Department 15
Home Products
Tony Chapman - Chairman - (407-810-3570)
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classes and premiums for Department 15
Home Products
1. All products must have been made by the exhibitor. Premiums will not be paid for commercial products.
2. Complete baked goods must be brought to the fair. After judging, the Fair may display only a portion of the product for the week. Exhibitor may pick up remaining portion, after judging.
3. Canned fruits to be judged on quality, general appearance, and container which shall be a standard clear glass jar with a ring and lid.
4. *Groups of 3 must be in a basket or display container that can be easily moved.
5. All Baked Products MUST be entered by 8:00pm Sunday to be eligible for judging and premium considerations.
Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest -
The winner will be eligible to enter state-wide competition at the 2022 Pennsylvania State Farm Show. Only those who wish to participate in this contest should enter this class. DETAILS>>
PRIZES: 1st - $25.00; 2nd - $20.00; 3rd - $15.00
Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest -
The winner will be eligible to enter state-wide competition at the 2022 Pennsylvania State Farm Show. Only those who wish to participate in this contest should enter this class. DETAILS>>
PRIZES: 1st - $25.00; 2nd - $20.00; 3rd - $15.00
PA Preferred® Junior Baking Contest
Cookie, Brownie or Bar Contest - The winner must be 18 years old or younger and will be eligible to enter state-wide competition at the 2023 Pennsylvania State Farm Show. Only those who wish to participate in this contest should enter this class. DETAILS>>
PRIZES: 1st - $20.00; 2nd - $15.00; 3rd - $10.00
Angel Food Cake Contest -
The winner will be eligible to enter state-wide competition at the 2023 Pennsylvania State Farm Show. Only those who wish to participate in this contest should enter this class. DETAILS>>
PRIZES: 1st - $25.00; 2nd - $15.00; 3rd - $10.00
Department 15 - Best of Show
All Department 15 entries in all classes are eligible and will be considered for the award. No special registration required.
PRIZES: 1st - $50.00
BAKING CONTESTS
SECTION 1 - BAKED PRODUCTS
PREMIUMS: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $4.00 3rd - $3.00 4th - $2.00
Class Descriptions:
1. Quick Breads -judged on flavor, lightness, general appearance and crumb
A. ½ dozen baking powder biscuits
B. Cornbread, 4 pieces approx. (2 ½" x 3")
C. ½ dozen muffins
D. ½ dozen fruit muffins
E. Nut bread
F. Banana bread
G. Pumpkin bread
H. Zuchinni bread
J. Coffee Cake
K. Other quick bread
2. Yeast Breads - to consist of one rectangular loaf approximately 4"x8"x5", wrapped in plastic bag. No fork pricks.
A. Raisin bread
B. Rye bread
C. White bread
D. Whole wheat bread E. Other yeast breads
3. Breads - made with bread machines
A. Rye bread
B. White Bread
C. Whole wheat bread
D. Sourdough bread
E. Other
4. Rolls - to consist of six rolls of uniform shape and size wrapped in plastic bag.
A. Cinnamon rolls
B. Doughnut
C. White rolls
D. Whole wheat rolls
E. Parker house rolls
F. Basket of fancy yeast rolls to contain at least 3 different shapes
5. Butter Cakes, iced
A. Chocolate
B. Spice
C. White
D. Yellow
E. Any other kind
F. 4 Cupcakes, white or chocolate
G. Other
H. 2017 Homemade CHOCOLATE CAKE Contest
6. Egg cakes, not iced
A. Angel food
B. Bundt
C. Chiffon
D. Pound
E. Sponge
F. Other
G. Angel Food Cake Contest
7. Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest
Winner of this will be eligible to enter state- wide competition at the 2018 Pennsylvania State Farm Show. Only those who wish to participate in this contest should enter this class.
Class Descriptions:
8. Pies - judged on texture of crust and flavor and
consistency of filling.
A. One crust pie - no cream or custard filling
1. Apple
2. Cherry
3. Peach
4. Pecan
5. Deep Dish Apple
6. Other
B. Two crust pie
1. Apple
2. Apricot
3. Blackberry
4. Blueberry
5. Cherry
6. Peach
7. Deep Dish Apple
8. Raisin
9. Other
9. Candy - 6 pieces must be shown
A. Chocolate Covered
B. Chocolate fudge
C. Divinity fudge
D. Fondant
E. Light fudge
F. Peanut butter fudge
G. Sea Foam
H. Other
10. Cookies, ½ dozen
A. Bar Cookies
1. Brownies
2. Other bar cookies
B. Dropped Cookies
1. Chocolate
2. Oatmeal
3. Toll House
4. Other dropped cookies
C. Filled cookies
D. Pressed cookies
E. Rolled or molded cookies
F. Sliced or ice box cookies
G. Other
H. PA Preferred® Junior Baking Contest
Cookie,Brownie or Bar Contest
11. Miscellaneous Home Products
A. Butter, one pound
B. Cheese, one-half pound
C. Homemade soap, 6 pieces
1. Original
2. Made from kit.
D. Noodles, one quart
E. Potato chips, one quart
F. Salted nuts, one-half pint
G. Pie Filling
H. Other
SECTION 2 - CANNED OR DRIED PRODUCTS
PREMIUMS: 1st - $4.00 2nd - $3.50 3rd - $3.00 4th - $2.50
Class Descriptions:
1. Canned fruits
A. Apples
B. Applesauce
C. Apricots
D. Blackberries
E. Blueberries/Huckleberries
F. Cherries
1. Dark , with pits
2. Red, sour, pitted
3. Red with pits
4. White with pits
G. Currents
H. Elderberries
J. Grapes
K. Peaches
L. Pears
M. Plums
N. Prunes
O. Raspberries
1. Black
2. Red
P. Rhubarb
Q. Other Fruit
2. Display to consist of 3 jars, each having a different fruit*
3. Canned vegetables - one container
A. Asparagus
B. Beans, green
1. Whole
2. Any cut
C. Beans, lima
D. Beans, yellow
1. Whole
2. Any cut
E. Beet tops
F. Beets
1. Whole
2. Any cut
G. Broccoli
H. Carrots
J. Cauliflower
K. Corn
L. Dandelion
M. Endive
N. Mixed Vegetable
O. Onions
P. Peas
Q. Peppers (Stuffed)
R. Pumpkin
S. Sauerkraut
T. Spinach
U. Succotash
V. Swiss Chard
W. Tomato
1. Whole
2. Crushed
3. Soup
X. Vegetable Soup
Y. Other Soup
Z. Other Vegetable
4. Display to consist of 3 jars, each having a different vegetable*
5. Canned meats - one container
A. Beef
B. Chicken
C. Pork
D. Other
Class Descriptions:
6. Display to consist of 3 jars each having a different kind of meat*
7. Pickles & Relishes
A. Beans
B. Beets
C. Cauliflower
D. Chow-chow
E. Cranberry
F. Cucumber
1. Bread and butter
2. Dill
a. Whole
b. Any cut
3. Mixed
4. Mustard
5. Sour
6. Sweet
7. Other
G. Piccalilli
H. Relishes
1. Corn
2. Pepper
3. Tomato
4. Zucchini
5. Other
J. Sauces
1. Catsup
2. Chili sauce
3. Pizza
4. Spaghetti
5. Salsa
6. Tomato
7. Other
K. Miscellaneous
8. Spiced Fruits - one container
A. Apples
B. Cantaloupes
C. Cherries
D. Crab Apples
E. Peaches
F. Pears
G. Quince
H. Watermellon
J. Other
9. Dried fruits and vegetables
A. Apples
B. Blueberries
C. Citrus Blend
D. Corn
E. Herbs
F Parsley
G. Peaches
H. Pears
J. Plums
K. Peppers
L. Zucchini
M. Other
10. Juices - to be judged on flavor, color, clarity
A. Apple
B. Grape
C. Tomato
D. Other
11. Vinegars
A. Blackberry
B. Cider
C. Raspberry
D. Other
SECTION 3 - HOME CURED PRODUCTS
PREMIUMS: 1st - $4.00 2nd - $3.50 3rd - $3.00 4th - $2.50
Class Description:
1. Bacon - ½ pound
2. Dried Beef - 1/4 pound
3. Smoked Sausage - ½ pound
4. Smoked Shoulder or Ham
5. Other
SECTION 5 - SYRUPS - NON-MAPLE
PREMIUMS: 1st - $4.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.50 4th - $.2.00
Class Description:
1. Blackberry
2. Raspberry
3. Clover
4. Other
SECTION 4 - HONEY SPREADS, JAMS, JELLIES, MARMALADES & PRESERVES
PREMIUMS: 1st - $4.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.50 4th - $2.00
Class Descriptions:
1. Butters
A. Apple
B. Apricot
C. Cherry
D. Grape
E. Orange
F. Peach
G. Pear
H. Plum
J. Quince
K. Tomato
L. Any other
2. Honey Spreads
A. Apple
B. Pear
C. Pineapple
D. Quince
E. Any Other
3. Jams
A. Apricot
B. Blackberry
C. Blueberry
D Cherry
E. Currant.
F. Elderberry
G. Gooseberry
H. Peach
J. Pear
K. Plum
L. Raspberry
1. Black
2. Red
M. Rhubarb
N. Strawberry
O. Any Other
Class Descriptions:
4. Jellies
A. Apple
B. Blackberry
C. Cherry
D. Cider
E. Crab Apple
F. Currant
G. Elderberry
H. Gooseberry
J. Grape
K. Huckleberry
L. Peach
M. Pear
N. Plum
O. Quince
P. Raspberry
1. Black
2. Red
Q. Strawberry
R. Wine
S. Any Other
5. Display of Jelly - 3 varieties*
6. Display of Jam - 3 varieties*
7. Marmalades
A. Apricot
B. Grape
C. Grapefruit
D. Orange
E. Peach
F. Pear
G. Pineapple
H. Plum
J. Quince
K. Tomato
L. Any other
Class Descriptions:
8. Preserves and Conserves
A. Apricot
B. Blueberry
C. Cherry
D. Peach
E. Pear
F. Pineapple
G. Plum
H. Quince
J. Strawberry
K. Tomato
L. Any other