DEPARTMENT 300 – CROPS AND VEGETABLES
(Expo Hall)
Superintendent: Charles Fretwell (540) 363-5271
Committee: Tom Stanley
RULES and REGULATIONS:
All crops and vegetables exhibits will be received Aug. 9 2011 from 8:00am -11:00am. Exhibits will be closed for judging from 11:00am – 5:00pm.
Exhibits can be picked up Sat., Aug. 13, 2011, 9:00pm – 10:30 pm or Sun, Aug. 14, 2011, 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 I – 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 win Sweepstakes prize will be the exhibitor with the most points in class 1 to 25.
**The win 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 – Sweet corn, yellow (6 ears) untrimmed ends
Class 43 – Sweet corn, white (6 ears) untrimmed ends
Class 44 – Sweet corn, mixed (6 ears) untrimmed ends
Class 45 – Cucumbers (3)
Class 46 – Longest Cucumber
Class 47 – Pickling Cucumbers (6)
Class 48 – Curshaw (1)
Class 49 – Eggplants (3)
Class 50 – Lettuce head
Class 51 – Lettuce (placed in zip lock bag)
Class 52 – Plate of okra (5)
Class 53 – Plate of yellow onions (5)
Class 54 – Plate of white onions (5)
Class 55 – Plate of red onions (5)
Class 56 – Any other variety of onions (5)
Class 57 – Green onions – bunch of 6
Class 58 – Parsley (3 sprigs) in small jar of water
Class 59 – Parsnips (3)
Class 60 – Snow peas (12)
Class 61 – Plate of sweet green peppers (5)
Class 62 – Plate of sweet red peppers (5)
Class 63 – Plate of sweet yellow peppers (5)
Class 64 – Plate of other peppers (5)
Class 65 – Irish potatoes (5)
Class 66 – Kennebec potatoes (5)
Class 67 – Red Pontiac potatoes (5)
Class 68- – Sweet potatoes (5)
Class 69– Any other variety of potatoes (5)
Class 70 – Radishes (6 with tops)
Class 71 – Rhubarb (6 stalks)
Class 72 – Plate of summer squash (3)
Class 73 – Plate of winter squash (3)
Class 74 – Plate of spaghetti squash (3)
Class 75 – Plate of any other variety of squash (3)
Class 76 – Plate of red tomatoes (5) (any variety)
Class 77 – Plate of yellow tomatoes (5)
Class 78 – Plate of cherry tomatoes (5)
Class 79 – Plate of any other variety of tomatoes (5)
Class 80 – Plate of turnips (5)
Class 81 – Zucchini (2)
**The winner of the Sweepstakes prize will be the exhibitor with the most points in class 26 – 81.
Section C: Fruit
Class 82 – Red Apples (5)
Class 83 – Yellow Apples (5)
Class 84 – Other apple varieties (5)
Class 85 – Blackberries (1 pint)
Class 86 – Cantaloupe (1)
Class 87 – Grapes (1 bunch)
Class 88 – Honeydew melon (1)
Class 89 – Peaches (5)
Class 90 – Pears (5)
Class 91 – Plums (5)
Class 92 – Raspberries (1 pint)
Class 93 – Strawberries (1 pint)
Class 94 – Watermelon (1)
Class 95 – Largest watermelon (1)
Class 96 – Largest honeydew melon (1)
Class 97—Other Berries
Section D: Other
Class 98 – Pumpkin (1)
Class 99 – Largest Pumpkin
Class 100 – Pumpkins (3)
Class 101 – Sunflower (1) tallest stalk and flower
Class 102 – Sunflower (1) largest flower
Class 103 – Best gourd display (5 gourds)
Class 104 – Best Indian corn (3 ears)
Class 105 – Best ornamental corn (3 ears)
Class 106 – Best oddity (1 oddity)
Class 107 – Fruit bowl (variety of fruit contained in fruit bowl)
Class 108 – Best vegetable display (minimum of 12 varieties)
Premiums for class 108: 1st – $15.00, 2nd – $12.00, 3rd – $10.00, 4th – $8.00, 5th – $6.00, 6th – $4.00.
Class 109 – Vegetable Sculpturing
Class 110 – Potato Sculpturing
Section E: Eggs
Class 111– Best ½ dozen brown eggs
Class 112 – Best ½ dozen white eggs
Class 113– Best ½ dozen blue eggs
Class 114 – Best ½ dozen any other variety such as turkey, goose, etc.
Section I : Honey
Class 115– Light honey (1lb. jar)
Class 116 – Medium honey (1lb. jar)
Class 117 – Dark honey (1lb. jar)
Class 118 – Section of comb honey
Class 119– Cut comb honey (4” square)
Class 120 – Circular section of comb honey
Class 121 – 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 August 1, 2011
Exhibits must be delivered on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 from 8 a.m – 11 a.m.
Premium Awards: 1st place – $15 2nd place – $10 3rd 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.
Arrangement may be decorated with dried or fresh materials.
Arrangements will be judged for aesthetic appeal and creativity.
Premium Awards: 1st place – $15 2nd place – $10 3rd 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 and vigor of vegetable plant.
Vegetable must be actively growing in container and not recently transplanted.
Premium Awards: 1st place – $15 2nd place – $10 3rd place – $5.00