Open to all 18 years and over adults that reside in Carter County. All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor and must have been completed since previous year’s Fair.
Awards for all Adult Department (800 Series)
Placing Ribbons will be awarded from 1st through 5th place
Premiums are as follows: 1st - $4.00; 2nd - $3.00; 3rd - $2.00.
01. Tablecloth
02. Table Runners
03. Place Mats, Two Only
04. Pillow Case, Crochet Trimmed
05. Pillow case, Embroidery
06. Hand Towels
07. Doilies, Crocheted, Un-mounted
08. Doilies, Crocheted, Mounted
09. Small Kitchen Accessories, At Least Three Items for Display
10. Rag Rug
11. Yarn Hooked Rug
12. Rug, Not Specified
13. Throw Pillow, Embroidered
14. Throw Pillow, Crewel Embroidery
15. Throw Pillow, Needlepoint
16. Throw Pillow, Counted Cross Stitch
17. Throw Pillow, Other
18. Miscellaneous, Machine Sewn
19. Miscellaneous, Hand Sewn
Quilts have been separated into exhibits quilted entirely by the exhibitor and exhibits quilted by an outside source. Please select the appropriate class for your exhibit. All quilts must have been completed since previous year’s Fair.
QUILTS - Made and Quilted Entirely by the Exhibitor
01. Quilt, Beginner (Individuals have been quilting less than 3 years.)
02. Quilt, Original Design
03. Whole Cloth Quilt, hand quilted
04. Whole Cloth Quilt, machine quilted
05. Sampler Quilts, Each Block a Different Pattern
06. Machine Appliqué Quilt
07. Hand Appliqué Quilt
08. Pieced Cotton Quilt
09. Cross Stitched Quilt
10. Machine Quilted Quilt
11. Hand Quilted Quilt
12. Hand Embroidered Quilt
13. Machine Embroidered Quilt
14. Novelty Quilt, (Cathedral Window, Crazy Quilting)
15. Crib Quilt
16. T-Shirt Quilt
17. Hand tied Quilt, Made and Quilted by the Exhibitor
QUILTS - Made by the Exhibitor but Quilted by an Outside Source
18. Quilt, Beginner (Individuals have been quilting less than 3 years.)
19. Quilt, Original Design
20. Whole Cloth Quilt, hand quilted
21. Whole Cloth Quilt, machine quilted
22. Sampler Quilts, Each Block a Different Pattern
23. Machine Appliqué Quilt
24. Hand Appliqué Quilt
25. Pieced Cotton Quilt
26. Cross Stitched Quilt
27. Machine Quilted Quilt
28. Hand Quilted Quilt
29. Hand Embroidered Quilt
30. Machine Embroidered Quilt
31. Novelty Quilt, (Cathedral Window, Crazy Quilting)
32. Crib Quilt
33. T-Shirt Quilt
MISCELLANEOUS - Can be made and quilted entirely by exhibitor or made by exhibitor and quilted by an outside source
34. Throw Pillow, quilted
35. Quilted Clothing
36. Denim Quilt
37. Miscellaneous Quilted Items
38. Miscellaneous Quilt
QUILTED WALL HANGINGS - Can be made and quilted entirely by exhibitor or made by exhibitor and quilted by an outside source
39. Original
40. Mixed Technique
41. Miniature
42. Hand Appliqué
43. Machine Appliqué
44. Pieced
45. Holiday
46. Machine Embroidered
INFANT’S CLOTHING
01. Dress, Other
02. Infant Accessories
03. Infant’s Coat
04. Miscellaneous
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING
05. Costume
06. Girl’s Dress, Sized for a 2-6 Year Old
07. Girl’s Dress, Sized for a 7-11 Year Old
08. Girl’s Clothes
09. Boy’s Clothes
10. Sleeping Garment
11. Garment not specified
APPAREL DIVISION
12. Sleepwear
13. Women's Skirt
14. Blouse, Any Type
15 Women's casual clothes
16. Dress, cotton
17. Dress, other material
18. Dress (for "after five")
19. Women's suit
20. Women's pants
21. Women's coat or jacket
22. Men's shirt
23. Costume
24. Decorated Sweatshirt
25. Fabric Purse
26. Fashion Accessories
27. Item Made on Serger
28. Decorated T-shirt
29. Apron
30. Stuffed Animal
31. Tote Bag
32. Miscellaneous
Knitting - Division 805
01. Sweater or vest – knitted
02. Cardigan
03. Jacket or Coat
04. Cape or Shawl
05. Hats or caps
06. Gloves or mittens
07. Fashion accessories – scarves
08. Fashion accessories – other
09. Purses
10. Socks
11. Child’s clothing
12. Three-piece baby set
13. Baby blanket
14. Knitted Christmas stocking
15. Home accessories
16. Knitted Afghan
17. Knitted Afghan- original design
18. Knitted Afghan – temperature
19. Article using both knitting and crochet
20. Clothing not listed
21. Loom Knitting
22. Machine Knitting
24. Toys
25 Knitted, Miscellaneous
Crochet - Division 806
01. Sweater or Vest
02. Cape or Shawl
03. Hats or caps
04. Gloves or mittens
05. Fashion Accessories – scarves
06. Fashion Accessories – other
07. Purses
08. Child’s Clothing
09. Three-piece baby set
10. Stocking – crochet
11. Home accessories
12. Afghan – crocheted
13. Afghan – granny squares
14. Afghan – ripple
15. Afghan – shell stitch
16. Afghan – Navajo
17. Afghan – Original design
18. Afghan – Temperature, any style
19. Afghan – Mandala
20. Afghan - loom
21. Baby blanket – crochet
22. Baby blanket – ripple
23. Bably blanket – shell stitch
24. Toys – entirely crochet
25. Toys – other
26. Clothing not listed
27. Miscellaneous, not listed
Machine Embroidery (Adult) - Division 807
01. Wearing Apparel
02. Small Household Articles
03. Wall Hanging
04. Miscellaneous
Needlework (Adult) - Division 808
01. Crewel embroidery
02. Petit point (whole design)
03. New embroidery (pop quick or other)
04. Counted Cross Stitch, Original
05. Cross Stitch, Original
06. Cross Stitch, Kit
07. Counted Cross Stitch, Sampler
08. Counted Cross Stitch, Linen or other fabric
09. Counted Cross Stitch, Not Listed
10. Embroidery, mixed types
11. Ribbon Embroidery
12. Applique
13. Wearable accessory
14. Stuffed Toys
15. Cloth, doll
16. Needlework, not listed
17. Latch hook, original design
18. Latch hook, other
HANDMADE LACE
19. Hair pin lace
20. Bobbin lace
21. Needle lace
22. Miscellaneous lace, handmade
23. Tatting
24. Other, Not listed
CHRISTMAS
01. Wreath, Unspecified
02. Fabric Craft
03. Tree Decoration
04. Tree Ornament
05. Tree Skirt
06. Angel/Nativity Scene
07. Centerpiece
08. Santa Claus, Any Material
09. Wall Hanging
10. Christmas Item not listed
THANKSGIVING
11. Wreath, Unspecified
12. Door Decoration
13. Centerpiece
14. Turkey
15. Thanksgiving Item not listed
EASTER
16. Wreath
17. Door Decoration
18. Easter Basket
19. Rabbit
20. Easter Item not listed
HALLOWEEN
21. Centerpiece
22. Door Decoration
23. Character
24. Mask
25. Pumpkin
26. Wreath
27. Halloween Item not listed
ANY OTHER HOLIDAY
28. Centerpiece
29. Door Decoration
30. Wreath
31. Holiday Item not listed
Crafts - Division 810
All paintings, pictures, string art, etc., MUST HAVE wire or other hangers so they can be hung properly.
01. 3D Art
02. Basket Weaving
03. Beadwork – stringing
04. Beadwork – non jewelry
05. Candle Making
06. Ceramics
07. Clay Flowerpot Craft
08. County Fair themed craft
09. Decorated Clothing/Accessories
10. Decorated Basket
11. Decoupage
12. Diamond Art
13. Doll House Miniatures
14. Dolls
15. Dried Flowers & Nature Craft
16.Etched Glass
17. Fabric Craft, no sewing
18. Fabric Painting
19. Fashion Accessories
20. Glass Craft
21. Gourd Craft
22. Hand molded piece, air or heat
23. Holiday Craft, Any
24. Jewelry, Native American
25. Jewelry, other than beadwork
26. Jewelry, Polymer clay
27. Leather Craft
28. Lego Craft
29. Lidded Boxes
30. Macrame
31. Metal Craft
32. Metal Punch Art
33. Mobiles
34. Models (Cars, etc.)
35. Paper Mache, pulp or strip
36. Paper Craft
37. Plaster or Resin Item
38. Plastic Canvas
39. Polymer Clay
40. Pottery
41. Seashell Craft
42. Silk Flower Arrangement
43. Stained Glass
44. Stenciled Craft
45. String Art
46. Toy, handmade
47. Welding
48. Wood Burning
49. Wood Carving
50. Wood Craft
51. Yard/Outdoor craft
52. Miscellaneous
Decorative Painting- Division 811
Painting techniques used on any item OTHER than canvas. Painting on canvas
and fabric will only be accepted in specified classes.
01. Tole on Tin
02. Flowers
03. Fruits or Vegetables
04. Animals & Birds
05. Other Holiday /Special Occasion
06. Landscapes / Scenes
07. Refinished Furniture, Small
08. Refinished Furniture, Large
Paper Crafts - Division 817
Paper crafts is for any craft made of paper. For all scrapbook page entries, a double page layout will be necessary for judging. Please put your pages in clear “page protectors” before entering. DO NOT tape, wire or tie your pages together.
01. Stamping – Greeting Card
02. Stamping – Category not listed
03. Scrapbooking – Creativity
04. Scrapbooking – Punch art, die cuts & embellishments
05. Scrapbooking – Borders
06. Scrapbooking – Category not listed
07. Paper Craft – Quilling
08. Paper Craft – Three Dimensional
09. Paper Craft – Origami
10. Paper Craft – Calligraphy
11. Paper Craft – Category not listed
Arts- Division 812
All work must be original. Art must have been since previous year’s Fair.
01. Glass art
02. Metal Art
03. Mosaic Art
04. Acrylic Paints
05. Water Based Paint
06. Pencil, Graphite
07. Pencil, Colored
08. Marker, any type
09. Pen and Ink
10. Oil Based Paint
11. Pastels
12. Charcoal
13. Chalk
14. “By The Numbers” Project
15. Crayon
16. Finger Painting
17. Sculpture (Paper, wire, clay, etc.)
18. Photoshop / Poster Art
19. Collage Art
20. Commercial Art
21. Mixed Medium
22. Miscellaneous Art
Division 813
Breads must be baked in 9” x 5” loaf pan. Whole loaf must be entered. Please note the amount of muffins, rolls, brownies, cookies, or candies that makes a complete entry. A complete entry is made with three pieces unless otherwise listed.
YEAST BREADS
01. White Bread
02. Dark Bread
03. (3) Hard Rolls
04. (3) Dinner Rolls
05. (3) Tea Ring or Cinnamon Rolls
06. Specialty/Other
QUICK BREADS
07. (3) Muffins, Plain
08. (3) Muffins, With Fruit / Nuts Added
09. Banana Bread, Includes Banana Nut
10. Nut Bread, not including Banana Nut
11. Coffee Cake
12. Bread Machine
13. Specialty/Other Bread
SOURDOUGH
14. White Bread
15. Dark Bread
16. (3) Rolls
17. (3) Cinnamon Rolls
18. Specialty/Other
CAKES
Cakes MUST BE on cardboard, not over 10 inches in diameter except class 13.
DO NOT BRING IN PANS. No box mixes except Classes 1 & 2.
Cakes, Pies and Cobblers may be picked up Thursday, September 10th, 2026, after 10:00 am by checking in with the Fair Office but leave a portion for display.
19. Creative Mix Tricks, Layered & Iced
20. Creative Mix Tricks, Loaf or Bundt
21. Angel or Chiffon, Not Iced
22. Pound Cake, Not Iced
23. Chocolate Cake, Layered & Iced
24. White Cake, Layered & Iced
25. Fruit Cakes, (Carrot, Applesauce, Prune, etc.)
26. Multiple Layer Cake with Filling, Icing or Frosted
SMALL CAKES & COOKIES, FOUR PIECES EACH
27. Brownies, Plain
28. Bar Cookies, Other Than Brownies
29. Chocolate Chip Cookies
30. Oatmeal Cookies
31. Peanut Butter Cookies
32. Cookies, Other not listed
33. Creative Mix Cookies, Use Cake or Cookie Mix as base)
34. Decorated Cookies
CANDIES, FOUR PIECES EACH
35. Bon Bons
36. Divinity
37. Fudge
38. Nut Brittle
39. Peanut Patties
40. Candy, Not Specified
PIES AND COBBLERS
Pies must be in 8 inch or 9-inch disposable pans. No cream or custard pies please. Whole pies and cobblers must be entered.
Pies & Cobblers may be picked up Thursday, September 10th, 2026, after 10:00 am by checking in with the Fair Office, but leave a portion of the pie or cobbler for display.
41. Apple, Two Crusts
42. Peach, Two Crusts
43. Berry, Two Crusts
44. Pecan, One Crust
45. Pies, Other Two Crust
46. Pies, Other One Crust
47. Cobbler, Berry
48. Cobbler, Fruit
DECORATED CAKES & CUPCAKES
Exhibits will be judged on decoration only. Real cake or cake forms may be used. Sheet cakes are to be on cardboard not to exceed 20” in diameter. Round cakes are to be on cardboard not exceed 18” in diameter. Gingerbread house should not exceed 20” diameter. Overall height cannot exceed 24”. Cupcakes MUST be in a cupcake or muffin liner. Each cupcake must be comprised of three (3) standard sized cupcakes per class.
DECORATED CAKES
49. Holiday Cake
50. Gingerbread House
51. Shower Cake (Baby, Wedding, etc.)
52. Birthday Cake
53. County Fair Theme Cake
DECORATED CUPCAKES
54. Holiday
55. Animal
56. Shower Cupcakes (Baby, Wedding, etc.)
57. Birthday Cupcakes
58. Miscellaneous Cupcakes
Division 814
Standard Pint or Quart Jars 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.
CANNED FRUITS
01. Apples
02. Apricots
03. Berries
04. Cherries
05. Peaches, Yellow
06. Pears
07. Fruit, not listed (labeled)
CANNED VEGETABLES
08. Asparagus
09. Beans, Green or Wax
10. Beets
11. Black Eyed Peas or Field Peas
12. Carrots
13. Corn
14. Greens
15. New Potatoes
16. Okra
17. Peas
18. Soup Mixture
19. Mixed Vegetable
20. Tomatoes
21. Tomato Juice
22. Vegetable, not listed (labeled)
PICKLES
23. Beets
24. Bread & Butter
25. Melon
26. Okra
27. Cucumbers, Sweet
28. Cucumbers, Sour or Dill
29. Chow-Chows
30. Sweet Pepper Relish
31. Corn Relish
32. Relish, Other
33. Fruit
34. Peppers
35. Picante Sauce
36. Pickles / Relish, not listed (labeled)
PRESERVES (PINT OR HALF PINT)
(DO NOT use paraffin on preserves, jellies, jams or butter)
37. Peach
38. Pears
39. Strawberry
40. Orange Marmalade
41. Watermelon Rind Preserves
42. Miscellaneous Preserves
JELLIES
43. Apple
44. Berry
45. Grapes
46. Plum
47. Pepper
48. Peach
49. Apricot
50. Figs
51. Miscellaneous Jellies
JAMS & BUTTERS
52. Plum Butter
53. Apple Butter
54. Grape Butter
55. Strawberry Jam
56. Grape Jam
57. Plum Jam
58. Peach Jam
59. Blackberry Jam
60. Fig Jam
61. Miscellaneous Jams / Butters
DRIED FOODS
62. Vegetables
63. Fruit
64. Meats
65. Herbs
66. Seeds
67. Miscellaneous Dried Food
HONEY - DIVISION 819
Only colorless pint or quart jars maybe used in the Honey Classes.
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)
• Classified photos will be moved to the appropriate class.
Adult
• 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 previous fair 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.
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. Floral - Close Up - Photo of flower or flowers taken close up
22. Floral - Other Views - Scenes of flowers
23. Geometric/Abstract - Geometric: Photo made up of shapes such as squares, triangles or rectangles. Abstract: Photo made up of color, patterns
24. Digitally Enhanced - Photos that have been altered to make them look better than what camera took
25. Miscellaneous - A photo that does not fit in other categories
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