choice of no more than 12 and no fewer than 7 of your favorite vegetables (including tomatoes).
Wheelbarrow must be no larger than 4 cu. Feet or 2' width x 2' length x 1' depth.Wheelbarrow may be any type that meets size requirements.Accessories are permitted but may not be taller than 14".
Vegetables must be rooted and growing in wheelbarrow, not in buried containers.
The display will be judged for quality, quantity, variety and general appearance of exhibit.
All entrants in this contest must pre-register using an Augusta County Fair entry form.All entry forms must be received by July 25, 2008
Exhibits must be delivered on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 from 8 a.m – 11 a.m.
Premium Awards:1st place - $152nd place - $103rd place - $5.00
Section H:Garden/Farm Implement Arrangement
Create an arrangement of your favorite Garden Implements and Win!
Rules:1.Implements include anything you use in the garden, including hoes, rakes, spades, etc
Arrangement must hang and be fixed with a hanger able to support its weight.
Implement arrangement must not exceed 6' tall.
Arrangementmay be decorated with dried or fresh materials.
Arrangements will be judged for aesthetic appeal and creativity.
Premium Awards:1st place - $152nd place - $103rd place - $5.00
Section I:Vegetable grown in a Unique Container
Exhibit your prized vegetable in the most unique container and win the blue ribbon!Examples of unique containers include:old boot, watering can, old whiskey barrel, etc.Rules:1.Vegetable must be in bloom or actively producing.
2.Container may be no larger than 30" tall.
3.Exhibit will be judged for creativity of container, aesthetic appeal and health andvigor of vegetable plant.
Vegetable must be actively growing in container and not recently transplanted.
Premium Awards:1st place - $152nd place - $103rd place - $5.00