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Georgia Living Program 1
HONEY SHOW
presented by
The Georgia National Fair
and
Georgia Beekeepers Association
Show Chairperson
Brutz English, GBA North District Director, 770-843-2110,
brutzenglish@gmail.com
Exhibits Received: Saturday, October 9, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EXHIBITS SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE MILLER-MURPHY-HOWARD
BUILDING, CONFERENCE ROOM C.
Enter through the North or West gates of the Georgia National Fairgrounds and
come to the front (West) glass doors of the Miller-Murphy-Howard building.
ELIGIBILITY the exhibitor has entered.
1. All exhibitors are required to read 6. All exhibitors must sign an affidavit
and abide by the Georgia National Fair stating that entries were produced by the
General Rules And Regulations. PLEASE exhibitor in conformity with the rules as
NOTE…IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO stated herein.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES. 7. In instances where the exhibit may
If you have questions, you may certainly qualify for consideration in multiple classes,
e-mail us at contests@gnfa.com. Please the exhibitor shall have the final decision
help us prevent entry disqualifications. as to which class to enter the exhibit. This
2. The Honey Show is open to anyone selection will not be overturned by the
who wishes to enter with the exception of judge(s), and said exhibit will be judged
individuals serving as judges, stewards, or based on the criteria set forth in the
show secretaries, or their immediate family selected class.
members (spouses, children, parents, or 8. All entries must have been produced
siblings). by the exhibitor within the last calendar
year.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 9. Once entry items have been accepted
3. Exhibitors must complete an official into the competition by the Show Secretary,
entry form of the Georgia National Fair or entries may not be altered.
you may also enter online at https://www. 10. After submitting entries to the Show
georgianationalfair.com/p/georgialiving/ Secretary, exhibitors may not enter the
finearts. area where the entries have been placed.
4. Only one entry per class, per exhibitor,
is allowed. Duplication of entries by families is DELIVERY OF ENTRIES
prohibited. 11. Exhibitors should enter through the
5. Each exhibitor must provide the North or West gates of the Fair Grounds
Secretary with a 3x5 index card with the and come to the front (West) glass doors of
exhibitor’s name, mailing address, phone the Miller-Murphy-Howard Building. There
number, e-mail address, and class in which will be security stationed at the doors, butGeorgia Living Program 2
your honey entries will be your admission Third Place 4 points
into the building. Very Highly Commendable 3 points
12. Entries should be delivered to the Highly Commendable 2 points
Show Secretary who will be located at Commendable 1 point
Conference Room C of the Miller-Murphy-
Howard Building between 9:00 AM and JUDGING CRITERIA
12:00 PM. 15. Only Certified Welsh Honey Judges
SHIPPING OF ENTRIES will be used for this show.
13. Exhibits may be submitted by USPS 16. Judging will begin at 12:00 PM on
mail or commercial package delivery. 14. October 9. All entries will be moved after
These exhibits must be shipped or mailed, the judging and will be on display for the
along with a fully completed entry form, remainder of the Fair (October 9-17).
to the following address: “GBA Honey 17. The decisions of the judges are final.
Show Committee, 901 Thomaston St., After judging is complete, the exhibitor
Barnesville, GA 30204”. may meet with the class judge to discuss
14. Exhibits submitted by mail or package their entry and ask questions. The show
delivery must be RECEIVED no later administrator will appoint a Referee who
than October 8, 2021. No entries will be shall have final say in any matter pertaining
accepted after this deadline. It is solely the to the contest.
responsibility of the Exhibitor to make any 18. Exhibitors found willfully cheating, or
and all provision(s) necessary to ensure purposefully altering or disfiguring an entry
exhibits submitted by mail or package for the purpose of influencing the validity
delivery arrive by the specified deadline. of judging will be disqualified from the
15. Neither the GNF, the GBA, nor the contest, as well as from any future honey
honey show committee shall be responsible shows sponsored by the GNF for a period
for any damage to any exhibit(s) submitted of not less than three (3) years.
via USPS mail or commercial shipping.
RELEASE
AWARDS AND PREMIUMS 19. Honey will be released Tuesday,
11. It is the intention that ribbons will be October 19, 12 PM - 8 PM and
given in all classes even if there is only Wednesday, October 20, 10 AM - 4 PM.
one entry in the class. However, in order There will be no early release of exhibits.
to receive an award, that entry must be Exhibitors may choose to have their entries
worthy of placement. Entry into a class returned by mail if they provide postage
does not guarantee an award. and packaging.
12. Ribbons will be awarded as follows:
Blue for First Place, Red for Second RULES FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES
Place, and White for Third Place in each
respective class. HONEY
13. A purple ribbon shall be awarded for 20. Extracted honey is judged in three
Best in Show. This award shall go to the subclasses: (a) light, (b) medium or amber,
entry which the judge(s) determine to be and (c) dark. Entrants may submit one
the best among all classes. The decisions exhibit in each of these three classes.
of the judge or judges are final. One exhibit of extracted honey is defined
14. Prize cards with point values for as three (3) one-pound jars. All forms of
participants in the Welsh Honey Judging extracted honey are to be presented in
Program will be awarded to the Best in one-pound, glass (no plastic), “Queen-
Show winner and all first through sixth line” or “Classic” style jars; any exhibits
place winners in all classes as follows: submitted in any other style of jar or
container will be disqualified. Closures
Best in Show 6 points may be of metal or plastic. Tamper-proof
First Place 6 points seals are strictly prohibited; any exhibits
Second Place 5 points submitted with any tamper-proof seal(s)Georgia Living Program 3
will be disqualified. Judges evaluate bottom, center of each jar, ½ inch from the
entries on the following: confirmation with bottom of the jar.
the criteria set forth herein; cleanliness 22. Chunk Comb Honey - One entry of
of the jar and lid; uniformity of the jars chunk honey is defined as three (3) one-
that comprise the exhibit; cleanliness and pound jars. Chunk honey must be displayed
clarity of the honey; moisture content (only in straight sided, uncolored, glass, wide
if needed); and aroma and flavor (for off mouth, jars. The glass should not be
aromas or flavors); and correct fill level. embossed. Such jars are available from
*See Appendix hereafter for notes on many commercial beekeeping suppliers.
correct jars and fill level. Only one chunk of comb should be in each
The Exhibitor shall place one ID label, jar for competition. The chunk of comb
as provided by the honey show Secretary, must be in one piece, of uniform thickness,
on each of the jars comprising the exhibit. with a straight mid rib. The cuts should be
The label should be affixed at the front, clean and uniform. The chunk comb should
bottom, center of each jar, ½ inch from the be cut and sized to appropriately fit the
bottom of the jar. container. The honey should fill the rest
21: Novice Extracted Honey - This class of the jar to the correct fill line. The comb
is open only to exhibitors who have never should be oriented in the container as found
won a first prize in any extracted honey naturally in the hive. Comb with watery
category at any prior honey show. An cappings should be avoided. The comb
exhibit consists of one (1) one-pound jar should extend the length of the jar. The
of extracted honey, as specified in rule chunk of comb should account for at least
#14 under the General Rules of the Honey fifty percent (50%) of the internal volume
Show. Except for the number of jars which of the jar. Judges evaluate entries on the
comprise an entry, the judging criteria is the following: confirmation with the criteria set
same as that for Extracted Honey. forth herein; cleanliness of the jar and lid;
The Exhibitor shall place one ID label, correct fill level; uniformity of the two jars
as provided by the honey show Secretary, that comprise the entry; cleanliness and
on the exhibit. The label should be affixed clarity of the honey; moisture content (only
at the front, bottom, center of the jar, if needed); and aroma and flavor (for off
approximately ½ inch from the bottom of aromas or flavors).
the jar. The Exhibitor shall place one ID label,
21. Creamed Honey - An entry of as provided by the honey show Secretary,
creamed honey is three (3) wide mouth on each of the jars comprising the exhibit.
jars. Creamed honey must be displayed The labels should be affixed at the front,
in clear straight-sided glass jars with one- bottom, center of each jar, approximately ½
piece lids. Judges evaluate entries on the inch from the bottom of the jar.
following: : confirmation with the criteria 23. Cut Comb Honey - An exhibit of cut
set forth herein; cleanliness of the jar and comb honey is three (3) boxes. The boxes
lid; uniformity of the two jars that comprise must be transparent on all sides made
the entry; cleanliness and clarity of the for displaying cut comb. Each box of cut
honey; moisture content (only if needed); comb should weigh a minimum of twelve
and aroma and flavor (for off aromas or (12) ounces. The chunk of comb must be
flavors); fineness of crystals; uniformity in one piece, with a straight mid rib and of
and firmness of product; cleanliness and uniform thickness. Virgin comb with this
freedom from foam or from added flavors, year’s wax is preferred. All foundation
striation or colors; and correct fill level. *See should be unwired, thin surplus. The cuts
Appendix hereafter for notes on correct jars should be clean and uniform. There should
and fill level. be no leaking of honey from comb into
The Exhibitor shall place one ID label, the box. Judges evaluate entries on the
as provided by the honey show Secretary, following: confirmation with the criteria
on each of the jars comprising the exhibit. set forth herein; uniformity of the items
The label should be affixed at the front, that comprise the entry; uniformity ofGeorgia Living Program 4
appearance and color (including the honey Frames must be shown in protective
in the comb); cleanliness of the jar and lid; casing without lacing or edging and both
completeness of capping; cleanliness and sides of the comb should be visible. There
clarity of the honey; absence of pollen, should be no leaking of honey from comb
brood, uncapped cells, “wet” or “watery” into the case. The frame must be easily
cappings, or travel stains on the cappings; accessible for judging. Judges evaluate
freedom from granulation, pollen, and entries on the following: confirmation with
brood; moisture content (only if needed); the criteria set forth herein; completeness
and aroma and flavor (for off aromas or of capping; uniformity of appearance and
flavors). color (including the honey in the comb);
The Exhibitor shall place ID one label, cleanliness of the comb and frame;
as provided by the honey show Secretary, absence of pollen, brood, uncapped cells,
on each of the containers comprising the “wet” or “watery” cappings, or travel stains
exhibit. The labels should be affixed at the on the cappings; freedom from granulation;
front, bottom, center of each container. moisture content (only if needed); and
25. Section Comb Honey - An exhibit of aroma and flavor (for off aromas or flavors).
section comb honey is three (3) sections. Total weight of the exhibit may be used as a
Ross rounds and square section entries tiebreaker.
must be displayed in the original square or The Exhibitor shall place one ID label,
circular section. Sections must be in the as provided by the honey show Secretary,
containers made for the display of their on the top, middle of the frame and on the
respective style of section comb honey. right hand corner of the window uppermost
The main display panel of the containers of the display case containing the exhibit.
may not be obscured or obstructed in 27. Black Jar Honey - An entry consists
any way. One or more of the container(s) of not less than two ounces, nor more
may be opened to facilitate the Judge’s than four ounces, of honey. Entries are to
evaluation of the exhibit. There should be submitted in black or colored jar which
be no leaking of honey from comb into entirely obscures the contents of the jar.
the box. Judges evaluate entries on the Judges evaluate entries for flavor only.
following: confirmation with the criteria The Exhibitor shall place one ID label,
set forth herein; uniformity of the items as provided by the honey show Secretary,
that comprise the entry; uniformity of on the exhibit. The label should be affixed
appearance and color (including the honey at the front, bottom, center of the jar,
in the comb); cleanliness of the jar and lid; approximately ½ inch from the bottom of
completeness of capping; cleanliness and the jar.
clarity of the honey; absence of pollen, BEESWAX
brood, uncapped cells, “wet” or “watery” 25. Beeswax Block - An exhibit consists of
cappings, or travel stains on the cappings; one (1) block of pure beeswax. The block
freedom from granulation, pollen, and must weigh between one to two pounds,
brood; moisture content (only if needed); no more, and should have thickness no
and aroma and flavor (for off aromas or greater than 1.5 inches. The wax should
flavors). be clean, and free of impurities. The block
The Exhibitor shall place one ID label, should be smooth-surfaced and free of
as provided by the honey show Secretary, blemishes, decorations or embellishments.
on each of the containers comprising the Beeswax wax should be of a vibrant,
exhibit. The labels should be affixed at the natural beeswax color, and should have a
front, bottom, center of each container. pleasant, natural beeswax fragrance. The
26. Full Frame Comb Honey - An exhibit block should be submitted on a plain, white
of full frame comb honey is one (1) paper plate, in a zip-top bag. Alternatively,
standard Langstroth style frame of capped at the Exhibitor’s option, the block may
honey. The use of plastic foundation is be shown in a protective display case. If
prohibited; exhibits with comb drawn on a show case is used, it must not exceed
plastic foundation will be disqualified. 12”(length) x12”(width) x4”(depth), and theGeorgia Living Program 5
wax block must be readily accessible for Judges evaluate entries on the following:
judging. Judges evaluate entries on the confirmation with the criteria set forth in
following: confirmation with the criteria set herein; cleanliness; color; aroma (for off
forth herein; cleanliness; color; finish; and aromas); performance; and uniformity.
aroma (for off aromas). The Exhibitor shall place one ID label,
The Exhibitor shall place one ID label, as provided by the honey show Secretary,
as provided by the honey show Secretary, on the bottom of each of the candle holders
on the underside of the wax block, and the the candles were submitted with, and
second label on the top right-hand corner another label on the bottom, or at the base,
of the display case lid or plastic bag. of each of the candles.
26. Beeswax Bars - An exhibit is 28. Molded Taper Beeswax Candles -
defined as six (6) identical one (1) ounce Molded Taper Beeswax Candles are
beeswax bars. Beeswax wax should be judged in two subclasses: (a) uncolored,
of a vibrant, natural beeswax color, and and (b) colored. Exhibitors may submit one
should have a pleasant, natural beeswax exhibit in each of these two subclasses.
fragrance. The wax should be clean, An exhibit is defined as three (3) candles.
and free of impurities. The bars should be The wax should be clean, and free of
smooth-surfaced and free of blemishes. impurities. Beeswax wax should be of
The bars should be submitted on a a vibrant, natural beeswax color, and
plain, white paper plate, in a zip-top bag. should have a pleasant, natural beeswax
Alternatively, at the Exhibitor’s option, the fragrance. Molded tapers must have flat
block may be shown in a protective display finished bases with wicks well centered.
case. If a show case is used, it must not The minimum length of all taper candles is
exceed 12”(length) x12”(width) x4”(depth), eight inches. Wicks must be waxed and
and the wax bars must be readily accessible trimmed to one-half inch in length. One of
for judging. Judges evaluate entries on the the candles in each exhibit will be burned.
following: confirmation with the criteria set All candles must be presented in a free-
forth herein; cleanliness; color; aroma (for standing, fire-proof base or candle holder.
off aromas); uniformity; casting flaws; and Judges evaluate entries on the following:
sharpness of detail. confirmation with the criteria set forth in
The Exhibitor shall place one ID label, herein; cleanliness; color; aroma (for off
as provided by the honey show Secretary, aromas); performance; uniformity; casting
on the bottom center of the paper plate the flaws; and sharpness of detail.
wax blocks were submitted on, and the The Exhibitor shall place one ID label,
second label on the top right-hand corner as provided by the honey show Secretary,
of the display case lid or plastic bag. on the bottom of each of the candle holders
27. Dipped Taper Beeswax Candles are the candles were submitted with, and
judged in two subclasses: (a) uncolored, another label on the bottom, or at the base,
and (b) colored. Exhibitors may submit one of each of the candles.
exhibit in each of these two subclasses. 28. Molded Ornamental Beeswax
An exhibit for dipped tapers is defined Candles - Molded Ornamental Beeswax
as two pairs of two connected candles (a Candles are judged in two subclasses: (a)
total of four candles). The wax should be uncolored, and (b) colored. Exhibitors may
clean, and free of impurities. Beeswax wax submit one exhibit in each of these two
should be of a vibrant, natural beeswax subclasses. An exhibit is defined as three
color, and should have a pleasant, natural (3) candles. The wax should be clean, and
beeswax fragrance. Dipped tapers should free of impurities. Beeswax wax should
have the last drip left on; the wicks must be of a vibrant, natural beeswax color, and
be left joined. The minimum length of all should have a pleasant, natural beeswax
taper candles is eight inches. One of the fragrance. Wicks must be trimmed to
candles in each exhibit will be burned. The one-half inch in length. The form must
exhibit must be presented with one (1) free- have a flat finished base with wicks waxed
standing, fire-proof base or candle holder. and well centered. Candles will be judgedGeorgia Living Program 6
on the herein criteria as well casting flaws typically denotes experience, knowledge,
and sharpness of detail. One of the skill, and expertise in making things by
candles in each exhibit will be burned. hand. An Exhibitor may submit one example
All candles must be presented in a free- of any beekeeping-related craftwork of
standing, fire-proof base or candle holder. their own composition. The craftwork must
Judges evaluate entries on the following: be related to some aspect of apiculture,
confirmation with the criteria set forth in and must be the original composition of the
herein; cleanliness; color; aroma (for off Exhibitor. The craftwork must be mounted
aromas); performance; uniformity; casting or freestanding in design. Judges evaluate
flaws; and sharpness of detail. entries on the following: confirmation with
The Exhibitor shall place one ID label, the criteria set forth in herein; subject
as provided by the honey show Secretary, matter, aesthetic appeal, technical
on the bottom of each of the candle holders proficiency, creativity, and originality. *A
the candles were submitted with, and white index card with a description of the
another label on the bottom, or at the base, item must accompany each entry.
of each of the candles. The Show Secretary will provide each
exhibitor identifying labels to be affixed
ARTS & CRAFTS to the exhibit. The Exhibitor shall place
29. Artwork Related to Beekeeping - one label on the front of the of the exhibit
Artwork is the expression or application (centered near the bottom), and the second
of human creative skill and imagination, label on the front, bottom, right-hand corner
often in a visual form such as (but no way of the white index card accompanying the
limited to) painting or sculpture, producing exhibit. *If the exhibit is already signed
works to be appreciated primarily for or marked in some identifying way, the
their beauty or emotional power. An exhibitor may obscure the signature or
Exhibitor may submit one example of any identifying mark.
beekeeping-related artwork of their own 31. Poetry Related to Beekeeping - This
composition. The artwork must be related class includes the literary art of rhythmical
to some aspect of apiculture, must be the composition for exciting pleasure, thought,
original composition of the Exhibitor. The action, or even disquiet by beautiful,
artwork must be mounted or freestanding imaginative, or elevated thoughts. An
in design. Judges evaluate entries on the Exhibitor may submit one example of any
following: confirmation with the criteria set beekeeping-related poetry of their own
forth in herein; subject matter, aesthetic creation, of not more than 200 words or
appeal, technical proficiency, creativity, 20 lines, whichever is greater, excluding
and originality. *A white index card with title line. All poems may be either neatly
a description of the item must accompany handwritten or typed, single or double line
each entry. spacing. Poems may be of any form, or
The Show Secretary will provide each style. All entries must be original works.
exhibitor identifying labels to be affixed Judges evaluate entries on the following:
to the exhibit. The Exhibitor shall place subject matter, aesthetic appeal, technical
one label on the front of the of the exhibit proficiency, creativity, and originality.
(centered near the bottom), and the second The Show Secretary will provide each
label on the front, bottom, right-hand corner exhibitor identifying labels to be affixed to
of the white index card accompanying the the exhibit. The Exhibitor shall place one
exhibit. *If the exhibit is already signed label on the first page, at the bottom, left-
or marked in some identifying way, the hand corner of the of the exhibit. *Copyright
exhibitor may obscure the signature or of each poem remains with the author,
identifying mark. but the GBA has the unrestricted right to
30. Crafts Related to Beekeeping - A publish the winning poems in its newsletter
craft is a pastime or a profession that and on its website, plus unrestricted rights
requires particular skill and knowledge of a to use the winning poems and any related
specialized field or subject. Craftsmanship material for PR purposes.Georgia Living Program 7
32. Photographs Related to Beekeeping PREMIUMS
- An Exhibitor may submit one 1st 2nd 3rd HM
example of any beekeeping-related $100 $50 $20
photography of their own composition.
The photograph(s) must be related to
some aspect of apiculture, and must be the
SPECIAL AWARDS
original composition of the Exhibitor. The
photograph(s) must be mounted, matted, • Best in Show $1,000
or framed. The photograph(s) must stand • Sweepstakes $200.
up for display; either equipped with an • A trophy and $200 will be awarded
easel back, or the entrant must provide to the winners of Best Honey, Best
an easel on which to display the exhibit. Beeswax, and Best in Show.
Judges evaluate entries on the following:
subject matter, aesthetic appeal, technical
proficiency, creativity, and originality. *A DIVISION 5510 HONEY
white index card with a description of the Class
item must accompany each exhibit. 1. Extracted Honey
The Show Secretary will provide each a. Light
exhibitor identifying labels to be affixed to b. Medium
the exhibit. The Exhibitor shall place one c. Dark
label on the frame on the back of the of 2. Novice Extracted Honey
the exhibit (centered near the top), and 3. Creamed Honey
the second label on the front, bottom, 4. Chunk Honey
right-hand corner of the white index card 5. Cut Comb Honey
accompanying the exhibit. 6. Section Comb Honey
33. Notions, Potions, & Lotions - An 6. Full Frame Comb Honey
Exhibitor may submit one example of any 8. Black Jar Honey
health, bath, or beauty product of their own
DIVISION 55102 BEESWAX
creation, not otherwise encompassed in
Class
another class in this show. The recipe for
1. Beeswax Block
the exhibit must include honey, beeswax,
2. Beeswax Bars
and/or propolis produced by the Exhibitor.
3. Dipped Taper Candles
Entries are to be presented in a re-sealable,
4. Molded Taper Candles
unembellished container appropriate to 5. Molded Ornamental Beeswax Candles
the item. Entries should not be not less
than one ounce (1oz.), nor more than DIVISION 55103 ARTISAN
eight ounces (8oz.) in weight. All entries Class
will be sampled. Judges evaluate entries 1. Artwork Related to Beekeeping
on the following: appearance, uniformity, 2. Crafts Related to Beekeeping
texture, aroma, tactile feel, functionality, 3. Poetry Related to Beekeeping
and originality. *A white index card with 4. Photography Related to Beekeeping
a description of the item and the recipe 5. Notions, Potions, & Lotions
(including all ingredients & procedure)
must accompany each exhibit.
The Show Secretary will provide each
exhibitor identifying labels to be affixed
to the exhibit. The Exhibitor shall place
one label on the front of the of the exhibit
(centered near the bottom), and the second
label on the front, bottom, right-hand corner
of the white index card accompanying the
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