2026 Morgan County Fairbook
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Superintendents
Chase McGrath, Dan Strode, Mike Newberry
Open Show to return in 2026!
Horses maybe stalled on the grounds with purchase of membership and respiratory vaccineContact: Chase McGrath
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Superintendents:
Beef: Dan Lahmers 614-940-9236
1. $35.00 for membership ticket must accompany entries.
2. All exhibits must be in place by 12:00 noon Monday, except those at other fairs.
3a. NEW in 2026 - Breed cattle must have registration papers and tattoos. Animals without will be shown as crossbreds
3b. Each exhibitor limited to two entries in each individual class. Only one group per class.
4. No animals are permitted in the show area except for those in the class being exhibited.
5. To be eligible for competition, whether singly or in groups, animals must be the bona fide property of exhibitors, except where otherwise specified. Certificate of registration or transfer showing ownership must be produced by exhibitor if requested by the superintendent of cattle, unless they are shown in a non-registered class. In the classes for get of sire and produce of dam, animals need not be owned by exhibitors.
6. Every female over twenty-four months old must have produced a living calf within 12 months or prove to be with calf. Every bull thirty-six months old must have dropped to his service a calf within twelve months previous to the opening dates of the show, to be eligible to compete. A freemartin heifer shall be barred from showing until she has become of such age as to have proven a breeder. No animal which is not entered and shown in single classes shall be permitted to show in groups.
7. Any exhibitor making a false or misleading statement, exhibiting cattle that have been artificially fitted or treated, showing an animal out of proper class, substituting one animal for another without proper correction of records at the cattle superintendent's office before entering the ring or for any other dishonorable practice, shall forfeit all premiums.
Open Class
BOOK 20 - NON REGISTERED - CROSSBREED
Females Only.
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 4 $16, $11, $9, $7
1. Born after January 1, 2026
2. Born between January 1 to June 30, 2025
3. Born between July 1 to December 31, 2025
4. Born before December 31, 2024*
Champion - Rosette
Reserve Champion - Rosette
*No. 4 must have produced calf or safe with calf. (Show calf with cow if at fair.)
Animals must be sired by a beef bull.
BOOK 21 - ANGUS
BOOK 22 - CHAROLAIS
BOOK 23 - CHIANINNA
BOOK 24 - HEREFORD
BOOK 25 - LIMOUSIN
BOOK 26 - MAINE ANJOU
BOOK 27 - SHORTHORN
BOOK 28 - SIMMENTAL
BOOK 29 - ALL OTHER BREEDS
Bulls - New in 2026 Crossbred Bulls can be shown.
PREMIUMS: Classes 5 through 19 $18, $13, $11, $9
5. Bull - 2 years and over
6. Senior yearling bull - Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024
7. Junior yearling bull - Jan. 1 to April 30, 2025
8. Summer yearling bull - May 1 to Aug. 31, 2025
9. Senior bull calf - Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025
10. Junior bull calf - Since Jan. 1, 2026
Champion bull - Rosette
Reserve champion bull - Rosette
Best of All Breeds Bull
11. Cow - 2 years and over
12. Senior yearling heifer - Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024
13. Early junior yearling heifer - Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2025
14. Late junior yearling heifer - March 1 to April 30, 2025
15. Early summer yearling heifer - May 1 to June 30, 2025
16. Late summer yearling heifer - July 1 to Aug. 31, 2025
17. Senior heifer calf - Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 2025
18.Winter heifer calf - Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025
19. Junior heifer calf - Since Jan. 1, 2026
Champion female - Rosette
Reserve Champion female - Rosette
Best of All Breeds Female
Group Classes (breeds only, must be same breed)
PREMIUMS: Classes 20 through 25 $12, $8, $6, $4
20. Pair calves - One bull and one female from junior or senior calf classes
21. Pair yearlings - One bull and one female from junior yearling and summer yearling classes
22. Get of sire - Three animals, both sexes represented, get of one sire
23. Pair females - Any age, bred, and owned by exhibitor
24. Pair bulls - Any age, bred and owned by exhibitor
25. Produce of dam - Two animals, either sex, and age, produce of one cow
DAIRY
Superintendent:
Dan Lahmers 614-940-9236
DAIRY CATTLE CLASSES
Open Class Milking Dairy Cows may come to the fair the
day of the show, and may leave after the show.
BOOK 30 - AYRSHIRE
BOOK 31 - BROWN SWISS
BOOK 32 - GUERNSEY
BOOK 33 - HOLSTEINS
BOOK 34 - JERSEY
BOOK 35 - MILKING SHORTHORN
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 6 $ 18, $14, $10, $6, $4
1. Intermediate heifer calf - Dec. 1, 2024 to April 30, 2026
2. Senior heifer calf - Sept 1, 2025 to Nov. 30, 2025
3. Summer yearling heifer - June 1, 2025 to Aug. 31, 2025
4. Junior yearling heifer - Mar. 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025
5. Winter yearling heifer - Dec.1, 2024 to Feb. 28, 2025
6. Senior yearling heifer - Sept. 1, 2024 to Nov. 30, 2024
Junior champion female - Rosette
PREMIUMS: Classes 7 through 11 $ 20, $16, $12, $8, $4
7. Junior 2 Year old cow - Mar. 1, 2024 to Aug. 31, 2024
8. Senior 2 Year old cow - Sept. 1, 2023 to Feb. 28, 2024
9. 3 Year old cow - Sept. 1, 2022 to Aug. 31, 2023
10. 4 Year old cow - Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022
11. Aged cow - 5 years and over
Senior Champion female - Rosette
Grand Champion female - Rosette
PREMIUMS: Classes 12 through 14 $12, $10, $8, $6, $4
12. Junior best three females - Classes 1-6 (not in milk, bred and owned by exhibitor)
13. Produce of dam - Two animals, produce of one cow
14. Exhibitors herd - Two cows that have freshened - Two females under two.
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Superintendent:
Denny Ruff 740-819-5120
1. $35.00 for membership ticket must accompany entries.
2. All exhibits must be in place by 12:00 noon Monday, except those coming from other fairs.
3. All persons exhibiting registered stock must furnish authentic pedigree to the superintendent of their respective departments upon request.
4. Competitors are required to make statement to the awarding judges of the time of shearing and the length of the wool left on sheep when shorn.
5. The same rule governing time of shearing has been adopted by this Society as govern the shearing of sheep to exhibited at the state fair.
6. Breeder's young flock shall consist of one ram, two yearling ewes, and two ewe lambs, all owned and bred by the exhibitor.
BOOK 40 - CHEVIOT
BOOK 41 - COLUMBIA
BOOK 42 - CORRIEDALE
BOOK 43 - DORSET
BOOK 44 - HAMPSHIRE
BOOK 45 - MERINOS
BOOK 46 - SHROPSHIRE
BOOK 47 - OXFORD
BOOK 48 - SUFFOLK
BOOK 49 - TUNIS
BOOK 50 - ALL REGISTERED OTHER BREEDS
BOOK 51 - ALL NON-REGISTERED OTHER BREEDS
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 9 $10, $8, $6, $5, $3
1. Ram, 1 year and under 2 years
2. Ram lamb
3. Pen of 2 ram lambs
4. Ewe, 1 year and under 2 year
5. Pen of two yearling ewes
6. Ewe lamb
7. Pen of two ewe lambs
8. Breeding pair of ewes
9. Pen - 4 lambs bred and owned by exhibitor
10. Breeder's young flock
Champion
BOOK 52 - MARKET LAMBS
(Not shown in above classes)
11. Pen of 2 lambs – any breed $10, $8, $5, $4, $3, $2
12. Individual market lamb $7, $6, $5, $4, $3, $2
BOOK 53 – WOOL
PREMIUMS: Classes 12 through 15 $4, $3, $2
13. Delaine
14. 1⁄2 Blood combing
15. 3⁄8 Blood combing
16. 1⁄4 Blood combing
To be judged on a commercial basis.
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Goat Superintendent:
Denny Ruff 740-819-5120
1. $35.00 for membership ticket must accompany entries.
2. All exhibits must be in place by 12:00 noon Monday except those coming from other fairs.
3. Same rules apply for goats as listed at beginning of Department 2, in addition to the following: “Certificate of registration or transfer showing ownership must be produced by exhibitor if requested by the superintendent of goats unless they are shown in a non-registered class."
4. Any breed with less than 4 animals will be shown in all other breeds class.
5. All dairy goats must be dehorned.
6. Male (buck) goats are barred from the fairgrounds.
7. Wethers must be completely healed with no testal signs.
BOOK 55 – ALPINE
BOOK 56 - ANGORA
BOOK 57 - LAMANCHA
BOOK 58 - NUBIAN
BOOK 59 - SAANEN
BOOK 60 - TOGGEN BURG
BOOK 61 - ALL OTHER BREEDS
BOOK 62 - NON REGISTERED
BOOK 63 – PYGMY
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 7 $10, $8, $6, $5, $3
1. Does, junior kid, born after April 1, 2026
2. Does, senior kid, born between Jan. 1 and Mar. 31, 2026
3. Does, yearling, dry born between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2025
4. Does, yearling, milking born between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2025
5. Mature does, 2 to 4 years old
6. Mature does, 5 years and over
7. Dam and daughter, any age
Junior Champion
Senior Champion
Grand Champion
NON-DAIRY MEAT GOATS
BOOK 64 - BOER
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 6 $10, $8, $6, $5, $3
1. 0-6 months old - does born since March 1, 2026
2. 7-12 months old - does born Sept. 2025 thru Feb. 2026
3. Does, 12-18 months
4. Does, 18-24 months
5. Does, 2 years & older
6. Dam & Daughter
Grand Champion
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Superintendent:
Nanclyn Thomas 740-621-1452
1. $35.00 for membership ticket must accompany entries.
2. All exhibits must be in place by 12:00 noon Monday except those coming from other fairs.
3. Exhibitors must be present at judging. Open class chicken show to start following completion of junior show Thursday morning.
4. The standard of perfection to govern, with a licensed judge. All entries must be the bona fide property of exhibitor. Anyone found guilty of attempting to violate this rule forfeits premiums.
5. Only breeds listed will be accepted.
6. Exhibitors must furnish feed for their entries.
7. Regulation No. 901:1-18-05, Ohio Exhibition Rules - elsewhere in this publication, health rules for poultry. All poultry need tested three weeks before the fair or have the hatchery papers. Please bring testing papers when making Open class entries.
8. Owner must provide a lock for each cage to prevent poultry from being turned loose in poultry barn.
BOOK 70 - CHICKENS
Classes - all single entries: Cock - Cockerel; Hen - Pullet.
PREMIUMS:
1st Singles: $1.50 - 2nd Singles: $1.25
1. Barred Rock
2. Buff Rock
3. White Rock
4. Columbian Rock
5. Partridge Rock
6. White Wyandottes
7. Partridge Wyandottes
8. Rhode Island Reds
9. Black & White Giants
10. New Hampshire
11. Buff, Dark, Light - Brahmas
12. Partridge Cochin
13. Black Cochin
14. White Cochin
15. Buff Cochin
16. Golden Comet
17. Leghorn all varieties
18. Australorp
19. Hamburg all varieties
20. Cornish all varieties
21. Orpington all varieties
22. Speckled Sussex
23. Polish all varieties
24. Aracaunas
25. Any other variety (large fowl)
26. White Cornish
27. White Laced Red Cornish
28. Dark Cornish
29. Black Tailed White Jap
30. Any other Variety Jap
31. White Silken, Plain or Beard
32. Any Other Silken
33. Any Variety Bantams
34. Turkens
35. Polish Bantams
36. Light Brahma Bantams
37. Dark Brahma Bantams
38. American Game, Any Color
39. B.B. Red Old English Game
40. Black Old English Game
41. White Old English Game
42. Any Other Old English Game
43. Ducks, any variety
44. Turkeys, any variety
45. Geese, any variety
46. Any other small pet
BOOK 71 - MARKET BIRDS
47. 2 Market Fryers - 4 - 6 lbs.
RABBITS
Exhibitor must be present at judging. Open class to start following junior rabbit show Friday morning.
PREMIUMS:
1st - $1.50, 2nd - $1.25, 3rd - $1.00
BREEDS:
BOOK 72 – CALIFORNIA
BOOK 73 – DUTCH
BOOK 74 – FLEMISH
BOOK 75 – LOPS
BOOK 76 – NEW ZEALAND
BOOK 77 – REX
BOOK 78 – SATINS
BOOK 79 – SILVER MARTIN
BOOK 80 – DWARF
BOOK 81 – ALL OTHER BREEDS
1. Junior buck, up to 6 months
2. Senior buck, over 6 months
3. Junior doe, up to 6 months
4. Senior doe, over 6 months
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Superintendent:
Nanclyn Thomas 740-621-1452, Hayley Hook 562-307-4559
1. $35.00 Membership ticket must accompany any entries, and all entry tags must be securely attached to all exhibits before bringing to Floral Hall.
2. Judging will be Wednesday, September 9, for Department 6.
3. All exhibits in Departments 6 through 11 must be in place Tuesday, September 8, by 12:00 noon, except baked goods and flowers. No exhibits will be accepted after this time.
4. No exhibitor to make more than two entries in one class, unless otherwise stated, in Department 6 through 10.
5. No premiums will be paid on articles unless they are on the premium list. No judge in Departments 6 through 11 will have the privilege to change an award after premium ribbon has been attached to an article.
6. A PREMIER EXHIBITOR WILL BE SELECTED FROM THOSE EXHIBITORS
ENTERING PRODUCE, FRUIT, AND FLOWERS. WINNER WILL BE THE ONE
WITH THE MOST PREMIUM MONEY, EXCLUDING SPECIAL CLASSES.
7. Items will not be released until 12 noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, September 13.
BOOK 81 - HAY, GRAIN, AND SEEDS BALED HAY
An exhibitor is limited to one entry of any kind of hay in each section of this show. Sample must be one flake from this year's hay crop.
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 4 $3, $2, $1
1. Alfalfa (90% or more alfalfa)
2. Legume (any kind 90% or more legume, except alfalfa or soybean)
3. Mixed (50% or more legume, not over 90%)
4. Grass
GRAINS AND SEEDS
(To be shown in glass quart jars)
PREMIUMS: Classes 5 through 13 $1, 75¢, 50¢
5. Best quart oats
6. Best quart wheat
7. Best quart barley
8. Best quart speltz
9. Best quart timothy
10. Best quart red clover
11. Best quart alfalfa
12. Best quart lima, dry shelled beans
13. Best quart kidney beans, dry shelled, any color
CORN
Six ears hybrid corn, card showing name of hybrid attached not loose.
PREMIUMS: Classes 14 through 20 $2.50, $2, $1
14. Early
15. Midseason
16. Late
17. Open pollinated, any variety
18. Sweetcorn, six ears any variety
19. Popcorn, six ears
20. Ornamental, six ears
BOOK 82 - GARDEN PRODUCTS
POTATOES
(Plate)
PREMIUMS: $1.50, $1, 50¢
1. Irish Cobbler
2. Kennebec
3. Katahdin
4. Pontiac
5. Yukon Gold
6. Yellow Sweets
7. Red Sweets
8. White Sweets
9. Orange Sweets
10. Any other potato
CABBAGE
11. One head (flat)
12. One head (round)
13. Largest head
ONIONS
(Plate of five)
14. White
15. Red
16. Yellow
17. Any other
TOMATOES
(Plate of five)
18. Jet Star
19. Marglobe
20. Early Girl
21. Celebrity
22. Big Boy
23. Pear
24. Rutgers
25. Better Boy
26. Super Sonic
27. First Lady
28. Roma
29. Largest (1)
30. Yellow
31. Pink
32. Green
33. Cherry
34. Any other not listed
PEPPERS
(Plate of five)
35. Red Bell
36. Green Bell
37. Yellow Bell
38. Hot
39. Mild
40. Pimento
VEGETABLES
41. Turnips (plate of five) any variety
42. Beets, red (plate of five) any variety
43. Cucumbers (plate of five)
44. Carrots (plate of five)
45. Plate of green lima beans in pod
46. Any other not listed
47. Green Beans
48. Rhubarb (5 stalks)
49. Eggplant
50. Brussel Sprouts
51. Cauliflower
52. Display of culinary herbs
PUMPKIN & SQUASH
53. Largest pumpkin $50
54. Best Pumpkin $10
55. Best Display of Pumpkins $40, $20, $10
PREMIUMS: Classes 56 through 69 $1.50, $1.00, 50¢
56. Flat Kentucky Chinese Pumpkin
57. Small Sugar Pumpkin
58. Jack-0-Lantern
59. Any other pumpkin
60. Decorate pumpkin (Do not carve the pumpkin)
61. Acorn Squash
62. Butternut Squash
63. Prolific Straightneck
64. Zucchini
65. Any other Squash
66. Best Display of Gourds (in container) $40, $20, $10
MELONS
71. Best watermelon (1) $1.50, $1.00, 50¢
72. Best muskmelon (1)
PREMIUMS: Class 73 $40, $20, $10
73. Best display of all the garden arranged artistically in a container, basket or other display. Committee reserves the right to limit space if needed.
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Superintendent:
Nanclyn Thomas 740-621-1452,
Haley Hook 562-307-45591. All exhibitors must purchase a $35.00 membership ticket and reside in Morgan County.
2. All exhibits must be in place by 12 noon Tuesday, September 8, except flowers, which must be in place at 9 a.m. Thursday, September 10.
3. All fruit and flowers must be grown in Morgan County.
4. No premiums will be paid on articles unless they are on the premium list.
5. Items not released until 12 noon and 2 p.m. Sunday, September 13.
6. No more than two entries per class.
BOOK 83 – APPLES
PREMIUMS : Classes 1 and 2 $1.50, $1, 50¢
1. Red
2. Yellow
PREMIUMS : Classes 3 $4, $3, $2
3. Display of apples, not less than five varieties, five on each plate, judged by general appearance and quality.
BOOK 84 - PLUMS
(Well balanced plate)
PREMIUMS : Classes 1 through 4 $1.50, $1, 50¢
1. Green
2. Yellow
3. Red
4. Purple or Blue
BOOK 85 - QUINCES
(Five to a plate)
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 and 2 $1.50, $1, 50¢
1. Champion
2. Orange
BOOK 86 - PEARS
(Five to a plate)
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 5 $1.50, $1, 50¢
1. Bartlett
2. Beurré Bosc
3. Kieffer
4. Anjou
5. Moon Glow
BOOK 87 - GRAPES
(Well balanced plate)
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 6 $1.50, $1, 50¢
1. Fredonia
2. Concord
3. Delaware
4. Niagara
5. Alden
6. Casco
PREMIUMS : Classes 7 and 8 $3, $2, $1
7. Display of 4 kinds
8. Display of all kinds of fruit
BOOK 88 - PLANTS AND FLOWERS
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 43 $1, 75¢, 50¢
1. Hanging basket
2. Geraniums
3. Begonia (Tuberous)
4. Begonia (Rex)
5. Cactus
6. African Violet (double bloom)
7. African Violet (single bloom)
8. Coleus
9. Asters, 3 (giant)
10. Asters , 5 (pom pom)
11. Cosmos, 5
12. Nasturtiums, 5
13. Cockscomb, 1 (crested)
14. Cockscomb, 1 (plumed)
15. Small Sunflower, 1
16. Large Sunflower
17. Petunia (single) 1 branch
18. Petunia (double) 1 branch
19. Verbena
20. Salvia, 1 stem
21. Four O'Clocks
22. Impatiens (1 stem)
23. Snapdragons (any color)
24. Zinnias, 1 (large)
25. Zinnias, 1 (dwarf)
26. Marigold, 1 (large)
27. Marigold, 1 (small)
28. Chrysanthemum, 1 spray (any color)
29. Gladiolus, 1 (any color)
30. Roses, 1 (red)
31. Roses, 1 (white)
32. Roses, 1 (yellow)
33. Roses, 1 (pink)
34. Roses, 1 (coral)
35. Roses, 1 (Peace)
36. Roses, 1 (blue)
37. Roses, 1 (silver)
38. Roses, 1 (variegated)
39. Roses, 1 spray (miniature)
40. Dahlias, 1 (large) any color
41. Dahlias, 1 (small) any color
42. Ageratum
43. Alyssum
44. Best Floral arrangement – must be live (no artificial) $25
PREMIUMS: Classes 45 through 50 $1, 75¢, 50¢
45. Decorative door piece/wreath
46. Any other potted house plant
47. Herb wreath
48. Herb potpourri
49. Fairy garden
50. Floral potpourri
FLOWER OF THE YEAR*
BEST SNAPDRAGON $25*A different flower will be chosen each year.
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Superintendent:
Nanclyn Thomas 740-621-1452,
1. All exhibitors must purchase a $35.00 membership ticket and reside in Morgan County, with exception of entries to Book 105.
2. All exhibits must be in place by noon on Tuesday, September 8, except butter, candy and baked goods, which must be in place before 9 am on Thursday.
3. Canned fruits, preserves, pickles, etc. must have been prepared by the exhibitor between the years of 2025-2026 never before exhibited, to be for use, and may be tested to the satisfaction of the judge. All canned items must be in place by Tuesday, September 8, at 12 noon. No item will be accepted after this time.
4. No premiums will be paid on articles unless they are on the premium list. Items not released until Sunday, September 13, between 12 noon and 2 p.m.
5. No more than two entries per class in Books 90-103.
BOOK 90 - MISCELLANEOUS
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 8 $1.50, $1, 50¢
1. Pound butter
2. One quart lard
3. One quart maple molasses
4. One quart cider vinegar
5. One quart honey
6. One dozen white eggs
7. One dozen brown eggs
8. One dozen natural colored eggs
BOOK 91 - BREAD
(Place In Zip Lock Bag)
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 19 $1.50, $1, 50¢
1. Loaf white
2. Loaf pumpkin
3. Loaf nut bread
4. Loaf ginger
5. Loaf banana
6. Loaf whole wheat
7. Baking powder biscuits (4)
8. Half dozen yeast rolls
9. Collection dinner rolls - Must be different kinds
10. Corn bread
11. Cinnamon Rolls
12. Coffee cake, Raised for breakfast rolls
13. Coffee Cake - Not made with yeast
14. Muffins - Bran (4)
15. Muffins - Fruit (4)
16. Any other Muffins (4)
17. Zucchini bread
18. Oatmeal bread
19. Cake doughnut
20. Any other bread
BOOK 92 - PIES
Need whole pie for judging. Exhibitor to remove all but one piece after judging unless participating in 4-H Committee Pie Auction.
PIE OF THE YEAR: RHUBARB. Premium by Deerfield Grange
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 11 $3, $2, $1
1. Apple
2. Blackberry
3. Blueberry
4. Raspberry
5. Cherry
6. Mince
7. Peach
8. Pecan
9. Raisin
10. Rhubarb
11. Any other fruit pie
THE ANNUAL 4-H COMMITTEE PIE AUCTION WILL BE HELD AT 4:00 P.M. THURSDAY, SEPT. 10 AT THE SMALL STAGE. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO BENEFIT THE MORGAN COUNTY 4-H PROGRAM.
BOOK 93 - CAKES
PREMIUMS: Class 1
1. Jelly or filled roll $2, $1.50, $1
PREMIUMS: Classes 2 through 11 $2.50, $2, $1.50
2. Devil’s Food
3. White cake
4. Spice cake
5. Angel Food cake
6. Chiffon cake
7. Carrot cake
8. Sponge cake
9. Oatmeal cake
10. Yellow cake
11. Any other cake
BOOK 94 - DECORATED CAKES (Amateur)
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 4 $4, $3, $2
1. Birthday cake
2. Cake for any other occasion
3. Mold type cake
4. Cupcakes, 6
BOOK 95 - DECORATED CAKES (Professional or Business)
(Professional: one who is paid on a regular basis for services)
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 4 $4, $3, $2
1. Birthday cake
2. Cake for any other occasion
3. Mold type cake
4. Cupcakes, 6
BOOK 96 - COOKIES
(Place 4 Cookies in Ziploc Bag)
PREMIUMS : Classes 1 through 12 $1.50, $1, 50¢
1. Peanut Butter cookies
2. Ginger cookies
3. Sugar cookies
4. Baked Bar
5. Pumpkin cookies
6. Oatmeal cookies
7. Chocolate cookies
8. Chocolate chip cookies
9. Pinwheel cookies
10. Filled cookies
11. No bake cookies
12. Party cookies, 6 (artistic)
13. Christmas cookies, 6
14. Any other not listed
15. Chocolate brownies (men only) $10, $7.50, $5
Sponsored by 4-H Food Board
BOOK 97 – CANDY (Homemade)
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 10 $1.50, $1, 50¢
1. Plate chocolate fudge
2. Plate nut fudge
3. Plate brown sugar fudge
4. Plate peanut butter fudge
5. Plate of Buckeyes
6. Plate of assorted candy
7. Peanut clusters
8. Peanut brittle
(All canned goods must meet current, up-to-date canning procedures as recommended by Ohio State University Extension. Those not meeting recommendations will be disqualified.)
BOOK 98 - FRUIT BUTTER or PRESERVES
(In clear glass pint or half pint jars)
Must have new lids on all butters, jams, pickles, and preserves.
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 8 $1.50, $1, 50¢
1. Pear
2. Strawberry
3. Tame grape
4. Peach
5. Plum
6. Quince
7. Apple
8. Any other not listed
BOOK 99 - JELLIES
(In clear glass pint or half-pint jars)
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 11 $1.50, $1, 50¢
1. Apple
2. Raspberry
3. Grape
4. Blackberry
5. Strawberry
6. Peach
7. Cherry
8. Any other not listed
BOOK 100 - JAMS
(In clear glass pint or half-pint jars)
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 7 $1.50, $1, 50¢
1. Strawberry
2. Raspberry
3. Blackberry
4. Quince
5. Peach
6. Cherry
7. Any other not listed
BOOK 101 - PICKLES
(In glass pint or quart jars)
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 11 $1.50, $1, 50¢
1. Cucumber, sweet
2. Cucumber, dill
3. Bread & Butter
4. Mixed Sweet Pickles
5. Mango
6. Garden relish
7. Horseradish
8. Beets
9. Any other pickle
10. Salsa
11. Hot Mustard
BOOK 102 - CANNED GOODS
(Quarts only)
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 31 $1.50, $1, 50¢
1. Apples
2. Applesauce
3. Peaches
4. Pears
5. Plums
6. Beets
7. Beans, green
8. Beans, shelled
9. Cabbage
10. Carrots
11. Corn
12. Kraut
13. Potatoes
14. Tomatoes
15. Tomato juice
16. Tomato catsup
17. Spaghetti sauce
18. Vegetable soup
19. Chicken
20. Chuck beef
21. Sausage
22. Venison
23. Any other fruit not listed
24. Any other vegetable not listed
BOOK 103 - DEHYDRATED FOODS
(In clear glass 1/2 pint jars)
PREMIUMS: $1.50, $1, 50¢
FRUIT
1. Apples
2. Mixed Fruit or Favorite (Other than listed)
VEGETABLES
3. Corn
4. Mixed Vegetable or Favorite (Other than listed)
5. Mushrooms
6. Onions
HERBS
7. Basil
8. Dill
9. Oregano
10. Parsley
11. Sage Leaves
MEATS
12. Beef Jerky
13. Venison Jerky
14. Pork Rinds
Book 104 - AMATEUR WINE
Judging will be Wednesday, September 6 at 12 noon
RULES:
1. Wines may be made from grapes, other fruits, vegetables, grains, other suitable ingredients, or blends of those.
2. Ingredients may be fresh, canned, dried, concentrated, or otherwise preserved.
3. Wines must be amateur homemade by the process of fermentation and cannot be blended with commercial wines.
4. All wines entered must be made by the exhibitor named. If multiple parties make the wine together, only one person may be the exhibitor and winner.
5. Exhibitors may enter only one bottle per class. Exception is class 8 where 2 different varieties may be entered.
6. Exhibits should be submitted in a clear, smooth glass bottle of approximately 26 ounces.
7. Bottles should have nearly straight side and a top which can be removed without tools except a corkscrew. Capsules, foil, or other seals cannot be used over the bottle closure.
8. Bottles should be filled within 1" or 2" of the fully installed top or cork.
9. Any exhibitor who would like to pick up their wine after judging should bring a bottle of colored liquid (similar in color to the wine entered.)
10. NO LABELS.
11. Wines must be in place by Tuesday, September 7, at 12 noon.
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 8 $5, $3, $2
Best of Show $25
1. Sweet red from grapes
2. Dry red from grapes
3. Sweet white from grapes
4. Dry white from grapes
5. Dandelion
6. Elderberry
7. Any other fruit
8. Any other not listed - in this class may enter 2 different varieties
BOOK 105 - YOUTH DIVISION
RULES:
1. For youths ages 5-14; must reside in Morgan County. Classes will be divided into two divisions: ages 5-8 and 9-14.
2. Exhibitors in this youth division are not required to purchase a membership ticket. If a youth wishes to exhibit in any other open class department, a membership ticket must be purchased.
3. All entries, except flowers and cookies/cupcakes must be in place Tuesday, September 8, by 12:00 noon.
4. Cookies/cupcakes and flower arrangements must be in place by Thursday, Sept. 10, by 9:00 a.m.
5. Exhibitor can only make 2 entries per class.
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 3 $10, $8, $7, $5, $4, $3
1. Snickerdoodle Cookies - 4 cookies in a Ziploc bag
2. Vegetables from garden - plate of at least 3 different vegetables
3. Arrangement of flowers
4. Decorated Cookies or Cupcakes - 4
Judging will be based on appearance and presentation only.
5. Drawing - any medium. Must be ready to hang.
6. Photo - colored. Any subject of exhibitor’s choice. Size 5x7 or 8x10. In clear plastic sleeve ONLY.
7. Collection - limit of five items.
8. Lego - no larger than 12” x 12”.
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Superintendents: Sharon Stewart, Nanclyn Thomas, Haley Hook
1. All exhibitors must purchase a $35.00 membership ticket and reside in Morgan County.
2. All exhibits must be at Floral Hall on Tuesday, September 8, by 12 noon, with entry tags attached. Articles to be clean and only exhibited for 2 years. Items not released until Sunday, September 13, between 12 noon and 2 p.m.
3. No more than two entries per class. No premium paid unless item is on list.
BOOK 110 - CROCHET
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 6 $4, $3, $2
1. Bedspread
2. Tablecloth
3. Afghan (ripple)
4. Afghan (hairpin lace)
5. Afghan (square)
6. Afghan (any other stitch)
PREMIUMS: Classes 7 through 10 $2, $1.50, $1
7. Baby afghan
8. Sweater (Child's)
9. Sweater (Adult)
10. Child's Dress
PREMIUMS: Classes 11 through 18 $2, $1.50, $1
11. Collar
12. Pullover
13. Vest
14. Poncho
15. Baby Set (3 piece)
16. Doily, 14 inches or over
17. Pillowcase (one only) crochet trim (white)
18. Pillowcase (one only) crochet trim (colored)
PREMIUMS: Classes 19 through 26 $1, 75¢, 50¢
19. Doily, up to 12 Inches
20. Hat
21. Mittens or Gloves
22. Slippers
23. Toy
24. Handkerchiefs, 3
25. Home Article
26. Any Other Article
BOOK 111 - EMBROIDERY
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 3 $1.50, $1, 50¢
1. Pillowcase (one only) white embroidery
2. Pillowcase (one only) colored embroidery
3. Dresser scarf
PREMIUMS: Class 4 $3, $2, $1
4. Tablecloth
PREMIUMS: Classes 5 through 7 $2, $1, 75¢
5. Picture
6. Sweatshirt
7. Any other article
BOOK 112 - TATTING
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 and 2 $1.50, $1, 75¢
1. Centerpiece (solid tatting)
2. Pillowcase (one only)
PREMIUMS: Classes 3 and 4 $1, 75¢, 50¢
3. Handkerchiefs, 3
4. Any other article
BOOK 113 - KNITTING
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 and 2 $4, $3, $2
1. Afghan (36" x 60" or over)
2. Adult sweater
PREMIUMS: Class 3 $3, $2, $1.25
3. Youth's sweater
PREMIUMS: Classes 4 and 5 $2, $1.50, $1
4. Three-piece baby set
5. Any other article
BOOK 114 - CROSS-STITCH
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 8 $2, $1, 75¢
1. Luncheon set (5 pieces)
2. Picture or sampler framed
3. Apron
4. Dresser scarf
5. Pillowcase
6. Sweatshirt
7. Tablecloth
8. Similar article not otherwise listed
BOOK 115 - PILLOWS
(Pillows must be made up)
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 10 $2, $1, 75¢
1. Patchwork
2. Embroidery
3. Candlewicking
4. Crocheted
5. Cross-stitch
6. Needlepoint
7. Petit point
8. Quilted
9. Crewel
10. Any other pillow
BOOK 116 - SEWING
PREMIUMS: Class 1 through 7 $3, $2, $1
1. Ladies casual dress
2. Blouse
3. Lounging clothes
4. Child’s clothing
5. Stuffed toy
6. Home decoration
7. Any article not otherwise listed
PREMIUMS: Classes 8 through 10 $1, 75¢, 50¢
8. Aprons
9. Pot holders
10. Doll clothes (2 piece)
BOOK 117 - QUILTS
PREMIUMS : Classes 1 through 14 $4, $3, $2
1. Cross-stitch
2. Applique: hand stitch - hand quilted
3. Applique: machine stitch - machine quilted
4. Pieced: hand quilted
5. Pieced: machine quilted
6. Screen print: hand quilted
7. Screen print: machine quilted
8. Any other quilt not listed above
9. Liquid embroidery
10. Outline or embroidery
11. Display one old quilt
12. Display one old comforter
13. Comforter: new screen print
14. Comforter: new pieced
PREMIUMS: Classes 15 through 17 $3, $2, $1
15. Baby quilt: hand quilted
16. Baby quilt: machine quilted
17. Wall Hanging
BOOK 118 - MISCELLANEOUS
(All items must be handmade by exhibitor)
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 11 $3, $2, $1
1. Needlepoint picture
2. Crewel item
3. Quilted item
4. Liquid embroidery
5. Home decoration
6. Christmas decoration
7. Tole painting
8. Leather item
9. Wooden item
10. Sweatshirt
11. Any other item not otherwise listed
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Superintendent:
Nanclyn Thomas 740-621-1452,
Sharon Stewart1. All exhibitors must purchase a $35.00 membership ticket and reside in Morgan County.
2. All exhibits must be in Floral Hall on Tuesday, September 8, at 12 noon.
Items not released until Sunday, September 13, between 12 noon and 2 p.m.
3. No premiums paid unless item is on list.
4. No more than two entries per class, except Book 123.
BOOK 120 - HOBBIES
Limit of ten (10) Items per hobby.
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 3 $4, $3, $2
1. Hobby, creative type, limit of 2 items per entry
2. Hobby, collective type, limit of 10 items
3. Scrapbook Page, limit of 2 pages
BOOK 121 - CERAMICS
Handmade
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 5 $3, $2, $1
1. Specimen, figurine
2. Specimen, animal
3. Specimen, kitchen
4. Specimen, porcelain
5. Not otherwise listed
BOOK 122 - ANTIQUES AND RELICS
All antiques and relics to be judged on age, condition and rarity.
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 12 $3, $2, $1
1. Best old clear glass (1pc.)
2. Best Carnival glass (1pc.)
3. Best colored glass (1pc.)
4. Best cut glass (1pc.)
5. Best milk glass (1pc.)
6. Best old china (1pc.)
7. Best old pottery (1pc.)
8. Old jewelry (6 pcs. displayed on card)
9. Antique doll (1 doll)
10. Best old wooden article (1 pc.)
11. Old toy (1 pc.)
12. Best old hand tool (1 pc.)
13. Any item not otherwise listed (1 pc.)
BOOK 123 - BOTTLES
Entries limited to one per exhibitor in any one class.
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 9 $1.50, $1, 75¢
1. Cologne
2. Medicine
3. Soda
4. Beer
5. Canning jar
6. Ink
7. Whiskey
8. Milk
9. Any other old bottle per entry
BOOK 124 - FINE ARTS
No purchased article can compete in this department. Entries limited to two in any one class. Pictures in the amateur photography classes are to be in clear plastic sleeves. Pictures are to be in sizes 5x7 or 8x10. NO FRAMED PICTURES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 23 $4, $3, $2
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY
1. Color - people
2. Color - animal
3. Color - scenery
4. Color - any subject
5. Black & white - people
6. Black & white - animal
7. Black & white - any subject
8. Night photo
9. Morgan County Fair Scene
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Pictures are to be matted or framed and ready to hang.
10. Color - people
11. Color - animal
12. Color - scenery
13. Color - any subject
14. Black & white - people
15. Black & white - animal
16. Black & white - any subject
17. Night photo
18. Morgan County Fair Scene
PAINTINGS
Pictures are to be ready to hang.
19. Oil
20. Watercolor
21. Charcoal or chalk
22. Acrylic
23. Pencil drawings
MISC. FINE ARTS
24. Sculpture
25. 3-D Printing
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Superintendent:
Nanclyn Thomas 740-621-1452,
All exhibits must be in place Tuesday, September 8, by 12 noon, except flowers, which may be placed until Wednesday, September 9, 10 a.m.
Judging for Granges is Wednesday, September 9, at 10 a.m.
BOOK 45 - RULES
JUDGES FOLLOW THESE RULES
Exhibits must be confined to materials specified in this scale of points (Unlabeled vegetables, fruits, canned goods, corn sheaf grains, and grasses not permitted.)
The American Flag and Bible (in closed position, covered with clear plastic or left uncovered) to be displayed (The Grange Flag and State Flag optional.)
Granges must use theme on September Grange Monthly, but may interpret and display theme in any manner desired.
Background and decorations for Grange exhibits may be muslin, bunting, paper, crepe paper, material or artificial flowers or other materials and will count only as it adds to the artistic effect and good taste in the exhibit.
Exhibits in which the specifications are not entirely fulfilled will not be disqualified, but will be graded accordingly.
Articles entered in Grange exhibit cannot compete in other classes.
Unlabeled flowers and fancy work may be used for decoration.
Only products of current year exhibited.
Contest applies to Morgan County only.
Originality and attractiveness 150 pts.
Achievements 100 pts.
Vegetables - muskmelon, pumpkin, squash, and 6 plates of any varieties fruit 100 pts.
6 Plates each of any varieties vegetables 100 pts.
Canned goods - 6 pints fruit, 6 pints vegetables (wide mouth) 100 pts.
5 Kinds of flowers either bouquets or pot (no hanging pots) 50 pts.
2 Specimens field corn (6 of each kind) 50 pts.
3 Sheaves of grass or legumes / 3 Sheaves of grain 50 pts.
Grange Teachings 100 pts.
6 Each fancywork 100 pts.
Labeling 100 pts.
TOTAL POINTS - 1000
All articles shown must be grown or made by a member of the Grange exhibiting, and labeled true to name.
$70.00 to each Subordinate Grange that makes an exhibit at the fair, fulfilling the requirements of the scale to points.