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CENTRAL MONTANA
FAIR
July 23 - 31, 2021
9-days of fair fun!!
UNMASK
THE FAIR
2021 Central Montana Fair
County Commissioners
Sandy Youngbauer Carl Seilstad Ross Butcher
Welcome to the annual Central Montana Fair. The fair board, County employees and
Community Volunteers have worked hard to provide a quality event. Come enjoy
the 2021 Central Montana Fair.
The Fergus County Board of Commissioner’s
Fair Shuttle Service
Central Montana Fairgrounds
Inside Gate
153 Fairgrounds Road
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Bus will run continuously during
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the route once every half hour.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 28TH
4:30 pm to 1:00 am
Shuttle Service THURSDAY, JULY 29TH
provided by the
Lewistown Day
FERGUS COUNTY 12:30 pm to 1:00 am
FRIDAY, JULY 30TH
T O RIDE t HE BUS , SIMPLY 4:30 pm to 1:00 am
WAI t At ONE OF t HESE
St OPS AND HOP ON BOARD SATURDAY, JULY 31ST
WHEN t HE BUS ARRIVES ! 1:00 pm to 1:00 am
Buses are wheelchair accessible.
If you need a ride before the designated times, call 535-7486 to schedule a ride.
Contact the bus driver directly during shuttle times by calling 366-4876.
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“Unmask the Fair”2021 Central Montana Fair
The Central Montana Fair Board,
Staff, Commissioners and Volunteers
welcome you to this year’s fair.
Central Montana Fair Board
Candi Zion Alan Shammel Brad Yaeger Connie Ahlgren Jeremy England
– Table of Contents – Fair Personnel
Fair Shuttle Information............................................. 2
2020 Sponsor Thank You.......................................... 4
Fair Persons of the Year............................................. 5 Addison Sokol, Rhonda Trask, Scot Meader,
General Information.................................................. 6 Todd Davidson, Jeff Laflamme,
Dept. A, Agriculture................................................. 8 and Gregg Melland
Dept. B, Horticulture.............................................. 10
Dept. C, Vegetables................................................ 11
Dept. F, Floral......................................................... 13
Dept. G, Foods....................................................... 16
Dept. H, Needlework.............................................. 21
Dept. I, Photography............................................... 26
Dept. J, Art, Craft and Hobby.................................. 27
Dept. K, FFA........................................................... 28
Dept. L, School Exhibits.......................................... 29
Dept. M, Milling & Baking...................................... 30
4-H......................................................................... 31
Horse Shows and Events......................................... 56
Horse Show Forms.................................................. 61
Barrel Race and Pole Bending................................. 63
Jackpot Ranch Rodeo Scramble.............................. 64
Fairgrounds Map..................................................... 65
General Entry Form................................................. 66
Fair Applications..................................................... 67
Night Show Information.......................................... 70
2021 Schedule of Events......................................... 71
“Unmask the Fair” 32021 Central Montana Fair
Thank You from the
2020 Central Montana Fair
The Fergus County Fairgrounds Board and Staff would like to thank the many sponsors and volunteers
who helped put on the 2020 Central Montana Fair. Their hard work produced a fabulous fair,
and fun was had by all. Please join us in thanking the following:
“Our Field
of Dreams”
Thanks to you Q
Q for making the Fair happen!
Q Fair Board
Q Fair Staff, Maintenance Crew
Q Fair Superintendents
Q TORCH - dunk tank
Q Judith Theatre
Q Steven Hughes and Dry CREEK and friends
Q 4-H Q Lloyd McKenna and his band
Q Fergus County Extension Service Q Ty Robertson
Q Dance Syndicate Q Food vendors and concessionaires
Q KXLO- broadcast music and movie Q Fair Superintendents, Judges, & clerks
Q Brad Yaeger, car and antique tractor owners Q Denise Seilstad
Q Kailey Kleinjan Hi-Line Canine Q Delaney Rixford
Q Kiwanis Q Glenna Gillete – 1st Aid
Q Chamber of Commerce Q Colleen Hillman
Q Central Montana Jaycees Q Irene Hrubes- RSVP
Q Boy Scouts and the Rocketeer Q All of you who entered and exhibited
Q Tom PetranEk in the Fair events and activities
Q JerI Carpenter Q and....EVERYONE who was able to attend our
Q Sponsors Q
Q Alan and Stephanie Shammel Fair!!!!!
Q Town & Country Foods Q Stockman Bank
Q Lewistown Livestock Q Torgersons
Q Frontline Ag Q Wichman Ag
Q Snowy Mountain Motors Q Renita Lucy Moline, CPA
Q Musselshell Valley Equipment Q Central City Auto and RV
Q First Bank of Montana Q Hoven Equipment
Q State Farm Insurance, Rudy Strnad Q Dean Allen Truck Sales
Q Montana Wheat & Barley Committee Q Field of Dreams Barrel Race & Pole Bending
Q Lewistown News-Argus Q Candi zion
Q KXLO-kpzq Q JS Livestock Inc
Q Shobe Auction & Realty Q T and E Services
Q Courtesy Motors Q Winifred Tires
Q HCR Inc Q Helen Brown Seacret- brushes
Q NGS Sales Q Thanks to the many horse show
Q Moore Farmers Oil and 4-h sponsors
Q Huffine McMillan Arntzen & Ruckman CPAs Q A special thanks to the buyers
Q Edward Jones Investment-Joe Eckhardt office at the 4-h Junior Livestock Sale
Q Judith Mountain Lodge Q horizon VET
Q Lewistown Rental Q Kodiak concrete
Q Ag Repair Q shipton’s big R
NED LEEWE CONCERT MASK IN THE CLOUDS 100 YEARS PULLING TOGETHER
Anya Farley - Age 11 Danika Awbery - Age 10 Kylie Moline - Age 14
Lewistown Lewistown Lewistown
Thank you all for sharing your artwork with us! All of the entries were so very creative and we are grateful for the
time and energy that you all have put into your contest entries. In appreciation of your efforts, we would like to
offer each of you a wrist band that allows free entrance into the Fun Zone during the Fair. Keep up the good work
and your creativity! (2021 Cover Artwork by Linda Gerleman)
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“Unmask the Fair”2021 Central Montana Fair
2021 Central Montana Fair
Persons of the Year…
Lester & Carol Sluggett
Lester and Carol Sluggett have been a and working at the fair with Carol and the
ranching, agricultural, and rodeo minded kids, but he always made sure he attend-
team since they married June 2, 1962. ed the cattle shows and the horse show-
Lester came from a farm/ranch that his fa- ing events. He helped during 4-H weigh-
ther, Lester Sluggett, Sr. homesteaded in in, supported the livestock sales, cleaned
1924, 30 miles south of Big Sandy near barns, and hauled animals to the butcher
the Missouri River. His wife to be, Carol shops for the kids and their families.
Henderson, grew up on her family ranch In 1982, Carol was encouraged by
in the Bear Paw Mountains near the tiny friends and family to enter the Central
town of Warrick. After they were mar- Montana Ranch Wife Competition at the
ried, Lester and Carol bought his dad’s Fair. It entailed milking a goat, plucking
Big Sandy ranch and ran it until 1972, a chicken, identifying grains, backing a
when they purchased their current ranch tractor and trailer into a parking space,
16 miles east of the Bohemian Corner. and making a meal. She made a delicious
They packed up their four children, Levi, meal of fresh taters and peas in a cream ness their mules and horses.
Lisa, Lana and Lari and headed south, sauce and BBQ ribs, beating six other In 1992, the Sluggetts and others decid-
moving all of their belongings in sever- competitors for the Ranch Wife title.
ed to rebuild the old, falling down arenas
al trips across the Missouri River Ferry at Rodeo was also in the family blood.
in Roy (the Sluggett’s have been predom-
the Judith Landing (now served by the PN Carol laughs about how times have
inantly involved in the Roy Rodeo) and
Bridge). changed when she talks about her win as
the Central Montana Fairgrounds. They
In 1975, their children Levi and Lisa the National High School Finals Break-
spent many hours tearing down, clean-
enrolled in the 4-H events which in- away Roping Champion in Douglas, Wy-
ing up, and hauling away the old wood-
cluded showing livestock. This sparked oming with a 5.5 second run. Her kids
en arena fence and chutes of days gone
the family’s long involvement and com- had the bug too, and when they were old
by. Accomplishing these tasks in addition
mitment to the 4-H program and Central enough to enter High School Rodeo, the
to running a farm/ranch operation. They
Montana Fair. Lana and Lari participated Sluggett family packed up and headed
used pipe to build them; Lester put Car-
in later years when they were old enough, down the road. At the State Finals held
in Malta around 1985, The Sluggett’s re- ol to work grinding metal and the two of
and Carol served as a 4-H Leader from
ceived a late night caller at their door. Re- them welded up the arenas. In 1994, Levi
1975 to 1989. She spent countless hours
nowned announcer, Stan Rasmussen, and and Lari entered the Central Montana Fair
volunteering at the fair, including cook-
his wife, Tootie, insisted that Carol help Rodeo in the newly constructed facility.
ing at the 4-H Food Booth and helping
Lester and others with whatever needed the next day with the timing as Tootie was Lari won the Bull Riding with a 76 point
to be done in the livestock barns. The kids short of help. The next morning, Carol ran ride and Levi, after 4 re-rides, split the
successfully competed in several events to town and bought a long sleeved shirt, Saddle Bronc with a 75.
for many years in the 4-H Horse Show contributing to her long career as a timer Sadly, on March 17, 1996, Lari died
and Open Horse Show. and for high school and college rodeos, tragically in a bull riding accident in
Lester split his time between combining the Fair rodeo, and the Winnett and Roy Camrose, Alberta, Canada. In 2015, Les-
rodeo. Her husband, Lester, worked the ter and Carol donated the new bucking
gate at most of the same rodeos. chutes to the Central Montana Fair Rodeo
In the 1990s, Lester and Carol began Arena in memory and in honor of their
entering their mule teams in the driving beloved son.
team competitions. They had participat- The Sluggetts have been actively in-
ed in many wagon trains for years and volved in the events and promotion of the
were well versed in handling teams and 4-H, Open Horse Show, rodeos, and the
wagons. They both drove the teams win- Central Montana Fair for over 48 years.
ning several championships at the Cen- They have committed their time, financ-
tral Montana Fair over the years with their es, and energy for an incredibly long time
beautiful mules. Lester won titles for the span to ensure that the Central Montana
Light Unicorn Hitch, Light 4-Horse Draft Fair is a success and enjoyed by all who
Hitch (mules), and Draft Mule Hitch. Car- attend. Lester and Carol Sluggett are your
ol, also a champion, won the Ladies Light Central Montana Fair Persons of the Year,
Team Hitch in 1992 and 1994. Lester a title to add to their long list of titles and
received the Best Teamster award more accomplishments. Our hats are off to you,
than once for keeping the barns and har- Lester and Carol Sluggett, the 2021 Cen-
ness clean as well as helping others har- tral Montana Fair Persons of the Year!
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Fairgrounds Exhibitor Information
Note: Watch for any updates on-line at www.centralmontanafair.com or call 535-8841
General Information: 4-H Livestock:
The Central Montana Fair is open to all residents. All exhibitors, 4-H Livestock exhibits are located in the numerous buildings at
age 6 and greater, must be residents of Fergus County or adjoin- the north end of the Fairgrounds.
ing counties and bona fide owners of their respective entries,
which must be products of Central Montana. Articles compet- Trailer Parking Policy:
ing for prizes must be done by the person exhibiting them. The Trucks, trailers, and livestock exhibitors are asked to enter at the
Central Montana Fair assumes no responsibility for damage done Livestock entry gate. Each 4-H Club will be allotted a certain
to any exhibit while on the Fairgrounds, although due care and number of parking spaces in the area of the Livestock Pavilion
caution will be exercised to prevent such loss or damage. Exhib- to be determined by the Livestock Superintendent and the 4-H
its not complying with the rules of the Central Montana Fair will Leaders. All others must park in the designated area east of the
be automatically disqualified. Livestock Pavilion.
Gate Charges: Fair Ticket Office:
There is no entrance gate charge for the Fair. There is no charge The Fair Ticket Office, (located in the Trade Center and Mollies
for parking your vehicle at the Fairgrounds. Office through Pre-Fair, and underneath the Grandstands from
Wednesday, July 28, 2021, to Saturday, July 31, 2021), will be
Lost and Found: selling tickets to the Night Show, Rodeos, and Motor events.
The lost and found is located at the Sheriff’s Office in Mollies Please note that event tickets can be purchased and printed at
Office across from the Trade Center. home or remain on your phone. Tickets and/or phones will be
scanned at the gate.
Trade Center Exhibits:
Exhibits at the Trade Center include: Needlework, Arts, Crafts & Food Concessions:
Hobbies, Photography, FFA, and Commercial Exhibits. Food concessions are located under the Grandstands and at var-
ious locations on the grounds including the 4-H Booth across
Ag Building Exhibits: from the Livestock Pavilion.
Agriculture, Horticulture, Milling & Baking, Vegetables, Floral,
and Foods are located on the lower level of the Ag Building. 4-H Carnival:
and School Exhibits are located upstairs. Open Tuesday at 6:00 pm and Wednesday through Saturday at
noon. The Carnival will close each night at midnight or earlier if
Trade Center and Ag Building Hours: attendance is too low or extenuating circumstances arise. Look
Wednesday, July 28 hours 11 am - 9:00 pm for future information about the Carnival.
Thursday, July 29 hours 11 am - 9:00 pm
Friday, July 30 hours 11 am - 9:00 pm Fair Camping:
Saturday, July 31 hours 11 am - 9:00 pm Camping at the Fairgrounds is arranged through the Fairgrounds
Office. Contact the Fair Office if you would like to reserve any
:
OTE open spots. Running electrical cords from electrical to non-elec-
N Exhibit Release: trical spaces is not allowed. Campers please use the designated
All exhibits shall be checked out and released Sunday after Camping Entrance. You will need to display your vehicle permit
the Fair from 10 am to 3 pm. Exhibits can also be picked up in your window to get your vehicle in this gate and to be parked
8 am to 5 pm until August 4, 2021. The Fair will dispose of in the camping area. Please remember to pick up your camper
any remaining exhibits after that. and vehicle permits at the Fairgrounds Office on or after July 20,
2021, and before you set up camp.
IMPORTANT
Exhibitors - be sure to bring your exhibitor’s number when Deliveries on Fairgrounds:
picking up your exhibits. IF PICKING UP ITEMS FOR SOME- Delivery conveyances will be allowed on the Midway each day
ONE ELSE, THIS MUST BE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY THE Wednesday through Saturday prior to 10:45 a.m. only. Deliveries
OWNER OF THE ITEM. after 10:45 a.m. will have to be hand carted.
Premium Pickup: Department Superintendents:
*Note-Premium money may be picked up throughout the fair Each superintendent will have charge of the department as-
starting Wednesday at noon through Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm signed and are subject to the Fairground’s Board and Manage-
daily (Sunday 10 am - 3 pm) or at the Trade Center Office 8 am to ment. Each superintendent is charged with caring for exhibits in
5 pm until August 6, 2021. No checks will be issued for regular his or her department and receiving the judge’s book and must
premium payouts. see that the awards in each are duly entered therein. The super-
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Fairgrounds Exhibitor Information Cont’d
intendent and the judge must sign each book immediately upon the judging or the cause of protest will not be considered valid.
completion of awards. It must state plainly the cause of complaint and must be accom-
panied by a deposit of ten ($10) dollars, which sum may, upon
Exhibitor Entry Dates: the discretion of the Board, be forfeited to the Fergus County Fair
To better serve you, the exhibitors, the Needlework, Arts, Crafts if the protest is not substantiated. If the said protest is substan-
and Hobbies, and Photography Departments are asking that En- tiated, the money will be forthwith returned to the protestant.
try Forms for these departments be turned into the Fairgrounds This provision shall not preclude the right of any Superintendent
Office by 5 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2021. You may also turn in Entry or Judge to bring any cause of fraud by an exhibitor before the
Forms for all other departments on this day. Entry Forms will still Board for their consideration. In this case, the Board reserves the
be taken on each department’s designated entry delivery day. right to act in the premises as fully and to the same extent as if
See departments for exhibit entry dates and times. an exhibitor had filed a formal protest.
Express Entry Delivery: So that we all can enjoy the Fair:
Enjoy express entry by turning in Entry Forms by 5 p.m. Friday, 1. The Fergus County Fair Board reserves the right to change
July 16, 2021. Early Entry Forms will allow us to have all the its’ rules and regulations and to determine arbitrarily all
paperwork completed prior to your arrival, thus speeding up the matters and differences in regard thereto.
entry process. 2. In the event of a conflict of general and special rules, the
latter will govern.
Judges: 3. Exhibit entry applications must be made on Fair Entry Blanks
The Central Montana Fair uses the American or Competitive Sys- that will be furnished by the Fairgrounds Office upon re-
tem of Judging, which compares the entry in each class to each quest, in the Premium Book or on-line at cmtfair.com
other and selects a 1st (Blue), 2nd (Red), and 3rd (White), in each 4. Every animal and article upon the grounds shall be under
class. The judges are instructed to award in each instance only the control of the Fergus County Fair Board and while every
prizes of such grades as the merits of the individual animal or precaution will be taken for safe keeping of same, neither
article justifies. The absence of competition will not be accepted the Fair Board, its’ officers nor agents will be responsible in
as justification for awarding a high-class prize to an animal or any case of loss, damages or accident that may occur.
article of medium or inferior quality. 5. The Management reserves the right to prescribe the dimen-
sions and regulate the position of all signs. The Management
The decisions of awarding judges shall be final, and no appeal also reserves the right to direct the arrangement of articles
will be considered, except in cases of protest. Any exhibitor on exhibit as necessary to secure harmony and an attractive
attempting to interfere with the adjudications will be promptly appearance.
excluded from the competition. Any exhibitor who publicly ex- 6. In every contract made with the Fergus County Fair Board,
presses disapproval in the judging area, or openly disagrees with these rules and regulations shall form a part thereof, as fully
the decision of the judges, or who by an act of interference, shall as if specifically incorporated therein.
be guilty of conduct unbecoming an exhibitor, shall be excluded 7. Exhibitors must prepay all freight and express charges on
from further competition. goods delivered to the Fairgrounds. The Fergus County Fair
Board will not, under any circumstances, accept shipments
billed otherwise.
8. Solicitations on the grounds will not be allowed.
9. The Fergus County Sheriff’s Department will be on hand to
enforce the rules and regulations and to be of assistance.
10. Under no circumstances will any person be permitted to
tack up posters, or advertisements, bills, or cards upon
buildings, trees, or any place on the grounds, nor will any-
one be permitted to distribute handbills, flyers, etc. Persons
not willing to comply with this rule will be asked to leave
the grounds.
Protest:***
Any exhibitor lodging a protest must make it in writing and it
must be delivered to the superintendent within 24 hours after
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A Department 1 – Agriculture
Laurie Bentley – Superintendent
No two members of the same family may enter the same class
number of any given division. Under the rule, an exhibitor is
understood to be the owner or tenant of the farm or garden and
that only one exhibit will be eligible for entry or competition
from such farm or garden in any one class. Exhibits must be se-
lected from current year’s crops, with the exception of seeds and
grain sheaves, which may be from the crop harvested after the
preceding year’s fair. Exhibits will be awarded 1st, 2nd or 3rd place
according to the merit of the exhibit. Only one first place will be
awarded in any one class.
Novice Category: Please indicate if this is your first year compet-
ing in this department.
Hints to the Exhibitor: In judging threshed grains, the points
most considered are purity, uniformity, and fitness of the sam-
ples for the purpose of which the particular class of grain is used.
**Important**
Be sure samples of grain and seed are cleaned. In sheaf samples
of grains, the evidence of high yielding ability and the conditions
of the same is regarded as important. Grain and seed sheaves
are not judged on their forage qualities. Stems should be free
of leaves. Forage exhibits are judged on their hay value. This
See pages 6 & 7 for general fair information and rules. means that the entire plant is considered. Proper curing and dry-
ing which retains the leaves and color is essential in preparing a
Premiums: 1st Place-$3.00, 2nd Place-$2.00, 3rd Place-$1.00 (NO forage exhibit. All sheaves of grain forage crops and grass must
CHECKS) (Must be picked up at Box Office or Trade Center). not be less than 6” in circumference just below the bundle head,
unless otherwise stated, and snuggly tied in at least three places,
Early Entry Form Submission: by July 16, 2021 (recommended). with the exception of forage exhibits, which may be tied in one
to three places.
Entry Delivery: Entry Forms delivered with entry on entry day
should be completed when checking in. Entry tags shall be filled We wish to send a big THANK YOU to the individuals and
out by the superintendent or clerks only. No others will be ac- businesses that generously donated these awards.
cepted. Open Class entries compete with Booth entries. All en-
tries for this Department will be taken on Tuesday of the Fair Awards:
from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Please place all entries for each per- 1st, 2nd & 3rd will be awarded in each class.
son on one form. Best of Division Rosettes will be awarded
:
OTE Division 1 – Grain Seeds
N Judging: Judging is not open to the public. One quart samples in clear one-quart jars
- NO EXCEPTIONS -
Exhibit Release: All exhibits shall be checked out and released Lot 01 Harrison Winter Wheat
on Sunday, August 1st. Exhibits can also be picked up after the fair, 02 Yellowstone Winter Wheat
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until August 4, 2021. 03 Falcon Winter Wheat
04 Neeley Winter Wheat
IMPORTANT 05 Jagalene Winter Wheat
Exhibitors-be sure to bring your exhibitor’s number when picking 06 Pryor Winter Wheat
up your exhibits. IF PICKING UP ITEMS FOR SOMEONE ELSE, 07 Tiber Winter Wheat
THIS MUST BE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY THE OWNER 08 Any other Winter Wheat (Rampart, Ketsler, Redwin, etc.)
OF THE ITEM. 09 McNeal Spring Wheat
10 Hank Spring Wheat
Department Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines: Each exhibitor 11 #926 Spring Wheat
shall be allowed to make entries in as many classes as the exhib- 12 Any other Spring Wheat (Len, Fortuna, etc.)
itor wishes, but will not be allowed to make more than one entry 13 Oats – any variety
in any one class. Exhibitors will not be eligible for more than one 14 Herrington Barley
money prize or award in any one class in these departments. 15 Baronesse Barley
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A Department 1 – Agriculture
Laurie Bentley – Superintendent
16 Xena Barley Lot 06 Crested Wheat Grass (4”circumference)
17 Any other Barley 07 Intermediate Wheat Grass (4”circumference)
18 Triticale 08 Pubescent Wheat Grass (4”circumference)
19 Sunflower Seeds 09 Timothy
20 Quinoa - 1 quart 10 Brome
21 Any other 11 Any other Grass (Buffalo, Bluegrass, etc.)
(3” circumference)
Division 2 – Sheaf Grain
Size of sheaf not less than 6” in circumference just below the Division 6 – Fresh Green Forage
bundle head and snuggly tied in at least three places. Size of sheaf not less than 6” nor more than 9” in circumference
Lot 01 Falcon Winter Wheat unless otherwise indicated. All leaves should be left on.
02 Neeley Winter Wheat Legume Class
03 Jagalene Winter Wheat Lot 01 Alfalfa
04 Pryor Winter Wheat 02 Alsike
05 Tiber Winter Wheat 03 Sweet Clover, White
06 Yellowstone Winter Wheat 04 Sweet Clover, Yellow
07 Any other Winter Wheat (Redwin, Rampart, etc.) 05 Red Clover
08 McNeal Spring Wheat 06 Sanfoin
09 Hank Spring Wheat 07 Any other Legume (3 plants)
10 #926 Spring Wheat
11 Any other Spring Wheat (Len, Fortuna, Newana, etc.) Grass Class
12 Oats – any variety Lot 08 Crested Wheat Grass (4” circumference)
13 Xena Barley 09 Pubescent Wheat Grass (4“ circumference)
14 Any other Barley 10 Timothy
11 Brome
Division 3 – Small Seeds 12 Orchard Grass
Samples should be one-pint samples in a pint jar 13 Any Other Grass (not less than 4” circumference)
Lot 01 Alfalfa
02 Pubescent Wheat Grass Division 14 – Eggs
03 Garrison Creeping Foxtail Eggs should be in a carton or zip-lock plastic bag.
04 Any Other Grass Lot 01 White Eggs (6)
05 Any Other Legume 02 Brown Eggs (6)
06 Annual Ryegrass 03 Aracana Eggs, any color (6)
07 Smooth Brome 04 Exotic Eggs (6)
Division 4 – Small Seed Sheaf Division 15 – Youth Eggs and Miscellaneous
Size of sheaf not less than 6” in circumference just below the The rule concerning family members entering the same class
bundle head and snuggly tied in at least three places. All leaves DOES NOT apply in this Division.
should be removed from seed sheaves. Eggs
Lot 01 Crested Wheat Grass Lot 01 White Eggs (6)
02 Intermediate Wheat Grass 02 Brown Eggs (6)
03 Pubescent Wheat Grass 03 Aracana Eggs (6)
04 Brome
05 Annual Ryegrass
06 Any Other Central Montana Variety Store
will award a $5 Cash Award to:
Division 5 – Dried Sheaf Forage Best of Class Eggs
Size of sheaf not less than 6” in circumference just below the
bundle head, unless otherwise indicated, and snuggly tied in one
to three places. All leaves should be left on.
Legume Class
Lot 01 Alfalfa
02 Alsike
03 Sweet Clover, White
04 Sweet Clover, Yellow
05 Any other Legume
Grass Class
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B Department 2 – Horticulture
Laurie Bentley – Superintendent
See pages 6 & 7 for general fair information and rules. TYPE – includes trueness in shape to variety and degree of
Premiums: 1st Place-$3.00, 2nd Place-$2.00, 3rd Place-$1.00 (NO roughness or smoothness.
CHECKS) (Must be picked up at Box Office or Trade Center).
UNIFORMITY – includes the factors of consistency in type, col-
Early Entry Form Submission: by July 16, 2021 (recommended). or, size and quality. The stem length for displaying fruits and
vegetables will vary, but is a must for many specimens. Be sure to
Entry Delivery: Entry Forms delivered with entry on entry day follow instructions. Careless harvesting can remove the stem and
should be completed when checking in. Entry tags shall be filled can also result in damage to the vegetables. All root vegetables
out by the superintendent or clerks only. No others will be ac- (carrots, beets, turnips, etc.) must have the entire root left on. If
cepted. Open Class entries compete with Booth entries. All en- vegetables are to be displayed effectively they MUST BE CLEAN.
tries for this Department will be taken on Tuesday of the Fair This is very important.
from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
We wish to send a big THANK YOU to the individuals and
Judging: Judging is not open to the public. businesses that generously donated these awards.
Exhibit Release: All exhibits shall be checked out and released Awards:
on Sunday, August 1st. Exhibits can also be picked up after the fair, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd will be awarded in each class
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until August 4, 2021. Best of Division Rosettes will be awarded
IMPORTANT
Alpine Greenhouse and Nursery will award a
Exhibitors – be sure to bring your exhibitor’s number when $25 Gift Certificate to the High Point Exhibitor in
picking up your exhibits. IF PICKING UP ITEMS FOR SOME- Horticulture Department, Divisions 1, 2 and 3
ONE ELSE, THIS MUST BE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY THE
OWNER OF THE ITEM.
Division 1 – Apples
Department Rules Regulations and Guidelines: Each exhibitor Exhibit with stems
shall be allowed to make entries in as many classes as he wishes, Lot 01 Yellow Transparent Apples (6)
but will not be allowed to make more than one entry in any one 02 Large Apples (6)
class. Exhibitors will not be eligible for more than one money prize 03 Small Apples (6)
or award in any one class in these departments. No two members 04 Whitney Crab Apples (10)
of the same family may enter the same class number of any giv- 05 Red-Fleshed Crab Apples (10)
en division. Under the rule, an exhibitor is understood to be the 06 Any other Crab Apples (10)
owner or tenant of the farm or garden and that only one exhibit 07 Any other Apples - Specify Variety (6)
will be eligible for entry or competition from such farm or garden
in any one class. Exhibits must be selected from current year’s Division 2 – Plums
crops with the exception of seeds and grain sheaves, which may Stems should be left on.
be from crop harvested after the preceding year’s fair. Exhibits will Lot 01 Any variety tame Plum (10)
be awarded 1st, 2nd or 3rd place according to the merit of the exhib- 02 Any variety wild Plum (10)
it. Only one first place will be awarded in any one class.
Division 3 – Cherries & Berries
Hints to Exhibitors Lot 01 Cherries, ripe, any variety, stems left on (12)
For more information on fruits and vegetables, please read the 02 Red Currants (4 clusters on stems)
MSU Extension Office publication entitled Exhibiting Vegeta- 03 White Currants (4 clusters on stems)
bles and Fruits. Note that amounts, size, and individual prepara- 04 Any other Currants (4 clusters on stems)
tion of displays may differ. Use the information provided in the 05 Gooseberries (1 cup)
Central Montana Fair Book for display preparation. Condition, 06 Raspberries (1 cup with cap removed)
type and uniformity are three main things judges look for, and 07 Strawberries, stems left on, (12)
usually account for over 50% of the score. 08 Any other berries
09 Chokecherries (4 clusters on stems)
CONDITION – includes the choice stage of maturity for intend- 10 Any other native Fruit (Service Berries, Buffalo Berries,
ed use, tenderness or toughness, size, cleanliness, freedom from 1 cup)
damage, preparation of the exhibit and freedom from defects 11 Sand Cherries (½ cup - do not need stems)
caused by insects or diseases, etc.
Division 4 – Pears & Other Fruits
SIZE – is important to the extent that the specimen should be Lot 12 Pears (4)
large enough to be usable. 13 Any other fruit (4)
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C Department 3 – Vegetables
Laurie Bentley – Superintendent
of any given division. Under the rule, an exhibitor is understood
to be the owner or tenant of the farm or garden and that only one
exhibit will be eligible for entry or competition from such farm
or garden in any one class. Exhibits must be selected from cur-
rent year’s crops with the exception of seeds and grain sheaves,
which may be from crop harvested after the preceding year’s
fair. Exhibits will be awarded 1st, 2nd or 3rd place according to the
merit of the exhibit. Only one first place will be awarded in any
one class.
Hints to Exhibitors
For more information on fruits and vegetables, please read the
MSU Extension Office publication entitled Exhibiting Vegeta-
bles and Fruits. Note that amounts, size, and individual prepara-
tion of displays may differ. Use the information provided in the
Central Montana Fair Book for display preparation. Condition,
type and uniformity are three main things judges look for, and
usually account for over 50% of the score.
CONDITION – includes the choice stage of maturity for intend-
ed use, tenderness or toughness, size, cleanliness, freedom from
damage, preparation of the exhibit and freedom from defects
caused by insects or diseases, etc.
See pages 6 & 7 for general fair information and rules.
SIZE – is important to the extent that the specimen should be
Premiums: 1st Place-$3.00, 2nd Place-$2.00, 3rd Place-$1.00 large enough to be usable.
(NO CHECKS) (Must be picked up at Box Office or Trade Center)
TYPE – includes trueness in shape to variety and degree of
Early Entry Form Submission: by July 16, 2021 (recommended). roughness or smoothness.
Entry Delivery: Entry Forms delivered with entry on entry day UNIFORMITY – includes the factors of consistency in type, col-
should be completed when checking in. Entry tags shall be filled or, size and quality. The stem length for displaying fruits and
out by the superintendent or clerks only. No others will be ac- vegetables will vary, but is a must for many specimens. Be sure to
cepted. Open Class entries compete with Booth entries. All en- follow instructions. Careless harvesting can remove the stem and
tries for this Department will be taken on Tuesday of the Fair can also result in damage to the vegetables. All root vegetables
from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. (carrots, beets, turnips, etc.) must have the entire root left on. If
vegetables are to be displayed effectively they MUST BE CLEAN.
:
OTE This is very important.
N Judging: Judging is not open to the public.
We wish to send a big THANK YOU to the individuals and
Exhibit Release: All exhibits shall be checked out and released businesses that generously donated these awards.
on Sunday, August 1st. Exhibits can also be picked up after the fair,
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until August 4, 2021. Awards:
1st, 2nd & 3rd will be awarded in each class.
IMPORTANT Best of Division Rosettes will be awarded
Exhibitors – be sure to bring your exhibitor’s number when
picking up your exhibits. IF PICKING UP ITEMS FOR SOME- Special Prizes and Awards
ONE ELSE, THIS MUST BE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY THE In addition to the regular premiums paid, several special prizes
OWNER OF THE ITEM. will be given. The high point exhibitor points will be determined
as follows: Blue-3 points, Red-2 points, White-1 point.
Department Rules, Regulations and Guidelines: Each exhibitor
shall be allowed to make entries in as many classes as he wishes,
but will not be allowed to make more than one entry in any one Krings Greenhouse and Nursery will award a
class. Exhibitors will not be eligible for more than one money $25 Gift Certificate to the High Point Exhibitor
prize or award in any one class in these departments. No two in Department C, Vegetables.
members of the same family may enter the same class number
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C Department 3 – Vegetables
Laurie Bentley – Superintendent
Division 2 – Vegetables: Root
Central Montana Variety Store Lot 01 Beets, baby red, not more than 1” in diameter, tied in a
will award a $5 Cash Award to: bunch, tops left on (12)
Best of Class Herbs 02 Beets, red table slicing, 1” tops left on (4)
Best of Class Summer Squash Best of Class Table Onions 03 Beets cylinder (4)
04 Beets, any other not listed above, 1” tops left on (3)
05 Carrots, 1” top left on (6)
Division 1 – Vegetables: Above Ground 06 Mini Carrots, 1” tops left on (6)
Lot 01 Beans, green pod, stringless (12) 07 Onions, green table. (Not more than ½” in diameter,
02 Beans, golden wax, stringless (12) tied in a bunch. (Trim tops but leave 6” to 8” on. Trim
03 Beans, purple, stringless (12) roots; leave ¼” on-Use bunching onions.) (6)
04 Broccoli, several stocks to a head, 3½” across top of 08 Onions, any dried, 1½” top ¼” root (3)
head, (1 head) 09 Onions, white table slicing, 1½” top, ¼” root (3)
05 Cabbage, white, 1” root left on (1 head) 10 Onions, yellow table slicing, 1½” top, ¼” root (3)
06 Cabbage, red, 1” root left on (1 head) 11 Onions, red table slicing, 1½” top, ¼” root (3)
07 Cabbage, savoy 12 Potatoes, White Skin group (White Rose, Kennebec,
08 Cabbage, other etc.) (4)
09 Cauliflower, several leaves left on and 1” root (1 head) 13 Potatoes, Russet group (Burbank, Netted Gem) (4)
10 Corn Plant (2) with roots 14 Potatoes, Round Red group (Bliss, Triumph, etc.) (4)
11 Corn, Sweet (3 ears) 15 Potatoes, Pontiac (4)
12 Cucumbers, slicing, 6” or over, stems left on (2) 16 Potatoes, Norland (4)
13 Cucumbers, burpless, slicing, 6” or over, stems left on 17 Potatoes, Caribe (4)
(2) 18 Potatoes, Yukon Gold (4)
14 Cucumbers, large pickling, 3-6”, stems left on (3) 19 Potatoes, any other type not listed above, such as pur-
15 Cucumbers, small pickling, 1½”-3”,stems left on (4) ple skin, yellow skin, Early Ohio, etc. (4)
16 Endive, roots left on (2 plants) 20 Radishes, red 1” top (6)
17 Kale, with root (1 plant) 21 Radishes, white, 1” top (6)
18 Kohlrabi with 1¼” spikes and ½” root left on (3) 22 Turnips, 1” tops left on (4)
19 Lettuce, head, with root (1 plant) 23 Any other root crop (3)
20 Lettuce, green leaf with root (1 plant)
21 Lettuce, red leaf with root (1 plant)) Division 3 – Wild and Wonderful
22 Lettuce, green Romaine with root (1 plant) Lot 01 Largest Vegetable of its type
23 Lettuce, red Romaine with root (1 plant)
24Lettuce, Bibb type (Buttercrunch, Butterhead, etc.) with Division 4 – Herbs
root (1 plant) Lot 01 Chives, tied in a bunch with tops left on. Trim roots
25 Peas in a pod (8) leaving ¼” on (12)
26 Peas, edible podded, snap, in pod (8) (These peas are 02 Dill, with roots (2 plants)
thick skinned.) 03 Garlic, dried (3 bulbs)
27 Peas, edible podded, snowpeas, in pod (8) (These peas 04 Garlic, fresh, 3” tops left on, ¼” root attached (3 bulbs)
are thin skinned and peas show through.) 05 Horseradish, 6” long (3 roots, cleaned)
28 Peppers, Bell, must be fresh, stems left on (2) 06 Parsley, green plant in a pot (1 plant)
29 Peppers, any other sweet, stems left on (3) 07 Herbs, any other, green plant in a pot (1 plant)
30 Peppers, hot, stems left on (3) 08 Herbs, any other (no dried)
31 Rhubarb, pulled with ½” top left on (6), leave base of
stem on Division 5 – Seeds
32 Spinach, with roots (2 plants) Lot 01 Small seeds (1 cup)
33 Squash, zucchini, 1” stem, 5-8½“ long (1) 02 Large seeds (1 cup)
34 Squash, yellow crookneck, 5-8½” long, 1” stem (1)
35 Squash, any other summer variety, 1” stem (1)
36 Squash, winter. (Kept over from previous year. Best ed-
ible condition.) (1)
37 Swiss Chard, with root (1 plant)
38 Tomatoes, green, stems left on (4)
39 Tomatoes, red ripe, stems left on (3)
40 Tomatoes, cherry, ripe only, stems left on (6)
41 Any other vegetable, above ground
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F Department 6 – Floral
Kathryn Baldwin – Superintendent
of plants, unless stated in schedule. Containers are provided for
any cut flower and horticulture divisions. If using own container
for exhibiting, the department requests that containers be iden-
tified on an unseen location with the exhibitor’s name. Central
Montana Fair is not responsible for damaged and lost personal
containers. Exhibitors, please refer to the National Garden Club
Handbook for Flower Shows (available at the Lewistown Library)
for guidelines on presentation of floral exhibits.
A $25.00 gift certificate from Krings Greenhouse
and a Rosette will be awarded for Best of Floral.
Division 1 – Flowers
Lot 01 Agastache (Hummingbird Mint) – 3 stems
02 Asclepias (Butterflyweed) – 3 stems
03 Calendula – 3 blooms
04 Celosia (Cockscomb) – 1 bloom with 1st leaves
05 Cleome (Spiderflower) – 1 bloom with 1st leaves
06 Cosmos – 3 sprays
07 Dahlia – 1 bloom with 1st leaves
08 Daisy (Gloriosa or Rudbeckia) – 3 blooms
See pages 6 & 7 for general fair information and rules.
09 Daisy (Shasta) – 3 blooms
10 Daisy (Any Other) – 3 blooms
Premiums: 1st Place-$3.00, 2nd Place-$2.00, 3rd Place-$1.00
11 Delphinium – 1 spike, single or semi-double with bot-
(NO CHECKS) (Must be picked up at Box Office or Trade Center)
tom leaves
Entry Delivery: Entry tags shall be filled out by the superinten- 12 Delphinium – 3 spike, single or semi-double with bot-
dent or clerks only. No others will be accepted. All entries for tom leaves
this Department will be taken on Tuesday, July 27 from 10 a.m. 13 Delphinium – 1 spike, double with bottom leaves
to 5:30 p.m. 14 Echinacea (Coneflower) – 3 blooms
15 Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) – 3 blooms
Judging: Judging is open to the public on Tuesday, July 27 at 7 16 Geranium – 3 stems, no leaves
p.m. 17 Gladiolus – 1 stem
18 Hollyhock – 1 stem
Exhibit Release: All exhibits shall be checked out and released 19 Hydrangea – 1 stem with 1st leaves
on Sunday, August 1st. Exhibits can also be picked up after the fair, 20 Liatris (Gayfeather) – 1 stem
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until August 4, 2021. 21 Lily Reflex – 1 stem
22 Lily Trumpet – 1 stem
IMPORTANT 23 Lily – upright – 1 stem
Exhibitors – be sure to bring your exhibitor’s number when 24 Lily – Day – 3 stem
picking up your exhibits. IF PICKING UP ITEMS FOR SOME- 25 Lobelia (Cardinal Flower) – 1 stem with 1st leaves
ONE ELSE, THIS MUST BE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY THE 26 Marigold – French or Dwarf, bicolored – 5 stems
OWNER OF THE ITEM. 27 Marigold – French or Dwarf, yellow – 5 stems
28 Marigold – French or Dwarf, orange – 5 stems
Awards: 29 Marigold – African or Large, yellow – 3 stems
1st, 2nd & 3rd place will be awarded in each class 30 Marigold – African or Large, orange – 3 stems
Best of Division Rosette will be awarded 31 Monarda (Bee Balm) – 3 stems
Will have a voting for “People’s Choice”. 32 Pansy – one color – 4 blooms
33 Pansy – mixed colors – 4 blooms
Rules, Regulations and Guidelines: 34 Petunia – single bloom, any color – 5 sprays with some
Men, women, teenagers and young children may enter all class- foliage
es unless they are designated for one age group. Replacement of 35 Petunia – single bloom, variegated – 5 sprays with
flowers will be allowed after all the items are judged. Either you some foliage
can replace them or the superintendent will if they are past their 36 Petunia – double bloom, any color, 3 sprays with some
prime. Do not spray any fresh material, or spray on the leaves foliage
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F Department 6 – Floral
Kathryn Baldwin – Superintendent
37 Petunia – double bloom, variegates – 3 sprays with 80 Best collection of Named Foliage – 5 stems, sprays, or
some foliage leaved exhibited in one container
38 Petunia – trailing, any color, 3 stems with some foliage 81 Best collected of Names Floral and Foliage – 5 stems
39 Phlox – upright – 1 stem with 1st leaves incorporating a mix of both exhibited in one container
40 Rose, hybrid tea, any color, 1 stem with 1st leaves
41 Rose – floribunda, any color – 1 spray with some foli- Division 2 – Houseplants and Container Gardens
age Plants in this section are judged on overall condition, as well as
42 Rose – miniature, any color – 1 spray with some foliage the condition of the pot and drip pan. Plants should be groomed;
43 Rose – shrub, any color – 1 spray with some foliage also the soil around the plants should be free of dead leaves and
44 Salvia (Sage Types) – 3 stems spent blooms. Do not use any leaf polish.
45 Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower) – 3 stems
46 Snapdragon – Single – 3 stems Plants Class
47 Snapdragon – double – 3 stems Lot 01 African Violet
48 Snapdragon – dwarf or mini – 3 stems 02 Geranium, Zonal
49 Sunflower – under 3” disc (center) – 3 stems 03 Geranium, Regal (Martha Washington)
50 Sunflower – 3”-6” disc (center) – 1 stem 04 Geranium, Ivy
51 Sunflower – over 6” disc (center) – 1 stem 05 Any other blooming plant
52 Sunflower – double bloom or bicolor – 1 stem 06 Any non-blooming plant
53 Sweet Pea – annual, single color – 3 sprays 07 Cactus
54 Sweet Pea – annual, variegated – 3 sprays 08 Succulent – 1 plant
55 Sweet Pea – annual, mixed colors – 3 spray 09 Succulent – More than 1 plant
56 Sweet Pea – perennial, single color – 3 spray
57 Sweet Pea – perennial, mixed colors – 3 sprays Container Plants Class (or Plants in a Window Box. Window
58 Viola – any color – 5 blooms box not over 32” long.)
59 Yarrow – 3 stems Lot 10 Three to five plants per container
60 Zinnia – dwarf or miniature, any color – 3 stems 11 Five and up plants per container
61 Zinnia – any color – 3 stems
ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE – Any plant grown predominantly A $25.00 gift certificate from Alpine Floral
for their non-flowering components. Remove any blooms. and a Rosette will be awarded for Best of Design.
62 Caladium – 3 leaves
63 Cannas – 1 stem
64 Coleus – 3 stems Guidelines: Exhibitor suggested to refer to “Handbook for Flower
65 Heuchera (Coral Bells) – 3 leaves Shows” or www.gcvirginia.org for specifications on design types
66 Hosta – 3 stems and judging criteria. All designs need to fit in the Ag Building
67 Kale (flowering type) – 1 head Shelves and may be moved by the superintendent or exhibitor
68 Ornamental Grasses – annual – 3 stems for judging. All designs must be on shelves by 5:30 p.m.
69 Ornamental Grasses – perennial – 3 stems
Division 3 – Designs
PLEASE NAME THE FLOWER OR FOLIAGE: 01 A Breath of Fresh Air – All Fresh Design Using Minimal
70 Any flower not listed – 1 stem Floral Material.
71 Any flower not listed – 3 stems 02 Can You See & Hear Me? – Fresh or Dried Design using
72 Any spray not listed – 1 stem Black & White-Some Spray Allowed.
73 Any spray not listed – 3 stems 03 I Want to Get Away – An Upright Design Showing Mo-
74 Any foliage not listed – 1 stem tion.
75 Any foliage not listed – 3 stems 04 Social Distancing – A Parallel Design Using Fresh or
Dried Materials.
COLLECTIONS - MUST NAME EACH PLANT REPRESENTED: 05 Masks Required – Design of Choice using a Mask of
76 Best collection of Named Annuals – 5 different stems, Your Choice.
sprays, or spikes exhibited in one container 06 Trick or Treat – A Dried Design of Your Choice.
77 Best collection of Named Perennials – 5 different 07 Looking Beyond – Design of Your Choice Using a Mir-
stems, sprays, or spikes exhibited in one container ror.
78 Best collection of Name Biennials – 5 different stems, 08 It’s About Time - Design of Choice Using a Time Piece.
sprays, or spikes exhibited in one container 09 Greener Pastures – Design of Choice Using a Farm An-
79 Best collections of Named Annual, Perennial, and Bi- imal.
ennial – 5 different stems, sprays, or spikes exhibited in 10 6 Feet Apart! – An All Fresh Design Not Measuring
one container Over 6 Inches Tall or 6 Inches Long.
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F Department 6 – Floral
Kathryn Baldwin – Superintendent
11 Field of Green – A Predominately Green Design Using
Fresh Materials.
12 Come On Out To Play – Design of Choice with a Fair
Theme – Dried &/or Fresh Materials.
Division 4 – Special Designs
01 Living to the Max – A Tray Design using Rose/s &
Gloves – Fresh or Dried Plant Material – Napkin Op-
tional – No Silverware.
02 The Futures Unknown - An open frame or hanging de-
sign that shows or gives the appearance of movement.
03 Boxed In - A construction design using a piece/s of ar-
chitecture using dried/fresh plant materials. Some spray
may be used.
Division 5 - Horticulture - Anyone under 18 years
Lot 01 Cattails - 3 stems
02 Daisy - 3 stems
03 Grasses - a collection of different (3 species)
04 Marigold - small, 3 stems
05 Marigold - large, 3 stems
06 Pansy - 3 stems, one color
07 Pansy - 3 stems, more than one color
08 Sunflower - large, 1 stem over 3 inches
09 Sunflower - small, 1 stem under 3 inches
10 Violas - 3 stems
Division 6 – Designs – Children 2-8 yrs.
01 Peek-A-Boo – Design Using a Face Mask Using Flowers
&/or Vegetable/s.
Division 7 – Designs – Children 9-16 yrs.
01 We All Take It Off – Design of Choice Using Fresh Ma-
terials and a Mask.
Division 8 – Designs – Boys and Girls Club
01 Living Free – Design Using Flowers &/or Vegetable/s.
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G Department 7 – Foods
Jane Olson – Superintendent
No cross entries between youth and adult divisions. Duplicate
items can be entered in both 4-H and open class youth (i.e.
chocolate chip cookies from the same batch can be entered in
both departments). No commercial mixes.
*NEW: All gluten free entries will compete against each other
for Best of Division (1A, 2A, 4A, 5A, 6A, and Junior Entries *8A).
Please note that all divisions follow the current USDA guidelines
which are available on-line or from the Fergus County Extension
Office.
Awards: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd will be awarded in each class.
Best of Class Rosettes will be awarded.
See pages 6 & 7 for general fair information and rules. Best of Division Rosettes will be awarded.
Premiums: 1st Place-$3.00, 2nd Place-$2.00, 3rd Place-$1.00
(NO CHECKS) (Must be picked up at Box Office or Trade Center)
Judge will pick most outstanding in 1st and 2nd prizes of fruit, vegeta-
Early Entry Form Submission: by July 16, 2021 (recommended). bles, pickles and relishes, and jams and jellies to receive Kerr & Ball
Jars. Each exhibitor may win only one award. We will be present-
Entry Delivery: Entry Forms delivered with entry on entry day ing the Best of Category award in Soft Spreads (jams, jellies, but-
should be completed when checking in. Entry tags shall be filled ters, etc.). Products made with Ball 100% Natural® Fruit Jell Pectin
out by the superintendent or clerks only. No others will be ac- and sealed in a Ball® jar with a Ball® Two-Piece cap or in a Kerr®
cepted. Open Class entries compete with Booth entries. All en- jar with a Kerr Two-Piece cap will be eligible. Please see following:
tries for this Department will be taken on Tuesday of the Fair
Baked Foods
from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Hints to Exhibitors
: Exhibitors shall furnish their own plates of plastic to display
OTE breads, cakes, cookies, pie, or candy. Exhibits are to be attrac-
N Judging: Judging is not open to the public.
tively arranged on the plate. Put on a white plastic plate and then
in a self-sealing plastic bag (no twist ties). Clear plastic wrap is
Exhibit Release: All exhibits shall be checked out and released
not acceptable. A completed listing of all ingredients must be at-
on Sunday, August 1st. Exhibits can also be picked up after the fair,
tached to each exhibit. Use a standard 3” X 5” note card omitting
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until August 4, 2021.
the exhibitor name.
IMPORTANT
Hints for Breads
Exhibitors – be sure to bring your exhibitor’s number when
Standard size loaf constitutes a bread entry. Bread should be so
picking up your exhibits. IF PICKING UP ITEMS FOR SOME-
completely baked that when pressed it will spring out immedi-
ONE ELSE, THIS MUST BE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY THE
ately upon release of pressure. An excellent loaf of bread should
OWNER OF THE ITEM. be uniform, golden brown in color, oblong shape, and about
9x9x4 inches in size. The flavor should be nutty, agreeable to
Department Rules, Regulations and Guidelines: All exhibitors the taste and with no suggestion of sourness. The crumb should
shall be permitted to make one entry only under each class num- be slightly moist, tender yet not crumbling when compressed,
ber. Articles competing for prizes must be completed during the light in weight in proportion to size even-grained, slightly creamy
current year. The previous Fair to the current Fair equals one white in color. The crust of a standard loaf should be tender and
year. Decisions of the judges are final. Please refer to general medium thickness. Allow proper time for complete cooling of
guidelines to lodge an official complaint. entries before enclosing in bag.
Treasure Hunt Category. Follows all established guidelines for SCORECARD FOR BREAD........................................... POINTS
each entry but allows the exhibitor to procure item from an GENERAL APPEARANCE....................................................... 20
outside source (i.e. Farmers Market, Greenhouse, Family, etc. - shape, color, crust
NO grocery store or commercially produced items). Indicate on CRUMB................................................................................. 40
entry form that this is Treasure Hunt Category (THC) and from texture, moistness, lightness
whom the item was procured. Treasure Hunt exhibitors cannot FLAVOR................................................................................ 40
enter item from person already entering themselves in the same
class number. TOTAL................................................................................. 100
Hints to the Exhibitor Divisions 1 – Yeast Breads
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G Department 7 – Foods
Jane Olson – Superintendent
Lot 01 Bread, white SCORECARD FOR CAKES.............................................POINTS
02 Bread, multi-grain GENERAL APPEARANCE........................................................10
03 Bread, raisin CRUMB..................................................................................35
04 Bread, 100% whole wheat Tenderness, moistness, lightness, texture
05 Bread, French/sourdough FLAVOR................................................................................ 40
06 Rolls, white (4) ICING.....................................................................................15
07 Rolls, whole wheat (4)
08 Rolls, sweet fancy (3) TOTAL..................................................................................100
09 Rolls, shaped dinner roll (4)
10 Rolls, cinnamon (3) Lot 01 Angel Food
11 Gluten Free, bread (any) 02 Bundt
12 Gluten Free, rolls, any (4) 03 White
04 Chocolate
Division 2 – Quick Breads 05 Carrot
No paper liners on muffins 06 Pound
Smaller loaf pans may be used 07 Other cake
Lot 01 Quick Bread, banana 08 Decorated-can use styrofoam for cake base
02 Quick Bread, other fruit 09 Gluten Free, any type
03 Quick Bread, zucchini
04 Biscuits, baking powder (4) Division 5 – Cupcakes, Cookies, & Bars
05 Muffins, Bran (4) Entries 4 uniform pieces (no ends or sides), should be placed on
06 Muffins, fruit (4) a plain white plastic plate, then in clear plastic self sealing food
07 Cornbread (4 squares) storage bag (no twist ties), and closed. Remember to attach your
08 Gluten Free, any of the above 3” x 5” ingredient card list.
Division 3 – Breads of all Nations SCORECARD FOR SMALL CAKES,
(Include recipe and name of Country) COOKIES, & BARS........................................................POINTS
Lot 01 Bagels (4) GENERAL APPEARANCE........................................................30
02 Pretzels (4) Uniform size and shape, evenly browned lightness
03 Lefse (4) TEXTURE................................................................................30
04 Tortillas (4) Crisp, tender, even grain
05 Scones (4) FLAVOR................................................................................ 40
06 Crepes (unfilled but rolled) (4) No taste of baking powder or soda, not to highly seasoned:
well-balanced flavor.
Division 4 – Cakes
Entry consists of whole cake. Cakes must be removed from bak- TOTAL..................................................................................100
ing pan before entering and placed on a sturdy board or card-
board (slightly larger than the cake) cover with foil or grease- Lot 01 Cupcakes (unfrosted)
proof covering. Place into a clear plastic food storage bag, cover 02 Cookies, drop oatmeal
with clear plastic wrap or other clear covering. Appearance: 03 Cookies, drop chocolate chip
Regular even shape, even brown color, lightness, texture, and 04 Cookies, other drop
flavor. Cakes are three main types: Butter cakes, sponge cakes 05 Cookies, peanut butter
and fruit cakes. A well-made cake is of uniform thickness, not 06 Cookies, ginger-all
high in the middle or on the side of the tin and low at other 07 Cookies, white sugar-all
places. It should be even grained, fine and delicate in texture and 08 Cookies, no bake
should have a good flavor. Butter cakes, in appearance, should 09 Cookies, decorated (4)
be golden brown; Sponge cakes, light brown; and fruit cakes, 10 Cream Puffs-unfilled
dark brown. All should be of uniform color. To be graded as 11 Bars, brownies all types
excellent, a butter cake must be light in weight in proportion to 12 Bars, fruit
ingredients used. Sponge cakes must be tender, loose in texture 13 Bars, layered
and velvety. Fruit cakes cannot be light, but they must not be 14 Rolled, other
all fruit. When icing is used, it should be smooth and glossy in 15 Gluten Free, any of the above
appearance, spongy and not brittle when cut and not so soft as
to be sticky. NO MIXES! Division 6 – Pies
Filling - Should be adequate in amount, uniform in thickness and
texture throughout, and a consistency to cut and hold shape.
Flavor - Not distinctive fat flavor, good proportion of sugar to
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