Family & Consumer Sciences Exhibits
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES EXHIBITS
Divisions: Sewing, Needlecraft, Quilts, Crafts, Fine Arts, Photography, Canning, Cooking, Floriculture, Heirlooms
All Entries will be taken on Friday, June 27 between 7:30 am and 12:00 pm with the exception of Cooking and Floriculture.
Entries will be taken on Monday, June 30 between 7:30 am and 12:00 p.m. for Floriculture and Cooking!
Premiums:
1st Place: $5
2nd Place: $4
3rd Place: $3
BEST OF SHOW $10
General Rules
Rules for Adult Exhibits:
1. Due to lack of space, we can no longer take entries
at the Extension Office.
2. In case of mistakes, entry book will be accepted as standard in awarding prize
money.
3. In case of only one entry in a class, it shall be judged according to the quality of the product.
4. Only one entry per person may be entered in the same Lot in any Division.
5. Open only to Smith County residents over the age of 18 and/or current Smith County FCE club members.
6. Pick up will begin at 12:00 pm Sunday, July 6 and will end at 2:00 pm. However, Cooking entries WILL NOT be returned. Only ribbons in cooking will be given at pick up. Premium checks must be picked up on Sunday as well and cashed within 60 days.
7. All articles are exhibited at the owner’s risk, but all reasonable precautions will be taken for protection of items.
8. We are not responsible for items not picked up on Sunday afternoon by 2:00.
9. Items must be homemade where applicable.
10. FCS exhibits will be closed during judging and at 9:00 pm week nights and 9:30 Friday & Saturday.
11. Judges’ decisions will be final.
12. Best of Show will be given in each Division.
13. The Hallie Mai Clemons Award of $100 will be given to the FCE club with the most entries in
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES EXHIBITS
Divisions: Sewing, Needlecraft, Quilts, Crafts, Fine Arts, Photography, Canning, Cooking, Floriculture, Heirlooms
the Family & Consumer Sciences exhibits. Exhibitors must be a club member prior to June 15 to qualify.
In each Division the following will be awarded:
PREMIUMS: 1ST – $5 2ND – $4 3RD – $3
BEST OF SHOW: $10
Bar Codes Required for entering: anyone entering items in FCS, AG or 4-H Exhibits must have a bar code sheet. If
you have not registered and need bar codes contact the Extension Office from 7:30am – 4pm Monday through Friday.
You can also register as you bring your items to enter at the Ag. Center. If you left your bar code sheets with us, they will
be available when you enter your items. Please do not place bar codes on your items. This will be done by fair volunteers.
Call the Extension office if you have questions at 615-735-2900.
DIVISION I – SEWING
Rules: 1. Items must be made by the exhibitor
with the exception of recycled clothing.
CLASS I – LADIES CLOTHING:
Lot 1 Coat/Jacket
Lot 2 Dress, casual
Lot 3 Dress, fancy
Lot 4 Vest
Lot 5 Suit- Jacket with pants or skirt
Lot 6 Blouse
Lot 7 Skirt
Lot 8 Any other ladies’ clothing
CLASS II – CHILDREN’S CLOTHES:
Lot 9 Smocked children’s article
Lot 10 Active wear (girls or boys)
Lot 11 Girls’ dressy outfit
Lot 12 Any other children’s clothing
CLASS III – MISCELLANEOUS:
Lot 13 Table Runner
Lot 14 Pillow, handmade
Lot 15 Doll Clothes
Lot 16 Costumes, adult
Lot 17 Costumes, youth
Lot 18 Recycled clothing
Lot 19 Aprons
Lot 20 Potholder
Lot 21 Purse/Tote Bag
Lot 22 Quilted clothing item
Lot 23 Any other sewn item
DIVISION II – NEEDLECRAFT
Rules: 1. It is the responsibility of the Exhibitor to make
sure their entry is in the correct category. 2. Items must be
made by exhibitor.
CLASS I – AFGHANS:
Lot 1 Afghan, Knitted
Lot 2 Afghan, Crocheted
Lot 3 Afghan, Baby
CLASS II – CLOTHING
Lot 4 Children’s crocheted clothing
Lot 5 Children’s knitted clothing
Lot 6 Adult crocheted clothing
Lot 7 Adult knitted clothing
CLASS III – MISCELLANEOUS:
Lot 8 Knitting, any article except afghans
Lot 9 Crochet, any article except afghans
Lot 10 Potholder/washcloth
Lot 11 Crewel Embroidered article
Lot 12 Cross-Stitched article
Lot 13 Embroidered article
Lot 14 Needlepoint article
Lot 15 Counted Cross-Stitch article, small
Lot 16 Counted Cross-Stitch article, large
DIVISION III – QUILTS
1. Work can be pieced by exhibitor and quilted by someone else, but must be noted on exhibit.
CLASS I – QUILTS:
Lot 1 Quilt, hand-appliquéd
Lot 2 Quilt, machine-appliquéd
Lot 3 Quilt, specialty (Cathedral Window, etc.)
Lot 4 Quilt, hand-pieced & hand-quilted
Lot 5 Quilt, machine-pieced & machine quilted
Lot 6 Quilt, hand-pieced & machine-quilted
Lot 7 Quilt, machine-pieced & hand quilted
Lot 8 Hand Embroidered Quilt
Lot 9 Machine Embroidered Quilt
Lot 10 Baby Quilt
Lot 11 Quilt Tops only
Lot 12 Lap Quilt
Lot 13 Wall Hanging, quilted
Lot 14 Miniature Quilt-(blocks no larger than 4”
with maximum quilt size of 24” x 24”)
Lot 15 Quilt made by a group of 3 or more people
Lot 16 Any other Quilt
DIVISION IV – CRAFTS
Note: Scrapbooks will be left out for viewing
1. No entries exceeding 24” x 30” will be accepted due to limited
space for displaying exhibits.
CLASS I:
Lot 1 Baskets, woven
Lot 2 Ceramics
Lot 3 Christmas craft
Lot 4 Christmas stocking
Lot 5 Christmas tree ornament
Lot 6 Christmas wreath
Lot 7 Any other wreath
Lot 8 Dolls
Lot 9 Halloween decoration
Lot 10 Hand painted article
Lot 11 Other Holiday article
Lot 12 Jewelry – handmade
Lot 13 Pottery
Lot 14 Rugs
Lot 15 Scrapbook or Memory Book
Lot 16 Single scrapbook page
Lot 17 Recycled item
Lot 18 Toys, handmade
Lot 19 Wooden product -small (ex. Tree ornament)
Lot 20 Wooden product – medium
Lot 21 Wooden product – large (more than 12” tall)
Lot 22 Decorated Gourd
Lot 23 Special Occasion Cards
Lot 24 Hand carved wood item, small
Lot 25 Hand carved wood item, medium
Lot 26 Hand carved wood item, large
Lot 27 Diamond Painting / Art
Lot 28 Puzzles
Lot 29 Macrame
Lot 30 Any other craft item
DIVISION V – FINE ARTS
Rules:
1. No entries exceeding 24” x 30” will be accepted due
to limited space for displaying exhibits. 2. All entries must
have hooks or stands for hanging or displaying. 3. Only
one entry per person in any Lot. 4. No paint by number
or glass painting. 5. Paintings with wet paint will be
disqualified. 6. Paintings must be appropriate for viewers
of all ages. 7. Professional is defined as someone who
sells their work, teaches art professionally, or a person
who has published and sold art or has displayed in a
gallery.
CLASS I – AMATEUR
Lot 1 Oil
Lot 2 Watercolor
Lot 3 Acrylic
Lot 4 Pastel
Lot 5 Pencil
Lot 6 Charcoal
Lot 7 Contemporary (any media)
Lot 8 Any Media (Including china)
Lot 9 Wood Sculpture
Lot 10 Metal Sculpture
Lot 11 Mixed Media Sculpture
Lot 12 Recycled Art
Lot 13 Any other amateur art
CLASS II – PROFESSIONAL
Lot 14 Oil
Lot 15 Watercolor
Lot 16 Acrylic
Lot 17 Pastel
Lot 18 Pencil
Lot 19 Charcoal
Lot 20 Contemporary (any media)
Lot 21 Any Media (Including china)
Lot 22 Wood Sculpture
Lot 23 Metal Sculpture
Lot 24 Mixed Media Sculpture
Lot 25 Recycled Art
Lot 26 Any other professional art
DIVISION VI – PHOTOGRAPHY
Rules: 1. All photos must be the original work of an amateur
photographer (amateur – someone who does not receive pay for
photography). 2. Previous winning entries or those entered in the
past year will not be accepted. 3. All photos must be no smaller than
5” x 7” or no larger than 8” x 10” and in color, except lot #2 and #18.
4. Photos must be mounted on sturdy mount board, no construction
paper or card stock, to accommodate photography racks. No
framed photos accepted. 5. Only one item may be entered in any
Lot. 6. Tags will be placed on items in the direction that the photo
will be displayed.
Lot 1 Architecture
Lot 2 Black & White
Lot 3 Favorite Pet Photos
Lot 4 Landscape
Lot 5 Nature (trees, water, trails, etc.)
Lot 6 Portrait/People
Lot 7 Sports/Action
Lot 8 Still Life
Lot 9 Sunset/Sunrise
Lot 10 Snow scene
Lot 11 Baby (age 1 & under)
Lot 12 Humorous
Lot 13 Historic Landmarks
Lot 14 Barn/Outbuilding
Lot 15 Plants & flowers
Lot 16 Wild Animals
Lot 17 Farm Animals
Lot 18 Digitally enhanced
Lot 19 Any other
DIVISION VII – CANNING
Rules: 1. All entries must be made by the exhibitor in
containers of size called for in Fair Catalog or will be
refused. 2. Canned items will not be accepted unless they
are sealed Mason-type canning jars with 2 piece lids. (Ex.,
Ball or Kerr). Any items losing their seal will be discarded.
3. Product must have been canned within past year. 4.
Jars must have exhibitors name and phone number on
bottom of jar. 5. All fruits, vegetables, pickles, and juices
will be accepted in either pints or quarts, unless noted
otherwise. 6. Jams, jellies and preserves will only be
accepted in half pints or pints. 7. Paraffin cannot be used
to seal any item.
CLASS I
FRUITS:
Lot 1 Pears
Lot 2 Peaches
Lot 3 Blackberries
Lot 4 Apples
Lot 5 Cherries
Lot 6 Applesauce
Lot 7 Any other fruit
CLASS II
VEGETABLES:
Lot 8 Green Beans, no shelly
Lot 9 Green Beans, shelly
Lot 10 Tomatoes, crushed
Lot 11 Tomatoes, whole
Lot 12 Sauer Kraut
Lot 13 Beets
Lot 14 Lima Beans
Lot 15 Soup Mixture
Lot 16 Okra
Lot 17 Corn, whole kernel
Lot 18 Peas
Lot 19 Any other vegetable
CLASS III
PRESERVES & JAMS:
Lot 20 Peach Preserves
Lot 21 Pear Preserves
Lot 22 Plum Preserves
Lot 23 Strawberry Preserves
Lot 24 Cherry Preserves
Lot 25 Apple Butter
Lot 26 Blueberry Jam
Lot 27 Blackberry Jam
Lot 28 Any Other
CLASS IV
JELLIES:
Lot 29 Apple
Lot 30 Blackberry
Lot 31 Blueberry
Lot 32 Cherry
Lot 33 Grape
Lot 34 Plum
Lot 35 Any Other
CLASS V
PICKLES:
Lot 36 Sweet Cucumber Pickles
Lot 37 Dill Pickles
Lot 38 Squash Pickles
Lot 39 Green Tomato Pickles
Lot 40 Beet Pickles
Lot 41 Corn Relish
Lot 42 Bread & Butter Pickles
Lot 43 Any Other Pickles
Lot 44 Chow Chow
Lot 45 Ripe Tomato Relish
Lot 46 Sweet cucumber relish
Lot 47 Vegetable Relish
Lot 48 Any Other Relish
Lot 49 Jalapeño Peppers
Lot 50 Banana Peppers
Lot 51 Okra
Lot 52 Any Other Pickled Pepper
CLASS VI
MISCELLANEOUS:
Lot 53 Pint Dried Fruit
Lot 54 Grape Juice, dark
Lot 55 Tomato Juice
Lot 56 Salsa
Lot 57 Spaghetti Sauce
Lot 58 Honey with comb
Lot 59 Honey without comb
Lot 60 Hot Sauce
Lot 61 Any Other
DIVISION VIII – COOKING
Rules:
1. Entries must be made by the exhibitor.
2. Entries must be displayed on sturdy, clear or
white disposable plates not to exceed 7”.
3. Items preferred to be in zip lock bags.
4. Due to limited space only winners
may be displayed.
5. Muffins, biscuits, yeast rolls, candy, cookies and
cupcakes: Three (3) to a plate.
6. Pies: 1 large slice displayed on plate
(see rule #2).
7. Cakes: ¼ displayed on plate (see rule #2) with
the exception of Lot 9. Cakes will be judged as
follows: texture, flavor, and appearance.
8. Breads: ¼ loaf.
9. Homemade crusts preferred, but not required.
10. Cooking items will not be returned with the
exception of faux decorated cakes.
11. Cooking entries will be taken on Monday, June 30 from 7:30 am – 12:00 pm.
CLASS I
CAKES – NO MIXES (except Lot #7):
Lot 1 White
Lot 2 Yellow
Lot 3 Pound
Lot 4 Chocolate
Lot 5 Spice
Lot 6 Angel Food, no mixes
Lot 7 Commercial Cake Mix, any kind
Lot 8 Cupcakes
Lot 9 Decorated (bring whole faux or real cake)
Lot 10 Any other Cake
CLASS II
COOKIES- NO MIXES:
Lot 11 Sugar
Lot 12 Oatmeal
Lot 13 Chocolate Chip
Lot 14 Bar Cookie
Lot 15 Brownie
Lot 16 Tea Cakes
Lot 17 Peanut Butter
Lot 18 No Bake Cookies
Lot 19 Any Other
CLASS III
PIES:
Lot 20 Caramel Pie
Lot 21 Chess
Lot 22 Lemon
Lot 23 Chocolate
Lot 24 Fruit
Lot 25 Pumpkin
Lot 26 Pecan
Lot 27 Coconut Pie
Lot 28 Sweet Potato Pie
Lot 29 Fried pies, Any filling
Lot 30 Any other
CLASS IV
CANDY:
Lot 31 Divinity
Lot 32 Chocolate Fudge
Lot 33 Peanut Butter Fudge
Lot 34 Candy Display (3 different kinds)
Lot 35 Peanut Brittle
Lot 36 Any Other
CLASS V
BREADS:
Lot 37 Biscuits
Lot 38 Cornbread (3 muffins, sticks or slices)
Lot 39 Whole Wheat Bread
Lot 40 Yeast Bread
Lot 41 Sourdough Bread
Lot 42 Vegetable Bread
Lot 43 Fruit Bread
Lot 44 Yeast Rolls
Lot 45 Coffee Cake
Lot 46 Sweet Rolls
Lot 47 Muffins, other than cornbread
Lot 48 Any Other
DIVISION IX – FLORICULTURE
Rules:
1. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to water
their plants and/or replace all dead flowers with
fresh ones during fair week. All dead flowers will be
discarded. 2. Entries will be judged 1/3 on flowers;
1/3 on arrangement; & 1/3 on container, except
specimens. 3. All specimens will be displayed in
bottles provided by floriculture department at entry,
and will be judged on flower only – container not
considered. 4. No artificial flowers will be accepted.
5. The Fair is not responsible for containers that
are lost or broken. 6. Every effort will be made to
preserve the condition of all plants, but the Fair will
not be responsible for changes due to temperature,
lighting and watering conditions. 7. Potted plants
must have been in exhibitor’s possession three
months. No DRIED or artificial flowers. 8. All
Containers must have a saucer to catch water.
9. Floriculture entries will be taken on Monday,
June 30 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 Noon.
CLASS I
POTTED PLANTS:
Lot 1 Boston Fern- foliage not to exceed 36”
Lot 2 Fern – Any Other Variety
Lot 3 Begonia
Lot 4 Geranium
Lot 5 Sultana
Lot 6 Shamrock
Lot 7 African Violet, single
Lot 8 African Violet, double
Lot 9 Mixed Pot
Lot 10 Wandering Jew
Lot 11 Any Other
CLASS II
POTTED SUCCULENTS
Lot 12 Cactus – not to exceed 15”
Lot 13 Aloe Vera
Lot 14 Moss Rose
Lot 15 Jade
Lot 16 Sedum
Lot 17 Any Other
CLASS III
CUT FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
Lot 18 Sun Flowers
Lot 19 Wild Flowers
Lot 20 Gladiolus
Lot 21 Flowers, 3 or more varieties
Lot 22 Flowers – Patriotic
Lot 23 Dahlias
Lot 24 Roses
Lot 25 Zinnias
Lot 26 Marigolds
Lot 27 Cosmos
Lot 28 Most Unusual Arrangement
Lot 29 Fresh Herb
Lot 30 Lilies
Lot 31 Any Other
CLASS IV
SPECIMENS:
Lot 32 Gladiola, any color
Lot 33 Dahlia, any color
Lot 34 Cosmos
Lot 35 Pink Rose
Lot 36 White Rose
Lot 37 Red Rose
Lot 38 Yellow Rose
Lot 39 Small Zinnia
Lot 40 Large Zinnia
Lot 41 Marigold
Lot 42 Sunflower
Lot 43 Lilies, any type
Lot 44 Hydrangea, any color
Lot 45 Any Other
DIVISION X – HEIRLOOMS
Rules:
1. Item must be at least 75 years old. 2. Entry
must have owner’s name; the name of the
original owner if known; their relationship
to you; the name of the item; and the
approximate date of the item’s origin if
known on a note card. 3. All items will be
stored in a display case in order to provide
additional security. 4. Items may only be
entered once every 5 years. 5. Items must be
original (no copies). 6. All items should be 12
inches and under with the exception of antique
quilts.
CLASS I
Lot 1 Tin type photo
Lot 2 Small kitchen item
Lot 3 Small men’s item
Lot 4 Small ladies’ item
Lot 5 War item (WWII or before)
Lot 6 Postcard or correspondence
Lot 7 Bottle
Lot 8 Antique Quilt (does not have to be made by the exhibitor)
Lot 9 Small Toy
Lot 10 Small Tool
Lot 11 Box
Lot 12 Book
Lot 13 Glassware
Lot 14 Any other Heirloom