Valerie Bushey, Co-Chairperson
1353 Goodyear Road
Gardners, PA 17324
717-486-5122
General Rules:
See General Fair Rules and Regulations.
All products must have been made by
the exhibitor. Premiums will not be paid for commercial products.
Complete baked goods must be brought to
Fair. After judging, the Fair may display only a portion of the product for the Fair
event. Bring layered cakes in plastic covered disposable container.
Baked goods become the property of the
Fair. After judging, a small portion of the product is placed on display. All baked
goods will be auctioned off Tuesday, August 19, 2008. The proceeds from the auction of
the Special Contest winners will benefit a local Adams County charity.
By a decision of the S.M.F. Board, 1/2 of
the proceeds from the auction of the remaining baked goods will benefit the S.M.F., and
the Adams County charity.
No cream cheese, custard filling,
whipping cream, or frozen toppings in any baked item.
Junior/Youth division is open to
anyone ages 17 and under. Senior/Adult division is open to anyone ages 18 and over.
All exhibitors must have an exhibitor
number.
No cloth covers over lids.
Exhibits will be accepted on Sunday
August 17, 2008, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., and on Monday, August 18, 2008, between
4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Exhibits will be released to
exhibitors on Sunday, August 24, 2008 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. No prize money will be
awarded for exhibits removed in violation of this rule.
There will be an overall, Best of
Show Prize for the Junior/Youth division of $20.
There will be a Judge's Choice Award,
the Anna Allison Award, of $20.
There will be Honorable Mention
Awards, $1 at judge's discretion, for the Junior/Youth division only.
BAKED PRODUCTS
General Rules:
Cakes are judged on flavor, lightness,
general appearance and crumb.
Pies are judged on texture of crust,
as well as flavor and consistency of filling.
Candy is judged on uniformity,
texture, and flavor.
Pies should be in an 8" or 9" disposable
container.
Slide plate of baked goods into
zip close bag instead of covering with plastic wrap.
No cream cheese, custard filling,
whipping cream or frozen toppings in any baked item.
Section 1 - Quick Breads, 1 loaf, Senior
Section 50 - Quick Breads, 1 loaf, Junior
Class Premiums
1 Baking powder biscuits,6/plate 5.50 4.50 3.50
2 Corn bread, 4 slices 5.50 4.50 3.50
3 Muffins, Zucchini, 6 per plate 5.50 4.50 3.50
4 Muffins, Lemon poppy seed 5.50 4.50 3.50
5 Muffins, Banana nut 5.50 4.50 3.50
6 Muffins, Pumpkin 5.50 4.50 3.50
7 Muffins, Blueberry, 6/plate 5.50 4.50 3.50
8 Muffins, Other, 6 per plate 5.50 4.50 3.50
9 Banana Nut,1 loaf 5.50 4.50 3.50
10 Cranberry,1 loaf 5.50 4.50 3.50
11 Date, 1 loaf 5.50 4.50 3.50
12 Pumpkin, 1 loaf 5.50 4.50 3.50
13 Zucchini, 1 loaf 5.50 4.50 3.50
14 Strawberry, 1 loaf 5.50 4.50 3.50
15 Coffee Crumb,1 loaf 5.50 4.50 3.50
16 Friendship, 1 loaf 5.50 4.50 3.50
17 Beer Bread, 1 loaf 5.50 4.50 3.50
18 Orange, 1 loaf 5.50 4.50 3.50
19 Blueberry peach,1 loaf 5.50 4.50 3.50
20 Peach, 1 loaf 5.50 4.50 3.50
21 Applesauce, 1 loaf 5.50 4.50 3.50
22 Apple fruit, 1 loaf 5.50 4.50 3.50
23 Cinnamon bread, 1 loaf 5.50 4.50 3.50
24 Bread sticks,6 per plate 5.50 4.50 3.50
25 Other 5.50 4.50 3.50
Section 2 - Yeast Breads, 1 loaf, Senior
Section 52 - Yeast Breads, Junior
Class Premiums
1 Poly-grain 5.50 4.50 3.50
2 Pumpernickel 5.50 4.50 3.50
3 White 5.50 4.50 3.50
4 Raisin 5.50 4.50 3.50
5 Whole Wheat 5.50 4.50 3.50
6 Rye 5.50 4.50 3.50
7 Onion Rye 5.50 4.50 3.50
8 Cinnamon 5.50 4.50 3.50
9 French 5.50 4.50 3.50
10 Fancy Sweet 5.50 4.50 3.50
11 Apple Nut 5.50 4.50 3.50
12 Whole Grain 5.50 4.50 3.50
13 Sour Dough 5.50 4.50 3.50
14 Other to be named 5.50 4.50 3.50
Section 3 - Machine Breads, recipe, Senior
Section 54 - Machine Breads, Junior
Class Premiums
1 White 5.50 4.50 3.50
2 Honey Wheat 5.50 4.50 3.50
3 Oatmeal 5.50 4.50 3.50
4 Raisin 5.50 4.50 3.50
5 Herb 5.50 4.50 3.50
6 Nut 5.50 4.50 3.50
7 French 5.50 4.50 3.50
8 Rye 5.50 4.50 3.50
9 Sourdough 5.50 4.50 3.50
10 Wheat 5.50 4.50 3.50
11 Multi-Grain 5.50 4.50 3.50
12 Potato Bread 5.50 4.50 3.50
13 Other to be named 5.50 4.50 3.50
Section 4 - Rolls, 6 in plastic bag, Senior
Section 56 - Rolls, Junior
Class Premiums
1 Cinnamon 5.50 4.50 3.50
2 Holiday, fancy 5.50 4.50 3.50
3 Parkerhouse 5.50 4.50 3.50
4 White 5.50 4.50 3.50
5 Whole Wheat 5.50 4.50 3.50
6 Sticky Buns 5.50 4.50 3.50
7 Pumpernickel 5.50 4.50 3.50
8 Other to be named 5.50 4.50 3.50
9 Plate of fancy rolls 5.50 4.50 3.50
Section 5 - Butter Cake, iced, 2 layer, Senior
Section 58 - Butter Cake, Iced, Junior
Class Premiums
1 Chocolate 5.50 4.50 3.50
2 Devil's Food 5.50 4.50 3.50
3 Coconut 5.50 4.50 3.50
4 Nut 5.50 4.50 3.50
5 Spice 5.50 4.50 3.50
6 White 5.50 4.50 3.50
7 Yellow 5.50 4.50 3.50
8 Banana 5.50 4.50 3.50
9 Strawberry 5.50 4.50 3.50
10 Applesauce 5.50 4.50 3.50
11 Red Velvet 5.50 4.50 3.50
12 Other to be named 5.50 4.50 3.50
Section 6 - Decorated Cake, Senior
Section 60 - Decorated Cake, Junior
Class Premiums
1 Any special holiday 12.00 10.00 8.00
2 Birthday 12.00 10.00 8.00
3 Novelty 12.00 10.00 8.00
4 S. Mt Fair Theme 12.00 10.00 8.00
5 Wedding 12.00 10.00 8.00
6 Anniversary 12.00 10.00 8.00
7 Other to be named 12.00 10.00 8.00
Section 7 - Egg Cake, not iced, Senior
Section 62 - Egg Cake, Junior
Class Premiums
1 Angel food 4.50 3.50 2.50
2 Chiffon 4.50 3.50 2.50
3 Sponge 4.50 3.50 2.50
4 Crumb 4.50 3.50 2.50
5 Applesauce 4.50 3.50 2.50
6 Jewish Apple 4.50 3.50 2.50
7 Pound 4.50 3.50 2.50
8 Franklin Nut 4.50 3.50 2.50
9 Blueberry 4.50 3.50 2.50
10 Other to be named 4.50 3.50 2.50
Section 8 - Cupcakes, 4 on plate, Senior
Section 64 - Cupcakes, Junior
Class Premiums
1 White 3.00 2.50 2.00
2 Chocolate 3.00 2.50 2.00
3 Other to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00
Section 9 - One crust pie, 8-9 inch, Senior
Section 66 - One Crust Pie, Junior
Class Premiums
1 Apple Crumb 4.50 3.50 2.50
2 Cherry Crumb 4.50 3.50 2.50
3 Oatmeal 4.50 3.50 2.50
4 Pecan 4.50 3.50 2.50
5 Raisin Crumb 4.50 3.50 2.50
6 Shoo-Fly 4.50 3.50 2.50
7 Peach Crumb 4.50 3.50 2.50
8 Other to be named 4.50 3.50 2.50
Section 10 - Tarts, Senior
Section 67 - Tarts, Junior
Class Premiums
1 Strawberry, 6 per plate 4.50 3.50 2.50
2 Apricot, 6 per plate 4.50 3.50 2.50
3 Other, 6 per plate 4.50 3.50 2.50
Section 11 - Two crust pie, 8-9 inch, Senior
Section 68 - Two Crust Pie, Junior
Class Premiums
1 Apple 4.50 3.50 2.50
2 Apple dumpling 4.50 3.50 2.50
3 Apple turnover 4.50 3.50 2.50
4 Apple, other 4.50 3.50 2.50
5 Blackberry 4.50 3.50 2.50
6 Cherry 4.50 3.50 2.50
7 Grape 4.50 3.50 2.50
8 Mince 4.50 3.50 2.50
9 Peach 4.50 3.50 2.50
10 Raisin 4.50 3.50 2.50
11 Raspberry 4.50 3.50 2.50
12 Elderberry 4.50 3.50 2.50
13 Blueberry 4.50 3.50 2.50
14 Other to be named 4.50 3.50 2.50
Section 12 - Candy, 6 pieces, Senior
Section 70 - Candy, Junior
Class Premiums
1 Chocolate covered 4.00 3.50 3.00
2 Chocolate fudge 4.00 3.50 3.00
3 Mints 4.00 3.50 3.00
4 Peanut Butter Fudge 4.00 3.50 3.00
5 Chocolate Covered Nuts 4.00 3.50 3.00
6 Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge 4.00 3.50 3.00
7 Peanut brittle 4.00 3.50 3.00
8 Caramels 4.00 3.50 3.00
9 Heath bars 4.00 3.50 3.00
10 Bon Bons 4.00 3.50 3.00
11 Other 4.00 3.50 3.00
Section 13 - Cookies, 6 per plate, Senior
Section 72 - Cookies, 6 per plate, Junior
Class Premiums
1 Bar Cookies, Brownies 3.00 2.50 2.00
2 Bar Cookies, Lemon bar 3.00 2.50 2.00
3 Bar Cookies, Other 3.00 2.50 2.00
4 Drop, Chocolate Chip 3.00 2.50 2.00
5 Drop, Oatmeal 3.00 2.50 2.00
6 Drop, Sugar 3.00 2.50 2.00
7 Drop, M & M 3.00 2.50 2.00
8 Crispy fresh apple 3.00 2.50 2.00
9 Sour cream 3.00 2.50 2.00
10 Lace 3.00 2.50 2.00
11 Raisin nut 3.00 2.50 2.00
12 Butterscotch oatmeal 3.00 2.50 2.00
13 Other Dropped 3.00 2.50 2.00
14 Filled 3.00 2.50 2.00
15 Molded, Peanut Butter 3.00 2.50 2.00
16 Molded, Snickerdoodles 3.00 2.50 2.00
17 Chocolate pixie 3.00 2.50 2.00
18 Double chocolate chip 3.00 2.50 2.00
19 Ginger molasses 3.00 2.50 2.00
20 Other Molded 3.00 2.50 2.00
21 Pressed 3.00 2.50 2.00
22 Rolled 3.00 2.50 2.00
23 Sandwich 3.00 2.50 2.00
24 Sliced or Ice Box 3.00 2.50 2.00
25 Unbaked 3.00 2.50 2.00
26 Sugarball 3.00 2.50 2.00
27 Cocoanut macaroons 3.00 2.50 2.00
28 Gingersnaps 3.00 2.50 2.00
29 Other to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00
Section 14 - Miscellaneous Home Products, Senior
Section 74 - Miscellaneous Home Products, Junior
Class Premiums
1 Caramel Corn, 1qt, stndrd lid 3.00 2.50 2.00
2 Noodles, 1 qt, standard lid 3.00 2.50 2.00
3 Salted nuts, 1/2 pint jar 3.00 2.50 2.00
4 Trail Mix, 1 qt, standard lid 3.00 2.50 2.00
5 Lard, 1 pt, standard lid 3.00 2.50 2.00
6 Granola, 1 pt, standard lid 3.00 2.50 2.00
7 Croutons, 1 pt, standard lid 3.00 2.50 2.00
8 Other to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00
9 Best of Show-Baked Products 20.00
10 Anna Allison Award 20.00
CANNED OR DRIED PRODUCTS
General Rules:
Canned foods are judged on quality, general appearance, and container.
Use standard, clear quart/pint glass jars for preserving and exhibiting fruits, vegetables, and meats, and dried products.
No mayonnaise or 12 oz. jars. No rusty lids will be accepted. No cloth covers over lids.
Use two-piece, self-sealing lids, flat discs and metal screw bands, for sealing all jars of food.
Metal screw bands may be loosely applied while transporting jars to and from fair to prevent damage; however, screw bands
must be removed from jars before exhibiting.
Entries are judged on size, uniformity, clearness, color, and arrangement.
Entries must be home canned and homedried, no commercial entries allowed. Canned goods must have been canned since
the last fair with the exception of Dill Pickles, which may be a year old.
No artificial coloring except jellies.
The South Mountain Fair Association is not responsible for spoilage of any canned goods during the exhibition.
HONEY SPREADS, JAMS, JELLIES, MARMALADES, PRESERVES, AND BUTTERS
General Rules:
One standard jelly glass, 4 ounce or 8 ounce, must be clear, with self-sealing, 2 piece lids. No pints.
Judged on appearance, consistency and neatness of package.
Judges will open jellies and preserves for tasting.
No paraffin for sealing is permitted.
All jellies and preserves must be labeled with variety and entry number on the jar and lid.
Section 26 - Jams, Senior
Section 98 - Jams, Junior
Class Premiums
1 Blackberry 3.00 2.50 2.25
2 Cherry 3.00 2.50 2.25
3 Currant 3.00 2.50 2.25
4 Peach 3.00 2.50 2.25
5 Plum 3.00 2.50 2.25
6 Raspberry, red 3.00 2.50 2.25
7 Raspberry, black 3.00 2.50 2.25
8 Rhubarb 3.00 2.50 2.25
9 Strawberry 3.00 2.50 2.25
10 Mixed Fruit 3.00 2.50 2.25
11 Grape 3.00 2.50 2.25
12 Blueberry 3.00 2.50 2.25
13 Gooseberry 3.00 2.50 2.25
14 Apricot 3.00 2.50 2.25
15 Zucchini 3.00 2.50 2.25
16 Spicy Peach 3.00 2.50 2.25
17 Ginger Peach 3.00 2.50 2.25
18 Spicy Pumpkin 3.00 2.50 2.25
19 Other to be named 3.00 2.50 2.25
Section 27 - Jellies, Senior
Section 100 - Jellies, Junior
Class Premiums
1 Apple 3.00 2.50 2.25
2 Blackberry 3.00 2.50 2.25
3 Cherry 3.00 2.50 2.25
4 Crabapple 3.00 2.50 2.25
5 Currant 3.00 2.50 2.25
6 Elderberry 3.00 2.50 2.25
7 Gooseberry 3.00 2.50 2.25
8 Grape 3.00 2.50 2.25
9 Huckleberry 3.00 2.50 2.25
10 Peach 3.00 2.50 2.25
11 Plum 3.00 2.50 2.25
12 Quince 3.00 2.50 2.25
13 Raspberry, black 3.00 2.50 2.25
14 Raspberry, red 3.00 2.50 2.25
15 Mulberry 3.00 2.50 2.25
16 Strawberry 3.00 2.50 2.25
17 Corn Cob 3.00 2.50 2.25
18 Mint 3.00 2.50 2.25
19 Rhubarb 3.00 2.50 2.25
20 Mixed Berry 3.00 2.50 2.25
21 Grape 3.00 2.50 2.25
22 Persimmon 3.00 2.50 2.25
23 Blueberry 3.00 2.50 2.25
24 Green Pepper 3.00 2.50 2.25
25 Other to be named 3.00 2.50 2.25
Section 28 - Preserves, Senior
Section 102 - Preserves, Junior
Class Premiums
1 Apricot 3.00 2.50 2.25
2 Blueberry 3.00 2.50 2.25
3 Black Currant 3.00 2.50 2.25
4 Peach 3.00 2.50 2.25
5 Plum 3.00 2.50 2.25
6 Quince 3.00 2.50 2.25
7 Strawberry 3.00 2.50 2.25
8 Apple Conserve 3.00 2.50 2.25
9 Canteloupe 3.00 2.50 2.25
10 Cherry Almond 3.00 2.50 2.25
11 Other to be named 3.00 2.50 2.25
Section 29 - Marmalades, Senior
Section 104 - Marmalades, Junior
Class Premiums
1 Peach 3.00 2.50 2.25
2 Strawberry 3.00 2.50 2.25
3 Orange 3.00 2.50 2.25
4 Rhubarb 3.00 2.50 2.25
5 Red Onion 3.00 2.50 2.25
6 Other to be named 3.00 2.50 2.25
Section 30 - Butters, Senior
Section 106 - Butters, Junior
Class Premiums
1 Apple 3.00 2.50 2.25
2 Plum 3.00 2.50 2.25
3 Peach 3.00 2.50 2.25
4 Pear 3.00 2.50 2.25
5 Other to be named 3.00 2.50 2.25
Section 31 - Sugar Free, Senior
Section 108 - Sugar Free, Junior
Class Premiums
1 Cherry 3.00 2.50 2.25
2 Peach 3.00 2.50 2.25
3 Raspberry, black 3.00 2.50 2.25
4 Strawberry 3.00 2.50 2.25
5 Blueberry 3.00 2.50 2.25
6 Apple Butter 3.00 2.50 2.25
7 Pear Butter 3.00 2.50 2.25
8 Other to be named 3.00 2.50 2.25
9 Best display of jams, 3 jars, Senior 5.00 4.00 3.00
9 Best display of jams, 3 jars, Junior 5.00 4.00 3.00
10 Best of Show Sections 26-31, Senior 20.00
10 Best of Show Sections 98-108, Junior 20.00
SPECIAL CONTESTS
Section 40 - Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest
Open to Adams County Residents only.
Class Premiums
1 Apple Pie Contest 100.00 50.00 25.00
Section 41 - Adams County Best Cherry Pie
Open to Adams County Residents only.
Class Premiums
1 Cherry Pie Contest 100.00 50.00 25.00
Section 42 - Vegetable Quick Bread Contest
Open to Adams County Residents only.
Class Premiums
1 Vegetable Quick Bread Contest 25.00 15.00 10.00
Section 43 - Angel Food Cake Contest
Open to Pennsylvania Residents only.
Class Premiums
1 Angel Food Cake Contest 30.00 25.00 20.00
Section 44 - Hershey Cocoa Cake Contest
Open to Pennsylvania Residents only.
Class Premiums
1 Hershey Cocoa Cake Contest 25.00 20.00 15.00
Section 45 - Gingerbread House Contest
Open to Pennsylvania Residents only.
Class Premiums
1 Gingerbread house-age 8-10 20.00 15.00 10.00 1.00
2 Gingerbread house-age 11-13 20.00 15.00 10.00 1.00
3 Gingerbread house-age 14-18 20.00 15.00 10.00 1.00
Section 120 - Hershey Baking Cookies, Junior, ages 8-18
Open to Pennsylvania Residents only.
Class Premiums
1 Cookie, Brownie or Bar Contest 20.00 15.00 10.00 1.00
2 Best of Show - Junior 20.00
