Flower Show Terry Ogden: 564-3963 or Leisa Clement: 564-7310 Located in the 4-H Exhibition Hall Bring flowers Wednesday, August 24th, 4-8 p.m., Sunday pick up time 4-5 p.m. Premiums - Adult - 1st $8, 2nd $5, 3rd $3, Youth - 1st $3, 2nd $2, 3rd $1 Judges Choice - Adult - $25, Youth $10 Only one entry per category per person is allowed. Categories: fresh flower arrangements, holiday arrangements, flowering plants, foliage plants, specimen, cactus (6 cut flowers 1 stem per container - containers provided) Judging at 10 a.m. on Thursday. Best of show for Flower arrangement ONLY. Home Arts and Crafts Contact: Nan Redmond 564-3088 RULES AND REGULATIONS: Only one entry per category per person is allowed. All entries must be made by the person offering them for exhibit. Please provide a list of your articles with your name, address, and phone number. If you made something that does not fit our categories, we will attempt to find a place for it. Judging will be determined on the general appearance, design, workmanship, age of exhibitor, and usefulness of article. All handiwork must have been completed within the fair year (August 2010 - August 2011). Enter articles between 2 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 23rd at Exhibition Hall 1. Articles must be picked up Sunday, August 28th after 5 p.m. ANY ITEM PICKED UP PRIOR TO 5 P.M. ON SUNDAY WILL FORFEIT THEIR PREMIUMS. We reserve the right to reject any article that is unfinished, soiled, ripped or damaged or not in keeping with the above listed rules and regulations. We reserve the right to limit the number of items submitted by individuals or families. CATAGORIES are: afghans, bedspreads, lap robes, centerpieces, doilies, pillows, vests, quilts, baby items, sweaters, mittens, socks, macramé, wall hangings, Christmas items, dolls, toys, plastic canvas, hooked & braided rugs, chair seats, baskets, jewelry, candles, painting, photographs (still life, nature, animals, people), which should be framed to protect them from dust in the exhibition hall, tablecloths, napkins and place mats. Premiums: Adult - 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $5 - Youth - 1st $5, 2nd $3, 3rd $1 - Judges Choice - Adult $25 - Youth $10. Food and Produce Contact: Michele Hodges 285-1032 (Exhibition Hall 1) Includes fresh produce, canned goods, and specified baked goods. 2011 Food & Produce Schedule Summary Wednesday - Noon - 8 p.m. - Bring entries for foods, produce & baked goods to Exhibit Hall Thursday - 10 a.m. - Judging for food and produce Thursday - Noon - Fair opens Saturday - 10 a.m. to Noon - Cookie decorating by the stage Sunday - 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. - Bring berry pies to Exhibit Hall 1 Sunday - 10:30 a.m. - Pie judging Sunday - 5-6 p.m. - Pick up prize money - Exhibit Hall 1 Sunday - 5-6 p.m. - Pick up items Produce Contact: Michele Hodges 285-1032 (Exhibition Hall 1) Only one entry per category per person is allowed. Categories: Vegetables - beans, snap & pole(10), onions (3), braided tops for hanging, beans-dry & shell (1 cup), parsnips (3), beets(1), peas (10 pods), broccoli(1), peppers (3), brussels sprouts(10), potatoes (3), cabbage (1), pumpkin (1), carrots (3), radishes(6), cauliflower(1), squash - summer and winter (1), corn - sweet, cucumbers (3), eggplant (1), tomatoes (3), cherry tomatoes(1pt), gourds(3), greens (bunch), turnips(1), lettuce(1 head), zucchini, other. Berries & fruit: apples (3), blackberries(1 pint), cherries(1 pint), grapes (1 bunch), melons (1), pears (3), raspberries (pint), strawberries(1 pint), other. Cover pints of berries with clear plastic wrap to prevent fruit flies. Premiums: Adult - 1st $8 2nd $6, 3rd $3 - Youth 1st $3, 2nd $2, 3rd $1. Home Canned Foods Adults and Youth (16 and under) Categories C1 - C4: 1st $6 2nd $4 3rd $2 plus ribbons. Must be canned by exhibitor within 1 year. Jars must be labeled on side with product name, date processed, processing method and processing time. Minimum of two(2) varieties in each category. Category C1 Fruits Category C2 Vegetables Category C3 Pickled Foods Category C4 Soft Spreads (jams & jellies) Bread, Biscuits, Rolls and Muffins Sweet breads and yeast bread - 1/2 loaf Biscuits, rolls & muffins - 3 on a plate Cover food with plastic wrap. All baked goods are tasted. Premiums: 1st $8, 2nd $6, 3rd $5. Judges Choice $25. Please bring recipes for all baked goods. Apple Pie Contest Submit pies on Sunday between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., Exhibition Hall 1 Judging at 10:30 a.m. Premiums: 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10, plus ribbons Judges Choice $25. Open to pie bakers - bring the recipe printed on a 4x6 card. Please submit ONE PIE ONLY for judging. Bake the pie the day before. Warm pies cannot be judged properly. Judged on ease of preparation, texture, flavor and overall appearance. Use a disposable pan. Disclaimer: The Piscataquis Valley Fair (PVF) will provide care and protection of all exhibits. However, PVF distinctly disclaims any liability for loss or damage to exhibits or personal property of exhibits. Muffin Contest Junior and Adult Divisions 1st $6, 2nd $4, 3rd $2. Enter THREE (3) muffins on a disposable plate. Must be accompanied by the recipe printed on 4x6 inch card. Will be judged on appearance, texture, and taste. Entries will not be returned. Berry Pie Contest Submit pies on Sunday, August 28th between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Exhibition Hall 1. Judging at 10:30 a.m. Premiums: (3 prizes) $15, $10, $5 plus ribbons Open to all pie bakers. Bring the recipe printed on a 4 x 6 card. Please submit ONE PIE PNLY for judging. Bake the pie the day before. Warm pies cannot be judged properly. Judged on ease of preparation, texture, flavor, and overall appearance. Use a disposable pan. Judges Choice: $25. Disclaimer: The Piscataquis Valley Fair (PVF) will provide care and protection of all exhibits. However, PVF distinctly disclaims any liability for loss or damage to exhibits or personal property of exhibits.