Art Hall
Department J
Agricultural Products
Premiums Offered: $976.00
ADVANCED ENTRIES ONLY - NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
*Entries Due: Saturday July 20, 2019 by 4:00 pm
* Entries In Place By: Saturday, July 27, 2019 by 2:00 pm (Hours 8:00 am-2:00 pm)
* Closed During Judging
* Release Time: Friday, August 2, 2019 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
* Release Time: Saturday, August 3, 2019 - 8:00 am to Noon
*Art Hall Open Monday thru Friday, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
* Entry Fee: $1.00 (One Dollar per entry) Limit Two (2) Entries Per Class
*CC Fair Not Responsible For Exhibits Lost, Damaged, Or Stolen Not Picked Up
On The Release Date
“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Premium Book.”
DIRECTOR: Stacy DeRousse – SUPERINTENDENT: Gloria Jones (217) 232-1482
* ALL Exhibitors MUST purchase a $10.00 Exhibitors Ticket.
This permits 1 Exhibitor and vehicle into Fair Grounds for the week.
* Only 2 entries allowed per class.
* All Grains, Seeds, Forage and Crops must be grown by Exhibitor.
* Grains/Seeds shall be displayed in clear, quart glass jars with screw bands
and lids.
* Forage/Crops shall be displayed tied in 4” diameter bundles.
* Ears of Corn shall be displayed on plain white paper plates. Exhibitor must
provide their own white plates, with holes punched and exhibitor tag tied in place by exhibitor.
* All decisions by Judges/Superintendent are final.
GRAINS/SEEDS/FORAGE/CROPS – Section 001
PREMIUMS OFFERED: 1st-$6.00 $2nd-$5.00 3rd-$4.00 4th-$3.00
4501 Oats
4502 Soybeans
4503 Wheat
4504 Shelled Corn, Yellow
4505 Shelled Corn, White
4506 Corn, Yellow, 6 Ears
4507 Corn, White, 6 Ears
4508 Popcorn, Yellow, 6 Ears
4509 Popcorn, White, 6 Ears
4510 Corn, Any Other Kind, 6 Ears
4511 Oats, In Straw
4512 Wheat, Smooth, In Straw
4513 Wheat, Bearded, In Straw
4514 Hay, Alfalfa
4515 Hay, Red clover
4516 Hay, Timothy
4517 Hay, Other
4518 Soy Beans, Any Stage
4519 Any Other Kind, Labeled
ROOT CROPS AND VEGETABLES – Section 002
* Only 2 entries per class.
* All Produce Must be grown by Exhibitor.
*Exhibitors MUST furnish plain white paper plates, with hole punched, and
exhibitors must tie on their own exhibitor tags.
* The GUIDELINE below is to be used for proper display of exhibits.
* Unless class specifies “LARGEST”, judging is done with preference
to TABLE QUALITY vegetables only.
* Judges are instructed NOT to award a premium or placing unless the exhibits are worthy.
4601 BEANS, GREEN (12)
* Pods tender, string less, brittle, with seed in immature stage.
*Free of dirt, rust, blemishes or other imperfections.
* Trim stems to ¼ inch.
* Clean by wiping with a soft dry cloth; do not wash.
4602 BEETS, Any Kind (5)
* Smooth and free of side roots.
* Medium to small size preferred (1-1/2 to 2 inches in diameter).
* Flesh, when cut, should be firm, crisp, and fine grained.
* Can be displayed with top leaves, or cut down to ½ to 1 inch; tap root should be left on.
* Clean by soaking and washing.
4603 CABBAGE, GREEN (1)
4604 CABBAGE, RED (1)
* Head solid and heavy for size.
* Free of blemishes and inset damage.
* Stem evenly trimmed at base of the last leaves left on the head.
* Let outer leaves remain.
* Clean by wiping with dry or moist cloth.
4605 CARROTS (5)
* Specimens straight with deep orange, smooth skin.
* Free of cracks, greening, or side roots.
* Tops trimmed to ½ to 1 inch; do not remove tap root.
* Length: short varieties, 2-1/2 to 4-1/2 inches; half-long varsities, 5 to 7 inches; long varieties, 7-1/2 inches, over.
* Clean by washing, do not scrub.
4606 CORN, SWEET (5)
* Ears fresh and well-filed from tips to butt ends.
* Kernels plump, soft, tender, and arranged in closely-spaced rows.
* Remove “flag” leaves but do not remove husks.
* Trim stem evenly.
* Clean by wiping with dry cloth.
4607 CUCUMBERS, PICKLING (5)
4608 CUCUMBERS, SLICING (5)
* Straight, deep green, with blunt ends.
* Trim stems to ¼ to ½ inch.
* Slicing; 6 to 9 inches long and not over 2-1/2 inches in diameter; Pickling, not more than 3-1/2 inches long and 1-1/4 inches in diameter.
* Do not wax.
* Clean by wiping with a soft dry or moist cloth.
4609 EGGPLANT (1)
* Specimens firm with uniform shiny color, various colors, purples, lavender, white, variegated.
* Small blossom scar, fresh green calyx.
* Trim stem to 1 inch.
* Clean by wiping with soft dry or moist cloth.
4610 MUSKMELON (1)
* Evenly netted, free of decay spots, cracks or defects.
* Smooth stem, indicating harvest at “full-slip” stage.
* Clean by brushing when soil is dry.
4611 ONION, RED, (5)
4612 ONION, YELLOW, (5)
4613 ONION, WHITE, (5)
* Firm mature, well shaped bulbs, at least 2 inches in diameter.
* Avoid double or split bulbs, or those with soft necks.
* Remove loose or discolored skins, do not peel completely.
* Trim tops to 1 inch, root to ¼ inch.
* Clean by brushing when dry, do not wash.
4614 PEPPER, BELL, ANY COLORED (5)
4615 PEPPER, BELL, GREEN (5)
* Specimens firm, thick-fleshed, deep color.
* All should have the same number of lobes.
* Trim stems to ¼-1/2 inch.
* Clean by wiping with soft, dry cloth.
4616 PEPPER, ANY OTHER (5)
* Specimens with length, shape, and color typical for the variety.
* Trim Stems to ¼-3/4 inch.
* Clean by wiping with soft, dry cloth.
4617 POTATO, RED (5)
4618 POTATO, WHITE (5)
4619 POTATO, SWEET (5)
* Specimens mature, clean and free of damage or disease.
* Clean by brushing lightly to remove soil after tubers have dried, do not wash or scrub.
4620 PUMPKIN, ANY (1)
* Good color, thick fleshed and heavy.
* Free of blemishes and dirt.
* Trim stem to 2 inches.
* Clean by wiping and polishing with a dry cloth, do not wash.
4621 SQUASH, ANY (1)
* Summer; soft rind (immature) and at prime eating stage, avoid over mature bruised, misshapen specimens.
* Winter; outer rind hard and firm, avoid immature, cracked, split specimens.
* Trim stems to 1 inch.
* Clean by wiping with soft, dry cloth, do not wash.
4622 TOMATO, LARGE, ANY STAGE MATURITY (5)
4623 TOMATO, PEAR/ROMA (5)
4624 TOMATO, CHERRY/SALAD (12)
* Firm, free of cracks, blossom end rot, insect damage or disease.
* Ripe tomatoes should be in prime condition for slicing, avoid over-ripe fruit.
* Green tomatoes should be entirely green, no red visible.
* Do not exhibit red and green tomatoes on the same plate.
* Display all with or all without stems.
* Clean by wiping with moist cloth.
4625 TURNIP (5)
* Roots at least 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 inches in diameter.
* Trim tops to 1inch, tap root 2-3 inches long.
* Clean by washing.
4626 WATERMELON (1)
* Typical of variety in shape and color.
* Mature, but not over-ripe.
* Ground spot should be yellowish in color, not white or pale green.
* Trim stem to 1 inch.
* Clean by wiping with moist cloth.
4627 ZUCCHINI (1)
* Rind soft, prime eating stage, avoid over-ripe large specimens.
* Leave 1 inch stem.
* Cleanse by wiping with soft dry cloth, do not wash.
JUST FOR FUN MISCELLANOUS – Section 003
4632 CORN, TALLEST STALK WITH EAR ATTACHED, (Cut Off At Root)
4633 SUNFLOWER, LARGEST HEAD
4634 SUNFLOWER, TALLEST (Cut Off At Root)
4635 VEGETABLES, UNUSUAL SHAPE OR VARIETY
4636 VEGETABLES, LARGEST, ANY KIND
VEGETABLE ARRANGEMENT – Section 004
4640 VEGETABLE ARRANGEMENT (75% quality, 25% display)
Vegetable arrangement shall consist of at least 8 varieties of vegetables from the previous ROOT CROP AND VEGETABLE list. Exhibit may be displayed in plain or fancy basket, not to exceed 1/2 bushel capacity, or box not larger than 18" x 18", with quantity to fill container. Vegetables may be displayed spilled or contained within container. Exhibitor’s tags must be tied to the exhibit by the exhibitor.
OVERALL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION – Section 005
4642 CHAMPION: $25.00 RESERVE CHAMPION: $15.00 DO NOT ENTER
From Sections 001, 002, 003, & 004
Department K
Horticulture Products
Premium Offered: $238.00
ADVANCED ENTRIES ONLY - NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
* Entries Due : Saturday July 20, 2019 by 4:00 pm
* Entries In Place By: Saturday, July 27, 2019 by 2:00 pm (Hours 8:00 am-2:00 pm)
* Closed During Judging
* Release Time: Friday, August 2, 2019 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
* Release Time: Saturday, August 3, 2019 – 8:00 am to Noon
* Entry Fee: $1.00 (One Dollar per entry) Limit Two (2) Entries Per Class
* CC Fair Not Responsible For Exhibits Lost, Damaged, Or Stolen Not Picked Up
On The Release Date
“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Premium Book.”
DIRECTOR: Stacy DeRousse – SUPERINTENDENT: Gloria Jones (217) 232-1482
* Only 2 entries per class. All Produce Must be grown by Exhibitor
* All Exhibitors must purchase a $10.00 Exhibitor Ticket.
* Exhibitor must furnish plain white paper plates, with hole punched, and exhibitor must tie on his/her exhibitor tags.
PREMIUMS OFFERED: 1st-$6.00 2nd-$5.00 3rd-$4.00 4th-$3.00
BERRIES, FRUITS, NUTS, & OTHER – Section 001
4700 Apple, Yellow, Any Variety, Any Stage Maturity (5)
4701 Apple, Red, Any Variety, Any Stage Maturity (5)
4702 Apple, Any Other, Any Stage Maturity (5)
4703 Peaches, Yellow, any stage maturity (5)
4704 Peaches, White, any stage maturity (5)
4705 Pears, Any Kind, any stage maturity (5)
4706 Plums, Any Kind, any stage maturity (5)
4707 Berries, Any Kind, any stage maturity (5)
4708 Grapes, Full Bunch, any stage maturity
4709 Nuts, Any Kind (5)
FRUIT ARRANGEMENT – Section 002
4714 FRUIT ARRANGEMENT (75% Quality, 25% Display)
Fruit arrangement shall consist of at least 5 varieties of fresh, unpeeled/cut fruits, nuts and or added assortment of canned jams, jellies or spreads blended in the arrangement. Exhibit shall be displayed in a plain or fancy basket not to exceed 1 peck in size or box not to exceed 12" x 12", with quantity to fill container. Exhibit may be displayed spilled or contained within container. Exhibitor must tie on their exhibitor tags.
OVERALL HORTICULTURE CHAMPION/RESERVE – Section 003
4716 CHAMPION -$25.00 RESERVE CHAMPION-$15.00 DO NOT ENTER
From Sections 001 and 002
Department L
Floriculture Products
Premium Offered: $868.00
ADVANCED ENTRIES ONLY - NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
* Entries Due: Saturday, July 20, 2019 by 4:00 pm
* Entries In Place By: Saturday, July 27, 2019 by 2:00 pm -(Hours 8:00 am-2:00 pm)
* Closed During Judging
* Release Time: Friday, August 2, 2019 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
* Release Time: Saturday, August 3, 2019 – 8:00 am to Noon
* Entry Fee: $1.00 (One Dollar per entry) Limit Two (2) Entries Per Class
* ART HALL Open 4:00 pm TO 7:00 pm Monday thru Friday
* CC Fair Not Responsible For Exhibits Lost, Damaged, Or Stolen Not Picked Up
On The Release Date
“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Premium Book.”
DIRECTOR: Stacy DeRousse – SUPERINTENDENT: Gloria Jones (217) 232-1482
* Only 2 entries per class. No early removal of entries without consent of Superintendent, Failure to comply with these rules will void any premiums.
* All Exhibitors must purchase a $10.00 Exhibitor Ticket.
* All decisions by Judges/Superintendent are final.
* All cut flowers and live plants must be grown by Exhibitors.
PREMIUMS OFFERED: 1st-$6.00 2nd-$5.00 3rd-$4.00 4th-$3.00
CUT FLOWERS – Section 001
4801 Dianthus or Pinks, 5 Stems
4802 Cosmos, 5 Stems
4803 Dahlia, Single Specimen
4804 Bachelor Buttons, 5 Stems
4805 Gladioli, 1 variety, 1 Spike
4806 Rose, Single Stem
4807 Daisy, 5 Stems
4808 Lily, Any Variety, 3 Stalks
4809 Marigold, French, Small Variety, 5 Stems
4810 Marigold, African, Large Variety, 3 Stems
4811 Rose Bouquet, 5 Stems
4812 Nasturtium, 3 Stems
4813 Snapdragons, 3 Stems
4814 Zinnias, Small Variety, 5 Stems
4815 Zinnias, Large Variety, 3 Stems
4816 Pansies, 5 Stems
4817 Phlox, 3 Stems
4818 Annuals, Any, 5 Stems
4819 Perennials, Any, 5 Stems
4820 Mixed Bouquet, Any, 5 Stems
LIVE PLANTS – Section 002
4860 Impatiens
4861 Fern, Any
4862 Begonia
4863 Coleus
4864 African Violet
4865 Geranium, In Bloom
4866 Most Unusual plant
4867 Hanging Basket
4868 Herbs, Any
4869 Terrariums
4870 Any Other Kind
FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS – Section 003
(Fresh Only)
Fresh Flowers for Arrangements May Be Purchased Since Judging is for Quality of Arrangement.
4901 Arrangement-Red, White, & Blue
4902 Pitcher Bouquet
4903 Figurine Containing Arrangement
4904 Center Piece for Child’s Birthday
4905 Old Fashion Bouquet in Old Fashion Container
4906 Center Piece Made with Wild Flowers
4907 Arrangement using a Single Flower, Leaves may be added
4908 Bouquet for a Teacher
4909 Arrangement Depicting Theme of a Song
4910 Arrangement Suggesting Spring, Accessories/Background may be added
4911 Arrangement Suggesting Summer, Accessories/Background may be added
4912 Arrangement Suggesting Fall, Accessories/Background may be added
4913 Arrangement Suggesting Winter, Accessories/Background may be added
4914 Something from Nothing, using small number of flowers (5 or less), leaves grasses, etc. may be added.
4915 Any Other Not Listed
4918 CHAMPION - $25.00 RESERVE CHAMPION - $15.00
From Sections 001, 002, & 003
Department M
Fine Arts, Textiles, & Hobbies
Premium Offered: $1,822.00
ADVANCED ENTRIES ONLY – NO LATE ENTRIES
* Entries Due/Postmarked No Later Than 4:00 pm Saturday July 20, 2019
* Closed During Judging
* Entry Fee: $1.00 (One Dollar per entry) Limit Two (2) Entries Per Class
* Entries In Place By: 2:00 pm Saturday July 27, 2019 Hours 8:00 am-2:00 pm
* Release Time: Friday, August 2, 2019 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
* Release Time: Saturday August 3, 2019 – 8:00 am to Noon
* ART HALL Open 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday thru Friday
* CC Fair Not Responsible For Exhibits Lost, Damaged, Or Stolen Not Picked Up
On The Release Date
“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Premium Book.”
DIRECTOR: Stacy DeRousse – SUPERINTENDENT: Gloria Jones (217) 232- 1482
*ALL EXHIBITORS must purchase $10.00 Exhibitor Ticket to make entries in Art Hall, this permits Car/Driver to Fair Grounds for the week.
*Due to limited space, large entries will not be accepted, 24” x 24” is acceptable.
*Entries may not be shown more than Two (2) years in succession.
*NO Nudes or other objectionable subject matter allowed in any art work. May be disqualified.
*All paintings must mounted/framed and ready to hang. Covering artwork with glass, plexiglas or clear plastic is recommended. Hangers should be string or wire strong enough to display art work. DO NOT USE string and tape or soda pop tabs.
*Exhibitors MUST tie on own Exhibitor Tags.
*ALL Exhibits MUST be made by Exhibitor.
*All decisions of the Judge and or Superintendent are final.
*All Exhibits Must be made by Exhibitor.
PREMIUMS OFFERED:
Sections 1 & 2 – 1st - $7.00, 2nd - $6.00, 3rd - $5.00, 4th - $4.00, 5th - $3.00, 6th - $2.00
CLASSIFICATIONS: Professional-anyone who has a degree, taught art, or sold their works for
profit/hire. Amateur-anyone who is a beginner, not doing art works for profit/hire.
*To Claim Exhibits: Exhibitors must show CLAIM CHECK STUBS and A COPY OF THE ENTRY SHEET. NO EXCEPTIONS. Without these two (2) IDs exhibitors will have to make arrangements to pick up exhibits after all other exhibits are released.
CATEGORIES:
PAINTING- Oil & Acrylic
WATERCOLOR
DRAWING- Pencil, Ink, Charcoal, Pastels, etc
PHOTOGRAPHY – Black & White or Color
FINE ARTS – Section 001
PROFESSIONAL CLASS:
5001 Painting-Oil/Acrylic
5002 Watercolor
5003 Drawing
AMATEUR CLASS:
5006 Painting-Oil/Acrylic
5007 Watercolor
5008 Drawing
PHOTOGRAPHY – Section 002
(Taken By Exhibitor)
*Photos must be mounted on White poster board, NO frames or Foam Board.
*Minimum size Photos 4” x 6”, Maximum size Photos 8” x10”, with a minimum of four (4) photos to each exhibit.
*Any photo may be disqualified due to objectionable subject matter. NO nudes.
*Can only enter Professional or Amateur, NOT both.
PROFESSIONAL CLASS: Done for profit/hire
5030 People/Animals
5031 Places/Things
5032 Black & White (any subject)
5033 Collection (6), Related Objects
5034 Collection (6), Unrelated Objects
AMATEUR CLASS: NOT done for profit/hire
5037 People/Animals
5038 Places/Things
5039 Black & White (any subject)
5040 Collection (6) Related Objects
5041 Collection (6) Unrelated Objects
ANTIQUES – COLLECTIONS/HOBBIES – Section 003
PREMIUMS OFFERED: 1st - $6.00, 2nd - $5.00, 3rd - $4.00, 4th - $3.00
It is suggested to display collections in a flat box, on a mirror, or small piece wood, etc. to help keep collections together. Container is not part of judging.
*Exhibits Must be at least from 1969 or Earlier.
5101 Collection of Antique Toys; 3 – 6 Pieces
5102 Collection of Antique Glassware; 3 – 6 Pieces
5103 Collection of Antique China; 3 -6 Pieces
5104 Collection of Antique Books; 3 – 6 Pieces
5105 Collection of Antique Post Cards; 6 – 12 Pieces
5106 Collection of Antique Jewelry; 3 – 6 Pieces
5107 Collection of Antique Hand Tools; 3 – 6 Pieces
5108 Collection of Antique Dolls; 3 – 6 Pieces
5109 Collection of Antique Bottles; 3 – 6 Pieces
5110 Collection of Antique Advertisements (small); 3 – 6 Pieces
5111 Collection of Antique Kitchen Collectibles; 3 – 6 Pieces
5112 Antique Lamp; 1 – 3 Pieces
5113 Antique Quilt with written story; Over 50 years old
5114 Most Interesting Antique with written Story
5115 Collection of Antiques, Any; 3 – 6 Pieces
COLLECTIONS/HOBBIES Not Antique – Section 004
It is suggested to display collections in a flat box, on a mirror, or small piece wood, etc. to help keep collections together. Container is not part of judging.
5150 Collection of Miniature Figurines; 5 – 15 Pieces (Three (3) inches or Smaller)
5151 Insect Collection; Box Not Larger Than 24” x 24” - 1 box per entry
5152 Shell Collection; Container Not Larger Than 24” x 24”
5153 Collection of Refrigerator Magnets; 5 – 15 Pieces
5154 Most Unusual Female Hobby
5155 Most Unusual Male Hobby
5156 Collection; Any Other, Key Chains, Pencils, Slogan Buttons, Etc. 24“ x 24” Display
HANDICRAFT – Section 005
(Made By Exhibitor)
5175 Novelty Costume Jewelry
5176 Christmas Stocking or Tree Skirt
5177 Christmas Decoration or Tree Ornament
5178 Doll Clothing - Must be attached with pins
5179 Something made of Glass
5180 Holiday Decorations – Other than Christmas
5181 Computer Art
5182 Sr. Female Handicraft-55 years or older
5183 Sr. Male Handicraft-55 years or older
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES – Section 006
(Made By Exhibitor)
5201 Bird House
5202 Bird or Animal Feeder
5203 Any Wooden Article
5204 Yard Ornament, Wood
5205 Yard Ornament, Any Other Kind-Non Wooden
5206 Ceramics, 1 – 3 Pieces
5207 Set of Hand Decorated Towels, 2
5208 Article with Angel Motif
5209 Silk Flower Arrangement
5210 Scrap Book, 1
NEEDLE WORK – Section 007
(Made By Exhibitor)
5251 Needle Point, Any Kind, Including Plastic Canvas
5252 Cross Stitch, Any Kind
5253 Counted Cross Stitch
5254 Knitted Article
5255 Knitted Afghan
5256 Needle Work, Any Other Kind
5257 Table Cloth, Runner or Place mats, Any Kind
PILLOW CASES – Section 008
(Made By Exhibitor)
5275 Pair Pillow Cases, White Embroidery
5276 Pair Pillow Cases, Colored Embroidery
5277 Pair Pillow Cases, Cross Stitched
5278 Pair Pillow Cases, Lace Trim
5279 Pair Pillow Cases, Any Other Kind
QUILTS – Section 009
(Made By Exhibitor)
5301 Patchwork, Any Kind
5302 Embroidered
5303 Appliqué'
5304 Baby Quilt
5305 Any Other Kind
CROCHETING – Section 010
(Made By Exhibitor)
5329 Doll Clothes
5330 Center Pieces-14” or Over
5331 Doilies-Under 14”
5332 Other Household Accessories
5333 Crocheted Afghan
5334 Crocheted Baby Clothes
5335 Any Other Crocheted Article
POTPOURRI (Little of Everything) – Section 011
(Made By Exhibitor)
5347 Any Homemade Toy, Stuffed Animal or Doll
5348 Any Hand Decorated Article of Clothing
5349 Anything With Sunflowers-3 to 6 Pieces
5350 Any Kitchen Novelty (Pot Holders, 2, Kitchen Towels, 2, Aprons,2 etc.)
5351 Any Homemade Article of Clothing
5352 Child's Costume
5353 Bead Craft
5354 Something Made with a Holiday Theme
5355 Something Made of Old Jeans
5356 Any Other Handmade Article Not Listed
5370 CHAMPION: $25.00 RESERVE CHAMPION: $15.00
From Sections 001 thru 011
Department O
APIARY, CULINARY, & DAIRY PRODUCTS
Premium Offered: $1,030.00
ADVANCED ENTRIES ONLY-NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
* Entries Due/Postmarked: Saturday July 20, 2019 by 4:00 pm.
* Entries In Place By: Saturday July 27, 2019 by 2:00 pm Hours 8:00 am-2:00 pm
* Entry Fee: $1.00 (One Dollar per entry) Limit Two (2) Entries Per Class
* Closed During Judging
* Release Time: Friday, August 2, 2019 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
* Release Time: Saturday August 3, 2019 – 8:00 am -Noon
* ART HALL OPEN: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Monday thru Friday
* CC Fair Not Responsible For Exhibits Lost, Damaged, Or Stolen Not Picked Up
On The Release Date
“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Premium Book.”
DIRECTOR: Stacy DeRousse – SUPERINTENDENT: Gloria Jones (217) 232-1482
*ALL Exhibitors MUST purchase $10.00 Exhibitor Ticket. Only one (1) Ticket per Exhibitor. This Permits Driver and Car into Fair Grounds for the Week.
*Only 2 entries per class.
*ALL exhibits in Department O MUST be displayed on PLAIN WHITE PAPER PLATES, sealed in zip top bags. Exhibitors must furnish their own plates. Plates need to be hole punched with the Exhibitors tag tied in place by Exhibitor and outside of the bag. NO NAMES ON EXHIBITS.
*ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH COMPLETE TYPED RECIPE. Measurements, ingredients and method of preparation typed on 8 1/2” x 11” plain white paper included inside Zip To Bag.
*Judges are instructed not to award premiums/placings unless the exhibits are deemed worthy. Any Exhibit not up to standards in its class may be disqualified by Judges. Any single entry exhibit in a class NOT meeting guidelines will be disqualified. ALL decisions are final.
PREMIUMS OFFERED: 1st-$6.00 2nd-$5.00 3rd-$4.00 4th-$3.00
BREADS, ROLLS, BISCUITS, & FRUIT PIES – Section 001
(Made By Exhibitor)
5401 White Yeast Bread (1 Standard Loaf)
5402 Bread Made With A Bread Machine (1 Standard Loaf)
5403 Yeast Rolls (4)
5404 Baking Powder Biscuits (4)
5405 Muffins, Any (4) (Leave In Muffin Papers)
5406 Corn Bread (4 Muffins or Three (3) inch Squares) (Leave In Muffin Papers)
5407 Cinnamon Rolls, Plain (4)
5408 Quick Bread, With Nuts (Banana Nut, Etc., 1 Standard Loaf)
5409 Quick Bread, Without Nuts (Zucchini, Pumpkin, Etc.,1 Standard Loaf)
5410 Fruit Pie, Any (3” Wedge) (No Cream Pies)
COOKIES, DOUGHNUTS, & BARS – Section 002
(4 each on plain white paper plates, sealed in zip top bags)
(All cookies and bars should be two (2) inches in size)
(Made By Exhibitor)
5413 Sugar, No Icing
5414 Oatmeal
5415 Peanut Butter
5416 Snickerdoodles
5417 Chocolate Chip
5418 Brownies, Any
5419 Doughnuts, Any (Should be three (3) inches in size)
5420 Cookies, Bars, Any Not Listed
HOMEMADE CANDIES – Section 003
(5 Pieces on plain white paper plates, sealed in zip top bag)
(Made By Exhibitor)
5423 Chocolate Fudge (Should be one (1) inch square)
5424 Peanut Butter Fudge (Should be one (1) inch square)
5425 Mints, Any
5426 Any Candy, Not Listed, Labeled
CAKES, UNDECORATED – Section 004
(No icing, displayed on plain white cardboard, sealed in zip top bags or clear wrap)
(Made By Exhibitor)
5429 Devils Food
5430 Angel Food
5431 Bundt
5432 Pound
5433 Pineapple Upside Down
5434 Any Other Kind Not Listed
CAKES, DECORATED – Section 005
(May Be Real or Styrofoam and Displayed on Plain White Cardboard – No Plastic Wrap)
(Made By Exhibitor)
*Can only enter Professional or Amateur, NOT both.
5537 Any Decorated, Amateur
5538 Any Decorated, Professional
CANNED FOODS
*ALL entries must have been preserved within the last 12 months.
*MUST be canned in clear standard jelly jars, half-pint, pint, or quart jars with two-piece canning lids (flat lid/screw band).
*RUSTY lids, fancy colored/padded lids, or fabric overwraps interfere with the judging process and will NOT be judged. BRAND NAME OF LIDS AND JARS0 MUST BE THE SAME!
*NO paraffin seals, and any exhibit showing signs of spoilage or not sealed will not be judged.
*Exhibits MUST be labeled with name of product, date preserved, and method of preservation used. Any product NOT labeled will not be judged. **EXAMPLE** Green Beans, Hot Pack-Pressure Canned Quarts, 20 minutes, August 15, 2015, or Tomato Juice, Boiling Water Bath-Quarts 45 minutes, August 23, 2015.
*Exhibits without competition will be judged on their own merit and will receive and award/placing only if determined worthy by the Judges.
*Judges are instructed not to award a premium/placing unless the exhibit is worthy. Judges decisions are final.
CANNED FRUITS/VEGETABLES – Section 006
(Made By Exhibitor)
5541 Beans, Green
5542 Tomato Juice
5543 Tomatoes, Any
5544 Salsa
5545 Peaches
5546 Apples, Any
5547 Any Fruit/Vegetable Not Listed
5548 Pickles, Dill
5549 Pickles, Sweet
5550 Relish, Any
5551 Pickles, Other (Cinnamon, Lime, Bread/Butter, Etc.)
5552 Pickles, Other (Beets, Cauliflower, Mixed, Peppers, Fruit, Other)
JAMS, PRESERVES, FRUIT BUTTERS – Section 007
(Made By Exhibitor)
5555 Strawberry
5556 Peach
5557 Butter Spreads, Any (Apple, Peach, Etc.)
5558 Any Other Kind Not Listed (Syrup & Honey)
HOMEMADE JELLIES – Section 008
(Made By Exhibitor)
5559 Grape
5560 Apple
5561 Any Other kind
APAIRY & MISCELLANEOUS – Section 009
(Made or Produced By Exhibitor)
USED CONTAINERS NOT ALLOWED!
5562 Honey, Comb
5563 Honey, Strained
5564 Eggs, Dozen, Brown
5565 Eggs, Dozen, White
5566 Eggs, Any Other Kind
5567 Cheese, Any Kind, Homemade, Labeled
5570 CHAMPION: $25.00 RESERVE CHAMPION: $15.00
From Sections 001 thru 009.
Department P
JUNIOR DEPARTMENT
Premium Offered: $1,210.00
* Entries Due/Postmarked: Saturday July 20, 2019 by 4:00 pm.
* Entries In Place By: Saturday July 27, 2019 by 2:00 pm Hours 8:00 am-2:00 pm
* Closed During Judging
* Release Time: Friday, August 2, 2019 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
* Release Time: Saturday August 3, 2019 – 8:00 am to Noon
* Entry Fee: $1.00 (One Dollar per entry) Limit Two (2) Entries Per Class
* ART HALL OPEN: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Monday thru Friday
* CC Fair Not Responsible For Exhibits Lost, Damaged, Or Stolen Not Picked Up
On The Release Date
“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Premium Book.”
DIRECTOR: Stacy DeRousse - SUPERINTENDENT: Gloria Jones (217) 232-1482
*Junior Show is open to boys and girls who are at least 8 years of age or in 3rd grade and not yet 19 years of age by September 1 of the year prior to the fair.
*All exhibitors must purchase a $10.00 Exhibitor Ticket.
*Exhibitors are to furnish their own plain white paper plates, with holes punched so exhibitor tags may be tied on by the exhibitor.
*All culinary exhibits shall be displayed on white paper plates, in zip-lock bag with exhibitor tag outside.
- CULINARY – Section 001
PREMIUMS OFFERED: 1st - $6.00 2nd - $5.00 3rd -$4.00 4th - $3.00
Include typed recipe on 8 ½ x 11 white paper. Placed inside Zip Top Bag under plate exhibit. All cookies and bar should be two (2) inch squares – fudge should be one (1) inch squares.
5601 Chocolate Fudge-6 Pieces
5602 Chocolate Brownies-4
5603 Chocolate Chip Cookies-4
5604 Peanut Butter Cookies-4
5605 Snickerdoodles-4
5606 Any Other Kind of Cookie-4
5607 Coffee Cake-Baking Powder, Small
5608 Cinnamon Rolls, not iced, 4
5609 Nut or Fruit Bread
5610 Corn Bread
5611 Muffins-4 (Should be in papers)
5612 Bread made with a Bread Machine
5613 Cake, Any Small, Frosted (On white cardboard covered in clear plastic)
5614 Decorated Cup Cakes-4 (Should be in papers)
- VEGETABLES – Section 002
(Rules from open classes in Department J apply to this section)
(Grown By Exhibitor)
5650 Zucchini-1
5651 Squash, Any-1
5652 Cucumbers-5
5653 Beans, Green-12
5654 Beets-5
5655 Cabbage, Any-1
5656 Carrots-6
5657 Corn, Sweet-6 Ears in Husks
5658 Pumpkin-1
5659 Muskmelon-1
5660 Onions, Any-5
5661 Peppers, Bell-5
5662 Peppers, Any Other-5
5663 Potatoes, Any-5
5664 Tomatoes, Any-5
5665 Tomatoes, Salad-12
5666 Sunflower, Largest Head-1
5667 Sunflower, Tallest (cut off at root)
- VEGETABLE BASKET DISPLAY – Section 003
(General display rules from open class Department J apply to this section)
PREMIUMS OFFERED: 1st - $6.00 2nd - $5.00 3rd - $4.00 4th - $3.00
5669 Jr. Vegetable Basket, plain or fancy basket not to exceed ½ bushel capacity or box 18”x18”, with quantity to fill container. May be displayed spilled or contained within container, with a minimum of 6 varieties of vegetables. (75% Quality, 25% display)
- HANDICRAFT – Section 004
(Rules from open classes in Department M apply to this section)
(Made By Exhibitor)
5680 Farm Poster (up to 11-1/2”x18”)
5681 Photo Poster-4 to 6 pictures
5682 Child’s Drawing; Ages 8-12
5683 Teenage Drawing; Ages 13-18
5684 Child’s Painting; Ages 8-12
5685 Teenage Painting, Ages 13-18
5686 Crayon Picture, Ages 8-12
5687 Watercolor Picture, Ages 8-12
5688 Pencil, Freehand Drawing
5689 Oil Painting
5690 Any Other Art/Craft, Ages 8-12
5691 Any Other Art/Craft, Ages 13-18
5692 Bird House
5693 Hand Decorated T-Shirt
5694 Child’s Hobby, Ages 8-12 (no more than 10 items)
5695 Teenage Hobby, Ages 13-18 (no more than 10 items)
5696 Plastic Model
5697 Any Wooden Article
5698 Ceramics, Made by exhibitor
5699 Card Collection (1 book only, minimum 12 cards)
5700 Computer Art
5701 Hand Made Jewelry
5702 Hand Made Christmas Decoration
5703 Bead Art
- FLORICULTURE – Section 005
(Rules from open classes in Department L apply to this section)
(Grown By Exhibitor/Family)
5750 Gladioli, 1 Stalk
5751 Marigold, Any, 3 Stems
5752 Rose, 1 Stem
5753 Zinnia, Any, 3 Stems
5754 Bouquet, Any, 5 Stems
5755 Herbs, Any
5756 Terrariums
5757 Plant, Any Kind
5765 CHAMPION: $25.00 RESERVE CHAMPION: $15.00
(From Sections 001 thru 005)
