PLATTE COUNTY FAIR

OPEN CLASS PREMIUM BOOK

JULY 8-12, 2015 AGRICULTURAL

PARK COLUMBUS, NE

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Table of Contents

Fair Schedule…………………………………………………… …………………………….….. Page 3 Platte County Agricultural Society ……………………………………………………………… Page 4 Agricultural Society General Rules & Regulations……………………………………………. Page 5 Open Class Superintendents…………………………………………………………………… Page 6 Open Class Division……………………………………………………………………………… Page 7

Department A - Poultry……………………………………………………………….… Page 8 Department B - Rabbits….…………………………………………...……...……….… Page 9 Department C - Field and Garden Crops…………………………………………...… Page 9 Department D - Floral…………………………………………...…………………….… Page 11 Department E - Baked Goods & Decorated Cakes…………………………………... Page 13 Department F - Canned Goods………………………………………..……………… Page 15 Department G - Fine Arts…….……………………………………………….................Page 16 Department H - Antiques……………………………………………………………….. Page 18 Department I - Photography………………………………..…………………….…… Page 20 Department J - Sensational Salsa Contest…………….………………………….… Page 21 Department K - Nebraska Made – Nebraska Grown……………….…………….… Page 22

Open Class Entry Sheet…………………………………………………………………………. Page 23

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75th ANNUAL PLATTE COUNTY FAIR No Admission Charge to Grounds

Monday, July 6

7:30-11:30 a.m. - Enter Open Class Fine Arts & Antiques Exhibits - Exhibit Hall 8:00 a.m. - Enter 4-H Exhibit Hall exhibits according to Entry Schedule OR by 10:00 a.m. for non-interviewing judging - Home Environment, Photography, Clothing, Favorite Foods Revue, School Enrichment 6:30 p.m. - 4-H Fashion Show - Exhibit Hall Tuesday, July 7

8:00 a.m. - Sheep, Goat, Poultry and Rabbit pens available for arrival. 11:30-12:00 p.m. - Check In 4-H & Open Class Rabbits, posters & equipment - Behlen Bldg. 12:00-12:30 p.m. - Check In 4-H Companion Animals - Exhibit Hall Stage 1:00 p.m. - Companion Animal Show - Exhibit Hall Stage 2:00 p.m. - Rabbit Show - Behlen Bldg. - followed by Open Class Rabbits 4:00-4:45 p.m. - Dog Check In 5:00 p.m. - Dog Show - Under Grandstand Wednesday, July 8

7:30-11:30 a.m. - Enter Open Class Baked Goods, Canned Goods, Decorated Cakes, Floral, Photography, Field & Garden Crops - Exhibit Hall 8:00 a.m. - Pig pens available 8:00 a.m. - Enter 4-H Exhibit Hall exhibits according to Entry Schedule OR by 10:00 a.m. for non-interviewing judging - Foods, Dec. Foods, Horticulture, Wildlife, Science, Engineering & Technology, Citizenship, Child Development, Heritage, Safety, Clover Kids 12:00-3:00 p.m. - Enter 4-H & Open Class Poultry - Behlen Bldg. 1:00 p.m. - Beef stalls available 3:00 p.m. - All Goats in place - Goat Barn 3:00-3:30 p.m. - Weighing of 4-H & FFA Market Goats and Check-in of Breeding Goats 4:00 p.m. - All Sheep in place 4:00-4:30 p.m. - Weighing of Market Sheep and check-in of Breeding Sheep 5:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall Opens 5:00 p.m. - Midnight - Merriam’s Shows and Rides - Midway 6:30 p.m. - 4-H Talent Show Contest including 4-H Grand & Reserve Awards Show - Exhibit Hall 10:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall closed for the day Thursday, July 9

7:00 a.m. - Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Agri - Business Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - Sheep Show - Sheep & Hog Barn 10:00 a.m. - Senior Citizens Day & Luncheon - Exhibit Hall 11:00 a.m. - Midnight - Food Court 12:00 Noon - Exhibit Hall Opens 1:00 p.m. - Goat Show - Sheep and Hog Barn 2:00 p.m. - All Beef and Dairy including Bucket Calves in place - Agricultural Park Arena 2:00-3:00 p.m. - Weigh-in of Market Beef and Check-in for Breeding Beef & Dairy & Bucket Calves 3:30 p.m. - 4-H Bicycle Rodeo - Grandstand (check-in 3:00 p.m.) 4:00 p.m. - Rabbits in place for remainder of fair 5:00 p.m. - Midnight - Merriam’s Shows and Rides - Midway 7:00 p.m. - Grandstand Entertainment - Nebraska Bush Pullers Tractor Pull 8:00-10:00 p.m. - Check-in and weighing of pigs - Hog and Sheep Barn 9:30 p.m. - Pigs need to be on grounds 10:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall closed for the day Friday, July 10

6:30-8:00 a.m. - Livestock Exhibitor Breakfast - Rosendahl Farms Seed & Feed 8:00 a.m. - Beef & Feeder Calf Show - Agricultural Park Arena 9:00 a.m. - Poultry Show - Behlen Barn - followed by Open Class Poultry 10:00 a.m. - Horses must be in place 11:00 a.m. - Midnight - Food Court 12:00 Noon - Exhibit Hall opens 12:00 Noon - Beef Exhibitor Luncheon - Platte Valley Cattlemen - Agricultural Park Arena 2:00 p.m. - Dairy Show - Agricultural Park Arena (or 30 minutes after conclusion of Beef Show) 3:00 p.m. - Bucket Calf Show (Interview first followed by Obstacle) - Agricultural Park Arena 5:00 p.m. - Set up Open Class “Sensational Salsa” exhibits - Exhibit Hall 5:00 p.m. - Midnight - Merriam’s Shows and Rides - Midway 6:00 p.m. - Road south of race track will be closed

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6:00 p.m. - Open Class “Sensational Salsa” Contest - Exhibit Hall 7:00 p.m. - Open Class Grand & Reserve Awards Show - Exhibit Hall 7:00 p.m. - Grandstand Entertainment (Country) 10:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall closed for the day Saturday, July 11

6:30-9:00 a.m. - Pig Exhibitors Breakfast - Farm Credit Services of America, Husker Co-op., Pinnacle Bank, Cargill Ag-Horizons 8:00 a.m. - Pig Show - Hog and Sheep Barn 10:00 a.m. - Set up Open Class “Nebraska Made - Nebraska Grown” exhibits (must be pre-registered by July 7, 2014 - Exhibit Hall) 11:00 a.m. - Midnight - Food Court 12:00 Noon - Exhibit Hall opens 12:00 Noon-6:00 p.m. - Open Class “Nebraska Made - Nebraska Grown” People’s Choice Contest - Exhibit Hall 1:00 p.m. - Midnight - Merriam’s Shows and Rides – Midway 2:00 p.m. - Release of State Fair Horses 7:00 p.m. - Grandstand Entertainment (Rock) 10:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall closed for the day Sunday, July 12

10:30 a.m. - Worship Service sponsored by Platte County Lutheran Laymen League (32nd year) 11:00 a.m. - Midnight - Food Court 12:00 Noon - Exhibit Hall opens 1:00 p.m. - Livestock Sale - Agricultural Arena Building 1:00 p.m. - Midnight - Merriam’s Shows and Rides - Midway 6:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall closed for the day 6:00 p.m. - Release of Beef, Dairy, Horse, Sheep and Goat unless Ag Society states otherwise 6:00-9:00 p.m. - Release of Poultry and Rabbits 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Release of 4-H exhibits and Open Class exhibits - Exhibit Hall Monday, July 13

8:30-10:00 a.m. - Release of 4-H exhibits and Open Class exhibits - Exhibit Hall 9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon - Premiums: 4-H, FFA & Open Class - 4-H Administration Building Tuesday, July 14 – Monday, August 31

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Premiums: 4-H, FFA & Open Class - UNL Extension Office, Platte County Courthouse, Columbus

The above program is subject to change beyond the control of the Fair Committee, which may arise after publication of the Fair Book.

PLATTE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

Board of Directors Chairman - Ward Bakenhus Vice Chair - Randy Hinze Secretary - Jim Hellbusch Treasurer - Vaughn Blum Members - John DuBray III, Steve Heesacker, Jason Jacobi, Jeremy Janssen, Steve Kohl, Brad Luchsinger, Kurt Muhle, John Obrist,

Bob Preister, Jordan Wilke

Brian Palmer - General Manager Sara Middleton - Office Manager

Fair Committee Jordan Wilke, Chairman; Jeremy Janssen, Vice-Chairman; Jason Jacobi, Steve Kohl, Steve Heesacker, John DuBray III

The above program is subject to change beyond the control of the Fair Committee,

which may arise after publication of the Fair Book.

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Agricultural Society General Rules and Regulations

1. While the greatest possible care will be exercised by the management to protect patrons of the Platte County Fair, each individual will be personally responsible for his or her actions, and management will not be accountable or responsible for an injury.

2. The Platte County Agricultural Society will not be responsible for any damage to any animal or article, but will do all that is possible to protect exhibits.

3. All entry blanks used by exhibitors must contain the following clause: The exhibitor of the items and/or animals listed releases the Platte County Agricultural Society from all liability for loss or destruction arising from the exhibition of the same on its premises. The exhibitor must sign each entry blank.

4. All articles must be entered with strict adherence to the rules. Any intentional misinformation will disqualify the entry. 5. Premiums may be increased or decreased a definite percentage so that the total premium paid will not exceed the fair board

budget. 6. Fair Premium money will be issued at the Ag Park Administration Building Monday, July 14, from 9:00 a.m. to noon only.

After July 15, premium may be picked up at the Extension office in the Platte County Courthouse between Tuesday, July 16 until Friday, August 30, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

7. All premiums must be called for by 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2014 or they will be forfeited.

ABSOLUTELY NO OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS WILL BE RELEASED PRIOR TO 6:00 P.M. SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2015

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Open Class Superintendents Jill Goedeken – Office Manager

Poultry – Jill Goedeken Rabbits – Jamie Bock Field and Garden Crops – Barbie Cheloha, Savannah Cheloha, Jan Went Floral – Diane Klug, Diana Mueller, Marie Klug, Arlene Hajek, Kathy Korte, Colleen Lutjelusche Baked Goods, Decorated Cakes & Canned Goods – Gay Stover, Ivy Klug Fine Arts - Jasey Reinhart, Judy Dicke Antiques – Lois Rodehorst, Jan Went Photography – Jasey Reinhart, Judy Dicke Sensational Salsa – Judy Dicke, Jill Goedeken Nebraska Made – Nebraska Grown – Jill Goedeken

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OPEN CLASS DIVISION

General Rules

1. All Open Class entries will be entered during the specified hours on the specified days as listed: Department A - Poultry - Wednesday July 8, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Department B - Rabbits – Tuesday, July 7, 11:30 - 12:00 p.m. Department C - Field & Garden Crops - Wednesday, July 8, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Department D - Floral - Wednesday, July 8, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Department E - Baked Goods & Decorated Cakes - Wednesday, July 8, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Department F - Canned Goods - Wednesday, July 8, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Department G - Fine Arts & Antiques - Monday, July 7, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Department H - Antiques - Monday, July 6, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Department I - Photography - Wednesday, July 8, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Department J - Sensational Salsa Contest - Friday, July 10, 6:30 p.m. Department K - Nebraska Made - Nebraska Grown - Saturday, July 11, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

2. This division is open to exhibitors in Platte and adjoining counties (Boone, Butler, Colfax, Madison, Merrick, Nance, Polk, and Stanton) with the exception of Department K which is open to any Nebraska entrepreneur. 3. Awards will be made according to merit: blue, red, white; but no award will be made on articles not considered worthy. Entries may be disqualified at the determination of the judge and superintendents if the exhibit does not adhere to the specifications of the class entered. 4. No changes or additions will be made during the current fair for rosettes, awards or trophies. ALL entries must be ready for exhibit by the entry deadline; otherwise, they will not be accepted. Any exhibit that does not meet Department regulations will be disqualified. 5. Releasing of exhibits will be done only during these hours: Department A & B – Poultry & Rabbits 6:00-9:00 p.m., Sunday, July 13.

Departments C, D, E, F, G, H, I - Sunday, July 12, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. AND Monday, July 13, 8:30 -10:00 a.m. Departments J & K – will be released following the contests.

6. All premium money in these departments will be paid on Monday, July 13, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at the Ag Park Administration Building. After July 13 premiums may be picked up at the Extension office in the Platte County Courthouse between Tuesday, July 14 until Friday, August 28, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

ABSOLUTELY NO OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS WILL BE RELEASED PRIOR TO 6:00 P.M. SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2015

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Entries accepted from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015 Open Class Poultry Show will follow the 4-H Poultry Show, Friday, July 10, 2015

1. Entries will be limited to 20 birds per family.

2. Poultry Exhibits will be entered and exhibited in the Behlen Building. All Open Class entries must be caged in the Open Class Area. 3. The Nebraska Poultry Disease Act requires that poultry entering exhibition be Pulorum-Typhoid Clean. Poultry showing symptoms of disease will not be allowed in the Poultry Barn, and if developed after admittance, will be removed. Superintendents will try to notify exhibitor of such action. 4. Exhibitors must have and show a Captive Wildlife Permit at entry time in order to exhibit such entries. 5. The Fair Board and Superintendents will not be responsible for accidents or loss of Poultry, but every precaution will be taken to prevent same. 6. No handling of Poultry, except by Superintendents, Judges or the owner. 7. Exhibitors may show any breed of poultry recognized by the American Standard of Perfection, pigeons must be properly seamless banded to compete for champion, and birds will be judged according to these rules. Decisions of the judges are final. 8. All entries to be in the name of the actual owner. 9. Feed will not be furnished. Exhibitors are responsible for feeding and watering their birds.

10. Poultry to be entered only as single birds or pens. Birds in pens not to compete as singles. Age Classification: Cock-Male bird one year or older Hen-Female bird one year or older Cockerel-Male bird less than a year Pullet-Female bird less than a year Senior Trio-Cock & 2 hens of same variety Junior Trio-Cockerel & 2 pullets of same variety

Lot I - Chickens

Premiums: Single-Junior or Senior 1st, $2.00; 2nd, $1.50; 3rd, $1.00 Pens - Junior or Senior 1st, $2.50; 2nd, $2.00; 3rd, $1.50 Champion ribbons: Best Chicken of Show & Best Pen of Show (Must have received 1

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Lot II - Bantams

Single-Junior and Senior 1st, $2.00; 2nd, $1.50; 3rd, $1.00 Pens-Junior and Senior 1st, $2.50; 2nd, $2.00; 3rd, $1.50 Champion ribbon: Best Bantam of Show & Best Pen of Show (Must have received 1

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Lot III - Turkeys

Senior or Junior Tom 1st, $2.00; 2nd, $1.50; 3rd, $1.00 Senior or Junior Hen 1st, $2.00; 2nd, $1.50; 3rd, $1.00 Champion ribbon: Best Turkey of Show

Lot IV - Ducks

Senior and Junior Drake 1st, $2.00; 2nd, $1.50; 3rd, $1.00 Senior and Junior Hen 1st, $2.00; 2nd, $1.50; 3rd, $1.00 Champion ribbon: Best Duck of Show

Lot V - Geese

Senior and Junior Gander 1st, $2.00; 2nd, $1.50; 3rd, $1.00 Senior and Junior Goose 1st, $2.00; 2nd, $1.50; 3rd, $1.00 Champion ribbon: Best Goose of Show Poultry Department Continued on next page.

OPEN CLASS DEPARTMENT A - Poultry

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Lot VI - Pigeons

Pigeon Regulations 1. Entries will be limited to 20 birds per family.

2. Pigeon Exhibits will be entered and exhibited in the Behlen Building. 3. Pigeons must be specified upon the entry blank either Sr. or Jr., with false statements as to age excluding the exhibitor from competing. Age Classifications: Senior Cock - Male bird hatched prior to year of show. Senior Hen - Female bird hatched prior to year of show. Junior Cock - Male bird hatched during year of show. Junior Hen - Female bird hatched during year of show. Premium: Singles - Junior or Senior 1st, $2.00; 2nd, $1.50; 3rd, $1.00 Champion Ribbons: Best Pigeon of Show

Entries accepted from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2015 Open Class Rabbit Show will follow the 2:00 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Show, Tuesday, July 7, 2015

1. Rabbit Exhibits will be entered and exhibited in the Behlen Building. Exhibitors must be present at the time of judging in order to bring rabbits to the judging area. 2. Animals showing symptoms of disease will not be allowed to show, and if developed after admittance, will be removed. 3. Superintendents will try to notify exhibitor of such action. 4. Limit 6 entries per exhibitor.

5. No exhibits with very young babies will be permitted. 6. Rabbits will be judged according to breed. (Breed and class number must be listed on entry sheet.) 7. Feed will not be furnished. Exhibitors are responsible for feeding and watering their rabbits.

Premium: 1st, $2.50; 2nd, $2.00; 3rd, $1.50 Class No. 1. Junior Buck (Under 6 months) 2. Senior Buck (6 months or older) 3. Junior Doe (Under 6 months) 4. Senior Doe (6 months or older)

Champion ribbons: Best Buck of Show Best Doe of Show

Entries accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015

1. Field and Garden Crop Exhibits will be entered and exhibited in the Exhibit Hall. 2. Exhibits, raised by exhibitor, should be selected for type, uniformity, quality, purity and maturity. Limit one entry per exhibitor per class. 3. All exhibits must be true to entry as to variety and classification; otherwise they may be changed by the judge and superintendent. The judge due to number, quality, etc may disqualify exhibits. 4. Entries will be exhibited and judged according to “Selecting and Preparing Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruit for Exhibits at County Fairs and the Nebraska State Fair” available at: https://4h.unl.edu/4hcurriculum/PreparingVegetabesHerbsandFruit 5. EXHIBITS MUST BE CLEAN & READY TO ENTER WHEN BROUGHT INTO THE EXHIBIT AREA. NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER 11:30 a.m. NO EXCEPTIONS.

6. Grand and Reserve Champion rosettes will be awarded in both the Field and Garden divisions by the Platte County Ag Society.

OPEN CLASS DEPARTMENT B - Rabbits

OPEN CLASS DEPARTMENT C - Field and Garden Crops

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Lot I - Threshed Grain (To Be Displayed in 5 Quart Ice Cream Pail furnished by Exhibitor)

1/4 Bushel & Must Be Cleaned – From Previous Year Premium: 1st $4.00; 2nd $3.00; 3rd, $2.00 Class No. 1. Oats 2. Winter Wheat 3. Soybeans

Lot II - Mature Corn – Shelled from Previous Year

Premium: 1st $4.00; 2nd $3.00; 3rd, $2.00 4. Yellow

Premium: 1st $2.00; 2nd $1.50; 3rd, $1.00 5. Popcorn

Lot III - Ear Corn, Growth of Previous Year (Sample to Contain 10 Ears)

Premium: 1st $4.00; 2nd $3.00; 3rd, $2.00 6. White Dent 7. Yellow Dent

Premium: 1st $2.00; 2nd $1.50; 3rd, $1.00 8. Popcorn

Lot IV - Sheaf Display

Bundle Must be 3" at Center of Band Premium: 1st 2.50; 2nd $2.00; 3rd, $1.50 9. Alfalfa for Hay 11. Barley 13. Oats 10. Rye 12. Soybean 14. Wheat

Lot V - Stalk Display

Sample to contain 3 stalks bound Premium: 1st $2.50; 2nd $2.00; 3rd, $1.50 15. Field Corn 17. Grain Sorghum 19. Popcorn 16. Popcorn 18. Sunflower, 1 stalk 20. Sweet Corn, 3 stalks

Lot VI - Root Vegetables

Premium: 1st $3.00; 2nd $2.00; 3rd, $1.00 21. Beets (5) 24. Onions Red (5) 27. Carrots (5) 22. Onions, White (5) 25. Parsnips (5) 23. Onions, Yellow (5) 26. Turnips (5)

Lot VII - Vine Vegetables

28. Cucumbers, Dill (5) 33. Cucumbers, Pickling (10) 37. Squash, Table Queen (2) 29. Cucumber, Largest (1) 34. Gourd, Most Colorful (1) 38. Squash, Largest (1) 30. Pumpkin Pie (1) 35. Squash, Butternut (2) 31. Squash, Zucchini (2) 36. Squash, Other Variety (2) 32. Cucumbers, Slicing (5)

Lot VIII - Cole Crops 39. Broccoli (2) 41. Cabbage (1) 43. Cabbage, Largest (1) 40. Cauliflower (2) 42. Kohlrabi (5)

Lot IX - Solanaceous Crops

44. Green Slicing Tomatoes (5) - 2" or more in diameter 45. Red Slicing Tomatoes (5) - 2" or more in diameter 46. Roma Tomatoes (5) 47. Yellow Slicing Tomatoes (5) - 2" or more in diameter 48. Salad Tomatoes (cherry) (12) - under 2" in diameter 49. Jalapeno Peppers (5) 50. Eggplant (2) 51. Potatoes, Russet (5) 52. Potatoes, White (5) 53. Potatoes, Red (5) 54. Potatoes, Yukon Gold (5) 55. Potatoes, Other (5) 56. Bell Peppers (2) 57. Other Peppers (5)

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Lot X - Legumes 58. Garden Peas in Pod (12) 60. Green String Beans in Pod (12) 59. Wax Beans (12) 61. Snap Peas in Pod (12) 62. Snow Peas (12)

Lot XI - Miscellaneous

Premium: 1st $1.50; 2nd $1.25; 3rd, $1.00 63. Dill, 5 heads w/12" stems, Bundled together 64. Rhubarb, 5 stalks 65. Herbs- 6 stems tied, any variety in a vase of water 66. Herbs- potted, any variety 67. Swiss Chard 68. Miscellaneous

Lot XII - Fresh Fruit

Premium: 1st $3.00; 2nd $2.00; 3rd, $1.00 69. Plate of Apples (5) 75. Plate of Crab apples (5) 70. Plate of Cherries (24) 76. Plate of Chokecherries (24) 71. Plate of Peaches-all kinds (5) 77. Plate of Black, Red or Purple Plums (12) 72. Plate of Pears 78. Plate of White, Yellow or Green Plums (12) 73. Plate of Raspberries (24) 79. Plate of Grapes 74. Plate of Apricots (12) 80. Plate of Everbearing Strawberries (24)

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Lot XIII – Fresh Produce Collection/Display

Premium: 1st $5.00; 2

nd $4.00; 3

rd $3.00

81. Collection of five (5) or more different fresh produce items from Lot VI through Lot X attractively arranged in any type of container

that could be used in a display such as at a “Farmer’s Market”. (There is no quantity requirement for each type of produce, but there must be at least five (5) different produce items).

Entries accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Carts & Helpers available at WEST doors of Exhibit Hall from 7:30 to 11:15 a.m.

1. Each exhibitor may show one entry per class number. 2. All floral items must be garden grown, no commercial items accepted. 3. Exhibitors must use own containers. Containers for single and collection specimens MUST BE CLEAR GLASS – NO

PLASTIC OR STYROFOAM.

4. Single specimens consist of one stem of that particular class with appropriate stem length and attached foliage. 5. Specimen collections are 3 stems of that particular class with appropriate stem length and attached foliage. 6. Floral designs consist of a grouping of flowers in a container/vase with a frog, marbles or oasis to allow for a dimensional

effect. 7. No entries will be accepted after the closing deadline. 8. Grand and Reserve Champion rosettes will be awarded in both Adult and Children’s division.

Lot I – Single Specimen

Premium: 1st $1.50; 2nd $1.25; 3rd, $1.00 Class No. 1. Annual 16. Foliage Plant – Hosta 32. Phlox 2. Astilbe 17. Foliage Plant – Other 33. Rose - Bowl 3. Bulb Flowering 18. Gaillardia 34. Rose – Other 4. Celosia 19. Geranium 35. Rose – Tea 5. Cockscomb 20. Gladiolus 36. Salvia 6. Coleus 21. Hydrangea 37. Snapdragon 7. Coneflower 22. Lily – Asiatic 38. Sunflower – Large 8. Coreopsis 23. Lily – Day 39. Sunflower – Small 9. Cosmos 24. Lily – Oriental 40. Viola 10. Dahlia – Large 25. Marigold - Large 41. Yarrow 11. Dahlia – Small 26. Marigold - Small 42. Zinnia – Large

OPEN CLASS DEPARTMENT D - Floral

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12. Daisy – Other (Includes Glorioso, 27. Ornamental Grass 43. Zinnia – Small Painted, & Rubeckia) 28. Pansy 44. Other 13. Daisy - Gerbera 29. Perennial 14. Daisy - Shasta 30. Petunia - Double 15. Foliage Plant - Fern 31. Petunia – Single

Lot II – Specimen Collection (3 Stems)

Premium: 1st $1.75; 2nd $1.50; 3rd, $1.25 Class No. 45. Annual 60. Foliage Plant – Hosta 75. Petunia – Single 46. Astilbe 61. Foliage Plant - Other 76. Phlox 47. Bulb Flowering 62. Gaillardia 77. Rose - Tea 48. Celosia 63. Geranium 78. Rose – Other 49. Cockscomb 64. Gladiolus 79. Salvia 50. Coleus 65. Hydrangea 80. Snapdragon 51. Coneflower 66. Lily – Asiatic 81. Sunflower – Large 52. Coreopsis 67. Lily – Day 82. Sunflower – Small 53. Cosmos 68. Lily - Oriental 83. Viola 54. Dahlia - Large 69. Marigold – Large 84. Yarrow 55. Dahlia - Small 70. Marigold - Small 85. Zinnia – Large 56. Daisy – Gerbera 71. Ornamental Grass 86. Zinnia – Small 57. Daisy - Shasta 72. Pansy 87. Other – 3 of same variety 58. Daisy - Other 73. Perennial 59. Foliage Plant - Fern 74. Petunia – Double

Lot III – Floral Designs

NO DRIED OR ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS

Premium: 1st $2.00; 2nd $1.75; 3rd $1.50 Class No.

88. Sunday Dinner – Table Design 89. Lots of Love – Mass Design of your most loved flowers ALL ONE SPECIES Any color, any size (lilies, roses, zinnias, daisies,

marigolds, etc.) 90. Grandmother’s Old Fashion Flowers – Mass Design 91. Design by Nature – A design using decorative wood, such as driftwood, vines, roots, bark and other material in conjunction

with fresh flowers 92. Colors of Your Life – Monochromatic Design using flowers of one predominant color 93. Fabulous Foliage – This all foliage design depends on color, size and form to make a 3-dimensional display 94. Special Day – A design using your imagination to honor a special day (Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Wedding, Anniversary,

Birth, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas or your choice) Decorative accents, props, and appropriate accessories are okay. No artificial or dried flowers.

95. Song Title or Nursery Rhyme (Title Attached) – Mass Design

Lot IV – Potted Plants

Premium: 1st $1.50; 2nd $1.25; 3rd $1.00 Class No. 96. African Violets 99. Flowering Plant 102. House Plant 97. Cacti 100. Foliage Plant 103. Succulent 98. Coleus 101. Hanging Plants 104. Other

Lot V – Children’s Division – Exhibitors 14 Years of Age and Under

Premium: 1st $1.50; 2nd $1.25; 3rd $1.00 Class No. 105. Single Specimen – Annual 110. Specimen Collection – Annual 114. A Tisket a Tasket – Basket 106. Single Specimen – Perennial 111. Specimen Collection – Perennial arrangement 107. Single Specimen – Flowering Bulb 112. Best Vase of Flowers 115. Cacti/succulent garden 108. Single Specimen – Rose 113. My Glorious Garden – 116. Foliage – Any variety 109. Single Specimen – Cacti/succulent Arrangement of any kind of 117. Ornamental Grass flowers 118. Other

ABSOLUTELY NO OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS WILL BE RELEASED PRIOR TO 6:00 P.M. SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2015

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Entries accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015

1. Baked Goods & Decorated Cake Exhibits will be entered and exhibited in the Exhibit Hall. 2. Because of food safety issues, ABSOLUTELY NO CREAM PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE OPEN CLASS BAKED GOODS & DECORATED CAKES DIVISION OF THE PLATTE COUNTY FAIR.

3. Exhibitors may enter only one item per class number. 4. All foods must be home baked by midnight the preceding day by the exhibitor. Products from commercial mixes will not be accepted. 5. Exhibits should be plain, no frostings. (With the exception of Decorated Cakes) 6. Cakes are to be an 8" round or square, entered on a hard, flat surface. Not acceptable in container.

7. Lot X - either one-half of a tube or loaf pan. 8. Bread should be baked in 5" x 9" pan size, be about 24 hours old when judged and be entered on a firm paper plate. (Provided by exhibitor) 9. Except for cakes and pies, entries are to be entered on appropriate size firm paper plate; ex: cookies and rolls on a 6-7” Styrofoam plate. (Provided by exhibitor) 10. Each entry needs to have a covering, ex: plastic bag. (With the exception of Decorated Cakes 11. Nuts may be added to Lots IV, VIII, IX, XI, and XIV. 12. Exhibitors may pick up the excess food of their entries in Lots I and X between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Bring own container. 13. Decorated Cake specifications listed below. 14. Grand and Reserve Champion rosettes will be awarded to Baked Goods and Decorated Cakes by the Platte County Ag Society. Premium: 1st $1.50; 2nd $1.25; 3rd, $1.00

Lot I - Yeast Bread Class No. 1. White 3. Rye 5. Other 2. Whole Wheat 4. Raisin

Lot II – Bread Machine

6. Loaf 8. Rolls 9. Other 7. Buns

Lot III - Buns (4 buns) 10. White 11. Whole Wheat 12. Rye

Lot IV - Rolls (4 rolls)

13. Parker House 15. Cinnamon 17. Strudel 14. Clover 16. Kolaches 18. Crescent

Lot V - Quick Breads 19. Apple 21. Cranberry 23. Zucchini 20. Banana 22. Carrot 24. Other

Lot VI - Special Breads

25. Biscuits (4) 27. English Muffins (4) 29. 8" Cornbread 26. Cake Doughnuts (4) 28. Gingerbread 30. Biscotti 31. Other

Lot VII - Cookies - 4

32. Chip 35. Oatmeal 37. Peanut Butter 33. Fruit 36. Sugar 38. Other 34. Molasses/Ginger

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Lot VIII - Bars - 4 39. Blond 41. Fruit 40. Chocolate 42. Other

Lot IX - Candy - 4 pieces 43. Mint 45. Penuche 47. Other 44. Fudge 46. Snack Mix

Premium: 1st $1.75; 2nd $1.50; 3rd, $1.25

Lot X - Foam Cake (no frosting) 48. Angel Food 49. Chiffon 50. Sponge

Lot XI - Shortened Cakes (no frosting)

51. Chocolate 53. Yellow 52. Spice 54. White

Lot XI - Moist Cake (no frosting) 55. Applesauce 57. Zucchini 58. Other 56. Carrot

Lot XII - Pies - (9" disposable pan)

59. Berry 61. Nut 60. Fruit 62. Tarts/Turnover

Premium: 1st $1.50; 2nd $1.25; 3rd, $1.00

Lot XIII - Youth Only - 14 years of age and under 63. Cookies (4) 65. Muffins (4) 67. Snack Mix 64. Bars (4) 66. Rolls (4) 68. Other

LOT XIV – Decorated Cakes

1. Emphasis is on appearance, not flavor. Cakes baked by the exhibitor or “dummy” forms may be used. Baked cakes will be given preference in case of a tie for Grand or Reserve Champion Rosettes.

2. Exhibitors may exhibit only one entry per class. 3. The exhibit must be displayed on a sturdy board measuring no more than 20” x 20”. 4. Decorated cakes will neither be cut nor tasted. 5. All cakes must be the original design of the exhibitor. (No shaped pans) 6. No copyrighted or patented labeled accessory or motif may be used. 7. Licensed Cake Decorators are not eligible to exhibit.

Premium: 1st $3.00; 2nd $2.00; 3rd, $1.00 69. Single Layer Original Design 70. Decorated Cupcakes (only 4) 71. Decorated Cookies (only 4)

Premium: 1st $5.00; 2nd $4.00; 3rd, $3.00 Pillars acceptable, but not required on tiered cakes 72. 3-tiered Buttercream 73. 3 tiered Fondant

LOT XV – Youth Only – 14 years of age and under

Decorated Cakes

Premium: 1st $3.00; 2nd $2.00; 3rd, $1.00 74. Single Layer Original Design 75. Decorated Cupcakes (only 4) 76. Decorated Cookies (only 4)

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Entries accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015 1. Canned Goods Exhibits will be entered and exhibited in the Exhibit Hall. 2. Exhibits must be processed by exhibitor within the year prior to current year. 3. Entries must be packed only in standard canning jars as specified in the various LOTS. 4. Jars WILL NOT be accepted with rings. 5. LABEL EACH JAR WITH PROCESSING METHOD.

6. PROCESSING METHODS - Current recommended processing methods must be used for all food preservation. 7. Jams, preserves, and marmalades, fruit, tomatoes and pickled vegetables must be processed in a boiling water bath in regulation jars. 8. NO ENTRIES WITH PARAFFIN WILL BE ACCEPTED. 9. All non-acid vegetables and meats must be processed in a pressure canner in regulation jar. 10. Information on current processing methods is available at the Cooperative Extension Office. 11. Judges will not open entry unless it appears that the product has been put in water or alcohol for display or artificial coloring has been added. 12. Grand and Reserve Champion Rosettes will be awarded by the Platte County Ag Society. Premium: 1st $1.50; 2nd $1.25; 3rd, $1.00 Class No.

Lot I - Fruits & Berries

(Standard Pint or Quart Jars ONLY) 1. Apples 5. Grapes 9. Apricots 2. Applesauce 6. Rhubarb 10. Raspberries 3. Peaches 7. Cherries 11. Pears 4. Strawberries 8. Plum 12. Other

Lot II - Vegetables

(Standard Pint or Quart Jars ONLY) 13. Beans 16. Peas 18. Tomatoes 14. Corn 17. Carrots 19. Other 15. Beets

Lot III - Butters

(Standard Pint or Half-Pint Jars ONLY) 20. Apple 22. Grape 24. Other (identify kind) 21. Plum 23. Peach

Lot IV - Jams(Standard Pint or Half-Pint Jars ONLY)

NEBRASKA STATE FAIR will award $15 and a roset 25. Apricot 29. Blackberry 33. Raspberry, black or red 26. Grape 30. Peach 34. Strawberry/Rhubarb 27. Red Pepper 31. Strawberry 35. Plum 28. Zucchini 32. Cherry 36. Other (identify kind)

Lot V - Jellies

(Standard Pint or Half-Pint Jars ONLY) 37. Apple 43. Blackberry 48. Cherry 38. Chokecherry 44. Elderberry 49. Grape 39. Peach 45. Plum 50. Raspberry 40. Rhubarb 46. Strawberry 51. Boysenberry 41. Cherry 47. Crabapple 52. Currant 42. Mint 53. Other (identify kind)

Lot VI – Preserves, Conserve, and Marmalades

(Standard Pint or Half-Pint Jars ONLY) 54. Apple 59. Carrot 64. Grape 55. Orange 60. Peach 65. Pear

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56. Apricot 61. Cherry 66. Pineapple 57. Plum 62. Raspberry, black or red 67. Strawberry 58. Tomato, red or yellow 63. Other (identify kind

Lot VII - Pickles

(Standard Pint or Quart Jars ONLY) 68. Bread & Butter 70. Dill 72. Green Chunk 69. Mustard 71. Sweet

Lot VIII - Vegetable Pickles

(Standard Pint or Quart Jars ONLY) 73. Banana Pepper 76. Bean 79. Onion 74. Green Tomato 77. Mixed 80. Other 75. Zucchini 78. Beet

Lot IX - Fruit Pickles

Standard Pint or Quart Jars ONLY) 81. Apple 82. Watermelon

Lot X - Relishes

(Standard Pint or Quart Jars ONLY) 83. Corn 85. Pepper 84. Cucumber 86. Other (identify kind)

Lot XI - Meat

(Standard Pint or Quart Jars ONLY) 87. Beef 88. Pork 89. Chicken

Lot XII - Miscellaneous

(Standard Pint or Quart Jars ONLY) 90. BBQ Sauce 93. Catsup 96. Chili Sauce 91. Grape Juice 94. Mincemeat 97. Picante/Salsa Sauce 92. Soup Mixture 95. Tomato Juice 98. Spaghetti Sauce 99. Other (identify entry)

Entries accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2015 1. Fine Arts Exhibits will be entered and exhibited in the Exhibit Hall. 2. Exhibitors may enter one entry per class with a total of 15 articles exhibited in this department. 3. All entries must have been made within the past 2 years. 4. Any entry that has received first premium may not be exhibited again in this fair. 5. All entries must be complete and ready to use and any item that is to be hung must be completely ready to hang or they will be dropped one placing. 6. Exhibits may be disqualified by the judge. 7. A “Best in County” Textile Arts item (other than a quilt) will be selected for entry in the State Fair “Best in County Textile Arts” contest. Information will be provided to the exhibitor of this item and is also available at www.statefair.org 8. A “Best in County” Quilt will be selected for entry in the State Fair “Best in County Quilt” contest. Information will be provided to the exhibitor of this item and is also available at www.statefair.org 9. Grand and Reserve Champion rosettes for needlework, non-needlework and Lot IV-Youth will be awarded by the Platte County Ag Society.

Lot I - Home Accessories

Premium: 1st $1.50; 2nd $1.25; 3rd, $1.00 Table/Furniture/Floor/Bed Accessory Class No. 1. Doily 5. Scarf 9. Pillow Case (2) 2. Luncheon Set (4 napkins) 6. Tea Towel 10. Tablecloth (min. 42”) 3. Pillow - thread/yarn technique 7. Hand Towel 4. Placemat (min. of 2) 8. Pillow- fabric technique

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Picture/Wall Accessory

(Method of hanging must be attached) 11. Applique 17. Preserved Flower 23. Needlepoint 12 Cross-Stitch 18. Stitchery 24. Oil, Paint by number 13. Embroidered 19. Wreath 25. Pencil/Charcoal 14. Miniature - quilted 20. Batik 26. Quilted 15. Oil, original 21. Crewel 27. Watercolor 16. Pastel 22. Miniature – applique 28. Miscellaneous

Lot II - Bed Coverings

Premium: 1st $2.50; 2nd $2.00; 3rd, $1.50 29. Applique 33. Miscellaneous 37. Quilt- machine quilted 30. Crochet 34. Baby Crib 38. Throw 31. Embroidery 35. Cross Stitch 39. Afghan 32. Quilt- hand quilted 36. Painted

Lot III - Clothing

Premium: 1st $2.00; 2nd $1.50; 3rd, $1.00 40. Bib 48. Formal Wear 56. Jacket-embellished 41. Bonnet/Cap 49. Jogging/Sweatsuit 57. Jacket-fabric techniques 42. Coat 50. Play Clothes 58. Jacket-quilting techniques 43. Dress/Jumper 51. Blouse or Shirt 59. Garment-embellished 44. Jacket/Cape 52. Slacks/Pants/Split Skirt 60. Garment-fabric techniques 45. Lingerie/Lounge-wear/Sleep-wear 53. Vest-embellished 61. Garment-quilting techniques 46. Skirt 54. Vest-Fabric techniques 47. Suit 55. Vest-quilting techniques

Tailored Garments

Premium: 1st $3.00; 2nd $2.50; 3rd, $1.75 62. Ladies Blazer 64. Men’s Suit 66. Men’s Sport Coat 63. Ladies Suit 65. Ladies Coat 67. Men’s Coat

Crocheted or Knitted Garments

Premium: 1st $1.50; 2nd $1.25; 3rd, $1.00 68. Cardigan 71. Stole/Shawl 74. Slippers 69. Hat & Scarf Set 72. Coat 75. Booties 70. Pullover - with sleeves 73. Mittens

Accessories

Premium: 1st. $1.50; 2nd $1.25; 3rd, $1.00 76. Handkerchief 78. Purse/Bag (no knit, crochet) 77. Hat (no knit, crochet) 79. Scarf/Shawl (no knit, crochet)

Lot IV - For Young People

Premiums: 1st $1.75; 2nd $1.50; 3rd, $1.00 Age through 9 80. Crocheted 82. Sewn 84. Miscellaneous 81 Knitted 83. Embroidered 85. Wall Hanging or Picture

Age 10-13 86. Crocheted 88. Sewn 90. Miscellaneous 87. Knitted 89. Embroidered 91. Wall Hanging or Picture

Age 14-17 92. Crocheted 94. Sewn 96. Miscellaneous 93. Knitted 95. Embroidered 97. Wall Hanging or Picture

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Lot V - Toys/Novelties

Premium: 1st $1.50; 2nd $1.25; 3rd, $1.00 98. Baskets 103. Stuffed toy 108. Novelty 99. Flowers, any kind 104. Wood Craft (other than carving) 109. Religious 100. Holiday Novelties 105. Dressed doll 110. Wall Hanging 101. Miscellaneous 106. Handmade Jewelry 111. Yarn Item 102. Pottery 107. Jewelry 112. Decorated Gourd

Lot VI – Wood and Bark Carving

113. Human 116. Religious 119. Miscellaneous 114. Animal 117. Holiday 115. Inanimate Object 118. Wall Hanging

Lot VII - Porcelain/Ceramics

Premium: 1st $2.50; 2nd $2.00; 3rd, $1.50 120. Doll 122. Plate 121. Pitcher/Vase 123. Other

Lot VIII - Recycled Items

Premium: 1st $1.50; 2nd $1.25; 3rd, $1.00 Card must be attached explaining what item was recycled or placing will be dropped one level. 124. Afghan (reused yarn) 126. Miscellaneous 128. Knitted or crocheted 125. Clothing- Child 127. Clothing- Adult 129. Wall Accessory

Lot IX - Country Kitchen

Premium: 1st $3.00; 2nd $2.00; 3rd, $1.00 Indicate with an “a” after the number if it is the first time equipment was used by exhibitor. 130. Spice Rack 133. Step Stool 135. Tray or Cutting Board 131. Knife Rack 134. Paper Towel Holder 136. Other 132. Napkin Holder

Lot X - Small Furniture

Premium: 1st $4.00; 2nd $3.00; 3rd, $2.00 137. Chair/Stool 140. Table 143. Shelf 138. Quilt Rack 141. Small Chest (toy, etc.) 144. Plant Stand 139. Wall/Table Clock 142. Lamp 145. Other

Lot XI - Large Furniture

Premium: 1st $7.00; 2nd $6.00; 3rd, $5.00 146. Floor Clock 149. Cupboard 151. Rocking Chair 147. Bench 150. Table 152. Other 148. Large Chest

Entries accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2015

1. The Platte County Agricultural Society will not be responsible for any damage to any exhibit, but will do all that is possible to

protect exhibits. 2. The exhibitor of the items entered releases the Platte County Agricultural Society from all liability for loss or destruction arising

from the exhibition of the same on its premises by signing the entry sheet before exhibits will be accepted. (Entry sheet found on page 23).

3. Antique Exhibits will be entered and exhibited in the Exhibit Hall. 4. Exhibitors may enter only one item per class. Exhibitors are limited to 15 items in Lot XIII (these entries are in addition to

the15 items allowed in Lots I through XII) 5. All Items must be 50 years or older.

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6. Plainly printed or typed 3x5” card telling the history of the entry adds interest to the exhibit but is not required. The exhibitor’s name is not to be printed on the card.

7. Please refrain from entering large items. The Superintendent reserves the right to reject any item which they feel to be either too large or inappropriate for public display.

8. Entries will be judged on a.) rarity; b.) age; c.) variety; and d.) condition 9. Grand and Reserve Champion rosettes will be awarded by the Platte County Ag Society.

Premium: 1st $3:00; 2nd $2.00; 3rd, $1.00

Lot I - Metals

1. Brass item 3. Pewter Item 5. Iron item 2. Copper item 4. Tinware Item 6. Silver item 7. Miscellaneous Metal Item

Lot II - China

(Including Fine China, Earthenware, & Pottery)

8. Tea or Coffee Pot 10. Decorated White China 13. Stoneware up to 14” 9. Cup & Saucer 11. Pitcher (up to 10”) 14. Ironstone 12. Cream & Sugar Set 15. Sets (pot & cups & saucers) 16. Miscellaneous China Item

Lot III - Glass

17. Colorless Glass Item 21. Glass Bottle 24. Cut Glass Item 18. Colored Glass Item 22. Glass Pitcher (Up to 10”) 25. Carnival Glass Item 19. Glass Vase 23. Depression Glass Item 26. Miscellaneous Glass Item 20. Cream & Sugar Set

Lot IV - Miscellaneous 27 Salt & Pepper Shaker Set 35. Handled Basket (not glass) 43 Canning Jar 28. Holiday Item 36. Antique Jewelry Item 44. Photography Related Item 29. Child’s Small Toy 37. Small Kitchen Utensil 45. Sports Related Item 30. Early Lighting Device 38. Advertising Item 46. Platte County Item 31. Antique Doll (under 20”) 39. Small Sewing Device 47. Graniteware 32. Small Hand Tool 40. Cookie Jar (Under 14”) 48. Military Item 33. Sampler 41. Political Item 49. Music Related Item 34. Needlework 42. Figurine 50. Book 51. Miscellaneous

Lot V - Oldest Cookbook Contest

In this category only three places will be awarded 1st, 2

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rd In case of tie, the condition of the cookbook will determine

the winner. Cookbooks should be in their original state – no alterations such as lamination. 52. Oldest Cookbook

ABSOLUTELY NO OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS WILL BE RELEASED PRIOR TO 6:00 P.M. SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2015

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Entries accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015 1. Photography Exhibits will be entered and exhibited in the Exhibit Hall. 2. All exposures must have been made by the exhibitor and may have been processed commercially. 3. All original exposures must have been made within the past two years. 4. Any entry that has received first premium may not be entered again. Only amateur, not professional photographers may exhibit. 5. Exhibitors may enter a total of 20 exhibits. 6. Prints may range in size from 5" x 7" to 16" x 24'

7. Print identification: Lot and class number, name and address of exhibitor must be on REVERSE side of matted and mounted photo. 8. Grand and Reserve Champion rosettes for adult, youth, professional, and “Platte County Fair 2014” entries will be awarded by the Platte County Ag Society. 9. Best in County Photography is a special competition. Each county in Nebraska may select the best photography exhibit at their county fair to be entered in the “Best in County” category in the 2015 Nebraska State Fair. It is the responsibility of the winner to complete the application and mail the exhibit by the deadline. The Nebraska State Fair Book is available online at www.statefair.org. The “Best in County” exhibitor will receive a Rosette and a verification form to submit with their entry at the state fair. Exhibitor will receive an award of $5.00.

Each entry must be matted (may be a colored, black, or white mat) and mounted to a sandwich backing. See directions for matting and mounting on page 21. Premium: 1st $2.00; 2nd $1.50; 3rd, $1.00 Class No.

Lot I – Black & White Prints (Digital or Film) 1. Domestic Animals 6. Still Life and Table Top 10. Antiques 2. Human Interest 7. Wild Animals and Nature 11. Action 3. Portrait (No garden flowers, bird at 12. Special Effects (double

4. Scenic feeder, etc.) exposure, night etc.) 5. Scenic (No manmade or human 8. Yards 13. Miscellaneous (photo

Planted items in photo) 9. Buildings not fitting into other classes)

Lot II – Color Prints (Digital or Film)

14. Domestic Animals 19. Still Life and Table Top 23. Antiques 15. Human Interest 20. Wild Animals and Nature 24. Action 16. Portrait (No garden flowers, bird at 25. Special Effects (double

17. Scenic feeder, etc.) exposure, night etc.) 18. Scenic (No manmade or human 21. Yards 26. Miscellaneous (photo

Planted items in photo) 22. Buildings not fitting into other classes)

Lot III – Professional (For those who have sold photos in the past.)

Black & White or Color Prints (Digital or Film) 27. Domestic Animals 32. Still Life and Table Top 36. Antiques 28. Human interest 33. Wild Animals and Nature 37. Action 29. Portrait (No garden flowers, bird at 38. Special Effects (double 30. Scenic feeder, etc.) exposure, night etc.) 31. Scenic (No manmade or human 34. Yards 39. Miscellaneous (photo planted items in photo) 35. Buildings not fitting into other classes)

LOT IV – Youth Age 14 & Under (Black & White or Color Prints (Digital or Film)

40. Animals - Wild or Domestic 43. Antiques 46. Buildings 41. Flowers & Plants 44. Scenic/Nature 47. Action 42. Still Life/Table Top 45. People 48. Miscellaneous (photo

Not fitting into other classes) PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT CONTINUED ON PAGE 21

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Platte County Fair 2014

This class is open to any age exhibitor. The entry should be a photograph taken at the Platte County Fair in 2014 (Digital or Film) If you have no photos taken at the 2014 Platte County Fair, plan ahead by taking photos this year to exhibit in this class in 2016. 49. Platte County Fair 2014

How to Properly Mat a Photograph

1. Choose your mat. Measure the size of the photo. A proper mat should be no bigger than one size larger than the original. For example, if your photo is 5x7, it should be matted to a total size of 8x10. If your photo is 8x10, it should be matted to no more than 11x14; an 11x14 photo should be matted to no more than 16x20 etc. Use a mat color that will enhance your photograph.

2. You will also need a piece of mounting board (can be poster board) the exact same size as your mat. 3. Place a piece of clean paper on the tabletop to protect your photo. Lay the photo upside down on the table. Put a piece of

acid-free tape along one edge of the photo (usually the top), allowing half of the tape to hang over the edge of the photo. Turn the photo right-side up.

4. Place the mat over the photo. Move the mat until the photo is centered in the window of the mat. Press down on the mat so the tape is attached to the back of the mat. Carefully lift the mat and turn upside-down without disturbing the photo. Tape the photo to the mat, being careful that it stays flat and even. Press down on the tape to guarantee that it will stick to the mat.

5. While mat and photo are face down, place several pieces of acid-free double sided tape to the back of the mat. It will take a large amount of tape because of the heat and humidity at the fair.

6. Line up the corners of the mounting board (from step 2) and the mat. Carefully press down around the edges where the double stick tape has been applied to the mat.

7. Photo is now matted and mounted on a sandwich back. 8. Label photo with lot, class number, name and address of exhibitor on the reverse side of the exhibit.

Entries for Sensational Salsa must be pre-registered by contacting Jill Goedeken, Open Class Manager at home (402-564-0740), cell (402-276-1076), or e-mail: jgoedeken@frontiernet.net, by Friday, July 3, 2015. Open Class Manager reserves the right to cancel this event if less than five entries are received. Exhibitors may arrive to set up their exhibit at 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2015. Exhibits must be set up and ready for competition which will begin at 6:00 p.m.

1. Sensational Salsa participants will compete in Exhibit Hall. 2. Exhibitors must be 19 years of age or older. 3. Each exhibitor may enter only one salsa in each class. 4. One half of an 8’ table will be provided to each exhibitor. Exhibitors may decorate their table if desired, but this is not required. 5. Sample cups and spoons will be provided. 6. Exhibitors are to bring 75 sample-sized (1 oz.) servings of salsa. Three will be served to the panel of judges. The others will

be served to the public so they may vote by ticket for the People’s Choice Award. 7. Exhibitors are eligible for both the Judge’s Choice Award and the People’s Choice Award. 8. If an exhibitor was named Grand Champion in a previous Platte County Fair “Sensational Salsa” Contest, that recipe may not

be entered again. 9. Following competition exhibitors are to remove all items. 10. Photographs of all entries will be taken and will be on display in the Exhibit Hall following the competition. 11. Grand Champion Rosettes will be awarded by the Platte County Agricultural Society.

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Entries will be judged by a panel of celebrity judges based on taste. Class No.

1. Traditional Salsa (Tomato Based) 2. Other Salsa

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SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2015 – 12:00 NOON – 6:00 p.m.

Nebraska entrepreneurs are invited to participate in the Platte County Fair “Nebraska Made – Nebraska Grown” event and People’s Choice Contest. Exhibitors are to set up a display in Exhibit Hall at Agricultural Park, featuring their Nebraska made products. Exhibitors may offer samples, (not required) and have products available for attendees to purchase. All entrepreneurs selling food products must meet “Food Safety and Regulation Requirements for Farmer’s Markets and Craft Shows” set by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. Entrepreneurs must pre-register by contacting Jill Goedeken, Open Class Manager at home (402-564-0740), cell (402-276-1076), or e-mail: jgoedeken@frontiernet.net, by Monday, July 6, 2015. Open Class Manager reserves the right to cancel this event if less than ten registrations are received.

One 8 foot table will be furnished to each exhibitor. Electricity will be provided, but extension cords are the responsibility of the exhibitor. Pre-Registered Exhibitors may arrive to set up their display beginning at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 11th. Exhibit hall opens at 12:00 noon and all exhibitors must be set up by that time. “Nebraska Made – Nebraska Grown” will end at 6:00 p.m. People’s Choice award will be awarded a Platte County Fair Grand Champion Rosette.

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2015 OPEN CLASS PLATTE COUNTY FAIR

ENTRY SHEET

Name Phone

Address Age_______________________

Department

Lot

Class

Description

The exhibitor of the items and/or animals listed releases the Platte County Agricultural Society from all

liability for loss or destruction arising from the exhibition of the same on its premises.

Exhibitor Signature

Exhibitor #

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