Nez Perce County Fair Exhibitor's Handbook 2021

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DEPARTMENT ( J ) - FRUIT

SUPERINTENDENTS: DIXIE ALFORD (208) 843-2472 DIVISIONS CHILD - GOLD Up - 8 Yrs

YOUTH - GREEN 9 – 12 Yrs

TEEN - BLUE 13 – 18 Yrs

ADULT - WHITE 19 - 59 Yrs

SENIOR - PINK 60 Yrs - Over

DISABLED YELLOW

ENTRY DATE: Tuesday, September 21st from Noon until 8 p.m. Judging will be Wednesday starting at 8 a.m. until the judges are finished. The fairgrounds will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 23rd to the public. GENERAL RULES FOR THIS DEPARTMENT • All fruits must be grown by exhibitor and identified. • Plate of three (3) constitutes an exhibit; Except; Berries (1 Cup), Cherries (6), Grapes (1-Cluster) • Plates will be provided on entry day by Fair Committee. • Entry cards MUST be complete and legible or they will be discarded and any premium due forfeited. Use address labels or order free labels from the fair office PRIOR to entry day. WHAT JUDGES LOOK FOR IN FRUIT (GRAPES WILL NOT BE JUDGED BY TASTE!) • CONDITION: Free from disease, insect, mechanical or other forms of damage. • QUALITY: In best & prime eating condition. Crisp, firm mature, not over or under ripe • UNIFORMITY: All specimens uniform in size ripeness, shape & color. • TYPICAL OF VARIETY: Varieties should be identified. Be typical of the type & variety. Avoiding unusual or non-typical types of exhibits for show purposes. • SIZE: Do not select specimens on the basis of size alone. Very large specimens may not be tender or flavorful. AWARDS RIBBONS: 1st Blue – $3 • 2nd Red – $2 • 3rd White – $1 / STICKER AWARDS: Receive silk ribbon when premium is paid, if desired. SPECIAL ROSETTE RIBBONS: BEST OF SHOW – Adult & Junior (9-18 yrs) Awarded by judges in each age division providing an entry deserves such merit. Sponsor: Family of Ed Ranta, Lewiston - ADULT - $20 Cash BEST OF CLASS – Awarded at judges’ discretion. SWEEPSTAKES – Adult & Junior (9-18 yrs) One (1) each age division. Exhibitor receiving the most BLUE Ribbons. (Minimum of 5 ribbons) RED counted for tie breaker. SUPERINTENDENT’S CHOICE – Awarded at superintendent’s discretion.

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