ETOWAH COUNTY FAIR 2014
INFORMATION AND GENERAL RULES
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For More Info Call: 256-490-5432
Gate opens at 5:30p.m.
General Admission is $3.00
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Inside booth $50.00 Outside booth $35.00
For exhibit info call: 256-490-5432
RULES:
1. Where any conflict appears between these general rules and the rules governing the different departments the special rule will take precedence. The Fair Association reserves the right to construe its own rules and regulations and to determine all matters and differences in regard thereto, including amendments.
2. While every reasonable precaution will be taken for safeguarding exhibits, it should be understood that the exhibits are entered in competition for prices, and that the owner assumes all responsibility for any accident, loss or damage that may occur. Neither the Fair Association, its officers or agent, will be responsible for any such accident, loss or damage.
3. All exhibits entered for competition shall be subject to the control of the Department in which they are exhibited.
4. Except as otherwise provided for by special rules governing certain departments. All club exhibits MUST be in place and fully installed by 4:00 p.m., Monday prior to the opening of the fair otherwise they may receive no attention from awarding committees and must remain in place through the close of the fair.
5. For every article entered, the exhibitor will be given a coupon showing exhibitors name, department, division and class number of articles. This receipt MUST be preserved and presented to the Department director at close of the Fair, when article is called for and claimed. Each booth must have coupon presented before any check is paid for the booth.
6. Exhibitors will be held responsible for the cleanliness of their exhibits and space surrounding same. All exhibits must be in complete order each day at least thirty minutes before the opening hour. No work of this character will be permitted during the hours the buildings are open to the public. In case of failure on the part of exhibitors to observe this rule, the Department Director may adopt such means to enforce the same as circumstances may suggest.
7. When space is allotted, a permit to occupy will be given; such permit will not be transferable and no other party will be allowed to share such place with the original applicant, except upon approval of the management.
8. Advertising matter and samples of articles on exhibition only may be given to he public from booth space, or exhibit, but no article may be sold from the exhibits without special authority from the President. The right is reserved to restrict or discontinue this privilege whenever it is carried to excess or becomes an annoyance to visitors. Only advertising matters of such articles as have been contracted for the Association by exhibitors may be posted in booths.
9. Advertising by means of posters, prints, handbills, samples, etc. will not be permitted within the fairgrounds, except upon agreement with the Fair Management.
10. All articles, after being entered and until surrendered to the owner or agent, will be entirely under the control and jurisdiction of the Association, and no exhibitor will be allowed to remove, handle, or rearrange, improve, disfigure same under any circumstances.
11. Products exhibited must be owned or produced by exhibitor. Any entry made otherwise will not be allowed to compete for premium. Entries must be clean and good condition. All entries to be 1st time exhibited at Etowah County Fair.
12. No department director or member of the Fair Board of directors may enter exhibits for prizes in competition with the public nor shall they judge exhibits and/or booths.
13. If it is ascertained that any exhibitor, in any ungentlemanly manner, refuses to comply with the regulations of the association, as indicated by the officers and has taken exception to the judgment of a judge or an awarding committee, the Board of Directors shall bar the person so offending from competition for a premium or exhibiting on the grounds of the Association until he shall have made proper amends and has been reinstated by a vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.
14. An exhibitor who tears off a premium ribbon, or authorizes any person to do so in the presence of the awarding judge, or who refuses to accept a ribbon from a judge or otherwise insults the awarding judge, shall forfeit the premium or diploma, and be excluded from competition.
15. If it is ascertained that an exhibitor has made or caused to be made, a false statement in regard to any animal or article exhibited, or if any exhibitor shall attempt to interfere with the judges in the performance of their duties, he shall be excluded from competing or from exhibition on the grounds of the Association.
16. No lighted candles or open flame will be allowed in any exhibition booths on the grounds or buildings except with prior approval by president of the Fair Association.
17. The management reserves the right to decline any exhibit or exhibits if deemed unworthy even though such an exhibit may be the only entry in the class.
18. THE MANAGEMENT SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS ON MIDWAY.
19. No exhibit shall be removed in whole or in part during the period of the fair, all exhibits must be checked out by a fair official. Absolutely no solicitation on Fair Grounds.
ENTRIES
20. Applications for entry should be made on entry blanks furnished by the Fair Association, and must be in the hands of the General manager no later than the date prescribed in the rules governing the Department in which the entry is made.
See Rule. 4.
21. Intending exhibitors shall write plainly on the entry blanks the Department, Division and Class Number of the prize offered for the article they wish to enter, using the exact wording of the premium list, and must give their post office address. Exhibitors will save themselves and the office of the Association much time by attending to these directions and preparing their blanks before proceeding to make entries.
22. The Director of each department must check the entries shown by the entry books in each division, with the exhibits presented and so mark the entry books that they will show which animals or articles were passed on by the judges. A class in which nothing is entered for 3 years is subject to removal from the catalog.
23. No invention or product of convict or prison labor will be received for premium competition.
AWARDS (Note Carefully)
In the event of circumstances beyond our control to disrupt our planned schedules as to necessitate curtailment of activities and operation, the Fair Association reserves the right, and the exhibitor agrees to pro-rate premium and prize money herein catalogued on a basis of actual conditions existing from such causes during the period of the fair.
24. For information governing entries for each department see special rules under department heads.
25. EXHIBITS ARE JUDGED BY COMPARISON AND ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS WHERE THERE IS BUT ONE ARTICLE EXHIBITED UNDER ANY CLASS NUMBER, A FIRST AWARD CANNOT THEREFORE BE GIVEN, IN THIS INSTANCE IF THE ARTICLE IS MERITORIOUS, SECOND PRIZE MONEY WILL BE PAID AND SECOND PLACE RIBBON WILL BE AWARDED.
26. No Premium will be awarded when the exhibit is unworthy though there be no competition, and in the awarding of all premiums quality is the first consideration.
27. Premiums will not be paid according to ribbons, but by awards shown in the judge's record books, for ribbons do not always mean money prizes, and they sometimes are attached through mistake, or may be misplaced or lost. THE JUDGE'S RECORD IS THE ONLY GUIDE FOR PAYING CASH AWARDS.
28. A $200.00 limit on any person from the same address will be maximum prize money awarded for individual exhibits or groups. A limit of 50 items per address is enforced.
29. No article, articles or products entered under the heading “For the Best, Most Complete and Most Artistically Arranged Agricultural Collective Individual Display” will be allowed to compete for Individual Exhibits of any character. This will also apply to entries in all club departments and other collective displays where a premium is offered on the collection of articles or products.
30. One (1) Gate Pass for Wednesday night good for one (1) admission will be given to each exhibitor for one or more exhibits. No exhibit shall be removed in whole or in part during the period of the fair. All exhibits must be checked out by a fair official.
31. Should any doubt arise as to the regularity of an entry, or any other important matter, which the Judge feels incompetent to decide, he shall at once report same to the Department Director who shall in turn bring the matter to the attention of the General Manager.
32. No one will be allowed to act as judge in a department or ring in which he exhibits.
33. All judges will be selected for their known familiarity with the classes on which they are invited to award premiums, and are instructed that if they shall have good reasons to believe that any exhibitor, by false entry or otherwise, attempt to deceive the judges or the public, and obtain a premium by misrepresentation, they shall report the fact at once to the Director of the Department, who shall report the matter at once, to the General Manager for action by the Board of Directors.
34. The decisions of awarding Judges shall be final and no appeal shall be considered except in case of protest.
35. Objections to any person serving as a Judge must be submitted to the Department Director in writing prior to making award, giving good and sufficient reasons therefore and the Director shall report the matter immediately to the General Manager.
36. Any exhibitor attempting to interfere with the judges during their adjudications will be promptly excluded from competition.
37. The judges will award prizes on the article regularly mentioned in the premium list, and may award ribbons on such articles not mentioned in the premium list if they consider them worthy.
38. There will be no one present at time of judging except the Official Judges and persons who will act as secretaries only.
PROTESTS
39. Protests against an award must be made in writing, accompanied by affidavits which must specify in full the grounds for protest, and a deposit of $25.00 to the President of the Association before the close of the day following the making of such an award. In case the protest is not sustained, the deposit shall be forfeited to the Association.
40. The General Manager will notify the exhibitor of the protest exhibit of such protest, and both parties will then have 24 hours to bring sworn testimony in the case to be submitted to the Board of directors. The protested award will be held in abeyance until the final action of the Board of Directors passing on same.
SELLING EXHIBITS
41. Exhibitors always have the privilege of selling anything they have on display for delivery at the close of the Fair or to take orders for delivery.
PUBLIC CONVENIENCES
42. During the Fair the grounds will be equipped with free rest rooms.
43. Passes good only for dates & times shown on pass.DIVISION A Pre-School
1. Painted article
2. Hand-molded clay item
(air dried)
3. Other handmade article
4. Recycled item
DIVISION B Grade 1
1. Gourd art
2. Hand-molded clay item
(air dried)
3. Other handmade article
4. Recycled item
DIVISION C Grade 2
1. Gourd art
2. Hand-molded clay item
(air dried)
3. Other handmade article
4. Recycled item
DIVISION D Grade 3
1. Gourd art
2. Handmade doll, any material
3. Other handmade article
4. Recycled item
DIVISION E Grade 4
1. Model from kit
2. Handmade doll, any material
3. Other handmade article
4. Recycled item
DIVISION F Grade 5
1. Gourd art
2. Handmade doll, any material
3. Woodwork article
4. Other handmade article
5. Recycled item
DIVISION G Grade 6
1. Clothing accessories
2. Decorated t-shirt/sweatshirt
3. Birdhouse, handmade or kit
4. Holiday decoration/ornament
5. Recycled item
DIVISION H Grade 7
1. Clothing accessories
2. Decorated t-shirt/sweatshirt
3. Birdhouse, handmade or kit
4. Holiday decoration/ornament
5. Recycled item
DIVISION I Grade 8
1. Clothing accessories
2. Decorated t-shirt/sweatshirt
3. Birdhouse, handmade or kit
4. Holiday decoration/ornament
5. Recycled item
DIVISION J Physically and/or
Mentally challenged
1. Colored or painted item
2. Handmade item, any
3. Vegetable from own garden
4. Potted plant
5. Recycled item
**DIVISION J ONLY:
Ribbon for each entering
DEPARTMENT 2 YOUTH DIV. A-C-C
CANNING YOUTH 4H FHA FFA, up to age 18
1st - $3.00 2nd – $2.00 3rd - $1.00
Products must be entered in the names of individuals and must have been canned by
person making entry. All entries must be from current year's crop. All entries must be in
clear standard canning jars and with standard lids. Exhibitor may enter only one item per class, per family.
Regardless what home canned product is being exhibited or judged, it should meet these qualifications:
1. Be a clear standard canning jar; jelly can be in standard jelly glass. All others will not be accepted.
2. All jars in the same exhibit should be uniform in shape as near as possible.
3. Metal bands SHOULD BE ON JARS (and bands should be new and shiny).
4. No bubbles should appear in jar.
5. The food exhibited should have been canned within the last food preservation season.
6. Jar(s) must be properly sealed.
7. Paraffin is no longer recommended for use in food reservation.
SCORECARD FOR JUDGING EXHIBITS OF CANNED PRODUCTS
1. Quality of Product (judged by appearance) 45
a. Uniform in size and shape (15)
b. Condition good-natural shape retained (15)
c. Jar full with right proportion of fruit and juice (15)
2. Quality of Liquid 30
a. Clear and fresh from sediment (15)
b. Color clear and natural (15)
3. Appearance of jar 25
a. Jar clean, uniform in size and kind (15)
b. Label appropriate size and color neatly
placed and clearly marked (10)
TOTAL 100
DIVISION A Fruits DIVISION B Vegetables DIVISION C Pickles, Sauces
1. Peaches, Canned 1. Beans, green 1. Beets
2. Blackberries, Canned 2. Tomatoes 2. Cucumber
3. Apples, Canned 3. Soup 3. Mixed
4. Pears, Canned 4. Butter beans 4. Peach
5. Peach preserves 5. Field peas 5. Squash
6. Blackberry preserves 6. Corn, Whole kernel 6. Hot tomato/peppers
7. Pear preserves 7. Any other vegetable 7. Hot pepper sauce
8. Blackberry jelly 8. Watermelon rind
9. Apple jelly 9. Catsup
10. Plum jelly 10. Any other sauce
11. Grape jelly
12. Any jelly, jam or preserves
13. Juice, any
DEPARTMENT 2 YOUTH DIV. D-H
Ages up to 18
BAKING, CANDY, COOKIES, BREADS & PIES
1st - $5.00 2nd – $3.00 3rd - $2.00
Best Of Show $6.00
BAKING AND CANDY MAKING
1. All general rules apply
2. Exhibitor is required to leave on display for the duration of the fair the
minimum required in each class.
3. No pre-mixes or cake mixes allowed.
4. Place baked goods and candy in disposable containers.
5. No early pickups for any item will be allowed.
6. Any item needing refrigeration will not be accepted.
SCORECARD FOR JUDGING EXHIBITS OF BAKING & CANDY MAKING
Crust 10
Flavor 20
Texture, moisture 50
Shape and General Appearance 10
Color 10
TOTAL 100
DIVISION D Baking
1. Angel food cake - 1/4
2. Chocolate cake - 1/4
3. Pound cake - 1/4
4. Layer cake, any - 1/4
5. Decorated cake, whole
6. Best of show
DIVISION E Candy
1. Chocolate fudge - 3 pieces
2. Divinity - 3 pieces
3. Peanut brittle - 3 pieces
4. Any other candy - 3 pieces, same variety
5. Best of show
All general Rules Apply
DIVISION F Cookies
1. Brownies - 3 pieces
2. Chocolate chip - 3 pieces
3. Oatmeal - 3 pieces
4. Peanut butter - 3 pieces
5. Sugar cookies - 3 pieces
6. Any other cookies 3, same variety
7. Best of show
DIVISION G Yeast Breads
Misc. Breads
1. Sour dough - 1/4 loaf
2. White loaf - 1/4 loaf
3. Any other yeast bread - 1/4 loaf
4. Biscuits - 3
5. Corn muffins - 3
6. Coffee cake - 1/4
7. Banana nut bread - 1/4
8. Best of show
DIVISION H Pies -
No cream pies
1. Apple - 1/4
2. Pecan - 1/4
3. Peach - 1/4
4. Any other pie - 1/4
5. Best of show
DEPARTMENT 2 YOUTH DIV. I
DRIED FOODS
1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00
Best of Show $4.00
1. All general rules apply.
2. All entries must be from current years’s crop.
3. Products must be entered in names of individuals.
DIVISION I
Dried fruits and vegetables
1. Apples - plate 4. Beans - plate
2. Peaches - plate 5. Peas - plate
3. Tomatoes - plate 6. Any other - plate
DEPARTMENT 3 YOUTH DIV. A-B
Ages up to 18
LIVESTOCK
MISCELLANEOUS FARM CROPS
DIVISION A Livestock
1st - $20.00 2nd - $15.00 3rd - $10.00
All general rules apply.
1. 4H, FFA, (FCCLA) Beef cattle
2. 4H, FFA, (FCCLA) Steer show
3. 4H, FFA, (FCCLA) Heifer
4. 4H, FFA, (FCCLA) Lamb show
DIVISION B Misc. Farm crops
1st - $5.00 2nd - $4.00 3rd - $3.00
All general rules apply.
1. Grains
2. Tubers
3. Corn
4. Hay
5. Cotton
6. Individual agricultural exhibit
DEPARTMENT 3 CONT’D YOUTH DIV. C
INDIVIDUAL AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITS
1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00
BEST OF SHOW $4.00
1. General rules apply.
2. All produce must be of the current year’s production and in the name of the producer.
3. Exhibitor may enter only one item per class, per family.
4. Produce must be entered as to numbers requested to be judged.
DIVISION C Field and Garden - Individual Agricultural Exhibits
1. Bunch beans - 6
2. Pole beans - 6
3. Collards - 1 small bunch
4. Cucumbers - 2
5. Okra - 6 pods
6. Onions - 2 any type, same variety
7. Pepper, Bell - 2
8. Pepper, Jalapeno - 2
9. Pepper, any, 2
10. Potatoes - 3 any type, same variety
11. Squash, - Butternut - 1
12. Squash - Crookneck - 2
13. Squash - any, 2
DEPARTMENT 4 YOUTH DIV. A
ART
1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00
Ages up to 18
1. All work entered in competition must be original.
2. PICTURES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS FRAMED IN WOODEN FRAMES AND EQUIPPED FOR HANGING WITH SCREW EYES AND WIRE ONLY. Some exceptions, A-7 may be mounted on mat board.
3. No exhibitor permitted to show more than one picture in any one class.
4. Exhibitors’ name and address must be on back of each exhibit.
5. PICTURES MUST NOT BE OVER 20 INCHES BY 24 INCHES CANVAS.
6. Articles previously entered are not eligible.
7. All art work must have been done within the last 3 years.
8. NO REVERSE GLASS
SCORECARD
Difficulty of subject 20
General Appearance 20
Quality of Workmanship 20
Originality 20
Correctly classified 20
TOTAL 100
DIVISION A Art
1. Oil landscape/seascape 6. Acrylic, any other subject
2. Oil, any other subject 7. Misc, sketch: charcoal, pen. Pencil
3. Watercolor landscape/seascape 8. Abstract, any medium
4. Watercolor, any other subject 9. Any other painting, any medium
DEPARTMENT 4 YOUTH DIV. C
HOBBY COLLECTIONS
1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00
Ages up to 18
All general rules apply
DIVISION C
Hobby collections
1. Insects 2. Rocks 3. Shells 4. Other
DEPARTMENT 4 YOUTH DIV. D
NEEDLEWORK
1st - $3.00 2nd = $2.00 3rd - $1.00
Ages up to 18
1. All general rules apply.
2. No article shall be over five years old.
3. All articles must be strictly the work of the exhibitor.
4. Exhibitor may enter only one item per class, per family.
5. Articles previously entered are not eligible.
6. Pictures must have screw eyes and wire for hanging.
7. Entries will be scored as follows:
SCORECARD
Workmanship 40
Suitability of article to purpose 20
Beauty and originality of design 20
Harmony of color and materials 20
TOTAL 100
DIVISION D Sewing exhibits
1. Decorative pillow
2. Afghan
3. Best crocheted item
4. Rug, any
5. Cross-stitch item
6. Stuffed toy, any
7. Wood item, any
8. Towel, decorative
9. Pot holder
10. Holiday theme item
11. Needlepoint
12. Embroidery
13. School theme item
14. Apron
15. Blouse
16. Dress
17. Skirt
18. Pants
19. Any other unlisted item of merit
20. Recycled item
DEPARTMENT 4 YOUTH DIV. E
PHOTOGRAPHY
1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00
Ages up to 18
1. Must be the work of a person 18 years of age or younger.
2. No exhibitors permitted to show more than one picture in any one class.
3. Pictures may be black and white or colored.
4. Exhibitors name and address must be on the back of each exhibit.
5. Articles previously entered are not eligible.
6. All pictures must have been taken in the last three (3) years.
7. Must be 5” X 7” or larger.
8. Must be mounted on mat board or framed.
DIVISION E Photography
1. Landscape/Seascape 2. People 3. Animals
DEPARTMENT 5 YOUTH BOOTHS DIV. F-G
YOUTH AGRICULTURAL OR EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS
The Etowah County Fair Association offers cash prizes on collective community and county displays to be exhibited under the following conditions:
1. These exhibits are to represent some aspect of our American way of life; God and Country. In order for the judges to judge how well the organization exhibiting does this it will be necessary for the exhibiting organization to designate a theme for the exhibit. This year’s theme will be “A Salute to America’s Volunteerism”.
2. Products shown in exhibit must be superior quality and attractively displayed.
3. The cost of material and labor incident to the complete display is to be borne by the exhibitors or the organizations fostering the display.
4. All such community and county displays shall be made and exhibited in an assigned space in the exhibit building. Said exhibit and display to be erected, arranged and decorated without outside professional assistance, following the plan of showing the resources of the county or community, together with practical educational features portraying community and home life, rural or urban.
5. All exhibits must be completed by same date and time as in “rules” prior to the opening of the fair and remain in place until the close of the fair. Exhibits must be removed by 4:00 p.m. Monday following close of the fair.
6. All booths should have numbered coupon showing department and division.
7. Where there is no competition, second prize will be given if exhibit is meritorious. The following score card is to be used in judging the exhibits.
8. Anyone not having confirmation by the President of the Fair Association by Opening Day gives up the right to their reserved booths.
SCORECARD
Quality 20
Theme 20
Educational 20
Appearance 15
Arrangement 15
Originality 10
TOTAL 100
DIVISION F - G
HIGH SCHOOL CLUB BOOTHS
PTA/SCHOOL, 4H, FFA, FHA, ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL
1. All general rules apply.
2. Each exhibit should be organized to tell a story. Must be completed by
3:00 pm Tuesday, prior to the opening of the fair.
3. These exhibits will be judged on basis of the General Scorecard. All exhibits to be removed by 4:00 pm Monday following the close of the fair. This includes completed clean-up of exhibit area and removal of all nails, tacks, and staples from booth frames. No electrical outlets available. Premium awards will be as follows:
First Place $100.00
Second Place $ 50.00
All groups desiring to enter exhibits - individual or booths - contact: Etowah county Fair Association at 256-490-5432.
DIVISION F
ELEMENTARY/JR. HIGH BOOTHS
Grades 1-2 Class 1 First Place $100.00
Second Place $ 50.00
Grades 3-4 Class 2 First Place $100.00
Second Place $50.00
Grades 5-6 Class 3 First Place $100.00
Second Place $50.00
Grades 7-8 Class 4 First Place $100.00
Second Place $ 50.00
High School Clubs Class 5 First Place $100.00
Second Place $ 50.00
PTA Class 6 First Place $100.00
Second Place $ 50.00
DIVISION G
SCOUT BOOTHS
This class open to Boy, Girl, Cub and Brownie Units.
1. The Cubs and brownie booths will compete against each other. The Girl Scouts and boy Scouts booths will compete against each other.
2. Exhibits to display work of the unit entering the booth exhibit.
3. The exhibit to be prepared by the unit with the assistance of the adult leaders working with the unit.
4. The exhibit should be arranged to carry a definite theme or to tell a story. Must be completed by prior to opening of the fair.
5. No one sponsor will enter more than one booth exhibit.
6. Exhibits will be judged on the basis of the General Scorecard.
7. Complete clean-up of the exhibit area and removal of all nails, tacks, and staples from booth frames by 4:00 pm Monday.
8. No electrical outlets available.
9. Premium awards will be as follows:
CUBS:
First Place $100.00
Second Place $ 50.00
BROWNIES:
First Place $100.00
Second Place $ 50.00
BOY SCOUTS
First Place $100.00
Second Place $ 50.00
GIRL SCOUTS:
First Place $100.00
Second Place $ 50.00
DEPARTMENT 6 ADULTS DIV. A-B
CANNED FOODS AND MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS
1st. - $3.00 2nd. - $2.00 3rd. - $1.00
CANNED FOOD
1. Products must be entered in the names of the individuals and must have been canned by person making entry.
2. All entries must be from current year’s crop.
3. All entries must be in clear standard canning jars and with standard lids.
4. Exhibitor may enter only one item per class, per family.
5. Regardless what home canned product is being exhibited or judged, it should meet these qualifications:
Be a clear standard canning jar; jelly can be in standard jelly glass.
All Others will not be accepted.
All jars in the same exhibit should be uniform in shape as near as possible.
No bubbles should appear in jar.
6. The food exhibited should have been canned within the last food preservation season.
7. Jar(s) must be properly sealed.
8. Paraffin is no longer recommended for use in food preservation.
SCORECARD
1. Quality of Product (judged by appearance)
A. Uniform size and shape (15)
B. Condition good - natural shape retained (15)
C. Jar full with right portion of fruit and juice (15)
45
2. Quality of Liquid
A. Clear and fresh from sediment (15)
B. Color clear and natural (15)
30
3. Appearance of Jar
A. Jar clean, uniform in size and kind (15)
B. Label appropriate size & color neatly placed & clearly marked (10)
25
TOTAL 100
DIVISION A
Canned Vegetables
1. Green beans
2. Butterbeans
3. Beans, other
4. Corn, cream
5. Corn, whole kernel
6. Corn on the cob
7. Greens: mustard, turnip
8. Greens, spinach
9. Greens, poke salad
10. Okra, whole
11. Peas, Black-eyes,
Pink-eyes
12. Peas, Crowder
13. Peas, English
14. Peas, other
15. Potatoes, any
16. Carrots
17. Kraut
18. Soup mix, vegetable
19. Soup mix, any
20. Squash
21. Tomatoes
22. Succotash
23. Pumpkin
24. Asparagus
25. Mushrooms
26. Onions
27. Any other vegetable not listed
DIVISION B
Canned Fruits
1. Apples
2. Blackberries
3. Cherries
4. Figs
5. Grapes
6. Blueberries
7. Plums
8. Pears
9. Peaches
10. Other
DEPARTMENT 6 ADULTS DIV. C-H
CANNED FOODS AND MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS
1st. - $3.00 2nd. - $2.00 3rd. - $1.00
DIVISION C
Canned Juices
1. Apple
2. Blackberry
3. Grape
4. Any other
DIVISION D
Preserves, Jams
Jellies, Marmalades
And Butters
1. Strawberry preserves
2. Fig preserves
3. Blackberry preserves
4. Peach preserves
5. Pear preserves
6. Cherry preserves
7. Grape preserves
8. Blackberry jam
9. Blueberry jam
10. Apple jelly
11. Crabapple jelly
12. Blackberry jelly
13. Grape jelly
14. Mint jelly
15. Muscadine jelly
16. Scuppernong jelly
17. Plum jelly
18. Pepper jelly
19. Orange marmalade
20. Apricot butter
21. Pear butter
22. Apple butter
23. Peach butter
24. Other Jams/Jellies
25. Other Preserves
26. Any other
DIVISION E
Syrups
1. Blackberry
2. Blueberry
3. Cherry
4. Pear honey
5. Sorghum
6. Strawberry
7. Other
DIVISION F
Pickles, Relish, Sauces
1. Beets
2. Cucumber
3. Bread and Butter
4. Dill
5. Icicle
6. Sour
7. Sweet
8. Okra
9. Onion
10. Peach
11. Squash
12. Tomato
13. Watermelon rind
14. Mixed
15. Chow-chow
16. Corn chowder
17. Cucumber sweet relish
18. Onion relish
19. Pear relish
20. Picalilli
21. Tomato relish
22. BBQ sauce
23. Chili sauce
24. Salsa
25. Spaghetti sauce
26. Tomato catsup
27. Hot pepper sauce
28. Pepper sauce, mixed
29. Other
DIVISION G
Misc. Canned or processed products
1. Honey with comb
2. Honey, no comb
3. Herb or seasoned vinegar
4. Herb or seasoned oil
5. Jerky
6. Homemade soap, any
7. Homemade lye soap 2 cakes
8. Parched peanuts
9. Boiled peanuts
10. Any other
DRIED FOODS
1. General rules apply.
2. All entries must be from current year’s crop.
DIVISION H
Dried Fruits & Vegetables
1. Apples, plate
2. Peaches, plate
3. Figs, plate
4. Beans, any - plate
5. Tomatoes, plate
6. Peas, any - plate
7. Grapes, plate
8. Plums, plate
9. Sage, pint jar
10. *Dill
11. *Rosemary
12. *Basil
13. Any other vegetable, plate
14. Any other fruit, plate
15. *Any herb
*all in pint jars
DEPARTMENT 6 ADULTS DIV. I-M
CAKES, CANDY, PIES, COOKIES, BREADS
1st - $5.00 2nd – $4.00 3rd - $3.00
Best of Show $6.00
1. All general rules apply.
2. Exhibitor is required to leave on display for the duration of the fair the minimum required in each class.
3. No pre-mixes or cake mixes allowed.
4. Place baked goods on disposable containers.
5. No early pickups for any item will be allowed.
6. Any item needing refrigeration will not be accepted.
SCORECARD
Crust 10
Flavor 20
Texture, moisture 50
Shape and general appearance 10
Color 10
TOTAL 100
DIVISION I
Cakes - No mixes- 1/4 of cake
1. Devils food
2. Pound cake
3. Chocolate
4. Angel food
5. Layer cake
6. Red velvet
7. Spice
8. Apple
9. Carrot
10. Any other not listed
11. Best of show
DIVISION J
Candy - 3 pieces
1. Chocolate fudge plain
2. Chocolate fudge with nuts
3. Pecan roll
4. Divinity
5. Pralines
6. Peanut brittle
7. Party mints
8. Box assorted - 3 each
9. Any other not listed
DIVISION K
Pies - no cream pies - 1/4 pie
1. Apple
2. Pecan
3. Sweet potato
4. Pumpkin
5. Any other not listed
DIVISION L
Cookies - no mixes - 3
1. Chocolate chip
2. Sugar cookies
3. Oatmeal
4. Coconut
5. Peanut butter
6. Shortbread
7. Brownies
8. Tea cakes
9. Pecan
10. Any other not listed
DIVISION M
Breads
1. Loaf yeast bread, white - 1/4 loaf
2. Banana nut bread - 1/4 loaf
3. Sour dough bread - 1/4 loaf
4. Coffee cake - 1/4 cake
5. Doughnuts - 3
6. Muffins, sweet - 3
7. Cornbread muffins - 3
8. Rolls - 3
9. Biscuits - 3
10. Any other not listed
DEPARTMENT 7 ADULTS DIV. A
DEPARTMENT 7 - NEEDLEWORK
1st - $4.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00
1. All general rules apply.
2. No articles shall be over five years old.
3. All articles must be strictly the work of the exhibitor.
4. Exhibitor may enter only one item per class, per family
5. Articles previously entered are not eligible.
6. Pictures must have screw eyes and wire for hanging.
7. Entries will be scored as follows:
SCORECARD
1. Appropriateness 20
Material
a. Suitability 10
b. Color 10
2. Pattern 15
a. Attractiveness 5
a. Suitability to material 10
3. Neatness and cleanliness 30
a. Neatness 15
a. Cleanliness 15
4. Workmanship 35
a. Machine stitching 10
b. Hand stitching 10
c. Seams 5
d. Finishing 10
TOTAL 100
DIVISION A
Clothes not exhibited before
1. Ladies’ coat/jacket, any material
2. Child’s coat/jacket, any material
3. Ladies’ shorts set
4. Child’s play clothes, boy/girl
5. Ladies’ dress, any material
6. Child’s dress, any material
7. Ladies’ skirt
8. Sweatshirt, ladies,decorated/painted
9. Sweatshirt, child’s decorated/painted
10. Ladies’ blouse
11. Ladies’ gown
12. Ladies’ house coat
13. Child’s house coat
14. Scarf, knitted/crocheted
15. Scarf, other
16. Ladies’ dress, evening wear
17. Other ladies garment not listed
18. Man’s shirt
19. Shawl or cape, any material
20. Man’s pants or shorts
21. Man’s house coat
22. Other man’s garment not listed
23. Man’s vest
24. Ladies’ vest
25. Vest, quilted - man, woman, child
26. Vest, holiday theme
27. Vest, school theme
28. Ladies’ sweater, knitted/crocheted
29. Man’s sweater, knitted
30. Apron - man, woman
31. Toboggan, crocheted/knitted
32. Gloves, crocheted/knitted
33. Mittens, crocheted/knitted
34. House shoes - man, woman
35. Purse. any material
36. Hat, crocheted/knitted
37. Hat, holiday theme
38. Any clothing accessory
39. Any other item of merit
40. Recycled item
DEPARTMENT 7 Cont’d DIV B
DIVISION B
1st $4.00 2nd $3.00 3rd $2.00
Infants clothes
1. Dress, any material
2. Dress, crocheted/knitted
3. Coat, any material - boy/girl
4. Booties
5. Cap/hat, any material - boy/girl
6. Mittens
7. Christening gown, any material
8. Bib, any material
9. Gown, any material
10. Sweater/Cap/Booties, set
11. Play set, boy
12. Play set, girl
13. Blanket
14. Boy’s ensemble
15. Girl’s ensemble
16. School theme ensemble
17. Holiday theme ensemble
18. Any other item of merit
DEPARTMENT 8 ADULTS DIV. A - E
Department 8 - Handcrafts, Needlework, Rugs
1. All general rules apply.
2. No articles shall be over five years old.
3. All articles must be strictly the work of the exhibitor.
4. Exhibitor may enter only one item per class, per family.
5. Articles previously entered are not eligible.
6. Entries will be scored as follows:
SCORECARD
Workmanship 40
Suitability of article to purpose 20
Beauty and originality of design 20
Harmony of color and material 20
TOTAL 100
DIVISION A DIVISION C
1st $4.00 2nd $3.00 3rd $2.00 1st $4.00 2nd $3.00 3rd $2.00
Pictures or wall hangings Needlework
1. Needlepoint
2. Cross-stitch
3. Embroidery
4. Decoupage
5. Quilted
6. Painted
7. Candlewick
8. Natural materials
9. Other
DIVISION B
1st $5.00 2nd $4.00 3rd $3.00 Needlework
1. Appliqued quilt - hand-quilted
2. Pieced quilt - hand-quilted
3. Pre-printed - hand-quilted
4. Embroidered - hand-quilted
5. Painted - hand-quilted
6. Candlewick - hand-quilted
7. Cross-stitch - hand-quilted
8. Machine pieced, Machine-quilted
9. Baby quilt, any
10. Bed spread, crocheted
11. Bed spread, handmade, any
12. Afghan, handmade
13. Afghan, machine-made
14. Table cloth, crocheted
15. Any other item of merit
1. Table cloth, handmade, any
2. Table runner, any
3. Place mats, (4) crocheted
4. Place mats, handmade, any
5. Doily, crocheted
6. Pillow cases, embroidered
7. Pillow cases, cut work
8. Pillow cases, handmade, any
9. Any other item of merit
DIVISION D
1st $3.00 2nd $2.00 3rd $1.00 Needlework
1. Tea towel, any
2. Pot holder
3. Tatted lace/edging
4. Crocheted lace/edging
5. Pillow, decorative
6. Pillow, other
7. Any other item of merit
DIVISION E
1st $5.00 2nd $4.00 3rd $3.00
Rugs
1. Needlepoint
2. Crocheted
3. Braided
4. Hooked
5. Knitted
6. Painted floor cloth
7. Any other item of merit
DEPARTMENT 8 ADULTS CONT’D DIV. F
CRAFTS
1. All general rules apply.
2. No articles shall be over five years old.
3. All articles must be strictly the work of the exhibitor.
4. Exhibitor may enter only one item per class, per family.
5. Articles previously entered are not eligible.
6. Entries will be scored as follows:
SCORECARD
Workmanship 40
Suitability 20
Beauty and originality of design 20
Harmony of color and material 20
TOTAL 100
Must be able to be displayed on 12” shelf or wall.
1st - $4.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00
DIVISION F
Crafts
1. Jewelry box
2. Basket, any
3. Wreath/door hanging/swag
4. Wreath/door hanging/swag holiday theme
5. Gourds painted
6. Gourds, any
7. Candles, handmade
8. Candles, Christmas
9. Christmas ornament, tatted
10. Christmas ornament, crocheted
11. Christmas ornament,
natural materials
12. Christmas ornament, needlepoint
13. Christmas ornament, cross-stitch
14. Christmas ornament, other
15. Christmas tree skirt
16. Christmas stocking, appliquéd
17. Christmas stocking, knitted/crocheted
18. Christmas stocking, cross-stitch
19. Christmas stocking, needlepoint
20. Christmas stocking, other
21. Bookmark
22. Wood carving, any
23. Macrame, any
24. Rubber stamp art
25. Stained glass
26. Scrap-booking-1 page only
27. Birdhouse, wood
28. Birdhouse, gourd
29. Birdhouse, other
30. Bird feeder
31. Handmade doll, any material
32. Handmade doll, natural materials
33. Doll clothing, any
34. Doll furniture
35. Children's furniture
36. Furniture, other
37. Woodwork, any
38. Tray, painted
39. Tray, tole painted
40. Tray, decoupage
41. Tray, mosaic
42. Jewelry, beading
43. Jewelry, ring
44. Jewelry, bracelet
45. Jewelry, necklace
46. Jewelry, pin/broach
47. Jewelry, other
48. Stuffed animal
49. Paper mache
50. Wind chimes
51. Walking stick
52. Decoupage, any
53. Stenciled craft
54. Any other item of merit
55. Recycled item
DEPARTMENT 8 ADULTS DIV. G – J
CERAMICS – POTTERY
1. All articles must be strictly the handwork of the exhibitor.
2. Exhibitor may enter only one item per class, per family.
3. Must be able to be displayed on 12” shelf.
4. The entries will be scored as follows:
SCORECARD
Workmanship 40
Suitability of article to purpose 20
Beauty and originality of design 20
Harmony of color and material 20
TOTAL 100
DIVISION G
Ceramics/Porcelain
1. Vase
2. Salt-pepper
3. Vegetable dish
4. Canister set
5. Sugar/creamer
6. Figurine, any
7. Napkin rings
8. Plate/platter
9. Basket
10. Candle holders
11. Clock
12. Cookie jar
13. Bell
14. Christmas tree
15. Nativity set
16. Santa Claus
17. Holiday decoration, any
18. Bird
19. Animal
20. Doll
21. Any other item of merit
DIVISION H
Pottery
1. Coil
2. Wheel thrown
3. Sculpture
HOBBY CRAFT MODELS & HOBBY COLLECTIONS
1. All general rules apply.
2. Models must have ben made in the past year.
3. Models previously entered are not eligible.
4. Only one model of any class number may be exhibited.
Models CANNOT be snap-together kit.
SCORECARD
Difficulty of construction 25
Neatness 25
Paint 25
General appearance 25
TOTAL 100
DIVISION I
Hobby Craft/Models
1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00
1. Boat/ship
2. Airplane
3. Handmade wood item
4. Space vehicles
5. Handmade metal item
6. Motorcycle
7. Any other item of merit
DIVISION J
Hobby Collections
1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00
Best & Most Unique $4.00
1. Insects
2. Rocks
3. Stamps
4. Shells
5. Dolls
6. Cars
Best and most unique collection
DEPARTMENT 8 ADULT Con’t DIV. K
1. Must be the work of a person over 18 years of age.
2. All work entered in competition must be original.
3. PICTURES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS FRAMED IN WOODEN FRAMES
AND EQUIPPED FOR HANGING WITH SCREW EYES AD WIRE ONLY.
4. No exhibitors permitted to show more than one picture in any one class.
5. Exhibitor’s name and address must be on the back of each exhibit.
6. PICTURES MUST NOT BE OVER 20 INCHES BY 24 INCHES CANVAS.
7. Articles previously entered are not eligible.
8. All art work must have been done within the last 3 years.
9. NO REVERSE GLASS.
10. Definition of “PROFESSIONAL ARTIST”.
A. If the artists accepts commissions for profit.
B. If the artist’s works are reproduced commercially for profit.
C. If the artist teaches art.
D. If the artist is in business and has a shop where he sells his work and/or has a license to be in business.
SCORECARD
Division K
Difficulty of subject 20
General appearance 20
Quality of workmanship 20
Originality 20
Correctly classified 20
TOTAL 100
Oil Painting
1. Landscape/seascape
2. Flower (s)
3. Still Life
4. Portrait/People
5. Birds/Animals
Water Color
6. Landscape/Seacape
7. Flower (s)
8. Still Life
9. Portrait/People
10 Birds/Animals
Pastels
11. Landscape/Seacape
12. Flower (s)
13. Still Life
14. Portrait/People
15 Birds/Animals
Acrylic
16. Landscape/Seacape
17. Flower (s)
18. Still Life
19. Portrait/People
20 Birds/Animals
Miscellaneous
(This category only may be mounted on mat or poster board)
21. Sketch in pencil, pen & ink or charcoal
22. Abstract, any medium
23. Picture in any other medium
Sculpture
24. Clay
25. Plaster
26. Metal
27. Wire
28. Any other material
Wood Carving
29. Person
30. Bird
31. Animal
32. Flower
33. Other
DEPARTMENT 8 ADULT Con’t DIV. L
PHOTOGRAPHY - AMATEUR
1st. - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $3.00
1. No exhibitors permitted to show more that one picture in any one class.
2. Pictures may be black and white or colored.
3. Articles previously entered are not eligible.
4. Must be mounted on cardboard, matted &/or framed.
DEFINITION OF “PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER”
A. If the photographer accepts commissions for profit.
B. If the photographer’s works are reproduced commercially for profit.
C. If the photographer teaches photography.
D. If the photographer is in business and has a shop where he sells his work and/or has a license to be in business.
DIVISION L
1st. $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00
Tell Story 20
General appearance 20
Quality of workmanship 20
Originality 20
Correctly classified 20
TOTAL 100
PHOTOGRAPHY
Black and White or color, any size
1. Scenery
2. Flowers
3. People
4. Animal(s)/bird(s), etc.
5. HumorousDEPARTMENT 9 ADULT DIV. A-G
DIVISION A
Arrangements
1st. $3.00, 2nd $2.00, 3rd $1.00
1. 3 or more varieties of flowers
2. Single variety
3. Centerpiece
DIVISION B
Artificial flowers/cemetery arrangement
1st. $3.00, 2nd $2.00, 3rd $1.00
1. Seasonal
2. Other
DIVISION C
Cut flowers, in bottle (no vases)
1st. $3.00, 2nd $2.00, 3rd $1.00
1. Astors
2. Zinnias, large
3. Zinnias, small
4. Marigolds
5. Chrysanthemums
6. Dahlia, any color
7. Sunflowers (under 6”)
8. Celocia (Cocks comb)
9. Daisy
10. Salvia
11. Snapdragon
12. Canna
13. Petunias
14. Lantana
15. Phlox
16. Rose, red
17. Rose, pink
18. Rose, white
19. Rose, yellow
20. Rose, any miniature
21. Rose, any other
22. Mixed cut flowers
23. Any other
DIVISION D
Potted baskets, Max. 10” -
(Pots/Hanging baskets)
1st. $4.00, 2nd $2.00, 3rd $1.00
1. Fern, hanging
2. Geranium
3. Begonia
4. Coleus
5. Wandering Jew basket
6. Sultana
7. Airplane plant, hanging
8. African Violet, potted
9. Cactus
10. Jade
11. Bouquet Pepper
12. Aloe vera
13. Succulent, any
14. Any flowering
15. Any foliage
16. Any mixed variety - 3 or more
17. Any other item of merit
DIVISION E
Herbs
1st. $3.00, 2nd $2.00, 3rd $1.00
1. Sage
2. Rosemary
3. Basil
4. Thyme
5. Dill
6. Any other
DIVISION F
Vines
1st. $3.00, 2nd $2.00, 3rd $1.00
1. Clematis
2. Ivy
3. Mandevilla
4. Any other
DIVISION G
Arboreal branches, evergreens, deciduous trees or shrubs -
1st. $3.00, 2nd $2.00, 3rd $1.00
(Max. 24”)
1. Hydrangea, any
2. Fire Thorn w/berries
3. Nandina w/berries
4. Eucalyptus
5. Butterfly Bush
6. Any other flowering, fruited or coned branch
7. Any other branch not named above
DEPARTMENT 9 cont’d DIV H – K
DIVISION H
1st.- $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd - $1.00
Best of Show - $4.00
Field and garden crops
1. Beans, Bunch - 6
2. Beans, Butter - 6
3. Beans, October - 6
4. Beans, Pole - 6
5. Collards - 1 bunch
6. Cucumbers - 3 same variety
7. Eggplant - 1
8. Okra - 6
9. Onions, white or yellow - 2
10. Peppers, Banana - 2
11. Peppers, Bell, Green - 1
12. Peppers, Bell, Golden - 1
13. Peppers, Bell, Red - 1
14. Peppers, Cayenne - 2
15. Peppers, Jalapeno - 2
16. Potatoes, Red - 3
17. Potatoes, White - 3
18. Potatoes, Sweet/Yams - 3
19. Squash, Acorn - 1
20. Squash, Butternut - 1
21. Squash, Crookneck - 2
22. Squash, Zucchini - 2
23. Tomatoes, yellow - 3
24. Tomatoes, red - 3
25. Corn, white - 3 ears
26. Corn, yellow - 3 ears
27. Corn, other - 3 ears
28. Peas, green, in hull - 6
29. Pumpkins, large
30. Pumpkins, small
31. Watermelon, red
32. Watermelon, yellow
33. Cantaloupe
34. Brown eggs - 3
35. White eggs - 3
36. Black walnuts - 6
37. Peanuts, shelled - pint
38. Peanuts, unshelled - quart
39. Pecans, shelled - pint
40. Pecans, unshelled - quart
41. Gourds, large 1
42. Gourds, small - 3 same variety
43. Gourds, ornamental - 3 mixed
44. Muscadines - pint
45. Scupperongs - pint
46. Any other
47. Best of show judges award
DIVISION I
Fruits
1st. $3.00, 2nd $2.00, 3rd $1.00
1. Apples
2. Pears
3. Peaches
4. Plums
5. Other
DIVISION J
Largest/Longest Farm Product
1st. $5.00, 2nd $3.00
1. Pumpkin, largest
2. Bean, longest
3. Tomato, largest
4. Gourd, largest
5. Cucumber, longest
6. Watermelon, largest
7. Corn stalk, tallest
8. Sunflower, largest
9. Sweet potato. Largest
10. Cantaloupe, largest
11. White potato, largest
12. Other
DIVISION K
Miscellaneous Crops -
1st. $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00
1. Hay, Alfalfa bale - Square
2. Hay, Fescue bale - Square
3. Hay, Bermuda bale - Square
1st. $3.00, 2nd $2.00, 3rd $1.00
4. Cotton Stalk
5. Sorghum Cane
6. Soy Beans
7. Pop Corn
8. Other
DEPARTMENT 10 ADULTS DIVISION A-C
BOOTHS
COUNTY, COMMUNITY, AGRICULTURAL OR EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS
displays to be exhibited under the following conditions.
1. These exhibits are to represent some aspect of our American way of life;
God and country. In order for the judges to judge how well the exhibiting organizations do this the Etowah County Fair Board will designate a theme each year for the exhibits.
2. Products shown in exhibits must be superior quality and attractively displayed.
3. The cost of material and labor incident to the complete display is to be borne by the exhibitors or the organizations fostering the display.
4. All such community and county displays shall be made and exhibited in an assigned space in the exhibit building. Said exhibit and display to be erected, arranged and decorated without outside professional assistance, following the plan of showing the resources of the county or community, together with educational features portraying community and home life, rural or urban.
5. All exhibits must be completed by 4:00p.m. Tuesday prior to the opening of the fair and remain in place until the close of the fair. Exhibit must be removed by Sunday 2:00 thru 4:00 p.m. Or Monday 9:00 thru 11:00. Following close of the fair.
6. All booths should have numbered coupon showing department and division.
7. Where there is no competition, second prize will be given if exhibit is meritorious. The following score card is to be used in judging the exhibits.
8. Anyone not having confirmation by the president of the Fair Association by Opening Day gives up the right to their reserved booths.
SCORECARD
Quality 20
Theme: “A Salute to America’s Volunteerism” 20
Educational 20
Appearance 15
Arrangement 15
Originality 10
TOTAL 100
FIRST PRIZE $100.00
SECOND PRIZE $ 50.00
DIVISION A Homemakers Clubs
DIVISION B Church/Civic Clubs/Community
DIVISION C Veterans/VFW/American Legion (including Auxiliaries)
DEPARTMENT 11 ADULTS DIV. A-F
LIVESTOCK EXHIBIT
DIVISION A Beef
DIVISION B Steer
DIVISION C Heifer
DIVISION D Lamb/sheep
DIVISION E Meat goat/milk goat
DIVISION F Draft horse and mule show
DIVISION G Miniature horse
DIVISION H Llama
DIVISION I Emu
DEPARTMENT 12 ADULTS
ANTIQUE ARTICLES
1st - $5.00 2nd - $4.00 3rd - $3.00
All items should have the approximate date and name of article. Small items only (NO large furniture). The Etowah County Fair Association is not responsible for theft or damages of any of these items. However, all entries will be locked during the entirety of the fair. The exhibitor can reclaim them ONLY with a receipt/coupon.
1. Oldest paper document
2. Oldest book
3. Oldest Lamp
4. Oldest camera
5. Oldest school item
6. Oldest costume jewelry
7. Oldest magazine
8. Oldest knife
9. Oldest eye glasses
10. Oldest phone
11. Oldest wooden item
12. Oldest tools
13. Oldest photo
14. Oldest group of photos
15. Oldest newspaper
16. Oldest pottery
17. Oldest household item, any
18. Oldest bedspread/counter pane
19. Oldest carpenter tool
20. Oldest quilt
21. Oldest musical instrument
22. Oldest toy
23. Oldest military item
24. Oldest iron, electrical
25. Oldest kitchen utensil
26. Oldest wooden kitchen item
27. Oldest sewing notion
28. Oldest clothes
29. Oldest shoes
30. Oldest dishes
31. Oldest jar
32. Oldest bottle
33. Oldest baby item
34. Oldest decorative picture
35. Oldest toiletry item(s)
36. Oldest doll
37. Oldest farm tool
38. Oldest radio
39. Oldest kitchen item, any
40. Any other old item of merit
The Etowah County fairgrounds and/or buildings are available for rent for commercial, community, reunions and other activities/events throughout the year (except during fair dates). During the week of the fair, booths will be available for the rate of $50.00 for the entire week. Contact the fair association for more info or rentals. Spaces are also available for camper hook-ups during your special events. Call 256-538-2815 to leave a message / prompt replies.
The Etowah County Fair Association is a non-profit organization and depends greatly on volunteers. If you would like to be a part of our “fun” group as a volunteer, please call a member of the fair association at 256-490-5432 and leave a message. Volunteers are needed for the following: concession stand, grounds up keep, parking, setting up, breaking down, etc.