Sec 1 – Apiary Products
- Judged on uniformity of color, bees, presence of queen, brood and honey. Cleanliness and appearance of observation hive.
- Best of Show ribbons to be awarded at the discretion of the judge.
| Dept | Sec | Class | Description | Premiums |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1 | 1 | Bees, any race, one frame observation hive | $50, $40 $30, $20 |
| 23 | 1 | 2 | Light honeycomb, 2 sections | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
| 23 | 1 | 3 | Dark honeycomb, 2 sections | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
| 23 | 1 | 4 | *Honey, Light extracted, 2-1 lb. jars | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
| 23 | 1 | 5 | *Honey, Amber extracted, 2-1 lb. jars | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
| 23 | 1 | 6 | *Honey, Dark amber extracted, 2-1 lb. jars | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
| 23 | 1 | 7 | *Honey, Finely crystalized, 2-1 lb. jars | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
| 23 | 1 | 8 | Beeswax, not less than 3 lbs., judged on color and purity | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
| 23 | 1 | 9 | Dipped candles (2) | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
| 23 | 1 | 10 | Molded candles (2) | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
| 23 | 1 | 11 | Crafting candles (2) | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
| 23 | 1 | 12 | Collective exhibit of honey, wax, honey products and bees in a basket or on a tray | $15, $12 $10, $8 |
*Honey is judged on perfection in filling, capping, uniformity, neatness and cleanliness of section.
Sec 1 – Let’s Use Honey
- Only one entry per person, per class.
- Entry must include honey as an ingredient.
- A neatly handwritten or typed recipe for the entry must be submitted on a standard 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper. Please use one side only. Name, address, and phone number must be printed on the back side of the page.
- Exhibits that require refrigeration will NOT be accepted. To be displayed in yellow building.
| Dept | Sec | Class | Description | Premiums |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1 | 13 | Bread/Quick Breads to consist of one loaf, wrapped in a plastic bag: no fork pricks. | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
| 23 | 1 | 14 | Rolls – 6 of uniform shape and wrapped in plastic bags. | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
| 23 | 1 | 15 | Cookies – 6 | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
| 23 | 1 | 16 | Cupcakes – 6 OR Cake – 1 | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
| 23 | 1 | 17 | Pie – must be wrapped in a plastic bag or plastic wrap. | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
Sec 2 – Maple Products
Syrup judged on flavor, color, density and clarity. Sugar judged on flavor, appearance and texture.
| Dept | Sec | Class | Description | Premiums |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 2 | 30 | Maple syrup, 1 qt. container | $5, $4 $3, $2 |
| 23 | 2 | 31 | Maple sugar, 1 lb. cake | $5, $4 $3, $2 |
| 23 | 2 | 32 | Maple cream, 1 lb. | $5, $4 $3, $2 |
| 23 | 2 | 33 | Maple sugar, soft, small individual cakes, not less than 1 lb. | $5, $4 $3, $2 |
| 23 | 2 | 34 | Maple display exhibit on a tray or in a basket (1 each of class #’s 15, 16, 17, & 18) | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
Sec 2 – Maple Cookery
- These food items must contain enough a pure maple product so that flavor, consistency or sweetness is affected.
- These foods should exhibit those characteristics generally associated with other foods in the class.
- The recipe for the item must be on an 8 ½ X 11 standard paper with name, address, and phone number on the back and submitted with the entry.
- All must be wrapped in plastic or in a zip lock bag. Display in yellow building.
| Dept | Sec | Class | Description | Premiums |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 2 | 35 | Candy – Maple fudge | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
| 23 | 2 | 36 | Cakes -1 or Cupcakes – 6 | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
| 23 | 2 | 37 | Cookies – 6 | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
| 23 | 2 | 38 | Pies | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
| 23 | 2 | 39 | Quick Breads | $10, $8 $6, $4 |
| 23 | 2 | 40 | Cinnamon Rolls | $10, $8 $6, $4 |