DEPARTMENT P - JUNIOR DEPARTMENT

 

Superintendent - Stephanie Theis

 

    Premiums:  1st $12; 2nd $10; 3rd $8.

     Amount offered:  $4,290

   All entry fees are $3.00 for each entry.

 

   All entries for Classes N and P must be entered and in place by

   3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

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                                         Judging begins Sunday, August 17 at 3:30 pm

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Class P Rules:

1.  Section 260.95   Junior classes are eligible for premium state aid only if they are open to boys and girls who are 8 years of age or in the third grade and not yet 21 years of age on or before September 1 of the year previous to the fair."  

2.  Any youth living outside of the county, but belonging to an organized club or group or attending school within Union or Johnson County, may enter exhibits at the Union County Fair.

3.  Each exhibitor will assume all risk for his/her exhibit.

4.  All junior entries other than livestock will be entered Saturday, August 17, 2024 between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.

5.  $3.00 entry fee per exhibit.  NO REFUNDS

6.  Each exhibitor must present a completed exhibitor's entry form with the entry fee at the time of entering exhibits.

7.  There must be an entry tag for each entry.  This tag will be secured at the point of registration at the time the exhibits are brought in.  An exhibitor may enter a class only once unless otherwise stated.

8.  Any youth that exhibits at the fair will receive a pass free of charge upon proof of exhibit.  This pass, an arm band, is good for all days of the fair. 

9.  No exhibit will be released prior to 1:00 pm on Sunday, August 18, 2024 and all exhibits must be picked up before 3:00 pm, Sunday August 25, 2024.  The fair board reserves the right to withhold payment of premiums to individuals who do not abide by this rule.

10.  The fair will not be responsible for items not claimed after 3 pm on Sunday, August 25, 2024. 

11. Division superintendents will act as supervisors of exhibits in all classes.  

12.  Decisions of the judges will be final in all classes.

13. Exhibitors may enter 2 articles in the same class.

14.  THE MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY EXHIBITS DEEMED UNWORTHY OR WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO THE CLASS DESCRIPTION.

 

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Section 1:  JUNIOR GARDEN AND FIELD CROPS

-Vonda Hill-

All entries must be grown by the exhibitor and should be ideal market stage.

1700 - Decorative exhibit of vegetables grown by exhibitor, to include 6 varieties.

1701- Exhibit of vegetables, 1 peck at least 5 kinds, ages 8-15

1702-Exhibit of vegetables, 1 peck at least 5 kinds, ages 16-21

1703 - Commercial garden exhibit, peck, one kind of vegetable.

1704 - Pumpkin, "Best Pumpkin"

1705 - Largest field pumpkin, 1

1706 - Watermelon, 1 largest

1707 - Best watermelon

1708 - Muskmelon, 1

1709 - Sweet corn, 6 ears, this year's crop, with husk

1710-Cherry Tomatoes, 3 on a plate

1711-Tomatoes, Ripe, 3 on a plate

1712-Potatoes, White, any variety, 3 on a plate

1713-Potatoes, Red, any variety, 3 on a plate

1714-Sweet Onion, 3 on a plate

1715-Sweet Peppers, 3 on a plate

1716-Yellow Squash, 3 on a plate

1717-Zucchini Squash, 3 on a plate

1718-Okra, 3 on a plate

1719-Snap Beans, 6 on a plate

1720-Marketing Cucumbers, 3 on a plate

1721-Eggplant, 3 on a plate

1722 - Sunflower, seeded, best (most mature)

1723 - Sunflower, seeded, largest

1724 - Gourds, 3 on a plate

1725 - Any crop not otherwise mentioned

Champion crop exhibit trophy

Reserve Champion crop exhibit, trophy

 

SECTION 2: JUNIOR FLOWERS

Only one exhibit of flowers per class shall be allowed each exhibitor.  It is recommended that exhibits be made in narrow-necked bottles that are not taller than half of the length of the stem of the specimen exhibited.  All flower containers must be satisfactorily weighted.  Foliage should be left on the specimen exhibited.  Exhibit must be grown and entered by exhibitor.  Flowers must be entered by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023 for judging that evening.

1726-Zinnia, giant, 1 color, 3 blooms

1727-Zinnia, dwarf, mixed colors, 3 blooms

1728-Zinnia, dwarf, 1 color, 3 blooms

1729-Zinnia, giant, mixed colors, 3 blooms

1730-Marigold, large, 3 blooms

1731-Marigold, small, 3 blooms, ages 8-15

1732-Marigold, small, 3 blooms, ages16-21

1733-Petunias, 1 color, 3 blooms, ages 8-15

1734-Petunias, 1 color, 3 blooms, ages 16-21

1735-Any bloom not listed above

1736-A collection of cut flowers, 6 blooms

1737-Perennial flower, large, 1 bloom, or small 3 blooms

1738-Fresh flower arrangement by exhibitor, ages 8-15

1739-Fresh flower arrangement by exhibitor, ages 16-21

1740-Dried artificial arrangement by exhibitor, ages 8-15

1741-Dried artificial arrangement by exhibitor, ages 16-21

1742-House plants, flowering

1743-House plants, foliage

1744-Sunflower blooms, 3

1745-Exhibit of fresh herbs

1746-Hanging basket, plant or arrangement

 

Champion flower exhibit Trophy

Reserve Champion Flower exhibit

Champion arrangement, Trophy

Reserve champion arrangement

Special Indoor Flower Trophy

 

 

 

Section 3:  HOME ECONOMICS - FOODS

All exhibits must be made by exhibitor. Exhibitors may have up to two entries per class. However, they must be different varieties (i.e. one may show three chocolate chip cookies on one plate and show three peanut better cookies on another plate and an entry fee would be taken for each plate).  All baked goods are to be exhibited on paper plates in a closed plastic Zip-loc bag with exhibitor tag attached to plate. No cream fillings or mixes can be used. All canned foods must be canned between 2021 and 2022 fair time, and properly labeled.

 

Canned Fruit and Vegetables:

1747-Jams and Jellies, 1 jelly jar

1748-Vegetables, 1 pint jar

1749-Miscellaneous, 1 pint jar (i.e. honey, sauce, salsa)

 

 

Junior Baking:

1750-Cookies, 3, exhibitor ages 8-11

1751-Cookies, 3, exhibitor ages 12-14

1752-Cookies, 3, exhibitor ages 15-21

1753-Brownies, 3, exhibitor ages 8-11

1754-Brownies, 3, exhibitor ages 12-14

1755-Brownies, 3, exhibitor ages 15-21

1756-Fruit, nut or other quick bread, ½ loaf, no slicing, ages 8-13

1757-Fruit, nut or other quick bread, ½ loaf, no slicing, ages 14-21

1758-Yeast bread or rolls, 1/2 loaf or 3 rolls

1759-Small cake or 3 cupcakes on a plate

1760-Pie crust shell or other pastry

1761-Candy, 3 pieces

1762-Microwave cooking, small cake, 3 candies, or 3 bar cookies

1763-International dessert, 3 servings, include recipe  and country originated from

1764-Cake decorating, 1/2 or small

1765-Holiday baking, 3 servings (examples: Christmas cookies, edible holiday wreaths)

 

 

 

Section 4:  JUNIOR CLOTHING

-Conda Nave-

All sewing and needlework projects must be made by the exhibitor and of current year's work. All garments must be clean and well pressed.

Only one entry per class by a single exhibitor.

 

Exhibitors Age 8-13

1766-Sportswear

1767-Wearable art painted, printed or stenciled

1768-Simple sewn article of clothing

1769-Any item not otherwise mentioned

1770-Accessories, any exhibitor 8-18

 

 

 

Section 5:  JUNIOR ADVANCED CLOTHING CLASSES

Exhibitors Age 14-18

All sewing and needlework projects must be made by the exhibitor and of current year's work. All garments must be clean and well pressed.

Only one entry per class by a single exhibitor. 

1771-Sportswear

1772-Wearable art painted, printed, stenciled, beaded, or sequined

1773-Simple sewn article of clothing

1774-Recyled Garments-Made into new garment-Include picture of original garment

1775-Any garment not otherwise mentioned

 

Champion Clothing exhibit, Trophy given

Reserve Champion Clothing exhibit, trophy

 

 

 

Section 6:  HOME ARTS

1776-Knitted, crocheted, needlepoint, crewel or other needlework

1777-Best embroidered item

1778-Doll blanket, baby blanket, or quilt

1779-Ceramic item, or stone work,  exhibitor ages 8-13

1780-Ceramic item, or stone work, exhibitor ages 14-21

1781-Pretty punch, latch hook, or weaved item

1782-Decorated wall hangings, pillow, etc.; painted, printed or dyed

1783-Home arts item not otherwise mentioned,

      exhibitor ages 8-13

1784-Home arts item not otherwise mentioned,

      exhibitor ages 14-21

1785-Pillow, toy or other stuffed home arts item

1786-T-shirt quilt or throw

1787-Any holiday item

1788-Decorated Tote Purses, not sewn, ages 8-13,

1789-Decorated Tote Purses, not sewn, ages 18-21

 

Champion Home Arts exhibit trophy

Reserve Champion Home Arts exhibit, trophy

 

 

 

Section 7:  CRAFTS AND HOBBIES

-Melissa Ellis-

 

JUNIOR WOODWORK, ELECTRICAL, METAL

1790-Exhibit any item made of wood not requiring advanced skills, exhibitor ages 8-11

1791-Exhibit any item made of wood, exhibitor ages 12-14

1792-Exhibit any item made of wood, exhibitor ages 15-21

1793-Exhibit of electrical or metal nature, exhibitor ages 8-13

1794-Exhibit of electrical or metal nature, exhibitor ages 14-21

Champion Woodworking Exhibit trophy

Champion electric or metal exhibit trophy 

 

CRAFTS

1795-Craft item assembled by a girl from a kit, ages 8-11

1796-Craft item assembled by a girl from a kit, ages 12-14

1797-Craft item assembled by a girl from a kit, ages 15-21

1798-Craft item assembled by a boy from a kit, ages 8-11

1799-Craft item assembled by a boy from a kit, ages 12-14

1800-Craft item assembled by a boy from a kit, ages 15-21

1801-Craft item not made from a kit, girl ages 8-11

1802-Craft item not made from a kit, girl ages 12-14

1803-Craft item not made from a kit, girl ages 15-21

1804-Craft item not made from a kit, boy ages 8-11

1805-Craft item not made from a kit, boy ages 12-14

1806-Craft item not made from a kit, boy ages 15-21

 

HOBBIES

1807-Exhibit of one or more models made by exhibitor (cars, boats, planes, etc.)

1808-Most interesting collection by girl, ages 8-11 (limit of 10 items)

1809-Most interesting collection by girl, ages 12-14 (limit of 10 items)

1810-Most interesting collection by girl, ages 15-21 (limit of 10 items)

1811-Most interesting collection by boy, ages 8-11 (limit of 10 items)

1812-Most interesting collection by boy, ages 12-14 (limit of 10 items)

1813-Most interesting collection by boy, ages 15-21 (limit of 10 items)

1814-Exhibit of any hobby not otherwise mentioned, ages 8-11

1815-Exhibit of any hobby not otherwise mentioned, ages 12-14

1816-Exhibit of any hobby not otherwise mentioned, ages 15-21

 

 

 

Section 8:  FINE ARTS

No frames.  

Work must be made by the exhibitor. 

1817-Best Original Drawing, 1 piece, Ages 8-11 (i.e. colored pencil, markers, charcoal)

1818-Best Original Drawing, 1 piece, Ages 12-14 (i.e. colored pencil, markers, charcoal)

1819-Best Original Drawing, 1 piece, Ages 15-21 (i.e. colored pencil, markers, charcoal)

1820-Best Original Painting, 1 piece, Ages 8-11 

1821-Best Original Painting, 1 piece, Ages 12-14 

1822-Best Original Painting, 1 piece, Ages 15-21

 

Section 9:  Photography

No frames.  Please have matted or dry mount.

Work must be made by the exhibitor. 

1823-Color Photography, Nature, Ages 8-14, 1-8x10 photo

1824-Color Photography, Nature, Ages 15-21, 1-8x10 photo

1825-Color Photography, Animals or People, Ages 8-14, 1-8x10 photo

1826-Color Photography, Animals or People, Ages 15-21, 1-8x10 photo

1827-Color Photography, Manmade Structures, Ages 8-14, 1-8x10 photo​ (i.e. buildings, bridges, etc)

1828-Color Photography, Manmade Structures, Ages 15-21, 1-8x10 photo​ (i.e. buildings, bridges, etc)

1829-Black & White/Sepia/Monochromatic Photography, Nature, Ages 8-14, 1-8x10 photo

1830-Black & White/Sepia/Monochromatic Photography, Nature, Ages 15-21, 1-8x10 photo

1831-Black & White/Sepia/Monochromatic Photography, Animals or People, Ages 8-14, 1-8x10 photo

1832-Black & White/Sepia/Monochromatic Photography, Animals or People, Ages 15-21,1-8x10 photo

1833-Black & White/Sepia/Monochromatic Photography, Manmade Structures, Ages 8-14, 1-8x10  photo (i.e. buildings, bridges, etc)

1834-Black & White/Sepia/Monochromatic Photography, Manmade Structures, Ages 15-21, 1-8x10  photo (i.e. buildings, bridges, etc)

1835-Exhibit not otherwise mentioned, Ages 8-14, 1 piece

1836-Exhibit not otherwise mentioned, Ages 15-21, 1 piece

 

Section 10:  Additional Media

All entries must be current years work and created by exhibitor.

1837-3D Art, Any Media, Ages 8-14 (i.e. pottery, carvings, sculptures, etc.)

1838-3D Art, Any Media, Ages 15-21 (i.e. pottery, carvings, sculptures, etc.)

1839-Exhibit not otherwise mentioned,1 piece

 

 

Section 11:  JUNIOR CITIZENSHIP

-Lori Rich-

1840-Essay contest subject: “How has Union County influenced your life?”  on 8 ½  X 11 paper, 1-2 pages, handwritten or typed. Ages 8-11

1841-Essay contest subject: “How has Union County influenced your life?” on 8 ½  X 11 paper, 1-2 pages, handwritten or typed. Ages 12-14

1842-Essay contest subject: “How has Union County influenced your life?” on 8 ½  X 11 paper, 1-2 pages, handwritten or typed. Ages 15-21

 

 Trophy awarded

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Department P, Section 16:

 

Open to Ages 5-8

 

Premiums--1st:$4; 2nd: $3; 3rd:$2; 4th: $1

     Only one entry per class.

     No entry fee.

 

• Open to youth of Union and Johnson Counties who are five years of age and not yet 8 years of age and completed 2nd grage.  Exhibits are to be the work of the exhibitor and must be current year's work.  Rules for these classes are included in the Junior Rules which may be found in the book at the beginning of Class P.  (Rules 2-3 and 6-13)  Please do not display any work in a glass container.

• All baked goods should be homemade by the exhibitor. Cover names on schoolwork and artwork when possible. Original drawings and paintings should not be framed.

• If completed 3rd grade, entries must be entered in Dept. N or P.

• All entries must be entered and in place by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2024.  Premiums and ribbons to be awarded.

• Articles are to be removed between 1:00pm and 3:00pm on Sunday, August 25, 2024. The Fair Association will not be responsible for articles not claimed by 3:00pm on Sunday 25, 2024.

  Exhibitors may enter two articles in the same class.

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                                         Judging begins Saturday, August 17 at 3:30 pm

 

 

Classes:

1850:  Essay, My County Fair, ages 5-6

1851:  Essay, My County Fair, ages 7-8

1852:  Best display of Kindergarten Work, 3-5 pieces, mounted on a poster board

1853:  Best display of First Grade Work, 3-5 pieces mounted on a poster board.

1854:  Best display of Second Grade work, 3-5 pieces mounted on a poster board.

1855:  Original Drawing, ages 5-6

1856:  Original Drawing, ages 7-8

1857:  Original painting, ages 5-6

1858:  Original painting, ages 7-8

1859:  Craft not made from a kit, ages 5-6

1860:  Craft not made from a kit, ages 7-8

1861:  Craft made from a kit, ages 5-6

1862:  Craft made from a kit, ages 7-8

1863:  Photography, ages 7-8, an exhibit, of 3-5 photographs, mounted and labeled.

1864:  Sunflowers, 3 blooms, ages 5-8

1865:  Flowers, annual, any cut, 3 blooms, ages 5-6

1866:  flowers, annual, any cut, 3 blooms, ages 7-8

***Classes 1864, 1865, 1866: Flower containers are to be weighted, and foliage should be left on specimen***

1867:  Cookies, any 3, ages 7-8

1868:  Brownies, any 3, ages 7-8

***Cookies and Brownies should be exhibited on a paper plate in a zip style bag.

1869:  Cupcakes, any 2, ages 5-6

1870:  Cupcakes, any 2, ages 7-8

1871:  Watermelon, largest, ages 5-6

1872:  Watermelon, largest, ages 7-8

1873:  Home grown vegetable, best decorated as favorite superhero or princess character, ages 5-6

1874:  Home grown vegetable, best decorated as favorite superhero or princess character, ages 7-8

1875:  Tomatoes, any 3 on a plate, one variety, ages 5-6

1876:  Tomatoes, any 3 on a plate, one variety, ages 7-8

***1875-1876 should be ideal market stage*****

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