2019 OC Fair. Sugar Arts & confections Competition Guide

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1 OC Fair IMPORTANT DATES to remember Online registration opens February 4 - OC Fair runs July 12- August 11, In-Person Entry Help Days...Monday & Tuesday, May 20-21, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Entry Deadline...Monday, July 1, by midnight Entry Delivery...Tuesday, July 9, 7-9:30 a.m. Awards Ceremony...Saturday, August 10, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sugar Arts Entry Pickup...Tuesday, August 13, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. CONTACT Pamela Wnuck, Culinary Arts Program Coordinator Office (714) culinary@ocfair.com 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Rules... 1 Eligibility / Entry Limit / Exhibitor Ticket...2 How to Enter / Help with Entering...3 Entry Delivery / Entry Pickup...4 Judging...5 Awards / Awards Ceremony...6 Sugar Arts Divisions Division 1030 Decorated Fondant Formal Cake Division 1031 Decorated Fondant Non-Formal Cake Division 1032 Traditional Icing Cake Division 1033 Sugar Sculpture, Molded Sugar & Edible Art Division 1034 Decorated Cupcakes, Cookies & Petit Fours Confections Divisions...9 Division 1035 Chocolate Confections Division 1036 Sugar Confections Youth Divisions...10 Division 372 Youth Sugar Arts, Ages 9-12 Division 373 Youth Sugar Arts, Ages Division 384 Youth Confections, Ages 9-12 Division 385 Youth Confections, Ages 13-17

3 RULES 1. Local and State Rules govern this competition. 2. Exhibitors are responsible for reading the Competition Guidelines and must abide by them. 3. If assistance is needed to determine the Division and/or Class, please contact the Culinary Department at (714) or Personal assistance is also available on Help Days; see Help With Entering on page Entry fees are non-refundable. There will be no refunds for any reason. By entering the competition you are confirming that you accept the no-refund policy. 5. Each entry must be the sole work of one exhibitor and must be original, not copied. While you can take inspiration from various places, your design should not be copied from the internet, books, magazines, or directly from another cake artist s website, Pinterest, etc. All exhibitors found in violation of this will be disqualified. Entries previously exhibited at the OC Fair are not eligible. 6. Sugar Arts entries: Must be attached to an un-iced base 1 inch larger than the cake base on all sides for handling. Need to be original and handmade by the exhibitor. Cannot be glued (frosting/fondant only) or contain fresh fruit. Must be a maximum of 18 inches front-to-back, 24 inches wide, and 30 inches tall. Items exceeding these dimensions will be disqualified. 7. Confection entries: Must be handmade by the exhibitor from scratch and not from a prepared mix. Must include an ingredient list on a 3-inch by 5-inch card. Do not include your name on the card. Should be placed on a disposable plate and contained within a resealable bag. 8. Refrigeration will not be available. 9. Final acceptance of the entry will be left to the discretion of the Program Coordinator. Judges and/ or the Program Coordinator have the option of reassigning an entry to a more appropriate Division or Class. 10. Food items will be selected for display and discarded after each show or when they deteriorate. 11. Due to the family-oriented theme of the OC Fair, no work dealing with drug use, obscenity, defamatory statements, violence or gang activity, satanic or cult themes or other offensive or objectionable content will be accepted. This is at the discretion of the OC Fair staff. 12. Although reasonable efforts will be undertaken to safeguard exhibitors property against loss, damage or theft, neither the State of California nor the OC Fair & Event Center will be responsible for any loss, damage or theft of exhibitors property brought on the premises during the period of the OC Fair. Every precaution will be taken in the handling and exhibiting of entries. 13. Sugar Art exhibits must be picked up on Entry Pickup Day, Tuesday, August 13, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Failure to do so may result in the items being discarded. 1

4 ELIGIBILITY Sugar Arts & confections Competition Guide Adult Divisions: Open to California residents, ages 18 or older. Youth Divisions: Open to youth ages 9-17 (by July 12, ) who live or attend school in California. ENTRY LIMIT Adults: 1 entry per Class Youth: 2 entries per Class Adult exhibitors may enter in several Divisions and in several Classes (see pages 7-9 for a listing of Divisions and Classes) but may enter only one item in each Class. If two or more entries are made in the same Class, only the first entry will be accepted. Other entries in the Class will be deleted by the entry office and refunds will not be issued. Youth may enter up to two entries per class. OC FAIR Exhibitor TICKET Exhibitors will receive one (1) OC Fair admission ticket at the time of entry delivery. One (1) ticket per exhibitor, not one per entry. Tickets are valid any day the Fair is open. Exhibitor must be present to receive a ticket. 2

5 HOW TO ENTER Sugar Arts & confections Competition Guide Online Entry Deadline: Monday, July 1,, by midnight 1. Review the Sugar Arts & Confections Category Rules and OC Fair Guidelines. 2. Choose from the Divisions and Classes listed on pages Enter online at ocfair.fairmanager.com and pay the entry fee (per entry). Exhibitor Name Entries must be made under the name of the individual who prepared it. Do not use business or fictitious names. Enter using the exhibitor s name as it will appear on the display tag. This also applies to all youth entries. All entries must be made by an individual, not a group or family. Last year s accounts are no longer valid. All exhibitors must create a new account. Entry Confirmation An confirmation will be sent immediately after your online payment is received. If the confirmation does not arrive shortly after submitting payment, please check your Spam/ Junk folder before contacting the OC Fair. Entry Fees Entry fees are payable online with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Amex). No refunds will be issued. Adult Divisions - $5 per entry Youth Divisions - $3 per entry acres of Fun July 12-Aug 11, HELP WITH ENTERING Phone: During office hours at (714) culinary@ocfair.com For additional help: Entry Tutorial - FAQs In-Person Help Days May 20 & 21 (Monday & Tuesday), 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Located in the OC Fair Administration Building. Park in Lot F located inside Gate 4 off Arlington Drive. View map. Orange Cost College Fairview Rd. Gate 3 Lot E Lot D ENTER GATE 4 Gate 4 Lot F OC Fair & Event Center 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, Ca Arlington Dr. Administration Campground Gate Green Gate Pacific Amphitheatre ocfair.com Gazebo Plaza Pacifica Campground #15 S Courtyard Box Office Centennial M Farm Silo Building Heroes Hall Cen Ba Arco Civic Center Park Vanguard Way Costa Mesa Police Dept. Fire Dept 3

6 entry delivery Delivery Date: Tuesday, July 9, 7-9:30 a.m. One participation ribbon will be given to each exhibitor on Entry Delivery Day. Exhibitor must be present to receive an admission ticket. Late deliveries will not be accepted. Where to Deliver Entries Deliver entries to the OC Promenade between the Home Arts and Visual Arts Galleries (see map). Claim Checks Claim checks will be provided when entries are delivered. Claim checks are required to pick acres up of judging Fun comment sheets and potential ribbons during the Fair. July 12-Aug 11, Entries may be delivered by someone other than the exhibitor. Download entry delivery map. ocfair.com OC Fair & Event Center 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, Ca Davis School ENTER GATE 5 TeWinkle Park Juniper Dr. Orange Cost College Fairview Rd. Merrimac Fairview Rd. Gate 3 Lot E Lot D Lot C Arco Gate 4 Lot F Fair Dr. Civic Center Park Box Office Arlington Dr. Administration Campground Gate Green Gate Pacific Amphitheatre Gate 2 Vanguard Way Lot B Gazebo Plaza Pacifica Costa Mesa Police Dept. Fire Dept Campground #15 Courtyard Gate 4.5 COSTA MESA SANTA ANA PAVILION HUNTINGTON BEACH Centennial Millennium Farm Barn AG Silo Memorial Building Heroes Hall Century Barn Blue Gate Main Gate Maintenance Yard The Hangar Vanguard University MAIN MALL Gate 5 Gate 7 Action Sports Arena Safety & Security ANAHEIM OC PROMENADE LOS ALAMITOS Baja Red Gate Walk Park Lot A Fair Dr. Newport Mesa Church Lot I The E&E Ranch Swine Tent Show Ring Arlington Dr. Corp Yard Yellow Gate Spectra Lot H Del Mar Ave Gate 8 Lot G Gate 9 S. Newport Blvd. Equestrian Center 55 Gate 10 Costa Mesa Freeway N. Newport Blvd. Mesa Dr. entry pickup (Sugar arts only) Pickup Date: Tuesday, August 13, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Entry pickup is the same as the entry delivery route. Claim Check or photo ID is required for pick up. If you are unable to pick up your items, please arrange for someone to pick them up for you. Unclaimed items and ribbons become the property of the OC Fair and will be discarded. The OC Fair & Event Center is not responsible for exhibits left after this date. 4

7 judging Sugar Arts & confections Competition Guide Qualified judges are selected by the Program Coordinator to judge all culinary exhibits and special contests. These judges with diverse and impressive résumés have included the following: a Michelin Star Chef, a Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF), celebrity chefs, cookbook authors and food bloggers, Culinary Instititute of America (CIA) and Le Cordon Bleu graduates, UCCE Master Food Preservers, and a credentialed Flavorologist, Pâtissier and Chocolatier. Adult Divisions Placed using the American Judging System where exhibits are ranked one against another. First, Second, Third Place and Honorable Mention may be awarded in each Class if judges so determine. First Place Winners will compete for Division Winner. Division Winners will compete for Best of Show. Youth Divisions Placed using the Danish Judging System where each entry is judged on how well it meets a standard rather than how it compares to other entries. Entries are judged Blue (superior), Red (very good) or White (average) Award. There may be more than one Blue, Red or White Award per Class. All Blue Awards will then compete, using the American Judging System, for Best of Class. Those chosen for Best of Class will compete for Division Winner. Judging Criteria Read the Culinary Arts Judging Criteria for each Division. Comment Sheets Comment sheets for each entry will be made available at the Information Desk in Culinary Arts. Comment sheets are notes from the judges on the entry s performance in the competition. They are available for pick up, with claim check or photo ID, any day of the Fair. Reassignment of Entry Division or Class Judges and/or the Program Coordinator have the option of reassigning an entry to a more appropriate Division or Class or combining Divisions or Classes to create an adequate judging pool. Nonetheless, it is the responsibility of exhibitors to enter work in the appropriate Class. Failure to enter the appropriate Class may result in disqualification Disqualified Entries If an entry is disqualified after judging is complete, the judge will not change the status of awards given for other entries. Judges reserve the right to remove or disqualify any entry in violation of the rules, in poor taste, or not in accordance with the competition standards. 5

8 AWARDS Sugar Arts & confections Competition Guide Includes ribbons and/or prize money (premiums) Adult Divisions Youth Divisions Best of Show...$100 Division Winner... $50 Division Winner...$50 Best of Class... $25 First Place...$25 Blue, Red, White... Ribbon Second Place...$15 Third Place...$10 Comment sheets may be picked up, with claim check or photo ID, any day of the Fair. Final Pickup Day is Monday, August 12, 8 a.m. - noon. Award checks will be made payable to the exhibitor whose name appears on the entry form and mailed within 30 days after the close of the OC Fair. Judging Results Entries will be selected for display in the OC Promenade with any awards received. Results will be posted online at ocfair.com/results within a week after the competition date. Please do not call or for competition results. OC Fair Exhibitor Renaissance Award The OC Fair Exhibitor Renaissance Award will recognize an Adult and Youth individual with multiple skill-sets that has entered in judged competitions. See OC Fair Exhibition Awards for more details. Awards Ceremony Saturday, August 10, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ribbons and rosettes will be given out during the Awards Ceremony. Premuims will be mailed. Ceremony will be hosted on the OC Promenade Main Stage. Best of Show, Division Winners, Best of Class, Judges Award, People s Choice, Culinary Excellence & Staff Award recipients will be sent an invitation to attend and be recognized at the ceremony.. Invitations will be sent to the address provided at entry registration, and two admission tickets will be made available at will call for attendees. All exhibitors and the general public are welcome to attend the ceremony. 6

9 Adult sugar arts Divisions ELIGIBILITY Open to California residents, ages 18 or older. Entry limit 1 entry per Class entry Fee $5 per entry Do not decorate an actual cake. Use Styrofoam forms only for cakes/tiers. Pillars, separators and support equipment may be non-edible. Base of cake may not exceed 18 inches front to back and/or 24 inches wide, and 30 inches tall, and at least one inch of the base on all sides must to be left un-iced for handling. Entries must be exhibitor s original design. Entries previously exhibited at the OC Fair cannot be resubmitted. All decorations must be handmade by exhibitor and edible. Traditional icing may be American or decorator s icing, French, Swiss or meringue based. All entries will be judged on decoration and will not be tasted. Exhibitors will be limited to 30 minutes for final setup for prompt judging. DIVISION 1030 decorated fondant formal cake Class 01: Wedding/Anniversary Design Class 02: Other, specify item DIVISION 1031 decorated fondant non-formal cake Class 01: Birthday or Celebration Cake (e.g., shower, graduation, anniversary, retirement) Class 02: OC Fair Theme, Acres of Fun! Class 03: Movie, Stage/Show or Book Class 04: Floral or Fruit Class 05: Other, Non-Formal Design, specify item (e.g., gravity defying) DIVISION 1032 traditional icing cake Class 01: Wedding or Formal Design Class 02: OC Fair Theme, Acres of Fun! Class 03: Detailed Piping Design Class 04: Other, Non-Formal Design, specify item DIVISION 1033 sugar sculpture, molded sugar & edible art Class 01: Floral Piece Class 02: Sugar Art Piece (e.g., spun sugar, cast, pastillage or combination) Class 03: Assemblage (Creation from purchased pieces such as cookies and candies) Class 04: Other, specify item (e.g., gelatin art) 7

10 Adult sugar arts Divisions DIVISION 1034 decorated cupcakes, cookies & petit fours Entires will be judged on decoration only and will not be tasted. Cupcakes or Cookies: 6 identical pieces, or up to 6 unique designs which follow a theme. There are no restrictions on the size or shape of the cookies, but the base/board should not exceed 20 by 20. Class 01: Decorated Cupcakes (e.g., holiday, animal, ocean, celebration) Class 02: Petit Fours Class 03: Iced Cookies Class 04: OC Fair Theme, Acres of Fun! 8

11 adult confections divisions ELIGIBILITY Open to California residents, ages 18 or older. Entry limit 1 entry per Class entry Fee $5 per entry Prepare a list of all ingredients in your recipe on a 3-inch by 5-inch card. Do not put your name on your ingredients list. Bring the card with your entry. Submit ½ pound or 9 pieces of the same recipe. Use 7- to 9-inch disposable plates and cover with plastic wrap or slide plate into resealable bag DIVISION 1035 chocolate confections All candy entries must be at least ½ lb or 9 pieces. DIVISION 1036 sugar confections All candy entries must be at least ½ lb or 9 pieces. Class 01: Fudge, Milk/Dark/White Chocolate (with or without nuts) (e.g., tiger butter, plain, mixed) Class 02: Fudge with Other Flavors or Ingredients (e.g., peanut butter, mint) Class 03: Truffles/Bon-Bons Class 04: Chocolate Handmade Candy (e.g., filled, plain) Class 05: Chocolate Dipped Candies, specify item Class 01: Toffee Class 02: Brittle Class 03: Marshmallow (e.g., vanilla, passionfruit, strawberry, mint) Class 04: Caramels (e.g., turtles, any caramel creation) Class 05: Other, specify item (e.g., nougat, praline, gummies, Turkish Delight) Class 06: Other, specify item 9

12 Youth divisions Ages 9-17 ELIGIBILITY Open to youth ages 9-17 who live in California. Entry limit 2 entries per Class Entry Fee $3 per entry Entries must be made by the exhibitor with minimal or no parental assistance. division 372 Youth sugar arts junior, ages 9-12 Youth entries must follow the same rules and requirements as Adult Divisions. See entry rules on page 7-8. Entries will be judged only on decoration and will not be tasted. Experience is not required. Class 01: Cake, any (e.g., fair theme, birthday, celebration, movie) Class 02: Any item, specify (e.g., iced cookies, cake pops, gingerbread house) division 373 Youth sugar arts young adult, ages Youth entries must follow the same rules and requirements as Adult Divisions. See entry rules on page 7-8. Entries will be judged only on decoration and will not be tasted. Experience is not required. Class 01: Cake, any (e.g., fair theme, birthday, celebration, movie) Class 02: Any item, specify (e.g., iced cookies, cake pops, gingerbread house) division 384 Youth confections junior, ages 9-12 Youth entries must follow the same rules and requirements as Adult Divisions. See entry rules on page 9. Experience is not required. Class 01: Fudge, any Class 02: Any item, specify (e.g., marshmallow, dipped, truffles, toffee) division 385 Youth confections young adult, ages Youth entries must follow the same rules and requirements as Adult Divisions. See entry rules on page 9. Experience is not required. Class 01: Fudge, any Class 02: Any item, specify (e.g., marshmallow, dipped, truffles, toffee) 10