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Rules
 

1. Exhibitors must comply with the rules of the Horticulture Division and the Tyler County Fair Association. (Can be read by clicking here)
2. Exhibits will be received on Monday of the fair from 8:30 till 12 noon.
3. Exhibits without minimum numbers or amounts will be ineligible for premiums but may be displayed.
4. Exhibitors will be judged as two separate divisions - Junior up to age 18 and Senior over 18.
5. Exhibits must be displayed while the fair is in session.
6. No more than one entry per class, per individual will be accepted.
7. Baskets may be picked up with a claim ticket.

Please be sure to read the general exhibit rules in the Exhibit navigation menu on the previous page. You can also access these rule by clicking here!

 

Awards

First Place - Blue Ribbon,  $3.00 Premium
Second Place - Red Ribbon, $2.00 Premium
Third Place - White Ribbon,  $1.00 Premium

 


Best of Show Ribbons Awarded as Follows
 

Section A   Up to Five
Section B   One
Section C   One
Section D   One
Section E   One
Section F   One
Section G   One
Section H   One

Note: Best of Show ribbons will be awarded at the judge's discretion.

 

Classes
 

Section A - Vegetables
       
1. Green Snap Beans   12 Pods
2. Yellow Snap Beans   12 Pods
3. Lima Beans   12 Pods
4. Shell Beans   12 Pods
5. Pole Beans (Corn 'n Bean)   12 Pods
6. Cow Peas   12 Pods
7. Beets   5
8. Broccoli   1 Head
9. Brussels Sprouts   12 Heads
10. Cabbage (Round Head)   1
11. Cabbage (Flat Head)   1
12. Cabbage (Red)   1
13. Carrots   5
14. Cauliflower   1
15. Chard   5 Stalks
16. Corn (Yellow & Sweet)   4 Husked & Covered
17. Corn (White)   4 Husked & Covered
18. Corn (Bi-Color)   4 Husked & Covered
19. Cucumbers (Slicing)   3
20. Cucumber (Pickling)   5
21. Eggplant   1
22. Garlic   3 Bulbs
22a. Horseradish   1
23. Kale   8
23a. Lettuce (Leaf)   8
23b. Lettuce (Head)   3 (In Glass Container)
24. Muskmelon   1
25. Cantaloupe   1
25a. Honey Dew   1
26. Okra   5 Pods
27. Onions (Dry Yellow)   3 (Brushed & Unpeeled)
28. Onions (Dry White)   3 (Brushed & Unpeeled)
29. Onions (Dry Red)   3 (Brushed & Unpeeled)
29a. Onions (Other)   3 (Brushed & Unpeeled)
30. Onions (Green Scallions)   5
31. Pepper (Green Pimento)   3
32. Pepper (Green Bell Type)   3
33. Pepper (Yellow Bell Type)   3
34. Pepper (Yellow Sweet Wax)   3
35. Pepper (Jalapeño)   5
36. Pepper (Hungarian Wax)   5
37. Pepper (Hot/Other)   5
38. Potatoes (White)   5 (Brushed & Unwashed)
39. Potatoes (Red)   5 (Brushed & Unwashed)
39a. Potatoes (Yellow)   5 (Brushed & Unwashed)
40. Pumpkin   1
41. Pumpkin (Miniature)   3
42. Radish   3
43. Rhubarb   5 Stalks
44. Squash (Yellow Summer)   3
45. Squash (Green Summer)   3
46. Squash (White Summer)   3
47. Squash (Other)   3
48. Squash (Winter)   1
49. Sweet Potato   3
50. Tomato (Red Slicing)   3
51. Tomato (Yellow Slicing)   3
52. Tomato (Salad)   12
53. Tomato (Paste)   6
54. Tomato (Green)   3
55. Watermelon   1
56. Peas   12 Pods
57. Popcorn   3 Ears
58. Gourds   3
59. Other (For Display Only)   1
       
       
Section B - Fruits
1. Apples   5
2. Blueberries   1/2 Pint
3. Cherries   20
4. Grapes   3 Clusters
5. Peaches   5
6. Pears   5
7. Plums   5
8. Honey   1 Pint
9. Honey (Comb)   4" by 4" Section
10. Sorghum Molasses   1 Pint
11. Blackberries   1/2 Pint
12. Other    
       
       

Section C - For Display & Ribbon Only
1. Beet (Weight)   1
2. Cucumber (Longest)   1
3. Onion (Weight)   1
4. Pepper (Weight)   1
5. Potato (Weight)   1
6. Pumpkin (Weight)   1
7. Sunflower Head (Circumference) 1
8. Squash (Weight)   1
9. Tomato (Weight)   1
10. Field Corn (Height)   1 Stalk
11. Tallest Sunflower   1 Stalk
12. Sweet Potato   1
13. Zucchini (Weight)   1
14. Squash (Weight)   1
15. Other    
       
       
Section D - For Display & Ribbon Only
1. Odd Shaped   1
2. Unusual   1
       
       

Section E - Hay Show (Only bonafide baled hay.)
1. Alfalfa   8" Flake
2. Alfalfa / Grass Mixture   8" Flake
3. Clover   8" Flake
4. Clover / Grass Mixture   8" Flake
5a. Orchard Grass   8" Flake
5b. Timothy   8" Flake
6. Small Grains (Wheat, Oats, etc.) 8" Flake
7. Other Hay   8" Flake
8. Silage   8" Flake
9. Mixed Grain Hay   8" Flake
       
       
Section F - Grain
1. Wheat   1 Quart
2. Oats   1 Quart
3. Other   1 Quart
       
       

Section G - Corn Show
1. Dry Ears (Produced prior to 2004) 5 Ears
2. Field Corn Stalks   5 Stalks (w/ Ears)
3. Silage Corn   1 Gallon
4. Shelled Corn   1 Quart
       
       

Section H - Miscellaneous
1. Eggs (White)   1 Dozen
2. Eggs (Brown)   1 Dozen
3. Other Eggs   1 Dozen
4. Tobacco   1 Stalk
5. Sorghum 5 Stalks
6. Market Basket (Creative Display of Garden Produce)

Premium paid for market basket will be: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $6 & 4th $4
       
       

Section I - Herbs
1. Anise (To be displayed in water) 3 Sprigs (In Glass Container)
2. Basil   3 Sprigs (In Glass Container)
3. Catnip   3 Sprigs (In Glass Container)
4. Chives   3 Sprigs (In Glass Container)
5. Comfrey   3 Sprigs (In Glass Container)
6. Dill   3 Sprigs (In Glass Container)
7. Fennel   3 Sprigs (In Glass Container)
8. Lavender   3 Sprigs (In Glass Container)
9. Marjoram   3 Sprigs (In Glass Container)
10. Oregano   3 Sprigs (In Glass Container)
11. Parsley   3 Sprigs (In Glass Container)
12. Peppermint   3 Sprigs (In Glass Container)
13. Rosemary   3 Sprigs (In Glass Container)
14. Sage   3 Sprigs (In Glass Container)
15. Savory   3 Sprigs (In Glass Container)
16. Spearmint   3 Sprigs (In Glass Container)
17. Tarragon   3 Sprigs (In Glass Container)
18. Thyme   3 Sprigs (In Glass Container)
19. Verbena   3 Sprigs (In Glass Container)
20. Other    

If you have any additional questions concerning Horticulture Exhibits please contact:

Mike Cross
mike.308win@gmail.com
(304) 771-1921

 

  
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