Join us at the
27th Annual Salem Fair!
BLUE RIBBON EXHIBITS
REGISTRATION DAY
Monday
June 30, 2014
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Special Contest info and rules are online at
salemfair.com under exhibitor info.
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Highlights of 2014
Some of the new Categories
include:
Breads – Doughnuts
Knitting - Finger knitting and Arm knitting
New Sewing Categories
Rubber band bracelets and Mesh Wreaths
Photography -- Selfies
Entry days & Times for Special
Contests
Mon,
June 30
Tue, July 1
Wed, July 2
Thurs, July 3
Fri, July 4
Sat, July 5
Registration
for Blue
Ribbon
Exhibits
8 am – 6 pm
Exhibits
CLOSED
3:30-6:30
Check –in for
Prestige
Gymnastics
Handstand
Contest
5pm
Check-in for
Fair Food
Contest
1-3
Check-in
for
Salem Art
Center
Contest
12 – 2
Check-in for
Macaroni
Kid’s
Macaroni Art
contest
4-6
Art Station
Mon, July 7
1 – 3 pm
Check-in for
Professional/
Amateur
“It’s a Small
World” cake
contest
Tue, July 8
Wed, July 9
Thur, July 10
Fri, July 11
Sat, July 12
3 – 5 pm pm
Check-in for
Wilton
Cupcake
Contest
3 – 5 pm
Check-in for
King Arthur
Flour’s
contest
3 – 5 pm
Check-in
for Red
Star
Yeast’s
Contest
Exhibits open
at noon
Sun, July 13
Exhibit Pickup for ALL
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*Special contest dates are subject to change until the opening of the fair, check back on
salemfair.com
**Exhibits are open on weeknights starting July 2 from 4 – 10 pm and on weekends from
noon to 10 pm.
GARDEN PRODUCE EXHIBITS
(These exhibits will be received between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
on Monday, June 30, 2014.)
1.
2.
3.
The exhibitor must have grown all exhibits.
All General Rules and Regulations apply, including those specific to Garden Produce.
An individual may enter as many classes as they wish in the division, but can
Enter only one item per class.
4.
Amateurs only!
Standards for Garden Produce:
Vegetables and fruit should be in the best "eating stage" for the local market. Exhibits should
be of the same variety and typical of that variety, uniformity of size and color, and
free from disease and insect damage.
Class
001
002
003
004
Division
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Fruit
Key
A
A
A
A
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Fruit
Exhibit Description
Apples (4)
Berries (at least ½ pint)
Cherries (at least ½ pint)
Misc. Fruit (at least ½ pt small
fruit or 3 pieces of large fruit)
Tomatoes, Cherry (6)
Tomatoes, Red (4)
Tomatoes, Yellow (4)
005
006
007
Class
008
009
010
011
012
013
014
015
016
017
018
019
020
021
022
023
Division
Fresh Vegetable
Fresh Vegetable
Fresh Vegetable
Fresh Vegetable
Fresh Vegetable
Fresh Vegetable
Fresh Vegetable
Fresh Vegetable
Fresh Vegetable
Fresh Vegetable
Fresh Vegetable
Fresh Vegetable
Fresh Vegetable
Fresh Vegetable
Fresh Vegetable
Fresh Vegetable
Exhibit Description
Beans – Flat, String (8)
Beans – Round, String (8)
Beets (6 in a bunch)
Cabbage (1 head)
Carrots (6)
Cucumbers (3)
Garden Basket (variety of 5 vegs)
Onions, Green (4)
Onions, Red
Onions, Miscellaneous (4)
Peppers, Hot (6)
Peppers, Sweet (3)
Potatoes, Red Skinned (4)
Potatoes, White (4)
Squash, Yellow Summer (2)
Squash, Zucchini (2)
Key
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
3
A
A
A
024
025
026
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8
Fresh Vegetable
Fresh Vegetable
Fresh Vegetable
Most Unusual Vegetable/Fruit
Decorated Vegetable/Fruit
Misc., Any fruit/vegetable not listed
A
A
A
FOOD EXHIBITS
(These exhibits will be received between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
on Monday, June 30, 2014.)
1. All canned products, preserves, or pickles must be in clear glass, mason, tempered,
canning jars and properly labeled. Vegetables, fruits and juices must be in PINT or
QUART clear mason-canning jars. (No mayonnaise jars, etc., will receive awards.)
Jellies, jams, and preserves must be in clear standard pint jars, half-pint jars/jelly jars, or
four-ounce jelly jars.
When self-seal lids are used, rings should be on jars.
Any jar may be opened at the discretion of the judges. Judges will taste canned items.
All canned food should be properly sealed.
Only one entry can be made by any individual in each class.
All food items must be accompanied with the recipe printed or typed on a 3" x 5" card.
At check-in, please put your exhibitor number (not your name) on the recipe card.
All General Rules and Regulations apply, including those specific to canned and baked
goods.
Standards for Vegetables and Fruits:
Judging characteristics include natural fruit or vegetable color; syrup or liquid clear; tender
characteristic flavor. Item is well ripened but not overripe; graded and sorted size.
Class Division
Exhibit Description
Key
030
Canned Fruit
Apples
A
031
Canned Fruit
Applesauce
A
032
Canned Fruit
Berries
A
033
Canned Fruit
Cherries, seeded
A
034
Canned Fruit
Peaches
A
035
Canned Fruit
Pears
A
036
Canned Fruit
Tomatoes
A
037
Canned Fruit
Tomato juice
A
038
Canned Fruit
Miscellaneous Canned Fruit
A
Class Division
Exhibit Description
Key
039
Canned Vegetable
Beets
A
040
Canned Vegetable
Butter Beans
A
041
Canned Vegetable
Carrots, sliced
A
042
Canned Vegetable
Corn, yellow or white
A
043
Canned Vegetable
Green Beans
A
044
Canned Vegetable
Greens
A
045
Canned Vegetable
Mixed Vegetables
A
046
Canned Vegetable
Peas
A
047
Canned Vegetable
Salsa
A
4
048
049
Class
050
051
052
053
054
055
056
057
058
059
060
Canned Vegetable
Canned Vegetable
Division
Breads
Breads
Breads
Breads
Breads
Breads
Breads
Breads
Breads
Breads
Breads
061
Class
062
063
064
065
066
067
068
Breads
Division
Cookies
Cookies
Cookies
Cookies
Cookies
Cookies
Cookies
069
070
071
Cookies
Cookies
Cookies
Class
072
073
074
075
076
077
078
079
080
081
082
083
084
085
Division
Cake
Cake
Cake
Cake
Cake
Cake
Cake
Cake
Cake
Cake
Cake
Cake
Cake
Cake
Squash, sliced
Misc. Canned Vegetable
Exhibit Description
Doughnuts (6)
Yeast Rolls (6)
Biscuits (6)
Muffins (6)
Miscellaneous Quick Bread
Miscellaneous Yeast Bread
Gluten/Allergen free bread item
Loaf Yeast Bread, White
Loaf Yeast Bread, Whole Grain
Loaf Yeast Bread, Fruit or Nut
Creative item made w/canned
biscuit/bread dough
Bread Machine Item
Exhibit Description
Decorated Cookies (6)
Bar Cookies; not brownies (6)
Chocolate Chip (6)
Peanut Butter Cookies (6)
No Bake Cookies (6)
Healthy (such as low fat, fat free, etc.)
Original Recipe (6)
(developed by exhibitor)
Brownies (6)
Misc., any cookie not listed above
Your favorite dessert (not listed in any
other division or class – not limited to
cookies
Exhibit Description
Cheese Cake – plain (1/2 accepted)
Any pastry (eclairs, turnovers, etc) (4)
Chocolate Iced Layer (1/2 accepted)
Any Iced Layer (1/2 accepted)
Devil’s Food (1/2 accepted)
Cupcakes, Iced (3)
Gingerbread
Coconut (1/2 accepted)
Cake Pops
Red Velvet (1/2 accepted)
Creative baked item for kids/party
Fresh Fruit or Vegetable (1/2)
German Chocolate (1/2 accepted)
Pound (1/2 accepted)
5
A
A
Key
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Key
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Key
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
086
087
088
089
Cake
Cake
Cake
Cake
Spice (1/2 accepted)
Healthy (low sugar, etc.) (1/2)
Creative Cake from Mix
Misc. any cake not listed above
B
Class
090
091
092
093
094
095
096
097
098
099
Class
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
Class
110
111
112
113
114
115
Division
Candy
Candy
Candy
Candy
Candy
Candy
Candy
Candy
Candy
Candy
Division
Pies
Pies
Pies
Pies
Pies
Pies
Pies
Pies
Pies
Division
Jelly
Jelly
Jelly
Jelly
Jelly
Jelly
Key
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Key
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Key
A
A
A
A
A
A
116
117
Jelly
Jelly
118
Jelly
Exhibit Description
Caramel (6)
Chocolate Fudge (6)
Peanut Butter Fudge (6)
Peanut Brittle
White Chocolate
Molded Mints (6)
Molded Candies (other than mints)
Coconut (6)
Peanut butter balls (6)
Misc., any candy not listed above
Exhibit Description
Chess (any)
Chocolate
Coconut
Lemon Meringue
Pecan
Healthy (low fat, fat free, etc.)
Peanut butter
Fruit
Misc., any pie not listed above
Exhibit Description
Apple
Blackberry
Raspberry
Strawberry
Grape
Freezer Jelly/Jam
(still frozen w/ ice pack)
Pepper
Mixed Fruit (combination of
two or more fruits/berries)
Misc., any jelly not listed above
Class
120
121
123
124
125
Division
Jam
Jam
Jam
Jam
Jam
Exhibit Description
Blackberry
Strawberry
Raspberry
Grape
Mixed Fruit (combination of
Key
A
A
A
A
A
6
B
B
A
A
A
126
Jam
Class
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
Division
Preserves
Preserves
Preserves
Preserves
Preserves
Preserves
Preserves
Preserves
Preserves
Preserves
139
Class
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
two or more fruits/berries)
Misc., any jam not listed above
A
Key
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Preserves
Exhibit Description
Apple Butter
Berry (other than strawberry)
Cherry
Chutney
Damson
Peach
Pear
Plum
Strawberry
Mixed Fruit (combination of
two or more
Misc., any not listed above
Division
Pickles
Pickles
Pickles
Pickles
Pickles
Pickles
Pickles
Pickles
Pickles
Pickles
Pickles
Pickles
Pickles
Exhibit Description
Beet
Bread and Butter
Chow Chow
Dill
Pickled Peaches
Sweet Cucumber, sliced
Sweet Cucumber, whole
Mixed Vegetable Pickles
Sweet Mixed Pickle
Relish, any flavor
Green Tomato Pickle
Watermelon Rind
Misc., any pickles not listed above
Key
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
HORTICULTURE EXHIBITS
(These exhibits will be received between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
on Monday, June 30, 2014)
1.
2.
3.
The Horticulture Events may be entered by any non-professional flower grower or
designer. Exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor.
All General Rules and Regulations apply, including those specific to Horticulture. Fresh
cut flowers may be replaced by exhibitor once during Fair Week.
An individual may enter as many classes as they wish in the division, but can enter only
one item per class.
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4.
Amateurs only!
Standards for plants and flowers:
Healthy and free of disease and insects; freshness; size and uniformity for the variety;
color; good foliage; and maturity.
Class
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
Division
Plants
Plants
Plants
Plants
Plants
Plants
Plants
Plants
Exhibit Description
African Violet
Any Flowering House Plant
Any Variety Fern
Cactus
Foliage House Plant
Miscellaneous Potted House Plant
Hanging Basket
Seniors Only (Age 65+)
Class
161
162
163
164
165
Division
Cut Flowers
Cut Flowers
Cut Flowers
Cut Flowers
Cut Flowers
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
Cut Flowers
Cut Flowers
Cut Flowers
Cut Flowers
Cut Flowers
Cut Flowers
Cut Flowers
Cut Flowers
Cut Flowers
Cut Flowers
176
177
178
179
Cut Flowers
Cut Flowers
Cut Flowers
Cut Flowers
Exhibit Description
Key
Dahlia (Single Stem)
A
Gladioli (Single Stem)
A
Herbs
A
Marigold (Single Stem)
A
Meadow Flowers (Queen Anne’s
A
Lace, Black-eyed Susan, etc.)
Zinnia (Single Stem)
A
Celosia (Single Stem)
A
Caladium (Single Stem)
A
Snapdragon (Single Stem)
A
Day Lily (Single Stem)
A
Calla Lily (Single Stem)
A
Miscellaneous Lily (Single Stem)
A
Yellow Rose (Single Stem)
A
Red Rose (Single Stem)
A
Rose (Single Stem) – color other than A
those listed above
Miscellaneous Cut Flower(Single Stem) A
Arrangement of Cut Flowers
A
Sunflower (Single Stem)
A
Arrangement – Seniors Only (Age 65+) A
Class
180
181
182
183
Division
Dried Flowers
Dried Flowers
Dried Flowers
Dried Flowers
Exhibit Description
Dried Flower Arrangement
Silk Flower Arrangement
Dried Flower Wreath
Silk Flower Wreath
8
Key
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Key
A
A
A
A
184
Dried Flowers
185
186
Dried Flowers
Dried Flowers
Combination Dried and Silk Flower
A
Arrangement
Arrangement – Seniors Only (Age 65+) A
Decorated Vine Wreath
A
NEEDLEWORK EXHIBITS
1.
2.
3.
4.
(These exhibits will be received between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
on Monday, June 30, 2014.)
Exhibits must have been made by exhibitor between July 2013 and date of 2014 Fair.
(The exceptions are the Antique Embroidery and Antique Quilt Classes.)
All General Rules and Regulations apply, including those specific to Needlework. An
individual may enter as many classes as they wish in the division, but can enter only
one item per class.
Frames with glass acceptable for embroidery and cross-stitch only.
Amateurs only!
Standards for needlework:
Design suitable to materials, pleasing and interesting; good color combinations;
Workmanship should be neat; durable, show originality.
Class
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
Division
Crocheting
Crocheting
Crocheting
Crocheting
Crocheting
Crocheting
Crocheting
Exhibit Description
Purse
Afghan/Bedspread
Table Linens
Infant’s Set
Pillowcases, crocheted edge (1 pair)
Misc. crocheted item
Sweater
Key
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Class
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
Division
Knitting
Knitting
Knitting
Knitting
Knitting
Knitting
Knitting
Knitting
Knitting
Knitting
Knitting
Knitting
Exhibit Description
Finger knitting
Arm knitting
Afghan
Infant’s Set
Socks
Sweater, Adult
Sweater, Child
Winter Set (scarf, hat, gloves, etc.)
Scarf (yarn, ribbon, thread, etc.)
Knitted Toy
Purse
Miscellaneous
Key
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Class
206
Division
Cross-Stitch
Exhibit Description
Baby Item
Key
B
9
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
Cross-Stitch
Cross-Stitch
Cross-Stitch
Cross-Stitch
Cross-Stitch
Cross-Stitch
Cross-Stitch
Cross-Stitch
Cross-Stitch
Cross-Stitch
Cross-Stitch
Cross-Stitch
Cross-Stitch
Cross-Stitch
Cross-Stitch
Cross-Stitch
Cross-Stitch
Christmas Item
Framed Picture on Aida/Hardanger
Framed Picture on Linen
Mottos
Pillow Top
Sampler
Wall Hanging (unframed, but finished)
Towels/Bed/Table Linens
Afghan
Bookmarks
Perforated Paper
Beaded Items
Duplicate Stitch
Pulled Thread Item
Item Stitched on Canvas
Hardanger Embroidery (cut work)
Bread Basket Liners
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Class
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
Division
Needlework
Needlework
Needlework
Needlework
Needlework
Needlework
Needlework
Needlework
Needlework
Needlework
Needlework
Needlework
Exhibit Description
Hardanger
Pulled Thread
Drawn Thread
Crewel
Canvas Work
Silk Ribbon
Smocking
Stump work
Surface Embroidery
Huck Weaving
Beading
Miscellaneous
Key
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Class
238
239
240
241
242
243
Division
Machine Embroidery
Machine Embroidery
Machine Embroidery
Machine Embroidery
Machine Embroidery
Machine Embroidery
Key
B
B
B
B
B
B
244
245
Machine Embroidery
Machine Embroidery
Exhibit Description
Accessory (hat, bag, etc.)
Shirt or blouse
Skirt, dress, jumper or jacket
Children’s item
Holiday Ornament
Table Linen (breadbasket liner,
napkins, tablecloth, towel, etc.)
Original Design
Miscellaneous machine embroidery
Class
246
Division
Sewing
Exhibit Description
Baby Item
Key
B
10
B
B
247
248
249
250
251
Sewing
Sewing
Sewing
Sewing
Sewing
B
B
B
B
B
Sewing
Sewing
Sewing
Sewing
Sewing
Sewing
Sewing
Sewing
Sewing
Sewing
Sewing
Sewing
Decorated Hat (inc. Red Hats)
Appliquéd decoration (on clothing)
Blouse or shirt
Pillowcase
Decorated Sweatshirt (design other
than cross-stitch or paint)
Dress, Party (dressy, evening gown)
Dress, With Sleeves
Dress, Sleeveless
Tote Bag
Jacket
Apron
Misc. hand stitching
Skirt
Vest
Table Linens
Handbag/purse
Miscellaneous sewing item
252
253
254
255
256
257
258
259
260
261
262
263
Class
264
265
266
267
268
269
270
271
272
273
274
275
276
277
278
279
Division
Quilt
Quilt
Quilt
Quilt
Quilt
Quilt
Quilt
Quilt
Quilt
Quilt
Quilt
Quilt
Quilt
Quilt
Quilt
Quilt
Exhibit Description
Antique Quilt (over 50 years old)
Appliqué
Baby (smaller than twin bed)
Cathedral Window
Crazy
Cross-Stitched (counted)
Cross-Stitched (stamped)
Embroidered – Hand
Machine Embroidery/Cross Stitch
Pieced
Quilted Wall Hanging/Table Runner
Golden Age (seniors only)
Miscellaneous Quilt
Machine Quilted by Quilt Maker
Group made (church, club, etc.)
Misc. quilted item (clothing, purse, etc)
Key
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Class
279
280
281
282
Division
Doll
Doll
Doll
Doll
Exhibit Description
Handmade Porcelain/Ceramic Doll
Doll Clothing, Crocheted
Doll Clothing, Fabric
Soft Sculptured Doll
Key
B
B
B
B
11
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
CRAFT EXHIBITS
(These exhibits will be received between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Monday, June 30, 2014)
1. Exhibits must have been made by exhibitor between July 2013 and date of 2014 Fair.
2. All General Rules and Regulations apply, including those specific to Craft Exhibits
3. An individual may enter as many classes as they wish in the division, but can only enter
one item per class.
4. No craft exhibits in frames or under glass. Sturdy plastic acceptable.
5. Amateurs only! No personal cards or business cards allowed.
Class
283
284
285
286
287
288
289
290
291
292
293
294
295
296
297
298
299
300
Division
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Exhibit Description
Tie-dye/Batiq
Pre-K craft (5 y.o. and under)
Mesh wreath
Hair Accessory
Rubber band bracelet
Rubber band –other than bracelet
Leather craft, Kit
Leather craft, Original
Model Kit – Airplane
Model Kit – Automobile
Model Kit – Miscellaneous
Model – original design (not from kit)
Modeling Clay
Plastic Canvas Item
Papier-Mache´
Button Crafts (jewelry, etc.)
Fuse Beads
Creative Craft or toy: (toothpicks,
rolled paper, popsicle sticks, etc.)
Creative toy – stuffed
Jewelry Collection (2 or more pcs)
Item made from recycled materials
Jewelry – Paper or Fabric
Jewelry – Beaded
Jewelry – other than listed above
Miscellaneous Handicraft –not listed
For Seniors Only (Age 65+)
12
Key
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
309
310
311
Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft
Duct Tape Craft
Building Sets, Kit (Legos, etc)
Building Sets, original design
B
B
B
Class
312
313
314
315
316
317
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
325
326
327
328
329
330
Division
Home Craft
Home Craft
Home Craft
Home Craft
Home Craft
Home Craft
Home Craft
Home Craft
Home Craft
Home Craft
Home Craft
Home Craft
Home Craft
Home Craft
Home Craft
Home Craft
Home Craft
Home Craft
Home Craft
Exhibit Description
Soap
Embossed Item
Ink Stamped Item
Fabric Painting
Scrapbook – 2 page layout
Hooked Item
Stencilling
Felted Wall hanging
Decorative Painting
3-D felted sculpture
Homespun or Felted Wool Item
Candle
Paper craft
Origami
Painted Birdhouse
Handprint Art
Miscellaneous Home Craft
For Seniors Only (Age 65+)
Beaded item (not jewelry)
Key
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Class
331
332
333
334
335
336
337
338
339
340
341
342
343
Division
Holiday Decorations
Holiday Decorations
Holiday Decorations
Holiday Decorations
Holiday Decorations
Holiday Decorations
Holiday Decorations
Holiday Decorations
Holiday Decorations
Holiday Decorations
Holiday Decorations
Holiday Decorations
Holiday Decorations
Exhibit Description
Christmas or Winter (other than listed)
Christmas Ornament
Nativity
Santas
Door Decoration (other than wreath)
Hanukah
Kwanza
Valentine’s Day
Fourth of July or Summer
Fall (Halloween, Thanksgiving)
Holiday other than those above
Spring (St. Patricks, etc.)
Easter
Key
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Class
344
345
Division
Woodworking
Woodworking
Exhibit Description
Wood Carving, Wildlife
Wood Carving, Natural
Key
B
B
13
346
347
348
349
350
351
352
353
354
355
356
Woodworking
Woodworking
Woodworking
Woodworking
Woodworking
Woodworking
Woodworking
Woodworking
Woodworking
Woodworking
Woodworking
Wood Burning
Woodcraft, Whittling
Woodcraft, Toys/Games
Woodcraft, Scroll Cut
Bird House
Bird Feeder
Garden Sign
Woodcraft, Miscellaneous
Wood Turning
Kitchen Utensil (bowl, spoons, etc.)
Furniture
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Class
358
359
360
361
362
363
364
365
366
Division
Ceramics/Clay
Ceramics/Clay
Ceramics/Clay
Ceramics/Clay
Ceramics/Clay
Ceramics/Clay
Ceramics/Clay
Ceramics/Clay
Ceramics/Clay
Exhibit Description
Figurine
Wildlife
Flat Piece
Original Design
Ornament
Hand Built Item
Wheel Thrown Item
Original Design (combination) Item
Miscellaneous
Key
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
ART EXHIBITS
(These exhibits will be received between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
on Monday, June 30, 2014.)
1. All General Rules and Regulations apply, including those specific to
Art.
2. All art entries must be mounted to a rigid material to prevent it from bending on the
display racks. Artwork that is not self-supporting will not be accepted.
3. NO frames and no glass. Art in frames and/or glass will not be accepted.
Class
368
369
370
371
372
373
374
375
376
Division
Art
Art
Art
Art
Art
Art
Art
Art
Art
Exhibit Description
Crayon
Preschool Art (5 yrs. Old and under)
Calligraphy
Drawing – Ink/Pen
Drawing – Pencil/Charcoal
Drawing – Marker
Drawing- Pastels
Drawing – Colored Pencils
Stamping
14
Key
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
377
378
379
380
381
382
383
384
385
386
387
388
Art
Art
Art
Art
Art
Art
Art
Art
Art
Art
Art
Art
Mixed media Art Piece
Painting - Acrylic
Painting - Oil
Painting - Water Color
Print Making
Sculpture
Cartooning
Stained Glass
Digital Art
Mosaic
3-Dimensional
Miscellaneous Art
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITS
(These exhibits will be received between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
on Monday, June 30, 2014.)
1. All General Rules and Regulations apply, including those specific to
Photography.
2. All photography (including youth photography) must be the work of the
exhibitor, including the composition determination, set up, and photographing.
3. Exhibits must have been made by exhibitor between July 2013 and date of 2014 Fair.
4. All photography entries must be mounted on an 11" X 14" sturdy board.
This can be mat board, poster board or cardboard. Loose photographs will not be
accepted. Photographs must be 11" X 14" or smaller.
5. NO frames and no glass. Pictures in frames and/or glass will not be accepted.
6. An individual may enter as many classes as they wish in the division, but can enter
Only one item per class.
7. AMATEURS ONLY!
Class Division
390
Photography
391
Photography
392
Photography
393
Photography
394
Photography
395
Photography
396
Photography
397
Photography
398
Photography
399
Photography
400
Photography
401
Photography
Exhibit Description
Abstract, Black & White
Abstract, Color
Group – People, Black & White
Group – Animals, Black & White
Group – People, Color
Group – Animals, Color
Landscape, Black & White
Landscape, Color
Pet Portrait, Black & White
Pet Portrait, Color
Portrait, Black & White
Portrait, Color
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Key
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
402
403
404
405
406
407
408
409
410
411
412
413
414
415
416
417
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
418
419
420
421
422
423
424
425
426
427
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Scenic, Black & White
Scenic, Color
Special Effects, Black & White
Special Effects, Color
Sports Action, Black & White
Sports Action, Color
Still Life, Black & White
Still Life, Color
Wildlife Animal – Black & White
Wildlife Animal – Color
Just for seniors (age 65+)
Collage
Antique Photography (copy allowed)
Scene from a past Salem Fair
Vacation Scene
Growing Plant(s) Not a still life or landscape
Critter (animal, fowl, insect)
Nighttime
Snow Scene
Storm Scene
Religious Building
Birds – People’s choice category
Pre-K Selfie (5 y.o. and under)
Individual Selfie
Group Selfie
Funny/Whimsical
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
CAKE DECORATING
(These exhibits will be received between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
on Monday, June 30, 2014.)
1.
2.
All General Rules and Regulations apply, including those specific to
Cake Decorating.
Each entry must be submitted on a sturdy base, not to exceed 36 inches. There is
no height restriction.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Foam cake shapes or real cakes may be used. In the Gingerbread Category the
primary structure must be made of real gingerbread (kits may be used for
gingerbread). If foam shapes are used, it must be possible to reproduce the item
using a real cake. Structural supports may be used.
Cake is to be covered and decorated with an edible material. Artificial materials
and decorations may be used for overall appearance but only decorations made
from food products will be judged.
No fountains, lights, candles or any item needing electricity from an outlet may be
used.
Entries will be judged on eye appeal, workmanship, technique, and degree of
difficulty, creativity, use of color, artistic design, skill and overall appearance.
Entrants must attach a 3”X5” printed card to the entry to list Food Product Mediums
used (buttercream, royal, fondant, gumpaste, pastilage, candy clay, gelatin,
chocolate, etc.)
Prizes are sponsored by Wilton.
Class
430
431
432
434
435
Division
Cake Decorating
Cake Decorating
Cake Decorating
Cake Decorating
Cake Decorating
436
Cake Decorating
437
438
439
440
441
442
Cake Decorating
Cake Decorating
Cake Decorating
Cake Decorating
Cake Decorating
Cake Decorating
443
Cake Decorating
Exhibit Description
Key
Cookie Cake (extra large cookie)
B
Cake from shaped pan
B
Children’s party cake
B
Wedding Cake
B
All Butter cream decorated cake
B
(any theme)
All Fondant decorated cake
B
(any theme)
Decorated Gingerbread (house,etc.) B
Decorated Cupcakes (5)
B
Shaped cake made from cupcakes
B
3D cake (not from shaped pan)
B
Holiday/Seasons/Special Occasion
B
Group of icing/gumpaste/fondant
B
flowers (6) min. on cake or foam shape
Themed Cake – July 4th –
any combo of mediums allowed
B
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COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE CENTERS EXHIBITS
Group projects by participants of nursing homes, retirement homes, assisted living, and
adult day care centers or other special health needs groups. (Individual made items may be
exhibited in any appropriate individual exhibitor class). This division is specifically for
projects that were made, grown, etc. by a group of health care center participants.
Exhibits must have been made by the group between July 2013 and date of 2014 Fair.
450
451
452
453
454
455
456
457
458
459
460
461
462
463
464
465
466
467
468
469
470
471
472
473
474
Produce
Plants
Plants
Baked Goods
Crafts
Crafts
Crafts
Crafts
Holiday Decorations
Holiday Decorations
Holiday Decorations
Holiday Decorations
Holiday Decorations
Holiday Decorations
Holiday Decorations
Holiday Decorations
Holiday Decorations
Photography
Ceramics
Cookies
Candies
Baked Goods
Art
Sewing
Needlework
Fresh Vegetable
Hanging Plant
Planter
Any baked goods
Jewelry
Scrapbooking
Any other
Dolls
Valentine’s Day
Spring
Easter
Fourth of July
Fall
Christmas
Hanukah
Kwanza
Holiday other than those above
Any subject
Any
Any
Any
Any other than cookies
Any
Any
Any
18
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Special populations – Individuals with special needs are invited to enter in any
sections they desire. In addition, we offer the following special section:
Occupational Therapy Showcase
The Salem Fair encourages participants in programs serving the disabled, nursing homes,
hospitals, and Occupational Therapy patients to exhibit and compete with each other in the
Occupational Therapy Showcase. Programs may include but are not limited to Special
Olympics, Goodwill, Tinker Mountain, Occupational Medicine, Therapeutic Recreation, or any
other organized occupational therapy class, program, or organization.
Exhibits must have been made between July 2013 and date of 2014 Fair.
500
501
502
503
504
505
506
507
508
509
510
511
512
513
514
515
516
517
Produce
Plants
Baked Goods
Crafts
Crafts
Crafts
Crafts
Crafts
Crafts
Holiday Decorations
Photography
Ceramics
Art
Art
Art
Art
Woodworking
Woodworking
Fresh Vegetable
Any plant/flower
Any baked good
Jewelry
Scrapbooking
Wall hanging – felted
Wall hanging – other than felted
Felted item – other than wall hanging
Any, other than listed above
Any Holiday decoration
Any subject
Any
3-D sculpture
Any, other than those listed above
Painting, acrylic
Painting, other not acrylic
Creative craft or toy
Misc. Woodworking
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C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
YOUTH CLUB EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS
1.
2.
Selected 4-H Club, educational or vocational club or scout troop may enter exhibit.
A design plan for the exhibit must be submitted by June 30 to:
Youth Club Educational Exhibit
Salem Fair & Exposition
P. O. Box 886
Salem, VA 24153-0866
Exhibits will be selected on the basis of the design plan, educational content and
space available. Those selected will be notified to prepare their exhibit.
Prize money:
1st place - $40
2nd place - $35
3rd place - $30
4th place - $25
5th place - $20
6th – 10th place - $15
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