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Entry fees in Adult Departments are as follows:
- $1.00 per entry per class EXCEPT in Professional Divisions
- $5.00 per entry per class in Professional Divisions
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AMATEUR WINEMAKING - RULES
A. All wines other than commercial wines or wines made by a wine maker employed by or owner of a bonded winery are eligible.
B. Exhibitor must be at least 21 years of age.
C. An entry consists of two (2) bottles (750ml) for judging and display.
D. Bottles must be labeled with 2" x 4" label, in addition to home/wine maker's label. Label must state, Division, Class, Vintage Date of NV, Vineyard (if known) and Wine Maker's Name.
E. Remove any foil capsules prior to submittal.
F. Entries become the property of Napa County Fair and will not be returned.
G. All classes will be judged single blind.
H. GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE ribbons will be awarded on the Danish System.
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AMATEUR WINEMAKING
DIVISION 16 - AMATEUR WINES
Class - Red Wine
1. Barbera
2. Burgundy
3. Cabernet Franc
4. Cabernet Sauvignon
5. Malbec
6. Merlot
7. Bordeaux or Meritage Blend - (Bordeaux must be a blend of at least two and Meritage a blend of at least three of the following varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot, Malbec)
8. Petite Syrah
9. Pinot Noir
10. Sangioviese
11. Syrah
12. Zinfandel
13. Any other red or blends, specify
Class - White Wine
14. Chenin Blanc
15. Chardonnay
16. Gewürztraminer
17. Riesling
18. Sauvignon Blanc
19. Semillon
20. Any other white, specify
Class - Dessert Wine
21. Dessert wine, red
22. Dessert wine, white
23. Late Harvest
24. Rosé
25. Sparkling wine
26. Any other, specify
Class - Non-Grape Fruit Wine
27. White, specify
28. Red, specify
DIVISION 20 - WINE BOTTLE LABELS
Class
1. Hand drawn
2. Computer generated
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ARRANGEMENT RULES
A. Fresh flower or plant material must be used in all divisions except dry or silk arrangements divisions; no artificial coloring of fresh plant material.
B. NO artificial flowers or foliage to be used except in silk division.
C. Grapes and fruit can be plastic.
D. Contrived flowers of natural origin may be used to supplement design.
E. Materials used in arrangements must be of lasting quality and maintained by exhibitor for duration of the Fair.
F. If mechanics fail, arrangement will not be judged.
G. Flowers and materials used in arrangements need not be grown by exhibitor.
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FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
DIVISION 96 - ARRANGEMENTS, NOVICE
DIVISION 97 - ARRANGEMENTS, AMATEUR
DIVISION 98 - ARRANGEMENTS, PROFESSIONAL
Class - Fresh
1. Celebrate!
2. Patriotic
3. Picnic in the Park
Class - Dried
4. Celebrate!
5. Patriotic
6. Picnic in the Park
Class - Silk
7. Celebrate!
8. Patriotic
9. Picnic in the Park
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CLOTHING & TEXTILES - RULES
A. Items must have been completed within one year of the date of the Fair.
B. No items will be accepted that have been entered in prior years.
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CLOTHING & TEXTILES
DIVISION 71 - CROCHET
DIVISION 72 - KNIT
DIVISION 73 - EMBROIDERY
DIVISION 74 - GOLDEN YEARS (OVER 80 YEARS)/SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS
Class
1. Accessories
2. Afghan - Any size
3. Baby afghan
4. Center piece
5. Children's and infant clothes
6. Dish Towels (2)
7. Doily, under 14"
8. Doily, 14" and larger
9. Doll clothes
10. Dresser scarf
11. Hat or cap
12. Novelty
13. Picture, framed under 10"
14. Picture framed 10" and over
15. Pillow
16. Pillow cases (2)
17. Pot holders (2)
18. Scarf
19. Stole or shawl
20. Sweaters
21. Tablecloth
22. Tote bag
23. Any other, specify
DIVISION 75 - SEWING
DIVISION 76 - GOLDEN YEARS (Seniors over 80)/SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS
Class - Clothing
1. Apron
2. Blouse
3. Child's clothes
4. Coat or jacket
5. Costume
6. Vest
7. Any other clothing, specify
Class - Sewing, Miscellaneous
8. Doll clothes
9. Pillow
10. Placemats (2)
11. Potholders (2)
12. Toy
13. Any other sewing, specify
DIVISION 77 - COUNTED CROSS-STITCH
Class
1. Under 10", framed
2. 10" and larger, framed
3. Any other counted cross-stitch item, specify
DIVISION 78 - MISCELLANEOUS
Class
1. Appliquéd item
2. Decorated basket
3. Decorated hat
4. Decorated wreath
5. Household accessory
6. Needle art
7. Sweatshirt
8. Tatting
9. Tote bag
10. Toy
11. Wall hanging
12. Any other, specify
DIVISION 79 - CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Class
1. Crocheted ornament
2. Door decoration
3. Ornament
4. Picture
5. Placemats (2)
6. Stocking
7. Tablecloth
8. Table decoration
9. Tree skirt
10. Wall hanging
11. Wreath
12. Any other, specify
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CULINARY ARTS - RULES
Baked Goods
A. Entries must be on plain white paper plates. Pies must be in aluminum pie plates.
B. Entries must be home prepared by the exhibitor, unless otherwise stated.
C. No entries that require refrigeration will be accepted.
D. Baking and Confections will be discarded when necessary due to spoilage.
E. All containers will be discarded if not picked up on release date.
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BAKING
DIVISION 51 - YEAST BREAD
½ loaf + 1 slice
Class
1. Mixed grains
2. White
3. Whole wheat
4. Any other, specify
5. Any bread made with bread machine, specify
DIVISION 52 - QUICK BREADS
½ loaf + 1 slice
Class
1. Banana nut
2. Pumpkin
3. Zucchini
4. Any other, specify
DIVISION 53 - BISCUITS & ROLLS
Half Dozen (6)
Class
1. Baking powder biscuits
2. Cinnamon rolls
3. Coffee cake
4. Muffins
5. Parker house rolls
6. Plain yeast rolls
7. Sweet yeast rolls
8. Any other, specify
DIVISION 54 - LAYER CAKES
¼ Cakes
Class
1. Frosted layer, chocolate
2. Frosted layer, white
3. Frosted layer, yellow
4. Any other, specify
DIVISION 55 - CAKES
¼ Cakes
Class
1. Angel food
2. Bundt cake
3. Chiffon cake
4. Pound cake
5. Any other, specify
DIVISION 56 - COOKIES
Half Dozen (6)
Class
1. Bar cookies, specify
2. Brownies
3. Chocolate chip
4. Decorated
5. Macaroon
6. Oatmeal
7. Peanut butter
8. Rolled
9. Snickerdoodles
10. Sugar
11. Any other, specify
DIVISION 57 - PIES & PASTRIES
No Cream Pies
Minimum 6"
Class
1. Apple pie, two crust
2. Berry pie, two crust
3. Any other pie, two crust, specify
4. Any other pie, one crust, specify
5. Tart, specify
DIVISION 58 - CONFECTIONS
Half Dozen (6)
Class
1. Bar or broken candies
2. Cherries, dipped
3. Chocolate nut clusters
4. English Toffee
5. Fudge
6. Peanut Brittle
7. Rocky Road
8. Any other, specify
DIVISION 60 - CUPCAKES
Half Dozen (6)
Class
1. Frosted cupcakes
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FINE ARTS & CRAFTS - RULES
A. Art available for sale must be labeled with sale price. If not for sale, NFS must be noted on label.
B. Works of art must have been made in the last two years. All pieces entered must be original works of art.
C. Fair Management reserves the right to refuse any picture that does not meet their approval. Exhibitors will be notified of rejection and informed of when their entry will be released.
D. Location of hanging pictures is at the discretion of Fair Management.
E. Paintings must be framed. (See photography description)
F. Drawings must be framed or matted with cardboard or other sturdy backing and equipped for hanging with wire (no tape or tapes with hooks will be accepted).
G. No commercial molds, number paintings, decoupage kits, etc. will be allowed unless specified.
H. INSURANCE: Extreme care and caution will be exercised in the care of paintings, but insurance if desired, should be arranged for by the exhibitor. The Napa County Fair assumes no responsibility for the loss of pictures by fire, theft, or damage during transportation to exhibition.
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FINE ARTS
DIVISION 21 - NOVICE
DIVISION 22 - AMATEUR
DIVISION 23 - PROFESSTIONAL
Class - Acrylics
1. Abstract
2. Boat
3. Cartoon
4. Fair theme - Celebrate!
5. Floral
6. Landscape
7. Mixed media
8. Patriotic
9. Portrait
10. Seascape
11. Still life
12. Surrealist
13. Wild life
14. Any other, specify
Class - Crayon, Charcoal, Chalk
21. Abstract
22. Boat
23. Cartoon
24. Fair theme - Celebrate!
25. Floral
26. Landscape
27. Mixed media
28. Patriotic
29. Portrait
30. Seascape
31. Still life
32. Surrealist
33. Wild life
34. Any other, specify
Class - Oil Paintings
41. Abstract
42. Boat
43. Cartoon
44. Fair theme - Celebrate!
45. Floral
46. Landscape
47. Mixed media
48. Patriotic
49. Portrait
50. Seascape
51. Still life
52. Surrealist
53. Wild life
54. Any other, specify
Class - Pen, Pencil, Ink
61. Abstract
62. Boat
63. Cartoon
64. Fair theme - Celebrate!
65. Floral
66. Landscape
67. Mixed media
68. Patriotic
69. Portrait
70. Seascape
71. Still life
72. Surrealist
73. Wild life
74. Any other, specify
Class - Watercolor, Poster Paint
81. Abstract
82. Boat
83. Cartoon
84. Fair theme - Celebrate!
85. Floral
86. Landscape
87. Mixed media
88. Patriotic
89. Portrait
90. Seascape
91. Still life
92. Surrealist
93. Wild life
94. Any other, specify
CRAFTS
Class - Sculpture
101. Clay
102. Metal
103. Any other, specify
Class - Handcrafts
111. Bead work
112. Collage
113. Jewelry
114. Hydracal
115. Stained glass
116. Tole painting
117. Any other, specify
Class - Ceramics, Commercial Mold
121. Glazed
122. Under colors
123. Non-fixed stains
Class - Ceramics, Hand Built
131. Glazed
132. Under colors
133. Non-fixed stains
Class - Ceramics, Wheel Formed
141. Glazed
142. Under colors
143. Non-fixed stains
Class - Collage
151. Abstract, specify subject matter
152. Representational, specify
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FLORICULTURE - RULES
A. Exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor within the county, district or community represented by the exhibitor, except arrangements.
B. Exhibitors will be allowed to replenish/water entries from 9 to 10 AM each day of the Fair.
C. Vases or other suitable containers must be furnished by the exhibitor.
D. Cactus and succulent gardens must be growing and well established to be eligible for awards.
E. All dahlias, except pom pom, and roses, except floribunda, must be disbudded.
F. All containers must be the work of the exhibitor.
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CUT FLOWERS
DIVISION 84 - DAHLIAS
Class
1. Cactus, 1 bloom
2. Collarettes, 3 blooms
3. Dwarf, single, 3 blooms
4. Dwarf, double, 3 blooms
5. Formal, decorative, 1 bloom
6. Informal, decorative, 1 bloom
7. Pompom, 3 blooms
8. Any other Dahlia, specify
DIVISION 85 - DAISIES
Class
1. Gerbera, 3 blooms
2. Gloriosa, single, 3 blooms
3. Gloriosa, double, 3 blooms
4. Marconi, 3 blooms
5. Shasta, single, 3 blooms
6. Shasta, double, 3 blooms
7. Any other daisy, specify
DIVISION 86 - GLADIOLUS
One spike to container, at least 3 blooms
Class
1. Red
2. Pink or rose
3. Salmon
4. White
5. Lavender
6. Orange
7. Yellow or cream
8. Black red
9. Green
10. Violet
11. Pink, large size
12. Assorted colors, 3 spikes
13. Any other gladiolus, specify
DIVISION 87 - PERENNIALS
Class
1. Agapanthus, one color, 3 stems
2. Cannas, 1 stem
3. Carnations, mixed, 3 stems
4. Coreopsis, 3 stems
5. Dianthus, one color, 5 stems
6. Dianthus, mixed colors, 5 stems
7. Fuchsia, 1 stem
8. Gaillardia, 3 stems
9. Geranium, no less than six colors
10. Double geranium, one color, 3 stems
11. Single geranium, one color, 3 stems
12. Hydrangea common type, 1 bloom
13. Hydrangea lace cap, 1 stem
14. Marguerite, 5 blooms
15. Pelargonium, one color, 3 stems
16. Pelargonium, mixed colors, 5 stems
17. Phlox, any color, 1 stem
18. Verbena, any color, 5 stems
19. Gardenia, 1 stem
20. Lilium, 1 stem
21. Chrysanthemum, any color, 1 stalk
22. Yarrow, 3 Stems
23. Penstemomon, 3 stems
24. Popover (poppy), 3 stems
25. Aster, 3 Stems
26. Campanula, 3 Stems
27. Delphinium, 3 Stems
28. Sweet Williams, 3 stems
29. Any other Perennial, specify
DIVISION 88 - MIXED BOUQUET OF PERENNIALS
Class
1. Mixed bouquet, 8 or more varieties
2. Old-fashioned bouquet
DIVISION 89 - ANNUALS
Class
1. Ageratum, 3 blooms
2. Bachelor button, 5 stems
3. Calendula, 3 stems
4. Cosmos, mixed, 3 stems
5. Larkspur, 3 stems
6. Nasturtium, double, 3 stems
7. Nasturtium, single, 3 stems
8. Pansies, yellow bronze, 5 blooms
9. Pansies, purple or blue, 5 blooms
10. Pansies, mixed, 5 blooms
11. Scabiosa, mixed, 3 stems
12. Snapdragons, mixed, 3 stems
13. Snapdragons, one color, 3 stems
14. Sweet peas, 5 stems
15. Violas, mixed, 7 stems
16. Any other Annual, specify
DIVISION 90 - MARIGOLDS
Class
1. African variety, one color, 6 stems
2. African variety, mixed colors, 6 stems
3. French variety, one color, 6 stems
4. French variety, mixed colors, 6 stems
DIVISION 91 - PETUNIAS
Class
1. Double variety, one color, 6 stems
2. Double variety, mixed colors, 6 stems
3. Ruffled variety, one color, 3 stems
4. Ruffled variety, mixed colors, 3 stems
5. Single variety, one color, 6 stems
6. Single variety, mixed, 6 stems
DIVISION 92 - ROSES
Class
1. Floribunda, yellow/yellow blend, 1 spray
2. Floribunda, red/red blend, 1 spray
3. Floribunda, pink/pink blend, 1 spray
4. Floribunda, orange/orange blend, 1 spray
5. Floribunda, mauve/lavender blend, 1 spray
6. Floribunda, white/near white blend, 1 spray
7. Grandiflora, yellow/yellow blend, 1 stem
8. Grandiflora, orange/orange yellow blend, 1 stem
9. Grandiflora, pink/pink blend, 1 stem
10. Grandiflora, red/red blend, 1 stem
11. Hybrid tea, white/near white blend, 1 bloom
12. Hybrid tea, yellow/yellow blend, 1 bloom
13. Hybrid tea, orange/orange blend, 1 bloom
14. Hybrid tea, pink/pink blend, 1 bloom
15. Hybrid tea, red/red blend, 1 bloom
16. Hybrid tea, mauve/lavender blend, 1 bloom
DIVISION 93 - MINIATURE ROSES
Class
1. Lavender, 1 stem, 1 bloom
2. Orange, coral/blend, 1 stem, 1 bloom
3. Pink/pink blend, 1 stem, 1 bloom
4. Red, 1 stem, 1 bloom
5. Spray, any color, 1 spray
6. White/near white, 1 stem, 1 bloom
7. Yellow, 1 stem, 1 bloom
8. Any other, specify, 1 stem, 1 bloom
DIVISION 94 - ZINNIAS
Class
1. Dwarf, mixed colors, 3 to 5 stems
2. Large flowered, mixed, 3 to 5 stems
3. Large flowered, one shade, 3 to 5 stems
4. Pom pom, mixed, 3 to 5 stems
5. Pom pom, one shade, 3 to 5 stems
DIVISION 95 - MIXED BOUQUET OF ANNUALS
Class
1. Cut flowers, one color, 5 blooms
2. Mixed flowers, 8 or more varieties
3. Mixed bouquet
4. Miniature bouquet, 5 or more varieties
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FRUITS & VEGETABLES - RULES
The quality desired in agriculture and horticultural products exhibits is the quality that brings the best financial return in the commercial market, and such exhibits must be at least equal in maturity as that state of ripeness required by Section 42513 and 42515 of the Food and Agriculture Code in order to be considered for award.
Section 42513: "Mature" means having reached that stage of ripeness which will insure the completion of the ripening process to a degree which will insure palatability, after the removal of the product from the tree, plant, or vine. Section 42515: "Overripe" means having an advanced stage of maturity which causes the product to be undesirable for human consumption in a fresh state.
NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, the type of vegetable desired for exhibit will be uniform commercial grade rather than overgrown. Monstrosities will not be considered for premium awards, except in Division 7.
A. Entry must include the exact number of fruit, vegetables, etc., as specified.
B. Napa County Fair will furnish uniform containers for plate displays.
C. Leafy vegetables and herbs may be received in a re-sealable plastic bag for freshness.
D. BUNCHES MUST BE TIED.
E. Fruits and vegetables may be from cold storage from previous year's crop.
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FRUITS & VEGETABLES (AG-HORT)
DIVISION 1 - FRUIT & POD VEGETABLES
Class
1. Beans, garden snap green - 8
2. Beans, wax yellow - 8
3. Beans, Italian - 8
4. Eggplant, any variety - 2
5. Green bell peppers - 2
6. Hot peppers - 3
7. Peas, any variety - 8
8. Tomatoes, ripe, cherry or paste - 3
9. Tomatoes, ripe, red - 3
10. Tomatoes, any variety - 3
11. Any other fruit or pod vegetable, specify - 5
DIVISION 2 - LEAFY & STEM VEGETABLES
Class
1. Broccoli - 1 bunch
2. Brussels sprouts - 7
3. Cabbage, any variety - 1 head
4. Cauliflower - 1 head
5. Chard, Swiss - 1 bunch
6. Chicories, radicchio - 1 head
7. Corn, any variety - 3 ears
8. Lettuce, leaf - 1 head
9. Mustard greens, any variety - 1 bunch
10. Rhubarb - 4 stalks
11. Spinach, any other variety - 1 bunch
12. Any other leafy or stem vegetable, specify - 5
DIVISION 3 - ROOT, BULB & TUBER VEGETABLES
Class
1. Beets, garden - topped 3
2. Carrots, long - topped 3
3. Carrots, short - topped 3
4. Garlic, Italian - 2
5. Garlic, French - 2
6. Garlic, elephant - 2
7. Onions, red globe - 2
8. Onions, red torpedo - 2
9. Onions, white - 2
10. Onions, yellow - 2
11. Onions, green - 8
12. Potatoes, netted gem - 3
13. Potatoes, red rose - 3
14. Potatoes, white rose - 3
15. Radishes - 1 bunch
16. Shallots - 5
17. Any other root, bulb or tuber vegetable, specify - 3
DIVISION 4 - VINE CROPS
Class
1. Crookneck, summer squash - 2
2. Cucumbers, any variety - 2
3. Scallop, summer squash - 2
4. Zucchini squash - 2
5. Winter squash - 2
6. Any other edible vine crop, specify - 2
DIVISION 5 - FRESH FRUITS, BERRIES, NUTS
Class
1. Almonds, any variety, dried - 12
2. Apricots - 5
3. Apples, any variety, specify - 3
4. Blackberries - 3 oz. basket
5. Boysenberries - 3 oz. basket
6. Figs, black - 5
7. Figs, green or other - 5
8. Grapes, table seedless - 1 bunch
9. Grapes, black - 1 bunch
10. Grapes, other - 1 bunch
11. Grapefruit - 2
12. Lemons - 3
13. Oranges - 2
14. Peaches, any variety, specify - 2
15. Pears, any variety, specify - 2
16. Plums, Satsuma - 3
17. Plums, other, specify - 3
18. Prunes, any variety - 3
19. Raspberries - 3 oz. basket
20. Strawberries - 3 oz. basket
21. Walnuts, any variety, dried -12
22. Any other fruit, berry, nut, specify
DIVISION 6 - DRIED FRUITS
Class
1. Apples
2. Apricots
3. Bananas
4. Figs
5. Pears
6. Prunes
7. Raisins
8. Any other dried fruit, specify
DIVISION 7 - MONSTROSITIES
Class
1. Cabbage - 1
2. Melons, any variety - 1
3. Onions, any variety - 1
4. Squash, any variety - 1
5. Tomatoes, any variety - 1
6. Walnuts, any variety, dried - 3
7. Any other, specify
DIVISION 8 - HERBS, FRESH CUT
Class
1. Arugula
2. Basil, Italian
3. Basil, colored and/or flavored
4. Chives
5. Dill
6. Oregano
7. Parsley
8. Rosemary
9. Sage
10. Tarragon
11. Thyme
12. Any other, specify
DIVISION 9 - ORGANIC
Class
1. Beans - 12
2. Carrots - 3 topped
3. Cherries - 5
4. Cucumbers - 2
5. Garlic - 2
6. Herbs - 1 Bunch
7. Horseradish
8. Lettuce - 1 head
9. Nectarines - 2
10. Nuts - 1 LB
11. Onions - 2
12. Other bush vegetable, specify - 3
13. Other fruit, specify - 2
14. Other leaf & stem vegetable, specify - 3
15. Other root, bulb, tuber vegetable, specify - 3
16. Other vine crops, specify - 2
17. Peppers - 3
18. Potatoes - 3
19. Squash - 2
20. Tomatoes - 3
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PHOTOGRAPHY - RULES
A. Exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor with the exception of processing and mounting.
B. Entries must be equipped for hanging with wire. No tape or tapes with hooks, clip on or clamp framing will be accepted.
C. Entries must be either matted or mounted. Mats or mounts must be at least 8"x10" and cannot exceed 20"x24" (does not include frame).
D. Photographs must have been taken within the year preceding the Fair.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
DIVISION 110 - AMATEUR
DIVISION 111 - PROFESSIONAL
Class - Black & White
1. Animal
2. Architectural
3. Botanicals
4. Children
5. Enhanced
6. Landscape
7. Mountains, Rivers, Streams
8. People
9. Pets
10. Portrait
11. Seascape
12. Sports
13. Still Life
14. Sunrise/Sunset
15. Urban/City Landscape
16. Vineyard
17. Any other, specify
Class - Color
21. Animal
22. Architectural
23. Botanicals
24. Children
25. Enhanced
26. Landscape
27. Mountains, Rivers, Streams
28. People
29. Pets
30. Portrait
31. Seascape
32. Sports
33. Still Life
34. Sunrise/Sunset
35. Urban/City Landscape
36. Vineyard
37. Any other, specify
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FRUITS & VEGETABLES
The quality desired in agriculture and horticultural products exhibits is the quality that brings the best financial return in the commercial market, and such exhibits must be at least equal in maturity as that state of ripeness required by Section 42513 and 42515 of the Food and Agriculture Code in order to be considered for award.
Section 42513: "Mature" means having reached that stage of ripeness which will insure the completion of the ripening process to a degree which will insure palatability, after the removal of the product from the tree, plant, or vine. Section 42515: "Overripe" means having an advanced stage of maturity which causes the product to be undesirable for human consumption in a fresh state.
NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, the type of vegetable desired for exhibit will be uniform commercial grade rather than overgrown. Monstrosities will not be considered for premium awards, except in Division 7.
A. Entry must include the exact number of fruit, vegetables, etc., as specified.
B. Napa County Fair will furnish uniform containers for plate displays.
C. Leafy vegetables and herbs may be received in a re-sealable plastic bag for freshness.
D. BUNCHES MUST BE TIED.
E. Fruits and vegetables may be from cold storage from previous year's crop.
FINE ARTS
A. Art available for sale must be labeled with sale price. If not for sale, NFS must be noted on label.
B. Works of art must have been made in the last two years. All pieces entered must be original works of art.
C. Fair Management reserves the right to refuse any picture that does not meet their approval. Exhibitors will be notified of rejection and informed of when their entry will be released.
D. Location of hanging pictures is at the discretion of Fair Management.
E. Paintings must be framed. (See photography description)
F. Drawings must be framed or matted with cardboard or other sturdy backing and equipped for hanging with wire (no tape or tapes with hooks will be accepted).
G. No commercial molds, number paintings, decoupage kits, etc. will be allowed unless specified.
H. INSURANCE: Extreme care and caution will be exercised in the care of paintings, but insurance if desired, should be arranged for by the exhibitor. The Napa County Fair assumes no responsibility for the loss of pictures by fire, theft, or damage during transportation to exhibition.
PHOTOGRAPHY
A. Exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor with the exception of processing and mounting.
B. Entries must be equipped for hanging with wire. No tape or tapes with hooks, clip on or clamp framing will be accepted.
C. Entries must be either matted or mounted. Mats or mounts must be at least 8"x10" and cannot exceed 20"x24" (does not include frame).
D. Photographs must have been taken within the year preceding the Fair.
CLOTHING & TEXTILES
A. Items must have been completed within one year of the date of the Fair.
B. No items will be accepted that have been entered in prior years.
CULINARY ARTS
Baked Goods
A. Entries must be on plain white paper plates. Pies must be in aluminum pie plates.
B. Entries must be home prepared by the exhibitor, unless otherwise stated.
C. No entries that require refrigeration will be accepted.
D. Baking and Confections will be discarded when necessary due to spoilage.
E. All containers will be discarded if not picked up on release date.
Preserved Goods
A. All entries must be home prepared and canned by the Exhibitor within one year of the opening date of the Fair.
B. All products being considered for the cash awards which have not otherwise been eliminated from consideration will be opened.
C. Each entry must consist of two (2) identical examples: one to be judged and one for the display exhibit.
D. Standard Jar: Must be a clear glass container specifically designed for canning purposes.
E. Seals: All jars must be tightly sealed, with rings. No paraffin seals allowed.
F. Labels: All jars must be neatly labeled, no larger than 2"x2", and must be placed on side of jar. Label must state name of produce, date canned, and method used. NAME OF EXHIBITOR MUST NOT BE ON THE LABEL.
G. Vinegars, Cordials, Liqueurs, Honey or Syrups only: Containers must be as follows: One (1) Tamper-Proof labeled bottle, jar, or other container for the display exhibit and one (1) labeled ½ pint standard canning jar for the judging.
H. Non-Acid Foods: All vegetables, meats, poultry, and fish must be canned under pressure.
I. Low Acid Foods: Fruits, such as figs, must be made more acid by adding lemon juice. Tomatoes and fruits must be canned in a boiling water bath canner.
FLORICULTURE
A. Exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor within the county, district or community represented by the exhibitor, except arrangements.
B. Exhibitors will be allowed to replenish/water entries from 9 to 10 AM each day of the Fair.
C. Vases or other suitable containers must be furnished by the exhibitor.
D. Cactus and succulent gardens must be growing and well established to be eligible for awards.
E. All dahlias, except pom pom, and roses, except floribunda, must be disbudded.
F. All containers must be the work of the exhibitor.
AMATEUR WINES
A. All wines other than commercial wines or wines made by a wine maker employed by or owner of a bonded winery are eligible.
B. Exhibitor must be at least 21 years of age.
C. An entry consists of two (2) bottles (750ml) for judging and display.
D. Bottles must be labeled with 2" x 4" label, in addition to home/wine maker's label. Label must state, Division, Class, Vintage Date of NV, Vineyard (if known) and Wine Maker's Name.
E. Remove any foil capsules prior to submittal.
F. Entries become the property of Napa County Fair and will not be returned.
G. All classes will be judged single blind.
H. GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE ribbons will be awarded on the Danish System.
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POTTED PLANTS
DIVISION 81 - BONSAI
Class
1. Large specimen, over 18"
2. Medium specimen, 9" to 18"
3. Small specimen, under 9"
DIVISION 82 - CONTAINER GARDENS
Class
1. Collection of plants and/or flowers in interesting container intended for outdoor use, i.e., wheelbarrow, sinks, wine barrels etc.
2. Container intended for indoor use
DIVISION 83 - POTTED PLANTS
Class
1. African violet, single
2. African violet, semi-double
3. African violet, double
4. African violet, other
5. Coleus
6. Begonia, fibrous
7. Begonia, tuberous
8. Begonia, other
9. Specimen succulent, other than cactus
10. Specimen cactus, any variety
11. Christmas cactus
12. Dish garden, one kind
13. Dish garden, 3 or more kinds
14. Ivy, any variety
15. Fern asparagus, any variety
16. Fern, Boston
17. Fern, maidenhair
18. Fern, rabbit foot
19. Fern, any other
20. Impatiens
21. Fuchsia, hanging
22. Fuchsia, standard
23. Geranium, zonal, single
24. Geranium, zonal, double
25. Geranium, Pelargonium (Martha Washington)
26. Geranium, any other variety
27. Geranium, ivy
28. Hoya, any variety
29. Hydrangea
30. Jade plant
31. Philodendron
32. Spider plant, green or variegated
33. Terrarium
34. Wandering Jew, any variety
35. Rare or unusual plant, specify
36. Flowering plant, specify
37. Foliage plant, any variety, specify
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PRESERVED FOODS - RULES
Preserved Foods
A. All entries must be home prepared and canned by the Exhibitor within one year of the opening date of the Fair.
B. All products being considered for the cash awards which have not otherwise been eliminated from consideration will be opened.
C. Each entry must consist of two (2) identical examples: one to be judged and one for the display exhibit.
D. Standard Jar: Must be a clear glass container specifically designed for canning purposes.
E. Seals: All jars must be tightly sealed, with rings. No paraffin seals allowed.
F. Labels: All jars must be neatly labeled, no larger than 2"x2", and must be placed on side of jar. Label must state name of produce, date canned, and method used. NAME OF EXHIBITOR MUST NOT BE ON THE LABEL.
G. Vinegars, Cordials, Liqueurs, Honey or Syrups only: Containers must be as follows: One (1) Tamper-Proof labeled bottle, jar, or other container for the display exhibit and one (1) labeled ½ pint standard canning jar for the judging.
H. Non-Acid Foods: All vegetables, meats, poultry, and fish must be canned under pressure.
I. Low Acid Foods: Fruits, such as figs, must be made more acid by adding lemon juice. Tomatoes and fruits must be canned in a boiling water bath canner.
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PRESERVED FOODS (CANNING)
DIVISION 121 - CANNED FRUIT
Class
1. Applesauce
2. Apricots
3. Berries, specify
4. Cherries
5. Peaches, cling
6. Peaches, freestone
7. Pears
8. Plums
9. Juice
10. Any other, specify
DIVISION 122 - CANNED VEGETABLES
Class
1. Carrots, whole
2. Carrots, sliced
3. Corn
4. Peas
5. String beans
6. Tomatoes, stewed
7. Tomatoes, whole
8. Juice
9. Any other, specify
DIVISION 123 - CONDIMENTS & RELISHES
Class
1. Bread & butter pickles
2. Chutney
3. Dill pickles
4. Olives, specify
5. Relish, specify
6. Sweet pickles
7. Vinegar, specify
8. Barbecue sauce
9. Chili sauce
10. Salsa
11. Any other, specify
DIVISION 124 - JAMS
DIVISION 125 - JELLIES
Class
1. Apricot
2. Blackberry
3. Peach
4. Raspberry
5. Strawberry
6. Any other, specify
DIVISION 126 - PRESERVES
Class
1. Any preserve, specify
DIVISION 127 - MARMALADES, BUTTERS, CONSERVES
Class
1. Apple butter
2. Orange marmalade
3. Other marmalade or butter, specify
4. Any conserve, specify
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QUILTS
DIVISION 135 - QUILTS OVER 60"
DIVISION 136 - QUILTS 60" & UNDER
Class
1. Appliquéd by hand, quilted by hand or machine
2. Appliquéd by hand, quilted by another person
3. Appliquéd by machine, quilted by hand or machine
4. Appliquéd by machine, quilted by another person
5. Baby quilt
6. Christmas quilt
7. Embroidered
8. Mixed media
9. Pieced by hand, quilted by hand or machine
10. Pieced by hand, quilted by another person
11. Pieced by machine, quilted by hand or machine
12. Pieced by machine, quilted by another person
13. Quilted/appliquéd wearable
14. Tied
15. Wall hanging
16. Any other, specify
NOTE: 4" sleeve required on all quilts and wallhangings
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