2015 Special Events Department

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1 2015 Special Events Department This department contains both YOUTH and ADULT contests. All contests in this department are held DURING THE FAIR. Please read each division carefully as rules and procedures may vary. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 25, On-line entry is available through our website Registration forms to mail in are available at or the Exhibits Office. Exhibitor tags will be mailed in July to the name and address on registration form. Receive one (1) FREE admission ticket if you enter 10 or more items (all departments combined). ENTRY FEES: ADULTS: $2.00 per entry (Maximum fee for any adult exhibitor = $50 IF you mail or walk-in a PAPER Registration Form. Total number of entries for mail or walk-in entries shall be limited to a total of 75. If you register online, EVERY entry will be charged $2.00 with no upper limit.) YOUTH: $1.00 per entry (Maximum fee for any youth exhibitor = $25 IF you mail or walk-in a PAPER Registration Form. Total number of entries for mail or walk-in entries shall be limited to a total of 75. If you register online, EVERY entry will be charged $1.00 with no upper limit.) CHECK-IN and CHECK-OUT: All contests in this department take place DURING the Fair. Check-in and Check-out dates and times vary. (Be sure you receive your admission ticket for each contest.) REGULATIONS: 1. All entries are governed by the Life & Arts Rules and the rules for this department. 2. Exhibitor is limited to one (1) exhibit in a class. 3. Allowable age of exhibitors varies in each division. Please read division descriptions carefully. 4. Articles that have been exhibited at any previous Ozark Empire Fair are not eligible for entry. 5. Exhibits must have been completed within the last two (2) years, unless otherwise indicated in specific division rules. 6. Any exhibit to be displayed by hanging must be provided with a suitable hanging device. 7. Superintendents will have the authority to remove and dispose of foods that become unsightly. 8. For any foods competitions, exhibit must be made from scratch (no mixes) unless instructions specifically allow mixes. Read division rules carefully. 9. For any foods competitions that require submitting the recipe, the recipe should be typed on 8½ x11" paper. Exhibitor number and class number must be included on recipe. 10. Prize money will be paid to the number of places indicated for each class, if quality merits. Judges may occasionally award ribbons for additional placings, but no money will be paid for additional ribbons. 11. Champion ribbons will only be awarded to divisions of three or more classes in which the average entry per class is three exhibitors with at least one entry per class. 12. In order to have this exhibit of as high quality as possible, the right is reserved to reject all unsuitable exhibits, to determine that all rules and regulations have been followed and that no identification of the exhibitor in any form is displayed during judging. 13. Judging Guidelines: see Judging Guidelines link Ozark Empire Fair / Special Events - pg 1

2 2015 SPECIAL EVENTS Date / Time Contest Exhibitors Thursday, July 30 5 p.m. Fair Flair NEW es! adults and youth Friday, July 31 1 p.m. Healthy Creations adults 3 p.m. Go Greek adults 5 p.m. Wings adults and youth Saturday, August 1 1 p.m. Hammons Products Black Walnut Cooking Contest adults 3 p.m. Pies adults 5 p.m. Summer s Biggest Party on a Stick NEW! adults and youth Sunday, August 2 1 p.m. Cook s Challenge NEW ingredients! adults 3 p.m. Quick Breads adults 5 p.m. Muffin Magic adults and youth Monday, August 3 1 p.m. Fruit & Veggie Creations NEW! adults and youth 3 p.m. Faraway Fusions adults 5 p.m. Cooking with Chocolate NEW! adults and youth 7 p.m. Pinewood and Powder Puff Derby Scouts and youth Tuesday, August 4 1 p.m. Salad Sensations NEW! adults 3 p.m. Heritage Recipes adults 5 p.m. Fruit Favorites adults Wednesday, August 5 Flowers Grown by Youth Exhibitors youth 1 p.m. Dessert Pops NEW! adults and youth 3 p.m. Creative Cupcakes adults and youth 5 p.m. Wand-erful Sticks NEW! adults and youth 2015 Ozark Empire Fair / Special Events - pg 2

3 Thursday, August 6 1 p.m. Zucchini Surprise adults 3 p.m. Crockpot Creations adults 5 p.m. Lego to the Fair adults and youth Friday, August 7 1 p.m. Super Spuds adults 3 p.m. Sauce N Wings NEW! adults 5 p.m. Summer s Biggest Party Appetizers adults and youth Saturday, August 8 1 p.m. Food on a Stick NEW! adults 3 p.m. Best Barbeque adults 5 p.m. It s in the Bag Vacation NEW! adults and youth DIVISION 501 FAIR FLAIR THURSDAY, JULY 30, 5 p.m. CHAMPION RIBBON Prize money: $4 - $3 - $2 Adults and Youth a. Check-in: THURSDAY, JULY 30, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Judging begins at 5 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) b. Entries should be created to represent the fair theme: Summer s Biggest Party on a Stick or the fair experience. c. Items in classes 1-4 may be made by exhibitor (crochet, leather, sewn, etc.) or exhibitor may purchase an item and decorate it. d. Items in class 5 must be made by the exhibitor. e. All exhibits will be displayed for the remainder of the Fair and will be released on regular check-out day, Sunday, August 9, : 1 Fair Chair youth 2 Fair Chair adult 3 Fair Foot Wear youth decorate a pair of shoes 4 Fair Foot Wear adult decorate a pair of shoes 5 Fair Square adults only create a quilt block at least 12 ½ x 12 ½ unfinished, no larger than 18 ½ x 18 ½ Ozark Empire Fair / Special Events - pg 3

4 DIVISION 502 HEALTHY CREATIONS FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1 p.m. a. Check-in: FRIDAY, JULY 31, Noon - 1 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Judging begins at 1 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) b. Entries should be reduced in calories, fat, sodium, etc. Increased fiber content and reduced sugar content are also desirable. Entries could also focus on being allergy-friendly (i.e. gluten-free, dye-free, etc.). c. Entries will be judged on Flavor (30%) Reduction of Calories, Fat and Sodium (30%), Appearance (15%), Originality & Creativity (15%) and Ease of Preparation (10%). d. The exhibit should be packaged to maintain proper serving temperature (hot or cold). No refrigeration or heating elements will be available. e. Each exhibit must be accompanied by the recipe typed on 8½ x11" paper. Exhibitor, division, and class number must be listed on recipe. All recipes become the property of the Ozark Empire Fair. The exhibitor, by entering, allows the Ozark Empire Fair to use the recipe in future publications or promotions. f. Non-winning exhibits will be released after judging and must be picked up Friday or will be discarded. 1 Appetizers Adult 2 Entrées Adult 3 Desserts Adult DIVISION 503 GO GREEK! FRIDAY, JULY 31, 3 p.m. a. Check-in: FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Judging begins at 3 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) b. Entries main ingredient MUST be Greek yogurt. c. Entries will be judged on taste, appearance, and uniqueness. d. The exhibit should be packaged to maintain proper serving temperature (hot or cold). No refrigeration or heating elements will be available. e. Each exhibit must be accompanied by the recipe typed on 8½ x11" paper. Exhibitor, division, and class number must be listed on recipe. All recipes become the property of the Ozark Empire Fair. The exhibitor, by entering, allows the Ozark Empire Fair to use the recipe in future publications or promotions. f. Non-winning exhibits will be released after judging and must be picked up Friday or will be discarded. 1 Dip 2 Dish (side or main) 3 Dessert 2015 Ozark Empire Fair / Special Events - pg 4

5 DIVISION WINGS FRIDAY, JULY 31, 5 p.m. Prize money: $8 - $6 - $4 Adults and Youth a. Check-in: FRIDAY, JULY 31, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Youth competition begins at 5 p.m. and is open to the public. Adult competition follows youth. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) b. If your birdhouse or feeder is designed for a specific type of bird, write it on the exhibitor tag. c. Houses and feeders may be made of any material (wood, gourd, etc.). Kits NOT allowed. d. All exhibits will be displayed for the remainder of the Fair and will be released on regular check-out day, Sunday, August 9, Youth Adult 1 11 Bird house, functional 2 12 Bird feeder, functional 3 13 Bird house, decorative DIVISION HAMMONDS PRODUCTS BLACK WALNUT COOKING CONTEST SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 1:00 p.m. HAMMONDS PRODUCTS COMPANY, Stockton, will award 1 st - $50; 2 nd - $30; 3 rd - $20. a. Check-in: SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, Noon - 1 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Judging begins at 1:00 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) b. Exhibitor is limited to one recipe of a salad, meat dish, vegetable dish, pasta, etc. using Black Walnuts. NO baked goods (cakes, cookies, muffins, etc.): See Food Department for these items. c. Each recipe must use at least ¼ cup American Black Walnuts. d. Exhibit must be packaged to maintain proper serving temperature (hot or cold). No refrigeration or heating elements will be available. e. Each exhibit must be accompanied by recipe typed on 8½"x11" paper. Exhibitor NUMBER must be listed on recipe. All recipes become the property of Hammons Products and the Ozark Empire Fair. f. The exhibitor, by entering, allows Hammons Products Co. or the Ozark Empire Fair to use the recipe in future publications or promotions. 1: Salad, meat dish, vegetable dish, pasta, etc., using Black Walnuts. NO baked goods (cakes, cookies, muffins, etc.): see Foods Department Ozark Empire Fair / Special Events - pg 5

6 DIVISION PIES SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 3 p.m. CHAMPION RIBBON a. Check-in: SATURDAY, JULY 26, 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Judging begins at 3 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) b. NO custard or cream pies will be accepted due to safety concerns since we don t have refrigeration available to store pies before judging. c. All pies must be made from scratch. Exhibitor s choice to enter whole pie or half pie, in suitable container. d. Exhibitor tags must be attached to container, not to wrapper. e. Each exhibit must be accompanied by the recipe typed on 8½ x11" paper. Exhibitor, division, and class number must be listed on recipe. All recipes become the property of the Ozark Empire Fair. The exhibitor, by entering, allows the Ozark Empire Fair to use the recipe in future publications or promotions. f. All non-winning pies will be released after judging. Winning pies will remain on display through the Fair. The Superintendent reserves the right to dispose of exhibits which become unsightly. : 1 Apple pie 2 Cherry pie 3 Any other fruit pie (not apple or cherry) 4 Berry pie 5 Nut 6 Vegetable DIVISION 507 SUMMER S BIGGEST PARTY ON A STICK! SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 5 p.m. Prize money $5 - $4 - $3 Adults and Youth The Ozarks is well known for its woodlands, rumor has it that living here is often referred to as living in the sticks! Select your best sticks for competition. If you don t have any sticks, friends or neighbors would probably loan you some - just be sure to ask first, please. Or, you may simply need to get out of the city and spend some time in the sticks. a. Check-in: SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Judging begins at 5 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) b. All exhibits will be displayed for the remainder of the Fair and will be released on regular check-out day, Sunday, August 9, Youth Youth Adult 10 and under STICK ART - Any craft made primarily with a natural stick or sticks. May be any size stick(s) - just remember that you have to carry it in! One item, may be decorative or functional. Item must used natural sticks (no craft sticks, toothpicks, etc.). Examples: painted stick, stick with glued-on decorations (lace, buttons, sequins, etc.), several sticks secured together (glue/wire/etc.) to make a sculpture, a faerie wand, fishing pole, etc BEST CREATIVE WALKING STICK - Let your imagination roll as you create the perfect walking stick. Examples: a carved cane, a decorated hiking stick, etc. Best creative walking sticks will be judged on originality, creativity, and craftsmanship BEST NATURAL WALKING STICK - Winning stick will be the one that utilizes its fortitude as a walking stick in all of its natural beauty. No modifications or decorations Ozark Empire Fair / Special Events - pg 6

7 DIVISION 508 COOK S CHALLENGE SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 1 p.m. CHAMPION RIBBON Prize money: $8 - $6 - $4 Adults Only Fancy yourself a creative chef? Find out if you have what it takes to win the champion ribbon in our premier Cook s Challenge. Using the list of ingredients given, create your best appetizer, main dish, and dessert to impress our judges and fair patrons. a. Check-in: SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, in the East Hall Judging Center between Noon - 1 p.m. Judging begins at 1 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tag.) b. Each dish must include all of the given ingredients. (These should be underlined in recipes.) c. Other ingredients may be included but no mixes may be used. All recipes must be from scratch. d. To be eligible for the champion ribbon and corresponding prize money, competitor must enter all three classes. e. Exhibit must be packaged to maintain proper serving temperature (hot or cold). No refrigeration or heating elements will be available. f. All non-winning entries will be released after judging. Winning entries will remain on display through the Fair. The Superintendent reserves the right to dispose of exhibits which become unsightly. g. Exhibitor tags must be attached to container, not to wrapper. h. Each exhibit must be accompanied by the recipe typed on 8½ x11" paper. Exhibitor, division, and class number must be listed on recipe. All recipes become the property of the Ozark Empire Fair. The exhibitor, by entering, allows the Ozark Empire Fair to use the recipe in future publications or promotions. : 1 Appetizers include cream cheese, mushrooms, croutons, bacon 2 Main Dish include chicken, corn flakes, tomato, sour cream 3 Desserts include whipped cream, cinnamon, chocolate, coconut DIVISION QUICK BREADS SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 3 p.m. Champion: Ribbon a. Check-in: SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Judging begins at 3 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) b. Each exhibit must be accompanied by the recipe typed on 8½ x11" paper. Exhibitor, division, and class number must be listed on recipe. All recipes become the property of the Ozark Empire Fair. The exhibitor, by entering, allows the Ozark Empire Fair to use the recipe in future publications or promotions. c. Non-winning exhibits will be released after judging and must be picked up Monday or will be discarded. d. Exhibit must be displayed on white disposable plate or cardboard with no decoration. e. Zucchini bread is in Zucchini Surprise contest, Division 520. f. MUFFINS have moved to Muffin Magic contest, Division Biscuits, 5 2 Cornbread, plain OR fancy ( Mexican cornbread, Cheddar Dill Cornbread, Sour Cream and Lemon Honey cornbread, etc.), 5 3 Any other quick bread, ½ loaf 2015 Ozark Empire Fair / Special Events - pg 7

8 DIVISION MUFFIN MAGIC SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 5 p.m. Champion: Ribbon Adult and Youth a. Check in: SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Judging begins at 5 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) b. Each exhibit must be accompanied by the recipe typed on 8½ x11" paper. Exhibitor, division, and class number must be listed on recipe. All recipes become the property of the Ozark Empire Fair. The exhibitor, by entering, allows the Ozark Empire Fair to use the recipe in future publications or promotions. c. Non-winning exhibits will be released after judging and must be picked up or be discarded. d. Exhibit must be displayed on sturdy white disposable plate or cardboard with no decoration. 1 Muffins, any variety, 5 - Youth 2 Muffins with any fruit, 5 - Adult 3 Savory muffins, 5 (rosemary muffins, smoked bacon blue cheese muffins, Greek pizza muffins, etc.) - Adult 4 Muffins, any other sweet muffin, 5 (Sweet Potato Muffins, Carrot Muffins, etc.) - Adult (NOTE: Zucchini muffins are in Zucchini Surprise contest, Division 521) DIVISION 511 FRUIT & VEGGIE CREATIONS MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 1 p.m. Prize money: $4 - $3 - $2 Adult and Youth a. Check-in: MONDAY, AUGUST 3, Noon - 1 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Judging begins at 1 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) b. Each exhibit must be made entirely of fresh fruit and/or vegetables with the exception of connective material (toothpicks, pretzels, etc.). c. May be garden grown or purchased. d. The exhibit should be free-standing on a base of the exhibitor s choosing. e. Non-winning exhibits will be released after judging and must be picked up or be discarded. Youth Adult 1 11 Creature (animal or imagined) 2 12 Sculpture (transportation, face, etc.) 3 13 Edible Arrangement 2015 Ozark Empire Fair / Special Events - pg 8

9 DIVISION 512 FARAWAY FUSIONS MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 3 p.m. Can t get enough of your favorite Asian food, but have a craving for some Mexican flavor? Why not meld the two together into a whole new recipe? Faraway Fusions gives the creative cook an opportunity to blend cooking styles and/or flavors from different places to present a brand new dish. a. Check-in: MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Judging begins at 3 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) b. Entries should be a blend of at least two distinct cuisine types (i.e. Italian and Creole). c. Entries will be judged on Flavor (40%), Originality & Creativity (35%), Appearance (25%). d. The exhibit should be packaged to maintain proper serving temperature (hot or cold). No refrigeration or heating elements will be available. e. Each exhibit must be accompanied by the recipe typed on 8½ x11" paper. Exhibitor, division, and class number must be listed on recipe. All recipes become the property of the Ozark Empire Fair. The exhibitor, by entering, allows the Ozark Empire Fair to use the recipe in future publications or promotions. f. All exhibits will be released after judging. : 1 Side Dish 2 Main Dish 3 Desserts DIVISION 513 COOKING WITH CHOCOLATE MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 5 p.m. Champion: Ribbon Prize money: $5 -$4 - $3 Adults and Youth Smooth, creamy, decadent chocolate! Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, sweet chocolate, or baker s chocolate. ultimate chocolate recipe! Create the a. Check-in: MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Judging begins at 5 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tag.) b. The exhibit must be packaged to maintain proper serving temperature (hot or cold). No refrigeration or heating elements will be available. c. No custard or cream pastries due to safety concerns since we don t have refrigeration available to store pastries before judging. d. Baked good number of items per entry: cakes exhibitor s choice to enter whole or half cake; loaf breads ½ loaf, brownies 4, cookies 4. e. Please do not enter the same recipe in this division as in other divisions. Example: if you enter a chocolate cake in this section, do not enter the same chocolate cake recipe in any other division. f. Non-winning exhibits will be released following judging. g. Each exhibit must be accompanied by the recipe typed on 8½ x11" paper. Exhibitor, division, and class number must be listed on recipe. All recipes become the property of the Ozark Empire Fair. 1 Cookies made with chocolate, 4 youth 2 Cookies made with chocolate, 4 adult 3 Baked good (not cookies) made with chocolate youth 4 Baked good (not cookies) made with chocolate adult 5 Candy made with chocolate youth 6 Candy made with chocolate adult 7 Any other recipe using chocolate adult 2015 Ozark Empire Fair / Special Events - pg 9

10 DIVISION 514 PINEWOOD and POWDERPUFF DERBY CAR RACE MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 7 p.m. Awards will be given to 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd in each group. Champion: Ribbon a. Check-in: MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 6-6:45 p.m. at the Exhibits Office in the East Hallway of the E*Plex. Race begins at 7 p.m. on the patio in front of the E*Plex and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tag.) b. NO FEE to enter the Pinewood Derby Race if your derby car is entered in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Youth 10 and Under, or Youth Departments. BUT YOU MUST REGISTER your entry so we can send admission tickets for you and your driver. (If additional family members plan to attend, they will need to purchase admission tickets. Exhibitors can purchase discount tickets on the Registration Form or online.) c. This contest is RACE only. Your Pinewood Derby Car will be judged on construction and appearance, enter your car for both the Race (Division 514) PLUS regular judging (Division 302 Cub Scouts Projects, class 212; Division 303 Boy Scouts Projects, class 321). Pinewood Derby cars not entered in Cub Scout Projects, Boy Scout Projects, Girl Scouts, Youth 10 and Under, or Youth will not be allowed to race. You ll bring your car in for regular judging on Saturday, July 25 (8 a.m. - 6 p.m.). On race day, you need to report to the Boy Scout, Girl Scout, or Youth displays to pick up your car from the Superintendents and then check in for the race at the Exhibits Office. d. Exhibitors may only enter 1 car in any division, all departments combined. Example: You may NOT enter a derby car in Boy Scouts and in Youth Duplicate car entries will be ignored and fees forfeited. e. All cars and ribbons will remain on display through the Fair and be released on check-out day, Sunday, August 9. 1 Cubs 10 and under 2 Boy Scouts years old 3 Girl Scouts 4 Youth 10 and under 5 Youth DIVISION 515 SALAD SENSATIONS TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1 p.m. a. Check-in: TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, Noon - 1 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Judging begins at 1 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) b. Entries must be accompanied by the RECIPE typed on 8½ x11 paper. Recipes become the property of the Ozark Empire Fair and may be used in future publications or promotions. c. Exhibit must be packaged to maintain proper serving temperature (hot or cold). No refrigeration or heating elements will be available. d. Non-winning exhibits will be released after judging and must be picked up or be discarded. e. Entries will be judged on taste, originality, uniqueness or flavor and appearance. 1 Fruit salad 2 Vegetable salad 3 Pasta salad 2015 Ozark Empire Fair / Special Events - pg 10

11 DIVISION HERITAGE RECIPES TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 3 p.m. Prize money: $4 - $3 - $2 Any recipe dating from before A family favorite passed down from your grandmother. A nostalgic recipe from a cookbook you found at the flea market. Reminders of the past. a. Check-in: TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Judging begins at 3 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) b. Exhibit must be made from scratch (no mixes) and may be served hot or cold. The exhibit must be packaged to maintain proper serving temperature (hot or cold). No refrigeration or heating elements will be available. (No custard or cream pies since we don t have refrigeration.) c. Non-winning exhibits will be released following judging. d. Each exhibit must be accompanied by the recipe typed on 8½"x11" paper. Exhibitor number must be on recipe (no names, please). Include a brief description of the source of this recipe (family heirloom, etc.) Recipes become the property of the Ozark Empire Fair and may be used in future publications or promotions. 1 Heritage Recipe side dish 2 Heritage Recipe main dish 3 Heritage Recipe dessert DIVISION FRUIT FAVORITES TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 5 p.m. Apples, peaches, blueberries, gooseberries, etc. Select your favorite fruit and make your favorite cobbler, crisp, crumble, etc. a. Check-in: TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Judging begins at 5 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) b. The exhibit must be packaged to maintain proper serving temperature (hot or cold). No refrigeration or heating elements will be available. c. A cobbler is a fruit filling with a batter made with baking powder and/or soda which forms dumplings within the cobbler as well as a crust on top. Or a cobbler may have a topping of biscuits. (NOT a pie crust.) d. A crisp, buckle, crumble, etc is stewed fruit topped with a crumb mixture of butter, flour and sugar. Alternative toppings include rolled oats, nuts, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, etc., but NO baking powder and/or soda. e. Must be made from scratch. No purchased pie fillings allowed. No box mixes, etc. No pies (see Pie Division). f. All exhibits will be released following judging. g. Each exhibit must be accompanied by the recipe typed on 8½ x11" paper. Exhibitor, division, and class number must be listed on recipe. All recipes become the property of the Ozark Empire Fair. 1 Any fruit cobbler 2 Fruit crisp, buckle, crumble, etc Ozark Empire Fair / Special Events - pg 11

12 DIVISION FLOWERS GROWN BY YOUTH EXHIBITORS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 Prize money: $3 - $2 - $1 Youth only GARDEN ADVENTURES, Nixa $10 gift certificate to Best of Show in both age groups. TUMMONS BERRY PATCH, Willard, will award a trophy and $15 to the largest mature sunflower head in Youth Flowers (both age levels competing). a. Check-in: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, All exhibits in this division will be checked in Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. in the Flowers Department in the East Hall of the E*Plex. This is during the Fair, so please be sure you receive admission tickets from the Exhibits Office with your exhibitor tags. b. Check-out: SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, All exhibits will check out Sunday, August 9, 2015, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Flowers Department. Any flowers and containers not picked up at this time will be discarded. c. Age must be listed on registration form and exhibitor tag. d. Variety should be listed on exhibitor tag. e. Flowers and plants must have been grown by exhibitor. Plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least three (3) months. 10/under Sunflower, 1 stem in water, any color 2 11 Mature sunflower head 3 12 Marigold, 1 stem 4 13 Zinnia, 1 stem 5 14 Any other flower, 1 stem 6 15 Container grown plant. Pots are limited to 8 inch diameter at top Flower Collection - 3 blooms, each a different variety or color, shown in one container 8 17 Planter, three compatible plants grown in single container (cactus garden, terrarium, etc.). No embellishments. Container should not be more than 10" long or wide Miniature garden a landscape in a container. Must be live plants. Embellishments (tiny chairs, pebbles, etc.) are permitted. No artificial plants or live animals are allowed. Container may not exceed 12 X 12. Youth Design Theme: "Party Fun" Hillbilly Gardener s Club will award $10 each to Best Design in Junior and Intermediate classes. Ever Green Garden Club will award $10 to Best Design in High School class. Designs may be made from all dried plant materials, all fresh plant materials, or a mix of both. Designer has a choice of traditional or creative design style measuring 12 inches to 18 inches tall and a maximum of 10 inches wide. They will be staged on a section of table 12 inches wide. Designer may enter the appropriate class based on age level Junior: Pre-school through age 7 or elementary grades Intermediate: Ages 8-12, or middle school grades High School: Ages 13 through high school 2015 Ozark Empire Fair / Special Events - pg 12

13 DIVISION 519 DESSERT POPS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1 p.m. Adult and Youth What a better way to celebrate Summer s Biggest Party on a Stick than with dessert pops? Use your imagination to create your favorite cake pops, pie pops, or cookie pops. Nothing is better than dessert on a stick, especially at the fair! a. Check-in: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, Noon - 1 p.m. Judging begins at 1 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) b. Each exhibit must be accompanied by the recipe typed on 8½ x11" paper. Exhibitor, division, and class number must be listed on recipe. All recipes become the property of the Ozark Empire Fair. The exhibitor, by entering, allows the Ozark Empire Fair to use the recipe in future publications or promotions. c. Exhibit must consist of at least six pops. d. Entries will be judged on taste, appearance, and creativity. Arrangements will be judged on originality of design. e. Non-winning exhibits will be released following judging. 1 YOUTH Cake pops 2 YOUTH Other dessert pops (pie, brownie, marshmallow, cookie, etc.) 3 YOUTH Dessert pops arrangement (must include recipe for each type of pop if pops are different desserts) 4 ADULT Cake pops 5 ADULT Pie pops 6 ADULT Other dessert pops (brownie, marshmallow, cookie, etc.) 7 ADULT Dessert pops arrangement (must include recipe for each type of pop if pops are different desserts) DIVISION 520 CREATIVE CUPCAKES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 3 p.m. Adult and Youth Calling all kids and kids at heart! Share your favorite cupcake recipe and decorating technique. a. Check-in: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2-3 p.m. Judging begins at 3 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) b. Each exhibit must be accompanied by the recipe typed on 8½ x11" paper. Exhibitor, division, and class number must be listed on recipe. All recipes become the property of the Ozark Empire Fair. The exhibitor, by entering, allows the Ozark Empire Fair to use the recipe in future publications or promotions. c. Non-winning exhibits will be released after judging and must be picked up Wednesday or will be discarded. d. Entries will be judged on taste, appearance, creativity of flavor and decoration. e. Design class will be judged on originality of design using 12 or more cupcakes to create. 1 Ages 10 & under cupcakes, 5 2 Ages cupcakes, 5 3 Adult cupcakes, 5 4 Cupcake design using 12 or more cupcakes adult 2015 Ozark Empire Fair / Special Events - pg 13

14 DIVISION 521 WAND-ERFUL STICKS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 5 p.m. Prize money: $6 - $5 - $4 Adult and Youth With a natural stick, use items supplied by the fair to create your most magical wand. Whether you are inspired by Harry Potter, the faerie realm, or just Ozarks charm; sticks can be wand-erful crafts. a. Check-in: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, in the East Hall Judging Center between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Contest begins at 5 p.m. and is open to the public. This is during the Fair, so be sure you get admission tickets from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tag. b. All work must be completed in 30 minutes. c. When contest begins, each contestant will receive a packet of supplies from which to create a wand. All supplies will be provided. No other supplies may be used. Supplies may include such things as glitter, toothpicks, beads, pipe cleaners, ribbon, etc. d. Contest limited to first nine (9) exhibits to register in each age level. e. Wands will be displayed for the remainder of the Fair and will be released on regular check-out day, Sunday, August 9, Youth 10 and under 2 Youth Adult DIVISION ZUCCHINI SURPRISE THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 1 p.m. Zucchini taking over your garden? What do you do with the extra? Share your best zucchini recipes. a. Check-in: THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, Noon - 1 p.m. Judging begins at 1 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) b. The exhibit should be packaged to maintain proper serving temperature (hot or cold). No refrigeration or heating elements will be available. c. Each exhibit must use at least 1 cup fresh zucchini. May be garden grown or purchased. d. Each exhibit must be accompanied by the recipe typed on 8½ x11" paper. Exhibitor, division, and class number must be listed on recipe. All recipes become the property of the Ozark Empire Fair. The exhibitor, by entering, allows the Ozark Empire Fair to use the recipe in future publications or promotions. e. Non-winning exhibits will be released after judging and must be picked up Thursday or will be discarded. 1 Zucchini salad, side dish or main dish (with or without meat), zucchini must be prominent, at least 2 servings. 2 Zucchini bread, ½ loaf 3 Any other zucchini recipe - cake ( ½), cookies (4), zucchini relish, zucchini jam, etc Ozark Empire Fair / Special Events - pg 14

15 DIVISION 523 CROCKPOT CREATIONS THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 3 p.m. a. Check-in: THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Judging begins at 3 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tag.) b. The exhibit must be packaged to maintain proper serving temperature (hot or cold). No refrigeration or heating elements will be available. You may transfer your entry to an insulated serving dish if you don t want to bring your heavy crockpot. c. All exhibits will be released following judging. d. Each exhibit must be accompanied by the recipe typed on 8½ x11" paper. Exhibitor, division, and class number must be listed on recipe. All recipes become the property of the Ozark Empire Fair. The exhibitor, by entering, allows the Ozark Empire Fair to use the recipe in future publications or promotions. 1 Any crockpot dish - completely from scratch (no packaged crockpot mixes)- 1 quart 2 Any crockpot dessert completely from scratch or using packaged mix BUT with significant modification by exhibitor - 1 quart DIVISION LEGO to the FAIR THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 5 p.m. Prize money: $4 - $3 - $2 Adult and Youth a. Check-in: THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, in the East Hall Judging Center between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Contest begins at 5 p.m. and is open to the public. This is during the Fair, so be sure you get admission tickets from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tag. b. Contestants will bring in 200 Legos of his/her choice (to be counted at check in) to create an item to be announced at the contest. c. All work must be completed in 30 minutes. d. When contest begins, each contestant will be given the item to construct. All contestants will be given a cardboard or lego base on which to build. e. Contest limited to first nine (9) exhibits to register in each age level. f. Exhibits will be judged on creativity, quality of construction, and use of chosen Legos. g. Exhibits will be displayed for the remainder of the Fair and will be released on regular check-out day, Sunday, August 9, Lego to the Fair Youth 10 and Under 2 Lego to the Fair Youth Lego to the Fair Adult 2015 Ozark Empire Fair / Special Events - pg 15

16 DIVISION SUPER SPUDS FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 1 p.m. a. Check-in: FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, Noon - 1 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Judging begins at 1 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) b. The exhibit must be packaged to maintain proper serving temperature (hot or cold). No refrigeration or heating elements will be available. c. Must use fresh potatoes (except for the convenience class). Potatoes may be grown in your garden or purchased. d. May use any kind of potato - russet potatoes, red-skin potatoes, sweet potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, etc. e. Each exhibit must be accompanied by the recipe typed on 8½ x11" paper. Exhibitor, division, and class number must be listed on recipe. All recipes become the property of the Ozark Empire Fair. The exhibitor, by entering, allows the Ozark Empire Fair to use the recipe in future publications or promotions. f. All exhibits will be released after judging. 1 Potato main dish (with or without meat) - potatoes must be the major ingredient, at least 2 servings 2 Potato side dish (hot or cold) - potato salad, twice-baked potatoes, au gratin potatoes, etc., at least 2 servings 3 Convenience dish made with frozen or dehydrated potatoes as a major ingredient DIVISION 526 SAUCE N WINGS FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 3 p.m. Prize money: $5 -$4 - $3 Wings are the thing and nothing says summertime like a warm batch of your favorite wings paired with your special sauce. Create your most prized chicken wing recipe and pair it with a flavor enhancing sauce to compete first prize. a. Check-in: FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Judging begins at 3 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tag.) b. Each entry must consist of at least six fully cooked chicken wings marinated in a sauce and/or paired with a dipping sauce. c. The exhibit must be packaged to maintain proper serving temperature (hot or cold). No refrigeration or heating elements will be available. d. All exhibits will be released after judging. e. Each exhibit must be accompanied by the recipe typed on 8½"x11" paper. Exhibitor number must be on recipe (no names, please). Recipes become the property of the Ozark Empire Fair and may be used in future publications or promotions. 1 Mild Bone-in chicken wings with sauce 6 2 Hot Bone-in chicken wings with sauce 6 3 Mild Boneless chicken wings with sauce 6 4 Hot Boneless chicken wings with sauce Ozark Empire Fair / Special Events - pg 16

17 DIVISION 527 SUMMER S BIGGEST PARTY APPETIZERS FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 5 p.m. Prize money: $5 -$4 - $3 Adults and Youth There s no bigger party than the celebration that is summer. Whether it is a party in the park or a backyard gathering, you ll need lots of party snacks. What are your favorites? a. Check-in: FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Judging begins at 5 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tag.) b. The exhibit must be packaged to maintain proper serving temperature (hot or cold). No refrigeration or heating elements will be available. c. If your entry requires chips or crackers for dipping, etc., please bring chips or crackers for the judges use. d. Non-winning exhibits will be released following judging. e. Each exhibit must be accompanied by the recipe typed on 8½ x11" paper. Exhibitor, division, and class number must be listed on recipe. All recipes become the property of the Ozark Empire Fair. The exhibitor, by entering, allows the Ozark Empire Fair to use the recipe in future publications or promotions. 1 Dips cheese ball (3 inch minimum), or chip dip (2 cups) - adult exhibitor 2 Dips cheese ball (3 inch minimum), or chip dip (2 cups) - youth exhibitor 3 Hors D oeuvres (8 pieces) - adult exhibitor 4 Hors D oeuvres (8 pieces) - youth exhibitor 5 Cereal snack (1 quart) - adult exhibitor 6 Cereal snack (1 quart) - youth exhibitor DIVISION 528 FOOD ON A STICK KEBABS SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1 p.m. Prize money: $5 -$4 - $3 Adults and Youth f. Check-in: SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, noon to 1 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Judging begins at 1 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) g. The exhibit must be fully cooked at home and brought to the fairgrounds ready to judge. h. The exhibit must be packaged to maintain proper serving temperature (hot or cold). No refrigeration or heating elements will be available. i. Any type of meat may be used. Example: in the meat class, you can use steak, bacon, chicken breast, shrimp, etc. j. Exhibits in classes 3 and 4 MUST be grilled. Preparation of exhibits for other classes is at the discretion of the exhibitor. k. Each exhibit must be accompanied by the recipe typed on 8½ x11" paper. Exhibitor, division, and class number must be listed on recipe. All recipes become the property of the Ozark Empire Fair. The exhibitor, by entering, allows the Ozark Empire Fair to use the recipe in future publications or promotions. l. All exhibits will be released after judging. 1 Sandwich Kebabs 4 youth 2 Sandwich Kebabs 4 adult 3 Grilled Meat Kebabs 4 youth 4 Grilled Meat Kebabs 4 adult 5 Fruit and/or vegetable Kebabs 4 youth 6 Fruit and/or vegetable Kebabs 4 adult 7 Dessert Kebabs 4 youth 8 Dessert Kebabs 4 adult 2015 Ozark Empire Fair / Special Events - pg 17

18 DIVISION THE BEST BARBEQUE SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 3 p.m. Prize money: $6 -$5 - $4 a. Check-in: SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Judging begins at 3 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) b. The exhibit must be fully cooked at home and brought to the fairgrounds ready to judge. c. The exhibit must be packaged to maintain proper serving temperature (hot or cold). No refrigeration or heating elements will be available. d. Any cut of meat may be used. Example: in the beef class, you can use ribs, hamburgers, steaks, etc. e. Each exhibit must be accompanied by the recipe typed on 8½ x11" paper. Exhibitor, division, and class number must be listed on recipe. All recipes become the property of the Ozark Empire Fair. The exhibitor, by entering, allows the Ozark Empire Fair to use the recipe in future publications or promotions. f. All exhibits will be released after judging. 1 Poultry 2 Beef 3 Any other barbeque (pork, seafood, etc.) DIVISION IT S IN THE BAG ~ VACATION SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 5 p.m. Adults and Youth Everyone loves to travel, especially during the summer. Create a tote bag or other artistic satchel to carry as you travel around the country or world during your vacation. a. Check-in: SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the East Hall Judging Center. Judging begins at 5 p.m. and is open to the public. (This is during the Fair, so be sure you get an admission ticket from the Exhibits Office when you get your exhibitor tags.) b. Tote bag may be made by exhibitor (crochet, leather, sewn, etc.) or exhibitor may purchase a tote bag and decorate it. c. Write the purpose of your tote bag on exhibitor tag. d. Exhibits will be released after judging. 1 Tote bag made by adult exhibitor 2 Tote bag made by youth exhibitor 3 Tote bag, purchased and decorated by adult exhibitor 4 Tote bag, purchased and decorated by youth exhibitor 2015 Ozark Empire Fair / Special Events - pg 18