Dept 23 – Apiary and Maple Products

Sec 1 – Apiary Products

1. Judged on uniformity of color, bees, presence of queen, brood and honey. Cleanliness and appearance of observation hive.
2. 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, $5
23	1	3	Dark honeycomb, 2 sections	$10, $8 $6, $5
23	1	4	*Honey, Light extracted, 2-1 lb. jars	$10, $8 $6, $5
23	1	5	*Honey, Amber extracted, 2-1 lb. jars	$10, $8 $6, $5
23	1	6	*Honey, Dark amber extracted, 2-1 lb. jars	$10, $8 $6, $5
23	1	7	*Honey, Finely crystalized, 2-1 lb. jars	$10, $8 $6, $5
23	1	8	Beeswax, not less than 3 lbs., judged on color and purity	$10, $8 $6, $5
23	1	9	Dipped candles (2)	$10, $8 $6, $5
23	1	10	Molded candles (2)	$10, $8 $6, $5
23	1	11	Crafting candles (2)	$10, $8 $6, $5
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

1. Only one entry per person, per class.
2. Entry must include honey as an ingredient.
3. 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.
4. 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

1. These food items must contain enough a pure maple product so that flavor, consistency or sweetness is affected.
2. These foods should exhibit those characteristics generally associated with other foods in the class.
3. 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.
4. 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