JUNIOR FAIR SPECIAL EVENTS JUNIOR FAIR ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1, 2019 ENTRIES DEADLINE IS JUNE 8, 2019 ENTER ONLINE AT http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com
Note: Participants must enter their Youth Organization’s division to be eligible to participate in events in this Department CREATIVE BAKING CONTEST Judging Date: Monday, June 24 Judging Check-In Time: 5:00PM Judging Location: Edwards Building, Franklin County Fair Grounds Judging Starts: 6:00PM Awards: Upon Completion of judging (approximately 7:30PM Ganyard Building) Exhibitor Tasting: Upon completion of Awards Cost of Tasting: $3.00 Auction Date: Thursday of County Fair Auction Location: Activities Tent Bake Sale/Silent Auction Check-In: 12:00 - 12:30 pm (no late drop offs accepted) Auction Check-In: 12:30- 1:30pm (in order of sale) Auction Start Time: 1:30 pm Silent Auction Bidding/Bake Sale 12:30-1:30 PM Directors in Charge: Debbie Johnson and Kathy McNutt Event Volunteers: Sharla House AWARDS 1st - 5th Place - Ribbons 1st - 2nd Place - Buyers Rosettes Participants must make entry online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com by deadline. Book at http//www.fcfair.org/junior-fair. Complete recipe information is required to be uploaded at time of entry. Novice Chef Class: (age 8 and in the third grade – age 12 as of January 1, of the current year) 1 Sweet or Savory Trail Mix – (with or without heat source in preparation) 2 No Bake Cookies (must be grain based) 3 Creative Bakery Coffee Cake 4 Creative Bakery Drop or Rolled Cookies (no cut outs, no icing, drizzle, glaze or anything added after baking) 5 Creative Bakery Muffins 6 Creative Bakery Bar Cookies (with or without icing) 7 Filled Sandwich Cookie 8 Quick Bread (made in a loaf pan, no icing, glaze or drizzle) 9 Creative Bakery Monkey Bread 10 Bundt Cake Please Note: Creative Baking classes may use a commercial mix, but additional items MUST be added . Please Note: Cookies have a grain product as a base and candies do not.
Master Chef Classes: (Ages 13-18 as of January 1, of the current year) 11 Baked Doughnut, no yeast (with or without glaze) 12 Single or Double Layer Cake Concoction using a Mix 13 Cookie Mix in a Jar with Final Product 14 Fudge 15 Scones 16 “Christmas in July” Festive Cookie, any type 17 Plain or Fancy Yeast Bread or Rolls (may include fillings, drizzles, glaze, or icing) 18 Plain or Savory Yeast Bread 19 Creative Bakery-Decorated Cupcakes (with icing, must have decorations added) 20 Pie or Tart (must include pie crust recipe) Open Class (age 8 and in the third grade – Age 18 as of January 1, of the current year) 21 Chopped Class- Create a cake using at least one vegetable, may be made any style (may be made with or without glaze or icings) Group Cuisine Class: (Made by 4-H Club, Boy Scout or Girl Scout Troop members 8 and in the third grade 18)
22 Cherry Pie Please Note: All items must be covered for judging, auction and bake sale. (Auction and Bake Sale items should be covered with a see-through product) Please Note: Icing definition: Anything added on top of icing is a decoration. Anything incorporated into icing is an ingredient. No Canned frostings allowed. Please Note: No entries will be accepted after judging begins PLEASE READ ALL RULES CAREFULLY!! 1. Contest Eligibility: Any current Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scout, or Girl Scout member, 8 years old and in the third grade to 18 years of age as of January 1, of the current year may enter as long as they have participated in their organization’s evaluation process, for at least one project. 2. Participation in Both Events: Participants may have a family member deliver baked item the day of the judging but he/she must be present to sell their item the day of the auction. 3. Pre-Registration Required: Information must be uploaded to the Fairentry system by stated deadline. Each entry MUST include the Recipe used. All recipes must be typed (no photocopies or hand written recipes will be accepted) and entered on an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper. Format for typed recipe is: Participants name and the class entered. Title of Recipe, Listing of Ingredients used in the order they are used with the amount noted, Preparation Directions, and Quantity the Recipe Makes. Preparation Directions should include baking instructions, (i.e: time, temperature, and pan size, if applicable) and method of storage. 4. Recipe Acceptance: If the recipe is entered in the wrong category, it will be moved into the appropriate category at the discretion of the contest committee. If a class is cancelled due to insufficient entries the participant may enter a new recipe upon notification by the committee. A class will be cancelled if it has less than three entries. 5. Class Break Down: If there are more than 20 entries in a class the Jr. Fair Board reserves the right to split the class if they deem it necessary. 6. Required Food Safety Guidelines: Only products that may be safely stored at room temperature may be entered. If an ingredient must be stored in refrigerator after opening it cannot be used in a recipe. All eggs and tofu must be cooked. Cream Cheese, milk (including cow, soy, almond, and canned) and butter may not be used in any icing. Custard or cream pies will not be permitted. No alcohol or alcohol flavorings accepted in any recipe. Eligibility of all recipes will be determined by
the superintendents and all decisions are final. If you have questions about the eligibility of a recipe, contact
[email protected] before entering it or choosing a recipe. 7. Required amount of Recipe for Judging: Participants must bring the following to judging: Cookies - 1 dozen Bar Cookies - 1 dozen Tray – 4 each Brownies - 1 dozen, cut Pie - Whole Recipe Bread - 1 loaf, 1 ring, 1 dozen rolls Muffins/cupcakes - 1dozen Cake - Whole Recipe Quick Bread - 1 loaf Candy/fudge - 1 dozen Mix in Jar - 1 dozen & jar Trail Mix – 3 cups 8. Covering of Food Items: All items brought to judging must be brought in a disposable container (no glass or metal pan except “cookie mix in a jar” and “Pie or Tart” classes). All items must be covered in see through covering. 9. Recipe of Food Item: All recipes should be typed on 8 ½ X 11 paper and brought to the judging to be turned in separately from the food item. Please mark with exhibitor name, recipe name and class number. Recipes need to be included with all baskets/items to be sold. 10. Sale Eligibility: 1st and 2nd place winners in each class will be entitled to sell their entries at the Creative Baking Auction. 3rd Place winners will have the option to sell in a silent auction with minimum bid set at $50, but no limit on maximum bid. Silent Auction will end before the main live auction begins. 4th- 5th place winners in each class will have the opportunity to sell their items in a Bake Sale at the pre-determined price prior to the start of the Creative Baking Auction. 11. Group Entry: 1st-5th place group entries will be auctioned during the live auction. 50% of the paid purchase price will go to the youth organization club/troop and 50% will go to the FCAS to support the Building Fund. All Group winners must participate in the Creative Baking Buyers Promotion Contest and contact their own buyers. 12. Taste Testing: Creative Baking participants and other interested individuals may purchase a $3.00 Taste Test To Go Box and sample as many entries as they like at the conclusion of the judging and awards presentation. All products must be eaten off the premises. Junior Fair Exhibitors are responsible for removing their entries 20 minutes after taste testing ends. 13. Sale Display: Participants must bring to the Junior Fair Creative Baking Auction and Bake Sale, goods that are fresh, well-presented and completely baked and not burnt. Items selected to sell in the auction or bake sale may be displayed in baskets or decorated to attract buyers. Baskets, plates, etc. become the property of the buyer. A total recipe of the product is to be sold. If samples are going to be distributed during the auction, a second batch should be made for this purpose. The Junior Fair Creative Baking Auction Committee reserves the right to refuse the sale of any items that does not meet the standards it met when it was selected or if the quality is questionable for any reason (i.e. due to appearance, over baked, under baked, quantity, etc.) All items must be covered with a see through covering. Auction Baskets must be able to be carried by the seller. The only additional assistance that can be given is to pass out food samples. Basket value is limited to a total of $40.00 (includes basket and items in it) 14. Buyer Contact: All winners are required to participate in the Creative Baking Buyers Promotion and Advertising Award Contest. Detailed Poster contest information available in the Junior Fair Communication Events Department, preregistration not required. If a winner does not participate in the poster contest they will not be able to auction their baked goods in the auction. You must submit a poster and all listed requirements for each winning 1st through 5th place recipe. . 15. Auction Commission: Participants of the auction and bake sale will receive 90% of the selling baked good price. The remaining 10% will be used to support the contest through the purchase of awards, supplies and promotions. 16. Auction Checks: Checks will not be issued until all buyers’ bills have been paid and their checks have cleared. Allow 20-30 working days after the auction for checks to be mailed. 17. Bake Sale Prices: All 4th place items in the bake sale will sell for $40, all 5th place items will sell for $30 Junior Fair Exhibitors will receive 90% of the amount from the item(s) they sell. If the item does not sell, the exhibitor will not be paid. At the conclusion of the sale, her/she should pick up any item that has not been sold. Exhibitors are required to participate in the Creative Baking
Buyers Promotion and Advertising Award Contest. Bake Sale will end prior to the start of the auction. 18. Committee Actions: The committee, in conjunction with the Director in Charge and event volunteers reserves the right to act upon any circumstances not covered by these rules. 19. Questions: If you have any questions about the eligibility of an entry or contest rules, please contact Kathy McNutt @ 614-314-8039 or
[email protected].
CUPCAKE WARS CONTEST Date: Monday, June 24 Check-In Time: 6:00PM Location: Ganyard Building, Franklin County Fair Grounds Directors in Charge: Debbie Johnson and Kathy McNutt Event Volunteer: Barb Mulford AWARDS 1st-5th Place Ribbons Award Banner: Best Decorating, Best Story 1 Junior Decorated Cupcake 2 Intermediate/Senior Decorated Cupcake 3 Adult Decorated Cupcake 1. Eligibility: Participants must be 8 years old and in the third grade to 18 years of age as of January 1, as of the current year, and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout Program. THERE IS A $3.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE PAYABLE TO FCAS. 2. Entry: Participants must make entry online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com by current year’s deadline. Exhibitors may make only one entry per class. 3. Age Divisions for Judging: Entries will be judged in two age divisions: Junior - ages 8 and in the third grade to 11 as of January 1, current year Intermediate/Senior - Ages 12 - 18 as of January 1, current year. Adult- over the age of 18 (please enter under Adult’s name) 4. Supplies: Junior Fair Board will supply cupcakes, icing, sprinkles and needed tools to decorate cupcake in allotted time. The theme will be provided by the Junior Fair Board. 5. Once cupcakes have been viewed by the judges, participant may take cupcake home to eat.
INTERLOCKING BLOCK CONTEST Judging Date: First Saturday of fair Check in: Junior- 1:15PM
Time: 1:30PM
Location: Activities Tent
Intermediate/Senior – 1:45PM
Director in Charge: Debbie Johnson
Event volunteer: Chris Johnson
AWARDS 1st - 5th place -Ribbons Best of Show - Award Best of Class- Banner 1 Junior Interlocking Block 2 Intermediate/Senior Interlocking Block
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Eligibility: Participants must be 8 years old and in the third grade to 18 years of age as of January 1, as of the current year, and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout Program. THERE IS A $3.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE PAYABLE TO FCAS. Entry: Participants must make entry online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com by current year’s deadline. Exhibitors may make only one entry per class. Age Divisions for Judging: Entries will be judged in two age divisions: Junior - ages 8 and in the third grade to 11 as of January 1, current year Intermediate/Senior - Ages 12 - 18 as of January 1, current year. Requirements: This is an on-site challenge for participants to use their creativity to construct a building, structure, or original design in the allotted time frame with the materials (Lego brand or equivalent blocks) on a supplied base. Junior Fair Board will provide materials for the participants. Time Requirements: Participants will have the following time allotments to make their creations Juniors - 20 minutes Intermediate/Seniors - 15 minutes Check in will be done by age group and in heats if necessary Display: Photos of 1st Place winners in each class entries will be displayed in the Ganyard Building. Judging Criteria: Items will be judged on the use of materials, participant’s creativity, and resourcefulness.
GARDENING EVENTS IN MEMORY OF TOM MCNUTT Date: First Saturday of the fair
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Activities Tent
Director in Charge: Debbie Johnson AWARDS: 1st-3rd Banners 1 Repurpose Trash Gardening 2 Fairy Garden Contest: A Fairy Garden in a container no larger than 24 inches in diameter. Plants in proportion to container and all plants must be alive. Fairy novelties optional. 3 Free Standing Scarecrow Contest: The scarecrow must be able to stand by itself; height must not exceed 6 feet and not be below 3 feet; and the width must not exceed 6 feet. Scarecrows will be judged on creativity, appropriateness for use in a garden or as a decoration, durability, and resourcefulness (wise use of materials). 1. Eligibility: Participants must be 8 years old and in the third grade to 18 years of age as of January 1 of the current year, and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scout or Girl Scout Program to eligible. 2. Age Division: No age division, may be an individual or group entry. Youth age members may participate as part of the group entry but cannot enter as an individual entry. 3. Entry Requirements: Participant must make entry online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com by current year’s deadline. THERE IS A $3.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE PAYABLE TO FCAS. 4. Display: Winning entries will have their picture taken and the picture and award will be on display in the Ganyard Building. 5. Judging Criteria: Based on the best use of plants (varieties) and materials, creativity, condition/health of plants and overall skill as gardeners.
LIVE SCARECROW CONTEST
Date: First Saturday of the fair
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Activities Tent
Directors in Charge: Debbie Johnson Event Volunteer: Chris Johnson AWARDS Participation Ribbons 1 Live Scarecrow 1. Eligibility: Participants must be 8 years old and in the third grade to 18 years of age as of January 1 of the current year and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout Program. 2. Entry Requirements: Exhibitors may make only one entry per class. THERE IS A $3.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE. Enter online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com 3. Character Requirements: Scarecrows should be loveable, humorous, not frightening. No scary creatures. Junior Fair Board reserves the right to disqualify any inappropriate entry. 4. Display: Pictures of all entries will be posted in the Ganyard Building.
JUNIOR FAIR ROYALTY CONTEST Interview & Contest Date: First Saturday of the fair Location: Entertainment Tent - Fairgrounds
Event time: 7:00 PM
Extension Educator: Beth Boomershine Director in Charge: Denise Buergel Event Volunteer: Elizabeth Duncan Official Entry Form can be found in the pre fair packet or can be found online under Junior Fair Premium Book at http//www.fcfair.org/junior-fair. Additional copies may be duplicated as needed. Entry information and photograph must be uploaded to Fairentry system Participants must make entry online through Fairentry online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com by current year’s deadline. 1 Junior Fair Queen 2 Junior Fair King 3 Junior Fair Princess 4 Junior Fair Prince 1. Eligibility: King and Queen Contest open to youth who are 16 years of age as of January 1st of the current year and who have completed their sophomore year in high school and who are not older than 18 as of January 1, current year. Prince and Princess Contest open to youth who are 13 years of age as of January 1st of the current year and who have completed the seventh grade of school and who are not older than 15 as of January 1, current year. All contestants must have a minimum of one year experience as a Junior Fair exhibitor or Junior Fair Board Member/ Intern, or one year of 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout participation. No previous Junior Fair King or Queen winner may participate. 2. Requirements:
A. Application must include a current photo and letter of recommendation from the applicants youth group's organizational advisor. B. Semi-Formal attire is recommended for the contest. C. There must be a minimum of two entries per class to hold that portion of the contest. D. Entries close June 10 E. If selected the individual must be available for all events at the fair. Responsibilities include being MC of the Creative Baking Auction, presenting awards after evaluations and shows and during the Livestock Auction and being available for publicity opportunities. F. If selected the winners will be asked to remove their royalty sash/crown/hat/shirts while being evaluated at any Junior Fair Event. G. All selected royalty will be required to participate in a meeting to discuss their responsibilities at the fair and to be asked to sign a contract. 3. Selection Criteria: Selection will be based upon the 1) Application 2) 15 minute interview with a panel of judges 3) Prepared 3-5 minute speech given at the contest on Saturday, opening day of the fair, speech topics will be provided to the candidates prior to their interview 4) Answer an on-stage question from the judges 5) Answer a Fish Bowl Question during the Contest. Judges will be evaluating the candidates on these key factors: poise, personality, communication skills, appearance and presentation, participation in Junior Fair and youth group activities, leadership roles and achievements. 4. MC: The prior year’s Franklin County Junior Fair King and Queen will be the MC for the evening of the contest. 5. Ohio State Fair Queen Representative: The current Fr. Co. Jr. Fair Queen will represent Fr. Co. at the next Ohio State Fair’s Queen Contest.
MODEL HORSE SHOW Registration: Day of event 6:00AM - No registration fee Date: Sunday during the fair Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Activities Tent
Director in Charge: Becky Applegett Event Volunteer: Joe Federer AWARDS: 1st - 10th Place - Ribbons Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion High Point Winners receive awards 2 Showmanship 4H Horseless Horse Project only 5 Trail Class- 4H Horseless Horse Project only 7 Homemade Saddle class- Open class 10 Hunter Over Fences 4H Horseless Horse Project only 11 Costume class –Open class 1. Eligibility: Participants must be 8 years old and in the third grade to 18 years of age as of January 1 of the current year, and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scout or Girl Scout Program to eligible. 2. Type of Model Horse Required: Model horses may be Breyer or any model horse between 6 to 11 inches tall (highest point to ground). 3.Show Attire: Show attire is preferred. Club/troop shirts and long pants are acceptable, no shorts or sandals
4. Class Descriptions: Homemade Saddle Class – Make saddle prior to show. Saddle to be homemade not store bought. Any materials may be used. Class judged on creativity and originality. Saddle should fit model. Costume Class – Be creative. Both horse and exhibitor may be dressed up or just the horse. Class will be judged on creativity and originality. The complete class list for the Junior Fair Model Horse Show can be found under Horse
PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW Judging Date: Sunday of fair
Time: 11:30 AM
Check In: Intermediate/Seniors – 10:00AM
Location: Activities Tent
Juniors – 10:30: AM
Director in Charge: Debbie Johnson AWARDS 1st -5th Place - Ribbons Best of Class Rosette (for each age class), Best of Show
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1 Junior – Nature 2 Junior - A Bug's Eye View 3 Junior – Water Fun 4 Junior – Vacation Treasures 5 Intermediate – The Animal World 6 Intermediate – Seasons (Summer, Fall, Winter or Spring) 7 Intermediate – Sunrise/Sunset 8 Intermediate – Family & Friends 9 Senior - Just Black and White 10 Senior – Portrait 11 Senior - Building/Structures or Cityscapes 12 Senior – Wonders of Nature Eligibility: Participants must be 8 years old and in the third grade to 18 years of age as of January 1, as of the current year, and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout Program. THERE IS A $3.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE PAYABLE TO FCAS Age Divisions for Judging: Entries will be judged in the following divisions: Junior - ages 8 and in the third grade to 11 as of January 1, current year. Intermediate - Ages 12 - 14 as of January 1, current year. Senior - Ages 15 - 18 as of January 1, current year. Open Class - all ages as defined under the eligibility rule. Entry: Participants must make entry online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com by current year’s deadline. Exhibitors may make only one entry per class. Exhibitors may enter in no more than 2 classes in their age division. Requirement: Entries must be originals that are mounted and framed and ready to hang; minimum picture size of 4" x 6" and maximum glass size of 8" x 10". Judging Criteria: Entries will be judged on composition (lighting, lines, interesting, message, background, eye appeal) and ability to connect to theme where appropriate. Display: Photos of First Place in each class and Best of Show winners will be displayed in the County Display. All entries must be picked up at the conclusion of the contest and may be taken home or displayed in the club/youth group's booth. .
7. Minimum Number of Entries: A class will be dropped if there is not a minimum of 3 entries. If this occurs, a new photo for another class maybe entered upon notification by the committee.
SCRAPBOOK PAGE Date: Sunday during the fair
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Activities Tent
Check In: 2:30PM Director in Charge: Debbie Johnson AWARDS 1st - 5th - Ribbons Best of Show –Award presented to overall best page 1 Vacation Page 2 My Pet Page 3 Sports 4 Party Time 5 Any other topic not listed 6 Member: Scrapbook- Entire book- Any Topic 7 Group: Club/Organization Scrapbook of Previous Year 1. Eligibility: Participants must be 8 years old and in the third grade to 18 years of age as of January 1, as of the current year, and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scout or Girl Scout Program. THERE IS A $3.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE PAYABLE TO FCAS 2. Age Divisions for Judging: Entries will be judged in one age division: Age 8 and in the third grade to age 18 as of January 1, current year. 3. Entry Requirements: Entry is a Single one sided page, in classes 1-5. Page cannot be larger than 12 X 12, and must be in a protective cover. Item cannot be used from a current 4-H Scrapbook project or current Scout entry or previous winning entry. Limit to one entry per class. Enter online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com by current year’s deadline. 4. Awards: Will be presented at the conclusion of contest and during the Creative Expressions Evaluation. 5. Displayed Items: Photos of 1st place pages will be displayed in the Fr. County Winners Area in the Ganyard Building, all other entries should be displayed in the club/organization’s booths.
JUNIOR FAIR OUTHOUSE RACES Judging Date: Sunday of fair Check In: 5:45 PM
Time: 6:00PM
Directors in Charge: Kathy McNutt and Debbie Johnson AWARDS 1st-5th Place Ribbons
Location: Grandstand Track
Cash Awards T-Shirt for each participant 1 Outhouse Races: Team of 5-vehicle required to have 4 wheels, seat belt and helmet for rider. 4 people to steer or push outhouse across finish line. Judged on Safety, Creativity, Durability, and Race Placement. All members over age 8 may participate, no youth permitted. 2. All Adult Team: Team of 5-vehicle required to have 4 wheels, seat belt and helmet for rider. 4 people to steer or push outhouse across finish line. Judged on Safety, Creativity, Durability, and Race Placement. All members over age 18 1. Eligibility: Participants must be a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout Program. See individual classes for age restrictions. This is a team event. THERE IS A $10.00 PER GROUP ENTRY FEE PAYABLE TO FCAS. Participants are encouraged to wear their youth organization T-shirts 2. Outhouse Use: More than one team from a club/Troop may use same vehicle to allow more members to participate. Teams still judged on individual team performance 3. Entry: Enter online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com by current year’s deadline. Also complete a Junior Fair Outhouse Team Entry Form and signed waiver to be turned in the day of the race.
JUNIOR FAIR BATHTUB RACES Judging Date: Sunday of fair Check In: 5:45 PM
Time: 6:00PM
Location: Grandstand Track
Directors in Charge: Kathy McNutt and Debbie Johnson AWARDS Banners Cash Awards 1 Junior Fair Bathtub: Team of 3-vehicle made out of wheelbarrow. Helmet required for each rider. 2 people to steer or push bathtub across finish line. Judged on Safety, Creativity, Durability, and Race Placement. All members over age 8 may participate, no youth permitted. 2. All Adult Team: Team of 3-vehicle made out of wheelbarrow Helmet required for each rider. 2 people to steer or push bathtub across finish line. Judged on Safety, Creativity, Durability, and Race Placement. All members over age 18
1. Eligibility: Participants must be a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout Program. See individual classes for age restrictions. This is a team event. THERE IS A $10.00 PER GROUP ENTRY FEE PAYABLE TO FCAS. Participants are encouraged to wear their youth organization T-shirts 2. Requirements: There must be at least one rider at all times during operation. Safety inspection required of tub. No more than 2 people can push (closed toe shoes required). Tub must remain under control of pushers at all times. Each team member will take turn as rider and pusher. 3. Bathtub: Vehicle made out of wheelbarrow. Must be able to hold 2 gallons of water 4.members: Those pushing tub, must carry a large bar of soap, a bath mat, wear a loofah and carry a bath towel
5. Entry: Enter online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com by current year’s deadline. Also complete a Junior Fair Bathtub Team Entry Form and signed waiver to be turned in the day of the race.
JUNIOR FAIR BOUNCY HORSE DERBY Judging Date: Sunday of fair Check In: 5:45 PM
Time: 6:00PM
Location: Grandstand Track
Directors in Charge: Kathy McNutt and Debbie Johnson AWARDS 1st-5th Place Ribbons Banners 1 Youth Cantor Class- Youth only age 5-8 2. Trail Riding Class – Age 8-18 3. Barrel Riding Class- All Adult Team, over age 18
1. Eligibility: Participants must be a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout Program. See individual classes for age restrictions. This is a team event. THERE IS A $10.00 PER GROUP ENTRY FEE PAYABLE TO FCAS. 2. Requirements: Team of 4. Each team member must weigh less than 300 pounds 3. Horse: Will be provided by Junior Fair 4. Judging Criteria: Judging criteria will include overall look of team and finish time of race. Team is encouraged to dress in Western attire or theme of their choice. 5. Entry: Enter online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com by current year’s deadline. Also complete a Junior Fair Team Entry Form and signed waiver to be turned in the day of the race.
JUNIOR FAIR TEAM BUILDING CHALLENGES Judging Date: Sunday of the fair Time: 7:00pm Directors in Charge: Kathy McNutt and Debbie Johnson
Location: Infield Track by Ganyard
Team Building Challenges: Organizations participate in various events. See prefair packet for details. Participation Open to youth and members both.
1. Eligibility: Participants must be a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout Program. See individual classes for age restrictions. This is a team event. THERE IS A $10.00 PER GROUP ENTRY FEE PAYABLE TO FCAS. Each participant receives a bandana. 2. Time Frame: This event follows the Parade of Organizations. Participants are encouraged to wear their youth organization T-shirts. 3. Entry: Enter online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com by current year’s deadline. Also complete a Junior Fair Event Team Entry Form and signed waiver.
SLOW COOKER/ PRESSURE COOKER CHALLENGE
Date: Monday during the fair Judging Times:
Location: Activities Tent
12:00noon- Breakfast 1:00pm- Main Dish 2:00pm- Dessert
Directors in Charge: Debbie Johnson and Kathy McNutt Event Volunteer: Chris Johnson AWARDS Banners for each Category, cash award
1 Breakfast 2 Main Dish 3 Dessert 1. Eligibility: Participants must be 8 years old and in the third grade to 18 years of age as of January 1, as of the current year, and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scout, or Girl Scout Program. THERE IS A $3.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE PAYABLE TO FCAS THERE IS A $3.00 PER TEAM ENTRY, FEE PAYABLE TO FCAS. 2. Entry: Participants must make entry online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com by current year’s deadline. Participants may enter one class 3. Recipes: Participants must provide a copy of the recipe used. The recipe may be typed or plainly printed on 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheet of paper. The recipe should include all the ingredients used with complete cooking instructions, including Slow/Pressure Cooker size and number of people served. Recipe will need to be uploaded to Fair Entry system by entry deadline. 4. Check In: Participants must check in their finished product, still in Slow/Pressure Cooker, 15 minutes before the scheduled start of the judging. 5. Entry Criteria: Each participant will provide all needed items, including Slow/Pressure Cooker, ingredients, cooking utensils and preparation materials. Participants will bring a fully cooked recipe to judging 6. Food Safety: participants must know and practice safe food handling procedures. Coolers should be used for all refrigerated items. Keep hot foods above 140 degrees and cold foods below 40 degrees. All handling and tasting utensils must be kept clean. The Jr. Fair Committee reserves the right to remove food items from the area that is not handled properly. 7. Judging: Blind Judging (participant will not speak to judge) will be done by a local panel. Entries will be judged on preparation, appearance, taste, aroma, quality, overall appeal, and techniques used. All decisions of the judges are final. 8. Disclaimer: The Slow/Pressure Cooker committee and the Franklin County Fair Boards are not responsible for accidents or damage incurred during the cooking challenge. 9. Questions: contact Debbie Johnson, 614-804-8156.
EDIBLE ARRANGEMENT Date: Tuesday during the fair
Time: 3:00 PM
Check In: 2:45PM Directors in Charge: Debbie Johnson and Kathy McNutt
Location: Activities Tent
AWARDS Best of Class Rosettes 1st-5th Place Ribbons 1 Junior Candy Arrangement 2 Intermediate/Senior Candy Arrangement 1. Eligibility: Participants must be 8 years old and in the third grade to 18 years of age as of January 1, as of the current year, and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scout, or Girl Scout Program. THERE IS A $3.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE PAYABLE TO FCAS 2. Entry: Participants must make entry online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com by current year’s deadline. Participants may enter one arrangement 3. Age Divisions for Judging: Entries will be judged in two age divisions run simultaneously: Junior - ages 8 and in the third grade to 11 as of January 1, current year Intermediate/Senior - Ages 12 - 18 as of January 1, current year. 4. Requirements: Participants must provide all material and supplies to create an edible arrangement in the allotted time frame. 75% of the materials must be edible. Materials may be precut but all construction must be done on site. 5. Arrangement Time Limits: 20 minutes 6. Display: Pictures of winning entries will be displayed in the Ganyard Building. Entries should not be displayed in Ganyard building due to edible nature 7. Judging Criteria: Judging of entries will be based on creativity, eye appeal, resourcefulness, and the ability to effectively work under pressure
ARRANGEMENT CHALLENGE Date: Tuesday during the fair
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Activities Tent
Directors in Charge: Debbie Johnson AWARDS 1st – 5th Place Ribbon Best of Class Award 1 Senior Arrangement 2 Intermediate Arrangement 3 Junior Arrangement 4 Honors - Previous year’s class winners (includes current year) 1
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Eligibility: Participants must be 8 years old and in the third grade to 18 years of age as of January 1, as of the current year, and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scout or Girl Scout Program. Age Divisions for Judging: Entries will be judged in two age divisions: Junior - ages 8 and in the third grade to 11 as of January 1, current year. Intermediate - Ages 12 - 14 as of January 1, current year. Senior - Ages 15 - 18 as of January 1, current year.
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Entry Fee: A $ 10.00 entry fee made payable to the Franklin County Junior Fair Board must accompany online enrollment. An additional fee of $5.00 is required if the participant is entering in the Honors class. Without payment, entry is not valid. 4 Entry Requirements: Participants must make entry online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com by current year’s deadline. No last minute or on-site entries will be accepted. 5 Awards: An award will be presented to the winner of each class. Ribbons will be awarded to the top five places in each class. 6 Materials and Equipment: The Junior Fair Board will provide plant materials, containers and bases. Contestants should bring their own equipment (snips, wire, ruler, etc). 2. Eligibility for Honors Class: The Honors class is open to all current and previous 1st place class winners that meet the age requirement. 3. Arrangement Order: Senior participants will arrange first, followed by Intermediate then Juniors. The Honors class will be held last. 4. Arrangement Time Limits: Intermediate/Senior: 15 minute. Junior: 20 minutes, Honors: 10 minutes 5. Type of Arrangement: Classes 1-3 will design a round centerpiece not to exceed 12 inches high or wide. The honors class may design a table centerpiece style of their choice. 6. Judging Criteria: Arrangements will be judged on basic arrangement points. After selection of the overall winner, participants may take their arrangement home. 7. . Display: Pictures of winning arrangements will be displayed in the County Display area.
VEGGIE/FRUIT CAR DERBY Date: Wednesday during the fair
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Activities Tent
Director in Charge: Kathy McNutt and Debbie Johnson Event Volunteer: Chris Johnson and Jon Hay AWARDS 1st Place Banners for each Class/Category 1-5th place Ribbons 1 Junior Veggie Car 2 Intermediate/Senior Veggie Car 3 Adult Veggie Car
1.Eligibility: Participants must be 8 years old and in the third grade to 18 years of age as of January 1, as of the current year, and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scout or Girl Scout Program. THERE IS A $3.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE PAYABLE TO FR. CO. JR. FAIRBOARD 1. Age Divisions for Judging: Entries will be judged in three age divisions : Junior - ages 8 and in the third grade to 11 as of January 1, current year. Intermediate/Senior - ages 12 - 18 as of January 1, current year. Adult- over the age of 18. (please enter under Adult’s name) 2. Categories: Fastest car in each class, Most Creative Car Design in each class, and Most Durable Car in each class (one that survives the most races without falling apart)
3. Number of Entries: Each participant may make one entry. These entries should be brought to the fair already assembled. 4. Entry Requirements: Participants must make entry online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com by current year’s deadline. 5. Entry Criteria: Each entry must make a car that is able to roll down an incline. Cars must be made out of: at least five different fresh fruits or vegetables and must have at least 3 wheels. To assemble the car you may use up to 2 bamboo skewers, 6 wooden toothpicks and one rubber band. These cars must be made out of 100% fresh fruits or vegetables except for the items listed above to hold the car together. (bamboo skewers, rubber band, toothpicks)
ICE CREAM FREEZER CHALLENGE Date: Thursday during the fair
Location: Activities Tent
Starting Time: 5:45PM Directors in Charge: Debbie Johnson and Kathy McNutt Event Volunteer: Chris Johnson AWARDS 1st and 2nd Place Banners for each Category
1 Hand Crank 2 Electric Device 3 Other (Coffee Can, Baggie, etc)
1. Eligibility: At least one member of the team must also be a participating member of the Junior fair through Franklin County 4H, Boy Scout or Girl Scout Programs. Only team members are allowed in preparation and cooking/freezing area. THERE IS A $3.00 PER TEAM ENTRY, FEE PAYABLE TO FCAS. 2. Entry: One Jr. Fair Participant must make an entry online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com for their team by current year’s deadline. Participants may enter in no more than one class. Team leader should complete all online information (Entry description, team member names, club) 3. Recipes: Teams must provide a copy of the recipe used. The recipe may be typed or plainly printed on 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheet of paper. The recipe should include all the ingredients used with complete instructions, including type of device used and number of people served. Sheet should also include team name, adult member name and all participants’ names. Recipe will need to be uploaded to Fair entry system. 4. Check In: Teams must check in 15 minutes before the scheduled start of the event. 5. Entry Criteria: 2-5 member teams. Each team will provide all needed items, including freezing device, ice, ingredients, utensils and preparation materials. Electric will be available for use. 6. Allowed Time: Teams will be given 2 hours to prepare and freeze their item for judging. Judging will be done by a local panel. All judge’s decisions are final. 7. Food Safety: Pre-Prepared Ice Cream mixture (following recipe, no mixes) may be brought to the contest. Teams must know and practice safe food handling procedures. Coolers should be used for all refrigerated items. Keep hot foods above 140 degrees and cold foods below 40 degrees. All handling and tasting utensils must be kept clean. The Jr. Fair Committee reserves the right to remove food items from the area that is not handled properly.
8. Safety: Use good safety practices. Keep yourself and the public safe. Electric area should remain as dry as possible. Ice and Salt must be used in an appropriate manner so as to protect grounds and facilitate clean up. 9. General Rules: At least one person must remain in the assigned area at all times. Preparation area must be left clean. All Ice, salt, food, garbage must be removed at the end of the event. Finished entries will be placed in containers provided by the Jr. Fair for judging. Interaction with the public is encouraged. Please be courteous in sharing information. 10. Dress Requirements: Jr. Fair Participants should dress appropriately for outdoor cooking. No open toed shoes and hair must be pulled back. 11. Judging: Entries will be judged on preparation, appearance, taste, quality, overall appeal, technique and sportsmanship. All decisions of the judges are final. 12. Disclaimer: The Ice Cream committee and the Franklin County Fair Boards are not responsible for accidents or damage incurred during the cook off. 13. Questions: contact Debbie Johnson, 614-804-8156.
DUTCH OVEN Date: Thursday during the fair Starting Times:
Location: Activities Tent
5:30pm- Breakfast Dish, Bread 6:00pm- Main Dish, Side Dish 6:30pm- Dessert and Adult Entry- Bread
Directors in Charge: Debbie Johnson and Kathy McNutt Event Volunteer: Chris Johnson AWARDS 1st and 2nd Place Banners for each Category
1 Main Dish (Stew, Meat Dish, etc.) 2 Dessert (Cobbler, Cake, etc.) 3 Breakfast 4 Bread Item 5 Side Dish 6 Adult Entry- Bread A Dutch Oven is a versatile piece of equipment, usually made of cast iron. You can cook or bake almost anything in a Dutch Oven. It is the charcoal coals placed above and below which regulate the heat. With a 10" Oven 16 briquettes on the top and 8 underneath produce about a 375 degree F oven. 1. Eligibility: All members of the team must be over age eight and in the third grade as of January 1 of the current year. One member of team must be over 18 years of age as of January 1, of the current year for safety purposes. At least one member of the team must also be a participating member of the Junior fair through Franklin County 4H, Boy Scout or Girl Scout Programs. Adult teams – all members over the age of 18. (please enter under one Adult team member’s name). Only team members are allowed in preparation and cooking area. THERE IS A $3.00 PER TEAM ENTRY, FEE PAYABLE TO FCAS.
2. Entry: One Jr. Fair Participant must make an entry online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com for their team by current year’s deadline. Participants may enter in no more than one class. Team leader should complete all online information (Entry description, team member names, club) 3. Recipes: Teams must provide a copy of the recipe used. The recipe may be typed or plainly printed on 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheet of paper. The recipe should include all the ingredients used with complete cooking instructions, including Dutch Oven size and number of people served. Sheet should also include team name, adult member name and all participants’ names. Recipe will need to be uploaded to Fair entry system. 4. Check In: Teams must check in 15 minutes before the scheduled start of the event. 5. Entry Criteria: 3-5 member team. One member of the team must be an adult over the age of 18 to provide supervision. Adults are only for supervision purposes (on JR Fair teams). Adults can be used to help move the Dutch Oven to the fire once filled and removing it from the fire due to its weight. Youth team members need to be preparing the dish and handling the cooking. Each team will provide all needed items, including Dutch Oven, charcoal fuel, ingredients, cooking utensils and preparation materials. 6. Allowed Time: Teams will be given 2 hours to prepare and cook their item for judging. Judging will be done by a local panel. All judge’s decisions are final. 7. Food Safety: Teams must know and practice safe food handling procedures. Coolers should be used for all refrigerated items. Keep hot foods above 140 degrees and cold foods below 40 degrees. All handling and tasting utensils must be kept clean. The Jr. Fair Committee reserves the right to remove food items from the area that is not handled properly. 8. Fire Safety: Use good fire safety practices. Keep yourself and the public safe. Charcoal must be used in an appropriate manner so as to protect grounds and facilitate clean up. Gas or propane stoves are not allowed, charcoal will be the only fuel source. No lighter fluid will be permitted. No charcoal with chemical start will be allowed. 9. General Rules: At least one person must remain in the assigned area at all times. Cooking area must be left clean. All charcoal, food, garbage must be removed at the end of the event. Finished entries will be placed in containers provided by the Jr. Fair for judging. Interaction with the public is encouraged. Please be courteous in sharing cooking information. 10. Dress Requirements: Jr. Fair Participants should dress appropriately for outdoor cooking. No open toed shoes and hair must be pulled back. 11. Judging: Entries will be judged on preparation, appearance, taste, aroma, quality, overall appeal, Dutch Oven technique and sportsmanship. All decisions of the judges are final. 12. Disclaimer: The Dutch Oven committee, and the Franklin County Fair Boards are not responsible for accidents or damage incurred during the cook off. 13. Questions: contact Debbie Johnson, 614-804-8156.
