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Livestock Shows
General Rules/Regulations
Arts/Crafts
Photography
Junior Livestock Show
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2022 LIVESTOCK SCHEDUle
Check back for dates & times of all Livestock & Ag Mechanic Shows for 2022!
1. Competition is open to only residents of Fannin County.
2. All articles for competition must be the work of the entrant or entrants.
3. An entrant may enter only one item per class. Unless otherwise indicated, an entrant may enter as many classes as desired.
4. Superintendents reserve the right to determine if an entry is in the correct category.
5. All entries must be delivered to the Fannin County Multi Purpose Complex. Dates and Times tbd.
6. Baked goods are a special exhibit for one day only, Saturday, entrants should follow department rules.
7. Identification cards will be assigned and receipts given for each entry. Receipts must be presented to pick up items and Ribbons.
8. All accepted entries will be on display for the duration of the fair.
9. No Items will be released early from the Arts and Craft Area. Entries and ribbons MUST be picked with receipt Sunday after the conclusion of the fair. All items will be checked off from original sheets using receipts. No ribbons will be given or items returned without a receipt. Anything not picked up on Sunday will become the property of the Fair Board and will be disposed of in a manner determined by the Fannin County Fair Board.
10. Age Criteria are as follows: Children - * 8 years of age and under; Junior -* 3rd grade thru 8th grade; Youth -* 9th grade thru 12th grade; Adult -* 19 thru 64 years of age; Honorary -* 65 years and over.
11. Awards will be given in each Class per Division for:
1st Place (blue ribbon), 2nd Place (red ribbon), 3rd Place (white ribbon), all others will receive a participation ribbon.
12. Best of Show Rosettes will be awarded to the highest point entry among blue ribbon winners in each Division.
13. Judges decision is final.
General Rules & Regulations
Arts & Crafts
Rules & Regulations
Megan Filner–Director
903-818-0151
1. Please refer to the Fannin County Fair General Rules and Information and the Food and Fiber Division Rules and Regulations.
2. A 3x5 index card, must be attached to the entry. Entrants name, age, address, telephone number & (if in School, then list the School). NO ENTRY will be excepted without the index card attached to the back of the entry.
3. Crafts must be able to be displayed. Pictures will be displayed on a Board using Thumb Tacks. Frames are not required.
4. Exhibitors may only enter one item per class, per division.
5. Any item entered in the Arts & Crafts Division in the past will not be judged. No Miscellaneous
items. If not in a class, then will not be accepted.
6. Judging will follow these standards:
A. Originality – the entry was not copied from something else or is not a kit. It is an item you created yourself.
B. Craftsmanship – the entry was created with skill or dexterity, of consistently high quality with quality materials.
C. Design – the entry was created, executed and constructed using basic design principles such as: line, form, color, texture, proportion, and balance.
AGE CRITERA
Children 8 years of age and under
Junior 3rd grade thru 8th grade
Senior 9th grade thru 12th grade
Adult 19 thru 64 years of age
Honorary 65 years of age and over
8. Awards will be given in each Clas per Division as follows:
a. 1st Place (blue ribbon), 2nd place (red ribbon), 3rd place (white ribbon), all others will receive a participation ribbon.
b. Best of Show Rosettes will be awarded according to the highest point entry among Blue Ribbon winners in each division.
Division A: ART
Oil
Class 2. Acrylic (with brush)
Class 3.Water Color
Class 4. Pastel
Class 5. Ink
Charcoal
Class 7. Chalk
Class 8. Pencil
Class 9. Crayon
Class 10. String Art
Class 11. Spray Paint
Division B: CERAMICS & CHINA
Class 12.Porcelain Hand-painted China
Class 13.Ceramics – Glazed
Class 14.Ceramics – Dry-brushed and Stains
Class 15.Originals in Clay
Class 16.Plaster
Division C: HOBBIES
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Weaving and Woven fabrics
Class 18.Models
Class 19.Decoupage
Class 20.Woodwork made by hand
Class 21. Painted Woodwork
Class 22. Macramé
Class 23. Leather Craft
Class 24. Jewelry
Class 25. Stained Glass
Class 26. Painted Plastic Art
Class 27.Legos
Class 28. Wreaths
Class 29. Metal work
Division D: NEEDLEWORK (Specify if Kit or Original)
Class 30.Crochet
Class 31. Knitting
Class 32.Crewel Embroidery
Class 33. Needlepoint
Cross Stitch
Division E: AFGHANS, RUGS, QUILTS, BEDSPREADS & PILLOWS
Afghan –Crotched
Class 36. Afghans – Knitted
Quilts – Quilted by hand
Class 38. Quilts – Quilted by Machine
Bedspreads (Applique, Crochet, Quilted, Machine)
Class 40. Rugs
Class 41. Pillows
Class 42. Table Runners
Class 43. Wall Hangings
Canning & Preserving
RULES
Director: Stephanie Sweet 903-227-2575
1. Please refer to the Fannin County Fair General Rules and Information and the Food and Fiber Division Rules and Regulations.
2. Entries must be in standard pint jars, quart jars or in standard jelly glasses. Jars must be clean with
lids free of rust and spots. Screw bands or commercial lids must be clean with lids free of rust
spots. Condition of entries is subject to approval of superintendent.
3. All entries must be delivered to the Fannin County Multi Purpose Complex. Dates & times tbd.
4. All entries must be accompanied by a 5x7 inch index card with the name of the product and
the recipe printed or typed on the front. The entrant’s name, address, age and telephone number
printed on the back of the card.
5. An entry in division B, will require 2 jars, 1 for display and one for taste.
6. Entries will be judged according to the following regulations:
A. Container
1. Standard, quart or pint sized canning jar must be used.
2. Standard, gold, fruit jar lids free from rust or corrosion.
B. Pack
1. Practical, not fancy
2. Uniform in size whether whole or in pieces.
3. Space in jar filled but not crowded, large proportion of vegetable to liquid.
C. Liquid
1. Characteristic of freshly cooked product not faded or darkened.
2. Liquid characteristic of product
D. Texture
1. Shape held, evenly graded
2. Uniform in Maturity
E. Taste
7. Food must have been canned since last year’s County Fair.
8. Ribbons and canned goods must be picked up with a receipt at a date & time determined by the director. No Ribbons will be given without receipts!
CANNING AND PRESERVING DEPARTMENT CLASSES
AGE GROUP DESIGNATIONS:
Junior 3rd Grade thru 8th Grade
Youth 9th Grade thru 12th Grade
Adult 19 thru 64 years of age
Honorary 65 years of age and older
Division A
1. Canned Fruits
2. Canned Vegetables
3. Canned Miscellaneous
Division B
4. Pickles
5. Relishes
6. Jelly
7. Preserves
8. Marmalade
9. Butters
10. Miscellaneous ( Pickled Foods, Okra, Beets)
11. Sauces
Division C
Exhibited in Standard Glass Jars
12. Dried Fruit
13. Dried Vegetables
14. Dried Meats
Baked Goods
RULES
Director: Stephanie Sweet 903-227-2575
1. All products must be brought to the Fannin County Multi Purpose at a date & time tbd. Absolutely no entry will be accepted after that time.
2. All entries must be accompanied by the Recipe printed on a 5x7 inch index card. Name, Address, Telephone Number an Age must be printed clearly on the BACK of the recipe card.
3. An entry will consist of 13 rolls, cookies, biscuits, or 1 cake, 1 loaf, 1 whole pie plus 1 slice of the cake, loaf or pie for judging.
4. All entries must be from scratch. Commercial mixes are not acceptable.
5. All entries must be on Card Board, Sign Board, or Heavy Duty Paper Plates: No responsibility can be take for contestant's plates.
NO REFRIGIERATION IS AVAILABLE, WE WILL NOT ACCEPT REFRIGERATED ITEMS.
6. Entries will be judged on:
A. General Appearance
B. Symmetry of Shape
C. Uniform browning
D. Tender Crust
E. Moist Texture
F. Pleasing Flavor
7. Judging will be from 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. on Saturday of the fair.
8. Baked goods will be sold in the Eldon Harrison Building, Saturday evening, with the EXCEPTION being that the two Best of Show Youth entries will be sold during the Junior Livestock Sale. Junior (3rd - 8th grade) and Senior (9th - 12th grade).
9. Ribbons picked up SATURDAY of the fair. Receipts must be presented.
Classes
Children 8 years of age and under
Junior 3rd grade thru 8th grade
Senior 9th grade thru 12th grade
Adult 19 thru 64 years of age
Honorary 65 years of age and over
Division A Cakes
Category: Layer Cake
1. Chocolate or Devil's Food
2. Fruit (Banana, Date, etc)
3. White (any icing)
4. Yellow (any icing)
5. Any other kind
Category: Loaf or Pound
6. Angel Food
7. Chiffon or Sponge
8. Holiday Fruitcake
9. Pound
10. Any other kind
Division B Breads
Category Yeast
11. Yeast Loaf Bread
12. Yeast Dinner Rolls
13. Yeast Sweet Breads - Rolls
14. Yeast Sweet Breads, - Loaf, Coffee
Category Non - Yeast
15. Cakes - Whole loaf or cake
16. Biscuits
17. Cornbread - 1 pan or 13 pieces
18. No - yeast bread or muffins
Division C Pies
19. Fruit or Berry
20. Chess
21. Nut of Vegetable
22. Any other kind
Division D Candy
23. Fudge
24. Divinity
25. Pralines
26. Nut Brittle or Toffee
27. Any other kind
Division E Cookies
28. Drop cookies
29. Ice Box cookies
30. Bars
31. Brownies
32. Holiday or Party
Division F Decorated Cakes
33. All decorated cakes
Division G Decorated Cookies
34. All decorate cookies
Division H Pastries
35. All pastries
Fannin County Fair
Photography Show
Sponsored by AgriLife Extension & Fannin County 4-H
Photos DUE: TBD
~No late entries will be accepted~
Photos must be turned in at the Fannin Co Extension Office 2505 N. Center Street, Bonham, TX, 75418
Age Categories: Children: 2nd grade and younger
Juniors: Grades 3-5
Intermediates: Grades 6-8
Seniors: Grades 9-12
Adults: 19 and over
Entries:
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Participants may enter one photo per category.
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Photos should be an 8X10 photographic print (no frame, matte or mounting).
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Label back of photo with: NAME
CONTACT NUMBER
AGE DIVISION
PHOTO CATEGORY
SCHOOL DISTRICT (if applicable)
Photos submitted without required information will be disqualified!
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A non-glare sheet protector will be provided.
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Every photo entered should be original photographic work of the participant submitting the photo.
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Any photos deemed inappropriate for public display will be disqualified.
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Pick Up: Photos and ribbons may be picked up Saturday evening beginning at 8:30pm. All photos and ribbons not picked up on Saturday, may be picked up from the Extension Office the following week.
Judging: Photos will be judged prior to the County Fair at the County Extension Office by experienced, volunteer judges.
Placing: Exhibitors will receive a Blue, Red, or White ribbon based on judging score. Best of Show and Honorable Mentions (if applicable) will be awarded per age group division.
Questions: Bethany or Karen at (903) 583-7453 or bethany.arie@ag.tamu.edu
2022 Fannin County Fair
Photography Show
Photo Categories
Animals Domestic: Photos focusing on the various animals that have been tamed and made fit for the human environment. Examples: dogs, cats, chickens, cows, horses, etc.
Animals Wildlife: Photos focusing on animals not tamed or domesticated and typically found in the wilderness or bodies of water. Includes animals in nature, zoo, and petting zoos. Examples: Birds, deer, elephants, marine life
People: Photos from people of all walks of life.
Landscape and Nature: Photos of landscapes, outdoor scenic, nature images, sunsets, urban landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes, roads, farms. Examples: Gardens, outdoors, scenic, etc.
Plant and Flora: Photos of flowers, tree, plant, bush (outdoor or indoor). Examples: a rose, a tree, etc.
Black and White: Photos of any subject matter in Black and White.
THEME: COUNTY FAIR- Photos inspired by county/country fairs
Fannin County 4-H and the Fannin County Fair not responsible for damages that could occur to prints on display!