Admissions Advance Admission Prices July 10

Admissions Table of Contents Daily Gate Admission, age 12 and over ...... $9.00 Agriculture & Granges (includes beer & wine) ...... 3 Daily Gate Admission, Seniors, age 62 and over ...... $7.00 Ceramics-Pottery-China-Dolls ...... 64 Daily Gate Admission, age 6-11 ...... $6.00 Contests ...... 69 Daily Gate Admission, under 6 ...... FREE Culinary Arts ...... 45 General Parking ...... FREE Fine Arts...... 21 Advance Admission Prices Flowers ...... 12 Hobby Craft ...... 25 July 10 – August 17 Home Arts – Needlework ...... 35 Age 12 and over ...... $7.00 Photography ...... 30 Seniors ...... $5.00 Rules and Information – General ...... 1 Age 6-11 ...... $4.00 Youth ...... 53 4-H and FFA ...... Separate Book

Department Entry Entry Arrival/Entry Date Release Date Judging Day Fee Deadline Agriculture No Aug. 16 15th &16th 11:00 am – 7:00 pm 28th 10:00am–7:00pm 17th Flowers No Aug. 17 17th 7:00-11:00 am 28th 10:00am–7:00pm 17th Fine Arts $4 prof. Aug. 15 14th & 15th 11:00am-7:00 pm 28th 10:00am–7:00pm 16th Hobby Craft $3 prof. Aug. 15 14th & 15th 11:00am-7:00 pm 28th 10:00am–7:00pm 16th Photography $8P-$3A Aug. 15 14th & 15th 11:00am-7:00 pm 28th 10:00am–7:00pm 16th Home Arts No Aug. 15 14th & 15th 11:00am-7:00 pm 28th 10:00am–7:00pm 16th Culinary $1 prof. Aug. 15 14th & 15th 11:00am-7:00 pm 28th 10:00am–7:00pm 16th Youth-Agriculture No Aug. 16 16th 11:00 am – 7:00 pm 28th 10:00am–7:00pm 17th Youth-Flowers No Aug. 17 17th 7:00-11:00 am 28th 10:00am–7:00pm 17th Youth-Other No Aug. 15 14th & 15th 11:00am-7:00 pm 28th 10:00am–7:00pm 16th Ceramics $2 prof. Aug. 15 14th & 15th 11:00am-7:00 pm 28th 10:00am–7:00pm 16th

Western Idaho Fair – Premium Office – 5610 Glenwood, Boise Idaho 83714 Phone: (208)287-5663 Fax: (208)287-5665 Email: [email protected]

SEVENTH ANNUAL WESTERN IDAHO FAIR CROP OF THE YEAR: HOPS

2010 – Sugar Beets 2014 – Apples 2011 – Cheese 2015 – Grapes 2012 – Milk 2016 – Potatoes 2013 – Corn 2017 – Hops

6. All exhibits must be in place as specified in the special rules General Rules of each department. No exhibits will be released before And Information specified time. Competitive exhibits which are not claimed 1. An exhibitor who violates any of the following rules or within one week after the close of the Fair will be considered special rules in any department will forfeit all privileges and to have been abandoned by the exhibitor and will be disposed premiums and be subject to such penalty as the Management of as the Manager of the Fair sees fit. may order. 7. Exhibitors must attend to the delivery in person or by agent 2. Entry form completely and properly filled in must be of articles or animals for exhibition to the Department submitted in all departments on or before the closing date Superintendent and must claim their exhibits at the close of specified. Auxiliary aides or services for persons with the Fair. Do not send exhibits by freight or express to the disabilities are available upon request. Please call the Fair Fair or to any of its officers. Office at 287-5650 by 5:00 p.m. three days prior to needing a 8. All exhibits must bear the entry tag given by the clerk at the service. time of entry. In paying premiums no evidence of awards will 3. All exhibits when assigned space become subject to the be recognized except the judging sheets properly signed by control of the Department Superintendent. the Judge and Superintendent, as ribbons frequently become 4. The Management reserves the right to reject any exhibit misplaced. Premium ribbons or cards have no value as to offered if it is objectionable in any way, if it requires an payment of premiums, since premiums are paid only from the excessive amount of space, if it is in conflict with department records of the Judge’s book. requirements, or if the capacity of the department has been 9. Where there is but one exhibit in a class the award shall be reached. made on merit alone and any premium or no premium may be 5. The Department Superintendent has the right to refuse an awarded. The merit of the article, in the opinion of the Judge, entry from anyone showing disrespect or causing disruption shall be final. in the Department. Disrespect shown to any Judge or to any 10. Exhibitors must present their claim checks to the departments award, by an exhibitor, may forfeit all awards made to the before removing exhibits. offending exhibitor.

11. No person entering an exhibit for competition will be allowed the Western Idaho Fair, the judges are extended an to withdraw or change the entry after the opening of the Honorarium. show. 20. Awards will be made according to the merits of the exhibit. 12. In all cases, articles or animals must be entered in the name Placings will be awarded only as listed. Judges are of the bona fide owners, except where otherwise specified. A encouraged to award all possible placings, but may disqualify transfer of ownership for the purpose of exhibiting will debar an entry at their discretion. Special awards will be made only any animal or article and operate against the payment of after the Judges have agreed with the Department premiums offered by the Western Idaho Fair. Superintendent that such award should be made. 13. COMPETITION: Competition is defined as a contest for 21. The Owner or Custodian of property of any kind brought supremacy between two or more animals or articles or to the Fairgrounds, either for exhibit or for other products owned by separate exhibitors. Two or more purposes, assumes, as a condition of its admission to the exhibits entered by the same person or household do not grounds, all risk of responsibility for its loss, damage, or constitute competition, which includes animals registered theft. The Fair employs guards, traffic directors and other to two separate individuals belonging to the same family personnel to protect property on the grounds and insure the or farm. safety of persons. The Fair and its officers and employees 14. Exhibitors may make as many entries in each class as desired, cannot and will not accept responsibility and liability for any except as specified in the special rules of each department, damage or injury resulting from theft, fire, the elements, but no exhibitor will be allowed more than two premiums accidents or other conditions or causes, whether to exhibits or in any one class. vehicles on the grounds and articles left therein or any other 15. No animal or article may compete in more than one class, nor property of any nature whatsoever. receive more than one premium except in performance Exhibitors having property on the grounds should make their classes or as one of a pair, group, or championships. own arrangements for guarding and protecting same. 16. Premium will be designated by ribbons as follows: Presentation of entry shall be deemed acceptance of the First ...... Blue Ribbon rules. Second ...... Red Ribbon Exhibitors exempt the Western Idaho Fair, its officers, Third ...... White Ribbon directors and employees from liability for any loss, damage Fourth ...... Pink Ribbon or injury to himself or his property, or injury to any person or Fifth ...... Yellow Ribbon the property of any person by any animal owned or exhibited Sixth ...... Green Ribbon by him and shall indemnify the said Western Idaho Fair Seventh ...... Nile Green Ribbon against all claims and any injuries or damages arising from Eighth ...... Tan Ribbon actions or negligence of the exhibitor. Champion ...... Purple Ribbon 22. Attendants at exhibits must be neatly attired and will be Reserve Champion ...... Lavender Ribbon required to conduct themselves in a quiet and orderly manner. 17. Prior to judging, each Superintendent will inspect all exhibits 23. PET POLICY. Dogs or other pets will not be permitted on to determine if they are entered in the class in which they the grounds during the Fair, with the exception of disability- should compete. In cases where it is obvious that entries are related guide dogs and dogs entered in the 4-H dog show. not correctly posted due to a clerical error, the Superintendent Dogs that are permitted must be on a leash. will contact the Premium Office in order for a change to be 24. Ample light is furnished in all buildings. If additional light or made. power is required, all wiring and power must be furnished by 18. PROTESTS: All protests must be submitted in writing, the consumer and wired under the supervision of the Fair’s setting forth grounds of protest. Protests against the electrician. exhibition of any article or animal must be filed with the 25. No premium shall be awarded, nor will any premium be paid, manager of the Fair at least twenty-four hours before the on any article or animal not mentioned or classified in this awards are made. In every case of protest the party protesting premium list. must deposit with the manager the sum of $50.00, which sum 26. Premium checks not cashed within 60 days after issue will be shall in the event of the protest being sustained, be returned void. to the complainant, and if the protest be not sustained, the 27. Any Exhibitor awarded $600 or more in premiums is required said sum shall be forfeited to the Western Idaho Fair. Protests to complete a W-9 Form. will be considered by the Board at its first meeting after filing 28. The Western Idaho Fair will not be responsible for any of the protest. individual’s or merchant’s default on Special Awards. 19. Management has carefully selected the Judges, and each is 29. The Western Idaho Fair will not be held liable for printing recognized for his/her capability of making expert decisions errors in this publication. in the respective division for which chosen. All exhibitors making entry for the Fair accept these Judges and agree to abide by their decisions. The judging time schedule is printed at the beginning of each department. The decision of the Judge will be final in all cases. If any exhibitor attempts to interfere with the Judge in any manner during the time he is judging or publicly expresses disapproval of the decisions made by the Judge, he will be excluded from further competition and any premium previously won will be forfeited. The public will not be allowed in the exhibit areas while judging is being done. We thank these judges for their service to the community. In recognition of their service to

Department 12 AGRICU LTURE

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday AUGUST 14 15 11:00-7:00 16 11:00-7:00 17 18 FAIR 19 Entry Day – Entry Day - 9:00 Judging OPENS North Expo North Expo 20 21 22 Noon-8:00 23 Noon-8:00 24 Noon-8:00 25 Noon-8:00 26 Noon-8:00 Premium Payout Premium Payout Premium Payout Premium Payout Premium Payout

27 Noon-8:00 28 10:00-7:00 Aug. 29-31 & Premium Payout All Items are Sept 5-8 Enjoy the Fair: Noon – 10:00 Weekdays & Sunday; Noon – 11:00 Fridays & Saturdays released, 9:00-4:30 All Contact: 208-287-5663 or [email protected] 9:00 Fair Closes Premium Payout Premium Payout

SUPERINTENDENT: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Teresa Biggs Wendy Wilson Boise, Idaho Boise, Idaho Phone: 585-7693

Please Note: See Department 19 for all Youth entries,

age 17 & younger. Youth are welcome to enter

Department 12 if they wish to compete with adults.

How to enter:

Bring in your entries with the entry form(s) to the Fairgrounds on Tuesday, Aug. 15 or Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Entries will be taken in the North Expo Building. If you want to enter early and reduce time spent in line on entry days, you have the following

2 options:

1. a) Mail or deliver ONLY your entry form(s) to the Premium Office, 5610 Glenwood, Boise ID 83714 by August 10.

b) Then bring your entries to the Fairgrounds on Aug. 15 or Aug. 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

OR 2. a) Enter online by Aug. 10 at www.idahofair.com. Follow the link to Competitive Exhibits. A $2 fee will apply. This fee is per

exhibitor, regardless of number of entries or in how many departments you enter.

b) Then bring your entries to the Fairgrounds on Aug. 15 or Aug. 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

1. Please CAREFULLY read all rules for this department as be awarded as determined by the judges. Decisions of the well as the General Rules. Judges are final. Judges decisions are based on the Entries will be accepted in the North Wing of the following criteria: Exposition Building. Exhibitors must obtain an Exhibitor Appearance: Clean, of edible quality, picked at the time of Number prior to making an entry in the Department. Entry appropriate ripeness, no obvious bruising or blemishes, insect forms are supplied by Western Idaho Fair and must be and disease free. completed properly and signed before exhibit is entered. Uniformity: All specimens the same size, shape and color. Exhibitors are responsible for all information on the entry Conformity to Specifications (of class entered): Correct form, such as class number, division, correct variety and Division and Class, exact number of specimens, variety name name. Items entered incorrectly will be disqualified. Help is and various individual specifications of each class. Example: available in the department to answer questions. Only ONE Stem attached, leave tap root on, etc. entry in each class is permitted for each exhibitor. For Note: If it has not been an ideal year for growing, Judges will display purposes and the public’s interest, each entry should take that into consideration and award premiums accordingly. be labeled with the correct variety name. Example: Beet, 3. PREMIUM PAY-OUT: Awards will be available at the Table, “Detroit Dark Red”; Corn, Yellow, “Howling Mob”. Premium Office. Copy of Exhibitor Number Form should be 2. JUDGING: Thursday, Aug. 17 – 9:00 a.m. This department presented for Premium pay-out. Cash premiums will be paid will be closed for the entire day. Judges will award premiums to those entitled to awards on Aug. 22 through Aug. 27 from when entries are deemed worthy of merit. If no competition 12 Noon to 8:00 p.m. and on Exhibit Release day, Monday, exists and entry is not worthy of 1st place, the judges may Aug. 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Starting Aug. 29 award 2nd place, etc. or no premium. Honorable mention will through Sept. 8, awards will be given out from 9:00 a.m. to

4:30 p.m. daily. The Office will be closed for Labor Day GRANGE BOOTH SCORE CARD weekend, including the Friday prior to Labor Day. Awards not claimed by Sept. 8, 2017 will be considered a donation Grange:______Judge:______and will revert back to the Western Idaho Fair general fund. Note: 4. RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 28 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. In 1. Open Class rules apply on how products are displayed no case may exhibits be removed before 10:00 a.m. 2. Only two varieties of any one crop will be judged. Extra Monday, Aug. 28. Exhibits consisting of perishable produce, displays will not count against nor add to the score. not claimed by 7:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, will be 3. Sheaves may be used for decorative purposes only and are not considered abandoned and will be disposed of properly, or to be judged. will be donated to a Food Bank. Exhibits consisting of hard 4. Educational materials will not count against the score. goods and props, which are not claimed within one week ______after the close of the Fair, will be considered to have been Class of Perfect Judges abandoned and will be disposed of as the Manager of the Fair Products Entered Score Points sees fit. Exhibitors must present claim checks corresponding with FLOWERS: 8 Displays Required entry tags when claiming exhibits. Exhibits must not be No. of Displays:______150 points (______) removed without the Superintendent or assistants being May have two or more containers to display a total of 8 plants of 4 present to check out entries. varieties or more plants. Should be at least 4” pots. ADDITIONAL RULES: FIELD CROPS: 12 Displays Required 5. All produce in this department must have been grown by the No. of Displays:______250 Points (______) exhibitor in 2017. Exceptions are: Garlic Braids and Wreaths, May have any of the following field crops as a display. If two Ristra and Division 6 Sheaves. These must have been grown varieties of one field crop are used, each variety is a display. in 2016. If in the opinion of the Superintendent, an exhibit ( ) signifies number required in display. has been shown in previous years, the right is reserved to Field corn (3) Sugar Beets (1) withhold the item from judging. The Superintendent also Potatoes (3) Onions (3) reserves the right to disqualify any produce that does not Dry Beans (2 lbs) Grain Seed (½ Gal) appear to have been homegrown or field grown. Example: Grass Seed (½ Gal) Produce purchased in a store. Small Seed (2 ½ lbs) – Alfalfa, Clover, etc. 6. The Superintendent reserves the right to disqualify any Vegetable Seed (any amount) – Lettuce, Carrot, etc. entry found to be inconsistent with Department Rules. Dry Peas ( ½ Gal) The Superintendent shall have the right to refuse any Pumpkins ( 1 large or 3 small) entry found to contain insects or to be otherwise Any other crop grown locally unsuitable for display. The Superintendent shall also have GARDEN CROPS: 12 Displays Required the right to remove, at any time after judging, any No. of Displays:______250 Points (______) produce which has become unsightly. May have any of the following garden crops as a display. If two 7. Exhibitors are permitted to bring their own containers to varieties of one garden crop are used, each variety is a display. display their entry and may label with the specimens variety ( ) signifies number required in display. name, e.g. Corn, Silver Queen. This will in no way influence Peppers (3 large or 5 small) Sweet Corn (3) the Judges, as they judge on the quality of the specimen. Tomatoes (3 large or 5 small) Green Beans (10) However, when choosing a “Best Of” of section, preference Red Beets (3) Cucumbers (1 lg or 3 sm) will be given to named varieties. Pickling Cucumbers (1 qt) Summer Squash (3) 8. Every precaution will be taken to insure the safety of Winter Squash (1) Cabbage (1) exhibits, but the exhibitor assumes all responsibility in case Any other Cole Crop Garlic (3) of loss or theft. In no case will the Management of the Parsnips (3) Eggplant (3) Western Idaho Fair, the Superintendent or employees be Tomatillo (5) Carrots (5) responsible for loss or damage to same. Kohlrabi (3) Pop Corn (3) Indian Corn (3) Any other Garden Crop FRUITS AND MELON: 8 Displays Required No. of Displays:______210 Points (______) Varieties must be locally grown. DIVISION 1 – SPECIAL DISPLAYS ( ) signifies number required in display. Pomona and Subordinate Grange Exhibits Apples (3) Pears (3) Each Grange exhibit will be scored by a Score Card supplied by Peaches (3) Plums (6) the Western Idaho Fair. The Judges will rate each exhibit and the Nectarines (3) Watermelon (1) Grange will be paid on the basis of the number of points Cantaloupe (1) Any Other Melon (1) awarded. 1660 Points is the possible total and perfect score. Any Other Fruit Prizes will be paid at the rate of $0.22 per point; hence on the (See Open Class for display instructions) perfect score 1660 times $0.22 or $365. Individual exhibits must be tagged. For artistic arrangements the three Granges having the ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT highest number of points in artistic arrangement on the score card (Including Labeling) 300 Points (______) will receive first, a blue ribbon; second, a red ribbon; and third, a Fair Theme* 300 Points (______) (Total display best representing Fair Theme) white ribbon. Crop of the Year (2017: Hops) 200 Points (______) (Display best representing the crop of the year)

*Fair Theme: Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights TOTAL POSSIBLE SCORE 1660 Points (______)

SPECIAL AWARDS FOR GRANGE EXHIBITS COLE CROPS The Western Idaho Fair will award a plaque for the Exhibit that 1 head for each class entered. Cut close at stem end; peel away best portrays the Fair Theme ‘Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights’. only 1st outer leaves for cleaning. Must be free of insects. People’s Choice of the Day: Each day of the Fair, visitors in this Each entry should include variety name. Department may vote for the Grange display of their choice to Class: receive the Popularity Award. All entries are eligible. The display 13. Cabbage, green receiving the most votes each day will receive a Ribbon. The 14. Cabbage, red/purple Western Idaho Fair will award $225, divided equally to all 15. Cabbage, Chinese participating Granges. 16. Broccoli, any color 17. Cauliflower DIVISION 2 – VEGETABLES AND ROOT CROPS 18. Brussels Sprouts, any color, 5 specimens Attention: Is your entry an Heirloom? If so, you can also enter in 19. Kohlrabi, any color, remove root and trim leaflets to ¼” (1) Heirloom Division 5. Best Cole Crop ...... $5.00

Premiums: 1st - $4.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.50 4th -$2.00 Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies

CORN SPECIAL AWARDS Leave 1” stem. Remove all but 2 layers of husk, then remove all Kitchen Craft: “Blue Ribbon Award” - $25.00 will be awarded husks down the center to expose 4-6 rows of kernels. Remove to the Exhibitor who accumulates the most Blue Ribbons in the visible silks. Open Classes 1 – 172 and 230 – 293. Each entry should include variety name. The Western Idaho Fair will present a plaque to the winner of Class: the “Blue Ribbon Award”. 20. Yellow (3) 21. White (3)

Kitchen Craft will award $25.00 to the Superintendent’s “Best 22. Bi-Color (3) of the Best” Awards. The Agricultural Superintendent will 23. Ornamental / Indian Corn, 3 specimens – remove all husks, select two of the most exceptional vegetable entries. These will leave top leaves be chosen from the “Best of” finalists in Classes 1 – 172, i.e. Best 24. Dent or silage (2) husks removed Bean, Best Root Crop, etc. 25. Any other corn not listed (3) (name variety) Best of the Best Award ...... $15.00 Best Corn ...... $5.00 Reserve Best of the Best Award ...... $10.00 Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies Kitchen Craft “Appreciation” Award: $10 Gift Certificates to The Nature Company will be awarded to four lucky Department CUCUMBER 12 entrants. Each Exhibitor’s name will be entered, with winners Number of specimens for each class in parentheses. Leave ½” determined in a drawing by the Department Superintendent. stem attached. Superintendent Best of the Best Award ...... $10.00 Each entry should include variety name. Awarded by ...... The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC Class: Superintendent Reserve Best of Best Award ...... $5.00 26. Armenian, up to 18” in length (1) Awarded by ...... The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC 27. Lemon (3) 28. Pickling, gherkin type, up to 3” in length (7) BEANS 29. Pickling, up to 8” in length (3) 10 specimens for each class entered; in pods, ½” stems attached. 30. Slicing, up to 8” in length (3) Each entry should include variety name. 31. Slicing, over 8” in length (3) Class: 32. Any other unusual named variety (3) 1. Green, snap/string, pole or bush Best Cucumber ...... $5.00 2. Filet type, pole or bush Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies 3. Purple, snap/string, pole or bush 4. Yellow, snap/string, pole or bush EGGPLANT 5. Any other fresh bean not listed Leave 1 to 2 inch stem attached. Number of specimens for each Best Bean ...... $5.00 class in parentheses. Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies Each entry should include variety name.

ROOT CROPS Class: 3 specimens for each class entered unless otherwise noted. Leave 33. Oval/tear drop variety, black to violet (1) tap root and 1 to 2 inch tops. Must be rinsed or brushed clean. 34. Oval/tear drop variety, bi-color (1) Each entry should include variety name. 35. Oval/tear drop variety, white to green (1) Class: 36. Small, mini, round or long (3) 6. Beets, table variety (3) 37. Elongated, black to violet (2) 7. Beets, Sugar (1) trim off green tops 1” to 2” & feeder roots 38. Elongated, white to green (2) ½” to 1”. Brush clean. 39. Any other named variety (2) 8. Carrots, short variety, up to 6” Best Eggplant ...... $5.00 9. Carrots 6” and up (3) Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies 10. Carrots, any other color (3) 11. Turnips (3) 12. Any other root crop, not listed (3) (name variety) Best Root Crop ...... $5.00 Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies 5

MELONS 68. Sweet, elongated shape, over 6” long (2) 1 specimen for each class entered. Leave stems attached. May be 69. Sweet, Banana (3) rinsed or wiped clean. 70. Sweet, Pimento (2) Each entry should include variety name. 71. Sweet, cherry shaped (3) Class: 72. Sweet/Spice, large (2) 40. Cantaloupe or muskmelon 73. Sweet/Spice, small (3) 41. Honeydew, green or orange 74. Hot, cayenne type, long slender, under 4” long (5) 42. Casaba 75. Hot, cayenne type, long slender, over 4” long (3) 43. Crenshaw 76. Hot, large, wide, triangular shaped (poblano, mulato, etc.)(2) 44. Watermelon, ice box size, up to 10 lbs 77. Hot, New Mexico type (Anaheim, Big Jim, etc.) over 5” 45. Watermelon, large long, 1”-2” wide, green (2) 46. Any other Melon, not listed (name variety) 78. Hot, New Mexico type, 5”x1”–2” long, yellow to orange (2) Best Melon ...... $5.00 79. Hot, New Mexico type, 5”x 1” – 2” long, red (2) Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies 80. Hot, New Mexico type, 5”x 1” – 2” long, brown or black (2) 81. Hot, Habenero or bonnet types (3) ONIONS AND THEIR RELATIVES 82. Hot, cherry shaped (3) Number of specimens for each class in parentheses. Leave on ½ 83. Hot, Jalapeno, traditional (3) inch trimmed roots and 1 inch stem. May remove 2 layers of 84. Hot, Jalapeno, large/extra large varieties (3) outer peel for cleaning, but no more. Leave some papery outer 85. Hot, Serano (3) skins. They must look like the ones you buy in the store. 86. Hot varieties, mini, round (Birdseye, etc.) (5) Each entry should include variety name. 87. Hot varieties, small, under 1” long, green (5) Class: 88. Hot varieties, small, under 1” long, yellow to orange (5) 47. Green Onions (5) – leave stems attached 89. Hot varieties, small, under 1” long, red (5) 48. White (3) 90. Hot varieties, small, under 1” any other color (5) 49. Yellow (3) 91. Hot varieties, medium, 1”-3” long, green (3) 50. Red/Purple (3) 92. Hot varieties, medium, 1”-3” long, yellow to orange (3) 51. Pearl/Pickling/Boiling (½ pint) – may supply container 93. Hot varieties, medium, 1”-3” long, red (3) 52. Leeks, 4” to 6” top, ½” roots (3) 94. Hot varieties, medium, 1”-3” long, any other color (3) 53. Shallots, trimmed roots, ½” stem (5) 95. Hot varieties, large, over 3” long, green (2) 96. Hot varieties, large, over 3” long, yellow to orange (2) GARLIC 97. Hot varieties, large, over 3” long, red (2) Dry, name variety if known – 3 bulbs for each class entered. 98. Hot varieties, large, over 3” long, any other color (2) Leave 1 inch trimmed roots and ½ inch to 1 inch stem. Must be 99. Collection of small peppers, hot or sweet, under 3” – must brushed clean. include one each of five different named varieties. Class: …………………………………..$6 $5 $4 $3 54. White 100. Collection of large peppers, hot or sweet, over 3” – must 55. Red include one each of five different named varieties. 56. Elephant/Giant …………………………………..$6 $5 $4 $3 Best Onion/Garlic ...... $5.00 Best Pepper ...... $5.00 Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies

OKRA POTATOES Number of specimens for each class in parentheses. Leave stems 3 specimens for each class entered unless otherwise noted. Must attached. be rinsed or brushed clean. Each entry should include variety name. Each entry should include variety name and/or place where Class: seed potatoes were purchased. 57. Large podded, over 4” (5) Class: 58. Small podded, (5) 101. Blue 59. Colored varieties other than green (5) 102. Russet/Netted Gem type Best Okra ...... $5.00 103. Red Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies 104. Red, specialty varieties 105. White PEPPERS AND CHILES 106. Yellow Number of specimens for each class in parentheses. Leave stems 107. Fingerlings – 5 specimens attached. 108. Sweet potato Each entry should include variety name. 109. Any other variety, not listed Class: Best Potato ...... $5.00 60. Bell, traditional, green (2) Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies 61. Bell, traditional, yellow to orange (2) 62. Bell, traditional, red (2) PUMPKINS AND SQUASH 63. Bell, traditional, any other color (2) (name variety) Number of specimens for each class in parentheses. Leave stem 64. Bell, extra large, any color (2) attached. Must be rinsed or wiped clean. 65. Bell, mini, any color (2) Each entry should include variety name. 66. Bell, hot, any size (2) Class: 67. Sweet, elongated shape, up to 6” long (3) 110. Pumpkin, white (1)

111. Pumpkin, table/pie (1) 145. Grape type, any other not listed (10) 112. Pumpkin, jack o’lantern type (1) 146. Patio/Container grown, small varieties (6) 113. Pumpkin, mini or decorative (3) 147. Patio/Container grown, medium/large (2) 114. Winter Squash, acorn (1) 148. Plum type, up to 3” long, red (5) ex. Roma type 115. Winter Squash, banana (1) 149. Plum type, over 3” long, red (5) 116. Winter Squash, buttercup (1) 150. Plum type, any other color (5) 117. Winter Squash, butternut (1) 151. Salad type, not cherry, up to 3” wide, red (3) 118. Winter Squash, hubbard, green, blue or golden (1) 152. Salad type, up to 3” wide, pink to purple (3) 119. Winter Squash, spaghetti (1) 153. Salad type, 1” – 3” wide, yellow to gold (3) 120. Winter Squash, any other (1) 154. Salad type, 1” – 3” wide, any other color (3) 121. Summer Squash, yellow, crookneck (3) 155. Slicing type, over 3” wide, red (3) 122. Summer Squash, scallop/patty pan type (3) 156. Slicing type, over 3” wide, pink to purple (3) 123. Summer Squash, zucchini, white (3) 157. Slicing type, over 3” wide, yellow to gold (3) 124. Summer Squash, zucchini, green (3) 158. Slicing type, over 3” wide, green or variegated green when 125. Summer Squash, zucchini, yellow (3) ripe (3) 126. Summer Squash, round (3) 159. Slicing type, over 3” wide, any other color (3) 127. Any other Summer Squash, not listed (3) 160. Slicing type, extra large, over 12 oz., any color (2) Will be Best Pumpkin or Squash ...... $5.00 weighed. Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies 161. Strawberry or heart shape, named (3) 162. Sausage shape, large (ex. banana legs) (3) GOURDS 163. Tomatillos, green (5) Number of specimens for each class in parentheses. Leave stem 164. Tomatillos, purple (5) attached. Must be rinsed or wiped clean. Note: Gourds may have 165. Ground cherry or cape gooseberries, with husks pulled back been grown the previous year. Gourds that have been cut or (8) decorated must be entered in the Hobby Craft Division. 166. Collection of tomatoes – must include one each of five Each entry should include variety name. different named varieties……………..$6 $5 $4 $3 Class – Dried: Best Tomato/Tomatillo ...... $5.00 128. Small, up to 6” tall (1) Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies 129. Medium, up to 18” tall (1) 130. Large, over 18” tall (1) LEAF TYPE VEGETABLES 131. Bilobal (with a waist) under 10” tall (1) Three stems each to be displayed in water. Each entry should 132. Bilobal (with a waist) over 10” tall (1) include variety name. 133. Luffa (1) Class: 134. Manipulated, any size (1) 167. Swiss Chard Class – Fresh: 168. Kale 135. Decorative varieties that do not dry to a hard shell. Blooms 169. Rhubarb are yellow (3) Best Leaf Type Vegetable ...... $5.00 136. Luffa (1) Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies Best Gourd ...... $10.00 Awarded by ...... Idaho Gourd Society MISCELLANEOUS VEGETABLES Best Gourd ...... $15.00 This category is for all those other vegetables for which there is Awarded by ..... The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC no class and not many requests for, or there are too many Best Gourd ...... Rosette varieties to list. Awarded by ...... Western Idaho Fair Each entry should include variety name. Reserve Best Gourd ...... $5.00 Class: Awarded by ...... Idaho Gourd Society 170. Miscellaneous vegetable – Large (1) Reserve Best Gourd ...... $10.00 171. Miscellaneous vegetable – Small (3) Awarded by ..... The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC 172. Miscellaneous vegetable – Other (2) Reserve Best Gourd ...... Rosette Best Miscellaneous Vegetable ...... $5.00 Awarded by ...... Western Idaho Fair Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies

TOMATOES AND TOMATILLOS DIVISION 3 – HERBS Number of specimens for each class in parentheses. Leave stems attached. Premiums: 1st - $4.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.50 4th -$2.00 Each entry should include variety name. Class: In most cases leaves of herb plants are used for culinary purposes 137. Cherry type, round, red (10) before blooming. Some are allowed to bloom and seed in which 138. Cherry type, round, yellow to gold (10) case all aspects of the plant are used such as fennel, anise, dill, 139. Cherry type, pear shape, red or yellow (10) etc. 140. Cherry type, any other not listed (10) CUT SPECIMENS 141. Cherry type, one cluster, stem intact, can be in various Culinary Only: Three cut stems in clear, sturdy container. The stages of maturity. department will provide a limited number of acrylic vases. 142. Grape type, red (10) However, please be prepared to provide your own. Remove all 143. Grape type, yellow/gold (10) leaves below water line. Label with herb name. Use variety name 144. Grape type, blue/black (10) if one applies. Use of correct botanical will be considered in case

of tie. To prepare your plants for exhibit, it is best to select a few CONTAINER GROWN HERB COLLECTIONS flawless stems of each herb you wish to enter in the early Labeled with variety name when applicable. Must have a drip morning, late afternoon or evening (before or after the heat of the tray. Premiums for classes 223 & 224:…………...$6 $5 $4 $3 day) before entry day. Cut stem extra long at an angle with a very Note: Growing conditions in the building are not ideal. Potted sharp knife. Immediately place in a container of cool water so plants will be given the utmost care, but the exhibitor assumes all that stem will draw in moisture. Keep in a cool, shady place until responsibility. In case of deteriorating plants, the Agriculture you are ready to groom and prepare items for entry. Please have Department or the Western Idaho Fair will not be responsible. entries ready for exhibit at check in. Containers will be considered in judging. You may place pot in Class: pot, decorate or paint as appropriate for collection. Please do not 173. Basil, sweet (classic basil scent) place “items” in container – plants only! 174. Basil, sweet (classic basil scent), small leaf or bush variety Class: 175. Basil, sweet (classic basil scent), purple or red leaves 223. Collection #1 – Star Garnet 176. Basil, sweet (classic basil scent), variegated leaf A collection of three (3) plants with shades of pink, red 177. Basil, sweet (classic basil scent), large or mammoth leaves and/or purple attributes. No items please, just plants! 178. Basil, lemon 224. Collection #2 – Center Stage 179. Basil, cinnamon A minimum of any three plants of same varieties. 180. Basil, any other fruit or spice flavor, must be named 181. Basil, sacred (O.sanctum) Best of Division Awards 182. Basil, Thai The Nature Company ...... $15.00 183. Basil, any other not listed The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $10.00 184. Bergamot The Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette 185. Chives, regular Reserve Best of Division Awards 186. Chives, garlic The Nature Company ...... $10.00 187. Cilantro, leaf part of coriander only The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $5.00 188. Coriander, seed head of cilantro only The Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette 189. Dill, leaf only 190. Dill with seed head or bloom DIVISION 4 – SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

191. Fennel Premiums: 1st - $12.00 2nd - $10.00 3rd - $8.00 4th - $6.00 192. Marjoram 193. Spearmint (M.spicata) varieties Please note: All produce and potted plants must have been 194. Peppermint (M. piperita) varieties grown by the Exhibitor. Named varieties are encouraged and any 195. Fancy leaf mint varieties (curled, variegated) cut stems must have foliage removed below water line. No 196. Colored leaf mint (red, purple, yellow, white, etc.) commercially packaged or sharp items please. 197. Citrus flavored mints (lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit) Class: 198. Other “fruit” flavored mints 225. Star of the Show 199. Mints foreign (Vietnamese, Swiss, Jamaican, Korean, etc.) Bring us a display of garden produce that you love to eat. It 200. Fancy flavored mints (any not already listed) can include a variety of one item, i.e. tomatoes, or a 201. Any other mint not listed collection of items. All items must be edible (flowers 202. Parsley – flat included) and home grown. Your choice of container and 203. Parsley – curled theme. Please label varieties chosen. 204. Oregano, common (origanum vulgare) 226. In the Spotlight 205. Oregano, any other Create a dried herb bundle of your choice. Please list all 206. Rosemary herbs. Will be displayed hanging. 207. Sage, common, culinary 227. Star Attraction 208. Sage, purple Create a garden “ornament” from your choice of 209. Sage, golden homegrown produce. (Think gazing balls, birdhouses, 210. Sage, tri-color mosaics, etc…) May be embellished with natural, dried 211. Sage, any other materials. 212. Savory, summer or winter 228. Ristra 213. Stevia A vertical rope of dried hot peppers, securely constructed & 214. Tarragon ready to hang for display. Must have been grown in 2016. 215. Tarragon, French 229. Garlic Braid 216. Thyme, English or French, variegated or colored leaf A vertical braid of named garlic, securely constructed & (culinary) ready to hang for display. Must have been grown in 2016.

217. Thyme, English or French, lemon Best of Division Awards 218. Thyme, English or French, orange Kitchen Craft ...... $10.00 219. Thyme, English or French, any other ‘flavored’ The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $15.00 220. Any other culinary or medicinal herb not listed that can be The Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette displayed in water Reserve Best of Division Awards 221. Any other culinary or medicinal herb not listed that cannot Kitchen Craft ...... $5.00 be displayed in water (ginger, lemongrass, etc.) The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $10.00 222. Collection of herbs – five different culinary or medicinal The Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette herbs, one stem each, named……$6 $5 $4 $3

DIVISION 5 – HEIRLOOMS Class: Definition: An heirloom is a variety that is at least 50 years old 259. Brome Grass and is open-pollinated (can reproduce true from seed). 260. Orchard Grass Past generations had a diverse array of vegetable, fruit, flower 261. Barley and herb varieties. These varieties were adapted to the climate, 262. Oats soil conditions, diseases and insects of their growing regions. 263. Wheat Remembering the potato famine in Ireland and considering the 264. Any other sheaf, not to include legume, alfalfa or clover genetic engineering being done with our food crops, it is vital that Grand Champion Sheaf………………Rosette and $10.00 we keep the diverse gene pool of past varieties alive. Thanks to Awarded by……The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC concerned gardeners and seed saving organizations, many old varieties are available to us again. Pay homage to our DIVISION 7 – “LARGEST DIVISION” grandparents and history – try an heirloom this year. Entries are judged by weight and measurement unless otherwise

st nd rd th noted. Premiums: 1 - $6.00 2 - $5.00 3 - $4.00 4 -$3.00 Each entry should include variety name. Follow display requirements listed after each individual class. Class: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Each entry should include variety name and, if possible, the 265. Largest Apple 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 year it was introduced to the public. 266. Largest Beet, Sugar 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 Class: 267. Largest Beet, Table 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 230. Apples (3) 268. Largest Cabbage 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 231. Apricot (3) 269. Largest Carrot 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 232. Beans, snap/string, pole or bush (5) 270. Largest EAR of Corn, Husk on 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 233. Beets (3) 271. Tallest STALK of Corn – measured from ground level to tip 234. Berries, any ( ½ pint) (Stalk must be cut off at ground level and free of dirt or will 235. Cabbage (1) not be accepted) 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 236. Carrots (3) 272. Largest Armenian Cucumber 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 237. Cherries (6) 273. Largest Cucumber 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 238. Corn (2) 274. Largest Eggplant 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 239. Cucumbers (3) 275. Largest Green Pepper 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 240. Eggplant, large (1) 276. Largest Cantaloupe 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 241. Eggplant, small (3) 277. Largest Any Other Melon 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 242. Grapes, plate of (2) clusters 278. Largest Kohlrabi 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 243. Melons (not to include watermelon) (1) 279. Largest Onion 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 244. Onions (3) 280. Largest Potato 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 245. Pears (3) 6th Annual Giant Pumpkin and 281. Largest Pumpkin 8.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 246. Peaches (3) Watermelon Contest 282. Giant Pumpkin Contest – entered for contest only, no 247. Peppers, hot (3) Presented by Linder Farms premiums (see box to the left) 248. Peppers, sweet (3) Class 282 Giant Pumpkin Contest 283. Largest Squash (not zucchini) 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 249. Plums (3) Class 291 Giant Watermelon Contest 284. Largest Zucchini Squash 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 250. Potatoes (3) 285. Largest Banana Squash 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 251. Pumpkin (1) Prizes: 286. Largest Sunflower Head (inches across seed head. Must be 252. Rhubarb (1) First place in each category $150 free of earwigs & other insects) 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 253. Squash, summer (2) Special gifts for everyone entering! 287. Tallest Sunflower Stalk (measured from ground level to base 254. Squash, winter (1) of head – Stalk must be cut off at ground level and free of 255. Tomatoes (3) dirt or will not be accepted.) 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 256. Tomatoes, cherry (10) 288. Largest Tomato 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 257. Watermelon (1) 289. Largest Turnip 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 258. Any other heirloom 290. Largest Watermelon 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 291. Giant Watermelon Contest – entered for contest only, no Best of Division Awards premiums (see box to the left) Kitchen Craft ...... $10.00 292. Any other largest produce not listed above The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $15.00 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 The Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette 293. Novelty – any unusually shaped vegetable grown naturally, Reserve Best of Division Awards e.g. 3-legged carrot – no props or decorations The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $15.00 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 The Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Best of Division Awards Kitchen Craft ...... $10.00 DIVISION 6 – SHEAVES – GRAIN AND GRASS SEED The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $10.00

Premiums: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $4.00 3rd - $3.50 4th -$3.00 Zamzows ...... $25 Gift Certificate The Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Sheaves entered in this class must be at least two inches and not Reserve Best of Division Awards more than four inches in diameter just below bundle head and Zamzows...... $10 Gift Certificate snugly tied in at least three places and must have been made The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $5.00 within the last 2 years. The Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Exhibitor must provide a sturdy stand or container that will not fall over or entry will not be accepted.

DIVISION 8 – FRUITS – BERRIES – NUTS PLUMS SPECIAL AWARDS Plate of 3 specimens for each class entered. Each entry should Kitchen Craft: “Blue Ribbon Award” - $25.00 will be awarded include variety name. to the Exhibitor who accumulates the most Blue Ribbons in the Class: Open Classes 294 – 337. 316. Asian The Western Idaho Fair will present a plaque to the winner of 317. President Plum the “Blue Ribbon Award”. 318. Any other named variety plum Kitchen Craft will award $25.00 to the Superintendent’s “Best 319. Italian Prune-Plum of the Best” Awards. The Agricultural Superintendent will 320. Any other not named variety prune-plum select two of the most exceptional entries. These will be chosen Best Plum ...... $5.00 from the “Best of” finalists in Division 8; i.e. Best Apple, Best Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies

Plum, etc. GRAPES Best of the Best Award ...... $15.00 Plate of 2 clusters for each class entered, stems attached. Table or Reserve Best of the Best Award ...... $10.00 wine varieties. May be rinsed to clean; must be free of insects. Superintendent Best of the Best Award ...... $10.00 Each entry should include variety name. Awarded by ...... The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC Class: Superintendent Reserve Best of Best Award ...... $5.00 321. Green, any named variety, table or dessert Awarded by ...... The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC 322. Blue, any named variety, table or dessert

st nd rd th 323. White, any named variety, table or dessert Premiums: 1 - $4.00 2 - $3.00 3 - $2.50 4 -$2.00 324. Red, any named variety, table or dessert 325. Purple/Black, any named variety, table or dessert 326. Wine grapes, any named variety APPLES Best Grape ...... $5.00 Plate of 3 specimens for each class entered, stems attached. May Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies be wiped clean but not polished. Each entry should include BERRIES variety name. One-half (½) pint of berries for each class entered, stems Class: attached. Must be free of insects. Each entry should include 294. Braeburn variety name. 295. Golden Delicious Class: 296. Red Delicious 327. Blueberries 297. Granny Smith 328. Blackberries or Blackberry Hybrids, any named variety 298. Jonathon 329. Raspberries, any named variety, red or gold 299. Fuji 330. Strawberries, any named variety 300. McIntosh 331. Gooseberries 301. Rome 332. Currants 302. Gala 333. Any other named variety berry, not listed 303. Any other named variety, not listed Best Berry ...... $5.00 304. Collection of Apples – three different named varieties Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies ………………………………………...…$6 $5 $4 $3 Best Apple ...... $5.00 NUTS Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies (For shelled nuts check the Culinary Department on page 52) Whole Nuts APRICOTS AND PEACHES 334. Hazelnuts (10) Plate of 3 specimens for each class entered. Each entry should 335. Peanuts, brushed clean (10) include variety name. 336. Walnuts (8) Class: 337. Any other named variety nut (8) 305. Apricots Best Nut ...... $5.00 306. Elberta Peach Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies 307. J.H. Hale Peach 308. Red Haven Peach 309. Reliance Peach 310. Nectarine, any named variety 311. Any other named variety, not listed HOPS Best Apricot/Peach ...... $5.00 Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies

PEARS Plate of 3 specimens for each class entered, stems attached. Each entry should include variety name. Class: 312. Bartlett, red or green 313. d’Anjou 2017 Crop of the Year 314. Asian, any variety 315. Any other named variety, not listed Best Pear ...... $5.00 Awarded by ...... Reggies Veggies

DIVISION 9 – HONEY DIVISION 10 – BEER The 13th Annual Western Idaho Fair Beer Competition. Premiums: 1st - $6.00 2nd - $5.00 3rd - $4.00 4th -$3.00 Sponsored and organized by the Snake River Brewers Club. Of special interest: Honeybees and other insects are essential to the pollination of vegetables, fruits and flowers. If this delicate This competition will be held prior to the start of the Fair. process did not take place, we would not have food. Fees: $5 first entry, $3 each additional entry, $20 for For entry/judging details, please visit the Treasure Valley unlimited entries. Beekeepers Club website www.idabees.org Note: There is a maximum of 10 entries per person this year. Open to all amateur and professional beer makers who will be at Class: least 21 years of age on June 1, 2017 Honey – Novice (less than 2 years of experience) Categories may be collapsed or expanded at the discretion of the 338. Beeswax, 2 lbs. Exhibitor must bring own display container. judges. 339. Extracted Honey – light, two clear 1 pint jars, unlabeled 340. Extracted Honey – medium, two clear 1 pint jars, unlabeled Entry information: 341. Extracted Honey – dark, two clear 1 pint jars, unlabeled For classes, registration tags, instructions and drop-off locations 342. Creamed Honey – two 1 pint jars, unlabeled go to: http://www.idbeer.org 343. Comb Honey – cut, 2 samples, rectangle or round, unlabeled 344. Comb Honey – chunk, 2 samples, one strip of comb in each Judging will be based on the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. of two 1 pint jars, unlabeled 345. Framed Honey – Submit single frame in display case The decisions of entry registrars and judges are final. 346. Exhibition (Ribbons only, no premiums): Submit one. Candles, cosmetics, soaps, tinctures, infused honey, Awards will be provided. photography (photo must display bees and/or bee yard). Best of Division Awards Kitchen Craft ...... $10.00 DIVISION 11 – WINE The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $15.00 Attention: This competition will be held prior to the start of the Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Fair for Professional entries only. Reserve Best of Division Awards Note: All Amateur entries must be received during Agriculture Kitchen Craft ...... $5.00 entry days Tuesday, August 15 or Wednesday August 16 between The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $10.00 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Open to all amateur and professional wine makers who will be at least 21 years of age on June 1, 2017 Honey – Advanced (more than 2 years of experience) Categories may be collapsed or expanded at the discretion of the Class: judges. 347. Beeswax, 2 lbs. Exhibitor must bring own display container.

348. Extracted Honey – light, two 1 lb. Queenline jars, unlabeled How to enter: 349. Extracted Honey–medium,two 1lb.Queenline jars, unlabeled 1. Each Amateur wine entry must consist of 1 – 375 ml or 500 350. Extracted Honey – dark, two 1 lb. Queenline jars, unlabeled ml bottle. Secure an official Registration Tag to each bottle 351. Creamed Honey – two 1 pint jars, unlabeled with a rubber band. (See entry dates above) 352. Comb Honey – cut, 2 samples, rectangle or round, unlabeled 2. Each Professional wine entry must consist of 2 or 3 – 375 ml 353. Comb Honey – chunk, 2 samples, one strip of comb in each or 500 ml bottles (3 preferred). Please contact Agriculture of two 1 pint jars, unlabeled Superintendent Teresa Biggs for more information on how to 354. Framed Honey – Submit single frame in display case enter. 355. Exhibition (Ribbons only, no premiums): Submit one. 3. This wine competition is judged based on the UC Davis Candles, cosmetics, soaps, tinctures, infused honey, Scoring System. photography (photo must display bees and/or bee yard). 4. See the links on the website or contact the Premium Office Best of Division Awards for the Wine Registration Tags and the UC Davis Scoring Kitchen Craft ...... $10.00 System. The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $15.00 Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette The decision of entry registrars and judges are final. Reserve Best of Division Awards Reggies Veggies ...... $5.00 Awards will be provided. The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $10.00 Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette

Department 13 FLOWE RS

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday AUGUST 14 15 16 3:00-6:30 pm 17 7:00-11:00am 18 FAIR 19 Entry Container Entry Day – OPENS 4:00 Iron Arranger-A New: Early entry for Container Grown Plants Only Grown Plants North Expo; 5:00 Iron Arranger-P Wednesday Aug. 16 from 3:00-6:30 p.m. 1:00 Judging 20 21 22 Noon- 23 Noon-8:00 24 Noon-8:00 25 Noon-8:00 26 Noon-8:00 8:00 Premium Premium Payout Premium Payout Premium Payout Premium Payout Payout 27 Noon-8:00 28 10:00-7:00 All Aug. 29-31 & Premium Payout Items are released, Sept 5-8 Enjoy the Fair: Noon – 10:00 Weekdays & Sunday; Noon – 11:00 Fridays & Saturdays 9:00 Fair Closes Premium Payout 9:00-4:30 All Contact: 208-287-5663 or [email protected] Premium Payout

SUPERINTENDENT: For more information: ASSISTANT Becky Burton [email protected] SUPERINTENDENT: Boise, Idaho Jennifer Kapp Meridian, Idaho

“STARS, STRIPES AND FAIR DELIGHTS”

How to enter – It is simple and easy and early! Bring in your entries with the entry form(s) to the Fairgrounds on Thursday, Aug. 17 from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Sorry, late entries cannot be accepted due to time constraints. New: Bring your Container Grown Plants (only) on Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 3:00 – 6:30 p.m. Entries will be taken in the North Expo Building. If you want to enter early and reduce time spent in line on entry days, you have the following 2 options: 1. a) Mail or deliver ONLY your entry form(s) to the Premium Office, 5610 Glenwood, Boise ID 83714 by August 10. b) Bring your Container Grown Plants (Divisions 17-21 only) entries to the Fairgrounds on Aug. 16 from 3:00 – 6:30 p.m. c) Bring in all your remaining Dept. 13 entries to the Fairgrounds on Aug. 17 from 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. OR 2. a) Enter online by Aug. 10 at www.idahofair.com. Follow the link to Competitive Exhibits. A $2 fee will apply. This fee is per exhibitor, regardless of number of entries or in how many departments you enter. b) Bring your Container Grown Plants (Divisions 17-21 only) entries to the Fairgrounds on Aug. 16 from 3:00 – 6:30 p.m.

c) Bring in all your remaining Dept. 13 entries to the Fairgrounds on Aug. 17 from 7:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Tips for Success:

 Do not bring heirloom, sentimental or other irreplaceable items as part of your entry. We cannot guarantee the item’s safe return.

 Select and cut multiples of your entry the day before and let them “drink” overnight. Bring and enter the best of the best!

 Reference this Handbook when classifying your entry.

 Make sure there is no foliage below the waterline prior to submitting your entry (this counts for judging!).

 Be early! Late entries cannot be accepted due to conflicting scheduling with judging.

 Pre-print adhesive labels with your name, phone and email to attach to your entry forms.

Got questions? Please give us a call at (208)794-2156 or email us at [email protected] We will respond within one business day.

1. ENTRY AND PARKING – Exhibitors may enter at the Chinden 2. The Floral Department will have only one show and is open to all Boulevard entrance or the livestock entrance by Hawks Stadium. amateur gardeners who do not derive their livelihood from the sale Proceed to the North Wing of the Exposition Building. Entries of flowers or floral designs. can be unloaded and brief parking is available, but please move to 3. HORTICULTURE: Horticulture must be grown by the another area after unloading. Help is available for unloading exhibitor and must have been in their possession for a entries. If at all possible, fill out entry forms at home. Entry forms minimum of three months. Cut horticulture must be displayed are available at the Premium Office or on the website. Please leave in clear plastic vases. Every effort will be made to provide floral entries on the tables outside the North Wing. Place all entrants with a Fair display vase for each entry; however, horticulture in the fair containers. Proceed into the building to depending upon the number of entries this cannot be obtain your Exhibitor’s Number and then to tables to fill out your guaranteed. Preservative will be used to keep containers clean entry forms. Take your completed Entry Form to the Fair Clerks, and to preserve the cut flowers. If the entrant wishes to have and they will write out all tags needed. Place your tags on your the container returned, please be sure to securely attach entries and bring them into the area marked “Placement”. Floral return information to the container. The Fair will not be clerks will place all entries. All entries must be in place by 11:30 responsible for lost or damaged containers. Please note: the a.m. 12

container is not part of the judging criteria for Horticulture 5. JUDGING ALL ENTRIES: If an exhibit does not merit an (Divisions 7-16). Award, none will be given though it may be the only entry in . Judges consider the stem, cleanliness and freshness of that class. Decision of the Judges is final and all entries must foliage and flowers. Foliage must not be polished with oil be considered by the Judges. or other preparation. Exhibit area will be closed to the public for judging which is . Foliage must be left on all cut specimens, but not be under about 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 17. water. Floral staff shall have the right to remove any unsightly . Each exhibitor is allowed one (1) entry per class. design or horticulture. Precautions will be taken to insure the . Exhibitors should make sure to read this handbook for the safety of all exhibits and in no case will the Western Idaho correct number of stems needed in each class. Fresh Fair or the Superintendents be responsible for loss or injury flowers will be used to replace the original entry after of the same. several days, if needed. 6. PREMIUM PAY-OUT: Awards will be available at the Premium Office. Copy of Exhibitor Number Form should be Scale of Points for Foliage, Flowering, Fruited presented for Premium pay-out. Cash premiums will be paid Cut specimens only to those entitled to awards on Aug. 22 through Aug. 27 from Plant ID (complete name) ...... 5 12 Noon to 8:00 p.m. and on Exhibit Release day, Monday, Cultural Perfection (maturity, form and stem) ...... 30 Aug. 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Starting Aug. 29 Foliage, Flowers (color, substance, size, texture) ...... 30 through Sept. 8, awards will be given out from 9:00 a.m. to Condition, Grooming, Staging (blemish free) ...... 25 4:30 p.m. daily. The Office will be closed for Labor Day Distinction (superiority, uniform, educational) ...... 10 weekend, including the Friday prior to Labor Day. Awards Total Points ...... 100 not claimed by Sept. 8, 2017 will be considered a donation 4. DESIGN: All designs must be the work of the exhibitor but and will revert back to the Western Idaho Fair general fund. not necessarily grown by exhibitor. RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 28 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. In . No artificial flowers, treated or dyed fresh plant material, no case may exhibits be removed before 10:00 a.m. fruits or foliage permitted. Monday, Aug. 28. The Floral staff must check out all . No live animals are to be used in any class. exhibits. Exhibits which are not claimed within one week . American flag(s) or other national flag(s) may not be used. after the close of the Fair will be considered to have been . Feathers may be used with the exception of endangered or abandoned and will be disposed of as the Manager of the Fair prohibited species. sees fit. . Fruits and vegetables that are cut are not acceptable. PREMIUMS FOR ALL DIVISIONS . Flower Show Judges may enter only in Theme Classes 1 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED: and 2 and Judges Section but can enter in all horticulture. 1st - $5.50 2nd - $4.50 3rd - $3.50 . Accessories may be used in all design classes. If possible, st nd rd put your name on the bottom of all your design pieces. Collections: 1 - $6.00 2 - $5.00 3 - $4.00

. Best of Division ribbon does not automatically move you into the top section of design (blue ribbons only). All DESIGNS designs are placed on tables which are 24” or 32” wide or DIVISION 1 – THEME on pedestals which are 16” square. “Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights” . Each exhibitor is allowed one (1) entry per class. Open to all Exhibitors . Fair will not be responsible for lost, damaged, broken or Class: stolen containers, accessories or any article included in or 1. “Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights” – Fresh design with a design entry. 2. “Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights” – Dried design . Designs will be scored as follows: 3. “Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights” – Fresh or dried Design (elements and principles) ...... 42 material designed to be hung on a door or wall – entry must Artistic Concept (selection and/or organization) ...... 12 include means of securely hanging. Expression (interpretation of class) ...... 10 Best Interpretation of Theme Awards: Distinction (marked superiority in all respects) ...... 16 Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette & Plaque Conformance (to schedule requirements) ...... 20 Edwards Greenhouses, Boise ...... $20.00 Gift Card Total Points ...... 100 The Real Estate Shop ...... $20.00 All designs must be fresh material unless otherwise stated Best of Division Awards: The Design Section will be subdivided as follows: Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Division 1 - Theme – Interpretation of theme and open to all Flower Girls ...... $15.00 exhibitors including Judges. Division 2 - Novice – Exhibitors accumulating less than 5 blue DIVISION 2 – NOVICE DESIGNS ribbons. Suggested for entrants with less than five blue ribbons Division 3 - Intermediate – Exhibitors accumulating less than Each design should occupy a visually pleasing proportion of its 15 blue ribbons. allotted space. No entry in this division may exceed 20” wide. Division 4 - Open – Exhibitors accumulating 15 to 30 blue Class: ribbons 4. “All In One” – Fresh arrangement, designed using a Division 5 - Advanced Open – Over 30 blue ribbons or monochromatic color scheme (shades of a single color) and anyone wanting more of a challenge (no judges) at least 3 varieties of flowers. Division 6 - Judges – Open to Accredited Flower Show Judges 5. “Steady as She Goes” – Arrangement using dried/preserved Only. material, designer’s choice.

6. “Healthy Delights” – Fresh arrangement, designed to 19. “Tall Enough for the Ride” – Fresh or dried arrangement incorporate fresh fruit or vegetable(s). No cut fruits or designed for a holiday of your choice, not to exceed 8” in vegetables. any direction. 7. “One of a Kind” – Fresh arrangement, designed in an 20. “Get in Line” – Fresh or dried arrangement designed in a asymmetrical composition. linear composition, not to exceed 8” in any direction. 8. “All Caught Up” – Fresh or dried arrangement designed to Best of Division Awards: incorporate sticks, twigs and/or wire Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Best of Division Awards: “Boise At Its Best” Flowers ...... $20 Gift Certificate Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Payette Valley Gardeners ...... $10.00 “Boise At Its Best” Flowers ...... $20 Gift Certificate Reserve Best of Division Awards: Sand Hollow Country Store, Randy and Louisa Cone ...... Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette ...... $10.00 Kitchen Craft ...... $15.00 Kitchen Craft ...... $10.00 The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $5.00 The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $10.00

Reserve Best of Division Awards: Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette DIVISION 5 – ADVANCED DESIGNS Edwards Greenhouses, Boise ...... $10 Gift Card Suggested for entrants with more than 15 blue ribbons, or anyone Kitchen Craft ...... $5.00 wanting more of a challenge. Payette Valley Gardeners ...... $10.00 Class: 21. “Mirror Image” – Fresh arrangement, designed using DIVISION 3 – INTERMEDIATE DESIGNS symmetrical composition. Suggested for entrants with less than 15 blue ribbons 22. “Where’s the Rest?” – Fresh arrangement, designed using Each design should occupy a visually pleasing proportion of its asymmetrical composition. allotted space. No entry in this division may exceed 24” wide. 23. “Light it up!” – Fresh arrangement, designed to be Class: displayed on a light box provided by the Fair. Arrangement 9. “Family Fun” – Fresh arrangement designed for a holiday may not exceed 15” wide. Total arrangement weight may of your choice. not exceed 5 pounds including water. Limited to 4 10. “Let’s Eat!” – Fresh or dried arrangement designed as part exhibitors. of a table setting for one. All design and table setting items 24. “Ring the Dinner Bell” – Dried arrangement, designed must fit within a space 30”x30”. Limited to 6 entrants. using a triangular composition. 11. “Color, Color, Color” – Fresh arrangement designed with 25. “Bounce House” – Fresh arrangement, designed with a color blocking technique. multi-rhythmic composition. 12. “Standing Tall” – Fresh or dried arrangement designed as a 26. “Tuck it In” – Fresh arrangement, designed with a linear topiary. composition, to be staged in a black frame (see image A or 13. “Give it a New Shine” – Fresh or dried arrangement B). Limited to 4 entrants. designed incorporating a repurposed container. Best of Division Awards: 14. “Round and Round We Go” – Fresh or dried material Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette designed as a wreath to be hung on a door, wall or easel – Jeanne Lundell Design Award ...... $25.00 entry must include means of securely hanging. May not ...... Awarded by Treasure Valley Judges Council exceed 20” in any direction. Reserve Best of Division Awards: Best of Division Awards: Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Kitchen Craft ...... $5.00 Flower Girls ...... $15.00 The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $10.00 Kitchen Craft ...... $5.00

Reserve Best of Division Awards: Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette DIVISION 6 – JUDGES DESIGNS “Boise At Its Best” Flowers ...... $20 Gift Certificate Agnes Miller Design Awards Treasure Valley Judges Council ...... $20.00 Ada Gardeners ...... $25.00

The award will be selected from entries in classes 27 – 34. Class:

27. “Far From Home” – Arrangement, designed as an Oriental DIVISION 4 – SMALL/MINIATURE DESIGNS composition. Open to all entrants (no Judges) 28. “Entrance to Exit” – Arrangement, designed using mono- Class: botanic composition. 15. “Cool Delights” – Fresh material designed not to exceed 8” 29. “Ride the Roller Coaster” – Arrangement, designed using in any direction. Hogarth Curve composition to be staged in a black frame 16. “Hay There!” – Dried material designed not to exceed 8” in (see image A or B) Limited to 4 entrants. any direction. 30. “On Holiday” – Arrangement, Fresh arrangement designed 17. “Mini Me” – Pot-Et-Fluer designed not to exceed 8” in any for a holiday of your choice. direction. 31. “All that Glitters” – Arrangement, designed to be 18. “Time to Eat” – Miniature fresh or dried material designed displayed on light box provided by the Fair. Total within a household item. Design materials not to exceed 5” arrangement may not exceed 15” wide and weight may not in any direction. Household item not to exceed 9” in any exceed 5 pounds including water. Limited to 4 entrants. direction.

32. “Round and Round We Go” – Arrangement, designed in a 62. Fever Few – 3 sprays pedestal container intended to be viewed from all sides and 63. Flowering or berried branch – 1 branch to be displayed on a 12” diameter turntable provided by the 64. Flowering or berried vine – 1 branch Fair. Total arrangement may not exceed 15” wide and 65. Gaillardia-perennial – 3 blooms weight may not exceed 5 pounds including water. Limited to 66. Geranium-any color – 1 flower head with foliage 4 exhibitors. 67. Hosta-small leaf – up to 3” across – 3 leaves 33. “Stars and Stripes” – Fresh arrangement, not to exceed 8” 68. Hosta-medium – 3”-6” across – 1 leaf in any direction. 69. Hosta-large leaf – 6”-8” across – 1 leaf 34. “Fair Delights” – Dried arrangement not to exceed 8” in 70. Hosta-extra large leaf – over 8” across any direction. 71. Hydrangea – 1 flowering branch Best of Division Awards: 72. Lily-any lilium variety – 1 stem Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette 73. Nasturtium-any color – 3 stems The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $10.00 74. Pansies-any color – 3 stems Kitchen Craft ...... $10.00 75. Phlox-perennial-any color – 3 stems Reserve Best of Division Awards: 76. Rudbeckia-black-eyed Susan – 3 stems Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette 77. Rudbeckia-Gloriosa – 3 stems The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $10.00 78. Salvia-any color – 3 stems “Boise At Its Best” Flowers ...... $20.00 Gift Certificate 79. Snapdragon-single-any color – 3 spikes 80. Snapdragon-double-any color – 3 spikes 81. Strawflowers-any color – 3 blooms 82. Statice-annual-any color – 3 stems 83. Sunflower-(ornamental only) – 1 bloom 84. Sunflower-(ornamental only) – 1 spray 85. Verbena-any color – 3 single stems 86. Veronica-any color – 3 stems Image B 87. Yarrow-any color – 3 stems Image A 88. Oddities – 1 stem 89. Any other annual-not listed – 1 stem HORTICULTURE 90. Any other perennial-not listed – 1 stem Best of Division Awards – Classes 40-90: DIVISION 7 – ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Albertina Nelson Award Payette Valley Gardeners ...... $20.00 Golden Garden Club...... $25.00 Kitchen Craft ...... $10.00 Sponsored by Golden Garden Club in honor of Albertina Merry Tillers Garden Club ...... $5.00 Nelson. The award will be given to the exhibitor with the most Reserve Best of Division Awards – Classes 40-90: blue ribbons in Division 7, Classes 40-90. Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Leave foliage attached. No foliage below water line. Only 1 entry Ada Gardeners ...... $15.00 per exhibitor in each class. The Garnette Edwards Award: Class: Golden Garden Club…………………..Crystal Vase and $25.00 40. Asters – pompon, ball pincushion or crested – one variety – Awarded to a Garden Club member exhibitor with the highest any color – 3 blooms total number of 2017 Western Idaho Fair, Dept. 13, Divisions 8 – 41. Aster-large flowered-white, cream or yellow – 3 blooms 16 (excluding Roses – division 14) blue ribbon awards. 42. Aster-large flowered-pink thru red – 3 blooms Exhibitors please note: 43. Aster-large flowered-blue, lavender or purple – 3 blooms If you qualify and wish to compete for the Garnette Edwards 44. Asters-Collection- Award, please show that you are a garden club member by large flowered-any color – 5 blooms placing the initials “G.C.” on the top right hand of your entry 45. Asters-Collection-pompon, ball, pincushion or crested form. one variety-any color – 5 blooms DIVISION 8 – HERBS, ORNAMENTAL 46. Bells of Ireland – 1 stem Herbs grown for their beauty and decorative qualities. 47. Calendula – 3 stems Class: 48. Celosia-(Cockscomb)-Crested-any color – 1 stem 91. Amaranths-any variety – 1 stem 49. Celosia-(Cockscomb)-Plume-any color – 1 stem 92. Artemisia – 1 stem 50. Coreopsis-any color – 3 stems 93. Basil – 3 stems 51. Cosmos-single-one color – 3 stems or 3 sprays 94. Lavender – 3 stems 52. Cosmos-single-any color – 3 stems or 3 sprays 95. Monarda (Bee Balm) – 3 stems 53. Cosmos-orange or yellow – 3 stems or 3 sprays 96. Oregano – 3 stems 54. Cosmos-any other-any color – 3 stems or 3 sprays 97. Rosemary – 3 stems 55. Daisy-single – 3 blooms 98. Sage (Garden) – 3 stems 56. Daisy-double – 3 blooms 99. Scented Geranium – 1 flower head with foliage 57. Delphinium-any color – 1 spike 100. Thyme – 3 stems 58. Dianthus (Carnation)-any color – 3 stems 101. Collection-(5 species) ornamental herb – 1 stem each 59. Dianthus (Pinks)-any color – 3 stems or 3 sprays 102. Other-large-over 4 ft. 60. Dianthus (Sweet William)-any color – 1 spray 103. Other-medium-2 ft. to 4 ft. 61. Echinacea (coneflower) – 1 bloom 104. Other-small-under 2 ft.

Best of Division Awards: DIVISION 10 – DAHLIAS Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Resource: American Dahlia Society 2017 Owyhee Gardeners ...... $10.00 http://www.dahlia.org Bessie Skinner ...... $10.00 Preference will be given named specimens with attached foliage. Payette Valley Gardeners ...... $10.00 No foliage below water line Reserve Best of Division Awards: Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Over 8” Decorative – Formal, Informal Forget-Me-Not Creations – Louisa Cone ...... $10.00 Class: Kitchen Craft ...... $10.00 139. White 140. Yellow, orange, bronze DIVISION 9 – CHRYSANTHEMUM 141. Pink, red Resource: National Chrysanthemum Society, Inc., USA 142. Dark red http://www.mums.org/handbook/ 143. Lavender Preference will be given named specimens 144. Dark Purple Leave foliage attached, no foliage below water line 145. Blends, variegated, bicolor Buttons or Small Pom – to 2” 146. Collection – 3 blooms, one variety any color

Class: Over 8” Cactus-straight, Semi, Lacinated 105. White, cream – 1 spray 147. White 106. White, cream – 3 blooms 148. Yellow, orange, bronze 107. Yellow – 1 spray 149. Pink, red 108. Yellow – 3 blooms 150. Dark red 109. Pink, lavender or purple – 1 spray 151. Lavender 110. Pink, lavender or purple – 3 blooms 152. Dark Purple 111. Bronze or apricot – 1 spray 153. Blends, variegated, bicolor 112. Bronze or apricot – 3 blooms 154. Collection – 3 blooms, one variety any color 113. Red – 1 spray 6” to 8” Straight Cactus 114. Red – 3 blooms 155. White 115. Collection-3 sprays- 1 variety or different varieties 156. Yellow, orange, bronze 116. Collection-3 blooms- 1 variety or different varieties 157. Pink, red Cushion Mums – 2” to 4” 158. Dark red 117. White, cream – 1 spray 159. Lavender 118. White, cream – 3 blooms 160. Dark Purple 119. Yellow – 1 spray 161. Blends, variegated, bicolor 120. Yellow – 3 blooms 121. Pink, lavender or purple – 1 spray 6” to 8” Semi Cactus-Incurved Cactus, Lacinated 122. Pink, lavender or purple – 3 blooms 162. White 123. Bronze or apricot – 1 spray 163. Yellow, orange, bronze 124. Bronze or apricot – 3 blooms 164. Pink, red 125. Red – 1 spray 165. Dark red 126. Red – 3 blooms 166. Lavender 127. Collection-3 sprays- 1 variety or different varieties 167. Dark Purple 128. Collection-3 blooms- 1 variety or different varieties 168. Blends, variegated, bicolor Reflexing or Decorative – 4” or over 169. Collection- 6” to 8”-Straight Cactus, Incurved Cactus, Semi Cactus, Lacinated – 3 blooms 129. Any color – 1 bloom 130. Collection – 3 blooms-any color 6” to 8” Formal Decorative Incurve 170. White 131. Any color – 1 bloom 171. Yellow, orange, bronze 132. Collection – 3 blooms-any color 172. Pink, red 133. Quill-any color – 1 bloom or spray 173. Dark red Miscellaneous 174. Lavender 134. Spoon-any color – 1 bloom or spray 175. Dark Purple 135. Spider-any color – 1 bloom 176. Blends, variegated, bicolor . 136. Anemone-any color – 1 bloom or spray 6” to 8” Informal Decorative 137. Single or semi-double – 1 bloom or spray 177. White 138. Collection – 3 blooms or sprays-one variety-any color 178. Yellow, orange, bronze Best of Division Awards: 179. Pink, red Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette 180. Dark red Eileen Allison ...... $5.00 181. Lavender Edna Schultz Chrysanthemum Award 182. Dark Purple by Bessie Skinner ...... $10.00 183. Blends, variegated, bicolor Kitchen Craft ...... $5.00 184. Collection- 6” to 8”-Decorative-Formal and Informal – 3 Reserve Best of Division Awards: blooms Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette 4” to 6” Straight Cactus-Lacinated The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $5.00 185. White Edwards Greenhouses, Boise ...... $10 Gift Card 186. Yellow, orange, bronze

187. Pink, red DIVISION 11 – GLADIOLUS 188. Dark red Resource: Idaho Gladiolus Society 189. Lavender https://www.facebook.com/Idaho-Gladiolus-Society 190. Dark Purple Resource: North American Gladiolus Council 191. Blends, variegated, bicolor http://www.gladworld.org 4” to 6” Semi Cactus, Incurved Cactus, Lacinated Preference will be given named specimens 192. White Note: Not sure which class your bi-color or multi-color gladiolus 193. Yellow, orange, bronze should be entered in? Members of the Idaho Gladiolus Society 194. Pink, red say the outside edge color determines the color class. Hope this 195. Dark red helps you! 196. Lavender Class: 197. Dark Purple 215. White – 1 spike 198. Blends, variegated, bicolor 216. Green – 1 spike 199. Collection- 4” to 6”-Straight Cactus, Lacinated, Semi Cactus 217. Cream or Pale Yellow – 1 spike – 3 blooms 218. Yellow – 1 spike 4” to 6” Formal Decorative 219. Buff or Orange – 1 spike 200. White 220. Salmon – 1 spike 201. Yellow, orange, bronze 221. Light Pink – 1 spike 202. Pink, red 222. Medium or Dark Pink – 1 spike 203. Dark red 223. Light Red or Scarlet – 1 spike 204. Lavender 224. Deep Red or Crimson – 1 spike 205. Dark Purple 225. Black Red – 1 spike 206. Blends, variegated, bicolor 226. Light Rose – 1 spike 4” to 6” Informal Decorative 227. Deep Rose – 1 spike 207. White 228. Lavender or Light Violet – 1 spike 208. Yellow, orange, bronze 229. Mauve – 1 spike 209. Pink, red 230. Purple or Deep Violet – 1 spike 210. Dark red 231. Violet Blue – 1 spike 211. Lavender 232. Smoky – 1 spike 212. Dark Purple 233. Any other color – 1 spike 213. Blends, variegated, bicolor 234. Collection – Large-one color-3 spikes 214. Collection- 4” to 6”-Decorative-Formal and Informal – 3 235. Collection – Large-any color-5 spikes blooms 236. Collection – Large-any color-7 spikes.....$6.50 $5.50 $4.50 Best of Division Awards – Single Specimen 237. Miniature – 1 spike Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette 238. Collection–Miniature-one color-3 spikes Ada Gardeners ...... $15.00 239. Collection–Miniature-any color-5 spikes Owyhee Gardeners ...... $5.00 Best of Division Awards – Single Specimen: Flower Girls ...... $5.00 Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Kitchen Craft ...... $5.00 Idaho Gladiolus Society ...... $10.00 Reserve Best of Division Awards – Single Specimen Kitchen Craft ...... $5.00 Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Reserve Best of Division Awards – Single Specimen: The Real Estate Shop ...... $10.00 Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Owyhee Gardeners ...... $5.00 Flower Girls ...... $10.00 Kitchen Craft ...... $5.00 Best of Division Awards – Collection: Best of Division Awards – Collection: Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Idaho Gladiolus Society ...... $10.00 Ada Gardeners ...... $15.00 Kitchen Craft ...... $5.00 Payette Valley Gardeners ...... $5.00 Reserve Best of Division Awards – Collection: Kitchen Craft ...... $5.00 Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Reserve Best of Division Awards – Collection: Cathy Muller Award ...... $10.00 Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Edwards Greenhouses, Boise ...... $10.00 Gift Card DIVISION 12 – MARIGOLDS Cathy Muller ...... $10.00 Leave foliage attached. No foliage below water line. Merry Tillers Garden Club ...... $5.00 Class: One (1) bloom per stem. The Awards sponsored by Ada Gardeners are presented in 240. Single-bloom up to 1”- one color – 3 blooms Memory of Donald J. Street. 241. Single-bloom over 1”- one color – 3 blooms Dwarf Marigolds – Flowers 1” – 2”, double 242. Yellow – 3 blooms

243. Orange – 3 blooms 244. Bi-color – 3 blooms

245. Any other color – 3 blooms Semi-Dwarf Marigolds – Flowers 1 ½” - 2”

246. Orange – 3 blooms 247. Yellow – 3 blooms

248. Mahogany – 3 blooms

249. Bi-color – 3 blooms DIVISION 14 – ROSES 250. Any other color – 3 blooms Resource: Idaho Rose Society http://idahorosesociety.org Large Marigolds – Flowers 2” – 3”, double Resource: American Rose Society http://www.rose.org 251. Orange – 3 blooms Striped roses will be judged and should be entered in the 252. Yellow – 3 blooms appropriate “blend” classes. Preference will be given to named 253. Bi-color – 3 blooms specimens. 254. Any other color – 3 blooms Grandiflora Large Marigolds – Flowers 3” and over 283. Any color – 1 spray 255. Yellow – 3 blooms 284. Red or red blend – 1 bloom 256. Orange – 3 blooms 285. Orange or orange blend – 1 bloom 257. Gold – 3 blooms 286. Apricot or apricot blend – 1 bloom 258. Any other color – 3 blooms 287. White or yellow – 1 bloom 259. Collection-Large Marigolds-any color – 5 blooms 288. Pink or pink blend – 1 bloom 260. Collection-Single, Dwarf, Semi Dwarf-any color – 5 blooms 289. Collection-one variety or different varieties – 3 sprays or 5 Best of Division Awards – Large Marigolds: single stem blooms Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Hybrid Tea Nampa Garden Club ...... $15.00 290. Peace – 1 bloom Kitchen Craft ...... $5.00 291. Peace-3 stages of maturity-from bud showing color to open Best of Division Awards – Single, Dwarf, Semi Dwarf: bloom Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette 292. Yellow – 1 bloom Kitchen Craft ...... $5.00 293. Yellow blend – 1 bloom Eileen Allison ...... $5.00 294. Apricot or apricot blend – 1 bloom Nampa Garden Club ...... $5.00 295. Orange or orange blend – 1 bloom 296. Orange – red – 1 bloom 297. Light pink – 1 bloom DIVISION 13 – PETUNIAS 298. Medium or dark pink – 1 bloom (See Division 16 for Calibrachoa) 299. Pink blends – 1 bloom Sprays not over 12” in length – foliage attached 300. Medium red – 1 bloom No foliage below water line 301. Dark red – 1 bloom Grandiflora – 3” and over 302. Red blends – 1 bloom Class: 303. White or near white – 1 bloom 261. Single-Red shades – 3 sprays 304. Mauve or purple – 1 bloom 262. Single-White or yellow – 3 sprays 305. Collection-3 stages of maturity-from bud showing color to 263. Single-Orange, salmon or coral – 3 sprays open bloom 264. Single-Blue shades – 3 sprays 306. Collection-1 variety or different varieties – 5 blooms 265. Single-Purple or orchid – 3 sprays Floribunda 266. Single-Pink shades – 3 sprays 307. Mauve or Purple – 1 bloom or spray 267. Single-Burgundy or crimson – 3 sprays 308. White – 1 bloom or spray 268. Double-One color – 3 sprays 309. Pink or pink blend – 1 bloom or spray 269. Ruffled-One color -3 sprays 310. Red or red blend – 1 bloom or spray 270. Double-Bi-color – 3 sprays 311. Yellow or yellow blend – 1 bloom or spray 271. Single-Bi-color – 3 sprays 312. Orange or orange blend – 1 bloom or spray 272. Single-Stripes-any color – 3 sprays 313. Apricot or apricot blend – 1 bloom or spray 273. Single-Picotee-any color – 3 sprays 314. Collection-any 1 color – 3 sprays 274. Single-Veining-any color – 3 sprays 315. Collection of singles – 3 sprays Multiflora – under 3” 316. Climber-any color – 1 stem or lateral 275. Single-One color – 3 sprays 317. Polyantha-any color – 1 spray 276. Double-One color – 3 sprays 318. Shrub rose, any color – 1 spray 277. Single-Bi-color – 3 sprays Miniature 278. Double-Bi-color – 3 sprays 319. Apricot or apricot blend – 1 spray 279. Single-Stripes-any color – 3 sprays 320. Apricot or apricot blend-1 bloom to a stem – 3 blooms 280. Single-Picotee-any color – 3 sprays 321. Orange – 1 spray 281. Single-Veining-any color – 3 sprays 322. Orange-1 bloom to a stem – 3 blooms 282. California Giants and/or Novelties-4” and over – 3 sprays 323. Yellow – 1 spray Best of Division Awards: 324. Yellow-1 bloom to a stem – 3 blooms Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette 325. Mauve or purple – 1 spray The Amalgamated Sugar Company, LLC ...... $10.00 326. Mauve or purple-1 bloom to a stem – 3 blooms Kathy Horner “Purple Petunia” Award ...... $20.00 327. Pink – 1 spray Reserve Best of Division Awards: 328. Pink-1 bloom to a stem – 3 blooms Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette 329. Red – 1 spray The Amalgamated Sugar Company, LLC ...... $5.00 330. Red-1 bloom to a stem – 3 blooms 331. Orange-red – 1 spray

332. Orange-red-1 bloom to a stem – 3 blooms 333. White – 1 spray

334. White-1 bloom to a stem – 3 blooms 18

335. Any color-under 1” – 3 specimens 366. Single – 3 blooms 336. Collection-1 color – 3 sprays 367. Orchid – 3 blooms 337. Collection-any color – 3 sprays 368. Novelty – 3 blooms 338. Collection-any color-1 bloom to a stem – 3 blooms 369. Cactus-under 4” – 3 blooms 339. Collection-one color-1 bloom to a stem – 3 blooms 370. Decorative-under 4” – 3 blooms 340. Any color – 5 blooms 371. Annual dwarf – 3 blooms 341. One color – 5 blooms 372. Hibiscus – Single – Any variety, any color – 1 stem Old Roses 373. Calibrachoa – Single – Any variety, any color – 1 stem 342. David Austin and/or old garden roses-any color – 1 bloom 374. Calibrachoa – Double – Any variety, any color, 1 stem 343. David Austin and/or old garden roses-any color – 1 spray 375. Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum) – Any variety, any 344. Collection-any color-1 bloom to a stem – 3 blooms color – 1 stem 345. Collection-any color – 3 sprays 376. Collection-any variety or color – 1 ½” up to 4” – 3 stems Best of Division Awards – Single Specimen: 377. Collection-any variety or color – 4” up to 6” – 3 stems Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette and $25.00 378. Collection-any variety of color – 6” to 8” – 3 stems Idaho Rose Society ...... $5.00 Best of Division Awards – Single Specimen: Best of Division Awards – Collection: Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Kitchen Craft ...... $20.00 Edna Schultz Rose Award (by Bessie Skinner) ...... $10.00 Reserve Best of Division Awards – Single Specimen: Idaho Rose Society ...... $5.00 Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Best of Division Awards – Miniature Exhibit: The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $15.00 Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Best of Division Awards – Collection: The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $10.00 Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Idaho Rose Society ...... $5.00 Kitchen Craft ...... $20.00 Best of Division Awards – Old Roses: Reserve Best of Division Awards – Collection: Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Payette Valley Gardeners ...... $10.00 The Amalgamated Sugar Company, LLC ...... $15.00 Idaho Rose Society ...... $5.00 CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS DIVISION 15 – ZINNIAS All container grown plants must be grown by Exhibitor for at No foliage below water line least 3 months. Any container grown plant entered the previous Class: year will not be eligible for an Award. Double potting-use of 346. Cactus flowered-(includes Fantasy, quilled, etc.) – 1 bloom outer decorative pot permitted on container grown plants. 347. Cactus flowered-(includes Fantasy, quilled, etc.)-different All entrants must include the following: colors – 3 blooms 1. A waterproof drain tray that is 1”-3” larger than the base of 348. Dahlia flowered-4” and over – 1 bloom the container. 349. Dahlia flowered-4” and over-different colors – 3 blooms 2. A 4x6 note card with care instructions sufficient for the 350. Pompon – 1 bloom duration of the Fair printed on one side of the card. 351. Pompon – different colors – 3 blooms 3. Plant identification (common name is sufficient) printed on 352. Flowers up to 2” – 1 bloom the reverse side of the card. 353. Flowers 2” – 3” and over – 1 bloom Special Awards – Container Grown Plants: 354. Collection-Large flowered-4” and (selected from entries in Divisions 17 – 21) over-any color – 5 blooms Margaret Tillotson Memorial Award 355. Collection-Pompon-any color-5 blooms Treasure Valley Judges Council ...... $25.00 356. Collection-Flowers up to 2”-any color – 5 blooms Hilda Packard and David Suhr………...$50 Gift Card from 357. Collection-Flowers 2” to 3 ½” - any color – 5 blooms Edwards Greenhouses awarded to the ‘Best of Show’ in 358. Collection-any color – 5 blooms Memory of Beth Suhr. Best of Division Awards – 1 Bloom: Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette DIVISION 17 – FOLIAGE PLANTS The Real Estate Shop ...... $10.00 Non-Hanging Plants: Edwards Greenhouses, Boise ...... $10 Gift Card Class: Best of Division Awards – Collection: 379. Any foliage plant(s), grown in a mini container Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette 380. Foliage plant(s), small leaf Kitchen Craft ...... $10.00 381. Foliage plant(s), medium leaf 382. Foliage plant(s), large leaf New: Early entry for 383. Fern plant(s) in container Container Grown DIVISION 16 – MISCELLANEOUS 384. Multicolored leaves Plants Only Entries not allowed in any other Dept. 13 classes 385. Ornamental herb(s) in container Wednesday Aug. 16 Class: 386. Any other plants from 3:00-6:30 p.m. 359. Ball-over 3 ½” - 1 bloom Hanging Plants: 360. Mini-Ball-under 3 ½” - 3 blooms 387. Ornamental herb(s) 361. Pompon-2” or less – 3 blooms 388. Foliage houseplant, small leaf 362. Water Lily – 1 bloom 389. Foliage houseplant, medium leaf 363. Peony – 3 blooms 390. Foliage houseplant, large leaf 364. Anemone – 3 blooms 391. Foliage houseplant with multi-colored leaves 365. Collarette – 1 bloom 392. Any other plant

Best of Division Awards: It consists of dwarf or true miniature plants, in-scale bedding Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette plants, a patio or pathway, and miniature accessories where all Sandhollow Country Stores-Randy & Louisa Cone .. $10.00 the elements relate in scale, are proportioned to each other and Kitchen Craft ...... $15.00 stay in scale and proportion as the garden grows together.” Reserve Best of Division Awards: (minigardener.wordpress.com) Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Container may not exceed 10” in any direction. The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $15.00 Class: 421. A mini garden – under 6” in any direction DIVISION 18 – FLOWERING PLANTS 422. A mini garden – over 6” in any direction Non-Hanging Plants: 423. A terrarium garden in a container of your choice Class: 424. A mini herb garden of your choice 393. African Violet – single bloom Best of Division Awards: 394. African Violet – double bloom Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette 395. Fibrous Begonias in container The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $20.00 396. Tuberous Begonias in container Reserve Best of Division Awards: 397. Geranium(s) – container grown Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette 398. Ornamental herb(s) – container grown The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $15.00 399. Petunias – container grown 400. Impatiens – container grown DIVISION 21 – NOVELTY GARDEN 401. Variety of flowering plants – container grown (Including Fairy Gardens) 402. Any other plants Description: A garden contained within a repurposed container Hanging Plants: not to exceed 15”x15”x15”, consisting of at least four plants. 403. Fibrous Begonias May include flowers, herbs, vegetables, and/or ornamental 404. Tuberous Begonias plantings. The garden must be self-contained and water-tight or 405. Geraniums include a water tray as noted above. 406. Ornamental Herbs Elements considered for awards: plant specimen condition, 407. Petunias artistic placement, innovative use of container, complement to 408. Impatiens Fair Theme (“Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights”) and overall 409. Mixed variety of flowering plants composition. 410. Any other flowering plants Class: Best of Division Awards: 425. Novelty Garden Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Best of Division Awards: Bessie Skinner ...... $10.00 Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $10.00 The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $10.00 Kitchen Craft ...... $5.00 The Real Estate Shop ...... $10.00 Reserve Best of Division Awards: Merry Tillers Garden Club ...... $5.00 Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Reserve Best of Division Awards: Kitchen Craft ...... $15.00 Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $10.00 DIVISION 19 – CACTI AND SUCCULENTS Merry Tillers Garden Club ...... $5.00 Non-Hanging Plants: 411. Cacti – container grown PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD 412. Succulents – container grown Sponsored by Flower Girls - Meridian 413. Varieties of cacti – container grown 414. Varieties of succulents – container grown 415. Cacti/succulents in miniature container 416. Cacti/succulents in container Hanging Plants: Visitors to the Floral Department will have the opportunity to 417. Cacti-hanging plants vote on their favorite exhibit within the following categories. 418. Succulents – hanging plants Voting will be available Friday, Saturday & Sunday, August 18, 419. Varieties of cacti – hanging plants 19, & 20. Votes will be tabulated and the People’s Choice 420. Varieties of succulents – hanging plants Award will be announced and ribbons awarded on Monday, Best of Division Awards: August 21 and will remain on display throughout the remainder Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette of the fair. The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ...... $15.00 Designs ...... $10.00 & Rosette Louisa Cone ...... $10.00 Horticulture ...... $10.00 & Rosette Reserve Best of Division Awards: Container Grown Plants ...... $10.00 & Rosette Western Idaho Fair ...... Rosette Kitchen Craft ...... $5.00 Educational Opportunities: Louisa Cone ...... $10.00 Floral Information Booth Shade Gardens Scavenger Hunt Roses – How to Grow DIVISION 20 – MINI GARDENS Floral Design Sun Gardens Description: “A miniature garden is a living garden in small scale Edible Landscape Living Wreaths and looks like a full-sized garden that has literally shrunk in size. Succulents

Department 14

FINE ARTS

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday AUGUST 14 11:00-7:00 15 11:00-7:00 16 17 18 FAIR 19 Entry Day – Entry Day – North 10:00 Judging OPENS North Expo Expo 20 21 22 Noon-8:00 23 Noon-8:00 24 Noon-8:00 25 Noon-8:00 26 Noon-8:00 Premium Payout Premium Payout Premium Payout Premium Payout Premium Payout

27 Noon-8:00 28 10:00-7:00 Aug. 29-31 & Enjoy the Fair: Noon – 10:00 Weekdays & Sunday; Premium Payout All Items are Sept 5-8 Noon – 11:00 Fridays & Saturdays released, 9:00-4:30 All Contact: 208-287-5663 or [email protected] 9:00 Fair Closes Premium Payout Premium Payout

SUPERINTENDENT: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Lynda Snodgrass Kathy Holzer Boise, Idaho Boise, Idaho

Open to artists 18 years of age and older.

Please Note: See Department 19 for all Youth entries, age 17 & younger.

How to enter:

Bring in your entries with the entry form(s) to the Fairgrounds on Monday, Aug. 14 or Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Entries will be taken in the North Expo Building. If you want to enter early and reduce time spent in line on entry days, you have the following

2 options:

1. a) Mail or deliver ONLY your entry form(s) to the Premium Office, 5610 Glenwood, Boise ID 83714 by August 10.

b) Then bring your entries to the Fairgrounds on Aug. 14 or Aug. 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

OR 2. a) Enter online by Aug. 10 at www.idahofair.com. Follow the link to Competitive Exhibits. A $2 fee will apply. This fee is per

exhibitor, regardless of number of entries or in how many departments you enter.

b) Then bring your entries to the Fairgrounds on Aug. 14 or Aug. 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

All Artwork must be ready to hang with suitable picture wire hanger and firmly attached screw eyes. Sawtooth hangers can not be accepted due to hanging process. (Please no string, yarn, thin wire, tape or glue). All work must be completely dry. Wrapped canvas paintings will be allowed. However, wrapped edges must be painted appropriately. Glass or Plexiglas is suggested to protect water and dry mediums. No one other than the Fine Arts staff is permitted in the display area during Check-in, Judging and on Release Day due to safety precautions.

1. Entries will be received in the North Wing of the Exposition Division 2 – Amateur: Building. Entries must be made on forms provided by the Amateur refers to those who make their artwork for their own Western Idaho Fair. Specify type of medium used. Senior pleasure and do not intend to sell. Students and class Exhibitors (65 and older) must specify “Senior” on entry participants are welcome to enter. No prints, copies, or work form to be eligible for special Senior Award. done with the assistance of computers will be accepted. There Artists may enter in Division 1 – Professional, Division 2 – is no entry fee charged in the Amateur Division. Amateur, or Division 3 – Persons with Developmental and Division 3 – Persons with Developmental and Intellectual Intellectual Disabilities. Artist may not enter in more than Disabilities: one Division except Computer Artists may enter Divisions 1, Anyone with developmental or intellectual disabilities is 2 or 3 as well as Division 4 or 5 – Computer Art. A total of 3 welcome to enter this division. If the artistry of an exhibit pieces per exhibitor will be accepted. Only one entry per surpasses the intent of this division, the item will be class. No exceptions! reclassified to keep the competition fair for the truly disabled competitor. No paint by numbers or other kits will be Division 1 – Professional: allowed. There is no entry fee charged in this Division. Professional Division is open to any artist who creates their Division 4 – Computer Art: art with intent to sell or teaches art. A $4.00 entry fee will be All work must be done solely by computer, tablets, pads, etc. charged for each item entered. Professional artwork must be Manipulated photos will be accepted. However, enhanced completely original. No plagiarism, prints, copies or works photos (works more of a photographic nature) will be done with the assistance of computers. diverted to the Photography Department. Final decision as to which department (Fine Arts or Photo) will be decided by

the superintendent of each department (see Photo Department

rules). Attach original photo to the back of your artwork. All 21

computer artists: attach a brief description of your process, DIVISION 1 – PROFESSIONAL name and phone number to the back of your work. Works $4.00 Entry Fee per Item – All Artwork must be ready to hang with a must be ready to hang with a suitable wire attached with suitable wire hanger. Sawtooth hangers can not be accepted due to screw eyes. Sawtooth hangers cannot be accepted due to the the hanging process. (Please, no string, yarn, thin wire, tape or glue). hanging process. A maximum of three pieces may be entered Wrapped canvasses are accepted as long as the edges are painted with a size limitation of 152 inches including the frame. accordingly. All work must be completely dry. Glass or Plexiglas is Please read Sales Restrictions in Rules. We look forward to suggested to protect water and dry mediums. Artwork must be seeing more of this new and fascinating Art Form. signed. 2. JUDGING: Wednesday, Aug. 16 – 10:00 a.m. This area will be closed during Judging. Awards will be given out at the Premiums: discretion of the Judges according to the merit of article. 1st - $45 2nd - $35 3rd - $25 Honorable Mention-Ribbon 3. PREMIUM PAY-OUT: Awards will be available at the Painting: Oil, Acrylic, Casein, Watercolor, Tempera or any Premium Office. Copy of Exhibitor Number Form should be opaque painting media. presented for Premium pay-out. Cash premiums will be paid Class: to those entitled to awards on Aug. 22 through Aug. 27 from 01P. Idaho Landscape (Specific Idaho Location) 12 Noon to 8:00 p.m. and on Exhibit Release day, Monday, 02P. Portrait (people) – must show at least half of the face Aug. 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Starting Aug. 29 03P. Landscape through Sept. 8, awards will be given out from 9:00 a.m. to 04P. Seascape / Waterscape 4:30 p.m. daily. The Office will be closed for Labor Day 05P. Cityscape / Architectural weekend, including the Friday prior to Labor Day. Awards 06P. Still Life / Floral not claimed by Sept. 8, 2017 will be considered a donation 07P. Impressionist (all subjects) and will revert back to the Western Idaho Fair general fund. 08P. Animal / Wildlife 4. RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 28 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. No 09P. Western exhibits will be removed before 10:00 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10P. People (non-portrait – less than ½ of the face & figures) 28. Exhibits which are not claimed within one week after the 11P. Land / Air Transportation/Boats not on water close of the Fair will be considered to have been abandoned 12P. Abstract / Contemporary and will be disposed of as the Manager of the Fair sees fit. Other Media: Pastels, Charcoal, Pencil or Ink, etc. Exhibitors must present claim checks corresponding with Class: entry tags when claiming exhibits. Exhibits must not be 13P. Idaho Landscape / Landscape removed by anyone except the Superintendents or their 14P. Portraits and People assistants. 15P. Seascape / Waterscape RULES: No piece will be rejected as long as the entry is done in 16P. Cityscape / Architectural good taste and meets all other specifications. The Superintendent 17P. Still Life / Floral reserves the right to reject any artwork that would not be suitable 18P. Impressionist (all subjects) for viewing by all ages. The artist or his/her authorized agent 19P. Animal / Wildlife must enter items. No items shipped to the Fair will be accepted. 20P. Western The Superintendent has the right to move artwork to better fit its 21P. Land / Air Transportation/Boats not on water category if necessary. 22P. Abstract / Contemporary

Art Dimension – The total of all four sides must not exceed 23P. Mixed Media 200 inches including the frame. All Media: 24P. Cartoon / Fantasy Artwork must have been completed in the last two years. Items cannot be entered for exhibition for more than one year. POTTERY Premiums: A maximum of THREE entries will be accepted in all st nd rd divisions, but only ONE entry PER class. No Exceptions. 1 - $35 2 - $25 3 - $15 Honorable Mention-Ribbon All articles entered shall be under the control of the Fine Arts Pottery: Pottery must be wheel thrown or hand built Superintendent of this department. Every precaution will be taken and fired. May be decorative or utilitarian but must be original. to insure the safety of the exhibits, but the artist assumes all No slip casts. responsibility in case of loss or theft and in no case will the Class: Management of the Western Idaho Fair or the Superintendent be 25P. Clay 26P. Mixed Media or other responsible for loss or damage. Exhibitors are requested to read the General Rules and SCULPTURE Regulations of this Fair. Special department rules supersede Premiums: General Rules. 1st - $45 2nd - $35 3rd - $25 Honorable Mention-Ribbon

A card must be attached to the back of each entry showing Fine Arts Sculpture: Sculpture may be any permanent medium. Name, Address and Medium. Any subject. Must not exceed 300 lbs. When entering an “Idaho Landscape” artwork must indicate the Class: location. 27P. Wood 28P. Clay Sales Restrictions: Prices, business cards or internet addresses 29P. Bronze cannot appear on the exhibit. We will put you in contact with 30P. Metal (other than Bronze) interested parties. Sales transactions will be the responsibility of 31P. Mixed Media / Other the artist. The Western Idaho Fair will not be responsible for the collection of money or delivery of art.

DIVISION 2 – AMATEUR DIVISION 3 – PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL All Artwork must be ready to hang with a suitable wire hanger. AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES Sawtooth hangers can not be accepted due to the hanging Same rules for hanging art work as the Amateur Division. Please process. (Please, no string, yarn, thin wire, tape or glue). sign your artwork. Wrapped canvasses are accepted as long as the edges are painted Premiums: 1st-$25 2nd-$20 3rd-$10 Honorable Mention-Ribbon accordingly. All work must be completely dry. Glass or Plexiglas Class: is suggested to protect water and dry mediums. Please sign your 1D. Paintings – Oil, Acrylic, Casein, Watercolor, Tempera or artwork. any opaque painting media. Premiums: 2D. Other Media – Pastels, Charcoal, Pencil or Ink, etc. 1st - $25 2nd - $20 3rd - $10 Honorable Mention-Ribbon 3D. Mixed Media – A mixture of two or more media; i.e. Painting: Oil, Acrylic, Casein, Watercolor, Tempera or any watercolor and colored pencil. opaque painting media. 4D. All 3 Dimensional Class: 01A. Idaho Landscape (Specific Idaho Location) 02A. Portrait (people) – must show at least half of the face DIVISION 4 – COMPUTER ART – PROFESSIONAL 03A. Landscape Professional Division is open to artists who create their work with 04A. Seascape / Waterscape intent to sell or teach computer techniques. $4.00 Entry Fee per Item. 05A. Cityscape / Architectural Work must be completely original; no scanning of published works 06A. Still Life / Floral i.e. Anime/Super Hero characters etc., no plagiarism. Include a brief 07A. Impressionist (all subjects) description of your process. All Artwork must be ready to hang with 08A. Animal / Wildlife a suitable wire hanger. Sawtooth hangers cannot be accepted due to 09A. Western the hanging process. (Please, no string, yarn, thin wire, tape or glue). 10A. People (non-portrait – less than ½ of the face & figures) Artwork must be signed. See pages 21-22 for more information. 11A. Land / Air Transportation / Boats not on water

12A. Abstract / Contemporary Premiums: Other Media: Pastels, Charcoal, Pencil or Ink, etc. 1st - $30 2nd - $25 3rd - $20 Honorable Mention-Ribbon Class: Class: 13A. Idaho Landscape / Landscape 1CP. Abstract 14A. Portraits and People 2CP. Cartoon 15A. Seascape / Waterscape 3CP. Contemporary/Graphic (no advertisement) 16A. Cityscape / Architectural 4CP. Fantasy 17A. Still Life / Floral 5CP. Realism 18A. Impressionist (all subjects) 6CP. Mixed Media (Computer arts and other media – paint, 19A. Animal / Wildlife color pencil etc.) 20A. Western 21A. Land/Air Transportation / Boats not on water 22A. Abstract / Contemporary DIVISION 5 – COMPUTER ART – AMATEUR 23A. Mixed Media Work must be completely original; no scanning of published works All Media: i.e. Anime/Super Hero characters etc., no plagiarism. Include a brief 24A. Cartoon / Fantasy description of your process. All Artwork must be ready to hang with

POTTERY a suitable wire hanger. Sawtooth hangers can not be accepted due to Premiums: the hanging process. (Please, no string, yarn, thin wire, tape or glue). 1st - $20 2nd - $15 3rd - $10 Honorable Mention-Ribbon Artwork must be signed. Fine Arts Pottery: Pottery must be wheel thrown or hand built See pages 21-22 for more information. and fired. May be decorative or utilitarian but must be original. No slip casts. Premiums: st nd rd Class: 1 - $15 2 - $10 3 - $5 Honorable Mention-Ribbon 25A. Clay Class: 26A. Mixed Media or other 1CA. Abstract 2CA. Cartoon SCULPTURE 3CA. Contemporary/Graphic (no advertisement) Premiums: st nd rd 4CA. Fantasy 1 - $20 2 - $15 3 - $10 Honorable Mention-Ribbon 5CA. Realism Fine Arts Sculpture: Sculpture may be any permanent medium. 6CA. Mixed Media (Computer arts and other media – paint, Any subject. Must not exceed 300 lbs. color pencil etc.) Class: 27A. Wood

28A. Clay

29A. Bronze

30A. Metal (other than Bronze) 31A. Mixed Media / Other

SPECIAL AWARDS Purchase Award: Upon agreement with the artist, the Western Idaho Fair will purchase a piece from the exhibition at a price not exceeding $500. A plaque will also be awarded. The Kitchen Craft will award $40.00 and The Western Idaho Fair purchased work of art becomes the property of the Western will award a Plaque and Special Ribbon to the winners of each Idaho Fair and will be displayed permanently at the Fairgrounds of the following 5 divisions: or other county office, assuring the artist’s work an honored and Best Oil Painting, Best Water Color, Best Acrylic, Best Other permanent place of exhibition. Media & Best of ‘All Other’ Media The Western Idaho Fair will award a Plaque and Special Ribbon to: Best of Show and Best Idaho Landscape People’s Choice of the Day – Each day of the Fair visitors may vote for their favorite artwork. The entry receiving the most votes will receive a special ribbon and $5.00. An entry can win only The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC will award $25 and one time. The Western Idaho Fair will award a Plaque and Special Quality Art, 200 East 52nd St., Boise ID will award three $25 Ribbon to the winners of the following 4 categories: Gift Certificates to their selections of “Most Promising  Theme Award – Will be awarded for the art exhibit that best Amateur Artist” in Painted, Dry and Mixed or Other Media. portrays the Fair Theme ‘Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights’ Perfection Image Studios, 10330 Country Squire Lane, Boise, (There is no specific class for this award. It will be chosen from ID will award a gift certificate for one 20”x24” Giclee print. all exhibits). Includes free scan and color correction. Value - $209.  Senior Citizen Award – (age 65 and over) - In order to www.PerfectionImageStudio.com. compete for this award, the exhibitor must indicate “Senior” on Potter’s Center, 110 Ellen St., Garden City, ID will award two the entry form $15 Gift Certificates to their choice of Best Clay – Amateur and  Judge’s Choice – Professional Professional  Best Computer Art Printworks Company, 650 E. State St., Eagle, ID will award a $50 Gift Certificate for 25 note cards with envelopes for their The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC will award $20 and choice of “Best Amateur Idaho Landscape/Landscape”. The Western Idaho Fair will award a Plaque and Special (Includes scanning or photo of original artwork.) Ribbon to the winners of the following 2 categories: Craft Warehouse, 1160 N. Eagle Rd., Meridian, ID will award  Judge’s Choice – Amateur two $25 and two $50 Gift Certificates.  Best ‘Fair Art’ Award – This is an award depicting items or Special Olympics Idaho will award four $25 gift cards to the scenes from a fair. It could be animals, people, rides, food, “Persons with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities” exhibits etc. It’s all up to your imagination! (There is no category. specific class for this award. It will be chosen from all The Idaho Watercolor Society will award a One Year free exhibits). membership to a non Idaho Watercolor Society member. LRC of Boise, 9351 W. State St. Boise, will award a $50 Gift The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC will award $20 to Certificate for Laptop or Computer repair to their choice of three outstanding artists, selected by their representative. “Computer Art”

2016 Purchase Award: Dan Schoger, Boise - ID

Department 15 HOBBY CRAFT

SUPERINTENDENT: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Diann Williams Krissy Blandford Meridian, Idaho Boise, Idaho

Please Note: See Department 19 for all Youth entries, age 17 & younger. Youth are welcome to enter Department 15 if they wish to compete with adults unless otherwise stated in division rules.

How to enter: Bring in your entries with the entry form(s) to the Fairgrounds on Monday, Aug. 14 or Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Entries will be taken in the South Expo Building. If you want to enter early and reduce time spent in line on entry days, you have the following 2 options: 1. a) Mail or deliver ONLY your entry form(s) to the Premium Office, 5610 Glenwood, Boise ID 83714 by August 10. b) Then bring your entries to the Fairgrounds on Aug. 14 or Aug. 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. OR 2. a) Enter online by Aug. 10 at www.idahofair.com. Follow the link to Competitive Exhibits. A $2 fee will apply. This fee is per exhibitor, regardless of number of entries or in how many departments you enter. b) Then bring your entries to the Fairgrounds on Aug. 14 or Aug. 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 1. ENTRIES: Entries will be received in the South Wing of paid to those entitled to awards on Aug. 22 through Aug. 27 the Exposition Building. Entries must be made on forms from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. and on Exhibit Release day, supplied by the Western Idaho Fair. Each exhibitor may Monday, Aug. 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Starting enter only ONE ARTICLE IN EACH CLASS. No item Aug. 29 through Sept. 8, awards will be given out from 9:00 can be entered for competition for more than one year. The a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The Office will be closed for Labor individual or his authorized agent must enter projects. Any Day weekend, including the Friday prior to. Awards not person, not an employee or officer of the Western Idaho claimed by Sept. 8, 2017 will be considered a donation and Fair, is eligible to act as an agent. No articles sent by parcel will revert back to the Western Idaho Fair general fund. post or express will be accepted. “Professional” in this 4. RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 28-10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. IN department refers to any person who has sold, taught or NO CASE MAY EXHIBITS BE REMOVED BEFORE is currently teaching their craft for any monetary gain. 10:00 a.m. MONDAY, AUG. 28. Exhibits which are not An entry fee of $3.00 will be charged for each project claimed within one week after the close of the fair will be entered in the Professional Division only. “Amateur” in considered to have been abandoned and will be disposed of this department refers to those who do not sell their as the Manager of the Fair sees fit. projects for any purpose or monetary gain. There will be Exhibitors must present claim checks corresponding with no entry fee charged in the Amateur Division. entry tags when claiming exhibits. Exhibits must not be 2. JUDGING: Wednesday, Aug. 16 – 8:00 a.m. Department removed without the Superintendent or assistants being will be closed during judging. Where there is no present to check out entries. competition, entry will be awarded first, second, third, or no 5. ADDITIONAL RULES: Exhibitors are requested to read premium, according to the merits of the article. the General Rules of this Fair. Department Rules supersede JUDGING CRITERIA General Rules. Overall Appearance Complexity of Project All work entered in this department must have been Originality of Idea Quality of Workmanship completed in the last year. All articles entered shall be Overall Appeal under the control of the Superintendent of this department. 3. PREMIUM PAY-OUT: Awards will be available at the If you have a large entry (one that will not fit through a Premium Office. Copy of Exhibitor Entry Form should single door), please contact the department Superintendent be presented for premium pay-out. Cash premiums will be by August 10th to make arrangements. 25

Exhibitors wishing to sell projects may so notify the Artist Award: Idaho Chapter of Heritage Artists is sponsoring Superintendent. Prices of articles CANNOT appear on the a $25 premium and Special Rosette to be awarded to the entry project to be sold. In case of a sale of a project, the that best represents the art of decorative painting. Entries in all Superintendent or the management of the Western Idaho decorative painting categories will be eligible and the winning Fair will not be held responsible for the collection of money entry will be selected by representatives of ICHA. or delivery of the project. Every precaution will be taken to The Idaho Gourd Society will award a $25 premium and special insure the safety of the exhibits, but the exhibitor assumes rosette to the gourd that best represents their theme of the year all responsibility in case of loss or theft and in no case will “Forever Red, White and Blue”. Entries in all gourd classes the management of the Western Idaho Fair or the will be eligible and the winning entry will be selected by Superintendent be responsible for loss or injury of same. representatives of the Idaho Gourd Society. An exhibitor who has once competed as a professional in the People’s Choice of the Day: Each day of the Fair, visitors in desired division may not reclassify himself as an amateur this department may vote for a project to receive the Popularity and enter the competition again in that same division. Award. All entries are eligible, but only one People’s Choice 6. We recommend that hot glue not be used on entries. Hot will be awarded per project. Votes will be counted each day. The glue relaxes at 80 degrees. project receiving the most votes each day will receive an award 7. No power will be provided for exhibits. No water will be of $5.00 and a special ribbon. allowed. Exhibits (i.e. fountains) must remain dry. 8. Any sign accompanying entry must not exceed 3” x 5” and DIVISIONS 1-9 – PROFESSIONAL is limited to one unframed sign per entry. 9. To ensure the safety of the exhibits and staff only Hobby DIVISION 1 Craft personnel will be permitted in the department during FAIR THEME – “STARS, STRIPES AND FAIR check in, judging, set-up, and release day. DELIGHTS” ST nd rd th PREMIUMS: 1 -$20 2 - $15 3 -$10 4 – Ribbon SPECIAL AWARDS Class: Kitchen Craft will award $100 to the winner of the 1. Any project of merit

Superintendent’s Choice overall Hobby Craft entries, and $50 DIVISION 2 – PAINTING MEDIUMS to the winner of the Superintendent’s Award in both the Includes projects of decorative painting, acrylic, oil, watercolor, Professional and Amateur Divisions. colored pencil, and pastel using another artist’s design traced on The Western Idaho Fair will award a plaque for the Hobby surface. Original designs painted on canvas are to be entered in Craft exhibit that best portrays the Fair Theme ‘Stars, Stripes the Fine Arts department. Painting on fabric is excluded from this and Fair Delights’. division. The Western Idaho Fair will award $25 to the Judge’s PREMIUMS: 1ST-$25 2nd- $15 3rd-$5 4th – Ribbon Selection of a favorite non-blue ribbon project in both the Class: Professional and Amateur Divisions. 2. Painted from a pattern The Western Idaho Fair will also present the following awards: 3. Painted from own design – no canvas Best of Professional Div...... Plaque and $10.00 4. Folk art Best of Amateur Div...... Plaque and $5.00 5. Holiday Best of Painting Mediums ...... Divs. 2 & 17 – Plaque 6. Rosemalling Best of Gourds ...... Divs. 3 & 19 – Plaque 7. Russian Style, i.e. Palekh, Zhostovo Best of Woodwork & Carving ..... Divs. 6, 7, 25 & 26 – Plaque 8. Tole painting – includes metal surfaces Best of Paper/Scrapbook ...... Div. 24 – Plaque 9. Watercolor-from traced pattern not original design Best of Jewelry ...... Divs. 9 & 29 – Plaque 10. Oil-from traced pattern not original design Best of Other Media ...... Divs. 8 & 27 – Plaque 11. Colored Pencil or Pastel-from traced pattern not original In addition The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC will design award $20 to each of the above listed Best of Divisions. 12. Any project of merit

DIVISION 3 - GOURDS PREMIUMS: 1ST-$25 2nd- $15 3rd-$5 4th – Ribbon Class: Crafty Senior Award ...... $20.00 and Rosette 13. Beaded Awarded by ...... The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC 14. Bird house Awarded to the most “senior” exhibitor. Age must be listed on 15. Chip carving the entry form to qualify. 16. Carved – chiseled or gouged 17. Cut – fret work design cut through gourd Most unique/inventive use of material, surface or idea ...... 18. Holiday ...... $20.00 and Rosette 19. Sculpture – any style Awarded by ...... The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC 20. Mask

Iris on Pond Award: 21. Painted – acrylic, pastel watercolor First Place...... $35.00 22. Dyes – leather, ink, etc. Second Place ...... $25.00 23. Inlayed Third Place ...... $15.00 24. Weaving – pine needle, fabric, etc. Award is for the “best use of an Iris flower image” in any exhibit 25. Wood burning submitted to the Hobby Craft Department. 26. Functional use – i.e. lamp, bowl 27. Mixed media – use of at least 2 categories on one gourd 28. Any project of merit 26

DIVISION 4 – LEATHER 70. Beading – any project, no jewelry PREMIUMS: 1ST-$25 2nd- $15 3rd-$5 4th – Ribbon 71. Shadow box Class: 72. Any project of merit 29. Saddles 30. Leather apparel (vest, chaps, hats, etc.) DIVISION 9 – JEWELRY 31. Leather goods (wallets, purses, binders, etc.) PREMIUMS: 1ST-$20 2nd- $10 3rd-$5 4th – Ribbon 32. Horseman tools Entries should be submitted in clear zip lock plastic bag. One 33. Any project of merit entry per bag. Class: DIVISION 5 – METAL ST nd rd th 73. Necklace PREMIUMS: 1 -$25 2 - $15 3 -$5 4 – Ribbon 74. Earrings Class: 75. Bracelet 34. Metal sculpture – original use of material 76. Pin 35. Metal sculpture – reworked material, i.e. shovel bird, 77. Set – 2 or more matching pieces horseshoe art 78. Any project of merit 36. Any project of merit DIVISIONS 10-14 DIVISION 6 – WOOD CARVING PROFESSIONAL/AMATEUR COMBINATION PREMIUMS: 1ST-$25 2nd- $15 3rd-$5 4th – Ribbon Open to both Professional and Amateur. No entry fee will be Class: charged. 37. Animal –realistic and stylized 38. Birds DIVISION 10 – SPORTSMAN 39. Caricature Open to Professional and Amateur 40. Realistic carving –non-animal PREMIUMS: 1ST-$10 2nd- $7.50 3rd-$5 4th – Ribbon 41. Holiday Class: 42. Relief 79. Fishing rods/poles 43. Walking stick 80. Hand-tied flies 44. Any project of merit 81. Knife – handmade (pocket, weapon, sword) 82. Any project of merit DIVISION 7 – WOODWORK, MISCELLANEOUS PREMIUMS: 1ST-$25 2nd- $15 3rd-$5 4th – Ribbon DIVISION 11 – HANDMADE INSTRUMENTS Class: Open to both Professional and Amateur. All instruments 45. Bird feeder or bird house – completely handmade (no kits) must be made by hand from a pattern or of your own design. 46. Children’s toys (cars, boats, etc. No furniture) PREMIUMS: 1ST-$10 2nd- $7.50 3rd-$5 4th – Ribbon 47. Clock Class: 48. Fret work 83. Acoustic guitar 49. Scroll saw – boxes & bowls 84. Electric guitar 50. Scroll saw – inlay & marquetry 85. Drums 51. Furniture, large project over 48” 86. Rainmakers 52. Furniture, small project under 48” 87. Any project of merit 53. Intarsia/Segmentation 54. Holiday DIVISION 12 – HANDCRAFTED DOLLS ST nd rd th 55. Working model PREMIUMS: 1 -$10 2 - $5 3 -$3 4 – Ribbon 56. Walking stick Open to both Professional and Amateur. No commercially 57. Wood burning manufactured clothing or accessories will be accepted as any part 58. Wood burning with color of the entry and will need to be removed before entering the 59. Woodturning-spindle/solid forms including writing exhibit. instruments Class: 60. Woodturning – vases and hollow forms. May include lidded 88. Sculpted dolls: polymer clay or other low-temp cured pieces medium 61. Woodturning – bowls & platters. May include lidded pieces 89. Stuffed dolls or toys: teddy bears, monkeys, etc. 62. Any project of merit 90. Any project of merit

DIVISION 13 – GLASS WORK DIVISION 8 – OTHER MEDIA, ORIGINAL, AND ST nd rd th CREATIVE WORK ONLY-NO KITS PREMIUMS: 1 -$10 2 - $5 3 -$3 4 – Ribbon PREMIUMS: 1ST-$20 2nd- $10 3rd-$5 4th – Ribbon Open to both Professional and Amateur. All items entered Class: may be from a pattern or your own design. 63. Furniture – non wood Class: 64. Holiday – Christmas only, any media 91. Blown glass – hollow work 65. Holiday – other (NO CHRISTMAS), any media 92. Flame worked – solid work (marbles, sculpture) 66. Wreath/Swag/Wall hanging – must have hangers 93. Beads/jewelry – will be judged on glass work only 67. Restoration project – including trunks (project judged on 94. Etched glass overall appearance and technique). Photographs of item 95. Mosaic – functional, i.e. table before restoration to be included for judging. 96. Mosaic – decorative 68. Tangle art – any surface 97. Stained glass 69. Carousel – any size – no ceramics or pictures 98. Any project of merit 27

DIVISION 14 – GO GREEN 129. Beaded PREMIUMS: 1ST-$10 2nd- $7.50 3rd-$5 4th – Ribbon 130. Bird house Open to both Professional and Amateur. 131. Chip carving Items manufactured completely from materials originally used 132. Carved for another purpose i.e. backpacks constructed from fused plastic 133. Cut – fret work design cut through gourd bags. 134. Holiday Class: 135. Sculpture – any style 99. Wearable items 136. Mask 100. Useful items – backpacks, bags, etc. 137. Painted – acrylic, pastel watercolor 101. Decorative items 138. Dyes – leather, ink, etc. 102. Any project of merit 139. Inlayed 140. Weaving – pine needle, fabric, etc. DIVISIONS 15-29 – AMATEUR 141. Wood burning DIVISION 15 142. Functional use – i.e. lamp, bowl FAIR THEME ‘STARS, STRIPES AND FAIR DELIGHTS’ 143. Mixed media – use of at least 2 categories on one gourd PREMIUMS: 1ST-$10 2nd- $7.50 3rd-$5 4th – Ribbon 144. Any project of merit Class: 103. Any project of merit DIVISION 20 – LEATHER PREMIUMS: 1ST-$10 2nd- $5 3rd-$3 4th – Ribbon DIVISION 16 – CREATIVE TEXTILE Class: PREMIUMS: 1ST-$10 2nd- $5 3rd-$3 4th – Ribbon 145. Saddles Class: 146. Leather apparel (vest, chaps, hats, etc.) 104. Crocheted item 147. Leather goods (wallets, purses, binders, etc.) 105. Cross stitch 148. Horseman tools 106. Decorated T-shirt, sweatshirt, or other wearable item 149. Any project of merit 107. Dream catcher or mandella 108. Textile art-tole, airbrushing, liquid embroidery, on fabric DIVISION 21 – METAL 109. Any project of merit PREMIUMS: 1ST-$10 2nd- $5 3rd-$3 4th – Ribbon Class: DIVISION 17 – PAINTING MEDIUMS 150. Metal sculpture – original use of material Includes projects of decorative painting, acrylic, oil, watercolor, 151. Metal sculpture – reworked material, i.e. shovel bird, colored pencil, and pastel using another artist’s design traced on horseshoe art surface. Original designs painted on canvas are to be entered in 152. Any project of merit the Fine Arts department. Painting on fabric is excluded from this division. DIVISION 22 – MODELS PREMIUMS: 1ST-$10 2nd- $5 3rd-$3 4th – Ribbon Judging and display set up requires projects to be moved Class: after entry. Every precaution will be taken for project safety, 110. Novice – Working in this medium for less than one year but please insure that your models are securely constructed. We 111. Painted from a pattern suggest that models be mounted on a solid base and/or wheels to 112. Painted from own design – no canvas be blocked to facilitate safe display. 113. Folk art No repairs or adjustments will be allowed after entry. 114. Holiday NO LEGO OR K’NEX PROJECTS 115. Rosemalling PREMIUMS: 1ST-$7 2nd- $5 3rd-$3 4th – Ribbon 116. Russian Style, i.e. Palekh, Zhostovo Class: 117. Tole painting – includes metal surfaces 153. Aircraft 118. Watercolor-from traced pattern not original design 154. Car 119. Oil-from traced pattern not original design 155. Display (size limit 15”x18” – model to be judged equally 120. Colored Pencil or Pastel-from traced pattern not original with accompanying scenery and background display) design 156. Fantasy (including dragons and fantasy creatures) 121. Any project of merit 157. Science fiction (includes spacecrafts) 158. Ship DIVISION 18 – DOLL HOUSES 159. Military PREMIUMS: 1ST-$12 2nd- $8.50 3rd-$5 4th – Ribbon 160. Any project of merit Class: 122. Complete house with furnishings/handmade DIVISION 23 – LEGO PROJECTS 123. Complete house with furnishings/kit Must be 16 or older to enter. Judging and display set up 124. Miniature furniture, handmade requires projects to be moved. Every precaution will be taken 125. Miniature room box for project safety. Model should be mounted on baseplate 126. Miniature display or vignette attached to solid base with no loose parts or mini figs. Size limit 127. Any project of merit of 15”x15”x20” no larger than a 48”x48” stud base plate. PREMIUMS: 1ST-$7 2nd- $5 3rd-$3 4th – Ribbon DIVISION 19 – GOURDS Class: PREMIUMS: 1ST-$10 2nd- $5 3rd-$3 4th – Ribbon 161. Open display Class: 162. ‘Life in Idaho’ theme entry 128. Novice – Working in this medium for less than one year 163. Any project of merit

DIVISION 24 – PAPER/SCRAPBOOK 208. Dry or silk flower arrangement – no wreaths or swags – Scrapbook pages are limited to 2-page layout. Pages must be framed or in a vase connected and in plastic sleeves. All other items are limited 209. Furniture – non wood to one entry per class. No kits, please. 210. Holiday, Christmas, any media PREMIUMS: 1ST-$7 2nd- $5 3rd-$3 4th – Ribbon 211. Holiday –other – (No Christmas), any media Class: 212. Shadow box 164. Card – Christmas 213. Wreath/Swag/Wall hanging – must have hangers 165. Card – other holiday 214. Restoration project – including trunks (project judged on 166. Card – event, i.e. birthday, shower, thank you overall appearance and technique). Photographs of item 167. Card – stamped before restoration to be included for judging 168. Scrapbook layout 215. Tangle art – any surface 169. Calendar page 216. Any project of merit 170. Recipe or album cover – all sizes DIVISION 28 – TRADITIONAL ART 171. Quilling ST nd rd th PREMIUMS: 1 -$10 2 - $5 3 -$3 4 – Ribbon 172. Altered book Class: 173. Origami – flower 217. Candle 174. Origami – fish, bird, animal 218. Candle display (2 or more candles in a secure arrangement) 175. Origami – ornamental 219. Soap – all types 176. Hand-made paper 220. Any project of merit 177. Any project of merit DIVISION 29 – JEWELRY DIVISION 25 – WOOD CARVING ST nd rd th ST nd rd th PREMIUMS: 1 -$10 2 - $5 3 -$3 4 – Ribbon PREMIUMS: 1 -$10 2 - $5 3 -$3 4 – Ribbon Entries should be submitted in clear zip lock plastic bag. One Class: entry per bag. 178. Novice – Working in this medium for less than one year Class: 179. Animal –realistic and stylized 221. Necklace 180. Birds 222. Earrings 181. Caricature 223. Bracelet 182. Realistic carving –non-animal 224. Pin 183. Holiday 225. Set – 2 or more matching pieces 184. Relief 226. Any project of merit 185. Walking stick 186. Any project of merit DIVISION 30 – MADE BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES DIVISION 26 – WOODWORK, MISCELLANEOUS PREMIUMS: 1ST-$10 2nd- $5 3rd-$3 4th – Ribbon PREMIUMS: 1ST-$10 2nd- $5 3rd-$3 4th – Ribbon The intent of this Division is to encourage truly disabled Class: exhibitors. The Hobby Craft Department will accept and 187. Novice – Working in this medium for less than one year categorize all items entered. If the workmanship of an exhibit 188. Bird feeder or bird house – completely handmade (no kits) surpasses the intent of this Division, the item will be reclassified 189. Children’s toys (cars, boats, etc. No furniture) to keep competition fair for the disabled exhibitor. Please, no 190. Clock jigsaw puzzle posters. One entry form per exhibitor please. 191. Fret work Class: 192. Scroll saw – functional or decorative 227. Holiday 193. Scroll saw – inlay & marquetry 228. Textile art 194. Furniture, large project over 48” 229. Jewelry/beading 195. Furniture, small project under 48” 230. Painting/Drawing/Color Art 196. Intarsia/Segmentation 231. Woodworking 197. Holiday 232. Any project of merit 198. Working model 199. Walking stick DIVISION 31 – SENIORS 65 YEARS OR OLDER 200. Wood burning Seniors may enter this Division and the Amateur Division 201. Wood burning with color NO PROFESSIONALS 202. Woodturning-spindle/solid forms including writing PREMIUMS: 1ST-$10 2nd- $5 3rd-$3 4th – Ribbon instruments Class: 203. Woodturning – vases and hollow forms. May include lidded 233. Decorative painting pieces 234. Gourd 204. Woodturning – bowls & platters. May include lidded pieces 235. Holiday 205. Any project of merit 236. Holiday – No Christmas 237. Miniature, any project DIVISION 27 – OTHER MEDIA, ORIGINAL AND 238. Woodworking CREATIVE WORK ONLY – NO KITS 239. Woodcarving PREMIUMS: 1ST-$10 2nd- $5 3rd-$3 4th – Ribbon 240. Jewelry/beading Class: 241. Any project of merit 206. Carousel – any size, no ceramics or pictures

207. Beading – any project, no jewelry

Department 16 PHOTOGRAPHY

PLEASE READ THE RULES CAREFULLY. The Photography Department has undergone major revamping, which the Superintendent feels better reflects participant’s ongoing changes as to how photography is captured and presented.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday AUGUST 14 11:00-7:00 15 11:00-7:00 16 17 18 FAIR 19 Entry Day – Entry Day – North 8:00 Judging OPENS North Expo Expo 20 21 22 Noon-8:00 23 Noon-8:00 24 Noon-8:00 25 Noon-8:00 26 Noon-8:00 Premium Payout Premium Payout Premium Payout Premium Payout Premium Payout

SUPERINTENDENT: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS: Paul Pulley Chris McNaught – Nampa, Idaho Boise, Idaho Robert Riddle – Boise, Idaho JUDGES: Darin Oswald – Kim Critchfield - TBA

Please Note: You must be 18 years of age to enter this department. See Department 19 for all Youth entries, age 17 & younger.

How to enter: Bring in your entries with the entry form(s) to the Fairgrounds on Monday, Aug. 14 or Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Entries will be taken in the North Expo Building. If you want to enter early and reduce time spent in line on entry days, you have the following 2 options: 1. a) Mail or deliver ONLY your entry form(s) to the Premium Office, 5610 Glenwood, Boise ID 83714 by August 10. b) Then bring your entries to the Fairgrounds on Aug. 14 or Aug. 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. OR 2. a) Enter online by Aug. 10 at www.idahofair.com. Follow the link to Competitive Exhibits. A $2 fee will apply. This fee is per exhibitor, regardless of number of entries or in how many departments you enter. b) Then bring your entries to the Fairgrounds on Aug. 14 or Aug. 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

1. Entries will be received in the North Wing of the Exposition be disqualified and all ribbons and premiums revoked. If Building. Entries must be made on forms supplied by the after two years of NOT charging fees for providing Western Idaho Fair. Articles must be entered by the exhibitor or photography services of any kind, has NOT had photos in a an authorized agent. No article sent by parcel post or express gallery for sale, and/or has NOT taught photography for will be accepted. Exhibitor may enter no more than THREE fees, you can move back to Advanced Amateur Division. articles in the department and only ONE in any class (exception b. Advanced Amateur: An Advanced Amateur is an is the Superintendent Photo Challenge, see rules under the experienced member of camera clubs, photographer with Challenge). All competitive entries must have been taken during formal photography education, experienced photographer the last 24 months by the exhibitor. No items can be entered in who does not sell their photography. the Western Idaho Fair more than one year. Photographers c. Amateur: New to photography, little experience in cannot enter photos in more than one Photographer Division photography, little knowledge or photography training (Professional, Advanced Amateur, Amateur, or Honored d. Honored Citizens: Any photographer who is 65 or older. If Citizens). The one exception is anyone from any Photographer you qualify as a Professional, you cannot enter the Honored Division can also enter the Superintendent Photo Challenge. Citizen Class. 2. New Division and Photographer Classes e. Superintendent Photography Challenge: Open to all a. Professional: A Professional is anyone who is currently photographers. See award for special rules. charging or has charged fees for providing photography 3. Entry Fees: services of any kind, has photos in a gallery for sale, and/or a. An entry fee of $8.00 per item will be charged to entries in teaches photography for fees. If you meet any of the the Professional Division. qualifications for a Professional and knowingly enter photos b. An entry fee of $3.00 per item will be charged to entries in into the Amateur or Advanced Amateur Divisions, you will the Advanced Amateur Division.

c. There is no fee to enter the Amateur or Honored Citizens Divisions. Special Photography Department Rules d. For the special Superintendent Photography Challenge, . Identification: Each entry must have printed on the back in the fee is $25.00 per Challenge entered. the top left corner, the department, division and class number 4. All articles entered shall be under the control of the in which the picture is entered along with the entrants name, Superintendent of this department. Every precaution will be current address and telephone number. No writing or taken to insure the safety of the exhibits, but the markings of any kind may be placed on the front of the photographer assumes all responsibility in case of loss or photograph. After judging, professionals only may place theft and in no case will the Management of the Western a business card on the lower left corner. Improperly Idaho Fair or the Superintendent be responsible for loss or displayed cards will be removed. injury of the same. DIVISION 5 5. Judging: Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 8:00 a.m. The exhibit area SUPERINTENDENT PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE will be closed during judging and will remain closed until all Premiums: 1st – All money collected for the award photographs have been placed for exhibit. When there is no competition, articles will be awarded first, second, third, fourth, Paul Pulley's Superintendent Photography Challenge Honorable Mention or no premium according to the merits of This year we have two Superintendent Photography Challenges. the photo. Any questions as to exhibit classification or eligibility Enter one or both. shall be referred to the Judges. The Judge’s decisions are final. Class 5A – Architectural (exterior or interior) – Can be Color or 6. Premium Pay-Out: Awards will be available at the Premium Monochrome. Images should consist of the interior or exterior of a Office. Copy of Exhibitor Entry Form should be presented building(s), bridge(s), any man-made structures, dams, towers, etc. for premium pay-out. Cash premiums will be paid to those The architecture must be the main component and focus of the entitled to awards on Aug. 22 through Aug. 27 from 12:00 noon photograph. to 8:00 p.m. and on Exhibit Release day, Monday, Aug. 28 from Class 5B – Portrait (Monochrome) – Any Portrait of one or two 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Starting Aug. 29 through Sept. 8, people, printed in Monochrome. awards will be given out from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The

Office will be closed for Labor Day weekend, including the This is a Winner take all Photography Friday prior to Labor Day. Awards not claimed by Sept. 8, Challenge. 2017 will be considered a donation and will revert back to the Rules: Western Idaho Fair general fund. 7. Release: Monday, Aug. 28-10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. In no case  Only one entry is allowed per may exhibits be removed before 10:00 a.m. Mon., Aug. 28. photographer per Challenge (you can Photos which are not claimed within one week after the close of choose to enter both Challenges) and these the fair will be considered to have been abandoned and will be entries do not count against the three entry disposed of as the Manager of the Fair sees fit. Exhibitors must limit in the regular Professional, Advance present claim checks corresponding with entry tags when Amateur, Amateur, or Honored Citizen Competition. claiming exhibits. Exhibits must not be removed without the  Any photo entered in the Superintendent Photo Challenge Superintendent or assistants being present to check out entries. cannot also be entered into the regular Professional, Advance 8. ADDITIONAL RULES: Exhibitors are requested to read the Amateur, Amateur, or Honored Citizen Competition. General Rules of this Fair. Department Rules supersede  Entry Fee per Challenge: $25.00 General Rules.  Size: 8x10 to 12x18  There is only one winner selected for each Challenge. No 2nd,

Special Photography Department Rules 3rd, or 4th places.

. No nudity or suggestive nudity of any kind (including  The winning photographer wins all the money that was

children and babies) collected for that Challenge. That is right; whoever wins gets

. Three (3) items may be entered and only one (1) per class. all the money collected for this Superintendent Photo

. NO mats or frames will be allowed. Mount: Mounted on a Challenge. If ten photographers enter ($25.00 each) and you

hard flat backing such as matte board or foam core. win, you get $250.00 ($25.00 x 10 = $250.00). If 30

Cardboard OR poster board is NOT an acceptable photographers enter ($25.00 each) and you win, you get

mount. Item must be firmly adhered to foam core or matt $750.00 ($25.00 x 30 = $750.00). Please be aware that any

board so that the photograph is rigid & secure. (No winnings over $600 require a completed W-9 for tax purposes.

cardboard, poster board, wood, glass, plastic or formica)  This is your opportunity as a photographer to "Go Big or Go Items must be flush mounted (edge to edge). No mounting Home." Are you up for the challenge? I will be looking for material can be showing behind the photograph. Mount the "Best of the Best" to win it all. cannot exceed ¼ inch thick. No photography will be  Subject: This is my Superintendent Photo Challenge, so each accepted unless mounted. year the subject will change. I will define what the . No Borders are allowed. photographic subject, style, or technique will be for the Photo . Images size rules for each Division is listed within the Challenge. Divisions information. Prints outside the sizes defined for  Even if you qualify as a Professional, no business cards can be each Division will not be accepted. placed on Superintendent Photo Challenge photos. . Single Prints only – No Collage Photos . Monochrome: Monochrome prints consist of black, white  Assigned Subject for the Western Idaho Fair 2017: and shades of gray in between. Toning is allowed, but must Challenge 5A – Architectural (exterior or interior) – Color or cover the entire image and be of a single color; e.g. sepia Monochrome. toning. Prints with spot color, selective color or that are  Assigned Subject for the Western Idaho Fair 2017: covered with two or more colors must be entered in the Challenge 5B – Portrait (Monochrome) – Any Portrait of one Color Print Division. or two people, printed in Monochrome. 31

SPECIAL AWARDS based art image. Special rules: 1) All work must be done on a Fair Theme: The Western Idaho Fair will award a rosette for computer. 2) Must be based on a full sized digital photograph. the photography exhibit that best portrays our fair theme ‘Stars, 3) On the back of your submitted print, you must include a brief Stripes and Fair Delights’. This will be chosen from all entries. description of your process. 4) You must attach a 4x6 print of

Fair Directors Choice: The Western Idaho Fair will award a the original photograph. plaque and rosette to the winner of the Fair Director’s Choice. 8. Cityscape - The urban equivalent of a landscape. 9. Commercial – Types of commercial photography, including Best of Show: The Western Idaho Fair will award a plaque and advertising, product, food, etc. rosette to the Best of Show Professional – Color; Professional – 10. Creative - Utilizes methods which present a fictional or Monochrome; Advanced Amateur – Color; and Advanced conceptual image, or photographic art. Utilizes methods which Amateur – Monochrome. alter the appearance of the image so that it is substantially Judge’s Choice Awards: The Western Idaho Fair will present different from the way it would normally appear to the human three Judge’s Choice Awards. A photograph will be chosen by eye. Examples are: multiple exposures, high key/low key, zoom each judge from either the Professional or Advanced Amateur or uses of camera movement, adding textures or patterns, Divisions to receive a Special Award rosette and a $20 premium. obvious change in natural color, form, and/or shape, and often a Kitchen Craft will present the following monetary awards: $50 blending or composite image. will be presented to the winner of the Fair Director’s Choice, 11. Cultural - Documents a specific unique group of people, and chosen from all photographic entries. $25 each will be presented their life, their activities and/or ceremonies, whether at work or to the Best of Show winners, Color and Monochrome in the at play. Professional and Advanced Amateur Divisions. $50 will be 12. Flowers. presented to the winner of the Fair Theme award. 13. Idaho – Image that when viewed, the viewer knows it is

The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC will give $25 to 4 about “Idaho.” Can be something that says Idaho or is a Surprise Awards; Amateur; Honored Citizen (65 or over); as widely known Idaho location. well as Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent Choice. 14. Landscapes – Any type of landscape that does not have any

man-made objects in the photograph. Watch for the full listing of all of the wonderful Awards that will 15. Macro – Should be taken with macro or close-up lens giving be presented this year. The list of Awards will be posted here as 1:1, 1:2 ratio. they come available. 16. Night Scenes or Night Skies or Astrophotography - Scenes photographed in low light conditions, or where the focus is the night sky or celestial objects. 17. Pictorial – Tells a Story - Subject matter not a landscape, scenic, or where animals or people are the primary subject. Should be other things shown in an interesting or artistic way DIVISION 1 – PROFESSIONAL that tells a story. People and animals may be in the image but st nd rd th Premiums: 1 - $30 2 - $25 3 - $20 No 4 or HM not as the main focus. 18. Photo Journalism – Photojournalism is the process of Professional: Definition of a Professional is anyone who is currently storytelling using the medium of photography as your main charging or has charged fees for providing photography services of story telling device. While a journalist will use their pen and any kind, has photos in a gallery for sale, and/or teaches photography paper to tell stories, photojournalists will use their camera to for fees. If you meet any of the qualifications for a Professional and capture the visual representation of a story. knowingly enter photos into the Amateur or Advanced Amateur 19. Planes, Trains and Automobiles – A photo depicting a Divisions, you will be disqualified and all ribbons and premiums mechanical mode of transportation. revoked. 20. Portrait – Group (3 or more people). An entry fee of $8.00 per item will be charged only to entries in the 21. Portrait – High School Senior Pictures. Professional Division. 22. Portrait – One or Two People.

Image Size Rule: Images can be any size between 8” x 10” and 12” 23. Portrait – Wedding. x 18”. Prints above or below those dimensions will not be accepted. 24. Rodeo – Photo shot at a Rodeo, highlighting the Rodeo or

Class: Rodeo life. 1. Abstracts - Looking at an object in a way that it would not 25. Scenic – Any type of landscape that includes a man-made usually be seen. It often involves the use of color, light, shadow, object (structures, fences, cars, houses, or other object). texture, shape, patterns, and/or form to convey a feeling, 26. Sports or Action – Any subject that is focused on action or sensation or impression. movement. 2. Animals - Any non-winged animals. 27. Street Photography – A type of documentary photography 3. Animals - Birds of Prey that features people often in candid way and in an urban 4. Animals - Winged Animals (not Birds of Prey). environment. 5. Architectural (exterior) – Images should consist of the interior 28. Waterscapes – A photo where water is the primary focus. or exterior of a building(s), bridge(s), any man-made structure(s), dam(s), tower(s), etc. The architecture must be the Best of Show, Professional-Color ...... Rosette and Plaque. main component and focus of the photograph...... Awarded by Western Idaho Fair 6. Architectural (interior) – Images capturing the interior of a Best of Show, Professional-Monochrome ...... Rosette man-made structure. and Plaque...... Awarded by Western Idaho Fair 7. Digital Photographic Arts – The image must start with a full Best of Show Professional-Color ...... $25.00 sized digital photograph, no exceptions. The photo can be Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft manipulated, enhanced, or changed in any way using a Best of Show Professional-Monochrome ...... $25.00 computer and computer software to create your digital photo Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft 32

DIVISION 2 – ADVANCED AMATEUR 49. Night Skies or Astrophotography - Where the focus is the “Color Classes” night sky or celestial objects. 50. Pictorial - Tells a Story - Subject matter not a landscape, Premiums: 1st-$20 2nd-$15 3rd-$10 4th-$5 scenic, or where animals or people are the primary subject. Honorable Mention – Ribbon Should be other things shown in an interesting or artistic way Advanced Amateur: Definition of an Advanced Amateur is an that tells a story. People and animals may be in the image but experienced member of camera clubs, or a photographer with not as the main focus. formal photography education, and is an experienced photographer 51. Planes, Trains and Automobiles - A photo depicting a who does not sell their photography. mechanical mode of transportation. An entry fee of $3.00 per item will be charged only to entries in 52. Portrait - A Child or Children. the Advanced Amateur Division. 53. Portrait - One or Two People.

Image Size Rule: Images can be any size between 8” x 10” and 54. Portrait - Group (3 or more people). 12” x 18”. Prints above or below those dimensions will not be 55. Reflections - Anything that reflects an image as its main accepted. focus - could be water, metal, mirrors, window, glasses, etc.

Color Class: 56. Rodeo – Photograph shot at a Rodeo, highlighting the Rodeo 29. Abstracts – Looking at an object in a way that it would not or Rodeo life. usually be seen. It often involves the use of color, light, 57. Scenic – Any type of landscape that includes a man-made shadow, texture, shape, patterns, and/or form to convey a object (structures, fences, cars, houses, or other object). feeling, sensation or impression. 58. Sports or Action – Any subject that is focused on action or 30. America's Heroes - Anyone who protects us and our country. movement. 31. Animals – Birds of Prey 59. Still Life – Photographs of arranged inanimate objects where 32. Animals – Domestic. the photographer is in control of the direction of light, light 33. Animals – Wild Animals. ratio, shadow edge definition, relationship of objects to each 34. Animals – Winged Animals (not Birds of Prey) other and viewpoint. 35. Architectural (exterior or interior) – Images should consist 60. Waterscapes – A photo where water is the primary focus. of the interior or exterior of a building(s), bridge(s), any man- 61. Winter Scenes – A photo depicting a winter scene.

made structure(s), dam(s), tower(s), etc. The architecture Best of Show-Advanced Amateur Color: $25 by Kitchen Craft must be the main component and focus of the photograph. & Special Rosette and Plaque by Western Idaho Fair 36. Cityscape – The urban equivalent of a landscape. 37. Creative – Utilizes methods which present a fictional or conceptual image, or photographic art. Utilizes methods which alter the appearance of the image so that it is DIVISION 2 – ADVANCED AMATEUR substantially different from the way it would normally appear “Monochrome Classes” to the human eye. Examples are: multiple exposures, high Monochrome prints are defined to consist of black, white, and key/low key, zoom or uses of camera movement, adding shades of gray in between. Toning is allowed, but must cover textures or patterns, obvious change in natural color, form, the entire image and be of a single color; e.g. sepia toning. and/or shape, and often a blending or composite image. Prints with spot color, selective color or that are colored with 38. Cultural – Documents a specific unique group of people, and two or more colors must be entered in the Color Print Division. their life, their activities and/or ceremonies, whether at work or at play. Premiums: 1st-$20 2nd-$15 3rd-$10 4th-$5 39. Digital Photographic Arts – The image must start with a full Honorable Mention – Ribbon sized digital photograph, no exceptions. The photo can be manipulated, enhanced, or changed in any way using a computer and computer software to create your digital photo Advanced Amateur: Definition of an Advanced Amateur is an based art image. Special rules: 1) All work must be done on a experienced member of camera clubs, or a photographer with computer. 2) Must be based on a full sized digital photograph. formal photography education, and is an experienced photographer who does not sell their photography. 3) On the back of your submitted print, you must include a brief description of your process. 4) You must attach a 4x6 An entry fee of $3.00 per item will be charged only to entries in print of the original photograph. the Advanced Amateur Division.

40. Fair Theme - “Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights” Image Size Rule: Images can be any size between 8” x 10” and 41. Farm or Ranch Scenes – Photographs depicting life on or 12” x 18”. Prints above or below those dimensions will not be around a Farm or Ranch environment. accepted.

42. Flowers. Monochrome Class: 43. Idaho – Image that when viewed, the viewer knows it is 62. Abstracts - Looking at an object in a way that it would not about “Idaho.” Can be something that says Idaho or is a usually be seen. It often involves the use of color, light, widely known Idaho location. shadow, texture, shape, patterns, and/or form to convey a 44. Insects/Bugs – Any type of insect. feeling, sensation or impression. 45. Landscapes – Any type of landscape that does not have any 63. Animals – Any animal. man-made objects in the photograph. 64. Architectural (exterior or interior) - Images should consist 46. Macro – Should be taken with macro or close-up lens giving of the interior or exterior of a building(s), bridge(s), any man- 1:1, 1:2 ratio. made structure(s), dam(s), tower(s), etc. The architecture 47. Nostalgia – Represents the quality of a time past, often must be the main component and focus of the photograph. containing antiques and old objects. 65. Flowers. 48. Night Scenes - Scenes photographed in low light conditions (not Night Skies or Astrophotography). 33

66. Idaho - Image that when viewed, the viewer knows it is about 86. Night Scenes – Scenes photographed in low light conditions “Idaho.” Can be something that says Idaho or is a widely (not Night Skies or Astrophotography). known Idaho location. 87. Pictorial - Tells a Story - Subject matter not a landscape, 67. Landscapes - Any type of landscape that does not have any scenic, or where animals or people are the primary subject. man-made objects in the photograph. Should be other things shown in an interesting or artistic way 68. Pictorial - Tells a Story - Subject matter not a landscape, that tells a story. People and animals may be in the image but scenic, or where animals or people are the primary subject. not as the main focus. Should be other things shown in an interesting or artistic way 88. Planes, Trains and Automobiles - A photo depicting a that tells a story. People and animals may be in the image but mechanical mode of transportation. not as the main focus. 89. Portrait – A Child or Children. 69. Planes, Trains and Automobiles - A photo depicting a 90. Portrait – One or Two People. mechanical mode of transportation. 91. Portrait – Group, more than Two People. 70. Portrait - A Child or Children. 92. Scenic – Any type of landscape that includes a man-made 71. Portrait - One or Two People. object (structures, fences, cars, houses, or other object). 72. Scenic - Any type of landscape that includes a man-made 93. Waterscapes – A photo where water is the primary focus. object (structures, fences, cars, houses, or other object). 94. Winter Scenes – A photo depicting a winter scene. 73. Still Life - Photographs of arranged inanimate objects where 95. Other – Any photo of merit not listed above the photographer is in control of the direction of light, light ratio, shadow edge definition, relationship of objects to each other and viewpoint. 74. Street Photography - A type of documentary photography that features people often in a candid way and in an urban environment. DIVISION 4 – HONORED CITIZENS (65 or older) 75. Winter Scenes – A photo depicting a winter scene. “Color or Monochrome” st nd rd th Premiums: 1 -$15 2 -$10 3 -$8 4 -$5 Best of Show-Advanced Amateur Monochrome Special Honorable Mention – Ribbon Rosette and Plaque ...... Awarded by Western Idaho Fair Awarded by Kitchen Craft ...... $25.00 Honored Citizens: Definition of an Honored Citizens is any photographer who is 65 or older.

There is no entry fee.

Image Size Rule: Images can be any size between 8” x 10” and 8” x 12”. Prints above or below those dimensions will not be accepted.

Class: 96. Animals – Any Non-Winged Animal. 97. Animals – Winged Animal. DIVISION 3 –AMATEUR 98. Architectural (exterior or interior) - Images should consist “Color or Monochrome” of the interior or exterior of a building(s), bridge(s), any man- made structure(s), dam(s), tower(s), etc. The architecture st nd rd th Premiums: 1 -$15 2 -$10 3 -$8 4 -$5 must be the main component and focus of the photograph. Honorable Mention – Ribbon 99. Cultural – Documents a specific unique group of people, and Amateur: Definition of an Amateur is someone new to their life, their activities and/or ceremonies, whether at work photography, has little experience in photography, and little or at play. knowledge or photography training. 100. Fair Theme - “Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights”. There is no entry fee. 101. Flowers. Image Size Rule: Images can be any size between 8” x 10” and 8” 102. Insects/Bugs - Any type of insect. x 12”. Prints above or below those dimensions will not be 103. Landscapes - Any type of landscape that does not have any accepted. man-made objects in the photograph. 104. Macro - Should be taken with macro or close-up lens giving Class: 1:1, 1:2 ratio. 76. Animals – Any Domestic Animal. 105. Nostalgia – Represents the quality of a time past, often 77. Animals – Wild Animal. containing antiques and old objects. 78. Animals - Winged Animals. 106. Pictorial - Tells a Story - Subject matter not a landscape, 79. Architectural (exterior or interior) - Images should consist scenic, or where animals or people are the primary subject. of the interior or exterior of a building(s), bridge(s), any man- Should be other things shown in an interesting or artistic way made structure(s), dam(s), tower(s), etc. The architecture that tells a story. People and animals may be in the image but must be the main component and focus of the photograph. not as the main focus. 80. Any Photograph in the Amateur Division made by an Adult 107. Planes, Trains and Automobiles - A photo depicting a with Developmental or Intellectual Disabilities. mechanical mode of Transportation. 81. Fair Theme - “Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights”. 108. Portrait – One or Two People. 82. Farm or Ranch Scenes – Photographs depicting life on or 109. Portrait – Group, more than Two People. around a Farm or Ranch environment. 110. Scenic – Any type of landscape that includes a man-made object 83. Flowers. (structures, fences, cars, houses, or other object). 84. Insects/Bugs - Any type of insect. 111. Other – Any photo of merit not listed above. 85. Landscapes - Any type of landscape that does not have any

man-made objects in the photograph.

Department 17 H OME ARTS

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday AUGUST 14 11:00-7:00 15 11:00-7:00 16 17 18 FAIR 19 Entry Day – Entry Day – South 8:00 Judging OPENS South Expo Expo 20 21 22 Noon-8:00 23 Noon- 24 Noon-8:00 25 Noon-8:00 26 Noon-8:00 Premium Payout 8:00 Premium Premium Payout Premium Payout Premium Payout Payout 27 Noon-8:00 28 10:00-7:00 Aug. 29-31 & Enjoy the Fair: Noon – 10:00 Weekdays & Sunday; Premium Payout All Items are Sept 5-8 Noon – 11:00 Fridays & Saturdays released, 9:00-4:30 All Contact: 208-287-5663 or [email protected] 9:00 Fair Closes Premium Payout Premium Payout

SUPERINTENDENT: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Jayme Adams Katie West – Emmett, Idaho Boise, Idaho Sarah Isaacson – Emmett, Idaho

How to enter:

Bring in your entries with the entry form(s) to the Fairgrounds on Monday, Aug. 14 or Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Entries will be taken in the South Expo Building. If you want to enter early and reduce time spent in line on entry days, you have the following

2 options:

1. a) Mail or deliver ONLY your entry form(s) to the Premium Office, 5610 Glenwood, Boise ID 83714 by August 10.

b) Then bring your entries to the Fairgrounds on Aug. 14 or Aug. 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

OR 2. a) Enter online by Aug. 10 at www.idahofair.com. Follow the link to Competitive Exhibits. A $2 fee will apply. This fee is per

exhibitor, regardless of number of entries or in how many departments you enter.

b) Then bring your entries to the Fairgrounds on Aug. 14 or Aug. 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

1. DEPARTMENT RULES: Exhibitors should read the class any exhibit which is not a true representation of the General Rules & Regulations. Department Rules supersede class in which it is entered. General Rules. All exhibits will be under the control and Exhibitors wishing to sell items may notify the direction of the Superintendent. Every precaution will be Superintendent. Prices cannot appear on the item to be sold. taken to insure the safety of the exhibits, but the exhibitor In case of a sale, the Superintendent or the management of assumes all responsibility in case of loss or theft and in no the Western Idaho Fair will not be responsible for money case will the management of the Western Idaho Fair or the collection or exhibit transfer. Superintendent be responsible for loss or damage to same. PERTAINING TO ALL CLASSES: No glue can be used YOUTH: Ages 17 and younger must enter in Department for construction purposes except for Art Quilts. Exhibit 19. Youth wishing to compete with adults are welcome to accessories must be tied or sewn to project. Glue for enter Department 17 only with the superintendent’s stiffening is allowed. Heat-set embellishments and hemming approval. tape are acceptable. BEGINNERS: Exhibitors with one year or less experience. ALL PICTURES AND FRAMED ITEMS must be ready SENIORS: Exhibitors 65 years and older may enter senior for hanging with suitable picture wire hanger and firmly division classes. To be eligible for the Eldest Senior attached screw eyes. (Please no string, yarn, or thin wire), Award, place your birth date on entry form for and may be under glass. Must not exceed 720 square inches consideration. (24”x30”) including frame. Entries must be made on forms supplied by the Western SEE YOUR DIVISION FOR SPECIFIC RULES AND Idaho Fair. Multiple forms may be used, but each exhibitor REGULATIONS. needs only one exhibitor number for all entries in all 2. JUDGING: Judge’s score cards have assigned values for departments. Entry forms must be presented with items at Appearance/Presentation, Design, Technical Difficulty, time of entry, unless pre-entered. Craftsmanship and Creativity. The department is closed Each exhibitor may enter only one article in each class during judging Wednesday, Aug. 16, 8:00 a.m. Judges will (so one is not in competition with oneself). All items must award premiums only when articles are deemed worthy of be the handwork of the exhibitor, clean and completed merit. If no competition exists, judges may award a second, within the last 12 months. Articles exhibited at the Western third or no premium. Judges may divide classes at their Idaho Fair in previous years will not be eligible for discretion. Premiums will be awarded only on classes listed. competition. The Superintendent shall transfer to the correct Judges decisions are final.

3. PREMIUM PAY-OUT: Awards will be available at the Home Arts Department Quilting Award Premium Office. Copy of Exhibitor Entry Form should be The Western Idaho Fair will present a $25.00 cash award, presented for premium pay-out. Cash premiums will be paid plaque and quilt batt to the “Best of Show” quilt selected from to those entitled to awards on Aug. 22 through Aug. 27 from the six Best of Division award winners in divisions 10 and 25. In 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. and on Exhibit Release day, addition, the Western Idaho Fair will award quilt batts to the Monday, Aug. 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Starting Aug. five remaining “Best of Division” winners. 29 through Sept. 8, awards will be given out from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The Office will be closed for Labor Day Home Arts Quilted Wall Hanging Award weekend, including the Friday prior to Labor Day. Awards The Western Idaho Fair will present six blue ribbon recipients not claimed by Sept. 8, 2017 will be considered a donation in Divisions 11 & 26 with a small size batt.

and will revert back to the Western Idaho Fair general fund. Eldest Senior Citizen Award 4. RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 28 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. IN The Western Idaho Fair will award a $5 premium and rosette to NO CASE MAY EXHIBITS BE REMOVED BEFORE the “Eldest Senior Citizen” entered in Divisions 17 – 31. (If you 10:00 a.m. MONDAY, AUG. 28. Exhibits which are not wish to compete for this award, be sure to provide your birth date claimed within one week after the close of the fair will be on the entry form or when entering online.) The Amalgamated considered to have been abandoned and will be disposed of Sugar Company LLC will award $25 to the winner. as the Manager of the Fair sees fit. Exhibitors must present claim checks corresponding with entry tags when claiming Men’s Award exhibits. Exhibits must not be removed without the The Western Idaho Fair will award a $5 premium and rosette Superintendent or assistants being present to check out for the exhibit which shows the most superior workmanship entries. entered in any division by a man. If you wish to compete for this 5. NO ONE other than the Home Arts staff is permitted in prize, please specify on your entry form. The Amalgamated the display area during Check-in, Judging, and Release Day Sugar Company LLC will award $25 to the winner. due to safety precautions. Go Green Award SPECIAL AWARDS The Western Idaho Fair will award a $5 premium and rosette for the exhibit that displays the best use of recycled materials in Award of Excellence any division. If you wish to compete for this award, please note The Western Idaho Fair will award a certificate and rosette to the use of the recycled materials on your entry form. The the exhibit that shows innovative techniques, creativity and/or Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC will award $25 to the superb workmanship. Kitchen Craft will award $20 to the winner. winner of the Award of Excellence. SPONSORED AWARDS

People’s Choice Award Take a look at the Home Arts Department entries and vote for the

one you believe to be the “sweetest”. The daily winner will Fair Theme Award receive a $20 Gift Card as well as a $5.00 and special ribbon The Western Idaho Fair will award a plaque for the exhibit that awarded by the Western Idaho Fair. best portrays this year’s Fair Theme, ‘Stars, Stripes and Fair A grand prize of a $75 Gift Card and a gift basket full of Delights’. Kitchen Craft will award $20 to the winner of the wonderful Idaho products including a 10 lb. bag of sugar will be Fair Theme Award. awarded and is sponsored by The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC. Best of Division Award The Western Idaho Fair will award a $5 cash award and rosette to the Best of Division in each division where items are deemed worthy of merit. Divisions 1 – 32 or unless otherwise listed. The Boise Basin Quilters, Inc. will present five $30 cash awards Home Arts Superintendent Award and special honorary rosettes for the following categories: Best Kitchen Craft will present a $10 cash award to five Blue Visual Impact, Best Traditional, Best Use of Color, Best Use Ribbon recipients. This award is open to all first place winners of Scraps, and Best Innovative Design. These awards are open within the department. Good luck in the Blue Ribbon Drawing. to all quilted entries in any division. Winning projects will be chosen by the Boise Basin Quilters. Home Arts Department Creative Yarn Work Award The Western Idaho Fair will award a Certificate of Merit and A Stitch In Time Award – The Schuster Family will award a $5.00 premium for yarn entries in each of the following $50 cash prize and rosette for two quilts displaying loving care in categories: Best Use of Color, Best Use of Texture, and Best the making. One quilt from the Senior Division and one quilt Design. All crochet, knit, or woven yarn entries are eligible for from the General Division will be honored in loving memory of this award. Debbie Davis Schuster.

The Western Idaho Chapter of Embroiderer’s Guild of America will present three $25 cash awards for excellence of technique. These awards are open to all entries in Divisions 7 – 9 and 22 – 24. Winning projects will be chosen by the Western Idaho Chapter of Embroiderer’s Guild of America. Come view our new display of various embroidery techniques in the Home Arts Department.

The American Needlepoint Guild will present the following: PREMIUMS FOR ALL DIVISIONS First Place – a $40 cash award and Certificate of Merit; Second UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED: Place – a $25 cash award and a Certificate of Merit; Third Place 1st - $7 2nd - $5 3rd - $3 4th – ribbon – a $10 cash award and a Certificate of Merit. These awards will be chosen and presented by American Needlepoint Guild DIVISION 1 – FAIR THEME Representatives for Divisions 9 & 24 as well as Fair Theme and ‘STARS, STRIPES AND FAIR DELIGHTS’ Seasonal. This division is for exhibits that reflect the current fair theme. All

size limitations, guidelines and rules for Divisions 1 – 32 apply to

items entered in this division. Seniors must enter their fair theme

here. Twisted Ewe Yarn Shop in Boise will award four $25 gift certificates. One for each of the following categories: best use of Class 1 & 2 Premiums: 1st - $9 2nd - $7 3rd - $5 4th – ribbon color in a knitted sock entry, best crocheted toy, best crocheted purse, bag or tote and most unusual knit item. Class: 1. Fair Theme C. Iris on Pond Award – Award is for the “best use of an Iris 2. Original Design flower image” in any exhibit submitted to the Home Arts Needlework Department. DIVISION 2 – CROCHET First Place ...... $35.00 Two “Best of Division” Rosettes will be awarded in this division Second Place ...... $25.00 (Thread and Yarn) Third Place ...... $15.00 Thread 3. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) SWEEPSTAKES AWARDS 4. Doily, under 10” Grand Sweepstakes Award 5. Doily, 10” – 15” The Western Idaho Fair will award a Grand Sweepstakes 6. Doily, over 15” Plaque and Rosette to the person who accumulates the most 7. Household accessory – hot plate mat, potholder or dishcloth points from all classes combined. To be eligible, you must 8. Household accessory – placemat, table runner, decorative enter at least one item in a minimum of five different pillow or dresser scarf divisions. Award will be based on total points earned: (First= 9. Household accessory, 54” in any one direction or smaller – 4 points, Second=2 points, Third=1 point). The number of points luncheon, curtain or bedding in each class will be multiplied by the number of entries in that 10. Household accessory, over 54” in any one direction – table class. All blue ribbon entries awarded the “Best of Division” will cloth, curtain or bedding be awarded ten additional points to be added to the final 11. Household accessory, crochet trimmed – luncheon, table accumulated score toward Grand Sweepstakes. Kitchen Craft cloth, curtain, bed cover or dust ruffle will award $50 to the winner of the Grand Sweepstakes Award. 12. Crochet trimmed – any item 13. Doll clothes (all crocheted) Needle Arts Award 14. Wearing apparel – adult The Western Idaho Fair will award a Sweepstakes Plaque to 15. Wearing apparel – child/infant the exhibitor with the most accumulated points in Divisions 2 – 9 16. Wearing apparel ensemble and 13 – 16 and Divisions 17 – 24 and 28 – 31. Award will be 17. Original Design based on total points earned: First=4 points, Second=2 points, 18. Sets Third=1 point). The number of points in each class will be 19. Any item of merit not listed multiplied by the number of entries in that class. Kitchen Craft will award $20 to the winner of the Needle Arts Award. Yarn 20. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) Clothing and Textiles Award 21. Small household accessory – hot plate mat, potholder, The Western Idaho Fair will award a Sweepstakes Plaque to dishcloth, etc. the exhibitor with the most points in Divisions 10 – 12, 15 and 22. Household accessory – doily, decorative pillow, etc. 16, and Divisions 25 – 27, 30 and 31. Award will be based on 23. Doll clothes total points earned: (First=4 points, Second=2 points, Third=1 24. Animal, doll or toy point). The number of points in each class will be multiplied by 25. Adult fashion accessory – cap the number of entries in that class. Must be quilted or home 26. Adult fashion accessory – scarf, cowls sewn. Kitchen Craft will award $20 to the winner of the 27. Adult fashion accessory–mittens, gloves, socks, slippers, etc Clothing and Textiles Award. 28. Adult fashion accessory-purse, tote or bag 29. Adult wearing apparel – sweater Senior Grand Sweepstakes Award 30. Adult wearing apparel – any other item The Western Idaho Fair will award a Sweepstakes plaque to 31. Child fashion accessory the exhibitor in the Senior Divisions 17 – 31 who accumulates 32. Child wearing apparel the most points. Award will be based on total points earned: 33. Infant fashion accessory (First=4 points, Second=2 point, Third=1 Point). The number of 34. Infant wearing apparel points in each class will be multiplied by the number of entries in 35. Wearing apparel – ensemble that class. Kitchen Craft will award $20 to the winner of the 36. Original Design Senior Grand Sweepstakes Award. 37. Sets 38. Any item of merit not listed  Additional Awards may be presented and will be posted in the Department.

Classes 39 – 47 84. Hand woven, commercial thread – any item Premiums: 1st - $8 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 4th – ribbon 85. Original design 39. Any afghan, any size, by a beginner (one year or less 86. Sets experience) 87. Any item of merit not listed 40. Afghan, baby size or cocoon – single or double crochet, mile-a-minute, blocks or granny squares DIVISION 5 – FELTING 41. Afghan, baby size or cocoon – chevron/ripple, shell or 88. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) popcorn 89. Needle felted – any item 42. Afghan, baby size or cocoon – any pattern not listed 90. Reclaimed wool (repurposed knit or woven materials) – any 43. Afghan – single or double crochet stitch, or mile-a-minute item 44. Afghan – blocks or granny squares 91. Hand-made, felted-commercial yarn (handspun see Division 45. Afghan – chevron/ripple, shell, or popcorn 4 and/or use class 95) 46. Afghan – combined pattern stitches, samplers, fisherman/ 92. Wool Felt Applique Irish, rose insert, Apache tears, Navaho, Tunisian, 93. Original design Matelassé, Cathedral Windows, and cable. 94. Sets 47. Afghan – any pattern not listed 95. Any item of merit not listed

DIVISION 3 – KNITTING DIVISION 6 – LACEWORK 48. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 96. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 49. Small household accessory – hot plate mat, potholder, 97. Needle lace (reticella, “punto in aria”, teneriffe, tape lace, dishcloth, etc. gross point, point-de-France, rose point, point de neige, etc.) 50. Household accessory – doily, decorative pillow, etc. – any item (See also Division 7 dimensional embroidery and 51. Doll clothes Division 8 whitework) 52. Animal, doll or toy 98. Bobbin lace – any item 53. Adult fashion accessory – cap 99. Knit lace – any item 54. Adult fashion accessory – scarves 100. Crochet lace – any item 55. Adult fashion accessory – cowls and infinity scarves 101. Tatting – household accessory 56. Adult fashion accessory – mittens, gloves 102. Tatting – wearing apparel, collars, cuffs, yardage, etc. 57. Adult fashion accessory – socks and slippers 103. Original design 58. Adult fashion accessory – purse, tote or bag 104. Sets 59. Adult wearing apparel – shawls 105. Miscellaneous 60. Adult wearing apparel – sweater 61. Adult wearing apparel – any other item 62. Child fashion accessory DIVISION 7 – EMBROIDERY & CREWEL 63. Child wearing apparel See Department Rules for framing specifications. All work done 64. Infant fashion accessory by hand. 65. Infant wearing apparel 106. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 66. Wearing apparel ensemble 107. Any item worked on preprinted fabric 67. Loom knit item 108. Bunka – any item 68. Original design 109. Candlewicking – any item 69. Sets 110. Huck weaving – any item 70. Any item of merit not listed 111. Dimensional embroidery (Brazilian, silk ribbon, stumpwork, wired needle lace) – any item (see also Division 6 needle Classes 71 – 74 lace) Premiums: 1st - $8 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 4th – ribbon 112. Small household accessory – napkin, towel, pillow case 71. Any afghan – any size, by a beginner (one year or less 113. Medium household accessory – decorative pillow, placemat, experience) table runner or dresser scarf 72. Afghan – baby size or cocoon – any pattern 114. Large household accessory – luncheon, table cloth, curtain 73. Afghan – cable stitch, chevron/ripple stitch, sampler (3 or or bedding more patterns) 115. Original design 74. Afghan – any pattern not listed 116. Sets 117. Any item of merit not listed

DIVISION 4 – HAND SPINNING AND WEAVING Spinners enter one skein only (weighing at least 2 oz.) per class. DIVISION 8 – COUNTED THREAD Weavers may enter items in this division using handspun or See department rules for framing specifications. commercial yarns where specified. 118. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 75. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 119. Whitework (drawn or pulled threads, hardanger) – any item 76. Any hand spun felted item (see also Division 6 needle lace) 77. Hand spun yarn, finished item – knit or crochet 120. Blackwork (any color thread) – any item 78. Hand spun skein – sheep wool 121. Beadwork – any item (No Hot Glue) 79. Hand spun skein – plant fiber 122. Small household accessory – napkin, towel, pillow case 80. Hand spun skein – other fiber 123. Medium household accessory – decorative pillow, placemat, 81. Hand spun skein – mixed fiber table runner, dresser scarf 82. Hand spun skein – novelty 124. Large household accessory – luncheon, table cloth, curtain 83. Hand woven and hand spun – any item or bedding 125. Cross stitch – picture, up to 11 stitches per inch 38

126. Cross stitch – picture, 14 stitches per inch, fabric size up to 60”x90”) will be judged together while items over 300” 8 ½” x 12” perimeters (approximately 80”x90” and larger) will be judged 127. Cross stitch – picture, 14 stitches per inch, together. In classes not split along these lines, judges may divide fabric size larger than 8 ½” x 12” the class according to their discretion. 128. Cross stitch – picture, 16 stitches per inch 129. Cross stitch – picture, 18+ stitches per inch THIS DIVISION IS A ONE PERSON PROJECT EXCEPT 130. Picture – linen, 18+ stitches per inch WHERE SPECIFICALLY STATED. Please list names of all 131. Original design stitching partners on the entry form along with your description. 132. Sets 133. Any item of merit not listed Classes 146 – 151 Smaller projects (215” perimeter and less) Premiums: 1st - $8 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 4th – ribbon DIVISION 9 – NEEDLEPOINT OR PETIT POINT 146. Beginning quilter, “First Project” – baby or crib size Items worked on canvas or congress cloth. See Department rules quilt/comforter, or small project (list work done by others) for framing specifications 147. Small quilting project – mini quilt, doll quilt, placemat, table 134. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) runner, dresser scarf 135. Bargello – any item 148. Baby or crib size quilt approximately 36”x54”– any 136. Needlepoint – all counts, one type of stitch technique 137. Needlepoint – any item up to 17 count, multiple type of 149. Quilt, 215” perimeter or less – any technique stitches 150. Quilt, 215” perimeter or less – pieced by exhibitor, quilted 138. Needlepoint – any item 18 count, multiple type of stitches by another 139. Needlepoint – plastic canvas, one type of stitch, any item 151. Any item of merit not listed (quilted clothing, purses, 140. Needlepoint – plastic canvas, multiple type of stitches, any computer totes, etc.) item 141. Needlepoint – 25 count or greater, multiple type stitches Classes 152 – 175 Medium (216”-300” perimeters) and Large 142. Painted canvas, any count, one type of stitch (over 300” perimeters) projects 143. Painted canvas, any count, multiple type stitches Premiums: 1st - $10 2nd - $7 3rd - $5 4th – ribbon 144. Original or interpretation – any count. Written statement of 152. Beginning quilter, “First Quilt” – youth and larger sizes, any designers inspiration, or changes made to the original design technique (list work done by others) 145. Any item of merit not listed 153. Beginning track-mounted machine user “First Quilt” – youth

DIVISION 10 – QUILTING and larger sizes, any technique Four “Best of Division” rosettes will be awarded in this division. 154. Any quilt made by a group One “Best of Show” quilt will be selected from the general and 155. Quilt – pieced by exhibitor, hand quilted by another senior division winners. See “SPECIAL AWARDS” for details. 156. Quilt – pieced by exhibitor, stationary machine quilted by DIVISION RULES: All quilts MUST have a 6” sleeve stitched another at the top (on the back) of the entry to accommodate a cross pole 157. Quilt, 216”-300” perimeter, pieced by exhibitor, track- for hanging although the sleeve for a baby or crib size quilt may mounted machine quilted by another be narrower (3”-6” width). Mini quilts, doll quilts, small 158. Quilt, over 300” perimeter, pieced by exhibitor, track- household accessories, and various miscellaneous items such as mounted machine quilted by another clothing and purses do not need sleeves. To make the sleeve: 159. Mixed techniques, appliquéd/pieced – quilted by another Use a strip of fabric the full width of the quilt and 14” wide; fold 160. Appliquéd and pieced by hand the strip in half the full length; sew it together with a ½” seam 161. Appliquéd by hand, pieced by machine (the result is a long tube/sleeve); turn it inside out which places 162. Appliquéd and pieced by machine the seam inside the tube/sleeve; iron the tube/sleeve with the 163. Pieced by hand and quilted by hand seam in the middle; place the pressed tube/sleeve with the seam 164. Pieced by machine, quilted by hand against the back of the quilt; pin the tube/sleeve to the quilt back 165. Quilt, 216-300” perimeter, pieced by machine, quilted by one inch from the top. Please hand stitch both the TOP and stationary machine BOTTOM of the sleeve to the back of the quilt. Stitching of 166. Quilt, over 300” perimeter, pieced by machine, quilted by the sleeve will not be judged. Take care to not go through to the stationary machine front of the quilt. (See following illustration.) 167. Pieced by machine, quilted by programmed track-mounted machine 168. Quilt, 216”-300” perimeter – pieced by machine, quilted free hand by track-mounted machine 169. Quilt, over 300” perimeter – pieced by machine, quilted free hand by track-mounted machine 170. Mixed techniques 171. Special Techniques – trapunto, crazy quilts, embellished/ beaded, embroidered, wholecloth, yoyo, cathedral windows and novelty SIZE: List measurements with description on entry form. Items 172. Quilt made with heirloom fabrics or reclaimed quilt tops with 215” perimeters or less (small projects, baby/lap size quilts, (list work done by others) misc. items) enter in first section classes 146-151. Medium and 173. Comforter – any technique, tied large items enter in second section classes 152-175. In classes 174. Professional/Master exhibitor (past blue ribbon recipient) divided by size, medium items with 216”-300” perimeters (lap class – any technique (professionals are not excluded from size approximately 54”x72” and youth size approximately other classes) 175. Any item of merit not listed (list work done by others) 39

DIVISION 11 – WALL HANGINGS AND ART QUILTS Special Occasion, Tailoring and Fashion Sewing Note: Small entries 36” x 36” (144” perimeter) and under. Large Classes 210 – 222 entries over 36” x 36” (144” perimeter). Entries must be ready to Premiums: 1st - $10 2nd - $7 3rd - $5 4th – ribbon hang. See Division 10 – Quilting for directions (page 39, left 210. Any smocked item – hand or machine column). The tube/sleeve for small entries can be narrower. 211. Christening gowns 212. Children’s special occasion dress Classes 176 – 185 213. Women’s special occasion dress Premiums: 1st - $8 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 4th – ribbon 214. Wedding dress 176. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 215. Blazer or suit jacket – men’s, women’s or children’s 177. Small – quilted 216. Suits (ensemble) – men’s, women’s or children’s 178. Small – appliquéd, embroidered 217. Outerwear (unlined coats and jackets) – men’s, women’s or 179. Small – mixed techniques children’s 180. Small – art quilt 218. Outerwear (lined dress coats and jackets) – men’s, women’s 181. Large – quilted or children’s 182. Large – appliquéd, embroidered 219. Heirloom or any authentically constructed period piece 183. Large – mixed techniques (include pattern and information) 184. Large – art quilt 220. Costume – men’s, women’s or children’s 185. Any item of merit not listed 221. Any original designed garment (include any pattern pieces) 222. Any item of merit not listed

DIVISION 12 – SEWING Five “Best of Division” rosettes will be awarded in this division. Sewn Dolls, Accessories & Stuffed Toys Crochet and knit dolls & accessories are listed in those divisions

223. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) Household Items 224. Doll 186. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 225. Doll clothing 187. Small household accessory – hot plate mat, potholder, 226. Doll accessory napkin, towel, pillow case, etc. 227. Stuffed Animal 188. Household accessory – decorative pillow 228. Any item of merit not listed 189. Household accessory – placemat, table runner, dresser scarf 190. Large Household accessory – luncheon, tablecloth, curtain, bed skirt, duvet cover, blanket DIVISION 13 191. Any item of merit not listed (see Casual Adult Apparel- HOOKED, LATCH HOOKED OR PUNCHED Wall hanging entries must be ready to hang. See Division 10 – Fashion accessories for aprons/purses) QUILTING Page 39 for directions. The tube/sleeve for small

entries (up to 36” x 36”) can be narrower. Casual Children and Infant Apparel 229. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 192. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 230. Pillows and pictures 193. Sportswear (t-shirt, sweatshirts, shorts, pants, etc. made 231. Wall hanging or rug – hooked from knit materials) 232. Wall hanging or rug – latch hooked 194. Simple construction blouses, skirts and dresses (pull-on or 233. Wall hanging or rug – punched elasticized openings) 234. Any item of merit not listed 195. Blouses and shirts with collars or button fronts, vests 196. Fitted pants, shorts, or skirts 197. Advanced construction casual dress or jumper (zippers, DIVISION 14 – RUGS Rugs that are hooked, latch hooked or punched need to go in their button fronts, collars, cuffs) specific divisions. 198. Ensemble 235. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 199. Any item of merit not listed 236. Braided

237. Rag Casual Adult Apparel 238. Any item of merit not listed 200. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 201. Sportswear (t-shirt, sweatshirts, shorts, pants, etc. made from knit materials) DIVISION 15 – MINIATURES Doll House Items/Scale (1 inch = 1 foot) 202. Simple construction blouses, skirts and dresses (pull-on or 239. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience in elasticized openings) miniatures or specific art) 203. Blouses and shirts with collars or button fronts, vests 240. Crochet or knit – any item of merit 204. Fitted pants, shorts, or skirts 241. Home sewn – any item of merit 205. Advanced construction casual dress or jumper (zippers, 242. Needlework (lace, embroidery/crewel, counted thread, button fronts, collars, cuffs) needlepoint) – any item of merit 206. Ensemble 243. Original design 207. Fashion accessory – apron 244. Sets 208. Fashion accessory – soft purses, totes 245. Any item of merit not listed 209. Any item of merit not listed .

DIVISION 16 Yarn NEEDLEWORK WITH A HOLIDAY THEME 276. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 246. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience in 277. Small household accessory – hot plate mat, potholder, specific art) dishcloth, etc. 247. Christmas tree ornament, highly detailed (thread crochet, 278. Household accessory – doily, decorative pillow, etc. lace, embroidery/crewel, counted threads, needlepoint – not 279. Doll clothes plastic canvas) – any item 280. Animal, doll or toy 248. Christmas tree ornament, less complex (yarn knit or crochet, 281. Fashion accessory – cap, mittens, gloves, slippers, socks home sewn, plastic canvas needlepoint) – any item 282. Fashion accessory – scarf, cowl 249. Christmas stocking, highly detailed (thread crochet, lace, 283. Wearing apparel – adult embroidery/crewel, counted threads, needlepoint – not 284. Wearing apparel – child/infant plastic canvas)– any item 285. Wearing apparel ensemble 250. Christmas stocking, less complex (yarn knit or crochet, 286. Original design home sewn-fabric or felt) – any item 287. Sets 251. Holiday thread crochet – any item 288. Any item of merit not listed 252. Holiday crochet or knit – yarn project Classes 289 – 295 253. Holiday needlework (lace, embroidery/crewel, counted Premiums: 1st - $8 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 4th – ribbon thread, needlepoint) – any item 289. Any afghan, any size, by a beginner (one year or less 254. Small holiday banner or wall hanging – not to exceed 30” in experience) any one direction 290. Afghan, baby size or cocoon – any pattern 255. Large holiday banner or wall hanging – over 30” in any one 291. Afghan – single or double crochet stitch, mile-a-minute, direction blocks or granny squares 256. Small household accessory or decoration – napkin, towel, 292. Afghan – chevron/ripple, shell, or popcorn pot holder, hot plate mat, etc. 293. Afghan – combined pattern stitches, samplers, fisherman/ 257. Medium household accessory or decoration – decorative Irish, rose insert, Apache tears, Navaho, Tunisian, pillow, placemat, table runner, dresser, scarf, etc. Matelassé, Cathedral Windows, and cable. 258. Large household accessory or decoration – luncheon, table 294. Afghan – multicolored made with scrap yarn cloth, bedding, etc. 295. Afghan – any pattern not listed 259. Holiday – any item of merit not listed

DIVISION 18 DIVISIONS 17 – 31 SENIORS – KNITTING Exhibitors entering senior classes must be 65 years or older. 296. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) The Western Idaho Fair will award a $5 premium and rosette to 297. Small household accessory – hot plate mat, potholder, the “Eldest Senior Citizen” entered in Divisions 17 – 31. (If you dishcloth, etc. wish to compete for this award, be sure to provide your birth date 298. Household accessory – doily, decorative pillow, etc. on the entry form or when entering online.) The Amalgamated 299. Doll clothes Sugar Company LLC will award $25 to the winner. 300. Animal, doll or toy  Seniors have the option to enter items in both the general 301. Fashion accessory – cap, mittens, gloves, slippers, socks classes and Sr. division classes although fair theme items must 302. Fashion accessory – scarf, cowl be entered in Division 1. 303. Wearing apparel – adult

DIVISION 17 304. Wearing apparel – child/infant SENIORS – CROCHET 305. Wearing apparel ensemble Two “Best of Division” Rosettes will be awarded in this division. 306. Original design 307. Sets Thread 308. Any item of merit not listed 260. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 261. Doily, 15” and under Classes 309 – 312 262. Doily, over 15” Premiums: 1st - $8 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 4th – ribbon 263. Household accessory – hot plate mat, potholder or dish cloth 309. Any afghan, any size, by a beginner (one year or less 264. Household accessory – placemat, table runner, decorative experience) pillow or dresser scarf 310. Afghan, baby size or cocoon – any pattern 265. Household accessory, 54” in any one direction or smaller – 311. Afghan – cable stitch, chevron/ripple stitch, sampler (3 or luncheon, curtain or bedding more patterns) 266. Household accessory, over 54” in any one direction – table 312. Afghan – any pattern not listed cloth, curtain or bedding 267. Household accessory, crochet trimmed – luncheon, table cloth, curtain, bed cover or dust ruffle 268. Crochet trimmed – any item 269. Doll clothes (all crocheted) 270. Wearing apparel – adult 271. Wearing apparel – child/infant 272. Wearing apparel ensemble 273. Original design 274. Sets 275. Any item of merit not listed 41

DIVISION 19 DIVISION 23 SENIORS – HAND SPINNING AND WEAVING SENIORS – COUNTED THREAD Spinners enter one skein only (weighing at least 2 oz.) per class. See Department Rules for framing specifications. Weavers may enter items in this division using handspun or 350. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) commercial yarns where specified. 351. Whitework (drawn or pulled threads, hardanger) – any item 313. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) (see also Division 21 needle lace) 314. Hand spun yarn – finished item 352. Blackwork (any color thread) – any item 315. Hand spun skein 353. Beadwork – any item (No Hot Glue) 316. Hand woven and hand spun – any item 354. Small household accessory – napkin, towel, pillow case 317. Hand woven, commercial thread – any item 355. Medium household accessory – decorative pillow, placemat, 318. Original design table runner, dresser scarf 319. Sets 356. Large household accessory – luncheon, table cloth, curtain 320. Any item of merit not listed or bedding 357. Cross stitch – picture, up to 11 stitches per inch

358. Cross stitch – picture, 14 stitches per inch DIVISION 20 359. Cross stitch – picture, 16 stitches per inch SENIORS - FELTING 360. Cross stitch – picture, 18+ stitches per inch 321. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 361. Picture – linen, 18+ stitches per inch 322. Needle felted – any item 362. Original design 323. Reclaimed wool (repurposed knit or woven materials) – any 363. Sets item 364. Any item of merit not listed 324. Hand-made, felted-commercial yarn (handspun see Division 19, and/or use class 328) 325. Wool Felt Applique DIVISION 24 326. Original design SENIORS – NEEDLEPOINT OR PETIT POINT 327. Sets Items worked on canvas or congress cloth. See Department rules 328. Any item of merit not listed for framing specifications.

365. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) DIVISION 21 366. Bargello – any item SENIORS – LACEWORK 367. Needlepoint – all counts, one type of stitch 329. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 368. Needlepoint – any item up to 17 count, multiple types of 330. Needle lace (reticella, “punto in aria”, teneriffe, tape lace, stitches gross point, point-de-France, rose point, point de neige, etc.) 369. Needlepoint – any item 18 count, multiple type of stitches – any item (see also Division 22 dimensional embroidery, 370. Needlepoint – plastic canvas, one type of stitch, any item and Division 23 whitework) 371. Needlepoint – plastic canvas, multiple type of stitches, any 331. Bobbin lace – any item item 332. Knit lace – any item 372. Needlepoint – 25 count or greater, multiple type stitches 333. Crochet lace – any item 373. Painted canvas, any count, one type of stitch 334. Tatting – any item 374. Painted canvas, any count, multiple type stitches 335. Original design 375. Original or interpretation – any count. Written statement of 336. Sets designers inspiration, or changes made to the original design 337. Miscellaneous 376. Any item of merit not listed

DIVISION 25 DIVISION 22 SENIORS – QUILTING SENIORS – EMBROIDERY & CREWEL Two “Best of Division” rosettes will be awarded in this division. See Department Rules for framing specifications. All work done One “Best of Show” quilt will be selected from the general and by hand. senior division winners. See “SPECIAL AWARDS” for details. 338. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) DIVISION RULES: All quilts MUST have a 6” sleeve stitched 339. Any item worked on preprinted fabric at the top (on the back) of the entry to accommodate a cross pole 340. Bunka – any item for hanging although the sleeve for a baby or crib size quilt may 341. Candlewicking – any item be narrower (3”-6” width). Mini quilts, doll quilts, small 342. Huck weaving – any item household accessories, and various miscellaneous items such as 343. Dimensional embroidery (Brazilian, silk ribbon, stumpwork, clothing and purses do not need sleeves. See Division 10- wired needle lace) – any item (see also Div. 21 needle lace) 344. Small household accessory – napkin, towel, pillow case Quilting for directions to make the sleeve (Page 39) SIZE: List measurements with description on entry form. Items 345. Medium household accessory – decorative pillow, placemat, with 215” perimeters or less (small projects, baby/lap size quilts, table runner or dresser scarf misc. items) enter in first section classes 377-381. Medium and 346. Large household accessory – luncheon, table cloth, curtain large items enter in second section classes 382-399. In classes or bedding divided by size, medium items with 216”-300” perimeters (lap 347. Original design size approximately 54”x72” and youth size approximately 348. Sets 60”x90”) will be judged together while items over 300” 349. Any item of merit not listed perimeters (approximately 80”x90” and larger) will be judged

together. In classes not split along these lines, judges may divide the class according to their discretion.

THIS DIVISION IS A ONE PERSON PROJECT EXCEPT DIVISION 27 WHERE SPECIFICALLY STATED. List names of all SENIORS – SEWING stitching partners on the entry form along with your description. Four “Best of Division” Rosettes will be awarded in this division.

Classes 377 – 381 Smaller projects (215” perimeter and less) Household Items Premiums: 1st - $8 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 4th – ribbon 406. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 377. Beginning quilter, “First Project” – baby or crib size 407. Household accessory – decorative pillow quilt/comforter, or small project (list work done by others) 408. Household accessory – placemat, table runner, dresser scarf 378. Small quilting project – mini quilt, doll quilt, placemat, table 409. Household accessory – luncheon, table cloth, curtain, bed runner, dresser scarf skirt, duvet cover 379. Quilt, 215” perimeter or less –any technique 410. Any item of merit not listed 380. Quilt, 215” perimeter or less – pieced by exhibitor, quilted by another Casual Apparel 381. Any item of merit not listed (quilted clothing, purses, 411. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) computer totes, etc.) 412. Sportswear (t-shirt, sweatshirts, shorts, pants, etc. made from knit materials) Classes 382 – 399 Medium (216”-300” perimeters) and Large 413. Simple construction blouses, skirts and dresses (pull-on or (over 300” perimeters) projects elasticized openings) Premiums: 1st - $10 2nd - $7 3rd - $5 4th – ribbon 414. Blouses and shirts with collars or button fronts, vests 382. Beginning quilter, “First Quilt”, youth and larger sizes – any 415. Fitted pants, shorts, or skirts technique (list work done by others) 416. Advanced construction casual dress or jumper (zippers, 383. Quilt – pieced by exhibitor, hand quilted by another button fronts, collars, cuffs) 384. Quilt – pieced by exhibitor, stationary machine quilted by 417. Ensemble another 418. Any item of merit not listed 385. Quilt – pieced by exhibitor, track-mounted machine quilted by another Special Occasion, Tailoring and Fashion Sewing 386. Mixed techniques, appliquéd/pieced – quilted by another Classes 419 – 431 st nd rd th 387. Appliquéd by hand, pieced by hand Premiums: 1 - $10 2 - $7 3 - $5 4 – ribbon 388. Appliquéd by hand, pieced by machine 419. Any smocked item – hand or machine 389. Appliquéd and pieced by machine 420. Christening gowns 390. Pieced by hand and quilted by hand 421. Children’s special occasion dress 391. Pieced by machine, quilted by hand 422. Women’s special occasion dress 392. Quilt – pieced by machine, quilted by stationary machine 423. Wedding dress 393. Pieced by machine, quilted by track-mounted machine 424. Blazer or suit jacket – men’s, women’s or children’s 394. Mixed techniques 425. Suits (ensemble) – men’s, women’s or children’s 395. Special Techniques – trapunto, crazy quilts, embellished/ 426. Outerwear (unlined coats and jackets) – men’s, women’s or beaded, embroidered, Wholecloth, yoyo, cathedral windows children’s and novelty 427. Outerwear (lined dress coats and jackets) – men’s, women’s 396. Quilt made with heirloom fabrics or reclaimed quilt tops or children’s (list work done by others) 428. Heirloom or any authentically constructed period piece 397. Scrap Quilt (include pattern and information) 398. Comforter – any techniques, tied 429. Costume – men’s, women’s or children’s 399. Any item of merit not listed (list work done by others) 430. Any original designed garment (include any pattern pieces) 431. Any item of merit not listed

DIVISION 26 Sewn Dolls, Accessories & Stuffed Toys SENIORS – WALL HANGINGS Crochet and knit dolls & accessories are listed in those divisions Note: Small entries 36” x 36” (144” perimeter) and under. Large 432. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) entries over 36” x 36” (144” perimeter). Entries must be ready to 433. Doll hang. See Division 10 – QUILTING for directions (Page 39). 434. Doll clothing The tube/sleeve for small entries can be narrower. 435. Doll accessory 436. Stuffed animal Classes 400 – 405 437. Any item of merit not listed st nd rd th Premiums: 1 - $8 2 - $6 3 - $4 4 – ribbon 400. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 401. Small – quilted 402. Small – appliquéd or embroidered 403. Large – quilted 404. Large – appliquéd or embroidered 405. Any item of merit not listed

DIVISION 28 DIVISION 31 SENIORS – HOOKED, LATCH HOOKED OR PUNCHED SENIORS – NEEDLEWORK WITH A HOLIDAY THEME Wall hanging entries must be ready to hang. See Division 10- 454. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience in QUILTING page 39 for directions. The tube/sleeve for small specific art) entries (up to 36” x 36”) can be narrower. 455. Christmas tree ornament 438. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 456. Christmas stocking 439. Wall hanging or rug – hooked 457. Holiday thread crochet – any item 440. Wall hanging or rug – latch hooked 458. Holiday crochet or knit – yarn project 441. Wall hanging or rug – punched 459. Holiday needlework (lace, embroidery/crewel, counted 442. Any item of merit not listed thread, needlepoint) – any item 460. Holiday banner or wall hanging

461. Holiday home accessory – any item DIVISION 29 462. Any item of merit not listed SENIORS – RUGS Rugs that are hooked, latch hooked or punched should be entered in their specific divisions. DIVISION 32 443. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) MADE BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 444. Braided AWARD: The Western Idaho Fair will award a Best of 445. Rag Division rosette where items are deemed worthy of merit. 446. Any item of merit not listed 463. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 464. Crochet, thread – any item

465. Crochet or knit, yarn – any item DIVISION 30 466. Embroidery/crewel, counted thread, needlepoint – any item SENIORS – MINIATURES other than plastic canvas Doll House Items/Scale (1 inch = 1 foot) 467. Needlepoint on plastic canvas – any item 447. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience in 468. Quilts – any item miniatures or specific art) 469. Home sewn – any item 448. Crochet or knit – any item of merit 470. Felted – any item 449. Home sewn – any item of merit 471. Home spun or woven – any item 450. Needlework (lace, embroidery/crewel, counted thread, 472. Hooked, latch hooked or punched – any item needlepoint) – any item of merit 473. Rug – braided or rag 451. Original design 474. Miniature 452. Sets 475. Holiday theme ornaments 453. Any item of merit not listed 476. Holiday theme household accessory (including stockings) – any item 477. Original design 478. Sets 479. Any item of merit not listed

Department 18 CULINARY

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday AUGUST 14 11:00-7:00 15 11:00-7:00 16 17 18 Fair Opens 19 Entry Day – Entry Day – South 9:00 Judging 12:30-8:30 Food 12:30-8:30 Food South Expo Expo Safety Advisor Safety Advisor 20 21 22 Noon-8:00 23 Noon-8:00 24 Noon-8:00 25 Noon-8:00 26 Noon-8:00 12:30-8:00 Food 3-8 Food Safety Premium Payout Premium Payout Premium Payout Premium Payout Premium Payout Safety Advisor Advisor 3-8 Food Safety 3-8 Food Safety 3-8 Food Safety 12:30-8:30 Food 12:30-8:30 Food Advisor Advisor Advisor Safety Advisor Safety Advisor 27 Noon-8:00 28 10:00-7:00 Aug. 29-31 & University of Idaho Food Safety Advisors will assist you with food Premium Payout All Items are Sept 5-8 preservation questions according to the schedule above. Food Safety 12:30-8:30 Food released, 9:00-4:30 All Advisors are trained volunteers who have successfully completed an in- Safety Advisor Premium Payout Premium Payout 9:00 Fair Closes depth course in food preservation.

SUPERINTENDENTS: Barbara Abo Suzanne Craig Boise, Idaho Contact: [email protected] Boise, Idaho

Please Note: See Department 19 for all Youth entries, age 17 & younger. Youth are welcome to enter Department 18 if they wish to compete with adults.

1. Entries will be received in the South Wing of the closed for Labor Day weekend, including the Friday prior Exposition Building. Entries must be made on forms to. Awards not claimed by Sept. 8, 2017 will be supplied by the Western Idaho Fair. Entry forms must be considered a donation and will revert back to the Western presented with items at time of entry. Only one entry in a Idaho Fair general fund. class will be accepted from any one person. Two or more 4. Release: Monday, Aug. 28-10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. In no exhibitors cannot combine entries. All preparation must case may exhibits be removed before 10:00 a.m. Monday, be done by the exhibitor from scratch. NO MIXES. Aug. 28. Exhibits which are not claimed within one week Only products of the “home kitchen” are eligible to after the close of the fair will be considered to have been compete. Items which have been shown at previous fairs are abandoned and will be disposed of as the Manager of the not eligible. An entry fee of $1.00 will be charged for each Fair sees fit. item entered in the Professional Division of Cake Exhibitors must present claim checks corresponding with Decorating. “Professional” in this Department refers to entry tags when claiming exhibits. Exhibits must not be those who teach or those whose products are priced or sold removed without the Superintendent or assistants being on a regular basis. present to check out entries. 2. Judging: Wednesday, Aug. 16 – 9:00 a.m. This area will 5. Additional Rules: Exhibitors are requested to read the be closed during judging. Premiums will be awarded only General Rules and regulations in the front of this on classes listed here. The Judges will not award premiums book/website. Department Rules supersede General Rules. unless the articles are deemed worthy of merit. Judges See other entry rules under each division. All exhibits decisions are final. will be under the control and direction of the Department 3. Premium pay-out: Awards will be available at the Superintendent. Every precaution will be taken to insure the Premium Office. Copy of Exhibitor Entry Form should safety of the exhibits, but the exhibitor assumes all be presented for premium pay-out. Cash premiums will be responsibility in case of loss or theft and in no case will the paid to those entitled to awards on Aug. 22 through Aug. 27 management of the Western Idaho Fair or the from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. and on Exhibit Release day, Superintendent be held responsible. Anytime after Monday, Aug. 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Starting judging, the Superintendent shall have the right to Aug. 29 through Sept. 8, awards will be given out from 9:00 remove any exhibit which has become unsightly. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Exceptions: The Office will be

SPECIAL AWARDS or Kerr Fresh Preserving Products and one (1) free (up to Thank you to all sponsors of special awards. $6 value) coupon for Ball Pectin. 2. The entries from each category honored with the Second SWEEPSTAKES AWARDS Place will receive one (1) five dollar ($5) coupon for Ball 1. Cake and Cupcake Decorating Sweepstakes Award. The or Kerr Fresh Preserving Products and one (1) free (up to Western Idaho Fair will award a Sweepstakes plaque, rosette $6 value) coupon for Ball Pectin. and $25. The award will be based on total points in classes 1-14. First Place in each class is 4 points; Second Place is 3 points; Third Place is 2 points and Honorable Mention is 1 point. The number of points earned in each class will be multiplied by the number of entries in the class. KITCHEN CRAFT AWARDS 2. Baked Foods and Confections Sweepstakes Award. The Sponsored by: Kitchen Craft Cookware Western Idaho Fair will award a Sweepstakes plaque, rosette 1. The ‘Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights’ Cookie Box Award and $25 and the Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC will (class 89) premiums are awarded by Kitchen Craft to three award one 25 pound bag of White Satin Sugar. The award (3) placing winners and three (3) honorable mention will be based on total points in classes 15-113. First Place winners. in each class is 4 points; Second Place is 3 points; Third 2. A set of Kitchen Craft Cookware will be awarded to one Place is 2 points and Honorable Mention is 1 point. The winner who will be determined by a drawing from all Best number of points earned in each class will be multiplied by of Show winners in the Culinary Department. the number of entries in the class. 3. Kitchen Craft will award a food processor to the winner of 3. Food Preservation Sweepstakes Award. The Western a drawing of all First Place entrants in Division 4, Food Idaho Fair will award a Sweepstakes plaque, rosette and $25 Preservation. and the Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC will award 4. Kitchen Craft will award a ‘First Time Canner’ award to one 25 pound bag of White Satin Sugar. The award will be the first time entrant in Division 4, Food Preservation, with based on total points in classes 114-287. First Place in each the highest score. To compete for this award specify that class is 4 points; Second Place is 3 points; Third Place is 2 you are a ‘first time canner’ on the entry form. points and Honorable Mention is 1 point. The number of points earned in each class will be multiplied by the number of entries in the class.

DECORATED CAKES The Western Idaho Fair will award a People’s Choice of the Day THE AMALGAMATED SUGAR COMPANY, LLC rosette and $5 to the decorated cake or cupcake entry, Amateur or AWARDS Professional Division, which has received the most votes from 1. The Amalgamated Sugar Company, LLC will award Fair visitors for that day. Any entry may only win one time. White Satin Sugar. Two twenty-five (25) pound bags will be awarded to sweepstakes winners (see left column) and one (1) ten pound bag will be awarded in each of the following six (6) categories: Pies (classes 90-99), Candy (classes 100- 112), Canned Fruits (classes 137-164), Pickles (classes 212- 226), Relishes and Sauces (classes 227-235) and Gift Boxes (classes 89, 113, 202, and 287). A drawing will be held from the First Place winners of each category. BALL FRESH PRESERVING AWARD 2. Candy and Gift Pack Award. The Amalgamated Sugar Sponsored by: Ball & Kerr Fresh Preserving Products Company, LLC will award First (25 pounds), Second (20 Jarden Home Brands marketers of Ball and Kerr Fresh pounds) and Third (15 pounds) prizes in each of the classes Preserving Products is proud to recognize today’s fresh Candy Box (class 113) and Fruit Gift Box (class 202) Prizes preserving (canning) enthusiasts in the Food Preservation will be in the form of gift bags. Division. Awards for 1st and 2nd place will be presented to individuals whose home canned entry is selected the best in the Entries must be made with Amalgamated Sugar Company, category. LLC products and include proof of purchase or empty packaging. A panel of judges will select the two best entries for the Qualifying brand names: White Satin, Winco, Supervalue Vegetables (classes 114-123 & 203-211), Fruit (classes 137-164), (Essential Everyday™), Fred Meyer, Kroger-P$$T, Western Soft Spreads, Jams, Jellies, Fruit Butters, Conserves, Marmalades Family, Albertsons/Safeway-Signature Kitchens. and Preserves (classes 165-201), and Pickles (classes 212-226) categories. Entries must be preserved in Ball Jars and sealed For 120 years, The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC has been with Ball Lids and Bands specially designed for home canning, proudly producing sugar from sugarbeets grown in the Pacific or preserved in Kerr Jars sealed with Kerr Lids and Bands Northwest. Owned by a cooperative of 750+ sugarbeet growers, specially designed for home canning. In addition, entries in the Amalgamated Sugar is the second largest refiner and processor of soft spread category must be prepared using Ball Pectin: sugarbeet sugar in the United States. Amalgamated Sugar Classic, Low or No-Sugar, or Liquid. Proof of pectin purchase in operates three processing plants located in Nampa, Paul, and the form of a receipt or product UPC must be submitted with Twin Falls, Idaho, as well as a brown sugar production facility in entry. Nyssa, Oregon. 1. The entries from each category honored with the First Place Sugar…The Natural Sweetener…Only 15 calories per award will receive two (2) five dollar ($5) coupons for Ball teaspoon.

WILTON ENTERPRISES, INC. AWARD SENIOR CITIZEN AWARD Cake Decorating Award The Western Idaho Fair will award $10 prizes, one each to and three (3) senior citizens (man or woman, 65 years or older) Cupcake Decorating Award winning the most blue ribbons in Division 2 Baking: Breads Sponsored by: Wilton Enterprises, Inc. (classes 15-51), Cakes and Cupcakes (classes 52-63) and Pies (classes 90-99). To compete for these awards be sure to provide 1. The Best of Show winner in the Amateur Division both in your birth date on the entry form or when entering on line. In cake decorating and in cupcake decorating will receive a case of a tie, the award will be presented to the oldest exhibitor. Color Right Food Coloring System 2. The Reserve Best of Show winner in the Amateur Division A Best of Show Rosette will be awarded to the overall highest both in the cake decorating and in cupcake decorating will scoring entry in class 89 Cookie Box, class 113 Candy Box, class receive a Quick Tips Guide. 202 Gift Box and class 287 Variety Box.

Other special awards not listed above will be posted in the department.

DIVISION 1 DECORATED CAKES AND CUPCAKES BREAD AWARD

Sponsored by: Boise Co-op Cake and Cupcake Decorating – Professional 888 W. Fort St. Boise and 2350 N. Eagle Rd. Meridian (See entry information page 45, #1) The Boise Co-op, will award twenty-five (25) pounds of flour to Note: May use Styrofoam or cardboard forms, etc., as only each of two (2) winners who will be determined by a drawing decorating will be judged. from all First Place entries which contain wheat in Breads Classes 1-7 are eligible for Special Awards. (classes 15-51). st nd rd PREMIUMS: 1 -$14.00 2 -$12.00 3 -$10.00

Cake and Cupcake Decorating Score Card General appearance ...... 45% Workmanship ...... 30% Neatness ...... 25% Total ...... 100% IDAHO WHEAT GROWERS AWARD The Idaho Wheat Commission will award $50 to each of two 1. Cake, decorated, animal or figure (2) winners who will be determined by a drawing from all First 2. Cake, decorated, humorous Place entries which contain wheat in Breads (classes 15-51). To 3. Cake, decorated, special event be eligible for this award, you must win first place in one or more 4. Cake, decorated, tiered, not over 3 tiers classes 15-51 AND submit a complete recipe by noon Friday, 5. Cake, decorated with the Fair Theme ‘Stars, Stripes and August 18. Recipe may be delivered to the culinary department in Fair Delights’ person or emailed to [email protected] 6. Cupcakes, decorated (4) 7. Gingerbread house, decorated PIE AWARDS Best of Show ...... Rosette 1. Phyllis A. Hill Memorial Award: $25 will be awarded to the best cherry pie entry (Class 93). Cake and Cupcake Decorating – Amateur 2. The Western Idaho Fair will award $25 to one winner who Note: May use Styrofoam or cardboard forms, etc., as only will be determined by a drawing from all First Place entries in decorating will be judged. Pies (classes 90-99). Classes 8-14 are eligible for Special Awards.

PREMIUMS: 1st-$12.00 2nd-$10.00 3rd-$8.00 CANDY AWARD The Western Idaho Fair will award $25 to one winner who will Cake and Cupcake Decorating Score Card be determined by a drawing from all First Place entries in Candy General appearance ...... 45% (classes 100-112). Workmanship ...... 30% Neatness ...... 25% FARM TO TABLE AWARD Total ...... 100% The Treasure Valley Food Coalition will give a $50 “Farm to Table” award to the exhibitor who has the highest average scores 8. Cake, decorated, animal or figure on food which has been entered in both the Culinary Department 9. Cake, decorated, humorous and the Agriculture Department, i.e. green beans entered in 10. Cake, decorated, special event Agriculture, canned green beans entered in Culinary; raspberries 11. Cake, decorated, tiered, not over 3 tiers entered in Agriculture, raspberry jam entered in Culinary; 12. Cake, decorated with the Fair Theme ‘Stars, Stripes and cucumbers entered in Agriculture, cucumber pickles entered in Fair Delights’ Culinary; fresh basil entered in Agriculture, dried basil entered in 13. Cupcakes, decorated (4) Culinary. Entry is limited to 5 matching entries. Indicate your 14. Gingerbread house, decorated Farm to Table Entry(ies) on your entry form. Best of Show ...... Rosette 47

DIVISION 2 – BAKED FOODS Cakes and Cupcakes will be displayed on Western Idaho Fair trays.

Bread entries will be displayed on Western Idaho Fair trays. PREMIUMS: 1st-$7.00 2nd-$6.00 3rd-$5.00 Entries in Classes 15-51 that contain wheat are eligible for the Boise Co-op Award and the Idaho Wheat Grower’s Award. Cake and Cupcake Score Card Use of Bread Machines is permitted only in Classes 49 - 51. Appearance outside ...... 40% Flavor ...... 35% st nd rd PREMIUMS: 1 -$6.00 2 -$5.00 3 -$4.00 Appearance inside ...... 25%

Total ...... 100% Bread Score Card Cooked or Uncooked Icing Score Card Flavor ...... 20% Flavor ...... 45% Texture: even, no tunnels ...... 20% Consistency ...... 30% General appearance: size, volume and shape ...... 20% General appearance, color ...... 15% Crust: medium to deep brown, thicker than cake crust ...... 20% Smoothness ...... 10% Crumb firm: moist, not gummy, holds together ...... 20% Total ...... 100% Total ...... 100% Cakes All cakes must be whole, not over 10 inches in diameter Quick Breads (Baking Powder) (Suggested size for loaves: and not a sheet cake. Cakes will be cut in half at the time of entry mini-loaves – 4”x2”x2”. Less waste and easier display). and exhibitor will take back the half not entered. Class: No cheese or ice cream cakes will be accepted. 15. Biscuits, baking powder (4) Class: 16. Biscuits, any other (4) 52. Cake, angel food, not iced 17. Bread, banana 53. Cake, carrot, layers, iced 18. Bread, berry, named 54. Cake, any chocolate, layers, iced 19. Bread, chocolate 55. Cake, with fruit or vegetable, named, iced if appropriate 20. Bread, any citrus, named 56. Cake, pound cake, not iced 21. Bread, pumpkin 57. Cake, white, layers, iced 22. Bread, zucchini 58. Cake, any other, iced if appropriate, named 23. Bread, any fruit, vegetable, and/or nut, named 59. Cake, gluten free, iced if appropriate, named 24. Bread, quick, any gluten free Best of Show ...... Rosette

25. Coffee cake Cupcakes One entry is four (4) standard size cupcakes. You may 26. Corn bread, plain 2 ½” squares (4) use paper baking cups, but cupcakes must not be iced except for 27. Corn bread with extras–cheese,peppers,etc., 2 ½” squares(4) class 62. 28. Muffins, banana, no nuts (4) 60. Cupcakes, white 29. Muffins, berry, named (4) 61. Cupcakes, chocolate 30. Muffins, chocolate, no nuts (4) 62. Cupcakes, any iced decorated pretty and yummy! 31. Muffins, poppy seed, no nuts (4) 63. Cupcakes, any other named 32. Muffins, any fruit, vegetable and/or nut, named (4) Best of Show ...... Rosette 33. Muffins, any other, gluten free, named (4) Cookies Four (4) cookies constitute an exhibit. Entries will be 34. Scones (4) displayed on Western Idaho Fair trays. Best of Show ...... Rosette PREMIUMS: 1st-$6.00 2nd-$5.00 3rd-$4.00 Yeast Breads (Suggested Size for loaves–8”x4”x2” or 9”x5”x3”) 35. Bread, white Cookie Score Card 36. Bread, whole wheat Flavor: natural flavor of ingredients, no off flavor ...... 35% 37. Bread, French Texture, characteristic of type ...... 35% 38. Bread, potato General appearance ...... 30% 39. Bread, sweet, named Total ...... 100% 40. Bread, containing cheese, herbs, or vegetables, etc. 41. Bread, any other, named Bar Cookies (4) 42. Rolls, dinner, white (4) 64. Brownies, chocolate 43. Rolls, dinner, whole wheat (4) 65. Brownies, any other, named 44. Rolls, dinner, any other, named (4) 66. Bars, fruit or nut, named 45. Rolls, sweet rolls, named (4) 67. Bars, lemon 46. Bread or (4) rolls, gluten free 68. Bars, oatmeal 47. Bread or (4) rolls, sour dough 69. Bars, any other, named Best of Show ...... Rosette 48. Bagels, any (4) 49. Bread machine loaf, white Drop Cookies (4) 50. Bread machine loaf, whole wheat 70. Drop cookies, chocolate chip, with or without nuts 51. Bread machine loaf, other, named 71. Drop cookies, chip, other than chocolate Best of show ...... Rosette 72. Drop cookies, chocolate 73. Drop cookies, fruit and/or nut, any kind, named 74. Drop cookies, macaroons 75. Drop cookies, raisins 76. Drop cookies, oatmeal 48

77. Drop cookies, pumpkin DIVISION 3 – CANDY 78. Drop cookies, zucchini Amateur candy makers only. One entry is six (6) pieces unless 79. Drop cookies, any other, named otherwise noted. Entries will be displayed on Western Idaho Fair 80. Drop cookies, gluten free, named trays.

Best of Show ...... Rosette st nd rd PREMIUMS: 1 -$7.00 2 -$6.00 3 -$5.00 Shaped, Rolled, Refrigerator Cookies (4) Candy Score Card 81. Cookies, gingersnaps Flavor: blended, high quality, pleasing ...... 30% 82. Cookies, filled, fruit, nut and/or jam, named Texture: crystalline – velvety and smooth 83. Cookies, peanut butter non-crystalline – smooth ...... 30% 84. Cookies, pressed (spritz) Consistency: crystalline-firm, not hard or soft 85. Cookies, snicker doodles non-crystalline – holds shape, no crystals ...... 25% 86. Cookies, sugar cut out, decorated Appearance: appropriate color, size and shape ...... 15% 87. Cookies, sugar plain Total...... 100% 88. Cookies, any other shaped, rolled and/or refrigerator, named Best of Show ...... Rosette 100. Caramels

‘Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights’ Cookie Box 101. Chocolates, dipped, any kind Sponsored by Kitchen Craft 102. Chocolate truffles PREMIUMS: 1st-$17.00 2nd-$12.00 3rd-$7.00 103. Divinity Three (3) Honorable Mention - $5 Each 104. English toffee 89. ‘Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights’ Cookie Box - Recipes 105. Fudge, chocolate and samples must accompany entry. 106. Fudge, peanut butter The Cookie Box must be decorated with the Fair Theme 107. Fudge, white ‘Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights’. It must contain at least 108. Mints, uncooked four (4) different varieties from classes 64-88 with enough 109. Nut clusters of each variety for an attractive display. Container should be 110. Nut brittle open and each variety visible. Cover top of container with 111. Candy, any other kind, named clear plastic wrap. Place one of each kind of cookie in a 112. Nuts, sugared or candied, ½ cup clear plastic bag with the recipe and attach to the box. The Best of Show ...... Rosette judges do not want to open the box and disturb the display. Judging will be 70% for cookie appearance, texture ‘Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights’ Candy Box (characteristic of type) and flavor and 30% for the box Sponsored by Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC PREMIUMS: 1st-$10.00 2nd-$8.00 3rd-$6.00 theme and design.

Amateur pie bakers only. Pies must not be baked in foil pans. 113. ‘Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights’ Candy Box – Recipes No cream or pumpkin pies will be accepted. and samples must accompany entry. The Candy Box must be decorated with the Fair Theme st nd rd PREMIUMS: 1 -$8.00 2 -$7.00 3 -$6.00 ‘Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights’. Entries must be made

Pie Score Card with Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC products and include proof of purchase or empty packaging. (See page 46 Crust Flavor: ...... 20% for more details). It must contain at least four (4) different varieties from classes 100-112 with enough of each variety pleasing, not too bland or highly seasoned Texture: flaky, tender, not soggy or doughy ...... 15% for an attractive display. Container should be open and each variety visible. Cover top of container with clear plastic General appearance ...... 15% even golden brown color, top crust attractively designed wrap. Place one of each kind of candy in a clear plastic bag with the recipe and attach to the box. The judges do not Filling General appearance ...... 25% want to open the box and disturb the display. Judging will be 70% for candy appearance, texture (characteristic of type) good proportion between crust and filling, fruit properly thickened, no excessive thickening agent and flavor, 30% for box theme and design.

Flavor: typical for type of filling ...... 25% Total ...... 100% DIVISION 4 – FOOD PRESERVATION Pies must be whole and have two crusts except as noted. Either Fruits, Vegetables, Meats, Fish, Fowl, Jams, Jellies, Fruit Butters, 7”, 8” or 9” pie baked in clear glass plates is suggested. Conserves, Preserves, Marmalades, Pickles, Relish, Sauces, Dried Foods and Vinegars and Oils. 90. Pie, apple 91. Pie, berry, any kind, named All canned foods must have been processed within the last 12 92. Pie, blueberry months and be sealed in standard CLEAR canning jars with 2 93. Pie, cherry – see Special Awards for Phyllis A. Hill piece lid (seal and ring). Note jar sizes in each section: 8 oz. – Memorial Award Half Pint; 12 oz. – ¾ Pint; 16 oz. – Pint; 32 oz. – Quart. Items 94. Pie, mincemeat which have been shown at previous fairs are not eligible. Paraffin 95. Pie, nut, any kind, named (may be single crust) seals are not considered safe for canning so entries with paraffin 96. Pie, peach seals will not be accepted. Entries with material or decoration 97. Pie, two fruit, any kind, named on top of the jar will not be accepted. 98. Pie, two or more berry, any kind, named 99. Pie, any other fruit, not listed above, named Best of Show ...... Rosette 49

Each jar must be neatly labeled, giving: 122. Vegetables, mixed, named Class number 123. Vegetable, any other, named Name of the product *for water bath canned tomato products see classes 203-211 Date canned Best of Show ...... Rosette How processed (water bath, steam canner or pressure canner) Convenience Foods – Pressure Canned Meats, Fish, Fowl, Soup, Etc. – Half Pint, ¾ Pint, Pint or Quart Jars Processing time st nd rd Type of pack (raw or hot) PREMIUMS: 1 -$5.00 2 -$4.00 3 -$3.00 Acidification, if any 124. Beef Altitude 125. Chicken Pounds of pressure if applicable. 126. Fish (half pint or pint jars recommended for safety) 127. Pork 128. Turkey 129. Wild Game 130. Meal in a jar (recipe must accompany entry) Altitude in the Treasure Valley is approximately 2800 feet. 131. Meat stew, ingredients named 132. Mincemeat Canned Food Judging Criteria 133. Spaghetti/pasta sauce with meat Entries will be judged by up-to-date standards as approved by the 134. Spaghetti/pasta sauce, no meat University of Idaho Cooperative Extension Service. For more 135. Soup, any, ingredients named information go to the National Center for Home Preservation: 136. Pressure canned, any other food, named www.nchfp.uga.edu for judging standards and safe preserving Best of Show ...... Rosette guidelines. For new steam canning guidelines go to For the following water bath or steam canner preserved foods, be www.uwex.edu and search for steam canning. Judges reserve the right to open each jar. Judges will look for: sure to adjust processing times according to the altitude chart below:  Tightly sealed clean containers of the specified size neatly and properly labeled

 Uniform contents  Color as nearly that of standard cooked product as possible

 Clear liquid that just covers product with no excess

 Jar free from indicated spoilage

 Jellies translucent with no crystals and proper quiver  Meats properly trimmed

Canned Fruit – ¾ Pint, Pint or Quart Jars PREMIUMS: 1st-$5.00 2nd-$4.00 3rd-$3.00 137. Apples, sliced 138. Apples, spiced 139. Applesauce 140. Apricots 141. Berries, wild 142. Berries, any other, named 143. Blackberries 144. Cherries, maraschino Pressure Canned Vegetables – ¾ Pint, Pint or Quart Jars st nd rd 145. Cherries, pie PREMIUMS: 1 -$5.00 2 -$4.00 3 -$3.00 146. Cherries, sweet, light Fancy pack vegetables with vertical or horizontal layering are not 147. Cherries, sweet, dark considered safe for home canning methods and will not be 148. Cranberry sauce, whole or jellied accepted. Some examples are whole asparagus, whole carrots and 149. Nectarines beans packed tightly upright. See Pressure Canner Altitude 150. Peaches Adjustment Chart above. 151. Pears 114. Asparagus, cut 152. Fruit, any other, named 115. Beans, green or yellow 153. Juice, apple 116. Beans, dried such as kidney or red 154. Juice, grape 117. Beets, whole, cubed or diced 155. Juice, fruit, any other, named 118. Carrots, sliced or diced 156. Nectar, any fruit nectar, named 119. Potatoes, white, cubed or whole 157. Syrup, berry, any, named 120. Sauce, any, not tomato, named 158. Syrup, fruit, any, named 121. *Tomatoes, stewed 159. Syrup, any other, named 160. Pie filling, apple 50

161. Pie filling, cherry Sweet Fruits Gift Box 162. Pie filling, peach Sponsored by: Amalgamated Sugar Company, LLC 163. Pie filling, any berry, named PREMIUMS: 1st-$10.00 2nd-$9.00 3rd-$7.00 164. Pie filling, any other fruit, named 202. Sweet Fruits Gift Box. Best of Show ...... Rosette Entries must be made with Amalgamated Sugar Company, LLC products and include proof of purchase or empty Soft Spreads, Jams, Jellies, Fruit Butter, Conserves, packaging. (See page 46 for more details). The Gift Box Marmalades and Preserves should be displayed as a gift in any type unsealed container. Half Pint, ¾ Pint or Pint Jars It must contain at least four (4) different varieties of canned PREMIUMS: 1st-$5.00 2nd-$4.00 3rd-$3.00 goods from classes 137-201 with enough jars for an attractive display. All jars should be labeled the same as for All entries must be processed in boiling water canner. The entries in the Food Preservation division. Judging will be inversion method is NOT acceptable. If your recipe DOES NOT based on quality of preserved foods and presentation. Judges include pectin, please include recipe. reserve the right to open each jar. Jams Tomatoes – Half Pint, ¾ Pint, Pint or Quart Jars 165. Jam, apricot st nd rd PREMIUMS: 1 -$5.00 2 -$4.00 3 -$3.00 166. Jam, apricot-pineapple 203. *Tomatoes, whole or cut, canned in water 167. Jam, blackberry 204. *Tomatoes, whole or cut, canned in their own juice 168. Jam, blueberry 205. *Tomato juice 169. Jam, cherry 206. *Tomato ketchup 170. Jam, huckleberry 207. *Tomato paste 171. Jam, peach 208. *Tomato sauce 172. Jam, pear 209. Tomato soup (recipe must accompany entry) 173. Jam, plum 210. Salsa, tomato (recipe must accompany entry) 174. Jam, raspberry 211. Sauce, chili 175. Jam, strawberry *List type and amount of acidification on label 176. Jam, strawberry-rhubarb For pressure canned tomato products see classes 114-136 177. Jam, wild berry, any, named Best of Show ...... Rosette 178. Jam, combination of 2 or more fruits/veggies, named

179. Jam, sugar free, named Pickles – Half Pint, ¾ Pint, Pint or Quart Jars 180. Jam, any other, named st nd rd PREMIUMS: 1 -$5.00 2 -$4.00 3 -$3.00 Best of Show ...... Rosette 212. Pickles, asparagus, cut or whole, loosely packed Jellies 213. Pickles, beet, sliced or small whole 181. Jelly, apple 214. Pickles, bean, dilled, cut or whole, loosely packed 182. Jelly, blackberry 215. Pickles, bread and butter 183. Jelly, cherry 216. Pickles, carrots, sliced or small whole 184. Jelly, currant 217. Pickles, cucumber, dill, sliced or small whole 185. Jelly, grape 218. Pickles, cucumber, dill-kosher, sliced or small whole 186. Jelly, pepper 219. Pickles, cucumber, sweet, sliced or small whole 187. Jelly, plum 220. Pickles, peppers, hot 188. Jelly, raspberry 221. Sauerkraut 189. Jelly, strawberry 222. Pickles, zucchini 190. Jelly, wild berry, any, named 223. Pickles, any two combined vegetables, named 191. Jelly, any wine, named 224. Pickles, mixed vegetables, named 192. Jelly, combination of 2 or more fruits/veggies, named 225. Pickles, any other vegetable, named 193. Jelly, sugar free, named 226. Pickles, any other, named 194. Jelly, any other, named Best of Show ...... Rosette Best of Show ...... Rosette Relishes and Sauces – Half Pint, ¾ Pint or Pint Jars Fruit Butters, Conserves, Marmalades and Preserves PREMIUMS: 1st-$5.00 2nd-$4.00 3rd-$3.00 195. Fruit Butter, apple 227. Relish, corn 196. Fruit Butter, any other, named 228. Relish, green tomato, (Piccalilli) 197. Conserve, any, named 229. Relish, sweet pickle 198. Marmalade, orange 230. Relish, zucchini 199. Marmalade, any other, named 231. Relish, any other, named 200. Preserves, strawberry 232. Sauce, barbecue 201. Preserves, any other, named 233. Sauce, any not tomato, named Best of Show ...... Rosette 234. Salsa, any not tomato, named (recipe must accompany entry) 235. Chutney, any, named Best of Show ...... Rosette

Dried Foods – Half Pint Jars Vinegars and Oils – Half Pint, ¾ Pint, Pint or Quart Jars PREMIUMS: 1st-$5.00 2nd-$4.00 3rd-$3.00 PREMIUMS: 1st-$5.00 2nd-$4.00 3rd-$3.00 Entry must be in a standard clear canning jar with a screw type Entry must be ¾ cup of product (unless otherwise noted) lid or ring and lid, not sealed. Each jar must be neatly labeled, displayed in a standard clear half pint jar with a screw type lid or giving the date made, list of ingredients and type and percent (%) ring and lid, not sealed. Each jar must be neatly labeled, giving of vinegar or type of oil used. the name of the product, date dried, pre-treatment, (if any), drying method (oven, sun, dehydrator) and total drying time. Vinegar & Infused Oil Score Card

Pack: Good proportion of liquid and add-ins, liquid Dried Foods Score Card covers all add-ins, no floating ingredients ...... 25 % Appearance, uniform size, shape, free from mold, Liquid: clear, bright, no artificial coloring, color appropriate for product ...... 30 % no cloudiness ...... 25 % Flavor and odor characteristic of product ...... 30 % Size, shape and color of add-ins: natural color, Product texture, fruit and vegetables brittle or attractive uniform ...... 15 % pliable as applies to food; herbs crumbly...... 20 % Container properly labeled: clean, clear, standard Appropriate dryness, lacking stickiness ...... 10 % canning jar, percent (%) of vinegar used, Complete label information on half pint jar ...... 10 % type of oil used ...... 15 % Total ...... 100 % Flavor/smell: pleasing, fresh, no mustiness or

yeasty odor ...... 10 % 236. Fruits, apples Texture: herbs and/or fruit fresh ...... 10 % 237. Fruits, apricots Total ...... 100 % 238. Fruits, bananas

239. Fruits, any berries, named

240. Fruits, cherries 276. Vinegar, herbs only 241. Fruits, grapes (raisins) 277. Vinegar, herbs and spices 242. Fruits, kiwi 278. Vinegar, herbs and vegetables 243. Fruits, peaches 279. Vinegar, citrus 244. Fruits, plums (prunes) 280. Vinegar, raspberry 245. Fruits, strawberries 281. Vinegar, any other berry, named 246. Fruits, any other, named 282. Vinegar, any other fruit, named 247. Fruit leather, enough 1” pieces to fill a half pint jar 283. Vinegar, any edible floral 248. Herb, basil 284. Vinegar, any other combination, named 249. Herb, chives 285. Vinegar, any other, named 250. Herb, culinary lavender 286. *Oil, infused, named, site research based recipe 251. Herb, marjoram *For more information on infused oil go to: 252. Herb, common mint Clemson.edu/research/infused oil 253. Herb, spearmint Best of Show ...... Rosette 254. Herb, any other mint, named 255. Herb, oregano 256. Herb, parsley 257. Herb, rosemary ‘Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights’ Variety Box PREMIUMS: 1st-$12.00 2nd-$10.00 3rd-$8.00 258. Herb, sage 259. Herb, tarragon 287. “Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights” Variety Box. 260. Herb, thyme Container should be decorated with the Fair Theme ‘Stars, 261. Herb, any other, named Stripes and Fair Delights’. It should contain at least five 262. Meat jerky, named, enough 1” pieces to fill a ½ pint jar (5) entries from classes 203-286. Any assortment may be 263. Nuts, shelled, named used. Jars should be labeled the same as for entries in the 264. Seeds, any edible, named Food Preservation division, including the name of the 265. Vegetables, carrots product, date made, time of processing or drying, including 266. Vegetables, celery recipe if appropriate. Entries will be judged on the quality, 267. Vegetables, mushrooms variety and presentation of the foods. 268. Vegetables, onions 269. Vegetables, sweet pepper For questions or further information about the 270. Vegetables, hot pepper Culinary Department entries send an email to 271. Vegetables, potatoes [email protected] 272. Vegetables, soup mix 273. Vegetables, tomatoes 274. Vegetables, zucchini 275. Vegetables, any other, named Best of Show ...... Rosette

Department 19 YOUTH

(Open to all age 17 and younger) Enjoy the Fair: Noon – 10:00 Weekdays & Sunday; Noon – 11:00 Fridays & Saturdays Contact: 208-287-5663 or [email protected]

SPECIAL AWARDS SUPERINTENDENT: The Western Idaho Fair will present a Special Award of $50 to Georgette Hobson the Youth Department, to be paid as five $10 awards, chosen by Meridian, Idaho the judges. Divisions receiving the awards this year are as follows: Art…………………………………..Best Oil Ceramics ...... Best Glaze ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Culinary ...... Best Jam or Jelly Jim Jones, Boise, Idaho Hobby Craft ...... Best Bird House Photography ...... Best Idaho Scenery 1. ENTRY: Entry days vary within this department. Please read carefully. Entries will be received in the North Wing C. Iris on Pond Award – Award is for the “best use of an Iris of the Exposition Building. Entries must be made on forms flower image” in any exhibit submitted to the Youth Department. supplied by the Western Idaho Fair. All entries must be First Place ...... $35.00 signed by parent or guardian. Please indicate present age of Second Place ...... $25.00 exhibitor on entry forms. Only ONE entry per class will be Third Place ...... $15.00 accepted per exhibitor. No item previously entered in the Western Idaho Fair may be re-entered. Exhibitors are DIVISIONS 1 THROUGH 8 requested to carefully read the General Rules and Regulations How to enter: of this Fair. Department Rules supersede General Rules. Bring your entries with the entry form(s) to the fairgrounds on Every precaution will be taken to insure the safety of the Monday, Aug. 14 or Tuesday Aug. 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 exhibits, but the entrant assumes all responsibility in case p.m. Entries will be taken in the North Expo Building. If you of loss, theft or damage and in no case will the want to enter early and reduce time spent in line on entry days, Management of the Fair or the Superintendent be held you have the following 2 options: responsible. Exhibits must have been made in the last 12 1.a. Mail or deliver ONLY your entry form (s) to the Premium months. Office, 5610 Glenwood, Boise, ID 83714 by Aug. 10. 2. JUDGING: Agriculture & Flower Divisions will be judged b. Bring your entries to the fairgrounds on Aug. 14 or Aug. 15 Aug. 17. Other Divisions will be judged Aug. 16. from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 3. PREMIUM PAY-OUT: Awards will be available at the or 2.a. Enter online by Aug. 10 at www.idahofair.com. Premium Office. Copy of Exhibitor’s number form should be Follow the link to Competitive Exhibits. A $2 fee will presented for premium pay-out. Cash premiums will be paid apply. This fee is per exhibitor, regardless of number of to those entitled to awards on Aug. 22 through Aug. 27 from entries or in how many departments you enter. 12 Noon to 8:00 p.m. and on Exhibit Release day, Monday, b. Bring your entries to the fairgrounds on Aug. 14 or Aug. 28 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Starting Aug. 29 through Aug. 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sept. 8, awards will be given out from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The Office will be closed for Labor Day weekend, ART – DIVISION 1 including the Friday prior to Labor Day. Awards not How to enter: See instructions above claimed by Sept. 8, 2017 will be considered a donation and Entries will be received in the NORTH WING of the Exposition will revert back to the Western Idaho Fair general fund. Building. 4. RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 28 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. In no RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 28-10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. case may exhibits be removed before 10:00 a.m. Monday, We recommend that hot glue not be used on entries. Hot glue Aug. 28. Exhibits which are not claimed within one week relaxes at 80 degrees. after the close of the Fair will be considered to have been 1. All artwork must be ORIGINAL – no traced, copied or abandoned and will be disposed of as the Fair Manager sees computerized items. fit. 2. All entries must be matted or mounted on cardboard. (Age Exhibitors must present claim checks corresponding with 12-17 may frame art work, but must have a secure wire entry tags when claiming exhibits. Exhibits must not be hanger – NO SAWTOOTH HANGERS.) The removed without the Superintendent or assistants being Superintendent shall have the right to either 1) refuse any present to check out entries. entry not meeting these requirements or 2) use STAPLES, PINS or other method of display that could possibly mar the entry. 3. The Superintendent shall have the right to refuse any exhibit of offensive nature.

4. Only TWO items may be entered in this division per Ages 8-9 exhibitor, only one per class. PREMIUMS: 1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.00 3rd- $1.00 5. No computer-made art will be accepted. 4th-Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon 6. If an article or type of work is listed in the numbered classes, NO FRAMES OR GLASS. Glue to cardboard or put in a mat. the same type of work may NOT be entered in any “other ALL ARTWORK TO BE NO LARGER THAN 11”x14” than listed” or “miscellaneous” class. 31. Drawing, color-animal, domestic 32. Drawing, color, animal, wild Age 5 & Under 33. Drawing, color-people PREMIUMS: 1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.00 3rd- $1.00 34. Drawing, color-vehicle or building 4th-Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon 35. Drawing, color, fantasy NO FRAMES OR GLASS. Glue to cardboard or put in a mat. 36. Drawing, color-other ALL ARTWORK TO BE NO LARGER THAN 11”x14” 37. Drawing, pencil sketch, animal Class: 38. Drawing, pencil sketch, other 1. Drawing, color-animal 39. Drawing, ink 2. Drawing, color-people 40. Painting, scenery 3. Drawing, color-vehicle or building 41. Painting, other 4. Drawing, color – flowers, nature, or scenery 42. Patriotic Art – drawing or painting 5. Drawing, color-other 43. Mixed media 6. Drawing, pencil sketch, any subject 44. Miscellaneous-other artwork not listed above 7. Painting, flowers 45. Any art project above-made by a Youth with Disabilities 8. Painting, animals Best of Division (Age 5 - 9):…… Rosette & $10 Gift Certificate 9. Painting, people Awarded by ...... Quality Art 10. Painting, vehicle or building Judges Choice for Creativity ...... $5.00 11. Painting, other Awarded by ………...The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC 12. Patriotic Art – drawing or painting 13. Miscellaneous-other artwork not listed above Ages 10-11 14. Painting by Youth with Disabilities PREMIUMS: 1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.00 3rd- $1.00 15. Any art project above-made by a Youth with Disabilities 4th-Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon Best of Division (Age 5 & under): Rosette & $5 Gift Certificate NO FRAMES OR GLASS. Glue to cardboard or put in a mat. Awarded by ...... Quality Art ALL ARTWORK TO BE NO LARGER THAN 11”x14” Judges Choice for Creativity ...... $5.00 46. Drawing, color-animal, domestic Awarded by ………...The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC 47. Drawing, color-animal, other 48. Drawing, color-people Ages 6-7 49. Drawing, color-vehicle or building PREMIUMS: 1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.00 3rd- $1.00 50. Drawing, color-flowers or scenery 4th-Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon 51. Drawing, color-other NO FRAMES OR GLASS. Glue to cardboard or put in a mat. 52. Drawing, chalk ALL ARTWORK TO BE NO LARGER THAN 11”x14” 53. Drawing, ink 16. Drawing, color-animal, domestic 54. Drawing, lead pencil or charcoal-animal 17. Drawing, color-animal, wild 55. Drawing, lead pencil or charcoal-people 18. Drawing, color-people 56. Drawing, lead pencil or charcoal-other 19. Drawing, color-vehicle or building Paintings are to be no larger than 16”x20” 20. Drawing, color-other 57. Painting, oil 21. Drawing, pencil sketch, any subject 58. Painting, acrylic 22. Painting, flowers, scenery, or nature 59. Painting, watercolor – to age 10 23. Painting, animal 60. Painting, watercolor – age 11 24. Painting, people 61. Patriotic Art – drawing or painting 25. Mixed media 62. Mixed media 26. Painting, other 63. Miscellaneous-other artwork not listed above 27. Patriotic Art – drawing or painting 64. Any art project above-made by a Youth with Disabilities 28. Miscellaneous-other artwork not listed above Best of Division (Age 10 - 11): …Rosette & $10 Gift Certificate 29. Painting by Youth with Disabilities Awarded by ...... Quality Art 30. Any art project above-made by Youth with Disabilities Judges Choice for Creativity ...... $5.00 Best of Division (Age 6 - 7): ……..Rosette & $5 Gift Certificate Awarded by ………...The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC Awarded by ...... Quality Art Judges Choice for Creativity ...... $5.00 Awarded by ………...The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC Ages 12-14 PREMIUMS: 1st-$5.00 2nd-$3.00 3rd- $2.00 4th-Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon Entries are to be NO LARGER than 16”x20”. The frame is not included in that measurement. 65. Drawing, color-animal 66. Drawing, color-flowers or scenery 67. Drawing, color-other 68. Drawing, color portrait

69. Drawing, lead pencil or charcoal-people CERAMICS – DIVISION 2 70. Drawing, lead pencil or charcoal-animal How to enter: See instructions on Page 53 71. Drawing, lead pencil or charcoal-fantasy Entries will be received in the NORTH WING of the Exposition 72. Drawing, lead pencil or charcoal-nature or scenery Building. 73. Drawing, lead pencil or charcoal-other ALL CERAMICS ENTERED MUST BE THE WORK OF 74. Drawing, ink THE EXHIBITOR. Cracked, broken or previously repaired 75. Drawing, chalk pieces will not be accepted. 76. Drawing, pastel RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 28-10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 77. Water color, pencil 78. Painting, oil To Age 8 79. Painting, watercolor PREMIUMS: 1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.00 3rd- $1.00 th 80. Painting, acrylic – to 11”x14” 4 -Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon 81. Painting, acrylic – over 11”x14” 106. Glaze 82. Patriotic Art – drawing or painting 107. Underglaze 83. Mixed media 108. Stains-animal 84. Miscellaneous-artwork not listed above 109. Stains-figurine 85. Any art project above-made by a Youth with Disabilities 110. Stains-embossed Best of Division (Age 12 - 14): ...Rosette & $15 Gift Certificate 111. Stains-opaque Awarded by ...... Quality Art 112. Commercial bisque Judges Choice for Creativity ...... $5.00 113. Miscellaneous, not listed above Awarded by ………...The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC Best of Division (To Age 8) ...... Rosette & $5.00 Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft Ages 15-17 IDAHO CERAMIC CLUB will give an award for PREMIUMS: 1st-$8.00 2nd-$5.00 3rd- $3.00 th excellence in ceramics 4 -Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon Entries are to be NO LARGER than 24”x30”. The frame is not Ages 9-12 st nd rd included in that measurement. PREMIUMS: 1 -$4.00 2 -$3.00 3 - $1.00 th 86. Drawing, color-animal 4 -Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon 87. Drawing, color-portrait 114. Glaze 88. Drawing, color-other 115. Underglaze 89. Drawing, lead pencil or charcoal-portrait 116. Dry brush 90. Drawing, lead pencil or charcoal-fantasy 117. Stains-animal 91. Drawing, lead pencil or charcoal-animal 118. Stains-figurine 92. Drawing, lead pencil or charcoal-other 119. Stains-other 93. Drawing, ink 120. Commercial bisque 94. Drawing, chalk 121. Miscellaneous, not listed above 95. Drawing, pastel Best of Division (Ages 9-12) ...... Rosette & $5.00 96. Water color, pencil Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft 97. Painting, oil IDAHO CERAMIC CLUB will give an award for excellence in ceramics 98. Painting, watercolor 99. Painting, acrylic-to 11”x14” Ages 13-17 100. Painting, acrylic-over 11”x14” PREMIUMS: 1st-$5.00 2nd-$3.00 3rd- $2.00 101. Patriotic Art – drawing or painting 4th-Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon 102. Mixed media 122. Glaze 103. Sculpture 123. Underglaze 104. Miscellaneous-artwork not listed above 124. Dry brush 105. Any art project above-made by a Youth with Disabilities 125. Stains-animal Best of Division (Age 15 - 17): …Rosette & $20 Gift Certificate 126. Stains-other Awarded by ...... Quality Art 127. Commercial bisque Judges Choice for Creativity ...... $5.00 128. Miscellaneous, not listed above Awarded by ………...The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC 129. Any ceramic project made by a Youth with Disabilities Best of all Youth Art…………...... Plaque - to age 17 Awarded by ...... …The Western Idaho Fair Best of Division (Ages 13-17) ...... Rosette & $5.00 Best Oil (All ages)…………...... …………...... Rosette & $10.00 Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft Awarded by ...... The Western Idaho Fair IDAHO CERAMIC CLUB will give an award for excellence in ceramics Best Glaze (All ages) ...... Rosette & $10.00 Awarded by ...... The Western Idaho Fair Best of all Youth Ceramics ...... Plaque Awarded by ...... The Western Idaho Fair Best of all Youth Ceramics ...... $10.00 Awarded by…... The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC

POTTERY – DIVISION 3 Cookies-Candy How to enter: See instructions on Page 53 Baked Cookies Only Entries will be received in the NORTH WING of the Exposition PREMIUMS: 1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.00 3rd- $1.00 Building. 4th-Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 28-10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 151. Brownies, 4 – to age 9 ALL POTTERY ENTERED MUST BE THE SOLE WORK 152. Brownies, 4 – ages 10-12 OF THE EXHIBITOR. 153. Brownies, 4 – ages 13-17 PREMIUMS: 1st-$4.00 2nd-$3.00 3rd- $1.00 154. Bar cookies, 4 – to age 11 4th-Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon 155. Bar cookies, 4 – ages 12-17 130. Wheel thrown – to age 12 156. Chocolate chip cookies, 4 – to age 9 131. Wheel thrown – ages 13-17 157. Chocolate chip cookies, 4 – ages 10-12 132. Hand modeled – to age 8 158. Chocolate chip cookies, 4 – ages 13-17 133. Hand modeled – ages 9-10 159. Drop cookies, any variety, 4 – to age 11 134. Hand modeled – ages 11-12 160. Drop cookies, any variety, 4 – ages 12-17 135. Hand modeled – ages 13-17 161. Gingersnaps, 4 – to age 11 Best Wheel Thrown ...... Rosette & $10 Gift Certificate 162. Gingersnaps, 4 – ages 12-17 Awarded by ...... The Potters Center 163. Oatmeal cookies, 4 – to age 11 110 Ellen St., Garden City, ID 164. Oatmeal cookies, 4 – ages 12-17 Judge’s Choice ...... $10.00 165. Peanut butter cookies, 4 – to age 9 Awarded by ..... The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC 166. Peanut butter cookies, 4 – ages 10-12 167. Peanut butter cookies, 4 – ages 13-17 168. Snickerdoodles, 4 – to age 11 169. Snickerdoodles, 4 – ages 12-17 170. Sugar cookie, 4 – to age 11 CULINARY – DIVISION 4 171. Sugar cookie, 4 – ages 12-17 How to enter: See instructions on Page 53 172. Cookies, 4, gluten free, any variety – to age 11 Entries will be received in the NORTH WING of the Exposition 173. Cookies, 4, gluten free, any variety – ages 12-17 Building. 174. Other cookies not listed above RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 28-10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 175. Any cookie made by a Youth with Disabilities 1. Please note quantity and sizes needed for entries. 176. Candy, any cooked variety, 4-fudge, caramels, etc. 2. Entries are to be made from “scratch”, NO box mixes. Best Chocolate Chip Cookie ...... Rosette & $5.00 Open to all age 17 & younger except where specified. Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft Best Brownie ...... Rosette & $5.00 Breads Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft PREMIUMS: 1st-$4.00 2nd-$3.00 3rd- $2.00 4th-Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon Cakes st nd rd Breads must be in loaf form: no smaller than 3”x5” but no larger PREMIUMS: 1 -$4.00 2 -$3.00 3 - $2.00 th than 5”x8” (except class 149). 4 -Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon 136. Bread, white yeast 177. Cake, chocolate-8” round, iced, 1 layer 137. Bread, any other yeast 178. Cake, any other flavor-8” round, iced, 1 layer 138. Banana bread, to age 11 179. Cake, gluten free-8” round, iced, any variety, 1 layer 139. Banana bread – ages 12-17 180. Any baked item, listed above, made by a Youth with 140. Zucchini bread – to age 11 Disabilities 141. Zucchini bread – ages 12-17 181. Frosted cake made with AMALGAMATED SUGAR as 142. Pumpkin bread ingredient in cake and in frosting (must be ONE layer, 8” 143. Bread, batter type, other (no yeast) round cake, iced, any flavor). 144. Muffins, any variety, 4 See Special AMALGAMATED Award. 145. Cornbread – 2-1/2” squares, 4 Best Cake...... Rosette & $10.00 146. Gluten-free bread product, to age 11 Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft 147. Gluten-free bread product, ages 12-17 AMALGAMATED SUGAR SPECIAL AWARD 148. Gluten-free bread product made by a Youth with Disabilities Prizes will be awarded in the form of certificates good for THE 149. Other bread item not listed above AMALGAMATED SUGAR COMPANY LLD Products, as 150. Any bread item made by a Youth with Disabilities follows: First Prize: 25 lbs, Second Prize: 20 lbs, Third Prize 15 Best Batter Bread ...... Rosette & $10.00 lbs. Prizes will be awarded in both Baked Goods and Preserved Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft Fruit. Special Classes eligible for these awards are 181 and 189. Entries must be made with The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLD products and include “proof of Purchase” or “empty packaging”. Qualifying brand names: White Satin, Winco, Fred Meyer Albertsons/Safeway-Signature Kitchens Supervalue (Essential Everday™), Kroger-P$$T, Western Family

Most Outstanding Baked Item ...... Plaque 195. Decorated cupcakes, 3 alike – age 11 & younger Awarded by ...... Western Idaho Fair 196. Decorated cupcakes, 3 alike – ages 12-17 Most Outstanding Baked Item ...... $20.00 197. Decorated cookies, 3 alike Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft 198. Any item decorated by a Youth with Disabilities Best Decorated Food ...... Rosette & $5.00 Food Preservation Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft PREMIUMS: 1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.00 3rd- $1.00 Superintendent’s Choice for Most Creative Decorated 4th-Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon Food ...... Rosette & $15.00 Awarded by ..... The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC ALL CANNED FOODS must have been processed within the last 12 months and be sealed in standard canning jars with ring. WILTON ENTERPRISES No Paraffin seals on any entries. Judges reserve the right to open CAKE & CUPCAKE DECORATING AWARD any jar if necessary when judging. Each jar MUST BE The “Best of Show” winner in both categories will receive a NEATLY LABELED, giving name of product, date canned, Color Right Food Coloring System. type of pack (raw or hot pack), PROCESSING METHOD The “Reserve Best of Show” winner in both categories will (boiling water canner or pressure canner), PROCESSING TIME receive a Quick Tips Guide. AND POUNDS OF PRESSURE. Be sure to use appropriate altitude adjustments, i.e. pressure canning-15# pressure for weighted gauge; 12# pressure for dial gauge for altitude in Treasure Valley. Please list altitude for your canning entry. For boiling water altitude adjustments, see the chart on page 50 of the Culinary Department. PLEASE PUT LABELS ON SIDE OF JAR BEFORE BRINGING TO FAIR. Up-to-date standards as approved by University of Idaho Cooperative Extension System will be used in judging. If you have any questions regarding methods, call your county Extension Office.

182. Jam, raspberry or strawberry (in standard jelly glass or ½ pint jar. No freezer type-only heat processed product will be accepted). 183. Jam, other (same rules as above) 184. Jelly, any flavor (same rules as above) HOBBY CRAFT – DIVISION 5 185. Canned fruit-any kind (pint or quart jar) How to enter: See instructions on Page 53 186. Canned vegetable-any kind (pint or quart jar) Entries will be received in the NORTH WING of the Exposition 187. Pickles-any kind (pint or quart jar) Building. 188. Any other canned product (pint or quart jar) RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 28-10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 189. Canned fruit, jam or jelly, made with AMALGAMATED We recommend that hot glue not be used on entries. Hot glue SUGAR. Same preservation and entry rules as above. relaxes at 80 degrees. See Special AMALGAMATED Award. 1. Only FOUR items may be entered per exhibitor in this Best Jam or Jelly (All ages) ...... Rosette & $10.00 division (one per class) Awarded by ...... The Western Idaho Fair 2. Open to all ages 17 and younger except where specified Best of Canned Foods ...... Rosette & $5.00 3. NO LEGO, K’NEX, ETC. projects will be accepted (lack Awarded by Extension Service Food Safety Advisor Program of space in the Youth Department Area) 4. NO computer-made projects will be accepted Dried Food 5. Entry must be secure. No loose or separate pieces Enter in a standard ½ pint canning jar with lid and screw type st nd rd ring. Label with contents and drying method. All entries must PREMIUMS: 1 -$3.00 2 -$2.00 3 - $1.00 th have been completed within one year of start of Fair. 4 -Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon 190. Dried fruit or vegetable Models 191. Dried herb 199. Model car – to age 8 Best Dried Food ...... Rosette & $5.00 200. Model car – ages 9-12 Awarded by ..... The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC 201. Model car – ages 13-17 202. Hot rod, street rod or roadster Food Decorating 203. Pick-up, van or truck PREMIUMS: 1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.00 3rd- $1.00 th 204. Model ship 4 -Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon 205. Airplane, aircraft or spaceship – to age 12 1. Need not be on a real cake. You may use an upside down 206. Airplane, aircraft or spaceship – ages 13-17 cake pan or Styrofoam shape. 207. Rocket 2. Must be three-dimensional, not on a plate or flat cardboard. 208. Model – other not listed above – (includes pre-painted and 3. Judging will be on decorating done with icing, using tips no glue types) and decorating technique. A minimum of non-icing items 209. Model display – no larger than 36”x36” should be used (candy, cereal, toys, etc.). Best Model ...... Rosette & $5.00 Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft 192. Decorated cake, any subject – age 10 & younger 193. Decorated cake, any subject – ages 11-13 194. Decorated cake, any subject – ages 14-17 57

Painting 261. Sculpture-using Sculpy, Fimo, Model Magic, Wet Set, etc. - 210. Painted T-shirt or sweatshirt – to age 5 ages 8-10 – no modeling clay 211. Painted T-shirt or sweatshirt – ages 6-8 262. Sculpture-using Sculpy, Fimo, Model Magic, Wet Set, etc - 212. Painted T-shirt or sweatshirt – ages 9-12 ages 11-13 – no modeling clay 213. Painted T-shirt or sweatshirt – ages 13-17 263. Sculpture-using Sculpy, Fimo, Model Magic, Wet Set, etc. – 214. Painted other wearable – shoes, hat, vest, etc. ages 14-17 – no modeling clay 215. Cold ceramics-painted (molded plaster shapes) – to age 10 264. Stepping stone, handmade, not purchased – ages 11 & under 216. Cold ceramics-painted (molded plaster shapes) – ages 11-17 265. Stepping stone, handmade, not purchased – ages 12-17 217. Painted wood project – to age 5 266. Tie dyed T-shirt – to age 10 218. Painted wood project – ages 6-7 267. Tie dyed T-shirt – ages 11-13 219. Painted wood project – ages 8-9 268. Tie dyed T-shirt – ages 14-17 220. Painted wood project – ages 10-12 269. Tie dyed – other item 221. Painted wood project – ages 13-17 270. Wall hanging (no larger than 24”x30”) 222. Painted glass 271. Wreath 223. Other painted project (paper mache, metal, etc.)-to age 9 272. Wind chimes or mobile 224. Other painted project (paper mache, metal, etc.)–ages 10-12 273. Miscellaneous craft project – to age 5 225. Other painted project (paper mache, metal, etc.)-ages 13-17 274. Miscellaneous craft project – age 6 Best Painted Item ...... Rosette & $5.00 275. Miscellaneous craft project – age 7 Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft 276. Miscellaneous craft project – age 8 277. Miscellaneous craft project – age 9 Miscellaneous 278. Miscellaneous craft project – ages 10-11 226. Beadwork, jewelry – to age 9 279. Miscellaneous craft project – ages 12-13 227. Beadwork, any item – to age 9 280. Miscellaneous craft project – ages 14-17 228. Beadwork, jewelry – ages 10-12 281. Any craft project made by Youth with Disabilities–to age 7 229. Beadwork, any item – ages 10-12 282. Any craft project made by a Youth with Disabilities–ages 8-9 230. Beadwork, jewelry, bead weaving or loom work – ages 10-12 283. Any craft project made by a Youth with Disabilities – 10-11 231. Beadwork, jewelry – ages 13-17 284. Any craft project made by a Youth with Disabilities – 12-13 232. Beadwork, any item – ages 13-17 285. Any craft project made by a Youth with Disabilities – 14-17 233. Beadwork, jewelry, bead weaving or loom work–ages 13-17 Best Duct Tape ...... Rosette & $5.00 234. Jewelry – no beads used Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft 235. Birdhouse, purchased, decorated by entrant – to age 12 Best Beadwork ...... Rosette & $5.00 236. Birdhouse, purchased, decorated by entrant – ages 13-17 Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft 237. Candle-handcrafted 238. Decorated clay pot – to age 11 239. Decorated clay pot – ages 12-17 Paper 240. Diorama-a 3-D miniature scene with painted figures and 286. Greeting card – no computer-made cards – to age 9 background 287. Greeting card – no computer-made cards – ages 10-12 241. Fused glass 288. Greeting card – no computer-made cards – ages 13-17 242. Duct tape-create something useful or decorative-to age 10 289. Scrapbook page – to age 11 243. Duct tape-create something useful or decorative-ages 11-12 290. Scrapbook page – ages 12-17 244. Duct tape-create something useful or decorative-ages 13-17 291. Origami, one item – to age 10 245. Duct tape – clothing (not shoes) 292. Origami, one item – ages 11-17 246. Gourds, decorated – to age 12 293. Origami, scene with 3 or more pieces 247. Gourds, decorated – ages 13-17 294. Paper mache – project made by entrant – to age 11 248. Holidays – any holiday decoration – to age 9 295. Paper mache – project made by entrant – ages 12-17 249. Holidays – any holiday decoration – ages 10-12 296. Paper mache – purchased but decorated by entrant 250. Holidays – any holiday decoration – ages 13-17 297. Any craft project made of paper – no larger than 11”x14” – 251. Green Craft-project made of items from the recycle bin – to age 8 age 8 and under 298. Any craft project made of paper – no larger than 11”x14” – 252. Green Craft-project made of items from the recycle bin – ages 9-10 ages 9-11 299. Any craft project made of paper – no larger than 11”x14” – 253. Green Craft-project made of items from the recycle bin – ages 11-12 ages 12-17 300. Any craft project made of paper – no larger than 11”x14” – 254. Leatherwork – to age 12 ages 13-17 255. Leatherwork – ages 13-17 301. Any craft project of paper made by a Youth with Disabilities 256. Metal work (item YOU constructed of metal) Best Greeting Card ...... Rosette & $5.00 257. Macramé – plant hangers (size – no longer than 5 ft.) Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft 258. Macramé – other project 259. Soap – handcrafted

NOTE: Sculpture entries are to be ONE single item only. No pairs or groupings. 260. Sculpture-using Sculpy, Fimo, Model Magic, Wet Set, etc. – to age 7 – no modeling clay

Collections of Nature PHOTOGRAPHY – DIVISION 6 1. A collection consists of several like items How to enter: See instructions on Page 53 2. Specimens must be securely mounted, labeled and Entries will be received in the NORTH WING of the Exposition protected. Building. 302. Bugs or butterflies RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 28-10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 303. Rocks, shells or wood PHOTOGRAPHY RULES: 1. SIZE OF PHOTOS ACCEPTED: 8”X10” and 8”X12” Wood ONLY PREMIUMS: 1st-$4.00 2nd-$3.00 3rd- $2.00 2. NO BORDERS BEYOND EDGE OF PHOTO. NO 4th-Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon MATS OR FRAMES. 304. Wood burning 3. MOUNT PHOTO ON ANY LIGHT-WEIGHT, FIRM 305. Wood carving MATERIAL SUCH AS CARDBOARD OR FOAM 306. Wood kit, purchased kit-precut, assembled by entrant CORE. 307. Wood Construction – Large wood project (cedar chest, 4. LIMIT OF 3 ENTRIES; LIMIT 1 PER CLASS. cabinet, bookcase, chair, etc.) 308. Wood Construction – Medium size wood project To Age 6 309. Wood Construction – Small wood project (jewelry box, Photo Size: 8”x10” and 8”x12”only clock, shelf, planter, etc.) PREMIUMS: 1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.00 3rd- $1.00 310. Birdhouse – handcrafted 4th-Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon 311. Pinewood derby car – to age 10 313. Pets 312. Pinewood derby car – ages 11-17 314. Animal, other Best Wood Project ...... Rosette & $5.00 315. Flowers Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft 316. People Best of Hobby Craft Division ...... Plaque 317. Scenery or nature Awarded by ...... The Western Idaho Fair 318. Selfie Best of Hobby Craft Division ...... $20.00 319. Other Photo, not listed above Awarded by ..... The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC Best of Division (ages 6 & under) ...... Rosette & $10.00 Best of Hobby Craft Division ...... Rosette & $10.00 Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft Judge’s Choice-Most Creative Project . Rosette & $20.00 Ages 7-10 Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft Photo Size: 8”x10” and 8”x12” Only st nd rd Best Bird House (All ages) ...... Rosette & $10.00 PREMIUMS: 1 -$3.00 2 -$2.00 3 - $1.00 th Awarded by ...... The Western Idaho Fair 4 -Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon Superintendent’s Choice ...... $15.00 320. Abstract, black & white or color Awarded by ..... The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC 321. Animals, cats or dogs, color 322. Animal, domestic, black & white or color 323. Animal, winged (birds, bats, bugs) color 324. Animal, other, black & white or color 325. Building or architecture, black & white or color 326. Creative digital manipulation 327. Flowers, black & white or color 328. Human interest-actions of people, animals, etc. black & white or color 329. Humor, black & white or color 330. Idaho scenery, black & white or color – identify area/location 331. People, black & white or color 332. Scenery, nature, flowers, etc. – black & white or color 333. Selfie 334. Sunrise or sunset, color 335. Transportation – black & white or color 336. Water scenes – black & white or color 337. Other black & white photo, not listed above 338. Other color photo, not listed above Best of Division (Age 7-10) ...... Rosette & $10.00 Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft

Ages 11-13 Photo Size: 8”x10” and 8”x12” Only PREMIUMS: 1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.00 3rd- $1.00 4th-Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon 339. Abstract, black & white or color 340. Animals, black & white 341. Animals, cats or dogs, color 342. Animals, other, color 343. Animals, other domestic, color 59

344. Animals, winged (birds, bats, bugs) color Best of Show Photography – Color ...... Rosette & $10.00 345. Buildings or architecture, black, & white Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft 346. Buildings or architecture, color Best Idaho Scenery (all ages) ...... Rosette & $10.00 347. Creative digital manipulation Awarded by ...... Western Idaho Fair 348. Flowers, black & white or color Superintendent’s Choice – Color (all ages) ...... $20.00 349. Human interest,black & white–actions of people,animals,etc Awarded by ..... The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC 350. Human interest, color – actions of people, animals, etc. Superintendent’s Choice – B & W (all ages) ...... $20.00 351. Humor, black & white or color Awarded by ..... The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC 352. Idaho scenery, black & white or color – identify area/location 353. Macro, color 354. People, black & white or color 355. Seascape, black & white or color 356. Selfie 357. Scenery, black & white or color POETRY – DIVISION 7 358. Sunrise or sunset, color How to enter: See instructions on Page 53 359. Transportation, black &white or color Entries will be received in the NORTH WING of the Exposition 360. Water scenes, black & white or color – lakes or rivers Building. 361. Water scenes, black & white or color - oceans RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 28 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 362. Other black & white photo, not listed above ONLY ORIGINAL POETRY CREATED BY THE 363. Other color photo, not listed above ENTRANT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Best of Division (age 11-13) ...... Rosette & $15.00 PREMIUMS: 1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.00 3rd- $1.00 Awarded by ..... The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC 4th-Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon

Ages 14-17 1. Only one entry per person. Photo Size: 8”x10” and 8”x12” Only 2. Length of poem is to be a minimum of 4 lines – maximum PREMIUMS: 1st-$5.00 2nd-$3.00 3rd- $2.00 length is 24 lines. 4th-Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon 3. It may be in rhyme or free verse. 364. Abstract, black & white or color 4. It may be legibly hand printed, typed or computer printed. 365. Animals, black & white 5. Poem is to be mounted on cardboard, foam core or in a mat. 366. Animals, color, domestic NO FRAMES OR PLEXI-GLASS 367. Animals, color, winged 392. Poetry – to age 7 368. Animals, color, other 393. Poetry – ages 8-9 369. Black & White photo-developed & printed by exhibitor 394. Poetry – ages 10-11 370. Buildings or architecture, black & white 395. Poetry – ages 12-13 371. Buildings or architecture, color 396. Poetry – ages 14-15 372. Creative digital manipulation 397. Poetry – ages 16-17 373. Flowers, black & white or color – ages 14 & 15 Best Poem (ages 11 & under) ...... Rosette & $5.00 374. Flowers, black & white or color – ages 16-17 Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft 375. Human interest,black & white–actions of people,animals,etc Best Poem (ages 12-17) ...... Rosette & $10.00 376. Human interest, color – actions of people, animals, etc. Awarded by ..... The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC 377. Humor, black & white or color 378. Idaho scenery, black & white or color – identify area/location 379. Macro, color 380. People, black & white SEWING/HOME ARTS – DIVISION 8 381. People, color How to enter: See instructions on Page 53 382. Scenery, black & white or color Entries will be received in the NORTH WING of the Exposition 383. Selfie Building. 384. Sunrise or sunset, color RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 28-10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 385. Transportation, black & white or color 1. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor. 386. Water scenes, black & white or color – lakes or rivers 2. Entries should have been finished in the last 12 months and 387. Water scenes, black & white or color - oceans be clean at time of entry. st nd rd 388. Other black & white photo, not listed above PREMIUMS: 1 -$4.00 2 -$3.00 3 - $2.00 th 389. Other color photo, not listed above – ages 14-15 4 -Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon 390. Other color photo, not listed above – ages 16-17 391. Any photo by a Youth with Disabilities– ages 17 & younger Ages 12 and younger Best of Division (age 14-17) ...... Rosette & $15.00 398. Crochet scarf Awarded by ..... The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC 399. Other crochet item Best of Show Photography – B&W ...... Plaque 400. Any knit item Awarded by ...... Western Idaho Fair 401. Any embroidered item Best of Show Photography – B&W ...... Rosette & $10.00 402. Latch hook, wall hanging Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft 403. Latch hook, pillow Best of Show Photography – Color ...... Plaque 404. Pillow, other – to age 10 Awarded by ...... Western Idaho Fair 405. Pillow, other – ages 11 & 12 406. Picture, any needlework 60

QUILTS: Two pieces of fabric with batting between BOISE BASIN QUILTERS, INC. will present two $25 cash 407. Quilt, quilted by hand awards for “Best Quilt” made by a youth age 12 and under and 408. Quilt, quilted with machine by entrant age 13 -17 in either 4-H or the Youth Department. The winning 409. Quilt, pieced or stitched by exhibitor, professionally quilted project will be chosen by the Boise Basin Quilters, Inc. 410. Comforter (2 layers of fabric) layers are tied or otherwise THE WESTERN IDAHO CHAPTER OF connected, but not quilted EMBROIDERER’S GUILD OF AMERICA will present three 411. Fleece comforter, may be one layer or two $10 awards in Division 8. Winning entries will be chosen by The 412. Wall hanging (no larger than 36”x36”) Embroiderer’s Guild 413. Stuffed toy – to age 10 414. Stuffed toy – ages 11 & 12 415. Dress or jumper AGRICULTURE – DIVISION 9 416. Skirt How to enter: 417. Blouse or shirt Bring in your entries with the entry form(s) to the Fairgrounds on 418. Sportswear (pants, culottes, shorts) Tuesday, Aug. 15 or Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 419. Other clothing, not listed p.m. Entries will be taken in the North Expo Building. If you want to 420. Doll clothes enter early and reduce time spent in line on entry days you have the 421. Miscellaneous-any item not listed above-to age 10 – apron, following 2 options: pillowcase, bags, etc. 1. a) Mail or deliver ONLY your entry form(s) to the 422. Miscellaneous-any item not listed above-ages 11-12 – apron, Premium Office, 5610 Glenwood, Boise ID 83714 by pillowcase, bags, etc. August 10. Best of Clothing ...... $25.00 b) Then bring your entries to the Fairgrounds on Aug. 15 or Awarded by ...... Treasure Valley Chapter of Aug. 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m...... The American Sewing Guild OR 2. a) Enter online by Aug. 10 at www.idahofair.com. Follow

the link to Competitive Exhibits. A $2 fee will apply. This

fee is per exhibitor, regardless of number of entries or in Ages 13-17 how many departments you enter. 423. Scarf, knit or crochet b) Then bring your entries to the Fairgrounds on Aug. 15 or 424. Other knit or crochet item – ages 13-15 Aug. 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 425. Other knit or crochet item – ages 16-17 RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 27 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 426. Any embroidered item 427. Latch hook, wall hanging or rug 1. All produce shown in this division must have been grown by 428. Pillow, any the exhibitor. 429. Picture, any needlework 2. Entries should be of the same variety, uniform in size, and be

QUILTS: Two pieces of fabric with batting between of a size and quality that would be best for eating. (Not too 430. Quilt, quilted by hand small and not too large.) 431. Quilt, quilted with machine by entrant 3. Please name variety of produce, if known. 432. Quilt, pieced or stitched by exhibitor, professionally quilted 4. The Superintendent shall have the right to refuse any entry 433. Comforter (2 layers of fabric) layers are tied or otherwise found to contain insects or to be otherwise unsuitable for connected, but not quilted display. The Superintendent shall also have the right to 434. Fleece comforter, may be one layer or two remove, any time after judging, any produce which has 435. Wall hanging (no larger than 36”x36”) become unsightly. 436. Stuffed toy PREMIUMS: 1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.00 3rd- $1.00 437. Blouse or shirt th 438. Skirt 4 -Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon 439. Dress or jumper 445. Beans, green – 6 specimens – to age 9 440. Dress, formal 446. Beans, green – 6 specimens – ages 10-17 441. Sportswear (pants, culottes, shorts) 447. Beans, other variety, 6 spec. (wax, purple, yard long, etc.) 442. Other clothing, not listed 448. Beets, table variety, 3 specimens (sugar beets – see misc. 443. Doll clothes class no. 476 – 478) 444. Miscellaneous-any item not listed above – apron, 449. Corn, 3 ears, leave 2-3 layers of husk on pillowcase, bags, etc. 450. Carrots, any variety – 3 specimens (leave 1” of tops only) – to age 9 Best of Clothing ...... $25.00 451. Carrots, any variety – 3 specimens (leave 1” of tops only) – Awarded by ...... Treasure Valley Chapter of ages 10-17 ...... The American Sewing Guild 452. Cucumbers, any variety – 3 specimens – to age 9 Best of Clothing (all ages) ...... Rosette & $5.00 453. Cucumbers, any variety – 3 specimens, - ages 10-17 Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft 454. Eggplant – 2 specimens Best Embroidery (all ages) ...... Rosette & $10.00 455. Eggs – 3 eggs used in a display – home raised chicken eggs Awarded by ...... Western Idaho Fair 456. Gourds, any variety – 1 specimen 457. Potatoes, white – 3 specimens 458. Potatoes, other – 3 specimens 459. Tomatoes, slicing, any variety – 3 specimens – to age 8 460. Tomatoes, slicing, any variety – 3 specimens – ages 9-11 461. Tomatoes, slicing, any variety – 3 specimens – ages 12-17 462. Tomatoes, paste type, any variety – 3 specimens

463. Tomatoes, cherry type – 3 specimens – to age 7 FLOWERS – DIVISION 10 464. Tomatoes, cherry type – 3 specimens – ages 8-11 465. Tomatoes, cherry type – 3 specimens – ages 12-17 How to enter: 466. Peppers, bell – 3 specimens – to age 9 Bring in your entries with the entry form(s) to the fairgrounds on 467. Peppers, bell- 3 specimens – ages 10-17 Thursday, Aug. 17 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. One day only. 468. Peppers, other – 3 specimens – to age 7 Entries will be taken in the North Expo Building. If you want to 469. Peppers, other – 3 specimens – ages 8-11 enter early and reduce time spent in line on entry days, you have the 470. Peppers, other – 3 specimens – ages 12-17 following 2 options: 471. Onions, 3 specimens, any variety except green onions (see 1. a) Mail or deliver ONLY your entry form(s) to the class 476 – 478) Premium Office, 5610 Glenwood, Boise ID 83714 by 472. Squash, 2 specimens – to age 9 August 10. 473. Squash, 2 specimens – ages 10-17 b) Then bring your entries to the Fairgrounds on Aug. 17 474. Pumpkins, 1 specimen, any variety except miniatures (see from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. class 476) – to age 9 OR 2. a) Enter online by Aug. 10 at www.idahofair.com. 475. Pumpkins, 1 specimen, any variety except miniatures (see Follow the link to Competitive Exhibits. A $2 fee will class 477 - 478) – ages 10-17 apply. This fee is per exhib itor, regardless of number of 476. Any other vegetable not listed, 2 specimens – to age 9 entries or in how many departments you enter. 477. Any other vegetable not listed, 2 specimens – ages 10-12 b) Then bring your entries to the Fairgrounds on Aug. 17 478. Any other vegetable not listed, 2 specimens – ages 13-17 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 479. Oddity–bring in a vegetable that grew in the shape of people 480. Oddity–bring in a vegetable that grew in an unusual shape ENTRY AND PARKING: Exhibitors must enter at the 481. Any vegetable grown by a Youth with Disabilities Chinden Boulevard entrance. Enter the Fairgrounds at the Best Cucumber ...... Rosette & $5.00 Racetrack Grandstand. Proceed to the NORTH WING of the Awarded by ...... Golden Garden Club Exposition Building. Unload entries at the doors on the North Best Onion ...... Rosette & $5.00 side. BRIEF parking during unloading will be permitted, but Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft cars must be moved and parked so that other exhibitors may Best Potato ...... Rosette & $5.00 unload. Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft Best Slicing Tomato ...... Rosette & $5.00 RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 28 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft ARRANGEMENTS “LARGEST” 1. Arrangements must be done by the youth entrant. 482. Largest sunflower head – in inches (no stalks and must be 2. Size limits of arrangement and container: no taller than 30” free of earwigs) and no wider than 15” 483. Largest cabbage – by weight 3. Entries in the ARRANGEMENTS do not have to be grown 484. Largest pumpkin – by weight by the exhibitor. No silk, artificial, or dried flowers. 485. Largest squash – by weight 4. Arrangements must be entered in a container that does not 486. Largest tomato – by weight leak water. If it does, please use a glass jar or firm plastic 487. Tallest cornstalk container as a liner. Do not use METAL. Largest Sunflower ...... Rosette & $5.00 5. Arrangements will not be accepted or judged if they need Awarded by ...... Golden Garden Club external support. PREMIUMS: 1st-$4.00 2nd-$3.00 3rd- $2.00 SCARECROWS 4th-Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon PREMIUMS: 1st-$8.00 2nd-$6.00 3rd- $4.00 4th-Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon Arrangements – Age 7 and Younger Scarecrow MUST BE SELF-SUPPORTING. Maximum height 491. STARS, STRIPES AND FAIR DELIGHTS – arranger’s is 6 feet. choice 488. Scarecrow made by youth organization – membership 17 492. GOURD SURPRISE – Arrangement in a Gourd (need not to and younger be real gourd) – Be creative. 489. Scarecrow made by individual – age 11 or younger Best Arrangement ...... Rosette & $5 Gift Certificate 490. Scarecrow made by individual – ages 12-17 Awarded by ...... The Florist at Edwards Best Scarecrow ...... Rosette & $5.00 Located at Edwards Greenhouse, 4106 Sand Creek, Boise Awarded by ...... Kitchen Craft Best Scarecrow ...... $15.00 Arrangements – Ages 8-11 Awarded by ..... The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC 493. STARS, STRIPES AND FAIR DELIGHTS – arranger’s choice 494. GOURD SURPRISE – Arrangement in a Gourd (need not to be real gourd) – Be creative. Best Arrangement...... Rosette & $5 Gift Certificate Awarded by ...... The Florist at Edwards Located at Edwards Greenhouse, 4106 Sand Creek, Boise

Arrangements – Ages 12-17 Awarded by ...... Edwards Greenhouse 495. STARS, STRIPES AND FAIR DELIGHTS – arranger’s ...... 4106 Sand Creek, Boise choice Best Container Grown Plant ...... Rosette & $5 Gift Card 496. GOURD SURPRISE – Arrangement in a Gourd (need not to Awarded by ...... Edwards Greenhouse be real gourd) – Be creative. Best Arrangement...... Rosette & $5 Gift Card Flowers & Container Plants – Age 12-17 Awarded by ...... The Florist at Edwards PREMIUMS: 1st-$4.00 2nd-$3.00 3rd- $2.00 Located at Edwards Greenhouse, 4106 Sand Creek, Boise 4th-Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon 520. Marigolds-small-under 2”, any 1 color, 3 blooms 521. Marigolds-large-over 2”, any 1 color, 3 blooms Floral 522. Pansies, any color, 3 blooms Rules for flower entries: 523. Gladiolus – 1 spike, any color 1. Cut flower entries MUST be in clear glass container. 524. Aster or daisy, 3 blooms of one variety 2. Remove all leaves below water level. 525. Rose – 1 bloom 3. Judges will consider the cleanliness, condition and freshness 526. Zinnia – any 1 color, 3 blooms, 2” or under of the flowers and leaves. 527. Zinnia – any 1 color, 3 blooms, over 2” 4. Remember to bring the correct number of specimens. 528. Sunflower – 1, ornamental, named variety 5. Flowers must be grown by the exhibitor. 529. Any other cut flower, not listed, 1 bloom 530. Container grown indoor plant (or plants) Flowers & Container Plants – Age 7 & Younger 531. Container grown outdoor plant (or plants) PREMIUMS: 1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.00 3rd- $1.00 532. Any cut flower or container grown plant by a Youth with 4th-Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon Disabilities 533. Dish or fairy garden – make a miniature garden in a small 497. Marigolds-small-under 2”, any 1 color, 3 blooms container no larger than 14”x14” and no more than 3” deep. 498. Marigolds-large-over 2”, any 1 color, 3 blooms (It could be a plant saucer, box, basket, etc.) Plant it with 499. Pansies, any color, 3 blooms types of plants that stay small and decorate it with small 500. Zinnia-any colors, all one size, 3 blooms items to create a scene. 501. Sunflower-1, ornamental, named variety Best Container Grown Indoor Plant 502. Aster or daisy, 3 blooms of one variety ...... Rosette & $5 Gift Card 503. Any other cut flower not listed, 1 bloom Awarded by ...... Edwards Greenhouse 504. Any container grown plant Best Container Grown Outdoor Plant 505. Dish or fairy garden-make a miniature garden in a small ...... Rosette & $5 Gift Card container no larger than 14”x14” and no more than 3” deep. Awarded by ...... Edwards Greenhouse (It could be a plant saucer, box, basket, etc.) Plant it with Best Cut Flower ...... Rosette & $5 Gift Card types of plants that stay small and decorate it with small Awarded by ...... Edwards Greenhouse items to create a scene. Best Cut Flower ...... Rosette & $5 Gift Card Awarded by ...... Edwards Greenhouse ...... 4106 Sand Creek, Boise Best Container Grown Plant ...... Rosette & $5 Gift Card Awarded by ...... Edwards Greenhouse

Flowers & Container Plants – Age 8-11 PREMIUMS: 1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.00 3rd- $1.00 4th-Ribbon Honorable Mention Ribbon 506. Marigolds-small-under 2”, any 1 color, 3 blooms 507. Marigolds-large-over 2”, any 1 color, 3 blooms 508. Pansies, any color, 3 blooms 509. Aster or daisy, 3 blooms of one variety 510. Rose – 1 bloom 511. Gladiolus – 1 spike, any color 512. Zinnia, any colors, 3 blooms, 2” or under 513. Zinnia, any colors, 3 blooms, over 2” 514. Sunflower-1, ornamental, named variety 515. Any other cut flower not listed, 1 bloom 516. Container grown indoor plant (or plants) 517. Container grown outdoor plant (or plants) 518. Any cut flower or container grown plant by a Youth with Disabilities 519. Dish or fairy garden-make a miniature garden in a small container no larger than 14”x14” and no more than 3” deep. (It could be a plant saucer, box, basket, etc.) Plant it with types of plants that stay small and decorate it with small items to create a scene. Best Cut Flower ...... Rosette & $5 Gift Card

Department 20 CERAMICS – POTTER Y – CHINA - DOLLS

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday AUGUST 14 11:00-7:00 15 11:00-7:00 16 17 18 FAIR 19 Entry Day – Entry Day – South 9:00 Judging OPENS South Expo Expo 20 21 22 Noon-8:00 23 Noon-8:00 24 Noon-8:00 25 Noon-8:00 26 Noon-8:00 Premium Payout Premium Payout Premium Payout Premium Payout Premium Payout

SUPERINTENDENT: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Margie Higgins Kathy Hamann Boise, Idaho La Grande, Oregon

Please Note: See Department 19 for all Youth entries, age 17 & younger. Youth are welcome to enter Department 20 if they wish to compete with adults.

1. Entries will be received in the South Wing of the Exposition through Sept. 8, awards will be given out from 9:00 a.m. to Building. Entries must be made on forms supplied by the 4:30 p.m. daily. The Office will be closed for Labor Day Western Idaho Fair. Only one article, one pair or one set in a weekend, including the Friday prior to Labor Day. Awards class will be accepted from any one person. Each article must not claimed by Sept. 8, 2017 will be considered a donation be the sole work of the entrant. Teachers may guide and and will revert back to the Western Idaho Fair general fund. advise only. Each piece must have been made entirely within 5. RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 28 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. In the past year. no case may exhibits be removed before 10:00 a.m. 2. Check classes carefully. Pieces entered in the wrong class Monday, Aug. 28. Exhibits which are not claimed within one will not be considered in judging. It is your responsibility to week after the close of the Fair will be considered to have enter in the correct class. Help will be available on entry been abandoned and will be disposed of as the Manager of days. Entries will be displayed as deemed appropriate by the the Fair sees fit. superintendent. Exhibitor must present claim checks corresponding with 3. JUDGING: Wednesday, Aug. 16 – 9:00 a.m. This area will entry tags when claiming exhibits. Exhibits must not be be closed during judging. Premiums will be awarded only on removed without the Superintendent or assistants being classes here listed. The Judges will not award premiums present to check out entries. unless the articles are deemed worthy of merit. The Judges 6. ADDITIONAL RULES: Exhibitors are requested to read may award first, second or no premium according to their the General Rules in the front of this Premium Book. Special judgment. Judges decisions are final. Department Rules supersede General Rules. 4. PREMIUM PAY-OUT: Awards will be available at the Articles exhibited at the Western Idaho Fair in previous Premium Office. Copy of Exhibitor Number Form should be years will not be eligible for competition. presented for Premium pay-out. Cash premiums will be paid All articles must have been fired in a ceramic kiln. No to those entitled to awards on Aug. 22 through Aug. 27 from plaster entries please. 12 Noon to 8:00 p.m. and on Exhibit Release day, Monday, Purchased Bisque, cleaned & fired before purchased, will be Aug. 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Starting Aug. 29 judged on detail only.

Lamps will not be lighted. Entries in shadow boxes, Piggy Pigs Pottery – award for Best of Commercial/Purchased mangers, etc. will be judged on entry only. NO article will be bisque. accepted that is cracked, chipped or mended. No shade on Crazy House Glass and Ceramics – award for “Craziest Clay lamps. Felt will be permitted on bottoms of bookends and Creation” amateur and professional and an award for “Most chess pieces that are weighted. Imaginative Glass” We recommend that hot glue not be used on entries. Hot glue relaxes at 80 degrees. SPECIAL GIFT CERTIFICATES 7. An exhibitor who has once competed as professional in a Potters Center – Boise: $20 Gift Certificate in Professional and division may not reclassify himself and enter competition Amateur. again as an amateur in the same division. 8. All exhibits will be under the control and direction of the Additional Awards may be offered. They will be posted in the Superintendent but in no case will the Manager of the Department. Western Idaho Fair or the Superintendent be responsible for the loss or damage of any entry, although every PROFESSIONAL DIVISIONS precaution will be taken to insure the safety of these exhibits. An entry fee of $2.00 per item will be charged in the Professional Division. “Professional” in this department refers to those whose productions are offered for sale and those who now or have in the SPECIAL AWARDS past taught any technique included in the division they enter. Theme Award: The Western Idaho Fair will award a plaque for the Exhibit that best portrays the Fair Theme “Stars, Stripes Premiums: For Divisions 1 and 2 and Fair Delights”. Award will be chosen from all entries in 1st - $15 2nd - $10 3rd - $7.50 4th – Ribbon Div. 8. Best of Division Award: The Western Idaho Fair will award a plaque for the best of each division (Best of Divisions 4 – 7 and DIVISION 1 12 – 19). Winners will receive in each group classification – first, “AMERICAN PRIDE” second, third and fourth place ribbons. In addition The The winner of each class 1 – 5 will receive a Special Rosette and Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC will award $15 to the Best a $10 award from Kitchen Craft. of Division 4 – 7 winners and $7.50 to the Best of Division 12 – Class: 19 winners. 1. Patriotic or National Symbol People’s Choice of the Day: Fair visitors may vote for an entry 2. Bald Eagle in this department, either professional or amateur, to receive a 3. American Flag popularity award. All entries are eligible except for those that 4. Hometown Hero or Armed Services have already received the award. Votes will be counted each day. 5. American Figure (real or fictional) The entry receiving the most votes each day will receive $5 and a ribbon. DIVISION 2 Judge’s Choice: The Western Idaho Fair will present four “MY AMERICA” awards, one to be chosen by each Judge. The winners will be The winner of each class 6 – 10 will receive a Special Rosette chosen from either the Professional or Amateur Division. Each and a $10 award from Kitchen Craft. will receive a cash award of $15. Thelma’s Ceramics is sponsoring a “Busy Brush” award in this Special Division: Kitchen Craft will award additional premiums special division “My America”. To take part entrants MUST for each class winner in Divisions 1, 2, 8, 9 and 10. enter all 5 classes. Points given for each placing: 1st = 3 pts, 2nd = Unique Creativity Award: The Idaho Ceramic Club of Boise, 2 pts and 3rd = 1 pt. Entrant with the highest points will receive Idaho will present a Special Award Plaque to both the $20.00. Professional and Amateur Divisions. Class: Margie Higgins will present a trophy for “Superintendent’s 6. Teddy Bear Choice” for both Professional and Amateur. 7. Red Rose Kathy Hamann will present a trophy for “Creative Excellence” 8. Native American in Ceramics for both Professional and Amateur. 9. Camping – Summer Vacation Marilyn’s China Closet will present the Judge’s Choice award 10. American Sports in China for both Professional and Amateur. Thelma’s Ceramics – Boise, will present a Trophy for Most Outstanding Raku in Professional and Amateur and a Trophy for DIVISION 3 Best of Underglaze in Professional and Amateur. PROMOTING CREATIVITY Funny Farm – Meridian, will present a Trophy for Most A Special Rosette and Awards of $50, $35 and $20 will be Humorous Overall in Professional and Amateur. awarded by the Idaho Ceramic Club Home Treasures – Caldwell, will present an award for Best of Class: Holiday in Professional and Amateur and an award for 11. Any Item with a Red, White and Blue theme Excellence in Porcelain in Professional and Amateur. Western Idaho Ceramic Club will present a Trophy for Best of Creative Greenware Adaptation in Professional and Amateur. Premiums: For Divisions 4 thru 7 and the Professional Southwest Idaho China Painters will present a Trophy for Fair Section of Division 17 Theme – “Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights” (China Painting) in 1st - $15 2nd - $10 3rd - $7.50 4th – Ribbon Professional and Amateur. Cat n’ Canary, Nampa will present an award for Best Doll and an award for Best Stoneware in Professional and Amateur.

DIVISION 4 – PORCELAIN 57. Miniature – under 4” high and 6” in diameter Entries must be fired at cone 4 or higher – Temp. 2208 – 2291 58. Dresden or European style Class: 59. Portraits 12. Translucent Stain 60. Local seminar/workshop piece 13. Glazed 61. Enamels, raised paste, structure paste 14. Miniature – under 4” 62. Miscellaneous NOT listed above 15. Miscellaneous Porcelain 63. Holiday 16. Doll – miscellaneous 64. Vase

DIVISION 5 – CERAMICS DIVISION 7 – CLAY WORK, POTTERY, RAKU & Entries must be Earthenware clay, fired NO hotter than cone STONEWARE 02 – Temperature 2098 or lower. Clay Work and Pottery Greenware Adaptation Class: Class: 65. Sculpture 17. Cut out, carve, clay lift and sgraffito 66. Pinch or coil Overglaze and Decals 67. Slab 18. Luster, gold, silver 68. Clay puzzled 19. Decal on ceramic 69. Wheel thrown 6” or under 20. Decal on commercial ware 70. Wheel thrown 7” or over

Glaze 71. Miscellaneous clay work 72. Miscellaneous Glaze 21. Texture glaze 22. Crystal glaze Raku 23. Gloss glaze 73. Wheel thrown 24. Pottery style or art glaze 74. Hand modeled 25. Glaze and stain combination 75. Gloss glaze 26. Miscellaneous glaze 76. Matte glaze

Underglaze 77. Glaze combination 27. Airbrush 78. Horse hair raku 79. Slip resist, smoke or pit fired 28. Brush work 29. Majolica Cast Stoneware 30. Applied pattern 80. Glaze 31. Misc. Underglaze 81. Underglaze 32. Paper-cuts, Stencil, Screen print 82. Miscellaneous 33. Christmas 34. Halloween 35. Miscellaneous holiday or occasion DIVISION 8 – FAIR THEME

Non-Fired Media “Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights” 36. Airbrushing This Division is for ALL entries for Fair Theme Award, both 37. Drybrush Professional and Amateur. Any media. 38. Applied pattern The winner of each class 83-84 will receive a Special Rosette and 39. Opaque stains a $15 (Professional) and a $10 (Amateur) award from Kitchen 40. Pearls and metallics Craft. 41. Translucents and Paint Sticks Class: 42. Mixed media (paper, napkin, etc.) 83. Fair Theme – Professional 43. Christmas 84. Fair Theme - Amateur 44. Halloween 45. Miscellaneous holiday or occasion

Purchased and Commercial Bisque 46. Glaze miscellaneous 47. Underglaze – utility item 48. Underglaze Miscellaneous 49. Non-fired miscellaneous

DIVISION 6 – CHINA PAINTING Framed pieces – frame and matt cannot exceed 2” Class: 50. Dusting, grounding or solid background 51. Naturalistic 52. Bird – Animal – Fish 53. Scene 54. Brush, line or pen work 55. Fruits, vegetables 56. Gold, silver or luster

AMATEUR DIVISIONS Overglaze and Decals “Amateur” in this Department refers to those who produce for 102. Luster, gold, silver their own pleasure, with no financial gain from their work. 103. Decal on ceramic Judge’s recommendation to professional status may be followed 104. Decal on commercial ware at discretion of Superintendent of this Department. Glaze 105. Texture glaze Premiums: For Divisions 9 and 10 106. Crystal glaze 1st - $7.50 2nd - $5.00 3rd - $3.00 4th – Ribbon 107. Gloss glaze 108. Pottery style or art glaze 109. Glaze and stain combination DIVISION 9 110. Miscellaneous glaze “AMERICAN PRIDE” Underglaze The winner of each class 85 – 89 will receive a Special Rosette 111. Airbrush and a $7.50 award from Kitchen Craft. 112. Brush work Class: 113. Majolica 85. Patriotic or National Symbol 114. Applied pattern 86. Bald Eagle 115. Paper-cuts, Stencil, Screen print 87. American Flag 116. Christmas 88. Hometown Hero or Armed Services 117. Halloween 89. American Figure (real or fictional) 118. Miscellaneous holiday or occasion

119. Miscellaneous underglaze DIVISION 10 “MY AMERICA” Non-Fired Media The winner of each class 90 – 94 will receive a Special Rosette 120. Airbrushing and a $7.50 award from Kitchen Craft. 121. Drybrush Thelma’s Ceramics is sponsoring a “Busy Brush” award in this 122. Applied pattern special division “My America”. To take part entrants MUST 123. Opaque stains enter all 5 classes. Points given for each placing: 1st = 3 pts, 2nd = 124. Pearls and metallics 2 pts and 3rd = 1 pt. Entrant with the highest points will receive 125. Translucents and Paint Sticks $10.00. 126. Christmas Class: 127. Halloween 90. Teddy Bear 128. Miscellaneous holiday or occasion 91. Red Rose 129. Mixed media (paper, napkin, etc.)

92. Native American Purchased and Commercial Bisque 93. Camping – Summer Vacation 130. Glaze miscellaneous 94. American Sports 131. Underglaze – utility item 132. Underglaze miscellaneous DIVISION 11 133. Non-fired miscellaneous PROMOTING CREATIVITY A Special Rosette and Awards of $25, $15 and $10 will be DIVISION 14 – CHINA PAINTING awarded by the Idaho Ceramic Club. Framed pieces – frame and matt cannot exceed 2” Class: Class: 95. Any Item with a Red, White and Blue theme 134. Dusting, grounding or solid background 135. Naturalistic 136. Bird – Animal – Fish Premiums: For Divisions 12 thru 19 and the Amateur 137. Scene Section of Division 17 138. Brush, line or pen work st nd rd th 1 - $7.50 2 - $5.00 3 - $3.00 4 – Ribbon 139. Fruits, vegetables 140. Gold, silver or luster DIVISION 12 – PORCELAIN 141. Miniature – under 4” high and 6” in diameter Entries must be fired at cone 4 or higher – Temp. 2208 – 2291 142. Dresden or European style Class: 143. Portraits 96. Translucent Stain 144. Local seminar/workshop piece 97. Glazed 145. Enamels, raised paste, structure paste 98. Miniature – under 4” 146. Miscellaneous NOT listed above 99. Miscellaneous Porcelain 147. Holiday 100. Doll – miscellaneous 148. Vase 149. Senior entry (age 65 and older) floral 150. Senior entry (age 65 and older) miscellaneous DIVISION 13 – CERAMICS 151. Youth entry (age 17 and younger) animals (no premiums Entries must be Earthenware clay, fired NO hotter than cone class) 02 – Temperature 2098 or lower. 152. Youth entry (age 17 and younger) miscellaneous(no Greenware Adaptation premiums class) Class: 101. Cut out, carve, clay lifting and sgraffito

DIVISION 15 – CLAY WORK, POTTERY, RAKU & 183. Underglaze STONEWARE 184. Non-Fired media Clay Work and Pottery 185. Hand Formed Class: 186. Wheel Thrown 153. Sculpture 187. Miscellaneous 154. Pinch or coil 155. Slab DIVISION 18 – SENIORS 156. Clay puzzled Seniors – 65 years of Age or Older, may compete in Senior or 157. Wheel thrown 6” or under Amateur Division. 158. Wheel thrown 7” or over Class: 159. Miscellaneous Clay work 188. Glaze 160. Miscellaneous Glaze 189. Underglaze 190. Opaque stains Raku 191. Dry brushed 161. Wheel thrown 192. Overglaze 162. Hand modeled 193. Porcelain 163. Gloss glaze 194. Miscellaneous 164. Matte glaze 165. Glaze combination DIVISION 19 166. Horse hair raku MADE BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 167. Slip resist, smoke or pit fired Award: The Western Idaho Fair will award a “Best of Division” Rosette where items are deemed worthy of merit. The Cast Stoneware intent of this Division is to encourage disabled exhibitors. The 168. Glaze Ceramics Department will accept and categorize all items 169. Underglaze entered. If the workmanship of an exhibit surpasses the intent 170. Miscellaneous of Division 19, the item will be reclassified to keep DIVISION 16 – FIRED GLASS competition fair for the disabled exhibitor. All work must be This Division is for all fired glass entries, Professional and done by the entrant. Amateur. Glass judging based on firing of piece. However, add- Class: on decorations are welcome. 195. Glaze Class: 196. Underglaze 171. Sagged or slumped 197. Non-fired media 172. Decorated sagged/slumped bottle 198. Miscellaneous

173. Fused DIVISION 20 174. Fired paint design SWEET CREATIVITY 175. Miniature – under 3” “Fair Food” Professional The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC will award 1st place $15 and 2nd place $10. 199. Ceramic Fair Food 200. China Painted Fair Food

Amateur The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC will award 1st place $10 and 2nd place $5. 201. Ceramic Fair Food 202. China Painted Fair Food DIVISION 17 – SPECIAL DIVISION – ARMED FORCES Entries made by members of the Armed Forces. We welcome all service members – Active or Veterans – to enter this special division. Best of Division will receive a rosette and a special award. Professional Class: 176. Glaze 177. Underglaze 178. Non-Fired media 179. Hand Formed 180. Wheel Thrown 181. Miscellaneous

Amateur Class: 182. Glaze

Department 21

CONTESTS

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday AUGUST 14 15 16 17 18 Fair Opens 19 2:00 Spicin’ It 4:00 Iron Arranger-A Up! 5:00 Iron Arranger-P 20 1:00 pm 21 2:00 pm 22 2:00 pm 23 2:00 pm 24 2:00 pm 25 2:00 pm 26 Salsa Bowl Brew ‘N’ Chew Who Takes Cupcake Combat Some Like It Hot? Cheezapalooza Claim to Flame Contest Coffee Challenge The Cake 6:00 Skillet Toss BBQ Contest 27 Enjoy the Fair: Noon – 10:00 Weekdays & Sunday; Noon – 11:00 Fridays & Saturdays 9:00 Fair Contact: 208-287-5663 or [email protected] Closes

All contests are being held in or next to Demostation/Western Town. SUPERINTENDENT: Deadlines will vary. Please see individual contest details for more information. Teresa Biggs Alternate arrangements can be made with the Contest Superintendent. The Boise, Idaho Women’s Skillet Toss is the only contest that does not require pre-registration. Phone: (208) 585-7693 One entry per class.

PREMIUM PAY-OUT: Awards will be available at the Premium Office. Cash premiums will be paid to those entitled to awards on Aug. 22 through Aug. 27 from 12 Noon to 8:00 p.m. and on Exhibit Release day, Monday, Aug. 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Starting Aug. 29 through Sept. 8, awards will be given out from 9:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. daily. The Office will be closed for Labor Day weekend, including the Friday prior to Labor Day. Awards not claimed by Sept. 8, 2017 will be considered a donation and will revert back to the Western Idaho Fair general fund.

ATTENTION! DIVISION 1 New this year we will be giving an award for best overall SPICIN’ IT UP! performance in the following contests: Spicin’ It Up!, Treasure Presented by Starlight Herb and Spice Company Valley Salsa Bowl, Brew ‘N’ Chew Coffee Challenge, Who Takes The Cake?, Cupcake Combat, Some Like It Hot? and Cheezapalooza. To be eligible, you must enter all classes of all 7 contests. So, do you have what it takes to be the …Chefinator?!

General Entry Requirements: Contest Date: Friday, August 18, 2017  Entries are limited to one per class. Location: Western Town  Entries can be hot or cold. Contestant must provide cold or heat Check in: 2:00 p.m. Judging: 3:00 p.m. source. (There is a 2 hour time frame before harmful bacteria Entries should be postmarked no later than: can potentially grow. Keep hot foods above 140°F and cold Friday, August 4, 2017 foods below 40°F). Prizes (each class):  Due to space availability, all entries will be given st nd rd approximately an 18” x 18” space. 1 - $75 2 - $50 3 - $25

 Please title your original creation and include a recipe on an Required mystery ingredients will be provided by Starlight 8½” x 11” sheet of paper. Place first and last name on back of Herb and Spice Company and can be obtained from the Premium recipe. All recipes will become property of the Western Idaho Office. Fair or the contest sponsor.  Judging will be based on: taste – 50%, creativity – 25% and Class: presentation – 25% unless otherwise noted. 1. The Spice of Life (Savory) Be creative and concoct a culinary delight highlighting the savory mystery ingredient. Anything goes but remember, this is savory so non-dessert items only. 2. Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice (Sweet) Again, be creative and remember this one is a Desserts Only competition that must showcase the mystery ingredient.

Specific Entry Requirements:  Must highlight provided mystery ingredients.

DIVISION 2 DIVISION 4 IRON ARRANGER DESIGN COMPETITION BREW ‘N’ CHEW COFFEE CHALLENGE Sponsored by ‘Boise at Its Best Flowers’ Sponsored by Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters

Contest Date: Monday, August 21, 2017

Location: Western Town

Check In: 2:00 p.m. Judging: 3:00 p.m.

Contest Date: Saturday, August 19 Entries should be postmarked no later than: Time: Monday, August 7, 2017 Amateur Design – 4:00 p.m. Prizes: 1st-$75 2nd-$50 3rd-$25 Professional Design – 5:00 p.m. Class: Location: Western Town 5. Awesome “Dawson”. Create an original designer beverage Preregistration is required. Call Teresa Biggs at (208) 585-7693 of your choice by incorporating any Dawson Taylor Coffee. to reserve a container. See www.dawsontaylor.com for complete selection. Each Deadline is August 17, 2017 contestant will be presenting their beverage to the judges in

person. Cheers! Note: All tools provided by entrant. 6. “Taylor” Made. This is the “chew” portion of the Designers will have 15 minutes to complete a design with a competition. Create any dish of your choice that features variety of flowers, foliage and 1 uncommon item. We have Dawson Taylor Coffee in ground form, liquid form or a divided this competition into two different competitions this year: combination of both. Sweet or savory – the choice is yours. Amateur Designer – A person who designs for pleasure.

Professional Designer – A person who works in the floral

profession.

DIVISION 5 Prizes for each division donated by Boise at its Best Flowers: st nd rd th th WHO TAKES THE CAKE? 1 - $50 2 - $40 3 - $30 4 - $20 5 - $10 Everyone will receive either a ribbon, rosette, cash award or other Sponsored by Pastry Perfection gift items for participating. Raffle will be held during designing and judging.

DIVISION 3 th Contest Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 10 Annual Location: Western Town TREASURE VALLEY SALSA BOWL CONTEST Check In: 2:00 p.m. Judging: 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by Treasure Valley Salsa

Entries should be postmarked no later than:

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Prizes:

1st-$75 2nd-$50 3rd-$25 (Gift cards to Pastry Perfection).

Class: 7. What’s Up Doc? A cornerstone of our community, Pastry Perfection has offered some of the best baked delights in town. One of their signature products is the most Muy Caliente! delectable carrot cake you’ve ever tasted. The challenge Contest Date: Sunday, August 20, 2017 for you is to bring your best carrot cake (traditional or Location: Western Town otherwise) to the table. May the best slice win. Check In: 1:00 p.m. Judging: 2:00 p.m.

Entries should be postmarked no later than: Saturday, August 12, 2017

Prizes: 1st-$75 2nd-$50 3rd-$35 4th -$20

Class: 3. Salsa Only – traditional or nontraditional 4. Dips and sauces – Guacamole, Chipotle, Enchilada, Bean Dip, etc.

Specific Entry requirements:  NO MEAT PRODUCTS are permitted.  No home-canned products permitted.

DIVISION 6 DIVISION 7 CUPCAKE COMBAT 5th Annual Sponsored by Reggie’s Veggies WOMEN’S SKILLET TOSS Sponsored by Linder Farms

Contest Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 Attention Ladies!! Do not miss this event. Join us at the Onion Contest Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 Ring, aka Trackside Arena, for the time of your life. Register Location: Western Town from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Western Town. Competition starts at Check in: 2:00 p.m. Judging: 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Entries should be postmarked no later than: The object is to toss a 3 ½ pound skillet underhand in a straight Wednesday, August 9, 2017 line in front of you as far as you can. Note: All cupcake entries must emphasize a fruit, a vegetable or a Any distance deviation from the center line will be deducted from combination of both. your total distance. You will get two tosses with your longest Entries must be original and made from scratch. No purchased recorded as your score. A foot fault will result in a box mixes or frosting permitted. disqualification for that throw. There will be four age divisions: PRIZES (each class): 1st - $75 2nd - $50 3rd - $25 18 – 35; 36 – 50; 51 – 64 and 65 plus. There will be ten places awarded in each division. The winner Class: from each division will qualify for toss-off for the Grand Prize. 8. Basic Training Prizes: Rosettes  Basic Cupcake only. NO frosting or embellishments. Doing so This is all about having fun and making history. will result in disqualification. Note: If by chance the handle impales the earth leaving the skillet  Please provide 6 standard sized cupcakes. upright, it’s called “sticking it”  Plates will be provided for presentation for each contestant. and the tosser will receive a  Judging based on taste – 50%; texture – 25%; and creative use special award. So, do you have of flavor – 25%. the skill-it takes and guts to try? (Dare you to check this out 9. Sweet Victory on YouTube).  Anything goes. Think gourmet and let your imagination run wild! Any flavor, any topping, any design.  Please provide a minimum of 6 cupcakes (size optional).  Contestants must provide their own display materials for DIVISION 8 presentation. SOME LIKE IT HOT? (Soup and Salad Challenge)  Judging will be based on taste – 25%; creativity – 25%: and Sponsored by Boise Bistro Market and Alberstons presentation – 50%.

Contest Date: Thursday, August 24, 2017

Location: Western Town

Check In: 2:00 p.m. Judging: 3:00 p.m.

Entries should be postmarked no later than:

Thursday, August 10, 2017

PRIZES: 1st - $75 2nd - $50 3rd - $25

Class:

10. Soup’s On

All the world loves soup for obvious reasons. Hot. Cold.

Sweet. Spicy. Vegetables. Fruit. Pasta. The list goes on and

on. Wow us with your bowl of wonder and leave us wanting

more, please.

11. Salad Bar

Create an original salad of your choice entertaining an

unusual food combination that will please the eye and tease

the pallet. Can be served hot or cold.

Note: Display tables will be located near power source to

encourage entries to be held in crockpots, etc…as part of

presentation. Judges will be lifting lids to capture the full essence

of your soup.

DIVISION 9 DIVISION 10 CHEEZAPALOOZA 9th ANNUAL CLAIM TO FLAME BBQ CONTEST Presented by Sorrento Lactalis, Inc. Presented by Albertsons

Contest Date: Friday, August 25, 2017

Location: Western Town Contest Date: Saturday, August 26, 2017 Check In: 2:00 p.m. Judging: 3:00 p.m. Entries should be postmarked no later than: Entries should be postmarked no later than: Saturday, August 12, 2017 Friday, August 11, 2017

ATTENTION!!: This year’s proteins will be provided for all Prizes (each class): contestants courtesy of SYSCO. There will be a maximum of 1st - $100 2nd - $75 3rd - $50 4th - $25 only 20 spots available for this year’s competition. Please register

early. Class: This year’s smokin’ selections are: 12. “Cheesy Couture” the Savory Side.

Enter any non-dessert dish that includes one or a combination of Sorrento Cheese products. (Appetizers, salads, entrées, etc. Class: will be permitted.) 14. Pork Shoulder (Bone In) 15. Burgers 13. “The Cheese Stands Alone” the Sweet Side. This is a Desserts Only competition that must showcase at 16. Jump Into the Fire Dessert Speed Round (Sweet!) least one Sorrento cheese product. Will it be cheesecake, Based on points, awards will be given in each division. The brownies, tiramisu, smoothies or something outside the box? cook/team that has the highest accumulative score from all three Specific Entry Requirements: divisions will be deemed Flame Master and the winner of the  Please visit www.sorrentocheese.com/cheese for complete grand prize. cheese selection. Please see http://idahofair.com/get-involved/exhibitors/competitive- exhibitors for complete instructions and details.