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COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS Dates, Times, Schedule, Registration Information......................... 1 General Rules, Judging and Awards............................................. 2 Department I: Food Preservation Only (Honey & Beeswax will return in 2022)........................................................ 3 Department II: Decorated Food Products and Baked Goods.......... 3 Department III: Art Needlework and Wearing Apparel.................... 4 Department IV: Crafts and Fine Arts.............................................. 5 Department V: Photography.......................................................... 6 Department VI: Herbs, Fruits, Nuts and Vegetables....................6-7 Department VII: Flowers, Arrangements and Potted Plants.........7-8 (NEW) Department VIII: Educational Exhibits................................. 9 2021 Competitive Exhibitor Entry Form.................................Online 2021 Competitive Exhibitor Entry Tags..................................Online
Mission Competitive Exhibits Registration
The Arlington County Fair is a non-profit volunteer-driven organization Register online and bring your entries following these guidelines:
that embraces a diverse community by educating, entertaining, and
showcasing the best of Arlington. 1. Entries will be accepted on Wednesday, August 18 from 4:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m. PERISHABLE ITEMS (BAKED GOODS, FLOWERS, PLANTS
AND VEGETABLES) WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 19
Volunteers FROM 7:30 A.M. TO 9:30 A.M. PERISHABLE ITEMS INCLUDE ENTRIES
In addition to Board Members, Department Superintendents and FROM DEPARTMENTS I, II, VI, AND VII. Please bring your entries to the
Department Judges donate their time to help the event run smoothly. gym at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 Second Street
Department Superintendents are essential as they are able to manage South. If you plan on entering many items in one Department (e.g.
and monitor the entries for Competitive Exhibits. If you would like to learn over 5 flowers) we request that you bring them in early Wednesday
more about volunteer opportunities with Competitive Exhibits with the evening.
Fair, please contact us at compexhibits@arlingtoncountyfair.us. 2. LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. THERE WILL BE NO
EXCEPTIONS.
Access/Inclusion 3. All entries must be tagged, recorded, and checked-in with the proper
Department Superintendent before exhibitor may leave. Exhibitor
The Arlington County Fair is committed to promoting participation by
cannot rearrange entry after it is placed.
providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities,
as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request. To 4. Exhibitors should write a brief description of each item on the back
make arrangements for access to Fair attractions and activities, please of the Claim Check attached to the Entry Tag, and retain the Claim
call the Fair (703-829-7471) no later than Friday, August 6, to make Check in a secure location. Claim Check must be presented at
arrangements. close of Fair to reclaim entries. All of this is now part of the ONLINE
Registration: form, tag, and exhibitor number.
2021 Dates And Times 5. Another individual may submit entries on your behalf if you are
unavailable during the registration time frame. Please ensure that
FAIR HOURS INDOOR HOURS OUTDOOR HOURS you have filled out the registration form and entry tag(s) completely
WED, August 18 N/A 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. in advance.
THUR, August 19 N/A 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
6. Due to high volume, Department V Photography, will apply a
FRI, August 20 4:00 pm – 10:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
maximum of three (3) prints total per individual. One person is
SAT, August 21 10:00 am – 9:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. permitted to enter no more than 3 entries in Photography.
SUN, August 22 11:00 am – 7:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS SCHEDULE Registration Forms & Entry Tags
CE Registration Wednesday, August 18, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The Fair’s Competitive Exhibit Entry Form is available ONLINE on the Fair
Thursday, August 19, 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. website (arlingtoncountyfair.us). If for whatever reason you are not
(only for perishable items; Departments I, II, VI, VII) able to register through our ONLINE format, please call 703-829-7471
Awards Ceremony Saturday, August 21, 7:00 p.m. for instructions. Each exhibitor must fill out this form listing all entries
Pick-up Entries Sunday, August 22, 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. submitted by the exhibitor. You will be given an exhibitor number to
(Due to breakdown we are not able match with your registration upon submission.
to hold or store any entries after 6pm)
AN EXHIBITOR NUMBER WILL BE ASSIGNED TO YOU DURING
REGISTRATION. WRITE YOUR EXHIBITOR NUMBER ON EACH ENTRY TAG.
YOU MAY ENTER MORE THAN ONE ENTRY, BUT YOU WILL HAVE ONLY
ONE EXHIBITOR NUMBER. COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT ENTRY TAGS MUST BE
ATTACHED TO EACH ENTRY IN ORDER TO BE PRESENTED FOR JUDGING.
Entry Pick-Up
All entries must remain at the fair until after the Saturday evening
awards ceremony. There will be no exceptions. Official entry pick-up
time is Sunday, between 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Please arrange for
someone else to pick up if you are unavailable. Claim Checks will be
required at pick-up to verify items go home with the correct owner.
Entries not picked up by 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 16 will be recycled,
discarded, or donated. No exceptions.
2021 ARLINGTON COUNTY FAIR ARLINGTONCOUNTYFAIR.US • PAGE 1General Rules 3. Entries improperly tagged or not conforming to class and/or
departmental rules may be disqualified.
Participants must read and abide by the following rules in order to
4. Superintendents and judges reserve the right to combine or separate
enter items in the Arlington County Fair. There will be volunteers on
similar classes.
hand at registration to help you should you need assistance. If you
have any questions before the Fair, please email compexhibits@ 5. Each Department has a “Judging is based upon” statement; if you have
arlingtoncountyfair.us with a detailed message and we will forward your questions, please ask.
question to the correct Superintendent. Please note that departments 6. Notwithstanding a judge’s decision, an entry will be disqualified and
may have additional rules that apply specifically to their area. All rules an award not given if the entrant is not in compliance with the rules
should be reviewed prior to registration. It is the duty of the entrant to regarding residence.
ensure compliance with all rules, including those pertaining to area of
residence and listed throughout the guide. Entries that do not comply may Explanation of Terms
be disqualified at any point or an award may be revoked due to a rule An “Exhibitor” is the person who enters something in a “Class” (listed as
violation. a three or four-digit number), under a “Section” in a “Department.” For
1. Entries will only be accepted from residents of Arlington County, Joint example, to enter green beans, use Department VII: Herbs, Fruits, Nuts
Base Myer-Henderson Hall, the City of Alexandria, and the City of Falls
and Vegetables, under SECTION D: VEGETABLES, Class #1048. Look for an
Church and students who attend schools in Arlington County.
amount after the class description – e.g. “Class #735 Beans, Green, Snap,
2. Items to be entered must have been baked, made, or grown solely by 8 pods.” This means you must bring eight green beans to enter. “Division”
the individual who enters; this includes children’s entries. is a letter, designating your age group. These are listed below.
3. Items may only be entered in the specific classes listed in this Guide.
Most Departments have an “Exhibitor’s Choice” Class for those items DIVISION G: ADULT
that do not fit the given classes. DIVISION T: TEEN (13 TO 17)
DIVISION Y: YOUTH (7 TO 12)
4. Each exhibitor may only enter one item per class.
DIVISION K: CHILD (6 AND UNDER)
5. No entries may be sold at the Fair, nor may any “professional” (one
who accepts remuneration for the design of, or finished work, or who
teaches that subject) enter. Individuals who sell their products at the Sample Form
Arlington County Fair are not permitted to enter that product.
DEPT. DIVISION SECTION CLASS # ITEM DESCRIPTION
6. No entries will be accepted for display only.
IV G A 503 Wooden Spoon
7. The Fair reserves the right to refuse items deemed unfit or
objectionable.
8. Items must not have been entered in a previous Arlington County Fair. Awards
9. Reasonable security will be taken to safeguard entries; however, it CLASS AWARDS: Premium Ribbons will be awarded in each class, in each
is expressly understood and agreed between the exhibitor and the age division (e.g. “A,” for Adult) by judges as merited.
Arlington County Fair that the Fair will incur no liability or obligation for
damages or loss of property (entries). Any insurance desired on any SECTION AWARDS: A Champion ribbon and a Reserve Champion may
entry must be carried by the exhibitor. be awarded in each age division in each Section (e.g. SECTION A: SINGLE
10. Please follow size limits, quantities needed, and other Department FLOWERS) by judges as merited. These are chosen from the blue-ribbon
specific rules as listed. Items not conforming to these specific winners of the classes in that Section. Group entries are not eligible for
Department/Section/Class rules will be disqualified – if you have a Section or Department awards.
question, ask a Superintendent.
DEPARTMENT AWARDS: A Grand Champion ribbon and a Reserve Grand
11. Exhibitors must enter in the proper age Division, or they will be
Champion ribbon will be awarded in each Department in each age division
disqualified. For Teen and Youth, please write the exact age after the
Division letter on the entry tags. It is very important for the judges to by judges as merited. Grand Champions and Reserve Grand Champions are
have this information. chosen from the Champion Section awards. In addition, Grand Champion
and Reserve Grand Champion winners in all the age divisions will receive
12. Please place the entry tag on the top right corner of the entry, unless cash awards and certificates at an Awards Ceremony. The Ceremony is
there is a more visible and appropriate placement. scheduled for Saturday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m. All Grand and Reserve
Judging Grand Champion award winners are encouraged to attend.
1. Decisions of the judges are final. All judges are certified and/or highly THEME AWARDS: An award for the “NIGHTS, LIGHTS, and BITES” theme is
qualified. possible in each Department and Class.
2. Where there is no competition in a class, Section or Department, judges
reserve the right to award the ribbon they feel is merited.
2021 ARLINGTON COUNTY FAIR ARLINGTONCOUNTYFAIR.US • PAGE 2DEPARTMENT I: FOOD PRESERVATION (HONEY AND BEESWAX HOPE TO RETURN IN 2022)
Rules: clearly label Exhibitor’s Choice
Products, indicating major
cloudy; deep, true colors; proper
consistency of jellies and jams;
130 Dill Pickles
131 Bread & Butter Pickles
1. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ingredients. A label reading clarity of jellies; crispness or 132 Vegetable Pickles, no
ALL GENERAL RULES AT THE “Grandma’s Spring Preserves” firmness of pickled products; cucumber
BEGINNING OF THIS GUIDE. isn’t much help even though well-developed flavors in taste- 133 Fruit Pickles (spiced fruit)
2. Containers: All jars must be it has had that name for five tested products. 134 Exhibitor’s Choice
clear glass, standard canning generations!
for all entries, except vinegar. 5. Canned fruits and vegetables SECTION A: JAMS SECTION D: SAUCES AND
Rings and lids must be free of are judged without opening the 117 Apple SALSAS
rust. NO OTHER JARS WILL BE jar. All other entries are opened 118 Berry 135 Corn relishes
ACCEPTED. by the judges for taste testing. 119 Cherry 136 Chutney
3. Seals: All entries must be 6. Jams and jellies MUST be 120 Grape 137 Catsup
sealed with two-piece made from fresh fruits and/or 121 Peach 138 Barbeque Sauce
commercial lids. Leave rings herbs. 122 Exhibitor’s Choice 139 Spaghetti sauce
on. Paraffin is NOT acceptable. 140 Salsa, please identify
Judges cannot risk sampling 7. No artificial coloring may be SECTION B: JELLIES 141 Exhibitor’s Choice
entries whose seals appear used in any entry. 123 Apple
faulty. 8. No freezer products are 124 Berry SECTION E: CANNED FRUITS
4. Labels: Label the side of the jar, permitted. 125 Cherry AND VEGETABLES
stating date made and type of 126 Grape 142 Fruit
product (e.g., August 5, 2020 – Judging Based Upon: 127 Peach 143 Vegetables
Raspberry Jam). Canning must Judges will be looking for clean, 128 Exhibitor’s Choice 144 Exhibitor’s Choice
be since the last Fair, and have perfectly sealed regulation jars;
been made by the exhibitor. fullness of the jar; uniformity, size, SECTION C: PICKLES AND SECTION F: FAIR THEME
Please indicate if your entry is shape and color of the product; RELISHES 145 “Nights, Lights, and Bites”
made from homegrown fruits, clear liquids, no sediment or 129 Sweet Pickles
vegetables or herbs. Please
DEPARTMENT II: DECORATED FOOD PRODUCTS AND BAKED GOODS
Rules: refrigeration (e.g. cream cheese,
whipped topping) will be allowed.
SECTION A: BREAD
200 Yeast Bread
SECTION C: PIES
219 Fruit
SECTION E: CANDY
234 Caramels
1. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW
6. Decorated cakes (whole) are to 201 Quick Breads 220 Pecan 235 Fudge
ALL GENERAL RULES AT THE
remain for the duration of the 202 Biscuits (6) 221 Pumpkin 236 Brittle
BEGINNING OF THIS GUIDE.
Fair. Only the decorations will be 203 Cornbread 222 Chocolate 237 Toffee
2. To ensure peak flavor and judged. Exhibit half of cut cake or 204 Muffins (6) 223 Exhibitor’s Choice 238 Exhibitor’s Choice
freshness, we recommend that pie, leaving cut surface exposed. 205 Other
Baked Goods entries be brought DO NOT cut decorated cakes. 206 Exhibitor’s Choice SECTION D: COOKIES SECTION F:
in Thursday morning, August After judging, a section of the 224 Bar DECORATED CAKE
19, between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. item will be on display. SECTION B: CAKES 225 Brownies 239 Non-Professional
Baked goods are also accepted
7. Following judging Baked 207 Angel Food 226 Chocolate Chip 240 Exhibitor’s Choice
on Wednesday evening but not
Goods will be left exposed for 208 Carrot 227 Holiday
recommended.
viewing by attendees to the 209 Chocolate 228 Cookies, plain SECTION G: MIX
3. All entries must be on white Fair rendering them unsafe/ 210 Fruit or with nuts 241 Any item made
disposable plates or a cardboard unacceptable for consumption; 211 Pineapple 229 Gingerbread with creative
base covered with white paper accordingly, they will be Upside Down Cookies use of mix
(no more than 2” larger than destroyed at the end of the Fair. 212 White 230 Oatmeal or 242 Gingerbread
the entry) except for pies Awards and comment cards 213 Yellow Cereal House
which must be in a disposable must be picked up by 6:00 p.m. 214 Pound 231 Peanut Butter
aluminum pan. on Sunday, August 22nd. 215 Cheesecake 232 Unbaked SECTION H:
4. A copy of the recipe neatly 216 Cupcakes (6) 233 Exhibitor’s Choice FAIR THEME
printed or typed on a 3” x 5” 217 Other 243 “Nights, Lights,
card, (with Exhibitor’s entry Judging Based Upon: 218 Exhibitor’s Choice and Bites”
number on it) must accompany 50 points Flavor
each entry. 25 points Appearance
5. No item that requires 25 points Texture
2021 ARLINGTON COUNTY FAIR ARLINGTONCOUNTYFAIR.US • PAGE 3DEPARTMENT III: ART NEEDLEWORK AND WEARING APPAREL
Rules: SECTION A: KNITTING
300 Baby Blanket
skein of at least 25 yards for yarn
or a length of fabric adequate to
quilted by exhibitor –
Longarm machine quilted
1. PLEASE READ AND
301 Afghan/bedspread/tablecloth display the dyeing technique. 352 Bed Quilt – pieced by
FOLLOW ALL GENERAL
302 Multi-piece set (including exhibitor, quilted by another
RULES AT THE BEGINNING
at least 2 related small 333 Spinning (Specify materials person or company
OF THIS GUIDE, unless
the specific instructions items, e/g/ baby set, hat and and technique) 353 Pillow (any technique)
for this Department that scarf, scarf and gloves) 334 Hand dyed yarn (Specify 354 Table runner/placemat
follow are different. 303 Dress or coat materials and techniques) (any technique)
304 Outfit for baby or young 335 Hand dyed or printed fabric 355 Wall hanging/lap quilt (specify on
2. Any item made from a child (e.g. dress, romper, (Note: tie-dyed tee shirts should tag whether quilted by exhibitor)
kit (pattern and materials top and pants) be entered in Department IV) 356 First Quilt (for beginners just
pre-assembled), must be
305 Socks 336 Completed item made from completing their first quilt)
marked with K preceding
306 Hat materials spun and/or dyed 357 Group Quilt – (not eligible
the class number. Any item
307 Mittens or gloves by exhibitor (for example an for Section awards)
designed by the exhibitor
(not according to a published 308 Scarf item knit, crocheted or woven 358 Holiday decoration
pattern) may be marked with 309 Sweater (infant or child) from dyed yarn or sewn of 359 Accessory (e.g. bag)
O before the class number. 310 Sweater or vest – short fabric dyed by the exhibitor.) 360 Exhibitor’s Choice (May include
For items made following a sleeved or sleeveless 337 Exhibitor’s choice – Fiber art combination of techniques listed
pattern do not add a letter 311 Sweater – Cardigan technique not specified above above – specify on entry tag)
before the class number. 312 Sweater – Pullover
313 Shawl/Cape/Capulet/ SECTION D: FINE NEEDLEWORK SECTION F: MIXED MEDIA
3. The item should have been
Shrug/Poncho Note: Depending on the number 361 Braided rug
completed no earlier than
314 Felted item (bag, hat, other item) of items entered in each class, 362 Hooked rug, pillow or
two years before the fair.
315 Holiday decoration the judges may group entries wall hanging (made
4. Entries must be clean, free 316 Toy, doll or Stuffed animal into multiple classes and or with crochet hook)
from any soil or pet hair. 317 Exhibitor’s Choice (Item sections for purpose of awards. 363 Latch Hook rug, pillow
5. For items in Section C – Fiber not listed above) or wall hanging
Arts, provide a sufficient 338 Lace and Tatting (specify 364 Loom-Woven item
sample to display variations in SECTION B: CROCHETING technique on entry tag) 365 Punch Needle item
color and texture (suggested 318 Baby Blanket 339 Needlepoint (any item) 366 Exhibitor’s Choice –technique
one skein for yarn). 319 Afghan/bedspread/ tablecloth 340 Crewel Embroidery (any item) not listed above
6. In general exhibitors may 320 Multi-piece set (including 341 Counted Thread/counted
enter only one item in each at least 2 related small cross stitch (specify SECTION G: SEWING
class. An exception is made items, e/g/ baby set, hat and technique on entry tag) 367 Active sports clothing
for Section C and D only. scarf, scarf and gloves) 342 Embroidery/ surface – Men or women
Exhibitors may enter up 321 Wearing apparel (adult or teen) stitching – using silk and/ 368 Women’s clothing – day wear
to three items of different 322 Wearing apparel (infant or child) or cotton floss (any item) 369 Men’s clothing – day wear
types in each class in these 323 Bag 343 Exhibitor’s choice – fine 370 Infant or children’s clothing
Sections. Section C has very 324 Collar or other worn accessory needlework technique 371 Formalwear
broad classes and Section 325 Hat not specified above 372 Costume (Halloween, square
D consolidates several fine 326 Scarf dance, ballet, period, etc.)
needlework categories which 327 Shawl/Cape/Capulet/ SECTION E: QUILTING 373 Lingerie or sleepwear
previously had multiple Shrug/Poncho 344 Apparel 374 Outdoor wear (coat,
sections. Multiple items 328 Pillow 345 Hand applique quilt – vest, parka, etc.)
must be of different types, 329 Placemat or doily quilted by exhibitor 375 Tailored garment
for example one needlepoint 330 Holiday decoration 346 Machine applique quilt 376 Sewn Accessories (purse,
pillow and one needlepoint 331 Toy, doll or stuffed animal – quilted by exhibitor hat, apron, etc.)
framed picture, or one skein
332 Exhibitor’s Choice (item 347 Applique quilt – 377 Sewn item other than
of double ply worsted and
not listed above) commercially quilted wearing apparel (e.g.
one of single ply fingering
weight yarn, or one block 348 Miniature quilt or doll quilt curtains, baby items)
print and one batik fabric. SECTION C: FIBER ARTS (30” by 30” or less and 378 Sewn doll, toy, or stuffed animal
Note: Depending on the number of blocks of 3” or less) 379 Exhibitor’s Choice – items
Judging Based Upon: entries, the judges may group entries 349 Bed Quilt – pieced and quilted not listed above
into multiple classes and or sections by exhibitor, Hand quilted
Design and pattern,
for purpose of awards. Provide a 350 Bed Quilt – pieced and quilted SECTION H: FAIR THEME
workmanship, degree of difficulty,
sufficient quantity for judges to by exhibitor, Machine quilted 380 “Nights, Lights, and Bites”
use of colors, use of materials,
evaluate workmanship – suggested 351 Bed Quilt – pieced and
and overall appearance.
2021 ARLINGTON COUNTY FAIR ARLINGTONCOUNTYFAIR.US • PAGE 4DEPARTMENT IV: CRAFTS & FINE ARTS
Rules: “handwriting” and/or art, hand coloring
of photos, etc.) will be allowed, but are
425 Recycled jewelry
426 Exhibitor’s Choice
1. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL GENERAL expected to enhance the photographs,
RULES AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS GUIDE. journaling, and memorabilia. SECTION E: SCRAPBOOKING
2. No entry may be larger than 36” x 24” due to e. Pictures/photographs and memorabilia MUST 427 Celebration of an Event (Birthday,
space limitations. be attached to an actual scrapbook page. Wedding, Holiday, etc.)
3. All entries must be ready to display, with 428 Vacation/Travel
f. Entries must NOT have been published
hangers if meant to be hung, or on a base, 429 Pets/Nature
or displayed in any magazine, idea book,
easel or stand if meant to stand on a surface. 430 Exhibitor’s Choice
or website. It is the responsibility of the
4. For paintings and fine arts, all entries must exhibitor to obtain permission to use any
be ready to display in a mat with backing copyrighted material (including, but not SECTION F: CERAMICS
board or frame or on a base or stand if limited to, poetry or writings, photographs, 431 Underglaze
meant to stand alone. All pieces to be hung graphic designs, or artwork). 432 Glaze
must have an attached wire or hanging 433 Wheel/hand built
equipment ready to hang. Push pins may be 434 Exhibitor’s Choice
used. Efforts to avoid damage will be made. Judging Based Upon:
Color and design, workmanship, use of SECTION K: EXHIBITOR’S CHOICE
5. Please attach entry tag so that the tag hangs
materials, overall appearance, and creativity. 435 Exhibitor’s Choice
over the top right-hand corner. Indicate the
top of the artwork with an arrow on the back. As well as craftsmanship, color harmony/
contrasts, originality, choice of design and SECTION L: FAIR THEME
6. Items made from kits or adapted designs 436 “Nights, Lights, and Bites”
adaptability, technique and use of materials, and
(e.g. charts or patterns) must be designated
composition.
on the entry tag with a “K” (kit) or “A”
(adapted) before the class number.
SECTION A: FINE ARTS
7. All ceramic entries MUST be kiln fired and 400 Painting, Acrylic
size may not exceed 18” x 24”. 401 Painting, Oil
8. Only 3 pieces of a set may be entered and 402 Aqua Media (Watercolor/Tempera
must be firmly secured together with clear Gouache/Brushed Ink)
or masking tape, and all lids and loose parts 403 Drawing (Charcoal/Pencil/Ink/Crayon)
must be securely affixed by tape, either 404 Pastels (Soft/Oil/Semi-hard)
masking or clear. 404 Mixed Media
9. No dry footing. Pieces must be completed on 405 Metal Sculpture
the back or bottom. 406 Wood Sculpture
407 Stonework Sculpture
10. No props (such as candles, flowers, or
408 Clay Sculpture
plants) are allowed.
409 Glass Sculpture
11. All entries must be original, no copies and no 410 Mixed Media
paint by numbers. 411 Models (cars, planes, etc.)
12. Entries must be finished – no wet paintings 412 Exhibitor’s Choice
please!
SECTION B: PRINTMAKING
413 Relief: includes Woodcut/Linoleum cut
Special Rules for SCRAPBOOKING: 414 Intaglio: Engraving/Etching
a. Entries may be of any scrapbook album style 415 Lithography
from which individual pages can be removed; 416 Silk Screening
album page maximum size 12” x 12”. 417 Exhibitor’s Choice
b. An entry is an individual page – the exhibitor
must remove individual page from the album SECTION C: PAPER BASED ARTICLE
– no pages still in an album/binder/book 418 Origami
will be accepted. If the page is complete on 419 Papier-mâché
both sides, the exhibitor MUST cover the side 420 Cards/Stamping
not being judged. NO two-page spreads or 421 Exhibitor’s Choice
multiple sheets will be considered for judging.
SECTION D: JEWELRY
c. Commercially designed and produced
422 Metalsmithing (brass/copper/
“theme” pages are NOT allowed.
sterling silver/gold/stone)
d. Techniques and tools (stamped designs, 423 Beadwork (sewn/woven/strung)
decorative punches, embossing, computer 424 Hand-made beads (glass/clay/metal)
2021 ARLINGTON COUNTY FAIR ARLINGTONCOUNTYFAIR.US • PAGE 5DEPARTMENT V: PHOTOGRAPHY
Rules: 6. Attach the title of each photo and entry
tag so that the tag hangs over the
SECTION A: LARGE
MONOCHROME PRINTS
511 Architecture and Design
512 Animals and Nature
1. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL front top right corner of the photo. If 500 Landscape (views of 513 Creative
GENERAL RULES AT THE BEGINNING necessary, indicate the top of the photo natural inland scenery) 514 Human Interest
OF THIS GUIDE. with an arrow on the back of the mat. 501 Architecture and Design
2. All prints must be solely the work of 7. Classes with fewer than 3 entries will 502 Animals and Nature SECTION D: SMALL
the exhibitor. be combined with other classes. 503 Creative COLOR PRINTS
3. THERE IS A MAXIMUM OF THREE 504 Human Interest 515 Landscape (views of
8. Monochrome prints are defined as
(3) PRINTS TOTAL PER INDIVIDUAL natural inland scenery)
prints having no more than two colors,
FOR THIS DEPARTMENT. NO ONE monochrome plus one other color. SECTION B: LARGE 516 Architecture and Design
INDIVIDUAL IS PERMITTED TO ENTER COLOR PRINTS 517 Animals and Nature
MORE THAN THREE ENTRIES IN 9. Hand colored prints or prints with 505 Landscape (views of 518 Creative
PHOTOGRAPHY. more than one color (hue) added are natural inland scenery) 519 Human Interest
considered color prints. 506 Architecture and Design
4. All entries must not exceed 16”x 20”
including mat. Due to space limitations, 10. “Human interest” is defined as an 507 Animals and Nature SECTION E: OTHER
size limits are strictly enforced. Small image depicting a person or persons 508 Creative 520 Exhibitor’s Choice
prints shall be a maximum of 8” x 10” in an interactive, emotional or unusual 509 Human Interest
and large prints shall be a maximum of situation, excluding sports action.n. SECTION F: FAIR THEME
16” x 20” inches. SECTION C: SMALL 521 “Nights, Lights,
MONOCHROME PRINTS and Bites”
5. Prints must be mounted on a thin piece
of poster board or heavy construction
Judging Based Upon: 510 Landscape (views of
Technique, overall impact, creativity, natural inland scenery)
paper. No over mats, no double mats,
composition, lighting and suitability
no foam board, and no frames or glass.
of the image to the class.
Pushpins and/or clips will be used to
display photos, damage to the mats
may occur.
DEPARTMENT VI: HERBS, FRUITS, NUTS & VEGETABLES
Rules: SECTION A: HERBS
SUBSECTION 1: ANNUAL/
617 Tansy
618 Tarragon
624 Berries, any variety, 6
625 Figs, 3
1. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL GENERAL
TENDER PERENNIAL 619 Thyme 626 Grapes, 1 bunch
RULES AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS GUIDE.
600 Basil, green leaf 620 Any variety not 627 Peaches, 3
2. The correct number of items per class must be 601 Basil, purple leaf listed above 628 Peanuts in the shell, 6
submitted. The number is indicated after the 602 Dill 629 Pears, 3
Class name (e.g. “Tomato, small fruited, 6”). 603 Flowers, edible, SUBSECTION 3: HERB 630 Plums, 3
3. All varieties in a class must be the same. If possible, any variety, 3 COLLECTIONS 631 Any other fruit or nut
please specify variety on the entry tag. 604 Garlic, with 621 Annual Collection - a not listed above.
4. All vegetable, fruit and nut entries MUST be stems, 2 bulbs mixed bunch of annual
on a 6” or 9” white disposable plate, with the 605 Marjoram herbs, 3 or more SECTION C: BASKETS
exception of the vegetable baskets. 606 Any variety not varieties, total of 9 632 Basket of Fruit,
listed above stems/ sprays, in a Vegetables, and/or
5. The Fair reserves the right to remove the tops clear plastic cup (no Nuts, 8 or more kinds,
from “root crops” for attractive display.
SUBSECTION 2: larger than 10 oz.) no props, plain baskets
6. All Herb entries are to consist of 3 sprays or spikes, PERENNIAL 622 Perennial Collection only. Individual entries.
except as noted. Maximum specimen height of 12”. 607 Chamomile - a mixed bunch of
7. Herb entries must be in a clear plastic cup no 608 Chives, 5 leaf blades perennial herbs, 3 or SECTION D: VEGETABLES
larger than 10 oz.; except Potted “Window 609 Feverfew more varieties, total 633 Beans, dried, shelled,
Box” type Herb Garden entries. 610 Lavender of 9 stems/sprays, in any variety, 25 beans
611 Lemon Balm a clear plastic cup (no 634 Beans, fresh, shelled,
8. “Largest” specimens are to be of the finest quality.
612 Mint, any variety larger than 10 oz.) any variety, 25 beans
613 Oregano 635 Beans, Green, 8 pods
Judging Based Upon: 614 Parsley SECTION B: FRUITS 636 Beans, Other, 8 pods
615 Rosemary AND NUTS 637 Beets, any variety, 3
Absence of insect damage and soil; size, form,
616 Sage 623 Apples, 3
and color typical of variety; and uniformity.
2021 ARLINGTON COUNTY FAIR ARLINGTONCOUNTYFAIR.US • PAGE 6DEPARTMENT VI: HERBS, FRUITS, NUTS & VEGETABLES (cont’d)
638 Cabbage, any variety, 1 head 653 Oriental vegetable, leafy, 667 Summer Squash, Yellow, 2 679 Largest Squash, 1
639 Carrots, with tops, 5 1 head or 5 leaves 668 Summer Squash, any 680 Tallest Cornstalk, 1
640 Corn, Indian, husks tied back, 3 654 Oriental vegetable, root, 3 single variety, 2 681 Novelty Vegetable, any
641 Corn, Popcorn, husks 655 Oriental vegetable, other, same 669 Winter Squash, any pleasingly malformed
removed, 3 quantity as standard varieties single variety, 2 vegetable, 1
642 Corn, Sweet, husks removed, 3 656 Peas, dried shelled, 25 peas 670 Sunflower Seedhead, 1 682 Any variety not listed above, 2
643 Cucumbers, Pickling, 657 Peas, any variety, 5 pods 671 Tomatoes, Italian paste
under 4” long, 3 658 Peppers, Hot, any type, any color, 3 SECTION E: COLLECTIONS
644 Cucumbers, slicing, single variety, 3 672 Tomatoes, Heirloom 683 Summer Vegetable Collection,
over 4” long, 3 659 Peppers, Sweet, any single variety, any color, 3 4 types, 1 of each kind (e.g.
645 Eggplant, 1 variety, lobe-end, 3 673 Tomatoes, Large, any color, 3 Cucumber, Eggplant, Corn,
646 Greens, any variety, 5 leaves 660 Peppers, Sweet, any single 674 Tomatoes, Small fruited, Pepper, Tomato, etc.)
647 Jerusalem Artichokes, 3 tubers variety, tapered end, 3 under 2”, any color, 6 684 Root Vegetable Collection,
648 Leeks, entire plant, 3 661 Potatoes, Irish, any 675 Heirloom Vegetables/Old 4 types, 1 of each kind
649 Melon, any variety, 1 single variety, 3 Fashioned varieties, (identify (e.g. Carrot, Beet, Potato,
650 Mushrooms, 3 662 Potatoes, Sweet, 3 variety) same quantities Radish, Onion, etc.)
651 Okra, 5 pods 663 Pumpkin, 1 as standard varieties 685 Gourd Collection, 4, all
652 Onions, any single 664 Shallots, 3, stems on 676 Largest Potato, 1 different varieties
variety, minimum size 665 Summer Squash, Green 677 Largest Pumpkin, 1
2”, 3, stems removed (includes Zucchini), 2 678 Largest Tomato, 1 SECTION F: OTHER
686 Exhibitor’s Choice
DEPARTMENT VII: FLOWERS, ARRANGEMENTS & POTTED PLANTS
Rules: forms. A single floret is not allowed. leaves removed, healthy foliage left intact.
1. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL GENERAL 6. Maximum height and width for SECTIONS A, SECTION E: Cultural perfection,
RULES FROM PAGES 2 AND 3 IN THIS B, C, and D: 18” from the neck of the bottle. symmetry of form, balance of pot
GUIDE. Entries must be by individual 7. Potted plants (SECTION E) must have and plant, foliage condition, freedom
exhibitors; no groups or clubs are allowed. been in exhibitor’s care since March from blemishes, and grooming.
2. All entries in SECTIONS A, B, C and D must 31, 2019. Maximum container size is SECTION F: Color harmony, overall design,
be in a 10 to 16 oz., non-returnable clear 10” diameter. Plants cannot exceed condition, container suitability, and originality..
plastic or glass bottle. Marbles or pebbles 24” in width and 24” in height.
may be placed in the bottle for stability. SECTION A: SINGLE FLOWER BLOSSOMS
8. Flower arrangements can be informal or
Foliage or blossom should NOT rest on 700 Coneflower, any color
formal. List materials used on a 3” by 5”
the neck of the bottle. Cotton or bubble 701 Coreopsis
card that must be attached to the entry.
wrap may be placed in the bottleneck to 702 Cornflower
position stem or flower. Specimen should 9. Arrangements must be firmly in place. 703 Cosmos, single or double
be groomed: This means INSECTS and NO rearrangement of plant material 704 Dahlia, less than 3”
DEAD, DISEASED OR DAMAGED LEAVES may be made by the exhibitor once 705 Dahlia, greater than 3”
REMOVED AND HEALTHY FOLIAGE LEFT the arrangement has been entered. 706 Daisy, single or double
ON the specimen. If in doubt, leave the Dried specimens MUST be fully dried. 707 Marigold, under 1”
foliage intact, but never in the water. The Arrangements are NOT to exceed 24”
708 Marigold, 1” to 3”
Fair has a limited supply of bottles. wide and 24” tall, with the container no
709 Marigold, over 3”
larger than 8” tall. No leaves in the water.
3. One specimen per container for 710 Nasturtium
No sprayed or dyed leaves or flowers.
SECTIONS A, B, C and D. 711 Rose, miniature
10. NO invasive plants may be entered. 712 Rose, single specimen
4. SECTION A: SINGLE BLOSSOM FLOWER:
11. Entrant may provide a mirror not to 713 Rudbeckia
flower must be disbudded, leaving
exceed 5” to assist in display. 714 Scabiosa
only one bloom and healthy foliage
715 Strawflower
intact, BUT NEVER IN THE WATER.
Judging Based Upon: 716 Sunflower
5. SECTION B: MULTIPLE BLOSSOM SECTION A-D: Condition, form, size, color and 717 Zinnia, under 1”
FLOWER: flowers are spike, raceme, freedom from blemishes. Leaves should be 718 Zinnia, 1” to 3”
panicle, umbel, cyme, or corymb clean and foliage groomed, dead or damaged 719 Zinnia, greater than 3”
2021 ARLINGTON COUNTY FAIR ARLINGTONCOUNTYFAIR.US • PAGE 7DEPARTMENT VII: FLOWERS, ARRANGEMENTS & POTTED PLANTS (cont’d)
720 Annual not listed above 763 Begonia SUBSECTION 2: COMMERCIALLY GROWN
721 Perennial not listed above 764 Bonsai FLOWERS AND PLANT MATERIALS
722 Heritage Flowers, old fashioned 765 Bromeliad 797 “Mother Nature’s Best” – a mixture of
varieties (identify variety) 766 Cactus native flowers and plants. Plant list
767 Caladium available online at www.vnps.org and
SECTION B: MULTIPLE FLOWER BLOSSOMS 768 Coleus at the Arlington County Office of the
723 Achillea (Yarrow) 769 Dish Garden, minimum 3 Virginia Cooperative Extension Service.
724 Ageratum different varieties 798 “In The Pink” – an all pink
725 Asclepias 770 Fern flower arrangement
726 Begonia 771 Hanging Basket 799 “Fireworks” – interpretive design
727 Canna 772 Jade Plant using summer flowers
728 Celosia, Crested 773 Peperomia 800 Minimum of 3 types of annuals
729 Celosia, Plumed 774 Sansevieria 801 Minimum of 3 types of perennials
730 Daylily 775 Succulent 802 All dried arrangement
731 Dianthus 776 Specimen Foliage or Topiary 803 Miniature A – maximum height and
732 Gladiolus 778 Foliage Specimen plant not listed above. width 7”, including container
733 Impatiens, any color foliage, with 804 Miniature B – maximum height and
blossom, may be rooted in water SUBSECTION 2: BLOOMING PLANTS width 4”, including container
734 Lantana These are grown for their bloom and 805 “Pollinators’ Heaven” – must contain 3
735 Petunia, double must be in flower at time of entry. or more samples of pollinators’ favorites,
736 Petunia, single such as Sunflower, Rudbeckia, Salvia,
737 Rose, spray 779 African Violet Zinnia, Coneflower, Cosmos, Lantana, etc.
738 Salvia, Blue 780 Begonia
739 Salvia, Red or other color 781 Geranium SECTION G: OTHER
740 Sedum 782 Hanging Basket 806 Exhibitor’s Choice
741 Snapdragon 783 Hibiscus
742 Sunflower, multi stemmed variety 784 Impatiens
743 Annual not listed above 785 Orchid
744 Perennial not listed above 786 Blooming Specimen plant not listed above.
745 Heritage flowers, old fashioned
varieties (identify variety) SECTION F: FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
SUBSECTION 1: HOME GROWN
SECTION C: FLOWERING PLANTS FLOWERS AND PLANT MATERIALS
GROWN FOR FOLIAGE 787 “Mother Nature’s Best”–a mixture of
746 Amaranthus native flowers and plants. Plant list
747 Artemisia available online at www.vnps.org and
748 Coleus, Fringe Leaved at the Arlington County Office of the
749 Coleus, Standard Leaved Virginia Cooperative Extension Service.
750 Decorative Grass Stalk 788 “In the Pink” – an all pink
751 Any variety not listed above flower arrangement
SECTION D: SPECIMEN BRANCHES 789 “Fireworks” – interpretive design
752 Aucuba using summer flowers
753 Boxwood 790 Minimum of 3 types of annuals
754 Conifer 791 Minimum of 3 types of perennials
755 Crape Myrtle 792 All dried arrangement
756 Deciduous Branch 793 Miniature A – maximum height and
757 Hydrangea width 7”, including container
758 Ilex (Holly) 794 Miniature B – maximum height and
759 Magnolia width 4”, including container
760 Mahonia 795 “Pollinators’ Heaven” – must contain 3
761 Pyracantha or more samples of pollinators’ favorites,
762 Flowering Shrub/Tree, must be in flower such as Sunflower, Rudbeckia, Salvia,
Zinnia, Coneflower, Cosmos, Lantana, etc.
SECTION E: POTTED PLANTS 796 FAIR THEME – A flower arrangement
SUBSECTION 1: FOLIAGE PLANTS in any style which clearly reflects
Grown primarily for leaves and do not the 2021 Fair Theme. There
have to be in bloom at time of entry. are no color restrictions.
2021 ARLINGTON COUNTY FAIR ARLINGTONCOUNTYFAIR.US • PAGE 8DEPARTMENT VIII: EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS
Rules:
An educational display stimulates thought, teaches facts, or
Educational Exhibits Display Score Card
shows a process. It may result in action on the reader’s part. DESIGN 40 POINTS
The educational display is to take the form of a tabletop display.
Color
Displays have less than 60 seconds to get their message across.
The display may include sound, motion, etc. Pleasing to the eye 5 points
Effectively used 3 points
1. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL GENERAL RULES AT THE
Lettering
BEGINNING OF THIS GUIDE.
Easily read 5 points
2. Table Displays - Tri-folds (24” x 36”)
Style suitable to message 2 points
3. Exhibit is not to extend beyond the height or width of the
display board/tri-fold. Illustration
4. Exhibit is able to extend to the edge of the table (depth) Part of message or just eye catching 5 points
within the width and height of the display board/tri-fold Layout
5. Exhibits are judged against a standard as defined on the Simple and orderly 5 points
scorecard C0679 (7/02).
Organization of parts 2 points
6. They are not judged in competition with one another.
Good spacing 3 points
7. There are no Section categories so awarding will follow
Department awarding within each Age division as listed in Neatness 5 points
the General Rules. Reflects planning 5 points
ORIGINALITY, CREATIVITY, AND NEATNESS 20 POINTS
Shows imagination 10 points
New idea or innovative way to present familiar one 10 points
EDUCATION VALUE 40 POINTS
One main idea 10 points
Message effectively and accurately presented 10 points
Message elicits viewer response 10 points
Message appropriate for intended audience 5 points
Chart/graph is titled 5 points
TOTAL 80 POINTS
Breakdown of Points
Blue 80 - 65
Red 64 - 40
White 39 - 1
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