Adult or Youth Department

Premiums for Department 500 - Open Classes – Adults and Youth will be as follows, (unless otherwise posted in a division)

1st - $2.00; 2nd - $1.75; 3rd - $1.50, 4th - $1.25, 5th- $1.00 

Division 501

Scarecrow Exhibit

 Scarecrows may depict any theme and must be movable (40 lbs. or less) Scarecrows must be no more than 5’ tall and 48” wide. Any material may be used to create your scarecrow. 

Carter County Free Fair Premiums for Scarecrows will be as follows:

1st - $10.00; 2nd - $7.50; 3rd - $5.00 In each category.

SCHOOLS AND CLUBS INDIVIDUAL

01. Schools 06. Youth (18 and under)

02. 4-H Clubs 07. Adult (19 and over)

03. FFA & FHA 08. Corporate

04. Church

05. Civic Groups

Decorated Pumpkin Exhibit (adult or youth)

Division 502

Decorated pumpkins using paints or other craft media. Must use real pumpkin. No carved or punctured pumpkins allowed. Size no larger than 12 inches across. Must be made by an individual exhibitor.

01. 13 and under

02. 14 to 17

03. Adult

Home Garden Food Basket – Adult or Youth

Division 503

This exhibit is a selection of from five to nine different kinds of fruits and/or vegetables arranged in a neat manner with eye appeal in a basket or box.

01. 13 and under

02. 14 – 17

03. Adult

Potted House Plants – Adult or Youth

Division 504

A) All rooted plants must have been established in pots and in the possession of the exhibitor for at least three (3) months prior to the show.

B) Greenhouse grown plants are not eligible.

C) Plants must be groomed for exhibition, clean and insect free.

01. African Violet

02. Aloe Vera

03. Begonia, Angel Wing

04. Begonia, Ever-Blooming

05. Cactus

06. Coleus

07. Ferns, Any Kind

08. Geranium

09. Ivy, Any Kind

10. Jute, Jew

11. Spider Plants

12. Philodendron, Plain or Variegated

13. Other, Blooming Foliage

14. Other, Green Foliage

15. Miscellaneous

  Miniature Gardens/Dish Gardens

Must not exceed 24” x 24”. Decorations may be used. Any type of container may be used and should represent the type of entry. 

01. Miniature General Garden

02. Miniature Tropical Garden

03. Dish Garden, Cacti and/or Succulent

04. Dish Garden, All Others

05. Herb Garden

05. Fairy Dish Garden

06. Terrarium Garden 

 Division 509

Floriculture – Floral Cuttings and Bouquets

All flowers and bouquets must be grown by the exhibitor. Wildflowers grown within Carter County. Foliage should be clean and free from residues and mildews.  All exhibitors must be amateurs.  Clear vases recommended to be used on all Floral Cuttings and Bouquets. No extra stems (greenery, etc.) should be added to any of the Floral Cuttings but may be used in the Bouquets only. 

Annuals 

01. Wildflowers, 3 stems, identified

02. Cosmos, 5 stems, any one variety

03. Salvias, 5 stems

04. Marigolds, 5 stems, Small

05. Marigolds, 5 stems, Large 

06. Zinnias, 5 stems

07. Petunias, single blooms, 5 stems

08. Petunias, double blooms, 5 stems

09. Petunias, multi-colored blooms, 5 stems

10. Verbena, 1 stem

11. Any other annual, 5 stems of the same color

Perennials

12. Chrysanthemum, small 1 stem

13. Roses, Hybrid Tea, 1 stem

14. Roses, Floribunda, 1 stem

15. Roses, Miniature, 1 stem

16. Shasta Daisies, 5 stems

17. Sedum, 1 stem

18. Any Other Perennials, 5 stems any one variety

19. Hibiscus, 1 stem

20. Hydrangea, 5 stems

Flowers From Bulbs

21. Amaryllis, 1 stem

22. Calla Lilly, 1 stem

23. Canna, 1 stem

24. Dahlia, Large, 1 stem 5” or larger

25. Dahlia, 1 stem under 5”

26. Gladiolus, Standard, 1 spike

27. Gladiolus, Miniature, 1 spike

28. Lilly (any variety), 1 stem

29. Any Other Flower from Bulb not listed, 1 stem

Floral Bouquets

30. Native to Oklahoma Wildflower Bouquet, minimum of 3 types of flowers

31. Annual Bouquet, 3-5 Flower varieties, 

32. Perennial Bouquet, 3-5 Flower varieties.

33. Bouquet, any other, 3-5 Flower varieties.

Division 505

2021 State “Best of Wheat” Bread Baking Contest

Sponsored by the Oklahoma Wheat Commission

A) Recipes winning first place at the previous state Contest are ineligible to compete.

B) Each entry must be prepared and baked by the person whose name is on the entry form.

C) The same person may not win Champion, Reserve Champion or Bread Machine Class. Two separate people should win, unless entries do not offer that selection. (Duplicate recipes may not be entered by different family members in any class or division.)

D) Recipe must accompany entry at county and state level. Entries that are eligible to compete at state level will provide two copies of the recipe — one at county fair (which will be mailed to Commission office by county Extension Educator) and bring one with entry at state competition.

E) Whole Wheat Bread Class #2 — This category will include only the use of whole wheat flour and/or whole white wheat flour. NO All purpose flour or bread flour included in this category. Dough enhancers, vital wheat gluten and whole grains, in addition to whole wheat, are permissible.

F) Dinner Rolls should consist of three (3) rolls per entry. Any shape acceptable.

G) Specialty Shapes Class #11 — let your imagination go: animals, people, object, etc. All garnishes must be edible.

H) The Other Wheat Breads, Class #’s 4 and 9 will include other breads made with yeast such as cheese, French, onion, sourdough, challah, etc. NO QUICK BREADS unless yeast is used as a leavening agent. (All breads must use yeast as a leavening agent.)

I) “Best of Wheat,” formerly Wheathearts, sponsored Bread Baking Contest is to be judged separately from the County Fair open class division.

J) County Champion and Reserve Champion from each division are eligible for state competition (See exception below) at the State Fair of Oklahoma

K) One (1) Bread Machine entry from each division class #’s 6 and 12, determined by county judge, will be eligible for competition at state level. Bread machine entries will not be eligible for County Champion or Reserve Champion at county level or Grand Champion at State Level.

SENIOR DIVISION – 18 YEARS OR OLDER

01. White Bread

02. Whole Wheat Bread

03. Dinner Rolls

04. Other Wheat Breads

05. Sweet Breads

06. Bread Machine

JUNIOR DIVISION – UNDER 18 YEARS OLD

07. White Bread

08. Dinner Rolls

09. Other Wheat Breads

10. Sweet Breads

11. Specialty Breads

12. Bread Machine

County winners (excluding bread machine class) will receive awards from the Oklahoma Wheat Commission.

Division 506

Home Antiques – Adult or Youth

Exhibits in antiques may be exhibited every three (3) years. This is to give more variety to our exhibit and to be fair to all exhibitors. All entries must be clean and ready for display.

A Grand Champion Ribbon will be awarded to Best Antique A Reserve Champion Ribbon will be awarded to 2nd Place Overall.

GLASSWARE

01. Art Glass

02. Fruit Jars

03. Carnival Glass

04. Cut Glass

05. Depression Glass

06. Elegant Glass

07. Kitchen Glass

08. Pressed Glass

09. Art Pottery

10. Earthenware

11. Crock

12. American Dinnerware

13. Milk Glass

14. Crystal

15. China, Plates, etc.

16. Commemorative Glass / China

BOTTLES / FLASKS

17. Bottle, Avon

18. Bottle, Beer

19. Bottle, Perfume, other than Avon

20. Bottle, Pop

21. Bottle, Miscellaneous

22. Flask

23. Stein or Tankard

24. Milk / Cream Bottles

MISCELLANEOUS

25. Advertising

26. Banks

27. Bedroom Accessories

28. Bible

29. Book, School

30. Book, Any Type

31. Box, Any Type

32. Brass Article

33. Bronze Article

34. Camera / Equipment

35. Cast Iron Article

36. Ceramic Article

37. Christmas Decorations

38. Cigarette Lighters / Smoking Acc

39. Clock

40. Clothing

41. Clothing Accessories

42. Cookie Jar

43. Copper Article

44. Cream and Sugar

45. Cup and Saucer

46. Decanter

47. Documents

48. Doll

49. Eyeglasses

50. Fan, Electrical or Manual

51. Figurine

52. Fishing Equipment / Tackle

53. Goblet

54. Indian Territory Photo

55. Indian Territory Miscellaneous

56. Jewelry, Cameo

57. Jewelry, Other

58. Kitchen Article

59. Kitchen Gadgets

60. Lamp, Electrical or Oil

61. Magazine

62. Military Relics

63. Sheet Music

64. Musical Instrument

65. Needlework

66. Newspaper / Articles

67. Padlock

68. Photo, Other Than Tin Type

69. Photo, Tin Type

70. Pocket Knives

71. Porcelain Article

72. Primitive, Wooden

73. Primitive, Metal

74. Product Advertising

75. Purses

76. Quilt

77. Radio

78. Railroad Memorabilia

79. Razor

80. Religious item

81. Salt and Pepper Set

82. Sewing Machine

83. Sewing Miscellaneous

84. Silver Article

85. Sporting Goods

86. Timepiece

87. Tin Article

88. Toy

89. Tool, Office or Business

90. Any Item Not Listed

FARM ANTIQUES

91. Hand Tools

92. Implements

93. Other

CARTER COUNTY AND ARDMORE MEMORABILIA

(Exhibits in these classes must pertain to Carter County, Ardmore, and surrounding communities)

94. Advertising

95. Books

96. Photos

97. Glassware

98. Magazines

99. Newspaper

100. County or State Fair Memorabilia

101. Tin Type

102. Small Article, Not Listed

103. Large Article, Not Listed

Division 507

Collections (Adults or Youth)

A Collection must consist of no less than 10 or no more than 15 items. A collection consists of items that have been purchased or received as a gift. Items made by the exhibitor are NOT considered collectibles in this division. Exhibitor must include a notecard with entry with the following: Date collection was started, Description of Collection, your favorite thing about the collection. Exhibitor’s name must not appear on notecard. Items must be displayed so that each piece may be seen. Small items must be displayed within an eye appealing wood or cardboard box or may be mounted on a display board.  

01. Animals 

02. Buttons and/or Pins  

03. Cars/Emergency Vehicles 

04. Cartoon Characters 

05. Ceramics, China &/or Porcelain 

06. Christmas Ornaments 

07. Coins 

08. Collector Plates 

09. Comic Related 

10. Disney Items 

11. Dolls 

12. Entertainment 

13. Fair Themed 

14. Famous People 

15. Glass or Crystal  

16. Historical Documents/Photos

17. Historical, All Other

18.Household Items

19. Matchbox and/or Hot Wheels

20. Military

21. Miniatures

22. Nature Items

23. School Items

24. Spoons

25. Sport ITems

26. Stamps

27. Thimbles

28. Travel/Souvenirs

29. Vintage

30. All Other

Division 508

Youth Trash 2 Treasures: Recycled Crafts

Entries must incorporate recycled items or use existing items in a new way. Include and attach a 3 x 5 card listing all recycled materials used.

01. Clothing

02. Outerwear

03. Costume

04. Jewelry / Accessories

05. Hat / Head Wrap

06. Usable Item, Any Item That May Be Used In Daily Life / Apron

07. Decorative Item

08. Aluminum Cans

09. Bottles

10. Flower Pots

11. Nature

12. Miscellaneous

Adult Trash 2 Treasures: Recycled Crafts

Entries must incorporate recycled items or use existing items in a new way. Include and attach a 3 x 5 card listing all recycled materials used.

01. Clothing

02. Outerwear

03. Costume

04. Jewelry / Accessories

05. Hat / Head Wrap

06. Usable Item, Any

 Item That May Be Used In Daily Life / Apron

07. Decorative Item

08. Aluminum Cans

09. Bottles

10. Flower Pots

11. Nature

12. Miscellaneous