Table of Contents OPEN CLASS

General Rules . . . . . . . . . . . .1Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Farm Products . . . . . . . . . . . .2Veggie Gardening . . . . . . . . .3Orchard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Apiarian Department . . . . . .4Golden Age Needlework . . . .5Needlework . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Boys & Girls Needlework . . .8MN Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Canning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Baked Products . . . . . . . . . .9Woodworking . . . . . . . . . . . .9Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Homemade Wines & Beer . 11Specials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Livestock Judging Contests 11All Breed Show . . . . . . . . . .12

OTHEREvents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7Dairy Bake-Off . . . . . . . . . . 11Farm Bureau Commodity . 11Contest-Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . 11

FAiR OFFiCERSFillmore County Agricultural Society Officers: Greg Dornink, President; Dennis DeVries, Vice President; Kathy Tesmer, Secretary-Treasurer

University of Minnesota Extension Service Fillmore County Staff: 4-H Program Coordinator – LeeAnn HowardAg Technical Advisor – Jerrold Tesmer4-H Regional Extension Educator – Ann WalterSupport Staff – Kristi Ruesink

Fillmore County Board of CommissionersTom Kaase, District 1; Randy Dahl, District 2; Chuck Amunrud, District 3

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATiONS 1 . Competition for premiums is open to residents of this county and adjoining counties if their fair accepts exhibits from residents of this county on a reciprocal basis . 2 . The Society will not assume any responsibility for disease, sickness, injury, loss or damage to exhibits contracted during the fair . 3 . No person will be permitted to distribute advertising matter on the grounds except from their place of business or exhibit . The tacking or posting of any advertisements, or distribution of bills, cards, fliers, etc ., except within the space occupied by the exhibitor is prohibited . Anyone violating this rule will be liable to fine and expulsion from the grounds as the Board of Directors may elect . 4 . If, for any reason whatsoever, the general receipts of the Society are reduced or diminished, then the Society does not guarantee full payment of premiums listed in this book . 5 . The management will not be responsible for typographical errors in this book but, should any occur, same will be interpreted by the Board of Directors . 6 . The Board of Directors reserves the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regula-tions and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto or otherwise arising out of or incident to the fair . 7 . Any person knowingly violating any of the rules of this Society will thereby forfeit all rights to any premiums that may be awarded to him . 8 . The management will consider it a kindness if any person will report any mistreatment, extor-tion, or questionable or demoralizing practice by anyone .

ENTRY PROCEDURES AND EXHiBiTS 1 . The Society reserves the right to limit the number of entries if space is unavailable . The management will endeavor to arrange for space for all qualified exhibitors . However, if present accommodations are exhausted, the management reserves the right to close entries at any time . 2 . Exhibits shall be in place by 7:00 p .m . entry day except 4-H home economics and other 4-H non-livestock exhibits . No exhibit shall be removed until 5-7:00 p .m . Saturday or exhibitor will forfeit any premium to the Society . 3 . Stock and articles must be entered in the name of the bonafide owners . 4 . No person shall enter an article that has heretofore been exhibited and a premium paid thereon in the same lot except in certain designated classes . 5 . All articles exhibited must be the property of the exhibitor and except in designated classes must be made, manufactured, or raised during the past 12 months by the exhibitor . 6 . No more than one entry can be made in the same lot by any exhibitor . When more than one entry is made from the same farm or by the same family, proof of ownership must be shown to the superintendent of that division . 7 . No article will be allowed to compete for cash premiums that is not named and numbered in the premium list . Articles not listed may be classed by approval of the division supervisor . A request can be made to the Board of Directors to make provisions for additional classes or lots in succeeding years . 8 . Exhibitors will be furnished with cards containing exhibitor, number, division, class and lot designation and description of the article . Such cards must be attached to or in close contact with the article to which they belong . 9 . Exhibitors must obey the Rules and Regulations governing public exhibition of livestock and

poultry in Minnesota as adopted and approved by the Attorney General . For further information regarding these rules see the Fair Veterinarian or division superintendent . 10 . Each person exhibiting livestock must present to the Secretary a certificate of health before the entry is accepted . 11 . First bedding will be furnished to all livestock exhibitors . Stalls and pens must be properly cleaned and presentable at all times . 12 . Grain and field seeds shall be exhibited in baskets or sacks free from any personal advertising . Unless otherwise designated, an exhibit shall consist of one peck by dry measure . 13 . All roots shall be cleaned and trimmed for exhibition .

JUDGiNG 1 . Judging in all departments will begin on Wednesday and continue until completed . 2 . Awards shall be designated by ribbons or cards as follows: Championship - purple; First - blue - Second - red; Third - white . 3 . The superintendent or assistant of a division shall assist the awarding judges as clerk and shall make a written entry on the record of award made . This record when completed shall be signed by the judges and returned to the secretary . 4 . The superintendent of each division shall check to see that each article entered on the record book is present and properly arranged before the judges proceed to place the entries . If an article cannot be found, the judges should be so informed . 5 . Any interference by the exhibitor to influence or dictate the decisions of the judges will be suf-ficient cause for excluding his or her entry from competition and must be reported to the Secretary by the superintendent of the division . 6 . The superintendent of a division may request the judge in his division to state the reasons for awards if such a request is made by an exhibitor or spectator . 7 . The decision of the judges shall be final in all cases except where mistake, fraud, or misrep-resenting not discovered at the time the award is made, is apparent . In such cases the Board of Directors' decision is final . 8 . An exhibitor may make a written protest of a decision of a judge to the superintendent of the division within three hours after the time the award was made . 9 . All protests shall be settled by the Board of Directors at a meeting when all parties concerned will be notified to appear . 10 . No former prize winnings are to be displayed before judging in the class is completed .

PREMiUMS 1 . Premiums will be paid during the fair or efforts will be made to mail premium checks within ninety days after the close of the fair . Claims for errors in premium checks must be made within fifteen days of the date of checks . Checks not cashed within thirty days from the date of issue will be considered forfeited to the Society . 2 . Where there is no competition, first premium may be awarded but money paid will be based on recommendations of the judge relative to the merit of the exhibit . No awards will be made if the exhibit does not merit an award . 3 . Premiums will not be awarded for articles or animals of inferior merit, although there is no competition .

OPEN CLASS

Duane Bakke, District 4; Marc Prestby, District 5

Fillmore County District RepresentativesDistrict 1 (Sumner, Jordan, Chatfield, Spring Valley Twps): Robert KappersDistrict 2 (Arendahl, Holt, Norway, Rushford Twps): Dean Thomas, Kyle Chiglo, Doug LindDistrict 3 (Bloomfield, Beaver, Forestville, Fillmore, York Twps): Kathy Tesmer, Dennis DeVriesDistrict 4 (Carrolton, Carimona, Bristol, Fountain, Pilot Mound, Preston Twps): Jennifer Pickett, Colin Winslow, Greg DorninkDistrict 5 (Amherst, Canton, Harmony, Newburg, Preble Twps): Lowell Drinkall, Karl Housker, Devon Kruger

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July 24-28, 2012Fillmore County Fair

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Superintendent: Jerry & Susan Nash, Wykoff, 352-2221 All articles must be entered from 10:00 a.m. - 7 p.m. July 24 and remain in place until 5 p.m. July 28. Management will not be responsible for exhib-its left after 7 p.m. All entries must be original work of the exhibi-tor and not exhibited at the Fillmore County Fair previously. Each person may submit one entry per lot. All entries to be hung must be neat and clean, framed or matted on foam board, and equipped with screw hooks and picture wire for hanging. No tape or string because of humidity & moisture. Oil will not be accepted if not dry. Pastels and other works easily damaged should be covered by glass or clear plastic. Each work must have a small card on the back or base of the exhibit and include the fol-lowing information: Artist name, address, and title of work. The judge will select the prize entries in each class. The right to withhold any award is reserved if in the judges' opinion, the work does not justify an award.

ELEMENTARYFollow the General Rules for all exhibits.

CLASS 1 - ELEMENTARYCompleted Kindergarten through 2nd GradeLot 1 Painting (oil, acrylic)Lot 2 Watercolor, TemperaLot 3 Ink or Pencil DrawingLot 4 Crayola, Magic MarkerLot 5 Mixed MediaLot 6 Holiday DecorationsLot 7 Sculpture (small items of any media)Lot 8 Original PotteryLot 9 CeramicsLot 10 Mosaics, Tiles (small items)Lot 11 Recycled Art (odds & ends into art proj-ects)Lot 12 Wood Carving, Wood BurningLot 13 Original JewelryLot 14 Decorated Gift Box (small)Lot 15 Greeting CardsLot 16 Scrapbook Page - in clear plastic sleeveLot 17 Lego ExhibitLot 18 Pressed FlowersLot 19 BeadworkLot 20 Leather CraftLot 21 Other

Follow the General Rules for all exhibits.CLASS 2 - ELEMENTARY

Completed Third Grade through Sixth GradeLot 1 Painting (oil, acrylic)Lot 2 Watercolor, TemperaLot 3 Ink or Pencil DrawingLot 4 Crayola, Magic MarkerLot 5 Mixed MediaLot 6 Holiday DecorationsLot 7 Sculpture (small items of any media)Lot 8 Original PotteryLot 9 CeramicsLot 10 Mosaics, Tiles (small items)Lot 11 Recycled Art (odds & ends into art proj ects)Lot 13 Wood Carving, Wood BurningLot 14 Original JewelryLot 15 Greeting CardsLot 16 Scrapbook Page - in clear plastic sleeveLot 17 Lego ExhibitLot 18 Pressed FlowersLot 19 BeadworkLot 20 Leather CraftLot 21 OtherFollow the General Rules for all exhibits.

CLASS 3 - YOUTHCompleted Seventh through Twelfth GradeLot 1 Painting (oil, acrylic)Lot 2 Watercolor, TemperaLot 3 Ink or Pencil DrawingLot 4 Crayola, Magic MarkerLot 5 Mixed MediaLot 6 Holiday DecorationsLot 7 Sculpture (small items of any media)Lot 8 Original PotteryLot 9 CeramicsLot 10 Mosaics, Tiles (small items)Lot 11 Recycled Art (odds & ends into art proj ects)Lot 12 Wood Working (small item)Lot 13 Wood Carving, Wood BurningLot 14 Original JewelryLot 15 Greeting CardsLot 16 Scrapbook Page - in clear plastic sleeveLot 17 Lego ExhibitLot 18 Pressed FlowersLot 19 BeadworkLot 20 Leather CraftLot 21 OtherFollow the General Rules for all exhibits.

CLASS 4 - AMATEUR Open to adults not listed in previous classes and do art as a hobby. Lot 1 Oil Painting (landscape & seascape) Lot 2 Oil Painting (still life, portraits, others)Lot 3 Oil Painting (florals)

Division IIIFINE ARTS

Division IVFARM PRODUCTS

Superintendents: Lavern Paulson 765-4409, Charles Sparks 765-4785 All articles competing for premiums unless otherwise specified must have been grown the current year. Each entry must include address labels. Exhibits must be entered from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, and remain in place until 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 28. Management will not be responsible for exhibits left after 7 p.m. Not necessary, but if possible specify variet-ies.

Premiums in all classes: First $2.00, Second $1.50, Third $1.00. Grand Champion - $5.00, Reserve - $4.00, Champion - $3.00, Youth Champion - $3.00

CLASS 1 - CORN Lot 1. 10 Ears yellow 20082. 10 Ears popcorn 2008CLASS 2 - TALLEST CORNIn making awards in this class, thrift of stalk and absence of insect damage will be considered. Same premiums as Class 1.

and not exhibited at the Fillmore County Fair previ-ously. One per lot in each category. Each photograph must have the following infor-mation on the backside of the entry: title of photo-graph, category and lot number, entrant’s name and address. Each photograph must be matted but not framed. No hooks or anything that will damage other pho-tos. Photographs not to be smaller than 5" by 7" or larger than 11" x 14". This does not include matting or mounting. Bring each entry in ziploc plastic bag the size of the picture. The judge will select the prize entries in each class. The right to withhold any award is reserved if in the judges’ opinion, the work does not justify an award.CLASS 1 - COLOR PRINTSLot 1 Scenery Lot 3 AnimalsLot 2 People Lot 4 OtherCLASS 2 - BLACk & WHITE PRINTSSame requirements as Color Prints. Premiums awarded in each lot as follows: First - $2.00. Second $1.50. Third $1.00. Court of Honor shall consist of one Champion from each class if qualified and a Grand Champion over all. Grand Champion - $5.00; Reserve Champion - $4.00; Champion - $3.00 CLASS 3 - SPECIAL EFFECTS Include the original photo in the Ziplock bag. Same requirements as Color Prints. Premiums awarded in each lot as follows: First - $2.00. Second $1.50. Third $1.00. Court of Honor shall consist of one Champion from each class if qualified and a Grand Champion over all. Grand Champion - $5.00; Reserve Champion - $4.00; Champion - $3.00

Lot 4 Watercolor (landscape, seascape)Lot 6 Watercolor (floral)Lot 7 Acrylic Painting (landscape & sea-scape)Lot 8 Acrylic Painting (still life, portraits & others)Lot 9 Acrylic Painting (floral)Lot 10 Drawing (any media)Lot 11 Painting on MetalLot 12 Painting on Wood Lot 13 Wood Carving, Wood BurningLot 15 Original PotteryLot 16 CeramicsLot 17 Tiles, MosaicsLot 18 SculptureLot 19 Early American, Folk ArtLot 20 RosemalingLot 21 Greeting CardsLot 22 Holiday Decorations (may be subdivided)Lot 23 Decorated Gift BoxLot 26 Scrapbook Page (Bring 1 page in clear plastic sleeve)Lot 27 Original JewelryLot 28 Leather Craft Lot 29 Recycled Art Lot 30 Other Premiums in all classes: First $2.00; Second $1.50; Third $1.00. Court of Honor shall consist of one Champion from each class if qualified and a Grand Champion over all. Grand Champion - $5.00; Reserve Champion - $4.00. Champion - $3.00.

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CLASS 8 - HOME GARDEN COLLECTIONLot 1 - Collection to include 6 kinds of culinary vegetables made from the following: Snap Beans, 1 qt.: Lima Beans, 1 qt.; Cabbage, 1 head; Squash, 1 Winter or 3 Summer; Sweet Corn, 6 ears; Onions, 6 bulbs.Lot 2 - 6 specimens of the following: Tomatoes, large type, Carrots, Beets, Parsnips, Rutabaga, Turnips, Kohlrabi, Cucumber.***Flowers, special decoration/staging accessories are not permitted.

1. Asparagus (6)2. Beans, green pod (12)3. Beans, yellow pod (12)4. Beans, purple pod (12)5. Beans, Lima (12)6. Beets, table (6)7. Broccoli (2)8. Brussel Sprouts (6) 9. Cabbage, early (1) 10. Cabbage, late (1)11. Cabbage, Chinese (1)12. Cabbage, red (1)13. Cauliflower (1)14. Carrots (6)15. Celery, root removed (2)16. Cucumbers, slicing (6)17. Cucumbers, pickling (8)18. Dill, 3 heads (in water) 19. Endive (1)20. Egg Plant (2)21. Garlic (3) 22. Groundcherries, green or ripe,

shelled, 1 pint box23. Kale (2)24. Kohlrabi, red (3) 25. Kohlrabi, green (3)26. Muskmelon (1)27. Watermelon (1)28. Okra (4)

29. Onions, yellow (6)30. Onions, red (6)31. Onions, white (6)32. Green table onions (6)33. Parsley, 1 potted plant34. Parsnips35. Peanuts36. Peppers, green (4)37. Peppers, red (4)38. Peppers, yellow (4)39. Peppers, hot (4)40. Peas, edible (12)41. Peas, in pod (12)42. Potatoes, white (4)43. Potatoes, red (4)44. Potatoes, russet (4)45. Potatoes, yukon gold (4)46. Potatoes, any other (4)47. Pumpkin, field (1)48. Pumpkin, pie (1)49. Radishes, summer, red (6) 50. Radishes, summer, white (60) 51. Rhubarb (6)52. Rutabaga (6)53. Spinach, root54. Squash, acorn (2)55. Squash, golden nugget (2)56. Squash, summer (2)57. Squash, hubbard (1)

58. Squash, buttercup (1)59. Squash, butternut (1)60. Squash, winter (1)61. Sweet corn, yellow in husk (6)62. Sweet corn, white in husk (6)63. Swiss Chard (1 plant)64. Tomatoes, large red (4) must

be all ripe or all green65. Tomatoes, small red cherry or

salad (4) must be all ripe or all green

66. Tomatoes, large yellow (4) must be all ripe or all green

67. Tomatoes, pear (4) must be all ripe or all green

68. Tomatoes, small yellow (4) must be all ripe or all green

69. Tomatoes, grape (4) must be all ripe or all green

70. Turnips (3)71. Vegetable oyster (6)72. Fennel - one bulb73. Collard - three leaves74. Elephant garlic - one bulb75. Shallot - one cluster76. Cardoon - one plant77. Cilantro- one plant78. Any other

Superintendents: Lavern Paulson 765-4409, Charles Sparks 765-4785 All articles competing for premiums unless otherwise specified must have been grown the current year. Each entry must include address labels. Exhibits must be entered from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, and remain in place until 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 28. Management will not be responsible for exhibits left after 8 p.m. Not necessary, but if possible specify varieties. Premiums in all classes: First $2.00, Second $1.50, Third $1.00. Grand Champion - $5.00, Reserve - $4.00, Champion - $3.00, Youth Champion - $3.00 CLASS 7 - VEGETABLESPremiums will be $2.00, $1.50, and $1.00. Exhibits should be clean and have the exact number of specimens called for in each lot. Judging will be based on uniformity and quality.

CLASS 9 - DISPLAY OF HERBS Display must include 4 different garden grown herbs that are bunched, tied and labeled individually. Lots1. Fresh display staged in separate bottles of water2. Dried display (grown for drying) staged in separate bottle without water3. Dill, 5 stems4. Herb patio pot, assorted herbs5. Parsley, 5 stems in waterYOUTH DIVISION -

CLASS 11 - LARGEST VEGETABLESOne specimen may be shown in each lot. Judged on size and weight, does not qualify for cham-pion awards. Remove stems.Premiums in this class will be First, $2.00; Second. $1.50; Third. $1.00.

Lot 1 PotatoLot 2 SquashLot 3 CabbageLot 4 BeetLot 5 Carrot

Lot 6 TomatoesLot 7 OnionLot 8 CucumberLot 9 KahlrabiLot 10 Bell Pepper

Lot 11 Zucchini SquashLot 12 CauliflowerLot 13 BroccoliLot 14 Rhubarb

Division VVEGETABLE GARDENING

AGES 16 AND UNDERCLASS 10 - GARDEN VEGETABLESLot 1 Beans, yellow, 6Lot 2 Beans, green, 6Lot 3 Beets, 3Lot 4 Cabbage, 1Lot 5 Carrots, 3Lot 6 Cucumber, 3Lot 7 Onion, 3, yellow, don’t peelLot 8 Onion, 3, white, don’t peelLot 9 Parsnips, 3Lot 10 PeasLot 11 Peas, edible podLot 12 Peppers, 3 any varietyLot 13 Red Potatoes, 3Lot 14 White Potatoes, 3

Lot 15 Pumpkin, 1 any varietyLot 16 Pumpkin, miniature, 2Lot 17 Squash, 1 winter or 3 summerLot 18 Sweet Corn, 3Lot 19 Tomatoes, cherry 6Lot 20 Tomatoes, large red, 3Lot 21 Not listed vegetables, follow Class 9 veg. rulesLot 22 Fruit, apples, berries, any other, follow orchard rulesLot 23 Vegetable Patio PotLot 24 Any other

Lot1. Tallest stalk of field corn, root attached2. Tallest stalk of sunflower, root attached3. Tallest stalk of sorghum sudan hybrid, root attachedCLASS 3 - SMALL GRAINBring one 5-quart ice cream pail. Same premi-ums as in Class 1.1. Oats 2. Spring Wheat3. Winter Wheat 4. Rye5. Soybeans6. BarleyCLASS 4 - SHEAF GRAINSheaf grain and grasses must be two inches in diameter at the center band. Exhibits will be judged on neat appearance as well as quality. Same premiums as Class 1.1. Barley 2. Oats 3. Soybeans 4. Rye5. Spring Wheat6. Winter Wheat

CLASS 5 - SHEAF GRASSESSame requirements as Class 5. Premiums same as Class 1.1. Alfalfa2. Alfalfa & mixed grasses3. Red Clover 4. Timothy5. Brome 6. Mixture of any other legumes & mixed grasses 7. Alsike cloverCLASS 6 - HAY EXHIBIT Exhibit 3 small bales or 3 slices from big square bale or five gallon bucket of haylage. Certificate for 1st place each lot and additional cash prize of $25, $15, $10 for top three in each lot. All cash prizes provided by Fillmore County Farm Bureau. Winner to be determined by Relative Feed Value (RFV). $10 Fee per entry- Farm Bureau Members Free.1. 1st Crop Hay 2. 2nd Crop Hay 3. 1st Crop Haylage4. 2nd Crop HaylageDeliver to Farm Bureau trailer at west end of barn.Note: Entries must be in by 7:00 p.m. on Tues-day, July 24.

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Each entry must include address labels.CLASS 1 - PLATE OF 5 APPLES Premiums in this class will be First, $2.00; Second. $1.50; Third. $1.00.

Division VIORCHARD

Division VIIAPIARIAN DEPT.

1. Beacon2. Black Twig3. Connel Red4. Cortland5. Delicious6. Duchess7. Early Genvea8. Empire9. Fireside10. Folwell11. Gala12. Golden Delicious13. Golden Russett14. Golden Supreme15. Granny Smith16. Grimes Golden17. Haralson18. Harold Red19. Honeycrisp20. Honeygold21. Ida Red22. Jersey Mak23. Jonathan24. Keepsake25. Lakeland26. Lodi

27. Malinda28. McIntosh29. Melba30. Mantet31. Minjon32. N.W. Greening33. Ockabena34. Oriole35. Paula red36. Prairie Spy37. Quinti38. Red Baron39. Red Delicious40. Red Duchess41. Red Spur42. Redwell43. Regent44. State Fair45. Sweet Sixteen46. Viking47. Wealthy48. Wolf River49. Yellow Transparent50. Zestar51. Jongold52. Any other

1. Chestnut crab2. Dolga3. Early4. Hoppa5. Hyslop

6. Seeding apple7. Transcendent8. Whitney9. Cherry Crab10. Any other

CLASS 2 - CRABS, PLATE OF 10 Premiums the same as in Class 1.

CLASS 3 - COLLECTIONS1. Four largest apples $2.25 $2.00 $1.002. Best peck Wealthy $2.25 $2.00 $1.003. Best peck NW Greenings $2.25 $2.00 $1.004. Sweepstakes not less than 10 varieties, stan-

dard & crabapples $4.00 $3.00 $1.00

CLASS 5 - PLUMS, PLATE OF 10 Premiums the same as Class 1.1. Emper 7. Purplehart 13. Waneta2. Hansk 8. Sapa 14. Wild Plum3. Kahinta 9. Stanley 15. Underwood4. Monitor 10. Superior 16.Alderman Plum 5. Loring Prize 11. Surprise 17. Toka 6. Mount Royal 12. Redcoat 18.Any other variety

CLASS 6 - CHERRIES, PLATE OF 10 Premiums same as Class 1.

1. Compass 2. Oka3. Sapalta4. Red Diamond

5. Northstar Dwarf6. Any other variety

CLASS 8 - PLATE OF 25 BERRIES Premiums the same as in Class 1.

CLASS 9 - PLATE OF 10 NUTS Premiums same as Class 1.1. Black Walnuts2. Black Walnuts, unhusked3. Black Walnuts, shelled4. Butternuts5. Butternuts, unhusked6. Butternuts, unshelled

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CLASS 7 - GRAPES, PLATE OF 4 BUNCHES Premiums same as Class 1.

1. Concord2. Niagara3. Delaware4. Beta5. Moores Early

6. Fredonia 7. Wild Grape 8. Moonbeam 9. Wardon10. Any other variety

1. Red Raspberry2. Blackberry3. Everbearing Strawberry4. Elderberry (3 bunches)5. Gooseberry6. Wild Gooseberry

7. Purple Raspberry 8. Yellow Raspberry 9. Currant-Black 10. Currant-Red 11. Black Cap Raspberry 12. Any other variety 13. Mulberry

Superintendent: Lavern Paulson 765-4409, Charles Sparks 765-4785CLASS 1 - HONEY Lot 1st 2nd1. Best display extracted honey 2.00 1.002. Best display comb honey 2.00 1.003. Colony golden Italian Bees in observation hive 2.00 1.004. Colony Leather Col. Italian bees in observation hive 2.00 1.00CLASS 2 - MAPLE PRODUCTS1. Maple Syrup 2.00 1.002. Maple Sugar 2.00 1.00CLASS 3 - SORGHUM1. Sorghum Syrup 2.00 1.00

Superintendents: Lavern Paulson 765-4409, Charles Sparks 765-4785 All articles competing for premiums unless otherwise specified must have been grown the current year. Each entry must include address labels. Exhibits must be entered from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, and remain in place until 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 28. Management will not be responsible for exhibits left after 7 p.m. Not necessary, but if possible specify varieties. Premiums in all classes: First $2.00, Second $1.50, Third $1.00. Grand Champion - $5.00, Reserve - $4.00, Champion - $3.00, Youth Champion - $3.00

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All articles exhibited must be made by persons entering them and must have been made within the past twelve months. Articles which have been awarded premiums at this fair in previous years are not eligible. All pictures ready to hang. All articles not neat, clean and well pressed may be rejected! Please bring address labels for tags. This will speed up entry time. All articles must be entered from 10:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. entry day, Tuesday, July 24 and remain in place until 5:00 p.m., Saturday, July 28. Management will not be responsible for exhibits left after 7:00 p.m. Please do not bring items not listed in premium list. Superintendents: Ila Mae Olstad - Phone 765-2441 and Ann Sparks. Phone 765-4785. Grand Champion $5.00; Reserve Cham-pion $4.00; Three Champions $3.00 each. Premiums in this class will be Blue $2.00, Red $1.50, White $1.00 for all classes. Other ribbons may be awarded although no cash for these awards.CLASS 1 - BAGS 1. Shopping Bag 2. PurseCLASS 2 - RUGS 1. Braided, cotton or wool 4. Hooked 2. Crocheted, cotton 5. Any other 3. Woven CLASS 3 - QUILTS NOTICE: Minnesota Quilters Board has redefined professional quilter. The new definition is as follows: A professional is someone who teaches quilting, sells quilts or designs quilts as a profession or has won best of show or blue rib-bons in two or more competitions where entrants from more than one state are participating. Ribbons won at the Fillmore County Fair will not put you in the professional category. 1. Cotton pieced 5. Machine quilted 2. Hand quilted 6. Table Runner 3. Embroidered 7. Any Other 4. TiedCLASS 3A - CHILD'S CRIB QUILT 1. Pieced 3. Knitted 2. Crocheted 4. Quilted 5. Any otherCLASS 4 - PILLOWS 1. Crewel 4. Hooked 7. Crocheted 2. Pieced 5. Needlepoint 8. Appliqued 3. Novelty 6. Cross Stitched 9. Candlewick 10. Any otherCLASS 5 - BEDSPREADS OR AFGHANS 1. Crocheted Bedspread 4. Afghan, knitted 2. Knitted Bedspread 5. Afghan, any other 3. Afghan, crochetedCLASS 6 - INFANTS GARMENTS 1. Booties, 1 pair 5. Blanket 2. Sweater 6. 3 pc. set 3. Bibs (2) 7. Any Other 4. CapCLASS 7 - HANDICRAFTS 1. Dolls, novelty 8. Hardanger over 12” 2. Toys, stuffed 9. Pot holder (2) 3. Doilies, under 12” 10. Tablecloth 4. Doilies, over 12” 11. Towels (3) 5. Dresser Scarf 12. Holiday 6. Pillow Cases 13. Doll Clothes 7. Hardanger under 12” 14. Any otherCLASS 8 - kNITTING 1. Doilies, under 10” 5. Scarf 9. Dishcloth 2. Doilies, over 10” 6. Slipper, child 10. Shawl 3. Mittens 7. Slipper, adult 11. Socks 4. Sweater 8. Potholder 12. Any otherCLASS 9 - CROCHET 1. Doilies, under 10” 5. Scarf 9. Dishcloth 2. Doilies, over 10” 6. Slipper, child 10. Shawl 3. Mittens 7. Slipper, adult 11. Any other 4. Sweater 8. Potholder

Superintendents: Ila Mae Olstad, 765-2441 and Ann Sparks, 765-4785.

Division VIII

Golden Age NeedleworkAge 70 and older

Division IX - A

Needlework

All articles must be made by persons entering them and must have been made within the past twelve months. Articles which have been awarded premiums at this fair in previous years are not eligible. All pictures ready to hang. All articles not neat, clean, and well pressed may be rejected! Please bring address labels for tags. This will speed up entry time. All articles must be entered from 10:00 a.m. -7 p.m., entry day, Tuesday, July 24, and remain in place until 5 p.m., Saturday, July 28. Please do not bring items not listed in premium list. Management will not be responsible for articles left after 7 p.m. Grand Champion - $5.00. Reserve Champion - $4.00. There will be three Champion prizes - $3.00 each. Premiums - First $2.00; Second $1.50, Third $1.00 for all classes. Other ribbons may be awarded although no cash for these awards.CLASS 1 - HARDANGER 1. Lunch Cloth 7. Doily more than 12” 2. Dresser Scarf 8. Pillows 3. Dinner Cloth 9. Children’s article 4. Wall Hanging 10. Ornament 5. Table Runner 11. Any other 6. Doily less than 12"CLASS 2 - DOLLS 1. Yarn Dolls 6. Soft Sculpture Doll 2. Cloth Doll 7. Purchased Doll Dressed 3. Stuffed Doll 8. Homemade Porcelain/ 4. Novelty Doll Vinyl Doll 5. Handmade Doll 9. Doll Clothes 10. Any otherCLASS 3 - PILLOWS All pillows must be completed. 1. Quilted 7. Needlepoint 2. Knitted 8. Crocheted 3. Crewel 9. Appliqued 4. Pieced 10. Cross Stitched 5. Novelty 11. Counted Cross Stitch 6. Latch Hook 12. Any otherCLASS 4 - AFGHAN 1. Crochet bedspread 5. Afghan, knitted 2. Knitted bedspread 6. Afghan, woven 3. Embroidered bedspread 7.Afghan, broomstick or hairpin 4. Afghan, crocheted 8. Any otherCLASS 5 - BEDROOM LINENPair Pillow Cases 1. Embroidered 4. Applique 2. Crocheted edge 5. Cross stitch 3. Cut work 6. Any otherDresser Scarf 7. Embroidered 11. Crocheted 8. Crocheted Edge 12. Cross stitch 9. Cut work 13. Any other 10. Applique CLASS 6 - LUNCH CLOTH 1. Lunch cloth 5. Place mats 2. Napkins (6) 6. Table runner 3. Dinner cloth 7. Potholders (2) 4. Dish towels, (6) or set 8. Any otherCLASS 7 - kNITTED & CROCHETED ARTICLES 1. Man’s sweater 24. Socks, novelty 2. Lady’s cardigan, knit 25. Socks, (first time for knitter) 3. Lady’s pullover, knit 26. Slippers, man’s knit 4. Lady’s cardigan, crochet 27. Slippers, ladies’, knit 5. Lady’s pullover, crochet 28. Slippers, child’s, knit 6. Child’s sweater, knit 29. Slippers, man’s, crochet 7. Child’s sweater, crochet 30. Slippers, ladies’, crochet 8.Vest 31. Slippers, child’s, crochet 9. Prayer shawl, knit 32. Felted hat (knit or crochet) 10. Prayer shawl, crochet 33. Felted purse(knit or crochet) 11. Cap, knit 34. Felted mittens 12. Cap, crochet (knit or crochet) 13. Scarf, knit 35. Doilies, knit under 12” 14. Scarf, crochet 36. Doilies, knit, over 12” 15. Scarf, novelty 37. Doilies, crochet, under 12” 16. Mittens, adult, knit 38. Doilies, crochet, over 12” 17. Mittens, adult, crochet 39. Tablecloth, knit 18. Mittens, child, knit 40. Tablecloth, crochet 19. Mittens, child, crochet 41. Dishcloth (2) knit 20. Socks, lady’s, knit 42. Dishcloth (2) crochet 21. Socks, man’s, knit 43. Tea cozy 22. Socks, child’s, knit 44. Rug 23. Socks, (knit both at same 45. Any other time) CLASS 8 - INFANTS kNIT & CROCHET 1. Dress, knit 2. Dress, crochet

3. Booties, knit 4. Booties, crochet 5. Sweater, knit 6. Sweater, crochet 7. Blanket, knit 8. Blanket, crochet 9. Cap, knit 10. Cap, crochet 11. Bib, knit 12. Bib, crochet 13. Set of 3 or more 14. Any otherCLASS 9 - SEWING 1. Dress 7. Jacket 13. Apron, half 2. Formal dress 8. Coat 14. Apron, bib 3. Skirt 9. Vest 15. Apron, cobbler 4. Slacks 10. Shorts 16. Apron, men’s 5. blouse or shirt 11. T-shirt 17. Apron, misc. 6. 2-piece suit 12. Sweatshirt 18. Sleepwear 19. Any otherCLASS 10 -CHILDREN’S SEWING 1. Dress 5. Coat 9. Nightwear 2. Special occasion 6. Boy’s shirt 10. Apron 3. Skirt 7. T-shirt 11. Any other 4. Shorts 8. Sweatshirt CLASS 11 - INFANT’S SEWING 1. Dress 4. Cap 2. Baptism outfit 5. Blanket 3. Bib 6. Any otherCLASS 12 - WALL HANGINGS 1. Samples 8. Latch hook 2. Cross stitch 9. Doily 3. Counted cross stitch 10. Bell pull 4. Embriodery 11. Christmas 5. Crewel 12. Seasons 6. Norwegian Stitchery 13. Halloween 7. Long stitch 14. Wedding 15. Any otherCLASS 13 - HAND CRAFTS 1. Doll clothes (1 outfit) 15. Quilling 2. Doll clothes 16. Plaster craft (more than 1 outfit) 17. Magnets (2) 3. Toy 18. Flowers 4. Stuffed animal 19. Door wreath 5. Tatting 20. Rug 6. Cross stitch 21. Decorated sweatshirt (not wallhanging) 22. T-shirt 7. Swedish stitching 23. Scrapbooking 8. Netting 24. Wet Felting, hat 9. Plastic needlework 25. Wet felting, purse 10. Macrame 26. Wet felting, mittens 11. Purse 27. Wet felting, any other 12. Bag 28. Needle felting 13. Jewelry 29. Hand-spun yarn 14. Beads 30. Rug Hooking 31. Wool applique 32. Any otherCLASS 14 - MACHINE kNITTING 1. Ladies Cardigan Sweater 2. Ladies Slipover Sweater 3. Mens Cardigan Sweater 4. Mens Slipover Sweater 5. Childs Sweater 6. Babies 7. Any otherCLASS 15 - RECYCLING/RESTORING 1. Fabric Scraps 5. Clothing 2. New Use for Discards 6. Quilt 3. Dolls 7. Felt from old sweaters, etc. 4. Toys 8. Any otherCLASS 16 - HOLIDAY DECORATIONS 1. Christmas tree decoration (3) 2. Christmas table decoration 3. Christmas wall decoration (Not quilted) 4. Christmas stocking 5. Christmas tree skirt 6. Easter decoration 7. Valentine's decoration 8. Thanksgiving & Halloween 9. Wedding 10. UnspecifiedCLASS 17 - WOVEN 1. Place mats (4 or more) 3. Table runner 2. Rug 4. Any other

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Division IX - BQuilts

Superintendents: Ila Mae Olstad, 765-2441 and Ann Sparks, 765-4785. Lots and Prizes same as Division VIII - A Needlework. All articles must be made by persons entering them and must have been made within the past twelve months. Articles which have been awarded premiums at this fair in previous years are not eligible. All pictures ready to hang. All articles not neat, clean, and well pressed may be rejected! Each entry must include address labels. This will speed up entry time. All articles must be entered from 10:00 a.m. -7 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, and remain in place until 5 p.m., July 28. Management will not be responsible for articles left after 7 p.m. Please do not bring items not listed in premium list. Grand Champion - $5.00. Reserve Champion - $4.00. three Champion prizes - $3.00 each. Premiums - First $2.00; Second $1.50, Third $1.00 for all classes. Other ribbons my be awarded although no cash for these awards.CLASS 1 - QUILTS All quilts must be hand or machine quilted unless specified. Give name of pattern. Adult quilt should measure 60"x80" minimum. Each entry must include address labels. 1. Hand Appliqued 2. Machine Appliqued 3. Pieced 4. Pieced & Applique (Mixed Media) 5. Cross Stitch or Embroidered 6. Sampler 7. Comforter - Any Technique Hand Tied 8. Novelty, Any Technique (hand quilting not necessary) 9 Quilt, Printed Block, Material Hand Tied 10. Quilt, Machine Quilted by Exhibitor 11. Quilt, Machine Quilted by Professional 12. Quilt, Machine or Hand Quilted by another person 13. Quilt, Hand Quilted 14. Stained Glass 15. Original Adaptation 16. Christmas or Holiday Design 17. Group Quilt, Any Technique made by two or more people 18. RaggyClasses 2 thru 6 - same lots 1-18 as Class 1

CLASS 2 - JUVENILE QUILT Smaller than 60”x80”

CLASS 3 - MINIATURE QUILTS Size should measure less than two feet square.

CLASS 4 - WALL QUILTS

Division IX - DNeedlework

All articles must be made by persons entering them and must have been made within the past twelve months. Articles which have been awarded premiums at this fair in previous years are not eligible. All pictures ready to hang. All articles not neat, clean, and well pressed may be rejected! Each entry must include address labels. This will speed up entry time. All articles must be entered from 10:00 a.m. -7 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, and remain in place until 5 p.m., July 28. Management will not be responsible for articles left after 7 p.m. Please do not bring items not listed in premium list. Grand Champion - $5.00. Reserve Champion - $4.00. three Champion prizes - $3.00 each. Premiums - First $2.00; Second $1.50, Third $1.00 for all classes. Other ribbons my be awarded although no cash for these awards.

CLASS 1 - BOYS & GIRLS NEEDLEWORKUnder 18 years (State age on entry tag) 1. Pillow cases 18. Macrame 2. Stuffed toy 19. Pillows 3. Doll clothes 20. Dolls 4. Wall hanging 21. Aprons

16. Christmas or Holiday Design 17. Group Quilt, Any Technique made by two or more

people 18. RaggyClasses 2 thru 6 - same lots 1-18 as Class 1

CLASS 2 - JUVENILE QUILT Smaller than 60”x80”

CLASS 3 - MINIATURE QUILTS Size should measure less than two feet square.

CLASS 4 - WALL QUILTS Size should measure more than two feet square. Article must have rod pockets ready to hang.CLASS 5 - WEARABLE ART Vest or jacket Lots and Prices same as 3ACLASS 6 -TABLE RUNNERCLASS 7 - QUILT ON A STICK Must be a rectangle 8”w x 9”h, any construction method, hand or machine quilted by entrant. Quilt backing must include a centered, vertical sleeve in which a paint stick has been inserted.

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Superintendents: Ila Mae Olstad, 765-2441 and Ann Sparks, 765-4785. Lots and Prizes same as Division VIII - A Needlework. All articles must be made by persons entering them and must have been made within the past twelve months. Articles which have been awarded premiums at this fair in previous years are not eligible. All pictures ready to hang. All articles not neat, clean, and well pressed may be rejected! Each entry must include address labels. This will speed up entry time. All articles must be entered from 10:00 a.m. -7 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, and remain in place until 5 p.m., July 28. Management will not be responsible for articles left after 8 p.m. Please do not bring items not listed in premium list. Grand Champion - $5.00. Reserve Champion - $4.00. three Champion prizes - $3.00 each. Premiums - First $2.00; Second $1.50, Third $1.00 for all classes. Other ribbons my be awarded although no cash for these awards.CLASS 1 - QUILTS All quilts must be hand or machine quilted unless specified. Give name of pattern. Adult quilt should measure 60"x80" minimum. Each entry must include address labels. 1. Hand Appliqued 2. Machine Appliqued 3. Pieced 4. Pieced & Applique (Mixed Media) 5. Cross Stitch or Embroidered 6. Sampler 7. Comforter - Any Technique Hand Tied 8. Novelty, Any Technique (hand quilting not necessary) 9 Quilt, Printed Block, Material Hand Tied 10. Quilt, Machine Quilted by Exhibitor 11. Quilt, Machine Quilted by Professional 12. Quilt, Machine or Hand Quilted by another person 13. Quilt, Hand Quilted 14. Stained Glass 15. Original Adaptation

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FILLMORE COUNTY FAIR • July 24-28, 2012 Page 9

Division XIBaked Products

Superintendent: Monica Ortner, 937-3202. Exhibits must be entered from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m, entry day, Tuesday, July 24. Exhibits to remain in place until 5 p.m., Saturday, July 28. Management will not be responsible for articles left after 7 p.m. Each entry must include address labels. Premiums in all classes will be: First $2.00, Second $1.50, Third $1.00, unless otherwise stated. Grand Champion $5.00; Champion $4.00; Reserve Champion $3.00. An exhibitor may make only one entry in any Lot. Entries can-not be made in same Lot or Lots by more than one person from the same family. All entries must be brought on 6” plate with plastic wrap.

Division XIIWoodworking

Superintendent: Phil Durst, 507-273-0867 Exhibits to be entered betweeen 10:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. entry day,

CLASS 1- BREAD(Half loaf)Lot 1. Bread, graham 3. Bread, rye 2. Bread, raisin 4. Bread, whiteCLASS 2- YEAST 1. Buns, 3 4. Coffee cake, 4x4 piece 2. Cinnamon rolls, 3 5. Dinner rolls, 3 3. Cloverleaf rolls, 3 6. Pecan rolls, 3CLASS 3 - BREAD MACHINE(1/2 of loaf)(Top to Bottom) 1. White 2. Dark 3. Any otherCLASS 4 - QUICK BREAD & DOUGHNUTS1/2 of standard size loaf pan 1. Cherry nut bread 9. Coffee cake - 4x4 2. Banana bread 10. Baking powder biscuits (3) 3. Cranberry bread 11. Graham gems (3) 4. Date bread piece 12. Muffins, plain (3) 5. Nut bread 13. Muffins, bran (3) 6. Pumpkin bread 14. Blueberry muffins (3) 7. Corn bread - 4x4 piece 15. Donuts, plain (3) 8. Gingerbread - 4x4 piece 16. Donuts, raised (3)CLASS 5 - CAKES 1. Angel food, white - 1/4 cake - unfrosted 2. Devils food, 4x4" square, unfrosted, from center of cake 3. Spice, 4x4" square, unfrosted, from center of cake 4. White, 4x4" square, unfrosted, from center of cake 5. Jelly roll - 4 inch uncut piece CLASS 6 - COOKIES (4 of each, unfrosted) 1. Bars, chocolate, brownie 8. Peanut butter 2. Bars, unbaked 9. White, rolled 3. Bars, any other 10. Dark, rolled 4. Chocolate chip 11. White, drop 5. Drop, unbaked 12. Choc., drop 6. Gingersnap, molasses 13. Refrigerator, sliced 7. Oatmeal 14. Any other CLASS 7 - DECORATIVE CAKE, CUPCAKES & COOKIES(Decorations judged only ) Premiums: First $2.00, Second $1.50, Third $1.00. 1. Cakes, birthday 4. Cupcakes, 4 2. Cakes, novelty 5. Cookies, 1 kind 3. Cakes, special 3, each decorated occasion differentlyCLASS 8 - CANDY(3 - 1" squares or equivalent) 1. Caramel 5. Peanut Brittle 2. Choc. Fudge 6. Penuche 3. Divinity 7. Toffee 4. MintsCLASS 9 - BAKING TYPICAL OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES 1. Cookies 3. Cake 2. Bread 4. Any otherCLASS 10 - FOR KIDS 14 & UNDER Premiums: First $2.00; Second $1.50; Third $1.00.Grand Champion $5.00; Champion $4.00; Reserve Champion $3.00. 1. Yeast baking- unfrosted, 3 buns or 1/2 loaf of bread 2. Machine bread, 1/2 loaf - Top to bottom 3. Muffins, 3 4. Chocolate Chip Cookies, 4 5. Any other cookies, unfrosted, 4 6. Brownies, 4, unfrosted 7. Candy, any kind, 3 8. Cupcakes, unfrosted, 3 9. Any other breads

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5. Purse 22. Dress 6. Decoupage 23. Quilt 7. String art 24. Puppet 8. Pot holders (2) 25. Picture 9. Dish towels (2) 26. Cross stitch 10. Needlepoint 27. Tin punch 11. Doilie 28. Christmas ornaments (3) 12. Magnets (3) 29. Beaded craft (3) 13. Handmade flowers 30. Decorated purchased garment (any kind) 31. Locker caddy 14. Scrapbook 32. Any other 15. Scarf 32. Jewelry 16. Latch hook 33. Any other 17. Bird house CLASS 2 - BOYS & GIRLS SEWINGUnder 18 years (State age on entry tag) 1. T-Shirt 3. Dress 2. Sweatshirt 4. Any other

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Minnesota theme or fair theme. All quilts must be hand or machine quilted unless specified. Give name of pattern. Adult quilt should measure 60"x80" minimum. Each entry must include address labels. 1. Hand Appliqued 2. Machine Appliqued 3. Pieced 4. Pieced & Applique (Mixed Media) 5. Cross Stitch or Embroidered 6. Sampler 7. Comforter - Any Technique Hand Tied 8. Novelty, Any Technique (hand quilting not

necessary) 9 Quilt, Printed Block, Material Hand Tied 10. Quilt, Machine Quilt- ed by Exhibitor 11. Quilt, Machine Quilt ed by Professional 12. Quilt, Machine or Hand Quilted by another per son 13. Quilt, Hand Quilted 14. Stained Glass 15. Original Adaptation 16. Christmas or Holiday Design 17. Group Quilt, Any Tech-

nique made by two or more people

18. Raggy

Division IX-EMN Quilts

Division IX-FSr. Citizen 70 & older

Superintendents: Ila Mae Olstad, 765-2441 and Ann Sparks, 765-4785. Lots and Prizes same as Division VIII - A Needlework. All articles must be made by persons entering them and must have been made within the past twelve months. Articles which have been awarded premiums at this fair in previous years are not eligible. All pictures ready to hang. All articles not neat, clean, and well pressed may be rejected! Each entry must include address labels. This will speed up entry time. All articles must be entered from 10:00 a.m. -7 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, and remain in place until 5 p.m., July 28. Management will not be responsible for articles left after 7 p.m. Please do not bring items not listed in premium list. Grand Champion - $5.00. Reserve Champion - $4.00. three Champion prizes - $3.00 each. Premiums - First $2.00; Second $1.50, Third $1.00 for all classes. Other ribbons my be awarded although no cash for these awards.CLASS 1 - QUILTS All quilts must be hand or machine quilted unless specified. Give name of pattern. Adult quilt should measure 60”x80” minimum. Each entry must include address labels. 1. Hand Appliqued 2. Machine Appliqued 3. Pieced 4. Pieced & Applique (Mixed Media) 5. Cross Stitch or Embroidered 6. Sampler 7. Comforter - Any Technique Hand Tied 8. Novelty, Any Technique (hand quilting not necessary) 9 Quilt, Printed Block, Material Hand Tied 10. Quilt, Machine Quilted by Exhibitor 11. Quilt, Machine Quilted by Professional 12. Quilt, Machine or Hand Quilted by another person 13. Quilt, Hand Quilted 14. Stained Glass 15. Original Adaptation 16. Christmas or Holiday Design 17. Group Quilt, Any Technique made by two or more people 18. Raggy

Division XCanning

Superintendent: Monica Ortner, 937-3202. Exhibits must be entered from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., entry day, Tuesday, July 24. Exhibits to remain in place until 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 28. Each entry must include address labels. Must have 1x2 label with contents kind or variety. Management will not be responsible for exhibits left after 7:00 p.m. Premiums in all classes will be First $2.00, Second $1.50, Third $1.00, unless oth-erwise stated. Grand Champion $5.00; Champion $4.00; Reserve Champion $3.00 All products must be processed as described in the current Uni-versity of Minnesota home canning publications or current USDA Book. Exhibits must be in standard brand name jars. No colored or irregular jars. Use no artificial coloring. Leave screwbands on two-piece jar lids. Please make sure jar tops are clean under screw-bands. Bring only entries in categories listed. Exhibits shall be judged as to general appearance, fullness of pack, clearness of juice, wholeness and color of product. The jar may be opened by judge for tast testing.

CLASS 1 - CANNED FRUIT 1. Apples, pieces 9. Peaches 2. Apples, crab, whole 10. Pears 3. Applesauce 11. Plums 4. Apricots 12. Raspberries, black 5. Blackberries 13. Raspberries, red 6. Blueberries 14. Rhubarb 7. Cherries, Bing 15. Combination 8. Italian prunes of fruits 16. Pie filling 17. Fruit collections of 4CLASS 2 - JAMS 1. Apricot 5. Plum 9. Strawberry 2. Blackberry 6. Raspberry, black 10. Combination of fruits 3. Grape 7. Raspberry, red 11. Jams/Jellies, collec- 4. Peach 8. Rhubarb tion of 4 12. Any otherCLASS 3 - JELLIES 1. Apple 8. Raspberry, black 2. Apple, crab 9. Raspberry, red 3. Blackberry 10. Rhubarb 4. Elderberry 11. Strawberry 5. Grape 12. Combination of fruits 6. Peach 13. Any other 7. Plum CLASS 4 - PRESERVES 1. Cherry 4. Raspberry, black 7. Tomato 2. Peach 5. Raspberry, red 8. Watermelon 3. Plum 6. Strawberry 9. Comb. of Fruits 10.Any otherCLASS 5 - JUICE 1. Apricot 3. Berry 2. Peach 4. GrapeCLASS 6 - PICKLES 1. Apple, whole 4. Cucumber 7. Watermelon 2. Beet 5. Cucumber, sweet 8. Mixed vegetables 3. Bread & Butter 6. Dill 9. Any otherCLASS 7- RELISHES 1. Beet 4. Corn 7. Tomato 2. Catsup 5. Cucumber 8. Salsa 3. Chili Sauce 6. Pepper 9. Any otherCLASS 8 - CANNED VEGETABLES 1. Asparagus 7. Corn, whole 2. Beans, green kernel 3. Beans, waxed 8. Peas 4. Beets 9. Tomatoes 5. Carrots 10. Tomato Juice 6. Corn, cream 11. Any other CLASS 9 - CANNED MEAT(Pressure processed only) 1. Beef 2. Chicken 3. Pork 4. Any otherCLASS 10 - DEHYDRATED OR NATURAL DRYING 1. Vegetable 3. Fruit 5. Jerky 2. 2nd vegetable 4. 2nd fruit 6. Spice 7. 2nd spiceCLASS 11 - 14 YEARS & UNDER 1. Fruit 4. Jam 2. Vegetable 5. Any other 3. Jelly

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Tuesday, July 24 and remain in place until 5:00 p.m., Saturday, July 28. Management will not be responsible for exhibists left after 7:00 p.m. Items must be completed n the last year. Each item must be completed by exhibitor. One entry per lot. Each entry must include mailing label.Class 1 - WoodWorking adult 1. Small article of wood 2. Large article of wood 3. Wood turning 4. Toys 5. Birdhouse 6. Clocks 7. Dollhouse 8. Any otherClass 2 - WoodWorking youth (18 and undEr) 1. Small article of wood 2. Large article of wood 3. Wood turning 4. Toys 5. Birdhouse 6. Clocks 7. Dollhouse 8. Any otherClass 3 - rEfinishing - adult 1. Small article 2. Large article 3. Any otherClass 4 - rEfinishing - youth (18 and undEr) 1. Small article 2. Large article 3. Any otherClass 5 - Carving - adult 1. Wood carving figures/animals 2. Decoys hand carved 3. Chip objectsClass 6 - Carving - youth (18 and undEr) 1. Wood carving figures/animals 2. Decoys hand carved 3. Chip objectsClass 7 - Carving - ProfEssional 1. Wood carving figures/animals 2. Decoys hand carved 3. Chip objectsClass 8 - sCroll saW - adult 1. Small article 2. Large articleClass 9 - sCroll saW - youth 1. Small article 2. Large article

Division XIIIFlowers

Superintendent: Dorothy Rath-Mundfrom 346-2482. Assistant Superintendent: Vivian Drinkall 346-2303 Exhibits must be entered from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. July 24, and remain until 5:00 p.m. July 28. Management will not be responsible for exhibits left after 7 p.m. Please bring address labels for tags. 1. All flower specimens, arrangements and potted plants must be grown and arranged by exhibitor, except where otherwise specified. 2. Stems should be cut to include some foliage with blooms, if possible. 3. Numbers in parenthesis indicate number of stems to be exhib-ited. 4. Floral designs must not be re-arranged after being placed on exhibition and entered. 5. Due to lack of space, the committee asks that all arranging be done -except touch up- previous to entry. 6. Each exhibitor bring a written list of flowers to be exhibited, properly classified, to present to the secretary please. 7. Management will not be responsible for vases, bottles or plants. 8. One entry per lot in all classes. 9. No entry may be entered for the second year if a ribbon was won previously. 10. No noxious weeds. 11. Please use clear glass containers for specimens and name your specimen if possible.

CLASS 1 - FLORAL SPECIMENS Premiums: First $2.00, Second $1.50, Third $1.00. 1. Ageratum (3) 2. Aster (3) 3. Astilbe (3) 4. Baby's Breath Annual (2 stems) 5. Baby's Breath, Perennial (1) 6. Bachelor Button (5) No buds 7. Bells of Ireland (1) 8. Bleeding Heart (3) Fern Leaf

9. Calendula (3) 10. Calla Lily (1) 11. Canterbury Bells (1) 12. Carnation (3) 13. Celosia (Crested Type) (3) 14. Celosia (Plume Type) (3) 15. Cleome (1) 16. Chrysanthemum (One Stem) 17. Clematis (3 Stems) 18. Cosmos (3) 19. Columbine (3) 20. Cone Flower (3) 21. Coral Bell (3) 22. Coreopsis (3) 23. Daisy (Painted) (3) 24. Daisy (Shasta) (3) 25. Daisy (Gloriosa) (3) 26. Daisy (Any Other) (3) 27. Dahlia (Decorative) (1) Over 4 in. 28. Dahlia (Cactus) (1) Over 4 in. bloom 29. Dahlia (Decorative) (3) Under 4 in. bloom 30. Dahlia (Pompom) (5) Under 4 in. bloom 31. Delphinium (1) 32. Dianthus (3) 33. Echinops (Global thistle) 1 stem 34. Gaillardia (3) 35. Gladiolus (Large) (1) 36. Gladiolus (Miniature) (1) 37. Hosta (2) leaves, no bloom, small 38. Hosta, (1) leaf, no bloom, large 39. Hosta, (1)leaf, no bloom, medium 40. Impatiens (3 stems) 41. Larkspur (3) 42. Liatris (3) 43. Lillium (Trumpet) (1 stem)44. Lily, Asiatic (1 stem)45. Lily, Day (3 stems)46. Lily, Oriental (1 stem)47. Lily, Tiger, tame (1 stem) 48. Lisianthus (1 stem)49. Lobelia (1)50. Marigold (Medium) (3) (2-3 in. bloom)51. Marigold (Large) Over 3 in.52. Marigold Mini (5) (Under 2 in.)53. Monarda (3)54. Monkshood (1)55. Nasturtium (3)56. Pansy (3)57. Petunia Single, (3 spray)58. Petunia Double, (1 spray)59. Phlox, 3 stems60. Platycodon (Balloon Flower) (3 stems)61. Salvia (3)62. Scabiosa (3)63. Snapdragon, Dwarf (3)64. Snapdragon, Med. (3 stems)65. Snapdragon, Rocket (1)66. Sweetpea Perennial (3)67. Sweetpea Annual (3)68. Statice Perennial (1)69. Statice Annual (2) stems70. Verbena (3)71. Wildflowers (3)72. Zinnia (Large) (1)73. Zinnia (Medium) (3)74. Zinnia (Cactus) (3)75. Zinnia, Small (5) (Under 2 in.)76. Yarrow (3)77. All OthersRequirements for 78 through 84: Each rose displayed on stem with its own foliage attached.78. Rose, Polyanthus (1)79. Rose, Floribunda (1 spray)80. Rose, Grandiflora (1spray)81. Rose, Hybrid Tea (1), disbud82. Rose, miniature (1)83. Rose, climber (1)84. Rose, shrub (1 spray)

CLASS 2 – ARRANGEMENTS - YOUTHA. 8 to 12 Years1. School Days (using school items)2. Picnic in Woods using wild flowers3. Grandma’s Flower Garden - mixed arrangementB. 13 to 18 Years1. It’s a grand old flag-red, white, blue2. Schools Out mixed bouquet3. Fisherman’s luck (using fishing assortments)C. 8-18 years 1. Potted plants (must be in posession for 3 months and named)

CLASS 3 – ARRANGEMENTS-ADULTSA. Artistic (Amateur)1. Garden Glories (using fruit, vegetables or wheat)2. Nature’s Scenes using wildflowers3. Wildflower arrangement4. Peace & Plenty (using basket)5. Spring Formal (fresh flower corsage)B. Artistic (Professional) With respect and courtesy to the amateur arranger, this special class is being provided for certified judges and professional arrangers (those who are employed professionally in flower work or sell their arrangements). The amateur may enter the professional class but the professional may not enter in the amateur class.1. Grandma’s Flower Garden mixed flowers2. Treasure Island exhibitor own interpretation3. Tea for Two (cup & saucer)4. Christmas arrangement (anything goes)C. Over 60 Years (Seniors)1. Keepsakes (arrangement in an antique container)2. Green Pastures3. Country Lane (using roadside and/or wildflower materials)4. We Share Our Blessing arrangement for dinner table

CLASS 4 - COLLECTIONSPremiums: First $2.00, Second $1.50, Third $1.00.1. Collection of foliage shrubs, five kinds in separate containers.

May display bloom with fruit. Include name of foliage.2. Collection of Dahlias, five kinds of separate containers. Stems

should be cut to include some foliage.3. Collection of Gladiolus, five spikes in separate containers.4. Collection of Roses, five varieties cut to include some foliage on

stem.5. Collection of African Violets, three in separate containers.

CLASS 5 - POTTED PLANTS Plants must have been in possession at least three months. Due to lack of space, please display average to small-size pots and contain-ers. Plants should not be freshly repotted. Premium: First $2.00, Second $1.50, Third $1.00. 1. African Violet 2. Begonia (any variety) 3. Cacti (with spines) 4. Cacti (without spines) 5. Coleus variety in pot 6. Geranium (blooming) 7. Any colored folage (not coleus) 8. Green folage plant 9. Succulant (one variety in pot) 10. Vine in a pot 11. All other ivy 12. All other

CLASS 6 - DRIED MATERIAL Premium: First $2.00, Second $1.50, Third $1.00.1. Arrangement - dried flowers or grasses2. Wreaths from any dried natural material3. Pictures (in frame) from dried material4. Picture or plaque from seeds5. Plaques from any dried natural material6. Corsage from any dried natural material7. Halloween (Design using only dried materials)

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Division XIVHomemade Wines & Beer

CLASS 1 - HOMEMADE WINES AMATEURSuperintendent: Gary Lea, 875-2626 Exhibits must be entered from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. July 24, and remain until 5:00 p.m. July 28. Management will not be respon-sible for exhibits left after 7 p.m. Please bring address labels for tags. A contestant may enter all categories. Each contestant may enter only one bottle of wine in each cat-egory. All contestants must be over 21 years of age. Each entry must include address labels. Wine Specifications1. Wine may be made from any fruit, vegetable, grain or juice commonly used in the making of wine.2. Wines must not be more than one year old.3. Each entry must be bottled in a clean 750 ml bottle sealed with a cork. Each must be covered with a brown paper bag secured around the neck of the bottle. No other information may appear on the bag.

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4. Each bottle must be labeled. The label should contain the following information: • Typeofwineandcontent(i.e.Chokecherrywine,burgundytype). • Nameandaddressofmaker. • Recipecredit,ifrecipeisnotoriginalofmaker. • Date(month,year)fermentationwasbegun. • Entriesareencouraged,butnotrequired,tolistthealcoholcontentbyvolume,whetherfruit,driedfruit,orjuicewasusedinmakingthewine,andanyotherinformationwhichwouldbeusefulindescribingeachentry.Premiums - First $2.50; Second $2.00; Third $1.501.Grapewine-dryred 7.Dandelion2.Grapewine-white 8.Sherry3.Grapewine-rose 9.Vegetablewine,dry4.Grapewine-red,sweet 10.Vegetablewine,sweet5.Anyberryorcherry 11.Blended6.Rhubarb 12.Anyother

CLASS 2 - ProfeSSionAL WineSSuperintendent:GaryorKerryLea,875-2626 SamelotsandspecificationsasClass1.BestofShowtrophysponsoredbyDiamondRidgeWinery.

CLASS 3 - HomebreWed beerSuperintendent:GaryorKerryLea,875-2626 Eachcontestantneedstoentertwobottlesofbeerforeachentry.OnebottleforthefirstroundandonebottlefortheBestofShowround. Allcontestantsmustbe21yearsofageorolder. Allbeermustbehomebrewedbyanamateurandinnon-commercialfacilities. Anyentrybrewedwiththehelpofanotherbrewermustbeenteredunderthenamesofallbrew-ersthathelped. Entriesmustremaininplaceuntil7pm,July2. Iflessthanthreeentriesaresubmittedforalot,thatlotwillbecombinedwithanotherlot.beer Specifications1.Beermaybemadefrommalt,hops,grain,fruit/vegetablejuice,oranyotherproductcommonlyusedinmakingbeer.2.Eachentrymustbebottledinacleanbrownorgreenbottlewithatleasta10-ouncecapacity.Wepreferthattheyhavenoraisedglassbandnameletteringandprintedcapsmustbeblackedout.Premiums - First $2.50; Second $2.00; Third $1.501.Ale 6.Lager2.Stout 7.Bock3.Porter 8.Mixedstyles,specify4.Wheatbeer 9.Cider5.Pilsner 10.Mead

Specialentriessponsoredbylocalorganizations.Exhibitsinplaceby6:00p.m.onTuesday,July24andremaininplaceuntil5:00p.m.Saturday,July28.Entriesnotpickedupwillbedisposedofattheendofthefairunlessotherwisespecified.

Division XV - SPECIALS

SponsoredbytheFillmoreCountyAmericanDairyAssociation.Contactperson:TaraShanks,507-458-2256.Entriestakenfrom11:00a.m.to6:00p.m.onTuesday,July19.CATeGorY - Cake Entiresmustcontainatleasttwodifferentdairyingredients.Twocopiesoftherecipemustbeincluded.Lot1: AdultdivisionLot2: Youthdivision Entrieswillbejudgedonappearance,texture,flavor,uniqueness,anduseofdairyproducts. PrizeswillbeprovidedbytheFillmoreCountyADAandawardedineachofthetwolots.First$10,Second$5,Third$3.Eachentrantwillreceiveonecertificateforacouponfor$1offonemaltattheADAmaltstand,FillmoreCountyFair.

entries taken noon to 3:00pm. Tuesday, July 24 to farm b displaySponsoredbytheFillmoreCountyFarmBureau.ContactPerson:ScottWinslow,507-352-4412ortheFillmoreCountyFarmBureau,507-765-3814.oat dessertPrizemoney:1st-$10,2nd-$7.50,3rd-$5 WewillbesponsoringtheHAYcontest,seepage2formoredetails.BringtotheFarmBureauBoothbythewestendoftheBigBarn.

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OPEN CLASS ALL BREED SHOW

Exhibitors need not be members of an association to be eligible to show. Incoming animals will be housed on a first come basis in large barn and flow over into old milking barn.

HEaltH REquIREmEnts Livestock known by the exhibitor to have an infectious, communicable disease or to have been exposed to an infectious, communicable disease, or to be from a quarantined herd or flock may not be entered in the exhibition. Warts and ringworm are considered communicable diseases. therefore, livestock affected by these diseases cannot be exhibited. a statement from a veteri-narian that an animal is being treated for these diseases is not acceptable. All livestock may be inspected by the Official Veterinarian on the opening day of the exhibition, and daily during the exhibition. The Official Veterinarian will order the immediate removal to a quarantine facility or removal from the exhibition premises of any livestock with symptoms of infec-tious or communicable diseases. Animals placed in a quarantine facility must remain there until removed from the exhibition premises. They may not enter a show ring. This includes livestock with warts or ringworm. all testing must be conducted prior to the exhibition, and a record of the test results on a test chart or Intrastate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must accompany the tested animals. no out of state cattle allowed.

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Same calf may show different exhibitor. All novice exhibitors will receive a free t-shirt in

memory of Anthony Williams.Junior and reserve Junior Champion

9. Best 3 heifers - Bred & Owned Premiums $10, $5 10. Jr. 2 Year Old Cow . . . . .3-1-10 to 8-31-10 11. Sr. 2 Year Old Cow. . . . .9-1-09 to 2-28-10 12. 3 Year Old Cow . . . . . . .9-1-08 to 8-31-09 13. 4 Year Old Cow . . . . . . .9-1-08 to 8-31-09 14. All dry Cows 15. Aged Cow . . . . . . . . . . 8-31-07 and over

Senior & reserve Senior Championgrand & reserve grand Championgrand Champion Bred & Owned

Best Udder of Show 16. Best 3 Females - Bred & Owned 17. Premier Exhibitor 18. Adult Showmanship

Premiums for Classes 1-3: $10, $8, $6. Premiums for Classes 1-10: $12, $10, $8, $6, $5, $4, $3. In colored breeds- if three or less animals- classes will be combined. ribbons will be awarded for first through third place in all classes. Jr. Supreme and Sr. Supreme Champions will be chosen with awards given. holstein ring and Colored Breed ring. $5 Classes will be shown in order as listed above. (Non-refundable entry fee - $5 per head due with entry form by July 1, 2012). any entries received after this date will be charged $8. Substitutes accepted for entered animals only. Entry date: July 27, 2-4 p.m. released July 28. Non-refundable entry fee of $7 per head due by calling or mailing info to Stacy Leiding, 27097 Co. 11, Fountain, MN 55935, 507-272-2718.

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