2015 Competitive Exhibits Guide

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2015 Competitive Exhibits Guide
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ARLINGTON COUNTY FAIR
2015 Competitive Exhibitor Entry Form
Additional forms for Competitive Exhibits at the Arlington County Fair can be
downloaded at arlingtoncountyfair.us. We look forward to your entry!
Exhibitor Number (assigned at Registration) :___________
Name: ____________________________________________________________Age:______________
Address:___________________________________________________________Zip:______________
City (circle one): Arlington / Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall / City of Falls Church / City of Alexandria
Telephone: __________________________Email:____________________________________________
School: _____________________________________________________________________________
Dept.
DIVISION
SECTION
CLASS #
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Please complete form and present at registration. If additional space is required please complete a second form.Each entry must be accompanied
with an Entry Tag. Tags are available in this guide and online at arlingtoncountyfair.us/entertainment/exhibits or on-site during registration.
Division codes:
Key:
Division G: ADULT
Division T: TEEN (13 to 18)
Division Y: YOUTH (7 to 12)
Division Yi: Older Youth (10, 11, 12 Years)
Division Yii: Younger Youth (7, 8, 9 Years)
Division K: CHILD (6 and under)
Dept = Crafts
Division = Adult
Section = Wood/Metal/Plastic
Class Number = Country Carving or Whittling
sample form:
Dept.
IV
DIVISION
G
SECTION
A
CLASS #
600
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Wooden Spoon
disclaimer:
All exhibitors are required to meet all rules in the
official Competitive Exhibits Guide. Only residents of
Arlington County, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall,
the City of Falls Church, the City of Alexandria and
students who attend schools in Arlington County
may enter items in the Open Competitive Exhibits.
Table of Contents
2015 Competitive Exhibitor Entry Form.....................................................1
Dates, Times, Schedule, Registration Information......................................2
General Rules, Judging and Awards...................................................... 3-4
Department I: Honey, Bees Wax and Food Preservation......................... 5-6
Department II: Decorated Food Products and Baked Goods.......................7
Department III: Art Needlework and Wearing Apparel.................................8
Department IV: Crafts and Fine Arts..................................................... 9-10
Department V: Photography.....................................................................11
Department VI: Herbs, Fruits, Nuts and Vegetables..................................12
Department VII: Flowers, Arrangements and Potted Plants................. 13-14
Department VIII: Education and Leisure...................................................15
2015 Competitive Exhibitor Entry Tags.............................................. 17-18
Mission
The Arlington County Fair is a non-profit volunteer-driven organization that
embraces a diverse community by educating, entertaining, and showcasing the
best of Arlington.
Volunteers
In addition to Board members, Department Superintendents and many others
donate their time, talent, and expertise to help the Fair run smoothly year after year.
If you would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Fair, please
contact us at [email protected].
Access/Inclusion
The Arlington County Fair is committed to promoting participation by providing
reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, as described in the
Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request. To make arrangements for access to
Fair attractions and activities, please call the Fair at (703) 829-7471 or (703) 2284743 – TTY no later than Monday, July 27, to make arrangements.
2015 Dates And Times
FAIR Dates
Wednesday, August 5
Thursday, August 6 Friday, August 7
Saturday, August 8 Sunday, August 9 Indoor HoursOutdoor Hours
N/A
5pm – 10pm
N/A 5pm – 10pm
4pm – 10pm 2pm – 11pm
10am – 9pm 10am – 11pm
11am – 7pm 11am – 10pm
COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS SCHEDULE
CE Registration Wednesday, August 5, 4pm – 8pm
CE Registration
Thursday, August 6, 7am – 9am
(only for perishable items; Dept. I, II, VI, VII)
Awards Ceremony
Sunday, August 9, at 3pm
Pick-up Entries
Sunday, August 9, 4pm – 6pm
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Competitive Exhibits Registration
1.Entries will be accepted on Wednesday, August 5 from 4:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6 morning entries will be reserved
only for Dept. I, II, VI, and VII. ONLY PERISHABLE ITEMS (baked
goods, flowers, plants and vegetables) will be accepted on
Thursday, August 6 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Perishable
items include entries from Departments I, II, VI, and VII. Late
entries will not be accepted. There will be no exceptions. Please
bring your entries to the gym at Thomas Jefferson Community
Center, 3501 Second Street South. Exhibitor Entry Forms are
available in this guide, on the website prior to registration and
onsite during registration. Entry Tags are available in this guide,
online prior to registration and on-site during registration. Online
forms can be found at arlingtoncountyfair.us/entertainment/
exhibits. Attach completed Entry Tag to each exhibit and bring with
Exhibitor Entry Form to the Registration table where an Exhibitor
Entry Tag Number will be assigned. Exhibitors are encouraged
to complete these forms prior to registration to avoid lines.
2.To allow Fair volunteers enough time to prepare entries for judging, we
request that non-perishable items be entered on Wednesday, August 5.
Only perishable items (baked goods, flowers, some vegetables) will be
accepted on Thursday morning, August 6, as an attempt to ensure peak
quality. If you plan on entering many items in one Department (e.g. over
20 hats) we request that you bring them in early Wednesday evening.
3.All entries must be tagged, recorded, and checked-in with the proper
Department Superintendent before exhibitor may leave. Exhibitor
cannot rearrange entry after it is placed.
4.Exhibitors should write a brief description of each item on the back of
the Claim Check attached to the Entry Tag, and retain the Claim Check
in a secure location. Claim Check must be presented at close of Fair to
reclaim entries.
5.Entries may only be removed after 4:00 p.m. on the last day of the Fair,
Sunday, August 9. Items that have not been picked up by 6:00 p.m.
will be recycled, discarded, or donated. If you are unable to pick up
items during the allotted time, you may arrange for someone to pick up
entries on your behalf with the Claim Check.
6.Another individual may submit entries on your behalf if you are
unavailable during the registration time frame. Please ensure that
you have filled out the registration form and entry tag(s) completely in
advance.
7.Due to high volume, Department VI Photography, will apply a
maximum of five (5) prints total per individual. One person is
permitted to enter no more than 5 entries in Photography.
Registration Forms & Entry Tags
to be presented for judging. Tags are available in this guide, on the Fair
website and at the Fair during Competitive Exhibits registration hours.
Exhibitors are encouraged to download tags from the website prior to
registration to avoid lines on site.
Entry Pick-Up
All entries must remain at the fair until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, following
the awards ceremony. There will be no exceptions. Items may be picked
up following the close of the Competitive Exhibits area just prior to and
immediately following the awards ceremony. If you cannot pick up your
entry on Sunday between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., please arrange for
someone else to do so. Claim Checks will be required at pick up to verify
items go home with the correct owner. Entries not picked up by Sunday,
August 9th will be recycled, discarded, or donated.
General Rules
Participants must read and abide by the following rules in order to enter
items in the Arlington County Fair. There will be volunteers on hand at
registration to help you should you need assistance. If you have any
questions before the Fair, please email compexhibits@arlingtoncountyfair.
us with a detailed message and we will forward your question to the
correct Superintendent. Please note that departments may have additional
rules that apply specifically to their area. All rules should be reviewed
prior to registration.
1.Entries will only be accepted from residents of Arlington County, Joint
Base Myer-Henderson Hall, the City of Alexandria, and the City of Falls
Church and students who attend schools in Arlington County.
2.Items to be entered must have been canned, baked, made, or grown
solely by the individual who enters; this includes children’s entries.
The only exceptions are those classes specially designated as “group”
entries. Group entries are not eligible for Section or Department
awards. Each family member must each use a separate Competitive
Exhibits Entry Tag and Exhibitor Number, which will be assigned to you
when you register.
3.Items may only be entered in the specific classes listed in this Guide.
Most Departments have an “Exhibitor’s Choice” Class for those items
that do not fit the given classes.
4.Each exhibitor may only enter one item per class. For example, in
Department VI: Photography, there are multiple classes; however, you
can enter only one item in class #800 black and white abstract, one
item in class #801 black and white activity, one in class #802 black and
white animal(s), and so on.
5.No entries may be sold at the Fair, nor may any “professional” (one
who accepts remuneration for the design of, or finished work, or who
teaches that subject) enter, except in Department I: Honey and Bees
The Fair’s Competitive Exhibit Entry Form is available in this guide, on
the Fair website (www.arlingtoncountyfair.us), and at the Fair during
Competitive Exhibits registration hours. Each exhibitor must fill out
this form listing all entries submitted by the exhibitor. Exhibitors are
encouraged to download the form from the website prior to registration to
avoid lines.
6.Wax. Individuals who sell their products at the Arlington County Fair are
not permitted to enter that product, unless entered as a professional in
Department I.
An exhibitor number will be assigned to you during on-site registration.
Competitive Exhibit Entry Tags must be attached to each entry in order
9.Items must not have been entered in a previous Arlington County Fair.
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7.No entries will be accepted for display only.
8.The Fair reserves the right to refuse items deemed unfit or
objectionable.
10. Reasonable security will be taken to safeguard entries; however, it
is expressly understood and agreed between the exhibitor and the
Arlington County Fair that the Fair will incur no liability or obligation
for damages or loss of property (entries). Any insurance desired on
any entry must be carried by the exhibitor.
11. Please follow size limits, quantities needed, and other Department
specific rules as listed. Items not conforming to these specific
Department/Section/Class rules will be disqualified – if you have a
question, ask a Superintendent.
Explanation Of Terms
An “Exhibitor” is the person who enters something in a “Class” (listed as
a three or four digit number), under a “Section” in a “Department.” For
example, to enter green beans, use Department VII: Herbs, Fruits, Nuts
and Vegetables, under SECTION D: VEGETABLES, Class #953. Look for an
amount after the class description – e.g. “Class #953 Beans, Green, Snap,
8 pods.” This means you must bring eight green beans to enter. “Division”
is a letter, designating your age group. These are listed below.
12. Exhibitor must enter in the proper age Division, or they will be
disqualified. For Teen and Youth, please write the exact age after the
Division letter on the entry tags. It is very important for the judges to
have this information.
DIVISION G: ADULT
DIVISION T: TEEN, 13 TO 18
DIVISION Y: YOUTH 7 TO 12
DIVISION K: CHILD 6 AND UNDER
13. It is the duty of the entrant to ensure compliance with all rules,
including those pertaining to area of residence and listed throughout
the guide. Entries that do not comply may be disqualified at any point
or an award may be revoked due to a rule violation.
Sample Form
Judging
1. Decisions of the judges are final. All judges are certified and/or highly
qualified. The Arlington County Fair Officials must receive all complaints
in writing by noon on Friday, August 7th. A committee consisting of
the Fair Chairperson, Superintendent of the Department involved, an
Arlington County Fair Board member, and an impartial person will
investigate complaints. A written decision signed by the committee will
be available at the close of the Fair.
2. Where there is no competition in a class, Section or Department, judges
reserve the right to award the ribbon they feel is merited.
3. Entries improperly tagged or not conforming to class and/or
departmental rules may be disqualified.
4. Superintendents and judges reserve the right to combine or separate
similar classes.
5. Each Department has a “Judging is based upon” statement; if you have
questions, please ask.
6. Notwithstanding a judge’s decision, an entry will be disqualified and
an award not given if the entrant is not in compliance with the rules
regarding residence.
Dept.
IV
DIVISION SECTION CLASS #
G
A
600
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Wooden Spoon
Awards
CLASS AWARDS: Premium Ribbons will be awarded in each class (e.g., #
1014 Rose), in each age division (e.g. “G,” for Adult) by judges as merited.
First place is a blue ribbon, second is a red ribbon, third a white ribbon,
and honorable mention is a green ribbon.
SECTION AWARDS: A Champion ribbon (two streamer purple rosette) and
a Reserve Champion (two streamer pink rosette) will be awarded in each
age division in each Section (e.g. SECTION A: SINGLE FLOWERS) by judges
as merited. These are chosen from the blue ribbon winners of the classes
in that Section. Group entries are not eligible for Section or Department
awards.
DEPARTMENT AWARDS: A Grand Champion (a blue, red and yellow
three streamer rosette ribbon) and a Reserve Grand Champion (a red,
yellow and white three streamer rosette ribbon) will be awarded in
each Department in each age division by judges as merited. Grand
Champions and Reserve Grand Champions are chosen from the Champion
Section awards (those which won the purple two streamer Rosettes).
In addition, Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion winners
in all the age divisions will receive cash awards and certificates at an
Awards Ceremony. The Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, August 9th
at 3:00 p.m. All Grand and Reserve Grand Champion award winners are
encouraged to attend.
THEME AWARDS: A rosette with one streamer is awarded to all the
winners of these special classes in all age divisions.
Department I: Honey, Bees Wax and Food Preservation
Honey and Bees Wax Rules
1. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL GENERAL
RULES AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS GUIDE.
2. Containers (submit one, no labels other than
exhibitor number): Extracted Honey–only
1-pound traditional glass or plastic honey
containers are allowed (e.g. Queenline or
Gamber style); Comb Honey–in a section
window carton, plastic round, or a clear plastic
cut comb box; Chunk Honey–any suitable
jar holding at least 8 ounces; Bees Wax–8
ounces, any shape block, in clear package
(e.g., plastic wrap); Frame of Honey–in
enclosed case (judges may open case, provide
tools if needed); Black Jar–any jar, with
exterior painted black (e.g., use a can of spray
paint from craft/home/hardware store).
3. Candles: molded tapered or dipped–pure bees
wax only, submit pair (leave pair of dipped
candles connected at wick); ornamental–
colored bees wax permitted, and submit one.
4. Self-care product (submit one, no label):
lip balm, lotion, soap or related product
made with beeswax and/or honey;
suitable container, include 3x5-inch
card listing purpose and ingredients.
4. Exhibitor’s Choice: Any honey, beeswax or
beekeeping-related item (no live bees); include
a brief description on a 3x5-inch card.
5. Professionals (please follow the
Beekeepers’ Association rules) may
enter this Department, but please place
a “P” after your Exhibitor number.
Judging Will Be Based Upon:
SECTION A:
Extracted Honey–density, freedom from
crystals, cleanliness (no dirt, lint, wax,
or foam), and absence of fermentation,
flavor and container appearance.
Black Jar–sole criteria is flavor.
SECTION B:
Comb Honey–appropriate weight, uniformity
in color and thickness of comb, cleanliness,
absence of uncapped cells and watery capping,
plus freedom from granulation and pollen.
Cut Comb–parallel, uniform, firm-sided
cuts, and absence of ragged edges and wax
flakes, plus same criteria as comb honey.
Chunk Honey–same criteria as comb
honey, cut comb, and extracted honey.
Creamed Honey–fineness of crystals, uniformity
and firmness, cleanliness, flavor, color,
accuracy of fill, and freedom from foam.
SECTION C:
Pure Bees Wax–color, uniformity, aroma,
texture, cleanliness/absence of impurities,
and absence of cracking or shrinkage.
Pure Bees Wax Candles– similarity of taper
pairs, creativity of ornamental design,
plus same criteria as pure bees wax.
SECTION D:
Frame of Honey–same criteria as comb honey.
Self-Care Product–appeal, cleanliness,
suitability for purpose, creativity.
Exhibitor’s Choice–quality of product or
craftsmanship; utility or creativity of design.
SECTION E:
Suitability of the product to the Theme,
plus same criteria as exhibitor’s choice.
SECTION A: EXTRACTED HONEY
CLASSES
100 Light
101 Medium
102 Dark
103 Black Jar
SECTION B: COMB, CHUNK,
AND CREAMED HONEY
CLASSES
104 Comb Honey, round section
105 Comb Honey, square section
106 Cut Comb
107 Chunk Honey
108 Creamed Honey
SECTION C: BEES WAX AND
BEEKEEPING PRODUCTS
CLASSES
109 Pure Bees Wax, example (1)
110 Pure Bees Wax Candles, tapers molded (pair)
111 Pure Bees Wax Candles, tapers dipped (pair),
112 Pure Bees Wax Candle,
ornamental or rolled (1)
SECTION D: BEEKEEPER
SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
CLASSES
113 Frame of Honey
114 Self-Care Product
115 Exhibitor’s Choice
SECTION E: FAIR THEME
“Summer Nights & Lights”
CLASS
116 FAIR THEME “Summer Nights & Lights”
Department I: Honey, Bees Wax and Food Preservation
Food Preservation Rules
1. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL GENERAL RULES AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS GUIDE.
2. Containers: Regulation clear glass canning jars for all entries, except vinegar.
3. Seals: All entries must be sealed with two-piece commercial lids. Leave rings on. Paraffin
is NOT acceptable. Judges cannot risk sampling entries whose seals appear faulty.
4. Labels: Label the side of the jar, stating date made and type of product. Canning must be
since the last Fair, and have been made by the exhibitor. Please indicate if your entry is
made from homegrown fruits, vegetables or herbs (e.g. “Homegrown, whole tomatoes”).
Please clearly label Exhibitor’s Choice Products, indicating major ingredients. A label
reading “Grandma’s Spring Preserves” isn’t much help even though it has had that name
for five generations!
5. Canned fruits and vegetables, meats and soups are judged without opening the jar. All
other entries are opened by the judges for taste testing.
6. Jams and jellies MUST be made from fresh fruits and/or herbs.
7. No artificial coloring may be used in any entry, except Herb Jellies.
8. No freezer products are permitted.
Judges will be looking for clean, perfectly sealed regulation jars; fullness of the jar;
uniformity, size, shape and color of the product; clear liquids, not sedimented or cloudy;
deep, true colors; proper consistency of jellies, jams, butters and marmalades; clarity of
jellies; crispness or firmness of pickled products; well-developed flavors in taste-tested
products.
SECTION L: Suitability of the product to the Fair Theme and the quality of the product.
SECTION A:
CANNED PRODUCTS
Quart or pint jars
CLASSES
117 Applesauce
118 Apples
119 Blackberries
120 Beans, Lima
121 Beans, String, cut
122 Beans, String, whole
123 Carrots, sliced
124 Carrots, whole
125 Cherries
126 Corn, creamed
127 Corn, whole kernel
128 Cherries, pitted
129 Cranberry Sauce
130 Fruit Juice
131 Meat Products
132 Mixed Vegetables
133 Peaches
134 Pears
135 Peas, Black-eyed
136 Peas, Green
137 Plums
138 Rhubarb
139 Sauerkraut
140 Soups
141 Squash, sliced
142 Tomato Juice
143 Tomatoes, quartered
144 Tomatoes, whole
145 Pumpkin, smooth
146 Exhibitor’s Choice,
Canned Product
161 Pepper, Sweet
162 Pepper. Hot
163 Plum
164 Raspberry
165 Strawberry
166 Violet
167 Wine
168 Exhibitor’s Choice, Jelly
SECTION B: JELLY
Pint, half-pint or 4 oz.
Jelly Jars
CLASSES
147 Apple
148 Basil
149 Blackberry
150 Blueberry
151 Cherry
152 Corncob
153 Cranberry
154 Currant
155 Elderberry
156 Grape
157 Herb
158 Mint
159 Mulberry
160 Peach
SECTION C: JAM
Jelly Jars
CLASSES
169 Apricot
170 Blackberry
171 Blueberry
172 Cherry
173 Gooseberry
174 Grape
175 Peach
176 Plum
177 Raspberry, Black
178 Raspberry, Red
179 Strawberry
180 Exhibitor’s Choice, Jam
SECTION D: PRESERVES
Jelly Jars
CLASSES
181 Blackberry
182 Cherry
183 Damson
184 Fig
185 Peach
186 Pear
187 Raspberry, Red
188 Raspberry, Black
189 Strawberry
190 Tomato
191 Conserve, mix of two
fruits or berries
Preserves
SECTION E: MARMALADE
Jelly Jars
CLASSES
193 Carrot
194 Cherry
195 Citrus
196 Pear
Marmalade
SECTION F: BUTTER Pint,
half-pint or 4 oz. Jelly Jars
CLASSES
198 Apple
199 Peach
200 Pear
201 Pumpkin
202 Exhibitor’s
Choice, Butter
SECTION G:
PICKLED PRODUCTS
CLASSES
203 Bean
204 Beets
205 Carrot
206 Chutney
207 Crabapple
208 Bread and Butter
209 Cucumber, Dilled,
sliced or spear
210 Cucumber, Dilled, whole
211 Cucumber, Sour, sliced
212 Cucumber, Sour, whole
213 Cucumber, Sweet, sliced
214 Cucumber, Sweet, whole
215 Fruit, Brandied
216 Fruit, Spiced
217 Green Tomato
218 Mixed Vegetables
219 Mustard
220 Okra
221 Onion
222 Pepper, Hot
223 Pepper, Sweet
224 Squash
225 Watermelon
Pickled Product
SECTON H: RELISH
CLASSES
227 Chow-Chow
228 Corn
229 Cucumber
230 Fruit
231 Hotdog
232 India
233 Mixed Vegetable
234 Pepper
235 Piccalilli
236 Salsa, Other
237 Salsa, Tomato
238 Zucchini
239 Exhibitor’s
Choice, Relish
SECTION I: SAUCE
CLASSES
240 Barbeque
241 Catsup
242 Chili
243 Tomato
244 Exhibitor’s
Choice, Sauce
SECTION J: VINEGARS
CLASSES
245 Citrus
246 Fruit
247 Herbal
248 Exhibitor’s
Choice, Vinegar
SECTION L: OTHER
CLASSES
249 Blueberry Syrup
250 Other Syrup
251 Nut Butter
Department II: Decorated Food Products & Baked Goods
Decorated Food
Products Rules
2. Due to space limitations, the maximum base
size of any entry is 18”.
3. Dummies/plastic bases may be used.
4. Plastic or commercial sugar ornamentation
should be used sparingly.
5. Where more than one decorated cookie/cupcake
is needed to complete the idea (e.g. Raggedy
Ann and Andy) please submit the necessary
number of items.
Workmanship, overall appearance,
color, design, and originality.
SECTION A: DECORATED FOOD PRODUCTS
CLASSES
300 Candy, molded/Decorated
301 Cookie Castle/House, commercial
candy and cookies allowed
302 Cut-up-Cake
303 Decorated Cookie(s)
304 Decorated Cupcake(s)
305 Doll Cake, using plastic doll
306 Gingerbread House, commercial
candy and cookies allowed
307 Molded Cake (e.g. animal, train,
cartoon characters)
308 Special Occasion Cake (e.g.
birthday, holiday, sports)
309 Wedding Cake
310 Exhibitor’s Choice, Decorated Food Product
SECTION B: FAIR THEME “Summer Nights &
Lights”
CLASS
Baked Goods Rules
2. To ensure peak flavor and freshness, we
recommend that Baked Goods entries be
brought in Thursday morning, August 6th,
between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. Baked goods
are also accepted on Wednesday evening.
3. All entries must be on white disposable
plates or a cardboard base covered with
white paper (no more than 2” larger than
the entry) except for pies which must be in a
disposable aluminum pan.
4. A copy of the recipe neatly printed or typed
on a 3” x 5” card, (with Exhibitor’s entry
number on it) must accompany each entry.
SECTION C: BREADS
CLASSES
312 White Bread, Yeast, Manual
313 Whole Wheat or Rye
Bread, Yeast, Manual
314 Specialty Bread,
Yeast, Manual
315 Specialty Bread,
Unleavened
316 Bread Machine
Made Bread
317 Rolls, 6, Yeast
318 Sticky/Cinnamon Buns, 6
319 Coffee Cake
320 Corn Bread
321 Baking Powder Biscuits, 6
322 Scones, 6
323 Muffins, 6
324 Seed Cakes
325 Quick Breads (e.g.
Zucchini, Pumpkin,
Sour Cream)
SECTION D: PIES
No custard or
meringue allowed
CLASSES
327 Fresh Apple
328 Fresh Berry
329 Cherry
330 Peach
5. No item that requires refrigeration (e.g.
cream cheese, whipped topping) will be
allowed.
6. Following judging Baked Goods will be left
exposed for viewing by attendees to the
Fair rendering them unsafe/unacceptable
for consumption; accordingly, they will be
destroyed at the end of the Fair. Awards and
comments cards must be picked up by 6:00
p.m. on Sunday, August 9th.
Baked Goods Judging Scale:
35 points Flavor
30 points Appearance
20 points Texture
15 points Aroma
331 Pecan
332 Pumpkin or Squash
333 Exhibitor’s Choice, Pie
SECTION E: CAKES
CLASSES
334 Angel, Un-iced
335 Applesauce
336 Carrot
337 Coffee Cake, Quick
338 Devil’s Food/Chocolate
339 Fruitcake
340 Liquor/Liqueur
341 Marble
342 Pound, Un-iced
343 Pumpkin/Squash
344 Spice
345 Sponge
346 Two-layer Butter
347 Exhibitor’s Choice, Cake
SECTION F: COOKIES
CLASSES
348 Bar Cookies, 6
349 Brownies, 6
350 Cereal Bars, 6
351 Chocolate Chip, 6
352 Dropped, 6
353 Filled, 6
354 Gingerbread, 6
355 Oatmeal, 6
356 Peanut Butter, 6
357 Refrigerator, 6
358 Rolled, 6
359 Sugar, 6
360 Molded, Cookies, 6
Cookies, 6
SECTION G: CANDY
CLASSES
362 Dipped, 6
363 Divinity/Seafoam, 6
364 Fudge, Chocolate, 6
365 Fudge, Peanut, 6
366 Fudge, White, 6
367 Nut Brittle, 6
Candy, 6
SECTION H: FAIR THEME
CLASS
369 FAIR THEME “Summer
Nights & Lights”
Department III: Art Needlework & Wearing Apparel
Art Needlework and Wearing Apparel Rules
1. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL GENERAL RULES AT THE BEGINNING
OF THIS GUIDE.
2. Items made from kits or adapted designs (e.g. charts or patterns) must
be designated on the entry tag with a “K” (kit) or “A” (adapted) before
the class number. Original designs should be marked with an “O”
before the class number.
3. All work should have been completed no earlier than calendar year
2015.
4. Entries must be clean, and free from body soil.
6. Anything that impedes the judges from viewing an entry on all sides
will cause the item to be disqualified.
Design and pattern, workmanship, use of colors, use of materials, and
overall appearance.
SECTION A: KNITTING
CLASSES
400 Baby Blanket
401 Afghan/Bedspread/Tablecloth
402 Multi-piece set (set including
at least 2 related small
items, e.g. baby set, hat and
scarf, scarf and gloves)
403 Wearing Apparel (teen or adult)
404 Wearing Apparel (young
child or infant)
405 Socks (new class)
406 Hat
407 Scarf
408 Holiday Decoration
409 Mittens or Gloves
410 Sweater (infant or child)
411 Sweater/Vest, sleeveless
412 Sweater
413 Sweater, Cardigan, Pullover
414 Shawl/Cape/Capelet/Shrug/
Poncho (new class)
415 Felted Item (bag, hat, other
felted item) [new class]
SECTION B: CROCHETING
CLASSES
418 Afghan, any crotchet technique
419 Baby Blanket
420 Multi-piece set (set including
at least 2 related small
items, e.g. baby set, hat and
scarf, scarf and gloves)
421 Wearing apparel (adult or teen)
422 Wearing apparel (young
child or infant)
423 Bag (new class)
424 Collar or other worn accessory
425 Hat
426 Scarf
428 Shawl/Cape/Capelet/Shrug
/Poncho [new class]
429 Pillow
430 Placemat or Doily
431 Rug
432 Sweater (infant or child)
433 Sweater/Vest, sleeveless
434 Sweater with sleeves
435 Tablecloth or Bedspread
SECTION C: LACE AND TATTING
CLASSES
438 Specimen of tatting
439 Bobbin Lace
440 Needle-made Lace
441 Exhibitor’s Choice –
Technique not listed above
SECTION D: NEEDLEPOINT
CLASSES
442 Apparel
443 Furniture
444 Pillow
445 Wall hanging, unframed
(back of stitching visible)
446 Picture, framed (back
may be covered)
448 Petit point-miniature
449 Plastic Canvas
SECTION E: CREWEL
EMBROIDERY
CLASSES
451 Apparel
452 Furniture
453 Pillow
454 Wall hanging, unframed
(back of stitching visible)
455 Picture, framed (back of
stitching may be covered)
SECTION F: COUNTED THREAD/
COUNTED CROSS STITCH
CLASSES
458 Apparel
459 Furniture
460 Pillow
461 Tablecloth
462 Placemats/Pillow cases/
hand towel/napkins
463 Doily/Dresser Scarf
464 Wall hanging, unframed (back
of stitching may be covered)
467 Miniature
468 Baby Item
469 Specimen of Blackwork
470 Drawn Thread (Hardangersom)
SECTION G: EMBROIDERY/
SURFACE STITCHING–USING
SILK AND/OR COTTON FLOSS
CLASSES
472 Apparel
475 Pillow
476 Specimen of Candlewicking
477 Placemats/pillow cases/
hand towel/napkins
478 Doily/Dresser Scarf
479 Tablecloth/Bedspread
480 Wall hanging, unframed (back
of stitching must be visible)
482 Specimen of Smocking on
Apparel (adult, child, infant)
SECTION H: QUILTING
CLASSES
484 Apparel
485 Hand appliqué quilt
(quilted by exhibitor)
486 Machine appliqué quilt
(quilted by exhibitor)
488 Miniature quilt or doll quilt
(30” x 30” or less and
blocks of 3” or less)
489 Bed quilt Pieced and Quilted
by Exhibitor, Hand Quilted
490 Bed quilt Pieced and Quilted
by Exhibitor, Machine Quilted
491 Bed quilt Pieced and Quilted by
Exhibitor, Longarm Machine
492 Bed Quilt, Pieced by Exhibitor
but Hand or Machine Quilted
by Another Person or company
493 Pillow (any technique)
494 Table runner/Placemat
(any technique)
495 Wall hanging/Lap quilt
496 First quilt (for beginners just
completing their first quilt)
497 Exhibitor’s Choice (may
include a combination of
techniques listed above)
498 Group Quilt
SECTION J: MIXED MEDIA
CLASSES
499 Braided Rug
500 Hooked Rug, Pillow or
Wall hanging (made
with Crochet Hook)
501 Latch Hook Rug, Pillow,
or Wall hanging
502 Loom-Woven Item
503 Punch Needle Embroidered Item
504 Punch Needle Pillow,
Rug, or Wall hanging
505 Exhibitor’s Choice (item or
technique not listed above)
SECTION K: WEARING
APPAREL, SEWN
CLASSES
506 Active Sports Clothing
507 Better Dresses
508 Casual wear
509 Costume (square-dance,
ballet, Halloween, etc.)
510 Formalwear
511 Infant’s or Children’s Clothing
512 Lingerie or Sleepwear
513 Men’s Clothing
514 Outdoor wear (coat,
vest, parka, etc.)
515 Sewn Accessories (purse,
hat, apron, etc.)
516 Tailored Garments
SECTION L: FAIR THEME
CLASS
Nights & Lights”
Department IV: Crafts & fine arts
Crafts Rules
1. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL GENERAL RULES AT THE
BEGINNING OF THIS GUIDE.
2. No entry may be larger than 36” x 18” due to space
limitations.
3. Items made from kits or adapted designs (e.g. charts or
patterns) must be designated on the entry tag with a “K”
(kit) or “A” (adapted) before the class number. Original
designs should be marked with an “O” before the class
number.
4. All entries must be ready to display, with hangers if meant
to be hung, or on a base, easel or stand if meant to stand
on a surface.
5. Commercially manufactured furnishings, animals, character
representations (e.g. Dora the Explorer) are allowed in
SECTION F: MINIATURES AND DIORAMAS. All components
must be securely attached.
6. Collections must be displayed in a box or on a 14” x 22”
poster that is ready for hanging. No old or valuable sports
or collectors’ cards!
7. Special Rules for SECTION I: SCRAPBOOKING:
a. Entries may be of any scrapbook album style from which
individual pages can be removed; album page maximum
size 12” x 12”.
b. An entry is an individual page – the exhibitor must
remove individual page from the album – no pages still
in an album/binder/book will be accepted. If the page is
complete on both sides, the exhibitor MUST cover the
side not being judged. NO two-page spreads or multiple
sheets will be considered for judging.
c. Commercially designed and produced “theme” pages are
NOT allowed.
d. Techniques and tools (stamped designs, decorative
punches, embossing, computer “handwriting” and/or art,
hand coloring of photos, etc.) will be allowed, but are
expected to enhance the photographs, journaling, and
memorabilia.
e. Pictures/photographs and memorabilia MUST be
attached to an actual scrapbook page.
f. Entries must NOT have been published or displayed
in any magazine, idea book, or website. It is the
responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain permission to
use any copyrighted material (including, but not limited
to, poetry or writings, photographs, graphic designs, or
artwork).
SECTIONS A-H: Color and design, workmanship, use of
materials, overall appearance, and creativity.
SECTION I: Overall page design and organization, the purpose
of the page and the story it tells, creativity and uniqueness, and
concern for photograph safety and long-term preservation.
SECTION A: WOOD/METAL/PLASTIC
CLASSES
600 Country Carving or Whittling
601 Lathed turned article
602 Metal or wire, including stamped tin
603 Mix of Wood, metal and/or plastic
604 Models (cars, planes, etc.)
605 Plexiglass/Plastic article
606 Wood Craft (such as bird, bat,
butterfly houses, planters)
607 Woodcarving including bas
relief and chip carving
608 Woodwork (handmade
bowl, tool, toy, etc.)
609 Wood/Metal/Plastic article
not listed above
610 Miniature Holiday Trees (commercial
decorations allowed)
SECTION B: NATURAL MATERIALS
(REAL OR IMITATION)
CLASSES
611 Basket, handmade, natural material
612 Basket Lid/Door Decoration/Wreath
613 Lapidary
614 Leather Article, hand tooled
615 Picture/Object made of
cones, dried flowers, etc.
616 Rock Creatures
617 Shell Craft
619 Natural article not listed above
SECTION C: PAPER BASED ARTICLE
CLASSES
620 Handmade Paper
621 Origami
622 Papier-mâché
623 Piñata
624 Posters
625 Cards/Stamping
626 Paper-based article not listed above
SECTION D: FABRIC/STRING/YARN
CLASSES
627 Batik article; Knotted article
(include Macramé) 629 Painted
Fabric (T-shirt, etc.)
631 Tie-dyed article
632 Silk/Fabric Flowers arrangement
633 Fabric/String/Yarn article
not listed above
SECTION E: OTHER
CLASSES
634 Beaded article
635 Candle craft (any type/or technique)
636 Collections
640 Holiday Decoration (beads, felt, etc.)
641 Jewelry
642 Mosaic article
644 Homemade Soap
645 Stained Glass
646 Tole Painting/Stenciling
647 Exhibitors Choice
SECTION F: MINIATURES
AND DIORAMAS
CLASSES
648 Single piece of furniture
649 Set of furniture (3 pieces minimum)
650 Complete room, with furniture
651 House or building, furnished
652 Diorama, Historical representation
653 Diorama, Natural scene
SECTION G: RECYCLED ARTICLE
CLASSES
654 Glass
655 Plastic
656 Paper/Cardboard
657 Metal
658 A collection of old Arlington
County Fair Ribbons
659 Mixed Media (combination
of the above materials)
SECTION H: FAIR THEME
CLASSES
Nights & Lights”
SECTION I: SCRAPBOOKING
CLASSES
661 Celebration of an Event (Birthday,
Wedding, Holiday, etc.)
662 Vacation/Travel
663 Pets/Nature
664 Family Life
Nights & Lights”
SECTION J: ANIMALS
CLASSES
666 Animal, Fabric, stuffed, sewn
667 Animal, Papier-mâché
668 Animal, Wood
SECTION K: BEARS
CLASSES
670 Traditional Jointed Bear
(mohair or other fabric)
671 Un-jointed Bear (any fabric; knit,
crochet, needlepoint, etc.)
SECTION L: DOLLS
CLASSES
672 Wooden Dolls (e.g. Handcarved, Clothespin, Spoon)
673 Natural Material Doll (e.g.
Cornhusk, Apple, Clay)
Department IV: Crafts & fine arts
674 Fabric Dolls (e.g. Sock, Drapeit, Reversible, Transfer)
675 Needlepoint, Knit, Crochet or Latch Hook Doll
676 Porcelain Doll (hand painted and clothed)
677 Paper Doll with 4 outfits, not displayed on doll
678 Marionette
679 Hand puppet
680 Finger puppet
SECTION M: ANIMAL, BEAR, OR DOLL CLOTHING
CLASSES
682 Knit or Crochet clothing article not
displayed on animal, bear or doll.
683 Fabric (sewn) clothing article not
displayed on animal, bear or doll.
684 Animal/Bear/Doll Wardrobe: consisting of 3 to
6 items (e.g. dress, sweater, pants, shirt, and
shoes) displayed on an animal, doll, or bear.
Fine Arts Rules
1. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL GENERAL RULES AT THE
2. All ceramic entries MUST be kiln fired and size may not
exceed 24” x 36”.
3. Only 3 pieces of a set may be entered and must be firmly
secured together with clear or masking tape, and all lids
and loose parts must be securely affixed by tape, either
masking or clear.
4. No dry footing. Pieces must be completed on the back or
bottom.
5. No props (such as candles, flowers, or plants) are
allowed.
6. No fine arts entry may be larger than 36” x 24” due to
space limitations.
7. All entries must be ready to display in a mat with backing
board or frame or on a base or stand if meant to stand
alone. All pieces to be hung must have an attached wire
or hanging equipment ready to hang. Push pins may be
used. Efforts to avoid damage will be made.
8. Please attach entry tag so that the tag hangs over the top
right hand corner. Indicate the top of the artwork with an
arrow on the back.
9. All entries must be original, no copies and no paint by
numbers.
10. Entries must be finished – no wet paintings please!
Originality, technique and use of materials, and
composition. As well as craftsmanship, color harmony/
contrasts, originality, choice of design and adaptability, and
general effect.
SECTION N: UNDERGLAZE
CLASSES
686 Freehand Brush Design
687 Pattern Brush Design
688 Opaque or Translucent
689 Sponge
690 Finish or technique not listed
above (specify on entry tag)
SECTION U: CHARCOAL/PASTELS
CLASSES
722 Abstract
723 Genre – groups of people, activity
724 Landscape, buildings, seascape
725 Portrait
726 Still Life
727 Nature and animals
SECTION O: GLAZE
CLASSES
691 Glaze only
692 Glaze and Underglaze combination
693 Lusters/Metallic
694 Combinations – specify
techniques on entry tag
SECTION V: PENCIL/INK/CRAYON
CLASSES
728 Abstract
730 Landscape, buildings, seas cape
731 Portrait
732 Still Life
SECTION P: STAIN
CLASSES
696 Opaque
697 Pearl
SECTION Q: CLAY
CLASSES
699 Wheel
700 Coil
701 Slab, drape
702 Pinch
SECTION R: WATERBASED PAINT
CLASSES
704 Abstract
707 Portrait
708 Still Life
SECTION S: OILS
CLASSES
710 Abstract
713 Portrait
714 Still Life
SECTION W: MIXED MEDIA Two
or more clearly visible media
CLASSES
734 Abstract
737 Portrait
738 Still Life
SECTION X: SCULPTURE
CLASSES
740 Clay
741 Stone
742 Metal
743 Plastic
744 Paper
745 Media not listed above
(specify on entry tag)
SECTION Y: OTHER
CLASSES
746 China Painting
747 Calligraphy
748 Collage
749 Mobile or Stabile
750 Technique not listed elsewhere
751 Print Media: Etching, Engraving,
Lithography, Wood Cut, Silk Screen,
Other multiple repeatable media
SECTION Z: FAIR THEME
CLASSES
SECTION T: ACRYLICS
CLASSES
716 Abstract
719 Portrait
720 Still Life
Department V: Photography
Photography Rules
2. All prints must be solely the work of the exhibitor.
3. There is a maximum of five (5) prints total per
individual. No one individual is permitted to
enter more than five entries in Photography.
4. For Large prints, maximum size image is 16
x 20 inches, including any flush mounting.
Minimum image size is 8 ½ x 12 inches.
5. For Small prints, maximum size image is
8 ½ x 12 inches including flush mounting.
Minimum size image for small prints is no
less than 5 x 7 inches of print surface area.
6. Photojournalism prints shall not exceed 8 ½ x
12 inches. Minimum size for photojournalism
prints is 4 x 6 inches. Photojournalism entries
shall consist of images or sequences of
images with informative content and emotional
impact, including human interest, documentary
and spot news. The journalistic image shall
receive priority over pictorial quality.
7. Prints must be mounted on a thin piece of poster
board or heavy construction paper. No over mats,
no double mats, no foam board, and no frames
or glass. Pushpins and/or clips will be used to
display photos, damage to the mats may occur.
8. Attach entry tag so that the tag hangs over
the top right hand front corner of the photo.
If necessary, indicate the top of the photo
with an arrow on the back of the mat.
9. Classes with fewer than 3 entries will
be combined with other classes.
10.Monochrome prints are defined as
prints having no more than two colors,
monochrome plus one other color.
11.Hand colored prints or prints with more than one
color (hue) added are considered color prints.
12.“Human interest” is defined as an
image depicting a person or persons
in an interactive, emotional or unusual
situation, excluding sports action.
Technique, overall impact, creativity, composition,
lighting and suitability of the image to the class.
In the Photojournalism class, the journalistic
image shall receive priority over pictorial quality.
SECTION A: Large Monochrome Pictorial
Prints
CLASSES
800 Scenic
801 People
802 Humor
803 Portraits
804 Designs
805 Action
806 Animals and Wildlife
807 Nature
808 Human Interest
SECTION B: Large Color Pictorial Prints
CLASSES
811 Scenic
812 People
813 Humor
814 Portraits
815 Designs
816 Action
818 Nature
819 Human Interest
SECTION C: Small Monochrome Pictorial
Prints
CLASSES
822 Scenic
823 People
824 Humor
825 Portraits
826 Designs
827 Action
829 Nature
830 Human Interest
SECTION D: Small Color Pictorial Prints
CLASSES
833 Scenic
834 People
835 Humor
836 Portraits
837 Designs
838 Action
840 Nature
841 Human Interest
SECTION E: Photojournalism Prints
CLASSES
844 Scenic
845 People
846 Humor
847 Portraits
848 Designs
849 Action
851 Nature
852 Human Interest
Department VI: Herbs, Fruits, Nuts & Vegetables
Herbs, Fruits, Nuts
and Vegetables Rules
1. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW
ALL GENERAL RULES AT THE
2. The correct number of items per
class must be submitted. The
number is indicated after the Class
name (e.g. “Tomato, small fruited,
6”).
3. All varieties in a class must be the
same. If possible, please specify
variety on the entry tag.
4. All vegetable, fruit and nut entries
MUST be on a 6” or 9” white
disposable plate, with the exception
of the vegetable baskets.
5. The Fair reserves the right to
remove the tops from “root crops”
for attractive display.
6. All Herb entries are to consist of 3
sprays or spikes, except as noted.
Maximum specimen height of 12”,
except International Herbs.
7. Herb entries must be in a clear
plastic cup no larger than 10 oz.;
except Potted “Window Box” type
Herb Garden entries.
8. “Largest” specimens are to be of
the finest quality.
Judging Will Be
Based Upon:
Absence of insect damage and
soil; size, form, and color typical
of variety; and uniformity.
SECTION A: HERBS
SUBSECTION 1: ANNUAL/
TENDER PERENNIAL
CLASSES
1000 Basil, green leaf
1001 Basil, purple leaf
1002 Borage
1003 Coriander
1004 Dill
1005 Flowers, edible, any variety, 3
1006 Garlic, with leaves, 2 bulbs
1007 International Herbs, any height
1008 Marjoram
1009 Scented Geraniums
1010 Any variety not listed above
SUBSECTION 2: PERENNIAL
CLASSES
1011 Burnet
1012 Catnip
1013 Chamomile
1014 Chives, 15 leaf blades
1015 Feverfew
1016 International Herb, any height
1017 Lavender
1018 Lemon Balm
1019 Lovage
1020 Mint, any variety
1021 Oregano
1022 Parsley
1023 Rosemary
1024 Sage
1025 Tansy
1026 Tarragon
1027 Thyme
1028 Yarrow
SUBSECTION 3: POTPOURRI
CLASSES
1030 Annual Potpourri - a mixed
bunch of annual herbs, 3 or more
varieties, total of 9 stems/ sprays,
in a clear plastic cup (no larger
than 10 oz.), individual entry
1031 Perennial Potpourri - a mixed
bunch of perennial herbs,
3 or more varieties, total of
9 stems/sprays, in a clear
plastic cup (no larger than
10 oz.), individual entry
1032 Potted “Window Box” type Herb
Garden, 3 or more varieties,
no larger than 12” by 12”
1033 Annual Potpourri - a mixed
bunch of annual herbs, 3
or more varieties, total of 9
stems/ sprays, in a clear plastic
cup (no larger than 10 oz.),
group entry. Not eligible for
Section/ Department awards.
1034 Perennial Potpourri - a mixed
bunch of perennial herbs, 3
or more varieties, total of 9
stems/sprays, in a clear plastic
cup (no larger than 10 oz.),
group entry. Not eligible for
Section/Department awards.
SECTION B: FRUITS AND NUTS
CLASSES
1035 Apples, 3
1036 Berries, any variety, 6
1037 Figs, 3
1038 Grapes, 1 bunch
1039 Peaches, 3
1040 Peanuts in the shell, 6
1041 Pears, 3
1042 Plums, 3
1043 Any other fruit or nut
not listed above.
SECTION C: BASKETS
CLASSES
1044 B
asket of Fruit, Vegetables,
and/or Nuts, 8 or more kinds,
no props, plain baskets
only. Individual entries.
1045 B
asket of Fruit, Vegetables,
and/or Nuts, 8 or more kinds,
no props, plain baskets only.
Group entries. Not eligible for
Section/ Department awards.
SECTION D: VEGETABLES
CLASSES
1046 B
eans, dried, shelled,
any variety, 25 beans
1047 B
eans, fresh, shelled,
any variety, 25 beans
1048 Beans, Green, Snap, 8 pods
1049 Beans, Wax, 8 pods
1050 Beets, any variety, 3
1051 Cabbage, any variety, 1 head
1052 Carrots, with tops, 5
1053 Corn, Indian, husks tied back, 3
1054 Corn, Popcorn, husks removed, 3
1055 Corn, Sweet, husks removed, 3
1056 C
ucumbers, Pickling,
under 4” long, 3
1057 C
ucumbers, slicing,
over 4” long, 3
1058 Eggplant, 1
1059 Greens, any variety, 5 leaves
1060 Jerusalem Artichokes, 3 tubers
1061 Leeks, entire plant, 3
1062 Melon, any variety, 1
1063 Mushrooms, 3
1064 Okra, 5 pods
1065 O
nions, any single variety,
minimum size 2”, 5
1066 O
riental vegetable, leafy,
1 head or 5 leaves
1067 Oriental vegetable, root, 3
1068 O
riental vegetable, other, same
quantity as standard varieties
1069 Peas, Blackeyed, shelled, 25 peas
1070 P eppers, Hot, any single variety, 3
1071 P eppers, Sweet, any single
variety, lobe-end, 3
1072 P eppers, Sweet, any single
variety, tapered end, 3
1073 P otatoes, Irish, any
single variety, 4
1074 Potatoes, Sweet, 4
1075 Pumpkin, 1
1076 Shallots, 3
1077 S ummer Squash, Green
(includes Zucchini), 2
1078 Summer Squash, Yellow, 2
1079 Squash, any single variety, 2
1080 Sunflower Seedhead, 1
1081 Tomatoes, Italian paste
type, any color, 3
1082 Tomatoes, Large, beefsteak
variety, any color, 3
1083 Tomatoes, Large, nonbeefsteak variety, any color, 3
1084 Tomatoes, Small fruited,
under 2”, any color, 6
1085 Heritage Vegetables/Old
Fashioned varieties, (identify
variety) same quantities
as standard varieties
1086 O
rganically Grown vegetable,
leafy, same quantity as
standard varieties
1087 O
root, same quantity as
standard varieties
1088 O
other, same quantity as
standard varieties
1089 Largest Potato, 1
1090 Largest Pumpkin, 1
1091 Largest Tomato, 1
1092 Largest Squash, 1
1093 Tallest Cornstalk, 1
1094 N
ovelty Vegetable, any pleasingly
malformed vegetable, 1
SECTION E: COLLECTIONS
CLASSES
1095 S ummer Vegetable Collection,
4 types, 1 of each kind (e.g.
Cucumber, Eggplant, Corn,
Pepper, Tomato, etc.)
1096 R
oot Vegetable Collection, 4
types, 1 of each kind (e.g. Carrot,
Beet, Potato, Radish, Onion, etc.)
1097 G
ourd Collection, 4, all
different varieties
Department VII: Flowers, Arrangements & Potted Plants
Flowers, Arrangements and
Potted Plants Rules
1. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL GENERAL RULES FROM PAGES 2
AND 3 IN THIS GUIDE. Entries must be by individual exhibitors, no
groups or clubs are allowed.
2. All entries in SECTIONS A, B, C and D must be in a 10 to 16 oz,
nonreturnable clear plastic or glass bottle. Marbles or pebbles
may be placed in the bottle for stability. Foliage or blossom
should NOT rest
on the neck of the bottle. Cotton may be placed in the bottleneck
to position stem or flower. Specimen should be groomed: This
means DEAD, DISEASED OR DAMAGED LEAVES REMOVED AND
HEALTHY FOLIAGE LEFT ON the specimen. If in doubt, leave the
foliage intact, but never in the water. The Fair has a limited supply
of bottles.
3. One specimen per container for SECTIONS A, B, C and D.
4. SECTION A: SINGLE BLOSSOM FLOWER: flower must be
disbudded, leaving only one bloom and healthy foliage intact, BUT
NEVER IN THE WATER.
5. SECTION B: MULTIPLE BLOSSOM FLOWER: flowers are spike,
raceme, panicle, umbel, cyme, or corymb forms. A single floret is
not allowed.
6. Maximum height and width for SECTIONS A, B, C, and D: 18” from
the neck of the bottle.
7. Potted plants (SECTION E) must have been in exhibitor’s care
since March 30, 2015. Maximum container size is 10” diameter.
Plants cannot exceed 24” in width and 24” in height.
8. Flower arrangements can be informal or formal. List materials
used on a 3” by 5” card that must be attached to the entry.
9. Arrangements must be firmly in place. NO rearrangement of plant
material may be made by the exhibitor once the arrangement
has been entered. Dried specimens MUST be fully dried.
Arrangements
are NOT to exceed 24” wide and 24” tall, with the container no
larger than 8” tall. No leaves in the water. No sprayed or dyed
leaves or flowers.
10. No invasive plants (e.g. Purple Loosestrife, English Ivy, Porcelain
Berry, Kudzu, etc.) may be entered.
11. Entrant may provide a mirror not to exceed 5” to assist in
display.
SECTION A-D: Condition, form, size, color and freedom from blemishes. Leaves should be
clean and foliage groomed, dead or damaged leaves removed, healthy foliage left intact.
SECTION E: Cultural perfection, symmetry of form, balance of pot and
plant, foliage condition, freedom from blemishes, and grooming.
SECTION F: Color harmony, overall design, condition, container suitability, and originality.
SECTION A: SINGLE
FLOWER BLOSSOMS
CLASSES
1100 Coneflower, any color
1101 Coreopsis
1102 Cornflower
1103 Cosmos, single or double
1104 Dahlia
1105 Daisy, single or double
1106 Marigold, under 1”
1107 Marigold, 1” to 3”
1108 Marigold, over 3”
1109 Nasturtium
1110 Rose, miniature
1111 Rose, single specimen
1112 Rudbeckia
1113 Scabiosa
1114 Strawflower
1115 Sunflower
1116 Zinnia, under 1”
1117 Zinnia, 1” to 3”
1118 Zinnia, over 3”
1119 Annual not listed above
1120 Perennial not listed above
1121 Heritage Flowers, old fashioned
varieties (identify variety)
SECTION B: MULTIPLE
FLOWER BLOSSOMS
CLASSES
1122 Achillea (Yarrow)
1123 Ageratum
1124 Begonia, Fibrous
1125 Begonia, Tuberous
1126 Canna
1127 Celosia, Crested
1128 Celosia, Plumed
1129 Daylily
1130 Dianthus
1131 Gladiolus
1132 Impatiens, any color foliage, with
blossom, may be rooted in water
1133 Petunia, double
1134 Petunia, single
1135 Rose, spray
1136 Salvia, Blue
1137 Salvia, Red or other color
1138 Sedum
1139 Snapdragon
1140 Sunflower, multi stemmed variety
1141 Annual not listed above
1142 Perennial not listed above
1143 Heritage flowers, old fashioned
varieties (identify variety)
1144 Lantana
SECTION C: FLOWERING PLANTS
GROWN FOR FOLIAGE
CLASSES
1145 Amaranthus
1146 Artemesia
1147 Coleus, Fringe Leaved
1148 Coleus, Standard Leaved
1149 Decorative Grass Stalk
SECTION D: SPECIMEN BRANCHES
CLASSES
1151 Aucuba
1152 Boxwood
1153 Buddleia (Butterfly Bush)
1154 Conifer
1155 Crape Myrtle
1156 Hydrangea
1157 Ilex (Holly)
1158 Magnolia
1159 Mahonia
1160 Nandina
1161 Pyracantha
1162 Flowering Shrub/Tree,
must be in flower
Department VII: Flowers, Arrangements & Potted Plants
SECTION E: POTTED PLANTS
SUBSECTION 1: FOLIAGE PLANTS
These are grown primarily for their
attractive leaves and do not have
to be in bloom at time of entry.
CLASSES
1163 Begonia
1164 Bonsai
1165 Bromeliad
1166 Cactus
1167 Caladium
1168 Coleus
1169 Dish Garden, minimum 3
different varieties
1170 Fern
1171 Hanging Basket1172 Jade Plant
1173 Pepperomia
1174 Sanseveria
1175 Succulent
1176 Specimen Foliage or Topiary
1177 Wandering Jew
1178 Foliage Specimen plant
not listed above.
SUBSECTION 2: BLOOMING PLANTS
These are grown for their bloom and
must be in flower at time of entry.
CLASSES
1179 African Violet
1180 Begonia, Fibrous
1181 Begonia, Tuberous
1182 Geranium
1183 Hanging Basket
1184 Hibiscus
1185 Impatiens
1186 Orchid
1187 Blooming Specimen plant
not listed above.
SECTION F: FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
SUBSECTION 1: HOME GROWN
FLOWERS AND PLANT MATERIALS
(SEE RULE #8)
CLASSES
1188 “Mother Nature’s Best”–a mixture of
native flowers and plants. Plant list
available online at www.vnps.org and
at the Arlington County Office of the
Virginia Cooperative Extension Service.
1189 “In the Pink” – an all pink
flower arrangement
1190 “Fireworks” – interpretive design
using summer flowers
1191 Minimum of 3 types of annuals
1192 Minimum of 3 types of perennials
1193 All dried arrangement
1194 Miniature A – maximum height and
width 7”, including container
1195 Miniature B – maximum height
and width 4”, including container
1196 “Pollinators’ Heaven” – must
contain 3 or more samples of
pollinators’ favorites, such as
Sunflower, Rudbeckia, Salvia, Zinnia,
Coneflower, Cosmos, Lantana, etc.
1197 Fair Theme “Summer Nights &
Lights” – A flower arrangement
in any style which clearly reflects
the 2015 Fair Theme. There
are no color restrictions.
SUBSECTION 2: COMMERICIALLY
GROWN FLOWERS AND PLANT
MATERIALS (SEE RULE #8)
CLASSES
1198 “Mother Nature’s Best” – a mixture
of native flowers and plants. Plant list
available online at www.vnps.org and
at the Arlington County Office of the
Virginia Cooperative Extension Service.
1199 “In The Pink” – an all pink
flower arrangement
1200 “Fireworks” – interpretive design
using summer flowers
1201 Minimum of 3 types of annuals
1202 Minimum of 3 types of perennials
1203 All dried arrangement
1204 Miniature A – maximum height and
width 7”, including container
1205 Miniature B – maximum height
and width 4”, including container
1206 “Pollinators’ Heaven” – must
contain 3 or more samples of
pollinators’ favorites, such as
Sunflower, Rudbeckia, Salvia, Zinnia,
Coneflower, Cosmos, Lantana, etc.
Department VIII : Education and Leisure
(Creative Writing, Science, Social Studies, Sports and Recreation)
Education and Leisure Rules
1. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL GENERAL RULES
AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS GUIDE.
2. ADULTS MAY NOT COMPETE IN THIS
DEPARTMENT.
3. This Department is open to students attending
any school in Arlington County, Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall, and the City of Falls Church
and the City of Alexandria, and homeschooled
students who live in these districts. Please write
your age division, exact age, and school on both
the exhibitor entry sheet and all entry tags.
DIVISION T: TEEN – 13 TO 18 YEARS
DIVISION YI: OLDER YOUTH – 10, 11, 12 YEARS
DIVISION YII: YOUNGER YOUTH – 7, 8, 9 YEARS
4. While we encourage parental supervision and
guidance, all work must be done solely by the
exhibitor.
5. All work must be original.
6. All entries must be submitted electronically to
[email protected] before July 15,
2015. The winner(s) will be invited to present
their winning entry at the Awards Ceremony on
Sunday, August 9 at 3pm.
Creativity, age appropriate use of grammar and
spelling, and quality of content. Presentation will
not be a factor. As well as, educational content;
demonstration of significant knowledge and
understanding of subject; methodology; and overall
appearance and presentation of information in an
orderly, neat, and understandable fashion.
SECTION A: CREATIVE WRITING
CLASSES
1300 Fiction
1301 Science Fiction
1302 Journaling and Journal Entries
1303 Journalism, Newspaper type article
1304 Non-Fiction
1305 Poetry and Song Lyrics
1306 Speeches and Scripts
1307 Book Reviews
SECTION B: SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES
CLASSES
1309 Insect Collection
1310 Leaf Collection
1311 Weed Collection
1312 Native Plant Collection
1313 Seed Collection
1314 Rock and Mineral Collection
1315 Fossil Collection
1316 Exhibitor’s Choice, Science Collection
NOT listed above
SECTION B: SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES
CLASSES
1317 History
1318 Geography
1319 Health or Nutrition
1320 Travel (e.g. country, state, city, or
particular site)
1321 Exhibitor’s Choice – any other project
SECTION C: SPORTS AND RECREATION
CLASSES
1323 Safety (e.g. sports safety, bicycle safety,
boating safety, fire safety, etc.)
1324 Sports (e.g. baseball, golf, soccer,
gymnastics, football, bowling, hockey,
etc.)
1325 Recreation (e.g. camping, fishing, hiking,
bird watching, etc.)
2015 Competitive Exhibitor Entry Tag
Please fill out one tag per entry. Entries cannot be judged or claimed following judging without the bottom portion of the tag.
Additional Entry Tags are available online at arlingtoncountyfair.us/entertainment/exhibits or on-site during registration.
KEEP
ATTACH
Exhibitor Number (assigned at registration):
Department
Division
Judge Use Only:
Section
Class
Item Description
CLAIM ITEM SUNDAY,
AUG 9, 4-6PM ONLY!
Name (as displayed to the public):
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Ready to Volunteer?
Join the adventure! We are recruiting volunteers to serve the roles of
department superintendents and judges willing to donate their time, talent,
and expertise to help the Competitive Exhibits program run smoothly.
The Departments of the 2015 Arlington
County Fair Competitive Exhibits Include:
• Department I: Honey, Bees Wax
and Food Preservation
• Department II: Decorated Food
Products and Baked Goods
• Department III: Art Needlework
and Wearing Apparel
• Department IV: Crafts and Fine Arts
• Department V: Photography
• Department VI: Herbs, Fruits,
Nuts and Vegetables
• Department VII: Flowers,
Arrangements and Potted Plants
• Department VIII: Education and Leisure
We ask all volunteers to attend
a volunteer orientation prior
to the Fair, and to be available
during registration and judging
Wednesday, August 5, 4-8pm, and
Thursday, August 6, 7am-1pm.
Volunteers will choose shifts at
volunteer orientation sessions.
If you or someone you know may
be interested in opportunities
with Competitive Exhibits or
throughout the Fair, please contact
[email protected].
We look forward to
seeing you at the Fair!
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2015 Competitive Exhibits Guide

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