2015
Open Class
Fair Book
Madison County Fair
July 7-12, 2015
Madison Fairgrounds
Madison NE 68748
Officers
James Heller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President
Todd Volk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President
Randy Ritterbush. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary
Linda Haack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer
Board of Directors:
Luke Beiermann
Dennis Dusel
Jeanie Emry
Sherri Fish
Debra May
Scott Owen
Mike Sunderman
Brady Wegener
Sheryl White
Jeff Wickett
Judy Yoch
Open Class Coordinators:
Teresa Schommer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402-841-6100
Michele Reeves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402-992-2507
Madison County Extension Office Phone: 402-370-4040
1-800-217-4310
Fairgrounds Office Phone: 402-454-2144
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General Rules and Regulations
2015 Program Schedule
Open Class Exhibits
DEPARTMENTS:
A Dog Show
B Cat Show
C Field Products
D Vegetable & Fruit
E Flowers
F Potted Plants
G Arrangements
H Senior Citizens
I Junior
J Food Preservation
K Baked Goods
L Baked Goods (ages 16 and under)
M Microwave
N Needlecraft
O Baby Items
P Crafts
Q Photography
R Ceramics
S Hand painted China, Porcelain, Glass, & Dolls
Entry Tag Order Form
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2015 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Interview Judging of ALL 4-H Exhibits
except Foods and Gardening
Madison County Fairgrounds
2:00 p.m.
Public 4-H Style Review
Commercial Building
TUESDAY, JULY 7
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Enter & Check In Open Class Flowers and Exhibits
(Exhibits can also be entered Wednesday from 8 to 10 a.m.)
Octagon Building; Use South Gate
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
4-H / FFA Horse and Livestock Assigned Stalls Available
(except lactating dairy and feeder calves)
ALL Rabbits Check-In
Must Be In Place by 9:00 p.m.
4-H / FFA Small Animals Assigned Pens Available
(except dog, cat, or wild game)
Small Pets Building
7:30 p.m.
“Rodeo Slack Night”
Grandstand
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
4-H Day at the County Fair
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
4-H Hogs in Place, Weigh-In & Check-In
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
4-H Interview Judging of Foods & Gardening
4-H Building
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Open Class Enter & Check-In
Check-In Open Class Flowers
Octagon Building
9:00 a.m.
4-H Breakaway Roping, Dally Steer, Ranch Horse,
Stationary Roping and Goat Tying
Grandstand
12 NOON
ALL LIVESTOCK, HORSES, AND SMALL
ANIMALS MUST BE IN PLACE
(except lactating dairy, feeder calves, dog, cat, wild game)
4-H / FFA Check In / Weigh-In Schedule:
Beef, Sheep, Horses, Dairy and Dairy Goats
(Check the bulletin boards for times)
1 p.m.
4-H Rabbit Show
Small Pet Building
4:00 p.m.
4-H Livestock Judging Contest (all livestock)
Livestock Show Arena
5:00 p.m.
Heart of America - Open
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Exhibition Building Open
(Open Class Building open upon completion of judging)
6:45 p.m.
4-H Members meet at Grandstand for introduction
Wear your 4-H t-shirt
7:30 p.m.
MID-STATES CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
& 4-H NIGHT
Grandstand
10:00 p.m.
Dance
Activities Center
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THURSDAY, JULY 9
9:00 a.m.
4-H / FFA Hog Show
Livestock Arena, South side
9:00 a.m.
4-H / FFA Dairy Show followed by Dairy Goat Show
Livestock Arena, North side
9:00 a.m.
4-H / FFA Horse Show
All English, Trail, Reining, Poles, Barrels
Grandstand Arena
10:00 a.m.
Bucket Calf Interviews
10:00 am - Clover buds
10:30 am - 8 & 9 years old
11:00 am - 10 & 11 years old
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Open Class Building Open
11:00 a.m.
Commercial Building Open
2:00 p.m.
4-H Bucket Calf Show & Returning Bucket Calf Show
Livestock Arena
4:00 p.m.
4-H Presentation Contest
McLeb Building
5:00 p.m.
Hearts of America - Open
7:30 p.m.
MID-STATES CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
Veteran’s Night
Grandstand
10:00 p.m.
Dance
Activities Center
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FRIDAY, JULY 10
9:00 a.m.
4-H / FFA Horse Show
English—all, Showmanship, Halter, Walk-Trot,
Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship,
Western Riding
East Arena
9:00 a.m.
4-H / FFA Sheep Show
Livestock Arena, South side
4-H Meat Goat Show, to follow Sheep Show
9:00 a.m.
4-H / FFA Cat Show, Open Class to Follow
Activities Center
11:00 a.m.
Commercial Building Open
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Open Class Exhibit Building Open
1:00 p.m.
Exotic Animal Show
Livestock Arena—North Side
2:00 p.m.
4-H / FFA Companion Animal Show
McLeb Building
3:00 p.m.
4-H Scavenger Hunt
Livestock Arena - south side
5:00 p.m.
Hearts of America - Open
7:30 p.m.
MID-STATES CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO Tough Enough to Wear Pink
Grandstand
10:00 p.m.
Dance
Activities Center
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SATURDAY, JULY 11
7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Concession Hall
6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Stocker Feeder weigh-in
8:00 a.m.
Flag Raising Ceremony
8:30 a.m.
4-H / FFA Stocker Feeders in place
9:00 a.m.
4-H / FFA Dog Show & Open Class
McLeb Building
9:00 a.m.
4-H / FFA Beef Show
Livestock Arena
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Open Class Exhibit Building Open
9:00 a.m.
4-H Poultry Show
Small Pet Area
11:00 a.m.
Commercial Building Open
12 NOON
Hearts of America - Open
8:30 p.m.
LEE BRICE
Grandstand Arena
10:00 p.m.
Dance
Activities Center
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SUNDAY, JULY 12
9:30 a.m.
Church Service
Activities Center
10:00 am. – 6:00 p.m.
Open Class Exhibit Building Open
11:00 a.m.
Commercial Building Open
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
BARBECUE
Concession Hall
12:00 noon
Hearts of America – Open
1:00 p.m.
Release of 4-H / FFA Animals
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Payment of 4-H Premiums in 4-H Office
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Release of 4-H Exhibits
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Payment of Open Class Premiums
Open Class Building
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Release of Open Class Exhibits
8:30 p.m.
BIG AND RICH
Grandstand
FIREWORKS FINALE
Following concert
*Events subject to change without notice.
SCHOOL ART EXHIBITS – Open Daily in upstairs of Open Class Building
MONDAY, JULY 14
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Pick up Large 4-H Exhibits at fairgrounds
4:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Pick up Large 4-H Exhibits at fairgrounds
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OPEN CLASS
ENTRIES ARE OPEN TO MADISON COUNTY RESIDENTS AND
MADISON COUNTY 4-H FAMILY MEMBERS UNLESS
OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
Bring exhibits to the proper exhibit area. They will then be entered in
their classes by the superintendent of the department.
All possible care will be taken, but the Madison County Ag Society will
not be responsible for loss or damage to entries including containers.
Each exhibitor is permitted only one item in each class number.
NO FOR SALE signs will be permitted on entries.
Please read all rules pertaining to each department before entering.
Entries must be ready for judging as stated in the instructions for
each department.
All open class contestants please note that only so much money is
available for cash awards. In the event that the total amount for the
premiums exceed the budget, individual cash awards will be reduced by
percentage to stay within budget.
***According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking.
Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to
the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing
the eulogy.
—Jerry Seinfeld—
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DEPARTMENT A OPEN CLASS FUN DOG SHOW
There will be an open class fun dog show on Saturday, July 11, 9:00
a.m. at the Madison County Fairgrounds in conjunction with the 4-H
Dog Show. (There will be two arenas.) This show is open to Madison
County residents ONLY both Youth and Adult.
***He who hesitates is probably right.
DEPARTMENT B OPEN CLASS CAT SHOW
The Open Class cat show will follow the 4-H Show on Friday, July 10 at
approximately 11:00 a.m.
Cats must be 4 months or older. Under 4 months will not be accepted.
Cats must be free of fleas, ticks, and ear mites, and free of discharge
from nose and eyes. Cats must have current rabies and distemper shots
and exhibitor must provide written proof of vaccinations. No expectant
or nursing mother cats and No female cats in heat may be entered.
All cats must be caged in a container provided by the exhibitor. Cats on
leashes and/or held by exhibitor may not be entered. A small water dish,
litter pan and toweling or bedding should be provided by the exhibitor
for the cage or container.
Show is open to everyone including 4-H exhibitors. Limit of two (2)
cats per exhibitor. The same cat cannot be shown in the 4-H Cat Show.
Ribbon placing only:
1. Long Hair cat with Fluffy Tail
2. Long Hair Kitten with Fluffy Tail (4-8 months)
3. Short Hair Cat
4. Short Hair Kitten (4-8 months)
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Special Judges Open Class Trophy Awards:
5. Best Personality
6. Oldest Exhibit
7. Most Unusually Marked
8. Most Spirited Exhibit - Garfield Award will be given
to the cat who best personifies the Garfield personality.
9. Best Groomed
10. Most Expressive Eyes
FIELD AND GARDEN DEPARTMENT
OCTAGON BUILDING
ENTRY TIME:
JUDGING TIME:
RELEASE TIME:
Tuesday, July 7, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, July 8, 8 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, July 8, 1 p.m.
Sunday, July 12, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
1. Pre-registration for exhibitor numbers only is encouraged but not
required. Forms are in the back of book. Mail before July 1, 2015 to:
Madison County Fair Office
P. O. Box 775
Madison, NE 68748
All exhibitors will be assigned an Exhibitor Number. This number
must appear on all entry tags in order to receive premiums.
Entry tags are available from the Extension Office in Norfolk or the
Fair Office in Madison. Exhibitors are encouraged to complete their
entry tags prior to bringing their exhibit to the Fair. Exhibitor
Numbers, Entry Forms and tags may also be filled in at Entry Time.
All items must be entered in the name of the producer/maker.
2. Entries are open to Madison County Residents and Madison County
4-H family members unless otherwise specified.
3. All possible care will be taken, but the Madison County Ag Society
will not be responsible for loss or damage to entries, including
containers.
4. Each Exhibitor is permitted only one item in each class number.
5. Items must be clean and NOT PREVIOUSLY ENTERED, otherwise
they will be disqualified. Items must be strictly grown/made by the
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exhibitor and completed since 2013 Fair, unless otherwise stated.
For 2015 Fair, items must be grown in 2015.
All exhibitors will please note that only so much money is available
for cash awards. In the event, that total amount for the premiums
exceed the budget, individual cash awards will be reduced by
percentage to stay within budget.
NO "For Sale" signs will be permitted on entries.
Exhibits should be selected for type, uniformity, quality and maturity.
Premium money may be picked up at release time or from Fair
Office by August 15, 2015.
DEPARTMENT C - FIELD PRODUCTS
Superintendent: Brooke Anderson
Lot 1 GRAINS & SEEDS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
One quart jar (clear mayonnaise) qualify as an exhibit. Exhibits must be
of the current year's growth, except numbers 1, 5, 6, 11, & 12 which will
be from the last year's growth. Entries must contain the correct number
of specimens or they will be disqualified.
Class
1. Alfalfa
2. Barley
3. Brome
4. Crested Wheatgrass
5. Forage Sorghum
6. Grain Sorghum
7. Hard Winter Wheat
8. Intermediate Wheat Grass
9. Oats
10. Red Clover
11. Soybeans
12. Vetch
13. Winter Rye
14. Yellow Corn
15. Other than listed
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Lot 2 Corn
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Growth of last year; an entry contains 3 ears.
Class
16. Yellow corn
17. White Corn
18. Rice popcorn
19. Yellow popcorn
20. Pearl Popcorn
21. Indian Corn
22. Strawberry popcorn
23. Other than listed
***The easiest way to find something around the house is to
buy a replacement.
Lot 3 STALK DISPLAY
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Four stalks with foliage make up an entry in numbers 23 thru 28.
Ears of corn should be husked back for display.
Class
24. Yellow corn
25. White corn
26. Popcorn
27. Sweet corn
28. Grain sorghum
29. Forage Sorghum
30. Tallest stalk of corn (1 stalk)
31. Tallest Tame Sunflower (1 stalk)
32. Other
***Some minds are like concrete....all mixed up and firmly set.
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Lot 4 SHEAF DISPLAY
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Sheaf grain & tame grasses should not be less than three inches in
diameter at the middle hank. Sheaves of wild grasses should not be less
than one inch at the center hank.
Forage stalk should retain their foliage, but small sheaves should be
stripped of leaves.
Class
33. Hard Winter Wheat
34. Winter Rye
35. Oats
36. Barley
37. Soybeans
38. Millet
39. Yellow Sweet Clover
40. Red Clover
41. White Sweet Clover
42. Blue Grass
43. Timothy Grass
44. Brome Grass
45. Crested Wheat Grass
46. Intermediate Wheat Grass
47. Sudan Grass
48. Alfalfa
49. Wild Grass
50. Orchard Grass
51. Other than listed
***The most satisfying kind of gardening is
planting yourself in a lawn chair.
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LOT 5
FIELD PRODUCTS - Children 16 years & Under
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class:
52. Grain & Seeds
53. Corn
54. Popcorn
55. Stalk Display
56. Sheaf Display
57. Yellow Seed Corn
58. Yellow Sweet Corn
59. Indian Corn
60. Tallest stalk of corn
61. Tallest soybean plant
62. Other than listed
***Little strokes fell great oaks.
DEPARTMENT D - VEGETABLE & FRUIT
Lot 1 VEGETABLE & ROOT CROP
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Quantity necessary for entry is indicated after each entry number.
Exhibits must be prepared following the directions given in 4-H 226
available from the County Extension office. All vegetables must be
clean and free of dirt.
Class
1. Asparagus (5)
2. Beans String Green (12)
3. Beans String Yellows (12)
4. Beans Purple (12)
5. Beets Table (5)
6. Broccoli (2 bunches)
7. Cabbage Round (1 head)
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8. Cabbage Flat (1 head)
9. Cabbage Red (1 head)
10. Largest Head of Cabbage (1 head)
11. Carrots (5)
12. Cauliflower (2 bunches)
13. Celery (2 bunches)
14. Cucumbers Pickles 2”- 3” (5)
15. Cucumber Bread & Butter or Dill Size 4”- 6” (3)
16. Cucumber Burpless (3)
17. Cucumber - slicers (3)
18. Egg Plant (2)
19. Garlic (2 bulbs)
20. Gourds Dry (6)
21. Kale (3)
22. Kohlrabi (5)
23. Lettuce Leaf (6 leaves in bunch)
24. Lettuce Head (1)
25. Leek (5)
26. Onions White (3)
27. Onions Red (3)
28. Onions Yellow (3)
29. Winter Onion (1)
30. Onions Green (10 in bunch)
31. Largest Onion (1)
32. Parsnips (5)
33. Peas (12 pods)
34. Peas Sugar Snap (12 pods)
35. Peppers Red (2)
36. Peppers Yellow (2)
37. Peppers Cherry (2)
38. Peppers Green (2)
39. Peppers Jalapeno (2)
40. Peppers Other (2)
41. Potatoes Kennebec (5)
42. Potatoes Red (5)
43. Potatoes White (5)
44. Potatoes Yukon Gold (5)
45. Potatoes Sweet (5)
46. Potatoes Other (5)
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47. Pumpkins (1)
48. Pumpkins Mini (3)
49. Rutabaga (3)
50. Radishes Red (6 in bunch with tops)
51. Radishes White (6 in bunch with tops)
52. Radishes, Oriental
53. Rhubarb (5 stalks)
54. Spinach
55. Squash Hubbard (1)
56. Squash Acorn (2)
57. Squash Butternut (2)
58. Squash Other Winter (2)
59. Squash Zucchini Green 5”- 6” (2)
60. Squash Zucchini Yellow 5” - 6” (2)
61. Squash Biggest Zucchini (1)
62. Squash Crookneck (2)
63. Squash Other Summer (2)
64. Sweet Corn Yellow (3 ears) Clean & in plastic wrap
65. Sweet Corn White (3 ears) Clean & in plastic wrap
66. Sweet Corn Yellow\White (3 ears) Clean & in plastic wrap
67. Longest ear of Sweet Corn (1 ear) Clean & in plastic wrap
68. Tomatoes Red (3)
69. Tomatoes Yellow (3)
70. Tomatoes Green (3)
71. Tomatoes Cherry (5)
72. Tomatoes Pear Shaped (5)
73. Tomatoes Roma (5)
74. Turnips (3)
75. Other than named
*** The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch and
swing with never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the
best conversation you’ve ever had.
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LOT 2 FRUIT
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
76. Apples Red (6)
77. Apples Yellows (6)
78. Apples Crab (6)
79. Apricots (5)
80. Cantaloupe (1)
81. Cherries (1 pint)
82. Choke Cherries (1 pint)
83. Grapes Red (1 bunch)
84. Grapes Whites (1 bunch)
85. Mulberries (1 pt. jar)
86. Muskmelons (1)
87. Peaches (3)
88. Pears (3)
89. Plums
90. Raspberries (1 pt. jar)
91. Strawberries (1 pt.)
92. Watermelons (1)
93. Other than named
LOT 3 HERBS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
94. Sweet Basil -5 stems with leaves
95. Chives - 12 stems
96. Cilantro
97. Dill -5 stems 10"- 12"
98. Parsley - 5 stems
99. Shallot - 3 bulbs
100. Horseradish - 2 specimens
101. Plate of 3 different herbs
102. Sage - 5 stems
103. Mint
104. Rosemary
105. Other than listed
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*** The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at
the right time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting
moment.
LOT 4 DECORATED FRUITS & VEGETABLES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Odd shaped fruits and vegetables turned into people and animals.
Class
106. People
107. Animals
108. Other
LOT 5 VEGETABLE, FRUITS & HERBS
Children 16 years & under
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
109.
110.
111.
112.
113.
114.
115.
116.
117.
118.
119.
120.
121.
122.
123.
124.
125.
126.
127.
Carrots (5)
Green String Beans (12)
Cabbage Round (1 head)
Largest Head of cabbage
Cucumbers pickling 2"-3" (5)
Cucumbers slicers
Cucumber dills (4-6") - 3
Leaf Lettuce
Onions white (3)
Onions yellow (3)
Red onions (3)
Winter onion (3)
Onions green (10 in bunch)
Largest Onion
Peas (12 pods)
Peppers green (2)
Peppers, Jalapenos
Potatoes, red (5)
Potatoes, white (5)
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140.
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Yukon Gold (5)
Rhubarb (5 stalks)
Squash Zucchini - green 5"- 6" (2)
Squash Biggest Zucchini (1)
Sweet corn yellow (3 ears - clean and in plastic wrap)
Longest ear of sweet corn (1 ear - clean and in plastic wrap)
Tomatoes Red (3)
Tomatoes Green (3)
Apples Red (6)
Apricots (5)
Mulberries (1 pint)
Peaches (3)
Pears (3)
Strawberries (1 pint)
Raspberries (1 pint)
Other fruit than listed
Chives (12 stems)
Dill (5 stems 10"-12")
Parsley (5 stems)
Plate of 3 different herbs
Mint
Other Herb than listed
Decorated Fruit and Vegetable - People
Decorated Fruit & Vegetable - Animal
Decorated Fruit & Vegetable - Other than listed
Other Vegetable than listed
LOT 6 NUTS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class:
154. Walnuts
155. Other nuts
***Birds of a feather flock together and crap on your car.
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FLORICULTURE DEPARTMENT
OCTAGON BUILDING
ENTRY TIME:
JUDGING TIME:
RELEASE TIME:
Wednesday, July 8, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 8, 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 12, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
1. Pre-registration for exhibitors’ numbers only is encouraged but not
required. Forms are in back of book. Mail before July 1, 2015 to:
Madison County Fair Office
P. O. Box 775
Madison NE 68748
All Exhibitors will be assigned an Exhibitor number. This number
must appear on all entry tags in order to receive premiums.
Entry tags are available from the Extension Office in Norfolk or the
Fair Office in Madison. Exhibitors are encouraged to complete their
entry tags prior to bringing their exhibit to the Fair. Exhibitor
Numbers, Entry Forms and tags may also be filled in at Entry Time.
All items must be entered in the name of the producer/maker.
2. Entries are open to Madison County Residents and Madison County
4-H family members, unless otherwise stated.
3. All possible care will be taken, but the Madison County Ag Society
will not be responsible for loss or damage to entries, including
containers.
4. Each Exhibitor is permitted only one item in each class number.
5. Items must be clean and NOT PREVIOUSLY ENTERED, otherwise
they will be disqualified. Items must be strictly grown/made by the
exhibitor and completed since 2014 Fair, unless otherwise stated.
Items for 2015 Fair must be grown in 2015.
6. All exhibitors will please note that only so much money is available
for cash awards. In the event that total amount for the premiums
exceed the budget, individual cash awards will be reduced by
percentage to stay within budget.
7. No "For Sale" signs will be permitted on entries.
8. Floriculture entries MUST be grown by exhibitor. Some foliage must
be left on specimen exhibit if variety allows. Each exhibitor must
furnish containers for each entry. ALL specimens must be in clear
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glass containers. The entry will be judged on the basis of size, form,
color, substance, condition, and typical performance of that variety. If
the specimen variety is entered incorrect it will be set aside for
display only.
9. ALL foliage must be removed below water line.
10. Flowers for arrangements need not be grown by exhibitors, but all
arrangements must be made by exhibitor. Flower arrangements will
be judged on distinction, perfection, proportion and balance, relation
of material and container, color harmony and condition of quality of
material. Condition of material should never be inferior.
11. Potted plants must be in the container at least one week before
exhibiting. A flowering plant must be in bloom.
12. Premium money may be picked up at release time or, from Fair
Office by August 15, 2015.
DEPARTMENT E - FLOWERS
Superintendent: Ruth Oswald
LOT 1 CUT FLOWERS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
ALL specimens must be in clear glass containers.
3 to 5 blooms each. Tall flowers such as delphinium, gladiolus, lilies,
etc. may have one bloom.
Class
1. Ageratum
2. Alyssum
3. Amaryllis
4. Aster - ball form or pincushion crested
5. Aster - single, shaggy, or cactus
6. Aster - hardy
7. Bell of Ireland
8. Baby's Breath - single
9. Baby's Breath - double
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Balsam
Bachelor Buttons
Bee Balm
Black-eyed Susan / Gloriosa Daisy
Calendula
Calibrachoa
Celosia - Cockscomb
Celosia - Plumed
Cleome
Columbine
Coneflower
Coreopsis - large
Coreopsis - small
Cosmos
Dahlia - large formal
Dahlia - large cactus
Dahlia - medium
Dahlia - small
Daisy Shasta
Daisy Other
Delphinium
Dianthus Carnation
Fever Few
Gaillardia
Gladiolus - white
Gladiolus - red
Gladiolus - pink
Gladiolus - peach
Gladiolus - yellow
Gladiolus - purple
Gladiolus - lavender
Gladiolus - ruffled
Gladiolus - other colors
Heliopsis
Hibiscus
Holly hocks
Impatiens - white
Impatiens - pink or rose
Impatiens - red
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Impatiens - bicolor
Impatiens - salmon or orange
Impatients -purple
Larkspar
Liatris
Luneria (money plant)
Marigold - large
Marigold - medium
Marigold – dwarf
Mums
Nasturtium
Pansy
Petunia - single
Petunia - single ruffled
Petunia - double
Petunia - double ruffled
Petunia – multicolored
Phlox – Annual
Phlox - Perennial
Physostegia (false dragon head)
Pincushion
Plalycodon (balloon flower)
Salvia - Annual
Salvia - Perennial
Snapdragon
Statice - perennial
Statice - annual
Strawflower
Stock
Sultana
Sun Flower
Sweet Peas
Verbena
Veronica
Vinca
Yarrow - yellow
Yarrow - colored
Zinnia - large double
Zinnia - large cactus
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89.
90.
91.
92.
Zinnia - intermediate
Zinnia - dwarf
Zinnia - other
Unusual
Any other not listed
LOT 2 ASIATIC LILIES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
93. Lily - Asiatic-yellow
94. Lily Asiatic– orange
95. Lily Asiatic– Other
LOT 3 ORIENTAL LILY
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
96. Oriental-White
97. Oriental-Red
98. Oriental-Pink
99. Oriental-Other
LOT 4 EXOTIC LILY
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
100. Trumpet
101. Longflorium (Easter Lily)
102. Tiger Lily
***The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind.
But the goodness of a person spreads in all directions.
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LOT 5 DAYLILY (Hermerocallis)
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
103. Yellow
104. Orange/Peach
105. Burgundy
106. Pink
107. Bi-color
108. Other
LOT 6 ORIENTAL
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
109. White
110. Red
111. Pink
112. Other
LOT 7 CUT ROSES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
One or more blooms each, ALL specimens must be in clear glass
containers.
Class
113. Climbing
114. Floribunda
115. Grandiflora
116. Miniature Rose
117. Polyantha
*** “The fragrance always stays in the hand that give the rose.”
— Hada Bejar —
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LOT 8 TEA ROSES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
One or more blooms each, ALL specimens must be in clear glass
containers.
Class
118. Red
119. White
120. Yellow
121. Pink/Lavender
122. Peach/Orange
123. Other Tea Rose
LOT 9 CUT SHRUB & VINE
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
One or more sprig or vine each, ALL specimens must be in clear glass
container.
Class
124. Clematis
125. Honeysuckle
126. Hydrangea
127. Trumpet Vine
128. Any other flowering shrub
129. Any other flowering vine
***One day I shall bust my bud of calm and blossom into hysteria.
— Christopher Fry —
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DEPARTMENT F - POTTED PLANTS
Superintendent: Ruth Oswald
LOT 1 PLANTS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Plant must be in container at least 1 week before exhibiting. A flowering
plant must be in bloom.
Class
1. African Violet - double
2. African Violet- single
3. Aeroplane plant
4. Baby Tears
5. Begonia - Angel Wing
6. Begonia - Beef Steak
7. Begonia - Rex
8. Begonia - Rose
9. Begonia - Strawberry
10. Begonia-other
11. Cactus Smoke
12. Cactus Rat Tail
13. Cactus -other
14. Coleus
15. Crown of Thorns
16. Dieffenbachia
17. Fern - Asparagus
18. Fern - Boston
19. Fern - Other
20. Fiddle Leaf Fig
21. Fuchsia
22. Geranium - red
23. Geranium - white
24. Geranium - pink
25. Geranium - other
26. Hen & Chickens
27. Impatiens
28. Impatiens- New Guinea
29. Ivy
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Jerusalem Cherry
Joseph's Coat
Lantana
Moses in the Bulrushes
Oxalis
Palm
Peperomia - green
Peperomia - variegated
Philodendron
Prayer Plant
Rubber Tree
Sansevieria (Snake Plant)
Shamrock
Shrimp Plant
Swedish Ivy
Any other not listed
*** A doctor can bury his mistakes but an architect can only
advise his clients to plant vines.”
— Frank Lloyd Wright —
LOT 2 HANGING BASKET
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Plants must be in container at least 1 week before exhibiting. A
flowering plant must be in bloom.
Class
46. House plants
47. Flowering house plant
48. Outdoor plants
49. Flowering outdoor plants
50. Collection of at least 3 varieties
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LOT 3 COLLECTION OF PLANTS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Plant(s) must be in container a least 1 week before exhibiting. A
flowering plant must be in bloom.
Class
51. Potted Cacti
52. Potted foliage plants
53. Potted flowering plants
54. Planter Box
55. Any other not listed
LOT 4 ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
56. Fountain
57. Feather Reed
58. Other
DEPARTMENT G - ARRANGEMENTS
LOT 1 ARTISTIC
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Major focus fresh cut flowers. Arrangements will be judged on the basis
of: 50%
Design, 30% Color, 20% Relation of material to container.
Class
1. Holiday Table- specify holiday
2. Using roses
3. Old fashioned
4. Children's party
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5. Oriental
6. Dinner table
7. Brandy sniffer
8. All foliage
9. Wall hanging
10. Combination flower / vegetable herb
LOT 2 TABLE
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Main focus on dried materials. Condition of material used should never
be inferior. Arrangements will be judged on the basis of: 50% Design,
20% Color, 30% Props.
Class
11. Driftwood
12. Dried materials
13. Grain
*** “I don’t know the secret to success but the key to
failure is to try to please everyone.”
—Bill Cosby —
LOT 3 CONSERVATION & RECYCLING
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
14. Arrangement in bottle
15. Arrangement in tin can
16. Arrangement in an improvised container
17. Ditch Arrangement – 1) all fresh plants must come from Madison
County ditches
2) contains at least 3 different species
3) container used will also be judged
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LOT 4 ARRANGEMENTS MADE FROM
FRESH STORE BOUGHT FLOWERS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class:
18. Arrangement using roses
19. Arrangement in a bottle
20. Arrangement in an improvised container
DEPARTMENT H - SENIOR CITIZENS
LOT 1 ARRANGEMENTS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Main focus is on fresh cut flowers.
Class
1. Dinner Table
2. Grandmother's Old Fashioned Bouquet
3. Coffee Table
4. Breakfast Table
LOT 2 HOUSE PLANTS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Plant must be in container at least 1 week before exhibiting. A flowering
plant must be in bloom.
Class
5. African Violet-double
6. African Violet-single
7. Cactus - any kind
8. Fern - any kind
9. Geranium - red
10. Geranium - white
11. Geranium - pink
12. Any other plant not listed
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DEPARTMENT I - JUNIOR (under 18 years of age)
LOT 1 HANGING BASKETS AND PLANTERS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
1. House Plant
2. Flowering house plants
3. Outdoor plant
4. Flowering outdoor plant
5. Collection of at least 3 varieties
LOT 2 CONSERVATION & RECYCLING
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
6. Arrangement in a bottle
7. Arrangement in a tin can
8. Arrangement in an improvised container
9. Non-blooming arrangement in any container
FOODS DEPARTMENT
OCTAGON BUILDING
Superintendent: Jayne Freudenburg
ENTRY TIME:
JUDGING TIME:
RELEASE TIME:
Tuesday, July 7, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday July 8, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday July 8, 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 12, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
1. Pre-registration for exhibitor’s numbers only is encouraged but not
required. Forms are in back of book. Mail before July 1, 2015 to:
Madison County Fair Office
P. O. Box 775
Madison, NE 68748
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All Exhibitors will be assigned an Exhibitor Number. This number
must appear on all entry tags in order to receive premiums.
Entry tags are available from the Extension Office in Norfolk and the
Fair Office in Madison. Exhibitors are encouraged to complete their
entry tags prior to bringing their exhibit to the Fair. Exhibitor
Numbers, Entry Forms and tags may also be filled in at Entry Time.
All items must be entered in the name of the producer/maker.
Entries are open to Madison County Residents and Madison County
4-H family members, unless otherwise stated.
All possible care will be taken, but the Madison County Ag Society
will not be responsible for loss or damage to entries, including
containers.
Each Exhibitor is permitted only one item in each class number.
Items must be clean and NOT PREVIOUSLY ENTERED, otherwise
they will be disqualified. Items must be strictly made by the
exhibitor and completed since 2014 Fair, unless otherwise stated.
All exhibitors will please note that only so much money is available
for cash awards. In the event that total amount for the premiums
exceed the budget, individual cash awards will be reduced by
percentage to stay within budget.
No "For Sale" signs will be permitted on entries.
All food preservation must comply with current USDA processing
methods, available from County Extension Office.
Judge will not open jars in Food Preservation Division.
Baked Goods and Microwave Division: Entire entry will be judged,
after which Judge will remove a portion for display. Remainder of
item may be picked up after judging is complete.
Cakes may or may not be frosted unless otherwise stated.
One grand champion and one reserve champion ribbon will be
awarded in the Food preservation & Baked Goods Division.
Premium money may be picked up at release time or, from the Fair
Office by August 15, 2015.
***A clean desk is a sign of a cluttered desk drawer.
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DEPARTMENT J - FOOD PRESERVATION
ALL canned items must be regulation canning jars with name
embossed on side of jar. ALL entries must have a two-piece ring lid.
Make sure jars have the correct amount of head space.
LOT 1 CANNED FRUIT
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
1. Apples
2. Applesauce
3. Apricots
4. Berries
5. Cherries - red
6. Cherries - bing
7. Peaches
8. Pears
9. Plums
10. Pie fillings
11. Other than named
LOT 2 CANNED VEGETABLES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
12. Beans - yellow
13. Beans - string
14. Beets
15. Carrots
16. Corn
17. Mixed Vegetables
18. Sauerkraut
19. Soup
20. Tomatoes
21. Tomato juice
22. Other than named
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***I started out with nothing…I still have most of it.
LOT 3 PICKLES & RELISHES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
23. Beet pickles
24. Bread and Butter pickles
25. Cucumber sweet pickles
26. Dill pickles
27. Watermelon pickles
28. Whole pickles
29. Other pickled vegetables
30. Other pickled fruit
31. Cucumber relish
32. Pepper relish
33. Zucchini relish
34. Jalapenos
35. Other relishes
LOT 4 SAUCES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
Sloppy Joe
Spaghetti Sauce
Chili sauce
Ketchup
Pizza Sauce
Salsa
Salsa, other
Other sauce than named
*** Life’s golden age is when the kids are too old to need baby-sitters
and too young to borrow the family car.
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LOT 5 CANNED MEATS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
44. Beef
45. Chicken
46. Pork
47. Lard
48. Meat other than named
LOT 6 PRESERVES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
49. Cherries
50. Peach
51. Strawberries
52. Tomato
53. Other than named
*** The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight, because by then
your body and your fat are really good friends.
LOT 7 BUTTERS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
54. Apple
55. Grape
56. Peach
57. Plum
58. Syrup
59. Other than named
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*** All she knows about cooking is how to bring a man to a boil.
LOT 8 JAMS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
60. Apricot
61. Chokecherry
62. Grape
63. Peach
64. Pear
65. Raspberry
66. Strawberry
67. Rhubarb
68. Other than named
LOT 9 JELLY
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
69. Apple
70. Cherry
71. Chokecherry
72. Elderberry
73. Grape
74. Plum
75. Strawberry
76. Other than named
LOT 10 DEHYDRATED FOODS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
77. Dried fruit
78. Dried vegetable
79. Fruit leather
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80.
81.
82.
83.
84.
85.
86.
87.
Jerky
Dried pasta
Onions
Parsley
Dill
Basil
Other Herbs
Other
LOT 11 CANDIES
1st-$2.00 2nd-1.50 3rd-$1.00
(NOT MICROWAVE)
88.
89.
90.
91.
92.
93.
Divinity
Taffy
Fudge
Mints
Hard Candies
Other
LOT 12
HOME BREWED WINE, BEER, SODA
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
94. Red wine
95. White wine
96. Sweet wine
97. Rose wine
98. Beer
99. Spirits
100. Mixes
101. Soda
102. Others
*** Happiness is like potato salad . . . when you share it with
others, it’s a picnic.
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LOT 13 FOOD PRESERVATION
Children 16 and under
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class:
103. Canned fruit
104. Canned vegetable
105. Pickles, relishes and sauces
106. Canned meat
107. Preserves
108. Butters
109. Jams & Jellies
110. Dehydrated Foods
111. Candies
112. Other
DEPARTMENT K - BAKED GOODS
Superintendent: Jayne Freudenburg
Entire entry will be judged, after which the judge will remove a portion
for display. Remainder of item may be picked up after judging is
complete.
Cakes may or may not be frosted unless otherwise stated.
LOT 1 BREADS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
One (1) Loaf
Class
1. White bread
2. Wheat bread
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3. Rye bread
4. Raisin bread
5. Quick breads (date, banana, fruit, etc.)
6. Batter breads
7. Coffee cakes with yeast
8. Biscuits (6)
9. Specialty Breads
10. Other than listed
LOT 2 ROLLS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Six (6) of each
Class
11. Dinner rolls (Crescent, Porterhouse, etc.)
12. Sweet rolls
13. Turnovers
14. Other
LOT 3 - BREADS MADE WITH A BREAD MACHINE
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
No Mixes
Class:
15. White Bread
16. Wheat Bread
17. Dinner Rolls (6)
18. Sweet Rolls (6)
19. Other Breads
*** If you’re living on the edge,
make sure you’re wearing your seat belt.
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LOT 4 MUFFINS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Six (6) of each
Class:
20. Fruit
21. Grain
22. Sweet
23. Other than listed
LOT 5 COOKIES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Six (6) of each
Class
24. Chocolate Chip Cookies
25. White chip cookie
26. Peanut Butter Cookies
27. Filled Cookies
28. Ice Box cookies
29. Molasses cookies
30. Oatmeal cookies
31. Sugar Cookies
32. Plate of Cookies (3 or 4 different kinds - 12 cookies total)
33. Decorated cookies
34. Other
LOT 6 BARS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Six (6) of each
Class
35. Bars
36. Chocolate Brownies
37. Dessert bars
38. Other than listed
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LOT 7 CAKES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
“MADE FROM SCRATCH—NO BOX MIXES”
Wilton Decorated Cakes Best of Class award is offered for winning
cakes with some type of bag and tip or rolled fondant cake decorating.
Only one best of class award can be awarded to the adult division.
“Best of Class” winner may choose one of the following awards:
 Wilton Easy Layers! 6-inch Cake Pan Set, 5 piece
 Wilton 12 piece Cupcake Decorating Set
All “Best of Class” winners receive a Wilton Yearbook of Cake
Decorating along with their choice of “Best of Class” prize.
Superintendent must give the winner’s name and address to the
Extension Office along with the award they would like to receive.
Class
39. Angel Food not frosted
40. Chiffon not frosted
41. Chocolate
42. Decorated—can be a form or baked
43. Fruit
44. Pound
45. Spice
46. Sponge not frosted
47. White
48. Yellow
49. Vegetable (carrot, Zucchini, etc.)
50. Cupcakes - 6 frosted
51. Other Cakes
*** Birthdays are good for you - the more you have the longer you live.
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LOT 8 PIES
1st- $5.00 2nd- $3.00 3rd- $2.00
Class
52. This will be a contest. Enter any kind of 1or 2 crust fruit pie.
LOT 9 FOOD ART
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
53. Breads
54. Cookies
55. Cakes
DEPARTMENT L - BAKED GOODS
Children 16 years and under
LOT 1 BREADS & ROLLS
(Children ages 16 & under)
1st- $2.00 2nd- $1.50 3rd- $1.00
Must bring a whole loaf, cake or pie.
Class
1. White Bread
2. Wheat Bread
3. Quick Bread
4. Dinner Rolls (4)
5. Sweet Rolls (4)
6. Other Rolls (4)
7. Bread Machine Bread (No mixes)
8. Bread Machine Rolls (4)
9. Other Bread Machine items
10. Other Bread
11. Biscuits
12. Muffins
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LOT 2 COOKIES
(Children ages 16 & under)
1st- $2.00 2nd- $1.50 3rd- $1.00
Class
13. Chocolate chip cookies (4 each)
14. Peanut butter cookies (4 each)
15. Oatmeal Cookies (4 each)
16. Sugar Cookies (4 each)
17. Sugar Cookies—decorated (4 each)
18. Other than listed cookies (4 each)
LOT 3 CAKES & PIES
(Children ages 16 & under)
1st- $2.00 2nd- $1.50 3rd- $1.00
Class
19. White cake
20. Yellow cake
21. Chocolate Cake
22. Fruit Cake
23. Pies
24. Coffee Cake
25. Cupcakes
LOT 4 BARS & BROWNIES
(Children ages 16 & under)
1st- $2.00 2nd- $1.50 3rd- $1.00
Class:
26. Bars
27. Brownies
28. Other than listed
*** If it ain’t broke, fix it ‘til it is.
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DEPARTMENT M - MICROWAVE
Superintendent: Jayne Freudenburg
LOT 1 CAKES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
1. Any kind
LOT 2 CANDIES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
2. Caramel Corn
3. Fudge
4. Peanut Brittle
5. Other than listed
LOT 3 SNACKS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
6. Nuts
7. Popcorn
8. Other than listed
LOT 4 MICROWAVE
Children 16 years & under
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
9. Cakes
10. Candies
11. Snacks
12. Other
**A women doesn’t need to know how to cook to keep a man in a stew
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TEXTILE DEPARTMENT
OCTAGON BUILDING
Superintendent: Geri Reeves
ENTRY TIME:
JUDGING TIME:
RELEASE TIME:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Tuesday, July 7, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday July 8, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday July 8, 1 p.m.
Sunday, July 12, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Pre-registration for exhibitor’s numbers only is encouraged but not
required. Forms are in back of book. Mail before July 1, 2015 to:
Madison County Fair Office
P. O. Box 775
Madison, NE 68748
All Exhibitors will be assigned an Exhibitor Number. This number
must appear on all entry tags in order to receive premiums.
Entry tags are available from the Extension Office in Norfolk or
the Fair Office in Madison. Exhibitors are encouraged to complete
their entry tags prior to bringing their exhibit to the Fair. Exhibitor
Numbers, Entry Forms and tags may also be filled in at Entry
Time. All items must be entered in the name of the
producer/maker.
Entries are open to Madison County Residents and Madison
County 4-H family members, unless otherwise stated.
All possible care will be taken, but the Madison County Ag Society
will not be responsible for loss or damage to entries, including
containers.
Each Exhibitor is permitted only one item in each class number.
Items must be clean and NOT PREVIOUSLY ENTERED,
otherwise they will be disqualified. Items must be strictly made by
the exhibitor and completed since 2014 Fair, unless otherwise
stated. All entries need to be made after 2014 fair for the 2015 Fair.
All exhibitors will please note that only so much money is
available for cash awards. In the event that total amount for the
premiums exceed the budget, individual cash awards will be
reduced by percentage to stay within budget.
NO "For Sale" signs will be permitted on entries.
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8.
9.
Items may be covered with clear plastic for display purposes.
Premium money may be picked up at release time or, from Fair
Office by August 15, 2015.
DEPARTMENT N - NEEDLEWORK
LOT 1 PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN'S
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Bring entry on wire hanger
Class
1. Blouse or shirt
2. Dress
3. Play clothes 1 or 2 pieces
4. Skirt
5. Suit
6. Pants or shorts
7. Jumper or jump suit
8. Vest
9. Jacket or Coat
10. Sleep wear
11. Sweat suit
12. Accessories
***Adult education is what goes on in a household with teenagers.
LOT 2 ADULT CLOTHING
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Bring entry on wire hanger
Class
13. Ladies dress - one or two piece
14. Ladies shirt or blouse
15. Ladies skirt or slacks
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16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
Ladies vest
Ladies blazer
Ladies Sweatshirt and/or outfit
Ladies Lounge or sleepwear
Man's Shirt
Man's Sport coat
Man's Vest
Man's sweatshirt and/or outfit
Accessories
Handkerchiefs
Other
LOT 3 ADULT CLOTHING SPECIAL
1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.50 3rd-$2.00
Bring entry on wire hanger
Class
27. Holiday or special occasion
28. Ladies coat
29. Ladies suit
30. Man's topcoat
31. Man's suit
LOT 4 APRONS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Bring entry pinned on wire hanger
Class
32. Cross stitch
33. Fancy
34. Fabric
35. Applique
36. Other than named
***May today be better than yesterday, but not as good as tomorrow.
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*** To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.
LOT 5 FUN SEWN ACCESSORIES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Examples: beach bag or hunting bag.
Class
37. Large bag
38. Small bag
39. Outdoor gear
40. Other than listed
LOT 6 KNITTED OR CROCHETED GARMENTS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Bring entry on wire hanger
Class
41. Crocheted collar
42. Crocheted pair of slippers or mittens
43. Knitted pair of slippers or mittens
44. Crocheted hat or cap
45. Knitted hat or cap
46. Knitted scarf
47. Crocheted scarf
48. Crocheted purse
49. Knitted purse
50. Functional item
51. Other than listed
***Behind every successful man stands a bunch of amazed co-workers.
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LOT 7 DECORATED CLOTHING
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Bring entry on wire hanger
Class
52. Applique
53. Crewel
54. Cross stitch
55. Painted
56. Tie Dye
57. Shoes
58. Other than listed
***When a horse gets married, they throw a bridle shower.
LOT 8 PILLOW CASES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
59. Crocheted trim
60. Knitted trim
61. Tatted trim
62. Cross stitch
63. Embroidery
64. Painted
65. Applique
66. Other than listed
LOT 9 DOILIES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
67. Crocheted
68. Knitted
69. Crocheted over 36 inches
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70.
71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
Knitted over 36 inches
Textile painted
Tatted trim
Hardanger - under 12 inches
Hardanger - over 12 inches
Other than listed
LOT 10 DRESSER SCARF, RUNNER, PLACEMAT, or RUG
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
76. Embroidery
77. Quilted
78. Painted
79. Applique
80. Hardanger
81. Cross Stitch
82. Candle wicking
83. Hooked rug
84. Woven rug
85. Other than listed
LOT 11 TABLE OR LUNCHEON CLOTH
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
86. Embroidery
87. Quilted
88. Crocheted
89. Painted
90. Cross stitch
91. Applique
92. Candle wicking
93. Other than listed
***Shotgun wedding: a case of wife or death.
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LOT 12 TEA AND FINGER TOWELS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
94. Embroidery
95. Paint
96. Cross stitch
97. Appliqué
98. Crocheted
99. Other than listed
***Catty remarks often have more lives than a cat does.
LOT 13 BED QUILTS
1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.50 3rd-$2.00
Must be suitable for a bed. Suggested minimum size of 60” by 76”.
Class
100. Applique, hand quilted
101. Applique, machine quilted
102. Applique, long arm machine quilted
103. Pieced – any number of fabrics, hand quilted
104. Pieced – 10 or fewer different fabrics, machine quilted
105. Pieced – 11 to 24 different fabrics, machine quilted
106. Pieced – 25 or more different fabrics, machine quilted
107. Mixed technique (contains both piecing and applique), hand
quilted
108. Mixed technique (contains both piecing and applique), machine
quilted
109. Mixed technique (contains both piecing and applique), long arm
machine quilted
110. Tie Quilt
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LOT 14 THROW QUILTS
1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.50 3rd-$2.00
Small quilt for personal use, not a bed.
Class
111. Appliqued, hand quilted
112. Appliqued, machine quilted
113. Appliqued, long arm machine quilted
114. Pieced, hand quilted
115. Pieced, machine quilted
116. Pieced, long arm machine quilted
117. Mixed technique (contains both piecing and applique), hand quilted
118. Mixed technique (contains both piecing and applique), machine
quilted
119. Mixed technique (contains both piecing and applique), long arm
machine quilted
LOT 15 CRIB AND JUVENILE QUILT
1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.50 3rd-$2.00
Must be appropriate size and pattern for a child. For safety from
choking, quilts should not contain any embellishments.
Class
120.
121.
122.
123.
124.
125.
126.
Appliqued, hand quilted
Appliqued, machine quilted
Appliqued, long arm machine quilted
Pieced, hand quilted
Pieced, machine quilted
Pieced, long arm machine quilted
Mixed technique (contains both piecing and applique)
***Planning is the art of putting off until tomorrow what you
have no intention of doing today.
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LOT 16 WALL QUILTS
1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.50 3rd-$2.00
Wall quilts are not intended for use on a bed.
Miniature wall quilts – maximum size of 24” by 24”. If blocks are used,
they should be no larger than 4” by 4”.
Class
127.
128.
129.
130.
131.
132.
133.
134.
135.
136.
137.
138.
Miniature, hand quilted
Miniature, machine quilted
Appliqued, hand quilted
Appliqued, machine quilted
Appliqued, long arm machine quilted
Pieced, hand quilted
Pieced – small, machine quilted, sum of all sides no more
than 140”
Pieced – medium, machine quilted, sum of all sides more
than 140” and less than 200”
Pieced – large, machine quilted, sum of all sides more than
200”
Mixed technique (contains both piecing and applique), hand
quilted
Mixed technique (contains both piecing and applique) –
small, machine quilted, sum of all sides no more than 140”
Mixed technique (contains both piecing and applique) –
medium, machine quilted, sum of all sides more than 140”
LOT 17 DOLL QUILTS
1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.50 3rd-$2.00
Small size used for a doll. Can be tied or quilted. Should not contain
embellishments.
Class
139. Doll quilt
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***Those who exercise regularly can count on one thing:
They’ll die healthier.
LOT 18
DONE BY JUNIOR YOUTH QUILTS
1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.50 3rd-$2.00
For a person 12 years old and under as of July 1. List age on ticket.
Class
140. Bed or throw: quilted or tied
141. Wall or doll: quilted or tied
LOT 19
DONE BY SENIOR YOUTH QUILTS
1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.50 3rd-$2.00
For a person 13 to 18 years old as of July 1. List age on ticket.
Class
142. Bed or throw: quilted or tied
143. Bed or throw: quilted or tied
**Hard work never hurt anyone, but why take the chance?
LOT 20
DONE BY SENIOR ADULT QUILTS
1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.50 3rd-$2.00
For persons 65 years and older as of July 1.
Entrants can also enter in non-age restricted classes.
Class
144.
145.
146.
147.
148.
Appliqued, bed size
Pieced, bed size
Mixed technique (contains both piecing and applique), bed size
Throw quilt
Wall quilt, sum of all sides no more than 140”
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149. Wall quilt, sum of all sides more than 140”
150. Tied quilt
LOT 21 QUILTS BY TWO OR MORE INDIVIDUALS
1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.50 3rd-$2.00
Quilt made by two or more individuals. Entries can either be hand
quilted or machine quilted; however, they cannot be quilted
commercially (paid for). Names of all need to be listed on the ticket.
Class
151.
152.
153.
154.
155.
156.
Bed quilt
Wall quilt
Throw quilt
Tie quilt
Special occasion
Miniature wall quilt
***No matter how much you nurse a grudge, it won’t get better.
LOT 22 GRANDMA’S AND / OR GRANDPA’S QUILT,
BEDSPREAD, or AFGHAN
1st - $3.00 2nd-$2.50 3rd-$.2.00
Entry must be made by grandmother and entered by grandchild.
Grandchild must be resident of Madison County.
Please make 5” by 7” card stating:
Grandmother: Name
Grandchild: Name
Year Made: Date (approximate)
Class
157. Oldest
158. Best of Class
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*** Italian restaurant’s sign in the window:
We offer you pizza and quiet.
LOT 23 QUILTED SQUARES
1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.50 3rd-$2.00
Squares should be no less than 12” and no larger than 18” and all sides
should be finished.
Class
159.
160.
161.
162.
163.
164.
165.
166.
167.
Embroidery
3 pieces or less, hand quilted
4 to 9 pieces, hand quilted
10 or more pieces, hand quilted
3 pieces or less, machine quilted
4 to 9 pieces, machine quilted
10 or more pieces, machine quilted
Applique, hand quilted
Applique, machine quilted
***Old quilters never die—they just fall to pieces!
DEPARTMENT O - BABY ITEMS
LOT 1 BABY QUILTS
1st-$2.50 2nd-$2.00 3rd-$1.50
Class
1. Applique
2. Embroidery
3. Fancy
4. Piece Work hanging
5. Pieced quilt
6. Counted Cross Stitch
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7. Cross stitch
8. Nonfunctional wall
9. Other than listed
LOT 2 BABY AFGHAN
1st-$2.50 2nd-$2.00 3rd-$1.50
Class
10. Crocheted
11. Hand knitted
12. Machine knitted
13. Other than listed
LOT 3 BABY SWEATER
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
14. Crocheted
15. Hand knitted
16. Machine knitted
LOT 4 BABY GARMENTS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
17. Dress - Fabric
18. Dress - Crocheted
19. Dress - Knitted
20. Coveralls or Bibs
21. Play outfit 2 piece
22. Booties or Footwear
23. Sleep wear
24. Other than listed
*** Wealthy families having kids is an heir-raising experience
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LOT 5 BABY BIBS
1st-$1.25 2nd-$1.00 3rd-$.75
Class
25. Applique
26. Painted
27. Pieced fabric
28. Quilted
29. Crocheted
30. Other than listed
*** It costs more these days to amuse a child than it did to
educate his grandfather.
BEST IN COUNTY NEEDLEWORK
Article must have been judge “Best in County Needlework” at the
Madison County Fair. Exhibitor must reside within Madison County.
Only one needlework article may be entered in this contest from each
County. Commercial Quilting is acceptable.
All work must be completed. Entry must be entered on a special entry
form and signed by the county needlework superintendent or County
Fair official.
***Some cause happiness wherever they go;
others, whenever they go.
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FINE ARTS & CRAFTS DEPARTMENT
OCTAGON BUILDING
Superintendent – Geri Reeves
ENTRY TIME:
JUDGING TIME
RELEASE TIME:
Tuesday, July 7, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, July 8, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 8, 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 12, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
1. Pre-registration for exhibitor’s numbers only is encouraged but not
required. Forms are in back of book. Mail before July 1, 2015 to:
Madison County Fair Office
P. O. Box 775
Madison, NE 68748
All Exhibitors will be assigned an Exhibitor Number.
This number must appear on all entry tags in order to receive
premiums. Entry tags are available from the Extension Office in
Norfolk and the Fair Office in Madison. Exhibitors are encouraged
to complete their entry tags prior to bringing their exhibit to the Fair.
Exhibitor Numbers, Entry Forms and tags may also be filled in at
Entry Time. All items must be entered in the name of the
producer/maker.
2. Entries are open to Madison County Residents and Madison County
4-H family members, unless otherwise stated.
3. All possible care will be taken, but the Madison County Ag Society
will not be responsible for loss or damage to entries, including
containers.
4. Each Exhibitor is permitted only one item in each class number.
5. Items must be clean and NOT PREVIOUSLY ENTERED, otherwise
they will be disqualified. Items must be strictly grown/made by the
exhibitor and completed since 2014 Fair, unless otherwise stated.
Items must be made after 2014 to be entered in 2015 fair.
6. All exhibitors will please note that only so much money is available
for cash awards. In the event that total amount for the premiums
exceed the budget, individual cash awards will be reduced by
percentage to stay within budget.
7. NO "For Sale" signs will be permitted on entries.
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8. Ceramics, China, Porcelain, Glass & Dolls will be in glass display
cabinets.
9. Items may be covered with clear plastic for display purposes.
10 Premium money may be picked up at release time or, from the Fair
Office by August 15, 2015.
*** “Too much of a good thing is wonderful.”
— Mae West —
DEPARTMENT P - CRAFTS
LOT 1 GRANDPARENT/GRANDCHILD ENTRY
Ages 12 and under for this Department
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Grandparent/Grandchild joint entry either grandparent or grandchild
must be a resident of Madison County. This must be joint effort by
both. Entry must include a picture of them actively working on the
project. Item must be completed since the 2014 fair.
Class:
1. Baking
2. Canning
3. Gardening (field products)
4. Flowers
5. Quilting
6. Needlework
7. Crafts
LOT 2 CRAFT DONE BY CHILDREN AGES 12 & UNDER
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd- $1.00
Class
8. God's eye
9. Masks
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
Sun catchers
Stuffed animals
Wall hangings
Being creative with paper
Fabric Paints
Working with recycled products
Dolls
Decorated clothing
Gel pens
Lego Models - less than 100 pieces
Lego Models - more than 100 pieces
Woodworking
Plastic canvas
Beaded project - small
Beaded project - large
Pillows
Decorated frames
Ornaments
Magnets
Floral items
Items made from foam
Items made form K-nex
Holiday decorations
Sculpture
Painted items
Other than listed
*** What kind of money do fisherman make? Net profits
LOT 3 CRAFT DONE BY CHILDREN AGES 13 – 18
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd- $1.00
Class
36. God's eye
37. Masks
38. Stuffed animals
39. Wall hangings
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40. Being creative with paper
41. Fabric paints
42. Working with recycled products
43. Dolls
44. Decorated clothing
45. Gel pens
46. Lego Models - less than 100 pieces
47. Lego Models - more than 100 pieces
48. Woodworking
49. Plastic canvas
50. Beaded project - small
51. Beaded project - large
52. Pillows
53. Decorated frames
54. Ornaments
55. Magnets
56. Floral items
57. Items made from foam
58. Items made form K-nex
59. Holiday decorations
60. Other than listed
LOT 4 PICTURE DONE BY CHILDREN AGES 6 & UNDER
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class:
61. Finger painting
62. Crayons
63. Markers
64. Chalk
65. Color book
66. Pencil
67. Free hand
68. Other than listed
***I am no longer young enough to know everything.
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LOT 5 PICTURE DONE BY CHILDREN AGES 7 - 12
1st - $2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
69. Ball point painting
70. Free hand drawing
71. Water color
72. Oil painting & Acrylic painting
73. Finger painting
74. Crayons
75. Markers
76. Coloring Book Picture
77. Plastic Canvas
78. Chalk pictures
79. Needle work pictures
80. Colored Pencils
81. Foil Art
82. Gel Pens
83. Pencil
84. Other than listed
LOT 6 PICTURE DONE BY CHILDREN AGES 13-18
1st - $2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
85. Ball point painting
86. Free hand drawing
87. Water color
88. Oil painting & Acrylic painting
89. Finger painting
90. Crayons
91. Chalk
92. Pencil
93. Plastic Canvas
94. Seed or bean pictures
95. Needle work pictures
96. Colored Pencils
97. Foil Art
98. Gel Pens
99. Other than listed
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LOT 7 PICTURES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
100. Acrylic
101. Acrylic in a frame
102. Airbrush
103. Oil painting by number
104. Oil hand painting
105. Oil painting in frame
106. Textile painting in frame
107. Ball Point painting in frame
108. Reproduction oil painting
109. Free hand drawing
110. Embroidered in frame
111. Water color painting
112. Pastel painting
113. Mixed media
114. Picture made from grain
115. Needle point in frame
116. 3-D string art
117. Colored pencil
118. Latch hook
119. Candle wicking
120. Counted cross stitch in frame 8x 10 inches & smaller
121. Counted cross stitch frame larger than 8 x 10 inches
122. Portrait
123. Charcoal
124. Crewel in frame
125. God's Eye
126. Chalking
127. Swistraw
128. Wood burning picture
129. Acrylic
130. Pencil
131. Puzzle pictures
132. Pointillism
133. Glitter pens / Gel pens
134. Collage
135. Other than listed
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***MONEY TALKS...but all mine ever says is GOODBYE!
LOT 8 WOOD WORKING
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
136.
137.
138.
139.
140.
141.
142.
143.
144.
145.
146.
147.
148.
Carving
Lathe work
Wood candle holders
Simple furniture
Furniture
Jigsaw
Toys
Wooden novelty items
Wooden frames
Restored / Refinished furniture
Shelves
Decoration
Other than listed
*** It’s hard to make a comeback when you haven’t been anywhere.
LOT 9 PAINTED ITEMS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
149.
150.
151.
152.
153.
154.
155.
156.
157.
158.
Saw blades
Cream cans
Tools
Old wood 12” & smaller
Old wood larger than 12”
Lawn ornaments 18” & smaller
Lawn ornaments larger than 18”
Wooden animals
Gourds
Logs
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159.
160.
161.
162.
163.
164.
165.
166.
167.
Clothes pins
People
Flowers
Bird feeders
Doll House
Furniture
Glassware
Pots
Other than listed
LOT 10 BIRD HOUSES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-1.00
Class
168. Small
169. Large
LOT 11 ARTIFICIAL FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
170.
171.
172.
173.
174.
175.
176.
177.
178.
Paper
Wedding bouquet
Wedding corsage
Fabric
Dried
Silk
Decorated Bird Cages
Centerpieces
Other than listed
***You have to live with yourself, so make sure
you are in good company.
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***Learn from the turtle; it gets nowhere until it sticks its neck out.
LOT 12 WREATHS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
179.
180.
181.
182.
183.
184.
Grape vine
Wire
Straw wreath
Fabric
Moss
Other than listed
LOT 13 SWAGS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-1.50
Class
185.
186.
187.
188.
Grapevine
Floral
Eucalyptus
Other
LOT 14 DOLLS & DOLL CLOTHING
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-1.00
Class
189. Clown
190. Stuffed
191. Crocheted or Knitted
192. Pillow Case dolls
193. String Dolls
194. Corn husk dolls
195. Sock Dolls
196. Toy dolls
197. Doll Clothes
198. Soft Sculpture dolls
199. Other than listed
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LOT 15 PLASTIC CANVAS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
200.
201.
202.
203.
204.
205.
206.
Wall hangings
Ornaments
Magnets
Coaster
Center pieces
Toys
Other than listed
***Underprivileged now means not having a remote control for
your color television set.
LOT 16 DECORATIVE HOLIDAY
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
207.
208.
209.
210.
211.
212.
213.
214.
215.
216.
217.
218.
219.
220.
221.
222.
Wooden ornaments
Felt ornaments
Counted cross stitch ornaments
Dough Ornaments
Crocheted or Knitted Starched ornaments
Jeweled ball
Christmas stocking
Tree skirt
Wall decoration
Wheat weaving
Christmas centerpiece
Easter center piece
Patchwork
Thanksgiving centerpiece
Halloween
Other than listed
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LOT 17 CHRISTMAS NATIVITY SET
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
223.
224.
225.
226.
227.
Wood
Plastic
Fabric
Crocheted
Other than listed
LOT 18 WALL HANGINGS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
228.
229.
230.
231.
232.
233.
234.
235.
236.
Macramé
Stitchery
Scheernensnitte (German for paper cutting)
Wheat weaving
Shadow Boxes
Fans
Latch hook category
Masks - other than ceramic
Other than listed
LOT 19 MODELS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
237. Cars
238. Trucks
239. Pickups
240. Boats
241. Airplanes & Helicopters
242. Rockets 15 inches & smaller
243. Rockets larger than 15 inches
***He’s such a phony that he gets cavities in his false teeth.
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***One way to get high blood pressure is to go mountain
climbing over a molehill.
LOT 20 STAINED GLASS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
244.
245.
246.
247.
Window
Lamp
Sun catcher
Other than listed
LOT 21 RUGS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
248.
249.
250.
251.
252.
Crocheted or Knitted
Latch hook
Braided
Loom
Hand woven
LOT 22 RECYCLED CRAFT ITEMS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
253.
254.
255.
253.
254.
255.
256.
Clothing (such as jeans)
Wreaths
Rugs
Jewelry
Wall hangings
Christmas Decoration
Other items not listed
*** If Noah was truly wise, he would have swatted those two flies.
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LOT 23 PHOTO ALBUMS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
257.
258.
259.
260.
261.
262.
263.
Fabric Covered
Lace Covered
Leather tooled
Other than listed
Scrapbook - small
Scrapbook – large
Digital (pictures submitted, organized, and printed by a service)
LOT 24 MISCELLANEOUS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
264.
265.
266.
267.
268.
269.
270.
271.
272.
273.
274.
275.
276.
277.
278.
279.
280.
281.
282.
283.
284.
285.
Felt Animals
Handmade cards
Toys
Pot holders
Jewelry
Stuffed animals
Belts
Magnets
Pins
Fun Plastic Jewelry
Kleenex Box Cover
Covered boxes
Baskets
Plastic sun catchers
Metal sculptures
Stitched/Embroidery cards
Cinnamon Items
Cross stitched items not wall hangings or pictures
Restored Toys
Fabric Books
Decorated animals
Other than listed
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*** When you can’t have something you want, it’s time to start
wanting what you have!
LOT 25 SENIOR CITIZENS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
286.
287.
288.
289.
290.
Woodworking
Bird Houses
Painted items
Ceramics
Gourd crafts
DEPARTMENT Q - PHOTOGRAPHY
Photographs must be mounted on a backing not smaller than 8 1/2 x 11
inches and covered with clear plastic. As many as possible will be hung.
LOT 1 BLACK & WHITE PRINTS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
1. Children
2. Pets
3. Adults
4. Scenery/Landscape
5. Still life
6. Action
7. Animals
8. Flowers/Foliage
9. Special Effects
10. Collages
11. Sepia
12. Farm Life
13. Family Life
14. Other than listed
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*** The only creature that can keep its feet on the ground while its head
is in the clouds is the giraffe!
LOT 2 COLOR PRINTS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
15. Children
16. Pets
17. Adults
18. Scenery/Landscape
19. Still life
20. Action
21. Animals
22. Flowers/ Foliage
23. Special Effect
24. Collages
25. Sepia (like the antique pictures)
26. Farm Life
27. Family Life
28. Other than listed
LOT 3 BLACK & WHITE AGES 14 & UNDER
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
29. Children
30. Pets
31. Adults
32. Scenery/Landscape
33. Still life
34. Action
35. Animals
36. Flowers/Foliage
37. Special Effects
38. Collages
39. Sepia
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40. Farm Life
41. Family Life
42. Other than listed
LOT 4 DIGITAL COLOR PRINTS AGES 14 & UNDER
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
43. Children
44. Pets
45. Adults
46. Scenery/Landscape
47. Still life
48. Action
49. Animals
50. Flowers and Foliage
51. Farm Life
52. Collage
53. Special Effects
54. Other than listed
***The animal crackers circus wagon box with string was designed to
be hung from a Christmas tree.
LOT 5 PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
NOTE: The following photography classes are for anyone who teaches
the art of photography or makes money from the art of photography.
Any questions can be directed to Michelle Reeves at 402-992-2507.
Photos are either black and white or colored.
Class
55. Children - Black & White
56. Pets - Black & White
57. Adults - Black & White
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58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67.
68.
69.
70.
Scenery/Landscape - Black & White
Children – Color
Pets - Color
Adults - Color
Landscape/Scenery - Color
Children - Black & White Digital
Pets - Black & White Digital
Adults - Black & White Digital
Scenery/Landscape - Black & White Digital
Children - Colored Digital
Pets - Colored Digital
Adults - Colored Digital
Scenery /Landscape - Colored Digital
***There are no bad pictures. It’s just how your face looks sometimes.
— Abraham Lincoln —
DEPARTMENT R - CERAMICS
All names entered in competition must be concealed.
All items must be fired in a kiln at a temperature exceeding 800 degrees.
All articles in Departments R & S will be displayed in glass cases.
LOT 1 GLAZES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
1. Underglaze
2. Special effects glazes
3. Glaze Combination
4. Glaze with trimming (ribbons, beads, etc.)
5. Other than listed
***You will never make a more important decision than the
person you marry. — Dr. Eugene Swearingen —
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LOT 2 FIRED OVERGLAZE
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
6. Metallic
7. Luster
8. Over glaze combination
9. Over glaze with trimming (ribbon, beads, etc.)
10. Other than listed
LOT 3 STAINS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
11. Airbrush
12. Antique
13. Dry brushing
14. Stained
15. Stained & chalked
16. Pearl
17. Translucent stains
18. Wet brush technique
19. Other than named
LOT 4 FOR CHILDREN ONLY (Under 8 years)
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
20. Stains
21. Glazes
22. Stain & Glaze combination
23. Underglaze
24. Over glaze
25. Other than listed
*** No one is listening until you make a mistake.
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*** The hardness of butter is proportional to the softness of bread.
LOT 5 FOR CHILDREN ONLY (9 to 16 years)
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
26. Stains
27. Glazes
28. Stain & Glaze Combination
29. Underglaze
30. Over glaze
31. Other than listed
*** Unless each day can be looked back upon by an individual as one
in which he has had some fun, some joy, some real satisfaction,
that day is a loss.
DEPARTMENT S - HAND PAINTED CHINA,
PORCELAIN, GLASS & DOLLS
All names entered in competition must be concealed. All items must be
fired in a kiln.
LOT 1 CHINA
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
1. Cup & saucer sets
2. Pitchers
3. Plates -8 inches & smaller
4. Plates- larger than 8"
5. Cups & mugs
6. Jewelry
7. Boxes
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8. Egg
9. Christmas decoration
10. Tray
11. Bell
12. Other than listed
LOT 2 PORCELAIN BISQUE
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
13. Egg
14. Boxes
15. Christmas decoration
16. Figurine
17. Faces
18. Jewelry
19. Other than listed
LOT 3 GLASS FIRED TO 1100 DEGREES
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
20. Hand painted
21. Enameled
22. Metallic
23. Other than listed
LOT 4 PORCELAIN DOLLS
1st-$2.00 2nd-$1.50 3rd-$1.00
Class
24. Doll - head, arms & legs - 18 inches & smaller
25. Doll - head, arms & legs - larger than 18 inches
26. Doll - head & arms - 10 inches & smaller
27. Doll - head & arms - larger than 10 inches
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TICKET INFORMATION
Ticket information can be found on brochures and
posters at your local businesses.
NUMBER_____________
OPEN CLASS
Octagon Building
To be used for Field & Garden, Floriculture, Textiles, Food, & Fine Arts
and Crafts, Not for livestock.
(Please print or type)
NAME_________________________________________________
ADDRESS______________________________________________
CITY __________________________________ ZIP ____________
All exhibitor will be assigned an Exhibitor number. This number must
appear on all entry tags in order to receive your premiums. This form is
for exhibitor number only and pre - registration is encouraged. You may
mail this form to the Fair Office by June 15, 2015, or bring it along at
entry time. Entries are open to Madison County Residents only, unless
otherwise stated. Please read all rules pertaining to each department
before entering. Entry tags may also be obtained when sending in this
form, for further information contact the Fair Office at 402-454-2144.
SIGNATURE ________________________________________
SEND TO: Madison County Fair Office
P. O. Box 775
Madison NE 68748
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Esther Schulz Memorial
This award is donated by a grandchild of Esther Schulz and is awarded
to the top three individuals in Open Class who have the most entries
displayed at the fair. The tribute is provided as an honor to Esther
Schulz for her many years of participation at the Madison County Fair.
Each year she would display the most entries by an individual. Her
efforts represent a beauty that was present at each county fair. This
beauty continues within all individuals who help promote the Madison
County Fair.
Awards are presented for:
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
$25.00 and Trophy
$15.00 and Trophy
$10.00 and Trophy
*** We need some clouds in our life to make a beautiful sunset.
Elaine Schulz Memorial
The annual award is given to the individuals who participate in the open
class categories of knitted or crocheted items, Afghans, and needlecraft.
The award is based on “quality workmanship”. Elaine was proud of
the “hand work” and the “tender loving care” each item needed. This
fulfills a dream from the past generations of a unique art and she wishes
to pass this activity to the future generations.
Awards are presented for:
1st Place
$25.00 and Trophy
2nd Place
$20.00 and Trophy
3rd Place
$15.00 and Trophy
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2015 Madison County
4-H Council Members
President: Christy Owen
Vice-President: Evan Unkel
Secretary: Hailey Walmsley
Treasurer: Karen Ruge
Adult Members
Karen Arkfeld
Sarah Boelter
Kristy Lutt
April Osborn
Merlin Oswald
Christy Owen
Youth Members
Rebecca Arkfeld
Garrett Boelter
Carrie Feldmann
Evan Unkel
Hailey Walmsley
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