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2021
Dundy County Fair
Open Class
Exhibit Hall Entries – Monday, July 19, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Pickup & Release – Saturday, July 24, 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Animal show dates are listed with each class in fairbook, open
class animals are taken home immediately after each show.
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Open Class
Exhibit Hall Exhibits must be entered on colored Youth or Adult entry forms and must have matching color entry tags attached to the exhibit.
Premiums for all Open Class Exhibits: Blue $3.00, Red $2.00, White $1.00
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Division 1
Enter in Exhibit Hall on Monday, July 19, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm a) Articles will not be accepted on entry day after 11:30 p.m.
b) Articles will be judged for artistic qualities, general appearance and suitability to purpose. c) Articles must be work of exhibitor.
d) Articles previously exhibited cannot be entered for premiums. e) No articles may be entered under more than one number. f) No number paintings may be exhibited.
g) ALL FINE ARTS/PHOTOS MUST BE EQUIPPED FOR HANGING.
h) May enter up to 5 different entries per person per class in Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
Classes
1. Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Drawing or other medium, must be equipped for hanging. NO larger than 26” x 26”.
2. Article made of scrap materials
3. Article made by resident of Hester Home 4. Leather Article
5. Article made from metal that has been tooled, etched or painted or jewelry made of metal.
6. Decorative items such as dolls, flowers, candles, jewelry, feathers, liquid resin, models, jars or any other decorative item
7. Lamps 8. Ceramics
9. Sculpture soft or hard 10. Article made of wood 11. Stained or etched glass 12. Plaster art
13. Fiber Weaving
14. Recycled Craft/Art 15. Scrapbooks
16. Kid’s Corner – Kids in the 2nd Grade and younger
who are not enrolled in 4-H including Clover Kids may exhibit up to 10 items in Kids Corner. These items will not be judged; however, each exhibit will receive a $1 premium, if entered as an open class entry.
BEST IN COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST -
One color print or black and white print will
be judged “Best of Show” in Open Class at the
2021 Dundy County Fair. This photograph
may then be entered in the "Best in County"
photography contest at the 2022 Nebraska
State Fair.
17. Photography Exhibit – No more than 5 exhibits per exhibitor. Photos must be matted, mounted or framed and 5” x 7” or 8”x10” in size.
18. Theme Print – 2021 Theme - “Close-Up” - one per
exhibitor. Photo must be matted, or mounted and framed ready to hang, 5”x 7” or 8”x10” in size.
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Foods
Division 2
Enter in Exhibit Hall on Monday, July 19, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. All of the articles must be the work of the exhibitor. All work must be complete. No article(s) may compete for more than one premium. Food items that need refrigeration will be disqualified. You may pick up your extra food any time after Wednesday morning. May enter up to 5 different
entries per person per class in foods. Baked Foods
1. Any Yeast Bread
2. Any Yeast Roll (4 per plate) 3. Any Quick Bread
4. Any Cake 5. Decorated cake
6. Decorated Cupcake (4 per plate)
7. Decorated Gingerbread House, formed or cookie foundation
8. Any Cookie (4 per plate)
9. Any Candy (4 per plate) 10. Pie crust
11. Pie – pies that must be refrigerated are not eligible (including pecan). Commercially canned pie filling is not allowed.
12. Dundy County Pie – pie made with all main filling ingredients grown in Dundy County
Canning
Fruits and vegetables will not be opened. All other goods may be opened at discretion of the judge.
**NEW** Processing Methods - current USDA processing methods must be followed. Jams, preserves & marmalades,
fruit, tomatoes & pickled vegetables must be processed in a boiling water bath, (tomatoes may be processed in a pressured canner). All non-acid vegetables, salsa and meats must be processed in a pressure canner. Spoilage disqualifies entries. Paraffin should not be used on jams, jellies, & marmalades. Standard canning jars must be used.
Classes
13. Pickles (Standard quart or pint) 14. Relishes (Standard Pint or Half-pint) 15. Jellies (Standard Pint or Half-pint) 16. Preserves (Standard Pint or Half-pint) 17. Vegetables (Standard Quart or Pint Jar)
18. Fruits (Standard Quart or Pint Jar)
19. Jams or Butters (Standard Pint or Half-pint) 20. Dehydrated Foods
Needlework
Division 3
Enter in Exhibit Hall on Monday, July 19, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Articles previously exhibited cannot be entered for premiums. May enter up to 5 different entries per person per class in needlework.
BEST IN COUNTY QUILT CONTEST
One quilt will be judged "Best in County" by the fair judges. This article may then be entered in the "Best in County" quilt contest at the Nebraska State Fair. The "Best in County" quilt must be entered by a Dundy County resident.
BEST IN COUNTY TEXTILE ARTS CONTEST
One article of textile arts will be judged "Best in County" by the fair judges. This article may then be entered in the "Best in County" textile arts contest at the Nebraska State Fair. The "Best in County" textile arts must be entered by a Dundy County resident.
Needlework – up to 5 different entries per class Class 1. Crochet 2. Knitting 5. Embroidery 6. Quilts 7. Pillows 8. Tatting 3. Sewing 4. Toys 9. Calendars
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Flowers
Division 4
Enter in Exhibit Hall on Monday, July 19, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm fresh flowers will be allowed to enter on Tuesday Morning but must be tagged and in place by 11:30. All flowers must be grown by the exhibitor (with the exception of the roadside bouquet and dried arrangement) and stem must have its own attached foliage. Horticulture specimens and collections will be displayed in containers provided by flower show exhibit for uniformity. Classes may be divided by judge, if 3 or more of 1 kind in class. Flower show superintendents not responsible for breakage or loss. Only 1 entry per person per class in
flowers.
One Stem Specimens
1. Baby’s Breath 2. Bachelor Button 3. Black-eyed Susan/Rudbeckia 4. Carnation 5. Coreopsis 6. Cosmos 7. Chrysanthemum, Small 8. Cone Flower 9. Dahlia 10. Daisy 11. Dianthus or Pinks 12. Gladiolus 13. Hibiscus 14. Hollyhocks 15. Lily, Asiatic 16. Lily, Day 17. Lily, Calla 18. Lily, Oriental 19. Lily, Tiger 20. Lily, Other 21. Lisianthus 22. Marigold, Large 23. Marigold, Small 24. Petunia 25. Phlox
26. Rose, Hybrid Tea 27. Rose, Miniature 28. Rose, Other 29. Salvia 30. Snapdragon 31. Strawflower 32. Verbena 33. Viola 34. Zinnia, Large 35. Zinnia, Small
36. Sunflower, Under 3” in diameter 37. Sunflower, 3-8” in diameter 38. Sunflower, Over 8” in diameter
39. Mixed Bouquet, Large (at least 3 varieties over 12”) 40. Mixed Bouquet, Small (at least 3 varieties under 12”) 41. Any Flower Not Listed
Collection must have 3-5 specimens per vase
42. Baby’s Breath 43. Bachelor Button 44. Black-eyed Susan/Rudbeckia 45. Carnation 46. Coreopsis 47. Cosmos 48. Chrysanthemum, Small 49. Cone Flower 50. Dahlia 51. Daisy 52. Dianthus or Pinks 53. Gladiolus 54. Hibiscus 55. Hollyhocks 56. Lily, Asiatic 57. Lily, Day 58. Lily, Calla 59. Lily, Oriental 60. Lily, Tiger 61. Lily, Other 62. Lisianthus 63. Marigold, Large 64. Marigold, Small 65. Petunia 66. Phlox
67. Rose, Hybrid Tea 68. Rose, Miniature 69. Rose, Other 70. Salvia 71. Snapdragon 72. Strawflower 73. Verbena 74. Viola 75. Zinnia, Large 76. Zinnia, Small
77. Sunflower, Under 3” in diameter 78. Sunflower, 3-8” in diameter 79. Sunflower, Over 8” in diameter 80. Any Flower Not Listed
Flower Miscellaneous
81. Any natural flower/plant type arrangement or composition 82. Branches
83. Houseplants
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Vegetables/Produce/Grains
Division 5
Enter in Exhibit Hall on Monday, July 19, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. pm fresh vegetables will be allowed to enter on Tuesday Morning but must be tagged and in place by 11:30 am. Pick up the New 6-21-13 - Selecting and Preparing Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruit for Exhibits at County Fairs and the Nebraska State Fair. Only 1 entry per person per class in
vegetables/produce/grains. Vegetables Classes 1. Beans, green (6) 2. Beans, lima (6) 3. Beans, wax (6) 4. Beets, red (5) 5. Broccoli (2) 6. Brussels Sprouts (4) 7. Cabbage, green (1) 8. Cabbage, red (1) 9. Cantaloupe (1) 10. Carrots (5) 11. Cauliflower (1) 12. Cucumbers, burpless (2) 13. Cucumbers, pickle (5) 14. Cucumbers, slicer (2) 15. Eggplant (1) 16. Garlic (3) 17. Okra (3) 18. Onions, green (3) 19. Onions, red (3) 20. Onions, white (3) 21. Onions, yellow (3) 22. Peas (5) 23. Peppers, green (2) 24. Peppers, red (2) 25. Peppers, banana (2) 26. Peppers, jalapeno (2) 27. Potatoes, red (3) 28. Potatoes, sweet, (3) 29. Potatoes, white (3) 30. Pumpkin (1) 31. Radish, red (5) 32. Radish, white (5) 33. Rhubarb (5) 34. Spinach (5) 35. Squash, acorn (1) 36. Squash, buttercup (1) 37. Squash, butternut (1) 38. Squash, spaghetti (1)
39. Squash, yellow – summer (2) 40. Squash, zucchini (2)
41. Sweet corn, in husks (3) 42. Swiss chard (5) 43. Tomato, cherry (6) 44. Tomato, green (3) 45. Tomato, pear (6) 46. Tomato, red (3) 47. Tomato, yellow (3) 48. Watermelon (1)
49. Dry edible beans (1 pint) 50. Other Vegetable not listed (3)
Miscellaneous Vegetables
51. Vegetable Sculpture – Jr. Division (12 & under) - Design your own creation with veggies.
52. Charlie Brown – Largest pumpkin
Herbs 53. Basil (3) 54. Dill (3) (dry) 55. Garlic (3 bulbs) 56. Mint (3) 57. Oregano (3) 58. Parsley (3) 59. Sage (3) 60. Thyme (3)
61. Any other herb (3)
Fruit 62. Apples (3) 63. Apricots (3) 64. Blackberries (12) 65. Chokecherries (3 bunches) 66. Crab apples (5) 67. Grapes (2 bunches) 68. Mulberries (12) 69. Peaches (3) 70. Pears (3) 71. Plums (6) 72. Raspberries (12) 73. Strawberries (6) 74. Cherries (12) 75. Gooseberries (12) 76. Any other fruit (6)
Grain and Seed
77. Any Grain or Seed – Sheaf 2-3” in diameter or 1 quart
78. Tallest corn stalk 79. Tallest sunflower 80. Largest sunflower head
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Animals
Division 6
4-H Animals may NOT be used for open class. Open class will be showed after the 4-H show.
Enter animal on show day with Extension Staff, class size will depend on number of entries.
Animals to be taken home right after show.
Only 1 entry per person per class in animals.
Division 9 – Animals
Class
1. Dog Obedience Class - Shown on Monday, July 19, 8:00 am at the covered show arena. All dogs must be
immunized with DHL, Parvo and rabies vaccine. A photocopy documenting all current vaccinations must be available to staff before the show.
2. Poultry - Shown on Monday, July 19, 1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall 3. Rabbits – Shown on Monday, July 19, 1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall
4. Cats – Shown on Monday, July 19, 2:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall. Cats shall be free of fleas, ticks, ear mites, worms and other parasites and infectious diseases. Cats are required to have current rabies and distemper vaccinations.
Documentation must be available to staff before the show. No expectant or nursing mother cats may be entered. 5. Companion Animal – Shown on Monday, July 19, 2:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall. Other companion animals not listed
above.
6. Llama obstacle course - Shown on Thursday, July 22, 8:30 am, at the covered show arena
Beef, Sheep and Swine, enter animals with Extension Staff by 8:00 a.m. on Friday, July 23.
7. Bull 8. Heifer/Cow
9. Bucket Calf - For youth 11 and younger. Only grooming allowed (washing and brushing). Questions will be asked of the exhibitors.
10. Market Swine 11. Market Lamb
