2013 MERCED COUNTY SPRING FAIR LOS BANOS

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1 2013 MERCED COUNTY SPRING FAIR LOS BANOS NEW FOR 2013: Sr Department: Decorated Mailboxes BBQ Sauce Contest Quilt of Valor Quilt Groups Re-Purposed Clothing Pinterest DIY Project Developmentally Challenged Sr Arts & Crafts Jr Department: Re-Purposed Clothing 4-H Department: 2 Yard Wonder Wearable Art Livestock Department: Showmanship Late Fee Club Swine Weight Change Auction Runner Rule Show Time Change/Rabbits & Avian 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS LOCAL RULES 4 SPECIAL CONTESTS 5 ALFALFA HAY CONTEST 7 SENIOR DEPARTMENT 8 SENIOR FLORICULTURE 8 SENIOR HOME ARTS, HOBBY, AND CRAFTS 13 SENIOR FINE ARTS 18 SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHY 19 JUNIOR DEPARTMENT 21 JUNIOR FLORICULTURE 22 JUNIOR HOME ARTS 23 JUNIOR ARTS AND CRAFTS 25 JUNIOR FINE ARTS 27 JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY 27 JUNIOR INDUSTRIAL ARTS 28 FFA DIVISIONS 29 AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS 29 HORTICULTURE 31 4-H DIVISIONS 32 4-H HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT 32 4-H ARTS AND CRAFTS 35 4-H MECHANICAL SCIENCE 35 4-H PLANT SCIENCE, MISCELLANEOUS, AND RECORD BOOKS 36 JUNIOR LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT 37 LIVESTOCK SCHEDULE 40 EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS 41 4-H & FFA SPECIAL BARN QUILT CONTEST 41 BEEF CATTLE 41 DAIRY CATTLE 43 SWINE 46 SHEEP 47 GOATS 49 SMALL ANIMAL AUCTION 51 RABBITS 51 AVIAN SCIENCE 52 PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION BUYERS 54 Merced County Spring Fair P.O. Box F Street Los Banos, CA Phone: (209) Fax: (209)

3 MERCED COUNTY SPRING FAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT S LETTER Brett Silva It is almost that time of year, the time of year for the May Day Spring Fair! For some exhibitors, that time seems to be all year round. Whether it s working on their project from welding a trailer to fixing engines to making something with wood or whether it s caring for their animals and going to other shows, it feels like its always fair time. Imagine the Fun is the theme this year. Perfect! Everyone has great memories of past fairs and everyone imagines what the next year will bring. This year will be a great year! Imagine winning first place in a contest. Imagine the smell of corn dogs and cinnamon rolls. Imagine the feeling you get at the top of the Ferris wheel. Imagine the sights and sounds of young children as they learn and interact with the Little Hands for Ag exhibit and imagine the children s awe when they see the animals. Imagine the Fun the fair gives us. I hope everyone will come and join in the fun at the fair. For one week a year the fair is a place to go and to see the animal exhibits, ride the rides, and eat the food and enjoy all the festivities the fair has to offer. For one week a year there is no better place to be. Imagine the fun! Sincerely, Brett Silva Fair Board President Jonathan Andrews Larry Bergman Larry Borelli James Buttrey Pat Gallichio Bridget Martinelli Stacey Machado Jeremy O Banion Paul Parreira Nikki Patricio Mark Pazin Michael Santos Scott Silveira Luis Lara 3

4 LOCAL RULES 1. The Merced County Spring Fair, Los Banos, commences Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 10 a.m. and closes at midnight, Sunday, May 5, The Fair Administration Building is located at the corner of 4 th and F Streets, Los Banos. 3. CLOSING DATE for all entries, except Cut Flowers, Special Contests, Market Animals and Replacement Heifers is April 1. The closing date for Cut Flowers is April 30. See Livestock Department for livestock closing dates. However, the Management reserves the right to close a class entry before closing dates in the event that all available space has been allotted. 4. All entries (except floral walk-ins and special contests), for the 2013 Merced County Spring Fair must be made online by accessing our web site at by April 1, :59 p.m. 5. Entry fees are non-refundable. 6. All entries are at the exhibitor s risk. The Fair Management will in no case be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. 7. Checks will be made payable to Owner listed on entry. All premium checks not cashed within 90 days of date issued will be revoked. 8. No passenger vehicles will be allowed to park in other than designated areas at any time. Vehicles parked in other areas may be towed away at the expense of the owner. 9. Exhibitors are urged to become familiar with all Local and State Rules, which will be strictly enforced. 10. NOTE TO EXHIBITORS: All rules contained in State Rules for California Fairs as established by the Division of Fairs & Expositions apply to the Spring Fair. A copy may be obtained from the Division of Fairs and Expositions (send a self-addressed, stamped envelope, 1010 Hurley Way, Sacramento, CA 95825) or maybe viewed from their web site at a. Protests will be considered only if there has been a violation of State or Local Rules. Decisions of Judges, Veterinarians, Weighmasters, Livestock Superintendent and Timers cannot be protested and are final. b. All protests must be presented to the Management of the Fair in writing within 24 hours of the alleged violation, or 24 hours after the results are available to the public of exhibits judged pre-fair. c. Protest must be accompanied by a $100 deposit (cash, money order, or certified check) which will be returned only if the protest is determined valid. d. Protest and appropriate action are decided by the Fair s Board of Directors or designees in a timely manner. e. Violations of State Rules may be appealed to Fairs and Expositions. 12. Exhibitors in the Senior Departments will be limited to residents of Merced County with the exception of Division 71, which is open to exhibitors statewide. Exhibitors in the Junior Departments are open only to children who reside in Merced County and/or attend a Merced County School. Directors, Fair Managers, and/or their spouses are not eligible to exhibit at their own county fair. 13. Complimentary entries will be welcome if space permits. No entry will be required for such exhibits. 14. Exhibitors who engage in foods or baking confections as a profession (including catering and teaching) are not eligible to enter in any foods or baking divisions. JUDGING SYSTEMS DANISH JUDGING: based upon established standards of quality for each type of product. In this system, each exhibit is judged according to how well it meets those standards, rather than how it compares with other exhibits. Placing Description Score Ribbon Group 1 Superior Blue Group 2 Good Red Group 3 Average White Group 4 Poor 69-0 No ribbon AMERICAN JUDGING: judging process to rank exhibits against one another and award one first placing, one second, one third, etc. COUNTY OFFICIALS Merced County Board of Supervisors: Hubert Hub Walsh, Diedre Kelsey, Linn E. Davis, Jerry O Banion, and John Pedrozo MERCED COUNTY SPRING FAIR STAFF Ron Brandt, CEO/ Fair Manager Patti Toscano, Fair Coordinator 4

5 SPECIAL CONTESTS Cheesecake Contest May 1, 2013 at 5:30 pm Portuguese Sweet Bread May 1, 2013 at 7:30 pm Kids Best Ever Baking Contest May 2, 2013 at 4:30 pm Best Ever Cookie Contest May 2, 2013 at 5:30 pm Nuts About Almonds Contest May 3, 2013 at 5:30 pm Homemade Pasta Sauce Contest May 4, 2013 at 5:30 pm Mexican Salsa Contest May 5, 2013 at 1:00 pm Homemade Sausage Contest May 5, 2013 at 3:00 pm All contests are open to any Merced County amateur cook. All contests will be judged orally before an audience at the Skill Demonstration Stage in the Exhibit Building during the Fair. Entry Forms may be filled out on the day of the contest. Entries will be received 1 ½ to ½ hour prior to the contest. Your entry will admit you to the Fair free of charge through the Fifth Street entrance. Recipe must accompany entry upon delivery. Exhibitors name may not appear on the recipe card. Entries are limited to one per class in all Special Contests except Best Ever Cookie Contest, which is limited to two entries per class. All food entries become property of the fair. Disposable containers are recommended. Exhibitors may pick up their empty containers following the judging. SPECIAL CHEESECAKE CONTEST Sponsored By: Gloria & Ken Mendonca $25 $15 $10 American System of Judging Contestants may not use packaged mix. Cheesecake must be homemade. A 6-12 whole cheesecake must be submitted for judging. Persons not placing first, second or third may take their cheesecakes home immediately following the contest. Winners cheesecakes shall be made available for tasting by contestants only, following judging. Deliver cheesecakes to the fair May 1st, between 4-5pm. DIVISION 1: SPECIAL CHEESECAKE CONTEST Class: 1. Classic Plain Cheesecake, without fruit 2. Plain Cheesecake, with fruit 3. Chocolate Cheesecake 4. Flavored Cheesecake (almond, mint, lemon, amaretto, etc.) 5. Savory Cheesecake SWEET ON PORTUGUESE SWEET BREAD Sponsored by Tom & Pat Brazil 1 st 2 nd 3 rd $50 $30 $20 American System of Judging Contestants may not use packaged mix. Sweet Bread must be homemade. Whole loaf of sweet bread must be submitted for judging. Persons not placing first, second or third may take their sweet bread home immediately following the contest. Winners sweet bread shall be made available for tasting by contestants only, following judging. Deliver sweet bread to the fair May 1st, between 6-7pm. DIVISION 2 : PORTUGUESE SWEET BREAD Class : 1. Portuguese Sweet Bread KIDS BEST EVER BAKING CONTEST Sponsored By: Biscotti By Auntie B.B. $25 $15 $10 American System of Judging Contestants must be 14 years and under. They must do their own mixing and baking. One half dozen cookies or one whole cake or pie must be submitted for judging. Recipe must be provided with entry. Kids deliver baked items to the fair May 2nd, between 3-4pm. DIVISION 3 : KIDS BEST EVER BAKING CONTEST Class : 1. Any cookie or bar 2. Any cake or pie BEST EVER COOKIE CONTEST Sponsored By: Bella Luna Bakery Vinnie DeAngelo 5

6 $25 $15 $10 American System of Judging Contestants may not use packaged mix. Cookies must be handmade. ½ dozen cookies must be submitted for judging. Persons not placing first, second or third may take their cookies home immediately following the contest. Winners cookies shall be made available for tasting by contestants only, following judging. Deliver cookies to the fair May 2nd, between 4-5pm. DIVISION 4: BEST EVER COOKIE CONTEST Class: 1. Chocolate Chip Cookies 2. Oatmeal Cookies 3. Bar Cookies 4. Any Other Cookies (rolled or drop) NUTS ABOUT ALMONDS CONTEST Sponsored By: Ryan Parreira Almond Co., LLC $25 $15 $10 American System of Judging Hot entries must be delivered to the Exhibit Building at 5:00 p.m. It is the exhibitor s responsibility to keep their entry hot. Hot entries will be judged at 5:30 p.m. Entry must include almonds: whole, sliced, chopped, etc. Almond flavoring is allowed but nutmeats must be used in the entry. Deliver items to fair May 3rd, between 4-5pm. DIVISION 5: NUTS ABOUT ALMONDS CONTEST Class: 1. Main Dish 2. Appetizer 3. Cookie 4. Cakes/Pies 5. Candy/Confection SPECIAL HOMEMADE PASTA SAUCE CONTEST Sponsored By: Café Fina Fisherman s Wharf Monterey $75 $50 $30 American System of Judging Entry must be made from a non-published recipe. Tomato based sauces only. Submit entry in a disposable quart size container. Sauce will be judged on pasta provided by the Fair. Deliver sauce to fair May 4th, between 4-5pm. DIVISION 6: SPECIAL HOMEMADE PASTA SAUCE CONTEST Class: 1. Pasta Sauce, tomato base 2. Other, non tomato SPECIAL MEXICAN SALSA CONTEST Sponsored By: Espana s Mexican Restaurant 1 ST 2 ND $20 $10 American System of Judging This contest is limited to freshly made (unprocessed) Mexican style salsa to be used for dipping. Ingredients may be fresh, frozen, and/or canned. Salsa will be judged on tortilla chips provided by Espana s. One cup of salsa must be submitted for judging in a clear glass, one-pint canning jar, covered with a lid and ring. Entries containing extra hot peppers will not be accepted. (ie: ghost peppers, habanero, scotch bonnet, etc.) Exhibitor s name may not be visible on the jar. Persons not placing first, second or third may take their salsa home immediately following the contest. Winners salsa shall be made available for tasting by contestants only, following judging. Deliver salsa to fair May 5th, between 11:30-12:30pm. Best of Show winner will receive $25 plus an Espana s gift certificate valued at $25. DIVISION 7: SPECIAL MEXICAN SALSA CONTEST Class: 1. Salsa made with tomatoes, canned or Fresh tomatoes 2. Salsa made with fresh fruit 6

7 SPECIAL HOMEMADE SAUSAGE CONTEST Sponsored By: Ron Alberti $50 $30 $20 American System of Judging Entry must be made from non-published recipe. Sausage must be homemade and accompanied by the contestant named on the entry. Each entry must be a minimum of one pound (1 lb) of sausage. Entrant will be responsible for grilling/cooking their own sausage. Grills will be provided. Only contestant will be allowed in the grilling area. Persons not placing 1 st, 2 nd, or 3 rd may take their sausage home immediately following contest. Winners sausage shall be made available for tasting by contestants only following judging. Deliver sausage to fair May 5th, between 1:00-2:30pm. Entrants must be registered no later than 2:30pm. DIVISION 8: SPECIAL HOMEMADE SAUSAGE CONTEST Class: 1 Italian 2. Portuguese 3. Other, must identify SR CLASS 1 st 2 nd 3 rd $200 $100 $50 JR CLASS $25 $20 $10 DIVISION 9: SPECIAL BARN QUILT CONTEST Class: 1. Sr. Special Barn Quilt (18 yrs & over) 2. Jr. Special Barn Quilt (17 yrs & younger) 3. Jr. Groups Special Barn Quilt, class Projects or any group other than 4-H Or FFA ALFALFA HAY CONTEST Sponsored By: J.L. Analytical San Joaquin Valley Hay Growers ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: April 22, :00 p.m. WALK-IN ENTRY DUE: April 23, :00 p.m. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 23, Exhibit Building SPECIAL BARN QUILT CONTEST A Barn Quilt is a 4 x4 piece of plywood painted with a colorful quilt block pattern. The block is framed and hung on a barn or out building. The Fair will provide the 4 x4 piece of plywood to the entrant. There will be a limited number of entries available, and will be on a first come first serve basis. The completed Barn Quilts will become the property of the fair and used at their discretion. There will be Barn Quilt samples available for viewing in the main office. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 13, Germino Building 10a.m. to 4p.m. JUDGING: April 15 American System of Judging $100 $70 $50 American System of Judging 1. Limited to ONE entry (1 bale) per grower. 2. Limited to alfalfa hay growers residing in Merced County. Hay must be grown in Merced County. 3. Entries must be from current 2013 crop. 4. Entry to be standard, commercial bale. 5. Lab test portion of the contest to include taking a sample of the hay and having it tested for specific nutrient content. Physical judging to consist of the hay being judged on physical characteristics. 6. Bale entry will be judged in both categories. 7. Bales become property of the Fair. DIVISION 10: ALFALFA HAY Class: 1. Alfalfa Hay Physical Judging 2. Alfalfa Hay Chemical Analysis 7

8 SENIOR DEPARTMENT SENIOR FLORICULTURE 1. NO ENTRY LIMIT PER EXHIBITOR PER CLASS (Except Gardens). 2. All Junior Exhibitors who do not belong to FFA or 4-H may enter Specimen Division in Senior Floriculture Department. 3. Whole exhibits or portions of exhibits may not be entered in more than one class. 4. Tables for assembling exhibits will be provided near the entry door and no entries in the arrangements and cut flower division may be assembled at the display place. The Management will provide containers for cut specimens. 5. Management reserved the right to assign locations of displays to achieve the most artistic and harmonious effect for the entire show. GLOSSARY OF TERMS 1. ANNUAL: A plant that completes its outdoor cycle of growth in one year. 2. BIENNIAL: A plan that normally completes its outdoor cycle of growth in two years. 3. PERENNIAL: A plant that lives, blooms and seeds for more than two years. Trees and scrubs are hard wood perennials. 4. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS: A plant that lives longer than two years, but which in colder climates dies back to the ground each winter. 5. SPIKE: A flower structure with flowers, stemless or very short-stemmed on a common length stalk. Example: Gladiolus. 6. SPRAY: Portion on a plant with a number of flowers on one stem. Example: Cosmos and Salpiglosses. 7. STEM: The main ascending part of a plant. 8. STALK: A stiff stem which may or may not branch, one or more flowers or buds. 9. BLOOM: Individual flowers, one blossom on a stem. Example: Exhibition Dahlias, Carnations, Roses, all disbudded. 10. SPECIMEN: A single plant, fruit, vegetable, bloom or spike, spray, stalk or stem. 11. NOVICE: Open to amateurs who have not won more than a total of 4 blue ribbons at any previous Merced County Spring Fair. 12. INTERMEDIATE: Open to amateurs who have won 5 to 10 blue ribbons at any previous Merced County Spring Fair. 13. ADVANCED: Open to amateurs who have won more than 10 blue ribbons with 5 or more years experience in flower arrangement competition. GARDENS DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: Starting April 20 JUDGING: April 30, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. American System of Judging Best of Show Rosette 1 ST 2 ND $290 $ ONE entry will be accepted per exhibitor per class. 2. Gardens must be designed, constructed and installed only by person, persons, and club organization members of whose name appears on entry form. Leaders or Instructors may supervise only. 3. Gardens must be completed by 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30th. Monday, May 6, gardens must be torn down, all items removed and space returned to original state. Checks will not be issued until gardens are cleared. 4. Exhibits are to be maintained in fresh state with care of plant and floral material and replacement of any and all dead or deteriorating material. 5. Garden space is limited. Gardens will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. 6. Absolutely no dyed, artificial or painted flowers. Materials must be used in their natural form. 7. Space allotted for each display will be approximately 100 square feet. 8. After judging, the exhibitors must display their name on a suitable sign not exceeding 18 by Work schedule for gardens: Starting April 20-28, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. April 29, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. DIVISION 11: OUTDOOR GARDENS Class: 1. Individual 2. Any group, club, or organization 3. Professional 8

9 BIKES IN BLOOM DELIVER TO FAIR: April 29, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. JUDGING: April 30, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. American System of Judging 1 st 2 nd $20 $15 Limit one entry per exhibitor per class. Amateur gardeners only. Exhibitor must provide bicycle. Bicycle must be designed and constructed by person whose name appears on the entry. Bicycle must be self supportive. All plants, containers, and accessories must be attached to bicycle. Absolutely no dyed, artificial, or painted flowers. DIVISION 12: BIKES IN BLOOM Class: 1. Bikes in Bloom NEW! DECORATED MAILBOXES ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: April 1, :59 p.m. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 29, 8a.m.-8p.m. Germino Building JUDGING: April 30, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. American System of Judging EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 6 between 10:00a.m. and 6:00p.m. 1 st 2 nd 3 rd $25 $20 $15 Exhibitors are limited to one entry per class. All mailboxes must be furnished by the exhibitor. DIVISION 13: DECORATED MAILBOXES Class: 1. Holiday, any 2. Any other CONTAINER GARDENS DELIVER TO FAIR: April 29, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. JUDGING: April 30, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. American System of Judging 1 st 2 nd $20 $15 Limit one entry per exhibitor per class. Amateur gardeners only. Exhibitor must provide container. Absolutely no dyed, artificial, or painted flowers. Materials must be used in their natural form. DIVISION 14 : CONTAINER GARDENS Class: 1 Garden in a Wagon, standard size wagon 2. Garden in a Wheelbarrow, standard size PLANT DIVISIONS DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 30, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Germino Building JUDGING: April 30, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. American System of Judging Best of Show Plant $50 $3 $2 $1 Plant must be shown in a clean pot with saucer or ornamental tub. Plant must have been in possession of the exhibitor for no less than 90 days prior to May 1, Watering instructions must accompany plants, if not, the exhibitor will be responsible for watering own entries. DIVISION 15: POTTED & HANGING PLANTS Class: 1. Any potted or hanging plant DIVISION 16: CACTI & SUCCULENTS (single potted specimens unless otherwise noted) Class: 1. Cactus, and or succulents 3-6 varieties growing in a dish garden, to be named if possible 2. Cactus 9

10 3. Succulent DIVISION 17: PLANTERS & TERRARIUMS (Three or more varieties in a single decorative planter excluding Bonsai. Plants must be rooted. No accessories unless otherwise noted.) Class: 1. Bonsai, plants must be rooted. 2. Outdoor Planter 3. Terrarium, small mouth 4. Cactus and or succulents collection, 3 or more in a re-purposed or recycled container up to 24. Entry will be judged on both planting selection and uniqueness of container. FIRST PERIOD OF JUDGING FLORICULTURE DIVISIONS NOTE: All cut flowers should have self-foliage if possible. ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: April 25, :00 p.m. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 30, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Germino Building JUDGING: April 30, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. American System of Judging Best of Show Floriculture Overall - 1 st Period $25 Best of Show Iris - 1 st Period $25 $3 $2 $1 DIVISION 18: IRIS (One stalk, named if possible) Class: 1. Bearded Iris; white and cream 2. Bearded Iris; pilcatas, blue, purple, violet and rose 3. Bearded Iris; pilcatas, yellow, brown or red 4. Bearded Iris; white and blue or violet bicolor 5. Bearded Iris; white and yellow bi-color 6. Bearded Iris; light blue selfs 7. Bearded Iris; medium to dark blue selfs 8. Bearded Iris; violet or violet bi-tones 9. Bearded Iris; blue-blacks, purple-blacks, violet-blacks 10. Bearded Iris; purple selfs 11. Bearded Iris; light yellow selfs 12. Bearded Iris; bright yellow selfs 13. Bearded Iris; yellow, red, brown or purple bi-color (variegated) 14. Bearded or Dutch Iris; white 15. Any other Iris DIVISION 19: PERENNIALS (Best Display: 3 stems, unless otherwise noted) Class: 1. Carnations 2. Columbine 3. Daisy 4. Delphinium, one stem 5. Dianthus, any variety or color 6. Geranium, with foliage, two stems 7. Peony, one stem 8. Verbena 9. Any other Perennial DIVISION 20: SHRUBS, VINES, LILIES, TUBERS, BULB BLOOMS, DECORATIVE FOLIAGES (One stem unless otherwise noted) Class: 1. Any shrub, vine, lily, tuber, bulb bloom or Decorative foliage DIVISION 21: COLLECTION OF CUT FLOWERS (In single containers) Class: 1. Bearded Iris, not less than 5 varieties, named if possible 2. Snapdragons, not less than 5, named if possible WALK-IN DIVISION 1. Entry need not be made prior to Fair, but can be made online by April 29, :00 p.m. 2. Specimens need not be identified. 3. Any worthy specimen may be entered. 4. Entries are not eligible for Best of Show Award. WALK-IN ENTRY DUE: April 30, :00 a.m. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 30, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Germino Building JUDGING: April 30, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. American System of Judging Best of Show Specimen - 1 st Period $25 10

11 $9 $4 $2 DIVISION 22: WALK-IN SPECIMENS Class: 1. Walk-In Rose, any type 2. Walk-In Iris, any type 3. Walk-In Specimen, any type ARRANGEMENT DIVISIONS 1. All arrangements must contain some fresh flowers and/or fresh plant material. No artificial flowers or foliage will be accepted, except where specified. Dried plant material may be altered. 2. Containers for arrangements and accessories must have owner s name on bottom. 3. Fresh foliage may be used in any arrangement of a specified color. 4. No fresh NATIVE plants may be used in flower arrangements unless grown by an exhibitor. 5. Arrangements must be maintained during show. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 30, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Germino Building JUDGING: April 30, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. American System of Judging Best of Show Arrangement Overall - 1 st Period $50 $9 $4 $3 DIVISION 23: ARRANGEMENTS (Open Division) Class: 1. Dry Arrangement 2. Fresh Arrangement SECOND PERIOD OF JUDGING FLORICULTURE DIVISIONS NOTE: All cut flowers should have self-foliage if possible. ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: April 27, :59 p.m. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: May 3, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Germino Building JUDGING: Friday, May 3, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. American System of Judging Best of Show Rose $25 $3 $2 $1 DIVISION 24: ROSES (One stem with self-foliage unless otherwise noted.) Class: 1. Hybrid Tea, white or cream colors 2. Hybrid Tea, copper and/or pink colors 3. Hybrid Tea, pink colors 4. Hybrid Tea, red colors 5. Hybrid Tea, yellow colors 6. Hybrid Tea, bi-colors and multi-colors 7. Hybrid Peace 8. Hybrid Tropicana 9. Hybrid Tea, any other 10. Gradiflora, red colors 11. Gradiflora, yellow colors 12. Gradiflora, pink colors 13. Gradiflora, any other 14. Floribunda, white 15. Floribunda, yellow colors 16. Floribunda, red colors 17. Floribunda, pink colors 18. Floribunda, any other 19. Climbing Rose, one color, one branch not to exceed 3 ft. 20. Any other Rose DIVISION 25: ROSE BOUQUETS Class: 1. Exhibitor s Bouquet, must be named 2. Hybrid Teas, double, one color 3. Hybrid Teas, double, mixed colors DIVISION 26: STAGES OF THE ROSE Class: 1. From bud to open flower, each vase shall contain three blooms of one variety, half-open; twothirds open and full bloom. Tight buds will not qualify. DIVISION 27: MINIATURE ROSES Class: 1. White or cream color 2. Copper and/or orange colors 3. Pink colors 4. Red colors 11

12 5. Yellow colors 6. Bi-colors and multi-colors 7. Any other DIVISION 28: STAGES OF THE MINIATURE ROSE Class: 1. From bud to open flower, each vase shall contain three blooms of one variety, halfopen; two-thirds open and full bloom. Tight buds will not qualify. DIVISION 29: ANNUALS AND BIENNIALS (Best display, three stems with self-foliage, unless otherwise noted.) Class: 1. Calendula 2. Cantaureau, Bachelor Button 3. Digitalis, Foxglove, one large or two medium 4. Larkspur 5. Pansy 6. Petunia, single ruffled 7. Petunia, double ruffled 8. Poppy, Shirley, single 9. Poppy, Shirley, double 10. Snapdragon 11. Sweet Pea 12. Sweet William 13. Any other annual 14. Any other biennial WALK-IN DIVISION 1. Entry need not be made prior to Fair, but can be made online by May 2, :00 p.m. 2. Specimens need not be identified. 3. Any worthy specimen may be entered. 4. Entries are not eligible for Best of Show. WALK-IN ENTRY DUE: Friday, May 3, 10:00 a.m. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: May 3, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Germino Building JUDGING: May 3, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., American System of Judging Best of Show Specimen - 2 nd Period $25 $9 $4 $2 DIVISION 30: WALK-IN SPECIMENS Class: 1. Walk-In Rose, any type 2. Walk-In Iris, any type 3. Walk-In Specimen, any type ARRANGEMENT DIVISIONS 1. All arrangements must contain some fresh flowers and/or fresh plant material. No artificial flowers or foliage will be accepted, except where specified. Dried plant material may be altered. 2. Containers for arrangements and accessories must have owner s name on bottom. 3. Fresh foliage may be used in any arrangement of a specified color. 4. No fresh NATIVE plants may be used in flower arrangements unless grown by an exhibitor. 5. Arrangements must be maintained during show. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: May 3, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Germino Building JUDGING: May 3, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., American System of Judging Best of Show Arrangement Overall - 2 nd Period $50 $9 $4 $3 DIVISION 31: ARRANGEMENTS Class: 1. Dry Arrangements 2. Fresh Arrangements 3. Arrangements using fresh fruits or vegetables 4. Arrangements using any foliage materials DIVISION 32: DESIGN IN MINIATURES Open division (not to exceed five inches overall, design in miniature 60% for scale) Class: 1. Tiny Teacups 2. A Cook s Creation (container must come from a kitchen) 3. Exhibitor s Choice 12

13 SENIOR HOME ARTS, HOBBY AND CRAFTS DEPARTMENT The Exhibitor must have home produced all entries in these divisions within the last year. Best of Division Ribbons Awarded to the Outstanding Exhibit in Each Division Outstanding Home Arts Exhibit Award Senior Department $30 - Sweepstakes Sponsored by Los Banos Golden Agers Club (Pertains only to Divisions 33-60) PRESERVED FOOD DIVISIONS DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 30, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Exhibit Building JUDGING: April 30, American System of Judging EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 6 between 10:00 a.m. and $4 $3 $2 Two entries will be accepted per exhibitor per class, provided a different recipe is used for each entry. Two identical containers will be required for each entry. One container will be opened for judging and exhibitor is requested to call for same on May 1 th, between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. The other container will remain on display for the duration of the Spring Fair. STANDARD JAR: A container specifically or specially designed for canning purposes. No paraffin seals. All canning must be in sealed jars. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: Clear glass, wide or narrow mouth jar with sealed lids. JELLIES: Clear glass, standard or sculptures, 7 or 8 oz. Jelly jars with sealed lids. JAMS: Clear glass pints or half-pints, fruit jars only with sealed lids. Tomatoes and fruits, not including their juices, must be processed in a boiling water bath. DIVISION 33: CANNED FRUIT Class: 1. Apricots 2. Peaches 3. Pears 4. Tomatoes 5. Any other fruit, identify on entry DIVISION 34: PICKLES AND RELISHES Class: 1. Cucumber, sweet pickles 2. Dill pickles 3. Vegetables, mixed, pickled 4. Relish, identify on entry 5. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 35: JAMS, JELLIES AND JUICES Class: 1. Apricot, plain jam 2. Apricot, pineapple jam 3. Strawberry jam 4. Any other jam, identify on entry 5. Any jelly, identify on entry 6. Any juice, identify on entry DIVISION 36: BBQ SAUCES NEW! Class: 1. BBQ Sauce BAKED GOODS AND CONFECTIONS DIVISIONS DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 30, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., Exhibit Building JUDGING: April 30, American System of Judging Best of Show Foods Overall $50 $4 $3 $2 Two Entries will be accepted per exhibitor per class provided a different recipe is used for each entry. Recipes using alcohol not allowed. Minimum Quantities: Pie: One 7 or 8 pie Cake: ½ cake, plus one slice Confections: ½ pound, Cookies, biscuits, rolls: ½ dozen Breads: ½ loaf DIVISION 37: BISCUITS AND ROLLS Class: 1. Sweet Rolls 2. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 38: BREADS Class: 1. Nut/Fruit bread 2. Yeast bread 3. Any other, identify on entry 13

14 DIVISION 39: CAKES Class: 1. Layer cake, two of more layers 2. Fruit cake 3. Pound or loaf cake 4. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 40: CAKE DECORATING A mix, styrofoam or cardboard form may be used, provided the shape is one which could reasonably be achieved through baking. Class: 1. Decorated cake, amateur 2. Decorated cake, professional DIVISION 41: PIES AND PASTRIES Class: 1. Fruit pie, any 2. Cream pie, any 3. Lemon, one crust, meringue 4. Any other pie, identify on entry 5. Pastry, any six, identify on entry DIVISION 42: COOKIES AND CONFECTIONS Class: 1. Bar cookies 2. Brownies 3. Drop cookies 4. Fudge 5. Ice Box cookies 6. Rolled cookies 7. Any other cookie, identify on entry 8. Any other confection, identify on entry DIVISION 43: TRICKS WITH A MIX Begin with a packaged mix and change it. Recipe MUST be submitted with exhibit when brought to the fairgrounds. Class: 1. Cake 2. Any other (identify on entry) DIVISION 44: SUGAR FREE TREATS Designed for low or no sugar intake diets. A written recipe MUST be submitted with your exhibit (not with your entry). Class: 1. Any item, identify on entry. CLOTHING AND TEXTILES DIVISIONS SPECIAL COTTON CONTEST Sponsored By: Jess Smith & Sons Cotton LLC Available to Senior Clothing and Textiles Divisions. Prizes will be awarded to the exhibitor earning the most total points for all entries made with COTTON or cotton blend (65% minimum) and bearing the official COTTON entry labels. Fabrics or materials must be identified by hang tabs, labels, end of selvage, or sales slip, signed at store of purchase stating content. Exhibitor enters contest by noting COTTON on entry form. COTTON labels will be furnished to exhibitors when entries are received. Prizes shall be awarded on the basis of total ribbon points won as follows: 1 st place = 5 points PRIZE 2 nd place = 3 points 3 rd place = 1 point $25 $15 $10 DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 8, 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. Exhibit Building JUDGING: April 10, American System of Judging Best of Division Ribbons are awarded to the Outstanding Exhibit in each Division. Best of Show Senior Clothing & Textiles $50 Best of Show Quilt, Rosette and $50 Donated by Pacheco Pass Quilters Guild $5 $3 $2 Three entries will be accepted per exhibitor per class, provided a different pattern is used for each entry. All articles entered must be cleaned and pressed. All quilts must have a temporary 4 sleeve attached to the top back for display purposes. Due to available space, some quilts may not be shown in their entirety. DIVISION 45: COUNTED CROSS STITCH Class: 1. Pictured, framed 2. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 46: CROCHET Class: 1. Afghan, continuous crochet 2. Afghan, exhibitor over 70 years of age 3. Bedspread 4. Sweater 5. Scarf 6. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 47: EMBROIDERY Class: 1. Picture 2. Shirt 14

15 3. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 48: KNITTING Class: 1. Afghan 2. Afghan, exhibitor over 70 years of age 3. Sweater 4. Scarf 5. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 49: LATCH HOOK Class 1. Rug 2. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 50: NEEDLEPOINT Class: 1. Picture, framed 2. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 51: QUILTING Class : 1. Quilt, appliqued, hand quilted 2. Quilt, appliqued, machine quilted 3. Quilt, hand pieced, hand quilted 4. Quilt, machine pieced, machine quilted 5. Quilt, machine pieced, hand quilted 6. Quilt, machine pieced, tied 7. Top by one, quilted by another 8. Any other quilted article, identify on entry NEW! DIVISION 52: GROUP QUILTS Entries in this division are not eligiable for Best of Show awards. Class: 1. Quilts made by groups of 2-4 people 2. Quilts made by groups of 5 or more people DIVISION 53: WEAVING Class: 1. Rug 2. Tablerunner 3. Placemat 4. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 54: SEWING Class: 1. Apron, any type 2. Blouse/Shirt 3. Dress 4. Potholder, three 5. Skirt 6. Slacks/Pants 7. Vest 8. Purse/tote - NEW 9. Scarf - NEW 10. Any other accessory, identify on entry 11. Any other wearing apparel, identify on entry DIVISION 55: HOME DÉCOR Class: 1. Pillow, everyday 2. Pillow, holiday 3. Mini Quilt, not to exceed Childrens Quilt, not to exceed Any Holiday Table Topper 6. Christmas Tree Ornament 7. Christmas Stockings 8. Any Holiday Wall Hanging 9. Coiled Rag Art, any item using rag and coil method 10. Any other home décor, identify on entry DIVISION 56: BARN QUILT BLOCK Make a 24 or 48 cloth quilt wall hanging using a single block pattern, repeated up to 4 times. Hangings may be bordered and bound and finished as desired. Class: 1. Exhibitors choice NEW! QUILT OF VALOR QUILT CONTEST DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 8, 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. Exhibit Building JUDGING: April 10, American System of Judging PREMUIMS OFFERED PER CLASS 1 ST place $25 2 ND and 3 RD place, ribbons only Three entries per class per exhibitor. Sew a quilt block with red, white and blue fabrics. Block must measure exactly 12 ½ x 12 ½, with an unfinished edge. Further information and fabric requirements will be available at the fair office. Each entry will become the property of the Merced County Spring Fair and will be donated to the Quilts of Valor Foundation. The mission of the foundation is to cover all war wounded and injuried service members and veterans from the War on Terror with a wartime quilt, named a Quilt of Valor. DIVISION 57: QUILT OF VALOR Class: 1. Red, White and Blue quilt block, machine or hand pieced 2. Red, White and Blue quilt block using applique technique 15

16 NEW! RE-PURPOSED CLOTHING DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 8, 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. Exhibit Building JUDGING: April 10, American System of Judging $5 $4 $3 DIVISION 59: TABLE SETTINGS Class: 1. Romantic Rustic 2. Imagine the Fun! 3. American Pride 4. Exhibitors Choice 1st place $25 2 nd & 3 rd place, ribbons only Using only old or used pairs of blue jeans or one T- shirt re-purpose it for another usable item. All repurposed pieces must be made by the exhibitor. Include a 4 x6 photo of the original jeans or T-shirt and a 3 x4 card describing how it has been repurposed. DIVISION 58: RE-PURPOSED CLOTHING Class: 1. Blue Jeans 2. T-shirt NEW! PINTEREST DIY PROJECT One entry will be accepted per exhibitor per class. Take a DIY (do-it-yourself) idea from Pinterest.com and recreate it. Item must include picture of project from Pinterest. NO FOOD ITEMS. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 8, 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. Exhibit Building JUDGING: April 10, American System of Judging TABLE SETTINGS 1. One entry will be accepted per exhibitor per class. 2. Space Allowed: Card table, exhibitor provides. 3. Perishable foods will not be permitted. 4. All tables are limited to four place settings. 5. Menu must be furnished on the table for display. 6. You may show company and pattern names of china, crystal and silver used and any other information, which might be of interest to viewers. This information should be submitted on a 5 X 8 card, neatly lettered or typed. 7. Centerpiece of flowers, fruit or plant material may be used. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 29, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Germino Building JUDGING: April 30, American System of Judging Best of Show Table Settings $50 $5 $4 $3 DIVISION 60: PINTEREST DIY CONTEST Class: 1. Home Décor, identify on entry, estimate size of project 2. Yard or Garden Décor, identify on entry, estimate size of project HOBBY AND CRAFTS DIVISION Two entries will be accepted per exhibitor per class. Entries must not exceed 3 x 7 due to space restrictions. Any paper entry over 2 x3 must be flame retardant. All hanging articles must be ready to hang (sturdy hardware please). Fine Art sculpture should be entered in the Fine Art department. Any hobby or collections entered in previous competition must show a substantial increase to be eligible for competition this year. Display cases will be locked for security purposes. 16

17 DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 8, 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. Exhibit Building JUDGING: April 10, American System of Judging Best of Division Ribbons Awarded to the Outstanding Exhibit in Each Division $5 $3 $2 DIVISION 61: CRAFTS Class: 1. Beadwork 2. Ceramic, original design 3. Ceramic, pre-molded 4. Lined baskets 5. Silk and dry flowers 6. Soft sculpture 7. Stained glass 8. Stenciling 9. Tole painting 10. Wearable Art, quilted, painted, or otherwise embellished clothing 11. Woodwork or carving 12. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 62: SCULPTURE Class: 1. Wood 2. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 63: SENIOR CRAFTS Exhibitors over 70 years of age. Class: 1. Wall hanging, any kind 2. Woodwork, any kind 3. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 64: GROUP ENTRY NO ENTRY FEE, NO PREMIUMS PAID, Ribbons only. Limited to one project per group. Any paper entry over 2 x 3 must be flame retardant. Class: 1. Any group project DIVISION 65: HOBBY AND COLLECTIONS Space available per exhibit is limited to one display case. Class: 1. Hobby; group of 10 or more items which the exhibitor has made or worked on. 2. Collection; group of 10 or more items collected by the exhibitor. DIVISION 66: SCRAPBOOKING Scrapbook must be no smaller than 8 ½ x 11. Scrapbook must contain a minimum of 10 pages. Scrapbook must contain photos. Entrant must be 13 years or older to enter Senior Scrapbook Division. Class: 1. Scrapbook WOODWORKING Exhibitor must construct all items. No refinished entries will be accepted. Limit one entry per exhibitor per class. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 8, 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. Exhibit Building JUDGING: April 10, American System of Judging Grand Prize $75 $9 $7 $5 DIVISION 67: WOODWORKING Class: 1. Furniture Examples: table, dresser, nightstand, bookshelf, etc. 2. Wall Decoration Example: wall sconce, frames, mirrors, etc. 3. Wood Turning Examples: bowls, vases, etc. 4. Any other Examples: planters, step stool, decorative items NEW! SENIOR ARTS & CRAFTS, DEVELOPMENTALLY CHALLENGED DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 8, 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. Exhibit Building JUDGING: April 10, American System of Judging This division is open to challenged persons with physical or learning disabilities who are over 18 years of age. Danish, ribbons only. 17

18 DIVISION 68: CRAFTS Class: 1. Beads, Jewelry 2. Ceramics, clay 3. Holiday Dercorations 4. Mosaic 5. Sewing 6. Wood 7. Any other not listed, specify DIVISION 69: PAINTING & DRAWING Class: 1. Collage 2. Colored Markers 3. Crayons 4. Paint by Numbers 5. Pencil, Colored Pencil 6. Watercolor Paints 7. Any other not listed, specify DIVISION 70: FINE ART Class: 1. Any Art, identify on entry 2. Photography SENIOR FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT 1. No limit to the number of entries in the Original Arts Divisions. 2. All entries must be originals and must have been completed by the artist/exhibitor within the past two years. No wet paintings will be accepted. 3. Pictures must be framed, securely wired, backed and ready to hang. No strings, tape, saw tooth hangers or thumb tacks allowed. 4. A label bearing title, medium, price (if for sale) or NFS (not for sale), name and address of the exhibitor must be attached to the back of the exhibit. 5. Any exhibit to be displayed shall not exceed 25 lbs. 6. Art entered in any previous Merced County Spring Fair is not eligible. NOVICE: A person who has never entered an artshow, sold artwork or won awards. AMATEUR: Those persons who engage in arts as a hobby or for the love of the work, whose return for sales, if any, do no exceed the cost of the materials for the articles sold and who are not otherwise compensated on account of engaging in this work except cash awards. ADVANCED AMATEUR: A person whose work sells or wins awards at juried shows. These persons may not enter the amateur divisions. PROFESSIONAL: A person who engages in art or teaches art as a profession. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: Saturday, April 13, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Germino Building JUDGING: April 15, American System of Judging $9 $7 $5 AGRICULTURAL ART Open to exhibitors statewide. Exhibitors will not be eligible for Fine Art Special Awards. Best of Show will be awarded DIVISION 71: AGRICULTURAL ART Class: 1. Watercolor 2. Oils and Acrylic FINE ARTS SPECIAL AWARDS Judges Award of Merit: $25, Winner from previous year not eligible. Best of Show, Professional: $25, Sponsored by the Merced County Arts Council Inc. Novice Award: $30, Sponsored by The Frame Shop; for an exhibitor who has never entered an art show, sold paintings, or won awards. Overall Best of Show: $75 Best of Show Amateur & Advanced Amateur: Rosette DIVISION 72: NOVICE Class: 1. Oils or Acrylics 2. Sculpture 3. Watercolor or Acrylic 4. Other Media DIVISION 73: OILS OR ACRYLICS, AMATEUR Class: 1. Animal life 2. Landscape 3. Marine 4. Portrait, figures 5. Still life, flowers, objects DIVISION 74: WATERCOLOR OR ACRYLIC, AMATEUR Class: 1. Landscape 2. Marine 3. Still life, flowers, objects 18

19 DIVISION 75: OTHER MEDIA, AMATEUR Class: 1. Pastel 2. Pen and Ink 3. Pencil 4. Any other, including mixed media DIVISION 76: SCULPTURE, AMATEUR Class: 1. Ceramics 2. Wood 3. Any other DIVISION 77: OILS OR ACRYLICS, ADVANCED AMATEUR Class: 1. Animal life 2. Landscape 3. Marine 4. Portrait, figures 5. Still life, flowers, objects DIVISION 78: WATERCOLOR OR ACRYLIC, ADVANCED AMATEUR Class: 1. Landscape 2. Marine 3. Portrait, figures 4. Still life, flowers, objects DIVISION 79: OTHER MEDIA, ADVANCED AMATEUR Class: 1. Charcoal 2. Pastel 3. Pen and Ink 4. Pencil 5. Any other, including mixed media DIVISION 80: SCULPTURE, ADVANCED AMATEUR Class: 1. Ceramics 2. Wood 3. Any other DIVISION 81: OILS OR ACRYLICS, PROFESSIONAL Class: 1. Landscape 2. Marine 3. Portrait, figures 4. Still life, flowers, objects DIVISION 82: WATERCOLOR OR ACRYLIC, PROFESSIONAL Class: 1. Animal life 2. Landscape 3. Portrait, figures 4. Still life, flowers, objects DIVISION 83: OTHER MEDIA, PROFESSIONAL Class: 1. Pastel 2. Pencil 3. Any other DIVISION 84: SCULPTURE, PROFESSIONAL Class: 1. Any Sculpture PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT 1. Two entries will be accepted per exhibitor per class. 2. All prints must be mounted and matted and titled. Frames with or without glass will be accepted but are not required. Frame width not to exceed one inch. Fair staff will use extreme care in handling, but assumes no responsibility for breakage. 3. Photographs must be SECURELY wired, strung for hanging, velcro on the back for hanging, NO HOOKS. Call , Exhibits Supervisor, with questions. 4. In order to display an effective photo exhibit, exhibitors are encouraged to mount and mat their photographs on black, white or gray boards. 5. Sizes limited to a minimum of 5 X Novice Exhibitors must enter NOVICE Division to be eligible for Novice Award. 7. Photography entered in any previous Merced County Spring Fair is not eligible. 8. A label bearing title, price (if for sale) or NFS (not for sale), name and address of the exhibitor must be attached to the back. PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIAL AWARD Best of Show Color: Rosette and $25 Best of Show Black & White: Rosette and $25 Best of Show Photography Overall: $50 Judge s Award of Merit: $25, Sponsored by the Merced County Arts Council Inc. Winner from previous year not eligible. Novice Award: $30, Sponsored by The Frame Shop. For an Exhibitor who has never entered a show, sold photographs or won awards. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 13, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Germino Building JUDGING: April 15, American System of Judging 19

20 $5 $4 $3 DIVISION 85: NOVICE Class: 1. Black & White 2. Color DIVISION 86: BLACK AND WHITE, AMATEUR Class: 1. Abstract 2. Action 3. Agricultural 4. Animal 5. Architectural 6. Autumn 7. Everyday life 8. Landscape 9. Nature 10. Portrait, children 11. Portrait, men 12. Portrait, women 13. Seascape 14. Spring 15. Summer 16. Winter 17. Still Life 18. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 87: COLOR, AMATEUR (Class numbers same as Division 86) DIVISION 88: SPECIAL EFFECTS AND TECHNIQUES, AMATEUR Class: 1. Special effects (double exposures, silhouettes, etc.) DIVISION 89: BLACK AND WHITE, PROFESSIONAL Class: 1. Abstract 2. Action 3. Agricultural 4. Animal 5. Architectural 6. Autumn 7. Everyday life 8. Landscape 9. Nature 10. Portrait, children 11. Portrait, men 12. Portrait, women 13. Seascape 14. Spring 15. Summer 16. Winter 17. Still Life 18. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 90: COLOR, PROFESSIONAL (Class numbers same as Division 89) DIVISION 91: SPECIAL EFFECTS AND TECHNIQUES, PROFESSIONAL Class: 1. Special effects (double exposures, silhouettes, etc.) FAIR PHOTOGRAPHY 1. Open to all photographers 2. Four entries per exhibitor per class 3. This competition is limited to Merced County Spring Fair photographs. Photos taken during the 2012 Spring Fair are eligible for this competition. 4. Prints must be 5 x 7, mounted and matted on an 8 x10 mat board. 5. The Merced County Spring Fair may retain the prizewinner for its collection. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 13, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Germino Building JUDGING: April 15, American System of Judging $5 $4 $3 DIVISION 92: FAIR PHOTOGRAPHS Class: 1. Amateur, black & white or color 2. Professional, black & white or color DIVISION 93: HISTORICAL LOS BANOS PHOTO 1. Open to all photographers 2. Four entries per exhibitor per class. 3. This competition is limited to photos of historical sites in and around the city of Los Banos. 4. Prints must be 5x7 mounted and matted on 8x10 mat board. Class: 1. Amateur, black & white or color. 2. Professional, black & white or color. 20

21 JUNIOR DEPARTMENT Note: Pre-school through 5 th grade exhibitor s entries will be judged according to the Danish System of judging. These groups will receive ribbons only. There are no entry fees and no premiums paid. 6 th grade and over classes will be judged under the American System of judging. LOCAL RULES 1. Entries are open only to children who have not reached their 18 th birthday by May 1 st, All entries in these divisions shall have been made or produced by the exhibitor. 3. Entries shall be made on online entry. The online signature agreement of a parent or guardian is required. 4. State and local rules apply to all entries, and score cards in corresponding Senior and Junior Department classes shall be used unless otherwise provided in these divisions. 5. In all Junior Divisions using the Danish System, the following guidelines shall be used by judges: Placing Description Score Ribbon Group 1 Superior Blue Group 2 Good Red Group 3 Average White Group 4 Poor 69-0 No ribbon 6. Absolutely no dyed, artificial, or painted flowers. Material used must be in its natural form. 7. Space allotted will be approximately 100 square feet. 8. After judging the exhibitors must display their name or that of their organization on a suitable sign not exceeding 18 X Work Schedule: Starting April 20-28, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., April 29, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: Beginning April 20 JUDGING: April 30, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., American System of Judging Best of Show Rosette $200 $150 $100 DIVISION 100: JUNIOR OUTDOOR GARDENS Class: 1. Individual 15 & Up 2. Individual 14 & Under 3. Group/Organization 4. FFA Chapter 5. 4-H Club OUTDOOR GARDEN DIVISION 1. Open to junior gardeners through high school: individuals, clubs, schools, and organizations. 2. Gardens must be designed, constructed and installed only by person, persons, and club or organization members of whose name appears on entry. Leaders or Instructors may supervise only. 3. One entry will be accepted per exhibitor per class. Garden space is limited. Gardens will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. 4. Gardens must be completed by 8:00 a.m. on April 30th. Monday May 6th, gardens must be torn down, all items removed and space returned to original state. Checks will not be issued until gardens are cleared. 5. Exhibits to be maintained in fresh state with replacement of any and all dead and deteriorating material. JUNIOR BIKES IN BLOOM DELIVER TO FAIR: April 29, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. JUDGING: April 30, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. American System of Judging 1 st 2 nd 3 rd $20 $15 $10 Limit one entry per exhibitor per class. Amateur gardeners only. Exhibitor must provide bicycle. Bicycle must be designed and constructed by person whose name appears on the entry. Bicycle must be self supportive. All plants, containers, and accessories must be attached to bicycle. Absolutely no dyed, artificial, or painted flowers. 21