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HERBS - Dept. 46
Commodity Chair: Debbie Vaughan (978)630-2676 & Nicole Vaughan
Premiums: 1st - 3; 2nd - 2.5; 3rd - 2; 4th -1.5; 5th - 1
RULES:
1. All General Rules located at the front of this catalog must be followed.
2. All herbs must be grown, selected and arranged by exhibitor.
3. Each kind of herb in a collection must be exhibited in its own separate appropriate container (containers are not auctioned at the Fair) and labeled neatly with the name of the herb.
CLASSES:
A1. Collection of at least 5 varieties - fresh. (1 sprigsof each variety)
A2. Collection of at least 5 varieties - dried. (1 sprigs of each variety)
A3. Herb Vinegar - herbs used to make vinegar must be grown by the exhibitor. Please label
type of vinegar.
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HOME IMPROVEMENT - Dept. 22
Commodity Chair: Katie Kelly, 413-477-6000
Premiums: 1st - 2; 2nd - 1.5; 3rd - 1; 4th - .5
RULES:
1. All General Rules located at the front of this catalog must be followed.
2. Exhibitors entering the table arrangement class must provide a sturdy card table.
3. Entries must be put in place by 4-H exhibitor.
CLASSES:
F1. Article made for a kitchen.
F2. Article made for closet improvement.
F3. Article made for a bathroom
F4. Table Centerpiece or artificial flower arrangement
F5. Luncheon cloth and napkins or placemats and napkins
F6. Bulletin Board
F7. Waste Paper Basket.
F8. Holiday or Special Occasion Table Arrangement. Card Table (include cloth napkins, dishes for 2 place settings and centerpiece - no silverware). Centerpiece must be made or arranged by exhibitor. Favors may be used if desired.
F9. Tray - Holiday or Special Occasion Single place setting. Tray should measure approximately 15" x 18". No silverware.
F10. Wall hanging
F11. Article made for a door
F12. Grape vine decoration
F13. Wreaths
F14. Lamp shade
F15. Any other not listed in above classes.
F16. Article made with an agricultural
product you grew yourself.
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INDUSTRIAL ARTS - Dept. 25
Commodity Chair: Sam Kiritsis, 508-949-3504
Youth co-chair: Jim Kiritsis
Premiums: 1st - 2; 2nd - 1.5; 3rd - 1; 4th - .5
RULES:
1. All General Rules located at the front of this catalog must be followed.
2. Any exhibit will be judged that fits in this commodity. Items may be grouped at discretion of commodity chairperson or judge.
3. Working exhibits are encourages, but demonstrations and reports are also accepted. The goal in this category is that the exhibitor demonstrate knowledge of the skills.
CLASSES:
A1. Automotive - relates to any exhibit which is automotive in nature. Such as: How an automotive system works (ignition, fuel, brakes, steering, etc.)
B1. Electrical - any exhibit which is electrical in nature such as: a household circuit or electrical wiring of an appliance
C1. Mechanical - any exhibit which is mechanical in nature and demonstrates understanding of the workings of the device. Such as: pump, gears or levers.
D1. Welding - any exhibit which demonstrates skill in welding. Such as: any object that has been welded.
E1. Carpentry - any exhibit showing aspects of home building. Such as: Framing of walls, windows, or doors/ roofing or siding.
F1. Technical Drawing - Any exhibit involving the skill of drafting, either creating the drawing or demonstrating the ability to understand a "blueprint".
G1. Any Other - any exhibit that you made that is not covered in the categories above. Such as pumbing.
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JUDGING CONTESTS - Dept. 37
Judging Contest Coordinators: Leslie Ardison,
Roseanne Ingalls
Premiums for all judging contests:
1st - 10; 2nd - 9; 3rd - 8; 4th - 7; 5th - 6;
6th - 5; 7th - 4; 8th - 3
A. CANNED GOODS JUDGING CONTEST
Commodity Chair: Diane Samuelson (508) 248-6594
RULES:
1. All General Rules located at the front of this catalog must be followed.
2. Contestants will be asked to judge 3-4 classes of 4 jars each and give reasons for their selection.
3. The Canned Goods Judging Contest will be held on Saturday and Sunday. Contestants may enter the contest at any time during the hours noted in the "Schedule of Events" at the front of this catalog.
4. PLEASE do not touch the jars when judging. Lifting, turning over, or shaking will disturb the contents and eliminate the exhibit from future fairs.
B. CLOTHING JUDGING CONTEST
Commodity Chair: Lisa Whitney (508) 529-3115
RULES:
1. All General Rules located at the front of this catalog must be followed.
Garments will be judged on the following:
2. Condition of garment cleanliness, pressing.
3. Appropriateness of material to pattern.
4. Construction - Seams, hems, setting of sleeves, etc.
5. Seam finishes, neck finishes, and use of matching thread.
6. Fastenings - zippers, hooks and eyes, buttons and button- holes, etc.
The Clothing Judging Contest will be held on Saturday and Sunday. Contestants may enter the contest at any time during the hours noted in the "Schedule of Events" at the front of this catalog.
C. CONSERVATION JUDGING CONTEST
Commodity Chair: Dale Davies (508)885-3260
RULES:
1. All General Rules located at the front of this catalog must be followed.
2. Contestants will be asked to judge classes and give reasons for their selections.
This Contest will be held on Saturday and Sunday.
Contestants may enter the contest at any time during the hours noted in the "Schedule of Events" at the front of this catalog.
D. FOOD JUDGING CONTEST
Commodity Chair: Joanna Allen, 978-928-4342
RULES:
1. All General Rules located at the front of this catalog must be followed.
2. Food will be judged on the following:
a. Uniformity
b. Color
c. Texture
d. General Appearance
3. Judging Contest will be held on Saturday and Sunday. Contestants may enter the contest at any time during the hours noted in the "Schedule of Events" at the front of this catalog.
E. HORTICULTURE JUDGING CONTEST
Commodity Chair: Cindy Doane, 978-928-4866
RULES:
1. All General Rules located at the front of this catalog must be followed.
2. The Horticulture Judging Contest will be held on Saturday and Sunday. Contestants may enter the contest at any time during the hours noted in the "Schedule of Events" at the front of this catalog.
3. There will be one class that will require written reasons.
F. DAIRY CATTLE JUDGING CONTEST
Commodity Chair: Moird Poitras, 415-245-4589
The DAIRY CATTLE JUDGING CONTEST will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday. Classes will be made from animals on the fair grounds at that time.
SPECIAL AWARDS: A State Rosette will be given for the best individual score (Junior or Senior).
G. PHOTOGRAPHY JUDGING CONTEST
Commodity Chair:Joy Trahan-Liptak, 508-886-6929
RULES:
1. All General Rules located at the front of this catalog must be followed.
2. Photos will be judged on the following:
* Composition 40%
* Creativity 30%
* Workmanship 10%
* Following directions 10%
* Mounting 10%
3. There will be one class requiring written reasons.
4. The Photography judging contest will be held on Saturday and Sunday during the hours noted in the "Schedule of Events" at the front of this catalog.
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