The Plainfield Farmer's Fair
DEPARTMENT 15 - Home and Dairy Products
(Refer to General Rules)
Section 1
Baked Goods and Miscellaneous 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.
3. No Cream Cheese Products, including icing-due to
spoilage.
4. To be judged on flavor, lightness, general
appearance and crumb.
5. All baked goods become the property of the fair.
Classes
1 Quick Breads
A. 1/2 dozen baking powder biscuits C. 1/2 dozen
muffins
B. Corn bread, 6 pieces approximately D. Nut bread
or other fruit bread
2 1/2" x 3"
2 Yeast Breads-to consist of one rectangular loaf,
approximately 4" x 8" x 5", wrapped in plastic bag.
No fork pricks.
A. Raisin bread C. White bread
B. Rye bread D. Whole wheat bread
3 Yeast Rolls-to consist of six rolls of uniform shape
and size wrapped in plastic bag
A. Cinnamon rolls E. Parkerhouse rolls
B. Doughnuts F. Basket of fancy yeast rolls to
con-
C. White Rolls tain at least 3 different
shapes
D. Whole wheat rolls
4 Butter cakes, iced
A. Chocolate D. Yellow
B. Spice E. Any other kind
C. White
5 Six cupcakes
A. Chocolate C. Molasses
B. White D. Any other
6 Egg cakes, not iced
A. Angel Food C. Sponge
B. Chiffon D. Pound
7 Breakfast Cakes
8 Pies-to be judged on texture of crust and flavor and
consistency of filling
A. One crust pie, any kind of fruit-not cream filling,
no custard
B. One crust pie-Molasses
C. Two crust pie-any kind
9 Candy-1/2 pound must be shown
A. Chocolate covered C. Light fudge
B. Chocolate Fudge D. Other
10 Cookies-1/2 dozen must be shown
A. Bar cookies E. Rolled cookies
B. Dropped Cookies 1. By Hand
1. Chocolate Chip 2. Cut Outs
2. Other F. Sliced or Ice Box cookies
C. Filled Cookies G. No bake cookies
D. Pressed cookies
11 Decorated Cakes
A. Birthday B. Holiday
12 Miscellaneous Home Products
A. Noodles (1 quart) C. Salted Nuts (1/2 pint)
B. Potato Chips (1 quart) D. Other
Section 2
Canned or Dried Products
(No Junior Classes)
1. Canned fruits and vegetables, jams, jellies, etc.,
to be judged on quality, general appearance; and
container, which shall be a regulation clear glass jar
(i.e. Mason, Atlas, Ball, Kerr) sealed with a new lid
and ring. No wax accepted. Fair will designate the
size.
2. No Freezer Jams.
3. Any entry in question of improper canning or as a
tie-breaker may be opened by the judge.
Classes
1 Canned Fruits-one container
A. Apples H. Cherries, white, with pits
B. Applesauce I. Peaches
C. Apricots J. Pears
D. Blueberries or Huckleberries K. Plums
E. Cherries, dark, with pits L. Raspberries,
black
F. Cherries, red sour, pitted M. Raspberries, red
G. Cherries, red with pits N. Other
2 Best display of canned fruits-4 varieties
3 Canned vegetables-one container
A. Beans, green E. Corn I. Succotash
B. Beans, yellow F. Mixed Vegetables J.
Tomatoes
C. Beets G. Peas K. Vegetable Soup
D. Carrots H. Sauerkraut L. Other
4 Best display of canned vegetables-4 varieties
5 Canned meats-one container
A. Beef D. Sausage
B. Chicken E. Mince Meat
C. Pork F. Other
6 Best display of canned meats-to consist of 3
containers, each having a different kind of meat
7 Pickles/Relishes/Sauces-to be judged on size,
uniformity, clearness, color and arrangement
A. Beans G. Peppers I. Sauces
B. Beets H. Relishes 1. Catsup
C. Cauliflower 1. Corn 2. Chili sauce
D. Chow-chow 2. Pepper 3. Salsa
E. Cranberry 3. Other J. Other
F. Onions
8 Spiced fruits-one container
A. Apples C. Peaches E. Other
B. Cherries D. Pears
9 Dried fruits and vegetables-to be judged on quality
and general appearance
A. Apples C. Peaches E. Plums
B. Corn D. Pears F. Other
10 Juices-to be judged on flavor, color, clarity
A. Apple C. Tomato
B. Grape D. Other
11 Vinegars
A. Blackberry C. Raspberry
B. Cider D. Other
12 Cucumbers/Pickles
A. Bread & Butter C. Mixed E. Sour
B. Dill D. Mustard F. Sweet
Section 4
Butters, Honey Spreads, Jams, Jellies, Marmalades and
Preserves
Classes
1 Butters (made from cooked fruit pulp-may be fine
texture)
A. Apple D. Grape G. Pear
B. Apricot F. Peach L. Any other
C. Cherry
2 Honey Spreads
A. Apple B. Pear E. Any other
3 Jams (made from crushed/chopped fruit)
A. Cherry C. Raspberry, black E. Strawberry
B. Peach D. Raspberry, red F. Any other
4 Jellies (made from strained juice-must be crystal
clear and shimmering)
A. Apple K. Peach O. Raspberry, red
C. Cherry N. Raspberry, black P. Any other
H. Grape
5 Display of Jelly-3 varieties
6 Marmalades (small pieces of fruit or peel suspended
and in transparent jelly)
A. Apricot E. Peach L. Any other
D. Orange F. Pear
7 Preserves and Conserves (jam-like product
containing 2 or more fruits, nuts or raisins)
A. Apricot D. Peach J. Strawberry
C. Cherry E. Pear L. Any other
Section 5
Classes
1 Hershey Chocolate Cake Contest
2 Apple Pie Contest
3 Vegetable Bread
