Days till June 10th, 2024
FLORAL HALL EXHIBITS
- Competition is open to residents of Shelby and adjoining counties.
- All entries must be made between 11:00AM and 5:00PM, Monday June 10.
- Judging will take place from 5:15 to 7:45PM on Monday, June 10. Only two people appointed by the fairboard president will be present in Floral Hall during the judging. No exceptions – this rule will be strictly enforced.
- On receipt of entries or articles, a card will be filled out specifiying the lot number of the entry, with coupon attached. The coupon should be retained by the exhibitor and presented to the Superintendent no later than 1:00PM on Friday June 14 in order for the entries or articles to be picked up. If the property check is lost and the goods are taken by someone other than the owner, responsibility of the Shelby County A&M Association shall cease.
- No article that has taken one premium at the Shelby County Fair during the past three years shall compete for another and no article shown singularly can be shown in a collection and no article shown in a collection can be shown singularly.
- No person can judge in any ring in which he/she may be directly or indirectly involved.
- Single plates of fruit to consist of not less than five specimens; grapes – three bunches.
- All fruits and vegetables become the property of the Shelby County A&M Association, except when otherwise specified.
- The Shelby County A&M Association will not pay for any damage or loss to an exhibit while on display in Floral Hall, but will take proper care to prevent any damage or loss.
- A committee will receive articles at the departments in Floral Hall and see that they are properly placed.
- All articles of manufacture in any class or products of soil must be entered in the name of the person who manufactured or raised the same, and it shall be the duty of the committee in charge to investigate as to whether the articles were manufactured or raised by the exhibitor. Corn, small grain and seed must have been grown within on year from date of exhibition. Violation of this rule will forfeit all premiums.
- All ribbons won on articles in Floral Hall must remain on same until checked out.
- Entries must remain in Floral Hall until Friday June 14 – pick up will begin at 9:00AM and all items must be removed by 1:00PM.
- All premiums will be paid on the day following judging and thereafter through Saturday. No exceptions!
- Open classes are open to all exhibitors unless otherwise specified.
- If any of the above rules are not followed, the exhibitor will be forbidden to show anything at the fair and all premiums will be forfeited.
BURLEY TOBACCO SHOW
RULES:
1. Show is open to any Shelby County tobacco grower.
2. Entries shown must be exhibited by original grower.
3. Each stripped exhibit shall consist of 2 hands. Each hand shall be made up of 20 leaves or more.
4. Best stipped crop shall consist of at least 3 grades. Each grade shall consist of 2 hands with 20 leaves or more per hand.
5. Stripped tobacco will be judged by government standards as adopted by USDA Grading Service.
6. Only 2 entries accepted per family.
7. An exhibitor shall make only one entry per class.
CLASSES:
1. Best Potted Plant of Green Tobacco
Premiums: $9.00/$7.00/$4.00
2. Flyings
Premiums: $8.00/$6.00/$4.00
3. Lugs
$8.00/$6.00/$4.00
4. Leaf
$8.00/$6.00/$4.00
5. Tips
$8.00/$6.00/$4.00
6. Best Stripped Crop
$8.00/$6.00/$4.00
CANNING – Premiums $10.00/$8.00/$5.00
RULES:
1. Each exhibitor must enter their own products.
2. Each exhibitor must have canned their own products.
3. Canning entries will be judged on appearance only.
4. Entries not in standard canning jars will not be accepted.
CLASSES:
7. 1 quart green beans
8. 1 quart tomatoes
9. 1 pint corn
10. 1 pint beets
11. 1 pint strawberry preserves
12. 1 pint cherry preserves
13. 1 pint blackberry jam
14. 1 pint bread & butter pickles
15. 1 quart tomato juice
16. 1 quart tomato sauce
17. 1 pint sweet cucumber pickles
18. 1 pint dill cucumber pickles
19. 1 pint specialty pickles
20. 1 jar peaches
21. 1 jar grape jelly
22. 1 jar apple jelly
23. 1 jar salsa
24. 1 jar ripe tomato relish
25. 1 jar green tomato relish
26. 1 pint Chow Chow
27. 1 jar honey
28. Open class/1 entry of exhibitor’s choice
FIELD CROPS – Premiums $7.00/$4.00/$3.00
RULES:
1. No person may make more than one entry in any class.
2. No farm name allowed on entry tags.
CLASSES:
29. Six ears of old corn, white, tied
30. Six ears of old corn, yellow, tied
31. Peck of Wheat
32. Peck of Timothy Seed
33. Peck of Red Clover Seed
34. Display of Alfalfa Hay, baled by baler
35. Display of Alfalfa Hay, hand cut & tied
36. Display of Korean Hay, hand cut & tied
37. Display of Red Clover Hay, baled by baler
38. Display of Red Clover Hay, hand cut & tied
39. Display of Timothy Hay, baled by baler
40. Display of mixed grass hay, baled by baler
41. Peck of Soybeans
42. Peck of Barley, Kentucky Number 1 or Kenbar
FINE ARTS – Premiums $8.00/$6.00/$4.00
RULES:
1. No more than 3 entries can be made in any one class by the same person. This applies to Classes 43 – 58.
2. Articles having won a premium in the past 3 years should not be exhibited.
3. Artwork should be displayed on mount board, pre-cut or frames. Matting and/or mounting helps to showcase and protect artwork from damage. Frames should be securely wired in order to be hung properly.
4. No number paintings or kits will be accepted. Prints must be submitted by the original artist.
5. Articles must be submitted by the person creating the article or a family member.
6. Photographs only accepted in classes 59 – 66.
CLASSES:
43. Painting or drawing by a child finishing Kindergarten or P1 & under
44. Three Dimensional Art by a child finishing Kindergarten or P1 & under
45. Painting or drawing by a child finishing grades 1, 2, or 3 or P2, P3, or P4.
46. Three Dimensional Art by a child finishing grades 1, 2, or 3 or P2, P3, or P4.
47. Painting or drawing by a child finishing grades 4 or 5
48. Three Dimensional Art by a child finishing grades 4 or 5
49. Painting or drawing by a child finishing grades 6, 7, or 8
50. Three Dimensional Art by a child finishing grades 6, 7, or 8
51. Painting or drawing by a child finishing grades 9, 10, 11, or 12
52. Three Dimensional Art by a child finishing grades 9, 10, 11, or 12
53. Three Dimensional Art by a person 18 & Older - (Sculptures, ceramics, mobiles, wood carvings etc. NO MOLDS)
54. Animal any medium by a person 18 & Older
55. Contemporary Drawing, Painting or Design by a person 18 & Older
56. Portrait any medium by a person 18 & Older
57. Landscape any medium by a person 18 & Older
58. Still Life any medium by a person 18 & Older
PHOTOGRAPHY SENIOR DIVISION - Premiums $8.00/$6.00/$4.00
(18 & OLDER) One entry per category
59. Portrait – groups of people, children, human interaction, human interest, emotion, etc.
60. Nature – landscape, animals, sunsets, depiction of natural phenomena, etc.
61. Digital Imagery – original images manipulated through non-traditional technique – computer software. No trademark or copyright infringement.
62. Unclassified – abstract buildings, still life or subjects not belonging in the above catagories
PHOTOGRAPHY JUNIOR DIVISION - Premiums $8.00/$6.00/$4.00
(Under 18) One entry per category
63. Portrait –groups of people, children, human interaction, human interest, emotion, etc.
64. Nature – landscape, animals, sunsets, depiction of natural phenomena, etc.
65. Digital Imagery – original images manipulated through non- traditional technique – computer software. No trademark or copyright infringement
66. Unclassified – abstract buildings, still life or subjects not belonging in the above catagories
FLOWERS OPEN CLASS – Premiums Classes 67 – 84 $5.00/$3.00
Premiums Classes 86 – 95 $6.00/$5.00
Best of Show Class 85 & 101 $25.00
RULES:
1. All flowers entered in classes 67 – 74 to be shown in like containers provided by the Shelby County A&M Association.
2. All flowers to be judged upon stems, foliage, and perfection of bloom.
3. All entries must be grown by an exhibitor in Shelby County.
4. All arrangements will be judged on arranging and the container.
5. The Shelby County A&M Association and its volunteers will exert due care of the containers but cannot be held responsible for them.
6. No more than 2 entries per person per class.
7. All arrangements must be arranged and ready for exhibition before placing them on the show table.
8. Only amateurs may show in this division.
9. No artificial flowers, fruits or foliage accepted.
10. Whenever three stems are specified, it means three stems of the sam variety unless noted otherwise.
CLASSES:
67. Best giant marigold w/foliage (1 nine inch stem)
68. Best dwarf zinnia (3 3” inch stems any color)
69. Best giant zinnia (1 nine inch stem)
70. Best single gladiola (Stem as long as possible)
71. Most unusual coleus (1 spike 12 – inch stem)
72. Best hermerocallis (day lily) 15 inch stem
73. Best single rose
74. Best Marigolds, 3 stems
75. Best stem of any other lily (Oriental, Asiatic, Turks cap)
76. Best arrangement of cut flowers, Annuals
77. Best arrangement of cut flowers, Perennials
78. Best arrangement of cut flowers, Mixed
79. Best arrangement of field flowers
80. Best arrangement of fresh herbs
81. Best arrangement for porch, basket or container
82. Best arrangement for kitchen table
83. Best arrangement in a teapot or pitcher (container 5-8” in height
84. Best arrangement of roses (any color)
85. Best of Show – chosen from arrangement entries only hanging basket not to exceed 12 inches in diameter.
86. Best hanging basket, blooming variety
87. Best hanging basket, foliage only
88. Best patio container, one type plant
89. Best patio container, mixed flowers & foliage
90. Best patio container, mixed herbs
91. Most unusual planted container (Anything goes, judged on plant content & creativity)
92. Best African Violet
93. Best cactus
94. Best houseplant (Container not to exceed 18 inches)
95. Best dish garden of succulents (container not to exceed 15 inches across)
FLOWERS OPEN CLASS – Junior Division – 18 and under – Premiums: $4.00/$3.00/$2.00
96. Best arrangement using miniature flowers (Not to exceed 6 inch height)
97. Best arrangement for picnic table
98. Best arrangement for girl’s room
99. Best small basket or box of herbs
100. Best small potted plant (cont. not to exceed 6" in diameter)
101. Best of Show – chosen from Arrangement entries only
FRUITS – Premiums $5.00/$3.00
RULES:
1. No commercial fruit to be entered.
CLASSES:
102. Best plate cherries, any variety 12
103. Best plate strawberries, any vairety 20
104. Best plate raspberries, any variety 20
105. Best plate apples, any variety 3
106. Best plate blueberries, any variety 20
107. Best plate peaches, any variety 3
108. Best plate grapes, any variety 20
109. Best plate blackberries, any variety 20
GARDENS – Premiums $5.00/$3.00
RULES:
1. All entries must be grown by exhibitor in Shelby County.
2. Committee and Judges will evaluate each entry and reserve the right to disqualify any entry that does not appear to be home grown.
3. No individual may have more than one entry per class.
4. Each entry will be displayed on a plain white paper plate provided by the Shelby County A&M Association.
CLASSES:
110. Best plate bush beans (24)
111. Best kale (1 bunch of 8 leaves)
112. Best late beets with tops (5)
113. Best head cabbage
114. Largest head cabbage by weight
115. Best plate broccoli (1 bunch)
116. Best head cauliflower
117. Best plate carrots with tops (5)
118. Best plate summer snap peas - 24
119. Best plate cucumbers for pickling -5
120. Best plate cucumbers for slicing -5
121. Best plate green onions (9)
122. Best plate white onions (3)
123. Best plate yellow or red onions -3
124. Best plate rhubarb (6 stalks with leaves)
125. Best plate white potatoes (5)
126. Best plate red potatoes (5)
127. Best plate asparagus (6)
128. Best plate turnips (3)
129. Best plate yellow summer squash, any variety 3
130. Best plate white summer squash -3
131. Best plate Italian squash, zucchini, etc - 3
132. Best plate large tomatoes, any variety - 3
133. Best plate small tomatoes, any variety 9
134. Best plate bell peppers, any variety 3
135. Best plate hot peppers, any variety 3
136. Best plate of herbs, any variety
137. Best vegetable display in container of your choice
138. Best decorative vegetable display (centerpiece) in container of your choice
HERITAGE ARTS, NEEDLEWORK & HANDICRAFT – Premiums $8.00/$6.00
RULES:
1. All exhibits should be clean. Judges may disqualify soiled items.
2. All exhibits must be made entirely by the entrant and should have been finished within the past two years.
3. No commercially made articles will be accepted.
4. The Shelby County A&M Association and its volunteers are not responsible for damages to the articles while on display in Floral Hall, but will take every possible measure to see that damages do not occur.
5. No more than two(2) entries per person per class.
6. No article that has taken any premium at the Shelby County Fair shall compete again.
CLASSES:
139. Decorative Painting (gourds, boxes, furnituer, etc.)
140. Basket Weaving
141. Weaving
142. Natural art-made from natural materials
143. Caning Project (stool, chair, etc.)4
144. Leather craft (any item made of Leather, tooled, carved, sewn. Kit or Original
145. Needlepoint
146. Surface embroidery (pillowcases, tablecloths, etc)
147. Counted Cross Stitch
148. Needle Felting (free form or decorative)
149. Crocheted Garments (sweaters, coats, etc)
` 150. Crocheted Accessories (scarves, hats, etc.)
151. Knitted Garments (sweaters, coats, dresses, etc.)
152. Knitted Accessories (socks, scarves, hats, purses, etc.)
153. Wet Felted Items (knitted or crocheted)
154. Handmade cloth purses or totes
155. Any sewn garment (dresses, aprons, etc)
156. Handmade Pillows
157. Decorated Garments (T-Shirts, sweatshirts, etc.)
158. Latch hook articles
159. Decorated wreaths
160. Holiday Decorations
161. Floral Arrangements (silk or dried flowers, etc.)
162. Hand Made Dolls
163. Hand Made Jewelry
164. Handspun Yarn (1 skein)
165. Decorated Gourd
166. Miscellaneous Craft Items
HOME FURNISHINGS – Quilts – Premiums $15.00/$10.00 Best of Show $100.00
RULES:
1. All exhibits should be clean. Judges may disqualify if not clean.
2. All exhibits must be made and quilted by the entrant, and can be hand or machine quilted unless otherwise specified, and all entries should be finished within the past two years, except antique classes.
3. Antique Quilts should be made before 1960.
4. The Shelby County A&M Association and its volunteers are not responsible for damages to the articles while on display in Floral Hall, but will take every possbile measure to see that damages do not occur to the articles.
5. No more than two(2) entries per person, per class.
6. No article that has taken one premium at the Shelby County Fair during the past three (3) years shall compete for another and no article shown singularly can be shown in a collection and no article shown in a collection can be shown singlarly.
CLASSES:
167. Antique appliqué quilt
168. Antique patchwork quilt
169. Antique Miscellaneous Quilt (embroidered of silks, velvets, wools, etc.)
170. Baby or Child’s Quilt
171. Bed Quilt
172. Applique’ Quilt
173. Cross Stitch Quilt
174. Patchwork Quilt
175. Novelty Quilt
176. First Quilt
177. Applique’ Wall Hanging (Quilted)
178. Patchwork Wall Hanging (Quilted)
179. Baby or Child’s Quilt (Made by entrant and quilted by another)
180. Bed Quilt (Made by entrant and quilted by another)
181. Applique’ Quilt (Made by entrant and quilted by another)
182. Cross Stitch Quilt (Made by entrant and quilted by another)
183. Patchwork Quilt (Made by entrant and quilted by another)
184. Novelty Quilt(Made by entrant and quilted by another)
185. Applique’ Wall Hanging (Made by entrant and quilted by another)
186. Patchwork Wall Hanging (Made by entrant and quilted by another)
187. Table Runner - Quilted by same or another
188. Miscellaneous
189. Junior Division –any quilt made by a non 4-H Member under the age of 16
190. Best of Show
HOME FURNISHINGS - Covers, Rugs – Premiums $15.00/$10.00
CLASSES:
191. Antique coverlet
192. Crocheted bedspread
193. Handmade bedspread (not chrocheted)
194. Crocheted afghan
195. Knitted afghan
196. Hooked rug (wool rags)
197. Hand braided rug cotton or wool
PANTRY – Premiums $5.00/$4.00
RULES:
1. Only one entry per exhibitor per class.
2. All pies to be baked in disposable pans.
3. When appropriate entries to be placed on paper plates or in zip lock bags.
CLASSES:
198. One dozen eggs (Brown or white or any other color)
199. Homemade Biscuits (Plate of 4)
200. Plate of 4 Muffins (any kind)
201. Plate of 4 Yeast Rolls Wheat Flour
202. Plate of 4 Sweet Rolls
203. Loaf of Yeast Bread
204. Banana Bread
205. Zucchini Bread
206. Coffee Cake
207. Miscellaneous Pie (No Cream Pies)
208. Fruit Turnovers (Plate of 4)
209. Plate of Peanut Brittle (4 pieces)
210. Plate of Homemade Fudge (4 pieces)
211. Miscellaneous Candy (4 pieces)
212. Plate of Corn Muffins
213. Pecan Pralines
CAKES and COOKIES
RULES:
1. Only one entry per exhibitor in any one class.
2. Will be judged by taste, texture and appearance.
3. Bakery products not eligible.
CLASSES:
214. Plain white cake, not iced 1/2 cake
Premiums: $6.00/$4.00
215. Plain white cake with any icing, 1/2 cake
Premiums: $6.00/$4.00
216. Jam Cake, iced
Premiums: $10.00/$8.00
217. German Chocolate Cake
Premiums: $10.00/$8.00
218. Angel Food Cake
Premiums: $6.00/$4.00
219. Devils Food Cake
Premiums: $8.00/$5.00
220. Pound Cake
Premiums: 10.00/$8.00
221. Decorated Cake, any flavor, judge on appearance only
Premiums:$8.00/$5.00
222. Cupcakes, decorated Plate of 4
Premiums: $6.00/$4.00
223. Coconut Cake, iced
Premiums: $10.00/$8.00
224. Bundt Cake, any variety
Premiums: $10.00/$8.00
225. Brownies, not iced 4
Premiums: $6.00/$4.00
226. Oatmeal Cookies, Plate of 4
Premiums: $6.00/$4.00
227. Chocolate Chip Cookies, Plate of 4
Premiums: $6.00/$4.00
228. Misc. Cookies, Plate of 4
Premiums: $6.00/$4.00
229. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Premiums: $10.00/$8.00
230. Italian Cream Cake
Premiums: $10.00/$8.00
231. Red Velvet Cake
Premiums: $10.00/$8.00
232. Meringue Cookies
Premiums: $6.00/$4.00
233. Wedding Cookies
Premiums: $6.00/$4.00
CAKES and COOKIES – Junior Division Baking – 18 & Younger – Premiums $6.00/$4.00
234. Jr. Plate of 4 muffins, any kind
235. Jr.Decorated Cake, any flavor, 2 layer, judged on appearance only
236. Jr. Cupcakes, decorated, plate of 4, judged on appearance only
237. Jr. Brownies, not iced 4
238. Jr. Chocolate Chip Cookies, Plate of 4
239. Jr. Misc. Cookies, Plate of 4
240. Fudge
241. Peanut Butter Cookies, Plate of 4
242. Sugar Cookies, Plate of 4
SCRAPBOOKING – Premiums $8.00/$4.00
RULES:
1. One entry per class.
2. Entry consists of 2 single pages or one 2 page spread.
CLASSES:
243 – 247 Youth 18 & Under Entries will be judged on quality, design, originality, creativity, journaling, photos, title, techniques and how well entry meets requirements.
243. Jr.Family
244. Jr.Sports
245. Jr. Heritage or School
246. Jr. Journaling
247. Jr. Miscellaneous
CLASSES:
248 – 252 Adult 19 & Older Entries will be judged on quality, design, originality, creativity, journaling, photos, title, techniques and how well entry meets requirements.
248. Family
249. Sports
250. Heritage (subjects of historical interest)
251. Journaling
252. Miscellaneous
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES – Premiums $10.00/$5.00
RULES:
1. One entry per class
2. The Shelby County A&M Association and volunteers are not responsible for any articles entered in Floral Hall.
3. Items will be judged on condition, age & appearance.
4. No items can be reproductions.
CLASSES:
253. Vintage Christmas Plate
254. Vintage Hat
255. Butter Mold
256. Jug
257. Wash Board
258. Blacksmith Tool
259. Brass Candle Sticks
260. Shipping Box
261. Andirons
262. Fruit Jar
263. Coffee Grinder
264. Hay Knife
265. Barn Lantern
266. Farm Tool
267. Dough Bowl
268. Boot Jack
269. Antique Radio
270. Antique Toy
271. Antique Dinner Ware
272. Antique Cigar Holder
WOOD CRAFTS – Premiums $10.00/$6.00
RULES:
1. Limit of 1 entry per class
2. The Shelby County A&M Association and volunteers are not responsible for any articles entered in Floral Hall.
3. Items will be judged on appearance and craftsmanship.
4. Items must be made by the entrant.
CLASSES:
273. Tobacco Stick Project
274. Wine & Glass Holder
275. Memo Board
276. Towel Rack
277. Coasters
278. Adirondack Chair
279. Planter Box with Plants
281. American Flag
282. Hanging Wall Coat Rack
283. Welcome Sign
284. Porch Swing
285. Shoe Rack
286. Other pallet project not listed
