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CLASS 6 POTATOES - Plate of 4PREMIUM: $2-$1.50-$1

ARTICLE DESIGNATION

1. Katahdin2. Kennebec3. Irish Cobbler4. Rural Russett5. Early Red6. Pontiac7. Gold Yukon8. Sweet Potato9. Purple or Blue10. Yellow

CLASS 7 SQUASHPREMIUMS: $2-$1.50-$1

ARTICLE DESIGNATION

1. Sugar or Pie2. Green Cutshaw3. Field Grade4. Butternut Squash5. Blue Hubbard6. Golden Hubbard7. Heaviest Zucchini8. Acorn Squash9. Big Tom10. Butter Cup11. Turks Cap12. Summer Squash13. Spaghetti Squash14. Most Unusual Squash

HEAVIEST PUMPKIN OR SQUASHPREMIUM: $1,000 -WINNER TAKE ALL 15. Heaviest Pumpkin or Squash, any variety, only one entry per exhibitor.

SENIOR FAIRFARM PRODUCTS

DEPARTMENT 5

Doug Spillman, Supt.

JUDGING – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17Entries in this department must be made by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 17th. En-tries must be in place between Noon and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16. PLEASE STATE VARIETY OF PRODUCE ON ENTRY TAG IF KNOWN. MUST BE THIS YEAR’S GROWTH AND GROWN BY EXHIBITOR—NO PURCHASED PRODUCE PERMITTED. Competition open to residents of Tuscarawas County. All exhibitors must purchase exhibitor’s membership ticket. All produce must be in sound condition. All vegetables that require plates please use only paper plates and they should be no larger than needed to display produce. All entry tickets must be fastened to paper plates or to vegetable. Remove claim tickets and bring back to pick up items at the end of the fair. Items will be released between 6 and 8 p.m. on Sunday Sept. 23.There is a doorway opening on Fair Lane for those bringing in and removing produce and flowers. This door will only be open during those hours when produce and flowers are to be brought and removed from the fair grounds.

CLASS 1 APPLES - Plate of 4PREMIUMS: $2-$1.50-$1

ARTICLE DESIGNATION

1. Winesap2. McIntosh3. Baldwin4. Crabapple5. Golden Delicious6. Red Delicious7. Grimes Golden8. Jonathan 9. Northern Spy10. Rome Beauty

CLASS 2 PEARS - Plate of 4PREMIUMS: $2-$1.50-$1

ARTICLE DESIGNATION

11. Kiefer12. Bartlett13. Speckles

CLASS 3 PRUNES - Plate of 6PREMIUMS: $2-$1.50-$1

ARTICLE DESIGNATION

14. German15. Common16. Damson Gage17. Green Gage

CLASS 4GRAPES - 3 BunchesPREMIUM: $2-$1.50-$1

ARTICLE DESIGNATION18. Concord19. Niagara

CLASS 5 PEACHES- Plate of 4PREMIUM: $2-$1.50-$1

ARTICLE DESIGNATION

20. Elberta21. J.H. Hale22. Golden Jubilee23. Lemon Free24. Best Common

Tuscarawas counTy Fun FacT

There are 58 4-H clubs, 1,124 4-H members,and 210 4-H advisors in Tuscarawas county!

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CLASS 8 MELONSPREMIUMS: $2-$1.50-$1

ARTICLE DESIGNATION

16. Muskmelon17. Watermelon

27. Beans, snap, 12 pods, green28. Beans, snap, 12 pods, yellow29. Beans, lima, 12 pods30. Peas, 12 pods31. Rutabagas, plate of 432. Brussel Sprouts, plate of 633. Rhubarb, 6 stalks34. Italian Sweet Pepper (any color)

plate of 4

CLASS 10GRAINSPREMIUMS: $3-$2-$1 (ExCEPT WHERE NOTED)ARTICLE DESIGNATION NOTE: Leave all husks on all ears of corn, do not bundle.1. White Sweet Corn – 4 ears2. Yellow Sweet Corn – 4 ears3. Red Pop Corn – 6 ears4. Yellow Pop Corn – 6 ears5. White Pop Corn – 6 ears6. Indian Pop Corn – 6 ears

Premiums: $5-$4-$37. Field Corn Hybrids, Early - 6 ears

bundled8. Field Corn Hybrids, Medium -

6 ears bundled9. Field Corn Hybrids, Late - 6 ears

bundled10. Oats, any variety – Quart11. Wheat, any variety – Quart12. Speltz, any variety – Quart13. Rye, any variety – Quart

CLASS 11SEEDSPREMIUMS: $3-$2-$1No treated seeds will be judgedARTICLE DESIGNATION

14. Medium Red Clover – Quart15. Timothy – Quart16. Soybeans, any variety – Quart

CLASS 12 MISCELLANEOUS DISPLAYPREMIUMS: $3-$2-$1 (ExCEPT WHERE NOTED)

ARTICLE DESIGNATION

1. Homemade Soap2. Curio Vegetable Display3. Tallest Corn Stalk, without ear,

no roots4. Most Prolific Soybean plant5. Gourd Display, up to 2 sq. ft.

(Display Board provided by Fair Board)

6. Tallest Sunflower – no roots7. Largest Sunflower Head8. Heaviest Cabbage Head9. Indian Corn – 6 ears10. Heaviest Tomato – sound condition11. Most Unusual Vegetable12. Heaviest Watermelon13. Heaviest Potato14. Heaviest Sweet Potato15. Most Prolific Peanut Plant16. Most Unusual Gourd PREMIUMS: $10-$8-$6-$5-$417. Display of Garden Produce

CLASS 9VEGETABLESPREMIUMS: $2-$1.50-$1

ARTICLE DESIGNATION

1. Cabbage, one head, green2. Cabbage, one head, red3. Cauliflower, one head4. Endive, one head, broad or curled5. Celery, three stalks6. Carrots, plate of 5, leaves removed7. Parsnips, plate of 4, leaves removed8. Beets, plate of 4, leaves removed9. Onions, red, plate of 410. Onions, white, plate of 411. Onions, yellow, plate of 412. Onions, Bermuda, plate of 413. Garlic, four clusters14. Cucumbers, plate of 415. Pimento, plate of 616. Standard Bell Pepper, any color,

plate of 417. Giant Bell Pepper, any color,

plate of 418. Standard Hot Pepper, any color,

plate of 419. Hot Chili Pepper, any color,

plate of 420. Jalapeno Pepper, any color,

plate of 421. Egg Plant, plate of 222. Tomatoes, red, plate of 323. Tomatoes, yellow, plate of 424. Tomatoes, salad, plate of 1025. Paste Tomato, plate of 526. Turnips, plate of 4

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CLASS 13 – CANNING & PRESERVINGAny entry showing signs of spoilage during the time of display will forfeit any and all premiums awarded.NO DECORATIONS ON JARS PERMITTED.PREMIUMS: $7-$6-$5-$4

ARTICLE DESIGNATION

1. Preserves and jellies, 6 varieties, even size jelly jars2. Canned Fruit, 6 varieties, quart jars3. Canned Vegetables, 6 varieties, quart jarsPREMIUMS: $3-$2-$14. Canned Peaches - Quart5. Canned Pears - Quart6. Canned Cherries - Quart7. Canned Prunes - Quart8. Canned Blackberries - Quart9. Canned Apples - Quart10. Canned Grapes - Quart11. Canned Green Beans - Quart12. Canned Yellow Beans - Quart13. Canned Shell Beans - Quart14. Canned Lima Beans - Quart15. Canned Corn, White - Pint16. Canned Corn, Yellow - Pint17. Canned Peas - Pint18. Canned Carrots - Quart

19. Canned Catsup - Pint20. Canned Tomatoes, Red - Quart21. Canned Tomatoes, Yellow - Quart22. Canned Tomato Juice, Red - Quart23. Canned Beets - Quart24. Canned Pickles - Quart25. Canned Pumpkin - Quart26. Canned Squash - Pint27. Canned Vegetable Soup - Quart28. Canned Spaghetti Sauce - Quart29. Canned Relish - Pint30. Canned Hot Peppers - Quart31. Canned Apple Butter - Pint32. Canned Apple Sauce - Quart33. Canned Salsa - Pint

SPECIAL AWARDSA “Gardener of the Year” award

will be presented to the top vegetable displayer at the2012 Tuscarawas County Fair.

A “Canner of the Year” awardwill be presented to the

top canner exhibitor of the2012 Tuscarawas County Fair.

SENIOR FAIR FARM PRODUCTS - continuedLifetime Memorial

Quilts

Call “Ed” for details.(330) 308-5697 home(330) 340-4959 cell

For the first time ever, highly skilled Amish seamstresses will hand sew your family’s sweaters, t-shirts, sweatshirts and other clothing of into beautiful quilts. Truly a unique gift or family heirloom!

For a better tomorrow, remember these local candidates on Election Day!

Paid for by The Tuscarawas County Republican Party

203 S Wooster Avenue • P.O. Box 542 • Dover, OH 44622Linda Zesiger, Treasurer

330.343.6131

al landisCandidate for and Current State Representative 98th District

shane gunnoeCandidate forTuscarawas County Commissioner

ryan styerCandidate for and Current Prosecuting Attorney

nicholas homrighausenCandidate forClerk of Court of Common Pleas

gerry mroczkowskiCandidate for Sheriff

meet the candidates during the fair!Visit our booth under the grandstand.

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CLASS 14 – HONEY(Must use 3 – 1 lb. Queen line glass jars for all extracted honey entries.)PREMIUM: $2.50-$2-$1.50

GENERAL RULES:1. Only one entry in each class may be

made by an exhibitor.2. All apiary product exhibits shall be

produced by the exhibitor in his own apiary operation.

3. Entries open to Tuscarawas and adjoining counties.

4. Must purchase membership/season ticket. If any questions on the Honey Department, contact Jim Sigrist, P.O. Box 303, Sugarcreek OH 44681 or 330-852-2168

ARTICLE DESIGNATION

1. Extracted Honey – white2. Extracted Honey – light amber3. Extracted Honey – amber4. Extracted Honey – dark5. Honey in extracting frame (Must

be bee proof container or wrapped in clear wrapping. Must be ripe for extracting.)

6. Block Wax – approximately 1 lb.7. Ornamental Figurines - Bees Wax8. Candles - Bees Wax

CLASS 15 – SCARECROW CONTEST ARTICLE DESIGNATION – 1

Judging: Monday, Sept. 17, 2012PREMIUMS: $10-$8-$6-$5-$4Entries in this department must be made by 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17th. This may be done in person or by mail. Entries must be in place between Noon and 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16.Competition is open to residents of Tuscarawas County. Only one entry per exhibitor. All exhibitors must purchase an exhibitor’s membership ticket. Entries may be dismissed between 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23.

RULES FOR SCARECROW CONTEST:1. Entries must be freestanding. NO SEATED FIGURES PLEASE.2. Height must not exceed six feet, nor below 36 inches. Depth and width should not

exceed 36 inches.3. Vegetables, flowers, or fruit may be used in the exhibit, but vegetables and fruit decay

within the course of the fair week is strongly discouraged.4. Use of commercial or rubber masks are discouraged. This will enable scarecrow to

have a more homemade look. Note: This contest is designed to be a “Fun” category with entries expressing the originality and creativity of the exhibitors. Scarecrows may be loveable, mischievous, humorous or whatever the exhibitor decides to use to express his or her idea.

CLASS 16 – HAY SHOW

1. Entries must be made at the Secretary’s Office by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 17, 2012.

2. Entries must be in place between Noon and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 16.

3. An exhibitor is limited to one entry per class.

4. Show samples must be selected from this year’s hay crop by the exhibitor.

5. U.S. Department of Agriculture standards for hay will be used in judging the exhibit, insofar as possible.

6. Exhibit to consist of one square bale of hay, machine tied only.

7. All entries to be removed by exhibitor be-tween 6 - 8 p.m. on the last day of the fair.

PREMIUMS: $7-$6-$5

ARTICLE DESIGNATION

1A. 75 percent or more Alfalfa1B. 75 percent or more Clover1C. 75 percent or more Grass

PREMIUMS: $5-$4-$3

ARTICLE DESIGNATION

2A. Corn Silage2B. Haylage

THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE FOR NON-LIVESTOCK ENTRIES, BUT A FAIR PASS MUST BE PURCHASED.See page 25 for Non-Livestock Entry Form.

TUSCARAWAS COUNTY RESIDENTS (Membership includes voting privileges) ___ Membership tickets - 4 admissions $ 15.00___ Membership tickets - 7 admissions $ 25.00

NON- TUSCARAWAS COUNTY RESIDENTS (No voting privileges) ___ Season tickets with 4 admissions $ 15.00___ Season tickets with 7 admissions $ 25.00

FAIR PASSES

Tuscarawas counTy Fun FacT

Tuscarawas county is 8th in ohio

in hay production.

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