GUIDELINES:
1. Exhibits must be entered on Saturday, June 16th, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The flower show is on Wednesday, June 20. Flowers may be entered from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with judging at 11:15 a.m.
2. Exhibits are open to all Dearborn County residents and any Dearborn County Extension Homemaker club member who lives out of the County. Professionals are excluded.
3. All exhibits must have been made during the past year, except quilts which must have been made during the past 5 years.
4. Each exhibit must have a separate entry tag.
5. Only one entry per class per section.
6. Blue, red or white ribbons will be awarded in each division. A Champion purple ribbon will be awarded to each department.
7. All pictures, wall hangings, door decorations, etc., must be ready for hanging. Photographs are to be mounted on a solid back or can be matted, and must be ready for hanging.
8. All food items must be entered in a firm, non-returnable container, with your name, the name of your entry, and recipe directions on a recipe card attached to bottom.
9. A portion of each baked product will be kept for exhibit. The remaining portion must be picked up between 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 16th. Any item left after 3:00 p.m. become the property of the Dearborn County Fair Board.
10. For baked product competitions: “Filling, frosting, glazing, pie filling, and meringue, whether uncooked or cooked, ARE NOT PERMITTED to contain cream cheese, whipped cream, unpasteurized milk or eggs/egg whites (pasteurized eggs or eggs cooked to 160 degrees F may be used). Home-canned fruits, vegetables, or meats are NOT PERMITTED in products. Recipes must be provided that show which ingredients were used in each part of the product. Contestants should carefully wash their hands and make sure that their hands DO NOT HAVE any open cuts before preparing foods. Whenever possible, baked products should be transported and stored in chilled coolers (41 degrees F).
11. Release date is Saturday, June 23, 9:00-10:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 24, 7:00-9:00 a.m. no exceptions. Clean up is Sunday June 24, 7:00-9:00 a.m. Please make arrangements to pick up items at this time. We will not be responsible for exhibits not picked up.
12. NO EARLY RELEASE. EARLY RELEASE WILL RESULT IN FORFEITURE OF ANY RIBBONS.
13. ALL EXHIBIT ITEMS NOT CLAIMED BY JULY 4 WILL BE DONATED TO LOCAL CHARITIES.
14. We will make every effort to keep your project clean and safe. Dearborn County Extension Homemakers and/or Dearborn County Fair Board will not be responsible for loss or damage of exhibits. Security is provided.
15. If you wish to make an entry into the 2012 State Fair, you are responsible for making your own entry by July 1, 2012. You will need to check with the Extension Office for details. The office number is 926-1189.
Exhibit Hall Hours
Saturday, June 16th—Closed for entry, judging & set-up
Sunday—Closed
Monday—Immediately following Opening Ceremony-close 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday – 10:00-10:00
Wednesday – 9:00-10:00
Thursday – 10:00-10:00
Friday – 10:00-10:00
Saturday – 10:00-8:45
Schedule For:
Wednesday, June 20
11:00 AM Dairy Show (Livestock Arena)
9-11 AM Flower Show Entries (Agner Pavilion)
11:15 AM
Flower Show Judging (Agner Pavilion)
Flower Show Judging (Agner Pavilion)10-2:00 PM BBQ Luncheon (Agner Pavilion)
BBQ Luncheon (Agner Pavilion)-Prepared by Hummingbirds Homemakers Club1:00 PM4-H Goat Show
4-H Goat Show3:30-5 PM Entries for Peach Contest
Entries for Peach Contest3:30-5 PM Entries for Pies for Prizes (Agner Pavilion)
Entries for Pies for Prizes (Agner Pavilion)-judging after5:00 PMMidway and Rides Open
Midway and Rides Open6:00 PMJudging Pies for Prizes & Peach Contest (Agner Pavilion)
Judging Pies for Prizes & Peach Contest (Agner Pavilion)7:00 PM4-H Sheep Show (Livestock Arena)
4-H Sheep Show (Livestock Arena)8:30 PMPies for Prizes Auction & Peach Contest (Agner Pavilion)
Pies for Prizes Auction & Peach Contest (Agner Pavilion)2012 4-H And Community Fair Family Arts Exhibits
