Wednesday, September 17, 1:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday, September 18 - 20, 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Entry Date, September 16 Building A, Macon County Fair Grounds

Exhibitor Information

Division A & B
     Willard Barrett, Sherry Cook, Claudette Dillard, Joyce Raby & Gail Young , Committee in Charge
          Division A (ages 5 & under, non-Competitive)
          Division B (ages 6 - 8, non-Competitive)

Division C & D
     Kathy Kuhlman , 4-H Agent Advisor
     Makayla Crews, George Family, Katelyn Kasper, Laura Mashburn, & Scott Family, Committee in Charge
          Division C – Ages 9 - 13
          Division D – Ages 14 - 19 

Procedures 

Judging procedures and criteria for Division A, B, C and D will be the same as for the adult divisions, however, all will receive a blue, red or white ribbon, based on quality. All rules for exhibitors will apply. All exhibits must be the work of the youth and must have been made since the last Macon County Fair. Certain entries may qualify for competition in other fairs. Judges will note these entries. Rosettes will be awarded for Division A, B, C and D. Macon County 4-H is sponsoring a $20 sweepstakes in Division C and D for the youth that wins the most awards, with a $10 runner-up sweepstakes for the next highest award winners.

CLASS A - BAKED GOODS	1st	2nd	3rd
In addition to entry, wrap a cookie, piece of cake, a biscuit, etc., separately for the judges to sample.
4000 - Mixes (1/4 of cake)	Blue	Red	White
4001 - Non Mixes (1/4 of cake)	Blue	Red	White
4002 - Cupcakes (5)	Blue	Red	White
4003 - Cookies (5)	Blue	Red	White
4004 - Brownies (5)	Blue	Red	White
4005 - Cornmeal Muffins (5)	Blue	Red	White
4006 - Other Muffins (5)	Blue	Red	White
4007 - Quick Bread (1/2 loaf or 4 rolls)	Blue	Red	White
4008 - Yeast Bread (1/2 loaf or 4 rolls)	Blue	Red	White
4009 - Biscuits (5)	Blue	Red	White
4010 - Other Baked Goods	Blue	Red	White
4011 - Decorated Baked Goods	Blue	Red	White
CLASS B - CANDY
In addition to entry, wrap a single piece of candy separately for the judges to sample.
4025 - Fudge (5 squares)	Blue	Red	White
4026 - Peanut Butter (5 squares)	Blue	Red	White
4027 - Other Candies (5 pieces)	Blue	Red	White
CLASS C - CANNED GOODS
Must be standard half-pint, pint, or quart jar. non-standard canning jars WILL NOT be accepted . Label bottom with name, age and address. (see criteria for adult division
4050 - Beans	Blue	Red	White
4051 - Tomatoes	Blue	Red	White
4052 - Other Vegetables	Blue	Red	White
4053 - Fruit	Blue	Red	White
4054 - Juice, Vegetable	Blue	Red	White
4055 - Juice, Fruit	Blue	Red	White
4056 - Blackberry Jam	Blue	Red	White
4057 - Strawberry Jam	Blue	Red	White
4058 - Grape Jam	Blue	Red	White
4059 - Other Jam	Blue	Red	White
4060 - Apple Jelly	Blue	Red	White
4061 - Blackberry Jelly	Blue	Red	White
4062 - Grape Jelly	Blue	Red	White
4063 - Other Jelly	Blue	Red	White
4064 - Pickles	Blue	Red	White
4065 - Relishes	Blue	Red	White
4066 - Peaches	Blue	Red	White
4067 - Other Canned Goods	Blue	Red	White
Five Jar Exhibit
4075 - Vegetables, 1 variety	Blue	Red	White
4076 - Fruits, 1 variety	Blue	Red	White
4077 - Pickles	Blue	Red	White
4078 - Relishes, 1 variety	Blue	Red	White
4079 - Jelly, 1 variety	Blue	Red	White
4080 - Jams, 1 variety	Blue	Red	White
4081 - Vegetables, mixture	Blue	Red	White
4082 - Fruits, mixture	Blue	Red	White
4083 - Jams / Jellies, mixture	Blue	Red	White
4084 - Tomato Juice	Blue	Red	White
4085 - Other Five Jar Exhibit	Blue	Red	White
CLASS D - CLOTHING	1st	2nd	3rd
All entries must be made by the exhibitor within the year. Bring all items on hanger, entries must be the work of individual. Entries must be labeled with name, age and address. Scoring
General Appearance	40 points
Color Combination, Cleanliness, Originality, Texture Combination, Pressing Workmanship	40 points
Cut on grain, Appropriateness and choice of seams, Seam Finishes, Hem Finished, Appropriate choice and application of closures (buttons, zippers, snaps, hooks and eyes), Design in Relation to Fashion and Fabric Selection	20 points
TOTAL	100 Points
4100 - Casual Dress	Blue	Red	White
4101 - Dressy Dress	Blue	Red	White
4102 - Skirt	Blue	Red	White
4103 - Blouse	Blue	Red	White
4104 - Skirt / Blouse Combination	Blue	Red	White
4105 - Suit	Blue	Red	White
4106 - Sleepwear	Blue	Red	White
4107 - Clothing Accessories (no jewelry)	Blue	Red	White
4108 - Formal	Blue	Red	White
4109 - Sportswear	Blue	Red	White
4110 - Swimwear	Blue	Red	White
4111 - Machine Knitting	Blue	Red	White
4112 - Doll Clothes	Blue	Red	White
4113 - Vest	Blue	Red	White
4114 - Apron	Blue	Red	White
4115 - Any Boys Garment	Blue	Red	White
4116 - Other Clothing Youth	Blue	Red	White
4117 - Tote	Blue	Red	White
4118 - Decorated / Painted Apparel	Blue	Red	White
4119 - Other Sewing	Blue	Red	White
CLASS E - CRAFTS & ARTS
Label on back, bottom, or inside with name, age and address.
4125 - Applique	Blue	Red	White
4126 - Baskets	Blue	Red	White
4127 - Candles
a. decorated	Blue	Red	White
b. handmade	Blue	Red	White
4128 - Ceramics	Blue	Red	White
4129 - Christmas Ornaments	Blue	Red	White
4130 - Fabric Frames	Blue	Red	White
4131 - Jewelry	Blue	Red	White
4132 - Leather Crafts	Blue	Red	White
4133 - Macramé	Blue	Red	White
4134 - Metal
a. tooled	Blue	Red	White
b. tin punch	Blue	Red	White
4135 - Models (Cars)	Blue	Red	White
4136 - Models (Planes)	Blue	Red	White
4137 - Models (Ships)	Blue	Red	White
4138 - Models (Rockets)	Blue	Red	White
4139 - Models - Other (Vehicles)	Blue	Red	White
4140 - Models - Architecture (Castles)	Blue	Red	White
4141 - Models - Architecture (Lighthouses)	Blue	Red	White
4142 - Models - Architecture (Farms)	Blue	Red	White
4143 - Models - Architecture (Other)	Blue	Red	White
4144 - Native Materials (Pinecones, Seeds, etc.)	Blue	Red	White
4145 - Needle Crafts (embroidery, crewel, needle point, etc.)	Blue	Red	White
4146 - Pillows	Blue	Red	White
4148 - Pottery (Thrown)	Blue	Red	White
4149 - Pottery (Sculpted)	Blue	Red	White
4150 - Pottery (Other)	Blue	Red	White
4151 - Non-Fired Clay Items	Blue	Red	White
4152 - Stenciling	Blue	Red	White
4153 - Stuffed Toys	Blue	Red	White
4154 - Tie Dying	Blue	Red	White
4155 - Weaving	Blue	Red	White
4156 - Wood Carving	Blue	Red	White
4157 - Wood Working - Exhibit	Blue	Red	White
4158 - Wood Working - Furniture	Blue	Red	White
4159 - Wall Hanging (Ready for Hanging)	Blue	Red	White
4160-4162 - All paintings must be ready to hang.
4160 - Oil / Acrylic Painting (Original) Landscape	Blue	Red	White
4161 - Oil / Acrylic Painting - Portrait	Blue	Red	White
4162 - Oil / Acrylic Painting - Still Life	Blue	Red	White
4163-4170 - All art work must be mounted ready to hang.
4163 - Pen Sketch	Blue	Red	White
4164 - Charcoal Sketch	Blue	Red	White
4165 - Crayon Sketch - Original	Blue	Red	White
4166 - Pencil Sketch - Original	Blue	Red	White
4167 - Water Color - Original	Blue	Red	White
4168 - Computer Art- Color	Blue	Red	White
4169 - Computer Art - Black and White	Blue	Red	White
4170 - Seasonal Art	Blue	Red	White
4171 - Best Decorated Pumpkin	Blue	Red	White
4172 - Best Decorated Apple	Blue	Red	White
4173 - Sand Art	Blue	Red	White
4174 - Crochet or Knitted Item	Blue	Red	White
4175 - Painted Fabric Item	Blue	Red	White
4176 - Stained Glass	Blue	Red	White
4177 - Quilted Items	Blue	Red	White
4178 - Other Crafts	Blue	Red	White
4179 - Recycle Crafts	Blue	Red	White
CLASS F - GARDEN VEGETABLES
Exhibit on paper plate, label on bottom with name, age and address. Rotting vegetables will be thrown out and ribbons saved. (Number indicates number to be exhibited)
4200 - Irish Potatoes (3)	Blue	Red	White
4201 - Tomatoes (3)	Blue	Red	White
4202 - Sweet Bell Peppers (3)	Blue	Red	White
4203 - Hot Peppers (3)	Blue	Red	White
4204 - Green Beans (10)	Blue	Red	White
4205 - Sweet Corn (3)	Blue	Red	White
4206 - Corn, Ornamental (5)	Blue	Red	White
4207 - Squash, Acorn (3)	Blue	Red	White
4208 - Squash, Butternut (3)	Blue	Red	White
4209 - Squash, Yellow Neck (3)	Blue	Red	White
4210 - Onions (5)	Blue	Red	White
4211 - Cucumbers (5)	Blue	Red	White
4212 - Carrots (5)	Blue	Red	White
4213 - Carrot - Largest	Blue	Red	White
4214 - Cantaloupe (1)	Blue	Red	White
4215 - Cantaloupe, Largest	Blue	Red	White
4216 - Okra (5)	Blue	Red	White
4217 - Nuts (6)	Blue	Red	White
4218 - Gourds (5) Small	Blue	Red	White
4219 - Gourd, Largest (1)	Blue	Red	White
4220 - Pumpkin (1) - Best	Blue	Red	White
4221 - Pumpkin, Smallest	Blue	Red	White
4222 - Pumpkin, Largest	Blue	Red	White
4223 - Watermelon (1) - Best	Blue	Red	White
4224 - Watermelon - Largest	Blue	Red	White
4225 - Sweet Potatoes (3)	Blue	Red	White
4226 - Zuchinni (3)	Blue	Red	White
4227 - Candyroaster (1) - Best	Blue	Red	White
4229 - Eggplant (1)	Blue	Red	White
4230 - Beets (3)	Blue	Red	White
4231 - Other Vegetable	Blue	Red	White
4232 - Other Vegetable - Largest	Blue	Red	White
CLASS G - FRESH FRUITS
Exhibit on plate. Label on bottom with name, age and address. (Number indicates number to be exhibited)
4250 - Apples (5)	Blue	Red	White
4251 - Grapes (1 Bunch)	Blue	Red	White
4252 - Pears (3)	Blue	Red	White
4253 - Other Fresh Fruit	Blue	Red	White
CLASS H - CUT FLOWERS
Must be in container for displaying. (Number indicates number to be exhibited)
4300 - Zinnias (3)	Blue	Red	White
4301 - Asters (3)	Blue	Red	White
4302 - Marigolds, Dwarf (3)	Blue	Red	White
4303 - Marigolds, Giant (3)	Blue	Red	White
4304 - Petunias (3)	Blue	Red	White
4305 - Snapdragons (3)	Blue	Red	White
4306 - Scarlet Sage (3)	Blue	Red	White
4307 - Cockscomb	Blue	Red	White
4308 - Chrysanthemums (3)	Blue	Red	White
4309 - Nasturtium (3)	Blue	Red	White
4310 - Dahlias (1)	Blue	Red	White
4311 - Gladiolus (1)	Blue	Red	White
4312 - Wild Flowers	Blue	Red	White
4313 - Sunflowers (Must be Wrapped)	Blue	Red	White
4314 - Roses	Blue	Red	White
4315 - Geraniums (3)	Blue	Red	White
4316 - Dried Flowers	Blue	Red	White
4317 - Begonia	Blue	Red	White
4318 - Impatiens	Blue	Red	White
4319 - Other Cut Flowers	Blue	Red	White
CLASS I - POTTED PLANTS
4350 - Dish Gardens	Blue	Red	White
4351 - Hanging Baskets	Blue	Red	White
4352 - Terrarium (No live animals)	Blue	Red	White
4353 - Other Potted Plants	Blue	Red	White
CLASS J - ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT
4375 - Most Artistic Arrangement of Cultivated Flowers	Blue	Red	White
4376 - Most Artistic Arrangement of Cultivated and Wild Flowers	Blue	Red	White
4377 - Arrangement of Wild Flowers Native to Carolina Mountains: Wild Seed, Fruit and Foliage Permitted	Blue	Red	White
4378 - Arrangements of Fruit and/or Vegetables Container Supplies by Exhibitor	Blue	Red	White
4379 - Arrangement of Dried Plants Material Other Material Not Permitted, but Accessories Permitted	Blue	Red	White
4380 - Gourd Arrangements with Companion Material	Blue	Red	White
CLASS K - COLLECTIONS
Label on back with name, age and address. (Maximum Box Size 18-3/4” x 23 3/4” x 3”) All Collections MUST be covered or wrapped for viewing.
4385 - Leaf Prints	Blue	Red	White
4386 - Leaf Collections	Blue	Red	White
4387 - Seed Collections	Blue	Red	White
4388 - Flower Collections	Blue	Red	White
4389 - Rock Collections	Blue	Red	White
4390 - Recycling Materials Exhibit	Blue	Red	White
4391 - Other Collections	Blue	Red	White
CLASS L - ELECTRIC
4400 - Lamps	Blue	Red	White
4401 - Other Electric Items	Blue	Red	White
CLASS M - ENTOMOLOGY
Label on back of box or case with name, age and address. (Maximum Box Size 18-3/4” x 23-3/4” x 3”) Only boxes with the dimensions of 18-3/4” x 23-3/4” x 3” will be eligible for state competition.
4410 - Insect Collection	Blue	Red	White
CLASS N - PHOTOGRAPHY
All photos are to be matted or mounted, and no pictures are to be framed. A standard mat or mount should be used; no flimsy posterboard or cardboard. The name, address and phone number of photographer are be on the back of the mat or mount so that no name is visible on front of mat or mount before judging. the number of entries will be limited to two per person, per category. Print size can be no smaller than a 5” x 7”, and no larger than 8” x 10”. Mat or mount size no larger than 11”x14”. no oval mats. (traditional and digital)
4450 - Landscape & scenic (color)	Blue	Red	White
4451 - Portraits (color)	Blue	Red	White
4452 - Flowers & Plants	Blue	Red	White
4453 - Animals (color)	Blue	Red	White
4454 - Farm Life (color)	Blue	Red	White
4455 - seasons (color)	Blue	Red	White
4456 - Architecture (color)	Blue	Red	White
4457 - human interest (color)	Blue	Red	White
4458 - Landscape & scenic (black & white)	Blue	Red	White
4459 - Portraits (black & white)	Blue	Red	White
4460 - Flowers & Plants (black & white)	Blue	Red	White
4461 - Animals (black & white)	Blue	Red	White
4462 - Farm Life (black & white)	Blue	Red	White
4463 - seasons (black & white)	Blue	Red	White
4464 - Architecture (black & white)	Blue	Red	White
4465 - human interest (black & white)	Blue	Red	White