Agriculture & Family Living : Goshen Country Fair

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Exhibitors agree to be bound by the rules and regulations of Goshen Country Fair, Inc. The Management reserves the right to amend or add to these rules and regulations as its judgment may determine. Rules conform to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture guidelines. Reasonable care will be taken to protect all exhibits on display from all injury and damage, but the Fair is not, in any way, to be held responsible for accidents, loss or damage by water, fire, theft, or otherwise, whatever may be cause or extent of the damage or loss. Read all rules and regulations carefully! Exhibits may be disqualified if entries are not in compliance. Entries will be accepted in categories listed only. All products must have been made or grown by the exhibitor except in the artistic floral arrangement, fancy fruit basket, and some edible nut classes. Premiums will not be paid for commercial products or packaged mixes. Refrigeration for baked goods is not available at the fair. For food safety reasons, entries for those baking contests which have specific rules ie: Angel Food Cake, Blue-Ribbon Apple Pie and PA Preferred Chocolate Cake/Cookie, Brownie or Bar Baking Contests) and that require refrigeration after baking must so indicate in the recipe. Those items should be entered no earlier than 7 PM on the day of judging for that particular contest. For all other baking contests, we cannot accept any baked product that requires refrigeration. Please keep the safety of the judges in mind. Please be aware that Reusable Baking Dishes WILL NOT be returned. Entries will be accepted on the fairground:

Monday July 29, 2024, 5:00 to 7:45 pm
Tuesday July 30, 2024, 6:15 to 7:45 pm
Wednesday July 31, 2024, 6:15 to 7:45 pm
Thursday August 1, 2024, 6:15 to 7:45 pm

NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUDGING BEGINS No exhibitors are permitted in the judging area after the judging begins. Winners will be posted approximately one hour after judging is completed. No information will be given before all judging is completed. ONLY ONE ENTRY PER CLASS, PER EXHIBITOR WILL BE ACCEPTED IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. **If no class is offered, youth may enter classes in other departments but will compete against adult exhibitors. Youth exhibitors must include their age as of the Monday of the fair on their entry tag. Exhibits entered without age will be disqualified. Premiums (cash prizes), as listed, may be given for meritorious exhibits. In cases where there is no competition, judges may give an award such as they feel the exhibit is worthy to receive. All entries are required to remain on the grounds until Saturday at 9:00 p.m. No premiums or ribbons will be awarded for exhibits taken before that time. Exhibitors are responsible for picking up exhibits, premiums and ribbons on the fair grounds Saturday after 9:00 p.m. or Sunday between 10:00 a.m. to noon. Any exhibits, premiums or ribbons not claimed at that time will become the property of the Goshen Country Fair, Inc.

Department 11: Youth Exhibits

Department 12: Farm Products

Department 13: Vegetables & Herbs

Manager(s): Carolyn Gorrie

Premium(s): 1st-$10, 2nd-$8, 3rd-$6, 4th-$4

Judging: 8:00pm

***Notice Premium Increases***

Read general rules and all premium material carefully following all rules and regulations! Entries will be closed at 7:45 p.m. on July31, 2023. If a class calls for three specimens, be sure to exhibit that number; DO NOT enter two or four. In selecting vegetables for exhibition, choose such specimens that would bring the highest market price. Do not select the largest; select medium size specimens. Following judging, a sample specimen of each entry will be displayed until Saturday at 9 pm. The remainder of each entry will be donated to the local food bank for the enjoyment of needy families (exceptions: class 1 Market Basket and classes 47-53 Gourds and Herbs may be picked up by exhibitor Saturday at 9 pm.) Thank you for your contribution to the less fortunate in our community.

SECTION 1: Vegetables & Herbs

Manager(s): Carolyn Gorrie

Judging: Monday at 8:00 p.m.

Market Basket – 5 or more kinds of vegetables, home grown and attractively arranged.8).*Premiums for Market Basket $15.00 $12.00 $10.00, $8.00
Beans, Lima – pole or bush, 25 beans
Beans, Snap, Bush or Pole Types – green pod, 25 beans
Beans, Snap, Bush or Pole Types – yellow pod, 25 beans
Sugar Peas – 25 pods
Beets, Globe Shaped – 5 roots, topped
Broccoli – 1 large head
Brussels Sprouts – one pint
Cabbage, Round – 1 head, 2-3 wrapper leaves attached
Cabbage, Flat type – 1 head, 2-3 wrapper leaves attached
Cabbage, Red type – 1 head, 2-3 wrapper leaves attached
Carrots, 5 roots, topped
Canteloupe, 1 specimen
Cauliflower – 1 head
Celery – one plant in soil
Corn, white (sweet) – 5 ears, husks on
Corn, yellow (sweet) – 5 ears, husks on
Corn, bicolor (sweet) – 5 ears, husks on
Cucumbers, pickling under 5″ – (5)
Cucumbers, slicing, over 5″ – (3)
Eggplant – 1 specimen
Kale – 1 plant in soil
Kohlrabi – 3 specimens
Lettuce – 1 plant in soil
Onions, white, mature for storage with skins intact- (5)
Onions, yellow, mature for storage with skins intact – (5)
Parsley, curled type- 5 stems in water
Parsley, plain type – 5 stems in water
Peppers, hot, long – 5 specimens
Peppers, hot, round – 5 specimens
Peppers, sweet bell – 5 specimens
Peppers, other sweet – 5 specimens
Potatoes, white – 5 tubers
Potatoes, redskin – 5 tubers
Potatoes, other type – 5 tubers
Squash, crook neck – 2 specimens
Squash, zucchini – 2 specimens
Squash, yellow straight necked – (2)
Squash, winter type – 2 specimens
Tomatoes, large fruited, fully ripe – (5)
Tomatoes, large fruited, mature green – 5 specimens
Tomatoes, cherry or grape – 10 specimens
Tomatoes, Plum or Pear Shaped – (5)
Watermelon – 1 specimen
Gourds, one variety – (5)
Gourds, collection – 5 varieties
Oregano, 2 plants in soil
Basil, 2 plants in soil
Mint, 2 plants in soil
Herbs, six or more kinds, attractively arranged
Vegetable Freak

Department 14: Fruits & Nuts

Department 15: Home & Dairy Products

Manager(s): Karen Collins & Kathy VanWinkle; Amy Vanic, Sandy Engelman & Lucy Braun

Premium(s): 1st-$10, 2nd-$8, 3rd-$6, 4th-$4

Judging: Mon - Wed 8:00pm

SECTION 1: BAKED PRODUCTS

Manager(s): Karen Collins, Kathy VanWinkle

Judging: 8:00 p.m. on the designated nights

***Notice Increase in premiums***

All baked goods must be wrapped in clear plastic and on/in a disposable container. Reusable baking dishes will not be returned. Refrigeration for baked goods is not available at the fair. Products will become the property of the Goshen Country Fair and will be sold for the benefit of Goshen Country Fair, Inc. Sale of baked products will begin after judging is completed (approx. 9:15 p.m.) Entries will be accepted on the fairgrounds Monday from 5:00-7:45 and Tues-Thurs 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.on the designated day for judging of that product. Breads, rolls, and cakes will be judged on flavor, lightness, general appearance and crumb. Pies will be judged on texture of crust and flavor and consistency of filling. Include a label listing ingredients information. ONLY BRING SPECIFIC BAKED GOOD ENTRIES ON THE NIGHT THEY ARE BEING JUDGED….FOR EXAMPLE: DO NOT BRING A CAKE TO BE JUDGED ON THE NIGHT COOKIES OR PIES ARE BEING JUDGED.

BREAD – 1 loaf – judging Monday

White and raisin yeast breads
Whole wheat, Rye, Multi-grained(with grains listed) yeast bread
Quick nut bread (non-yeast)
Quick fruit bread (non-yeast)
Banana based bread (with or without nuts)- please specify if there are nuts and what type
Quick vegetable based bread (non-yeast)
Any variety of bread made in a bread machine – Indicate type of bread

ROLLS/muffins/cupcakes – submit 12 (1 dozen)-judging Monday

White yeast rolls
Whole wheat yeast rolls
Cinnamon yeast rolls
Biscuits
Blueberry Muffins
Corn Muffins
Other Muffins
Iced Cupcake- any variety – no boxed mixes

COOKIES – 1 dozen- judging Monday

Drop, chocolate chip
Drop, oatmeal
Drop, any other flavor
Bar, brownie, iced
Bar, brownie, not iced
Bar, any other flavor
Pressed, any flavor
Rolled, any flavor
Gingerbread Person – Submit 2 large or 4 small cookies to satisfy quantity requirement. Decorate as desired.

PIE – NO MERINGUE OR CREAM PIES ACCEPTED

JUDGING Tuesday at 8:00 p.m.

*Blue Ribbon Apple (see below)*
Blackberry
Blueberry
Cherry
Peach
Pecan
Pumpkin
Shoofly
Any other one-crust pie
Any other two-crust pie

*BLUE RIBBON APPLE PIE CONTEST

Rules – judging Tuesday(First place Apple Pie winner shall win $25 at the Goshen Fair)

1. Open to any individual amateur baker who is a Pennsylvania resident; only one entry per person.
2. Entrants may NOT have won 1st place in this Blue Ribbon Apple Pie contest at any other fair in 2024.
3. The Apple Pie, including fillings & crust must be made from scratch with edible ingredients. NO pre-packaged ingredients may be used (ex: pre-made mixes, cookie dough, pie crust, frosting etc) Any decorations must be edible. 4. Recipe must include at least 60% apples in the filling. It does not need to be a “traditional” two crusted apple pie and it can have a variety of fillings.

5. The entire pie must be submitted for judging in a food safe disposable pie pan. (All pans, plates and dishes are considered to be disposable and will not be returned.)
6. The recipe for the pie and pie crust must be submitted with the entry. It should be submitted on one side of 8 ½” by 11” paper. The recipe must list all the ingredients, quantities and the preparation instructions. Entrant’s name, address and phone number must be printed on the back side of all the pages. (All recipes and pies will become the property of the Fair or PA Farm Show and will not be returned.)
7. Refrigeration is not available at the Fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after
baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise distributed for consumption after judging for food safety reasons.
8. Judging will be based on the following criteria:
Flavor 30 points
Filling: consistency, doneness, moistness & flavor 25 points
Crust: color, flavor, texture doneness 20 points
Overall Appearance 15 points
Creativity 10 points
TOTAL 100 Points

NOTE:
Creativity is essential to a varied competition. Do not limit your contest to a “traditional” two-crusted apple pie. We are looking for a variety of fillings in the pies; the pie must include at least 60% apples in the filling.
The recipe for the pie and pie crust will also need to be submitted when entering at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Each Fair must sign a Certification Form verifying the winning apple pie baker, and this person will be eligible to enter the state competition at the 2024 Farm Show.
NOTE: If an individual has already won 1st place at another fair in 2024 for this Blue Ribbon Apple Pie contest, that individual is now considered qualified through that Fair to compete at the 2025 PA Farm Show
and is no longer eligible to enter this contest at any upcoming Fairs.

Blue Ribbon Apple Pie PREMIUMS: 1st- $25 2nd- $20 3rd– $15 4th- $10

Premiums for the 2025 PA FARM SHOW competition will be as followed:
First Place $500.00 Second Place $250.00 Third Place $100.00
Fourth Place- Rosette Ribbon Fifth Place- Rosette Ribbon
At the PENNSYLVANIA FARM SHOW level, this contest is sponsored by:
The Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs

CAKES

Manager: Amy Vanic

JUDGING: Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.

Chocolate, iced
Spice, iced
Yellow, iced
Specialty, iced
Specialty, not iced
Angel food (see below)*
Pineapple Upside Down
Upside down – any other
Fruit base
Vegetable base
Chiffon, not iced
Create-A-Cake – I Can’t Believe It’s From a Cake Mix!

— Use a box cake and add no more than 4 additional ingredients to create a fabulous cake. Attach an index card which lists the flavor of box cake and the additional ingredients. Do not include those ingredients necessary to make the cake as directed on box (ie: eggs, oil, etc.) as an “additional ingredient.”
Cake Balls/Pops – Create any flavor cake ball or cake pop; mix with your favorite frosting and coat with your choice of chocolate. Decorate as desired. Submit 12 cake balls/pops to satisfy the quantity requirement. Give your creation a name, attach an index card telling us the flavor of the cake ball/pop and any specific ingredient that makes your entry special.

Pennsylvania’s INCREDIBLE! ANGEL FOOD CAKE CONTEST

ANGEL FOOD CAKE CONTEST RULES:**Please read carefully**
1. Open to any individual amateur baker who is a Pennsylvania resident. One entry per person.
2. Entrants may NOT have won 1st place in this Angel Food Cake contest at any other fair in 2024.
3. The Cake and any fillings and be made from scratch. No Pre-packaged ingredients may be used (ex: pre-made mixes, cookie dough, pie crusts, frosting, etc) Any decorations must be edible.

4. Pennsylvania produced & packed eggs are requested to be used if at all possible. Please look for the PEQAP or PA Preferred logo or PA packaging dates on the carton. 5.The entire Cake entry must be submitted for judging on cardboard or other food safe disposable setting. (All pans, plates and dishes are considered to be disposable and will not be returned.)
6. Recipe(s) listing the ingredients and the preparation instructions must be submitted with the entry (printed on one-side of 8-1/2″ x 11″ size paper).
Entrant’s name, address and phone # must be printed on the back of all the pages. (All recipes and cakes will become the property of the Fair or PA Farm Show and will not be returned.)
7. Refrigeration is NOT available at the Fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that
require refrigeration after baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those
entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise distributed for consumption
after judging for food safety reasons. 8. Judging will be based on the following criteria:
Flavor (smell, taste, flavoring) 30 points
Inside Characteristics (texture & lightness) 25 points
Overall Appearance (surface, size, color) 20 points
Creativity 15 points
Topping, Icing or Decoration 10 points
PRIZES: 1st- $25 2nd- $20 3rd- $15 4th- $10
First Place Winner is eligible for the 2025 PA Farm Show competition.
Prizes for the PA State 2025 Angel Food Cake Winners: 1st = $500 2nd = $250 3rd = $100 4th place Rosette Ribbon 5th place Rosette Ribbon Sponsors: Pennsylvania’s Egg Farmers & PA State Association of County Fairs

SECTION 2: HOME CANNED PRODUCTS

Manager(s): Sandy Engelman & Lucy Braun

Judging: Tuesday at 8:00 p.m.

Container to be standard one pint or one quart jar with a new lid and ring. The products may be opened by the judges for taste and aroma testing. Canned fruits and vegetables to be judged on quality and general appearance. Pickles and relishes to be judged on size, uniformity, clearness, color and arrangement. Can only good quality foods. Fruits should be mature and fresh and vegetables should be young and tender. Most foods should be canned as soon as possible after they are picked.

FRUITS
101. Applesauce
102. Cherries, any color
103. Peaches
104. Pears

VEGETABLES
105. Beets
106. Carrots
107. Stewed Tomatoes
108. Tomatoes

PICKLES
109. Pickled beets
110. Chow-chow
111. Bread & butter pickles
112. Dill pickles
113. Mixed pickles
114. Sour pickles
115. Sweet pickles
116. Pickled onions
117. Pickled zucchini
118. Any unclassified pickles

RELISHES
119. Corn Relish
120. Pepper relish
121. Any other relish

SAUCES
122. Catsup
123. Chili sauce
124. Spaghetti sauce
125. Salsa (Hot)
126. Salsa (Mild)

SECTION 4: JAMS and JELLIES

Manager(s): Sandy Engelman & Lucy Braun

Judging: Tuesday at 8:00pm

One clear glass container with removable lid. To be judged on appearance, flavor, consistency, and neatness of container. Jams should be made from crushed or ground fruit and should tend to hold shape. Jelly should be made from fruit juice. The product should be clear and firm enough to hold its shape when turned out of the container. Marmalades should be a tender jelly with small pieces of fruit distributed evenly throughout. It may contain citrus fruit. Preserves should be whole fruits or large pieces of fruit in a thick syrup, which may be slightly jellied. Conserves should be jams made from a mixture of fruits, usually including citrus fruit, also raisins and nuts might be added.

JAMS
201. Blueberry
202. Blackberry
203. Peach
204. Raspberry, black
205. Raspberry, red
206. Strawberry
207. Any other one fruit
208. Any other two fruit

JELLIES
209. Apple
210. Cherry
211. Grape
212. Mint
213. Any other one fruit
214. Any other two fruit

MARMALADES
215. Grape
216. Apricot
217. Any other two or more fruit

PRESERVES AND CONSERVES
218. Apricot
219. Peach
220. Strawberry
221. Tomato
222. Specialty conserve or preserve

BUTTERS
223. Apple
224. Apricot
225. Grape

Department 17: Floral Exhibits

Manager(s): Maryann DeSanto

Premium(s): $10.00 $8.00 $6.00 $4.00

Judging: Tuesday - Thursday see each section for day of judging

***Note increase in premiums!***

The use or displaying of artificial flowers is prohibited(except as noted). Plants will not be accepted for competition unless they have been growing in the container for four weeks or more. The management will not undertake or return exhibits or be responsible for the return of exhibits. Baskets or containers must be supplied by the exhibitor and will be given every possible care but the management assumes no responsibility for their safety. All flowers must be displayed in clean containers, tall enough to hold flower upright. DO NOT USE VALUABLE CONTAINERS. Specimen exhibits must be grown by exhibitor. Wherever schedule calls for a certain number of blooms, spikes, stalks, or sprays, please exhibit exactly that number. Entries will be accepted on the fair grounds from 6:15 to 7:45 pm on the designated day for judging of that product. NOTE: This year there will again be a Best of Show Ribbon awarded to the Best of Show Artistic Arrangement. (Section 5)

Section 3: Specimen Flowers, Annual

Judging: Tuesday judging to start at 7:45p.m.

Specimen flower entries must be of one color and variety. Uniformity of height, color, and size is an important factor.

Ageratum(blue) – 5 stems
Asters, 3 blooms
Vinca Flowers, 3 blooms
Celosia, crested – one stem
Celosia, Plume – 3 stems
Cosmos, 3 blooms
Dahlias, Cactus – 1 spike
Dahlias, Decorative – 1 spike
Dahlias, Pompon – 3 blooms
Dahlias, single – 3 blooms
Glasiolus (all varieties) – 1 spike
Marigolds, Giant – 3 blooms
Marigolds, French (single color) – 5 blooms
Marigolds, French (bi-color) – 5 blooms
Petunias, single – 3 blooms
Petunias, double – 3 blooms
Gloriosa Daisy – 3 blooms
Salvia – 3 blooms
Snapdragons – 3 spikes
Zinnias, giant or cactus – 3 blooms
Zinnias, pompon or novelty – 5 blooms

Section 4: Specimen Flowers, Perennial

Judging: Tuesday judging to start at 7:45pm

Specimen flower entries must be of one color and variety. Uniformity of height, color, and size is an important factor.

Black Eyed Susan – 3 blooms
Chrysanthemums – 5 stems
Coneflower – 3 blooms
Dianthus – 3 blooms
Hydrangea – 3 blooms
Lillies – 1 stalk
Rose, hybrid tea – 1 flower
Shasta daisy – 5 blooms

Section 1: Flowering House Plants

Judging: Wednesday judging to start at 7:45 pm

No plant over 36″ tall will be accepted

African violet, one color or bi-color, single or double.
Wax begonias, fibrous rooted, any color, single or double.
Begonias, tuberous rooted, any color, single or double.
Geraniums, bedding/common, any color.
Any other flowering house plant.

Section 2: Foliage House Plants

Judging: Wednesday judging to start at 7:45 pm

No plant over 36″ tall will be accepted

Cactus, any variety
Coleus, any leaf color
Fern, any variety
Potted Ivy
Dish Garden, 3 or more varieties in open container
Philodendron
Spider Plant
Asparagus fern
Wandering Jew
Any other foliage house plant

Section 6: Other House Plants

Manager(s):

Judging: Wednesday judging to start at 7:45 pm

Hanging basket, flowering, any variety, one variety to a basket
Hanging basket, foliage, any variety, one variety to a basket
Hanging basket, two or more varieties
Window box, flowering, under 24″
Window box, foliage, under 24″

Section 5: Artistic Arrangements

Judging: Thursday judging to start at 7:45 pm

NOTE: This year there will be a Best of Show Ribbon awarded to the Best of Show Artistic Arrangement. Please note that except for the miniature arrangements, the size of all entries in categories 30 through 34 may not exceed 16 inches long by 8 inches wide. 35. Miniature arrangement to not exceed 6″. Flowers used for arrangements do NOT have to be grown by the designer.

Tea Time- Design an arrangement perfect for a tea party
Birds of a Feather – Use Birds and or feathers as the focal point of your design.
Happy Birthday Goshen Fair – Design an arrangement to honor the 75th anniversary of The Goshen Country Fair.
Flower Power – Take your inspiration from the Groovy Sixties for your design.
Miniature Arrangements – “Petite” Arrangements- 6″ or smaller

Department 18: Needlework Contests

Manager(s): Ruth Florian

Premium(s): 1st-$10 2nd-$8 3rd-$6, 4th- $4

Judging: Wednesday 8pm

***Notice increase in premiums!***

All entries must have been sewn by the contestant within the last year.
Each exhibit to be displayed in a clear plastic bag (supplied by Goshen Country Fair) the bag will be stapled to the display stand.
Entries will be given every possible care but the management assumes no responsibility for their safety.
Pillow covers should be 10″ to 16″ square excluding any ruffle or trim.
Pillow covers may be opened for judge’s inspection.
Wall hangings should be not less than 12″ or more than 36″ on any side.
The back of the entries may be opened for inspection by the judges.
All work must be submitted in a clear plastic bag to be entered.
Attach tag firmly to each entry safety pins work well).
The plastic bag will be opened for judging.

SECTION 1: KNITTING / CROCHET

Judging Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.

Fashion Scarf using novelty yarns
Novelty Toy
Hat or Cap
Socks

DECORATIVE PILLOWS (no larger than 16″ x 16″)

Quilted or Applique
Crewel or Cross Stitch

WALL HANGINGS (no less than 12″ or more than 36″)

7. Crewel or Cross Stitch

8. Patchwork or Applique

CHRISTMAS ITEMS (designed for your home or a gift)

Tree Ornament of cloth, no larger than 5″ x 5″ with a hook for hanging
Stocking for Santa to fill

TOTE BAGS (no larger than 20″ x 24″)

Bag, handmade from yarn, thread or rope
Bag, made from fabrics
Purchased bag, decorate as desired, may use paints, applique, etc.

QUILT SQUARE

14. 2024 Quilt Block Contest Create a block

Theme: “Hearts Abound”

***Quilt squares will be returned to owner, so please plan to pick them up at the end of the fair.***

Each block must be 12-1/2” x 12-1/2 including seam allowances

Create a block with the theme “Hearts Abound” with new fabric in a red, pink, white palette.

Rules state the block must be 100% cotton, prewashed, and treated to prevent bleeding with no buttons, charms, or paint. Only one entry per exhibitor per category. DO NOT QUILT.

Department 19: Arts & Crafts

Department 20: Beers & Wines

Department 22: Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest/ PA Preferred Junior Baking Contest Cookies, Brownies & Bars

Manager(s): Jennifer Freeberg, Kelsey Beirling

Premium(s): $25.00, $20.00, $15.00, $10.00

Judging: Thursday judging starting at 8pm

***Note increase in Premiums!***

PSACF Homemade Chocolate Cake Baking Contest sponsored by the PA State Association of County Fairs

PA Preferred^TM Junior Baking Contest- Cookie, Brownie, & Bars sponsored by the PA Department of Agriculture’s PA Preferred^TMprogram.

First-prize winners are eligible to enter their winning cake or cookie/brownie/bar entry to the State Competition at the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show. All baked good entries are judged on flavor, texture, inside characteristics, outside characteristics (including frosting), and creativity.

2024 HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CAKE CONTEST & PA Preferred Jr Baking Contest

Judging: Thursday at 8:00 p.m.

1005. 2024 PSACF Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest

RULES:

1. Open to any individual amateur baker who is a Pennsylvania resident. One entry per person.
2. Entrants may NOT have won 1st place in this Homemade Chocolate Cake contest at any other fair in 2024.
3. The cake, fillings & frostings must be made from scratch with edible ingredients. NO pre-packaged ingredients may be used (ex. pre-made mixes cookie dough, pie crust, frosting, etc). Any decorations must be edible.
4. Cake recipe must feature chocolate or cocoa as a main ingredient.
5. Entry must be a layered chocolate cake.
6. Entry must be frosted and frosting must be made from “scratch”(no pre-packaged frosting)
7. The entire cake entry must be submitted for judging on cardboard or other food safe disposable setting. (All pans, plates and dishes are considered to be disposable and will not be returned.)
8. Recipes must be submitted with the entry, printed on one side of 8-1/2” x 11” paper. Recipe must list all ingredients, quantities, and the preparation instructions. Entrant’s name, address and phone number must be printed on the back side of all the pages. (All recipes and cakes will become the property of the Fair or PA Farm Show and will not be returned.)
9. Refrigeration is not available at the fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise distributed for consumption after judging for food safety reasons.

10. Judging Criteria:
Flavor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……. 30 points
(aroma, taste, good balance of flavorings)
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……. 25 points
(moist and tender crumb; not soggy or dry)
Inside Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
(even grain, evenly baked; free from air pockets)
Outside Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 points
(consistent shape/size/surface; overall appeal)
Frosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …….. 10 points
(taste, texture, even color)
TOTAL …………………………………………………….100 points

FAIR PREMIUMS: 1st = $25 2nd = $15 3rd – $10

First Place Winner is eligible for the 2025 PA Farm Show competition.
Premiums for the 2025 PA FARM SHOW competition
First Place – $500.00 Second Place – $250.00 Third Place – $100.00
Fourth Place – Rosette Ribbon Fifth Place – Rosette Ribbon
Sponsor: PA State Association of County Fairs

1010. 2024 PA Preferred™Junior Baking Contest Cookies, Brownies & Bars

The goal of the PA Preferred™ Baking Contest is to encourage young people across the Commonwealth to participate in Pennsylvania’s agricultural fairs by showcasing Pennsylvania grown and produced products in their contest entries.
RULES:
1. Open to any individual amateur baker (ages 8 through 18 at the time of the fair’s contest) who is a Pennsylvania resident. One entry per person.
2. Entrants may NOT have won 1st place in this PA Preferred™ Junior Baking contest at any other fair in 2024.
3. Entry must be six (6) individual sized portions of the baked entry item.(cookies, brownies or bars)
4. The Cookies, Brownies, or Bars , & any fillings & frostings, must be made from scratch with edible ingredients. No pre-packaged ingredients may be used (ex. pre-made mixes, cookie dough, pie crust, frosting, etc.) Any decorations must be edible.
5. At least two (2) PA Preferred™ 0r locally purchased ingredients must be used in the recipe. Some examples of qualifying ingredients include grains (such as oats or flour), butter, milk, eggs, fruits, & or vegetables.ingredients must be used in the recipe. Some examples of qualifying ingredients are PA Preferred™ grains such as oats or flour, butter, milk, eggs, fruits and/or vegetables.
6. A PA Preferred logo is not required because not all PA Preferred products carry the label. The name of the ingredient & source is sufficient. ex, farmer Brown’s eggs. Contact RA-AGPAPreferred@pa.gov for any assistance with qualifying ingredients.
7. Entry must be submitted for judging on a food safe disposable setting. (All pans, plates and dishes are considered to be disposable and will not be returned.)
8. Recipe(s) must be submitted with the entry, printed on one side of 8-1/2” x 11” paper. Recipe must list all ingredients, quantities, and the preparation instructions. The name of each PA Preferred™ ingredient or locally purchased ingredient must be listed clearly along with the source that made/grew the product (ex: PA preferred milk- Galliker’s brand or apples- Smith Farm Orchard). Entrant’s name, age, address and phone number must be printed on the back side of all the pages. (All recipes & cookies-brownies-bars will become the property of the Fair or PA Farm Show and will not be returned.).
9. Refrigeration is not available at the fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise distributed for consumption after judging for food safety reasons.
10. Judging Criteria:
Flavor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….. . . . 30 points
(aroma, taste, good balance of flavorings)
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …… . . 25 points
(appropriate for the type of cookie, brownie or bar)
Inside Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
(even grain, evenly baked; free from air pockets)
Outside Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 points
(uniform size, shape, appearance; overall appeal)
Creativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . . 10 points
TOTAL …………………………………………………..100 points

FAIR PREMIUMS: 1st $20 2nd = $15 3rd– $10

First Place Winner is eligible for the 2025 PA Farm Show competition.
Premiums for the 2025 PA FARM SHOW competition
First Place – $500.00 Second Place – $250.00 Third Place – $100.00
Fourth Place – Rosette Ribbon Fifth Place – Rosette Ribbon
Released by PA State Association of County Fairs: January 2024

Department 23: Apiary Products

Revised July 15, 2024

Agriculture & Family Living

Department 11: Youth Exhibits

Manager(s): See sections

Premium(s): 1st- $10 2nd-$8 3rd-$6, 4th- $4

SECTION A-12: GRAINS, HAYS, SILAGE

Manager(s): Hugh Purnell

Judging: Monday at 8:00 p.m.

Premiums: $10.00 $8.00 $6.00 $4.00

GRAINS

Hybrid Field Corn

Sunflower, one stalk – to be judged on seed content

Oats

Wheat

Winter Barley

Rye

Soy Beans

Corn, one ear – to be displayed on ear

Corn, ten ears – to be displayed on ear

HAY

Alfalfa or alfalfa grass mixed, first cutting. Not over 50% grasses.

Other legumes or legume grass mixture. Not over 50% grasses.

Grass, first cutting. Mixtures of timothy and/or other grasses and containing not more than 10% legumes.

Mixed hay, any mixture not classified in the previous classes but which contains 50% or more singly or in combination of alfalfa, timothy, clover and grasses.

Summer annual grasses, Sudan grass, Sorghum, Sudan hybrids, etc.

SILAGE

Perennial crops – direct cut, with or without preservatives.

Perennial crops – wilted or low moisture, with or without preservatives.

Annuals other than corn – direct cut, with or without preservatives.

Annuals other than corn – wilted or low moisture, with or without preservatives.

Corn silage

BARNYARD BUDDIES

SCARECROW – 2 ft. to 5 ft. tall, must stand/sit alone.

SECTION A-13: VEGETABLES

Manager(s): Sandy Engelman

Judging: Monday at 8:00 p.m.

Premiums: $10.00 $8.00 $6.00 $4.00

VEGETABLES

Beans, green (10)

Beans, yellow (10)

Beets, topped (3)

Cabbage, any type (1 head)

Carrots, topped (5)

Corn, (sweet) – 3 ears, husks on

Cucumbers, pickling, 3 to 5″ (8)

Cucumbers, slicing, over 5″ (3)

Eggplant (1)

Onions, bulbs, topped (5)

Peppers, any hot (3)

Peppers, any sweet (3)

Potatoes, any variety (5)

Squash, zucchini (1)

Tomatoes, cherry – 5 specimens

Tomatoes, large fruited, fully ripened (2)

Vegetable Freaks

Any other vegetable worthy of exhibition

Market Basket – 5 or more kinds of vegetables – attractively displayed

SECTION A-15: BAKED PRODUCTS & MISCELLANEOUS

Manager(s): Kelsey Bierling

BREAD AND CANDY

Premiums: $10.00 $8.00 $6.00 $4.00

Monday at 8:00 p.m.

Yeast Bread – 1 standard full-sized loaf

Quick bread – 1 standard full-sized loaf

Chocolate Fudge – 5 pieces

Any Other Fudge – 5 pieces

PIE- NO cream/custard/pudding pies

JUDGING: Tuesday at 8:00 p.m.

Blueberry

Apple

Pumpkin

Any Other

JUDGING: Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.

Chocolate cake, iced

Any flavor cake, iced

Any flavor cake, not iced

Decorated cake

Cupcakes – 1 dozen (12)

Creative Cake – use a box cake mix and add no more than 4 additional ingredients. Please list ingredients and the flavor of the cake on an index card and attach to entry plate.

JUDGING: Thursday at 8:00 p.m.

67. White yeast rolls – 1 dozen (12)

****PLEASE* note change of days for youth floral judging!***

****PLEASE* note change of days for youth floral judging!***

****PLEASE* note change of days for youth floral judging!***

NOTICE: LEGO ENTRIES ARE NOT TO BE BROUGHT UNTIL THE DAY OF JUDGING – WEDNESDAY

NOTICE: LEGO ENTRIES ARE NOT TO BE BROUGHT UNTIL THE DAY OF JUDGING – WEDNESDAY