Open Class
| FORMS |
Palo Alto County Fair
Lot Descriptions
Lot 1 – People – Studio/outdoor Portraiture, candids, close-up depicting some activity, expressions.
Adult Division (age 18 and over)
CLASS 5 – “Iowa Landscapes” (Adult) 1. Only the top three photographs in each division will receive a ribbon and cash award.
2020 theme is "Spring to Life" 2021 theme is "Barns"
‘Conservation Iowa’
CLASS 7 – “Polinator's Paradise” (Adult)
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| FOOD |
Palo Alto County Fair
Open Class: Foods
Superintendent
Devona Perkins
(712) 490-6611
manager@paloaltocountyfair.com
2. Entrant does not have to be a resident of Palo Alto County.
3. Entries are limited to 8 per exhibitor with only one entry per lot.
4. Recipe must be included with each entry. The Palo Alto County Fair reserves the right to keep the recipe of winning entries.
5. Baked goods are to be placed on heavy cardboard or heavy paper plate and put in a plastic food storage bag. Anything not in a plastic bag will not be accepted.
6. Any article that becomes unsightly during the fair will be discarded.
7. All possible care will be taken to protect exhibits. The Palo Alto County Fair will not be responsible for loss or damage to exhibits or property of exhibitors.
8. Judging will be based upon appearance, texture, crumb, aroma and taste. Judges will decide which ribbons, if any, are to be awarded. Decision of the judge is final.
9. No exhibitor will be allowed in area during judging.
10. There is no fee to enter.
11. Premiums will be awarded as follows: blue ribbon $2.00, red ribbon $1.50, white ribbon $1.00.
12. Entry forms can be downloaded at www.paloaltocountyfair.com or are available at the Palo Alto County Extension Office. The superintendent and volunteers are available to help with any questions at time of entry. Having your entry form started is greatly appreciated.
Class 1 – YEAST BREADS Adult Division, age 18 & over
Lot 1 – White Bread
Lot 2 – Whole Wheat Bread
Lot 3 – Rye Bread
Lot 4 – Dinner Rolls – 4
Lot 5 – Cinnamon Rolls – 4
Lot 6 – Caramel Rolls – 4
Lot 7 – Other sweet roll – 4
Lot 8 – Bread Machine loaf
Lot 9 – Other Yeast Bread
Class 2 – QUICK BREADS – NON-YEAST
Lot 1 – Baking powder biscuits – 4
Lot 2 – Cornbread
Lot 3 – Banana Bread
Lot 4 – Zucchini Bread
Lot 5 – Pumpkin Bread
Lot 6 – Muffins – 4
Lot 7 – Coffee Cake
Lot 8 – Other quick bread
Class 3 – COOKIES - Unfrosted
6 cookies/bars on a plate
Lot 1 – Chocolate Chip
Lot 2 - Oatmeal
Lot 3 – Peanut Butter
Lot 4 – Sugar
Lot 5 – Spritz
Lot 6 – No-bake Cookies
Lot 7 – Brownies
Lot 8 – Bars
Lot 9 – Other cookie
Class 4 – CAKES - unfrosted
8x8 or 9x9 or bundt/tube cakes
Lot 1 – Angel Food Cake
Lot 2 – Bundt Cake
Lot 3 – Chocolate Cake
Lot 4 – White Cake
Lot 5 – Other Cake
Class 5 – YEAST BREADS Youth Division – Under age 18
Lot 1 – White Bread
Lot 2 – Whole Wheat Bread
Lot 3 – Rye Bread
Lot 4 – Dinner Rolls – 4
Lot 5 – Cinnamon Rolls – 4
Lot 6 – Caramel Rolls – 4
Lot 7 – Other sweet roll – 4
Lot 8 – Bread Machine loaf
Lot 9 – Other Yeast Bread
Class 6 – QUICK BREADS – NON-YEAST
Lot 1 – Baking powder biscuits – 4
Lot 2 – Cornbread
Lot 3 – Banana Bread
Lot 4 – Zucchini Bread
Lot 5 – Pumpkin Bread
Lot 6 – Muffins – 4
Lot 7 – Coffee Cake
Lot 8 – Other quick bread
Class 7 – COOKIES - Unfrosted
6 cookies/bars on a plate
Lot 1 – Chocolate Chip
Lot 2 - Oatmeal
Lot 3 – Peanut Butter
Lot 4 – Sugar
Lot 5 – Spritz
Lot 6 – No-bake Cookies
Lot 7 – Brownies
Lot 8 – Bars
Lot 9 – Other cookie
Class 8 – CAKES - unfrosted
8x8 or 9x9 or bundt/tube cakes
Lot 1 – Angel Food Cake
Lot 2 – Bundt Cake
Lot 3 – Chocolate Cake
Lot 4 – White Cake
Lot 5 – Other Cake
| GARDEN |
Palo Alto County Fair
Open Class: Garden
Superintendent
Devona Perkins
(712) 490-6611
manager@paloaltocountyfair.com
1. All entries must be grown by the exhibitor.
2. Entrant does not have to be a resident of Palo Alto County.
3. Entries are limited to 8 per exhibitor. NEW in 2019 More than one entry per lot will be allowed, but must be of different varieties.
4. The variety of the specimen must be included on the entry tag.
5. Vegetables should be displayed on a paper plate, uncovered.
6. Flowers must be displayed in a glass container appropriate in size and proportion to specimen. Wedging materials are permitted in the neck of the container. No leaves in water. Do not use any cleaner or wax that gives plant leaves a shiny look. They must be presented in their natural state.
7. Any article that becomes unsightly during the fair will be discarded.
8. All possible care will be taken to protect exhibits. The Palo Alto County Fair will not be responsible for loss or damage to exhibits or property of exhibitors.
9. Judging will be based upon quality, uniformity and appearance. Judges will decide which ribbons, if any, are to be awarded. Decision of the judge is final.
10. No exhibitor will be allowed in area during judging.
11. There is no fee to enter.
12. Premiums will be awarded as follows: blue ribbon $2.00, red ribbon $1.50, white ribbon $1.00.
13. Entry forms can be downloaded at www.paloaltocountyfair.com or are available at the Palo Alto County Extension Office. The superintendent and volunteers are available to help with any questions at time of entry. Having your entry form started is greatly appreciated.
Class 1 – Vegetables Adult Division, age 18 & over
Lot 1 – Beans, snap, 5
Lot 2 – Beans, other (lima, pole, etc) 5
Lot 3 – Beets, 3
Lot 4 – Broccoli, 1
Lot 5 – Brussel Sprouts, 5
Lot 6 – Cabbage, Red, 1
Lot 7 – Cabbage, Round, 1
Lot 8 – Carrots, 5
Lot 9 – Cauliflower, 1
Lot 10 – Celery, root attached, 1 bunch
Lot 11 – Cucumbers, Pickling 2” – 3”, 3
Lot 12 – Cucumbers, Dill 3”-5”, 3
Lot 13 – Cucumbers, Slicing 6”-8”, 3
Lot 14 – Dill, 2 heads
Lot 15 – Eggplant, 1
Lot 16 – Garlic, 3
Lot 17 – Kale, 1
Lot 18 – Kohlrabi, 3
Lot 19 – Lettuce, head, 1
Lot 20 – Okra, 3
Lot 21 – Onions, Red, 3
Lot 22 – Onions, White, 3
Lot 23 – Onions, Yellow,3
Lot 24 – Onions, green, 3
Lot 25 – Parsley, 3
Lot 26 – Peas, 5 pods
Lot 27 – Peppers, Bell any color, 3
Lot 28 – Peppers, Jalepeno, 3
Lot 29 – Peppers, other, 3
Lot 30 – Potatoes, red, 3
Lot 31 – Potatoes, white, 3
Lot 32 – Potatoes, yellow/gold, 3
Lot 33 – Potatoes, any other, 3
Lot 34 – Radish, 1bunch of 5 tied at leaves
Lot 35 – Rhubarb, 1 bunch of 3 stalks
Lot 36 – Squash, Summer, 1
Lot 37 – Squash, Winter, 1
Lot 38 – Squash, Zucchini, 1
Lot 39 – Sweet Corn, 3
Lot 40 – Sweet Potatoes or Yams, 3
Lot 41 – Tomatoes – cherry/grape, 5
Lot 42 – Tomatoes – Roma, 3
Lot 43 – Tomatoes, Red, 3
Lot 44 – Tomatoes, any other, 3
Lot 45 – Turnips, 3
Lot 46 – Not specified, named
Exhibitors are highly encouraged to reference the Iowa State University Extension Publication “Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit”. This can be found on the Iowa State University Extension Website http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/horticulture
** Refer to the list above for the number of each specimen required. This will take precedence over all other printed materials.
Class 2 – Pail of Posies Adult Division, age 18 & Over
Class 3 – Pail of Posies Youth Division, under age 18
Participants will use a 5-gallon bucket as a planter. It is recommended that a portion of the bucket be filled with packing peanuts to keep it from becoming too heavy to carry. The participant may choose any live plant material – flowers, corn stalk, soybeans, tomato plant, etc. The participant may choose to have a theme for their planter. Other decorative materials may be added. Pails will be displayed throughout the fairgrounds.
Class 4 – Flowers/Plants Adult Division
Annuals
Lot 1 – Asters
Lot 2 – Celosia
Lot 3 – Cosmos
Lot 4 – Hibiscus
Lot 5 – Marigolds
Lot 6 – Pansies
Lot 7 – Petunias
Lot 8 – Salvia
Lot 9 – Snapdragons
Lot 10 – Sunflowers
Lot 11 – Zinnias
Lot 12 – Any other annual not listed, named
Perennials – Biennials
Lot 13 – Asters
Lot 14 – Bachelor Buttons
Lot 15 – Chrysanthemums
Lot 16 – Daisy, any type
Lot 17 – Dianthus
Lot 18 – Delphinium
Lot 19 – Hemerocallis (Daylillies)
Lot 20 – Hosta leaves
Lot 21 – Hydrangea
Lot 22 – Any other perennial not listed, named
Roses
Lot 23 – Hybrid Tea
Lot 24 – Floribunda
Lot 25 – Grand Flora
Lot 26 – Miniature
Lot 27 – Any other rose not listed
Bulbs and related structures
Lot 28 – Allium
Lot 29 – Cannas
Lot 30 – Dahlias
Lot 31 – Gladiolus
Lot 32 – Iris
Lot 33 – Lillies
Lot 34 – Tuberous Begonia
Lot 35 – Any other bulb or related structure
Container Grown Plants – displayed in the container
Lot 36 – African Violet
Lot 37 – Begonia
Lot 38 – Cactus
Lot 39 – Succulent
Lot 40 – Dish Garden
Lot 41 – Patio Planter
Lot 42 – Hanging Planter
Lot 43 – Other container grown plant or plants not listed, named
Class 5 – Vegetables Youth Division, under age 18
Lot 1 – Beans, snap, 5
Lot 2 – Beans, other (lima, pole, etc) 5
Lot 3 – Beets, 3
Lot 4 – Broccoli, 1
Lot 5 – Brussel Sprouts, 5
Lot 6 – Cabbage, Red, 1
Lot 7 – Cabbage, Round, 1
Lot 8 – Carrots, 5
Lot 9 – Cauliflower, 1
Lot 10 – Celery, root attached, 1 bunch
Lot 11 – Cucumbers, Pickling 2” – 3”, 3
Lot 12 – Cucumbers, Dill 3”-5”, 3
Lot 13 – Cucumbers, Slicing 6”-8”, 3
Lot 14 – Dill, 2 heads
Lot 15 – Eggplant, 1
Lot 16 – Garlic, 3
Lot 17 – Kale, 1
Lot 18 – Kohlrabi, 3
Lot 19 – Lettuce, head, 1
Lot 20 – Okra, 3
Lot 21 – Onions, Red, 3
Lot 22 – Onions, White, 3
Lot 23 – Onions, Yellow,3
Lot 24 – Onions, green, 3
Lot 25 – Parsley, 3
Lot 26 – Peas, 5 pods
Lot 27 – Peppers, Bell any color, 3
Lot 28 – Peppers, Jalepeno, 3
Lot 29 – Peppers, other, 3
Lot 30 – Potatoes, red, 3
Lot 31 – Potatoes, white, 3
Lot 32 – Potatoes, yellow/gold, 3
Lot 33 – Potatoes, any other, 3
Lot 34 – Radish, 1bunch of 5 tied at leaves
Lot 35 – Rhubarb, 1 bunch of 3 stalks
Lot 36 – Squash, Summer, 1
Lot 37 – Squash, Winter, 1
Lot 38 – Squash, Zucchini, 1
Lot 39 – Sweet Corn, 3
Lot 40 – Sweet Potatoes or Yams, 3
Lot 41 – Tomatoes – cherry/grape, 5
Lot 42 – Tomatoes – Roma, 3
Lot 43 – Tomatoes, Red, 3
Lot 44 – Tomatoes, any other, 3
Lot 45 – Turnips, 3
Lot 46 – Not specified, named
Exhibitors are highly encouraged to reference the Iowa State University Extension Publication “Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit”. This can be found on the Iowa State University Extension Website http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/horticulture
** Refer to the list above for the number of each specimen required. This will take precedence over all other printed materials.
Class 6 – Flowers/Plants Youth Division, age 17 & under
Annuals
Lot 1 – Asters
Lot 2 – Celosia
Lot 3 – Cosmos
Lot 4 – Hibiscus
Lot 5 – Marigolds
Lot 6 – Pansies
Lot 7 – Petunias
Lot 8 – Salvia
Lot 9 – Snapdragons
Lot 10 – Sunflowers
Lot 11 – Zinnias
Lot 12 – Any other annual not listed, named
Perennials – Biennials
Lot 13 – Asters
Lot 14 – Bachelor Buttons
Lot 15 – Chrysanthemums
Lot 16 – Daisy, any type
Lot 17 – Dianthus
Lot 18 – Delphinium
Lot 19 – Hemerocallis (Daylillies)
Lot 20 – Hosta leaves
Lot 21 – Hydrangea
Lot 22 – Any other perennial not listed, named
Roses
Lot 23 – Hybrid Tea
Lot 24 – Floribunda
Lot 25 – Grand Flora
Lot 26 – Miniature
Lot 27 – Any other rose not listed
Bulbs and related structures
Lot 28 – Allium
Lot 29 – Cannas
Lot 30 – Dahlias
Lot 31 – Gladiolus
Lot 32 – Iris
Lot 33 – Lillies
Lot 34 – Tuberous Begonia
Lot 35 – Any other bulb or related structure
Container Grown Plants – displayed in the container
Lot 36 – African Violet
Lot 37 – Begonia
Lot 38 – Cactus
Lot 39 – Succulent
Lot 40 – Dish Garden
Lot 41 – Patio Planter
Lot 42 – Hanging Planter
Lot 43 – Other container grown plant or plants not listed, named