Department 11 – Youth Under 19 – Union County West End Fair Association

CONTACT: Elizabeth Weller | Phone: 570-966-1340

This department allows Youth under 19 who are not members of 4H and FFA to participate at the fair.

Youth may enter open class competition only if there are no classes in this department.
Entries in each category will be limited to one per exhibitor.
All entries in this department will be limited to individuals, no group entries
All entries must be grown or made since the last fair by exhibitors under 19 years of age.

PARENTS: Dept 11 — Youth Under 19 consists of Open Class Exhibits only. If your child is a 4H or FFA member, they must register Projects/Exhibits in Dept. 10 — 4H and FFA.

Committee’s Choice Award — Outstanding Educational Display for Youth

Sponsored by Wanda Stamm

This award is in memory of John Stamm, Jr., who firmly believed that the written/printed word was our lifeline to the past as well as the future.

Open to children ages 6-12, Open Class or 4H.
Does NOT need to be farm related.
Must include research information, i.e., documentation describing the process or information learned.
A joint family project is encouraged — siblings, parents, grandparents. The child should participate as much as possible with help from the family.

PREMIUMS (Sections 1, 2, 3, 7, 14) : $5, $4, $3

Section 1 Vegetables

Refer to RULES under Dept 13 Vegetables & Herbs. These same rules will apply to this Section.

DEPT	SEC	CLASS	Short Description
11	1	11001	Beans, green (10)
11	1	11002	Beans, yellow (10)
11	1	11003	Beans, lima (10)
11	1	11004	Beets, topped (3)
11	1	11005	Broccoli, 1 head
11	1	11006	Cabbage, 1 head
11	1	11007	Carrots, topped (5)
11	1	11008	Celery, 1 plant in soil
11	1	11009	Corn, sweet, husks on (5 ears)
11	1	11010	Cucumbers, pickling (8)
11	1	11011	Cucumbers, slicing (3)
11	1	11012	Eggplant (1)
11	1	11014	Gourds, (3 specimens)
11	1	11015	Kohlrabi (1)
11	1	11016	Lettuce, 1 plant in soil
11	1	11017	Onions, bulb topped (5)
11	1	11018	Peppers, green (3)
11	1	11019	Potatoes, white (5)
11	1	11020	Potatoes, red (5)
11	1	11021	Pumpkins (1)
11	1	11022	Rhubarb, (5 stalks, without leaves, tied together)
11	1	11023	Squash, Summer (1)
11	1	11024	Squash, Winter (1)
11	1	11025	Tomatoes, cherry (10)
11	1	11026	Tomatoes, red (5)
11	1	11028	Zucchini (1)
11	1	11029	Vegetables, 5 or more Kinds of Vegetables, Attractively Displayed in a Market Basket

Section 2 Fruits

DEPT	SEC	CLASS	Short Description
11	2	11050	Apples, (Plate of 5 Any Variety)
11	2	11051	Blueberries (1 pint)
11	2	11052	Muskmelon (1 melon)
11	2	11053	Peaches, (Plate of 5 Any Variety)
11	2	11054	Pears, (Plate of 5 Any Variety)
11	2	11055	Fruit Carving

Section 3 Foods

BAKED PRODUCTS – Each item to be completely covered with plastic wrap, to be judged on general appearance, flavor and texture
CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES – Entries to be in pint or quart jars of clear glass with two piece self sealing lids, to be judged on general appearance, quality, and neatness of package.
JELLIES, JAMS, AND BUTTERS – To be in standard clear jelly glasses, covered with two piece self-sealing lids; to be judged on appearance, flavor, consistency, and neatness of package (no paraffin).
PICKLES AND RELISHES – Entries to be in pint or quart jars of clear glass with two-piece, self-sealing lids to be judged on size, uniformity, clearness, color and appearance.
Please refer to Canning and other rules.

DEPT	SEC	CLASS	Short Description
11	3	11075	Yeast Bread, 1 loaf, any kind
11	3	11076	Quick Bread, 1 loaf, any kind
11	3	11077	Cinnamon Rolls (6)
11	3	11078	Muffins, any kind (6)
11	3	11079	Dinner Rolls, any kind (6)
11	3	11080	Chocolate Cake, Butter, Iced
11	3	11081	Yellow Cake, Butter, Iced
11	3	11082	White Cake, Butter, Iced
11	3	11083	Misc. Cake, Butter, Iced
11	3	11084	Cupcakes, Any Flavor, Butter, Iced (4)
11	3	11085	Angel Food Cake - Egg, not iced
11	3	11086	Chiffon Cake - Egg, not iced
11	3	11087	Sponge Cake - Egg, not iced
11	3	11088	Candy - Fudge, 1/2 pound
11	3	11089	Candy - Mints, 1/2 pound
11	3	11090	Candy - Nut Brittle, 1/2 pound
11	3	11091	Candy - Other, 1/2 pound (Identify)
11	3	11092	Bar Cookies (6)
11	3	11093	Dropped Cookies (6)
11	3	11094	Molded Cookies (6)
11	3	11095	Rolled Cookies (6)
11	3	11096	Pressed Cookies (6)
11	3	11097	Pie, One Crust
11	3	11098	Pie, Two Crust
11	3	11099	Peach Jam
11	3	11100	Raspberry Jam
11	3	11101	Strawberry Jam
11	3	11102	Other Jam (Identify)
11	3	11105	Apples, Canned (1 jar)
11	3	11106	Applesauce, Canned (1 jar)
11	3	11107	Berries, Canned (1 jar)
11	3	11108	Cherries with pits, Canned (1 jar)
11	3	11109	Peaches, Canned (1 jar)
11	3	11110	Pears, Canned (1 jar)
11	3	11111	Plums, Canned (1 jar)
11	3	11112	Beans, green or yellow, Canned (1 jar)
11	3	11113	Beets, Canned (1 jar)
11	3	11114	Carrots, Canned (1 jar)
11	3	11115	Tomatoes, Canned (1 jar)
11	3	11116	Tomato Juice, Canned (1 jar)

Floral Exhibits

Exhibits must be cut flowers grown by the exhibitor, except in arrangements classes, and must conform to the number of blooms, spikes, or stems specified in each class.
The uniformity of height, color, or size is an important factor in evaluating entries.
Flowers in each entry must be of one color and variety unless otherwise stated.

PREMIUMS (Sections 4, 5, 6): $4 $3 $2

Section 4 Floral Exhibits – Annuals

DEPT	SEC	CLASS	Short Description
11	4	11150	Ageratum, 5 stems
11	4	11151	Asters, 5 blooms
11	4	11152	Bells of Ireland, 5 stems
11	4	11153	Calendula, 5 blooms
11	4	11154	Celosia Crested, 1 stem
11	4	11155	Celosia Plume, 5 stems
11	4	11156	Coreopsis, 5 stems
11	4	11157	Cosmos, 5 blooms
11	4	11158	Dahlias Cactus, 3 blooms
11	4	11159	Dahlias Pompon, 3 blooms
11	4	11160	Gladiolus, 1 spike
11	4	11161	Marigolds, American, lemon, 5 blooms
11	4	11162	Marigolds, American, orange, 5 blooms
11	4	11163	Marigolds, French, single, lemon, 5 blooms
11	4	11164	Marigolds, French, single, orange, 5 blooms
11	4	11165	Marigolds, French, single, bi-color, 5 blooms
11	4	11166	Marigolds, French, double, lemon, 5 blooms
11	4	11167	Marigolds, French, double, orange, 5 blooms
11	4	11168	Marigolds, French, double, bi-color, 5 blooms
11	4	11169	Nasturtiums, Single, 5 blooms
11	4	11170	Nasturtiums, Double, 5 blooms
11	4	11171	Pansy, 5 blooms
11	4	11172	Petunias, Single, 5 blooms
11	4	11173	Petunias, Double, 5 blooms
11	4	11174	Sunflower
11	4	11175	Salvia, Blue, 5 blooms
11	4	11176	Salvia, Red, 5 blooms
11	4	11177	Scabiosa, 5 blooms
11	4	11178	Snapdragons, 5 spikes
11	4	11179	Strawflower, 5 blooms, mixed colors
11	4	11180	Sweet Peas, 5 stems, mixed colors
11	4	11181	Zinnias, Giant, 3 blooms
11	4	11182	Zinnias, Cactus, 3 blooms
11	4	11183	Zinnias, Pompon, 6 blooms
11	4	11184	Zinnias, Others, 3 blooms

Section 5 Floral Exhibits – Perennials

DEPT	SEC	CLASS	Short Description
11	5	11200	Ageratum, 5 stems
11	5	11201	Delphinium, 1 spike
11	5	11202	Coneflower, 3 blooms
11	5	11204	Gaillardia, 3 blooms
11	5	11205	Lily, 1 stalk
11	5	11206	Rose, 1 specimen
11	5	11207	Rudabeckia, 3 blooms
11	5	11208	Chrysanthemums, 5 blooms
11	5	11209	Monarda (Bee Balm), 3 blooms

Section 6 Floral Exhibits – Foliage and House Plants

Only one species per pot. Pot not to exceed 10 inches in width. No plant may be entered two years in a row.

DEPT	SEC	CLASS	Short Description
11	6	11220	Begonia
11	6	11221	Cacti
11	6	11222	Coleus
11	6	11223	Episcia
11	6	11224	Fern
11	6	11225	Geraniums
11	6	11226	Ivy
11	6	11227	Philodendron
11	6	11228	African Violets
11	6	11229	Herbs

Section 7 Floral Exhibits – Arrangements

DEPT	SEC	CLASS	Short Description
11	7	11235	Dried Arrangement
11	7	11236	Dried Flower Wreath
11	7	11237	Holiday Arrangement
11	7	11238	Kitchen Bouquet (Accessories Permitted)
11	7	11239	Arrangement in Pitcher
11	7	11240	Arrangement of Wildflowers

PREMIUMS (Section 8, 9, 10, 11, 12): $4, $3, $2, except as noted.

Section 8 Clothing

DEPT	SEC	CLASS	Short Description
11	8	11250	Apron
11	8	11251	Coats of any Fabric
11	8	11252	Dress - Cotton, Synthetic, Party or Evening
11	8	11254	Jumper
11	8	11255	Doll Clothes
11	8	11256	Sleepwear
11	8	11257	Pocketbook or Totebag
11	8	11258	T-Shirt Top
11	8	11259	Shirt or Blouse
11	8	11260	Casual Wear
11	8	11261	Skirts - Cotton, Cotton Blend, Wool or Wool Blend
11	8	11263	Slacks - Boys or Girls
11	8	11264	Suit - Two or Three Piece
11	8	11265	Fleece
11	8	11267	Vest or Jacket
11	8	11268	Shorts

Section 9 Knitting, Crocheting, Needlework

DEPT	SEC	CLASS	Short Description
11	9	11300	Cap, Knitted
11	9	11301	Cap, Crocheted
11	9	11302	Mittens, Knitted
11	9	11303	Mittens, Crocheted
11	9	11304	Socks, Slippers or Booties, Knitted
11	9	11305	Socks, Slippers or Booties, Crocheted
11	9	11306	Neck Scarf
11	9	11307	Sweater, Knitted
11	9	11308	Sweater, Crocheted
11	9	11309	Sweater, Cap, Bootie Set, Knitted
11	9	11310	Sweater, Cap, Bootie Set, Crocheted
11	9	11311	Throw or Afghan, Knitted
11	9	11312	Throw or Afghan, Crocheted
11	9	11313	Rug, Hooked
11	9	11314	Rug, Crocheted
11	9	11315	Rug, Braided
11	9	11316	Towels, Pillow Cases, Applique
11	9	11317	Towels, Pillow Cases, Cross Stitch
11	9	11318	Towels, Pillow Cases, Embroidered
11	9	11319	Towels, Pillow Cases, Other (Identify)
11	9	11320	Needlepoint on Plastic
11	9	11321	Pillow, Cushions, Quilted
11	9	11322	Pillow, Cushions, Embroidered
11	9	11323	Pillow, Cushions, Stuffed
11	9	11324	Pillow, Cushions, Knitted
11	9	11325	Pillow, Cushions, Crocheted
11	9	11326	Pillow, Cushions, Candlewicking
11	9	11327	Pillow, Cushions, Counted Cross Stitch
11	9	11328	Pillow, Cushions, Crewel Work
11	9	11329	Pillow, Cushions, Needlepoint
11	9	11330	Pillow, Cushions, Latch Hook
11	9	11331	Pictures - Ready to Hang, Counted Cross Stitch
11	9	11332	Pictures - Ready to Hang, Crewel
11	9	11333	Pictures - Ready to Hang, Embroidered
11	9	11335	Wreaths
11	9	11336	Hoop Frames, Counted Cross Stitch
11	9	11337	Hoop Frames, Crewel
11	9	11338	Hoop Frames, Embroidered
11	9	11339	Hoop Frames, Other (Identify)
11	9	11340	Purse, Knitted
11	9	11341	Purse, Crocheted
11	9	11342	Useful Article, Knitted (Identify)
11	9	11343	Useful Article, Crocheted (Identify)

Section 10 Home Furnishings

DEPT	SEC	CLASS	Short Description
11	10	11350	Clocks
11	10	11351	Lamps
11	10	11352	New Furniture
11	10	11353	Refinished Furniture
11	10	11354	Wooden Items (Identify)
11	10	11355	Design on Wood

Section 11 Art

All entries in this section must be matted and/or framed.
Paintings and photographs must be prepared to hang.
Names on entries must be covered until judged.

DEPT	SEC	CLASS	Short Description
11	11	11370	Oil Painting
11	11	11371	Water Color
11	11	11372	Acrylic Painting
11	11	11373	Pastel or Charcoal
11	11	11374	Mixed Media
11	11	11375	Pen and Ink
11	11	11376	Crayon and Pencil
11	11	11377	Collage
11	11	11378	Photograph Black and White - People, Animal
11	11	11379	Photograph Black and White - Landscape
11	11	11380	Photograph Color - People, Animal
11	11	11381	Photograph Color - Landscape
11	11	11382	Colored Pencil
11	11	11383	Pencil

Section 12 Crafts

DEPT	SEC	CLASS	Short Description
11	12	11400	Basketry
11	12	11402	Ceramic, Under 10
11	12	11403	Ceramic, 10 and older
11	12	11404	Creative Designs on Clothing
11	12	11405	Designs on Metal
11	12	11406	Dolls
11	12	11407	Creative Flowers
11	12	11408	Sand Art
11	12	11409	Creative Holiday Articles, Spring
11	12	11410	Creative Holiday Articles, Fall
11	12	11411	Creative Holiday Articles, Christmas
11	12	11412	Creative Holiday Articles, Other (Identify)
11	12	11413	Jewelry
11	12	11414	Musical Instruments
11	12	11415	Paper Craft
11	12	11416	String Art
11	12	11417	Stenciling
11	12	11418	Tole or Folk Painting
11	12	11419	Toys, Puppets
11	12	11420	Toys, Stuffed
11	12	11421	Toys, Wooden
11	12	11422	Weaving, Placemats
11	12	11423	Weaving, Wall Hangings
11	12	11424	Weaving, Other (Identify)
11	12	11425	Greeting Cards, 5 samples
11	12	11426	Scrapbook, 5 pages
11	12	11427	Clay, Bake in oven
11	12	11428	Beadwork
11	12	11429	Pottery (Fired in Kiln), under Age 10
11	12	11430	Picture Frame
11	12	11431	Wire Art
11	12	11432	Macrame
11	12	11433	Quilted Article
11	12	11434	Clay, Air Dry
11	12	11435	14x22 Poster, Ages 5-7 (Premiums: 1.50 $1.25 $1)
11	12	11436	14x22 Poster, Ages 5-7 (Premiums: 1.50 $1.25 $1)
11	12	11437	Craft Exhibit - Ages 5-7 (Premiums: 1.50 $1.25 $1)
11	12	11438	Educational Poster
11	12	11439	Lego Craft

RULES, Section 13 and 14

Exhibits must show work done in school or as a guided experience under supervision of a teacher.
Entries must be the work of an individual or small group.
Only those projects actually made by the exhibitor(s) will be considered for judging.
Entries to be no more than four feet wide, depth and height may vary.
Each exhibit must have unity, convey an idea based on an approved method or practice in vocational home economics or agriculture. The display should be simple in form, have few signs and charts, and not be crowded.

Section 13 Vocational Home Economics Exhibits

PREMIUMS: $10, $8, $6

DEPT	SEC	CLASS	Short Description
11	13	11450	Child Care and Development
11	13	11451	Consumer Education
11	13	11452	Creative Home Arts
11	13	11453	Family Relationships
11	13	11455	Foods and Nutrition
11	13	11456	Home Management and Family Finance
11	13	11457	Housing and Home Furnishings
11	13	11458	Textiles and Clothing

Section 14 Industrial Arts and Farm Machines

PREMIUMS: $10 $8, $6

DEPT	SEC	CLASS	Short Description
11	14	11465	Woodworking
11	14	11466	Cold, Hot or Sheet Metal
11	14	11467	Forestry
11	14	11468	Maple or Honey Production
11	14	11469	Rope Work
11	14	11470	Tool or Handle Fitting
11	14	11471	Sheep to Shawl (or similar) Project

UPDATED: Jan 29, 2024 @ 9:18 pm

August 2 – August 9, 2025

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