Free Entertainment Shows-
July 15-20, 2024
ENTRY #
1. Cinnamon Rolls—4 per plate 4. Hamburger Buns
2. Coffeecake, whole cake 5. Pan Rolls—attached
3. Dinner Rolls—unattached using 8x8 inch or 9x9 inch (Butterhorn, Cloverleaf, etc.) pan (9 only)
6. Breads
a. Braided g. Potato
b. Cinnamon h. Raisin
c French i .Rye
d. Honey j. Wheat
e. Mixed Grain k. White
f. Oatmeal l. Any Not Mentioned
7. Any Not Mentioned
ENTRY #
CLASS 2
QUICK BREADS & Muffins– NO YEAST
8. Apricot Bread
9. Banana Bread
10. Biscuits (four)
11. Coffeecake (non yeast)
12. Corn Bread
13. Corn Bread Muffins (four)
14. Dried Fruit Bread
ENTRY #
22. Angel Food
15. Fresh Fruit Bread
16. Fruit Muffins (four)
17. Muffins (other than fruit)
18. Nut Bread
19. Pumpkin Bread
20. Zucchini Bread
21. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS 3
CAKES – NO FROSTING
28. Fruit Cake (Apple,
23. Bunt Raisin, Rhubarb, etc)
24. Carrot
25. Chiffon
26. Chocolate
27. Coconut
DECORATED
ENTRY #
29. Pound Cake
30. White
31. Yellow
32. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS 4
CAKE / CUP CAKES/ COOKIES
(No Larger than 18 inches / 4 to a plate)
33. Decorated Cake
a. Ages 7-11
b. Ages 12-17
c. 18 & Older
34. Cupcakes/Cookies
a. Ages 7-11
b. Ages 12-17
c. 18 & Older
CLASS 5
9
PASTRY
NO SOFT PIES /PECAN ACCEPTED – MAY BE IN GLASS ,ETC. PIE PLATE
LIST VARIETY OF FRUIT IF POSSIBLE
ENTRY #
35. Apple 39. Any Berry
36. Apricot 40. Rhubarb
37. Cherry 41. Miscellaneous Pastries/Tarts—4
38. Peach 42. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS – 6 BAR COOKIES
No Frosting./May have Edible Garnish 4 to a plate.
ENTRY #
43. Blondies
44. Brownies
48. Pumpkin Bars
49. Rice Krispy Bars
45. Fruit Bars (Apple, etc) 50. Layered Bars
46. Peanut Butter Bars 51. One-layer Bar Cookie
47. Pecan Bars
52. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS – 7 COOKIES
Please have 4 to a plate.
ENTRY #
53. Chocolate Base Cookies 59. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip
54. Chocolate Chip (traditional) 60. Oatmeal Raisin
55. Icebox (sliced) 61. Peanut Butter Based Cookie
56. M&M Cookies 62. Sugar Cookies
57. No-Bake Cookies 63. White Chocolate (traditional)
58. Oatmeal Butterscotch 64. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS – 8 CANDY
Please have 4 pieces to a plate.
ENTRY #
65. Candies 67. Fudge
66. Caramels 68. Any Not mentioned
CLASS – 9 SNACK FOODS
Either 2 cups in bag or 4 to a plate
ENTRY #
69. Carmel Corn
70. Cereal
71. Flavored Popcorn
72. Party Mix
73. Sweetened Nuts
74. Any Not Mentioned 10
Ohana Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
Saturday, July 20
Registration: 11:30AM
Start Time: Noon
Kids Pedal Power Pull is open to all children from 4 to 11 years old.
This is a State sanctioned pull. 1st and 2nd place finishers in each age group will qualify for the Iowa State Pedal Pull Championship.
For a Full Schedule– www.southerniowafair.com
NIGHT EVENTS
Monday, July 15–
Queen Contest & Jack Pot Barrel Race
Tuesday, July 16– The Boys- “Free Concert”
Wednesday, July 17–Caleb Hammond Memorial Race
Thursday, July 18– Magician & Mentalist Show–Free Stage & Dirt Bikes, 4-Wheeler Racing & Wheels of Freedom Monster Truck RidesGrandstand
Friday, July 19– Redneck Rally, Side by Sides, Lawn Mower Races, Pull Start Mini Bikes & Go– Kart Races. Wheels of Freedom Monster Truck Rides
Saturday, July 20– Eddie Montgomery, Dillon Carmichael & The Boys
Sunday, July 21– Free Stage-Gospel Concert–
DECORATED DIAPER CONTEST
Saturday, July 20 - 9:00 a.m.
(Following the Diaper Derby Contest)
Sponsored By: Mahaska Drug, Fareway & Modern Floor CATEGORIES:
Most Creative
Decorated Diaper
Best Use of Theme Diaper– Small Town Showdown RULES:
All contestants must be less than two years of age as of July 20, 2024.
All contestants must be in decorated diaper attire, disposable or cloth.
(You may design a costume to coordinate with the diaper, but the diaper must be visible for judging.)
Contestants register the day of the contest beginning at 8:30 am.
Judging for the Most Creative Diaper & Best use of Theme Diaper will be based on originality of design, creativity, public appeal and overall effect.
Contestants will be assigned a number at registration which must be clearly in view of the judges at all items during the competition. Prizes will be awarded to each contestant.
First Place trophy awarded to the winner in each category. Second and Third Place ribbons will be awarded in each category. Decision of the judges will be final.
CLASS – 10
FRUIT COBBLER, CRISP, BETTIE OR BUCKLE
In pan specified in recipe
ENTRY #
75. Any Berry
76. Any Berry Combination
77. Apple
78. Peach
79. Rhubarb
80. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS – 11 JAM
No Freezer or Refrigerator Jam
ENTRY #
81. Apricot
82. Blackberry
83. Blueberry
84. Cherry
85. Combination of fruits
86. Gooseberry
ENTRY #
93. Apple
87. Grape
88. Peach
89. Plum
90. Raspberry
91. Strawberry
92. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS – 12 JELLIES
No Freezer or Refrigerator Jam
May not contain commercial fruit juices.
99. Grape
94. Blackberry 100. Peach
95. Cherry 101. Plum
96. Combination of fruits 102 Raspberry
97. Crab Apple 103. Strawberry
98. Elderberry 104. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS – 13
Butters & Preserves
ENTRY #
105. Blackberry
109. Tomato
106. Cherry 110. Apple Butter
107. Peach
108. Raspberry
111. Any Not Mentioned (2 Allowed)
CLASS – 14 11
CANNED FRUITS
Must be canned in quart or pint jars
ENTRY #
112. Apples 121. Plums
113. Applesauce 122. Raspberries
114. Apricots 123. Rhubarb
115. Cherries 124. Spiced Apple Rings
116. Blackberries 125. Berries other than mentioned
117.Mixed Fruit 126. Fruits (except berries) other than 118.Peaches mentioned
119. Pears 127. Juice
120. Pie Filling 128. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS – 15
CANNED VEGETABLES
Must be canned in pint or quart jars
ENTRY #
129. Asparagus Spears 136. Shelled Green Peas
130. Beets 137. Potatoes
131.Carrots 138. Tomatoes
132. Corn 139. Tomato Juice
133.Green Beans 140. Vegetable Soup
134.Mixed Vegetables 141. Yellow (wax) Beans
135.Sauerkraut 142. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS – 16
PICKLES, RELISHES, KETCHUP, SALSA & SAUCES
Must be canned in pint jars except otherwise specified ENTRY #
143. Beets 149. Pickle Relish
144. Bread & Butter Pickles 150. Chili Sauce
145. Cucumber 151. Salsa
146. Dill Pickles 152. Tomato Ketchup
147. Lime Pickles 153. Watermelon
148. Sweet Pickles 154. Any Not Mentioned
ENTRY #
155. Beef
CLASS – 17 MEATS
Must be canned in pint or quart jars
158. Venison
156.Chicken 159. Any Not Mentioned
157. Pork
DIAPER DERBY
Saturday, July 20- 9:00 a.m.
Location- Free Stage
Sponsored By: Mahaska Drug, Fareway & Modern Floor
Age Groups:
Crawlers
Walkers
RULES:
All contestants must be less than two years of age as of July 20, 2024.
Contestants can register the day of the contest beginning at 8:30 am.
Contestant can enter only one of the two categories–crawler or walker.
(If a contestant in the crawler category walks, they will be disqualified.)
Contestant cannot be touched once the race begins. First contestant to completely cross the finish line will be declared the winner.
Prizes will be awarded to every contestant.
First Place trophy awarded to the winner of each category. Second and Third Place ribbons will be awarded in each category. Decision of judges will be final
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CLASS— 18
MISCELLANEOUS
Hula Hoop Contest
Thursday, July 18th
Registration- 3:30 pm – Free Stage
Contest Starts– 4:00 pm– Free Stage
This will be a timed contest of who can hula hoop the longest amount time. Contestants may only hula hoop around the waist. Cut off time will be determined. In case of a tie – contestant will perform another trick for as long as possible.
AGE GROUPS –
4 -6 Years Old
5-9 Years Old
10-14 Years Old 15 & Up
Trophies awarded to winner of each age group! Hula Hoops are provided!
160. Dehydrated Fruit 162. Dehydrated Herbs
161. Dehydrated Vegetables 163. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS – 19 HONEY 3 jars
ENTRY #
164.. White Extracted Honey 167. Dark Amber Extracted Honey
165. Light Amber Extracted Honey 168. Section Honey
166. Amber Extracted Honey 169. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS – 20
ITEMS MADE WITH HONEY
ENTRY #
170. Bread 173. Muffins
171. Cookies 174. Any Not Mentioned
172. Granola/Cereal
CLASS - 21
GIFT JAR MIXES
175. Cookies 178. Best Decorated Jar
176. Drinks (with contents)
177. Soups 179. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS 22
SUGAR FREE
Entry#
Any item 1-179
Entry#
Any item 1—179
CLASS 23
GLUTEN FREE
CLASS 24
CREATE A FAMILY BAKING LEGACY
This division is only open to a two-member team of Grandparent/ Grandchild or Parent/Child from the same family
Please list on recipe the team members’ relationship to one another
a. Age 3-5
Select from any category.
b. Age 6-10
CLASS 25
13
GIRLS & BOYS: 4 – 8 YEARS OF AGE
State age on entry tag.
ENTRY #
Any Item 1-179 CLASS – 26
GIRLS & BOYS: 9 - 12 YEARS OF AGE
State age on entry tag.
ENTRY #
Any Item 1—179 CLASS – 27
GIRLS & BOYS: 13 – 18 YEARS OF AGE
State age on entry tag
ENTRY #
Any item 1—179
ENTRY #
Any Item 1—179
CLASS – 28 SPECIAL NEEDS
State age on entry tag
DIVISION III
QUILTS & NEEDLECRAFT
Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00 a.m. & Closes at 8:30 pm.
RULES
1. Entries at Fair Office prior to Fair
Sunday, July 14, 2024 3:00 – 5:00 pm at the Exhibit Hall
Monday, July 15, 2024 8:00 – 10:00 am at the Exhibit Hall
NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME
Entry fee is $.50 per item.
You must get an exhibitor number at the front table before taking your items to the Division they will be entered in.
You will need a separate sheet for each Division you enter items.
2. Any articles previously exhibited at the Southern Iowa Fair will not be shown or judged, if positive proof is shown. This rule will be enforced. If proof is found, ALL premium money will be withheld.
3. Entries must have regulation entry tags.
4. Each article entered must be the work of the exhibitor and shown in clean and neat condition.
We reserve the right not to judge a dirty article.
5. All entries must be the work of amateurs unless stated on the entry tag
6. Exhibitors are limited to one entry in each entry number, but as many classes as you wish .
Identical items cannot be entered in two different classes.
Lego Masterpiece Contest
Friday,July 19
Registration–12:30pm
ContestStarts–1:00pm
Ages 4-6 Years Old 7 to 9 Years Old 10 to 12 Years Old Rules
1. Each person will receive 1 bag of legos. No bag will be the same.
2. You will have 20 mins to create a lego “masterpiece”
3. Be creative (make a house, barn, food item, etc)
4. Judging will be on appearance & creativity
5. Registration will begin a half hour before contest starts
7. All articles and garments must have an entry tag secured to it.
8. Any nametags on articles or garments must be covered.
9. Best of Show ribbon will be awarded at the Judges discretion.
10. Entries will be released Saturday, July 20 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm If you cannot pick up your exhibits at this time please make arrangements for someone to pick it up or come to fair office the following week.
Premium money will be with office personnel in the Exhibit Hall. Absolutely NO early releases.
Premiums: First Place - $3.00 Second Place - $2.00 Rosette $5.00
QUILTS
Superintendents……………………………. Portia Figland, Barbara Johnson
Judges……………………………………………….………. Aleta Gustavson
Judging: Monday, July 15, 2024– 11:00 am Entry Fee is $.50 per item
Definition: A quilt is a fabric sandwich (3 layers) held together with tying, hand or machine quilting stitches. The same individual, with the exception of entries for team and group quilts, must do piecing and quilting.
Perimeter is the measurement around the outside edge of the quilt. All items must be finished
List the name of the quilt if known.
CLASS 1
BED SIZE QUILT (total perimeter of 300 inches or more) –MACHINE QUILTED.
DONE ENTIRELY BY ONE INDIVIDUAL
ENTRY #
1. Appliqué 6. Memory
2. Hand Embroidered 7. My First Quilt
3. Machine Embroidered 8. Novelty
4. Mixed Technique (2 or more: pieced, 9. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics) appliquéd, embroidery, etc.) 10. Patriotic
5. Piece 11.Any Not Mentioned
CLASS 2
BED SIZE QUILT (total perimeter of 300 inches or more) HAND QUILTED DONE ENTIRELY BY ONE INDIVIDUAL
15
ENTRY #
12. Applique 17. Memory
13. Hand Embroidered 18. My First Quilt
14. Machine Embroidered 19. Novelty
15. .Mixed Technique (2 or more: pieced, 20. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics) appliqué, embroidery, etc.) 21. Patriotic
16. Pieced 22.. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS 3
BED SIZE TEAM OR GROUP QUILT (total perimeter of 300 inches or more) –MACHINE QUILTED
Please provide names of others who have done any part of the quilt on the back of the entry tag or on a card attached to the quilt.
ENTRY #
23. Appliqué 28. Pieced
24. Block Exchange Quilt 29. Mixed Technique (2 or more:
25. Hand Embroidered pieced, appliquéd, embroidered, etc.)
26.. Machine Embroidered 30. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics)
27. Found and Finished (quilt blocks 31. My First Quilt “found” and finished for yourself or 32. Patriotic someone else.) 33. Any Not mentioned
CLASS 4
BED SIZE TEAM OR GROUP QUILT (total perimeter of 300 inches or more) HAND QUILTED
Please provide names of others who have done any part of the quilt on the back of the entry tag or on a card attached to the quilt. ENTRY #
34. Appliquéd 39. Pieced
35. Block Exchange Quilt (appliquéd, 40.. Mixed Technique (2 or more: embroidered, etc.) pieced, appliquéd, embroidered, etc.)
36. Hand Embroidered 41. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics)
37. Machine Embroidered 42. My First Quilt
38. Found and Finished (quilt blocks/tops 43. Patriotic “found” and finished for yourself or someone 44. Any Not mentioned else)
CLASS 5
WALL QUILT (total perimeter less than 300 inches)
Can be machine or hand quilted Done entirely by one individual: ENTRY#
CHILDREN'S COLORING CONTEST
Wednesday, July 17– 3:30 PM FREE STAGE
Ages Categories:
3 & 4 years old
5 & 6 years old
7 & 8 years old
9 & 10 years old
11 & 12 years old
13-17 years old
Adults
RULES:
1. Each age group will be given a picture that has been chosen.
2. Children will be given a specified amount of time to color their picture.
3. All coloring must be done at the time of the contest.
4. All coloring must be done by the contestants themselves.
5. Must use the colors provided 6. Judging will be done immediately after the contest.
7. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons will be awarded
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PIGTAIL CONTEST
Monday, July 15th - 1:00 p.m.
FREE STAGE
Registration begins 1/2 hour before starting time on the Free Stage.
Sponsored by Expressions Hair Studio
Categories: Age 0 – 5 yrs. & Age 6 – 10 yrs. - Shortest - Darkest - Reddest
RULES:
1) Pigtails must be braided and braided as far as possible.No French braids.(Pigtails, inthis case, can be one, two or more.)
2) Longest Pigtail must be all in one piggy tail secured at top and bottom. (One piece of hair will not be judged. It must be all together)
3) Pigtails must be secured by a rubber band at the beginning and at the end of the braid.Measurements will be taken betweenthose TWO rubber bands.
4) They may be located anywhere on the head.
5) Hair will be judged on neatness and beauty as well as other criteria
6) Contestants may enter the day of the contest, beginning at registration time at the Free Stage.
7) Contestants may enter only one category.
8) Prizes will be awarded to the First Place Winner in each of the six categories
45. Appliquéd
46. Memory
50. Pieced –total perimeter less than 150”
51. Pieced-total perimeter less than 300”
47. Mixed Technique (2 or more: pieced 52. My First Wall Quilt appliquéd, embroidered, etc.) 53. Patriotic
48. Hand Embroidered 54. Any Not Mentioned
49. Machine Embroidered
CLASS 6
LAP/YOUTH QUILTS (total perimeter less than 300 inches)
Can be machine or hand quilted. Done entirely by one individual
ENTRY #
55. Appliquéd
59. My First Quilt
56. Mixed technique (2 or more: pieced, 60. Memory appliquéd, embroidered, etc.)
57. Pieced
58. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics)
CLASS 7
BABY/CRIB QUILTS
61. Hand Embroidered
62. Machine Embroidered
63 . Any Not Mentioned
Can be machine or hand quilted. Done entirely by one individual
ENTRY #
64.. Appliquéd
67. My First Quilt
65. Mixed technique (2 or more: pieced, 68. Hand Embroidered appliquéd, embroidered, etc.)
66. Pieced
69. Machine Embroidered
70. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS 8
OTHER QUILTED ITEMS
Can be machine or hand quilted
Done entirely by one individual
ENTRY#
71. Miniature Quilt (less than 20” per side)
72. Novelty Quilt
73. T-Shirt Quilt
CLASS 9
WALL QUILT
Team or Group
74. Art Quilt
75. Any Not Mentioned
Can be machine or hand quilted
Please provide names of others who have done any part of the quilt on the back of the entry tag or on a card attached to the quilt.
ENTRY #
76. Appliquéd
77. Memory
81. Pieced-total perimeter less than 150”
82. Pieced -total perimeter less than 17
78. Mixed Technique (2 or more: pieced 83. My first Wall Quilt appliquéd, embroidered, etc.) 84. Patriotic
79. Hand Embroidered
80. Machine Embroidered
85. Any Not mentioned
CLASS 10
LAP/YOUTH QUILTS (total perimeter less than 300 inches)
Team or Group
Can be machine or hand quilted
Please provide names of others who have done any part of the quilt on the back of the entry tag or on a card attached to the quilt.
ENTRY #
86. Appliquéd
87. Mixed technique (2 or more: pieced
90. My First Quilt
91. Memory appliquéd, embroidered, etc.)
88. Pieced
89. Scrap (more than 20 fabrics)
92. Hand Embroidered
93. Machine Embroidered
94. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS 11
BABY/CRIB QUILTS
Team or Group
Can be machine or hand quilted
Please provide names of others who have done any part of the quilt on the back of the entry tag or on a card attached to the quilt.
ENTRY #
95. Appliquéd
96. Mixed technique (2 or more: pieced
98. My First Quilt
99. Hand Embroidered appliquéd, embroidered, etc.)
97. Pieced
100. Machine Embroidered
101. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS 12
OTHER QUILTED ITEMS—Team or Group
Can be machine or hand quilted
Please provide names of others who have done any part of the quilt on the back of the entry tag or on a card attached to the quilt.
ENTRY#
102. Miniature Quilt (less than 20” per side)
103 . Novelty Quilt
104.T-Shirt Quilt
105. Art Quilt
106. Any Not Mentioned
Cookie Stacking Contest
Friday, July 19- 9:00 AM -- Free Stage
Superintendent.............Kathleen Rempe
0-3 Years Old
4-6 Years Old
7 to 9 Years Old
10 to 12 Years Old
13 Years Old & Up
RULES:
1. Contestants will have 30 seconds to create the highest possible single stack of cookies.
2. Cookies may not be organized prior to stacking.
3. No adhesives, supports, or pyramids may be used.
4. Cookies may not be broken or twisted apart.
5. At the end of 30 seconds, contestants must remove hands and the stack must remain standing by itself for three seconds.
6. If a child's stack is knocked down by another child's stack during the 30 second wait period, it will be counted. If it is knocked down during competition there will be a restart.
7. Trophy's will be awarded in each category.
300 “
CHILDREN’S COOKIE DECORATING CONTEST
Thursday, July 18 - 10:00 a.m. FREE
STAGE RULES
1. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
2. Age groups: 2– 3 years 4-6 years 7-9 years 10-12 years 13-16 years
3. Children will be given a period of time to decorate a cookie 4. Cookies will be judged in age categories on neatness and originality.
5. There will be ribbons and prizes for all.
6. There will be a trophy to the OVER ALL WINNER in each group
Rock Painting Contest
FreeStage
Wednesday,July17th–1:30pm
Registrationbegins1/2hourbeforestartingtime
AgeCategories:
2-3 years
4-6 years 7-9 years 10-12 years 13-16 years
Rocks, brushes & paint will be provided. Rocks will be all different sizes. Create a fun design, write something positive or etc. A certain amount of time will be allowed for painting. Judges will pick their favorite rock out of each age group. Winners will be awarded with a trophy. Spread kindness & place your rock somewhere around the fairgrounds for someone else to find or you may take your rock home.
CLASS 13—GIRLS/BOYS 4-8 YEARS OF AGE –Any item 1-110
CLASS 14—GIRLS/BOYS 9-12 YEARS OF AGE—Any item 1—110
CLASS 15—GIRLS/BOYS 13-18 YEARS OF AGE—Any item 1—110
CLASS 16—SPECIAL NEEDS—Any item 1-110
DIVISION III A NEEDLECRAFT
Superintendents………………………………………………..Ruth Branderhorst Judges…………………………………………………... ……………Mary Bruhn
Entries at Fair Office prior to Fair Sunday, July 14, 2024 3:00 –5:00 pm at the Exhibit Hall
Monday, July 15, 2024 8:00-10:00 am at the Exhibit Hall
NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME
Judging: Monday, July 15, 2024 – 1:00 pm
Entry Fee is $.50 per item
CLASS 17 SEWING/QUILTED
ENTRY #
1. Potholders – Set of 2 8. Ladies Item
2. Coasters— Set of 2 a. Quilted b. Dress
3. Table Runner c. Top d. Accessory
4. Table Centerpiece e. Pants f. Other
5. Place Mats—Set of 2 9. Boy’s Item
6. Baby Item
a. Quilted
b. Sewn
7. Girls Item
10. Men’s Item
11. Pillow Case
12. Small Personal Item
b. Jewelry Bag/Roll
a. Quilted b. Dress b. Eye Glass Case
c. Top d. Accessory c. Curling Iron Bag
e. Pants f. Other
13. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS 18
EMBROIDERY/APPLIQUE/FELTED WOOL
ENTRY #
14.Potholders—Set of 2
15. Coasters—Set of 2
16.Table Runner
19. Tea Towels—Set of 2
17. Table Centerpiece
18. Place Mats—Set of two
24. Printed Cross Stitch
a. Hand Appliqued a. Large
b. Hand Embroidered b. Small
20. Appliqued Wall Hanging
b. Hand Embroidered
25. Needlepoint
26. Decorated T-Shirt/Sweatshirt
c. Machine Embroidered 27. Pillow Case
21.Appliqued Clothing
a. Hand Appliquéd
28. Patchwork Item
29. Embroidered Picture
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b. Machine Appliquéd
22. Appliquéd Household Item
a. Hand Appliquéd
8 x 10 or Larger
7 x 9 or Smaller
Embroidered Clothing
b. Machine Appliquéd 31. Any Not Mentioned
23. Felted Wool Item
a. Clothing b. Picture
c. Other CLASS 19 KNITTED ENTRY #
32. Potholders—Set of 2
Baby Item 33. Coasters—Set of 2
Afghan
#
40. Potholders—Set of 2
41. Coasters—Set of 2
42. Table Runner
Afghan
Baby 43. Table Centerpiece
44. Place Mats—set of 2
45. Rug
Clothing Item
Any Not mentioned CLASS 21
Handkerchief Edge CLASS 22 PURSES/TOTES
# 54. Tote Bag (Larger than 12 x 12)
Quilted
c. Made From Something Else (Jeans)
55. Tote Bag (Smaller than 12 x 12) A. Quilted
C. Made From Something Else (Jeans)
56. Purses
CONTEST
Joke Telling Contest
Tuesday, July 16th– 3:00 pm
Registration begins 1/2 hour before starting time
Ages 4-7
Ages 8-12
The children will get up one by one and must tell their joke to the judges. The judges will score their joke and there will be a 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place awarded out. All jokes must be appropriate or contestant will not be scored.
Sewn
Any Not Mentioned
Any Not Mentioned
(Framed)
a.
b.
30.
37.
38.
34.
a.
b. Hat 35.
c.
d.
36..
39.
ENTRY
Clothing Item
Table Runner
Mittens
Table Centerpiece
Slippers
Other
Any Not Mentioned CLASS 20 CROCHET
46.
a. Large b. Small
c.
47.
a.
Mittens b. Hat
c.
d.
48.
ENTRY
52.
53.
51.
a.
b.
Slippers
Other
TATTING
# 49. Book Mark
Pillow Case Edge 50. Doily– Mounted (May be removed)
Any Not Mentioned
ENTRY
d.
b.
Sewn
d.
51
a. Quilted b. Sewn
c. Made From Something Else (Jeans) d. Small Formal Bag
e. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS 23 COUNTED CROSS STITCH
ENTRY #
57. Wall Hanging 64. Picture—Animals and Birds
a. Large—Over 12” a. Larger than 8”x10”
b. Small—Under 12” b. 8”x10” or Smaller
58. Sampler 65. Picture—Precious Moments
a. Larger—Over 12” a. Larger than 8”x10”
b. Smaller—Under 12” b. 8”x10” or Smaller
59. Picture—Outside Scene 66. Picture—Original Design
a. Larger than 8”x10” a. Larger than 8”x10”
b. 8”x 10” or Smaller b. 8”x10” or Smaller
60 . Picture—Inside Scene 67. Picture—Sampler
a. Larger than 8”x10” a. Larger than 8”x10”
b. 8”x10” or Smaller b. 8”x10” or Smaller
61. Pillow Cases 68. Jar Lids
62. Afghan 69. Any Not Mentioned
63. Article of Clothing
Entry #
70. Tied Quilt
a. Large b. Small
71.Fleece Blanket
a. Large b. Small
72. Minky Blanket
a. Large b. Small
73. Rag Quilt
a. Large b. Small
CLASS 24 BLANKETS/QUILT
CLASS 25
MISCELLANEOUS
Entry#
74. Pillow
a. Appliquéd e. Quilted
b. Crochet f. Sewn
c. Folded Star g. Any Not Mentioned
d. Knitted
21
75. Rugs
a. Braided
b. Woven
c. Any Not Mentioned
76. Child’s Activity Book
77. Child’s Toy
78. Apron
ENTRY #
Any Items Previously Listed
79. Doll
a. Handmade Doll
b. Doll Clothes
c. Doll Blanket
80. Recycled Item (Give Description)
81. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS 26
WORK OF GIRLS / BOYS
Ages: 5 – 8 Years
Please list age on Entry Sheet
CLASS 27
WORK OF GIRLS / BOYS
Ages: 9-12 Years
Please list age on Entry Sheet
ENTRY #
Any Items Previously Listed
ENTRY #
Any Items Previously Listed
CLASS 28
WORK OF GIRLS/BOYS
Ages: 13 – 18 Years
Please list age on Entry Sheet
CLASS 29
WORK OF SPECIAL NEEDS
Please list age on Entry Sheet
ENTRY #
Any Items Previously Listed
DIVISION IV
HOBBIES
Superintendents…………………………………..………... Beth Stout, Judge………………………………………….…….……….Pam Vande Voort
Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00 a.m. & Closes at 8:30 p.m.
. Judging: Tuesday, July 16, 2024– 10:00 am RULES
1. Entries at Fair office prior to Fair:
Sunday, July 14, 2024 3:00 – 5:00 pm at the Exhibit Hall
Monday, July 15, 2024 8:00 – 10:00 am at the Exhibit Hall
NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME
CLASS 8
Children 9-12 years old (Rule# 8)
(Must tell whom it belonged to and how they are related to you)
Please give full names and dates if possible.
ENTRY#
58. Photos
a. Grandparent or Grandparents (one or two people)
b. Great-Grandparent or Great-Grandparents (one or two people)
c. Family Group (three or more people)
d. Any Family Photo Not mentioned
59. Clothing
a. Baby Clothes (Yours or Ancestors)
b. Other Clothes
c. Accessories (purses, shoes, ties, etc.)
d. Any family Photo Not Mentioned
60. Toys
a. Your Toy
b. Parents Toy
c. Any Not Mentioned
61. Heirloom (Any well-loved item that is a treasure to your family, passed down from an earlier generation)
62. Family Tree
CLASS 9
Children 13-18 years old (Rule # 8)
(Must tell whom it belonged to and how they are related to you)
Please give full names and dates if possible.
ENTRY#
63. Photos
a. Grandparent or Grandparents (one or two people)
b. Great-Grandparent or Great-Grandparents (one or two people)
c. Family Group (Three or more people)
d. Any Family Photo Not mentioned
64. Clothing
a. Baby Clothes (Yours or Ancestors)
b. Other Clothes
c. Accessories (purses, shoes, ties, etc.)
d. Any Not mentioned
65. Toys
a. Your Toy
b. Parents Toy
c. Any Not Mentioned
66. Heirloom (Any well-loved item that is a treasure to your family, passed down from an earlier generation)
67. Family Tree
CLASS 10 SPECIAL NEEDS
Entry # Any item Previously Mentioned
Any Item Previously Mentioned
49
JUNIOR DIVISION
CLASS
7
Children 5-8 years old (Rule #8)
(Must tell whom it belonged to and how they are related to you)
Please give full names and dates if possible ENTRY#
53. Photos
a. Grandparent or Grandparents (one or two people)
b Great -Grandparent or Great-Grandparents (one or two people)
c. Family Group (three or more people)
d. Any Family Photo Not Mentioned
54. Clothing
a. Baby Clothes
b. Other Clothes
c. Accessories (purses, shoes, ties, etc.)
55. Toys
a Your Toy
b Parents Toy
c. Any Not Mentioned
56. Heirloom (Any well-loved item that is a treasure to your family, passed down from an earlier generation)
57. Family Tree
Entry fee is $.50 per item.
You must get an exhibitor number at the front table before taking items to the Division they will be entered in. You will need a separate sheet for each Division you enter items.
2. No entry will be accepted if not entered on official entry tags.
3. Each article must be the work of the exhibitor and shown in a clean and neat condition.
4. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry in each entry number. (example: Class 3 one entry in a, one entry in b, etc.)
5. One Best of Show ribbon will be awarded at the Judges discretion.
7. Any article that comes in a set or grouping will be accepted.
8. Any article previously exhibited at the Southern Iowa Fair will not be accepted.
9. All entries must be the work of amateurs unless stated on the entry tag.
10. No exhibit to exceed 24”x36”x 18”
11. Classes # 25 through #28, WILL BE JUDGED FIRST.
12. Exhibits will be released from 12:00 – 2:00 pm Saturday, July 20. IF YOU CANNOT PICK UP YOUR ENTRY AT THIS TIME, PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMERNT FOR SOMEONE TO PICK IT UP OR YOU MAY PIC K IT UP AT FAIR OFFICE FOLLOWING WEEK
Premium Money will be with Office Personnel in the Exhibit Hall. Absolutely NO early releases. Premiums: First Place—$3.00 Second—$2.00 Rosette—$5.00
ENTRY #
CLASS 1 CERAMICS
1. Stains 6. Glazes
2. Under glaze 7. Over Glaze
3. Porcelain 8. Suede
4. Groupings (3 or more items coordinated) 9. Other Than Mentioned
5. Holidays – other than Christmas
CLASS 2 WALL HANGINGS
ENTRY #
10. Macramé
11. Plaques Mosaic
12. Needle Punch
15. Plaques Plaster
16. Latch Hook
17. Wood (original pieced
13. Fabric wood design)
14. Plaques
18. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS3 POTTERY
19. Wheel & Hand Built–
48
Original
23
Design
ENTRY #
a. Earthenware e. Glazes
b. Porcelain f. Stains
c. Stoneware
d. Raku
20. Crocheted
21. Fabric
22. Constructed
CLASS 4 DOLLS
Design (3 entries allowed)
Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 12 HEIRLOOM
ENTRY#
Any item, any class, named JUNIOR DIVISION
CLASS 13
Children 5 – 12 years
ENTRY#
Any Item mentioned
Heritage (pillowcase)
Other Than Mentioned
ENTRY #
25. Fabric Frames
26. Fabric Boxes
CLASS 5 FABRIC
Wreaths
Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 6 FLOWER CRAFT ENTRY #
29. Silk
30. Beaded
31. Fiber
CLASS 7 JEWELRY ENTRY #
Beads
Artificial Arrangement
Other Than Mentioned
Kits 35. Paper
Other Than Mentioned 36. Fabric
CLASS 8 METAL CRAFT ENTRY # 39. Tin Can Craft
Leaded Stained Glass Kits 40. Metal Tooling
Leaded Stained Glass Originals 41. Copper
Liquid Lead Glass 42. Tin Punching
Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 14
Children 13 – 18 years
ENTRY#
Any Item mentioned
CLASS 15
Developmental Disabled Ages: 5 – 18 years
ENTRY#
Any Item mentioned
CLASS 16
Developmental Disabled Age: 19 Years and over
ENTRY#
Any Item mentioned
DIVISION IX
FAMILY HISTORY
Superintendent ……………………………………………………. Kathy Virgil Judge. …..…………………………………………………………. Jay DeYoung
Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00 a.m. & Closes at 8:30 p.m.
Judging: Tuesday, July 16, 2024– 10:00 am RULES
1. Entries at Fair Office prior to Fair.
Sunday, July 14, 2024 3:00 – 5:00 pm at the Exhibit Hall
Monday, July 15, 2024 8:00 – 10:00 am at the Exhibit Hall
NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME
Entry fee is $.50 per item.
You must get an exhibitor number at the front table before taking your items to the Division they will be entered in. You will need a separate sheet for each Division you enter items.
2. No more than one entry per entry number (example: Class 1, you may have
g.
h.
23.
24.
27.
28.
32.
33.
37.
38.
34.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47
ENTRY#
87. Beans
a. Green—6 specimen
b. Yellow - 6 specimen
c. Other Color
88. Beets - 5 specimen
89. Broccoli - 1 head
90. Cabbage
a. Small - 1 head
b. Large - 1 head
c. Red
95. Onions ( 3 specimens)
a. Red
b. White
c. Yellow
96. Sweet Corn
a. Yellow
b. White
c. Other
97. Tomatoes-3 specimens
91. Carrots - 5 specimen (Remove stems from all)
92. Cucumbers
a. Less than 5” (for pickling) - 3 specimen
b. Over 5” (for slicing) - 3 specimen
93. Okra - 3 specimen
94. Peppers-3 Specimens—Named
a. Banana
b. Bell
c. Jalapeno
.d .Any Other
e. Display of 3 dfferent varieties
100. Potatoes—3 Specimens
a. Red—Small
b. Red—Large
c. Yellow—Large
d. Cherry
e. Grape
f. Any other 3 varieties
2 of each named
98. Eggplant—1 specimen
99. Turnips—3 specimens
103. First Year Exhibitor
a. Red 1 tomato, 1 pepper
b. White
2 other vegetables on a
c. Yellow plate, NAMED
101. Squash—1 Specimen
a. Acorn
b. Butternut
c. Zucchini
d. Spaghetti
e. Other
102. Any Not Named Above
a. Small 3-Specimens
b. Large3 Specimens
ENTRY #
47. Metal
48. Wire
49. Clay
50. Rosin
ENTRY #
54. Fabric Items
55. Wood
CLASS 11
104. Herbs—1 sprig or stem (in water)
a. Basil
b. Oregano
c. Rosemary
d. Sage
e. Mint
f. Dill
g. Any not Mentioned CLASS
DISPLAY ON PAPER PLATE
Must be Ripe
ENTRY#
105. Apples – 4 specimen
106. Blackberries – 6 specimen
107. Blue Berries – 6 specimen
CLASS 9 SCULPTURE
51. Plastic
52. Dough Art
53. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 10 STENCILING
58. Glass
59. Holidays (No Christmas)
56. Tin 60. Other Than Mentioned
57. Crockery
CLASS 11 SCRAPBOOKING
ENTRY #
61. Scrapbook – 1 page (place in plastic sleeve) (Maximum of 4 per person)
a. Animals e. Scenery
b. Birthday f. School
c. Fair g. Sports
d. Family h. Wedding i. Other Than Mentioned
62. Cards (1 per entry)
a. Birthday c. Other Than Mentioned
b. Get Well
63. Albums
a. Regular – 8 ½ x 11 or larger c. Theme
b. Mini – 8 ½ x 11 or smaller d. Calendar
CLASS 12 DIAMOND ART
ENTRY#
64. Coaster
65. Picture
66. Key Chain
67. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 13 NATURE
ENTRY #
108. Raspberries – 6 specimen
109. Other than named
68. Seeds
69. Weed Arrangements
70. Wreaths
71. Other Than Mentioned
25
CLASS 14
REFINISHING
ENTRY #
72. Large Item (over 10 inches long) 74. Miniatures (under 4 inches)
73. Small Item (under 10 inches long) 75. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 15 WOODWORKING / WOOD CARVING ENTRY #
76. Large Item (over 10 inches long) 79. Grouping (3 or more pieces)
77. Small Item (under 10 inches long) 80. Other Than Mentioned
78. Miniature Item (under 4 inches long)
CLASS 16 MODELS
Model must be put together by the person entering ENTRY #
81. Plastics (1/24th –1/25th scale) 85. Scratch Built
82. Die Cast (1/24th – 1/25th scale) 86. Miniatures (1/43rd – 1/160th scale)
83 Snap/Lego (must be in container ) 87. Other Than Mentioned (includes (not to exceed 12”x12”) Pinewood Derby)”
84.Ships, Planes or trains
CLASS 17
DIORAMAS
88. Plastic Model Kit Used 91. Grouping (2 or more of 91, 92, 93, used)
89. Die Cast Model Kit Used 92. Scratch Built Everything
90. Pre Made Model May be Used 93. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 18 DECORATED
ITEMS
ENTRY #
94. Baskets
97. Dolls
95. Kitchen Items 98. Other Than Mentioned
96. Eggs
ENTRY#
CLASS 19 COLLECTIBLES
99. Large Item (over 10 inches long) 102. Grouping
100. Small Item (under 10 inches long) 103. Other Than Mentioned
101. Miniature Item (under 4 inches long)
FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
RULES
1. No age restriction or residency requirements.
2. Artistic entry must be done by the exhibitor. Flowers, dried, treated and plant materials need NOT be Grown by the exhibitor. NO noxious weeds allowed.
3. Be sure to mark your containers and accessories on the bottom. Superintendents and/or Fair are not responsible in case of theft or breakage.
4. A minimum amount of painting permitted on dried or treated materials.
5. Your Choice of any plant material and container.
6. NO flags in any arrangement please.
7. Label flowers in arrangement.
ENTRY#
81. Garden Party 83. Colorful Zinnias
82. A Rosey Fair
84. Christmas In July
85. A Blue Ribbon Fair
MASTER GARDENERS BUCKETS OF FLOWERS
Buckets planted for display at the Southern Iowa Fair should be brought to the Exhibit Hall on Monday, July 15h from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Please attach a card to your bucket with your name, the words "Master Gardener," and a list of the plants in the bucket.
They will be judged for Most Colorful, Most Unique, and Best Use of Plants. Winners will be announced and then posted at the Horticulture Open Class Booth. After judging, the buckets will be placed around the fair grounds. The location of the buckets will be posted at the Horticulture Open class Booth.
Master Gardeners will water the buckets daily. Buckets should be picked up Saturday night after 8:00 or Sunday. To ensure getting your buckets back, it must be picked up at these times.
Ribbons will be awarded by the Master Gardeners. No premiums for this class.
CLASS 9
VEGETABLES IN A BASKET
(Items must be grown by exhibitor)
Must be named No Flowers
ENTRY#
86. Vegetables in a Basket (9 or more)
a, Large - (More specimen’s per each vegetable)
b. Small c. At least 9 different vegetables
CLASS 10
VEGETABLES
(Items must be grown by exhibitor)
Items should be on paper plate or in container 45
Plant must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for 2 months. One plant to a container and must be named if possible.
ENTRY #
63. African Violet
a. Blue
b. Pink
c. Variegated
d. Violet
64. Begonia
a. Blooming
b. Foliage
c. Tuberous
65. Bougainvillea
66. Cactus
a. Small (5” pot or under)
b. Large (6” pot or larger)
74. Geraniums
a. Red
b. Pink .
c. White
d. Other
75. Unusual—must be named
ENTRY #
78. Hanging Baskets
a. Small Blooming
b. Large Blooming
c. Small non Blooming
d. Large non Blooming
ENTRY #
67. Succulent
a. Small (5” pot or under)
b. Large (6” pot or larger)
68. Lantana
69. Mandevilla
70. Rubber Plant
71 Gerbera Daisy
72 Impatients
a. Super Elfin
b. New Guinea
c. Regular
73. Jade
76. Sansevieria
a. Green
b.Variegated
c. Dwarf
77. Any other not mentioned above
a. Small
b. Large
CLASS 6
BASKETS & POTS
Must be named
79. Pots
a. Small Blooming
b. Large Blooming
c. Small non Blooming
d. Large non Blooming
CLASS 7
CONTAINER GARDENS
Collection of assorted plants grown in combination pots
Must be named
80. Container Gardens
a. Common Annual Flowers d. Fairy Garden
b. Green Foliage
1. Large 2. Small
c. Tropicals e. “Beauty of the Leaves” (a collection of assorted plants)
CLASS 8
ENTRY #
104. Large Item (over 10 inches)
105. Small Item (under 10 inches)
CLASS 20 RECYCLED ITEMS
106. Miniature Item (under 4 inches)
107. Fabric
108. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 21 RESTORED (SMALL)
ENTRY #
109. Metal
110. Wood
ENTRY #
113. Paper
114. Fabric
ENTRY #
116. Painted
117. Sculptured
111. Plastic
112. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 22
STAMP ART/PAPER CREATIONS
115. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 23 PLASTER CRAFT
118. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 24 YARD ART
ENTRY #
119.Wood
120. Metal
121. Clay
122. Ceramic
123. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 25
WORK OF CHILDREN – 5 TO 8 YEARS OLD
Please State Age on Entry Tag
ENTRY #
Any Items In Any Class Above
CLASS 26
WORK OF CHILDREN – 9 – 12 YEARS OLD
Please State Age on Entry Tag
ENTRY #
Any Items In Any Class Above
ARTISTIC DIVISION 44
27
CLASS 27
WORK OF TEENS – 13 TO 19 YEARS OLD
Please State Age on Entry Tag
ENTRY #
Any Items In Any Class Above
CLASS 28
SPECIAL NEEDS
Please State Age on Entry Tag
ENTRY #
Any Items In Any Class Above
DIVISION V HOLIDAYS
Superintendents………………..…Virginia Pierson, Jeremy Pierson, Jeff Pierson
Judge……………………………………………………..……………...Ann Ohms
Exhibit Hall opens at 9:00 a.m. & closes at 8:30 p.m.
Judging: Monday, July 15, 2024– 2:00 pm
RULES
1. Entries at Fair Office prior to the Fair.
Sunday July 14, 2024 3:00 – 5:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Monday, July 15, 2024 8:00 – 10:00 am in the Exhibit Hall NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME
Entry fee is $.50 per item.
You must get an exhibitor number at the front table before taking your items to the Division they will be entered in.
2. No entry will be accepted if not entered on official entry tags.
3. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry in each entry number (example one in Class 1 a., one in Class 1 b, etc. Identical items cannot be entered in two different classes.
4. Best of Show ribbon will be awarded per Division at the Judge’s discretion.
5. Any article previously exhibited at Southern Iowa Fair will not be accepted. 6. All entries must be the work of amateurs unless stated on the entry tag.
7. Entries will be released Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm. IF YOU CANNOT PICK UP YOUR ITEMS AT THIS TIME PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR SOMEONE TO PICK ITEM UP OR YOU MAY PICK ITEM UP AT THE FAIR
6. Gold 7. Orange 8. Purple 9. Spider 10. Bi-Color
b. Small Bloom 3” or less, 1 stem
c . Tiger Lily—1 stem
d. Double
SHRUBS
ENTRY #
CLASS 3
Must be named if possible & blooming
50. Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) - 1 spray
51. Hydrangea - 1 stem
a. Pink a. White b. Pink
b. Purple c. Red d. Blue
c. White e. Green
52. Hardy Hibiscus - 1 bloom
a. White
b. Red
56. Rose of Sharon—1 stem
c. Pink a. Orchid
53. Re bloom Lilac - 1 stem
b. White
54. Smoke Bush—1 stem c. Pink
55. Viburnum Bush—1 stem
CLASS 4 ROSES
ENTRY #
57. Hybrid Tea - 1 stem
d. Any Other Color
60. Climbing Rose - Shrub Rose
a. White - Old Garden - 1 stem
b. Yellow a. White
c. Orange b. Yellow
d. Pink c. Pink
e. Red
61. Knock Out Roses - 1 stem
f. Red Blend a. Pink
g. Mauve b. Red
h. Any other color not listed
58. Floribundas - multi-bloom on 1 stem
c. Any other color
62. Buck Roses - 1 stem
a. White a. Red
b. Apricot b. Pink
c. Orange c. Yellow
d. Pink
e. Red
f. Any other color not listed
59. Miniature Roses, multi bloom on one stem
d. Any other color
a. White b. Yellow c. Pink d. Red e. Any Not Mentioned
CLASS 5
CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS 43
13. Dianthus—(pinks) 3 blooms
b. Small (measures 3-5”
14. Everlasting Flowers—5 stems 1. Yellow
15. Gazania—3 blooms
16. Gladiolus
a. Large—1 spike
2. Any Other
27. Torenia - Wishbone—1 spray
28. Verbena—3 sprays
1. Pink 2. White 3. Red 29. Collection of Any—6 each named
4. Purple 5. yellow 6. By -Color 30. Zinnia
7. Any Other a. Small, Under 1.5” - 3 blooms
b. Miniature—1 spike 1. Red 2. Pink 3. Purple
1-7 of above 4. White 5. Yellow 6. Varied
7. Other
b. Large—3 blooms
1. Red 2. Pink 3. Purple
4. White 5. Yellow 6. Varied
7. Other
31. Any other not mentioned
a. Small—3 specimens b. Large—1 specimen
CLASS 2 PERENNIALS
Must be named and exhibitor must grow items. (please add rocks or marbles to stabilize)
ENTRY #
32. Achillea Yarrow - 3 sprays 42. Lilies (Hybrid)
a. Pink b. White c. Purple a. Oriental—1 –stem
d. Red e. Gray f. Salmon 1.White 2.Pink 3.Yellow 4. Other
33. Black Eyed Susan b. Trumpet—1 stem
a. Rudbeckia b. Irish Eyes 1. White 2.Pink 3.Yellow 4.Other
34. Chrysanthemums 43 Ornamental grasses—5 stems
a. Daisy Type—1 spray (Tie in bunch)
b. Cushion—1 spray 44. Phlox—1 stem
c. Old Fashioned Hardy—1spray a. White
35. Coneflower—3 stems b. Pink
a. Purple b. White c. Yellow c. Any Purple .
d. Green e. Orange f. Red g. Other d. Red .
36. Daisy - 1 stem
45. Russian Sage—3 stems .
a. Gloriosa - individual stalk 46. Scabiosa (Not Pincushion) 3 stems
b. Shasta - individual stalk 47. Any other mentioned
c. Gerbera - 1 stem a. Large specimen—1 stem
37. Delphinium - Larkspur - 1 stem b. Small specimen—1 stem
38. Gaillardia - 2 stems 48. Collection of 6—each named
39. Hollyhock - 1 stalk 49. Hostas
40. Liatris—Blazing Star—1 spike a. Leaves (single)
41. Lilies b. Flower (single)
a. Day Lilies—1 stem
1. Yellow 2. Red 3. White. 4. Peach
OFFICE THE FOLLOWING . Absolutely NO early releases. Premium money will be with Office Personnel in the Exhibit Hall.
8. Premiums: First Place - $3.00 Second - $2.00 Rosette—$5.00 Each item must use one of the following categories:
a. Valentine’s Day c. 4th July e. Thanksgiving
b. Easter d. Halloween .f Christmas
(Example: A crocheted heart could be entered as – Division V; Class A-1; Entry # 8. A crocheted flag could be entered as – Division V; Class C-1; Entry # 1.) Not all entry numbers will apply to each holiday.
CLASS 1
CROCHETING
ENTRY #
1.Wall Hanging (Unframed tapestry or other 6. Picture (Framed)
Small/large flat object)
2. Pillow
7. Stocking
8. Tree Ornament
3. Table Cover 9. Tree Skirt
4. Afghan 10. Other Than Mentioned
5. Doily
CLASS 2
KNITTING
ENTRY
11. Pillow 15. Tree Ornament
12. Afghan 16. Tree Skirt
13. Stocking
14. Hat
17. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 3
EMBROIDERY
ENTRY #
18. Stitched Area 23. Picture (framed)
a. Larger than 8” x 10” 24. Liquid-tube (painted)
b. Smaller than 8” x 10” 25. Machine
19. Pillow 26. Original Design
20. Table Cover 27. Stocking
21. Tree Ornament 28. Other Than Mentioned
22. Tree Skirt
CLASS 4
CROSS STITCH
ENTRY #
29. Picture (framed) Stitched Area 33. Original
a. Larger than 8” x 10” 34. Stocking
b. Smaller than 8” x 10”
30. Pillow
35. Tree Ornament
36. Tree Skirt
5.
42
Pink
29
31. Table Cover
32. Picture (framed)
37. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 5
COUNTED CROSS STITCH
ENTRY #
38. Pillow
39. Table Cover
40.. Wall Hanging (Unframed tapestry or large
a. Larger than 8 x 10 flat object
b. Smaller than 8 x 10
ENTRY #
47. Tree Ornament
48. Table Doily
49. Stocking
50. Door Hanger
51. Coasters
52. Tote Bag
CLASS 6
PLASTIC GRID
41. Stocking
42. Tree Ornament
43. Tree Skirt
44. Original
45. Other Than Mentioned
46. Picture (framed)
a. Larger than 8”x10”
b. 8”x10” or Smaller
53. Scene
54. Box Cover
55. Placemat
56. Wall Hanging
57. Centerpiece
58. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 7
APPLIQUE
59. Tree Ornament 61. Stocking
60. Table Piece
ENTRY #
63. Pieced
62. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 8
QUILTS OR QUILTED ITEMS
69. Table Cover
64 Appliqué 70. Stocking
65. Machine Quilted
66. Tied Quilts
67. Wall Hanging
68. Pillow
71. Tree Ornament
72. Tree Skirt
73. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 9
ENTRY #
74. Wood Item
75. Tin Ware Item
Primary Noxious Weeds:
Buckthorn Bull Thistle Canadian Thistle Field Bindweed
Hoary Cress Horse Nettle Leafy Spurge Musk Thistle
Perennial Sow Thistle Quack Grass Russian Knapweed Tall Thistle
Secondary Noxious Weeds: Buckhorn Plantain; Cocklebur; Wild Sunflower; Curly Dock; Poison Hemlock; Puncture Vine; Red Sorrel; Smooth Dock; Teasel; Velvet Leaf; Wild Carrot (Queen Anne’s Lace); Wild Mustard.
Explanation:
Bloom – Full Bloom Spike – (such as Glad)
Stalk – 1 stem Spray – (bud & blooms – branch)
CLASS 1 ANNUALS
(Items must be grown by exhibitor)
(Please add rocks or marbles to stabilize) Please Name if Possible ENTRY#
1. African Daisy - 3 stems 17. Impatiens—1 spray
2. Ageratum a. Single
a. Blue b. Double
b. Purple 18. Lantana—3 stems
c. Other 19. Marigold
3. Bachelor Buttons - 3 stems
4. Balsam
a. French—1 spray (with leaves)
b. African—1 spray( with leaves)
5. Bells of Ireland—2 Stems 20. Nasturtium—3 blooms
6. Fountain Grass (tie stems) 21. Pansy—3 blooms
7. Calendula—3 Blooms 22. Petunia (Double)
8. Celosia
a. Plume—2 stems
1. Red
a. White—1 spray
b. Variegated—1 spray
c. Pink—1 spray
2. Yellow d. Purple—1 spray
3. other 23. Petunia (Single)
b. Crested
1. Orange
2. Cockscomb
a. White 1—Spray
b. Variegated—1 spray
c. Any Color—1 spray
3. Other 24. Salvia
9. Cleome –Spider Flower -1 stem
a. Red—1 stem
a. Pink b. Any Color—1 stem
b. Purple 25. Snapdragon
c. White
10. Coleus—3 stems
Tree Ornament
Other Than Mentioned
76. Crockery Item 79. Cement Block
a. Tall—3 spikes
b. Bush Type—3 spikes
11. Cosmos—3 sprays 26. Sunflower
12. Dahlia
a. Large (measures above 5”
a. Small—3 blooms under 2” 1. Yellow
b. Medium—1 bloom 2”-6” 2. Any
c. Large—1 bloom over 6” 3. Largest Head
TOLE
PAINTING
77.
78.
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2. Entries will be accepted in the Exhibit Hall on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 8:0010:00 a.m. Judging begins promptly at 11:30 a.m.
3. Exhibitors are limited to one entry in each number. Example: #36 Daisies, you may enter one in A. one in B, and one in C.
4. You must have your own entry list filled out. One can be obtained from the Fair Office.
5. All specimens must have been grown by the exhibitor. If there is positive proof that the exhibitor is at fault, all of their premium money from each department will be withheld.
6. Floriculture Exhibits will exhibit in clear glass container; colored glass will not be accepted, sized for specimen in class exhibited. Please add rocks or marbles for weight, so they will not blow over. Horticulture Exhibits must be on paper plates. Can be wedged with foam.
7. The decision of the Judge is final.
8. Each entry must be checked by an authorized person before judging. There is always someone to help you if you have questions.
9. Premiums designated by ribbons, Blue and Red. A Best of Show Ribbon will be awarded at the discretion of the Judge for Adult and Youth Divisions. Master Gardeners will be giving out outstanding exhibitor ribbons also – no premium.
10. If there is any spoilage, the Superintendents have the right to dispose of the exhibit.
11. The entry will be disqualified if not entered in the correct entry number, once judging begins.
12. Please name specimen if possible, on entry tag.
13. Artistic Division Rules will be listed in Class 8.
14. Classes #1 thru #12 and Class #16 are for persons 19 years and older.
15. Classes #13 thru #15 are for youth 5 thru 18 years of age.
16. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE THE WORK OF AMATEURS UNLESS STATED ON THE ENTRY TAG.
17. Exhibits will be released from 12:00—2:00 pm Saturday July 20,2024 IF YOU CANNOT PICK UP YOUR ITEMS AT THIS TIME PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENT FOR SOMEONE TO PICKI IT UP OR YOU MAY PICK IT UP AT FAIR OFFICE FOLLOWING WEEK.
Premium Money will be with Office Personnel in the Exhibit Hall. Absolutely NO early releases.
18.Premiums: First Place - $3.00 ,Second - $2.00 Rosette—$5.00.
19. Roses will be judged first, vegetable baskets, then flower arrangements.
20. The following are NOT permitted in flower shows: Noxious weeds, natural bird’s nests, stuffed birds, butterflies, or other insects, fish, birds, or animals, or cut fruit or vegetables. Also wild bird feathers (except those for which there is a hunting season in Iowa) Are not permitted.
21. Number of specimen’s is different than 4-H rules.
22. Use references: ISU publication # 461 “Preparing Cut Flowers and Houseplants for Exhibit” or ISU publication #462 “Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit”.
CLASS 10
STAMP ART
If items are placed in a zip lock bag, entry tag is to be taped to outside of bag.
ENTRY #
80. Winter Scenes 84. Tree Decorations
81. Religious 85. Decorations
82. Cards 86. Other Than Mentioned
83. Gift Tags
CLASS 11
PAPER CREATIONS
Items Must be Handmade With Exception of Gift Box
If items are placed in a zip lock bag, entry tag is to be taped to outside of bag.
ENTRY #
87. Tree Ornament
88. Wrapped Gift Box
89. Table Favor
90. Hand Crafted Card (Decorations must be handmade)
91. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 12
SCRAPBOOK PAGE (INCLUDING PICTURES– Maximum of 4 Sleeves per person)
ENTRY #
92. 8½” x 11”
93. 12” x 12”
94. 6” x 6” .
95. 8”x8”
96. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 13
FABRIC
ENTRY #
97. Fabric Boxes
98. Table Cover
99. Tree Ornament
100. Baskets
101. Aprons
102. Stuffed Animal
103. Bottle Cover
104. Gift Bag
105. Tree Skirt
106. Stocking
107. Wall Hanging
108. Potholders
109. Purses
110. Casserole Cover
111. Sewn Item
112. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS
PINE
ENTRY #
113. Doll
114. Tree Ornament
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CONE ITEMS (other than a wreath)
115. Scene .
116. Other Than Mentioned
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CLASS 15
WREATH, SWAG OR CENTERPIECE
ENTRY #
117. Pine Cone
118. Evergreen (real or artificial)
119. Fabric
120. Vine
ENTRY
125. Fabric
126. Ceramic
127. Lighted Trees
ENTRY #
131. Stocking
132. Tree Ornament
ENTRY #
135.Tree Ornament
136. Stickers
ENTRY #
139. Large over 14”
140. Small 13” and under
141. Scene
ENTRY #
144. Scene
145. Figures
146. Dishes
147. Lighted Item
121. Straw
122. Dried Floral or Silk
123. Lighted
124. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 16 TREES
128. Vine
129. Pine Cone
130. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 17 FELT
133. Centerpiece
134. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 18
BEAD WORK / DIAMOND ART
137. Picture
138. Other Than Mentiioned
CLASS 19
WOOD ITEM
142. Wood Burning
143. Other Than Mentioned
98. Holidays
a. Regular
c. Themed
b. Mini d. Other Than Mentioned
99. Other Than Mentioned
a. Regular
b. Mini
c. Themed
d. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 14
WORK OF STUDENTS: AGES 5 – 8 YEARS
Please State Age on Entry Tag
ENTRY #
Any Item In Any Class Above
CLASS 15
WORK OF STUDENTS: AGE 9-12 YEARS
Please State Age on Entry Tag
ENTRY # Any Item In Any Class Above
CLASS 16
WORK OF STUDENTS: 13-18 YEARS
Please State Age on Entry Tag
ENTRY#
Any Item In Any Class Above
CLASS 17
SPECIAL NEEDS
Please State Age on Entry Tag
ENTRY#
Any Item In Any Class Above
ENTRY #
Any Item In Any Class Above
CLASS 18
WORK OF PROFESSIONALS
DIVISION VIII
FLORICULTURE & HORTICULTURE
CLASS 20 CERAMIC
148. Tree Ornament
149. Centerpiece
150. Other Than Mentioned
Superintendent………………………………………………..... Marlene Maxwell
Judge……………………..……………………………...Eileen Blom, Joy Prothero
Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00 a.m. & closes at 8:30 p.m.
Judging: Tuesday, July 16, 2024– 11:30a.m.
Entry fee is $.50 per item
Rules:
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ENTRY #
71. Landscapes
CLASS 9 TEMPERA
MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTERBOARD OR MATTED
75. Portraits and Figures
72. Seascapes 76. Modern Art
73. Animals and Birds 77. Flowers/Plants
74. Still Life
78. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 10 MIXED MEDIA
MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTERBOARD OR MATTED
ENTRY #
79. Landscapes
80. Seascapes
81. Animals and Birds
82. Still Life
CLASS 11
METHOD PAINTING
83. Portraits and Figures
84. Modern Art
85. Flowers/Plants
86. Other Than Mentioned
MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTERBOARD OR MATTED
Method Painting is the result of the use of an instructional book, which gives the artist assistance with color mixing, color placement, composition, etc., whether the picture was copied in part or in whole. This category also includes paintings resulting from classroom instruction.
ENTRY #
87. Landscapes 90 Still Life
88. Seascapes
89. Animals and Birds
ENTRY #
94. Large 14” and up
91. Portraits and Figures
92. Flowers/Plants
93. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 12
PAINTED METAL ART Any Media
95. Small 13” and under CLASS 13
PHOTO ALBUMS Non-Professional
ENTRY #
96. Family / People
a. Regular
c. Themed
b. Mini d. Other Than Mentioned
97. Vacations
a. Regular c. Themed
b. Mini d. Other Than Mentioned
ENTRY #
151. Figures
152. Tree Ornament
CLASS 21 STYROFOAM CRAFT
153. Scene
154. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 22 RECYCLED ITEM
ENTRY #
155. Tree Ornament
156. Scene
158. Centerpiece
159. Other Than Mentioned
157. Figures
CLASS 23
DUCT TAPE
ENTRY #
160. Flowers
161. Wallet
164. Clothing
165. Decorative (no flowers)
162. Purse
163. Hair Accessory
CLASS 24
ENTRY #
168. Wall Hanging
166. Jewelry
167. Other Than Mentioned
OTHER THAN MENTIONED TECHNIQUE
170. Tree Ornament
169. Centerpiece 171. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 25
WORK OF CHILDREN: AGE 5 – 8 YEARS
Please state age on entry tag
ENTRY #
Any item in any class mentioned above
CLASS 26
WORK OF CHILDREN: AGE 9 – 12 YEARS
Please state age on entry tag
ENTRY #
Any item in any class mentioned above.
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CLASS 27
WORK OF TEENS: AGE 13 – 18 YEARS
Please state age on entry tag ENTRY#
Any item in any class mentioned above.
CLASS 28
SPECIAL NEEDS
Please state age on entry tag ENTRY #
Any item in any class mentioned above.
DIVISION VI
CARE FACILITIES
Superintendent…………………………………………………………Judy Moody
Judge………………………………………………………………....Peggy Wright
Judging Tuesday, 16, 2024 – 10:00 am. at Exhibit Hall Ribbons will be awarded.
Group displays are welcome. They will be judged as a group. The Activity Directors of the Care Centers have the responsibility for bringing and picking up the entries.
All entries MUST have at least a FIRST NAME and the FACILITY THEY CAME FROM. ENTRIES ARE LIMINTED TO 2 ITEMS PER PERSON
The entries are to be in place in the Exhibit Hall Monday ,July 15th between 8:00 and 11:00 am.
Entries will be released on Saturday, July 20, 2024 between 12:00 and 2:00 pm . IF YOU CANNOT PICK UP YOUR ENTRY AT THIS TIME PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENT FOR SOMEONE TO PICK IT UP OR YOU MAY PCK IT UP AT FAIR OFFICE FOLOWING WEEK
No entry fee or pre-registration is required.
CLASS 4 WATERCOLOR
MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTERBOARD OR MATTED
(See Rule #6)
ENTRY #
31. Landscapes
32. Seascapes
33. Animals and Birds
34. Still Life
35. Portraits and Figures
36. Modern Art
37. Flowers/Plant
38. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS
5
ACRYLICS
MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTERBOARD OR MATTED
(See Rule #6)
ENTRY #
39. Landscapes 43. Portraits and Figures
40. Seascapes 44. Modern Art
41. Animals and Birds
42. Still Life
45. Flowers/Plant
46. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 6
PASTELS
MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTERBOARD OR MATTED (See Rule #6)
ENTRY #
47. Landscapes
48 Seascapes
49. Animals and Birds
50. Still Life
CLASS 7
PEN, PENCIL & INK
51. Portraits and Figures
52. Modern Art
53. Flowers/Plants
54. Other Than Mentioned
MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTERBOARD OR MATTED
ENTRY #
55. Landscapes
56. Seascapes
57. Animals and Birds
58. Still Life
DIVISION VII
FINE ARTS
Superintendents…………………………………………………..Tammy Sparks
Judge…………………………………………………...………
Exhibit Hall Opens at 9:00 a.m. & Closes at 8:30 p.m.
.Judging: Monday, July 15, 2024, – 2:30 PM
59. Portraits and Figures
60. Modern Art
61. Flowers/Plants
62. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS
8
CHARCOAL & CRAYON
MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTERBOARD OR MATTED
ENTRY #
63. Landscapes
64. Seascapes
65. Animals and Birds
66. Still Life
67. Portraits and Figures
68. Modern Art
69. Flowers/Plants
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CLASS 1
PICTURES MUST BE TAKEN SINCE JULY, 2019
PHOTOGRAPHY DIGITAL CAMERA PICTURE (BLACK & WHITE)5x7 or larger
MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTER BOARD, OR MATTED
(If your picture is framed, it must have a wire hanger. All other pictures will be hung with binder clips.)
ENTRY #
1. Sports
2 People
3. Animals/Bugs
4. Still Life
5. Picture series mounted together on poster
6. Flowers/Plant
7. Scenes
a. At Fair
b. Other
8. Altered—Explain How board. Example – same boat. May be snapshots. 9. Collage—4 or more pictures
a. Four pictures
b. More than four pictures
10. Landscapes
11. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 2
PICTURES MUST BE TAKEN SINCE JULY, 2019
PHOTAGRAPHY DIGITAL CAMERA PICTURE (COLOR) –5x7 or larger
MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTER BOARD, OR MATTED
(If your picture is framed, it must have a wire hanger. All other pictures will be hung with binder clips.)
ENTRY #
12. Sports
13. People
14. Animals/Bugs
15. Still Life
16 .Picture series mounted together on poster
17. Flowers/Plant
18. Scenes
a. At The Fair
b. Other
19. Altered—Explain How board. Example – same boat. May be snapshots.
20. Collage –4 or more
a. Four pictures Pictures
b. More than four pictures
21. Landscapes
22. Other Than Mentioned
CLASS 3
OIL
MUST BE MOUNTED ON POSTER BOARD, OR MATTED
RULES
1. Entries at Fair Office prior to Fair.
Sunday, July 14, 2024 3:00 – 5:00 pm at the Exhibit Hall
Monday, July 15, 2024 8:00 – 10:00 am at the Exhibit Hall
NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME
Entry fee is $.50 per item
You must get an exhibitor number at the front table before taking your items to the Division they will be entered in. You will need a separate sheet for each Division you enter items.
2. All articles entered for premiums must NEVER have been entered in the Southern Iowa Fair before. All work must be original, no kits or molds. Pictures must have been taken in the past 5 years.
3. Exhibitors are limited to 1 entry in each number, but as many classes as you wish. The Judge has the right to disqualify one.
4. No work will be accepted unless prepared by the exhibitor for display
5. Watercolors and prints must be framed UNDER PLEXIGLASS ONLY – NO GLASS. Oil and acrylics must be framed with wires for proper hanging. No glued on hangers will be accepted. No string with tape fasteners.
6. If a picture not equipped with a hanging wire, it will not be judged.
7. All pictures that are not framed do not require a hanger of any kind, but must be mounted on Poster Board or matted. (they will be hung with binder clips) If they are framed they must have a hanging wire.
8. The name and address of the exhibitor and title of the work must be firmly affixed on the back of each exhibit. Affix entry tag to the top right corner of the back.
9. All paintings or exhibits must be hand painted. Work must have been done entirely by the exhibitor.
10. “Other Than Mentioned” cannot be used if it’s for a 2nd picture already in that category!
11. All work will be judged on originality of subject, quality and handling the materials used, graphic appeal, and overall pictorial representation.
12. Copyright Law applies to all entries
13. We will not be responsible in case of breakage.
14. All entries must be the work of amateurs unless stated on the entry tag.
15. No talking to the Judge is allowed during Judging.
16. Best of Show ribbon will be awarded at the discretion of the Judge.
17. Entries will be released Saturday, July 20 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm IF YOU CANNOT PICK UP YOUR ITEMS AT THIS TIME PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENT FOR SOMEONE TO PICK IT UP OR YOU MAY PICK IT UP AT FAIR OFFICE THE FOLLOWING WEEK. Premium money will be with Office Personnel in the Exhibit Hall. Absolutely NO early releases. Premiums: First Place - $3.00 Second - $2.00 Rosette—$5.00
ENTRY #
23 Landscapes
24. Seascapes
25. Animals and Birds
26. Still Life
27. Portraits and Figures
28. Modern Art
29. Flowers/Plant
30. Other Than Mentioned
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