Open to all youth of Carter County who have not had their 19th birthday by September 1, 2024
(A) All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor and must have been completed since previous year’s Fair.
(B) All exhibits must be removed between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM Sunday, September 8th, 2024. All items not picked up will be locked in the Fair Headquarters and may be picked up by calling 580-224-9626.
Premiums for All Open Class Youth Divisions are as follows: 1st - $4.00; 2nd - $3.00; 3rd - $2.00
Standard pint or quart jars only. PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT use the limited Edition Ball® Heritage Collection Purple jars, Spring Green jars or Blue jars for canning entries and the Ball – Wide Mouth 8 oz. Half Pint Mason Jars for the Elite Collection Design Series. It will mean an automatic disqualification. Items to be exhibited in regulation half-pint, pint or quart jars only. All canned items must use the proper headspaces deemed by the USDA; ¼” for jams and jelly, ½” for fruits and tomatoes, 1” to ½” for low acid foods. Jars must be clean and ready to show. Visible rust on the lids or ring will mean an automatic disqualification.
YOUTH CANNED FRUITS
01. Apples
02. Peaches, any type
03. Pears
04. Plums, wild or tame
05. Miscellaneous Fruit
YOUTH CANNED VEGETABLES
06. Beans, green
07. Beets
08. Black Eye Peas
09. Tomatoes
10. Miscellaneous Vegetable
YOUTH PICKLES AND RELISHES
11. Cucumber, sweet
12. Cucumber, sour or dill
13. Relish
14. Pickles, fruit
15. Picante Sauce
16. Miscellaneous Pickles/Relish
YOUTH JELLIES AND JAMS
17. Apple
18. Berry
19. Plum
20. Peach
21. Pepper
22. Strawberry
23. Miscellaneous Jellies / Jams
HONEY
01. Comb honey, white
02. Cut comb honey, white
03. Extracted white honey
04. Extracted amber honey
05. Chunk honey
06. Beeswax, block (minimum 1/4 pound)
Division 703
Youth Cooking Division
A.) Recipe must be taped to the bottom of the container.
B) Items must be baked and decorated by exhibitor.
C) Must be made by school-age child.
D.) Items will be judged on taste as well as originality and eye appeal.
Cakes, pies and/or cobblers may be picked up Thursday, September 5th, 2024 between 10 am and noon, but ¼ of the cake, pie and/or cobbler must be left for display.
01. Cake, Any Decorated
02. Cake, White or Yellow, Layered/Iced
03. Cake, Chocolate, Layered/Iced
04. Cake, Tube or Bundt
05. Gingerbread Man (At Least Two)
06. Cupcakes, Iced, Three
07. Cupcakes, Decorated, Three
08. Brownies, Not Iced, Three
09. Brownies, Iced, Three
10. Cookies, Chocolate Chip, Three
11. Cookies, Oatmeal, Three
12. Cookies, Peanut Butter, Three
13. Cookies, Cut-Out, Three
14. Cookies, No-Bake, Three
15. Cookies, Miscellaneous, Three
16. Candy, Miscellaneous, Four Pieces
17. Fudge, Four Pieces
18. Cobbler, Any
19. Pie, Any
20. Muffins, plain, Three
21. Specialty muffin, banana nut, carrot, etc., Three
22. ½ loaf of Quick Bread
23. Miscellaneous, Any Other Than Mentioned
Division 704
Needlework – Sewing – Knitted Youth Projects
Age Divisions:
A) 7 & Under;
B) 8 Years – 12 Years;
C) 13 Years – 18 Years
01. Embroidery, Any Type
02. Stamped Cross Stitch
03. Counted Cross Stitch
04. Needlepoint On Plastic
05. Sewn Purse
06. Any Sewn Fleece Item
07. Latch-Hook, Item
08. Stuffed Toy
09. Pot Holder, Sewn
10. Pot Holder, Woven
11. Knitted Article, Any Type
12. Apron
13. Doll Clothes
14. Pillow Case
15. Skirt or shorts sewn with elastic waist
16. Pajama Pants, sewn
17. Crocheted Article, any type
18. Laundry Bag
19. Quilts
20. Quilted Item, other than a quilt
21. Refashioned T-Shirt
22. Tote Bag, sewn
23. Draw string back pack, sewn
24. Pillow
25. Miscellaneous
Division 705
Handmade Crafts (Youth)
All paintings, pictures, string art, etc., MUST HAVE wire or other hangers so they can be hung properly. Must be hand made by exhibitors. All exhibits must be made since previous year’s Fair.
Age Divisions:
A) 7 & Under;
B) 8 Years – 12 Years;
C) 13 Years – 18 Years
01. Basket Weaving
02. Beadwork
03. Candle, Original by Exhibitors
04. Ceramics, Bisque, stained, name technique
05. Ceramics, Glazed
06. Ceramics, Hand designed
07. Ceramics, Stained
08. Ceramics, Underglaze, name technique
09. Clay Pot Craft
10. Decorated Basket
11. Decoupage
12. Doll Clothes
13. Doll Furniture
14. Doll House Miniatures
15. Dolls
16. Dolls, Porcelain
17. Dried Flowers & Nature Craft
18. Duct Tape
19. Etched Glass
20. Fabric Craft, no sewing
21. Fabric Painting
22. Fashion Accessories
23. Glass Craft
24. Gourd Craft
25. Holiday Craft, Any
26. Jewelry, Hand Made
27. Leather Craft
28. Lego Craft
29. Macrame
30. Metal Craft
31. Mobiles
32. Models (Cars, etc.)
33. Paper Craft
34. Pinewood Derby Car
35. Plaster
36. Plastic Craft
37. Polymer Clay
38. Pottery, Hand Molded
39. Pottery, Potter’s Wheel
40. Seashell Craft
41. Silk Flower Arrangement
42. Stained Glass
43. Stenciled Craft
44. String Art
45. Textile Craft
46. Toy, handmade
47. Welding, Functional
48. Welding, Decorative
49. Wire Sculpture
50. Wood Burning
51. Wood Carving
52. Wood Craft
53. Woodworking, Small Items of Furniture
54. Woodworking, Toys
55. Woodworking, Other
56. Miscellaneous
Division 706
Art – Youth
All work must be original. Art must have been made since previous year’s Fair.
Age Divisions:
A) 7 & Under;
B) 8 Years – 12 Years;
C) 13 Years – 18 Years
01. Glass Art
02. Metal Art
03. Mosaic Art
04. Water Based Paint
05. Pencil, Colored or Regular
06. Marker, any type
07. Pen and Ink
08. Oil Based Paint
09. Charcoal
10. Chalk
11. “By The Numbers” Project
12. Crayon
13. Finger Painting
14. Photoshop / Poster Art
15. Collage Art
16. Miscellaneous
Division 707
Youth Science Discovery Projects
The goal of this project and exhibit is to allow youth to: • Use the scientific method to gain an understanding of how things work and the variables that affect them
• Take an open and creative approach to problem solving
• Learn that a successful outcome is based not on personal opinion, but on scientific fact
• Improve written and visual communication skills.
Topics to choose from: Behavioral & Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Medicine & Health Sciences, Botany & Zoological Sciences, Computer Science, Earth & Space Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences.
01. 9 – 11 Years Old
02. 12 – 14 Years Old
03. 15 Years and Older
04. Group Participation
Displays must be free standing and are limited to 36” by 36” with sides extended. Commercially available “science fair presentation boards” are encouraged. A few resources for finding project ideas are:
The WWW Virtual Library: Science Fairs – http://physics.usc.edu/~gould/Science-Fairs/
Science Fair Central – http://school.discoveryeducation. com/sciencefaircentral/
Information about Oklahoma Science Fairs – http://osseff.ecok.edu
Sample Judging Criteria – http://school.discoveryeducaton.com/sciencefaircentral/
Science-Fair-Presentations/Sample%20Judges%20Worksheet.pdf
Division 708 - Photography
Youth (Ages 18 and Under)
• Exhibitors may only enter two (2) photos per class.
• Only amateur photographers may enter. An amateur photographer derives no more than 10% of their income from their photography.
• Black and White or Color photos are accepted in all classes.
• Only pictures taken since September 1st of previous year may be entered.
• Misclassified photos will be moved to the appropriate class.
IMPORTANT
• Photos must be 8” x 10” or 8” x 12” in size mounted on an 11” x 14” backing or mat. Photo’s
may be mounted on top of a solid piece of card stock, poster board, matte board or a cut matte. These photo’s will receive $2.00 per photo in addition to any premium money awarded.
• Fair tags will be available when you enter your pictures, on these you will print your “EXHIBITOR NUMBER" and “TITLE” of your picture. DO
NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON THE BACK OF THE PICTURE.
• We will accept 5” x 7” photos mounted on a 8” x 10” mounting, but they will not be
awarded the $2.00 per photo, but will be eligible for premium money.
Classes:
01. Animals - Mammals - A mammal gives birth and feeds it young. (Cows, Dogs, Horses, etc.)
02. Wildlife -Mammals - Not domesticated (Wolves, coyotes, African mammals, Etc.)
03. Wildlife - Birds - Birds, Ducks, Chickens, etc.
04. Wildlife - Insects - Has legs and wings like butterflies, etc.
05. Wildlife - Other - If it does not fit in any of the above categories -Snakes, Etc
06. Pets - A domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship or pleasure
07. Oklahoma - Picture taken in Oklahoma
08. Americana - Picture taken in America
09. International - Picture taken outside of the United States
10. Structure - Barns/Buildings
11. Weather - Clouds, Rain, Storms, Sunshine
12. Sunrises/Sunsets - Early morning/late evening
13. Twilight/Nighttime - Needed to use long exposure to take picture
14. Landscape/Scenery
15. At the Fair - Pictures taken at a Fair
16. Action - Featuring the subject or subjects in motion
17. Still Life - Small group of inanimate objects
18. People - Must be 2 or More people in picture
19. Portraits Formal - An image of a person's face or head and shoulders/person setting in a poise
20. Candid Portraits - An image of a person in a more relaxed poise/Could be full body
21. Pets - A domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship or pleasure
22. Floral - Close Up - Photo of flower or flowers taken close up
23. Floral - Other Views - Scenes of flowers
24. Geometric/Abstract - Geometric: Photo made up of shapes such as squares, triangles or rectangles. Abstract: Photo made up of color, patterns
25. Digitally Enhanced - Photos that have been altered to make them look better than what camera took
26. Miscellaneous - A photo that does not fit in other categories
• Awards: Placing Ribbons will be awarded from 1st to 5th place and premiums are as
follows: 1st - $4.00; 2nd - $3.00; 3rd - $2.00
In addition each 8” x 10” photo or larger will be awarded $2.00 per photo.
• “Grand Champion” and “Reserve Grand Champion” Rosettes will be
awarded.
Division 709
Entomology – Insect Exhibit
Insects are recommended to be mounted with standard insect pins. Examples of displays - shadow box, cigar box, attractive cardboard box, Styrofoam sheet, Display Board, etc. The common name of each specimen, scientific order and date collected should accompany the display.
01. 7 and under – Insect display of 10 different insects
02. 8 – 10 years – Insect display of 20 different insects.
03. 10 – 12 years – Insect display of 30 different insects.
04. 13 – 15 years - Insect display of 40 different insects.
05. 16 – 18 years – Insect display of 50 different insects.
06. Entomology Display – Display indicating expanded interest beyond the requirements of collections exhibited. Exhibits should be of an educational nature, attractive in design and easy to understand.
07. Entomology Poster
Ideas for display and posters (Display of insect body parts, Animals and plants that eat insects, Insect trap, insect metamorphosis, various types of insect wings.)