(Leitchfield, KY) – It’s time again to gather your latest crafting project, needle work, your healthiest plant, or most delicious pie, that of course was grandma’s recipe, and enter it in the county fair showcase. Show-off your talent, or encourage your children to enter their offerings in the 69th Annual Grayson County Fair Sweepstakes Awards various divisions.
Grayson County Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Natalie Taul says, “Family Living and Youth Divisions are a staple at county fairs across the US. They provide friendly competition among community members while showcasing local talents. Participating in these competitions at the county fair provides a sense of pride and accomplishment for an individual. Especially if their item places!”
Each category ribbon placing winner receives a monetary reward, and of course, their prize displayed at the fair all week long. Taul encourages all ages to be involved, “People have many talents, and for some, showcasing their work at the county fair is the only recognition they may receive for that talent. Some may also use their placing at the county fair to promote their talent. “I’ve got the grand champion salsa” or “I’ve got a blue ribbon apple pie!” I think most importantly it teaches all participants quality workmanship and the fact that hard work pays off. ”
Entries must be dropped-off at the Grayson County Fair Grounds on Monday, August 27th between 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Divisions are as follows:
SWEEPSTAKES AWARDS
Crystal will be awarded to the three persons with the most points for their handiwork entered in the Family Life Division. Winners will not be eligible to win for two subsequent years and must be a resident of Grayson County.
Blue Ribbon – 3 points
Red Ribbon – 2 points
White Ribbon – 1 point
– Items entered must be the work of the entrant
– Entries must use numbers from the official Grayson Co. Fair Book
REGULATIONS
– An exhibit which has won first place at a previous Grayson County Fair is barred from entry.
– All entries must be made starting at 11:00 a.m. and ending at 7:00 p.m. Monday August 27th. Exhibits should be checked out with the committee before 12:00 p.m., Monday September 3rd. Management will not be responsible after 12:00 p.m. Entries will be left in the women’s building. Entries must be left for display until Monday. NO entries can be taken beforehand.
– An exhibitor may enter only one exhibit in each class. Items must be handmade by the exhibitors and entered in the name of that person only.
– Turn in entries at the first Merchant building (Family Life Building).
Entry will not be accepted if it does not meet specifications. Disqualification will be made jointly by the judge of questionable category, extension agent and women’s building superintendent and will not be subject to change. (Detailed lists and description of articles and, where necessary, photos, will be kept to assist in decision).
All judges will be from outside Grayson County and will be selected for their ability. Exhibitor cannot enter in both amateur (student) and advanced (professional) in the same class. When less than three items in one class, items will be judged on their merit for a ribbon.
Canning Division
Premiums Paid:
1st……$4.00
2nd……$3.00
3rd……$2.75
All canned fruits, vegetables, and meats must be in standard quart canning jars, 1/2 pint (jelly) jars, or standard pint jars. Jars must have rust-free rings and lids intact. USDA Guidelines will be followed during judging.
FRUITS
96. Apples
97. Applesauce
98. Blackberries
99. Peaches
100. Pears
101. Grape Juice (no fruit)
102. Miscellaneous Fruit
103. Miscellaneous Fruit Juice
VEGETABLES
107. Green Beans
A. Broken
B. Whole
108. Shell-out Beans
109. Lima Beans
110. Green Tomatoes
111. Dry Beans (cooked, canned)
112. Beets
113. Carrots
114. Cream Style Corn (pint)
115. Whole Kernel Corn (pint)
116. Greens
117. Green Peas
118. Peas, other than above
119. Potatoes
120. Tomatoes
A. Red
B. Yellow
121. Tomato Juice
A. Red
B. Yellow
122. Soup Mixture (no meats)
123. Miscellaneous Vegetables, other than above
JELLY AND PRESERVES – PINT OR HALF PINT JARS
127. Peach Jelly
128. Apple Jelly
129. Grape Jelly
130. Blackberry Jelly
131. Strawberry Jelly
132. Fruit Jelly, other than above
133. Unusual Jelly
134. Blackberry Jam
135. Grape Jam
136. Strawberry Jam
137. Fruit Jam, other than above
138. Apple Preserves
139. Cherry Preserves
140. Grape Preserves
141. Peach Preserves
142. Pear Preserves
143. Strawberry Preserves
144, Fruit Preserves, other than above
145. Apple Butter
146. Any Butter, other than above
147. Fruit Syrup
148. Pie Filling, any fruit
PICKLES – STANDARD PINT JARS OR QUART JARS
150. Cucumber Pickles, Dill
151. Cucumber Pickles, Sweet
152. Pickled Beets
153. Pickled Okra
154. Pickled Peppers
155. Cucumber Pickles, Bread and Butter
156. Miscellaneous Pickles, other than above
157. Mixed Vegetables, Pickled
158. Green Tomato Ketchup
159. Red Tomato Ketchup
160. Sweet Pickle Relish
161. Corn Relish
162. Miscellaneous Relish, other than above
163. Barbeque Sauce
164. Chili Sauce
165. Spaghetti Sauce
166. Salsa
167. Kraut
MEATS
171. Cold Pack Meat (any meat)
172. Sausage
173. Miscellaneous
Culinary Division
CAKES
Premiums Paid:
1st – $10.00
2nd – $7.00
3rd — $5.50
Must have been made by exhibitor. A whole cake must be brought in. It will be cut into quarters and exhibitors MUST take back the remaining portion. NO fillings or frosting made with cream cheese or cream. Cake mixes permitted.
PIES
Premiums Paid:
1st – $7.00
2nd – $5.25
3rd – $4.00
Whole pies must be brought in. Pies will be cut and exhibitor MUST take back the remaining portion. Pre-made OR homemade crusts permitted.
COOKIES
Premiums Paid:
1st – $4.00
2nd – $3.00
3rd – $2.50
Should be on disposable plate and wrapped. Each plate MUST contain 3 cookies.
CANDIES
Premiums Paid:
1st – $4.00
2nd – $3.00
3rd – $2.50
Should be on disposable plate and wrapped. Each plate MUST contain 3 pieces of candy.
BREADS
Premiums Paid:
1st – $4.00
2nd – $3.00
3rd – $2.50
CAKES
177. German Sweet Chocolate Cake, Iced
- White Cake, Iced
- Chocolate Cake, Iced
- Yellow Cake, Iced
181. Fresh Apple Cake, Iced or Glazed - Prune Cake, Iced or Glazed
183. Spice Cake, Iced or Glazed - Miscellaneous, other than above
PIES
- Apple Pie
- Cherry Pie
- Other Fruit Pie
191. Fried Fruit Pies - Sugar Free Items
- Pie, other than fruit (no cream)
- Miscellaneous, other than above (no cream)
COOKIES
- Sugar Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Oatmeal Cookies
- Brownies
- Bar Cookies
- Drop Cookies
- Cookies, other than above
- No Bake Cookies
- Peanut Butter Cookies
CANDIES
- Chocolate Fudge
- Peanut Butter Fudge
- Candy, other than above
BREADS
- 1 Loaf Yeast Bread
- 1 Loaf, other than yeast bread
- Yeast Bread Rolls, 3 on a plate
- Cinnamon Rolls, 3 on a plate
- 1 Loaf Banana Nut Bread
- 1 Loaf Other Bread (zucchini, pumpkin, etc.)
- Coffee Cake
- With Yeast
- Without Yeast
- Biscuits, 3 on a plate
- Cornbread, 3 sticks or muffins
- Muffins, 3 on a plate
Needlework Division
Premiums Paid:
1st – $5.00
2nd – $3.00
3rd – $2.50
Entries must be cleaned and pressed.
- Potholder
- Embroidered Towel (hand)
- Embroidered Towel (machine)
- Decorated Towel (no embroidery)
- Place Mat
- Hand-Embroidered Pillow Case – 1 pair
- Tatted Article
- Needlepoint (canvas – no plastic)
- Needlework with Beads
- Pincushion
- Decorated Sewing Basket or Box
- Multiple Stitch Embroidery
- Stamped Cross Stitch Item
- Hand Embroidered or Cross Stitch Tablecloth
- Multiple Stitch Needlepoint
- Counted Cross Stitch Item (11-14-16 count)
- Counted Cross Stitch Item (18 and 22 count)
- Counted Cross Stitch Item (25-32 count)
- Crocheted Tablecloth or Bedspread
- Quilted accessories
- Hand Decorated Pillow
- Hand Appliqued Pillow
- Miscellaneous Pillow, other than above
- Crochet Doll Clothes ONLY – NO dolls
- Duplicate Stitch Item
- Baby Knitted Sweater
- Adult Knitted Sweater
- Knitted Vest
- Knitted Afghan
- Baby Afghan – knitted
- Miscellaneous Knitted Item, other than above
- Weaving – Loom
- Miscellaneous Machine Embroidered Item
- Crocheted Centerpiece/Doily
- Crocheted Edge Pillowcase – 1 pair
- Baby Crocheted Item
- Crocheted Sweater – Adult
- Crocheted Vest
- Crocheted Baby Afghan
- Crocheted Afghan
- Granny Afghan
- Miscellaneous Crocheted Item, other than above
- Miscellaneous Item, other than above
- Latch Hook Item
- Loom Knit Item
Hobby Division
Premiums Paid:
1st – $5.00
2nd – $3.50
3rd – $3.00
Categories – Professional Item:
1st – $6.00
2nd – $4.50
3rd – $3.00
Must have been made in the last year. Must have been made by entrant.
- Paper Craft
- Decorated Basket
- All Natural Craft (grapevine, etc.) – must be handmade by entrant
- Christmas Wreath
- Fabric Wreath
- Wind Chimes
- Decorated Hat
- Table Centerpiece (not doily)
- Handmade Jewelry
- Stool or Chair Bottom
- Christmas Tree Ornament
- Christmas Decoration (no ornament)
- Scrapbook or Picture Album Decorated
- Christmas Tree Skirt
- Stuffed Toy – handmade
- Doll Clothes (no doll, other than crochet)
- Molded Ceramics – Stained – Handmade
- Molded Ceramics – Glazed – handmade
- Plastic Canvas Item
- Woodworking (small item, under 12”)
- Woodworking (large item, over 12”)
- Decorated Door Item
- Clay Pot Craft Item
- Recycled Item (no clothing)
- Memory Item
- Christmas Tree Topper
- Woven Basket
- Holiday Wreath (other than Christmas)
- Painted Item
- Christmas Stocking
- Handmade Doll (under 12” body and clothes)
- Handmade Doll (over 12” body and clothes)
- Wall Decoration
- Miscellaneous, other than above
- Professional Item
- Seasonal Wreath
- Painted or Decorated Gourd
- Photography (not professional)
- Landscape
- Portrait
- Still Life
Clothing Division
Premiums Paid:
1st – $4.00
2nd – $3.00
3rd – $2.25
All clothing articles must be less than 1 year old and in good condition. Must be made by entrant. Must be clean.
- Clothing Item, Polar Fleece article
- Fancy or Practical Apron
- Child’s Miscellaneous Clothing
- Child’s Dress
- Child’s Formal Wear
- Child’s Sports Wear
- Lady’s Blouse
- Skirt
- Lady’s Dress, casual
- Sleepwear
- Lady’s Machine Embroidered Clothing
- Lady’s Clothing, miscellaneous
- Lady’s Jacket, no sweatshirt
- Lady’s Vest, handmade
- Recycled Clothing or Item made from clothing/purse, etc.
- Decorated Purchased Vest
- Painted Sweatshirt, shirt may be purchased
- Decorated Sweatshirt, no paint, shirt may be purchased
- Decorated Tee Shirt, shirt may be purchased
- Early American Period Item
- Decorated Sweatshirt Jacket
- Professional Item
- Costumes
- Embroidered Clothing, hand
- Quilted Clothing, hand
- Accessories, (i.e. purse, backpack, etc.)
Quilts Division
Premiums Paid:
1st – $10.00
2nd – $7.00
3rd – $5.00
Made by exhibitor, finished within last year. Must be clean. Must have been constructed by exhibitor. Can be quilted by other professional. Exhibitor and quilter must be stated.
**Quilts that are 25 years old or older may be entered into the vintage category**
- Quilt Top
346. Quilted Wall Hanging, not pieced
347. Lap Throw, pieced or appliqued
348. Applique Quilt, machine quilted
349. Applique Quilt, hand quilted - Cross Stitch Quilt, machine quilted
351. Cross Stitch Quilt, hand quilted
352. Lap Quilt, machine quilted
353. Lap Quilt, hand quilted
354. Novelty Quilt, no traditional pattern, machine quilted
355. Novelty Quilt, no traditional pattern, hand quilted
356. Sample Quilt, machine quilted
357. Sampler Quilt, hand quilted
358. Pieced Quilt, machine quilted
359. Pieced Quilt, hand quilted
360. Machine Applique Quilt
361. Machine Quilted Quilt
362. Tied/Tacked Quilt/Comforter
363. Whole Cloth Quilt, hand quilted
364. Group Quilt
365. Professional Item
366. Miscellaneous
367. Hand Quilted Miniature Quilt (12” or less)
368. Vintage Quilt
Flowers Division
Premiums Paid:
1st – $5.00
2nd – $4.00
3rd – $3.00
Dealers are not allowed to exhibit. Cut flower specimens must be exhibited in clean bottles or jars and must be grown by the exhibitor. Items should be 8 to 10 inches long. Foliage should be let on all specimens above water level. NO polished foliage will be accepted. Foliage will be allowed in all arrangement classes. The committee assumes no responsibility for loss of property. Mark name on bottom of container with adhesive tape. No container larger than 10 inches in diameter across except #413. Fairy garden must be within 18 inches.
- Single African Violet, any color
373. Double African Violet, any color
374. Most Unusual Plant (no other category)
A. House
B. Yard
375. House Plant
376. Yard Plant
377. Angel Wing Begonia
378. Miscellaneous Succulents
379. Single Wax Begonia
380. Double Wax Begonia
381. Foliage Plant, any variety, no vines
382. Philodendron
383. Vines, any variety
384. Boston Fern
385. Ruffled Fern
386. Miscellaneous Fern
387. Coleus, any variety
388. Hanging Basket, blooming
389. Hanging Basket, non-blooming
390. Display featuring Roses, suitable for a hall table
391. A Miniature Arrangement, 4” or less
392. Display featuring 3 or more varieties for flowers, suitable for Dining Table, 12” tall or less
393. Display featuring 3 Large Marigolds
394. Display of Small Marigolds
395. Display featuring Dahlias
396. Display featuring Petunias
397. Display of Large Zinnias
398. Display of Miniature Zinnias
399. Collection of Cut Garden Flowers, 6 varieties
400. Large Zinnias, any color, 4” or more
401. Small Zinnias, any color, 2” or less
402. Large Dahlia
403. Small Dahlia
404. Tea Rose, any color
405. Floribunda, rose
406. Large Marigold
407. Straw Flower
408. Small Marigold
409. Knockout Rose
410. Potted Geranium, any color
411. Miscellaneous Plant, no other category
412. Mixed Cactus, 3 or more
413. Large Decorator Plant, pot not over 18” in diameter)
414. Single Cactus
415. Bachelor Buttons
416. Snapdragon
417. Cockscomb
418. Ornamental Grass
419. Single Daisy
420. Fairy Garden
Herbs
424. Mint
425. Garlic, green
426. Best Table Top Display, 4 or more herbs
Open Youth Division
Regulations
– Youth must be residents of Grayson County. Address, phone number, school name and grade of the students must be provided on entry card. Home-schooled students may enter.
– All entries must be made from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 28th, at the first Merchant Building and remain in place until Monday September 4th. Exhibits should be checked out with the committee before 12pm, Monday, September 4th.
– Ribbons will be awarded based on merit. A blue ribbon does not have to be awarded in a class if the entries do not merit.
– Only first, second, and third place ribbons will be awarded. No ribbons will be given for participation.
– All displays must be no larger than 11″ x 14″.
– All food displays must be presented on a 6″ white paper plate with clear plastic wrap covering or enclosed in a zip-top bag.
– Mixes allowed for all food items
– The Grayson County Fair does not assume responsibility for the protection of the items entered. No entries may be removed early.
Prizes (each category):
1st – $3.00
2nd – $2.00
3rd – $1.00
Categories by school grade, current grade student is in this year.
Preschool and Kindergarten
- Cutest Stuffed Animal
431. Artwork (flat, not from a kit or coloring book)
432. Artwork (flat, from a kit, coloring book, paint by number, etc.)
433. Craft from a kit
434. Craft not from a kit
435. Lego creation
436. Collection from nature (rocks, leaves, shells, insects, etc.)
437. Collection other than from nature, at least 5 items)
438. Scrapbook page made by student (one page only)
Primary Grades 1-2-3
- Artwork (flat, not from a kit or coloring book)
443. Artwork (flat, from a kit, coloring book, paint by number, etc.)
444. Craft from a kit
445. Craft not from a kit
446. Lego creation
447. Jewelry made from a kit
448. Jewelry not made from a kit
449. Car collection, must be displayed in pages.
450. Miniature truck/car collection, at least 5 items
451. Collection of nature items (rocks, leaves, shells, insects, etc.)
452. Collection of items other than above
453. Scrapbook page made by student
454. Decorated cookie, not made by student
455. Decorated cupcake, not made by student
Grades 4-5
- Craft not made from a kit
460. Toy made by child, not from a kit
461. Jewelry not from a kit
462. Collection of items other than sports memorabilia
463. Sports memorabilia
464. Scrapbook
465. Decorated cupcake, no assistance from adult
466. Sugar cookies (3)
467. Chocolate chip cookies (3)
468. Peanut butter cookies (3)
469. Oatmeal cookies (3)
470. Cookies (3) of any other type, no cream cheese frosting
471. Muffins of any type (3)
472. Clothing item made by student for use by student
473. Clothing accessories made by student
Middle School
- Nature Craft
478. Craft (other than nature craft), not from a kit
479. Jewelry not from a kit
480. Needlework
481. Sports memorabilia
482. Scrapbook
483. Decorated cake, made by the student from box or scratch
484. Sugar cookies (3)
485. Chocolate chip cookies (3)
486. Peanut butter cookies (3)
487. Oatmeal cookies (3)
488. Cookies (3) of any other type, no cream cheese frosting
489. Muffins of any type (3)
490. Fudge- chocolate or peanut butter (6 small pieces)
491. Purchased tee shirt decorated by student
492. Purchased sweatshirt decorated by student
493. Purchased jeans decorated by student
494. Casual clothing item (made by student for use by student)
495. Dressy clothing item (made by student for use by student)
496. Clothing accessories
497. Jam or jelly
498. Canned vegetable
499. Canned fruit
500. Quick bread – banana, apple, zucchini, etc.
501. Photography
High School
(Includes high school graduates in the current year)
- Nature craft
506. Craft (other than nature craft), not from a kit
507. Jewelry not from a kit
508. Needlework not from a kit
509. Sports memorabilia
510. Scrapbook
511. Fudge- chocolate or peanut butter (6 small pieces)
512. Candy other than fudge (6 small pieces)
513. Decorated 2-layer cake (made by student)
514. Purchased tee shirt decorated by student
515. Purchased sweatshirt decorated by student
516. Purchased jeans decorated by student
517. Casual clothing item (made by student for use by student)
518. Dressy clothing item (made by student for use by student)
519. Prom dress (made by student for use by student)
520. Clothing accessories (made by student)
521. Quilt
522. Wall hanging
523. Crochet or knit item
524. Pillow
525. Jam or jelly
526. Canned vegetable
527. Canned fruit
528. Quick bread- banana, apple, zucchini, etc.
529. Photography
